10 Greatest Love Books Of All Time

Romantic novels have earned themselves a special position in literature. As a result, they have an entire genre dedicated to them. Romantic books have been written in every language in the world. For most people the idea of love begins with the romantic novels. Their ideas for their partners are based on the descriptions written by the authors.

For many of us, the introduction to romantic books happens with the famous Mills and Boons series. The tall, dark and handsome but rugged highwayman sets the parameters for our ideal dream partner. However, as time passes by we take interest on the top romantic novels which have passes the test of time to become immortal.

Here is a list of top 10 romantic novels which would find admirers in all ages in every generation. Romantic novel is a famous genre of literature. A study has revealed the almost 55% of the paperbacks published in North America is dedicated to love novels. It is therefore a difficult task to choose the top 10 romantic novels when there are thousands of them.

However, we have taken the responsibility upon our shoulder to bring you the list of top 10 love books, which you must have in your bookshelf.

Gone with the wind by Margaret Mitchell

May be no list of romantic novels is complete without mentioning ‘Gone with the Wind’ by Margaret Mitchell. She has created Scarlet with whom every woman can associate with. She is the true representation of a woman in love. Scarlet would go to any extent to win over the man she loves and every woman knows how very true it is.‘Gone with the Wind’ has also made into a successful Hollywood flick. Now, if you have only seen the movie but have not read the book yet, then it may be the time to add it to your library.

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

If you are for classics then it is an obvious choice for you. This is an eternal love story of two young hearts, created by the master of English literature- Shakespeare. The story has been so relevant even in the modern time that more than once it has been adopted for films and every time it was a sure success in the box offices. We can even safely assume that ‘Romeo and Juliet’ has set the basic guidelines for romantic novels upon which other writers have weaved their stories.

Pride and prejudice by Jane Austen

It is considered as the epitome of Jane Austen era. Jane Austen has created the two most sought after romantic characters of all time- Elizabeth Bennet and William Darcy. It is a telltale about pride, ego and love of two very different personalities. Elizabeth happens to be a very proud woman, who wouldn’t sacrifice her pride to sougth a matrimonial alliance. On the other hand, Darcy is a very complex character who harbors both love and rejection for Elizabeth. Once you start reading the book there is no stopping till you finish it.

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

Love is not always perfect. But it is full of conflicts, dilemma and contradiction. Also it has the question of commitment to be answered. Claire Beauchamp, the main protagonist of the book, has experienced every emotion in her returning journey to Scotland during which she has to choose between her young love interest, Jamie and her husband, Frank.The book is written in the backdrop of WWII, where Claire was a nurse to war torn England. Claire met with the young soldier, Jamie, who talks about life even when facing death everyday. Frank on the other hand has lost his interest in life. Outlander is full of drama and conflicts of a woman’s heart and you have to read the book to know who Claire chooses at the end.

Love story by Erich Segal

It’s one of the most widely read romantic books of all time and for the obvious reasons it features in the list of top 10 romantic novels. Erich Segal with his literary skills has woven the mesmerizing tale of Oliver and Jennifer.The story is told from Oliver’s perspective on how he has met, loved and lost the love of his life, Jennifer. The opening line of the book tells it all."What can you say about a twenty-five year old girl who died? That she was beautiful and brilliant. That she loved Mozart and Bach. The Beatles. And me"

Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

It’s a tale about a female professor who wants a baby but doesn’t want the troubles that comes with marriage. Where can she find a man who would be stupid enough to deliver her what she wants? The modern approach to the story has made it one of the most widely read romantic novels of the modern literature. Hence, quite naturally it has earned its place in our list of top 10 romantic novels.

Emma by Jane Austen

Jane Austen had been the master of creating the most loved characters of all time- Emma being one of them. Jane weaved Emma with lots of innocence and goodness at heart. She is too full of herself to consider what other feel about her nosy parker attitude. The story revolves through romance, heartbreaks and falling in love again.

Emma by some is the best creation of Jane Austen and hence no wonders that it has sealed a position in the list of top 10 love books.

P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern

Life does go on and true love would teach you how to live your life to the fullest. It is the story of Holly and Gerry, who were inseparable when they were together. Now, when Gerry is gone, Holly is finding it hard to continue her life. Just about when her life is about to fall apart, Holly receives a packet full of letters written by her dead husband, which he had written before his death to instruct his beloved wife on how to live life when he is gone. Gradually, Holly gets back the rhythm of life and continues without Gerry.

The Irish background upon which the story is set is the added bonanza.

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

Considered to be the best of the 3 books written by Nicholas Sparks- The Notebook has all the drama that is expected from a romantic novel. The book tells the tale of Noah and Allie. The story is such told that you can relate yourself to it very easily.

It is a story of heartbreaks- boy meets girl, loses her, he finds her again and loses her once more. This is the story of every love story as it captures the ups ad downs of passion. When you would read The Notebook you can easily understand why it features in the list of best romantic novels of all time.

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

This Tolstoy novel is a must add in the list of classic romantic novels of all time. Set in the backdrop of Russian high society this story tells the tale of Anna Karenina who has found herself an anew love conflict. Despite being married she was attracted to Count Vronsky. Her desire was so powerful that it has made her estrange her husband, Alexie. When she was denied divorce she has to live her life seeking acceptance for her new relationship.

You have to read the book to find out the heart wrenching ending of Anna and to understand why this book is an obvious choice for the list of top 10 romantic novels.




The story is based on the two warring clans and how family rivalries have engulfed the lives of two young lovers.

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The best ways to manage stress begin with good self care practices. While that sounds like common sense, habits like eating right and exercising are often the first things to go when we're experiencing stress. We may think we're creating more time in our lives by not taking time to do them, but we also compromise our ability to get through stressful periods.

10 Ways to Manage Stress

Sleep Up
Get plenty of sleep each night. A good night's rest makes all the difference in how well you handle stressful situations. If you are tired and cranky, your patience wears thin more quickly and you less able to tolerate stress well.
Stay Fit
Be sure to fit some exercise into your routine. Exercise is a natural stress reliever that works to reduce the tension that arises from stress.
Eat Healthy
A healthy diet improves your overall health and helps you cope with stress better.

Manage Time
Stay on top of time management. Running behind on deadlines and appointments is a leading cause of stress. Schedule your day with some cushion time to help you stay on track. Don't procrastinate. It will only increase your stress levels.

Relax
Schedule some relaxation time into your day. Be sure to carve out some time to hang out with friends or enjoy your favorite hobby.

Take a Break
Make sure to take breaks when working. Breaks help you to regroup and not feel overworked or under stress.
Socialize
Participate in social events, networks or clubs to have other people to relate to and bond with. Peer groups allow people to share experiences with others who can offer support during tough times.

Laugh Often
Laughter truly is great medicine. A little happiness goes a long way to reducing stress.

Mind Money
Be careful with finances. Money woes are another top stress inducer. Keep a close watch on your budget and invest money carefully.

Seek Balance
Follow an overall plan for achieving wellness. Seek balance and harmony in life to live as stress free as possible.
If you follow these stress management tips, you are sure to find yourself with much less stress on your plate and more time on your hands to simply relax and enjoy life.

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Top 10 Biggest Volcanic Eruptions in History

The recent eruptions of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland were a stark reminder of nature’s ability to bring human activity to an abrupt standstill. The cloud of smoke that drifted over Western Europe made aviation travel untenable, returning European skies to a quietude not felt for decades. Yet, while the effects of the eruption were frustrating for would-be travellers, they paled in comparison to those of other volcanic explosions throughout history. In Hawaiian mythology volcanoes are personified by the volatile, capricious goddess, Pele, or ‘she who shapes the sacred land’: here are some of the biggest volcanic eruptions that have made their mark on earth.

1.La Garita, Colorado
These magnificent ash formations are the legacy of perhaps the largest explosive eruption in the earth’s history. Some 28 million years ago the Colorado eruption disgorged more that 1,200 cubic miles of lava – enough to fill the basin of Lake Michigan. The resultant, oblong-shaped caldera, located in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, measures around 22 by 47 miles.

2.Mount Vesuvius, Bay of Naples
Though Mount Vesuvius has erupted many times, it is most famous for its eruption in AD 79 that covered the Roman cities, Pompeii and Herculaneum. Then, it killed up 25,000 people; and with 3 million people living near it today, it is regarded as one of the most dangerous volcanoes on the planet. Although its last eruption was in 1944, a few landslides in the crater have raised false alarms since.

 

 

3.Tambora, Indonesia

J.M.W Turner, the English Romantic landscape painter known as the ’painter of light’, may owe some of his fame to the Tambora eruption in 1815. The Indonesian explosion affected the global climate, robbing North America and Europe of a summer in 1816, but creating some stunning sunsets. The outburst, which rated 7 on the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI), killed at least 71,000 people, including those affected by the resulting famine.

4.Krakatoa, Indonesia
The volcanic island of Krakatoa, located between Java and Sumatra, experienced its most violent eruption in 1883. With a VEI of 6, its nuclear yield was around 13,000 times greater than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima. In its wake, some 165 villages and towns were devastated, and more than 36,000 people killed – many, from the resulting tsunamis. The ash ejected from the volcano tinted the skies of Europe and America red, and is thought to have inspired Edvard Munch’s painting, The Scream. Pictured is a lithograph of the explosion.

 

4.Mount Pelee, Martinique

The eruption in 1902 of Mount Pelee is dubbed the worst volcanic disaster of the 20th century. Situated on the northern tip of Martinique, its explosion all but wiped out the city of Saint-Pierre. Around 30,000 people were killed, with only two residents surviving the hot gas and rock that flowed through the city, making it one of the deadliest volcanoes on earth.

6.Katmai, Alaska
In 1912, the Novarupta Volcano in Katmai erupted for more than 60 hours, forming what is known as the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. The blast expelled 13 to 15 cubic kilometres of magma, resulting in the collapse of Mount Katmai, but the advent of a beautiful national park. Thanks to its remote location, no deaths were caused.

 

7.Mount St Helens, Washington

In 1980, Mount St Helens erupted, producing a 12-mile high column of ash in less than 10 minutes. The ash was deposited in 11 US states; 57 people and thousands of animals were killed; hundreds of square miles were reduced to wasteland; and over a billion dollars of damage was caused.

8.Kilauea, Hawaii
The island of Hawaii is formed of five volcanoes, and one of them, Kilauea, is active today. It began erupting in 1983 and frequently outpours lava – the name Kilauea means ‘spewing’ or ‘spreading’. Though in the past the eruptions have destroyed buildings, they are non-explosive, allowing tourists to visit the site and witness lava flowing into the Pacific Ocean

9.Pinatubo, Philippines
The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991 was the 20th century’s second most powerful volcanic explosion after Katmai, though its effects were more devastating. The colossal explosion sent around 10 cubic kilometres of debris into the air, a hazard that was exacerbated by the simultaneous arrival of a tropical storm. Around 800 people were killed, many as their homes collapsed under the weight of raining wet ash. However, the eruption had been predicted in the days preceding it, and thousands of lives were saved by an evacuation effort.

 

10.Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland

This year eruptions at Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland caused unprecedented disruption to flights across the UK and Europe. A series of eruptions began March 20, 2010, but it was the dense plume of ash emitted from an eruption that began April 14 that caused the almost complete closure of European airspace. The plume rose to about 9 kilometres in the air, which made for some dramatic skies as the dust particles scattered light from the setting sun.

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This warm, sensual fragrance starts with honey and amber, then quickly transforms into an addictive musk.



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This elegant blend offers the best of all worlds—it's citrusy, sugary, and flowery. The creamy vanilla notes make the scent completely irresistible. 


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You know the saying "Go big or go home?" This is the fragrance version of it—with bold notes that include cinnamon, coriander, amber, vanilla, and sandalwood.


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Patchouli usually rubs us the wrong way. But here it simply helps ground light, fruity notes, like guava and pear, to create a scent that's both sweet and seductive.


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With soft orange blossom and just a hint of jasmine, this scent has all the friendliness and innocence of the girl next door.


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 A romantic & refined fresh-squeezed floral fragrance Top note: Lychee Guava Pomegranate Chinese Pink Peony Middle note: Passion Flower Nymphea Musks Base note: Rose Wood Raspberry Cashmere For the woman who makes the most out of every moment of modern day romance Suitable for daily wear 


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A floral fragrance for sophisticated women Embodies youthfulness & femininity Blend of jasmine orange blossom lily rose & iris Delicate scent makes you feel fresh & comfortable Perfect to wear during day & night


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Repeat recall offenders that deserve cautionary ingestion

Reaching for a glass of milk or fresh produce may seem like a healthy choice. But before you pat yourself on the back, take heed: These and other food pyramid mainstays can turn harmful at the drop of a recall. Read on to see if your favorite snack or drink has made serial appearances on the Food and Drug Administration’s Most Unwanted list.

1. Milk
2007 marked the year of the Chinese milk scandal—a tragic case in which contaminated milk produced in China was responsible for killing at least six of the region’s children. The culprit: toxic levels of melamine, a chemical substance with a high nitrogen content that was added to diluted milk to fool quality-control equipment into believing that nitrogen from protein was present at normal levels. Globally, the deception hit hard as well; authorities from Australia and Asia to Europe and the U.S. withdrew infant formulas, coffee, tea, candies, soup, cheese, biscuits, premade desserts, and chocolate made from the tainted dairy product.
Since the harrowing incident, milk has continued to appear on the Food and Drug Administration’s recall list. Just this month, a national supplier of instant nonfat dry milk was responsible for multiple recalls by brands that utilized its salmonella-plagued product. Foods that contain the instant dry milk run the gamut, from hot chocolate mixes and protein drink powders to seasoned popcorn and cake mixes.











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2. Red Tomatoes
In 2004, salmonella-infected Roma tomatoes caused multistate illnesses, and last summer the FDA again issued a code red after hundreds of people nationwide became ill and even hospitalized. Though the FDA deemed cherry, grape, and vine tomatoes to be safe, many Americans still abstained; even fast-food chains like McDonald’s erred on the side of caution, pulling tomatoes from their burgers even though no salmonella had been detected in its supply.











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3. Beef
The UK has long dealt with mad cow disease, and in February 2008, the U.S. experienced a related scare after a video by the Humane Society depicted a California-based plant preparing “downer” cattle for slaughter. Though meat from nonambulatory cows puts consumers at a higher risk of contracting E. coli, salmonella, and mad cow disease—and is banned under federal law from entering the food supply—employees at the slaughterhouse were shown using inhumane practices to force weak cows to stand so they would pass inspection. In the wake of the leaked video, the U.S. Department of Agriculture recalled 143 million pounds of frozen beef. Between 2006 and 2008, there were more than 20 beef recalls in the U.S., with the most recent recall taking place in June: Right before the Fourth of July, the USDA launched a massive recall of E. coli–affected beef from a global producer.











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4. Canned Soup
In 2004, a major canned-soup manufacturer issued recalls in seven states after metal fragments were detected in its New England clam chowder. Three years later, in 2007, another big-brand soup label notified retailers in 24 states that its Baked Potato with Cheddar & Bacon Bits might also contain hard plastic bits. Eek.











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5. Bagged Spinach
Undoubtedly a superfood, packed with a multitude of nourishing vitamins, spinach, when purchased in the convenient prepackaged, salad-ready fashion, may be more harmful than it is healthful: Since 2006, when spinach contaminated with E. coli bacteria killed three people and shook consumer confidence in leafy green veggies, Popeye’s go-to snack has continued to be plagued by recalls. The most recent occurred in April, when a warning was issued for salmonella-infected spinach sold in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota.












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6. Smoked Salmon
Salmon, lauded for its healthful omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and protein, isn’t without its risks as well. When shopping for the seafood favorite, your best bet is to buy fresh, not packaged and presliced. Over the past five years, the latter has repeatedly been recalled for containing listeria, bacteria that induces flulike symptoms and increases the risk of miscarriage and stillbirth in pregnant women.











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7. Alfalfa Sprouts
Sprouts provide the perfect garnish to a tuna or veggie-packed sandwich, but they are often harbingers of bacteria. The latest recall occurred in April 2009, and the FDA investigation is ongoing. So far six states, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, and West Virginia, have associated illness with salmonella-contaminated sprouts, and more than 30 cases of illness have sprouted.











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8. Nuts
A snacker’s favorite, these allergens have seen ongoing callbacks. Pistachios have been making headlines recently (in March of this year, a million pounds of the nut were recalled, due to salmonella poisoning), but almonds and peanuts are the biggest offenders. The year 2004 was a particularly rough one for almonds after a nationwide supplier reported salmonella, leading tons of brands to recall their product (10 states were affected and more than 20 illnesses were reported). Peanuts, another miscreant, also experienced a major setback when, in January, the Peanut Corporation of America recalled salmonella-contaminated peanuts it had produced over the past six months. Since then, at least eight people have died and more than 500 peanut-induced illnesses across 40-plus states have been reported. Overall, more than 400 products—everything from peanut butter sandwich crackers to nutritional bars—have been pulled from store shelves.











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9. Bottled Water
A study released by the government’s General Accounting Office this month revealed that regulation of bottled water (under the FDA's Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act) is less strict than the Environmental Protection Agency's regulation of tap water (under the Safe Drinking Water Act). Seems that swigging Brita-filtered water from a Nalgene container is a purer way to get your daily H2O requirement than store-bought liquids. During the past five years, several bottled-water recalls have taken place: In 2006, multiple labels were found to contain dangerous levels of bromate (a carcinogen); in 2007, popular mint-flavored waters were found to harbor stomach fluesque B. cereus bacteria; and in 2008, another major brand reported a diluted form of a food-cleaning compound in its product (that same year, a second nationally distributed brand was also recalled because of customer complaints about a strange smell).











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10. Cantaloupe
In 2008, contaminated cantaloupes from a Honduran grower and packer resulted in multiple brands issuing recalls of its product. The salmonella-ridden fruit caused illnesses across the U.S. and Canada, and it’s estimated that 15 to 20 people were hospitalized. In May, another cantaloupe recall took place, albeit on a far smaller scale; cantaloupes distributed to nationwide store chain locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia tested positive for salmonella.











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Dishonorable Mention: Carrot Juice
Though the incidence of food-borne botulism (a rare, life-threatening paralytic illness caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum) is extremely low, in 2006 a U.S.-based distributor’s bottles of carrot juice became contaminated by the bacteria, causing the FDA to issue a countrywide recall of the product, which was also sold in Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong. The warning did not come soon enough for some, however—four people in the U.S. were reported hospitalized with respiratory failure and descending paralysis from the carrot concoction, with two similar cases reported in Canada. Even with the aid of a doctor-administered botulinum antitoxin, full recovery from botulism often takes months—a large price to pay for trying to drink healthfully.











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