Best Selling Books by Time-Life Books

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.

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

Diagrams and instructions document the operation, adjustment, and repair of plumbing, heating, and electrical systems and household appliances

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!

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.

Shows the first 109 elements as they exist today. Each group is pictured against the same tinted background - each element photographed in color, is discussed with regard to its particular place within the hierarchy of matter.

Marlena spends an active day with Grandpa Roberto and his magical clocks, learning how to tell time. Features a built-in toy clock with movable hands that can be viewed and manipulated through the die-cut pages.

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.