Les Johns

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The author has traveled widely on all continents and is still keen to visit new places and to meet new people. He has lived and/or worked in Europe, Africa, Australia and U.S.A. and has visited Asia frequently. He has moved from country to country frequently often with the whole family when the children (2) were young, under five, and when they were older. Children are flexible and adaptable and their education loses nothing from wide and varied experience. Over one period the family had made an international or intercontinental move every eighteen months. The reasons related to employment, political/social conditions and simple preference but there was always an eye on safety and the future of the children. Given the university and career successes of the children travel has been a great educator. The author is always looking for further adventures in different places meeting more friends.

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TT's Tips on Acid Reflux
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 4,570. Language: American English. Published: June 5, 2015 by Les Johns. Categories: Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Diseases / gastrointestinal, Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Healthcare issues
Acid reflux is a common condition that may be simply irritating or a serious problem. It may require treatment with "prescription only" drugs or even surgery. Taking it lightly is never a good idea without a thorough medical examination. The symptoms can "mask" other life threatening conditions from cancers to heart attacks.
15 Dessert Recipes
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 3,580. Language: American English. Published: May 29, 2015 by Les Johns. Categories: Nonfiction » Cooking, Food, Wine, Spirits » Desserts, Nonfiction » Cooking, Food, Wine, Spirits » General cookbooks
Desserts should always be the perfect end to a great meal. They may be simple or complex but they should always be appropriate for the occasion and the meal. Diners of all ages enjoy desserts but children are always pleased with these offerings. Desserts are an indulgence to be taken with thanks and satisfaction.
15 Slow Cooker Recipes
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 2,860. Language: American English. Published: May 28, 2015 by Les Johns. Categories: Nonfiction » Cooking, Food, Wine, Spirits » Methods / slow cooking, Nonfiction » Cooking, Food, Wine, Spirits » General cookbooks
Slow cookers can produce both savoury and dessert dishes with equal ease. Cooking is performed at low temperatures over a long period. There are dangers inherent in this way of cooking but nothing as dramatic and dangerous as rapid depressurization which can happen with pressure cookers. Meals prepared in slow cookers are delicious and easy to make.
15 Egg Recipes
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 2,880. Language: American English. Published: May 21, 2015 by Les Johns. Categories: Nonfiction » Cooking, Food, Wine, Spirits » Methods / Quick & Easy, Nonfiction » Cooking, Food, Wine, Spirits » General cookbooks
Eggs, usually chickens' eggs, are nutritious and healthy food which are easily prepared by even inexperienced cooks. Eggs once had a reputation for being producers of cholesterol, an excess of which presented the risk of heart attacks. This has now been largely discounted and like anything else, eggs eaten in moderation, are good and tasty food.
15 Pressure Cooker Recipes
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 4,130. Language: American English. Published: May 19, 2015 by Les Johns. Categories: Nonfiction » Cooking, Food, Wine, Spirits » Appliances & accessories, Nonfiction » Cooking, Food, Wine, Spirits » Methods / General
Pressure cookers allow cooking at high temperatures and pressures. This enables good use to be made of the cheaper, tougher but tasty cuts of meat. Pressure cookers were the first "green" appliances before that rem was in general use. They are still valued item in kitchens as they were just after WW11 prior to the age of infra red and microwave ovens.
15 Perfect Potato Recipes
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 3,740. Language: American English. Published: May 18, 2015 by Les Johns. Categories: Nonfiction » Cooking, Food, Wine, Spirits » Specific ingredients / vegetables, Nonfiction » Cooking, Food, Wine, Spirits » General cookbooks
Potatoes are the perfect accompaniment for a host of other ingredients or they can be enjoyed just by themselves. Any good cook can make something delicious by any method of cooking potatoes whole, sliced, pureed or just skinned in a few minutes or over a an hour or so. Versatility is the potato's second name.
15 Mostly Easy Aubergine Recipes
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 3,320. Language: American English. Published: May 16, 2015 by Les Johns. Categories: Nonfiction » Cooking, Food, Wine, Spirits » Specific ingredients / vegetables, Nonfiction » Cooking, Food, Wine, Spirits » International
The aubergine is an exciting purple, white or green vegetable which comes in many sizes and shapes. It is often commonly called the Egg Plant except in England where "aubergine" is the correct name. In Asia it is known as the "brinjal" and it has other names in the middle East and Arab countries. It is suitable for salads, hot and spicy dishes and can be fried, stewed boiled or baked.
TT's Tips on Aging
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 8,280. Language: American English. Published: April 28, 2015 by Les Johns. Categories: Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Aging well
This book provides help and information on ageing, retiring and becoming a successful senior citizen. It comes to us all. We might as well do our best at it.
TT's Tips on Cats
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 10,970. Language: American English. Published: April 19, 2015 by Les Johns. Categories: Nonfiction » Home & Garden » Pets & livestock » Cats, Nonfiction » Home & Garden » Pets & livestock » Cats
Cats are very popular pets. They have been the companions of royalty and ordinary folk for centuries.Requirements for their care, their diseases and problems and possible resolution of difficulties are discussed. The important matter of just how to obtain a cat is also described. Issues of grooming, groomers, veterinary services and medical insurance are also dealt with. Any prospective cat owner
TT's Tips on Home Brewing
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 6,690. Language: American English. Published: April 11, 2015 by Les Johns. Categories: Nonfiction » Cooking, Food, Wine, Spirits » Beverages - Beer, Nonfiction » Cooking, Food, Wine, Spirits » Beer
Home Brewing is a hobby which permits the production of beer at least as good as any commercial beverage but at a much lower cost. This activity can be as simple or as complex as the home brewer desires. The product will be tailor made to the brewer's taste or that of friends. A perfect brew from your own production line cannot be bettered.
TT's Tips on Photography
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 10,310. Language: American English. Published: April 11, 2015 by Les Johns. Categories: Nonfiction » Reference » Personal & Practical Guides, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Personal Growth / General
This book is intended to encourage newcomers to the activity. It provides details of the kinds of photographic subjects available as specializations. The choices can be matched to the existing skills of participants. The book moves from the history of photography to the "selfies" made possible by the use of smart 'phones.
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Books

How to Retire in the Philippines
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 24,580. Language: English. Published: February 26, 2015 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » Travel - Reference, Nonfiction » General reference » Bibliographies & indices
This book is intended to help pending retirees choose the country to which they wish to retire. It contains information on the country, its climate and environment, its history, its infrastructure and its physical features. Details are given of the visas available for permanent residence and how to apply and obtain such visas.
How to Retire in Colombia
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 24,060. Language: American English. Published: April 18, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » Travel - Reference
If life in the Republic of Colombia appeals as a retirement option or as a lifestyle at any age then this book will be of interest. Much research time will be saved by reading this book and following the resource links included. It is important to address all parameters before a move abroad on a permanent basis is made. For retirees this is very true because the time for recovery is short.
A Short English Grammar (Revised Edition 2015)
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 15,030. Language: English. Published: March 23, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Language Instruction » English as a second language, Nonfiction » Language Instruction » English as a second language
Competency in the use of the English language is an essential skill. This short book provides the opportunity for all students from primary to university level and for those already in the workforce to enhance their ability in the language and to improve their comprehension and expression.
Retirement Abroad - Your Complete Resource
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 22,130. Language: American English. Published: February 26, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » Travel - Reference, Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests » Senior
It is important to address all parameters before a move abroad on a permanent basis is made. For retirees this is doubly true because the time for any recovery from a bad decision may not be available. To paraphrase a well known saying - retire in haste, regret for ever. Reading this book will mitigate this possibility.
How to Retire in Your World
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 20,990. Language: American English. Published: February 22, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » Travel - Reference, Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests » Senior
If adopting the life of a perpetual tourist appeals as a retirement option or as a lifestyle at any age then this book will be of interest. Much research time will be saved by reading this book and following the resource links included.
How to Retire in New Zealand
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 19,220. Language: American English. Published: February 21, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » Travel - Reference, Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests » Senior
If New Zealand is a country which appeals as a retirement haven then this book will be of interest. Much research time will be saved by reading this book and following the resource links included.
How to Retire in Australia
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 17,600. Language: American English. Published: February 21, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » Travel - Reference, Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests » Senior
If Australia is a country which appeals as a retirement haven then this book will be of interest. Much research time will be saved by reading this book and following the resource links included.
How to Retire in Canada
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 19,780. Language: American English. Published: February 20, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » Travel - Reference, Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests » Senior
If Canada is a country which appeals as a retirement haven then this book will be of interest. Much research time will be saved by reading this book and following the resource links included.
How to Retire in Belize
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 19,260. Language: American English. Published: February 19, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » Travel - Reference, Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests » Senior
If the Belize is a country which appeals as a retirement haven then this book will be of interest. Much research time will be saved by reading this book and following the resource links included.
How to Retire in Panama
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 20,340. Language: American English. Published: February 18, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » Travel - Reference, Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests » Senior
If Panama is a country which appeals as a retirement haven then this book will be of interest. Much research time will be saved by reading this book and following the resource links included.
How to Retire in the Dominican Republic
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 21,180. Language: American English. Published: February 17, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » Travel - Reference, Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests » Senior
If the Republic of Dominica is a country which appeals as a retirement haven then this book will be of interest. Much research time will be saved by reading this book and following the resource links included.
How to Retire in Malaysia
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 20,220. Language: American English. Published: February 16, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » Travel - Reference, Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests » Senior
If Malaysia is a country which appeals as a retirement haven then this book will be of interest. Much research time will be saved by reading this book and following the resource links included.
How to Retire in Ecuador
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 21,720. Language: American English. Published: February 14, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » Travel - Reference, Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests » Senior
If Ecuador is a country which appeals as a retirement haven then this book will be of interest. Much research time will be saved by reading this book and following the resource links included.
How to Retire in The Commonwealth of Dominica
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 23,730. Language: American English. Published: February 13, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » Travel - Reference, Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests » Senior
If The Commonwealth of Dominica is a country which appeals as a retirement haven then this book will be of interest. Much research time will be saved by reading this book and following the resource links included.
How to Retire in Uruguay
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 23,130. Language: American English. Published: February 13, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » Travel - Reference, Nonfiction » Travel » Travel - Reference
If Uruguay is a country which appeals as a retirement haven then this book will be of interest. Much research time will be saved by reading this book and following the resource links included.
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