An examination of the recently resurgent trend of charm bracelets looks at the history and cultural importance of the charm bracelet, as well as interesting and unique ways to personalize bracelets, all illustrated with ninety color illustrations. 15,000 first printing.
This humorous book, the fourth of the authors' popular "1,003 Great Things" series, pays tribute to the denizens of the classroom with lots of observations on what teachers have in common and why they're so special.
Based on the hit off-Broadway revue, Loose Lips offers readers the opportunity to listen in on the on- and off-the-record utterances of such famous celebrities as Prince Charles, Tommy Lasorda, Richard Nixon, Charlie Sheen, and Michael Jackson. 25 line drawings. HBO special this fall.
Love is not the only thing that blossoms with a smile. Your entire life can be transformed by the simple act of turning up the corners of your mouth. And psychologists have proven that you benefit by smiling-even when you're convinced you have nothing to smile about!Now the power of the smile gets a boost from three grinning fools: Lisa Birnbach, ...
1,003 Great Things About Kids hilariously convinces readers that they did the right thing when they decided to let these expensive, chocolate-smeared noisemakers into their homes. With sly one-liners and unspoken thoughts put into words, this trio of inventive writers pays tribute to the advantages of offspring. For example, kids are great because ...
Three witty and wise women--Birnbach, Ann Hodgman, and Patricia Marx--deliver yet another hysterical list of 1,003 great things. Each writer has a unique and much appreciated take on being a modern-day woman.
Being American has always been a wonderful thing. But after September 11, 2001, patriotism soared. Not since the 1940s had America been attacked with such unexpected and horrible decisiveness. From sea to shining sea, the response was deafening. Americans raised their flags, raised their voices, and vowed to stand united.Of course, we're still ...
The authors of the bestselling "1,003 Great Things About Getting Older" and "1,003 Great Things About Kids" team up again, this time focusing on the delights of friendship.
From the trio responsible for the successful 1,003 series-comes 1,003 Great Things About Being Jewish, the perfect humorous gift book to celebrate being Jewish. Just a sampling of the gems within: " They say Aunt Rose's matzo balls could sink a ship . . . in case you're interested in doing that. " Everyone knows that kosher hot dogs rule. " A ...
Photographer Nancy Ellison uses collector dolls, special edition dolls, and dolls never seen before to breathe life into Barbie, fulfilling her dreams and aspirations by putting her into special settings and performances, such as campaigning at the White House, starring in classic films, and more. Color illustrations.
In addition to such statistical information as costs and SAT requirements for more than 200 colleges nationwide, Lisa Birnbach gives the inside scoop on the best, and worst, professors, minorities on campus, best places to study, live, meet people, shop, eat, drink, student politics, dating patterns, and more. "The ultimate guide to higher ...
Grandchildren, golf games, and great big ol' Cadillacs are just a few of the great things about getting older. Each page of this lighthearted and optimistic calendar provides a humorous entry about the aging process or a celebrity quote about growing older. Makes a great gift for milestone birthdays. Lisa Birnbach, Ann Hodgman, and Patricia Marx ...
Makes a great gift for those celebrating milestone birthdays. This calendar proves that aging definitely has its advantages. Getting older equals getting the comfiest chair in the room, playing golf on weekdays, and earning reduced fares or discounts on just about everything. Each page of this calendar includes an entry such as these or a humorous ...
Lisa Birnbach is a television commentator and the author of the wildly successful "Official Preppy Handbook." She is a "Parade" magazine contributing editor and the mother of (at least) three children. Ann Hodgman has written three cookbooks, most recently "One Bite Won't Kill You." She has also written more than 40 children's books, and her ...
In "40% Off Is the New Black," best-selling authors Lisa Birnbach, Ann Hodgman, and Patricia Marx offer hundreds of recession-proof reasons why less is more. This funny, inspiring, and uplifting collection reminds us that most of the best things in life are still free. Insights include: * Hedges are prettier to look at than hedge funds. * ...
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