About Books & Literature: Veterans Day, plus a Steve Jobs Biography & More

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor "How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!" - Maya Angelou This week, we celebrate Veterans Day here in the United States. It also happens to be Election Day today, so don't forget to honor our veterans by exercising one of the rights that so fundamentally defines our freedom: the right to vote! Poems of War and Remembrance Of course the most famous poem associated with Veterans Day is John McRae's "In Flanders Fields", which he wrote after witnessing the death of a fellow soldier in WWI. It's a beautiful piece, and always worth a re-read, as are the rest of the poems in our War and Remembrance series. See More About:  war poems  william shakespeare  walt whitman Review: 'Steve Jobs' by Walter Isaacson Steve Jobs hand-selected Walter Isaacson (Einstein: His Life and Universe, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life) to write his biography, and it apparently took a fair bit of cajoling to convince the latter to do so. Far from being a vanity piece, though, it's a deeply honest biography that tells a story of a brilliant, flawed, and complex man and how he changed the world. See More About:  steve jobs  walter isaacson  biography Review: 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret' by Brian Selznick Unless you have middle school-aged children, or interact with them regularly, you may well have missed this 2008 Caldecott Medalist, a film adaptation of which is hitting theaters later this month. The book is a work of art -- a challenge to the very idea of what a picture book can be, even -- and I strongly encourage you to give it a read before you see the film. Don't be intimidated by the length; give it a quick flip-through, and you'll see why. See More About:  caldecott winners  illustrators  authors Monty Python, Figuratively Speaking And now for something completely different... Richard Nordquist, About.com's Guide to Grammar and Composition, leads us through a few important rhetorical terms using some of the funniest examples ever written. English teachers and other lovers of language, you'll want to bookmark this one and read it again and again. Books & Literature Ads Books Children Read Books Biography Fiction Novel Books Books on Writing Featured Articles 'The Birds' by Aristophanes November New Book Releases 'The Beauty #1' Review Taste 'Drops of God' Wine 'Hamlet' Study Guide Top Cookbooks for Families   More from About.com What is ADD? Learn more about Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition that affects approximately 2 million children in the United States. More> Living with ADD Distractibility, restlessness, and difficulty organizing oneself are just a few of the issues individuals with ADD must learn to cope with. 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   Tips For Budding Thespians Audition Tips and Techniques Audition Etiquette How To Memorize Lines Advertisement

About Healthy Eating: Get Your Thanksgiving Engines Started

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Healthy Eating From Fiona Haynes, your About Healthy Eating Editor Thanksgiving is a little over two weeks away, so naturally we're featuring some terrific Thanksgiving recipes plus tips for preparing a healthier holiday meal, whether you eat low carb, low fat, local, vegan or gluten free. Planning Your Thanksgiving It's not too soon to plan your Thanksgiving dinner. Indeed, it's probably about time we all got started! Find out all you need to know about choosing the perfect local, organic turkey, preparing it, selecting and cooking local produce, and much more. This step-by-step guide is one you'll want to refer to year in year out. See More About:  thanksgiving  fall recipes  fall vegetables Herb-Brined Organic Free-Range Turkey with Port Gravy Brining followed by air-drying creates a crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside finish. Roasted vegetables and port wine make a lovely, full-bodied sauce. This is also a gluten free recipe, so it works perfectly for everyone who wants to eat turkey! See More About:  whole foods and macrobiotic entree recipes  Gluten-Free Herbed Stuffing Recipe For some, stuffing is the best part of the main Thanksgiving dinner, but if you need to eat gluten free, this poses a problem. The good news is that stuffing can stay on the menu, as there are many gluten-free breads that can be used in place of wheat bread. See More About:  gluten free side dishes  gluten free bread recipes  gluten free seasonal and holiday recipes Vegan and Vegetarian Thanksgiving Desserts The key thing about Thanksgiving is to leave room for dessert. Here is a wonderful selection of desserts suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Healthy Eating Ads Healthy Food Healthy Eating Healthy Breakfast Healthy Diet Health Snacks Featured Articles Low Calorie Turkey Gravy Lower-Fat Pumpkin Pie Dairy-Free Pumpkin Meringue Pie Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce Sugar-Free Baking Kit Sensible Holiday Eating Strategies   More from About.com What is ADD? Learn more about Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition that affects approximately 2 million children in the United States. More> Living with ADD Distractibility, restlessness, and difficulty organizing oneself are just a few of the issues individuals with ADD must learn to cope with. 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: The Details on Diabetes

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Health From Heather Loeb, your About Health Editor The number of people with diabetes is on the rise -- chances are, if you don't have it yourself, you know someone who does. Top 7 Risk Factors for Diabetes While we can't change our genetics and family history, many of the risk factors for developing diabetes are within our control. Gestational Diabetes What Is Insulin Resistance? See More About:  diabetes early warning signs  types of diabetes  unexplained weight loss Is There a Cure for Diabetes? If you come across someone claiming a product can cure your diabetes, it's wise to take a skeptical view. Changing Lifestyle Habits to Manage Type 1 Diabetes See More About:  diabetes life  diabetes management  diabetes treatments Why Glucose Monitoring Is So Important Regular blood sugar testing is key for people with diabetes. It can help you spot dangerously low or high levels before serious problems develop, and can also give you an overall picture of how you're managing your disease. Choosing a Blood Glucose Meter See More About:  glucose tests  types of glucose meters  high blood sugar How to Help People with Diabetes If you have a friend or family member with diabetes, you may be wondering how you can help them. It starts with the right attitude. See More About:  diabetes management  diabetes support and resources  coping with diabetes Health Ads Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Cure for Diabetes Symptoms of Diabetes Diabetes and Diet Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter Dealing With Annoying Gym-Goers Tips on Life With a Pacemaker Is Wheatgrass Beneficial? Gluten-Free Dining Out Causes of Nausea   More from About.com What is ADD? Learn more about Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition that affects approximately 2 million children in the United States. More> Living with ADD Distractibility, restlessness, and difficulty organizing oneself are just a few of the issues individuals with ADD must learn to cope with. 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 Check Your Symptoms Understand Your Test Results Advertisement

About Arts & Crafts: Sparkly Holiday Jewelry, plus Turkey Talk

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Arts & Crafts From Barbara Crews, your About Arts & Crafts Editor Greetings! This past weekend was a crafting party. Seven of us stayed at a friend's lake home and wound up learning new crafts, techniques and created several new holiday pieces. It's such a terrific way to work and we were really very productive. Also - very tired! Now I am all inspired, but with far too many ideas than I can even dream of accomplishing. until next week, Happy Crafting! Sparkly Holiday Bracelet New sparkly stuff for the holidays is always needed. Either for yourself, to give to a favorite friend or make for a craft show. Love this Tila bead bracelet! Also see: Holly Ivy Pendant Beaded Snowflake See More About:  tila bead patterns  free beading patterns  beaded braclet patterns Creating Very Personalized Jewelry How do you decide what jewelry to make for those special presents? Our Jewelry Guide describes her process on how figuring out the perfect present. Inspirations: Favorite Earrings Crystal Bracelets See More About:  making jewelry  jewelry designing  making jewelry gifts Seven Ways to Improve Your Painting We've all been there, a project that needs some improvement or have an idea that just isn't going anywhere. These simple tips that can help just about any artist or crafter improve their work, as well spark creativity when up against that brick wall. See More About:  creating time for painting  creativity  planning a painting 2 New Embroidered Ornament Designs Looking for a unique handmade idea? Check out the two ornament designs that can be embroidered for a variety of projects. Embroidery was one of my first needlework loves and I'm starting to love it all over again. See More About:  embroidery projects  free embroidery patterns  christmas patterns Arts & Crafts Ads Holiday Fairs Jewelry Holiday Shows Holiday Craft Arts & Crafts Shows Featured Articles Quan'tum Art Profile Tapestry Crochet Thanksgiving Pages Jar Toppers Minis for Thanksgiving Lending a Tool: Before and After   More from About.com What is ADD? Learn more about Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition that affects approximately 2 million children in the United States. More> Living with ADD Distractibility, restlessness, and difficulty organizing oneself are just a few of the issues individuals with ADD must learn to cope with. 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   Thanskgiving Creative Thanksgiving Spruce Up With Sewing Pumpkin Centerpieces Advertisement