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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
Learn your way around iOS 16 and the latest iPhone models iPhone For Seniors For Dummies is the perfect guide for seniors who want to use the iPhone to make calls, send and receive text messages, check e-mail, and FaceTime with loved ones. With its larger font size, crystal...

004.1675 Spivey 2023

Why we remember : unlocking memory's power to hold on to what matters
Ranganath, Charan
Paper Book
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

Mindful in minutes : meditation for the modern family : over 100 practices to help families find peace, calm, and connection
Smith, Kelly (Yogi)
Paper Book
Slow down, calm down, and come together with this complete guide to meditation for the whole family--featuring targeted practices for parents, teens, and kids of all ages. As a certified yoga teacher, meditation teacher, and host of the chart-topping podcast...

158.12 Smith 2023

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

The ritual effect : from habit to ritual, harness the surprising power of everyday actions
Norton, Michael
Paper Book
In the bestselling tradition of Charles Duhigg's The Power of Habit and Angela Duckworth's Grit, a renowned social psychologist demonstrates how a subtle turning of habits into rituals can "clear a little space for everyday magic" (The Guardian) in our lives. ...

158.13 Norton 2024

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
Paper Book
So no one taught you about money, either Let's figure this me$$ out together.  In this illustrated, deeply unserious guide to money, Berna Anat--aka the Financial Hype Woman--freaks out her immigrant parents by doing the unthinkable: Talking about money. Loudly....

332.024 Anat 2023

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 do well to...

332.6 Nations 2022

5 language visual dictionary
Paper Book
This is your one-stop shop to five European languages. With over 6,500 illustrated words and phrases in English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian, and now with a free audio app featuring all these languages, this learner dictionary offers a quick and stimulating way to learn...

413 Five 2020

American Sign Language for beginners : learn signing essentials in 30 days
Barlow, Rochelle
Paper Book
A 30-day beginner's guide for learning American Sign Language There's an easy way to leap right in to learning American Sign Language (ASL). American Sign Language for Beginners delivers 30 days of lessons that will help you sign with those in your home, community, and classroom....

419 Barlow 2020

German all-in-one for dummies
Foster, Wendy
Paper Book
Learn to speak German? Easy. German All-in-One For Dummies conveniently combines titles from the German Dummies library into one handy guide that covers all of the bases of the German language. For those looking to master fluency in this popular language, this book and CD combo are...

438 G317a 2013

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

Our kindred home : herbal recipes, plant wisdom & seasonal rituals for rekindling connection with the Earth
Morgan, Alyson
Paper Book
Learn to reconnect with plants and nature for collective healing in a world beset by environmental crisis with this herbalism and eco-activist handbook. Alyson Morgan, a second-generation Haitian American, grew up feeling disconnected from her roots and suffering from the...

615.321 Morgan 2021

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

Ultimate gardening : a complete guide to cultivating your perfect garden, from flowers, vegetables, and herbs to succulents, shrubs, and more
Hajeski, Nancy J.
Paper Book
This comprehensive, practical resource will help you design, plant, decorate, and tend to any type of garden. Whether your garden is in your backyard, on a windowsill, in a public space, or on a rooftop, Ultimate Gardening shows you how to achieve the best...

635 Ultimate 2024

Rain gardens : sustainable landscaping for a beautiful yard and a healthy world
Steiner, Lynn M.
Ebook

635.95 Steiner 2012

Food gifts : 150+ irresistible recipes for crafting personalized presents
Scott, Elle Simone
Paper Book
Your all-occasion guide to homemade food gifts that look as fabulous as they taste-from a food stylist and best-selling author of the Boards cookbook! Includes 150+ recipes, hundreds of packaging ideas, and inside tips for making beautiful food gift baskets for housewarmings,...

641.5 Scott 2024

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 Everyone now offers...

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

The 12-week MBA : learn the skills you need to lead in business today
Billhardt, Bjorn
Paper Book
Based on The 12-Week MBA by Abilitie, a business leadership program taught to professionals at global Fortune 500 companies, The 12-Week MBA offers practical tips for managers and aspiring business leaders.   Getting an MBA takes time and money, making it...

658 Billhardt 2024

Woodworking : techniques, tools, projects, and everything you need to know
Gilbert, Vicenc?
Paper Book
Become a woodworking master with this all-encompassing reference! This practical manual, both for the person who is attracted to the subject of workshop carpentry and for someone beginning in this subject, is the essential reference for learning and honing your woodworking and...

684.08 Gilbert 2023

See what you're missing : new ways of looking at the world through art
Gompertz, Will
Paper Book
Taking us into the minds of artists--from contemporary stars to old masters--See What You're Missing shows us how to look and experience the world with their heightened awareness. Artists are expert lookers: they have learned to pay attention. The rest of us spend...

701.15 Gompertz 2023

Starting an Etsy business
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

Oh my gourd! : how to carve a pumpkin plus 29 other fun Halloween activities
Hallow, Jack
Paper Book
Pumpkins aren't just for teenagers to smash on Halloween - there are a multitude of uses for this versatile produce. Get back to the basics with a handy step-by-step for carving a pumpkin that will have your callers commenting on your crafty cutting. Use one of the included templates to carve...

745.5941 Hallow 2023

Modern calligraphy : learn the beautiful art of brush lettering
Ramos, Maricar Concepcion
Paper Book
Learn the art of brush lettering with Modern Calligraphy, a step-by-step guide to making personalized, hand-lettered artwork.

745.61 Ramos 2022

Knotting natural bags & belts : 18 beautiful, easy-to-make macramé projects
Malimban, Stacy Summer
Paper Book
Hugely popular in the 70s, macramé is making a comeback on the high street and catwalk. Perfect for novice crafters as well as macramé enthusiasts, create your own hand-knotted masterpieces that will enhance your wardrobe and never go out of fashion.

746.4222 Malimban 2023

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

Satisfying stitches : learn simple embroidery techniques and embrace the joys of stitching by hand
Brasfield, Hope
Paper Book
Create beautiful embroidery designs while relieving stress and improving your mental health.

746.44 Brasfield 2023

Easy, beautiful handmade rag rugs : 12 step-by-step techniques with patterns and projects, including latch hook, braiding, and punch needle
David, Deana
Paper Book
Learn about the five different rug-making techniques - rug hooking, punch needle rugs, prodded rugs, braided rugs, and sewn rugs - and how to design and transfer your pattern, choose colors, fabrics, and materials, and even dye your supplies. A detailed and inspiring projects and patterns section is...

746.7 David 2023

House rules : how to decorate for every home, style, and budget
Smith, Myquillyn
Paper Book
Simple, personal, livable decorating for your space From the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Cozy Minimalist Home comes this inviting collection of 100 memorable, universal decorating truths that apply to every house, style, and...

747 Smith 2024

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

Botanical art techniques : a comprehensive guide to watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, vellum, pen and ink, egg tempera, oils, printmaking, and more
Woodin, Carol
Paper Book
"This comprehensive work covers the gamut of techniques... will take students from beginner to expert." --The English Garden   This definitive guide is the most thorough how-to available on every major technique of botanical artistry. The experts...

758.5 Botanical 2020

Simple magic tricks : easy-to-learn magic tricks with everyday objects
Allen, Jon
Paper Book
Introduction; The fundamentals of magic; presentation; timing; embellishing tricks; making the moment magic; effective practice; Card magic; mathematical tricks; mind reading; discovering certain cards in the pack; prepared packs; disappearing cards; feats of memory; 'do as I do'; Money magic;...

793.8 AL53 2013

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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