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Health • Reference
Swap & Drop Diet The New Canadian No-Diet Diet Revolution! From the Editors of Best Health with Editor-in-Chief Bonnie Munday and Foreword by Dr Susan Biali, MD
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Have you been looking for a sensible diet plan with no risks, no fads, no craziness, just easy weight loss? With the revolutionary Swap & Drop Diet, you’ll watch those pounds just melt away. This unique 12-week program is specially designed to teach you to fit healthier choices into even the most hectic schedule. There’s no need to starve yourself, or to eliminate entire food groups. You’ll learn how easy it is to make simple, effective swaps for your favourite meals, including meals at your favourite restaurants! This distinctively Canadian plan shows you how to make small food and lifestyle changes, one week at a time. It features: • A 12-week step-by-step, swap-by-swap plan: Learn to tackle one weight-loss issue at a time before moving on to the next; discover each week one new doctor-approved food swap, to take you closer to a slimmer, healthier you • A 12-week meal planner and over 100 healthy, delicious recipes: Enjoy three quick, nutritious, mouthwatering meals a day (plus snacks!) without dedicating time to planning. There's no special diet foods, scales, supplements or expensive meal substitutes • A 12-week walking plan: Incorporate this simple fat-burning exercise to help accelerate your weight loss. You can start while following the 12-week meal plan, or wait until you’ve mastered the meal plan before getting started. Either way, you’ll lose unwanted weight • Eating-in, dining-out and grabbing-a-meal on the go: Learn to make healthier choices even while on the go. You’ll find a guide to Canada’s top restaurant chains and the best items on their menus. Change your life forever – get fit, get slim and stay slim with the break-through Swap & Drop Diet!
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Swap & Drop Diet The New Canadian No-Diet Diet Revolution! From the Editors of Best Health with Editor-in-Chief Bonnie Munday and Foreword by Dr Susan Biali, MD
Includes a FREE Subscription to BEST HEALTH Magazine!
HEALTHY MEAL PLANS, DESIGNED WITH THESE DAILY GUIDELINES:
SPECS 256 pages 8 1/2" x 8 1/2"" Full color photos and illustrations throughout JANUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1--55475-095-4 RD Code: 1260 Retail: $29.95, Softcover
Health • Reference
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Calories: From 1,300 to 1,600 Calories from fat: 30 to 35 per cent Saturated fats: No more than 10 per cent of the calories Fibre: At least 25 g Calcium: About 1,000 mg Fruits and veggies: Seven to eight servings per day
Losing weight has never been simpler!
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Health • Reference
LIFE…The Reader’s Digest Version Great Advice, Simply Put By Peggy Northrop, Global Editor-in-Chief, and the Editor’s of Reader’s Digest Magazine
Wouldn't it be great to have a resource to turn to -- with solid advice -- to help navigate life's everyday challenges? Help is at hand with LIFE…The Reader’s Digest Version, to put you back in the driver’s seat of life and decide when to speed up, slow down, and when it's time to put on your blinkers.
Reader’s Digest – the world's most trusted source, and synonymous with abbreviated, edited, and to the point, now brings you this motivational handbook to help you live a richer life. This inspirational new book is divided into two easy-to-use sections: “Do Better” and “Be Better” showing you simple ways to make improvements. You’ll find succinct advice on 75 essential facets of life, running the gamut from health to wealth, loss to love, and the sublime to the profound. Content includes: • Learn how to Get out of a rut, and Learn something new • Find easy ways to Embrace Change and Get more done • Discover how to Be the perfect party guest, how to Be a good parent and even how to Make a good first impression Loaded with wisdom, you're sure to make this your trusted guide as you discover your path in life!
YOU’LL FIND AMAZING ADVICE: > From Get more done to Worry less > Find our how to Cope with a crisis and be More satisfied at work > Learn how to Go Green and Be a good neighbor > And, best of all, Be happy!
Succinct, practical advice that you can count on from Reader’s Digest!
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SPECS 176 pages 5 1/4" x 7 1/4" Four-color spot art throughout NOVEMBER 2011 ISBN: 978-1-55475-093-1 RD Code: 1255 Retail: $14.95, Hardcover
Includes a FREE Subscription to READER’S DIGEST Magazine!
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Massage & Aromatherapy Simple Techniques to Use at Home to Relieve Stress, Promote Health and Feel Great From the Editors of Reader’s Digest
Did you know that massage therapy improves circulation, and provides headache relief? It’s great for pain management, increases immune function, and decreases stress levels. And, from allergies to insomnia, it reduces recovery time in many medical conditions. Learn the secrets behind blending essential oils and using massage techniques to revitalize your spirit and improve your well-being in the comfort of your own home! In Massage & Aromatherapy you’ll learn more than a dozen massage techniques from Swedish and Eastern to deep-tissue and reflexology. You’ll find: • The type of massage that provides relief for common ailments • Step-by-step instructions accompanied by a photograph for each massage technique • Easy directions for self-massage, perfect for home, office and even while traveling.
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This new authoritative reference covers every aspect of Aromatherapy, too. • Discover the essentials from the different types of vaporizers and diffusers you’ll need, to techniques such as kneading, frictions and stretching. • Featuring 30 of the most common essential oils, their therapeutic properties, uses for health and beauty, and detailed recipes for blending them. A wonderful resource, and makes a great gift for every spa-lover and holistic healer, too!
RELAX AND REJUVINATE WITH…
SPECS 240 pages 8 3/8" x 1 0 7/8" Full color photos and illustrations throughout JANUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1-55475-077-1 RD Code: 1175 Retail: $29.95, Hardcover
> Thai massage: Restores the body’s natural balance through a series of presses, pulls, and stretches that manipulate muscles and joints > Lymphatic massage: Remove excess fluid, boost the immune system and treat cellulite > Aromatherapy: Uses touch and smell to provide relief from muscular tension, anxiety, and stress, and improve circulation > And loads more!
Learn how to repair your body and supercharge your life!
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Health • Reference
Healthy Hear t Miracle Diet
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Lose Weight, Look Fabulous, and Live Longer – with Delicious, Filling Food! By John Hastings and Lori Mosca, M.D., Medical Advisor
Is fat the number one evil in my diet? Will drinking coffee increase my risk for heart disease? Will eating soybeans lower my cholesterol by as much as 10%? You’ll be surprised at the answers that this timely new book provides. More than a myth-busting resource, get ready to slim down, look terrific, and even add years to your life with the amazing Healthy Heart Miracle Diet. Quickly cut through the mystifying “first good for you, now bad for you” dietary rules. You’ll discover an astounding 500 hints and tips that clearly explain confusing nutritional claims, explode myths and help you to understand the benefits of eating the right foods. This wonderful resource helps teach you: How to adjust your diet by delivering the final word on fat, complex and simple carbs, protein, the best supplements for heart health, light exercise, and more. Find over 100 carefully chosen recipes, crafted to be easy, tasty, inexpensive and 100% consistent with the healthy-heart guidelines. • Enjoy a breakfast of Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Frittata • A lunch of Chicken, Arugala and Avocado • A Lamb Stew with Artichoke Hearts and New Potatoes dinner or Grilled Flank Steak and Sweet Potatoes with Dried Tomato, Caper, and Parsley Sauce • And a delicious desert featuring Chocolate-Walnut Melt-in-Your Mouth Cookies. Includes a 14-day quick-start meal plan with handy "swaps" allowing you to increase or decrease your calorie count by 200 calories. The ultimate guide to heart-healthy food!
DISCOVER A HEALTHY DIET WITH PIZZAZZ… > Includes a 14-day quick-start meal plan with swaps that can increase or decrease your calorie count by 200 calories, depending on what your body needs > Find healthy Soups: Mushroom, Spinach and Wild Rice Soup, and Black Bean Soup with Chipotle Chiles > Discover amazing Entrees: Orange-Glazed Roasted Salmon with Tricolor Bell Peppers and HazelnutCrusted Turkey Cutlets with Parmesan and Rosemary and so much more!
Learn to adjust your diet, the easy way!
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SPECS 352 pages 7 7/8" x 1 0 1/4" Over 125 photographs and illustrations JANUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1--60652-412-1 RD Code: 1204 Retail: $19.95, Softcover
BY SPECIAL ORDER: Hardcover Edition Healthy Heart Miracle Diet ISBN: 978-1--60652-968-3 RD Code: 1162 $49.95
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A Simple 10-Step Plan for Lifetime Cardiac Health From the Editors of Reader’s Digest
Did you know that heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada? Heart attacks and strokes can strike anyone, at any time. Now, with solid advice from Conquering Heart Attack & Strokes, you’ll learn how to tackle underlying disorders that raise your risk factor of cardiovascular disease, and small easy lifestyle changes that significantly lower them. Based on an achievable 10-step self-defense plan, you’ll discover how simple it is to arm yourself with powerful knowledge and simple strategies to diminish your risk of falling victim to cardiovascular disease. Find out how everyday indulgences, from consuming red wine and dark chocolate, to having a massage and laughing with friends are good for your health. The self-defense plan includes: • Assess Your Risk – assess your lifestyle choices with a series of questionnaires. Did you know that losing abdominal fat can dramatically lower your risk of having a stroke or mini-stroke?
Health • Reference
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Conquering Hear t Attacks and Strokes
• Discover the Pleasures of Healthy Eating, find out how to cut through the general confusion of good nutrition • Make Your Plan Life-Long – discover how to deal with setbacks and learn how to set-up smart goals for success. You'll find gripping personal accounts of real-life stories of others’ experiences and the lessons they learned. And, it includes amazing “Secret Weapon” sidebars revealing little-know facts that can boost your chances of having a long, active and happy life!
SPECS 256 Pages 7"x 10" Over 100 photographs and illustrations FEBRUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1-55475-074-0 RD Code: 1139 Retail: $34.95, Hardcover
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10-STEP PLAN INCLUDES:
> Know What You’re Up Against – discover the nine everyday lifestyle changes that could save your life > Recognize the Danger Signs – Know the common, less common and deceiving symptoms and how to take action. Did you know, for example, that if you perform chest compressions to the Bee Gee’s tune “Stayin’ Alive,” you’ll be close to the ideal rhythm for CPR? > Relax and Enjoy Life – Learn to take control of factors that can raise blood pressure such as stress, anxiety and more!
Live a longer, healthier life with this must-have resource!
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Kitchen Cures
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Homemade Remedies for Your Health From the Editors of Reader’s Digest
Did you know that aloe gel improves psoriasis better than prescription cream? You can lower cholesterol levels by eating walnuts and canned fish? The proof is in – home remedies often rival or even exceed the healing power of drugstore medicines. From ginger and lemon, to olive oil and spices, and hundreds of other timeless kitchen staples – discover the proven remedies for health and healing. Here, in one comprehensive, practical guide, Kitchen Cures presents more than 1,000 of the world’s best home remedies for the most common health ailments and conditions. Discover: • Smart ways to ease what ails you – solutions for asthma, eczema, the flu and depression • The 31 most useful kitchen pantry healers such as oatmeal, cinnamon, almond and honey • And loaded with photographs, quickly learn to identify the foods and herbs that can cure common ailments. Includes: “How to use kitchen staples to looks and feel great" -- discover how to improve your memory, boost energy levels and bolster your immunity; “The Natural Doctor’s Rx” with simple treatments like: Licorice is an excellent way to treat canker sores; “When to call the Doctor,” and loads more! A wonderful natural way to healing faster and safer, plus save piles of money, too! Also Available INSIDE YOU’LL FIND... > An A-to-Z guide to the natural medicines on your kitchen shelves, including baking soda, red wine and wheat germ > How to use kitchen staples to look and feel great – find out which ones improve your memory, boost your energy level, and bolster your immunity.
The perfect guide to natural healing at home!
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SPECS 384 pages 7 3/4" x 1 0 " Full-color photographs and illustrations throughout FEBRUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1-60652-330-8 RD Code: 1201 Retail: $19.95, Softcover
BY SPECIAL ORDER: Hardcover Edition Kitchen Cabinet Cures 384 pages 7 1/4" x 10 1/4" ISBN: 978-1-60652-979-9 RD Code: 1125 Retail: $49.95
How to Do Just About Anything ISBN: 978-1-60652-414-5 $17.95, Softcover
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Our Canada: Picture Per fect From the Editors of Our Canada Magazine
Our Canada: Picture Perfect offers readers a new look at this great land of ours. Drawing on five years' worth of stunning photography and stories submitted to Our Canada Magazine, this book opens up Canada's different regions to exploration like never before. This book features eye-popping photographs with accompanying text supplied by gifted amateurs and seasoned professionals alike. You’ll see our magnificent country through the words and images of your fellow Canadians, and get a uniquely personal look at all five regions of our great land. From British Columbia and the West, to Central Canada, Atlantic Canada and the North, you’ll explore each region’s beauty, while gaining a better understanding of the similarities and Are you just curious about the intangibles that bring us together as land you call home? In a nation. Our Canada: Picture Perfect: Discover the areas of the country •Discover unique insights into our country you’ve always wanted to visit, and and its people perhaps ones you never even knew • A wonderful guide for travel planning within Canada existed. Our Canada: Picture Perfect • Perfect for children curious about their is simply an unabashed celebration country and its diverse geography of Canadianness in all its many facets!
Canadiana • Reference
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• An entertaining, thought provoking browse, and so much more!
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ALSO AVAILABLE: Hardcover Edition Our Canada: Picture Perfect ISBN: 978-0-55475-034-4 RD Code: 1059 $34.95
160 pages 1 0 1/4" x 1 1 1/4" Over 200 photographs MAY 2012 ISBN: 978-1-55475-114-3 RD Code: 1281 Retail: $24.95, Softcover
THE PERFECT BOOK FOR: > All proud Canadians, their families and friends > A wonderful gift/souvenir for every visitor to our fair land > For those with a love of Canada, beautiful photography, and everyone who travels within Canada > And, of course, for every armchair traveler, too!
A magical look at our glorious country!
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Gardening
Care-Free Plants A Guide to Growing the 200 Hardiest Low-Maintenance, Long-Living Beauties From the Editors of Taste of Home
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Imagine a garden filled with stunning, flourishing plants with no worry or hard labor. Care-Free Plants, now in softcover, puts this dream within easy reach of every gardener, regardless of climate, soil conditions, or choice of flowers. In two easy access sections, gardeners of all varieties will find just-right plants for every situation, and learn how to combine them for maximum impact with minimum maintenance. Organized into two easy-to-use sections, you'll find: •
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Section One helps you to match plants, with specific planting conditions. Lots of shade? Dry soil? Quickly look-up a particular condition and discover lots of plant suggestions plus successful strategies to make the most of the area in question. Section Two provides an A-Z listing of over 200 hardy plants. Find out how and when each plant grows best, and how to plant and care for them to ensure a care-free garden.
Includes a handy Fundamental Facts chart for each plant highlighting where it grows best, longevity, potential problems, how to rejuvenate older plants, and more! Garden smarter, not harder, with this picture-packed guide to easy-living plants!
Also Available BURSTING WITH PHOTOS: > See dazzling results captured in over 600 full-color photographs and illustrations > Learn how to select low-maintenance plants appropriate to your specific conditions > Discover in detail seasonal maintenance to ensure a glorious care-free garden!
A must-have resource for every Canadian gardener!
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SPECS 356 pages 10 " x 10 " Over 600 photographs and illustrations FEBRUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1-55475-085-6 RD Code: 1180 Retail: $29.95, Softcover
BY SPECIAL ORDER: Hardcover Edition Care Free Plants ISBN: 978-0-88850-779-2 RD Code: 0229 $49.95
Perennials ISBN: 978-0-7621-0841-1 $34.95, Hardcover
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Small is Bountiful Getting More Crops From Your Pots By Liz Dobbs with Anne Halpin
Create a bountiful fruit, vegetable, and herb garden right on your own patio! Great things come in small packages and that includes gardens. Small is Bountiful shows you how easy it is to use the latest practices of high-density gardening to grow a cornucopia of delectable fruits, yummy vegetables, and fresh herbs in window boxes, hanging baskets and large and small containers.
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This beautifully illustrated guide covers everything you’ll need to know about container gardening: •
You’ll find 35 completely illustrated, east-to-follow projects •
Detailed advice on what to grow, and how to store and preserve your bounty •
Quickly learn the best strategies for watering, composting, propagation, and fertilizing in small spaces •
And easy instructions on how to grow 30 crops that look as good as they taste. Plus, you’ll find delicious recipe ideas and loads of suggestions for flowers to pair with your crops to create a patio just as beautiful as it is bountiful. Discover how flavorful and rewarding it is to grow and harvest ingredients from your own garden!
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Crops in Pots ISBN: 978-0-7621-0842-8 $29.95, Hardcover
160 pages 9 " x 9 1/4" Over 100 photographs and illustrations FEBRUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1-60652-420-6 RD Code: 1207 Retail: $22.95, Hardcover
PACKED WITH KNOW-HOW: > Learn how to grow lemon trees in pots and create your own salsa window box complete with chives, dwarf tomatoes, scallions and coriander > Discover delicious recipes to make from your fresh ingredients such as a mouthwatering Carrot Soup, a delicious Quick Pesto a savory Strawberry Sorbet, and much more!
The perfect guide to both edible and ornamental gardening!
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Gardening
Ever yday Garden Solutions
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Expert Advice from The National Gardening Association Compiled in partnership with the National Gardening Association
What’s the best way to prune roses? What creatures should be found in a compost bin? Tackling a wide range of gardening topics, this is the ultimate gardening solution guide with answers to 500 of the most commonly asked questions by gardeners, just like you. Each of these questions is expertly answered by an experienced panel from the National Gardening Association. Brimming with 250 full-color photographs, you’re sure to find Everyday Garden Solutions a great resource to help you create and maintain a flourishing garden. Easy-to-use, questions are organized into four main chapters:
The Basics, Landscape Gardening • Flower Gardening • And Vegetable Gardening To help you quickly locate the exact answer you're looking for, it's then subdivided into easy-to-find sections such as: • •
Climate and Weather Composting, Lawns • Ground Covers • Roses, Bulbs • And Herbs Loaded with authoritative information, this wonderful guide includes a detailed glossary, an extensive index, and climatic-zone maps revealing rainfall and temperatures, worldwide. Find the answers you need to your gardening dilemmas in a snap! • •
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS INCLUDE: > What are heirloom vegetables? > Do the creatures I find in my compost bin actually help the compost process? > What are the best vegetables to grow in containers? > How do roses respond to light and heavy pruning?
A must-have resource for every green thumb!
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SPECS 256 pages 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" Over 250 full-color photographs FEBRUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1-60652-363-6 RD Code: 1202 Retail: $29.95, Hardcover
For more than 35 years, the National Gardening Association (NGA), a nonprofit leader in plant-based education, has been working to renew and sustain the essential connection between people, plants, and the environment.
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Flower Gardening A Practical Guide to Creating Colorful Gardens in Every Yard
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Vegetable Gardening From Planning to Picking – How to Create a Bountiful Garden
By Julie Bawden-Davis
Designs • Plants • Techniques An indispensable guide to creating a dazzling flower garden! This must-have reference, now in softcover, is perfect for every passionate flower gardener. It begins with how to plan and select a site, and takes you through to detailed instructions on planting and complete flower garden care. Discover new flower species and eight hot new trends in flower gardening, from spiritual gardens to garden wedding bouquets to dwarf and miniature flowers. With an emphasis on readily available and easy-to-grow plants, you’ll find: • Over 750 stunning photographs revealing the secrets of creating successions of flowers by plant selection according to bloom season • How to evaluate soils for nutrients, acid-alkaline balance, texture, and drainage • Plus, teaches you about pest-management systems, too! Learn how to dry flowers, build birdhouses and a bird feeder, install low-voltage lighting – over 35 easy step-by-step projects. A unique guide bursting with information, tips, projects and loads of inspiration!
SPECS 256 pages 8 1/4" x 10 3/4" Over 750 photographs FEBRUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1-60652-362-9 RD Code: 1247 Retail: $21.95, Softcover
By Fern Marshall Bradley and Jane Courtier
The ultimate guide to achieving the perfect vegetable garden! Now in softcover, in this comprehensive guide to raising over 80 varieties of vegetables with ease and success, you’ll learn step-by-step to create and maintain an abundant garden. From choosing and planning a plot, preparing the soil, selecting the proper seeds or cultivating starter seedlings in your home, to proper watering and harvesting techniques.
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Bursting with more than 750 full-color photographs, Vegetable Gardening includes: • Special feature sidebars packed with problem-solving tips, graphs, charts, and lots more • Gain valuable insights on complete plant care, from composting and mulching, to pest control and harvesting. You’ll explore gardening with both organic and chemical methods, with an emphasis on avoiding harmful pesticides. Each author provides a different point of view and instructions for each of these two methods. With substantive issues on both sides, let this fabulous resource help you decide what’s best for you and your SPECS lifestyle. An essential resource!
BY SPECIAL ORDER: Hardcover Edition Vegetable Gardening ISBN: 978-0-7621-0629-5 RD Code: 0539 $49.95
288 pages 8 1/4" x 10 3/4" Over 750 photographs FEBRUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1-60652-423-7 RD Code: 1197 Retail: $21.95, Softcover
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Digital•Reference
How to Do (Just About) Anything on a Computer (Microsoft Windows 7™) Hundreds of Ways to Get More out of Your PC
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From the Editors of Reader’s Digest
Want to know more about Facebook and Twitter? How about how to sell your unwanted items on eBay? Want to create your own letterhead or put together a baby book? Let the brand-new How to Do (Just About) Anything on a Computer, show you how! Packed with hints, terrific tips, and easy-to-understand helpful how-tos, learn everything you need to know from the basics such as setting up your computer to troubleshooting printing problems, and much more! with ease and confidence. Based on Windows 7™, this amazing resource features easy-tounderstand full-color screenshots. Through these pictures, you’ll quickly learn from what to click on in order to retrieve files to websites and how to navigate a page. Organized in four sections: • You and your computer, takes you from set-up of your computer to firewalls and virus protection • In Practical Home Projects, you can choose from 37 handy projects such as creating a recipe database, and how to set up a family budget spreadsheet • With The Internet find out how to send and receive e-mails securely, share files, and chat online • And Troubleshooting teaches you a wide-range of easy-to-follow solutions to common problems such as your computer doesn’t start, your program crashes, or you get error messages. From startup to shut down, you’re sure to want to have this amazing resource by your side! SIMPLE TO USE, YOU’LL FIND YOU CAN:
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and digitizing your music collection > Save time with easy-to-set-up projects such as calculating your bills and car costs, and managing a special event > Record your family history, create your family tree, and so much more!
Harness the power of your PC!
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384 pages 1 0 " x 8 1/2" Over 300 photographs and illustrations JANUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1-60652-338-4 RD Code: 1146 Retail: $21.95, Softcover
BY SPECIAL ORDER: Hardcover Edition How To Do Just About Anything On A Computer - Windows 7 ISBN: 978-0-276-44580-4 RD Code: 1077 $49.95
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Watercolor Secrets 200 Tips and Techniques for Painting the Easy Way
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Acr ylic Secrets 300 Tips and Techniques for Painting the Easy Way
By Robin Berry
By Gill Barron
Learn to paint beautiful watercolor paintings with confidence! Lavishly illustrated and masterfully written by accomplished watercolor artist Robin Berry, you’ll find over 200 tips, and easyto-follow step-by-step techniques that help you build on each skill you’ve just learned.
Are you looking for a new versatile paint medium or want to upgrade your skills? This exceptional title, new in softcover, is packed with more than 300 tips, step-by-step techniques, advice on all aspects of acrylic painting, and is geared towards both the beginner and more experienced painter.
Bursting with expert advice on every aspect of watercolor painting, Watercolor Secrets is aimed at all painter levels. Beginners can follow processes step-by-step, while more experienced artists can dip in and out for help with specific problems. Starting with helping you to select the paints, brushes, and equipment to suit your project, you’ll learn how to: • Decide on a proper subject and how to choose interesting color palettes
If you’re just starting out, you’ll find detailed information and advice on materials needed such as brushes and paints. You’ll learn easy-toaccomplish painting techniques then complete 10 easy-to-follow step-bystep projects that help you build on each skill you’ve learned. The more advanced artist easily benefits with help for specific problems such as:
• Discover the techniques to create subtle and dramatic effects • Best of all, find out how to use everyday household materials as a canvas and save loads of money, too! Throughout this comprehensive book, you’ll find “Try it” and “Fix it” sidebars suggesting ways to practice and develop new skills and avoid or correct common painting mistakes. Packed with inspiration and know-how for every artist at every skill level!
SPECS 176 pages 8 1/2" x 11 " Over 500 photographs and illustrations FEBRUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1-60652-494-7 RD Code: 1166 Retail: $34.95, Hardcover
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• How to break the rules meaningfully • And how to develop your powers of visualization. Featuring an extensive section detailing how to incorporate various media into your acrylic painting, you'll find each topic is fully explained and illustrated with photos. Includes "Try it" and "Fix it" panels to practice and develop your skills. An indispensable and inspirational SPECS compendium!
BY SPECIAL ORDER: Hardcover Edition Acrylic Secrets ISBN: 978-1-60652-033-8 RD code: 0903 $34.95
176 pages 8 1/2" x 11 " Over 500 photographs and illustrations FEBRUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1-60652-345-2 RD Code: 1160 Retail: $21.95, Softcover
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Humor
Laughter the Best Medicine: Those Loveable Pets
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America’s Funniest Jokes, Quotes, and Cartoons From the Editors of Reader’s Digest
Did you hear the one about the vet, and his advice to the woman whose cat had swallowed lots of unpopped popcorn? “First, keep him out of the sun.” A hilarious collection of chuckle-inducing – and sometimes laugh-out-loud funny quotes, quips, and cartoons dedicated to the creatures we hold dear, our pets. In this unique compilation from over eight decades’ worth of Reader’s Digest magazines, you’ll find more than 500 animal-companion gags, puns, and anecdotes, plus full-color cartoons – guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Contributed by seriously funny professional joke writers and readers of the world’s best-selling magazine, with side-splitting quotations from famous (and not-so-famous!) wits. Get ready to enjoy: • Jokes of all stripes including wiseguy dogs, bar-fly cats, and amorous turtles • You’ll meet many of our fine feathered friends, bunnies, hamsters, and the occasional white rat all sure to evoke a good laugh. Great for gift-giving and amazingly entertaining, you’re sure to find it difficult to put this collection down! Also Available
IN THIS HILARIOUS COLLECTION YOU'LL MEET... > The woman whose dog trembled at the “Beware of Dog” sign in their front yard until she told him, “Relax! It’s you” > After I completed a frantic afternoon of chores, I walked into the living room to find my husband reclining in his chair. He was looking bemusedly at our new puppy, who was napping. “If I wanted to look at something lying around sleeping all day,” he complained, “I would have bought a cat.” “Or you could have just bought a mirror,” I said.
There’s nothing quite like a good joke!
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SPECS 216 pages 5 1/4" x 7 1/4" Over 50 illustrations FEBRUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1-60652-357-5 RD Code: 1203 Retail: $11.95, Softcover
Laughter Really is the Best Medicine ISBN: 978-1-60652-204-2 $11.95, Softcover
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Reader’s Digest Keyboard Course Learn to Play 100 Unforgettable Songs the Easy Way From the Editors of Reader’s Digest
Learn to play the piano, organ, or electronic keyboard, just like a pro! With this unique music course, specially designed for those who read little or no music, you’ll be playing all your favorite popular songs in no time. From the glorious melodies and lyrics of composers Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, George and Ira Gershwin, Rogers and Hammerstein, to Jerome Kern, you’ll find more than 100 hit melodies!
Music
NEW IN SOFTCOVER!
This innovative songbook, now in softcover, can be used with a traditional piano, keyboard, or when connecting your electronic keyboard to a computer. Presented in six musical categories that include: • Great Show Tunes • Hits Forever and Ever • And Looking Back Fondly. Each wonderful arrangement has been created to be enjoyed in a variety of ways with color-coded notations for various skill levels indicating beginner to intermediate and beyond. For those just getting started, there are peel-off numbered stickers to place on the keys to help beginners find the right note every time. An ideal, easy way to learn to play all your favorite songs!
Also Available SPECS
The Complete Guitar Course ISBN: 978-1-60652-159-5 $24.95, Softcover
208 pages 9 " x 12 " Spot art throughout JANUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1-60652-428-2 RD Code: 1239 Retail: $21.95, Softcover
MUSICAL CATAGORIES INCLUDE: > The Great Show Tunes: Tea for Two, April in Paris , and Tomorrow > Great Film Memories: Born Free, and As Time Goes By > Inspirational, Country and Folk Favorites: Amazing Grace, and Don’t Fence Me In > Special Songs for Celebrations and Seasons: Auld Lang Syne, and Happy Birthday to You
Learning to play is easy with this amazing teaching tool!
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Cooking
Taste of Home Kid Approved Cookbook 300+ Family Tested Fun Foods From the Editors of Taste of Home
NEW!
Loads of fun for the kids! Welcome to the first ever collection of over 300 best-loved kid-friendly delicious recipes, from the home kitchens of Taste of Home. A special cookbook, for the whole family to enjoy, whether baking cookies, creating a special birthday cake, or cooking for fun. You’ll find nutritious meals that kids love, and a sharing experience the family is sure to enjoy. Organized into seven exciting chapters such as: Good Morning Sunshine, Lunch on the Go, Family-Favorite Dinners, Crunchie Munchies and Sweets & Treats, Party Time, and a very special section devoted to the youngest of cooks – Yummy Tummy. And, it comes complete with special icons throughout the cookbook that highlight recipes for every age. Your older kids will quickly find loads of delectable dishes they can make with confidence and little to no supervision. They’re sure to want to try: • Our Favorite Mac & Cheese • Chicken Alphabet Soup • Crispy Chicken Fingers • And Chocolate Malt Crispy Bars. Bursting with more than 200 full-color photographs, this is a sure-fire way to have every young one clamoring to help Mom in the kitchen!
DELICIOUS KIDS RECIPES INCLUDE: > French Toast Sticks > Pizza Burgers > Spaghetti ‘n’ Meatballs > Scooter Snacks > Pink Velvet Cupcakes, and much more!
Hands-on fun for kids in the kitchen with this fabulous cookbook!
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SPECS 256 pages 7 " x 9 1/8 " Over 200 photographs and illustrations FEBRUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-0-89821-911-1 RD Code: 1242 Retail: $17.95, Softcover
BY SPECIAL ORDER: Hardcover Edition Taste of Home Kid-Approved Cookbook ISBN: 978-0-89821-963-0 RD Code: 1206 $34.95
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Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook: Quick & Easy Edition Slim Down with 427 Satisfying Recipes! From the Editors of Taste of Home
Shed pounds while enjoying your favorite foods! In this unique approach to healthy living and realistic dieting, the Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook: Quick & Easy Edition focuses on comforting recipes, submitted by the readers of Taste of Home. Plus, you’ll find bonus sections for extra quick and easy dishes, just right for today’s busy cooks.
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Third in the best-selling Comfort Food Diet Cookbook series, discover 427 family favorite recipes accompanied by hundreds of full-color photographs. Loaded with “before and-after diet stories” discover those reader’s who have been very successful with both previous editions. They share their advice, tips on how to get the most from the program, along with their weight-loss strategies. Includes a six week meal plan, offering you tantalizing breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack options. And, there’s expert advice on tricky areas like exercise, dining out, determining portion size, and much more. Try: • Creamy Tuna Noodles Casserole • Hearty Chipotle Chicken Soup • Lemon Mushroom Chicken • And Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. Best of all, you have unlimited access to the gated website through a code found inside the book. Regularly updated, you’ll find amazing support for those needing that extra push, additional meal plans and loads of healthy tips. Enjoy!
SPECS Also Available
Comfort Food Diet Cookbook ISBN: 978-0-89821-751-3 $19.95, Softcover with French flaps
Comfort Food Diet Cookbook Vol. 2 ISBN: 978-0-89821-829-9 $19.95, Softcover with French flaps
320 pages 8 1/16" x 9 " Over 200 photographs and illustrations FEBRUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-0-89821-910-4 RD Code: 1208 Retail: $19.95, Softcover
PACKED WITH SENSATIONAL RECIPES > > > > > > >
Raspberry Chicken Salad Parmesan Pork Medallions All American Beef Stew Ham and Corn Souffle Herbed Potato Salad Italian Brocccoli with Peppers Coconut Cherry Cream Squares
Healthy eating without sacrificing quality or satisfaction!
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Taste of Home Cooking School Cookbook 250+ Simple to Spectacular Recipes From the Editors of Taste of Home
NEW!
Are you a new cook looking for guidance? Voila – the amazing new Taste of Home Cooking School Cookbook, from the experts at Taste of Home, are ready to teach you to cook from simple basics to dazzling dishes. You’ll find over 250 easy-to-make delicious recipes from breakfast, to lunch to dinner and including dessert, of course. Bursting with instructional photographs, you’re taken step-by-step through each mouthwatering recipe. Learn how to make: • All-time favorite dishes such as homemade spaghetti sauce, mac ’n’ cheese, even the best hamburger • More elaborate fare like Brie in Puff Pastry and Herbed Spareribs • And sweet endings include Decadent Brownie Swirl Cheescake. You’ll find recipe variations to help turn a simple, basic one into an impressive dish. And, recipes include a “cheat it” icon that provides suggestions for quick shortcuts. Includes loads of practical tips and techniques, storage charts, and at-a-glance preparation and cooking times. Each dish, tasted and tested in the Taste of Home test kitchens is your guarantee of success, and is sure to help build your confidence, too! A wonderful collection to get you cooking like a pro in no time! Also Available
SCRUMPTIOUS RECIPES INCLUDE: > > > > > > >
Spicy Chicken Wings Traditional Lasagna Roasted Chicken with Sausage Stuffing Swiss Potato Soup Creamed Spinach Casserole Cheddar-Ham Oven Omelet Mint-Chocolate Ice Cream
Learn how to take a dish from simple to spectacular!
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SPECS 320 pages 8 1/16" x 9 " Over 300 photographs APRIL 2012 ISBN: 978-0-89821-945-6 RD Code: 1198 Retail: $29.95, Hardcover
Taste of Home Cookbook New 3rd Edition ISBN: 978-0-89821-774-2 $34.95, Binder
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Low-Fat, No-Fat Asian Cooking 150 Simple, Delicious Recipes for a Healthier You From the Editors of Reader’s Digest
Enjoy delicious food while losing weight and improving your health with this mouthwatering collection! Asian cooking is synonymous with healthy food. Common ingredients from protein-rich soy to digestion-aiding lemongrass and ginger, to fresh veggies and fruits, are used extensively in their diet. With Low-Fat, No-Fat Asian Cooking you’ll discover how to create 150 healthy new dishes.
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For a quick look-up, this new cookbook is organized into five easy to use chapters: Fish and Shellfish; Appetizers and Snacks; Noodles and Rice; Poultry; and Beef, Pork and Lamb. Using age-old cooking techniques you’ll learn to steam, stir-fry and braise, in a snap. Easy-to-make tasty recipes include:
Asian Chili Crabmeat Soup • •
Chicken Lemongrass Skewers •
Malaysian Prawns and Pineapple •
Thai Beef with Papaya and Rice Best of all, you’ll find a full-color photograph with each enticing dish. Explore new tastes and flavors with these scrumptious recipes!
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Easy Everyday Favorites AllRecipes.com ISBN: 978-1-60652-106-9 $18.95, Softcover with French flaps
236 pages 9 1/4" x 101/2" Over 150 photographs and illustrations JANUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1-60652-350-6 RD Code: 1200 Retail: $29.95, Hardcover
TANTALIZING RECIPES INCLUDE: > Chinese Slow-Cooked Pork > Sesame Sausage with Vegetable > Pork Dumplings with Spicy Peanut Salad > Singapore Noodles. > And loads more!
Lose weight and enjoy delicious dishes with this amazing cookbook!
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Travel • Reference
The Most Scenic Drives in America: Newly Revised and Updated
NEW!
120 Spectacular Road Trips From the Editors of Reader’s Digest
An invaluable all-in-one trip planner and travel guide! Completely revised and updated, discover the latest tourist information, up-to-date maps, website links, and more! This up-to-the minute guide, with 120 breathtaking, information-packed drives, now features some of Canada’s most stunning destinations. From British Columbia’s Sea to Sky Highway to Florida’s Road to Flamingo, each featured road trip is pictured in dazzling full-color, described with vivid text, and keyed to a simple-to-follow newly revised map. For a quick lookup, you’ll find the drives grouped into four picture-packed sections: Western, Mountain, Central and Eastern States and Provinces. This spectacular reference is bursting with over 400 stunning photographs, and includes: • A special “Star Routes” feature offering you thumbnail sketches of shorter but especially scenic drives located in the same region as the main tours • Plus, you'll find loads of fascinating facts about wildlife, annual festivals, local customs, savory foods, and a huge variety of historical events. Discover the most scenic road, whether embarking on a 200 km. tour of a region, looking for a more pleasant route to a familiar destination, or simply out for a day trip close to home – easily find the perfect trip with this unique, all-inclusive planner!
HANDY “TRIP TIP” SIDEBARS INCLUDE: > Best season to travel to a particular destination > Nearby attractions and special events > “Learn more” contact information including website addresses, and so much more!
Perfect for every traveler and armchair browser alike!
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SPECS 400 pages 9 7/8" x 9 7/8" Over 400 photographs and 120 maps FEBRUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1-60652-358-2 RD Code: 1210 Retail: $39.95, Hardcover
INCLUDES CANADIAN DESTINATIONS!
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How to Do Just About Anything Solve Problems, Save Money, Have Fun From the Editors of Reader’s Digest
Learn how to do everything from getting rid of ants to sharing music via the Internet, to freeing a stuck zipper! This best-selling book, completely revised and updated, gives you more than 1,200 plus challenges for everything from home repairs and appliance maintenance to answers to questions about etiquette. In this completely unique approach to tackling a vast array of subjects – more than a match for the internet – you’ll find every page sure to capture your attention. How to Do Just About Anything is an A-Z guide with easy to understand instructions on how to do anything.
Reference
NEW!
You’ll learn how to: • Measure your blood pressure and give CPR in Health and Fitness • Understand rugby, win at Scrabble, work a cryptic crossword in Sports and games • Discover how to identify animal footprints, choose the right campsite and survive an avalanche in Nature • Learn how to unfreeze an iPad, start a blog and sell goods on eBay in Electronics and the Web. Loaded with practical advice from how to cut your gasoline costs to banishing dandruff, this amazing resource, perfect for the whole family, is sure to save you loads of time and money, too! Also Available
REVISED WITH TOTALLY NEW CONTENT!
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Kitchen Cures ISBN: 978-1-60652-330-8 $19.95, Softcover
384 pages 7 3/4" x 10 7/8" Full-color photographs and illustrations throughout JUNE 2012 ISBN: 978-1-60652-414-5 RD Code: 1205 Retail: $17.95, Softcover
LEARN HOW TO: > Use a drill properly and apply false eyelashes > Unblock a drain and save someone from drowning > Fly a kite and sell goods on eBay > Develop an aerobic exercise routine and increase your computer memory, and much, much more!
Packed with easy solutions and money saving tips!
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Young Adult • Reference • Trivia
i before e (except after c) The Young Readers Edition NEW FOR KIDS!
Easy, Cool Ways to Remember Facts By Susan Randol
Could your kids use some help with remembering stuff? Do you find these days they don’t even have to remember a phone number because their cell phones remember it for them? Just like the fast-selling i before e (except after c) for adults, this new Young Reader’s Edition is crammed with hundreds of easy-to-use memory tricks sure to sharpen their recall of all sorts of information on a variety of subjects. Kids are sure to like learning fun ways to remember stuff, especially stuff they’ll need to know for school. Through entertaining (and often silly) examples, and amusing illustrations, they’ll learn about: • The mysteries of history – from Way Before You Were Born (ancient history!) to the most recent history facts every kid needs to memorize • Reading and writing covers everything from the smallest punctuation mark to the prickliest words to spell, to the trickiest grammar and the grandest figures of speech • They’ll discover Math and music, a surprising, but logical combination that examines cool ways to remember numbers, time tables, calculations, and musical notations, plus so much more! And, it comes complete with a To/From gift plate making this information-packed pocket-sized book a perfect gift! Also Available
Ages 9 - 12
A QUICK TUTORIAL, KIDS WILL LEARN: > Colors of the Rainbow by referring to their colorful friend Roy G. Biv to remember Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet. The seven visible colors in the color spectrum > The FAN BOYS mnemonic is a simple way to remember the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
Learn fascinating tidbits of information in no time!
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SPECS 144 pages 5 3/8" x 8 " Over 100 black and white illustrations JANUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1-60652-348-3 RD Code: 3706 Retail: $11.95, Hardcover
JUST FOR KIDS! Write (Or is That “Right”?) Every Time ISBN: 978-1-60652-341-4 $11.95, Hardcover
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I Wish I Knew That: Science Cool Stuff You Need to Know By Rachel Byard Garcia and Christopher W. Davis Illustrated by Andrew Pinder
What makes the earth quake? How did life come about? Why does matter matter? Answering the most common questions kids ask, and hundreds of fascinating questions before they even think to ask them, this book of knowledge is jammed with hundreds of bite-size chunks of information.
Cool Stuff You Need to Know By James Doyle
An exciting way for kids to get a grip on the globe! In I Wish I Knew That: Geography kids will find the coolest ways to remember the earth’s tallest, largest, longest, deepest, most desolate, even stuff about the atmosphere, and so much more! In a lighthearted mix of text, diagrams, maps and amusing illustrations, kids explore the world’s continents, countries, and capital cities – from the highest mountains to the deepest oceans. Divided into bite-size chunks, they’ll discover:
I Wish I Knew That: Science, bursting with intriguing information, lighthearted illustrations and a bunch of experiments, makes learning really fun. Kids explore: • Humans – What we are and how we work • In Chemistry they’ll find information they can bond with, from atoms and molecules to the periodic table • Weather and Climate introduces them to global warming, highspeed avalanches, terrifying tsunamis, and powerful tornadoes • In Earth they’ll learn important facts about the ground beneath their feet to its inner core, minerals, and more • And, in Space they’ll find fascinating facts from Ages 9 - 12 faraway Jupiter to neighboring Mars. This must-have resource comes complete with experiments in every chapter. Kids are sure to enjoy hands-on experiments such as Bubbling Volcanoes and Creating Clouds in a Glass. With help from this incredible book, kids are sure to find themselves light-years ahead of their peers!
NEW FOR KIDS!
SPECS 144 pages 5 3/8" x 8" Over 100 black and white illustrations JANUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1-60652-424-4 RD Code: 3697 Retail: $11.95, Hardcover
• The Earth takes them from the planets and Earth’s vital statistics to the Continental Drift and the plates, with headings such as “Journey to the Center of the Earth” • In Rivers and Lakes, with headings like “Under Pressure,” and “Going with the Flow,” they’ll visit waterfalls, floods, and deltas • They’ll find in Cold Poles “Planet Earth’s Designer Sunglasses” to describe how icy areas in the poles act like mirrors, and why polar bears and penguins don’t mix. Ages 9 - 12 • They’ll travel through Forests from temperate and boreal to the layers of the rainforest with “Forest Fun SPECS Facts.” An amazing tour, sure to 144 pages captivate every young mind! An amazing tour, sure to captivate every young mind!
Young Adult • Reference • Trivia
NEW FOR KIDS!
I Wish I Knew That: Geography
5 3/8" x 8" Over 100 black and white illustrations JANUARY 2012 ISBN: 978-1-60652-347-6 RD Code: 3696 Retail: $11.95, Hardcover
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Recent Releases
Recent Releases The Cheating Chef’s Secret Cookbook
Fight Back with Food
NOW IN SOFTCOVER!
Wouldn’t it be great to cook like the pros? How about if you could – and in just 4 steps or less? Thanks to The Cheating Chef’s Secret Cookbook, you’ll learn the secrets to elevating a dish to a whole different level. And, this huge collection of 517 delicious recipes can all be made in 4 easy steps, or less! Organized into 12 chapters including Breakfast, Soups, Beef, Chicken, Desserts, and everything in between. You’ll find mouthwatering recipes with revealing secrets including: Add zest to your tomato soup from the rind of a block of parmigiana reggiano cheese; make your beef roll-ups with jarred teriyaki sauce and then jazz them up with ketchup and hot sauce; the trick to perfectly cooked sirloin beef is waiting until the beef is room temperature before cooking. Each recipe has been kitchen tested and includes prep and cooking times. Plus, many recipes include variations to easily swap an ingredient and create a brand new dish. Loaded with surprising techniques, easy shortcuts and hidden ingredients turn every home-cooked meal into a chef-like meal in no time!
Pages: 336 Size: 73/4" x 10" ISBN: 978-1-60652-241-7 RD Code: 1148 Retail: $19.95, Softcover
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The Ultimate Soup Cookbook
Find over 940 sensational soups, easy-to-make, easy-to-love and guaranteed to soothe the spirit year round! This definitive collection features an amazing range of tried-and-treasured recipes from hearty Chicken Noodle to Santa Fe Chicken Chili and refreshing Herbed Gazpacho. And, to complete your family meal, there are dozens of recipes for breads, salads, quesadillas, and more. Each delicious recipe provides you with simple step-by-step directions, and icons to help you select just the right recipe such as Easy: 10 minutes to prepare; Quick: Ready to eat in 30 minutes; Healthy: High in nutrients and low in bad fats and empty carbs. Includes loads of hints and tips, and best of all, these easy to make recipes can be prepared with ingredients found right in your local supermarket. Perfect for new and more experienced chefs alike!
Pages: 544 Size: 81/8" x 91/2" ISBN: 978-1-60652-199-1 RD Code: 1108 Retail: $21.95, Softcover
Discover the healing power of food! Clear and concise, this authoritative reference contains three information-packed sections, arranged in a quick look-up A-Z format. You’ll find 50 common health problems, the tasty foods that help heal them, and delicious recipes that make it easy to eat for good health. In Part 1, Foods That Fight Back you’ll find 50 superstar foods with the most potential to treat and prevent disease. Find out which nutrients are in which foods and the many delicious ways to add more of them to your diet; Part 2, What Ails You, provides you with a powerful food arsenal to help fight 50 of the most common health problems – from flu and heartburn to diabetes and cancer; Part 3, Recipe Rx, arms you with 100 mouthwatering, health promoting recipes for treating and healing disease. Try balsamic-glazed turkey cutlets, Moroccan carrot soup, and pasta with tuna-basil sauce. Bursting with photos, charts, handy nutrition Pages: 352 tips,plus loads of Size: 8" x 10 1/4" menu ideas and ISBN: 978-0-88850-762-4 much more!
RD Code: 1157 Retail: $34.95, Hardcover
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Recent Releases Write (Or is That “Right”?) Every Time
I Wish I Knew That Ages 9 - 12
Ages 9 - 12
JUST FOR KIDS!
JUST FOR KIDS!
Did you know that you can learn to take control of your type 2 diabetes? This essential take-charge guide will teach you how to tame your blood sugar, lose weight and feel terrific. Based on the very latest medical research, breakthrough tips, and expert advice, you’ll find out how you can manage almost 100% of this serious disease. Bursting with more than 750 clever hints and tips, this easy-to-use reference, shows you how to make small changes with powerful results, such as: At the Grocery Store: Fill your cart with colorful produce, switch to kosher salt, and get your chocolate fix from fudge bars; In Your Kitchen: Go vegetarian at least once a week and exercise with a kitchen chair. Find out which supplements you should never take, how to lower your blood sugar by laughing, and whether or not drinking coffee is safe. You’ll find scrumptious recipes, easy exercises, meal plan Pages: 288 suggestions and so much Size: 71/4" x 10 1/4" more! A must-have ISBN: 978-1-55475-062-7 reference to help you live RD Code: 1076 a longer, healthier life!
Do you have a young one working on a creative essay, searching for just the right word? Maybe they’re struggling with punctuation and forgotten whether or not they need a question mark at the end of a sentence With this amazing title kids are exposed in a fun-and-easy way to sorting out spelling slip-ups, tackle tenses, put a full stop to punctuation problems, conquer clauses, and so much more. Presented in bite-size chunks, the book includes: Goodness Gracious Grammar: Fun ways to tackle the parts of speech, tenses, conjunctions, and clauses, with rule breakers and amusing examples of bad grammar; Spelling Made Simple: Easy techniques to learn the rules, and exceptions, sure to make every young adult a spelling whiz. Packed with fascinating information, this pocket-sized reference includes a To/From gift Pages: 144 plate, making it a Size: 53/8" x 8" wonderful gift!
Retail: $34.95, Hardcover
ISBN: 978-1-60652-341-4 RD Code: 3647 Retail: $11.95, Hardcover
Go to the head of your class! Bursting with hundreds of bite-size chunks of essential information to help kids speed through science, whiz through history, and make light of math. Presented in a fun, accessible way, kids will get a quick tutorial on everything from art, music and literature, to history, science, math, and more! Quick and easy to read, they’ll learn: Math Stuff: Jump into Geometry by learning that the three points of a triangle, whose angles always add up to 180° make measuring more precise; Literature Stuff: Classic Reads: A guide to classic children’s literature including Anne of Green Gables, Call of The Wild, and Shakespeare; Science Stuff: Fun Facts About Elements: All living things are based on the element carbon, but the most common element in the universe is hydrogen; it was discovered that helium existed in the sun before it was found on Earth; the most expensive element is Pages: 144 californium, which costs Size: 5 3/8" x 8 " about a million times as ISBN: 978-1-60652-340-7 much as gold. Makes a RD Code: 3646 perfect gift, too!
Recent Releases
759 Secrets to Beating Diabetes
Retail: $11.95, Hardcover
The Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs Did you know that mint can repel ants, flies, mice and moths? And that garlic can seriously lower your cholesterol? Discover the magic, and versatility, and the joy and pleasure of growing your own herbs in this beautiful resource. From planting and harvesting to cooking and storing, The Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs unlocks the secrets of these wonder plants, including their health benefits!
Pages: 400 Size: 8" x 101/2" ISBN: 978-1-60652-261-5 RD Code: 1169 Retail: $21.95, Softcover
Lavishly illustrated with more than 1,000 photographs and illustrations, you’ll find fascinating information on their history, cultivation, propagation, and harvesting along with a wealth of great ideas for using herbs every day in a variety of ways. You’ll discover how and why each herb works including savvy tips and simple formulas for maximizing their powers. And, since herbs are known for alleviating common ailments, you will find out which herb to use to treat various common complaints. Bursting with instructions to spice up your meals, create decorative crafts, healthcare products, insect repellents, cosmetics, cleaning agents, and much more!
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Health • Reference
Best of the Backlist Get Fit for Free & Ditch the Gym: Total Fitness
Design your own fitness regime to help you look, feel and perform better! This practical resource, perfect for all ages and abilities, features 36 different programs, 60 different exercises, and 120 personalized routines – presented in a handy split-book mix-and-match format.You’ll learn how to determine your fitness level before getting started; discover loads of suggestions to help you integrate exercise with your diet and health; find expert advise on how to avoid injury; discover how to create your own home gym tailored to your unique space and budget, and best of all it includes a directory of low-cost equipment Pages: 176 with from free weights to jump split page format ropes. With this outstanding Size: 71/2" x 9 3/4" guide learn how to boost strength and flexibility, promote ISBN: 978-1-60652-193-9 RD Code: 1094 weight loss, and improve your Retail: $22.95, Hardcover overall fitness while saving with concealed Wiro loads of money, too!
Swap & Drop Diet The New Canadian No-Diet Diet Revolution! See Page 2
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Get Fit for Free! Home Workouts: Yoga & Pilates
Create your own Yoga and Pilates program in the comfort of your own home! This exercise guide is the perfect solution to improving your health while creating a more balanced inner spirit and heightened self-esteem. Featuring 60 complete Yoga and Pilates poses and exercises and over 120 routines, in an easy-touse split-book, mix-and-match format. And, each workout can be tailored to your level of fitness. Bursting with step-by-step full color photographic instructions for all positions and exercises; an in-depth focus on the Yoga “hatha” style that offers you a full range of physical benefits and concentrates on helping you get the breathing exercises just right; Pages: 176 with learn the important “Pilates split page format Principles” of centering, Size: 71/2" x 93/4" coordination, breathing, ISBN: 978-1-60652-194-6 concentration, focus, and RD Code: 1103 precision. Includes expert Retail: $22.95, Hardcover advice to avoid injuries, and with concelaed Wiro loads more!
Disease Free
Discover amazingly easy, medically-proven ways to arm yourself against disease! Just imagine – reducing your drug intake by up to 75%, eliminating joint pain forever, or how about not having a cold for years and years? Help prevent more than 90 major and minor illnesses with Disease Free. Learn how to sidestep everything from heartburn to high blood pressure, colds to cancer. Find out what the preventive medicine specialists say about what really prevents diseases, and start stacking the odds in your favor. In this vital guide: 12 Steps to Total Prevention teaches you 12 invaluable steps to arm yourself against disease from exercising or eating plenty of fruits and veggies, to having good times with friends and family; disease prevention A to Z covers everything from Anxiety, Flu, to Stroke, and Wrinkles. Find out about the latest prevention strategies. What causes the condition, the symptoms to look out for and what the latest Pages: 416 thinking is for each specific Size: 7" x 10" condition. Includes delicious ISBN: 978-1-55475-054-2 disease preventing recipes, RD Code: 1101 step-by-step exercises, and Retail: $24.95, Softcover much more!
Your Health: What Works, What Doesn’t Can you really get cancer from your cell phone? Should you be taking a daily dose of multivitamins? In this meticulously researched guide to improving your health, whether it’s something you eat, take, use or do, you’ll discover what really works and what doesn’t. Organized into four simple to use sections, Getting the Truth helps you learn how to be a smart medical consumer, from understanding conditions to discovering the top medical misconceptions. Your General Health covers foods, weight loss and fitness, medical tests and more. Discover which Pages: 416 treatments work, and the ones that don’t for problems such as anxiety, Size: 73/4" x 10" and high blood pressure in Treating What Ails You. In Is it Safe or ISBN: 978-1-55475-046-7 Dangerous? find out which common products and practices like RD Code: 1072 acupuncture and cookware are safe and effective, and which ones Retail: $24.95, Softcover aren’t. An outstanding resource!
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Best of the Backlist Reader’s Digest Guide to Eye Care
Grow Your Own Drugs
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"This is actually not only a useful book, it's a beautiful book." – Martha Stewart
From homemade treatments to high-tech solutions, discover the secrets to beautiful and healthy skin! This ultimate resource in skin care shows you how to nourish your skin, from eating your greens and hydrating with water to moisturizing and protecting it from the harmful rays of the sun. Learn to triumph over aging with anti-aging therapies and creams, and the important role that vitamins and antioxidants play in skin health. You’ll explore: How the skin works: From regulating body temperature to its role as a barrier against injury and infection; Which skin signs point to inner health problems: Including vitamin and iron deficiencies, insufficient sleep, liver and heart problems; Beauty and skincare: Learn about the latest advancements in maintaining youthful skin including anti-aging treatments and cosmetic procedures; Skin conditions and Pages: 176 treatments: Such as acne, Size: 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" dry skin, and eczema. Includes ISBN: 978-1-60652-129-8 important information about skin cancer prevention, and RD Code: 0994 much more! Retail: $34.95, Hardcover
Learn how to take proper care of your eyes and halt deteriorating vision! This clear, comprehensive and thoroughly illustrated book covers everything from the mechanics and basic structure of the eye, to the latest advancements in medical research and cosmetic care. Using easy-to-understand language, experts in Ophthalmology Weizer and Stein, explain eye basics, eye diseases, treatments, and age-related conditions. Discover: How to relieve dry eye, headaches and eye pain; the vitamins and antioxidants that play a huge role in the health of the eye, and to maximize their benefits. Includes the latest high-tech solutions, and age-related conditions you should look out for. Plus, this essential book debunks anti-aging methods that simply don’t work, and explains those with proven results. Loaded with fun, interactive Pages: 176 trivia boxes from Test Your Size: 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" Eye Q to Optical Illusion. ISBN: 978-1-60652-128-1 An invaluable guide!
RD Code: 0919 Retail: $34.95, Hardcover
With more than 150 full-color photos and easy step-by-step instructions, creating these all-natural remedies will be a breeze. Find out how to make simple creams, salves, teas, lozenges, and much more with ingredients you can grow at home or find at your local market. Best of all, you’ll be amazed at how many plants contain the same active ingredients as over-thecounter drugs. You’ll learn how to relieve: Digestive disorders from heartburn to constipation; Kid’s remedies such as head lice and eczema; Under the weather helps with colds and flu, coughs and sore throats; Female-specific problems reduce or alleviate symptoms from PMS to hot flashes. Grow Your Own Drugs is the perfect companion for both those concerned about the provenance of what’s being put into their body, and the savvy consumer who’d rather Pages: 224 save loads of money on Size: 7 3/8" x 9 " food, medicine and ISBN: 978-1-60652-107-6 beauty supplies.
Health • Reference
Reader’s Digest Guide to Skin Care
RD Code: 0989 Retail: $29.95, Hardcover
1,801 Home Remedies
Magic Foods
In this authoritative book, treat everyday health problems with an amazing number and variety of cures – using healing agents such as baking soda and techniques like simple acupressure. From eating fish to help you feel better during allergy season, to using duct tape to get rid of warts, discover 1,801 do-it-yourself home remedies covering more than 100 common conditions and complaints, Pages: 448 with each remedy doctor-vetted to Size: 7" x 10" ensure safe and effective treatment. ISBN: 978-0-88850-949-9 Stop pain, avoid taking medicine and RD Code: 0782 save loads of time and money! Retail: $24.95, Softcover
Keeping blood sugar steady is a must from managing diabetes to protecting against health concerns such as heart disease and cancer. In this A-Z vital resource profiling 57 magic foods, discover the amazing benefits of foods such as peanut butter and sweet potatoes; how portion control can have dramatic effects; the benefits of increasing fiber in your meal; how to Pages: 320 prepare foods that gradually raise Size: 7" x 10" blood sugar and allow it to fall gently. ISBN: 978-0-88850-871-3 Includes 100 delicious recipes RD Code: 0789 designed for better blood sugar. Retail: $24.95, Softcover A must-have guide to good health!
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Best of the Backlist Long Life Prescription
Neurobics
Good Health is a Choice You Make, Not a Pill You Take!
Wouldn’t it be great if you could erase the damage you’ve already done to your body? Or how about combating ailments, preventing disease, and securing a healthy future? Welcome to the breakthrough new medical research teaching you easy and effective ways to live longer, healthier, and more energized than ever before. Based on more than 500 clinical studies and interviews with more than 100 top doctors, you’re taken beyond conventional advice about diet and exercise, to proven and specific keys to living well. Learn the necessary skills to defuse the stresses of daily life; how to understand the underlying causes of good health and how you can protect yourself against diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, cancer, Pages: 416 and diabetes. Find out Size: 7 3/4" x 10" how to repair any damage ISBN: 978-1-55475-049-8 you may have already RD Code: 0911 done to your health, and Retail: $24.95, Softcover much more!
Did you know that medical research has proven conclusively that your brain, like any muscle, benefits from a regular work out? With Neurobics, quickly learn alternate thinking strategies and to identify your own personal strengths and weaknesses. Learn how to create and customize an exercise routine that is specifically catered to your needs, or work through these brain-bending puzzles from beginning to end. From sudoku to mazes, you’ll find over 100 entertaining and challenging puzzles. Puzzles are structured by type, and within each section by difficulty. As you work your way through each chapter, you’ll build your skills with ease and confidence to take on more complex puzzles. Loaded with Pages: 176 pages simple-to-follow tricks and tips, Size: 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" with the solutions to each one ISBN: 978-1-60652-120-5 at the end of each chapter.
RD Code: 0986 Retail: $34.95, Hardcover
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Featuring over 250 delectable dishes all carefully chosen from international cooking styles including Italian, Greek, Thai and Japanese. From focaccia and savory salads to curries, tajines and mouthwatering desserts, each dish is thoroughly tested then “fused” into easy practical dishes for every home cook. Plus, you’ll find sumptuous vegan recipes sprinkled throughout. And, each recipe includes vitamin content, prep and cooking time, level of difficulty, and more! Includes a comprehensive overview of the vegetarian diet – learn how to adjust your diet to create a balanced Pages: 608 meal providing all the necessary nutrients usually found in meats, Size: 6 1/3" x 8 1/3 discover the health benefits, and much more. Best of all, this ISBN: 978-1-60652-158-8 practical guide shows you how easy it is to cook in-season using RD Code: 0980 locally-grown produce. A great way to help your local economy Retail: $34.95, Flexi-bound and saves you loads of money, too!
Are stiffness, aches and pains running your life? Now you can take charge with simple, effective solutions! Based on the latest research, this comprehensive self-help guide is squarely aimed at empowering the arthritis sufferer to live a better life. Research has now confirmed that the old methods of treating arthritis are passé, that a take-charge attitude brings better results, and that knowledge is the first step to taking charge. This powerful book provides a solid action plan to help you conquer the debilitating effects of arthritis. You’ll find 100’s of hints and tips, recipes and supplement suggestions to help fight against pain and immobility. Keep your muscles and joints supple with specialized, fully-illustrated Pages: 256 exercise routines to help ease Size: 8" x 10" you into a more active, painISBN: 978-1-55475-014-6 free life. Bursting with over 300 charts, informative RD Code: 0884 sidebars, and much more! Retail: $34.95, Hardcover
All-New, All-Natural Approach to Beating Diabetes A Practical Guide to Controlling Diabetes Pages: 288 Size: 7" x 10" ISBN: 978-0-88850-791-4 RD Code: 0633 Retail: $39.95, Hardcover
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Chicken is not only an economical staple in our diets, but did you know that it’s a healthy choice, too? And, it cooks quickly, it’s tasty and amazingly versatile. It can be baked, sautéed, grilled, stir-fried, roasted and more! In this scrumptious cookbook, discover more than 230 ways to jazz up your chicken dishes, whether it’s for a special occasion, a quick healthy lunch or a family picnic or BBQ. Mouthwatering dishes include: Slow cooker honey ginger chicken thighs, Honey-soy chicken wings, Chicken schnitzel, Spicy chicken soup and Thai chicken salad. You’ll find simple-to-follow instructions, prep and cooking times, nutritional facts, and loads of hints and tips. Includes easy-to-identify symbols for quick dishes that can be Pages: 320 made in 30 minutes or less, or delicious low-fat options. Size: 7 3/4" x 10" A must-have collection ISBN: 978-1-60652-333-9 packed with nutritious, RD Code: 1183 great-tasting chicken dishes!
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Pages: 256 Size: 7 " x 9 1/8" ISBN: 978-0-89821-778-0 RD Code: 1095 Retail: $34.95, Hardcover Size: 7 " x 9 1/8" ISBN: 978-0-89821-826-8 RD Code: 1185 Retail: $17.95, Softcover
The Great Weeknight Cookbook
Do you find at the end of a tiring day the thought of preparing dinner a daunting task? Help is at hand with this amazing collection of 365 scrumptious recipes with a meal a day for every day of the year. Try: Quinoa with Balsamic Vegetable Kebabs, Honey and Mustard Salmon with Crushed Butter Beans and Spinach, and Minted Asparagus and Garden Pea Soup. Best of all, each easy step-by-step recipe contains important calorie and nutritional information – and can be ready to serve in 30 minutes or less. Find recipes by main ingredient or peruse sections such as soups, light meals and desserts. Bursting with cooking tips, ingredient swaps, and quick preparation tips; learn clever shopping techniques and how to stock your cupboard for the quick meal; find flavoring tips, Pages: 320 the six quickest cooking Size: 7 3/4" x 10" methods, and much more. ISBN: 978-1-60652-332-2 For every busy meal-maker!
RD Code: 1179 Retail: $19.95, Softcover
Did you know that potatoes are rich in vitamins C and B6? They’re low in calories and contain iodine, niacin, iron, copper and protein, too? Loaded with nutrients, this extremely versatile vegetable is the star of this sensational cookbook, covering everything from appetizers to desserts – all using potatoes as the main ingredient. Bursting with 250 mouthwatering recipes, from simple daily dishes to more elaborate ones, the wide variety of potato creations includes: Savory starters such as Spanish tortilla; appetizing side dishes like sweet potato risotto with crisp sage; delicious main meals from potato pizza with chicken to Toulouse sausage with lentils, pumpkin and potato mash; and sweet endings with potato crêpes with strawberry curd cheese. You’ll find easy Pages: 320 step-by-step instructions, Size: 7 3/4" x 10" sidebars with special “Cook’s ISBN: 978-1-60652-334-6 Tip” and loads of fun facts. RD Code: 1178 A wonderful cookbook for Retail: $19.95, Softcover every occasion!
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Almost Homemade Quickly find easy-to-make nutritious dishes, packed with home-made flavor! Featuring convenient ingredients, such as jarred sauces, refrigerated dough, boxed mixes and other pantry items, these wonderful recipes are sure to give you more time with friends and family, and less time in the kitchen. Bursting with over 370 scrumptious no fuss recipes from savory snacks to decadent desserts, and everything in-between. Each one captures special flavors of the season and boasts common ingredients and simple packaged mixes that you’ll find in your pantry or freezer, or readily available at your local supermarket. Beautiful full-color photos accompany most of the savory dishes, and each one has been thoroughly tested to guarantee success. Includes prep, cook times, yield, loads of hints and tips, plus simple variations to the ingredients to change the flavor, texture and much more! This sure-to-please cookbook is a must for every busy cook!
The Great Potato Cookbook
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Kid Approved Cookbook 300+ Family Tested Fun Foods See Page 18 NEW IN SOFTCOVER!
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Best of the Backlist Modern Mediterranean Cooking
Carla Bardi Author of Pasta has written and edited more than 30 cookbooks on Italian and international cooking, and runs a small vineyard in central Italy.
From Italy to North Africa to the Middle East, take a mouthwatering tasting tour of all 21 countries bordering the Mediterranean! Medical research has proven that choosing the Mediterranean diet leads to significantly lowered death rates from heart disease, cancer, and offers considerable protection against type-2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. A timely collection for you and your family to enjoy the benefits of the Mediterranean diet with these savory dishes. Packed with over 300 delicious, healthy recipes, and stunning photos, try: SOUPS: Gazpacho or North African Fish Soup; PASTA: Farfalle with Goat Cheese and Asparagus; and POULTRY: Spanish Chicken with Chorizo. You’ll find yummy egg dishes, fabulous desserts and tempting seafood dishes. Each recipe includes the level of difficulty, detailed Pages: 608 serving suggestions, nutritional Size: 6 1/2" x 8 5/8" content, and prep and cook ISBN: 978-1-60652-184-7 times. Quick to make, most RD Code: 0979 dishes can be prepared in 30 Retail: $34.95, Flexi-bound minutes or less!
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Pasta
Did you know that pasta is a key dish in the super-healthy Mediterranean diet? Featuring both classic Italian such as Spaghetti and Meatballs and modern recipes, like Spaghetti with Kiwi Fruit, find over 140 sensational recipes. A perfect food for those living a healthy lifestyle, this mouthwatering collection begins with simple step-by-step instructions for making your very own pasta from scratch. Find more than 40 delicious sauce recipes; and over 100 fresh ideas for dishes using dried, commercially made pasta shapes.. Plus, it includes handy icons throughout indicating serving Pages: 320 Size: 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" size, prep, cooking and ISBN: 978-1-60652-196-0 resting time, and the level of difficulty for each recipe. For RD Code: 1104 Retail: $34.95, Hardcover easy meal planning, you’ll find a section highlighting ISBN: 978-1-60652-195-3 recipes such as Quick and RD Code: 1212 Easy, Low Cost, Healthy Retail: $19.95, Softcover Choice and more! with French flaps
Discover healthy new tastes and flavors! Bursting with essential vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and dietary fibre, salads reduce the risk of developing many serious diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Discover how Salads make meal planning simple. You begin with the Choosing a Salad section. Here you’ll find highlights of the recipes in the book such as Light, Superfoods, and International. You’ll find an amazing choice of over 130 delicious salad ideas, from a delicious starter such as Summer greens with lime and cilantro salad, Lamb salad with herbs Pages: 256 as a main, to a delectable Size: 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" desert salad of Mango with ISBN: 978-1-60652-198-4 berries. Includes handy RD Code: 1105 symbols that indicate serving Retail: $34.95, Hardcover size, prep and cooking time, the level of difficulty, and ISBN: 978-1-60652-197-7 more! A must-have resource RD Code: 1214 for every vegetarian, and Retail: $19.95, Softcover meat and fish lover alike! with French flaps
Super Salads
The Market Fresh Cookbook
Are you a fresh veggie and fruit-lover craving new flavors and recipes? Help is at hand in this outstanding collection of more than 250 delicious recipes from around the world. From a side-dish salad of spinach, roasted garlic and Parmesan to a main meal salad of Pages: 320 prawns and swordfish Size: 83/8" x 107/8" with saffron and parsley, ISBN: 978-1-60652-040-6 you’re sure to find new RD Code: 0997 tastes to satisfy Retail: $24.95, Softcover every palate!
Discover 100’s of ways to turn fresh fruits and veggies into unique and tantalizing dishes! From apples to zucchini, you’ll find over 300 kitchentested scrumptious recipes from Grilled Sole with Nectarines to Cranberry Orange Bars, all naturally high in vitamins and minerals. Illustrated with over 225 photos, it includes buying tips, storage pointers and recommended cooking methods Pages: 256 and times. Turn each meal into a Size: 7" x 91/8" healthy delicious one with this ISBN: 978-0-89821-696-7 garden fresh resource! RD Code: 1039 Retail: $18.95, Softcover
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Have you ever considered the money you’d save, and the health benefits of, making your own preserves? How about homemade beverages and cheese? In this treasure trove of wisdom from making your own flavored yogurts to growing fruits and veggies in your own kitchen garden, learn how to reduce your chemical and additive intake and ensure the quality of your food. This easy-to-follow illustrated guide shows you the best and most cost-effective time to buy produce in bulk, and then turn it into jams, preservatives and relishes. Discover the different canning methods for easy cooking; find out how to preserve fresh vegetables and fruits in your Pages: 176 freezer while maintaining their Size: 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" texture and nutrition. Bursting ISBN: 978-1-60652-056-7 with cost-saving tactics and RD Code: 0894 solid kitchen wisdom, it’s a Retail: $34.95, Hardcover must-have resource!
Save time and money with these easy-to make familypleasing recipes! From entrees and sides to snacks and desserts, you’ll learn how to stock up your freezer with healthy home cooking. Brimming with 100’s of color photos and more than 325 mouthwatering dishes, this recipe collection is presented in four easy-to-follow sections. In Now-and-Later you’ll discover how making a double batch of a favorite dish can be served tonight and frozen for later. Made-for-Later recipes are a great way to take advantage of sales at the grocery store and always have something in the freezer for future needs. Learn how to store single serving portions in Single Servings, and how to help cut back on grocery bills with Creative Pages: 256 Leftovers. Includes loads of Size: 7 " x 9 1/8" inspiration, hints and tips, ISBN: 978-0-89821-732-2 and much more!
RD Code: 0957 Retail: $29.95, Hardcover
Grill It!
Cooking
Freezer Pleasers Cookbook
Traditional Kitchen Wisdom: Back to Basics
Each year, more and more Canadians are discovering the benefits and especially flavorful fare of year round grilling! Bursting with tempting grilling recipes from juicy burgers and delicious pork roast to restaurant-perfect grilled tuna – you’ll find more than 330 simple-to-follow delicious dishes. Discover family favorite entrees, vegetables, side dishes, appetizers and even desserts that can all be cooked over an open flame. And, before stepping outside, you’ll learn marinating tricks, and easy recipes to create your own seasoning blends and barbecue sauces. Plus, many recipes provide you with a Nutritional Analysis and Diabetic Exchanges, indicating Pages: 256 those recipes that use less fat, Size: 7 " x 9 1/8" sugar, and salt to help maintain ISBN: 978-0-89821-779-7 a healthy diet. Includes great RD Code: 1004 grilling tips, and more. A perfect Retail: $34.95, Hardcover guide for both the novice ISBN: 978-0-89821-766-7 outdoor cook and more RD Code: 1075 seasoned grill master!
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The Busy Family Cookbook
Backyard Grilling
Get a delicious dinner on the table fast! It’s as easy-as-pie with this fabulous cookbook, bursting with 370 timesaving family favorite recipes! You’ll find a wide variety of recipes from appetizers, soups and salads, to wonderful desserts. Find quick entrees including beef, poultry, seafood and meatless options, too. And, each chapter is conveniently arranged by speed with the quickest recipes first – some taking as Pages: 256 little as 10 minutes to make. Featuring lists 1 / Size: 7 " x 9 8" of ingredients, simple prep techniques, ISBN: 978-0-89821-664-6 easy cooking methods and color photos of RD Code: 0707 the finished dishes. Includes loads of hints, Retail: $17.95, Softcover tips and solid advice!
A tempting collection of over 300 great grilling recipes – hot-off-the-grill favorites from beef, poultry, fish and pork entrees to sides, breads and even desserts. Bursting with photos, each simple-to-follow recipe features common ingredients easily found in local markets. This sizzling collection includes mouthwatering favorites such as Louisiana Barbecue Brisket, Salmon with Citrus Salsa, Pages: 256 Teriyaki Tuna Steaks, even marinades 1 Size: 7 " x 9 /8" and rubs. Plus you’ll find handy grilling ISBN: 978-0-89821-557-1 charts, cooking times and loads of hints RD Code: 0721 and tips. For every seasoned cook and Retail: $17.95, Softcover aspiring grill master, too!
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Best of the Backlist Fresh and Easy
A tantalizing collection – fast, fresh and nutritious! If you’re like most family cooks, you want to take advantage of fresh produce, meats and herbs while keeping meal preparation simple and fast. In this sensational cookbook, you’ll find more than 300 tasty, effortless dishes using market-fresh ingredients. Bursting with quick, delicious and healthy recipes for everything from appetizers to desserts, try an Apple Butternut Soup to start, a main of Spinach Feta Burgers, and a sweet ending with Grilled Peaches ‘n’ Berries. Each clear, easy-to-follow recipe includes prep and cooking time, and takes advantage of the freshest ingredients. For those with only 30 minutes to spare, there’s a handy 30-minutes table-ready icon to help you pinpoint the right meal in seconds. Includes Pages: 256 over 225 dazzling color Size: 7 " x 9 1/8" photos. With the help of these ISBN: 978-0-89821-827-5 tempting recipes, you’re sure RD Code: 1126 to find the perfect wholesome Retail: $17.95, Softcover meal in a snap!
Simple & Delicious Cookbook 260 Quick, Easy Recipes with Everyday Ingredients Pages: 256 Size: 7 " x 9 1/8" ISBN: 978-0-89821-515-1 RD Code: 0772 Retail: $17.95, Softcover
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Easy Everyday Favorites AllRecipes.com
Dinner on a Dime
Quick, easy favorites from real home cooks! When there’s barely time for a homemade meal, and even less time for mistakes, millions of home cooks the world over turn to allrecipes.com for delicious, reliable, quick-and-easy recipes. In this beautifully illustrated cookbook you’ll find 250 trusted homemade specialties of the best recipes contributed, tested and recommended on the world’s #1 cooking website, allrecipes.com. From Vegetarian Four cheese Lasagna to Hot Fudge Ice Cream Bar Dessert you’ll discover tempting appetizers, hearty entrees and sweet endings. Loaded with practical tips and advice, each sumptuous recipe features a complete, detailed list of ingredients, step-by-step instructions; prep time, cook time, and “ready in”minutes; plus Pages: 256 nutritional facts such as perSize: 7" x 9" serving calories, cholesterol, ISBN: 978-1-60652-106-9 sodium, and dietary fiber. The RD Code: 1040 perfect cookbook for everyday Retail: $18.95, Softcover and holiday meal ideas, too! with French flaps
A timely collection of sumptuous recipes that don’t cost the earth! From entrees to breakfast staples, smart snacks to rich desserts, discover more than 400 economical and tasty meal-making ideas, all kitchen tested to guarantee success. In this family-pleasing cookbook, you’ll find a varied selection of mouth-watering favorites. Try the Tex-Mex Turkey Casserole, and the Chicken Skillet Supper; sweet treats include Shortbread Meltaways and Chocolate Mint Parfaits, that takes mere minutes to make! Packed with money-saving advice you’ll find loads of make-ahead meal ideas to just heat and eat, or to freeze a portion for another time; discover the best ways to turn your leftovers into sensational secondday dishes such as last Pages: 256 night’s roasted chicken for Size: 7 " x 9 1/8" today’s chicken enchiladas. ISBN: 978-0-89821-707-0 Simple to follow directions RD Code: 1038 assure perfect meals that Retail: $18.95, Softcover everyone will enjoy!
Simple & Delicious Cookbook Vol. 2 Make mealtime magic every day of the week! In this sequel to the bestselling Simple & Delicious, you’ll find over 260 timesaving, taste-tempting, kitchen tested recipes – all specially designed to meet the needs and demands of today’s busy cooks. Choose the recipe that fits your schedule with handy at-a-glance icons indicating which recipes are table-ready in just 10, 20 or 30 minutes. Quick 10 minute mains include Turkey Quesadillas and Dilly Pork Chops; with 20 minutes, you can prepare Pages: 256 Pepper-Rubbed Red Snapper and in 30 minutes enjoy Roasted Pepper Size: 7 " x 9 1/8" Chicken Penne. Featuring 12 weeks of delicious meal ideas, 60 no-fuss ISBN: 978-0-89821-767-4 main courses, 12 detailed weekly shopping lists, a pantry planner, simple RD Code: 0972 step-by-step instructions, cooking and prep times, and much more! Retail: $18.95, Softcover A perfect resource for both the novice and more experienced cook alike!
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The must-have resource for every home cook contains more than 1,500 recipes! You'll find 300 delicious classics and 1,200 sumptuous all-new family favorites, plus a bonus chapter, 30-Minute Light Entrees. From beef & spinach lo mein, Mediterranean-style red snapper, to meatless options such as vegetarian linguine, you’ll find more than 150 good-for-you recipes that are ready for dinner in 30 minutes, or less. Bursting with more than 1,500 mouthwatering full-color photos illustrating techniques and showcasing finished dishes. Enjoy appetizers such as Jamaican shrimp; main dishes like Italian strip steaks with focaccia; delicious vegetables including sautéed zuckini strips; and indulge in a chocolate mousse pie. You’ll find each kitchen tested recipe presented with prep and cook times, nutrition facts and at-a-glance icons such as Slow Cooker, Time-Saver, and Light. Includes Pages: 676 100’s of tips throughout, ingredient Size: 91/2" x 10 x 21/2" substitutions, menu ideas, and so ISBN: 978-0-89821-774-2 much more! makes this ideal for RD Code: 1130 both the kitchen novice and more Retail: $34.95, Binder experienced cook.
Comfort Food Diet Cookbook
Did you know that you can eat hearty casseroles, juicy burgers, even chocolate fudge – and still lose weight? You’ll find over 400 delicious, family-friendly dishes, done light. All with a whole lot less calories, fat, carbs and or sugar than you’d expect. Learn portion control and menu planning, The six-week meal plan outlines three meals a day plus two snacks, while keeping your daily caloric intake to 1,400 calories. Offering fantastic tastes, begin your day with ham and apricot crepes, jazz up your lunch with spicy buffalo chicken wraps, dine in style with gingered pepper steak or berry barbecued pork roast, and enjoy a sweet ending with marbled chocolate cheesecake bars. Packed with nutrition facts, loads of tips on Pages: 320 exercise, and more. Best Size: 81/16" x 9" of all, you’ll find free access ISBN: 978-0-89821-751-3 to the website featuring RD Code: 1131 additional recipes and Retail: $19.95, Softcover weight loss tools.
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Comfort Food Diet Cookbook Vol. 2
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Taste of Home Cookbook New 3rd Edition
Losing weight never tasted so good! Indulge in hearty meat loaves, cheesy pizzas and chocolate truffles, and still lose weight. In this family classic edition, you’ll find 416 mouthwatering recipes all calorie-smart and with a “light” spin. Discover how the easy 6-week meal plan breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, plus snacks! will keep your weight loss goals on track. This deliciously different weight loss program features tips on exercise, superfoods, portion size charts, how to eat healthy and frugally at the same time, and loads more.. Surprise your family and friends with mango salsa and cordon bleu appetizers, a main of chipotle sparked mustard salmon, or veggie cheese ravioli, a side of grilled garden veggies, and a Pages: 320 chocolate peanut butter parfaits. Includes free Size: 81/16" x 9" access to the website ISBN: 978-0-89821-829-9 for additional recipes, weight RD Code: 1132 loss tools, and more! Retail: $19.95, Softcover
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Vegetarian
Taste of Home
Featuring over 250 delectable dishes all carefully chosen from international cooking styles including Italian, Greek, Thai and Japanese. From focaccia and savory salads to curries, tajines and mouthwatering desserts, each dish is thoroughly tested then “fused” into easy practical dishes for every home cook. Plus, you’ll find sumptuous vegan recipes sprinkled throughout. And, each recipe includes vitamin content, prep and cooking time, level of difficulty, and more! Includes a comprehensive overview of the vegetarian diet – learn how to adjust your diet to create a balanced Pages: 608 meal providing all the necessary nutrients usually found in meats, Size: 6 1/3" x 8 1/3 discover the health benefits, and much more. Best of all, this ISBN: 978-1-60652-158-8 practical guide shows you how easy it is to cook in-season using RD Code: 0980 locally-grown produce. A great way to help your local economy Retail: $34.95, Flexi-bound and saves you loads of money, too!
Comfort Food Diet Cookbook: Quick & Easy Edition Slim Down with 427 Satisfying Recipes See Page 19
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Best of the Backlist Cookies
Tasty treats for every sweet tooth and every occasion! Create over 400 scrumptious recipes with the help of this colorful collection from North America’s #1 cooking magazine, Taste of Home! This ultimate cookie book features a huge range of recipes from simple chipfilled drop cookies, to delicate buttery shortbreads, and fudgy brownies and bars. A must-have collection for both the novice and more experienced baker, you’ll find 100’s of mouthwatering photos, step-by-step instructions, prep and cooking times, and the approximate number of servings. Each of the twelve chapters is dedicated to a different type of cookie to help you find just the right treat in a snap. And, there’s Pages: 384 a special chapter dedicated Size: 8 1/16" x 9 " to “big batch baking” just ISBN: 978-0-89821-730-8 great for charity bake sales, RD Code: 0780 holiday cookie platters, Retail: $34.95, Hardcover and more!
Save time, save money and your sanity with these easy-tomake recipes! Presenting more than 200 scrumptious baked goods recipes, featuring boxed cake mixes that taste just as good as those created from scratch. The perfect baking book for those with little or no baking skills, and a wealth of ideas for the more experienced baker, you’ll find each delicious, taste-tested recipe, easy-as-pie to make. Plus, each one includes a color photo to make your selection of an impressive no-fuss dessert even easier. Treats include Cookies-andCream Cake made with everyone’s favorite Oreo cookies, and Butterscotch Pecan Cookies that are ready in just 30 minutes. From bundt Pages: 240 cakes, to raspberry lemon Size: 7" x 9 1/8" torte, trifles and cobblers, ISBN: 978-0-89821-615-8 you’ll learn to bake luscious delights in a snap! RD Code: 0898
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The New Slow Cooker
Enjoy delicious, nutritious, and economical dishes with minimal time and fuss! Slow cooking is extremely popular for its ease of preparation, quick clean-up and satisfying meals. And, this fabulous resource is simply bursting with kitchen-tested, family-approved one-pot meals. From Green Chili Stew and Chicken Cacciatore to Chocolate Pudding Cake discover over 225 family favorites. In this beautifullyillustrated book, you’ll find nourishing soups, stews, meats, poultry, vegetarian dishes, even beverages and desserts – and all are a snap to prepare. These savory dishes can be ready in just a few hours or after simmering all day. Includes cooking times Pages: 288 for each dish, handy Size: 9 " x 9" tips, practical shortcuts, ISBN: 978-0-89821-583-0 plus recipes that use RD Code: 0672 less fat, sugar or salt, Retail: $34.95, Hardcover and more!
Taste of Home
Guilt Free Cooking
Cooking School Cookbook
Now you can indulge in family favorites from cheesy lasagna to decadent chocolate cake with every dish featuring easy-to-find ingredients that can be prepared in a light, healthy way. Find kitchen-tested recipes for appetizers, soups and desserts, plus heart-smart entrees that include Nutrition Facts and Diabetic Exchanges. And, each recipe is accompanied by an icon – “Low Salt” icon recipes Pages: 256 contain less than 500 mg of sodium such as Ginger Size: 7 " x 9 1/8" Beef Stir Fry; or “Low Fat” for those with fewer than ISBN: 978-0-89821-613-4 5 grams of fat, such as Chocolate Marvel Cake, or RD Code: 0899 the clock icon for over 120 delicious dishes that Retail: $17.95, Softcover take less than 30 minutes to make. A must-have collection!
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Best of the Backlist Knitter’s Yarn Palette
The Canadian Illustrated Guide to Green Gardening
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“…and I always recommend the Reader’s Digest Guide to Sewing. It’s very comprehensive and very user-friendly.” – Tim Gunn, Co-host of TV’s Project Runway
Learn to create beautiful handmade items, at a fraction of the cost! Completely revised and updated, this extraordinary resource, is a must for both beginners and more accomplished sewers. This valuable guide includes detailed directions, practical advice, essential techniques, and 100s of unique creative touches to bring out the best in every project. In this latest edition, discover inspiring all-new projects using Simplicity® Patterns. This ultimate stitch-and-sew reference book showcases more than 200 new color photos, illustrations and diagrams, in addition to the original thousands – all clearly demonstrated with simple step-by-step instructions. From casual clothes to evening wear, and from curtains to quilts, you’ll learn in a snap: How to select the right equipment, choose the perfect fabric, and to use the right technique for every project. Includes Pages: 384 20 new projects, a new Size: 101/8" x 9" chapter on patchwork and quilting, and it’s bursting ISBN: 978-1-60652-208-0 with time-saving tips, RD Code: 1069 tricks, and much more! Retail: $39.95, Hardcover
An invaluable resource for every knitting enthusiast! Find all the latest yarns and designs, up-to-date information on the newest colors and textures, and loads of inspiration for using yarn in new and exciting ways. You’ll discover clear explanations on everything there is to know about weight, gauge, texture, and suitability for mixing yarns using a wide range of projects. Bursting with more than 200 full-color photos of 100s of yarns in every color, texture, and fiber imaginable. Discover 30 dazzling original projects including an iridescent shawl inspired by coral, seaweed, and water movement in intense blues and greens. Knitters of all skill levels are sure to gain confidence as they experiment and select alternatives to yarns specified in patterns, and more experienced knitters will Pages: 176 find the inspiration to Size: 8 3/4" x 8 3/4" create their own unique ISBN: 978-0-7621-0909-8 designs. Loaded with RD Code: 0877 tips, and much more!
1,519 All-Natural All-Amazing Gardening Secrets Create the garden of your dreams, and save time, money and effort, too! From planning and planting, to pruning and grooming, this essential guide is bursting with old-time wisdom, ingenious advice, surprising fixes, and expert tricks. You’ll find plant hardiness zones covering both Canada and the United States to help you choose and grow the best plants and vegetables for your garden. Bursting with Pages: 384 revealing secrets, such as: A little beer will banish slugs 7 1 Size: 7 /8" x 9 /2" from your garden, and Epsom salts will make your grass ISBN: 978-0-7621-0723-0 the envy of the neighborhood. Whether you’re passionate RD Code: 0641 about growing houseplants, vegetables, vines or trees, Retail: $34.95, Hardcover your problems disappear with this amazing guide!
Discover 21st century organic gardening! This interactive, updated Canadian bestseller just got a whole lot better. Bursting with over 3,200 color photos and illustrations, 100s of the latest plant varieties, plus up-to-the-minute information on eco-friendly gardening. Featuring an extensive plant directory guide containing over 700 plants, organic gardening advice from pest control to composting, 200 charts showing you at a glance the type of soil, sun exposure and other growing fundamentals you’ll need for a flourishing garden. A must-have Pages: 576 gardening tool to help you Size: 9 3/4" x 10 " create a gorgeous garden ISBN: 978-0-88850-957-4 in no time!
Retail: $29.95, Hardcover
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Crafts • Hobbies • Gardening
New Complete Guide to Sewing
Organic Gardening for the 21st Century A Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables, Fruit, Herbs and Flowers Pages: 176 Size: 7 1/2" x 9 7/8" ISBN: 978-1-55475-025-2 RD Code: 0900 Retail: $39.95, Hardcover
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Gardening • DIY
Best of the Backlist How to Prune
Traditional Garden Wisdom: Back to Basics
Did you know that pruning is one of the best things you can do for your plants? From flowers to shrubs to trees, discover everything you need to know about pruning. Covering more than 500 popular garden plants, author John Cushnie, drawing on 40 years of experience, expertly guides you every step of the way. Bursting with clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, accompanied by stunning images you’ll find amazing tips on how to grow exquisite flowers and lush foliage. Learn the tricks that will help you control the size of a particular plant and produce a specific shape. Find out which techniques work to improve the quality and yield of your fruit; discover how to care for roses, palms, Pages: 256 climbers, and so much Size: 81/4" x 9 7/16" more! Prefect for every ISBN: 978-1-60652-202-8 beginner and the more experienced gardener, too! RD Code: 1107
Wouldn’t it be great to create your dream garden without breaking the bank? Or learn how to grow an organic and eco-friendly garden with a minimum of fuss? In this must-have gardening guide, you’ll find out how, and so much more! Based on the time-tested methods that your grandparents followed, you’ll find easy full-color step-by-step illustrated instructions to help you create a beautiful, fruitful garden. Featuring a wide array of topics, discover: Heirloom vegetables, heritage flowers, and long blooming perennials; how to plant raised beds and container gardens; find out the best way to prune a hedge, tree, or climbing flowers; how to make your own compost and learn the technique of “no-dig” gardening; the best methods to conserve water; the recycled materials you can use for landscaping, and how Pages: 176 companion planting will Size: 71/2" x 9 1/2" discourage pests while ISBN: 978-1-60652-042-0 encouraging growth. Discover RD Code: 0920 why sage advice never goes Retail: $34.95, Hardcover out of style!
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Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual
Suitable for beginners and experts alike, this amazing guide, now available in softcover, has all the information you need to take on any household project with ease and confidence. Simple step-by-step instructions – written by the pros and in an accessible, conversational tone – guide you every step of the way. Featuring 5,000 photos and illustrations, all the facts on the latest new materials, tools and technology available, including updated instructions that meet current electrical, plumbing, and building codes, and suited for both cold and warm climate conditions. It includes dual-measures for all projects throughout the text, metric conversion charts and a quick reference comprehensive index. A must-have reference to maintaining and improving your home Pages: 528 with professional results, Size: 11" x 8 3/4" and it’s guaranteed to save ISBN: 978-0-88850-960-4 you loads of time and RD Code: 0890 money!
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Crops in Pots
Perennials
Learn the secrets of container gardening, whether your space is a tiny patio, balcony, window box, or you choose to enhance your garden with decorative pots. From vegetables, fruits, herbs, and edible flowers, this beautifully illustrated guide teaches you how to select the right pot, choose the best plants, how to plant each container, where to place them for best results Pages: 160 and maintenance tips to ensure your plants Size: 9" x 9 1/2" flourish. Featuring 40 creative planting plans, ISBN: 978-0--7621-0842-8 with plant lists, step-by-step instructions, loads RD Code: 0682 of mouthwatering recipes, and more. Perfect Retail: $29.95, Hardcover for gardeners of every skill level.
Learn to create a beautiful care-free garden you’ll enjoy for years to come! Perennials is the ultimate practical resource to successfully help you choose, plant and maintain perennials, with year round advice from early spring to the first frost. Pages: 240 Includes all the latest Size: 8 1/2" x 9 3/4" trends in gardening – ISBN: 978-0-7621-0841-1 an indispensable guide RD Code: 0711 for every gardener! Retail: $34.95, Hardcover
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Best of the Backlist Birds in Your Backyard
Save $20,000 with a Nail With popular Canadian Consultant
BRYAN BAEUMLER Bryan Baeumler owns his own construction company and is the host of HGTV’s weekly reno hit show DISASTER DIY. He manages to inspire and entertain both troubled homeowners and viewers alike.
Finally, that magical day has arrived and your new puppy is coming home! Cute and cuddly, your puppy brings an unexpected challenge. Training the little rascal can be exasperating, timeconsuming and not always successful. Gwen Bailey, a behavioral expert, comes to the rescue with this best-selling, completely revised and updated, soundly tested manual designed to help you to bring up a happy, well-behaved, friendly dog. Learn from the puppy’s point of view and you’ll be amazed and relieved that you can control your pet without stifling its spirit. This book provides the knowledge in an easy-to-understand, illustrated format. Featuring over 500 photos and illustrations, this must-have guide puts a greater emphasis on common behavioral problems, leading you through the training process in a Pages: 208 snap. Loaded with tips and upSize: 6 1/2" x 9 1/4" to-date expert advice, this is the ISBN: 978-0-7621-0798-8 only guide you’ll need to help RD Code: 0912 you form a lasting relationship Retail: $21.95, Hardcover with your new best friend!
Pages: 576 Size: 8 1/2" x 11 1/2" ISBN: 978-0-7621-0576-2 RD Code: 0500 Retail: $21.95, Softcover
Containing 600 original paintings of every major North American bird – nesting, feeding, flying, at work, and at play! Learn how to identify what to look for such as size and markings, nests and habitats, and breeding and feeding. Fun to read with loads of fascinating facts, it’s conveniently organized to easily access information. Includes a traveler’s guide with more than 360 places where birders go for the best watching, and at-a-glance range maps to identify where and when each species can be found.
Pages: 272 Size: 7 1/2" x 9 " ISBN: 978-0-7621-0997-5 RD Code: 0895 Retail: $19.95, Softcover
Save time, money, and worry with this practical resource! Designed for both those who are handy with a tool, and those who are not, you’ll find 1,900 practical tips to keep your home, townhouse, condo or strata problem-free, repair-free, and looking great. Discover easy inexpensive solutions for fix-its, touch-ups and make-rights for common trouble spots in your home. This authoritative resource is written with a single purpose in mind – to save you thousands of dollars in preventable damage. You’ll learn practical ways to prevent major home repairs from becoming a necessity and a huge Pages: 352 expense. Best of all, you don’t Size: 7 3/4" x 10" need to have any special skills or ISBN: 978-0-88850-958-1 mechanical aptitude to tackle RD Code: 0831 and correct a problem confidently, efficiently, and economically, too. Retail: $34.95, Hardcover Packed with solid advice to help ISBN: 978-1-55475-055-9 you maintain and enjoy the biggest RD Code: 1106 investment that most of us will Retail: $21.95, Softcover ever make – inside and out!
Book of North American Birds
Care-Free Plants
Designed to enhance the growing popularity of bird watching, this fourbook-in-one richly illustrated guide combines bird watching, bird identification, gardening and easy-to-build projects! Learn the basics of bird watching, and discover over 170 varieties of birds and butterflies, and how to identify their markings. Includes an A-Z landscaping guide to 75 flowers, plants, trees and shrubs, and loads of easy step-by-step projects. An indispensable resource for every birder, gardener, and do-ityourselfer, alike!
A Guide to Growing the 200 Hardiest Low-Maintenance Long-Living Beauties See Page 10
DIY • Nature • Gardening
The Perfect Puppy
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Math • Reference • Trivia
Best of the Backlist Everyday Math Tricks for Grown-Ups
Do you know how to quickly figure out your 15% in-store discount coupon? How about the cost per pound for a bunch of grapes? Quickly discover how easy math can be with the help of this amazing book. In a fun, entertaining style you’re sure to learn (or relearn!) all the basics – addition, subtraction multiplication and division. And, you’ll find many advanced topics such as ratios, and decimals, too. The lively text and simple examples guide you every step of the way. Bursting with shortcuts, tips, tricks, diagrams and a glossary, this book is sure to provide many “aha!” moments. Best of all, you’ll find reading about even the most boring of concepts will provide you with a few good laughs. Whether you’re just brushing up on your math skills, or Specs: 176 pages discovering a new one, Size: 5 3/8" x 8" you’ll want to have ISBN: 978-1-60652-329-2 this resource close at hand! RD Code: 1177
Retail: $11.95, Softcover
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Easy as Pi
What is the significance behind Ray Bradbury's title Fahrenheit 451? Is fourth-dimensional thinking really out of this world? This extraordinary reference decodes the origins of numerical expressions, explores the role of numbers in novels, film, cultures and religion, and gets to the root of math and science terms and theories. Whether you’re mathematically inclined or not, you’ll quickly discover how numbers rule our everyday lives. From figures of speech and literature to mythology, Easy as Pi explores the origins of words and phrases that contain numbers, such as “Three Sheets to the Wind” and “Cloud Nine”; looks at novels and films whose themes, titles, or characters are rooted in numbers, such as the number “007” assigned to James Bond; reviews terms you learned in school, along with easy, and fascinating explanations of Roman Specs: 176 pages Numerals, the fourth Size: 5 3/8" x 8" dimension, and more!
ISBN: 978-0-60620-134-2 RD Code: 0973 Retail: $18.95, Hardcover
An Apple a Day
Discover the origins and meanings of proverbs – from Two heads are better than one, to What goes around comes around! Just as popular today as they were when they first originated, this entertaining and informative book is bursting with expressions that have become an enduring part of our everyday speech. An Apple A Day uses accessible and entertaining text to explore our favorite proverbs, their history, what these colorful expressions mean, and their relevance in today’s society. Did you know that You can’t teach an old dog new tricks dates back to the sixteenth century where it appeared in J. Fitzherbert’s Husbandry? From wise maxims originating with the Old Testament and other ancient texts to relatively modern gems coined by poets, writers, and philosophers, you’ll find 100s Specs: 176 pages of the most popular sayings Size: 5 3/8" x 8" that have stood the test of ISBN: 978-1-60652-191-5 time. Packed with quirky RD Code: 1092 quotes, fun illustrations, and Retail: $17.95, Hardcover loads more!
i before e (except after c) Take a trip back to the classroom with this quirky and amusing collection of nostalgic mnemonics! This fun little book is sure to bring you back to those days with its simple, easy-to-remember rhymes. Do you remember learning to count with “One, Two, buckle my shoe, Three, Four knock at the door”? Bursting with clever verses, engaging acronyms, curious and sometimes hilarious sayings, many that you can use to solve a problem or even cap an argument! This easy-to-use resource covers a huge range of subjects such as spelling, math, history, general trivia, and more! You'll find all the answers to 100's of important facts that you can commit to memory, forever. Guaranteed to entertain and inform, plus an exceptional year-round gift!
Pages: 176 Size: 5 3/8" x 8" ISBN: 978-1-55475-002-3 RD Code: 0885 Retail: $16.95, Hardcover
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Do you find that you and your teeth don’t sleep together? Your back goes out more often than you do? You Know You’re Over the Hill When... is an hilarious and inspirational title in celebration of those of us who suspect we’ve joined the club! This humorous, thoughtprovoking treasure is bursting with hundreds of entertaining quips, quotes, anecdotes, and true stories. Combining just the right dose of humor and heart, this wonderful book shows that growing older can be something to laugh about. And, best of all, you’ll find surefire entertaining quotes and stories from such luminaries as Mel Brooks, Germaine Greer, Winston Churchill and Pablo Picasso. Revealing hundreds of telltale signs, real-life case studies and quirky top-ten clues that wryly prove Specs: 176 pages when someone is past their Size: 5 3/8" x 8" prime. A perfect read for a ISBN: 978-1-60652-025-3 quick chuckle, or cover to RD Code: 0902 cover for a heartier laugh!
Retail: $16.95, Hardcover
You Know You’re Middle Aged When…
The Classics
Do you find that having two pairs of glasses is a must – you need your first pair to find the other? In this lighthearted collection, you’ll find comfort in knowing that you’re not the only one that needs to dye their hair and pulls out the reading glasses in a restaurant. With the right mix of humor and heart, this fun book helps you navigate through your mid-life crisis towards a renewed outlook on life. Includes hundreds of entertaining quips, anecdotes and true stories about aging, and tips on how to spot the telltale signs that youth is no longer on your side. A must-have companion for those struggling with their own middle age, and a great gift for the friend who thinks Pages: 176 the 20-something at the Size: 5 3/8" x 8" next table is staring at ISBN: 978-1-60652-151-9 them!
Learn about, or brush-up on classical language, literature and more with this essential book! Using accessible and entertaining text The Classics explains and explores fascinating subjects from medicine to art, math, and mythology. From the birth of democracy to Caesar’s empire, this book reveals nearly 1,000 years of Greek and Roman history. You’ll learn the Greek alphabet from alpha to omega and quickly build your vocabulary by learning the roots of Greek and Latin words. Discover the philosophies taught by Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle and how their ideas have contributed to the world we now live in. Take a fascinating look at classical literature and meet authors such as Homer and Cicero and discover why their writings are still being read and taught Pages: 176 today, and so much more. Size: 5 3/8" x 8" A wonderful collection of ISBN: 978-1-60652-132-8 rich, essential knowledge RD Code: 0974 without stuffy textbooks!
RD Code: 0992 Retail: $17.95, Hardcover
I Used to Know That
Pages: 176 Size: 5 3/8" x 8 " ISBN: 978-0-7621-0995-1 RD Code: 0886 Retail: $16.95, Hardcover
Do you remember what a conjunction is? Or what the basics of photosynthesis are? Help is at hand with this incredible pocket sized resource that reveals the answers to these, and a myriad of other long forgotten subjects. In this light-hearted, easy-to-use resource, you’ll find the facts you learned in school, but may not remember completely or accurately. In short snippets, find information on the English language and literature, math, biology, chemistry, religion, history and more! Features the most important facts, theories, equations, and rules that you were taught years ago, plus many new facts. Completely accurate and up-to-date!
Reference • Trivia • Humor
You Know You’re Over the Hill When...
Retail: $18.95, Hardcover
I Wish I Knew That: Science Cool Stuff You Need to Know See Page 25
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Reference • Dictionary • Humor
Best of the Backlist The Grandparents Book of Shared Memories
Wouldn’t you like to leave your children and grandchildren a precious and lasting legacy of your unique lives? Help is at hand with this practical, beautifully illustrated journal providing a place to write your wonderful recollections, record special moments and funny stories, create the family tree, and store family photos. Inside the 128-page journal, with a lay-flat concealed wire binding for easy use, find pages designed to hold your family photos, and pockets between chapters to collect memorabilia such as newspaper clippings and mementos. And, it includes an inspirational and innovative 32-page instruction book that provides all the information you’ll need to research, document, and preserve the history of your family. Best Pages: 128 plus a 32-page of all, this wonderful album instruction book comes complete with a Size: 10 1/2" x 9 1/4" printed family tree designed ISBN: 978-0-7621-0984-5 around a gift plate, making RD Code: 0857 this the perfect holiday gift Retail: $21.95, Hardcover for grandparents!
Laughter the Best Medicine: Those Loveable Pets America’s Funniest Jokes, Quotes and Cartoons See Page 16
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Reader’s Digest Webster’s Canadian Dictionary and Thesaurus
Have you ever wondered if a particular word was coined in Canada, or if it has a Canadian connection in some way? How often have you found the meaning of a word in your dictionary, but then have to search for your thesaurus for synonyms? Thoroughly revised and updated, inside this huge, two-in-one comprehensive volume, you’ll find more than 100,000 clear and accurate definitions, over 10,000 entries plus 100,000 synonyms! Locate both general and true Canadian entries fast with the quick symbol look-ups. More than just a dictionary or thesaurus, you’ll find 64 spectacular color maps, a map index, useful appendices such as a section on “The Nation of Canada” that includes in-depth information about the provinces and territories, key Pages: 1,024 Canadian events, geography, cliSize: 6 3/8" x 9 1/4" mate, culture, and loads more! A ISBN: 978-1-55475-052-8 practical homework aid, and sure RD Code: 1096 to become the perfect resource for every home, school, and office! Retail: $39.95, Hardcover
Laughter Really is the Best Medicine
Did you know that laughter can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, improve brain function, and even protect the heart? As Groucho Marx once said, “A laugh is like an aspirin, only it works twice as fast.” In this amazingly funny collection, you’ll find more than 1,000 side-splitting jokes, anecdotes, cartoons, quotes and stories – guaranteed to put a smile on your face! Laughter the Best Medicine, the Reader’s Digest magazines’ most popular humor column, has appeared in every issue for over half a century. This great treasury features many of the absolute funniest jokes, stories and one-liners, contributed by wickedly funny joke writers, famous comedians, celebrities and readers of the magazine, too. Whether you’re looking for your laugh-a-day, the Pages: 216 gift of laughter for a friend Size: 51/4" x 71/4" or family member, this ISBN: 978-1-60652-204-2 hilarious book is sure to RD Code: 0910 have everyone in stitches!
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The Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs Did you know that mint can repel ants, flies, mice and moths? And that garlic can seriously lower your cholesterol? Discover the magic, and versatility, and the joy and pleasure of growing your own herbs in this beautiful resource. From planting and harvesting to cooking and storing, The Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs unlocks the secrets of these wonder plants, including their health benefits! Lavishly illustrated with more than 1,000 photographs and illustrations, you’ll find fascinating information on their history, cultivation, propagation, and harvesting along with a wealth of great ideas for using herbs every day in a variety of ways. You’ll discover how and why Pages: 400 each herb works including savvy tips and simple formulas for maximizing their Size: 8" x 101/2" powers. And, since herbs are known for alleviating common ailments, you will ISBN: 978-1-60652-261-5 find out which herb to use to treat various common complaints. Bursting with RD Code: 1169 instructions to spice up your meals, create decorative crafts, healthcare products, Retail: $21.95, Softcover insect repellents, cosmetics, cleaning agents, and much more!
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Learn to play the guitar with confidence – at your own pace, and in your own home space! Professional guitarist Tom Fleming lends his expertise in this comprehensive, easy-to-use guide. Beautifully designed, this highly visual course takes you step by step through music lessons in every style. Learn everything there is to know – from choosing and tuning a guitar, to mastering basic notes and chords, techniques and strumming patterns, and then onto the more advanced chords and structures. And, unlike most introductory guitar books, you’ll be practicing your lessons with mega hits in all genres from “Amazing Grace” to “You’ve Got a Pages: 256 Friend.” Includes 25 Size: 8 7/8" x 11 " biographies of legendary ISBN: 978-1-60652-159-5 guitar players and more!
RD Code: 1068 Retail: $24.95, Softcover
Our Canada: Picture Perfect
Our Canada : Picture Perfect offers readers a new look at this great land of ours. Drawing on five years' worth of stunning photos and stories submitted to Our Canada Magazine, this book opens up Canada 's different regions to exploration like never before. This book features eyepopping photos with accompanying text supplied by gifted amateurs and seasoned professionals alike. You’ll see our magnificent country through the words and images of your fellow Canadians, and get a uniquely personal look at all five regions of our great land. Discover the areas of the country you’ve always wanted to visit, and perhaps ones you never even Pages: 160 knew existed. Simply an unabashed Size: 10 1/4" x 11 1/4" celebration of ISBN: 978-1-55475-034-4 Canadianness in all RD Code: 1059 its many facets! Retail: $34.95, Hardcover
More Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things Did you know that you can silence squeaky hinges with shaving cream? You can soften your skin with chocolate, and restore scratched furniture with coffee? Following the success of the best-selling first edition, More Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things shows you more than 1,700 proven and ingenious ways to restore, replace, repair, or revive practically everything in and around your home or to pamper yourself or entertain the kids. Based on the very best tips and tricks from carpenters, chefs, herbalists, landscapers and many other experts, you’ll learn Pages: 384 how to get things done quickly, cheaper and easier. This collection Size: 7 3/4" x 1 0 " of extraordinary ideas provides a smart, money-saving approach to ISBN: 978-1-60652-021-5 life that is downright fun, and guaranteed to be a resource you’ll RD Code: 0904 turn to again and again! Retail: $21.95, Softcover
Off the Beaten Path
Are you planning a road trip for your next vacation? Would you prefer uncrowded, budget-friendly, best-kept secret spots? Completely revised and updated, this all-time best-selling Reader’s Digest travel book to the United States – spotlights over 1,000 most overlooked must-see destinations in the U.S. This extremely readable vacation planner reveals the best-kept secret spots for travelers of every age, temperament, and budget. Discover America ’s many treasures that include: An incredible journey to New Hampshire ’s castle in the clouds or wind your way through the dinosaur trails in Colorado. Crammed with up-to-the-minute tourist information on state parks, recreational facilities, road conditions, lodging, and more! This stunning book, bursting with accurate color maps and photos, includes an added bonus of a dedicated website – Pages: 384 offthebeaten.rd.com. Size: 10 1/4" x 10 1/4" The perfect planner for an ISBN: 978-0-7621-0794-0 unforgettable vacation, and RD Code: 1037 endless hours of armchair Retail: $39.95, Hardcover traveling, too!
Reference • Travel
The Complete Guitar Course
Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things
Pages: 384 Size: 7 3/4" x 1 0 " ISBN: 978-0-7621-0649-3 RD Code: 0669 Retail: $17.95, Softcover
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True Crime • Reference
Best of the Backlist Mapping the Trail of a Crime
Unsolved Crimes
The Story of Science A companion book to the BBC TV series The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion.
A gripping look at the chilling crimes of infamous serial killers, rapists, and child molesters from around the globe! Using the latest geographic profiling methods, forensic experts analyze the locations of a connected series of crimes to help investigators determine patterns and anticipate where future crimes may occur – or where evidence from past crimes may be found. From the notorious Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton, to David Berkowitz, you’ll explore each criminal’s pattern of behavior. Fully illustrated, this collection includes a timeline of how the crime progressed and a map that charts the geography of each case. The cases include: Deadly Visitors such as Richard Ramirez, who murdered people in their homes in Los Angeles and San Francisco between 1984 and 1985; read the horrifying case of Robert Black in Nomads, a serial killer, child molester and rapist Pages: 256 who abducted and killed Size: 7 " x 9" young girls across the UK ISBN: 978-1-60620-355-1 from 1982 to 1986. A riveting collection for every crime RD Code: 1097 solving enthusiast! Retail: $29.95, Hardcover
When a crime is committed, investigators search for “hot” clues. But what happens when the trail turns cold? Unsolved Crimes presents the victims, the details of the investigation, and the suspects in each case. Best of all, this unique interactive book invites you to help with the investigation. With all available evidence presented, the “Lingering Doubts” sidebars ask unanswered questions to give you the chance to try and solve each crime. Bursting with high profile cases and quirky mysteries, you’ll examine: The biggest art heist in history when two men dressed like police officers stole works such as Degas, and Manet from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston in 1990; and the mysterious shooting death of Christopher Wallace, the influential rapper known as Notorious B.I.G. in 1997. Fully illustrated with Pages: 256 photographs and drawings, Size: 6 3/4" x 8 3/4" explore the poisoning of Russian state security service ISBN: 978-1-60652-182-3 officer Alexander Litvinenko, RD Code: 0941 and many more. A hands-on Retail: $34.95, Hardcover compelling read!
Get ready to explore the cosmos, delve into the story of life, and the magic of the human mind! This astonishing story is proudly brought to you by Reader’s Digest and the BBC as a companion to the landmark BBC television series, The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion. This unique book tells the story of how history made science and science made history. Lavishly illustrated, you’ll find each story and anecdote clearly written, accessible and fun to read. You’ll learn the stories behind some of the world’s most influential – or most bizarre – inventions, discoveries and theories. Delve into the effects that a revolution, war or cultural movement can have on the everyday work of science and follow the history of each discovery by theme. From ancient times to the present, this fascinating book traces the remarkable Pages: 288 breakthroughs in every area Size: 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" of science. A must-have ISBN: 978-1-55475-035-1 discovery of how ideas RD Code: 1052 changed our world! Retail: $49.95, Hardcover
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Did you know that the Trans-Canada Highway is the longest national highway in the world? That 1.75 million species have been formally classified, of which around half are insects? Unique and authoritative with a special focus on our great nation, this comprehensive atlas combines breathtaking imagery with crucial facts, statistics, and essential information about the fascinating world we live in. In this exclusive Canadian edition, produced in a beautifully clear and distinctive style, you’ll find a complete overview of each continent, accompanied by stunning photography. Learn about the unique characteristics of each country, with fascinating thematic Pages: 304 spreads that bring perspective to topics such as climate and weather patterns, Size: 9 7/8" x 12 7/8" population density, religion, plants and animals, the environment and more. ISBN: 978-1-55475-019-1 Discover detailed cartography through its 127 up-to-date maps, including the RD Code: 0987 most recent border and boundary changes, and an extensive Gazetteer. Retail: $49.95, Hardcover Informative, educational and simply a must for every home library!
Dreams & Nightmares
FLIP FORMAT – Explore Dreams on one side, Nightmares on the other!
Pages: 176 Size: 7 " x 9 " ISBN: 978-1-60652-166-3 RD Code: 0990 Retail: $22.95, Hardcover
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A Acrylic Secrets NEW IN SOFTCOVER! ........................15 All-New, All-Natural Approach to Beating Diabetes .......30 Almost Homemade ...................................................31 An Apple a Day .........................................................40
B Backyard Grilling .......................................................33 Birds in Your Backyard ..............................................39 Book of North American Birds ...................................39 Busy Family Cookbook, The .......................................33
C Cake Mix Creations...................................................36 Canadian Illustrated Guide to Green Gardening, The ...............................................37 Care-Free Plants NEW IN SOFTCOVER! ......................10 Cheating Chef’s Secret Cookbook, The ......................26 Classics, The............................................................41 Comfort Food Diet Cookbook...............................19, 35 Comfort Food Diet Cookbook Vol. 2 ....................19, 35 Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual .................................38 Complete Guitar Course, The...............................17, 43 Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs, The ..............27, 42 Conquering Heart Attacks and Strokes NEW! ...............7 Cookies....................................................................36 Crops in Pots .....................................................11, 38
D Dinner on a Dime......................................................34 Disease Free ............................................................28 Dreams & Nightmares...............................................44
E Earth Essential Atlas ................................................44 Easy as Pi ................................................................40 Easy Everyday Favorites AllRecipes.com...............21, 34 Everyday Arthritis Solutions .......................................30 Everyday Garden Solutions NEW! ...............................12 Everyday Math Tricks for Grown-Ups...........................40 Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things.......................43
F Flower Gardening NEW IN SOFTCOVER! ....................13 Fight Back with Food .................................................26 Freezer Pleasers Cookbook .......................................33 Fresh & Easy ............................................................34
G Get Fit for Free & Ditch the Gym: Total Fitness ...........28 Get Fit for Free! Home Workouts: Yoga & Pilates.........28 Grandparent’s Book of Shared Memories, The............42 Great Chicken Cookbook, The....................................31 Great Potato Cookbook, The......................................31 Great Weekend Cookbook, The ..................................31 Grill It!......................................................................33 Grow Your Own Drugs................................................29 Guilt Free Cooking ....................................................36
H Healthy Heart Miracle Diet NEW! .................................6 How to Do Just About Anything NEW! ....................8, 23 How to Do Just About Anything on a Computer NEW! .....................................................14 How to Prune ...........................................................38
I i before e (except after c) ..........................................40 I before e (except after c) (Young Reader’s Edition) NEW! ..................................24 I Used to Know That ................................................41
I Wish I Knew That (Young Reader’s Edition) ..............27 I Wish I Knew That: Geography: (Young Reader’s Edition) NEW! ..................................25 I Wish I Knew That: Science (Young Reader’s Edition) NEW! ..................................25
Index
759 Secrets to Beating Diabetes...............................27 1,519 All-Natural All-Amazing Gardening Secrets.........37 1,801 Home Remedies .............................................29
K Kitchen Cures NEW! .............................................8, 23 Kitchen Cabinet Cures ................................................8 Knitter’s Yarn Palette ................................................37
L Laughter Really is the Best Medicine ...................16, 42 Laughter the Best Medicine: Those Loveable Pets NEW!........................................16 LIFE…The Reader’s Digest Version NEW! .....................4 Long Life Prescription................................................30 Low-Fat, No-Fat Asian Cooking NEW! ..........................21
M Magic Foods.............................................................29 Mapping the Trail of a Crime......................................44 Market Fresh Cookbook, The .....................................32 Massage & Aromatherapy NEW! ..................................5 Modern Mediterranean Cooking .................................32 More Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things ..............43 Most Scenic Drives in America, The NEW! ..................22
N Neurobics.................................................................30 New Complete Guide to Sewing .................................37 New Slow Cooker, The...............................................36
O Off the Beaten Path ..................................................43 Organic Gardening for the 21st Century .....................37 Our Canada: Picture Perfect NEW IN SOFTCOVER! ...........................................9, 43
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Index • Notes
Reader’s Digest 2012 P Pasta .......................................................................32 Perennials..........................................................10, 38 Perfect Puppy, The....................................................39
R Reader’s Digest Guide to Eye Care ............................29 Reader’s Digest Guide to Skin Care ...........................29 Reader’s Digest Keyboard Course NEW IN SOFTCOVER! ....................................17 Reader’s Digest Webster’s Canadian Dictionary and Thesaurus..........................................42
S Salads .....................................................................32 Save $20,000 with a Nail .........................................39 Simple & Delicious Cookbook ....................................34 Simple & Delicious Cookbook Vol. 2 ..........................34 Small is Bountiful NEW! ............................................11
Story of Science, The................................................44 Super Salads............................................................32 Swap & Drop Diet NEW! ...........................................2,3
T Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook: Quick & Easy Edition NEW!........................................19 Taste of Home Cookbook New 3rd Edition ............20, 35 Taste of Home Cooking School Cookbook NEW! .........20 Taste of Home Kid Approved Cookbook NEW! .............18 Traditional Garden Wisdom: Back to Basics................38 Traditional Kitchen Wisdom: Back to Basics ...............33
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V Vegetable Gardening NEW IN SOFTCOVER! ................13 Vegetarian..........................................................30, 35
W Watercolor Secrets NEW! ..........................................15 Write (Or Is That “Right”?) Every Time (Young Reader’s Edition) .....................................24, 27
Y You Know You’re Middle Aged When… ......................41 You Know You’re Over the Hill When… ......................41 Your Health: What Works, What Doesn’t ....................28
Ultimate Soup Cookbook, The....................................26 Unsolved Crimes.......................................................44
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