The Pocket Sous Chef -Da Vinci's Guide to Cooking for 1 + 1 is a cookbook about falling in love with cooking again. Many people who are single or have busy lifestyles don't identify with a lot of cookbooks, because they don't fit in with their lifestyle. Da Vinci wrote The Pocket Sous Chef with singles, couples, students, and busy professionals in mind. No longer will you need to slave over a hot stove just to make one meal for yourself or two plates of food. Now there is an easy guide with more than sixty recipes-breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts, and drinks-to lead home cooks in the right direction and allow you to fall in love with making good food for yourself or your plus-one!

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Diets don't work. Nearly sixty percent of Americans are overweight-and the numbers are growing along with their waistlines. Many doctors still wonder why so many of their patients, despite their best efforts, cannot lose weight permanently. Diets offer temporary relief. Yet the reason is not lack of willpower, notes renowned gastroenterologist Dr. Andrew Packard. Instead excessive weight gain should be viewed as a medical condition-one that can be easily cured with the groundbreaking, easy-to-maintain Packard Weight Health Plan. Dr. Packard has spent the last decade developing this practical, scientifically sound, and sustainable five-step program. Taking into account your brain and its primal appetites, and tapping into the natural power of food chemistry, Packard shows you how to literally reengineer your brain's cravings. This process leads you to your ideal "weight health"-meaning you will reach your individual, optimum body weight without a relapse. The five easy steps of the Packard Weight Health Plan are as follows: Determine if you possess good "weight health"-which is comprised of BMI (Body Mass Index), percentage of body fat, and level of brain cravings Take the personalized quiz to discover where you fall on the "weight health" spectrum, from "you can stand to lose a few pounds" to "let's get to work" A no-stress five-day diet regime-a protein breakfast for weight loss, a complex carbohydrate lunch for health, and a dinner of your choice Recondition your brain's eating habits through meditation and relaxation techniques-and control your impulse for overindulgence Low-impact physical activity, which could be as easy as a brisk, invigorating twenty-five-minute walk each day. Featuring gourmet recipes and delicious meal plans, as well as lively case studies of people who successfully mastered and maintained the Packard Weight Health Plan, this eye-opening book will make everyone a winner in the battle of the bulge. Forget counting calories and portion c

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Visit author s website at http://www. readersareleadersusa.net/gift. html Hungry Woman is a full color rhythm and rhyme, humorous children s book. The Hungry Woman eats huge tasty meals all through the day during breakfast, lunch and dinner. She gets bigger and bigger and transforms into different animals. At the end of the story, the hungry woman ended up waking up from a bizarre dream because she went to bed hungry. Ana Monnar is the author of numerous children s books. The following are a few of the titles: It Doesn t Matter, The Law of the Funnel, Clutter, Heart of Stone, and Adoption? Thank God for That Option! Steve Pileggi has illustrated an abundance of children s books including, Who Moved My Cheese for Kids, and Value Tales, full color, 42 titles, (16 million copies sold) plus sculpture and design for Animal Spirits, a line of animal theme candles (20 million in sales).

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Congratulations! Best Wishes for a long and happy life together! Now, what's for dinner With simple recipes and special features, The Newlywed Cookbook is just what every couple needs to embark on a lifelong adventure of great eating. Robin Miller's friendly, expert guidance will soon have newlyweds enjoying breakfast in bed, picnic lunches and easy, fun dinners together. Miller knows that busy couples can't be bothered with lengthy preparations, fussy techniques and intimidating ingredients lists, so every recipe lists exactly what is required, including preparation and cooking times. Miller takes the mystery out of the most exotic sounding dish with invaluable tips and helpful indexes. Who needs take-out? Couples can whip up their own Chicken Curry, Deep-Dish Pizza of Barbecued Spareribs with ease. For holidays and specials meals, there are inspiring menus perfectly tailored to the occasion, each with its own versatile recipes. Perfect for the couple looking to cook a lifetime of inspiring dinners together.

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It is difficult to imagine a better course for practicing, would-be, or even part-time vegetarians," said The New York Times of Annemarie Colbin's cooking classes. And, in this book, the founder of the successful Natural Gourmet Cookery School in New York City offers a whole year's worth of her popular classes. The Book Of Whole Meals- Provides a sound holistic nutritional philosophy on which to base your food choices- Gives thorough instructions on how to set up a kitchen and a well-stocked pantry- Offers varied menus for each season: dozens of whole breakfasts, lunches; and dinners, using the fruits and vegetables of the season- Shows how to make quick meals with leftovers, without sacrificing taste or nutrition- Teaches you how to maximize efficiency and grace in the kitchen with time-saving hints for organizing every step of food preparation. and more! Voted one of ten best cookbooks by New Age Journal readers.

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Wild Eats and Adorable Treats is full of simple, healthy recipes that kids will enjoy because all the meals resemble kids' favorite animals. The dishes run the gamut, from breakfast delights to lunches and snacks to take to school, and of course dinner and desserts to make at home. The best part is that children will have a blast preparing and eating the dishes, shaped like different animals, such as owls, pigs, sheep, and many more. Author Jill Mills, who has three sons of her own, incorporates fun facts about the animals throughout so kids can impress their friends with their new knowledge-in the kitchen and beyond! Lavishly illustrated throughout, this cookbook includes recipes like Porcupine Pretzel Pear Snack, Foxy Fruit Snack, Koala Tree Treats, Gorilla Granola Cups, and more. This is an essential book for any parent struggling to get their kids to eat balanced meals!

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140+ gluten-free recipes for adding quinoa to every meal and snack Touted as "the gold of the Incas", quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) has many health benefits. It is high in both protein and fiber, gluten-free, and has been known to help those with cardiovascular health problems, as well as people who suffer from migraine headaches. Research also shows that the nutritional composition of quinoa is important in fighting breast cancer, especially in post-menopausal women. It is a great gluten alternative, and provides complete protein in vegetarian or vegan dishes. Not only does it have all of these phenomenal health qualities, quinoa is also delicious and extremely versatile! Quinoa can be made into a breakfast porridge, stuffed into a wrap for lunch, combined with vegetables for a hearty salad, rolled with spices and breadcrumbs to make a delicious burger, and added to an assortment of cakes and breads for an extra protein punch. Cooking with Quinoa for Dummies shows you how you can easily incorporate quinoa into each and every one of your meals and snacks. Offers over 140 gluten-free recipes for incorporating quinoa into breakfasts, lunches, snacks, dinners, and desserts Explains the health benefits and disease-fighting power of this superfood Provides the 4-1-1 on how quinoa can help you lose those unwanted pounds Includes a 16 page color insert with beautiful photos of gluten-free quinoa-packed meals Cooking with Quinoa For Dummies shows you how to use this hot new superfood in all your favourite dishes!

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If your idea of Heaven is a golden, flaky, piping-hot biscuit right out of the oven and slathered with butter and jam, wait until you try these delicious culinary creations! From the author of the best-selling, Food Network and Today Show-featured 101 Things to Do with Ramen Noodles comes 101 Things to Do with Canned Biscuits. Here Patrick takes plain-old canned biscuits and turns them into tummy-grumbling breakfast egg stratas and bakes, Turkey Cheese Pockets and BBQ Beef Cups for lunch, and dinners of meat pies and Chicken and Dumplings. Sides and appetizers such as Turkey Empanadas, Fruit Pin Wheels, and Cheese Balls, make perfect companions for parties and sports-day treats, and don't forget the desserts of Sweet Potato Bread Pudding, Praline Meltaways, Strawberry Cream Cheese Biscuits and more! Is your mouth watering yet? Toni Patrick, the culinary creative behind 101 Things To Do With Ramen Noodles and 101 Things To Do With Mac and Cheese, has created yet another masterpiece that makes quick work of canned biscuits. Toni has been featured on the Food Network's show Unwrapped and was once named Irreverent Person of the Year by Irreverent Magazine. She lives in Walden, Colorado.

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If your idea of Heaven is a golden, flaky, piping-hot biscuit right out of the oven and slathered with butter and jam, wait until you try these delicious culinary creations! From the author of the best-selling, Food Network and Today Show-featured 101 Things to Do with Ramen Noodles comes 101 Things to Do with Canned Biscuits. Here Patrick takes plain-old canned biscuits and turns them into tummy-grumbling breakfast egg stratas and bakes, Turkey Cheese Pockets and BBQ Beef Cups for lunch, and dinners of meat pies and Chicken and Dumplings. Sides and appetizers such as Turkey Empanadas, Fruit Pin Wheels, and Cheese Balls, make perfect companions for parties and sports-day treats, and don't forget the desserts of Sweet Potato Bread Pudding, Praline Meltaways, Strawberry Cream Cheese Biscuits and more! Is your mouth watering yet? Toni Patrick, the culinary creative behind 101 Things To Do With Ramen Noodles and 101 Things To Do With Mac and Cheese, has created yet another masterpiece that makes quick work of canned biscuits. Toni has been featured on the Food Network's show Unwrapped and was once named Irreverent Person of the Year by Irreverent Magazine. She lives in Walden, Colorado.

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Are you planning to go on a grain free diet, however, not really sure if it is ideal for you? When planning a diet, you have to set your goals first in order to know the ideal diet to follow. Nevertheless, all diets follow one common goal and that is to pursue a healthy body and mind. A good diet plan to start with is the elimination of all grains in your diet. This is what we call the "Grain Free Diet", or removing grains in your diet such as wheat, corn, rice, oats, barley, and millet. This diet has been proven and applied by a lot of people, and they have experienced a significant change and relief from many digestive issues. What more can this book offer? o The benefits of grain free diet o How to set up and manage a grain free pantry o Grain free recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Plus many more. Get your copy now, and start your family on a healthy grain free lifestyle.

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The award-winning author of Ancient Grains for Modern Meals, Maria Speck makes cooking with ancient grains faster, more intuitive, and easier than ever before in this collection of recipes, most of which are gluten-free. From black rice to red quinoa to golden Kamut berries, ancient grains are showing up on restaurant menus and store shelves in abundance. Yet in home kitchens, many fear that whole grains are too difficult and time-consuming to prepare. In Simply Ancient Grains, Maria makes cooking with these fascinating and nourishing staples easy and accessible with sumptuous recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Her family-friendly dishes are Mediterranean-inspired and delicious, such as Spicy Honey and Habanero Shrimp with Cherry Couscous; Farro Salad with Roasted Eggplant, Caramelized Onion, and Pine Nuts; and Red Rice Shakshuka with Feta Cheese. Maria's tips and simplified approach take whole grain cooking to the next level by amplifying the flavor and enduring beauty of these nutritious grains. From the Hardcover edition.

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Finally a cookbook that consists of realistically healthy meals with great flavors and portions that leave you satisfied. Author Claire Gallam is a food writer and recipe developer who has worked to provide a full range of recipes-from breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to salads, cocktails and even dessert-that each includes nutritional information and a calorie count to help make weight management easier. Every delicious recipe and refreshing cocktail is less than 300 calories, so you can keep those pounds off while still enjoying your favorite foods. No matter what your skill in the kitchen, every recipe comes with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions to make cooking fun (and easy) again. Sample these satisfying dishes: Melon, prosciutto, and mozzarella bites Dark cherry red wine sangria Fresh whole wheat strawberry muffins Crispy lemon glazed chicken with steamed green beans Best low-fat chocolate chip cookies Getting yourself back on track doesn't have to be a chore. Enjoy yourself as you make wholesome meals in the comfort of your own kitchen that will lead to a happy, healthier you. Forget dieting, start eating with the Eat Skinny, Be Skinny cookbook!

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This is a no-nonsense guide to producing delicious, nutritious meals. Paul O'Callaghan (Calso) came late to the discovery that real food can be produced with very little effort and be tastier and healthier than the convenience foods he'd survived on up until then. He is now making up for lost time and decided to spread the word by establishing a blog, Calso Cooks from the Sustainable Larder. He has an extensive following and has made many contacts in local and national media and is keen to share his brand of hearty, rustic cooking and his enthusiasm for the mental and physical benefits of real food with the wider community. The book includes lots of ideas for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts and treats including: cherry tomato and herb heart-healthy omlette; courgette carbonara; pork, beetroot and orange salad; beef and Guinness pie; fruity oat-crusted chicken; smoked haddock lasagne; After Eight cheescake; and guilt-free panna cotta.

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Recipes for Cooking Light: Comfort Foods and Dieting Cookbook The Recipes for Cooking Light book is about two cookbooks, the Dieting Cookbook and the Comfort Food Diet. Don't let the term "comfort food" fool you though. Each one of these is a cooking light recipe meaning you will find great light recipe ideas within this book, healthy meal ideas, and even weight loss recipes. Each of these cooking light quick recipes will help you to cook and serve healthy meals that taste great. It is hard to beat a quick easy dinner that is made from the best healthy recipes. Everyone will love these quick dinner ideas (and more) from these quick healthy recipes. The first section of the Recipes for Cooking Light book contains these chapters: Low Fat Recipes: The Basic Weight Loss Recipes, Low Carbohydrate Recipes: somewhat Misunderstood but Very Helpful for Weight Loss, Muscle Building Recipes to Boost the Metabolism, Fish Recipes to Lose Weight, Raw Food Diet Recipes for the Daring, Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes for Weight Loss, Paleolithic Diet Recipes: Turning Back the Clock A Lot, Breakfast Recipes for Weight Loss, and Desserts for the Diet Conscious. The second section of the Recipes for Cooking Light book contain these chapters: Comfort Food - What Is It, Comfort Food Breakfast Recipes, Comfort Food Lunches, Comfort Food Dinners, Comfort Food Desserts, Your Comfort Food Meal Plan, Eating with Comfort in Mind, Comfort Food - A summary, A five Day Sample meal Plan, and Final Words that are Not So Final. There are many recipes within this book, enough to plan the menu for a couple of weeks without repeating a recipe.

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The premise of this training guide and manual is not based on workouts alone, but on educating the Body of Christ at large about the proper way to have life and life more abundantly according to God's Word. My entire adult life has been devoted to improving my mind, body and spirit, but the only way my Life-Style can be balanced is by ensuring that my Immune System protects me against any form of disease, such as High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Hypertension, High Cholesterol, etc. Now, I don't claim that with this Life-Style change you will live any longer than the next person, but what I am attempting to convey is that with change you live much healthier, have more energy, and be more alert to enjoy the many blessings that the LORD has promised in HIS Word! The reality is that you do not have to use steroids or muscle enhancing drugs (steroid derivatives) to achieve a great body, so stop listening to those "so-called" personal trainers who are just trying to sell you those expensive training sessions looking like they eat cheeseburgers and french-fries for breakfast, lunch and dinner! If a trainer's body does not appear as though he/she works out regularly or they look like they came straight out of a fitness magazine, be careful because all that glitters isn't gold! And it doesn't matter what that certificate says on their office wall, or how many hours of personal training time they have because when these "so-called" personal trainers tell you that they want to "design a program specifically for you and your needs," ask yourself how in the world do they know it works if they have never tried it for themselves WE DON'T ASK A POOR MAN HOW TO GET RICH, SO BE WEARY OF THOSE WHO CANNOT DEMONSTRATE THEIR OWN CLAIMS!

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A hilarious series of culinary adventures from GQ's award-winning food critic, ranging from flunking out of the Paul Bocuse school in Lyon to dining and whining with Sharon Stone. Alan Richman has dined in more unlikely locations and devoured more tasting menus than any other restaurant critic alive. He has reviewed restaurants in almost every Communist country (China, Vietnam, Cuba, East Germany) and has recklessly indulged his enduring passion for eight-course dinners (plus cheese). All of this attests to his herculean constitution, and to his dedication to food writing. In Fork It Over, the eight-time winner of the James Beard Award retraces decades of culinary adventuring. In one episode, he reviews a Chicago restaurant owned and operated by Louis Farrakhan (not known to be a fan of Jewish restaurant critics) and completes the assignment by sneaking into services at the Nation of Islam mosque, where no whites are allowed. In Cuba, he defies government regulations by interviewing starving political dissidents, and then he rewards himself with a lobster lunch at the most expensive restaurant in Havana. He chiffonades his way to a failing grade at the Paul Bocuse school in Lyon, politely endures Sharon Stone's notions of fine dining, and explains why you can't get a good meal in Boston, spurred on by the reckless passion for food that made him "the only soldier he knows who gained weight while in Vietnam" and carried him from his neighborhood burger joint to Le Bernardin. Alan Richman, once described as the "Indiana Jones of food writers," has won more major awards than any other food writer alive, including a National Magazine Award, eight James Beard Awards for restaurant reviewing, and two James Beard M.F.K. Fisher distinguished writing awards. The all new cover will emphasize Richman's globetrotting persona and attract a wide audience

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A Gentleman at the Table will give any man the knowledge he needs to maneuver any dining situation - from a casual meal of fried chicken at his mom's house to a seven-course dinner at the finest restaurant in the world. It includes. How to set a table How to pronounce more than 100 unusual food names How to use obscure eating utensils How to perform the Heimlich maneuver How to eat more than 25 foods that are challenging to eat gracefully such as lobster, snails, fried chicken, and pasta. In a society where more and more people eat with plastic forks and spoons at fast food restaurants, it is still important that a man know proper dining etiquette. There are still situations where not knowing what a finger bowl is or not knowing how to pronounce an item on a menu can have an effect on what others think of you. Showing he has little working knowledge of table manners at a lunch meeting or on a job interview over dinner may have an important impact on a man's life. Like all the books in the GentleManners series, A Gentleman at the Table is easy to use, non-threatening, and an entertaining read.

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When it's time to take your parents out to dinner or your girlfriend on a sexy date, or when you're looking for a hot venue for a birthday blowout or brunch with friends, who do you turn to for a spot-on recommendation? Why, the tablehopper, of course! Marcia Gagliardi is San Francisco's cuisine concierge, providing restaurant recommendations and helping thousands of diners find the right place for the right occasion. With her unique blend of enthusiasm, insider knowledge, and sass, Marcia bases her recommendations on the reason you're going out, who you're dining with, and how much money you have to burn. This first-of-its-kind guidebook has more than 580 reviews of the tablehopper's top suggestions for: Girls' Night OutDates One, Two, and ThreeBromanceCheap DateGuys Lunch (Dude Food)Group Dining and BuyoutsMeet the Future In-LawsOld-School Power Lunch"Fun Client" Business DiningMeat Eater and VegetarianCoexistenceLate-Night ChowFlying SoloCocktail Quests Covering a huge range of places for all tastes, ages, and budgets, this insider's guide also includes sections on the South Bay, Wine Country, top eats in the East Bay, and one, two, and three-day San Francisco culinary itineraries. Only a local and no-holds-barred eater like the tablehopper can offer visitors and locals alike such a knowledgeable and comprehensive look at the Bay Area dining and drinking scene. From the Trade Paperback edition.

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This beautiful mémoire will beguile everyone who loves France and should be essential reading for anyone going there for the first time. Ethel and Sara have captured a beloved place through the rosy, whimsical, wacky, tender, and honest lens of childhood. Forget three-star dining and luxury travel; this is the France that I love and remember with pleasure. The recipes are simple and soul satisfying-from café fare and home cooking to street food and a village feast. I was enchanted with the evocative photos and charmed by every memory."-Alice Medrich, author of Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts"To read Paris to Provence is to take a beautiful and wonderfully nostalgic journey to the France of my childhood, the France of sweet dreams. If you've ever had your soul captured by the magic that exists in the lighter side of la France profonde, and if you have a sensitivity toward joyful moments created around food, family, and friends, then Paris to Provence is for you. It's a lovely book filled with classic and simple yet delicious French recipes. Somebody needs to open a restaurant here in the United States that uses this book to inspire its menu. I'd eat there at least once a week!"-William Widmaier, author of A Feast at the BeachEthel and Sara beguile you with recipes and stories from their summer childhoods as they traveled with their respective families from Paris to Provence. In markets, cafés, truck stops, bakeries, bistros, and French family homes, the girls experienced their first taste of France, re-created here through recipes, stories, and photographs. Inspired by her memories of truck stop lunches sitting next to tables of grizzled truckers, Ethel gives us Steak au Poivre à la Sauce aux Morilles (pepper steak with morels). Sara's whimsical game of using her asparagus as soldiers' spears to guard her food from her sister is the source of her recipe for Les Soldats (soft-boiled eggs and fresh asparagus spears). Lingering over late-night dinners with grown-ups a

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A Lady at the Table will give any woman the knowledge she needs to maneuver any dining situation - from a casual meal of fried chicken at her mom's house to a seven-course dinner at the finest restaurant in the world. It includes. How to set a table How to pronounce more than 100 different food names How to use obscure eating utensils How to perform the Heimlich maneuver How to eat more than 25 foods that are challenging to eat gracefully such as lobster, snails, fried chicken, and pasta. In a society where more and more people eat with plastic forks and spoons at fast food restaurants, it is still important that a lady know proper dining etiquette. Showing she has little working knowledge of table manners at a lunch meeting or on a job interview over dinner may have an important impact on a woman's life. Like all the books in the GentleManners series, A Lady at the Table is easy to use, non-threatening, and an entertaining read. In addition to containing similar information as A Gentleman at the Table, A Lady at the Table deals with topics that apply uniquely to women such as how to respond when men rise as you leave or approach the table, how to react when a chair is pulled out for you and when it isn't, what to do when a man orders for you, and how to pay the check graciously when you are hosting a man.

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Best-selling author Mungo MaCallum's witty and incisive take on the world of celebrity chefs and crazy food fads is underpinned by a deep affection for really good food. Mungo MacCallum started eating at an early age and just got back from lunch. In the meantime he has become one of Australia's wittiest and most incisive political journalists, written for everyone from the AUStRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW and SBS television to 2JJJ (now tRIPLE J) and PENtHOUSE. In this, his eighth book, he muses on epicurean pleasures past and savoured - from doing pre-dinner drinks and drugs with Leonard Cohen in the Greek isles to lunching with lobbyists in the fleshpots of Canberra, before escaping to reside, cook, and write some more, on the NSW north coast. this unlikely memoir of food and friends (and the occasional rant about tofu), is a call to arms for a no-nonsense approach to shopping, fast food, herbs, restaurants, camping and cooking real food. Enjoy this generous helping of Mungo's favourite recipes and anecdotes containing (be warned) offal, fat, sugar, cream and other delicious ingredients. this is Mungo as you've never read or dined with before. Bon appétit.

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When twenty-something political fundraiser Olivia Greenley is recruited by her close friend Jacob Harriston to join the Presidential campaign of Georgia Governor Landon Taylor, she is intoxicated by optimism and opportunity. Taylor's commitment to social equality and economic responsibility in the post-housing-bubble era is palpable. Sacrificing her sleep, comfort and income are certain to help make the world a better place. Right? Domestic Affairs: A Campaign Novel vividly captures the fervor and idealism of campaign life-as well as the disillusionment staffers feel when told to make the inevitable compromises. Leaving a meeting with foreclosure victims to hop onto a private jet is one thing, but how to justify dining at a $2,000-a-plate dinner knowing how many lunches the money could buy for at-risk kids? How far does one go when the ends appear to justify the means? And what's a girl to do when the most charming, erudite, capable and ostensibly honorable man in the free world wants to take her to bed (but he's married and her boss)? How does it feel to keep the biggest secret of her life from her best friend and coworker, even as the three of them spend every waking hour together? The tension between characters, right and wrong, and between success and implosion are taut.

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It is important for every person to be sure your behavior is correct at all times. As parents you have to set the correct example to your children. but you can only set the correct example if you as parent know the correct behavior and etiquette rules. This book is a perfect tool to ensure that when you dine at home or at a formal dinner, in a restaurant or with friends, you measure your own behavior. It will empower you with self-confidence to be sure your behavior is correct. You will know what to do with the toothpick and the serviette when you leave the table during and after the meal. The book will provide you with information on how to use the finger bowl, how to treat the waiter, and what is expected of you during a business lunch. The book will supply most answers of how to behave when you are invited to a dinner party, how and when to present a gift, where to sit, when to start eating, and when it is appropriate to present the hostess with flowers and when it is not. These are only a few etiquette rules and what behavior is expected in the Western culture. How many times have you seen people behave in a manner that is not accepted in the Western culture? Then it is not because they are behaving badly, but because they are ignorant and not well informed. Be careful, the worst of bad manners you could show is to correct someone in public who did not behave according to your culture and standards.

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Lisa Vanderpump has become the breakout star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Her unique mix of sparkling glamour and down-to-earth style has appealed to thousands of fans. On the show, viewers can see her hosting dinner parties and running her popular Beverly Hills restaurant Villa Blanca with what can best be termed "easy elegance." Now Lisa shares her tips and tricks for creating the perfect gathering: whether you're hosting a cozy winter dinner for six, throwing a poolside BBQ, or just hanging out with your closest friends, Lisa has just the menu and entertaining hints that will make it both simple AND divine. Lisa offers simple décor ideas and more than 50 recipes in mix-and-match menus for any kind of "Day", including: Cozy Days: Wintry days, rainy days, snuggle-in days Sexy Days: Intimate Dinners for 2020 by the fireside or by candlelight Days to Impress: Formal dinners fit for friends, heads of state. or when the boss comes to dine. Holidays: Celebrations, English Christmas, New Year's, Anniversaries Sunny Days: Picnics, Pool Parties, and Barbecues Lazy Days: Informal Get-togethers, lunches, having the girlfriends over Darling Days: Tea parties, baby showers and kids' parties Frantic Days: 10-minute meals to whip up from pantry staples

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The first Ruby Tuesday opened its doors to guests in 1972 near the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, and today there are more than 900 of them across the United States and around the world. The original vision for Ruby Tuesday and casual dining extends from cover-to-cover inside Simply Fresh by professional gourmet Jeff Morgan. In addition to more than 100 recipes that take their inspiration and cues from Ruby Tuesday's brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert menus, Simply Fresh features more than 100 full-color photographs that show the reader how to prepare restaurant-quality casual dining at home. It also includes creative beverage recipes for an extensive selection of mixed drinks, along with suggestions for handcrafted boutique beers. There are tips on how to successfully host gatherings of friends and family, as well as direct and useful information about pairing wine with food. In Simply Fresh, Morgan showcases the best of casual dining at home, with easy-to-follow recipes that resonate with consumers who crave colorful, tasty dishes such as Tai Phoon Shrimp, Saffron Tomato Soup, or Curried Chicken with Coconut Rice and Cucumber Raita, not to mention Ruby Tuesday's signature burgers and famous Mac 'n Cheese.$5 GIFT WITH THE PURCHASE OF THIS BOOK. Every copy of Simply Fresh includes a coupon for $5 off a $15 food purchase at any Ruby Tuesday restaurant in the U.S. Mainland. Offer good through May 31, 2012.

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Low Fat Cooking: Lose Fat with Clean Eating and the Belly Fat Diet The Low Fat Cooking book covers two diets the clean eating diet and the belly fat diet. Both diets offers recipes that are low in fat to help you lose weight. Each diet plan calls for fresh fruits and vegetables high fiber foods and lean meats. These nutritious foods help to boost the metabolism which helps to burn more calories. There is a huge variety of recipes for breakfast lunch supper beverages and snacks and desserts to plan meals for a couple of weeks ahead of time. The first section covers the clean eating diet with these categories: The Clean Diet Benefits of Clean Eating Alternative Food Types Tips for Eating Clean and Healthy 5 Day Sample Planner for Day to Day Meals Breakfast Recipes Quick and Easy Lunches Main Meal Recipes Side Dishes Desserts Snacks and Beverages. A sampling of the recipes includes: Peachy Spritzer Vanilla Lovers Granola Classy Carrot Cake Stuffed Zucchini Boats Crispy Fish Fillets with Lemon Dip Touch of Italy Cheese Quesadillas Sweet and Zesty Pancake Apple Rings Rise and Shine Banana Bread Creamy Albacore Pita Home Made Beef Tacos with Salsa Quinoa Corn Salad and Classy Carrot Cake. The second section of the book covers the belly fat diet with these categories: What is the Belly Fat Diet The Secret Behind the Diet How the Diet Works Benefits of the Belly Fat Diet Essential Tips for Success on the Belly Melt Diet Helpful Diet Tips to Follow Top Belly Fat Burning Foods Belly Melting Breakfast Recipes Great Lunch Recipes to Help You Lose Belly Fat Flat Belly diet Dinner Recipes Belly Flattening Drink Snack and Dessert Recipes and Your 7 Day Belly Fat Diet Meal Plan. There is a big variety of delicious belly fat reducing recipes too.

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Have you ever wondered what makes up a typical day in a luxury safari lodge in Africa? Apart from the excitement of sighting one of the Big Five while out on a game drive or guided walk in the bush, there is much more to what makes the safari experience so special and memorable. One of the most important factors that can make or break your getaway adventure is the food and service at the lodge where you're staying. Donovan van Staden, Group Executive Chef for Sanctuary Retreats, is responsible for training the chefs and has compiled this mouthwatering collection of recipes that feature on the menus of the lodges, which are set in exotic locations such as the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda, the Masai Mara in Kenya, and the Okavango Delta in Botswana. The book is divided into chapters that cover the food served throughout a safari day, from the early-morning biscuits before you depart on the first game drive, to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with afternoon tea, sundowner snacks and canapés in between. The food photography is a feast for the eyes and the accompanying images of the lodges, their friendly and hospitable staff, the magnificent locations and wildlife will have you cooking up a storm to invoke the safari experience or will see you planning your next holiday to one of these remarkable establishments.

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Sam and Joy had been dating for about a year and were both attending college. Then Joy came to Sam with a strange request. She suggested that the two of them demonstrate how to make love in front of her best friend and roommate Marcie since she was inexperienced and wanted to find out what love making was all about. This leads to some complications and before Sam knew it, Marcie had replaced Joy as his girlfriend. Then he found out that it had been a plot all the time since Joy was planning to switch colleges since she wanted to become a doctor. Since she didn't feel right about leaving Sam alone, she had fixed him up with her best friend. Sam found out that Marcie was the perfect girlfriend since she ate lunch with him every day, then came over and fixed dinner for him and then spent the night, and fixed breakfast for him the next morning. She even cleaned his apartment. Soon they were living together. Unlike Joy, who was pre-med and didn't have much time to spend with a boyfriend, Marcie was a business major so had plenty of time. Although Sam and Marcie got married, Joy still had strong feelings for Sam so she resurfaced later to cause problems. Joy slowly comes back into their lives and some unexpected things happen. This novel is intended for mature audiences.

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One diet that has become extremely popular in the last few years is the Mediterranean Diet. It is not an extremely restrictive diet and simply requires the individual to USE certain foods to prepare healthy and delicious meals. "Mediterranean Diet: 50 of the Best Mediterranean Diet Recipes For Weight Loss" gives the reader the opportunity to not only learn about the food culture of the Mediterranean, but how those living in that region eat and why their method of preparing meals is said to be one of the healthiest. Having a copy of this book is a great way to bring that culinary culture into your home. These 50 recipes are easy to make and ideal for the home cook. From breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes to snacks and dessert, "Mediterranean Diet: 50 of the Best Mediterranean Diet Recipes for Weight Loss" will show you how to incorporate healthy proteins, fruits, and vegetables into your everyday diet to lose weight and feel healthy and satisfied.

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The secret of maintaining good health is in the art of adjusting to seasonal changes. Just as we adjust our clothing to changes in nature we should also adjust our food choices. Autumn is a season when energy matures. It is a season of harvesting, but also a season when we tend to withdraw into the cosiness of our own homes. Temperatures are falling, and we are more in the mood to spend time in the kitchen, to enjoy the warmth of our homes and generate strength for the upcoming winter. Jadranka Boban Pejic, the pioneer of macrobiotic and natural cuisine, and the bestselling author, has prepared a bunch of easy-to-prepare vegan recipes for autumn. She has combined fantastic wholesome and powerful autumn foods such as pumpkins, apples, grapes, chestnuts…, and managed to create delicious and healthy meals for breakfast, lunch, dinners, and desserts. The book includes 28 beautifully illustrated delicious recipes, many tips and tricks on how to organize your seasonal menus, and information about the reasons why autumn power foods should be a part of your daily nutrition. Jadranka Boban Pejic is a globally recognized macrobiotic teacher, and a prize-winning author. Her cookbook Summer received the prestigious international Gourmand World Cookbook Award as a second best vegetarian cookbook in 2007, and Gluten Free was also nominated among the four best vegetarian cookbooks in 2009. Autumn is the third title in the cookbook series dedicated to cooking according to seasons within the Healthy Vegan cookbook series. Other seasonal titles are: Winter, Spring and Summer. And for more titles in the Healthy Vegan series please check: Whole Grains, Sprouts, Pulses, Seaweeds, Gluten-Free, Salads, Healthy Vegan Lunch Hour, Breads and Rolls, The Power of Raw.

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