Sometimes change is good. Sometimes it's necessary. And, sometimes it is so frustratingly unpleasant that the only way to survive with a modicum of manners is to replace the horror with humor. In this collection of over fifty of her newspaper columns, Mary Williams shares insights into the travel industry. Working as a flight attendant for more than twenty years has given her a close-up view of customer's attitudes toward the entire flying experience. They've changed. "What not to Wear on an Airplane" touches on major differences in travel attire; fewer people wearing dress-up clothes, more...

Everyone knows that Labrador Retrievers are at home in the water. Everyone, that is, except Lily, a lab puppy with a problem. As much as she wants to fetch a stick from the pond like the other dogs, she is uncomfortable with cold water and a murky bottom. She is happier following the trail of animals through the woods with her nose. Lily Learns to Swim tells the story of how a puppy discovers that when excitement is added to a new experience fears can quickly be overcome. Lily shares her story with two other Labs and the people in her family.