About the Book

The first in National Geographic's 365-photo-a-day line of inspirational books, "Daily Joy" unites inspiring words of joy with lovely National Geographic images of the world--a perfect gift to keep on your bedside table to read just before bed or first thing in the morning. Crafted in the tradition of the successful "Offerings" series from Abrams/Stewart Tabori & Chang, "Daily Joy's "elegant design features 365 days of gorgeous National Geographic photography, each one paired with a meaningful quotation, meditation, or thought that will help readers find joy every day of the year. Each month has a theme, and all the quotes are centered around it:
January "Renewal" " Just where you are--that's the place to start. -Pema Chodron"
February "Love" "Love one another, but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. -Khalil Gibran"
March "Authenticity" "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. -Mahatma Gandhi"
April "Growth" "A jug fills drop by drop. -Buddha"
May "Courage" "It takes as much courage to have tried and failed as it has to have tried and succeeded. -Anne Morrow Lindbergh"
June "Perspective" "It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live. -J. K. Rowling"
July "Adventure" "Life itself is the proper binge. -Julia Child"
August "Freedom" "Freedom is from within. -Frank Lloyd Wright"
September "Purpose" "The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause."
"-Mark Twain"
October "Fulfillment" "Ah There's nothing like staying home for real comfort. -Jane Austen"
November "Wisdom" "Sleep is the best meditation. -The Dalai Lama"
December "Faith" "Peace is always beautiful. -Walt Whitman "
As poet John Keats wrote, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever," and readers will turn to "Daily Joy" year after year to find wonder, awe, and happiness in the world around them.

Product Details

Media: Hardcover Book, 528 pages

Edition: Unknown

Publisher: National Geographic Society

Publication Date: Nov. 6th, 2012

ISBN-10: 1426209673

ISBN-13: 9781426209673

Shipping Weight: 1.25 lbs

Series: Not Applicable

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