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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise October 2018
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| Pilates for Living: Get Stronger, Fitter and Healthier for an Active Later Life by Harri AngellWhat it is: an uncomplicated, accessible guide to Pilates -- what the exercises are, how to build your own routine, and the ways it can help support lifelong health and fitness.
Who it's for: people over 50 and anyone interested in building a foundation of strength, flexibility, and good exercise habits to prepare them for aging well. |
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| Small Animals: Parenthood in the Age of Fear by Kim BrooksWhat it's about: One day, novelist Kim Brooks (best known for 2016's The Houseguest) makes a split-second parenting choice that later has dramatic and unforeseen consequences and revolutionize her perspective on modern motherhood.
Is it for you? Brooks' account of the incident and its aftermath is engaging and compelling, but rarely apologetic.
Reviewers say: "essential reading for parents, policymakers, and all others concerned about our children and their future" (Library Journal). |
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Slow : simple living for a frantic world
by Brooke McAlary
A popular podcaster, blogger and "slow-living" guru describes how to find health and happiness in our busy modern lives by focusing on what really matters and decluttering, disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with people you love.
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| Strong: Nine Workout Programs for Women to Burn Fat, Boost Metabolism, and... by Lou Schuler and Alwyn CosgroveWhat it is: a women's fitness manual that focuses primarily on training to build strength for its own sake, in contrast to the many other weight-loss focused books targeted at women.
Includes: a brief introduction to the body's muscles, a look at recommended weight lifting equipment, and tips for strength-training newbies. |
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