Books published by publisher Sourcebooks Inc. 2009

"The best college guide you can buy."―USA TodayEvery college and university has a story, and no one tells those stories like former New York Times education editor Edward B. Fiske. That's why, for more than 35 years, the Fiske Guide to Colleges has been the leading guide to 320+ four-year schools, including quotes from real students and information you won't find on college websites. Fully updated and expanded every year, Fiske is the most authoritative source of information for college-bound students and their parents. Helpful, honest, and straightforward, the Fiske Guide to Colleges delivers an insider's look at what it's really like to be a student at the "best and most interesting" schools in the United States, plus Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland―so you can find the best fits for you.In addition to detailed and candid stories on each school, you will find:A quiz to help you understand what you are really looking for in a collegeLists of strong programs and popular majors at each college"Overlap" listings to help you expand your optionsIndexes that break down schools by state, price, and average debtExclusive academic, social, and quality-of-life ratingsAll the basics, including financial aid stats, SAT/ACT scores, and acceptance ratesPlus a special section highlighting the public and private Best Buy schools―colleges that provide the best educational value. The perfect thing if you're looking for gifts for teenage boys 14-16 or gifts for teenage girls 14-16, or for the high school sophomore in your life.

"A gifted and thoughtful writer, Metzl brings us to the frontiers of biology and technology, and reveals a world full of promise and peril." ― Siddhartha Mukherjee MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Emperor of All Maladies and The GenePassionate, provocative, and highly illuminating, Hacking Darwin is the must read book about the future of our species for fans of Homo Deus and The Gene. After 3.8 billion years humankind is about to start evolving by new rules...From leading geopolitical expert and technology futurist Jamie Metzl comes a groundbreaking exploration of the many ways genetic-engineering is shaking the core foundations of our lives ― sex, war, love, and death. At the dawn of the genetics revolution, our DNA is becoming as readable, writable, and hackable as our information technology. But as humanity starts retooling our own genetic code, the choices we make today will be the difference between realizing breathtaking advances in human well-being and descending into a dangerous and potentially deadly genetic arms race. Enter the laboratories where scientists are turning science fiction into reality. Look towards a future where our deepest beliefs, morals, religions, and politics are challenged like never before and the very essence of what it means to be human is at play. When we can engineer our future children, massively extend our lifespans, build life from scratch, and recreate the plant and animal world, should we?

"Dr. Phelan's strategies have seen a resurgence in the parenting world. Maybe that's why you feel like everywhere you go, you keep overhearing other moms say to their misbehaving children, 'That's one. That's two. That's three.' And then you watch in disbelief as their kid actually stops!" — PopSugar MomsAre you the parent of a strong-willed child? Is bedtime a nightly battle? Are you looking to discipline without stress?Since kids don't come with a manual, 1-2-3 Magic is the next best thing. Dr. Thomas Phelan has developed a quick, simple and scientifically proven way to parent that actually works!Using his signature 1-2-3 counting method, Dr. Phelan helps parents to curb obnoxious behaviors like tantrums and meltdowns, whining and pouting, talking back, sibling rivalry and more in toddlers, preschoolers and middle schoolers. He guides parents through drama-free discipline methods that include handling time outs in public, the appropriate length of a time out, and what to do if your child resists the time out.Dr. Phelan also covers how to establish positive routines around bedtime, dinnertime, homework and getting up and out in the morning, and tips for strengthening your relationship with your kids.For decades, millions of parents from all over the world have used the award-winning 1-2-3 Magic technique to raise happier families and put the fun back into parenting. 1-2-3 Magic is one of Healthline's Best Parenting Books of 2017, a 2016 Mom's Choice Award Winner, a 2016 National Parenting Product Award Winner and a 2016 Family Choice Award Winner.

Here are 100 questions to see what you know and what you don't. It may be a humbling experience, but you're sure to have fun-and find out a whole lot about the woman you married.Examples: How old was your wife on her first date? What's your wife's favorite flavor of ice cream? What's your wife's shoe size? Which of these does your wife always carry with her in case of an emergency? A few extra dollars folded awayA cell phoneA safety pinTissuesSomething to eat

Fighters. Innovators. Trailblazers.From athletes to architects, pilots to politicians, women have shaped each and every area of history. In this 2020 full-color wall calendar, celebrate their extraordinary achievements with a testament to the strong female role models throughout time and all over the world.Features:12" x 12"12-month calendarPowerful photographs and bold design

A New York Times bestsellerFor millions of people, travel by air is a confounding, uncomfortable, and even fearful experience. Patrick Smith, airline pilot and author of the popular website www.askthepilot.com, separates fact from fallacy and tells you everything you need to know: • How planes fly, and a revealing look at the men and women who fly them • Straight talk on turbulence, pilot training, and safety. • The real story on delays, congestion, and the dysfunction of the modern airport • The myths and misconceptions of cabin air and cockpit automation • Terrorism in perspective, and a provocative look at security • Airfares, seating woes, and the pitfalls of airline customer service • The colors and cultures of the airlines we love to hateCOCKPIT CONFIDENTIAL covers not only the nuts and bolts of flying, but the grand theater of air travel, from airport architecture to inflight service to the excitement of travel abroad. It's a thoughtful, funny, at times deeply personal look into the strange and misunderstood world of commercial flying. "Patrick Smith is extraordinarily knowledgeable about modern aviation...the ideal seatmate, a companion, writer and explorer." —Boston Globe "Anyone remotely afraid of flying should read this book, as should anyone who appreciates good writing and great information." —The New York Times, on ASK THE PILOT.

For the best ring bearer ever...A great gift for the most awesome boy in the bridal party, The Best Ever Ring Bearer takes you on an adventure to discover all the best things about being in a wedding. Wear a special suit, help the bride and groom, smile big for pictures, walk down the aisle, and have lots and lots of fun! The perfect gift for future ring bearers to understand the duties and imprtance of their job on the special day (along with how much fun they will have!), this is a wonderful keepsake that little boys will be able to keep with them forever.

The perfect high school graduation gift book for graduating seniors―practical, motherly advice about everything they still need to learn. About dreams. About life. About laundry.No matter how hard they try, parents never have time to teach their children everything they need to know before they leave home. Luckily, Becky Blades has compiled the best tidbits of advice into one thought-provoking, conversation-starting book that she wrote for her first-born daughter as she was preparing to leave home for college. Covering everything from posture to finances, with a hint of motherly sass, Do Your Laundry or You'll Die Alone is beautifully illustrated and the perfect funny graduation gift for daughters leaving the nest, or anyone in your life who could use a little bit of coming-of-age common sense. Lined pages at the back of the book allow space for you to leave your own thoughtful messages.

Based on the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 Magic, and adapted especially for kids!"1-2-3 Magic made parenting fun again.""I highly recommend this book to any parent who is spending more time yelling at or nagging their children than smiling at and laughing with them.""All I have to say is that the ideas in this book really WORK! It really is like magic!""It's such a relief to not feel like I'm constantly yelling at someone! If you want to see a fast improvement in your child's behavior, check out 1-2-3 Magic."1-2-3 Magic is the simplest, most effective parenting program for raising happy, well-behaved children, and now it's even easier to get your kids excited about their role in your family! Through engaging illustrations and a storybook format, 1-2-3 Magic for Kids lays out the program in a way that's relatable for kids of all ages. From counting to time-outs and everything in between, 1-2-3 Magic for Kids explains:• Why it's important for them to behave • How parents use 1-2-3 Magic to make sure everyone in the family is doing what they're supposed to do • Why their family will be happier and have more time for fun activities once they start using 1-2-3 MagicFeaturing full-color illustrations, puzzles, and games, 1-2-3 Magic for Kids is the perfect companion to 1-2-3 Magic. Whether you are just starting to use the program or have been finding success with it for years, Dr. Thomas W. Phelan's kid-friendly adaptation will help you and your kids work together to have more fun and build a stronger family.

A New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon Charts Bestseller! Emma Watson's Our Shared Shelf Bookclub Selection - May/June 2018"the glowing ghosts of the radium girls haunt us still."―NPR Books The incredible true story of the women who fought America's Undark dangerThe Curies' newly discovered element of radium makes gleaming headlines across the nation as the fresh face of beauty, and wonder drug of the medical community. From body lotion to tonic water, the popular new element shines bright in the otherwise dark years of the First World War.Meanwhile, hundreds of girls toil amidst the glowing dust of the radium-dial factories. The glittering chemical covers their bodies from head to toe; they light up the night like industrious fireflies. With such a coveted job, these "shining girls" are the luckiest alive ― until they begin to fall mysteriously ill.But the factories that once offered golden opportunities are now ignoring all claims of the gruesome side effects, and the women's cries of corruption. And as the fatal poison of the radium takes hold, the brave shining girls find themselves embroiled in one of the biggest scandals of America's early 20th century, and in a groundbreaking battle for workers' rights that will echo for centuries to come. Written with a sparkling voice and breakneck pace, The Radium Girls fully illuminates the inspiring young women exposed to the "wonder" substance of radium, and their awe-inspiring strength in the face of almost impossible circumstances. Their courage and tenacity led to life-changing regulations, research into nuclear bombing, and ultimately saved hundreds of thousands of lives...

The perfect flower girl and ring bearer gift to celebrate the importance (and fun!) of being the littlest bridesmaid and groomsman at the wedding!For the sweetest girl and most awesome boy in the bridal party, The Most Special Flower Girl and The Best Ever Ring Bearer takes you on an adventure to discover all the best things about being in a wedding. Try on a twirly dress, wear a suit, carry pretty flowers, smile big for pictures, walk down the aisle, and have lots and lots of fun! An adorable wedding party gift for any future flower girl or ring bearer to understand the duties and importance of their job on the special day.This box set includes two fantastic picture books, The Most Special Flower Girl and The Best Ever Ring Bearer. Perfect for: Learning the special role a flower girl and ring bearer plays―change the names to fit your family and walk through all the steps of the big day to prepare! A gift for the littlest members of your wedding party―with a page dedicated to write a special note from the couple An adorable prop for the perfect photo-op or special moment between the couple and their favorite little boy and girl A fun bridesmaid proposal present and groomsman gift for your future flower girl and ring bearerCelebrate the fun and love with these adorable wedding keepsakes that little girls and boys will be able to keep with them forever.

A New York Times bestseller!―The perfect book for the frequent flyer, nervous passenger or world traveler.Reassuring secrets of commercial aviation: For millions of people, travel by air is a confounding, uncomfortable, and even frightening experience. When you go behind the scenes, however, you can see that the grand theater of air travel is actually fascinating. From the intricate design of airport architecture to the logistics of inflight service, the business of flying is full of surprising secrets.Get facts and answers: Patrick Smith, airline pilot and author of the popular website www.askthepilot.com, offers answers for the curious, reassurance for the anxious, and unexpected facts for the deceived.Separate fact from fallacy: Commercial airlines like to hide the truth from customers and do nothing to comfort nervous fliers. But what's more scary than the unknown? Patrick Smith breaks down that barrier and tells you everything you need to know about flying, including:How planes fly, and a revealing look at the men and women who fly themStraight talk on turbulence, pilot training, and safetyThe real story on delays, congestion, and the dysfunction of the modern airportThe myths and misconceptions of cabin air and cockpit automationTerrorism in perspective, and a provocative look at securityAirfare, seating woes, and the pitfalls of airline customer serviceThe true colors and cultures of the airlines we love to hateCockpit Confidential is a thoughtful, funny, and at times deeply personal look into the strange and misunderstood world of commercial flying: If you liked Cruising Attitude, Soar, Skyfaring, or Flying Without Fear, you'll find reassurance, humor, and guidance in Cockpit Confidential."Patrick Smith is extraordinarily knowledgeable about modern aviation...the ideal seatmate, a companion, writer and explorer." ―The Boston Globe"Anyone remotely afraid of flying should read this book, as should anyone who appreciates good writing and great information." ―The New York Times