Recommendations based on The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planetby Alicia Silverstone

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  1. Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule

    by Isa Chandra Moskowitz
    A collection of delicious vegan cupcake recipes to conquer the world with flavor.

    Vegan legends Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Romero offer vegan-friendly recipes for both classic and innovative cupcakes that dominate the baking world. The authors of Veganomicon take on the ... (Goodreads)

  2. The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and Long-term Health

    by T. Colin Campbell
    A comprehensive study on the relationship between nutrition and health, revealing the benefits of a plant-based diet.

    Even today, as trendy diets and a weight-loss frenzy sweep the nation, two-thirds of adults are still obese and children are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, typically an “adult” disease, at an ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Funny Thing Is...

    by Ellen DeGeneres
    A collection of humorous essays and observations on life, love, and the pursuit of happiness.

    An indispensable reference for anyone who knows how to read—or wants to fool people into thinking they do—,The Funny Thing Is..., is sure to make you laugh. Ellen DeGeneres published her first book ... (Goodreads)

  4. My Life on the Road

    by Gloria Steinem
    Steinem's memoir of her travels as a feminist activist, sharing stories of the people and experiences that shaped her life and work.

    Gloria Steinem—writer, activist, organizer, and one of the most inspiring leaders in the world—now tells a story she has never told before, a candid account of how her early years led her to live an ... (Goodreads)

  5. Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?

    by Mindy Kaling
    Humorous memoir reflecting on Mindy Kaling's life and career.

    Mindy Kaling has lived many lives: the obedient child of immigrant professionals, a timid chubster afraid of her own bike, a Ben Affleck - impersonating Off-Broadway performer and playwright, and, ... (Goodreads)

  6. Eat to Live: The Revolutionary Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss

    by Joel Fuhrman
    Explores how to lose weight through nutrition and lifestyle changes.

    When Mehmet Oz or any of New York's leading doctors has a patient whose life depends on losing weight, they call on Joel Fuhrman, M.D. In EAT TO LIVE, Dr. Fuhrman offers his healthy, effective, and ... (Goodreads)

  7. 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works

    by Dan Harris
    A story of self-improvement through mindfulness and meditation.

    Winner of the 2014 Living Now Book Award for Inspirational Memoir, Nightline, anchor Dan Harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. The Sun and Her Flowers

    by Rupi Kaur
    An exploration of personal growth, healing, and finding one's self.

    From Rupi Kaur, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of milk and honey, comes her long-awaited second collection of poetry. A vibrant and transcendent journey about growth and healing. Ancestry ... (Goodreads)

  9. The Happiness Project: Or Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun

    by Gretchen Rubin
    A memoir of a woman's year-long journey to find happiness by making small changes in her daily life.

    #1 New York Times Bestseller “An enlightening, laugh-aloud read. . . . Filled with open, honest glimpses into [Rubin’s] real life, woven together with constant doses of humor.” —,Christian Science ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion

    by Jonathan Haidt
    Exploring the underlying moral foundations of political and religious beliefs and how they shape our views.

    An alternate cover edition of ISBN 9780307377906 can be found, here., Why can’t our political leaders work together as threats loom and problems mount? Why do people so readily assume the worst about ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Crossroads of Should and Must: Find and Follow Your Passion

    by Elle Luna
    A guide to finding one's true calling and pursuing it with passion and purpose, rather than settling for societal expectations.

    There are two paths in life: Should & Must. We arrive at this crossroads over and over again, and every day. And we get to choose. Starting out or starting over, making a career change or making a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering

    by Joanna Gaines
    Cookbook featuring family recipes and new creations from the Magnolia Table restaurant. Perfect for hosting gatherings and creating memories with loved ones.

    #1 New York Times Bestseller, Magnolia Table, is infused with Joanna Gaines' warmth and passion for all things family, prepared and served straight from the heart of her home, with recipes inspired ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. The Headspace Guide to Meditation & Mindfulness

    by Andy Puddicombe
    A practical guide to meditation and mindfulness, offering techniques to calm the mind and improve overall well-being.

    Quiet the mind, feel less stressed, less tired, and achieve a new level of calm and fulfillment in just ten minutes a day Andy Puddicombe, a former Buddhist monk, the Voice of Headspace, and the UK’s ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

    by John Berendt
    A journalist's exploration of a mysterious murder in Savannah, Georgia.

    A sublime and seductive reading experience. This portrait of a beguiling Southern city was a best-seller (though a flop as a movie). ~ Shots rang out in Savannah's grandest mansion in the misty, ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and a Forty-Year Friendship

    by Jeffrey Zaslow
    A heartwarming true story of eleven women who have been friends since childhood, and how their bond has endured over four decades.

    From the coauthor of "The Last Lecture" comes a moving tribute to female friendships, with the inspiring true story of eleven girls and the ten women they became. Karla, Kelly, Marilyn, Jane, Jenny. ... (Goodreads)

  16. The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven: A Remarkable Account of Miracles, Angels, and Life beyond This World

    by Kevin Malarkey
    A boy's account of his journey to heaven and back after a car accident. A story of faith, miracles, and hope.

    In 2004, Kevin Malarkey and his six-year-old son, Alex, suffered an horrific car accident. The impact from the crash paralyzed Alex—and medically speaking, it was unlikely that he could survive. “I ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal

    by Eric Schlosser
    An exploration of the industrial food system and its effects on U.S. society.

    Fast food has hastened the malling of our landscape, widened the chasm between rich and poor, fueled an epidemic of obesity, and propelled American cultural imperialism abroad. That's a lengthy list ... (Goodreads)

  18. Who Moved My Cheese?

    by Spencer Johnson
    A parable about navigating change through the eyes of four characters.

    It is the amusing and enlightening story of four characters who live in a maze and look for cheese to nourish them and make them happy. Cheese is a metaphor for what you want to have in life, for ... (Goodreads)

  19. Anatomy for the Artist

    by Jenő Barcsay
    Detailed illustrations and explanations of human anatomy for artists to improve their understanding and depiction of the human form.

    It’s the classic in its field—a reference work of unparalleled importance for all professionals and students of art. This superb art manual is the best guide available on a subject that has ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Oh She Glows Cookbook: Over 100 Vegan Recipes to Glow from the Inside Out

    by Angela Liddon
    A collection of delicious and healthy vegan recipes that will make you glow from the inside out.

    After a decade of struggling with an eating disorder and subsisting on diet, low-calorie processed foods, Angela Liddon vowed to get healthy once and for all. Done with feeling sick and tired, she ... (Goodreads)

  21. Self Matters: Creating Your Life from the Inside Out

    by Phillip C. McGraw
    A guide to discovering one's true self and creating a fulfilling life by aligning actions with personal values and beliefs.

    Your life has a root core that, once understood, unlocks a powerful force to create your life the way it was meant to be, the way you want and need it to be. Key questions and an amazingly clear ... (Goodreads)

  22. The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier

    by Ree Drummond
    A collection of recipes inspired by life on a ranch, with step-by-step instructions and vibrant photos.

    #1 New York Times Bestseller “Drummond invites fans into her world with irresistible recipes and photos.” —,People, Accidental ranch wife, beloved multiple Bloggie Award-winning blogger, and #1, New ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers

    by Lois P. Frankel
    A guide for women to identify and overcome common mistakes that hold them back in the workplace.

    Before you were told to "Lean In," Dr. Lois Frankel told you how to get that corner office. The New York Times bestseller, is now completely revised and updated. In this edition, internationally ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table

    by Molly Wizenberg
    A memoir of food, family, and life told through recipes and stories.

    • An irresistible story of cooking that goes beyond the kitchen: Molly Wizenberg shares stories of an everyday life and a way of eating that is inspiring, playful, and mindful. From her father’s ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster

    by Jon Krakauer
    A gripping narrative of the 1996 expedition on Mount Everest that resulted in tragedy.

    When Jon Krakauer reached the summit of Mt. Everest in the early afternoon of May 10, 1996, he hadn't slept in fifty-seven hours and was reeling from the brain-altering effects of oxygen depletion. ... (Goodreads)

  26. Diane Arbus: Monograph

    by Diane Arbus
    A collection of photographs by Diane Arbus, showcasing her unique and controversial style of capturing the marginalized and unconventional.

    New technology has made possible this lustrous new printing from all new film. These landmark images now have a clarity and depth not achievable in earlier editions. ... (Goodreads)

  27. Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking

    by Jeff Hertzberg
    A revolutionary guide to baking artisan bread, with a simple and easy method.

    The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, is a fully revised and updated edition of the bestselling, ground-breaking, and revolutionary approach to bread-making—a perfect gift for foodies and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. The Five Love Languages for Singles

    by Gary Chapman
    Practical guide for finding lasting love, based on understanding and expressing love.

    Simple ways to strengthen any relationship With more than 10 million copies sold,, The 5 Love Languages,® continues to transform relationships worldwide. And though originally written for married ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. The Power

    by Rhonda Byrne
    A self-help book that explores the concept of the law of attraction and how to use it to achieve success and happiness in life.

    The Secret, revealed the law of attraction. Now Rhonda Byrne reveals the greatest power in the universe—,The Power, to have anything you want. In this book you will come to understand that all it ... (Goodreads)

  30. Awakening the Buddha Within: Eight Steps to Enlightenment

    by Surya Das
    Guide to understanding and embracing the Buddhist path to enlightenment.

    Lama Surya Das, the most highly trained American lama in the Tibetan tradition, presents the definitive book on Western Buddhism for the modern-day spiritual seeker. The radical and compelling ... (Goodreads)