The authors of these informative books bring their expertise to the aid of every reader. Try a how-to book from the Lititz Public Library.
Queue Tips: Discovering Your Next Great Movie by Rob Christopher
An assortment of thought-provoking, topical lists provide viewers with options for selecting films to watch.
The Cat Whisperer: Why Cats Do What They Do – and How to Get Them to do What You Want by Mieshelle Nagelschneider
A feline behaviorist offers advice on how to address common cat problems ranging from litter-box issues and scratching to spraying and biting.
Do More, Spend Less: The New Secrets of Living the Good Life by Brad Wilson
Real-world examples show consumers how to save by taking advantage of free, or nearly free, products and services.
Projects to Get You Off the Grid: Rain Barrels, Chicken Coops, and Solar Panels selected by Instructable.com
Photographs and easy-to-follow instructions present simple projects for thinking green, such as making a backyard chicken coop or turning a wine barrel into a rainwater collector.
The Beauty Detox Foods: Discover the Top 50 Beauty Foods That Will Transform Your Body and Reveal a More Beautiful You by Kimberly Snyder
Top celebrity nutritionists and beauty experts share a program that advises readers to avoid fancy beauty products and try eating avocados and sweet potatoes for youthful skin, pumpkin seeds for lustrous hair and bananas to diminish under-eye circles.
Extreme Couponing: Learn How to Be a Savvy Shopper and Save Money – One Coupon at a Time by Joni Meyer-Crothers
Expert shows how to save thousands by clipping coupons and using them wisely, including tips on items you should never pay for and techniques for obtaining coupons.
Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall: How I Learned to Love My Body by Not Looking at it for a Year by Kjerstin Gruys
A scholar and devoted follower of fashion spent a year without mirrors to get a better view of herself, her life and her relationships while documenting her thoughts along the way.
Yogalosophy: 28 Days to the Ultimate Mind-Body Makeover by Mandy Ingber
Los Angeles yoga instructor offers a flexible, 28-day plan for achieving a healthier body and happier mind.
Lawn Gone!: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable, Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard by Pam Penick
Leave mowing behind by replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, low water and money-saving options.
Making Marriage Simple: 10 Truths for Changing the Relationships You Have into the One You Want by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt
The authors draw on their thirty-year relationship, extensive research and counseling workshops to distill basic truths about marriage and provide essential tools for making marriage more rewarding.
Gardening for the Birds: How to Create a Bird-Friendly Backyard by George Adams
Learn how to mimic natural ecosystems and use seasonal blooms and fruits to attract a variety of birds.
The Quantum Guide to Life: How the Laws of Physics Explain Our Lives from Laziness to Love by Kunal K. Das
The author applies the laws of physics to explain everything from relationships and human nature to the effects of globalization.
T-Shirt Quilts Made Easy by Martha DeLeonardis
Stabilize all kinds of stretchy fabrics and artfully arrange blocks of various sizes to design unique quilts of precious mementos.
How to Retire the Cheapskate Way: The Ultimate Cheapskate’s Guide to a Better, Earlier, Happier Retirement by Jeff Yeager
Popular blogger outlines strategies for retiring earlier and enjoying a more fulfilling retirement, demonstrating frugal spending practices while providing coverage of topics ranging from health care to travel.
Originally published on September 20, 2013 in the Lititz Record Express.