Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Description
"From the beloved and best-selling Anne Tyler, a sparkling new novel about misperception, second chances, and the sometimes elusive power of human connection. Micah Mortimer is a creature of habit. A self-employed tech expert, superintendent of his Baltimore apartment building, cautious to a fault behind the steering wheel, he seems content leading a steady, circumscribed life. But one day his routines are blown apart when his woman friend (he refuses...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
I believe that we can create a world where everyone knows how much and why they matter, and, in doing so, not only will our own lives change, but we will create a world like we have never seen before. "How?" you ask. It's simple...one Monday at a time. In Every Monday Matters: How to Kick Your Week Off with Passion, Purpose, and Positivity, author Matthew Emerzian takes readers on a 52-week journey of reconnecting with what really matters, finding...
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"A goblin-inspired lifestyle guide that focuses on embracing imperfection in areas such as dressing, decorating, foraging, and crafting"--
"Embrace your inner goblin! Learn to decorate, dress, craft, forage, and live according to the goblin principles of community, diversity, and joyful mess. Do you ever feel strange, gross, chaotic, underappreciated, or like you don’t quite fit in? Great news: you might be a goblin! That means your imperfections...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Lagom, which means “not too much and not too littlejust right,” is the Swedish philosophy for enjoying balance in every aspect of lifefrom work and leisure to family and food, and everything in between. Experienced bakers know by touch when the dough they are kneading is lagomnot too moist and not too dry. At the office, professionals who work hardbut not to the detriment of other parts of their livesare following the lagom ideal. Lagom is moderation,...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
In this collection, CBS News anchor Couric calls upon leaders and visionaries in the fields of politics, entertainment, sports, philanthropy, the arts, and business, all of whom share heartfelt insights about success and fulfillment. Includes contributions by Madeleine Albright, Bill Clinton, Chelsea Handler, Malcolm Gladwell, Steve Martin, Helen Mirren, and dozens of others.
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"This book is full of household ideas to help you slow down and make the most of where you live. Filled with do-it-yourself advice, recipes, entertainment ideas, household DIY and gardening tips, it gives the reader new vibrant ideas to transform everyday living."--
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Prism
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Wellness and travel journalist Annie Daly will take readers way off the beaten path to explore five little-known wellness practices from across the globe. She will travel to Jamaica, Brazil, Japan, India, Norway, and Hawaii to learn why their inhabitants are so much healthier than Americans, and what we can learn from them. And while these traditions may appear to have little in common, at their root is an essential truth: living well isn't a trend--or...
Author
Publisher
Harper Celebrate
Language
English
Description
The best things in life are really not that fancy. This photo-driven book featuring all-things-Reba invites you to get back to the basics of life: fun, food, friends, and family. In her first book in over two decades, actress and country music legend Reba McEntire takes you behind the scenes and shares the stories, recipes, and Oklahoma-style truths that guide her life. FROM REBA: "To me, there's nothing better than sitting on the back porch looking...
Author
Publisher
HarperWave
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"Cameron Diaz shares her formula for becoming happier, healthier, and stronger in this positive, essential guide that is grounded in science and inspired by personal experience. The Body Book offers a comprehensive overview of the human body and mind, from the cellular level up. From demystifying and debunking the hype around food groups to explaining the value of vitamins and minerals, readers will discover why it's so important to embrace the instinct...
Author
Publisher
Running Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Explains how to live "lagom," or a balanced life, by cherishing relationships, improving work-life balance, freeing the home from clutter, and savoring good food.
Lagom (pronounced 'lar-gom') has no equivalent in the English language but is loosely translated as 'not too little, not too much, just right'. It is widely believed that the word comes from the Viking term 'laget om', for when a mug of mead was passed around a circle and there was just...
18) The allergy solution: unlock the surprising, hidden truth about why you are sick and how to get well
Author
Publisher
Hay House, Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"An epidemic of allergies is spreading around the world. One billion people now suffer from allergic diseases such as asthma, hay fever, eczema, and food allergies. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. In this groundbreaking book, award-winning doctor Leo Galland, M.D., reveals the shocking rise of hidden allergies that lead to unexplained weight gain, anxiety, fatigue, ADHD, depression, and much more. Astonishing new research shows how each of...
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Life after 50 isn’t what it used to be. The rules have changed. No more guaranteed pensions, retiree health plans, or extensive leisure and travel. It’s time to forge new paths and create innovative models. That’s where the AARP Roadmap for the Rest of Your Life comes inches Bart Astor, author of more than a dozen books, offers a comprehensive guide for making lifestyle decisions, growing your nest egg, and realizing your goals.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request