Ruth Cullen: 11 books

There'll be a whole lot of shaking going on after you read all about the delights and benefits of Smoothies! This Little Black Book of Smoothies features 98 scrumptious, nutritious Smoothie recipes for every season and every reason! Enjoy summer shakes, fall frosties, breakfast blends, and liquid lunches....

We're all just a wee bit Irish, don't you think? Indeed, some 40 million Americans claim Irish ancestry, and many more than that line the streets each March in leprechaun hats, green beer in hand, declaring "Kiss me, I'm Irish!" But what, exactly, does it mean to be Irish? Consider The Little Green...

This concise everyperson's wine guide elucidates the essentials of vino, from grapes and wine making, to wine types and terroirs, to tips on wine tasting! Armed with this little volume, you'll hold your own in discussions about wine, select the right bottle for any meal, and serve and order wine with...

Just do it! If your ship does not come in, swim to it! It is not whether you get knocked down; it is whether you get back up. These sayings and others grace the pages of this little gem.

Just say ''No, thank you!'' to bad manners! This informative primer teaches you how to get it right the first time, and does so with incisive humor and flair. Avoid faux pas in all areas of your life, from everyday conversation (hint: it's not about you) to how to behave at ceremonies and special occasions, to correspondence, ''yell'' phone use, and cubicle hopping.

This "Essential Guide to Grown-up Fun" provides wonderful ideas for hosting a great bash, with the best games for every occasion. Includes icebreakers, drinking games, thinking games, physical games, naughty games, and beyond. The Little Black Book of Party Games is the perfect book for hosts, hostesses, and all the party animals you know!

Party with panache! This Little Pink Book of Entertaining: The Modern Guide to Celebrating with Style shows you the easy way. A crash course in today's casual-chic entertaining, it provides creative party ideas and handy checklists to help you simplify and enjoy! Covers ''entertaining 101,'' planning your event, classic party ideas, ideas for special occasions, and more!

This ''Lover's Guide to Doing It Right'' covers all the ins and outs of sex, from manly bits and womanly wares, to come-ons and turn-ons, to enjoying the ride, protective gear, positions and conditions, sex toys, fantasies, and more. Learn all you need to know to be a sex-cess!

This hip little guide to easy everyday environmentalism will help you "green" your home, garden, office, traveling, and shopping, one simple step at a time. Learn how to implement the fundamentals of RE in your everyday life: REduce, REuse, & REcycle--all with eco-friendly ease. From conserving to carpooling,...

This ''Essential Guide to the Beloved Brewski'' provides a world of beer knowledge at your fingertips! Includes descriptions and recommendations for 33 different styles of beer, ale, and lager, plus beer history and tips on brewing, tasting, and evaluating. The perfect book for any beer connoisseur!

How can you tell a ''blog'' from a ''bleg'' or a ''wanksta'' from a ''gangsta''? Not fluent in the new urban slang, techno-talk, consultobabble, sports jargon, and neo word-blends at every turn? Chillax. This slanguage glossary features more than 300 definitions and usage examples of the hippest new words and expressions, arranged alphabetically in chapters organized by theme.