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Ingenious

Richard Munson’s splendid biography of Benjamin Franklin provides an insightful view of the statesman’s lesser known accomplishments in science.
Richard Munson’s splendid biography of Benjamin Franklin provides an insightful view of the statesman’s lesser known accomplishments in science.
NonfictionLiteratureBiography

Didion and Babitz

Lili Anolik’s Didion and Babitz is a freewheeling and engaging narrative about two iconic literary rivals and their world in 1970s Los Angeles.
Lili Anolik’s Didion and Babitz is a freewheeling and engaging narrative about two iconic literary rivals and their world in 1970s Los Angeles.
NonfictionCrafts, Hobbies & Home

Garden Wonderland

With its seamless integration of gardening principles with advanced design ideas, Garden Wonderland is the perfect gift for new gardeners—or anyone in need of a little inspiration.
With its seamless integration of gardening principles with advanced design ideas, Garden Wonderland is the perfect gift for new gardeners—or anyone in need of a little inspiration.
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A Wolf at the Table

Despite its humorous, self-effacing marketing tag ("His first memoir in five years"), this may be Burroughs' darkest journey yet.
LifestylesHealth & Fitness

Good health

Review by bookpagedev

In the area of men’s health, one of the most talked-about topics is prostate cancer. Men want to know how to prevent prostate disease and what treatment to opt for if they get it. An interesting approach is outlined in The Prostate Health Program: A Guide to Preventing and Controlling Prostate Cancer. Dr. Daniel W. Nixon and Dr. Max Gomez put the emphasis on diet and nutrition, citing research that indicates 35 percent of all prostate cancers could be prevented through changes in diet. The authors offer a food pyramid, as well as specific menus and recipes, for putting their recommendations into action.

In the area of men's health, one of the most talked-about topics is prostate cancer. Men want to know how to prevent prostate disease and what treatment to opt for if they get it. An interesting approach is outlined in The Prostate Health Program:…
LifestylesHealth & Fitness

Good health

Review by bookpagedev

“Comprehensive” is definitely the first word that comes to mind to describe The New Harvard Guide to Women’s Health. This hefty volume, an updated version of the first guide, published in 1996, covers almost every imaginable women’s health concern, from face-lifts to fibromyalgia. Incorporating new findings from the Women’s Health Initiative, the authors (two Harvard doctors and a medical writer) delve into such hot topics as estrogen replacement therapy and perimenopause. The text is detailed, but presented in a way that’s understandable for the lay reader. Helpful charts and illustrations explain anatomical references. Appropriate for readers of any age, The New Harvard Guide to Women’s Health can help to ensure that women are informed partners in their own medical care.

"Comprehensive" is definitely the first word that comes to mind to describe The New Harvard Guide to Women's Health. This hefty volume, an updated version of the first guide, published in 1996, covers almost every imaginable women's health concern, from face-lifts to fibromyalgia. Incorporating…
Lifestyles

Drawing the line

Review by bookpagedev

Independent woman versus proud parent which will it be? Proving the two roles don’t have to exist in opposition, I’m Too Sexy for My Volvo: A Mom’s Guide to Staying Fabulous by Betty Londergan is full of great tips on how women can retain their identities in the face of motherhood. Londergan has a spirited style and a sassy attitude, and she offers some great ideas for mothers who are struggling to find private time and maintain a sense of self. Londergan kicks things off with a word of warning for new moms: There is literally no limit to the life your kids will want you to give up so you’d better draw the line in the sand now. A little self-indulgence every now and again is OK, says Londergan in fact, it’s absolutely critical. She encourages new mothers to pamper themselves, cultivate friends and hobbies, and have fulfilling romantic lives, all without feeling guilty. Each chapter of the book covers a different stage of motherhood, moving from pre- to post-pregnancy and beyond, with advice on topics like how to pick a preschool, how to monitor a child’s Internet use, and how to simply say no to that darling daughter or super son. Londergan writes with cheek and humor, dispensing practical, no-nonsense advice in a fizzy, fast-paced fashion that will make harried mothers smile.

Independent woman versus proud parent which will it be? Proving the two roles don't have to exist in opposition, I'm Too Sexy for My Volvo: A Mom's Guide to Staying Fabulous by Betty Londergan is full of great tips on how women can retain…
ParentingFamily & Relationships

The Toddler Whisperer

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Once you and your baby have survived that sleep-deprived and often anxiety-filled first year, you’ll be ready for Harvey Karp’s The Happiest Toddler on the Block. The cover describes this book as: “The New Way to Stop the Daily Battle of Wills and Raise a Secure and Well-Behaved One- to Four-Year-Old.” You might call Karp the Toddler Whisperer. He recommends that to understand toddlers, parents should “take a giant step . . . backward.” Toddlers are like Neanderthals, maintains Karp, also the author of The Happiest Baby on the Block. He groups them into categories: Charming Chimp Child (12 to 18 months); Knee-High Neanderthal (18 to 24 months); Clever Cave-Kid (24 to 36 months); and Versatile Villager (36 to 48 months). In times of trouble, these groups need to be addressed in their own language, which Karp calls “Toddler-ese,” communication defined by short phrases, lots of repetition and exaggerated facial expressions.

Parents should also abide by the “Fast-Food Rule,” which means that during a tantrum you need to repeat your child’s “order” (what he wants), before you tell him your “price” (what you want).

I’m not sure whether Karp’s strategies work, but they seem to make sense. If I’d had this book when my kids were toddlers, I definitely would’ve given these methods a try. They’re certainly based on a solid foundation of good communication, love, respect and calmness.

Once you and your baby have survived that sleep-deprived and often anxiety-filled first year, you'll be ready for Harvey Karp's The Happiest Toddler on the Block. The cover describes this book as: "The New Way to Stop the Daily Battle of Wills and Raise a…
Pop CultureArts & Culture

Meanwhile, in the cafeteria

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If lunch was your favorite subject in school, or if you are a lifelong student of pop culture, don’t miss Lunchbox Inside and Out: From Comic Books to Cult TV and Beyond. Authors Jack Mingo and Erin Barrett start with an appetizer-portion of history, charting the transformation of lunchboxes from the utilitarian accessory of working-class men to the domain of children and marketing tool. “Planned obsolescence,” the concept of “convincing customers to habitually replace perfectly good products for the sake of novelty and style,” played a large role in the development of lunchboxes as we know them today, argue Mingo and Barrett. They say it all started with the introduction of Aladdin’s Hopalong Cassidy lunchbox, closely followed by American Thermos’ Roy Rogers and Dale Evans model. From there, things took off, leading to all sorts of tie-ins to TV shows, toys, movies and sports teams. Lunchbox Inside and Out covers the big players, among them King Seely, Aladdin, American Thermos, ADCO Liberty and Ohio Arts, as well as the evolution from low-resolution decals on metal boxes to elaborate total-box designs on plastic ones. This story of lunchboxes is told in bite-sized morsels, richly illustrated with pieces from the collection of Joe Soucy (examples of which are also crossing the country as part of the Smithsonian’s “Lunch Box Memories” show) and includes handy price codes should you stumble upon a treasure in your attic or at your neighbor’s yard sale. Among the delights found in the book: several Beatles boxes, a 1935 oval-shaped Disney “lunch kit” featuring Mickey and his cohorts and a host of designs that saw their share of PB&andJ over the years.

If lunch was your favorite subject in school, or if you are a lifelong student of pop culture, don't miss Lunchbox Inside and Out: From Comic Books to Cult TV and Beyond. Authors Jack Mingo and Erin Barrett start with an appetizer-portion of history,…
NonfictionEducation

The write stuff

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In a time when even superb SAT scores and valedictorian status don’t necessarily secure a spot at a top college, The Cooper Hill College Application Essay Bible offers useful insight into what students can do to make their applications stand out.

The Bible reprints essays from students who gained admission to their schools of choice, then analyzes the essays to show what the students did right. Divided into essay topics, from athletics to disability to ethnicity, the book advises students on producing something fresh that will distinguish their essay from the thousands of others flooding the admissions office mailboxes. The proof is in the pudding: these essays helped students get into Yale, MIT and many high-quality institutions in between. This book is an indispensable tool for students seeking to stand out from the crowd.

Amy Scribner writes from Olympia, Washington.

 

In a time when even superb SAT scores and valedictorian status don't necessarily secure a spot at a top college, The Cooper Hill College Application Essay Bible offers useful insight into what students can do to make their applications stand out.

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