Books published by Centennial Books

Can you spot the difference? BRAIN FUN PICTURE PUZZLES  CATS elevates the fun-level of what’s considered a classic among puzzlers. Ragdoll, Siamese, Scottish fold, American shorthair—yes, Brain Fun Picture Puzzles Cats is all about our favorite furry pet, the cat. We’ve got the cutest kitties—romping with their canine or human friends, lounging in the sun and getting up to those adorable antics they’re known for. The best part? These puzzles aren’t just fun; researchers have shown that games like these keep your brain sharp, challenge your powers of observation and train your eye to notice the smallest of details. It a win-win!  Within these pages are several types of picture puzzles: Spot the difference; find one changed photo among six; reassemble a cut-up image; each presented in a variety of categories. Within each category, puzzles are presented in increasing difficulty levels. Alongside each, solvers can compare their time to that of expert puzzlers and check off each difference as they spot it.

The images are ingrained into the American psyche: cowboys and Indians, gunslingers and stagecoach robbers, lassos and saddles, six guns and nooses. It’s a time when freedom seemed as vast as the prairie -- and violence and death loomed behind every ridge. In Haunted West, we look at the ghosts and legends of an older time that are still with us today.  Readers are fascinated by the Wild West and we take them on a journey that spans the past to the present looking at the spirits whose legends are still with us today.  As the wind howls through ghost towns, haunted voices spook the saloons of Bodie and Deadwood, and spooky occurrences rattle the mine shafts of Virginia City and Silverton, you can still hear them, their rattle of spurs, the clink of their whiskey glasses, the crack of their Winchesters. Visit an era bathed in myth, dusted in desert sand, and whose tall tales may not be as wild as you think as we document a time where legends never die.

Eat Yourself Smarter offers techniques to sharpen your memory, improve your focus, boost your energy, make you feel happier, and help you loive longer.We’ve all heard “you are what you eat,” and science now has the receipts on how profoundly foods affect the human brain. From an evolutionary standpoint, our brains were formed to thrive on certain nutrients—and our current diet is often deficient in many of them. East Yourself Smater offers readers a guide to eating in a way that boosts their cognitive function, improves their mood, and lowers their risk of developing dementia or other degenerative neurological conditions. We start with a detailed explanation of exactly how hungry the brain is (the answer: very), and how nutrients do their job to not only feed it well but repair brain-cell membranes, enable synapses to communicate, and prompt chemical “cascades” that keep memory centers functioning at top efficiency. Next, we present a comprehensive diet plan of the very best “brain foods,” from fruits and vegetables to nuts, seeds, healthy fats, and proteins, along with explanations of what makes them brain “superfoods”—along with an “out list” of foods that actively damage brain cells. BONUS:  Includes 20+ pages of delicious, brain-boosting recipes to get started on a new, smarter eating program.

Along with tons of healthy recipes, this is a bright, visual, positive book on a diagnosis that is typically received in a negative manner, and it illustrates how to manage (and even reverse) diabetes, and how to use the disease as a turning point to live our best lives.Too often, a diagnosis of diabetes comes with a lot of “shoulds" - get blood sugar and weight under control, exercise, get more sleep, know your blood sugar. But people don't often get all the how-tos, which are essential for success.  The Diabetes Advantage brings people with diabetes and prediabetes the information and tools they need, from recipes for quick and delicious meals to easy ways to move more, to the top useful tips for managing the emotional and physical rough spots.Our aim is to help anyone who has diabetes or is on the verge of it manage easier and live better. This is your companion, your guide and your cheerleader.

This engagingly written and stunning visual celebration brings readers closer to our savior and explores what's fact, and what's mostly fiction about Jesus Christ.The story of Jesus' birth is one of ancient prophecies, glorious angels, simple shepherds, mysterious kings, a humble and righteous young couple, and a baby who would come to be known as the Savior, the Son of God, the Prince of Peace. Drawing from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, the reader is swept into the world of Roman occupied Galilee two thousand years ago, and discovers why Mary and Joseph had to journey to Bethlehem, even while expecting a baby. Commonly held myths about the Nativity are dispelled, and fascinating insights into Mary, everyday life in Jesus' time, and angels are woven throughout. This book draws readers into a time, a place, and a life that would forever change the world.

Some of the world's top experts, including devoted veterinarians, open a window into the minds of our feline freinds.  Cats have become so beloved in recent years that some 75 million live in American homes as family pets. Another quarter million are community cats, increasingly serving us in barns, breweries, warehouses and more to keep rodents and other unwanted wildlife under control.  Yet the cat has often seemed mysterious—compared to dogs, our cats can feel bit more aloof and difficult to truly “get.”  But new research into our feline friends now reveals their love for us, their secret language, including accents and dialects, and their inner depths. In a series of engaging stories featuring the world’s top experts, veterinarians and pet-owners themselves, this premium book opens a window into the minds of our feline friends. Among the features: How to raise a kitten to become a great cat; how to understand your cat's purrs, meows and body language; how to teach your cat tricks; and how to rescue a stranded cat and make it your own. A bonus feature covers favorite breeds and the advantages each confers.

Did you ever want to know what your dog was really thinking? Learn how to decipher all the barks, licks, growls and wags—and get a greater understanding of what your dog is trying to communicate to you, and why.Plus, discover how our longstanding codependency with canines makes for happier, healthier humans and their pooches. “Ruff Translation” will explore the nature of our relationship with our four-legged friends including training advice, personal tales, scientific explorations and inspiring stories of how dogs can make us better people. It’s no wonder they’re man’s best friend!

How exactly did we win the war? In a stunningly visual syyle, this illustrated book chronicles World War II from the early rise of Germany's dictator, to the landing of troops in Normandy and the eventual victory over evil.More than seventy-five years ago, the greatest conflict in the history of mankind came to an end. Winning World War II shook the foundations of modern civilization, leaving millions upon millions dead and wounded and once great cities in ruins. Out of the horror, however, a new world was born. It’s no wonder the War is still being depicted in movies, books and documentaries. With this book, readers will look back at the cataclysm that shaped who we are, from the rise of Adolf Hitler and Japanese militarism to the great battles and dramatic turning points upon which the fate of humanity hung. We profile the inimitable leaders who guided their nations to glory and ruin — Hitler, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, and America’s president, Franklin Roosevelt — and examine the deadly weapons that turned the tide of the fighting and launched the atomic age. And we look back at the sacrifices that Americans at home made to win the war.

Pirates Then & Now is a colourful and insightful exploration of real-life buccaneers, corsairs and privateers, spirited women pirates, often-overlooked black pirates, and the pirates of screen, from Douglas Fairbanks to Johnny Depp. Find out why they went to sea, how they really lived, fought, ate and died, and which of the stories about eyepatches, peg legs, walking the plank are true. It''s a thrilling ride through time and myth that makes you appreciate why a pirate''s life for all of us.

The ketogenic diet is based on cutting carbs down to near-zero while upping fat intake, and it has been shown not only to help people lose weight permanently, but also to be good for their health by stabilising blood sugar, lowering blood pressure, and improving markers for heart disease, among other benefits. This book is a guide to handling your keto lifestyle throughout the holidays to both enjoy the season and still maintain a healthy diet programme.

Women of the Bible, richly illustrated with classic art and vivid photography, looks at the women who defined life and civilisation as we know it. This book includes all their stories presented in clear accessible prose that shows great respect for this remarkable collection of influential women. Sidebars provide surveys of the women who achieved sainthood as well as those who were never named but had an impact nonetheless. This book will inspire readers to live their best lives.

Quitting the rat race ahead of schedule may sound like an impossible goal. Retire Faster, Smarter, Richer offers guidance on how to get there, while making your money last, and achieving personal fulfillment. This book takes a look at the many models for a modern retirement, and provides concrete advice for building the foundation you need to stop working. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step information about saving and investing so you can achieve the early retirement of your dreams, plus guidance on healthcare, housing and other critical costs.

Wondering which diet plan - Keto, Paleo, Weight Watchers, Atkins, Vegetarian, Dash - to try? Get the facts on 24 popular weight loss programs, including experts' opinions and science that shows how they work. Which one is best for you? Many of us have tried to lose weight and probably gained the pounds back if it wasn't the right diet for us. But, did you use the right diet for your body type? "Diets That Work" walks the reader through more than 20 trending diets, describes their plans, and lets the reader know what experts think are the pros and cons of each. This book illustrates the latest science behind diet myths and truths, how dieting impacts your health, weight loss success stories, and delicious, healthy recipes to help you get started

What makes for a healthy and lasting union in which love prevails? Experts give advcie on how to keep relationships strogn from initial attraction to lasting love. Love Decoded provides everything you need to ensure your passion thrives, whether you're celebrating your first anniversary or your 50th! As recently as the 19th century, marriage was largely a practical affair-people married for financial security, to create family, to have a home. If love entered the picture, it was by chance. But starting in the 1900s through to today, marriage and long-term partnerships of all kinds have gone through rapid, radical, continuous change: Today, enduring unions enable love, creativity, and the chance for personal growth-in the wake of a divorce rate at 50%, researchers say, those relationships that allow us to flourish as individuals have the greatest chance of long success. This book describes the 21st century reinvention of enduring unions with input from researchers and therapists at the forefront of the field. Stephanie Coontz, the social historian known for her seminal work on the transformation of marriage, explains how love has conquered marriage. David Sncharch, who reinvented sex therapy for the 21st century in the wake of Master's and Johnson, describes his new model of interconnectedness-in which partners can be independent while pursuing a shared life. And Aaron Ben-Ze-ev, the preeminent philosopher of love and author of the upcoming Arc of Love, explains how long-term relationships can enable profound love and flourishing-not possible when one skips from one passionate fling to the next. Of course, this book covers the gamut of pragmatic issues too: How to get along with in-laws, how to collaborate on raising kids, and how to rebuild the nest when kids have gone. The book includes invaluable advice from couples who have been married for 50 years or more. "Dance," one woman told us. "Keep talking," a man said. Our story about today's all-star couples, from Hollywood to royalty, injects some fun while showing how it's done.