2022 Back-to-School and Fall Reading Gift Ideas and Buying Guide Page
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It’s already the middle of August. Kids in Florida have been back in school for a week now, and other states will be opening up for the 2022 – 2023 school year soon. Take time from you daily schedule, to do a little reading.
Welcome to the 2022 Back-to-School and Fall Reading Gift Ideas and Buying Guide Page
THE I LOVE TRADERS JOES COLLEGE COOKBOOK, by Andrea Lynn
About the Book
“Make delicious meals with your favorite Trader Joe’s® products all from the comfort of your dorm room with this campus-friendly cookbook packed with recipes for low-carb lunches, easy-to-make dinners, late-night snacks, and more.
A one-stop shopping guide, The I Love Trader Joe’s College Cookbook offers starving college students welcome relief from microwave mash-ups, fast food fiascos, and cold pizzas. Instead, they save money and eat healthy with late-for-class breakfasts, backpack-friendly lunches, and as-hearty-as-mom-makes dinners, all from the Joe. Recipes include:
- Sloppy Joe Nachos
- Pad Thai
- Chicken Masala with Sweet Potatoes
- Green Chile Cornbread Muffins
- Monkey Bread
- And more!
In this 10th-anniversary edition of a campus classic, The I Love Trader Joe’s College Cookbook is fully updated with brand-new recipes to incorporate favorite TJ’s products like cookie butter and elote seasoning. Each recipe—from fabulous finger foods to delicious desserts—has been thoroughly tested to guarantee it’s not only tantalizingly tasty but also easy to make, including some smart tricks and tips for fast-cooking appliances like pressure cookers and air fryers. Perfect for recent high school grads, budget-conscious students, or Trader Joe’s fans!
TRADER JOE’S® is a registered trademark of Trader Joe’s® Company and is used here for informational purposes only. This book is independently authored and published and is not affiliated or associated with Trader Joe’s® Company in any way. Trader Joe’s® Company does not authorize, sponsor, or endorse this book or any of the information contained herein.”
Published by: Ulysses Press
COLLEGE BUCKET LIST, by Kourtney Jason and Darcy Pedersen
About the Book
“The ideal gift for high school graduates and college freshmen, this book is perfect for students looking to make memories and graduate without regrets
Are you ready to experience the best four years of your life? Take a shot at half of the exciting ideas in The College Bucket List and your first years of freedom will be absolutely legendary.
•Go on an epic road trip
•Throw an ugly sweater party
•Organize a student protest
•Buy your professor a drink
•Find the best late-night taco truck
•Audit a cool class just for fun
•Kiss someone you just met
•Do a summer internship”
Published by: Ulysses Press
BUDDAH U: 108 Mindfulness Lessons, by Victor M. Parachin
About the Book
“A go-to guide for conquering the obstacles of modern college life using timeless Buddhist principles
What’s the secret to surviving college? Staying calm and focused―what a Buddhist would call mindfulness. Whether you feel lost, overwhelmed or depressed, Buddha U teaches the healthy perspective that will keep you on the path to a great college experience.
Divided into 108 straightforward lessons that approach life day by day, Buddhist principle by principle, this book will transform your college life into a well-managed, stress-free experience. As you put them into practice, you will find yourself ending one academic year with immense satisfaction and anticipating the new one with great enthusiasm.”
Published by Ulysses Press
OWN YOUR GREATNESS, by Lisa Orbe’-Austin, PhD and Richard Orbe’-Austin, PhD
About the Book
“Stop letting impostor syndrome hold you back! This guided workbook of interactive exercises and research-backed activities will help you conquer self-doubt, realize your true worth, and enjoy your success.
How many times have you thought that everyone is crushing it except you? How often have you looked at one of your accomplishments and attributed it to luck or the help of others? It can be difficult to acknowledge our own successes and skills, and overcome the feeling of being an impostor. But moving past that feeling is crucial to continuing down the path to even greater success and happiness.
Own Your Greatness will give you all the tools you need to recognize and overcome the impostor syndrome that is holding you back. Packed full of research- and therapy-backed exercises, prompts, and activities, this interactive workbook will help you:
- Identify the root causes of your impostor syndrome
- Recognize your natural skills and strengths
- Gain the confidence to lead
- Speak up for yourself
- Feel comfortable receiving and giving praise
With this book, you’ll acknowledge the skills you bring to the table, understand that you truly deserve your success, and take steps to a successful, happy, and fulfilled life.”
Published by: Ulysses Press
THE SELF LOVE WORKBOOK, by Shainna Ali, PhD
About the Book
“Experience the life-changing magic of self-love!
It’s easy to look in the mirror and say you love yourself, but infinitely harder to truly believe it deep in your soul. Luckily, this helpful, step-by-step workbook guides you along a path to that place of true acceptance and self-love. And when you reach it, the contentment, happiness and outward joy will transform who you are, your relationships and the way you see the world.
Accepting yourself as you are is at the core of true and lasting happiness, and with the exercises and practice in this book, you will learn how that is possible. This interactive workbook, written by an expert counselor, makes it easy for you to see your daily progress as you find freedom and peace by learning to love yourself.”
Named one of 2021 Best Books for Self Confidence by Choosing Therapy.
Published by: Ulysses Press
LOVE, LIFE & LUCILLE: Lessons Learned from a Centenarian, by Judy Gaman
About the Book
“Judy Gaman was so busy making a name for herself that she barely took the time to meet a stranger, enjoy life, or simply stop to breathe. Immersed in her job as the director of business development for a high-profile medical practice—a job that required her to write health and wellness books and host a nationally syndicated radio show—she spent every day going full speed ahead with no looking back. That is, until the day she met Lucille Fleming.
While writing a book on longevity, Judy interviewed Lucille, an elegant and spirited woman who had just recently turned 100. Lucille had the fashion and style of old Hollywood, but it was all hidden behind the doors of her assisted living center. What began as a quick meeting became a lasting friendship that transformed into an inseparable bond. Lucille brought incredible wisdom and great stories to the table, while Judy provided an avenue for excitement and new opportunities. Together, the two began living life to the fullest, and meeting the most interesting people along the way (including Suzanne Somers). But then Lucille’s life came to an end through unexpected and unfortunate circumstances—and the very first lesson she ever taught Judy proved to be the most important one of all.”
Published by: She Writes Press
JUGGLING THE ISSUES: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome, by Matthew Kenslow
About the Book
Living beyond Asperger’s
“Matthew Kenslow was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, which is within the autistic spectrum, when he was six years old. He shares its common symptoms, such as lacking social and conversational skills, and having poor eye contact with others. In school he had difficulty with certain subjects, but others (like math and science) came easily to him. He has the ability to remember a myriad of facts and the events in his life—some he would rather forget!
Juggling the Issues: Living With Asperger’s Syndrome is a collection of short stories from his life. He describes many of the issues that those with autism and Asperger’s face each day. He also talks about some of the positive aspects of having Asperger’s as well. What is life like living with Asperger’s? Matthew describes it as having “an enhancer” plugged into his brain, which accelerates his thoughts and even his emotions. “Asperger’s will deepen everything’s significance, causing us to take things to a more intense level,” he confides.
If you want to better understand those living with Asperger’s, you need to read this book. The insights Kenslow shares come from his deep experience of living with it and making the most of life’s opportunities.”
Published by: River Birch Press
LIVING WITH CONVICTION, by Toby Dorr
About the Book
“Having never had so much as a traffic ticket, Toby Dorr shattered her mold of perfection by helping a convicted murderer, a trainer in her prison dog program, escape in a dog crate.
Her story is a lesson in perspective. Instead of focusing on everything she lost, Dorr made a conscious choice to use her twenty-seven months in prison as a period to reflect on her life, heal emotional wounds, plot a course for the future, and embrace the sisterhood of women she encountered behind bars.
Far from easy, her prison sentence was gut-wrenching and devastating. But a pivoting revelation during a stay in suicide watch gave her purpose and direction. Filled with drama, action, adventure, heartache, and redemption, Dorr bears her soul and tells a story of heartbreak, courage, grace, and transformation.
While the escape made national headlines and captured the imaginations of an entire country, Dorr’s memoir is an inspirational invitation to look upon life with self-acceptance and love. She pushes readers to move beyond the confines of their circumstances and live each moment with conviction, allowing its fullest, most beautiful potential to unfold.”
Published by: Empower Press
A SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATIVE, David Parker Essays Volume two, by David Parker
About the Book
“During this turbulent time, the individual and governmental decisions that will be made in the months and years ahead are likely to have a “ripple effect” that is felt for decades to come. In the nick of time, a new book offers a much-needed reminder that the timeless principles of economics are essential to the preservation of American democracy. Entrepreneur, investor, and lifelong educator David Parker, at age 50, went back to school to gain a deeper understanding of these enduring ideas–and the missteps of nations that deviated from them—to write his playfully-titled new book, A San Francisco Conservative. Just as Parker’s first book, Income and Wealth, provided readers with a thought-provoking examination of the foundation on which the nation’s freedom rests, his latest book, “a letter to progressives,” also serves as a message of reassurance and a challenge to the conventional political thinking of the day.
The issues David Parker addresses in this thought-provoking new book are those he has focused on for more than half a century, throughout his 40-year career as a teacher in San Francisco’s public school. In “A San Francisco Conservative,” he reminds readers that “times of crisis” have affected the American economy numerous times over the nation’s history, and provides thoughtful, well-researched support for his belief that numerous opportunities exist for every individual to reap the benefits of financial growth. Parker also cautions that many government leaders – especially those who identify themselves as progressives – risk jeopardizing the very democracy that has produced prosperity for so many over the years.
Parker notes that poet T.S. Eliot beautifully captured the cautionary message he shares in this new book. “Time present and time past, are both perhaps contained in time future, and time future contained in time past,” the poet wrote.
The themes covered in A San Francisco Conservative range from education to taxes, and the political process itself. Parker challenges the widespread belief that a “conservative” (whether a resident of San Francisco or elsewhere) lacks empathy or a personal commitment to help those who are less fortunate. The government programs supported by many in today’s progressive movement to counter this misunderstanding do little more than increase the nation’s deficit in a dangerous way, Parker says.”
Published by: Waterside Productions, Inc.
INCOME AND WEALTH (Volume One), by David Parker Essays
About the Book
“For 40 years, David Parker served as a teacher in San Francisco’s inner-city schools. Unlike most of his colleagues, however, he did not place his faith and his future in the teachers’ union or the government. Instead, he simultaneously became a real estate investor and entrepreneur, as well as a jazz musician. As Parker jokingly says, “I have 150 years of experience.” His financial journey has been very successful.
A perennial student as well as a teacher, to write “Income and Wealth,” Parker went back to school to study math, finance and economics. It became clear that individual responsibility and initiative are essential keys to financial success, and that government regulation of important sectors of life including healthcare and education will always be a recipe for disaster.
Parker’s message is a positive one. He not only assures readers that financial independence is possible, regardless of annual income, but he provides a step-by-step plan for achieving this desirable goal.
“Income and Wealth” will provide readers with thought-provoking insights into the way the economy really works. It is scholarly writing in political economy, yet provides useful insights into financial decision-making on a daily basis.”
Published by: Waterside Productions, Inc.
ZEN ROHATSU, by Nora D’Ecclesis
About the Book
IT IS ALL ABOUT ME!, By Stacia M. Sims
About the Book
Published by: Inspired Forever
FULFILLING THE DREAM, by Wayman Britt with Ray Serafin
About the Book
“Fulfilling the Dream: My Pathway to Leadership and Finding Purpose in Serving Others is an honest, eye-opening, and inspiring book about setting aside personal ego and ignoring racial and political bias to bless and benefit others. Wayman Britt’s story is a tale of believing in one’s dreams, realizing them–and then dedicating his life to helping others imagine and achieve better lives.
In this insightful read, Britt candidly shares his personal account of growing up poor in North Carolina during the Jim Crow era of racial discrimination, and the hard work, determination, and faith in God that propelled him through challenges, disappointments, and setbacks to achieve success in life. The family reluctantly moved north to Flint, Michigan with the hope of greater opportunity. Britt takes readers through his quest to open the American Dream to people long excluded and relates lessons and experiences of competing at the highest levels in athletics, corporate culture, government, and politics that are especially relevant to our own lives and the most sensitive cultural issues of our times.
The compelling account of growing up poor and later finding his life mission as a leader in business and government will inspire the reader to achieve personal success while having a positive impact on others. Being successful and living a passionate life of service sounds counterintuitive–Britt’s story proves it is not. His story proves nice guys not only don’t have to finish last, but they can also finish first.
This book will benefit several equally important audiences with the common denominator of interest in true accounts of living the Black experience and overcoming obstacles to get the most out of their potential.”
Published by: WBE Books
OVERCOMING THE COVID DARKNESS: How Two Doctor’s Successfully Treated 7000 Patients, by Brian Tyson, M.D. & George Fareed, M.D.
About the Book
“No one needs to die! Overcoming the COVID Darkness is about two doctors who used a treatment protocol early in the pandemic and early in treatment when the conventional wisdom issued was not to provide any treatment to patients and send them home until they got sick and then go to the hospital where they were then often put on breathing machines – many of whom died. To the contrary, every one of the patients Dr. Tyson and Dr. Fareed treated early in the illness recovered and there were NO deaths. They also treated those who were severely sick and only lost a few.
The treatment protocol they used included pharmaceutical and nutraceutical ingredients and has proven to be highly effective and safe with COVID, especially when caught early. This book is their story complete with testimonials from patients and other doctors, research studies, news clippings, and most of all, the reasons why this successful treatment was held back from the public. Overcoming the COVID Darkness is a must read for anyone concerned about their health and successfully negotiating the pandemic.
Dr. Fareed and Dr. Tyson have been on my radio and TV shows throughout the pandemic doing everything they could to inform the American public about the COVID-19 virus and their treatment protocols which have saved thousands of lives.
Sean Hannity, radio and TV host
How many more people would be alive today had the medical establishment followed the example of Dr. Tyson and Dr. Fareed instead of heeding arrogant bureaucrats who recommended no treatment for COVID-19 until it was often too late?
Senator Ron Johnson, Wisconsin
In Imperial County, CA, a hotspot for COVID in the US based on per capita COVID cases and deaths, our Church members took the protocol Dr. Fareed and Dr. Tyson recommended with amazing results— ZERO deaths!
Pastor Richard Moore, Trinity Baptist Church of Imperial Valley”
Published by: Brian Tyson, M.D. & George Fareed, M.D.
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The cookbook sounds like a great gift for my daughter. She needs help with cooking.
So many great books here! I gave my daughter the Trader Joe’s cookbook as she has her first apartment this year.
Wonderful list here. I see some great books. I really love the cookbook. That ones sounds really nice.
I can’t wait to read living with conviction. I’m about done with a book that I’m currently reading. And I’m looking for more books to add to my collection.
Trader Joe’s has a cookbook! I need to get that one!
You’d written a really varied list of some great looking books. I’m not sure which I’d want to read first.
Many of these are going on my reading list. I think the cookbook will be the most helpful to me though.
I think my son would really enjoy the Trader Joe Cookbook. I’ll add it to my holiday list.
I love all the books. I like to improve myself and this reading is my type of reading!
Such a great list. Thank you for the recs. I love Trader Joe’s so I’m going to check that one first.