Why We Get Fat
Gary Taubes
Why are we fat? Why are our children fat? What can we do about it? Gary Taubes tackles these questions head-on, challenging conventional wisdom and offering a provocative look at the science behind weight gain and how to combat it.
Women Who Run With the Wolves
Clarissa Pinkola Estés
A groundbreaking exploration of the Wild Woman archetype, Estés delves into myths and stories to uncover the power and wisdom of the feminine psyche. This book is a call to reclaim our instinctual selves and embrace the strength, creativity, and passion that lies within.
The Pegan Diet
Mark Hyman
In 'The Pegan Diet,' Dr. Mark Hyman cuts through the confusion of modern diet wars by combining the best aspects of the paleo and vegan diets into one revolutionary approach. This book offers a food-as-medicine philosophy, explaining how to eat for optimal health, longevity, and performance, while also benefiting the planet. Featuring 30 recipes and clear infographics, it provides an easy-to-follow guide to a balanced diet that supports both body and mind.
Period Power
Maisie Hill
Uncover the secrets of your menstrual cycle and hormones with this no-nonsense guide. 'Period Power' demystifies female anatomy and the hormonal fluctuations that impact energy, mood, and well-being. It challenges societal stigmas surrounding menstruation, offering practical strategies to attune your daily life to your cycle, improve symptoms, and reclaim your body's power. This book empowers you to understand, appreciate, and leverage your unique physiology for a more fulfilling life.
The Last Whole Earth Catalog
Stewart Brand
A groundbreaking counterculture catalog from 1971, this book serves as an 'access device' to tools and information for independent education, self-sufficiency, and ecological living. It features reviews and excerpts from books and resources across a vast array of subjects, including science, philosophy, design, environmentalism, and alternative lifestyles, encouraging readers to shape their own environments and share their adventures.
The Design of Everyday Things
Don Norman
Why do everyday objects often frustrate and confuse us? In this seminal work, Don Norman reveals that the problem lies not with the user, but with poor design. Drawing on cognitive psychology, he introduces the fundamental principles of human-centered design, explaining concepts like affordances, signifiers, and feedback. This revised and expanded edition updates classic examples and incorporates new insights on emotion, user experience, and the business realities of product development, offering a compelling argument for designing products that are intuitive, understandable, and truly enjoyable.
Coming of Age
Lucy Foulkes
Drawing on cutting-edge scientific research and compelling personal stories, Dr. Lucy Foulkes explores how adolescence, a period of profound biological and psychological change, indelibly shapes our adult selves. This insightful book delves into the complexities of teenage life, examining topics like popularity, identity formation, risk-taking, first love, bullying, and coping with loss, to reveal why these formative years leave lasting imprints on our memories and behaviors. It offers a compassionate understanding for anyone seeking to support teenagers or to better understand their own past.
Foster
Claire Keegan
A young girl from a large, impoverished family is sent to live with foster parents in rural Ireland for the summer. In this new, nurturing environment, she experiences kindness, attention, and a sense of belonging she has never known, while slowly uncovering the quiet sorrow that permeates her foster home. This poignant novella explores themes of family, loss, and the profound impact of love on a child's developing sense of self.