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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise October 2019
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On Drugs
by Chris Fleming
A philosopher by training, Fleming combines meticulous observation of his life with a keen sense of the absurdity of his actions. He describes the intricacies of drug use and acquisition, their impact on the intellect and emotions, and the chaos that emerges as his tightly managed existence unravels into arrests, hospitalisations and family breakdown.
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The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes by David RobsonAn engaging and persuasive exploration of the ways that even the smartest people are susceptible to faulty reasoning, with tips for improving critical thinking skills. Famous foibles: the multiple times that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle fell for paranormal hoaxes; Nobel laureate James Watson's participation in the eugenics movement.
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| Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively... by Thomas EriksonTranslated from Swedish, this engaging and accessible book examines common pitfalls in business communication and offers tips on how to manage them. Red, yellow, blue, or green? Erikson argues that there are four main personality types in the business world and offers tips on how to recognize them, make the most of their strengths, and navigate their weaknesses.
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Becoming supernatural : how common people are doing the uncommon
by Joe Dispenza
Topics include: Demystifying the body's 7 energy centers and how you can balance them to heal How to free yourself from the past by reconditioning your body to a new mind How you can create reality in the generous present moment by changing your energy The difference between third-dimension creation and fifth-dimension creation The secret science ofthe pineal gland and its role in accessing mystical realms of reality The distinction between Space-Time vs. Time-Space realities And much more.
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The Economics of Arrival : Ideas for a Grown-up Economy
by Katherine Trebeck
In this ground-breaking book, Trebeck and Williams challenge us to make ourselves at home with economic wealth, to ensure that everyone is included. They explore the possibility of `Arrival', urging us to move from enlarging the economy to improving it, and the benefits this would bring for all.
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The power of a positive No : how to say No and still get to Yes
by William Ury
The co-author of the best-selling Getting to Yes explains how to use the word "No" effectively and in a positive way to defend one's personal interests in personal and professional situations while preserving one's relationships with others, introducing a series of essential life skills designed to help readers assert themselves without destructive repercussions.
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Best self : be you, only better
by Mike Bayer
A well-known life coach, personal-development coach, addiction specialist and soon-to-be Dr. Phil Show regular provides a program to help readers examine where their lives are now and determine who they want to be.
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Suicide prevention techniques : how a suicide crisis service saves lives
by Joy Hibbins
Focusing on the methods used at a ground-breaking Suicide Crisis Centre which has a zero suicide achievement, this guide offers strategies to help people in suicidal crisis. Founded after the author's own suicidal experience, it challenges the established ways of working in mental health and sets out a new way to provide crisis care.
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In Praise of Walking : The New Science of How We Walk and Why It's Good for Us
by Shane O'Mara
Walking is good for our muscles and posture; it helps to protect and repair organs, and can slow or turn back the ageing of our brains. With our minds in motion we think more creatively, our mood improves and stress levels fall. Walking together to achieve a shared purpose is also a social glue that has contributed to our survival as a species. As our lives become increasingly sedentary, we risk all this.
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| The ADHD Advantage: What You Thought Was a Diagnosis May Be Your Greatest Strength by Dale Archer, MDMyth busted: that an ADHD diagnosis is something to be "overcome" and not a potential asset. Read it for: the stories of celebrities and other notable figures whose accomplishments are grounded in the unique outlook and high energy levels of their ADHD. Is it for you? The author isn't completely against medicating ADHD but does show a preference for managing the condition with "skills, not pills". |
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| How to Fall in Love With Anyone: A Memoir in Essays by Mandy Len CatronBased on Mandy Len Catron's viral article about a list of 36 questions that promise to quickly create intimacy between strangers, this thoughtful and reflective collection of essays tackles love, relationships, and the questions they leave us with. Myth busted: that modern Valentine's Day was created by greeting card companies.
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| Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris and Jeff Warren, with Carlye AdlerA practical, low-pressure guide to fitting meditation into your life, even if you don't think you have the time, space, skill, or patience for it -- or are just skeptical of the benefits. Myths busted: that meditation requires a serious attitude, large time commitment, and a dedicated space.
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| Burn the Business Plan: What Great Entrepreneurs Really Do by Carl J. SchrammA candid guide for budding entrepreneurs that debunks common business myths and makes the case for forging one's own path to success. Myths busted: that business plans are universally helpful; that the average entrepreneur is a young Silicon Valley type or new to the corporate world. 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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