Best Selling Books by Publications International

The Armchair Reader series entertains and enlightens with little-known anecdotes, untold stories, fascinating facts, and games that make even the mundane fun. The Armchair Reader''s innovative approach and witty style will capture the interest of all readers. By reading Lists, you will: learn the number of calories in your favorite fast food-and the best exercises to burn off those calories; discover the world''s most thrilling roller coasters; learn about the top fads of the 20th century; and find out about the most dangerous jobs in America.

Three books in one: Gardening basics, easy annuals, easy perennials. Also includes designing your garden and a map and index.

This book includes 12 removable, uniquely shaped puzzle pieces that feature an icon that matches a sound button. Each of the book pages include shaped die cuts where your child can fit the puzzle pieces to complete illustrations, or to complete sentences in the story text.

Pocahontas introduces Nakoma to all of her favorite animal friends. Press the picture keys to hear the five animal sounds in this story.

A year-by-year replay of the quest for the Stanley Cup. Updated with more than 1,000 short stories. Timeline that pinpoints each significant detail of every hockey season. More than 1,000 photos, many in full-color.

The complete history of America''s most famous sports car, from its introduction in 1953 through the 2003 models. Includes special in-depth sections profiling key Corvette designers and engineers as well as models such as the Corvette Super Sport, Grand Sport racers, and the mid-engine Corvette Indy dream car.

Dive into a cookbook packed with delicious recipes made in your Crock-Pot(R) Express Crock Multi-Cooker. Each recipe has two versions--one for pressure cooking and one for slow cooking. The Crock-Pot brand has been your trusted brand for one-pot cooking convenience for more than 45 years. More than 110 recipes with the option to cook fast or slow. Each recipes includes a color photo of the finished dish. Cookbook chapters include: Simmering Soups; Chili and Stew; Pleasing Poultry; Beef and Pork; Side Dishes; Sweet Treats. A helpful 10-page introduction provides numerous multi-cooker tips and charts. Hardcover, 256 pages

The Book of Unusual Knowledge is a mammoth 704-page hardcover book crammed with a cornucopia of information--some useful, others not so much--but all of it completely captivating. It''s perfect for anyone with a curious mind and a passion for learning. With quirky illustrations and a vast array of articles, anecdotes, lists, and games, this book will provide hours of fascinating reading. It will also expand your knowledge on a range of topics, including the animal kingdom, art, sports, technology, history, politics, the universe, and much, much more. Sample topics include: * Are plastic bags killing sacred cows in India? * Does NASCAR have roots in bootlegging moonshine? * Did Ronald Reagan see not one--but two--UFOs during his lifetime? Gorgeous leatherette binding with gilded accents makes The Book of Unusual Knowledge a handsome addition to your library.

New ideas and secrets to make you happy in your love life; modern-day dangers of Internet dating.

Now you can indulge your sweet cravings. This collection of recipes brings you great tasting recipes with fewer calories than full-sugar counterparts. So when you yearn for something sweet, go ahead''indulge yourself. You can have sweetness without all the calories and carbohydrates of sugar.

A collection of classic stories especially designed to be read by both an experienced reader and a beginner.

» The world''s most-comprehensive look at the American automobile. Year-by-year coverage of all major makes, from 1930 to today. » More than 3,500 photos. Includes the GM-Ford-Chrysler Big 3, plus the spectrum of makes from Allstate and AMC, through Duesenberg and LaSalle, to Tucker and Willys. » Authoritative reports on the cars, the companies and the individuals behind them. Detailed specifications charts include horsepower, original prices, annual production volume, and much more.

Everyone''s favorite beverage is also a great ingredient for delicious recipes. Choose from a collection of more than 65 soups and starters, beef and pork, poultry and seafood, sauces and sides, and great-tasting beverages and desserts. Each recipe includes a full-color photograph.

Whether you''re new to the Instant Pot(R) or it''s already your favorite appliance, this cookbook can provide all the information you need to create fabulous meals in no time. Choose from more than 125 quick and easy pressure cooker recipes, from whole grain breakfasts and hearty soups and stews to one-pot pastas, super simple side dishes and decadent desserts. Discover how to cook family favorites such as chili mac, lasagna, barbecue ribs, Italian beef sandwiches and brownies in your Instant Pot--you''ll get irresistible results in about half the time of their stovetop or oven versions. Try out fun and flavorful new dishes like Chicken Adobo, Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash, Pancake Breakfast Casserole or Sticky Cinnamon Monkey Bread. A helpful introduction explains the basics of electric pressure cooking and offers valuable tips that make meal preparation a snap. The book also includes handy pressure cooking time charts for common ingredients (meat, poultry, seafood, beans, grains, and vegetables). Chapters include: Breakfast, Soups & Stews, Chicken & Turkey, Beef & Pork, Beans & Grains, Vegetables, and Desserts. More than 110 beautiful photos.

This coloring book is filled with whimsical art based on beautiful flowers and plants. Includes 31 easy-to-see images to color. 8 x 10 inch perforated pages allow easy tear out to frame or share. Thicker paper helps prevent marker or pen from bleeding through to the next page. Spiral binding allows pages to lie flat while coloring. This coloring book is made for grown-ups but all ages can enjoy! Join millions of adults around the world who are rediscovering the simple relaxation and joy of coloring!

Beautiful images based on mosaic art fills Sticker By Number: Mosaic Animals! Piece together geometric sticker tiles to discover a variety of colorful creatures. Features 28 animal images to sticker, including dolphins, big cats, and flamingos. Puzzle designs range in difficulty. Spiral binding and perforated pages make the book easy to use. Includes 20 sticker sheets. Made for adults, but kids and teens can enjoy as well! Similar to color or paint by number, this sticker activity book features designs that are divided into spaces, each with a number that corresponds to a sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right space. Watch as a full colored image emerges from the original unfinished illustration.

Using the stickers included with the book, find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right space. Watch as a full colored image emerges from the original unfinished illustration.

Keep your mind engaged while creating beautiful art with Sticker by Number Flowers and Nature! Colorful, stained glass-style images emerge from unfinished illustrations as you match each sticker to its numbered space. Includes 28 full-color images to sticker Spiral binding and perforated pages make the book easy to use.

Celebrate America''s game with a comprehensive and dynamic look back at one hundred years of baseball.

For generations, readers have enjoyed classic literature. They have delighted in the romance of Jane Austen, thrilled at the adventures of Jules Verne, and pondered the lessons of Aesop. Introduce young readers to these familiar volumes with Great Illustrated Classics. In this series, literary masterworks have been adapted for young scholars. Large, easy-to-read type and charming pen-and-ink drawings enhance the text. Students are sure to enjoy becoming acquainted with traditional literature through these well-loved classics.

Tale of how the barnyard collie rescues Jemima Puddle-Duck from the fox''s cooking pot. Includes a touch sound effects pad on front cover.

The full story of the ubiquitous Jeep is here: from the American Bantam military prototypes, to the modern sport-utility vehicles. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the "Unstoppable Legend" is covered in this beautiful book that depicts the vehicle in hun