Books on Display at HPL

New Year's Resolutions

Have a happy - and fit - new year The beginning of a new year is a chance to start fresh and bring about positive change. If the holidays found you overindulging on Christmas goodies and left you battling some extra winter weight, don't despair! The Life You Want: Get Motivated, Lose Weight, and Be Happy can help with that all-important element of an exercise plan: motivation. Written by Bob Greene, who is best known for helping Oprah slim down, the book will walk you through how to lose weight and stay motivated to keep that weight off. Dealing with both the physical and psychological sides of weight loss, this is the perfect tool to help 2011 be the year of a healthier you.

The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Hav By Rubin, Gretchen Craft 2010-01 - Harper 9780061583254 Check Our Catalog This relatable, inspiring project is the result of the author's 12-month adventure in becoming a happier person. Written with a wicked sense of humor and sharp insight, her story will inspire readers to embrace the pleasure in their lives and remind them how to have fun. …More

Time Shifting By Rechtschaffen, Stephan 1997-11 - Main Street Books 9780385483902 Check Our Catalog In "Timeshifting", a cofounder of the renowned Omega Institute teaches readers that the concept of time is subjective, not objective, and that they can take back control of their lives by changing the ways in which they think about time. "Highly recommended".--Deepak Chopra. …More

The Mr. & Mrs. Happy Handbook: Everything I Know about Love and Marriage By Doocy, Steve 2006-10 - William Morrow & Company 9780060854058 Check Our Catalog In this wonderfully irreverent look at romance, "Fox and Friends" co-anchor Doocy encourages readers to "think of this book as an operators manual for dating, marriage, and children (preferably in that order)." …More

The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness By Ramsey, Dave 2007-02 - Nelson Books 9780785289081 Check Our Catalog The success stories speak for themselves in this book from money maestro Dave Ramsey. Instead of promising the normal dose of quick fixes, Ramsey offers a bold, no-nonsense approach to money matters, providing not only the how-to but also a grounded and uplifting hope for getting out of debt and achieving total financial health. (Consumer Finance) …More

You're So Money: Live Rich, Even When You're Not By Torabi, Farnoosh 2008-04 - Three Rivers Press (CA) 9780307406194 Check Our Catalog Torabi presents an irreverent and practical guide to personal finance for young professionals who want to live beyond their means without spending beyond them. …More

Debt Cures "They" Don't Want You to Know about By Trudeau, Kevin 2009-05 - Equity Press 9780979825842 Check Our Catalog A "New York Times"-bestselling author--and one of the most controversial men in corporate America--blows the lid off the banking and credit card industries. …More

Jumpstart: The 21 Day Plan to Lose Weight Get Fit and Increase Your Energy and Enthusiasm By Austin, Denise 1998-01 - Fireside Books 9780684826981 Check Our Catalog With her ESPN show--the highest rated television fitness program for ten years--and 22 exercise videos, Denise Austin has inspired people across America. Now Austin brings her winning style to "JumpStart", a complete program for feeling and looking better in almost no time at all. 150 photos. …More

Eat This Not That!: Thousands of Simple Food Swaps That Can Save You 10, 20, 30 Pounds-Or More! By Zinczenko, David With Goulding, Matt 2007-12 - Rodale Press 9781594868542 Check Our Catalog Based on the most popular column in both "Men's Health" and "Women's Health" magazines, this work is a comprehensive guide to what to eat at home, from the supermarket, even at a fast-food counter. 300 color photographs. …More

The Skinny: On Losing Weight Without Being Hungry-The Ultimate Guide to Weight Loss Success By Aronne, Louis Author Bowman, Alisa 2009-03 - Broadway Books 9780767930390 Check Our Catalog The director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital outlines for readers the same plan that's changed the lives of hundreds of his patients, and shows them how to fix their biology by adjusting eating and exercise patterns. …More

American Lung Association 7 Steps to a Smoke-Free Life By Fisher, Edwin B., Jr. Foreword by Koop, C. Everett With Goldfarb, Toni L. 1998-04 - John Wiley & Sons 9780471247005 Check Our Catalog A proven plan for kicking the habit from the nation's leading lung organization "If you are one of the millions of smokers who needs help in becoming a nonsmoker, the American Lung Association 7 Steps to a Smoke-Free Life can be a real life-saver." --from the Foreword by C. Everett Koop. The American Lung Association's award-winning Freedom From Smoking(r) program has helped hundreds of thousands of smokers quit. Now it can help you. Without lectures, without gimmicks--and without compromise--this straightforward, sympathetic book carefully guides you through the seven steps that will lead to a longer, healthier life. You'll begin by going directly to the source of your addiction: identifying what triggers your own smoking habit. Armed with that knowledge, you'll prepare for quitting day and finally, firmly set yourself on the road to a life free of cigarettes forever. With great Quick Quit Tips throughout, "7 Steps to a Smoke-Free Life" provides the guidance and support you need to cope with cravings, manage stress, keep off extra weight, avoid setbacks, and, above all, stick with it. Let the nation's leading authorities help you kick the habit comfortably, safely--and permanently. …More

Miserly Moms: Living Well on Less in a Tough Economy By McCoy, Jonni 2009-04 - Bethany House Publishers 9780764206412 Check Our Catalog A favorite savings manual now updated for today's economy with proven tips for saving money on everything from groceries to insurance, over 150,000 in print. …More

Sara Snow's Fresh Living: The Essential Room-By-Room Guide to a Greener, Healthier Family and Home By Snow, Sara 2009-03 - Bantam 9780553385960 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title BookPage Notable Title Host of the popular cable network programs "Living Fresh" and "Get Fresh with Sara Snow" brings her special blend of expert advice, enthusiasm, and realistic solutions to help readers make simple, practical changes with and for their families. …More