Blog Posts by Frankie

One day, the last cigarette on earth will be smoked. One final puff will be sent heaven-bound, leaving an evanescent smoke ring - and the wise of the world will rejoice. That doesn't mean there is no room to linger upon the varied and robust culture that arose from the smoking of cigarettes. This November, Skyhorse Publishing will release The Cigarette Book: The History and Culture of Smoking by Chris Harrald and Fletcher Watkins. The book is an incisive and entertaining look at the business of advertising, the statesman and artists who made the cigarette their signature accessories, and the music and movies that glorified the act of smoking. From Mad Men to smoking cartoon characters, smoking has been a tremendous part of our history and culture, and this book documents it all. Whether you have quit, are trying to quit, or have yet to quit, this look back on the way smoking and cigarettes have shaped entertainment and society is the perfect gift to delight and spark conversation this

Lindsay Lohan. George Michael. Michael Jackson. Anna Nicole Smith. More and more high profile names have seemingly fallen victim to the new American epidemic: prescription drug abuse. A psychiatrist specializing in psychopharmacology and an assistant professor of psychiatry at NYU School of Medicine, Julie Holland, M.D., author of the national bestseller WEEKENDS AT BELLEVUE: Nine Years on the Night Shift at the Psych ER (A Bantam Books trade paperback; October 26, 2010; $16.00), grasps the depth of the problem like few can, often giving her expert testimony on national media such as the Today show, Good Morning America and CNN. Dr. Holland is not surprised by the recent barrage of drug related incidents, having spent her entire adult life insatiably educating herself on the subject of insanity and its treatment. With WEEKENDS AT BELLEVUE, she provides an unvarnished look at life in the psych ER, recounting stories from her vast case files that are alternately terrifying, tragically

Author Michael Pranger knows about obesity from the inside. He was a fat kid and had an obese adolescence that lasted into his 30s; he topped out at 365 pounds in 1991. The story of his transformation, to 20 years of relative happiness and serenity in a consistently normal-sized body, is enough to warrant your interest: It's a good read, with lots of humor, precious little victim-speak, and a happy ending.But Prager puts a sharp point on his tale: He lost hundreds of pounds in his first 30-plus years, but never kept weight off until he began accepting the practices and treatments that have been helping addicts for three-quarters of a century. His startling results have convinced him that food addiction exists, despite little acceptance in mainstream medicine and popular belief. In Fat Boy Thin Man, Prager lays out paths to recovery that were shared with him, and that he now shares with readers. http://www.fatboythinman.com /

Lesley M. M. Blume has written for a number of publications,

Neil Giarratana spent 32 years as a CEO in diverse industries, including cosmetics, toys, leather goods, and durable goods manufacturing. As the senior executive, he managed companies both in Europe (he is fluent in German and French) and the United States. He holds a BA in international relations from Stanford University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.CEO Priorities provides direct, specific, and valuable real-world advice and insights for CEOs and aspiring CEOs or executives, supported by relevant stories couched in humor and irony. Neil Giarratana takes you inside the CEO's office and lays out a top executive's priorities--get these right...or else! He covers the key areas that must be handled well and with smarts, and explains in detail how to do it. Weaving in examples from his 30-plus years of experience, Giarratana packs CEO Priorities full of fascinating, surprising, and always relevant information.

In T. L. Hines latest novel The Falling Away, readers meet Native

This afternoon Dr. Andrew Saul will be joining me to talk about his many books. He is the author of many health books such as Fire Your Doctor,Vitamin C: the real story, and The Vitamin Cure For Alcoholism. Today will also talk about two books that he has helped edit, The Vitamin Cure for Migraines: How to Prevent and Treat Migraine Headaches Using Nutrition and Vitamin Supplementation Steve Hickey (Author) and:The Vitamin Cure for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: How to Prevent and Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Using Safe and Effective Natural Therapies Jonathan Prousky (Author) . Andrew Saul has been a consulting specialist in natural healing for over 34 years. Saul's six books have been very popular with the public, and have been used as reference works for health practitioners. In South America, a number of rainforest Indian tribes are now megadosing with vitamin C due to his guidance. The result is that these natives' miscarriage and infant mortality rates have plummeted. Saul has been

Joining me this hour will be Stuart Tomc from Nordic Naturals.With over twenty years experience in the field of Nutritional Medicine, Stuart Tomc is an authority on evidence-based dietary supplements. He is a respected consultant to the World Health Organization and integrative physicians worldwide having traveled the world as an educator and trainer for over 10 years. With an accomplished background in media appearances, Stuart is adept at educating, entertaining, and delivering a powerful message on important health subjects in today's changing world. In addition, he was a contributing writer in Dr. Perricone's Seven Secrets to Beauty, Health and Longevity. Stuart currently serves as National Educator and Spokesperson for Nordic Naturals. www.nordicnaturals.com

Glynis McCants has been studying Numerology for 21 years. She uses the Pythagoras Number system, which is over 2,500 years old. After evaluating more than 15,000 Numerology Charts, Glynis wrote the best-selling book Glynis Has

Anti-aging is a hot topic for millions of people worldwide. Some many are looking for ways to prevent, slow or reverse the effects of aging and help them live longer, healthier, happier lives. Biotivia Bioceuticals is amid the most scientifically rigorous part of anti-aging, being a leading manufacturer of high potency, all natural bioceuticals. Most of their supplements contain resveratrol, the red wine ingredient being hailed as the "miracle molecule". James Betz, Managing Director of Biotivia, will be here to talk about Resveratrol. After 18 years of manufacturing raw materials and botanical extracts for the food, medical and supplement industries Biotivia entered the finished products arena for one reason. To design products that fit the space between generic vitamins and nutrients which are safe but only marginally effective, and prescription pharmaceuticals which are often effective but come with frequently serious adverse effects and high cost. Biotivia has over one dozen unique

Author Michael Prager knows about obesity from the inside. He was a fat kid and had an obese adolescence that lasted into his 30s; he topped out at 365 pounds in 1991. The story of his transformation, to 20 years of relative happiness and serenity in a consistently normal-sized body, is enough to warrant your interest: It's a good read, with lots of humor, precious little victim-speak, and a happy ending. But Prager puts a sharp point on his tale: He lost hundreds of pounds in his first 30-plus years, but never kept weight off until he began accepting the practices and treatments that have been helping addicts for three-quarters of a century. His startling results have convinced him that food addiction exists, despite little acceptance in mainstream medicine and popular belief. In Fat Boy Thin Man, Prager lays out paths to recovery that were shared with him, and that he now shares with readers. http://www.fatboythinman.com/

Ashley Koff is a registered dietitian (R.D.) who strives to