NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 8, 2013
"Not all of the adventures lead to insights for readers, but most will enjoy the trip nonetheless."
A mix of autobiography and research comprises this exploration of what we fear and how we fear it.
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NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 7, 2013
"Informative and engaging."
Lyubomirsky (Psychology/Univ. of California, Riverside;
The How of Happiness, 2008) dismantles culturally generated myths of happiness and offers strategies to help people "reach and exceed [their personal] happiness potentials."
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NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 7, 2013
"Will enthrall Baker Street aficionados while introducing many readers to the mindful way of life."
NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 1, 2013
"A decent cross section of research and practical ideas about exercising and maintaining brain function."
The founder of the Center for BrainHealth reviews recent research in brain studies and techniques to keep brains in peak condition.
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NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 1, 2013
"Using stories from her therapy practice to illustrate her points as well as numerous exercises to conduct alone, with a loved one or within a group, Perry brings new light to a well-visited subject."
NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 1, 2013
"An illuminating cultural history."
Grogan reveals the seminal, but frequently overlooked, influence of the postwar humanistic psychology movement in creating what is sometimes described as today's "therapy culture," which includes employee retreats, seminars on sensitivity training, the proliferation of support groups and more.
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NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 1, 2013
"Most of the essays are intriguing and detailed, but others will leave readers wanting more."
Fun but uneven collection of essays on the love troubles of historical and cultural figures.
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NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 1, 2013
"Although readers may not be able to spend five hours a day in meditation and prayer like the Dalai Lama, they will come away with a better sense of the importance of communication, forgiveness and empathy, regardless of the circumstances."
NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 1, 2013
"Enjoyable, if not particularly enlightening, take on the new economy."
Popular business writer Godin (
Whatcha Gonna Do with that Duck?: And Other Provocations, 2006–2012, 2012, etc.) offers a self-help guide to surviving and thriving in the new, postindustrial economy.
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NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 1, 2013
"A well-rounded examination of the ways we can marry intelligent thought and physical pleasure."
NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 1, 2013
"Making changes does take longer than we may expect--no 30-day, 30-pounds-lighter quick fix--but by following the guidelines laid out by Dean, readers have a decent chance at establishing fulfilling, new patterns."
NONFICTION
Released: Dec. 4, 2012
"While there are moments of great insight and outright hilarity, the book feels more like a sharp magazine article or clever website than a full-length book."
