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Physical Wellness Bibliography (STATEWIDE)
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NOTE 1: Titles marked with a red asterisk (*) are included in the statewide (Minerva and/or MaineCat) lists as well.
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NOTE 2: When a credible website wasn't available for an author, their names appears without a hyperlink.
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BODY IMAGE20/20 titles
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TITLE (pub. year)AUTHORCALL #/# of Minerva/MaineCat copiesGENREFORMAT
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Bad Fat Black Girl: Notes From a Trap Feminist (2021) *Bowen, Sesali92 BOWAdult Memoir (Humor)Book
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Beauty Sick: How the Cultural Obsession with Appearance Hurts Girls and Women (2017) *Engeln, Renee, Ph.D.305.42 ENGAdult Non FictionBook
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Beyond Beautiful: A Practical Guide to Being Happy, Confident, and You In a Looks-Obsessed World (2019)Rees, Anuschka7 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love (2021)Taylor, Sonya Renee4 Minerva copies (+ 3 copies of an older edition, © 2018 + 1 large print edition also © 2018)Adult Non FictionBook
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Body Language: Writers on Identity, Physicality, and Making Space for Ourselves (2022)Chung, Nicole & Matt Ortile (editors)4 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues (2023)Kneeland, Jessi7 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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Body Positive: Understanding and Improving Body Image in Science and Practice (2018)Daniels, Elizabeth A., Ph.D. et. al. (editors)1 Minerva copyAdult Non FictionBook
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Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life (2021)Sturino, Katie1 Minerva copyAdult Non FictionBook
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Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture (2023)Sole-Smith, Virginie11 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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Fatty Fatty Boom Boom: A Memoir of Food, Fat, and Family (2022) *Chaudry, Rabia305.8914 CHAAdult MemoirBook
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Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia (2019)Strings, Sabrina, Ph.D.4 Maine Cat copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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Handbook of Positive Body Image and Embodiment: Constructs, Protective Factors, and Interventions (2019)Tylka, Tracy, Ph.D. & Niva Piran, Ph.D. (editors)1 Minerva copyAdult Non FictionBook
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Hunger: A Memoir of My Body (2017) *Gay, Roxane92 GAYAdult MemoirBook*Trigger warning: Eating disorder(s) & Rape
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More Than a Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament (2020)Kite, Lexie, Ph.D. & Lindsay Kite, Ph.D.2 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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The Power of Plus: Inside Fashion's Size-Inclusivity Revolution (2022)Russo, Gianluca1 Minerva copyAdult Non FictionBook
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Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing & Liberation (2022)Kinavey, Hilary & Dana Sturtevant2 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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Weightless: Making Space for My Resilient Body and Soul (2022) *Dionne, Evette305.4889 DIOAdult Non FictionBook
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What's Eating Us: Women, Food, and the Epidemic of Body Anxiety (2023)Kazdin, Cole9 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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"You Just Need to Lose Weight": And 19 Other Myths About Fat People (2023)Gordon, Aubrey11 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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Your Body Is a Revolution: Healing Our Relationships With Our Bodies, Each Other, and the Earth (2023)Teng, Tara2 Minerva copyAdult Non FictionBook
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EXERCISE20/20 titles
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TITLE (pub. year)AUTHORCALL #/# of Minerva/MaineCat copiesGENREFORMAT
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Absolute Beginners Cardio & Strength Training Workout for Seniors (2012)Miller, Angie (instructor)1 Minerva copyInstructional Film Book
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Aqua Fitness: The Low-Impact Total Body Fitness Workout (2002) *Adami, Mimi Rodriguez613.716 ADAAdult Non FicionBook
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Chair Yoga for Seniors: Stretches and Poses that You Can Do Sitting Down at Home (2020)Lehmkuhl, Lynn2 Minerva copiesAdult Non FicionBook
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Classical Stretch, the Esmonde Technique. Season 12, Aging Backwords (2015)Esmonde-White, Miranda (instructor)3 Minerva copiesInstructional Film DVD
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Easy Chair Exercises: Easy Sitting Pilates & Calisthenics with Sunshine (ca. 2000s)"Sunshine"1 Minerva copyInstructional FilmDVD
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Easy Yoga for Easing Pain (2012) *Cappy, Peggy (instructor)Instructional DVDInstructional FilmDVD
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How to Stay Fit As You Age (2013)Bonurra, Kimberlee Bethany, Ph.D. ("Great Courses" series)5 Minerva copiesInstructional FilmDVD
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Lifelong Yoga: Maximizing Your Balance, Flexibility, and Core Strength in Your 50s, 60s, and Beyond (2017)Rountree, Sage & Alexandra DiSiato3 Minerva copiesAdult Non FicionBook
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Nordic Walking: A Total Body Experience (2006) *Arem, Tim ("T-Bone")613.7 AREAdult Non FicionBook
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Prime Time (2011) *Fonda, Jane612.3 FONAdult Non Fiction (Memoir)Book
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Relax into Yoga for Seniors: A Six-Week Program for Strength, Balance, Flexibility, and Pain Relief (2016) *Carson, Kimberly613.7046 CARAdult Non FictionBook
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Senior Fitness: The Diet and Exercise Program for Maximum Health and Longevity (2005)Heidrich, Ruth E., Ph.D.1 Minerva copyAdult Non FictionBook
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Soft Skiing: The Secrets of Effortless, Low-Impact Skiing for Older Skiers (2010)Tejada-Flores, Lito 1 Minerva copyAdult Non FictionBook
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Stay Fit for Life: More Than 60 Exercises to Restore Your Strength and Future-Proof Your Body (2017)Kozak, Joshua2 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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Stretching for 50+: A Customized Program for Increasing Flexibility, Avoiding Injury and Enjoying an Active Lifestyle (2017)Knopt, Karl2 Minerva copies (+ 3 more of an older edition, © 2004) Adult Non FictionBook
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Stronger Seniors Workout Program: Stretch & Strength (2008)Pringle Burnell, Anne (instructor)4 Minerva copiesInstructional FilmDVD
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Tai Chi for Arthritis (2009)Lam, Paul, M.D. (instructor)5 Minerva copies (+ 1 more of an older edition, © 1997)Instructional FilmDVD
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Walking: The Ultimate Exercise for Optimum Health (2006) *Weil, Andrew, M.D. & Mark FentonCD 613.7176 WEIAdult Non FictionAudiobook (CD)
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Yoga for All of Us: A Modified Series of Traditional Poses for Any Age and Ability (2006)Cappy, Peggy4 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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Younger Next Year: The Exercise Program (2016)Crowley, Chris et. al.2 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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NUTRITION20/20 titles
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TITLE (pub. year)AUTHORCALL #/# of Minerva/MaineCat copiesGENREFORMAT
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Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating (2019)Harrison, Christy4 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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The Bad Food Bible: How and Why to Eat Sinfully (2017)Carroll, Aaron, M.D., M.S.12 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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The Big Fat Surprise: Why Meat, Butter, and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet (2014) *Teicholz, Nina613.284 TEIAdult Non FictionBook
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The Blue Zones American Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100 (2022) *Buettner, Dan COOKING 641.5637 BUEAdult Non Fiction (Recipes)Book
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The Blue Zones: Eating and Living Like the World's Healthiest People (2015) *Buettner, Dan 613.2 BUEAdult Non FictionBook
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The Brain Health Kitchen: Preventing Alzheimer's Through Food With 100 Recipes (2023)Fenn, Annie, M.D.5 Minerva copiesAdult Non Fiction (Recipes)Book
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In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (2008)Pollan, MichaelCD 641.3 POLAdult Non FictionAudiobook (CD)
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The Easy Diabetes Cookbook: Simple, Delicious Recipes to Help You Balance Your Blood Sugars (2021)Phipps, Mary Ellen4 Minerva copiesAdult Non Fiction (Recipes)Book
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Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself (2019)Li, William W., M.D.12 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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Fast Food Nation (2006)Schlosser, Eric & Richard Linklater (writers)8 Minerva copiesDocumentary FilmDVD * Trigger warning: violence against animals
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Gentle Nutrition: A Non-Diet Approach to Healthy Eating (2021)Hartley, Rachael1 Minerva copyAdult Non FictionBook
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The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat (2017) *Guyenet, Stephan616.8526 GUYAdult Non FictionBook
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How to Be a Conscious Eater: Making Food Choices That Are Good for You, Others, and the Planet (2020)Egan, Sophie12 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach (2020)Tribole, Evelyn & Elyse Resch6 Minerva copies (+ 1 more of an older edition, © 2012) Adult Non FictionBook
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Intuitive Eating for Life: How Mindfulness Can Deepen and Sustain Your Intuitive Eating Practice (2022)Hollenstein, Jenna5 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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The Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet: A Healthy-Eating Program to Improve Your Type 2 Diabetes (2023)Hensrud, Donald D., M.D., M.S.2 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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The Mediterranean Method: Your Complete Plan to Harness the Power of the Healthiest Diet on the Planet - Lose Weight, Prevent Heart Disease, and More! (2019)Masley, Steven, M.D.4 Minerva copiesAdult Non Fiction (Recipes)Book
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The 30-Day Alzheimer's Solution: The Definitive Food and Lifestyle Guide to Preventing Cognitive Decline (2021) *Sherzai, Dean, M.D., Ph.D. & Ayesha Sherzai, M.D.616.831 SHEAdult Non FictionBook
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The Plant-Powered Plan to Beat Diabetes: A Guide for Prevention and Management (2023)Palmer, Sharon4 Minerva copiesAdult Non Fiction (Recipes)Book
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Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind Food that Isn't Food (2023) *Tulleken, Chris van, Ph.D.664 TULAdult Non FictionBook
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SLEEP & REST20/20 titles
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TITLE (pub. year)AUTHORCALL #/# of Minerva/MaineCat copiesGENREFORMAT
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Become Your Child's Sleep Coach: The Bedtime Doctor's 5-Step Guide, Ages 3-10 (2019)Schneeberg, Lynelle, Psy.D.4 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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Dreamland: Adventures in the Strange Science of Sleep (2012)Randall, David K.18 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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End the Insomnia Struggle: A Step-By-Step Guide to Help You Get to Sleep and Stay Asleep (2016)Ehrnstrom, Colleen, Ph.D. & Alisha L. Brosse, Ph.D.4 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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Hello Sleep: The Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia Without Medications (2023)Wu, Jade, Ph.D.9 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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How to Sleep: The New Science-Based Rules for Sleeping Through the Night (2020)Pelayo, Rafael, M.D.3 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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The Mindful Way to a Good Night's Sleep: Discover How to Use Dreamwork, Meditation, and Journaling to Sleep Deeply and Wake Up Well (2017)Gover, Tzivia6 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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The Nightmare (2015)Ascher, Rodney (director)2 Minerva copiesFilm (Documentary)DVD* Trigger warning: Documentary horror film about sleep paralysis. Potentially very frightening!
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The Nocturnal Brain: Nightmares, Neuroscience, and the Secret World of Sleep (2019)Leschziner, Guy, Ph.D.12 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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Nodding Off: The Science of Sleep from Cradle to Grave (2018)Gregory, Alice, Ph.D.8 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto (2022) *Hersey, Tricia155.2 HERAdult Non FictionBook
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The Sleep Fix: Practical, Proven, and Surprising Solutions for Insomnia, Snoring, Shift Work, and More (2021)Macedo, Diane16 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest (2022)Prather, Aric A., Ph.D.9 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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Sleep Reimagined: The Fast-Track to a Revitalized Life (2022)Navab, Pedram, D.O.2 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night At a Time (2016) *Huffington, Arianna613.794 HUFAdult Non FictionBook
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The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How to Fix It (2017) *Winter, W. Chris, M.D.616.8498 WINAdult Non FictionBook
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Sleepyhead: The Neuroscience of a Good Night's Rest (2018)Nicholls, Henry3 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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Treating Insomnia: Steps to Successful Sleep (2006)Healthy Body, Healthy Mind (TV Series)1 Minerva copyFilm (Documentary)DVD
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Why We Dream: The Transformative Power of Our Nightly Journey (2018)Robb, Alice16 Minerva copiesAdult Non FictionBook
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Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams (2017) *Walker, Matthew P., Ph.D.612.821 WALAdult Non FictionBook
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Yoga for Better Sleep: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science - Postures, Breathing Exercises, and Mindfulness Practices for all Ages (2019)Stephens, Mark1 Minerva copyAdult Non FictionBook
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DENTAL HEALTH/ORAL HEALTH10/10 titles
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Dental Care and Oral Health Sourcebook: Basic Consumer Health Information About Caring for the Mouth and Teeth... (2012)Shannon, Joyce Brennfleck (editor)2 MaineCat copiesAdult ReferenceBook