Lifestyle Books

The author is dead-on on issues concerning wellness. He has a Christian point of view, and plenty of scripture to back up his points. He doesn't leave anything out. Short, and to the point, it is an informative read with lots of insight. He doesn't just preach it, he practices it. If you google the author, you can see his other ministries.

This book shows how far we have slipped from living a "Pill Free" life. It gives us the information we need to start living healthy. Everything from fast food to a quick fix has us speeding our way to an early grave.

I have read this book more than once and I recommend it to anyone who aspire to move on to the next level in their journey towards excellence. With excellent Biblical insight into contemporary life issues, Taiwo encourages the reader that living huge is something everyone can experience.

Have you ever wondered if you could have it all in life? Are you seeking excellence in your life? Are you tired of the "same old, same old" routine? There's always a better alternative to the lifestyle you are currently experiencing. A lot of people realize this, of course. The issue is, "Okay, how do I find the Path?"

'Living Huge' confidently answers the question, relentlessly emphasizing the need for creative thinking, tough-mindedness, proper positioning, and unwavering focus on your purpose in order to create the kind of lifestyle you desire.

Drawing nuggets of wisdom from the lives of both legendary figures of history and more contemporary examples, TAIWO JAIYEOBA offers practical ways out of the rut of everyday existence.Whatever your age, background, gender or beliefs, Living Huge will certainly propel you to a higher level and an infinitely better lifestyle!

In a market overflowing with books about feng shui, this book manages to find an original approach. I like its straightforward, clear, down-to-earth treatment of the very deep and profound topic of feng shui. I think the author has managed to convey the depth and still be very user-friendly. The book provides a great introduction to feng shui for the novice, and is a worthy contribution to the world of feng shui.

"Living the Feng Shui Lifestyle" was a good introduction to feng shui and the principles surrounding it. Illustrations helped define the author's points and aided in understanding the philosophy of this ancient art.

I'm a great animal-lover and also an avid reader of young-adult fiction, so I knew as soon as I heard about this book that I'd like it. Turns out it's extraordinarily beautifully written--a modest and understated debut that utterly delighted me. It may be that it's a little too low-key to make it onto the gatekeepers' radar, but this is the kind of book that should be winning the big prizes in children's literature! In the meantime I am going to get a couple more copies so I can press it into the hands of friends who will love it...

Once I picked up this book, I could not put it down. Maybe it was because it was filled with reptiles and in my house, reptiles are animals to love (and spend lots of money on). Maybe it was because the lead character grabbed my heart from the first page and didn't let go, even once I shut the book on the last word. Or maybe it's because this author has an exceptional talent, one for writing a book that allows the reader to enter the world she has created, and never want to leave.

Lizard Love, written by Wendy Townsend, is time in the life of Grace. The young girl lives in Mooresville, a back country town that she has lived in all of her life and absolutely loves. She is friends with the wilderness and cherishes the time she gets to spend with her beloved grandparents. When her mother gets a job in New York City and Grace is forced to move to a cement jungle, she is lost. Her heart was left behind and she feels completely hopeless, until she accidentally happens upon a pet store specializing in exotics, mainly reptiles. At Fang & Claw, amidst the snakes, monitors, and lizards, Grace finds herself again. She falls in love with her new environment and just maybe in Walter, the son of the pet store owner.

This was a fairy tale of a book. I loved reading about all of the reptiles that Grace encountered, especially since my own hubby works part-time in an exotic pet store where I have also had the experience of meeting the awesome reptiles she describes. Don't knock them unless you know them! Reptiles are not typical "book" animals and I loved that they made huge appearances in Lizard Love.

Grace's relationship with Walter, as well as with Spot, a huge iguana are touching and real. The writing is beautifully done and I certainly hope we hear from from Wendy Townsend.
Though the publisher classifies the book in the age range of 14 and up, I really believe this is perfectly appropriate for the older juveniles out there as well. I would almost say 10 and up would be fine. There is some talk of turning into a woman and growing breasts, but no other matter that would make this novel in-appropriate for that age level.

Again, I loved the book and I demand that all of you out there go read it. Especially if you are not a reptile lover...I guarantee your mind will change after reading this. :-)

This sequel to The Long Way to a New Land was the perfect choice for our family's unit study about the Westward Expansion. My first grader was able to read aloud easily, and my four year old was able to comprehend the story well when read to. The characters (Carl Erik, Jonas, and their family) are easy for children to connect to. With so many books written about this period featuring girls as the main characters, it was refreshing to offer my son interesting male characters.

The Long Way to a New Land and The Long Way Westward are companion books that chronicle a family's journey from their Swedish farm, which is suffering from an extended drought, to a new home in Minnesota. The books describe the difficulty and dangers of the journey in a way that is non-complaining and full of optimism for a new life in America. Teachers, these books are wonderful for integrating with other subjects and topics, such as immigration, westward expansion, steamships, trains, geography, and American life in the 1860s.

Louie is a precious tale of a boy who finds a puppet friend. This charming encounter softly captures the unmeasurable love of a boy and his friend. Their adventures are an enchanting remembrence of how important childhood friends are. I give it two thumbs up!

A child who rarely speaks and is different from his classmates finds a puppet friend to talk to. His peers are surprised at his reaction but find a way to deal with him and make him happy. What a sweet book about treating people decently.

This handy book presents a commonsense perspective on low carbohydrate diets. The author introduces the topic, and then reviews the various perspectives that different individuals promote. There are some comparions of the features of the differnt low carb eating plans. The author also refers to the solid body of evidence that support this way of eating. This is an easy to read and very helpful book The author also has a web site which is very easy to maneuver and provides excellent information.

Webb's low carb book gives it to us straight - and funny - without having to wade through lengthy volumes written by competing experts. Webb summarizes low carb arguments made by all leading proponents - and distills the best into a hundred well-written pages. Very worthwhile.

I tried the recipe for the grilled red pepper pasta- absolutely wonderful...by far one of the best cookbooks I have ever purchased! The book outlines methods for choosing lowfat meats when shopping, and adds a different outlook towards preparing fresh fruits and vegetables.

For the last five years I had all but ruled grilling out of my family's life, just because I wanted to cook in a healthier way. This book has changed all that- we all love it!

Reading Maddie was like being there on the farm with her. I laughed, cried and felt like it was happening to me. Great book! Even adults like it.

Maddie is Sylvia Tomlinson's gentle story for young readers about the life of an intelligent, strong-willed twelve-year-old girl responsible for her share in the never-ending upkeep of her family's farm. First in a planned series about family farm life, Maddie is an empathetic, emotional, and meaningful tale addressing the challenges of growing up in a changing world. Enhanced with illustrations by Ginny Cartmell, Maddie is highly recommended reading for boys and girls ages 9 to 12.

This is a simple, endearing book for anyone who values family. It is the story of the legacy that can be created by two caring and loving parents. I am buying this for my mother-in-law who definitly is creating a similar legacy for her family.

My 4 year old daughter loves this book, not only because her sister's name is Maisy, but because it is a sweet story of tradition and family. It is very friendly and engaging. The lesson of aging and seasons and the circle of life is great.