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Every February second, people all across the country wonder about the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. Will he see his shadow on that day, or won't he? Will spring come early or late? Gail Gibbons' clear, simple wording presents information about Groundhog Day, its origins, and the animal at the center of this delightful annual event. Gibbons teaches kids about the homes and habits of groundhogs while explaining the history behind the superstitions and fun customs of the yearly celebration.

The movie Groundhog Day has touched millions with its hilarious and profound tale of personal transformation. But few people realize that encoded in the scenes, dialog, and plot of this beloved film are actually the answers to the most important questions of our lives: How do I find meaning? How do I overcome fear? How do I change? How can I be truly happy?

Using the metaphor of the hit film Groundhog Day, Paul Hannam presents his inspiration blueprint for making meaningful changes in your life. Paul Hannam has developed a programme based on the hidden, underlying road map to freedom found in the film Groundhog Day.

Every year, people ask Groundhog the same, boring old question. Is spring around the corner? Or are we doomed to more winter? Sure, they care about his shadow, but what about him and his interests? He's had enough! Groundhog packs his bags and sets out for a much-needed vacation. Now the town is holding auditions to find someone to fill his spot. None of the animals seem right for the job, though. Not Elephant, not Ostrich, and most certainly not Puppy.

covering one minute of the film 'groundhog day' every friday, but sometimes having to include bonus episodes so progress will be slow and deliberate. exploring topics related to philosophy, filmmaking, religion, and the meaning of life, this show used to be part of an existential trilogy, but that no longer.

Oscar has finally had it. The vermin have done enough damage to his yard, and it's time to settle the score. But extermination isn't enough. He wants revenge. So during the winter, while the creatures are sleeping, Oscar has come up with a plan to exact his revenge in the most satisfying way. But some creatures aren't so easily gotten rid of, and soon it will be more than just a few vegetables in his backyard garden that Oscar risks losing.

FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE HUSBAND'S SECRET AND BIG LITTLE LIES. A “cheerfully engaging”(Kirkus Reviews) novel for anyone who’s ever asked herself, “How did I get here?” Alice Love is twenty-nine, crazy about her husband, and pregnant with her first child. So...

A young man caught in a time loop has to figure out how to convince his crush—a barista at his favorite coffee ship—to go out with him so he can escape the loop. After a series of mortifying and hilarious attempts, he finally realizes the only approach he hasn’t tried is to simply be himself.

“This book gets to the heart of the matter.” --Ryan Holiday, New York Times bestselling author of Stillness Is the Key and Ego Is the Enemy “This book taps into something that so many of us feel but can’t articulate.” --Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global “Ambitious...

It's Brody's big day. He has the opportunity to pitch his movie idea to legendary movie studio head, Zachary Effing Johannessen. His movie idea is that of a young writer stuck repeating the same day trying to win his movie pitch about a writer stuck in Groundhog Day. Brody's pitch is turned down. He drowns his sorrows at a local pub where he meets and falls in love with Rose. Their chemistry is electric and they bond like soulmates and Rose spends the night with Brody. The next morning, Rose has vanished and Brody slowly realizes he is experiencing the same day again.

Groundhog Day puts weather prediction in the paws of a rodent! To celebrate this holiday, some people watch Punxsutawney Phil in person, on TV, or online. Others make springtime crafts or have groundhog parties. Listeners will discover how a shared special day can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Today, the United States celebrates the fake holiday known as Groundhog Day. The tradition, which dates back to the 18th or 19th century, is pseudoscience, but probably the harmless variety. People gather around in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, waiting for a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil to emerge. (And yes, there are other Groundhog Day groundhogs, too, but Phil's the OG, assuming the "G" stands for "groundhog".)

Check out anytime, but you can never leave Christmas, Mississippi. Renee Douglas wants to spend a quiet Christmas at a nearby spa. But a wrong turn sends her into a winter wonderland that she can’t escape. She realizes she’s stuck in the holiday romance movie from hell. Hot guy with a truck. Precocious kid. Baking montage. Which one of these holiday movie BINGO card items will it take to break out? She only has 12 tries to get it right. It’s Groundhog Day crossed with a Hallmark Christmas movie. Stuck in Christmas is a slow-burn, sweet holiday romance story with a spicy epilogue.

A New York Times Bestseller In this “unequivocally hilarious and delightful” (Kirkus Reviews) young adult romp for fans of Recommended for You and A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, a teen girl has the worst Valentine’s Day ever—only to relive it over and over again. After...

A REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The refreshingly original and “startlingly hopeful” (Lisa Taddeo) debut memoir of an over-achieving young lawyer who reluctantly agrees to group therapy and gets psychologically and emotionally naked in a room of six complete...

The class is going on a field trip for Groundhog Day. Will Max and Zoe get to see a real groundhog?

Wildly original, funny and moving, The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August is an extraordinary story of a life lived again and again from World Fantasy Award-winning author Claire North. Harry August is on his deathbed. Again. No matter what he does or the decisions he makes, when death comes...

Love is patient. Love is kind. Love is a disaster that keeps happening on repeat. Chloe Winters lives for the aesthetic. As an up-and-coming lifestyle influencer, she has one goal: secure the massive L’Amour Chocolate campaign by posting the ultimate Valentine’s Day reveal. She has the dress, the reservations at the city’s hottest restaurant, and the handsome (if slightly rustic) boyfriend, Liam. It’s going to be perfect. Until it isn’t. In a span of two hours, Chloe spills wine on her couture, Liam breaks up with her because he “can’t date a phone screen,” and a flambé ...

Groundhog's Day has arrived and all the forest animals are eager to hear what he has to say. But not Naomi Cottontail. She has far more important things to do and doesn't put any stock in what this forest elder has to say. Spring is in the air and she wants to prepare her gardens. But she will soon learn some important lessons.

A #1 New York Times bestseller! From the author of Today Tonight Tomorrow comes a magical, “emotionally savvy[,] and genuinely romantic” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) story in the vein of Groundhog Day about a girl forced to relive her disastrous first day of college—only to discover...