Alcoholism or Problem Drinking

Did you know that the diagnosis of drug and alcohol addiction will be revised in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in 2013? Here is a link to a blog about the changes. Apparently, it will be a lot easier to be diagnosed as an alcoholic or addict in the new edition. Will this mean: More books needed? More treatment center space needed? More professionals needed? We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Meanwhile--here are resources for problem drinking:

Three Simple Rules That Will Change the World

Three Simple Rules That Will Change the World is a book written by Rueben P. Job and is based on the teachings of John Wesley. This little book speaks volumes in that if each of us followed its three basic tenets, the world would be a very different place.  As the back cover of the book states:  "There is no one secret to life. But there are three simple rules that have the power to change your life and your world.  John Wesley first taught and practiced these rules many years ago. Now it is up to us to practice this way of living.  Not only can these rules change your life, they can change the world.  This insightful work calls us to mutual respect, unity, and a deeper daily relationship with God."  A very worthwhile read.

If your new year's resolution was to get organized...

here are a few titles at the Beaverton Library that might appeal to you:


New this year, Brette Sember's The Organized Kitchen will help you start your mission to get organized with the heart of the home.






Learn how to reclaim your space and your time with some advice from author Tsh Oxenreider in her book, Organized Simplicity: The Clutter-free Approach to Intentional Living.








And Organizing for the Creative Person by Dorothy Lehmkuhl shows creative people how to arrange their desks, their time, and their lives "in a style consistent with their unique way of perceiving the world."

Unlimited

Celebrated fitness instructor Jillian Michaels gives readers tips on building a successful, fulfilling life. Included in her book are chapters on finding your passion, forgiving and accepting responsibility, getting an attitude adjustment, getting organized, strengthening your willpower and managing emotions, and learning the art of conscious choice making. The audio version of this title is very entertaining because it is read by the author, and if you're familiar with Jillian, she doesn't pull any punches!

Where is your Relationships Section?

It's on many different shelves.
Relationship books -- Areas to look


100s
Western guide to feng shui for romance 133.3337 COL
Nonviolent communication 153.6 ROS
How to change anybody: proven techniques to reshape 153.85 LIE
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking 153.6
Women Who Love Too Much 155.633 NOR
How to be an adult in relationships 158 RIC
What your mother couldn't tell you & your father didn't know 158.2 GRA
Boundaries : where you end and I begin 158.2 KAT
Conscious Living: finding joy in the real world 158.1 HEN

The six pillars of self-esteem 155.2 BRA 1995
Undefended love (without defenses or qualifications) 158.2 PSA
Co-Dependence - Healing the Human Condition 158.1 WHI
The five things we cannot change: and the happiness we find by 158 RIC
The Seven Levels of Intimacy: The Art of Loving and the Joy 158.2 KEL
Boundaries and Relationships :knowing, protecting and enjoying the 158.2 WHI
How can I forgive you? 179.9

200s
If the Buddha married /If the Buddha dated 294.3444 KAS
Four Agreements 299.792
The Mastery of Love 299.792

300s
Marriage confidential : 100 honest answers to the questions every husband wants to ask, and every wife needs to know (not at bcl) 306.7 BRO
He's just not that into you :306.7 BEH 2004
How to be a great lover 306.7 PAG
Every day I love you more:just not today: lessons in 306.7SHU
She wants a ring-- and I don't wanna change a thing 306.7 BAR
Why marriages succeed or fail 306.81 GOT
Getting the love you want 306.7 HEN
The sex-starved marriage 306.7 WEI
Women can't hear what men don't say 306.7 FAE
The new couple : why the old rules don't work and what does 306.7 TAY
Not "just friends" : rebuilding trust 306.736 GLA 2004
Break up or break through : a spiritual guide to (Gay & Lesbian) 306.766
The intimacy dance : a guide to long-term success in gay and 306.766 BER
The proper care and feeding of husbands 306.81 SCH 2004
The seven principles for making marriage work 306.81 GOT
What no one tells the bride 306.872 STA
"Just sign here, honey" : women's 10 biggest legal mistakes 349.73 BAR
How Can I Get Through to You?: Closing the Intimacy Gap Between Men and Women 362.8286 REA

600s
Five Love Languages 646.78 CHA or 306.872 or 248.844
Passionate Marriage 616.8915 SCH
Sex and the seasoned woman 613.954 SHE
Satisfaction (sex instruction) 613.96 CAT
The new love and sex after 60 -- 613.96 BUT 2002
Conscious Loving: The Journey to Co-Commitment 616.86 HEND
How to break your addiction to a person [Separation (Psychology)] 616.858 HAL 2004
Long Distance Relationships 646.7
A woman's guide to living alone : 10 ways to survive grief 646.7008 STO
Living Alone and Loving it (Hillsboro has) 646.7008 FELDON
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus 646.78 GRA
How to stay lovers for life 646.78 WOL
The RoMANtic's guide : hundreds of creative tips for a lifetime 646.78 WEB
Essential manners for couples : from snoring and sex to finances 646.78 POS

800s
The soul of Rumi : a new collection of ecstatic poems 891.5511 JAL Books

A fresh start for the new year

Taking down, and putting away all of the garnishes of the holiday season always inspires me to take a fresh look at my surroundings. Quite often, that leads to reorganizing or rearranging projects that provide a new look and feel for the year. Here are a few titles from our collection to help inspire you to do the same. Happy 2011!


In his insightful book, Clutter Busting: Letting Go of What's Holding You Back author Brooks Palmer teaches the reader how to lighten their load by getting rid of things that no longer serve as useful. Chapter titles include: "Clutter as punishment", and "You are sacred not your things"

The Art of Organizing Anything, by bestselling author Rosalie Maggio (author of How To Say Anything, and How To Say I) introduces an accessible organizing system that can be tailored to meet the needs of the reader. This book covers the organization of home and office, as well as time management .

In his book 1000 Home Ideas, author Stafford Cliff compiles beautiful and inspiring photographs covering every aspect of home design. It may just inspire you to tackle an area that you've been meaning to rework.

Continue your journey to clutter-free living here at the Beaverton City library on February 1, 2011 when Jane Green, founder of A Clear Place will present a free workshop entitled "Learn the Top 3 cures for Stuffication and Go from Choas to Clear." No registration required.

Help in conquering stress

Help in conquering stress.

In these days of high anxiety and stress, it is important that we look for ways to help us learn how to relax. The following Books on CD will offer assistance in the art of relaxation and stress management.

I seek the serenity
to accept what I cannot change;
the courage to change what I can;
and the wisdom to know the difference.

The above is a secular version of the "Serenity Prayer."
To access the original "Serenity Prayer" that was written by
Reinhold Neibuhr in 1926 select the link below.
http://www.proactivechange.com/12steps/serenity/prayer.htm





Complete relaxation.
by Glenn Harold. Diviniti Pub., 2001.


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Conquer stress: meditations to take you from tension to tranquility.
by KRS Edstrom. Soft Stone Publishing, 2007.


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Deep stress relief.
by Kelly Howell. Brain Sync Corp, 2006.


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Get Organized!

Take advantage of the wet weather to get your home or office organized. It's the perfect time to straighten out the inside so you can enjoy the outside when the weather improves. We have many books on organization, the following titles are just a few to get you started.

Eliminate Chaos: The 10-Step Process to Organize Your Home & Life by Laura Leist. Sasquatch Books, 2006.

Describing the organizing process and psychological reasons for clutter, Leist takes a room-by-room approach to organization. This colorful book is sure to inspire.

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Shelf Expression: 70 Projects & Ideas for Creative Storage & Display by Marthe Le Van. Lark Books, 2003.

Covering a wide array of shelving possibilities, Le Van creates not only practical but also visually attractive shelves for your home.

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Storage Solutions. Taunton Press, 2004.
Another title from one of the best publishers of home project books. This step-by-step guide shows the reader how to build a variety of cabinets, cubbies and other storage units.

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Did you resolve to stop smoking in 2009?

We have books and compact discs to help you if you have resolved to stop smoking in 2009!

Here are a few examples:

How to Stop Smoking and Stay Stopped for Good (book on compact disc)

by Gillian Riley. Bolinda Publishing. 2007.

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Never Smoke Again : The Top 10 Ways to Stop Smoking Now & Forever

by Grant Cooper. Square One Publishers. 2007.

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Quit Before You Know It: The Stress-Free, Guilt-Free Way to Stop Smoking - By Planning Your Relapses.

by Sandra Rutter. Hazelden Publishing. 2006.

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Stop Smoking.

by Matthew Aldrich. Contemporary Books. 2006.

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