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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise June 2018
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12 rules for life : an antidote to chaos
by Jordan B Peterson
A renowned psychologist and cultural critic discusses the importance of clear and honest thinking and offers 12 directives for living happily and keeping out the abundant chaos and nihilism in the modern, ever-changing world.
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T Is for Transformation: Unleash the 7 Superpowers to Help You Dig Deeper...
by Shaun T.
What it is: a guide to the seven transformational principles that author Shaun T. -- a fitness and motivational guru -- believes will help you achieve your mental and physical best.
About the author: Shaun T is the personal training star behind successful workouts like Hip Hop Abs, INSANITY, and Focus T25.
Reviewers say: This guide will "inspire fans and newcomers alike to change their lives” (Publishers Weekly).
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Swearing is good for you : the amaz!ng sc!ence of bad language
by Emma Byrne
A scientist reveals how swearing has been around since the earliest humans began to communicate, and has been shown to reduce physical pain, to lower anxiety, to prevent physical violence, to help trauma victims recover language, and to promote human cooperation.
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With the End in Mind: Dying, Death & Wisdom in an Age of Denial
by Kathryn Mannix
What it is: a compassionate journey through the process of dying.
What sets it apart: Kathryn Mannix reflects on her 30-year practice as a palliative care physician, richly detailing her patients' experiences.
Supplemental materials: a letter-writing template for saying goodbye to loved ones.
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Achtung baby : an American mom on the German art of raising self-reliant children
by Sara Zaske
Reveals how German children are given freedoms and independence at far earlier ages than their American counterparts, drawing on the author's family experiences while living in Berlin and the insights of other parents, teachers and experts to outline disciplinary approaches that minimize anxiety and promote self-reliance.
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Inventing Joy: Dare to Build a Brave & Creative Life
by Joy Mangano with Alex Tresniowski
What it is: an inspirational look at how cultivating a can-do attitude and positive life outlook will help you achieve business and personal success.
Why you might like it: In addition to her blueprint for building a joyful life, author and entrepreneur Joy Mangano (from the Home Shopping Network) shares her thoroughly entertaining rags-to-riches life story.
Book buzz: Mangano’s story is also charted in the award-winning 2015 biographical film Joy, starring Jennifer Lawrence.
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The Mindful Way to a Good Night's Sleep
by Tzivia Gover
What it's about: improving your quality of sleep with the use of meditation, yoga, and journaling.
Why you might like it: This insightful, step-by-step guide to enhanced zzzz’s is also beautifully designed, gentle, and calming.
About the author: No stranger to bad sleep herself, Tzivia Gover's now a certified dream therapist, the director of the Institute of Dream Studies, and the host of a weekly radio spot.
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The right--and wrong--stuff : how brilliant careers are made and unmade
by Carter Cast
Drawing on his own experiences, as well as meticulous research, the author, a former rising star at a Fortune 100 company whose career was derailed by his attitude, shows readers how, through five defining archetypes, they can recognize blind spots that can lead to downfall and provides new ways for readers to take charge of their careers.
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Moving forward in mid-career : a guide to rebuilding your career after being fired or laid off
by John Henry Weiss
Losing a job is one of the most devastating events one can experience. For trauma, it ranks up there with divorce, loss of a loved one, or permanent personal injury, and it happens more often that one would think. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 50,000 workers are fired or laid off each day. That is over 18,000,000 workers each year. Moving Forward in Mid-Career is a guide for workers who have been fired or laid off and are in process of rebuilding not only their careers, but also their personal identities independent of a job title. By addressing the many aspects of job loss and job search, Moving Forward provides solutions for dealing with the challenges encountered at each stage of the rebuilding process, from the initial shock and humiliation to the difficult but rewarding task of rebuilding persona and seeking new employment opportunities.
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Burn the Business Plan: What Great Entrepreneurs Really Do
by Carl J. Schramm
What it is: a candid guide for budding entrepreneurs that debunks common business myths and makes the case for forging one's own path to success.
Did you know? The average entrepreneur is 39 and has worked in corporate America for at least ten years.
Chapters include: encouraging reminders, case histories, and a survey to determine if franchising your business is the right choice for you.
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Focus on: Technology and Digital Literacy |
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| SuperBetter: A Revolutionary Approach to Getting Stronger, Happier, Braver, and More... by Jane McGonigalWhat it's about: To aid in her post-concussion recovery, game designer Jane McGonigal created SuperBetter, a series of motivational "quests" based on video game strategies. Now a digital game, SuperBetter has been played by over half a million people.
Why it's significant: SuperBetter spawned a National Institutes of Health study, which found that the game improves participants' mental health and strengthens interpersonal relationships. |
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| The Art of Invisibility: The World's Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe... by Kevin D. Mitnick with Robert VamosiWhat it is: a practical step-by-step guide to protecting your privacy online.
Did you know? Author Kevin D. Mitnick, a cybersecurity expert, spent three years evading the FBI for his hacking abilities, an experience he recounts in his memoir Ghost in the Wires.
Reviewers say: "A highly useful handbook for how not to be seen --online, anyway" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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| The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age by Catherine Steiner-Adair with Teresa H. Barker What it's about: This sympathetic study offers insights to help strengthen family relationships in the face of parents' overreliance on -- and childrens' overexposure to -- technology.
About the author: Catherine Steiner-Adair utilizes real-life examples from her work as a clinical psychologist and family therapist.
Reviewers say: "Should be required reading for all parents" (Publishers Weekly). |
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