New Releases by Julie Andrews

Food for thought—75 delicious recipes to boost brainpower In the search for ways to preserve brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline, there is one evidence-based nutritional plan that rises to the top. The Brain Health Cookbook''s MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) is a unique brain-building combination diet that has been scientifically recognized to improve brain health and even prevent cognitive decline by up to 53%. The Brain Health Cookbook is a comprehensive and practical guide to the science behind the MIND diet, including 75 delicious recipes like Wild Berry Cashew Smoothie and Fish Taco Bowls with Mango Salsa for optimal brain health and function. Truly the "best of both diets," The Brain Health Cookbook takes a straightforward approach to the MIND diet by recommending specific, moderate servings of each brain-healthy food group—and provides a lifestyle guide full of easy suggestions for adding more brain-healthy activities into your life. This brain health cookbook contains: The latest science—Gain a deep understanding of the MIND diet, including the latest scientific research, a comprehensive list of brain-boosting foods, and the recommended dietary guidelines for optimal brain health. The spice of life—Each recipe includes variation tips on how to keep things interesting, substitution tips for special diets, and cooking tips for ways to make your recipes even more delicious. More than a cookbook—Learn about other habits that have been proven to optimize brainpower beyond food, such as stress management, adequate sleep and hydration, intellectual pursuits, and regular physical activity. Tap into the power of the MIND diet, and bask in its cognitive benefits.

**From Lost and Broken to a Powerful Woman: My Journey of Healing and Transformation** Join me on my journey as I confront the darkness that once consumed me, embracing the trials and consequences of my choices. I learned to work with my pain, realizing that everything in my life has "happened for me, not to me." My story is one of loss, healing, and transformation-from a lost girl to a fierce warrior. Despite facing more challenges than seem fair, I emerged confident, knowing who I am and what I want. This raw and vulnerable account details my battle with addiction, abandonment, and the shadows of suicide, revealing how I navigated through darkness after my life turned upside down at age ten. You will meet the little girl who transformed from a victim of trauma into a woman who embraces her past as a source of strength. I''ll share the profound lessons learned from my darkest moments, showing how those hidden parts of myself became my greatest assets. This memoir is not just about survival; it''s a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It invites you to explore your own healing journey and discover your inner warrior. By reading this book, you take the first step into the light. This isn''t just my story-it''s a guide for anyone who feels broken or lost. If I can heal and find strength, so can you. It''s time to stop being a victim of your past and start fighting for the life you deserve.

Inspired by a true event, the tale of a duck family waiting in the wings for their moment in the spotlight—from the #1 bestselling mother-daughter team of musical icon Julie Andrews and author Emma Walton Hamilton! Mr. and Mrs. Puddleduck have found the perfect place to nest: a cozy planter by a theater in a sunny seaside village. While Mrs. P is warming the eggs, Mr. P is drawn to the spellbinding songs, fabulous feathered costumes, and dazzling dances he’s secretly watching during rehearsals. He’s even showing off some fancy new footwork to Mrs. P! But it turns out he’s been learning much more than how to put on a show. When the chicks begin hatching right by the roadside, it takes a chorus line of parading performers—and Mr. P’s clever choreography—to come to the rescue! From the bestselling mother-daughter team musical icon Julie Andrews and author Emma Walton Hamilton comes a delightful story inspired by the true tale of ducklings who stopped traffic and charmed a community, all the way to their splashy grand finale!

The Enchanted Symphony is an inspiring picture book about the power of art, nature, and community from New York Times bestselling mother–daughter duo, beloved Academy Award-winner Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton. When a lively village is beset by a mysterious fog, the town turns dull and silent; melancholy neighbors stop visiting each other and even going outside. Until one day, when a boy’s simple melody strikes a chord, reminding everyone of what matters most—even in the darkest of times. Beautifully and colorfully illustrated by Elly MacKay, The Enchanted Symphony is a powerful, hopeful fairy tale celebrating life’s simple pleasures that bring us together.

Guido, an Italian monk, invents a method of notating music, but is discouraged by the other monks until he is given the opportunity to share his invention and love of music. Includes information on the song "Do-Re-Mi," a glossary, and Guido''s life at Pomposa Abbey.

In this New York Times bestselling follow-up to her critically acclaimed memoir, Home, Julie Andrews reflects on her astonishing career, including such classics as Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, and Victor/Victoria. In Home, the number one New York Times international bestseller, Julie Andrews recounted her difficult childhood and her emergence as an acclaimed singer and performer on the stage. With this second memoir, Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years, Andrews picks up the story with her arrival in Hollywood and her phenomenal rise to fame in her earliest films -- Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. Andrews describes her years in the film industry -- from the incredible highs to the challenging lows. Not only does she discuss her work in now-classic films and her collaborations with giants of cinema and television, she also unveils her personal story of adjusting to a new and often daunting world, dealing with the demands of unimaginable success, being a new mother, the end of her first marriage, embracing two stepchildren, adopting two more children, and falling in love with the brilliant and mercurial Blake Edwards. The pair worked together in numerous films, including Victor/Victoria, the gender-bending comedy that garnered multiple Oscar nominations. Cowritten with her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, and told with Andrews''s trademark charm and candor, Home Work takes us on a rare and intimate journey into an extraordinary life that is funny, heartrending, and inspiring.

Better Eating for Better Brain Health--The Complete Guide Your cognition can actually be improved by what you eat. The MIND Diet Plan and Cookbook is the definitive guide to the MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay)--which studies have shown may reduce the risk of Alzheimer''s and other forms of dementia. Start with a comprehensive 4-week meal plan that eases you into the MIND diet. Plan your own meals with detailed serving guides and tons of brain-boosting recipes--including Cherry Oat Smoothies, Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw, Moroccan Chicken Tagine, and Crustless Apple Pie. Discover simple lifestyle changes that promote a healthier brain. The MIND Diet Plan and Cookbook features: THE COMPLETE MIND GUIDE--Learn to manage your diet with guides to MIND-friendly ingredients, weekly serving goals, foods to limit, and more. GOODBYE TO GUESSWORK--75+ simple, mouthwatering recipes--plus a 4-week meal plan, complete with weekly shopping lists and prep instructions--make the MIND diet easy. BEYOND THE DINING TABLE--Take the MIND diet to the next level with helpful lifestyle suggestions for enhancing your cognitive health. Everything you need to help keep your brain healthy--The MIND Diet Plan and Cookbook.

Lose weight and lower your blood pressure with a DASH diet and exercise plan Learn how to better manage your weight by combining the naturally balanced DASH diet with simple but effective lifestyle changes. Featuring a full meal plan as well as guides for exercise, dealing with stress, and even improving your sleep, this standout among diet books for weight loss gives you the tools for long-term health. This DASH diet guide includes: A 28-day plan—Skip the research and guesswork with a complete overview of the DASH diet and weeks of guided meals, with simple tips and instructions to get you started. A holistic approach—Stay on course with exercise charts and habit trackers that let you record your progress and see where you''re succeeding and where you need a little help. Tasty recipes—Going DASH doesn''t mean giving up your favorites. Learn health-conscious ways to whip up everything from Crispy Fish Sandwiches to Sweet Potato Pancakes. Live your healthiest life with this complete guide to the DASH diet.

From the beloved mother-daughter team of Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton comes another delightful story in the #1 New York Times bestselling Very Fairy Princess series, perfect for Thanksgiving sharing! It''s Gratitude Day at school! Gerry is ready to be grateful and kind all day long. She''s excited to give her best compliments, she''s donated a beautiful painting to her class''s art gallery, and she even has the perfect jar contribution ready for the food drive. But when disaster strikes, it''s tough to stay grateful--even on Gratitude Day! Can Gerry prove that a fairy princess always has the right attitude of gratitude?

From the beloved mother-daughter team of Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton comes another delightful story in the #1 New York Times bestselling Very Fairy Princess series, perfect for Thanksgiving sharing! It''s Gratitude Day at school! Gerry is ready to be grateful and kind all day long. She''s excited to give her best compliments, she''s donated a beautiful painting to her class''s art gallery, and she even has the perfect jar contribution ready for the food drive. But when disaster strikes, it''s tough to stay grateful-even on Gratitude Day! Can Gerry prove that a fairy princess always has the right attitude of gratitude''

Celebrate Halloween with the #1 New York Time bestselling Very Fairy Princess series by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton! This eBook features Read-Aloud/Read-to-Me functionality (where available) and an interactive activity at the end! Gerry is in search of the PERFECT costume - one that will look just right with her wings and crown. Her imagination runs wild, and she decides on a flowing angel outfit (complete with a sparkly halo, of course). Gerry and her friends are so excited for the big day... until an accidental spill threatens to ruin EVERYTHING! What is a fairy princess to do? Thankfully, Gerry knows just how to save Halloween, and also shows what it means to be a good friend.

Get your glitter pens and favorite markers ready -- it''s time to channel your inner artist with the Very Fairy Princess! Create your very own tiara, design gorgeous fairy princess wings, and draw unique costumes and creations in this book brimming with activities bound to entertain and delight for hours on end. From schooltime fun to adventures at home and with friends, each page offers an inspiring way to draw, imagine, and express your creativity. Let Your Sparkle OUT!

The end of the school year is here, and Very Fairy Princess Gerry is getting ready to graduate! She always loves a celebration, but can''t help but feel a little sad as she empties her cubby, takes down her art projects, and says goodbye to her class pet, Houdini the hamster. She''s also a little nervous about leaving Miss Pym... what if her new teacher doesn''t let Gerry wear her wings and crown? Change can be hard, even for a fairy princess! Thankfully, she realizes that new things can bring their own sparkle. From the mother-daughter team of Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton comes another delightful story in the #1 New York Times best-selling Very Fairy Princess series.

From the mother-daughter team of musical icon Julie Andrews and author Emma Walton Hamiltoncomes another tale of Very Fairy Princess Geraldine, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling series,who is ready for the most WONDERFUL Winter Wonderland festival ever! The Winter Wonderland Festival is just around the corner, and Gerry knows this is her moment to SHINE. She''s the most enthusiastic singer around, so she''s certain her music teacher will choose her to perform the solo. She takes every opportunity to show him her VERY best voice-during rehearsal, during lunchtime, and even during recess. When a professional singer is given the solo instead, Gerry is crushed...but as the snow begins to fall, she finds a way to get her SPARKLE back! The mother-daughter team of Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton adds a sparkly seasonal story to their #1 New York Times bestselling series.

Gerry has a week off from school for Spring Break, and she''s given a very special job - watching over the class pet, Houdini the hamster! Gerry wants to make sure Houdini feels right at home, so she learns his favorite snacks, reads him stories, and even paints him a picture of her classroom. But then, the hamster darts right out of his cage and goes missing! It''s time for Gerry to put on her thinking crown to figure out how to get him back. With full-color illustrations throughout, this Level 1 early reader is perfect for Very Fairy Princess fans who are ready to take the next step beyond picture books.

Say Happy Valentine''s Day with the #1 New York Times bestselling Very Fairy Princess, in a new format with bonus stickers! Gerry makes beautiful cards for her friends at school, showcasing their special qualities. But when she forgets her folder at home, she needs to think of a new way to celebrate their inner sparkle! This celebration of friendship and creativity by the bestselling mother-daughter team is the perfect gift for any special Valentine.

It''s almost Christmas, and for Geraldine that means it''s time for snowflakes, presents, and decorations galore. When her mom suggests that their family exchange homemade gifts this year, Gerry gets to work in her Very Fairy Princess Workshop crafting perfect presents that will show everyone how much she thinks they sparkle. With full-color illustrations throughout, this leveled reader is perfect for Very Fairy Princess fans who are ready to take the next step beyond picture books.

A vast array of poems old and new joyously celebrates each special day of the year, telling of New Year''s resolutions, Valentine''s Day love, Easter parades, Fourth of July fireworks, and more. From the cold of winter to the new hope of spring, the brisk fall to the steamy summer, Caldecott Honor illustrator Marjorie Priceman''s vibrant watercolor paintings ring in every month of the year, bringing each season to joyful life. Featuring verse from favorites like Walt Whitman, Jack Prelutsky, and Langston Hughes and poetic lyrics from the likes of Cole Porter and Oscar Hammerstein, plus heartfelt introductions by Julie Andrews describing favorite family holiday moments, this is the perfect collection for families to share together.

Gerry is asked to be the flower girl in Aunt Sue''s wedding, and she couldn''t be more excited. Her imagination runs wild with thoughts of extravagant decorations, a billowy white gown, and hundreds of guests. When she finds out the bride prefers a small celebration, Gerry can''t help but be disappointed... but she soon realizes that having the wedding in her own backyard will let her put her creative stamp on everything. Even when disaster strikes in the form of rain on the big day, Gerry finds a way to bring sunshine to the party, reminding everyone that the most important thing at a wedding is the most special sparkle of all - happiness and love. Christine Davenier''s whimsically elegant illustrations include lush garden scenes and plenty of wedding flowers in this spirited follow-up to The Very Fairy Princess and The Very Fairy Princess Takes the Stage from the renowned mother-daughter team.

Everyone''s favorite fairy princess is back and just in time for her ballet recital in this new picture book addition to the Julie Andrews Collection. At first, when Gerry is cast as the Court Jester and not the Crystal Princess, she is dismayed -- nothing is pink and no one can see her crown under her silly jester hat! But just as the recital looks like it''s headed for disaster, our ever-energetic very fairy princess swoops in to save the day! Gerry''s sparkle radiates from the page once more through Christine Davenier''s whimsically elegant illustrations in this spirited, ballet-themed follow-up to The Very Fairy Princess from the renowned mother-daughter team of Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton.

Little Bo''s sailor friend, Billy, has signed on aboard Lord and Lady Goodlad''s handsome yacht, Legend. Bo is delighted, for now she and Billy can see more of the world, and she can continue her quest to find news of her long-lost brothers and sisters. Bo is determined to make sure they have all found safe and happy homes—even if it takes a lifetime of travels. In beautiful Italy, Little Bo sees wondrous sights, has adventures that test her strength and courage, and makes some surprising new discoveries. Throughout it all, she shows her valiant spirit and once again proves that even a tiny cat can make a big difference.

“... a fun and readable book that engages the imagination and retains the interest of the clinically oriented reader while conveying an understanding of the direct implications of molecular characteristics of infectious agents to the practice of medicine..” –Emerging Infectious Diseases, January 2010 “... provides a valuable overview of the basic principles and issues pertaining to the pathogenesis and prevention of infectious diseases. The illustrations, the chapter summaries with relevant information, and the case studies are all particularly useful for the targeted readers. The book is well designed and manages to convey the general concepts of the various aspects of infectious diseases without overwhelming the reader with too much information... recommended for students, trainees, or physicians who desire a well-illustrated textbook that is easy to read and that addresses the basic aspects of infectious disease.” –Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2010 The study of infectious diseases has undergone major changes since its infancy when it was largely a documentation of epidemics. It has now evolved into a dynamic phenomenon involving the ecology of the infectious agent, pathogenesis in the host, reservoirs and vetors, as well as the complex mechanisms concerned in the spread of infection and the extent to which this spread occurs. Rapid globalization has led to unprecedented interest in infectious diseases worldwide and their effect on complex population dynamics including migration, famine, fire, war, and terrorism. It is now essential for public health officials to understand the basic science behind infectious disease and, likewise, students studying ID must have a broader understanding of the implications of infectious disease in a public health context as well as clinical presentation and prevention. The clear demand for an integrated approach has led to the publication of this text. Check out the student companion site at www.wiley.com/go/shettyinfectiousdisease

In association with Mandalay Entertainment, FOR RIGHT OR WRONG takes an inside look at what it''s like to snowboard for a living and combines action and documentary style footage about riders lives both on and off the hill.The movie carves out individual story lines that focus on the different facets of pro snowboarding including the urban snowboard scene; the competitive snowboard lifestyle and a riding trip to Russia with Jake Burton, his oldest son George, and select Burton team riders.Filmed in: Japan, New Zealand, Italy, Norway, Russia, California, Utah, Oregon, Colorado, New Jersey, Vermont, Minnesota and Alaska.

Can Dumpy the Dump Truck feed the farm animals and move the pigs to their new pen in time to take Charlie to the school bus?

Life: Beatrice Lillie, Peter Ustinov, Gertrude Lawrence, Margaret Rutherford, Rex Harrison. And here too are the newer waves of British thesps: Jeremy Irons, Tracey Ullman, Natasha Richardson, Roger Rees, Julie Andrews, Jonathan Pryce, Lynn Redgrave. Even Twiggy, the only human thinner than a Hirschfeld line, makes an appearance - with plenty of room for Tony Walton''s skinny on his old friend."--Jacket.

When a fire breaks out in Apple Harbor, Dumpy the Dump Truck helps save the day.

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