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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise February 2020
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The velvet rope economy : how inequality became big business
by Nelson Schwartz
What it is: a New York Times business reporter investigates the invisible velvet rope that separates the rich from the middle- and working-class in America and how business innovators have exploited this divide catering to the wealthy while creating obstacles for everyone else.
What reviewer's say: "Schwartz explains economic concepts clearly and succinctly, and avoids anti-capitalist dogma in making his case for reform. Entertaining and infuriating, this carefully balanced inquiry strikes the right chord."
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The sugar brain fix : the 28-day plan to quit craving the foods that are shrinking your brain and expanding your waistline
by Mike Dow
What it is: a psychotherapist, author and brain-health expert offers a simple but powerful three-pronged approach to help break sugar addictions that have been proven to shrink the brain, beginning with eliminating sugar, adding good fats and increasing probiotics.
About the Author: Dr. Mike Dow is a contributor for the Huffington Post, and holds a master of science degree in marriage and family therapy and a doctorate in psychology. He is in private practice in Los Angeles. You can hear him weekly on Hay House Radio's The Dr. Mike Show.
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| The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become... by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.What it's about: childhood attachment styles and actionable advice for how parents can "show up" in ways that that foster their child's self-esteem and emotional well-being.
Why you should read it: This thorough yet accessible exploration of early emotional development is the book you'll wish your own parents had access to.
About the authors: Psychiatrist Daniel J. Siegel and clinical social worker Tina Payne Bryson have previously collaborated on other parenting books such as The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline. |
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| The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It by John Tierney and Roy F. BaumeisterWhat it is: a thought-provoking and engaging evaluation of negativity bias (in which negative experiences can have a stronger effect on people than positive ones) and how to use it to your advantage.
Topics include: the evolutionary advantages of negativity bias for early humans; the uses of constructive criticism; the constant exposure to negativity from the 24-hour news cycle.
You might also like: Rethinking Narcissism by Craig Malkin; Is Shame Necessary? by Jennifer Jacquet. |
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| Women with Money: The Judgment-Free Guide to Creating the Joyful, Less Stressed... by Jean ChatzkyWhat it's about: how women can evaluate their relationships with money and take steps to ensure their financial security, which will allow them to create a life with less stress and more opportunities for fulfillment.
About the author: Award-winning journalist Jean Chatzky is the financial editor for NBC's Today Show, host of the weekly HerMoney podcast, and has written other personal finance books such as Pay It Down and Not Your Parents' Money Book. |
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| The Financial Diet: A Total Beginner's Guide to Getting Good With Money by Chelsea Fagan; designed by Lauren Ver HageWhat it is: an approachable entry point for anyone who needs to get their financial affairs in order but is overwhelmed by trying to figure out where to start.
Read it for: newbie-level introductions to concepts like budgeting and investing; discussions of how money can affect our relationships with ourselves and with each other; the author's warmth, sincerity, and humor. |
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J.K. Lasser's your income tax 2020 : For Preparing Your 2019 Tax Return
by J. K. Lasser Institute
What it is: everything you need for preparing taxes, a trusted resource has been fully updated to reflect the latest changes to the 2019 tax code, providing step-by-step instructions for easy, stress-free filing.
What sets it apart?: the companion website at jklasser.com has an e-Supplement that updates the text with the latest tax developments from the IRS and Congress.
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QuickBooks 2020 for dummies
by Stephen L. Nelson
What it is: each book covers all the necessary information a beginner needs to know about a particular topic, providing an index for easy reference and using the series’ signature set of symbols to clue the reader in to key topics.
Read it for: expert insight from Stephen L. Nelson, managing member of a CPA firm and adjunct professor of taxation at Golden Gate University's graduate tax school.
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