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Publisher
Free Press
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Most of us believe that once we reach 40 or so, we begin the slow and steady decline of our minds and bodies. But according to Drs. Roizen and Oz, aging isn't a decline of our systems--the very biological processes that age us are actually designed to help us when we're younger. At the core of the book are the Major Agers, fourteen biological processes that control your aging. The doctors explain how to fight their effects, and provide a 14-day plan...
Author
Publisher
JLML Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Janet Lansbury's advice on respectful parenting is quoted and shared by millions of readers worldwide. Inspired by the pioneering parenting philosophy of her friend and mentor, Magda Gerber, Janet's influential voice encourages parents and child care professionals to perceive babies as unique, capable human beings with natural abilities to learn without being taught; to develop motor and cognitive skills; communicate; face age appropriate struggles;...
Publisher
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
It's a year of bold new beginnings as your favorite doctor's return to Seattle Grace for the biggest challenge of their lives. The plane crash that took the life of Lexie Grey sends shockwaves throughout the hospital. But from the ashes, romance will rise, with each surgeon handling the loss in their own personal way. All twenty-four episodes and never before seen bonus features.
Author
Publisher
Deyst
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"From psychotherapist and TikTok personality Dr. Annie Zimmerman comes a toolkit to transform yourself and your relationships, with advice on how to heal past trauma, build sustainable connections, and take ownership of your mental health. Every day, psychotherapist Dr. Annie Zimmerman meets clients in her private London practice who are struggling with their lives. They're committed to achieving personal growth, making changes--but they're struck...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Are you anxious, frazzled, exhausted? Do you find yourself constantly worrying? Do you feel like you're "running on empty"? Like millions of people living today, you could be experiencing brain drain. These days, it seems like everything in our day-to-day lives--from the smart phones we can't stop using, to the processed foods we eat all day long, to the many hours we spend at our jobs--is causing major brain drain. The short-term effects of brain...
Author
Publisher
Hay House, Inc
Language
English
Description
"Developmental delays and signs of autism usually show up before 18 months of age, yet children are often not diagnosed until they are 4 or 5 years old. In Turn Autism Around, Dr. Mary Barbera explains why parents can't afford to worry and wait in long lines for evaluations and treatment while not knowing how to help their children. She empowers parents, caregivers, and early intervention professionals to regain hope and take back control with simple...
Author
Publisher
HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"New York Times bestselling author Dean Karnazes was named by TIME magazine as one of the Hundred Most Influential People in the World. An ultramarathoning legend, Karnazes has raced and competed across the globe, from the heat of Death Valley to the frigid cold of the South Point. He once ran 50 marathons, in all 50 states, in 50 consecutive days. He's run for hundreds of hours without rest and was called a real superhero by Stan Lee. In A Runner's...
Author
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever found yourself re-reading the same sentence four or five times and thought 'I should get more sleep'? Are you clueless as to why one paragraph just seems to 'flow' while you simply can't recall the contents of another? Guess what: you are not alone. Even the best writers fail to grasp why their writing works. This is the first science-based guide to writing, employing cutting-edge research on how our minds process written language, to...
55) Healthy habits suck: how to get off the couch & live a healthy life... even if you don't want to
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Salad instead of steak? Working out? Skipping that second beer or glass of wine? Healthy habits are THE WORST. If you're someone who gets up every morning and can't wait for your run, considers eating sweet potatoes a splurge, and sets aside thirty minutes before work to meditate--this book isn't for you. If you're someone who thinks about getting up to go for a run but goes back to sleep, regrets last night's dinner of fast food, and can barely...
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Why Don't Fish Drown? is an irreverent and informative introduction to tricky questions about natural history, getting to the heart of the fascinating world of the animal kingdom and its varied cast. Why don't humans have tails? Why can't my dog talk to me? Why does a shark need such big teeth?
Author
Publisher
Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Some people can fight off infections relatively easily, with minor symptoms, while others suffer severely. But these outcomes--and our immune responses against them--aren't fixed; we can build immune resilience. But how? The answer goes beyond popping vitamin C and zinc during flu season. As clinical nutritionist Romilly Hodges reveals, our immune system is intricate and multifaceted, and powerfully impacted by what we eat, as well as by our lifestyle...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Whether you're falling for that man-child for the fifty-seventh time or text messaging your way to stalker status, dating can make you want to find a nice roomy hermitage on Airbnb and live a solitary, monk-like life. Luckily, that frustration ends now. This [book] breaks away from your typical dating guide by taking a page from Aesop's playbook with ... modern-day dating fables paired with advice ... quizzes, graphs, and illustrations"--Page 4 of...
Author
Publisher
The Guilford Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"If you are the parent of a toddler or preschooler, chances are you know a thing or two about tantrums. While those epic meltdowns can certainly be part of 'normal' toddler behavior, they are still maddening, stressful, and exhausting--for everyone involved. What can you do to keep your cool and help your child calm down? Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, child psychologist and mother of two, has a unique understanding of both the science behind tantrums...
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