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Mind and Body FitnessAugust 2014
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"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity." ~ John F. Kennedy (1917-1963), 35th President of the United States
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New and Recently Released!
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Success through stillness : meditation made simple
by Russell Simmons
The master entrepreneur and original hip-hop mogul illustrates the connection between inner peace and outward success through interviews with other successful leaders and various industries and shares the meditation techniques that have changed his life for the better.
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10% happier : how I tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge, and found self-help that actually works : a true story
by Dan Harris
The Nightline anchor, who had a nationally televised panic attack on Good Morning America, takes readers on a rollicking ride through the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news during which he discovered a way to get happier that is truly achievable. . A lifelong nonbeliever, he found himself on a bizarre adventure, involving a disgraced pastor, a mysterious self-help guru, and a gaggle of brain scientists. Eventually, Harris realized that the source of his problems was the very thing he always thought was his greatest asset: the incessant, insatiable voice in his head, which had both propelled him through the ranks of a hyper-competitive business and also led him to make the profoundly stupid decisions that provoked his on-air freak-out.
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The tapping solution for weight loss & body confidence : a woman's guide to stressing less, weighing less, and loving more
by Jessica Ortner
"Many women live their lives believing that they can't ask for what they want until they change something they're unhappy with. One of the most common conditions women place on themselves is weight loss--no love until they lose weight, no sex until they lose weight, no happiness until they lose weight. But Jessica Ortner, co-producer of the highly successful documentary on meridian tapping, The Tapping Solution, offers women a better choice. In this book she guides readers through a proven process of overcoming their dependency on food. She covers everything from the emotional aspects of overeating and cravings, to how to find joy in exercise, the power of pleasure, and how our families and friends may inadvertently add to the problem.With hope, heart, humor, and science, Jessica weaves a path to a happy, healthy life full of confidence and joy"
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| Risk Savvy: How to Make Good Decisions by Gerd GigerenzerContemporary life is awash in data, much of it accurate and some of it helpful. With so much information coming from so many sources, it's easy to misunderstand certain reports and rely on partial judgments that may lead to poor decisions in every area from health to finance. In this engaging and thought-provoking book, risk analyst Gerd Gigerenzer uses sociology and math to show how articles about medical discoveries or stock market trends can be misleading in popular news sources. He explains risk psychology and discusses methods of accurate risk assessment that individuals can apply. For another recent look at the subject, read The Norm Chronicles by Michael Blastland. |
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| The Silver Lining: A Supportive and Insightful Guide to Breast Cancer by Hollye Jacobs, RN, MS, MSW; photographs by Elizabeth Messina Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer is difficult, especially when you're a 39-year-old vegan marathoner with no family history of the disease. However, when you're also a nurse and social worker, you have experience and resources to help you. In this combination memoir and book of advice, author Hollye Jacobs takes readers through every step of her illness and treatment, providing suggestions in sidebars and illustrating her accounts with her friend Elizabeth Messina's attractive photographs. Women dealing with cancer and their friends and family will benefit from the frank descriptions and upbeat comments that lighten the otherwise heavy subject matter in The Silver Lining, based on the blog Jacobs wrote to keep her friends up to date. |
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| Toxin Toxout: Getting Harmful Chemicals Out of Our Bodies and Our World by Bruce Lourie and Rick Smith The harmful chemicals we receive from our environment cause a range of illnesses, as discussed in the authors' previous book, Slow Death by Rubber Duck. In Toxin Toxout, Bruce Lourie and Rick Smith address the question, how can we cleanse these toxins from our bodies? In accessible, upbeat prose, they review the sources of contamination and report on interviews with doctors, health activists, and producers of organic products, offering advice on how to avoid toxic substances and give the body a chance to eliminate them naturally. They also look into more aggressive detoxification methods. Toxin Toxout provides information that no one "has the luxury of ignoring," says Booklist in a starred review. |
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| The New Rules of Running: Five Steps to Run Faster and Longer for Life by Vijay Vad, MD with Dave AllenWhether you're planning to start running or you're an experienced marathoner, you'll find helpful information and advice in Dr. Vijay Vad's book. The New Rules of Running helps runners understand and improve their running style, choose the right shoes, build strength and fitness, and more. Photographs and drawings clarify common injuries and demonstrate stretching techniques, while sample training schedules help runners plan for everything from fitness training to competitive marathons. Combining medical science and common sense, this comprehensive guide offers a healthy foundation for this popular sport. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Prince George's County Memorial Library System 6532 Adelphi Rd. Hyattsville, Maryland 20782 301-699-3500http://www.pgcmls.info/ |
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