New Releases by Publications International

The Armchair Reader series entertains and enlightens with little-known anecdotes, untold stories, fascinating facts, and games that make even the mundane fun. The Armchair Reader''s innovative approach and witty style will capture the interest of all readers. By reading Lists, you will: learn the number of calories in your favorite fast food-and the best exercises to burn off those calories; discover the world''s most thrilling roller coasters; learn about the top fads of the 20th century; and find out about the most dangerous jobs in America.

The Armchair Reader series will entertain and enlighten with little-known anecdotes, untold stories, fascinating facts, and tales of intrigue. The Reader''s innovative approach and unique style will capture the imaginations of the Civil War buff and the novice, as well. Discover families that were split in two over the war--even Abraham Lincoln''s. Find out which generals rose to the occasion and which failed to live up to expectations. Learn how the technical marvels of the day--land mines, the telegraph, and photography--changed warfare forever.

You''ll find all the best chocolate recipes right here- rich and gooey brownies, chunky cookies, deliciously dense laye cakes, decadent desserts... even choclate breakfast treats.

» The world''s most-comprehensive look at the American automobile. Year-by-year coverage of all major makes, from 1930 to today. » More than 3,500 photos. Includes the GM-Ford-Chrysler Big 3, plus the spectrum of makes from Allstate and AMC, through Duesenberg and LaSalle, to Tucker and Willys. » Authoritative reports on the cars, the companies and the individuals behind them. Detailed specifications charts include horsepower, original prices, annual production volume, and much more.

Eighjt extra-busy scenes in each book, packed with Look and Find challenges.

A year-by-year replay of the quest for the Stanley Cup. Updated with more than 1,000 short stories. Timeline that pinpoints each significant detail of every hockey season. More than 1,000 photos, many in full-color.

New ideas and secrets to make you happy in your love life; modern-day dangers of Internet dating.

Celebrate America''s game with a comprehensive and dynamic look back at one hundred years of baseball.

Ideas for planning and designing a dream kitchen. Practical information on decorating and remodeling. Nearly 400 full-color photos, many from the industry''s top photographers and designers. A showcase of kitchen styles from American Country to Contemporary to World Beat.

Guides readers through our national park system, focusing on the beauty and majesty of each.

Includes brief biographies of golfers (such as: Nancy Lopez, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tiger Toods and more), brief overviews of courses (such as: the National, Pebble Beach, and more), as well as memorable moments in golf history (such as: best tournaments, best rounds, longest drivers, etc.).

Features over 400 deliciously light and healthy recipes. Informative introduction prefaces the recipes, providing helpful suggestions for healthy eating. Tips throughout the book give further information on ways to cut fat, calories, and sodium. Full nutritional analysis, complete with dietary exchange information, included with every recipe. Over 160 beautiful photos accompany these light and scrumptious recipes.

Organize every aspect of your daily life. This book is divided into eight categories to keep you on schedule.

The Passion of Christ depicts the last hours of Jesus'' life (from the Last Supper through the crucifixion and resurrection) through stunning imagery and illuminating text. Works by master artists of the Renaissance and Baroque periods Informative chapter openers and extended captions Bible verses that correspond with the illustrative artworks.

Every other page has an interactive word game to play using the attached stylus. Touching each word or picture on the page will activate silly songs, music, and/or voice including the voice of your favorite characters. Your child will learn to rhyme, match words with pictures, and much more.

Children 4 to 7 now have a dictionary made just for them. The colorful illustrations and eye-catching photography are designed to help new readers absorb information. The information is geared to just the right age level, so children won''t get frustrated by trying to look up information in books beyond their understanding. The dictionary is equally useful in a classroom or at home-it is written and consulted by an early childhood education expert.