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“A Salesman! – Reflection On My Life” by Larry Dickman as an insightful memoir illustrating the life of an accomplished salesman. Dickman reflects on the hardships that he faced throughout his life as well as the many successes that he accomplished in his career.
“Dandelions and Roses: A Contemporary Persian Romance” by Parand Alavi is an imaginative story with real life influences that illustrates the devasting tragedies of living through the horrendous uprising in Iraq. Alavi introduces a highly respected Kurdish family of low income that go through brutal circumstances that eventually causes them to seek safety. Readers will get a glimpse into the eternal love a mother has for her children portrayed by heroic Ameneh and a devastating act of violence and difficult cultural transition depicted through Ameneh’s daughter, Rozhan, that leads her to a romance of a lifetime.
Life and business coach Glenn Cossar has published his most recent self-help book: “From Fear to Gratitude: Affirmations to Build a Positive Future and Eliminate Those Negative Thoughts.” Developed for readers who want to work on personal development, such as improving their lives and overcoming loneliness and isolation, “From Fear to Gratitude” presents easy to follow steps for readers to reach a state of gratitude. By believing in themselves, planning to act and carrying out these actions, readers will feel empowered and begin making the necessary changes in their lives.
“Skills That Pills Can’t Give You” by Judy Cook, MD is an insightful guidebook about holistically healing mental disease rather than using medication to temporarily fix the issue. The author is a retired psychiatrist who has seen, throughout her career, an increase in prescribing drugs rather than therapy and an increase in overdosages and mental issues. She believes that there are better ways to heal mental disease than through prescription drug use and that prescription drugs can be used sparingly.
The secret behind these delicious adult beverages? Surprising mixers that are surprisingly good for you
They’re cozy, they’re delightfully tasty, and they’re definitely the most unique cocktails you’ll mix this season. Say “cheers!” to the brilliant folks at KAYCO (www.kayco.com), who came up with a trio of toast-worthy mixed drinks starring today’s trendiest beverages – watermelon juice and beet juice.
Wait – did we just say watermelon juice and beet juice? Well, consider today’s unquenchable consumer demand for clean, healthy, and flavorful new refreshment options. Wonder Melon and Beetology have become the “it” drinks when it comes to 100% all-natural superfoods. And they’re flying off the shelves.
Available in a selection of tantalizing varieties, these juice-powered beverages tickle everyone’s taste buds while delivering a powerhouse of nutrients. They’re sensational “straight up” or with ice. So why not push the envelope into cocktail territory?
This holiday season, go ahead and punch up your craft cocktail menu with the Spiced Wonder Melon Vodka Punch, raise a glass (and eyebrows) with the Whiskey Beet Cocktail, or warm up a nippy night with the Beetology Berry Sangria. See recipes below.
All Beetology and Wonder Melon products are cold-pressed, 100% non-GMO, U.S.D.A. Certified Organic, and Certified Fair Trade. They are non-soy, non-dairy, and certified kosher, and contain no preservatives, additives, sweeteners, artificial colors, or flavors.
Check out WonderMelonjuice.com and Beetology.com for store locators and additional product information.
Cheers – To your health!
Beetology Berry Sangria
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh blackberries
1 orange, sliced
1 cup pomegranate arils (seeds)
½ cup brandy, rum, vodka (optional)
1 (8.75 oz.) bottle Beetology (Beet + Berry, Beet + Cherry, or Beet + Tropical Fruit recommended)
1 bottle red wine
Unflavored club soda or seltzer
Fresh thyme to garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Add the blackberries, orange slices, and pomegranate arils to a large pitcher. Add the brandy/rum/or vodka (optional) and Beetology juice and gently muddle to extract the flavors of the fruit into the juice and alcohol.
Pour the red wine into the pitcher and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
When ready to serve, fill a glass ¾-way full with sangria. Top off each glass with bubbly water, if desired. Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.
Whiskey Beet Cocktail
Ingredients:
¼ cup pomegranate arils (seeds)
¼ cup fresh cranberries
2 Tbsp. simple syrup (or honey)
4 oz. Beetology Beet+Ginger+Honey Juice
4 oz. Whiskey
Ice
Tonic water
Instructions:
Muddle the pomegranate arils, cranberries, simple syrup (or honey), and beet juice in a cocktail shaker.
Add whiskey to the shaker and fill with ice. Shake well.
Fill two Old Fashioned glasses with ice and strain the chilled cocktail into each glass, dividing equally between the two.
Top each drink with tonic water. Serve garnished with sliced lemon and additional fresh cranberries and pomegranate arils, if desired.
Spiced Wonder Melon Vodka Punch
Ingredients:
½ cup vodka
1 lime, juiced
2 cups Wonder Melon, Lemon-Cayenne flavor
1 cup lemon sparkling water
4 cinnamon sticks
Lime and lemon slices
Instructions:
Combine the vodka, lime juice, and Wonder Melon in a pitcher.
Divide between 4 glasses and top each glass with 2 ounces of sparkling water.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick, lemon, and lime slices.
“God Wants You to Get the Most out of Life Before It Gets the Most out of You!: Conquering Life’s Challenges…” by Marty Ritzke is a motivational, Christian book that encourages readers to overcome life’s challenges and maintain a strong connection to God. Ritzke presents this in a unique manner by including both Scripture along with her own photography of God’s creations (animals). She also includes an order form so readers can enjoy her photography as artwork that they can display in their own homes.
Adam Prociv, who spent almost 15 years in early childhood education and a further 8 years in primary education, recently wrote: “How to be a Legendary Teacher.” This entertaining guidebook includes advice for teachers and those interested in becoming teachers as well as personal stories from his teaching experience. In his book, Prociv discusses essential teaching tips such as: having positive energy in the classroom, challenging yourself as a teacher, providing students with the opportunity to speak when they have been in trouble and many more insightful topics that will successfully prepare readers for careers as teachers. He also touches on the challenges he faces as a male teacher and provides advice for other males in his field.
Jesse Bennett recently published her latest picture book, “Sunshine.” This cheery, colorful children’s book inspires self-love and confidence for young readers. Bennett utilizes a family of owls to present that there will not always be “sunshine” moments in life. This will help parents teach their children how to endure life’s challenges and remind them that the sun will eventually come out! It also expresses the importance of kindness in the meditation practice for kids at the end of the book.
“Thou Art the Christ: A Devotional on the Life of Jesus” by Jonathan Jenkins is a thought-provoking devotional that provides readers with an easy-to-follow explanation of the life of Jesus Christ. This book can be utilized as a daily devotional as well as in Bible study groups. At the end of each story, there are questions or truths to consider, so the reader can easily complete one story and thought-provoking exercise per day to connect with teachings from the Bible on a regular basis.
Inspired by his passion for the Civil War and a member of his family who was in Company B of the Tennessee 14th Infantry, which was part of the Stonewall Brigade, Philip Ross Chadwick wrote “The Yankee Present.” This novel follows the main character, Thomas, and the intensity of his life as a confederate soldier. Thomas’ strong Christian values and farming background are presented in various flashbacks throughout the novel.
Jacqueline Thea, Ph.D., L.M.F.T., who is a licensed psychotherapist and dream counselor, wishes to bring joy to those in the autumn and winter of their lives! With her background in mental, physical and spiritual health paired with her extensive life experiences, she developed her book, “Wake Up Your Fairy Grandmother Within!: You’re Never Too Old to Be Young at Heart,” to help spark joy in their lives of others. This spirited fantasy book was written to encourage readers to continue to find joy and connect with their youthful spirit. Thea’s goal is to use this book to help her travel to various retirement and nursing communities and bring joy to residents’ lives as the Fairy Grandmother.
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