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Text in Arabic. Join a cast of colorful characters in the Sultanates royal palace who are always getting into mishaps and mayhem that need to be resolved. When the Sultan calls, you can always rely on trusty Minister Zarif to save the day. An adventurous series about life in a fictitious kingdom of the past.

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Text in Arabic. When Mommy brings home little baby Jana, her three brothers watch their new sister in awe sleeping blissfully in her small bed. The boys are curious: Jana is so small! Will she ever be as big and as strong as they are? A beautiful story for children addressing the needs of a new baby and exploring the transition that comes with the birth of a newborn bundle of joy.

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Text in Arabic. Ahmed is fleeing from Syria's inferno to Moscow, where he received his university education years ago, without a plan or a return ticket. All he carries with him is a promise to return to his beloved, and his only connection to her and sole possession: his phone. In Moscow, he becomes entangled in further complications while searching for his friend's wife who has seemingly disappeared with another man. Hoping to prove the accusations against Rita false and ultimately preventing an inevitable crime, Ahmed is desperate for their twisted love story to work out as he sees it as his last sign of hope in the face of a brutal world that is collapsing before him and shattering his idyllic dreams.

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Text in Arabic. It is a profound, honest and serious exploration of the truth, an analysis of the contradictions of eternal existence," Alexander Pushkin said of his prose work. In the prose, Russia's most famous poet found space to study specific social phenomena that face the universal laws of human life. Over the centuries, critics have called them "ever-contemporary", shaped by an unmatched formulation of harmony, cohesion, and beauty.

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Helping others is important. Mrs. Duck, the turtle and the rabbit take turns caring for Mrs. Ducks 11 eggs and keeping them warm before they hatch. Imagine their delight when the eggs hatch to reveal the quirky little hatchlings. Are they ducks? Are they turtles? Are they rabbits? Who knows! An inventive tale that encourages readers to imagine the impossible.

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In April 2016, Dr. Nasser Al-Mohannadi became one of the first Qataris ever to complete a full Ironman race. He swam 3.8km, biked 180km and ran 42.2km on one of the most difficult Ironman courses in the world. It was the fulfilment of a childhood dream and the climax of 28 years of preparation and training. In this book, Al-Mohannadi shows how he overcame childhood fears, cultural misunderstanding, and physical injuries to reach his goal. Through careful planning, persistence and learning through mistakes, he achieved what seemed impossible.

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Text in Arabic. Four men, all worlds apart, come together to plan to robbery unlike anything ever attempted in Swedish history: Sami Farhan, the Iraqi who is looking to provide for his newborn daughter; Michel Maalouf, the Lebanese whose family fled his countrys civil war; Zoran Milkovic, a Serbian businessman who already has everything he wants; and Niklas Nordgren, a young Swede whose hands work magic on anything electrical. In this fast-paced novel, Swedish writer Jonas Bonnier recounts one of the most elaborate and unimaginable robberies in Swedish history. Embark on a whirlwind journey of a robbery motivated by the economic and psychological conditions of the four men who carry out the operation.

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Text in Arabic. Christopher Banks, an English boy born in early-twentieth-century Shanghai, is orphaned at age nine when his mother and father both vanish under suspicious circumstances. Sent to live in England, he grows up to become a renowned detective and, more than twenty years later, returns to Shanghai, where the Sino-Japanese War is raging, to solve the mystery of the disappearances. The story is straightforward. Its telling is remarkable. Christopher's voice is controlled, detailed, and detached, its precision unsurprising in someone who has devoted his life to the examination of details and the rigors of objective thought. But within the layers of his narrative is slowly revealed what he can't, or won't, see: that his memory, despite what he wants to believe, is not unaffected by his childhood tragedies; that his powers of perception, the heralded clarity of his vision, can be blinding as well as enlightening; and that the simplest desires a child's for his parents, a man's f

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Text in Arabic. When the palm trees start complaining that the sidr trees take up too much space and consume too much food, Nasser's father removes the sidr trees and replants them in a field far away. Soon after, the dates' harvest declines and the palm trees are weakened to the point of suffocation. Why has this happened? Will Nasser be able to solve this problem and succeed in helping the palm trees breathe and thrive once again?

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How do you begin a career to ensure that it is driven by passion and purpose? And if youre already down a certain career path and could start all over again, would you? In both cases, how do you distinguish yourself from other employees and rise to the top? How can you actively participate in shaping your career based on your personal goals, instead of blindly following the path set before you? As a management consultant who has worked in several senior managerial positions in numerous major companies within various industries, author Maryam Ibrahim Al Mansoori has collected various pearls of wisdom that can enlighten anyone looking to evaluate their own career choices. Her impressive CV more than qualifies her as an inspiring mentor to anyone at the onset or at a crossroads in their career. This is a must-read book that offers expert career counsel based on years of experience that can help you critically consider your own career and how the choices that you are making today are defining your future.

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Text in Arabic. What is the impact of digital journalism on daily newspapers in Qatar? This book examines the current status of journalism in Qatar and the expected positive impact once it becomes fully digital, both on the economic level and on the public level. Perhaps one of the most important aspects of the digital world is its speed and interactivity. Information can be accessed with such ease which has now impacted how the audience receives information and how we relay information and messages efficiently. Internet usage now is so commonplace that its popularity has overtaken the once favorite method of communication, the daily press, and is now the number one way to communicate with large audiences around the world.

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Azzan introduces us to his grandmother, who he loves very much. He loves visiting her, listening to her tell him stories, and her big hugs. But one day, Azzan has to say goodbye to his grandmother will he be able to understand where she has gone and what it means to lose her?

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A Sudanese writer begins to suspect that one of his most idiosyncratic characters from a recent novel resembles -- in an uncanny and terrifying way -- a real person he has never met. Since he condemned this character to an untimely death in the novel, should he attempt to save this real man from a similar fate? Elsir takes his readers on a terrifying journey through the unsettled mind of an author who loses control over his own creations and sense of reality. Set in both sides of Khartoum -- the bustling capital city and the neglected, poverty-stricken underbelly -- this is a novel of unreliable narrators, of insane asylums and of the dubious relationship between imagination and reality.

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Text in Arabic. Inquisitive kids should look no further to find all of the amazing answers to the unique questions that may have ever crossed their minds. With page after page of eye-catching illustrations, fun facts, and a variety of puzzles, these books are a great reference for curious kids. Each series has four books that are sure to delight and inform young readers at any age.

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Text in arabic. A Carousel theatre book collection of classic stories from around the world that make reading engaging, playful, and fun! Aladdin tells the tale of a loveable street urchin who turns his life around upon finding a magic lamp with a genie inside who grants him three wishes.

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Josephine comes to Kuwait from the Philippines to work as a maid. She meets Rashid, and with all the wide-eyed naivety of youth, believes she has found true love. But when she becomes pregnant, and with the rumble of the Gulf War growing louder, Rashid abandons her and sends her home with their baby son, José. Brought up struggling with his dual identity in the Philippines, José clings to the hope of returning to his fathers country when he turns eighteen. Will his Kuwaiti family live up to his expectations? Alsanousi crafts a captivating saga that boldly deals with issues of identity and alienation.

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Text in Arabic. Welcome to Qatar! From the sand dunes to the Pearl; from Doha to Zekreet: come take a first-hand look at Qatar in all its glory. Join Faisal as he guides his friends on a tour around his home country. Beautifully photographed and skillfully illustrated, explore the natural and man made magnificence of this small peninsula found on the shorelines of the Arabian Gulf.

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Text in Arabic. Books in this series introduce children to the character values that embody citizenship. Playful, engaging illustrations are used to reinforce students understanding of the concepts.

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Text in Arabic. Is there always an endless question of (why?) in your little one's heads, now, satisfy the children's desire for knowledge and work together to find answers to their questions and look at the interesting knowledge hidden in these pages! It's so boring at home on a rainy day, so why does it rain?

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Text in Arabic. Do you sometimes notice the dust and smoke covering the sky, and blocking out the sunshine during the day and the starlight at night? Do you often feel that videogames no matter how advanced they bring boredom, as it locks you away from nature? Did a grown-up tell you that fruits taste has changed over the years, and that flowers lost their fragrances? Have you felt that reading a story from the book is way exciting than reading on the computer? All these ideas are bothering this story's heroine a lot, but she found what comforts her, and enhances her life. So, how was that?

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Text in Arabic. A historical novel that tells the journey of the famous Ottoman fleet commander, Khair al-Din Barbarossa, who fought, conquered, battled and won the victory for the Muslims in the Western countries, along with his brother, Commander Aruj Barbarossa. Khair al-Din Barbarossa reputation spread among the East and West, and his naval victories established Ottoman dominance over the Mediterranean in the mid-sixteenth century. The novel does not only present us with the Seas Amir heroisms, but rather explores his life's incidients with its sweetness and bitterness, ups and downs, revealing its spiritual features, shedding light on his wide knowledge, culture, and his compliance to Allah's Holly Book, the Prophet's hadiths (?), and the sayings of companions and scholars. The novel brings us closer to the brave cadet Khidr Reis, and how he later became Admiral Khair al-Din Pasha, after an exhausting marine life that he went through, until his death.

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Text in Arabic. Thanks to our five senses, we hear, taste, touch, see, and smell as we live our day happily. Through our ear, tongue, skin, eye, and nose, our senses are activated and works vitally. But what differs when our eyes and skin colours change, the shapes of our noses and ears too, or even the sizes of our tongues? You will find the answers to these questions in this beautiful and exciting book!

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Text in Arabic. Dr. Nayef Al Yafei takes us on a beautiful journey during which he reviews his teaching experience. He was able in this book, to explain teaching and training methods in a clever and enjoyable way, where he interestingly balanced the content, leaving us with simple yet profound methods and tools to enhance teaching and training skills.

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Hajar wondered when she saw the misery in the eyes of the lady from the portrait. She asked her about her sadness, then decided to help her, and promised to retrieve her smile. Hajar realized that Ms. Portraits sadness was related to some sack of fabric, which she gifted to her neighbor once. Hajar had no choice but to roam across the country, to prepare another sack and fill it with gifts. Keeping your promise is not easy, neither does gathering gifts! But the secret lies behind Hajars precious gift to Ms. Portrait, so what was it?

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"Adam had no clue what adventure awaits him after losing his ball! In fact, he could not guess because you will write this story's ending. It is left to yourself to choose the course of events and determine Adams fate. Will you let him meet a Robot, or a Bunny? Are you going to make him a Spy or a Theatrical Star? Enjoy altering your choices and read a different story with every pick!"

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"Tia, a powerful young magic wielder, has found a home in Paiza, a city filled with steam-operated inventions. She is happy working alongside the court magician Burk to fortify the city and is excited to know Rhein, the king, more. Yet as the city celebrates the Falling Leaves festival, the shadows of Tias past return. A high member of the court of wizards visits Tia and presents her with two options: either return with him and continue her work as a fellow member or destroy the city she loves and all her friends with it. Having to make a difficult choice, Tia must return to the court to finally face her past."

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"When children learn about something bad that has happened - even when they hear only bits and pieces of it - their brains get busy trying to make sense of it. ""Something Bad Happened"" guides children ages 6 to 12 and the adults who care about them through tough conversations about news of large-scale disasters, addressing questions such as: ""Where did it happen?"" ""Why did it happen?"" And, ""Will it happen again?"" Feelings such as sadness, fear and confusion are normalized, and coping tools provided. For children and parents to read together, this helpful resource provides comfort, support and action plans for children learning about troubling world events."

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A true story with real characters and events that took place in the American state of Ohio. It revolves around an Arabian Gulf familys experience of September 11, 2001 and the accompanying repercussions following the bombing of the World Trade Center towers in New York. It is a shocking experience that puts Noura and her family in a new situation, revealing to her the strange other, their stances and prejudices towards Arabs and Muslims, leading her to reconsider her perceptions and perspectives. It is a harsh and difficult period, the consequences of which led to unmasking the human conflict between the Ego and the other". Taking an opportunity to propose and discuss new ideas, this book questions the reference for decision-making and position-building to understand the self before anything else. The writer believes that life is a set of opportunities and experiences, and if a person makes good use of them in order improve themselves, then they will return to their pure nature to their humanity. It may be difficult to abandon the prejudices accumulated through education, upbringing, and personal experiences that we cling to, but it is not impossible.

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As the scents of cooking waft through her small apartment in Beirut, our heroine is confronted by memories of the past. They are as much a part of her as the jagged scar on her neck that she dutifully hides, and the invisible scars that mar her soul that she doesnt need to. For three days, she toils. And with the familiar scents, the same as those from the village she left behind, her secrets unfold, drawing a picture of a tumultuous life lived in a small town full of contradictory feelings and conflicting ideas, amidst blood and tears. In her preparations, our heroine relives the past believing it a new start, and reconciliation with all life. But how can she reconcile with the thing she hates the most: herself?

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Salma hates school. She hates waking up early. She hates her school uniform. She hates waiting in lines all day long. She hates the rules, the orders, and she absolutely hates homework. When she declares that she never wants to school ever again, her older sister, Leila, suggests she imagine that she never has to. Will Salma really be happy if she gets what she wants?

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Join Amna on a wondrous journey of discovery as she learns all about the different shades and colors that make up our world. Get transported to the brilliant world of colors with only a simple paintbrush, and discover countless new possibilities. Find out what you can do with just a single drop of water!

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Text in Arabic. Amna lives a miraculous journey in the middle of the watercolors. A journey that made her discover the change of colors and the change of their shades, between dark, light and transparent. She also learned that mixing basic colors produces countless new colors! But what is the story of the water drop, the blue pond, and the orange waterfall?! And what about the paintbrush that carries her to a wonderfully colored world?!

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Text in Arabic. In the march of every people and nation, articulated events are immortalized by history, and time engraved them on the walls of memory, they are unforgettable indeed. Qatar that I lived is full of distinguished events and inspiring moments, as I have experienced six out of eight of its rulers. And Sheikh Qassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, the founder and builder of Qatar, is my great-grandfather. This book contains comprehensive answers to questions in the minds of some about Qatar's soft power, and how to compensate for it, the lightness of demography, the limitations of geography, the weight of diplomacy, and the breadth of international reliability, as well as its vision that resulted in its progress becoming one of the richest countries and its possession of Qatar Arirways, one of the most prominent international airlines. And the famous Al Jazeera news network, and its leadership in the safest and least-crime countries, and its crowning as the first Middle Eastern Arab country to host the world's most popular tournament, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, in what can be described as a miracle that we list its roots in the march of Qatar as a people and the ruler. With pictures and documents, the book reveals how we moved from desert life and diving on precious pearls, where we used to gift to the human elegance the most beautiful types of pearls in the past, passing by our entry to the energy era and ascending to the throne of liquefied natural gas exporting countries, all the way to diversifying the economy with billions of successful investments roaming the world, and moving towards an economy based on knowledge keeping up with the accelerating present, and looking forward to a future filled with innovations of digitization and artificial intelligence, so that these lines remain a testimony and document of history, and a message to future generations that the elevation of nations and peoples has nothing to do with the large number or the wide geographical area, as long as the unity of the people and the vision of leadership and good governance is provided.

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Text in Arabic. This is a true story of events. The palm tree in the house is an integral part of the Qatari culture. Our childhood is associated with it and its gifts. Follow the life of my palm tree as it mirrors my own, from a tiny seed to a towering force that is the centre of our home.

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Never be afraid to forge your own path... From the moment Fahad saw his idol, the great Muhammed Ali, boxing on TV, he knew that that was what he wanted to be: a boxer. The only problem: professional boxing wasn't a recognised sport in his country and there had never even been a professional boxer there before. With the voices of naysayers around him and in his head, Fahad was still determined to become a pioneer. After getting knocked down so many times on his path to boxing greatness, will this aspiring champion be able to rise again to reach new heights? An incredible story inspired by the life of Sheikh Fahad Al Thani -- the first Qatari professional boxing champion and a pioneer in the development of the sport of boxing in Qatar.

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Text in Arabic. During the past five centuries, Islamic societies have been fascinated by all kinds of Islamic arts, which have taken to evolve technically and artistically in line with the prevailing tastes of those times. The fact that weapons in those societies were considered personal possessions that reflects the personal taste as well as the social status on the one hand, and the creativity of craftsmen and high levels of craftsmanship on the other, directly affected the aesthetics of the weapons that have reached us today, which contain all types and styles of Islamic arts. Al Mansoori Group is nothing but a modest effort to preserve this great legacy that has been ignored, and did not take its right from scientific, historical and artistic research, whether from institutions or individuals in the Arab world. A group that I hope will be a tributary and useful not only to the researchers but the collectors of Islamic weapons too, the weapons which have been made and used by societies that have faded away, and I happen to be the present witness to their history and valuable antiques.

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Text in Arabic. Little Fox lives all alone because hunters have killed his mother and brother. He wants the world to know his sorrow and stop the injustice of hunting animals. During his journey to share his message, he sees his mother's fur hanging in the shop window, along with the furs of other animals that have been killed for fashion. Disheartened, but determined, Little Fox wont rest until he gets his message to the world. Will Little Fox succeed?

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Text in Arabic. In the State of Qatar, how are youth being engaged civically to foster a sense of inclusivity and belonging? The book discusses the importance of youth centres and their role in citizenship education. It refers to the obstacles that limit youth's exercise of citizenship values such as initiative, participation, social responsibility and volunteering. As these values are enhanced or diminished according to the nature of activities and the degree of youth involvement in them, the book presents a scientific vision for activating these values among youth. It includes recommendations on the best ways to consolidate and instil them in the mandates of youth centres in Qatar.

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Text in Arabic. In this collection of four volumes, Dr Yassin provides a broad overview of Arab scientific heritage. The second book provides data and facts on everything related to the natural sciences as studied by Arabs, including: astronomy, geography, physics and movement, chemistry, and plant and animal life.

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Text in Arabic. Jouri dreams of becoming an astronaut and of seeing the Qatar Space Agency headquartered in the town of Al-Zubarah. One day, her grandfather accompanies her to the QSA to divulge his life-long secret: he has the key to travel through time!

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Text in Arabic. This collection presents the most recent research examining the details of the metabolic process and tests new approaches, some of which can be applied to how we think about diet and exercise today. This in-depth exploration of traditional weight loss advice includes scientifically-backed explanations on a wide variety of sub-topics, like Why Your Brain Needs Exercise, which looks at the benefits of exercise in an evolutionary context; and Obesity on the Brain, which examines the effects of ultraprocessed foods on brain functions.

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Text in Arabic. Angie cant wait to see her best friend Razan on her visit to Lebanon this spring. She invites her friend to a family picnic and is excited to spend the day together playing games and having fun. But when Razan brings along her cousin, Sama, Angie cant help but notice that Sama is different. Will Angie learn to accept Sama and appreciate her uniqueness?

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Text in Arabic. What do you see when you look around your street? Are there more people, shops, and buildings crowding the space as the years go by? Is the sky as blue as it once was, or has it turned grey from pollution? On your street, on any street, there is a hidden place full of beauty and joy. It is there, silently waiting for someone to notice and appreciate it. Take a second and look around closely or you may just miss it. Do you know what this place could be?

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Striver the star wanted nothing more than to play football with the moons. She dreamed about shooting across the night sky and scoring the winning goal of a game. But the moons never let her join their match. Will Striver ever get a chance to play the game she loves so much?

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When Lana is forced to leave her home because of conflict, her whole world is turned upside down. Though her new home is safe, she had to leave everything behind. She misses her old friends and her old school. She has nothing. Will Lana ever be able to call this new place home?

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Text in Arabic. Layan loves to shop. She buys things all the time, regardless of whether she needs them or not. On her birthday, she receives the gift she has always dreamed of: a cat. Layan is overcome with the desire to splurge and buy new and pretty things for her cat, unfortunately, at her familys expense! Will Layan learn that the key to spending wisely is to only buy what you need and not always get what you want? Layans Party is the third book in the My Smart Family series, which is a series aimed at teaching values and life lessons to children through relatable experiences.

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Text in Arabic. A wonderful collection for budding scientists everywhere, these books include ten fun and easy experiments that explore basic scientific principles using everyday items found in our daily environment.

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Text in Arabic. The effects of menopause can be utterly debilitating for women, ravaging their physical, mental, and emotional health and often their careers and relationships too. Conventional therapies come with side effects that sometimes seem nearly as bad. Bestselling author Maryon Stewart shows how you can alleviate the symptoms of menopause naturally and effectively; through diet, supplements, herbal remedies, exercise, and relaxation. The Natural Menopause Plan includes more than 90 delicious recipes. All are easy to make and brimming with vital nutrients, such as calcium, magnesium, and essential fatty acids. Many are especially designed to include naturally occurring oestrogens (phytoestrogens); a safe and effective alternative to HRT. You'll find delicious smoothies, pancakes, and muesli recipes for breakfast. Lunch and dinner choices include fresh salads, soups, risotto, bakes, curries, stir-fries, and more, with plenty of options for special diets. Desserts and snacks offer choices like cheesecake, fruit salads, cakes, bars and breads. Each is specially designed to alleviate menopausal symptoms in a healthful, lasting way. Complete with authoritative nutritional information, this is the ultimate guide to combating the effects of the menopause the natural way.

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