88 Best Smoking Books of All Time
We've researched and ranked the best smoking books in the world, based on recommendations from world experts, sales data, and millions of reader ratings. Learn more
Featuring recommendations from Timothy Ferriss, Arianna Huffington, Bill Gates, and 41 other experts. 1
Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking is a self-help classic, with over 20m copies sold worldwide. It has been a #1 bestseller in nine European countries. It outsells all other quit smoking titles combined. This edition has been developed specifically for smokers in the US. This seminal book has enabled millions of smokers to quit easily and enjoyably using Carr's simple, drug-free approach. less
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The award-winning, genre-defining debut from #1 bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars
First drink
First prank
First friend
First girl
Last words
Miles “Pudge” Halter is abandoning his safe-okay, boring-life. Fascinated by the last words of famous people, Pudge leaves for boarding school to seek what a dying Rabelais called the “Great Perhaps.”
Pudge becomes encircled by friends whose lives are everything but safe and boring. Their nucleus is razor-sharp, sexy, and self-destructive Alaska, who has perfected the arts of pranking and... more
First drink
First prank
First friend
First girl
Last words
Miles “Pudge” Halter is abandoning his safe-okay, boring-life. Fascinated by the last words of famous people, Pudge leaves for boarding school to seek what a dying Rabelais called the “Great Perhaps.”
Pudge becomes encircled by friends whose lives are everything but safe and boring. Their nucleus is razor-sharp, sexy, and self-destructive Alaska, who has perfected the arts of pranking and... more
Recommended by Angel Dei, and 1 others. 3
From America’s “master griller” (Esquire), a step-by-step guide to cold-smoking, hot-smoking, and smoke-roasting, and a collection of 100 innovative recipes for smoking every kind of food, from starters to desserts.
Smoke is the soul of barbecue, the alchemy that happens when burning wood infuses its magical flavors into food. Project Smoke tells you how to make the alchemy happen, with Raichlen’s seven steps to smoking nirvana; an in-depth description of the various smokers; the essential brines, rubs, marinades, and barbecue sauces; and a complete guide to fuel,... more
Smoke is the soul of barbecue, the alchemy that happens when burning wood infuses its magical flavors into food. Project Smoke tells you how to make the alchemy happen, with Raichlen’s seven steps to smoking nirvana; an in-depth description of the various smokers; the essential brines, rubs, marinades, and barbecue sauces; and a complete guide to fuel,... more
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Real barbecue taste comes from mastering the art of slow-cooking meat at a low temperature for a long time, using wood smoke to add flavor, and this is the book that shows you how! For the first time in print, Jeff Phillips is sharing the information he has compiled on his incredibly popular website, www.smoking-meat.com. With step-by-step instructions on how to choose, set up, and modify your own charcoal, gas, or electric smoker, Jeff guides you through your smoking session with the patience that is unique to... more
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Barbecue sauces, rubs, and marinades are every griller’s secret weapon—the flavor boosters that give grilled food its character, personality, depth, and soul.
Steven Raichlen, America’s “master griller” (Esquire), has completely updated and revised his bestselling encyclopedia of chile-fired rubs, lemony marinades, buttery bastes, pack-a-wallop sauces, plus mops, slathers, sambals, and chutneys. It’s a cornucopia of all the latest flavor trends, drawing from irresistible Thai, Mexican, Indian, Cajun, Jamaican, Italian, and French cuisines, as well as those building blocks... more
Steven Raichlen, America’s “master griller” (Esquire), has completely updated and revised his bestselling encyclopedia of chile-fired rubs, lemony marinades, buttery bastes, pack-a-wallop sauces, plus mops, slathers, sambals, and chutneys. It’s a cornucopia of all the latest flavor trends, drawing from irresistible Thai, Mexican, Indian, Cajun, Jamaican, Italian, and French cuisines, as well as those building blocks... more
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It's early autumn 1964. Two straight-A students head off to school, and when only one of them returns home Chesney Yelverton is coaxed from retirement and assigned to what proves to be the most difficult and deadly - case of his career. From the shining notorious East Side, When You Are Engulfed in Flames confirms once again that David Sedaris is a master of mystery and suspense.
Or how about...
when set on fire, most of us either fumble for our wallets or waste valuable time feeling sorry for ourselves. David Sedaris has studied this phenomenon, and his resulting... more
Or how about...
when set on fire, most of us either fumble for our wallets or waste valuable time feeling sorry for ourselves. David Sedaris has studied this phenomenon, and his resulting... more
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The secret to the best barbecue from the man who barbecues the best: Keep it simple!
In the world of competitive barbecue, nobody’s won more prize money, more trophies, or more adulation than Myron Mixon. And he comes by it honestly: From the time he was old enough to stoke a pit, Mixon learned the art of barbecue at his father’s side. He grew up to expand his parent’s sauce business, Jack’s Old South, and in the process became the leader of the winningest team in competitive barbecue. It’s Mixon’s combination of killer instinct and killer recipes that has led him to... more
In the world of competitive barbecue, nobody’s won more prize money, more trophies, or more adulation than Myron Mixon. And he comes by it honestly: From the time he was old enough to stoke a pit, Mixon learned the art of barbecue at his father’s side. He grew up to expand his parent’s sauce business, Jack’s Old South, and in the process became the leader of the winningest team in competitive barbecue. It’s Mixon’s combination of killer instinct and killer recipes that has led him to... more
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If you’re relying on willpower alone to help you lose weight, improve your relationships, or achieve more at work, you’re doomed to fail. The environment around us is far too powerful, stimulating, addicting, and stressful to overcome by white knuckling. The only way to stop just surviving and learn to truly thrive in today’s world is to proactively shape your environment.
That’s the premise of Willpower Doesn’t Work by Medium.com’s most-read writer, Benjamin Hardy. Building on copious existing research, as well as his own experience of growing up in a broken family... more
That’s the premise of Willpower Doesn’t Work by Medium.com’s most-read writer, Benjamin Hardy. Building on copious existing research, as well as his own experience of growing up in a broken family... more
Arianna HuffingtonBenjamin Hardy is one of the leading voices on well-being and productivity. Willpower Doesn't Work is an insightful guide to help us thrive in today's world. (Source)
Ryan HolidayChange your environment, change your life. Ben Hardy's book is a prescription for excellence and contains the hidden keys to success. (Source)
Adam GrantIf you want to get more done, don't worry about willpower--focus on motivation. Challenging the dominant view of self-control as a muscle. Benjamin Hardy reveals that productivity is really about clarity and commitment. (Source)
Don't have time to read the top Smoking books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
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Consider this College Health 101—a guide to what students really want (or need) to know about their mental and physical health when they're away from home.
College students facing their first illness, accident, or anxiety away from home often flip-flop between wanting to handle it themselves and wishing their parents could swoop in and fix everything. Advice from peers and “Dr. Google” can be questionable.The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook provides accurate, trustworthy, evidence-based medical information (served with a dose of humor) to reduce anxiety and... more
College students facing their first illness, accident, or anxiety away from home often flip-flop between wanting to handle it themselves and wishing their parents could swoop in and fix everything. Advice from peers and “Dr. Google” can be questionable.The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook provides accurate, trustworthy, evidence-based medical information (served with a dose of humor) to reduce anxiety and... more
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“The perfect antidote to the 1990s. Buy yourself a pack of Camels, a cocktail shaker, and a nine-millimeter assault weapon. Read this. Then laugh.”
—P.J. O'Rourke
The hero of Christopher Buckley's wickedly funny novel is Nick Naylor, chief spokesman for the Academy of Tobacco Studies. Nick likes his job. In the neo-puritanical nineties, it is a challenge to defend the rights of smokers and a privilege to promote their liberty. Sure, it hurts a little when you're compared to Nazi war criminals, but Nick says he's just doing what it takes to pay the mortgage and put his... more
—P.J. O'Rourke
The hero of Christopher Buckley's wickedly funny novel is Nick Naylor, chief spokesman for the Academy of Tobacco Studies. Nick likes his job. In the neo-puritanical nineties, it is a challenge to defend the rights of smokers and a privilege to promote their liberty. Sure, it hurts a little when you're compared to Nazi war criminals, but Nick says he's just doing what it takes to pay the mortgage and put his... more
Recommended by Ronn Torossian, and 1 others. Ronn TorossianWhile the title is more recognized for the movie, it is the book that provides the greatest perspective and strategic insight. Buckley provides an inimitable window into the development and creation of narratives, and how imperative it is for industries and brands to understand how to shape them. (Source)
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Learn To Make Delicious, Next-Level Barbecue From a Smoking Pro
Use your WSM and other smokers to take your barbecue to the next level. This book includes incredible recipes combined with all the secrets to making great-tasting, succulent and perfectly cooked barbecue every time. Keep an eye out for the pulled pork recipe that won "the Jack," and the brisket recipe that got a perfect score at the American Royal Barbecue Invitational Contest.
Bill Gillespie, regular guy turned barbecue champion, whose team recently won Grand Champion of the... more
Use your WSM and other smokers to take your barbecue to the next level. This book includes incredible recipes combined with all the secrets to making great-tasting, succulent and perfectly cooked barbecue every time. Keep an eye out for the pulled pork recipe that won "the Jack," and the brisket recipe that got a perfect score at the American Royal Barbecue Invitational Contest.
Bill Gillespie, regular guy turned barbecue champion, whose team recently won Grand Champion of the... more
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READ THIS BOOK NOW AND BECOME A HAPPY NONDRINKER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.
Allen Carr's Easyway is the most successful stop-smoking method of all time. It has helped millions of smokers from all over the world to quit. In The easy way for women to stop drinking, Allen Carr's Easyway method has been applied to problem drinking for women acknowledging that women who want to stop drinking face particular difficulties-and tailored to their needs.
Allen Carr has helped cure millions of smokers worldwide and he can do the same for you.
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Allen Carr's Easyway is the most successful stop-smoking method of all time. It has helped millions of smokers from all over the world to quit. In The easy way for women to stop drinking, Allen Carr's Easyway method has been applied to problem drinking for women acknowledging that women who want to stop drinking face particular difficulties-and tailored to their needs.
Allen Carr has helped cure millions of smokers worldwide and he can do the same for you.
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Smoking Meat is a comprehensive introduction to the art of smoking. 50 recipes provide expert guidance on smoking all types of meat, from beef and poultry to pork, game, and seafood, and eye-popping photography offers the culinary inspiration you need to create the perfect sauce, mop, or rub for your preferred cut.
More than just a book of recipes, Smoking Meat teaches you the fundamentals of successful smoking, including how to choose a smoker, how to "tune" a fire for optimum temperature control, and how to choose the right wood for the right meat. Expert advice... more
More than just a book of recipes, Smoking Meat teaches you the fundamentals of successful smoking, including how to choose a smoker, how to "tune" a fire for optimum temperature control, and how to choose the right wood for the right meat. Expert advice... more
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Neither a just say no treatise nor a how-to manual, this easy-to-read handbook is based on the conviction that the well-informed make better decisions. It provides information on how drugs enter the body, how they manipulate the brain, their short- & long-term effects, the high they produce & the circumstances in which they can be deadly. psychological & pharmacological research on drugs. Whether the reader is a student confronted by drugs for the first time, an accountant reaching for another cup of coffee, or a health educator, this book aims to provide a clear understanding of... more
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Now there's an easier and healthier way to smoke perfect ribs, tender brisket, and perfect wings!
Electric smoking has many advantages over traditional smoking methods: it's faster, it's less expensive because it requires less wood, and it's more precise because you have much more control over the temperature in the smoker. But what if you also want it to be healthier? With Healthy Electric Smoker Cookbook, you can confidently smoke just about anything, and you can do it with fewer processed ingredients and fewer carbs.
Here's what you'll find:
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Electric smoking has many advantages over traditional smoking methods: it's faster, it's less expensive because it requires less wood, and it's more precise because you have much more control over the temperature in the smoker. But what if you also want it to be healthier? With Healthy Electric Smoker Cookbook, you can confidently smoke just about anything, and you can do it with fewer processed ingredients and fewer carbs.
Here's what you'll find:
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Don't have time to read the top Smoking books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Today's kids face grave issues and harder decisions than ever before. Gang warfare, violence, drugs, alcohol, smoking, pregnancy, depression and suicide have found their way into middle and elementary schools. Divorce splits apart families every day. These issues make kids feel as if they must understand and accept all the troubles of the world. less
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All Killer, No Filler: The Absolute Best Weber Recipes Ever Published, in One Amazing Collection
For decades, Weber grills have set the standard for backyard grills, and Weber’s cookbooks have delighted grilling enthusiasts. But out of more than 2,000 total recipes for every kind of dish, which ones are the very best of the best?
In the ultimate gift for every griller, from beginner to veteran, Weber rated, debated, and curated its entire recipe collection, with help from its most enthusiastic fans. Here in one gorgeous package are the ultimate go-to recipes for... more
For decades, Weber grills have set the standard for backyard grills, and Weber’s cookbooks have delighted grilling enthusiasts. But out of more than 2,000 total recipes for every kind of dish, which ones are the very best of the best?
In the ultimate gift for every griller, from beginner to veteran, Weber rated, debated, and curated its entire recipe collection, with help from its most enthusiastic fans. Here in one gorgeous package are the ultimate go-to recipes for... more
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Whether this is the first time you've tried to quit of the hundred and first, STOP SMOKING FOREVER works! Now you can stop smoking permanently without the cravings, weight gain, and stress that so often lead to failure. Just listen to this gentle combination of soothing relaxation techniques, and let your subconscious supply you with the confidence, attitude, and willpower you need to kick the habit once and for all! Starting today, you can totally eliminate your need to tobacco--forever--on your way to a healthier, more active, and more enjoyable lifestyle.
From the... more
From the... more
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The tastes and smells of a roadside smokehouse, without ever striking a match
Keep the same robust fragrance and distinct taste of an old-school wood smoker and bypass the hassle with the simple touch of a button. The Electric Smoking Cookbook for Beginners covers the terminology, techniques, and fundamentals of smoking, along with 100 mouthwatering recipes that will quickly take you from a novice to a smoking master.
Learn the tips and tricks every professional smoker uses to achieve great results―from preparation, injecting, brining, and wood selection to the smoking... more
Keep the same robust fragrance and distinct taste of an old-school wood smoker and bypass the hassle with the simple touch of a button. The Electric Smoking Cookbook for Beginners covers the terminology, techniques, and fundamentals of smoking, along with 100 mouthwatering recipes that will quickly take you from a novice to a smoking master.
Learn the tips and tricks every professional smoker uses to achieve great results―from preparation, injecting, brining, and wood selection to the smoking... more
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Offering practical applications and everyday guidance,
The Rewired Workbook
takes the breakthrough addiction recovery method of best-selling book Rewired by Erica Spiegelman and expands on it, providing new and improved ways to rewire your brain and restore your health.
The Rewired Workbook helps readers to discover new healing strategies and coping methods ideally suited for those trying to achieve true and lasting sobriety. Featuring discussion questions, group and individual activities, and intuitive self-inventories to help you... more
The Rewired Workbook helps readers to discover new healing strategies and coping methods ideally suited for those trying to achieve true and lasting sobriety. Featuring discussion questions, group and individual activities, and intuitive self-inventories to help you... more
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If you can grill, you can smoke!
Now you can add smoke flavor to almost any food on any grill. Weber's Smoke shows you how and inspires you with recipes that range from the classic (Best-on-the-Block Baby Back Ribs) to the ambitious (Smoked Duck and Cherry Sausages). And best of all, many of the recipes let you achieve mouthwatering smoke flavor in a matter of minutes-not hours.
You'll learn:
Basic and advanced smoke cooking methods for traditional smokers as well as standard backyard grills
Over 85 exciting recipes such as Brined and... more
Now you can add smoke flavor to almost any food on any grill. Weber's Smoke shows you how and inspires you with recipes that range from the classic (Best-on-the-Block Baby Back Ribs) to the ambitious (Smoked Duck and Cherry Sausages). And best of all, many of the recipes let you achieve mouthwatering smoke flavor in a matter of minutes-not hours.
You'll learn:
Basic and advanced smoke cooking methods for traditional smokers as well as standard backyard grills
Over 85 exciting recipes such as Brined and... more
Don't have time to read the top Smoking books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Prep It, Smoke It, Savor It-A Start-to-Finish Meat Smoking Guide There is no tried-and-true formula to smoke mouthwatering barbecue, which is part of the fun and part of the challenge. Don't be fooled, though. With Real BBQ, mastering your smoker may take time and patience, but it won't be complicated. Insider advice from celebrated pitmasters, step-by-step guidelines, and plenty of barbecue lore and wisdom demystify the art of smoking meat. With over 95 recipes to start cooking up your very own brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and other incredibly delicious barbecue, this trusty guide also... more
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A leading neuroscientist and pioneer in the study of mindfulness explains why addictions are so tenacious and how we can learn to conquer them
We are all vulnerable to addiction. Whether it’s a compulsion to constantly check social media, binge eating, smoking, excessive drinking, or any other behaviors, we may find ourselves uncontrollably repeating. Why are bad habits so hard to overcome? Is there a key to conquering the cravings we know are unhealthy for us?
This book provides groundbreaking answers to the most important questions about addiction. Dr.... more
We are all vulnerable to addiction. Whether it’s a compulsion to constantly check social media, binge eating, smoking, excessive drinking, or any other behaviors, we may find ourselves uncontrollably repeating. Why are bad habits so hard to overcome? Is there a key to conquering the cravings we know are unhealthy for us?
This book provides groundbreaking answers to the most important questions about addiction. Dr.... more
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Here is your complete reference on curing, smoking and cooking meats. Most books on smoking just give some elementary information and then are filled with recipes; this book is the reverse, scholarly information and theory as it applies to smoking meats and a few recipes that will get one started. While various recipes usually get the spotlight, it is the authors' opinion that the technical know-how behind preparing meats and sausages is far more important. There is a section with some basic recipes, but after reading the book one should be able to create his own recipes without much effort.... more
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Do you have anyone in your life who can’t seem to stick with a project, meet a deadline, or even clean up after themselves? All of us feel we deserve special treatment sometimes. Some people live with this entitled attitude, such as:
Professionals who wander from job to job looking for a boss who will see them as amazing as they consider themselves to be—whether they’re productive or not
Young adults who refuse to grow up and so go nowhere
Spouses or dates who believe, “I’m special, and I deserve more than you’re giving me”
Leaders who expect special... more
Professionals who wander from job to job looking for a boss who will see them as amazing as they consider themselves to be—whether they’re productive or not
Young adults who refuse to grow up and so go nowhere
Spouses or dates who believe, “I’m special, and I deserve more than you’re giving me”
Leaders who expect special... more
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Make your home COPD friendly Your reassuring guide to understanding and managing COPD
and getting on with your life
Want to know more about COPD? This straightforward guide provides clear information about this progressive disease, explaining how to recognize the warning signs, get diagnosed, and choose the best treatment. You'll see how diet, exercise, and medication affect your symptoms and make your life easier.
Discover how to:
Know your risk factors Find the right doctors Quit smoking, start exercising, and change your diet... more
and getting on with your life
Want to know more about COPD? This straightforward guide provides clear information about this progressive disease, explaining how to recognize the warning signs, get diagnosed, and choose the best treatment. You'll see how diet, exercise, and medication affect your symptoms and make your life easier.
Discover how to:
Know your risk factors Find the right doctors Quit smoking, start exercising, and change your diet... more
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"...Nancy has more than a decade of experience with pellet grills. She'll teach you how to get maximum performance out of your grill." --Steven Raichlen, award-winning cookbook author and host of Barbecue University, Primal Grill, Project Smoke, and Project Fire
If you're looking to fire up your grilling game, then you need a wood pellet grill and smoker. Not only does it grill foods perfectly every time, but it also infuses them with a smoky flavor that enhances the texture and taste of your BBQ dishes.
With Healthy Wood Pellet... more
If you're looking to fire up your grilling game, then you need a wood pellet grill and smoker. Not only does it grill foods perfectly every time, but it also infuses them with a smoky flavor that enhances the texture and taste of your BBQ dishes.
With Healthy Wood Pellet... more
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The definitive guide to fish, fishing and fish cooking from the team behind the award-winning 'River Cottage Meat Book'. less
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The invention of mass marketing led to cigarettes being emblazoned in advertising and film, deeply tied to modern notions of glamour and sex appeal. It is hard to find a photo of Humphrey Bogart or Lauren Bacall without a cigarette. No product has been so heavily promoted or has become so deeply entrenched in American consciousness.And no product has received such sustained scientific scrutiny. The development of new medical knowledge demonstrating the dire harms of smoking ultimately shaped the evolution of evidence-based medicine. In response, the tobacco industry engineered a campaign of... more
Don't have time to read the top Smoking books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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A 75th anniversary keepsake volume of the most important and practical self-help book ever written, Alcoholics Anonymous.
Here is a special deluxe edition of a book that has changed millions of lives and launched the modern recovery movement: Alcoholics Anonymous.
Shrink-wrapped in a vegan-leather hardback casing with a ribbon marker, acid-free paper, stained page edges, and slipped into an O-card reminiscent of the book’s original 1939 jacket design, this volume is a lifetime keepsake.
This edition not only reproduces the original... more
Here is a special deluxe edition of a book that has changed millions of lives and launched the modern recovery movement: Alcoholics Anonymous.
Shrink-wrapped in a vegan-leather hardback casing with a ribbon marker, acid-free paper, stained page edges, and slipped into an O-card reminiscent of the book’s original 1939 jacket design, this volume is a lifetime keepsake.
This edition not only reproduces the original... more
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Cody Johnson beautifully balances historical knowledge with cutting-edge science to produce a thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening read which paints a holistic picture of the risks and benefits of psychedelic use in modern day medicine and culture.
--Rick Doblin, Ph.D., Founder and Executive Director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS).
The history of psychedelic plants and substances is full of colorful, fascinating facts and stories, and intriguing questions.
Did U.S. Army Intelligence really use LSD as an enhanced... more
--Rick Doblin, Ph.D., Founder and Executive Director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS).
The history of psychedelic plants and substances is full of colorful, fascinating facts and stories, and intriguing questions.
Did U.S. Army Intelligence really use LSD as an enhanced... more
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North Carolina is home to the longest continuous barbecue tradition on the North American mainland. Now available for the first time in paperback, Holy Smoke is a passionate exploration of the lore, recipes, traditions, and people who have helped shape North Carolina's signature slow-food dish. A new preface by the authors examines the latest news, good and bad, from the world of Tar Heel barbecue, and their updated guide to relevant writing, films, and websites is an essential. They trace the origins of North Carolina 'cue and the emergence of the heated rivalry between Eastern and... more
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Every father-to-be's handbook for knowing what to expect when expecting! In today's world, men are more involved in their wives' pregnancies than ever before. This "2nd Edition" of "Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies" gives new fathers a hands-on guide that covers all of the logistical, physical, and emotional aspects of pregnancy. It is a wealth of information on topics, such as setting up the nursery, childbirth 101, and how to take care of your newborn. The book includes ideas for knowing the right time to break the news and the pregnancy timeline. Once the baby arrives, this handbook... more
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Packed with useful tips and delicious recipes from a slew of experts, Weed covers smoking, cooking, and growing cannabis, as well as proper stoner etiquette and a guide to must-visit destinations around the world.
Not too long ago, it might have seemed impossible that cannabis would step out of the shadows into the mainstream. But now, as legalization sweeps the globe, a new weed culture is evolving with its own set of rules–and thousands of new devotees eager to learn them. Journalist Michelle Lhooq lives in Los Angeles and is at the forefront of this revolution. Through her own... more
Not too long ago, it might have seemed impossible that cannabis would step out of the shadows into the mainstream. But now, as legalization sweeps the globe, a new weed culture is evolving with its own set of rules–and thousands of new devotees eager to learn them. Journalist Michelle Lhooq lives in Los Angeles and is at the forefront of this revolution. Through her own... more
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Changing unhealthy behaviors is easier said than done. Through interactive exercises, backed by countless research studies, Changing to Thrive will help readers progress through the Stages of Change and find the will power to create lasting change that will allow them to thrive.
Eat healthy. Exercise. Quit smoking. Cut down on drinking. Reduce stress.Changing unhealthy behaviors is easier said than done.
If you’re like most of us, you have already made repeated attempts to change your lifestyle and improve your well-being without lasting success. You may attribute... more
Eat healthy. Exercise. Quit smoking. Cut down on drinking. Reduce stress.Changing unhealthy behaviors is easier said than done.
If you’re like most of us, you have already made repeated attempts to change your lifestyle and improve your well-being without lasting success. You may attribute... more
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The thirty-fifth anniversary edition of a classic! This well-loved guide to self-discovery contains more than 100 touching poems to encourage a more authentic and fulfilling life, as well as including the often-quoted poem “An Autobiography in Five Short Chapters.”Insightful, humorous, touching, and inspiring are just a few words used to describe this well-loved collection of poems and truisms by the late Portia Nelson. Designed to inspire self discovery, There’s a Hole in My Sidewalk includes stirring poems that gently lead readers to embrace a more authentic self.
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An essential resource for all stroke survivors and their families and caregivers.
Updated and expanded new edition of the popular resource written by a stroke survivor who has spent 24 years helping other survivors live life to the fullest potential. After a Stroke: 500 Tips for Living Well is filled with practical tips and support to help you cope with the lifestyle changes that come in the wake of a stroke. This book will show you how to:
Get the medical care you need
Integrate robotics and other modern tools to help prevent spasticity and make daily... more
Updated and expanded new edition of the popular resource written by a stroke survivor who has spent 24 years helping other survivors live life to the fullest potential. After a Stroke: 500 Tips for Living Well is filled with practical tips and support to help you cope with the lifestyle changes that come in the wake of a stroke. This book will show you how to:
Get the medical care you need
Integrate robotics and other modern tools to help prevent spasticity and make daily... more
Don't have time to read the top Smoking books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Acclaimed medical historian Howard Markel traces the careers of two brilliant young doctors--Sigmund Freud, neurologist, and William Halsted, surgeon--showing how their powerful addictions to cocaine shaped their enormous contributions to psychology and medicine.
When Freud and Halsted began their experiments with cocaine in the 1880s, neither they, nor their colleagues, had any idea of the drug's potential to dominate and endanger their lives. An Anatomy of Addiction tells the tragic and heroic story of each man, accidentally struck down in his prime by an insidious... more
When Freud and Halsted began their experiments with cocaine in the 1880s, neither they, nor their colleagues, had any idea of the drug's potential to dominate and endanger their lives. An Anatomy of Addiction tells the tragic and heroic story of each man, accidentally struck down in his prime by an insidious... more
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Easyway is the most successful stop-smoking method of all time. It has helped smokers from all over the world to quit. Now it has been applied to problem drinking. After explaining why you feel the need to drink, he shows you how to escape from the alcohol trap. With the brilliant illustrations of Bev Asibett, Allen Carr's globally best-selling method is presented here in a truly refreshing, accessible, dynamic, funny and enjoyable way. less
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A habitual movement as common as nail-biting or toe-tapping can be the key to pulling out addictive behavior by its roots. These unconscious movement "tags" indicate the places where our bodies have become split off from our psyches. When brought to consciousness and confronted they will often tell us very plainly where our psychological suffering originated, showing us where to begin reconnecting body and soul. Christine Caldwell, a pioneer in the field of somatic psychology, has created an original model for working with body wisdom called the Moving Cycle. She describes how this form of... more
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Are you a shopaholic?
• Do you use shopping as a quick fix for the blues?
• Do you often buy things that you don’t need or can’t afford?
• Do your buying binges leave you feeling anxious or guilty?
• Is your shopping behavior hurting your relationships?
• Have you tried to stop but been unable to?
If so, you are not alone. Nearly 18 million Americans are problem shoppers, unable to break the buying habits that lead them into debt, damaged relationships, and depression. If this describes you, or someone you care about,... more
• Do you use shopping as a quick fix for the blues?
• Do you often buy things that you don’t need or can’t afford?
• Do your buying binges leave you feeling anxious or guilty?
• Is your shopping behavior hurting your relationships?
• Have you tried to stop but been unable to?
If so, you are not alone. Nearly 18 million Americans are problem shoppers, unable to break the buying habits that lead them into debt, damaged relationships, and depression. If this describes you, or someone you care about,... more
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Dozens of practical exercises and easy to perform techniques for banishing negative thoughts before they take hold Whether you're trying to overcome anxiety and depression, boost self-esteem, beat addiction, lose weight, or simply improve your outlook, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers a practical, sensible approach to mastering your thoughts and thinking constructively. In this updated and expanded edition of the companion workbook to their bestselling Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Dummies, professional therapists Rhena Branch and Rob Wilson show you, step-by-step,... more
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Do you eat when you're not hungry? Or when you're angry and upset? Do you eat to control your feelings? Allen Carr's Easyway is the most successful self-help stop-smoking method of all time. It has helped millions of smokers all over the world to quit. Allen Carr's Easyway method works by unravelling the brainwashing that leads us to desire the very thing that is harming us. The Easyway method has now been applied to the problem of emotional eating. With Allen Carr's Easyway method, you can eat as much of your favourite foods as you want, whenever you want, as often as you want, and be the... more
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An exposé of Alcoholics Anonymous, 12-step programs, and the rehab industry—and how a failed addiction-treatment model came to dominate America.
AA has become so infused in our society that it is practically synonymous with addiction recovery. Yet the evidence shows that AA has only a 5–10 percent success rate—hardly better than no treatment at all. Despite this, doctors, employers, and judges regularly refer addicted people to treatment programs and rehab facilities based on the 12-step model.
In The Sober Truth, acclaimed addiction specialist... more
AA has become so infused in our society that it is practically synonymous with addiction recovery. Yet the evidence shows that AA has only a 5–10 percent success rate—hardly better than no treatment at all. Despite this, doctors, employers, and judges regularly refer addicted people to treatment programs and rehab facilities based on the 12-step model.
In The Sober Truth, acclaimed addiction specialist... more
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Celebrated scientists Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler explain the amazing power of social networks and our profound influence on one another's lives.
Your colleague's husband's sister can make you fat, even if you don't know her. A happy neighbor has more impact on your happiness than a happy spouse. These startling revelations of how much we truly influence one another are revealed in the studies of Dr. Christakis and Fowler, which have repeatedly made front-page news nationwide.
In Connected, the authors explain why emotions are contagious, how... more
Your colleague's husband's sister can make you fat, even if you don't know her. A happy neighbor has more impact on your happiness than a happy spouse. These startling revelations of how much we truly influence one another are revealed in the studies of Dr. Christakis and Fowler, which have repeatedly made front-page news nationwide.
In Connected, the authors explain why emotions are contagious, how... more
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From the author of the "New York Times" bestseller Adult Children of Alcoholics, this book affirms and encourages ACoAs by developing skills for living.
Imagine how good you would feel if:
• You could stand up for yourself without losing your temper
• You could make a decision without second guessing yourself
• You didn't have that sense of worthlessness every time someone criticized you
• You could learn how to say "no" and stick with it
In Lifeskills for Adult Children, you can learn how to do these things and more. This book... more
Imagine how good you would feel if:
• You could stand up for yourself without losing your temper
• You could make a decision without second guessing yourself
• You didn't have that sense of worthlessness every time someone criticized you
• You could learn how to say "no" and stick with it
In Lifeskills for Adult Children, you can learn how to do these things and more. This book... more
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- Over 100 recipes for smoking all types of food, as well as forrubs and sauces, and more.
- Features expert tips for smoking success, including common smoking mistakes. less
- Features expert tips for smoking success, including common smoking mistakes. less
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Smoking techniques, tips, and recipes from a barbecue master!
Tangy North Carolina–style pulled pork
Meaty, Smoky Brisket
Sweet and Savory Baby Back Ribs
If you've always wanted to try smoking these and other foods at home, barbecue pro Larry Gaian will show you how! In this guide to authentic smoked food and barbecue, you'll find everything you need to master the art of smoking--choosing the right wood and charcoal; starting and maintaining your fire; selecting and preparing meats; and infusing everything from meat and fish to vegetables, fruits, and... more
Tangy North Carolina–style pulled pork
Meaty, Smoky Brisket
Sweet and Savory Baby Back Ribs
If you've always wanted to try smoking these and other foods at home, barbecue pro Larry Gaian will show you how! In this guide to authentic smoked food and barbecue, you'll find everything you need to master the art of smoking--choosing the right wood and charcoal; starting and maintaining your fire; selecting and preparing meats; and infusing everything from meat and fish to vegetables, fruits, and... more
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This thorough update of a classic text describes the impact of recent economic and structural changes in health care on the role of the medical family therapist, and how medical and mental health providers can learn to collaborate in various settings. less
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Most people know that smoking is bad for their health. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, however, every day in the United States, more than 3,200 people ages eighteen and younger smoke their first cigarette. Many people don't believe they will become addicted; others choose to vape because they think it's a less dangerous alternative. This book delivers facts about the differences between smoking and vaping, effects on their short-term and long-term health, and how addiction works. Readers will learn strategies for dealing with peer pressure, how to handle... more
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The most lucid account of the patterns of problem drinkers ever set down in a book!
Drawing on soundly tested theories of transactional behavior, Dr. Steiner describes the three distinct types of alcoholics -- Drunk and Proud, Lush and Wino -- and their games, scripts and rackets: Debtor... Kick... Cops and robbers... Plastic Woman... Captain Marvel...Ain't it awful... Schlemiel... Look how hard I've tried... and others.
His approach is the single most useful tool for dealing with alcoholism since A.A. and the Twelve Steps, and offers the first real help -- and hope --... more
Drawing on soundly tested theories of transactional behavior, Dr. Steiner describes the three distinct types of alcoholics -- Drunk and Proud, Lush and Wino -- and their games, scripts and rackets: Debtor... Kick... Cops and robbers... Plastic Woman... Captain Marvel...Ain't it awful... Schlemiel... Look how hard I've tried... and others.
His approach is the single most useful tool for dealing with alcoholism since A.A. and the Twelve Steps, and offers the first real help -- and hope --... more
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Children everywhere will be comforted by this universal tale, in which a young boy is assured that his mother loves him -- no matter what he does.
"Do you love me when I finger-paint with toothpaste on the bathroom mirror?"
As he goes through a day, a child asks his mother for reassurance with a series of questions. Does she love him when he's gentle? Does she love him when he's not? Does she love him when he jumps in puddles wearing his new sneakers? Simple, charming, and disarming, Ann Stott's story will resonate with little listeners and adults alike. Matt... more
"Do you love me when I finger-paint with toothpaste on the bathroom mirror?"
As he goes through a day, a child asks his mother for reassurance with a series of questions. Does she love him when he's gentle? Does she love him when he's not? Does she love him when he jumps in puddles wearing his new sneakers? Simple, charming, and disarming, Ann Stott's story will resonate with little listeners and adults alike. Matt... more
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Allen Carr (1934-2006) was a chain-smoker for over 30 years. In 1983, after countless failed attempts to quit, he went from 100 cigarettes a day to zero without suffering withdrawal pangs, without using willpower and without gaining weight. He realised that he had discovered what the world had been waiting for - the Easy Way to Stop Smoking - and embarked on a mission to help cure the world's smokers. Allen Carr is now recognised as the world's leading expert on helping smokers to quit, having sold over 14 million books.
This enhanced eBook combines an updated version of his... more
This enhanced eBook combines an updated version of his... more
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This groundbreaking book from the UK's leading spokesman on nutrition looks at why millions of people have cravings for substances such as coffee, sugar and alcohol, as well to drugs such as sleeping pills, antidepressants, marijuana and cocaine. It uncovers how the brain becomes addicted and how it can be 'unaddicted' through a combination of diet, supplements and lifestyle factors. The book is written in association with Dr David Miller, who has worked in the addiction field for 25 years and is an expert in relapse prevention. It looks at each of the most common substances that people... more
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Includes construction plans for a smokehouse and fifty recipes for smoked delicacies.
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The ‘Smokefree way’ is a breakthrough smoking cessation program. It is the most innovative, up-to-date and intelligent method which will lead you to become smokefree forever. The program is based on a natural and powerful approach which sets the record straight with our smoking while revealing every weak spot that keeps us dependent on cigarettes. Through this amazing method you will acquire the knowledge of how to use the same mechanisms that keep the addiction going, in order to set yourself absolutely free from smoking. less
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Garnering a vast amount of attention from young people and parents, and from book buyers across the country, Smashed became a media sensation and a New York Times bestseller. Eye-opening and utterly gripping, Koren Zailckas’s story is that of thousands of girls like her who are not alcoholics yet but who routinely use booze as a shortcut to courage and a stand-in for good judgment.
With one stiff sip of Southern Comfort at the age of fourteen, Zailckas is initiated into the world of drinking. From then on, she will drink faithfully, fanatically. In high school, her... more
With one stiff sip of Southern Comfort at the age of fourteen, Zailckas is initiated into the world of drinking. From then on, she will drink faithfully, fanatically. In high school, her... more
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Love addiction manifests in many forms, from Fatal Attraction-type obsessive lust to less extreme but nonetheless psychologically and emotionally harmful forms. The most common of these is staying in a bad relationship because of a fear of being alone-the "I hate you but don'¬?t leave me" relationship. In ADDICTION TO LOVE, recovering love addict Susan Peabody explains the variety of ways this disorder plays out, from the obsessively doting love addict to the addict who can'¬?t disentangle from an unfulfilling, dead-end relationship. Peabody provides an in-depth and easy-to-follow... more
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As compelling as it is informative and authoritative,
The Anatomy of Addiction
will lead you to a better understanding about the causes, prevention, and treatment of addiction. It explains in layman's terms what constitutes effective, evidence-based addiction medicine and how to find it.
This book provides actionable, scientific information for addicts and their families and details how to avoid so-called rehab clinics that are at best useless and at worst dangerous and even life threatening. less
This book provides actionable, scientific information for addicts and their families and details how to avoid so-called rehab clinics that are at best useless and at worst dangerous and even life threatening. less
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Are you worried about how smoking is damaging your health?
Do you want to quit smoking, but worry that you’ll gain weight?
Would you like to stop cravings in a matter of moments?
Have you tried to quit before, only to start again?
If quitting was easy, would you do it today?
Then let Paul McKenna help you!
Over the past three decades, Paul McKenna, Ph.D., has developed a unique approach that makes quitting surprisingly easy. Through the simple conditioning techniques revealed in this book and downloadable hypnosis... more
Do you want to quit smoking, but worry that you’ll gain weight?
Would you like to stop cravings in a matter of moments?
Have you tried to quit before, only to start again?
If quitting was easy, would you do it today?
Then let Paul McKenna help you!
Over the past three decades, Paul McKenna, Ph.D., has developed a unique approach that makes quitting surprisingly easy. Through the simple conditioning techniques revealed in this book and downloadable hypnosis... more
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Achieve Professional-Quality BBQ with Every Recipe
The Traeger® pellet grill and smoker is one of the most versatile and convenient cookers on the market, and award-winning pitmaster Ed Randolph will show you all the incredible dishes you can make with it.
With a Traeger® grill, you don’t have to stand over a fire and babysit—you get consistent temperature for consistent results. Use the smoker for delicious meats such as Beer Can Chicken and slow-smoking Maple-Bourbon Pork Belly, or the grill for Juicy Brined Chicken Breast and Stuffed Belly Burgers. Once... more
The Traeger® pellet grill and smoker is one of the most versatile and convenient cookers on the market, and award-winning pitmaster Ed Randolph will show you all the incredible dishes you can make with it.
With a Traeger® grill, you don’t have to stand over a fire and babysit—you get consistent temperature for consistent results. Use the smoker for delicious meats such as Beer Can Chicken and slow-smoking Maple-Bourbon Pork Belly, or the grill for Juicy Brined Chicken Breast and Stuffed Belly Burgers. Once... more
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Ultimate Smoker Cookbook for Smoking and Grilling, Complete Cookbook with Tasty BBQ Recipes to Enjoy Smoking with Your Wood Pellet Grill: By Roger Murphy
The ultimate smoker cookbook for wood pellet grill, use this complete guide to smoke all types of meat. An essential cookbook offers detailed instructions and step-by-step directions for every recipe. The guide will help you professionally smoke a variety of food, including beef, pork, lamb, ham, fish, seafood, chicken, turkey veggies and game recipes such as:
... more
The ultimate smoker cookbook for wood pellet grill, use this complete guide to smoke all types of meat. An essential cookbook offers detailed instructions and step-by-step directions for every recipe. The guide will help you professionally smoke a variety of food, including beef, pork, lamb, ham, fish, seafood, chicken, turkey veggies and game recipes such as:
... more
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The key to ongoing freedom from alcoholism or any other kind of addiction is right before us, here and now, in the ordinary and perfect present moment. The problem is that addictions are often the result of our efforts to escape living in the present in the first place. Bill Alexander’s unique approach uses mindfulness (a nonjudgmental awareness of our moment-to-moment experience), story, and meditation to help alcoholics and others learn to come back to the present moment and find healing there. Emerging scientific research suggests that mindfulness can help prevent addiction relapse. more
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Ashes to Ashes is a monumental history of the American tobacco industry’s ironic success in developing the cigarette, modern society’s most widespread instrument of self-destruction, into the nation’s most profitable consumer product. Starting with its energized, work-obsessed royal families, the Dukes and the Reynoldses, and their embattled successors like the eccentric autocrat George Washington Hill and the feisty Joseph F. Cullman, the book vividly portrays the cigarrettemakers generations of entrepreneurial geniuses. Their problematic achievement was based on cunning business... more
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Even while many states have passed legislation pertaining to -medical marijuana- and others have decriminalized or even legalized recreational use, a debate continues within society as to whether marijuana is simply a harmless substance that should be fully legalized, a possibly beneficial treatment for patients with certain illnesses, or a drug with the potential to worsen addiction and cause mental health problems. The controversy persists in the medical community as well, where accumulating evidence implicates marijuana use, especially in adolescence, as a risk factor for poor educational... more
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Wood Pellet Smoker and Grill Cookbook: Complete Smoker Cookbook for Smoking and Grilling, Ultimate BBQ Book with Tasty Recipes for Your Wood Pellet Grill: By Adam Jones
The ultimate smoker cookbook for wood pellet grill, use this complete guide to smoke all types of meat. An essential cookbook for those who want to smoke meat without needing expert help from others. Offers detailed guidance obtained by years of smoking meat includes clear instructions and step-by-step directions for every recipe.
The guide will help you professionally smoke a... more
The ultimate smoker cookbook for wood pellet grill, use this complete guide to smoke all types of meat. An essential cookbook for those who want to smoke meat without needing expert help from others. Offers detailed guidance obtained by years of smoking meat includes clear instructions and step-by-step directions for every recipe.
The guide will help you professionally smoke a... more
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Learn to Take Control of Your Life, Through an In-Depth Understanding of Motivation:
What is motivation? Why do we feel totally paralyzed to do certain things, and utterly unable to quit others? Too many people conclude, falsely, that they are just lazy, or lacking in willpower. But what they lack is a correct understanding of their own minds, of motivation, and the way that it operates.
This book is a self-help manual and a rigorous analysis of the psychology of motivation. It will teach you to stop procrastinating, kick your addictions, circumvent laziness, take... more
What is motivation? Why do we feel totally paralyzed to do certain things, and utterly unable to quit others? Too many people conclude, falsely, that they are just lazy, or lacking in willpower. But what they lack is a correct understanding of their own minds, of motivation, and the way that it operates.
This book is a self-help manual and a rigorous analysis of the psychology of motivation. It will teach you to stop procrastinating, kick your addictions, circumvent laziness, take... more
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