Anna Thomas is the author of "The Vegetarian Epicure" cookbooks and a screenwriter. Her writing explores the creative potential inherent in the act of cooking.
3 Steps to Transform Family Caregiving With Confident Care Leadership
160 pages
6 hours of reading
Focused on empowering female caregivers, this guide provides practical strategies to navigate the emotional and logistical challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia. It emphasizes the importance of confident care leadership, offering a three-step approach to transform family caregiving. The book serves as an essential resource to help caregivers build their confidence and enhance their caregiving experience.
In this sequel to Not Without My Daughter , Betty Mahmoody describes her cultural readjustment to America, her constant fear of her husband's revenge, and her frustration with a legal system unable to offer her protection--but the story is not hers alone. Mahmoody describes her many encounters with others who have tried to escape similar situations, telling their dramatic stories with the sensitivity of one who knows only too well what they've been through and how far they still have to go. For The Love of a Child is a thrilling adventure with a vitally important message.
V jistém věku dostávají děvčata při pohledu na chlapce mravenčení po celém těle a jejich myšlenky a fantazie se točí jen kolem přítele. Ale když "hrozí", že se jejich sny uskuteční, dostanou najednou strach. Umím líbat? Jak ho mám hladit? Co se dělá při pettingu?Co je to mikropilulka? Otázky, které se děvčata většinou stydí na veřejnosti vyslovit, jim v této příručce zodpoví renomovaná německá publicistka.
Blíží se doba Vánoc... ale teplota v Beverly Hills tomu nenasvědčuje. Rodina Walshova připravuje fantastickou vánoční výzdobu jako náhražku sněhu a pravé zimy rodné Minnesoty. Nakonec ale sněží na štědrý večer i v Kalifornii...
Betty Mahmoody went to Iran in 1984 with her Iranian husband for a short visit, but once there her husband and his family would not let her leave.; Some copies shelved with fiction.
Anna Thomas, renowned for her best-selling "The Vegetarian Epicure," returns with a vibrant new cookbook that captures contemporary eating habits. Featuring 66 menus designed for busy, health-conscious families, the collection emphasizes fresh ingredients and ethnic flavors. With over 325 recipes suitable for various occasions—seasonal family dinners, intimate gatherings, picnics, and festive celebrations—there's something for everyone. Examples include a Simple Autumn Dinner Party with Focaccia, Lima Bean Soup, Torta di Polenta, and Fruit Parfaits; a family meal of Bitter Greens Salad, Oyster Mushroom Chowder, Buttermilk Rolls, and Apple-Pear Crumble; and a festive Cinco de Mayo Dinner featuring Nopalito Salad, Tamales, Chile Ancho Salsa, Garlic and Cumin Rice, and Flan. The book also offers easy Salad Lunches, Soup Suppers, Pasta Dinners, and Casserole Suppers that appeal to children. Thomas emphasizes freshness, providing tips on growing tomatoes, foraging wild mushrooms, and understanding chiles, along with strategies to encourage children to eat well. Her engaging voice continues to inspire readers to carve out time for preparing delicious, healthy meals and to enjoy the joy of sharing food with loved ones.
