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The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Parenting

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Parenting

by David Borgenicht, Joshua Piven

Danger! It lurks at every corner. Volcanoes. Sharks. Quicksand. Terrorists. The pilot of the plane blacks out and it's up to you to land the jet. What do you do? The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook is here to help: jam-packed with how-to, hands-on, step-by-step, illustrated instructions on everything you need to know FAST-from detecting a bomb to delivering a baby in the back of a cab. Providing... (more)

Getting Things Done

The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

by David Allen

In today's world, yesterday's methods just don't work. In Getting Things Done , veteran coach and management consultant David Allen shares the breakthrough methods for stress-free performance that he has introduced to tens of thousands of people across the country. Allen's premise is simple: our productivity is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are... (more)

The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness: Miniature Edition

The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness: Miniature Edition

by Stephen R. Covey

In the more than fifteen years since its publication, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has become an international phenomenon with over fifteen million copies sold. Tens of millions of people have dramatically improved their lives and organizations by applying the principles of Stephen R. Covey's classic. Being effective as individuals and organizations is no longer merely an option -- survival in today's... (more)

Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels

Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels

by Scott McCloud

Scott McCloud tore down the wall between high and low culture in 1993 with Understanding Comics, a massive comic book about comics, linking the medium to such diverse fields as media theory, movie criticism, and web design. In Reinventing Comics, McCloud took this to the next level, charting twelve different revolutions in how comics are generated, read, and perceived today. Now, in Making Comics, McCloud focuses... (more)

The Ultimate Guide to Fellatio: How to Go Down on a Man and Give Him Mind-Blowing Pleasure (Ultimate Guides Series)

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The Ultimate Guide to Fellatio: How to Go Down on a Man and Give Him Mind-Blowing Pleasure (Ultimate Guides Series)

by Violet Blue

With wit, expertise, and an enthusiastic approach, the author of The Ultimate Guide to Cunnilingus dispels myths and delivers concise information on going down on a man. Featuring a complete resource guide to books, videos, illustrations, and websites depicting fellatio, every tip, trick, and technique for giving skilled and unforgettable fellatio is provided. From talking to your partner about fellatio to male... (more)

The Ultimate Guide to Cunnilingus: How to Go Down on a Woman and Give Her Exquisite Pleasure (Ultimate Guides Series)

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The Ultimate Guide to Cunnilingus: How to Go Down on a Woman and Give Her Exquisite Pleasure (Ultimate Guides Series)

by Violet Blue

Many people enjoy giving and receiving cunnilingus, but where do you turn when you want to learn more about oral sex or ways to introduce it into a relationship? The Ultimate Guide to Cunnilingus is a resource for people who are looking to expand their expertise or are simply curious. In her clear, concise, and informative text, sex educator Violet Blue provides step-by-step instructions for going down on a woman,... (more)

Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes (Knitting Without Tears SL 466)

Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes (Knitting Without Tears SL 466)

by Elizabeth Zimmermann, E. Zimmerman

Do you love to knit -- and hate to purl? Have you ever started a sweater without enough yarn from the same dye lot to finish it? When you cast on, do you end up with a tail of yarn that's maddeningly too long or too short? Elizabeth Zimmermann comes to the rescue with clever solutions to frustrating problems and step-by-step instructions for brilliant, timeless designs. In Knitting Without Tears, you'll find... (more)

The Art of the Start

The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything

by Guy Kawasaki

What does it take to turn ideas into action? What are the elements of a perfect pitch? How do you win the war for talent? How do you establish a brand without bucks? These are some of the issues everyone faces when starting or revitalizing any undertaking, and Guy Kawasaki, former marketing maven of Apple Computer, provides the answers. The Art of the Start will give you the essential steps to launch... (more)

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert

by John Mordechai Gottman

John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage by using rigorous scientific procedures to observe the habits of married couples in unprecedented detail over many years. Here is the culmination of his life's work: the seven principles that guide couples on the path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Packed with practical questionnaires and exercises, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage... (more)

How to Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food

How to Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food

by Mark Bittman

Great Food Made Simple Here's the breakthrough one-stop cooking reference for today's generation of cooks! Nationally known cooking authority Mark Bittman shows you how to prepare great food for all occasions using simple techniques, fresh ingredients, and basic kitchen equipment. Just as important, How to Cook Everything takes a relaxed, straightforward approach to cooking, so you can enjoy yourself in... (more)

The Complete Book of Scriptwriting

by J. Michael Straczynski

J. Michael Straczynski, writer/producer of Murder, She Wrote and creator of Babylon 5 teaches scriptwriters how to write and sell work for television, movies, animation, radio and the theatre. Straczynski covers each medium in depth. He reveals facts, tells stories and offers observations from the vantage point of a career in the business.

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook

by David Borgenicht, Jennifer Worick, Joshua Piven

The authors of the best-selling The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook are back--and they've brought a date. Whatever your own dating nightmares are, take it from the professionals, things can get worse. Just in time for Valentine's Day, here are dozens of scenarios covering every phase of the romantic--or not so romantic--turn of events. Learn how to remove stubborn articles of clothing, slip away from a blind... (more)

Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy Revised and Updated

Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy Revised and Updated

by David D. Burns

FEELING GOOD FEELS WONDERFUL The good news is that anxiety, guilt, pessimism, procrastination, low self-esteem, and other "black holes" of depression can be cured without drugs.In FEELING GOOD, eminent psychiatrist, David D. Burns, M.D., outlines the remarkable, scientifically proven techniques that will immediately lift your spirits and help you develop a positive outlook on life. Now, in this updated edition,... (more)

How to Do Just About Everything

by Courtney Rosen

The experts at eHow know how to do just about everything, and in this comprehensive reference book, they share their know-how with you. From pets to home improvement, sports to job survival, here are 1,001 how-to solutions to help you get the job done -- and done well. For every task, eHow provides concise step-by-step instructions, helpful tips and warnings, and useful lists of everything you'll need to get the... (more)

No One Cares What You Had for Lunch: 100 Ideas for Your Blog

No One Cares What You Had for Lunch: 100 Ideas for Your Blog

by Margaret Mason

Tired of filling up your blog with boring posts? Take the next step and get inspired to create something unique. Author Margaret Mason shows you the way with this fun collection of inspirational ideas for your blog. Nobody Cares What You Had for Lunch: 100 Ideas for Your Blog is a unique idea-book for bloggers seeking fun, creative inspiration. Margaret gives writers the prompts they need to describe,... (more)

Green Clean: The Environmentally Sound Guide to Cleaning Your Home

Green Clean: The Environmentally Sound Guide to Cleaning Your Home

by Linda Mason Hunter

There is a revolution going on in America—a green revolution. The latest front is the home, as households across the country adopt new ways to keep their homes clean and healthy—and ways to do it that are good for the environment. Green Clean is the definitive, step-by-step guide to cleaning better while using nontoxic, ecofriendly products. Room by room and stain by stain, Green Clean breaks environmentally... (more)

How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

by Leil Lowndes

"You'll not only break the ice, you'll melt it away with your new skills."--Larry King "The lost art of verbal communication may be revitalized by Leil Lowndes."--Harvey McKay, author of Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Leil Lowndes' How to Talk to Anyone offers101 time-tested hints, tips, and techniques for confidently communicating with others. A bestselling author and renowned communications... (more)

Look and Cook: A Cookbook for Children

by Tina Davis

Somewhere between banging the table with a spoon and refusing to eat Brussels sprouts, children are captivated by the magic that takes place in the kitchen. Transforming a lump of dough into a chocolate chip cookie, watching a pancake puff up on the griddle, rolling meatballs between their hands are all enchanting to children. Look and Cook features 50 simple recipes for kids of all ages that capture the fun of... (more)

Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac

Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac

by Elizabeth Zimmermann

A year’s worth of knitting projects from the "Busy Knitter," called "one of America’s most ingenious and creative knitters." Classic patterns for Aran sweaters, baby items, blankets, mittens, moccasins and other seasonal needs may be followed by intermediate to advanced knitters, or may be adapted into original works. Charming, delightful informal and opinionated, very instructive. 35 illustrations.

Mountain Bike Like a Champion

by Ned Overend, Ed Pavelka

Master the techniques of America's greatest rider. * Glide over rocks, logs, and ledges * Attack steep climbs and rapid descents * Carve through curves and turns * Train smart, then ride to win Improve your performance with these tips, techniques, and off-road tales from mountain biking legend Ned Overend. "At the 1990 world championships in Durango, Colorado, Thomas Frischknecht and I were locked in a... (more)

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by David Borgenicht, Joshua Piven

The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

by David Allen

by Stephen R. Covey

by Scott McCloud

by Violet Blue

by Violet Blue

by Elizabeth Zimmermann, E. Zimmerman

The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything

by Guy Kawasaki

by John Mordechai Gottman

by Mark Bittman

by J. Michael Straczynski

by David Borgenicht, Jennifer Worick, Joshua Piven

by David D. Burns

by Courtney Rosen

by Margaret Mason

by Linda Mason Hunter

by Leil Lowndes

by Tina Davis

by Elizabeth Zimmermann

by Ned Overend, Ed Pavelka