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December 1998
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published December 1998.
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This book is a deluxe banana split. Not composed of triple chocolate fudge ice cream and gooey butterscotch topping, but rather Marilyn Wann’s bold creativity and humor along with generous portions of fascinating historical, cultural... Read More
If there was ever a subject matter with an overabundance of books in print-herbology is it. But author Steven Foster’s newest edition is, by far, the best. 101 Medicinal Herbs is an awe-inspiring color guide with only the most basic... Read More
Do you know which “aphrodisiacs” actually work and which are superstitions? Which herbs increase sex drive, stamina and performance? Which essential oils reduce tension, energize and arouse? You can learn this information, along with... Read More
Chocolate lovers aren’t the only readers that will find this book about the Hershey Chocolate Company and its founder to be a treat, as it is a fascinating history of a man and how he turned his vision into a reality. It is an... Read More
Travelers? Tales presents another of its unique and invaluable collections of anecdotes, stories and quotes from people who travel: Safety and Security for Women Who Travel. This new volume is different from many of the others published... Read More
Author and gallery owner Lia Skidmore treats readers to an insider’s tour of the art-dealing world, where millions of dollars are routinely wagered on painted canvas. The protagonist is Nick Ryder, a lackadaisical gallery assistant who... Read More
Schoolchildren know Mount Vernon as Washington’s estate near the city that bears his name. Serious history students are aware of the passion our first president felt for his country home, his beloved refuge from the frustrations of... Read More
Twenty designers put on their inventive caps to come up with 40 charming, unique, and even dramatic aviary designs in The Ultimate Birdhouse Book. Some work with wood and gourds; others begin with manufactured cedar birdhouses. All end... Read More