The Paleo Chef

Nothing says good morning like a great plate of food! So start your day with sweet potato rotis, accompanied by poached eggs, spinach, avocado and smoked salmon. Or maybe a shrimp omelet with dashi broth and Asian greens. Fix that early sweet tooth with a muesli and berry parfait topped with coconut cream or a bowl of black chia seed pudding with nuts, figs and dates. When lunchtime rolls around, find delight in a smoked trout, kale and fennel salad. Or switch it up with Japanese crunchy chicken. Snack on root vegetable slaw or sweet potato fries. For dinner, don't skimp on the good stuff, why not try a mum's burger piled high, or grilled sirloin topped with mushrooms, horseradish and arugula? Make sure to save room for desert, or else you'll miss out on the chocolate beet mud cakes, strawberry bliss balls and the key lime tart! Paleo doesn't have to be boring. In fact, it can be down right delicious! I was really excited to receive this book, as my paleo diet hAs become quite stale. I a, really looking forward to preparing quite a few of these recipes. While some of them look pretty labor intensive, I'm hoping the pay off will be worth it. There are a few that I feel were basic enough they didn't need to be included. But overall, the book not only looks great, with the photography very well done and the lay out easy and pleasing, but looks like it will Taste great too. I'm very excited to have some new recipes to inspire my cooking efforts in the coming weeks. I already have a list of paleo friends to recommend this book to. I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

The Secret of Pembrook Park

Abigail Foster Feels responsible for her families demise. Usually practical and cautious, she urges her father to make what she thinks is a sound investment with her uncle. But when it turns sour, her family is forced to leave the only house she has ever known. Through timely circumstances, they are contacted with information there may be a house they can let in the countryside. It wouldn't be London, but it was said to be grand. And it was, at least , 18 years before it had been boarded up... After moving in, Abigail finds herself surrounded by mystery. Strange noises at night, servants not whom they claim to be, and letters showing up bearing no name of sender. Soon she finds herself intrigued by tales of family treasures and a secret room hidden within the very walls of the manor she resides. But it's not only treasure she finds herself seeking. Having made her presence known in the community, it's not long she has admirers, and begins to fall in love herself, although torn between the two men seeking her. With so much happening outside the home, and so many vying to get in, will she solve the mysteries that keep her awake at night, and whom, if anyone will take her hand in the process? I have never read this author before, but am always intrigued by historical fiction. I really liked the setting of this book. And the story as well held my interest. I was very curious about the hidden treasure, and of the many characters who had secret identities. I can't say I sped through the book in rapt attention, but I did find myself wanting to read to know what would happen next. I did feel it a little dry at timed and a little predictable at others. But overall, I'd be willing to read more by this author. And I would recommend it to those who like this particular genre. I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honey review.

From Newton to Einstein to God

I usually Iike to write a synopsis or a short abridged version of the book I am reviewing. However, I can honestly say, I have no idea what this book was about. The author, Leong Ying, spends a good part of the book using rhyming verse giving an autobiographical account of some sorts. Starting when he was young, all the way to present day I believe. And then catapults the reader into some either very intelligent, or in my case, extremely incomprehensible ramblings about the universe and physics and God. I am still uncertain how they all connect. The rhyme is somewhat stilted and made for a lot of awkward and forced sentences. The storyline itself, while it followed a sort of timeline, felt very disjointed. And i do have to mention, he is quite accomplished. I wish I could say I had done half of what he has, but I can't say I enjoyed reading this book. I did find it interesting. Learning about his life, and seeing a little into his mind. But it left me wondering what the overall point was, and quite honestly , like I wasn't intelligent enough to know what he was talking about. I'm not sure how I would recommend this book, as it's a very specific audience I believe that would want or need to read this. I am sure Ling has a lot of great things to say or impart, as suggested by the popular demand for his intelligence. But for me, I guess it wasn't quite up my alley.

A Letter To My Cat

Meet Buddy, who saved his owners life. Make friends with Abigail and Samuel, kitty siblings who healed their human parents souls. And suggle up with Sugar as she nibbles on your toes under the blankets. Letter after letter you will see owners profess their love for their furry companions. You will smile , you will tear up. You will love cats more! What a great book for cat lovers. This is a fun quick read and one that's perfect for the coffee table for guests to enjoy. The phography is well done, and the stories endearing. Made me think about what I'd write to my cats. I also liked getting to know the letters authors in the back after I was done reading through the book! Perfect gift or recommendation for any cat or animal lover .

Little Bunnys Bible

Starting in Genesis and ending in Luke, your little one will get to enjoy 8 wonderfully illustrated short bible stories in this cute and fuzzy beginners bible. As you child delights on the stories of the bible, they will love to also snuggle the book as they read. This book is really cute. The outside of the book is so soft, my children love it! And I love the illustrations. They are done very artfully and beautifully. This is more like a board book with short summarizations of bible stories than it is a bible. But a very cute book to add to your kids collection. I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Unplanned- Abby Johnson

Follow Abby as she journeys down the path to help distressed women. Beginning in college when she is intrigued by a volunteer position with planned parenthood through her 8 years of service to them, and then her overnight conversion and cooperation with "the other side of the fence" the Coaliton for Life . Here Abby will site her experience working for a pro-choice organization, helping women exercise their right to choose the best plan for their uncertain future. And then she will swing all the way around to work with an organization staunchly believing the complete opposite. Disagreeing that any woman should have the right to choose whether to keep or kill an unborn baby. Go along on her journey as she fights for what she believes to be right and wrong. I admit, I could not put this book down. I read it in about three sittings. I was very intrigued with the inner workings of planned parenthood, as I knew very little about the organization, other than what they advertise. I liked to get the inside scoop, even though I knew the opinion would be biased. I also enjoyed seeing the Coalition for Life's conversion from extreme protesters, to the humble praying approach. I thought the book was insightful, as far as gaining insight to both sides. And I always enjoy hearing another's story and journey. But, here's the but... I didn't feel like the book was a bit redundant. And I found the relationship with her and Shawn to be tiresome. I also couldn't help but wonder why there wasn't more in the book about her family. I understand the book was about her leaving PP, but I was hoping for some glimpse of her passion for her family, and her joy at holding her own children after witnessing the ultrasound she mentions. She mentions a moment where she felt remorseful and tearful over her own abortions, but just for me personally, it seems she felt worse about the abortion she witnessed than her own. I also wish I'd seen more of a relationship to Christ evolve in the book. I do not know her personally, so I have no idea what her relationship to Him is like. But in the book when she "switched sides", it seemed more of a strong personal decision, rather than an encounter with The Lord, which is kind of what I was thinking would be her inspiration to change when I picked up this book. Overall, I'd tell people to read it. I've seen a lot of negative reviews, especially attacking her as a person. And claiming her facts are not correct. I honestly don't have the energy to play Sherlock Holmes with her story, so I'm just going to assume she is telling the truth and rate this book for the book itself and not her and her choices, because those are for her to make.

Journey to Jesus- DVD and learning guide

If you are looking to learn more about Islam, and struggling to relate to your Muslim neighbors, this is the DVD set for you. Follow along with the well laid out power point lessons to learn the facts. And then engage yourself in the heartwarming dramitizations, that out words into action. Great for personal growth, or classroom learning! I admitt I was a bit hesitant about watching these. I was afraid they'd be cheesy or overly religious in the approach. But I have to say I was pleasantly suprised. I will say, I don't learn well from power point, just too matter a fa for my creative kind that needs a lot more interaction to stay focused. But the dramitizations were actually nice to watch. I braced myself for horrible acting, but it really was not bad at all. And I like how the main message is one I believe in. Persons of other religions don't need Christianity crammed down their throat. Or condemnation or judgement. They need a friend who listen, who will let them ask questions, who will invest in their life. Just like they would any other relationship they valued. And I believe these mini- dramas did just that. Great tool for educating. I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.