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With the End in Mind: Dying, Death, and Wisdom in an Age of Denial

KATHRYN MANNIX · Little, Brown and Company
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

Through stories from her own practice, a palliative care doctor takes the reader on a journey through dying.Modern medical technology is allowing us to live longer and fuller lives than ever before. And for the most part, that is good news. But with changes in the way we understand medicine...
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Gmorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You

Lin-Manuel Miranda · Random House
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

From the creator and star of Hamilton, with beautiful illustrations by Jonny Sun, comes a book of affirmations to inspire readers at the beginning and end of each day.Good morning. Do NOT get stuck in the comments section of life today. Make, do, create the things. Let others tussle it out....
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F*ck Love: One Shrink's Sensible Advice for Finding a Lasting Relationship

Michael M D Bennett · Touchstone
Pages: 253
Format: Print book

From the brilliant New York Times bestselling authors of the "refreshingly blunt" (Harper's Bazaar) F*ck Feelings - this seriously irreverent roadmap reveals the essentials to look for when you're done being suckered by the promise of true love and want help seeking a real,...
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The Rough Patch: Marriage and the Art of Living Together

DAPHNE DE MARNEFFE · Scribner
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

From a leading clinical psychologist who has counseled couples and individuals for decades, a wise, radical, and optimistic approach to marriage that promises compatibility between an individual's development and the often relentless demands of a relationship.People today are trying to make...
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Bipolar, Not So Much: Understanding Your Mood Swings and Depression

Chris Aiken · W.W. Norton & Company
Pages: 352
Format: Print book

Approaching depression as a complex disorder with many different facets rather than all-or-nothing.Depression confuses the mind, strips away hope, and causes people to blame themselves for an illness they never asked for. This book presents a revolutionary new understanding of the concept...
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The Completion Process: The Practice of Putting Yourself Back Together Again

Teal Swan · Hay House
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

Teal Swan's previous book, Shadows Before Dawn, told the incredible story of how she survived 13 years of horrific physical, mental, and sexual abuse at the hands of a cult member in her community. After her escape at age 19, she forged a path back from the edge of despair and began...
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Super Mind: How to Boost Performance and Live a Richer and Happier Life Through Transcendental Meditation

Norman E Rosenthal · TarcherPerigee
Pages: 309
Format: Paperback

The noted research psychiatrist and New York Times-bestselling author explores how Transcendental Meditation permanently alters your daily consciousness, resulting in greater productivity, emotional resilience, and aptitude for success.Most of us believe that we live in only three states...
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Together, Closer: The Art and Science of Intimacy in Friendship, Love, and Family

Giovanni Frazzetto · Penguin Books
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

For readers of Oliver Sacks and Stephen Grosz, a wondrous, deeply felt book that explores intimacy through the stories of eight relationships, from the author of Joy, Guilt, Anger, Love The bonds we are capable of feeling toward other people - how we know and belong to one another - provide...
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Big Fit Girl: Embrace the Body You Have

LOUISE GREEN · GREYSTONE Books
Pages: 248
Format: Print book

In Big Fit Girl, Louise Green describes how the fitness industry fails to meet the needs of plus-size women and thus prevents them from improving their health and fitness. By telling her own story of how she stopped dieting, got off the couch, and unleashed her inner athlete - as well as showcasing...
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Smarter Next Year: The Revolutionary Science for a Smarter, Happier You

David Bardsley Dr. · Simple Truths
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

Contrary to accepted belief, developing and enhancing cognitive ability can be achieved at any stage in life. Smarter Next Year presents the latest scientific information and best practices for increasing intelligence at any age, whether you're 5, 55, or 105. This self-help book provides...
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A Little Bit of Meditation: An Introduction to Mindfulness

Amy Leigh Mercree · Sterling Ethos
Pages: 120
Format: Hardcover

An easy-to-use, informative introduction to one of today's most popular spiritual practices: meditation. Meditation is a proven method of finding calm and coping with our crazy world. Amy Leigh Mercree explores the history of this ancient practice as well as its practical applications...
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Crystal Rx: Daily Rituals for Cultivating Calm, Achieving Your Goals, and Rocking Your Inner Gem Boss

Colleen McCann · Dey Street Books
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

Tap into your "Soul GPS" with this essential guide to the healing power of crystals, from their ancient origins to their modern-day applications.Since the dawn of time, people have been drawn to gemstones, using them in burial rites, divination practices, healing rituals, spiritual...
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Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World

Cal Newport · Portfolio
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

The key to living well in a high tech world is to spend much less time using technology.Georgetown computer scientist Cal Newport's Deep Work sparked a movement around the idea that unbroken concentration produces far more value than the electronic busyness that defines the modern work...
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The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life's Direction and Purpose

Oprah Winfrey · Flatiron Books
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

Everyone has a purpose. And, according to Oprah Winfrey, "Your real job in life is to figure out as soon as possible what that is, who you are meant to be, and begin to honor your calling in the best way possible." That journey starts right here. In her latest book, The Path Made...
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The Code of Trust: An American Counterintelligence Expert's Five Rules to Lead and Succeed

CAMERON STAUTH · St. Martin's Press
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

Robin Dreeke is a 28-year veteran of federal service, including the United States Naval Academy, United States Marine Corps. He served most recently as a senior agent in the FBI, with 20 years of experience. He was, until recently, the head of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis...
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