New Releases by Time-Life Books

Celebrity confers burdens as well as blessings on those it touches, but often the two are indistinguishable. The trappings of celebrity - the relentless exposure, vast wealth, devoted admirers, a license to outrage - can have a dark side, providing a fertile ground for the obsessions, greed, and envy that sometimes drag the famous, and those around them, down to murder. In each case, the powerful magnet of celebrity drew the players together as if on a stage; in the last act, violence shattered their seemingly privileged. lives, and tragedy unfolded.

This exciting new series helps homeowners size up the house they have, visualize the house they want, and understand the steps they need to take to create it. Includes valuable information on material alternatives, budgetary issues, and basic principles of design. It''s rated by homeowners as one of the two most important rooms in the house (the kitchen is the other). Part sanctuary, it''s as much a location of indulgence as it is of utility. Here is the homeowner''s design companion to the bathroom, including tips for layout and material use.

Presents a complete guide to gardening vegetables without the use of chemicals for a more natural product.

This guide to laying out and installing a beautifully designed garden that suits a reader''s tastes and property includes more than a dozen adaptable plans for theme gardens with complete plants lists for each. Photos and diagrams.

The best 1997 had to offer in the entertainment world is gathered here in a dazzling tribute, from the editors of Entertainment Weekly. Toast the year''s best movies -- on the screen and behind the scenes; the celebrities we loved -- or loved to hate; our favorite music, and the musicians who rendered it best; and the most-talked-about scenes of the year from our favorite television shows.

The world in 1997 was too full of flowers. Bouquets in sad profusion filled parks and doorsteps and sidewalks in tribute to the senselessly slain and fallen: Princess Diana, JonBenet Ramsey, Gianni Versace, and Ennis Cosby. But hope bloomed afresh as well: On the ice in the pint-size person of 14-year-old figure skater Tara Lipinski, and seven times in a delivery room in Iowa. Hats off to the real McCaugheys!

Wonderful, retro approach to family meals with modern twists and nutrition. 100 recipes per book, all made from common ingredients and most prepared in less than 30 minutes.

Now you can make Shaker-inspired tables, chairs, and other classic pieces, and learn to create your own designs. Includes photographs and historical information as well as detailed instruction.

Learn the basics of restoring and caring for antiques, from major repairs to refinishing. Includes a gallery of antique furniture styles, an inventory of tools, and demonstrations of restoration techniques.

A complete guide to decks, porches, and patios. Design and build a simple deck, construct stairs and ramps, create a screened porch, lay a patio, or refurbish an existing structure.

Herbal remedies, aromatherapy massage, t''ai chi positions--here''s a treasury of proven alternative therapies providing quick relief from scores of ailments ranging from commonplace to serious. "The Alternative Advisor" is packed with self-help techniques that are authoritative, unbiased and clear--offering easy access to a new world of healthcare options.

This book will show you how to go beyond the standard growing season. Learn to create a garden that displays beautiful color through three seasons of flowers.

A photographic chronicle of 1996, presenting pictures of the year''s events.

From laying carpet on the staircase to installing lighting in the living room, everything you need to know to turn a house into a home, from Time-Life''s DIY experts.