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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise October 2017
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| How to Fall in Love with Anyone: A Memoir in Essays by Mandy Len CatronExpanding on her wildly popular New York Times essay, "To Fall in Love with Anyone, Do This," author Mandy Len Catron draws on several disciplines (including psychology, music, literature, and biology) as she identifies the components of love. Showing how to use them to recognize important character traits, she also gives her own experiences and those of friends and relatives as real-life examples, putting a heartbeat into her theoretical analysis of relationships. For another intriguing take on finding the "right" person, try Wendy Newman's 121 First Dates. |
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| The Longevity Plan: Seven Life-Transforming Lessons from Ancient China by John D. Day and Jane Ann Day with Matthew LaPlanteDuring a conversation with his Mandarin tutor, cardiologist John Day heard about a location in China's Guangxi Province called "Longevity Village." He decided to spend some time there to find out why so many centenarians called it home and why ailments such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and depression were so rare. In this engaging and accessible book, Day relates how he spoke with the villagers and learned their stories, deriving lifestyle and diet recommendations from what they told him. Intriguing and inspiring, The Longevity Plan offers the wisdom of people whose lives exemplify these principles. |
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| Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts by Ryan HolidayAccording to publicity expert Ryan Holiday, marketing should always maintain the connection between your creative idea and its potential audience or market. In Perennial Seller, Holiday plots a "compelling road map" (Publishers Weekly) from concept to ongoing success, whether you're writing a book or building innovative furniture. He emphasizes that promoting your product requires a lot of work -- it won't sell itself -- but provides a step-by-step guide that culminates in a "Full-Fledged Career." Offering inspiration in addition to practical advice, Holiday illustrates his points with references to well-known success stories. |
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| The Boy who Loved too Much: A True Story of Pathological Friendliness by Jennifer LatsonIn The Boy Who Loved Too Much, journalist Jennifer Latson recounts three years (from age 12 to 15) in the life of a boy whose genetic disorder makes him unable to be distrustful. Eli D'Angelo "loves" everybody he encounters. Following Eli and his mother Gayle, Latson details their experiences as Eli enthusiastically interacts with the world and Gayle shields him from danger. Eli's condition, Williams syndrome, is rare, but Latson expressively relates Gayle's parenting struggles to those of any parent in this "widely appealing chronicle of a fascinating disorder" (Booklist). |
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| The Strength Switch: How the New Science of Strength-Based Parenting Can Help... by Lea WatersNear the beginning of this book on positive psychology methods of child-rearing, psychologist and parent Lea Waters says, "I think the best approach is one that supports your child’s ability for self-development." Waters continues by explaining her reasons for building on children's strengths instead of trying to correct weaknesses. This strategy allows children to discover their own abilities to build self-esteem, self-control, and the all-important characteristics of resilience and optimism. Thoughtful and realistic, The Strength Switch offers accessible tips for supporting kids as they learn "the tools to take on the mantle of CEO" of their own lives. |
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Wanderlust's find your true fork : journeys in healthy, delicious, and ethical eating
by Jeff Krasno
With the help of an all-star cast of chefs and wellness influencers (including Jessica Koslow, Deborah Madison, Jason Wrobel and Guy Turland) that contribute expert advice, the book has yummy recipes for vegans, vegetarians, omnivores, and everything in between. Being conscious about what we put in our bodies is a cornerstone of living a balanced life, and with Wanderlust Find Your True Fork you can take that passion for healthy living off the mat and onto the plate.
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Newborn 101 : secrets from expert nurses on preparing and caring for your baby at home
by Carole Kramer Arsenault
A longtime labor and delivery nurse at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital, drawing on her over 20 years of experience, provides a nurse’s perspective on preparing for baby’s arrival at home, what awaits in the hospital (labor, delivery and post-partum) and how to make the most out of the birth experience. Original.
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Real artists don't starve : timeless strategies for thriving in the new creative age
by Jeff Goins
Using inspiring anecdotes of successful creatives both past and present, a best-selling author and creativity expert debunks the myth of the starving artist by revealing the ideas that created it and replacing them with 14 revolutionary rules for artists to thrive and reach their full potential. By the best-selling author of The Art of Work.
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Boost Your Career : How to Make an Impact, Gain Recognition, and Build the Career You Want
by Sander Flaum
Packed with real and exclusive stories from seasoned professionals, newbies in big roles, and entrepreneurs in a variety of industries, this book shares the hidden hurdles, aha! moments, and tips for getting ahead in a competitive environment. Whether you’ve been at the same company for twenty years, you’re starting a new job tomorrow, or you own your own business, Boost Your Career will make a resounding difference in how you view your professional role and frame your accomplishments.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Bedford Public Library
2424 Forest Ridge Dr.
Bedford, Texas 76021
817-952-2350
www.bedfordlibrary.org
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