Random House New Releases - Reference - Between November 27, 2008 and December 27, 2009.

The Knot Bridesmaid Handbook by Carley Roney

2009-12-22T00:30:00-05:00

The Knot Bridesmaid Handbook Help the Bride Shine Without Losing Your Mind
Written by Carley Roney

"Will you be my bridesmaid?"

Now that you've said "Yes!", a whole world of joys--and jobs--awaits. The Knot, the #1 source for wedding information, has created this book to help you become a brilliant bridesmaid—which also means a brilliant therapist, communications coordinator, stylist, and bodyguard to the bride.

You'll get the real deal on:

The duties: What you need to do in the months leading up to the big celebration, and on the big day

The parties: How to throw a fab bachelorette and a shower the bride will always remember

The dress: How to magically ensure you'll love it as much as the bride does

The other gals: How to deal with the best and worst from your fellow maids

Sprinkled throughout are tons of bonus pointers on how not to break the bank and the lowdown from real-life bridesmaids before you, and their hilarious or horrifying anecdotes of brazen brides and bridesmaids behaving badly.

The book that every bride secretly wishes her bridesmaids would read, The Knot Bridesmaid Handbook is the indispensable companion for anyone who wants to be the perfect attendant—and have fun doing it!

How to Sew a Button by Erin Bried

2009-12-15T00:30:00-05:00

How to Sew a Button And Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother Knew
Written by Erin Bried

“Waste not, want not” with this guide to saving money, taking heart, and enjoying the simple pleasures of life.

Nowadays, many of us “outsource” basic tasks. Food is instant, ready-made, and processed with unhealthy additives. Dry cleaners press shirts, delivery guys bring pizza, gardeners tend flowers, and, yes, tailors sew on those pesky buttons. But life can be much simpler, sweeter, and richer–and a lot more fun, too! As your grandmother might say, now is not the time to be careless with your money, and it actually pays to learn how to do things yourself!

Practical and empowering, How to Sew a Button collects the treasured wisdom of nanas, bubbies, and grandmas from all across the country–as well as modern-day experts–and shares more than one hundred step-by-step essential tips for cooking, cleaning, gardening, and entertaining, including how to

• polish your image by shining your own shoes
• grow your own vegetables (and stash your bounty for the winter)
• sweeten your day by making your own jam
• use baking soda and vinegar to clean your house without toxic chemicals
• feel beautiful by perfecting your posture
• roll your own piecrust and find a slice of heaven
• fold a fitted sheet to crisp perfection
• waltz without stepping on any toes

Complete with helpful illustrations and brimming with nostalgic charm, How to Sew a Button provides calm and comfort in uncertain times. By doing things yourself, with care and attention, you and your loved ones will feel the pleasing rewards of a job well done.

How to Sew a Button by Erin Bried

2009-12-15T00:30:00-05:00

How to Sew a Button And Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother Knew
Written by Erin Bried

The New Bantam-Megiddo Hebrew & English Dictionary, Revised by Dr. Edward A. Levenston

2009-12-08T00:30:00-05:00

The New Bantam-Megiddo Hebrew & English Dictionary, Revised
Written by Dr. Sivan Reuven and Dr. Edward A. Levenston

•Clear
• Precise
• Easy to use

The convenient, comprehensive, popular one-volume English/ Hebrew, Hebrew/English Dictionary
Now updated for the first time in thirty-five years
Thousands of new words in science, technology, and culture

•Tables of English irregular verbs
•Tables of the Hebrew noun and all forms of the Hebrew verb

An Uncommon History of Common Things by Henry Petroski

2009-11-17T00:30:00-05:00

An Uncommon History of Common Things
Written by Bethanne Patrick and John Thompson
Foreword by Henry Petroski

Sometime about 30,000 years ago, somebody stuck a sharp rock into a split stick—and presto! The axe was born. Our inquisitive species just loves tinkering, testing, and pushing the limits, and this delightfully different book is a freewheeling reference to hundreds of customs, notions, and inventions that reflect human ingenuity throughout history.

From hand tools to holidays to weapons to washing machines, An Uncommon History of Common Things features hundreds of colorful illustrations, timelines, sidebars, and more as it explores just about every subject under the sun. Who knew that indoor plumbing has been around for 4,600 years, but punctuation, capital letters, and the handy spaces between written words only date back to the Dark Ages? Or that ancient soldiers baked a kind of pizza on their shields—when they weren’t busy flying kites to frighten their foes?

Every page of this quirky compendium catalogs something fascinating, surprising, or serendipitous. A lively, incomparably browsable read for history buffs, pop culture lovers, and anyone who relishes the odd and extraordinary details hidden in the everyday, it will inform, amuse, astonish—and alter the way you think about the clever creatures we call humans.

Furry Logic: Don't Worry! by Ashleigh Brilliant

2009-10-27T00:30:00-05:00

Furry Logic: Don't Worry! Don't Worry!
Written by Jane Seabrook and Ashleigh Brilliant

National Geographic Family Reference Atlas of the World, Third Edition by John M. Fahey

2009-10-27T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Family Reference Atlas of the World, Third Edition
Written by National Geographic Society
Introduction by John M. Fahey

A modern atlas demands not just state-of-the-art cartography but a vast array of information organized clearly, efficiently, and above all, usefully—and that’s what the Family Reference Atlas provides: more than 1,000 maps, illustrations, and photographs; more than 400 charts and tables; and 30 global thematic spreads displaying key facts and figures on everything from biodiversity and the distribution of natural resources to world health and education, global Internet connectivity, and conflict and terror hot spots.

A comprehensive index makes it easy to pinpoint more than 40,000 locations all over the globe. Need to know the population of Brunei, what the weather’s like in San Juan in March, or how to use metric conversions? These answers and thousands more are at your fingertips. Readers learn about the planet itself—landforms, the biosphere, continental drift, environmental change—and the human world’s many dimensions, from political, religious, and economic data to population trends and the effect of globalization. The atlas even reaches beyond Earth to explore the solar system, the Milky Way, and the Universe.

National Geographic Concise History of Science and Invention by National Geographic

2009-10-27T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Concise History of Science and Invention An Illustrated Time Line
Written by National Geographic

From the ancient conquest of fire and the first turn of a wheel to the latest in scientific leaps toward the stars, this easy-access history offers a panoramic perspective on humankind’s restless quest for the laws, theories, and tools by which we can grasp and master our universe.

This concise, concentrated, consistently organized look at our species’ key scientific and innovative achievements spans all human history, presenting ten distinct eras from the first glimmers of intelligence to the cutting-edge technologies of the modern world. Within these intuitive divisions, all human scientific endeavors and achievement are divided into four general fields of inquiry and arrayed into four basic geocultural regions for easy comparison in a logical, systematic grid format highlighted by 350 photographs, maps, illustrations, and diagrams that add graphic emphasis to key information. Special two-page feature spreads explore the most revolutionary developments in greater depth; compelling, expertly composed essays and memorable quotations add sparkle; and informative sidebars provide specifically focused items of information about particular inventions, ideas, or themes. Completing this comprehensive approach, an extensive glossary explains unfamiliar terms, and a detailed index makes it a simple matter to follow a particular field or process from its origin through its complete cross-cultural evolution. This is a reference as usefully accessible as it is inherently fascinating.

National Geographic Atlas of China by National Geographic

2009-10-20T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Atlas of China
Written by National Geographic

Boasting more than 300 full-color maps and illustrations, this essential atlas dramatically highlights the tremendous changes occurring within China—the world’s fastest growing economy and most populous place—as well as their global implications. National Geographic maps the entire country with sections covering all provinces—including towns, cities, and transportation networks—to provide rich, comprehensive, and meticulously researched coverage of China’s dynamic landscape.

Ten major cities receive an entire spread with detailed maps and fact boxes. And as Shanghai prepares to host the 2010 World’s Fair—China’s first, expected to draw 70 million visitors—this important destination is charted extensively as well.

Fascinating thematic maps accurately post the latest information on trade, energy, natural resources, population, military strength, religion, languages, tourism, transportation, and more. A substantial place-name index helps the reader navigate to thousands of specific locations. A historical time line, commentaries, graphs, travel info, and photos complete the thorough yet succinct coverage of today’s China.

For the millions of vacationers who tour the country each year, companies doing business with China, students of history and geography, and others interested in world events, this timely reference will prove indispensable.

The Quotable Musician by Sheila E. Anderson

2009-10-20T00:30:00-05:00

The Quotable Musician From Bach to Tupac
Written by Sheila E. Anderson

In The Quotable Musician: From Bach to Tupac, music artists through the ages speak out in this illuminating collection of quotations. Both the famous and the obscure from every genre of music--including classical, rock, Latin, country, blues, and hip-hop–are celebrated in more than one thousand quotations sure to intrigue and delight. Quotes offer individual takes on the music world, other musicians, singing and “the song,” performing and rehearsing, success, fame, fortune, failure, and rejection. Readers will also see both the playful and serious sides of the music masters in sections on love, passion, relationships, and sex; aging and death; nature and healing; humor and witticisms; religion and spirituality; and much more. Special sections pay particular attention to the words of Ron Carter, T.S. Monk, the Beatles, and Benny Golson. Any musician or music lover will savor this collection of provocative, mischievous, and profound words from music personalities of the past and present.

The Black-out Book by Mike Brown

2009-10-13T00:30:00-05:00

The Black-out Book 500 Family Games and Puzzles for Wartime Entertainment
Written by Evelyn August
Introduction by Mike Brown

"Of all modern notions, the worst is this: that domesticity is dull. Inside the home, they say, is dead decorum and routine; outside is adventure and variety. But the truth is that home is the only place of liberty, the only spot on earth where a man [sic] can alter arrangements suddenly, make an experiment or indulge a whim." --G.K. Chesterton

Thus begins the Black-Out Book. At once a time capsule and a paean to domestic tranquility, the Black-Out brings together over five hundred games, pens�es, puzzles, jokes, and literary snippets a simpler, yet in many ways more dangerous time than our own. Published during one of the darkest hours of British history, a time when curfews and rationing kept people close to their homes, the book offers insights into a bygone time, but can still delight 70 years on.

While some passages are specific to 1940's England--'A thought for the petrol-rationed motorist' and 'What happened to the shilling?'--others are truly timeless--'Prayers of the Great' (Henry VIII, Raleigh, Plato), and 'What to do when sleep won't come.'

Published to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the start of WWII, but also at a time when Americans are turning once again toward domestic pleasures, the Black-Out Book is destined to find a new audience in the 21st century.

Prescription Drugs for Half Price or Less by Stephen Hyde

2009-10-07T00:30:00-05:00

Prescription Drugs for Half Price or Less
Written by Stephen Hyde

If you want to save up to 50, 70, even 90% on your prescription drug costs, this is the book you need. Stephen S. S. Hyde, founder of Hyde Rx Services Corporation, is the leading authority on low-cost prescription drug benefits, and now he’s offering individual consumers the expertise he provides to America’s employers and health plans. With the simple, cost-saving techniques outlined in this revolutionary book, you can save literally hundreds, even thousands of dollars on your family’s prescription medications. You’ll discover:
• The seven questions you should ask your doctor before he writes a prescription
• How your pharmacist can save you money
• How to get FREE prescription drugs
• How to save on generic, over-the-counter, and brand-name drugs
• How to get the lowest prices from retail, mail-order, online, and Canadian pharmacies
• How you may be eligible for discount cards and other assistance programs
• A Special Seniors Medicare Drug Benefit Report, and much more!
With an appendix of directories, pharmacies, and websites to get you started, this book will pay for itself with your very first prescription!

From the Trade Paperback edition.

American Bar Association Guide to Credit and Bankruptcy, Second Edition by American Bar Association

2009-09-29T00:30:00-05:00

American Bar Association Guide to Credit and Bankruptcy, Second Edition Everything You Need to Know About Credit Repair, Staying or Getting Out of Debt, and Personal Bankruptcy
Written by American Bar Association

From the experts at the American Bar Association, a comprehensive guide for how to handle credit & bankruptcy issues

The ABA Guide to Credit & Bankruptcy offers information during these challenging financial times on how to apply for, build, and protect your credit and to make the right choices when it comes to debt management and bankruptcy. This updated edition includes recent changes in bankruptcy laws as well as information on how to handle credit card rates, home equity loans and more.

Drunk by Brian Rea

2009-09-29T00:30:00-05:00

Drunk The Definitive Drinker's Dictionary
Written by Paul Dickson
Illustrated by Brian Rea

Here it is—from the Guinness World Records holder for the most English synonyms ever recorded, for the word “drunk.”

Wise-guy lexicographer Paul Dickson, a consulting editor at Merriam-Webster, has long held the record for collecting the "Most Synonyms" for any term in the English language. He made the Guinness Book of World Records with 2,231 terms meaning "drunk"–beating out no less than Benjamin Franklin, who published his own list (The Drinker's Dictionary) in 1736. But records are made to be broken . . . .

Enter Drunk, wherein Dickson breaks his own record by a mile with with 2,964 terms for tipsy: blitzed, roasted, on the sauce, whazood, whiskey frisky, and Boris Yelstinned. And thousands more.

An introduction puts the list into context: Why are there so many synonyms for "drunk" and how did Dickson get to collecting them? Dickson's wacky terms are annotated, too, and lushly illustrated, explaining the twist and turns of a language that has thousands of ways to describe somebody who is two sheets to the wind. How, for example, does a word like "blotto" go from the lips of P.G. Wodehouse, into the writings of Edmund Wilson, before landing with Otto from The Simpsons ("My name is Otto, I like to get blotto").

It's a terrific exploration of language and a meditation on drinking culture throughout the ages.

Religious Signing by Elaine Costello, Ph.D.

2009-09-29T00:30:00-05:00

Religious Signing A Comprehensive Guide for All Faiths
Written by Elaine Costello, Ph.D.

Since the fourth century, when Spanish monks first started signing to communicate during their vows of silence, sign language has been used in religious communities of all faiths. Present-day American Sign Language (ASL) carries on that tradition. Like any living language, it continues to grow and change to meet the communication needs of an ever more diverse religious population. This comprehensive guide, newly revised, updated, and expanded, gives you all the vocabulary you need to communicate effectively in any religious setting.

From Alleluia to Zizith, more than 750 signs and their specific meanings

Large, clear, upper-torso illustrations that show the corresponding movements of hands, body, and face

Easy-to-follow instructions to help you master the art of expressing signs

A complete index for quick access to any sign

With an essential section of religious “name signs,” the addition of signs for the Muslim faith, and an expanded selection of favorite verses, prayers, and blessings, this book is an indispensable resource for signers of all denominations. Written with expertise by an educator and author associated with the field of deafness for more than thirty years, it makes communicating by ASL in a religious setting simple and easy, no matter your level of experience.

The Pill Book (13th Edition) by Harold M. Silverman

2009-09-23T00:30:00-05:00

The Pill Book (13th Edition)
Written by Harold M. Silverman

For more than two decades, millions of consumers have trusted The Pill Book to provide official, FDA-approved drug information plus guidelines from leading pharmacists. Each drug is profiled in a concise, readable, and easy-to-understand entry, making The Pill Book the perfect reference when you have questions about the medications your doctor prescribes.

The most up-to-date information about the more than 1,800 most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States:

• Generic and brand-name listings that can help you save money
• What the drug is for, and how it works
• Usual dosages, and what to do if a dose is skipped
• Side effects and possible adverse reactions, highlighted for quick reference
• Interactions with other drugs and food
• Overdose and addiction potential
• Alcohol-free and sugar-free medications
• The most popular self-injected medications and their safe handling
• Information for seniors, pregnant and breast-feeding women, children, and others with special needs
• Cautions and warnings, and when to call your doctor
• 32 pages of actual-size color photographs of prescription pills

From the Trade Paperback edition.

The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do by Samantha Ettus

2009-09-22T00:30:00-05:00

The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do
Written by Samantha Ettus

"Utterly useful . . . its own cultural Rorschach." –New York Times

The simplest things are the hardest to master. This book provides unparalleled insights into how to accomplish your daily tasks better–more resourcefully, more effectively, and more efficiently–in a collection of brief, entertaining how-to essays by 100 of the world’s leading authorities. Topics include:

Interpersonal skills, such as how to listen by Larry King
Etiquette essentials, such as how to set a formal table by Peggy Post
Home pointers, such as how to paint a room by Bob Vila
Beauty basics, including how to apply lipstick by Bobbi Brown
Cooking tips, such as how to barbecue by Bobby Flay
Health hints, such as how to breathe by Bikram Choudhury
Athletic advice, including how to hit a tennis ball by Jennifer Capriati

"A brilliant package." –USA Weekend

"Packed with advice." –Newsweek

"The latest insights into how to do much of the day-to-day stuff better, more resourcefully, more effectively." –Family Circle

The Christmas Almanac by Natasha Tabori Fried

2009-09-15T00:30:00-05:00

The Christmas Almanac
Edited by Natasha Tabori Fried

The Christmas Almanac is the ultimate Christmas book. Part reference, part anthology, part cookbook, part history book, part songbook, part shopping guide, part crafts, and part trivia book, this hefty volume with 200 color illustrations belongs on every family’s shelf. Each of eight chapters is a combination of elements based on its particular theme. They include:

• Classic Stories–from The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Anderson to Eleanor Roosevelt’s Christmas at Hyde Park
• Poems–including A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore and Lewis Carroll’s Christmas Greetings from a Fairy to a Child
• Recipes–American standards such as Sugar Cookies and Cranberry Sauce; classic recipes from around the world; Christmas drinks; and entertaining ideas
• History & Traditions–The legend of St. Nick, why we hang stockings and much, much more!
• Carols–complete with lyrics and music, from “Deck the Halls” to “Silent Night”
• Games–to entertain children and grown-ups alike at holiday festivities
• Gifts–where to buy them, what to buy, gifts to make, stocking stuffer ideas, tipping guides, and Christmas card etiquette
• Facts & Trivia–Where is a white Christmas guaranteed? Who made the world’s largest Christmas card?
• Shopping–Want to get your tree fresh from Vermont? Serve the coolest hot chocolate around? Send out the best fruitcake?
• Entertainment–celebrations around the country and the world, the best concerts, festivals, movies, music, and ballets
• Tips–How to have a “green” Christmas, make sure Santa writes your kids back, and track him on-line as he makes his way around the world
• Crafts–learn how to make tree decorations, orange clove balls, mini cookie & candy trees, cookie puzzles, scented sachets, and snow globes!
• Volunteering–cook and deliver Christmas dinners, make a child’s Christmas wish list come true, or participate in a coat drive–here are tons of options!

The Knowledge Book by National Geographic

2009-09-15T00:30:00-05:00

The Knowledge Book Everything You Need to Know to Get by in the 21st Century
Written by National Geographic

Indispensable for every home, library, and office, The Knowledge Book distills thousands of years of humankind’s most significant ideas and achievements— explains how they are linked and why they are important—and packs everything into a single, irresistibly readable volume. The richly illustrated pages burst with essential facts from all major fields of knowledge: science, technology, philosophy, art, religion, economics, and more.

Loaded with cross-referencing, fact boxes, and other helpful features, the book is topically organized into five sections: Earth and Space; Mathematics and the Sciences; Politics and Economics; Religion, Philosophy, and Psychology; and the Arts. An introductory spread opens each section, summarizing its biggest ideas and discoveries. Time lines and fact boxes place events in the context of history, while sidebars add interesting details on processes, inventions, and artistic techniques. Famous personalities are introduced in highlighted columns. Finally, each section ends with a notation that lists the major issues to be resolved in our day. Color-coded tabs guide readers through the book and support this innovative and accessible approach.

More than a thousand vibrant images captivate readers who enjoy visual learning and function as a colorful catalog of essential knowledge.

You Are One-Third Daffodil by Tom Nuttall

2009-09-08T00:30:00-05:00

You Are One-Third Daffodil And Other Facts to Amaze, Amuse, and Astound
Written by Tom Nuttall

Did you know that most toilets flush in E-flat? Or that American Airlines once saved $40,000 by removing a single olive from each salad served in first class? Well, now you will with this clever, fun, and occasionally shocking compendium of facts from around the world.

Organized into witty categories, including “Battle of the Sexes: Facts About Men and Women” and “The Past Is a Foreign Country: Facts About History,” You Are One-third Daffodil contains hundreds of weird and wacky facts, including:
*In Milan, it is a legal requirement to smile at all times, except during funerals or hospital visits.
*The most expensive age of your life is thirty-four.
*Cuba will lift its ban on toasters in 2010.
*Thomas Jefferson invented the swivel chair.
*The “zip” of zip code stands for “zone improvement plan.”
*Counting up from zero, and excluding the word “and,” the first number to contain the letter “a” is one thousand.
*There are an estimated 10,000 trillion ants on earth–roughly 1.6 million ants for each person. Their combined weight is equivalent to the weight of the entire human population.
*In the Second World War, every Italian soldier in North Africa carried his own personal espresso machine.

So go ahead, become the office Einstein (though did you know Einstein didn’t learn to read until he was ten?) or the cocktail party trivia star with You Are One-third Daffodil. The words “did you know?” will never sound the same again!

From the Trade Paperback edition.

Random House New Releases - Reference - Between November 27, 2008 and December 27, 2009.

The Knot Bridesmaid Handbook by Carley Roney

The Knot Bridesmaid Handbook Help the Bride Shine Without Losing Your MindWritten by Carley Roney

How to Sew a Button by Erin Bried

How to Sew a Button And Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother KnewWritten by Erin Bried

How to Sew a Button by Erin Bried

How to Sew a Button And Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother KnewWritten by Erin Bried

The New Bantam-Megiddo Hebrew & English Dictionary, Revised by Dr. Edward A. Levenston

The New Bantam-Megiddo Hebrew & English Dictionary, Revised Written by Dr. Sivan Reuven and Dr. Edward A. Levenston

An Uncommon History of Common Things by Henry Petroski

An Uncommon History of Common Things Written by Bethanne Patrick and John Thompson Foreword by Henry Petroski

Furry Logic: Don't Worry! by Ashleigh Brilliant

Furry Logic: Don't Worry! Don't Worry!Written by Jane Seabrook and Ashleigh Brilliant

National Geographic Family Reference Atlas of the World, Third Edition by John M. Fahey

National Geographic Family Reference Atlas of the World, Third Edition Written by National Geographic Society Introduction by John M. Fahey

National Geographic Concise History of Science and Invention by National Geographic

National Geographic Concise History of Science and Invention An Illustrated Time LineWritten by National Geographic

National Geographic Atlas of China by National Geographic

National Geographic Atlas of China Written by National Geographic

The Quotable Musician by Sheila E. Anderson

The Quotable Musician From Bach to TupacWritten by Sheila E. Anderson

The Black-out Book by Mike Brown

The Black-out Book 500 Family Games and Puzzles for Wartime EntertainmentWritten by Evelyn August Introduction by Mike Brown

Prescription Drugs for Half Price or Less by Stephen Hyde

Prescription Drugs for Half Price or Less Written by Stephen Hyde

American Bar Association Guide to Credit and Bankruptcy, Second Edition by American Bar Association

American Bar Association Guide to Credit and Bankruptcy, Second Edition Everything You Need to Know About Credit Repair, Staying or Getting Out of Debt, and Personal BankruptcyWritten by American Bar Association

Drunk by Brian Rea

Drunk The Definitive Drinker's DictionaryWritten by Paul Dickson Illustrated by Brian Rea

Religious Signing by Elaine Costello, Ph.D.

Religious Signing A Comprehensive Guide for All FaithsWritten by Elaine Costello, Ph.D.

The Pill Book (13th Edition) by Harold M. Silverman

The Pill Book (13th Edition) Written by Harold M. Silverman

The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do by Samantha Ettus

The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do Written by Samantha Ettus

The Christmas Almanac by Natasha Tabori Fried

The Christmas Almanac Edited by Natasha Tabori Fried

The Knowledge Book by National Geographic

The Knowledge Book Everything You Need to Know to Get by in the 21st CenturyWritten by National Geographic

You Are One-Third Daffodil by Tom Nuttall

You Are One-Third Daffodil And Other Facts to Amaze, Amuse, and AstoundWritten by Tom Nuttall

The Knot Bridesmaid Handbook Help the Bride Shine Without Losing Your Mind
Written by Carley Roney

How to Sew a Button And Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother Knew
Written by Erin Bried

How to Sew a Button And Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother Knew
Written by Erin Bried

The New Bantam-Megiddo Hebrew & English Dictionary, Revised
Written by Dr. Sivan Reuven and Dr. Edward A. Levenston

An Uncommon History of Common Things
Written by Bethanne Patrick and John Thompson
Foreword by Henry Petroski

Furry Logic: Don't Worry! Don't Worry!
Written by Jane Seabrook and Ashleigh Brilliant

National Geographic Family Reference Atlas of the World, Third Edition
Written by National Geographic Society
Introduction by John M. Fahey

National Geographic Concise History of Science and Invention An Illustrated Time Line
Written by National Geographic

National Geographic Atlas of China
Written by National Geographic

The Quotable Musician From Bach to Tupac
Written by Sheila E. Anderson

The Black-out Book 500 Family Games and Puzzles for Wartime Entertainment
Written by Evelyn August
Introduction by Mike Brown

Prescription Drugs for Half Price or Less
Written by Stephen Hyde

American Bar Association Guide to Credit and Bankruptcy, Second Edition Everything You Need to Know About Credit Repair, Staying or Getting Out of Debt, and Personal Bankruptcy
Written by American Bar Association

Drunk The Definitive Drinker's Dictionary
Written by Paul Dickson
Illustrated by Brian Rea

Religious Signing A Comprehensive Guide for All Faiths
Written by Elaine Costello, Ph.D.

The Pill Book (13th Edition)
Written by Harold M. Silverman

The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do
Written by Samantha Ettus

The Christmas Almanac
Edited by Natasha Tabori Fried

The Knowledge Book Everything You Need to Know to Get by in the 21st Century
Written by National Geographic

You Are One-Third Daffodil And Other Facts to Amaze, Amuse, and Astound
Written by Tom Nuttall