The 150 Most Effective Ways to Boost Your Energy by Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S. The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About Using Nutrition, Exercise, Supplements, Stress Relief, and Personal Empowerment to Stay Energized All Day

The Healthiest Meals on Earth by Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S. Recipes that Fortify, Protect, and Nourish You.

The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth by Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S. The Surprising Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why.

150 Healthiest Foods on Earth by Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why.

Nutrition Made Simple by Robert Crayhon, MS, CN This remains the best and clearest introduction to nutrition that I know of, written by one of the real giants in the field.

The Diet Cure by Julia Ross, MA A pioneer in the use of amino acid therapy, Julia Ross's books explain a lot about nutrition and mood and offer great alternatives for pharmaceutical treatments.

Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky, PhD This is one of the best books ever written about stress and what it does to the body and mind. In addition to being brilliant, Robert Sapolsky is the most entertaining, clear and engaging science writers on the planet.

Fight Fat After Forty by Pamela Peeke, MD A pioneer in the study of stress and weight, Dr. Peeke's book is essential reading especially for women.

The Diabetes Diet by Richard Bernstein, MD Dr. Bernstein is the "go-to" source for information about diabetes. A diabetic himself, he has long bucked the establishment's high-carb diet recommendations and is considered the "guru" of Diabetes.

Change Your Brain, Change Your Life by Daniel Amen, MD This is a breakthrough program for conquering anxiety, depression, obsessiveness, anger and impulsiveness. Amen is a pioneer in the study of the brain, brain imaging and ADD, and this is one of his best books.

The Whole Soy Story by Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN For those who want the "other side" of the soy story, Dr. Daniels book is as complete and thorough as you could ask for. Subtitled "The dark side of America's favorite health food."

The Doctor's Heart Cure by Al Sears, MD An iconoclastic doctor - one of my favorites - takes aim at the "traditional" advice on how to prevent heart disease. Great information, especially the section called "why starches, not fat, are the villains behind heart disease." And his views on exercise will surprise you.

The Anti-Inflammation Zone by Barry Sears, PhD Possibly the most important of the "Zone" books, Dr. Sears explains why inflammation is the silent killer, why it is involved in nearly every major disease (including obesity and heart disease) and what you can do about it.

Eat Fat Lose Fat by Mary Enig, PhD Dr. Enig is the country's leading "lipid biochemist" (she studies fat) and is a leader in the movement to ban trans-fat. Here she explains why most of our ideas about fat are dead on wrong.

GOOD CALORIES BAD CALORIES by Gary Taubes This book is an impressive review of the science and the politics behind our ideas about good nutrition and healthy diets.

Back of the Bookstore

Law of Attraction by Michael Losier The Science of Attracting More of What You Want and Less of What You Don't: make a few changes in your life or do a complete overhaul.

Swerve: Reckless Observations of a Postmodern Girl by Aisha Tyler Smart, funny essays on modern life from the perspective of a smart funny woman who happens to be a gorgeous actress.

Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell This is one of the few books that hit number one on the Times best seller list and actually deserves to be there. A page-turner on intuition and the nature of thinking.

On Paradise Drive by David Brooks The NY times columnist explains modern life; it's sociology mixed with stand-up comedy and it's brilliant.

The Frog King: A Love Story by Adam Davies A charming, quirky, offbeat novel about modern love. One of the only novels I ever read twice.

Animals in Translation by Temple Grandin One of the great innovators in animal behaviorism draws upon her experience as an autistic person to explain the way animals think.

The Success Principles by Jack Canfield The author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" shares his wisdom about life and success. As "self-help" books go, this is as good as it gets.