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The Art Of Living In Australia

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How and When to Be Your Own Doctor

Dr. Isabelle A. Moser and Steve Solomon collaborated on How and When to Be Your Own Doctor. When Solomon reached his late thirties, he began looking for healthy alternatives. He met Moser and began the practice of a yearly fast to cleanse his body. This book contains their combined knowledge on healing. Topics include How I Became a Hygienist, The Nature and Cause of Disease, Fasting, Colon Cleansing, Diet and Nutrition, Vitamins and Other Food Supplements and The Analysis of Disease States--Helping the Body Recover.

The Cook's Decameron: A Study in Taste

Onion (large print)

This image shows yellow onion, part of the Allium family, which includes leeks, garlic and chives.There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The plans thin roots are at the bottom of the page. Up the page from the roots is the oval-shaped, onion bulb, covered in a thin, papery, light-brown skin.Growing out of the top of the bulb are five leaves that go up the page vertically. They are long, hollow and pointed at the top of the image. The leaves are pale at the bottom and green further up the page. The onion is a monocot plant. It has a flower head on a long stem that consists of many individual small flowers arranged in a ball shape. They have not been shown in this image. There are many varieties of onion varying in sweetness, strength of flavour, size and colour.

Onion (UEB contracted)

This image shows yellow onion, part of the Allium family, which includes leeks, garlic and chives.There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The plans thin roots are at the bottom of the page. Up the page from the roots is the oval-shaped, onion bulb, covered in a thin, papery, light-brown skin.Growing out of the top of the bulb are five leaves that go up the page vertically. They are long, hollow and pointed at the top of the image. The leaves are pale at the bottom and green further up the page. The onion is a monocot plant. It has a flower head on a long stem that consists of many individual small flowers arranged in a ball shape. They have not been shown in this image. There are many varieties of onion varying in sweetness, strength of flavour, size and colour.

Onion (UEB uncontracted)

This image shows yellow onion, part of the Allium family, which includes leeks, garlic and chives.There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The plans thin roots are at the bottom of the page. Up the page from the roots is the oval-shaped, onion bulb, covered in a thin, papery, light-brown skin.Growing out of the top of the bulb are five leaves that go up the page vertically. They are long, hollow and pointed at the top of the image. The leaves are pale at the bottom and green further up the page. The onion is a monocot plant. It has a flower head on a long stem that consists of many individual small flowers arranged in a ball shape. They have not been shown in this image. There are many varieties of onion varying in sweetness, strength of flavour, size and colour.

GArden Mint (UEB uncontracted)

This is an image of a sprig of flowering Garden mint: Mentha sachalinensis. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The stem of the plant starts at the bottom centre of the page. No roots have been shown. There are two leaves at the bottom of the stem branching to the left and right.The leaves have been drawn turned towards you so that it is possible to see their shape and veins. They are oval with serrated edges and are arranged in pairs up the stem with each pair rotated by 90 degrees. One of the leaves in the second pair up the page has not been shown as it would obscure other leaves.At the top of the image the stem branches into two, each with a spike of small, pink flowers. Mints can be found in most parts of the world, they are dicots and mostly perennial. Garden mint can grow up to 70 centimetres high. It is used in many countries for cooking and for making tea.

Garden Mint (UEB contracted)

This is an image of a sprig of flowering Garden mint: Mentha sachalinensis. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The stem of the plant starts at the bottom centre of the page. No roots have been shown. There are two leaves at the bottom of the stem branching to the left and right. The leaves have been drawn turned towards you so that it is possible to see their shape and veins. They are oval with serrated edges and are arranged in pairs up the stem with each pair rotated by 90 degrees. One of the leaves in the second pair up the page has not been shown as it would obscure other leaves. At the top of the image the stem branches into two, each with a spike of small, pink flowers. Mints can be found in most parts of the world, they are dicots and mostly perennial. Garden mint can grow up to 70 centimetres high. It is used in many countries for cooking and for making tea.

Tomato (Cross Section) (UEB Uncontracted)

This is a labelled image of a tomato shown in longitudinal cross section (cut through from top to bottom). There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image of the tomato is in the middle of the page.v At its centre is the fruis core and this is surrounded by seeds in the locular cavities. They have a gelatinous covering and are attached to the core by jelly-like threads. On the outside of the fruit are its flesh and skin. At the top of the image is the stem of the tomato with a leaf to the left and right. Tomatoes vary in size between the cherry tomato at about two centimetres to monsters of twelve centimetres, weighing up to three kilos. Although usually a bright red, tomatoes range in colour from a deep red through orange to pale yellow.

Tomato (Cross Section) (UEB Contracted)

This is a labelled image of a tomato shown in longitudinal cross section (cut through from top to bottom). There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image of the tomato is in the middle of the page.v At its centre is the fruis core and this is surrounded by seeds in the locular cavities. They have a gelatinous covering and are attached to the core by jelly-like threads. On the outside of the fruit are its flesh and skin. At the top of the image is the stem of the tomato with a leaf to the left and right. Tomatoes vary in size between the cherry tomato at about two centimetres to monsters of twelve centimetres, weighing up to three kilos. Although usually a bright red, tomatoes range in colour from a deep red through orange to pale yellow.

Tomato (Cross Section) (Large Print)

This is a labelled image of a tomato shown in longitudinal cross section (cut through from top to bottom). There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image of the tomato is in the middle of the page.v At its centre is the fruis core and this is surrounded by seeds in the locular cavities. They have a gelatinous covering and are attached to the core by jelly-like threads. On the outside of the fruit are its flesh and skin. At the top of the image is the stem of the tomato with a leaf to the left and right. Tomatoes vary in size between the cherry tomato at about two centimetres to monsters of twelve centimetres, weighing up to three kilos. Although usually a bright red, tomatoes range in colour from a deep red through orange to pale yellow.

Star Fruit (Cross-Section) (UEB Uncontracted)

This is a labelled image of a star fruit (also known as a carambola) shown in horizontal cross section (cut through from side to side). There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The star fruit is shown in centre of the page; it is a long fruit, and has three to six ridges (usually five) running down its sides. These ridges give the fruit a star-like shape in cross section. There are five seeds in the centre of the image; their arrangement matches that of the ridges on the fruit. The star fruit is usually about ten centimetres long. Its flesh and skin are a light yellowy green and can be tinged with orange when very ripe.

Star Fruit (Cross-Section) (UEB Contracted)

This is a labelled image of a star fruit (also known as a carambola) shown in horizontal cross section (cut through from side to side). There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The star fruit is shown in centre of the page; it is a long fruit, and has three to six ridges (usually five) running down its sides. These ridges give the fruit a star-like shape in cross section. There are five seeds in the centre of the image; their arrangement matches that of the ridges on the fruit. The star fruit is usually about ten centimetres long. Its flesh and skin are a light yellowy green and can be tinged with orange when very ripe.

Star Fruit (Cross-Section) (Large Print)

This is a labelled image of a star fruit (also known as a carambola) shown in horizontal cross section (cut through from side to side). There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The star fruit is shown in centre of the page; it is a long fruit, and has three to six ridges (usually five) running down its sides. These ridges give the fruit a star-like shape in cross section. There are five seeds in the centre of the image; their arrangement matches that of the ridges on the fruit. The star fruit is usually about ten centimetres long. Its flesh and skin are a light yellowy green and can be tinged with orange when very ripe.

Orange (Cross Section) (UEB Uncontracted)

This is a labelled image of an orange shown in horizontal cross section (cut through from side to side). There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The orange is shown in centre of the page. The roughly triangular shapes of the segments in cross section are arranged around the centre of the fruit. In each segment, near the centre of the image, there is a pip (seed) shown. This will not always be the case as many varieties have been bred to be seedless. The skin or peel of the orange comprises soft pith covered by a thin layer, commonly known as zest; it contains fruity, aromatic oils and is often used by chefs to add citrus notes to dishes. The orange can vary from six to twelve centimetres in diameter.

Orange (Cross Section) (UEB Contracted)

This is a labelled image of an orange shown in horizontal cross section (cut through from side to side). There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The orange is shown in centre of the page. The roughly triangular shapes of the segments in cross section are arranged around the centre of the fruit. In each segment, near the centre of the image, there is a pip (seed) shown. This will not always be the case as many varieties have been bred to be seedless. The skin or peel of the orange comprises soft pith covered by a thin layer, commonly known as zest; it contains fruity, aromatic oils and is often used by chefs to add citrus notes to dishes. The orange can vary from six to twelve centimetres in diameter.

Orange (Cross Section) (Large Print)

This is a labelled image of an orange shown in horizontal cross section (cut through from side to side). There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The orange is shown in centre of the page. The roughly triangular shapes of the segments in cross section are arranged around the centre of the fruit. In each segment, near the centre of the image, there is a pip (seed) shown. This will not always be the case as many varieties have been bred to be seedless. The skin or peel of the orange comprises soft pith covered by a thin layer, commonly known as zest; it contains fruity, aromatic oils and is often used by chefs to add citrus notes to dishes. The orange can vary from six to twelve centimetres in diameter.

Cantaloupe Melon (Cross-section) (UEB Uncontracted)

This is a labelled image of a cantaloupe melon shown in longitudinal cross section (cut through from top to bottom). There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image of the cantaloupe melon fills the page. At its centre is a cavity filled with seeds. Surrounding this is the sweet and juicy flesh and thick rind-like skin of the fruit. The cantaloupe is about fifteen to twenty centimetres in length. Its skin is a dull beige grey colour but the flesh inside is a delicate pink orange.

Cantaloupe Melon (Cross-section) (UEB Contracted)

This is a labelled image of a cantaloupe melon shown in longitudinal cross section (cut through from top to bottom). There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image of the cantaloupe melon fills the page. At its centre is a cavity filled with seeds. Surrounding this is the sweet and juicy flesh and thick rind-like skin of the fruit. The cantaloupe is about fifteen to twenty centimetres in length. Its skin is a dull beige grey colour but the flesh inside is a delicate pink orange.

Cantaloupe Melon (Cross-section) (Large Print)

This is a labelled image of a cantaloupe melon shown in longitudinal cross section (cut through from top to bottom). There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image of the cantaloupe melon fills the page. At its centre is a cavity filled with seeds. Surrounding this is the sweet and juicy flesh and thick rind-like skin of the fruit. The cantaloupe is about fifteen to twenty centimetres in length. Its skin is a dull beige grey colour but the flesh inside is a delicate pink orange.

Cacao fruit (Cross-section) (UEB Uncontracted)

This is a labelled image of a cacao fruit in longitudinal cross section (cut through from top to bottom). This fruit is the source of cocoa beans, from which chocolate products are made. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image of the cacao fruit is in the middle of the page. At its centre is a cavity filled with white pulp and cocoa beans (seeds), which are also white and light brown, and only change to their familiar very dark brown colour after processing. The hard, leathery rind or skin is ridged and is up to three centimetres thick. The fruit is between fifteen and thirty centimetres long.

Cacao fruit (Cross-section) (UEB Contracted)

This is a labelled image of a cacao fruit in longitudinal cross section (cut through from top to bottom). This fruit is the source of cocoa beans, from which chocolate products are made. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image of the cacao fruit is in the middle of the page. At its centre is a cavity filled with white pulp and cocoa beans (seeds), which are also white and light brown, and only change to their familiar very dark brown colour after processing. The hard, leathery rind or skin is ridged and is up to three centimetres thick. The fruit is between fifteen and thirty centimetres long.

Cacao fruit (Cross-section) (Large Print)

This is a labelled image of a cacao fruit in longitudinal cross section (cut through from top to bottom). This fruit is the source of cocoa beans, from which chocolate products are made. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image of the cacao fruit is in the middle of the page. At its centre is a cavity filled with white pulp and cocoa beans (seeds), which are also white and light brown, and only change to their familiar very dark brown colour after processing. The hard, leathery rind or skin is ridged and is up to three centimetres thick. The fruit is between fifteen and thirty centimetres long.

Bell pepper (Cross-section) (UEB Uncontracted)

This is a labelled image of a bell pepper in longitudinal cross section (cut through from top to bottom). There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image of the bell pepper is in the middle of the page. At its centre is the fruits core covered by seeds. Around the core is a void, and around this, on the outside of the fruit, are its flesh and skin. At the top of the image is the peppers stem. The pepper is about ten centimetres long and although bright green when immature, can be be red, yellow or even orange when fully ripened.

Bell pepper (Cross-section) (UEB Contracted)

This is a labelled image of a bell pepper in longitudinal cross section (cut through from top to bottom). There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image of the bell pepper is in the middle of the page. At its centre is the fruits core covered by seeds. Around the core is a void, and around this, on the outside of the fruit, are its flesh and skin. At the top of the image is the peppers stem. The pepper is about ten centimetres long and although bright green when immature, can be be red, yellow or even orange when fully ripened.