I must admit, I have been a little slow in joining the beneficial mode of healthy eating. I know the facts. Eating healthy is not only best for your body but it plain and simple makes you feel better too. As I age, I have come to realize just how important feeling good is in my everyday activities. And with a family history of heart disease it is time for me to make some culinary adjustments. But, do I really have to stick with green salads, fruit and yogurt? I am on a quest to find something more...

Enter Fresh & Healthy: 100 Fabulous Heart Healthy Recipes by Sally James. In association with Australia's world-renowned Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, James has created a cookbook that not only presents delicious recipes, but recipes that will help improve ones eating habits. And, believe it or not, this can be done without deprivation!

This book is worth your time!

I just wrote a review of Australia Handbook and decided to have a look at the reviews for Lonely Planet's Australia guide. I bought both books as well as Frommer's and Fodor's guides for my trip to Australia. I have used many Lonely Planet guides through the years, but must agree with the comments of other posted reviews--it is oriented almostly solely to young people out looking for a a job picking fruit and wanting to know the latest nightclub hotspot. I did find the first sections of this book to be thorough on the country's history and what to expect, but as for myself and my wife (40 year olds staying in motels and with a rental car) it was useless once we got there. Lonely Planet is also way behind when it comes to listing websites.

These books may serve budget travelers well, but for my money, it's the Frommer's or Moon book.

Australia is such a vast and diverse nation that it is impossible to cover the entire country in one book.

Lonely Planet was a great starting ground. It gave excellent overviews of all of the major cities, the best of the outback, and the superb national parks. Lonely Planet also publishes guides for every Australian state, a few areas, and many smaller guides to dining, and the cities.

My advice to any traveler to Australia is to read LP Australia before departing. Then, once you have a clear idea of what you want to see, read the LP guides specific to that area. Lonely Planet is by far the best for Australia that I have seen out there.

The new 11th edition (May 2002)of this Lonely Planet Guide is excellent. I grew up in Australia and travel back frequently. The publisher is based in Melbourne, so this book has unique "at the source" information and tips. This updated edition solves most of the problems of previous editions. Yes, things change -- so always refer to the most recent edition available. Australia is a fascinating island continent.