Stephanie Pedersen

A new, unopened three book “keto kit” including an information book about the keto diet, a recipe book, and a journal.  The information book includes a four week plan to get started and the recipe book includes 125 recipes.  The journal includes space for logging food intake and nutritional information as well as water intake, exercise, sleep, and overall daily reflections.

Please note that this book set is unopened and still covered in plastic, I have this set as well and the photos of the inside pages of the books are from my own books, not the unopened set.

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Michigan

Everything You Need to Get Started On Your Weight Loss Journey

The Everything Keto Kit

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Gary Ferguson

Insights into how embracing more of the natural world can improve your physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

What Nature Teaches Us about Living Well in the World

A riveting manifesto for the millions of people who long to forge a more vital, meaningful connection to the natural world to live a better, more fulfilling life
 
Looking around at the world today--a world of skyscrapers, super highways, melting ice caps, and rampant deforestation--it is easy to feel that humanity has actively severed its ties with nature. It's no wonder that we are starving to rediscover a connection with the natural world.

With new insights into the inner workings of nature's wonders, Gary Ferguson presents a fascinating exploration into how many of the most remarkable aspects of nature are hardwired into our very DNA. What emerges is a dazzling web of connections that holds powerful clues about how to better navigate our daily lives. 

Through cutting-edge data and research, drawing on science, psychology, history, and philosophy, The Eight Master Lessons of Nature will leave readers with a feeling of hope, excitement, and joy. It is a dazzling statement about the powers of physical, mental, and spiritual wellness that come from reclaiming our relationship with Mother Nature. Lessons about mystery, loss, the fine art of rising again, how animals make us smarter, and how the planet's elders make us better at life are unforgettable and transformative.

The Eight Master Lessons of Nature

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Health planner/journal. Includes a 12-week meal plan with 35+ recipes, and a blank 52-week journal/planner section which includes spaces for shopping lists, goals, affirmations and intentions.

Skinnytaste Ultimate Meal Planner/Journal

Test Kitchen America

America’s Test Kitchen, 150 kitchen-tested recipes adhering to the guidelines of the paleo diet.

Smart New Strategies and Inventive Recipes for People Who Really Like to Eat Eating paleo doesn’t have to be boring. Whether you’re a strict paleo adherent or you just want to eat paleo from time to time, this collection of foolproof, practical, and innovative recipes is an invaluable resource. We’ve tackled the challenges of cooking paleo-friendly meals that taste great so that your time in the kitchen is guaranteed to be well spent. Packed with test kitchen expertise, this book not only contains 150 foolproof recipes but will also teach you how to bake with nut flours, how to make a pan sauce without butter or wine, and how to make paleo-friendly pantry staples like crackers, coconut yogurt, and even barbecue sauce. With recipes that taste this good, you won’t even miss the sugar, dairy, or grains.

Paleo Perfected

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Jennifer McMahon

I bought this one with every intention of reading it but I’ve got a terrible habit of acquiring books and never reading them, so I can’t say anything else about this book.  Someone ought to buy it and tell me how it is!

"From the New York Times bestselling author of The Winter Sister comes a ... work of psychological horror about a therapist who returns to the old family home after her sister drowns in its swimming pool, where she discovers that it has something sinister lurking beneath its surface"--

The Drowning Kind

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Sarah Penner

I fell hard for the cover and the synopsis, friends, and once purchased it sat neglected on the bookshelf.  A sad existence indeed, for any book.  I’d still like to read it, some day, but it must be evicted from my shelves, in the name of space.

A forgotten history. A secret network of women. A legacy of poison and revenge. Welcome to the lost apothecary. Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientèle. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. Nella's dark world is no place for her newest patron, a precocious twelve-year-old girl named Eliza Fanning, but their unexpected bond sparks a string of consequences that echoes through the centuries. Two hundred years later, aspiring historian Caroline Parcewell discovers an aged apothecary vial in the River Thames. As she is newly grappling with the searing betrayal of her husband's infidelity, a curious research project is exactly the distraction Caroline needs. But when she discovers a link between the vial and London's long-unsolved "apothecary murders," Caroline's upended present soon collides with an explosive history, binding her fate to Nella's and Eliza's in a stunning twist that transcends the barrier of time. --

The Lost Apothecary

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Sarah Pearse

If you’ve read any of my other listings you know the deal.  I make rash decisions.  I get sucked in.  I buy based on social media posts, on cover aesthetics, on colour combinations, on my reading aspirations, etcetera.  And often that’s where it all ends, with yet another book languishing on the old TBR, purpose unfulfilled.  
It’s a sad situation, friends, but you can help.  Each book purchased is a book saved, is a book whose purpose can still be fulfilled.  Make a difference, buy a book!

A Novel

REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK An instant New York Times bestseller! “An eerie, atmospheric novel that had me completely on the edge of my seat.” —Reese Witherspoon You won't want to leave. . . until you can't. Half-hidden by forest and overshadowed by threatening peaks, Le Sommet has always been a sinister place. Long plagued by troubling rumors, the former abandoned sanatorium has since been renovated into a five-star minimalist hotel. An imposing, isolated getaway spot high up in the Swiss Alps is the last place Elin Warner wants to be. But Elin's taken time off from her job as a detective, so when her estranged brother, Isaac, and his fiancée, Laure, invite her to celebrate their engagement at the hotel, Elin really has no reason not to accept. Arriving in the midst of a threatening storm, Elin immediately feels on edge--there's something about the hotel that makes her nervous. And when they wake the following morning to discover Laure is missing, Elin must trust her instincts if they hope to find her. With the storm closing off all access to the hotel, the longer Laure stays missing, the more the remaining guests start to panic. Elin is under pressure to find Laure, but no one has realized yet that another woman has gone missing. And she's the only one who could have warned them just how much danger they are all in. . .

The Sanatorium

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Lindsay Maitland Hunt

A cookbook focusing on achieving and maintaining gut health.  The first part has a good bit of basic information regarding gut health and the impact of diet and lifestyle, the rest of the book has a wide variety of recipes, most with colour photos.

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

A Guide to Gut Health for People Who Love Delicious Food

More than 125 gut-healthy recipes, plus advice and strategies to relieve inflammation-induced symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, and chronic pain

Help Yourself

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Rachel Conners

You know how you sometimes come across recipes in books that are dairy-free, or gluten-free, or maybe have tips for converting the regular recipes to suit your specific needs?  It often seems like you have to buy a whole cookbook and you end up with a small portion of the recipes that actually work for you, as is.  With this book, Rachel Conners (aka Bakerita) focuses exclusively on those “special considerations” that sometimes feel like afterthoughts.  This book is full of gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free recipes for those needing those approaches in their kitchens.
Confession: I don’t need those approaches, so many (most?) of the recipes in this book remain unused by me.  And because I don’t need those special ingredients and considerations I don’t have them readily on hand and my motivation to acquire them “just because” is low.
That said, this is a nicely put together book with a wide variety of recipes, but it sits unused on my shelf, which is a sad state for a cookbook to be in.  If you happen to have things like tapioca flour and and coconut sugar on your shelves, then maybe you’re the one to rescue this book and help it reach its full potential…because I am not that person!

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

100+ No-Fuss Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Refined Sugar-Free Recipes for the Modern Baker

Amazingly delicious and beautiful gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free desserts from the popular Bakerita blog



Rachel Conners began her blog as a hobby to share baking recipes with friends, but when she started to focus more on gluten-free, paleo, and vegan recipes to make things she could share with her sister, who was following a strict diet due to health concerns, Rachel quickly realized she was onto something. Bakerita surged in popularity as fans flocked to it for delicious and beautifully photographed recipes. Interest in gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free foods continues to grow in popularity, yet there are remarkably few books available focused just on desserts, and even fewer with recipes that even beginner bakers can make at home. That's where Bakerita comes in, offering recipes for everything from breakfast treats like Lavender-Lemon Raspberry Scones, pies and tarts such as Chocolate Mousse Pie, cakes including Mocha Chip Cheesecake, and updated all-time favorites like chocolate chip cookies, all made without any hard-to-find ingredients.

Bakerita

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Publications International Ltd. Staff

A like new, hardcover collection of yummy baked goods.  Some classic recipes (think carrot cake and cornbread) and some more unique offerings (toffee latte nut bars anyone?).  This book is a nice little collection of recipes with each one having a full page colour photo alongside it.  While sometimes you appreciate a cookbook that comes with a story, this is a no frills approach to baking.  No waxing poetic about baking in the same pan that Granny baked in and no heart-tugging missives about how the author loved cutting the first slice of Dad’s warm banana bread.  Not that there’s anything wrong with those books but to be clear, this book is not that.  This is a book of recipes for baked goods.  It has photos.  It has barely been used and is like new, because I like pretty cookbooks more than I like baking new things.

Essential Recipes for the Best Cookie, Cakes, Pies and Breads

If you love to bake, this may be the only book you need--it contains all the best baking recipes in one place! From warm cinnamon rolls and gooey chocolate chip cookies to classic birthday cakes and fruit-filled pies, there's something for every taste and every occasion.
 * For celebrating and feeding a crowd, there's nothing better than a cake! Choose from pound cake, layer cake, cheesecake, coffeecake or cupcakes.
 * For after-school snacks, picnics and potlucks, try one of dozens of delicious cookies, brownies or bars.
 * Make your mornings--and every meal--better with homemade bread, including muffins, biscuits, scones, quick breads and yeast breads. And create wonderful memories with a sensational selection of pies and tarts as well as cobblers, crisps and more.
 * More than 90 irresistible recipes, each with a beautiful photo!
 * Hardcover, 192 pages

Baking

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Gin Stephens

Though Gin Stephens is well-known in the intermittent fasting community this book touches on more than just what, and when, to eat.  This book guides you in making healthier choices when it comes to not just food but personal care items and items in your home environment as well.  An easy read that never gets mired in technical jargon or details, the information in this book feels approachable and realistic whether you tackle just a few changes or you go all in.

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Eat (Mostly) Clean, Live (Mainly) Clean, and Unlock Your Body's Natural Ability to Self-Clean

Following up on her bestselling Fast. Feast. Repeat., the bible of Intermittent Fasting, Gin Stephens uses her distinctive and winning blend of research, personal experience, and stories from IF-ers in her large and growing online community to take her ideas to the next level. In Clean(ish), Gin digs into not only the machinery of our bodies, but the workings of our homes to give simple swaps and strategies to support healthy weight. Clean(ish) will give readers:- A refresher on IF, or--if they aren't already trying IF--a primer- Food swaps, from meals to snacks to drinks, that will help anyone stay on their personal IF track- A Break from Fake: key strategies to pursue, from eating whole foods to recognizing stealthy processed non-foods, for optimum performance from every one of our body's systems- A new understanding of how our individual environments impact IF and Clean(ish) living: an audit of our medicine cabinets, make-up bags, and the box of supplies we all have under our sinks to remove disruptive toxins.- A trusted voice who is a cheerleader for real-world behaviors As Gin says, "clean-ish" means that we develop a focus on real foods and a healthier home environment that is free of obvious toxins, without becoming fixated on perfection. By living Clean-ish, we can maximize our efforts where it matters most, while still living an enjoyable lifestyle.

Clean(ish)

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Yumiko Sekine

Jenny Wapner

Nao Shimizu

A beautiful, like-new book touching on various rituals of Japanese life which might help you in your quest to slow down and take each day more mindfully and intentionally.  Set up as a journey through the seasons, each page is a mix of gorgeous words and ideas and gorgeous photography. 

Japanese Rituals, Recipes, and Arrangements for Thoughtful Living

"From Yumiko Sekine, creator of the internationally celebrated lifestyle brand Fog Linen Work, comes this elegant guide to cultivating a beautiful, joyful home. In these pages, readers will discover lovely rituals and simple techniques based on Japanese practices for decorating, organizing, preparing food, entertaining, and more. From the kitchen to the bedroom and every space between, here are tips for transforming a home to greet each season-choosing the right sheets and linens for summer, arranging and displaying fresh flowers in spring, taking warm herbal baths in the cool days of autumn, and draping blankets and layering rugs to cozy up a space for winter. Brimming with hundreds of photographs showcasing lovely interiors alongside simple-to-follow tips to elevate any space, this book is an invitation to create a home that nourishes, rejuvenates, and inspires-all year long"--

Simplicity at Home

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Karen Christensen

Part lifestyle, part self-help, this little book provides many small and realistic changes one can make when trying to soften their impact on the environment.  Chapters focus on choices you make at home, in the garden, in the kitchen, and more. *This is an ex-library book (from a high school library) and it comes with the expected library spine label and stamped pages, see photos for further details.  That said, this book is still in excellent condition as it sadly, was only checked out once.

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

3 Minute-A-Day Action Plan to Save the World

The constant influx of scary news about all the ways we're damaging the environment can trigger two reactions: One is despair; the other is "LET'S DO SOMETHING!" The Armchair Environmentalist takes a "can do" approach - showing that in only a few minutes a day each of us can make a real difference. While recycling is one place to start - we throw away enough aluminum to rebuild a commercial aircraft fleet every three months - Karen Christensen shows our everyday choices contribution to major problems like global warming, drought, and air pollution. The focus is always on what you and I can do - in our homes, offices, and communities - to make the world a better place. The Armchair Environmentalist is rooted in the real world - not some idealized country idyll, but the rush and tumble of our busy urban and suburban lives. We want to know where our choices can have the greatest impact, and we want environmental thinking to contribute to a sense of well-being and balance in our lives. Karen focuses on what really matters - reducing our use of energy and water and creating a healthier environment at home and at work. She explains that the expression "living lightly on the Earth" should be taken literally: the heavier products are, the more energy it takes to move them across the country or around the earth. Along with hundreds of ways to reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals, she explains how to build immunity so you'll be better equipped to cope with pollutants you can't avoid. Learn how to clean up the air as you enjoy a greener garden, heat your home instead of the ozone layer, and protect wildlife no matter where you live. By making simple changes and adopting easy new habits even the busiest person can become an intelligent protector of our precious planet Earth.

The Armchair Environmentalist

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Dan Richards

A like-new ‘travel book’ unlike most travels books you’ve seen before.  A written exploration of wild places around the world that have been sources of inspiration to various creatives.  Dan Richards visits and ponders the appeal and draw to these remote places as well as the need to keep them preserved.

A Journey to the Wild Ends of the Earth

An exploration of the outposts set along the edges of civilisation and their impact on the human spirit, from the co-author of Holloway.

Outpost

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Tim Boland

Paperback resource in excellent condition.  Over 180 plants included with a full colour photo for each entry.  Information for each plant includes: 
When, Where, and How to Plant;
Growing Tips;
Care;
Companion Planting and Design;
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Gardening is now the favorite leisure pastime in America. Homeowners are realizing the health benefits derived from gardening and the increase in their home's property value. This book contains easy-to-use advice on the top landscape plant choices. It also recommends specific varieties, and provides advice on how to plant, how to grow and how to care for the best plants.

Michigan Gardener's Guide

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Julie Carlson

Margot Guralnick

Excellent condition, rarely opened or flipped through.

Simple, Stylish Storage Ideas for All over the House

At last, a visual home organization guide that teaches readers how to create spaces that are at once uncluttered and stylish, purposeful and personal, from the team behind the popular website Remodelista.com.

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