while net-savvy brides and grooms would probably be able to find most of these sites on their own, anyone who's not too familiar with the web will love this book. The authors review and give summaries of sites for shopping, planning, honeymoons, community, etiquette and more. Even if you've casually looked at wedding sites, this book will show you in a nutshell which sites to go to for specific information and which ones are a waste of time. The authors give no-holds-barred reviews of the sites, including information such as white websites have too much advertising, which ones are outdated and which ones are unorganized. An excellent reference for any bride wanting to use the 'net for her wedding.

CD for me to play in the car, while working around the house or surfing the web. Before I bought the CD I wasn't familiar with any of the songs except for the show's theme; I ended up liking every song on the CD, and it's introduced me to some groups I hadn't heard of before. Favorites from this one include "Strong," "I Quit," and "Already Met You." This soundtrack has the same wit and humor that makes the show such a wonderful experience.

CD for me to play in the car, while working around the house or surfing the web. Before I bought the CD I wasn't familiar with any of the songs except for the show's theme; I ended up liking every song on the CD, and it's introduced me to some groups I hadn't heard of before. Favorites from this one include "Strong," "I Quit," and "Already Met You." This soundtrack has the same wit and humor that makes the show such a wonderful experience.

is a little too angsty and slow-moving for me. I like the first four songs, especially Sarah McLachlan's 'Good Enough' and Heather Nova's 'Heart and Shoulder,' but the middle of the CD gets mired down. I'd like to have seen more songs along the lines of Aretha Franklin's cover of 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'. It's nice to have the Felicity theme song and a song by Amy Jo Johnson, but with the new theme song this season I hope they release a second CD with some more upbeat tunes.

a nice collection of smaller patterns for tatters who are just starting out. The brief tatting history has a few nice photos, but the tatting instructions aren't very good for learning (check out The Complete Book of Tatting if you need good directions). There are a handful of interesting edging patterns (all of them could be done by a beginner), a few odds and ends (such as bridal crowns and candle frills), and some smaller (5-8 inches) doilies that would be good first-time doily patterns for the novice who has tired of bookmarks and edgings. The bulk of the book features 45 motifs that aren't much different from many other motif patterns I've seen.

Just like the companion books to the Little House series, you'll love this collection of interesting facts, recipes, and projects that make re-reading the Anne books even more rewarding. This book provides the perfect background for so many aspect's of Anne's life, from cooking to schooling to gathering wildflowers. It's a wonderful read for girls just getting into the series as well as us 'old folks' who discovered L.M. Montgomery's magic years ago.

I learned to knit from the "I can't believe I'm knitting!" pamphlet, but when I was ready to move on past the basic stitches I read this book. Not only did it give me more of an appreciation for knitting, it also made me laugh out loud more than once. Maggie's instructions are clear and the drawings are easy to follow. I've found her instructions for invisible increases and decreases to be invaluable, and I love the tips such as using 'idiot tags' and what you should carry in your knitting bag. I do wish the beginner's projects were a big smaller, as I don't need a scarf and shawls aren't the fashion, but I can't wait to try the Dumb Baby Sweater pattern.

this book doesn't include what most consumers are looking for: information on what products/ingredients to use and which ones to stay away from. The author narrowly focuses on just a few skin types, when most people have skin that falls into categories in between the usual normal, dry, oily, or combo. There's a ton of basic information on everything from skin cancer to skin care during pregnancy, though most of the chapters are very short and barely touch on the subjects before moving onto something else. Too much information on nearly every kind of skin disease/rash/etc. that exists, and only one extremely brief (and not very useful) chapter on makeup. Sidebars and the like can be helpful, but there are so many in this book that they're distracting.

Though this book is attractive enough and comes spiral-bound (great when you're trying to read it and follow application instructions), I'd recommend it only if you've absolutely never used makeup before. The instructions and advice are extremely basic, almost to the point where you'd need another book to supplement this one. Kudos to Cindy for appearing in the photos sans makeup, but some of the 'oh-she-doesn't-look-so-great-without-makeup-either' effect is diluted by the fact that she looks nearly perfect even without wearing cosmetics. For more in-depth instructions on makeup and application, try Beauty Secrets for Dummies and The Beauty Bible by Paula Begoun.

A friend recommended this book to me when I was getting ready to go off the Pill in preparation for trying to get pregnant. After reading it I couldn't believe how much I didn't know about my own body. A few months into charting I was amazed at how much I understood because of what I'd learned from this book. Toni Weschler writes in an easy-to-understand style and the many charting examples, diagrams and photos make it even more of a fascinating read. After ten months of charting I've got my cycle down-pat and I can't wait to start trying next month. Every woman should read this book and pass it on to her friends and family!