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★Craving guilt-free, creamy, and satisfying soups? Then dive into "Easy Soups!" with quick, nutrient-rich recipes that will turn every meal into a delicious, hearty, and wholesome treat!★ This book is a new and updated COLOR edition of the previously published black-and-white "Easy Soups! Creamy, Thick & Satisfying Soups That Will Fill You Up." Soup is a comforting standby—easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and nourishing. Plus, it’s a breeze to make! Discover 100% plant-based soups that are kind to your waistline yet rich in flavor. Impress friends and family with gourmet-looking ...

★Get ready to transform your meals and body with the Green Reset Challenge's easy, healthy plant-based recipes!★ If you ever ask yourself "How do I make healthy eating easy?" this book is for you. Just take the 6-week Green Reset Challenge and kick-start your journey to better nutrition. Simple and effective: Supercharge your daily meals with an abundance of greens, fruits, and vegetables. No complicated techniques, no fancy equipment—just delicious smoothies and juices that you can prepare in minutes. Sustainable results: You don’t need willpower or motivation when you develop ...

After being awarded the Biggest Loser badges by the popular vote, Adam, Diego, and Jai are officially at the top of the Wall of Shame in their school, but does that mean they're going to sit around and whine about it? Well... maybe a bit, but not for long! The three friends are assigned an impossible mission by the school principal to convince their classmates to start eating healthy foods served in the cafeteria. Everybody knows fruits, veggies, and greens may be good for your body, but are disastrous for your image, and most teenagers would rather be caught dead than eating steamed ...

★ Can a group of fashion-challenged dorks and social misfits steal the fashion show from the glamorous but mean fashionistas, proving that personality, smarts, and self-expression win (almost) every time? ★ When the Find-Your-Style fashion design, sewing, and jewelry making workshop is announced, culminating with a FASHION SHOW & EXTRAVAGANZA, Sara doesn't even think about participating. After being officially appointed a FASHION DISASTER by the school fashionistas, she knows she stands no chance and doesn't want to humiliate herself in front of the entire school and town. Besides, ...

★Craving fresh, nutritious, and delicious soups without the hassle of cooking? “Easy Raw Soups” is your go-to recipe book for quick, convenient, and mouth-watering raw soups.★ These recipes make veggie soups fun again! And that's because because they are: Super easy and fast to prepare—whether you're a cooking pro or a beginner, you'll have them ready in no time with minimal cleanup. Easier than salads! No chopping required—enjoy your raw veggies the easy way. Easier than cooked soups! Ready in a flash, all you need is a knife and a blender. Packed with nutrients and satisfying,...

***Will one unexpected summer show Sara a new way to see the world—and herself?*** Sara is all set for the best summer of her life—a dream trip to Paris awaits her! But when plans change unexpectedly, she finds herself volunteering at the Kind Spirit Sanctuary instead, where she learns far more than she ever imagined. Amidst hilarious mishaps and eye-opening experiences, Sara meets animals with remarkable stories and makes friends who share her passion for kindness and change. She finally realizes her summer will be anything but ordinary, but never expects it to test her courage in ways...

Have you ever seen a bird that stands tall as if on stilts, with a long neck like a snake and feathers as pink as bubble gum? If you have, then you’ve met a flamingo!Stunning in bright pink feathers (the result of a diet rich in algae, larvae, and shrimp), flamingos are among nature's most beautiful creatures—and the strangest. They eat with their heads upside down, sleep standing on one foot with their heads on their backs, and often inhabit some of the most hostile environments where few other animals can survive. It is never too early–or too late–to learn more about these birds ...

What happens when a wish to get rid of bugs turns into the wildest garden adventure ever? Join Bea and her friends as they navigate the wild world of bugs, ecosystems, and backyard adventures in this fun, eco-friendly story! When Bea wishes for all bugs to disappear, she soon discovers that nature has a way of surprising her at every turn. With a group of friends—and some pesky cousins—Bea embarks on a journey to understand the importance of even the smallest creatures. As they explore the wonders of ecosystems and learn how to create their own garden oasis, the gang realizes that ...

*A middle-schooler in a new country. A broken promise. A quest to save his dog before it’s too late.* Life in middle school can be rough, but it’s even worse if your family moves to a different continent where I don’t know the language, the culture, and how I’ll ever fit in with the other kids. Navigating a new town is one thing but trying to learn the lay of the land in a new school is another. First, there are the obvious barriers. Then there are the bullies. I miss living in America. I miss my friends. And now our trip home for a visit is cancelled. If I don’t find a ...

Bea wishes for a perfect Halloween costume and lots of fun trick-or-treating. Visiting the spooky house at the edge of the forest was never part of the plan. But when her friends insist on going there, she has no choice but to follow... Packed with Halloween excitement, eco-conscious themes, and plenty of laughs, this story takes readers through trick-or-treating thrills, forest exploration, and an unexpected lesson in the wonders of nature. From funny mishaps to spooky surprises, this story is perfect for kids and adults who love Halloween, nature, and quirky science facts. Grab your copy ...

If you ever thought of adopting a dog, then this book is for you! The story is about a boy named Adam (that’s me!) and a dog, Ramses (he has a cute limp that makes him look like he's skipping when he walks, hence the title), and how we’ve met each other. (SPOILER ALERT: it happened in an animal shelter, and, yes, Ramses is adopted!). I'm not going to sugar-coat it--adopting is a lot of fun, but also a big responsibility and the whole process hasn't been easy. The decision to adopt can be a scary one and my parents weren't so keen about it at first. I remember having many questions: Are ...

Avocados! Surprise! The avocado is a fruit! Actually avocado is a large berry that contains a single seed. Avocados tend to be treated like a vegetable and used in savory dishes, but they grow according to the definition of a fruit. Maybe that’s why they work so well with mangoes, pears, peaches and pomegranates. Yum! So what does an avocado and an alligator have in common? Skin! Sometimes the avocado is called the alligator pear because of its rough green skin. Plus, when cut in half it looks just like an alligator’s eye! There are over 500 known varieties of the avocado in the world, ...

Snakes are amazing! Learn all about these captivating creatures who gracefully slither and slide across the earth. Snakes are both intriguing and diverse. While some may instill fear, snakes are vital in ecosystems as predators and prey. Come join us as we explore the fascinating world of snakes, learning about: the marvel of snake bodies and snake anatomy the wide range of species they belong to, where do snakes live? (the habitats that are their homes) how do snakes reproduce and take care of their young? how do they move with no limbs!? (Try these snake moves as a challenge to see how ...

★From the author of A Taste of Love: Eat, Love, Vegan (Recipes for Love and Life), here’s another heart-warming, funny, and inspiring read for animal lovers.★ Olivia is a lawyer and a vegan but quit her well-paying job to work at an animal shelter. Ryan is a hot firefighter and a hero who saves people and animals from fire. Sparks fly from the moment they meet, but after a recent breakup, Olivia is not ready to trust men again. When the shelter is in danger of closing down, the plan is to create a calendar featuring the firefighters and the dogs to be sold at the next fundraiser. ...

Have you ever wondered what makes turkeys so special? "Turkeys! And Their Secrets" reveals the incredible truths about these birds, from their daily habits to their place in history. Do turkeys really have teeth? Are they related to dinosaurs? How do they communicate, and can they sleep with their eyes open? Should they have rights? What is it like to be a turkey in our modern world? Learn about the intricate ways turkeys communicate, their surprising intelligence, and the vital roles they play in their ecosystems. Delve into their rich history, tracing back to their ancient ancestors and ...

★My mom calls them GREEN SMOOTHIES. ★ ★I call them green BARF.★ I've been drinking barf longer than I can remember. Mom made me do it! I really didn’t have any complaints about it for a long time. At least, not until I was old enough to realize what’s in it, which happened recently, thanks to my buddies who enlightened me. Turns out the green stuff I’ve been drinking so gullibly—and even calling it endearing names too embarrassing to mention (don’t ask me, I’m not ready to admit it…just yet)—contains some the most gag-inducing stuff on the face of this planet and ...

*It was supposed to be a MAKEOVER of her family RESTAURANT, not her LIFE.* A clean romantic comedy with a touch of romance plus some delicious vegan recipes. When Alexandra agrees to take care of the family restaurant, she thinks it’s only temporary, until her father recovers from a massive heart attack. What she doesn’t know is that the restaurant is in trouble, and participating in the Xtreme Restaurant Makeover television show may be the only way to save it. The show is hosted by a hot, but cutthroat, celebrity chef, Russell Stone, who turns around failing restaurants in less than ...

♥ Pigs Are Awesome! ♥ Those who take the time to get to know them better can testify—pigs are fantastic animals and fun companions. They don’t sweat and can even play video games! And contrary to popular stereotypes are SMART, CLEAN, SENSITIVE and SOCIABLE! That’s right! Pretty much everything we think we know about pigs is WRONG! It’s time we begin to appreciate these animals for who they are—wonderful, sensitive, and smart beings who deserve our respect and compassion. The book features fun pictures, facts, and activities for children from 6-12 years old and up to 112. Buy ...