{"product_id":"happiness-is-500-things-to-be-happy-about","title":"Happiness is - 500 things to be happy about by Ralph Lazar |Lisa Swerling","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003cem data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"236\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/happiness-is-500-things-to-be-happy-about-lisa-swerling\/1120330814?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHappiness Is... 500 Things to Be Happy About\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful collection of illustrations that celebrate life's simple joys.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eEach page features a charming, single-frame cartoon depicting everyday moments that bring happiness, such as \"the smell of babies,\" \"a well-made bed,\" \"crossing the finish line,\" and \"the afterglow of finishing a novel.\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book encourages readers to find joy in the small, often overlooked aspects of daily life.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWith its lighthearted tone and whimsical illustrations, it's a perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, or as a thoughtful pick-me-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"796\"\u003eAbout the Authors:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eLisa Swerling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eLisa Swerling is a British-born artist and illustrator.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eShe studied politics, philosophy, and economics at Oxford University and previously ran her own graphic design business in London.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAlong with her husband, Ralph Lazar, she co-founded Last Lemon Productions in 1999, which creates and licenses cartoon properties.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSwerling's work is known for its whimsical and uplifting style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eRalph Lazar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eRalph Lazar is a South African-born artist and illustrator.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe holds degrees in law and economics from the University of Cape Town and the London School of Economics.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBefore pursuing a career in art, he worked as an investment strategist at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse First Boston.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eLazar's art often reflects his interest in global politics and current affairs.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe is married to Lisa Swerling, and together they have created several popular illustrated books, including \u003cem data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"125\"\u003eHappiness Is...\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eMe Without You\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45380057235713,"sku":"30U8C5K3L-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/vfff.jpg?v=1720590574","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/happiness-is-500-things-to-be-happy-about","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}