Tuesday, July 6, 2010

What To Eat - The 10 Things you Need to know to Eat well and be Healthy By LUISE LIGHT

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Review
It's one of the sanest diet books we've seen in years. (Glamour magazine )

Description
Eating for optimum health and longevity is easier--and tastier--than you ever imagined!

With all the conflicting information about what and how to eat for good health, is it any wonder that the majority of us are both overweight and undernourished?

In What to Eat, internationally respected nutrition expert Dr. Luise Light cuts through the confusion created by misleading advertising, fad diet doctors, and the big food lobbies to answer all your nutrition-related questions. Even more important, she arms you with a simple, research-based eating plan guaranteed to help you look and feel better than ever--without having to sacrifice taste or turn your life upside down.

A no-nonsense nutrition guide, What to Eat supplies you with:
* Ten simple rules for healthy eating--customizable for your tastes and lifestyle
* A new, simplified food pyramid
* A step-by-step eating plan
* Guidelines for eating out
* Fast, easy, and delicious menus, meals, and recipes
* Surefire strategies for making kids want to eat healthy foods

"From her experiences inside the USDA, Dr. Light brings new insights on how powerful agricultural and political forces have created the recipe for our national diet. Readers who care about their health will find much to learn within these covers."
--Walter Willett, M.D., Dr.P.H., Chair, Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health, and author of Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy

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Wind Power Basics - A Green Energy Guide (2010)

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Dan Chiras, "Wind Power Basics: A Green Energy Guide"
New Society Publishers | 2010 | ISBN: 086571617X | 192 pages | PDF

Wind energy is the fastest growing source of energy in the world, and by the year 2020 it is projected to supply at least 12 percent of global electrical demand.

Wind Power Basics provides a clear understanding of wind and wind energy systems, including turbines, towers, inverters and batteries, site assessment, installation, and maintenance requirements.

Whether you’re considering your own small-scale wind energy system or just want a straightforward, detailed introduction to the benefits and challenges of this rapidly emerging technology, Wind Power Basics is the guide you need.

Dan Chiras is a respected educator and an internationally acclaimed author who has published more than twenty-five books on residential renewable energy and green building, including Power From the Wind.

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Is There Life on Other Planets And Other Questions About Space (Is That a Fact) 2010

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Author(s): Gregory Vogt and Colin W. Thompson
Date : 2010
Pages : 44 / PDF
Language : English


There is no gravity in space. The North Star never changes its position in the sky. Earth's shadow causes the phases of the moon. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Let's investigate seventeen statements about space and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones still stump scientists! Find out whether astronauts really landed on the moon! Discover whether it's true that the same side of the Moon is always dark! See if you can tell the difference between fact and fiction with Is That a Fact?

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The Big Book of Brain Building Games By Edward Scannell & Carol Burnett

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Description
Games for better brains!
Use the secrets of brain science to improve communication, interpersonal relations, and productivity in any team or group

Jump-start any training session, workshop, or retreat with dozens of interactive games that build brain function in fun and engaging ways. The Big Book of Brain-Building Games offers all kinds of stimulating games to help your team improve information retention, camaraderie, and productivity--and requires few or no props. You'll learn what triggers to pull to help your group think and work better with these play-anywhere, crowd-pleasing interactive games.

Can your brain handle the fun?

Speakers and facilitators know that if you don't engage participants every five to seven minutes, you'll lose them! The Big Book of Brain-Building Games adds the spark you need for a successful meeting and keeps your team alert and connected, whatever the task. With just a handful of materials required, these brain-boosting games will help participants:

* develop leadership skills and build self-confidence
* enhance problem-solving strategies and boost creativity
* learn cooperation and effective teamwork
* dramatically improve communications skills--from public speaking to active listening

Plus the icebreakers are guaranteed to grab--and hold--any group's attention! You'll find it all in this latest collection from the trusted Big Books series.

About the Author
Ed Scannell is a speaker and trainer who has given thousands of presentations, seminars and workshops across the world.
Carol Burnett is a frequent speaker and trainer for human resource development organizations.

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Monday, July 5, 2010

The World's Funniest Proverbs By James Alexander

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English | PDF | 160 pages | 710 KB
This collection of funny sayings from around the world - covering subjects from pessimism and money to happiness, drink and getting old!

Example:
Experience is a comb nature gives to men when they are bald (Eastern)
Listen to your conscience - the inner voice that tells you someone might be watching (Anon)
A rumour goes in one ear and out many mouths (Chinese)
A beautiful woman belongs to everyone but an ugly woman is yours alone (Indian)

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Cooksmart Chicken cookbook - Lynda Zuber Sassi

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This is a perfect companion for all those who want the convenience of carrying a cookbook and a shopping list all-in-one! It looks like an oversized bookmark, but allows every cook the accessibility of carrying over 74 recipes in a purse, backpack, briefcase, or whatever you like, to make eating in as good as dinning out. Each card lists preparation and cooking times, and what you'll need and how to prepare each recipe, as well as, fun color photography throughout. From recipes on chocolate, to cooking your favorite chicken dishes, these CookSmart books promise ease, convenience, and great eating. We also have counter displays available.

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Bartending For Dummies®, 3rd Edition

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Description
1,000 + recipes and great party tips
Get the latest bar buzz on how to host, mix, shake, pour, and more


Want to concoct the perfect cocktail? From today's popular Mojitos and Martinis to classics like Manhattans and Margaritas, you'll be able to sip and entertain with a special twist. Get the scoop on everything from liquors, wine, and beer to Scotch, tequila, the latest tools of the trade, and more.

Discover how to:
* Stock a bar
* Mix exotic specialties and hot toddies
* Experiment with new flavored rums, vodkas, and cordials
* Garnish and serve drinks like a master mixologist
* Cure hangovers and hiccups

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