Best Selling Books by John Davidson

First Aid for the Beginner - The Basics of First Aid Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 – Getting Started Chapter 2 – First Aid for Airway Obstruction Chapter 3 – First Aid for Breathing Chapter 4 – First Aid for Choking Chapter 5 – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Chapter 6 – First Aid for Bleeding Chapter 7 – First Aid for Poisoning Chapter 8 – First Aid for Burns Chapter 9 – First Aid for Fractures and Dislocation Chapter 10 – First Aid for Shock Chapter 11 – First Aid for Seizures Chapter 12 – First Aid for Stings and Bites Conclusion Author Bio Introduction When it comes to defining first aid, it means the immediate care provided to an ill or injured person before a proper medical treatment is availed. In other words, first aid can be regarded as the life saving measures. But, why is it so important to know about first aid? The main purpose of first aid is to save the lives of people in life threatening accidental situations when no help is around. No doubt, the era we live in is the era of technologies, machines and modern vehicles, but unfortunately we are utilizing these facilities at the cost of our precious lives. The incidences of fire cases and road side accidents have been increasing for the past few decades. But, in most of the accidental situations, the death of the victim happens due to the lack of immediate medical treatment. Sometimes, it is not possible for the ambulance or a doctor to reach to the calamity stricken location immediately. What would you do if a friend of yours was choking in front of you and none of the people are around you was a doctor? Obviously, you just wouldn’t let your friend die in front of your eyes. This is where your training or knowledge of first aid would come handy, if you had any. By knowing the first aid skills, you might be at least able to save the life of victims on the spot before help could arrive. This clearly portrays the importance of first aid training. The number of precious lives that we lose every year in accidents can be significantly reduced by promoting the concept of first aid training. This basic purpose of this book is to teach you different techniques and maneuvers that everyone should at least have some knowledge about. Who knows when you might face an emergency? It’s better to be prepared than not. So, buckle your seat belts and dive into the world of handy first aid skills that you should know. I’m sure by the time you reach the end of this book, you’ll be happy that you came across something this good.

Health Benefits of Papaya - For Cooking and Healing Table of Contents Preface Getting Started Chapter # 1: Intro Chapter # 2: Nutritional Worth Chapter # 3: Selection & Storage Health Benefits Chapter # 1: Macular Degeneration Chapter # 2: Cancer Chapter # 3: Cholesterol Chapter # 4: Skin Health Chapter # 5: Hair Health Recipes Chapter # 1: Papaya Salsa with Grilled Macadamia Crusted Tuna Chapter # 2: Fresh Papaya Jam Chapter # 3: Papaya Stuffed Chicken with Basmati Rice Conclusion References Author Bio Publisher Preface The deliciously sweet, musky toned and soft papaya is a truly extraordinary fruit which is sometimes even known as the “fruit of angels”. This particular fruit was once very exotic and considered a delicacy around the world, but owing to its increasing number of benefits, both health & culinary, the fruit is now being made available all year round in all parts of the globe. The fruit is not only extremely delicious but has several medicinal, nutritional and digestive uses that have sparked the interest of many researches and drug-companies. To find out all about papaya, read on!

Table of Contents Introduction Some Points about Dieting “Clean Eating” The 75:25% Diet Binge Eating Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction When a friend of mine asked me why I was writing this book, when she knew very well that I did not advocate dieting – as in starving yourself – I told her that there are a number of people out there, who are so used to dieting in order to lose weight or to look for any other way and means, in which they can lose weight, and that is why, if they really have to do this, they had better do it sensibly, systematically and get permanent results. You are going to find some examples in this book, taken from classic stories, and because I am more familiar with UK and American classics, they are going to tell you about some exercise routines and lifestyles of times gone by, more than hundred years ago. We may find it amusing, but there was a time when every youngster was encouraged by his mother and father to take up physical training as an exercise routine in order to keep healthy throughout his life. Unfortunately that is not being done nowadays because parents themselves could not be bothered to keep fit in exercise or workouts. Also, at that time, the lifestyle, the diet was totally different, and it is not being followed today. Many of the healthy foodstuffs which we use to eat 150 years ago have been removed from our diet list today, because some doctors somewhere said that it is unhealthy for you to eat this particular diet and you believed him. Instead, you have substituted unhealthy supplements, manufactured in chemical labs and which are being marketed by these quack doctor doors all over the world because according to them, these are going to keep you healthy. And you believe them because you have been brainwashed since childhood, into believing that whatever you read on the Internet or your doctors tell you is exactly right. So, if you are a person who has gone on to a diet, at least once in his/her life, think of it. So what did you go through? Eating boring and bland foods and the problem was that you would have to eat these boring and bland foods, throughout your life, after you had achieved your goal of losing a given amount of weight. That meant that you would never be allowed to eat the healthy foods, which made life worth living. It was possible that these healthy foods never came into your diet list, since childhood, because possibly your parents had decided that they were not good for you because somebody had told them that it was not good for them. And I think it is very surprising, socially and psychologically, that whenever I went to lands of plenty where there was plenty of food available, there were also people, who definitely did not eat that food because they were going through the mode of self starvation, all in the name of dieting.

able of Contents Learning Decorative Stitches – the Art of Shirring and Smocking Table of Contents Introduction Gathering Using Cords for Gathers Staying a Gathered Seam Getting Started with Smocking Traditional Diamond Stitch Different Types of Stitches Cable Stitch Honeycomb stitch and Surface Honeycomb Surface Honeycomb Outline back stitch Also Known As Stem Stitch Chevron Stitch Wave Stitch Trellis stitch Measuring for Smocking Helpful Tips Gauging Machine Smocking Also Known As Shirring Tips for Machine Shirring Couching Fagotting Finishing the Smocking Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction I was just moving around the local fabric market, when I noticed that a number of garments were embroidered with really attractive smocking stitches at the front and the back, the neck, yokes, pockets, sleeves, the bodices, necklines, bodices, cuffs, and even waists of a supposedly plain design and turn them into a thing of beauty. Smocking is supposed to have originated in Europe somewhere in the medieval times, where buttons could not be afforded by the laborers to fasten the garment and fullness needed to be controlled. This was done with multiple rows of gathered fabric which was controlled over a wide area. Nowadays, it is restricted to just babies and children’s clothing primarily, even though you can use it on any garment which needs a bit of decorative embellishment. Later on, smocking became a purely decorative design intended as a status symbol – the word originates from a peasants’ shirt also known as a smock. This was used extensively in almost every garment made by hand for laborers as well as for popular ordinary wear in the eighteenth as well as the nineteenth century. Smocking at that time was done with crewel needles or embroidery needles with silken threads or cotton threads depending on the fabric. You will need about 3 times the initial width’s material because of major part of it is going to be gathered up into folds, and stitched together. If you can gather the material, you can smock it. Naturally, this was the best way in which clothes could be “gathered together” in the absence of elastic. The fabrics on which the stitches work best are lightweight and ones that can gather easily. These include gingham, muslin, crêpe de Chine, Cashmere, Swiss cotton, voile, Batiste, cottons, and handkerchief linens.

Table of Contents Preface Chapter # 1- Introduction Chapter # 2- Falling Getting back on your feet Being safe than sorry Chapter # 3- Electric shock Aftermath of the shock Tackling the shocked individual Let the shock be grounded forever Chapter # 4- Poisoning How do you know the signs of poisoning? Battling out the poison Keeping the venom at bay Chapter # 5- Household burns Know your burns Adding relief to fire Keeping your distance with the blazing fames Chapter # 6- Conclusion How to Do CPR? References Author Bio Publisher Preface Our lives are filled with commonplace incidents and accidents as we revolve around the constant day to day activities, which have become a part of our routine. Sometimes this journey treads on some dangerous roads as we come across the domestic battles with electricity, fire, and toxic substances. Household accidents take numerous forms and sizes, but we have to tackle them and depending upon the size of the attacks we can find the defendants in our homes.We just have to know where to look and this is exactly what this book aims to do. We plan on giving you the weapons for combating these tricky and intimidating opponents. This book deals with four basic broad categories of accidents: falling, burning, electric shocks, and accidently getting poisoned by any of the various toxic substances ever present in a common house. We cannot ensure your safety, but after going through this we are sure that depending upon the level of steps that you can endorse, you may be able to help yourself and the loved ones around you. The layout of this book is in such a manner that it introduces you with an incident and gives you its symptoms whenever you come across it and then tells you what plan of action you ought to take. Our advice does not end with your talking control of the incident, but moves on to at an even more important step which is the way to keep that incident at bay for the rest of your life. We provide you with tips and plans to prevent that accident from taking place again to protect the rest of your fate and actions. Even though accidents are a matter of fate it is important that we try and do the best we can for our family and ourselves before leaving it to our unforeseeable future.

Hippopotamuses For Kids - Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Table of Contents About Hippopotamuses Characteristics Distribution Diet Behavior Communication and Perception Ecosystem Roles Humans and Hippos Extinct Species Common Hippopotamus Pygmy Hippopotamus Fun facts about hippos Author Bio Introduction Which animal comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘Africa’? Lion, elephant, hyena? If you did think of those animals, you’re surely missing on something big. Let me give you a clue. Seeing this animal for the first time, one may think it is fat and clumsy. But no, it’s not the rhino we’re talking about. It’s the hippopotamus! Join us as we try to explore the world of hippos like you’ve never known before. We provide you with an insight into the life of a hippo describing every aspect of them from characteristics to feeding habits, behaviors, communication methods and many species both living and extinct. What’s more? We have even got you a summary of some fun facts about hippos that would raise your eyebrows for sure!

Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 - The Myth of Frugality Chapter 2 - Why live frugally? Chapter 3 - Lessons in frugality Fine tuning your grocery shopping Rules for grocery shopping Frugal eating Frugal activities Your car Shelter Fashion clothing and accessories Offline and online buying Fun and recreation Your health and fitness Other frugal ways The warm and cold of it The warms The colds Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Living frugally comes naturally to some. For others, it is a task that has be thought through, each and every day. Every person has a different reason for wanting to change his or her lifestyle. Some want to save more money, while others have had a financial crisis, and a few just want to challenge their selves. Throughout this book, we will cover what it means to be frugal, as well as, some ways to help you along your journey. The definition of frugal says a person who is economical or thrifty, and implies that a frugal person is extra careful of their use of everyday resources. We will discuss this more in the coming chapters, so get ready to transform your lifestyle!

Table of Contents Preface Snoring Chapter # 1: Snoring and its characteristics Chapter # 2: Health risks associated with snoring Causes of Snoring Chapter # 3: Causes of Snoring Chapter # 4: How you snore shows why you snore Natural remedies to stop snoring Chapter # 5: Tips to stop snoring naturally Chapter # 6: Bedtime remedies Chapter # 7: Throat exercises Chapter # 8: Home remedies for curing snoring Dealing with your snoring complaints Chapter # 9: Communicating with your partner Chapter # 10: Dealing with the snoring complaints Chapter # 11: Self defense Chapter #12: When to see a doctor Conclusion References About the Author Publisher Preface Around 45% of normal adults snore occasionally and around 25% are routine snorers. Though it may seem to be a normal problem, as it is very common, but it should not be taken carelessly, especially in case of habitual snorers, as it may be an indication of obstructed breathing. Now a days, there are many anti- snoring devices available in the market and every year more of them are added, promising to cure the snoring problem. Unfortunately, many of these devices are not backed by research or lab testing. Some of them may even require you to stay awake the whole night. However, there are plenty of proven techniques and natural remedies that can help in eliminating this problem instead of relying on these devices. In this eBook, we discuss snoring, sleeping disorders, what causes snoring, and natural remedies including home remedies to treat snoring. Apart from that, we also talk about how to deal with the snoring complaints and how to cooperate and ask your partner to support you in curing the problem.

Table of Contents Getting Started Chapter # 1: Introduction Chapter # 2: Specificity Chapter # 3: Overload Chapter # 4: Progressive Overload 7 Day Workout Chapter # 1: Introduction Chapter # 2: Monday Chapter # 3: Wednesday Chapter # 4: Friday Chapter # 5: Sunday Conclusion Author Bio References Publisher Introduction As the name suggests, strength training is a type of exercise or training routine that focuses on increased levels of strength in muscles to enhance one’s performance level, as well as prevent chances of injury. One of the primary goals of strength training is to make a person strong enough to withstand high levels of competition and enhance his/her level of confidence.A plentiful amount of commitment can make a person jump higher, run swifter, and swim faster. This type of training can be done in a lot of ways, either in the form of a group, or individually, or setting time limits. A person usually starts out with lower weights in combination with high repetitions, then with the passage of time, advances to higher weights with lower repetitions.

Table of Contents Introduction Benefits of Crop Rotation Plant Rotation for Disease Control and Insect Control Relation with Crop Plants with Their Following Plants Soil Reaction Leftover Organic Matter Difference in Root System Characteristics and Growth Order of Crop Rotation Companion Cropping Benefits of Intercropping Successional Cropping Examples for Succession Cropping Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction The moment you hear about crop rotation, you start to think about a method where you are going to be growing different crops in a more or less regular sequence on the same land. This is normally applied to systematic crop production throughout the growing seasons every year.

Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Bees - For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with Bees This is one of over 30 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. The series is known as one of the most beautiful on tablets. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color tablets. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about this wonderful animal. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of bees: anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. *** You and your kids will love learning about bees Table of Contents 1. What Are Bees? 2. Facts About Bees 3. The Life Cycle of a Bee 4. Why Are Bees So Important to Humans? 5. Types of Bees 6. Bumble Bees 7. Yellow Jackets 8. Wasps 9. The Bee Hive 10. The Honey Bee Colony 11. The Royal Queen 12. Bee Keeping 13. Tips for Preventing Attacks 14. Harvesting Honey 15. What is Pollen and Pollination? 16. Flowers That Attract Bees 17. Credits of Photography Facts about bees 1. A honey bee is not born knowing how to make honey, they are taught by more experienced bees. 2. A honey bee will make only 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime. 3. Are the only insects that produce food eaten by humans. 4. Honey bees must consume 16-18 pounds of honey to make each pound of beeswax. 5. Bees have been around 30 million years. 6. Over 1000 bee stings are considered to be fatal. 7. Honey bees are not native to the Americas. 8. Bees are cold blooded. 9. Bacteria cannot grow in honey because of the natural preservatives. 10. Bears prefer to eat the bee larvae rather than the honey. 11. Bees communicate through smells and dances. 12. Bees can fly up to 15 miles per hour. 13. A hive will fly almost 100,000 miles to collect 1kg of honey. 14. It would only take one ounce of honey to feed a bee and if possible give them enough energy to fly all the way around the world.

Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Let’s learn more! Ring of Fire Chapter 2 Volcanoes are powerful! Chapter 3 More Explosive facts! Conclusion: Author Bio Publisher Introduction I see Earth! It is so beautiful! ~ Yuri Gagarin Volcanoes: Volcanoes are powerful openings on the surface of planet earth. They are like very big vents with lots of hot things boiling inside and sometimes these hot things spill over! Volcanoes can be fascinating and exciting but they can also be scary and very dangerous! You might think of a Volcano like a big mountain but they are very different than the normal mountains we know about. What makes it different is what’s inside. Have you ever looked inside a volcano? Neither have I!

Table of Contents Foreword Alternative Healing: An Overview Determining the Proper Nutrition Program Basics of Energy and the Human Anatomy Food Parasites Environment Movement A Note on Addictions Play it as it is Deconstructing the Influence of the Sensational Press Additional Information on Energy and Healing The Author Other Books by the Author More

Table of Contents Introduction Choosing an Aquarium Fabricating an Aquarium Placing Your Aquarium Rearing of Fish Temperature How Many Fish to an Aquarium? Right Fish Combinations Fish Food Fish Behavior Adding More Fish Fish Care Aquarium Care Changing Water Fish Care During Your Absence Light Egg Layers and Live Bearers Live Plants Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction So you have finally designed your home’s interior to your own satisfaction. The furniture, the curtains and all the decorative ornaments have been put in place. However, there is something missing, which could enhance the aesthetic beauty of your house. This is possibly an aquarium. Ornamental fish keeping has become a multimillion dollar modern-day art and business. Everyone wants to enjoy the beauty of exotic fish as well as attractive water plants. In fact, many doctors prescribe keeping aquariums in the houses of their stressed-out patients, so that they can look at the calm and tranquil movements of the fish moving about in their aquatic abode and thus relax. Once upon a time, aquariums were used to decorate the entrance of houses. However, nowadays, this business has grown from $8.9 billion in 2012 with an annual growth of 10% per annum! The USA is the largest market in the world of ornamental fish, importing fish worth $500 million each year, followed by the European Union and then Japan. When I was a youngster, father being the DIY type built an aquarium and stocked it with goldfish, neon tetras, Veil-tails and black Mollies. These were the only fish varieties available in the city at that time because nobody knew much about aquariums or fishes as pets/drawing room ornamentations. Nevertheless, people came, people saw, people admired, and people wanted. Within a month the whole neighborhood had aquariums and had begun to vie with each other to get more and more exotic and possibly expensive stock. And most of these experiments failed, because these people did not know much about aquarium care and fish care. This book is going to give you that basic information, so that you can choose your fish varieties, care for them, and even have an interesting long time hobby which relaxes and entertains you.

Introduction Insects all have 6 legs and three body segments, a head, thorax, and abdomen. Two thirds of all living organisms are insects!

Table of Contents Introduction Equipment Clothing Socks Hat or head covering Choice of Sleeping Bag – Making up Your Bed Choice of Tent Tarpaulin tent Bivouac tent Pegging out your Tent Tips Recognizing Weather Changes Making an Emergency Raincoat A Fire Which Lasts through the Night… Making a Rakovalkea Food, Glorious Food Making Your Own Billycan Marching Tips Easy to Implement Tips Getting rid of Grease Night lamp/Beacon Taking Your Child(ren) Along Responsibility Given to Children Leisure Activities to Keep the Little Folk Busy Conclusion Appendix Author Bio Publisher Introduction For all those people who are lucky enough to have spent their childhood camping outdoors, for at least some part of the year, they know what camping is all about, especially in summer. Your family got together, possibly taking the family dog along, got into the car and departed in that direction, a bit like USS ENTERPRISE, but this time going where so many families have gone before. Your parents knew exactly where you would be doing the camping, because they knew the best camping sites from experience and personal knowledge. Camping for most of us meant swimming, barbecues outside, sing-along around a campfire, with the crickets and katydids chirping away merrily in joyful companionship, and then somebody who had a really wicked sense of humor would start telling eerily terrifying and creepy stories, well chosen to make every single hair and hackles at the back of your neck rise in horror terror and panic! And then you need somebody to accompany you to your tent, as you creep shivering into your sleeping bag, mouth dry and totally unable to sleep, knowing full well, that nightmares are going to follow you, for quite a while afterwards. Especially the Cat Goddess, the lady in black, the Were tiger, who was once an accursed Egyptian priest and so on! And you promise yourself, that if you get through the night, safe and sound, you are going to wake up in the morning and strangle that wicked storyteller. Let me admit, I happen to be one of those human horrors, with a good stock of terrible, horrible tales, garnered from all around the world, since childhood, and half of them were learned in scouting/guiding camps, and then on camping trips with friends, their families, and colleagues.

Introduction to Ayurveda - Keeping Healthy the Ancient Way Table of Contents Introduction Knowing More about Alternative Medicine Practices Introducing Ayurveda The Quality of a Substance Ayurvedic Medicine Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine Tips about Food for Healing Bananas Figs Dates Lemons Limes Tomatoes Ginger Turmeric Appendix How to Make Traditional Yogurt Traditional Buttermilk Making Butter Out Of Cream What Are the Health Benefits of Buttermilk? Digestive Buttermilk Traditional Ancient Buttermilk Recipe Spicy Salt Salty Buttermilk Traditional Clarified Butter – Desi Ghee Conclusion Author Bio- Publisher Introducing Ayurveda Millenniums ago, an alternative medicine science based on natural ingredients, began to be practiced in the area, which is now called the Indian subcontinent. This science was known as Ayurveda. The exact Sanskrit meaning of this word means life knowledge. For millenniums, the art of healing knowledge based on this science has been passed down through the generations to heal and cure people of the diseases known to man. More than 5000 years ago, two of these great wise men, who practiced this science, named Charaka and Susrutha made medical compendiums, which talked about healing procedures, operational procedures, and medicines which would be used to heal the diseases known to man down the ages. These classics written in Sanskrit have been considered to be the foundation of the ancient science of Ayurveda. At the same time, traditional Chinese medicine was also making a name for itself, thanks to great medical practitioners, who took the help of these compendiums in order to develop well-known medical systems. Nowadays, these systems are considered to be alternative and complementary treatments, supporting the more conventional forms of modern medicine. This science is practiced in the USA, as a complementary health care licensed practice. This science is divided into eight parts – General medicine, surgery, pediatrics, dentistry/ENT/ophthalmology, toxicology, psychiatric treatments, anti- aging remedies and remedies for bearing healthy children. So, one can see that even at that time, all the ills of human beings were studied and remedies hunted for them. Ayurveda is based on curing disease or disorders from the root level. It uses herbs which are 100% natural, and are definitely not going to have a detrimental effect upon the body, when you stop using them. According to ancient Ayurveda, a living body is made up of five elements. The proper balance between the five elements so that they work in harmonious tandem with nature. [Prakriti.] Prakriti can also be called Constitution, when it is applied to another substance like a mineral, a fruit or a vegetable, etc. A healthy person is going to have an inborn and natural combination of three important elements, which are going to put him in harmony with nature. That means he is in good health. When these important elements are imbalanced, you are going to suffer from diseases. Ayurveda is the method in which these three elements are balanced by helping to modulate the surrounding environment, the human diet, lifestyle and the behavior of a suffering patient so that he can be healed. An Ayurvedic lifestyle concentrates on more of fruit and vegetables in your diet to keep healthy.

Table of Contents Introduction Lipstick Sunscreen Lotions and Sun-Tanning Lotions The Beneficial Powers of the Sun Making Your Own Beauty Products Kohl and Natural Eyeliner Tooth Whitener plus Longtime Natural Lip Stain Skin Bleacher Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction How many of us have got so used to relaxing at home, with full makeup on? Or if not full makeup, with at least lipstick on? I met a friend of mine, after 3 decades, and she was really astonished that I looked as young as I looked when we were at University together. On the other hand, her once beautiful and innocent looking glowing, healthy skin was now raddled, pockmarked, full of blemishes, and she looked 20 years older. Naturally, I asked her the reason for such a change – was it due to stress, strain, or the general rigors of living in the 21st century? She just shrugged her shoulders and said that after university, she had gone off to the UK, and it was a way of life for everybody there to use lots and lots of cosmetics. Otherwise, they were considered dowdy, ugly, unsophisticated, backwater hicks, and sheer pressure had made it necessary for her to start using lots of makeup all over her body to keep up with the times, the society, and the Joneses. And this was the aftereffect of the makeup, long-term. And that is why, when she came back for a visit, she was feeling a culture shock. Here were all these ladies, going out in public, without any vestiges of apparent makeup, except perhaps for lipstick and kohl. And their skins were so healthy looking, glowing, and unblemished. So, my friends, this book is for all those people who have just woken up, masked their faces with pancake makeup – including a layer of moisturizer, covered with a layer of powder – applied the deep red lead oxide laden lipstick without which they cannot do, and then gone into the kitchen to prepare their breakfasts. They are not going out anywhere, throughout the day. But they need to put on this makeup, because just in case the neighbor drops in for a cup of sugar, what is she going to say, “Oh, my, my, Mrs. A is such a hag, without her layer of powder and paint.”

Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 - Relying on the Greens Universal Edibility Test Chapter 3 - Plant Options Temperate Zone Plants Tropical Zone Food Plants Desert Zone Food Plants North African Plantation Chapter 4 - Desert Survival Tips for Finding Food in the Desert Some Common Desert Edible Plants Chapter 5 - Survival at Sea Tips for Finding Food in the Open Seas Chapter 6 - Setting Traps and Snares Use of Bait Trap and Snare Construction Types of Traps Chapter 7 - Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Preface Food is the primary necessity of life. Although it is clear that lack of availability of food will not kill you instantly, it will deprive you of the energy you require to get yourself out of any survival situation. Desperation makes people lean towards some insane choices and our help here is to provide you with sane options of your food sources in different kinds of survival terrains. Be it wilderness, desert, or snow, food is one of the key assets to survival. This book aims at guiding you to the best food sources these areas can provide you with. Plants can be your savior as you do not have to catch them, but there is a catch here as well, since you have to identify the plants that are safe for you. Don’t worry, we will try to cover this part extensively. Not all of us are trained hunters. This book gives you some tips on how to set proper traps to catch some protein in the wild. Remember, this is not for fun, it is for survival and only the fittest can survive. Just follow our advice and always be prepared for emergencies by keeping a good knowledge of the whereabouts of your adventure zones.

Table of Contents Introduction Cultivating Beans Using Poles Lima Beans Climatic requirements Planting Harvesting Broad Beans Planting and Cultivation Harvesting Soybeans French Beans String Beans and String Less Beans Planting Mung Beans Mung Beans Sprouts – How to Make Sprouts Bean Harvesting Tips Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction The moment one talks about beans, one immediately has a mental picture of beans on toast, roasted beans, fried beans, baked beans…. These beans are different from the beans which we are going to grow in our garden. They belong to the Phaseolus family and are also called lentils in many parts of the world. French beans belong to this family. Also, there are the other beans, which come under the legume beans category. These green beans – legumes- are members of the Bean and Pea family (Leguminoseae). These can easily be grown in your garden to provide your family with lots of good, natural and nutritious food.

Table of Contents Introduction Different Varieties of Pineapples Growing Pineapples The Pineapple Fruit Mature Fruit Feeding your pineapple plant Testing for Ripeness Marketing Your Fruit Fresh How to Slice a Pineapple. Nutritive value of Pineapples Fruit Rings – Pineapples to Heal Protection against the summer Traditional Pineapple Dishes Oriental Pineapple Rice Hawaiian Salad Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction My fascination with pineapples – Ananas comosus – started very early, especially because they were part and parcel of my childhood. Living in a tropical region means that you are going to have plenty of juicy tropical fruit to eat throughout the year, but pineapples were quite something else. Firstly you needed to get somebody to slice them, then you diced them, and then you either juiced the rich succulent pulp inside, or just ate them raw without juicing. When I was about 6 years old, an aunt who was living in the Philippines at that time, send me and my brother beautifully embroidered dresses made out of pineapple leaf fiber. These were a barong tagalog (Baro, for short and not Barong) for him and a Baro’t Saya for me. Apart from that we were often sent beautiful pineapple fiber –Pina- clothes, which were so durable that they lasted me until I went to University and even after that. I liked these shirts very much, because of their very interesting history. According to a story I had heard, the Philippines were a distant colony of Spain. So the conquerors had to be different, had not they. They put out an edict. Only pure blood Spaniards could tuck in their shirts in their trousers. The conquered natives had to wear their shirts outside as a symbol of slavery. But the Philippinos were, as any brave race, very ingenuous. All these shirts were embroidered so beautifully that they became glorious works of art. So the Spaniards could have their unadorned tucked in shirts, but the natives wore their baros proudly. Alas, nearly 3 decades down the line, those embroidered Baros have disappeared from the Filipino markets. So sad to see a proud tradition die out.

Learn How to Paint Portraits of People Using Pastels For the Beginner TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction: Materials: Shaving your Pastels Pastel Storage Various ways to blend using Pastels Additional Techniques: Tips to prevent two colors from Mixing each other Color Wheel Primary Colors Secondary Colors Tertiary Colors Tips to Remember How to render using Pastels with brush Exercises: Pastel Portrait of David’s Head Eyes Nose Mouth Ears Hair Face and Neck Background Baby Girl in Pastel Portrait of a Young Lady looking out the Window The Couple Portrait Author Bio Introduction: Welcome to the world of Pastels, first of all thank you for picking up this eBook, as it shows your genuine interest in this subject. Why Pastel? Well pastel is easy to learn with proper training which you will be learning from this eBook, it already earned its popularity during Renaissance time, also what’s good with pastel is it comes with a wide variety of colors to choose from, Famous Artists who uses this media are Leonardo Da Vinci, Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt and Vincent Van Gogh. If you may ask, how do I learn this art, it started when I was learning to render Charcoal, as Charcoal was for gray tone values, I asked myself one day, if you know how to use Charcoal, why not learn Pastels? So I decided to add color to my artworks, by learning to use Pastels for my colored artworks, as what I had seen (and also adapt some of their style) in some artist who uses it and earn their living by accepting commissioned works from their clients (it’s not a bad idea if after all if that’s what you are thinking or planning in your life- So my advice to you- “be skillful and confident by learning and practice all the exercises from this eBook”). And by the way if you want to learn how to render using Charcoal after you learned everything from this eBook, check our other Charcoal Titles- Learn How to Draw Portraits of People in Charcoal for the Beginner (Learn to Draw), Learn How to Draw Landscapes In Pencil and Charcoal For The Absolute Beginner (Learn to Draw), Learn How to Draw Portraits of African Animals in Charcoal For the Beginner (Learn to Draw). So be ready with your materials and follow the step-by-step procedures in the exercises. And after that I’m sure at the end you will have Pastel Rendering skills and you will be rewarded for that, but first “have fun doing the exercises”.

Parrots For Kids Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Parrots For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with Parrots. This is one of over 30 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. The series is known as one of the most beautiful on the ereaders. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color ereaders. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about this wonderful animal. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this beautiful animal: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. *** You and your kids will love learning about Parrots*** Table of Contents Introduction About Parrots Features of Parrots Where parrots live Diet of Parrots Intelligent Skills- mimicry and Speech Parrots as Pets Love Birds Parakeets Cockatiels Cockatoos African Greys Macaws Parrots in various cultures Conservation of parrots Fun facts about parrots Author Bio Introduction If you happen to visit a zoo in your childhood, I am pretty sure that you must have been mesmerized by the beauty of parrots and intrigued by the different varieties found in that enclosure. If a zoo could hold such an amazing collection, imagine the spectacular shows the parrots may put up in the wild apart from finding rare species in their very own natural habitat. What a wonderful sight it would be! Especially when it comes to bird watching, parrots are a real treat to watch because of their spectacular shades of colors and their vivid behavioral patterns. Whether it is big, medium sized or large, parrots are special in their own way. Parrots are real entertainers. There is no doubt about that. You may know that parrots can ‘talk’. But how is that possible? Do you know why they ‘talk’ and what helps them ‘talk’? Did you know that some parrots have some personality in them and require attention? Fascinating isn’t it? Come join us as we explore the world of parrots, where we will be learning about different parrot varieties, their behavior and most importantly – why and how do they ‘talk’.

Table of Contents Getting Started Chapter # 1: What is Endurance? Chapter # 2: Requirements Chapter # 3: Maximal Oxygen Uptake Chapter # 4: Economy of Motion Lactate Threshold Training Chapter # 1: Introduction Chapter # 2: Practical Approach Chapter # 3: To Sum it Up Nutrition Fat: Carbohydrates: Proteins: Conclusion References Author Bio Publisher What is Endurance? Endurance is personal to everyone; it’s what we use to bring out our top athletic potential. Still, there are multitudes of versions to the definition of endurance. Some define it as running a 10K race while some define it as riding a bike for a century. Individuals strive to show their level of endurance by competing in worldwide events like racing in the Olympics, riding a bike in the Tour de France, or going 8 hours in the lava bath in Hawaii. They do all this to show their superb mental and physical control. Endurance provides us with the physical, mental, and chemical tools required to enable the body to maintain a constant speed over long distances. It is an expression of the aerobic system of the body. This book will base its knowledge upon the fact that aerobic muscle fibers burn fat for energy, which powers all the nerves and blood vessels associated with the particular muscle to come into action. Thus, training the aerobic system can, in effect, increase a person’s endurance allowing him/her to cover 5 miles in 40 minutes, when previously it took 45 minutes, at an average heart rate of 150. This particular feature of endurance is known as aerobic speed. While endurance increases our potential output, it does so without harming the body. It is one’s ability to improve his/her athleticism without sacrificing his health at the same time. If you look closely, you will notice that consciously or not, you spend most of your life increasing your endurance and longevity at something; whether it’s sports, puzzles, or everyday chores. This book will focus on improving your physical performance by training for endurance.

Table of Contents Introduction Figure Types Properly Proportioned Figure Abnormal Figure This is when somebody is taller or shorter than the normal size. This is going to make the rest of the body not properly proportionate when compared to the upper portion or the lower portion of the body. Stout and Short Figure Tall Anorexic Stick Thin Figure Stiff Military Figure Stooping Hunchbacked Figure Corpulent Figure Square Shoulders Prominent Chest or Bust Flat Bust Prominent and Flat Hips Relative Measures Different Parts of Anatomy Lengthwise Measurements and Girth Wise Measurements Front portion Back Portion Relative Length Measurements in Men Relative Girth Measurements in Men For trousers Relative Girth Measurement in Ladies Practice Session Height and Girth Measurements Allowance Fashion Lengths For Different Garments Shirts, Jackets and Trousers Practice Session A Short Coat Full Trousers Bodyrise and Leg Girth Measurements Easy to Remember Tips While Measuring Relationship Between Body Measurements The Relationship between the Length and the Width – The Relationship between the Shoulder and the Chest Relationship Between the Chest and the Neck Standard Measurements for a Normal Figure Scale Formula for Depth of Scye Body Rise Measurement APPENDIX Learning about the Metric System Author Bio Publisher Introduction Now that we know a little bit more about preparation of the fabric – see volume I – and how to fold it before it is cut, we come to the most important part, designing dresses. This is taking your measurements and after that we are going to start doing the pattern drafting in volume III. So while you are measuring, you have to remember these important points – garment cutting is based on measurements and that is why every inch is going to count. Also, you have to give some allowance to many parts of the garments so that you do not find yourself bursting out of it because it has been cut too tight and there was no way in which you could loosen it. Apart from that, you need to know the personal requirements regarding the style, fit, pockets, shape, buttons, color, ideas about what is wanted, before taking measurements. If you are making a dress for yourself, remember to look at all the design options available out there, so that you can find something which suits you best.

Natural Protection Through Diet In Winter - Tips And Techniques To Keep Healthy During The Cold Season Table of Contents Introduction Herbs and Spices to Heat You up Hypothermia Alcohol As a Warmer? Immediate Heating up Remedies Traditional Homemade Chicken Stock for Soup Instant Soup Ginger Tea Precautions Honey for Your Throat Asthma Cold Bronchitis Radish cure Herbal tea for colds Cough with Phlegm Hoarseness in Your Throat? Winter Headaches Do Nots And Clothing Tips… Hot or Cold Water Bath? Dry and Flaky Skin Protection Antiseptic pack Traditional Winter Hot Oil Chillies Infused Oil Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Here comes the winter season and there is not any reason, you should suffer through it, thanks to the terrible cold outside. A number of us who suffered through the winter because we know that it is going to bring about dry skin, headaches, cough, cold, and other winter related ailments can now consider this part of the year to be another enjoyable part of life and living the natural way. This is because proper diet, proper care of health and other tips and techniques are very useful, to protect oneself from the winter. This naturally includes the best diet to keep you strong and healthy during the winter, the best ways in which you can prevent yourself from getting infected due to viruses and bacteria and also how you can keep yourself looking good and attractive even through the coldest, driest, most gloomy days of the year.

How to Avoid Brain Aging - Dementia – Memory Loss - Health Learning Series Table of Contents Introduction. Section one: How human brain works? What is brain aging? How to avoid brain aging? Section two: Dos to avoid brain aging: Regular exercise. Healthy diet. Healthy social interactions. Improve your brain potential. Section three: Don’ts to avoid brain aging: Alcohol intake. Drug abuse. Inadequate sleep. Stress. Health issues. Excessive use of medicines and supplements. A quick review. Introduction Is increasing age withering the performance of your brain? Are you clueless how to avoid the side effects of aging on your brain health? Is your aging brain ruining your life? No matter how many problems you have faced because of your increasing age, “How to avoid brain aging?” gives you a quick review of all the dos and don’ts for a successful brain aging. Each chapter of this book gives you a deep insight to the basic causes of brain aging and helps answer your basic question: “How to avoid brain aging?” Following the guidelines regarding life style changes, eating habits, social interactions and habits to avoid, you can overcome the problem of brain aging in a quick and effective manner and can lead a healthy and active life.

Fish For Kids - Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers Table of Contents Introduction What are fish? What do fish eat? How do fish breathe? Fish and appearance Fish and each other What do fish do? Saltwater versus freshwater fish Sharks Goldfish Marlins Lungfish Mud skippers Coelacanths Conclusion Author Bio Introduction The name ‘fish’ is a very broad term, meaning that it refers to many different types of animals, from sharks to goldfish to lungfish. Since there are more areas covered with water than there is dry land, fish are all around the world, and quite possibly outnumber most other animals. In older times, a fish used to be anything that swam. A beaver was a fish, for instance, or a frog. Now, the definition is narrower, but still has many different creatures in it. In this book, you’ll read about fish and how they work, and then you’ll read about different types of fish. However, since there are thousands upon thousands of different kinds of fish, it’s really only scratching the surface of different fish species. From the endangered coelacanth to the common goldfish, all fish are interesting in their own way.

Following in the tradition of Don Quixote, Earl Lavender is the story of two impecunious gentlemen who run away from their conventional lives, style themselves ''Earl Lavender'' and ''Lord Brumm'', and set out to preach the new creed of Evolution. Their hilarious romp across London leads them to all sorts of strange adventures, such as a wild hansom cab chase, a sojourn among a subterranean society of flagellants, and the discovery of the evolutionary ''Missing Link''. A key Decadent text, Earl Lavender (1895) is also Davidson''s response to what he saw as some of the more ridiculous ideas and behaviours of the age. This new edition features a new introduction by Mark Valentine and a reproduction of the original frontispiece by Aubrey Beardsley. John Davidson (1857-1909) was a Scottish poet, playwright, and novelist. Although during his lifetime he was compared favourably with Hardy, Housman, and Yeats, and admired by Shaw and T. S. Eliot, Davidson''s reputation has languished since his tragic suicide. Long out of print, Earl Lavender is now restored to modern audiences, who will find that Davidson''s humour and satire are as fresh today as in 1895.

John Davison Beazley is responsible for making the study of Athenian vase-paintings a branch of art history. His lists of artists and groups, published in great volumes and widely circulated, have become standard reference books; but his lectures have never been available to a wide audience. The eight lectures collected here are fully illustrated and include a lively account of 6th-century B.C. Athenian vase-painting, a survey of peculiarly Athenian vase forms, a look at the historical, literary, and visual evidence for the art form, and a concluding lecture which gives timeless advice to the young.

Cats For Kids Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Cats For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with Cats. This is one of over 30 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. The series is known as one of the most beautiful on the kindle. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color ebook readers. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about this wonderful animal. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this beautiful animal: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. *** You and your kids will love learning about Cats*** Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 How does a cat’s life begin? What do kittens eat and why? Early development Best time to get a new cat? Chapter 2 Fascinating Cat Species Balinese: Chartreux: Egyptian Mau: Chapter 3 - A Cat’s History A Cat’s Life Fascinating Features Conclusion Author Bio Introduction The smallest feline is a masterpiece. Leonardo da Vinci Have you ever thought of a cat as masterpiece in motion? There is no doubt cats are fascinating creatures, from the tip of their ears all the way to their furry little toes! Cats have a rich history going back many years, long before you and I were even born. Many nations, but especially ancient Egypt, worshiped cats as gods and goddesses. Some Egyptians loved their cats like family, and gave them beautiful jewelry to wear around their necks. However, other nations feared this unique creature and tried to destroy them, only to realize much later how important cats truly are. Thankfully, cats survived, and today are one of the most popular pets in the United States. But they are not only pets. Did you know some cats even ran for office? In the small town of Talkeetna, Alaska a fun loving cat called Stubbs won the election! And it has been reported that he’s an excellent mayor. But that’s not all. He even has his own Facebook page affectionately called Mayor Stubbs. Cats and dogs also have quite an interesting history, even though most people claim the animals hate each other on sight! While that may be true in some cases, in others it is quite the opposite. The Journal for Applied Animal Behavior Science published an article in 2008, which explained the problem between cats and dogs. It’s something that affects us as people too! Have you guessed yet? Well, it’s quite simple. It’s called…“lack of communication.” Don’t be surprised at this fact. Just like us, if cats and dogs don’t “talk things out” they won’t get along. So the Journal noted the importance of introducing the feline and the canine (Cat and dog), early on in life. In other words, they should be introduced at less than 6 months old. If they are, then both cat and dog will understand each other and coexist together in peace! Kitten & Puppy playing together Perhaps this plan will not work for every single cat, but it’s worth a try. Of course cats have a very unique personality, and some may even be a bit moody. But on the whole, they are a beautiful expression of nature’s great diversity!

Table of Contents Introduction: Materials: Colors Terms Airbrush and its Mechanism Maintenance and Troubleshooting Basic Airbrush Exercises: Airbrush Exercises: Humpback Whale Red Cap Oranda Goldfishes Dolphin Whale Shark Leafy Seadragon Author Bio Publisher Introduction: Thanks for purchasing this eBook, as you show a genuine interest in the world of Airbrushing “Aquatic Animals”. Back when I was learning to draw aquatic animals, I liked watching the wonderful scene inside the aquarium, of my pet“Goldfish”. At first I was amazed at the features and colors, but when I kept seeing more details as it moved, an idea struck inside my head. I thought about adding some colors to my drawing. I kept the drawing for a while, since I’m still learning to paint in acrylic, and after a few months of browsing some of my files, I saw my drawing again. I decided to paint it in colors with acrylic using an airbrush, since by that time I already knew how to use an airbrush. I painted it with a very satisfied result, and later on I saw it hung on the wall of my best friend house. I was so glad! I’m not encouraging you to give away your masterpiece, rather the point I’m making is that with your airbrush, you can make limitless fantastic art. If only you could imagine this tool’s greatness with its capabilities. So, I made this eBook for you to learn the basics of airbrushing that every beginner needs to know and practice to master it. I made this book also,for an airbrush artist who wants to learn to paint aquatic creatures. We will be using some other materials to complete our artwork like; Watercolor pencils, masking film or other masking materials that are available, and many more. First, you have to invest a little by getting a good airbrush and a reliable air compressor for you to start painting. I also included all the materials needed for our work, and I’m sure they are available at any art store. Make some time to read and practice all the exercises in this eBook, and in no time you will be a great airbrush artist in painting Aquatic Animals. Remember to have fun when spraying with your airbrush!

Lizards For Kids Table of Contents Introduction What is a lizard? What kinds of lizards are there? Where do lizards live? The history of lizards and humans What is a gecko? What is a Komodo dragon? What is an iguana? What is a horny toad? Why aren''t frogs, toads, alligators, and crocodiles lizards? Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Lizards are the favorite creepy-crawly of many children throughout the world. In some areas, they are as easy to find as rocks. Some people even keep them as pets! Lizard is a very broad term that covers many reptiles, hundreds of kinds, and there are still lizards within rainforests that have yet to be discovered. Whether you''re interested in creeping out other people, or just in love with the animal, lizards are interesting to learn about. From the ones that shoot blood out of their eyes to the ones that blend in with their surroundings, from the large to the small, from the sticky-footed to the claw-footed, lizards fascinate the world over.

Learn to Draw - Manual Drawing - for the Absolute Beginner If you are an artist in search of further knowledge about drawing to enhance your skills, then this is not the book for you. This book is for the individuals who wants to be an artist but know nothing about drawing. I know how it feels when you want to illustrate an idea but you just don’t know how to start. And when you finally grabbed the confidence to mark that paper but then it turned out really terrible and you didn''t want to show it to anyone. Table of contents INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED How to grip a pencil properly Warming up SKETCHING Starting with sticks and shapes DETAILING Design Texture SHADING Casting shadows Hatching Cross-hatching Scumbling Stippling Smudging and layering Smudging Layering This instructional manual is for making the ‘two circles’ cat of yours into something more pleasing and distinguishable, for enhancing that sheep which looks like a cloud with a face, for turning your stick figures into cartoons, and more. Learn the very basics of drawing easily by following this step-by-step tutorial and realize that drawing is something that is fun to do, and not something that becomes a cause of frustration. To give you a hint of what this book is all about, look at this short list of tasks that you will learn to properly initiate after reading and following the tutorial. Tasks: Start with a loose sketch. You need to define the first look of your drawing by sketching it first so it could serve as a pattern for your permanent outlines (defined outlines). If the lay-out of your primary sketch is too far-off from the final piece that you are after, the latter parts are going to be difficult. Define permanent outlines. Trace your sketch to clearly define the contour shape (primary shape) of your drawing, and clean it up by erasing the sketch markings. Show/illustrate some texture. Texture contour provides a better portrayal of the shape’s dimension values. The details such as scales, fur or any print and texture should curve and flow with the contour shape of your subject and adjust with it accordingly. Draw the necessary details. Use a variety of line thickness and line weight (given pressure on the pencil) to show the right balance to the whole drawing, use thick lines for the parts that should visually dominate the drawing, and less visible and thin lines for the secondary details and parts that merely describe the object/subject’s form.

Table of Contents Introduction What is a raccoon? How do raccoons act? Where do raccoons live? The history of raccoons and humans Extinct raccoons Crab-eating raccoon and Cozumel raccoon Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Raccoons are often referred to as little bandits due to the ‘mask’ on their face. And in some ways, this is a good description. They do indeed take things from human garbage and scavenge. But there is so much more to the raccoon. The raccoon has not always been a scavenger of human trash, and that is definitely not their only role. They are interesting creatures full of history and quirks, and have long been part of native cultures in North America. There is less variety to the raccoon than other creatures, such as dogs or cats, but there is a uniqueness to it. The raccoon is an ingrained part of American, Canadian, and other North American cultures.