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Do you want to learn a new skill? Deal with stress better? Sleep better? How about learning a new language? These are just some of the books that can help you reach your New Year's resolution (or anytime of year) goals!

Updated December 16, 2024
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iPhone for seniors
Spivey, Dwight
Paper Book
Become your own iPhone guru  Your first time using an iPhone comes with a lot of excitement. It can also be a bit intimidating. After all, it's jam-packed with apps and cool features, but there's no handy manual to help you unravel all the device's mysteries.iPhone For...

004.1675 Spivey 2023

Why we remember : unlocking memory's power to hold on to what matters
Ranganath, Charan
Ebook
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER * Memory is far more than a record of the past. In this groundbreaking tour of the mind and brain, one of the world's top memory researchers reveals the powerful role memory plays in nearly every aspect of our lives,...

153.12 Ranganath 2024

Micromastery : learn small, learn fast, and unlock your potential to achieve anything
Twigger, Robert
Paper Book
Want to be a lifelong learner? Think small. Forget spending 10,000 hours in the pursuit of perfecting just one thing. The true path to success and achievement lies in the pursuit of perfecting lots and lots of small things--for a big payoff. Combining positive...

153.152 Twigger 2018

Supercommunicators : how to unlock the secret language of connection
Duhigg, Charles
Audiobook
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the author of The Power of Habit, a fascinating exploration of what makes conversations work--and how we can all learn to be supercommunicators at work and in life "A winning combination of stories, studies, and guidance that might...

153.6 Duhigg 2024

This year I will-- : how to finally change a habit, keep a resolution, or make a dream come true
Ryan, M. J.
Paper Book
Learn the secret to making changes that stick Every so often people get inspired (again!) to lose weight, get organized, start saving, or stop worrying -but a few months later they give up, frustrated. It doesn't have to be that way. In This Year I Wil . . .l, bestselling author...

158.1 R956t

Bliss more : how to succeed in meditation without really trying
Watkins, Light
Paper Book
From one of America's top meditation teachers and mindfulness experts comes a revolutionarily simple approach to everyday practice--especially if you don't think you have the time or the patience. Imagine you're sitting on a cushion with your legs crossed, ready to tap into...

158.12 Watkins 2018

Say the right thing : how to talk about identity, diversity, and justice
Yoshino, Kenji
Paper Book
A Living Now Book Awards Gold Medalist, Social Activism/Charity A practical, shame-free guide for navigating conversations across our differences at a time of rapid social change. In the current period of social and political unrest, conversations about...

305.3 Yoshino 2023

Body talk : how to embrace your body and start living your best life
Sturino, Katie
Paper Book
Learn to love yourself and your body with this interactive guide from the "shame-free, fun, cheerful, and no-nonsense" (Bustle) body acceptance advocate and influencer who founded Megababe beauty. "Brilliant, hilarious, adorably illustrated."-Goop Can...

306.4613 Sturino 2021

Money out loud : all the financial stuff no one taught us
Anat, Berna
Ebook

332.024 Anat 2023

My money my way : taking back control of your financial life
Love, Kumiko
Paper Book
Barnes and Nobles' 2022 List of "Best Books that Help!" Does fear and insecurity keep you from looking at your bank account? Is your financial anxiety holding you captive? You don't have to stress about money anymore. YOU can take back control. ...

332.024 Love 2022

The anxious investor : mastering the mental game of investing
Nations, Scott
Paper Book
A revelatory new guide to becoming a smarter investor, drawing upon behavioral psychology, economic modeling, and market history to offer practical advice for reaching your financial goals "With the equity and fixed-income markets off to a rough start in 2022, investors might...

332.6 Nations 2022

5 language visual dictionary
Gavira, Angeles.
Paper Book
A photographic and comprehensive guide of how to express everyday occurrences in five different languages. With over 10,000 terms, 1,600 full-color photographs, and a comprehensive index, the Five-Language Visual Dictionary is a powerful tool for beginners learning the five major European languages:...

413 Five 2020

Mandarin Chinese for beginners : learning conversational Chinese
Ren, Yi
Paper Book
This beginner-friendly guide teaches you how to speak Chinese quickly and easily by drawing parallels with something you already know--English! Chinese is a fascinating language that can seem quite difficult to learn at first, but can be picked up easily if you focus on...

495.1 Ren 2018

Outdoor kids in an inside world : getting your family out of the house and radically engaged with nature
Rinella, Steven
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . "An imperative call to action" (Nick Offerman)to get children off their screens and into nature, with tips for bonding activities that teach the importance of outside timeand build tough, curious, competent kids-from thehost of the Netflix series and podcast...

508 Rinella 2022

Run like a pro (even if you're slow) : elite tools and tips for runners at every level
Fitzgerald, Matt
Paper Book
Cutting-edge advice on how to achieve your personal best, for everyone from casual runners to ultramarathoners. In 80/20 Running, respected running and fitness expert Matt Fitzgerald introduced his revolutionary training program and explained why doing 80 percent of runs...

613.7172 Fitzgerald 2022

Sleep reimagined : the fast track to a revitalized life
Navab, Pedram
Paper Book
Insomnia looks different for everyone. Whether it's caused by stress, a traumatic life event, or even a snoring partner, poor sleep can affect the quality of your waking life. But Dr. Pedram Navab wants readers to know that it's not a lost cause--falling asleep can be just as easy as waking up....

616.8498 Navab 2023

One year to an organized life : from your closets to your finances, the week by week guide to getting completely organized for good
Leeds, Regina.
Paper Book
From the professional named "Best Organizer in Los Angeles," a comprehensive, week-by-week bible to completely streamline all aspects of your life-from your closets to your finances. Who would you be if you felt at peace and had more time and money? An organized life enables you...

640 Leeds 2022

Sustainable homebrewing : an all-organic approach to crafting great beer
Loftus, Amelia Slayton.
Paper Book
Brew delicious organic beer at home. In this comprehensive guide, Amelia Slayton Loftus covers everything you need to know to brew at home with organic ingredients, stressing practices that minimize waste and use sustainable resources. Along with 30 irresistible recipes, Loftus provides...

641.873 L827 2014

Shop class for everyone : practical life skills in 83 projects
Bowers, Sharon
Paper Book
Did you remember your goggles? There used to be a time when pretty much every high school offered Shop class, where students learned to use a circular saw or rewire a busted lamp- all while discovering the satisfaction of being self-reliant and doing it yourself. Shop Class for...

643.7 Bowers 2021

The great money reset : change your work, change your wealth, change your life
Schlesinger, Jill
Paper Book
Ten timely financial steps to build the life you really want. The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to rethink everything. Now, when it comes to envisioning a post-pandemic future, noted financial expert Jill Schlesinger hears one question over and over: How far should I...

650.14 Schlesinger 2023

Landscaping
Chace, Teri Dunn
Paper Book
Create an eye-catching outdoor oasis with this no-nonsense guide to landscaping As families spend more time at home, they're expanding their living space to their yards, decks, and patios. When you're ready to upgrade the look of your landscape, Landscaping For Dummies offers advice...

712.6 Chace 2022

Manga crash course fantasy : how to draw anime and manga, step by step
Petrovi?, Mina
Paper Book
The best fantasy manga drawing instruction...now with focus on fantasy! Manga artist and popular YouTuber, Mina "MISTIQARTS" Petrovic, helps you bring your wildest manga fantasies to life. Let your creativity loose as you learn how to draw hair that glows like a rainbow, animals...

741.51 Petrovic 2017

Starting an Etsy Business for dummies
Shoup, Kate
Paper Book
Turn your hobby into revenue with an expertly-run Etsy shop Starting an Etsy Business For Dummies is the all-in-one resource for building your own successful business. Arts and crafts are currently a $32 billion market in the U.S., and Etsy is the number-one way to grab a...

745.5068 Shoup 2023

The art of papercraft
Hiebert, Helen
Paper Book
Paper artist and teacher Helen Hiebert compiles a one-of-kind collection of 40 unique projects, each using just one sheet of paper. Combining decorative paper techniques like marbling, stamping, and stenciling  with dimensional techniques like origami, cutting, folding, quilling, stretching,...

745.54 Hiebert 2022

Modern calligraphy : learn the beautiful art of brush lettering
Ramos, Maricar Concepcion
Paper Book
Modern calligraphy uses a brush pen and paper to create beautiful, hand-lettered art. Now you can learn to form your own whimsical, inspired artwork with the help of Modern Calligraphy. Unlike traditional calligraphy, which typically uses a pen to form...

745.61 Ramos 2022

Knot bad amigurumi : learn crochet stitches & techniques to create cute creatures with 25 easy patterns
Green-Hite, Vincent
Paper Book
A treasure of adorable, unique amigurumi patterns that includes step -by-step stitch and assembly instructions, tips and tricks for embroidering cute faces, and ideas for personalizing designs.

746.434 Green-Hite 2023

Creative crochet projects : 12 playful projects for beginners and beyond
Pokorny, Stephanie
Paper Book
Whether you want to learn how to crochet or you're looking for fresh, new projects to try, Creative Play with Crochet is for you! Featuring 12 projects that start easy and slowly introduce a new technique one design at a time, this exciting guide contains crochet patterns you won't be able to find...

746.434 Pokorny 2021

Satisfying stitches : learn simple embroidery techniques and embrace the joys of stitching by hand
Brasfield, Hope
Paper Book
Discover the creative satisfaction and stress-relieving benefits of embroidery while stitching fun, modern, vibrant designs such as flowers, plants, animals, landscapes, and celestial scenes. Beginning a new creative pursuit can be intimidating, but Satisfying...

746.44 Brasfield 2023

Go with the flow painting : step-by-step techniques for spontaneous effects in watercolor
Win, Ohn Mar
Paper Book
A new, spontaneous approach to watercolor that shows how to paint beautiful loose and expressive florals, fruits and vegetables, animals, travel motifs, and more in vibrant watercolor with touches of pen and ink.

751.422 Win 2023

Best road trips Route 66 : escapes on the open road
Bender, Andrew
Paper Book
Inside Lonely Planet''s Route 66 Road Trips: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020''s COVID-19 outbreak Lavish color and gorgeous photography throughout ...

917.304 R765 2015

How to archive family photos : a step-by-step guide to organize and share your photos digitally
May-Levenick, Denise S.
Paper Book
Organize and enjoy your family's memories! You've captured countless cherished family photos of babies' first steps, graduations, weddings, holidays, vacations, and priceless everyday moments on your smartphone or digital camera. Perhaps you've inherited a collection of heirloom family...

929.2028 M451h 2015


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