New Releases by Martha Stone

People are used to buying their soaps from the market. This is because they don’t know how to make their own at home. If they knew how to make soap at home, they could avoid being exposed to the harmful preservatives and other ingredients in commercial soaps, shampoos, detergents and body washes. This Book guides you on how to make different types of liquid soaps. From shampoos to hand soaps, there are 25 recipes here you can follow and learn to make your own soaps. No longer do you have to spend money on buying soaps or put yourself in harm''s way by using chemical-laden products. The recipes mentioned here will show you that making liquid soap at home is not as difficult as you might think.

This book will explore the different ways to make soaps from liquid hand soaps to cold process soaps and everything in between. All of these soaps can be stored for weeks before use and is actually recommended for the best use. The soaps in this book all have moisturizing properties such as shea butter or cocoa butter in the recipe. You will find that the essential oils add to these soaps gives them a nice scent. Get ready to enjoy your homemade soaps!

Whether you are a horticulturist wanting to expand your gardening portfolio or a pure hobbyist who have fallen in love with the mystery of the miniature trees, Bonsai 101: Mimicking Nature with Bonsai Trees will be a valuable read. Tackling expert tips on creating a beautiful bonsai, the book provides essential information that novice and even seasoned gardeners would find useful. Growing bonsai trees can be a challenge and this is most especially true for beginners. Bonsai 101: Mimicking Nature with Bonsai Trees provides useful tips that can help beginners create their own bonsai tree, and maintaining the health of the tree. The book also includes information on suitable species for bonsai as well as the beautiful styles to choose from. Bonsai 101: Mimicking Nature with Bonsai Trees is the best learning partner for those who want to capture the beauty of nature into its miniature version.

Soil-less gardening may seem like an unbelievable idea, but many gardeners have discovered utter joy in Hydroponics Gardening. Some people call it art, others label it science, but many would agree that it is an adventure, similar to choosing a road less taken. Hydroponics Gardening is a branch of hydroculture which grows plants in a water-based solution, taking soil out of the equation – certainly not the type of gardening you see every day. Hydroponics Gardening is a material aimed at inspiring gardeners to try their hands, or thumbs, into a non-conventional way of growing plants. It covers all the essential aspects of this type of gardening, beginning with choosing the appropriate gardening system, the requirements of setting up your own hydroponics garden, as well as how to gain control over certain elements to make your plants grow successfully in your hydroponic garden. This book also covers how to naturally and chemically control pests in your garden and ways to ensure that your plants receive the right lighting and humidity. It is also essential to know that most plants – fruits, herbs and vegetables, may be grown hydroponically. However, it is important to note that some may thrive better in a hydroponic garden because of certain conditions, such as the limitations of your space, the appropriateness of your chosen system and the extensiveness of your experience in hydroponic gardening. This resource material will point you to the right crops that can successfully be grown in a hydroponic garden, as well as some pointers on how to extend your plants’ growing season and ensure excellent yields during harvest time. With its own fair share of challenges and rewards, Hydroponics Gardening is a great way to unleash the powers of your green thumb, ensure healthy consumption of fruits and vegetables as well as promote sustainability from the garden to the dining table.

We all love perfumes, don’t we? Every one of us has a bottle or two of sweet smelling fragrances. However, the exorbitant prices can sometimes restrict you from getting your favorite scent and you might have to save for months before you can finally get your hands on that prized bottle. Instead of waiting so long, try making your favorite perfume at home. In this Book, you will find simple ways to create your own perfume at home. It includes 25 easy-to-follow recipes of a variety of scents. By making your perfumes yourself, you can save yourself a huge chunk of money as well as avoid commercially manufactured perfumes that contain harmful chemicals. So, get a copy and make your very own signature scent at home.

This hydroponics book is a short yet detailed guide suitably perfect for beginners who want to invest on a hydroponics system or even a DIY hydroponics indoor garden. It will help you understand what the basics are behind the system of hydroponics. This book is also a helpful tool for intermediate hydroponics gardener because it contains hordes of information with regards to the many and varied hydroponics systems. It also helps gardeners troubleshoot problems within their indoor garden. I hope that you will find this book as useful as I did!

Juice Your Way to Health is a practical and delicious new approach to health and beauty through food! The book contains 23 simple, vitamin-rich recipes combining fresh fruit and vegetables to provide your body with plenty of what it needs. Find the perfect juice to give your skin a natural glow; boost a struggling immune system; regulate blood sugar; give your heart a helping hand; and so much more! The book tells you the specific health conditions that each juice can help you to treat or prevent, or the parts of your body they will help function. It’s informative, fun and interesting so download the book, get your blender ready, and Juice Your Way to Health!

The muffin tin has turned out to be one of the most versatile and useful kitchen gadgets, and it can be used to create a wide range of entrees, sides and desserts quite easily. Although muffin tins are mostly known for creating muffins and cupcakes, they can be used to create clever breakfast items like egg and cheese breakfast cups, hashbrown cups, dinner items like taco and buffalo chicken “cupcakes” and more. These muffin tin recipes are designed to be easy to make and they create perfectly portioned bite size entrees and appetizers that are sure to please. Muffin tins are available in many different shapes and configurations, but these recipes will mostly use the standard size tin.

This book will show you how to cook different seafood dishes from appetizers to dinners. You can enjoy these recipes any time you are in the mood for them and they will definitely keep your bell full and your home happy.

Mediterranean Diet has been in existence for decades and even centuries plus it has been medically proven to be a healthy way of dieting. It helps prevent and control type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. If you are looking for new food recipes, then this is the perfect book for you as it has lots of exotic and extraordinary food items yet can easily be recreated in a novice’s kitchen! So, have fun creating yummy and healthy meals for yourself or the family.

Whether you are looking for something light and refreshing or a creamy dessert to cool you down, these ice creams, sherbets and sorbets are sure to please. In this book you will find over two dozen delicious recipes for frozen desserts made with all of the most flavorful ingredients. From traditional flavors like chocolate ice cream and orange sherbet to unique combinations like apple cranberry and blueberry nutmeg, these recipes are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth. Don’t wait any longer – grab your favorite ingredients and get going!

Do you have a rice cooker at home or are you planning on buying one? Needless to say, a rice cooker is a wonderful addition to your kitchen but did you think that you can only cook rice in it? Think again! The rice cooker is versatile cooking equipment that can be used for making a variety of dishes. The trouble is, not many people are familiar with using a rice cooker to make non-rice dishes. This Book will help familiarize you with the concept of cooking in a rice cooker. Not only that but you will find 25 amazing recipes you can try at home. And not just any recipes, we cover the entire gamut, from cheeseburgers to stir fry cabbage. Reading this Book will help you become an expert in cooking in a rice cooker!

Chinese cuisine has evolved continuously over centuries. Dating back to thousands of years, Chinese cuisine changed from time to time under the influence of various climates, imperial trends and local preferences. With time, cooking techniques improved and various ingredients from other cultures were incorporated in Chinese cuisine due to imperial expansion and immense trade; first with the neighboring regions and then with Europe as well as the New World in modern times. Methods and tastes of Chinese cooking varied considerably on the basis of ethnic background, class and region. Due to this, Chinese cuisine now includes a variety of ingredients, dishes, eating styles and cooking techniques while still remaining faithful to the food traditions and spirit of Chinese culture. With this recipe book, you will be able to make 25 authentic Chinese dishes at home. This book will guide you on how to make soup, rice dishes, sauce and other tasty Chinese dishes at home. Get ready to indulge in a Chinese adventure and surprise your taste buds with a variety of new and interesting flavors.

Do you own a breakfast sandwich maker, the brilliant machine that makes breakfast a fun and easy meal to prepare? If you do, then this is the book for you! Presenting a collection of twenty five truly unique and delicious breakfast sandwich ideas, these recipes will excite your taste buds and keep you coming back for more. From sinfully decadent to healthy and hearty, this book has something for every member of the family to enjoy.

Mediterranean Recipes for Your Slow Cooker is a great book from which you will be able to get 25 delicious Mediterranean slow cooker recipes that can be easily tried in the home. The author has systematically divided the book into 7 different chapters; each detailing the different regional influences that together shape up the Mediterranean cuisine as we know it. Furthermore, each of these recipes is simple and can be prepared with things that are usually found in the home. For most of the dishes, all you will have to do is simply dump everything into the slow cooker and let it do its thing – literally. So get your copy of Mediterranean Recipes for Your Slow Cooker now and get exotic dishes on your dinner table without any fuss! Simply leave everything in the cooker and go for work; when you come back your delicious dinner will be waiting for you.

Japanese food is definitely delicious and healthy to boot. Their bento box dishes are also artistic and epitomize eye candy. With this bento box book recipe, you will get to learn how to pack, mix and match Japanese recipes for your hubby''s, kids or your lunch box!

When you think of Korean food, kimchi and beef stew are most likely the ones that would pop into your head first. Beyond the popular notions of what South Korean food is, their traditional, home-cooking cuisine is actually a glimpse of what South Korea is. A beautiful country blessed with four distinct seasons, their taste in food is a reflection of that and more. This is part of the traditions of real and authentic Korean cooking. Let "Traditions of South Korean Cooking: Learning the Basic Techniques and Recipes of the South Korean Cuisine" guide you through your journey into the authentic Korea cuisine. Packed with simple recipes, tips, and a little history, this book is your ultimate guide in the fascinating – and delicious! - world of South Korean cooking.

Stir-frying is a technique of quickly cooking meat, vegetables or a combination of both over very hot oil. This cooking technique was developed by the Chinese to insure that the nutritional value, flavor, and color of foods were not lost during cooking. For the modern kitchen, stir-frying is also quite ideal. It’s quick, delicious and relatively healthy, too! To help you get started with this wonderfully easy cooking technique, Let’s Stir-fry! A Collection of Simple Chinese Stir-fry Recipes will help you create yummy and authentic Chinese stir-fry dishes for you and your family.

This recipe book will provide you with multiple ways to cook pasta and also enjoy it. This book will combine rich flavors with fresh vegetables and even meat for a great pasta experience. You can find recipes from toasted ravioli to penne alla vodka and everything in between. There are many different choices, all of which are delicious and perfect for your dinner table. Your friends and family will be amazed at what you bring to the table. Get ready to sit down and enjoy a delicious pasta meal with the ones you love.

When you think of burgers you think of beef patties, tomato sauce and some salad on a bread roll. It doesn’t need to be so boring though. What about succulent chicken breast with herbed mayonnaise with grilled red peppers on a sourdough roll? What about a tasty lamb and rosemary patty with homemade tomato chutney and rocket? Or a beef and onion patty with grilled eggplant, garlic aioli and Swiss cheese? That sounds more exciting doesn’t it? Burgers can be as exciting and tasty as you want to make them. Whip up some herbed mayonnaise and garlic aioli; make a jar of spicy tomato chutney and you will have the best burger in town. Here you will find recipes for beef, lamb, pork, chicken and fish burgers and some great choices for vegetarians to. Use your imagination and use fresh produce to make healthy and tasty burgers for the whole family. With a great burger you can have it for a meal with some homemade chips or wedges. If the burger is tall and you want to serve it that way just put a wooden skewer through the middle or serve it with the lid to one side so it is a partially open burger. You will also find recipes for sauces, mayonnaises and butters to add extra flavour to your burgers and don’t just use bread rolls but try focaccia, wholemeal and seeded rolls, sourdough buns and rolls. Use your favourite bread and toast it on one side and spread with herbed or chilli butter to add extra zing. Make mini burgers for a party or for watching the football and baseball. Use leftover roast meat and gravy for a simple and tasty snack the kids will love. The burger patty recipes are all suitable for freezing so make up a kilo of mince at a time and freeze them. If you don’t have a patty stacker just place on a flat baking tray until frown then put them in a plastic bag with baking paper in between them and take out as many you need.

If you want convenient and fast cuisine that can give you a hearty meal on your table after a long day at work, a slow cooker is the best choice for you. With a slow cooker available at hand, you can simply put the ingredients to cook on low heat when you leave for work and come back to a ready delicious meal that is much more fulfilling than something out of boxes and packets. In this book, we have included 25 simple soup recipes that you can prepare in a slow cooker. The best part about preparing soups and stews in slow cookers is that the ingredients get to cook in their natural flavors and the meal you get in the end is one of the most delicious you’ll ever taste with as little artificial flavor as possible. These soups are not just healthy and convenient, but also hearty and delicious. So, try these recipes at home and discover the joys of cooking with slow cookers.

This book is the perfect gathering of 25 different macaroni and cheese recipes. All of the recipes in this book are perfect for any occasion and will delight the whole family and any guests you are entertaining. The macaroni and cheese dishes are easy to make and you will be amazed at how creamy they turn out. The book will also teach you how to make the perfect roux throughout each of the recipes. You can customize any of the recipes to suit you and you family’s needs. Get ready to enjoy a delicious journey through different macaroni and cheese dishes.

Indian food is growing in popularity and gaining the recognition of many people. This book is a compilation of 25 different slow cooker Indian meals that are easy to make and will cook all day in your home. These recipes smell delicious as they slow cook away. The spices will fill the air in your home and make the neighbors jealous. The best part about all of these recipes is that they are slow cooker recipes which means you can make them even if you are on a limited schedule. All of the recipes in this book are delicious and do not take a lot of prep or work time. You will enjoy many Indian favorites from Butter Chicken to Lamb Curry and everything in between.

This book is aimed at providing an overview of several aspects of semantic role labeling. Chapter 1 begins with linguistic background on the definition of semantic roles and the controversies surrounding them. Chapter 2 describes how the theories have led to structured lexicons such as FrameNet, VerbNet and the PropBank Frame Files that in turn provide the basis for large scale semantic annotation of corpora. This data has facilitated the development of automatic semantic role labeling systems based on supervised machine learning techniques. Chapter 3 presents the general principles of applying both supervised and unsupervised machine learning to this task, with a description of the standard stages and feature choices, as well as giving details of several specific systems. Recent advances include the use of joint inference to take advantage of context sensitivities, and attempts to improve performance by closer integration of the syntactic parsing task with semantic role labeling. Chapter 3 also discusses the impact the granularity of the semantic roles has on system performance. Having outlined the basic approach with respect to English, Chapter 4 goes on to discuss applying the same techniques to other languages, using Chinese as the primary example. Although substantial training data is available for Chinese, this is not the case for many other languages, and techniques for projecting English role labels onto parallel corpora are also presented. Table of Contents: Preface / Semantic Roles / Available Lexical Resources / Machine Learning for Semantic Role Labeling / A Cross-Lingual Perspective / Summary

Based on a Harvard University research project, this book answers such questions as: What is teaching for understanding? How does it differ from traditional teaching approaches? What does it look like in the classroom? And, how do students demonstrate their understanding? The book presents a framework for helping teachers learn how to teach more effectively.