Allen Elkin

Paul J. Rosch

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Arizona

"This book gives you many action-oriented ways of coping with your anxiety about anxiety."
-Albert Ellis, PhD, President, Albert Ellis Institute

Is your job tying your stomach in knots? Do you toss and turn in bed at night? Are your ulcers having ulcers? Face it-you've got too much stress in your life, and it's time to give yourself a break. The consequences of not dealing with stress range from poor health and broken marriages to premature death: not a very cheerful outlook. Thankfully, all kinds of stress reduction approaches are available today: from breathing and posture to imagery and meditation. These new ideas have taken the world by storm-and taken the pressure cooker off the fire for millions of chilled-out people around the world.

Whether it's love, work, family, or something else that's got your anxiety in the red zone, here's an easy way to improve your outlook. Stress Management For Dummies will help you identify the stress triggers in your life and cut them down to size quickly, with tips on how to:

 * Determine your stress level
 * Relieve tension at work and at home
 * Deal with difficult people
 * Combat stress with diet and exercise
 * Soothe your anger and worry

Certified stress manager Allen Elkin, PhD takes the guesswork (and the added stress!) out of finding the stress relief system that's right for you. After determining your stress level with a few simple tests, you'll get step-by-step guidance on finding and eliminating sources of stress, in both your mind and body. Inside are hassle-free techniques, helpful advice, self-evaluation quizzes, and fascinating information on:

 * Letting go of tension through breathing, stretching, massage, and more
 * Clearing the clutter in your life-and in your mind
 * Managing your time-setting priorities, delegating, and conquering procrastination
 * Eating, exercising, and sleeping right
 * Stress-resistant thinking
 * Reducing interpersonal stress
 * Personal relaxation techniques
 * The top ten stresses in life
 * The ten most stressful jobs

With a wide but manageable array of stress-management techniques, strategies, and tactics, this is your own personal toolbox for stress relief. So relax, take a deep breath, and start reading!

Stress Management for Dummies®

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Frances Mayes

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

The Sweet Life in Italy

The author explores life in the idyllic Italian countryside, offering authentic Tuscan recipes and intimately portraying the local people and the environment

Bella Tuscany

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Stephanie Goddard Davidson

Make your workday a source of satisfaction.

101 Ways to Have a Great Day @ Work

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For the Beading enthusiast. Beautiful photos and well written instructions (114 pages). Amazon is selling this book for $29.99

Beading from Beginner to Beyond

Khaled Hosseini

Two women born a generation apart witness the destruction of their home and family in wartorn Kabul, incurring losses over the course of thirty years that test the limits of their strength and courage.

A Thousand Splendid Suns

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Suze Orman

Practical and Spiritual Steps So You Can Stop Worrying

The best-selling author of The Courage to Be Rich and You've Earned It, Don't Lose It shows readers how to obtain control over their money through changing their spending habits; how to understand investments, retirement, insurance, and credit; and how to gain true financial freedom. Reprint. 250,000 first printing.

The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom

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Barbara Seuling

An Alternate Selection of the Literary Guild Here is everything the aspiring children's author needs to know about the five essential steps to publication: researching the current marketplace, developing story ideas, strengthening writing skills and improving work habits, submitting proposals and manuscripts to agents and publishers, and becoming part of the writing community. What's more, this revised and expanded edition contains updated reading lists and organizational references, as well as the latest information on word processing and illustrating with computers. There's also a new chapter on writing plays for children, and innovative suggestions for handling difficult contemporary issues such as AIDS. From character sketches to bound books, author/editor Barbara Seuling shows how to get involved and work toward success in today's world of children's literature.

How to Write a Children's Book and Get It Published

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J. A. Jance

From a non smoking home from my TBR pile. It is still in good condition, no marks or folds. Only yellowing due to aging. 

Newly elected Sheriff Joanna Brady investigates the murder of a prominent citizen and finds herself in the midst of the dead man's unpleasant family secrets, racing against time and a killer who plans to strike again. Reprint. PW.

Tombstone Courage

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Gabrielle Zevin

Amazon sells this book for $11.22 on Amazon. 

A Novel

Don't miss Gabrielle Zevin's new novel, Young Jane Young, coming in August 2017. “Funny, tender, and moving, The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry reminds us all exactly why we read and why we love.”* A. J. Fikry’s life is not at all what he expected it to be. He lives alone, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and now his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, has been stolen. But when a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, its unexpected arrival gives Fikry the chance to make his life over--and see everything anew. “This novel has humor, romance, a touch of suspense, but most of all love--love of books and bookish people and, really, all of humanity in its imperfect glory.” —Eowyn Ivey, author of The Snow Child “Marvelously optimistic about the future of books and bookstores and the people who love both.” —The Washington Post “You won’t want it to end.” —Family Circle “A natural for book groups.” —Richmond Times-Dispatch “A reader’s paradise of the first order.” —The Buffalo News “A fun, page-turning delight.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune “Captures the joy of connecting people and books . . . Irresistible.” —Booklist “A wonderful, moving, endearing story of redemption and transformation that will sing in your heart for a very, very long time.” —Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain “Readers who delighted in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, and Letters from Skye will be equally captivated by this novel.” —*Library Journal, starred review

The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry

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Elin Hilderbrand

Stories from Days That Last Forever

Bask in the brilliance of the "queen of beach reads" (New York Magazine) with nine captivating stories of summer on Nantucket--and days that last forever--to carry us through when those warm sandy days feel far off.



Bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand revisits her most treasured and iconic characters in this magical collection of stories. Collected in a single volume for the first time, Endless Summer ranges from fan favorites to original, never-before-seen works. In "The Surfing Lesson," the marriage at the heart of Beautiful Day crosses uncertain territory when Margot Carmichael encourages her husband to reunite with his ex-girlfriend. The legendary weekend of a Harvard-Yale football game in "The Tailgate" recharts the course of Matchmaker Dabney Kimball's first--and abiding--true love. And in a brand-new novella, "Summer of '89," we reconnect with the Levin sisters, whose distant adult lives collide once again at a tumultuous family reunion on Nantucket.



With exclusive, behind-the-scenes introductions to each story, this page-turning volume blends Hilderbrand's irresistible love of Nantucket with her longtime affection for short stories. Endless Summer answers the prayers of both new and seasoned readers everywhere who "would rather be living in an Elin Hilderbrand novel" (Kirkus Reviews).

Endless Summer

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For Nicholas Spark and Romance fans. Found this gem at our library bookstore

Dreamland

#paperback #fiction #historicalfiction #historical #bookwomanoftroublesomecreek #adventurestories #romance one of my favorite reads. This book comes from a smoke-free home.



"Cussy Mary Carter is the last of her kind, her skin the color of a blue damselfly in these dusty hills. But that doesn't mean she's got nothing to offer. As a member of the Pack Horse Library Project, Cussy delivers books to the hill folk of Troublesome, hoping to spread learning in these desperate times. But not everyone is so keen on Cussy's family or the Library Project, and the hardscrabble Kentuckians are quick to blame a Blue for any trouble in their small town. The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a story of raw courage, fierce strength, and one woman's determination to bring a little bit of hope to the darkly hollers"--

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

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#hardcover #economics #marketing #nonfiction #business #marketingstrategy sells on Amazon for $21. This book comes from a smoke-free home.

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die

Made to Stick

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#paperback #wellness #nutrition #andrewweil #selfhelp #health pages are unmarked and in great condition. This book comes from a smoke-free home.

A Proven Program for Taking Full Advantage of Your Body's Natural Healing Power

Presents a program for improving and maintaining health, illuminating ways to optimize individual healing power, covering such areas as diet, exercise, lifestyle, stress, environment, supplements, and other factors that influence health.

8 Weeks to Optimum Health

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Amazon sells this book for $19.29. Inspiring chef. All pages are unmarked and in excellent condition. This cookbook is currently selling on Amazon for $16.80 #paperback #cookbook #nonfiction #paleo #againstallgrain #dairyfree #daniellewalker

Delectable Paleo Recipes to Eat Well and Feel Great

Offers recipes for a paleo diet, including Spanish frittata with chorizo, Korean beef noodle bowls, and lemon vanilla bean macaroons.

Against All Grain

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25 Awesomely Fluffy Projects

They're soft, they're colorful, they're fun to craft, and they add a touch of whimsy to everything they meet. They're pom-poms! And they're more adorable than ever. This delightfully photographed craft book takes readers through more than 25 pom-decorated crafts, from cozy home decor projects to fun outfit accessories to festive party supplies and embellishments. Readers will use yarn, tissue paper, coffee filters, cupcake wrappers, and a host of other unexpected materials to make these insanely cute balls of fluff. With easy-to-follow instructions, tons of gorgeous photos, and a fresh take on a perennial subject, Pom-Poms! will delight crafters of all ages.

Pom-Poms!

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I bought this book from our Library bookshop, where they sell books from people who donated their books to the library. I haven’t had the opportunity to read it. This book is in excellent condition and has probably only been read by the book donator themselves. This book comes from a smoke-free home. #paperback #fiction #maisiedobbs #detective #mystery #agathachristieawardwinner 

In her first case, private detective Maisie Dobbs must investigate the reappearance of a dead man who turns up at a cooperative farm called the Retreat that caters to men who are recovering their health after World War I. Reissue.

Maisie Dobbs

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I very much enjoyed this book, and it was a quick read. Jenny Colgan is one of my favorite writers. All her characters make you feel at home. I hope you will find this book enjoyable. This book comes from a smoke-free home. #fiction #paperback #jennycolgan #bookstore #romance #ireland 

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