capital books inc selections from our spring catalog www.capital-books.com capital books inc is an independent trade publisher founded in 1998 and located near washington dc an area renowned for its rich sources of information and diverse community of authors we publish a select range of nonfiction titles that promise general and specialist readers alike the inside information they need to succeed in their personal or professional lives selections from our spring catalog more alive with color personal colors personal style leatrice eiseman april 2007 paper us $20.00 can $26.00 isbn 978-1-933102-41-2 upper crusts fabulous ways to use bread sheilah kaufman april 2007 paper us $20.00 can $26.00 isbn 978-1-933102-39-9 the ambassador inside the life of a working diplomat john shaw may 2007 paper us $16.95 can $21.95 isbn 978-1-933102-42-9 sleeping with your business partner a communication toolkit for couples in business together becky l stewart-gross and michael j gross june 2007 pa
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www.capital-books.com capital books inc new titles new college admissions together it takes a family steven roy goodman and andrea leiman phd september 2007 new titles a top educational consultant and a family psychologist join forces to offer sane savvy advice for bonding as a family as you steer your children to the college that fits their future in college admissions together educational consultant steve goodman and family psychologist andrea leiman help parents recognize that what makes the college admissions process a potential danger zone for families is the combination of the teen s growing independence and the parents need to help him or her make critical decisions for the future college admissions together is more than a practical how to get into college book though it does explain key aspects of today s college admissions process for both parents and students it is also a guide to healthy family relationships during the college admissions process this invaluable book looks a
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capital books inc new titles www.capital-books.com previously announced september 2007 new titles your military family network caroline peabody and the military family network with a foreword by john mccain u.s senator your connection to military friendly businesses resources benefits information and advice for every member of a military family and those who support them vital information and resources to help them succeed in every aspect of their personal lives your military family network is a friendly complete need-to-know overview to all the resources available to you and your family to be all you can be in your military and community life this valuable insider s resource guide provides you with detailed information on how to manage life issues from shopping the exchange to handling deployment from getting physically fit to getting financially fit from finding schools to taking a family vacation and much more every chapter includes advice from the field frequently asked qu
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www.capital-books.com capital books inc new titles new october 2007 you are next in line everyone s guide for writing your autobiography armiger jagoe new titles a life worth living is worth recording a guide for everyone who wants to write their story for the next generation based on the successful public library your are next in line project which teaches seniors to write or tell their story to the next generation in writing southern boy the story of his life author armiger jagoe learned a great deal about writing autobiographies but he also realized how little he knew of his own family s history his mantra is a life worth living is a life worth recording so after a successful career in business he has begun teaching seniors how to tell their own story from these classes taught at libraries and senior centers he has developed the you are next in line project from which this book has grown now in your are next in line jagoe offers the twelve components of a successful autobiography
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capital books inc new titles www.capital-books.com arabian nights new titles october 2007 new recipes princely entertaining ideas from the arabian peninsula amy riolo introducing arabian cuisine its rich culinary history and up-to-date information on modern culinary trends and culture for newcomers including recipes from the countries in the arabian peninsula bahrain qatar kuwait oman united arab emirates yemen and saudi arabia including the muslim holy cities of mecca and madinah since marrying into a prominent egyptian family ten years ago and traveling extensively in the region culinary expert amy riolo has been discovering the cuisine of arabia at lavish parties and palaces in simpler homes stylish restaurants and marketplaces now she brings this rich and exotic cuisine to american cooks of all levels giving time-honored techniques step-by-step recipes and lively menus for many occasions and the everyday october 2007 paper us $20.00 can $26.00 isbn 978-1-933102-55-9 224 pages 7
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www.capital-books.com capital books inc new titles new in paperback march to a promised land the civil rights files of a white reporter 1952-1968 al kuettner october 2007 new titles a white southern reporter s eyewitness account of the 16 years of american civil rights history he covered the historic figures he met and interviewed and the life-changing events he witnessed in march to a promised land veteran reporter al kuettner begins you had to walk in the footsteps of these people black and white to get some understanding of their deep feelings their prejudices the sad deprivation suffered by so many blacks the fear in whites you had to walk and talk with them and that s what i did for fifteen years knowing that this story could not unfold from reading propaganda statements from both sides of the controversy this was a people story al kuettner was a young white southern reporter when the civil rights struggle began in 1952 the year he was assigned to cover it by the wire service u
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capital books inc new titles www.capital-books.com november 2007 new titles tough questions good answers crafting effective messages thomas f calcagni new for facing tough questions at news conferences board meetings executive presentations employee reviews and interviews of all kinds a sure-fire system for delivering effective messages what would you give to stand up at a press conference or go into any executive presentation sales call employee review or media interview with confidence knowing that whatever type of question is thrown at you you ll be able to handle it now you can through tough questionsgood answers you ll learn why there is no need to fear tough questions when you know how to identify them and craft your answer to reflect the message you want to deliver to do that this easy-to-read guide will show you how to first create good messages and then how deliver them effectively top media consultant tom calcagni presents his unshakeable what-why-how technique proven time
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www.capital-books.com capital books inc new titles new cruise crazy the cruise addict s survival guide bob mick a.k.a dr kruz nutty november 2007 new titles dr kruz nutty s laugh therapy for all crazy cruisers who have to be afloat or sink in despair for millions of people every year a cruise isn t just a delightful vacation it s an obsession these cruise crazies have simply got to be on one landlubber jobs and responsibilities be damned luckily for their caregivers and traveling companions there is a new behavioral therapy guide by dr kruz nutty a.k.a bob mick the world s premier authority on cruise addiction through dr nutty s cruise crazy discover which of the four levels of cruise addiction you have reached and take note of the wacky pre and post-cruise rituals and obsessivecompulsive symptoms that give cruise addicts away stage 1 pre-cruise psychosis a happy obsession over choosing the cruise line ship itinerary and cabin hosting cruise-themed parties planning shipboard and shor
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capital books inc new titles www.capital-books.com new hitting your stride new titles january 2008 your work your way nan s russell a former corporate star now living a different dream offers sane but provocative advice for achieving your dreams and the elusive balance between work and life hitting your stride advocates learning how to use your uniqueness at work the best of who you are to be rewarded with interesting work personal growth and financial gains nan shares her 10 winning at working lessons common sense but uncommon practices ways to help you reengage your talent create your own luck differentiate your work performance and make a difference at work nan s stop-wishing start-creating approach offers savvy insights to help you get ahead enjoy working and achieve financial rewards her motto opportunity is anywhere and everywhere while wishing and hoping makes you a dreamer acting and doing makes you someone who can create your own luck and turn your dreams into reality usi
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www.capital-books.com capital books inc new titles new in paperback baby at risk the uncertain legacies of medical miracles for babies families and society new titles january 2008 ruth levy guyer foreword by jonathan d moreno phd university of virginia ruth levy guyer s illuminating and compelling account of neonatal medicine interweaves the stories of infants parents and clinicians and shows how neonatal medicine wields a double-edged sword with the power to heal but where prognosis may be uncertain and survival may come at a dear cost in many ways arthur r derse md jd center for the study of bioethics medical college of wisconsin baby at risk explores the growing phenomenon of miracle births and infants born with major medical problems that threaten or impair their health for life the book examines the new assisted-reproduction technologies that are producing their share of miracle babies but also a burgeoning population of imperiled newborns then there are the neonatal intensive
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capital books inc new titles www.capital-books.com february 2008 new titles volunteering around the globe life-changing travel adventures suzanne stone and pamela jones new meet new people see far-off places and do some real good personal stories ideas and resources for exciting volunteer vacations in 20 countries and the us whether your passion is the environment world peace literacy archeology education or healthcare there is a place for you to help and a new place to call home temporarily whatever your age physical condition or skill level even if you have never traveled or volunteered before there is a project and a place for you from the australian wilderness to a peace center in ireland from a school in a remote tanzanian village to an archeological dig in spain from a romanian school to the amazon forest each description of more than 35 trips contain a personal account of what the adventure was really like what was good and what was bad who was met and why the volunteer can t w
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www.capital-books.com capital books inc new titles new like whatever an insider s guide to raising teens rebecca kahlenberg editor new titles march 2008 sane savvy and practical advice for parents on challenges they face with their teens including sex driving risky behaviors discipline money health athletics faith travel college admissions single and blended families and more your teen may think he or she is almost an adult who doesn t need your advice not as a parent you still have great influence over your teens during this last stage of childhood in like whatever 15 experts who are also parents help you navigate through these challenging parenting waters offering savvy and practical tips on a wide range of current teen-related issues money sex risky behaviors health athletics faith discipline single and blended families travel games generosity of spirit and others each chapter features personal stories interviews with experts the latest research and useful resources to help make
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capital books inc new titles www.capital-books.com mom s night out february 2008 new new titles even inmates get time off for good behavior rachel hamman celebrate national mom s night out with these hilarious tales from the trenches of motherhood doctor s and principal s offices playgroups playgrounds soccer fields dance lessons birthday parties school plays and much much more if you are a mom chances are you have had more than your fair share of trying days there are the late-night feedings to contend with and sleepless days filled with squabbling siblings there are basketfuls of laundry that don t fold themselves and mind-numbing homework assignments that need your immediate attention couple that with countless school activities and a slew of birthday parties for your little ones and it all leaves you saying where s the time for me mom s night out makes the case for adult time outs by showing and telling all the funny and embarrassing happenings that make us wish we could run r
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www.capital-books.com capital books inc new titles new don t get tongue tied be heard the first time susan d miller phd ccc-slp new titles march 2008 a top voice trainer presents her proven system for polished presentations professional presence and style and developing a voice people listen to and respect voice trainer susan d miller author of the popular guide for women be heard the first time now turns her attention to both sexes in don t get tongue tied emphasizing how men and women do and do not differ in their assumptions about communication the way they approach presentations and how they are perceived by their audiences she offers exercises for both sexes geared to helping them polish their presentation skills overcome their weaknesses and achieve professional presence and style as well as a voice that people will listen to and respect susan d miller phd ccc-slp is founder of voicetrainer llc a voice and communication consulting business dr miller has more than twenty-six year
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