Lone Star College-CyFair’s Learning, Inspiration, Fellowship, and Enrichment (LIFE) Programs are scheduled through the month of January as the Spring 2012 semester begins.

LIFE sessions are free and open to the public and held Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in the library (Room 131 unless otherwise noted) at 9191 Barker Cypress.

January’s slate of classes cover how to improve your health, the influence of President Lincoln on emancipation, and how magicians changed world history.

The following are the sessions offered this month:

Detoxification and Your Health (January 11):

Did you partake a bit too much in the holiday spirit? If you gave into food and drink temptation and now your waistline is paying for it, start the year off with this detoxification program. Dr. Chase Hayden of the Hayden Institute will explain the process of detoxification and how it can improve your life.

Lincoln and the Road to the Emancipation Proclamation (January 18):

Caleb McDaniel, history professor at Rice University, gives a frank look at President Abraham Lincoln’s thoughts on slavery and his decision-making process toward emancipation. This is part of the ongoing exhibit Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War, running from Dec. 28, 2011 – Feb.17, 2012.

The Perfection of Deception: Magicians Who Have Changed World History (January 25):

Can magic tricks stop a political uprising? Have magicians helped the CIA write their training manuals? Does the military use magic as camouflage in battles? Learn all about the secret history of how magic has influenced world events from renowned magician and comedian Harry Maurer. Aside from this engaging story he’ll also have a few tricks up his own sleeve. This course only will be held in Recital Hall ARTS 102.

For more information please call the library at (281) 290-3214 or go online to LoneStar.edu.