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Live Your Best Life: 219 Science-based Reasons to Rethink Your Daily Routine
Par Dr Stuart Farrimond. 2021
Explore the science behind your daily living habits and make your day healthier, happier, and more productive.Best-selling author Stuart Farrimond…
brings you a ground-breaking health book that will revitalize your daily routine and bring to light the latest research in psychology, nutrition, biology, and physics alike. Set out to unearth the facts behind the pseudo-science fads, and provide take-away advice on every area of our lives, Live Your Best Life is an approachable, entertaining and easy-to-read wellness guide for those seeking self-improvement backed up by solid scientific evidence. Dive straight in to discover: - The Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night structure takes you through a typical day.- Fascinating statistics and infographics that bring each science story to life.- Long-held health myths debunked and exploded by new science.- Action points to each story to help you tweak your lifestyle habits accordinglyIs sleeping 8 hours a night good for optimum health? If I exercise every day, why am I not losing weight? Should I brush my teeth before or after breakfast? Is coffee good or bad for you? These are all fundamental everyday questions explored throughout this wellness book, which combines popular science with practical self-improvement, factoring in the latest scientific research to debunk the common myths and provide easy-to-read and relatable content for every reader! The popular question and answer format brings an immediacy to the information provided, and the highly visually illustrations truly bring the science to life in a contemporary and accessible way. From losing weight to healing the gut, self-care to superfoods, this all-encompassing healthy lifestyle book truly does have it all!What better way to redefine your routine and revitalize your life than giving yourself a new you this New Year? This curated collection of self-improvement tips will teach you to become a better and more balanced version of yourself. So make 2022 the year of wellness and healing yourself!DK Essential Managers: Influencing People (DK Essential Managers)
Par John Eaton, Roy Johnson. 2002
The ability to form mutually respectful relationships with others and to succeed in getting your ideas heard is a vital…
element of being a good manager. Having influence enables you to gain support and commitment for your proposals, and therefore increase your potential for success. Influencing People will help you build your communication skills, improve your ability to engage the interest and cooperation of others, and develop an authoritative and reliable reputation. Practical advice, including 101 concise tips, shows you how to develop influential attitudes and becomes someone to whom colleagues will look for advice and leadership. Finally, a self-assessment test at the end of the content enables you to evaluate your skills as an influencer. DK's bestselling Essential Managers books are ideal for managers at every level. These concise references demonstrate the techniques and skills that are useful in any work environment, making this series the most accessible single-subject business guides on the market.InstaTravel: Discover Breathtaking Destinations. Have Amazing Adventures.
Par Aggie Lal. 2020
Discover breathtaking destinations. Have amazing adventures. Capture stunning photos.Have you ever wanted to eat breakfast with a giraffe in Kenya?…
Or watch the sun rise from a Jacuzzi in the Philippines? Or ride a Vespa along the Amalfi Coast? Dream no more! Turn your fantasies into Instagram-worthy photos with help from Aggie Lal (@Aggie), one of the pre-eminent Instagram travel influencers.Pack your bags and grab your passport as Aggie takes you on a journey to her favorite places in the world. She'll share the best times to travel, what to do for fun in each locale, and, of course, how to recreate some of her beautiful photos. You'll also learn what you need to take with you, how to navigate cultural differences, and how to make the most of each experience.InstaStyle showed you how to create an amazing Instagram feed. Now InstaTravel can help you fill your feed with amazing photos that look just like those featured on @Aggie. Enjoy this trip to potential Instagram fame—with Aggie Lal as your tour guide.Chaotic Happiness: The Psychology of Finding Yourself in a World That's Lost
Par T. J. Hoegh. 2022
Finding happiness in the chaos is one of the hardest things you can do. It&’s also one of the most…
important. Covid, financial insecurity, political division, social unrest, gun violence, climate fears--they've created a chaotic reality that we will be dealing with for years to come. Even long after some of these challenges start to lose their headlines and prime-time news slots, they will continue to occupy space in our minds, keeping us anxious, depressed, and angry, and ultimately keeping us from becoming our happiest selves. But maybe it doesn't have to be that way. Chaotic Happiness challenges the notion that happiness belongs only to those who can escape these tragedies. &“Chaotic Happiness&” is the idea that happiness comes from being able to confront the chaos, not run from it. This book serves as a guide for anyone who&’s willing to wage their battle to fight for happiness. In it, licensed therapist and mental health TikToker T.J. Hoegh outlines the Three Rules for Chaotic Happiness: - Find Yourself- Find Your People- Find Your Purpose Through a combination of self-help advice and exercises, you'll embark on your own journey to discovering &“Chaotic Happiness&” for yourself and develop skills that will help you hold onto it. You'll learn how to explore your own psyche, improve the quality of your relationships, and understand the impact of the outside world. By working through this evidence-based collection of interventions you&’ll have all the tools you need to combat the chaotic world and arrive at your happiest self.DK Eyewitness London (Travel Guide)
Par Dk Eyewitness. 2023
Winner, Gold Award, Top Guidebook at the 2020 Wanderlust Magazine Reader Travel Awards.Planning a trip to London? Look no further.…
Whether you want to tread the footsteps of kings and queens in the royal palaces, catch a show in the vibrant West End theater district, or sample the tantalizing array of street food from around the world, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that London has to offer. Every corner of London is brimming with personality. Dripping in pomp and tradition, Whitehall and Westminster are best known for their iconic sights and regal architecture. The rolling fields and peaceful woodlands of Hampstead Heath feel a world apart from the financial district of the City, where corporate suits can be seen flocking into futuristic skyscrapers. And when the sun sets, Soho bursts into life - the perfect spot for an evening out. Our annually updated guide brings this cosmopolitan capital to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our trademark illustrations. You'll discover: - our pick of London's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems - the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay - detailed maps and walks which make navigating the city easy - easy-to-follow itineraries - expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe - color-coded chapters to every part of London, from Mayfair to Shoreditch, King's Cross to the South Bank - our new lightweight format, so you can take your guide with you wherever you go Have less time? Try our pocket-friendly Top 10 London for top 10 lists to all things London.Whiskey: A new way to Think—and Drink—Whiskey (A tasting Course Ser.)
Par Eddie Ludlow. 2019
The perfect accompaniment to your whiskey tasting journeyThe best - and most enjoyable - way to find out about whiskies…
is by drinking them. This truly hands-on handbook takes you on a tasting journey to discover your own personal whiskey style, and helps you to expand your horizons so you can find a world of new whiskies to enjoy. Through a series of guided at-home tastings, you'll get familiar with the full spectrum of whiskey aromas and flavours on offer - from the smokey tang of Islay peat to the aromatic scent of Japanese oak. Find out how to engage all your senses to navigate the range of malts, grains and blended whiskies and get to grips with different whiskey styles. Take a tasting tour of the world's finest makers, including iconic Scottish distilleries and the small-scale artisan producers all over the globe. And as you become more whisky-confident, you can break out of your whisky comfort zone. Do you love the honeyed sweetness of a Kentucky Bourbon? If so, why not try a smooth malt that's been aged in ex-Bourbon barrels? Or a creamy, oat-infused Irish craft whiskey? Guides to whiskey prices and ages will help you to make smart buys. Discover how to pour, store and serve whiskies and match them with foods. Learn to mix cocktails, from a classic whiskey sour to your own signature creation. With 20 step-by-step whiskey tastings, clear infographics and jargon-busting advice - taste your way to whiskey wisdom.In contrast to the jargon-filled manuals that come with most digital cameras, The Beginner's Photography Guide presents step-by-step digital slr…
camera basics, while introducing and demonstrating a wide variety of techniques that will inspire the novice digital photographer. Grouped together by themes — color, composition, natural light, framing, and more — each camera technique is broken down into an easy-to-follow step-by-step sequence, and features annotated photographs and suggestions on getting the best from digital slr cameras and taking eye-catching photos.DK Eyewitness Top 10 Goa (Pocket Travel Guide)
Par Dk Eyewitness. 2019
Idyllic, exotic and unspoiled - with its palm-fringed beaches, stunning sunsets, sleepy fishing villages, mouthwatering cuisine and historic Baroque churches,…
Goa truly is a tropical paradise. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around Goa with absolute ease.Our newly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Goa into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best beaches, places to eat, shops and festivals.You'll discover:• Six easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day-trip, a weekend, or a week• Detailed Top 10 lists of Goa's must-sees, including detailed descriptions of Candolim, Vagator and Anjuna, Calangute and Baga, Ashvem, Panaji, Old Goa, Ponda, Molem, Margao and Palolem and Agonda• Goa's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out, and sightseeing• Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including children's attractions and things to do for free• A laminated pull-out map of Goa, plus four color area maps• Street-smart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe• A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you're on the moveLooking for more on Goa's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness India.El libro de la física (DK Big Ideas)
Par Dk. 2020
Grandes ideas, explicaciones sencillasCon una prosa sencilla, El libro de la física presenta explicaciones claras y concisas que desbrozan la…
jerga especializada, diagramas que plasman complejas teorías, citas memorables e ingeniosas ilustraciones que juegan con nuestros conocimientos de la física.¿Cómo generan electricidad los imanes? ¿Qué es la antimateria? ¿Es posible viajar en el tiempo? A partir de estas y otras muchas preguntas, los físicos han ampliado las fronteras del conocimiento humano y nos han ayudado a comprender las leyes físicas que rigen nuestro mundo y el universo.Tanto el estudiante deseoso de aprender como el simple lector curioso acerca del funcionamiento del mundo encontrarán en este libro muchas ideas estimulantes.Prepare your taste buds for the magic of smoked foods.Smoking food is an ancient method for preserving meat that has…
been transformed into a superior way to infuse your food with more flavor. Smoking Foods will show you how pairing ingredients with specific woods will bring out the richness in everything you smoke. You'll also learn how rubs, marinades, sauces, and more can further enhance the foods you smoke.Renowned chef Ted Reader will share all the smoker techniques you need to create fall-off-the-bone, mouth-watering, and taste-bud-tantalizing foods. But you can smoke more than just meat, including seafood, vegetables, and even ice cream, honey, and martinis.This revised edition offers these highlights: • More than 100 smoker recipes for beef, pork, chicken, seafood, and side dishes • More than 35 flavor-layering recipes for brines, marinades, cures, rubs, sauces, and more • Expert smoking advice from Chef Ted on which woods pair best with which ingredientsDon't have a smoker? Not to worry. Chef Ted will show you how to easily turn your grill and even your oven into a smoker. Along with all his other tips and secrets, this will also help you begin making fuller-flavor foods in no time!The Birthday Book: What the day you were born says about you
Par Shelley Von Strunckel. 2020
Find out what your birthday says about you and what your friends' birthdays say about them in this utterly compelling…
gift book.What makes me me? Who am I most compatible with? How will my future turn out? Shelley von Strunckel is an expert at answering all these questions and more for her celebrity clients and in her newspaper columns.Use your birthday to identify key personality traits and entertain friends and family by revealing theirs. Harnessing the power of astrology in an entertaining and informative way, you'll learn about the dates, numbers, colors, and even foods with which each person is most compatible.With descriptions of every birth day of the year, The Birthday Book is written in an easy-to-understand style, beautifully illustrated, and packed with information. It is an at-a-glance reference guide to astrology, numerology, and tarot that will entertain you, your friends and family for years to come.Elephant Song (Circus World #3)
Par Barry B. Longyear. 1982
CITY OF BARABOO told how O'Hara's greater shows headed for the stars, elephants and all, in search of new worlds…
to conquer and delight. CIRCUS WORLD told how centuries later a planet peopled by acrobats, fortune-hunters and freaks, fought to save their unique civilization based on showmanship. ELEPHANT SONG tells what happened in between. From the crash of the starship City of Baroboo on Momus, to the day the last elephant is gone... and the men and women of Circus World realize that this engagement is forever... City of Baraboo and Circus World are in the Bookshare Library.DK Essential Managers: Thinking Creatively (DK Essential Managers)
Par George P. Boulden. 2002
Thinking creatively is a key skill for any manager— whether you are finding solutions to seemingly intractable problems, generating new…
ideas, or thinking outside the box to bring your whole operation to a new level. Every type of business, no matter its outer appearance, can benefit from a creative approach, and barriers that people often take for granted can disappear with the right insight. This practical guide will not only show you how to think creatively, but also give you the skill set you need to inspire creativity in others, opening up new possibilities for your whole team. With key questions, exercises, and decision flow charts, Thinking Creatively will help you break your routines and unleash your creative potential. DK's bestselling Essential Managers books are ideal for managers at every level. These concise references demonstrate the techniques and skills that are useful in any work environment, making this series the most accessible single-subject business guides on the market.The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Criminal Justice System
Par Robin Sax. 2009
Learning about crime pays Most people watch television shows such as Law and Order and see a simplified version of…
the world of cops and courtrooms. In fact, the American criminal justice system is one of the most complex legal establishments in the world. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Criminal Justice System de-mystifies the complexity of the judicial establishment and the bureaucracy behind it in a clear, jargon-free and detailed portrait so that any citizen can understand how it works. • Public is highly interested in criminal investigations and trials • Also a useful resource for people planning to enter these fields • Includes detailed glossary of legal terms100 Weight Loss Bowls: Build your own calorie-controlled diet plan
Par Heather Whinney. 2017
You can lose weight—one bowl at a time. Putting all the food for a meal into one bowl might…
sound like an odd way to lose weight. But this method creates portion control while also contributing to a balanced diet. Every recipe in this book has a label to denote whether it&’s under 300, 400, or 600 calories. Many recipes also have flags to signify whether they&’re dairy free, gluten free, or vegan, helping you ensure you&’re not going to eat anything that might cause concern. 100 Weight Loss Bowls includes these features: • 100 delicious recipes for breakfast, brunch, portable meals, quick meals, and comfort food • Different kinds of bowls, including pho, grain, smoothie, rice, poke, acai, and Buddha • Expert advice on how to build meal plans to help you meet your weight loss goals Because 100 Weight Loss Bowls contains a variety of recipes—such as fruit and oatmeal, fish and rice, and noodles and vegetables as well as recipes inspired by international cuisine—you might never need to eat from a plate again!DK Eyewitness Top 10 Vancouver and Vancouver Island (Pocket Travel Guide)
Par Dk Eyewitness. 2022
Beautifully situated between the ocean and picturesque mountains, Vancouver offers the cultural vibrancy of a modern metropolis, as well as…
opportunities to enjoy the breathtaking rugged coastline and wilderness of nearby Vancouver Island. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you&’ll find your way around Vancouver and Vancouver Island with absolute ease.Our newly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Vancouver and Vancouver Island into helpful lists of ten — from our own selected highlights to the best museums and galleries, places to eat, shops and festivals.You'll discover: • Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day-trip, a weekend, or a week • Detailed Top 10 lists of Vancouver and Vancouver Island&’s must-sees, including detailed descriptions of Stanley Park, Canada Place, the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, the Museum of Anthropology at UBC, the Vancouver Art Gallery, Granville Island, Science World, Long Beach and Whistler • Vancouver and Vancouver Island&’s most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out, and sightseeing • Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip – including children&’s activities and things to do for free • A laminated pull-out map of Vancouver and Vancouver Island, plus five color area maps • Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe • A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you&’re on the move DK Eyewitness Top 10s have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Looking for more on Vancouver&’s culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Canada.DK Eyewitness Berlin (Travel Guide)
Par Dk Eyewitness. 2023
Discover Berlin - a cosmopolitan capital with a vibrant spirit.Whether you want to get cultural on Museum Island, dance the…
night away in one of Berlin's world famous clubs or spend an afternoon exploring the tranquil canals which criss-cross the city, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Berlin has to offer. From the Brandenburg Gate to the TV Tower, Berlin boasts an incredible array of iconic sights, as well as world-renowned nightlife and a trendy arts scene which has cemented its reputation as the European capital of cool. Beyond the center, Berlin offers beautiful green spaces and idyllic lakes which provide the perfect tonic to the excitement of the city. Our recently updated guide brings Berlin to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the city's iconic buildings and neighborhoods.You'll discover:• Our pick of Berlin's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems• The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay • Detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy• Easy-to-follow itineraries• Expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe• Color-coded chapters to every part of Berlin, from Alexanderplatz to Kreuzberg, Tiergarten to KurfürstendammWant the best of Berlin in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Berlin.From George Washington to George W. In the course of the 2008 presidential campaigns, Americans became involved in the political…
process at a level rarely seen in modern history. But even before the historic race, George W. Bush's tenure had left many Americans wondering how we got to where we are today. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the American Presidency takes readers from the first president to the one who just stepped down-exploring the legacies of the greatest leaders and the black marks against others, and showing the ways in which they left their stamp on both the nation and the presidency itself.• Written by the author of the highly successful The Complete Idiot's Guide® to American History, Fifth Edition• Appendices that list the presidents and their vice presidents, the presidential elections, and further readingThe Triathlon Training Book is your one-stop reference for training and competing in a triathlon. Find all the essentials you…
need to start training and improve your performance: • Clear, customizable training plans for all triathlon distances. • Step-by-step exercises to build your strength. • Incredible illustrations that explain efficiency and speed. • Expert advice on race-day strategy, nutrition, and equipment. • Trustworthy advice on treating common triathlon injuries and maintaining a healthy body. Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned Ironman veteran, you'll find what you need in The Triathlon Training Book. There's even a special performance chapter with detailed anatomical artwork that explains the physiology and body mechanics for swimming, cycling, and running so you can see what's happening inside your body as you train.Every dog has its training day. You&’re no idiot, of course. You know that housetraining a dog can be just…
as difficult—and possibly as traumatic—as potty training a child. But with an established routine and positive reinforcement, your dog can be happily and healthily trained in no time.The Pocket Idiot&’s Guide® to Housetraining Your Dog will show you exactly how to teach your dog this essential trick. In this Pocket Idiot&’s Guide®, you get: • Housetraining schedules for owners with busy lifestyles. • Tips on how to get the quickest results. • Training techniques for indoor-only dogs, dogs with yards, city dogs . . . even shelter dogs. • Advice on how to cope with health issues that may impede a dog&’s progress.