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THE G.I. DIET CLINIC: Rick
Gallo’s Week-by-Week Guide
to Permanent Weight Loss
Rick Gallop
Random House Canada
ISBN 978-0-679-31439-4 (0-679-31439-3)
As its name suggests,
The G.I. Diet Clinic
is a weight loss book
based on how the body
breaks down carbohydrates
and processes
them into fuel, or the
glycemic index. Written
by a former president of
the Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Ontario,
Gallop coaches readers
to a healthier lifestyle by
taking them through a
13-week program complete with meal plans, restaurant
tips, grocery shopping, craving strategies and more.
Packed with real-life advice and support and encouragement
from the experiences and inspiring stories of
e-clinic participants, The G.I. Diet Clinic will make losing
weight easier than you ever imagined.
A MONTH OF SUNDAYS
Glenda Jones
ISBN 978-0-9784492-0-9
Glenda Jones, author of A Month of Sundays, asks
her readers to curl up with a cup of tea and join her in
sharing her collection of articles about life, nostalgia,
humour, family and friends in a country setting.
Originally published in The
Humm, the arts and entertainment
paper that comes out of
the small town of Almonte,
Ontario, Jones has pulled her
writings together from seven
years of writing about everyday
issues — adding a dose of
satire to the mix. Readers will
be intrigued with such chapter
titles as “Confessions of a
Garbage Picker,” “We’re
Washing Our Dishes in Our
DVD Player” and “The Good,
the Bad, and the Malicious”
and will not be disappointed by the comical anecdotes
they describe. While the book will appeal to all ages, it
will be especially enjoyed by those who favour the simpler
times yet are still interested in topics that may be
controversial but are always entertaining.
BEYOND WORK: How Accomplished
People Retire Successfully
Bill Roiter
Wiley
ISBN 10:0470840943 (13:9780470840948)
How do you want to retire? This is the question author Bill
Roiter asks in his book Beyond Work: How Accomplished People
Retire Successfully. It’s not just about finances but challenges that
are essential to planning ahead
for a successful retirement. The
book examines health problems
that may arise and how to deal
with them, social groups to prevent
loneliness, personal interests
to keep one living life to the
fullest and, of course, the financial
— making sure you have
enough money to live the retirement
you want. Using examples
and tools to help plan your
retirement, Beyond Work will
help you enjoy a meaningful
and satisfying retirement.
THE CANADIAN EDIBLE GARDEN:
Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits & Seeds
Alison Beck
Lone Pine Gardening
ISBN 978-1-55105-579-4
Edible plants are also
attractive and can easily be
incorporated into landscaped
property or an ornamental
garden. The Canadian Edible
Garden features 65 accounts
of edible plants, including
photographs, explanations as
to what parts are edible, optimal
growing conditions, dealing
with problems and pests,
when and how to harvest the
plants, tips for best location
and recommended varieties.
Not only can you add unique
colours and textures to your
garden, but you can make your meals more enticing by adding
edible plants to the mixture.
Compiled by Doris Ohlmann.
To source or purchase any of the books we have listed in this column,
simply take the ISBN number and author’s name to any bookstore for
a special order. Libraries may not carry all the books listed on this page.
Due West Magazine • Page 37 • Fall 2008