The Lost City of Monkey God by Douglas Preston

The book, The Lost City of Monkey God is written by well known writer Douglas Preston. This book will take the readers on a pioneering journey into the densest jungle of the world of the unknown heart.

There is a stunning medical mystery

There is an ancient curse

And there is a five hundred year old story

The mystery in the book is created by a lost city that is known to have considerable wealth hidden somewhere. This place is called the Lost City of Monkey God or the White City.

Indigenous tribes talk about their ancestors who ran away from the city to escape the Spanish invaders.

It was rumored that anyone who tries to enter this city will become ill and die. Theodore Morde, a well known journalist dared to pass through the rain forest and brought some rare artifacts and secret story along with him.

Unfortunately, the journalist committed suicide soon without revealing the secret of the Lost City of the Monkey God.

The secret remained intact for nearly three quarters of a century, when famous author Doug Preston decided to go on a groundbreaking new quest along with a team of scientists.

Using a single engine place he decided to carry a machine that promises to change everything.  Surrounded by steep mountains, the unexplored valley was finally out and lost civilization was soon disclosed.

Preston and his team braved the disease-carrying insects, torrential rains, deadly snakes and jaguars to confirm their breathtaking discovery in the wilderness.

Along with the valuable information, this team brought a horrifying and incurable disease.

The book, The Lost City of the Monkey God is filled with hair-raising adventure, colorful history that is both shocking and suspenseful and has some dramatic twists of fortune.

This book is a true eyewitness account of one of the great discoveries of the present century.

Book Author

Douglas Preston has worked as an editor and writer for the American Museum of Natural History. He has also taught writing at the Princeton University. Some of his famous works include The Monster of Florence. 

#1 Secret To Enjoy Eating and Staying Fit from Oprah Winfrey

Do you love to eat?

I am sure you do.

Do you like to be overweight?

I am sure your answer will be NO

Do you want to enjoy eating and still keep your weight in check?

Do it the way Oprah Winfrey does.

You will be the first to hear it from Oprah Winfrey about the complex relation she had with food.

Food has always delighted everyone and for Oprah Winfrey it is no different, but eating has also brought weight problem.

In the book, Food, Health and Happiness, readers will learn about the recipes that will make your eating joyful, just like it did for Oprah Winfrey.

Oprah has created and prepared these dishes along with her favorite chefs.

This cook book, Food, Health and Happiness, gives readers behind the scene access in the life of most respected and influential celebrities in the world.

Read the book and prepare dishes that are prepared by Winfrey in her kitchen and shared by her friends and family members.

Whether it is a simple dish such as Turkey Chili or Un-fried chicken, or some celebration dishes such as Pasta Primavera or Tuscan Kale, each and every dish is an epitome of celebration and enjoyment.

Readers Review

Like Oprah Winfrey, I and my sister struggled with our weight. We tried everything that came across our way. This book, Food, Health and Happiness has disclosed the best kept secrets of weight loss. I have managed to lose nearly 9 pounds while still being able to enjoy tasty food.

Book Author

The unique and one of its kind careers of Oprah Winfrey has brought some unparalleled connections with people around the globe. For two and a half decade, the Oprah Winfrey show has enlightened, entertained and uplifted millions of viewers on the planet. At present, she is one of the most admired and influential public figures in the world today.

3 Answers for Why You Should Read a Book

In a poll of 1,000 US adults it is found that 28% have not read a book in the past one year. Blaming no one personally, thanks should be given to screens that surround us.

Reading a book is not just about completing a high school assignment or an entertainment.

A study has shown that reading books can strengthen your ability to read minds.

The study was published in the journal Science, and says that reading sharpens our ability which is known as ‘theory of mind’ that is described as the ability to read the feelings and thoughts of the others.

This is not the only benefit that comes from being a bookworm.

Here are six more:

• Reading and Relaxation are Directly Proportional

Reading, according to a research at the University of Sussex in 2009, is more effective in reducing stress than enjoying a cup of coffee or tea, listening to music or taking a walk.

By measuring the muscle tension and heart rate, the participants of the study felt relaxed in just 6 minutes when they started reading book.

Regardless of the type of book you are reading, you move away from everyday stress and worries as you read a book and get engrossed in the imaginary world created by the author.

• It could Keep Your Brain Sharp

As per a research published in the online issue of the journal Neurology, reading can keep your brain in good shape even when you reach old age.

The study showed, more mental activity, such as reading, resulted in slower memory decline.

According to study author Robert S. Wilson of the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, exercising your brain starting from childhood to old age, will keep the brain in good health even in old age.

• Reading May Help in Good Sleep

Many sleep experts have recommended to de-stress your mind before you go to bed for sleep. A great way to do so is to start a reading habit when you go to bed.

Research has indicated that bright lights even from television screen give signals to brain that it is time to wake up. Reading a book in dim light prepares your mind for sound sleep.