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The Book to Read Before You Say "I Do" If you're headed for the altar -- or you're in a seriousrelationship that could lead to marriage -- you probably alreadyknow that issues like love, sex, money, religion, kids, in-laws,and even who has to walk the dog can become potential landmines ifyou and your partner don't discuss your feelings openly before youtake the plunge. Now, Corey Donaldson has put together more than500 questions -- ranging from playful to provocative -- designed toget you and your partner talking frankly and communicatingeffectively before you walk down the aisle. Donaldson covers hottopics such as: * Does it matter to you who earns most of the money? * What does my family do that annoys you? * What is the difference, for you, between love and romance? * What place do you believe religion has in the world? * How long do you want to wait before having children? * If I wanted to move away from our families for work, would yousupport me? * Who cleans the house? Perfect for couples in the midst

“Saudi Arabia is more and more an irrational state—a place thatspawns global terrorism even as it succumbs to an ancient anddeeply seated isolationism, a kingdom led by a royal family thatcan’t get out of the way of its own greed. Is this the fulcrum wewant the global economy to balance on?” In his explosive New York Times bestseller, See No Evil ,former CIA operative Robert Baer exposed how Washington politicsdrastically compromised the CIA’s efforts to fight globalterrorism. Now in his powerful new book, Sleeping with the Devil,Baer turns his attention to Saudi Arabia, revealing how ourgovernment’s cynical relationship with our Middle Eastern ally andAmerica’ s dependence on Saudi oil make us increasingly vulnerableto economic disaster and put us at risk for further acts ofterrorism. For decades, the United States and Saudi Arabia have been locked ina “harmony of interests.” America counted on the Saudis for cheapoil, political stability in the Middle East, and lucrative businessrelati

This ring-to-altar guide is a valentine to anyone who'sdating, contemplating marriage, living with someone, orengaged.

Before September 11, 2001, one terrorist group had killed moreAmericans than any other: Hezbollah, the “Party of God.” Today itremains potentially more dangerous than even al Qaeda. Yet littlehas been known about its inner workings, past successes, and futureplans–until now. Written by an accomplished journalist and a law-enforcementexpert, Lightning Out of Lebanon is a chilling and essentialaddition to our understanding of the external and internal threatsto America. In disturbing detail, it portrays the degree to whichHezbollah has infiltrated this country and the extent to which itintends to do us harm. Formed in Lebanon by Iranian Revolutionary Guards in 1982,Hezbollah is fueled by hatred of Israel and the United States. Its1983 truck-bomb attack against the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirutkilled 241 soldiers–the largest peacetime loss ever for the U.S.military–and caused President Reagan to withdraw all troops fromLebanon. Since then, among other atrocities, Hezbollah has mu

Why are the teen years fraught with crisis for so manygirls? Why do so many mother-daughter relationships deterioratedrastically at this time? When her own teenage daughter began tospiral out of control, therapist Cheryl Dellasega, Ph.D., launcheda nationwide search to find answers— and hope. In this inspiring,compassionate book, Dellasega shares the strength and the wisdom ofmothers who have seen their daughters through the tumult ofadolescence. Drawing on the experiences of scores of mothers and daughters,Dellasega takes a hard look at the lives of girls in crisis—oncehappy, carefree children who are now struggling with eatingdisorders, unplanned pregnancies, substance abuse, and severemental problems. These are stories of girls on the edge, andmothers who are trying everything to save them. Yet even in themost desperate situations, Dellasega hears the same clear message:the key to survival is the support and the understanding of othersgoing through the same thing. Surviving Ophelia

In January 2006, Lee and Bob Woodruff seemed to have it all–ahappy marriage, four beautiful children, and marvelous careers. Bobhad just been named co-anchor of ABC’s World News Tonight, butthen, while he was embedded with the military in Iraq, animprovised explosive device went off near the tank he was ridingin. He and his cameraman, Doug Vogt, were hit, and Bob suffered atraumatic brain injury that nearly killed him. In an Instant is the frank and compelling account of how Bob andLee Woodruff’s lives came together, were blown apart, and then weremiraculously put together again–and how they persevered, with gritbut also with humor, through intense trauma and fear. More than adual memoir of love and courage, In an Instant is an important,wise, and inspiring guide to coping with tragedy–and anextraordinary drama of marriage, family, war, and nation. #1 New York Times Bestseller “Gripping . . . The Woodruffs’ devotion to each other ispalpable. . . . [In an Instant is] a re