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A Beginner's Guide to Bottling Fruit and Vegetables With tips on How to Prepare and Preserve Food for Long-Term Use Table of Contents Introduction Rules of Bottling Types of Jars and Bottles Sterilizing Tips Equipment Necessary for Bottling Methods of Sterilization Hot Water Bath Method Hot-Water Sterilization - Quick Method Oven Method Second Oven Method Boiling Tomatoes Tomato in Their Own Juice Preserving Tomatoes in Brine Tomato Purée Tomato Juice Bottling Methods for Vegetables Blanching and Sterilizing Process for Vegetables Water Bath Method Acid Brine - Lemon Juice Method Using Bottled Vegetables Preparation of Fruit and Temperature Chart Timetable for Sterilizing Vegetables in Pressure Cooker Conclusion Author Bio- Introduction We are everlastingly grateful to that homemaker millenniums ago, who decided that she needed to preserve food, for the coming winter. That was a little step for her, but it was a giant step for mankind. Soon people began to preserve food in stoneware jars. The principle of preserving these fruit/food items depended firstly upon the destruction by need of all the mold and bacteria in the air, fruit, or water. As technological development and experimental sciences began to develop in ancient civilizations, they discovered how to make glass containers and bottles more than 5000 years ago. Naturally, at the same time, the cook in the kitchen was experimenting on food stuffs. It was only by trial and error that she learned that if she kept items of food in a moist atmosphere, it would soon grow moldy and perish real fast. Also, she learned that the exclusion of air during the sealing off the bottles prevented this mold from growing on the surface of the food. Along with that, she found out that salt, vinegar, wine and oil were extremely useful mediums in which she could preserve food, and that is how the art of been a preserving food in the shape of jams, jellies, pickles and chutneys came into existence. So this art has come down to us through the ages, and that is why many families have closely guarded secret recipes for pickling or preserving food. And that is when our grannies told us in grave tones - "remember, children, the containers in which you put this jam should be totally sealed really properly. That is how you are going to keep it for a long time." Natural vinegar and natural oil was used as an important medium since ancient times to preserve fruit, pickles and other natural food items. Along with that, salt and sugar were used as preservatives.

Table of Contents What Are Bees? Facts About Bees Options for treating bee stings The Life Cycle of a Bee Why Are Bees So Important to Humans? Types of Bees Carpenter bees Africanized honey bees Bumble Bees Yellow Jackets Wasps The Bee Hive The Honey Bee Colony The Royal Queen Bee Keeping Tips for Preventing Attacks Harvesting Honey Honey What is Pollen and Pollination? Flowers That Attract Bees Conclusion Publisher What Are Bees? Bees are related to ants and wasps. Bees are made up of three body parts, the head, thorax, and abdomen. The thorax is the smaller middle section of the body containing three pair of legs and four wings. Bees' wings flap 11,400 times per minute, that is why we hear a buzzing sound. The abdomen is the lower and largest part of the body that has a nectar pouch and stomach, at the end is the stinger.

The perfect way to teach your child potty training. Let little Loo teach your children what to do. This beautiful girl will touch your heart as you read and see her teaching your child how to learn to use the potty. Your child will want you to read this cute little rhyming book over and over to them as they learn to be big just like little Loo.

Table of Contents Introduction to Sharks Shark Catfish The Red Tailed Shark Rainbow Shark Bala Shark Great White Shark Bull Shark Tiger Shark Hammerhead Shark Whale Shark Shark Attacks Shark Behavior What Sharks Look Like Facts about Sharks Publisher Introduction to Sharks In an aquarium, sharks are one of the most requested fish to be seen, by visitors. There are two types of sharks, those that live in salt water, like the ocean, and those that live in fresh water. Many sharks are big and scary, but not all of them.

Table of Contents Preface How To Spot A Liar Chapter #1: Lie Spotting Chapter #2: Patterns of Deception Chapter #3: Identifying Deception Hot Spots Why Humans Lie and How To Stop Chapter #4: Why We Lie The Pattern Behind Self Deception Conclusion Photo Links About the Author Publisher Preface I want to thank you for downloading the book, "How To Stop Lying." With this book you'll be able to do away with the enslaving negative habit of lying: You'll be able to stop this habit which more often than not, prevents you from realizing your true potential and achievements in life. As much as you may not believe it, but the roots of the trait of lying start right after we are born, when as a child you decide to falsely alarm your mother of father because you seek some attention, thus you decide to cry aloud or do something more dramatic, like scream in order to get their attention. Lying is a trait that we develop by our own selves as we grow older; it involves both actions as well as words. This book is an ultimate guide that introduces you to the world of lying which you can be sure will help you understand why you need to do away with this habit if you are to realize any great achievement or real success in your life. Just like any process in life, we all know that developing something worthwhile in life requires a step by step process; the same ideology also applies when you want to break a certain habit that is pulling you back in life. This process is made effective when one follows a set of positive guidelines thoroughly. It's no secret that much of what we do or say in life can either build us or break us and the truth is that, it is within your power to shape the kind of life that you want; if you are determined to stop telling lies and turn back to truth and positivity, then that is also possible, but only if you are determined. The first step to making a difference in our lives is by changing our habits and most importantly our thoughts because these usually influence the paths we take. Much of what lying does is to simply scheme your way to achieve a specific objective and ensuring that you actually avoid any trace of truth whilst you're at it. The main aim of this book is to ensure that you have a clear understanding how the negative habit of lying actually affects you; it also enlightens you on how you can effectively get rid of this dissolute, self-indulgent habit. A habit is referred to as a routine or behaviour that a person repeats regularly and in most cases occurs unconsciously. It is generally a fixed way of thinking, feeling, and is usually acquired through repetition. At times we never really know what we could be doing wrong but when you take some time and analyze yourself you will realize that there are some habits that may be a real drawback in you making progress in life, lying is one such habit. The best way to get rid of a habit is by removing it completely from your daily routine until every part of you gets used to its needlessness and then it'll slowly begins to fade away naturally. This book will take you through several elements that are going to be very beneficial as it covers all that you need to know when it comes to the trait of deception. We live in a world that is full of liars and circumstances or situations that force us to lie at times but one can decide to avoid this path of lies, as it only leads to more lies; through positivity, it is the hope of the author that the reader will be able to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life that is not deceit-driven. It is also the hope of the author that you will be able to go through this book and understand all that is laid out for you because this book offers a life changing experience for you.

Health Benefits of Black Cumin For Cooking and Health Table of Contents Preface Getting started Chapter # 1: Intro Chapter # 2: How is black cumin commonly used? Chapter # 3: Black cumin recipes Chapter # 4: Growing your own black cumin Chapter # 5: Precautions Benefits of black cumin to the brain Chapter # 1: Boosts memory Benefits of black cumin to the body Chapter # 1: Fights cancer Chapter # 2: Strengthens the immune system Chapter # 3: Alleviates allergic conditions Chapter # 4: Eases high blood pressure Chapter # 5: Counters the effects of radiation Chapter # 6: Reduces frequency of pediatric seizures Chapter # 7: Helps in weight loss Chapter # 8: Helps with migraines Conclusion References Preface Many plants that seem so innocuous to us today have been used in traditional medicine for centuries and have produced astonishing results. Greek and Indian medicine in particular has taken leverage of numerous herbs and plants in curing a wide variety of ailments. Only today has science caught up with what our ancestors took as common knowledge. Research conducted over the past few decades have begun to testify to the health benefits of these botanical wonders. One such amazing plant is Black Cumin more specifically known as Nigella sativa. It is a plant that blossoms yearly and was found originally in the southern and southwestern regions of Asia. Growing to a height ranging from twenty to thirty centimeters, it is characterized by its thin and straight leaves, fragile blue / white flowers and large bloated fruit holding the renowned Black Cumin seed. The seed of this plant has been used in cuisines around the globe but is particularly famous and notable in Sub-continental cooking. Its pungent taste and unique aroma has made it famous in many dishes. Its importance in the kitchen aside, this seed has a host of medicinal benefits that make it ideal for consumption from a health perspective. It can have a positive effect on both body and mind and scientific evidence has been gathered to support this. This book aims to educate you in the many benefits of this truly miraculous plant whose seeds work wonders for human health. It will instruct you on the best way to take advantage of Black Cumin's benefits and easily make it a part of your daily life. There will also be tips on cultivating your own Black Cumin seeds to use in your kitchen! By the time you reach the end, this humble plant will have definitely made an impression on your mind. Many of you will have overlooked Black Cumin seeds as a mere spice to be used in cooking but after reading the health benefits of the same, you'll begin to look at them with a new found reverence.

Table of Contents Chapter 1 -Introduction 1.1 Importance of Fire 1.2Fire for Survival 1.3 Methods of Starting Fire Chapter 2 - Friction Based Fire 2.1 Hand Drill 2.2 Bow Drill 2.3 Stone and Steel Chapter 3 - Starting Fire with Batteries 3.1 Battery and Steel Wool 3.2Fire in the Gum Wrapper Chapter 4 -Fire from Lenses 4.1 Conventional Lenses 4.2 Unconventional Lenses Chapter 5 - Ready to use Methods 5.1 Magnesium Strip 5.2 Survival Bracelets Chapter 6 - Things to Remember 6.1 Fire bed and its location 6.2 Tinder 6.3 Fuel 6.4Safety Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Importance of Fire Have you ever thought about what you would have done to boil your breakfast egg if you were born a couple of million years ago? There were hundreds of ways which were used to make fire out of almost nowhere, and they fulfilled some of those elementary purposes for which fire is used, even today. We are least likely to come across situations and circumstances that our stone-aged ancestors faced, where they were required to make fire to survive. Nevertheless, the tools and technologies that today's sophisticated and highly advanced world has brought to us are useful only when they are within access. You will need knowledge, skills, educated ideas, and some basic tools to start a fire when you are stuck in a far-flung island all by yourself. All you need is a tall flame to make yourself noticed and be located. You will need these skills when you are staying overnight in a zone you chose to chase game if you forget to bring matches or a lighter to start fire, which could keep you warm and prevent wild animals from coming near. The link between man and fire traces back to the ages when one of the very first human creatures, or something close to that, landed on this earth. This primal relationship between human and fire highlights the importance of fire and how pivotal a role its existence plays in our survival. From cooking to heating and from signaling to repelling predators, fire has been one of the primary ingredients of the basic human survival toolkit. Interestingly, the mythological and spiritual part of fire in various religions or cults of the world also dates back to primitive ages. It can also be assumed that men understood fire and its utility in different ways, which mainly evolved from their experiences with it. Thanks to our ancestors who developed the ability to use fire in several ways and transferred this ability, each generation has only added more value to the application of fire. Without knowing about anthropology, one can safely say that this skill required memory, analysis, and future planning - the traits that separated us from our earliest ancestors. Since then, fire has done nothing but facilitated us and provided us with an easier life. For example, generating the power that runs my PC, heating your home, or running some artillery that protects usare ways we enjoy an easier life. The more sophisticated and advanced form of fire utility, like industrial or military use, brings a plethora of advantages and disadvantages on the table to debate about. However, we shall focus on some of the most commonly used and essential applications of fire such as methods of setting up fire with limited quirky tools in unseen situations.

Table of Contents Introduction Importance of Organic Matter Improving Soil Structure Soil Improving Crops Proper Selection of Soil Improving Crops Legumes Cow Peas and Soybean Sweet Clover and Hairy Vetch White, Yellow, and Blue Lupines Crotolaria and Sesbania Non-Leguminous Plants Field Brome Grass and Domestic Ryegrass When to Turn the Soil Improving Crops Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction One of the most difficult problems facing the experienced or amateur gardener whether he is a vegetable grower, or a future market gardener is to maintain the organic matter content of the soil. Nearly most vegetables and crops are grown on lands, that are intensively cropped. That means one or more cultivated crops are grown on the land each year, and the crop residues are not sufficient to replace the organic matter lost manually. In ancient times, it was the norm of a farmer to make sure that the land was fertilized with plenty of organic material and manure in order to provide nutrition to the soil, which had been depleted through a previous harvest. This was naturally the traditional method which was followed all down the ages, all over the world. People knew that the land gave enough of itself in order to produce your crops for you. But the land had to be fed. And this feeding was done with organic fertilizer, water, and other natural resources. At that time, nobody knew that there were plenty of helpful microorganisms present in the land, which were helping in the decomposition of the organic material in order to produce nutrients for the soil. The loss of organic matter was due to the action of these particular microorganisms which were decomposing it ultimately to produce carbon dioxide. The rate of the loss depended on the soil type, muster, temperature, and the type of the crop grown on that particular land. The microorganisms needed both water, therefore their growth, and continued happy action. The rate of the decomposition was slow in the dry soil.

Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Bees - For Kids - Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with Bees This is one of over 30 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. http: //AmazingAnimalBooks.com The series is known as one of the most beautiful on the kindle. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color kindle. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about this wonderful animal. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of bees: anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. *** You and your kids will love learning about bees Table of Contents 1. What Are Bees? 2. Facts About Bees 3. The Life Cycle of a Bee 4. Why Are Bees So Important to Humans? 5. Types of Bees 6. Bumble Bees 7. Yellow Jackets 8. Wasps 9. The Bee Hive 10. The Honey Bee Colony 11. The Royal Queen 12. Bee Keeping 13. Tips for Preventing Attacks 14. Harvesting Honey 15. What is Pollen and Pollination? 16. Flowers That Attract Bees 17. Credits of Photography Facts about bees 1. A honey bee is not born knowing how to make honey, they are taught by more experienced bees. 2. A honey bee will make only 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime. 3. Are the only insects that produce food eaten by humans. 4. Honey bees must consume 16-18 pounds of honey to make each pound of beeswax. 5. Bees have been around 30 million years. 6. Over 1000 bee stings are considered to be fatal. 7. Honey bees are not native to the Americas. 8. Bees are cold blooded. 9. Bacteria cannot grow in honey because of the natural preservatives. 10. Bears prefer to eat the bee larvae rather than the honey. 11. Bees communicate through smells and dances. 12. Bees can fly up to 15 miles per hour. 13. A hive will fly almost 100,000 miles to collect 1kg of honey. 14. It would only take one ounce of honey to feed a bee and if possible give them enough energy to fly all the way around the world. Read more animal books at http: //AmazingAnimalBooks.com

The Wonderful World of Birds - How to Make Friends With Our Feathered Friends Table of Contents Introduction Knowing More about the Birds around You - Fun Facts of the More Common Bird Species Blackbirds Sparrows Hawks Cranes Goldfinch Ducks Blue Jays Chickadees Egrets Vultures Falcons Gulls Finches Owls The Territorial Rights of Birds How to Make Bird Houses Different Styles of Bird Houses Special Birdhouse Plans for Different Bird Species Taking Care of Your Bird Pets Feeding Your Feathered Friends Starting A Bird Watching Club Conclusion Introduction Did you know that some of the birds which people believed would never ever be extinct because they were so numerous have disappeared in the 20th and the 21st century? The last passenger pigeon, which once covered the skies of North America, died in captivity in 1904. In the same manner, it took just five years to kill off all the vultures, the Kites, the Eagles and the house sparrow (Passer Domesticus) and many other birds once common in cities, in parts of the Indian subcontinent. Blame it all on pesticides and also humans encroaching the natural habitats of birds. So why should you be interested in the wonderful world of birds, you may ask? Well, it is a well-known fact that a number of bird species are disappearing from the face of the earth, just like the Great Auk and the dodo at the rate of 10- 25 per year. So what, you may say, after all, there are so many other birds to choose from. Just calculate. 25 species going extinct per year, never to make their appearance on earth again. At this rate, we are not going to see a living bird in the next 50 to 75 years. That is reality. There may come a generation, which may ask its grandparents, "what were those silly little creatures, you called birds? We can just hear their songs on audio. What were they like to look at?" And the grandparents trying desperately to describe the magic world of birds. Imagine a world without nightingales singing in Berkeley Square, bluebirds flying over the white cliffs of Dover, peacocks in purple adorning and other such songbirds disappearing from your windowsill, garden and lives. Imagine no bird nesting in your garden or waking you up to birdsong, bright and early in the morning. So if you begin to take an interest in birds, there is a chance that you may want to help save them and your children might grow up to be keen ornithologists.

Table of Contents Dogs Introduction About Dogs Behavior Senses Dachshund Rottweiler Poodle Boxer Yorkshire Terrier Bulldog Beagle Golden Retriever German Shepherd Labrador Retriever Cats Introduction Chapter 1 How does a cat's life begin? What do kittens eat and why? Early development Best time to get a new cat? Chapter 2 Fascinating Cat Species Balinese: Chartreux: Egyptian Mau: Chapter 3 - A Cat's History A Cat's Life Fascinating Features Conclusion Author Bio Publisher

Table of Contents Introduction What is an otter? What kinds of otters are there? Where do otters live? The history of otters and humans European otters North American river otters Smooth-coated otters Marine otters Sea otters Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Otters have long been a favorite animal of many people. They live throughout the world, and populate the world of fiction as well. A popular British series, Redwall, uses them a lot as good guys. Another place that the otter shows up, is in the book Wind in the Willows, which is a beloved story about a toad, an otter, and other creatures. The otter has always come across to humans as cute, as well as entertaining. They are fast swimmers, and have been popular on the internet for their habit of holding on to each others' paws when out at sea or something of the sort. But there's more to otters than just being cute or being a good character in a book. Not only is there more than one kind of otter, there are also many different facts about them most people don't know. Read on and find out!

The Magic of Pomegranates For Health and Beauty Table of contents Introduction Pomegranates for Beauty and Skincare Pomegranate peels for beauty Rose water Wrinkles Pimples Patchy skin - leukoderma Pomegranates for curing ailments and diseases Cure for obesity Insomnia Pomegranate peel Tooth powder Edema Joint Pain Tummy Aches Pomegranate Digestive Special Powder Diminished digestive capacity The Spicy Pomegranate Special Indigestion Acidity Diarrhea Gastric Problems Nausea Pomegranate digestive chutney Constipation Using Copper Utensils Sugarcane juice remedy Excess of Salivation Hot foods Suffering from a sore throat Nosebleed Pomegranate sherbet Urinary problems Bed-wetting Pomegranate dates chutney Conclusion Author Bio Introduction In this book of our Magic Series, the author is proud to bring pomegranates to the readers' notice. Since ancient times, pomegranates have been an integral part of ancient medicine and natural remedies. Pomegranates have been called the Poor man's doctor, because since ancient times, man has been curing himself with spices, fruits, herbs and nuts. That is why people of the 21st century are coming back to nature and looking for natural remedies, which are going to cure them of diseases and ailments. Chemical-based drugs may heal you very well on a short-term basis, but they are going to have an everlasting long-term effect on your body. On the other hand, fruits and vegetables as well as herbs are going to heal your body naturally, while making sure that you do not suffer from any sort of side effects. This is the reason why the magic series are going to tell you all about the wonderful medical and beauty enhancing benefits of different herbs, spices, fruit, vegetables and flowers. Ancient medical treatises in Egypt and Persia consider pomegranates to be a powerhouse of good health. That is because they thought that this fruit could cure people of many ills. The Latin name for pomegranate is Punica granatum. One wonders whether the Romans fought the Punic wars with Carthage, to rule over lands where they could get pomegranates, because after all, everybody knows that the Roman emperors ransomed Kings for black pepper, exotic fruit and other spices. According to ancient treatises, the pomegranate had the power to purify your blood, which would mean that your skin would not suffer from any sort of skin ailments, including pimples or boils. Also, when I was talking about pomegranates, with an ancient naturopath, he told me that sages of ancient time used to use pomegranate seeds to enhance brain power and vision, get rid of odema, renew the mineral resources needed for keeping our body working properly and reduce urinary inconsistency. In fact, he handed me some pomegranate seeds, mixed up with rock salt, to make me feel hungry. [I had lost my appetite, because of illness and also due to stress.] He said that that activated the stomach and made it do its job properly and naturally. It worked. So if you have a continuous access to pomegranates, lucky, lucky you! The pomegranate peels are going to keep you beautiful. The pomegranate seeds' juice is going to keep you healthy, both externally and internally.

The Magic of Pepper and Peppercorns For Healing and Cooking Table of Contents Introduction How Is Black Pepper Grown? Best Temperature Harvesting Peppercorns Other Types of Pepper White Peppercorns Peppercorn Oil Hot Massage Oil Why Does This Pepper Burn so? Using Pepper for Tooth Problems Gingivitis Cure Sore Throat/Cold Relief Persistent Cold Treating Senile Dementia Throat Soother Diseases of the Scalp Keeping Your Tummy Healthy Tasty Digestive Mix Pepper in International Cuisine Indonesian Satay Using Green Peppercorns in Your Cuisine Traditional Mulligatawny Soup Is Pepper Good for Preserving? Making Coconut Cream at Home Making Desi Ghee at Home Conclusion Author Bio Introduction They tell a story about some extremely avid treasure hunters in the Caribbean about 20 years ago. They managed to get a treasure map about a buried treasure box, buried 400 years ago by some shipwrecked sailors, and with dreams and visions of gold coins and jewels and other precious stones, they began digging at night in all secrecy. In two hours, they struck a box of wood, and they dragged it out. They opened it and plunged their hands in only to find the box full of peppercorns. Those peppercorns had grown moldy, underground, because they had not been dried in the sun. So there were treasure hunters with a moldy smelling sneeze, making powder, which once would have commanded a King's ransom. 400 years ago, this treasure would have been priceless. Today, like other spices, it is universally available all over the globe and anybody considering pepper priceless, like his ancestors used to do is either living in a remote area with no access to a grocery store or mall or does not know about pepper. So, for all those people want to know all about why this spice was considered to be the best ransom for kings and emperors, by Roman conquerors, here is a bit about its history. The pepper is supposed to have originated in the South of India, especially in the Tamil Nadu region where it was called pippali. In ancient times, the ships loaded with peppercorns were collected from areas like Tuticorin, Chettinad, Madurai, the Malabar coast in Kerala and Kanya Kumari (Cape Comorin) and sent all over the globe. Of course, the Romans considered this to be a great addition to their cuisine, and even Pliny the great historian of ancient times made sure that he spoke awarded pepper in his gastronomical delicacies gathered for posterity. He was dismayed with the fact that India drained the Roman Empire of 50 million sesterces every year with her different spices, of which pepper played a very prominent role. Black pepper, which is commonly called as Millagu in the local Tamil vernacular, was of course an integral part of all the cuisines of this area. So they tell a tale about a Tamil cook having to feed a hungry British officer. So he mixed up pepper and water, and made mulligan tanni-literally pepper water, which has been immortalized as mulligatawny in Anglo-Indian cuisine. Pepper was introduced to South Asia somewhere around about 4000 years ago, when it started to be cultivated extensively in Indonesia, Borneo, Java and Sumatra. The word pep comes from adding the missing zing or pepper to your spirit, so when pep talks are peppered with lots of moralizing and lecturing, they can spice up the proceedings really well. Many of the wars in the medieval times in Europe were caused to gain complete power and access to the trade routes to India. That is why, the Dutch, the Portuguese, and the British kept asking their soldiers and navigators and explorers to look for easier ways to get access to shipping routes to places where they could get spices. It is said that when Vasco da Gama reached Calicuta, the traders asked him what he was looking for. "Christians and spices." was his answer. He started up the trade route for Portugal to India, but that soon was taken over by the British.

Table of Contents Introduction Water Can Using a Hose Pipe Water Sprinkler or Artificial Rainer Water Needed for Different Crops Quantity of Water Needed for Your Garden Overwatering And Under Watering Where Do You Get the Water from? Disadvantages of Overhead Irrigation Soil Erosion Conclusion Water Tanks and Canals Author Bio Publisher Introduction Some people are just going to look at this topic of watering methods and wonder, why anybody would want to write on different ways of watering. You just sow the seeds, you just pick up the cans, and hosepipes, and water the plants, don't you? Ah, that is all right, but at what intervals? Which plants need how much water? This book is going to tell you all about methods of how you are going to replace your water can at the same time preserving water. Also, because this gardening series is more into sustainable gardening, and preservation of our natural resources, you are going to get plenty of information on how you can save water, prevent water loss and at the same time have a really well appreciated harvest.

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Table of Contents Introduction So What Is Faith? God Men and Men of God Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction This book is for all those people who have begun to think deeply about spirituality, faith, the power of good, and also the belief in One Supreme Being. This book is definitely not about religion, or any of religious principles that you follow. Consider this book to be something like an allegory, parable, or a fairytale. Instead, it is going to talk about faith as a whole, which is seen through an ordinary person like I, and also beliefs, coming down through the ages about good and evil, right and wrong, and other such spiritual matters. Along with that, you are going to get to know something about Men of God, and God men, as seen through the eyes of a simple human being like I. A friend of mine once asked me the religion I followed. I blinked my eyes, and said half seriously, because discussions on religion bore me, that I was a pagan, like those in ancient Rome. I had no fixed God, and worshiped what ever came in my way, whenever I felt like it.

An Introduction to Roman Catholicism Table of Contents Introduction Essentials Chapter 1: The Creed Chapter 2: Sacraments Chapter 3: Catholic Traditions Conclusion Glossary of Terms Author Bio Publisher Introduction The purpose of this text is to present and defend the fundamental beliefs of the Roman Catholic faith from a Catholic perspective with an inviting and surprisingly affordable format. Many people harbor gross misunderstandings of the Catholic religion due to misinformation and, more likely than not, a total misunderstanding of Catholic institutions and practices. How and why an institution that has had as dramatic a role in the development of western civilization as the Catholic Church has come to be so entirely misunderstood and mischaracterized by non-Catholics is beyond the scope of this text. My hope is that this text dispels insubstantial notions held about the Catholic faith and replaces them with the factual information. This text is a necessary corrective because it is difficult to articulate the motions and practices of faith to others, especially if the others are aggressive and non-receptive (which is often the tone during interreligious dialogue). Faith is often an organic and fluid motion on the part of the faithful. Faith is a lived experience, hence the phrase "the life of faith." The core beliefs of the Catholic faith are presented here in a manner accessible to Christians and non-Christians alike. I hope you approach this book with a spirit of open-mindedness and a desire to learn. It is my earnest desire that this book either deepens your faith and your understanding of the Catholic religion. The Catholic faith has two sources of authority: Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture. The Catholic Church, in order to present its teachings in an approachable format, has published a Catechism. Consult the Catechism of the Catholic Church if you desire to explore anything presented in this book to a greater degree. I intend to cite the Bible to provide an authoritative basis for the claims I make in this book. The citations also allow the reader to research the claims for himself. The Bible will be cited by book, chapter, and verse. The Bible edition used in this text is The New American Bible.

A Beginner's Guide to Forest Survival Table of Contents Introduction Quo Vadis? Finding the Direction without A Compass Finding Your Direction at Night Survival gear Communication Means STOP acronym for Survival Learn How to Read Directions Why Staying Put Is Best? Building a Fire Signaling Your Position Proper Inspection and scouting Of Your Area Finding the Nearest Water Source Food Recognizing Edible Plants in Your Area Insects as Possible Food Sources Catching Grasshoppers Making Fish Traps Trapping Food Extremely easy Hopi bird snare Making Slipknots Making Slingshots Creating a Shelter Best Location for Shelter Debris Huts Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction A large percentage of us may never ever get the opportunity of just wandering off into the woods, and getting lost, because we are basically city persons, and there is no picture of our ever exploring in the wilderness. Nevertheless, for all of us others who spend plenty of time going on hikes into the wilderness, wilderness survival techniques should be part of our nature survival training. That is because the difference between knowledge and ignorance can make all the difference between survival and possible death.

Bears for Kids - Amazing Animal Books Introduction About Bears Features of Bears Habitats of Bears Diet of Bears Behavior and Vocalization Asiatic Black Bear Black Bear Brown Bear Panda Bear Polar Bear Sloth Bear Spectacled Bear Sun Bear Bears and Humans Myths and Legends Author Bio Publisher

Table of Contents Facts about Kittens Adopt a Kitten Kitten Care Newborn Kittens Black Kittens White Kittens Persian Kittens Tabby Kittens Siamese Kittens Bengal Kittens Kittens and Puppies Publisher Facts about Kittens Kittens turn into cats that can live up to 20 years. Kittens need their mothers for six weeks before going to a new home. Kittens eat their mother's milk, until they are old enough to eat harder cat food.

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Health Benefits of Thyme For Cooking and Health Table of Contents Getting Started Chapter # 1: Intro Chapter # 2: Nutritional Worth Chapter # 3: Selection and Storage Chapter # 4: Growing Thyme Chapter # 5: Species of Thyme Health Benefits of Thyme Chapter # 1: Intro Chapter # 2: Acne Chapter # 3: Lowers the Risk of Cancer Chapter # 4: Alleviates High Blood Pressure Chapter # 5: Food Preservative Chapter # 6: Treats Bronchitis Chapter # 7: Kills the Tiger Mosquito Chapter # 8: Treats Yeast Infections Conclusion References Chapter # 1: Intro Thyme itself is not a plant or an herb; it is a collective name given to any one of the many flowering shrubs of the Thymus genus. Thyme is a member of the mint family and is a bushy, wood-based shrub with small yet highly fragranced, grayish green leaves followed by bands of pink or purple colored flowers in the early summers; it grows 15 - 30 cm tall and can be 40 cm wide. There are more than 350 different varieties of thyme all over the world, with French thyme or thymus vulgaris and lemon thyme being the most popular ones; further varieties are stated in the next chapters. Although there are a great many numbers of varieties, the general characteristics of each thyme are usually the same and it is only the color and dimensions that varies. In the medical community, the different species of thymes are distinguished by the composition of their essential oils. Thyme is incredibly versatile and blends seamlessly with almost all kinds of foods, especially in combination with basil, lemon and garlic. Generally, thyme enlightens and brings up the flavor of any dish. This is the reason as to why many of the Italian and French recipes incorporate thyme in their ingredient list. In addition to its culinary benefits, thyme is also used in aromatherapy. The essential oils of thyme are used in many traditional as well as clinical medicines due to their anti-viral, anti-septic, anti-parasitic, anti-rheumatic and anti-fungal properties. To delve a little deeper, thyme is a very strong detoxifying agent making it an ingredient in many of the detox food items. The herb is an excellent immunity booster, encourages white blood formation and resistance to harmful organisms. Thyme is also very effective against infections, digestive and respiratory to highlight a few. It can be taken as a cure to diarrhea and infections in the vagina (including thrush) & fallopian tubes. Its power as an anti-septic can be understood from the fact that as less as 1% thyme oil can be used to make a solution to treat gum and mouth infections. In addition, thyme is also a used as relaxant due to its soothing effect on the bronchi muscles; it helps to relieve recurring cough, asthma, dry coughs, laryngitis and bronchitis. Last but not the least, thyme being a digestive herb enhances appetite, digestion and stimulation of the liver. This is the extent of the medical properties the introduction will go to; detailed accounts on the medicinal properties of thyme will be given in subsequent sections. Thyme is considered native to Asia and southern Europe, i.e. Mediterranean basin; it has also been cultivated in Northern America and is known to thrive there as well. According to the Georgetown University Medical Center, the prevalence of thyme as a medically viable herb can be traced as back as 460 BC when Hippocrates, also known as the father of Western Medicine recognized it and documented its benefits in his work, Hippocratic Corpus. This is why most of the civilizations on the banks of the Mediterranean were prosperous and long-lasting. Some of these include: The Ancient Egyptians had found use of it and were mummifying the corpses of their pharaohs with it. The Ancient Greeks used it to burn incense in their temples and in their baths; they believed of it as a source of courage. Romans used it to purify their rooms and to give aromatic flavoring to alcoholic beverage and cheese.

Salamanders For Kids Table of Contents Introduction About Salamanders External Features Senses Diet Defense Mechanisms Myths and Legends Tiger salamander Flatwoods salamander Northwestern salamander Jefferson salamander Long- toed salamander Cave salamander Red Hills salamander Northern zigzag salamander Clouded salamander Green salamander Author Bio Introduction Most of you can name at least 2 or 3 different breeds of dogs or even cats when asked. They are common animals that we encounter almost every day. But will you be able to answer if asked to name at least one species of salamander? Some may even wonder whether there are many types in this creature after this question is posed to them. But luckily you don't have to wrack your brain to search for answers as we provide you with all the facts that you need to know about salamanders in this fun book! Learn some fascinating facts about a unique, and a not-so-common animal. Come on and join us as we try to explore about salamanders, their features, senses, feeding habits, defensive mechanisms, species and many more!

Foxes For Kids - Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers Table of Contents Introduction About Foxes Characteristics Foxes in different folklore and mythology Red Fox Gray Fox Arctic Fox Fennec Fox Kit Fox Swift Fox Bengal Fox Silver Fox Crab-Eating Fox South American Gray Fox Bat-Eared Fox Hoary Fox Introduction Have you heard about the story of fox and the crow where the fox tricks the crow to drop the food from tree? I'm sure you most probably did. Foxes are portrayed as cunning and deceitful creatures in many stories and fables. But is it really true or just a myth? The foxes are most probably assumed as such because of their sneaky ways of hunting for a prey. However, wouldn't it be exciting to know more about these so call "cunning creatures"? Did you know that foxes show a great deal of love, attention and care when raising their young? Let me recall an incident. It was May 2009. A baby fox was badly injured and was unable to move for he was caught in a snare for 2 weeks until he was finally rescued by the RSPCA. He survived miraculously because of the food his mother brought when he lay there trapped. Heart-warming, isn't it? Join us as we explore more about foxes, their different species, habitats, behaviors and interesting facts like the one mentioned above. Now we provide you the opportunity to decide on the nature of foxes.

Table of Contents Preface Chapter # 1: Creating Cartoon Characters Have an Idea of How the Character Will Look Draw It Don't Ignore Colors Give it a Personality - Give it a Background Get Feedback Revise Chapter # 2: Writing for Your Animation Define Your Objective Write a Storyboard Write a Script Tips to Enhance Your Story Your Characters Must Overcome Impossible Challenges - Emphasize Emotions Chapter # 3: Understanding Your Audience Knowing audiences previous knowledge You Will Know What Language to Use You Will Know What Style They Prefer You Will Understand How to Reach Them Chapter # 4: Tools You Will Need to Make Cartoons Computer Tablet Microphones Speakers Software Chapter # 5: Methods of Creating Cartoons 2D Cartoons 3D Animation Chapter # 6: Softwares to Use When Making Cartoons Maya Blender Adobe Flash Anime Studio CreaToon Chapter # 7: An Introduction to Sound Effects It Reinforces Emotions Sounds Draw Attention Create Anticipation Sounds Make Your Movie Come to Life Where to Get Sounds Chapter # 8: Recording Voices for Your Animation Choose a Room Have a Good Mic Have Recording Software Use a Pop Shield Have Headphones Stand up When Recording Put the Script on a Stable Surface Voice Must Match Lip Movements Chapter # 9: Promoting Your Cartoons Have a Website Don't Ignore Social Networking Submit to Local TV stations - Have a Stunning Trailer Ask People to Share Your Cartoon Chapter # 10: Making a Living as a Cartoon Maker Aim High Perfect Your Skills Make Demos Read and Learn Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Preface You definitely have some cartoons you enjoy watching. And you surely have thought of making such cartoons yourself. The imagination of bringing lifeless characters to life is fascinating, and so is the idea of creating worlds you can only explore in your dreams. Producing all this, however, may seem like an impossible task. You can tell that you will need to make huge investments just to get started. Fortunately, this is not the case anymore. Advancements in technology have made the process of making cartoons easy. A computer and some special softwares are all you need to get your feet in the industry. In this book, I will show you how you can make cartons without breaking the bank. You will find tips on creating characters, promotion, recording voices, and more. I'm sure you will like the book. Enjoy the reading.

The Magic of Basil - Tulsi To Heal Naturally Table of Contents Introduction How to Grow Basil Powdered basil As a Herb Getting rid of Malarial Fever Fever Influenza Rock salt Cure Preventive and Curative Fever Cures in Winter Ginger Tulsi Tea Mint Tea for Slimming A Basil Sanatorium Suffering from Acidity? Who Should Not Take Basil? How to Use Basil for Natural Remedies Caffeine addiction? Tulsi for beauty Using the Tulsi Steamer Dark Patches Dark Patches Fever Prevention in Children Fever Prevention in Children Whooping cough/dry Cough Traditional Cough Syrup Surefire Cold Remedy Powder Suffering from Chronic Cough? Curing Eczema Skin Oil To Cure Wounds Curing Burns Basil in Cuisine Preserving Basil Leaves Basil Pesto - a Genoese Dish Healthy Sprouts Mix Conclusion Introduction Basil has long been known as a valuable herb through the ages, when it was used to flavor foods. But this herb has also been a valuable an integral part of ancient alternative medicine. More than 4000 years ago, one of the greatest of ancient doctors Charaka wrote in his compendium that the juice from the leaves of the sacred basil mixed with honey taken three times a day could cure patients suffering from whooping cough and chest ailments. That was the time when people relied on natural cures, and their own inmate good health to keep healthy and live long. I am proud to present this book to you, about one of the most useful herbs available to mankind today, of which the significant benefits have been written in ancient books of the East. Oscimum sanctum is the scientific name given to the sacred basil. What is the difference between cooking basil and sacred basil? Well, to tell you very frankly, most of the cooks in the East prefer to use the plant, which has purplish colored leaves, in their food, just before serving. They call that the cooking basil. On the other hand, the sacred basil has smaller and greener leaves, more pungent in odor and in taste. One rule passed down from the ancients is that milk and Basil do not mix. So when you are getting rid of a cough and cold, you make up a mixture of one teaspoonful each of honey and dried ginger, eight black peppercorns, and 5 to 10 basil leaves and boil them in water. Drink them down twice a day, and there goes your cold. But if you are boiling these ingredients in milk, leave the basil leaves out. Sacred basil has a religious and mythological significance coming down the ages, both in the East and in the West. The Greek Eastern Orthodox church used basil in traditional rituals and the women of the house used to sprinkle sacred basil on the threshold of their houses on St. Basil's day celebrated on 1 January in order to usher in a new and fruitful prosperous new year.

Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Let's learn more! Ring of Fire Chapter 2 Volcanoes are powerful! Chapter 3 More Explosive facts! Conclusion: Author Bio Publisher Introduction I see Earth! It is so beautiful! Yuri Gagarin Volcanoes: Volcanoes are powerful openings on the surface of planet earth. They are like very big vents with lots of hot things boiling inside and sometimes these hot things spill over! Volcanoes can be fascinating and exciting but they can also be scary and very dangerous! You might think of a Volcano like a big mountain but they are very different than the normal mountains we know about. What makes it different is what's inside. Have you ever looked inside a volcano? Neither have I!