Book Review: Stay Strong by Roman Gurung

    

 

Stay Strong by Roman Gurung

Stay strong this balance and strength exercising written by the author who is a Doctor is very straightforward. Explains about the techniques that you should be doing on a daily basis. Shows how to do them with pictures in the book and explanation of words that tell you how to do them. There are also clickable links to purchase for yourself some aids that will help but not necessary.  The book starts out with basic exercises. There is another section for advanced series of exercises.

 At the very end of the book there are holistic strategies that would improve your balance and strength exercising as you age as a senior. There are also sections about food, anti-inflammatory foods you should be eating, sleep and of course exercises and so much more. This is definitely a book to keep handy and use every day .  Chart your status and see how much you improve over a week's time or longer time. It will be well worth it.

A KEEPER!

 

Book Review: Mediterranean Cookbook for Seniors by Grace Moretti

 

 

Mediterranean Cookbook for Seniors by Grace Moretti

This book starts out with an introduction that starts with all about the Mediterranean diet, what it includes and how to achieve it. Other chapters in this introduction section also discuss the foods to prepare, the utensils you need and other important information. 

Recipes start with a color photo, a title and cook time, servings and a list of very short natural ingredients. It explains how to prepare the dish and also has nutritional information at the end. The dishes are broken up by meals.

The book ends with a bonus of a 28 daily meal plan and references are listed at the end.

A keeper!

Book Review: Caveman’s Guide to Unstoppable Success Stone Age Secrets: Lead Boldly. Think Primal. Win Big: Stone Age Secrets for Leadership, Motivation, Confidence, Emotional Intelligence, Mindset, Effective Habits by Sophie Ellington

  

  

Caveman’s Guide to Unstoppable Success Stone Age Secrets: Lead Boldly. Think Primal. Win Big: Stone Age Secrets for Leadership, Motivation, Confidence, Emotional Intelligence, Mindset, Effective Habits by Sophie Ellington 

This book contains information and align it with things that happened during the Stone age. There are references to other empires over the years and they are noted in references. Beginning of some chapters also have a bulleted list of goals. The rest of the chapter explains how to achieve those goals during the Stone age and today's age to get them accomplished.

A good suggestion is the story telling but you have to keep the people that are hearing it active and entertaining so they won't fall asleep. It explains how to do that with visual things.

There are challenges throughout that you should participate in. There are also things the author requests you to do like write things down. Good comparison tool every week/month to see how changes made make a difference.

References in order that the end of the book also.

 

Book Spotlight: My Pursuit of the Axis of Evil: And Other True Stories From Asia and Alaska by Bill Cox

  

ABOUT THE BOOK:

My Pursuit of the Axis of Evil is about meetings and adventures with interesting people in Asia and Alaska. I followed the advice of a long-ago traveler named Pythagoras, who admonished us to check your prejudices at every port of entry." As a result, I mostly traveled solo, merged with the locals, and got to see, experience, and understand things that would not have been otherwise possible. Plus, the locals can keep you out of trouble and get you out of trouble if you get into it! In Alaska, I sought out native elders and others in the far corners of this enormous state, street people, and the many interesting and famous people visiting or passing through. And high-level politicians—often at the opposite end of the political and social issues spectrum than me. I learned a lot, made new friends, and often got to see things from a different perspective. Encounters were overwhelmingly positive, and it is these people to whom I dedicate My Pursuit of the Axis of Evil. I commend you for your natural curiosity and desire to go out into the world and see for yourself. Pursuit of the Axis of Evil is a great primer on how to engage and interact with the incredible variety of people we meet on international travel - people that appear on the surface to be very different from you and me. Robert DeLaurentis, Polar and Equitorial Circumnavigator/Citizen of the World. "

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Bill Cox's favorite directions are west, north, and uphill. He grew up in New Jersey, transited to Michigan for undergrad, medical school, and residency before heading to Alaska in 1984. While backpacking through Europe in 1972, a seed for adventure was planted after Bill took off uphill in the Swiss Alps and met Hans, an old man who spent his summers high up in the Alps, in the shadow of the Jungfrau, where he made cheese. Bill says,\“I walked into a fairy tale.” That seed found fertile ground and sprouted in the Last Frontier known as Alaska—and even more so in the vast continent of Asia beckoning from just across the Pacific. Adventure called with 26 trips overseas which found him wandering across Siberia, Mongolia, India, and the smaller countries of Southeast Asia. From a sit-down meeting with the Dalai Lama in India to drinking gin with a member of the criminal mafia in the Russian Far East to coffee with a homeless street friend at an Anchorage, Alaska McDonalds, My Pursuit of the Axis of Evil will excite, educate, and exhilarate.

MY REVIEW:

My Pursuit of the Axis of Evil: And Other True Stories From Asia and Alaska by Bill Cox

Such a fun, entertaining, educational and political read.

What I love about this book are all the stories included. There is such a wide variety of subjects. There is something for everyone in this book.

Especially like the charity work the author coordinates with others to make miracles happen, getting donations for surgeries, lining up doctors to perform their magic and other expenses associated with getting the patient to the right place.

Other times he's out in nature, improving the land we live in, for the future. Again he has so many that he knows who to call on for help.

Love reading about nature hikes climbs, and fishing expeditions and what to use for bait. Yes some of the stories at comical at times. Some shocked me while the author was on a plane ride, during dinner. You can't make this stuff up!

Learned more about snow caves, island where sheep live and provide a means for the family to live there while sheep are tended to.

The locations and places experienced just bring tears to the corners of my eyes. Such a treasure to read about these places in our world.

There needs to be an appointment made by the government as the author is more than an ambassador. Imagine the places he'd go to next.

Hope author has other stories that didn't make the cut for this book and that he will come out with another in the series. The stories are too good to not hear about them all.

Style of writing I like, it's not girly, frilly but down to earth honest events that took place. Check the book out for yourself. You will NOT be disappointed.

This is one of my top 12 for this year!

 

Apr 8 Book Review: Mixology for Beginners: Mix Simple classic cocktails like a pro every time to Impress your guests and host the perfect party byLBDEV PUBLISHING ENTERPRISES

  

 

Mixology for Beginners: Mix Simple classic cocktails like a pro every time to Impress your guests and host the perfect party byLBDEV PUBLISHING ENTERPRISES

What I like about this book is that there are so many recipes, classics and some no so classic.  I've heard many of the names nearby where others order their drinks and glad the bartender knows how to make them all.

What I learned:

Most importantly are the history of the drinks and how they came about, 

what additives to use, experiment a bit with, the type of glass, type of ice cube, and so much more.

Super love that the author allows you to experiment with making your ow classic drink mixture. Love the summer and winter holiday ones and what embellishments are made to make it so special.

References are included at the end.

Great resource book to keep handy.

 

Apr 8 Children's fun reads

  

 

Space ABC a space alphabet book for kids

Every two pages i s about one letter. Shows Capital and small case letter, then the other page shows a picture.

Very darkish colors.  At the end of the book is explains the importance of the pictures and historic and scientific answers.  About the authors and other works by them is listed at the end.

 

The Easter Bunny's Hidden Eggs: so this is the reason we color eggs for Easter by Maggie McMischief

Starts with nameplate. Colorful children's book all about Easter.

There are full page color pages on one side, and words on the other.

All children in the world gathered to be in the play, all have seen the note in the sky. Shows the map with locations of where the note was read.  A question at the end will bring you back to page 1 to count the eggs, what fun!

 

Hilarious Easter Holiday Jokes & Riddles for Kids: Easter Basket Fun, 300 Jokes, Riddles, Knock-Knock, and Funny Art (Holiday Fun) by Quilliam Scribblesworth

Full page colorful children's book showing Easter scenes.

So many different types of Easter sayings, jokes, riddles, would you rather, t knock knock jokes,  tongue twister and a few pages where you can post your own jokes and riddles.  So comical and they will bring a smile to your face. Great to share before the egg hunt.

 

You are 7 and amazing inspiring stories for 7 year old girls by Mary Allan

Each chapter ha s a medium size color photo. It helps to tell the story of the words.

After each chapter it tells you what to look forward to ahead.

Love all the creativity and sharing, kindness, 

ABC's of Affirmation starring the hiccups: positive affirmations for toddlers by Dave Bell

Colorful, children's book about ABC's in a positive way.

Each letter has their own page showing the capital letter and smaller one. Also words that tell you what th epicture is doing, like achieve or believe

Very colorful and a bit out there.

Glossary of words in included at the end.

Affirmations are listed in alpha order at the end also.

 

I Spy Easter Bunnies for toddlers by T Tibby

Starts with nameplate and hand drawn sketches of Easter items.

They want you to find the shidden bunnie on the pages. They are in all shapes and sizes.

Other pages ask for a certain colored bunny.

There are pages to color also.

Very educational with shapes, and colors, so much fun. Wonder how many bunnies there are in total?

 

Would You Rather? Easter Edition 200 super silly, fun questions.

by Purple Panda Press

Short intro about the book and how to play the game.

You can keep score or not, so many options.

Hand drawn sketches where they show you the options: egg that hatches into a unicorn or a baby dragon? Easter themed throughout. I can see playing this game with many others at a family gathering. So much fun.

Book Review: The Pet Parent's Guide to Homemade Dog Food: Understand Canine Nutrition And The Science-Backed Process of Creating Nutritionally Complete Meals For The Long Life of Your Dog by Morgan Hunt

  

   

The Pet Parent's Guide to Homemade Dog Food: Understand Canine Nutrition And The Science-Backed Process of Creating Nutritionally Complete Meals For The Long Life of Your Dog by Morgan Hunt 

This book is the answer to my problem of finding foods that are processed  and have additives.

Book is very informative and comes with references. The author describes the foods, nutrients dogs do need and which vitamins, minerals they should be having. like charts showing what foods contain all these things. Other information is discussed to explain how things work with dogs and what will work for their food.

Recipes are included and what I liked best of them is the simplicity of them. I think humans could even eat them as it's using real food. NO processing or additives. There are also charts showing the nutritional value each recipe and  what vins are included with the foods choices.

AMAZING book.