Incredible Stories for Inquisitive Kids

 

Incredible Stories for Inquisitive Kids, Fred Flynn, 2024

 This book presents short tales of adventure and exploration for readers of all ages.

Alexander Selkirk, who spent several years alone on a deserted island, was the real-life inspiration for the story of Robinson Crusoe. Another story is about the birth of the chocolate chip cookie. Thomas Edison gets the credit, or blame, for the world's first cat video. A woman named Violet Jessup survived three major shipwrecks, one of which was the Titanic. Bessie Coleman was the first African-American airplane pilot. Have you ever heard of the laughing epidemic of 1962, or Boston's molasses flood of 1919? 

This is an excellent book for young people and their parents. It does a very good job of teaching and entertaining at the same time. Here is a collection of tales that is very much worth the time and money.

The Essential Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners 2024

 

The Essential Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners 2024, Kimberly N Bains, 2024

Everyone has heard of the Mediterranean Diet, but not everyone knows the details. It concentrates on food grown in the region, in countries like France, Italy and Greece. The Diet is all about fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and nuts, with an occasional glass of wine.

Its many health benefits include weight management, cognitive health and diabetes prevention. Along with your new eating habits, consider increasing your interactions with other people and add to your daily activity/exercises.

This book has lots of recipes, for all meals. Start with something small, like cooking with olive oil, instead of butter. Try cooking just one recipe in this book, then cook another recipe, and another. Before you know it, you will be on your way to healthier eating. It is very much worth considering.

Chosen

 

Chosen, Edward Hendry, 2024

Part 2 of a series, this story is about James "Mack" MacNaughton, a Vietnam veteran who has had his fill of war. Several unexplained things have happened in his life.

Courtesy of a red ruby with supernatural powers, Mack finds himself in the middle of the Revolutionary War. He also has fallen for Toey, a Cherokee princess. Mack does not want to change history, but he wants to stay away from the British as much as possible. Several supernatural beings, including angels and beings from Cherokee folklore, tell Mack that he has a destiny to fulfill. Does it involve Toey? Does it involve returning to the 21st Century?

Here is an excellent piece of writing. It has historical fiction, it's just weird enough, without being too weird, and it has true love. The reader will not go wrong with this one.

Super Easy Good Energy Cookbook for Beginners

 Super Easy Good Energy Cookbook for Beginners, Astrid Rasmussen, 2024

You want to start eating healthy, and maybe lose a few pounds, but you are intimidated by the seemingly infinite number of Diets that are out there. This book may be able to help.

This book does not advocate counting carbs or calories (or counting anything). It does advocate eating fresh fruits and vegetables. They contain the vitamins and minerals that your body needs to be at its best. If you can, buy organic (they have the least amount of processing and pesticides). Drinking lots of water is always a good idea; so is getting some exercise.

On the other hand, stay away from refined sugar and processed food (the typical America diet). Any nutrition the food may have had has been replaced by fat, carbs and calories. It may be momentarily satisfying, but your body will not like it. Caffeine, in soda and coffee, should also be reduced. There are many recipes in this book to help you on your way.

If the information in this book can be reduced to a couple of sentences, they might be: "Greatly increase your consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables (organic if possible). Drink lots of water, and get some exercise. Greatly decrease (or eliminate) your consumption of sugar, caffeine and processed food." Everyone wants better health, and a few less pounds to carry around. This book is an excellent place to start that journey.

NCMHCE Study Guide

 

NCMHCE Study Guide, Ariadne Blaine, 2023

Are you interested in becoming a mental health counselor? Do you want to assist people with ADHD, anorexia or PTSD? This book is here to help.

Be very sure of the requirements to be a mental health counselor in your state. Some states may require the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam, while other states may just recommend it. 

It is very difficult for any counselor to accurately diagnose a patient based on, for instance, one personal observation. There are many tools available (CBT, MRI, Rorschach test, etc.). The book also looks at professional ethics and what to do in an emergency. Aside from knowing the right answers, the test taker also has to interpret the situation and use the appropriate counseling method. Of course, there is a practice test in the back of the book, with answers and explanations.

This is a very good review of the information needed for the license exam. It is very much worth the money.

Police Officer Exam Study Guide 2024-2025

 Police Officer Exam Study Guide 2024-2025, Bram Keats, 2023

This book gives an introduction to the world of police work. There is a broad view of the legal system, the book explores principles of criminal law and traffic rules, and it looks at the art of writing clear and comprehensive reports.

A present-day police officer has to do more than simply fight crime. An officer has to have excellent interpersonal skills. He or she has to be able to defuse a domestic argument before it gets out of control, and talk someone "off the ledge" who is having a mental health crisis. An important part of policing is knowing when to use force. The book covers all of these areas.

There is a practice test in the back of the book, along with many questions and answers. Here is an excellent introduction for anyone wanting to take the police exam. It is also recommended for anyone who simply wants to know more about the world of police.

Civil Service Exam Study Guide 2024-2025

Civil Service Exam Study Guide 2024-2025, Talon Redwood, 2023

Have you ever considered a career in the civil service? Do you want to be a postal worker or police officer? How about being a clerical officer, making sure that your portion of the government bureaucracy is running smoothly. That's what this book is all about.

Math ability is very important. You don't need to know calculus, but you do need to know, for instance, how to turn a bunch of data into understandable statistics. Of course, general computer skills are a must. Reading comprehension skills are also very important, so that you can understand all those reports and policy papers that you will receive. On the other side, being able to write clearly, so that others can understand you, will help a lot. If you are lacking in any of these areas, now is the time to start improving your skills.

This book has many questions and answers in each of these areas. There is also a practice test in the back of the book, with answers and explanations. For anyone interested in taking the civil service exam, this book is very much worth adding to your list of study materials.

The Holistic Home Apothecary

 The Holistic Home Apothecary, Lucille Driscoll, 2024

This book contains hundreds of recipes for natural ingredients to combat minor pains and daily discomforts.

The categories in the book include digestive health, immune system support, pain relief and inflammation, kidney and urinary health and energy/vitality. Each recipe has three or four ingredients that are in your kitchen or can be bought at the local grocery store. There is no explanation as to why each recipe is healthy.

For those who are looking for a natural alternative to prescription medicine, this book is an excellent place to start. Whatever your ailment, there is probably something here that can help.

The Ultimate Flavorful Ninja Air Fryer Cookbook

 The Ultimate Flavorful Ninja Air Fryer Cookbook, Jose C Fisher, 2024

An air fryer is not just another gadget, taking up space in your kitchen. It's an all-in-one machine, allowing the cook to fry, grill, bake and sear, without using cooking oil. The meals will be healthier and more flavorful than cooking the regular way.

There are many recipes in this book, covering all meals in the day. They range from breakfast to seafood to vegetable dishes to snacks and appetizers to desserts. This book will even help a beginner chef to unleash their creativity in the kitchen.

This book is for a specific brand of air fryer. If you received one as a gift, and have wanted to try it, here is an excellent place to start. Try just one recipe (start with dessert). If you like it, try another recipe, and another recipe. Soon, you will be a culinary expert. This book is worth the money.

Dr. Sebi Bible: 30 Books in 1

 

Dr. Sebi Bible: 30 Books in 1, Katie Marie Campbell, 2024, ISBN 979-8-33918-3525

Are you looking for a health book that deals with the root causes of disease, instead of just the symptoms? That's what this book is all about.

It's very important that the body have a slightly alkaline pH level. Why? It will help muscle mass and bone density, it promotes mental clarity and improves kidney health, and it detoxifies the body. An acidic pH level can lead to chronic inflammation, which can lead to major problems like cancer or heart disease.

The separate books inside this omnibus book explore topics like treating diabetes, lupus, herpes, hair loss, skin health, anxiety management and cancer. There are also lots of very healthy recipes.

Regardless of your physical ailment, this book probably has a treatment for it. Don't try to read this book in one sitting. It is an excellent book to keep in your kindle or on your bookshelf and read it when needed.

Ultimate 3-on-1 Collection: Crossword Puzzles for Kids 8-12

Ultimate 3-in-1 Collection: Crossword Puzzles for Kids 8-12, Maky Publishing, 2024, ISBN 9798333516725

Are you looking for an educational activity that might help your child to reduce their daily screen time? This book is here to help.

At a total length of 350 pages, this book consists of three different full-size crossword puzzle books for children. The intention is to help each child improve their logical thinking and their vocabulary, while (for instance) keeping them occupied on long trips. The individual books are about summer activities and Christmas, along with a general skill builder.

This is an excellent book for children. It might also help with a little family bonding. Maybe your child will grow up to be one of those who spends each Sunday doing the crossword puzzle in the New York Times.

Poof! The Disappearance of a Writer in the Age of AI

 

Poof! The Disappearance of a Writer in the Age of AI, Shana Burg, 2024

This memoir is about an award-winning writer who wants to write literary novels. She pays the bills by being a content creator for a hard-driving entrepreneur named Maura. Shana provides Maura with blog posts for her to put online and emails to send to clients. One day, Maura says that she wants to try this A.I. that’s suddenly very popular. Gulp! Will Shana find herself out of a job?

The story also goes back in time. In high school, she was involved with the school newspaper. She was also part of the school newspaper at Penn State University, where she received an English degree. There were several moves around the country, for various writing jobs.

Shana spent some time working for a non-profit. She traveled to the African country of Malawi. Her job was to evaluate how well donated books and school supplies were (or were not) getting to the individual schools. She was shocked to find that students were making letters out of clay taken right from a termite mound. She was also shocked to find crates and crates full of donated school supplies in warehouses in the capital. The problem was logistics; there were not enough trucks or drivers to distribute them.

Back in the present, Shana decides to join the blogosphere. She starts a blog about taking baths. She also gets an education about Search Engine Optimization (SEO). It is necessary to visit Google and see what questions people are asking about taking baths and write about that. Financially, the blog does pretty well. What does Shana ultimately decide about A.I, join or resist?

This is an excellent book about one writer’s journey through the world of A.I. It’s very easy to read, and it’s got some humor in it. The reader will not go wrong with this story.