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  Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff… and...

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  Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff… and It’s All Small Stuff by Richard Carlson - Book Summary 
   
  Note: This is a book summary, not the original book. 
   
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  Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard Carlson became an international best-seller almost instantly. In fact, people loved it so much, that it sparked an entire series of “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” books, including: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff with Your Family; Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff at Work; Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Men—and the list goes on and on. It’s a powerful little book, packed with wisdom and insightful ideas on leading a more meaningful, joyful life. The book was a hit when it was first published back in 1997, and continues to sell well to this day. The basic idea behind the book is simple and straightforward: Take the path of least resistance. Let go of problems rather than resisting them. Change what’s within your control, let go of what isn’t—and be capable of recognizing the difference between the two. 
   
  Here’s what you’ll learn about in this book summary: 
   
  — How to “stop sweating the small stuff” 
  — Simple principles for successful living. 
  — How to reduce stress and boost fulfillment by learning to put your problems into perspective. 
  — And much, much more...

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  The Science of Cookery and the...

  Donald Phillip Verene

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  The Science of Cookery and the Art of Eating Well is a philosophical and historical reflection on food and dining in human culture. It includes discussions of the nature of the first meals as found in Greek literature and the philosophy of history of Giambattista Vico, the Roman cookbook of Apicius (the first known cookbook), the cookbook of Artusi (the seminal cookbook of Italian cooking), Brillat-Savarin’s Physiology of Taste, Plutarch’s “Dinner of the Seven Wise Men,” and Athenaeus’ work on the Learned Banqueters (the Deipnosophists). These discussions are joined with contemporary observations on the importance of the traditions of home cooking and dining with friends as essential to the promotion of human well-being.

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  Beyond Contempt - How Liberals...

  Erica Etelson

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  A guide to productive dialogue across ideological divides with practical tools for building trust, defusing hostility, and approaching hot-button topics. 
   
  With the election of President Biden, many liberals thought that the world of political discourse would somehow go back to normal. But the continued extremism of Republican politicians and conservative pundits has only stoked the flames of progressive disdain in ways that make it harder than ever to engage in civil debate. 
   
   
   
  In Beyond Contempt, Erica Etelson shows us how to communicate effectively across the political divide without soft-pedaling our beliefs—or playing into the hands of divisive politicians. Using Powerful Non-Defensive Communication skill sets, we can express ourselves in ways that inspire open-minded consideration instead of triggering defensive reactions. With detailed instruction and helpful examples, Etelson demonstrates how we can open hearts and minds in unexpected ways.

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  The Secret Life of the Mind -...

  PhD Mariano Sigman

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  Where do our thoughts come from? How do we make choices and trust our judgments? What is the role of the unconscious? Can we manipulate our dreams? In this mind-bending international bestseller, award-winning neuroscientist Mariano Sigman explores the complex answers to these and many other age-old questions. Drawing on research in physics, linguistics, psychology, education, and more, Dr. Sigman explains why people who speak more than one language are less prone to dementia, how infants can recognize by sight objects they've previously only touched, how babies - even before they utter their first word - have an innate sense of right and wrong, and how we can read the thoughts of vegetative patients by decoding patterns in their brain activity. The cutting-edge research presented in The Secret Life of the Mind revolutionizes how we understand the role that neuroscience plays in our lives, unlocking the mysterious cerebral processes that control the ways in which we learn, reason, fee l, think, and dream.

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  Jesus Germs and the Great...

  Faith Christie RN

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  Is it possible to be a Christian and a nurse at the same time? 
  When I first started out in my calling as a nurse, I thought the answer to that question was an easy "yes," but then as I walked the long halls of the hospital, I started to have questions:Is it ever okay to pray for a patient?Why do I feel so awkward asking for a chaplain?When death is real, does heaven have a place in the hospital? 
  I tried to find resources written by other Christian medical professionals to help me, but all I ever heard were statements on ethics and the legal repercussions of bringing "coercive" faith to the bedside. 
  Then I faced death myself in an ICU bed and learned that a lot of my fears were irrelevant in the Presence of the living God. And with that realization, I began to learn how God could make me a Christian and a nurse at the same time. 
  Facing death in an ICU bed is a high-risk education not everyone can afford, so I've collected the lessons learned during my journey in this book. These spiritual case studies can be used to help nurses bring their faith to work. 
  Discussion Questions included for small group study or personal growth.

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  Letters to a Young Lawyer

  Alan M. Dershowitz

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  As defender of both the righteous and the questionable, Alan Dershowitz has become perhaps the most famous and outspoken attorney in the land. Whether or not they agree with his legal tactics, most people would agree that he possesses a powerful and profound sense of justice. In this meditation on his profession, Dershowitz writes about life, law, and the opportunities that young lawyers have to do good and do well at the same time. 
  We live in an age of growing dissatisfaction with law as a career, which ironically comes at a time of unprecedented wealth for many lawyers. Dershowitz addresses this paradox, as well as the uncomfortable reality of working hard for clients who are often without many redeeming qualities. He writes about the lure of money, fame, and power, as well as about the seduction of success. In the process, he conveys some of the "tricks of the trade" that have helped him win cases and become successful at the art and practice of "lawyering."

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