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Stuff Every Grandmother Should Know

This pocket-sized guide has all the stuff you need to become the coolest grandma, mom-mom, or mimi on the block!

Becoming a grandmother is one of life's biggest joys—but that doesn't mean it's simple! This handy gift book lays out all the wisdom, savvy, and know-how you'll need to care for, cherish, and spoil your grandchildren from babyhood through the toddler years and beyond, including:

 • How to Pick Your Grandmother Nickname
 • Baby Equipment Essentials
 • How to Play Safe at Your Place
 • How to be Someone They Can Talk To
 • Tips for Sharing Your Memories
 • And more!

The lovely package and timeless information make this a perfect gift for seasoned grandmas and grandmas-to-be alike.

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Stuff Every Wine Snob Should Know

Full of tips, trivia, and useful how-tos, this pocket-sized handbook is the perfect gift for wine lovers.

Wine is one of the world’s oldest beverages, and there’s never been a better time to fill a glass with the fruit of the vine. Whether you prefer robust reds, crisp whites, or subtle rosés, you’ll find lots to drink in on the pages of this pocket-sized guide, packed with information, how-tos, and trivia for wine enthusiasts of every variety. Seasoned sommeliers and budding oenologists alike will learn all things wine, including:

  • How Wine Is Made
  • How to Pour a Glass of Wine
  • How to Pair Wine with Food
  • The Truth About Sulfites
  • How to Bring the Perfect Wine for Any Occasion
  • And more!

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Stuff Every Beer Snob Should Know

This pocket-sized handbook to all things beer is the perfect gift for the homebrewer, craft beer lover, or anyone who appreciates a good pint.

From classic craft beers to trendy microbrews, beer is booming nationwide. Whether you prefer light lagers or hearty stouts, you’ll find lots to drink in on the pages of this pocket-sized guide, packed with information, how-tos, and trivia for beer enthusiasts of all stripes. Seasoned craft-brew connoisseurs and newbie beer drinkers alike will learn almost everything there is to know about the world’s most beloved beverage, including:

   • How to Taste Beer Like a Pro
   • How to Store Beer
   • How to Pair Beer with Food
   • How to Host a Tasting
   • How to Drink Local
   • And more!

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Stuff Every Vegetarian Should Know

This pocket-sized handbook to becoming a vegetarian has everything you need to start a healthy and tasty plant-based diet.

Ready to try a diet that’s greener, healthier, and better for the planet? Here’s an easy and approachable guide to the world of eating, cooking, and living meat-free. Featuring chapters on everything from choosing the right meat substitutes and building a complete protein to dining out and troubleshooting the “Help, I’m still hungry!” stage, this pocket-sized book’s tips and tutorials will take you from wannabe veggie to vegetarian extraordinaire. Plus sample shopping lists, health benefits of going meatless, and recipe ideas to keep you on track for a long—and healthy!—vegetarian life.

Topics include:
   • How to Stock Your Shelves
   • How to Make Recipes Vegetarian
   • How to Make an Amazing Stir-Fry
   • How to Cook Dried Beans
   • 5 Great Bacon Substitutes
And more!

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Stuff Every Graduate Should Know

Everything you need to take on—or take over!—the real world
Just because you’ve got a diploma in hand doesn’t mean you know everything! This ultimate pocket-sized guide for life after school is filled with information for every step of the road to adulthood, including:
 
• How to Find Your First Apartment
• How to Write the Perfect Résumé
• How to Survive Living with Your Parents
• How to Make (and Stick to!) a Budget
 
Plus tips for staying in shape, building a professional wardrobe, throwing a real dinner party, and everything else a newly minted grown-up needs to know.
 
Partial TOC:
Personal Stuff:
How to Build a Grown-Up Wardrobe
How to Take Care of Yourself When You’re Sick
How to Stay in Shape
Medical Care 
How to Handle Depression
Living Stuff:
Apartment Hunting
How to Coexist with Roommates
How to Deal with Living with Your Parents
How to Make a Meal Plan and Grocery Shop
How to Clean House
Job and Money Stuff:
How to Write a Résumé
How to Nail an Interview
How to Understand Your Paycheck
How to Make (and Stick to) a Basic Budget
How to Buy a Car
Social Stuff:
How to Make New Friends
How to Host a Dinner Party
How to Ask Someone Out
How to Break Up with Someone
How to Attend a Wedding

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Stuff Every Bride Should Know

Wedding planning doesn’t have to be stressful! From budgeting to bachelorette parties to writing your own vows, this pocket-sized manual is packed with tips to plan, execute, and enjoy the perfect engagement and wedding. It’s a personal wedding planner you can carry in your pocket . . . the perfect engagement present or planning handbook for any soon-to-be bride.
 
Including:
• How to Set a Budget
• How to Select Your Attendants
• How to Find the Dress
• How to Make Your Guests Comfortable
• How to Handle Showers and Parties
 
Plus tips on choosing your guests, picking your vendors, selecting the details, handling delicate situations, and much, much more!

MICHELLE PARK LAZETTE is a writer and journalist in Cleveland, Ohio. She is the co-owner of Story of Your Life, a company that interviews for and designs front-page newspaper stories about engaged couples and their relationships.

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