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 30 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 colleges' 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 self-quiz to help you understand what you are really looking for in a college•Lists of strong programs and popular majors at each college•"Overlap" listings to help you expand your options•Indexes that break down schools by state, price, and average debt•Vital information on how to apply, including deadlines, fees, and test requirements•Exclusive academic, social, and quality-of-life ratings•All the basics, including financial aid stats, SAT/ACT scores, and acceptance ratesPlus a special section highlighting the 44 public and private Best Buy schools―colleges that provide the best educational value"I send students to Fiske before I send them anywhere else." ―Director of College Counseling, Los Olivos, CA

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 web's popular Ask the Pilot feature, separates the 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 congestion, delays, 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 also 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.It's the ideal book for frequent flyers, nervous passengers, and global travelers.Refreshed and vastly expanded from the original Ask the Pilot, with approximately 75 percent new material.

Unique, simple approach to the complicated college prep process, from the leading authority in college admissions.Getting ready for college is a complicated and confusing process — how do you know when to take the SAT? When do you start applying to schools? What classes should you be taking to help prepare you for college-level work? Is there anything you should do before high school?Fiske Countdown to College is a comprehensive collection of simple, easy-to-use checklists that spell out your road map for each year of high school and make preparation for college a breeze. There are 28 "to-do" lists for parents and students, ten "don't" lists, three "top 10" lists, and two glossaries, divided by year, that walk you through high school to college. Quotes from students, parents, and counselors offer advice and support from people who've been through all of this before.

Hot tips for a fresh look...all on your budget!Teen Beauty Secrets is loaded with fashion tips and techniques to fit your life and to help you look and feel absolutely extraordinary, from weekend shopping and classroom flirting to posing for prom pictures.This must-have guide gives you the edge you need to handle every fashion emergency, including breakouts, bad hair days, makeup mishaps and wardrobe calamities. Learn to fill your closet with all the "right" pieces, apply makeup for an all-day, glowing look and keep your friends (and parents) impressed with your attitude and style!Fashion and beauty expert Diane Irons knows all the inside secrets that have kept celebrity teens looking fresh and fantastic. Without breaking the bank, she'll show you how to:--Mix old and new for your winning style--Use baking soda to clear up blemishes--Enjoy spa treatments without leaving the house--And much, much more!

The Untold Story of the Extraordinary Alliance That Forged Our Nation and the Unlikely Duo Behind It: George Washington & Alexander HamiltonIn the wake of the American Revolution, the Founding Fathers faced a daunting task: overcome their competing visions to build a new nation, the likes of which the world had never seen. As hostile debates raged over how to protect their new hard-won freedoms, two men formed an improbable partnership that would launch the fledgling United States: George Washington and Alexander Hamilton.Washington and Hamilton chronicles the unlikely collaboration between these two conflicting characters at the heart of our national narrative: Washington, the indispensable general devoted to classical virtues, and Hamilton, an ambitious officer and lawyer eager for fame of the noblest kind.Working together, they laid the groundwork for the institutions that govern the United States to this day and protected each other from bitter attacks from Jefferson and Madison, who considered their policies a betrayal of the republican ideals they had fought for.Yet while Washington and Hamilton's different personalities often led to fruitful collaboration, their conflicting ideals also tested the boundaries of their relationship—and threatened the future of the new republic.From the rumblings of the American Revolution through the fractious Constitutional Convention and America's turbulent first years, this captivating history reveals the stunning impact of this unlikely duo that set the United States on the path to becoming a superpower.

Now a New York Times bestseller!There is a Threat Lurking Online with the Power to Destroy Your Finances, Steal Your Personal Data, and Endanger Your Life.In Spam Nation, investigative journalist and cybersecurity expert Brian Krebs unmasks the criminal masterminds driving some of the biggest spam and hacker operations targeting Americans and their bank accounts. Tracing the rise, fall, and alarming resurrection of the digital mafia behind the two largest spam pharmacies-and countless viruses, phishing, and spyware attacks-he delivers the first definitive narrative of the global spam problem and its threat to consumers everywhere.Blending cutting-edge research, investigative reporting, and firsthand interviews, this terrifying true story reveals how we unwittingly invite these digital thieves into our lives every day. From unassuming computer programmers right next door to digital mobsters like "Cosma"-who unleashed a massive malware attack that has stolen thousands of Americans' logins and passwords-Krebs uncovers the shocking lengths to which these people will go to profit from our data and our wallets.Not only are hundreds of thousands of Americans exposing themselves to fraud and dangerously toxic products from rogue online pharmacies, but even those who never open junk messages are at risk. As Krebs notes, spammers can-and do-hack into accounts through these emails, harvest personal information like usernames and passwords, and sell them on the digital black market. The fallout from this global epidemic doesn't just cost consumers and companies billions, it costs lives too.Fast-paced and utterly gripping, Spam Nation ultimately proposes concrete solutions for protecting ourselves online and stemming this tidal wave of cybercrime-before it's too late."Krebs's talent for exposing the weaknesses in online security has earned him respect in the IT business and loathing among cybercriminals... His track record of scoops...has helped him become the rare blogger who supports himself on the strength of his reputation for hard-nosed reporting." -Bloomberg Businessweek

For 10 years (and counting), The Naked Roommate has been the #1 go-to guide for your very best college experience!From sharing a bathroom with 40 strangers to sharing lecture notes, The Naked Roommate is your behind-the-scenes look at EVERYTHING you need to know about college (but never knew you needed to know). This essential, fully updated edition is packed with real-life advice on everything from making friends to managing stress. Hilarious, outrageous, and telling stories from students on over 100 college campuses cover the basics, and then some, including topics onCollege Living•Dorm dos, don'ts, and dramas•Lying, noisy, nasty roommatesFinding People, Places, & Patience•Social network dos and don'ts•Friend today, gone tomorrowClasses•To go or not to go?•How to get an A, C, or FDating•17 kinds of college hookups•Long distance = BIG concernsThe Party Scene•The punch in the "fruit punch"•Sex, drugs, and safety firstMoney•Grants, loans, and loose change•Credit cards and campus jobsIn college, there's a surprise around every corner. Luckily, The Naked Roommate has you covered!

"The best college guide you can buy."―USA TodayLet Fiske Guide to Colleges do the work and take the stress out of your college search Every 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 30 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 self-quiz to help you understand what you are really looking for in a college • Lists of strong programs and popular majors at each college• "Overlap" listings to help you expand your options • Indexes that break down schools by state, price, and average debt • Vital information on how to apply, including deadlines, fees, and test requirements• Exclusive academic, social, and quality-of- life ratings • All the basics, including financial aid stats, SAT/ACT scores, and acceptance ratesPlus a special section highlighting the 44 public and private Best Buy schools ― colleges that provide the best educational value"I send students to Fiske before I send them anywhere else." ― Director of College Counseling, Los Olivos, CA

The gold standard of parenting books and a 2016 Family Choice Award winner!"1-2-3 Magic made parenting fun again.""My three-year-old has become a different little girl, and she is so much happier now.""All I have to say is that the ideas in this book really WORK! It really is like magic!""Our home has become a much more positive place."The sixth edition of the 1.7 million-copy bestseller 1-2-3 Magic by internationally acclaimed parenting expert Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D. compiles two decades of research and experience into an easy-to-use program designed for parents striving to connect more deeply with their children and help them develop into healthy, capable teenagers and adults. Dr. Phelan breaks down the complex task of parenting into three straightforward steps:1. Helping your children learn how to control their emotions and refrain from negative behavior, including tantrums, whining, and sibling rivalry 2. Encouraging good behavior in your children and providing positive feedback 3. Strengthening your relationships with your children to reinforce the natural parent-child bondYou'll find tools to use in virtually every situation, as well as real-life stories from parents who have successfully navigated common parenting challenges such as reluctance to do chores, talking back, and refusing to go to bed or getting up in the middle of the night. For years, millions of parents from all over the world have used the award-winning 1-2-3 Magic program to help their children develop emotional intelligence, raise healthier, happier families, and put the fun back into parenting.Along with other highly-respected parenting classics such as How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, Parenting with Love and Logic, The 5 Love Languages of Children, No Drama Discipline, and The Whole Brain Child, 1-2-3 Magic is an essential tool for parents hoping to connect more deeply with their children.

You're 100% unique. Your college should be too!Finding the creative college that best suits you doesn't have to be hard. Creative Colleges is a terrific starting point in your search, plus it'll be your trusted handbook as you work your way toward admission to just the right academic home for you. This comprehensive guide for creative students features the best arts colleges and programs in the country, alongside tips and advice from students who've "been there, done that." You'll read expert advice on how to find the school that will best fit you as an individual, develop your talents, and help you make a career out of your passion. • Peruse more than 275 in-depth profiles of colleges and creative programs, including degrees offered, concentrations, scholarship opportunities and alumni accomplishments.• Get the scoop on academic life from students in each discipline and peek inside the offices of top admissions directors.• Learn exclusive tips on auditioning and preparing portfolios, plus how to prepare and present artist statements, admission essays, and artistic résumés• Explore all of your options including conservatories, art schools, liberal arts colleges, and universities

Even though Santa gets all the acclaim, behind the scenes, it's Mrs. Claus who keeps everything running smoothly through the busiest time of year at the North Pole. Finally, Mrs. Claus gets the acknowledgment she deserves in this rewriting of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas":'Twas the night after Christmas and time for a pause;Collapsed in the cornerSat tired Mrs. Claus.The stockings were crooked,The house was a mess;The tree had tipped overShe couldn't care less...