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The art of stillness: adventures in going nowhere (Ted Bks.)
By Pico Iyer. 2014
Journalist and travel writer Iyer talks about the benefits of disconnecting, staying put, and being still. Taking examples as widely…
disparate as Gandhi and Proust, he reveals how stillness can spark creativity and relieve stress. 2014Quiet: the power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking
By Susan Cain. 2013
Author explores introversion from a cultural point of view. Posits that as many as half of Americans are introverts, even…
as society promotes what she calls the "extrovert ideal." Examines the differences between the two personality types. Suggests ways to nurture "quiet" children. 2012Jesus > religion: why He is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough
By Jefferson Bethke. 2013
Twenty-something author expands on his 2012 YouTube video poem Why I Hate Religion, but Love Jesus that critiqued institutional expressions…
of faith. Discusses his dysfunctional upbringing and search for higher meaning that led back to what he believes is the real Jesus. Bestseller. 2013The year of Billy Miller: A Newbery Honor Award Winner (A miller Family Story Ser.)
By Kevin Henkes. 2013
Seven-year-old Billy Miller starts second grade at Georgia O'Keeffe Elementary School in Constant, Wisconsin, with a bump on his head…
and lots of worries. But his adventures with friends, homework, and family keep him busy all year long. For grades K-3. 2013Clinical child psychologist examines what he deems is the frequent practice of incorrectly diagnosing healthy American children with psychiatric conditions.…
Uses case studies to illustrate society's search for a quick fix for common childhood behaviors. Offers parental tips on effecting change in positive ways. 2013The reason for my hope: salvation
By Billy Graham. 2013
Evangelical preacher Billy Graham uses scripture and anecdotes to explain the concept of salvation. Urges people to accept the redemption…
that God offers and discusses the notions of hell and the Second Coming. Bestseller. 2013Coanchor of Nightline and Good Morning America recounts his recreational drug use and 2004 nationally televised panic attack that--coupled with…
overextension at work and his stint covering religion--prompted him to practice meditation, which he asserts led to increased calm, focus, and happiness in his life. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2014The book of forgiving: the fourfold path for healing ourselves and our world
By Desmond Tutu, Mpho Tutu. 2014
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and his daughter, both Anglican priests, discuss the process and benefits of forgiving. Contrasts the revenge…
cycle versus the forgiveness cycle. Includes meditations, rituals, and exercises to assist the reader. 2014Indie spiritualist: a no bullshit exploration of spirituality
By Chris Grosso. 2014
Grosso began exploring spiritual paths as he cycled through recovery efforts from drug addiction, and eventually created the Indie Spiritualist…
website. Chronicles his explorations of diverse religions and advocates honoring individual spiritual truth. Includes suggested meditations and practices for investigating personal spirituality. Strong language. 2014Death and bereavement (Teen mental health)
By Jody Kornfeld. 2013
Guide for teens on dealing with the death of a loved one. Discusses the grieving process, survivor's guilt, what to…
expect at a funeral, and moving on with life. Includes information on support groups, resources, and suggested readings. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2013Brainwashed: the seductive appeal of mindless neuroscience
By Sally L Satel. 2013
Psychiatrist Satel and psychologist Lilienfeld examine the possibilities and limitations of applied human neuroscience. They investigate the use of function…
magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to learn what shapes behavior by professionals in the fields of marketing, law, ethics, and addiction counseling. 2013No kidding: women writers on bypassing parenthood
By Henriette Mantel. 2013
Thirty-seven essays from women writers about living childless lives, either by choice or circumstance. Actress Nora Dunn ruminates on the…
ways a non-mother enjoys the children in her life. Comedian Margaret Cho examines why she has yet to bear or adopt a child. 2013Why worry?: stop coping and start living
By Kathryn Tristan. 2012
Research scientist offers practical strategies based on neurological research to overcome stress and worry. Provides examples from her own personal…
experience to show ways to implement holistic techniques to connect the mind, body, and spirit to restore peace of mind. 2012Self-harm (Teen issues)
By Cath Senker. 2013
Describes the warning signs, causes, and triggers of self-harm and discusses the methods used. Offers advice on reaching out and…
seeking help, finding professional resources, developing coping strategies, and more. Includes personal accounts, research, and glossaries. For senior high and older readers. 2013The human spark: the science of human development
By Jerome Kagan. 2013
Developmental psychology professor analyzes the factors that shape the human mind. Examines the influence of genetics, the environment, culture, and…
history and discusses the stages of human development. Theorizes on the efficacy of investigation models used by social and biological scientists. 2013Physics in mind: a quantum view of the brain
By Werner R Loewenstein. 2013
Biophysicist details theories on the way the mind works and senses the environment around us. Examines the evolution of the…
human brain, physical mechanisms of consciousness, and the processes by which the body's most complex organ instantly sorts and interprets staggering amounts of information. 2013Hallucinations
By Oliver Sacks. 2012
Neurologist and author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat (DB 23901) examines the phenomenon, history, and…
treatment of hallucinations. Investigates visual, auditory, and olfactory events. Discusses drug-induced, mind-altering experiences and diseases with hallucinatory symptoms such as Charles Bonnet syndrome, which affects blind individuals. Bestseller. 2012Discovering Wes Moore
By Wes Moore. 2012
John's Hopkins graduate recounts his Bronx upbringing and discovery of a man who shares his name. Details the decisions the…
other Wes Moore made, including dealing drugs and shooting a cop, that led to a life sentence in prison. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2012Essential manners for men: what to do, when to do it, and why
By Peter Post. 2012
Emily Post Institute director presents a men's guide to behavior in personal, social, and employment roles--updated for the digital age.…
Offers advice on making introductions, understanding etiquette, dating, entertaining, handling business manners, and more. Includes anecdotes. Young adult appeal. 2008No one has to die alone: preparing for a meaningful death
By Lani Leary. 2012
Psychotherapist draws on her personal and professional experiences to offer advice and resources to those coping with illness, death, and…
bereavement. Aims for readers to feel "gratitude rather than grief, and love rather than loss," after the passing of a family member or friend. 2012