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Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Field, Anne

Crafts & Hobbies

Union Square & Co.

Provence: Lasting Impressions

Arts & Photography

Barrett, Maggie

Photography & Video

Thanks to countless films and books, an entire mythology surrounds the French Foreign Legion and the anonymous, desperate men who fought and died under the desert sun. But the reality is far richer, and Martin Windrow describes it in gripping detail, including the colonial missions in North Africa and Vietnam, the imperative to build empire, and the impact of Islamic fundamentalism.

Our Friends Beneath the Sands: The French Foreign Legion in France's Colonial Conquests 1870-1935

History

Windrow, Martin

Europe

To become successful, you have to understand every aspect of your personality—what you enjoy doing, how you work best, whether you interact well with others, and where your strengths and weaknesses lie. These tests will help you gain that knowledge, so you can make the right life choices. Each of the four quizzes contains a series of questions designed that measure such traits as creativity, emotional stability, strong-mindedness, and sociability. Of course, there are no right or wrong answers—just revelations about the person you are. After you complete the tests, there is a key to help you interpret and understand your scores, along with practical explanations of each personality factor.

Self-Scoring Personality Tests (Self-Scoring Tests)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

SEREBRIAKOFF, Victor

Psychology & Counseling

Honorary International President of MENSA Victor Serebriakoff has created two comprehensive tests—similar to the elaborate standardized ones administered by professional psychologists—perfectly designed to measure your cognitive skills, reasoning abilities, quick-learning capability, and problem-solving proficiency. Begin with the practice quizzes to warm up, and then proceed to the actual tests, which concentrate on verbal, mathematical, and spatial relations questions. At the end of the booklet, you’ll find the right answers and an explanation of how to determine your IQ from your scores. There are also tables that convert your results into a percentage rating so you can assess where you fall in the general population.

Self-Scoring IQ Tests (Self-Scoring Tests)

Ever since psychologist Daniel Goleman published his landmark book Emotional Intelligence in 1995, psychology has shifted from measuring cold intellect alone to evaluating what is known as the “Emotional Quotient.” And your EQ may be even more important than your IQ for determining success. This compilation of tests will analyze your emotional intelligence from a variety of perspectives, help you pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses, and reveal aspects of your personality you may not have realized existed. The booklet is divided into two sections, with the first part containing eight tests aimed at measuring such qualities as self-image, independence, leadership, relationships, and job satisfaction. The second section contains a key for interpreting the scores, along with insightful explanations about your emotional reactions.

Self-Scoring Emotional Intelligence Tests (Self-Scoring Tests)

DANIEL, MARK

Mental Health

Weird U.S.: Your Travel Guide to America's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets

What’s weird around here? That’s a question Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman have enjoyed asking for yearsand their offbeat sense of curiosity led them to create the best-selling phenomenon, Weird N.J. But why should they stop at New Jersey when there’s so much that’s strange, odd, and utterly nutty all across the U.S.? So they’ve expanded their universe, taken their act on the road, and found stories of weirdness in every state in the nation. The result is a travel guide of sorts, but to the kind of places voyagers will never find on their everyday maps. Instead, it’s chock full of the local legends, crazy characters, cursed roads, abandoned sites, and bizarre roadside attractions. So come along and visit such unique spots as Midgetville, explore long-empty insane asylums, and go through forgotten tunnelsbut keep in mind that the maniacal Bunnyman just might be hiding out in one of them. Some of what’s out there is disturbing, some of it's hilarious, but all of it is unforgettablyweird.

Travel

Moran, Mark

Sceurman, Mark

United States

Being asked to be a bridesmaid is a great compliment from one woman to another. But it’s also an invitation to become her unpaid fashion consultant, party planner, backstage dresser, and emergency psychotherapist. The Bridesmaid’s Handbook helps take some of the stress out of these responsibilities, and makes sure the entire experience, from the shower to the ceremony itself, is joyful for bride and bridesmaids alike. Filled with checklists, money-saving tips, and strategies for success (such as “Focus on your friendship” and “Have a sense of humor”) the book offers ideas for sensational showers (consider wine-tastings and spa treatments) and even gives the bridesmaids a game plan for getting dresses they’ll actually like!

The Bridesmaid's Handbook: Savvy Advice, Sensational Showers, and Secrets to Success

Passero, Kathy

Stadler, Greg

Reference

Sometimes the wedding seems all about the bridebut the groom can use a plan too, as the couple prepares for the happy event. This wise and witty resource will get him safely and successfully from the proposal through the big day. Handy checklists assure that no important detail slips by (such as applying for the marriage license in time), and there’s a head-to-toe look at wedding attire, valuable advice on buying a ring, cost-cutting tips, and sensible suggestions on how to make the best impression at the rehearsal dinner, receiving line, and reception. Guys can even earn brownie points with their sweethearts, thanks to coupons” to give the future bride, promising such treats as a 15-minute backrub and a night on the town.

The Groom's Game Plan: Getting to the Altar and Surviving the Trip

Jewel, Dan

Fine in Fine jacket, 9 1/2 By 9 1/4`` Very slight signs of age or use to book. Owner's name inside. Your Travel Guide to Florida's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets, No International or Priority.

Weird Florida: Your Travel Guide to America's Local Legends And Best Kept Secrets

Humor & Entertainment

Charlie Carlson

Television

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