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Saturday, May 22, 2021

Fatty Liver and Cirrhosis Diet Cookbook

 Fatty Liver and Cirrhosis Diet Cookbook, Sophia Williams, 2021, self-published

What is cirrhosis of the liver? Do you have liver problems and want to know what foods to eat (and avoid)? This book attempts to answer those questions.

Did you know that the liver has about 500 different functions? This book lists some of them. It talks about the latest research on liver disease. Included is a description of various types of fatty liver conditions, including liver cancer, liver failure, acute viral hepatitis and alcoholic liver disease.

Much of this book is taken up with recipes to eliminate toxins from your liver, and improve your health and energy level. Among them are: liver detoxifying smoothie breakfast bowls, easy avocado pancakes, low carb berry salad with citrus dressing, tomato basil and brown rice pasta, lemon-pepper tuna bake, lemon olive snack, superfood raw bars and ginger citrus liver detox drink.

For anyone with any type of liver issues, reading this book, and trying a couple of the recipes, is a very good idea. For anyone who simply wants to eat healthier than they have been eating, reading this book is a very good idea.

Air Fryer Cookbook for Beginners UK 2021

 Air Fryer Cookbook for Beginners UK 2021, Michael Williams, 2021

Air fryers seem to be the newest thing in the cooking world. Are they really worth it? Is air frying that much of an improvement over regular cooking? This book attempts to answer those questions.

It contains over 100 recipes, including French toast, banana bread, spicy chicken legs, breaded pork chops, feta spinach and fudge brownies. There are also recipes for those who are on the keto diet. Greatly reducing the amount of oil needed in cooking can only help with weight loss and avoiding high cholesterol and heart disease.

If you have received an air fryer as a gift, and are wondering what to do with it, try one or two of the recipes in this book. The picky eater in your household might like it. This book is worth checking out.

Friday, May 21, 2021

Piano and Keyboard for Beginners

 Piano and Keyboard for Beginners, Michael Williams, 2021

You have decided that you want to learn to play the piano. This book attempts to take the learner through the whole process of reading music and playing popular songs, starting with the purchase of a keyboard.

It is recommended to start on an acoustic piano. One reason for a real piano is so the learner can see the scales and chords on those 88 keys. The other reason is that, when hammers strike those strings, other strings, called overtones, also vibrate. It is not yet possible for electronic instruments to duplicate that sound. If buying a piano is not an option, then buy a digital keyboard with 76 or 88 keys. The greater number of keys will be useful when trying to play scales with both hands at once. Last, but not least, make sure your keyboard has weighted keys and is touch-sensitive. It matters.

The author also looks at reading sheet music, playing the C Major scale, rhythm, playing both hands together, major and minor keys, playing arpeggios and playing Beethoven's Ode to Joy.

This books feels comprehensive and easy to use. It all depends on the motivation of the learner. For any journey to learn the keyboard, here is a very good place to start.

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Revelation: Mature Look

Revelation: Mature Look, Maurice A Williams, Amazon Digital Services, 2017

A total rewrite of an earlier book, this book attempts to interpret parts of the Book Of Revelation from the Bible, both from a historical and a futurist perspective.

Lucifer was a senior angel who was cast out of Heaven, because he and God had a major difference of opinion. He took about one-third of the angels with him. Many of the events and descriptions in Revelation can be interpreted to apply to the Romans, who ruled the area. They also fought a number of battles with the Judeans, before they flattened Jerusalem in the 2nd century A.D.

Moving to the present, the author has very little good to say about present-day humanity, especially America. He talks about evolution, abortion and the general removal of God and religion from the public square. The sightings of Mary at places like Lourdes and Fatima are an attempt to encourage humanity to return to the right path, the path to God.

Those who consider religion an important part of daily life will enjoy this book. For history buffs, in general, this book might take a while to get going, but it reaches the point of being worth the reader's time. The author is in his 80's, but he doesn't lack for passion or strong opinions.