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Going Veggie: The Simple 30-Day Guide to Becoming a Healthy Vegetarian
by Trudy SlaboszDISCOVER THE EASY AND SATISFYING WAY TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHFUL, MEAT-FREE, CRUELTY-FREE LIFE IN JUST 30 DAYS!Becoming a vegetarian is not about giving up meat, it's about adopting a healthy, cruelty-free lifestyle that will inspire and satisfy you. With Going Veggie, your transition is guaranteed to be easy and painless thanks to the book's step-by-step plan, including: 30-day program to wean you off a meat diet Recipes for delicious, nutrient-packed meals Tricks for acquiring essential proteins using plant-based options Advice on navigating tough spots, cravings and backsliding Tips on how to deal with group dinners and ordering at restaurantsGoing Veggie puts the fun, adventure and motivation into your path to vegetarianism.tric are all in the book.Written by Trudy Slabosz, a popular blogger and longtime vegetarian, Go Veggie! will inspire readers and shows that going veg is going to be great!
Gold Medal Physics: The Science of Sports
by John Eric GoffNothing is quite as thrilling as watching superior athletes do the seemingly impossible. From Doug Flutie's "Hail Mary" pass to Lance Armstrong's record-breaking climb of Alp d'Huez to David Beckham's astounding ability to bend a soccer kick, we marvel and wonder, "How did they do that?" Well, physics professor John Eric Goff has the answers.This tour of the wide world of sports uses some of the most exhilarating feats in recent athletic history to make basic physics concepts accessible and fun. Goff discusses the science behind American football, soccer, cycling, skating, diving, long jumping, and a host of other competitive sports. Using elite athletes such as Greg Louganis and Bob Beamon as starting points, he explains in clear, lively language the basic physical properties involved in amazing and everyday athletic endeavors. Accompanied by illustrations and mathematical equations, each chapter builds on knowledge imparted in earlier portions of the book to provide a firm understanding of the concepts involved.Fun, witty, and imbued throughout with admiration for the simple beauty of physics, Gold Medal Physics is sure to inspire readers to think differently about the next sporting event they watch.
Golden Retriever
by Jeffrey G. PepperFourth in the Kennel Club Books' Classics series, The Golden Retriever recognizes the ever-popular all-American breed in this one spectacular volume. Written by author, breeder, and judge, Jeffrey G. Pepper, this book's engaging chapters on everything from the breed's accomplishments in performance events, to their participation as service dogs make it much more than just "another breed book." With more than 100 vintage and modern photographs of the breed, this book is a must-have for every Golden owner.
Goldendoodles (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
by Edie MacKenzieLively, funny, intelligent, and true - that's the Goldendoodle for you!This beautiful dog is a cross between the cheerful, happy-go-lucky Golden Retriever and the faithful, fun-loving Poodle. First bred about three decades ago, these now-popular dogs make faithful household companions. Here is everything new pet owners will need to know about life with their new Goldendoodle best friend.Like all of B.E.S. Complete Pet Owner's Manuals, this book is filled with useful information and heavily illustrated with instructive, high-quality photos. Every book in this series is written by breeders, trainers, veterinarians, and other pet-care specialists, offering advice on purchasing, feeding, health care, training, grooming, and other aspects of responsible pet ownership that helps your buddy thrive.This comprehensive guide includes information on:Common characterizes of the breed, from coat types to temperamentIntroducing and acclimating your pal to their new home and familyBest care practices for keeping your dog happy and healthyTips for housetraining, crate training, socializing, and so much more!
Golf (Idiot's Guides)
by Brian CrowellGolf is one of the most popular hobby sports among men and women of all ages, but if you've never picked up a club before, it's hard to know where to begin. Geared for the absolute beginner, Idiot's Guides: Golf teaches all of the basics in a series of "lessons" using full-color, baby-step-by-baby-step instructions. Every lesson is accompanied by helpful golf pro advice on common mistakes and how to avoid them. Dozens of practice drills and "Practice This!" images remind players of swing technique. In addition, this easy-to-use guide features detailed information on golf rules, lingo, and etiquette.
Golf For Dummies
by Gary McCordLevel up your own golf game, or enjoy the sport as a spectator Golf is a great sport for all types of people. It's a low impact form of exercise, a social activity, and it gets you outdoors. Golf For Dummies teaches you the rules of the game and gives you tips on improving your play. If you're more of a spectator, you'll love this book's coverage of the latest golf trends and the best players on the pro courses. Helpful illustrations make it easy to understand how golf really works, so you can step onto the green with confidence. In this new edition, you can learn all about new golf formats and recent changes to the rulebook. Ready to play a round? Understand golf basics, perfect your swing, and master the mental game Follow simple instructions and diagrams to improve your grips and stances Learn how the sport of golf is changing, at the amateur and professional levels Improve your golf game with advice from a championship-winning golfer This is a great Dummies guide for anyone looking for a general introduction to the sport, as well as current players who want to take their game to the next level. Have fun when you hit the links!
Golf Is a Game of Confidence
by Bob Cullen Dr. Bob RotellaFrom the author of the bestselling Golf is Not a Game of Perfect comes a masterly illumination of golf's mental game.When that book was published, Dr Bob Rotella made accessible for the first time what he had learned from working with the best golfers in the world. Dr Rotella follows up the success of Golf is Not a Game of Perfect with a book filled with anecdotes and motivational instruction focusing on the most important skill a golfer can have: the ability to think confidently. Filled with inspirational stories about the great players, great courses and great tournaments, Golf Is a Game of Confidence encourages golfers, no matter what their level, to reach new heights in their games and their lives.
Golf Miscellany: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Golf (Books of Miscellany)
by Matthew SilvermanWhat causes a golf ball to hook or slice? What are the origins of the terms "bogey" and "birdie"? Why was Jack Nicklaus called "The Golden Bear"? "Why is the Masters champion presented with a green jacket? How many tournaments did Byron Nelson win in 1945?With Golf Miscellany, the fascinating history and lore of golf are finally revealed! For example, the reason a golf ball hooks or slices is that its spin drags a layer of air across one surface of the ball faster than it does across the opposite surface. "Bogey" refers to a score of one over par on a golf hole, the term originating from a British song from the late nineteenth century. Jack Nicklaus was dubbed The Golden Bear by his former agent, Mark McCormick, because he was "large, strong, and blonde." Every Masters champion since 1949 has been presented with a green jacket, indicating their membership in the exclusive private club. And the great Byron Nelson won a whopping eighteen tournaments in 1945 including eleven in a row, both records which stand to this day.Packed with all manner of delightful surprises, beautiful illustrations and photos, and surprising nuggets of information, Golf Miscellany demystifies the origins and customs of one of the world's most celebrated game. From the driving range through the U.S. Open, you'll be entertained with fun, little-known facts. Why do golfers wear collared shirts? Who invented the modern putter? What golfer was famous for saying he dug his golf game out of the dirt? Settle into your favorite armchair, sip on an Arnold Palmer, and find out!
Golf My Way: The Instructional Classic
by Jack NicklausHailed as a classic and read everywhere golf is played, Golf My Way has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide since it was first published in 1974.Finally, Jack Nicklaus, golf&’s leading master, definitively covers the whole of his game through a lifetime of greatness. Golf My Way presents an all-inclusive, A-to-Z explanation of how this greatest of champions thinks about and plays the game. This book includes: -New introduction, endpiece, and illustrations -Brand-new chapters discussing the changes in Nicklaus&’s outlook and techniques -Reflections on the differences in tournament golf today compared with when Nicklaus joined the PGA tour in 1962 -Advice on the mental elements of improved playing that are not directly related to ball-striking or shot-making
Golf Stroke by Stroke: Learn the Fundamentals, Master Your Technique, and Improve Your Game
by Brian CrowellLearn the game and perfect your technique with this guide to golf for beginnersGolf is a popular hobby sport, but if you've never picked up a club before, it's hard to know where to begin. Geared for the absolute beginner, Golf Stroke by Stroke is a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to head to the golf course with confidence. From the clubhouse to the green, golf pro Brian Cowell will introduce you to each stage of the game and teach you how to swing a club through a series of simple lessons with full-color photos and baby-step-by-baby-step instructions. In addition, you'll get:Guidance on choosing the best clubs, balls, and gear for your needsHelpful golf pro advice on common mistakes and how to avoid themDozens of practice drills and "Picture This!" images to remind players of swing techniqueDetailed information on golf rules, lingo, and etiquette, including keeping score and calculating handicaps
Golf's Majors: From Hagen and Hogan to a Bear and a Tiger, Inside the Game's Most Unforgettable Performances
by Gary Player Randy O. WilliamsFrom golf legend and nine-time major champion Gary Player, a riveting history of golf’s pinnacle events, packed with dramatic moments and insider storiesIn the game of golf, four tournaments stand alone: The Masters. The U.S. Open. The British Open. The PGA Championship. They boast histories that stretch back a century or more. Winning a major is the capstone of a golfer’s career, a guarantee that they will be remembered by history. Gary Player has won nine, a figure that ranks him fourth all time. Player has been at the heart of the golf world for more than six decades—his first major victory was in 1959—and is uniquely positioned to write the definitive history of golf’s greatest tournaments.Over the course of four thrilling sections, one for each of the majors, Player takes readers inside the minds of the game’s greatest competitors at the most dramatic moments. There are pulse-pounding finishes: Phil Mickelson roaring back from five shots down to win the 2013 British Open; Jack Nicklaus’s stunning comeback to take the 1986 Masters at age 46; Player’s own thrilling victory in a playoff at the 1965 U.S. Open to complete the Career Grand Slam. There is great glory: Johnny Miller dropping a Sunday 63 to win the 1973 U.S. Open; Tiger Woods’s thunderous coronation at the 1997 Masters. And there is heartbreak, as well: Roberto De Vincenzo signing the wrong scorecard in 1968; Jean van de Velde’s meltdown in 1999 at Carnoustie.Throughout, Player shares his insider wisdom on what makes each tournament unique. While the Masters returns to Augusta National each spring, the other three majors cycle between a variety of courses that reward different styles of play. He reveals his personal opinions on the craziest finishes, the toughest courses, the most challenging holes to play, and whom he believes to be the greatest golfer of them all.
Gone Pro: Alabama
by Steve MillburgHave you ever struggled to recall what happened to your favorite college athlete? Now you don't have to wonder. Gone Pro: Alabama is a collection of biographies of Crimson Tide athletes who went on to professional careers or Olympics success. Refresh your memory about their glory days at Alabama and find out what happened to them afterward, personally as well as professionally.Readers will recognize some of their favorite athletes while learning about others who were heroes in their own generations. Gone Pro: Alabama touches on multiple sports throughout the history of Tennessee. Relive heart-warming stories of triumph and, occasionally, heartbreaking tales of tragedy.With Alabama's most recent football championship, the question must be asked: how does Nick Saban compare to Bear Bryant. Author Steve Millburg answers that question and more in this updated edition.This one-of-a-kind volume allows fans to discover the best of the best in each sport. Older fans can introduce their grandchildren to the heroes of yesterday, and youngsters can give older fans a nostalgic treat. Any fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide will want this book.
Gone Pro: Florida
by Gayle Prince Rajtar Steve RajtarGone Pro: Florida is a rousing collection of the stories of the Gator athletes whose heroics and incredible championship seasons keep them forever in our hearts and minds. Readers recognize many favorite players, as well as meeting some new ones. Relive these heartwarming stories of triumph brought to life by longtime Florida residents and die-hard Gator fans Steve Rajtar and Gayle Prince Rajtar. Gone Pro: Florida is a great gift book - fans of every generation can share their favorite moments and players with family and friends. This new book helps readers remember all the good times and the great moments in Gator sports history.
Gone Pro: North Carolina
by Tim W. JacksonGone Pro: North Carolina provides a comprehensive look at the University of North Carolina athletes who made it to the top of their professions. The book includes all the big names from recent generations: sports superstars such as Vince Carter, Mia Hamm, Michael Jordan, B. J. Surhoff, and Lawrence Taylor. It also looks at some who were never as well known, such as Charlie "Choo Choo" Justice, and some who were widely recognized a generation ago, but whose stars have faded over the years. Exploring athletes' places in Carolina history, Gone Pro also examines their professional careers and how they fared at the highest levels of their sports. This rich history will make North Carolina residents and UNC alumni beam with pride at the amazing number of professionals who hail from the state's flagship school.
Good Birders Don't Wear White: 50 Tips From North America's Top Birders
by Kenn Kaufman Scott Weidensaul Lillian Stokes Bill Thompson III Julie Zickefoose Tim Gallagher Robert A. Braunfield Don StokesDavid Sibley, Don and Lillian Stokes, and many more share their inside tips—and witty observations—on the birding life. The biggest names in birding dispense advice to birders of every level—on topics ranging from feeding birds and cleaning binoculars to pishing and pelagic birding—in these lighthearted essays accompanied by illustrations. Whether satirizing bird snobs or relating the traditions and taboos of the birding culture, this collection of wisdom is as chock-full of helpful information as it is entertaining. &“The book is a delight to read and will generate new enthusiasm for the hobby. The 25 black-and-white line drawings are hilarious.&” —Booklist
Good Books Lately: The One-Stop Resource for Book Groups and Other Greedy Readers
by Ellen Moore Kira StevensThe inside scoop on book groups--from the nation's leading experts!As book group members across the country have discovered, Ellen Moore and Kira Stevens know everything there is to know about book groups, and then some. The founders of the country's first book group consulting company, in Good Books Lately they dish out fun, stimulating advice based on their own experiences and those of hundreds of book group members on everything from:* How to start a group---and keep it going* How to tell a book by its cover (really!)* How to generate a lively discussion* Behind-the-scenes anecdotes, dirt, and favorite book lists* The best and worst book group books* Book group troubleshooting, no matter what sort of group you belong to* And much moreIf you're looking for new ideas to spice up your book group, wondering how to join an existing group, or hoping to start your own, Good Books Lately will give you the goods to make your book group experience a rousing, rewarding success.
Good Code, Bad Code: Think like a software engineer
by Tom LongPractical techniques for writing code that is robust, reliable, and easy for team members to understand and adapt.Summary In Good Code, Bad Code you&’ll learn how to: Think about code like an effective software engineer Write functions that read like well-structured sentences Ensure code is reliable and bug free Effectively unit test code Identify code that can cause problems and improve it Write code that is reusable and adaptable to new requirements Improve your medium and long-term productivity Save yourself and your team time The difference between good code or bad code often comes down to how you apply the established practices of the software development community. In Good Code, Bad Code you&’ll learn how to boost your productivity and effectiveness with code development insights normally only learned through careful mentorship and hundreds of code reviews. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the technology Software development is a team sport. For an application to succeed, your code needs to be robust and easy for others to understand, maintain, and adapt. Whether you&’re working on an enterprise team, contributing to an open source project, or bootstrapping a startup, it pays to know the difference between good code and bad code. About the book Good Code, Bad Code is a clear, practical introduction to writing code that&’s a snap to read, apply, and remember. With dozens of instantly-useful techniques, you&’ll find coding insights that normally take years of experience to master. In this fast-paced guide, Google software engineer Tom Long teaches you a host of rules to apply, along with advice on when to break them! What's inside Write functions that read like sentences Ensure your code stays bug-free How to sniff out bad code Save time for yourself and your team About the reader For coders early in their careers who are familiar with an object-oriented language, such as Java or C#. About the author Tom Long is a software engineer at Google where he works as a tech lead. Among other tasks, he regularly mentors new software engineers in professional coding best practices. Table of Contents PART 1 IN THEORY 1 Code quality 2 Layers of abstraction 3 Other engineers and code contracts 4 Errors PART 2 IN PRACTICE 5 Make code readable 6 Avoid surprises 7 Make code hard to misuse 8 Make code modular 9 Make code reusable and generalizable PART 3 UNIT TESTING 10 Unit testing principles 11 Unit testing practices
Good Dogs: Scripture and Bible Verses from Your Best Friend
by Becca AndersonAdorable dog photos paired with iconic Bible verses to warm your heart and give you guidance in times of need. Verses for Daily Meditation. This selection of inspiring, holy words will help you gain a greater understanding on subjects like faith, love, strength, peace, and knowledge. Becca Anderson, author of The Women&’s Book of Prayer and Prayers for Hard Times, knows you&’ll find the truth and hope you need guided by the Lord?and everyone&’s best friend in this Christian dog book.Good Dogs is the perfect Christian inspirational gift. In this book, you&’ll find: Thought-provoking verses for encouragement and meditationClarifying explanations on every pageBeautiful, heartwarming images of all your favorite dog breedsPerfect for readers of What&’s True about You, Zen Dogs, Color the Words of Jesus, or The Psalms in ColorPraise for Good Dogs&“If you love your animals, you are going to love this book. It will remind you that the bond we share with our pets is an expression of divine love.&” —Louise Hamon, author of Happiness A to Z
Good Eats: 32 Writers on Eating Ethically
by Melissa A. Goldthwaite Jennifer Cognard-BlackA collection of insightful and personal essays on the role of food in our livesIn an age of mass factory farming, processed and pre-packaged meals, and unprecedented food waste, how does one eat ethically?Featuring a highly diverse ensemble of award-winning writers, chefs, farmers, activists, educators, and journalists, Good Eats invites readers to think about what it means to eat according to individual and collective values. These essays are not lectures about what you should eat, nor an advertisement for the latest diet. Instead, the contributors tell stories of real people—real bellies, real bodies—including the writers themselves, who seek to understand the experiences, cultures, histories, and systems that have shaped their eating and their ethics.A wide array of themes, topics, and perspectives inform the selections within Good Eats, contributing to an enhanced understanding of how we eat as individuals and in groups. From factory farming and the exploitative labor practices surrounding chocolate production, to Indigenous foodways and home and community gardens, the topics featured in this collection describe the wider context of sustenance and ethical choices. Good Eats will encourage you to become more mindful of what and how you eat—and to consider the larger systems and cultures that shape that eating. These essays turn mundane meals into remarkable symbols of how we live, encouraging each of us to find food that is both sustaining and sustainable. Contributors include Ross Gay, DeLyssa Begay, Lynn Z. Bloom, Michael P. Branch, Nikky Finney, Shirley Geok-lin Lim, Barbara J. King, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Leah Penniman, Adrienne Su, Ira Sukrungruang, Tina Vasquez, Nicole Walker, Thérèse Nelson, Lisa Knopp, Jane Brox, Maureen Stanton, Taté Walker, and many others.
Good Faith in Contractual Performance in Australia
by Nurhidayah AbdullahThis book gives a detailed account of the current state of the law concerning good faith in contractual performance in Australia, through an empirical study on its reception and development across the various Australian jurisdictions.In Australia, good faith received wide attention after Priestly J introduced in his obiter comments in Renard Construction (ME) v Minister for Works (1992) 26 NSWLR 234.This book focuses on the attitude of the judges to good faith, the definition of good faith, and the possibility of legislating a good faith obligation in Australian contract law. This book also discusses the issues surrounding its development, its meaning, and acceptance at the international level.The empirical legal research adopted in this book will offer a significant contribution in understanding the concept of good faith in Australia from the empirical perspective.
Good Flow: Your Holistic Guide to the Best Period of Your Life (Feel Good #3)
by Julia Blohberger Roos NeeterWith this empowering handbook, a better period is possible!If you menstruate, you&’ve probably experienced unpredictable cycles, mood swings, cravings, and unpleasant physical symptoms. We&’re often encouraged to treat period discomfort as inevitable. The good news is that you don&’t need to.This handbook from two certified yoga and Ayurveda teachers will give you the information and tools you need to feel your best when you normally feel at your worst. Good Flow contains: Advice on eating, exercising, and introspecting for every stage of your cycleRecipes for herbal tonics to ease cramping and bloating, as well as personal rituals for soothing discomfortJournal prompts for reflecting on your cycle, your body, and how you care for yourselfMonthly trackers to record and manage symptomsAnd more!Learn how to take action no matter what kind of menstruation experience you&’re having so you can feel like your best self.
Good House Hunting: 20 Steps to Your Dream Home
by Dennis Wedlick Philip LangdonWithout a doubt, the most important investment of your life will be your home. No other purchase will matter more to your lifestyle, financial future, and personal well-being. It is never too late or too soon to set a course for creating a home that will provide the maximum return and fulfill your dreams.With step-by-step instruction, Good House Hunting will take you on an inspirational and practical journey to finding your dream home -- both within your imagination and out in the real estate world.For home buyers, Good House Hunting will help you navigate the complex process of finding the property with the greatest potential.For home owners, Good House Hunting provides the framework to help you maximize your current property.For dreamers, Good House Hunting sets out the course for dream home planning, so when you are ready you will have a plan.If you long to discover what home would be a worthy investment for improving your fortunes and accomplishing your dreams, Good House Hunting is for you.
Good Housekeeping Stain Rescue!: The A-Z Guide to Removing Smudges, Spots & Spills (Good Housekeeping Cookbooks)
by The Editors of Good HousekeepingLife Can Be Messy. But You Don&’t Have To Live With ItIs your rug splattered with coffee stains? Is your tablecloth a gravy magnet? Are your child&’s pants sprouting grass spots? Do you have more red wine on your sofa than in your glass? Let The Good Housekeeping Research Institute pros show you how to remove more than 80 tough stains from fabric, upholstery, and carpet in this A–Z guide. You&’ll also find tips for identifying those vexing mystery blotches—and learn how to banish them from your life forever! Get that ketchup off your shirt and the crayon out of your couch with this ultimate A-Z stain-removal guide from the experts at The Good Housekeeping Institute. Now with a vibrant new design and photography, Stain Rescue reveals how to remove hundreds of stains from fabric, upholstery, and carpeting-quickly and easily. Organized by type of stain, it provides information on bleach, tools, and must-have products; mystery stains, stain prevention, and treating and storing heirloom textiles. You'll even see how to remove the top ten kid stains!
Good Housekeeping The Baker's Book of Essential Recipes: Good Food Guaranteed
by Susan WestmorelandWith everything from Cheesecake Swirl Brownies and Buttery Blueberry Pie to Puff Pastry Cheese Straws and Lemon-Ricotta Muffins, this comprehensive cookbook from the famed Good Housekeeping test kitchens is a bakers delight. It features 390 classic, triple-tested recipes for cookies, cakes, pies, puddings, pastries, and breads, all illustrated with how-to photos and mouthwatering shots of the finished treats. Tips, techniques, and an overview of essential ingredients and tools will help even inexperienced bakers enjoy success.
Good Job, Brain!: Trivia, Quizzes and More Fun From the Popular Pub Quiz Podcast
by Chris Kohler Dana Nelson Karen Chu Colin FeltonMind-effing factoids—from anatomy awareness to CIA cats—and quirky commentary that give the traditional trivia book a fun reboot.Which came first, Brad Pitt or lasers? Who, what, or where is “shrapnel” named after? And can you really use cheese to tell the future? These questions and many more are answered in Good Job, Brain!, a collection of freaky facts, perplexing puzzles, and quirky quizzes based on the award-winning podcast of the same name.So step up, silly scholars seeking stupendous stimuli, for some . . . Crazy-but-true storiesHilarious quizzesRebus puzzlesChallenging crosswordsStrategies and tips to win at pub quiz