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For decades, bookstore childcare sections were dominated by books for women–that is, until Quirk’s Baby Owner’s Manual offered a fun and refreshing alternative for male readers. Now we’re crashing the wedding section with The Groom’s Instruction Manual, an irreverent guide to everything guys need to know about:

    * Getting Engaged (popping the question, finding a ring)
    * Wedding Planning (choosing a location, drafting a guest list)
    * The Big Day (rehearsal dinner, toasts, what to do if you start crying)
    * Post-Wedding (honeymooning, thank-you notes, newlywedding)

And much more

Illustrated in the award-winning visual style that has made our Owner’s Manual series a smash success, The Groom’s Instruction Manual is the perfect shower gift for (engaged) men of all ages.

SHANDON FOWLER had five hundred guests at his wedding–and if he can survive that, you’ve got nothing to worry about. He and his wife are happily married and live in Brooklyn, New York.

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Is he still in love with his ex? Is he a string-along type? Does he want a long-term relationship or just a fling? Should you Date Him or Dump Him?

A comprehensive relationship advice book in a fun, easy-to-use format, Date Him or Dump Him? picks up where Cosmo’s quiz left off. Combining the knowledge of a professional with the insight of someone who’s been there, this illustrated flip-through guide encourages you to address the questions and concerns of your current relationship and predict its future.

Date Him or Dump Him? begins with questions such as: “When did his last relationship end?” and “How often does he call you?” and follows up with more in-depth queries, ultimately leading the reader to an honest analysis and genuinely helpful advice for moving forward.

Cheaper than a therapist, more reliable than a palm-reader, and more fun than any other self-help book on the market, Date Him or Dump Him? gives the final word on any relationship.

MELISSA HECKSCHER is a writer and columnist living in Los Angeles. She likes hiking, candlelit dinners, and long walks on the beach.

Remember the bestselling Choose Your Own Adventure series that you read as a kid? This hilarious parody features the same format and similar illustrations-but the stories offer a whole new kind of adventure!

Like an interactive version of Sex and the City or Bridget Jones’s Diary, this romantic comedy follows a young woman’s quest for love in the big city, amid the dangers of torn stockings, maxed-out credit cards, obnoxious roommates, adulterous husbands, dark alleys, and worse.

On every page, YOU have control of the story: If you suggest that your date’s hands are moving too fast, turn to page 128. If you insist that he run to Rite-Aid for protection, turn to page 51. If you throw caution to the wind and unfasten his belt, turn to page 117.

Choose wisely, and you could wind up with the love of your life. Choose poorly, and you could wind up on the Internet, in a series of lurid photographs that would make your mother blush. Anything can happen-and it’s all up to you!

MIRANDA CLARKE based this book on her own dating experiences (except for all the incredibly hot guys-she made those parts up). She lives in Philadelphia.

“Choose Your Own Adventure” is a registered trademark of Chooseco LLC, Waitsfield, Vermont.

This book is in no way sponsored by or affiliated with Bantam Books, Inc. or the Choose Your Own Adventure series of books and its owner, Chooseco Inc.

Feuding in-laws, manipulative wedding planners, rehearsal dinner meltdowns—there’s no end to the ways a wedding can go wrong. But have no fear: The Bride’s Instruction Manual covers all the topics the bride-to-be needs to know to march down the aisle with confidence.

In a concise and irreverent approach, noted wedding expert Carrie Denny offers advice for setting the date, choosing the dress, selecting attendants, deciding on a wedding site, drafting a guest list, designing invitations, and more. And it’s all illustrated in the trademark “techy” style that has helped Quirk Owner’s and Instruction Manuals sell more than one million copies worldwide.

Complete with tons of useful information (and chock-full of cheat sheets to keep readers on track and on budget), The Bride’s Instruction Manual is the perfect shower gift for every blushing bride-to-be.

CARRIE DENNY is editor of Philadelphia’s Elegant Weddings magazine.

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Gaining weight is every woman’s worst nightmare-and her boyfriend may be to blame! Studies have shown that when a woman is in a relationship, she almost always gains weight. In Your Big Fat Boyfriend, fitness expert Jenna Bergen explores why this phenomenon happens and how a woman can combat it without alienating her sweetie.

Readers will discover:

• The differences in male and female metabolisms
• How to eat healthful meals when dining at not-so-healthy places
• Creative date ideas that will keep couples active
• Good-for-him (and her!) recipes that taste great and won’t leave the guy hungry

Complete with humorous first-person accounts, quizzes, and fun sidebars and charts, Your Big Fat Boyfriend will strike a chord with any girl who’s ever dated a diet disaster.

A spinning instructor and yoga guru, JENNA BERGEN has written articles for Self, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Philadelphia Home, and Philadelphia magazine. She has dated a diet disaster-her very own big fat boyfriend-for the last four years.

At Last! A Comprehensive Guide to Sexual Intercourse!
 
Sex is as old as human civilization—so why, after all these years, are the secrets of a rewarding sex life so elusive? Fortunately, The Sex Instruction Manual is here to answer all of your most pressing questions: Why do men fall asleep after achieving orgasm? What’s the G-spot and where can I find it? How can I introduce sex toys into my relationship? Are there really condoms designed for women? And what in the world is “doorknobbing”? You’ll find answers to all of these questions and more, courtesy of author and celebrated “sexpert” Felicia Zopol.