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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise October 2018
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The happiness curve : why life gets better after 50
by Jonathan Rauch
Using cutting edge scientific studies, an award-winning journalist discusses the U-shaped trajectory of happiness, which is high in our 20s and declines in our 40s before surging upward again after age 50 and offers ways to endure the slump during midlife.
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Kind is the new classy : the power of living graciously
by Candace Cameron-Bure
In a world where women feel pressure to conform to society’s expectations, a noted actress reveals the truths and practices that have empowered her to flourish—helping readers to respond to criticism with grace; stay true to who God has created them to be, despite expectations of others; and live centered in what ultimately matters the most.
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Slow : simple living for a frantic world
by Brooke McAlary
A popular podcaster, blogger and "slow-living" guru describes how to find health and happiness in our busy modern lives by focusing on what really matters and decluttering, disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with people you love.
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Get Money: Live the Life You Want, Not Just the Life You Can Afford
by Kristin Wong
What it is: an introductory guide to personal finance management, brimming with humor and encouraging advice.
What's inside: game-like activities and assignments to help readers make sense of their spending habits.
Chapters include: "Power Up with an 'Oh, Crap, I Didn't See That Coming' Fund," "Learn to Negotiate Like a Shark (or at Least a Piranha)."
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The gutsy girl handbook : your manifesto for success
by Kate White
"Bestselling author, professional speaker, and former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, Kate White shares the nine core principles gutsy women need to go bigger, bolder, and achieve the full level of success they desire. Twenty-two years ago Kate White wrote the bestselling career bible Why Good Girls Don't Get Ahead but Gutsy Girls Do, and helped thousands of women push their success to the next level. Now a new generation of women, still eyeing the pay gap and glass ceiling, needs its own set of rules for today's modern workplace. In THE GUTSY GIRL HANDBOOK White presents the nine core principles that have guided her career, offering dozens of straightforward, doable strategies for women in any field and at any stage in their professional lives. Drawing on original research, and sharing new success stories and never-before told examples from her time as the editor-in-chief of Cosmo, White inspires women to own their excellence, break the rules (or make their own), ask for the money and opportunities they deserve, and refuse to apologize for who they are and what they want. THE GUTSY GIRL HANDBOOK is a resource for women who want to build confidence, negotiate a great salary and perks, manage meetings, mansplaining, and interruptions, and create game-changing "notice me" ideas. This all-new, accessible handbook is a great gift for graduates, and a must-read for professional women of all levels"
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This is the year I put my financial life in order
by John Schwartz
A correspondent for the "New York Times" offers this part-memoir and part-research-based guide to describe his personal journey from near financial ruin to full financial literacy, including non-preachy advice on investments, retirement, insurance and wills.
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Ask a Manager: How to Navigate Clueless Colleagues, Lunch-Stealing Bosses, and...
by Alison Green
What 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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Pilates for Living: Get Stronger, Fitter and Healthier for an Active Later Life
by Harri Angell
What it is: an uncomplicated, accessible guide to Pilates -- what the exercises are, how to build your own routine, and the ways it can help support lifelong health and fitness.
Who it's for: people over 50 and anyone interested in building a foundation of strength, flexibility, and good exercise habits to prepare them for aging well.
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In conclusion, don't worry about it
by Lauren Graham
The popular Gilmore Girls actress and author of the best-selling memoir, Talking as Fast as I Can, shares an expansion of her 2017 commencement speech at her hometown high school that counsels graduates on the importance of finding joy in one's life while recognizing the power of empathy, curiosity and kindness.
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The beauty diet : unlock the five secrets of ageless beauty from the inside out
by David Wolfe
An internationally acclaimed nutrition and natural beauty expert, in a must-have beauty bible, shows women how to safely, effectively and naturally enjoy glowing skin and gorgeous hair by offering solutions for cleansing and nourishing the body, slowing the aging process and transforming the body from the inside out.
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The clear skin diet : the six-week program for beautiful skin
by Nina Nelson
Two YouTube celebrities and sisters, using the simple principles of a low-fat vegan diet, provide a six-week plan for taking control of skin issues, which is based on solid nutritional science, vetted by top nutrition experts and proven by the authors’ experiences and now so many others.
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| Unleash the Power of the Female Brain: Supercharging Yours for Better Health... by Daniel G. AmenWhat it's about: methods women can use to harness the unique features and needs of their brains to improve their health, moods, and relationships.
Author alert: Daniel G. Amen is also the author of the bestselling book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life.
Is it for you? Some readers may balk at the idea of a male doctor as an expert on women's thoughts and feelings. |
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| In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice From Over 100 Makers, Artists... by Grace BonneyWhat it is: a collection of profiles of prominent women from all walks of life, with insights about their workspaces, their personal definitions of success, and advice for women looking to advance their own careers.
Featuring: journalist Melissa Harris-Perry, artist Lorna Simpson, designer Eileen Fisher, musician Neko Case, poet Nikki Giovanni, comedian Abbi Jacobson, and many more. |
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| French Women Don't Get Facelifts: The Secret of Aging With Style & Attitude by Mireille GuilianoWhat it's about: French women have long been regarded as the epitome of effortless glamour and good taste, and this engaging guide to aging the French way promises to teach women from all over the world how to apply some of their methods.
Chapters include: "Dressing with Style and Attitude," "Once a Day, a Little Invisible Exercise," and "The Nondiet Anti-Aging Nutritional Formula." |
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| Think and Grow Rich for Women: Using Your Power to Create Success and Significance by Sharon LechterWhat's inside: stories of notable women and their paths to success, with instructions and exercises that promise to assist readers with developing their own plans to succeed in work and in life.
Author alert: Sharon Lechter is also known for co-writing the financial literacy classic Rich Dad Poor Dad.
What sets it apart: Lechter also eschews the often-discussed work/life balance dichotomy in favor of the concept she calls "one big life." |
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| Strong: Nine Workout Programs for Women to Burn Fat, Boost Metabolism, and... by Lou Schuler and Alwyn CosgroveWhat it is: a women's fitness manual that focuses primarily on training to build strength for its own sake, in contrast to the many other weight-loss focused books targeted at women.
Includes: a brief introduction to the body's muscles, a look at recommended weight lifting equipment, and tips for strength-training newbies. |
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