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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise August 2018
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Tesla : inventor of the modern
by Richard Munson
Nikola Tesla invented the radio, robots, and remote control. His electric induction motors run our appliances and factories, yet he has been largely overlooked by history. In Tesla, Richard Munson presents a comprehensive portrait of this farsighted and underappreciated mastermind.
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| Landwhale: On Turning Insults into Nicknames, Why Body Image Is Hard, and How Diets Can... by Jes BakerWhat it's about: Body positivity advocate Jes Baker chronicles her journey to self-acceptance in this candid and courageous memoir.
Chapters include: "In Praise of Loud and Fat Women;" "6 Ways to Love Your Body;" "Maybe I'm a Hobbit?"
Reviewers say: "A funny, frank, and thoughtful exploration of how one woman sets a good example of how to live your best life" (Booklist). |
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| Ask a Manager: How to Navigate Clueless Colleagues, Lunch-Stealing Bosses, and... by Alison GreenWhat it is: a straightforward advice book collecting 50 difficult workplace situations and explaining how best to navigate them.
Topics include: how to address racist and sexist comments, coworkers taking credit for your ideas, and communicating decisions that you don't agree with.
Who it's for: new hires, new managers, and anyone looking to improve their workplace environment. |
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| Building a Better Teacher: How Teaching Works (And How To Teach It To Everyone) by Elizabeth GreenWhat it is: a survey of education trends and instructional methods -- from Teach For America to the Japanese practice of jugyokenkyu ("lesson study") -- that examines what makes an effective teacher.
What sets it apart: Author Elizabeth Green includes perspectives from economists, psychologists, and entrepreneurs.
Try this next: Kim Bearden's Crash Course: The Life Lessons My Students Taught Me. |
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| Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You're Not) by Beth KoblinerWhat it is: a thorough and practical guide for parents to help their children develop financial literacy skills, empowering kids and parents alike to make informed decisions on everything from incentivizing chores to paying for college.
Did you know? Research shows that money habits are formed by the age of seven. |
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How to succeed at university (and get a great job!) : mastering the critical skills you need for school, work, and life
by Thomas Richard Klassen
Going to university is exciting, but it can also be really stressful. What courses should I take? What program should I choose? Will I get a job after graduation? This book argues that the best preparation for success on the job, and in life, is succeeding at university. Teamwork, meeting deadlines, overcoming challenges, writing well, and dealing with people are all essential in any professional job. These same skills are vital to becoming a strong student. How to Succeed at University (and Get a Great Job!) will help you master the critical skills and strategies you need for success at school, work, and in life. -- from back cover
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The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can...
by Jessica Lahey
In The Gift of Failure, teacher, journalist, and mother Jessica Lahey offers accessible, practical advice on the topic of overparenting -- as opposed to guidance that allows failure while building capability and confidence. She first reviews the history of parenting in America, rejecting outmoded concepts while identifying useful approaches. Confessing that she sometimes has difficulty striking a balance between overprotection and letting events take their course, she shows how failure can teach children about independence and problem-solving. For another recent book that cautions against overparenting, try Julie Lythcott-Haims' How to Raise an Adult.
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| How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character by Paul ToughWhat it's about: how non-cognitive skills and character traits aid children in and out of the classroom -- and are just as critical to success as cognitive skills.
Why you might like it: Paul Tough's compelling writing style interweaves anecdotes from education experts with personal details of his own childhood.
Book buzz: A follow-up guide, Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why, was published in 2016. |
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