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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise December 2017
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| Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do by John BarghAccording 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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Make your bed : little things that can change your life...and maybe the world
by William H. McRaven
The former Navy SEAL, former JSOC commander and decorated Admiral at the head of the operation that took down Osama bin Laden shares uplifting life lessons and recommendations for changing the world for the better by taking small, motivational steps throughout the day. 150,000 first printing.
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Finances, Fitness, and Life
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| Refire! Don't Retire by Ken Blanchard and Morton ShaevitzWhen you plan for retirement, it's important to manage your money well, but it's also important to take good care of your body, mind, and spirit. The first chapter of this engaging resource vividly portrays the differences between people who manage stress levels well, stay fit, and interact socially -- and those who don't. After the attention-grabbing introduction, titled "Wake-up Call", Refire! offers advice on maintaining all aspects of your well-being, which is important to enjoying the benefits of your successful financial planning. |
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| Social Security 101 by Alfred MillEconomics teacher and self-proclaimed enthusiast Alfred Mill makes details of the Social Security system easy to take while walking you through the labyrinth of rules and regulations. Covering Medicare, Medicaid, and Supplemental Security Income (in addition to the basic government-sponsored retirement plan), he adds intriguing anecdotes and data illustrations to make the mountainous details relevant. If you're approaching retirement, this is a helpful resource to accompany Jane Bryant Quinn's How to Make Your Money Last. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Manatee County Public Library System 1301 Barcarrota Boulevard West Bradenton, Florida 34205 (941) 748-5555www.mymanatee.org/library |
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