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The Puppy That Came For Christmas by Megan Rix

Dec22

Wonderful

The Puppy That Came For Christmas by Megan Rix is a wonderful book about having puppies to train as service dogs.

This is a delightful account of first time puppy owners Megan Rix and her husband as they navigate the highs and lows of puppy training.

It is also a book about infertility problems and fostering as the couple are deemed too old to adopt.

Emotions run high throughout the book. There are tears and laughter as the couple bond with their puppy, knowing they will have to let her go after six months, for further training.

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Celebrating The Seasons by Amanda Owen

Dec21

Stunningly Beautiful

Celebrating The Seasons With The Yorkshire Shepherdess by Amanda Owen is a most beautiful book that is the perfect accompaniment to the television series Our Yorkshire Farm.

The book is split into twelve months of the year as the reader learns what happens each month at Ravenseat Farm.

There are many beautiful photographs of the landscapes, the animals and the Owen family. I love to see the young girls wearing pretty dresses and wellies as they go about their chores.

To tempt the tastebuds there are recipes each month – one sweet and one savoury.

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Yoga For Beginners by Ntathu Allen

Nov19

Very Helpful

Yoga For Beginners by Ntathu Allen is a powerful little book introducing the reader to the benefits of yoga and also some simple exercises.

Stress is present in many lives today. Stress is no good for us. We need to learn to relax. Ntathu Allen introduces us to breathing techniques designed to help us let go and to relax.

Yoga is good for our bodies. Simple stretches can be beneficial not only to our skeleton but also to our internal organs. Using both diagrams and words Ntathu Allen shows the reader some simple poses – either to be done sitting down on a chair or on your yoga mat.

As we concentrate on our breathing, we will help our mind and bodies to de-stress.

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