Nutcases provide in-depth case analysis of the facts principles & decision of the most important cases in an area of law. They include a number of features such as boxed think points" to make them easy to use & retain the information. Nutcases are an essential revision aid & ideal for getting fully up to speed with a new subject." ...

This is a retelling of a beloved Christmas classic elegantly packaged. It is beautifully illustrated by Eric Puybaret; illustrator of the hugely successful Puff the Magic Dragon". This stunning book belongs under every childs Christmas tree! It is aimed at children aged 5 to 12 years old. What a special Christmas gift this will be: the beloved holiday fantasy beautifully retold by John Cech (author of the " Classic Fairy Tale" series) & illustrated by Eric Puybaret whose imaginative art helped turn " Puff the Magic Dragon" into a blockbuster. Cech bases his version on E.T.A. Hoffmans original which features not only the story familiar to all ballet lovers but other wondrous adventures
- including the tale of Princess Pirlipat & an explanation of the origins of the Nutcracker himself. Lavishly & elegantly packaged this book belongs under every childs tree."
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Meg is growing up in a world of food filled fantasy; where her first tooth was so sharp her mother used her as a can opener & eating too many apples once left her spitting pips. Then age five she is humiliated in front of the other children at school & turns her back on the world of fiction deciding to let logic rule her everyday thoughts & deeds. Years later Megs mother falls ill & as she struggles to deal with the situation in an orderly fashion her mother remains cocooned in her obsession with cookery refusing to face up to her illness. Slowly Meg uncovers the truth about her childhood & is now faced with a humbling decision: to live in a cold harsh reality or envelop herself in a wonderful world of make-believe. Maybe life isnt defined as fact or fiction
- perhaps it can include truth lies & everything in between.
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Patrick OBrians Aubrey-Maturin tales are widely acknowledged to be the greatest series of historical novels ever written. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of their beginning with Master & Commander these evocative stories are being re-issued in paperback with smart new livery. This is the fourteenth book in the series. Patrick OBrian is regarded by many as the greatest living historical novelist writing in English. In The Nutmeg of Consolation Jack Aubrey & Stephen Maturin begin stranded on an uninhabited island in the Dutch East Indies attacked by ferocious Malay pirates. They contrive their escape but after a stay in Batavia & a change of ship they are caught up in a night chase in the fiercely tidal waters & then embroiled in the much more insidious conflicts of the terrifying penal settlements of New South Wales. It is one of OBrians most accomplished & gripping books. ...

Nutrition: A Practical Approach explains nutrition in an understandable interesting & straightforward way. It is suitable for use on a variety of nutrition courses including those offered by VTCT ION ITEC & the Home Study Nutrition Diploma Course written by the author & accredited by Vocational Awards International. It is also ideal for those studying a nutrition module on therapy-based courses such as the VTCT Holistic Diploma or NVQ 3 in Beauty Therapy. It is excellent reference material for health practitioners holistic therapists or anyone with a general interest in nutrition. Divided into 3 parts Part 1 covers the basic theory for nutrition including macronutrients (carbohydrates proteins & fats) micro nutrients (vitamins & minerals) herbal remedies & superfoods. It also covers diet supplements food labels food myths & nutrition of specific groups of people such as pregnant women. Part 2 covers nutritional influences on body systems & explains over 100 everyday symptoms including fatigue loss of concentration aching joints bloating heartburn PMS endometriosis arthritis candid & insomnia. Symptoms are listed for each body system & an explanation of how diet affects each system is given. From the digestive system through to the urinary system recommendations are given by way of supernutrients herbal remedies superfoods & lifestyle changes. Part 3 helps you to get started in the field of nutrition. It covers topics ranging from diet planning principles to calculating Body Mass Index & The Weakest Link questionnaire. This simple questionnaire is quick to complete & helps you to ascertain your clients weakest body system. This enables you to provide effective home care advice regarding the system which needs most support in association with Part 2 of the book. ...

This book provides an introduction to nutrition & dietetics from a health care perspective. It goes beyond what can be found in general nursing texts while remaining at a level suitable for the pre-registration student. The text comprehensively covers the whole area of dietetics & nutrition with the topics divided into three sections:-The science of nutrition Community Nutrition & Therapeutic nutrition & dietetics. It is therefore useful as a reference text for those already working in the field of patient care. It has been revised completely to include the latest government guidelines on nutrition. ...

In this fully updated second edition expert dieticians Sue Baic & Nigel Denby provideno-nonsense advice equippingyou with all the information you need to make informed decisions aboutyour diet. The book acts as a sound reference point if you want to know the facts about food & debunks the myths behind fad diets. Nutrition For Dummies 2nd Edition provides a detailed understanding of the nutritional breakdown of different food groups & examines the relationship food has with one's physical & mental wellbeing. The book also advises you on how to establish healthy eating patterns & how to maximise the health benefits of what you eat. This new edition

Includes:: approx 20 new & updated material including new chapters on nutrition in institutions & how to eat healthily on the go. New content also

Includes:: up-to-date health guidelines & government policies information on probiotics & over the counter weight loss drugs plus advice on how to eat well on a budget. Nutrition For Dummies 2 nd Edition
Includes:: Part I: The Basic Facts about Nutrition Chapter 1: What's Nutrition Anyway? Chapter 2: Digestion: The 24-Hour Food Factory Chapter 3: Why You Eat What You Eat & Like What You Like Part II: What You Get from Food Chapter 4: Powerful Protein Chapter 5: The Lowdown on Fat & Cholesterol Chapter 6: Calories: The Energisers Chapter 7: Carbohydrates: A Complex Story Chapter 8: The Alcohol Truth: The Whole Truth Chapter 9: Vigorous Vitamins Chapter 10: Mighty Minerals Chapter 11: Phabulous Phytochemicals Chapter 12: Water Works Part III: Healthy Eating Chapter 13: What Is a Healthy Diet? Chapter 14: Making Wise Food Choices Chapter 15: Ensuring Good Nutrition Whoever You Are NEW! Chapter 16: Eating in Institutions NEW! Chapter 17: Being Nutritionally Savvy on the Go Part IV: Processed Food Chapter 18: What Is Processed Food? Chapter 19: Cooking & Keeping Food Chapter 20: Weird Science: Examining Food Additives Part V: Food & Health Chapter 21: Food & Allergies Chapter 22: Food & Mood Chapter 23: Food & Medicine Chapter 24: Food & Dietary Supplements Part VI: The Part of Tens Chapter 25: Ten Nutrition Web Sites You Can Trust Chapter 26: Ten Superfoods Chapter 27: Ten Fad Diets: The Truth Behind the Headlines




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From health giving vitamins to free radicals eat your way to optimum fitness following this popular no-nonsense nutrition bible now in paperback. Find all you need to know to stay tip top from birth onwards; from food basics & using diet to prevent & treat diseases to real-life case studies showing you how to put good eating habits into practice. It explodes the myths of 45 of the most popular diets from Atkins to Low Fat Living & separates fact from fad with straightforward information on every aspect of nutrition. You can change what you eat
- whatever your life stage
- & improve your health forever.

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Nutrition for Marathon Running" describes how the "running body" works & explains why performance in a marathon is so highly influenced by what a runner eats & drinks. The special dietary requirements of vegetarians females veterans & diabetic runners are all covered as is information about running in hot & cold climates. By the end of the book readers should be in no doubt just how important diet is in the training for & running of a marathon." ...

Food & drink choices before duringandaftertrainingandcompetitionhave a direct impacton health body mass & composition nutrient availability & recovery time & an optimaldietcansignificantlyimproveexercise performance. Nutrition for Sport & Exercise outlinesthefundamentalprinciplesofnutritionin relation to sport & exercise & then applies these principles through practical tools such as food & nutrient lists recipes & menu options. This practical guide translates the athletes goals into achievable strategies & shortens the gap between theory & practice. Equipping the reader to successfully implement dietary changes this is an invaluable resource for athletes sports physicians & undergraduate students of nutrition & sport & exercise science courses. Special Features Dedicatedchaptersontheimpactandrelevanceofspecificnutrientsandfoodgroups
Includes:recipesandmenuoptions Coverstheareaofsportandexercisenutritionwithan evidence-basedapproach Conciseandaccessible combiningtheoryandpractice
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