Even with a college education under their belts, new graduates face a steep learning curve upon entering the working world.

To help with the transition, Amazon put together a list of the best books for recent college grads.

From facing the anxiety that comes with change to navigating corporate battlefields, these books are the perfect primer for leaving behind the hallowed halls of college and stepping out into the working world.

We've included blurbs written by Amazon editorial director Sara Nelson.

SEE ALSO: 8 books every job seeker should read

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'Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead' by Sheryl Sandberg

"The modern classic: don't be misled by the title; this is a guide for all genders."

Find it here »

'Liar's Poker' by Michael Lewis

"It was written in the 80s by the guy who brought us "The Big Short," and while it's about Wall Street, the book's lessons about risk and reward are universal and timeless."

Find it here »

'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu

"In the corporate battlefield, ancient rules apply."

Find it here »

It's that time of year when the networks are bringing down the ax on several of their series.

To make room for new series, executives have been crunching the ratings numbers, checking their pilot inventory, and making easy and difficult decisions about which shows have to go.

Some of the surprises of this season are ABC's dumping of "Castle,""Marvel's Agent Carter," and "Nashville" for low ratings and high budgets.

And Fox killed its Rob Lowe and John Stamos comedy vehicles, "The Grinder" and "Grandfathered." Despite critical and fan acclaim, and a lot of promotion, people weren't tuning in.

Here are the 20 biggest cancellations of the season so far:

SEE ALSO: Here are your favorite TV shows that are getting renewed for another season

DON'T MISS: The 22 most exciting TV shows this summer you need to see

"Marvel's Agent Carter" (ABC)

"Nashville" (ABC)

"The Muppets" (ABC)

Beach season begins this weekend. Are you ready?

For every guy heading to the beach, we've prepared a seven-item checklist to make sure you're stylish, healthy, and well-prepared to frolic in the sun.

Don't leave home without them.

SEE ALSO: The biggest mistake guys make with their business attire

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Sunglasses that fit your face.

Even men who don't typically wear sunglasses every day wear them to the beach. It's basically the law (or something).

You also need them to protect your eyes from UV radiation.

Get ones that fit your face correctly, and you'll be beach-ready in no time.

Dries Van Noten Round-Frame Metal Sunglasses ($345)

A beach towel that isn't hideous.

OK, so you don't need something super fancy. But a nice, big beach towel is absolutely essential to lay out in the sun.

And no, a top sheet or a bath towel isn't going to work in a pinch.

Thom Browne Striped Cotton Towel ($390)

Swim shorts that are the right length.

There are a lot of terrible swimsuits out there on men. Don't wear one of those.

You need three things in a great swimsuit:

- A 6-inch or shorter inseam.

- An elastic waistband.

- A classic pattern or plain color.

Beyond those, it's up to you to find a fit and color you like.

One word of caution: avoid the "board shorts" trend.

J Crew 6" Swim Trunk ($70)

For the first time, Facebook will use information about people who don't have accounts on the social network to show them ads on other websites through its Audience Network, the company announced earlier this week. 

Facebook's Audience Network lets brands extend their Facebook ad campaigns off of Facebook using the same targeting data as they use on it, and previously the social network only showed these ads to people who had accounts. It had already collected information on their interests from their Facebook activity. 

But now Facebook will use information it collects about everyone on the internet through cookies, plugins, and other pieces of code on websites across the internet to show more ads. 

"Our buttons and plugins send over basic information about users’ browsing sessions," Facebook ad exec Brian Bosworth explained to The Wall Street Journal. "For non-Facebook members, previously we didn’t use it. Now we’ll use it to better understand how to target those people." 

A ton of other companies already track you across the internet for the same kind of interest-based advertising that Facebook's doing.

The company says that its own ads are less annoying and better tailored to your interests since it can use what it has learned from its 1.65 billion members to choose better ads for non-Facebook users with less information.  

But if you're a non-Facebook user who would rather not see Facebook's interest-based ads, here's how to opt out:

SEE ALSO: How to see all the companies tracking you on Facebook — and block them

First, you need to go to the Digital Advertising Alliance website, which will show you all the companies showing interest-based ads in your browser:

Click this link on your smartphone.

You might be surprised to see how many companies are tracking you:

But just select whichever ones you want and press "submit your choices":

Don't have the time or money to get a bachelor's degree?

It turns out that plenty of two-year associate degrees have a high return on investment.

According to the latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, these are the 25 highest-paying jobs that require only an associate degree.

Each has a median annual salary of at least $51,000.

This is an update of a story originally written by Vivian Giang.

SEE ALSO: The 20 highest-paying jobs for women

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25. Radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairs

They repair, install, or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles.

Median annual wage (2015): $51,660

Projected job openings (through 2024): 2,100

Work experience: None

On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

24. Electro-mechanical technicians

They install, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade electronic and computer-controlled mechanical systems, like robotic assembly machines.

Median annual wage (2015): $53,340

Projected job openings (through 2024): 3,700

Work experience: None

On-the-job training: None

23. Mechanical drafters

They prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

Median annual wage (2015): $53,520

Projected job openings (through 2024): 7,800

Work experience: None

On-the-job training: None

Peugeot's new concept car brings a 100-year-old race car to the 21st century.

In 1916, Peugeot's L45 race car won one of the biggest races in the world, the Indianapolis 500. This weekend is the 100th anniversary of that race, and a special new concept race car to celebrate with.

Peugeot's new concept, the L500 R HYbrid debuted Friday, and it looks absolutely amazing.

Check it out.

The car uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain that has two 500 horsepower motors and one 270 horsepower gasoline motor. It can do zero to 62 in 2.5 seconds.

The 1916 race car was a Peugeot L45. It was driven by an Italian-born race car driver known as Dario Resta.

As you can tell, the two cars are vastly different. Well, except for the colors.

We all want to be liked at work — especially by our bosses. These are the people who make decisions regarding our promotions and pay raises, formally review our performances, and usually play a significant role in our overall happiness and success at work.

So if they don't like you, you'll want to know so you can try to turn things around. But that's not always so easy.

"If your boss doesn't like you, they'll likely keep it to themselves, as they understand the need to keep the relationship professional and to not play favorites in the office," says Michael Kerr, an international business speaker and author of "The Humor Advantage.""So the signs may be quite subtle — but they are usually easy to spot if you're looking for them."

Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and the author of "Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job," says that you don't have to be best friends with your manager, "but you can achieve optimal creativity and success if you feel that you're liked, supported, and respected by them."

Here are 22 subtle signs your boss secretly hates you. Of course, a boss who does these things could just be a terrible leader. But if you notice that you're the only victim of these behaviors, then it probably means they don't like you.

SEE ALSO: 14 signs your employees secretly hate you

You've got a bad gut feeling

If you feel like your boss doesn't like you, then it could just be in your head. But it can also be true. If they treat you very differently than everyone else, you're probably not their favorite person. Trust your gut and continue looking for other signs if you have a strong feeling about this.

They never ask you for input or involve you in key decisions

When they don't include you in big decisions related to your sphere of influence, it may be because your boss doesn't trust your opinion.

"When you're asked for input, it sends the message that you are valued, so not asking for input can, of course, send the opposite message: 'I really don't care what you think!'" says Kerr.

They can't maintain eye contact with you

It's difficult for a boss who is angry to look you straight in the eye, says Taylor: "They're afraid that you may be able to detect hostility, so the path of least resistance is for them to look away or avoid being around you wherever possible."

Professional cyclist Dan Timmerman always wanted direct access to nature. Sitting around observing it from a distance was never enough. He wanted to be in nature.

Five years ago, Timmerman and his wife, Sam, bought a 10-acre property in rural New York and moved into a cabin. They have lived there ever since.

While the couple hasn't totally rejected modern life — they have no TV, but do own cellphones, laptops, and cars — they lead an unconventional lifestyle that is simple and enlightening. They own their property outright, have no debt, and live on solar power.

DirtWireTV recently profiled Timmerman for a day-in-the-life video, and Business Insider later caught up with him to learn more about what it's like living off the grid.

DON'T MISS: One of the hottest things in cycling right now is riding your bike someplace far and then taking the train home

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By living in their cabin off the grid, Timmerman and his wife, who is a caterer, have saved a good deal of money.

"We're on the reduce-your-expenses method," he told Business Insider. "This is an off-the-grid cabin that we bought pretty cheaply, and living this way is cheap. We don't have many expenses, if any, basically just a cellphone bill.

"We have plenty of money in the savings, and I'm able to work as a professional racer mainly because of the way that we live. If I had to pay rent in town it would be a different story."

"Off the grid" can have a lot of meanings. For Timmerman, it means their cabin isn't connected to the electrical grid at all.

"We have our solar power, which is stored in batteries. A lot of people assume that means you're also disconnected, but that's not true in our case. We are connected. We talk on the phone. We have the internet."

Though Timmerman and his wife live in the woods, that doesn't mean they aren't connected to the world. They have cellphones and laptops, using mobile data to go online. While they don't stream movies, they occasionally watch DVDs. He uses the internet to keep up with the bike-racing community and do research for all his projects.

"We're pretty content," he says. "Living in the city or in town, you have the social aspects and the conveniences, but you're surrounded by concrete and motors, you know? For us it's more worth it to be out here, to have access to the natural world, have our place, and do all the projects we want to do."

Timmerman says living off the grid does have drawbacks.

"We end up driving more because my wife works in Ithaca, and we're 18 miles outside of town. And certain times of the year, like winter, you tend to feel a bit isolated. But it's not like we live in the middle of a mountain with nobody around us. We have a pretty hoppin' village eight miles away, and we go in, and we have friends down the hill."

LinkedIn is a great place to connect with recruiters who can help find your dream job.

But your first point of contact with the recruiter is often not your résumé — it’s your profile photo.

LinkedIn shared these seven simple tips to take a better selfie for your profile photo, and increase your chances of getting viewed by recruiters.

SEE ALSO: 5 insider tips for getting noticed on LinkedIn

You don't need a professional photographer for your LinkedIn page. A selfie with your smartphone will do it, as long as you follow these tips.

In fact, you're 14 times more likely to be viewed on LinkedIn if you have a profile photo. These tricks will give you a better photo.

#1 Make sure the background is clear

When it comes to luxury residences across the country, the real-estate landscape has turned into a downright battle of the buildings. 

We may have reached a ceiling of growth and fallen into a sluggish market in some cities, but these supertall and super-expensive developments — many of which have been in the works for years — continue to rise up. Now, though, they vie for attention from discerning buyers by outdoing each other with extravagant extras. Those perks come in the form of indoor golf simulators, custom car elevators, drone landing pads, and 24-hour room service from renowned chefs.

We surveyed the upper tier of residential condominium towers across the US, zeroing in on seven major cities and identifying the most over-the-top buildings currently in development.

Below, take a look through the winners in New York City, Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, and Honolulu. Each of these tower complexes boasts crazy amenities, architectural chops, and a certifiably elite lifestyle.

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BOSTON: One Dalton (Four Seasons Private Residences)

The Millennium Tower is currently the tallest residential building in Boston, but it's about to be one-upped by One Dalton, a Four Seasons Private Residence that will be the tallest residential building in all of New England when it's finished in 2018. The prices are steep, as to be expected. But an indoor golf simulator gives this one an extra leg up. (Honorable mention goes to the Pierce Boston, which offers "sky cabanas" that residents can purchase as an extra.)

Architect: Harry Cobb

Number of stories: 61

Unit pricing: $2 million and up

Penthouse price: $35 million

Penthouse price per square foot: Not released

Perks: It's the tallest residential building in New England and has plenty of amenity space within, including a 70-foot lap pool and a dog-grooming room. You can also access Four Seasons services like in-home dining.

Standout amenity: An indoor golf simulator.

Open for residency: 2018

CHICAGO: Vista Tower

Chicago's growth is reflected in the development of the Vista Tower, the city's first major luxury supertall and the third-tallest tower in the city overall. It's another view-centric building, but it also gets all of the amenities of its associated hotel, as well as some quirky extras like wine storage and valet services. 

Architect: BLK

Number of stories: 95

Unit pricing: $1 million and up

Penthouse price: $17.1 million

Penthouse price per square foot: $2,443

Perks: Wine storage for residents, a movie theater, and a valet garage. You can choose your apartment's look and feel based on different "jewel" design concepts that match to different aesthetics.

Standout amenity: City views and unique architecture.

 Open for residency: 2020

HONOLULU: Waiea Tower

Hawaii isn't known for its high rises, which is part of what makes Waiea at Ward Village such an unusual project. The most expensive residential tower in the island state, it's an LEED-certified building with lots of amenities, including a ground-level park and shopping village. 

Architect: James K.M. Cheng Architects and WCIT Architecture

Number of stories: 36

Unit pricing: Starting at $3.9 million

Penthouse price: $36 million

Penthouse price per square foot: $3,600

Perks: Poolside cabanas by the rooftop infinity pool, an indoor golf simulator, library, and theater, a fitness center with yoga room, and a dog park and children's play area. This is Hawaii's most expensive residential tower.

Standout amenity: You can get room service from famous chef Nobu Matsuhisa's sushi and Japanese restaurant, Nobu.

 Open for residency: 2018

The low-cost airline business model has only been around for a couple of decades, but it has developed a major presence in the airline industry.

According to PWC, low-cost airlines account for more than 25% of the world's aviation business.

From a pool of 407 carriers around the world, AirlineRatings.com selected the 10 safest low-cost and leisure charter airlines in the world.

To compile its list, the website evaluated each airline based on its standing with international regulators, its fatality record over the past 10 years, its results from an International Air Transportation Association(IATA) safety audit, and whether the airline's country of origin conforms with the International Civil Aviation Organization's 8-point safety parameters.

All of the airlines on this list passed those tests with flying colors. Want a cheap ticket and a safe flight? Have a look at these airlines.

SEE ALSO: These are the 20 safest airlines in the world

Aer Lingus — Ireland's national carrier — operates a hybrid low-cost model that offers some of full service luxuries on its long-haul routes. The airline has not suffered a fatal accident since the 1960s.

JetBlue: AirlineRatings.com awarded Jetblue the honor of being the best low cost airline in North and South America. Jetblue has never had a fatal accident in company history.

Jetstar is the low-cost subsidiary of Qantas — AirlineRatings.com's safest airline in the world. The Melbourne-based airline has not suffered a crash in company history.

There's nothing like a fresh bowl of pasta topped with wood shavings, emitting the mouthwatering aroma of petroleum product, and paired with warm, crusty bread that's been dipped in artificially colored soybean oil.

If that doesn't sound appetizing, then too bad, because you might have already had that meal.

With the recent discovery that wood pulp was being used as filler in grated Parmesan cheese, you might be wondering what else you're inadvertently eating.

Here's a list of 13 foods that are often mislabeled, misnamed, or simply misunderstood, from extra-virgin olive oil to white chocolate.

Grated parmesan cheese

Cellulose, made from wood pulp, is a safe food additive when used as an anti-clumping agent, acceptable at levels of 2% to 4%. However, Bloomberg News recently found that multiple brands of "100% Grated Parmesan Cheese" had as much as 7.8% and 8.8% cellulose, with one expert estimating that 20% of U.S.-produced grated Parmesan cheese is mislabeled.

In addition to cellulose, grated Parmesan is sometimes also mixed with cheaper cheeses like Swiss, mozzarella, and cheddar.

Breakfast syrup and maple products

What many of us think of as "maple syrup" is not the real deal. Brands like Mrs. Butterworth's, Aunt Jemima, and Log Cabin avoid the word "maple" in their official names, though Log Cabin's "all-natural" syrup upset maple syrup producers, who said the packaging was designed to deceive consumers into thinking they were buying the real thing.

More recently, this past February maple industry groups sent a letter to the FDA, protesting foods labeled as maple without listing maple in the ingredients, like Quaker Oats Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal.

Extra-virgin olive oil

Thanks to Italy's "Agromafia," you might own an overpriced bottle of sunflower oil, with a label promising extra-virgin olive oil.

What you don't know about the often-shady olive oil industry could fill a book. Specifically, Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil. It's a 2011 look into the history and modern production of olive oil by Tom Mueller, who also covered the "Slippery Business" in an exposé in The New Yorker.

The truth is, there's often nothing virgin about most of the "extra-virgin" olive oil sold in the U.S., and fraudulent oil, 50% by some estimates, is often vegetable oils and artificial coloring. Four out of 10 bottles that claim to be Italian olive oil are just packed or transported through Italy, and are not made from Italian olives.

Recently, an Italian criminal investigation was launched against seven of the country's top olive oil companies after tests revealed nine out of every 20 bottles were fraudulent. They were accused of importing canola and soybean oil to mix into their olive oil sold as extra-virgin.

Pebble announced two new smartwatches on Tuesday, called the Pebble 2 and Pebble Time 2.

Based on these new products, it looks like Pebble will beat FitBit at its own game: specifically, making inexpensive smartwatches that can track your fitness.

Namely, I'm comparing the FitBit's only true smartwatch, called the Blaze, with Pebble's two new smartwatches.

That comparison may seem odd because Pebble's previous smartwatches were never considered "fitness" devices; they had no fitness functionalities, really. But now, Pebble's new smartwatches have similar fitness tracking capabilities as the FitBit Blaze.

Pebble's new smartwatches will ship later this year, but they already look superior to the FitBit Blaze. Here's why.

Pebble smartwatches have better battery life.

The Pebble 2 has a seven-day battery life while the Pebble Time 2 has a whopping 10-day battery life. The FitBit Blaze only boasts five days of battery life.

Pebble smartwatches work with a ton of apps and watch faces.

You're looking at just six of the hundreds and hundreds of different watch face designs you can choose from. There are over 13,000 apps in the Pebble app store that gives Pebble's smartwatches a wide variety of functionality.

FitBit, meanwhile, doesn't have an app store, and the Blaze only comes with four default watch faces to choose from.

Pebble smartwatches have better water-resistance.

Here, you can see the original Pebble Time undergoing a water-resistance test in a glass of water. The FitBit Blaze wouldn't be able to do this. The new Pebble smartwatches (as well as the older models) can go down to 30 meters underwater, but FitBit doesn't boast any water-resistance for the Blaze. It is, however, sweat-, rain-, and splash-proof.

We've all seen, experienced, or thought about office romances. 

Some say they're a terrible idea (people might gossip, or things can get awkward at work if the relationship goes sour) — while others believe they make perfect sense (you're with these people eight hours a day, and you know you have at least one thing in common). But what's the real deal with interoffice dating?

Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and the author of "Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job," says she hears this question all the time, and shared her thoughts on the topic with Business Insider.

"Modern thinking is that you spend so much time in the office and online that those are the most likely places you will meet Mr. or Ms. Right," says Taylor. "Occasionally you'll hear: the gym, supermarket, or Starbucks, because those may be the only other places you even have time to escape to outside the busy office these days."

But since about one-third of human life is spent working, it's not unreasonable that romances occur in the office, she adds. "And this is time spent with people we know — theoretically they're not ax murderers."

A survey from CareerBuilder revealed that nearly 40% of employees admitted to having a romantic relationship with a coworker, and almost one-third of office relationships result in marriage. 

"Considering that there are some eight billion people on the planet, some question why anyone would choose an office mate for romance, with all the potential gossip, possibility of a job nightmare if things go south, terminations, and maybe even a lawsuit as icing on the cake," Taylor explains.

But the fact of the matter is: Nobody knows when true love will strike. "It could happen in the break room just as easily as it could at your cousin's wedding or at the tire store," Taylor says. "Why put arbitrary parameters on something so important? Certainly there are endless cases of coworkers who have found love in the workplace and moved on to marry and live happily ever after."

Ultimately, she says, the success of this path will depend on you, your partner, boss, workplace, and many other variables. And it's up to you to decide whether the pros outweigh the cons — or if you're better off steering clear of an office romance.

Before you flip the switch, here's what you need to ask yourself: 

SEE ALSO: 15 questions to ask yourself before you accept a job in a new city

1. Is this person in a direct supervisory or subordinate position?

If they are, stay away. 

"Problems can result from dating a person in a subordinate or superior position," says Taylor.

If your boss (who happens to be your partner) takes you to lunch or promotes you, people will claim it's based on favoritism — not merit. (And it's also a problem if you deserve to be promoted but your significant other doesn't offer you the position because they fear people will think it's an act of favoritism.)

"Also, remember this: If things go sour in your relationship with a subordinate, there may a claim of sexual harassment or hostile work environment," she explains.

2. What is the company's policy on this? 

"The variation on corporate practices is so broad that you have employers with lenient policies, strict policies, and no policies, even at Fortune 500-sized companies," Taylor says.

Some firms make a conscious choice not to incorporate them into their general "sexual harassment" policy. "Policy or no policy, lovehappens. So in the absence of written rules and/or in the interpretation of them, there's one common barometer: your common sense. That must always prevail." 

3. How closely do I work with this person? 

Keeping your distance in another department, floor, or building will help keep things less awkward, messy, and challenging. "And if you are ever in a competitive situation, it takes that element out of the fray, too," she adds.

What can be said about BMW that hasn't been said before?

The German luxury carmaker, which celebrated its 100th birthday this year, has for its entire history released a seemingly never-ending stream of breathtaking, record-setting, and smile-inducing machines that have consistently beguiled the automotively inclined.

The essence of BMW boils down to its uncanny ability to produce successful new ideas while remaining faithful to its heritage.

And that heritage, by the way, includes innumerable victories in motorsport — on two wheels and four.

Here is the story of 100 years of BMW, one of the best brands around.

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The Bavarian Motor Works story begins with aircraft engines. Their IIIa radial engine quickly gained a reputation for being one of the best and most reliable of its time. Orders from the German government flooded in, overwhelming the small factory.

Now about that logo: While it is widely known as the "propeller," the blue and white center was meant to represent the Bavarian flag. It was designed by the brother of Karl Rapp, who founded BMW predecessor company Rapp Motorenwerke.

After the company was barred from building military-aircraft engines following World War I, BMW produced its first motorcycle, the R32, in 1923. It was very innovative.

While they are rarely sold, recent prices for R32s at auction include $163,000 for a 1924 model in 2009 and a $139,000 in 2011 for a 1925 model.

"Living tiny"— whether in a van, houseboat, or 98-square-foot home on wheels— can save a lot on housing.

But a compact, minimalist lifestyle offers more than just substantial savings.

Here are a handful of refreshing insights about money, happiness, and life from van dwellers, tiny-home owners, and people living off the grid.

SEE ALSO: From living in a van to commuting 700 miles: 12 people who go to extreme measures to save money on housing

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Society's definition of luxury doesn't have to be your definition

Daniel Norris, MLB pitcher who lives in a 1978 Volkswagen camper during the off-season

"I grew up with a simple lifestyle, and I knew going into professional baseball that would be tested," Norris told GrindTV. "In my mind there's no need for luxury, or at least society's sense of the word. I consider my life luxurious — I live on a beach with an ocean-front view, hearty meals, and hot French-pressed coffee at my disposal. That's fancy, right?"

Your material goods don't define your level of wealth

Brandon, lives in a 128-square-foot truck in Google's parking lot in the Bay Area

"I get the most enjoyment from self-improvement, and for me, that comes from books, exercise, and working on personal projects,"he writes on his blog. "I wouldn't be any happier with a 50 inch television or a PlayStation 4, because those don't align with my goals for life. Being wealthy isn't a function of material, it's a function of contentedness."

Having money is secondary to living the lifestyle you desire

Dan Timmerman, professional cyclist living off the grid in a cabin in rural New York with his wife, Sam

"The best thing is the direct access to nature, being able to do all the stuff we do,"Timmerman tells Business Insider. "And the financial aspect. We're really comfortable financially. It really gives us a lot freedom. Like, if one of us wanted to start a business or something, and we had to invest in it, we'd have the freedom to do that because we don't have all the overhead where we live. That's secondary to just being able to live the lifestyle. But they are both big advantages."

During the hottest days of summer, sometimes you just want to escape the tourist throngs, bustling sights, and crowded beaches.

With so many people on the move all around the world, why not turn your attention to these understated and peacefully crowd-free destinations? In these calmer getaways, you can meet locals, enjoy regional cuisine, and explore untouched oases.

Plan a more peaceful summer escape with our list of 10 under-the-radar summer escapes.  

SEE ALSO: 20 resorts and villas where you can have a private island practically all to yourself

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Panarea

Where: Aeolian Islands

A luxurious Italian island, Panarea is the getaway of choice for the glitterati. Unlike more upscale Capri and Sardinia, Panarea is a haven of understated pedigree and elegance. Panarea is a no-car island, so you'll have to hike or take a golf cart to see the Bronze Age ruins. The island earned a UNESCO World Heritage Site distinction in 2000, which has helped preserve Panarea's original charm. Also be sure to make time for a scuba diving excursion that will allow you to explore a shipwreck off the coast.

Insider Tip: The second smallest of the eight Aeolian Islands, Panarea is highly exclusive and thus, a favorite vacation spot for celebrities. You'll want to make reservations well in advance, but the island does offer some surprisingly affordable accommodations.

Plan Your Trip: Visit Fodor’s Panarea Guide

Lubec

Where: Maine

Tourism is low-key yet wildly rewarding in this northern U.S. locale. Lubec's historical harmony with the sea and its close ties to the Canadian Maritimes are securing its future as a peaceful retreat to escape from modern life.

Insider Tip: With a wealth of picturesque waterfront cottages and chalet accommodations, you'll have plenty of options when it comes to where to stay. Peacock House is a blissful sanctuary complete with a piano, fireplace, and airy deck, located minutes from West Quoddy Lighthouse and Campobello Island.

Plan Your Trip: Visit Fodor's Lubec Guide

Bantayan Island

Where: Philippines

A collection of tiny green islands, Bantayan is north of Cebu in the Visayan Sea. These lesser-known lush islands are covered in mangrove and palm trees, making them a great place for a natural retreat. For the best beaches, head to Santa Fe, Patao, or Madridejos.

Insider Tip: Accommodations are basic, but that's part of the appeal, keeping many tourists away. Pay extra for the seaview cottage at Kota Beach Resort to have direct access to the curved shoreline of powder-white sand. Island-hop to Virgin Island for translucent emerald waters and the feel of a private island paradise.

Plan Your Trip: Visit Fodor’s Philippines Guide

In May 2011, reporters swarmed Donald Trump as he exited the Hyatt in Washington, DC, after the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Many wanted a response from Trump, who had just watched President Obama deliver jokes that night about Trump's constant questioning of the legitimacy of Obama's birth certificate.

Trump now refuses to address his skepticism of the legitimacy of Obama's birth certificate. But it was perhaps the first of numerous debunked or unverified conspiracy theories that Trump has entertained during his time in the political spotlight.

Throughout the 2016 campaign, Trump has floated theories fueled by the conspiratorial-minded corners of supermarket tabloids and the internet, something unprecedented in modern politics. He's often used them as weapons against his opponents. For instance, he accused Sen. Ted Cruz's father of having ties to President John F. Kennedy's assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald; mused about whether Sen. Marco Rubio was constitutionally eligible to run for president; and revived a disproved theory about the death of a former aide to President Bill Clinton.

Critics say it's disturbing, even dangerous, behavior for a presumptive presidential nominee.

"Donald Trump is fueling conspiracy theories out on the campaign trail. Can you imagine that in the Situation Room?" Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton's campaign recently tweeted.

Supporters praise him for going beyond the limits of traditional campaigns, and Trump often says he's simply punching back at opponents who are slinging mud at him.

Here are 13 of the most notable conspiracy theories Trump has entertained.

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Questions about Ted Cruz's father's potential ties to President John F. Kennedy's assassin.

On the eve of the Indiana primary, Trump attempted to undermine former Republican presidential rival Ted Cruz's father's legitimacy by parroting an unverified National Enquirer story.

It claimed Rafael Cruz was photographed in the early 1960s handing out pro-Fidel Castro leaflets with President John F. Kennedy's assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald.

The Cruz campaign denounced the piece as "garbage."

Questions about President Obama's birth certificate.

While mulling a potential 2012 presidential bid, Trump became the most high-profile figure to promote the rumors suggesting that President Obama was not born in the US.

Trump claimed he'd deployed private investigators who "could not believe what they're finding" about Obama's place of birth.

He also repeatedly clashed with reporters who pushed him on the issue. During one contentious interview, he told ABC's George Stephanopoulos that he'd been "co-opted" by "Obama and his minions" when the anchor tried to push back on Trump's claims.

When Obama eventually released his long-form birth certificate, Trump questioned the document's authenticity. The real-estate magnate now refuses to address the issue.

Questions about a former Bill Clinton aide's suicide.

After Vince Foster, a former aide to President Bill Clinton, was found dead in 1993, various law-enforcement agencies and independent counsels determined he committed suicide.

But Foster's death spawned conspiracy theorists who questioned whether the Clintons themselves were involved in Foster's death.

In an interview with The Washington Post, Trump suggested Foster's death was "very fishy."

"He had intimate knowledge of what was going on," Trump said of Foster's role in the White House. "He knew everything that was going on, and then all of a sudden he committed suicide."

He added: "I don’t bring [Foster’s death] up because I don’t know enough to really discuss it. I will say there are people who continue to bring it up because they think it was absolutely a murder. I don’t do that because I don’t think it’s fair."

Having strong arms is no easy feat. 

From your triceps to your palms, there's a lot of muscles to put to work. 

Now that we've tackled stretching and leg exercises, we asked New York University physical-therapy professor Marilyn Moffat, who also wrote the book "Age Defying Fitness," to help guide these tips.

To keep things simple, she gave us the best exercises for your arms that you can use virtually anywhere with minimal equipment. No weights required.

These workouts are great on their own but they're even better in combination, so feel free to mix and match. Repeat or hold each exercise until it gets to be too much, building up at your own pace. And remember: If you have any unusual pain or problems with the exercises, please stop doing them and consult a physical therapist. 

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Exercise #1: Let's get started in a plank. A standard plank works more than just your arms, but it's key to activating everything from your forearms to your deltoids.

For a modified plank, go onto your forearms. You'll still feel the exercise along your arms. It might be worth using a yoga mat for this one.

If you want to take your plank to the next level, lift up one leg for a few seconds. Then do the other one.

Whole Foods' new chain of stores targeting millennials has finally opened its first location, and it looks nothing like the Whole Foods we know.

The first of the stores, called 365 by Whole Foods Market, opened Wednesday in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Silver Lake. 

Here's what it looks like inside.

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When customers walk inside the store, they should be able to see the entire store from where they stand.

That's because Whole Foods has lowered the height of all fixtures and shelving in the 365 stores to make it easy for customers to find what they need.

The no-frills store looks like a warehouse inside, with fluorescent lighting and minimal decorations.