No more unhappiness, no more overeating bad stuff. We are going to work on happiness, we are going to set you free. We are talking serious business like your work, your relationship with others, your wardrobe, your house, your body, your food. When you send happiness out into the world, it will keep coming back to you. And when it start changing things around you, you will see the influence on your body and health. The Chocolate Shrink will give you the most lovely chocolate you have ever tasted, in the form of information, advise and help. You can substitute chocolate for every food you normally grave, if you like anything else better then chocolate..which is hard to believe! And...155 ' feel good' recipes included!

Life is full of ups and downs. And while keeping your chin up may hide a double chin, it won’t improve your mood. Looking on the bright side will make you squint, which will lead to crow’s feet, and there is nothing cheerful about crow’s feet. Listen, if you’re feeling down, it’s going to take a lot more to set things right than insipid platitudes about a cloud with a silver lining. (What is that anyway? Acid rain, or what?) In When You Need a Lift, comedienne Joy Behar and a host of her friends share the simple, silly, profound, and personal things they turn to for comfort when life gets hard. For Joy, it’s her sense of humor and handbags. Not surprisingly, music legend Burt Bacharach turns to songwriting and performing. Kaye Ballard indulges with a big bowl of pasta. Beau Bridges counts his blessings. Former First Lady Barbara Bush finds solace in the work of Jane Austen. Tony Danza plays the ukulele. Larry King recommends laughter—tell a joke, read a funny book; every time you laugh, a little sadness slips away. And that’s some advice you can actually use.

'A Passion for Raw Chocolate' is the most comprehensive and well thought out raw chocolate book on the market today. It's contents are sure to change the way raw chocolate is produced, both domestically and professionally, the world over.A Passion for Raw Chocolate brings you 58 pages of sensual chocolate heaven, covering the fundamentals of precise and professional raw chocolate making and outlines the following topics, techniques and principals: Tempering - explains the tempering process, various ways to temper and why tempering is a crucial part of chocolate making Chocolate moulds - the different types, how to use them, how to care for them and where to buy them Base recipes for white, "e;milk"e;, dark and "e;pure"e; (using nibs) chocolate - all dairy free Sweetener chart of all sweeteners to use in raw chocolate and in what amounts How to make coloured chocolate and explanation of various decorating methods Ooosha's "e;Signature"e; Chocolate recipes Creating and using textures and aroma to create truly unique raw chocolates Troubleshooting section of FAQ's on tempering and general chocolate making Links page to help you find everything you require to get started; moulds, ingredients, equipment and inspiration Carefully sourced nutrition information written by Emma Mihill, Naturopath and Iridologist.

This down-to-earth, heartfelt business success story is designed to appeal to the ever-growing number of people who are drawn to home-based entrepreneurship and who are searching for successful role models. A dozen key lessons are illustrated with events from the author's personal and professional life in the field of luxury chocolate-dipped fruits.

Recipes for mouthwatering desserts with minimal refined sugar from the James Beard Award–winning pastry chef and author of Flour. Trust Joanne Chang—beloved author of the bestselling Flour and a Harvard math major to boot—to come up with this winning formula: minus the sugar = plus the flavor. The sixty-plus recipes here are an eye-opener for anyone who loves to bake and wants to cut back on the sugar. Joanne warmly shares her secrets for playing up delicious ingredients and using natural sweeteners, such as honey, maple syrup, and fruit juice. In addition to entirely new go-to recipes, she’s also revisited classics from Flour and her lines-out-the-door bakeries to feature minimal refined sugar. More than forty mouthwatering photographs beautifully illustrate these revolutionary recipes, making this a must-have book for bakers of all skill levels.

This book gives you all you need to know now to enable you to achieve control over both your weight and your relationship with food. As you read, and then use the techniques provided, notice the changes. At the back of the book, you will find there are individual exercises to practice with. The best way to get good at something is to practice, and the best way to practice is to practice. Positive Shrinking is the story of two friends who have battled with weight for most of their lives. They have continually promised to change and to get to how they want to be, but they have never quite made it. ‘Because....’ Until the year Sam turns up having ‘done it’. Jo’s reaction is 'Wow!' followed quickly by 'How?!' As you take this fun journey through the eyes of Sam and start to practice these simple techniques, you will very quickly realize you can can ‘Just do it’ too. By investing in this book you are truly investing in yourself and your positive future. Be Positive and the Shrinking will happen. The best time to do something, to change for the better is 'Now'.

There's something a bit weird about Ralph's new neighbour, Jack Bilt, and it isn't long before Ralph finds out the strange secret. Jack Bilt has managed to get his hands on a powerful miniaturisation device and has been using it on people! He's been moving around the country to hide the fact that he has created a mini work-force to work on a miniaturised house. Once the house is complete, he plans to use it as a fairground attraction, rather like an old-fashioned freak show. Time is running out, and soon Ralph finds himself miniaturised too...

A humorous personal account of the author's successful weight-loss journey describes how she charted her initial weight loss in a New York Daily News column, made progress without avoiding foods or embracing fad diets, and received support and inspiration from numerous readers.