Available in English for the first time, this charming book combines over 300 classic regional French recipes from Lyon, the hotbed of the French culinary scene, with reminiscences by one of the only female chefs to have won six Michelin stars. La Mere Brazier became the most famous restaurant in Fr[...]

This account explains how the Buddha's path of wisdom and loving kindness grew out of the challenges and suffering he encountered in life. It explores enlightenment, nirvana, and the Four Noble Truths, presenting a picture of the Buddha as a very human figure.[...]

This title helps to: reduce body fat; diminish visible signs of aging; boost energy and mental clarity; enhance mood; increase productivity; eliminate junk food cravings and hunger; build a stronger immune system; lower cholesterol; improve sleep quality; and, stay healthy for life. The Thrive Diet [...]

There are not enough resources in health care systems around the world to fund all technically feasible and potentially beneficial health care interventions. Difficult choices have to be made, and economic evaluation offers a systematic and transparent process for informing such choices. A key compo[...]

This engaging introduction to Buddhism explains the Buddha's earliest teachings, and is a practical guide for how to live fully in today's stressful world. "The Feeling Buddha is a lucid account of how the Buddha's path of wisdom and loving kindness grew out of the challenges he encountered in life.[...]

The thrive diet is a long-term eating plan to help all athletes (professional or not) develop a lean body, sharp mind, and everlasting energy. As one of the few professional athletes on a plant-based diet, Brendan Brazier researched and developed this easy-to-follow program to enhance his performan[...]

Focusing on an environmentally friendly diet, Brendan Braziers new book builds on the stress-reducing, health-boosting nutritional philosophy introduced in Thrive. Finding creative ways to use basic ingredients such as kale, blueberries, and wild rice, Thrive Foods recipes are plant-based and nutri[...]

Who was the first black queen? How much do you know about China's history? Most people's knowledge of world history is hazy and incomplete at best. This No-Nonsense Guide gives a full picture, revealing the hidden histories and communities left out of conventional textbooks - from the civilizations [...]

The Pureland schools are the largest Buddhist denominations in Japan, and yet this approach to Buddhism is hardly known in the West. Pureland centres on our relationship with Amida Buddha, the embodiment of measureless love, light and life. It offers a fresh view of spirituality, recognising us in o[...]

No matter where you land on the diet spectrum, more whole, plant-based foods can enrich your life and improve your health. If you're transitioning to a plant-based diet or you just want some ideas for preparing scrumptious veggie dishes, Heather Crosby provides a step-by-step guide to simply adding[...]

Alfred Hagn var kunstmaler, forfatter og journalist. Han var også spion og landssviker. Fra en oppvekst i Odda og Chicago og fram til alderdommen i en blokkleilighet på Tøyen i Oslo, følger vi ham gjennom en avantgardetilværelse i Paris, forstadsliv i Bærum og to verdenskriger. Hagn var tilt[...]