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2010 New Releases Best of the BacklistComplete Guitar Course, The .......................................................16

Cooking for Isaiah..........................................................................8

Dreams & Nightmares .................................................................17

E=MC2 ........................................................................................18

Great Potato Cookbook, The..........................................................9

How to Paint Watercolor Flowers.................................................12

Long Life Prescription ....................................................................4

Modern Mediterranean Cooking ...................................................10

Neurobics ......................................................................................6

Reader’s Digest Webster’s Canadian

Dictionary and Thesaurus ..............................................................3

Spilling the Beans on the Cat’s Pajamas .....................................19

Story of Science, The ..................................................................15

Unsolved Crimes..........................................................................14

Your Health: What Works, What Doesn’t ........................................5

Canadiana • Reference • Travel .......................................................................11

Consumer Guides • Reference .........................................................................35

Cooking..............................................................................................9-10, 24-27

Cooking • Health................................................................................................8

Crafts • Hobbies...................................................................................12-13, 31

Dictionary • Atlas • Reference............................................................................3

Digital • Crafts • Hobbies ................................................................................30

Do-It-Yourself ....................................................................................................32

Gardening ........................................................................................................34

Health • Cooking • Reference .....................................................................22-23

Health • Reference..........................................................................................4-7

Music ..............................................................................................................16

Nature • Pet Care ............................................................................................33

Reference ........................................................................................................36

Reference • Health ..........................................................................................17

Reference • Trivia ......................................................................................18, 28

Reference • Trivia • Humor ........................................................................19, 29

Science • Nature .............................................................................................15

True Crime .......................................................................................................14

INDEX.........................................................................................................37-38HOW TO ORDER ..............................................................................................39RECENT RELEASES HIGHLIGHTS .....................................................................21SPRING 2011 PREVIEW ..................................................................................20

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For over 60 years, Reader’s Digest has been a name Canadians trust.We are committed to publishing books and magazines that are ofenduring value and interest, and that inform, enrich, entertain, andinspire Canadians of all ages and cultural backgrounds.

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Reader’s Digest Webster’s Canadian Dictionary and ThesaurusAn Authoritative Guide to Speaking and Writing Canadian English

Have you ever wondered if a particular word was coined in Canada, or ifit has a Canadian connection in some way? How often have you foundthe meaning of a word in your dictionary, but then have had to searchfor your thesaurus for synonyms? Introducing the second edition of this best-selling Reader’s Digest Webster’s Canadian Dictionary and Thesaurus.

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Long Life PrescriptionFast and Easy Ways to Stay Energized and Healthy at Every AgeFrom the Editors of Reader’s Digest

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In this essential guide, you’ll learn the necessary skills to defusethe stresses of daily life; how to understand the underlying causesof good health and how you can protect yourself against diseasessuch as heart attacks, strokes, cancer, and diabetes. Find out howto repair any damage you may have already done to your health,whether through smoking, poor diet, obesity, everyday stress orother bad habits; learn how to utilize your body’s natural functions,maximize cell regeneration, keep your mind sharp, and heighten your energy levels. A must-have resource!

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Using easy-to-understand language, experts in Ophthalmology Weizer and Stein, explain eye basics, eye diseases, treatments, andage-related conditions. Discover: How to relieve dry eye, headaches and eye pain; the vitamins and antioxidants that play a hugerole in the health of the eye, and to maximize their benefits. Includes the latest high-tech solutions, and age-related conditions youshould look out for. Plus, this essential book debunks anti-aging methods that simply don't work, and explains those with provenresults. You'll find out how to get the most out of your doctor visits with Questions to ask your doctor such as: “When using a computer, which would be better for me, trifocal or progressive lenses?" Loaded with fun, interactive trivia boxes from Test Your Eye Q to Optical Illusion. An invaluable guide!


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Your Health: What Works, What Doesn’t From Fish Oil to Flu Shots, Get the Answers You NeedFrom the Editors of Reader’s Digest

Can you really get cancer from your cell phone or microwave?Should you be taking a daily dose of multivitamins? Do manicures do more harm to your lungs than they do to improveyour appearance? In this meticulously researched new guide toimproving your health, whether it’s something you eat, take,use or do, you’ll discover what really works and what doesn’t.

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Did you know that medical research has proven conclusivelythat your brain, like any muscle, benefits from a regular workout? So, get ready to pump up your brain with Neurobics!This medically supported doctrine is based on the scientificpremise that when you provide the mind with unusual stimuli,you strengthen it. Quickly learn alternate thinking strategiesand 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 thesebrain-bending puzzles from beginning to end.

From sudoku to mazes, you’re sure to enjoy stretching yourbrain with this amazing variety of over 100 entertaining andchallenging puzzles. In this proven method of boosting mental fitness, fun puzzles are structured by type, and withineach section by difficulty. As you work your way through eachchapter, you’ll build your skills with ease and confidence totake on more complex puzzles. Loaded with simple-to-followtricks and tips you’ll quickly learn how to solve each brainteaser. Plus, you’ll find the solutions to each one at the endof each chapter. Includes a special section of activities – perfect for those on the go, so you can exercise your brainanytime, anywhere!

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MIND STRETCHINGCHAPTERS INCLUDE:Neurobics

Create Your Own Brain Training ProgramBy Chris Maslanka and David Owen

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Best Health: Women’s Health EncyclopediaA Balanced Approach to Looking After Your BodyCanadian Chief Medical Editor, Sandhya Pruthi, M.D., Mayo Clinic, with Jacqueline M. Thielen, M.D., Petra M. Casey, M.D.,and Ann Vincent, M.B., B.S., M.D.

Canadian women want to understand their bodies. In this comprehensivewomen’s health book, you’ll find the most up-to-date research on thefemale body, presented in straightforward style, with unbiased facts, and incorporating both traditional and alternative medicine. Written byfour top female doctors from the Mayo Clinic, including Canadian ChiefMedical Editor, Sandhya Pruthi, M.D., this book teaches you how to keep your body healthy and how to deal with ailments that specificallyrelate to you as a woman.

Women are prone to different conditions and problems than men are, and react differently to certain illnesses and treatments. This essential encyclopedia is bursting with vital information and more than 370 full-color photos and charts illustrating women’s mental and physical well-being, and how best to maintain it. Chapters include: The Healthy Woman – learn good health basics and how the body works; Challenges in Your Health – Divided by systems of the body, this section presents a comprehensive reference of ailments, symptoms,and treatments; Healing the Body – in addition to traditional medicaltreatments, you’ll find this section dedicated to proven holistic treatments such as homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, naturopathy and nutritional therapy. Discover how both conventional and holistic treatments can be used together to better treat an ailment. Includes “Take Action Now” sidebars throughout withclear, simple steps you can take to improve your habits and health.

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Everyday Arthritis SolutionsAre stiffness, aches and pains running your life? Now you can take charge with simple, effective solutions! Based on the latest research by the most respected experts in the field, 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 arthritisare 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, from how to Understand the basic causes, traits, and treatments of your condition to learning to Adopt a positive attitude. You’ll find 100’s of hints and tips, recipes, and supplement suggestions to help fight against pain and immobility. Learn to keep your muscles and joints supple with specialized, fully-illustrated exercise routines to help ease you into a more active, pain-free life. Bursting with over 300 charts, informative sidebars, and much more!

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Food allergies among Canadian children are on the rise. And, thegreatest challenge facing people with food sensitivities is findingrecipes that taste good. Cooking for Isaiah is a tale of a mother’s journey to create delicious recipes for her son, Isaiah, after he wasdiagnosed with food sensitivities to gluten and dairy.

Organized into chapters such as Breakfast, Starters, Main Dishesand Sweets, each of the 135 tasty recipes is entirely free of glutenand dairy. If you need to cook without gluten, but dairy is okay, you’ll find a handy Substitution Chart that tells you how and what toswap. Best of all, these family-friendly, delicious recipes are easy tomake and use easy-to-find ingredients. Each mouth-watering recipeincludes a variety of tips such as how to: Personalize and make therecipe fit your lifestyle; Simplify and make the recipe easier; Fast Fixto make the recipe faster; Tried & True with a recommended, sourcedstore-bought ingredient; Goes With gives you a dish or beverage suggestion to compliment the recipe. With the help of this amazingcookbook, you’ll discover you don’t have to compromise the flavor, texture or appearance of anything you make. Enjoy!

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INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:Cooking for IsaiahGluten Free • Soy Free • Dairy Free Satisfying RecipesBy Silvana Nardone. Forward by Rachael Ray

> Over 100 gluten free, dairy freescrumptious recipes

> Instructional “look-and-cook” visuals

> Loads of cooking shortcuts and storage tips

> How to throw together a last-minutedinner, cook up a freezable meal forlater and much more!

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> Bouillon potatoes served with beef

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The Great Potato Cookbook250 Sensational Recipes for the World’s Favorite VegetableFrom the Editors of Reader’s Digest

Did you know that potatoes are rich in vitamins C and B6? They’relow in calories and contain iodine, niacin, iron, copper and protein,too? Loaded with nutrients, this extremely versatile vegetable is thestar of this sensational new cookbook – covering everything fromappetizers to desserts – all using potatoes as the main ingredient.

Bursting with 250 mouth-watering recipes, The Great PotatoCookbook is sure to become your favorite source for meal planning.From simple daily recipes to more elaborate dishes, the wide varietyof potato creations includes: Savory starters such as Spanishtortilla; appetizing side dishes like sweet potato risotto with crispsage; delicious main meals from potato pizza with chicken toToulouse sausage with lentils, pumpkin and potato mash; and sweet endings with potato crêpes with strawberry curd cheese. You’ll find easy step-by-step instructions, and sidebars with special“Cook’s Tip” and loads of fun facts. Plus, there’s a detailed historyof the potato with descriptions and pictures of the different varieties.And, you’ll learn how to choose, and the best way to store differenttypes of potatoes. A wonderful cookbook for every occasion!

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Easy Everyday Favorites ALLRecipes.comQuick, 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 beautifullyillustrated 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 and Bourbon Pecan Chicken, to Hot Fudge Ice Cream Bar Dessert and CrustlessCranberry Pie, you’ll discover tempting appetizers, hearty entrees and sweet endings. Loaded with practical tips and advice, each great tasting recipe features a complete, detailed list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions; at-a-glance prep time,cook time, and “ready in”minutes; plus nutritional facts such as per-serving calories, cholesterol, sodium, and dietary fiber. The perfect cookbook for everyday and holiday meal ideas, too!


Super SaladsAre you a fresh veggie and fruit-lover craving new flavors and recipes? Help isat hand in this outstanding collection ofmore than 250 delicious recipes fromaround the world. From a side-dishsalad of spinach, roasted garlic andParmesan to a main meal salad ofprawns and swordfish with saffronand parsley, you’re sure to find newtastes to satisfy every palate!

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Middle East and Turkey, this scrumptious cookbook takes you on a mouth-watering tasting tour of all 21 countries bordering theMediterranean! Medical research has proven that choosing theMediterranean diet leads to significantly lowered death rates from heartdisease and cancer. Plus, it offers considerable protection against type-2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. In this timely collection, now you and your family can enjoy all the benefits of the Mediterranean dietwith these savory dishes.

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In this varied collection, you’ll find yummy egg dishes such as SpanishOmelet and Zuchini and Feta Pie; fabulous desserts from Almond CoilCake and Blueberries with Champagne Sabayon to Tiramisu; temptingseafood from Bouillabaisse to Grilled Scallops with Orange Salsa. Each recipe includes the level of difficulty, detailed serving suggestions,nutritional content, and prep and cook times. Quick to make, most dishes can be prepared in 30 minutes or less!

HEALTHY, DELICIOUSRECIPES INCLUDE:Modern Mediterranean Cooking

A Culinary Collection of Fresh FlavorsBy Elena Balashova

• Veal Saltimbocca • Pork AppleRolls • Lamb Stew with Butter,Beans, Olives, & Risoni • Rice withPeas and Pesto • Saffron andChicken Risotto • Paella, Valencia -Style • Vegetable Couscous, and somuch more!

Live longer, live healthier with Modern Mediterranean Cooking!

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The Market Fresh CookbookDiscover 100’s of ways to turn fresh fruits and veggies into unique andtantalizing dishes! From apples to zucchini, you’ll find over 300kitchen-tested scrumptious recipes from Grilled Sole with Nectarines toCranberry Orange Bars, all naturally high in vitamins and minerals.Illustrated with over 225 photos, it includes buying tips, storage pointers and recommended cooking methods and times. Turn each mealinto a healthy delicious one with thisgarden fresh resource!

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TravelOur Canada: Picture Per fectFrom the Editors of Our Canada Magazine

Our Canada: Picture Perfect offers readers a new look at thisgreat 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 explorationlike never before. This book features eye-popping photographswith accompanying text supplied by gifted amateurs and seasoned professionals alike.

You’ll see our magnificent country through the words andimages of your fellow Canadians, and get a uniquely personallook at all five regions of our great land. From British Columbiaand 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 intangibles that bring us together as a nation. Discover the areas of thecountry you’ve alwayswanted to visit, andperhaps ones you never even knew existed. Our Canada:Picture Perfect is simply an unabashedcelebration ofCanadianness in all its many facets!

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Off the Beaten PathAre you planning a road trip for your next vacation? Would you prefer uncrowded, budget-friendly, best-kept secretspots? Presenting the completely revised and updated, all-time best-selling Reader’s Digest travel book to the United States – Off the Beaten Path.

Spotlighting over 1,000 most overlooked must-see destinations in the U.S., this extremely readable vacation plannerreveals the best-kept secret spots for travelers of every age, temperament, and budget. State-by-state, discoverAmerica’s many treasures that include: An incredible journey to New Hampshire ’s castle in the clouds or wind yourway through the dinosaur trails in Colorado. Crammed with up-to-the-minute tourist information on state parks, recreational facilities, road conditions, shortcuts, lodging, and more! This stunning book, bursting with accurate full-color maps and photos, includes an added bonus of a dedicated website – offthebeaten.rd.com. The perfectplanner for an unforgettable vacation, and endless hours of armchair traveling, too!

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Are you curious about the landyou call home? In Our Canada:Picture Perfect:• Discover unique insights into our

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• A wonderful guide for travel planningwithin Canada

• Perfect for children curious about theircountry and its diverse geography

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MASTER WATERCOLORPAINTING:How to Paint Watercolor Flowers

Create Your Own Masterpiece in 6 Easy StepsBy Hazel Harrison

> More than 60 vivid floral images byprofessional nature photographers

> Over 150 detailed step-by-stepillustrations

> From how to select and prepare asurface to sketching, choosing thepaint and mixing color, learn the artof watercolor painting in no time!

Perfect for every skill level!

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NEW!NEW!Acrylic SecretsPerfect for those looking for a new versatile paint medium or to upgrade their skills! Geared towards both the beginner and moreexperienced painter, you’ll find over 200 tips, step-by-step techniques, and solid advice on all aspects of acrylic painting.

If you’re just starting out, you’ll find detailed information on materials needed such as brushes and paints. You’ll learn easypainting techniques, then complete 10 step-by-step projects that help you build on each skill you’ve learned. The more advanced artist benefits with help for specific problems such as: How to choose the aspect that best suits your subject, how to break the rules meaningfully, and how to develop your powers of visualization. Featuring an extensive section detailinghow to incorporate various media into your acrylic painting, and showcasing the many different materials you can use as a “canvas.” Each topic is fully explained and illustrated with photos. Includes “Try it” and “Fix it” panels to practice and developyour skills. An indispensable and inspirational compendium!


Bring a beautiful flower photograph to life in vivid watercolor!This innovative new painting course, both user-friendly andinspirational, teaches you step-by-step how to create works ofwatercolor art. And, best of all, you can learn at your own paceand in your own space.

Lavishly illustrated, this wonderful course presents you with more than 60 professional full-color floral photos, and over 150 instructional illustrations. From exquisite roses, to vibrant colored birds of paradise – you’ll find a stunning floral photograph on one side of the spread, with the easyinstructions on the facing page. How to Paint WatercolorFlowers includes techniques that range from the very basic tothe more advanced. From laying washes to methods of saltgranulation and wax resist, each technique is clearly explained.Packed with solid advice on special techniques and workingmethods, including palette choices, color-mixing tips, andloads more!


THIS INVALUABLECOLLECTIONINCLUDES:

208 pages71/2" x 95/8"Over 350 photographs and illustrationsAVAILABLE NOW!ISBN: 978-1-60652-043-7RD Code: 0942Retail: $34.95, Hardcover

> A directory of knitwear designs tohelp you incorporate new stitches into your own patterns. Plus, for thosenew to the craft, you’ll find simpleinclusion techniques from addingcable accents to cardigans to colorpanel placements for handbags

> Easy-to-read charts and sidebarsincluding translations for unusualabbreviations

> Stitch samples shown at their actual size and knitted in easy-to-view plain, smooth yarns.

A must-have resource for both thenovice and more experienced knitter!

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The Essential Stitch CollectionA Creative Guide to the 300 Stitches Every Knitter Really Needs to KnowBy Lesley Stanfield and Melody Griffiths

Hook your way into one of today’s most popular crafts! Ideal for knitters of every skill level, this is the expertly-written go-to guide to stitches. You’ll be inspired by the beautifully photographed array of all-new stitches, and timeless stitch classics, too. Best of all, you’ll learn how to incorporate theminto your own creations.

The Essential Stitch Collection is bursting with more than 350 full-color photographs and illustrations. For easy reference,stitches are organized into: Knit and Purl Textures, Ribs, Twist Stitches, Cables, Lace, Bobbles and Bells, Color andIntarsia Designs and Unusual Techniques. This invaluableresource includes an “Essential Techniques” section. For thosejust starting out, you’ll find easy-to-follow row-by-row explanationsto help you quickly learn simple design. Plus, it provides you with the necessary expertise to take on the more complex stitches that follow. For the more advanced knitter, you’ll find a visual feast of new techniques and stitches, including raritiessuch as entrelac, double-sided fabric, and mosaic effects.Includes a handy removable page listing common stitch abbreviations, and much more!

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Knitter’s Yarn PalatteAn 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 clearexplanations 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 find the inspiration to create their ownunique designs. Loaded with tips, and much more!



Unsolved CrimesA Dossier of Cold Cases and Open InvestigationsBy John Wright

256 pages6 3/4" x 83/4"Over 250 photographs and illustrationsOCTOBER 2010ISBN: 978-1-60652-182-3RD Code: 0941Retail: $34.95, Hardcover

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When a crime is committed, investigators search for “hot” clues.But what happens when the trail turns cold? Unsolved Crimespresents the victims, the details of the investigation, and thesuspects in each case. Best of all, this unique interactive bookinvites 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’llexamine: The stabbing death of pregnant English maid RoseHarsent in 1902; the biggest art heist in history when two men dressed like police officers stole works such as Degas,Rembrandt and Manet from the Isabella Stewart GardnerMuseum in Boston in 1990; and the mysterious shooting death of Christopher Wallace, the influential rapper known asNotorious B.I.G. in 1997. Fully illustrated with photographs and drawings, explore the island disappearance of vacationingteenager Natalee Holloway, the poisoning of Russian state security service officer Alexander Litvinenko, the robbery ofthe crown jewels of Ireland, and many more. A hands-on compelling read!

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Jumped, Fell, or Pushed?The newspaper headline reads: Baffling 10 Year Old Cold Case Solved Through DNA! In the 21st Century, to get away withmurder takes a whole lot more than a fabricated alibi. Thanks to advances in the science of forensics, many of the world’smost dangerous, psychotic, violent, and cunning criminals can now be uncovered and brought to justice.

Jumped, Fell, or Pushed? explores forensic investigation including how a forensic unit operates, the role of the coroner, theinvestigation of trace evidence, DNA analysis, and serology. 50 high profile international cases provide detailed insight intothe criminal investigation and how it was solved. Learn how Ted Bundy was convicted based on his dental records matchingbite marks on his victims’ skin. Discover how Canadian David Milgard was exonerated with DNA evidence after servingover 20 years in prison. Includes a comprehensive forensics glossary. A fascinating read!


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> Murder: California ’s Zodiac Killer;the Black Dahlia; and Hogan’s Heroesstar Bob Crane

> Political Assassinations:Investigative Russian journalist AnnaPolitkovskava; Swedish Prime MinisterOlof Palme; and Pakistani leaderBenazir Bhutto

> White Collar Crime: The VaticanBank scandal; and TJX chain storesecurity breach.

A great read, and perfect for everyaspiring sleuth!

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FIND OUT:

> Where did we come from?

> What is the world made of?

> Are we alone in the cosmos?

> Who are we?

> and so much more!

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The Story of SciencePower, Proof and PassionBy Michael Mosley and John Lynch

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Get ready to explore the cosmos, delve into the story of life, andthe magic of the human mind! This astonishing story is proudlybrought 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 andscience made history. Lavishly illustrated, you’ll find each storyand anecdote clearly written, accessible and fun to read. You’lllearn the stories behind some of the world’s most influential – or most bizarre – inventions, discoveries and theories. Delve intothe effects that a revolution, war or cultural movement can haveon the everyday work of science. Follow the history of each discovery by theme, such as: Cosmos: What’s Out There?discover the universe beyond our planet with spectacular imageryof our place in the heavens; in Power: Can We Have UnlimitedPower? you’ll find revealing personalities and forces that lead to today’s use of energy. From ancient times to the present, this fascinating book traces the remarkable breakthroughs inevery area of science. A must-have discovery of how ideaschanged our world!

Nature’s Great EventsAn extraordinary journey! Showcasing our planet’s most spectacular natural events from landscape-influencingclimatic movements to the individual animals those events affect. Reader’s Digest now brings you the companionbook to the latest stunning TV series from the BBC team that created the award winning documentary PlanetEarth. In this breathtaking book, each of the six chapters is set in a spectacular region on earth, and begins with a specific animal or group, like a herd of African elephants, or a Canadian grizzly bear.

You follow their intimate and emotional stories as they struggle with their day-to-day lives, leading up to a majornatural event. In stunning detail, you’ll be transported to British Columbia’s rainforests and almost taste the grizzly’s dependence on the annual salmon run. Feel the relief as the rains that flush Serengeti with lusciousgreenery bring zebras, lions and cheetahs out to graze. A must for everyone concerned about global warming and our planet!


A companion book to theBBC/Discovery Channelseries Nature's Most AmazingEvents.

A companion book to theBBC TV series The Story ofScience: Power, Proof andPassion.

288 pages7 1/2" x 9 3/4"Over 200 photographs and illustrationsJULY 2010ISBN: 978-1-55475-035-1RD Code: 1052Retail: $49.95, Hardcover

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The Reader’s DigestKeyboard CourseLearn to Play 100 UnforgettableSongs the Easy Way

Pages: 208Size: 97/8" x 123/8"ISBN: 978-1-60652-039-0RD Code: 0854Retail: $35.95, Spiral Bound,Hardcover

Children’s SongbookOver 130 All-Time Favoritesto Play, Listen and Sing

Pages: 252 music book and40-page lyric bookSize: 97/8" x 123/8"ISBN: 978-0-7621-0619-6RD Code: 0541Retail: $39.95, Spiral Bound,Hardcover

Merry ChristmasSongbookOver 100 Holiday Classics

Pages: 256-page music book and 32-page lyric book Size: 97/8" x 123/8"ISBN: 978-0-7621-0868-8RD Code: 0820Retail: $34.95, Spiral Bound,Hardcover

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The Complete Guitar CourseLearn to Play in 20 Easy-to-Follow LessonsBy Tom Fleming

256 pages8 1/2" x 111/4"Over 250 photographs and illustrationsJULY 2010ISBN: 978-1-60652-159-5RD Code: 1068Retail: $24.95, Softcover

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Learn to play the guitar at your own pace, and in your own homespace! Professional guitarist, Tom Fleming, lends his expertise inthis comprehensive, easy-to-use guide that is sure to teach everyaspiring musician how to play the guitar with confidence. Nowavailable in softcover, The Complete Guitar Course is beautifullydesigned with over 250 full-color, specially commissioned photographs, this highly visual course takes you step by stepthrough music lessons in every style. Learn everything there is to know – from choosing and tuning a guitar, to mastering basicnotes and chords, techniques and strumming patterns, and thenonto the more advanced chords and structures.

Best of all, unlike most introductory guitar books, you’ll be practicing your lessons with mega hits in all genres from a simplestrumming pattern for “Amazing Grace” and “Brown Eyed Girl,” the Rock ‘n’ Roll riff of “Johnny B. Goode,” the Disco style of “Play That Funky Music,” to the more difficult folksy finger-style of“You’ve Got a Friend.” And, this wonderful course includes over 25 biographies of legendary guitar players such as Elvis Presley,Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Chuck Berry and Joni Mitchell.Discover their backgrounds, the type of guitars they used and at times made famous!

> Basic music theory

> The origin of the guitar

> Maintaining and tuning a guitar

> Acoustic versus electric rhythm,and much more!

Learn to play guitar like a pro with this amazing home study course!

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Sleep to be Sexy, Smart and SlimWhy aren’t women sleeping, and what can be done to help? Bursting with over 400 doctor-tested tips,tricks, and strategies! Find out how sleep affects sex, weight, IQ, aging, memory, cancer and more.Discover how your sleep is affected by eating certain foods or taking drugs before going to bed.

Learn that by simply taking a nap you can reset your heart rate, blood pressure, and immune system. Thiseasy-to-use resource focuses on the solutions for the unique sleep problems facing women in every stageof life, from teens to seniors. Discover the 9 simple steps to ensure a great night’s sleep, and much more!Start sleeping tonight, and every night with the help and guidance from this exceptional resource!

256 pagesSize: 6" x 9"ISBN: 978-1-60652-023-9RD Code: 0937Retail: $19.95, Softcover

“This book reveals thesecrets to getting a goodnight’s sleep.”

— Dean Ornish, M.D.

“This marvellous book presents a straightforwardapproach to obtaining agood night’s rest.”

— Mary Susan Ester, M.D.

DISCOVER:

> How to gain greater insight intoyour inner and unconscious self

> The importance of creating adream journal and loads of tips tohelp you get started

> Includes the history of dreaminterpretation, common themesand symbols, and much more!

Explore your dreams and nightmares in a whole new way!

Dreams & NightmaresDiscover What Your Dreams are Telling YouDiscover What your Nightmares are Telling YouBy Jennifer Parker, PhD

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Unlock the power of your dreams and nightmares! Throughouttime, philosophers have been debating the cause of dreams. And, in China, up until the sixteenth century it was illegal tomake important decisions without consulting one’s dreams.This new book, in a unique flipbook style, teaches you how tointerpret your dreams and nightmares and acquire importantinsights to achieving your potential in waking life.

One side of the book explores dreams and the other half nightmares – two sides of the same phenomena. This brandnew book will help reveal the mysteries as it becomes your personal guide to understanding this illusory world. Dreams &Nightmares clarifies what dreams and nightmares are, why we have them, and how to best use them to gain insight intoyour own life. You’ll discover common dream symbols such as angels, monsters, insects, animals, and even vampires;explore universal dream symbols from traveling and falling toseeing yourself naked in a dream; and examine the theories of the major dream theorists, from Freud to Jung, to current modern-day theorists such as Revonsou and Domhoff.Beautifully illustrated, this special flip-format book is sure to make a perfect gift, too!

176 pages7" x 9"Photographs and illustrations throughoutOCTOBER 2010ISBN: 978-1-60652-166-3RD Code: 0990Retail: $22.95, Hardcover

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Easy as PiWhat 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, culturesand 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 speechand literature to mythology, Easy as Pi explores Numbers in Language: The origins of words and phrases that contain numbers,such as “Three Sheets to the Wind” and “Cloud Nine”; Numbers in Fiction: A look at novels and films whose themes, titles, orcharacters are rooted in numbers, such as the number “007” assigned to James Bond; Numbers in Math and Science: A reviewof terms you learned in school, along with easy, and fascinating explanations of Roman Numerals, sound waves, the fourthdimension, and more!

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Simple Physics. Why Balloons Rise, Apples Fall and Golf Balls Go AwryBy Jeff Stewart

176 pages5 3/8" x 8"Spot art throughoutAUGUST 2010ISBN: 978-1-60652-167-0RD Code: 1089Retail: $17.95, Hardcover

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> Moving stuff: motion and forces

> Energy and momentum

> Heavy stuff: matter

> Hot stuff: temperature and heat

> Waves and other good vibrations

> Big stuff: life, the universe, andeverything

A most entertaining, informative and accessible guide!

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Discover how the subject of physics doesn’t bite – even if it doesbang! The laws of physics explain what happens in our world, and why.Physics touches everything. This remarkably accessible and fun booktakes you down the highway, to the beach, and to the pub where itexplains how the universe works.

Through entertaining text, amusing stories and playful notations, you’llfind simple answers to questions such as: Why do balloons rise whileapples fall? You’ll discover how the first stars were born and learnabout the big bang theory that created the universe; get a refresheron terms such as radioactivity, kinetic energy, and electromagnetics;brush up on the theory of relativity and understand why a hundredyears later Einstein’s physics still points the way in cutting-edgeresearch. From the ancient Greeks, to Newton, to today – E=MC2

teaches you the history of physics with a quick run through of two-and-a-half millennia of scientific progress. The perfect way to learn, or brush up on the basics of physics!


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> Apple of one’s eye: The pupil ofthe eye has long been referred to as the ‘apple’ because it is perfectly round and was originallythought to be solid. Because sightis so precious, someone who wascalled this as an endearment wassimilarly precious, with the resultthat the phrase took on the figurative sense we still retain

> The big enchilada was used todescribe someone on the infamousWatergate tapes

> The birds and the bees: Thanksto songwriter Cole Porter for thiseuphemism!

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Spilling the Beans on the Cat’s PajamasPopular Expressions – What They Mean and How We Got ThemBy Judy Parkinson

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Did you know that to bark up the wrong tree comes from thesport of raccoon hunting? That the flavor of the month was ageneric advertising phrase from the mid 1940’s used todescribe new ice cream flavors? This fun new book, in this best-selling reference series, takes an informed, yet humorouslook at some of our more colorful sayings.

Organized alphabetically in a convenient A-Z format for easy reference, each entry includes its meaning and origin. You’resure to be amused as you bone up on the hundreds of expressions that enrich our everyday speech. Discover our best-loved and most colorful phrases and the fascinating andremarkable stories that surround them, such as: Over the top: It came from the trenches of the First World War, when soldierswere described as going ‘over the top’ when they scrambled out of the trenches to attack the enemy; It’s all Greek to me:Describes something that’s completely unintelligible to thespeaker, as Greek is a particularly tricky language to graspbecause of its different alphabet. Packed with quirky quotes,catch phrases, expressions and fun illustrations throughout. So make no bones about it, this is the perfect collection forevery word lover and casual etymologist – and it makes a great gift, too!

176 pages53/8" x 8"Spot art throughoutOCTOBER 2010ISBN: 978-1-60652-171-7RD Code: 1091Retail: $17.95, Hardcover

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Laughter the Best MedicineYou’ll get more than your laugh-a-day with thiswickedly funny treasury! Includes Canada’smost popular purveyors of humour such asAislin, Will Ferguson and Ian Ferguson, Josh

Freed plushilarious quipsfrom JerrySeinfeld, JoanRivers andloads more!

A Certain “Je Ne Sais Quoi”Have you ever wondered where the word “Fiasco” originated? How about “Ketchup” or “Honcho”? Find out where in the world the most common and useful English words origins lie in this fantastic collection!Comprehensive and meticulously researched, this is a fascinating look at common words derived fromdozens of foreign languages. Organized alphabetically, you’ll find this book an accessible lexicon offoreign words and phrases that we tend to use liberally in our everyday conversations. Discover

everything from aficionado (Spanish) to zeitgeist (German), andeverything in between. Each entry includes translations, definitions,origins, and a descriptive timeline of each item’s evolution. Includesfun, quirky quotes with whimsical illustrations sprinkled throughout.This smorgasbord of foreign words and phrases is sure to please the word lover and delight the etymology aficionado!

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Pages: 360Size: 9 " x 9 "ISBN: 978-0-88850-805-8RD Code: 0468Retail: $34.95, SoftcoverNEW LOWER PRICE: $24.95

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Disease Free12 Steps to Total PreventionFrom the Editors of Reader's Digest

Pages: 352Size: 7 3/4" x 1 0"Over 300 illustrationsFEBRUARY 2011ISBN: 978-1-55475-055-9RD Code: 1106Retail: $21.95, Softcover

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• disease prevention A to Z covers everything fromAnxiety, Flu, and Gum Disease, to Snoring, Stroke,Varicose Veins and Wrinkles. Find out about the latestprevention strategies, what causes the condition, thesymptoms to look out for and what the latest thinkingis for each specific condition, and loads more!

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Discover easy inexpensive solutions for fix-its, touch-ups and make-rights for common troublespots in your home. This authoritative resource iswritten with a single purpose in mind – to save youthousands of dollars in preventable damage. You’lllearn practical ways to prevent major home repairsfrom becoming a necessity and a huge expense.Best of all, you don’t need to have any special skillsor mechanical aptitude to tackle and correct a problem confidently, efficiently, and economically,too. Packed with solid advice to help you maintainand enjoy the biggest investment that most of us will ever make -- inside and out!

Pages: 416Size: 7” x 10”Over 100 photographs and illustrationsJANUARY 2011ISBN: 978-1-55475-054-2RD Code: 1101Retail: $24.95, Softcover

Discover amazingly easy, medically-proven ways toarm yourself against disease! Just imagine – reducing your drug intake by up to 75%, eliminatingjoint pain forever, or how about not having a cold for years and years? Researchers have proven thatyou can help prevent more than 90 major and minor illnesses. Disease Free shows you how toapply these latest finding to defend yourself against,stroke, heart disease, diabetes and dozens of othercommon conditions.

Learn how to sidestep everything from heartburn tohigh blood pressure, colds to cancer – based onhundreds of medical studies and advice from morethan 100 top doctors. Find out what the preventivemedicine specialists say about what really preventsdiseases, and start stacking the odds in your favor.Includes delicious disease preventing recipes, step-by-step exercises, and much more!


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Get set to expand your palate with wines ranging from Quebec’s ice cider to New York State’s new biodynamic wines! This spectacular book takes you on a first-hand journey to 40 separate wine routes in amazing detail.

Packed with lavish photos and a comprehensive map of eachroute, you’ll learn about each region’s local wine history, alongwith excellent information on the particular grape varietiesgrowing there, plus vineyard accommodations, restaurants,and more! Find out about regional foods and events you canexpect to encounter along your journey. Learn what to look foron wine labels, the secrets of buying direct, plus a preview ofwhat to expect at awine tasting. IncludesVineyard addresses,phone numbers andwebsites. A sensationalgift for every wineenthusiast!

Pages: 256Size: 10" x 10"AVAILABLE NOW!ISBN: 978-1-60652-125-0RD Code: 1014Retail: $39.95, 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 tomake simple creams, salves, teas, lozenges, and much more with ingredients you can grow at home or find at your local market. Best ofall, you’ll be amazed at how many plants contain the same active ingredients as over-the-counter drugs.

You’ll learn how to relieve: Digestive disorders from heartburn to constipation; Kid’s remedies such as head lice and eczema; Under theweather helps with colds and flu, coughs and sore throats; Female-specific problems reduce or alleviate symptoms from PMS and hot flashes. Grow Your Own Drugs isthe perfect companion for boththose concerned about the prove-nance of what’s being put into theirbody, and the savvy consumerwho’d rather save loads of moneyon food, medicine and beauty supplies.

Pages: 224Size: 7 3/8" x 9"AVAILABLE NOW!ISBN: 978-1-60652-107-6RD Code: 0989Retail: $29.95, Hardcover

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Best of the BacklistEveryday Arthritis Solutions

Are stiffness, aches and pains running your life? Now you can take charge with simple, effective solutions! Based on thelatest research, this comprehensive self-help guide is squarelyaimed at empowering the arthritis sufferer to live a better life.Research has now confirmed that the old methods of treatingarthritis are passé, that a take-charge attitude brings betterresults, and that knowledge is the first step to taking charge. Thispowerful book provides a solid action plan to help you conquerthe debilitating effects of arthritis. You’ll find 100’s of hints andtips, recipes, and supplement suggestions to help fight againstpain and immobility. Keep your muscles and joints supple withspecialized, fully-illustratedexercise routines to help easeyou into a more active, pain-free life. Bursting with over300 charts, informative sidebars, and much more!

Pages: 256Size: 8" x 10"ISBN: 978-1-55475-014-6RD Code: 0884Retail: $34.95, Hardcover

Vegetarian

Featuring over 300 delectable dishes all carefully chosen from international cooking styles including Italian, Greek, Thai andJapanese. 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’llfind sumptuous vegan recipes sprinkled throughout. And, eachrecipe 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 meal providing all the necessary nutrients usually found in meats, discover the health benefits, and much more. Best of all,this practical guide showsyou how easy it is to cookin-season using locally-grownproduce. A great way to help your local economy and saves you loads ofmoney, too!

NEW PUB DATE: JUNE 2010Pages: 608Size: 6 1/3" x 8 1/3

ISBN: 978-1-60652-158-8RD Code: 0980Retail: $34.95, Flexi-bound

All-New, All-Natural Approach to Beating Diabetes

Did you know that being overweight is the single most im-portant contributor to the development of diabetes? In thisdefinitive resource to taking charge of diabetes, you’ll learnhow to lower your blood sugar by 25 percent without the useof drugs. Beginning with one small step-at-a-time, such astaking a 5-minute walk each day, this simple, effective andradically different approach from other weight-loss plansteaches how to cut calories while eating the foods you love.Learn the secrets of a successful snacker and find out how to master “disaster foods.” Includes mouthwatering recipes,easy stress busting relaxation and breathing exercises – complete with step-by-steppictures; getting to know yourself quizzes; fabulous meal plannersplus loads of hints,tips and inspiration!

Pages: 288 Size: 7" x 10"ISBN: 978-0-88850-791-4RD Code: 0633Retail: $39.95, Hardcover

1,801 Home Remedies In this authoritative book, treat everyday health problems with an amazingnumber and variety of cures – using healing agents such as baking soda andtechniques like simple acupressure. From eating fish to help you feel betterduring allergy season, to using duct tape to get rid of warts – discover 1,801do-it-yourself home remedies covering more than 100 common conditions andcomplaints, with each remedy doctor-vettedto ensure safe and effective treatment.Stop pain, avoid taking medicine and save loads of time and money!

Pages: 448Size: 7" x 10"ISBN: 978-0-88850-949-9RD Code: 0782Retail: $24.95, Softcover

Magic Foods 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 dramaticeffects; the benefits of increasing fiberin your meal; how to prepare foods thatgradually raise blood sugar and allow itto fall gently. Includes 100 deliciousrecipes designed for better blood sugar. A must-have guide to good health!

Pages: 320Size: 7" x 10"ISBN: 978-0-88850-871-3RD Code: 0789Retail: $24.95, Softcover


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Best of the Backlist101 Ways to Improve Your Memory

Train your brain and develop your memory in a fun newway! In this amazingly visual, extremely colorful title –bursting with over 500 puzzles, games, tricks and strategies is chalk full of innovative ways to keep mentaljuices flowing and stretch your memory muscle. Beginwith a variety of quizzes revealing your brain’s strengthsand weaknesses. Learn which senses you use the most,how our minds organize knowledge, why we forget things,how memory functions at different stages of life – evenhow to incorporate tips and tricks into your daily life!Includes 3 built-in challenging fun puzzle “booklets” that increase with difficulty as youprogress. A perfectgift for the wholefamily!

Pages: 256 Size: 83/8" x 103/4"ISBN: 978-1-60652-019-2RD Code: 0921Retail: $17.95, Softcover

Food Cures

Wouldn’t you rather eat a decadent piece of dark chocolate thanswallow a potentially dangerous pill? Welcome to the new world of food as medicine, where nature’s bounty has the power to ease,erase, and abolish many of the nagging health problems andmajor killers of our day. Discover how to heal, treat and prevent 57 ailments and health complaints with common foods and nutritional supplements. Learn to lower your blood pressure withbananas, delay arthritis with pomegranate juice, calm your allergies with fish, fight heart disease with oatmeal, and reducehigh cholesterol with peanuts. Based on hundreds of studies andbacked by a prestigious panel of experts, you’ll find 75 delicious,easy-to-make healing recipes,20 top “healing foods,” the top10 healing herbs and spices,and much more!

Pages: 352 pagesSize: 73/4" x 11"ISBN: 978-0-88850-956-7RD Code: 0879Retail: $24.95, Softcover

30 Minutes a Day to a Healthy Heart

Reduce your risk of a heart attack in less than 30 minutes aday with this breakthrough guide to good health! Based onthe latest medical research, you’ll find proven steps to helpyou reduce your weight, lower your blood pressure, cut yourcholesterol and stabilizing your insulin levels all at the sametime! Clearly written, this easy-to-follow guide to heart healthstarts delivering life-lengthening benefits almost overnight.You’ll learn how some foods can contribute to heart diseaseand simple ways to make your diet fresher and healthier;and the four vital questions: answer these four questions correctly each evening,and you’re sure to slashyour risk of heart attack!Includes recipes, exerciseroutines, and more!

Pages: 320Size: 73/4" x 10"ISBN: 978-0-88850-955--0RD Code: 0878Retail: $24.95, Softcover

Foods That Harm Foods That Heal Which is healthier: beef or tuna? Margarine or butter? The truth is, we’re not always aware of thefoods that are good for us, and the ones that aren’t. In this groundbreaking Canadian best-sellinghealth book (over 325,000 copies sold!) find all the latest expert advice from scientific and medical to nutritional and time-honored natural remedies! You’ll learn about the foods thatmay slow, stop or reverse the processes that can lead to heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and

other serious illnesses. Discover 92 ailment entries fromallergies to ulcers – that address each condition’s symptoms and causes and connect the foods that help, andfoods that harm. From apples to zucchini, including fast food,additives, and more, quickly find over 140 specific foods andtheir benefits, what they heal or how they may harm!

Pages: 416Size: 73/4" x 10"ISBN: 978-0-88850-882-9RD Code: 0681Retail: $24.95, Softcover

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A timely collection of sumptuous recipes that don’t cost theearth! From entrees to breakfast staples, smart snacks torich desserts, discover more than 400 economical and tastymeal-making ideas, all kitchen tested to guarantee success. In this family-pleasing cookbook, you’ll find a varied selectionof mouth-watering favorites. Try the Tex-Mex Turkey Casserole,and the Chicken Skillet Supper; sweet treats includeShortbread Meltaways and Chocolate Mint Parfaits, that takesmere minutes to make! Packed with money-saving adviceyou’ll find loads of make-ahead meal ideas to just heat andeat, or to freeze a portion for another time; discover the bestways to turn your leftovers into sensational second-day dishes such as last night’sroasted chicken for today’schicken enchiladas.Simple to follow directionsassure perfect meals thateveryone will enjoy!

Pages: 256Size: 7 " x 9 1/8"ISBN: 978-0-89821-707-0RD Code: 1038Retail: $18.95, Softcover

Dinner on a Dime Simple & Delicious Cookbook Vol.2 Traditional Kitchen Wisdom: Back to Basics

Have you ever considered the money you’d save, and the healthbenefits of, making your own preserves? How about homemadebeverages and cheese? In this treasure trove of wisdom frommaking your own flavored yogurts to growing fruits and veggiesin your own kitchen garden, learn how to reduce your chemicaland additive intake and ensure the quality of your food. Thiseasy-to-follow illustrated guide shows you the best and mostcost-effective time to buy produce in bulk, and then turn it intojams, preservatives and relishes. Discover the different canningmethods for easy cooking; find out how to preserve fresh vegetables and fruits in yourfreezer while maintaining theirtexture and nutrition. Burstingwith cost-saving tactics and solid kitchen wisdom, it’s amust-have resource!

Pages: 176Size: 7 1/2" x 9 3/4"ISBN: 978-1-60652-056-7RD Code: 0894Retail: $34.95, Harddover

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Make mealtime magic every day of the week! In this sequel to the bestselling Simple & Delicious, you’ll find over 260 time-saving, taste-tempting, kitchen tested recipes – all speciallydesigned to meet the needs and demands of today’s busycooks. Choose the recipe that fits your schedule with handy at-a-glance icons indicating which recipes are table-ready in just10, 20 or 30 minutes. Quick 10 minute mains include TurkeyQuesadillas and Dilly Pork Chops; with 20 minutes, you can prepare Pepper-Rubbed Red Snapper and in 30 minutes enjoy Roasted Pepper Chicken Penne. Featuring 12 weeks ofdelicious meal ideas, 60 no-fuss main courses, 12 detailedweekly shopping lists, a pantry planner, simple step-by-stepinstructions, cooking andprep times, and muchmore! A perfect resourcefor both the novice andmore experienced cookalike!


Simple & Delicious CookbookThe original bestselling Simple & DeliciousCookbook! Bursting with over 260 timesaving, delicious, kitchen-tested recipes, taking only 10, 20or 30 minutes to prepare. You’ll find 60 delectablemain dish choices such as beef, pork, poultry,seafood, and meatless options, too! Round out any meal with savory soups, refreshing salads, satisfying sides, and sensational desserts. Includesstep-by-step instructions, cooking and prep times,and more!


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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 findmore than 330 simple-to-follow delicious dishes. Discover familyfavorite entrees, vegetables, side dishes, appetizers and evendesserts that can all be cooked over an open flame. And, beforestepping outside, you’ll learn marinating tricks, and easy recipesto create your own seasoning blends and barbecue sauces. Plus,many recipes provide you with a Nutritional Analysis andDiabetic Exchanges, indicatingthose recipes that use less fat,sugar, and salt to help maintaina healthy diet. Includes greatgrilling tips, and more. A perfectguide for both the novice outdoor cook and more seasoned grill master!

Grill It! Quick Food

Learn to prepare mouthwatering gourmet recipes in 30 minutes or less! Packed with over 330 tempting, easy-to-make recipes, you’ll find a diverse collection of meal-makingideas is just the thing for busy cooks. Each delicious recipe,carefully selected from a broad range of cooking styles andtraditions, has an emphasis on Italian, Mediterranean, orAsian cuisines, plus a fabulous assortment of home-style family dishes too! This book offers: Snacks, Soups andSalads, Grains, Pasta and Noodles, Fish & Shellfish ChickenRed Meat, Desserts, and everything in between. And, eachkitchen-tested recipe includes prep and cooking times, acolor photo of the finished dish, helping even novice cooksto prepare and present dishes with ease and flair.The perfect cookbook forthose with a busy schedule!

Freezer Pleasers Cookbook

Save time and money with these easy-to make family-pleasingrecipes! From entrees and sides to snacks and desserts, you’lllearn how to stock up your freezer with healthy home cooking.Brimming with 100’s of color photos and more than 325mouthwatering dishes, this recipe collection is presented infour easy-to-follow sections. In Now-and-Later you’ll discoverhow making a double batch of a favorite dish can be servedtonight and frozen for later. Made-for-Later recipes are a greatway to take advantage of sales at the grocery store andalways have something in the freezer for future needs. Learnhow to store single serving portions in Single Servings, andhow to help cut back on grocery bills with CreativeLeftovers. Includes loads of inspiration, hints and tips,and much more!

Pages: 256Size: 7 " x 9 1/8"ISBN: 978-0-89821-732-2RD Code: 0957Retail: $29.95, Hardcover

Pages: 256Size: 7 " x 9 1/8"ISBN: 978-0-89821-779-7RD Code: 1004Retail: $34.95, Hardcover

ISBN: 978-0-89821-766-7RD Code: 1075Retail: $17.95, Softcover

Pages: 704Size: 6 1/2" x 8 5/8"ISBN: 978-0-7621-0981-4RD Code: 0875Retail: $34.95, Hardcover

Backyard GrillingA tempting collection of over 300 great grilling recipes – hot-off-the-grillfavorites 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 sizzlingcollection includes mouthwatering favorites such as Louisiana Barbecue

Brisket, Salmon with Citrus Salsa, TeriyakiTuna Steaks, even marinades and rubs.Plus you’ll find handy grilling charts, cooking times and loads of hints and tips.For every seasoned cook and aspiring grill master, too!


The Busy Family CookbookGet 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, towonderful desserts. Find quick entrees including beef, poultry, seafood andmeatless options, too. And, each chapter is conveniently arranged by speed

with the quickest recipes first – some taking as little as 10 minutes to make.Featuring lists of ingredients, simple preptechniques, easy cooking methods andcolor photos of the finished dishes. Includesloads of hints, tips and solid advice!



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Best of the BacklistThe New Slow Cooker

Enjoy delicious, nutritious, and economical dishes withminimal time and fuss! Slow cooking is extremely popularfor its ease of preparation, quick clean-up and satisfyingmeals. And, this fabulous resource is simply bursting withkitchen-tested, family-approved one-pot meals. From GreenChili Stew and Chicken Cacciatore to Chocolate PuddingCake discover over 225 family favorites. In this beautifully-illustrated 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 beready in just a few hours or after simmering all day.Includes cooking timesfor each dish, handytips, practical shortcuts,plus recipes that useless fat, sugar or salt,and more!

Pages: 288Size: 9 " x 9 "ISBN: 978-0-89821-583-0RD Code: 0672Retail: $34.95, Hardcover

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-treasuredrecipes from hearty Chicken Noodle to Santa Fe Chicken Chiliand 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 withsimple step-by-step directions, and icons to help you selectjust the right recipe such as Easy: 10 minutes to prepare; Quick:Ready to eat in 30 minutes; Healthy: High in nutrients and lowin bad fats and empty carbs. Includes loads of hints and tips,and best of all, theseeasy-to-make recipes can be prepared withingredients found right inyour local supermarket.Perfect for new and moreexperienced chefs alike!


Craving a home-style meal? In this ultimate cookbook for comfort cooking, you’ll find 384 pages bursting with over 530 delicious, easy-to-make family favorite recipes all tested,tasted, and approved. Featuring trendy one-pot cooking and 3 classic cooking methods: Meal-in-one casseroles, bubblingslowcooked specialties, and thick, hearty soups. Crammed withenticing color photos, and a wide variety of sensational recipesfrom appetizers to entrees and even desserts. Delicious dishes include Winter warmers: Barley Chicken Chili; Summerfavorites: Barbecued Beef Brisket; International ideas: MoroccanBraised Beef, and Canadian Cheese Soup; Vegetarian delights:Asparagus MushroomCasserole. Best of all, mostrecipes are meal-in-one (protein, carb, and veggie)ensuring you and your familyenjoy both a nutritious and delicious meal!

Pages: 384Size: 8 1/16" x 9 "ISBN: 978-0-89821-632-5RD Code: 0891Retail: $34.95, Hardcover

Casseroles Slow Cooker & Soups

30-Minute Cookbook Discover 300 inspiring dishes simply bursting with flavor, and each one kitchen-testedto ensure they can be made in 30 minutes or less. With more than 300 color photosof the finished dishes and simple step-by-step instructions, this book is the perfectguide for both the beginner and more experienced cooks. Each recipe emphasizesfresh, healthy ingredients, with nutritional guidelines,and is inspired by the cuisines from the Far East, to Mexico and the Middle East. Features include valuable time-saving techniques and tips, completepreparation and cooking times, and more. A must for every busy meal-maker!

Pages: 320Size: 8 3/8" x 1 0 7/8"ISBN: 978-0-88850-790-7RD Code: 0626Retail: $24.95, Softcover

The Great Potato Cookbook250 Sensational Recipes for the World’s FavoriteVegetableSee Page 9

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Guilt Free CookingNow you can indulge in family favorites from cheesy lasagna to decadentchocolate cake with every dish featuring easy-to-find ingredients that can beprepared in a light, healthy way. Find kitchen-tested recipes for appetizers,soups and desserts, plus heart-smart entrees that include Nutrition Facts andDiabetic Exchanges. And, each recipe is accompanied by an icon – “Low

Salt” icon recipes contain less than 500 mgof sodium such as Ginger Beef Stir Fry; or“Low Fat” for those with fewer than 5 gramsof fat, such as Chocolate Marvel Cake, or theclock icon for over 120 delicious dishes thattake less than 30 minutes to make. A must-have collection!

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Best of the BacklistCookies

Tasty treats for every sweet tooth and every occasion! Createover 400 scrumptious recipes with the help of this colorfulcollection from North America’s #1 cooking magazine, Tasteof Home! This ultimate cookie book features a huge range ofrecipes from simple chipfilled drop cookies, to delicate butteryshortbreads, 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-stepinstructions, prep and cooking times, and the approximatenumber of servings. Each of the twelve chapters is dedicatedto a different type of cookie to help you find just the righttreat in a snap. And, there’sa special chapter dedicatedto “big batch baking” justgreat for charity bake sales,holiday cookie platters, and more!


Cake Mix Creations

Save time, save money and your sanity with these easy-to-make recipes! Presenting more than 200 scrumptious bakedgoods recipes, featuring boxed cake mixes that taste just asgood as those created from scratch. The perfect baking bookfor those with little or no baking skills, and a wealth of ideasfor the more experienced baker, you’ll find each delicious,taste-tested recipe, easy-as-pie to make. Plus, each oneincludes a color photo to make your selection of an impres-sive no-fuss dessert even easier. Treats include Cookies-and-Cream Cake made with everyone’s favorite Oreo cookies, and Butterscotch Pecan Cookies that are ready in just 30 minutes. From bundtcakes, to raspberry lemontorte, trifles and cobblers,you’ll learn to bake lus-cious delights in a snap!


Desserts

From simple-to-make cookies and bars, to tiny tea cakes andpetits fours, you’ll discover a mouthwatering collection of over 250 delectable desserts for every occasion! Gatheredtogether by an international team of food writers, this mixtureof time-tested, classic desserts, as well as a host of modernofferings is sure to appeal to the taste buds, budgets, andschedules of today’s cooks. Organized by type of dessert, such as Layer Cakes, and Pies and Tarts, it includes prep and cooking times, step-by-step instructions, an introduction to basic ingredients and techniques, and a chapter devoted to dessert sauces, frostings and glazes. Plus, you’ll find 30recipes clearly indicating specific health and diet problems,from diabetic andgluten-intolerant, tolow carb and lowcalorie.

Pages: 288Size: 9 " x 1 1 "ISBN: 978-0-7621-0923-4RD Code: 0819Retail: $34.95, Hardcover

Pagess: 256Size: 7 " x 9 1/8"ISBN: 978-0-89821-613-4RD Code: 0899Retail: $17.95, Softcover

Just 5 ThingsGet ready to create scrumptious meals using only five ingredients, orless! Quick and easy to make, this must-have cookbook is bursting with more than 300 mouthwatering can’t miss dishes from snacks and appetizers to main courses and desserts! Try an appetizer ofCaramelized Onion and Spinach Tarts, a Roasted Bell Pepper Soup, a

main of Baked Fish with Capers andLemon and a sweet finish with home-made Strawberry and Yogurt IceCream. Each dish includes prep andcooking times, and is illustrated with aneye-popping color photo, to guarantee success!

Pages: 704 Size: 6 1/2" x 8 5/8"ISBN: 978-0-7621-0980-7RD Code: 0858Retail: $34.95, Flexibound


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Best of the BacklistThe Classics

Learn about, or brush-up on classical language, literature andmore with this essential book! Using accessible and entertainingtext The Classics explains and explores fascinating subjects from medicine to art, math, and mythology. From the birth ofdemocracy to Caesar’s empire, this book reveals nearly 1,000years of Greek and Roman history. You’ll learn the Greek alphabet from alpha to omega and quickly build your vocabularyby learning the roots of Greek and Latin words. Discover the philosophies taught by Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle and howtheir ideas have contributed to the world we now live in. Take afascinating look at classical literature and meet authors such as Homer and Cicero and discover why their writings are stillbeing read and taughttoday, and so much more. A wonderful collection of rich, essential knowledge without stuffy textbooks!

Pages: 176Size: 5 3/8" x 8"ISBN: 978-1-60652-132-8RD Code: 0974Retail: $18.95, Hardcover

i before e (except after c) My Grammar and I…Or Should That Be Me?

Take a trip back to the classroom with this quirky andamusing collection of nostalgic mnemonics! This fun little book is sure to bring you back to those days with itssimple, easy-to-remember rhymes. Do you rememberlearning 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 oreven cap an argument! This easy-to-use resource coversa huge range of subjects such as spelling, math, history,general trivia, and more! You'll find all the answers to100's of important facts that you can commit to memory,forever. Guaranteedto entertain andinform, plus anexceptional year-round gift!

Gain confidence as a speaker and writer with the help of this powerful tool! If you’ve ever had a problem with a dangling modifier and split infinitive, or you have no idea what these thingsare, help is at hand with this exceptional, amusing and practicalresource. You’ll quickly learn how to avoid the many grammaticalpitfalls that we all encounter each day. Covering a wide range ofcommon grammatical errors, such as wrongly used prepositionsand misplaced modifiers, this fun book is a sure-fire way to helpyou sharpen your language skills. For those grammar know-it-alls,there are loads of amusing anecdotes, “Smart Aleck” trivia, andmore. Includes witticisms and examples of good and badusage of language from well-known people such as MarkTwain, William Shakespeare and George W. Bush. Makes a sensational gift!

Pages: 176 Size: 5 3/8" x 8"ISBN: 978-1-55475-002-3RD Code: 0885Retail: $16.95, Hardcover


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I Used to Know ThatDo you remember what a conjunction is? Or what the basics of photo-synthesis 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! Featuresthe most important facts, theories, equations, and rules that you weretaught years ago, plus many new facts. Completely accurate and up-to-date!


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Do you find that having two pairs of glasses is a must – you need your first pair to find the other? In this lightheartedcollection, you’ll find comfort in knowing that you’re not theonly one that needs to dye their hair and pulls out the reading glasses in a restaurant. With the right mix of humorand heart, this fun book helps you navigate through your mid-life crisis towards a renewed outlook on life. Includeshundreds of entertaining quips, anecdotes and true storiesabout aging, and tips on how to spot the telltale signs thatyouth is no longer on your side. A must-have companion forthose struggling with their own middle age, and a great giftfor the friend who thinksthe 20-something at thenext table is staring atthem!


Do you find that you and your teeth don’t sleep together? Your back goes out more often than you do? You Know You’reOver the Hill When... is an hilarious and inspirational title incelebration of those of us who suspect we’ve joined the club!This humorous, thought-provoking treasure is bursting withhundreds of entertaining quips, quotes, anecdotes, and truestories, that shows you growing older can be something tolaugh about. And, best of all, you’ll find sure-fire entertainingquotes and stories from such luminaries as Mel Brooks,Germaine Greer, Winston Churchill and Pablo Picasso.Revealing hundreds of telltale signs, real-life case studies andquirky top-ten clues thatwryly prove when some-one is past their prime. A perfect read for a quickchuckle, or cover to coverfor a heartier laugh!


Under the Covers and Between the Sheets

Can you name the science fiction writers and the modern-dayinventions and technologies they predicted decades ahead oftheir time? Covering both modern and classic literature, from Dr. Seuss to Shakespeare, this book is bursting with fun, fascinating topics. Discover the real-life stories and inspirationsbehind beloved characters like Winnie the Pooh and Charlotte.Learn about horror writers and their own worst fears includingthe most creative demises devised for their characters. Read thestories about the most shocking literary hoaxes and controversialworks in publishing history. You’ll find easy-to-use tables, lists andsidebars, making this book a great read from cover-to-cover, oryou can dip in at any point for a fun conversation-starter. Loadedwith entertaining, behind-the-scenes stories, and surprisingfacts, this is the perfect gift for every bibliophile, trivia andhistory buff.


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NEW!NEW!Pages: 176Size: 5 3/8" x 8"ISBN: 978-1--60652-057-4RD Code: 0991Retail: $18.95, Hardcover

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Best of the BacklistThe Grandparent’s Book of

Shared Memories

Wouldn’t you like to leave your children and grandchildren a preciousand lasting legacy of your unique lives? Help is at hand with thispractical, beautifully illustrated journal providing a place to write yourwonderful recollections, record special moments and funny stories,create the family tree, and store family photos. Inside the 128-pagejournal, with a lay-flat concealed wire binding for easy use, findpages designed to hold your family photos, and pockets betweenchapters to collect memorabilia such as newspaper clippings andmementos. And, it includes an inspirational and innovative 32-pageinstruction book that provides all the information you’ll need toresearch, document, and preserve the history of your family. Best ofall, this wonderful albumcomes complete with a printed family tree designedaround a gift plate, makingthis the perfect holiday gift for grandparents!

Pages: 128 plus a 32-pageinstruction bookSize: 101/2" x 9 1/4"ISBN: 978-0-7621-0984-5RD Code: 0857Retail: $21.95, Hardcover

Our Family Archive

Create your own digital family treasure chest of memories! This easy-to-use instruction book, with companion CD is all you need, and is speciallydesigned with simplicity in mind. You’ll quickly learnhow to digitally archive memorabilia that you can printon your desktop printer, email, upload to the web, orcreate a slide show that you can download to a CD toshare with friends and family. Written by experts withthe novice in mind, once you've loaded the CD, discover practical tips, clever project ideas and loadsof ready-to-use templates. With no special skillsrequired, learn howto expertly add textand images, select a template style, create a title page,and much more!


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Digital SLR From Click to Print

Step up to the next generation of digital camera! With this essentialand practical beginner’s guide to digital SLR photography, you’lllearn everything you need to know. Beginning with how to select the digital single reflex camera that’s right for you, to gaining theconfidence and knowledge to edit, print and share perfect photoseach and every time! Written in easy-to-understand language, andspecifically designed to ease the transition from simple point andshoot digital cameras and traditional film SLR cameras, you’ll quickly learn the differences and benefits of upgrading to a DSLR camera. Discover how easy they are to use, the advantages of having interchangeable lenses, and how they’ll produce betterquality and higher resolution photos. Featuring simple step-by-steptutorials that explain how toset exposure, contrast, white balance, and more!


How to Do Just AboutAnything on a Computers Hints, Terrific Tips and Helpful How-Tosto Harness the Power of your PC -- Plus aComprehensive Troubleshooting Guide

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My StoryScrapbooking for the 21st century! Now you can gather, all in one place, a completedigital record of your life. More than just a book, this remarkable title includes a powerful easy-to-use software program. If you have a home computer, a scanner, andthe inspiration, you’ll find this a cost-effective way to organize and preserve your life’ssignificant memories – and, best of all, no multimedia experience is required. You’ll find clear step-by-step instructions in the resourcebook, teaching you how to build a database fromscratch, add digital photos, ephemera, music and evenvideo clips. The self-contained software features built-innavigation and a customizable design. Perfect for everycomputer skill level!


Pages: 384Size: 1 0" x 8 1/2"ISBN: 978-1-55475-005-4RD Code: 0950Retail: $29.95, Softcover


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Best of the BacklistCreative Watercolour Artist

Create beautiful watercolour paintings in no time! This innovative, inspirational set presents a start-from-scratch coursewith a full range of watercolour techniques in an innovative bookformat with flip over pages. This set also includes a completestarter set of paints, a colour mixing wheel and brush, paper,plus a box that opens to create a desk easel! Masterfully written and lavishly illustrated, in this fabulous kit you’ll findeverything needed to get started. As you work your way througheach of the 12 stunning watercolour paintings, you build yourskills as you learn a new technique with each project. Forpainters of all levels of experience, this all-in-one set includesadvanced techniques, expert advice, loads ofencouragement and a clear approach to developingyour own style!

Pages: 96Size: 1 0 1/2" x 7 1/2"ISBN: 978-0-88850-878-2RD Code: 0859Retail: $34.95, Kit

Acrylic Secrets

Perfect for those looking for a new versatile paint mediumor to upgrade their skills! Geared towards both the beginnerand more experienced painter, you’ll find over 200 tips,step-by-step techniques, and solid advice on all aspects ofacrylic painting. If you’re just starting out, you’ll learn easypainting techniques, and then complete 10 step-by-stepprojects that help you build on each skill you’ve learned.The more advanced artist benefits with help for specificproblems such as: How to choose the aspect that best suits your subject, and how to develop your powers of visualization. Featuring an extensive section detailing how to incorporate variousmedia into your acrylicpainting, and showcasingthe many different materials you can use as a“canvas,” and much more!


The Complete Pastel Set

Discover the versatility of pastels, as you learn to paint with confidence! A comprehensive, all-in-one package contains every-thing needed, including supplies. In the Technique Book learn thebasics, step by step, from choosing the right paints, brushes, pastel pencils, paper and other equipment needed to master thefull range of skills, such as tone and form, tinting and shading,blending colors, and advanced techniques. In the Project Bookyou’ll find 15 fully illustrated, step-by-step projects, covering thethree basic painting subject areas of still life,landscapes and people.A wonderful introductionto the versatile world ofpastels!

Pages: 2-Book Set, 96-page ProjectBook, 96-page Technique Book Size: 7 1/8" x 9 3/8"ISBN: 978-0-7621-0875-6RD Code: 0774Retail: $39.95, Kit

The UltimateSourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stitches


The CompleteBeading Set

Specs: 2-Book Set, 96-page Project Book, 48-page Technique Book Size: 1 1 1/2" x 8 1/2"ISBN: 978-0-7621-0654-7RD Code: 0566Retail: $39.95, Kit

Quick & EasyLoom KnittingSet

Pages: 128-pageProject BookSize: 1 1 1/2" x 8 1/2"ISBN: 978-0-7621-0870-1RD Code: 0753Retail: $39.95, Kit


Storage & Shelving SolutionsA comprehensive handbook to planning, building and finishing over 70 shelving and storage systems! Each shop-tested, step-by-step plan includesthe skill level, the tools needed, the approximate cost, a description of thedesign features, the time needed to build and finish, and more! From bookcases to office organizers, most projects can be constructed in a weekend or less and without a lot of fancytools and techniques. Bursting with tips tosave time and money and over 500 instructional photos and illustrations. Findfresh ideas – low in cost and high in impact– sure to add style and value to every home!

Best Weekend ProjectsThe essential guide to help you find your next escape destination right in your ownbackyard! Learn from the experts in this collection of over 50 inspiring ideas how toenhance your outdoor space with furniture, paths, patios and decks, and more. Eachproject includes the skill level, complete cutting lists, and illustrated step-by-stepinstructions. Plus, you’ll find 100s of color photos of the finished products. And, eachproject begins with an introduction to the tools, techniques, materials, approximatecosts and time it should take to complete. Burstingwith professional tips and loads of inspiration,instructional photos and illustrations. Find freshideas – low in cost and high in impact – sure toadd style and value to every home!

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Best of the BacklistComplete Do-It-Yourself Manual

Suitable for beginners and experts alike, this amazing guide, nowavailable in softcover, has all the information you need to take onany 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. Featuring5,000 photos and illustrations, all the facts on the latest newmaterials, tools and technology available, including updatedinstructions that meet current electrical, plumbing, and buildingcodes, 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 comprehensiveindex. A must-have referenceto maintaining and improvingyour home with professionalresults, and it’s guaranteedto save you loads of timeand money!

Pages: 528Size: 1 1" x 8 3/4"ISBN: 978-0-88850-960-4RD Code: 0890Retail: $29.95, Softcover

Dream Backyards

The perfect guide to transforming every outdoor livingspace! Discover fabulous ideas with projects from“Dream Gazebos and Sheds,” “Arbors, Trellis and GardenAccents,” to “Furniture and Planters,” – more than 30 backyard projects specially designed for this comprehensive guide. Featuring over 500 photos andillustrations, illustrated step-by-step instructions and construction details. You'll find expert advice on buildingtechniques, information on materials and the tools needed, approximate costs, project installation and finishing – a must-have tool to help stayon budget andachieve professionalresults!


Save $20,000 with a Nail

Save time, money, and worry with this practical resource! Designedfor 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. Discovereasy inexpensive solutions for fix-its, touch-ups and make-rights forcommon trouble spots in your home. This authoritative resource iswritten with a single purpose in mind – to save you thousands ofdollars in preventable damage. You’ll learn practical ways to preventmajor home repairs from becoming a necessity and a hugeexpense. Best of all, you don’t need to have any special skills ormechanical aptitude to tackle and correct a problem confidently,efficiently, and economically,too. Packed with solid advice tohelp you maintain and enjoythe biggest investment thatmost of us will ever make --inside and out!

Pages: 352Size: 7 3/4" x 1 0"ISBN: 978-0-88850-958-1RD Code: 0831Retail: $34.95, Hardcover

With Canadian ConsultantBRYAN BAEUMLER,

Host of HGTV’s weekly reno hit show

DISASTER DIY, where he inspires and entertainsboth troubled homeowners and

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Pages: 224Size: 8" x 1 0"ISBN: 978-0-7621-0927-2RD Code: 0811Retail: $19.95, Softcover


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Why does your dog lick your face? Does he wag his tail only whenhe’s happy? In this indispensable resource, written in a clear,conversational style, you’ll learn how to “read” your dog’s barks,growls and body language. You’ll build a solid relationship through abetter understanding of what it means when your pet breaks eye contact, why they love to chew – the latest information about howdogs think, their sociability and common habits. This vibrantly illustrated book, bursting with expert information, teaches the basicsof dog care and grooming; proper housebreaking practices andbehavior training; which breeds make the best lapdogs, guard dogs,and working dogs. Find out how to keep your dog from jumping on people and barking at strangers. Includes an extensive section onpuppyhood to provide you witheverything you’ll need to bringup a happy, well-behaved dog.Packed with loads of tips andtricks, and much more!


Know Your Cat

Do you ever wonder why cats seem to curl up on the laps of people who don’t particularly like them? And, why theybring home little “presents”? In this lavishly illustrated book,unlock the secrets of your cat’s meows, hisses, purrs andbody language. Presented in an easy-to-read style, andcrammed with the latest expert information and advice, you’ll learn the basics of feeding, toilet training and spaying,arming you with the essential knowledge you’ll need to bring up a healthy, well-behaved pet. Find out the role genetics play in their personality, and discover from pre-natal beginnings to old age the latest findings on the development of your cat – through every stage of its life.Includes special sections on behavioralproblems, potentialhealth issues, andmore. A vital resourcefor every cat owner!


The Perfect Puppy

Finally, that magical day has arrived and your new puppy is cominghome! Cute and cuddly, your puppy brings an unexpected challenge. Training the little rascal can be exasperating, time-consuming and not always successful. Gwen Bailey, a behavioralexpert, comes to the rescue with this best-selling, completelyrevised and updated, soundly tested manual designed to help youto bring up a happy, well-behaved, friendly dog. Learn from thepuppy’s point of view and you’ll be amazed and relieved that youcan control your pet without stifling its spirit. This book provides theknowledge in an easy-to-understand, illustrated format. Featuringover 500 photos and illustrations, this must-have guide puts agreater emphasis on common behavioral problems, leading youthrough the training process in asnap. Loaded with tips and up-to-date expert advice, this is theonly guide you’ll need to helpyou form a lasting relationshipwith your new best friend!


Your Dog Interpreter How to Understand Man’s Best Friend

Birds in your BackyardA Bird Lover’s Guide toCreating a GardenSanctuary

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Book of NorthAmerican Birds

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Best of the BacklistOrganic Gardening for the 21st Century

Learn how to go organic, save loads of money and help save theplanet, too! With sky-high produce prices, more people thanever have a firm belief that growing your own food organicallyreduces your costs at the market, has tremendous health benefits and is critical to the long-term survival of our world. In this comprehensive guide you’ll learn all the basics, fromplanning to harvesting vegetables, fruits, nuts, herbs and flowers, all year round! Learn how to identify soil types, variousmethods of composting and traditional varieties of plants developed before the use of pesticides and fertilizers. Discoverhow to create new beds and renovate existing beds, how to sow indoors, and so muchmore. Bursting with over 370color photos and illustrations,this essential guide includesan A-Z directory of 250 varieties of vegetables, fruits,nuts and herbs.

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Create the garden of your dreams, and save time, money and effort, too! From planning and planting, to pruning andgrooming, this essential guide is bursting with old-time wisdom,ingenious advice, surprising fixes, and expert tricks. You’ll findplant hardiness zones covering both Canada and the UnitedStates to help you choose and grow the best plants and vegetables for your garden. Bursting with revealing secrets, such as: A little beer will banish slugs from your garden, andEpsom salts will make your grass the envy of the neighborhood.Whether you’re passionate about growing houseplants, vegetables, vines or trees,your problems disappearwith 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 extensiveplant directory guide containing over 700 plants,organic gardening advicefrom pest control to composting, 200 chartsshowing you at a glance thetype of soil, sun exposureand other growing fundamentals you’ll needfor a flourishing garden. Amust-have gardening tool tohelp you create a gorgeousgarden in no time!


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Crops in PotsLearn 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 teachesyou how to select the right pot, choose the best plants, how to plant each container,where to place them for best results and maintenance tips to ensure your plants flourish.Featuring 40 creative planting plans, with plant lists, step-by-step instructions, loads of mouthwatering recipes, and more. Perfect for gardeners of every skill level.

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Best of the BacklistExtraordinary Uses for

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In this original best seller in the series, find over2,300 ingenious ways to use more than 200 everyday household products saving you precioustime and money, to restore, replace, repair orrevive practically everything in and around yourhome. From adhesive tape to zippers, from ducttape to WD-40, discover clever, practical uses forstuff already in your cupboards -- for cleaning,cooking the garden, and so much more!

Pages: 384Size: 7 3/4" x 1 0"ISBN: 978-0-7621-0649-3RD Code: 0669Retail: $17.95, Softcover

Did you know that you can silence squeaky hinges with shaving cream?You can soften your skin with chocolate, and restore scratched furniturewith coffee? Following the success of the best-selling first edition, More Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things shows you more than1,700 all-new, proven and ingenious ways to restore, replace, repair, or revive practically everything in and around your home or to pamperyourself or entertain the kids. You’ll save time and money making dowith what you’ve already got, and never again will you have to buy specialized cleaning products that are costly and often toxic to the environment. Based on the very best tips and tricks from carpenters,chefs, herbalists, landscapers and many other experts, you’ll learn howto get things done quickly, cheaper and easier. This collection ofextraordinary ideas provides asmart, money-saving approach to life that is downright turn, andguaranteed to be a resource you’ll turn to again and again!

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Did you know that mint can repel ants, flies, mice and moths?And that garlic can seriously lower your cholesterol? From plantingand harvesting to cooking and storing, discover the magic, versatility, health benefits and the joy and pleasure of growing your own herbs. Lavishly illustrated with more than 1,000 photosand illustrations, you’ll find fascinating information on their history,cultivation, propagation, and harvesting along with a wealth ofgreat ideas for using herbs every day in a variety of ways. You’lldiscover how and why each herb works including savvy tips andsimple formulas for maximizing their powers. And, since herbs areknown for alleviating common ailments, you will find out whichherb to use to treat various common complaints. Bursting withinstructions to spice up yourmeals, create decorative crafts,healthcare products, insectrepellents, cosmetics, cleaningagents, and much more!


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HomemadeDid you know that you can easily save up to 95% off retailprices on everyday items when you make them yourself?With the help of this amazing title, from peanut butter todishwasher detergent, discover the secret recipes to morethan 700 all-natural replacements for namebrand products!Find out how simple it is to make your own low-cost, superhigh-quality products that really work or taste great without allthe chemicals and preservatives found in store-bought items.And, “think green” – each formula uses ingredients that aregentler and less damaging to the environment. A must-havetitle to alternative everyday products!



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Best of the BacklistSuperstitions Most Scenic Drives in America

Do you know why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky?Or why we knock on wood? Bursting with over 1,000superstitions and folklore beliefs from around the world,find all the answers as to “how” many long-standing,long-believed superstitions actually came about.Beautifully illustrated, this extensively researched collection focuses on important aspects of our lives from home and work to money, health, and relation-ships. Find out how superstitions evolved, which onesare still current, why some things, such as black cats,are lucky in one culture and unluckyin another.Exhilarating andentertaining!


Discover the latest tourist information, up-to-date maps, websitelinks, and more! Each of the 120 information-packed drives, carefully reviewed by state tourism offices, and, where necessary,specially redrawn for this volume. Find 1,000's of fascinating factsabout wildlife, annual festivals, plus suggestions for side trips alongeach route. Designed for flexibility travel the whole route, circle aloop, or head straight for a scenic overlook. From the Atlantic tothe Pacific, this spectacular reference is bursting with over 400photos. Discover the most scenic road whether embarking on atour of a region, to a familiar destination, or simply out for a day trip close tohome – easily find the perfect trip with this unique,all-inclusive planner.


Did you know that only a short while ago, quasars, pulsars, and darkenergy didn’t exist? At least, science hadn’t yet “discovered” their existence. And that a single question “What is a planet?” sparked afurious debate that resulted in a “new” solar system that suggeststhere are 12 planets instead of the accepted notion of only 9.Presented in clear, easy-to-understand language, through this remarkable book, you’ll discover first-hand the 21st century perspective of our Sun, its planets and their moons along with the latest research and technology being used to study and define themysteries of space. By comparing cutting-edge research and up-to-date technology with traditional beliefs and how ancient astronomersmade sense of the heavens, you’ll learn in a detailed overview of the Solar System: How to read thenight sky, Constellations and theZodiac, and much more. Includesmore than 200 spectacular full-color photos and a stunninggatefold of the galaxies.


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Unseen WorldQuestion: Is there an afterlife? Is there a parallel world that we can’t see? Explore the answersin this timely volume that brings together the many facets of the paranormal world. You’llexamine everything from reincarnation and déjà vu to auras and apparitions, along withdetailed explanations of the methods and means of contacting spirits, plus delve into UFO’s,Stonehenge, and mystical Beasts. You’re expertly guidedthrough a wide spectrum of mysterious events from psychichealing, parapsychology, telephathy, ghost hunters, andmuch more. A riveting collection!


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Reader’s Digest 201030 Minutes a Day to a Healthy Heart.........................2330-Minute Cookbook .................................................26101 Ways to Improve Your Memory........................6, 231,519 All-Natural All-Amazing Gardening Secrets.........341,801 Home Remedies .............................................22

AA Certain “Je Ne Sais Quoi”................................19, 29Acrylic Secrets ...................................................12, 31All-New, All-Natural Approach to Beating Diabetes ......................................................22

BBackyard Grilling .......................................................25Best Health: Women’s Health Encyclopedia..................7Best Weekend Projects .............................................32Birds in Your Backyard ..............................................33Book of North American Birds ...................................33Busy Family Cookbook, The .......................................25

CCake Mix Creations...................................................27Canadian Illustrated Guide to Green Gardening, The ...............................................34Casseroles, Slow Cooker & Soups.............................26Children’s Songbook .................................................16Classics, The............................................................28Complete Beading Set, The .......................................31Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual .................................32Complete Guitar Course, The NEW IN SOFTCOVER!.............................16Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs, The ....................35Complete Pastel Set, The..........................................31Cookies....................................................................27Cooking for Isaiah NEW! .............................................8Creative Watercolour Artist ........................................31Crops in Pots ...........................................................34

DDesserts..................................................................27Digital SLR From Click to Print ...................................30Dinner on a Dime......................................................24Dream Backyards .....................................................32Dreams & Nightmares NEW! .....................................17

EE=MC2 NEW! ...........................................................18Earth Essential Atlas ..................................................3Easy as Pi ..........................................................18, 29Easy Everyday Favorites AllRecipes.com.......................9Essential Stitch Collection, The..................................13Eat to Beat Diabetes...................................................8Everyday Arthritis Solution.....................................7, 22Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things.......................35

FFood Cures...............................................................23Foods That Harm Foods That Heal .............................23Freezer Pleasers Cookbook .......................................25

GGrandparent’s Book of Shared Memories, The............30Great Potato Cookbook, The NEW!...............................9Grill It!......................................................................25Grow Your Own Drugs................................................21Guilt Free Cooking ....................................................27

HHomemade...............................................................35How to Do Just About Anything on a Computer .........................................................30How to Paint Watercolor Flowers NEW!.......................12

Ii before e (except after c) ..........................................28I Used to Know That .................................................28

JJumped, Fell, or Pushed? ..........................................14Just 5 Things............................................................27

KKnitter’s Yarn Palette, The.........................................13Know Your Cat .........................................................33Know Your Dog .........................................................33

LLaughter the Best Medicine.......................................19Long Life Prescription NEW! ........................................4

MMagic Foods.............................................................22Market Fresh Cookbook, The .....................................10Merry Christmas Songbook .......................................16Modern Mediterranean Cooking NEW!........................10More Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things ........................................................35Most Scenic Drives in America, The ...........................36My Grammar and I…Or Should That Be Me?...............28My Story ..................................................................30

NNature’s Great Events...............................................15Neurobics NEW! .........................................................6New Slow Cooker, The...............................................26North American Wine Routes.....................................21


OOff the Beaten Path ..................................................11Organic Gardening for the 21st Century .....................34Our Canada : Picture Perfect .....................................11Our Family Archive ....................................................30

PPerennials ................................................................34Perfect Puppy, The....................................................33

QQuick & Easy Loom Knitting Set.................................31Quick Food ...............................................................25

RReader’s Digest Guide to Eye Care ..............................4Reader’s Digest Guide to Skin Care .............................5Reader’s Digest Keyboard Course, The ......................16Reader’s Digest Webster’s Canadian Dictionary and Thesaurus NEW! ..................................3

SSave $20,000 with a Nail .........................................32Simple & Delicious Cookbook....................................24Simple & Delicious Cookbook Vol. 2 ..........................24Sleep to Be Sexy, Smart and Slim .............................17Spilling the Beans on the Cat’s Pajamas NEW!...........19 Storage & Shelving Solutions.....................................32Story of Science, The NEW! ......................................15Super Salads............................................................10Superstitions............................................................36

TTraditional Kitchen Wisdom: Back to Basics ..............24

UUltimate Soup Cookbook, The....................................26Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stitches, The................................................31Under the Covers and Between the Sheets.................29Unseen World ...........................................................36Unsolved Crimes NEW! .............................................14

VVegetarian ................................................................22

WWhere Did Pluto Go?.................................................36

YYou Know You’re Middle Aged When… .......................29You Know You’re Over the Hill When... .......................29Your Dog Interpreter ..................................................33Your Health: What Works, What Doesn’t NEW! ....................................................5In

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