Deceptively Delicious Book

Becoming pregnant is hugely exciting, but with so many things to think about, it can also be a bit overwhelming. The Baby Bump is a comprehensive guide that offers expert and real mom advice on surviving those all-important nine months. Featuring tips and advice on everything future moms really want to know including what is safe to eat, how the baby develops week by week, and what to expect in the delivery room, reading this book is like chatting with a been-there, done-that best friend. The Baby Bump offers a wealth of fun features such as Birth Plan Checklists, a Kick Count Tracker, and a Work Your Wardrobe outfit assembly guide all wrapped in a bright, cheerful package. It's the must-have resource for any mom-to-be. Softcover. 176 pages.

Put a little "hip" in your "sip". With this handy book, cocktails at home have never been more exciting to make, to drink, or to serve. Each refreshing drink features exotic and lip-smacking combinations of ripened fruits, herbs, flavorings, and spirits created by an acclaimed master mixologist - for tastes that are modern, intriguing, and really delicious. The Guava Cosmo and the Vermont Vodka Martini, spiked with a secret ingredient, give a new twist to cocktails at six. Welcome guests to a dinner party with a Mr. 820, a martini as smooth as James Bond himself, or offer Avocado Daiquiris to revelers at a casual barbecue. Also included are recipes for fruit purees and infused vodkas to quickly transform an ordinary cocktail into a drink that will energize, and Mocktails for a refreshing quencher. Hard cover. 132 pages.

Fruity, frosty and thirst quenching, punch says party in a bowl. In this book, written by Colleen Mullaney, you'll find dozens of simple, delicious recipes, just waiting to perk up any get-together. From a classic, refreshing mint and strawberry lemonade to intriguing new twists on a Champagne punch for Valentine's Day, liquid inspiration is always close at hand. Most recipes come with and without alcohol, so everyone can enjoy the citrus kick of Margarita Madness or a tasty mug of Coffee on the Cubes (sprinkled with decadent dark chocolate). Helpful advice on the importance of choosing the liquor, which punch bowl to use, and ideas for decorative ice rings and cubes give your punch added punch! For every season, every gathering, and every taste bud, every sip will be cause for celebration. Features full-color photographs. Hard cover. 96 pages.

From Spanish sangria to sparkling raspberry lemoncello, this book on Sangria by Mittie Hellmich offers pitcher-perfect recipes for fruity wine and champagne drinks plus tapas just right for parties and easy entertaining. With recipes for red, white, and sparkling sangria, these traditional and adventurous concoctions will transform any party into a full-blown fiesta. Its lively introduction discusses history, traditions and myths surrounding sangria; preparation and serving techniques, including when to use ice, chill times and interchangeable ingredients; as well as party tips and recipe conversions to let you plan for gatherings of various sizes. Features full-color photographs. Hard cover. 80 pages.

Master mixologist Ben Reed brings you inspirational cocktails from the hippest, hottest countries around the world. Chapters categorize the drinks, from a Fresh and Fruity Sea Breeze, to a Feisty Caipirinha, to relaxed entertaining with a Fizzy Bellini. There are over 60 deliciously cooling cocktails for long sunny days with full color photographs in this fun book. There are also gorgeous recipes for non-alcoholic drinks such as the Cranberry Cooler, Virgin Mojito and Iced Tea to guarantee a cocktail that will delight anyone's tastebuds. Hardcover. 64 pages.