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2011 New Releases Best of the BacklistAlmost Homemade .....................................................................14

An Apple a Day ...........................................................................11

Disease Free ................................................................................3

Fresh & Easy ..............................................................................13

Get Fit for Free & Ditch the Gym: Total Fitness .............................4

Get Fit for Free! Home Workouts: Yoga & Pilates ..........................5

Great Chicken Cookbook, The ....................................................15

How to Prune ...............................................................................8

Laughter Really is the Best Medicine .........................................10

New Complete Guide to Sewing ....................................................7

Pasta .........................................................................................16

Salads ........................................................................................17

Save $20,000 with a Nail .............................................................6

Traditional Garden Wisdom: Back to Basics ..................................9

Cooking ..........................................................................................13-17, 23-25

Crafts • Hobbies .........................................................................................7, 31

Dictionary • Atlas • Reference ........................................................................12

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

Do-It-Yourself .....................................................................................................6

Do-It-Yourself • Gardening ................................................................................27

Gardening ......................................................................................................8-9

Health • Cooking • Reference ....................................................................20-22

Health • Reference ........................................................................................3-5

Humor • Trivia • Reference .............................................................................10

Nature • Pet Care ...........................................................................................28

Reference ..................................................................................................35-36

Reference • Trivia .....................................................................................11, 32

Reference • Trivia • Humor .............................................................................33

Science • Nature • Reference .........................................................................29

Travel • Reference ..........................................................................................26

True Crime • Reference ...................................................................................34

INDEX.........................................................................................................37-38

HOW TO ORDER ..............................................................................................39

RECENT RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS........................................................................19

FALL 2011 PREVIEW .......................................................................................18

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

Discover amazingly easy, medically-proven ways to arm yourselfagainst disease! Just imagine – reducing your drug intake by upto 75%, eliminating joint pain forever, or how about not having acold for years and years? Help prevent more than 90 major andminor illnesses with Disease Free.

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Get Fit for Free & Ditch the Gym: Total FitnessLose Weight & Save Money!By Scott Tudge

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> Expert advice on how to avoidinjury

> How to determine your fitness levelbefore getting started and a chart tomeasure your progress

> Loads of suggestions to help youintegrate exercise with your diet and health

> Solid advice on creating your ownhome gym tailored to your uniquespace and budget

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Your personal guide to reaching your fitness goals!

Design your own fitness regime to help you look, feel and perform better! This practical new resource, perfect for all ages and abilities,features 36 different programs, 60 different exercises, and 120 personalized routines – presented in a handy split-book mix-and-matchformat. Here’s how it works:

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2. Pick from one of three skill levels. If you want to target your coremuscles, but you don’t feel ready to try difficult exercises, a beginner Core Work routine is for you. If you’re not sure of your level, take the self-assessment test to find out.

3. Choose from one of three workout routines that fall within that skill level.

4. Follow the different exercises incorporated in the routine. Onceyou’ve reached the Core Work beginner routine in the bottom section, you’ll find a list of exercises from the top section that willhelp achieve your goal. If the Core Work routine at the bottom callsfor a lunge, flip to the lunge page in the top section for pictures ofthe exercise and how to perform it properly.

With this outstanding guide learn how to boost strength and flexibility,promote weight loss, and improve your overall fitness while saving loads of money, too!

Your Health: What Works, What Doesn’tCan you really get cancer from your cell phone or microwave? Should you be taking a daily dose of multivitamins? In this meticulously researched guide to improving your health, whether it’s something you eat, take, use or do, you’ll discover what really works and what doesn’t.

Organized into four simple to use sections, Getting the Truth helps you learn how to be a smart medical consumer, from understanding conditions and discovering the top medical misconceptions to figuring out which websites you can trust. YourGeneral Health covers foods, drinks and your diet, weight loss and fitness, medical tests and more. Discover which treatmentswork, and the ones that don’t for problems such as anxiety, headaches and high blood pressure in Treating What Ails You. In Is it Safe or Dangerous? you’ll find out which common products and practices like acupuncture and cookware are safe and effective, and which ones are not. Before you get a medical test, start a new diet or exercise regime, or take medication, put your health in your hands with this outstanding resource!


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> A list of fitness goals from weightloss to increased confidence andcoordination

> A self-assessment test to determine your level of flexibility, balance and stress

> Sample workout routines

> Advice to help you create your ownhome gym area to suit your spaceand budget

> And a guide to gear – from products around the home to optional extras.

An easy way to strengthen and tonemuscles, reduce stress and more!

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Get Fit for Free! Home Workouts: Yoga & Pilates Get Toned & Save Money!By Angie Newson

Create your own Yoga and Pilates program in the comfort of yourown home! This exercise guide is the perfect solution to improvingyour health while creating a more balanced inner spirit and heightened self-esteem. Featuring 60 complete step-by-step Yoga and Pilates poses and exercises and over 120 routines, in an easy-to-use split-book, mix-and-match format. And, each workout can be tailored to your level of fitness. Here’s how to use this book:

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Bursting with step-by-step full color photographic instructions for all positions and exercises; an in-depth focus on the Yoga “hatha” style that offers you a full range of physical benefits andconcentrates on helping you get the breathing exercises just right;learn the important “Pilates Principles” of centering, coordination,breathing, concentration, focus, and precision. Includes expertadvice to avoid injuries, and loads more!

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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 over 370 color photos and charts illustratingwomen’s mental and physical well-being, and how best to maintain it. Chapters include learning good health basics and how the body works; divided by systems of the body, a section presenting a comprehensive reference of ailments, symptoms,and treatments; and a chapter dedicated to proven holistic treatments such as homeopathy and traditional Chinese medi-cine. Discover how both conventional and holistic treatments can be used together to better treat an ailment. Learn to takecharge with this extraordinary reference!

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Save time, money, and worry with this practical resource, now available insoftcover! Designed for both those who are handy with a tool, and those whoare not, this treasure trove holds 1,900 practical tips to keep your home,townhouse, condo or strata problem-free, repair-free, and looking great.Discover easy inexpensive solutions such as keeping your wall trim nick-freewith Wite-Out correction fluid, using an art gum eraser to rub smudges offyour wallpaper to keep it looking fresh for years. And, by simply installingsurge protectors on your electronic equipment and appliances, you’ll keepthem protected during nasty thunderstorms.

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Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual Suitable for beginners and experts alike, this amazing guide, now available in softcover, has all the information you need to take on any household project with ease and confidence. Simple step-by-stepinstructions – written by the pros and in an accessible, conversational tone – guide you every step of the way.

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384 Pages1 0 1/8" x 9 "Over 1,000 photographs and illustrationsJANUARY 2011ISBN: 978-1-60652-208-0 RD Code: 1069Retail: $39.95, Hardcover

> Create all-new projects usingSimplicity® Patterns

> Dress-up the kids in the lateststyle shirt or skirt and matching top

> Learn to add unique touches suchas patch pockets or a decorative fabric belt

> From a beach towel and patchworkbag to traditional curtains, and more,you’re sure to find this is the onlysewing book you’ll ever need!

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New Complete Guide to SewingStep-by-Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home AccessoriesFrom the Editors of Reader’s Digest

Learn to create beautiful handmade items, at a fractionof the cost! Completely revised and updated, thisextraordinary resource, first published in 1978, is amust for both beginners and more accomplished sewers.This valuable guide includes detailed directions, practicaladvice, essential techniques, and hundreds of uniquecreative touches to bring out the best in every project. In this latest edition, discover inspiring all-new projectsusing Simplicity® Patterns.

This ultimate stitch-and-sew reference book showcasesmore than 200 new full-color photographs, illustrationsand diagrams, in addition to the original thousands – all clearly demonstrated with simple step-by-step instructions. From casual clothes to evening wear, andfrom curtains to quilts, you’ll learn in a snap: How toselect the right equipment, choose the perfect fabric,and to use the right technique for every project. For you,your family and your home you’ll find 20 new projects,and a new chapter on patchwork and quilting. And, it’spacked with time-saving tips and tricks, too! Includes ahandy glossary of terms, easy sizing charts from infantto junior, to women’s and men’s, even best methods oflaundry for your new creations.

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The Essential Stitch CollectionHook 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 tostitches. You’ll be inspired by the beautifully photographed array of all-new stitches, and timeless stitch classics, too. Best of all, you’lllearn how to incorporate them into your own creations.

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

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Did you know that pruning is one of the best things you can do for your plants? From flowers to shrubs to trees, discover everything you need to know about pruning. Covering more than 500 popular garden plants, author John Cushnie, drawingon 40 years of experience, expertly guides you every step of the way.

Bursting with clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions,accompanied by stunning images you’ll find amazing tips on howto grow exquisite flowers and lush foliage. Learn the tricks thatwill help you control the size of a particular plant and produce a specific shape. Find out which techniques work to improve the quality and yield of your fruit; discover how to care for roses, palms, bamboos, climbers, bonsai, and so much more! How to Prune makes a perfect companion for every beginner.And, for the more experienced gardeners, you’ll find easy-to-follow advanced techniques. Learn to shear without fear with this new practical guide to pruning!

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An illustrated Guide to Easy Pruning for Every Plant and Every SeasonBy John Cushnie

> Surprising suggestions on how toextend the life of your plants

> Clever tips to achieve a magnificentgarden and the results you want

> Includes a special section on thebest time to prune

> From roses to climbers to fruittrees, you’ll learn everything you need to know about pruning and thevery best methods of caring for yourgarden!

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NEW!NEW!Organic Gardening for the 21st CenturyLearn how to go organic, save loads of money and help save the planet, too! With sky-high produce prices, morepeople than ever have a firm belief that growing your own food organically reduces your costs at the market, hastremendous health benefits and is critical to the long-term survival of our world.

In this comprehensive guide you’ll learn all the basics, from planning to harvesting vegetables, fruits, nuts, herbs and flowers, all year round! Learn how to identify soil types, various methods of composting and traditionalvarieties of plants developed before the use of pesticides and fertilizers. Discover how to create new beds andrenovate existing beds, how to sow indoors, and so much more. Bursting with over 370 color photos and illustrations, this essential guide includes an A-Z directory of 250 varieties of vegetables, fruits, nuts and herbs.


CREATE A THRIVINGGREEN SPACE!

176 pages7 1/2" x 9 1/2"Over 100 photographs and illustrationsMARCH 2011ISBN: 978-1-60652-042-0RD Code: 0920Retail: $34.95, Hardcover

> Packed with eco-friendly gardeningadvice

> Discover how to collect and saveseeds

> Learn how to make a cold frameand protect plants from frost

> Repel moles with castor oil, prevent mice with the right plants,and learn how to make herbal insectrepellents, and much more!

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Traditional Garden Wisdom: Back to BasicsTime-Tested Techniques for Creating a Natural, Sustainable Outdoor SpaceBy Charlie Ryrie and Anne Halpin, Contributing Editors

Wouldn’t it be great to create your dream garden without breaking the bank? Or learn how to grow an organic and eco-friendly garden witha minimum of fuss? In this latest new gardening guide, you’ll find outhow, and so much more! Based on the time-tested methods that yourgrandparents followed, when yards were personal places that flourishedfrom the techniques and common-sense advice of the past.

In Traditional Garden Wisdom: Back to Basics, perfect for both thenew and seasoned gardener, you’ll find easy full-color step-by-step illustrated instructions to help you create a beautiful, fruitful garden.Featuring a wide array of topics, discover: Heirloom vegetables, heritage flowers, and long blooming perennials; how to plant raisedbeds and container gardens, and build a natural grape arbor; find outthe best way to prune a hedge, tree, or climbing flower; how to makeyour own compost and learn the technique of “no-dig” gardening; the best methods to conserve water; the recycled materials you canuse for landscaping, and how companion planting will discourage pestswhile encouraging growth. With the help of this amazing book,you’re sure to find yourself addingfireplace ashes to your garden to give it a potassium boost andusing your elbow to see if the soil is warm enough for planting!

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The Canadian Illustrated Guide to Green GardeningDiscover 21st century organic gardening! This interactive, updated Canadian bestseller just got a wholelot 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.

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Spilling the Beans on the Cat’s PajamasDid you know that to bark up the wrong tree comes from the sport of raccoon hunting? That the flavor of the monthwas a generic advertising phrase from the mid 1940’s used to describe new ice cream flavors? This fun book takesan informed, yet humorous look at some of our more colorful sayings. Organized alphabetically in a convenient A-Zformat for easy reference, each entry includes its meaning and origin. Discover hundreds of expressions that enrichour everyday speech. From our best-loved and most colorful phrases to the fascinating and remarkable stories thatsurround them, such as: Over the top: It came from the trenches of the FirstWorld War, when soldiers were described as going ‘over the top’ when theyscrambled out of the trenches to attack the enemy. Packed with quirky quotes,catch phrases, expressions and fun illustrations throughout. So make no bonesabout it, this is the perfect collection for every word lover and casual etymologist– and it makes a great gift, too!

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Did you know that laughter can reduce stress, lower blood pressure,boost the immune system, improve brain function, and even protect the heart? As Grouch Marx once said, “A laugh is like an aspirin, only itworks twice as fast.” In this latest amazingly funny collection, you’ll findmore than 1,000 side-splitting jokes, anecdotes, cartoons, quotes andstories – guaranteed to put a smile on your face!

Laughter the Best Medicine, the Reader’s Digest magazines’ most popular humor column, has appeared in every issue for over half a century. This great treasury features many of the absolute funniest jokes, stories and one-liners, contributed by wickedly funny joke writers,famous comedians, celebrities and readers of the magazine, too.

Whether you’re looking for your laugh-a-day, the gift of laughter for a friendor family member, this hilarious new book is sure to have everyone in stitches!

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Reader’s Digest Funniest Jokes, Quotes, and CartoonsFrom the Editors of Reader’s Digest

> What did the ill comic say in thehospital? “I’m here…all weak!”

> Charles Dickens walks into a barand orders a martini. The bartenderasks, “Olive or twist?”

> Posted in a dental office: “Be kind to your dentist. He has fillings too.”

> Did you hear about the Broadwayactor who broke through the floor-boards? He was just going through a stage.

There’s nothing quite like a good joke!

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You Know You’reMiddle Aged When…Corvettes, Cougars, ChemicalPeels and Other Ways toSurvive Your Midlife Crisis

““The main advantage of beingfamous is that when you borepeople at dinner parties, theythink it is their fault.”

– Henry Kissinger, Nobel Peace Prize, 1973



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176 pages53/8" x 8" Spot art throughoutMARCH 2011ISBN: 978-1-60652-191-5RD Code: 1092Retail: $17.95, Hardcover

> Dating back to the late 1700s, Two wrongs don’t make a right is verytrue, but if you are feeling vindictive,you might like to give thought to theidea that revenge is sweet

> Recorded in John Heywood’sDialogue of Proverbs of 1546,Beggars can’t be choosers meansthat when you can’t have exactly whatyou want, you should be satisfiedwith whatever you are given

> And hundreds more!

Entertaining, informative, and a great read too!

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An Apple a DayOld-Fashioned Proverbs – Timeless Words to Live By By Caroline Taggart

Discover the origins and meanings of proverbs – from Two heads are better than one, and If the shoe fits, wear it, to What goes around comesaround! Just as popular today as they were when they first originated, thislatest title in this fast-selling series is bursting with expressions that havebecome an enduring part of our everyday speech.

An Apple A Day uses accessible and entertaining text to explore ourfavorite proverbs, their history, what these colorful expressions mean,and their relevance in today’s society. Did you know that You can’t teachan old dog new tricks dates back to the sixteenth century where itappeared in J. Fitzherbert’s Husbandry? From wise maxims originatingwith the Old Testament and other ancient texts to relatively modern gems coined by poets, writers, and philosophers, you’ll find hundreds ofthe most popular sayings that have stood the test of time. Organizedalphabetically for easy reference, you’ll discover their often surprising origins, and gain insight as to why they are so true, or sometimes not.Packed with quirky quotes, fun illustrations, and loads more!

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E=MC2

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

Through entertaining text, amusing stories and playful notations, you’ll find simple answers to questions such as: Why do balloons risewhile apples fall? You’ll discover how the first stars were born and learn about the big bang theory that created the universe; get arefresher on terms such as radioactivity, kinetic energy, and electromagnetics; brush up on the theory of relativity and understand why a hundred years later Einstein’s physics still points the way in cutting-edge research. From the ancient Greeks, to Newton, totoday – 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!


Caroline TaggartAuthor of the new An Apple a Day is also the author of The Classicsand I Used to Know That – which reached the London Sunday Timesbestseller list. She co-authored the top-selling My Grammar and I… Or Should That Be Me? She has been an editor of non-fiction books for 30 years, and has covered nearly every subject from natural historyand business, to gardening and astronomy.

See pages 32 – 33 for all titles in this top-selling series!


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THIS INDISPENSABLEREFERENCE INCLUDES…Reader’s Digest Webster’s Canadian Dictionary and Thesaurus

An Authoritative Guide to Speaking and Writing Canadian English > 30-page section on “The Nation of Canada”

> 64 spectacular full-colour worldmaps plus a map index

> A special section of notes onEnglish grammar and its usage

> An alphabetical listing of Englishidioms

> A clear and concise “How to UseThis Book” section, and loads more!

The perfect resource for every home,school and office!

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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.

Thoroughly revised and updated, this two-in-one huge, comprehensiveresource, contains more than 100,000 clear and accurate definitions, and over 10,000 entries plus 100,000 synonyms in the thesaurus.Locate both general and true Canadian entries fast with the quick symbol look-ups; find words like “holding” (it’s a Canadian hockeyterm!), highlighted with a maple leaf and “(Cdn.)”, indicating it is a true Canadianism. And, words such as “pogey” (Canadians receivingemployment benefits) highlighted with a maple leaf representing aunique Canadian definition, or Canadian connection. More than a dictionary or thesaurus, you’ll find colourful maps, and useful appendices such as “The Nation of Canada” with in-depth informationabout the provinces and territories, a chronology of key Canadianevents, and outlines of Canadian history, geography, climate, government and culture. A practical homework aid, and sure to become a treasured part of every home or office library!

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Earth Essential AtlasDid you know that the Trans-Canada Highway is the longest national highway in the world? That 1.75 million species havebeen formally classified, of which around half are insects? Unique and authoritative with a special focus on our greatnation, this comprehensive atlas combines breathtaking imagery with crucial facts, statistics, and essential informationabout the fascinating world we live in.

In this exclusive Canadian edition, produced in a beautifully clear and distinctive style, you’ll find a complete overview of each continent, accompanied by stunning photography. Learn about the unique characteristics of each country, with fascinating thematic spreads that bring perspective to topics such as climate and weather patterns, population density, religion, plants and animals, the environment and more. Discover detailed cartography through its 127 up-to-date maps,including the most recent border and boundary changes, and an extensive Gazetteer. Informative, educational and simply a must for every home library!



Pages: 256Size: 7" x 9"ISBN: 978-1-60652-106-9RD Code: 1040Retail: $18.95, Softcover with French Flaps

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!

SUMPTUOUS RECIPESFOR EVERY MEAL!

256 pages7 " x 9 1/8"Over 220 photographs and illustrationsMARCH 2011ISBN: 978-0-89821-827-5RD Code: 1126Retail: $17.95, Softcover

> Asparagus in Puff Pastry

> Mango Colada Scones

> Blackberry-Sauced Pork Chops

> Golden Chicken and AutumnVegetables

> Shrimp Gazpacho

> Upside-Down Apple Cheese Pie

Loaded with fabulous fast, fresh andnutritious dishes!

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Fresh & Easy 300+ Dishes That Deliver No-Fuss Flavor From the Editors of Taste of Home

A tantalizing collection – fast, fresh and nutritious! If you’re likemost family cooks, you want to take advantage of fresh produce,meats and herbs while keeping meal preparation simple andfast. Introducing the new Taste of Home Fresh & Easy, bursting with quick, delicious and healthy recipes using market-fresh ingredients.

In this sensational cookbook, you’ll find more than 300 tasty,effortless dishes for everything from appetizers to desserts. Try an Apple Butternut Soup to start, a main of Spinach FetaBurgers, and a sweet ending with Grilled Peaches’n’ Berries.Each recipe, with clear, easy-to-follow directions has been carefully selected and tested by the home economists in theTaste of Home Test Kitchen. Plus, every dish takes advantage of the freshest ingredients and includes prep and cooking time.For those with only 30 minutes to spare, there’s a handy 30-minutes table-ready icon to help you pinpoint the right meal in seconds. Includes over 225 dazzling color photographs. With the help of these tempting new recipes, you’re sure to find the perfect wholesome meal in a snap!

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Almost Homemade352 Easy Home-Style FavoritesFrom the Editors of Taste of Home

256 pages7 " x 91/8"Over 200 photographs and illustrationsFEBRUARY 2011ISBN: 978-0-89821-778-0RD Code: 1095Retail: $34.95, Hardcover

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Discover quick and easy-to-make family dishes in the new Taste of Home Almost Homemade! Featuring convenient ingredients, such as jarred sauces, refrigerated dough, boxedmixes and other pantry items, these wonderful recipes are sure to give you more time with friends and family, and less time in the kitchen.

This latest collection from Taste of Home, the most popularrecipe magazine in the world, is bursting with over 370 scrumptious no fuss recipes. Each one captures special flavorsof the season and boasts common ingredients and simple packaged mixes that you’ll find in your pantry or freezer, or readily available at your local supermarket. Beautiful full-colorphotographs accompany most of the savory dishes, and eachone has been thoroughly tested to guarantee success. Each delicious recipe includes prep, cook times, yield, and loads ofhints and tips. Plus, you’ll discover simple variations to theingredients to change the flavor, texture and much more! This sure-to-please cookbook is a must for every busy cook!

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Dinner on a DimeA timely collection of sumptuous recipes that don’t cost the earth! From entrees to breakfast staples, smart snacks to richdesserts, discover more than 400 economical and tasty meal-making ideas, all kitchen tested to guarantee success.

In this family-pleasing cookbook, you’ll find a varied selection of mouth-watering favorites. Try the Tex-Mex Turkey Casserole,and the Chicken Skillet Supper; sweet treats include Shortbread Meltaways and Chocolate Mint Parfaits, that takes mere minutes to make! Packed with money-saving advice you’ll find loads of make-ahead meal ideas to just heat and eat, or tofreeze a portion for another time; discover the best ways to turn your leftovers into sensational second-day dishes such aslast night’s roasted chicken for today’s chicken enchiladas. Simple to follow directions assure perfect meals that everyonewill enjoy!

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

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> Warm Broccoli and Cheese Spread with fat-free and reduced fatingredients

> Pesto Bruschetta a tasty appetizeror a delicious side

> Patio Pizza, a cool, veggie packedpizza

> Discover savory snacks to decadent desserts, and everythingin-between!

Easy, nutritious dishes packed withhome-made flavor!

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The Great Potato CookbookDid you know that potatoes are rich in vitamins C and B6? They’re low in calories and contain iodine, niacin, iron, copper and protein, too? Loaded with nutrients, this extremely versatile vegetable is the star of this sensational cookbook – covering everythingfrom appetizers to desserts – all using potatoes as the main ingredient.

Bursting with 250 mouth-watering recipes, The Great Potato Cookbook is sure to become your favorite source for meal planning. From simple daily recipes to more elaborate dishes, the wide variety of potato creations includes: Savory starters such as Spanishtortilla; appetizing side dishes like sweet potato risotto with crisp sage; 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, loads of tips and fun facts,and a detailed history of the potato with descriptions and pictures of the different varieties. Plus, you’ll learn how to choose, and the best way to store different types of potatoes. A wonderful cookbook for every occasion!


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MOUTHWATERINGRECIPES INCLUDE:

> Thai chicken salad

> Slow cooker honey ginger chickenthighs

> Honey-soy chicken wings

> Chicken schnitzel

> Indian-style grilled chicken breasts

> Spicy chicken soup

> Chicken pot pie with chunky vegetables

Packed with nutritious, great-tastingchicken dishes!

The Great Chicken CookbookOver 230 Simple, Delicious Recipes for Every Occasion From the Editors of Reader’s Digest

NEW!NEW!

Chicken is not only an economical staple in our diets, but did you know that it’s a healthy choice, too? And, it cooks quickly, it’stasty and amazingly versatile. It can be baked, sautéed, grilled,stir-fried, roasted and more! In this latest cookbook, you’ll quicklyfind over 230 ways to jazz up your chicken dishes, whether it’s for a special occasion, a quick healthy lunch or a family picnic or BBQ.

Organized into sections for easy meal planning, you’ll find:Snacks and Starters, Soups, Salads, Roasts and Oven BakedDishes, BBQs and Picnics, Casseroles and Stews, Sautés andPanfries, and Pasta and Noodles. This delicious collection, withsimple-to-follow instructions, includes preparation and cookingtimes, nutritional facts for the health-conscious cook, and loads of hints and tips. Plus, if your schedule is hectic or you’re watching your diet, you’ll find easy-to-identify symbols for quickdishes that can be made in 30 minutes or less, or delicious low-fat options. Whether you’re looking for a great appetizer,scrumptious salad or tempting main dish, you’re sure to turn to The Great Chicken Cookbook, again and again!

320 pages8 1/4" x 10 7/8"Over 150 photographs and illustrationsAPRIL 2011ISBN: 978-1-60652-211-0RD Code: 1100Retail: $34.95, Hardcover

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PastaDelicious Recipes for a Healthy LifeBy Carla Bardi

320 pages7 1/4" x 87/8"Over 150 photographs and illustrationsFEBRUARY 2011ISBN: 978-1-60652-196-0RD Code: 1104Retail: $34.95, Hardcover

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Did you know that pasta is a key dish in the super-healthyMediterranean diet? This wonderful new cookbook includes over 140 sensational recipes – that pack as much goodness as they doflavor and energy.

Pasta features both classic Italian such as Spaghetti and Meatballsor Linguini with Pesto, and modern recipes, like Spaghetti with Kiwi Fruit and Maccheroni with Chocolate Nut Sauce. A perfect foodfor those living a healthy lifestyle, this mouthwatering collectionbegins with simple step-by-step instructions for making your veryown pasta from scratch. You’ll find more than 40 delicious saucerecipes; over 100 fresh ideas for dishes using dried, commerciallymade pasta shapes; and over 150 inspiring full-color photographshighlighting most of the finished dishes. Plus, it includes handyicons throughout indicating serving size, preparation, cooking andresting time, and the level of difficulty for each recipe. To help makeyour meal planning easier, there’s a great section in the front of thebook, Choosing a Pasta Dish highlighting those recipes that areQuick and Easy, Low Cost, Challenging, Just a Few Ingredients,Classics, Healthy Choice andEditor’s Choice. A dazzling arrayof fine dishes, in theMediterranean tradition!

> Tortellini with woodcutters’ sauce

> Saffron papardelle with lambsauce

> Spinach & ricotta cannolli withtomato sauce

> Spaghetti with squid’s ink

> Pasta squares with tomatoes &pancetta

> Lasagne stacks with pesto

> Fusilli with fishcakes

Buon appetito!

Freezer Pleasers CookbookSave time and money with these easy-to make family-pleasing recipes! From entrees and sides to snacks anddesserts, you’ll learn how to stock up your freezer with healthy home cooking.

Brimming with 100’s of color photos and more than 325 mouthwatering dishes, this recipe collection is presented infour easy-to-follow sections. In Now-and-Later you’ll discover how making a double batch of a favorite dish can beserved tonight and frozen for later. Made-for-Later recipes are a great way to take advantage of sales at the grocerystore and always have something in the freezer for future needs. Learn how to store single serving portions in Single Servings, and how to help cut back on grocery bills with Creative Leftovers. 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

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Carla BardiAuthor of Pasta has written and edited more than 30 cookbooks on Italian and international cooking,and runs a small vineyard in central Italy .


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QUICK, NUTRITIOUS & EASY RECIPES:

> Colorful fresh-fruit salads

> Nourishing legume and grain salads

> Warm steak salad with papayaand onion

> Protein-rich seafood salads

> Eggplant salad with prosciutto

A delicious, easy way to get your five-a-day!

SaladsDelicious Recipes for a Healthy LifeBy Elena Balashova

Discover healthy new tastes and flavors! Bursting with essentialvitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and dietary fibre, saladsreduce the risk of developing many serious diseases such ascancer and heart disease. And, they’re one of the most easy,versatile and tasty meals that you can make.

Salads make meal planning simple. You begin with theChoosing a Salad section. Here you’ll find highlights of therecipes in the book that are Light, Easy, Superfoods,International, Just a Few Ingredients, One Dish Meals andEditor’s Choice. You have an amazing choice of more than 130 delicious salad ideas from light and leafy starters andsides to hearty and wholesome one-dish meals. You’re sure toenjoy a delicious starter such as Summer greens with lime andcilantro salad. If you’re looking for a main meal salad try: Lamb salad with herbs, or Crunchy lentil salad – a perfect mainchoice for every vegan, too! Delectable desert salads includeMango with berries. Best of all, each scrumptious recipe isaccompanied by an inspiring full-color photograph. Includeshandy symbols that indicate serving size, preparation and cooking time, the level of difficulty, and more! A must-haveresource for every vegetarian, and meat and fish lover alike!

256 pages7 1/4" x 87/8"Over 140 photographs and illustrationsFEBRUARY 2011ISBN: 978-1-60652-198-4RD Code: 1105Retail: $34.95, Hardcover

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Super SaladsAre you a fresh veggie and fruit-lover craving new flavors andrecipes? Help is at hand in this outstanding collection of morethan 250 delicious recipes from around the world. From a side-dish salad of spinach, roasted garlic and Parmesan to amain meal salad of prawns and swordfish with saffron and

parsley, you’re sure to findnew tastes to satisfy every palate!

Pages: 320Size: 83/8" x 107/8"ISBN: 978-1-60652-040-6RD Code: 0997Retail: $24.95, Softcover

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 300 kitchen-tested scrumptious recipes from Grilled Sole with Nectarines to CranberryOrange Bars, all naturally high in vitamins and minerals. Illustrated with over 225 photos, it includes buying tips, storage pointers and

recommended cooking methods andtimes. Turn each meal into ahealthy delicious one with thisgarden fresh resource!

Pages: 256Size: 7" x 91/8"ISBN: 978-0-89821-696-7RD Code: 1039Retail: $18.95, Softcover

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Complete Illustrated Book of HerbsGrowing • Health & Beauty • Cooking • CraftsFrom the Editors of Reader's Digest

The Ultimate Soup CookbookOver 900 Family-Favorite RecipesFrom the Editors of Reader's Digest

PLUS NEW FOR FALL 2011!A riveting true crime collection, deliciousnew recipes, creative crafts and hobbies

and much, much more!

NEW INSOFTCOVER

IN FALL2011!

Pages: 544Size: 8 1/8" x 9 1/2"Over 900 photographsand illustrationsJULY 2011ISBN: 978-1-60652-199-1RD Code: 1108Retail: $21.95, Softcover

Find over 940 sensational soups,easy-to-make, easy-to-love and guaranteed to soothe the spirit year-round! This definitive collection,now in softcover, features an amazingrange of tried-and-treasured recipesfrom hearty Chicken Noodle to Santa Fe Chicken Chili and refreshingHerbed Gazpacho. And, to completeyour family meal, there are dozens of recipes for breads, salads, quesadillas, and more.

Each delicious recipe provides youwith simple step-by-step directions,and icons to help you select just theright recipe such as Easy: 10 minutesto prepare; Quick: Ready to eat in 30 minutes; Healthy: High in nutrients and low in bad fats andempty carbs. Includes loads of hintsand tips, and best of all, these easy-to-make recipes can be preparedwith ingredients found right in yourlocal supermarket. Perfect for newand more experienced chefs alike!

Did you know that mint can repel ants, flies,mice and moths? And that garlic can seriously lower your cholesterol? From planting and harvesting to cooking and storing, discover the magic, versatility, health benefits and the joy and pleasure of growing your own herbs.

Now available in softcover, in this lavishlyillustrated book, with more than 1,000 photos and illustrations, you’ll find fascinating information on the history of herbs, cultivation, propagation, and harvesting along with a wealth of great ideas for using herbs every day in a variety of ways. You’ll discover how and why each herb works including savvy tips and simpleformulas for maximizing their powers. And, since herbs are known for alleviatingcommon ailments, you will find out which herb to use to treat various commoncomplaints. Bursting with instructions tospice up your meals, create decorativecrafts, healthcare products, insect repellents,cosmetics, cleaning agents, and much more!

NEW INSOFTCOVER

IN FALL2011!

Pages: 352Size: 8 " x 1 01/2"Over 1,000 photographsand illustrationsFEBRUARY 2011ISBN: 978-1-60652-261-5RD Code: 1169Retail: $44.95, Softcover


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Recent ReleasesCooking for Isaiah

Food allergies among Canadian childrenare on the rise. And, the greatest challenge facing people with food sensitivities is finding recipes that tastegood. Cooking for Isaiah is a tale of amother’s journey to create deliciousrecipes for her son, Isaiah, after he wasdiagnosed with food sensitivities to glutenand dairy.

Organized into chapters such asBreakfast, Starters, Main Dishes andSweets, each of the 135 tasty recipes is entirely free of gluten and dairy. If youneed to cook without gluten, but dairy is okay, you’ll find a handy SubstitutionChart that tells you how and what to swap.Best of all, these family-friendly, deliciousrecipes are easy to make and use easy-to-find ingredients. Each mouthwateringrecipe includes a variety of tips such ashow to: Personalize and make the recipefit your lifestyle; Simplify and make therecipe easier. With the help of this amazing cookbook, you’ll discover youdon’t have to compromise the flavor, texture or appearance of anything youmake. Enjoy!

Pages: 224Size: 72/3" x 9"AVAILABLE NOW!ISBN: 978-1-60652-165-6RD Code: 1088Retail: $29.95, Hardcover

From Italy, France and Greece, to North Africa,the Middle East and Turkey, this scrumptiouscookbook takes you on a mouthwateringtasting tour of all 21 countries bordering theMediterranean! Medical research has proventhat choosing the Mediterranean diet leads tosignificantly lowered death rates from heart disease and cancer. Plus, it offers considerableprotection against type-2 diabetes andAlzheimer’s disease. In this timely collection, now you and your family can enjoy all the benefits of the Mediterranean diet with thesesavory dishes.

Packed with over 300 delicious, healthy recipes,and stunning photography, try: SOUPS:Gazpacho or North African Fish Soup;. PASTA:Farfalle with Goat Cheese and Asparagus;POULTRY: Coq au Vin or Spanish Chicken withChorizo;. VEGETABLES: Moroccan Beans orEggplant Parmigiana. SALADS: Green Bean and Artichoke Salad. In this varied collection,you’ll find yummy egg dishes, fabulous dessertsand tempting seafood dishes. Each recipeincludes the level of difficulty, detailed servingsuggestions, nutritional content, and prep andcook times. Quick to make, most dishes can beprepared in 30 minutes or less!

Pages: 608Size: 6 1/2" x 8 5/8"AVAILABLE NOW!ISBN: 978-1-60652-184-7RD Code: 0979Retail: $34.95, Flexi-bound

Spilling theBeans on theCat’s PajamasSee Page 10

Reader’s DigestWebster’sCanadianDictionary andThesaurusSee Page 12

Long LifePrescriptionSee Page 3

Modern Mediterranean Cooking

Author of Cooking for Isaiah, SilvanaNardone is the Editor-in-Chief of Everyday

with Rachael Ray magazine and the mother offood allergy wonder kid Isaiah.


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Best of the BacklistReader’s Digest Guide to Skin Care

From homemade treatments to high-tech solutions, discover thesecrets to beautiful and healthy skin! This ultimate resource inskin care shows you how to nourish your skin, from eating yourgreens and hydrating with water to moisturizing and protecting itfrom the harmful rays of the sun. Learn to triumph over aging with anti-aging therapies and creams, and the important role thatvitamins and antioxidants play in skin health. You’ll explore: Howthe skin works: From regulating body temperature to its role as a barrier against injury and infection; Which skin signs point toinner health problems: Including vitamin and iron deficiencies,insufficient sleep, liver and heart problems; Beauty and skincare:Learn about the latest advancements in maintaining youthful skin including anti-aging treatments and cosmetic procedures;Skin conditions and treatments: Such as acne, dry skin, and eczema. Includesimportant information aboutskin cancer prevention, andmuch more!


Grow Your Own Drugs

With more than 150 full-color photos and easy step-by-stepinstructions, creating these all-natural remedies will be a breeze.Find out how to make simple creams, salves, teas, lozenges,and much more with ingredients you can grow at home or findat your local market. Best of all, 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 disordersfrom heartburn to constipation; Kid’s remedies such as headlice and eczema; Under the weather helps with colds and flu,coughs and sore throats; Female- specific problems reduce oralleviate symptoms from PMS to hot flashes. Grow Your OwnDrugs is the perfect companion for both those concerned aboutthe provenance of what’s being put into their body, and thesavvy consumer who’d rathersave loads of money onfood, medicine and beauty supplies.

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

Reader’s Digest Guide to Eye Care

Learn how to take proper care of your eyes and halt deterioratingvision! This clear, comprehensive and thoroughly illustrated book covers everything from the mechanics and basic structureof the eye, to the latest advancements in medical research andcosmetic care. Using easy-to-understand language, experts inOphthalmology Weizer and Stein, explain eye basics, eye diseases, treatments, and age-related conditions. Discover: Howto relieve dry eye, headaches and eye pain; the vitamins andantioxidants that play a huge role in the health of the eye, and to maximize their benefits. Includes the latest high-techsolutions, and age-related conditions you should look out for.Plus, this essential book debunks anti-aging methods that simply don’t work, and explains those with proven results.Loaded with fun, interactivetrivia boxes from Test YourEye Q to Optical Illusion.An invaluable guide!


101 Ways to Improve Your MemoryTrain your brain and develop your memory in a fun new way! Amazingly visual –bursting with over 1,000 photos, puzzles, games, tricks and strategies, discoverinnovative ways to keep mental juices flowing and stretch your memory muscle.Begin with a variety of quizzes revealing your brain’s strengths and weaknesses.Learn which senses you use the most, howour minds organize knowledge, why we forgetthings, how memory functions at differentstages of life, even how to incorporate tipsand tricks into your daily life! A perfect gift for the whole family!


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 sodaand techniques like simple acupressure. From eating fish to help you feel better during allergy season, to using duct tape to get rid of warts,discover 1,801 do-it-yourself home remedies covering more than 100 common conditions and complaints,with each remedy doctor-vetted to ensuresafe 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


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Best of the BacklistFood Cures

Wouldn’t you rather eat a decadent piece of dark chocolatethan swallow a potentially dangerous pill? Welcome to thenew world of food as medicine, where nature’s bounty has thepower to ease, erase, and abolish many of the nagging healthproblems and major killers of our day. Discover how to heal,treat and prevent 57 ailments and health complaints withcommon foods and nutritional supplements. Learn to loweryour blood pressure with bananas, delay arthritis with pome-granate juice, calm your allergies with fish, fight heart diseasewith oatmeal, and reduce high cholesterol with peanuts.Based on hundreds of studies and backed by a prestigiouspanel of experts, you’llfind 75 delicious, easy-to-make healing recipes, 20top “healing foods,” thetop 10 healing herbs andspices, and much more!

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

Long Life Prescription

Wouldn’t it be great if you could erase the damage you’vealready done to your body? Or how about combating ailments, preventing disease, and securing a healthy future?Welcome to the breakthrough new medical research teachingyou easy and effective ways to live longer, healthier, and moreenergized than ever before. Based on more than 500 clinicalstudies and interviews with more than 100 top doctors,you’re taken beyond conventional advice about diet and exercise, to proven and specific keys to living well. Learn thenecessary skills to defuse the stresses of daily life; how tounderstand the underlying causes of good health and howyou can protect yourself against diseases such as heartattacks, strokes, cancer,and diabetes. Find outhow to repair any damageyou may have alreadydone to your health, andmuch more!


Neurobics

Did you know that medical research has proven conclusively that yourbrain, like any muscle, benefits from a regular work out? So, get ready to pump up your brain with Neurobics! This medically supporteddoctrine is based on the scientific premise that when you provide themind with unusual stimuli, you strengthen it. Quickly learn alternatethinking strategies and to identify your own personal strengths andweaknesses. Learn how to create and customize an exercise routinethat is specifically catered to your needs, or work through these brain-bending puzzles from beginning to end. From sudoku to mazes,you’ll find over 100 entertaining and challenging puzzles. Puzzles arestructured by type, and within each section by difficulty. As you workyour way through each chapter, you’ll build your skills with ease andconfidence to take on more complex puzzles. Loaded with simple-to-follow tricks and tips, withthe solutions to each one at theend of each chapter.

Pages: 176 pagesSize: 71/2" x 93/4"ISBN: 978-1-60652-120-5RD Code: 0986Retail: $34.95, Hardcover

Disease Free12 Steps to Total Prevention

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Magic Foods Keeping blood sugar steady is a must from managing diabetes to protecting against health concerns such asheart 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; howportion control can have dramatic effects; the benefits ofincreasing fiber in your meal; how to prepare foods thatgradually raise blood sugar and allow it to fall gently.Includes 100 delicious recipes designed for better bloodsugar. A must-have guide to good health!


Good Health is a Choice You Make,

Not a Pill YouTake!



Your Health: What Works, What Doesn’tCan you really get cancer from your cell phone? Should you be taking a dailydose of multivitamins? In this meticulously researched guide to improving yourhealth, whether it’s something you eat, take, use or do, you’ll discover what reallyworks and what doesn’t. Organized into four simple to use sections, Getting theTruth helps you learn how to be a smart medical consumer, from understandingconditions to discovering the top medical misconceptions. Your General Healthcovers foods, weight loss and fitness, medical tests and more. Discover whichtreatments work, and the ones that don’t for problems such as anxiety, and highblood pressure in Treating What Ails You. In Is it Safe or Dangerous? find outwhich common products and practices like acupuncture and cookware are safeand effective, and which ones aren’t. An outstanding resource!

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Best of the BacklistEat to Beat Diabetes

Whether you’re diabetic, pre-diabetic or just want to lose weight,you can control your blood sugar with delicious recipes. Based onthe newest findings, the very best way to beat diabetes is to eathealthy food, and in proper portions. In this extraordinaryresource, you’ll learn about the wonderful combinations of ingredients from flavorful spices to savory seasonings used to create these luscious healthy meals. And, each recipe has nutritional information and food choices per serving based on the Canadian Diabetic Association’s meal planning guidelines.From an Apricot-Pecan Muffin to a Sausage Jambalaya orSmoked Haddock & Potato Pie, you can enjoy over 300 delicious,nutritious recipes specially created to stabilize your bloodsugar and improve your entirefamily’s health!


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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

Everyday 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


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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!


Vegetarian

Featuring over 250 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 shows you how easy it is to cook in-seasonusing locally-grown produce.A great way to help your localeconomy and saves youloads of money, too!

Pages: 608Size: 61/3" x 81/3

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

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!


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!

Pages: 256Size: 7" x 91/8"ISBN: 978-0-89821-779-7RD Code: 1004Retail: $34.95, Hardcover

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


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Best of the BacklistQuick 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!

Pages: 704Size: 6 1/2" x 85/8"ISBN: 978-0-7621-0981-4RD Code: 0875Retail: $34.95, Hardcover

Simple & Delicious Cookbook Vol.2

Make mealtime magic every day of the week! In this sequel to the bestselling Simple & Delicious, you’ll find over 260 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!

Pages: 256Size: 7" x 9 1/8"ISBN: 978-0-89821-767-4RD Code: 0972Retail: $18.95, Softcover

30-Minute Cookbook

Discover 300 inspiring dishes simply bursting with flavor, and each one kitchen-tested to ensure they can be made in 30 minutes or less. With more than 300 color photos of the finished dishes and simple step-by-step instructions, this book is the perfect guide for boththe beginner and more experienced cooks. Each recipeemphasizes fresh, healthy ingredients, with nutritionalguidelines, and is inspired by the cuisines from the FarEast, to Mexico and the Middle East. Features includevaluable time-saving techniques and tips, complete preparation and cooking times, and more. A must forevery busy meal-maker! Pages: 320

Size: 8 3/8" x 10 7/8"ISBN: 978-0-88850-790-7RD Code: 0626Retail: $24.95, Softcover

Simple & Delicious CookbookThe original bestselling Simple & Delicious Cookbook! Burstingwith over 260 timesaving, delicious, kitchen-tested recipes, takingonly 10, 20 or 30 minutes to prepare. You’ll find 60 delectablemain dish choices such as beef, pork, poultry, seafood, andmeatless options, too! Round out any meal with savory soups,refreshing salads, satisfyingsides, and sensational desserts. Includes step-by-stepinstructions, cooking and preptimes, and more!

Pages: 256Size: 7" x 9 1/8"ISBN: 978-0-89821-515-1RD Code: 0772Retail: $17.95, Softcover

Just 5 ThingsGet ready to create scrumptious meals using only five ingredients, or less!Quick and easy to make, this must-have cookbook is bursting with more than300 mouthwatering can’t miss dishes from snacks and appetizers to maincourses and desserts! Try an appetizer of Caramelized Onion and SpinachTarts, a Roasted Bell Pepper Soup, a main of Baked Fish with Capers andLemon and a sweet finish with homemadeStrawberry and Yogurt Ice Cream. Each dishincludes prep and cooking times, and is illustrated with an eye-popping color photo,to guarantee success!

Pages: 704 Size: 61/2" x 8 5/8"ISBN: 978-0-7621-0980-7RD Code: 0858Retail: $34.95, Flexibound


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!


Casseroles Slow Cooker & SoupsCraving a home-style meal? In this ultimate cookbook for comfortcooking, you’ll find over 530 delicious, easy-to-make family favoriterecipes all tested, tasted, and approved. Featuring trendy one-potcooking and 3 classic cooking methods: Meal-in-one casseroles, bubbling slowcooked specialties, and thick, hearty soups. Crammed

with enticing color photos, and a widevariety of sensational recipes fromappetizers to entrees and evendesserts. Best of all, most recipes aremeal-in-one (protein, carb, and veggie) ensuring you and yourfamily enjoy both a nutritious and delicious meal!

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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!



The 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!



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Best of the BacklistOur Canada: Picture Perfect Off the Beaten Path

Are you planning a road trip for your next vacation? Would you preferuncrowded, budget-friendly, best-kept secret spots? Presenting thecompletely revised and updated, all-time best-selling Reader’s Digesttravel book to the United States – Off the Beaten Path. Spotlightingover 1,000 most overlooked must-see destinations in the U.S., thisextremely readable vacation planner reveals the best-kept secret spotsfor travelers of every age, temperament, and budget. State-by-state,discover America’s many treasures that include: An incredible journeyto New Hampshire ’s castle in the clouds or wind your way through thedinosaur trails in Colorado. Crammed with up-to-the-minute touristinformation 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 adedicated website – offthebeaten.rd.com. The perfect planner for an unforgettable vacation, andendless hours of armchair traveling, too!


Most Scenic Drives in AmericaDiscover the latest tourist information, up-to-date maps, website links, and more! Each of the 120 information-packed drives, carefully reviewed by state tourism offices, and, wherenecessary, specially redrawn for this volume. Find 1,000's of fascinating facts about wildlife,annual festivals, plus suggestions for side trips along each route. Designed for flexibility travelthe whole route, circle a loop, or head straight for a scenic overlook. From the Atlantic to thePacific, this spectacular reference is bursting with over400 photos. Discover the most scenic road whetherembarking on a tour of a region, to a familiar destination,or simply out for a day trip close to home – easily findthe perfect trip with this unique, all-inclusive planner.


Pages: 1,024Size: 63/8" x 91/4"ISBN: 978-1-55475-052-8RD Code: 1096Retail: $39.95, Hardcover

Our Canada: Picture Perfect offers readers a new look at this great land of ours. Drawing on five years' worth of stunning photography and stories submitted to Our Canada Magazine, this book opens up Canada's different regions to exploration likenever before. This book features eye-popping photographs with accompanying text supplied by gifted amateurs and seasoned professionals alike. You’ll see our magnificent country through thewords and images of your fellow Canadians, and get a uniquelypersonal look at all five regions of our great land. From BritishColumbia and The West, to Central Canada, Atlantic Canada andThe North, you’ll explore each region’s beauty, while gaining a better understanding of the similarities and intangibles that bringus together as a nation. Discover the areas of the country you’vealways wanted to visit, and perhaps ones you never even knewexisted. Our Canada: PicturePerfect is simply an unabashedcelebration of Canadianness in all its many facets!


North American Wine Routes

Get set to expand your palate with wines ranging from Quebec’s ice cider to New York State’s new biodynamicwines! 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 each route, you’ll learn about each region’s local wine history,along with excellent information on the particular grape varieties growing there, plus vineyard accommodations,restaurants, and more! Find out about regional foods andevents you can expect to encounter along your journey. Learnwhat to look for on wine labels, the secrets of buying direct,plus a preview of what to expect at a wine tasting. IncludesVineyard addresses,phone numbers andwebsites. A sensationalgift for every wine enthusiast!


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Reader’s Digest Webster’sCanadian Dictionary and Thesaurus


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 guideteaches you how to select the right pot, choose the best plants, how to plant each

container, where to place them for best resultsand maintenance tips to ensure your plants flourish. Featuring 40 creative planting plans,with plant lists, step-by-step instructions, loadsof mouthwatering recipes, and more. Perfect for gardeners of every skill level.

Pages: 160Size: 9" x 91/2"ISBN: 978-0--7621-0842-8RD Code: 0682Retail: $29.95, Hardcover

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The essential guide to help you find your next escape destinationright in your own backyard! Learn from the experts in this collection of over 50 inspiring ideas how to enhance your outdoor space with furniture, paths, patios and decks, andmore. Each project includes the skill level, complete cutting lists,and illustrated step-by-step instructions. Plus, you’ll find 100s of color photos of the finished products. And, each projectbegins with an introduction to the tools, techniques, materials,approximate costs and time it should take to complete. Burstingwith professional tips and loads of inspiration, instructional photos and illustrations. Find fresh ideas – low in cost and high in impact – sure toadd style and value toevery home!


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!


1,519 All-Natural All-AmazingGardening Secrets

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!

Pages: 384Size: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2"ISBN: 978-0-7621-0723-0RD Code: 0641Retail: $34.95, Hardcover

PerennialsLearn to create a beautiful care-free garden you’ll enjoy for years to come! Perennials is the ultimate practicalresource to successfully help you choose, plant and maintain perennials, with year round advice from early

spring to the first frost.Includes all the latesttrends in gardening – an indispensable guide for every gardener!



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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 coming home! 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!


Know Your Dog

Birds in Your BackyardContaining 600 original paintings of every major North American bird –nesting, feeding, flying, at work, and at play! Learn how to identify whatto look for such as size and markings, nests and habitats, and breedingand feeding. Fun to read with loads of fascinating facts, it’s convenientlyorganized to easily access information.Includes a traveler’s guide with morethan 360 places where birders go forthe best watching, and at-a-glancerange maps to identify where andwhen each species can be found.


Book of North American Birds Designed to enhance the growing popularity of bird watching, this four-book-in-one richly illustrated guide combines bird watching, bird identification, gardening and easy-to-build projects! Learn the basics ofbird watching, and discover over 170 varieties of birds and butterflies, and how to identify their markings. Includes an A-Z landscaping guide to75 flowers, plants, trees and shrubs, andloads of easy step-by-step projects. Anindispensable resource for every birder,gardener, and do-it-yourselfer, alike!



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Best of the BacklistNature’s Great Events

An extraordinary journey! Showcasing our planet’s most spectacularnatural events from landscape-influencing climatic movements tothe individual animals those events affect. Reader’s Digest nowbrings you the companion book to the latest stunning TV seriesfrom the BBC team that created the award winning documentaryPlanet Earth. In this breathtaking book, each of the six chapters is set in a spectacular region on earth, and begins with a specificanimal or group, like a herd of African elephants, or a Canadiangrizzly bear. You follow their intimate and emotional stories as theystruggle with their day-to-day lives, leading up to a major naturalevent. In stunning detail, you’ll be transported to British Columbia’srainforests and almost taste the grizzly’s dependence on the annual salmon run. Feel the relief as the rains that flush Serengetiwith luscious greenery bringzebras, lions and cheetahsout to graze. A must foreveryone concerned about global warming and our planet!


The Story of Science

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 tothe landmark BBC television series, The Story of Science: Power,Proof and Passion. This unique book tells the story of how historymade science and science made history. Lavishly illustrated, you’llfind each story and anecdote clearly written, accessible and fun to read. You’ll learn the stories behind some of the world’s mostinfluential – or most bizarre – inventions, discoveries and theories.Delve into the effects that a revolution, war or cultural movementcan have on the everyday work of science and follow the history ofeach discovery by theme. From ancient times to the present, thisfascinating book traces theremarkable breakthroughs inevery area of science. A must-have discovery of how ideaschanged our world!


Did you know that only a short while ago, quasars, pulsars,and dark energy didn’t exist? At least, science hadn’t yet “discovered” their existence. And that a single question “What is a planet?” sparked a furious debate that resulted in a “new” solar system that suggests there are 12 planetsinstead 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 ourSun, its planets and their moons along with the latestresearch and technology being used to study and define the mysteries of space. You’ll learn how to read the night sky, the Constellations and much more. Includes over 200 spectacular photosand a stunning gatefold of the galaxies.


Where Did Pluto Go?

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PLANISPHERE!

Earth Essential AtlasDid you know that the Trans-Canada Highway is the longest national highway in the world? That 1.75 millionspecies have been formally classified, of which around half are insects? Unique and authoritative with a specialfocus on our great nation, this comprehensive atlas combines breathtaking imagery with crucial facts, statistics,and essential information about the fascinating world we live in. In this exclusive Canadian edition, produced ina beautifully clear and distinctive style, you’ll find a complete overview of each continent, accompanied by stunning photography. Learn about the unique characteristics of each country, with fascinating thematic

spreads that bring perspective to topics such as climate and weather patterns, population density, religion, plants and animals, the environmentand more. Discover detailed cartography through its 127 up-to-date maps,including the most recent border and boundary changes, and an extensiveGazetteer. Informative, educational and simply a must for every home library!


Traditional GardenWisdom: Back to BasicsTime-Tested Techniques for Creating a Natural,Sustainable Outdoor SpaceSee Page 9

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A companionbook to the BBC/DiscoveryChannel TVseries Nature'sMost AmazingEvents.


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Best of the BacklistDigital 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!


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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The Grandparent’s Bookof 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


Quick & EasyLoom KnittingSet

Pages: 128-pageProject BookSize: 111/2" x 81/2"ISBN: 978-0-7621-0870-1RD Code: 0753Retail: $39.95, Kit

New Complete Guide to SewingStep-by-Step Techniquesfor Making Clothes andHome AccessoriesSee Page 7

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How to Do Just AboutAnything on a Computer Hints, Terrific Tips and Helpful How-Tos to Harness the Power of your PC -- Plus a Comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide


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Best of the BacklistAcrylic 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 loads more!


Knitter’s Yarn Palette

An invaluable resource for every knitting enthusiast! Find allthe latest yarns and designs, up-to-date information on thenewest colors and textures, and loads of inspiration forusing 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 widerange of projects. Bursting with more than 200 full-colorphotos of 100s of yarns in every color, texture, and fiberimaginable. Discover 30 dazzling original projects includingan iridescent shawl inspired by coral, seaweed, and watermovement in intense blues and greens. Knitters of all skilllevels are sure to gain confidence as they experiment andselect alternatives to yarns specified in patterns, and moreexperienced knitters willfind the inspiration tocreate their own uniquedesigns. Loaded withtips, and much more!


How to Paint Watercolor Flowers

Bring a beautiful flower photograph to life in vivid watercolor! Thisinnovative painting course, both user-friendly and inspirational,teaches you step-by-step how to create works of watercolor art.And, best of all, you can learn at your own pace and in your ownspace. Lavishly illustrated, this wonderful course presents youwith more than 60 professional full-color floral photos, and over150 instructional illustrations. From exquisite roses, to vibrantcolored birds of paradise – you’ll find a stunning floral photo-graph on one side of the spread, with the easy instructions onthe facing page. Includes techniques that range from the verybasic to the more advanced. From laying washes to methods ofsalt granulation and waxresist, each technique isclearly explained. Packed with solid advice, loads oftips, and more!

Pages: 160Size: 81/2" x 11"ISBN: 978-1-60652-168-7RD Code: 1041Retail: $34.95, ConcealedWiro, Hardcover

Creative Watercolour Artist Create beautiful watercolour paintings in no time! This innovative, inspirational set presentsa start-from-scratch course with a full range of watercolour techniques in an innovativebook format with flip over pages. This set also includes a complete starter 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 find everything needed

to get started. As you work your way through each of the 12 stunning watercolour paintings, you build your skills asyou learn a new technique with each project. For painters of all levels of experience, this all-in-one set includes advanced techniques, expert advice,loads of encouragement and a clear approach to developing your own style!

Pages: 96Size: 101/2" x 71/2"ISBN: 978-0-88850-878-2RD Code: 0859Retail: $34.95, Kit

The UltimateSourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stitches

Pages: 320Size: 8 1/2" x 9 "ISBN: 978-0-7621-0405-5RD Code: 0373Retail: $39.95, Hardcover


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Best of the BacklistEasy as Pi

What is the significance behind Ray Bradbury's title Fahrenheit451? Is fourth-dimensional thinking really out of this world?This extraordinary reference decodes the origins of numericalexpressions, explores the role of numbers in novels, film, culturesand religion, and gets to the root of math and science terms andtheories. Whether you’re mathematically inclined or not, you’llquickly discover how numbers rule our everyday lives. From figures of speech and literature to mythology, Easy as Pi exploresNumbers in Language: The origins of words and phrases that contain numbers, such as “Three Sheets to the Wind” and “CloudNine”; Numbers in Fiction: A look at novels and films whosethemes, titles, or characters are rooted in numbers, such as thenumber “007” assigned to James Bond; Numbers in Math andScience: A review of terms you learned in school, alongwith easy, and fascinatingexplanations of RomanNumerals, sound waves, thefourth dimension, and more!


i before e (except after c)

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!

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

My Grammar and I…Or Should That Be Me?

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!


An Apple a DayOld-Fashioned Proverbs –Timeless Words to Live BySee Page 11 Pages: 176

Size: 53/8" x 8"ISBN: 978-1-60652-167-0RD Code: 1089Retail: $17.95, Hardcover

E=MC2

Simple Physics. Why BalloonsRise, Apples Fall and Golf Ballsgo Awry


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

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Best of the BacklistA Certain “Je Ne Sais Quoi”

Have you ever wondered where the word “Fiasco” originated?How about “Ketchup” or “Honcho”? Find out where in theworld the most common and useful English words origins liein this fantastic collection! Comprehensive and meticulouslyresearched, this is a fascinating look at common wordsderived from dozens of foreign languages. Organizedalphabetically, you’ll find this book an accessible lexicon offoreign words and phrases that we tend to use liberally in oureveryday conversations. Discover everything from aficionado(Spanish) to zeitgeist (German), and everything in between.Each entry includes translations, definitions, origins, and adescriptive timeline ofeach item’s evolution.Includes fun, quirkyquotes with whimsicalillustrations sprinkledthroughout.

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

You Know You’re Middle Aged When…

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!


The 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!


I Used to Know ThatDo you remember what a conjunction is? Or what the basics of photo-synthesisare? Help is at hand with this incredible pocket sized resource that reveals theanswers 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, butmay not remember completely or accurately. In short snippets, find information

on the English language and literature, math,biology, chemistry, religion, history and more!Features the most important facts, theories,equations, and rules that you were taught yearsago, plus many new facts. Completely accurateand up-to-date!

Pages: 176Size: 5 3/8" x 8 "ISBN: 978-0-7621-0995-1RD Code: 0886Retail: $16.95, Hardcover

Under the Covers and Between the Sheets Can you name the science fiction writers and the modern-day inventions andtechnologies they predicted decades ahead of their time? Covering both modernand classic literature, from Dr. Seuss to Shakespeare, this book is bursting withfun, fascinating topics. Discover the real-life stories and inspirations behindbeloved characters like Winnie the Pooh. Learn about horror writers and their own

worst fears. Read the stories about the mostshocking literary hoaxes in publishing history.Simply a great read from cover-to-cover, or dipin at any point for a fun conversation-starter.Loaded with entertaining, behind-the-scenesstories, and surprising facts!

Pages: 176 Size: 53/8" x 8"ISBN: 978-1-60652-034-5RD Code: 0998Retail: $19.95, Hardcover


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When a crime is committed, investigators search for “hot” clues. Butwhat happens when the trail turns cold? Unsolved Crimes presentsthe victims, the details of the investigation, and the suspects in eachcase. Best of all, this unique interactive book invites you to help withthe investigation. With all available evidence presented, the “LingeringDoubts” sidebars ask unanswered questions to give you the chance totry and solve each crime. Bursting with high profile cases and quirkymysteries, you’ll examine: The biggest art heist in history when twomen dressed like police officers stole works such as Degas, andManet from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston in 1990;and the mysterious shooting death of Christopher Wallace, the influential rapper known as Notorious B.I.G. in 1997. Fully illustratedwith photographs and drawings,explore the poisoning of Russianstate security service officerAlexander Litvinenko, and many more. A hands-on compelling read!

Jumped, Fell, or Pushed Unseen WorldUnsolved Crimes

The newspaper headline reads: Baffling 10 Year Old Cold CaseSolved Through DNA! In the 21st Century, to get away with murder takes a whole lot more than a fabricated alibi. Thanks to advances in the science of forensics, many of the world’s mostdangerous, psychotic, violent, and cunning criminals can now beuncovered and brought to justice. Jumped, Fell, or Pushed?explores forensic investigation including how a forensic unit oper-ates, the role of the coroner, the investigation of trace evidence,DNA analysis, and serology. 50 high profile international casesprovide detailed insight into the criminal investigation and how itwas solved. Learn how Ted Bundy was convicted based on hisdental records matching bite marks on his victims’ skin. Discoverhow Canadian David Milgardwas exonerated with DNA evidence after serving over 20 years in prison. Includesa comprehensive forensics glossary. A fascinating read!

Question: Is there an afterlife? Is there a parallel worldthat we can’t see? Explore the answers in this timely volume that brings together the many facets of the paranormal world. You’ll examine everything fromreincarnation and déjà vu to auras and apparitions,along with detailed explanations of the methods andmeans of contacting spirits, plus delve into UFO’s,Stonehenge, and mystical Beasts. You’re expertly guided through a wide spectrum of mysterious eventsfrom psychic healing, parapsychology, telephathy, ghosthunters, andmuch more. A riveting collection!




SuperstitionsDo you know why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky? Or why we knock on wood?Bursting with over 1,000 superstitions and folklore beliefs from around the world, findall the answers as to “how” many long-standing, long-believed superstitions actuallycame about. Beautifully illustrated, this extensively researched collection focuses onimportant aspects of our lives from home and workto money, health, and relationships. Find out howsuperstitions evolved, which ones are still current,why some things, such as black cats, are lucky inone culture and unlucky in another. Exhilarating and entertaining!

Pages: 256Size: 73/4" x 9 3/4"ISBN: 978-0-7621-0922-7RD Code: 0821Retail: $34.95, Hardcover


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The Reader’s Digest Keyboard CourseA unique music course designed for those who read little orno music! Each arrangement can be enjoyed in a variety ofways: Vocal lines, black easy-to-play piano lines, blue melodylines for a variety of instruments, and peel-off numbered stickers that can be easily placed onto the keysfor those getting started! From the glorious melodies andlyrics of composers such as Irving Berlin and Rogers andHammerstein, it features over 100 of the best-selling, best-known songs of our time!

Sleep to be Sexy, Smart and Slim

Why aren’t women sleeping, and what can be done tohelp? Bursting with over 400 doctor-tested tips, tricks,and strategies! Find out how sleep affects sex, weight,IQ, aging, memory, cancer and more. Discover howyour sleep is affected by eating certain foods or taking drugs before going to bed. Learn that by simplytaking a nap you can reset your heart rate, bloodpressure, and immune system. This easy-to-useresource focuses on the solutions for the unique sleepproblems facing women in every stage of life, fromteens to seniors. Discover the 9 simple steps toensure a great night’s sleep. Start sleeping tonight,and every nightwith the help andguidance fromthis exceptionalresource!

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

Dreams & Nightmares

Unlock the power of your dreams and nightmares! In thisunique flipbook style, learn how to interpret your dreams andnightmares and acquire important insights to achieving yourpotential in waking life. One side of the book explores dreamsand the other half nightmares – two sides of the same phenomena. This wonderful resource will help reveal the mysteries as it becomes your personal guide to understandingthis illusory world. You’ll find it clarifies what dreams and nightmares are, why we have them, and how to best use themto gain insight into your own life. You’ll discover common dreamsymbols such as angels, monsters, and animals, explore universal dream symbols from falling to travelling; and examinethe theories of the major dream theorists, from Freud to Jung,to current modern-day theorists such as Revonsou.Beautifully illustrated, this special flip-format book is sureto make a perfect gift, too!


The Complete Guitar Course

Learn to play the guitar with confidence – at your ownpace, and in your own home space! Professional guitaristTom Fleming lends his expertise in this comprehensive,easy-to-use guide. Beautifully designed, this highly visualcourse takes you step by step through music lessons inevery style. Learn everything there is to know – fromchoosing and tuning a guitar, to mastering basic notesand chords, techniques and strumming patterns, and thenonto the more advanced chords and structures. And,unlike most introductory guitar books, you’ll be practicingyour lessons with mega hits in all genres from “AmazingGrace” to “You’ve Got a Friend.” Includes 25 biographiesof legendary guitarplayers and more!

Pages: 256Size: 8 7/8" x 11"ISBN: 978-1-60652-159-5RD Code: 1068Retail: $24.95, Softcover

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Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things

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 fun, andguaranteed to be a resource you’ll turn to again and again!

Pages: 384Size: 7 3/4" x 1 0"ISBN: 978-1-60652-021-5RD Code: 0904Retail: $21.95, Softcover

More Extraordinary Uses For Ordinary Things The Complete IllustratedBook of Herbs

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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Reader’s Digest 201130-Minute Cookbook .................................................24101 Ways to Improve Your Memory............................201,519 All-Natural All-Amazing Gardening Secrets.........271,801 Home Remedies .............................................20

AA Certain “Je Ne Sais Quoi” ......................................33Acrylic Secrets .........................................................31All-New, All-Natural Approach to Beating Diabetes ......................................................22Almost Homemade NEW! ..........................................14An Apple a Day NEW!................................................11

BBackyard Grilling .......................................................23Best Health: Women’s Health Encyclopedia..................5Best Weekend Projects .............................................27Birds in Your Backyard ..............................................28Book of North American Birds ...................................28Busy Family Cookbook, The .......................................23

CCake Mix Creations...................................................25Canadian Illustrated Guide to Green Gardening, The .................................................9Casseroles Slow Cooker & Soups..............................25Classics, The............................................................33Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual ...................................6Complete Guitar Course, The.....................................35Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs, The ....................36Cookies....................................................................25Cooking for Isaiah.....................................................19Creative Watercolour Artist ........................................31Crops in Pots ...........................................................27

DDigital SLR From Click to Print ...................................30Dinner on a Dime......................................................14Disease Free NEW!.....................................................3Dream Backyards .....................................................27Dreams & Nightmares...............................................35

EE=MC2...............................................................11, 32Earth Essential Atlas ..........................................12, 29Easy as Pi ................................................................32Easy Everyday Favorites AllRecipes.com.....................13Essential Stitch Collection, The....................................7Eat to Beat Diabetes.................................................22Everyday Arthritis Solution.........................................22Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things.......................36

FFood Cures...............................................................21Freezer Pleasers Cookbook .......................................16Fresh & Easy NEW!...................................................13

GGet Fit for Free & Ditch the Gym: Total Fitness NEW! .....................................................4Get Fit for Free! Home Workouts: Yoga & Pilates NEW!...................................................5Grandparent’s Book of Shared Memories, The............30Great Chicken Cookbook, The NEW! ..........................15Great Potato Cookbook, The......................................15Grill It!......................................................................23Grow Your Own Drugs................................................20Guilt Free Cooking ....................................................25

HHomemade...............................................................36How to Do Just About Anything on a Computer ...........30How to Paint Watercolor Flowers ................................31 How to Prune NEW! ....................................................8

Ii before e (except after c) ..........................................32I Used to Know That .................................................33

JJumped, Fell, or Pushed? ..........................................34Just 5 Things............................................................24

KKnitter’s Yarn Palette ................................................31Know Your Cat .........................................................28Know Your Dog .........................................................28

LLaughter Really is the Best Medicine NEW! ................10Long Life Prescription ...........................................3, 21

MMagic Foods.............................................................21Market Fresh Cookbook, The .....................................17Modern Mediterranean Cooking ................................19More Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things ..............36Most Scenic Drives in America, The ...........................26My Grammar and I…Or Should That Be Me?...............32

NNature’s Great Events...............................................29Neurobics.................................................................21New Complete Guide to Sewing NEW! ..........................7New Slow Cooker, The...............................................25North American Wine Routes.....................................26


OOff the Beaten Path ..................................................26Organic Gardening for the 21st Century .......................8Our Canada: Picture Perfect ......................................26Our Family Archive ....................................................30

PPasta NEW!..............................................................16Perennials ................................................................27Perfect Puppy, The....................................................28

QQuick & Easy Loom Knitting Set.................................30Quick Food ...............................................................24

RReader’s Digest Guide to Eye Care ............................20Reader’s Digest Guide to Skin Care ...........................20Reader’s Digest Keyboard Course, The ......................35Reader’s Digest Webster’s Canadian Dictionary and Thesaurus....................................12, 26

SSalads NEW! ............................................................17Save $20,000 with a Nail NEW IN SOFTCOVER! ...........6Simple & Delicious Cookbook....................................24Simple & Delicious Cookbook Vol. 2 ..........................24Sleep to Be Sexy, Smart and Slim .............................35Spilling the Beans on the Cat’s Pajamas..............10, 32 Story of Science, The..........................................29, 34Super Salads............................................................17Superstitions............................................................34

TTraditional Garden Wisdom: Back to Basics NEW! ..................................................9Traditional Kitchen Wisdom: Back to Basics ...............23

UUltimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stitches, The................................................31Under the Covers and Between the Sheets.................33Unseen World ...........................................................34Unsolved Crimes.......................................................34

VVegetarian ................................................................23

WWhere Did Pluto Go?.................................................29

YYou Know You’re Middle Aged When… .................11, 33Your Health: What Works, What Doesn’t.................4, 22

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