Explains how to be healthy, covering specific topics related to diet, exercise, injury and illness, pregnancy, and other aspects.

The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book helps you break down all that confusing information about prenatal vitamins, calorie counting, and smart food shopping. From getting healthy before conceiving to staying fit through each stage of pregnancy, you can shape your eating and exercise habits to contribute positively to your well-being-and ultimately, your baby's. The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book helps you design a well-balanced diet that's right for you and your baby, whether you're a teenage mother-to-be, an older expecting mom, or somewhere in between. With this engaging and enlightening book at your side, you can: Get the real deal on controversial foods such as fish, tea, wine, and cheese Avoid harmful food additives and over-the-counter medications Make informed decisions in the supermarket and kitchen Indulge some cravings - and beat others Learn the best ways to cope with the discomforts of pregnancy Assess which vitamins and minerals are most important during each trimester and more Complete with tips on prenatal care for your baby and methods for regaining your pre-baby figure, The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book is your complete resource for planning a healthy pregnancy from beginning to end!

Now you can bring relief and comfort to yourself and others with easy-to-follow reflexology techniques. The Everything Reflexology Book walks you through the basic principles of this ancient practice and teaches you how to use the healing power of touch right in your own home. Provides professional instruction on how to: Utilize thumb-walking, knuckle presses, clapping, and other touch techniques Identify the zones and meridians that correspond to specific body parts Alleviate ailments through foot reflexes Balance energy flow throughout the body

Starting college can be an intimidating step in anyone’s life, and The Everything College Survival Book is here to get you right into the swing of things. From deciding on a major and succeeding in your academics to joining clubs and socializing, this updated guide will keep you stress-free and ready for anything! This completely revised book shows you how to: • Pack for the residence halls and live in peace with your roommate • Beat the Freshman 15 and stay healthy • Manage your study time and social life • Avoid common pitfalls—such as drugs and alcohol • Land a rewarding internship No matter what stage of college you’re in, The Everything College Survival Book helps you overcome the challenges and appreciate the joys of this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

The bountiful cuisine of the Mediterranean evokes thoughts of luscious grains, pasta, vegetables, fruits, and, of course, olive oil. But did you know that current research also indicates that people who reside in these regions have the lowest rates of chronic diseases and one of the highest life expectancies in the world? In The Everything Mediterranean Cookbook, Culinary Institute of America graduate Dawn Altomari-Rathjen teams up with registered dietician Jennifer M. Bendelius to provide you with 300 of the most sumptuous—and healthy—recipes that the Mediterranean has to offer. From Roasted Garlic Served on Crostini and Oven-Dried Tomatoes to Mushroom Ravioli with Walnut Parsley Pesto, The Everything Mediterranean Cookbook helps chefs of all levels bring the Mediterranean into the comforts of their own home. Featuring: Acorn Squash Bake Frittata Red Lentil Lasagna Stuffed Grape Leaves Braised Okra with Tomato Vegetable Samosas Whether you’re cooking for one or having a full dinner party, The Everything Mediterranean Cookbook will have your guests begging you for the secret recipe!

Understand everything you need to know about our democratic system—from the Constitution to present-day elections—with The Everything American Government Book. If the confusion following the last presidential election is any indication, the average citizen knows precious little about the democratic system and the laws that affect their daily lives. The Everything American Government Book unravels the complexities of our democracy and provides you with the knowledge necessary to make the right decisions and take an active role in the management of our country. From the roots of American government and the challenges that have helped shape it over the years to its current structure and systems, this thoroughly researched work is ideal for anyone brushing up on civics, as well as students of all ages. You’ll learn about: -The personalities and events that gave rise to our current system -The real significance of the Bill of Rights and the Constitution -The functions of each branch of government and how they work together -Private sector’s influence on public policy and decision-making -Ways to get involved and make a difference Specially designed to inform and empower the average citizen during this critical election year, The Everything American Government Book provides the keys to understanding the ins and outs of the most powerful democracy in the world.

This step-by-step guide teaches you the tricks of the trade, with advice on all you need to know to compete in the world of fiction. Whether you are seeking to hone your writing style, shape an existing work-in-progress, or begin the submission process to publishers, successfully published novelists Joyce and Jim Lavene give you all you need to know to set you on the fast track to fulfilling your writing dreams! This authoritative guide shows you how to: Turn your creative idea into a sellable premise Build a strong plot Create realistic characters Develop a first draft Find an agent Market and sell your work to publishers Whether you're writing literary fiction, a terrifying thriller, a sweeping epic, or a passionate romance, The Everything Guide to Writing a Novel is your essential reference to creating the next bestseller!

Geoff Parks has it all: good looks, money beyond belief and a stellar career as a professional basketball player. He is a one-man-dynasty in the making and everyone wants a piece of him. He is the toast of Madison Avenue and the man everyone wants to know until a hungry and bitter tabloid reporter sets her sights on him and breaks a story that threatens to bring his world crashing down in disgrace. Caroline Hicks has spent her whole life running away — from physical, sexual and emotional abuse, from love and from herself. She is equal parts victim and vixen. Her thirst for the big time catapults her into the orbit of the beloved and phenomenally-talented basketball superstar Geoff Parks. Almost overnight, she goes from an unknown wanna-be journalist to the toast the Atlanta news world, after she breaks a story that turns Geoff Parks' world upside down. But in the process, she forgets to deal with the skeletons in her own closet … the walls of which are torn down by a single telephone call. Jason Dash is the man every other man wants to be: handsome, smart and personable- with the body of a Greek god. He is on the fast track to the big time after he becomes a Partner of one of Atlanta's largest and oldest law firms- until his reckless and self-destructive behavior put his career in jeopardy. Everything Comes Around is a fast-paced, page-turning thrill of a ride that has it all: sex, subterfuge and nail-biting suspense. At the same time, Forbes explores some of the most pressing social issues of our time: homosexuality, abuse, sexual deception and the cultural phenomenon commonly known as the down-low in a sensitive, humorous, irreverent, but ultimately touching manner that leaves the reader cheering breathlessly.