הוצאת Duncan Baird
הספרים של הוצאת Duncan Baird
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Finally, there’s a guide that delves fully into the emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects of lovemaking, as well as providing detailed descriptions (and images) of the most fulfilling sexual positions. Bestselling author and inspirational sex therapist Anne Hooper (whose bo...
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H20 is the most extraordinary, life-sustaining molecule known to humankind: it determined our beginnings, sustains our present, and holds the key to our future. This miraculous substance covers more than 70% of our planet and constitutes about 70% of our bodies—and all known organis...
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Not many people can claim to have invented a new science, but Aristotle invented two: zoology and logic. More than two millennia after his death, Aristotle’s thought still influences us. Here, over coffee (a drink Aristotle never tasted), he converses with refreshing and illuminating simplici...
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The Top 100 Recipes for a Healthy Lunchbox: Easy and Exciting Ideas for Your Child's Lunches
מאת Nicola Graimes Childhood obesity is quickly becoming epidemic, and one look into the average lunchbox shows why: high-salt, high-fat, and high-sugar convenience foods rule the day, setting kids on a dangerous path towards lifelong health problems. Changing these bad habits starts with making simple dieta...
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Burgundy is a unique mix of historic towns and vineyards, great wines, and thousands of stubbornly individualistic wine makers, brokers, and merchants. The spirit of the region comes alive here, through text by award-winning wine writer Nicholas Faith and Andy Katz’s incomparable photographs....
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Travel with Robert Joseph, best-selling and award-winning wine author as he recounts the history and ambience of a place where wine has been produced for more than 1,000 years. This personal tour through varied regions of Bordeaux describes the individual characters of the wines and wine-making...
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The 5-A-Day Menu Planner: More Than Half a Million Delicious Recipe Combinations to Ensure You and Your Family Get All the Fruit and Vegetables You Need
מאת Susannah Blake We all know that we should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, but it can be hard packing in the required number of servings each day especially for kids who are fussy eaters. The good news is that this meal planner makes it much easier than you ever imagined. Inside, you’ll find 150 mo...
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Discover the grandeur of Islam in a vivid portrait of some of the greatest and most creative civilizations ever to have existed—a wide range of peoples and cultures all united spiritually by their adherence to Islam and its holy book. This important survey—which features outstanding product...
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Sir Isaac Newton formulated the concept of gravity, devised a radically new theory of light, and created a calculus that revolutionized mathematics. Join him for a mind-expanding tour of the principles of modern science! You’ll discover that there was far more to Sir Isaac than his great disc...
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One of the most gifted scientists who ever lived, Nobel Prize winner Albert Einstein revealed to us the elasticity of space and time and altered our entire conception of the universe. Over an imaginary coffee with top NASA physicist Carlos Calle, Einstein tells all about his revolutionary work ...
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Written by the co-founder of the pioneering international brand—and celebrity favorite—The Organic Pharmacy, this unique book is the one-stop, definitive resource on natural healing. Bringing together all her knowle... |
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Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free & Dairy-Free Recipes: More Than 100 Mouth-Watering Recipes for the Whole Family (A Cook's Bible)
מאת Grace Cheetham Every year the number of people affected by allergies and intolerances rises dramatically, and those who can’t eat bread, cakes, pasta, cheese, milk, or butter are in desperate need of a cookbook to provide them with truly delicious recipes. Her... |
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Did you know that apple juice boosts brain function? Or that wheatgrass can remove toxins from the body? Fresh fruit and vegetable juices are packed full of vitamins, minerals, and loads of beneficial phytonutrients that help the body heal itself and prevent or lessen the severity of many commo...
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Tarot cards have captivated seekers of the truth since the 15th century—and The Truth-Seeker’s Tarot is essential for anyone interested in honing intuition and enhancing self-understanding. Accessible and informative, it’s ideal for newcomers and experienced Tarot users a...
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The Big Book of Juices and Smoothies: 365 Natural Blends for Health and Vitality Every Day (The Big Book of...Series)
מאת Natalie Savona
Juice bars are all the rage, but making the drinks at home is an easy — and less expensive — way to sustain a smoothie habit. The Big Book of Juices and Smoothies features 365 healthy, delicious recipes, many of which can be prepared with nothing more than a blender. Each drink is rated f...
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Imagine: Mozart, near death, positioned at just the point when he can reflect on the entirety of his relatively short, but amazingly productive life. Julian Rushton, an Emeritus Professor of Music and author of the New Grove Guide to Mozart and His Music, takes us to him at just that tim...
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Healing Mandalas: 30 Inspiring Meditations to Soothe Your Mind, Body & Soul - מנדלות להילינג
מאת Lisa Tenzin-Dolma It takes just 15 minutes out of a busy day to contemplate the symbolic artworks in this beautiful, spiritually enriching book—and to begin a journey toward wholeness. Each of these 30 strikingly designed all-in-color mandalas focuses on the emotional and spiritual healing of the self, and com...
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From improving your muscle tone and flexibility to helping you chill out after a tough day, yoga’s benefits are endless. But classes can be time-consuming, expensive, and difficult to fit into a busy lifestyle. Thanks to this book, you can enjoy a healthful yoga work... |
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This is simply the perfect introduction to yoga! Complete with more than 200 photos—plus special boxes that explain how to adapt the classic moves so they’re easier to perform—it breaks down every asana, or posture, and reflects the most important developments in the form. The poses range...
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The Sudoku Addict's Workbook: 150 Brand-New Puzzles with Gridlock-Busting Tips and Techniques
מאת Paul Stephens Become a sudoku-solving whiz! Sudoku guru Paul Stephens (Mastering Sudoku) has devised a skill-building workbook that can take you from average to confidently advanced in no time. His comprehensive how-to features a selection of foolproof techniques, along with 150 hand-picked...
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Oscar Wilde’s own grandson, with the help of actor and author Simon Callow—who has performed Wilde’s work on stage—capture the essence of this wittiest of all playwrights. Set in Paris, where he fled after the scandalous trial that revealed his homosexuality, Wilde chats about language,...
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Communicating with angels can bring comfort, wisdom, and answers to life’s most significant questions. Making contact couldn’t be simpler now, thanks to this beautifully presented gift set. In addition to a deck of 52 specially-commissioned inspirational cards—all with sumptuous...
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Following her acclaimed bestseller Ten Eternal Questions (2005), Zoë Sallis has conducted an exciting new series of interviews, this time with 35 of the world’s most successful and inspiring women. Her extraordinarily diverse selection ranges... |
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Tao Te Ching on The Art of Harmony: The New Illustrated Edition of the Chinese Philosophical Masterpiece
מאת Laozi Although written more than 2,500 years ago and within a radically different culture, the Tao Te Ching’s concepts and teachings have become more influential in the West than ever before. Laozi, the Chinese sage and f... |
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Chakra Meditation: Discover Energy, Creativity, Focus, Love, Communication, Wisdom, and Spirit
מאת Swami Saradananda Chakras are a series of seven energy centers running from the base of the spine to the top of the head. Each one operates as a hub for the vital energy that flows through the human body, and is important to certain aspects of personal well-being, such as remaining clam, sexual energy, and ...
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Pilates redefined! This easy-to-follow program, based on health and lifestyle expert Ann Crowther’s development of the Joseph Pilates System, offers a unique combination of exercise, diet, and positive living. She explains the principles of traditional Pilates and he... |
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Do you ever look at a slim woman and wonder what her secret is? She may not tell…but this pocket-sized handbook will! It’s got the lowdown on diets that actually work, plus specific foods, culinary herbs, and supplements that help you reduce your weight. Get the facts on everyth...
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Everyone knows that to keep our bodies healthy we have to eat right. But this unique guide reminds us that a healthy mind requires good nutrition, too. It explains how certain “active ingredients” in everyday foods enhance mood and boost brain power. And to make it easy to get the requ...
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The Top 100 Low-Salt Recipes: Control Your Blood Pressure*Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
מאת Christine Bailey Controlling our intake of dietary salt is a cornerstone of healthier eating; the heavily-processed packaged foods and fast foods so many of us rely on are typically loaded with sodium. Eating healthier is no problem with the 100 simple and delicious recipes featured here—you can even have a b...
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Overcoming High Blood Pressure: The Complete Complementary Health Program (Natural Health Guru)
מאת Dr. Sarah Brewer High blood pressure is one of today’s most serious health problems, and a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. Fortunately, there are many effective homeopathic approaches to controlling the disease, and this enlightening volume in the new Overcoming series lays them all ou...
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Not everyone has the time or the money for a world famous spa. But with this book, it’s easy to recreate the experience at home, with daily treatments designed for a busy lifestyle. On the menu: facials for glowing skin, massage techniques, foot baths, an exhilarating scrub and other wonderfu...
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69 Ways to Please Your Lover taps anyone’s inner lover with sexy secrets and provocative pointers to stimulate both mind and body. There are no long explanations or step-by-step agendas, just a wealth of ways to tickle the erotic imagination. Part one covers techniques, from playing to pene...
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Around 428 BC, Plato was born into one of Athens’s most aristocratic families, and ultimately gathered around him some of the greatest minds of his age. Travel back to ancient Greece with Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Donald R. Moor and author Robert M. Pirsig (Zen and the Art of Motor...
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Do you think IQ is determined at birth? Think again. Just as physical exercise builds muscle tissue, the right kind of mental workout stimulates brain cells and raises IQ. Here, from a respected clinical psychologist, are 101 proven ways to strengthen reasoning power and increase speed and flex...
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Today’s growing numbers of cocktail drinkers will be stirred, not shaken, by this fabulously illustrated compendium of cocktail recipes and techniques. From Sazerac to Pimm’s Cup, Manhattan to Moscow Mule, Whisky Sour and Dry Martini to Sidecar and Blue Blazer—it’s all here. What a...
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Buddha at Bedtime: Tales of Love and Wisdom for You to Read with Your Child to Enchant, Enlighten and Inspire
מאת Dharmachari Nagaraja Many of today’s children face challenges and obstacles far beyond what their parents ever imagined. These 20 thoroughly modern retellings of ancient Buddhist tales give parents a fun, low-pressure way to impart wisdom and moral guidance without preaching. Each story highlights a moral or ethi...
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The Power of Breath: The Art of Breathing Well for Harmony, Happiness, and Health
מאת Swami Saradananda A Sanskrit proverb says, “If you breathe well, you will live long on Earth.” That’s because breathing is the key to well-being; done properly, it can boost energy, relieve pain, and transform our lives. The Power of Breath teaches us pay attention to ... |
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You can train your brain and live smarter, longer! That’s the message in this fully illustrated guide to mental fitness. Clinical research suggests that a program of mental exercises can help to increase brain power and even halt or reduce the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. This illus...
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The Big Book of Juices: More Than 400 Natural Blends for Health and Vitality Every Day
מאת Natalie Savona With some 405 recipes for fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies, and quenchers, this newly updated and expanded edition of Natalie Savona’s essential kitchen guide to juicing now offers health-conscious readers even more. A clever indexing system sorts the juice... |
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Symbols, Art, and Language from the Land of the Dragon: The Cultural History of 100 Chinese Characters
מאת Ni Yibin Chinese characters captivate as much with their artistic expressiveness as with their fascinating layers of meaning: they are written reflections of a unique and beguiling culture. Drawing upon the latest scholarship, this book gathers 100 of the most significant sinographs, placing them w...
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Charles Dickens was the 19th-century equivalent of a pop superstar and an undisputed genius whose novels have remained enduringly popular. This quiet talk with his ghost (which takes place at the inn so beloved by Mr. Pickwick) conveys all his vigor, warmth, and humanity—and provides a scinti...
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Mark Twain shaped our view of childhood, the frontier spirit, slavery, and humankind’s follies and pretensions. Revel now in his caustic wit, tall tales, and colorfully expressed opinions, all told to a distinguished professor and biographer. This master of repartee regales us with stories ab...
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Sudoku has become an addiction for millions—and that’s great, because mind games help keep our brains in good working order. But even though the rules are simple, many solvers need some help when cracking the more complicated grids. That support is here in abundance…enough to take to you ...
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How to Develop a Brilliant Memory Week by Week: 52 Proven Ways to Enhance Your Memory Skills
מאת Dominic O'Brien From the little things (recalling statistics and facts) to the big (keeping track of anniversaries and important appointments), a good memory is essential to a happy life and a successful career. Improve yours, with these 52 proven techniques that helped win Dominic O'Brien accolades such ...
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Superfoods for Healthy Kids: More Than 250 Immune-Boosting Foods and Great-Tasting Recipes for Your Children
מאת Lucy Burney Every child can have a stronger immune system…when they have enough superfoods in their diet. With 100 recipes geared to the evolving tastes and nutritional requirements of children from birth to 18 years of age, this well-organized guide is a veritable feast for nutrition-aware parents. Save...
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300 years ago, the former samurai Yamamoto Tsunetomo wrote Hagakure, a masterpiece on the art and values of these much-revered Japanese fighters; ever since, warrior chiefs have preserved it as a moral and practical treatise for themselves and their samurai retainers. Once closely guarde...
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The Tibetan spiritual tradition is unique because it combines Buddhism with the beliefs and practices of Tibet’s ancient Bon religion. John Peacocke explores the roots of this fascinating combination and conveys its deeper meanings as never before. In beautifull... |
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“Go take a flying leap if you came here to flatter me.” It’s easy to imagine Hemingway at his desk, reacting with his fabled aggression when interrupted for advice—as he does here. Known for his globetrotting; passion for bullfighting, fishing, and hunting; fascination with war; ...
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The Big Book of Chocolate: 365 Decadent and Irresistible Treats (Big Book Of...)
מאת Jennifer Donovan Delectably sweet, luxuriously soft, and divinely smooth: if any ingredient could launch a thousand ships, it would be chocolate. Whether warm and creamy, dark and smooth, meltingly sumptuous, or exquisitely iced, chocolate’s many different tastes are explored in this beautifully photographed ...
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The earth trembles. Lions, tigers, and scorpions grow tame. Humans shower one another with kindness. Such marvels herald a wondrous event: Siddhartha Gautama, known as The Buddha. What knowledge would such a sage have to impart? The Way of the Bodhisattva becomes clear as The Buddha speaks here...
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From its origins as an ancient martial art practiced by monks in solitude, tai chi has grown into a phenomenon, with hundreds of thousands of students throughout the world. This step-by-step guide—filled with photos and grids to help beginners position themselves accurately—will start novic...
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Too many people wake up without energy to face the day—and find that caffeine and sugar can only do so much to make up the deficit. Here’s the healthy answer: a pocket-size guide to postures, routines, and techniques that banish lethargy and spike a person’s... |
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Find out how to realize the true potential of your mind and become a better, more productive thinker. Featuring a 52-part, step-by-step program, this smart guide covers all the relevant skills needed to develop concentration, increase learning, enhance memory, find win-win solutions, adapt...
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Overcoming Arthritis: The Complete Complementary Health Program (Natural Health Guru)
מאת Dr. Sarah Brewer Arthritis—the inflammation and stiffening of the joints—can make even the simplest activities agonizing. Now, renowned doctor and best-selling author Sarah Brewer presents a unique guide to coping with this debilitating condition. She provides an authoritative, easy-to-follow prog...
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Overcoming Diabetes: The Complete Complementary Health Program (Natural Health Guru)
מאת Dr. Sarah Brewer Internationally best-selling author Dr. Sarah Brewer presents one of the first books in an important new series: a highly authoritative, yet easy-to-follow program of complementary medicine and self-care treatments endorsed by the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation. It’s designed ...
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Paul Darby has an international reputation as a Feng Shui master who specializes in practical solutions to everyday problems in the home or workplace. With The Feng Shui Doctor, he has created a complete how-to manual that helps us optimize energy flow and create a healthy, peaceful envi...
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The Egyptian Book of Living & Dying: The Illustrated Guide to Ancient Egyptian Wisdom
מאת Joann Fletcher In addition to their astonishing legacy of artifacts and burial sites, the ancient Egyptians also produced a rich body of writing about the quest for immortality. The Egyptian Book of Living and Dying traces humankind’s progress from birth to death to the... |
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Whether we’re stressed by our jobs, families, or life in general, we all aspire to calm. Renowned yoga teacher Tara Fraser can help us reach this goal. Her beautifully planned program puts contentment, peacefulness, even a taste of euphoria within our grasp. Focusing on daily sequences of yog...
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The Big Book of Recipes for Babies, Toddlers & Children: 365 Quick, Easy, and Healthy Dishes
מאת Bridget Wardley More than a cookbook, this indispensable kitchen companion not only offers delicious recipes for every day of the year, but also contains a wealth of information on child nutrition—from weaning and introducing solids to packing lunches and serving up party foods for older children. ...
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Teachings of the Buddha: The Wisdom of The Dharma, from The Pali Canon to The Sutras (Eternal Moments)
מאת Dr. Desmond Biddulph Stories and insights from the Buddha combine with magnificent imagery in this essential, inspirational collection.
While concentrating on the Pali canon in particular (which contains the Dhammapada), Teachings of the Buddha reflects the rich diversity of Buddhist traditions. ...
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The Top 100 Immunity Boosters: 100 Recipes to Keep Your Immune System Fighting Fit
מאת Charlotte Haigh Eat well today for a healthier tomorrow! With proper nutrition, we can actually bolster our immune system—and, as these 100 recipes prove, it’s not only easy to do, it’s also delicious. Here are foods rich in important vitamins, such as A, B complex, C, and E; in minerals, including ...
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Explore a world of flavors at your next gathering! Tapas are a great idea anytime friends and family gather—the small portions make terrific appetizers, but are satisfying enough to be a main course; they feature a broad variety of ingredients, tastes, and textu... |
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Stress is a double whammy: it’s caused by the super-busy lives we lead, and our super-busy lives leave us little time to seek relief. In Quick & Easy Stress Busters, acclaimed author Anna Selby brings you fast and effective routines to help relieve that s... |
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The Top 100 Omega-3 Recipes: Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease*Keep Your Brain Active and Agile
מאת Audrey Deane Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to support a heart-healthy lifestyle. And while most people associate omega-3 with fish oils, there’s actually a whole range of foods that boast significant amounts of this healthful substance. Those foods are front and center in the 100 recipes provided he...
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The Essential Crystal Handbook: All the Crystals You Will Ever Need for Health, Healing & Happiness
מאת Simon Lilly Crystals are things of light, beauty, and power—and this superb user’s and collector’s guide covers more than 100 varieties, all with sparkling color photographs (including enlarged details) and a concise profile of their visual characteristics, healing properties, and practical appl...
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The Top 100 Healing Foods: 100 Foods to Relieve Common Ailments and Enhance Health and Vitality
מאת Paula Bartimeus If you suffer from ailments such as eczema, asthma, migraines, high blood pressure, diabetes, or allergies; if you are plagued by stress and insomnia; if you feel depressed and tired all the time, or if you simply seek to boost your physical and mental health, nature’s wonder foods ...
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FIT IS IN! And the first step to getting in shape is taking responsibility for your health. But eating right and following a fitness regime alongside career and family commitments can be a major endurance challenge. The Top 100 Fitness Foods is packed with advice on the nutritionally bal...
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The Essential Herbs Handbook: More Than 100 Herbs for Well-Being, Healing, and Happiness
מאת Lesley Bremness This third entry in the successful Essential Handbook series squeezes a wealth of fascinating information about herbs into a pocket-sized package. Over 100 life-enriching herbs are catalogued, with comprehensive reference information for each, in... |
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Treasures of China presents a portrait of a country and civilization that has fascinated outsiders for millennia. From the mysterious Xia (ca. 2000bce) to the last imperial rulers, the Qing (1644–1912), the history of the greatest imperial power in East Asia unfolds in seven chapters i...
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The Top 100 Recipes for Brainy Kids: Great Ways to Maximize Your Child's Potential
מאת Christine Bailey Foods high in fat, salt, and sugar may be convenient, but they can play havoc with kids’ concentration levels, and impact mood swings and overall behavior. In The Top 100 Foods for Brainy Kids, leading nutritionist Christine Bailey offers exciting ideas for dishes that will boost ...
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For generations, cooks have passed their special recipes on to friends and family, perhaps keeping a journal with cherished memorabilia and pictures. And that’s what Caroline Brewester has done, too: whipped up a Recipe Scrapbook with her favorite dishes from around the world...
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From simple everyday treats to elegant special occasion confections, there’s something for everyone in this compen-dium of 365 recipes for mouthwatering baked goods. The delectable delights served here include Mocha Toffee Cookies, Lemongrass and Sour Cream Cake, Lavender Shortbread Cook...
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Overcoming Asthma: The Complete Complementary Health Program (Natural Health Guru)
מאת Dr. Sarah Brewer This unique health reference provides a highly authoritative yet easy-to-follow series of complementary medicine and self-care treatments, specially designed to support the conventional medications for asthma. The internationally acclaimed Dr. Sarah Brewer offers a pioneering approach...
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Energy is the basis of life, so keeping our chakras—or energy vortexes—open is essential to well-being and vitality. Internationally renowned healer Anna Selby offers a restorative plan for working with the chakras. One by one, she goes through the root, sacra... |