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Traps for the Young

Traps for the Young
By:"Anthony Comstock"
Published on 1883 by

This Book was ranked 17 by Google Books for keyword young.

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Low Carb and Low Cholesterol Guide and Cookbooks (Boxed Set)

Low Carb and Low Cholesterol Guide and Cookbooks (Boxed Set)
By:"Speedy Publishing"
Published on 2014-07-22 by Speedy Publishing LLC

Low carb meals are beneficial for a number of reasons. For one, low carb meals help to stem hunger and cravings when dieting while also ensuring the dieter is getting enough nutrients. Another benefit of low carb meals for dieters is that it will help reduce fat in specific areas, namely the stomach region. Low carb meals also have the benefit of reducing blood pressure and helping maintain a balanced blood sugar by reducing the level of glucose in blood.

This Book was ranked 28 by Google Books for keyword cookbooks.

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Festive Greetings From All At Therapy!


Hello Ladies, are you feeling festive yet?! 

I must admit that up until yesterday I was feeling more "bah humbug" than "deck the halls". As I discussed in my last blog, our duties and responsibilities can overtake the joys in life and leave us panicking instead of enjoying the moment. But after a fun Saturday in our wee shop I am now ready for Christmas.

Okay so we don't have any snow (a good thing really) but Therapy & Petworth are looking cheery and twinkly and the prospect of this Saturday 6th December's Christmas extravaganza have got me well and truly in the mood...

Oops - as you can see, I started writing this blog a couple of weeks ago and my lack of technical knowhow plus some computer glitches have delayed me once more. (Note to self: First New Year's resolution is to get up to speed with my computer skills!)


It's now Thursday 18th December and lovely Ann, our fab and loyal part - timer, is off to St Richards for an operation. Not much of a way to celebrate Christmas, but a reality for many. Ill health is no respecter of traditions and this time of year is difficult for a lot of us. But the thought that the New Year will bring a positive, healthier, happier state is worth holding on to. I'm sure, like all of us at Therapy, you will wish Ann a speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming her back in 2015.


December is always a time for reflection, for taking stock of the year that has been and expressing gratitude for all that we have. Any good fortune that we have been blessed with is all the more precious because of the tough times that we have survived. Christmas can be stressful but it is also a delightful way to join together and show our appreciation of our family and friends - to say thank you to everyone who has supported us and shared their time and love with us.


The last few trading days before the Christmas break are my favourite: not because they're the busiest but because they are the happiest. By the time our customers come to us, all the boring tasks are complete and they're feeling relaxed and in the mood to celebrate. 


This year I have persuaded Chris that Therapy will be closed on Saturday 27th. This means that I will have four days off. Hooray! This is the best Christmas present that I could hope for. I wish you will all a little time to yourselves over the festive period.


I'd better get this posted before Christmas is over! Have a wonderful time and thank you to all of you for your continuing support. Here's to a happy and healthy 2015.

Love, Laura xx














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Hall Of Fame: Collection Of Short Biographies

Hall Of Fame: Collection Of Short Biographies
By:"L. A. & Fielden","R. D. S."
Published on by Orient Blackswan

The book contains short accounts of the lives of Socrates, Joan of Arc, Abraham Lincoln, Louis Pasteur, Tolstoy, Rabindranath Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi, Albert Schweitzer who, by their qualities of mind and heart, have presented an imperishable example of what man is capable of in terms of great human values.

This Book was ranked 11 by Google Books for keyword biographies.

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Style Deficit Disorder

Style Deficit Disorder
By:"Tiffany Godoy","Ivan Vartanian"
Published on 2007-12-13 by Chronicle Books

Nearly two hundred full-color and black-and-white photographs, essays by seminal Japanese fashion editors, and commentary showcase a provocative look at the Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo, an area that has become an international style mecca featuring an array of cutting-edge designers and their influential work. 15,000 first printing.

This Book was ranked 38 by Google Books for keyword fashion.

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Maine Biographies

Maine Biographies
By:"Harrie B. Coe"
Published on 2003 by Genealogical Publishing Com

This Book was ranked 8 by Google Books for keyword biographies.

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Notable American Philanthropists

Notable American Philanthropists
By:"Robert T. Grimm"
Published on 2002 by Greenwood Publishing Group

This book provides substantial profiles of individuals and families who made significant contributions to the American philanthropic tradition from the 1600s to the present. The volume encompasses men and women who significantly shaped American life by their dedication to voluntary service or charitable donations. The 78 entries describe 110 individuals (a number of essays describe entire families, such as the Rockefellers, Booths, and Guggenheims). Most essays are 1,500-2,500 words in length, but family entries range from 2,500-9,000 words. Each essay examines a philanthropist's early years, education, and career, and then focuses upon his or her philanthropic philosophy and actions. Particular attention is paid to an individual's motivations and justifications for philanthropy. Short samples of each philanthropist's writings are included, and the important societal contributions of each individual's philanthropic activity are assessed. All entries are cross-referenced and include a bibliographic list of references (print and nonprint sources). Many feature photos, and some describe the location of personal papers and other manuscript sources. This book also includes a preface, introduction, timeline, and lists of videos and children's books on American philanthropy. Sixty scholars contributed to this volume, each of who is notable for work on certain individuals or in the broad field of American philanthropy. These contributors did a great deal of original research, making this book the only source for detailed information on many of the included individuals.

This Book was ranked 10 by Google Books for keyword biographies.

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Adorned in Dreams

Adorned in Dreams
By:"Elizabeth Wilson"
Published on 1985 by Rutgers University Press

When Adorned in Dreams was first published in 1985, Angela Carter described the book as \

This Book was ranked 19 by Google Books for keyword fashion.

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Cooking for Isaiah

Cooking for Isaiah
By:"Silvana Nardone"
Published on 2013-02-15 by Penguin

Cooking for Isaiah is a love story of Silvana Nardone’s journey to develop great-tasting meals for her son, Isaiah, after he was diagnosed with food intolerances to gluten and dairy. The results of her efforts found in the pages of this book, are through 135 recipes that are not only easy to make but taste and look delicious, including S’mores Pancakes with Marshmallow Sauce, Double-Decker Toasted Cornbread and Spicy Greens Stack, Chicken and Waffles with Maple Bacon Gravy, Shrimp Pizza with Garlic Cream Sauce, and Chocolate Birthday Cake with Whipped Chocolate Frosting. You’ll also find: Silvana’s tried-and-tested all-purpose flour and pancake mix recipes An ingredient substitutions chart that shows you what to swap if, for example, you need to cook without gluten, but dairy is okay Dishes that are perfect for entertaining with friends and family Complete pantry set-up Food shopping, recipe make-ahead and storage tips Includes a foreword by Rachael Ray!

This Book was ranked 23 by Google Books for keyword cooking.

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Cooking for Geeks

Cooking for Geeks
By:"Jeff Potter"
Published on 2010-07-20 by \

Are you the innovative type, the cook who marches to a different drummer -- used to expressing your creativity instead of just following recipes? Are you interested in the science behind what happens to food while it's cooking? Do you want to learn what makes a recipe work so you can improvise and create your own unique dish? More than just a cookbook, Cooking for Geeks applies your curiosity to discovery, inspiration, and invention in the kitchen. Why is medium-rare steak so popular? Why do we bake some things at 350° F/175° C and others at 375° F/190° C? And how quickly does a pizza cook if we overclock an oven to 1,000° F/540° C? Author and cooking geek Jeff Potter provides the answers and offers a unique take on recipes -- from the sweet (a \

This Book was ranked 2 by Google Books for keyword cooking.

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Seven Days in the Art World

Seven Days in the Art World
By:"Sarah Thornton"
Published on 2008 by W. W. Norton & Company

Shares observations about the subculture of contemporary art, in a narrative account that tours such arenas as a Christie's auction, Takashi Murakami's studios, and the Basel Art Fair to reveal how art has become an entertainment venue, luxury commodity, and lifestyle choice. 30,000 first printing.

This Book was ranked 37 by Google Books for keyword art.

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Fashion and Its Social Agendas

Fashion and Its Social Agendas
By:"Diana Crane"
Published on 2000-01 by University of Chicago Press

It has long been said that clothes make the man (or woman), but is it still true today? If so, how has the information clothes convey changed over the years? Using a wide range of historical and contemporary materials, Diana Crane demonstrates how the social significance of clothing has been transformed. Crane compares nineteenth-century societies—France and the United States—where social class was the most salient aspect of social identity signified in clothing with late twentieth-century America, where lifestyle, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ethnicity are more meaningful to individuals in constructing their wardrobes. Today, clothes worn at work signify social class, but leisure clothes convey meanings ranging from trite to political. In today's multicode societies, clothes inhibit as well as facilitate communication between highly fragmented social groups. Crane extends her comparison by showing how nineteenth-century French designers created fashions that suited lifestyles of Paris elites but that were also widely adopted outside France. By contrast, today's designers operate in a global marketplace, shaped by television, film, and popular music. No longer confined to elites, trendsetters are drawn from many social groups, and most trends have short trajectories. To assess the impact of fashion on women, Crane uses voices of college-aged and middle-aged women who took part in focus groups. These discussions yield fascinating information about women's perceptions of female identity and sexuality in the fashion industry. An absorbing work, Fashion and Its Social Agendas stands out as a critical study of gender, fashion, and consumer culture. \

This Book was ranked 13 by Google Books for keyword fashion.

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The Tucci Cookbook

The Tucci Cookbook
By:"Stanley Tucci"
Published on 2012-10-09 by Simon and Schuster

The Tucci Family brings wine pairings, updated recipes, gorgeous photography, and family memories to a new generation of Italian food lovers. There is some truth to the old adage “Most of the world eats to live, but Italians live to eat.” What is it about a good Italian supper that feels like home, no matter where you’re from? Heaping plates of steaming pasta . . . crisp fresh vegetables . . . simple hearty soups . . . sumptuous stuffed meats . . . all punctuated with luscious, warm confections. For acclaimed actor Stanley Tucci, teasing our taste buds in classic foodie films such as Big Night and Julie & Julia was a logical progression from a childhood filled with innovative homemade Italian meals: decadent Venetian Seafood Salad; rich and gratifying Lasagna Made with Polenta and Gorgonzola Cheese; spicy Spaghetti with Tomato and Tuna; delicate Pork Tenderloin with Fennel and Rosemary; fruity Roast Duck with Fresh Figs; flavorful Baked Whole Fish in an Aromatic Salt Crust; savory Eggplant and Zucchini Casserole with Potatoes; buttery Plum and Polenta Cake; and yes, of course, the legendary Timpano. Featuring nearly 200 irresistible recipes, perfectly paired with delicious wines, The Tucci Cookbook is brimming with robust flavors, beloved Italian traditions, mouthwatering photographs, and engaging, previously untold stories from the family’s kitchen.

This Book was ranked 10 by Google Books for keyword cookbooks.

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The Beauty of the Infinite

The Beauty of the Infinite
By:"David Bentley Hart"
Published on 2004-10-29 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

The Beauty of the Infinite is a splendid extended essay in \

This Book was ranked 18 by Google Books for keyword beauty.

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America's Collectible Cookbooks

America's Collectible Cookbooks
By:"Mary Anna DuSablon"
Published on 1994 by

Offers brief profiles of the most influential cookbook authors, gathers selected recipes from cookbooks of the past, and defines old cooking terms

This Book was ranked 14 by Google Books for keyword cookbooks.

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Writing Biography

Writing Biography
By:"Lloyd E. Ambrosius"
Published on 2004 by U of Nebraska Press

The historian as biographer must resolve questions that reflect the dual challenge of telling history and telling lives: How does the biographer sort out the individual?s role within the larger historical context? How do biographical studies relate to other forms of history? Should historians use different approaches to biography, depending on the cultures of their subjects? What are the appropriate primary sources and techniques that scholars should use in writing biographies in their respective fields? In Writing Biography, six prominent historians address these issues and reflect on their varied experiences and divergent perspectives as biographers. Shirley A. Leckie examines the psychological and personal connections between biographer and subject; R. Keith Schoppa considers the pervasive effect of culture on the recognition of individuality and the presentation of a life; Retha M. Warnicke explores past context and modern cultural biases in writing the biographies of Tudor women; John Milton Cooper Jr. discusses the challenges of writing modern biographies and the interplay of the biographer?s own experiences; Nell Irvin Painter looks at the process of reconstructing a life when written documents are scant; and Robert J. Richards investigates the intimate relationship between life experiences and new ideas. Despite their broad range of perspectives, all six scholars agree on two central points: biography and historical analysis are inextricably linked, and biographical studies offer an important tool for analyzing historical questions.

This Book was ranked 28 by Google Books for keyword biographies.

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Let's Hear It For The Girls!















Hello Ladies, I'm apologising again for my tardy posting. But sadly the last month has been taken up with saying goodbye to two of the dearest ladies in my life: my darling Grandma aged 103 and my dear friend of forty years, Cath aged 47.

Despite the gap in their ages, both women were strong, charismatic, brimming with energy 
and central to the lives of their family and friends. Which got me thinking about the many such women that I have had the honour of knowing - including all of you!

I think it's time for us to pause, halt the endless focussing on others, and give ourselves a pat on the back for everything that we have achieved. 

I am constantly amazed by the endless juggling that we women manage: We continue to nurture our children - no matter what age; we support our partners; create a warm and peaceful home; hold down jobs; care for elderly relatives and grandchildren; remember birthdays; shop for groceries and everyone's Christmas presents; and still find time and energy to catch up with our girlfriends.

Actually, I think it's the time we spend with our close friends that gives us the strength to take on the responsibilities and commitments that we do. How often has a soothing cuppa and a listening ear made it easier to carry on through a difficult day? How life affirming is a night out - or a night in - with girlfriends - a wine or three, much raucous laughter, some cheesy tunes and a bit of singing into a spatula? Just what we all need sometimes! I was lucky enough to have two of my closest friends round last night. We shared pizza and wine and put the world to rights - perfect.




















During my friend Cath's long illness I took pleasure in sending her care parcels - little gifts that might give her pleasure and comfort, make her laugh. Of course I'm lucky, I had a shop full of lovely things to choose from. But, that aside, it felt good to treat her. I couldn't help with the kids (Cath lived in France) or make her a casserole, but I could spoil her, because I loved her.


Which, rather clumsily, leads me round to Therapy's bounty of autumn goodies! I know that we haven't really thought about warm clothes yet. But winter will come, sure as eggs, and we've got a shop full of gorgeous knits, jeans, boots & coats, and a plethora of covetable accessories. So why don't you all treat yourselves and your beloved friends to some retail therapy before the responsibilities and commitments of day to day life consume us again and we forget to pause and congratulate ourselves on just how amazing we women are.

Much love, Laura x 






 







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Cooking the German Way

Cooking the German Way
By:"Helga Parnell"
Published on 2003 by Lerner Publications

An introduction to the cooking of Germany featuring such traditional recipes as spaetzle, hot potato salad, Black Forest torte, and marzipan. Also includes information on the history, geography, customs and people of this European country.

This Book was ranked 16 by Google Books for keyword cooking.

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A Treatise on Photography

A Treatise on Photography
By:"Sir William de Wiveleslie Abney"
Published on 1878 by

This Book was ranked 10 by Google Books for keyword photography.

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Aerial Photography

Aerial Photography
By:"Henry Ernest Haferkorn"
Published on 1918 by

This Book was ranked 26 by Google Books for keyword photography.

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The Herb Society of America's Essential Guide to Growing and Cooking with Herbs

The Herb Society of America's Essential Guide to Growing and Cooking with Herbs
By:"Katherine K. Schlosser"
Published on 2007-09-01 by LSU Press

Fresh herbs offer a healthy and delicious way to spice up any meal, but growing and cooking with these delectable plants are endeavors fraught with uncertainty. What herbs will grow year-round on my kitchen windowsill? What foods complement rosemary? Which part of a lemongrass plant has the best flavor? Can I really eat the geraniums growing in my flower bed? This indispensable guide from The Herb Society of America takes the guesswork out of using herbs in the garden and in the kitchen by providing detailed information for cultivating a wide variety of herbs, along with easy-to-follow recipes that will surely impress even the most discerning palate. Ranging from Alliums (onions, chives, and garlic) to Zingiber (ginger), the volume's first section provides horticultural information for each of the sixty-three herbs found in the National Herb Garden's Culinary Garden, including common and botanical names, family, place of origin, hardiness, and general light and soil requirements. Botanical sketches accompany many of the entries. Each entry also includes a short history of the herb, gardening basics, and suggestions for using the herb in your kitchen. Culinary herbs without Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Status are included in a separate section, with an explanation of their history and ornamental value. An informative introduction to this section compares several different definitions of the word herb, explains the advantages of fresh over dried herbs, describes the proper storage and use of spices, and suggests the best timing and methods for harvesting herbs. In the second part of the book, HSA members offer classic and creative recipes for more than two hundred dishes incorporating a variety of herbs. Learn how to use the aromatic and flavorful herbs in your garden to enhance stews and casseroles, create dips and pestos, and add a new dimension to your favorite liqueurs. Among the mouth-watering recipes featured are Lemon Basil Tea Bread, Chicken Linguine with Fennel and Tarragon, Five-Herb Pasta Salad, and Rosemary Fizz. The concluding section of the book contains a fascinating personal tour of the two-and-one-half-acre National Herb Garden, which lies in the heart of Washington, D.C., at the center of the United States National Arboretum, and of its various themed areas, including the Knot Garden, the Antique and Heritage Rose Garden, the Dye Garden, the Colonial Garden, the Native American Garden, the Beverage Garden, the Medicinal Garden, and many others. Complete plant lists accompany the description of each garden. Green thumbs and gourmets alike will find inspiration in these pages to look at herbs in new ways -- perhaps to see beyond their cupboards and into their own yards for ways to liven up their meals -- and will gain the knowledge and confidence to grow and use herbs effectively. More than a gardening book, more than a cookbook, The Herb Society of America's Essential Guide to Growing and Cooking with Herbs will prove to be an indispensable companion for all herb lovers.

This Book was ranked 25 by Google Books for keyword cooking.

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Light in the Dark Room

Light in the Dark Room
By:"Jay Prosser"
Published on 2005 by U of Minnesota Press

A young boy, thin and ill, feeds his small brother in a ritualized act of desperation, half-stifling him. The boy will be treated, his father will get a job, and the family will be moved from their shack in the slums of Rio de Janeiro to a suburban house, courtesy of the American viewers of Gordon Parks's photographs in Life magazine. It all turned

This Book was ranked 20 by Google Books for keyword photography.

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Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs
By:"Walter Isaacson"
Published on 2011-10-24 by Simon and Schuster

Draws on more than forty interviews with Steve Jobs, as well as interviews with family members, friends, competitors, and colleagues to offer a look at the co-founder and leading creative force behind the Apple computer company.

This Book was ranked 15 by Google Books for keyword biographies.

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Etiquette for Ladies

Etiquette for Ladies
By:
Published on 1840 by

This Book was ranked 32 by Google Books for keyword ladies.

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