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500 Uses for Baking Soda — Sure, it freshens refrigerators. But did you know it will make your begonias thrive (add a bit to the water), remove the musty smell from old books, and create a safe "snow" for your Christmas tree? Plus 496 other great uses. 6" x 7 1/2", softcover, 108 pages. Made in the USA.
Airplane Books — In fifth grade, a school chum could fold a plane that flew better than anybody's. Now you can, too, with the help of these books! In "Paper Airplanes", you get 16 basic designs, 100 full-color, ready-to-fold paper airplanes, from the basic dart to the space shuttle. In "Aviation Legends," you get 12 historically important planes, 30 full-color, ready-to-fold airplanes, from the Wright Flyer to the Concorde, complete with 12 display stands. Softcover, 8 1/2" x 11".
All About Attracting Birds & Birders Journal — Ortho's All About Attracting birds (96 pages) includes colored pictures and details on how to entice birds with water and food, and how to make your yard a bird paradise. Softcover. Birder's Journal includes lined pages to record field observations with date, location, weather, and companion. Includes over 900 bird names to check off when sighted and a list of nature preserves. Hardcover, 63 pages. 8"H.
Baseball Puzzlers — How well do you know the rules of baseball? Both softcover books (128 pages, 5 1/4" x 8 1/4") detail actual situations that have stumped players, managers, umpires. Solve'em, then check your answers to see how you fare against the experts.
Bible Brain Teaser Books — What is another name for Matthew? Name the third book of the New Testament. Increase your knowledge of the Bible people, places, and events with this set of 4 books. Hundreds of fun filled crosswords, games, quizzes and puzzles, and word searches. Perfect for your next party, church gathering, or Bible study group! Bible not included.
Bible Study Notebook — This smart book helps you prepare for and get the most out of Bible studies or daily devotions. Lined columns cover For Discussion, Prayer List, Bible References, and Notes. Covers have pockets for clippings, prayer lists, or church bulletins. 5"W x 7"H. 55 pages.
Big Book of American Trivia — What cereal was originally called Elijah's Manna? What Ivy League school awards the Pulitzer Prize? Discover the answers to 3,000 other fascinating questions covering American music, entertainment, politics, states, religion, and more. Softcover book, 380 pages.
Bridge for Dummies and Card Games for Dummies — Card games are all about spending happy hours with friends, and these books let you join the fun. One concentrates on Bridge, the other on every card game you're likely to run across (and a few you probaby won't -Clobyosh anyone?) Soft cover, 7 1/2"W x 9 1/4"H
Card Books — You can deal with this! Step-by-step instructions for family card games and fancy card tricks. All you need is a deck of cards. 101 Best Family Card Games contains games for all ages. World's Best Card Tricks shows how over 40 card tricks work. Softcover, 8" x 5", 128 pages.
Civil War Trivia & Fact Book — Q: Why did shooting often stop during Civil War thunderstorms? A: Heavy rain drowned the paper cartridges in their guns. In Q&A form, this book provides intriguting answers to 2,000 Civil War questions of history and trivia. Plus 48 historic photos, stories, 33 longer articles. 288 pgs, softcover. Made in USA. 6"W x 9"H.
Crossword Dictionary — Our 858 page hardcover dictionary (with its over 300,000 answer words) gives you the help you need. For example: if you need a 6 letter word for "help" look up "help", and under it, "6" where the 6 letter "help" words are listed. 6 1/2" x 9 1/2".
Dog and Cat Curiosities Books — The answers to why our pets do what they do. Get to the bottom of why dogs chase cars and cats, eat grass, and howl. Learn why your cat hates getting wet, chatters, goes nuts over catnip, and purrs. Definitive answers to these and other questions. Softcover, 5" x 7", 64 pages with comical illustrations.
Duct Tape Book — The cover says this book is "the gigantic, exhaustive, really thick, ultra informative, mother-of-em-all book by Jim and Tim, the Duct Tape Guys." Couldn't say it better myself. Wacky, tacky, sometimes even useful. 453 pages, 1 1/4" H x 5 1/4" L x 5 1/2" D.
Elvis Scrapbook Album — Wish you'd kept an Elvis scrapbook over the years? This book has done it for you-it's a huge collection of photos and news clippings from Elvis' life, arranged as if they were pasted in a big scrapbook. Hardcover, color, and B & W, 320 pages. 12 1/8" x 9 1/4"W x 1"D
Everything Scrabble (R) — If you like Scrabble, you'll love this book. Filled with fascinating history, puzzles, strategy, and sneaky tips for better play (like using Q's without U's, building two-letter words, what to do with all those X's). The author won the National Scrabble Championship 3 times. Soft cover, 341 pages, 7 1/4"W x 9 1/4"H.
Farmers Almanac for 2004 — Published every year since 1792, this handy, fact-filled 5 3/8" x 8" volume is a cornucopia of Americana. Inside is everything from regional weather forecasts, planting tables, and recipes, to remedies, pleasantries, and anecdotes. Hours of fascinating, informative reading. Softcover. 5 3/8" X 8".
Finding the Right Words — This unique organizer not only helps you keep track of greeting cards by occasion, it offers beautiful suggestions for what to write inside them. Spiral organizer features pockets and suggestions on what to say for birthday, wedding, thank-you, encouragement, sympathy, and more. Velcro (R) closure. 8"W x 10"H.
Giant Scrapbook — Yes, each page in this husky scrapbook will hold an entire unfolded newspaper page. Save front pages as they happen, or use each page to display smaller photos. Cover is 19" x 25" vinyl, inside are 25 heavy black paper pages. We'll personalize. Limit 1 line, 20 letters/spaces. Specify name.
Harley Davidson Rolling Sculpture — You don't have to own a Harley to admire this legendary American company-known worldwide as an innovator and a survivor. This full-color book highlights a century of photographs and fascinating facts from the Flathead, Knucklehead, and Panhead eras, to the current Twin Cam era. Hardcover. 176 pages. 11 1/8" x 11 1/8".
Heloise (R) Conquers Stinks and Stains — Coffee stains on the couch? Mildew odor in the bath? It's Heloise to the rescue with this handy guide for getting rid of odors and spots. Includes answers to frequently asked questions, basic odor and stain removal steps, A-to-Z list of prevention, remedies and more. Softcover, 162 pages.
Home Owners Journal — Quick, what year did you repair the roof? If you jot it down in this journal, you'll always know. This book keeps all your maintenance and home improvement information in one place, an invaluable home owner's record. Third edition, 136 pages, softcover. 6 1/4" x 9".
Home Property Record Book — Safeguard your family against unexpected loss. Property record book helps you maintain an accurate inventory of your personal belongings. Includes pockets to hold 20 photos, with space to record purchase date, price, and serial number information. Spiral-bound.
Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats — Before calling the vet, open this book. It offers expert advice from 200 veterinarians, trainers, breeders, and pet psychologists, to guide you and your pet through over 100 illnesses and behavior problems. From Aggression and Aging, through Worms and Wounds. 403 pages, soft cover, 6 1/2"W x 9"H.
I Love Lucy Book of Trivia — What is Lucy's true hair color? Why does Lucy impersonate a grape stomper? Here's the ultimate trivia challenge for the ultimiate I Love Lucy fan. Ric B. Wyman, Director of the Lucy-Desi Museum, brings you 144 pgs. of trivia stumpers, games, and puzzles, plus over 200 photos from the show. Answers in back. Softcover.
Large Print Bible — Finally, the Good Book with large, easy-reading type-12 point, to be exact! Rendered in the New Living translation, it communicates God's word in a way that's easy to understand and easy to read. With black faux leather cover and gold-edged pages. 1454 pages. 6 3/4"W x 9 1/2"H.
Large Print Crossword Puzzles — Yes, the words are large-but better yet, the back cover is very stiff, so you can fold it open and easily work a puzzle on the bus, a sofa, even in bed. You don't need a table or writing surface. Includes 104 puzzles, with answers, wire bound to lay flat, 8 3/4" W x 11"H.
Lifetime Address Book in Hummingbird Design — You'll never need another, because this one's erasable. It's a three ring binder with 40 tough pages that you write on with a marker (included), then erase with alcohol or nail polish remover. Alphabetized dividers, hummingbird design, space for address, many phones, email, anniversaries, much more. 7 1/2" x 9" x 1 1/2".
Making Things Easy For My Family — Create a loving gift for your family, by entering in this book all the information they'll need to know one day about your banking, personal property, insurance, burial wishes, investments, etc. Ten lined pages clearly identify topics to cover, with space for even big hand-writing. Also pocket pages for inserting documents. Spiral bound, soft cover. 20 pockets, 20 pages.
Memory Maker Scrapbook Kit — Perfect for the scrapbook novice, this kit has everything you need to get started. Includes 20-page scrapbook (12x12" sheets), plus one refill pack (six sheets) with post extenders, craft scissors, three sheets colored matte paper, photo glue, one box (250) self-adhesive photo corners, one box (250) mounting squares, and one multi-design plastic template. Assorted colors; we'll choose for you. 13 1/2"W x 12 1/2"H.
Month By Month Card Organizer — Stop sending those humiliating "Oops I forgot" cards. This organizer collects up to a year's worth of cards in advance, with 12 pocket pages for each month's cards, plus lines for recording each date to remember. Reusable from year to year! Spiral bound, 8 1/4" x 9 1/2", cards not included.
Now Thats Ingenious — Each month, 2 million Americans open Yankee magazine for clever advice and homespun ingenuity. This book contains their best. Over 1200 tips from 95 experts on how to make things work right. Includes health, beauty, cleaning storage, gardening, around-the-house challenges. 390 pages, soft cover, 6 1/2 x 9".
Official Scrabble Brand Word Finder — Like no other dictionary-this one lists over 60,000 words by their INSIDE letters, so you can find exactly the word for that triple word score. Also includes ALL the 2-letter and 3-letter words there are (82 and 779), by the way). 307 pages,, hardbound, 5 3/4"W x 8 1/2"H.
Origami Book — Learn the art of Japanese paper-folding. Origami details how to make 12 designs of useful objects and graceful animals and includes 18 origami papers and two finished examples. Super Quick Origami Animals details how to make 26 animal designs, from a simple cat's head to a dinosaur. Refill pack has 55 sheets and illustrated instructions. Ages 8 and up. Origami: 7 x 7 1/2". Super Quick Origami Animals: 8 1/2 x 10".
Our Presidents and First Ladies — Two books: one for Presidents, one for First Ladies. And frankly, if you can only buy one, consider the First Ladies-they're less well known and quite fascinating. In chronological order you'll see photos, paintings, quotes, and history, 2-3 pages on each. 10 7/8" L x 8 1/2" W x 1/4" H.
Postcard Album — Your valued collection deserves this special album. Poly ring binder holds 42 sheets (84 pages) of slotted kraft paper 10" x 11 3/4". 21 sheets hold 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" postcards, 21 sheets hold 4" x 6" postcards. Refills have 42 sheets - mixed pack is same combination as album. Specify name. Limit 1 line, 24 letters/spaces. Type and style as shown.
Protecting Your Collectible Treasures — If you collect, one of these books is for you. Its like chatting with a friend who knows everything about collecting - how to restore a doll's hairdo, clean vintage valentines, much more. Softcover, 6"W x 9"H x 3/8"D, 128 pages each.
Salt in Your Sock — This A to Z collection of parent-recommended, child-tested home remedies addresses more than 90 everyday ailments. Safe, effective, and inexpensive, these all-natural treatments were collected over the 25-year career of noted pediatrician Lilliam M. Beard, MD. It's tried and true! Softcover, 279 pages.
Scrabble Puzzle Book — Go for the triple word score every time! Scrabble r players can sharpen their thinking and hone their crossword skills with this challenging book. Learn how to use your opponents play to guide you, get helpful tips on scoring, hot spots, and more! Over 800 puzzles for the beginner or the pro. 264 pages.
So You Think You're Irish — If you love all things Irish, you'll love this book. Arranged like a trivia contest, it has 500 questions and answers (in multiple-choice format) for all Irish enthusiasts. From James Joyce, to John Kennedy, to the Blarney Stone. Hardcover, 166 pages, by Margaret Kelleher. 5 1/2"W x 8 1/4"H.
Stay Tuned — Compelling hardcover book chronicles over 50 years of television's unforgettable moments, including the entertainment, sports and news events stored in our hears and memories. Accompanying CDS and DVD feature corresponding clips, narrated by Walter Cronkite, Bob Costas and Dick Van Dyke. A must-have for any history buff on your gift list, and of course for yourself! 192 pages.
Stories of Everyday Expressions — Bring Home the Bacon explores the origins and meanings of food-related phrases like "full of beans", "pie in the sky", "couch potato", and more. 191 pages. Swinging the Lead explains the history of military and naval expressions, from "nothing to write home about" to "feather in your cap" and "facing the music". 190 pages. Both cover words and phrases from A to Z. Softcover, 5 1/4" x 8".
Tax Workbook — User-friendly workbook helps organize those details that can be so "taxing" at times. Softcover spiral book includes 12 pockets for records and receipts on income, expenses, charity, and last year's taxes-plus pages to document credit cards, loans, bank accounts, investments, living expenses, and budget info. 9"W x 12"H.
The Amazing Book of Paper Boats — Not just ABOUT boats-this book actually CONTAINS 18 colorful boats, ready to fold and float. Made of waterproof paper, for long life. You get a rescue life boat, aircraft carrier, Mississippi paddle wheeler, many more. Plus page after page of interesting facts about each boat. 128 pages. 10 3/4" L x 8 1/2" W x 1/2" H. For ages 10 and up.
The Bag Book — With over 500 ways to use and reuse paper, plastic and other bags, this incredible guide helps frugal people organize, create and enhance their lives. Written by household hints expert, Vicky Lansky, the self-proclaimed "bag lady", it features 111 pages of practical tips for laundry, food storage, health and more. Softcover. 6"W x 7 1/2"H.
The Gardeners Handbook — Green thumbs optional-all the help you need for your healthy garden in here! Informative guide features three books in one: "Gardening Basics", "Easy Annuals", and "Easy Perennials", plus color photos. Also features a journal section and pockets for seed packets, clippings, and photos. Spiralbound, hardcover, 287 pages. 11 1/4"W x 10"H.
The New Houseplant Survival Manual — Green thumbs are optional with this easy-to -understand guide for keeping your plants alive and well. 176 pages cover everything from watering, feeding, and temperature to treating diseases and ridding plants of harmful pests. Extensive care charts for over 60 varieties of plants, plus glossary of terms and color pictures. Hardcover. 10"H.
The Ultimate Elvis Quiz Book — Elvis fans rejoice-it's the ultimate sourcebook for the King himself, with word scrambles, crosswords, multiple-choice, and more! From easy to challenging this rockin' format includes more than 1000 questions about his life, loves, movies, and of course, his music. Softcover, 143 pages 8"W x 9"H.
The White House and Presidential Trivia — The White House gives an illustrated tour with detailed looks at historic rooms and insights into the history that lies beyond the famous doors. (9"x11", hardcover, 96 pages.) Presidential Trivia provides more than 1200 facts, figures, and foibles of the 42 US presidents and their first ladies, in question-and-answer format. (5 1/2"x 8 1/2", softcover, 191 pages)
Time Passages Yearbook 1930-1969 — For any year between 1930 and 1969, Time Passages has created a beautifully illustrated day-by-day calendar that details the outstanding events of that year. Sporting events, fashion, entertainment-you name it, it's here. For birthdays, of course, but wouldn't this make an outstanding graduation or anniversary gift? Opens to 11 1/2" x 26", softcover.
Time Passages Yearbook 1970-2000 — For any year between 1970-2000, Time Passages has created a beautifully illustrated day-by-day calendar that details the outstanding events of that year. Sporting events, fashion, entertainment-you name it, it's here. For birthdays, of course, but wouldn't this make an outstanding graduation or anniversary gift? Opens to 11 1/2" x 26", softcover.
TV Guide Collectors Mayberry 1963 — Take a step back in time with these authentic collector's editions, featuring beloved entertainment legends and historical icons. Each is an actural TV Guide (R) reprint, reissued in its entirety and identical to the original publication. Each 5"W x 7 1/2"H paperback arrives in its own collector box, complete with certificate of authenticity. TV Guide (R) is a registered trademark of the TV Guide magazine.
Uncle Johns Bathroom Readers — Providing interesting reading for the family "library", these popular books offer humor, trivia, science, history, pop culture, and more. Ahh-Inspiring Bathroom Reader includes 522 pages of fun, while Plunges Into History devotes an entire 490 pages to history with a humorous side. Soft cover.
Vim & Vinegar Book — Mom knew - vinegar is magic. It makes chocolate cakes fluffier, candy tastier, windows more sparkling, even socks whiter. This book tells all there is to know about using vinegar for better gardening, cleaning, health, and of course, cooking. Softcover, 210 pages. 8"L x 5 1/4"W.
What A Year It Was — Each year we offer two new editions of this book, one for 40 years ago, one for 50. This year's editions are for 1952 and 1962, ideal for celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, milestones. The pages are easy to skim, with short, snappy text and plenty of pictures. Fun to share with friends. 176 pages, hardbound, black and white, 8 1/2" W x 11" H. Author, Beverly Cohen.
What a Year It Was — More than a book-it's a celebration! Mark a 40th, 50th birthday or anniversary with this 176 page hard-covered yearbook. It contains a collection of memories, fun, and surprises: photos, headlines, new products, hit shows, songs, fashion, sports, much more. There's also a page reserved for your personal greeting.
What Was Hot — Here's a guidebook for traveling down memory lane. It has one chapter for each year from 1950 to 2001, recalling the year's smash movies, movie stars, pop music, news and sports headlines, TV shows, fashions. The good, bad, ridiculous-it's all here. Softcover, 275 pages. 5 1/2"W x 8 1/8"H.
Whats Due — Yes, you can keep on top of your bills. When they arrive, just insert them in the slot for their due date. On payment day, note the date and keep the receipt in the slot. That's it-your bills will be paid on time, and at tax time, you'll have all your receipts. 9" x 12" book, spiral-bound.
Word Origins Books — Did you know that "Tell it to the Marines" originally ended with "because sailors won't believe it"? Heavens to Betsy (224 pgs.) reveals the origins of 400 colorful American expressions, and Thereby Hangs A Tale (303 pgs.) does the same for individual words. Softcover, 5 3/8" x 8", indexed.