NONFICTION

FEED YOURSELF, FEED YOUR FAMILY

by La Leche League International

An excellent blend of common-sense nutritional advice and inviting recipes for mothers and their charges. Full review >

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HEART 411

by Marc Gillinov & Steven Nissen

This book is like the doctor of old—white coat, black bag, stethoscope—ready to counsel from broad experience. So listen and... Full review >

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AGING AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE

by Lewis Richmond

A spiritual affirmation that provides a welcome alternative to the prevailing belief that maintaining the appearance of... Full review >

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THE HAPPINESS OF PURSUIT

by Shimon Edelman

An elegant tour de force that combines neuropsychology with liberal references to Shakespeare and Homer. Full review >

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BUSINESS

THE BEHAVIOR GAP

by Carl Richards

A solid, sensible guide for finding and maintaining financial stability in an unstable world. Full review >

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BUSINESS

ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD

by Laura Vanderkam

Quirky, insightful and enjoyable—a welcome corrective to the typical advice from economists and financial managers steeped... Full review >

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NONFICTION

THIS WILL MAKE YOU SMARTER

edited by John Brockman

A winning combination of good writers, good science and serious broader concerns. Full review >

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NONFICTION

WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM?

by Jon Yates

A goldmine of hand-picked information for those trying to navigate today’s tough consumer terrain. Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

WHERE DID THE JOBS GO--AND HOW DO WE GET THEM BACK?

by Scott Bittle and Jean Johnson

The authors intended to “help voters sift through the political rhetoric” to better understand and face the unemployment... Full review >

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NONFICTION

SCARED SICK

by Robin Karr-Morse with Meredith S. Wiley

A wake-up call? Absolutely. Readers don’t need to buy all the data to get the message, especially where events in America... Full review >

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