The Midlife Kitchen
Future-proof your life through your forties, fifties and beyond with these delicious, fuss-free recipes that restore, rejuvenate and revive, revised and updated for 2025. "No fads. No gimmicks. Just delicious, health-boosting food" - Daily Mail As featured in The Times and the Daily Mail. This edition features a new and revised introduction by the authors, and the nutritional advice throughout the book has been brought bang up to date by an expert nutritionist. Are you at a point in your life where health is becoming more of a priority? Midlife is a glorious opportunity to wrestle back control of your eating in the interests of health, happiness and a long life. Busy lives require simple, sustaining recipes that incorporate health-giving ingredients without too much fanfare or fuss. This is what The Midlife Kitchen is all about: eating gorgeous ingredients in the most delicious combinations to give yourself the best possible odds for a healthy future. Mimi Spencer and Sam Rice have created more than 150 recipes to restore, rejuvenate and revive. With these recipes, you can future-proof your life through your forties, fifties and well beyond. Each recipe features their color-coded star anise system, which highlights the specific health benefits of the dish.
Second ACT
"Henry Oliver is a rare talent: smart, funny and insightful. SECOND ACT showcases his wide reading, deep understanding and playful prose style. Read this book to discover why it's never too late for a second act in your own life." HELEN LEWIS, author of Difficult Women Our society tells us over and over that if we're going to achieve anything, we'd better do it while we're young. We fixate on stories of prodigies; we put our children in piano lessons or language classes as toddlers, hoping to give them the best shot at success we can. As for ourselves, too many people feel it's too late to change the course of their own lives. Whether we are at the start of our careers and sense we're on the wrong path, or feeling unsettled in our late or middle years, we all wonder how we can reinvent ourselves? Is it too late? This book has answers. Late bloomers - individuals who experience significant success later in life - offer lessons for people who feel frustrated. This book encourages people to think about themselves as potential late bloomers and to discover and encourage and advocate for late blooming in others. After all, it's never too late to discover our hidden talents and our accomplish our goals - the road to success is never as straightforward as we are lead to believe. Julia Child didn't discover that she loved to cook until she was thirty-seven. Vera Wang started her design business at forty. And Michelangelo painted The Last Judgment in his sixties. This inspiring, passionate book combines wonderful storytelling with fascinating new research, to shift expectations around our life trajectories. You'll discover a range of blueprints for self-reinvention, pairing the newest insights from psychology and neuroscience with late bloomers' remarkable life stories, from Penelope Fitzgerald to Samuel Johnson, from Frank Lloyd-Wright to Malcolm X.
Eat to Heal
Eat to Heal is a science-backed, deeply personal guide to using food as medicine to improve health, manage chronic illness, and enhance overall well-being. Written by Kevin B. DiBacco-a trainer, athlete, and survivor of numerous medical battles-the book blends cutting-edge nutrition research with real-life success stories and practical advice for anyone looking to heal through food.DiBacco draws on his own transformative journey through chronic pain, surgeries, and serious illness to highlight how dietary choices can empower individuals to take control of their health. He makes complex topics accessible and engaging, exploring how food impacts inflammation, gut health, genetics, and chronic disease.With humor, heart, and a commitment to science, DiBacco equips readers with tools to create a "healing kitchen" that supports long-term vitality. This book is ideal for anyone seeking a holistic, sustainable path to better health-without restrictive fads or empty promises.
Dash Diet Cookbook for Beginners
Do you suffer from hypertension and the idea of changing your diet scares you because you don't know if you'll ever taste the flavors you like most again?Are you looking for a healthy eating way to help you lower your blood pressure and lose weight without changing your eating habits?If you answered YES then keep on reading! Thanks to this special DASH diet Cookbook you will have an energized life and continue to enjoy your favorite flavors.High blood pressure affects more than a billion people worldwide. Currently, that number is rising.The number of people with high blood pressure has doubled in the last 50 years and this serious health concern is linked to a higher risk of conditions such as heart disease, kidney failure and stroke.As diet is thought to play a major role in the development of high blood pressure, scientists and policymakers have engineered specific dietary strategies to help reduce it.Because a diet of vegetables, fruit and whole grain is believed to play an important role in the development of hypertension, scientists and policymakers have developed specific dietary strategies to help reduce it.Exactly for this reason, Melissa Jordon created this DASH diet cookbook full of quick, easy and tasty recipes which have been strictly designed to be in line with the nutritional requirements for people suffering from hypertension.The recipes have the flavors you like best and are created with easy-to-find and affordable ingredients.Here is what you will get with this cookbook: Specific introduction to DASH diet that provides detailed information about how to practically and effortlessly get started with this eating pattern, the nutritional needs of people suffering from hypertension, and much more.Tons of mouthwatering recipes that combine nutrition and flavor while sticking to the dietary guidelines for diabetes, including breakfast dishes, snacks, veggies, soups, dessert, and much more. Every recipe on diet living has undergone a thorough examination. (Each recipe is rigorously reviewed and tested).What you can and cannot eat, so you'll be sure of what to buy. Tips and tricks, to take advantage of all the benefits of this diet and begin a new and healthy life in no time!30-Day Meal Plan, How to face the DASH diet. ...And much moreThanks to this book, you'll have the freedom to cook meals with the flavours you like the best while for the whole family, and lower your blood pressure at the same time.Essentially, by following these recipes your hypertension will drop drastically, guaranteed!What are you waiting for?Scroll up, Click on "Buy Now" and Start your healthy journey today.
Wasabi for a Healthy Brain
This book uncovers the remarkable health benefits of authentic real-wasabi, from boosting cognitive performance to supporting overall vitality. Drawing on the latest research, it highlights wasabi's unique bioactive properties and offers simple, effective ways to enjoy them. Freshly grated wasabi reveals not only its fiery punch but also delicate aromas and natural sweetness that elevate every dish. With vivid illustrations and enticing recipes, the book invites readers to embrace "Wasa- katsu"--making real wasabi part of everyday meals--as a refreshing path to clarity, energy, and joy.
The Children's Heritage Sourcebook
Parents, educators, teens, and children will find inspiration for back-to-roots living. Not only a resource for teachers and homeschooling parents, The Children's Heritage Sourcebook is a cookbook, manual, and activity book teaching modern homegrown practices of self-sufficiency to children, teenagers, and adults alike. The activities, eighty-five recipes, and projects are complementary and pertinent to the curriculum of kindergarten through eighth grade, with some specific to the teen years. Seasonal cooking, pickling, and gluten-free sourdough making; natural history and information on raising and caring for animals like horses, quail, dogs, and rabbits; and craft and garden activities such as natural dyes, wreaths, flower crowns, and making your own herbal soap and skincare are all included. Lavishly illustrated with 250 full-color images from photographer Sara Prince, this reference book is comfortable on a classroom desk, on your kitchen table, or laid open for use in your backyard garden.
Ultra Protein
Enjoy a high-protein diet and discover the diversity and richness of plant foods with 55 colorful and nutritious plant-based recipes. How much protein should I eat? How can I vary my protein sources on a daily basis? How do I integrate more plant proteins into my diet? Ultra Protein answers all these questions and more! With 55 tasty plant-based recipes alongside detailed information on plant proteins, their structures, and the role they can play in your diet, this cookbook gives you all the information you need to make the commitment to eat more plant-based proteins. From savory and sweet snacks and breakfasts to quick recipes for lunch and gourmet dinners, you'll discover delicious recipes for: Savory buckwheat waffles with tahini sauce Bruschetta with creamy white beans and almonds Spinach and spirulina green smoothie Spicy Black Bean Quesadillas One-Pot Lasagna Soba noodles with peanut sauce And so much more! Whether you are an athlete looking to rebalance your diet or you simply want to optimize your protein intake to maximize your energy, Ultra Protein is essential to your kitchen.
Aging
This book delves into the multifaceted nature of aging, exploring it not just as a biological progression but as a profound narrative filled with stories, struggles, and triumphs. Our exploration begins with the science of aging, where we uncover the mechanisms that drive the aging process. From cellular degeneration to genetic factors, we delve into the intricate dance of biology that governs our lifespan. Yet, science is only a piece of the puzzle. We journey beyond the biological, delving into the psychological and emotional landscapes that shape our experiences of growing older. This book is also a tribute to the stories of those who have walked this path before us. Through their experiences, we find lessons in resilience, adaptability, and the enduring spirit of humanity. In this book, we aim to illuminate the many facets of aging, to challenge preconceived notions, and to celebrate the profound journey it represents. Whether you are at the beginning of this path or well along its course, may this exploration inspire you to embrace the passage of time with grace, courage, and a sense of satisfaction.
right nutrient combinations COOKBOOK
Nutrients need to be adequately absorbed into your body to provide health benefits. Some nutrients are eliminated faster from your body without being absorbed, and you don't get their health benefits. Foods require a favorable environment inside your body and the presence of certain vitamins and minerals to get absorbed. If foods don't get absorbed in your body, you don't get the health benefits. Fortunately, you can enhance the absorption of food by pairing it with other foods that can provide an environment required for their absorption and prevent their metabolism, making the nutrients more available in the blood to be absorbed. Eating these foods together ensures that you get maximum health benefits. right nutrient combinations COOKBOOK brings you recipes that have ideal nutrient combinations to give you maximum health benefits. From desserts to mouth-watering savory, this cookbook has recipes for everyone's taste. Make your diet healthier and tastier.
GLP-1 Diet Meal Plan Cookbook
When you pick up this book, you're probably searching for more than just recipes. You're looking for a way to lose weight faster, curb cravings, and finally feel in control of your eating. Whether you're using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, or simply following the GLP-1 diet meal plan without medication, this guide is designed to meet you right where you are.Over the past few years, GLP-1 weight loss programs have taken the health world by storm - and for good reason. These approaches work by supporting your body's natural appetite control, helping you feel satisfied with less food, while encouraging steady, sustainable fat loss. But here's the truth that many overlook: medication alone is not a magic bullet. Your long-term success depends on what you eat, how you plan your meals, and the habits you build along the way.That's why this cookbook isn't just a random collection of recipes. It's a 90-day GLP-1 meal plan built around 5-ingredient recipes, high-protein, low-carb dishes, and practical strategies for real life. You'll find healthy breakfast ideas, easy lunch bowls, one-pan dinners, smart snacks, and even guilt-free desserts - all designed to boost energy, control cravings, and protect muscle while you lose fat.Every recipe in these pages is: Quick to prepare - because healthy eating should fit into your busy day.Nutrient-packed - so you feel satisfied and fueled, not deprived.Adaptable - with options for different tastes, dietary needs, and budgets.More importantly, this book will show you how to eat on the GLP-1 diet in a way that feels natural, sustainable, and enjoyable. You'll learn: How GLP-1 works in your body and why pairing it with the right diet accelerates results.Meal prep and batch cooking tips for effortless healthy eating.Mix & Match meal formulas so you never run out of ideas.Lifestyle strategies to help you maintain your results long after the 90 days are over.I wrote this guide because I've seen what happens when people rely on willpower alone - they burn out, give up, and end up back where they started. But when you combine the appetite control of GLP-1 with the structure of a protein-rich, low-carb meal plan, you create a system that works for you, not against you.Whether you're a beginner in the kitchen or a seasoned home cook, this book will give you the confidence, clarity, and recipes you need to transform your health - and enjoy the journey.Let's get cooking. Your 90-day transformation starts now.
The Crone Zone
It's time to embrace your inner crone! Tap into the wisdom of age and learn how to take up space, do as you please, shake off expectations, and live life on your own terms. If you've been looking for permission and encouragement to stop clinging to youth and propriety, The Crone Zone is here to help you step into your full bog witch power. Following in the footsteps of role models from Strega Nona to Baba Yaga, you'll learn to access your innate crone energy through rituals, meditations, inspiration, and relatable advice from your crone guide. Learn to: Pick the perfect caftan for every occasionEmbrace your gray hair--or dye it blueCultivate all-black houseplantsMake friends with a murder of crowsAnd more!Featuring covetable illustrations, this beautiful book makes an ideal gift for milestone birthdays or big life changes. So put on your best black cloak, prepare a cauldron of your favorite beverage, and indulge in a hearty cackle, because life in the Crone Zone is good--and about to get better.
GLP-1 Diet Cookbook for Beginners
Over the past few years, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have completely transformed the weight loss conversation. For millions, they've offered something long thought impossible - a way to finally gain control over hunger, improve blood sugar management, and make lasting progress toward a healthier body.But here's the truth I've seen again and again: the medication is only half the story. To truly thrive on a GLP-1 journey - whether your goal is weight loss, appetite control, or improved energy - you need a way of eating that works with your body, not against it. And that's exactly why I created this book.The GLP-1 Diet Cookbook for Beginners is your go-to companion for turning the appetite-suppressing benefits of GLP-1 therapy into a real-life, sustainable lifestyle. This isn't a restrictive diet or a one-size-fits-all plan. Instead, it's a 90-day roadmap packed with: 5-ingredient recipes that are quick, flavorful, and gentle on digestion.A structured meal plan designed specifically for reduced appetite while meeting your nutritional needs.Practical tips for managing side effects like nausea, constipation, and low appetite without derailing your progress.Tools to help you eat well at home, at work, while traveling, or at social events.Guidance for transitioning to intuitive eating and keeping results for life.I've filled this book with GLP-1-friendly breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks that are high in protein, rich in fiber, and balanced with healthy fats. Every meal is designed to fuel your body on fewer calories without sacrificing taste or satisfaction. And because I know variety is key, you'll find weekly rotation themes, customizable swaps for vegetarian and dairy-free diets, and make-ahead options for busy days.Whether you're brand new to GLP-1 medications or looking for a way to maintain your weight loss results, this book is here to guide you from your very first meal to your long-term lifestyle.My hope is that as you work through the Reset & Nourish, Boost & Balance, and Sustain & Thrive phases, you'll not only see physical changes but also feel empowered to make confident food choices - long after the 90 days are over.Your journey toward a healthier, more energized, and more balanced life starts here. And I promise - it's going to be simpler, more delicious, and more sustainable than you think.
Superaging Workbook
Get older without getting old-and make SuperAging a part of your life with this hands-on, easy-to-follow workbook.In their groundbreaking book, SuperAging, David Cravit and Larry Wolf challenged everything you thought you knew about aging. In seven simple concepts-Attitude, Awareness, Activity, Accomplishment, Autonomy, Attachment, and Avoidance-Cravit and Wolf gave readers everywhere a path to a better, stronger future. Filled with prompts, activities, and challenges, this engaging and actionable workbook allows readers to create and follow their own personal approach to SuperAging, one step at a time.
The Glp-1 Diet Cookbook
Lose weight while staying healthy on GLP-1 medications with these helpful meal plans and nutrient-dense recipes specifically designed to boost the effects of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and more. When starting your GLP-1 journey, you'll notice a distinct decrease in appetite--but when you're eating less, it's more important than ever to make sure you're getting the vitamins and nutrients your body needs in every meal. To avoid malnutrition, make the most of every meal, and continue losing weight, every recipe in this book is designed to get you the nutrients you need, prioritize protein and fiber to keep you feeling full and maintain muscle mass, and be delicious, quick, and easy...even with a small meal. From breakfast to dinner, try recipes like: -Tomato and Basil Baked Egg Cups that make a hearty, low-carb breakfast -A nutrient-packed Power Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette that's the perfect filling meal -Apple Almond Energy Bites that are the perfect energy-boosting snack -And many more! Complete with six weeks' worth of meal plans, this cookbook has everything you need. Whether you're just starting a GLP-1 medication and are looking for some healthy meal swaps or are a longtime user looking for some easy, tasty recipes to add into your rotation, look no further than The GLP-1 Diet Cookbook!
The Little Book of F**k The Menopause
A funny, fierce, and sweary menopause book for women who want the truth - not the tidy version.This isn't a guide. It's what happens when women stop being polite about menopause.Inside, you'll find more than 200 unapologetic Fuck Its - short, sharp bursts of truth - alongside real, sweary commentary about the chaos that comes with hormonal change: the sweat, the rage, the brain fog, the grief, the joy, the sheer absurdity of it all.No advice. No wellness jargon. No tidy endings. Just the things we wish someone had said out loud sooner.It's not gentle. It's not always pretty. But it's real.And if you've ever cried over a sock, screamed at your own duvet, or fantasised about sleeping in the fridge with a Chablis and a fan - you'll find yourself in here.This is menopause, for women who are still in it, through it, loud about it, or just trying to survive it without snapping at strangers in Tesco.Welcome. You're not alone.
Gaza Healing Cookbook
Cooking is one of the things that helps Diline to carry Palestine with her wherever she goes on the planet. In sharing the recipes in this book, she shares a piece of Gaza's beautiful culture with you. These are not merely recipes; they are full of memories and connections to the land, to nature and to the authentic taste of Palestine. Every smell, bite and colour evokes a memory. Diline shares each recipe and memory with healing intentions for Gaza, to showcase the beauty, creativity and the very humanity of Palestinians. She invites every reader to have healing intentions in their hearts as they make these recipes.
Kitchen Witch 2026 Wall Calendar
For health-conscious cooks who enjoy exploring natural healing properties of herbs, grains, and flowers, the Kitchen Witch 2026 Wall Calendar features 12 plants with homeopathic benefits. Each showcased plant is illustrated by artist Anna Stead while chef Laura Jane provides research-based information about the plant and offers a mouth-watering vegan recipe incorporating each plant. A delightful blend of monthly recipes and vibrant illustrations, the calendar includes recipes such creamy peppercorn pasta, cranberry hibiscus granola, star anise apple crumble, and more--all to help you prioritize health on the path to wellness. Features include: 12" x 12" (12" x 24" open) Cover design eliminates need for plastic packaging Printed on FSC(R) certified paper with soy-based ink Spans January-December 2026 Generous grid space for notes, appointments, and reminders Official major world holidays and observances Moon phases, based on Universal Time Colorful plant illustrations with accompanying recipes, including rose berry jam, roasted raspberry and balsamic carrots, autumn spice pumpkin curry, and more Inspirational gift for gardeners, cooks, and those interested in home remedies Wall art for your home, school, or office that provides a sense of time for planning and dreaming WE PLANT TREES to offset our carbon footprint and resource usage -- more than ONE MILLION and growing! NO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC -- We have eliminated single-use shrink wrap to reduce plastic pollution. RESPONSIBLY SOURCED -- Our paper is responsibly sourced from a combination of recycled materials and wood harvested from socially and environmentally sustainable forests and is FSC(R) certified.
In Good Health
"Rachel Riggs's In Good Health is destined to become an essential resource for everyone who seeks vibrant healthful food with thoughtful flavor combinations and a decidedly California vibe."--Jason Mraz, musician "Rachel is on a mission to create delicious, healing food that sacrifices nothing on the plate. These are beautiful, nourishing dishes you will want to make regardless of where you are on your personal journey."--Adeena Sussman, New York Times bestselling author of Shabbat "In Good Health provides a simple, accessible way to adopt a diet and lifestyle that can transform your health from the inside out." [from the foreword]--Dr. Terry Wahls, author of The Wahls Protocol Featuring 75 allergen-conscious recipes, In Good Health transforms dietary restrictions into culinary opportunities. Rachel Riggs was a specialty food shop owner when her life was upended by chronic illness. Suddenly, she could no longer tolerate any of the foods she'd built a career and life around, requiring her to figure out unfussy dishes with short ingredient lists that were easy to prepare. In her debut cookbook, Riggs shares a personal collection of recipes that celebrate vibrant, healthful eating while being inclusive of many complex dietary needs. In Good Health was developed to empower those with compromised immune systems, chronic illnesses, and food sensitivities with a repertoire of easy-to-prepare, nutrient-dense cuisine that is as delicious as it is nourishing. Riggs expertly eliminates common triggers like gluten, grains, dairy, nightshades, soy, legumes, shellfish, refined sugar, and peanuts while embracing seasonal produce and SoCal sensibilities. Recipes include: A Minty Fresh + Lemony Salad Smoothie for those days you want nutrition but can't bear to stare down a plate of veg.Salads such as Asparagus Mimosa with Tarragon + Orange - an updated French classic.A slow cooker recipe for French Onion Beef, which freezes magically for later, and can be served over one of the three types of vegetable mash.Scrumptious Mint Chocolate Mini Bundts, approved for all audiences and adaptable for special occasions.These recipes aren't just for those adhering to Mediterranean, Paleo, or Whole30 diets--it will appeal to anyone looking to ditch processed foods, simplify their diet, and take control of their health through nutrition. With a foreword by Dr. Terry Wahls, a leading expert on healing through nutrition, In Good Health is a resource, a celebration, and an invitation to rediscover the power of food in the pursuit of optimal health.
Eating with a Stoma
In this book, I want to share my journey and offer you some of the tips, tricks, and recipes that have helped me over the last 26 years. While some foods are known to increase the risk of blockages, they don't need to be off-limits forever. With a few simple modifications, you should be able to enjoy all the foods you love once again.Like many new Ostomates, I was initially confused about which foods I could eat. I was told by professionals, certain foods might cause a blockage, I didn't hear the word "might", I just heard the word "blockage" and it made me fear that I would never be able to eat some of my favourite foods again. But I realized that by tweaking the way I prepared and cooked my food, making a few little adjustments to recipes, I was able to eat and enjoy all the foods I loved. Some foods that are known to pose a higher risk of blockage for those with a stoma include: Nuts Coconut Celery Mushrooms Sweetcorn Raw fruit skins Bean sprouts and bamboo shoots Dried fruits such as currants/raisins
Things to Do Now That You're 50
A must-have book for anyone in their 50s, packed with fun and inventive suggestions, covering everything from relationships to career and lifestyle advice. "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." Albert Einstein Congratulations! You're 50. Make all the days in your life count. This is the real thing, not a trial run, so grab life by the horns! You're halfway to a century, you have the experience and wisdom to accomplish anything you set your mind to. Whether it's learning to salsa, indulging your skin in a bath of donkey's milk, or sand surfing in Brazil, throw caution to the wind and go for it. You might just enjoy it! This book will help you think positively, with things like this to look forward to: - Take part in a conservation project abroad and save one of the world's wild places - Become a blood donor - Take lessons in map reading - Get a part as a movie extra - we're all entitled to our 15 minutes of fame
The Protein Advantage Cookbook
The Protein Advantage Cookbook is the new template for low-carb eating, filled with the latest science and 100 recipes to help you meet your weight loss, body composition, and health goals.Authored by best-selling cookbook author, Carolyn Ketchum, The Protein Advantage Cookbook includes step-by-step recipes with full-color photos, the latest research on high-protein, low-carbohydrate eating, and tips and tricks for building your high-protein, low-carbohydrate pantry. For years, we've followed the traditional ketogenic diet formula: high fat, moderate protein, and very low carbs. And it worked--individuals saw the benefits of shifting from being sugar burners to fat burners. However, new science is showing that a low carbohydrate diet with higher protein ratios burns more stored fat and preserves and builds more lean muscle tissue. Recent research also suggests that a large percentage of adults are not consuming enough protein to maintain healthy bodies into middle age and beyond. And numerous experts agree that the RDA or protein for adults over age 50 is too low. High protein, low-carb diets are no longer the purview of body builders and athletes. It is a vital requirement for our health and longevity. The Protein Advantage Cookbook provides a delicious path to health with recipes like: Sheet Pan OmeletLoaded Breakfast CasseroleProtein BagelsChocolate DonutsTurkey Chili VerdeKorean Beef and BroccoliSpinach Feta Chicken BurgersLasagna Stuffed Zucchini BoatsPork Tenderloin with Dijon Cream SauceEasy Protein Chocolate MoussePeanut Butter BarsProtein CheesecakeStart your high-protein, low-carb journey to optimum health with this game-changing guide.
The Role of Food in Resettlement and Rehabilitation
Exploring the role of food in enabling people with convictions to live a 'good life', this book examines the tangible ways in which the growing, cooking and eating together of food has the potential to be both transformative and small-steps incremental in facilitating desistance journeys for people with convictions.At its most reductive, food sustains us physically, it's the fuel which keeps us alive. Of course, emotionally, culturally and socially it does more than that. This edited book addresses an under-researched area of resettlement and rehabilitation which has real-world application to policy and practice in criminal justice and related areas such as mental health, physical health, employment and education. Importantly, given the relatability of food growing, cooking and eating to the wider public, it offers opportunities to connect the desistance journeys and lives of people with convictions to the wider public.The Role of Food in Resettlement and Rehabilitation will be of great interest to students and scholars of criminology, sociology, social work, and food studies. It is also important reading for government policy makers in criminal justice; and health care, social policy, and criminal justice practitioners including prison governors, social workers and providers of services for people with convictions in custody and community.
The Forty-niners take on the World.
In 1949 two special boys were born - special because they are the subject of this book! One became professor and founding director of the Rolls-Royce Technology Centre at the University of Nottingham. The other graduated from this university, worked around the world, settled as a factory accountant at Boots, then opened a bed store. This book aims to set Tom and Mick's lives into the context of a changing Britain, a changing world; a world which saw the spread of university access to working class children, the emergence of Rock 'n Roll, the fall of the Soviet Union, the re-emergence of Russia, an ever evolving tussle between democracy and autocracy, protests against apartheid and much more. Yet, by far the most important change has been an ever increasing use of fossil fuels resulting in MAN MADE climate change. Because humans have caused it, there has been a decreasing ray of hope we can arrest it; but time has run out! The consequences of extreme weather events occurring ever more often, including floods, wildfires and violent winds are with us now. All the world can do is try to limit the damage. The book does not hold back on some embarrassing detail, thereby adding a quirky something to the story of a generation.
Mitahara
Discover a holistic approach to food with India's leading nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar. In this book, she embarks on a year-long journey with her readers, highlighting the rich tapestry of seasonal eating - how, by following simple recipes, one can embrace the abundant variety of nature's harvests across different seasons. In this book, food is not just about balanced nutrition but also mindful eating, which incorporates the healing properties of ingredients, freshness and diversity through seasonal and regional variations, sustainability, and even community building and spirituality. The book is a reflection not only of Rujuta's food wisdom and philosophy, where she emphasizes Indian culinary traditions are as much about the nourishment of the body as the mind and the soul. The book includes anecdotes drawn from the author's personal journey as well as core Indian and yogic food wisdom to help the reader make lifestyle changes that are easy and seamless, paving the way to incorporating clean and healthy food practices forever. It is also a holistic expression of nuances of regional cuisines and seasonal traditions that could cultivate a deep appreciation for natural rhythms and diversity found within the Indian culinary landscape.
