"A goblin-inspired lifestyle guide that focuses on embracing imperfection in areas such as dressing, decorating, foraging, and crafting"-- Provided by publisher.

Introduces the exciting world of microadventures -- adventures that are close to home, cheap, simple, short, and yet very effective. This practical guide is filled with great activities and days out, and over 150 stunning photographs, plus tips and advice on safety and kit.

"A guide to slowing down for self-care with niksen, the Dutch secret to rest and relaxation"-- Provided by publisher.

"The hundreds of photographs of unique homes, including tiny houses, shipping containers, yurts, boathouses, and vans, in unexpected places from all around the world, invite you to slow down, read about the dwellers' experiences and consider a new lifestyle where you truly live by your own rules." -- Back cover.

How is technology changing our lives? Form our daily commute to dramatic changes in the offices where we work, this film examines the lifestyle changes that have already taken place thanks to technology. See how advances in textiles have led to the development of clothing that can adapt to the weather and even tell you when they need to be washed, and the research being conducted that will change the way we sleep.

"The Danes taught us how to embrace coziness and contentment. Now, the Swedes show us how to pause and savor the moment, to njuta, a philosophy closely tied to Swedish life and culture. Deeply ingrained in the Swedish psyche, njuta is about simplicity and intent in every aspect of life, from daily routines and leisure to family and food and everything in between. The Swedish delight in the simple things in life"-- Provided by publisher.

"You can protect your brain from the effects of aging. Did you know that decreased or impaired brain function is not a foregone conclusion as you get older? That your own lifestyle choices and habits can have a significant impact -- for good or ill -- on your brain? Drawing from the latest medical research, Dr. Richard Furman shows you how to make three powerful lifestyle changes that can help decrease your probability of developing dementia or Alzheimer's....

"It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle." You've probably heard this phrase from any number of people in the wellness space. But as Christy Harrison reveals in her latest book, wellness culture promotes a standard of health that is often both unattainable and deeply harmful. Many people with chronic illness understandably feel dismissed or abandoned by the healthcare system and find solace in alternative medicine, as Harrison once did. Yet the wellness...

As of 2017, more than 30 million Americans have diabetes. Another 84 million--more than 30% of the adult population--have elevated blood sugar levels that put them at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. For most of us, it takes a medical emergency to get us to make vital changes to our eating, exercise habits, and weight control. At that point it is often too little, too late. The unfortunate reality is that 80% of diabetics will die of a heart attack....

"As an expert in the cultures and traditions of ancient Japan, Shinichiro Ogata has dedicated himself to a contemporary reinvention of this solemn yet simple ideal of a harmonious life. His eponymous spaces in Japan and Paris are at once a tea salon, pastry shop, restaurant, bar, art gallery, and crafts and housewares store where every element is infused with a pared-back, refined style, holistically in tune with surroundings and nature. Beautifully...