Each title in this new series from Raintree Perspectives" looks at a different culture where the environment has a major impact on the lives of the people that live there. Looking at aspects of life familiar to young readers such as food clothing school leisure & celebrations this series provides an insight into life in various environments around the world. Each title is packed with photography to interest the reader & provide starting points for discussion. Features such as recipes traditional games & craft activities give readers a taste of other cultures." ...

The How to Live as a Muslim Series" is an essential guide for anyone who seeks to acquire an accurate knowledge of Islam as it elucidates all the facets of Islam with precise brevity in three volumes: " An Introduction to Islamic Faith & Thought" " Living in the Shade of Islam" & " Living the Ethics & Morality of Islam" respectively. The first volume of the series delves into the heart of the matter presenting clearly the fundamentals & different aspects of Islamic faith. It makes an effort to peel away the layers of what we think we know about Islam to reveal what Islam says about itself & to explain the pillars of the Islamic faith. It discusses Islams worldview how we fit into it & what God expects of us. It explains why Prophets were sent to guide us to the truth why the Quran is the best guide for this journey & how & why God equipped us to make this journey. Also examined in detail are the Resurrection & the Afterlife Divine Destiny eschatology death & the spirit after death & the invisible realm of existence." ...

Do you want to learn Italian or brush up what you know already? Are you looking for a course with a traditional approach to language learning based on solid grammatical foundations translation skills & practical vocabulary? If so this is the course for you. The material covers a variety of everyday topics in a simple concise manner. There are plenty of examples & explanations to illustrate how the language works & to build confidence. Each unit designed to build systematically on what you have already learned contains:
- clear grammar explanations
- vocabulary lists
- reading material consisting of a story dialogue or letter
- questions for speaking practice
- exercises This new 6th edition comes with a brand new 32pp test-yourself section giving you extra practice & allowing you to monitor your progress as you go through the course helping you keep on top of tricky grammar points & regularly testing the vocabulary youre learning. The accompanying CD will help with listening & speaking. In addition to a full pronunciation section it contains reading passages & dialogues from the course book followed by comprehension questions in Italian together with model answers.




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With so many customers from her restaurant asking for her delicious recipes Jutka Harstein decided it was time to write a cookery book... This beautiful hardback book with soft h&-drawn pencil illustrations is filled with nourishing recipes for all the family to enjoy. Jutka shares stories of food from her childhood in Hungary popular recipes for healthy childrens meals celebratory food to share with friends & recipes through the seasons. Inspired by Rudolf Steiners ideas Jutka

Includes:: advice on nutrition & planning balanced meals that will nourish body mind & spirit. She gives delicious options for including seven grains over the seven days of the week. All recipes use organic vegetarian food & are also kosher. The recipes are interspersed with charming personal anecdotes from her own life & the inspiration behind her recipes which make this book a real joy to read.

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Welcome to the glam & fab world of Sam Faiers
- star of the hit TV programme The Only Way is Essex. Read on to find out what it
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This book shows the reader how to customise their own healthy plans for long-term weight loss & optimal well-being. It evaluates low-carb diet programmes such as the Dukan Diet & the Low GI Diet with refreshing candour. It explores the many scientific discoveries made in the last five years about appetite brain chemistry cravings & sugar addiction. The best low-carb guide just got better. Nutrition expert Jonny Bowdens bestselling low-carbohydrate eating plan is now both more flexible & more effective at fighting appetite cravings. This updated edition of Living Low Carb" explores the many scientific discoveries made in the last five years about brain chemistry appetite cravings carbohydrates & sugar addiction. With refreshing candour Bowden evaluates all the low-carb programmes in light of the latest scientific research including the " Dukan Diet" the " Low GI Diet" & the " Ultimate New York Diet" showing you how to customise your own healthy plan for long-term weight loss & optimal well-being." ...

Living Magically is a book that has changed countless lives. In this lively & inspiring guide to the tools & techniques of metaphysics Gill Edwards outlines a spiritually-based psychology for the times that we live in. Taking a practical self-help approach Living Magically will help you to: Rediscover your inner wisdom; Break through your fears blockages & limitations; Let go of the past & reach for the future; Grow through love & joy rather than pain & struggle; Heal your inner child; Listen to the whispers from your Higher Self; Make your dreams come true ...

The Living Mountain is a lyrical testament in praise of the Cairngorms. It is a work deeply rooted in Nan Shepherds knowledge of the natural world & a poetic & philosophical meditation on our longing for high & holy places. Drawing on different perspectives of the mountain environment Shepherd makes the familiar strange & the strange awe-inspiring. Her sensitivity & powers of observation put her into the front rank of nature writing. ...

A week before Christmas Debbie Stansfields life falls apart. Her son
- her funny cheeky kind Richard
- has been found hanging

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A fun & practical guide for adopting Paleo diet principles into your daily life The human body survived for more than 2 million years with the food found in nature: game meat fish vegetables wild fruits eggs & nuts. Humans were thriving on this diet high in animal fat & proteins & low in carbohydrates but things changed when we introduced unnatural & processed foods to our bodies. The Paleo movement is one of todays hottest diet & healthy-eating approaches. Its appeal comes from the fact that it is a sustainable alternative to more restrictive diets that often lead to burnout & failed weight loss efforts. The Paleo diet is about using natural foods to achieve great health & a perfect physique. Living Paleo For Dummies shows you how to adopt the Paleo lifestyle & improve your health & longevity. Offering more than 40 recipes for every meal of the day & providing tips for getting around common roadblocks such as eating out this essential guide to adopting a primal diet also provides the latest cutting edge research from genetics biochemistry & anthropology to help you look feel & perform your best. The details of eating the foods that our bodies were designed to eat A complete introductory plan to kick start the Paleo journey Tricks to save on the food bill while adhering to a primal meal plan Living Paleo For Dummies is for anyone looking for a fun & informative guide that simplifies the complexities of the Paleo Diet while outlining & explaining the science behind the benefits. ...