Sodas are astonishing products Little more than flavored sugar-water these drinks cost practically nothing to produce or buy yet have turned their makers-principally Coca-Cola & Pepsi Co-into a multibillion-dollar industry with global recognition distribution & political power Billed as "refreshing" "tasty" "crisp" & "the real thing" sodas also happen to be so well established to contribute to poor dental hygiene higher calorie intake obesity & type-2 diabetes that the first line of defense against any of these conditions is to simply stop drinking them Habitually drinking large volumes of soda not only harms individual health but also burdens societies with runaway healthcare costs So how did products containing absurdly inexpensive ingredients become multibillion dollar industries & international brand icons while also having a devastating impact on public health? In Soda Politics the 2016 James Beard Award for Writing & Literature Winner Dr Marion Nestle answers this question by detailing all of the ways that the soft drink industry works overtime to make drinking soda as common & accepted as drinking water for adults & children Dr Nestle a renowned food & nutrition policy expert & public health advocate shows how sodas are principally miracles of advertising; Coca-Cola & Pepsi Co spend billions of dollars each year to promote their sale to children minorities & low-income populations in developing as well as industrialized nations & once they have stimulated that demand they leave no stone unturned to protect profits That

Includes:: lobbying to prevent any measures that would discourage soda sales strategically donating money to health organizations & researchers who can make the science about sodas appear confusing & engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities to create goodwill & silence critics Soda Politics follows the money trail wherever it leads revealing how hard Big Soda works to sell as much of their products as possible to an increasingly obese world But Soda Politics does more than just diagnose a problem-it encourages readers to help find solutions From Berkeley to Mexico City & beyond advocates are successfully countering the relentless marketing promotion & political protection of sugary drinks & their actions are having an impact-for all of the hardball & softball tactics the soft drink industry employs to maintain the status quo soda consumption has been flat or falling for years Health advocacy campaigns are now the single greatest threat to soda companies' profits Soda Politics provides readers with the tools they need to keep up pressure on Big Soda in order to build healthier & more sustainable food systems

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Maths is a part of everyday life & there's no denying it For anyone who has blocked distant memories of complicated algebraic formulae or incomprehensible trigonometry numbers can strike fear at your very core It is however an unavoidable part of life so why struggle through without a clue? Hywel Carver is passionate about making maths approachable for everyone In his go-to guide he introduces handy arithmetricks' that help solve multiplication & division problems with rounding & approximations; explains fractions percentages & ratios how to convert between them & understand increases decreases & multiplication; delves into all types of conversions
- metric versus imperial Celsius to Fahrenheit as well as distances & speeds These mathematical theories can then be applied to common conundrums such as how mortgages & loans actually work grasping an understanding of compound interest the chances & probability of success in gambling games & how to analyse statistics & data including causality coincidence & correlation Sodding Sums will subtract stress & divide difficulty so you no longer feel clueless when challenged by maths
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We’ve all spent a few too many hours on the sofa being unable to find the remote control to change the channel after you’ve just binged 10 hours of the hottest new series The Maison & White Sofa Armrest Organiser is a smart storage solution that provides you with a neat & tidy way of keeping all your TV accessories in one place Featuring 4 dedicated slots that are perfectly sized for a variety of remotes all you have to do is drape the caddy over the armrest of your sofa or armchair & you then have a handy place to keep all your accessories within arms reach MULTI-PURPOSEIn the 21st Century lounging on our sofas isn&t just for watching television with the popularity of tablets & e Books larger than ever With this in mind we&ve also added a larger slot that is perfect for keeping your iPad or tablet safe If you’re a little more ‘old-school’ why not use it for your magazines or TV guides? You could even use the remote holders as a safe place for the reading glasses that you can never seem to find NON-SLIP BEADINGOn the reverse of the Maison & White Sofa Armrest Organiser we’ve added some specially engineered non-slip beading to make sure that when you’ve got the caddy full with remotes there&s no danger of it slipping away & falling to the floor Specification Size 90cm x 34cm
- Compatible with Sky Remotes (Older models & Sky Q) Materia I 600D Oxford Cloth Polyurethane Coating In the Box 1 x Sofa Armrest Organiser 2 Year Warranty All product images © 2019 Maison & White (Xbite Ltd)
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Thousands of people never consider protecting their sofa or attempting to prolong its lifespan Being the most adored & used piece of furniture in any home your sofas & armchairs take some tough love from kids playfully jumping around on them to long lazy weekends under a blanket binging your favourite series’ The Maison & White sofa protectors can change all this designed with strong MDF boards when placed under your sofa cushions they are guaranteed to prevent any sagging & wear & tear; breathing new life into the sofa you just can&t bear to part with yet or to add some longevity of that new suite you’ve worked so hard to buy you&ll be grateful for showing your relaxation hub the extra attention it deserves REINFORCEMENTSOnce easily placed between the base of your sofa & cushions the strong MDF boards featured in the design of this product act as a barrier between the weaker base & any weight that can cause it to sag or break over time with extensive use Providing reinforcement & increasing the lifespan at a fraction of the cost of replacing an entire suite OLD & NEWThis Sofa Seat Protector will support your sofas & armchairs without needing any assistance other than being placed down once Whether you have just purchased your dream sofa & want to ensure a long lifespan or are looking to breathe some new life into an ageing armchair the Maison & White sofa protector is a perfect addition to one of your homes most used items All product images © 2019 Maison & White (Xbite Ltd) Size 112cm x 48cm x 05cm Material Inner Material
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- PVCIn The Box 2 Sofa Seat Protector 2 Year Manufacturer Warranty All product images © 2019 Maison & White (Xbite Ltd)

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Thousands of people never consider protecting their sofa or attempting to prolong its lifespan Being the most adored & used piece of furniture in any home your sofas & armchairs take some tough love from kids playfully jumping around on them to long lazy weekends under a blanket binging your favourite series’ The Maison & White sofa protectors can change all this designed with strong MDF boards when placed under your sofa cushions they are guaranteed to prevent any sagging & wear & tear; breathing new life into the sofa you just can&t bear to part with yet or to add some longevity of that new suite you’ve worked so hard to buy you&ll be grateful for showing your relaxation hub the extra attention it deserves REINFORCEMENTSOnce easily placed between the base of your sofa & cushions the strong MDF boards featured in the design of this product act as a barrier between the weaker base & any weight that can cause it to sag or break over time with extensive use Providing reinforcement & increasing the lifespan at a fraction of the cost of replacing an entire suite OLD & NEWThis Sofa Seat Protector will support your sofas & armchairs without needing any assistance other than being placed down once Whether you have just purchased your dream sofa & want to ensure a long lifespan or are looking to breathe some new life into an ageing armchair the Maison & White sofa protector is a perfect addition to one of your homes most used items All product images © 2019 Maison & White (Xbite Ltd) Size 166cm x 48cm x 05cm Material Inner Material
- MDF Outer Material
- PVCIn The Box 3 Sofa Seat Protector 2 Year Manufacturer Warranty All product images © 2019 Maison & White (Xbite Ltd)

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Travel & style influencer Sofia Sanchez de Betak invites readers on a journey to off-the-radar hideaways where those in the know seek unforgettable experiences Partake in the eclectic literary legacy of Naples's Albergo del Purgatorio where guests are asked to leave behind a book of their choosing Enjoy being surrounded by art at the Marco Polo Mansion owned by a painter whose works in progress adorn the hotel From the savannas of Kenya to the glacial bays of Iceland to the soaring mountains of Patagonia these vibrant stories will inspire travelers to explore beyond the known & experience the euphoria of cultural immersion & discovery ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Christian Slater stars in this espionage thriller as a former agent on the trail of a vigilante hitman When terrorists on America&s most-wanted list start being eliminated by an unknown killer American ambassador Ashdown (Donald Sutherland) enlists the help of ex-FBI agent Biggs (Slater) to trace the assassin&s identity before there&s an international incident But with the clock ticking the body count rising & his investigation stalling Biggs soon finds himself being drawn into a deadly game of cat & mouse against a ruthlessly efficient opponent ...