Zany, Zeal, Zest and Zing: The Z Way to Happiness

115 Pages·2008·3.566 MB·English

by  Zaibun

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World Scientific
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Cover image: Provided by Anne Severyns (www.anneseveryns.com).
ZANY, ZEAL, ZEST AND ZING: THE Z WAY TO HAPPINESS
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This book is dedicated to the people
who have made me happy, and in
particular to Paul Drayson, my husband
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CKNOWLEDGEMENTS
It is a pleasure to thank several people whose encouragement,
support and assistance were vital to the production of this book.
They include the following:
The staff of the Ngee Ann Polytechnic library.
Lim Bee Ang, the Reference Manager of the Ngee Ann
Polytechnic library for locating materials for me and her support.
The Staff of World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd for
their assistance and advice.
Ms. Sandhya of World Scientific Publishing Company, for
her patience, enthusiasm and brilliant contributions as editor.
Yvonne Tan Hui Ling of World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
for her insightful contributions and assistance as co-editor.
Anne Severyns, for allowing me to use her painting entitled,
‘Happiness’ for the front cover of the book. This cheerful,
dynamic painting well reflects the Zway to Happiness.
The many people, with whom I have interacted over the
years, who have taught me how to be and keep happy.
My friends and family members, in particular my mother,
for their incredible support, encouragement and belief in me.
Paul Drayson, my husband, for his love and devotion, for giv-
ing me much joy and happiness and for being my best friend.
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CONTENTS
Acknowledgements vii
Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Happiness is a Serious Matter 3
Chapter 2: What is Happiness? 13
Chapter 3: Be Zany 23
Chapter 4: Apply Zeal 35
Chapter 5: Have Zest 47
Chapter 6: Put Zing into Your Life 79
Bibliography 97
Index 103
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