Healthy Bestsellers

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1. “Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution,” by Robert C. Atkins (Avon, $6.50)

2. “Zagat Survey 1999: Los Angeles / Southern California Restaurant Guide,” edited by Merrill Shindler and Karen Berk (ZagatSurvey, $10.95)

3. “The Ten Commandments of Self-Esteem,” by Catherine Cardinal (Andrews & McMeel, $9.95)

4. “Reaching to Heaven: A Spiritual Journey Through Life and Death,” by James Van Praagh (Penguin, $22.95)

5. “Protein Power,” by Michael R. Eades and Mary D. Eades (Bantam, $6.50 paper)

6. “If the Buddha Dated: A Handbook for Finding Love on a Spiritual Path,” by Charlotte Kasl (Penguin/Arkana, $10.95)

7. “The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living,” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler (Riverhead, $22.95)

8. “Sugar Busters: Shopper’s Guide,” by H. Leighton Steward, Morrison Bethea, Sam Andrews and Luis Balart (Random House, $3.99 paper)

9. “One Day My Soul Just Opened Up,” by Iyanla Vanzant (Fireside, $13)

10. “Life Strategies: Doing What Works, Doing What Matters,” by Phillip C. McGraw (Hyperion, $21.95)

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Rankings are based upon Times’ poll of Southland bookstores.