MEMOIR

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life

Barbara Kingsolver

The author tells how she and her family relocated to southern Appalachia from Arizona in order to

live a simpler life, grow their own food, and live among a community of local organic growers.

(Memoir)

HEALTHY EATING

eBook

A Big Fat Crisis: The Hidden Forces Behind the Obesity Epidemic and How We End It

Deborah Cohen

In the hot days of the summer of 1972, the New York City health department launched a campaign,

“Children Can't Fly" and offered free window guards to families in tenement buildings. The next

summer, there were no falls from buildings that had the new window guards. The story “Children Can't

Fly" is an apt analogy for the problem and the solution to the obesity epidemic. Children are born

curious and may wander to an open window even if (or because) we tell them to stay away. All of us

were born with the capacity and inclination to eat...

MEMOIR

eBook

Born to Run

Christopher McDougall

In a riveting narrative, award-winning journalist and often-injured runner Christopher McDougall

sets out to discover their secrets. In the process, he takes his readers from science labs at Harvard

to the sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks across North America, where ever-growing numbers of

ultra-runners are pushing their bodies to the limit, and, finally, to a climactic race in the Copper

Canyons that pits America’s best ultra-runners against the tribe. McDougall’s incredible story will

not only engage your mind but inspire your body when you realize that you, indeed all of us, were

born to run.

BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY

Blink – The Power of Thinking Without Thinking

Malcolm Gladwell

Presents a study of how people think without thinking, looking at the brain processes involved in

making snap decisions, discussing why some people seem to have great instincts while others

consistently choose unwisely, and examining ways to control the process.

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GLOBAL IMPACT OF PROCESSED FOOD

eBook

Changing Planet, Changing Health: How the Climate Crisis Threatens Our Health and What

We Can Do About It

Paul R. Epstein, M.D.

Written by a physician and world expert on climate and health and an award-winning science

journalist, the book reveals the surprising links between global warming and cholera, malaria, lyme

disease, asthma, and other health threats. In clear, accessible language, it also discusses topics

including Climategate, cap-and-trade proposals, and the relationship between free markets and the

climate crisis. Most importantly, Changing Planet, Changing Health delivers a suite of innovative

solutions for shaping a healthy...

BOOKLIST FOR SCD WELLNESS WORKSHOP

BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: Stories of Life, Love and Learning

Jack Canfield

A collection of essays that offer inspiration to teens, providing lessons on relationships, friendship,

family, love and kindness, learning, death, success, courage, and determination.

BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY

eBook

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: Stories of Life, Love and Learning

Jack Canfield

This first batch of Chicken Soup for Teens consists of 101 stories every teenager can relate to and

learn from without feeling criticized or judged. This edition contains important lessons on the nature of

friendship and love, the importance of belief in the future, and the value of respect for oneself and

others, and much more.

MINDFULNESS

eBook

Come On, Get Happy

Ratha Tep

What if there were one thing that affected whether our marriage will stay the course, how long we'll

live, even our chances of catching the flu? There is, and it lies in that euphoric emotion we all crave:

happiness. Here's a look into the most fascinating scientific studies that show what matters - and

what doesn't - when it comes to crafting our happiest, most fulfilling lives, with research-backed tips

on how to boost your mood right now.

ALTERNATIVE DIETS

Clean-Remove, Restore, Rejuvenate (the Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body’s Natural

Ability to Heal Itself)

Alejandro Junger, M.D.

Clean is an M.D.'s program designed to be easily incorporated into our busy schedule while providing

all the practical tools necessary to support and rejuvenate our bodies. The effect is transformative:

nagging health problems will suddenly disappear, extra weight will drop away, and for the first time in

our lives, we will experience what it truly means to feel healthy.

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HEALTHY EATING

Cook this, Not That! Kitchen Survival Guide: The No-Diet Weight Loss Solutions

David Zinczenko

Provides nutritional facts and recipes for hundreds of dishes which can be prepared in the home as

healthier alternatives to precooked meals and items found on the menus of chain restaurants, such as

Olive Garden, Panera Bread, and Applebee's.

HEALTHY EATING

Cook this, Not that! Skinny Comfort Foods

David Zinczenko

A collection of 125 comfort food recipes for meals that are low-calorie and taste like popular higher-

calorie dishes from restaurants.

HEALTHY EATING

Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation

Michael Pollan

Explores the power of the four classical elements--fire, water, air, and earth--in cooking

and argues that taking back control of cooking rather than relying upon corporations to

process our food is a step anyone can take to help make the American food system

healthier and more sustainable.

BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY

Daring Greatly: How The Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love,

Parent and Lead

Brene Brown

Drawing upon extensive research, the author presents an alternative to the pressure to

conform, and explores being strong by embracing vulnerability and being who one really is.

GLOBAL IMPACT OF PROCESSED FOOD

Diet for a Hot Planet: The climate Crisis at the End of Your Fork and What You Can

Do About It

Anna Lappe

Examines the environmental impact of people's food choices and encourages people to

make smarter, more earth-friendly choices when shopping and cooking, explaining how the

global food market is responsible for more than one third of total greenhouse-gas emissions.

BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY

Hardcover and eBook

David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants

Malcolm Gladwell

Argues that the obstacles and disadvantages experienced by the underdog require

adaptations that can lead to benefits and success in professional life, and draws upon

examples from the world of business, sports, and culture.

BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY

eBook

The Depths: The Evolutionary Origins of the Depression Epidemic

Jonathan Rottenberg

Drawing on recent developments in the science of mood and his own harrowing depressive

experience as a young adult, Rottenberg explains depression in evolutionary terms, showing how its

dark pull arises from adaptations that evolved to help our ancestors ensure their survival. Weaving

together experimental and epidemiological research, clinical observations, and the voices of people

who have struggled with depression, The Depths offers a bold new account of why depression

endures and points the way toward new...

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BEHAVORIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff—and It’s All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little

Things from Taking Over Your Life

Richard Carlson

Contains one hundred short essays in which the author shares specific strategies for dealing

with stress, relationship problems, work-related issues, addictions, and general frustration by

responding to life more gracefully.

HEALTHY EATING

Eat this, Not That for Kids: Be the leanest, Fittest Family on the Block

David Zinczenko

Provides nutritional facts for thousands of foods from fast-food restaurants to vending

machine choices that children usually enjoy; and suggests healthier alternatives.

HEALTHY EATING

Eat this, Not that! Restaurant Survival Guide: the No-Diet Weight Loss Solution

David Zinczenko

Offers dietary and nutritional advice to encourage weight loss with guidance on food

selection from restaurants, detailing the calories, fat, sodium, sugars, and related content

information on thousands of menu items and providing healthier alternatives.

HEALTHY EATING

Eat This, Not that! Thousands of Simple food Swaps that Can Save you 10, 20, 30

pounds – or More

David Zinczenko

Provides nutritional facts for thousands of foods from fast-food restaurants to snacks to

holiday meals; and suggests healthier alternatives.

HEALTHY EATING

Hardcover and eBook

Eating Animals

Jonathan Safran Foer

Examines various philosophical topics related to vegetarianism and eating habits in general,

chronicling the author's struggle, as he approaches fatherhood, with how to make dietary choices on

a child's behalf, and analyzes various aspects of folklore, culture, tradition, and myth that help

people justify eating habits.

HEALTHY EATING

Eat This, Not That! Supermarket Survival Guide: The No-Diet Weight Loss Solution

David Zinczenko

Provides nutritional facts for thousands of foods found in the supermarket; and suggests healthier

alternatives

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GLOBAL IMPACT OF PROCESSED FOOD

The Face on Your Plate: The Truth About Food

J. Moussaieff Masson

Examines the ways that food choice affects personal morals, health, and the planet; and discusses

global warming, farming practices, and cultural differences over which animals are eaten or protected

and worshiped.

GLOBAL IMPACT OF PROCESSED FOODS

Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal

Eric Schlosser

Traces the history of the fast food industry and discusses how it arose in postwar America.

EXERCISE

Eat Move Sleep: How Small Choices Lead to Big Changes

Tom Rath

Provides a wide range of information on the impact of eating, moving, and sleeping, and offers

advice that will help you make good decisions in these three interconnected areas.

GLOBAL IMPACT OF PROCESSED FOODS

Food Fray: Inside the Controversy over Genetically Modified Food

Lisa H. Weasel

Discusses questions and concerns over genetically modified food products, and examines the

perspectives of scientists, farmers, policy makers, and activists on the benefits and negative aspects of

modified foods on the market since the 1990s.

GENERAL HEALTH

eBook

Healthcare and Nutrition for Dummies

Christine M. Aink

Help your dog enjoy a happy, healthier life You do everything you can to maintain your optimum health.

Doesn't your best friend deserve the same? Your dog is a member of the family and needs the same

attention as you do to stay healthy, be happy, and live longer. Healthcare & Nutrition For Dummies

makes it easier to ensure that your canine is living a healthy lifestyle.

BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY

eBook

How We Decide

Jonah Lehrer

The first book to use the unexpected discoveries of neuroscience to help us make the best decisions

EXERCISE

eBook

I Love Yoga

Ellen Schwartz

Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years, but its surge in popularity among young people is

new. I Love Yoga is not a how-to book. It is the book for those who are already hooked, as well as for

those who are just curious about this ancient activity. Ellen Schwartz presents the history of yoga,

different styles, yoga benefits, concerns, cautions, misconceptions, equipment, and basic postures.

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BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY

The Marshmallow Test: Mastering Self-Control

Walter Mischel

Explains what self-control is and how to master it.

SPIRITUAL

The Last Lecture

Randy Pausch with Jeffrey Zaslow

Computer science professor Randy Pausch, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer,

discusses how to overcome obstacles in one's life and achieve one's dreams.

BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY

The Mind's Eye

Oliver W. Sacks

A discussion on vision that describes six case studies with individuals who have had their

sight compromised and examines the many ways that the human brain perceives the world,

our abilities to see in three dimensions, how the mind sees the world when our eyes are

closed, and related topics.

ALTERNATIVE DIETS

My Beef with Meat: The Healthiest Argument for Eating a Plant-Strong Diet--Plus 140

New Engine 2 Recipes

Rip Esselstyn

A guide to the health benefits of a plant-based diet with information on the foods that most

people believe are healthy, yet that scientific research shows are not, and includes more than

145 plant-based recipes.

MINDFULNESS

Nurtureshock: New Thinking About Children

Po Bronson & Ashley Merryman

Contains ten essays that challenge conventional wisdom about raising children, contending that

good intentions in child rearing practices are actually backfiring and discussing topics such as

praise, emotional well-being, race, lying, and teen rebellion.

GLOBAL IMPACT OF PROCESSED FOOD

Hardcover and eBook

The Omnivore's Dilemma: The Secrets Behind What You Eat

Michael Pollan Examines the origins of the different food chains that have sustained humans throughout history, discussing how certain foods and cuisines have become a popular part of people's daily diets.

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MINDFULNESS

eBook

Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety: A Workbook for Overcoming Anxiety at Home, at School,

and Everywhere Else.

Christopher Willard

It's hard enough being a teen without having to worry about panic attacks, chronic worry, and

feelings of isolation. In Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety, a psychologist offers teen readers proven-

effective, mindfulness-based practices to help them cope with their anxiety, identify common

triggers (such as dating or school performance), learn valuable time-management skills, and feel

calm at home, at school, and with friends.

BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY

Hardcover & eBook

Outliers: The Story of Success

Malcolm Gladwell

The author explores why some people are high achievers and others are not, citing culture,

family, and upbringing as possible reasons some people are not as successful as others.

ALTERNATIVE DIETS

eBook

Paleo Girl: Take a Leap. Empower Yourself. Be Awesome!.

Leslie Klenke

Paleo Girl is like chatting with your closest friend. As you flip though its magazine-like pages

full of photos and must-knows, you will discover: What it means to be Primal, how to eat a

Primal diet, why fats, carbs, and protein matter, and a 7-day eating guide. An approach to

Primal fitness, a step-by-step guide to stretching and exercise moves, and a 7-day workout

plan. The importance of sleep,...

GLOBAL IMPACT OF PROCESSED FOOD

Pandora's Lunchbox: How Processed Food Took Over the American Meal

Melanie Warner

Examines processed foods and the industrialization of the food supply.

EXERCISE

Pilates Step-by-Step

Louise Aikman

Offers an introduction to Pilates, explaining how it can help people lose weight, improve

balance, flexibility, and muscle tone, and relax, and includes step-by-step photographs

and instructions for basic Pilates exercises.

MEMOIR

eBook

Positive: A Memoir

Paige Rawl

Paige Rawl has been HIV positive since birth, but growing up, she never felt like her illness defined

her. On an unremarkable day in middle school, she disclosed to a friend her HIV-positive status--and

within hours the bullying began. From that moment forward, every day was like walking through a

minefield. Paige was never sure when or from where the next text, taunt, or hateful message would

come. Then one night, desperate for escape, fifteen-year-old Paige found herself in her bathroom

staring at a bottle of sleeping pills.That could have been the end of her story. Instead, it was only the

beginning. Paige's memoir calls for readers to choose action over complacency, compassion over

cruelty--and above all, to be...

MINDFULNESS

Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life

Thich Nhat Hanh

Zen master and spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh explains how people can make positive use of the

same situations that often lead to added stress.

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BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY

eBook

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

Susan Cain

Explores the role introverts play in a world that is geared towards those who enjoy communicating

with others and offers practical suggestions at how introverts can make sure their message is heard.

HEALTHY EATING

Rethinking Thin: The New Science of Weight Loss--and The Myths and Realities of Dieting

Gina Bari Kolata

Challenges conventional wisdom about diets and weight loss, arguing that society's obsession with

weight loss is not about being trim and healthy, but about money, power, and trends.

GLOBAL IMPACT OF PROCESSED FOOD

Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us

Michael Moss

Reveals how the world's largest processed food companies redirect concerns about the health risks of

their products by dialing back on one harmful ingredient while increasing another; use technology to

calculate the bliss point of sugary beverages or enhance the mouth feel of fat by manipulating the

chemical structure; and refer to their most ardent customers as addicted to salt, sugar, and fat.

MINDFULNESS

Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life

Thich Nhat Hanh and Lilian Cheung

Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh and nutritionist Dr. Lilian Cheung provide practical tools and advice that

focus on mindfulness and are aimed at helping individuals lose weight and achieve well-being.

SPIRITUAL

The Power

Rhonda Byrne

The author explains that everyone was born with a "power" and describes how locating and

using that power can enable a person to become successful and lead a more fulfilling life.

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MINDFULNESS

Hardcover and eBook

The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

Charles Duhigg

Charles Duhigg, business reporter for the "New York Times," discusses the science behind

habits and explains how habits work, why they exist, and how a person can endeavor to

change their nature.

BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY

The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains

Nicholas G. Carr

Examines the physiological and psychological effects the Internet has on the brain and argues that

human focus and patience have become shorter, deep thought has lessened, and reading has

turned into scanning due to changes the Internet usage causes on neural pathways.

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ALTERNATIVE DIETS

The Smart Girl's Guide to Going Vegetarian: How to Look Great, Feel Fabulous,

and Be a Better You

Rachel Meltzer Warren A guide to eating a vegetarian diet with information on getting the necessary nutrition for a teen-aged girl, finding hidden meat and dairy ingredients in processed foods, recipes, and more.

SPIRITUAL

eBook

Teen Feng Shui: Design Your Space, Design Your Life

Susan Levitt

You will learn to apply feng shui to your room, combining the numerous tips on colors, lighting, lucky

symbols, and where to put your furniture with the unique needs presented by your life, your astrology,

and your body type. Touching upon everything from financial management to developing relationships

that make you and others happy, "Teen Feng Shui" walks you through how to create your room design

and its affect on your life from start to finish.

MEMOIR

The Longest Way Home: One Man's Quest for the Courage to Settle Down

Andrew McCarthy

The author, a travel writer and actor, reflects on how travel helped him to become the man he wanted

to be and to overcome life-long fears and his resistance to commitment.

SPIRITUAL

The Secret

Rhonda Byrne

The author maintains that "The Secret," or way of thinking, can be found in most oral traditions

throughout history; and that by following it, one can achieve happiness, health, and wealth.

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BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY

Hardcover and eBook

Think Like a Freak: The Authors of Freakonomics Offer to Retrain Your Brain

Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner

Presents a decision-making handbook that analyzes one's decisions, plans, and morals,

showing how insights can be applied to daily life to make decisions.

MEMOIR

This I Believe: The Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women

Jay Allison

A collection of essays by Americans, including Colin Powell, Bill Gates, and John Updike,

in which the authors explore their personal beliefs

BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY

Paperback and eBook

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

Malcolm Gladwell

Explains why major changes in society often happen suddenly and unexpectedly and describes

the personality types who are natural originators of new ideas and trends.

GLOBAL IMPACT OF PROCESSED FOOD

The Town That Food Saved: How One Community Found Vitality in Local Food

Ben Hewitt

Tells the story of how the people in the small town of Harwick, Vermont, developed a local

food system and helped to save the economy of the region.

MEMOIR

Hardcover and eBook

Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, A Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson

Mitch Albom

The author, an alumnus of Brandeis University, tells of his meetings with a former professor

suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease and of the lessons he learned about life and death from

his college mentor.

MEMOIR

A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail

Bill Bryson

Bryson share his experiences hiking the Appalachian Trail with a childhood friend. The two

encounter eccentric characters, a blizzard, getting lost, and rude yuppies along the way.

MEMOIR

eBook

Then Came Life: Living with Courage, Spirit, and Gratitude After Breast Cancer

Geralyn Lucas

Challenges women who have had difficult setbacks to connect with their inner strength and

approach life optimistically while tracing how the author embraced her second chance at life to

reinvent herself

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GENERAL HEALTH

eBook

Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

T. Collin Campbell, PhD

Argues that since eating whole, plant-based foods causes an infinite amount of possible

biological consequences, current nutritional research that focuses on single chemicals is

inadequate; and examines why eating habits have not changed despite the changes in nutrition

science.

MEMOIR

Hardcover and eBook

Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

Cheryl Strayed

Cheryl Strayed recounts the impact of her mother's death on her life at age twenty-two

and chronicles her experiences after she made the impulsive decision to hike the

Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert all the way into Washington State.

MINDFULNESS Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney Research psychologist Roy F. Baumeister and science writer John Tierney examine the human virtue of self-control and offer strategies for improving one's willpower, discussing setting realistic goals, monitoring progress, and keeping faith

EXERCISE

Yoga Step-by-Step

Michael Spilling and Liz Lark.

An introduction to yoga that explains how it can help people relax, lose weight, and increase

flexibility and muscle tone and includes step-by-step photographs and instructions for basic

exercises.

BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY

eBook

You are Not So Smart: Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook, Why Your Memory

Is Mostly Fiction, and 46 Other Ways You're Deluding Yourself

David McRaney

Examines irrational human behavior.

MINDFULNESS

Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values

Robert M Pirsig

The author recounts a motorcycle trip across the country with his eleven-year-old son and

reveals his past life while considering philosophical topics.

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