Kategoria BISAC: Reference >> Consumer Guides

"An entire industry preys on parental anxiety . . . Paul tries to lead us out of the catastrophization of childhood."--The New York Times Book Review

Parenting coaches, ergonomic strollers, music classes, sleep consultants, luxury diaper creams, a never-ending rotation of DVDs that will make a baby smarter, socially adept, and bilingual before age three. Time-strapped, anxious parents hoping to provide the best for their baby are the perfect mark for the "parenting" industry.

In Parenting, Inc., Pamela Paul investigates the whirligig of marketing hype, peer...

America is the only country in the world that does not regulate medication prices. The result is that prescription drug prices are rising at an astronomical rate. Pharmaceutical companies make an enormous amount of money by continuously coming out with the -latest- medication for common ailments. Smart Medicine is a practical book that helps readers take control of the cost and safety of the prescription medicines they take. The first chapter is a no-holds-barred examination of how we got to where we are with unregulated drug prices. Subsequent chapters explain specific strategies...

A third-generation wine merchant, and CEO of one of the largest rare-wine companies in the world, David...

Exposing the hidden pitfalls of the products we use every day, expert Annette Rubin-- founder of Belli Skincare, the #1 beauty brand recommended by ob-gyns--and beauty writer...

Are you counting your calories, carbs, or fat grams? Watching your cholesterol? Boosting protein or fiber? Whatever your nutritional needs, this completely revised and updated ninth edition of The Complete Book of Food Counts is the most authoritative, up-to-date reference you can buy. Featuring thousands more listings (and more choices) than ever before,...

When you want to maintain a sustainable kitchen, the clichE, knowledge is power, is more relevant than ever. When it comes to salmon--with all the choices, catch phrases, and eco-labels--buying salmon can be overwhelming. Seafood advocate and cook Maureen C. Berry shows you how to be a sustainable salmon shopper and conscientious cook with Salmon From Market To Plate when you want to eat salmon that is good for you and the oceans.

With an approachable, informed voice, Maureen shows you why you should care about the salmon you buy and eat. Then...

Defective cars, contaminated food, insurance company abuses, botched vacations, or government errors and indifference. The Art of Complaining evens the playing field.

Most people hate to complain and so they will put up with defective cars, contaminated food, insurance company abuses, botched vacations, and government errors and indifference. The Art of Complaining evens the playing field.

The Art of Complaining gives readers an arsenal of successful complaint tactics and claim letters compiled by Phil Edmonston, Canada's best-known consumer advocate...

Twenty years ago, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster was born the result of five years research and development by two project teams split across Japan and the USA. When launched, it was the sports car the world was waiting for. Over the past 20 years, the MX-5 has evolved and changed, but has managed to stay true to the original philosophy of horse and rider as one, a car to truly engage with the driver and provide the ultimate top-down driving experience with its perfect 50/50 weight distribution and neutral handling it is easy to control, nimble and light, and inexpensive to buy, own and maintain....

The Essential Buyer's Guide carefully charts the 205 GTI models that an enthusiast just has to drive and own, from the pioneering 1.6 GTI, though its development to the 1.9 GTI. The CTI cabriolet is also covered. Weak points, rust traps, and potential mechanical defects are laid out for the reader, with clear 205-specific guidelines offered on the practicalities of rectifying such problems. The authors also embrace both the customized and mechanically modified, with each aspect of 205 ownership meticulously captured on camera.

For anyone with an interest in, or who is thinking of buying, one of the already classic Jaguar XK sports cars from the 1996 to 2005, this Essential Buyer s Guide is a vital requirement. All the models are covered, from the early 4.0-litre models with the infamous Nikasil engines, through to the very last and highly sophisticated 4.2-litre S, with mention to the special editions available in selected markets.