About Books & Literature: The Nobel Prize, The Pura Belpre Award, and More!

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor This week, we're having a look at literature in the news. Read on! And the Nobel Prize in Literature Goes To... The 2011 Nobel Prize in Literature goes to Tomas Transtromer, an influential Scandinavian poet who has been translated into over 60 languages. According to the Nobel Committee, the prize was awarded to Transtromer "because, through his condensed, translucent images, he gives us fresh access to reality." 2011 Pura Belpre Award Winners The 2011 Pura Belpre Award Winners were also announced this week. This prestigious award honors "a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth," and this year, it was awarded to illustrator Eric Velazquez (Grandma's Gift) and author Pam Munoz Ryan (The Dreamer). Several books were granted Pura Belpre honors, as well. See More About:  children's book awards  latino culture  bilingual children's books One Million Tickets for the World Shakespeare Festival Tickets for the World Shakespeare Festival, part of the United Kingdom's 2012 Cultural Olympiad that will lead up to the 2012 Olympic Games, went on sale yesterday. Precisely one million tickets were offered up -- will you be making your way to London for this record-breaking event? See More About:  world shakespeare festival  Now in Paperback: 'Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk' by David Sedaris And from the publishing world, some new hilarious paperbacks are now on shelves, including David Sedaris's oddball collection of animal-themed stories and Chelsea Handler's hilarious for-grownup-eyes-only collection Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang. See More About:  squirrel seeks chipmunk  david sedaris  Books & Literature Ads Books Nobel Prize Winners Famous Literature Literature CD New Literature Featured Articles Steve Jobs Quotes 5 Great Stage Thrillers Your Language Isn't Any Better (or Worse) Than Mine 11 Poems Everyone Should Know Get a Real-Time Value of Your Comic Book Review: 'Succulent Container Gardening'   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Free E-Texts of Classic Shorts "The Gamekeeper" by Guy de Maupassant "Misery" by Anton Chekhov "Tennessee's Partner" by Francis Bret Harte Advertisement

About Healthy Eating: Apple Recipes for Fall

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Healthy Eating From Fiona Haynes, your About Healthy Eating Editor While most of us consider apples a year-round fruit, there's something special about picking through the new fall crop of Jonagolds, Cameos, Granny Smiths, Red Delicious, and my new favorites, Honey Crisps. So we kick off this week's newsletter with some apple recipes. 10 Low Fat Apple Recipes for Fall In honor of all those wonderful red, green and in between apples, here are some fabulous low fat apple recipes, both savory and sweet. See More About:  low fat apple recipes  low fat fall recipes  Healthy Apple Bread Here's an additional apple recipe, one that's perfect if you follow vegan diet, and simply delicious if you don't. See More About:  healthy bread recipes  dairy-free bread recipes  vegan recipes Getting Enough Magnesium on a Gluten-Free Diet If you have celiac disease, you may not be able to absorb certain vitamins and minerals, especially if yours is a recent diagnosis. One key mineral that may be deficient is magnesium, which is needed by the body for a number of key functions. Here's how to ensure adequate magnesium in your diet. See More About:  gluten free nutrition  gluten free kids  gluten free diets Surviving Cold and Flu Season the Natural Way Taking care of our bodies can go a long way to preventing seasonal illnesses. Here's some great advice about natural supplements and nutritious foods to build our defenses against colds and flu. See More About:  five elements and the five seasons  yin and yang  Healthy Eating Ads Recipes Healthy Eating Diet and Recipes Healthy Foods Sugar Free Recipes Featured Articles Should I Reduce My Intake of Saturated Fat? Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Low Cost Low Carb Feta with Lentils, Corn and Tomatoes Chickpeas with Cranberries   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement

About.com Health: Caring for the Caregiver

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Health From Heather Loeb, your About Health Editor If you're the caregiver for a loved one with an illness, it's easy to put your own well-being on the backburner. But to provide the best care, you need to take care of yourself as well. Taking Time For You One of the most important things to do is to take time out for yourself each day. Whether it's going on a walk or reading before bed, you can recharge your batteries and relieve stress. Caring for Someone With Leukemia or Lymphoma See More About:  caregivers  support groups  When Cancer Affects Your Marriage There's no denying that it can be tough when one partner has cancer. You may feel resentful at how the disease has affected your relationship and your lifestyle. But you can get through it together. How to Support a Spouse With Breast Cancer See More About:  depression  low libido  caregiver burnout When the Caregiver Is Also a Patient If you have a chronic illness yourself, it can be even more difficult to care for someone else. But it's definitely doable, if you plan ahead and follow these tips. See More About:  living with arthritis  daily living activities  coping with arthritis Hiring Outside Help The responsibility of caring for a sick loved one may be too much for you to handle on your own. If you're looking to hire outside help, these tips on the process will help you find the best possible person for the job. See More About:  hiring a caregiver  caregiver support  caregiver resources Health Ads Home Health Care Health Health and Wellbeing Health in Senior Aging Mental Health Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter Great Grains for Athletes Share Your Colonoscopy Experience Do You Have Flat Feet? Sleep and Cholesterol Starting Yoga with Arthritis   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Free Health Tools from About.com Count Calories, Lose Weight Understand Your Test Results Check Your Symptoms Advertisement

About Arts & Crafts: Countdown to Halloween

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Arts & Crafts From Barbara Crews, your About Arts & Crafts Editor Greetings! With three weeks to go to the big day, it's not too late to plan a great Halloween party. It can be a small one for kids to share the fun, an evening bash for friends who can help give out treats (one of our best ones ever) or a neighborhood get-together. Check out all these ideas from the About Guides! Happy Crafting . . . Halloween Party Stuff Printable invitations, loads of game ideas and lots of party food suggestions will help you make this year's party as easy as can be. See More About:  halloween  party supplies  Hanging Pumpkin Lanterns These lanterns are great looking and would be perfect for welcoming trick or treaters and party-goers to your home. And pumpkins certainly have to be easier to carve than the turnip I tried a few weeks ago. See More About:  holiday projects  autumn projects  decorating with candles Party Favors I am a sucker when it comes to making/giving party favors, if you come to my house -- you're going home with something. Whether you like it or not! Fortunately most guests love getting goodies and this Halloween bag just might be holding some elegant chocolates for our guests this year. Basic Costume Sewing Techniques It's that time of the year when our kids and grandkids that want a costume that typically falls into one of three categories. It's not available commercially, too expensive to buy or just doesn't look very good. That's when we think, maybe we can sew that. These tips will guide you through the various techniques needed for costume sewing. Good Luck! See More About:  halloween costume ideas and inspition  free costume patterns  sewing techniques Arts & Crafts Ads Kids Activities Preschool Crafts Halloween for Kids Halloween Art Autumn Crafts Featured Articles Walmart and Handcrafted Crafts? Imagine Earrings Spider and Pumpkins Peyote Toothpick Flags for Scrapbooking Sketchbook Ideas Halloween Stencils   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Arts & Crafts newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   More Halloween The Legend of the Jack O'Lantern Occupy Wall Street Masks and Costumes Halloween Recipes Advertisement