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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise December 2018
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The 5am Club
by Robin Sharma
Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity. Now, in this life-changing book, handcrafted by the author over a rigorous four-year period, you will discover the early-rising habit that has helped so many accomplish epic results while upgrading their happiness, helpfulness and feelings of aliveness.
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Fake - Fake Money, Fake Teachers, Fake Assets : How Lies Are Making the Poor and Middle Class Poorer
by Robert T. Kiyosaki
Robert fights what's 'fake' and helps readers differentiate between what's real…and what isn't. Robert pulls no punches in his assessment of what is passed off as 'fact' or conventional wisdom and believes that a strong foundation - for anything we want to build - needs to start with solid, true information. In today's uncertain times, creating a secure financial future and the peace of mind that comes with it starts with taking action and taking control. Robert delivers insights and answers that help ordinary people - who probably haven't had a lot of financial education - determine what's 'real' and relevant to their financial lives.
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Conspiracy of Hope : The Truth About Breast Cancer Screening
by Renee Pellerin
"For decades, women have been told that mammograms save lives. Yet many scientists say that this is in fact not true. Conspiracy of Hope reveals how breast cancer screening was introduced in the US before there was any good evidence it made any difference, and an unfounded belief in early detection caught on quickly in Canada and other developed countries. Today the evidence is starkly clear. Screening does more harm than good. Still women, and their doctors, continue to buy into a myth perpetuated by greed, fear, and wishful thinking. Conspiracy of Hope illustrates how a vortex of interests came together to make breast screening standard medical practice and why it's so hard to persuade them they are wrong. The radiologists, the imaging machinery manufacturers, and the pink ribbon charities are all part of that story. It is a tale of back-stabbing and intrigue, of exploiting fear and hope, while distorting and misrepresenting the evidence. Or simply ignoring it."
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| Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day by Jake Knapp and John ZeratskyWhat's inside: simple yet effective methods for becoming more aware of "where all the time goes" and strategies for managing it more efficiently.
Why you might like it: The authors made a point of trying all of their recommendations on themselves first, tweaking their own schedules and work habits so they would have first-hand knowledge of what was truly manageable and effective.
Reviewers say: "readers are sure to glean insights from this powerful book" (Booklist). |
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Design Your Next Chapter : How to Realize Your Dreams and Reinvent Your Life
by Debbie Travis
If you feel stuck, with no idea what you should do next, lifestyle celebrity and TV pioneer Debbie Travis's new book is for you. Drawing on the tough (sometimes hilarious) lessons Debbie learned in her own leap into a new way of living, and a multitude of stories, tips and ideas to jumpstart your dreams, she's created an inspiring roadmap for change. A few years ago, Debbie Travis realized that she just wasn't challenged any more by her wildly successful TV career. She dared to dream about a whole new direction in life - a plan to turn a 13th-century farmhouse in Tuscany into a unique hotel and retreat for people who need a change as much as she did.
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Focus on: Relationships and Communication
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| If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? My Adventures in the Art and.... by Alan AldaWhat it's about: Beloved actor Alan Alda presents an amusing and engaging exploration of communication difficulties and some unique, research-based approaches that can help with overcoming them.
Don't miss: this discussion of scientists who specialize in teaching empathy skills to everyone from medical doctors to autistic children.
Author alert: Though best known for his roles on M*A*S*H and The West Wing, Alda also has a well-established history of supporting research in the sciences. |
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| Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work by Todd DavisWhat's inside: a straightforward summary of the benefits that building strong interpersonal relationships can have on organizations of any size, as well as tips for how to foster those connections.
Recommendations include: learn to trust yourself and others, develop your listening skills, consider the motivations behind your actions, and create an environment where people feel comfortable being open and honest. |
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| The Rough Patch: Marriage, Midlife, and the Art of Living Together by Daphne De MarneffeWhat it is: an insightful and encouraging take on the realities of marriage in midlife, informed by the author's research, expertise, and experience with clients in her counseling practice.
Topics of note: aging, health, infidelity, parenting, attachment, and what the author calls "milestone obstacles."
Reviewers say: "this will be as useful to care providers and those who study family psychology as it will be to readers seeking a deeper -- and ultimately hopeful -- understanding of their own marriages" (Booklist). |
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| Awkward: the Science of Why We're Socially Awkward and Why That's Awesome by Ty TashiroWhat it's about: the social significance and personal impact of awkwardness as a concept, including some of its surprising advantages.
Read it for: the upbeat tone, which helps the author explore an uncomfortable topic in an engaging way.
For fans of: Quiet by Susan Cain; The Introvert's Way by Sophia Dembling. |
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| Reclaiming Conversation: the Power of Talk in a Digital Age by Sherry TurkleWhat it is: a thought-provoking inquiry into the ways that technology affects our relationships and communication habits.
But my phone! Although people have been warning about the dangers of technology since Socrates (who argued that writing was bad for memory skills), Sherry Turkle is no technophobe. Instead she argues that we can take advantage of technology, but must be aware of and account for its perils. |
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