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The 100: Count ONLY Sugar Calories and Lose Up to 18 Lbs. in 2 Weeks
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Jorge Cruise
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: William Morrow (2013, May 28th).
Pages: 228
Be a part of the diet revolution and change your relationship with calories foreverAmerica's favorite diet and fitness expert, Jorge Cruise, will change the way you think about calories. For years, conventional wisdom has continued to state the wrong and outdated research that says simply counting calories is the key to weight loss, and if you cannot follow that plan, you must lack willpower. Now Jorge Cruise's passion for dietary science has revealed the true cause of the obesity epidemic—counting the wrong calories!The 100 will free you from counting calories and points and constantly trying to eat less with the conclusive truth: all calories are not created equal. Jorge has been working to uncover the latest advances in dietary science for more than a decade, and now the newest science confirms that Sugar Calories are the only calories you'll need to keep track of on this simple, fast, and guilt-free weight-loss plan. more
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Having Sex, Wanting Intimacy: Why Women Settle for One-Sided Relationships
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Jill P. Weber
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (2013, Feb 1st).
Pages: 246
Finding lasting love and intimacy can be difficult for many women. Some end up agreeing to sexual relationships hoping that they may lead to longer, more fulfilling relationships, only to be let down when they don’t. Here, Jill Weber explains why women feel forced into a male model of dating that barters sex for the unrealistic hope that it will lead to emotional intimacy. What it leads to for the woman, most often, is disappointment, despair, and impaired self-esteem. “Sextimacy,” as Weber terms it, traps women in relationships that are one-sided and lack emotional intimacy. When this happens, women routinely blame themselves instead of realizing they should blame their romantic strategy.This book, in a step-by-step progression, shows a better way to break the cycle and cultivating better relationships. more
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Permanent Present Tense: The Unforgettable Life of the Amnesic Patient, H. M.
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Suzanne Corkin
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Basic Books (2013, Jan 29th).
Pages: 384
In 1953, 27-year-old Henry Gustave Molaison underwent an experimental “psychosurgical” procedure—a targeted lobotomy—in an effort to alleviate his debilitating epilepsy. The outcome was unexpected—when Henry awoke, he could no longer form new memories, and for the rest of his life would be trapped in the moment. But Henry’s tragedy would prove a gift to humanity. As renowned neuroscientist Suzanne Corkin explains in Permanent Present Tense, she and her colleagues brought to light the sharp contrast between Henry’s crippling memory impairment and his preserved intellect. This new insight that the capacity for remembering is housed in a specific brain area revolutionized the science of memory. The case of Henry—known only by his initials H. more
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Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Michael Norton
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster (2013, May 14th).
Pages: 224
If you think money can’t buy happiness, you’re not spending it right. Two rising stars in behavioral science explain how money can buy happiness—if you follow five core principles of smarter spending. Happy Money offers a tour of new research on the science of spending. Most people recognize that they need professional advice on how to earn, save, and invest their money. When it comes to spending that money, most people just follow their intuitions. But scientific research shows that those intuitions are often wrong. Happy Money explains why you can get more happiness for your money by following five principles, from choosing experiences over stuff to spending money on others. And the five principles can be used not only by individuals but by companies seeking to create happier employees and provide “happier products” to their customers. more
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The Chia Seed Cookbook: Eat Well, Feel Great, Lose Weight
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: MySeeds Chia Test Kitchen
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing; 1 edition (2013, Jan 2nd).
Pages: 224
Discover the amazing seeds that will transform your cooking and your health! You may have heard of chia plants (or at least Chia Pets), but do you know just how good the plant’s tiny seeds are for you, and how versatile they are? The chia plant is a relative of the mint plant. It makes tiny, flavorless, gluten-free seeds that are chock full of antioxidants and fiber, and when combined with water, they can be used as a replacement for butter or oil in your favorite baked goods. In addition, the seeds contain an oil that naturally repels pests, making it easy for farmers to grow the seeds organically, without the use of pesticides. If that’s not enough to convince you to try them, consider that chia seeds help balance blood sugar, prevent diseases such as diverticulitis and diverticulosis, and contain the essential fatty acid omega-3, which lowers hypertension and benefits your heart. more
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100 Ways to Motivate Others, Third Edition: How Great Leaders Can Produce Insane Results Without Driving People Crazy
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Steve Chandler
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Career Press; 3 edition (2012, Oct 22nd).
Pages: 256
"Steve Chandler's coaching has had a tremendous impact in my life. He was vital to my personal transformation from a man of ideas and dreams to a person of action and reality."--Radames Soto, former managing director, The Wall Street Journal"Steve Chandler lights you up with the glow of his internal neon…what he proposes is so rock solid and reassuring…."--Lisa Schnebly, The Arizona RepublicThe world of leadership has changed dramatically since 100 Ways to Motivate Others was written, and now Chandler and Richardson have revised and refreshed their organizational classic to meet the times.They have crafted a vital, user-friendly, inspirational guide for executives, managers, and professionals…and those aspiring to reach their level. more
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The Fix
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Damian Thompson
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Collins (2013, Apr 23rd).
Pages: 288
Addictions to iphones, painkillers, cupcakes, alcohol and sex are taking over our lives. Our most casual daily habits can quickly become obsessions that move beyond our control. Damian Thompson, who has himself struggled with a range of addictions, argues that human desire is in the process of being reshaped. Shunning the concept of addiction as disease, he shows how manufacturers are producing substances like ipads, muffins and computer games that we learn to like too much and supplement tradition addictions to alcohol, drugs and gambling. He argues that addictive behaviour is becoming a substitute for family and work bonds that are being swept away by globalisation and urbanisation. This battle to control addiction will soon overshadow familiar ideological debates about how to run the economy, and as whole societies set about “fixing” themselves, the architecture of human relations will come under strain as never before. more
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The Anatomy of Violence: The Biological Roots of Crime
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Adrian Raine
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Pantheon (2013, Apr 30th).
Pages: 496
With a 4-page full-color insert, and black-and-white illustrations throughoutWhy do some innocent kids grow up to become cold-blooded serial killers? Is bad biology partly to blame? For more than three decades Adrian Raine has been researching the biological roots of violence and establishing neurocriminology, a new field that applies neuroscience techniques to investigate the causes and cures of crime. In The Anatomy of Violence, Raine dissects the criminal mind with a fascinating, readable, and far-reaching scientific journey into the body of evidence that reveals the brain to be a key culprit in crime causation. Raine documents from genetic research that the seeds of sin are sown early in life, giving rise to abnormal physiological functioning that cultivates crime. more
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The FastDiet: Lose Weight, Stay Healthy, and Live Longer with the Simple Secret of Intermittent Fasting
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Mimi Spencer
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Atria Books (2013, Feb 26th).
Pages: 224
The official US edition of the international bestseller—containing US measurements and a month's worth of meals in color. Is it possible to eat normally, five days a week, and become slimmer and healthier as a result? Simple answer: yes. You just limit your calorie intake for two nonconsecutive days each week—500 calories for women, 600 for men. You’ll lose weight quickly and effortlessly with the FastDiet. Scientific trials of intermittent fasters have shown that it will not only help the pounds fly off, but also reduce your risk of a range of diseases from diabetes to cardiovascular disease and even cancer. “The scientific evidence is strong that intermittent fasting can improve health,” says Dr. Mark Mattson, Chief of the Laboratory of Neurosciences, National Institute on Aging, and Professor of Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins University. more
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Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me: A unique guide to skin care and makeup products from today's hottest brands - shop smarter and find ... (Don't Go to the Cosmetic Counter Without Me)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Desiree Stordahl
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Beginning Press; Ninth Edition edition (2012, Oct 16th).
Pages: 950
This book helps women find products that make them look great without spending a fortune. From drugstores and home shopping to department stores and catalogs, Paula Begoun and her team review the hottest skin-care and makeup products major cosmetic and skin-care lines. Regardless of the price tags, there are good and bad products in almost every line and with the turn of a page, readers can get concise reviews and fast answers in this completely revised edition. A user-friendly rating system makes it easy to find items worth trying. Paula also includes skin care basics and tips on which ingredients to look for so you get the results you want. more
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