Hurry Up and Meditate: Your Starter Kit for Inner Peace and Better Health

Publisher: Snow Lion Pub. | English | ISBN-10: 1559393068 | 2008 | PDF | 160 pages
For anyone who wants to start meditating but has been struggling to get to the cushion, here are all the motivation and tools you need to achieve greater balance, better health and a more panoramic perspective of life.

If meditation was available in capsule form, it would be the biggest selling drug of all time. It has been scientifically proven to deliver highly effective stress relief, boost our immune systems and dramatically slow the ageing process. It has also been shown to make us much happier and more effective thinkers. Given all the physical and psychological benefits, why aren't more of us doing it?

In his thought-provoking and entertaining book, David Michie explains the nuts and bolts of meditation. As a busy professional, as well as long-term meditator, he also gives a first-hand account of how to integrate this transformational practice into everyday life. Combining leading edge science with timeless wisdom, Hurry Up and Meditate provides all the motivation and tools you need to achieve greater balance, better health and a more panoramic perspective of life.

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Diabetes Cooking for Everyone: 250 All-Natural, Low-Glycemic Recipes

Publisher: Da Capo Press, 2008 | 410pages | PDF | 11.7MB
Recipes designed for everyone with diabetes (including those who may have developed complications or special dietary needs) and everyone with whom they eat each day.

An award-winning cookbook author, professionally trained nutritionist, and type 2 diabetic, Carol Gelles combines gourmet flair with cutting-edge dietary knowledge in this essential, all-in-one diabetes cookbook. All 250 of the recipes in Diabetes Cooking for Everyone accommodate the dietary restrictions that accompany common diabetes complications by providing recipe variations for reducing fat and saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, protein, or carbohydrates. Plus, each recipe has a GI rating for optimal nutrition and a list of diabetic exchanges to facilitate meal planning. These truly delicious yet easy-to-make dishes address the health needs of everyone with diabetes and nourish the entire family, too.

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Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (2010) Power Sources, Models, Sustainability, Infrastructure and the Market

Elsevier | 2010 | 645 pages | PDF
This multi-author, 670-page handbook provides information on alternative vehicular power systems, encompassing advances in the rapidly evolving battery, hybrid and fuel cell technology domains. Vehicles based on these technologies are described in terms of performance, fuel economy, environmental impact, energy sources and costs, and are extensively compared and contrasted to conventional vehicles.For the most advanced concepts in development (fuel cell and long-range electric vehicles), the issue of recharging infrastructure is addressed, as are case studies of alternative vehicles proposed by major automakers.

In the last 10–15 years, people have become acquainted with vehicles powered not only by an internal combustion engine (using gasoline, diesel or gas), but also by an electric motor. These hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) afford a reduction of fuel consumption in city driving and reduce emissions, but this is only the first stretch of a long road that will hopefully end with zero-emission electric vehicles (EVs) allowing long-range driving.

Contents :
Economic and Environmental Comparison of Conventional and Alternative Vehicle Options
Lifetime Cost of Battery, Fuel-Cell, and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Relative Fuel Economy Potential of Intelligent, Hybrid and Intelligent-Hybrid Passenger Vehicles
Cost-Effective Vehicle and Fuel Technology Choices in a Carbon-Constrained World: Insights from Global Energy Systems Modeling
Expected Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions by Battery, Fuel Cell, and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Analysis of Design Tradeoffs for Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles
Evaluation of Energy Consumption. Emissions, and Costs of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles
Improving Petroleum Displacement Potential of PHEVs Using Enhanced Charging Scenarios
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, Battery Electric Vehicles, and their Impact on Energy Storage Technologies: An Overview
On the Road Performance Simulation of Battery, Hydrogen, and Hybrid Cars
Life Cycle Assessment of Hydrogen Fuel Cell and Gasoline Vehicles
DOE's National Fuel Cell Vehicle Learning Demonstration Project — NREL's Data Analysis Results
Battery Requirements for HEVs, PHEVs, and EVs: An Overview
Battery Environmental Analysis
A Roadmapto Understand Battery Performance in Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Operation
Batteries for PHEVs: Comparing Goals and the State of Technology
Battery Size and Capacity Use in Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Safety of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Management of Batteries for Electric Traction Vehicles
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Market Prospects of Electric Passenger Vehicles
Automakers' Powertrain Options for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

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Cooking the Korean Way : Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbook

Lerner | ISBN: 0822541157 | 72 Pages | PDF | English
Korea is a land where ancient and modern traditions coexist. Although split politically, North and South Korea continue to share a varied cuisine that is both healthy and delicious. Often highly seasoned, Korean dishes such as cold cucumber soup, san jok (grilled beef and vegetable skewers), and ho bak jon (zucchini pancakes) are unique and appealing.

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Authentic Mexican 20th Anniversary Edition Cookbook

Reviews
Rick Bayless (host of the PBS-TV series Cooking Mexican extensively explores Mexican cookery, analyzing particular national characteristics as well as regional variations of the complex cuisine. He traces the history of Mexican food from the humble squash and beans of thousands of years ago to a cuisine that came to include chiles, corn and the orchard bounties (coconut, pineapple, avocados) of the conquering Spanish. Mexican dishes familiar to Americansthe enchiladas, tamales and tacos that are more properly classified with North American Southwestern cookingare included, but the most interesting recipes are the more exotic: Native American-influenced, spice-sweetened food from the Oaxaca region and simple, European-influenced seafood and vegetable dishes of the Gulf states. The author explains how common flavors (tomatoes, chiles, coriander, lime, onion, garlic) are transformed by proportion and cooking method to produce the regional differences. The book is extremely thorough, with over 650 pages, 19 recipe chapters, a glossary, bibliography and ingredients source list (although most are commonplace). The recipes, which are frequently complicated and challenging, are made less intimidating by especially clear and well-organized instructions, and comprehensive, highly readable notes on techniques, ingredients, timing, advance preparation and variations.
- Publishers Weekly

I live in Southern California surrounded by countless Mexican Restaurants of all levels of quality. Sadly most are sub par greasy cheese and dry rice joints. The recipes I have prepared in this book make the countless combo-number-whatever's pale in comparison. The author explains the reasons for this in the books beginning introduction.

What consistently jumps at me in this book is the author's passion for Mexican cuisine. He hits at the heart of the real Mexican food culture and makes a clear distinction between Mexican "street food" (the informal more popular dishes prevalent across the US) and the traditional, authentic dishes of various regions in Mexico. There is a reason why the latter is not as popular in the US... it takes a lot of time and energy to create the elaborate authentic dishes. You need to find a restaurant that cares about quality dishes AND can pull it off in mass quantity... or you can make it yourself with some help from this book.
The author also puts the real star ingredient at the forefront of these traditional delights - Chiles. Chiles of all shapes, sizes and levels of spiciness can be found in many of the recipes. These different dried and fresh chilies complete the complexity of the recipes and should not be substituted... if they aren't available where you live and you want to do it right then find a way... order it online!

My favorite section has to be the Moles (pronounced like Mo-lay, not like the small mammal or skin growth). I love the history provided at the beginning of this chapter. I have personally made the Mole Verde and Mole Rojo multiple times. I have made the Mole Poblano only once... it takes about 6 hours... very good and worth it once in a while. If you want a mole that appeals to a wide range of palates then the Mole Verde is the way to go. This book is definitely not a be all end all for authentic Mexican cuisine but it definitely is an essential book for those people who are passionate about good authentic Mexican dishes... or simply food in general.
- J.D. Perez, Amazon.com

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City by Design: An Architectural Perspective of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area

Publisher: Panache Partners | 2009 | 50 Pages | PDF

Review
"Recommended nationally to design and architectural schools and locally to public libraries in California." —Library Journal

Description
Showcasing prominent commercial structures and the talented architects who brought them to life, these pictorial histories contain outstanding photography of some of the leading cities in the United States. Offering insight into the diversity and progression of metropolitan architecture, different firms represented in this series discuss the influences found in their featured work. Illuminating the unique and defining characteristics of each building, the process that brought it to fruition, and the impact each structure had on the community at large, these artistic chronicles will delight lovers of architecture, travel, and urban living.

An inspiring history of one of the country’s most beloved regions, this celebration exhibits the work of the firms responsible for creating the Bay Area’s architectural fabric. Featured works include the restoration of San Francisco City Hall, the extensive additions to the AIA San Francisco’s headquarters, mixed-use row-house development, and the state-of-the-art de Young Museum.


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All-New Low-Carb Cookbook: Recipes to help you lose weight!

Author(s): Publications International | Pdf | English
All-new Low-Carb Cookbook offers more than 55 recipes that let you give in to your cravings while keeping carbs down. Supercharge your mornings with highprotein breakfasts. Discover deliciously different lunch and dinner recipes that are sure to please.

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