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Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life

How to Finally, Really Grow Up

by James Hollis ...

Reassurance, inpiration, and guidance for adults in midlife and beyondWhat does it really mean to be a grown up in today’s world? We assume that once we get the right job, marry the right person, have children, and buy a home, all is settled and well. But adulthood presents varying levels of growth, and it's rarely the respite of stability we expected. Turbulent emotional shifts can take place ... Read more

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Reassurance, inpiration, and guidance for adults in midlife and beyondWhat does it really mean to be a grown up in today’s world? We assume that once we get the right job, marry the right person, have children, and buy a home, all is settled and well. But adulthood presents varying levels of growth, and it's rarely the respite of stability we expected. Turbulent emotional shifts can take place
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From Strength to Strength

Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

by Arthur C. Brooks ...

The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks.Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them, ... Read more

$16.99 USD

The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks.Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them,
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Seventy

A Diary of My Seventy-First Year

by Ian Brown ...

Ian Brown, award-winning author of The Boy in the Moon and the memoir Sixty, now recounts his daily reckoning with the milestone age of seventy. Fearlessly candid, often funny and relentlessly real, Brown asks the terrifying questions we all have about growing old, even when he doesn’t want to know the answers.An acclaimed journalist and chronicler of contemporary life, seventy-year-old Ian Brown ... Read more

$14.39 USD

Ian Brown, award-winning author of The Boy in the Moon and the memoir Sixty, now recounts his daily reckoning with the milestone age of seventy. Fearlessly candid, often funny and relentlessly real, Brown asks the terrifying questions we all have about growing old, even when he doesn’t want to know the answers.An acclaimed journalist and chronicler of contemporary life, seventy-year-old Ian Brown
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This Chair Rocks

A Manifesto Against Ageism

by Ashton Applewhite ...

Author, activist, and TED speaker Ashton Applewhite has written a rousing manifesto calling for an end to discrimination and prejudice on the basis of age.In our youth obsessed culture, we’re bombarded by media images and messages about the despairs and declines of our later years. Beauty and pharmaceutical companies work overtime to convince people to purchase products that will retain their ... Read more

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Author, activist, and TED speaker Ashton Applewhite has written a rousing manifesto calling for an end to discrimination and prejudice on the basis of age.In our youth obsessed culture, we’re bombarded by media images and messages about the despairs and declines of our later years. Beauty and pharmaceutical companies work overtime to convince people to purchase products that will retain their
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The Hormone Reset Diet

Heal Your Metabolism to Lose Up to 15 Pounds in 21 Days

by Sara Szal Gottfried, M.D. ...

The Harvard-educated physician and New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure shows you how to achieve hormone balance by growing new receptors for your seven metabolic hormones, making you lose weight and feel great fast!When it comes to weight loss for women, most people don’t think about hormones. But when you develop resistance to your seven major metabolic hormones—cortisol, ... Read more

$9.99 USD

The Harvard-educated physician and New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure shows you how to achieve hormone balance by growing new receptors for your seven metabolic hormones, making you lose weight and feel great fast!When it comes to weight loss for women, most people don’t think about hormones. But when you develop resistance to your seven major metabolic hormones—cortisol,
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Outlive

The Science and Art of Longevity

by Peter Attia MD ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OVER THREE MILLION COPIES SOLD • A groundbreaking manifesto on living better and longer that challenges the conventional medical thinking on aging and reveals a new approach to preventing chronic disease and extending long-term health, from a visionary physician and leading longevity expert“One of the most important books you’ll ever read.”—Steven D. Levitt, New York ... Read more

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OVER THREE MILLION COPIES SOLD • A groundbreaking manifesto on living better and longer that challenges the conventional medical thinking on aging and reveals a new approach to preventing chronic disease and extending long-term health, from a visionary physician and leading longevity expert“One of the most important books you’ll ever read.”—Steven D. Levitt, New York
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The Longevity Paradox

How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age

by Steven R. Gundry, MD ...

Series Book 4 - The Plant Paradox
From the author of the New York Times bestseller The Plant Paradox comes a groundbreaking longevity plan for living a long, healthy, happy life.From the moment we are born, our cells begin to age. But aging does not have to mean decline. World-renowned surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry has been treating mature patients for most of his career. He knows that everyone thinks they want to live forever, until ... Read more

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From the author of the New York Times bestseller The Plant Paradox comes a groundbreaking longevity plan for living a long, healthy, happy life.From the moment we are born, our cells begin to age. But aging does not have to mean decline. World-renowned surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry has been treating mature patients for most of his career. He knows that everyone thinks they want to live forever, until
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Here We Go

Lessons for Living Fearlessly from Two Traveling Nanas

by Eleanor Hamby, Dr. Sandra Hazelip ...

It's Never Too Late for the Next ActWhen Ellie and Sandy met after becoming empty-nesters and then widows, their late-in-life friendship blew open a new, exciting chapter of life: living fearlessly and adventurously. But they never could’ve imagined it would also propel them—in their 80s—to accidental fame, going viral on social media as the ‘travelling grannies,’ inspiring people young and old ... Read more

$14.99 USD

It's Never Too Late for the Next ActWhen Ellie and Sandy met after becoming empty-nesters and then widows, their late-in-life friendship blew open a new, exciting chapter of life: living fearlessly and adventurously. But they never could’ve imagined it would also propel them—in their 80s—to accidental fame, going viral on social media as the ‘travelling grannies,’ inspiring people young and old
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No One Has Seen It All

Lessons for Living Well from Nearly a Century of Good Taste

by Betty Halbreich ...

From the New York City legend, bestselling author, and iconic stylist Betty Halbreich comes this wise and witty collection of guidance from her 96 years to help people of all ages look, feel, and live their best.For half a century, Betty Halbreich curated wardrobes and bore witness to the vicissitudes of life as Bergdorf Goodman’s original personal shopper. Of course, visitors to the store were ... Read more

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From the New York City legend, bestselling author, and iconic stylist Betty Halbreich comes this wise and witty collection of guidance from her 96 years to help people of all ages look, feel, and live their best.For half a century, Betty Halbreich curated wardrobes and bore witness to the vicissitudes of life as Bergdorf Goodman’s original personal shopper. Of course, visitors to the store were
... Read more
Between a Rock and a Hot Place

Why Fifty Is the New Fifty

by Tracey Jackson ...

"Laugh-out-loud funny."— O, the Oprah magazine"Tracey Jackson confronts the speed bumps of life with wit, brilliant insights, and...common sense.... Between a Rock and a Hot Place is more than a good read, it's good company."—John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and EvilHollywood screenwriter Tracey Jackson ( The Guru, Ashes to Ashes, The Other End of the Line, The Ivy Chronicles ... Read more

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"Laugh-out-loud funny."— O, the Oprah magazine"Tracey Jackson confronts the speed bumps of life with wit, brilliant insights, and...common sense.... Between a Rock and a Hot Place is more than a good read, it's good company."—John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and EvilHollywood screenwriter Tracey Jackson ( The Guru, Ashes to Ashes, The Other End of the Line, The Ivy Chronicles
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Super Human

The Bulletproof Plan to Age Backward and Maybe Even Live Forever

by Dave Asprey ...

Series Book 5 - Bulletproof
From Bulletproof creator and bestselling author Dave Asprey comes a revolutionary approach to anti-aging and longevity that will help you up your game at any age.** New York Times Bestseller **Dave Asprey suffered countless symptoms of aging as a young man, which sparked a life-long burning desire to grow younger with each birthday. For more than twenty years, he has been on a quest to find ... Read more

$10.99 USD

From Bulletproof creator and bestselling author Dave Asprey comes a revolutionary approach to anti-aging and longevity that will help you up your game at any age.** New York Times Bestseller **Dave Asprey suffered countless symptoms of aging as a young man, which sparked a life-long burning desire to grow younger with each birthday. For more than twenty years, he has been on a quest to find
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Are You There, God? It's Me, In Menopause

An Unfiltered, Honest Guide to Midlife Hormones, Health, and Happiness

by Carol King, Ashley Alexis, ND ...

“Are You There, God? It’s Me, in Menopause helps women who are navigating the confusing world of midlife and menopause. It is time to go above and beyond Dr. Google, and this book has hit the nail on the head.” — **Heather Hirsch, MD, MS, MSCP, author of Unlock Your Menopause TypeGo ahead, ask all the questions**Menopause got you dazed and confused? You’ve come to the right place. Are You There, ... Read more

$11.99 USD

“Are You There, God? It’s Me, in Menopause helps women who are navigating the confusing world of midlife and menopause. It is time to go above and beyond Dr. Google, and this book has hit the nail on the head.” — **Heather Hirsch, MD, MS, MSCP, author of Unlock Your Menopause TypeGo ahead, ask all the questions**Menopause got you dazed and confused? You’ve come to the right place. Are You There,
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How Not to Age

The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older

by Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM ...

**Instant New York Times BestsellerUncover the evidence-based science to slowing the effects of aging, from the New York Times bestselling author of the How Not to Die series**When Dr. Michael Greger, founder of NutritionFacts.org, dove into the top peer-reviewed anti-aging medical research, he realized that diet could regulate every one of the most promising strategies for combating the effects ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

**Instant New York Times BestsellerUncover the evidence-based science to slowing the effects of aging, from the New York Times bestselling author of the How Not to Die series**When Dr. Michael Greger, founder of NutritionFacts.org, dove into the top peer-reviewed anti-aging medical research, he realized that diet could regulate every one of the most promising strategies for combating the effects
... Read more
Positive Caregiving

Caring for Older Loved Ones Using the Power of Positive Emotions

by Sarah Teten Kanter ...

A positive antidote to the negative narrative on caregiving, Positive Caregiving helps those who are caring for older adults connect with their care partners and enjoy life together through positive emotions and engaging activities.What if we flip the script on what it means to be a caregiver?“Kanter’s emphasis on creating a positive lens for this special relationship is refreshing.” —Gloria Drake ... Read more

$10.99 USD

A positive antidote to the negative narrative on caregiving, Positive Caregiving helps those who are caring for older adults connect with their care partners and enjoy life together through positive emotions and engaging activities.What if we flip the script on what it means to be a caregiver?“Kanter’s emphasis on creating a positive lens for this special relationship is refreshing.” —Gloria Drake
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Downsizing

Confronting Our Possessions in Later Life

by Professor David Ekerdt ...

As life unfolds, things tend to accumulate. When older adults undergo health, residential, and marital changes, they will face a reckoning with their lifelong store of possessions—special, ordinary, and forgotten. Such a predicament now confronts tens of millions of Americans as the Baby Boom cohort passes into retirement and beyond. Despite what a thriving industry of clutter manuals tells us, ... Read more

$23.09 USD

As life unfolds, things tend to accumulate. When older adults undergo health, residential, and marital changes, they will face a reckoning with their lifelong store of possessions—special, ordinary, and forgotten. Such a predicament now confronts tens of millions of Americans as the Baby Boom cohort passes into retirement and beyond. Despite what a thriving industry of clutter manuals tells us,
... Read more
Brain Games to Exercise Your Mind: Protect Your Brain From Memory Loss and Other Age-Related Disorders

90 Puzzles, Logic Riddles & Brain Teasers

by Gary Small, Gigi Vorgan ...

90 Puzzles, Logic Riddles & Brain Teasers to Exercise Your MindFrom New York Times bestselling author Dr. Gary Small – an expert on neuroscience, memory, Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia, anxiety and human behavior –Brain Games to Exercise Your Mind: Protect Your Brain from Memory Loss and Other Age-Related Disorders will keep your mind sharp and in-shape.Memory loss and age-related dementia ... Read more

$14.39 USD

90 Puzzles, Logic Riddles & Brain Teasers to Exercise Your MindFrom New York Times bestselling author Dr. Gary Small – an expert on neuroscience, memory, Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia, anxiety and human behavior –Brain Games to Exercise Your Mind: Protect Your Brain from Memory Loss and Other Age-Related Disorders will keep your mind sharp and in-shape.Memory loss and age-related dementia
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I Have Been Assigned the Single Bird

A Daughter's Memoir

by Susan Cerulean ...

Series Book 20 - Wormsloe Foundation Nature Books
Susan Cerulean’s memoir trains a naturalist’s eye and a daughter’s heart on the lingering death of a beloved parent from dementia. At the same time, the book explores an activist’s lifelong search to be of service to the embattled natural world. During the years she cared for her father, Cerulean also volunteered as a steward of wild shorebirds along the Florida coast. Her territory was a tiny ... Read more

$20.89 USD

Susan Cerulean’s memoir trains a naturalist’s eye and a daughter’s heart on the lingering death of a beloved parent from dementia. At the same time, the book explores an activist’s lifelong search to be of service to the embattled natural world. During the years she cared for her father, Cerulean also volunteered as a steward of wild shorebirds along the Florida coast. Her territory was a tiny
... Read more
Joyous Longevity

The A-Z Field Guide

by Sieglinde Othmer ...

If you are freaking out over a milestone birthday-your own or that of a loved one, If you worry about getting older; if you just detected another wrinkle on your face, stop fretting right now and open this book.Here are 26 simple, common-sense tips from A to Z to help you get through life, to cheer you up, to brighten your soul and to hearten your resolve to thrive.This short read will:Impact the ... Read more

$9.99 USD

If you are freaking out over a milestone birthday-your own or that of a loved one, If you worry about getting older; if you just detected another wrinkle on your face, stop fretting right now and open this book.Here are 26 simple, common-sense tips from A to Z to help you get through life, to cheer you up, to brighten your soul and to hearten your resolve to thrive.This short read will:Impact the
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Dare I Say It

Everything I Wish I'd Known About Menopause

by Naomi Watts ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “refreshingly real” (People) guide to menopause and aging by beloved actress Naomi Watts, one of the leading voices in menopause awareness—with a foreword by Mary Claire Haver, MD, author of The New Menopause“This book will resonate with women everywhere seeking guidance, solidarity, and the reassurance that they are not alone in their journey.”—Dr. Lisa Mosconi, ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “refreshingly real” (People) guide to menopause and aging by beloved actress Naomi Watts, one of the leading voices in menopause awareness—with a foreword by Mary Claire Haver, MD, author of The New Menopause“This book will resonate with women everywhere seeking guidance, solidarity, and the reassurance that they are not alone in their journey.”—Dr. Lisa Mosconi,
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Dijiste Que Me Querias

Como Sobrellevar lo Impensable

by Maria Antonieta Collins ...

¿Cómo sobrevivir la noticia devastadora de que tu pareja tiene cáncer y que, a su vez, él sea la causa de un dolor descomunal por una infidelidad escandalosa? ¿Cómo balancear la tristeza de saber que perderás al amor de tu vida, con la furia al comprender que ese amor te traicionó? ¿Cómo manejar las ganas de acompañar a tu marido hasta el final y el despecho que te impulsa a largarlo todo? Y más ... Read more

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¿Cómo sobrevivir la noticia devastadora de que tu pareja tiene cáncer y que, a su vez, él sea la causa de un dolor descomunal por una infidelidad escandalosa? ¿Cómo balancear la tristeza de saber que perderás al amor de tu vida, con la furia al comprender que ese amor te traicionó? ¿Cómo manejar las ganas de acompañar a tu marido hasta el final y el despecho que te impulsa a largarlo todo? Y más
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How to Say It® to Seniors

Closing the Communication Gap with Our Elders

by David Solie ...

A practical guide to bridging the generation gap.In How to Say It to Seniors, geriatric psychology expert David Solie offers help in removing the typical communication blocks many experience with the elderly. By sharing his insights into the later stages of life, Solie helps in understanding the unique perspective of seniors, and provides the tools to relate to them. ... Read more

$11.99 USD

A practical guide to bridging the generation gap.In How to Say It to Seniors, geriatric psychology expert David Solie offers help in removing the typical communication blocks many experience with the elderly. By sharing his insights into the later stages of life, Solie helps in understanding the unique perspective of seniors, and provides the tools to relate to them.
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Good Grandpa

Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood

by Ted Page ...

AS SEEN ON NBC’S THE TODAY SHOWJoin Ted Page as he embarks on a journey to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life—all with a mission to nurture the next great generation.When author Ted Page found out he was going to be a grandpa, he did a web search to learn more about the experience in store for him, but all he could find were references to the movie Bad ... Read more

$12.99 USD

AS SEEN ON NBC’S THE TODAY SHOWJoin Ted Page as he embarks on a journey to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life—all with a mission to nurture the next great generation.When author Ted Page found out he was going to be a grandpa, he did a web search to learn more about the experience in store for him, but all he could find were references to the movie Bad
... Read more
Sparkle On: Women Aging in Gratitude

by Kim Kane ...

I'll just say it: I am a "woman of a certain age."No one wants to talk about aging—especially aging women. We're not supposed to bring up the changes to our bodies or lifestyle. We're not supposed to mention the weird food grievances we develop, nor the fact that we can't help but to break wind in yoga. And we're definitely not supposed to be happy about growing older (as though we had a more ... Read more

$3.99 USD

I'll just say it: I am a "woman of a certain age."No one wants to talk about aging—especially aging women. We're not supposed to bring up the changes to our bodies or lifestyle. We're not supposed to mention the weird food grievances we develop, nor the fact that we can't help but to break wind in yoga. And we're definitely not supposed to be happy about growing older (as though we had a more
... Read more
Understanding Pain

An Introduction for Patients and Caregivers

by Moshe Lewis, Naheed Ali ...

Pain is informally defined as the body's way of uncovering a problem. Whether due to an injury, infection, or something else, pain alerts a person that something is not right. Sometimes pain goes along with inflammation and swelling, and when it does, the problem is more evident. Oftentimes, pain is more generalized to the entire body, signaling a viral infection such as a flu virus. Still other ... Read more

$46.99 USD

Pain is informally defined as the body's way of uncovering a problem. Whether due to an injury, infection, or something else, pain alerts a person that something is not right. Sometimes pain goes along with inflammation and swelling, and when it does, the problem is more evident. Oftentimes, pain is more generalized to the entire body, signaling a viral infection such as a flu virus. Still other
... Read more

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