Nonfiction Health

Tall. Short. Big. Small. Bodies come in all shapes and sizes. They change as you get older. Making healthy choices, exercising, and getting enough sleep will help you be the best version of yourself. You only have one body, and it’s important to love the one you have.

You can't see or touch it, but sometimes you feel it. Stress can cause headaches, stomachaches, and other health issues. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, nervous, tense, or burned out, this book is for you. Learn ways to manage stress so it doesn't become a bigger problem. Then take some time to relax. Its a fast-paced world, but it doesn't have to be stressful.

All In My Head is a memoir by a woman who in her early 50s received a life-shattering diagnosis. It is about her determined search for effective treatment, the birth of a campaign to get proper data and funding for research into glioblastoma (GBM), and finally her coming to terms with the knowledge that she has reached the end of the road.

The Silence of Your Name revolves around the suicide of Marshall’s charismatic and idealistic young husband, Tim Buxton, while they were in Ghana with Operation Crossroads Africa—a progenitor of the Peace Corps. Marshall weaves in her husband’s hidden family history, one tied to Boston’s wealthy social scene and the deaths of notorious Black Sun publisher Harry Crosby and Tim’s aunt Josephine Rotch Bigelow. By allowing listeners to experience these distinct periods of time in great detail, Marshall illuminates the toxic effects of denial across classes and generations.

Stress can make you feel bad. It can be caused by lots of different things. A big test. A fight with a friend. A new experience. But no matter what causes the stress, what’s important is how you deal with it.

Ink Addict: Book of Poems, by author Reneé Drummond-Brown, are emotional verses creatively written; talk about the phrase “Monkeys on your back,” this book keeps her readers on their toes for fear of missing the chain-supply and demand of her hooked poetic body of words and works. Author Drummond-Brown hears the evil of the 21st century, sees the evil and is unafraid to address ‘IT’ and write about ‘IT’. The poignant yet tender poems are moaned and birthed from a heartfelt place deep within the authors mind’s eye like nobody’s business. Drummond-Brown’s solemn voice is ...

Over 20 years ago, in a small Israeli town, a desperate mother told a remarkable lie. She told her friends and family that her newborn child had died. That lie became the catalyst for the unfolding truth of the adoption of that same baby - Michael - who is, in fact, very much alive and now 22 years-old. He also has Down syndrome. When Kathryn Hulings adopted Michael as an infant, she could not have known that he would save her life when she became gravely ill and was left forever physically compromised.

Some animals have pretty weird tastes in dining. Did you know that porcupines eat antlers, chickens eat rocks, and elephants eat clay? Hold onto your menus, we're going in!

In My Last Eight Thousand Days, Gutkind turns his notepad and tape recorder inward, using his skills as an immersion journalist to perform a deep dive on himself. Here, he offers a memoir of his life as a journalist, editor, husband, father, and Pittsburgh native, not only recounting his many triumphs, but also exposing his missteps and challenges.

“Every problem has an answer, If you ask the right question for it...” Are you looking to read a good self-help book? Do you want to read about simple techniques to change your mindset and transform your life? Or are you dealing with questions like, “Why does it only happen to me?” or “Why don’t I achieve what I deserve?” If the answer to any of the above questions is yes, then here is a book that will change your mindset and will prevent you from falling into the trap of Negative Self-talk questions. In this groundbreaking book, Jiten introduces the readers to the different ...

My name is Poppy the Pooting Panda. I like to think I’m pretty smart. Though every time I try to eat, I poot and toot and fart. I love bamboo shoots, It is my favorite food. But pooting while you’re eating Is often seen as rude.

This audiobook shows you how to bounce back and find strength during life's trickiest moments. It's full of tips for dealing with specific challenges, plus quotes from girls who have been there. Resilient girls face their hardest days head-on, look for the positives, and recover from disappointments. Life can be tough—but so are you!

Are you ready to transform your nights and supercharge your days? Look no further than this comprehensive guide, your key to unlocking the power of restorative sleep. 'Deep Sleep for Beginners' isn't just another book; it's your ticket to a smarter, healthier sleep routine.

This biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for youngsters to learn about one of the world's most influential luminaries. Helen Keller's poignant narrative is beautifully captured in this unforgettable portrait of a woman whose vision for innovation and progress changed America and the world forever.

Sometimes you feel happy. Sometimes you feel sad. Sometimes you don’t know how you feel. You feel lots of different things all day long. Talk about your feelings and learn how to deal with them.

Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome. She was deaf, and never learned to speak. She was also a talented artist. Judith was institutionalized until her sister Joyce reunited with her and enrolled her in an art class. Judith went on to become an artist of renown with her work displayed in museums and galleries around the world. Poignantly told by Joyce Scott with Brie Spangler, Unbound is inspiring and warm, showing us that we can soar beyond our perceived limitations and accomplish something extraordinary.

An honest and humorous take on the connection between self-acceptance and community, I'll Be There (and Let's Make Friendship Bracelets) is a how-to for practicing time-tested skills to establish quality friendships and navigate their ups and downs. From the supermom team that brought you I'll Be There (but I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants) comes a compulsively listenable and highly interactive map for girlhood and friendship with a clear message: life in our crazy and chaotic "plugged-in" world is more fulfilling surrounded by real-life friends.

This nonfiction self-help book for young listeners with disordered eating and body-image problems delivers real talk about eating disorders and body image, tools and information for recovery, and suggestions for dealing with the media messages that contribute so much to disordered eating.

En psychologie appliquée, la PNL est une démarche pragmatique qui consiste à modéliser les savoir-faire et les savoir-être de ceux qui ont du succès pour les transmettre à ceux qui en ont besoin. S'appuyant sur des exemples concrets, Alain Thiry donne une description complète d'une méthode qui a fait ses preuves et qui, inspirée de protocoles tirés notamment de la Gestalt-thérapie ou encore de la thérapie brève, peut se révéler efficace dans les domaines les plus variés, de la psychothérapie au management en passant par le sport, la vente ou encore la pédagogie.

Sally Hobart Alexander continues the story of her journey into blindness in this uplifting tale of a life rebuilt and love renewed. Suzanne Toren’s perceptive narration perfectly expresses the emotions of Sally’s sometimes fun, often arduous, and always interesting journey. Also available is Taking Hold, My Journey Into Blindness, which tells the first half of Sally’s story.