Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise
October 2019
Recent Releases
Heart solution for women : a proven program to prevent and reverse heart disease
by Mark Menolascino

A leading internal medicine doctor on the front lines of cardiac research outlines a program for alleviating heart disease as it presents in women patients, addressing the factors that cause early signs to go unrecognized. 40,000 first printing.
Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively... 
by Thomas Erikson

What it's about: Translated from Swedish, this engaging and accessible book examines common pitfalls in business communication and offers tips on how to manage them. 

Red, yellow, blue, or green? Erikson argues that there are four main personality types in the business world and offers tips on how to recognize them, make the most of their strengths, and navigate their weaknesses. 

Try this next: The Loyalist Team by Linda Adams. 
 
Normal Sucks: How to Live, Learn, and Thrive Outside the Lines
by Jonathan Mooney

What it is: a thought-provoking and inspiring call to radically shift the way we perceive learning disabilities and the people diagnosed with them, written from the perspective of an adult with dyslexia and ADHD.

What sets it apart: Besides the author's insider perspective, Normal Sucks also goes beyond the usual focus on the behavioral impacts of neurodiversity to explain the emotional fallout of living in a society not equipped to understand people like him.
The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes
by David Robson

What it is: an engaging and persuasive exploration of the ways that even the smartest people are susceptible to faulty reasoning, with tips for improving critical thinking skills.

Famous foibles: the multiple times that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle fell for paranormal hoaxes; Nobel laureate James Watson's participation in the eugenics movement.

Reviewers say: "entertaining and highly readable" (Publishers Weekly).
Debunking Myths
Doctor Chopra says : medical facts and myths everyone should know
by Sanjiv Chopra

Two leading medical practitioners present an accessible tour of the latest medical discoveries to inform readers on how to distinguish facts from misinformation, challenging popular conceptions about a range of common lifestyle practices. 150,000 first printing.
How to Fall in Love With Anyone: A Memoir in Essays
by Mandy Len Catron

What it's about: Based on Mandy Len Catron's viral article about a list of 36 questions that promise to quickly create intimacy between strangers, this thoughtful and reflective collection of essays tackles love, relationships, and the questions they leave us with.

Myth busted: that modern
Valentine's Day was created by greeting card companies.

Reviewers say: "Catron melds science and emotion beautifully" (Booklist).
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics
by Dan Harris and Jeff Warren, with Carlye Adler

What it is: a practical, low-pressure guide to fitting meditation into your life, even if you don't think you have the time, space, skill, or patience for it -- or are just skeptical of the benefits.  

Myths busted: that meditation requires a serious attitude, large time commitment, and a dedicated space.

Author alert: Host of Nightline and co-host of Good Morning America, journalist Dan Harris previously published the book 10% Happier. 
Hype : a doctor's guide to medical myths, exaggerated claims and bad advice - how to tell what's real and what's not
by Nina Shapiro

An award-winning Otolaryngologist examines the actual science behind our collective health beliefs, dispelling misinformation and myths including the idea that sugar is toxic and the importance of drinking 8 glasses of water a day.
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