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Silbiger, Steven.

Summary: Demystifies obscure Social Security and retirement laws in order to help readers make informed decisions about early retirement.

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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins Publishers 2005

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Summary: Learn how to make smart, healthy food choices with this visual guide that walks you through every aisle in the supermarket.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxmoor House 2010

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Adult, Call number: 641.3 QUI

Patrick, Wendy L.

Summary: Overcome deception with biblical perception. Have you ever misjudged a situation that appeared desirable but ended in disaster? Have you been betrayed by a friend, coworker, or love interest? We all face challenging, heartbreaking experiences that require us to make important decisions. Unlike worldly advice, God’s advice is perfect.

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Publisher / Publication Date: BroadStreet Publishing 0000

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.4 PAT

Kawa, Katie

Summary: Is television bad for kids? This question has been asked by parents, scientists, and more ever since television sets first entered people's homes, and different people have come up with different answers. As readers are challenged to form their own opinions about the effects of television on young people like them, they strengthen their critical thinking skills and learn to respect a variety of...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2020

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 302.23 KAW

Welch, Kristen.

Summary: From a Christian perspective, Welch "shares the ups and downs in her own family's journey of discovering why it's healthiest not to give their kids everything. Teaching them the difference between want and need is the first step in the right direction. With ... tips and anecdotes, she shares how to help kids become hardworking, fulfilled, and successful adults"--Amazon.com.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Tyndale Momentum, an imprint of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. 2015

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248 WEL

Barry, Patricia

Summary: "Get tips on navigating the Medicare maze, determine the best time to enroll--and how, save money by avoiding costly mistakes"--Cover.

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Publisher / Publication Date: For Dummies, a Wiley Brand 2018

Copies Available at Woodmere

2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 368 BAR

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 368 BAR

Hardy, Darren.

Summary: The Compound Effect is an operating system that shows how small, smart choices, plus consistency, plus time, equal a radical difference in ones life. By exploring our choices, habits, momentum and influences, this book is the plan, the guide, the map that shows you how to get and stay on the path to success.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Vanguard Press 2010

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.1 HAR

Summary: Peterson's® Four-Year Colleges 2020 is a valuable resource that includes information on every accredited four-year undergraduate institution in the U.S. and Canada, more than 2,500 institutions in all. It also includes detailed two-page descriptions written by admissions personnel for over 175 colleges and universities. College-bound students and their parents can access details including...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Peterson's 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 378.73 PET

Korn, Danna.

Summary: Is a gluten-free lifestyle the right choice for you? Recognize the medical conditions that benefit from a gluten-free diet, and learn to decipher food labels and make smart choices when eating out.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Wiley 2010

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Health Nu Korn

Summary: Fad diets and "miracle" products are not the keys to attaining long-term physical health. This program uses the success stories of people who have made fitness a lifelong goal to illustrate the benefits of living a healthful life that includes smart food choices and regular exercise. By eating well and staying active, students can attain optimum performance both athletically and academically.

Format: software, multimedia

Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005

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Snyder, Laurel

Summary: In this rhyming mash-up of many fairy tales, the reader is invited to follow Rosie down the many possible paths which may lead to a sleeping maiden, a hungry wolf, a girl locked in a tower, or a goose that lays golden eggs--but with some luck, and some smart choices, Rosie may save herself and her fellow fairy tale characters.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SNY

Schiff, David

Summary: "Bathroom remodeling continues to top the list of the most common remodeling projects. All New Bathroom Ideas that Work contains essential information on all aspects of a bathroom update or complete remodel, from fixtures to lighting and cabinetry to flooring, so homeowners can make smart choices about what they want and can afford".--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Taunton Press, Inc. 2018

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 690.42 SCH

Merriman, Paul A.

Summary: Make a handful of smart choices that can turn modest regular savings into a secure future. You'll discover "12 Small Steps with Big Payoffs," each of whic can add $1 million or more to your retirement nest egg if you start in your 20s or 30s. These steps are well known. Now, for the first time, "We're Talking Millions" combines them into a single action plan you can implement in less than one...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Merriman Financial Education Foundation 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 332.024 MER

Paper, Heather J.

Summary: 'Kitchen remodels continue to be one of the most common residential remodeling projects (second only to bathrooms). All New Kitchen Ideas that Work features over 350 ideas covering a range of kitchen styles and sizes plus top-notch design advice. Completely updated to include over 350 photos Ideas range from simple, budget-friendly upgrades to full-scale remodels and new construction projects,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Taunton Press 2018

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 690.44 PAP

Bhatia, Tasneem.

Summary: One of the questions we all want to ask our doctors: How do you protect your health? The answer almost always is: It's all about making smart food choices. Prevention has synthesized the experts' strategies to create the ultimate healthy-eating plan, that will help anyone reach their goal weight.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale 2013

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.25 BHA

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Health Nu Bhatia

Summary: In response to the widely seen documentary Super Size Me, this video follows two college students as they eat only fast food for a month-losing weight and lowering their cholesterol levels in the process. The trick? Aaron and Ellen stay within portion sizes appropriate for their body types. The experiment was organized and documented by Dr. James Painter of Eastern Illinois University's School...

Format: software, multimedia

Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010

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Albers, Susan

Summary: "Turn mindless eating habits into mindful eating habits! In this breakthrough workbook, Susan Albers--author of Eating Mindfully and the New York Times bestseller, Eat Q--offers powerful mindfulness-based activities and skills to help you stop overeating. Do you zone out while eating? You're not alone! It's easy to polish off a bag of chips or a giant bowl of popcorn while marathon-streaming...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Instant Help Books, an imprint of New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 2018

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 613.2 ALB

Egan, Sophie

Summary: "A radically practical guide to making food choices that are are good for you, others, and the planet. Is organic really worth it? Are eggs ok to eat? If so, which ones are best for you, and for the chicken--Cage-Free, Free-Range, Pasture-Raised? What about farmed salmon, soy milk, sugar, gluten, fermented foods, coconut oil, almonds? Thumbs-up, thumbs-down, or somewhere in between? Using...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.2 EGA

Smart, Tom

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2005

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 364.154 SMA

Summary: This video joins principal designer Brandi Hagen of Eminent Design as she shares the components of green interior design-green building materials, appliances, and furnishings that not only create beautiful spaces but also take into consideration environmental impact. Environmentally friendly design options under discussion include low-flow and water-restricting plumbing choices; tile options...

Format: software, multimedia

Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010

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Summary: Combines live-action scenarios and colorful graphics to teach kids all about bus safety. Advising viewers to be part of the "bus safety team", a friendly host presents easy-to-learn rules for keeping safe on the way to the bus and keeping safe while at the bus stop. Each live-action scenario models appropriate behavior while riding the bus and demonstrates the proper steps each child should...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2013

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV STA

Summary: An overview of complementary and alternative medicine discusses various treatments, including herbs and energy therapies, and examines how alternative and conventional therapies can be combined to treat twenty common conditions.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Time Inc. Home Entertainment Books 2010

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 615.5 MAY

Summary: Each and every day, children encounter bullies. Whether it is at school, on the bus or at home, bullies are a part of life. In this program, young viewers will learn simple, easy to understand techniques that will help them deal with bullies, get the desired result, and stay safe. Children are shown how ignoring a bully, walking away and refraining from fighting are all ways to contend with a...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2014

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV STA

Martins, Patrick.

Summary: We have evolved as meat eaters, proclaims Patrick Martins, and it's futile to deny it. But, given the destructive forces of the fast-food industry and factory farming, we need to make smart, informed choices about the food we eat and where it comes from. In 50 short chapters, Martins cuts through organized zealotry and the misleading jargon of food labeling to outline realistic steps everyone...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2014

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 338.176 MAR

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