a book modeled after the small square hardcover (sometime softcover) books found in pet stores or veterinary clinics that give a brief but comprehensive overview about taking care of a particular type of pet. information that has been condensed down to the essentials that avoid getting into controversial details of topics. the type of book to present to the alien (that comes in peace and wants to know about humans); given to someone who has been asleep through their whole childhood; given to the time traveler who needs to catch up to current day; given to the individual who grew up in a dysfunctional family and needs to learn whats true about being an adult.

how to break through all the advertising or bad advice to get to the basics and universally agreed upon facts needed to be healthy.

Habitat

• selection
  • aesthetics
  • proximity
• size
  • grand castle vs. prison cell or tiny house

Personal Hygiene and Grooming

• washing and bathing
• hair maintenance
• nails
• skin

Diet and Nutrition

Exercise

• types
• amount and frequency

Sleep and Rest

Sex

Social

Family

Offspring

Self Awareness

• self esteem
• starting over / reinventing oneself

Entertainment

• through observation and study
• by participation
  • talent vs. enjoyment

Training

Talent

• natural ability

Productivity

• work
• income

Aging

Health Care

Adaptive Technology

• mobility: walkers, canes
• glasses
• computers