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121 First Dates: How to Succeed at Online Dating, Fall in Love, and Live Happily Ever After

Wendy Newman · Atria Books/Beyond Words, 2016.
Pages: 296
Format: Print book

Based on years of research and 121 real-life first dates, relationship expert Wendy Newman dishes up practical wisdom for navigating the online dating trenches with grace, efficiency, and a strong dose of humor.

Wendy Newman has made every imaginable dating mistake so you don't have...
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Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions

Johann Hari · Bloomsbury USA
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author of Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs, a radical new way of thinking about depression and anxiety.

What really causes depression and anxiety--and how can we really solve them? Award-winning journalist...

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I Had a Nice Time And Other Lies...: How to find love & sh*t like that

The Betches · Gallery Books
Pages: 320
Format: Print book

The New York Times bestselling authors of Nice Is Just a Place in France and creators of the online humor and advice phenomenon Betches.com and Instagram account @Betches explain the brutal truths of how to date like a true betch, with insights from the Head Pro.

In...
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Stand Firm: Resisting the Self-Improvement Craze

Svend Brinkman · Polity
Pages: 138
Format: Hardcover

The pace of modern life is accelerating. To keep up, we must keep on moving and adapting - constantly striving for greater happiness and success. Or so we are told. But the demands of life in the fast lane come at a price: stress, fatigue and depression are at an all-time high, while our social...
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For Small Creatures Such as We: Rituals for Finding Meaning in Our Unlikely World

Sasha Sagan · G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

Part memoir, part guidebook, and part social history, For Small Creatures Such as We is the first book from the daughter of Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan--a luminous exploration of Earth's marvels that require no faith in order to be believed.

"What is the meaning of life?...
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The Path Between Us: An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships

SUZANNE STABILE · IVP Books
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

Most of us have no idea how others see or process their experiences. And that can make relationships hard, whether with intimate partners, with friends, or in our professional lives. Understanding the motivations and dynamics of these different personality types can be the key that unlocks...
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Everything I Learned about Life, I Learned in Dance Class

Abby Lee Miller · William Morrow
Format: Hardcover

Ultimate Tiger Mom Abby Lee Millerthe passionate unapologetically outspoken tough-as-nails star of Lifetimes phenomenal hit Dance Moms and Abbys Ultimate Dance Competitionoffers inspirational tough love guidance for parents who want to help their children succeed and for readers of all ages...
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Laugh Your Way to Happiness: The Science of Laughter for Total Well-Being

Lesley Lyle · Watkins Publishing

Lesley Lyle presents the surprising scientific evidence that reveals the importance of laughter for our mental and physical health, our prosperity, our relationships, our careers – in fact, every aspect of our lives. Drawing inspiration from Laughter Yoga, a movement founded in India...
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Rest in peace : a planning guide for the inevitable

Charles Walts · Next Century Pub
Pages: 162
Format: Print book

As human beings, we are not immortal.

Life comes with an expiration date and sooner or later we are all going to pass away, often without warning or time to prepare.

To help prepare for the end of life, Rest in Peace is a pre-death planning guide; whether it be for your...

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Make It Mighty Ugly: Exercises & Advice for Getting Creative Even When It Ain't Pretty

Kim Piper Werker · Sasquatch Books
Pages: 219
Format: Print book

Fans of DIY projects and crafts will conquer their fear of failure and create their own masterpieces using this fun and inspiring handbook. Get Crafty. Make Great Stuff. Be Creative The number one fear of all creative types--crafters, DIYers, makers, artists--is that failure lurks right...
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The Marriage Act: The Risk I Took to Keep My Best Friend in America, and What It Taught Us About Love

Liza Monroy · Counterpoint LLC
Pages: 301
Format: Paperback

After her traditional engagement to her high school sweetheart falls apart, Liza Monroy faced the prospect of another devastating loss: the deportation of her best friend Emir. Desperate to stay in America, Emir tried every legal recourse to obtain a green card knowing that his return to the Middle...
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The Art of Noticing: 131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday

Rob Walker · Knopf
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

An imaginative, thought-provoking gift book to awaken your senses and attune them to the things that matter in your life.

Welcome to the era of white noise. Our lives are in constant tether to phones, to email, and to social media. In this age of distraction, the ability to experience...
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Unworthy: How to Stop Hating Yourself

Anneli Rufus · Tarcher
Format: Hardcover

"Anneli Rufus has an incredible insight into the human condition. Through observation and anecdote, she shows us that no matter what was said or done to us, self-loathing does not have to be our fate. Hers is a strong, sympathetic and encouraging voice." - Henry Rollins"This...
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The Dharma of Modern Mindfulness: Discovering the Buddhist Teachings at the Heart of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

BETH ANN MULLIGAN · New Harbinger Publications
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback

Deeply embedded in the practice of contemporary mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) are concepts drawn from the ancient wisdom of meditative traditions. The Dharma of Modern Mindfulness uncovers the essential Buddhist teachings at the heart of this powerful anti-stress...

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How to Raise a Reader

Pamela Paul · Workman Publishing Company
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover

An indispensable guide to welcoming children - from babies to teens - to a lifelong love of reading, written by Pamela Paul and Maria Russo, editors of The New York Times Book Review.

Do you remember your first visit to where the wild things are? How about curling up for hours...
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