Best-selling author Meghan Daum is a popular contributor to such publications as The New Yorker, Harper's, and Vanity Fair. In this wickedly funny and provocative novel, New York lifestyle reporter Lucinda Trout heads to the Midwest for a taste of "real life." But as she finds out, the heartland isn't quite the paradise it seems. Full of poignant insights and peppered with outrageous humor, this marvelously entertaining tale castigates modern vanity....

"Sustainable design integrates consideration of resource and energy efficiency, healthy buildings and materials, ecologically and socially sensitive land-use, and an aesthetic sensitivity that inspires, affirms, and ennobles ..." The construction process affects the environment and surrounding ecosystem. Once buildings are constructed, the occupants and administrators face a series of challenges in their attempt to maintain a healthy, efficient, and...

"In many ways, we're more comfortable than ever before. But could our sheltered, temperature-controlled, overfed, underchallenged lives actually be the leading cause of many our most urgent physical and mental health issues? [Author and] journalist Michael Easter seeks out off-the-grid visionaries, disruptive genius researchers, and mind-body conditioning trailblazers who are unlocking the life-enhancing secrets of a counterintuitive solution: discomfort"--Flap...

Right now, there are more pets in America than people, and many count their pets among the most beloved members of their family. However, a surprising number of pet owners are not aware that the lifestyle they provide their companions may not be a healthy one. Gary Null has helped countless Americans improve their diets and their health with his natural approach to healthy living and skepticism of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Now,...

Mindset Change 101 is for people of all ages who are looking for personal or professional growth. This book is a prescription to address many of the challenges we face over our lifetime. You may be surprised to learn that you already possess some of the knowledge shared in this book about life skills. There are five skill sets discussed in the Mindset Change 101, quality of life, learning to learn, leadership, entrepreneurship, and community building....

Have you ever considered how much potential you have within you? Have you ever thought how much potential is within your children? For example, the potential to heal a simple cut on your finger, or the potential within your child to heal their broken arm from falling at the park? Most of us take for granted the abilities that we all have residing within us. These abilities are powerful and untapped at most times due to the lack of recognition or interference...

Stop waiting for happiness to find you! The Quality of Life (QoL) Blueprint is your DIY guide to designing the life you truly want. This practical handbook offers the tools and strategies to take control and create a life filled with purpose, joy, and well-being. It's your time to thrive!Ready to be the architect of your own happiness? The Quality of Life (QoL) Blueprint is your ultimate DIY life design toolkit. This comprehensive guide provides:Proven...

"As one of America's leading geriatric psychiatrists, Dr. Marc Agronin sees both the sickest and the healthiest of seniors. He observes what works to make their lives better and more purposeful and what doesn't. Many authors can talk about aging from their particular vantage points, but Dr. Agronin is on the front lines as he counsels and treats elderly individuals and their loved ones on a daily basis. The latest scientific research and Dr. Agronin's...