Let’s eat: Easy Asian Cookbook 100+ Takeout Favorites Made Simple by Kathy Fang

Callisto publishing has put out a number of cookbooks, of which this is another appealing entry.  There are excellent sounding recipes and delicious looking illustrations.  Some of the recipes included are for curry potato samosas, Hanoi chicken pho, coconut sticky rice, chicken corn soup, garlic bok choy, Thai basis chicken and many more ending with desserts like fried banana with ice cream.  Each recipe has a section noting aspects of it such as nut free, gluten free, faster than delivery and more.

The end of the book has sections on menus, measurement conversions and resources  while the beginning has an introduction on the many Asian foods and cultures. Also included are descriptions of condiments, tools and more.  All in all, an excellent cookbook with yummy sounding recipes.

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Feel better: Shake it off! Build Emotional Strength for Daily Happiness by Rafael Santandreu

I have read a number of psychology titles that have been written by those in the U.S.  This title is by a leading Spanish psychologist.  It is a helpful book for those who are working on issues in life…aren’t we all?  The approach is that of CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, which is currently a very popular treatment option.  The author intersperses stories about people and patients in the very readable text which also includes techniques and explanations.  Recommended for those who seek some help as well as their helpers, including their therapists.

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Are you ready? Get Your Yoga On 30 Days to Build a Practice That Fits Your Body and Your Life by Kino MacGregor

This book looks like a great reference for those who would like to begin a yoga practice.  The author suggests starting with just five minutes a day as one learns thirty basic yoga poses.  Just a few of those included are the Downward Facing Dog, the Locust Pose, the Pigeon Pose and the Pendant Rose.

The author presents yoga as something that everyone can do, not just the most svelte and fit among us.  She provides a history of yoga at the beginning of the book. Next come suggestions of ways to best practice yoga and then, of course, the poses.

With many photos, following the directions is pretty easy.  That is not the same as saying that the poses are easy but, of course, practice is at the heart of yoga.

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A very fair way to learn: An ABC of Equality by Chana Ginelle Ewing

There was no book like this when I was growing up.  This is a modern, social justice based ABC.  While its board book format makes this a book for toddlers to look at, the concepts are more sophisticated and for (slightly) older children…or the book can grow with your child.  A few examples:  D is for Difference, G is for Gender, P is for Privilege, etc.  Each concept is explained in a positive way.  The illustrations are bright, appealing and inclusive. This book is a good resource for opening discussion about how people treat one another.

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pub date: September 1, 2020

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An excellent and timely alphabet book: The ABCs of Black History by Rio Cortez

Put this title on a Christmas list for a young child in your life.  The messages for each letter are inspiring and the illustrations are gorgeously detailed, vibrant and expressive.  With its rhyming text and thoughtful choices for each letter, this book is a winner.  It also includes a helpful  section on terms and figures at the end of the book. This book should have a place in school libraries and homes.

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Pub date:  December 22, 2020

Prepare for your next read: Cozy Case Files

This is the tenth edition of this sampler.  It includes long excerpts from cozy style mysteries that will be coming out soon.  The authors included are Ashley Weaver, Jane Cleland, Ellen Hart, Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Cate Conte, Ellie Alexander, Diane Kelly, Elizabeth Penny, Vivien Chen and Susan Cox.  See the covers of these authors’ new titles, read the summary about the novel and then immerse yourself in the beginning of the book to see if it appeals to you.  There are several chapters of each, surely enough to whet your appetite.  Then, learn more about the authors, see their photos and find  a full list of their books  and see what they looks like.  All in all, a very good resource if cozies are your cup of tea.

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