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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise June 2019
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Borrowed Time : the Science of How and Why We Age
by Sue Armstrong
This book gives an overview of the fast evolving science of longevity. Sue Armstrong tackles ageing in a way that is grounded, philosophical and makes the most complex science accessible.No dangling of false hopes.
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You have the right to remain fat
by Virgie Tovar
Discusses stigma against overweight persons, detailing how the author unlearned her own fatphobia and gave herself the freedom to love her own body again
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Influencer : building your personal brand in the age of social media
by Brittany Hennessy
Every one of your favorite influencers started with zero followers and had to make a lot of mistakes to get where they are today--earning more money each year than their parents made in the last decade. But to become a top creator, you need to understandthe strategies behind the Insta-ready lifestyle . . .
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A Real Girl's Guide to Money: from Converse to Louboutins
by Effie Zahos
Sometimes that little voice in your head knows exactly what to ask. "You earn 150,000 dollars a year, so where the hell is your money going?" This book is for every woman who unashamedly has that voice in her head. After 20 years on a brand like Money, I've come across just about every possible question. Hopefully you'll find the answers to some of your questions in here.
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| Nanaville: Adventures in Grandparenting by Anna QuindlenThis heartwarming memoir is Anna Quindlen's examination of changing family dynamics and learning respect for boundaries as the author goes from parent to grandparent and must recalibrate her relationship with her child and her own understanding of herself.
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Eco Home: Smart Ideas for Sustainable New Zealand Homes
by Melinda Williams
Everything you need to know to build, renovate or just live in an eco-friendly and sustainable way. With loads of inspirational photographs of New Zealand homes, this book is packed full of practical and accessible information. It presents the modern home by moving from room to room, to look at structural materials, furnishings and general life hacks to improve your personal green-star rating.
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A Guide to the Good Life : The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy
by William Braxton Irvine
In A Guide to the Good Life, Irvine offers a refreshing presentation of Stoicism, showing how this ancient philosophy can still direct us toward a better life. Using the psychological insights and the practical techniques of the Stoics, Irvine offers a road map for anyone seeking to avoid the feelings of chronic dissatisfaction that plague so many of us.
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Wabi Sabi : Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life
by Beth Kempton
A whole new way of looking at the world, and your life, inspired by centuries-old Japanese wisdom. Wabi sabi ("wah-bi sah-bi") is a captivating concept from Japanese aesthetics, which helps us to see beauty in imperfection, appreciate simplicity and accept the transient nature of all things.
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| Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives by Tim HarfordA thought-provoking paean to messiness and chaos, which argues that while some things might not "spark joy," they can spark creativity and inventive solutions. Topics include: the perils of being too organized and too automated; how over-streamlining can lead to a lack of diverse influences and a loss of resilience; some famous innovators whose "disruptions" created new paradigms, like composer Brian Eno and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. |
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| Unf*ck Your Habitat: You're Better Than Your Mess by Rachel HoffmanDespite its provocative title, this is a surprisingly encouraging handbook of advice for keeping your home clean and organized, with an emphasis on the ways clutter can cause stress.
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| L'art de la Simplicite: How to Live More With Less by Dominique LoreauA Japanese-influenced guide to minimalist life, told through a French lens, finally translated into English after becoming an international bestseller. Included are chapters about financial minimalism and efficiently managing your time, which the author argues will leave you with the resources for more truly meaningful experiences in the future.
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| The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family From... by Margareta MagnussonWait, "death cleaning"? Or in Swedish, döstädning, which refers to reducing the clutter in your home (and your life in general) so that your loved ones won't have to do it later. Sounds kind of morbid. Maybe at first, but the author argues that Swedes don't see it that way and presents her ideas with a surprising amount of charm and humor.
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