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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise December 2020 |
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| The Hype Machine: How Social Media Disrupts Our Elections, Our Economy, and Our Health... by Sinan AralWhat it's about: the unintended effects (both positive and negative) of widespread social media use on our selves and our societies, and a look at how things got to this point.
Read it for: the thorough research, which includes a look at the underpinnings of the social media ecosystem; the level-headed handling of polarizing topics like mental health and children's social media usage. |
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| The Leader's Guide to Unconscious Bias: How to Reframe Bias, Cultivate Connection... by Pamela Fuller and Mark Murphy with Anne ChowWhat it is: a straightforward guide for managers to assess the existence and effects of unconscious bias on themselves and their organizations, with advice and tools to help them address it.
Why you should read it: The recommendations are practical and based on the experiences of real people, and will be useful both inside and outside of the workplace. |
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People who love to eat are always the best people : and other wisdom
by Julia Child
A gift-appropriate collection of memorable quotes by the legendary culinary authority shares insights into Child’s philosophies about love, life and food, from “If you’re afraid of butter, use cream” to “I think every woman should have a blowtorch.” Illustrations.
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| Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change by Maggie SmithWhat it is: a thoughtful and moving collection of short essays on loss, longing, and using creativity to help with bouncing back after difficult life experiences.
Why you might like it: Although the essays address serious topics like miscarriage and postpartum depression, the book maintains an inspiring tone throughout.
Reviewers say: "Simple yet profound insights and advice to return to in times of confusion or loss" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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| How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring... by Guy RazWhat it is: an inspiring and candid examination of the journeys of successful business founders and the lessons to take away from their stories.
Don't miss: a look at the importance of partnership in a business environment that tends to lionize individuals instead of appreciating teams.
About the author: Long-time NPR contributor Guy Raz has worked on shows like All Things Considered and TED Radio Hour, in addition to the podcast How I Built This, which he began in 2016. |
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The M Word : How to Thrive in Menopause
by Ginni Mansberg
World-renowned author and GP, Dr Ginni Mansberg, offers an informed, medical perspective on the facts of menopause in The M Word, uncovering the truth behind Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and ultimately giving you agency over your menopause journey
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Calm the h*ck down : how to let go and lighten up about parenting
by Melanie Dale
An author, speaker, podcaster and mother of three offers a humorous guide to raising children using amusing personal stories and real-life research to encourage parents to lighten up, stress less and enjoy the journey. Original. 40,000 first printing.
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| The Nocturnal Brain: Nightmares, Neuroscience, and the Secret World of Sleep by Guy LeschzinerWhat it is: a science-based yet still accessible review of the neuroscience of sleep, with a focus on sleep disorder case studies from the author's medical career.
Read it for: the outline of each patient's plan of care, which gives readers a look at the full road to recovery and not just an open-ended list of suggestions. |
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| Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, PhDWhat it is: an engaging and conversational attempt to answer the most scientifically elusive question about sleep.
Topics include: how relatively recent our understanding of the mechanics of sleep truly is; what sleep deprivation can do to the mind and body; how modern society's relationship with time makes everyone get less sleep than they need. |
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| The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How to Fix It by W. Chris Winter, MDWhat it's about: the most common sleep problems and what can be done to manage them by changing your habits around food, exercise, lighting, and time management.
Don't miss: the tips for how people (like shift workers) who might not be able to make radical changes to their sleep habits can modify small things that will still have an impact. |
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