books: year of living

books: year of living

books:

Year of living

River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze (P.S.)

Peter Hessler

Harper Perennial, 2006

The Adventure of an American in China
Peter Hessler is today a well known American correspondent and free lance journalist living in Beijing. He has written two books and many articles on modern China and can be defined ad an "Old China hand", an honorary title given to Chinese speaking foreigners who ...

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life

Barbara Kingsolver, Camille Kingsolver, ...

HarperCollins, 2007

Inspiring!
I found this story fascinating and inspiring! I originally listened to this book as a download but had to buy a hard copy to loan out because I keep recommending it. If you are interested in learning more about the local food movement, sustainable farming/gardening, ...

French Women for All Seasons: A Year of Secrets, Recipes, and Pleasure

Mireille Guiliano

Knopf, 2006

The Art of Living a Blissful Life
"The art of living is pacing yourself in the long run." ~ pg. 34 After discovering a delicious recipe for croissants in Mireille Guiliano's first book: "French Women Don't Get Fat," I was eager to read her second book. "French Women For All Seasons" is as much about ...

Younger Next Year for Women: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy—Until You're 80 and Beyond

Chris Crowley, M.D., Henry S. Lodge

Workman Publishing Company, 2007

YNY: For Women
A must read for all Americans (men can choose the male version). As the USA becomes the fattest country on the planet we need to take action. Start living healthier and LOOKING BETTER!!!

The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible

A. J. Jacobs

Simon & Schuster, 2007

fascinating look at the Bible
I get highly frustrated at people who think their view of the Bible is the ONLY correct one, that EVERYTHING in the Bible is true and the literal "write this down" word from God's mouth. I think that's why I love this book so much -- because in addition to being ...

Atchafalaya Houseboat: My Years in the Louisiana Swamp

Gwen Roland

Louisiana State University Press, 2006

A beautiful account of life in Louisiana
I came across 'Atchafalaya Houseboat' when tasked with an extra credit book report for my Louisiana History course during my undergraduate studies at Louisiana Tech University. Although it began as an assignment, I absolutely fell in love with it! I immediately fell in ...

Younger Next Year Journal: Start Now and Live the Promise Day-by-Day

Chris Crowley, M.D., Henry S. Lodge

Workman Publishing Company, 2006

Quick delivery, great condition
Very pleased with the journal and hope to put it to use. Journaling can be a lot of help when trying to reach health and diet goals.

Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery: Over 140 Delicious Low-Fat High-Protein Recipes to Enjoy in the Weeks, ...

Patt Levine, Michele Bontmpo-Saray, ...

Da Capo Press, 2004

best WLS cookbook out on the market!
First off I want to say that anyone could make these recipes! There are some reviews on here about how most people wouldn't have these ingredients in their cupboard, the only way that would be true is if you are a backwoods hick who only uses Mrs. Dash!! This cook ...

Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy—Until You're 80 and Beyond

Chris Crowley, M.D., Henry S. Lodge

Workman Publishing Company, 2007

Life changing book...if you can follow it's advise
I've ussally don't like this kind of health nut book., but something about the couple of except pages sounds interesting. but this is one of the best I've ever read. (not really saying much there) This is interesting , it talks about how and why people age. and how ...

Bear Feels Sick

Karma Wilson

Margaret K. McElderry, 2007

Another great one from Karma Wilson
We got this for my 3 yr old for Christmas and it has become one of both of our favorites. "Bear Snores On" has longtime been in my top 5 of children's books to read to her, and this one is another wonderful story. We've been reading it a lot lately with both of us ...

Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio

Peg Kehret

Albert Whitman & Company, 2006

Great book
My son will read this in school this year in 6th grade, so I read it when we purchased it. I could not put it down. It was a great book. I will look for more by this author! I am also impressed by our school system - this story will give our 6th graders ...

A Year of Living Your Yoga: Daily Practices to Shape Your Life

Judith Hanson Lasater

Rodmell Press, 2006

inspirational
I love this book! it's tiny, so you can fit it in your yoga bag, and has an inspirational way to live your yoga everyday. It came in great condition, and pretty quickly.

Younger You: Unlock the Hidden Power of Your Brain to Look and Feel 15 Years Younger

Eric R. Braverman

McGraw-Hill, 2008

Your Personal AgePrint
A few years ago I read The Edge Effect and got impressed with the work of Dr Braverman. Now in "Younger You" I found even more evidence that feeling younger... and getting younger is a feasible option for just about everyone. Each of us can reach for a longer and ...

How to Stay Christian in College (Th1nk Edition)

J. Budziszewski

Th1nk Books, 2004

Be alert and open-eyed to college!
J. Budziszewski's own personal story is one of losing his childhood Christian faith in college, and not just in the sense of casually drifting away from it, but becoming openly opposed to it. So thoroughly had he deconstructed God and the meaning of existence, that he ...

Allie the Allergic Elephant: A Children's Story of Peanut Allergies

Nicole Smith

Allergic Child Publishing Group, 2006

excellent for toddler
We started reading this to our son when he was 2.5 yrs old. He's now 3 and really enjoys reading it with us. He looks at it like any of his other fun books and its helping us get across the whole peanut allergy concept to him. I especially like that it mentions ...