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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise February 2018
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Recent Releases & Titles You May Have Missed |
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The origins of creativity
by Edward O Wilson
A winner of the Pulitzer Prize grapples with the question of how the uniquely human expression of creativity—so central to our identity as individuals and, collectively, as a species—came about and how it has manifested itself throughout history.
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How to think : A Survival Guide for a World at Odds
by Alan Jacobs
A distinguished professor and long-time writer for The Atlantic and Christian Century diagnoses the forces that prevent modern people from thinking, including distraction, social bias and fear of rejection and offers hope and tips to regain our mental lives.
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Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do
by John Bargh
According to psychology professor and researcher John Bargh, "snap" decisions are often wrong. In accessible, often humorous discussions of how the mind works, he give examples of inexplicable changes in attitude (holding a warm drink can make one feel "warmer" towards other people). He also explains how we can train our minds to override subconscious notions and shape our environment to support more thoughtful decision-making.
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The all-or-nothing marriage : how the best marriages work
by Eli J Finkel
A psychology professor discusses his recent research into modern marriages and offers practical advice and long-term strategies to pursue self-discovery and personal growth and improve self-esteem along with your spouse so that happiness can thrive in your relationship.
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The art of stopping time : practical mindfulness for busy people
by Pedram Shojai
The best-selling author of The Urban Monk outlines recommendations for innovative and mindful time management as inspired by ancient Chinese spiritual practices, demonstrating how overscheduled readers can find moments of transformative mental awareness during everyday tasks.
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Soar! : build your vision from the ground up
by T. D Jakes
A guide for escaping an unfulfilling job to pursue a more meaningful existence that establishes a healthier foundation for one's family blends spiritual and professional strategies designed to help readers discover their life's purpose and pursue entrepreneurial goals.
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Estate planning basics
by Denis Clifford
Provides straightforward information about wills, trusts, retirement, health-care directives, estate taxes and other priorities, covering everything from choosing beneficiaries and providing for minors to avoiding probate and planning for incapacity. Includes charts, tables, graphs and forms.
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Solve your money troubles
by Amy Loftsgordon
Shares practical guidelines for debt prioritizing and budgeting, offering sample letters for creditors while providing advice on such topics as stopping collector harassment, rebuilding credit, and qualifying for a mortgage
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The ketogenic bible : the authoritative guide to ketosis
by Jacob Wilson
Drawing from both extensive research and practical experience, an authoritative resource explains the history, science and therapeutic benefits of the ketogenic diet, outlines its general guidelines and provides a vast array of keto recipes.
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Healing arthritis : the 3-step guide to conquering arthritis naturally
by Susan S Blum
The author of the best-selling The Immune System Recovery Plan shares science-based, drug-free recommendations for eliminating arthritis naturally and without gut-injuring, temporary pain suppressants, outlining a two-week plan for reducing inflammation while ridding the body of negative bacteria.
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The food addiction recovery workbook : how to manage cravings, reduce stress, and stop hating your body
by Carolyn Coker Ross
"Isn't it time you got off the diet treadmill? In The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook, physician Carolyn Coker Ross offers the proven-effective Anchor Program™ to help you curb cravings, end body dissatisfaction, manage stress and emotions withoutfood, and truly satisfy your soul. When it comes to addiction, abstinence isn't always the answer--and with food addiction, this is especially true. And yet, for decades nutritional experts have dissected the problem of obesity, and the result has been aseries of recommendations about what and how much to eat. When "eating too much fat" was thought to cause obesity, grocery store shelves exploded with low-fat products. Next came the low carb craze that led us to fear eating all carbohydrates, and with it came another assortment of fad products and diets. This pattern has repeated numerous times--and it never seems to be helpful! If you're struggling with obesity or food addiction, you've probably been told that you must deprive yourself of certain foodsin order to lose weight. You may have also been convinced--by the media and by our culture--that if you finally become thin your life will be better, you'll be happier, and your suffering will come to an end. The problem is--it's not all about the food. It's about how food is used to self-soothe, to numb ourselves against the pain of living or to cope with stress and unresolved emotions. Even as your waist whittles away, the problems that caused your food addiction won't disappear. The Anchor Program™ approach detailed in this workbook is not about dieting. It's about being anchored to your true, authentic self. When you find your unique anchor, you will relate better to your body, you will know intuitively how to feed your body, and you will reachthe weight that's right for you. Anyone who's been on the diet treadmill--losing and regaining lost weight--will admit that losing weight doesn't instantly bring health or happiness. That's because losing weight is a red herring for the real issue, the misuse of food to solve a problem that has nothing to do with food. This book offers a whole-person approach that blends practical information on managing stress and regulating emotions without relying on food. If you're ready to uncover the true cause of your food addiction, you'll finally be able to embrace a balanced diet and reach the weight that's right for you"
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Managing prostate cancer : a guide for living better
by Andrew J. Roth
A psychiatrist who specializes in support for cancer patients provides the emotional skills and strategies needed to healthfully deal with the challenges that a prostate cancer diagnosis brings to daily life. These tools, which he terms "Emotional Judo," will also help healthcare givers to provide improved support for their patients and families.
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Skin deep : women on skin care, makeup, and looking their best
by Bee Shapiro
A collection of over 40 columns from the New York Times beauty writer reveals the secret rituals of famous people, from ballet dancers to musicians and models, who describe their skin care regimens, their opinions on cosmetics and more.
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13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do: Raising Self-Assured Children...
by Amy Morin
Psychotherapist Amy Morin popularized her theory of mental strength through her earlier book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do. In this new volume, she offers parents and other adults a long-term method for rearing mentally strong children. Listing 13 things parents shouldn't do, she explains each prohibition (don't condone a victim mentality; don't expect perfection; don't take shortcuts to avoid discomfort) and provides self-test questions to help adults identify and address problem areas.
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The Kinfolk entrepreneur : ideas for meaningful work
by Nathan Williams
The popular author of Kinfolk Table and Kinfolk Home presents an inspiring compilation of insights from 35 of the world's most creative entrepreneurs, pairing engaging interviews with striking images of each person in his or her workspace while offering insights into how they effectively meet the challenges of today's world.
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21 Secrets of Million-Dollar Sellers: America's Top Earners Reveal the Keys to Sales Success
by Stephen J. Harvill
What makes the difference between highly successful salespeople and those who are just average? Sales consultant Stephen Harvill decided to find out by interviewing 175 topnotch sellers from different industries. Detailing their 21 best practices, he offers tips for remembering the strategies and applying them consistently. From four "essential" behaviors through client relationship tips and personal performance advice, Harvill presents an inspiring and easy-to-follow road map to success.
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Focus on: Addiction and Recovery |
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Recovery : freedom from our addictions
by Russell Brand
The British comedian, radio host and best-selling author shares the story of his personal struggles with addictions ranging from drugs and alcohol to food and fame, offering compassionate advice about the programs that most helped him.
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| The 30 Day Sobriety Solution: How to Cut Back or Quit Drinking... by Jack Canfield and Dave AndrewsWhat it is: a unique month-long program that can help you limit or stop drinking at home without attending support groups or going to rehab.
About the authors: Jack Canfield created the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series; Dave Andrews is a recovering alcoholic – and an addiction recovery expert. Together they developed this 5-step empowerment program, which includes instructions on what to do each day of the 30-day journey.
What sets it apart: Straightforward and sincere, this guide offers help and inspiration to those in need. |
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Alive again : recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction
by Howard C. Samuels
"A powerful book on addiction recovery by a doctor who overcame addiction himself, the renowned founder and president of The Hills Treatment Center in Los AngelesHoward Samuels is one of the world's leading drug and alcohol addiction experts who runs theprestigious The Hills Treatment Center in Los Angeles. Decades ago, from the age of sixteen until he was thirty-two, Dr. Samuels had his own intense struggle with addiction to cocaine and heroin. Using his own compelling story as inspiration as well as case studies of his patients from all walks of life, Dr. Samuels shows how readers can recover from alcoholism and drug addiction by following this 12-step program to happiness and fulfillment in sobriety. This self-help book provides hope, inspiration, and prescriptive advice for those who want to recover as well as guidance for friends and family members seeking help for someone they love. Written from the unique perspective of a recovering addict who has helped thousands of people overcome addiction to alcohol and drugs Shares with readers for the first time in book form The Hills' world-renowned treatment program Tells Samuels' personal recovery story as the son of a prominent politician and businessman among the rich and famous in New York and Washington Contains a groundbreaking prescriptive program showing how to work each of the 12 steps Examines the cause of addictions, relapses, and fallback addictions Contains important information for family and friends of those struggling with addiction, including steps for intervention and healing The author appears regularly on TV "
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Drunks : an American history
by Christopher M. Finan
Painting a portrait of one of America’s great liberation movements, a social history of alcoholism in the U.S., from the 17th century to the present day, introduces the colorful cast of characters who dedicated their lives to helping others achieve sobriety, including the two drunks who helped each other stay sober and then created Alcoholics Anonymous.
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Getting sober : a practical guide to making it through the first 30 days
by Kelly Madigan Erlandson
Already hailed as "a thoughtful and comprehensive guide to those early, crucial days of sobriety," this groundbreaking new book is different from anything else on the market. As an alcohol and drug counselor for more than 20 years who has helped thousands into recovery, the author does not focus on trying to diagnose the problem; instead, she compassionately guides you through the first 30 days of sobriety--the most crucial part of recovery. She gives you practical, day-by-day advice for becoming and staying sober--from removing alcohol and alcohol-related items from your house to picking the recovery program that fits your needs.
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Her best-kept secret : why women drink--and how they can regain control
by Gabrielle Glaser
Documenting a rise in alcoholism among today's women, an assessment of the cultural factors that are promoting excessive alcohol consumption compares today's practices to those of earlier generations while noting the current ineffectiveness of AA and other mainstream treatments. 40,000 first printing.
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| Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol by Ann Dowsett JohnstonWhat it is: an eye-opening look at the rise of risky drinking by women and teenage girls since the beginning of the feminist movement.
Why you might like it: Canadian author Ann Dowsett Johnston combines research into topics like the health effects of drinking, the trend of “drunkorexia,” and marketing ploys by alcoholic beverage companies with her own compelling personal story of turning to drink as a working mother in the 1970s.
Further reading: For additional personal stories about women and drinking, check out the anthology Drinking Diaries. |
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| Guts: The Endless Follies and Tiny Triumphs of a Giant Disaster by Kristen JohnstonWhat it is: Emmy-award winning actress Kristen Johnston (3rd Rock from the Sun) shares her professional highs and her staggering personal lows -- including alcohol and prescription pill addiction.
Why you might like it: Johnston is as appealing on the page as she is on the small screen, using a brash, honest, and bawdy tone to relay the details of her acting career and recovery from addiction.
Further reading: For more celebrity addiction memoirs, check out Russell Brand’s Recovery or Carrie Fisher’s Wishful Drinking. |
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