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Had I Known: A Memoir of Survival

Joan Lunden · Harper
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

In this brave and deeply personal memoir, one of America's most beloved journalists, mother, and New York Times bestselling author speaks candidly about her battle against breast cancer, her quest to learn about it and teach others, and the transformative effect it's had on her life.When...
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Everybody's Got Something

Robin Roberts · Grand Central Publishing
Pages: 263
Format: Hardcover

"Regardless of how much money you have, your race, where you live, what religion you follow, you are going through something. Or you already have or you will. As momma always said, "Everybody's got something." So begins beloved Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts's...
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Hyper: A Personal History of ADHD

Timothy Denevi · Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover

The first book of its kind, this compelling and moving memoir about what it's like to be a child with ADHD also explains the history of the diagnosis and how we have come to medicate more than four million children today.Among the first generation of boys prescribed medication for hyperactivity...
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The Book of Forgiving: The Fourfold Path for Healing Ourselves and Our World

Desmond Tutu · HarperOne
Pages: 229
Format: Paperback

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Chair of The Elders, and Chair of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, along with his daughter, the Reverend Mpho Tutu, offer a manual on the art of forgiveness - helping us to realize that we are all capable of healing...
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Cataract Surgery: A Guide to Treatment

Bret L Fisher · Addicus Books
Pages: 130
Format: Paperback

Are you having cataract surgery? If so, you join the nearly 3 million Americans who have cataracts removed each year. In fact, it's the most commonly performed surgery in the nation. And, the numbers are expected to increase--by the year 2020, nearly 30 million Americans will have cataracts....
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The Gift of Caring: Saving Our Parents from the Perils of Modern Healthcare

Marcy Cottrell Houle M.S. · Taylor Trade Publishing
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

The desire to help our elders navigate health issues is clear and universal - how to assure proper care and a good ending is not. Combining adroit storytelling skills with expert advice, The Gift of Caring: Saving Our Parents from the Perils of Modern Healthcare brings the reader into all-too-familiar...
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Edible: An Adventure into the World of Eating Insects and the Last Great Hope to Save the Planet

Daniella Martin · New Harvest/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014.
Pages: 250
Format: Print book

Insects. They're what's for dinner. Can you imagine a world in which that simple statement is not only true but in fact an unremarkable part of daily life? Daniella Martin, entomophagist and blogger, can. In this rollicking excursion into the world of edible insects, Martin takes...
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The Marshmallow Test: Mastering Self-Control

Walter Mischel · Little, Brown and Company, 2014.
Pages: 328
Format: Print book

Renowned psychologist Walter Mischel, designer of the famous Marshmallow Test, explains what self-control is and how to master it. A child is presented with a marshmallow and given a choice: Eat this one now, or wait and enjoy two later. What will she do? And what are the implications for her behavior...
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The Lagasse Girls' Big Flavor, Bold Taste--and No Gluten!: 100 Gluten-Free Recipes from EJ's Fried Chicken to Momma's Strawberry Shortcake

Jilly Lagasse · Da Capo Lifelong Books; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

When you have to give up gluten, either for yourself or a family member, you may think you have to say good-bye to all of the comforting foods you love. It's hard enough adopting a new way of eating, but the idea of giving up your favorite fried chicken, mac 'n' cheese, or oatmeal...
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The Yoga Beginner's Bible: Top 30 Illustrated Poses for Weight Loss, Stress Relief and Inner Peace

Tai Morello · Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages: 70
Format: Paperback

Discover why Robert Downey Jr, Jennifer Aniston, and Russel Brand all set aside time off their busy schedules to engage in the life-changing practice of Yoga. Do you sometimes feel stressed, anxious, lonely and depressed? Are you always up in your head, constantly dwelling on the past...
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Managing Prostate Cancer: A Guide for Living Better

Andrew J Roth · Oxford University Press
Pages: 354
Format: Print book

The statistics are sobering: over 200,000 men in the United States are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. With this diagnosis, men are expected to psychologically combat the worry, practical concerns, and the emotional and physical changes during an immensely trying time. How to help?In...
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Detecting & Living With Breast Cancer for Dummies

Consumer Dummies · For Dummies
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback

Your trusted, no-nonsense guide to detecting and managing breast cancer From the breast health experts at the American Breast Cancer Foundation comes a sensitive and authoritative guide to the most common cancer in women: breast cancer. Covering everything from prevention to dealing with...
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100 Organic Skincare Recipes: Make Your Own Fresh and Fabulous Organic Beauty Products

Jessica Ress · Adams Media

All-natural beauty product recipes for healthy, glowing skin and a happier you!Stimulate your senses with Lemon Poppy Seed Scrub. Rejuvenate your skin with a Glowing Goddess Face and Body Mask. Wash away your worries with a Fizzy Mojito Foot Spa.Filled with all-natural ingredients like...
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