New Year, New You: Five Books to Help Make Those Changes

Senior reference librarian Rosemary Jerome picks five nonfiction titles on the shelves of the right now--books that can help you in 2011.

Janine Driver, You Say More Than You Think:  A 7 Day Plan For Using the New Body Language to Get What You Want    (2010)

A former body-language specialist with the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, now a professional body-language trainer, Driver helps readers break bad habits, overcome misleading assumptions, avoid blind spots and project the confidence they need for successful communications and/or negotiations.  Her advice will give readers immediate, effective results using sound examples, revealing exercises and self tests.

Tim Gunn, Gunn's Golden Rules:  Life's Little Lessons for Making It Work   (2010)

The author is the co-host of "Project Runway."  He explains how hard work, creativity and integrity can help lay the groundwork for success and happiness in your career, relationships and life.

Thich Nhat Hanh, Savor:  Mindful Eating, Mindful Life     (2010)

So essential to healthy eating is a healthy perspective that Zen Buddhist master and author Nhat Hanh joins forces with nutritionist Cheng for a holistic approach.  They pair the latest nutritional information with the age-old Buddhist practice of mindfulness (being fully aware of all that is going on within ourselves and what is happening around us) to draw attention to what and how we eat.  Guidance is offered for recognizing what barriers prevent us from controlling our weight and readers are encouraged to savor food in order to fully nourish both body and mind.

Zen Ohashi, Wow:  A Handbook for Living   (2010)

Management coaches Ohashi and Kurazono offer 31 phrases and accompanying exercises designed to empower the lives of readers.  You can change your life by adopting small changes in the way you think and live.

Tina Sloan, Changing Shoes:  Getting Older--Not Old--With Style, Humor and Grace   (2010)

From the actress who played nurse Lillian Raines for 26 years on "Guiding Light," she shares her experiences of growing older.  She addresses the issues and feelings most women eventually have to deal with: changes in their looks, love life, career and family.