Publisher: Grand Central
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 05/07/2013
ISBN-13: 9781455516902
ISBN-10: 1455516902

Unless your parents were some combination of Martha Stewart, Suze Orman, and the Car Talk brothers, you may not feel entirely prepared for adult life and its responsibilities. Fear not, for journalist Kelly Williams Brown is here to present, in approachable and frequently humorous fashion, much of the advice anyone teetering on the brink of adulthood could hope for. From negotiating a salary (and how many drinks is too many for a work event) to dealing with roommates or preparing for house guests, this practical guide is perfect for new adults...and also for those of us who have been here for a while but haven't quite gotten comfortable with the responsibilities it brings, like 401(k)s or regular oil changes.

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Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 06/01/2013
ISBN-13: 9781608826186
ISBN-10: 160882618X

It's the lucky few who haven't spent at least one night tossing and turning thanks to pressing anxieties or thoughts run amok rather than aching bodies or uncomfortable beds (though that's no fun either). If an inability to turn off your brain sounds like a normal night to you, you might want to try this helpful guide to gaining a restful night's sleep. Straightforward and easy to understand, the book starts off with an explanation of how sleep works -- and then jumps into evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy techniques that can help you prepare for and actually achieve a full night's sleep. Readers curious about mindfulness and meditation may benefit the most from this book; if you're simply interested in sleep research, try David K. Randall's Dreamland.

Publisher: Harper
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 05/14/2013
ISBN-13: 9780062219688
ISBN-10: 0062219685

Why do we -- individuals, businesses, governments -- keep making the same mistakes over and over again? Why do we consistently solve the wrong problems? In this insightful exploration into human reasoning and irrational thinking, author Rolf Dobelli explains how decisions (sometimes the wrong ones) are reached. Filled with anecdotes that illustrate various shortcomings in the thinking process (for example, herd mentality or overconfidence), the book also reveals how to recognize and avoid simple biases in our decision-making processes.

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Publisher: William Morrow
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 05/14/2013
ISBN-13: 9780062229250
ISBN-10: 0062229257

Psychiatrist Allen Frances helped shepherd the publication of the fourth Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), but he argues that the most recent edition, the DSM-5, threatens to further shrink what is considered normal, increase faddish diagnoses, and lead to ever higher rates of medication. Though he does not shirk responsibility, human biases and Big Pharma are also scrutinized and found wanting. For other perspectives on mental illness and (over)diagnosis, try Ethan Watters' Crazy Like Us (about the rise of Western-style mental illness in other cultures), Judith Warner's We've Got Issues (about mental illness in children and their treatment), or Robert Whitaker's Anatomy of an Epidemic (which questions the impact of drug-based treatments).

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Publisher: Bantam Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 12/26/2006
ISBN-13: 9780553383300
ISBN-10: 0553383302

Anyone who has ever looked closely in the mirror knows that "oily, dry, and normal" are inadequate categories for describing the types of skin that most of us actually have. Dermatologist Leslie Baumann argues in The Skin Type Solution that there are actually 16 different classes of skin and she suggests how to best care for each kind. Whether your skin is DSPW (dry, sensitive, pigmented, and wrinkled), OSNT (oily, sensitive, non-pigmented, and tight), or something in between, this informative book has plenty of recommendations for you to consider.

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Publisher: Citadel Press
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 09/01/2009
ISBN-13: 9780806531182
ISBN-10: 0806531185

Though chemotherapy, radiation, and other treatments for cancer bring a host of unwelcome side effects, this handy, well-organized guide offers a host of insider tips to dealing with them. From facing down fatigue or depression to losing one's hair and selecting a wig or scarf (or neither), breast cancer survivor Marybeth Maida and cosmetics industry veteran Debbie Kiederer, with the help of many others, counsel cancer patients on how to look -- and feel -- their best in a warm and supportive manner. While skin care is a focus, they also discuss the power of makeup or a stylish, comfortable wardrobe to make you look and feel better, as well as nutrition, dealing with infections, and issues of physical desire and spirituality.

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Publisher: Atria Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 09/14/2010
ISBN-13: 9781439177341
ISBN-10: 1439177341

Dermatologist and bestselling author Nicholas Perricone (he's written several health and beauty books, including The Wrinkle Cure and The Perricone Promise) has long maintained that an anti-inflammatory diet combined with nutritional supplements and topical products can improve your skin's appearance and minimize the signs of aging. In Forever Young, he outlines a program for reversing the signs of aging through strategic nutritional and lifestyle practices that include incorporating plenty of superfoods into your daily (fat-burning) diet. He also recommends yoga and plenty of rest. And while this book may be aimed at women over the age of 40, men and women of any age may benefit from his suggestions. 

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Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 02/01/2011
ISBN-13: 9780312630775
ISBN-10: 0312630778

Looking for a healthy approach to skin care that doesn't rely on chemicals? This skin-care guide explains how your diet can affect your skin and uses profiles of the author's patients (which include Hollywood celebrities) to illustrate the changes that modifying your diet can make (did you know, for example, that tomatoes can help defend your skin from the sun?). Divided into four parts, the book addresses the skin's physical makeup, common ailments (like acne or eczema), a recommended diet, and at-home remedies and professional procedures. "Well-explained and easy to implement," says Publishers Weekly.

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