Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:22:46 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/women-and-the-weight-loss-tamasha-72-114416.html Bring back the tone in your body, the glow on your face and the sense in your head. STOP THE WEIGHT LOSS TAMASHA. The nutritionist who taught us that simply eating (pun intended) is the key to a fab body is back with a comprehensive book on women, food and everything in between. From puberty to marriage, from pregnancy to menopause, Rujuta explains in detail the changes women go through (and God knows as Indian women we go through way beyond just hormonal — husband, in-laws, children, career, maid, etc.) and how what we do (or don't) during these phases affects our overall well-being. Building on her four principles of eating right from Don’t Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight, she goes on to share her four strategies (Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep and Relationships) for each of these phases and especially the lifestyle disorders of PCOD, hypothyroid and diabetes. Rujuta, in her usual indomitable style, debunks (rubbishes rather) myths related to food, hormones and workouts, forces us to rethink our belief that pregnancy, menopause, hypothyroid, etc come in the way of losing weight and reveals just how easy it is to remain healthy, strong and fit through one’s life. About the Author Rujuta Diwekar works out of Mumbai, practises yoga in Rishikesh, ideates in Uttarkashi and treks in the rest of the Indian Himalayas. Winner of the Nutrition Award 2010 from Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, she is amongst the most qualified and sought-after practitioners in India today and the only nutritionist to have accreditation from Sports Dietitians, Australia. Her first book has sold over two lakh copies in four languages and is still in national bestseller lists, more than a hundred weeks after its debut. In the plethora of diet fads and fears, Rujuta’s voice rings loud and clear, urging us to use our common sense and un-complicate the act of eating. With over a decade of experience working with people from all walks of life, including Kareena Kapoor, Anil Ambani, Preity Zinta, Karishma Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan and Konkona Sen Sharma, she has fine-tuned her methods to the real issues facing urban Indians.

Author: RUJATA DIWEKAR  Publisher: WESTLAND]]> Sat, 01 Jan 2011 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/the-emperor-of-all-maladies-72-114359.html A comprehensive history of cancer – one of the greatest enemies of medical progress – and an insight into its effects and potential cures, by a leading expert on the illness. In The Emperor of All Maladies, Siddhartha Mukherjee, doctor, researcher and award-winning science writer, examines cancer with a cellular biologist’s precision, a historian’s perspective, and a biographer’s passion. The result is an astonishingly lucid and eloquent chronicle of a disease humans have lived with - and perished from - for more than five thousand years. The story of cancer is a story of human ingenuity, resilience and perseverance, but also of hubris, arrogance and misperception, all leveraged against a disease that, just three decades ago, was thought to be easily vanquished in an all-out ‘war against cancer’. Emperor of All Maladies is about the people who have soldiered through toxic, bruising, and draining regimes to survive and to increase the store of human knowledge. Riveting and magisterial, The Emperor of All Maladies provides a fascinating glimpse into the future of cancer treatments and a brilliant new perspective on the way doctors, scientists, philosophers and lay people have observed and understood the human body for millennia.

Author: SIDDHARTHA MUKHERJEE  Publisher: HARPER COLLINS]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/reinventing-the-body-resurrecting-the-soul-72-99367.html This important book picks up where Dr Deepak Chopra left off in his pioneering work Ageless Body, Timeless Mind. Having revealed the connection between our health and our thoughts, Dr Chopra shows us how to create a whole new self – the self we want to be – in this revolutionary sequel. Dr Chopra explains how the body is a reflection of the mind, ‘a symbol in flesh and blood of everything you think and feel’. From early childhood each one of us has invented our bodies and our personalities through our beliefs, conditioning and responses to everyday stress. But we have mostly done this unconsciously, which is why we may now feel unfulfilled. Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul will help us to reconnect with our ideal sense of self, guiding us one step at a time through a remarkable process of renewal and discovery. Chopra invites us all to live from the soul, to satisfy our deepest desires in a life rich with joy and meaning. ‘You are inventing your body in every moment of life,’ he reasons. ‘Why not take control and reinvent it from the highest level?’

Author: Chopra, Deepak  Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/eating-for-better-health-72-87440.html "This informative, accessible guide to eating for better health will help you regain control of your health whether you’re fighting a chronic condition or want to prevent problems in the future. Bestselling author Jane Plant and dietician Gill Tidey show how eating the right foods can help you manage – and even prevent – a range of other common health problems, including: -allergies -heart disease -high blood pressure -digestive problems -diabetes -skin problems, and many more. With clear advice on what to eat – and what to avoid – for each of the conditions, and featuring over 200 easy-to-make, delicious recipes to get you on the road to optimum well-being, this is a book for everyone who wants to live a healthier life. Including a new foreword by Dr Michael Dixon, Medical Director of the Prince's Foundation for Integrated Health and Chair of the NHS Alliance."

Author: Plant, Jane,Tidey, Gillian  Publisher: Virgin Books]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/five-patients-72-49843.html ER has become the most succesful television series in the world since CHARLIE'S ANGELS. Michael Crichton created the series from his own experiences as a medical doctor in the emergency rooms, operating rooms and wards of Massachusetts General Hospital. FIVE PATIENTS is Michael Crichton's true account of the real life dramas so vividly portrayed in ER. A construction worker is seriously injured in a scaffold collapse: a middle-aged despatcher is brought in suffering from a fever that has reduced him to a delirious wreck; a young man nearly severs his hand in an accident; an airline traveller suffers chest pains; a mother of three is diagnosed with a life-threatening disease.

Author: Crichton, M,Crichton, Michael  Publisher: Arrow]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/ageless-body-timeless-mind-72-42964.html Scientific studies show that the mind/body connection has an extraordinary power to heal. Ageless Body, Timeless Mind goes beyond ancient mind/body wisdom and current anti-aging research to show you do not have to grow old. With the passage of time, you can retain your physical vitality, creativity, memory and self-esteem. Dr Deepak Chopra bases his theories on the ancient Indian science of Ayurveda, according to which, optimum health is about achieving balance physically, emotionally and psychologically, and demonstrates that, contrary to our traditional beliefs about aging, we can use out innate capacity for balance to direct the way our bodies metabolize time and achieve our unbounded potential.

Author: Chopra, Deepak  Publisher: Rider]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/way-of-the-wizard-the-72-43025.html In THE WAY OF THE WIZARD, Deepk Chopra sheds light on 20 life-enhancing principles for rediscovering the magic that we have lost, but that remains within our grasp. The result, in effect, is a practical and accessible guide to one of life's shortest but most rewarding journeys: the one into the realm of boundless possibilities that exist within and all around us. THE WAY OF THE WIZARD is a natural outgrowth of Dr Chopra's work on the themes and metaphysics of the medieval Merlin myth and a development of his current work on the philosphy and application of magic. THE WAY OF THE WIZARD is for the seeker in all of us.

Author: Chopra, Deepak  Publisher: Rider]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/eat-right-4-your-type-72-43172.html 0

Author: Whitney, Catherine,Whitney, Peter D'Adamo with Catherine  Publisher: Century]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/carol-vorderman-s-detox-for-life-72-88053.html Carol Vorderman’s Detox for Life was a sensation when first published, and launched a series of bestselling books which have sold in excess of 1 million copies worldwide. Carol’s detox plan has helped hundreds of thousands of people lose weight and feel fantastic. Detox for Life is the original number-one bestseller, including the 28-day detox plan which helped Carol drop two dress sizes. Now in mass-market paperback for the first time, and including over thirty extra recipes, this brand new edition includes: The secrets of the detox and how Carol achieved her slimmer figure The 28-day detox plan to achieve fantastic results Loads of delicious recipes and meal ideas Tips for eating out Stories from women who have successfully followed the diet Detox for Life continues to rewrite the rules of so-called ‘dieting regimes’ and is set to reach an even wider audience in its new format.

Author: Vorderman, Carol  Publisher: Virgin Books]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/perfect-digestion-72-43174.html Now available in b format, Perfect Digestion shows you how to:* Understand your digestive tract* Fine-tune your diet to minimise intestinal problems* Discover the relationship between your emotions and your gut* Learn how biological rhythms affect your whole system.Throughout this helpful and essential book, Deepak Chopra offers practical advice on Irritable Bowel Syndrome, constipation, diarrhoea, gaseousness and other digestive disorders which have such a distressing effect on so many people. As the world's leading exponent of mind-body medicine, Dr Chopra explains the importance of considering the body as a whole and the many useful techniques and insights which Ayurvedic medicine uses to combat these ailments - to make you feel healthier and brighter than you have for many a day.

Author: Chopra, Deepak  Publisher: Rider]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/men-are-from-mars-women-are-from-venus-and-children-are-from-heaven-72-43175.html John Gray's books have brought a powerful message to millions of people across the world. In this groundbreaking book he addresses an area of fundamental importance for all families - the well being of our children. In MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS, CHILDREN ARE FROM HEAVEN, John Gray provides the ultimate guide for parenting, addressing the unique bond between parents and children. Geared to parents of chidren from birth to teens, this invaluable new handbook shows parents how to help their children become strong, confident, morally responsible adults by focusing on self-esteem and responsibility.

Author: Gray,Gray, John  Publisher: Vermilion]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/path-to-love-72-43176.html In this groundbreaking and helpful book, influential teacher and physician. Deepak Chopra, explores how our hearts have lost their centre and why love so often falls short of filling a deep, aching need within us. He also explains how we can rediscover the love we long for, one which is rich and meaningful, satisfying and lasting - by restoring to love is missing element: spirituality. In presenting the long-forgotten, timeless laws of love, together with practical suggestions for bringing them into our lives, Deepak Chopra shows us how to transform our lives for rever - and the lives of those whom we love.

Author: Chopra, Deepak  Publisher: Rider]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/mars-and-venus-in-love-72-43261.html John Gray has become a publishing phenomenon. His first book, MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS is still a No 1 New York Times bestseller after 3 years, and is in the UK Top 100 too. He is renowned as THE international relationships guru. John Gray has brought a powerful message to millions of people across the world. He explains how better communication and the recognition of men and women's different emotional needs leads to greater intimacy. In MARS AND VENUS IN LOVE, all those who embraced his ideas will see them in action in first-person stories told by peolple who, using his advice and counsel, have created fulfilling, healthy and loving relationships. After the incredible response to his work, Dr Gray thought the success of some couples might inspire others like them. Readers will find hope, encouragement and humour in this collection of experiences, which everyone who has ever had difficulty communicating with the opposite sex will find something to identify with.

Author: Gray,Gray, John  Publisher: Vermilion]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/healing-the-heart-72-49746.html Despite advances in conventional treatment, heart disease remains the leading cause of death among adults in the West. Fast-paced lifestyles, high stress levels, poor diets and addiction to unhealthy activities such as smoking and drinking are contributing factors. In Healing the Heart, Dr Deepak Chopra shows how to reduce your risk of coronary disease by following an individually tailored regime, based on ancient Ayurvedic principles. There is advice on diet, exercise, meditation and self-awareness, designed to promote a healthy heart by opening the energising and healing pathways that unite mind, body and spirit.

Author: Chopra, Deepak  Publisher: Rider]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/cook-right-4-your-type-72-43284.html From the doctor whose expertise brought us the bestselling Eat Right 4 Your Type - the ground-breaking book on the connection between blood type and diet - comes the nutritional companion for living healthily and losing weight. Eat Right 4 Your Type convinced thousands of readers around the world that eating right for one's blood type can help anybody live a longer, healthier life. Cook Right 4 Your Type shows how to set up a nutritional programme designed specifically for each blood type. With the help of a team of chefs, Dr D'Adamo presents a book full of vital information and delicious recipes. Whether you're a meat eater or a vegetarian, Cook Right 4 Your Type is an essential source for living with a sensible diet individualised for you that allows you to eat food that seems like a great indulgence. With recipe possibilities from lamb stew to apple pie, and braised vegetables to delicious soups, you'll barely notice that you've started a regimen designed to optimise your health, your weight and your total well being.

Author: Whitney, Peter D'Adamo with Catherine  Publisher: Century]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/new-book-of-yoga-the-72-43477.html The Book Of Yoga is recognised as the classic, definitive guide to this popular subject. Clear, comprehensive and superbly illustrated, the book covers all aspects of the discipline and provides inspiration for beginner and expert alike. It has now been reformatted with a more modern design with full-colour pictures throughout and remains the best guide in the market. It shows you how to: * Develop a fit and beautiful body * Improve your health * Keep youthful in every stage of life * Enjoy a troublefree pregnancy * Eat wisely and well * Banish stress and tension * Breathe for life and vitality * Increase your powers of * Experience peace of mind concentration

Author: Sivananda Yoga Centre  Publisher: Ebury Press]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/how-to-eat-72-49726.html Hailed by many as their cookbook of 1998, if not the decade. How To Eat is far more than just an imaginative collection of over 350 uncomplicated, delecious recipes. Nigella Lawson combines a refreshingly down-to-earth practically with a passion for food and a writer's ability to find just the right words to evoke the taste of a succulent roast chicken or a home-made custard. Her excellent advice on how to organise your kitchen (and your life) for the minimum of fuss is interspersed with moments of sheer, unadulterated pleasure as she pauses to relish what she is preparing to eat. Now available as a high-quality, good-value trade paperback, readers will be able to buy two copies: one for the kitchen, one for the bed-side table. The reviews of the hardback were stunning: 'The one book you have to buy this year' Daily Mail. My book of the decade. I love this book: its prose, its intelligence and, above all, its workable, soul-warming receipes, Nigel Slater.

Author: Lawson, Nigella  Publisher: Chatto & Windus]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/strictly-come-dancing:-step-by-step-dance-class-72-49739.html e mood with a brief history of each dance and tips on music, costume, makeup, timing, posture and more. Learn what the judges are looking for on the show with Len's Overview and see the dances demonstrated by Strictly’s professional couples Erin and Anton and Darren and Lilia. Once you've covered the background and basics, turn over and try out key moves from each of the 12 dances with easy-to-follow step diagrams and step-by-step instructions. Also including illustrations of the correct upper-body holds, this is a complete home tutorial.

Author: Baker, Kele,Schiller, Ralf  Publisher: BBC Books]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/restful-sleep-72-49748.html Now available in b format RESTFUL SLEEP shows you how to: Fall asleep easily, without trying. Feel rested when you wake up. Avoid sleeping pills and other drugs. Identify and eliminate the imbalances causing your insomnia. Deal effectively with overactive thinking at bedtime. Achieve a healthy balance of rest and activity in your life. In this programme, based on ancient principles of mind-body medicine, Deepak Chopra teaches you how to overcome sleep problems by getting in touch with nature's rhythms. Step by step you'll learn techniques to eliminate the underlying causes of insomnia - and create a balanced mind and body. As a result, you'll sleep deeply at night every night - without medication, giving your body the rest it needs to restore your natural vitality.

Author: Chopra, Deepak  Publisher: Rider]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/power-of-positive-living-72-50288.html 0

Author: Peale, Norman Vincent  Publisher: Vermilion]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/new-book-of-massage-the-72-50312.html THE BOOK OF MESSAGE is recognised as the classic, definitive guide to this popular subject. Clear, comprehensive and superbly illustrated the book covers all aspects of the relaxing and healing skills of the hands, from massage to shiatsu and reflexolog, providing inspiration for beginner and expert alike. It has now been reformatted with a more modern design and full-colour pictures throughout. It remains the best guide on the market. It shows you how to : *Soothe away stress and tension *Relax and forget your cares *Develop your healing powers *Understand your body signals *Banish headaches and back pain *Expereince health and vitality *Learn the pleasure of caring *Feel loved and valued *Develop your sensitivity *Cope with the pressure of life *Share the language of touch

Author: Lidell, Lucinda  Publisher: Ebury Press]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/fit-for-life-72-50380.html FIT FOR LIFE All diets work and all diets fail, but here at last is hope for anyone who wants to achieve – and maintain – permanent weight loss. Fit For Life is a revolutionary diet and lifestyle programme that allows you to eat unlimited portions of the foods you like and leads you to new levels of overall good health and wellbeing. As you finally put an end to all those years of boring calorie counting and damaging yo-yo dieting, this simple, natural Fit for Life reveals… * the three vital principles to bring permanent weight loss and high energy * the secrets of timing and food combining that work with your natural body cycles * a complete four-week meal plan, menus, delicious recipes and essential shopping tips. Fast, effective and easy to follow, the internationally acclaimed Fit for Life is your answer to a healthier, more vibrant life. Don’t you owe it to yourself to begin today?

Author: Diamond, Harvey  Publisher: Bantam]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/i-can-make-you-thin:-the-ultimate-weight-loss-system-72-88058.html Would you like to eat whatever you want and still lose weight? Would you like to feel really happy with your body? Are you unable to lose those last 10 pounds? Do you find it difficult to say no to second helpings? Do you get disheartened about your eating habits and your weight? Then this amazing book and CD can help you! Welcome to a revolutionary way to stop overeating, control cravings and feel totally motivated to take exercise. Paul McKenna has developed a breakthrough weight-loss system that re-patterns your thoughts, attitudes and beliefs about yourself, your health and food to help you easily take control of your diet and lose weight permanently. As you use Paul's amazing system, the latest psychological techniques will automatically help you to start losing weight straight away! You can use it again and again to make you feel happier about yourself as you go all the way to your ideal shape, size and weight.

Author: McKenna, Paul  Publisher: Bantam Press]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/french-women-don-t-get-fat-72-50428.html The book we've all (certainly every woman between 25 and 75) been waiting for. Classy, chic, convincing, funny, wise, well-written and very timely. It's the ultimate non-diet book, which nonetheless shows us how to eat with balance, control and above all pleasure. Chuck out all the radical diet books, think about what you eat and why, and then enjoy eating the right things (and some of the wrong ones) intelligently, and in smaller portions. Eat, like a French woman, with your head not your stomach. Guiliano, French-born and bred, gets the tone absolutely right. She succeeds in that rare high-wire act of being really serious about her subject but without taking herself too seriously; manages to encourage and inspire and amuse, without being bossy or earnest. This is a book that will make you laugh out loud and yet have you following several of her practical precepts within days – everyone who reads it becomes evangelical(French women don’t go to the gym, they climb the stairs…). It combines just the right balance of memoir, wisdom, wit, delicious recipes, and French common sense.Guiliano emphasizes the virtues of freshness, variety, personal taste, enjoyment and, above all, portion control (research shows that dishes served in US restaurants are 25% larger than those served in restaurants in France!).

Author: Guiliano, Mireille  Publisher: Vintage]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/gi-plan-the-72-88057.html The glycaemic index (GI) is one of the hottest topics in weight loss today. Like Atkins, it's based on carbohydrates but unlike Atkins it's based on the quality of the carbs and allows much more flexibility for the dieter. This book uses GI in a groundbreaking fashion: simply by adding up the GiP value of each food and keeping to an allocated number of GiPs a day, it's possible to lose weight quickly, effortlessly, enjoyably - and permanently. Unlike other diet books, this is not about avoiding foods - it's about eating what you want within healthy boundaries. Importantly, it's about balancing your meal - by eating certain foods together, you can ensure you get a healthy, delicious and low-GI meal - and lose those kilos.

Author: Govindji, Azmina,Puddefoot, Nina  Publisher: Vermilion]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/dr-atkins-new-diet-cookbook-72-88054.html With more than 200 recipes and a useful summary of Dr Atkins bestselling diet philosophy this is the ultimate cookbook for getting and staying slim. Full of delicious low-carbohydrate recipes made with fresh and tasty ingredients to keep dieters on track. Forget counting calories and feast on steak, creamy mushroom soup, roast turkey, tandoori chicken, guacamole and enchilada, chocolate mousse, biscuits, raspberry sorbet, chunky chocolate ice cream and more. This food will provide every bit as much emotional satisfaction as any pre-Atkins way of eating. The Dr Atkins Diet will never let you go hungry; it will make the pounds melt away quickly and then keep you at your ideal weight for the rest of your life.

Author: Atkins, Robert C,Gare, Fran  Publisher: Vermilion]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/slimming-world:-world-of-flavours-72-88055.html If you’ve ever thought that curries, pasta or hamburgers were the scourge of slimmers, think again! The Slimming World approach to food optimising means that you don’t have to miss out on your favourite foods, you can enjoy quick and easy, exotic meals every day of the week. This new book from the UK's leading slimming organisation takes in all manner of international cuisine. You’ll be able to indulge in Italy’s irresistible plates of pasta, India’s spicy curries, China’s noodle and stir-fry dishes as well as an array of mouthwatering recipes from France, Spain, Greece, Morocco, Thailand, the USA and Mexico. Packed with all the nutritional, diet and lifestyle information you need if you’re following the Slimming World food optimising plan, as well as more than 120 delicious recipes, this book is ideal for slimmers or simply anyone wanting an exciting selection of healthy, flavoursome dishes.

Author: Slimming World  Publisher: Ebury Press]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/best-ever-recipes-72-88056.html Food Optimising is the name given by Slimming World to their highly successful weight-loss technique that enables slimmers to lose weight without ever having to go hungry. It is the most slimmer-friendly eating system there is and is based on a deep understanding of the challenges faced by overweight people - no foods are banned, there is no calorie counting and there are hundreds of 'free foods' that can be eaten in unlimited amounts. Published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Slimming World, Best Ever Recipes draws on Slimming World's 40 years of unrivalled experience in helping slimmers achieve their target weight. Packed with nutritional, lifestyle and diet information, as well as more than 120 new, healthy yet delicious recipes, it is the definitive guide to successful - and enjoyable - weight loss.

Author: Slimming World  Publisher: Ebury Press]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/rosemary-conley’s-amazing-inch-loss-plan-72-88059.html Yes! You can lose a stone in a month and my trial dieters proved it. By following my brand new, simple, step-by-step 28-day plan, you’ll see dramatic results like never before. In trials, a team of 50 dieters, aged between 18 and 70, lost an average of 1 stone in just 28 days! Medically approved and the most effective diet I’ve ever created, the Amazing Inch Loss Plan is incredibly easy to follow and provides a safe long-term way of keeping the weight off. I’ve included extensive and varied meal plans, tailored daily exercises and essential motivational tips. Plus, for the first time ever, I’ve incorporated ‘high protein’ meal options – perfect for dieters wishing to avoid carbohydrates.

Author: Conley, Rosemary  Publisher: Century]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/dr-ali-s-nutrition-bible-72-88060.html Each one of us is unique, so it makes sense that no single diet will work for everyone. In Dr Ali's Nutrition Bible, physician to the stars and bestselling author Dr Ali offers a pioneering new approach to eating, based on working with the features that make you who you are. You can dramatically improve the way you feel by using the easy-to-follow programmes devised to let you choose the best foods for you. --Learn all of the nutritional basics such as creating a balanced diet and obtaining essential vitamins and minerals--Adjust your diet according to your age, gender, temperament, lifestyle and your state of health--Plan your meals around the seasons --Give your body a well deserved rest by detoxing--Discover dietary solutions to a range of health problems, including diabetes, colds and flu, irritable bowel syndrome, arthritis, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, anxiety and eczema

Author: Ali, Mosaraf  Publisher: Vermilion]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/reinventing-the-body-resurrecting-the-soul-72-88061.html This important new book picks up where Dr Deepak Chopra left off in his pioneering work Ageless Body, Timeless Mind. Having revealed the connection between our health and our thoughts, Dr Chopra shows us how to create a whole new self – the self we want to be – in this revolutionary sequel. Dr Chopra explains how the body is a reflection of the mind, ‘a symbol in flesh and blood of everything you think and feel’. From early childhood each one of us has invented our bodies and our personalities through our beliefs, conditioning and responses to everyday stress. But we have mostly done this unconsciously, which is why we may now feel unfulfilled. Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul will help us to reconnect with our ideal sense of self, guiding us one step at a time through a remarkable process of renewal and discovery. Chopra invites us all to live from the soul, to satisfy our deepest desires in a life rich with joy and meaning. ‘You are inventing your body in every moment of life,’ he reasons. ‘Why not take control and reinvent it from the highest level?’

Author: Chopra, Deepak  Publisher: Rider]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/instructions-not-included-72-88062.html She thought she could multi-task. And then she became a mum… ‘A tour de force through the confusion, emotions, and chaos of becoming a mum three times in just three and a half years.’ Reviewed on mummydothat.blogspot.com ‘This book is a real gem … Charlotte doesn’t hold back on the tears and tantrums, and not just from the children.’ Reviewed on reviewhullabaloo.blogspot.com

Author: Moerman, Charlotte  Publisher: Virgin Books]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/signposts-72-88063.html Whether we are conscious of it or not, the universe is communicating to us through signs. Native peoples have always known how to interpret these powerful messages, but with the development of technology and the increasing stress of our modern lives, we have become more and more removed from our connection to the earth and from our inner wisdom. We have lost our ability to decipher the signs that surround us and are largely unable to tap in to our innate intuition. Drawing on her Cherokee Indian heritage and her experience with the native tribes of Africa, Australia and New Zealand, international healer Denise Linn helps us to reconnect with the magic of our inner selves so that we may properly interpret these signs - and make the right decisions and choices in our lives. Including a comprehensive dictionary of signs for ease of reference, SIGNPOSTS is essential reading for anyone who wishes to truly hear the `whispers of the universe'.

Author: Linn, Denise  Publisher: Rider]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/happy-children-through-positive-parenting-72-88064.html Happy Children through Positive Parenting is a parenting book with a difference. It does not tell parents how and when to potty train or when to introduce children to solid food. Instead it argues what really matters is helping children to grow up feeling secure and good about themselves, enabling them to gain positive self-esteem. Knowing and liking yourself is so often the key to success in life - affecting personal relationships, general motivation and success in work. Using key words such as 'praise', 'play', 'time', 'touch' and 'talk' Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer speaks to new and experienced parents alike about what helps children to develop and what blocks progress. No matter how difficult parenting may have seemed in the past, this book offers a clear and simple way forward in the most influential relationship of all - that between parent and child.

Author: Hartley-Brewer, Elizabeth  Publisher: Vermilion]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/how-to-raise-a-bright-child-72-88065.html This book offers a positive and practical psychological approach to children's intellectual development. At least one in ten children is born clever enough to make him or her outstanding in some way, and this book will maximise YOUR child's chances of growing up with a bright and lively mind. How to Raise a Bright Child is packed with ideas on how to make your home a learning centre that is stimulating and enjoyable for your child. It tells you how to get the best for your child in whatever circumstances you live, and how to keep getting the best from what school has to give. It is concerned with helping a child to develop into a fully rounded and competent member of society. Dr Joan Freeman offers advice on stimulating and entertaining a new born baby, how young minds develop and learn, ways to make learning fun for pre-school age children and how to encourage motivation at school, as well as providing specific help on subjects such as dyslexia, learning to read and children who are brighter than their age group.

Author: Freeman, Joan  Publisher: Vermilion]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/before-you-call-the-doctor-72-88066.html Recognising symptoms of illness at an early stage is often vital to achieving a cure. But how do you know when something is trivial or really serious? Here at last is a book that can help you decide if and when you should consult a doctor. In this invaluable family health guide, popular doctor Hilary Jones, with the help of charts and illustrations, enables you to diagnose your symptoms and gives practical advice on the sorts of treatment you may need to seek. He answers questions such as: * How long should a headache last before it becomes abnormal? * What is the difference between a twinge of chest pain and a heart attack? * How can you tell if a child's rash indicates measles? If you have ever worried about your own or you family's health, this comprehensive and reassuring book, with its clear and commonsense approach, will make you feel a great deal better.

Author: Jones, Hilary  Publisher: Vermilion]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/wrinkle-cure-the-72-88067.html The Wrinkle Cure is a unique anti-aging plan that combines cosmeceuticals with healthy nutrition to produce a flawless complexion and sense of vitality. Written by one of America's leading dermatologists this simple but phenomenally effective plan is taking America by storm, and is endorsed by many of Hollywood's best celebrity makeup artists. The essential ingredients include Vitamins C and E, and a number of other face-saving antioxidants and nutrients that soften, smooth and refine every skin type. All the advice in the book is supported by the latest and most credible research, which brings together nature and science in the battle against those fine lines.

Author: Perricone, Nicholas  Publisher: Vermilion]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/autism-spectrum-disorders-72-88068.html The National Autistic Society estimates that Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) now affects 500,000 families in the UK alone, while one in 86 children have an ASD-related special educational need. Autism Spectrum Disorders is an essential one-stop reference guide introducing the reader to an understanding of this complex disorder, touching on all aspects related to ASD (including Asperger's Syndrome), with a detailed resource section for those wanting more in-depth information on specific areas. The book is invaluable not only for parents and professionals who work with children but also for potential employees and anyone who works in the public sphere. With chapters on the causes of ASD, diagnosis, treatment and diet, this is a uniquely accessible guide providing practical information in a clear and concise manner.'Given autism's high-profile media, Chantal Sicile-Kira's book could not be more timely. This will be one of those smart, authoritative, user-friendly guides which will-be the essential volume that both parents, health professionals and a wide general readership will reach for in order to fathom this confounding condition' Douglas Kennedy

Author: Sicile-Kira, Chantal  Publisher: Vermilion]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/downs-syndrome-handbook-the-72-88069.html Combining medical knowledge with sympathetic common sense, this completely updated comprehensive handbook offers help and advice to all parents and carers of children with Down's syndrome, and shows them how to help their children flourish and reach their full potential. Written in association with the Down's Syndrome Association, this book goes beyond the average introduction to Down's syndrome and addresses the questions, practical or otherwise, that parents will often find themselves asking, and also offers information and advice on a wide variety of related issues, including:--current medical knowledge about the condition--advice on the special care of babies and young children--education and training--emotional and sexual development--integration into society

Author: Downs Syndrome Association,Newton, Richard  Publisher: Vermilion]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/overcoming-addictions-72-88070.html Now available in B format, Overcoming Addictions shows how to escape dependency on the many mood-altering, and potentially harmful, substances now available. Many of us are addicted to all sorts of things: food, alcohol, coffee, cigarettes and drugs. According to Dr Chopra, many conventional forms of treatment for addiction are negative and fear-based, and therefore less likely to succeed long-term than a more positive, life-enhancing approach. In this programme, based on ancient principles of Ayurvedic mind-body medicine, he enables the reader to become more attuned to the needs and benefits of the spirit, allowing the mind and body to shed destructive dependencies and move on to more satisfying alternatives.

Author: Chopra, Deepak  Publisher: Rider]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/101-foods-that-could-save-your-life-72-88071.html When it comes to food, nature provides a wealth of delicious choices. But each one also supplies unique health benefits. From apples to yogurt, this comprehensive guide to the top 101 power foods from top nutritionist David Grotto proves that what tastes good can also be good for you - and tells you why. For example, did you know... * A handful of tart cherries before bed can help you sleep better * Hot peppers may fight skin cancer * Grape juice may be as heart-healthy as red wine * Honey can help wounds heal faster In working with thousands of clients over many years and searching for the most nutritious and tasty foods, David Grotto made a simple but profound discovery: telling people what they couldn’t eat was far less effective than telling them what they could. So began his list of power foods, rich in nutrients, loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants and important omega fats - and they're more familiar than you might expect. More than a reference book, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life will make a significant impact on your health by guiding you to gradually add these foods to your diet. Plus, each entry includes a history of the food’s origin, therapeutic benefits along with scientific research, tips for use and preparation, and an appetizing recipe from a leading chef or nutritionist. So, get ready to awaken your tastebuds, lose excess weight, and feel the healing begin.

Author: Grotto, David  Publisher: Bantam]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/integrated-health-bible-the-72-88072.html While conventional medicine has disease as its focus, integrated medicine concentrates on the powers of the body that promote health. Central to Dr Ali's philosophy is this concept of self-help and the fact that 80 per cent of illness can be cured without drugs. He believes the majority of illnesses are caused by the emotional, psychological and physical strain we put ourselves under. The Integrated Health Bible shows you how to reverse this by helping the body heal itself and to restore vitality and well-being. This is done by following the Lifestyle Programme, which consists of a regimen of diet, exercise, yoga, relaxation and meditation. And for when things go wrong, there is a diagnosis and treatment programme for up to 40 common ailments - including asthma, back problems, infertility, migraine, sinusitis and stress - combining specific treatments (such as homeopathy, acupuncture, ayurveda), exercises and tips for each problem.

Author: Ali, Mosaraf  Publisher: Vermilion]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/gluten-free-cookbook-for-kids-the-72-88073.html Having to follow a gluten-free diet can be a daunting prospect for children and young adults - they feel isolated at a time when their friends are enjoying everything from bread, pizza and pasta, to crisps, cakes and biscuits. Yet with supermarkets now stocking many gluten-free ingredients, you can make versatile, healthy and enticing gluten-free meals that will appeal to all the family. Based on recipes created for the author's own daughter, The Gluten-free Cookbook for Kids includes: Over 100 recipes from crispy chicken nuggets and quick pizza to birthday cupcakes and peanut butter cookies; Top Ten kids' favourite dishes; A list of store cupboard essentials; Creative ideas for special treats, healthy snacks and lunchboxes; Top tips for eating out, travelling and school trips. The Gluten-free Cookbook for Kids will solve many of your mealtime dilemmas and help your child to learn what they can and can't eat. An essential guide for any gluten-free family.

Author: Rabinovich, Adriana  Publisher: Vermilion]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/dr-atkins-age-defying-diet-revolution-72-88074.html In this new book, bestselling author and cardiologist, Dr Atkins explains how to tailor your diet to defy the ageing process. Research has shown that 70 percent of the signs of ageing are determined by lifestyle, and are therefore within our control. Using his proven programme of diet and vita-nutrient supplementation, Dr Atkinshelps you defy the ageing process by reducing many of the risks ofdiseases responsible for premature ageing. The book presents a symptom-by-symptom discussion of the specific signs of ageing, and their causes, then continues with a comprehensive run-down of recent breakthroughs in age-defying medicine. Dr Atkins Age-Defying Diet Revolution including advice on:--How to find your greatest risk factors--What symptoms and tests will tell you--How to select the most successful diet for you--How to modify and fine tune your diet--How to use antioxidants to defy ageing

Author: Atkins, Robert C  Publisher: Vermilion]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/superstress-solution-72-88075.html For most people, life today means less sleep, less leisure, and less exercise; semi-present parenting, junk food eaten on the run, more caffeine and more work. Our 24/7 news cycle shouts at us from every screen, keeping us on edge with haunting images of war abroad, terror at home, and threats to our finances and health around every corner. The depth and breadth of these phenomena have so profoundly impacted the quality of our lives that the way our bodies respond to it has devolved into a new diagnosis - SuperStress Syndrome - a form of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder produced by the 21st century's over-stimulating lifestyle. Under normal conditions, confronted with dangerous challenges, the human body releases stress hormones that prepare it to meet the demands of the perceived emergency, but then returns the nervous system to a restorative state when the crisis has passed. With SuperStress, stress hormones flow unabated and, unable to adapt to and accommodate this chronic hormonal surge, the human body begins to break down. In addition to immune deficiencies, acute gastrointestinal issues, high blood pressure, chronic inflammation, obesity, and insomnia, this process creates a numbing effect, causing those who experience SuperStress to often mistakenly identify themselves as 'being in control' and able to 'rest' at will. And so the insidious biological cycle continues. The SuperStress Solution shares world-renowned integrative physician Roberta Lee's unique prescription for recognizing, rebalancing, and protecting against the symptoms of SuperStress. It provides a comprehensive questionnaire to help readers evaluate their own level of stress, as well as a healing four-week programme - a series of small, easy-to-incorporate steps toward physical and emotional wellness - that will reset the nervous system and restore a sense of serenity, a well from which to draw strength day to day. The innovative SuperStress Solution programme includes: * Specific recommendations for healing nourishment - the super-foods, herbs and supplements that repair SuperStress damage and that will sustain the body during inevitable times of stress * A detoxification diet to jumpstart the physical repair process, as well as sample menus and a long-term eating plan * Novel ideas for synchronizing routines to a saner pace as well as Dr. Lee's prescription for better sleep * Illustrated exercises that can be done in 5 minute to 1 hour increments: from walking to stretching to golfing - there's something for everyone! * Proven meditative and relaxation techniques that create sanctuary, peace and calm in the moment

Author: Lee, Roberta  Publisher: Bantam Press]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/love-medicine-and-miracles-72-88076.html We do have biological LIVE and DIE mechanisms within us. . . the state of mind changes the state of the body by working through the central nervous system, the endocrine system and the immune system. Exceptional patients manifest the will to live in its most potent form . . . ' writes Dr Bernie Siegel. Drawing on his clinical experience Dr Seigel show how, by reaching out to others, we can alleviate stress and release the body's healing mechanism. In this extraordinary book he shows that when apparently terminal patients take control of their illness they can change, enrich and often prolong their lives far beyond scientific and medical expectation. Through the healing power of love patients who have come under his care have learned that hope and joy can work miracles.

Author: Siegel, Bernie  Publisher: Rider]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/when-panic-attacks-72-88077.html I just know this plane is going to run into turbulence and crash!' 'My mind will go blank when I give my presentation at work and everyone will think I'm an idiot.' 'Why am I so shy and insecure? I'm such a loser!' We all know what it's like to feel anxious, worried or panicky. If any of these thoughts sound familiar, you can change the way you feel. When Panic Attacks will give you the ammunition to quickly defeat any kind of anxiety, including chronic worrying, shyness, public speaking anxiety, test anxiety and phobias without lengthy therapy or prescription drugs. Bestselling author and behavioural psychiatrist Dr David Burns will teach you 40 powerful new anti-anxiety techniques and show you how to select methods that will work for you. The goal is not just feeling a bit better, but complete recovery. All you need is a little courage and the techniques in this book.

Author: Burns, David  Publisher: Vermilion]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/back-sufferers-pocket-guide-the-72-88078.html Back pain is extremely common - about eight in 10 people in the UK are affected at some time in their lives. In the majority of cases, the cause of back pain can be linked to the way the bones, muscles and ligaments in the back work together. With advice on back pain management, the role of medication, the use of bed rest and how to return to work, this handy, pocket edition of Sarah Key's bestselling Back Sufferers' Bible outlines the five stages of spine breakdown and includes an easy exercise programme to help you deal with your individual pain. Whether you are confined to bed with acute back pain or have less severe back problems, but still have to cope with back pain or discomfort on an everyday basis, this straightforward self-help guide will help you to cure your back problems quickly.

Author: Key, Sarah,Roberts, Vicky  Publisher: Vermilion]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/mood-gym-the-72-88079.html All of us feel anxious from time to time, but for one in six people in the UK chronic anxiety and depression can become unbearable and severely disrupt everyday life. The Mood Gym is an interactive programme designed for those sufferers who would like to manage existing negative emotions, and for those who wish to prevent mental health problems in the future. Drawing on the latest research and based on two proven techniques – Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy – this unique guide will: - assess your mood and anxiety levels through interactive quizzes - measure the extent to which you may have thoughts or emotions that make you susceptible to stress, anxiety or depression - help you to change unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour - offer proven coping strategies to help you deal with depression and let you enjoy your life once more - outline complementary therapies, such as relaxation and meditation, to assist you in your recovery Although a stand alone resource, The Mood Gym works alongside the authors’ successful websites – MoodGYM and ecouch – which provide interactive examples, direct feedback, mood exercises and practice workbooks to give readers a chance to practice the skills they are taught throughout the book. The Mood Gym is a unique guide that will help you feel better.

Author: Christensen, Helen,Griffiths, Dr Kathy  Publisher: Vermilion]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/taking-the-medicine-72-88081.html For years patients have placed their trust in doctors and the drugs they prescribe. Yet as Druin Burch’s thought-provoking history of medicine demonstrates our trust has often been misplaced. Only with the development of antibiotics after the Second World War did doctors begin to cure more than they killed but even in this supposedly advanced age patients feel victim to tragedies such as the Thalidomide scandal. Burch argues that the real heroes of medicine are the men and women who demonstrated the vital importance of controlled testing over the ‘intuition’ of doctors and encourages us to ask more questions about the new breed of wonder drugs, to question our own doctors and to press governments against handing control of our medicines, and our lives, to global drug companies. His book is both alarming and optimistic, and is essential reading.

Author: Burch, Druin  Publisher: Vintage]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/countryfile:-great-british-walks-72-88082.html Combining insightful and descriptive writing about our countryside with easy-to-follow practical information and clear, detailed OS mapping, Countryfile: Great British Walks will inspire you to explore some of the most striking areas that our nation has to offer. Offering 100 walks spread across varying terrain, this practical guidebook features a range of outings, from gentle strolls through peaceful scenery to more challenging journeys that take you to the very heart of the Great British wilderness. Covering regions across the country, from the Peak District and Lake District in the Heart of England to the highlands of Scotland and the rolling hills of the South East, this compact guide offers the tried-and tested knowledge of the Countryfile team – providing detailed descriptions of routes and levels of difficulty, as well as comprehensive Ordnance Survey mapping plus practical information to help you plan your trip. Let Countryfile: Great British Walks be your guide to our outstanding countryside.

Author: Scott, Cavan  Publisher: BBC Books]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/with-the-kama-sutra-under-my-arm-72-594.html WITH THE KAMA SUTRA UNDER MY ARM

Author: TRISHA BERNARD  Publisher: STERLING PUBLISHING CO]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/light-on-yoga-72-19654.html LIGHT ON YOGA

Author: BKS IYENGAR  Publisher: HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/light-on-pranayama-72-19880.html LIGHT ON PRANAYAMA

Author: BKS IYENGAR  Publisher: HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/yoga-daily-excerises-72-46605.html YOGA DAILY EXCERISES

Author: NONE  Publisher: CASSELL AND CO]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/asian-secret-opf-secual-ecstasy-72-82676.html ASIAN SECRET OPF SECUAL ECSTASY

Author: GILLY SMITH  Publisher: CITADEL PRESS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/mass-building-training-nutrition-system-72-82677.html This new, long-awaited training manual presents the most detailed, state-of-the-art system for building muscle mass and power ever published. Featured are the six distinct approaches to training for added muscle mass and physical strength, along with the Gold's Gym exclusive revolutionary nutrition program. From workouts designed around muscle recovery times to specific training routines used by champions Lee Haney, Lee Labrada, Andreas Cahling, and Rich Gaspari, among others, the "Gold's Gym Mass Building Training and Nutrition System" will guide you in achieving your ultimate goal. Also includes: 34 key mass- and power-building exercise Sample meal plans for a range of caloric levels The six great bodybuilding lies Solutions for the most common problems aspiring bodybuilders encounter 250 photos of the champions in action Ed Connors and Tim Kimber are co-owners of Gold's Gym Enterpricess, Inc., along with Peter Grymkowski, former Mr. America and Mr. World. Bill Reynolds is the editor in chief of Joe Weider's "Flex" magazine. His previous books include "The Gold's Gym Book of Bodybuilding, Gold's Gym Training Encyclopedia, Supercut," and Weight Training for Beginners."

Author: ED CONNORS  Publisher: CONTEMPORARY BOOKS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/chakras-72-47554.html Chakras can't be seen on an X-ray or MRI, but these energy centers of the body have long been understood by yoga practitioners, acupuncturists, and reflexologists to rule all areas of a person's life. With sumptuous photographs and detailed charts, this "Gaia Busy Person's Guide" explains the location and special qualities of each of the seven chakras, and how to use them to solve specific problems, from reducing stress to easing physical and emotional pain. Anyone can tap into life-enhancing chakra energy with these exercises, which include journal writing, drawing, meditation, and visualization. Each idea is designed to fit today's busy lifestyle.

Author: BRENDA ROSEN  Publisher: OCTOPUS PUBLISHING]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/indian-head-massage-72-77286.html From the ancient Indian tradition of Ayurvedic healing, these head massage techniques have long been shown to relieve headaches, improve circulation, and ease muscle pain and tension. Combined with meditation, visualization, and breathing exercises, they can treat indigestion, harmonize the body's energies, help with psychological problems, and even drug and alcohol dependency. This guide gives busy people ways to experience the benefits of head massage throughout the day--starting with a shower massage, continuing with a series of brief self-massages during travel and at work breaks, and then, at bedtime, sharing an intimate massage routine with a partner.

Author: EILEAN BENTLEY  Publisher: OCTOPUS PUBLISHING]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/a-gaia-busy-person-guide-meditation-72-77287.html Introduction; Chapter One: Mediation - an introduction; Chapter Two: Getting ready for your day; Chapter Three: Travelling with meditation; Chapter Four: Meditation at work; Chapter Five: Relaxing with meditation; Chapter Six: Healing and meditation; Appendices; Index

Author: CHRISTINA RODENBECK  Publisher: GAIA BOOKS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/the-homopathy-bible-72-79487.html This comprehensive book provides a step-by-step guide to treating common ailments and conditions naturally. Practising homeopath, Ambika Wauters explains the history of homeopathy, how it works and provides detailed coverage on each of the key remedies. Fully illustrated and cross-referenced for ease of use, each remedy entry outlines the symptoms, both physical and emotional, it can help to treat. Including advice on dosage and the treatment of babies and children, this will be an essential resource for everyone interested in natural health and healing.

Author: NONE  Publisher: OCTOPUS PUBLISHING]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/the-palmistry-bible-72-79689.html The Wicca Bible offers informative, accessible, balanced, and entertaining insight into the beliefs and practices within the many paths and traditions of Wicca. A veritable one-stop shop for information on all aspects of Wicca today, the book includes Wiccan belief and philosophy, gods and goddesses, herbs and trees important to Wiccans, Wiccan practice, and useful information in the form of glossaries and tables of symbols. It also includes many practical exercises in visualisation, ritual, and magic and offers guidance on customs and traditions, including circlework and coven etiquette. Readers will also find useful sections on divination as used in Wiccan practice, including Tarot, Qabbalah, Tree Iore, Runes, 'Scrying,' and Astrology. The Wicca Bible is a comprehensive illustrated resource for those interested in the fastest-growing religion in the west.

Author: NONE  Publisher: OCTOPUS PUBLISHING]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/the-everthing-great-sex-book-72-82658.html The ultimate book for lovers, this guide is filled with tips and advice--plus information about Viagra, the "Kama Sutra," foreplay and afterplay, and much more. Illustrations. The hottest tips, tricks, and techniques for spicing up your sex.

Author: SUZIE HEUMANN & SUSAN CAMPBELL  Publisher: ADAMS MEDIA]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/shortcuts-to-sexy-abs-72-82659.html SHORTCUTS TO SEXY ABS

Author: COLLEN MORIARTY  Publisher: APPLE PRESS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/the-perfumed-garden-72-82660.html THE PERFUMED GARDEN

Author: NONE  Publisher: ASTROLOG PUBLISHING HOUSE]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/the-golden-lotus-72-82661.html A titillating collection of sexuality, history and art, these books offer a closer look at the erotica of cultures past and how it affects the present. Fascinating and mystifying archeological digs were the basis for many of these topics which resulted in discoveries that surprised even the experts themselves.

Author: NONE  Publisher: ASTROLOG PUBLISHING HOUSE]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/turn-off-the-hunger-switch-naturally-72-82662.html As millions of overweight Americans have already discovered, diets based on restricted calories and exercise are often doomed to fail. They are difficult to maintain, and many people end up feeling dissatisfied and hungry. Dr. Rivas's clinical research with obesity patients unveils that the underlying cause of obesity is a brain problem-a deficiency of key brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, such as norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine. These chemical "switches" are inherited and govern our hunger and how we gain and store fat. The good news is that you can "turn off" these hunger switches and achieve significant, healthy weight loss. In his remarkable program, Dr. Rivas shows you how to determine which kind of switch you have (there are four main types) by taking a simple quiz, and reveals how to turn off the switch with all-natural supplements safely and effectively. His findings have been widely accepted by a growing network of doctors who are achieving unprecedented success with thousands of their own patients.

Author: PAUL RIVAS  Publisher: AVERY]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/the-yoga-of-siddha-tirumular-72-82663.html This book fulfills a longtime need for a comprehensive introduction and commentary in the English language for one of Yoga s greatest source works: the Tirumandiram or Holy Garland of Mantras, described by Dr Georg Feuerstein, Ph.D as important as the Yoga-Sutras of Patanjali, the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga-Vashistha combined. Tirumandiram is considered to be the greatest and earliest seminal work of the Siddhas, the greatest adepts of Yoga, and an encyclopedia of philosophical and spiritual wisdom rendered in verse form. It is a book of Yoga, tantra, alchemy, mysticism, mantra, yantra and philosophy. But without a commentary, it has been difficult for most English readers, unfamiliar with much of its underlying philosophical concepts, to clearly understand. This new book explains clearly the most important themes and philosophical concepts which are woven throughout the Tirumandiram. With an understanding of the basic ideas, the reader will then be stimulated to make a detailed study of the Tirumandiram itself.

Author: NONE  Publisher: BABAJI KRIYA YOGA TRUST]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/the-yoga-of-suddha-boganathar-72-82664.html "The Yoga of Siddha Boganathar volume 2" by Dr. T.N. Ganapathy takes us further into the little known world of the Siddhas, adepts of Yoga, who for millennia, have explored the furthest reaches of human potentiality and spiritual development. Boganathar was not only one of the greatest adepts of Yoga of all time, but also a great scientist. In our present scientific age, the study of his works is especially rewarding. For the past 500 years, our western civilization has suffered from a schism between the rational, scientific view of life, and the spiritual or religious view. This divide, created in the politically charged period of the Reformation still haunts us. So, it is instructive to see in both the life of Boganathar, recorded in volume 1, and the writings on Yoga, in volume 2, how one great man married the two views. Dr. T.N. Ganapathy has rendered a great service to all lovers of spirituality and science in the present work. For the first time ever, the writings of Boganathar, the greatest scientist of the Siddha tradition, have been translated into English, and a useful commentary on these profound and difficult texts has been rendered. The present volume contains poems which all lovers of Kundalini Yoga and Tantra will find inspiring.

Author: TN GANAPATHY  Publisher: BABAJI KRIYA YOGA TRUST]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/beating-sports-injuries-72-82665.html BEATING SPORTS INJURIES

Author: ANDREW PALLAS  Publisher: BARRONS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/beating-back-pain-72-82666.html Back pain has many causes, and this book helps readers identify the several factors contributing to their discomfort. More important, it describes ways to alleviate back pain by following simple techniques that can be integrated with everyday living. In cases where more advanced treatment is needed, this book guides readers through the wide range of therapies offered by conventional and alternative medicine. The rapidly growing selection of "Options for Health" titles each present sound advice on health and fitness. Books in this series cover virtually all medical viewpoints, including conventional medicine, holistic healthcare, herbal remedies, new findings from nutritional scientists, and a variety of long-established, widely accepted therapies. Approximately 40 color photos and illustrations in each book.

Author: DR ANATHONY CAMPBELL  Publisher: BARRONS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/the-natural-guide-to-great-sex-72-82667.html The pharmaceutical industry is currently capitalizing on the desires of millions who hope to enhance their sex lives. Meanwhile, more natural, less costly, and completely safe al-ternatives are available to lovers who know how and where to find them. This book offers completely natural alternatives to products like HRT and Viagra-providing information on herbs, massage techniques, foods, exercises, and atmosphere enhancers that truly work. Among the many topics the author discusses are . . . * How hormone levels affect sexual wellness * Easy ways to measure hormone levels * Nature's hormone enhancing remedies and how to use them * Love-making rituals to create sexual magic * Natural herbal aphrodisiacs for men and women * Natural ways of enhancing orgasm * Sex as spiritual communion The Natural Guide to Great Sex will appeal to both men and women who wish to enjoy satisfying and life-enhancing sexuality. Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 color photos and drawings.

Author: ELLEMN KAMHI  Publisher: BARRONS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/creating-calm-meditation-in-daily-life-72-82668.html Perhaps the most reliable path to spiritual and mental calm is through meditation--a practice dating from antiquity that is basic to many religions. In "Creating Calm," the author introduces readers to principles of meditation, explains mindfulness of breathing, instructs on sitting meditation, and discusses several forms of meditation, including those practiced in both Eastern and Western cultures. Most important, she shows how to incorporate mediation into daily life. Explained here are various forms of mediation, all of which have the power to induce calm. They include: Buddhist chanting, Christian chanting, Torah recitation, Transcendental meditation, Sufi dancing, Yoga, and others. Readers learn how to incorporate meditation into such daily actions as walking, eating, and doing routine chores. Devotional practices and rituals explained include Christian prayer, the Zen Buddhist tea ceremony, flower arranging, and Islamic prayer. Approximately 60 illustrations help clarify the principles and practices of meditation.

Author: GILLL FARRER  Publisher: BARRONS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/naked-ambition-72-82669.html When adult entertainment first appeared on the pop culture radar as an underground film phenomenon, women were little more than starlets, who -- for the most part -- answered to men. But as pornography evolved in step with technology and consumer demand over the past twenty years, it also reflected the shifting political climate. Greater sexual equality started to appear both in front of and behind the cameras. Not only did female performers take charge for the first time of their careers, but women began running the companies people purchase movies from, opening woman-friendly sex shops and writing thoughtful, analytical commentary on pornography-often from a feminist perspective. In "Naked Ambition, adult entertainment industry insider Carly Milne takes readers behind the scenes and on to the frontlines of today's woman-owned and supported adult entertainment industry that has revolutionized both pornography and the traditional feminist movement that has for years often stood in opposition to it. Personal essays by Jenna Jameson, Theresa Flynt, Violet Blue, Holly Randall, Tristan Taormino, Tera Patrick, Danni Ashe, Nina Hartley, Jane Duvall and Rachel Kramer Bussel, among other top women pornographers and pornography supporters showcase this relatively recent but fast-growing segment of adult entertainment producers and consumers.

Author: CARLY MILNE  Publisher: CAREER PRESS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/the-complete-book-of-hairstyling-72-82670.html "I defy anyone to underestimate the power of hair and its ability to transform the way you look and feel!" says internationally-renowned hairdresser, Charles Worthington. Drawing on his experience and his team of stylists, The Complete Book of Hairstyling makes fabulous hair accessible to everyone every day of the year. Filled with creative hairstyles, easy-to-follow instructions, valuable tips and salon secrets, The Complete Book of Hairstyling is an indispensable hair bible for all women. This wealth of knowledge is supplemented by the fun and fictional story of four young women as they pursue their careers and love lives and solve their own hair dilemmas. You'll never have a bad hair day again! Features include: - over 100 fabulous and achievable hairstyles to suit every occasion: city hair, big date hair, vacation hair and big day hair - color and cut advice for all face shapes, hair types and skin tones - hair and styling basics - updos do's and don'ts - tips on maintaining peak condition hair for vacations - simple ways to 'jazz up' hairstyles to create unique looks - everyday hair problems and solutions - S.O.S. emergency quick fixes for vacations, weddings and work - tips on the right kinds of hair products to use for peak condition hair The Complete Book of Hairstyling is illustrated with hundreds of specially commissioned photographs and illustrations.

Author: CHARLES WORTHINGTON  Publisher: CARLTON BOOKS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/home-spa-pamper-your-head-to-toe-72-82671.html HOME SPA PAMPER YOUR HEAD TO TOE

Author: CHRISSIE PAINELL  Publisher: CARLTON BOOKS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/healing-yoga-72-82672.html A valuable resource for anyone who wants to prevent disease or treat the symptoms of an illness they already have, Healing Yoga shows you how to promote holistic healing and balance in the body through yoga postures and sequences. The book is organized to address disorders in the gastrointestinal, respiratory, nerve, endocrine, and musculo-skeletal systems of the body. Each chapter contains a series of yoga exercises and asanas, both static and dynamic, that promote health by massaging the body's muscles and internal organs and rebalancing your body. There are exercises for everyone-from simple beginner's poses to advanced exercises-and for all age groups and physical capabilities, with tips on how to modify the poses in order to make them harder or

Author: LIZ LARK  Publisher: CARLTON BOOKS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/a-couple`s-guide-to-loving-72-82673.html Choose your own pathway to improving practical lovemaking skills, building intimacy, and trying new techniques. A Couples Guide to Lovings special split-page format maximizes freestyle presentation and cross-referencing by dividing up its wealth of information and suggestions into His and Hers categories with helpful text and over 250 full-color instructive illustrations. Dr. Andrew Stanway, a leading couples therapist and author of the best-selling The Art of Sensual Loving, brings his encyclopedic knowledge of relationships to this practical, handy guide. Since both men and women have their own attitudes, preconceptions, and assumptions about the opposite sex, A Couples Guide to Loving is written with both partners in mind. With twenty-five years of clinical practice behind him, Dr. Stanway explores how couples today can be not only closer in their relationships, but also more innovative in their lovemaking. Dispensing with conventional structures in favor of a free-form approach, he addresses such topics as living together, the importance of communication, new experiences, and favorite positions. A Couples Guide to Loving combines candid, up-to-date advice with original art and illustrations in a brand-new format

Author: DR. ANDREW STANWAY  Publisher: CARROLL & GRAF PUBLISHERS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/how-was-it-for-you--72-82674.html HOW WAS IT FOR YOU?

Author: ANNE HOPPERS  Publisher: CARROLLAND BROWN]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/the-art-of-erotic-massage-72-82675.html Massage is now increasingly being seen as a means of communication between people who use it as a way of showing their love and care, enriching interpersonal relationships. This photo-filled guide is designed to help those who wish to enrich their sensual and erotic experiences. Learn the joys of erotic massage, using aromatherapy, Shiatsu, acupressure, and reflexology. 

Author: DR ANDREW YORKE  Publisher: CASSELL AND CO]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/great-spa-escapes-72-82678.html Great Spa Escapes sets out to discover the very best of what is on offer in every corner of the world. It does the groundwork for the time-poor and careworn, examining the spas, their environment, their setting, their ambience, their architecture, their food, and their therapies, showing the way to the Great Escapes for pampered bodies and carefree minds. "This is the book that I would want to frequently refer to and one that would lend itself to being carted around in airline hand baggage and being left in the sun on a poolside recliner." (Dr. Bruce E. Osborne, The Spas Directory)

Author: NONE  Publisher: DALINI BOOKS LTD]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/erotic-massage-72-82681.html Whether you want to improve communication within a relationship or just find new ways to have fun, "Erotic Massage" will teach you foolproof techniques for erotic stimulation. Get closer to your partner with new playful, exploratory games to try as part of lovemaking. This title is a must for those who want to learn to use massage not only as foreplay but as a way of intensifying orgasm. It is an essential bedtime reading!

Author: ANNE HOOPER  Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/yoga-wisdom-practice-72-82682.html Contains practical yoga instruction and words of wisdom for health, happiness and a better world. This title shows you what yoga can do for your health, happiness and whole life. Blending wisdom both ancient and modern and practical advice and guidance, it offers an all-embracing way to bring health, happiness and harmony to the way you live

Author: BKS IYENGAR  Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/muscle-up-72-82683.html These dynamic workouts were created to help you pack on muscle and create upper body definition in a matter of weeks. Achieve looks you never thought possible as you turn on, tune in and muscle up this summer.

Author: MATT ROBERTS  Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/first-aid-children-fast-72-82685.html Fully revised practical guide to dealing with childhood emergencies. From minor injuries such as scraped knees to major, potentially life-threatening conditions such as choking and shock, Johns Hopkins First Aid for Children Fast provides clear, step-by-step instructions for dealing with any childhood problem. Originally published in 1995, it has been completely revised and updated in line with currently accepted first aid techniques, including all changes made by the International Guidelines 2000 Conference on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

Author: NONE  Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/sex-and-spirit-72-82686.html SEX AND SPIRIT

Author: CLIFFORD BISHOP  Publisher: DUNCAN BAIRD PUBLISHERS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/sex-and-spirituality-72-82687.html Drawing upon a range of traditions and cultures, and presenting a series of profound and thought-provoking themes, this book is a fascination exploration of the powerful relationship between sex and the human spirit.

Author: CLIFFORD BISHOP  Publisher: DUNCAN BAIRD PUBLISHERS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/little-book-of-the-kama-sutra-72-82688.html he Little Book of the Kama Sutra is a hilarious parody of the art of love. Have you had enough of being told you not doing it right, often enough, or with enough imagination? Are you beginning to feel like someone knows something you don't, that the rest of your office, the rest of your town, in fact the rest of the world, is having better sex than you? If you're bored of Maxim magazine telling you new tricks, if you're bored of Marie Claire telling you how to have six of them in one night - then this book is for you.

Author: ROHAN CANDAPPAS  Publisher: EBURY PRESS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/sex-carnival-72-82689.html A whimsical, eye-opening record of one man's travels into the bold new world of porn. A guide for the uninitiated and the bewildered, a hands-on intro for anyone who wonders why the porno biz has become so mainstream in just the last few years. Brownstein's global travels take him from watching Tristan and other sex superstars accept their trophies at the annual porn awards ceremony in Las Vegas to witnessing the weekend shopping sprees of Dutch families as the kids push their grocery carts through the biggest sex supermarkets on earth. He takes us from dungeons and dragons pleasure chambers in New York to a different kind of pleasure--the rough trade in Hamburg. And along the way, he stops off to catch some lap-dancing in Montreal and all kinds of unexpected action at the sex bars of Paris. A lively account of our obsession with the business of sex, an odyssey of one man's encounters with a universe of titillation that is fresh, original, naughty, and very bizarre.

Author: BILL BEOWNSTEIN  Publisher: ECW PRESS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/tai-chi-in-a-box-72-82690.html This book introduces Tai Chi to the beginner and explains the benefits of this system of exercise.

Author: ANGUS CLARK  Publisher: ELEMENT]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/boot-camp-abs-get-rock-hard-abs-72-82691.html Not for the weak of heart or the wishy-washy weekend gym-goer, Boot Camp Abs is designed to finally kick those abs into shape military style. Readers will find an intense, burn-off-the-fat/pump-up-the-muscles workout by a former Marine Corps officer. The workout includes an eight-week program including cardio, strength, and core exercises designed specifically to tone-up and shape the abs into the washboards of steel we all dream about. This training manual features step-by-step pictures of the author and a male instructor doing each of the exercises in front of the backdrop of BostonAEs Charles River. The book includes: An 8-week program designed to get the abs into shape Hints and tips on the cardio workouts that will accelerate ab development Step-by-step photos of each of the workouts included in the book aand much more

Author: NONE  Publisher: FAIR WINDS PRESS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/the-good-back-book-72-82692.html "The essential guide to maintaining a healthy back." Back pain is the second most common health complaint. The Good Back Book is the essential handbook on clinically proven therapies for preventing back problems, improving everyday posture and embracing a healthier lifestyle. The book is a balanced approach to back health that accounts for stress, gravity, workplace conditions, age, and weight. With jargon-free text and clear illustrations, the book provides an understanding of spinal anatomy. Spinal and muscular stability and flexibility are critically important for relieving and avoiding back problems. Featured here are equipment-free exercises for improving back stability and flexibility. Common posture faults are described and illustrated along with specific exercises for correcting them. The book offers advice for achieving good posture in a wide variety of situations: working at a desk, cooking in the kitchen, standing in a bus, ironing and sweeping, lifting, walking, and carrying a backpack to school. Alternate remedies and therapies are explored -- including what results are reasonable to expect. The Good Back Book discusses: Physiotherapy Osteopathy Chiropractic Yoga Pilates Massage therapies and deep tissue manipulation In a detailed Q&A section, the author answers commonly-asked questions. The Good Back Book is a practical guide of proven techniques anyone can use to relieve and avoid back pain.

Author: RENITA FEHRSEN  Publisher: FIREFLY BOOKS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/the-playboy-guide-to-bachelor-parties-72-82693.html Planning a bachelor party can throw even the most confident man into a sweat. This handbook comes to the rescue with plans that cover the full-range of options--from traditional R-rated bashes to newly popular PG parties--and offers tips and recommendations suitable for budgets of all sizes. Illustrations. Most bachelor parties are flawed in some way -- boring, predictable, uncomfortable, expensive, unstructured. The culprit: bad planning. "The Playboy Guide to Bachelor Parties" makes a great gift for any man, whether he's planning a traditional raunchy boozefest or a more civilized affair of steaks and scotch. Learn what usually goes wrong and why; the who, when, and where of invitations; how much the night will cost; the ins and outs of cigars, booze, and limousines; and last-minute bachelor party ideas. There are more options than you think Activities range from the PG-rated fishing, golfing, skydiving, and whitewater rafting to the R-rated strippers and shot glasses. Do you know how to toast the groom? How to call for a stripper -- and not get scammed? And what to tell your girlfriend the next day? Playboy, in its 50th year of celebrating bachelorhood, knows best. - Contains complete listings of possible party activities and prices - Includes complete city guides for hotspots like Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Tijuana - Explains brothel terms and stripper scams - Saves party planners money and hassles - Offers a mix-and-match activity chart and to-do checklist - Loaded with entertaining trivia, quotes, toasts, and classic Playboy cartoons

Author: JAMES OLIUVER CURY  Publisher: FIRESIDE BOOK]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/complete-encyclopedia-of-medicine-health-72-82694.html This medical and health reference is comprehensive in scope, thoroughly illustrated, and easy-to-use. It contains up-to- date information on all aspects of medicine and health.

Author: NONE  Publisher: FOREIGN MEDIA BOOKS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/encyclopedia-of-unusual-sex-practices-72-82695.html This encyclopaedia covers all types of sexual practice, from the familiar to the bizarre. It presents a guide to human sexual expression, covering practices and beliefs from cultures worldwide and throughout history. It also provides a survey of modern habits from acrotomophilia to zelophobia.

Author: BRENDA LOVE  Publisher: GREENWICH EDITIONS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/50-ways-to-secual-ecstasy-72-82696.html This book offers up a range of techniques and tips that you and your partner might not have thought of, or heard of with the aim of having fun and fulfilling sex.

Author: BRENDA LOVE  Publisher: GREENWICH EDITIONS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/aromatherapy-solutions-72-82697.html Aromatherapy: it's in the air A simple scented oil can make the body feel better, boost the spirits, and ease the mind. Whether applied in a massage, used in a fragrant bath, or sprayed, these gentle, effective aromatherapies provide pleasing alternatives to chemical based medicines. This beautifully photographed guide tells all about what these oils are, how they work, and how to take advantage of their healing potential. See how to blend the oils and choose the right ones to relieve complaints of respiratory, circulatory, digestive, immune, and female reproductive problems. The illustrated, full-body massage sequence practically guides your hand, stroke by stroke, with techniques for a sensual massage and massages for babies and children. Try mixtures to balance mind and body, or create aphrodisiac perfumes. For quick reference, a directory sets out the properties and uses of all the recommended essential and carrier oils. 

Author: VERONICA SIBLEY  Publisher: HAMLYN]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/ancient-secret-of-the-fountain-of-youth-cookbk-72-82698.html A cook's companion to the #1 international bestseller Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth

Author: JENNY FREDERIKSEN  Publisher: HARBOR PRESS]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/organic-inc-72-82699.html Business writer Fromartz traces organic food back to its anti-industrial origins more than a century ago. Then he follows it forward again, casting a spotlight on the innovators who created an alternative way of producing food that took root and grew beyond their wildest expectations. "Who would have thought that a natural food supermarket could have been a financial refuge from the dot-com bust? But it had. Sales of organic food had shot up about 20 percent per year since 1990, reaching $11 billion by 2003 . . . Whole Foods managed to sidestep that fray by focusing on, well, people like me. "Organic food has become a juggernaut in an otherwise sluggish food industry, growing at 20 percent a year as products like organic ketchup and corn chips vie for shelf space with conventional comestibles. But what is organic food? Is it really better for you? Where did it come from, and why are so many of us buying it? Business writer Samuel Fromartz set out to get the story behind this surprising success after he noticed that his own food choices were changing with the times. In "Organic, Inc.," Fromartz traces organic food back to its anti-industrial origins more than a century ago. Then he follows it forward again, casting a spotlight on the innovators who created an alternative way of producing food that took root and grew beyond their wildest expectations. In the process he captures how the industry came to risk betraying the very ideals that drove its success in a classically complex case of free-market triumph.

Author: SAMUEL FROMARTZ  Publisher: HARCOURT]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.bookvook.com/book/details/zen-sex-72-82700.html Now in paperback. Beautifully presented, Zen's eternal principles are applied to love making--illuminating the rich spiritual and sensual possibilities of fully savouring each moment of sexual intimacy. "In life, there are many paths to attaining true wisdom. Zen is one of them. Sex is another. This is where the two paths converge." --from the Introduction Zen philosophy tells us that the great truth of the universe applies to all things at all times. Every moment of life, from guitar playing to working at the computer, to making love, offers a chance for Zen realization. Just awaken to that truth, Zen masters say; how and where do not matter. Sex offers the same opportunity for enlightenment as anything else. Zen Sex guides readers to the realization of that opportunity with "The Ten Stages of Zen Sex" and "The Six Principles in the Way of Making Love." Philip Sudo reminds our sex-obsessed age that not only is sex a fundamentally spiritual endeavour, it is indeed sacred. This elegant, gorgeous book will appeal not only to Zen practitioners, but to any one looking for enlightenment and spirituality in all aspects of life. o Great gift potential. o Good for the sex book audience, Zen practitioners and readers looking for meaningful sex. o While there are quite a few books that deal with spirituality and sex from the Tantric and Taoist tradition, no other book has brought together Zen and sex. o Easy-to-do practices help readers learn and experience Zen sex.

Author: PHILIP TOSHIO SUDO  Publisher: HARPER SANFRANCISO]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0100