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Healthy eating for diabetes
By Azmina Govindji, Antony Worrall Thompson. 2009
This is a collection of 100 recipes created by Antony Worrall Thompson, who has been diagnosed with Syndrome X, a…
condition that can lead to diabetes. Carefully monitored by diabetes dietitian Azmina Govindji, these recipes create taste, texture and flavour using the healthiest ingredients and cooking methods. There are rich soups, flavoursome vegetables, succulent meat dishes and of course, divine desserts. Antony and Azmina also explain how to adapt recipes so they use less sugar and fat. 2009.Diabetes: the essential guide (Need-2-Know)
By Sue Marshall. 2008
Diagnoses of diabetes are on the rise across the UK; it is considered to be a 'chronic condition' and living…
with it requires an understanding of what it is and how to treat it. This book, in practical terms, explains diabetes, its causes and effects, and offers strategies for living with the condition, whether you have diabetes yourself, or are a parent with a diabetic child. Expert advice and the latest information covers Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, the diabetic diet and lifestyle, and current diabetes management and equipment. 2008."I give you my body--": how I write sex scenes (ITK audio)
By Diana Gabaldon. 2016
For writers looking to make sure their next physical interlude on the page inspires readers to share the moment rather…
than to laugh at it, bestselling author Diana Gabaldon divulges the writing secrets behind the sex scenes in her wildly popular Outlander novels. 2016.How to write a journal (Language arts explorer junior)
By Cecilia Minden, Kate Roth. 2011
Writing is an important skill that you use every day: at school, with friends, at home - almost anywhere! This…
guide has tips and tricks that will help you become a writing expert and help you keep a journal, including writing about places, your opinions, events, and your wishes and dreams. Grades 2-4. c2011.How to write a book report (Language arts explorer junior)
By Cecilia Minden, Kate Roth. 2011
This guide includes tips and tricks for writing a book report. Covers the parts of a book reports, editing, writing…
about a non-fiction book, and how to include your own opinions. Grades 2-4. 2011.Diabetic foot care: a guide for patients and healthcare professionals
By Erik A Hanson. 2011
For diabetics, maintaining proper foot care is crucial to ensuring optimal foot health and avoiding more serious problems such as…
hospitalization, chronic wound care, and amputation. Includes common foot problems related to diabetes, basic care for feet’s skin and nails, safe exercise and diet tips to promote foot health, and an overview of medications for specific foot problems. 2011.Diabetes in adults: Cma Your Personal Health Series
By Śarah Meltser, Anne Belton. 2008
For most people, a diagnosis of diabetes is an unwelcome and overwhelming shock, meaning lifestyle changes and potentially difficult complications…
in the long run. However, a role can be played in delaying or even preventing such complications. Complete with useful sidebars and real-life stories, this guide presents easy-to-understand information to help anyone with diabetes learn about the disease and how to deal with it. 2008.Chasing the story god
By Mike McCardell. 2001
Mike McCardell's book of anecdotes and memoirs is a behind the scenes look at the world of television journalism. For…
the last 25 years McCardell has been doing the human interest stories at the end of BCTV's six o'clock newscast. His stories about ordinary people are told in a frank, often humourous style. 2001.Draft no. 4: on the writing process
By John McPhee. 2017
McPhee shares insights he's gathered over his career and refined during his long-running course at Princeton University, where he has…
launched some of the most esteemed writers of several generations. McPhee offers a definitive guide to the crucial decisions regarding structure, diction, and tone that shape nonfiction pieces, and presents extracts from some of his best-loved work, subjecting them to wry scrutiny. The result is a vivid depiction of the writing process, from reporting to drafting to revising--and revising, and revising. More than a compendium of advice, "Draft No. 4" is enriched by personal detail and charming reflections on the life of a writer. 2017.Dr. Bernstein's diabetes solution: the complete guide to achieving normal blood sugars
By MD, Richard K Bernstein. 2016
Originally published in 1997, the book is a unique resource that covers both adult- and childhood-onset diabetes, explains step-by-step how…
to normalize blood sugar levels and prevent or reverse complications, and offers detailed guidelines for establishing a treatment plan. Readers will find fifty gourmet recipes, in addition to a comprehensive discussion of diet, obesity, and new drugs to curb carbohydrate craving and overeating. Now in its fourth edition, the book presents up-to-the-minute information on insulin resistance, blood-testing devices, measuring blood sugar, new types of insulin, gastroparesis, and other issues, as well as updated diet guidelines. 2016.Do I make myself clear?: why writing well matters
By Harold Evans. 2017
The right words are oxygen to our ideas, but the digital era, with all of its TTYL, LMK, and WTF,…
has been cutting off that oxygen flow. The compulsion to be precise has vanished from our culture, and in writing of every kind we see a trend towards more--more speed and more information but far less clarity. The author, one of the greatest newspaper editors of our time, provides practical examples of how editing and rewriting can make for better communication, even in the digital age. Bestseller. 2017.Holy writ: a writer reflects on creation and inspiration
By K. D Miller. 2001
An author's examination of the creative and spiritual sides of her life, and how the two relate to each other.…
Includes reflections on writing as a form of worship, selfishness as a virtue and church-going as a necessary evil. In several of the essays, Miller is joined by colleagues from the writing community, including practising Catholic Philip Marchand, one-time Quaker Elizabeth Hay and atheist Russell Smith. Some strong language. 2001.Good essay writing: a social sciences guide (Academic Tools Ser.)
By Peter Redman. 2001
This text provides approaches and techniques that can help everyone to write good essays. Peter Redman provides answers to the…
key questions which need to be considered when preparing an essay. For example: what do tutors look for when marking essays? what kind of skills will be needed at different course levels? how can inadvertent plagiarism be avoided? what are the protocols for referencing? This book is intended for everybody studying social sciences wishing to brush up on their essay writing skills. 2001.Fit to print: the Canadian student's guide to essay writing
By Joanne Buckley. 2009
The seventh edition of this guide helps the student master the writing process and the particulars of style and documentation.…
Clear, concise, and humorous, it takes you through the entire writing process, from drafting an outline to revising the essay. The examples are frequently drawn from student work and essay assignments across a variety of disciplines. 2009.Essays and dissertations (One Step Ahead Ser.)
By Chris Mounsey, Beatrice Baumgartner-Cohen. 2002
This book provides students of all ages with easy-to-follow guidance on how to structure an essay and how to select…
and research the most appropriate subject to write on. Part A contains clear, broken-down advice on gathering and developing information, structuring, and clarity, and Part B provides a look-up reference to support the first. 2002.English grammar for dummies (For dummies)
By Geraldine Woods. 2010
Fun and easy strategies that can help you when you're faced with such grammatical dilemmas as the choice between "I"…
and "me," and "who" and "whom." Other topics include: Verbs, adjectives, and adverbs - oh my!; Punctuation: The lowdown on periods, commas, colons, and all those other squiggly marks; Possession: It's nine-tenths of grammatical law; and Top Ten lists on improving your proofreading skills and ways to learn better grammar. c2010.Diabetes (Perspectives on disease and illness)
By Judith Peacock. 2000
Introductory overview of different types of diabetes, covering symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, control, and complications of the disease. Assesses some of…
the serious effects of the body's inability to use glucose properly because of a lack of insulin. Grades 5-8. 2000.Diabetes: the biography (Biographies of disease)
By Robert Tattersall. 2009
Tattersall, a leading authority on diabetes, describes the story of the disease from the ancient writings of Galen and Avicenna…
to the recognition of sugar in the urine of diabetics in the 18th century and the identification of pancreatic diabetes in 1889. With the discovery of insulin in the early 20th century, optimism ensued, which eventually waned due to the increasing complexity of the disease, and the increasing number of young patients. c2009.Creative writing: a practical guide
By Julia Casterton. 2005
This book is a practical guide to creative writing, providing advice on style and form, and help with developing work…
to be read or heard and how to get published. Drawing on interviews with other writers, and her own long experience as a poet and tutor, Julia Casterton examines many kinds of writing - autobiography, poetry, dialogue, short stories, writing for screen and longer fiction. 2005.