A guide to optimising male and female fertility via a whole food plant-based diet and lifestyle interventions, drawing on the growing evidence that animal products and trans fats can have a detrimental impact on fertility and supporting the beneficial effects of plant-based eating. The role of macro- and micro-nutrients, the nutrients and fibre found only in whole plants, and the importance of tackling sleep and stress issues are explained together with guidance on how to harness the lates...

An evidence-based guide to the uses, benefits and practical application of a plant-based diet for all health professionals, taking both a holistic and a systems-based (heart, respiratory system, diabetes, kidneys, liver, gut) approach. The book draws on the University of Winchester's Plant-based nutrition course, the first university-based course on plant-based nutrition in the UK. It is led by Shireen Kassam and many of the internationally based chapter authors contribute to it.

Explore the life and career of writer and poet Jerry Pinkney, author of Soapstone Signs.

What was getting from place to place like in the days of old? What were some of the biggest inventions that brought us to the fantastic subway systems found in cities today? Discover how transportation has changed over hundreds of years, and where it might be headed in the future.

Who were the Alamo Scouts? What is unconventional warfare? This unique timeline of the US Army Special Forces Green Beret missions seizes the courage and drama these soldiers experienced. Follow along to learn more!

What happened in Tripoli in 1805? Who are the Marine Raiders? This unique timeline of the US Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command missions seizes the courage and drama these soldiers experienced. Dive in and follow along to learn more!

Who is Phil Bucklew? Why is World War II so important to SEAL history? This unique timeline of the US Navy SEAL missions seizes the courage and drama these soldiers experienced. Dive in and follow along to learn more!

When was the first special forces unit established? What daring feats have taken place throughout history? This unique timeline of the US Army Ranger missions seizes the courage and drama these soldiers experienced. Follow along to learn more!

Explore the life and career of Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King-awarded author and illustrator Kadir Nelson.

Imagine what it was like living in ancient Greece. Did all kids go to school? What did adults do for a living? And how did ancient Greeks spend their free time? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you discover what day-to-day life was like for the ancient Greeks.

Animals are amazing. Animals doing stunts? Even more amazing! Readers will be fascinated, educated, and astounded by some of the most amazing stunts animals have pulled off in recent history.

Discover the cutting-edge science behind long-term weight loss success, in this powerful new book from the New York Times bestselling author of How Not to Die.Every month seems to bring a trendy new diet or weight loss fad—and yet obesity rates continue to rise, and with it a growing number of diseases and health problems. It’s time for a different approach.Enter Dr. Michael Greger, the internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician,...