Author: Hetal Adesara
Publisher: Om Books International
ISBN: 9384225703
Category : Indic fiction (English)
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
All Rhea had ever wanted was the perfect Mills and Boon romance but considering the world she lived in, it was probably too much to ask. She was raised in a traditional and conservative Sikh family in Jalandhar, where it was unfathomable for a girl to be unmarried at 25, let alone 33. But here she was, a single, independent girl, still in search of Mr. Right. Her search had begun at a very early age but not of her own accord. At 15, she was engaged to a 23-year-old boy, but that story didn't go as her parents had planned. Her first step into the arena called love began on the wrong footing in this way and little did she know, the jinx would haunt her for a long, long time. In her pursuit of the right man, there would be many wrong ones, making the better part of her early young life revolve around finding her 'other half '. Between a domineering mother, a hapless but supportive father and the legion of boys who go in and out of her life, Rhea tries her best to make sense of her chaotic world. Key Features: A light, breezy read on the pitfalls and processes of arranged marriagesA coming-of-age novel where the protagonist gradually realizes she doesn't need to play by the bookMemorable characters etched out in an enjoyable styleWorldwide readership or marketLovers of young adult and general fiction, commercial fiction readers, general-trade readers
Matrimonial Mocktales
Author: Hetal Adesara
Publisher: Om Books International
ISBN: 9384225703
Category : Indic fiction (English)
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
All Rhea had ever wanted was the perfect Mills and Boon romance but considering the world she lived in, it was probably too much to ask. She was raised in a traditional and conservative Sikh family in Jalandhar, where it was unfathomable for a girl to be unmarried at 25, let alone 33. But here she was, a single, independent girl, still in search of Mr. Right. Her search had begun at a very early age but not of her own accord. At 15, she was engaged to a 23-year-old boy, but that story didn't go as her parents had planned. Her first step into the arena called love began on the wrong footing in this way and little did she know, the jinx would haunt her for a long, long time. In her pursuit of the right man, there would be many wrong ones, making the better part of her early young life revolve around finding her 'other half '. Between a domineering mother, a hapless but supportive father and the legion of boys who go in and out of her life, Rhea tries her best to make sense of her chaotic world. Key Features: A light, breezy read on the pitfalls and processes of arranged marriagesA coming-of-age novel where the protagonist gradually realizes she doesn't need to play by the bookMemorable characters etched out in an enjoyable styleWorldwide readership or marketLovers of young adult and general fiction, commercial fiction readers, general-trade readers
Publisher: Om Books International
ISBN: 9384225703
Category : Indic fiction (English)
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
All Rhea had ever wanted was the perfect Mills and Boon romance but considering the world she lived in, it was probably too much to ask. She was raised in a traditional and conservative Sikh family in Jalandhar, where it was unfathomable for a girl to be unmarried at 25, let alone 33. But here she was, a single, independent girl, still in search of Mr. Right. Her search had begun at a very early age but not of her own accord. At 15, she was engaged to a 23-year-old boy, but that story didn't go as her parents had planned. Her first step into the arena called love began on the wrong footing in this way and little did she know, the jinx would haunt her for a long, long time. In her pursuit of the right man, there would be many wrong ones, making the better part of her early young life revolve around finding her 'other half '. Between a domineering mother, a hapless but supportive father and the legion of boys who go in and out of her life, Rhea tries her best to make sense of her chaotic world. Key Features: A light, breezy read on the pitfalls and processes of arranged marriagesA coming-of-age novel where the protagonist gradually realizes she doesn't need to play by the bookMemorable characters etched out in an enjoyable styleWorldwide readership or marketLovers of young adult and general fiction, commercial fiction readers, general-trade readers
The New Wedding Book
Author: Michelle Bilodeau
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1459747135
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Plan your wedding without the weight of outdated customs and get hitched in a way that is authentic, fun, and true to who you are. From the minute couples become engaged, they are pressured to buy into a one-size-fits-all wedding. By breaking down the antiquated traditions of that #blessedweddingday, The New Wedding Book will help you and your betrothed throw those icky traditions to the curb in honour of having the wedding of your actual dreams — not the one you've been force-fed for decades by the wedding-industrial complex. Inspiring couples to plan their wedding in a way that is meaningful to them, Bilodeau and Cleveland debunk the manufactured traditions, advocate for realistic budgets, offer brilliant advice from real-life couples, and confront the crushing pressure for weddings to be perfect.
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1459747135
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Plan your wedding without the weight of outdated customs and get hitched in a way that is authentic, fun, and true to who you are. From the minute couples become engaged, they are pressured to buy into a one-size-fits-all wedding. By breaking down the antiquated traditions of that #blessedweddingday, The New Wedding Book will help you and your betrothed throw those icky traditions to the curb in honour of having the wedding of your actual dreams — not the one you've been force-fed for decades by the wedding-industrial complex. Inspiring couples to plan their wedding in a way that is meaningful to them, Bilodeau and Cleveland debunk the manufactured traditions, advocate for realistic budgets, offer brilliant advice from real-life couples, and confront the crushing pressure for weddings to be perfect.
How to Be Married (to Melissa)
Author: Dustin Nickerson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1400231620
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Your therapist told you that marriage was no laughing matter, but standup comedian and podcaster Dustin Nickerson begs to differ. Join Dustin as he draws on experiences from his incredibly average life to share tips for appreciating the uniqueness of every marriage. Through storytelling and brutally honest disclosures, Dustin brings his highly relatable brand of humor to the challenges couples may face, including eating healthy (versus being happy), parenting (building crucial survival skills), finances (bill collectors, anyone?), and church attendance (Melissa's purse holds enough mints and fidget toys to entertain the kids and Dustin). Go beyond the formulas and charts of conventional marriage advice as you dig deep into your one-of-a-kind relationship. In this book written for actual married humans by an actual married human, Dustin shares: Why laughter in your marriage is essential--even in the hard times Why in marriage, unlike on Southwest, your baggage does not fly free An approach to problem-solving (we're talking money, kids, and in-laws) that brings you closer Why you should never put Scattergories on your wedding registry Praise for How to Be Married (to Melissa): "How to Be Married (to Melissa) feels like you're having a conversation with a guy who has legitimate experience and expertise in my favorite things: faith, marriage, and comedy. In a culture full of 'fake it till you make it' people, Dustin is the real deal when it comes to all three categories." --Trey Kennedy, comedian
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1400231620
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Your therapist told you that marriage was no laughing matter, but standup comedian and podcaster Dustin Nickerson begs to differ. Join Dustin as he draws on experiences from his incredibly average life to share tips for appreciating the uniqueness of every marriage. Through storytelling and brutally honest disclosures, Dustin brings his highly relatable brand of humor to the challenges couples may face, including eating healthy (versus being happy), parenting (building crucial survival skills), finances (bill collectors, anyone?), and church attendance (Melissa's purse holds enough mints and fidget toys to entertain the kids and Dustin). Go beyond the formulas and charts of conventional marriage advice as you dig deep into your one-of-a-kind relationship. In this book written for actual married humans by an actual married human, Dustin shares: Why laughter in your marriage is essential--even in the hard times Why in marriage, unlike on Southwest, your baggage does not fly free An approach to problem-solving (we're talking money, kids, and in-laws) that brings you closer Why you should never put Scattergories on your wedding registry Praise for How to Be Married (to Melissa): "How to Be Married (to Melissa) feels like you're having a conversation with a guy who has legitimate experience and expertise in my favorite things: faith, marriage, and comedy. In a culture full of 'fake it till you make it' people, Dustin is the real deal when it comes to all three categories." --Trey Kennedy, comedian
Mocktails Made Me Do It
Author: Jassy Davis
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 1524871737
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
This book might make it harder to excuse bad behavior, but it’s proof positive that you don’t need spirits to concoct complex, refreshing, and absolutely delicious cocktails! Watching your health? Shooting for dry January? Just want to try something new? There are plenty of reasons to pass on booze, but that doesn’t mean you need to skip the delicious drinks. Featuring 60 stylish, beautifully illustrated recipes, Mocktails Made Me Do It is just what mindful drinkers need to satisfy their senses with novel mocktails. From pomelo juniper and tonics to probiotic piña coladas, this book has tons of brilliant ideas for expecting mothers, for anyone wanting to make healthier choices, and for amateur mixologists looking to expand their repertoire.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 1524871737
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
This book might make it harder to excuse bad behavior, but it’s proof positive that you don’t need spirits to concoct complex, refreshing, and absolutely delicious cocktails! Watching your health? Shooting for dry January? Just want to try something new? There are plenty of reasons to pass on booze, but that doesn’t mean you need to skip the delicious drinks. Featuring 60 stylish, beautifully illustrated recipes, Mocktails Made Me Do It is just what mindful drinkers need to satisfy their senses with novel mocktails. From pomelo juniper and tonics to probiotic piña coladas, this book has tons of brilliant ideas for expecting mothers, for anyone wanting to make healthier choices, and for amateur mixologists looking to expand their repertoire.
Wild Mocktails and Healthy Cocktails
Author: Lottie Muir
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
ISBN: 1782497668
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 495
Book Description
Create delicious mocktails and low-sugar cocktails, using home-grown and foraged ingredients. Includes a foreword by Jekka McVicar. Award-winning cocktail-maker and gardener Lottie Muir brings you another selection of wonderfully wild and flavourful concoctions from her pop-up bar, The Midnight Apothecary. For this new repertoire of drinks, Lottie set herself a threefold challenge: to achieve the same amount of pleasure and balance that refined sugar provides in the taste and mouth-feel of a cocktail, to create new aromatic and bitter-forward drinks, and to make delicious new mocktails for those who want to consume no, or less, alcohol. Lottie has created delicious infusions, cordials, sodas, shrubs, bitters, teas and tonics that can be mixed alcohol free as mocktails – try out the Cherry Blossom and Flowering Currant Cordial, the Thyme and Licorice Syrup, or the Iced Spring Tonic Tea – or added to your favourite spirits to create a magical take on old-time classics, such as the Wild Negroni or the Windfall Punch. There is the perfect drink for any time of the year and whatever your mood, so whether it is Dry January mocktails that you need, no-added-sugar fun, or the restorative powers of an indulgent cocktail, Lottie's plant-powered potions hit the right spot.
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
ISBN: 1782497668
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 495
Book Description
Create delicious mocktails and low-sugar cocktails, using home-grown and foraged ingredients. Includes a foreword by Jekka McVicar. Award-winning cocktail-maker and gardener Lottie Muir brings you another selection of wonderfully wild and flavourful concoctions from her pop-up bar, The Midnight Apothecary. For this new repertoire of drinks, Lottie set herself a threefold challenge: to achieve the same amount of pleasure and balance that refined sugar provides in the taste and mouth-feel of a cocktail, to create new aromatic and bitter-forward drinks, and to make delicious new mocktails for those who want to consume no, or less, alcohol. Lottie has created delicious infusions, cordials, sodas, shrubs, bitters, teas and tonics that can be mixed alcohol free as mocktails – try out the Cherry Blossom and Flowering Currant Cordial, the Thyme and Licorice Syrup, or the Iced Spring Tonic Tea – or added to your favourite spirits to create a magical take on old-time classics, such as the Wild Negroni or the Windfall Punch. There is the perfect drink for any time of the year and whatever your mood, so whether it is Dry January mocktails that you need, no-added-sugar fun, or the restorative powers of an indulgent cocktail, Lottie's plant-powered potions hit the right spot.
Baby Proof: Mocktails for the Mom-to-Be
Author: Nicole Nared-Washington
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1682681556
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
What to drink when you’re expecting. When blogger Nicole Nared-Washington got pregnant, she knew she was going to miss Bellinis with her girlfriends and a glass of wine with dinner—and then she realized she this was an opportunity to stay social and fun without the booze. In Baby Proof, Nared-Washington shares the 50 recipes that got her through dinner parties, barbecues, date nights, and even morning sickness. She uses fresh fruit and herbs to create non-alcoholic drinks such as: Baby Sunrise White Grape and Basil Spritzer Raspberry Leaf Sangria You don’t need the spirits to enjoy the cocktail (honestly!).
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1682681556
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
What to drink when you’re expecting. When blogger Nicole Nared-Washington got pregnant, she knew she was going to miss Bellinis with her girlfriends and a glass of wine with dinner—and then she realized she this was an opportunity to stay social and fun without the booze. In Baby Proof, Nared-Washington shares the 50 recipes that got her through dinner parties, barbecues, date nights, and even morning sickness. She uses fresh fruit and herbs to create non-alcoholic drinks such as: Baby Sunrise White Grape and Basil Spritzer Raspberry Leaf Sangria You don’t need the spirits to enjoy the cocktail (honestly!).
Growing Your Own Cocktails, Mocktails, Teas & Infusions
Author: Jodi Helmer
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1620083841
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 441
Book Description
There’s nothing quite like a thirst-quenching beverage, especially when it’s made with fresh ingredients you picked from your very own garden! This book will show you what leaves, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and roots to grow in your garden so you can enjoy them from your glass. Filled with beautiful photography and helpful information how to plant, maintain, and harvest each home-grown ingredient, this gardening guide also includes delicious recipes for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to enjoy any time of the year! Also included is advice for making your own syrups, tinctures, and purees. Written by Jodi Hemler, author of Grow Your Own Tea Garden, this book will inspire both small and large space gardeners to enjoy their bounty in a refreshing new way! • An inspirational and instructional guide to growing your own cocktail or mocktail ingredients in your garden • Discover what leaves, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and roots to grow for garden-to-glass cocktails • Learn how to plant, maintain, and harvest each fresh, home-grown ingredient • Includes cocktail recipes for a variety of drinks and mocktails, as well as helpful tips and a guide to making your own infusions, syrups, tinctures, and purees • An ideal resource for a small garden set-up
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1620083841
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 441
Book Description
There’s nothing quite like a thirst-quenching beverage, especially when it’s made with fresh ingredients you picked from your very own garden! This book will show you what leaves, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and roots to grow in your garden so you can enjoy them from your glass. Filled with beautiful photography and helpful information how to plant, maintain, and harvest each home-grown ingredient, this gardening guide also includes delicious recipes for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to enjoy any time of the year! Also included is advice for making your own syrups, tinctures, and purees. Written by Jodi Hemler, author of Grow Your Own Tea Garden, this book will inspire both small and large space gardeners to enjoy their bounty in a refreshing new way! • An inspirational and instructional guide to growing your own cocktail or mocktail ingredients in your garden • Discover what leaves, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and roots to grow for garden-to-glass cocktails • Learn how to plant, maintain, and harvest each fresh, home-grown ingredient • Includes cocktail recipes for a variety of drinks and mocktails, as well as helpful tips and a guide to making your own infusions, syrups, tinctures, and purees • An ideal resource for a small garden set-up
Many Shades of Marriage
Author: Prapulla & Dr. Mythri
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
In this book, you will encounter a variety of characters whose lives intertwine through the thread of marriage. From the initial stages of infatuation and blossoming love to the decision to marry and the inevitable challenges that follow, each story reflects the myriad ways in which marriage is perceived and lived. Some characters see marriage as a solution to financial woes, believing it can provide stability and security. Others view it as a convenient escape from personal responsibility, or as a social trophy to enhance their status. There are also characters who fear commitment and seek the freedom of an open marriage, and those who enter marriage with pure intentions, only to find themselves at a crossroads of expectation and reality. Despite these varying perspectives, the essence of Many Shades of Marriage is to reveal the profound spiritual significance of this ancient institution. Beyond societal expectations and personal gratification, marriage offers a unique path for soul evolution. Personal accountability plays a big part in handling challenges in marriage, just like anywhere else. Marriage, the sacred institution, cannot be held accountable for individual misconceptions about roles and responsibilities; balancing personal ambitions and playing the roles with aplomb is no easy task. True growth and transformation occur through deep commitment and contemplation shared by two individuals. When couples engage in marriage as friends and partners, they evolve individually and create a nurturing environment for the next generation.
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
In this book, you will encounter a variety of characters whose lives intertwine through the thread of marriage. From the initial stages of infatuation and blossoming love to the decision to marry and the inevitable challenges that follow, each story reflects the myriad ways in which marriage is perceived and lived. Some characters see marriage as a solution to financial woes, believing it can provide stability and security. Others view it as a convenient escape from personal responsibility, or as a social trophy to enhance their status. There are also characters who fear commitment and seek the freedom of an open marriage, and those who enter marriage with pure intentions, only to find themselves at a crossroads of expectation and reality. Despite these varying perspectives, the essence of Many Shades of Marriage is to reveal the profound spiritual significance of this ancient institution. Beyond societal expectations and personal gratification, marriage offers a unique path for soul evolution. Personal accountability plays a big part in handling challenges in marriage, just like anywhere else. Marriage, the sacred institution, cannot be held accountable for individual misconceptions about roles and responsibilities; balancing personal ambitions and playing the roles with aplomb is no easy task. True growth and transformation occur through deep commitment and contemplation shared by two individuals. When couples engage in marriage as friends and partners, they evolve individually and create a nurturing environment for the next generation.
Single & Ready for an Arranged Marriage
Author: Thendral Uthaman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
Maya’s ready for a change. She has spent three years in a “dead-end” job, and it’s time to pursue something more creative, something fun. She just needs to break this to her parents. Her Tamil, immigrant parents. But it turns out Maya’s parents are ready for a change, too! They’ve decided it’s time to get her married. She’s 25, after all! They tell her the process will feel like a family-approved dating process where everyone gets a say, and they promise her it won’t be a forced marriage. She can’t see how they’re supposed to agree on a husband for her when she can’t even agree with her mum on a saree. Still, Maya’s tired of swiping left or right for romances with the lifespan of fruit flies. So, after much careful deliberation, she gives in to her parents. Maybe this could be her chance to find “the one”. It will be fine! Right? Except, what starts as a hopeful search for love soon spirals into a whirlwind of speed-dating, societal expectations, and all the chaos of navigating your twenties. With the pressure building up, Maya soon finds herself questioning if she’s falling into exactly what her parents promised it wouldn’t be — a forced marriage. Will Maya find love, or be able to live the life she dreams of?
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
Maya’s ready for a change. She has spent three years in a “dead-end” job, and it’s time to pursue something more creative, something fun. She just needs to break this to her parents. Her Tamil, immigrant parents. But it turns out Maya’s parents are ready for a change, too! They’ve decided it’s time to get her married. She’s 25, after all! They tell her the process will feel like a family-approved dating process where everyone gets a say, and they promise her it won’t be a forced marriage. She can’t see how they’re supposed to agree on a husband for her when she can’t even agree with her mum on a saree. Still, Maya’s tired of swiping left or right for romances with the lifespan of fruit flies. So, after much careful deliberation, she gives in to her parents. Maybe this could be her chance to find “the one”. It will be fine! Right? Except, what starts as a hopeful search for love soon spirals into a whirlwind of speed-dating, societal expectations, and all the chaos of navigating your twenties. With the pressure building up, Maya soon finds herself questioning if she’s falling into exactly what her parents promised it wouldn’t be — a forced marriage. Will Maya find love, or be able to live the life she dreams of?
My City Links: December 2023 Issue
Author: My City Links
Publisher: My City Links
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
The simple wedding ceremonies of yore have given way to ‘events’ that are as mind-boggling in their choice of themes as they are extravagant when it comes to the costs involved. And this begs the question… is it really necessary to go so over the top, often at the expense of traditions and at the risk of incurring wastage? Our Cover Story for this edition takes a long, hard look at this trend and tries to come up with some answers. For long decades, football struggled to find a place in the minds of India’s sports lovers, overshadowed as it was by the more glamorous and mass-appeal-generating game of cricket. This has changed, albeit slowly, in recent years with a new breed of footballers led by the iconic Sunil Chhetri trying to power Indian football to new heights. In City Sports, we take a look at some key factors responsible for this transformation, including the institutional support that is being provided by the government of Odisha. Winters in Odisha may not be as extreme as in some of India’s northern states but the season still brings with it its share of skin problems. In a special feature in City Health, we talk to experts to bring you some practical skincare tips to deal with this weather. Amid a long list of negatives and controversies, it is refreshing to see winds of positive change weep through the Odia entertainment industry, guided by some immensely talented artists from different disciplines. One such individual is Lipika Singh Darai, who was among the 10 chosen for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Breakthrough India. Read more about Lipika and the BAFTA initiative in Screen Shots. A recent musical collaboration between Odia and Assamese artists not only set foottapping but also turned the spotlight firmly on singer Achurjya Borpatra. In Screen Shots, he tells us how the project took shape; he also shares his joy at how the song has touched so many hearts in both states. The section also features the latest series of Savdhaan India, a TV show based on real-life crime stories, which is being shot in Odisha with cast and crew from the state. Arjya Patnaik, who is spearheading this initiative, talks to us about what inspired her to bring the shoot to Odisha.
Publisher: My City Links
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
The simple wedding ceremonies of yore have given way to ‘events’ that are as mind-boggling in their choice of themes as they are extravagant when it comes to the costs involved. And this begs the question… is it really necessary to go so over the top, often at the expense of traditions and at the risk of incurring wastage? Our Cover Story for this edition takes a long, hard look at this trend and tries to come up with some answers. For long decades, football struggled to find a place in the minds of India’s sports lovers, overshadowed as it was by the more glamorous and mass-appeal-generating game of cricket. This has changed, albeit slowly, in recent years with a new breed of footballers led by the iconic Sunil Chhetri trying to power Indian football to new heights. In City Sports, we take a look at some key factors responsible for this transformation, including the institutional support that is being provided by the government of Odisha. Winters in Odisha may not be as extreme as in some of India’s northern states but the season still brings with it its share of skin problems. In a special feature in City Health, we talk to experts to bring you some practical skincare tips to deal with this weather. Amid a long list of negatives and controversies, it is refreshing to see winds of positive change weep through the Odia entertainment industry, guided by some immensely talented artists from different disciplines. One such individual is Lipika Singh Darai, who was among the 10 chosen for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Breakthrough India. Read more about Lipika and the BAFTA initiative in Screen Shots. A recent musical collaboration between Odia and Assamese artists not only set foottapping but also turned the spotlight firmly on singer Achurjya Borpatra. In Screen Shots, he tells us how the project took shape; he also shares his joy at how the song has touched so many hearts in both states. The section also features the latest series of Savdhaan India, a TV show based on real-life crime stories, which is being shot in Odisha with cast and crew from the state. Arjya Patnaik, who is spearheading this initiative, talks to us about what inspired her to bring the shoot to Odisha.