Book Reviews – Lisa s Everyday Life

What's the Point of Maths?

January 29, 2020by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

incredible historical and contemporary stories explore the often surprising origins of the maths we use today, from number sequences to trigonometry. Crazy facts, magic tricks, and mathematical brainteasers will amuse and entertain even the most reluctant math students. Find out why an hour has 60 rather than 100 minutes and how prime numbers keep the [...]

Book Spotlight, Holiday/Festival

Tiny Travelers China Treasure Quest

January 23, 2020by Lisa's * Everyday Life1 Comment

About the Author Steven Wolfe Pereira is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Encantos. A Dominican-American born in New York, Steven has been inspired by a world of cultures ever since he was an International Relations major at Tufts University. An avid traveler, Steven has lived all over the world from France to Japan to Mexico [...]

Cookbooks, My Kitchen

Mediterranean Diet Slow Cooker Cookbook: 100 Healthy Recipes

January 21, 2020by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

The healthy deliciousness of Mediterranean fare, the convenience of slow cooking The captivating flavors of Mediterranean food aren’t its only draw—the cuisine is packed with healthy ingredients like fresh produce, whole grains, and succulent seafood. With 100 set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker recipes, the Mediterranean Diet Slow Cooker Cookbook lets you enjoy the benefits of a Mediterranean diet—no long [...]

Cookbooks, Garden view

Organic Gardening for Everyone:

January 21, 2020by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

Homegrown Vegetables Made Easy - No Experience Required! If you want to grow healthy vegetables at home, but have hesitated because it seems too hard and time consuming, Organic Gardening for Everyone is your perfect hands-on guide—an “if I can do it, you can do it” case study that addresses your concerns and gets you started. Loaded [...]

Cookbooks, My Kitchen, review

Whole Food Vegan Baking

January 21, 2020by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

Delicious Recipes Using Healthy, Natural Ingredients Vegan baking made even healthier―and just as delicious The classic cookies, cakes, and pies in Whole Food Vegan Baking have been transformed into better-for-you versions of themselves that still taste fantastic. Most vegan baking includes refined sugar and other processed foods, but these recipes are made with only natural, whole food, [...]

Cookbooks, New

The Secret Garden Cookbook

January 16, 2020by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

Newly Revised Edition: Inspiring Recipes from the Magical World of Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden Experience the magic and enchantment of The Secret Garden whenever you like, right at home in your kitchen. The Secret Garden Cookbook, now newly revised, is the only cookbook that celebrates the delicious and comforting foods that play such an important role in [...]

Book Spotlight, review

Come Away My Beloved

January 12, 2020by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

Come Away My Beloved: 3-Minute Devotions for Women 3-Minute Inspiration from Million-Selling Women’s DevotionalCelebrating the 50th anniversary of Frances J. Roberts’s million-selling devotional, Come Away My Beloved, here’s a collection of 3-Minute Devotions that pack a powerful dose of comfort, encouragement, and inspiration. Each 3-minute reading will speak to your heart and challenge you on a [...]