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September 2009
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| TRAVEL TO THE FAR ENDS OF THE EARTH |
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The Bizarre Truth: How I Walked Out the Door Mouth First . . . and Came Back Shaking My Head
by Andrew Zimmern
Read an Excerpt:
Modern Day Vikings
Puffin Hunting in the Land
of Fire and Ice
In 1963, a volcanic explosion just off the southern coast of Iceland created an island one square mile in size. This landmass, named Surtsey after Iceland's mythological god of fire, grew to official landmass status in only three and a half years. I was fortunate enough to travel to Surtsey by boat one day. It's a phenomenal thing to see, an island that is as big as it is, that is as new as it is, and freakishly almost exactly as old as I am. Continue reading The Bizarre Truth excerpt.
Visit www.andrewzimmern.com to read Andrew Zimmern's blog, watch video, and find Andrew at an event near you.
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| WORKING MOTHERS: FIND YOUR BALANCE |
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Happy at Home, Happy at Work
by Caitlin Friedman and Kimberly Yorio
What happens when a career girl becomes a mom and her world turns upside-down? Can you maintain your ambition at work while still being the kind of parent you want to be? Of course you can! Filled with insightful tips and eye-opening interviews—from breaking the news that you're pregnant to making the most of your maternity leave, to getting the help you need from your partner and childcare professional—this is the must-have resource for all working mothers.
Read an excerpt from Happy at Home, Happy at Work.
Visit www.happyatworkhappyathome.com
to learn more, and meet the authors at an event near you.
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| DAZZLE YOUR CO-WORKERS! IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS! |
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You are One-Third Daffodil
Compiled 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 and occasionally shocking compendium of facts from around the world. So go ahead, become the office Einstein or the cocktail party trivia star. The words "did you know?" will never sound the same again!
Read an excerpt from You are One-Third Daffodil.
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| HOWLING AT THE MOON? |
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The Werewolf's Guide to Life
by Ritch Duncan and Bob Powers
On October 4, the next full moon will shine. But fear no longer. The Werewolf's Guide to Life is here, cutting through the fiction and guiding you through your first transformation and beyond. Offering advice on how to tell if you're really a werewolf, post-attack etiquette, breaking the news to your spouse, and how to not just survive but thrive—this book is a must-read. Your hairy life depends on it.
Watch the video.
Visit www.werewolfguidetolife.com to keep appraised of werewolves in the news, take note of howlings near you, and learn key survival tips.
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