Self-help publications

  • How to do things : a timeless guide to a simpler life

    Abstract

    For anyone who wants to learn how to catch a runaway pig, mend a fence post, milk a cow, or throw an unforgettable barn party, this engaging volume delivers timeless advice on accomplishing tasks big and small around the house, garden, and farm. Featuring original text from the 1919 first edition, this 100th-anniversary volume presents a new generation of readers with expert guidance on every facet of homesteading.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [New York]

    Hachette Book Group

    Not specified
  • Are u ok? : a guide to caring for your mental health

    Creator

    Morton, Kati

    Abstract

    Licensed marriage and family therapist and YouTube personality Kati Morton answers the most commonly asked questions about mental health, including when to get help and where to find it.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [New York]

    Hachette Book Group

    Not specified
  • Give a sh*t : do good, live better, save the planet

    Creator

    Piper, Ashlee

    Abstract

    Stop thinking you give a shit and start living like you give a shit about your health, your footprint, and your planet. Ashlee Piper presents the first eco-friendly handbook of its kind for these dire times when the Earth needs us most. Distilling the most crucial knowledge and advice from your favorite sustainable lifestyle brand, vegan cookbook, and eco-friendly beauty guide, this book guides you through small, but-impactful, shifts you can make.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [New York]

    Hachette Book Group

    Not specified
  • Unfiltered : no shame, no regrets, just me

    Creator

    Collins, Lily

    Abstract

    As young women, there are many topics we just don't talk about: our bodies, our relationships, our greatest fears. Actress Lily Collins wants to put an end to that. She wants open, honest conversation about the things we all struggle with--beginning now, with herself. For the first time, Lily shares her own deepest secrets, proving that every single one of us experiences pain and heartbreak. Her essays will inspire you to be who you are and say what you feel, to claim your voice and live your life unfiltered.

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    [New York]

    HarperCollins

    Not specified
  • The worry-free mind : train your brain, calm the stress spin cycle, and discover a happier, more productive you

    Creator

    Wade, J. William

    Kershaw, Carol J.

    Abstract

    Can you imagine a day without worry and how productive you could be with the extra time you would have? This book shows you how to decipher the architecture of your model of reality, shift it to a newer version, and overcome your tendency to worry every day.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [Ashland, Oregon]

    Blackstone Publishing

    Not specified
  • Fierce self-compassion : how women can harness kindness to speak up, claim their power, and thrive

    Creator

    Neff, Kristin

    Abstract

    Drawing on a wealth of research, her personal life story and empirically supported practices, Neff demonstrates how women can use fierce and tender self-compassion to succeed in the workplace, engage in caregiving without burning out, be authentic in relationships, and end the silence around sexual harassment and abuse.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [New York]

    HarperCollins

    Not specified