DePino, Catherine.
Summary: "Covers 101 topics helpful to women about to retire or in the midst of retirement such as financial planning, second careers, hobbies, health issues, emotional and physical challenges, nourishing friendships, and living a meaningful life"--Provided by publisher".
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Publisher / Publication Date: Paragon House 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.3 DEPGunn, Tim.
Summary: "A timeless book of lessons on mentorship, teaching, and learning from New York Times bestselling author Tim Gunn, host of the Emmy Award-nominated Project Runway and the reality show Under the Gunn. Tim Gunn, America's favorite reality TV cohost, is known for his kind but firm approach in providing wisdom, guidance, and support to the scores of design hopefuls on Project Runway. Having begun...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gallery Books 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 371.1 GUNFièvre, M. J. (Michèle-Jessica)
Summary: "Embrace the color of your skin and celebrate your identity. Finding the courage to live freely and authentically is not easy. This black teen book is designed to help you facilitate your creative drive, promote positive self-awareness, and boost your inner strength. Affirmations for Black teen boys. This black teen book is full of wisdom from Black male trailblazers who accomplished remarkable...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mango Publishing 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 305.23 FLEBradbury, Thomas N.
Summary: Builds on extensive research to demonstrate how couples can support each other's health goals without becoming saboteurs, sharing strategic advice based on in-depth analysis of the way partners affect health-care habits.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.25 BRABrent, Carolyn.
Summary: "Everything you need to know to ensure that your elderly loved one is being properly cared for. People today are not only living longer, they are also living sicker-making aging and caring for elderly loved ones more complicated than ever before. In this extensive guide, caregiver advocate Carolyn Brent outlines a step-by-step process so caregivers know what to do and what to ask in every...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harlequin 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 362.6 BREKelly, Clinton.
Summary: "The style guru and author of Freakin' Fabulous shows you how to have it all--haute fashion, food and decorate--at bargain-basement prices.As co-host of TLC's popular What Not to Wear and ABC's The Chew, Clinton Kelly is constantly helping his guests look and feel their best. Now he's going to share his secrets for making every part of your life more fabulous--whether you want to make over your...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gallery Books 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.7 KELYoung, Joel L.
Summary: "Behind nearly every adult who is accused of a crime, becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol, or who is severely mentally ill and acting out in public, there is usually at least one extremely stressed-out parent. This parent may initially react with the bad news of their adult child behaving badly with, "Oh no!" followed by, "How can I help to fix this?" A very common third reaction is the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lyons Press, an imprint of Globe Pequot Press 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.89 YOURankin, Lissa
Summary: "Not many people in the medical world are talking about how being afraid can make us sick--but the truth is that fear, left untreated, becomes a serious risk factor for conditions from heart disease to diabetes to cancer. Now Lissa Rankin, M.D., explainswhy we need to heal ourselves from the fear that puts our health at risk and robs our lives of joy--and shows us how fear can ultimately cure...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hay House, Inc. 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 152 RANDJ Envy
Summary: Gia and Raashaun Casey met when they were two teenagers living around the corner from each other in Queens. They have been together for an astounding twenty-five years and have remained together through RaaShaun's growing celebrity, a devastating cheating scandal, and the births of five children. Gia and Raashaun explore the entire chronology of their love story with vulnerability, honesty, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 920 CASJaffe, Adi
Summary: "Breaking free of outdated explanations and rigid "rules" for recovery, The Abstinence Myth offers a hopeful, research-based framework for transformation by an addiction expert and renowned TEDx speaker who overcame his own addiction and has guided hundreds of clients into lives of joy and purpose"--Back cover
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Publisher / Publication Date: IGNTD Press 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.86 JAFAlba, Jessica
Summary: "Actress, activist, and entrepreneur Jessica Alba inspires moms to make affordably healthy choices for themselves and their families without sacrificing style. As a new mom, Jessica Alba wanted to create the safest, healthiest environment for her family.But she was frustrated by the lack of trustworthy information on how to live healthier and cleaner--delivered in a way that a busy mom could...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.2 ALBGurian, Michael.
Summary: "New York Times bestselling author Michael Gurian offers a groundbreaking plan for couples seeking to build a healthy relationship, work through past hurts, and create greater intimacy. Become separate from your partner yet also become closer--sounds counterintuitive, doesn't it? With twenty-five years of family and marital counseling practice, Michael Gurian shows that "intimate separateness"...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158 GURPinker, Susan
Summary: "Resonating with our most profound life experiences, this book explains why we trust other people and form lifelong bonds, and why we ignore these connections at our peril. Pinker answers crucial questions about human relationships in a digital age, suchas: How important is face-to-face interaction as children develop new skills, when adults fall in love, when they negotiate business...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Inc 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 302 PINBrescia, George.
Summary: A leading style expert outlines a method for "conscious dressing" that explains how to pursue daily goals by using one's wardrobe choices to promote self-confidence and reflect how one wants to be perceived.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 643 BRESummary: "Three former CIA officers--the world's foremost authorities on recognizing deceptive behavior--share their techniques for spotting a lie Imagine how different your life would be if you knew when someone was lying or telling you the truth. Whether hiring a new employee, assessing the veracity of legal testimony, investing in a financial interest, knowing when your boss is being completely...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 155.232 SPYCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Self-help HoustonFauci, Anthony S.
Summary: "Compiled from hours of interviews drawn from the eponymous National Geographic documentary, this inspiring book from world-renowned infectious disease specialist Anthony Fauci shares the lessons that have shaped the celebrated doctor's life philosophy, offering an intimate view of one of the world's greatest medical minds as well as universal advice to live by"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 610.92 FAUCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 610.92 FAUSummary: "145 trailblazing women share their best advice for the girls of today. Through letters, poems, essays, and more, they tackle topics like overcoming obstacles, discovering passions, and dreaming big"--Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rebel Girls, Inc. 2023
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 305.42 DEAAmen, Daniel G.
Summary: "In this completely revised and updated edition of the breakthrough bestseller, you'll see scientific evidence that your anxiety, depression, anger, obsessiveness, or impulsiveness could be related to how specific structures in your brain work. You're not stuck with the brain you're born with. Renowned neuropsychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen includes cutting-edge reseach and the latest surprising,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harmony Books 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Health Mind AmenMatlen, Terry
Summary: "Do you rule the realm of disorganization, clutter, and chaos? Are you constantly battling to get things done? Are you ready to give up and toss your day planner into the dungeon (otherwise known as your closet)? If so, you might just be The Queen of Distraction. And whether or not you've been formally diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you probably already know...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8 MATCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.85 MATCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Health Mind MatlenGrosso, Chris.
Summary: "From a recovering addict, musician, and tattooed indie culturist: a guidebook for today's generation of spiritual misfits who crave a dogma-free path. After years of heavy addiction, Chris Grosso found himself literally on his knees, utterly lost and broken. He needed a new way to approach life, something that went beyond conventional religious or spiritual doctrine--free of bullshit. Drawing...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 204 GROByrne, Hugh G.
Summary: "Almost everyone has a bad habit--or two, or three. But some bad habits, such as habitual drinking, emotional overeating, self-criticism, chronic worrying, or even spending too much time in front of the TV can take a toll on our health and happiness. The Here-and-Now Habit provides powerful practices based in mindfulness and neuroscience to help readers rewire their brain and finally break the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Harbinger Publications 2016
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1 available in Adult, Call number: Psych Byrne 2016Cain, Susan
Summary: Bittersweetness is a tendency to states of longing, poignancy, and sorrow; an acute awareness of passing time; and a curiously piercing joy at the beauty of the world. It recognizes that light and dark, birth and death, bitter and sweet, are forever paired. With Quiet, Susan Cain urged our society to cultivate space for the undervalued, indispensable introverts among us, thereby revealing an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CDA 155.2 CAIRubin, Gretchen Craft.
Summary: "Habits are the invisible architecture of our lives. Rubin provides an analytical and scientific framework from which to understand these habits--as well as change them for good. Infused with her compelling voice and funny stories, she illustrates the core principles of habit formation with dozens of strategies that she uses herself and tests out on others. Rubin provides tools to help readers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158 RUBCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158 RUBLyons, Scott
Summary: "Clinical psychologist and mind-body expert Dr. Scott Lyons unpacks "drama addiction" with scientific insight, compassion, and empathy, providing strategies to identify and heal Many of us know someone who seems to thrive on chaos, a person who manufactures crisis where there is none. A person who makes mountains out of molehills, and whose very presence feels like an inescapable whirlwind. We...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Go, an imprint of Hachette Books 2023