GENERAL INTEREST SELECTIONS
January 1998
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MusicHound R&B offers new fans and diehards a chance to expand their collections with advice about which albums to buy and which to avoid. Portraits of contemporary and classic artists and a free CD sampler of R&B music offer in-depth looks at the style.
Visible Ink $24.95 1578590264
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Classical Music for Dummies
Don't let classical music intimidate you! Use the lively lecture presented in Classical Music for Dummies to fine tune your appreciation of the works and people who create them. This two-cassette audio version offers seven beloved pieces by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Stravinsky.
IDG $18 0694519081
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Life's Other Secret
From the earliest speculations of biological scientists to virtual cyberspace labs, Life's Other Secret answers basic questions about life and all its nuances, from animals to flowers to cell organisms and the primordial ooze. Illustrated with 100 drawings and photos sure to please the scientist in your home.
John Wiley & Sons $24.95 0471158453
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The Feminine Warrior
Powerful body language and attitudes that mark women as warriors, not victims, are the prime focus of the empowering guide The Feminine Warrior. Learn verbal skills for any situation: protect yourself physically, stand up to intimidation, say no and mean it.
Kensington $23 1575662477
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Southern Living 1997 Annual Recipies
Every recipe you'll need for the entire year is found in Southern Living 1997 Annual Recipies, the must-have, all-in-one guide to easy cooking and entertaining. Special indexes put seasonal and holiday selections at your fingertips as well as healthy light recipes.
Oxmoor House $34.95 0848716183
October 1997
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Whiskey's Children
"I thought I'd write a book that would do what the alcoholic would rather not have done -- touch him in those places where he can't bear to be touched." Whiskey's Children is an intimate memoir from the journey of one Jack Eerdmann; a former salesman, author lecturer and fourth-generation alcoholic.
Kensington $21.50 1575662159
- Social Disgraces
Humorous and insightful, Social Disgraces: Etiquette for the Socially Impaired, shows us the dark side of our interaction with others. All the things your mother never thought to tell you!
Great Quotations $5.95 156245305X
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The Jungles of Randomness
Best-selling math author Ivars Peterson leads readers on a delightful trek into The Jungles of Randomness, from hidden rules governing games of chance to how the first molecules of life formed, and how random numbers can protect sensitive documents on the Internet.
John Wiley & Sons $24.95 0471164496
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The New Star
Follow the birth of a star that heralds the arrival of a new king who will change the world forever. The New Star is beautifully illustrated with stars and planets whirling through space. Lift up flaps and learn of God's work through Creation to the Resurrection.
Abingdon $12.95 0687087503
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The Essential Christmas Book
The essence of the holiday season is captured in The Essential Christmas Book with Scripture, carols, quotations, poems, stories, ideas, games, and interesting facts about how Christmas customs began. Fun-filled activities for the entire family include gift-wrapping, party planning, and feasts.
Dimensions for Living $10 0687062993
September
- Your Pregnancy Week By Week
Completely updated in its third edition, Your Pregnancy Week By Week -- is the top-selling pregnancy book written by a doctor. Learn how your baby is developing and review changes in your own body as they happen with the vast amount of valuable information detailed about the entire pregnancy.
Fisher Books $12.95 1555611435
- Always Remember Who Loves You
Don't let kids start their day without reminding them that you love them. Show them you care with Always Remember Who Loves You. These 365 daily reminders can be cut out and slipped into a lunch bag or coat pocket for a heart-warming surprise.
Great Quotations $6.50 1562453084
- The Secrets in Your Name
Discovering the Hidden You
Do you really know yourself? Find the answers to these questions in The Secrets in Your Name: Discovering the Hidden You. Sandra McKenzie knows thousands of people just by the letters in their name. Each letter is analyzed and compared to others for compatibility.
Great Quotations $5.95 1562453041
- 365 Daily Meditations for Women
Make an encounter with God part of your normal routine with 365 Daily Meditations for Women. Written by 12 Christian women, the themes share a strong sense of values, belief in God as the source and meaning of life, and recognition of the value of meditation. An ideal gift for a deeper faith journey.
Dimensions for Living $12 0687017335
Perfect Giftbooks for Grandparents from Exley Giftbooks:
- To My Grandmother with Love $9.99 185015452X
- To a Very Special Grandmother $5.99 1850152659
- Grandmas & Grandpas $10 1850158460
August
- Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul
ISBN 1558744630
- Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul
ISBN 1558744150
- Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul
ISBN 1558745017
Personal growth takes a lot of forms, as gender, age, and faith all combine to make us the people we are. Develop self-esteem, learn to love, and gain inspiration from Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul, Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul, Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul. There's something here for everyone.
Health Communications $12.95 each
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Meetings: A Reporter's Notebook
Snapshots from the interviews and life experiences of author
Jess Stearn shed light on human nature. Meetings: A Reporter's Notebook is a compelling look at American history, from the Lindbergh kidnapping to the Kennedy murders, to
the rise of rock'n'roll.
Health Communications $12.95 1558745009
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Stand Like Mountain, Flow Like Water
Look deep within for insight, helped by the writings from ancient sages, mystics, and scientists, collected here in Stand Like Mountain, Flow Like Water. The mountain summit is a metaphor for realizing a divine connection that guides seekers.
Health Communications $10.95 1558744622
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My Chicken Soup for the Soul Personal Journal
When memorable thoughts arise from reading your favorite "Chicken Soup" edition, jot them down in your own My Chicken Soup for the Soul Personal Journal. Don't lose momentum as you steer toward personal growth. Put them on paper for keeps!
Health Communications $10.95 1558744843
- The Christian Parent's Guide to Guilt-Free Parenting
Encouragement and practical help for every stage of the parenting process is found in The Christian Parent's Guide to Guilt-Free Parenting. Parents learn to let go of unrealistic goals and lean on God's grace. Topics include burnout, accepting limitations, and practical suggestions.
Dimensions for Living $12 0687059941
- Beyond the Garden Gate
Rich with tranquility and welcoming light, Beyond the Garden Gate showcases Thomas Kinkade's incredible use of color to highlight his subjects in glorious detail. A perfect gift for homeowners.
Harvest House $16.99 1565075404
July
- Just Desserts
The Unauthorized Biography of Martha Stewart
Behind the folksy image Martha Stewart has constructed is a ruthless Queen of Mean, a woman who will stop at nothing in her quest for fame and fortune. The unauthorized biography Just Desserts is told in juicy detail by the people who helped Martha -- and the legions she stepped on along the way.
William Morrow $24 0688146899
- The Finest Crew in the Fleet
Make it so! Discover the background and little known details about the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation in The Finest Crew in the Fleet. The beloved cast is revealed for the hardworking, talented actors they are with diverse backgrounds and interests. Written by a fan for fans, this addition is a must for Trekkies everywhere.
Wolf Valley $19.95 1888149035
- Rough Meditations
From the editor of Golfweek and a contributor to Sports Illustrated comes candid talk on everything about the sport: from the most famous caddy, Fluff Cowan (Tiger Woods' caddy) to golf's best, worst, and hidden gems in golf courses. Rough Meditations is loaded with tidbits about the game.
Sleeping Bear Press $24.95 1886947171
- Why Didn't I Think of That?
Insightful and quirky, Why Didn't I Think of That? tells the origins of some of world's best-loved inventions. Find out how coffee filters, Band-Aid, Saran Wrap, The Club, Velcro, Bic Pens, Rollerblades, and other products were birthed. From the practical to silly, it's a colorful look at ingenuity.
Wiley $14.95 0471165115
- Crafts In Minutes is a how-to handbook of easy projects both new and seen on Lifetime Television's "Handmade by Design." New craft ideas and techniques in full-color detail on 62 projects guide readers to terrific results.
Leisure Arts $14.95 0848716515
- Having Your Baby
Get all the details you need with the sound advice, color illustrations and clear explanations found in Having Your Baby. Pre-conception health and pregnancy planning, fetal development, self care for nutrition, exercise, sleeping better, where to have your baby, labor and birth are all detailed to save you worry.
Fisher Books $15.95 1555611338
- VideoHound's Video Premieres
Nearly 500 films are made each year and never make it to the big screen. With the rating system, index, and content summaries supplied in VideoHound's Video Premieres, you can easily pick the best of the unknown from your video store. Trivia, quotes, and favorite sleepers add to the fun.
Visible Ink $17.95 0787608254
- The Ultimate Book of Memory Albums
Family photos are among the most precious things we own. See them presented with care and love with the ideas in The Ultimate Book of Memory Albums. Nearly 200 examples of album pages involve stickers, patterned paper, scissors, stencils, and more.
Leisure Arts $19.95 1574860755
- Rising to the Occasion
Frumpy etiquette manuals from years ago won't do for today's changing families and unique social events. Rising to the Occasion shows readers how to handle family gatherings, schmooze at weddings, organize business and social functions and more. Glide through any event with grace and confidence!
Harlequin $5.99 037380511X
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Knowing Me, Knowing God
Whether you are new to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator or are looking for ways to deepen your spiritual life, Knowing Me, Knowing God will enhance your understanding of yourself and the relationships with those around you. It will open your heart and mind to God in ways you've never imagined possible.
Abingdon Press $8.95 068701705X
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The Good Book
The pastor at Harvard University's Memorial Church provides a thought-provoking version of The Good Book: Reading the Bible with Mind and Heart. He examines uses and abuses of the Bible, and asks readers to open their hearts and minds to consider unique interpretations rather than fall back on conservative views.
William Morrow $25 0688134475
June
- Tell Them We Are Rising
A courageous inner city educator pledged her fortune to help kids at risk. Tell Them We Are Rising is Ruth Wright Hayre's unique program that offered 116 students from Philadelphia's roughest areas a chance to attend college if they finished high school. Hayre shares her inspiring story as well as the students' struggles to triumph.
Wiley $24.95 0471126799
- Parachutes for Parents
A lifesaver for those raising children in a difficult world, Parachutes for Parents is the resource for problem solving throughout the growth years. Issues such as sleep and eating problems, tantrums, single - and step-parenting are discussed in a values based holistic approach to parenting. The 7 Secrets of Successful Parents offers the keys to raising your children effectively with advice from noted family therapist Randy Rolfe. Rolfe uses research studies, anecdotes, introspective exercises and more to bring guidance and reassurance to parents.
Contemporary Books
Parachutes for Parents $14.95 0809230259
7 Secrets of Successful Parents $19.95 0809231565
- Friends In Deed
Inspiring stories from Guideposts magazine features real people who bring happiness to others in Friends In Deed. Ordinary people reach out in extraordinary ways to make a difference in their world. Read of the man who reads news stories to blind people over the phone, the loan officer who finds jobs for those who lost theirs, and more inspiring tales.
Dimensions for Living $10 0687051096
- Rhythms from the Wild
The thrilling, lively images in Rhythms from the Wild leap off the page and demand attention as a celebrated photographer captures the movement of wildlife, the gush of lava, the force of winds and snow. Quotes from authors such as John Muir, Isak Dinesen accompany the photos.
Watson-Guptill $35 0817457046
May
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Heartstrings of Laughter and Love
Celebrate and honor the woman who gave you life in Heartstrings of Laughter and Love. This tribute to mothers is full of recipes, quotes, and photos from grateful children like Billy Graham, Elizabeth Elliot, Charles Swindoll, Gloria Gaither, and others with heartfelt memories and gifts of gratitude for moms they can never repay.
Countryman $14.99 0849952786
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When I'm On My Knees is a compilation of prayers from a woman's point of view, prayers that emanate from the heart, prayers that deal with the fear of starting over, friendship, family, and peace. Hymns, anecdotes, and poems round out the book for a full focus on prayer.
Barbour & Company $4.97 1557489769
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A World of Love
The Conroy family grew from one child to four, from one language to three, from similar interests to great diversity in A World of Love. This is their story of international adoption, from bleak orphanages around the world to their home in California as they grappled with legal and medical battles.
Kensington $23 1575661594
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Thanks, Mom for Everything
In honor of Mother's Day, this sweet little book pays tribute to all the women -- moms, grandmothers, aunts, and more -- who have cared for loved ones. Thanks, Mom, for Everything uses the stories of a mother/daughter writing team to honor mothers. A blank, two-page personal tribute is available inside.
Vine Books $12.99 1569550174
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Romantic Hideaways
The allure of romantic hideaways painted with startling beauty by Thomas Kinkade fills this delightful gift book. Romantic Hideaways offers nostalgic cottages with their warm window light, coupled with expressions of love.
Harvest House $16.99 1565075412
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Quiet Moments in the Garden
H. Norman Wright presents a bountiful collection of nature-inspired reflections from the garden. Quiet Moments in the Garden radiates with art and calligraphy illustrating Scripture and poetry from Keats, Browning, and others.
Harvest House $10.99 1565075307
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Forty Reasons Why Life is More Fun After the Big 40
Liz Curtis Higgs shares 40 hilarious reasons why this age milestone is both joyful and challenging. Forty Reasons Why Life is More Fun After the Big 40 includes clever cartoons and stories from more than four hundred "over 40" women who offer outrageous birthday tales and more. "It's your midlife, you can crisis if you want."
Thomas Nelson $10.99 0785276157
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Gifts of the Heart takes readers on a journey through the "defining moments" of author Bettie B. Youngs' life. The 27 "parables" from her life are genuine, precious, and heart-warming, providing tools for encouraging positive changes at home, workplaces, neighborhoods, and, on a global level, within our hearts.
Health Communications $12.95 1558744193
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It's In the Bag
With suggestions for imaginative gift bags and creative goods, It's in the Bag offers a terrific way to say "Thank you," "I care," or "Happy Holidays." Each recipe and craft project is shown in full-color photography so creators will know exactly how the finished piece should look.
Leisure Arts $19.95 1558744193
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Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul
A wonderful set of stories with feminine appeal, Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul will inspire and comfort. Messages of love, living your dreams, overcoming obstacles, bridging generations, attitude, self-esteem, and wisdom from Oprah Winfrey, Kathie Lee Gifford, Ann Landers, and others.
Health Communications $12.95 1558744150
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What To Do Until Love Finds You
Single women will love this down-to-earth guide on waiting on God's timing to prepare their lives for a lifelong mate. What to do Until Love Finds You is full of intelligent humor and practical advice on handling sexual temptations, and how to develop internal and external beauty for personal growth.
Harvest House $8.99 1565075315
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Get It Together By 30
Plan your career wisely and early with Get It Together By 30. Make the transition from college to the job market with real-life experiences and humorous looks at acquiring internships, networking, resumes, mental preparation, interviews, handling offers, promoting yourself, and behaving on the job.
Amacom $16.95 0814479278
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How to be Up on Down Days
It's nearly impossible to live in a world of change and stress without feeling powerless and uprooted at times. Learn how to handle those feelings of discomfort and despair with How to be Up on Down Days. Get motivated to set goals, relax, move toward personal freedom and leave anxiety behind!
Dimensions for Living $10 0687017815
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Breakfast with Billy Graham
Straight from the heart of evangelism's best-loved crusader, a North Carolina preacher shares some of his intimate inspirational messages in Breakfast with Billy Graham. Words of encouragement, faith, and God's love spring forth in 120 daily readings, all sharing the experience of Graham's 50 years preaching the gospel and hope of salvation.
Servant Publications $14.99 089283983X
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Just As I Am
In an inspiring story of how a man of God grew into a man of great influence, Just As I Am reveals the Billy Graham that has touched millions of souls around the world with his message of faith. With down-to-earth warmth and candor, Graham remembers his dairy farm upbringing, his early preaching experiences, and the overwhelming international response to his public ministry. Read by Graham friend and associate Cliff Barrows, this audio tape is six hours in length.
HarperAudio $25 069451747X
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Why People Believe Wierd Things
The editor of Skeptic magazine tells why so many believe in psychics, past-life regression therapy, aliens, and ghosts in Why People Believe Wierd Things. Science historian Michael Shermer explores reasons why cults, controversial ideas, and conspiracy theories fascinate the gullible.
W.H. Freeman & Co. $22.95 0716730901
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Friends Are Friends Forever
Christian and pop artist Michael W. Smith uses his classic song "Friends," the most popular song played at Christian school graduations, as the basis for introspection on the event and life afterwards. Friends Are Friends Forever includes Smith's perspective on this stage in life and scripture on themes like perseverance, temptation, marriage, discouragement, impatience, and friendship.
Thomas Nelson $12.99 0785271899
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Moments for Graduates
For the spiritual searcher, Moments for Graduates offers 30 inspiring stories to provide the quick boost today's world demands. Written with timeless energy, these true-life illustrations will set students on the right path in life. Illustrated with a full-color interior design.
New Leaf Press $9.95 0892212640
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My Utmost for His Highest Journal
Just in time for graduation, My Utmost for His Highest Journal will delight those who receive this beautifully bound gift. Ample journaling space, a ribbon marker, and an easy-to-use index complement the entire text of My Utmost for His Highest, Oswald Chamber's classic Christian devotion.
Barbour & Company $14.97 1577480147
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Promising Waters
Filled with anecdotes, humor, and adventure stories, Promising Waters takes readers on a journey of discovery. International fishing coach Jim Grassi explores the parallels between fishing and life, showing men how to cultivate openness, wisdom, and guidance that promotes deep relationships.
Harvest House $9.99 1565074998
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The Top Ten List for Graduates
Written especially for those at the end of their school days, The Top Ten List for Graduates uses encouragement and humor as guideposts to help them on their way. James Moore uses witty and wise reminders for grads to embrace the future with faith, love, confidence, and hope -- a list no graduate should be without!
Dimensions for Living $12 0687007003
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The American Heritage® College Dictionary
Convenient for a student backpack or an office desk, The American Heritage® College Dictionary gives the most current information on our language. More than 2,500 pieces of art complement its clearly written, precise definitions. Usage notes and etymologies are included.
Houghton Mifflin $22.95 cloth 0395446384
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Roget's II: The New Thesaurus
Express your thoughts with color, clarity, and precision with Roget's II: The New Thesaurus. It includes exhaustive lists of synonyms and idioms grouped by meaning for proper usage. All entries are alphabetically arranged with secondary entries and directional cross references that lead searchers to the right word rapidly.
Houghton Mifflin $20 cloth 0395687225
February
- Can't get enough of Kathie Lee? The "I HATE KATHIE LEE GIFFORD" Book reveals the stuff she doesn't want you to know with topics on: the most obnoxious things she ever said; the on-air blow-ups she wishes you never saw; the things she prefers you not know about her; and the infamous sweatshop of horrors.
Kensington $11 1575661446
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