The Green Book

Learn how to get the most out of your home's closets, from the bedroom to the laundry room to the kitchen. This book includes step-by-step instructions on basic shelf building, tips on how to put together a ready-to-assemble kit, and photos showing how to upgrade light fixtures to brighten your closet. You'll see the dozens of closet configurations to choose from, plus new storage products that make your closet work smarter. Plus the special bonus section features 44 organizing ideas for the entire home. Soft cover. 128 pages.

Elements of the Table, by Lynn Rosen, is a simple, definitive guide for hosts and guests alike. It includes everything you ever wanted to know about the rules of the table - from settings to servings - for the ultimate dining experience. Organized by category, Lynn's advice is sensible, her explanations are clear, and her historical asides will provide plenty of lively dinner conversation. From a complete listing of standard (and historical) utensils to the top ten etiquette errors (and how to avoid them), this book features comprehensive information on topics such as napery, china, silver, crystal and table decor. Complete with fascinating tidbits and amusing facts on centuries of table manners, it is the perfect way to ensure successful dinner parties for years to come. Hard cover. 128 pages.

Secrets of Longevity is full of surprising, all-natural ideas for living a longer, healthier, and happier life. As a 38th generation doctor specializing in longevity, Dr. Maoshing Ni knows the answers--and they're surprisingly simple and powerful. It's amazing how a little honey in your tea can aid internal healing. Or how taking a walk after dinner each night can reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease. The tips are organized into chapters on diet, healing, environment, exercise, and relationships, so you can easily dip into the areas you'd like to address. Marrying wisdom from the East with the latest scientific advances from the West, this book puts at your fingertips a whole host of ways to make your stay on earth longer, healthier, and much, much happier. Soft cover. 328 pages.

Window treatments add a fabulous finishing touch, and Better Homes and Gardens shows you how to select the perfect window dressings for every room. Inside is a room-by-room guide to window treatments, highlighting practical options for kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, and more. You'll find inspiring windows dressed in every type of treatment--including shades, blinds, panels, and valances--depicting an array of styles, from traditional and formal to casual and contemporary. They offer foolproof information for measuring windows accurately, choosing the right window hardware and embellishments, and selecting the best fabrics. The also show you how to easily make window fashions, from quick-sew panels to flirty tassels. Soft cover. 127 pages.

In this totally unique nutrition reference guide, acclaimed nutritionist Jonny Bowden debunks old-school food myths, saves the reputations of foods long suffering from bad PR, and provides you with just the facts--what you need to know to make good, health-conscious decisions about which foods you and your family should eat. You'll also learn the latest research findings and recommendations from around the world about the health benefits of nutrient-packed foods you've loved since you were a kid, and some you've never tried. Learn how easy it is to find "real" food and discover what a dozen nutrition experts say are their "top ten" healthiest foods on earth. Chapters include Vegetables, Grains, Fruits, Soy Foods, Dairy, Meat, Poultry, and Eggs, Oils, Sweeteners, and many more, plus a comprehensive glossary. Also includes a bonus CD. Soft cover. 360 pages.