In his new history of food acclaimed historian Massimo Montanari traces the development of medieval tastes-both culinary & cultural-from raw materials to market & captures their reflections in today's food trends Tying the ingredients of our diet evolution to the growth of human civilization he immerses readers in the passionate debates & bold inventions that transformed food from a simple staple to a potent factor in health & a symbol of social & ideological standing Montanari returns to the prestigious Salerno school of medicine the mother of all medical schools to plot the theory of food that took shape in the twelfth century He reviews the influence of the Near Eastern spice routes which introduced new flavors & cooking techniques to European kitchens & reads Europe's earliest cookbooks which took cues from old Roman practices that valued artifice & mixed flavors Dishes were largely low-fat & meats & fish were seasoned with vinegar citrus juices & wine He highlights other dishes habits & battles that mirror contemporary culinary identity including the refinement of pasta polenta bread & other flour-based foods; the transition to more advanced cooking tools & formal dining implements; the controversy over cooking with oil lard or butter; dietary regimens; & the consumption & cultural meaning of water & wine As people became more cognizant of their physicality individuality & place in the cosmos Montanari shows they adopted a new attitude toward food investing as much in its pleasure & possibilities as in its acquisition ...

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play On this fantastic DVD Meditate BAREFOOT DOCTOR will dispel all the mysteries surrounding meditation The Barefoot Doctor will show you how to meditate & why you should meditate He will explain to you how meditation has affected his life & being for the better & how if you follow his easy instructions you too could be living the life you deserve Free of mumbo jumbo robes or leotards Meditate makes meditation easy to understand & practice so giving you the balance & harmony you really want in your life On this DVD you will learn • How to relax & feel calm & in command • How to generate a feeling of power & energy • How to visualise yourself in the state you really want to be in & then how to get there & become that state • How to put more meaning & love into your relationships • How to draw into yourself & feel inner calm & confidence • How to give yourself positive commands just when you need them • How to relax & overcome the stresses of everyday life • How to enjoy each & every minute to the maximum come what may • And much much more ...

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Meditation is a technique that can be used to experience peace tranquility & an inner beauty leading us to rethink everything around us even ourselves It prompts us to trust in the ability we have to use & direct our energies to purify our bodies & minds so that we can discover & develop our spirituality Dr Brian Weiss author of the million copy bestseller Many Lives Many Masters has written a very special book to help with the practice of meditation (an audio download is also included to help guide you through the process) Meditation Achieving Inner Peace & Tranquility in Your Life

Includes:: the techniques Dr Weiss uses on his patients for past life regression many of whom have conquered insomnia anxiety phobias weight issues & disease Meditation can also lower blood pressure strengthen the immune system & reduce stress As Dr Weiss says ' It all starts by closing our eyes relaxing our muscles & slowing down our breathing Little by little we ask our minds to block out the clamouring voices that usually bombard it this means living this moment intensely letting go & surrendering' This book is the first step on a more peaceful relaxing journey through life

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A practical step-by-step guide to meditation suitable for beginners as well as those wishing to refresh their knowledge & inspire their practice Matteo shares the essence of the many teachings & practices he learned during his 20 years of study under eminent teachers in Nepal India Tibet & Thailand & his guidance is especially relevant as an antidote to today's stresses & challenges Matteo shares how to- Develop a daily meditation practice- Connect the body & mind with body-scanning meditation- Integrate mindfulness awareness into everyday life- Meditate while walking drinking tea eating & in daily life- Come to know your heart & mind in the innermost way ...