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Happy for no reason: 7 steps to being happy from the inside out
Par Marci Shimoff, Carol Kline. 2008
Author presents a holistic approach to finding lasting happiness. Describes a seven-step program corresponding to personal power, mind, heart, body,…
soul, purpose, and relationships--as well as twenty-one associated "happiness habits" and exercises. Includes inspirational accounts and tips on applying principles to daily life. Foreword by Jack Canfield. 2008Reconciliation: Islam, democracy, and the West
Par Benazir Bhutto. 2008
Former prime minister of Pakistan recounts her 2007 return home after eight years in exile. She calls for reconciliation among…
religions and nations, boldly asserts the true nature of Islam, and offers a practical road map for bringing societies together. Bestseller. 2008A dog year: twelve months, four dogs, and me
Par Jon Katz. 2003
Katz recounts his adoption of Devon, a homeless, high-strung border collie, and its effect on his tranquil life with his…
two yellow labs. Describes chasing Devon through Newark Airport, the battle between dog and owner for alpha-male status, and the adoption of a second border collie. Some strong language. 2003Predictably irrational: the hidden forces that shape our decisions
Par Dan Ariely. 2008
MIT professor draws on scientific experiments, observations, and principles of behavioral economics to demonstrate ways everyday decisions involving activities such…
as eating and shopping are affected by emotions, social norms, expectations, and other intangible forces. Suggests changing behavior patterns to make better, more reasonable choices. Bestseller. 2008Focus on the good stuff: the power of appreciation
Par Mike Robbins. 2007
Robbins, a motivational speaker and a former professional baseball player, offers strategies for overcoming negative influences to improve relationships, find…
success and fulfillment, and experience an overall gratitude for life. Discusses five principles of appreciation, the power of positive thinking, and the importance of acknowledging others. Includes exercises. 2007This republic of suffering: death and the American Civil War
Par Drew Gilpin Faust. 2008
President of Harvard University interprets the significance of the U.S. Civil War's death toll. States that two percent of the…
country's population was killed and many died without proper burials. Analyzes the way those losses transformed American society, culture, and politics through the experience of shared suffering. Violence. Bestseller. 2008Ladies of liberty: the women who shaped our nation
Par Cokie Roberts. 2008
News analyst Roberts portrays influential American women who lived between the 1797 inauguration of John Adams and that of his…
son John Quincy in 1825. Highlights accomplishments of first ladies, reformers, educators, writers, and explorers, including Abigail Adams and Sacagawea. Companion to Founding Mothers (RC 58361, BR 15555). Bestseller. 2008I was told there'd be cake: essays
Par Sloane Crosley. 2008
Dewey: the small-town library cat who touched the world
Par Vicki Myron. 2008
Spencer, Iowa, public library director Vicki Myron describes finding a kitten in the book drop in 1988. Named Dewey Readmore…
Books by library staff, the feline became an increasingly famous mascot over the next nineteen years. Myron also discusses her divorce, single parenthood, breast cancer scare, and love of librarianship. Bestseller. 2008Therapist describes what he perceives to be the fundamental differences in how men and women communicate. Provides guidance on translating…
language used by the opposite sex and expressing an appropriate, constructive response. 1992The Wanderer
Par Sharon Creech, David Diaz. 2000
Thirteen-year-old Sophie and her cousin Cody record their transatlantic voyage by sailboat to visit Bompie, their grandfather in England. Also…
on board are three uncles and another cousin. The journey of discovery for all five becomes especially important for Sophie, who was adopted into the family only three years ago. For grades 5-8. 2000Plato and a platypus walk into a bar: understanding philosophy through jokes
Par Thomas Cathcart, Daniel Klein. 2007
Authors present dialogs, one-liners, and limericks to illuminate key concepts of Western philosophy. Cathcart and Klein show how humor often…
contains philosophy and exposes hidden truths about life. Topics include ethics, epistemology, existentialism, logic, metaphilosophy, metaphysics, and relativity, as well as theories of language, politics, society, and religion. Bestseller. 2007Scambusters!: more than 60 ways seniors get swindled and how they can prevent it
Par Ron Smith. 2006
Concise manual on recognizing fraudulent activity and avoiding becoming a victim. Describes dozens of scenarios involving banking and credit, nursing…
homes, health care, online pharmacies, insurance, investments, the Internet, car repairs, charitable donations, shopping, and telemarketing. Includes resources. 2006Boom!: voices of the sixties : personal reflections on the '60s and today
Par Tom Brokaw. 2007
Author of The Greatest Generation (BR 13580), television anchorman Tom Brokaw conducted dozens of personal interviews with baby boomers to…
document the decade of the 1960s. Includes reminiscences about the political, cultural, and socioeconomic meaning of the era and the changes that occurred. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2007Become a better you: 7 keys to improving your life every day
Par Joel Osteen. 2007
Pastor of Houston's Lakewood Church and author of Your Best Life Now (RC 59330, BR 16228) offers advice on applying…
biblical principles to make positive changes in one's life. Advocates becoming more self-confident and developing better relationships and habits. Includes examples of transformation from his ministry. Bestseller. 2007Our inner ape: a leading primatologist explains why we are who we are
Par F. B. M. de Waal. 2005
Explores the parallels between bonobo, chimpanzee, and human behaviors in expressing control, sexual attraction, violence, and kindness. Contrasts the power-hungry…
and brutal chimp with the peace-loving, empathetic, and erotic bonobo and examines the combination of these traits in human nature. Also discusses human ancestry. Descriptions of sex. 2005Pope Benedict pens a biography of the flesh-and-blood Jesus as revealed in the Gospels. The pope shares his understanding of…
Jesus of Nazareth as the central figure of Christianity, who brought God to Earth along with faith, hope, and love. Bestseller. 2007Women & money: owning the power to control your destiny
Par Suze Orman. 2007
Financial guru, author of The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke (BR 16335), and host of her own…
financial television show focuses on women and their finances. Describes the basics of money management, the eight qualities of a wealthy woman, and her recommendations for financial security. Bestseller. 2007The power of a positive no: how to say no and still get to yes
Par William Ury. 2007
Harvard University negotiator and mediator offers advice on using psychology to say no instead of a reluctant yes. Provides a…
three-stage method to defend one's key interests, resist manipulation, and achieve a win-win situation without alienating people at work or at home. 2007Dare to dream!: 25 extraordinary lives
Par Sandra McLeod Humphrey. 2005
Biographical sketches of people who showed moral, physical, or spiritual courage to achieve their goals. Profiles athletes, doctors, politicians, writers,…
lawyers, and entertainers including Eleanor Roosevelt, Norman Vincent Peale, Maya Angelou, Sandra Day O'Connor, Ben Carson, Bill Cosby, and Sammy Sosa. For grades 5-8. 2005