Tox sick

Your brain, your gut, your heart... Not to mention your hormones, and everything else. Don't you want all of your parts to function correctly? What if there was a way you could get rid of all I'll effects you suffer from known and unknown sources? And what if, you not only rid yourself of these issues, but you actually gained enough knowledge to help others? Well now you can, thanks to the experts and doctors you'll find on these pages. Yours eyes will be opened to environmental stresses and chemicals we consume or encounter everyday. And then you will be given ways to counteract all the I'll effects or stop them from happening. Try to imagine a life without ailments.... And see if this book can help you achieve that! What a great book. Coming from someone who eats organic and lives and active lifestyle, this book was still very eye opening. Great job with all the research. And I really liked the format. Reading conversation really helps the information sink in so much better than pages and pages of informational paragraphs. I'm glad so many are shining the light on the toxins we face daily, as it's not the American way. Good job to Suzanne for shedding even more light on so many issues so very many people face today. I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

John Shaws guide to digital photography

If you are a photographer, or are aspiring to be one, dig I to this treasure trove of information! Here you will learn, how to get started, autoexposure and exposure to compensation, filters, focussing your lens, teleconverters, working a subject and so much more! All compiled neatly and deftly and accompanied by full color nature photographs. I'm always excited to get a book in the mail, this book especially . I am an avid outdoors lover as well as an artist who enjoys another's form of art. So I looked forward to seeing what Shaw had to offer. Unfortunately I was disappointed. I am not a professional photographer by any means, but I know a good photo when I see or take one. These photos seemed very lack luster to me. Like they were all missing something. Th subject was undeniably gorgeous, but in my personal opinion, not captured very well. And the amount of information in here was much to overwhelming to be useful for me. I'd even say a lot of the information was subjective. And I am personally not a fan of Nikon photography, which didn't help with my overall disappointment. I'm not sure who I'd recommend this book to. Maybe a professional or learning photographer who really loves to know read every bit of information they can concerning their camera and technique....

Hope Crossing - Cindy Woodsmall

Cara is being stalked. She has been for years, so when her stalker threatens to take her child, she knows it's time to do something drastic. In desperation she Uses her mothers old journal and follows a hidden clue that lands her in an Amish community. Things get off to a bad start, and she fears she is worse off than she was leaving her cramped apartment in NYC. But when one man surprisingly shows her grace, her future begins to look a little brighter. It's a long road, and one that's not easy, but soon Cara begins to find contentment. Her daughter is happy and she is making friends... Things are finally bringing to look up! As you follow Cara on her journey, you will meet all her friends and become immersed in their lives as well. Get to know Deborah and Ada, their shared heartaches and their triumphs. See Grey through his grief and into happiness. Meet Sylvia with all her determination and Aaron, the man once lost who is now found. And so many more. In a story that tells stories filled with headaches, grief, rejection and loss. You will also find love, happiness, acceptance and hope. I really enjoyed this book! I eagerly awaited my time in the evening when I could sit down and read. I have always enjoyed Cindy Woodsmall, and this was no exception. I also loved that all three books were bound into one large book, just made the adventure all the more exciting. Woodsmall did a great job with character development. Not only were they diverse in person, they all had such unique stories. I loved seeing how she weaved all their stories together. I love how, while her books are always feel good and light hearted, she deals with real issues. The cast of characters is always so varied and intriguing. Great book, love adding it to my growing Woodsmall collection. I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Sketch! France Belleville- Van Stone

Get your drawing choice drawing pad, select your favorite drawing implement, and get cozy with this inspirational drawing diary of sorts. Go on a journey with an untrained artist, as she sketches her way into the category of accomplished artist. Learn how she began, what tools she uses, how to go digital and finding the time to draw. Flip through these pages and feel as if you are sitting down with the artist having an exclusive conversation. Get a peek at her sketches, the finished and left un-done. You'll even go on an alphabetical adventure of inspired ideas for your next sketch. So sit down, and sketch! Very enjoyable book! I was pleased right away by the publishing of this book. The pages are supple, but pliable at the same time. The creative cut and layout are very esthetically pleasing. And the book it's self is a fun quick read. I wouldn't recommend this as a guide or how-to type book. But more of an artists journey and discoveries as she learned to draw. But I would recommend it as inspirational.just seeing her start to finish, and utilizing a lot of her great and simple tips. Fun book for any sketchers collection.

A Kitchen in France

Follow Mimi Thorisson around on her farm with her large family as she shows you in beautiful full color, the process of farm fresh to table ready. Read her experiences and expertise as you prepare some of her delightful meals. Get cozy, and bring your appetite, because this French farmhouse table is set to impress. Your taste buds won't be disappointed when they discover the food is as good as it looks. Sink your teeth into a tomato tart, duck confit parmentier, Chou farçi or harvest soup. And don't forget to compliment it with a glass of comforting red. When you decide it's time to move onto the coffee, be sure to bring out the toulousaine violet meringues, galette pèrougienne or crêpes with salted-butter caramel. Your belly full, sweet tooth satisfied, this is sure to be a visual, intellectual and tangible feast for all ! This book is wonderful. So many great recipes to try. So very French. And more than the recipes, I loved how the photography transported me into her world. And her stories gave character to the foods she prepared. It made me long for a life like hers. (The farmhouse, fresh food, cozy cooking kind). This is a great book for foodies and French lovers alike. I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Brave Genius

It's 1940 France. Right In the middle of WWII. Two men, leading entirely different lives become entwined, forming an unexpected friendship. Both will go on to earn a Nobel Prize in their line of work. And both will go on to lead extraordinary lives.

This is a pretty hefty book, starting with it's length. But also due to it's content. I found the war history to be engaging, as I usually do. Especially reading a out it from a new perspective. Camus I alreAdy knew through His literature , but Monod was new to me. A lot of this book was enjoyable, most all of it was interesting, but there were a lot of areas I felt dragged on or were disjointed. I am sure it's hard to make a book connect the dots when you are working with materials gathered over the years and from different resources, but I wish it would have had better flow at times. But overall, I think there was a lot of great and worthy content.
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

DIY type

Brighten your desk, personalize your parties, monogram your wardrobe and decorate your home; all with famous chalkboard artist- Dana Tanamachi's creative flare! Get acquainted with her through a little bit of her background story. Then browse a few pages of her designs and ideas, including a supplies list! And then test your creative hand by using some of her very own stencils. With letter stencils in large and small sizes, you are bound to find a project worthy of lettering! While I appreciate Tanamachis work in general, I wasn't very impressed with this book. Her chalkboard art is fun, elegant and whimsical. This book however doesn't display much of that. There are a few pages of some basic lettering ideas, and then the rest of the book is literally two sets of stencils. Which I believe I will use, as I always find use for anything crafty. But the lettering is nothing fancy, I'd call it basic. I think if you buy this book looking for something really fun and creative, you may not find it here, but if you are only needing a pack of stencils, then this book may be what you want. The book however is, before the stencils, very cute a creatively done. i received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.