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Experience the flavour of France by using the delicious recipes in
this book! As well as being able to make food such as crepes
suzettes and potato gratin, readers can also read about French
culture, such as farming, national festivals and daily life. Top
kitchen tips help beginner cooks to get started.
Discover the remarkable achievements of female chemists in this
fascinating book. Learn more about this STEM topic through
inspirational women such as Marie Curie, Dorothy Hodgkin and
Rosalind Franklin, and find out how they overcame prejudice and
other obstacles to achieve scientific greatness.
Experience the flavour of China by using the delicious recipes in
this book! As well as being able to make food such as bang-bang
chicken and fried noodles, readers can also read about Chinese
culture, such as schooling, farming, national festivals and daily
life. Top kitchen tips help beginner cooks to get started.
Be a dinosaur detective! Look at the fact files about ancient
reptiles such as Moschops, Bradysaurus and Dicynodon and find out
what each one ate, what they weighed and where they lived.
Experience the flavour of Japan by using the delicious recipes in
this book! As well as being able to make food such as soba noodle
soup and vegetarian sushi, readers can also read about Japanese
culture, such as farming, national festivals and daily life. Top
kitchen tips help beginner cooks to get started.
Experience the flavour of Mexico by using the delicious recipes in
this book! As well as being able to make food such as tasty
tortillas and guacamole, readers can also read about Mexican
culture, such as farming, national festivals and daily life. Top
kitchen tips help beginner cooks to get started.
Be a dinosaur detective! Look at the fact files about cretaceous
dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops and Baryonyx and find
out what each one ate, what they weighed and where they lived.
Be a dinosaur detective! Look at the fact files about swimming
reptiles such as Placodus, Ichthyosaur and Plesiosaurus and find
out what each one ate, what they weighed and where they lived.
Be a dinosaur detective! Look at the fact files about flying
reptiles such as Archaeopteryx, Eudimorphodon and Pterodactylus and
find out what each one ate, what they weighed and where they lived.
Be a dinosaur detective! Look at the fact files about triassic
dinosaurs such as Herrerasaurus, Hyperodapedon and Tanystropheus
and find out what each one ate, what they weighed and where they
lived.
Experience the flavour of India by using the delicious recipes in
this book! As well as being able to make food such as vegetable
samosas and rogan josh, readers can also read about Indian culture,
such as farming, national festivals and daily life. Top kitchen
tips help beginner cooks to get started.
Experience the flavour of Italy by using the delicious recipes in
this book! As well as being able to make food such as Margherita
pizza and tiramisu, readers can also read about the Italian
culture, such as farming, national festivals and daily life. Top
kitchen tips help beginner cooks to get started.
Shang Dynasty China looks at one of the most fascinating and
advanced ancient civilisations. Through structures as imposing as
the tomb of a warrior queen or objects as beautiful and complex as
a decorated bronze vessel, readers aged 9 and up gain a picture of
who was who in ancient China and how the civilisation in which they
lived worked. Perfect for Key Stage 2, each book in Great
Civilisations approaches its subject through a scene-setting spread
Who/where were the... then introduces the achievements of the
chosen civilisation through 12 structures or objects, each of which
illustrates a key aspect or theme. Writing, architecture, industry,
warfare, transport and learning are all covered in the same simple,
colourful and engaging way. Fact boxes and panels present
incidental information and point the reader to the importance of
parallel developments in other parts of the world.
This title features 50 quick-fix tips to refresh the mind and
enliven the body using natural and safe techniques. It contains
vitality foods and drinks, from wholesome superfoods to fresh-fruit
shakes and smoothies. It covers quick pick-me-ups, from deep
breathing or inhaling an uplifting aroma to taking a cold shower or
simply having a good laugh. It includes gentle energy-enhancing
exercises such as swimming, t'ai chi and yoga. There are
invigorating spa treatments, including foot massage, arousing bath
oils, a ginger body scrub or a stimulating and revitalizing
massage. There are instant energy fixes ranging from a brisk walk
to dancing the night away! We all experience periods of lethargy
every now and again, and it can be difficult to find time in our
hectic lives to recharge our batteries. Here you will find
quick-fix tips to kick-start your system and boost depleted energy
reserves without resorting to substances such as caffeine. The book
is organized into easily accessible sections so that you can choose
from superfoods and vitality drinks, exercises, aromatherapy and
massage techniques, and invigorating therapies and spa treatments.
Each tip described is designed to help you recharge both body and
mind in a safe and natural way. Follow a healthy diet and take
regular, gentle exercise to help your body achieve and sustain
optimum energy levels. With all the alternative ways to gain energy
and feel more lively, there is no excuse for reaching for the
coffee or the chocolate to see you through the day!
This title includes practical quick-fix tips to help prevent and
alleviate the physical and mental symptoms of PMS. You can overcome
PMS and beat those monthly blues with these 50 fail-safe therapies
that show you how to balance your hormones using natural
techniques. Features: body-balancing foods and drinks, from
binge-curbing foods and relaxing herbal teas to smoothies and fruit
juices; beneficial foods to reduce craving, nausea and bloating as
well as to combat water retention and migraine; symptom-easing
exercises, such as yoga, Pilates and aqua aerobics, as well as
calming treatments like pine and rosemary rub, and rose and jasmine
soother; pain-easing therapies, including massage, homeopathy,
reflexology, Reiki and crystal healing; and step-by-step treatments
to relieve specific symptoms. Many women experience the unpleasant
symptoms of PMS on a regular basis, and it can be difficult to cope
with life when suffering from the wide range of physical and
emotional changes that can occur before and during menstruation.
This book provides helpful advice on preventing and treating PMS
with natural cures and therapies. Divided into six easily
accessible chapters, the book provides 50 practical ways to deal
with the problems associated with PMS, from physical symptoms such
as headache, fatigue, cystitis, breast pain, abdominal cramping,
bloating, cravings, backache and fluid retention to emotional
responses like anxiety, depression, irritability and stress. The
treatments are all natural and include complementary therapies, and
there are suggestions for relaxation and meditation techniques and
herbal remedies. This easy-to-use guide is an invaluable aid to
preventing and treating a complex condition.
Learn the fundamentals of Design Thinking and how to apply Design
Thinking techniques in defining software development and AI
solutions. Design Thinking is an approach to innovation which
identifies problems and generates solution ideas that can be
rapidly proven through prototyping. This book provides a brief
history of Design Thinking and an overview of the process. It then
drills down into more detail regarding methods and tools used in a
Design Thinking workshops leading to useful prototypes. Guidance is
provided on: Preparing for a Design Thinking Workshop Uncovering
potential business problems that might be solved Prioritizing
potential solutions Identifying and characterizing stakeholders
Choosing the right prototypes for development Limiting scope and
best practices in prototype building The book concludes with a
discussion of best practices in operationalizing successful
prototypes, and describes change management techniques critical for
successful adoption. You can use the knowledge gained from reading
this book to incorporate Design Thinking techniques in your
software development and AI projects, and assure timely and
successful delivery of solutions. What You Will Learn Gain
foundational knowledge of what Design Thinking is and when to apply
the technique Discover preparation and facilitation techniques used
in workshops Know how ideas are generated and then validated
through prototyping Understand implementation best practices,
including change management considerations Who This Book Is For
Business decision makers and project stakeholders as well as IT
project owners who seek a method leading to fast development of
successful software and AI prototypes demonstrating real business
value. Also for data scientists, developers, and systems
integrators who are interested in facilitating or utilizing Design
Thinking workshops to drive momentum behind potential software
development and AI projects.
This title offers 50 quick-fix tips to cleanse your body and mind,
including detoxifying food and drinks, aromatherapy, massage and
purifying body treatments. It provides recipes for cleansing foods
and drinks, from superfoods to smoothies. It outlines a range of
aerobic exercises to increase the heart rate: try cycling, running
and dancing. It offers relaxation exercises and sequences, such as
meditation and simple visualization. It suggests suitable spa
treatments, including cleansing facials, saunas, mud wraps, steam
facials, foot soaks, body scrubs and invigorating salt baths. It
includes detox plans such as mono-diet, weekend, hangover and 7-day
detox. If you always mean to cut down on caffeine, alcohol and fast
foods, and start taking regular exercise, but just never manage to
find the time for a healthy diet and exercise routine, this book
may be just what you need. Because it is organized into sections,
you can quickly choose the foods, detox plans, massage techniques,
exercises and treatments to suit you. Choose one of four detox
plans, from the revitalizing 1-day detox to the more thorough 7-day
detox. Alternatively, create a self-tailored regime by eating foods
that will help your body to cleanse itself: fresh fruit and
vegetables; tasty grains, nuts and pulses; soothing tisanes and
tangy smoothies. It provides simple and quick exercise and
relaxation sequences that describe ways to recharge the batteries,
both physically and mentally. Finally, a selection of cleansing spa
treatments, from body scrubs to facials, will leave you refreshed
and energized.
Be a dinosaur detective! Look at the fact files about cretaceous
dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops and Baryonyx and find
out what each one ate, what they weighed and where they lived.
This title offers Practical tips to help you sleep soundly, using
natural remedies and relaxation techniques. It includes 50 tips on
how to establish bedtime routines that will help you to sleep more
deeply. Discover how improving your sleep patterns will bring
benefits 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It shows you how to
recognize what your particular sleep problems are and how to solve
them using yoga, meditation, aromatherapy, and other techniques and
rituals. Learn how to prepare simple and natural herbal remedies
and essential oil blends. It helps you analyze your daily routine
and a sleep pattern that suits your metabolism. It suggests the use
of alternatives such as healing crystals and balancing and calming
stones to aid sleep. Natural sleep is the best kind of sleep, and
this book outlines solutions that avoid the medical quick fix. It
examines diet, exercise, the environment, and the effect these have
on our sleeping patterns. It gives practical tips on mental and
physical relaxation methods, herbal remedies, aromatherapy, and
bedtime rituals to help you wake each day feeling ready for
whatever life brings.
Mayans looks at one of the most fascinating and advanced ancient
civilisations. Through structures as imposing as a sacrificial
pyramid or objects as beautiful and complex as the Mayan calendar,
readers aged 9 and up gain a picture of who was whom in ancient
central America and how the civilisation in which they lived really
worked. Perfect for Key Stage 2, each book in Great Civilisations
approaches its subject through a scene-setting spread Who/where
were the... then introduces the achievements of the chosen
civilisation through 12 structures or objects, each of which
illustrates a key aspect or theme. Writing, architecture, industry,
warfare, transport and learning are all covered in the same simple,
colourful and engaging way. Fact boxes and panels present
incidental information and point the reader to the importance of
parallel developments in other parts of the world.
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