“Eat Like a Horse … Almost: How to Make Smart Healthy Choices for Life and Living,” by Joan J.J. Johnson (Akamai Press, $9.98): The motivational author’s latest book is all about “mindful eating.” Johnson takes the reader through her healthful recipe choices and her homespun philosophy in better caring for yourself.

"Brutally Honest Fast Food Reviews: The Best and Worst of Burger King, McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Other Drive-Thru Mainstays," by The Impulsive Buy staff ($4.95, e-book): If you’re a connoisseur of fast food, this digital book is for you. Editor and Honolulu blogger Marvin "Marvo" Nitta has collected dozens of reviews originally posted on the Impulsive Buy website.

"The Guide to Your Perfect Portrait," by Stan P. Cox II (self-published, $19.95): Cox, who has specialized in family, children and school portraiture since 1993, offers advice for taking your own shots and hiring a pro, as well as how to display and care for that "perfect portrait." Available at paramountphotography.com.

"Healthcare Hawaii Style: Model for the Nation?" by Frank L. Tabrah, M.D. (BookSurge, $9.99 e-book): Originally written in 2007, this nostalgic memoir touches on Tabrah’s years as a plantation doctor and how local culture paved the way for our often-touted state health-care system.

"Solar Success Principles: How to Make a Difference and a Fortune in the Green Economy," by Keith Cronin (SunHedge, $14.95; also iTunes and e-book): The Kailua businessman draws on his 14 years of experience to address how to run a profitable solar business.

"Reflections in Solitude: Home in Hawaii" by Randall Ng (Outskirts Press, $12.95; also e-book): The former middle school teacher and counselor turns to poetry to express his personal struggles and admiration for the beloved singer-songwriter Kui Lee in verse.

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