Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them - by Francine Prose, 2006
A highly rated book that teaches the wanna-be writer how to write through careful, slow, and analytical reading. Chapters treat the nuts and bolts of writing (words, sentences, paragraphs) as well as issues of craft (narration, character, dialogue), all of which Prose discusses using story or novel excerpts. This is where the book truly shines; Prose is remarkably egalitarian in choosing fiction exemplars from David Gates to Chekhov. Prose insists that “literature not only breaks the rules, but makes us realize that there are none,” and urges writers to re-read the classics (Chekhov, especially) and view “reading as something that might move or delight you.” Prose’s guide to reading and writing belongs on every writer’s bookshelf alongside E.M. Forster’s Aspects of the Novel.
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Welcome to the Dance: Caffeine Allergy - A Masked Cerebral Allergy and Progressive Toxic Dementia - by Ruth Whalen, A. Hoffer (Foreword), 2005
A book on caffeine toxicity, often diagnosed as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), obssesive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, panic, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and more. Written by a woman who witnessed and experienced these diagnoses and who offers her perspective in a loving manner.
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Growing a Business - by Paul Hawken, 1988
Although Growing a Business is a bit old, it sure isn’t stale. The philosophy imparted by Paul Hawken is timeless as evidenced by its continued five-star rating and hefty sales of this book almost two decades after its initial publication. As part owner of the wildly successful Smith & Hawken, Paul offers a mix of hardheaded business acumen, plain common sense, humor, and warmth as he talks about how to grow your business. A top contender on any business book shelf in our opinions.
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Natural Health, Natural Medicine: The Complete Guide to Wellness and Self-Care for Optimum Health - by Andrew T. Weil, 2004
Everyone in this family has a copy of this book. Dr. Weil doesn’t focus on caffeine addition here, but he does mention it as part of the overall body toxicity that he addresses throughout this book. This landmark book incorporates Dr. Weil’s theories of preventive health maintenance and alternative healing into one extremely useful and readable reference, featuring general diet and nutrition information as well as simple recipes, answers to readers’ most pressing questions, a catalogue of home remedies, invaluable resources, and hundreds of practical tips. Great book, very positive.
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Caffeine Blues: Wake Up to the Hidden Dangers of America’s #1 Drug - by Stephen Cherniske, 1998
If you drink a lot of coffee and you find that you’re depressed, you may need to lay off that brew for a while if not longer. Don’t feel alone, however, because you’re one of 80% of Americans hooked on caffeine - a natural component of coffee, tea, and chocolate and a common ingredient in drugs, soda, candy, and other products. So, you may need to give up more than coffee. Just make sure that I’m not around when you go through your multiple withdrawals…
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