Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Learning and Education in 2013


Don’t forget to exercise your mind as well as your body.  Below are some ideas for how to learn something new, improve a skill, and store interesting facts for that next awkward dinner party.

Expand Your Mind:

Learn about religion and theology:
The Holy Quran
Key Themes for the Study of Islam
Out of the Ark: Stories from the World’s Religions
Comparative Religion (DVD)
Dictionary of Pagan Religions
An Educated Man: A Dual Biography of Moses and Jesus
Mysteries of the Bible: The Bible’s Greatest Heroes (DVD)
Christianity: An Introduction
The Tent of Abraham: Stories of Hope and Peace for Jews, Christians and Muslims
Judaism: An Introduction
If the Buddha Got Stuck:  A Handbook for Change on a Spiritual Path
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Eastern Philosophy
Hinduism: A Short History
Religions in Japan: Buddhism, Shinto, Christianity

Brush up on your language skills:
The Library has two very helpful online language tools.
 Mango Languages 
 Transparent Language

Or try any of these helpful books.
German for Dummies
Rapid Portuguese
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Chinese
Mandarin Chinese Guaranteed
How to Learn A Foreign Language
Fast & Easy Russian
Accent on Afghanistan: Pashto: The Language & Culture of Afghanistan
Accent on Iraq: The Language & Culture of Iraq
Cortina’s Conversational Japanese
Everyday Spanish: A Quick and Easy Basic Language System (DVD)
Everyday French: A Quick and Easy Basic Language System (DVD)
Rapid Greek

Develop a new hobby:
Knitting Rules!
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Knitting and Crocheting
A Thimbleberries Housewarming: 22 Projects for Quilters
Learn XML in a Weekend
Web Style Guide: Basic Design Principles for Creating Web Sites
The Twitter Book
www.twitter.com
pinterest.com
Cooking with Children: Fifteen Lessons for Children, Age 7 and Up, Who Really Want to Learn to Cook
Cooking
www.blogger.com
www.wordpress.com
The Complete Book of Drawing and Painting
Drawing and Painting Animals: The Essential Guide
Paint Craft Gifts & Projects
Stamp Craft: Dozens of Creative Ideas for Stamping on Cards, Clothing, Furniture and More
Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious About Serious Books
Coin Collecting as a Hobby

Discover a role model:
Bossypants
Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch
 The Obamas
The Open Road: The Global Journey of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama
Oprah: The Gospel of an Icon
My Life in France
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
The Funny Thing Is –
Steve Jobs
My Mother Was Nuts
Conversations With Myself
Marilyn Monroe
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10
No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Years in Washington
My Extraordinary Ordinary Life
Waging Heavy Peace: A Hippie Dream
Fleetwood Mac: 40 Years of Creative Chaos
I Hate Everyone – Starting With Me
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Health and Wellbeing in 2013


If you made a resolution to improve your life, health, and well-being, here are some great resources to get you started:
Fitness, Health, and Diet:
Drop Dead Healthy: One Man’s Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection
Skinny Chicks Eat Real Food: Kick Your Fake Food Habit, Kickstart Your Weight Loss
You: The Owner’s Manual for Teens: A Guide to a Healthy Body and Happy Life
What Should I Eat?: A Complete Guide to the New Food Pyramid
The 3-Hour Diet Cookbook
You, On a Walk: Listen As Your Walk for a Leaner, Healthier Life
The National Body Challenge Success Program for the Whole Family
Yoga Now: 30-Minute Core Workout (DVD)
Fitness Weight Training
Get With the Program!: Getting Real About Your Health, Weight, and Emotional Well-Being
Winning by Losing: Drop the Weight, Change Your Life
Walk Away the Pounds: The Breakthrough 6-Week Program That Helps You Burn Fat, Tone Muscle, and Feel Great Without Dieting
Alcohol in America: Taking Action to Prevent Abuse
Alcohol Problems in Older Adults: Prevention and Management
The 100-Year Lifestyle
The Bon Appetit Fast Easy Fresh Cookbook
Living Vegetarian for Dummies
Core Performance: The Revolutionary Workout Program to Transform Your Body and Your Life
The 8 Best Smart Phone Apps for Weight Loss – Forbes.com

Happiness and Stress Management:
Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill
Happy At Last: The Thinking Person’s Guide to Finding Joy
Ridiculous Bliss: Being Happy All The Time
Wellbeing
This Emotional Life (Documentary)
Happiness From the Inside Out: The Art and Science of Fulfillment
The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want
Stress in the Workplace: The Easy Way to Beat Stress and Be Happy
Change Your Underwear, Change Your Life: Quick & Easy Ways to Make Your Life Fun, Exciting & Vibrant
Under Pressure: Understanding and Managing the Pressure and Stress of Work
Minute Meditations: Guided imagery Meditations to Relieve Stress and Enhance Wellness
Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers
The Truth About Burnout: How Organizations Cause Personal Stress and What To Do About It
The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management
Nasty People: How to Stop Being Hurt By Them Without Becoming One of Them
Transform Your Life: A Year of Awareness Practice by Cheri Huber – App available on iTunes
www.volunteermatch.org – Find local volunteer opportunities
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Friday, January 4, 2013

Ring Out the Old, Ring In the New

Every January, thousands of Americans make promises to themselves that they will change and/or improve various aspects of their lives.  Many subscribe to the notion of “a new year, a new you”.  But why is it that these resolutions almost never last past January 17th?
Does that second donut look too good to pass up?  Or maybe the couch feels much more comfortable than your brand-new running shoes?
Good ol’ will-power could be the biggest challenge, but many don’t plan and educate themselves on how to go about improving and changing their lives.
According to Time.com Lists, the top ten most commonly broken New Year’s Resolutions are:
  1.     Lose Weight and Get Fit
  2.   Quit Smoking
  3.    Learn Something New
  4.    Eat Healthier and Diet
  5.     Get Out of Debt and Save Money
  6.    Spend More Time with Family
  7.    Travel to New Places
  8.    Be Less Stressed
  9.    Volunteer
  10. Drink Less
Stay tuned for online and library resources that can help YOU make goals and stick to them!
Happy New Year!
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