{"title":"Sheila Liming","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the enlightening and engaging works of Sheila Liming. As an astute observer of social dynamics and a gifted writer, Liming crafts narratives that delve into the often overlooked aspects of our everyday lives. Her works invite readers to pause, reflect, and discover the wonder in the seemingly mundane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Liming's compelling titles, \u003cem\u003eHanging Out\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a remarkable examination of the art and significance of social interactions. With an insightful lens, she explores how these casual engagements shape our world, providing a delightful blend of science, nature, and sociology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a curious mind seeking to uncover the intricacies of human connection or simply enjoy thoughtful prose, Sheila Liming’s works offer a refreshing perspective. Dive into her collection and embrace the invitation to observe and appreciate the simple yet profound elements of life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hanging-out-by-sheila-liming-9781760644727","title":"Hanging Out","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smart and empowering book about the simple art of hanging out ... and of taking back our social lives from the deadening while of contemporary life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHanging out is about daring to do nothing much and, even more than that, about daring to do it in the company of others.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost every day it seems that our world becomes more fractured, more digital, and more chaotic. Sheila Liming has the answer: we need to hang out more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with the assumption that play is to children as hanging out is to adults, Liming makes a brilliant case for the necessity of unstructured social time as a key element of our cultural vitality. The book asks questions like what is hanging out? Why is it important? Why do we do it? How do we do it? And examines the various ways we hang out - in groups, online, at parties, at work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHanging Out: The Radical Power of Killing Time\u003c\/em\u003e makes an intelligent case for the importance of this most casual of social structures, and shows us how just getting together can be a potent act of resistance all on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Jenny Odell's \u003cem\u003eHow to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e'More books about hanging out, less about productivity please. Sheila Liming sees the gap in our thinking about time, and the true worth in spending it in an unstructured fashion with members of our community...' - Literary Hub\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e'The book conceives of hanging out as a way to reclaim time as something other than a raw ingredient to be converted into productivity.' - The New York Times\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e'\u003cem\u003eHanging Out\u003c\/em\u003e is rich with illuminating stories ... I passionately believed that her book was right.' - Slate\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e'\u003cem\u003eHanging Out\u003c\/em\u003e encourages readers to do more of it in real life ... Liming's observational and storytelling skills shine.' - Publishers Weekly\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e'From sharing a cuppa to lazing in the park, is the key to happiness doing everyday activities with pals? ... Liming proposes hanging out as a balm that forges connection and meaning.' - The Guardian UK\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342631489772,"sku":"9781760644727","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23834213482814.jpg?v=1743926593"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sheila-liming.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}