The Art of Doing Nothing

Much more than merely a book about nothing, this is a concentrated guide to cultivating a sense of serenity. Simple-living expert Sarah Ban Breathnach calls it a "charming prescription for harried hearts and overwrought minds" that's "filled with persuasive reminders that we do too much and live too little". From its bits of well-taken wisdom ("Learn to say, 'I don't know'"), to tranquil seaside photos, to little lessons on how to meditate, procrastinate, even turn a bath or wine tasting into an intensely spiritual experience, The Art of Doing Nothing is bound to help even the most high-strung, PalmPilot-toting folks remember exactly how it feels to fully relax. --Erica Jorgensen