About Books & Literature: Pick Up a Page-Turner!

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor Hopefully, you spent some of the summer plowing through your enormous must-read list. Which means, of course, that it's time to add some new books to the stack. Let's see if we can help! 'The Marriage Plot' by Jeffrey Eugenides Though plot and character-wise, it's nothing at all like Middlesex, Eugenides's most famous novel, The Marriage Plot does share one important element: outstanding prose. Eugenides is just a phenomenal wordsmith, making his books a real joy to read... especially for word-nerds like me. 'Sanctus' by Simon Toyne Our reviewer describes Toyne's storytelling as containing "...elements of Dan Brown, Lee Child, Harlan Coben, John Grisham, Robert Harris, Stieg Larsson, and James Patterson." Sanctus is the first in what promises to be a bestselling and much-talked-about trilogy, and probably also a major motion picture and a line of action figures. Okay, I'm just guessing at that last part. See More About:  suspense  simon toyne  'Cross Currents' by John Shors John Shors (Beneath a Marble Sky, Beside a Burning Sea, Dragon House) is fast becoming a contemporary favorite. His latest novel, set in Thailand in 2004 (when the massive Tsunami hit) is sure to please fans and perhaps win some new ones with its high-action story. See More About:  tsunami  historical fiction  john shors 'I, Vampire' by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Ill. Andrea Sorrentino For those among us who love comic books and other graphic storytelling, this new retelling of the D.C. classic comes highly recommended by Aaron Albert, our Guide to Comics. As he says, "I loved this interpretation of the vampire creature [...] mixing classic vampire mythology with current thoughts on the creature that walks the night." See More About:  i vampire  horror comic books  Books & Literature Ads Books Free Vampire Books Literature Fiction Novel Books Top Thriller Books Featured Articles Femme Fan Fury at DC 52 Romeo and Juliet Prologue Emily Dickinson - Scary Shakespeare Monologues 'The Notorious Benedict Arnold' The Rhetorical Tradition   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   E-Texts of Action-Packed Classics 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' by Baroness Orczy 'Kidnapped' by Robert Louis Stevenson 'Robinson Crusoe' by Daniel Defoe Advertisement

About Healthy Eating: Quick Low Carb Breakfasts

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Healthy Eating From Fiona Haynes, your About Healthy Eating Editor Carbs are the mainstay of most people's breakfasts, but if you're eating low carb, what can you eat, especially if you need a quick breakfast? Quick Low-Carb Breakfasts So if toast, bagels, muffins and most cereals are off the menu, what can you eat for breakfast if you want to eat low carb? See More About:  low carb breakfasts  low carb breakfast recipes  Making a Sugar-Free Cake Artificial sweeteners work well in drinks, but how do they perform in baking? Find out how to use sugar substitutes in your sugar-free cakes. Prepare for Pomegranates Fall makes us think of apples, pears and pumpkins, but it also heralds pomegranate season. Find out how to handle these delectable blush-red-colored orbs. See More About:  pomegranates  fall fruits  fal produce Gluten-Free Apple Recipes Enjoy this collection of gluten-free apple recipes from a number of About.com food guides, from fresh apple sauce to pork dishes with apples. See More About:  gluten free breakfast recipes  gluten free side dish recipes  gluten free entree recipes Healthy Eating Ads Healthy Eating Low Carb Diet Healthy Food Quick Dinner Recipes Healthy Recipes Featured Articles Vegan Pumpkin Gratin Portobello Mushroom Burger with Avocado New York-Style Bagels Vegan Red Beans and Rice How to Clean and Chop Leeks Quick and Easy Hummus   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement

About.com Health: Take a Hike, Pal

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Health From Heather Loeb, your About Health Editor The weather's a bit cooler, the leaves are turning colors, and the mosquitoes are finally retreating to their evil hiding places. It's time to take a hike. Essential Hiking Gear I like hiking because it feels a lot more adventurous than taking a walk on a treadmill or on the local track. I might actually see a fuzzy wild animal! It also means I need to bring a lot more with me than a bottle of water and some comfy shoes. See More About:  hiking  hiking boots  backpacks How to Find a Hiking Trail Here's a handy list of several web sites that can point you in the direction of the perfect hiking trail, sortable by all sorts of fun choices -- coastal, hilly, beginner, advanced, etc. See More About:  outdoor activities  parent-child activities  family workouts Tips for Day Hiking If you've never hiked before, you'll want to brush up on a few pointers before hitting the trail. See More About:  hiking  mountains  resorts Why You'll Feel Great Post-Hike We've all seen photos of hikers jubilantly throwing their hands in the air as they reach a summit. What makes them so darn happy? See More About:  healthy living  self care  wellness Health Ads Health Health Weight Loss Skin Health Tips Health Diet Food Health and Fitness Featured Articles Shoes for Off Roading Trail Running Tips 10 Ways to Burn More Calories Right Now Reader Tips for Healthy Trail Mix What to Do If You Get Lost Games to Play on a Hike   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement

About Arts & Crafts: Frankenstein, Day of the Dead, Clip Art

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Arts & Crafts From Barbara Crews, your About Arts & Crafts Editor Greetings! I keep wondering if I can get by on about four hours of sleep a night. If I can do that -- I'll get everything done on my holiday to-do list. Is it heating up for you too? Several of the projects shown this week, are quick and easy to do. Magic words this time of the year. Happy Crafting! Frankenstein 3-D Pin Think out of the box when looking for jewelry finds -- such as the scrapbooking section for stickers that can be made into pins. This not-scary Frankenstein is super easy, give them out to your friends as little treats. Halloween Digital Stamps Witches, spiders, pumpkins and more . . Add these free Halloween digital stamps and sentiments to Halloween themed crafting projects. Simply download the stamps and sentiments, resize them as required and print them out or add to other digital crafting projects. See More About:  halloween crafts  halloween digital stamps  halloween rubber stamping Stash Busting Striped Hat If you're a knitter, you're bound to have all sorts of bits and pieces of yarn left over from various projects. This baby hat is a great way to use the yarns, plus it makes an adorable hat for the little ones in your life. See More About:  free knitting patterns  free hat knitting patterns  free knitting patterns for kids Day of the Dead Miniatures Learn how to make sugar skulls, skeletons, marigolds and other items used to celebrate the Latin American holiday. All done in miniature displays. See More About:  day of the dead  dia de los muertos  seasonal miniatures Arts & Crafts Ads Halloween Arts & Crafts Art Fun Halloween Food Baby Clip Art Halloween for Kids Featured Articles Painting a Pumpkin Halloween Stitch Along Halloween Cross Stitch Patterns Mirror Woodworking Plans Miram Haskell Style Pendant Crochet a Halloween Slouch Hat   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Arts & Crafts newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Halloween Around About Vintage Halloween Clip Art Halloween Poems Preserve Your Jack O'Lantern for Weeks! Advertisement