From: Elixir [harpercollins@enews.harpercollins.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 2:50 PM
To: Berendt, Abby
Subject: Books for the Mind, Body, and Spirit
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August 2009

Welcome to Elixir issue #1—your source for inspiration, wellness, and insight.

An Elixir is, among other things, a potion for promoting a happy and healthy life. With that in mind, we offer Elixir, a friendly resource for information and books that enhance your wellbeing. Each issue will bring you a wide variety of clips, tidbits and wisdom to enrich your life!

This issue highlights a book by a Mayan elder that will reveal your life's purpose through the profound message of the Mayan calendar; a detoxification plan that has won the highest praise from Gwyneth Paltrow; a delicious and nutritious cookbook by Mariel Hemingway, and the Elixir team's book picks, to name a few.

We invite you to take a spin through the first issue of Elixir and send us your thoughts and feedback. But don't stop here—visit summerofbooks.com and goodbooksinbadtimes.com for more books to enrich and enhance your life.

Team Elixir


Team Elixir


A New Concoction: Clean

Clean: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body's Natural Ability to Heal Itself

Clean: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body's Natural Ability to Heal Itself
by Alejandro Junger

Gwyneth Paltrow is a Clean believer! In her GOOP newsletter, she recently said, "I followed it to the letter and I can report that it worked wonders. I feel pure and happy and much lighter."

Our bodies can house harmful toxins that can slow us down, tire us, and weaken our immune systems. Alejandro Junger, M.D.'s Clean provides all the tools necessary to support and reactivate our body's detoxification system—and it can be easily incorporated into a busy schedule. Hear it straight from Alejandro, from E! News, or read more in PEOPLE magazine.


Words of Wisdom

"People who are happy don't get everything they want, but they want most of what they get. In other words, they rig the game in their favor by choosing to value things that are within their grasp." —David Niven, Ph.D, 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People

"…it's about gracefully accepting where you are, right now, in your body… Accepting who you are will heal you in so many ways." —Mariel Hemingway, Healthy Living from the Inside Out




Team Elixir's Prescriptions

Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells
by Judika Illes

Sheeda's Rx: The essential pop-reference book about folklore, mythology, and magic. Find spells for love, luck, success, wealth, and fertility.


Living a Charmed Life Living a Charmed Life
by Victoria Moran

Jenn's Rx: Custom-craft your best life with this collection of action-inspiring essays from the bestselling author of Creating a Charmed Life.


Awareness Through Movement Awareness Through Movement
by Moshe Feldenkrais

Abby's Rx: Find renewed health and increased awareness with these great exercises, all while building overall potential.

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The Full Cauldron: The Book of Destiny

The Book of Destiny
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The year 2012 marks the end of the Mayan calendar—and, many believe, the end of the world as we know it. Written by an authentic Mayan Priest, this book helps clarify just what the 2012 date means to us and how we can all best prepare ourselves… [read more]

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Summer of Books

viceo iconVideo Therapy: Mariel's Kitchen

Mariel's Kitchen
Filled with stunning photographs and a combination of classic and innovative recipes, Mariel's Kitchen delivers delicious recipes that are both easy to prepare and good for you.

Watch the video of Mariel Hemingway's photo shoot highlighting why she loves to make seasonal and healthy meals.

Check out a free Mariel's Kitchen recipe from our Summer Reading Feature: a delicious Summer Squash Linguini with Chicken, Goat Cheese, and Basil.

And don't forget about her previous book, Mariel Hemingway's Healthy Living from the Inside Out. With this individually tailored 30-day program you can learn how a few simple choices can build a healthier and happier life.


Elixir Spotlight

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Wisdom 2.0 by Soren Gordhamer

The New York Post
Relationship Obits by Kathleen Horan

Christianity Today
First Comes Love, Then Comes Money by Scott and Bethany Palmer

Newsweek
Tales of Wonder by Huston Smith

Examiner.com

Hit Hard by Joey Kramer


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