New Releases by Don Martin

Cartoons & comic strips.

An irreverent but whimsical book of lists showcasing the best--and most--Las Vegas has to offer. Whether pointing out the Ten Cheapest Places to Gamble, the Ten Best Overlooked Attractions, or Ten Best Watering Holes, the authors offer hundreds of reasons why Las Vegas is one of the most-visited cities in the world. 25 photos.

An upbeat and whimsical insiders'' guide to the Aloha State, Hawaii: The Best of Paradise provides a close-up view of Honolulu, plus coverage of the islands of Maui, Kauai, the Big Island, Lanai, and Molokai. "Ten Best" lists in more than 50 categories give visitors all the details they need to find the very best that Hawaii has to offer. Scores of Hawaii guidebooks have been published, yet no other guide approaches the tropical paradise in this unique, opinionated fashion. Readers can discover at the flip of a page the ten best resorts, attractions, restaurants, nightspots, and shopping areas. For those who want to play in the sun, it lists the ten best beaches and the ten best places to snorkel, dive, hike, and bike. Other lists include the ten best places to take hula lessons and the ten best places to snuggle with your sweetie. For visitors on a budget, a "Proud Paupers" chapter points out the ten best free attractions and the cheapest eats and sleeps. In addition, an "unauthorized history" of Hawaii reviews the islands'' controversial occupation by outsiders.

How families can affect a person''s weight and what you can do about it.

The first book to use colorful sports anecdotes as business tools, TeamThink illustrates the importance of skills that athletes take for granted--training, leadership, coordination, and motivation--and provides valuable wisdom on how to make business objectives as clear as any goal line.

This book provides comprehensive information and guidance for addressing the special needs and problems of stepfamilies in therapy. It examines the complex issues facing stepfamilies--including grief over divorce, negative stereotypes of stepfamilies, child custody and visitation disputes, unrealistic expectations of family life, and confusing relationships with extended family--and offers therapeutic approaches, strategies, and interventions for effective assessment and treatment.

His droop-toed characters and hilarious sound effects have gained Don Martin worldwide recognition and acclaim as the seminal MAD artist and a master of the profoundly absurd cartoon! Packed with outrageous gags and unique humor, this is Don''s hand-picked collection of his favorite material -- including his syndicated newspaper strip The Nutheads, and material never before published in the U.S.! New cover painting by Martin.

More and more of your students live in stepfamilies. Based on their experiences working with hundreds of stepfamilies in counseling, the authors discuss what a healthy stepfamily is and provide ideas and activities to help the blended family work. This is an excellent resource for both counselors and step-parents.

Color illustration on front cover of two superimposed images: a man firing a rifle ; man and woman embracing.