Rene Averett Knihy

One of the challenges of any weight control lifestyle is how to enjoy the cakes, cookies, pies and other sweet treats that we so enjoy throughout the year. For many people, doing without them is simply not an option. And it doesn't have to be. With these delicious and low carb, sugar-free recipes, you can make wonderful-tasting desserts, favorite cakes, pies and even waffles without feeling guilty and without it showing up on your bathroom scale. The book features over 56 low carb recipes to carry you through the year with treats that taste so good that people who aren't watching their weight won't know they are sugar-free and low carb. A few of them are also gluten-free. Using low carbohydrate flours, most that can be found at the supermarket or health food stores, you can make such treats as Applesauce Waffles, Pumpkin Pie, Cranberry Almond Torte, Tiramisu, Biscotti and all kinds of Cookies. Most are fairly simple to make and the instructions will take you right through it. All of the recipes are under 10 effective carbs and most are much lower. Don't think that you can't have these delicious treats just because you're eating low carb. It is possible because low carb doesn't have to be boring.

Nerds. Dweebs. Squints. It doesn't matter what names the school bully and his friends call the more studious four kids who prefer reading, science, and fantasy to the silly games and jock interests of the "cool" crew. Bryan, Orlando, Eddie, and Li have plans of their own and won't be deterred.To celebrate Bryan's eleventh birthday, his parents are taking the party to a science fiction, fantasy, and comic convention in their town, and Bryan's friends are invited. When Li sees that the event has a costume contest, she lights up with excitement. They can make their own costumes and enter it. At first dubious, the boys are soon on board and the Storm Squad is christened.Storm Squad Rising follows the journey of discovery as the four friends make their own costumes, avoid the jabs of the school bully, and bond even closer together. A story for mid-grade kids, it will introduce them to the world of science fiction and fantasy conventions as well as giving a backstage peek at how a costume contest might be run and what the judges might consider when they see the entries. The book includes instruction for making a simple, inexpensive helmet for youngsters.