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Joy! This universal human emotion soothes the soul and lifts the spirit, even in troubled times. From a child´s laughter to a grandmother´s smile, each photograph in this handy hardcover book captures a moment of pure, unadulterated happiness. Precious instants, perfect for sharing with a new parent, a graduate, a loved one, or a friend in need of a pick-me-up, are gathered here. Because, after all, smiles are contagious!

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"When do we experience the purest of emotions: unfiltered, unfettered happiness? A new book of serotonin-soaked photographs has the answer: when running through a wedding day hailstorm, bouncing on a trampoline, rolling a giant snowball or, if you´re a nun, attempting to squeeze your wimple into a car, alongside four others. Yes, really." Red

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Bruce Velick, a former art gallery owner, lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Robert A. Emmons, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Davis.

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