M.A.C.K.

Unlock your potential and become the most confident M.A.C.K. in town.

A new twist for succeeding at the dating game, M.A.C.K. Tactics applies hostage negotiation techniques to the art of approaching and connecting with women. Once mastered, M.A.C.K.-Method, Action, Confidence, and Knowledge-provides a man with four "Pillars of Power," keys to unlocking his dating potential and ensuring his success. In urban vernacular, a "Mack" is a man whom women find charming and irresistible. Armed with M.A.C.K. Tactics' arsenal of strategies, any man, regardless of age or background, can become a Mack, full of confidence, style, and charisma.

M.A.C.K. Tactics is also about discovering and developing the Mack within anyone. Confidence isn't something men-or women-are either born with or not; it can be developed and strengthened, as long as it's properly trained. M.A.C.K. Tactics is about learning how to look inside oneself, recognize personal strengths, and transform oneself into the confident, empowered, unique individual that anyone is capable of being.

Written in a hip and humorous style, and covering everything from fashion to passion, M.A.C.K. Tactics is a complete crash course in self-improvement and self-discovery.

Faking It

The ultimate guide to faking it through the real world! Now the people who bring you the Web's most popular humor site teach you how to live the good life (or at least look like you do).

With annual revenues surpassing $6 million and an astonishing 10 million unique visitors a month, CollegeHumor.com ranks within the top six hundred Web sites worldwide. Now, in a follow-up to their recently launched The CollegeHumor Guide to College, these cheeky alumni offer real-world novices a guide to getting ahead-without getting out of bed before noon.

In Faking It readers will learn how to bluff their way through on-the-job conversations, woo cute art students with the compelling use of the term "postmodern," and feign a deep appreciation of Neruda. The CollegeHumor team of experts provides everything required to pull off an outstanding social life, including appearing to have cultural knowledge beyond references gleaned from The Simpsons. The sexual, financial, and social arenas have never been more competitive, so it can't hurt to act like you understand classical music, even if you prefer light beer to light opera.

Built for Show

Every guy is looking for an edge, some way to get single women his age to notice him more than they do now.

Unfortunately, most guys have absolutely no idea what kind of body automatically flips a girl's attraction switch. Nate Green does.

Built for Show is the first fitness book to address young men on the prowl. It's not just written for them; it's written by one of them. Green, who's just twenty- three years old, is already a veteran fitness professional who's been quoted in Men's Health and Maximum Fitness magazines. Green offers four twelve- week workout programs, each with a seasonal theme. The fall and winter workouts add muscle size and strength that'll show even under layers of clothing. The spring and summer workouts burn fat and chisel the showpiece muscles-creating a lean, cut, beach-ready physique.

Have you recently been dumped and you can only think about one thing? Here are a few books about revenge:

Three Revenge Tragedies

Following Queen Elizabeth I's reign, the new court of King James was beset by political instability and moral corruption. This atmosphere provided fertile ground for the dramatists of the age, who explored the ways in which social decadence and the abuse of power breed resentment, leading inexorably to violent retribution.

In Cyril Tourneur's The Revenger's Tragedy, the debauched son of an Italian Duke attempts to rape the virtuous Gloriana-a veiled reference to Elizabeth I. John Webster's The White Devil depicts a sinister world of intrigue and murderous infidelity, while The Changeling, perhaps Thomas Middleton's supreme achievement, powerfully portrays a woman bringing about her own unwitting destruction. All three are masterpieces of brooding intensity, dominated by images of decay, disillusionment, and death.

Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman

Get ready to cheer for Rose Lloyd, a woman of young middle-age who proves that starting over doesn't have an age limit. After twenty-five years spent juggling husband, career, and kids with admirable success, Rose suddenly finds both her marriage and her career in unexpected ruin. Forced to begin a new life, she is at first terrified, then energized, by her newfound freedom-it's amazing what prolonged reflection, a little weight loss, a new slant on independence, and some Parisian lingerie will do for the psyche! Witty, insightful, and emotionally resonant, Buchan's novel will strike a chord with anyone who has ever wondered what Middle Age would look like from the other side of the looking glass (answer: much better than you could ever expect).

Think Valentine's Day is a load of hooey?  Well, then there is no time like the present to spend a night in and curl up with a good, long book or channel your creative energies:

War and Peace

Set against the sweeping panoply of Napoleon's invasion of Russia, War and Peace-presented here in the first new English translation in forty years-is often considered the greatest novel ever written. At its center are Pierre Bezukhov, searching for meaning in his life; cynical Prince Andrei, ennobled by wartime suffering; and Natasha Rostov, whose impulsiveness threatens to destroy her happiness. As Tolstoy follows the changing fortunes of his characters, he crafts a view of humanity that is both epic and intimate and that continues to define fiction at its most resplendent.

Softies Only a Mother Could Love

Quirky and cuddly handmade toys- easy to make and even easier to love.

This collection of softy crafts shares 21 full-color, fun, fresh, and personable projects designed by crafters from around the world, from quirky monsters and loveable rabbits, to a monkey named Mabel and an endearing creature named Plurbit. With little more than needle, thread, and scraps of fabric, readers can make their own softies. There are quick and easy sewing projects for beginners, as well as more advanced designs for those looking for a bigger challenge.

Each unique toy includes a detailed pattern, step-by- step instructions, and tips and tricks to ensure perfect results. There's also an easy-to-read glossary that explains all of the terms and techniques readers might come across.