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Letters with Smokie: Blindness and More-than-Human Relations
Par Rod Michalko, Dan Goodley. 2023
Letters with Smokie captures an epistolic exchange between Dan Goodley and Rod Michalko, or rather, Rod Michalko's late guide dog,…
Smokie. A lively exploration of human-animal relationships and disability as disruption, disturbance, and art, the book offers a refreshing re-evaluation of cultural misunderstandings of disability.Born to Be Wild
Par Dk. 2022
Imagine learning to leap, roar, swim, or fly for the first time.Born to Be Wild explores the vast complexities of…
growing up in the animal kingdom, where everything feels like new. This book goes where no other has to delve into the countless ways baby animals survive in the wild. Alongside gorgeous photographs of baby bears, lions and tigers, marsupials, birds, and marine mammals, it charts the stages from dependency to independence, and looks at why some animals cling to their mothers for many months, while others must learn to run almost as soon as they are born. Informative step-by-step features focus on particular stages of learning, such as how a lion cub learns to hunt. This book focuses on key themes in a young animal&’s life: birth and the very first days of life, learning to hunt and feed, senses and communication, habitat and adaptation, and playtime. Full of beautiful pictures and fascinating science, Born to Be Wild reveals the mysteries of how young creatures survive in an unpredictable world.Animal Talk: All the Incredible Ways that Animals Communicate (Wonders of Wildlife )
Par Dr Michael Leach, Meriel Lland. 2023
This animal book explores the many clever and creative ways animals communicate with each other, from head-turning howls to jaw-dropping…
dances.For many animals, communicating is as important to their life chances as finding food and water. Animal Talk is a brilliant introduction to ingenious communication strategies in the natural world.Whether it's releasing a cloud of ink to confuse, roaring to intimidate, dancing to attract a mate or howling to locate one another, the range of messaging methods in the natural world is quite astonishing (and sometimes quite disgusting!). Perfect for children aged 7–9, the animal book is filled with intriguing illustrations and spectacular photographs of the amazing, obscure, and unusual. You'll never look at nature the same way again!This captivating animal book for children offers: - A fascinating array of animal communications from a wide variety of different species for children aged 7-9.- Expertly written text and accompanying images to clearly explain each animal communication.- Several sections which break down different animal themes, such as sounds, scents, and signals to make the content easy to understand.- Incredible facts about how animals communicate – including how elephants communicate over huge distances by listening through the soles of their feet, how whales communicate through song, and more.Meet birds and spiders who dance to attract a mate, vultures that are sick on their own food to put off other animals, lions who roar at rival prides to test out their strength, and many more. Animal Talk is a must-have for the animal-obsessed, as well as making an interesting resource for school and libraries. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not complete the collection?If you liked Animal Talk and finding out about the creative ways that animals communicate with each other, why not check out the other intriguing animal title in the series? How Not To Get Eaten is a book about the many clever ways animals protect themselves from predators in the wild!Build muscle, burn fat, and chisel your physique with 100 delicious recipes and customized bodybuilding meal plans.Ever wonder how professional…
bodybuilders get that herculean look? Well, you might be surprised to know it&’s as much about what happens in the kitchen as it is about what happens in the gym. Professional bodybuilders fuel their bodies with specific nutrients delivered at precise intervals to achieve their sculpted physiques, and now you can too! The Bodybuilder's Kitchen provides expert guidance on what to eat and when to eat it, and helps you understand how your body uses what you eat to burn fat and build lean, strong muscle. What are you waiting for? Dive right in to discover:- 100 delicious recipes for every mealtime with key macronutrients and nutrition panels provided for every recipe- 5 custom-designed meal plans for bulking and cutting phases, as well as plans for ketogenic dieting, calorie cycling, and carb cycling - Strategic guidance on when to eat, what to eat, and how to manage your nutrition for optimum fat-burning and muscle-building results With five weekly meal plans, 100 mouth-watering recipes, and expert insight from champion bodybuilder Erin Stern, this much-needed nutrition book will provide you with everything you need to fuel your workouts and achieve the bodybuilder physique. From salads to sides, meal prep planning to protein bars, this body-building book will be your one-stop guide to bulking up!Feel like having a more chiseled physique this New Year? Whether it&’s a New Year&’s Resolution to be more musclebound, or you&’re simply seeking expert guidance on fueling your body to meet your fitness needs, this all-encompassing strength-training guide may be exactly what you&’re looking for!Join the journey to becoming your strongest self today!DK Super Readers Level 2 Quokkas (DK Super Readers)
Par Dk. 2023
Meet the quokkas, the happiest-looking animals! Make reading your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers to learn…
all about quokkas on their island home - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Quokkas is a beautifully designed reader all about these cute marsupials, and how they eat, live, and bring up their baby joeys. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about cute quokkas and their lives in Australia.Healthy Air Fryer Cookbook: 100 Great Recipes with Fewer Calories and Less Fat
Par Dana Angelo White. 2017
"I LOVE this cookbook. The recipes are super simple and are perfect for an air fryer novice, like myself." -T.…
Oksman"So many awesome recipes, from breakfast to dinner and in between." -JMcDubs---Healthier versions of your favorite fried foods, and all under 500 calories!Thought about investing in an air fryer but are still unsure? No worries, we&’ve got you covered!Using an air fryer is fast, convenient, and healthy. Cooking requires using less oil and you can use healthier ingredients than traditional fatty fried foods. Registered dietician Dana Angelo White, the nutrition expert for Food Network.com, has developed recipes that have fewer calories and less fat than the same recipes you'd make in a deep fryer.Dive straight in to discover:- 100 healthy recipes under 500 calories for every meal-time- Nutritional information per serving for calories, carbs, fat, and other nutrients- Expert advice from Dana Angelo White on how best to use your air fryerNone of the recipes in this unique cookbook compromise the flavors you'd expect. The best thing about an air fryer is that you can still enjoy all your fried favorites: from fried chicken to french fries, donuts to desserts, all without feeling guilty! Plus, you can make foods you didn't think an air fryer could make, including steak fajitas, shrimp scampi, and cookies.Gone are the days of investing in the newest and trendiest kitchen appliances, and letting them sit untouched and unused on your kitchen countertop! With the Healthy Air Fryer Cookbook, you can make the absolute most out of your air fryer, as well as learn troubleshooting tips on how to resolve potential problems with your air fryer. You'll also learn how to use this versatile appliance to bake, roast, and grill many of your fried favorites, featuring detailed nutritional information for each recipe for health-conscious readers who need to tailor their recipes to suit their individual needs - whether it&’s calorie counting or packing on the protein, this air fryer cookbook has simply the best air fryer recipes for everyone to love.Get healthy with fiber, without sacrificing taste. Research shows that a high-fiber diet may help prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes,…
digestive disorders, and other serious ailments. In this guide, readers will discover types of fiber and what foods are highest in them; recipes for delicious high-fiber breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and desserts; tips on how to put fiber into foods that aren&’t high in fiber; and more. • The New England Journal of Medicine reports that diabetic patients who included 50 grams of fiber in their daily diet lowered their glucose levels by 10 percent. • Research has proven that increasing the amount of fiber can help people lose weight. • A higher-fiber diet reduces cholesterol levels.Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a day on a farm with this fun-filled…
nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 1: A Day on the Farm will introduce kids to what life is like on a farm–including the animals on the farm, the work the farmer does, and all the cute animal babies–and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 1 and 2 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as animals, farms, and people&’s jobs.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 1 titles are visually engaging and build vocabulary through a nonfiction world of amazing facts. Perfect for children ages 6 to 8 (Grades 1 and 2) who are beginning to read with help.The Conscious Cleanse Cookbook: 150 Recipes to Lose Weight, Heal Your Body, and Transform Your Life
Par Jo Schaalman, Julie Pelaez, Josh Dinar. 2020
Achieve vibrant health and sustainable weight loss with fresh, fulfilling recipes from the creators of the Conscious Cleanse.Are you ready…
to make a lifestyle change? This gorgeous cookbook will give you the motivation you need to break unhealthful eating habits and find joy in the kitchen. With their Conscious Cleanse program, Jo Schaalman and Jules Peláez have helped thousands of clients lose weight, heal their bodies, and regain vitality. In The Conscious Cleanse Cookbook, Jo and Jules share over 150 simple recipes that are packed with veggies, fruits, nuts and seeds, legumes, and non-gluten grains. Whether you've committed to the Conscious Cleanse or you're just looking for an amazing repertoire of healthy, wholesome, delicious foods, this cookbook is for you. Feast on Bison Bolognese with Zucchini Noodles or Coconut Glazed Halibut with Butternut Curry Sauce, or enjoy an occasional Jalapeño Mezcal Margarita. No deprivation, no calorie counting. Just healthy, easy recipes for every meal of the day. • Informative - Learn the basics of the Conscious Cleanse plan, including what foods to keep off your plate, and create your own blueprint for success. • Achievable - The Conscious Cleanse 80:20 Plan provides balance that is flexible and sustainable. • Adaptable - There's something for everyone, whether you're plant-based, paleo, or something in between. Helpful tags identify cleanse-friendly recipes, those that fit the 80:20 lifestyle, and low-sugar recipes. • Inspirational - Personal success stories and words of encouragement from Jo and Jules keep you on track and motivated.Reveal the stories behind your favourite creatures with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 6-8.The animal kingdom is…
so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. An Anthology of Intriguing Animals is a stunning animal encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they discover the facts, stories and myths behind their favourite animals. Whether it&’s where the slow-motion sloth lives, how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, or which animal the Ancient Egyptians thought rolled the Sun across the sky, children can learn all sorts of fun animal facts from the storybook descriptions.This beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way. From tigers and chameleons to wolves and owls there&’s an animal for everyone in this compendium of creatures. Each type of animal is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on the wonders of wildlife and array of animals, perfect for children aged 6-8 to love and explore for hours on end. Celebrate your child&’s curiosity as they:- Explore detailed photographs and striking illustrations of animals around the world - Reveal fun facts and myths about a wide range of animals - Uncover more than 100 animals, each with stunning images and captivating information.This animal encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic animal book for children who are obsessed with the animal kingdom. Encourage young readers to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 6-8 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom whilst uncovering: -Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edges-Stunning photography & illustrations inside-A beautiful book for the whole family to treasure -A quality gift to be passed down through the generationsMore in the SeriesAn Anthology of Intriguing Animals is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life.RHS How to Create a Wildlife Pond: Plan, Dig, and Enjoy a Natural Pond in Your Own Back Garden
Par Kate Bradbury. 2021
The best way to attract wildlife to your garden is to build a pond. Discover how to do it, and…
then watch the wildlife come, month by month.Whether you want to do something for the environment, build a pond as a family project, or attract local biodiversity to your garden, a wildlife pond is a perfect addition to your gardening efforts.Inside the pages of this book about creating a wildlife pond you will find: • Photographic step-by-step guide on creating and maintaining a variety of pond types, including natural-style ponds, container ponds, and more traditional, formal-style ponds that still attract wildlife • Evocative, in-depth chapters that tell the story of your pond through the year: what you can expect to see happen, the creatures that will visit and live in and around the pond, and tips on what to look out for and how to keep it in good condition • An eye-catching mixture of photography and illustration, similar to the style used in DK&’s How to Attract Birds to Your Garden Your very own backyard oasis Create a natural sanctuary right where you are! This book shows you how to create a backyard pond in your garden and how to attract and support local species. RHS How to Create a Wildlife Pond provides easy-to-follow steps on how to dig your own pond, line it, advice on which aquatic plants to plant, and how to make sure local wildlife can enter and exit the pond safely. This book will also give you advice on how to take care of your pond so that you&’re able to enjoy the local animals, insects, and birds for years to come. You can expect to see blackbirds bathing in your pond, hedgehogs using it as a water source, and bats flying over at night to catch insects. This wonderful book is filled with photographs and illustrations that will make creating your own pond easy and fulfilling!Homemade Baby & Toddler Food (Idiot's Guides)
Par Kimberly Aime, Natalie Weiss. 2015
Make the best food for your baby and toddler from home!Store-bought baby food is expensive and can contain artificial ingredients…
you don't want your baby to consume. And as a baby grows to be a toddler, it can be difficult to find nutritious and easy-to-fix foods that they will eat. Idiot's Guides: Homemade Baby & Toddler Food comes to the rescue with the solution to feeding dilemmas for parents of babies and toddlers from 6 to 24 months: • 100 recipes for appealing baby and toddler cuisine, from purees to finger foods to table foods even the pickiest toddlers will eat. • More than 100 full-color photos of finished dishes, preparation steps, and more. • Nutrition and development information, plus meal plans for five different stages from a registered dietitian. • Advice for encouraging picky eaters to try new things. Illustrated how-to steps for frequently used techniques. • Information on baby-led weaning, food allergies, and other high-interest topics.DK Readers L2: Let's Go Riding (DK Readers Level 2)
Par Annabel Blackledge. 2012
Encourage your child&’s love of reading with this exciting book about horseback riding. Join in the fun as Olivia and…
her friends embark on their first riding lesson. They&’ll learn how to care for a horse and how to identify the different parts of a horse's anatomy. This information-packed book even includes a list of fascinating facts—like how horses and zebras belong to the same family! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!Birds of Canada
Par Dk. 2022
This photographic guide to the full range of birds found in Canada includes full page profiles of more than 430…
of the most commonly seen birds. Each profile is accompanied by diagrams of flight patterns, and photographs showing each featured species in its typical habitat or performing characteristic behaviour. There is a special section highlighting rare species and vagrants as well.Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about emperor penguins and their young with this fun-filled…
nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 3: Emperor Penguins will introduce kids to the lives of emperor penguins–from the harsh environment they live in to their battle to survive–and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 3 and 4 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as emperor penguins, harsh environments, and Antarctica.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 3 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts about exciting topics, and motivate children to improve their nonfiction reading skills. Perfect for children ages 8 to 10 (Grades 3 and 4) who are newly independent readers ready to advance.Prepare your taste buds for the magic of smoked foods.Smoking food is an ancient method for preserving meat that has…
been transformed into a superior way to infuse your food with more flavor. Smoking Foods will show you how pairing ingredients with specific woods will bring out the richness in everything you smoke. You'll also learn how rubs, marinades, sauces, and more can further enhance the foods you smoke.Renowned chef Ted Reader will share all the smoker techniques you need to create fall-off-the-bone, mouth-watering, and taste-bud-tantalizing foods. But you can smoke more than just meat, including seafood, vegetables, and even ice cream, honey, and martinis.This revised edition offers these highlights: • More than 100 smoker recipes for beef, pork, chicken, seafood, and side dishes • More than 35 flavor-layering recipes for brines, marinades, cures, rubs, sauces, and more • Expert smoking advice from Chef Ted on which woods pair best with which ingredientsDon't have a smoker? Not to worry. Chef Ted will show you how to easily turn your grill and even your oven into a smoker. Along with all his other tips and secrets, this will also help you begin making fuller-flavor foods in no time!100 Weight Loss Bowls: Build your own calorie-controlled diet plan
Par Heather Whinney. 2017
You can lose weight—one bowl at a time. Putting all the food for a meal into one bowl might…
sound like an odd way to lose weight. But this method creates portion control while also contributing to a balanced diet. Every recipe in this book has a label to denote whether it&’s under 300, 400, or 600 calories. Many recipes also have flags to signify whether they&’re dairy free, gluten free, or vegan, helping you ensure you&’re not going to eat anything that might cause concern. 100 Weight Loss Bowls includes these features: • 100 delicious recipes for breakfast, brunch, portable meals, quick meals, and comfort food • Different kinds of bowls, including pho, grain, smoothie, rice, poke, acai, and Buddha • Expert advice on how to build meal plans to help you meet your weight loss goals Because 100 Weight Loss Bowls contains a variety of recipes—such as fruit and oatmeal, fish and rice, and noodles and vegetables as well as recipes inspired by international cuisine—you might never need to eat from a plate again!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about life in the polar regions with this fun-filled…
nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 2: North Pole, South Pole will introduce kids to the animals and plants that survive at the freezing poles of our planet—from polar bears to penguins—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 2 and 3 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as animals, the polar regions, and extreme environments.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there&’s something for all children&’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 2 are visually engaging and expand subject knowledge and vocabulary for young readers who want to learn more about the world around them. Perfect to help children ages 7 to 9 (Grades 2 and 3) beginning to read independently.Every dog has its training day. You&’re no idiot, of course. You know that housetraining a dog can be just…
as difficult—and possibly as traumatic—as potty training a child. But with an established routine and positive reinforcement, your dog can be happily and healthily trained in no time.The Pocket Idiot&’s Guide® to Housetraining Your Dog will show you exactly how to teach your dog this essential trick. In this Pocket Idiot&’s Guide®, you get: • Housetraining schedules for owners with busy lifestyles. • Tips on how to get the quickest results. • Training techniques for indoor-only dogs, dogs with yards, city dogs . . . even shelter dogs. • Advice on how to cope with health issues that may impede a dog&’s progress.DK Readers L3: And Big Cat Stories (DK Readers Level 3)
Par Deborah Chancellor. 2013
Hunter or hunted? How much longer will these magnificent beasts prowl the planet? These stories will touch your heart. Stunning photographs…
combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!