… ever wonder what some celebrities read when they are not out being famous? Emma Watson is well known for her portrayal of Hermione Granger in the movie adaptation of J. K. Rowling’s famous Harry Potter series. An avid reader, Watson can be seen with a book in her hand almost everywhere she goes (check…
Chinese soul food : a friendly guide for homemade dumplings, stir-fries, soups, and more / Hsiao-Ching Chou ; photography by Clare Barboza Chinese food is more popular than any other cuisine and yet it often intimidates North American home cooks. Chinese Soul Food draws cooks into the kitchen with recipes that include sizzling potstickers, stir-fries that…
Falcon Guides. Bird watching book? Um, no. Falcon Guides are the one of the top regional guides for people who are interested in outdoor recreation like hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, and camping. They also produce regional animal guides, how to guides, environmental preservation, as well as ghost story books for stories around the campfire! Each…
What is Ayurveda? Is it yoga? Is it meditation? Is it mindfulness? Is it total body detox? Is it being in touch with nature? The answer to those questions is “yes”. Ayurveda is an ancient system of treating the body in a holistic way. Well what does that mean? Holistic is something “characterized by comprehension…
Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk who lives in France. In 1966, at the age of 16, he joined a Zen Buddhist monastery. During his time there, he organized and reached out to those in the rural areas of his country to encourage education, establish healthcare services and improve local infrastructure. In 1960,…
Jason Matthews spent over 30 years as a special agent in the clandestine service division. After leaving the CIA in 2010, he started writing. He combined stories from people he knew along with patchwork of personal experiences, before long a novel was formed. Red Sparrow, the first of the Red Sparrow Trilogy, was met with…
