Handbook of Vanilla Science and Technology


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An updated guide to the production, science, and uses of vanilla Vanilla is a flavor and fragrance in foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and a wealth of other products. Now in its second edition, the Handbook of Vanilla Science and Technology provides a comprehensive and updated review of the science and technology used in these items’ production and supply. Featuring contributions from an international range of experts, this revised edition covers a multitude of topics, including agricultural production, global markets, analytical methods, sensory analysis, food and fragrance applications, organic farming and fair trade, botanical diseases, and novel uses. The Handbook of Vanilla Science and Technology, Second Edition is a vital resource for producers, distributors, and scientists involved in vanilla’s growth and utilization, and offers readers: A guide to the cultivation, extraction, analysis, DNA sequencing, and marketing of vanilla Information on the production of vanilla in a range of countries such as Mexico, Australia, Costa Rica, and India Guidelines on the quality control of vanilla beans and extracts Information on fair trade and the future of vanilla




The Calorie Counter


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Now updated with calorie counts for more than 20,000 foods, "The Calorie Counter" can help readers balance the number of calories they eat with the number of calories they burn, discover effective ways to burn calories, and determine how many calories are needed on a daily basis to keep their bodies running properly. Original.




The Complete Food Counter


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Now updated with the latest information on nutrition and food counts, this authoritative resource contains revised and expanded listings of calories, protein, cholesterol, and other contents for more than 17,000 food item entries. Revised reissue.




CMJ New Music Report


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CMJ New Music Report is the primary source for exclusive charts of non-commercial and college radio airplay and independent and trend-forward retail sales. CMJ's trade publication, compiles playlists for college and non-commercial stations; often a prelude to larger success.




The Simple Diet


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Lose up to 50 pounds in 12 weeks with a doctor's proven plan for losing weight-quickly, easily, and permanently. No counting, no measuring, no hassle. If you have tried to lose weight and failed, or lost weight and failed to keep it off, you're not alone. Two out of three Americans are overweight, many with between thirty and one hundred pounds to lose. Now Dr. James W. Anderson, a professor of medicine and clinical nutrition at the University of Kentucky, shares his groundbreaking, scientifically based nutritional plan that has already helped thousands of Americans lose weight-sometimes more than one hundred pounds-and keep it off permanently. It can also help you: Lower cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar. Reverse type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other obesity-related health conditions. Decrease your risk for type 2 diabetes and its related consequences. Eliminate the need for dangerous (and expensive) gastric bypass surgery. Help you feel better about yourself and enjoy your life! Best of all, you can use prepared foods that are easy to find in the supermarket. There's no calorie counting. No measuring. No guesswork. And if you stick with this easy-to-follow plan-as thousands of people already have-there's a nearly foolproof guarantee of success. Lifelong success. Many people have changed their eating habits and improved their health by using this program. Now it's your turn.




The Fat Counter


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Celebrating 20 years in print, this invaluable guide shows readers how to reduce fat intake, lose weight, and protect their health. It contains the most up-to-date listings for restaurant chains and take-out foods as well as the latest news on trans fats, food labels, and more. Reissue.




Vanilla Slim


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A San Francisco adult magazine writer describes how his limited prospects led him to open an "escort service," in a personal account of his adventures as an unlikely and drug-using pimp who struggled to understand the women working for him and the men who requested their services. Original.




The Pocket Calorie Counter


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A speedy, discreet way to stay informed about the content of your meals and snacks, wherever you are! Count on it! Contains more than 8,000 entries. Provides calorie counts for most foods and beverages, as well as protein, carbs, fiber, sodium, fats, and other essentials. Includes menu items from popular restaurants, too! Tables are fully visible at most font sizes-no need to squint. Column headings in nutritional information charts signify as follows: SS= Serving Size, C= Calories, TF= Total Fat (g), SF= Saturated Fat (g), S= Sodium (mg), CB= Carbohydrates (g), F= Fiber (g), P= Protein (g).




The Most Complete Food Counter


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Annette Natow and Jo-Ann Heslin, registered dietitians and authors of Pocket's many phenomenally successful "Counter" books, bring their astounding expertise to a superb encyclopedia of food values. The essential reference for everyday use, THE MOST COMPLETE FOOD COUNTER, 2nd Edition contains: * listings for calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, sodium, calcium, vitamins A and C, and folic acid * more than 21,000 entries of individual food items--with no repetitions * listings for national and regional brand-name foods, vegetarian, ethnic, organic and take-out items * an A-to-Z dictionary of clearly defined terms, all in an easy, accessible format.




The Ultimate Carbohydrate Counter


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Two noted nutritionists help readers sort through the carbs that are best for them in this revised guide. Contains more than 15,000 listings of brand-name foods, generic foods, and restaurant selections with information on carb and sugar content, and portion size. Reissue.