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Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - Relying on the Greens Universal Edibility Test Chapter 3 - Plant Options Temperate Zone Plants Tropical Zone Food Plants Desert Zone Food Plants North African Plantation Chapter 4 - Desert Survival Tips for Finding Food in the Desert Some Common Desert Edible Plants Chapter 5 - Survival at Sea Tips for Finding Food in the Open Seas Chapter 6 - Setting Traps and Snares Use of Bait Trap and Snare Construction Types of Traps Chapter 7 - Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Preface Food is the primary necessity of life. Although it is clear that lack of availability of food will not kill you instantly, it will deprive you of the energy you require to get yourself out of any survival situation. Desperation makes people lean towards some insane choices and our help here is to provide you with sane options of your food sources in different kinds of survival terrains. Be it wilderness, desert, or snow, food is one of the key assets to survival. This book aims at guiding you to the best food sources these areas can provide you with. Plants can be your savior as you do not have to catch them, but there is a catch here as well, since you have to identify the plants that are safe for you. Don't worry, we will try to cover this part extensively. Not all of us are trained hunters. This book gives you some tips on how to set proper traps to catch some protein in the wild. Remember, this is not for fun, it is for survival and only the fittest can survive. Just follow our advice and always be prepared for emergencies by keeping a good knowledge of the whereabouts of your adventure zones.

Table of Contents Introduction How to Recognize Succulents Conophytum Cultivation of Cactuses Potting Best Potting Compost Re-Potting Your Cacti Watering of Your Succulents Propagation of Succulents Propagation through Seeds Propagation through Cuttings Leaf cuttings Propagation through Offsets Pests and Diseases Diseases Cultivated Succulent Plants Agave Aloe Conophytum Crassula Echeveria Euphorbia Haworthia Opuntia Mesembryanthemums- Fenestraria Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction The first time I heard the word "succulent" in reference to a group of plants, I was a bit bewildered. That was because I associated this particular term with delicious things to eat like succulent, juicy spareribs or succulent luscious fruit, fresh off a tree! But here was an experienced gardener talking about a plant, which he called a succulent? It did not look remotely edible at all! Cacti belong to the "Succulent Plants" family. Plants with green leaves that are left in the sun without water are going to flag and wilt within a few hours. They are going to die within a few days. However, mother nature has made some plant equivalents of camels, which can go for long periods without any water. These plants normally live in a hot and dry climate and they have managed to survive since the dawn of time. That is because they are able to adapt themselves to their environment. They are going to pass the dry season as leafless shrubs, seeds or as dry bulbs. Cactus as well as other succulent plants are capable of storing moisture, in their stems and leaves, especially when there is plenty of moisture in the atmosphere. This is so that they can get plenty of liquid available to them, when the atmosphere becomes dry and arid.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Materials: Working Area Do's and Don'ts Still Life Values of Shade Drawing Light and Shadows Exercise 1: Sphere Still Life of a Sphere Exercise 2: Metal Pot The Metal Pot Exercise 3: Fruits Fruits Drawing from Photographs Tips to remember: Author Bio Publisher Bonus Book Learn How to Draw Portraits of African Animals in Charcoal For the Beginner Materials Shaving the Charcoal Rendering Using Charcoal Application Drawing an Outline Grid System Tracing Table or Light Table / Flexi-glass with Bendable Lamp Tips to Remember Exercises Zebra Giraffe Elephant Baby Chimp Lion Author Bio Introduction When it comes to black and white drawing, no other medium is as rich and satisfying as charcoal. The velvety darks and the ability to create loose, gestural marks are what make charcoal so unique. This e-book "Learn How To Draw Using Charcoal For Beginners" will help you on how to start your enthusiasm in art. It seems that charcoal is one of the medium that it is hard to use, but this e-book makes it easier especially to those who are beginners. Even if you are not good enough in drawing I hope this will help you on how to draw in a basic principle. It doesn't matter what age are you, what matters most is you have desire to draw. New artists are often encouraged to begin drawing with charcoal as soon as start life drawing. This is because charcoal is ideal for making a variety of different lines very quickly. You can smudge charcoal with your fingers or some paper to shade it, remove small sections quickly for highlights, or use an edge to create a hard line. Because new artists often have to practice drawing the same lines over and over again, using a versatile tool like charcoal allows the artist to produce a variety of effects to get the desired style quickly and without needing to take the time to select and reselect materials. Just follow the simple step-by-step instructions on how to draw and render using charcoal. I hope this will help you to improve and to develop your skills and talent in drawing. It also contains what materials you have to use and techniques in preparation so that it is easy for you to start. My advice is just practice more, research with the art you love and lastly, have fun and enjoy it!

Health Benefits of Quinoa For Cooking and Healing Table of Contents The Gold of the Incas Getting Started Health Benefits Recipes Conclusion References The Gold of the Incas It was well over 5000 years ago when, high in the Andes Mountains, the Incas discovered and subsequently started to cultivate the warrior grainnow known as Quinoa. Quinoa was extensively used in Incan culture and was known as the warrior grain by the indigenous people due to its stamina and power boosting properties. The performance enhancing secrets of Quinoa were buried by the Spanish conquistadors when they arrived in South America and destroyed fields of quinoa in order to annihilate the Incans, but quinoa survived and continued to grow in the wild mountains of the Andes. It wasn't until the 1980s, that two Americans stumbled over this ancient, super-nutritious food and began its cultivation in Colorado. Soon its popularity erupted and now quinoa is the subject of many food researchers along with natural medical practitioners. Its rejuvenating properties have been acknowledged by many and now are being used as much as possible. Apart from being refreshing, quinoa has shown the potential of being the curer of high-magnitude diseases like cancers, infections and neurological disorders. Just keep on reading and uncover this mystery food and its amazing benefits.

Table of Contents Prelude Getting Started Chapter # 1: Optimal Sleep Chapter # 2: Why is Sleep Important? Chapter # 3: Purpose of Sleep Sleep Hacking Chapter # 1: What is it? Chapter # 2: Ways to Optimize Sleep Chapter # 3: Tips to Remember Conclusion Author Bio References Publisher Prelude Sleep is probably the most underrated entity in the fast paced environment of the 21st century. More and more people are trying to increase their working hours as their work load increases, while keeping their leisure time unchanged; this can only come from shortening their sleeping time. Even though at first this might sound like a win-win situation, it's actually not. The sleep quality and quantity are linearly dependent on each other, so one can't stay up while the other's down. Sleep hygiene is a term which can effectively describe the quality of one's sleep. It is basically a combination of different practices which must be topped up in order to get a normal sleep during night time and a proper level of awareness during the day. It is an important component of one's health and experts believe that it's not something to be left to the mind; one should actively participate in building time for his/her sleep which requires conscious discipline. Sleep hygiene is not only responsible for correcting a person's cognitive abilities but can also improve a person's physical functions. It is one of the first steps when it comes to treating people with sleeping disorders like disruptions and apnea. As you read the book, you will find that improving a person's sleep can effectively protect him against asthma, thyroid disease, and heart failure. In short, one can dramatically improve his/her lifestyle by giving proper attention to his sleep. This book will tell you the impact of proper sleep on the body and how a person can improve the standard of his/her sleep.

The Magic of Onions - Onions in Cuisine to Cure and to Heal Table of Contents Introduction - Knowing More about Onions Perfect Salad Recipe How to Grow Onions Planting an onion How and When To Harvest Onions? Traditional Onion Recipes Traditional Onion Soup Croutons Cream of Onion Soup Curry Powder Recipe Traditional chicken - Meat stock with onions Traditional Onion Pickle Kashmir Spice Mix Garam Masala Recipe Meat Doh Pyazah-Literally Meat Two Onions. Traditional Onion Mixed grain Bread Farmers Onion Chutney Traditional Buttermilk Sweet and Sour Onions - French Style Clarified Butter How to dry onions Conclusion Author Bio Introduction - Knowing More about Onions Is there really Magic in onions, you may say, because according to you, onions are those sharp and pungent smelling, vegetables, which you normally do not allow within smelling distance of your nose and kitchen? It is possible that you have been brought up with a feeling that onion and garlic - those odoriferous pungent smelling herbs are not acceptable in select circles. Did you know that the United States is the third-largest producer of onions in the world - after China and India, and followed by Egypt, Iran and Turkey. But then there was a time when onions grew - and still grow - wild all over the lands of the USA and Canada. The Native Americans enjoyed wild onions and the Pilgrim fathers planted the onion plant first and foremost, before corn, on American soil in 1658. That was because they knew a freshly pulled out onion from their garden added this bit of piquancy to their meals. The onions eaten by men more than 5000 years ago, according to archaeological findings may have been wild onions, but 3000 years ago, Egyptians were writing about cultivated onions and the important part this healing herb played in their food. Egyptian workers building Khufu's pyramids ate these onions along with horse radishes in copious quantities 3000 years ago. [Incidentally, they were not slaves. They were free Egyptians. A majority of them were farmers who were asked by Khufu and afterwards Ramses, Soser and other pharaohs to help build pyramids, during the seasons when the Nile was not in flood to help cultivate their fields. So instead of sitting idly in their fields, they glorified in taking part in the building of monuments, which would magnify the pride of Egypt, and their Pharaohs throughout the world. There were no slave drivers with whips and lashes to make them sweat, whatever Mr. Cecil DeMille may want us to think. The diet of these farmers /pyramid workers was onions with herbs and horse radishes, bread made up of freshly ground corn and beer. They did not mind spending a part of their year building pyramids for their Kings who appreciated their hard work by allowing them grain from the nation's granaries.] These Egyptians knew all about the value of onions, and worshiped them as a symbol of eternal life in many circles. Ancient Egyptians had onions placed on their eyes, before embalming or mummifying and burial, so that they could enter the circle of eternal life. With daily portions of Onions, salt and herbs Roman soldiers were happy! Roman soldiers also included onions in their diet, especially in the evenings, when they ate onions with red cayenne peppers and the salt they got as salary for the day's work. In medieval times, onions were held to be so precious in many parts of the world, that landlords demanded onions as rent in lieu of coin from their tenants.

Keep-Forever Treasure Boxes - Giving Your Child the Gift of Memories Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1-How to Create a Keep-forever Box Chapter 2-To Keep or not to Keep... Chapter 3-Here's What Else you Need Chapter 4-Everything Paper Chapter 5-Say Cheese! Chapter 6-Clothing and Other Cloth Items Chapter 7-Other Treasure-worthy Items Chapter 8-Love Notes Chapter 9-Multi-media Treasures Chapter 10-Putting it All Together Chapter 11-Other Types of Treasure Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Most every mother/parent has a few things tucked away to remind them of the earliest days of their child's life. Their hospital bracelet, the outfit they wore home from the hospital, a special blanket, sleep toy, lock of hair and other such treasures. That's not even taking into consideration the pile of papers, art projects, award certificates and ribbons and even a few crumbling salt and flour maps, right? But let's face it-there comes a time when you want to pare down the treasures you've accumulated throughout your lifetime. This is especially true if, like me, you have a large family because a large family equals a lot of stuff! So what's a parent to do with these childhood treasures without seeming cold and unfeeling? Give them back to their original owner, that's what! Give them back in a keep-forever treasure box. Creating a keep-forever treasure box is just a fancy way of saying it is okay to sort through all those memories, keep those that are the most meaningful, pitch the rest and get them out of your house...I mean gift them to your children .It's also a whole lot fun; making your laugh, smile and even shed a few tears as you stroll down memory lane. So grab a glass of iced tea, sit back and relax and prepare to be inspired to create a keep-forever treasure chest for the most special people in your life.

The Magic of Vegetables Ancient Healing Remedies and Tips Table of Contents Introduction Preserving Tomatoes after the Harvest Is in Getting Rid of Strong Mustard Taste Boiling Old Potatoes Curing Baldness with Cucumber Hair Fall Curing Acidity. Fenugreek Leaves and Seeds Getting rid of Jaundice. Organic Brown Sugar Tomatoes for More "Blood". Juice for Blemishes and Black Spots. Scars Diabetes Cure. Turnips for Controlling Diabetes Healthy Tomato Soup Recipe Preventing Dehydration. Burnt Cure. Curing Heartburn. Curing Night Blindness. Tomato - Potato Mix Getting Rid of Headaches Sugar Syrup. Black Pepper Decoction. Tuberculosis Cure. Cod Liver Treatment Conclusion Author Bio Introduction Vegetables are such an integral part of our daily lives, that we really do not bother much about their natural benefits and value. All we know is that they are those greens which we had to eat when we were children, because mommy said so, and she was bigger than us. And she was not a good cook. And also, she made every vegetable dish taste so boring, so blah and so bland, that one promised oneself that one would never eat it, when one grew up. That is the reason why so many of us grow up with an anti-vegetable subconscious feeling. But did you know that these green and leafy vegetables are the reasons why you kept so healthy, so energetic, and so bouncing when you were a kid. They were the natural mineral resources, which provided you with vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients, which help your muscles grow healthy, your skin glow and made you look so bright eyed and bushy tailed. And then you grew up and stopped eating vegetables. Instead, you began eating and other high-protein diet, without any greens or yellows or reds, which were harvested from plants/vines/herbs or shrubs. And that made your body deficient in all the essential vitamins. It also made you less healthy than what you were when you were a kid. And you did not get to know it. So here are some good reasons why you should eat plant produce, especially when they are green and leafy. Fibrous, leafy and green vegetables, fresh from the farm are, of course, the pride and joy of every health conscious and proud cook. If the proportions of these vegetables are increased in your daily diet, you are going to lessen your intake of carbohydrates, starch, and grain. This is going to benefit you and the general state of your health in the long run. It also means that you will never suffer from constipation. Nothing can take the place of cereals and grains in your daily diet in the same manner, vegetables have their own invaluable and irreplaceable place in the diet groups which make up your daily meals. The benefits of vegetables eaten raw, or cooked, then means that you are going to have a tasty meal, with natural digestive products being added to your system. Your blood circulation is going to get invigorated and your digestive system is going to get rid of any small ailments brought about by eating a starchy, fatty and high-protein high carbohydrate diet. Vegetables are amazing toxin eliminators. So if you are thinking of detoxifying your body with any star - endorsed detoxifying products, think again. Try increasing the amounts of vegetables in your diet. The best thing about fibrous vegetables is that it adds the amount of bulk to the fecal material so that it can be eliminated during the regular bowel movements every day. This keeps your system healthy. It also keeps your skin glowing, and you energetic. That is because there are no toxins accumulating in your body and weakening your system.

Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Appearance Chapter 2: Behavior Chapter 3: Environment Conclusion Author Bio Bonus Dinosaur Content Introduction to Dinosaurs Facts about Dinosaurs Dinosaur Extinction Dinosaur Fossils Dinosaur Eggs Dinosaur Names Dinosaur Diet Feathered Dinosaurs Plant Eating Dinosaurs The Weirdest Dinosaurs The Deadliest Dinosaurs Flying Dinosaurs Kinds of Dinosaurs The Biggest Dinosaurs The Smallest Dinosaurs Author Bio Publisher Introduction Salutations young reader! Today we are going to embark on a journey back to the age of the dinosaurs. The dinosaurs are some of the most incredible animals that ever lived on our planet. They lived nearly 200 million years ago and thrived for about 165 million years. We humans have only been around for about 60,000 years and we have only been using computers for about 75 years. The dinosaurs mysteriously became extinct and disappeared from our earth, but left their fossilized remains behind. Dinosaur fossils have been constantly discovered in human history; the Chinese thought they were dragon bones and Europeans thought they were the bones of biblical monsters. Luckily, the scientific study of dinosaurs began in between 1815-1824 with the discovery of an Iguanodon fossil. Since then dinosaurs have been discovered all over the world. Their immense size, strange shapes, and wonderful natures make them inherently worthy of interest. The study of dinosaurs requires depth of imagination, analytical skills, and thought. The many unanswered questions about their lives, behavior, and disappearance provoke the curious to seek answers and ask even more questions. I hope this book fuels your imagination and makes you want to learn even more about dinosaurs. I hope you learn to appreciate the value of the dinosaurs and that you bring a spirit of openness and wonder on your journey back to the age of the dinosaurs. The animal we are going to study today is closely related to the dinosaurs. Its name is Tylosaurus. It was a very large animal that lived in the oceans during the age of the dinosaurs. We are going to learn about what it looked like, how it behaved, and explore its environment it lived in. We know what we know about the dinosaurs from a variety of sources including fossils, biology, and other scientific disciplines. Fossils are the ancient remains of the dinosaurs, the most familiar being their bones. Biological science is the study of life in general and many scientists compare the dinosaurs to modern day animals to support their theories. Before a talk about dinosaurs can take place it is important that we discuss the theory of evolution. Evolutionary theory supposes that all the animals we know and see today are the direct descendants of animals that existed millions of years ago. The dinosaurs and other creatures that existed millions of years ago either died out or gradually changed into different animals. For instance, birds are considered to be surviving dinosaurs because their ancestors survived the dinosaur extinction event (we will discuss this later). Remember that any time you see an * next to the name of a dinosaur, it means that a book has been written about this dinosaur in the Dinosaur Books for Young Readers series. Any word written in bold is an important scientific term which is defined in-text. Italics are used to denote the first time a dinosaur's name is mentioned in the book.

Table of Contents Introduction What are goats? Goats and humans What do goats eat? What Goats Look Like How do goats act? Pygmy Goats Australian Goats Boer Goats American LaMancha Goats Dwarf Goats Landrace Goats Alpine Goats Angora Goats Cashmere Goats Mountain Goats Conclusion Publisher Introduction Goats are very picky eaters, even though most people think they eat everything. Goats have been owned and used by humans for food and clothes for thousands of years. Sheep, antelope, and goats are all cousins.

Table of Contents Introduction Different Varieties of Pineapples Growing Pineapples The Pineapple Fruit Mature Fruit Feeding your pineapple plant Testing for Ripeness Marketing Your Fruit Fresh How to Slice a Pineapple. Nutritive value of Pineapples Fruit Rings - Pineapples to Heal Protection against the summer Traditional Pineapple Dishes Oriental Pineapple Rice Hawaiian Salad Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction My fascination with pineapples - Ananas comosus - started very early, especially because they were part and parcel of my childhood. Living in a tropical region means that you are going to have plenty of juicy tropical fruit to eat throughout the year, but pineapples were quite something else. Firstly you needed to get somebody to slice them, then you diced them, and then you either juiced the rich succulent pulp inside, or just ate them raw without juicing. When I was about 6 years old, an aunt who was living in the Philippines at that time, send me and my brother beautifully embroidered dresses made out of pineapple leaf fiber. These were a barong tagalog (Baro, for short and not Barong) for him and a Baro't Saya for me. Apart from that we were often sent beautiful pineapple fiber -Pina- clothes, which were so durable that they lasted me until I went to University and even after that. I liked these shirts very much, because of their very interesting history. According to a story I had heard, the Philippines were a distant colony of Spain. So the conquerors had to be different, had not they. They put out an edict. Only pure blood Spaniards could tuck in their shirts in their trousers. The conquered natives had to wear their shirts outside as a symbol of slavery. But the Philippinos were, as any brave race, very ingenuous. All these shirts were embroidered so beautifully that they became glorious works of art. So the Spaniards could have their unadorned tucked in shirts, but the natives wore their baros proudly. Alas, nearly 3 decades down the line, those embroidered Baros have disappeared from the Filipino markets. So sad to see a proud tradition die out.

The Science of Living - Parenting With Responsibility and Purpose Table of Contents Introduction-What Do You Mean By Parenting Responsibly? Child Psychology -Do You Understand Your Teenager? Parental Attitudes Teenage Discipline Defiant Behavior in Children - Boot Camps Taking on the Responsibility of Raising a Girl Child Mama, daddy, Why Do Not You Listen? Conclusion Author Bio What Do You Mean by Parenting Responsibly? "It is not enough just becoming a parent; you need to take on the responsibility of a lifetime of conscientious guidance. No man should bring children into the world who is unwilling to persevere to the end in their nature and education." [Plato - 427-347 BC] This was written millenniums ago, by one of the most famous philosophers of Classical Times, Plato, but even though we read his books and his system, we definitely do not know how to apply his teachings in bringing up children, responsibly and conscientiously. The Science of Living is a series, in which you take example from daily life, and try to implement them in your own lifestyle and gain guidance from the lessons taught to you by the people who have gone before you based on their experience, knowledge and wisdom. This particular book is going to tell you all about parenting responsibly, and whether you are doing it for your own children, or are you just shirking responsibility?

Table of Contents Introduction Information On Walruses Facts About Walruses Pacific Walruses Pacific Walruses Atlantic Walruses Baby Walruses How Walruses Communicate Where Walruses Live What Walruses' Eat Where Do Walruses Come From? Seals and Walruses Seals Life in the Herd Walrus Features Walruses and Humans Migration Living in Cold Water Walruses Are Endangered Conclusion Publisher Introduction Have you ever wondered about these amazing sea creatures? Do you want to know why their tusks are so long? Maybe you want to know why they have whiskers? What do they eat? Let's go explore more about this huge mammal that lives in the freezing North.

Table of Contents Preface Benefits of Exercise Chapter # 1: What good does it bring? Chapter # 2: Comprehensive List Chapter # 3: Falling Down Aerobic Training Chapter # 1: Introduction Chapter # 2: Weeks 1, 2 & 3 Chapter # 3: Sample Activity Log Strength Training Chapter # 1: Introduction Chapter # 2: Upper Body Exercises Chapter # 3: Lower Body Exercises Conclusion Author Bio References Publisher Preface Your body does not retain its original quality in terms of shape, strength, flexibility, etc. as you age. With the passage of time, the body loses its original properties and weakens; the heart pumps blood at a slower pace, the bones become more brittle, the veins become worn out and so on. In order to maintain the body in its healthy state, a planned physical routine is necessary. Just because you're aged 50 plus, doesn't mean the time to take care of your body has ended. On the contrary, the time has just come. It is very vital for senior individuals to take care of their body right from the start, to ensure longevity and a comfortable adult life. In a study by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, it was found that over 85% of US Adults don't exercise in any regular way, which can cause an increase in the risk of serious cardiovascular, structural, and immune diseases. The book will provide comprehensive support to every adult citizen looking to rid himself of common yet irritating conditions caused by aging. The benefits are basically divided into two categories: 1.Psychological 2.Physical Both will be explained up to great satisfaction in the book, after which the reader will be taken through a number of types of exercises through which he/she can benefit. All in all, your life is about to change, so get ready!

Table of Contents Getting Started Chapter # 1: Introduction Chapter # 2: Specificity Chapter # 3: Overload Chapter # 4: Progressive Overload 7 Day Workout Chapter # 1: Introduction Chapter # 2: Monday Chapter # 3: Wednesday Chapter # 4: Friday Chapter # 5: Sunday Conclusion Author Bio References Publisher Introduction As the name suggests, strength training is a type of exercise or training routine that focuses on increased levels of strength in muscles to enhance one's performance level, as well as prevent chances of injury. One of the primary goals of strength training is to make a person strong enough to withstand high levels of competition and enhance his/her level of confidence.A plentiful amount of commitment can make a person jump higher, run swifter, and swim faster. This type of training can be done in a lot of ways, either in the form of a group, or individually, or setting time limits. A person usually starts out with lower weights in combination with high repetitions, then with the passage of time, advances to higher weights with lower repetitions.

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Table of Contents Introduction to Dinosaurs Facts about Dinosaurs Dinosaur Extinction Dinosaur Fossils Dinosaur Eggs What Dinosaurs Ate Feathered Dinosaurs Plant Eating Dinosaurs The Weirdest Dinosaurs The Deadliest Dinosaurs Flying Dinosaurs Kinds of Dinosaurs The Biggest Dinosaurs The Smallest Dinosaurs Conclusion Publisher Introduction to Dinosaurs The word dinosaur comes from the ancient Greek word, denios, which means terrible lizard. Dinosaurs ruled the Earth 65 to 225 million years ago.

Grandma's Natural Remedies and Ancient Herbal Beauty Recipes Natural Remedies and Beauty Recipes From Your Kitchen And Garden Table of Contents Introduction Rules for Staying Healthy [With My Views, Opinions and Experience.] Remedies for Different Ailments Piles Hemorrhoids cream Constipation Flatulence What Is Black Salt? Migraine Oh, Those Pearlies... (Tooth and mouth care) Loose gums Pyorrhea Ulcers in your mouth Drooling/Excess salivation Toothache powder Sensitive teeth The Magic Of Face Masks How to Make Your Own Personalized Face Masks? Masks for a dry skin Tomato mask What is Fuller's Earth? Orange mask Masks for an oily skin Honey mask. Cucumber mask Appendix: How to make salty lassi to prevent dehydration in summer Mattha - spicy lassi Recipe- How to make jalebis dripping in sugar syrup How to make Desi Ghee (clarified butter). How to make Rose water (Gulab Jal) Conclusion Author Bio Introduction Somebody asked me once why I did not become a doctor and then join the Defense Services as a Doctor like the majority of my family members? Here was I with an easily obtained Degree in Natural Sciences and all my knowledge -garnered during a peripatetic childhood and youth-about natural remedies, ancient medicine and natural healing processes. The medical or the engineering fields were the only options left for good students, during the time I was at University. And I give them my stock answer, which I consider logical and sensible, "If I become a doctor, I will be giving my patients chemical-based medicine, and I will just be curing their bodies. On the other hand, if I stick to my habit of learning more about natural remedies and ancient remedies, I will be curing their bodies, as well as fighting the disease from the root onwards." My grandmother had learned about natural remedies and beauty recipes from her grandmother, and this wisdom was passed down the ages, from mother to daughter. For millenniums, every mother in every ancient civilization taught her daughters the rudimentary art of survival and staying beautiful and youthful with fruits, vegetables, spices, and herbs. This is now considered to be alternative medicine by doctors in the West. But this was the medicine with which people survived through centuries and stayed healthy. So if you believe in natural remedies, and naturopathic treatments, the cures are right around you. But many of us would rather go to a doctor and get some expensive medicine. The side effect of that medicine is going to be that some other part of our system is going to get affected. After that we go back to the doctor again and get some medicine to treat that side effect. That medicine produces another side effect. This is going to be your way of living for the rest of your life. However, if you eat natural medicines, you are never going to suffer from any sort of side effects. That is because natural products are more tuned to your body's systems and natural needs, than chemical drugs are. Say no to chemical drugs as far as possible For all those who have read Lloyd C Douglas' Magnificent Obsession and liked it, Mr. Douglas had some more words spoken by another of his popular characters, in "Disputed Passage". That doctor said something on the lines of - it is not our duty to just cure the body. We have to cure the mind and spirit too and heal them", much to the disgust of doctor Tubby Forrester, who considered every human to be a machine which needed to be put right, and where did emotions and spirit and soul come into this curing process? At the end of the story, Dr. Forrester had to accept the fact that human beings had to be treated by doctors who understood their psychological, mental, spiritual and emotional makeup. Unfortunately, this is not being done today, because doctors are harried, and have to see a number of patients till the end of a day.

How to Deal with Stress and Tension Table of Content Introduction - Why and How Does Stress Affect You? Worrying About Stress? Reasons for Stress and Tension Stress Management Work Induced Stress Students and Stress- Study Management Stress and Insomnia Why you should Not Resort to Pills and drugs While Dealing with Stress Yoga - The Best Stress Buster and Meditation Problem-Solving And How That Helps You Cope with Stress Conclusion Introduction - Why and How Does Stress Affect You? Do you suffer from stress and tension? The reason you are reading this e-book shows that you believe that you may be suffering from stress, you want to know all about how you can get rid of stress, or better still, you want to know how you can prevent stress from influencing your life and lifestyle. Well, this book is going to give you plenty of tips and techniques on how you can cope with stress, reasons for why you suffer from stress, how to prevent stress as a student, or in the office, stress management, and other factors related to stress and tension.

Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 - What's In Your Kit? I - The Basic contents of a good first aid kit II - Conditions for use and precautions III - Alternative methods for when your pack is not enough Chapter 2 - Maintaining Your Health I - Retaining fluids and preventing dehydration II - Maintaining your nutritional intake III - A guide to sterile and safe hygiene practices IV - The importance of rest Chapter 3 - Using medicines from your kit I - A quick guide to painkillers, their effects and conditions they should be used in II - Antiseptics and their uses in preventing infection III - Antibiotics and the situations they should be used in Chapter 4 - Using indigenous plants that have medicinal properties I - Identifying and using plants as painkillers II - Common plants with antiseptic properties III - Precautions and dangers of using plants as medicines Chapter 5 - Injuries to bones or joints I - Methods for binding injuries II - Materials that can be used as dressings III - A guide to caring for dislocations and sprains Chapter 6 - Emergency and Lifesaving Techniques I - Controlling blood flow from wounds II - A quick guide to CPR Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Disaster can strike at any given moment - whether you live in close proximity to natural hazards such as an earthquake zone or active volcano, or whether you live in a seemingly safe urban area. Your geographical location is a major factor when considering the different ways that you may be exposed to dangers, however this is an issue that has the potential to affect you at home, on holiday, or even when you're visiting a new area. In such situations, it may be difficult to reach the emergency services or contact someone that may be able to help you - you could find yourself isolated from human settlement and left to your instinctive devices. The basics to survival medicine are often overlooked and cast aside when it comes to common knowledge. How many of us could use indigenous plants as an antiseptic? How many of us could bind a wound using natural dressings? These are key skills that we have no use for in our everyday lives and of course, we can always use a helpful app or the internet to help us, right? But, what could we do in situations when those luxuries are out of reach and the only tools we have is the environment around us? This guide will cover the essential basics in survival medicine, giving you a basic knowledge and understanding of how to cope with injuries in such distressing situations. From the contents of your survival pack to using potentially life-saving plants and applying emergency techniques - this guide will help you to build up a solid foundation. If you ever find yourself injured in a disaster situation, you'll know where to begin.

Table of Contents Introduction What is a beluga whale? How do beluga whales act? Where did beluga whales come from? The history of beluga whales and humans Beluga whales and conservation Beluga whales and culture Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction The beluga whale, also known as the white whale, is a favorite of many people. It's intelligent and cute, not unlike a larger dolphin. What really draws a lot of people is its pure white color, which is attractive and attention-getting to humans in the same way a black jaguar or a pink slug is. As a sea creature, the beluga whale is an important part of its environment, and has had an impact on humans. Or, more accurately, humans have had an impact on the beluga whale. Much like puffins, the beluga whale helped humans live in areas that are hard to live in. This wasn't done without a cost to the beluga whale, however, as you shall soon see.

A Beginner's Guide to Edible Fungi Mushrooms Table of Contents Introduction Knowing more about Mushrooms Mushrooms in Medicine Cultivated varieties Of Mushrooms Types of Popular Mushrooms in Cuisine Morels Chanterelles Cantharellus cibarius or trumpet mushrooms Black Trumpets Porcini Shitake or Golden oak mushrooms Oyster Mushrooms Enoki Mushrooms Portobello Mushrooms Truffles Hon- Shimeji- Beech Mushroom The Death Cap - Amanita phalloides Fly Agaric- Amanita muscaria How to Avoid the After Effects of Inedible Mushrooms Tips Precautions while Hunting Mushrooms in the Wild Cultivating Mushrooms in Your Home Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction For millenniums, mankind has been looking towards nature to find easily available food supplements. While animals and birds provided him with protein, he also looked towards the plant kingdom to provide you with herbs, spices, and other edible means of food. Out of these mushrooms and all their varieties have been an integral part of his cuisine down the centuries, all over the world. In ancient China mushrooms were used in alternative medicine more than 3000 years ago. They are still used to cure a number of ailments, along with problems related to the nerves, mind and psyche. The mushrooms used here in minute quantities have psychoactive and psychedelic properties. That is why ancient medicine men normally gave them to patients, who believed that they had gone through a spiritual trance which was life defining. These psychedelic trance inducing mushrooms are now called shrooms and even though they are illegal in many parts of the world, they are eaten by people who want a "fix". Edible mushrooms are called mushrooms, while the poisonous varieties were called toadstools. Only very experienced "mushroomists" know the difference between an edible variety and a poisonous variety. And this comes only with proper training from older experienced mushroom collectors.

Table of Contents Introduction Butterflies Beautiful Insects Body Parts of a Butterfly Life Cycle of a Butterfly Where Butterflies Live What Do Butterflies Eat? Can Butterflies Communicate? Butterflies and Pollination Butterfly Species Monarch Butterfly and Migration Painted Lady Butterfly Viceroy Butterfly Buckeye One Butterfly Zebra Longwing Butterfly Paper Kite Butterfly Tailed Jay Butterfly Doris Longwing Butterfly Butterfly Meaning in Different Cultures Butterfly Facts Conclusion Publisher Introduction Did you know that caterpillars turn into butterflies? Did you know that butterflies fly thousands of miles from one country to another?

Family Farming Safety - Keeping Kids Safe on the Farm Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Why is Farm Safety for Kids Such an Issue Chapter 2: Children and Livestock Chapter 3: Children and Farm Machinery Chapter 4: Children and Grains and Crops Chapter 5: Overlooked Farm Hazards Chapter 6: Making Safety Fun Conclusion Author Bio Introduction According to OSHA, over 300 children die each year from injuries sustained on a farm, with the overwhelming majority of these accidents being children who live on these farms. http: //ehs.okstate.edu/training/oshafarm.htm Additionally, statistics from a number of sources all find that the number of injuries to children who live/work on family farms is over 20,000 per year. It would be inaccurate to say that every single one of these deaths could have been prevented if better safety practices would have been in place, it is completely accurate to say that more than half of the children that die as a result of farm accidents are avoidable. Likewise, accidents can happen even when stringent safety measures are in place, but a significant number of them could be eliminated with a few more lessons and rules in farm safety. This book is meant to serve as both a reminder and as an educational resource for farm families with children and grandchildren as well as families whose children visit and/or work on a farm. NOTE: Accidents happen-both non-serious and tragic accidents no one can see coming and those that are completely unavoidable despite our best efforts. This book is not meant as a guarantee against life, is not intended to serve as legal counsel and is not meant to serve as an endorsement for any product brand.

Table of Contents Introduction What are ladybugs? What a ladybug looks like Ladybugs in Love How to spot different types of ladybugs Ladybugs are Helpful Why do ladybugs smell when they are crushed? How to get rid of ladybugs How did the ladybug get her name? Ladybugs in the farming field Ladybugs and tree diseases of the forest Ladybugs around the World and in your backyard Seasons for ladybugs Conclusion Publisher Introduction Ladybugs have three body segments, several eyes, 6 legs, and antennae. They are helpful creatures in the garden, field, and forest. They eat the harmful insects that destroy plants, crops, and trees.

Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Dolphins 2. Facts about Dolphins 3. What Do You Know About Dolphins 4. Types of Dolphins 5. Baby Dolphins (Calves) 6. Why Dolphins Live in Water Also, Dolphins are born with fins, not legs. Fins are used for swimming in water.7. Dolphins Traveling in Water 7. Dolphins Traveling in Water 8. How Dolphins Breathe 9. Dolphins Can Smell and See 10. What Dolphins Eat 11. Dolphins Live With Family 12. Dolphins Can Be Your Friends 13. Dolphins Play in Water 14. Dolphins Sleep Too 15. What Harms Dolphins? 16. People Can Harm Dolphins 17. Rare Dolphins Publisher

Table of Contents Introduction What is a pig? What kinds of pigs are there? Where did pigs come from? The history of pigs and humans Babirusas (also known as pig-deer) Pot-belled pigs Red river hogs Wild Boars Feral Pigs Peccaries Warthogs Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Pigs have long been a part of human life. The ancient Israelites considered them unclean animals, and would not eat them; however, many, many cultures consider them a great source of food. The pig is present in the Chinese zodiac, a way of keeping track of years by assigning twelve animals, one to each year. It's also said to predict traits and such about people born in those years. It's the twelfth sign, because, according to legend, the pig showed up last to the great meeting where the animals were assigned to a system. The pig has long been a sign of gluttony, especially in Western culture. In the book Animal Farm, they greedily consume the best of the food, and do almost none of the work. Pigs are considered dirty, but the fact is, they tend to be very clean animals. They do consume a lot of food, but not all pigs are fat; it's mostly domesticated (bred to serve humans) pigs that are as obese-looking as you see in the modern day.

Table of Contents Introduction How Does Constipation Happen Symptoms of Constipation Reasons for Chronic Constipation Increasing your liquid intake Water Therapy Irregular Bowel Movement Habits Sedentary Lifestyles Factors Encouraging Constipation Curing Constipation Naturally Diet Ripe Guavas Carrots and Citrus Fruits Gooseberries Apples Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Constipation is one of the ailments besetting mankind down the ages. Believe it or not, there were ancient Eastern medical treatises written in olden days, which had about 236 natural remedies to cure constipation. So for a person who is lucky enough not to know what constipation is, it is not being able to empty the elementary canal naturally and regularly. This is a condition usually accompanied with hard fecal nodules. Constipation is one of the elements, which is often a part of human discussion, especially in social gatherings. When people begin to talk about their health, the conversation is going to go around to anybody asking the audience if they know any cure for constipation. Well brought up people may think this rather vulgar, but that is how matters stand. Nevertheless, as every human being has faced this problem sometime or the other in his life, it is an integral part of the social and natural identity of mankind.

Table of Contents Introduction Limiting Yourself 1. Find Your Motivation Self-Limiting Factors 2. Reward Yourself 3. Get Set Go Negative motivations 4. Using Your Creativity Visualization and Challenges 5. Channeling Your Passion Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction For all those, who have spent their lives with one word dinned into their ears since the day they opened their eyes, "you need to be successful, success is everything," success means accomplishing or achieving something which is a goal or target.

Paleo Diet - Old is Gold! Table of Contents Prelude Getting Started Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 2: What to Eat and What Not? Chapter 3: Switching to the Paleo Diet Chapter 4: Paleo Diet Comparison Chart Benefits of Paleo Diet Chapter 1: Weight-Loss Chapter 2: Reduces Type-2 Diabetes Risk Chapter 3: Builds Muscles Chapter 4: Other Benefits Breakfast Recipes Chapter 1: Paleo Bread Chapter # 2: Paleo Pancakes Chapter # 3: Zucchini & Eggs Main Dishes Chapter # 1: Paleo Chili Chapter # 2: Baked Salmon Chapter # 3: Rapid Roast Chicken Chapter # 4: Paleo Chorizo & Kale Stew Chapter # 5: Spaghetti Squash with Sauce Chapter # 6: Homemade Pastrami Others Chapter # 1: Parrothead Salad Chapter # 2: Banana Bread Chapter # 3: Coconut-Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies Chapter # 4: Grapefruit & Avocado Salad Conclusion References Author Bio Prelude What began as a social service has now become a means to earn money and fill one's pockets; specific eating patterns or diets have long been used to get rid of an ailment or condition. The technological boom, along with the ever increasing cleverness of the marketing industry, has resulted in the release of a number of diets that could do "wonders" for you. The wonders part is definitely true, but the kinds of wonders most of them do come at great costs, therefore, it's time to rethink as to where it all went wrong.A simple answer arises: we became modern. That's right, we became modern and abandoned the techniques through which our ancestors survived. Also, we became so disillusioned with our lives that we fell into the simple trap of "making our lives better, the easy way"; that's all you need to think about now. A simple glimpse of the Paleo Diet is that it's the diet that was followed by our ancestors, well over 10,000 years ago. At that time it was the only diet and comprised of raw foods like meat. Moreover, at that time, humans had to rely on their natural skills for cooking the meal too, as there was rarely a sustainable living atmosphere at that time. This is the basis of the diet that will be used in this book to make your life better in every aspect. Also it must be known that many practitioners started creating their own personalized versions of the Paleo Diet, however in this book the pure & original version of the Paleo Diet will be used without any additives.