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French Women Don’t Get Fat The Secret of Eating for Pleasure By Mireille Guiliano
You might like to have a look at the author’s website. The book’s website is here. I found it a helpful book. The advice is not new in one way: building good eating habits. But was unique is her strategies to make those good habits your own, one little step at a time. She has... »
What shall I make? by Nandini Nayar illustrated by Proiti Roy.
Nandini Nayar tells the story, inspired by her son , of a boy making all kinds of creatures with his chapati dough. The illustrations give us a taste for the Indian way of life but in a way that all children can relate too. What young child does not enjoy playing with dough ? You... »
The New Complete Book of Self Sufficiency
The classic guide for realists and dreamers by John Seymour. My 312 page volume by John Seymour arrived in the post today! I have borrowed it so many times from the library it was time to get my own copy. John Seymour was described as ” an environmentalist, activist, broadcaster, farmer and futurist whose numerous publications... »
Lord of The Rings Music
We all love The Lord of the Rings – books , movies, warhammer and music. I recently purchased these 3 books for my children, I have not seen them in music shops here in New Zealand. I was able to purchase all 3 for under $38 including shipping from the Book depository ... »