Monday, June 5, 2023

Books read May 2023

  




Bending The Arc by Don Thompson
Love hearing where the proceeds from the book go to, super!
Story is about Finn and his brother Luke and their separate lifes, at times.
Story also follows others who are friends or related to them.
Patriot's Pride is detailed and it's the groups initiative to put all but whites, in their place.
Fast paced realistic events that take place, others are in danger and death is eminent...
White supremacy e also very realistic in today’s world.
Love the story lines, locations, nature, cabin where it stands for so much to those who built it, history of Microsoft, beginning of Amazon all play a part in the characters life’s.
Suspense, endeavor to create the Home for all to use and thrive.
Such details and descriptions, always learn new words from this author. Can't wait to read more.
I received this review copy from AIA Publishing and this is my honest opinion.

 

  
 
The Visitor (The Seaside Saga Book 18) by by Joanne DeMaio 
This book starts out with one of the crew asking for help but in his own words... he is not sure anybody can help him at all.
Love catching up with everybody who comes to Stony Point, CT. Glimpses of their past years there and the main tragic events of their lifes.
Love hearing how not only one answers the call for help but many others in their own way.
Such a tragic event, emotional, couldn't put this down til I was totally finished, was reading to fast I got it done in just a few hours.
Love the adventures, the architecture, the water, memontos of those gone who still matter and can make a difference, caring and sharing and just being there for one another.
Seeing fear and anger erupt as others rush to give hugs, and not just a short hug, hte longer ones that matter.
Summers over at the point and construction can resume. More notes of Neil's notebook, love all these gems. 
Potato on muddy pants, lobster gauge cufflink, pewter watch, all memories of many linked together.

 





 

The Charm Bracelet by Viola Shipman
Have a charm bracelet myself and for the past 50 or so years I've received charms to put on for special occasions and Christmas.
Love that this story is about a whole family, a mother, her daughte rand her daughter.
Like hearing how the  daughter  has to deal with her aging mother and what that entails as far as health issues.
Chapters go back to when they were each young girls living in MI on the water, their lives then and the present day.
Love charms, state and it's descriptions of events and life in general.
Borrowed this book from Libby from my local library and this is my honest opinion.

 








  



 
Power and Prediction by Ajay Agrawal 
Enjoy this read as it's about AI and how it has impacted our lives in the past.
So many references and resources are quoted at the end, along with author notes at every chapter
Such information as to how AI was used in the medical field which I'm aware of with my own test results and follow up procedures but they also used it in Flint, MI lead water pipe investigation.
Interesting to learn so many details about this and other events that occurred. Would’ve been interesting to learn how knitting mills in our neighborhood could’ve used this for production.
Like AI in computer as we learned ourselves and created programs to determine the best for us to buy. We set criteria and it has always picked the right device, appliance, any big purchase we've made.
Enjoyed the discussion and comparison with when electricity was first introduced in the US, similar to how AI, as many are leery because they don't understand it.
So cool how it all works and is working in today’s world and for the future.
Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.

 

  
  





Lost Identity  by Karl Braungart
In this thriller spy book we learn so many techniques as to how a spy lives daily, the things they do and why.
Love the travel to not only Amsterdam but Germany and so many other locations.
Romance, travel, spies, double crossing, fast pace action, a bit of something for everyone to enjoy.
Fascinating learning of how they control him with an implant.... I can see this happening in today’s world, SO realistic.
Author totally describes the scenes and the events that take place, this would be just perfect for a movie. You can picture the scenes in your head.

 

 


The 1-800-Series Collection: 6 Sweet Contemporary Romances by Josie Riviera 
6 full book sin this bundle set.
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1-800-Cupid by Josie Riviera
First time reading this author and loved all the details. Love learning about different locations in the book, felt as if I was there also!
Story starts out with Candee (works at the local hardware store) and she lives with her sister, Desiree (works at country club) and she's into real estate. She bids on the mansion at the end of the street and noone has lived in it for many years.
She hopes no one else wants to buy it-it's in Roses, NC. Story also follows Teddy and his friend (Rob) in FL and they are into helping his nephew who needs medical surgeries. Teddy meets her and expects a woman over 50 as the real estate business has been operating for over 30 years.
Candee shows other places in the area to Teddy and he shows an interest in her mansion-she thinks it's hers already. She plans to redo the place for disadvantaged children.
He and his friend hope to flip a house for a living. She is heavily into beagle dogs and volunteers also at no kill shelter. Misunderstanding and you wonder if they will ever be together again...
Lots of surprises in this book and like how they change plans and just go with things.
Love ending did NOT see that coming. Recipe at the end-another surprise!
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end. Can't wait to read more from this author.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.

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1-800-CHRISTMAS by Josie Riviera
Book starts out with Desiree and she realizes she's overeatten near the holidays...She now owns a house that is need of repairs and is a lawyer.
Her sister, foster kids have not had a real Christmas as their parents were alcoholics. Now that her sister is married her brother in law helps with getting a man staying at the house while bringing it up to date.
Keiran shows up, an Irishman and she remembers him from high school-the rich kid. He's left his last girlfriend and hopes to work enough so he can buy and run his own store. His parents run a bar and serve food.
They spend time together as in a date after the work day has finished. Love how she sprinkles Christmas all over the house-it sounds very festive with his hel of the huge tree.
His father wanted him to pursue his football career and Keiran just wants to open his own pub and cook food. He has many special family recipes and they sound delicious.
She needs a stable guy and Keiran doens't even know if he wants to do carpentry or run the pub so she needs to set him straight...
Love baking contest they have set up in town for others to select a winner. This story can go either way with their continued relationship... His ex shows up and wants a portion of his money that she's not earned and there are other disturbing details.
When he ends up leaving town with the ex Desiree has no idea if he will even return for Christmas. She prays to God to make a miracle occur as he's the only one that can.
Bonus recipe included. Love how determined she is to make this a special Christmas.
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end. Excerpt for 1-800Cupid is enclosed. About the author is included.
I received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion. 
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1-800-IRELAND: A Sweet Contemporary Romance Novella (Flipping For You Book 3) by Josie Riviera
Another great story from the author.
Have followed this series and enjoyed them all.
This one starts out with Kathleen who's relocated from Ireland to NC, a small town called Roses. She lives above her new store-a tea house serving real Irish bread to name a few items on her menu.
Candy, the one who set up the apartment and saw to all the new owners needs from the US side also has notified Rob, her friend in FL who bakes cakes and cupcakes in his own shop.
He's older and not quite the catch of the day-love this that he's just a regular guy and kinda out of shape.
kathleeen has it set in her dreams about her shop but Maureen knows she will need help. Rob needs time away from his own shop so travels there to see what it will need, in his opinion to make it a success.
He never expected to find Kathleen so charming! Like the challenge they take part it. So many lovely detailed descriptions, I can just picture it for real.
Loved hearing all about starting up the business-priceless information!
Some characters from the series make an appearance but you are given all details aobut them so you're not left in the dark.
This can be read as a standalone! Irish slang words are explained in the conversations they have.
Misunderstandings and you wonder if they will ever get back together to see if they have what it takes to be a couple.
Recipe included! Note from the author is included at the end.
Acknowledgements and about the author is included. Offer to join first readers group.
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.  Excerpt from Maeve is also included.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.

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1-800-SUMMER (Flipping For You Book 4) by Josie Riviera 
This book starts out with Belle and she's in a foul mood because she has to relocate along with her business of horse lessons.
She teaches many children who are in dire need.
On the way to one of the horse lessons she notices a man at a balcony who is crying and she wants to help him but the traffic has freed up.
Megan, one of her students brings her father along and he was the man on the balcony. He is terrified of animals but the lessons are helping Megan.
When he hears they are to end he jumps at the change to help renovate her apartment and barn area so she can continue giving Megan lessons.
The rent is cheap and she can also afford the stable for their horse and her own. She relocates and he accompanies Megan often, but then there are other times He's gone for so long that she doesn't hear from him.
They start to get close to one another but when he leaves for work she has to call it off.
You wonder if they can continue with a long distance romance or just end it.
Love the treasures I found in this book: Scottish sayings, recipe, beach and horses.
Authors works are listed at the end along with an excerpt.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.

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1-800-NEW YEAR (Flipping For You #5) by Josie Riviera
Starts with an introduction where author talks about her news and signing up for her newsletter.
Praise for the authors works from readers.
Shannice is crusing the dating apps... She hadn't felt her old boyfriend even listened to her.
Her first boyfrined left an impression on her, Lincoln Reid. He is a divorcee.
She needs to move forward....
story also follows Lincoln and he's returned to the town. He has plans to relocate the toy store he and his sister run to that little town.
He even looks at Shay's farm house. He tells her a bit about his plans...
Love small things like thrift store and fire pit. So many secrets come to light and he tells her his new plans..
She's devastated that he's not paying for her farmhouse, she really needed the money... 
She's hurt and didn't wait to hear what else he had to say....You wonder if they will ever get together...
Love learning about the holiday, Kwanza and all it stands for.
Like hearing more about their careers, using their hands, priceless!
Love the charity work everybody is involved in.
Recipe included.  Note from the author about the book and series. 
1800 cupid excerpt is included at the ned. Other works by the author are listed.
Dedication page and about the author are  listed at the end.
I received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.

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Christmas in the Air (Flipping For You Book 6) by Josie Riviera 
Praise for the authors works, Prologue Penelope on a plane. She has to keep your fears low 
She's on a plane to Hilton Head and discussing the job with Jacob. SHe's done the job since a teen.  They also discuss relationships.
Anxiety takes over when the plane jolts and he tries to get her mind of herself.  He is divorced, likes his job, doesn't want to date. He gets her to talk about flying and her fears.
Her teen son is heading to FL to visit his father over the holidays. Penelope doesn't like the holidays, it's time spouse had cheated on her and she feels lonely.
She's feeling guilty for ignoring her son, Evan  but working many hours at the toy company. She hopes Lincoln her brother will help out with him.
Love natural wooden toys her and her brothers company operate. 
They are able to sit down and talk about the past and how things effected them.  Love hearing of hard talks and the severity of the events.
Just when things are going well for them, then they are not. misunderstandings and more patience they might make it.
Love holiday themed book on the boat, that's different! 
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Recipe note from the author and other works by the author are listed at the end. Excerpt from 1800 cupid is attached also.

  
   

 

You Matter More Than You Think: How to Live a Meaningful Life by Phil M. Williams 
Great read. Lots of reference, resources where information is quoted from throughout the book.
Lots of different philosophies, like comparison of different religions and really like common sense traits that we should all possess or strive to achieve.
Thought this would be more of a story but happy with knowledge I learned. 



  





The Time Pedaler by Micheal Maxwell
Like style of writing with this author so didn't even go into seeing what it was about.
It's a time travel and it's in hippie years in CA. Love the old house they buy and the all the hidden rooms and treasures they find.
Chant is now in public schools so different than his last commune school. He adjusts and sets out to find out more about a letter he found. Librarian is so helpful.
He understands with the journal what the machine is all about. You peddle it, set coordinates and you're on your way. He discovers he can spend hours at a new location but really only be gone a minute from present day.
Love the research he does to decide where he wants to go....  His sister has no problem adjusting to the new life, she makes friends easier than Chant..
Love the store his parents set up, they live upstairs from that.  Especially liek the people he meets and the difference they make in the world.
Very descriptive scenes and making sense of things.
Great read, have read so many time travel it's not one of my favorite genres any longer but this book has so much more to offer the reader.
Terrifying moments when he's not at home and the saga continues in the next book...

 



CHILDRENS BOOKS






   





Facts About the Flamingo by Lisa Strattin
Have seen these on grounds of Flamingo Casino in Los Vegas, NV.
Fun, education, colorful, children's and adults book. Super fun to learn all about new creatures on our earth.
This book starts with offer of free ebook, image credits, bundle sets and TOC where chapters are listed.
So many facts about where they live, what they eat, their friends, size, and so much more.








Facts About the Goose by Lisa Strattin
Fun, education, colorful, children's and adults book. Super fun to learn all about new creatures on our earth.
This book starts with offer of free ebook, image credits, bundle sets and TOC where chapters are listed.
So many facts about where they live, what they eat, their friends, size, and so much more.
Have seen these at the beach, so many different types of them.

 
  






Look Hummingbirds by Lisa Strattin
Author other works are highlighted at the front, also voume bundles sets.
Image credits are listed. 
Fun, education, colorful, children's and adults book. Super fun to learn all about new creatures on our earth.
Facts about the hummingbirds along with a full color photo are also included in every chapter.
Large print, making it easier for kids to read, less words on the page but author gets the point across.








Facts About the Honey Bee by Lisa Strattin
We have these in our yards at times throughout the summer months as they pollinate our garden vegetables.
This book starts with offer of free ebook, image credits, bundle sets and TOC where chapters are listed.
Fun, education, colorful, children's and adults book





Facts About the Gecko by Lisa Strattin
Have seen these lizards on TV in shows.
This book starts with offer of free ebook, image credits, bundle sets and TOC where chapters are listed.
Fun, education, colorful, children's and adults book
Each chapter tells a bit about the animal along with a full page color photo.
So much to learn about all these animals that I never knew existed.
 
 





RV Cooking - Vol. 2 - : Best Road Trip Recipes for RV Living and Campsite Cooking by Louise Davidson
Starts with TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
Free ebook offer. Intro about RV style of  travel, equipment you will need,  tips,  temperature charts for foods, .
Each recipe starts with a title, summary of the dish, servings, prep and cook times. most contain a Medium size color photo.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some contain a lot of items, be sure to have them all.
Directions are given and there are some nutritional informant per serving: calories, fat, carbs, sugar, protein, sodium.
No reason why you can't sue these recipes at home.
How to cook with specific appliances/fires are also included at the end. 
A KEEPER for me, has nutr info and pictures and simple foods.






Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners: 1500 Days of Quick & Simple Recipes to Build Healthy Habits and 60-Day Meal Plan to Lose Weight by Darren Medina
This book starts out with TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
Starts with what the diet is and the types of foods to eat and which to avoid, broken down into food sections.
Also has 10 tips to help you on this diet.
Each recipe starts wiht a title, servings, prep and cook times.
.List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given and some nutritional information per serving: calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, cholesterol, sodium and potassium.
There are NO pictures. Like all the new ideas.  Meal plans are also included at the back.
Great resource book for the diet plan.

 






BREAKFAST RECIPES: 400+ EASY & HEALTHY BREAKFAST RECIPES by Nancy Kelsey
This book starts with TOC where recipes are listed, NOT in any specific order. Each recipe starts with a title and
a list of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Directions are given and there are sometimes a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Variations notes are also included.
There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
They sometimes use prepackaged items.
Some recipe start with a title, prep and cook times and total time. There are vegan and gluten free recipes also.
Lots to choose from and not only for breakfast.


 





The Complete Baby Food Cookbook: 500 Super Easy Wholesome Homemade Baby-Led Recipes For Every Age And Stage With Meal Plans For First-Time Parents by Lucia L. Davis
This book starts out with recipes listed as complexity of ingredients of puree.
Short intro then basics of what baby needs benefits of making foods at home, what to avoid,  and potential allergies.
Recipes are broken down also by age ranges, summary of what that includes and recipes.
There are pictures of foods but NOT individual recipes.
Each recipe starts with a title and summary of the dish.
Prep, cook times, serving size and how many ounces it makes, 
List of ingredients are real products, NOT packaged.
Directions are given and there are NO pictures or nutritional information listed.
Recipes are so basic they are healthy because of the ingredients.
I'd stay away from Greek yogurts due to higher sugar content.
Like different fruit varieties in pops.   Conversion charts are also included at the very end.
Dirty dozen and clean 15 are also listed along with book index.
Exc reference book to keep handy.
 
 

 




Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome by Apicius : Apices ,imperial Rome by Apices Joseph Dommers Vehling  
This book starts with TOC where recipes are listed along with how to use the book, numbering of recipes and other information.
Each recipe starts with a title. NO real listing of ingredients but tells you what to do, with the item you need.  No measurements for adding oil, broth, wine and other fluids. same with spices, NO measurements. Tells you how to cook the dish
Not your typical cookbook by any means. Lots of fun things to read about.
No pictures, NO nutritional information.
Other works by the publishing company are listed at the end of the book.

 



 




Facts About the Pelican by Lisa Strattin
This book starts with offer of free ebook, image credits, bundle sets and TOC where chapters are listed.
Fun, education, colorful, children's and adults book. Super fun to learn all about new creatures on our earth.
So many facts about where they live, what they eat, their friends, size, and so much more.
Have seen a few of these at the zoos and aquariums we've visited.

 


Facts About the Beetle by Lisa Strattin
Have seen beetles in the garden but not really sure which species as there are SO many of them.
Fun, education, colorful, children's and adults book. Super fun to learn all about new creatures on our earth.
This book starts with offer of free ebook, image credits, bundle sets and TOC where chapters are listed.
So many facts about where they live, what they eat, their friends, size, and so much more.






Facts About the Lion by Lisa Strattin
Have seen lions in the zoos we've visited throughout the US when traveling, never up close.
This book starts with offer of free ebook, image credits, bundle sets and TOC where chapters are listed.
Fun, education, colorful, children's and adults book. Super fun to learn all about new creatures on our earth.
So many facts about where they live, what they eat, their friends, size, and so much more.
 

 
 Facts About the Mastiff by Lisa Strattin
This book starts with offer of free ebook, image credits, bundle sets and TOC where chapters are listed.
Fun, education, colorful, children's and adults book. Super fun to learn all about new creatures on our earth.
So many facts about where they live, what they eat, their friends, size, and so much more.
Have never seen this animal but fun to learn about them.

  


 

Facts About the Puffer Fish by Lisa Strattin
Fun, education, colorful, children's and adults book. Super fun to learn all about new creatures on our earth.
This book starts with offer of free ebook, image credits, bundle sets and TOC where chapters are listed.
So many facts about where they live, what they eat, their friends, size, and so much more.
Have seen these fish in aquariums.





 
 

Facts about the Wood Bison by Lisa Strattin
Fun, educational, colorful book for all ages, so interesting to find out everything there is to know about this species.
This book starts out with offer of free ebook, bundles deals and other works by the author, image credits and TOC where chapters are listed.
Introduction discusses the animal. So much to learn about them, where they live, what they eat, their friends and enemies and so much more.
Each chapter also has a full page color photo along with a full page of words about the chapter..






Facts about the Onager by Lisa Strattin
This book starts out with offer of free ebook, bundles deals and other works by the author, image credits and TOC where chapters are listed.
Introduction discusses the animalod. So much to learn about them, where they live, what they eat, their friends and enemies and so much more.
Each chapter also has a full page color photo along with a full page of words about the chapter..
Fun, educational, colorful book for all ages, so interesting to find out everything there is to know about this species.
 



Facts about the arabian oryx by Lisa Strattin
Fun, educational, colorful children’s and adult book, so interesting to find out everything there is to know about this species.
This book starts out with offer of free ebook, bundles deals and other works by the author, image credits and TOC where chapters are listed.
Introduction discusses the animal. So much to learn about them, where they live, what they eat, their friends and enemies and so much more.
Each chapter also has a full page color photo along with a full page of words about the chapter..


 

Facts about the Chirping Parakeet by Lisa Strattin
Fun, educational, colorful book for all ages, so interesting to find out everything there is to know about this species.
This book starts out with offer of free ebook, bundles deals and other works by the author, image credits and TOC where chapters are listed.
Introduction discusses the bird. So much to learn about them, where they live, what they eat, their friends and enemies and so much more.
Each chapter also has a full page color photo along with a full page of words about the chapter..


 



Facts about the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake by Lisa Strattin
This book starts out with offer of free ebook, bundles deals and other works by the author, image credits and TOC where chapters are listed.
Introduction discusses the snake. So much to learn about them, where they live, what they eat, their friends and enemies and so much more.
Fun, educational, colorful book for all ages, so interesting to find out everything there is to know about this species.
Each chapter also has a full page color photo along with a full page of words about the chapter..





 

Facts about the Oystercatcher by Lisa Strattin
This book starts out with offer of free ebook, bundles deals and other works by the author, image credits and TOC where chapters are listed.
Introduction discusses the bird, like that he eats small hard shell seafood.
Each chapter also has a full page color photo along with a full page of words about the chapter..
Fun, educational, colorful children’s and adult book, so interesting to find out everything there is to know about this species. 



 
 





Facts About the Shih Tzu by Lisa Strattin
Starts with offer of free ebook, bundle sets, image credits to others.
TOC where chapters are listed about the animal, and every phase of their lives.
Each chapter starts with words and also contains a colorful page size picture.
Colorful, informational, educational book for all ages.
Have seen these in person. Seems the dogs might have problem getting over excited and breathing too hard, heart pumping too much ...










Free ebook offer, other works by the author are listed, image credits.
TOC where chapters are listed.
Short intro about this bird and a few facts. Each chapter has full page color photo.
Facts about the bird: characteristics and appearance, size, life stages and span, habitat and diet, friends and fores, as a pet. Very interesting species.












Facts About the Chinchilla by Lisa Strattin
Colorful, informational, educational book for all ages.
Starts with offer of free ebook, bundle sets, image credits to others.
TOC where chapters are listed about the animal, and every phase of their lives.
Each chapter starts with words and also contains a colorful page size picture.
Have seen these on tv shows.







Kindness is a Golden Heart: Kids Book About Using Kind Words by Lisa Strattin
colorful children's book about kindness.
Love that you can tap on words and they enlarge and are more visual..
Author uses the alphabet to highlight more words tn association with kindness.
Such a cool idea!  Each word is explained how it's useful.
Other works by the author are listed at the end.



  

 

 Facts about the Ringneck Pheasant by Lisa Strattin
Colorful, informational, educational book for all ages.
Starts with offer of free ebook, bundle sets, image credits to others.
TOC where chapters are listed about the animal, and every phase of their lives.
Each chapter starts with words and also contains a colorful page size picture.
There is so much to learn, where they live, what they eat, who friends and foe are, their size, their special traits are also included.
Know we have some of these birds in our town and farmland but not sure if it's same ones.







Facts About the Bulldog by Lisa Strattin
Colorful, informational, educational book for all ages.
Starts with offer of free ebook, bundle sets, image credits to others.
TOC where chapters are listed about the animal, and every phase of their lives.
Each chapter starts with words and also contains a colorful page size picture.
Have seen these in person and the many varieties of them.

 
 




Facts about the Molly  by Lisa Strattin
Starts with offer of free ebook, bundle sets, image credits to others.
TOC where chpaters are listed about the animal, and every phase of 
their lives.
Each chapter starts with words and also contains a colorful page size picture.
Colorful, informational, educational book for all ages.
Never heard of this fish type before, interesting to learn all about them.


 




Facts about the Killer Whale  by Lisa Strattin
Colorful, informational, educational book for all ages.
Starts with offer of free ebook, bundle sets, image credits to others.
TOC where chapters are listed about the animal, and every phase of their lives.
Each chapter starts with words and also contains a colorful page size picture.
Have seen these whales in our oceans but NOT up close.

 


 
Facts About the Pygmy Elephant by Lisa Strattin
Colorful, informational, educational book for all ages.
Starts with offer of free ebook, bundle sets, image credits to others.
TOC where chapters are listed about the animal, and every phase of their lives.
Each chapter starts with words and also contains a colorful page size picture.
Interesting to learn about this type of elephant, bit different than ones we've seen in zoos.


 


 

 Facts about the  Pine Squirrel by Lisa Strattin
Colorful, informational, educational book for all ages.
Starts with offer of free ebook, bundle sets, image credits to others.
TOC where chpaters are listed about the animal, and every phase of their lives.
Each chapter starts with words and also contains a colorful page size picture.
Know we have some of these in our area but maybe a different type.
There is so much to learn, where they live, what they eat, who friends and foe are, their size, their special traits are also included.
 



COOKBOOKS:






 
  

Apple Desserts Value Pack III - 150 Recipes For Apple Desserts and Apple Smoothies by Pamela Kazmierczak
TOC where recipes are listed, each book is inclued
Short intro about the book.
Each recipe starts with a title, summary of the dish and has a List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Directions are given. There are NO servings, NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
Some call for a lot of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
Some include serving suggestions.
Lots of variety for each recipe type to choose from.


 

 
 
Book One - apple crisp and apple tart recipes
TOC where recipes are listed, each book is included.
Short intro about the book.
Each recipe starts with a title, summary of the dish and has a List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Directions are given. There are NO servings, NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
Some call for a lot of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
Some include serving suggestions.
Lots of variety for each recipe type to choose from.



Book two- apple cobbler, apple torte and apple scones recipes
TOC where recipes are listed, each book is included
Short intro about the book.
Each recipe starts with a title, summary of the dish and has a List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Directions are given. There are NO servings, NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
Some call for a lot of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
Some include serving suggestions.
Lots of variety for each recipe type to choose from.

 

 
Book Three - apple smoothies fruit smoothies and green smoothies
TOC where recipes are listed, each book is include
Short intro about the book.
Each recipe starts with a title, summary of the dish and has a List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Directions are given. There are NO servings, NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
Some call for a lot of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
Some include serving suggestions.
Lots of variety for each recipe type to choose from.




The Complete 5-Ingredient College Cookbook: Quick, Easy, and Irresistible Recipes for Hungry Students by Kathy Davidson
TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food groups.
Introduction along with pictures discusses living at college. Has listings for basic terms and skills, tools you will need,  and pantry items to have on hand.
Food safety and storage is discussed. Each recipe starts with a title, servings, time to make, summary of the dish.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Directions are also given. there are NO pictures.
Some nutritional information per serving: calories, carbs, protein, fat, and fiber.
Lots of choices and I might use some of these at home, double recipe for two fo us.
Has index conversions and common conversions.


 


The Ultimate Norwegian Cookbook: 111 Dishes From Norway To Cook Right Now by Slavka Bodic
This book starts out with introduction about Norway cuisine and traditional foods.
TOC lists recipes by meals. Meals are also discussed as to what they should contain, of food they eat.
Section on Norway, its History along with pictures.
Each recipe starts with a title, some are NOT translated into English.
Prep and cook times, nutritional information,  serving: calories, fat, protein and fiber.
Summary of the dish.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Directions are given and some have is a color photo at the end.
Other works by teh author are listed at the end.
Love learning how these people eat and what. 
 

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