Upon This Bank and Shoal, from the author of the much-discussed novel The Haunted Man (1997), deals with the perennial theme of the man-woman relationship in a unique manner. Even in the twenty first century one finds the dreamy man in his desperate quest for lost Paradise and the practical woman in her fight against the inevitable smites of fate. From birth to death, every individual passes through the four stages of childhood, youth, middle age and old age, too anxiously trying to find out the mystery of existence before one's birth and after one's death. Being motivated by sexual instinct, man searches for the meaning of immortality and seeks many ways to attain it. Through a number of allegorical events and episodes, the philosophy behind the Biblical story of Adam and Eve is brought to life; and the word 'Adam' is turned into an equivalent for the Indian theological concept of 'OM', the omnipotent, the omnipresent and the omniscient sound. The fate of man is seriously discussed giving much food for thought, and the underlying dry humor makes this novel an extraordinary experience for every reader. About the Author: Born on April 1st, 1952, Alexander Raju began his career as a freelance journalist as early as 1974, after completing his higher studies in the Universities of Kerala and Saugar, Madhya Pradesh. Touring almost every nook and corner of India, he acquired a firsthand knowledge of the Indian ways of life among various ethnic groups who differed totally in their culture, religion and language. When Sikkim became the twenty-second State of India, he joined the staff of Sikkim Express as one of its sub-editors and later became the editor of Bullet, a newsweekly published from Gangtok. "A decade of my wanderings through the length and breadth of India and my not too brief sojourn in the Himalayan Valley gave me an everlasting mine of ideas and a continuous source of inspiration that would last a whole lifespan of a creative writer," says the author. Retur

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Be smart in everything that matters is an up-to-date guide, telling you how to be a step ahead in building your personality, tackling personal financial matters, making vital decisions when it comes to getting married and some of the basics in food and health. This book is a complete package put together in a concise form. It gives an explanation to important aspects of life and modern trends that one needs to dig deeper to understand. The book can also be given as a gift to a friend, relative or a loved one. Be smart in everything that matters includes different sections that cover character, finance, marriage, food and health. In terms of financial matters, it gives advice on managing personal finance, investing, saving money and budgeting. The introductory chapters deal with what makes you a better person and how important education and technology in the modern world is. They follow on to finance that tell you about the benefits of property investment. The marriage section starts with preparing for marriage, getting married to the right person, going on to the first night, honeymoon destinations and dealing with your mother-in-law. Often, some people are just talented when it comes to handling money and how to make it grow. However, they may not be so good in the kitchen or busy lifestyles take the blame. The book includes a chapter that gives advice on how to avoid common mistakes that make you go wrong in cooking. It also has healthy recipes and other simpler ones to impress family and guests. The last section, which is about food and health, covers different topics like staying in shape, the benefits of coffee and how you can use the highly nutritious fruit, the avocado for health, beauty, food and the environment.

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The birds, animals, insects, trees and plants encountered by the majority of the world's people are those that survive in, adapt to, or are introduced to, urban areas. Some of these organisms give great pleasure; others invade, colonise and occupy neglected and hidden areas such as derelict land and sewers. Urban areas have a high biodiversity and nature within cities provides many ecosystem services including cooling the urban area, reducing urban flood risk, filtering pollutants, supplying food, and providing accessible recreation. Yet, protecting urban nature faces competition from other urban land uses. The Handbook of Urban Ecology analyses this biodiversity and complexity and provides the science to guide policy and management to make cities more attractive, more enjoyable, and better for our own health and that of the planet. This Handbook contains 50 interdisciplinary contributions from leading academics and practitioners from across the world to provide an in-depth coverage of the main elements of practical urban ecology. It is divided into six parts, dealing with the philosophies, concepts and history of urban ecology; followed by consideration of the biophysical character of the urban environment and the diverse habitats found within it. It then examines human relationships with urban nature, the health, economic and environmental benefits of urban ecology before discussing the methods used in urban ecology and ways of putting the science into practice. The Handbook offers a state-of the art guide to the science, practice and value of urban ecology. The engaging contributions provide students and practitioners with the wealth of interdisciplinary information needed to manage the biota and green landscapes in urban areas.

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Monoclonal Antibodies Against Bacteria, Volume II provides the basis for understanding new developments of practical importance in the health sciences within the area of microbiology and infectious diseases, focusing on advances made possible by monoclonal antibodies. This 12-chapter volume starts with the analysis of streptococcal antigens implicated in the causation of rheumatic fever and heart disease to find ways of inducing protective immunity. The next chapters deal with the detection of staphylococcal enterotoxins in foods and treatment of staphylococcal food poisoning, the classification of meningococcal isolates associated with meningitis and related disorders, and the immunology of brucellosis with emphasis on the problem of distinguishing antibrucella antibodies elicited by vaccination of cattle from antibodies elicited by infection. These topics are followed by discussions of the diagnostic and epidemiologic studies of legionellosis; the identification of antigens in gram-negative bacteria; and the development of means to study and control infections by Pseudomonas in cystic fibrosis and other pathologic conditions. Other chapters explore the analysis of toxigenicity and neutralization of botulinum toxin, the pathogenetic role of Escherichia coli's pili, and study of its antigens to understand regulatory networks of the immune system involvingantiidiotypic antibodies. The remaining chapters consider the elucidation of antigenic mosaics of archaebacteria and identification of their molecular signatures in their ecological niches and other life forms. These chapters also look into the combination of bacterial genetics with hybridoma technology for elucidating structure-function relationships in membrane molecules, as well as the strategies, methods, quality control, and other practical aspects connected with industrial production of monoclonal antibodies against bacteria. This book will prove useful to internists, pediatricians, surgeons, dentists, veterinar

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Meet the Frostys, resident gaggle of geese at Sunny Spot Farm, and share their many adventures throughout the year. Meet Maurice, the pleasant-natured gander, and Star, his practical and fierce wife. Meet Star's sisters, Seashell-plump, matronly, and obsessed with food-and last but not the least, the youngest, Dot, a timid and simple soul. Meet all their friends, Pigeon, Jean Claude and Jenson, Fish, Gertrude, and the regimented Major Frank, a self-styled military cockerel and his band of Chucky Duckys. Enjoy their simple outlook on everything from bathing to the changing seasons, their admiration for the natural spectacles that occur around them and their wonder at the man-made ones. Discover how they deal with everyday life and extraordinary events from thwarting a thieving crow to aiding a lost ostrich. Witness their solidarity as they encounter birds of prey, hungry foxes, and bad food. Meet the Frostys is a bird's-eye view of a year in the life of Sunny Spot Farm's very unusual geese.

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UTI in Middle Age is an eight page, intensive, bullet-point e-booklet dealing with urinary infections and inflammation. Coming from the world-acknowledged expert in prevention/treatments of UTIs, this e-booklet offers solutions to painful UTIs/ inflammation in Middle Age caused mainly by hormone loss. Causes found in lifestyle/behaviour are highlighted throughout; tests, home, weight gain, hygiene, dental metals, liquid retention, dry sex, 'dribbling', clothing, diet, drinks, alcohol, foods, toiletry chemicals, are some of the lifestyle areas in the booklet for investigation. It reveals medical causes for UTIs and vaginal dryness in Middle Age giving tips for accurate testing, lifestyle alterations, self-help, happy sex, hygiene, treatments and prevention. Its time-saving, easy prevention, backed with medical info on HRT and and is the daily key to prevention of pain. The UTI in Middle Age e-booklet is a world-first, must-have for all women coping with this often-recurrent problem.

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The Modern Pantry restaurant serves some of the most exciting food in London. Anna Hansen's flavour combinations are wholly original; her dishes combine the best of seasonal western ingredients with the freshness and spice of Asian and Pacific Rim cooking. In this, her first cookbook, Anna introduces the reader to his or her very own 'modern pantry', a global larder of ingredients to use at home. Recipes include snacks and sharing plates like crab rarebit and grilled halloumi and lemon roast fennel bruschetta, salads such as wild rice with charred sweetcorn, avocado, feta and pecan, and delicious main courses like miso-marinated onglet steak. Other highlights are her luscious desserts: honey-roast pear, chestnut and oat crumble and home-made coconut sorbet, and cakes and bakes including date and orange scones and banana and coconut upside-down cake. Anna aims to broaden the everyday home cook's ideas of what he or she can prepare, to create simple, inspiring dishes for family and friends. The Modern Pantry Cookbook is stylish and groundbreaking, and the innovative recipes are illustrated with beautiful colour photography.

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When you're short on time and ideas, hosting an impressive dinner party or making lunch for family and friends can seem like a stressful task. In 101 Easy Entertaining Ideas, olive magazine has inspiration for even the most daunting occasions. Including modern classics like Sugar-cured salmon and Fillet of beef with shallots and mushrooms to more unusual ideas like Crisp noodle wrapped prawns with tomato jam and Roast goose with sour cherry and red wine sauce, there are plenty of starters, mains and sides to wow. There are also lots of meat-free suggestions for vegetarian dining, and some delicious desserts to complete the meal. olive is the stylish monthly magazine for food lovers. As well as easy, seasonal recipes, restaurant recommendations and food-focused travel, olive features ethical shopping guidance, unpretentious wine advice and expert cooking tips and techniques from leading chefs Gordon Ramsay and MasterChef's John Torode.

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Canteen took the London restaurant scene by storm in 2005. Here was a restaurant serving proper British food - devilled kidneys on toast, potted duck, pork pies, and treacle tart - with passion and pride. Their no-nonsense, modern-meets-classic menu has brought good British cooking to the high street once more, and prompted the likes of Gordon Ramsay, Terence Conran and gastropubs around the country to follow suit. Unapologetically nostalgic, their first, much-anticipated cookbook is a splendidly comforting collection of 120 British dishes, including steak and kidney pie, Arbroath smokies, blackcurrant jelly with ice cream and shortbread, and rhubarb and almond trifle. Canteen is hugely popular with people of all ages, who just love good food. And with people keen to cook simple, economical and hearty family meals 'like Grandma used to make', Canteen's modern classics could not be more timely. Featuring innovative design and photography, and traditional recipes that helped to make Britain great, Great British Food will bring a touch of foodie nostalgia to kitchens country-wide.

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Celebrated Chicago chef Rick Tramonto, from Tru, welcomes you into his home for the first time, sharing his passion and faith. With Steak with Friends, celebrated chef and noted cookbook author Rick Tramonto personally invites readers into his home to share a dazzling array of 150 steak and seafood recipes with all the trimmings. In this cookbook, Rick places special emphasis on choosing and preparing steaks, and provides beef and temperature charts, drink recipes, and even suggestions for what music to play while you cook. These sophisticated yet simple-to-prepare recipes show home cooks how to reproduce the flavors and great steakhouse food from Rick's steak and seafood restaurants in the Chicago area. With recipes geared toward home chefs in an easy-to-read format and accented with warm photography of Rick and his family, Steak with Friends is for anyone who loves grilling or cooking at home with friends and family.

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From Tomato and Smoked Pancetta Sugo for winter to Summer Pudding with Orange-Flower Water Cream, this book is organized season by season to offer a year of sumptuous delights with wines to match Founded in 1934 by the Continis' ancestors, Italian shop and restaurant Valvona & Crolla is legendary in food circles for its excellence, and has been described as "the Sistine chapel of continental delis." Now, co-owner Mary presents 200 delicious, authentic recipes from around the country of her heritage. Starting with the festive flavors of winter, such as a creamy chestnut soup with smoked pancetta; moving on to the best of spring's vegetables with a broad bean and spinach frittata; fresh seafood dishes in the summer; and finishing with the truffles, olive pressings, and slow-cooked casseroles of the autumn, this beautifully written and evocatively photographed book adds up to a food diary of personal stories, history, anecdotes, and recipes, all imbued with the warmth and local knowledge that only a true Italian family, passionate about food, can deliver.

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For over 80 years, Paderno (Italy) has been a leading company in the manufacturing of professional cookware and kitchen utensils. The company is constantly engaged in enhancing the quality of its products and consistently complies with the most recent laws relating to public health and safety. For this purpose, the new factory in Orfengo, Novara, near Milan, is equipped with a modern laboratory with high technology instruments (X-rays, atomic absorption, etc.), which enables Paderno to carry out its own chemical tests on the raw materials used and check their conformity to the standards required. Special attention is paid to the environment and to general safety. The depth and flared sides of this pan make it easy to cook pella as the shape encourages the quick evaporation of liquid. The pan is constructed of black steel with dual handles. Diameter: 19.625" Height: 3.125" Metal Thickness: 19 Gauge Metal Type: Steel

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In a vivid panorama, Londoner's Larder presents the food of a great city. Annette Hope has used biography, literature and social history to explore the city of Chaucer, Shakespeare, Pepys, Johnson, Dickens, Wilde and Virginia Woolf, and to show in lively detail what these writers and their contemporaries might have eaten, where the food came from and how it was cooked. She looks at problems of supply, distribution, nutrition, cooking, and health and hygiene as the city expanded and changed character, and chronicles the effects of social, economic, and ethnic shifts since the end of the Second World War. At the end of each chapter are recipes from the period, written in modern, usable form. From the takeaway pasties baked by the Cook in The Canterbury Pilgrims to dinner at the Café Royal, from John Evelyn's recipes for salads to Mrs Beeton, from the introduction of coffee to the appearance of ration books, this book charts the gastronomic life of London in scholarly and entertaining detail. A discussion of the city as it is at the beginning of the twenty-first century rounds off the picture - a time when Middle Eastern and Oriental food is commonplace, and much of the cuisine available in European restaurants is inspired by that on offer in popular holiday resorts and purely 'British' food is difficult to find. If London beguiles you, literature seduces you, and recipes fascinate you, this pioneering book will intrigue and delight you.

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Gemstones are a girls' best friend! Bad boys, alpha males, wild weekends and strong leading ladies - this collection has it all*Get it now before it's gone! Join reporter Sara Jack in doing the research on stud Mitch Adams. Find out if they are ready to accept what comes next in Fever by Cathryn FoxIn the future. some people are still prudes. Can Fanny and Peter stand between the Purity Foundation and complete sexual frustration for all of mankind? No sacrifice is too much if the cause is just. in The Sexperts: The Girl With The Pearl Necklace by Melinda DuChampLead singer Luke Nolan's sudden success if everything dreams are made of. Amy Deleranne just seeks solitude and the survival of her uncle Tom's restaurant. Sparks fly when they meet, but can their hearts, and their careers, survive the secrets they've been keeping? A Voice to Love by Karolyn JamesStep into Lush, the decadent art gallery that specializes in the sensual, and let your desires set your heart free. Explore The Principles of Lust by Sasha WhiteSuperstar athlete Barry Dennis gets taken down a peg by a woman who now stands accused of murder. Playing the Game by Stephanie QueenSamantha Logan did not care that Adam Rourke was rich or handsome. She still was sure he needed an attitude adjustment, regardless of those broad shoulders, green eyes and sexy stubble. Rules of the Game by Elaine Raco ChaseLily Cavanaugh apprenticed under Master Chef Evan Taylor until he threw one temper tantrum too many. Then Evan and the director of his new TV show walked into her restaurant with an intriguing proposition. in Cooking Class by V.J. DevereauxDrake Morgan, MD, Neurosurgeon, bass player, philanthropist - Dominant. He doesn't do girlfriends, he doesn't do sleepovers, and he certainly doesn't do breakfast in bed the morning after. That is until Kate McDermott crosses his path and screws everything up. Things are going to get messy in Drake Restrained by S.E. Lund(love story, cont

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Sometimes you just need something comforting to raise your spirits, to de-stress or indulge. 101 Comfort Food Classics has plenty of uplifting ideas from familiar favourites like Beef in ale with horseradish dumplings, Easiest-ever chocolate fudge cake and Steamed treacle pudding to more exotic, but equally cheering, combinations like creamy Prawn and harissa stew with couscous and Fluffy coconut and lime cake. With speedy suggestions for a quick comfort fix, bowl food to enjoy in front of the TV, meals for relaxed entertaining with friends, and ideas for when only something sweet will do, this book is the perfect companion. olive is the stylish monthly magazine for food lovers. As well as easy, seasonal recipes, restaurant recommendations and food-focused travel, olive features ethical shopping guidance, unpretentious wine advice and expert cooking tips and techniques from leading chefs Gordon Ramsay and MasterChef's John Torode.

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Sierra needs a job in a hurry, but who wants to hire a chef that's burned down the last two restaurants she worked at? When she sees a craigslist ad for a position at the North Pole Dining Hall, she thinks the chance to cook for 50 hungry men a great opportunity, but dismisses the North Pole part as just a fun name. When a hunky elf appears in Sienna's house to magic her to the frozen tundra, she realizes her fate may just be to surround herself with ice to keep from getting burned. That's if she doesn't get distracted by Wendell before they even leave her kitchen… Jingle My Bells is a short & spicy paranormal romance. The story contains strong sexual themes, and is not intended for readers under the age of 18. About 6,000 words.

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An ABSOLUTE read for any person who seeks progress and growth!" - Dr. Paula J. Rodgers C'mon now! It's time for your empowerment! Ever need a PUSH or have a question that urgently needs answering? Ever been in the need of a vitamin for the soul? We see many "vitamins" at the store for our body, but very seldom do we find any for our soul- until now! Michael McGill has brought you several vitamins- vitamins for the mind, body, and soul! McGill, who is a renowned, award winning TRANSFORMATIONAL speaker, life coach and self-empowerment expert, has done it again! Soul Vitamins is a collection of questions from a series of people seeking advice and who need empowerment to make better decisions. These questions are asked from real people and they are answered in a conversational approach that welcomes self-reflection and personal application. Being deemed as "food for the soul" by critics and readers alike, this awe-inspiring book is sure to be thought-provoking and soul stirring! Topics include: Living ONpurpose! You're worth more than gold ~ Setting boundaries Power and beauty of forgiveness Dealing with change Turning pain into power And much, much more! - The painful process of healing and forgiveness begins with self-reflection and renewing the mind. What you perceive as destruction can really be reconstruction. - Michael draws on his own personal experiences to give strategy, advice and empowerment to everyday people having everyday challenges! You will begin to develop a growth mind-set and these tools will help you advance in mental, emotional, spiritual, and even physical health! - While these vitamins may not always taste good, if you actively apply them, you are sure to grow and become a strong overcomer. 'Living ONpurpose' can become the new normal in your life! Are you ready for the challenge? Get Ready. Set. Grow!

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Ex-Pat American Jacob Moore is looking forward to hosting his traditional Christmas Eve party with his partner, Errol. They love the quiet night of friends and food at their house in London, and the break before dealing with family, presents, and Boxing Day. The quiet is shattered when Jacob's younger half sister, Pru, shows up on his doorstep, running away from home for a very good reason. Jacob has stayed in touch with her over the years, even though he's estranged from their father. But nothing prepared him for this. Now he has to decide what to do with this unexpected package from Father Christmas.

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Beauty and the Beast is a magical tale of love, understanding, and triumph. Late one night a merchant becomes lost in the woods and stumbles upon a seemingly deserted castle. Hungry and tired, he enters the castle and finds a feast laid out on a grand table. Finding no one else in the castle, he eats the food himself. In the morning as he leaves he finds a beautiful rose bush in the garden and picks a single flower for his daughter Belle. Suddenly a beast appears and tells him he must die for abusing his hospitality. The merchant explains that he only picked the rose for his daughter. The Beast makes a deal with him that he can take the rose and other riches back to his daughter but only if he agrees to return and does not tell his daughter of the deal. The merchant agrees and makes his way home. He is unable to keep this terrible secret from Belle and when she finds out she returns to the Castle in his place. This is a wonderfully enchanting story, from the opening Once Upon a Time until the final Happily Ever After. A story your children will cherish for years.

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Five years in the Polish wilderness. Queues for groceries, unfathomable bus timetables, inexplicable traditions and truly bizarre soup this is Poland in the mid-1990s, where Tom Galvin innocently went as a trainee teacher. Without a word of Polish, he is plunged into a strange and rapidly changing culture, as the country shakes off its troubled and complex past and faces the challenges of being a part of modern Europe. Tom spent five years dealing with long and freezing winters, lack of good food, loneliness and hardship, as he discovered the misery as well as the joy of Polish life. He returned in 2007, to find surprising changes to the country that had been his home for the first years of his working life. An interesting and amusing account of living and working abroad, which documents a unique period of Polish history.

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