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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise December 2019
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The Mood Book : Identify and Explore 100 Moods and Emotions
by Andrea Harrn
Offers an accessible way to help you understand yourself and also challenges your thinking so you can move forward in a positive way. With advice on identifying signs and symptoms and how particular moods and emotions manifest, along with guidance on how to deal with them, you can learn to identify your own obstacles, bring a common-sense approach to life's difficulties, and increase your self-awareness. You can choose a mood to explore at random or, if you want to address something specific, you can check the A-Z listing of 100 moods, emotions, feelings, states of mind and quirks of personality, as well as some mood disorders.
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The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes
by David Robson
What it is: an engaging and persuasive exploration of the ways that even the smartest people are susceptible to faulty reasoning, with tips for improving critical thinking skills.
Famous foibles: the multiple times that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle fell for paranormal hoaxes; Nobel laureate James Watson's participation in the eugenics movement.
Reviewers say: "entertaining and highly readable" (Publishers Weekly).
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Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively...
by Thomas Erikson
What it's about: Translated from Swedish, this engaging and accessible book examines common pitfalls in business communication and offers tips on how to manage them.
Red, yellow, blue, or green? Erikson argues that there are four main personality types in the business world and offers tips on how to recognize them, make the most of their strengths, and navigate their weaknesses.
Try this next: The Loyalist Team by Linda Adams.
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Normal Sucks: How to Live, Learn, and Thrive Outside the Lines
by Jonathan Mooney
What it is: a thought-provoking and inspiring call to radically shift the way we perceive learning disabilities and the people diagnosed with them, written from the perspective of an adult with dyslexia and ADHD.
What sets it apart: Besides the author's insider perspective, Normal Sucks also goes beyond the usual focus on the behavioral impacts of neurodiversity to explain the emotional fallout of living in a society not equipped to understand people like him.
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Solve your money troubles
by Amy Loftsgordon
A latest edition of a top-selling resource counsels readers on how to manage collection calls, wage garnishment, foreclosures, repossessions and lawsuits while taking control of personal finances, eliminating debt permanently and rebuilding credit. Illustrations. Maps.
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Raising empowered daughters : a dad-to-dad guide
by Mike Adamick
As a primary male role model in a girl's life, a father influences his daughter in profound ways, from the way she defines her female identity to what she expects from men. In Raising Empowered Daughters, Mike Adamick offers a wise and witty handbook for dads, suggesting ways to raise girls who won't settle for second-class-citizenship. Examining the extraordinary array of sexisms-both subtle and not-so-subtle-girls encounter, Adamick highlights not just the ways that girls and boys are treated differently but how the roles of moms and dads are shaped by society, too. Full of eye-opening anecdotes and dad-relatable humor, this is a necessary guide for every father who wants to raise a confident daughter.
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Double down : bet on yourself and succeed on your own terms
by Antoinette M. Clarke
The two-time Emmy Award-winning producer and her entrepreneur identical twin counsel underemployed African-American women on how to overcome obstacles on multiple fronts to stand out, seize opportunities and plan for the future.
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Limitless mind : learn, lead, and live without barriers
by Jo Boaler
A Stanford University professor of education draws on the latest scientific findings and decades of studying the impact of belief and bias on education to reveal six keys to unlocking the learning potential of the mind.
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24/6 : the power of unplugging one day a week
by Tiffany Shlain
The award-winning Internet pioneer and filmmaker chronicles the past, present and future of ideas about time and technology, outlining a strategy for clarity and life-quality based on disconnecting from technology for one restful day of the week.
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Everything is figureoutable
by Marie Forleo
The award-winning star of MarieTV and host of “The Marie Forleo Podcast” outlines a simple mindset that significantly increases the odds of pursuing goals successfully, sharing advice on how to manage self-doubt, haters and making high-risk decisions.
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Face to Face: The Art of Human Connection
by Brian Grazer
What it is: a thought-provoking examination of the importance of nonverbal communication, with a focus on the power of eye contact.
About the author: Academy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer has worked on films such as Apollo 13 and Frost/Nixon and also wrote A Curious Mind, a book about the benefits of being inquisitive.
Try this next: The Village Effect by Susan Pinker, which discusses the advantages of in-person contact; Collaborative Intelligence by Dawna Markova, which outlines the power of putting our heads together.
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The core 4 : embrace your body, own your power
by Stephanie Gaudreau
The Certified Holistic Nutrition Practitioner behind the Stupid Easy Paleo website describes her focused, four-part plan including total-body strength training 2 days a week, meal-prepping nutrient-dense, no-stress meals and simple lifestyle hacks to improve sleep, digestion, productivity and stress levels.
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Aspergers and Adulthood : A Guide to Working, Loving, and Living With Asperger's Syndrome
by Blythe Grossberg
Advice for the new Aspie adult. You're just like anyone else - except: You want things the way you want them, when you want them. You're really into history, or art, or gaming... but not so much into dating, making small talk, or following rules. You find many social constructs confusing and difficult to adhere to because they just don't make any sens - and you like things to make sense! You're grown up and graduated and it's time to get out into a world that's not necessarily made for you. So what can you do? Fear not, dear Aspie! Let this book be your guide as you navigate the waters of adulthood - a tough journey, even for Neurotypicals. Penned by Blythe Grossberg, author of the bestselling book, Asperger's Rules!, you'll get a better grasp in the ins-and-outs o career goals, romance, and socializing. With an estimated half a million Aspies set to enter the workforce within the next decade, your participation in the institution of adulthood is required, and it's totally possible to do it on your own terms. Get out on your own and make the spectrum work for you!
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Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts : A CBT-based Guide to Getting over Frightening, Obsessive, or Disturbing Thoughts
by Sally M. Winston
If you suffer from unwanted, intrusive, frightening, or even disturbing thoughts, you might worry about what these thoughts mean about you. Thoughts can seem like messages are they trying to tell you something? But the truth is that they are just thoughts, and don t necessarily mean anything. Sane and good people have them. If you are someone who is plagued by thoughts you don't want thoughts that scare you, or thoughts you can't tell anyone about this book may change your life.In this compassionate guide, you ll discover the different kinds of disturbing thoughts, myths that surround your thoughts, and how your brain has a tendency to get stuck in a cycle of unwanted rumination. You'll also learn why common techniques to get rid of these thoughts can backfire. And finally, you'll learn powerful cognitive behavioral skills to help you cope with and move beyond your thoughts, so you can focus on living the life you want. Your thoughts will still occur, but you will be better able to cope with them without dread, guilt, or shame.If you have unwanted thoughts, you should remember that you aren't alone. In fact, there are millions of people just like you good people who have awful thoughts, gentle people with violent thoughts, and sane people with crazy thoughts. This book will show you how to move past your thoughts so you can reclaim your life!
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The employer's legal handbook : How to Manage Your Employees & Workplace
by Fred S. Steingold
A fully updated desk reference that provides business owners and managers with information on current employment laws from all 50 states, from applications and hiring to payroll taxes, benefits, privacy, harassment, discrimination, social media and drug policies. Illustrations.
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Boss up! : this ain't your mama's business book
by Lindsay Teague Moreno
The millionaire podcaster and stay-at-home mother of three counsels women from all walks of life on how to gain the skills and confidence to create businesses that enable flexibility, fulfillment and financial security.
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Never play dead : how the truth makes you unstoppable
by Tomi Lahren
The Fox Nation host and social-media personality challenges convention wisdom about women keeping their heads down, citing the lessons of her own difficult setbacks to challenge readers to become empowered self-advocates.
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Yoga for better sleep : ancient wisdom meets modern science--postures, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices for all ages
by Mark Stephens
Long-time yoga instructor, teacher trainer and best-selling author Mark Stephens integrates the ancient wisdom of yoga with the practical insights, age- and condition-specific sequences, and discussions of neuroscience and psychology to offer practical tools for improving sleep—naturally and drug-free. This book provides easy-to-do and effective yoga activities—including postural sequences, breathing exercises, and meditation tools—for better quality and quantity sleep across the life cycle from childhood to older age. Illustrations.
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The transformation : discovering wholeness and healing after trauma
by James S. Gordon
A National Institute of Mental Health researcher, Georgetown professor of psychiatry and mind-body medicine pioneer draws on current findings and patient testimonies to outline an evidence-based program for reversing the psychological and biological damages of trauma.
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The coffee bean : a simple lesson to create positive change
by Jon Gordon
Life is often difficult. It can be harsh, stressful, and feel like a pot of boiling hot water. The environments we find ourselves in can change, weaken, or harden us, and test who we truly are. We can be like the carrot that weakens in the pot or like the egg that hardens. Or, we can be like the coffee bean and discover the power inside us to transform our environment. A delightful, quick read, The Coffee Bean is purposely written and designed for readers of all ages so that everyone can benefit from this transformational lesson. This is a book and message that, when read and shared, has the power to change your life and the world around you. You just have to decide: are you a carrot, egg, or coffee bean?
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