Here are some nonfiction books for you to take a look at this winter!

12/03: The Measure of Our Lives: A Gathering of Wisdom by Toni Morrison – It’s compelling sequence of flashes of revelation- stunning for their linguistic originality, keenness of psychological observation: the reach of language for the ineffable ; the singular power of women; the original American sin of slavery; the bankruptcy of racial oppression; the complex humanity and art of black people.

12/10 How Not to Diet: The Groundbreaking Science of Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss  by Michael Greger – In this powerful new book, discover the cutting-edge science behind long-term weight loss success. Every month seems to bring a trendy new diet or weight loss fad – and yet obesity rates continue ti rise, and with it a growing number of diseases and health problems. It’s time for a different approach. 

12/31: Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by B. J. Fogg – The world’s leading expert on habit formation shows how you can have a happier, healthier life by starting small. Already the habit guru to companies around the world, Fogg brings his proven method to a global audience for the first time.  Whether you want to lose weight, de-stress, sleep better, or exercise more, Tiny Habits makes it easy to achieve.

 

12/31: The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It by John Tierney & Roy F. Baumeister – This wide-ranging book shows, we can adopt proven strategies to avoid the pitfalls that doom relationships, careers, businesses, and nations. Instead of despairing at what’s wrong in your life and in the world, you can see how much is going to right and how to make it still better.

12/31: Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World With the Practice of Rain by Tara Brach – In this heartfelt and deeply practical book, she offers an antidote: an easy-to-learn four step meditation that quickly loosens the grip of difficult emotions and limiting beliefs. Each step in the meditation practice ( Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture) is brought to life by memorable stories by author.