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QTY ISBN TITLE AUTHOR ANNOTATION Y T E 'Keep Your Brain Sharp' offers hundreds of puzzles, games, tests and exercises and explains how your brain gets better past the age of 50. The book gives readers everything needed to stay motivated, showing not just how, but explaining why. It explodes the myths about old age and mental decline, explains why they get better when they get older, gives strategies for 978007166 staying ahead and really benefiting from a better brain at work and at play, and offers tips on Trade $14.9 5056 KEEP YOUR BRAIN SHARP Horne, Terry using their increased brain power at this age to maximize health, love, and life in general. 153 Paper 5 'Zone Out with Meditation' explains the relationship between mind and body, encouraging readers to use meditation techniques to foster physical health and spiritual well-being. The book promotes personal growth and enables them to unlock their creative potential. It provides 978007166 BEAT STRESS WITH Ozaniec, tools for coping with stress and for incorporating the benefits of meditation into all areas of life, Trade $14.9 5032 MEDITATION Naomi from business to education, and with plenty of supporting materials and resources. 158.12 Paper 5 Care of the Soul In Medicine is Moore's manifesto about the future of healthcare. In this new vision of care, Moore speaks to the importance of healing a person rather than simply treating CARE OF THE SOUL IN a body. He gives advice to both healthcare providers and patients for maintaining dignity and MEDICINE: HEALING humanity. He provides spiritual guidance for dealing with feelings of mortality and threat, GUIDANCE FOR PATIENTS, encouraging patients to not only take an active part in healing but also to view illness as a FAMILIES , AND THE positive passage to new awareness. While we don't fully understand the extent to which 978140192 PEOPLE WHO CARE FOR Moore, 201.66 Hardcov $24.9 healing depends on attitude; it has been shown that healing needs to focus on more than the 5635 THEM Thomas 1 er 5 body. How does a woman keep the cares of this world, and the enticements that it offers, from choking out the essentials of following God? 'Essentials for Life for Women' helps them get ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE FOR back to the basics of what matters most with a fresh perspective on four core essentials of the WOMEN: YOUR BACK-TO- Christian life: What do I believe? How do I grow closer to God? What should my character and BASICS GUIDE TO life reflect? How do I live my life every day? The book offers 50 daily or weekly readings that SIMPLIFYING LIFE AND each includes a key life principle, scripture and quotes, meditation, and an application. Each 978078522 EMBRACING WHAT 248.84 Trade $14.9 discussion offers hope and a sense of peace and well-being by focusing on life with an eternal 9711 MATTERS MOST Ford, Marcia 3 Paper 9 perspective. Sociology is the study of human and societal interaction, and because society is constantly changing, sociology will always remain a crucial and relevant subject. Sociology For Dummies 978047057 helps you understand this complex field, serving as the ideal study guide both when you're Trade $19.9 2368 SOCIOLOGY FOR DUMMIES deciding to take a class as well as when you are already participating in a course. 301 Paper 9 Master today's fastest-growing, most powerful social networking tool and help yourself to the Tweet smell of success. 'Get Rich with Twitter' unlocks the secrets to the communications revolution that will let your business not just promote or publicize, but to form meaningful relationships with the customers who are eager to know more about your company and its GET RICH WITH TWITTER: products. Dennis Prince explains the what, how, and who of Twitter - and demonstrates ways HARNESS THE POWER OF you can use it to attract new clients, and empower your customers as a community. This easy- TWITTERVERSE AND to-use guide includes: ways to use Twitter in concert with other social networking and online 978007163 REACH MORE CUSTOMERS Prince, commerce solutions; tactics for crafting powerful, actionable messages (in 140 characters or 302.30 Trade $19.9 8449 THAN EVER BEFORE Dennis L. less); and, how to integrate the Twitter toolset to your existing business model. 28 Paper 5 'The Real Deal Guide to Motherhood' is the ultimate primer on what to expect from life as a mother and how to make the most of it. Packed with must-have information, couched in everyday practicality, and formatted similarly to its prequel, the book opens with quick answers to commonly asked questions and moves into a unique organization of chapters featuring the 978075665 REAL DEAL GUIDE TO Lenkert, greatest hits of parental dilemmas, including sleep, sex, marriage, finances, housework, and 306.87 Trade $16.9 9066 MOTHERHOOD Erika more. Scattered throughout are new statistics and anecdotes from more than 175 parents. 43 Paper 5
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QTY ISBN TITLE AUTHOR ANNOTATION Y T E People age 50 or older generally feel that divorce is more emotionally devastating than losing a job, about equal to experiencing a major illness, and nearly as devastating as a spouse's death, DIVORCE AFTER 50: YOUR according to a recent AARP study. And the divorce rate among this very age group is triple that GUIDE TO THE UNIQUE of its parents' generation. 'Divorce After 50' is written for this specific-and growing- 978141331 LEGAL & FINANCIAL Green, demographic. 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Rose amasses data on the economic performance of America over the last 30 years to debunk myths about declining middle class incomes, burger-flipping jobs and global competition. He also describes the evolution of the financial crisis and mortgage lending implosion under the rubric of 'brilliant idiocy' to show how the investors, financial firms, and regulators all made REBOUND: WHY AMERICA devastating mistakes in pursuit of quick gains. The book argues that simple financial regulation WILL EMERGE STRONGER and forthcoming investments in education, health care and energy will pay quick and healthy 978031257 FROM THE FINANCIAL Rose, dividends. 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However, this book is not appropriate for those seeking work-related green cards. 08 Paper 9 Attention gay and lesbian couples! Now more than ever, it's important that you take the proper legal steps to define and protect your relationship in the eyes of the law. If you don't, you run the risk of being shut out of each other's lives--and the lives of children you co- parent--in times of medical, financial or personal crisis. This guide shows lesbian and gay couples how to: make practical decisions about living together; obtain domestic partner benefits; make medical decisions for each other when needed; take care of each other's finances when one partner is incapacitated; leave property to each other; have and raise children through adoption, donor LEGAL GUIDE FOR insemination, surrogacy or foster parenting. 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QTY ISBN TITLE AUTHOR ANNOTATION Y T E Many people dream of running a business of their own--but often don't know how to start. This book can help. User-friendly and loaded with tips, 'The Small Business Start-Up Kit' shows you how to launch a business quickly, easily and with confidence. It explains in plain English how to: choose the best business structure; write an effective business plan; file the right forms in the right place; price, bid and bill your projects; draft and use contracts, online and off; manage SMALL BUSINESS START- your finances; be prepared for, and file, required taxes, and reach customers online. This 978141331 UP KIT: A STEP-BY-STEP 346.73 Trade $29.9 updated edition includes the latest legal information affecting small business and the forms 0993 LEGAL GUIDE 6TH ED Pakroo, Peri 06 Paper 9 and instructions needed on both tear-outs and on CD-ROM. Small businesses are failing at record rates, and business bankruptcies are on the rise. 'Bankruptcy for Small Business Owners' helps small businesses assess the financial condition of their business; determine whether they should declare bankruptcy and offers step-by-step instructions for completing all of the bankruptcy forms and filing them in court. It covers: what business debt and assets (if any) would be impacted by bankruptcy; bankruptcy options: Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11, and the eligibility factors and downsides of each; 'look BANKRUPTCY FOR SMALL back' requirements (periods of time during which personal or business actions have created 978141331 BUSINESS OWNERS: HOW Elias, impediments to filing for bankruptcy); automatic stays; valuation of business assets (including 346.73 Trade $39.9 0801 TO FILE FOR CHAPTER 7 Stephen good will & intellectual property) and shares; exemptions; what happens when there is 07 Paper 9 The only guide to Small Claims Court that provides tips by former judges, 'Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court' helps you bring or defend your small claims suit without a lawyer. This legal primer shows you how to build your case, present evidence, and covers in detail what to expect when you have personal injury, auto damage, dry cleaning damage, or landlord/tenant issues. It provides the information, tips and strategies you need to sue someone successfully, or put up a winning defense. In this updated edition readers will find out how to: write a demand letter; file and serve papers; prepare a winning presentation; prepare and present EVERYBODY'S GUIDE TO evidence; line up persuasive witnesses; figure out your damages; mediate a settlement and 978141331 SMALL CLAIMS COURT Warner, collect money when you win. It includes a current appendix of small claims rules and limits, an 347.73 Trade $29.9 1020 13TH ED Ralph E. expanded discussion on mediation, and advices from real judges and commissioners. 28 Paper 9 'Soul of a Citizen' has become the handbook for budding social activists, veteran organizers, SOUL OF A CITIZEN: and anybody who wants to make a change-- big or small--in the world around them. At this LIVING WITH CONVICTION critical historical time, Paul Loeb's completely revised edition and inspiring message is more 978031259 IN CHALLENGING TIMES. Loeb, Paul urgently important than ever. 361.20 Trade $16.9 5371 REV. AND UPDATED ED Rogat 97 Paper 9 Part memoir, part practical guide, If It Takes a Village, Build One offers readers insightful advice on everything from how to find just the right volunteer opportunity, how to get kids involved in a life of service, how to research charities, and even how to start a nonprofit, as Malaak did IF IT TAKES A VILLAGE, several years ago. All of this practical wisdom is grounded in inspirational anecdotes about her BUILD ONE: HOW I FOUND own experience with service, including her work with Katrina rebuilding and her recent MEANING THROUGH A Compton- brainchild, Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service, a program for at- 978076793 LIFE OF SERVICE AND Rock, 361.30 Hardcov $23.9 risk kids from Bushwick, Brooklyn, which takes teens on a two week service mission to South 1700 100+ WAYS YOU CAN TOO Malaak 92 er 9 Africa to volunteer and experience the world. Revised and updated to reflect current exams, this manual prepares police officers to take any of the various exams given throughout the country that qualify applicants for promotion to the rank and responsibilities of police sergeant. A diagnostic test and three full- length practice exams are presented with answers and explanations. Subject review sections cover data analysis, police science, and community policing programs. Added features include brief practice-and- review quizzes and police assessment exercises with explained answers that are 978076414 POLICE SERGEANT Schroeder, 363.22 Trade $21.9 based on tests given by major police departments across the United States. 3816 EXAMINATION 5TH ED Donald J. 07 Paper 9
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QTY ISBN TITLE AUTHOR ANNOTATION Y T E 'Live Ethically' gives you everything you need to know to make informed choices about what goods, services, and products you use on a daily basis. It is a realistic guide to understanding the issues surrounding every area of consumer life, from clothing and food to energy saving and environmentally friendly travel. Each section raises the key aspects of the debate and 978007166 Macbride, explains the pros and cons of every choice, before moving on to outline practical and realistic 363.70 Trade $14.9 5018 ETHICAL LIVING 2ND ED Peter steps you can take to implement your decisions. 52 Paper 5 Updated to reflect the latest GED High School Equivalency Exam, this manual presents a diagnostic test and two full-length practice exams with all questions answered and explained. Test-takers will also profit from the book's extensive subject reviews that cover all test topics: Language Arts--Writing Parts I and II, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts--Reading, and 978076414 Rockowitz, Mathematics. An overview explains the test's several parts and their time allotments and offers 373.12 Trade $18.9 4639 BARRON'S GED 15TH ED Murray study advice and test-taking tips. Headings are printed in a second color for easy reference. 62 Paper 9 'Catholic High School Entrance Exams For Dummies' provides students and their parents with an efficient and effective way to prepare for the HSPT, TACHS, and COOP-the three entrance exams used by Catholic high schools. Included are: six full-length practice tests; test-taking tips CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL from the experts, and thorough reviews of each test's format. With full sample tests, up-to-date 978047054 ENTRANCE EXAMS FOR Hatch, Lisa questions, and a comprehensive review of the basics in each category, 'Catholic High School 373.12 Trade $17.9 8738 DUMMIES Zimmer Entrance Exams For Dummies' is a family's ticket to education success. 62 Paper 9 Earning a GED can provide you with an advantage over other job and education candidates and the confidence to take the next step. The GED For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you fresh and 978047057 GED FOR DUMMIES 2ND Shukyn, relevant example questions from the GED and even more hands-on training in each of the 5 373.12 Trade $17.9 0807 ED Murray subject areas to help you maximize your success and earn a passing score. 62 Paper 9 Do you need to brush up on the basic skills before you tackle GED study guides or enroll in a preparation course? 'McGraw-Hill's Pre-GED' gives you the foundation you need to build the necessary skills for more effective study that will lead to testing success. This fully updated edition covers the five subject areas of the GED test--writing, reading, social studies, science, and math--and explains new topics such as literary non-fiction, the earth's and universe's origins, political systems, human-environmental interaction, and problem solving with 978007170 MCGRAW-HILL'S PRE-GED 373.12 Trade $27.9 measurement and geometry. Whether you have difficulty with topic sentences, punctuation, 3031 2ND ED 62 Paper 5 sequence, inference, decimals, or ratios, here you will find helpful hints on your troublesome 'GRE: The Official Guide to the General Test' with CD-ROM is the one and only GRE guide specially created by ETS--the people who actually make the test. Only ETS can give you real GRE questions for practice and tell you the test-maker own strategies for success. No other GRE guide gives you: everything you need to know about the GRE, straight from the test- 978007170 GRE: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE makers! It has hundreds of authentic GRE questions--so you can study with the real thing and 378.16 Trade $35.0 0528 TO THE GENERAL TEST includes a companion CD-ROM with a full-length GRE practice test. 62 Paper 0 The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is an internet-based test, or iBT, and this updated edition of Barron's TOEFL manual simulates the test's internet-based format. The manual presents seven full-length model TOEFL iBT tests with explanations or examples for all questions, including sample essays and speaking responses. The author also gives test-takers a 978076414 BARRON'S TOEFL IBT Sharpe, general orientation to the TOEFL iBT and follows with a review of academic skills, which include 428.00 Trade $21.9 3687 13TH ED Pamela J. note taking, paraphrasing, summarizing, and synthesizing. A review of language skills covers 76 Paper 9 listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. More than 2,000 German idioms are listed with their English language meanings in this updated edition. Each entry defines the idiom and presents an idiomatic phrase in a model sentence in both German and English. The pocket-size book makes a handy classroom 978076414 Strutz, supplement and a valuable traveler's companion. The book's clear vinyl jacket adds a measure Trade 3830 GERMAN IDIOMS 2ND ED Henry of protection when it's carried around in travel situations. 433.21 Paper $8.99
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QTY ISBN TITLE AUTHOR ANNOTATION Y T E English-speaking social workers, clergymen, healthcare workers, and others who need to learn basic conversational skills in performing social services for Spanish speakers will appreciate this entirely practical, user-friendly approach to language learning. Author William Harvey bypasses the rules of Spanish grammar, concentrating instead on vocabulary and pronunciation, commonly-used words and phrases, and just enough Spanish to allow workers to ask questions, understand the replies, and offer advice. The book also presents a bilingual 978076414 OUTREACH SPANISH 2ND Harvey, 468.24 Trade $14.9 Spanish- English glossary, a list of shortcuts to effective communication, and a list of regular 3236 ED William C. 21 Paper 9 and irregular verbs. This convenient work text gives you a unique approach to learning, remembering, and reviewing how to use Spanish verbs correctly. The book provides a systematic presentation and review of Spanish verb forms and explains when and why a certain verb tense should be used. 'Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Verb Tenses' includes an impressive number of exercises and open-ended questions, numerous conjugation charts, a list of verbs and their prepositions, and Richmond, Spanish-English and English-Spanish vocabulary lists. This second edition provides current 978007163 SPANISH VERB TENSES Dorothy 468.24 Trade $11.9 usage examples, contemporary pop-culture references, and enhanced appendices. 9309 2ND ED Devney 21 Paper 5 MCGRAW-HILLS As a dedicated healthcare provider you know that effective communication is key to providing COMPLETE MEDICAL patients with the high quality of care they deserve. And for medical professionals working in SPANISH: A PRACTICAL North America that often entails communicating with Spanish-speaking patients and their COURSE FOR QUICK AND families. A valuable resource for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, hospital technicians, 978007166 CONFIDENT emergency care providers, and medical administrators with little or no Spanish-language 468.34 Trade $16.9 4295 COMMUNICATION 2ND ED Rios, Joanna experience, this book provides you with all the Spanish you need to do your job. 21 Paper 5 Let's get philosophical. As Socrates said, 'Let him that would move the world first move himself.' Move yourself to say a few things, open this book. It'll make a world of difference. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in more 978174104 LONELY PLANET GREEK Spilias, than 120 languages. Chat with the locals and discover their culture--a guaranteed way to 489.38 Trade 7080 PHRASEBOOK 4TH ED Athanasios enrich your travel experience. 34 Paper $8.99 If you want to understand the science issues that get into the news, this is the book for you. BITE-SIZE SCIENCE: Author Robert Dinwiddie spells out the history of the problems modern science is confronting, EVERYTHING YOU NEED tells you what's at stake, and explains what the technical jargon really means in clear and TO KNOW ABOUT SCIENCE simple English. 978076414 IN SMALL, EASILY- Dinwiddie, Trade $16.9 4226 DIGESTIBLE PORTIONS Robert 500 Paper 9 This updated title in Barron's Business Review series shows how to apply statistical methods to a variety of business situations in order to produce enlightening and profitable information. Topics covered include probability and hypothesis testing, random variables, polls and sampling, multiple linear regression, analyzing business data, decision theory, and more. Business Review books are designed for classroom use, but are also valuable as self-teaching volumes for businesspersons engaged in various fields. When used in college business courses, these titles make fine supplements to main textbooks. Instructors in adult education and brush- 978076414 BUSINESS STATISTICS 5TH Downing, up programs often choose these books as their main classroom text. Each title includes review Trade $18.9 2390 ED Douglas questions with answers. 519.5 Paper 9
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QTY ISBN TITLE AUTHOR ANNOTATION Y T E What do Mickey Mouse, Ganesh, a leopard-skin pillbox hat, 'A Lion Called Christian,' and the Aflac duck have in common? They all represent human beings' deeply ingrained connection to the animal kingdom. Now, anthropologist Barbara King unravels the complexity and enormous significance of this relationship. The omnipresence of animal beings in our lives--whether real or fictional--is something so enormous that people often take it for granted, never wondering why animals remain so much a part of human life. King looks at this phenomenon, digging into the whole of human history and into the importance of the human-animal bond as key to our 978038552 King, evolution, as a significant spiritual aspect of understanding what truly makes us human, and Hardcov $24.9 3639 BEING WITH ANIMALS Barbara J. looks ahead to explore how our further technological development may, or may not, affect 590 er 9 'Birds of Western North America' profiles more than 350 of the most common species and 580 in all, with a special section devoted to birds of the Southwest. It offers detailed profiles, 978075665 BIRDS OF WESTERN Vuilleumier, diagrams of flight patterns and photographs showing each featured species in its typical 598.09 Trade $24.9 8687 NORTH AMERICA Francois habitat or performing characteristic behavior. Col. photos & ill. 7 Paper 5 'Birds of Eastern North America' profiles nearly 400 species and covering 549 birds in all, with a special section highlighting birds found only along the border of Texas and Mexico. It offers 978075665 BIRDS OF EASTERN Vuilleumier, detailed profiles, diagrams of flight patterns and photographs showing each featured species in 598.09 Trade $24.9 8670 NORTH AMERICA Francois its typical habitat or performing characteristic behavior. Col. photos & ill. 74 Paper 5 WHY DIDN'T THINK OF This book proves not all successful inventions are the greatest thing since sliced bread (not THAT?: 101 INVENTIONS even sliced bread, which is literally just a precut loaf for lazy loafs). This humorous guide to THAT CHANGED THE 'mind-blowing' inventions deconstructs just how complex these can't-live-without necessities 978144050 WORLD BY HARDLY Rubino, really are, while providing some insightfully funny lessons to future inventors. Trade $13.9 0107 TRYING Anthony 600 Paper 5 Physical therapist, medical assistant, surgical technologist, and speech-language pathologist BECOMING A are just a few of the wide variety of opportunities available in the field of healthcare. Best 978157685 HEALTHCARE Careers for a Healthcare Professional gives candidates the information they need to figure out 610.73 Trade $16.9 7298 PROFESSIONAL which area of healthcare is right for them and what kind of training they need. 7 Paper 5 The field of health occupations includes dental hygienists, medical assistants, paramedics, radiographers, chiropractors, in short--anyone who does not hold an MD or is an RN but is a health professional. This book prepares aspiring students for the various entrance exams to get 978157685 HEALTH OCCUPATIONS into an allied health program at an accredited school. There is heavy emphasis on math, Trade $24.9 7168 ENTRANCE EXAM 2ND ED general science, biology, and of course chemistry. There is also a FREE online link to a practice 610.76 Paper 5 The unique question and single-answer format eliminates the guesswork associated with traditional multiple-choice Q and A reviews and reinforces only the correct answers you'll need to know on exam day. By following the NCCPA blueprints, emphasis is placed on distilling key facts and clinical pearls essential for exam success. This high-yield review for the physician assistant certification exam is the perfect compliment to larger texts and provides intense, streamlined review in the days and weeks before your exam. Not only valuable for board 978007162 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Thibodeau, Trade $49.9 preparation, it is a great resource for PA student's to recall clinical pearls on their rotations. 7719 EXAM REVIEW 4TH ED Daniel 610.76 Paper 5 Translated into over 20 languages. The original and best, just got better! 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QTY ISBN TITLE AUTHOR ANNOTATION Y T E Among natural therapies, nutritional remedies--foods and supplements-- remain the most popular choices by far. It's easy to understand why: They're readily available, easily affordable, and virtually free of side effects. But choosing the best remedy for a particular condition can be NUTRICURES: FOODS AND a challenge even for nutrition-minded consumers. Which is more effective, foods or SUPPLEMENTS THAT supplements? What's the proper dosage? Can certain nutrients negate each other or interfere WORK WITH YOUR BODY with medications? NutriCures answers these and other questions as it reveals the most potent 978160529 TO RELIEVE SYMPTOMS Feinstein, Trade $23.9 healing nutrients for a host of health concerns, including back pain, dry eyes, insomnia, 9013 AND SPEED HEALING Alice 613.2 Paper 9 psoriasis, and sinusitis. This diet gives you a long and lean yoga body by teaching you how to eat right for your type. No yoga experience is necessary, and you don't even have to be able to touch your toes to follow the program. With a simple self-test, discover whether you are Pitta (fire: tending toward irritability), Kapha (earth: tending toward sluggishness), or Vata (air: a bit on the flighty side). Once you know your type, the 8-week plan provides eating guidelines, meal plans, and 75 YOGA BODY DIET: EAT recipes--adaptable to each type--for food that tastes nothing like bland diet fare. While most RIGHT FOR YOUR TYPE Dollard, weight-loss programs encourage speed and cardio, the exercise component of The Yoga Body 978160529 AND STRETCH TO STAY Kristen Diet slows the body's systems, decreasing stress, blood pressure, and cultivating balance in the Trade $21.9 6487 SLIM Schultz body. It's the perfect solution to the stresses of the modern woman's lifestyle. 613.2 Paper 9 As a medical doctor, Don Colbert deals every day with getting verifiable results that prove a DR. COLBERT'S I CAN DO patient is on his or her way to long-term health, not just fixing an immediate problem. And that THIS DIET: NEW MEDICAL is what this book is about. Far from being a diet, this program offers principles that are meant BREAKTHROUGHS THAT to last for life, principles that have been proven to work for thousands of individuals for more USE THE POWER OF YOUR than a decade and counting. BRAIN AND BODY CHEMISTRY TO HELP YOU 978159979 LOSE WEIGHT AND KEEP Hardcov $24.9 3504 IT Colbert, Don 613.25 er 9 Slim Down, Look Great, Be Healthy--The Full Plate Diet (TM) is based on eating foods our Moms said we should eat--fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and nuts and seeds. You can eat FULL PLATE DIET: SLIM meat--just follow Mom's advice. You get started by making small changes, not big ones. No 978188516 DOWN, LOOK GREAT--THE Seale, Stuart hassle--you don't have to count calories, you can shop at your regular grocery store, and spend Hardcov $19.9 7712 FIBER WAY A. less on food. Big health payoffs include heart health, cancer fighting, diabetes friendly, more 613.25 er 5 Holistic physicians, biochemists, and personal trainers Jade Teta and Keoni Teta have created a diet and exercise program that jump-starts your stalled metabolism and turns your body into a NEW ME DIET: EAT MORE, fat-burning machine. In the first three weeks you'll experience a Metabolic Spark and lose up to WORK OUT LESS, AND 15 pounds, a signal that your metabolism is ready to begin burning fat. Next you'll undergo a 978006183 ACTUALLY LOSE WEIGHT Metabolic Transformation and lose 0.5 to 2 percent of body fat a week. In the end, you'll Hardcov $25.9 4882 WHILE YOU REST Teta, Jade achieve optimal metabolic functioning--the Metabolic Effect--which will keep the weight off 613.25 er 9 LOOK BETTER NAKED: THE once and for all Look Better Naked is a diet, exercise, beauty, and self-confidence plan from the editor-in chief SIX-WEEK PLAN TO of Women's Health, the magazine that knows how to speak to women in a smart, inspiring way. TIGHTEN, TONE, AND The book offers expert tips and simple plans for reshaping a woman's body quickly and easily. 978160529 SHAPE YOUR BEST BODY Promaulayko It reveals the powerfoods a woman should put on her plate every day and has a workout plan 613.70 Hardcov $25.9 4636 EVER! , Michele that delivers results in just 15 minutes a day. 45 er 9
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QTY ISBN TITLE AUTHOR ANNOTATION Y T E Everybody has an ambition, whether it's to take wonderful photographs, tone their bodies, write songs on the guitar, or improve their golf swing. But all too often we never reach it, because we just don't know how to get started. With expert advice that takes you through your new pastime in easy stages, whether you're starting from scratch or building on existing skills, 'Why Not Practice Yoga' is packed with checklists, questionnaires, and exercises that make sure the information is relevant and the lessons will stick, while fresh and exciting designs use 978075665 613.70 Trade $19.9 photographs, illustrations, and graphics to keep you excited, engaged, and enthusiastic. 8120 WHY NOT PRACTICE YOGA 46 Paper 5 Yoga has been around in the United States for over 100 years and has a history of approximately five millennia. It has brought health and peace of mind to millions of people. The benefits of Yoga are many. When adopted as a lifestyle, Yoga extends over the entire day. Find out how this can be done and why Yoga is so often loved by people who are interested in becoming more fit and flexible; looking for stress relief, and seeking to live a more peaceful and joyful life. 'Yoga for Dummies' guides you slowly, step by step, into the treasure house of Yoga where you will find out how to unlock your body's extraordinary potential and enlist your mind to do so, and in the process strengthen your mind. This book covers the following topics and more: five basic approaches to Yoga; selecting a Yoga class; practicing Yoga safely; the mechanics of Yogic breathing; classic foundational postures; exercises to target problem areas; putting together your personal routine and Yoga for special situations. The focus on this book is 978047050 YOGA FOR DUMMIES 2ND Feuerstein, 613.70 Trade $19.9 on Hatha Yoga, which is that branch of Yoga that works primarily with the body through 2020 ED Georg 46 Paper 9 postures, breathing exercises, and other similar techniques. Everybody has an ambition, whether it's to take wonderful photographs, tone their bodies, write songs on the guitar, or improve their golf swing. But all too often we never reach it, because we just don't know how to get started. With expert advice that takes you through your new pastime in easy stages, whether you're starting from scratch or building on existing skills, 'Why Not Practice Pilates' is packed with checklists, questionnaires, and exercises that make sure the information is relevant and the lessons will stick, while fresh and exciting designs use 978075665 WHY NOT PRACTICE Trade $19.9 photographs, illustrations, and graphics to keep you excited, engaged, and enthusiastic. 8229 PILATES 613.71 Paper 5 Everybody has an ambition, whether it's to take wonderful photographs, tone their bodies, write songs on the guitar, or improve their golf swing. But all too often we never reach it, because we just don't know how to get started. With expert advice that takes you through your new pastime in easy stages, whether you're starting from scratch or building on existing skills, 'Why Not Go Cycling' is packed with checklists, questionnaires, and exercises that make sure the information is relevant and the lessons will stick, while fresh and exciting designs use 978075665 613.71 Trade $19.9 photographs, illustrations, and graphics to keep you excited, engaged, and enthusiastic. 8335 WHY NOT GO CYCLING 1 Paper 5 The New York Times bestseller now adapted specifically for women, shows how to achieve a flat stomach and great shape in just 6 weeks, and stay lean and healthy for life. Drawing on revolutionary new weight-loss research, David Zinczenko, a leading health and fitness authority, developed The Abs Diet, the national bestseller that has been helping hundreds of 978160529 NEW ABS DIET FOR Zinczenko, thousands to lose pounds quickly and dramatically re-shape their bodies while maintaining the 613.71 Hardcov $24.9 3158 WOMEN David principles of a safe, healthy, and nutritionally balanced diet. Now the Abs Diet has been tailored 2 er 9 specifically for women's If you're ready unique to walk the walk needs. and talk the talk, Fundamental Weight Training is your guide. Learn the basics safely, effectively, and in less time. Over 100 exercises with photo 978073608 FUNDAMENTAL WEIGHT Sandler, demonstrations are included and supported with step-by-step descriptions for use in the gym or 613.71 Trade $16.9 2808 TRAINING David at home. 3 Paper 5
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QTY ISBN TITLE AUTHOR ANNOTATION Y T E 'Yes, we are living longer and 'doing it' longer than any generation before, but with minimal-- SEX FOR GROWNUPS: DR. and misleading--advice about how to do it. Dr. Dorree Lynn, a practicing psychologist and DORREE REVEALS THE AARP's 'sexpert,' combines her experience with creative field-tested solutions, showing people TRUTHS, LIES, AND MUST- over fifty how to truly enjoy the best sex for the rest of their lives. 978075731 TRIES FOR GREAT SEX 613.96 Trade $15.9 4643 AFTER 50 Lynn, Dorree 08 Paper 5 How do you create the most powerfully fulfilling life? Go where the pain is and come through on the other side. In Letting the Light In, Philip M. Berk shows us how to use life's darkest moments to cultivate the deepest rewards. Diagnosed with cancer in 2005, Berk offers a powerful personal account of his healing journey. Through seven easy-to- understand lessons, he describes how he transformed a difficult experience into a powerful catalyst for a better and LETTING THE LIGHT IN: 978073871 TRANSFORMING YOUR Berk, Philip more meaningful life. Berk weaves together a treasury of ancient and modern spiritual wisdom Trade $15.9 along with his personal healing story. Anyone dealing with illness or looking for a clear 9733 PAIN INTO POWER M. 615.5 Paper 5 perspective on life will find inspiration and practical wisdom in this guide. Everybody has an ambition, whether it's to take wonderful photographs, tone their bodies, write songs on the guitar, or improve their golf swing. But all too often we never reach it, because we just don't know how to get started. With expert advice that takes you through your new pastime in easy stages, whether you're starting from scratch or building on existing skills, 'Why Not Learn Reflexology' is packed with checklists, questionnaires, and exercises that make sure the information is relevant and the lessons will stick, while fresh and exciting designs use 978075665 WHY NOT LEARN 615.82 Trade $19.9 photographs, illustrations, and graphics to keep you excited, engaged, and enthusiastic. 8311 REFLEXOLOGY 2 Paper 5 Everybody has an ambition, whether it's to take wonderful photographs, tone their bodies, write songs on the guitar, or improve their golf swing. But all too often we never reach it, because we just don't know how to get started. With expert advice that takes you through your new pastime in easy stages, whether you're starting from scratch or building on existing skills, 'Why Not Learn to Massage' is packed with checklists, questionnaires, and exercises that make sure the information is relevant and the lessons will stick, while fresh and exciting designs use 978075665 615.82 Trade $19.9 photographs, illustrations, and graphics to keep you excited, engaged, and enthusiastic. 8212 WHY NOT MASSAGE 2 Paper 5 Healthy eating has never been more popular, easier, or budget friendly! From the new organic garden at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and First Lady Michelle Obama's support for healthy, unprocessed food to the national campaign to fight obesity and the growing slow food movement, good eating has moved to the forefront of our national consciousness. In this SLIM & SCRUMPTIOUS: handy, sure-to-please cookbook, Joy Bauer, licensed nutritionist, nutrition expert on the 'Today' MORE THAN 75 show, and bestselling author shares the secrets of her kitchen. 'Scrumptiously Skinny' includes DELICIOUS, HEALTHY delicious, satisfying meals rich in flavor and low in fat and calories that every member of the 978006183 MEALS YOUR FAMILY WILL family will enjoy preparing and eating, including favorites such as Sesame Chicken, Shrimp 615.85 Trade $24.9 4776 LOVE Bauer, Joy Scampi, and Baked Flounder with Mustard Sauce and Toasted Almonds. 4 Paper 9 Someone is injured or sick, and you are the first person there who can help. Whether performing CPR, assessing spine injury, or applying a tourniquet, you need to know exactly what to do. Enter Knack First Aid. With full-color photos and clear, step-by-step instructions KNACK FIRST AID: A throughout, it makes mastering the basics easier than ever. You'll learn all of the most 978159921 COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED common injuries and illnesses: how to recognize them, how to manage them, and, often, how 616.02 Trade $19.9 8182 GUIDE Tilton, Buck to prevent them. First aid requires more than a desire to help--it requires plenty of skill. Knack 52 Paper 5 First Aid gives Providing reliefyou for the tools toproblem a growing begin making this possible. in America, The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Digestive Health covers the digestive issues affecting over 95 million people. It is a powerful combination 978159257 COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE James, of medical, dietary, and natural therapy to help sufferers and prevent their disorders from Trade $18.9 9846 TO DIGESTIVE HEALTH Dustin Garth recurring. 616.3 Paper 5
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QTY ISBN TITLE AUTHOR ANNOTATION Y T E For the six million sufferers, their relatives and friends, and all the rest of us with complicated STUFF: COMPULSIVE relationships to our things, Stuff answers the question of what happens when our stuff starts to 978015101 HOARDING AND THE Frost, Randy own us. 616.85 Hardcov $27.0 4231 MEANING OF THINGS O. 22 er 0 People with undiagnosed Adult ADD/ADHD suffer highly chaotic lives--and often struggle with problems such as fatigue, depression, drug abuse, and learning disabilities. The good news is EVERYTHING HEALTH that treatment can go a long way toward getting this condition in check. But before anyone can GUIDE TO ADULT manage the problem, they have to be able to identify it, starting with a thorough ADD/ADHD: EXPERT understanding of what it looks like in adults. This guide helps you: understand telltale signs and ADVICE TO FIND THE symptoms; find the right specialist; choose the right treatment; decide whether talk therapy is RIGHT DIAGNOSIS, right for you; learn how to lead a happier and more productive life. This guide also helps 978160550 EVALUATION, AND Jacobs, remove the guilt and blame surrounding ADD/ADHD by reassuring that it is a real syndrome 616.85 Trade $14.9 9990 TREATMENT Carole with a biological cause, and not the result of laziness or a lack of motivation or discipline. 89 Paper 5 Hearing loss and impairment is a problem that millions of adults and children suffer from. With a wide array of symptoms, it is important to have one authoritative resource for information. Written by certified otolaryngologists under the auspices of the world renowned House Ear 978159257 COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE Luxford, clinic, The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Hearing Loss covers all conditions and symptoms, along Trade $16.9 9907 TO HEARING LOSS William M. with methods of prevention and treatment. 617.89 Paper 5 AUTISM BOOK: WHAT From the most trusted name in pediatrics comes a comprehensive and balanced guide to EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO detecting, treating, and preventing autism. Includes an extensive resources section to provide KNOW ABOUT EARLY parents with all the information and reassurance they need. DETECTION, TREATMENT, 978031604 RECOVERY, AND Sears, 618.92 Trade $14.9 2802 PREVENTION Robert, M.d 85 Paper 9 This third edition helps readers understand the basics of solar (photovoltaic) power and explore COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE whether it makes sense for them, what their options are, and what's involved with installing 978161564 TO SOLAR POWER FOR Ramsey, various on-and off-grid systems. Trade $19.9 0010 YOUR HOME 3RD ED Dan 621.47 Paper 5 This updated manual prepares professional and prospective tractor- trailer drivers for the test that applicants must pass in order to receive a Commercial Driver's License. The test, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, is required in all 50 states. Comprehensive coverage of both the written and driving tests is presented with specific 978076414 BARRON'S CDL TRUCK answers and explanations for all questions and situations. This book is profusely illustrated with 629.28 Trade $18.9 3823 DRIVER'S TEST 3RD ED Byrnes, Mike detailed diagrams and line art that demonstrate the proper procedures drivers need to master 44 Paper 9 for their behind-the-wheel No experience in farming? tests. No problem! 'The Profitable Hobby Farm' gives you all the tools you need to launch a thriving hobby farm business. Based on the author's expert guidance and the PROFITABLE HOBBY experiences of other small farmers, it shows you how to blend strategy, marketing, and money FARM: HOW TO BUILD A management in order to prosper. It provides start-up advice on a variety of topics essential to 978047043 SUSTAINABLE LOCAL Aubrey, making an initial foray into a local foods venture and is a must-read book for raising and selling Trade $19.9 2099 FOODS BUSINESS Sarah Beth local, sustainable foods. It includes a sample business plan, grant application, marketing and 630.68 Paper 9 advertising plan, and other forms. PUBLISHER
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QTY ISBN TITLE AUTHOR ANNOTATION Y T E Smart gardeners know that soil is anything but an inert substance. Healthy soil is teeming with life--not just earthworms and insects, but a staggering multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. When we use chemical fertilizers, we injure the microbial life that sustains healthy plants, and thus become increasingly dependent on an arsenal of artificial substances, many of them toxic to humans as well as other forms of life. But there is an alternative to this vicious circle: to garden in a way that strengthens, rather than destroys, the soil food web--the complex world of soil-dwelling organisms whose interactions create a nurturing environment TEAMING WITH for plants. By eschewing jargon and overly technical language, the authors make the benefits 978160469 MICROBES: THE ORGANIC Lewis, of cultivating the soil food web available to a wide audience, from devotees of organic Hardcov $24.9 1139 GARDENER'S GUIDE Wayne gardening techniques to weekend gardeners who simply want to grow healthy, vigorous plants 631.4 er 5 without resorting As the organic to market food chemicals. continues to expand, so too do the opportunities for small farmers. Organic farms conserve nonrenewable resources, offer better conditions for farm animals, produce high-demand goods, and boost farm income. 'The Organic Farming Manual' is a comprehensive guide to growing, certifying, and marketing organic produce, grains, meat, and dairy. Beginning farmers committed to launching an organic operation and experienced farmers hoping to transition from traditional farming techniques will find all the information they need. While the organic certification process is lengthy and demanding, Hansen clarifies 978160342 ORGANIC FARMING Hansen, Ann every USDA requirement and offers complete advice on selecting equipment, tending the land, Hardcov $39.9 4806 MANUAL Larkin caring for animals, and marketing farm products. 631.58 er 5 'Eat Your Yard!' proves that you can have your beautiful landscape and eat it too! Sure, vegetables are nice, but you don't have to rip up your front lawn and plant scraggly squash in order to have a food-producing garden. This title proposes a new way to use the garden more efficiently than ever. Edible fruit trees, shrubs, vines, herbs, and flowers provide beautiful EAT YOUR YARD!: EDIBLE blossoms, foliage, and structure, while also offering fruits, nuts, herbs, and seeds that you can TREES, SHRUBS, VINES, 978142360 HERBS AND FLOWERS Chase, Nan eat fresh or preserve for year-round enjoyment. The author gives firsthand information and Trade $19.9 advice for growing 35 plants that offer the best landscape features and culinary use. Includes 3849 FOR YOUR LANDSCAPE K. 635 Paper 9 recipes. Covering tree fruit, from apples to figs and nuts; soft fruit, from strawberries to goji berries; grape vines; and tender fruit, from citrus to avocados, Grow Fruit is a practical and inspirational guide that shows everyone how to grow their own fruit, no matter how much time or space they have. With foolproof, easy-to-follow advice, ideas and techniques for more experienced 978075665 Buckingham, gardeners, a fruit grower's year planner, and a troubleshooting section for common problems Trade $22.9 8892 GROW FRUIT Alan of fruit pests and diseases, Grow Fruit is the one-stop reference for growing your own delicious 635 Paper 5 fruit. Home vegetable gardening is all the rage. But starting a garden isn't always simple. Many hopeful growers find themselves confused by the dizzying array of things to know about soil quality, garden layout, seeds, temperatures, planting schedules, fertilizer, pests, watering, and harvesting. Still other first-time gardeners plant too much, only to find themselves overwhelmed and exhausted by July. In 'Starter Vegetable Gardens,' the author, a master gardener and award-winning gardening writer takes the guesswork out of growing food, explaining in simple, straightforward language how to start, maintain, and expand a bountiful STARTER VEGETABLE vegetable garden in small, manageable spaces. She presents 24 no-fail, small-scale garden GARDENS: 24 NO-FAIL plans from a simple bag garden (planted right in soil bags!) to an orderly border and from a 978160342 PLANS FOR SMALL Pleasant, family food factory to specialty beds for salads, Cajun flavors, and Italian cuisine. For each plan Trade $19.9 5292 ORGANIC GARDENS Barbara she provides plant and material lists, a plot layout, color photographs, and tips for succession 635 Paper 5 planting to keep the garden productive all season long. Raising chickens is a growing trend hitting urban and suburban areas, as well as the country. The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Raising Chickens covers every aspect of raising chickens, 978159257 COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE Belanger, whether one lives in the country, suburb, or city. People wanting their own supply of organic, Trade $14.9 9860 TO RAISING CHICKENS Jerome D. additive-free, free-range eggs want to know how to keep their chickens healthy and egg 636.5 Paper 5
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QTY ISBN TITLE AUTHOR ANNOTATION Y T E Dogs All-in-One For Dummies offers all dog lovers the latest information you need to choose, raise, and care for your furry best friend from puppyhood to its twilight years. From finding the right dog for your lifestyle and teaching your dog good manners to housetraining, grooming, 978047052 DOGS ALL-IN-ONE FOR and knowing when your pet is sick or needs medical attention, this fact- packed guide will Trade $29.9 9782 DUMMIES serve as your essential dog bible. 636.7 Paper 9 Dogscaping is the first instructional guide on how to landscape a canine-safe backyard and DOGSCAPING: CREATING garden. It covers topics ranging from durable plant selection and avoiding pet poisoning to tips THE PERFECT BACKYARD on creating a species-specific garden for the beloved family dog. It addresses animal behavior 978193395 AND GARDEN FOR YOU training, organic gardening practices, and light construction and planning advice. The book also 636.70 Trade $16.9 8330 AND YOUR DOG Barthel, Tom includes five profiles of dog owners from around the country who have created successful dog- 83 Paper 5 friendly This gardens. updated book shows dog owners in words and pictures how to train their pet to perform both simple and complicated tricks. After reviewing four basic commands--sit, down, stand, and stay--the book instructs on progressing to behaviors such as jump through a hoop, weave 978076414 TRICK IS IN THE TRAINING Taunton, through legs, balance a biscuit, and many others. The authors present step-by- step 636.70 Trade $14.9 2116 2ND ED Stephanie J. instructions for dozens of fun tricks, and offer tips and suggestions to help readers work 83 Paper 9 This is The End of Overeating for pets plus a simple, effective diet plan for dogs from the CHOW HOUNDS: WHY nationally known veterinarian of the Rachael Ray show. OUR DOGS ARE GETTING 978075731 FATTER : A VET'S PLAN TO 636.70 Trade $14.9 3660 SAVE THEIR LIVES Ward, Ernie 89 Paper 5 This sturdy animal makes a loyal pet, a dependable work dog, or a formidable watchdog. Here's advice on all aspects of German Shepherd care and modern humane communication Brazil- guidelines to help each owner bring out the very best in his dog. Titles in Barron's popular 978076414 GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG Adelman, series of Pet Handbooks present comprehensive information and helpful advice from breeders, 636.73 Trade $12.9 3335 HANDBOOK. 2ND REV. ED Mary Belle veterinarians, and other pet experts. 76 Paper 9 The American Pit Bull Terrier and American Staffordshire terrier, when carefully socialized and trained, can make loyal and devoted pets. This title from Barron's 'Complete Pet Owner's AMERICAN PIT BULL Manuals' introduce inexperienced and prospective pet owners to the pleasures and duties of TERRIERS/AMERICAN caring for these breeds. They also make ideal guides for older children having their first 978076414 STAFFORDSHIRE Stahlkuppe, experiences as animal caretakers. Filled with helpful information it offers advice on purchasing, 636.75 Trade 3229 TERRIERS 3RD ED Joe housing, feeding, health care--and where applicable, grooming and training. Col. photos & ill. 59 Paper $8.99 The Chihuahua is bred in both smoothcoat and longcoat varieties, but because of their tiny size, both present special challenges in keeping them healthy and happy. This handbook discusses both varieties with advice on purchase, health care, feeding, training, grooming, and 978076414 CHIHUAHUA HANDBOOK Coile, D. more. Titles in Barron's popular series of Pet Handbooks present comprehensive information Trade $12.9 3304 2ND ED Caroline and helpful advice from breeders, veterinarians, and other pet experts. 636.76 Paper 9 Ferrets have become increasingly popular as pets in recent years, and although many books about ferrets are now available, this revised and updated guide is unique in that it specifically concentrates on training methods. The authors instruct on training methods that really work, pointing out that effective training can start anytime, whether owners adopt an adult ferret or purchase a baby as a kit. They offer tips on protecting the ferret from household hazards; protecting carpets and houseplants from a ferret's tendency to claw and dig; information on 978076414 TRAINING YOUR PET Bucsis, 636.97 Trade housing, equipment, feeding, health care, and more. New in this edition is a chapter on clicker 2239 FERRET 2ND ED Gerry 66 Paper $9.99 training and on training special needs pets-- hearing impaired and sight-impaired animals.
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QTY ISBN TITLE AUTHOR ANNOTATION Y T E A nano-aquarium--that is, a small-volume aquarium--require special attention because decline in water quality and increased fish stress levels change in inverse proportion as tank sizes become smaller. Two aquarium experts tell hobbyists everything they need to know about 978076414 setting up a miniature aquarium. All titles in Barron's profusely- illustrated Complete Pet Trade 4288 NANOAQUARIUM Geck, Jakob Owner's Manuals introduce inexperienced and prospective pet owners to the pleasures and 639.34 Paper $8.99 duties Temptingof pet care.made fast and easy in just one pot or pan. For busy home cooks who need to recipes get a good dinner on the table fast--and without all the clean-up, 'All in One Pot' offers simple BETTY CROCKER ALL IN yet satisfying recipes that are perfect for everyday cooking, casual get-togethers, or holiday 978047056 ONE POT: THE 100 BEST- parties. This collection provides the inspiration to get the most out of your favorite pot or pan. 641.55 Trade $19.9 9214 LOVED NO-FUSS RECIPES It is perfect for beginners who may be intimidated by complex recipes that require multiple 5 Paper 5 pieces The of kitchenware foods to prepare. featured in the New York Times bestseller Flat Belly Diet! not only help women lose belly fat, they also happen to make delicious and healthy meals for the whole family. So that dieters can sit down to dinner with everyone, without having to cook special foods separately for themselves, the Flat Belly Diet! Family Cookbook features 150 scrumptious family-friendly classics (with a healthy MUFA twist), such as White Pita Pizzas and Baked Chicken Parmesan, 978160529 FLAT BELLY DIET!: FAMILY Vaccariello, and sweet treats, like the Choco-Nut Sundae and Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars. Each all-new 641.56 Hardcov $26.9 recipe features belly-flattening monounsaturated fatty acids (or MUFAs), found in nuts and 4599 COOKBOOK Liz 3 er 9 seeds, vegetable oils, olives, avocados, and dark chocolate. The nation's most trusted authority on heart-healthy living presents the fourth edition of this AMERICAN HEART classic cookbook, with the most up-to-date information on heart health and nutrition--including ASSOCIATION LOW-FAT, the effects of saturated and trans fats and cholesterol--and 50 exciting new recipes. American 978030758 LOW-CHOLESTEROL American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook offers more than 200 delicious, easy-to- 641.56 Trade $17.0 7558 COOKBOOK 4TH ED Heart Assoc, prepare dishes. 38 Paper 0 Annabel Karmel presents 'Top 100 Finger Foods,' a guide to creating tasty tidbits that young children, as young as nine months, can eat. Although they might not be able to handle a spoon, children of this age can master the art of eating on their own--as long as the food they're served is right-sized! Finger foods are the perfect solution. This collection is packed with nourishing breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert recipes for babies and older children--from French Toast Fingers and Mini Chicken Sliders to Tuna Muffin Melts and Salad Lollipops-- 978074349 Karmel, 641.81 Hardcov $18.0 helping you safely introduce new tastes and textures to your baby and ensuring that your child 3710 TOP 100 FINGER FOODS Annabel 2 er 0 is healthy, happy, and content. SIMPLY SPECTACULAR Nothing brightens up a party or makes a celebration out of an everyday gathering like CAKES: BEAUTIFUL beautifully decorated cookies and cakes. Yet buying from boutique bakeries doesn't have to be DESIGNS FOR your only option--there's a simple, fun way to have fabulous desserts at a fraction of the price. 978030746 IRRESISTIBLE CAKES AND Porschen, Simply Spectacular Cakes is the perfect guide for creating your own elegant, designer-quality 641.86 Hardcov $30.0 4552 COOKIES Peggy confections that will impress friends and family. 53 er 0 The endlessly imaginative duo who turned cupcaking into a national pastime is back, with utterly new, eye-popping creations anyone can make. Create a race-car cupcake, a robot WHAT'S NEW CUPCAKE?: cupcake, or ravishing jewelry cupcakes for a birthday party. Surprise the family with Chinese INGENIOUSLY SIMPLE takeout dinner cupcakes on April Fool's or serve up a goofy chocolate moose. Captivate Mom 978054724 DESIGNS FOR EVERY with a bouquet of long-stemmed rose cupcakes and build sand castle cupcakes with the kids. 641.86 Trade $16.9 1814 OCCASION Tack, Karen All you need are candies from the corner store and cake mix and canned frosting 53 Paper 5
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QTY ISBN TITLE AUTHOR ANNOTATION Y T E With her books, syndicated newspaper and Internet columns, radio show, blog, Web site, and numerous media appearances, Ilyce Glink has become the go-to expert Americans rely on to BUY, CLOSE, MOVE IN!: help them successfully navigate the tricky world of real estate--a marketplace made even more HOW TO SAFELY AND complex today thanks to the Great Recession. Sure, there's a maze of new regulations. Sure, PROFITABLY NAVIGATE it's harder than ever to find a great deal or get the best loan. But you can do it. All it takes is a THE NEW WORLD OF REAL little expert advice from Ilyce. Clear and concise, this book cuts through confusing red tape to ESTATE - AND END UP provide the essential inside information you need to make the best decisions, and answers 978006194 WITH THE HOME OF YOUR Glink, Ilyce commonly asked questions about every step of the process. Trade $14.9 4871 DREAMS R. 643.12 Paper 9 When does a green home project make financial sense? The authors of this book provide the answer to this and other questions relating to the cost (and relative value) of environmentally friendly home improvements. Eric Corey Freed and Kevin Daum are experts, respectively, in green building and in financing custom homes. In this information-packed book, they walk readers through 50 green home projects and break them down according to the positive impact they have on the environment, as well as the impact they may have (both positive and GREEN SENSE FOR THE negative) on the reader's wallet. They evaluate a wide array of projects, including insulating HOME: HOW TO PAY FOR pipes, weatherizing doors and windows, composting and recycling trash, installing a solar hot 978160085 AND PROFIT FROM 50 Freed, Eric water heater, installing green countertops, upgrading appliances, building with reclaimed Trade $21.9 1551 GREEN HOME PROJECTS Corey materials, and installing radiant heat. This unique perspective on going green is a reference 643.7 Paper 5 that green-leaning homeowners simply cannot do without An accomplished fashion designer shows women who make their own garments how to improve on store-bought sewing patterns by adjusting the clothing item's length and other details to reflect personal taste and create a custom fit. The book's opening chapters present an illustrated guide to the tools, equipment, and fabrics needed for making garments, while also serving as a miniature textbook to teach basic sewing techniques. Chapters that follow HOW TO USE, ADAPT, AND offer detailed instruction in adapting and altering a store-bought pattern to suit individual 978076414 DESIGN SEWING Hollahan, Trade $21.9 tastes. Alterations include adding flare, and modifying the shapes of bodices, arm holes, neck 4257 PATTERNS Lee 646.2 Paper 9 lines, sleeves, and skirts. Did your date show up wearing socks with sandals? Are tighty-whities a deal-breaker for you? UNDATEABLE: 311 THINGS Do fanny packs make you want to run for the door? Now, for the very first time, we're revealing MEN DO THAT the secret list of things that so many perfectly eligible guys manage to wear, say, or do to GUARANTEE THEY WON'T make themselves completely undateable. With an essential rating system that ranges from 978034552 BE DATING OR HAVING Rakieten, minor red-flag offenses all the way to the irreversible kiss of death, this hilarious handbook Trade $15.0 0678 SEX Ellen exposes the many common mistakes that can turn an otherwise acceptable man from a 646.77 Paper 0 'maybe' into a 'no way.' Maximize the time you spend with your kids without breaking the bank. This boredom-busting EAT, NAP, PLAY: HOW TO book includes loads of low-cost mommy-and-me activities and tips for children tolearn howto GET EVEN MORE OUT OF Spizman, save, read the fine print, create their own fun. 978075731 YOUR CHILD'S DAY FOR Robyn Trade $14.9 3615 LESS Freedman 649.1 Paper 5 Whether it's 24/7 snacking, daily fast-food runs, or nonstop video-game marathons, nowadays it's tougher than ever to get kids to eat right and move more. Yet it is possible to encourage WEIGHT WATCHERS nutritious eating habits and a healthy active lifestyle in your kids--if you have the right tools. 978047047 HEALTHY KIDS, HAPPY Weight Watchers Eat! Move! Play! gives you trusted information on how to develop and Trade $19.9 4204 PARENTS maintain the right habits for keeping the whole family happy and healthy. 649.1 Paper 5
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QTY ISBN TITLE AUTHOR ANNOTATION Y T E Civil Service exams are competitive, with the highest scorers being offered the available jobs. This revised and updated manual dramatically increases job applicants' employment prospects by helping them to excel on the clerical exams. It provides the tools needed to succeed in the verbal, clerical, and interview portions of the exam. It also includes insightful information about 978076414 CIVIL SERVICE CLERICAL Bobrow, word processing, dictation, and office machines. Hundreds of practice problems are also 651.37 Trade $16.9 3021 EXAMS 6TH ED Jerry included to sharpen test-taking skills. 41 Paper 9 MASTER THE GMAT 978076892 (INCLUDES CD-ROM): Stewart, This no-nonsense guide to the GMAT includes essay-writing analysis and 6 complete practice 658.00 Trade $36.9 8594 2011 Mark Allen tests, with a CD-ROM including access to 3 additional full-length GMAT practice tests 76 Paper 5 This career guide is for people who recognize the importance of an independent retail store in community life and the opportunities for a rewarding lifestyle, but don't know where to start. EVERYTHING GUIDE TO This comprehensive guide shows them how to: spot and capitalize on small retailer trends; use STARTING AND RUNNING the most efficient retailing software; make the leap to online selling; conduct their own market A RETAIL STORE: ALL YOU research; and more. Authors Dan and Judy Ramsey offer practical advice and real-world NEED TO GET STARTED IN examples that are difference between success and failure in this challenging, but satisfying 978159869 YOUR OWN RETAIL Ramsey, Trade $14.9 career path 7834 ADVENTURE Dan 658.11 Paper 5 The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Social Media Marketing is for people with a product, service, or business who want to use social media for marketing to target their customers. Instead of COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE opting for the blatant and outdated billboard type of advertising, those who make use of social 978159257 TO SOCIAL MEDIA Abernethy, media's dynamic dialogue will personally connect with their desired audience--and win their 658.87 Trade $19.9 9891 MARKETING Jennifer product or service the attention it deserves. 2 Paper 5 In this revised and updated edition of Twitter Power, online marketing guru Joel Comm explores TWITTER POWER: HOW TO the latest trends in how businesses and marketers can integrate Twitter into their existing DOMINATE YOUR MARKET marketing strategies to build a loyal following among Twitter members, expand awareness of 978047056 ONE TWEET AT A TIME their product or service, and even handle negative publicity due to angry or disappointed 658.87 Trade $17.9 3366 2ND ED Comm, Joel customers. 2 Paper 5 In the machine age there is a particular pleasure in working with wood, which Woodwork celebrates, both in the easy-to-follow instructions for mastering the core skills and in the projects at the end of the book that demonstrate them. The first chapter details the properties of the most commonly used hardwood and softwood lumber. This is then followed by a chapter 978075664 Eden-Eadon, on all the important tools a woodworker is likely to need. The third chapter discusses the Hardcov $40.0 3065 WOODWORK Colin optimum layout for a workshop. The next four chapters demonstrate, with detailed step-by-step 684.08 er 0 instructions, the essential woodworking skills. Nearly every operation in woodworking uses a piece of steel between the woodworker and the PERFECT EDGE: THE wood. This steel needs to be cared for and sharpened for the best results. 'The Perfect Edge' is ULTIMATE GUIDE TO an up-to-date book on sharpening every woodworking tool, using the latest sharpening stones, 978155870 SHARPENING FOR tools and techniques. The author brings more than twenty-five years of experience, working 684.08 Hardcov $29.9 8587 WOODWORKERS Hock, Ron with demanding customers and staying on top of the latest trends. 3 er 9 A Zero Energy Home (ZEH)--a home that produces as much energy as it consumes--is an idea whose time has come! Authors David Johnston and Scott Gibson (Green from the Ground Up) TOWARD A ZERO ENERGY explore the design and construction of self-sufficient houses from start to finish. They make the HOME: A COMPLETE case for a ZEH; cite climate and geographic challenges; describe exactly how to go about 978160085 GUIDE TO ENERGY SELF- Johnston, building an energy-efficient home; and feature ten houses that were built for zero energy living. 690.83 Trade $24.9 1438 SUFFICIENCY AT HOME David With unequaled knowledge and a passion for the subject, the authors walk readers through the 7 Paper 5 process of building and living in a truly green home.
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QTY ISBN TITLE AUTHOR ANNOTATION Y T E Ultimate Guide: Trimwork shows how easy it is to enhance any home by adding decorative trimwork or molding--the right way. This book takes a practical, no-nonsense approach to trimwork design and construction. Sections on specific styles help readers choose the type of molding that best suits the design and character of their homes. The beautiful, eye- catching photographs of real rooms provide inspiration for dressing up any space that lacks texture or ornament. The books details the techniques that ensure a professional-looking job every time. 978158011 ULTIMATE GUIDE TO Trade $19.9 Even novices will be able to install door and window casings, chair rails, crown moldings, 4776 TRIMWORK 694.6 Paper 5 wainscoting, base trim, and more like a pro Now, with just a little time and a handful of tools, gardeners can create handsome, handcrafted items for their gardens at a fraction of the cost of buying retail. The Vegetable Gardeners Book VEGETABLE GARDENER'S of Building Projects presents 39 ideas for simple projects from cold frames to compost bins, BOOK OF BUILDING from planters to picnic tables, and from trellises to tool storage. Each project was hand- PROJECTS: 39 ESSENTIALS selected by Storey's editors to be functional, attractive, and easy to complete. Each includes TO INCREASE THE step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, complete materials and lumber lists, no- 978160342 BOUNTY AND BEAUTY OF Trade $18.9 nonsense tips, and a four-color photograph of the finished product in its natural setting. 5261 YOUR GARDEN 712 Paper 5 Every day talented and passionate gardeners think to themselves, 'There must be a way to turn this into a career.' So You Want to Be a Garden Designer helps them turn that dream into reality by providing the practical, step-by-step information every budding designer needs to develop and nurture a thriving garden design business. A successful, self-made garden designer herself, Love Albrecht Howard conveys not only the basic skills required for the Howard, profession, but also the crucial details that can mean the difference between success and 978088192 SO YOU WANT TO BE A Love 712.02 Hardcov $29.9 failure. Among the many questions she explores with warmth, humor, and a big dose of reality. 9041 GARDEN DESIGNER Albrecht 3 er 5 They populate manga with chunky bodies, oversized heads, and huge expressive eyes. They're schoolgirls and schoolboys, magical girls and mad scientists, fairies and fighter princesses, MANGA FOR THE cyborgs and sci-fi secret agents, bikers and bad samurais, robots and rebel leaders. They've BEGINNER CHIBIS: even got chubby pets and zany monster sidekicks! They're chibis! Excruciatingly cute, highly EVERYTHING YOU NEED stylized, and beloved in all manga genres (fantasy, magical girls, shounen, anthro, sci-fi, and TO START DRAWING THE more), without them, manga would barely exist. And now you can learn, step by step, how to SUPER-CUTE draw virtually every chibi out there, how to 'chibify' ordinary manga characters--and how to 978082301 CHARACTERS OF Hart, invent your very own designs! Covering facial expressions, those iconic manga eyes, costumes, Trade $21.9 4880 JAPANESE COMICS Christopher character interaction, and story settings, Manga for the Beginner Chibis has it all. 741.51 Paper 9 Gift wrap and paper expert Wanda Wen knows what it means to give thoughtfully wrapped presents--a talent that has made her and her store, Soolip, a favorite among celebrities and tastemakers. With her expert tips and techniques--and creative vision--she invites you to use ART OF GIFT WRAPPING: natural, luxurious, and everyday materials to perfectly dress any present for its occasion. 50 INNOVATIVE IDEAS Whether nestling your gift in a bed of all- natural moss, creating custom packing tape, USING ORGANIC, UNIQUE, cascading fresh flowers down a tower of boxes, or simply matching a festive paper with just the 978030740 AND UNCOMMON Hardcov $24.9 8471 MATERIALS Wen, Wanda right ribbon tie--your thoughtful packages will leave lasting impressions long after the gifts 745.54 er 9 have been opened. Lifelong gardener and lifestyle writer Bales also takes on the role as inspirational designer to BOUQUETS AND BEYOND: educate gardeners about the latest research on conditioning individual garden flowers, how to CREATING WREATHS, care for them immediately after cutting, and the length of time they can be expected to last. 978160529 GARLANDS, AND MORE IN No other book has compiled such complete instructions for prolonging the bloom. Hardcov $35.0 0102 EVERY GARDEN SEASON Bales, Suzy 745.92 er 0
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QTY ISBN TITLE AUTHOR ANNOTATION Y T E One Ball Knits is back with fresh, modern gifts, all made with just one ball, hank, or skein of ONE BALL KNITS GIFTS: 20 yarn! Complete with an illustrated Basics section covering yarn, tools, essential techniques, STYLISH DESIGNS MADE Habibur- and finishes like felting, embroidery, and sewing, One Ball Knits Gifts is all you need to make 978082303 WITH A SINGLE BALL, Rahman, memorable treasures to give and share--whether this is your first project or your hundred and Trade $18.9 3249 SKEIN, HANK, OR SPOOL Fatema first. 746.43 Paper 9 Expert sock knitters Ewa Jostes and Stephanie van der Linden share their sage wisdom on the essentials of sock knitting, beginning with an overview of materials and tools and the basics of SOCK KNITTER'S the sock-knitting process. Knitters can mix and match from among many different methods of WORKSHOP EVERYTHING casting--on and knitting cuffs, heels, and toes to create their own unique designs that fit just 978082308 KNITTERS NEED TO KNIT right. With extensive step-by-step instructions and hundreds of illustrations plus fifteen 746.43 Trade $19.9 5538 SOCKS BEAUTIFULLY Jostes, Ewa patterns, this book provides sock knitters with inspiration and advice for all their projects. 2 Paper 9 Are you a beginner quilter looking for a place to start learning this time-honored craft? Are you a more advanced quilter looking for quick and gifty projects that you can complete in a snap? American From the editors of American Patchwork & Quilting comes a collection of ideas and inspiration 978047055 Patchwork for making beautiful quilt projects. This book is packed with gorgeous photography and easy- Trade $22.9 9314 EASY QUILT PROJECTS &, to-follow instructions for making everything from throws and bed-sized quilts to bags and 746.46 Paper 9 pincushions. In Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts, world-renowned quilter Kaffe Fassett demonstrates how basic geometric forms--squares, rectangles, triangles, diamonds, circles, and quarter-circles-- found in natural and manmade environments inspire his quilt designs. Twenty-three of his SIMPLE SHAPES magnificent, inventive quilts--ranging from the relatively simple Tilt, ideal for beginners, to the 978158479 SPECTACULAR QUILTS: 23 Fassett, more complex Circle of Stars, for more advanced stitchers--are showcased in the book, along 746.46 Hardcov $35.0 8378 ORIGINAL QUILT DESIGNS Kaffe with step-by-step instructions for making each one. 04 er 0 This practical guide helps women build a great wardrobe without emptying their wallets. Learn NEVER PAY RETAIL AGAIN: how to become friendly with sales associates so they'll provide the discounted merchandise, SHOP SMART, SPEND how to transform clothes you already own for a few bucks, and how to purchase high-quality 978143916 LESS, AND LOOK BETTER Lewellyn, accessories for rock bottom prices. 746.92 Trade $16.9 7359 THAN EVER Daisy 06 Paper 9 This new title gives art students and hobbyists a complete course in the many different techniques applicable to watercolor painting. An introductory chapter describes the pigments, brushes, papers, and other needed equipment, and shows how to use them to best effect. Following chapters present 14 distinct approaches to watercolor art, each approach starting 978076416 with an example of a finished work by a famous watercolor artist. Students are presented with 751.42 Hardcov $26.9 2961 WATERCOLOR step-by-step exercises to master these and the other creative techniques shown throughout 2 er 9 the book. Acrylics are plastic-based tube pigments capable of producing vivid colors and dramatic textural effects on canvas or paper. This book instructs in the many styles students can achieve 978076416 with acrylic paints, and concludes with step-by-step projects in still life, landscape, cityscape, 751.42 Hardcov $29.9 2749 ACRYLIC PAINTING and human figure paintings. 6 er 9 In this book, author John Easterby describes photography as the art of storytelling through visual images. Focusing primarily on digital photography, he discusses cameras of different types and sizes and the uses of supporting photographic tools, such as tripods, interchangeable lenses, and lights. He advises on studying the work of professional photographers in galleries, books, and magazines as an important first step in understanding how to look at photos. Tutorial projects include 'remaking' a well-known photo by a famous photographer, shooting a natural light portrait, using backlighting, shooting scenes at night, expressing movement in 150 PROJECTS TO photos, freezing action, keeping a photographic diary, photographing sports events and crowd 978076414 STRENGTHEN YOUR Easterby, scenes, using a series of pictures to tell a photo story, and many others. Readers learn how to Trade $21.9 4707 PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS John set up a desktop studio, edit images, and build their portfolio. 770.9 Paper 9
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QTY ISBN TITLE AUTHOR ANNOTATION Y T E Everybody has an ambition, whether it's to take wonderful photographs, tone their bodies, write songs on the guitar, or improve their golf swing. But all too often we never reach it, because we just don't know how to get started. With expert advice that takes you through your new pastime in easy stages, whether you're starting from scratch or building on existing skills, 'Why Not Take Amazing Photos' is packed with checklists, questionnaires, and exercises that make sure the information is relevant and the lessons will stick, while fresh and exciting 978075665 WHY NOT TAKE AMAZING Trade $19.9 designs use photographs, illustrations, and graphics to keep you excited, engaged, and 7390 PHOTOS 771 Paper 5 enthusiastic. Want to start shooting better photos but don't have the time for a photography class? This instructional video introduces the basics of getting great digital photos. It shows how to use a DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY point-and-shoot camera or a high-end digital SLR to take portraits, action shots, landscapes, 978047047 FOR SENIORS FOR Hinton, Mark close-ups, and night shots. You also get lessons on how to use free photo editing tools to Trade $24.9 9926 DUMMIES Justice brighten up dark images, get rid of red- eye in your pictures, and send your photos to friends 778.3 Paper 9 and popularity The family. of digital video continues to grow, largely because of the dropping prices of cameras. Correspondingly, so does the number of novice digital video editors. This book is for the beginning video editor who is eager to get started using the vast array of tools that Adobe ADOBE PREMIERE Premiere Elements offers. Veteran author Keith Underdahl covers all the essentials of using 978047045 ELEMENTS 8 FOR Underdahl, Adobe Premiere Elements 8 to import video, create clips, put those clips together, add effects, 778.52 Trade $29.9 3186 DUMMIES Keith work with sound and music, and output to DVD or the Internet. 35 Paper 9 The Really Useful Grandparents' Book is the perfect solution. It's a book that you can share with your grandchildren to discover the activities that will bring you closer and entertain you both all afternoon. Packed with information on the kinds of things a child will want to learn about from 978076793 REALLY USEFUL the world's most dangerous animals to Mount Everest, from Alexander the Great to Henry VIII, Hardcov $24.9 2547 GRANDPARENTS' BOOK Gordon, Eleo this book will make learning fun and engaging. 790.1 er 9 Maltin, whose Movie Guide is a regularly updated best-seller, and who holds the Guinness record for the world's shortest movie review (of the 1948 musical Isn't It Romantic?--'No'), proffers a roster of movies he hopes fans will consider 'unfamiliar' because they've failed to find the mass audience. While noting the occasional major studio release, he sticks primarily to independent, foreign, and documentary films released during the last 20 years or so, in time for high-speed Internet, streaming video, and all-region DVD players to make them readily available to prospective viewers for the first time. Among his most interesting recommendations are Errol Morris' unusual documentary Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control, a LEONARD MALTIN'S 151 study of four people and the jobs they love; Idiocracy, Beavis and Butthead creator Mike 978006173 BEST MOVIES YOU'VE Maltin, Judge's little-seen (and, by its parent studio, even less-loved) futuristic comedy; and Guillermo 791.43 Trade $16.9 2348 NEVER SEEN Leonard Del Toro's supernatural suspenser set during the Spanish civil war, The Devil's Backbone. 75 Paper 9 Maltin's still king of the succinct review, making this a handy reference for cineasts who think From Snooker to Carom to good-old-fashioned 8--or 9-Ball, Pool and Billiards For Dummies reveals the tips, tricks, and rules of play, covering the variety of the ever-popular games that make up pool and billiards. This hands-on guide discusses everything from the rules and 978047056 POOL & BILLIARDS FOR Leider, strategies of the games to how to set up a pool room to choosing the right equipment, and is Trade $19.9 5537 DUMMIES Nicholas accompanied by dozens of photos and line drawings. 794.72 Paper 9 Everybody has an ambition, whether it's to take wonderful photographs, tone their bodies, write songs on the guitar, or improve their golf swing. But all too often we never reach it, because we just don't know how to get started. With expert advice that takes you through your new pastime in easy stages, whether you're starting from scratch or building on existing skills, 'Why Not Play Golf' is packed with checklists, questionnaires, and exercises that make sure the information is relevant and the lessons will stick, while fresh and exciting designs use 978075665 796.35 Trade $19.9 photographs, illustrations, and graphics to keep you excited, engaged, and enthusiastic. 8083 WHY NOT PLAY GOLF 2 Paper 5
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QTY ISBN TITLE AUTHOR ANNOTATION Y T E 978193069 BECKETT BASEBALL CARD Fleischer, This 2010 edition of the world's most trusted baseball card price guide is a comprehensive 796.35 Trade $34.9 2855 PRICE GUIDE: 2010 Brian source for checklists and prices of virtually all major manufacturer baseball card sets and 70 Paper 5 thousands of new items. Baseball is a simple enough game. Yet, mastering the skills requisite to play the game at a competitive level, regardless of one's age, often isn't easy. Knack Coaching Youth Baseball applies the unique Knack format--short passages of text linked to instructive photography of both boys and girls playing the sport, all organized into spread-based lessons--to present basic KNACK COACHING YOUTH and advanced information about coaching this popular youth sport for kids aged five to BASEBALL: TIPS ON fourteen. The author, a sportswriter who coaches his son's little league team, focuses on 978159921 BUILDING A WINNING Czerwinski, 796.35 Trade $19.9 techniques that will help any team win while reminding coaches that children should have fun 8632 TEAM Kevin T. 76 Paper 5 above all else. A successful triathlete is an endurance runner, swimmer, and bicyclist-- and superb conditioning is essential for athletes who compete in this arduous sport. This book presents six graded training schedules designed to take aspiring triathletes from beginner status to championship contender. The author's guidelines will tell readers which schedule is best for them, based on their state of physical fitness. They'll find detailed advice on how to build general fitness and lose unwanted weight. 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