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

Between 1850 and 1900, Boston underwent a stunningmetamorphosis from an insulated New England town into one of theworld’s great metropolises—one that achieved worldwide prominencein politics, medicine, education, science, social activism,literature, commerce, and transportation. In A City So Grand, Stephen Puleo chronicles this remarkableperiod in Boston’s history. He takes readers through the ferocityof the abolitionist movement of the 1850s, the thirty-five-yearengineering and city-planning feat of the Back Bay project,Boston’s explosion in size through immigration and annexation, thedevastating Great Fire of 1872, and the glorious opening ofAmerica’s first subway station in 1897. This lively journey paintsa portrait of a half century of progress, leadership, andinfluence.

So much has changed. So much has stayed the same. The culmination of a 25-year study of relationships played out through the Cathy comic strip, LOVE will touch your heart, entertain your soul, and reassure you that you are never alone.

Anna Deveare Smith's award-winning one-woman shows were borneof her uniquely brilliant ability to listen. In Talk to Me sheapplies her rare talent to the language of political power inAmerica. Believing that character and language are inextricably bound,Smith sets out to discern the essence of America by listening toits people and trying to capture its politics. To that end shetravels to some of America's most conspicuous places, like thepresidential conventions of 1996, and some of its darkest corners,like a women's prison in Maryland. And along the way she interviewseveryone from janitors to murderers to Bill Clinton himself.Memoir, social commentary, meditation on language, this book is asvastly ambitious as it is compellingly unique

If you're like most people, your life is so hectic that it'shard to imagine squeezing in time for daily exercise. The good newsis that you can get fit without an expensive gym membership orrigorous workout schedule. New research proves that you can "sneakup" on fitness by grabbing a little time here and there throughoutthe day so you total at least thirty minutes of moderateactivity on most days. The American Heart Association's Fitting inFitness guide will show you how to work spurts of activity into theway you live right now. Those few minutes can add up to hugerewards, including a stronger heart and bones, higher energylevels, better weight control, and more. You'll find hundreds of tips for fitting in fitness in thiseasy-to-use, inspiring guide. You'll even learn how to bring yourkids into the act and have a lifestyle program that works for allof you.

This short time is all it takes to master the 38 simpleexercises in this book. You will quickly grasp the ancientYoga secrets of breathing, concentration, nutrition andmuscle control -- in just minutes of your spare time andwithout any discomfort. Day by day you will noticeastonishing results -- loss of weight, greater firmness,more energy, relief from pain, freedom from stress andan overall feeling of youthfulness and well-being. This Yoga regimen will become a lifetime program to keep yourwhole organism radiant with a natural beauty andhealth. This Yoga regimen will become a lifetime program to keepyour whole organsim radiant with natural beauty andhealth!