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The christian instructor, and monitor: or, a guide to parents and children, to masters and servants, in religion and the way to salvation. Containing A Serious Address to Parents and Masters. The great Things to be known, believed and practised in order to Eternal Happiness. Motives to improve Time. A Family Catechism. The Christian's daily Walk.
Date: M,DCC,XL,IV. [1744]- Books
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The christian instructor, and monitor: or, a guide: to parents and children, to masters and servants, in religion and the way of salvation. Containing A Serious Address to Parents and Masters. The great Things to be known, believed and practised in order to Eternal Happiness. Motives to improve Time. A Family Catechism. The Christian's Daily Walk, &c.
Date: MDCCXLII. [1742]- Books
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A treatise on marriage. Being serious thoughts on the original design of that sacred institution, and the absolute Importance of its Solemnization between real Christians, for promoting mutual Happiness. To which are added scriptures on the education of children; containing Instructive Rules, deduced from Scripture and Experience, calculated to form their tender Minds, and train them up in the Paths of Duty. By W. Giles.
Giles, W. (William).Date: 1771- Books
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A present for an apprentice: or, a sure guide to gain both esteem and an estate; with rules for his conduct to his master, and in the world. Under the following Heads: Lying, Dishonesty, Fidelity, Temperance, Excess of all kinds, Government of the tongue, Other people's quarrels, Quarrels of one's own, Affability, Frugality, Industry, Value of time, Company, Friendship, Bonds and securities, Recrealions, Gaming, Company of women, Horse-Keeping, Proper persons to deal with, Suspicion, Resentment, Complacency, Tempers and faces of men, Irresolution and indolence, Caution in setting up, Great rents, Fine shops, Servants, Choice of a wife, Happiness after marriage, Domestick quarrels, House keeping, Education of children, Politicks, Religion. By a late Lord Mayor of London.
Barnard, John, Sir, 1685-1764.Date: MDCCLXI. [1761]- Books
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A candid historical account of the Hospital for the reception of exposed and deserted young children; representing the present plan of it as productive of many evils, and not adapted to the Genius and Happiness of this Nation. Shewing, on the other hand, the great importance of the establishment, if put under proper regulations, as the most effectual Means of preserving the Lives of a great Number of such Infants as have perished within the Bills of Mortality. With a proposal for carrying a new design into execution. To which is added, a letter from a country gentleman to a Governor of the Hospital: Containing Many Observations relating to Foundlings born, educated, or employed, in the Country; collected from real Facts: With his Opinion concerning the Amendments necessary.
Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786.Date: Printed in the Year M.DCC.LIX. [1759]- Books
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A view of human life, in a series of sermons on the following subjects : viz. The duty of parents to their children. The Mortality of Children considered and improved. The Possibility of a Young Man preserving his Virtue. The Young Man must take Heed to his Way. Personal Care without a Principle of Piety insufficient. The Word of God the Young Man's Guide. Creation, or our Obligations to God our Maker. Providence, or our Obligations to God our Preserver and Benefactor. The Goodness of God in former Life, a Ground of Encouragement in Old Age. The Returns due to God for all his Benefits. The Fear of Death conquerable. How to conquer the Fear of Death. The great Duty of drawing near to God considered and explained. The Happiness of drawing near to God. The gradual Workings and Product of Afflictions. By Samuel Eaton, D. D. For the Use of Families. Published at the Request of many of the Author's Friends.
Eaton, Samuel, D.D.Date: M.DCC.LXIV. [1764]- Books
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A candid historical account of the Hospital for the reception of exposed and deserted young children; representing The present Plan of it as productive of many Evils, and not adapted to the Genius and Happiness of this Nation. Shewing, on the other hand, The great Importance of the Establishment, if put under proper Regulations, as the most effectual Means of preserving the Lives of a great Number of such Infants as have usually perished within the Bills of Mortality. With a proposal for carrying a new design into execution. To which is added, a letter from a country gentleman to a governor of the Hospital: Containing Many Observations relating to Foundlings born, educated, or employed, in the Country; collected from real Facts: With his Opinion concerning the Amendments necessary.
Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786.Date: [1760]- Books
The promise of happiness / Sara Ahmed.
Ahmed, Sara, 1969-Date: 2010- Books
A handful of quiet : happiness in four pebbles / Thich Nhat Hanh.
Nhất Hạnh, ThíchDate: 2012- Books
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Sermons on the relative duties. Viz. Introductory Sermon on Domestic Happiness. On the Duty of Children to Parents. Parents to Children. Servants to Masters. Masters to Servants. Wives to Husbands. Husbands to Wives. Preached at Queen-Street chapel, and St. Paul's Covent-Garden. By the Rev. Tho. Francklin, D.D. Vicar of Ware in Hertfordshire, and Chaplain in Ordinary to his Majesty.
Francklin, Thomas, 1721-1784.Date: 1770- Books
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The present character of the children of the kingdom: and their future happiness considered, in a sermon preached at the funeral of Mrs. Martha Bunny, of Andover. who died January the 4th 1726/7. By David Millar, M.A.
Millar, David, 1687 or 1688-1757.Date: 1727- Books
The mansion of happiness : a history of life and death / Jill Lepore.
Lepore, Jill, 1966-Date: 2012- Books
The other side of happiness : embracing a more fearless approach to living / Brock Bastian.
Bastian, BrockDate: 2019- Books
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Religion considered as the only basis of happiness and of true philosophy. A work written for the instruction of the children of his most serene highness the Duke of Orleans; ... By Madame the Marchioness of Sillery, ... In two volumes.
Genlis, Stéphanie Félicité, comtesse de, 1746-1830.Date: 1787- Books
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Dialogues on the passions, habits, and affections peculiar to children: Wherein the infant state of the soul is fully displayed, the first dawnings of vice and vicious habits clearly pointed out, and plain practicable hints given to check the growth off these, and cultivate every appearance of virtuous inclinations in the tender minds of the youth of both sexes: designed for the use of parents, who make the virtue and happiness of their children the chief object of their wishes; and all others, to whom the education of youth is committed, and who design to make conscience of the discharge of that great and important trust.
Forrester, James, -1765.Date: M.DCC.XLVIII. [1748]- Books
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Meditations on the glory of the heavenly world. I. On the happiness of the soul of believers, at the instant of their separation from their bodies. II. On the glory of the bodies of God's children, in the resurrection world, when they shall be as the angels of heaven. III. On the glory of both soul and body in the heaven of heavens, after the day of judgment, to all eternity. By Increase Mather, D.D. [Six lines of quotations]
Mather, Increase, 1639-1723.Date: 1711- Books
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Religion considered as the only basis of happiness, and of true philosophy. A work written for the instruction of the children of his Most Serene Highness the Duke of Orleans; And in which the Principles of modern pretended Philosophers are laid open and refuted. By Madame the Marchioness of Sillery, heretofore countess of genlis. In two volumes. ...
Genlis, Stéphanie Félicité, comtesse de, 1746-1830.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVII. [1787]- Books
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The good house-wife made a doctor, or, Health's choice and sure friend : being a plain way of nature's own prescribing, to prevent and cure most diseases incident to men, women and children by diet and kitchin physick only. With some remarks on the practice of physick and chymistry. By Thomas Tryon, student in physick; and author of The way to health, long life and happiness. Country-mans companion. The new art of brewing, &c.
Tryon, Thomas, 1634-1703Date: 1692- Books
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The history of Barbarossa and Pollyana. Containing Some Interesting Incidents not occurring in the common Course of Life: Intermix'd with Reflexions and Instructions. Addressed to such Parents and Guardians who destroy the Peace and Happiness of their Children, by compelling them to marry where Love is not the sole Motive. With an essay upon the great contrast betweeen the two important Scenes of Life, viz. courtship and marriage.
Date: M.DCC.LVI. [1756]- Books
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Sermons upon various subjects. The Duty of Consideration. The Unreasonableness of Delays in Things of Religion. The Nature, Excellence, and Importance of moral Righteousness. Wisdom attainable by those who seek it. Little Children brought to Christ. The Happiness of having religious Parents, and other pious Relatives. The Virtue and Benefit of early Piety. A future State provable by Reason. The Gospel the true Way of Sa vation. The good Exercise of Faith. The Power of Christ's Doctrine. A Recommendation of Things virtuous, lovely, and of good Report. The Importance of our Words. The Difficulty of governing the Tongue. The Benefit of fearing always. By Nathaniel Lardner. D. D.
Lardner, Nathaniel, 1684-1768.Date: MDCCLI. [1751]- Books
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Housing, health and happiness / Matias D. Cattaneo, Sebastian Galiano, Paul J. Gertler, Sebastian Martinez, Rocio Titiunuk.
Cattaneo, Matias D.Date: [2007]- Pictures
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Five children play on a five-bar gate with a woodland in the background: one of the children is happy to be sitting hands-free on the top of the gate as it swings open. Process print after W. Collins.
Collins, William, 1788-1847.Date: 13 June 1891Reference: 29225i- Books
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The good houswife made a doctor, or, Health's choice and sure friend : being a plain way of nature's own prescribing to prevent [and] cure most diseases incident to men, women, and children, by diet and kitchin-physick only. Being an appendix to the book entituled, The way to health, &c. or a further demonstration of the philosophy therein contained. With some remarks on the practice of physick and chymistry. By Philotheos Physiologius, the author of The way to health, long life and happiness. The country-man's companion, &c.
Tryon, Thomas, 1634-1703Date: [1685?]- Books
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A present for an apprentice: or, a sure guide to gain both esteem and estate. With rules for his conduct to his master, and in the world. Under the following Heads, Lying, Dishonesty, Fidelity, Temperance, Excess of all Kind Government of the Tongue, Other Peoples Quarrels. Quarrels of one's own, Affability, Frugality, Industry, Value of Time, Company, Friendship, Bonds and Securities, Recreations, Gaming, Company of Women, Horse-Keeping, Proper Persons to deal with, Suspicion, Resentment, Complacency, Tempers and Faces of Men, Irresolution and Indolence, Caution in setting up, Great Rents, Fine Shops, Servants, Choice of a Wife, Happiness after Marriage, Domestic Quarrels, House-Keeping, Education of Children, Politics, Religion. By a late Lord Mayor of London.
Barnard, John, Sir, 1685-1764.Date: [1750?]- Books
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The young woman's guide to virtue, economy, and happiness : being an improved and pleasant directory for cultivating the heart and understanding; with a complete and elegant system of domestic cookery, formed upon principles of economy ... To which are added, instructions to female servants in every situation; approved rules for nursing and educating children, and for promoting matrimonial happiness: illustrated by interesting tales and memoirs of celebrated females; the whole combining all that is essential to the attainment of every domestic, elegant, and intellectual accomplishment / By Mr John Armstrong, and assistants of unquestionable experience in medicine, cookery, brewing, and all branches of domestic economy.
Armstrong, John, active 1817.Date: [1820?]