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In a Patient's Guide to Surgery, Dr. Edward L. Bradley III explains all you need to know to prepare yourself for the surgical experience. This book describes how you can actively participate in the decision-making process and, as a result, improve your chances for successful surgery and recovery. A Patient's Guide to Surgery also lists specific questions you should consider when evaluating a doctor, a hospital, or a prepaid health plan.

From the nation's foremost magazine on everyday money management comes an authoritative reference guide for personal finance that's newer, bigger, and fully updated for a new economy. Since its publication, the original Money Book of Personal Finance has become America's definitive, all-in-one guide to total financial well-being at every stage of life. Now, fully revised and packed with helpful, easy-to-understand tables, charts, and quizzes, The New Money Book of Personal Finance will show you how to: Take control of your finances: compute your assets, your liabilities, and your net worth Invest with confidence: learn the six golden rules that keep you in check and on track Lower your taxes: conserve your earnings with an easy, can't-fail game plan that works for almost every tax bracket Buy the life insurance policy right for you: solidify your personal finances with this important move Get a first mortgage by borrowing: learn what to do when you don't have the cash for the down payment Slash your homeowners insurance costs: discover the eight little tips that make a big difference

Hundreds of tips to help you boost immunity, fight fatigue, ease arthritis, and protect your health.

The experts at Consumer Reports provide this essential guide to everything for and about home computing and network needs.

Breakfast is an exploration of everything about breakfast and brunch. This celebration of the most popular meal of the day offers engaging stories, essential how-tos, and killer breakfast recipes. Discover exciting new ingredients and the secrets to making Entenmann's Cake Doughnuts and Taco Bell Crunchwraps at home, among many other dishes. Learn the origins of scrapple and how to brew barista-level drinks. Based on the popular website ExtraCrispy.com, this book--the perfect gift for anyone who loves all-day-breakfast--is packed with 100 photos, humorous illustrations, and amazing, craveable food.

Moore's Law states that computer speed will double every eighteen months, and so far, it's true. Computer speeds have been accelerating relent-lessly and show little signs of slowing. That's good news, as computers can be used for everything from letter-writing to managing personal finances, and can be the entre to the Internet, giving access to e-mail and hundreds of millions of sites. But your computer can also be the linchpin for scores of other digital equipment: cameras, camcorders, scanners, printers, game boxes, and more. It is also the place where you store, swap, copy, or alter photos, graphics, songs, and games in progress. Given all this, Consumer Reports' expert advice in the 2004 edition of Digital Buying Guide is indispensable. The volume covers: -Shopping for essential services such as Internet providers -Getting off to the right start in digital imaging -Valuable buying guidance on desktops, laptops, PDAs, monitors, printers, fax machines, cameras, scanners, MP3 players, and more -Brand-name Ratings you'll only get from Consumer Reports, plus a comprehensive glossary and profiles of the major home-computer and home-office brands.

The go-to guide for quick and reliable answers to everyday legal questions, from the nation's most respected publisher of self-help legal information.

Here is the book that unravels the complexities of investing and other personal finance matters. This no-nonsense guide from the editors of Money compiles the magazine's best financial advice of the year. Practical money do's and don'ts are accompanied by helpful illustrations, easy-to-use worksheets, and useful tables.

From cars and cell phones to washing machines--this book presents the most objective product information available, with Consumer Reports ratings, repair histories, product recommendations, and buying advice.

Everything you ever wanted to know about the law, but couldn’t afford to ask The law affects practically every aspect of our lives, and legal questions come up daily. When they do, turn to Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law, a handy, information-packed desk reference. Written by Nolo’s expert team of attorneys, this book answers more than 1,000 of the most frequently asked questions about everyday legal issues, including: Credit & debt Workplace rights Wills & trusts Buying a house Divorce Small claims court Domestic violence Adoption Traffic accidents Inventions Privacy rights Child custody & support Elder care Bankruptcy Noisy neighbors Home businesses Name changes Searches & seizures Tenant rights Criminal law The 11th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest laws, government agency contacts, and resources. There’s also a helpful glossary of legal terms and an appendix on how to do your own legal research.

This highly praised annual offers objective and thorough travel-buying strategies, tips, and insider information for getting people exactly where they want to go--at the lowest price possible. Covers air, rail, and sea travel; accommodations; car rentals; working with a travel agent; planning an itinerary; and more.

From auto insurance to zoning regulations, this book guides you over hundreds of legal hurdles in understandable language, not legal jargon.

This compact book contains the best buying advice from "Consumer Reports" along with expert strategies for finding many products at the best prices. Includes advice for shopping online, by mail order, or in stores; lab test results; and a preview of the 2001 model-year vehicles.

Offers hints on locating hotel bargains, finding good travel deals, getting extremely low air fairs, and other information for planning safe, comfortable, and economical travel.

Best of Chicago is the definitive guide to America's third-largest city, created each year, for nineteen years running, by Chicago's only locally owned and operated alternative weekly, Newcity. Unlike other city guides that trot out the same-old same-old tourist traps, Best of Chicago is equally a resource for visitors, newcomers and lifelong Chicagoans. Readers will still learn the basics like who has the best hotdog, but so too, the best place to nonchalantly check out the opposite sex. Sure, Best of Chicago will tell readers who has the best holiday-themed theatrical production. But it also has the best hipster-free bar in Wicker Park. The best Middle Eastern restaurant, the best Montreal-style poutine in Chicago, the best place to drink in the forest preserves, the best unrecognized landmark to Chicago’s gay community, the best place to meet strangers over breakfast, and so on, through more than 500 entries. Entries are organized in five broad categories, including City Life, Culture & Nightlight, Food & Drink, Goods & Services, and Sports & Recreation. And not only will readers discover places to go in Chicago, but they'll learn about the city's history while enjoying a laugh or two throughout.

Everyone dreams of the perfect wedding… And for nearly seven decades, Bride’s magazine has been the leading authority on the subject, with advice that is both practical and sympathetic to the needs of the bride, the groom, their families and friends. Now in a completely revised edition, Bride’s Book of Etiquette offers the most up-to-date information on engagement and wedding planning, and realistic solutions for any problem that couples may encounter. In this trusted classic, you’ll find out: How to draw up—and pare down—the guest list How to word invitations for every circumstance How to get his family to share wedding expenses, and who pays for what Where to seat divorced parents, and how to make sure they’ll get along How to dress the bride, groom, mothers, and bridal party at every hour for every type of wedding Contemporary ideas for a long-weekend wedding, a destination wedding and more How to handle last-minute glitches, include children in a second wedding, and answer the tough question: “Am I invited to the wedding?” Registering on the Internet, the dos and don’ts Updated etiquette for a second wedding The new honeymoon rules—romantic trips in today’s world

Do your homework to determine the best value with this annually updated buying guide from "Consumer Reports." Includes information on what's new in home entertainment, vehicles, appliances, and home office equipment. Ratings, charts and index.

From people of the year-to the perfect games of the year. Information of all the countries of the world. Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, & U.S. Societies and Associations.

Consumer Reports Used Car Buying Guide" gives shoppers comprehensive advice on more than 200 models, including reliability histories for 1992-1999 models of cars, SUVs, minivans, and pickup trucks. 225+ photos & charts.

Since its first auto test 50 years ago, Consumer Reports has become the No. 1 source that car buyers turn to when buying a new or used vehicle" -USA Today. Consumer Reports is the definitive authority on unbiased automotive ratings.

From global trends to national events, this resource contains all the comprehensive, up-to-the-minute facts, statistics, and information readers will ever need.

In the crowded, confusing, and expensive marketplace of electronic products, potential buyers can turn to this guide for reliable advice and practical information on all kinds of equipment, from cellular phones to TV sets. Features Consumer Reports ratings for over 500 products and a brand-name directory.

Test reports, profiles, and advice on nearly 200 new cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and pickups are provided by America's #1 consumer product-testing center. 240 photos and charts.

Passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, trucks, and minivans are all discussed in this invaluable guide to the new 1997 vehicles! Over 170 cars, trucks and vans are reviewed and rated in every important category, from price to handling to options. Don't make an uninformed decision--get the guide that takes the hassle out of car-buying. Large format.

The only complete new-car buying guide, this new edition covers more than 190 passenger cars, minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles for 2001. Includes profiles and photos of new models, the latest suggested retail and dealer-invoice prices for all models and options, mileage ratings, warranty information, and more. Signet Special Oversize.

Whether you're interested in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, trucks, or minivans, all are discussed in this invaluable guide to the new 1998 vehicles! Over 165 cars, trucks, and vans are reviewed and rated in every important category, from price to handling to options. Don't make an uninformed decision--get the guide that takes the hassle out of car buying!

Featuring profiles and photos of over 170 passenger cars, minivans, and four-wheel drive vehicles available for 1999, this book includes the latest suggested retail and dealer-invoice prices for all models.

Allergy Free Naturally begins by providing important information on oft-hidden allergy triggers and brings to light surprising, connections between foods, pollen, and chemicals. Next, Allergy Free Naturally offers hundreds of effective, nondrug treatments and easy-to-follow action plans for hay fever, asthma, food allergy, pet allergy, and other allergy-related conditionsfor both children and adults.

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