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All who completed this commendable handbook following Catuzzi's tragic death deserve applause. <br/>      &lt;table align=left bgcolor=FFFFFF cellpadding=3&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/a-plus/catuzzi-big.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; &lt;font face=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif size=-1 color=blue&gt; <strong>Read our interview</strong><br/>with Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec<br/>&amp; Dara Catuzzi Near &lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt; <br/>Want to fly airplanes? Break a habit? Learn photography? Grandcolas demystifies 60 popular activities here. Low-key visualization and a biographical page featuring a talented mentor kicks off each chapter. Badge steps follow, conveying all the necessary how-to's. Margins contain revealing anecdotes, plus thumbnail definitions for mastering each skill's language. 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Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. 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You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. 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When tasting wine, the process of swirling, sniffing, sipping, and spitting is educational. It's fun to buy, order, serve, and savor wine. Learning what you like and a willingness to experiment is all you need to get into wine. Grab a corkscrew. 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For example, the wine appreciation chapter offers brief descriptions of common whites and red, tips for ordering in restaurants, a glass guide, and suggestions for creating a wine journal. The final step--stocking your own cellar, in this case--concludes with a hearty &quot;Congratulations!&quot; and tips for venturing &quot;Beyond the Badge.&quot; A pageful of resources including books, magazines, web sites, and related organizations completes each chapter. For those who groove on such things, 60 silver-dollar-sized merit badges await earning (okay, they're just really pretty stickers at the book's end). Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. Consider St. Augestine's words: 'The world is a book; those who stay home read only one page.' ...Get ready to say bon voyage. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: Paris</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: New York</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Sur To Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central Coast</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Bed And Breakfast Ireland</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/knitting.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #21 - Get down to the Knitty-Gritty</strong> <br/> Whether you're a trendsetter hankering for a hand-knit PDA cover or a traditionalist after a tea cozy just like Grandma's, this badge will have you in stitches - and a new scarf - in no time. As your fingers fly, you'll soothe your soul, relax your mind, and satisfy your creative urges. Get ready to get hooked. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Knit Knack Kit</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Knitting Pretty</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/book_lover.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #27 - Get Well-Read</strong> <br/> Being well-read means different things to different people. It usually assumes some depth in a specific subject area or breadth across an &quot;established&quot; list of classics. But there is no right or wrong to any great love affair. The purpose of this badge is to open doors to a lifetime enriched by reading on your own terms, without any literary presumption or prejudice. You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Pie Pie Pie: Easy Homemade Favorites</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Book Of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes For Casual Everyday Cooking</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Salmon: A Cookbook</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Cupcakes</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover Cooks Italian</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>What's Cooking Recipe Box</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/wine_appreciation.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #29 - Know Your Best Cellars</strong> <br/> There's a difference between drinking wine and tasting wine. When you are drinking wine, it blends with the experience to become a poignant memory. When tasting wine, the process of swirling, sniffing, sipping, and spitting is educational. It's fun to buy, order, serve, and savor wine. Learning what you like and a willingness to experiment is all you need to get into wine. Grab a corkscrew. 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You stride purposefully down the beach, board under your arm, sun on your back, smile on your face. When you reach the water, you gracefully throw down your board, ease yourself onto it, and begin paddling into the clear blue of sea and sky. Thoughts of deadlines and duties recede with the shoreline. You have just one thing on your mind: catching a wave and riding it sure and strong. If this is your beach-chair daydream, this badge will get you up, out to sea, and on a board. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Girl's Guide To Surfing</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Perfect Day</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Maverick's</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;]]>
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    <![CDATA[  Amazing things happen when Woman taps her inner Girl Scout. In <em>You Can Do It!</em>, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas and friends present an engaging cast of female &quot;mentors&quot; who share their expertise in activities ranging from money management to firewalking. Fanning the can-do spirit kindled during her own scouting years, Catuzzi goes beyond the badge with this concept; wealthy information and the book's visual charm encourage women to embrace their aspirations and, in turn, to build self esteem. All who completed this commendable handbook following Catuzzi's tragic death deserve applause. <br/>      &lt;table align=left bgcolor=FFFFFF cellpadding=3&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/a-plus/catuzzi-big.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; &lt;font face=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif size=-1 color=blue&gt; <strong>Read our interview</strong><br/>with Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec<br/>&amp; Dara Catuzzi Near &lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt; <br/>Want to fly airplanes? Break a habit? Learn photography? Grandcolas demystifies 60 popular activities here. Low-key visualization and a biographical page featuring a talented mentor kicks off each chapter. Badge steps follow, conveying all the necessary how-to's. Margins contain revealing anecdotes, plus thumbnail definitions for mastering each skill's language. For example, the wine appreciation chapter offers brief descriptions of common whites and red, tips for ordering in restaurants, a glass guide, and suggestions for creating a wine journal. The final step--stocking your own cellar, in this case--concludes with a hearty &quot;Congratulations!&quot; and tips for venturing &quot;Beyond the Badge.&quot; A pageful of resources including books, magazines, web sites, and related organizations completes each chapter. For those who groove on such things, 60 silver-dollar-sized merit badges await earning (okay, they're just really pretty stickers at the book's end). Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. Consider St. Augestine's words: 'The world is a book; those who stay home read only one page.' ...Get ready to say bon voyage. 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As your fingers fly, you'll soothe your soul, relax your mind, and satisfy your creative urges. Get ready to get hooked. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Knit Knack Kit</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Knitting Pretty</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/book_lover.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #27 - Get Well-Read</strong> <br/> Being well-read means different things to different people. It usually assumes some depth in a specific subject area or breadth across an &quot;established&quot; list of classics. But there is no right or wrong to any great love affair. The purpose of this badge is to open doors to a lifetime enriched by reading on your own terms, without any literary presumption or prejudice. You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Pie Pie Pie: Easy Homemade Favorites</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Book Of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes For Casual Everyday Cooking</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Salmon: A Cookbook</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Cupcakes</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover Cooks Italian</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>What's Cooking Recipe Box</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/wine_appreciation.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #29 - Know Your Best Cellars</strong> <br/> There's a difference between drinking wine and tasting wine. When you are drinking wine, it blends with the experience to become a poignant memory. When tasting wine, the process of swirling, sniffing, sipping, and spitting is educational. It's fun to buy, order, serve, and savor wine. Learning what you like and a willingness to experiment is all you need to get into wine. Grab a corkscrew. 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You stride purposefully down the beach, board under your arm, sun on your back, smile on your face. When you reach the water, you gracefully throw down your board, ease yourself onto it, and begin paddling into the clear blue of sea and sky. Thoughts of deadlines and duties recede with the shoreline. You have just one thing on your mind: catching a wave and riding it sure and strong. If this is your beach-chair daydream, this badge will get you up, out to sea, and on a board. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Girl's Guide To Surfing</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Perfect Day</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Maverick's</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I return to this book again and again for ideas on what to do with my friends when we get together or for myself when I need a pick-me-up in the middle of the winter!  This book is an incredible resource of information and ideas, articles and websites to complete 60 &quot;merit badges&quot; like neg...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/14767897">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[  Amazing things happen when Woman taps her inner Girl Scout. In <em>You Can Do It!</em>, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas and friends present an engaging cast of female &quot;mentors&quot; who share their expertise in activities ranging from money management to firewalking. Fanning the can-do spirit kindled during her own scouting years, Catuzzi goes beyond the badge with this concept; wealthy information and the book's visual charm encourage women to embrace their aspirations and, in turn, to build self esteem. All who completed this commendable handbook following Catuzzi's tragic death deserve applause. <br/>      &lt;table align=left bgcolor=FFFFFF cellpadding=3&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/a-plus/catuzzi-big.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; &lt;font face=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif size=-1 color=blue&gt; <strong>Read our interview</strong><br/>with Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec<br/>&amp; Dara Catuzzi Near &lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt; <br/>Want to fly airplanes? Break a habit? Learn photography? Grandcolas demystifies 60 popular activities here. Low-key visualization and a biographical page featuring a talented mentor kicks off each chapter. Badge steps follow, conveying all the necessary how-to's. Margins contain revealing anecdotes, plus thumbnail definitions for mastering each skill's language. For example, the wine appreciation chapter offers brief descriptions of common whites and red, tips for ordering in restaurants, a glass guide, and suggestions for creating a wine journal. The final step--stocking your own cellar, in this case--concludes with a hearty &quot;Congratulations!&quot; and tips for venturing &quot;Beyond the Badge.&quot; A pageful of resources including books, magazines, web sites, and related organizations completes each chapter. For those who groove on such things, 60 silver-dollar-sized merit badges await earning (okay, they're just really pretty stickers at the book's end). Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. Consider St. Augestine's words: 'The world is a book; those who stay home read only one page.' ...Get ready to say bon voyage. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: Paris</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: New York</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Sur To Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central Coast</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Bed And Breakfast Ireland</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/knitting.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #21 - Get down to the Knitty-Gritty</strong> <br/> Whether you're a trendsetter hankering for a hand-knit PDA cover or a traditionalist after a tea cozy just like Grandma's, this badge will have you in stitches - and a new scarf - in no time. As your fingers fly, you'll soothe your soul, relax your mind, and satisfy your creative urges. Get ready to get hooked. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Knit Knack Kit</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Knitting Pretty</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/book_lover.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #27 - Get Well-Read</strong> <br/> Being well-read means different things to different people. It usually assumes some depth in a specific subject area or breadth across an &quot;established&quot; list of classics. But there is no right or wrong to any great love affair. The purpose of this badge is to open doors to a lifetime enriched by reading on your own terms, without any literary presumption or prejudice. You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Pie Pie Pie: Easy Homemade Favorites</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Book Of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes For Casual Everyday Cooking</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Salmon: A Cookbook</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Cupcakes</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover Cooks Italian</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>What's Cooking Recipe Box</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/wine_appreciation.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #29 - Know Your Best Cellars</strong> <br/> There's a difference between drinking wine and tasting wine. When you are drinking wine, it blends with the experience to become a poignant memory. 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You stride purposefully down the beach, board under your arm, sun on your back, smile on your face. When you reach the water, you gracefully throw down your board, ease yourself onto it, and begin paddling into the clear blue of sea and sky. Thoughts of deadlines and duties recede with the shoreline. You have just one thing on your mind: catching a wave and riding it sure and strong. If this is your beach-chair daydream, this badge will get you up, out to sea, and on a board. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Girl's Guide To Surfing</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Perfect Day</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Maverick's</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;]]>
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    <![CDATA[  Amazing things happen when Woman taps her inner Girl Scout. In <em>You Can Do It!</em>, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas and friends present an engaging cast of female &quot;mentors&quot; who share their expertise in activities ranging from money management to firewalking. Fanning the can-do spirit kindled during her own scouting years, Catuzzi goes beyond the badge with this concept; wealthy information and the book's visual charm encourage women to embrace their aspirations and, in turn, to build self esteem. All who completed this commendable handbook following Catuzzi's tragic death deserve applause. <br/>      &lt;table align=left bgcolor=FFFFFF cellpadding=3&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/a-plus/catuzzi-big.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; &lt;font face=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif size=-1 color=blue&gt; <strong>Read our interview</strong><br/>with Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec<br/>&amp; Dara Catuzzi Near &lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt; <br/>Want to fly airplanes? Break a habit? Learn photography? Grandcolas demystifies 60 popular activities here. Low-key visualization and a biographical page featuring a talented mentor kicks off each chapter. Badge steps follow, conveying all the necessary how-to's. Margins contain revealing anecdotes, plus thumbnail definitions for mastering each skill's language. For example, the wine appreciation chapter offers brief descriptions of common whites and red, tips for ordering in restaurants, a glass guide, and suggestions for creating a wine journal. The final step--stocking your own cellar, in this case--concludes with a hearty &quot;Congratulations!&quot; and tips for venturing &quot;Beyond the Badge.&quot; A pageful of resources including books, magazines, web sites, and related organizations completes each chapter. For those who groove on such things, 60 silver-dollar-sized merit badges await earning (okay, they're just really pretty stickers at the book's end). Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. Consider St. Augestine's words: 'The world is a book; those who stay home read only one page.' ...Get ready to say bon voyage. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: Paris</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: New York</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Sur To Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central Coast</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Bed And Breakfast Ireland</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/knitting.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #21 - Get down to the Knitty-Gritty</strong> <br/> Whether you're a trendsetter hankering for a hand-knit PDA cover or a traditionalist after a tea cozy just like Grandma's, this badge will have you in stitches - and a new scarf - in no time. As your fingers fly, you'll soothe your soul, relax your mind, and satisfy your creative urges. Get ready to get hooked. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Knit Knack Kit</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Knitting Pretty</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/book_lover.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #27 - Get Well-Read</strong> <br/> Being well-read means different things to different people. It usually assumes some depth in a specific subject area or breadth across an &quot;established&quot; list of classics. But there is no right or wrong to any great love affair. The purpose of this badge is to open doors to a lifetime enriched by reading on your own terms, without any literary presumption or prejudice. You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Pie Pie Pie: Easy Homemade Favorites</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Book Of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes For Casual Everyday Cooking</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Salmon: A Cookbook</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Cupcakes</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover Cooks Italian</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>What's Cooking Recipe Box</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/wine_appreciation.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #29 - Know Your Best Cellars</strong> <br/> There's a difference between drinking wine and tasting wine. When you are drinking wine, it blends with the experience to become a poignant memory. When tasting wine, the process of swirling, sniffing, sipping, and spitting is educational. It's fun to buy, order, serve, and savor wine. Learning what you like and a willingness to experiment is all you need to get into wine. Grab a corkscrew. 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You stride purposefully down the beach, board under your arm, sun on your back, smile on your face. When you reach the water, you gracefully throw down your board, ease yourself onto it, and begin paddling into the clear blue of sea and sky. Thoughts of deadlines and duties recede with the shoreline. You have just one thing on your mind: catching a wave and riding it sure and strong. If this is your beach-chair daydream, this badge will get you up, out to sea, and on a board. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Girl's Guide To Surfing</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Perfect Day</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Maverick's</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I love this book!  The concept is just so fun and a natural to those of us who like to learn/try new things and earn a little recognition along the way.  The premise of &quot;Dare to Dream, Learn Something New and Do Something Just for You&quot; is a wonderful way to inspire women to get together an...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/72646567">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[You Can Do It!: The Merit Badge Handbook for Grown-Up Girls]]>
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    <![CDATA[  Amazing things happen when Woman taps her inner Girl Scout. In <em>You Can Do It!</em>, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas and friends present an engaging cast of female &quot;mentors&quot; who share their expertise in activities ranging from money management to firewalking. Fanning the can-do spirit kindled during her own scouting years, Catuzzi goes beyond the badge with this concept; wealthy information and the book's visual charm encourage women to embrace their aspirations and, in turn, to build self esteem. All who completed this commendable handbook following Catuzzi's tragic death deserve applause. <br/>      &lt;table align=left bgcolor=FFFFFF cellpadding=3&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/a-plus/catuzzi-big.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; &lt;font face=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif size=-1 color=blue&gt; <strong>Read our interview</strong><br/>with Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec<br/>&amp; Dara Catuzzi Near &lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt; <br/>Want to fly airplanes? Break a habit? Learn photography? Grandcolas demystifies 60 popular activities here. Low-key visualization and a biographical page featuring a talented mentor kicks off each chapter. Badge steps follow, conveying all the necessary how-to's. Margins contain revealing anecdotes, plus thumbnail definitions for mastering each skill's language. For example, the wine appreciation chapter offers brief descriptions of common whites and red, tips for ordering in restaurants, a glass guide, and suggestions for creating a wine journal. The final step--stocking your own cellar, in this case--concludes with a hearty &quot;Congratulations!&quot; and tips for venturing &quot;Beyond the Badge.&quot; A pageful of resources including books, magazines, web sites, and related organizations completes each chapter. For those who groove on such things, 60 silver-dollar-sized merit badges await earning (okay, they're just really pretty stickers at the book's end). Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. Consider St. Augestine's words: 'The world is a book; those who stay home read only one page.' ...Get ready to say bon voyage. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: Paris</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: New York</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Sur To Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central Coast</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Bed And Breakfast Ireland</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/knitting.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #21 - Get down to the Knitty-Gritty</strong> <br/> Whether you're a trendsetter hankering for a hand-knit PDA cover or a traditionalist after a tea cozy just like Grandma's, this badge will have you in stitches - and a new scarf - in no time. As your fingers fly, you'll soothe your soul, relax your mind, and satisfy your creative urges. Get ready to get hooked. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Knit Knack Kit</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Knitting Pretty</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/book_lover.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #27 - Get Well-Read</strong> <br/> Being well-read means different things to different people. It usually assumes some depth in a specific subject area or breadth across an &quot;established&quot; list of classics. But there is no right or wrong to any great love affair. The purpose of this badge is to open doors to a lifetime enriched by reading on your own terms, without any literary presumption or prejudice. You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Pie Pie Pie: Easy Homemade Favorites</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Book Of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes For Casual Everyday Cooking</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Salmon: A Cookbook</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Cupcakes</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover Cooks Italian</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>What's Cooking Recipe Box</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/wine_appreciation.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #29 - Know Your Best Cellars</strong> <br/> There's a difference between drinking wine and tasting wine. When you are drinking wine, it blends with the experience to become a poignant memory. 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You stride purposefully down the beach, board under your arm, sun on your back, smile on your face. When you reach the water, you gracefully throw down your board, ease yourself onto it, and begin paddling into the clear blue of sea and sky. Thoughts of deadlines and duties recede with the shoreline. You have just one thing on your mind: catching a wave and riding it sure and strong. If this is your beach-chair daydream, this badge will get you up, out to sea, and on a board. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Girl's Guide To Surfing</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Perfect Day</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Maverick's</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;]]>
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    <![CDATA[You Can Do It!: The Merit Badge Handbook for Grown-Up Girls]]>
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    <![CDATA[  Amazing things happen when Woman taps her inner Girl Scout. In <em>You Can Do It!</em>, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas and friends present an engaging cast of female &quot;mentors&quot; who share their expertise in activities ranging from money management to firewalking. Fanning the can-do spirit kindled during her own scouting years, Catuzzi goes beyond the badge with this concept; wealthy information and the book's visual charm encourage women to embrace their aspirations and, in turn, to build self esteem. All who completed this commendable handbook following Catuzzi's tragic death deserve applause. <br/>      &lt;table align=left bgcolor=FFFFFF cellpadding=3&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/a-plus/catuzzi-big.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; &lt;font face=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif size=-1 color=blue&gt; <strong>Read our interview</strong><br/>with Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec<br/>&amp; Dara Catuzzi Near &lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt; <br/>Want to fly airplanes? Break a habit? Learn photography? Grandcolas demystifies 60 popular activities here. Low-key visualization and a biographical page featuring a talented mentor kicks off each chapter. Badge steps follow, conveying all the necessary how-to's. Margins contain revealing anecdotes, plus thumbnail definitions for mastering each skill's language. For example, the wine appreciation chapter offers brief descriptions of common whites and red, tips for ordering in restaurants, a glass guide, and suggestions for creating a wine journal. The final step--stocking your own cellar, in this case--concludes with a hearty &quot;Congratulations!&quot; and tips for venturing &quot;Beyond the Badge.&quot; A pageful of resources including books, magazines, web sites, and related organizations completes each chapter. For those who groove on such things, 60 silver-dollar-sized merit badges await earning (okay, they're just really pretty stickers at the book's end). Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. Consider St. Augestine's words: 'The world is a book; those who stay home read only one page.' ...Get ready to say bon voyage. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: Paris</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: New York</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Sur To Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central Coast</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Bed And Breakfast Ireland</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/knitting.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #21 - Get down to the Knitty-Gritty</strong> <br/> Whether you're a trendsetter hankering for a hand-knit PDA cover or a traditionalist after a tea cozy just like Grandma's, this badge will have you in stitches - and a new scarf - in no time. As your fingers fly, you'll soothe your soul, relax your mind, and satisfy your creative urges. Get ready to get hooked. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Knit Knack Kit</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Knitting Pretty</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/book_lover.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #27 - Get Well-Read</strong> <br/> Being well-read means different things to different people. It usually assumes some depth in a specific subject area or breadth across an &quot;established&quot; list of classics. But there is no right or wrong to any great love affair. The purpose of this badge is to open doors to a lifetime enriched by reading on your own terms, without any literary presumption or prejudice. You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Pie Pie Pie: Easy Homemade Favorites</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Book Of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes For Casual Everyday Cooking</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Salmon: A Cookbook</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Cupcakes</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover Cooks Italian</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>What's Cooking Recipe Box</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/wine_appreciation.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #29 - Know Your Best Cellars</strong> <br/> There's a difference between drinking wine and tasting wine. When you are drinking wine, it blends with the experience to become a poignant memory. When tasting wine, the process of swirling, sniffing, sipping, and spitting is educational. It's fun to buy, order, serve, and savor wine. Learning what you like and a willingness to experiment is all you need to get into wine. Grab a corkscrew. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Napa Valley: The Ultimate Winery Guide--Revised and Updated, Fourth Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Journal</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Country Deck: 50 Best Northern California Wineries</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Deck: 50 Ways to Choose, Serve &amp; Enjoy Great Wines</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/surfing.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #33 - Hang Ten</strong> <br/> Imagine this... You stride purposefully down the beach, board under your arm, sun on your back, smile on your face. When you reach the water, you gracefully throw down your board, ease yourself onto it, and begin paddling into the clear blue of sea and sky. Thoughts of deadlines and duties recede with the shoreline. You have just one thing on your mind: catching a wave and riding it sure and strong. If this is your beach-chair daydream, this badge will get you up, out to sea, and on a board. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Girl's Guide To Surfing</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Perfect Day</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Maverick's</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;]]>
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    <![CDATA[You Can Do It!: The Merit Badge Handbook for Grown-Up Girls]]>
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    <![CDATA[  Amazing things happen when Woman taps her inner Girl Scout. In <em>You Can Do It!</em>, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas and friends present an engaging cast of female &quot;mentors&quot; who share their expertise in activities ranging from money management to firewalking. Fanning the can-do spirit kindled during her own scouting years, Catuzzi goes beyond the badge with this concept; wealthy information and the book's visual charm encourage women to embrace their aspirations and, in turn, to build self esteem. All who completed this commendable handbook following Catuzzi's tragic death deserve applause. <br/>      &lt;table align=left bgcolor=FFFFFF cellpadding=3&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/a-plus/catuzzi-big.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; &lt;font face=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif size=-1 color=blue&gt; <strong>Read our interview</strong><br/>with Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec<br/>&amp; Dara Catuzzi Near &lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt; <br/>Want to fly airplanes? Break a habit? Learn photography? Grandcolas demystifies 60 popular activities here. Low-key visualization and a biographical page featuring a talented mentor kicks off each chapter. Badge steps follow, conveying all the necessary how-to's. Margins contain revealing anecdotes, plus thumbnail definitions for mastering each skill's language. For example, the wine appreciation chapter offers brief descriptions of common whites and red, tips for ordering in restaurants, a glass guide, and suggestions for creating a wine journal. The final step--stocking your own cellar, in this case--concludes with a hearty &quot;Congratulations!&quot; and tips for venturing &quot;Beyond the Badge.&quot; A pageful of resources including books, magazines, web sites, and related organizations completes each chapter. For those who groove on such things, 60 silver-dollar-sized merit badges await earning (okay, they're just really pretty stickers at the book's end). Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. Consider St. Augestine's words: 'The world is a book; those who stay home read only one page.' ...Get ready to say bon voyage. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: Paris</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: New York</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Sur To Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central Coast</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Bed And Breakfast Ireland</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/knitting.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #21 - Get down to the Knitty-Gritty</strong> <br/> Whether you're a trendsetter hankering for a hand-knit PDA cover or a traditionalist after a tea cozy just like Grandma's, this badge will have you in stitches - and a new scarf - in no time. As your fingers fly, you'll soothe your soul, relax your mind, and satisfy your creative urges. Get ready to get hooked. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Knit Knack Kit</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Knitting Pretty</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/book_lover.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #27 - Get Well-Read</strong> <br/> Being well-read means different things to different people. It usually assumes some depth in a specific subject area or breadth across an &quot;established&quot; list of classics. But there is no right or wrong to any great love affair. The purpose of this badge is to open doors to a lifetime enriched by reading on your own terms, without any literary presumption or prejudice. You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Pie Pie Pie: Easy Homemade Favorites</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Book Of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes For Casual Everyday Cooking</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Salmon: A Cookbook</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Cupcakes</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover Cooks Italian</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>What's Cooking Recipe Box</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/wine_appreciation.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #29 - Know Your Best Cellars</strong> <br/> There's a difference between drinking wine and tasting wine. When you are drinking wine, it blends with the experience to become a poignant memory. When tasting wine, the process of swirling, sniffing, sipping, and spitting is educational. It's fun to buy, order, serve, and savor wine. Learning what you like and a willingness to experiment is all you need to get into wine. Grab a corkscrew. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Napa Valley: The Ultimate Winery Guide--Revised and Updated, Fourth Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Journal</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Country Deck: 50 Best Northern California Wineries</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Deck: 50 Ways to Choose, Serve &amp; Enjoy Great Wines</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/surfing.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #33 - Hang Ten</strong> <br/> Imagine this... You stride purposefully down the beach, board under your arm, sun on your back, smile on your face. When you reach the water, you gracefully throw down your board, ease yourself onto it, and begin paddling into the clear blue of sea and sky. Thoughts of deadlines and duties recede with the shoreline. You have just one thing on your mind: catching a wave and riding it sure and strong. If this is your beach-chair daydream, this badge will get you up, out to sea, and on a board. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Girl's Guide To Surfing</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Perfect Day</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Maverick's</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;]]>
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    <![CDATA[  Amazing things happen when Woman taps her inner Girl Scout. In <em>You Can Do It!</em>, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas and friends present an engaging cast of female &quot;mentors&quot; who share their expertise in activities ranging from money management to firewalking. Fanning the can-do spirit kindled during her own scouting years, Catuzzi goes beyond the badge with this concept; wealthy information and the book's visual charm encourage women to embrace their aspirations and, in turn, to build self esteem. All who completed this commendable handbook following Catuzzi's tragic death deserve applause. <br/>      &lt;table align=left bgcolor=FFFFFF cellpadding=3&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/a-plus/catuzzi-big.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; &lt;font face=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif size=-1 color=blue&gt; <strong>Read our interview</strong><br/>with Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec<br/>&amp; Dara Catuzzi Near &lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt; <br/>Want to fly airplanes? Break a habit? Learn photography? Grandcolas demystifies 60 popular activities here. Low-key visualization and a biographical page featuring a talented mentor kicks off each chapter. Badge steps follow, conveying all the necessary how-to's. Margins contain revealing anecdotes, plus thumbnail definitions for mastering each skill's language. For example, the wine appreciation chapter offers brief descriptions of common whites and red, tips for ordering in restaurants, a glass guide, and suggestions for creating a wine journal. The final step--stocking your own cellar, in this case--concludes with a hearty &quot;Congratulations!&quot; and tips for venturing &quot;Beyond the Badge.&quot; A pageful of resources including books, magazines, web sites, and related organizations completes each chapter. For those who groove on such things, 60 silver-dollar-sized merit badges await earning (okay, they're just really pretty stickers at the book's end). Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. Consider St. Augestine's words: 'The world is a book; those who stay home read only one page.' ...Get ready to say bon voyage. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: Paris</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: New York</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Sur To Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central Coast</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Bed And Breakfast Ireland</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/knitting.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #21 - Get down to the Knitty-Gritty</strong> <br/> Whether you're a trendsetter hankering for a hand-knit PDA cover or a traditionalist after a tea cozy just like Grandma's, this badge will have you in stitches - and a new scarf - in no time. As your fingers fly, you'll soothe your soul, relax your mind, and satisfy your creative urges. Get ready to get hooked. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Knit Knack Kit</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Knitting Pretty</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/book_lover.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #27 - Get Well-Read</strong> <br/> Being well-read means different things to different people. It usually assumes some depth in a specific subject area or breadth across an &quot;established&quot; list of classics. But there is no right or wrong to any great love affair. The purpose of this badge is to open doors to a lifetime enriched by reading on your own terms, without any literary presumption or prejudice. You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Pie Pie Pie: Easy Homemade Favorites</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Book Of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes For Casual Everyday Cooking</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Salmon: A Cookbook</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Cupcakes</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover Cooks Italian</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>What's Cooking Recipe Box</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/wine_appreciation.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #29 - Know Your Best Cellars</strong> <br/> There's a difference between drinking wine and tasting wine. When you are drinking wine, it blends with the experience to become a poignant memory. When tasting wine, the process of swirling, sniffing, sipping, and spitting is educational. It's fun to buy, order, serve, and savor wine. Learning what you like and a willingness to experiment is all you need to get into wine. Grab a corkscrew. 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You stride purposefully down the beach, board under your arm, sun on your back, smile on your face. When you reach the water, you gracefully throw down your board, ease yourself onto it, and begin paddling into the clear blue of sea and sky. Thoughts of deadlines and duties recede with the shoreline. You have just one thing on your mind: catching a wave and riding it sure and strong. If this is your beach-chair daydream, this badge will get you up, out to sea, and on a board. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Girl's Guide To Surfing</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Perfect Day</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Maverick's</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I loved this book. From the touching posthumous dedication, to the zaniest chapter. If I ever feel down- I grab this book and dream big. I haven't actually gone through with any of the tasks described- but that is just the procrastinator in me. ]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[You Can Do It!: The Merit Badge Handbook for Grown-Up Girls]]>
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    <![CDATA[  Amazing things happen when Woman taps her inner Girl Scout. In <em>You Can Do It!</em>, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas and friends present an engaging cast of female &quot;mentors&quot; who share their expertise in activities ranging from money management to firewalking. Fanning the can-do spirit kindled during her own scouting years, Catuzzi goes beyond the badge with this concept; wealthy information and the book's visual charm encourage women to embrace their aspirations and, in turn, to build self esteem. 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For example, the wine appreciation chapter offers brief descriptions of common whites and red, tips for ordering in restaurants, a glass guide, and suggestions for creating a wine journal. The final step--stocking your own cellar, in this case--concludes with a hearty &quot;Congratulations!&quot; and tips for venturing &quot;Beyond the Badge.&quot; A pageful of resources including books, magazines, web sites, and related organizations completes each chapter. For those who groove on such things, 60 silver-dollar-sized merit badges await earning (okay, they're just really pretty stickers at the book's end). Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. Consider St. Augestine's words: 'The world is a book; those who stay home read only one page.' ...Get ready to say bon voyage. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: Paris</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: New York</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Sur To Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central Coast</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Bed And Breakfast Ireland</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/knitting.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #21 - Get down to the Knitty-Gritty</strong> <br/> Whether you're a trendsetter hankering for a hand-knit PDA cover or a traditionalist after a tea cozy just like Grandma's, this badge will have you in stitches - and a new scarf - in no time. As your fingers fly, you'll soothe your soul, relax your mind, and satisfy your creative urges. Get ready to get hooked. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Knit Knack Kit</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Knitting Pretty</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/book_lover.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #27 - Get Well-Read</strong> <br/> Being well-read means different things to different people. It usually assumes some depth in a specific subject area or breadth across an &quot;established&quot; list of classics. But there is no right or wrong to any great love affair. The purpose of this badge is to open doors to a lifetime enriched by reading on your own terms, without any literary presumption or prejudice. You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Pie Pie Pie: Easy Homemade Favorites</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Book Of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes For Casual Everyday Cooking</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Salmon: A Cookbook</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Cupcakes</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover Cooks Italian</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>What's Cooking Recipe Box</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/wine_appreciation.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #29 - Know Your Best Cellars</strong> <br/> There's a difference between drinking wine and tasting wine. When you are drinking wine, it blends with the experience to become a poignant memory. When tasting wine, the process of swirling, sniffing, sipping, and spitting is educational. It's fun to buy, order, serve, and savor wine. Learning what you like and a willingness to experiment is all you need to get into wine. Grab a corkscrew. 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You stride purposefully down the beach, board under your arm, sun on your back, smile on your face. When you reach the water, you gracefully throw down your board, ease yourself onto it, and begin paddling into the clear blue of sea and sky. Thoughts of deadlines and duties recede with the shoreline. You have just one thing on your mind: catching a wave and riding it sure and strong. If this is your beach-chair daydream, this badge will get you up, out to sea, and on a board. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Girl's Guide To Surfing</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Perfect Day</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Maverick's</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;]]>
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    <![CDATA[You Can Do It!: The Merit Badge Handbook for Grown-Up Girls]]>
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    <![CDATA[  Amazing things happen when Woman taps her inner Girl Scout. In <em>You Can Do It!</em>, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas and friends present an engaging cast of female &quot;mentors&quot; who share their expertise in activities ranging from money management to firewalking. Fanning the can-do spirit kindled during her own scouting years, Catuzzi goes beyond the badge with this concept; wealthy information and the book's visual charm encourage women to embrace their aspirations and, in turn, to build self esteem. All who completed this commendable handbook following Catuzzi's tragic death deserve applause. <br/>      &lt;table align=left bgcolor=FFFFFF cellpadding=3&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/a-plus/catuzzi-big.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; &lt;font face=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif size=-1 color=blue&gt; <strong>Read our interview</strong><br/>with Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec<br/>&amp; Dara Catuzzi Near &lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt; <br/>Want to fly airplanes? Break a habit? Learn photography? Grandcolas demystifies 60 popular activities here. Low-key visualization and a biographical page featuring a talented mentor kicks off each chapter. Badge steps follow, conveying all the necessary how-to's. Margins contain revealing anecdotes, plus thumbnail definitions for mastering each skill's language. For example, the wine appreciation chapter offers brief descriptions of common whites and red, tips for ordering in restaurants, a glass guide, and suggestions for creating a wine journal. The final step--stocking your own cellar, in this case--concludes with a hearty &quot;Congratulations!&quot; and tips for venturing &quot;Beyond the Badge.&quot; A pageful of resources including books, magazines, web sites, and related organizations completes each chapter. For those who groove on such things, 60 silver-dollar-sized merit badges await earning (okay, they're just really pretty stickers at the book's end). Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. Consider St. Augestine's words: 'The world is a book; those who stay home read only one page.' ...Get ready to say bon voyage. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: Paris</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: New York</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Sur To Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central Coast</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Bed And Breakfast Ireland</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/knitting.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #21 - Get down to the Knitty-Gritty</strong> <br/> Whether you're a trendsetter hankering for a hand-knit PDA cover or a traditionalist after a tea cozy just like Grandma's, this badge will have you in stitches - and a new scarf - in no time. As your fingers fly, you'll soothe your soul, relax your mind, and satisfy your creative urges. Get ready to get hooked. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Knit Knack Kit</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Knitting Pretty</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/book_lover.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #27 - Get Well-Read</strong> <br/> Being well-read means different things to different people. It usually assumes some depth in a specific subject area or breadth across an &quot;established&quot; list of classics. But there is no right or wrong to any great love affair. The purpose of this badge is to open doors to a lifetime enriched by reading on your own terms, without any literary presumption or prejudice. You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Pie Pie Pie: Easy Homemade Favorites</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Book Of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes For Casual Everyday Cooking</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Salmon: A Cookbook</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Cupcakes</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover Cooks Italian</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>What's Cooking Recipe Box</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/wine_appreciation.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #29 - Know Your Best Cellars</strong> <br/> There's a difference between drinking wine and tasting wine. When you are drinking wine, it blends with the experience to become a poignant memory. When tasting wine, the process of swirling, sniffing, sipping, and spitting is educational. It's fun to buy, order, serve, and savor wine. Learning what you like and a willingness to experiment is all you need to get into wine. Grab a corkscrew. 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You stride purposefully down the beach, board under your arm, sun on your back, smile on your face. When you reach the water, you gracefully throw down your board, ease yourself onto it, and begin paddling into the clear blue of sea and sky. Thoughts of deadlines and duties recede with the shoreline. You have just one thing on your mind: catching a wave and riding it sure and strong. If this is your beach-chair daydream, this badge will get you up, out to sea, and on a board. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Girl's Guide To Surfing</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Perfect Day</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Maverick's</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;]]>
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  <read_at>Fri Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[I love this book. Wow!<br/> It is set up like a giant scout's book for women. All kinds of subject, mentors. Girls of all ages should have this. <br/>I fell in love with it and then read the intro that the author parished on 9/11. So sad.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[You Can Do It!: The Merit Badge Handbook for Grown-Up Girls]]>
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    <![CDATA[  Amazing things happen when Woman taps her inner Girl Scout. In <em>You Can Do It!</em>, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas and friends present an engaging cast of female &quot;mentors&quot; who share their expertise in activities ranging from money management to firewalking. Fanning the can-do spirit kindled during her own scouting years, Catuzzi goes beyond the badge with this concept; wealthy information and the book's visual charm encourage women to embrace their aspirations and, in turn, to build self esteem. All who completed this commendable handbook following Catuzzi's tragic death deserve applause. <br/>      &lt;table align=left bgcolor=FFFFFF cellpadding=3&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/a-plus/catuzzi-big.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; &lt;font face=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif size=-1 color=blue&gt; <strong>Read our interview</strong><br/>with Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec<br/>&amp; Dara Catuzzi Near &lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt; <br/>Want to fly airplanes? Break a habit? Learn photography? Grandcolas demystifies 60 popular activities here. Low-key visualization and a biographical page featuring a talented mentor kicks off each chapter. Badge steps follow, conveying all the necessary how-to's. Margins contain revealing anecdotes, plus thumbnail definitions for mastering each skill's language. For example, the wine appreciation chapter offers brief descriptions of common whites and red, tips for ordering in restaurants, a glass guide, and suggestions for creating a wine journal. The final step--stocking your own cellar, in this case--concludes with a hearty &quot;Congratulations!&quot; and tips for venturing &quot;Beyond the Badge.&quot; A pageful of resources including books, magazines, web sites, and related organizations completes each chapter. For those who groove on such things, 60 silver-dollar-sized merit badges await earning (okay, they're just really pretty stickers at the book's end). Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. Consider St. Augestine's words: 'The world is a book; those who stay home read only one page.' ...Get ready to say bon voyage. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: Paris</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: New York</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Sur To Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central Coast</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Bed And Breakfast Ireland</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/knitting.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #21 - Get down to the Knitty-Gritty</strong> <br/> Whether you're a trendsetter hankering for a hand-knit PDA cover or a traditionalist after a tea cozy just like Grandma's, this badge will have you in stitches - and a new scarf - in no time. As your fingers fly, you'll soothe your soul, relax your mind, and satisfy your creative urges. Get ready to get hooked. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Knit Knack Kit</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Knitting Pretty</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/book_lover.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #27 - Get Well-Read</strong> <br/> Being well-read means different things to different people. It usually assumes some depth in a specific subject area or breadth across an &quot;established&quot; list of classics. But there is no right or wrong to any great love affair. The purpose of this badge is to open doors to a lifetime enriched by reading on your own terms, without any literary presumption or prejudice. You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Pie Pie Pie: Easy Homemade Favorites</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Book Of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes For Casual Everyday Cooking</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Salmon: A Cookbook</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Cupcakes</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover Cooks Italian</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>What's Cooking Recipe Box</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/wine_appreciation.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #29 - Know Your Best Cellars</strong> <br/> There's a difference between drinking wine and tasting wine. When you are drinking wine, it blends with the experience to become a poignant memory. When tasting wine, the process of swirling, sniffing, sipping, and spitting is educational. It's fun to buy, order, serve, and savor wine. Learning what you like and a willingness to experiment is all you need to get into wine. Grab a corkscrew. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Napa Valley: The Ultimate Winery Guide--Revised and Updated, Fourth Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Journal</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Country Deck: 50 Best Northern California Wineries</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Deck: 50 Ways to Choose, Serve &amp; Enjoy Great Wines</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/surfing.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #33 - Hang Ten</strong> <br/> Imagine this... You stride purposefully down the beach, board under your arm, sun on your back, smile on your face. When you reach the water, you gracefully throw down your board, ease yourself onto it, and begin paddling into the clear blue of sea and sky. Thoughts of deadlines and duties recede with the shoreline. You have just one thing on your mind: catching a wave and riding it sure and strong. If this is your beach-chair daydream, this badge will get you up, out to sea, and on a board. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Girl's Guide To Surfing</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Perfect Day</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Maverick's</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;]]>
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  <date_added>Mon May 12 10:38:22 -0700 2008</date_added>
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    <![CDATA[You Can Do It!: The Merit Badge Handbook for Grown-Up Girls]]>
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    <![CDATA[  Amazing things happen when Woman taps her inner Girl Scout. In <em>You Can Do It!</em>, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas and friends present an engaging cast of female &quot;mentors&quot; who share their expertise in activities ranging from money management to firewalking. Fanning the can-do spirit kindled during her own scouting years, Catuzzi goes beyond the badge with this concept; wealthy information and the book's visual charm encourage women to embrace their aspirations and, in turn, to build self esteem. All who completed this commendable handbook following Catuzzi's tragic death deserve applause. <br/>      &lt;table align=left bgcolor=FFFFFF cellpadding=3&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/a-plus/catuzzi-big.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; &lt;font face=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif size=-1 color=blue&gt; <strong>Read our interview</strong><br/>with Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec<br/>&amp; Dara Catuzzi Near &lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt; <br/>Want to fly airplanes? Break a habit? Learn photography? Grandcolas demystifies 60 popular activities here. Low-key visualization and a biographical page featuring a talented mentor kicks off each chapter. Badge steps follow, conveying all the necessary how-to's. Margins contain revealing anecdotes, plus thumbnail definitions for mastering each skill's language. For example, the wine appreciation chapter offers brief descriptions of common whites and red, tips for ordering in restaurants, a glass guide, and suggestions for creating a wine journal. The final step--stocking your own cellar, in this case--concludes with a hearty &quot;Congratulations!&quot; and tips for venturing &quot;Beyond the Badge.&quot; A pageful of resources including books, magazines, web sites, and related organizations completes each chapter. For those who groove on such things, 60 silver-dollar-sized merit badges await earning (okay, they're just really pretty stickers at the book's end). Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. Consider St. Augestine's words: 'The world is a book; those who stay home read only one page.' ...Get ready to say bon voyage. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: Paris</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: New York</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Sur To Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central Coast</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Bed And Breakfast Ireland</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/knitting.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #21 - Get down to the Knitty-Gritty</strong> <br/> Whether you're a trendsetter hankering for a hand-knit PDA cover or a traditionalist after a tea cozy just like Grandma's, this badge will have you in stitches - and a new scarf - in no time. As your fingers fly, you'll soothe your soul, relax your mind, and satisfy your creative urges. Get ready to get hooked. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Knit Knack Kit</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Knitting Pretty</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/book_lover.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #27 - Get Well-Read</strong> <br/> Being well-read means different things to different people. It usually assumes some depth in a specific subject area or breadth across an &quot;established&quot; list of classics. But there is no right or wrong to any great love affair. The purpose of this badge is to open doors to a lifetime enriched by reading on your own terms, without any literary presumption or prejudice. You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Pie Pie Pie: Easy Homemade Favorites</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Book Of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes For Casual Everyday Cooking</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Salmon: A Cookbook</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Cupcakes</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover Cooks Italian</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>What's Cooking Recipe Box</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/wine_appreciation.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #29 - Know Your Best Cellars</strong> <br/> There's a difference between drinking wine and tasting wine. When you are drinking wine, it blends with the experience to become a poignant memory. When tasting wine, the process of swirling, sniffing, sipping, and spitting is educational. It's fun to buy, order, serve, and savor wine. Learning what you like and a willingness to experiment is all you need to get into wine. Grab a corkscrew. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Napa Valley: The Ultimate Winery Guide--Revised and Updated, Fourth Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Journal</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Country Deck: 50 Best Northern California Wineries</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Deck: 50 Ways to Choose, Serve &amp; Enjoy Great Wines</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/surfing.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #33 - Hang Ten</strong> <br/> Imagine this... You stride purposefully down the beach, board under your arm, sun on your back, smile on your face. When you reach the water, you gracefully throw down your board, ease yourself onto it, and begin paddling into the clear blue of sea and sky. Thoughts of deadlines and duties recede with the shoreline. You have just one thing on your mind: catching a wave and riding it sure and strong. If this is your beach-chair daydream, this badge will get you up, out to sea, and on a board. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Girl's Guide To Surfing</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Perfect Day</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Maverick's</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;]]>
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  <read_at>Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[My Mom gave me this for Christams.  I found it really inspiring.  Be sure to take from it what you need.  If you don't want to skydive or go to Jamacia, don't.  I made croissants and felt quite proud of myself!]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[You Can Do It!: The Merit Badge Handbook for Grown-Up Girls]]>
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    <![CDATA[  Amazing things happen when Woman taps her inner Girl Scout. In <em>You Can Do It!</em>, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas and friends present an engaging cast of female &quot;mentors&quot; who share their expertise in activities ranging from money management to firewalking. Fanning the can-do spirit kindled during her own scouting years, Catuzzi goes beyond the badge with this concept; wealthy information and the book's visual charm encourage women to embrace their aspirations and, in turn, to build self esteem. All who completed this commendable handbook following Catuzzi's tragic death deserve applause. <br/>      &lt;table align=left bgcolor=FFFFFF cellpadding=3&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/a-plus/catuzzi-big.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; &lt;font face=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif size=-1 color=blue&gt; <strong>Read our interview</strong><br/>with Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec<br/>&amp; Dara Catuzzi Near &lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt; <br/>Want to fly airplanes? Break a habit? Learn photography? Grandcolas demystifies 60 popular activities here. Low-key visualization and a biographical page featuring a talented mentor kicks off each chapter. Badge steps follow, conveying all the necessary how-to's. Margins contain revealing anecdotes, plus thumbnail definitions for mastering each skill's language. For example, the wine appreciation chapter offers brief descriptions of common whites and red, tips for ordering in restaurants, a glass guide, and suggestions for creating a wine journal. The final step--stocking your own cellar, in this case--concludes with a hearty &quot;Congratulations!&quot; and tips for venturing &quot;Beyond the Badge.&quot; A pageful of resources including books, magazines, web sites, and related organizations completes each chapter. For those who groove on such things, 60 silver-dollar-sized merit badges await earning (okay, they're just really pretty stickers at the book's end). Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. Consider St. Augestine's words: 'The world is a book; those who stay home read only one page.' ...Get ready to say bon voyage. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: Paris</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: New York</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Sur To Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central Coast</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Bed And Breakfast Ireland</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/knitting.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #21 - Get down to the Knitty-Gritty</strong> <br/> Whether you're a trendsetter hankering for a hand-knit PDA cover or a traditionalist after a tea cozy just like Grandma's, this badge will have you in stitches - and a new scarf - in no time. As your fingers fly, you'll soothe your soul, relax your mind, and satisfy your creative urges. Get ready to get hooked. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Knit Knack Kit</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Knitting Pretty</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/book_lover.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #27 - Get Well-Read</strong> <br/> Being well-read means different things to different people. It usually assumes some depth in a specific subject area or breadth across an &quot;established&quot; list of classics. But there is no right or wrong to any great love affair. The purpose of this badge is to open doors to a lifetime enriched by reading on your own terms, without any literary presumption or prejudice. You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Pie Pie Pie: Easy Homemade Favorites</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Book Of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes For Casual Everyday Cooking</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Salmon: A Cookbook</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Cupcakes</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover Cooks Italian</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>What's Cooking Recipe Box</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/wine_appreciation.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #29 - Know Your Best Cellars</strong> <br/> There's a difference between drinking wine and tasting wine. When you are drinking wine, it blends with the experience to become a poignant memory. When tasting wine, the process of swirling, sniffing, sipping, and spitting is educational. It's fun to buy, order, serve, and savor wine. Learning what you like and a willingness to experiment is all you need to get into wine. Grab a corkscrew. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Napa Valley: The Ultimate Winery Guide--Revised and Updated, Fourth Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Journal</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Country Deck: 50 Best Northern California Wineries</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Deck: 50 Ways to Choose, Serve &amp; Enjoy Great Wines</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/surfing.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #33 - Hang Ten</strong> <br/> Imagine this... You stride purposefully down the beach, board under your arm, sun on your back, smile on your face. When you reach the water, you gracefully throw down your board, ease yourself onto it, and begin paddling into the clear blue of sea and sky. Thoughts of deadlines and duties recede with the shoreline. You have just one thing on your mind: catching a wave and riding it sure and strong. If this is your beach-chair daydream, this badge will get you up, out to sea, and on a board. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Girl's Guide To Surfing</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Perfect Day</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Maverick's</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;]]>
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  <read_at>Thu Jan 15 06:49:17 -0800 2009</read_at>
  <date_added>Fri Jul 11 06:17:59 -0700 2008</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[I am still reading this book. It is quite interesting and has given me lots to think about. Because of the nature of this book, it might be on my currently reading shelf for quite some time.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[You Can Do It!: The Merit Badge Handbook for Grown-Up Girls]]>
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    <![CDATA[  Amazing things happen when Woman taps her inner Girl Scout. In <em>You Can Do It!</em>, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas and friends present an engaging cast of female &quot;mentors&quot; who share their expertise in activities ranging from money management to firewalking. Fanning the can-do spirit kindled during her own scouting years, Catuzzi goes beyond the badge with this concept; wealthy information and the book's visual charm encourage women to embrace their aspirations and, in turn, to build self esteem. All who completed this commendable handbook following Catuzzi's tragic death deserve applause. <br/>      &lt;table align=left bgcolor=FFFFFF cellpadding=3&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/a-plus/catuzzi-big.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; &lt;font face=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif size=-1 color=blue&gt; <strong>Read our interview</strong><br/>with Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec<br/>&amp; Dara Catuzzi Near &lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt; <br/>Want to fly airplanes? Break a habit? Learn photography? Grandcolas demystifies 60 popular activities here. Low-key visualization and a biographical page featuring a talented mentor kicks off each chapter. Badge steps follow, conveying all the necessary how-to's. Margins contain revealing anecdotes, plus thumbnail definitions for mastering each skill's language. For example, the wine appreciation chapter offers brief descriptions of common whites and red, tips for ordering in restaurants, a glass guide, and suggestions for creating a wine journal. The final step--stocking your own cellar, in this case--concludes with a hearty &quot;Congratulations!&quot; and tips for venturing &quot;Beyond the Badge.&quot; A pageful of resources including books, magazines, web sites, and related organizations completes each chapter. For those who groove on such things, 60 silver-dollar-sized merit badges await earning (okay, they're just really pretty stickers at the book's end). Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. Consider St. Augestine's words: 'The world is a book; those who stay home read only one page.' ...Get ready to say bon voyage. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: Paris</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: New York</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Sur To Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central Coast</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Bed And Breakfast Ireland</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/knitting.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #21 - Get down to the Knitty-Gritty</strong> <br/> Whether you're a trendsetter hankering for a hand-knit PDA cover or a traditionalist after a tea cozy just like Grandma's, this badge will have you in stitches - and a new scarf - in no time. As your fingers fly, you'll soothe your soul, relax your mind, and satisfy your creative urges. Get ready to get hooked. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Knit Knack Kit</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Knitting Pretty</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/book_lover.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #27 - Get Well-Read</strong> <br/> Being well-read means different things to different people. It usually assumes some depth in a specific subject area or breadth across an &quot;established&quot; list of classics. But there is no right or wrong to any great love affair. The purpose of this badge is to open doors to a lifetime enriched by reading on your own terms, without any literary presumption or prejudice. You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Pie Pie Pie: Easy Homemade Favorites</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Book Of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes For Casual Everyday Cooking</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Salmon: A Cookbook</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Cupcakes</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover Cooks Italian</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>What's Cooking Recipe Box</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/wine_appreciation.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #29 - Know Your Best Cellars</strong> <br/> There's a difference between drinking wine and tasting wine. When you are drinking wine, it blends with the experience to become a poignant memory. When tasting wine, the process of swirling, sniffing, sipping, and spitting is educational. It's fun to buy, order, serve, and savor wine. Learning what you like and a willingness to experiment is all you need to get into wine. Grab a corkscrew. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Napa Valley: The Ultimate Winery Guide--Revised and Updated, Fourth Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Journal</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Country Deck: 50 Best Northern California Wineries</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Deck: 50 Ways to Choose, Serve &amp; Enjoy Great Wines</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/surfing.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #33 - Hang Ten</strong> <br/> Imagine this... You stride purposefully down the beach, board under your arm, sun on your back, smile on your face. When you reach the water, you gracefully throw down your board, ease yourself onto it, and begin paddling into the clear blue of sea and sky. Thoughts of deadlines and duties recede with the shoreline. You have just one thing on your mind: catching a wave and riding it sure and strong. If this is your beach-chair daydream, this badge will get you up, out to sea, and on a board. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Girl's Guide To Surfing</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Perfect Day</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Maverick's</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;]]>
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    <![CDATA[You Can Do It!: The Merit Badge Handbook for Grown-Up Girls]]>
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    <![CDATA[  Amazing things happen when Woman taps her inner Girl Scout. In <em>You Can Do It!</em>, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas and friends present an engaging cast of female &quot;mentors&quot; who share their expertise in activities ranging from money management to firewalking. Fanning the can-do spirit kindled during her own scouting years, Catuzzi goes beyond the badge with this concept; wealthy information and the book's visual charm encourage women to embrace their aspirations and, in turn, to build self esteem. All who completed this commendable handbook following Catuzzi's tragic death deserve applause. <br/>      &lt;table align=left bgcolor=FFFFFF cellpadding=3&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/a-plus/catuzzi-big.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; &lt;font face=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif size=-1 color=blue&gt; <strong>Read our interview</strong><br/>with Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec<br/>&amp; Dara Catuzzi Near &lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt; <br/>Want to fly airplanes? Break a habit? Learn photography? Grandcolas demystifies 60 popular activities here. Low-key visualization and a biographical page featuring a talented mentor kicks off each chapter. Badge steps follow, conveying all the necessary how-to's. Margins contain revealing anecdotes, plus thumbnail definitions for mastering each skill's language. For example, the wine appreciation chapter offers brief descriptions of common whites and red, tips for ordering in restaurants, a glass guide, and suggestions for creating a wine journal. The final step--stocking your own cellar, in this case--concludes with a hearty &quot;Congratulations!&quot; and tips for venturing &quot;Beyond the Badge.&quot; A pageful of resources including books, magazines, web sites, and related organizations completes each chapter. For those who groove on such things, 60 silver-dollar-sized merit badges await earning (okay, they're just really pretty stickers at the book's end). Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. Consider St. Augestine's words: 'The world is a book; those who stay home read only one page.' ...Get ready to say bon voyage. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: Paris</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: New York</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Sur To Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central Coast</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Bed And Breakfast Ireland</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/knitting.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #21 - Get down to the Knitty-Gritty</strong> <br/> Whether you're a trendsetter hankering for a hand-knit PDA cover or a traditionalist after a tea cozy just like Grandma's, this badge will have you in stitches - and a new scarf - in no time. As your fingers fly, you'll soothe your soul, relax your mind, and satisfy your creative urges. Get ready to get hooked. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Knit Knack Kit</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Knitting Pretty</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/book_lover.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #27 - Get Well-Read</strong> <br/> Being well-read means different things to different people. It usually assumes some depth in a specific subject area or breadth across an &quot;established&quot; list of classics. But there is no right or wrong to any great love affair. The purpose of this badge is to open doors to a lifetime enriched by reading on your own terms, without any literary presumption or prejudice. You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Pie Pie Pie: Easy Homemade Favorites</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Book Of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes For Casual Everyday Cooking</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Salmon: A Cookbook</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Cupcakes</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover Cooks Italian</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>What's Cooking Recipe Box</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/wine_appreciation.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #29 - Know Your Best Cellars</strong> <br/> There's a difference between drinking wine and tasting wine. When you are drinking wine, it blends with the experience to become a poignant memory. When tasting wine, the process of swirling, sniffing, sipping, and spitting is educational. It's fun to buy, order, serve, and savor wine. Learning what you like and a willingness to experiment is all you need to get into wine. Grab a corkscrew. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Napa Valley: The Ultimate Winery Guide--Revised and Updated, Fourth Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Journal</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Country Deck: 50 Best Northern California Wineries</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Deck: 50 Ways to Choose, Serve &amp; Enjoy Great Wines</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/surfing.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #33 - Hang Ten</strong> <br/> Imagine this... You stride purposefully down the beach, board under your arm, sun on your back, smile on your face. When you reach the water, you gracefully throw down your board, ease yourself onto it, and begin paddling into the clear blue of sea and sky. Thoughts of deadlines and duties recede with the shoreline. You have just one thing on your mind: catching a wave and riding it sure and strong. If this is your beach-chair daydream, this badge will get you up, out to sea, and on a board. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Girl's Guide To Surfing</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Perfect Day</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Maverick's</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;]]>
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    <![CDATA[  Amazing things happen when Woman taps her inner Girl Scout. In <em>You Can Do It!</em>, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas and friends present an engaging cast of female &quot;mentors&quot; who share their expertise in activities ranging from money management to firewalking. Fanning the can-do spirit kindled during her own scouting years, Catuzzi goes beyond the badge with this concept; wealthy information and the book's visual charm encourage women to embrace their aspirations and, in turn, to build self esteem. All who completed this commendable handbook following Catuzzi's tragic death deserve applause. <br/>      &lt;table align=left bgcolor=FFFFFF cellpadding=3&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/a-plus/catuzzi-big.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; &lt;font face=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif size=-1 color=blue&gt; <strong>Read our interview</strong><br/>with Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec<br/>&amp; Dara Catuzzi Near &lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt; <br/>Want to fly airplanes? Break a habit? Learn photography? Grandcolas demystifies 60 popular activities here. Low-key visualization and a biographical page featuring a talented mentor kicks off each chapter. Badge steps follow, conveying all the necessary how-to's. Margins contain revealing anecdotes, plus thumbnail definitions for mastering each skill's language. 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Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. 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As your fingers fly, you'll soothe your soul, relax your mind, and satisfy your creative urges. Get ready to get hooked. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Knit Knack Kit</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Knitting Pretty</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/book_lover.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #27 - Get Well-Read</strong> <br/> Being well-read means different things to different people. It usually assumes some depth in a specific subject area or breadth across an &quot;established&quot; list of classics. But there is no right or wrong to any great love affair. The purpose of this badge is to open doors to a lifetime enriched by reading on your own terms, without any literary presumption or prejudice. You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. 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    <![CDATA[  Amazing things happen when Woman taps her inner Girl Scout. In <em>You Can Do It!</em>, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas and friends present an engaging cast of female &quot;mentors&quot; who share their expertise in activities ranging from money management to firewalking. Fanning the can-do spirit kindled during her own scouting years, Catuzzi goes beyond the badge with this concept; wealthy information and the book's visual charm encourage women to embrace their aspirations and, in turn, to build self esteem. All who completed this commendable handbook following Catuzzi's tragic death deserve applause. <br/>      &lt;table align=left bgcolor=FFFFFF cellpadding=3&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/a-plus/catuzzi-big.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; &lt;font face=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif size=-1 color=blue&gt; <strong>Read our interview</strong><br/>with Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec<br/>&amp; Dara Catuzzi Near &lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt; <br/>Want to fly airplanes? Break a habit? Learn photography? Grandcolas demystifies 60 popular activities here. Low-key visualization and a biographical page featuring a talented mentor kicks off each chapter. Badge steps follow, conveying all the necessary how-to's. Margins contain revealing anecdotes, plus thumbnail definitions for mastering each skill's language. 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Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. Consider St. Augestine's words: 'The world is a book; those who stay home read only one page.' ...Get ready to say bon voyage. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: Paris</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: New York</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Sur To Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central Coast</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Bed And Breakfast Ireland</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/knitting.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #21 - Get down to the Knitty-Gritty</strong> <br/> Whether you're a trendsetter hankering for a hand-knit PDA cover or a traditionalist after a tea cozy just like Grandma's, this badge will have you in stitches - and a new scarf - in no time. 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You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. 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You stride purposefully down the beach, board under your arm, sun on your back, smile on your face. When you reach the water, you gracefully throw down your board, ease yourself onto it, and begin paddling into the clear blue of sea and sky. Thoughts of deadlines and duties recede with the shoreline. You have just one thing on your mind: catching a wave and riding it sure and strong. If this is your beach-chair daydream, this badge will get you up, out to sea, and on a board. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Girl's Guide To Surfing</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Perfect Day</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Maverick's</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;]]>
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    <![CDATA[  Amazing things happen when Woman taps her inner Girl Scout. In <em>You Can Do It!</em>, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas and friends present an engaging cast of female &quot;mentors&quot; who share their expertise in activities ranging from money management to firewalking. Fanning the can-do spirit kindled during her own scouting years, Catuzzi goes beyond the badge with this concept; wealthy information and the book's visual charm encourage women to embrace their aspirations and, in turn, to build self esteem. 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For example, the wine appreciation chapter offers brief descriptions of common whites and red, tips for ordering in restaurants, a glass guide, and suggestions for creating a wine journal. The final step--stocking your own cellar, in this case--concludes with a hearty &quot;Congratulations!&quot; and tips for venturing &quot;Beyond the Badge.&quot; A pageful of resources including books, magazines, web sites, and related organizations completes each chapter. For those who groove on such things, 60 silver-dollar-sized merit badges await earning (okay, they're just really pretty stickers at the book's end). Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. Consider St. Augestine's words: 'The world is a book; those who stay home read only one page.' ...Get ready to say bon voyage. 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As your fingers fly, you'll soothe your soul, relax your mind, and satisfy your creative urges. Get ready to get hooked. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Knit Knack Kit</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Knitting Pretty</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/book_lover.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #27 - Get Well-Read</strong> <br/> Being well-read means different things to different people. It usually assumes some depth in a specific subject area or breadth across an &quot;established&quot; list of classics. But there is no right or wrong to any great love affair. The purpose of this badge is to open doors to a lifetime enriched by reading on your own terms, without any literary presumption or prejudice. You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Pie Pie Pie: Easy Homemade Favorites</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Book Of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes For Casual Everyday Cooking</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Salmon: A Cookbook</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Cupcakes</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover Cooks Italian</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>What's Cooking Recipe Box</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/wine_appreciation.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #29 - Know Your Best Cellars</strong> <br/> There's a difference between drinking wine and tasting wine. When you are drinking wine, it blends with the experience to become a poignant memory. When tasting wine, the process of swirling, sniffing, sipping, and spitting is educational. It's fun to buy, order, serve, and savor wine. Learning what you like and a willingness to experiment is all you need to get into wine. Grab a corkscrew. 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You stride purposefully down the beach, board under your arm, sun on your back, smile on your face. When you reach the water, you gracefully throw down your board, ease yourself onto it, and begin paddling into the clear blue of sea and sky. Thoughts of deadlines and duties recede with the shoreline. You have just one thing on your mind: catching a wave and riding it sure and strong. If this is your beach-chair daydream, this badge will get you up, out to sea, and on a board. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Girl's Guide To Surfing</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Perfect Day</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Maverick's</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;]]>
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    <![CDATA[You Can Do It!: The Merit Badge Handbook for Grown-Up Girls]]>
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    <![CDATA[  Amazing things happen when Woman taps her inner Girl Scout. In <em>You Can Do It!</em>, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas and friends present an engaging cast of female &quot;mentors&quot; who share their expertise in activities ranging from money management to firewalking. Fanning the can-do spirit kindled during her own scouting years, Catuzzi goes beyond the badge with this concept; wealthy information and the book's visual charm encourage women to embrace their aspirations and, in turn, to build self esteem. All who completed this commendable handbook following Catuzzi's tragic death deserve applause. <br/>      &lt;table align=left bgcolor=FFFFFF cellpadding=3&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/a-plus/catuzzi-big.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; &lt;font face=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif size=-1 color=blue&gt; <strong>Read our interview</strong><br/>with Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec<br/>&amp; Dara Catuzzi Near &lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt; <br/>Want to fly airplanes? Break a habit? Learn photography? Grandcolas demystifies 60 popular activities here. Low-key visualization and a biographical page featuring a talented mentor kicks off each chapter. Badge steps follow, conveying all the necessary how-to's. Margins contain revealing anecdotes, plus thumbnail definitions for mastering each skill's language. For example, the wine appreciation chapter offers brief descriptions of common whites and red, tips for ordering in restaurants, a glass guide, and suggestions for creating a wine journal. The final step--stocking your own cellar, in this case--concludes with a hearty &quot;Congratulations!&quot; and tips for venturing &quot;Beyond the Badge.&quot; A pageful of resources including books, magazines, web sites, and related organizations completes each chapter. For those who groove on such things, 60 silver-dollar-sized merit badges await earning (okay, they're just really pretty stickers at the book's end). Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. Consider St. Augestine's words: 'The world is a book; those who stay home read only one page.' ...Get ready to say bon voyage. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: Paris</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: New York</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Sur To Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central Coast</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Bed And Breakfast Ireland</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/knitting.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #21 - Get down to the Knitty-Gritty</strong> <br/> Whether you're a trendsetter hankering for a hand-knit PDA cover or a traditionalist after a tea cozy just like Grandma's, this badge will have you in stitches - and a new scarf - in no time. As your fingers fly, you'll soothe your soul, relax your mind, and satisfy your creative urges. Get ready to get hooked. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Knit Knack Kit</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Knitting Pretty</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/book_lover.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #27 - Get Well-Read</strong> <br/> Being well-read means different things to different people. It usually assumes some depth in a specific subject area or breadth across an &quot;established&quot; list of classics. But there is no right or wrong to any great love affair. The purpose of this badge is to open doors to a lifetime enriched by reading on your own terms, without any literary presumption or prejudice. You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Pie Pie Pie: Easy Homemade Favorites</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Book Of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes For Casual Everyday Cooking</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Salmon: A Cookbook</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Cupcakes</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover Cooks Italian</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>What's Cooking Recipe Box</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/wine_appreciation.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #29 - Know Your Best Cellars</strong> <br/> There's a difference between drinking wine and tasting wine. When you are drinking wine, it blends with the experience to become a poignant memory. 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You stride purposefully down the beach, board under your arm, sun on your back, smile on your face. When you reach the water, you gracefully throw down your board, ease yourself onto it, and begin paddling into the clear blue of sea and sky. Thoughts of deadlines and duties recede with the shoreline. You have just one thing on your mind: catching a wave and riding it sure and strong. If this is your beach-chair daydream, this badge will get you up, out to sea, and on a board. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Girl's Guide To Surfing</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Perfect Day</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Maverick's</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;]]>
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    <![CDATA[You Can Do It!: The Merit Badge Handbook for Grown-Up Girls]]>
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    <![CDATA[  Amazing things happen when Woman taps her inner Girl Scout. In <em>You Can Do It!</em>, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas and friends present an engaging cast of female &quot;mentors&quot; who share their expertise in activities ranging from money management to firewalking. Fanning the can-do spirit kindled during her own scouting years, Catuzzi goes beyond the badge with this concept; wealthy information and the book's visual charm encourage women to embrace their aspirations and, in turn, to build self esteem. All who completed this commendable handbook following Catuzzi's tragic death deserve applause. <br/>      &lt;table align=left bgcolor=FFFFFF cellpadding=3&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/a-plus/catuzzi-big.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td align=center valign=center&gt; &lt;font face=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif size=-1 color=blue&gt; <strong>Read our interview</strong><br/>with Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec<br/>&amp; Dara Catuzzi Near &lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt; <br/>Want to fly airplanes? Break a habit? Learn photography? Grandcolas demystifies 60 popular activities here. Low-key visualization and a biographical page featuring a talented mentor kicks off each chapter. Badge steps follow, conveying all the necessary how-to's. Margins contain revealing anecdotes, plus thumbnail definitions for mastering each skill's language. For example, the wine appreciation chapter offers brief descriptions of common whites and red, tips for ordering in restaurants, a glass guide, and suggestions for creating a wine journal. The final step--stocking your own cellar, in this case--concludes with a hearty &quot;Congratulations!&quot; and tips for venturing &quot;Beyond the Badge.&quot; A pageful of resources including books, magazines, web sites, and related organizations completes each chapter. For those who groove on such things, 60 silver-dollar-sized merit badges await earning (okay, they're just really pretty stickers at the book's end). Never motherly nor professorly, <em>You Can Do It!</em> fuses straight talk and wry humor to keep the read enjoyable, and success within reach.<em>--Liane Thomas</em>  &lt;p clear=left&gt;  &lt;table width=100% cellpadding=4&gt; &lt;tr align=center bgcolor=F4A460&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;font face=&quot;Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=FFFFFF&gt;<strong>Start Exploring <em>You Can Do It!</em> Today</strong> <br/> Discover Sample Badges and Related Reference Books Below&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;   &lt;p clear=left&gt;   &lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2&gt; &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/travel.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge # 3 - Roam Where You Want to</strong> <br/> This badge helps you &quot;define your dream trip, prepare for takeoff, and wind up with a departure date, itinerary, and perfectly packed bag. Consider St. Augestine's words: 'The world is a book; those who stay home read only one page.' ...Get ready to say bon voyage. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: Paris</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>City Walks: New York</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Sur To Big Basin: California's Dramatic Central Coast</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Bed And Breakfast Ireland</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/knitting.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #21 - Get down to the Knitty-Gritty</strong> <br/> Whether you're a trendsetter hankering for a hand-knit PDA cover or a traditionalist after a tea cozy just like Grandma's, this badge will have you in stitches - and a new scarf - in no time. As your fingers fly, you'll soothe your soul, relax your mind, and satisfy your creative urges. Get ready to get hooked. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Knit Knack Kit</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Knitting Pretty</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/book_lover.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #27 - Get Well-Read</strong> <br/> Being well-read means different things to different people. It usually assumes some depth in a specific subject area or breadth across an &quot;established&quot; list of classics. But there is no right or wrong to any great love affair. The purpose of this badge is to open doors to a lifetime enriched by reading on your own terms, without any literary presumption or prejudice. You can read whatever you like, and as much (or little) as you like, so long as you stay true to the call of what really interests and delights you. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>This Is My Best: Great Writers Share Their Favorite Work</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>1906</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Campfire Collection: Thrilling Chilling Tales Of Alien Encounters</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>This Life She's Chosen</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Small Town Odds: A Novel</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/cooking.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #28 - Dine In</strong> <br/> Imagine this... When afternoon turns to evening and stomachs start to growl, you invite your friends to stay for supper - and bowl them over with your baked ziti...How did someone who used to find cooking for people intimidating turn into such a gracious gourmet chef? By keeping a panic-proof pantry, learning to rustle up a few reliable dishes, and refining your repertoire. Grab an apron. You can do it! &lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Pie Pie Pie: Easy Homemade Favorites</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Big Book Of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes For Casual Everyday Cooking</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Salmon: A Cookbook</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>Cupcakes</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover Cooks Italian</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>What's Cooking Recipe Box</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/wine_appreciation.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #29 - Know Your Best Cellars</strong> <br/> There's a difference between drinking wine and tasting wine. When you are drinking wine, it blends with the experience to become a poignant memory. When tasting wine, the process of swirling, sniffing, sipping, and spitting is educational. It's fun to buy, order, serve, and savor wine. Learning what you like and a willingness to experiment is all you need to get into wine. Grab a corkscrew. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Sonoma: The Ultimate Winery Guide Second Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Guide to the Wine Country: The Best of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Napa Valley: The Ultimate Winery Guide--Revised and Updated, Fourth Edition</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Lover's Journal</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Country Deck: 50 Best Northern California Wineries</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Wine Deck: 50 Ways to Choose, Serve &amp; Enjoy Great Wines</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr&gt; &lt;td rowspan=2 valign=top&gt; <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/books/features/surfing.jpg" class="escapedImg"/> &lt;/td&gt; &lt;td colspan=3&gt; <strong>Badge #33 - Hang Ten</strong> <br/> Imagine this... You stride purposefully down the beach, board under your arm, sun on your back, smile on your face. When you reach the water, you gracefully throw down your board, ease yourself onto it, and begin paddling into the clear blue of sea and sky. Thoughts of deadlines and duties recede with the shoreline. You have just one thing on your mind: catching a wave and riding it sure and strong. If this is your beach-chair daydream, this badge will get you up, out to sea, and on a board. You can do it!&lt;/td&gt; &lt;/tr&gt;  &lt;tr valign=top&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>The Girl's Guide To Surfing</em><br/> &lt;li&gt;<em>The Perfect Day</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;td&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;<em>Maverick's</em><br/> &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/td&gt;  &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/table&gt;]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[Fun stuff for grown-up girls - although, like Girl Scouts, most of this book is made up of &quot;homework&quot;. Good ideas, and nice personal accounts throughout.]]></body>
    
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