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Home, Health, & Wealth... +fun! September 2026 |
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Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America
by Sean Sherman
Discover the multifaceted story of the foods that have linked the environment, traditions, and legacy of Native American tribes for millennia through over 150 ancestral and modern Indigenous recipes from three-time James Beard Award-winning Sioux chef Sean Sherman. Sean ... is a leading figure in the Indigenous food movement--serving as the go-to source for stories on Indigenous food, Indigenous food issues, and recipes. In Turtle Island, he explores the diverse Native foodways of this continent, spotlighting the foods that have nourished, both physically and spiritually, the North American peoples for generations. Organized by regions, this book highlights the unique culinary traditions of Turtle Island--the name for this land across multiple Indigenous cultures--that are as varied and rich as the landscapes from which they arise.
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The Gravel Garden: Visionary, Drought-Defying, Naturalistic Designs
by Jeff Epping
An introduction to gravel gardening, featuring 20 gardens across the US and Europe that are leading the way in this ecological, drought-defying, low-maintenance technique. Gravel gardening is a drought-defying, low-maintenance gardening technique in which deep-rooted, drought tolerant perennials are planted in a deep layer of gravel that suppresses weeds and conserves water. In The Gravel Garden, longtime horticulturist Jeff Epping explores the art of gravel gardening as a naturalistic approach with huge promise for the future of ecological landscaping. Alongside 20 gorgeously photographed gardens in both the US and Europe, including Epping's own home gravel garden in Wisconsin, the book offers insights from leading naturalistic designers such as Roy Diblik and Cassian Schmidt, as well as practical techniques for various scales and applications, from intimate home settings to expansive public and commercial spaces. Gardeners at any scale will be inspired to create their own beautiful garden with the resilience necessary to stand up to our changing climate.
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Let's Botanize: 101 Ways to Connect with Plants
by Ben Goulet-Scott
Botanizing is the new birding! This fascinating book of 101 botany prompts is about the joy of getting to know plants in much the same way we get to know birds, through observation and attention. Let's Botanize! is a guide to learning about and understanding the world of plants, a hobby that can ease stress, bring joy, and deepen your connection with the incredible diversity of life all around you. With easy entry points and lush photography, the 101 prompts inspire readers to engage with plant life meaningfully each day by observing the parts, patterns, and processes that make plants so amazing-- Provided by publisher.
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Plant This, Not That: Over 200 Native Plant Swaps for a More Sustainable, Pollinator-Friendly Garden
by Elise Howard
A comprehensive guide to creating a native plant garden anywhere in the contiguous United States, with an easy-to-follow, this, not that format, as featured in the New York Times. These days, home gardeners know that many traditional, non-native garden plants--like English ivy, barberry, and burning bush--don't support our bees, butterflies, birds, and other creatures. And that native plants are more likely to thrive, because they evolved as part of the local ecology, so they often require less fussy maintenance and don't depend on pesticides and fertilizers. But gardeners ready to make the switch may ask: Where do I begin? And how do I find the best native plants for my landscape? Plant This, Not That considers some of the most common non-native (and often, invasive) plants in North American gardens and suggests substitutions for more beneficial and equally beautiful natives. Each native plant listing includes a full-color photo, along with sun, water, and soil requirements; ornamental features (including bloom time and color and whether the plant has berries, fruit, and/or fall color); and the pollinators known to depend on and support that plant. Accompanying maps show every plant's locally native range, down to the county level. The book also features an overview of how native plants contribute to our local ecosystems, where to shop for them, advice on maintaining a mostly native garden, and resources to learn more about native planting.
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Solar Power for Dummies
by Ally Stone
Save money (and the planet!) with this hands-on and timely guide to solar power for residential and commercial use. Looking for an easy-to-follow introduction to solar energy? Solar Power For Dummies walks you through the differences between residential, commercial, and utility-scale systems, as well as the latest advancements in solar panel technology and energy storage solutions that create new opportunities and applications for consumers and businesses. You'll learn all about how to navigate the latest permitting processes for installing solar panels in your home. You'll also discover how solar power can help you guard against grid instability and generate financial savings while reducing your carbon footprint. Inside: Evaluate your solar potential and design your system Navigate federal regulations and tax incentives Look to the future with totally new technologies like space-based solar energy Perfect for homeowners interested in the financial and environmental benefits created by incorporating solar energy into their homes--as well as for those who just want to learn more about the awesome potential of our sun--Solar Power For Dummies is an approachable reference to the benefits, processes, financial implications, and installation options you need to understand before you take advantage of this exciting energy technology.
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The ADHD Field Guide for Adults
by Cate Osborn
From the mental health advocates Cate Osborn (@Catieosaurus) and Erik Gude (@ErikGude) comes a modern and refreshingly honest guide to managing ADHD for adults, that gives solid information and practical tips in a format that you can actually consume (KC Davis, LPC, New York Times bestselling author). WELCOME TO THE CLUB--ADHD is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in adults, yet there are no US guidelines for diagnosing and treating patients beyond childhood (The New York Times). With roughly eight million adults living with ADHD and more people seeking and receiving diagnoses each year, there's a huge gap between lived experiences and straightforward information. Enter Cate Osborn and Erik Gude, ADHD advocates, educators, and hosts of the wildly popular podcast Catie and Eric's Infinite Quest: An ADHD Adventure. They have witnessed this info gap firsthand in their own lives and in the flood of questions they regularly field from their millions of social media followers. Irreverent, indispensable, candid, and reassuring, Cate and Erik don't paper over the realities of neurodivergence. They give it to you straight. Featuring the most up-to-date foundational information, The ADHD Field Guide for Adults also explores issues that are rarely discussed, such as navigating sex and intimacy, and the healthcare system. Ingeniously structured and designed to be accessible for neurodivergent readers,
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The Breast Advice: All You Need to Know about Breast Health, Screening, and Treatment
by Elisa Port
Everything you need to know about breast health and breast cancer in one place, essential advice you can trust from Mount Sinai's Chief of Breast Surgery, Dr. Elisa Port, and her patients. Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in the United States. There are 300,000 women diagnosed in the United States each year, and of all cancers women get, one in three will be breast. Everyone has been touched by breast cancer in some way - as the more than 4 million breast cancer survivors in the US can attest. With misinformation flooding us from chat forums to wellness influencers, where can we turn for the truth? The Breast Advice offers a trustworthy resource as you navigate assessing your risk of breast cancer, navigate screening and prevention, and treatment, dispelling myths and laying out the facts, including the latest innovations from AI to new screening techniques. Bringing in patients' wisdom together with her 25 years of experience as one of New York's most celebrated specialists, Mount Sinai's Chief of Breast Surgery Dr. Elisa Port has created a comprehensive guide to breast cancer risk, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men's Lives
by Darby Saxbe
A groundbreaking exploration of the science and significance of fatherhood that shows great dads are made, not born. Over the last decade, we've learned more about the transformative power of parenthood--biologically, psychologically, and socially--than ever before. But while the experience of motherhood has attracted well-deserved attention, fatherhood has remained overlooked and, often, misunderstood. Now, in Dad Brain, field-leading psychologist Darby Saxbe, PhD, explains how becoming a father changes men, from their bodies and brain architecture to their hormones and sense of purpose. Inspired by her relationship with her dad, Saxbe has studied fathers and families for over twenty years. In her first book, she takes readers behind the scenes of her new research and around the world, from hunter-gatherers in the Congo to contemporary suburban dads, and into her pioneering studies of how parenthood shapes men's brains and lives. Readers may be surprised to learn that, in addition to altering a dad's hormones and health (yes, men experience postpartum depression, and dad bod is real), parenthood can also benefit men. Dads who spend time with their kids sharpen their paternal instincts and even show more youthful brains in later life. Dads' unique approach to play makes kids more resilient, and fathers bring new insights to workplaces and build better societies. Ultimately, fatherhood can help men discover a richer, more connected, and more meaningful life. For fans of science-based storytelling that is also irreverent, funny, and personal, Dad Brain offers an illuminating, empowering, and optimistic new understanding of fatherhood that will become a must-read for every parent.
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Guilt Free: Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations
by Jennifer Reid
Women are living with too much guilt. Across motherhood, careers, relationships, and beyond, we are powerfully socialized to feel guilty -- for not doing enough, for doing too much, for putting ourselves first. Often without realizing, we end up making decisions based on what we think we should be doing instead of what we actually want and need. Why is guilt so powerful? And what does a guilt-free life look like? For over a decade, psychiatrist, Jennifer Reid, MD, asked herself these very questions as she worked with hundreds of highly functioning, successful women otherwise burdened by guilt. In Guilt Free, she helps us understand and dismantle its roots in order to access more joy, agency, and purpose in our lives.
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Heal Faster: Unlock Your Body's Rapid Recovery Reflex
by Victoria Maizes
Discover how to harness your body's innate healing mechanisms to recover faster and more completely from virtually any condition, from common colds to chronic disease, by the author of Be Fruitful and cohost of the Body of Wonder podcast, and in collaboration with the AARP. What if your body already has all the healing tools it needs--and you just need to learn how to activate them? In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Victoria Maizes, a pioneer of integrative medicine, reveals the remarkable power of what she calls the rapid recovery reflex--your body's built-in ability to restore balance and heal from illness, injury, and stress. Drawing on forty years of medical experience and cutting-edge research, Dr. Maizes shows that complete recovery is possible for a wide range of conditions when you know how to support your body's natural healing processes. From short-term ailments--like colds and sprains--to chronic conditions--like asthma and diabetes--to recovering from surgery, this book offers evidence-based strategies to heal faster and more completely. Inside you'll discover: -Science-backed strategies that can speed up recovery from common ailments (like GERD, UTIs, anxiety, asthma, and eczema), chronic conditions, and even surgery. -Surprising reasons why you should sometimes let your body's natural inflammatory response do its healing work. -A personalized Recovery Toolkit with essential supplements, practices, and remedies for different conditions. -Integrative tools that really work when managing mental health, stress, and anxiety. Rather than merely treating symptoms, Dr. Maizes shows how to address the root causes of illness while providing practical tools for activating your rapid recovery reflex. This comprehensive guide empowers you to take charge of your health and tap into your body's remarkable ability to heal itself.
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Your Child Is Not Their Weight: Parenting in a Size-Obsessed World
by Joey Skelton MD MS
If you've been told your child needs to lose weight, you know how hard it can be. You love your child just as they are and want them to feel good about themselves and their body. But, you may also have very legitimate concerns about weight-related bullying, anti-fat bias, and possible long-term health issues. While there are no easy answers, Your Child Is Not Their Weight offers compassionate and realistic parenting advice to help improve your child's overall health without compromising their happiness or self-esteem. Leading pediatric obesity medicine specialists, Joey Skelton, MD, MS, MD, and his team, Dara Garner-Edwards, MSW, LCSW, and Melissa Moses, MS, RDN, LDN, have in-depth medical expertise as well as decades of practical, hands-on experience working with families like yours in their clinic. Their family-focused approach acknowledges that body weight is a complex issue, that diets almost always fail, and that eating disorders are a real risk--even, and maybe especially, for children in bigger bodies. But, they also share exactly how you can make a big difference for your child by focusing on healthy habits, outdoor play, and your own unconditional love for your child. You will be empowered to address weight concerns while making sure your child never doubts that they are loved and wonderful, regardless of the unrealistic body images and weight bias that the world so often perpetuates. Your Child Is Not Their Weight will help you discover a better way forward, together.
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200 Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Quilters: The Must-Have Manual Every Quilter Needs
by Ellen Perez
200 Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Quilters is packed with practical advice and clever workarounds designed to make your quilting experience smoother, faster, and more enjoyable, no matter your skill level. You'll find expert solutions to common quilting problems, like how to fix bulky seams and tangled threads. Every tip is easy to follow, tried-and-true, and designed to help you avoid frustration while making the most of your fabric, tools, and time. Author Ellie Perez, also known as Ellie the Quilter, draws from her years of experience teaching and creating. She shares her favorite hacks for cutting more accurately, pressing more efficiently, storing supplies on a budget, and keeping your projects organized and stress-free. If you're ready to quilt smarter, not harder, this is the book you'll reach for again and again!
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Art from the Garden: Create 25 Beautiful Botanical Projects
by Kerry Michaels
Bring the beauty of your surroundings into your home through 25 tasteful art projects featured in the gorgeous creative guide. Art from the Garden is your guide to creating works of art with materials from nature and your own backyard. Learn how to transform natural materials--flowers, leaves, stones, twigs--into artful pieces that bring warmth and character to your home. Through 25 beautifully photographed, fully illustrated, step-by-step projects, artist and photographer Kerry Michaels shows how to create works that capture the textures and colors of the garden. Follow her clear and engaging instructions to create visually stunning frozen floral luminarias, flowing sun printed silk scarves, striking vases using twigs, a playful arrangement of gilded weeds, and so much more. Offering inspiration, practical techniques, and design ideas, this book celebrates individual style and creativity. For beginners and experienced artists and craftspeople, Art from the Garden is perfect for those wishing to blend creativity with nature's beauty and bounty in sophisticated and highly personalized ways.
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Fodor's Southern California: With Los Angeles, San Diego, the Central Coast & the Best Road Trips
by Fodor's Travel Guides
Whether you want to get a glimpse of the Hollywood sign, hike in Joshua Tree National Park, or visit San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, the local Fodor's travel experts in Southern California are here to help! Fodor's Southern California guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos
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Fodor's Essential Portugal
by Fodor's Travel Guides
Whether you want to explore Lisbon, go on a wine-tasting trip in the Douro Valley, or lounge on the beaches of the Algarve, the local Fodor's travel experts in Portugal are here to help! Fodor's Essential Portugal guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.
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Frommer's Spain
by Peter Barron
Frommer's books aren't written by A.I., like so many others, or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We use seasoned, locally-based journalists like Peter Barron (formerly of the BBC), along with writers who live part-time in Spain, like Patricia Harris, David Lyon and Murray Stewart. The four of them spent months checking out all of Spain's best hotels, attractions, shops, wineries, and restaurants in person, so they could offer authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the venues that suit your tastes and budget.
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