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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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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

Supercommunicators : how to unlock the secret language of connection
Duhigg, Charles
Paper Book
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

Addicted to drama : healing dependency on crisis and chaos in yourself and others
Lyons, Scott
Paper Book
With empathy, humor, and unique insight, a psychologist examines drama addiction and charts a path for healing in this groundbreaking book. Do you know someone who seems to thrive on chaos, a person who manufactures crisis where there is none, makes mountains...

158.2 Lyons 2023

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

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

My money my way : taking back control of your financial life
Love, Kumiko
Paper Book
In My Money My Way, financial counsellor and creator of The Budget Mom Kumiko Love inspires and equips you to end the cycle of self-doubt and make confident money decisions. Previous budgeting methods haven't worked because they weren't designed by you. Love's original strategies will help you...

332.024 Love 2022

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

Chinese for beginners : mastering conversational Chinese
Ren, Yi
Paper Book
Chinese for Beginners is an excellent, user-friendly book for learning the Chinese language. Yi Ren has taught thousands of Americans to speak Chinese fluently. Now, she and co-author Xiayuan Liang share their secrets for fast mastery of Mandarin Chinese with you....

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 time and build tough, curious, competent kids--from the host of the Netflix...

508 Rinella 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

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

Ultimate guide : decks : plan, design, build
Paper Book
Add the perfect deck and enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of your own home! Featuring 30 complete deck plans that are created and provided by the industry's leading master deck builders, this comprehensive, easy-to-read guide will walk you through the entire process of designing and building a...

690.184 Ultimate 2023

Pinch pottery : functional, modern handbuilding
Halls, Susan.
Paper Book
The technique is simple; the results are gorgeous! Susan Halls has created an array of refined, sophisticated and incredibly modern-looking projects that are perfect for beginners, yet enticing for more seasoned ceramicists. The pieces range from a mug, vase, and jug to a bowl, teapot,...

738.14 H159 2014

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

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

The T-shirt quilt book : create one-of-a-kind keepsakes - make 8 exciting projects or design your own
Conner, Lindsay
Paper Book

746.46 Conner 2017

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

Creative stained glass : 17 step-by-step projects for stunning glass art and gifts
Springael, Noor
Paper Book
A beginner friendly guide to making stained glass art using the most popular and accessible method, copper foil. The traditional art form of stained glass has become extremely popular again and this collection has everything you need to know to get started on this...

748.5 Springael 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

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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