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Most flowers and vegetables love the sun, but the gardeners who tend them crave the shade. A comfortable hammock strung between two trees. A set of Adirondack chairs arranged for conversation beneath a vine-covered arbor. A stone bench tucked into a quiet nook. These out-of-the-way outdoor retreats provide busy gardeners with cool relief from the hot sun, as well as precious hours of quiet, privacy, and peace.In SHADY RETREATS, lifelong gardener Barbara W. Ellis provides detailed plans for 20 gardens with shade as the theme. Each design includes easy-to-read blueprints and a glorious oil painting of what the garden will look like. Ellis also provides specific plant lists; suggestions on how to bring color into the shade; and practical advice on how to use shrubs, trees, vines, and man-made structures to create attractive, inviting, shady sanctuaries in any garden or yard.The garden design concepts are easy for even novices to grasp, and experienced gardeners will appreciate the unique inspirations and down-to-earth advice on how to adapt the concept of the shady retreat to fit their own garden's configuration.Complete with suggestions on how to use gazebos, containers, fountains, and other garden ornaments, plus an encyclopedia of approximately 100 shade-loving plants, Shady Retreats is an easy-to-use handbook that helps even beginning gardeners make the move out of the house and into a cool, inviting outdoor sanctuary.

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Maxim Lighting 20888 Single Light Wall Sconce from the Chelsea Collection Clean simple lines allows this family to transition from classic traditional to soft contemporary. The Wilshire glass compliments the warmth of the Weathered Russet finish.

It's time to turn back the clock! In 20 YEARS YOUNGER, Bob Greene offers listeners a practical, science-based plan for looking and feeling their best as they age. The cutting-edge program details easy and effective steps we can all take to rebuild the foundation of youth and enjoy better health, improved energy, and a positive outlook on life. The four cornerstones of the program are: an exercise regimen for fighting muscle and bone loss, a longevity-focused diet, sleep rejuvenation, and wrinkle-fighting skin care. Woven throughout the text is practical advice on changing appearances, controlling stress, staying mentally sharp, navigating medical tests, and much more. Readers will walk away with a greater understanding of how the body ages and what they can do to feel - and look - 20 years younger.

It's time to turn back the clock! In 20 YEARS YOUNGER, Bob Greene offers readers a practical, science-based plan for looking and feeling their best as they age. The cutting-edge program is built around four essential pillars: exercise, nutrition, skincare, and sleep. The book details easy and effective steps we can all take to rebuild the foundation of youth, enjoy better health, improve energy, control stress, and have a more positive outlook. Woven through the text is advice on customizing an exercise plan, creating the best sleep environment, staying mentally sharp, navigating medical tests, and much more. Readers will gain a greater understanding of how the body ages and what they can do to feel--and look--20 years younger.

Today, this engine has stalled. The decade of the 2000s lost one million American jobs, whereas the previous three decades averaged approximately 20 million new jobs per decade. If the next decade, the 2010s, generates only marginal jobs growth, the US economy could collapse under the weight of US debt and obligations. The US has several hundred trillions of dollars worth of debt, which it will not be able to pay if its workforce does not grow. The Jobenomics team is launching a national 20 by 20 campaign to create 20 million new US private sector jobs by 2020.  20 by 20 includes initiatives for government, large business, small and self-employed businesses, foreign investment in US businesses, and major emerging technology initiatives. Through Jobenomics, Americans will have common cause and resources to create jobs in order to build a more prosperous future.

It's time to turn back the clock! In 20 YEARS YOUNGER, Bob Greene offers readers a practical, science-based plan for looking and feeling their best as they age. The cutting-edge program is built around four essential pillars: exercise, nutrition, skincare, and sleep. The book details easy and effective steps we can all take to rebuild the foundation of youth, enjoy better health, improve energy, control stress, and have a more positive outlook. Woven through the text is advice on customizing an exercise plan, creating the best sleep environment, staying mentally sharp, navigating medical tests, and much more. Readers will gain a greater understanding of how the body ages and what they can do to feel--and look--20 years younger.

It's time to turn back the clock! In 20 Years Younger, Bob Greene offers readers a practical, science-based plan for looking and feeling their best as they age. The cutting-edge program details easy and effective steps we can all take to rebuild the foundation of youth and enjoy better health, improved energy, and a positive outlook on life. The four cornerstones of the program are: an exercise regimen for fighting muscle and bone loss, a longevity-focused diet, sleep rejuvenation, and wrinkle-fighting skin care. Woven throughout the text is practical advice on changing appearances, controlling stress, staying mentally sharp, navigating medical tests, and much more. Readers will walk away with a greater understanding of how the body ages and what they can do to feel-and look-20 years younger.

With over eight million copies sold in the series, Left Behind: The Kids is a favorite of kids aged 10-14. The books follow teens that were “left behind, ” who have nothing left but their newfound faith in Jesus Christ. Determined to stand up for God no matter the cost, they are tested at every turn. Background plots are taken from Apollyon, the fifth book in the Left Behind adult series, originally released in 1999.

Join the fun with inspiring, uplifting, and empowering napkins from Suzy Toronto and Ideal Home Range (IHR). Suzy believes that inside each woman lives a whimsical enchanted creature, and she loves to create designs that celebrate the enduring bond and empowering sisterhood of women. Suzy has designed each of these napkins with her most popular and powerful one-liners on the front of the napkin, and a corresponding message on the back. Cocktail size napkins are 5 by 5-Inch when folded. Napkins are soft and absorbent 3-ply and come in packages of 20. Birthday, congratulations, encouragement, or for any occasion - Suzy Toronto napkins are a great gift for a special woman in your life. Made in Germany by IHR using manufacturing processes including water based colors on oxygen-bleached cellulose, paper from managed forests, and soy-based ink. In 1977, Ingrid and Hanjö Rick conceived the idea of producing accessories in the arts and crafts tradition in order to communicate their concept of interior design. The first headquarters of their company IHR was an old village school in Lower Saxony in the north of Germany. The young company grew steadily, becoming the trendsetter in its line of business and is today considered to be the international market leader in the field of high-class table decoration and interior accessories. Bring IHR to your table today and you'll be happy you did.

Sets of 8 related 35mm images photographed through a microscope called photomicrographs. Arrows and call outs help the student locate important features. The film is mounted in a clear plastic holder that protects it on both sides. Each Microslide is accompanied by a detailed lesson plan designed to stimulate, inform and question students about the topic under study. Each lesson plan has a pocket in which the Microslide is stored. Lesson plans are printed on heavy tag stock and will serve for repeated use. Subject areas include Biology, Life Science, Health, Earth Science, Environmental Science and Elementary Science. It includes diphtheria (2000X), typhoid fever bacteria (2000X), pneumonia bacteria (2000X), bacteria of tuberculosis (2000X), bacteria of blood poisoning (2000X), bacteria of food poisoning (2000X), bacteria of potato ring rot (2000X), bacteria of apple fire-blight (2000X). Worksheets are included. Box of 15.

Sets of 8 related 35mm images photographed through a microscope called photomicrographs. Arrows and call outs help the student locate important features. The film is mounted in a clear plastic holder that protects it on both sides. Each Microslide is accompanied by a detailed lesson plan designed to stimulate, inform and question students about the topic under study. Each lesson plan has a pocket in which the Microslide is stored. Lesson plans are printed on heavy tag stock and will serve for repeated use. Subject areas include Biology, Life Science, Health, Earth Science, Environmental Science and Elementary Science. It includes diphtheria (2000X), typhoid fever bacteria (2000X), pneumonia bacteria (2000X), bacteria of tuberculosis (2000X), bacteria of blood poisoning (2000X), bacteria of food poisoning (2000X), bacteria of potato ring rot (2000X), bacteria of apple fire-blight (2000X). Worksheets are included. Box of 30.

The planning guide marketers have relied on for two decades—updated and expanded For more than 20 years, The Successful Marketing Plan has been the marketing professionals’ go-to guide for creating plans that define and fulfill the needs of their target markets. In this substantially revised and expanded fourth edition, Roman Hiebing, Jr., Scott Cooper, and Steve Wehrenberg outline how to develop proven objectives, strategies, and tactics that deliver the bottom line. Separating the plan into 10 market-proven, manageable components, The Successful Marketing Plan explains how to: Find the data you need to develop your plan Identify growth target markets Set realistic sales objectives Position your products through a strong branding program Condense your plan into a workable calendar of activities Arrive at a realistic budget and payback schedule Evaluate and test the plan’s effectiveness The authors of The Successful Marketing Plan have made extensive revisions to more than 50 percent of the book’s content—from a new planning model to a more user-friendly business review section to a complete revision of the strategy chapters including a new message strategy chapter. Plus, the book contains completely updated chapters on advertising, media content, and interactive communications, in addition to updates in information sources, planning charts, and the Idea Starters appendix, which has more than 1, 000 tactical ideas tied to specific objectives. Great marketing begins with a great marketing plan. Use The Successful Marketing Plan to build a focused “real-world” marketing plan that will enable your company to thrive and grow in today’s cost-conscious, winner-take-all competitive arena.

Set of 8 related 35mm images photographed through a microscope called photomicrographs. Arrows and call outs help the student locate important features. The film is mounted in a clear plastic holder that protects it on both sides. Each Microslide is accompanied by a detailed lesson plan designed to stimulate, inform and question students about the topic under study. Each lesson plan has a pocket in which the Microslide is stored. Lesson plans are printed on heavy tag stock and will serve for repeated use. Subject areas include Biology, Life Science, Health, Earth Science, Environmental Science and Elementary Science. It includes diphtheria (2000x), typhoid fever bacteria (2000x), pneumonia bacteria (2000x), bacteria of tuberculosis (2000x), bacteria of blood poisoning (2000x), bacteria of food poisoning (2000x), bacteria of potato ring rot (2000x), bacteria of apple fire-blight (2000x). Worksheets are not included in the single sets.

Set of 8 related 35mm images photographed through a microscope called photomicrographs. Arrows and call outs help the student locate important features. The film is mounted in a clear plastic holder that protects it on both sides. Each Microslide is accompanied by a detailed lesson plan designed to stimulate, inform and question students about the topic under study. Each lesson plan has a pocket in which the Microslide is stored. Lesson plans are printed on heavy tag stock and will serve for repeated use. Subject areas include Biology, Life Science, Health, Earth Science, Environmental Science and Elementary Science. It includes diphtheria (2000X), typhoid fever bacteria (2000X), pneumonia bacteria (2000X), bacteria of tuberculosis (2000X), bacteria of blood poisoning (2000X), bacteria of food poisoning (2000X), bacteria of potato ring rot (2000X), bacteria of apple fire-blight (2000X). Worksheets are not included in the single sets.

Symbolic block set includes 20 wooden shapes and 30 wooden square blocks that are ideal for stacking or building Each block has six sides featuring: lower case letters, upper case letters, shapes, and numbers and mathematical symbols These bright primary colored blocks are ideal for: learning the alphabet, counting, word building, and identification practice during play We create toys that inspire children's imagination as well as promote their physical and intellectual development Plantoys is the first company to manufacture toys using wood from rubber trees that no longer provide latex, Recommended age group: 3 - 7 years, Manufacturer: Plan Education

Dr. Stutman is one of the foremost authorities on the medical benefits of walking and proper nutrition for good health, physical fitness and weight loss. He is the author of 7 books and numerous medical articles on diet and exercise and has been referred to and Dr. Walk. Dr. Stutman has appeared on National Radio & TV including The Today Show and Good Morning America. His books have been featured in national newspapers and magazines including Reader's Digest, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Self, Redbook, Working Woman, New Woman, Ladies Home Journal, Family Circle, Prevention, N.Y. Times and U.S.A. Today. Dr. Stutman was formerly the spokesperson for Hush-Puppies Walking Shoes. Dr. Stutman's title -- DR WALK® has been trademarked - US Patent Office. He is currently practicing family medicine as a Temple University Family Practice Physician.

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A coming-of-age story about two dim-witted 20-year-old roommates, Gene & Eugene, and their quest to lose their virginity. Their new plans hit a few snags when they must deal with their bullying neighbor Rock and Gene's condescending brother Mike, who moves in uninvited after breaking up with his girlfriend. Will their persistence pay off or lead them back to the drawing board? A light-hearted, raunchy comedy movie that's cross between American Pie and Dumb & Dumber.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Eyepiece, Manufacturer: Ample Scientific, PN: CM501

Sets of 8 related 35mm images photographed through a microscope called photomicrographs. Arrows and call outs help the student locate important features. The film is mounted in a clear plastic holder that protects it on both sides. Each Microslide is accompanied by a detailed lesson plan designed to stimulate, inform and question students about the topic under study. Each lesson plan has a pocket in which the Microslide is stored. Lesson plans are printed on heavy tag stock and will serve for repeated use. Subject areas include Biology, Life Science, Health, Earth Science, Environmental Science and Elementary Science. It includes diphtheria (2000X), typhoid fever bacteria (2000X), pneumonia bacteria (2000X), bacteria of tuberculosis (2000X), bacteria of blood poisoning (2000X), bacteria of food poisoning (2000X), bacteria of potato ring rot (2000X), bacteria of apple fire-blight (2000X). Worksheets are included. Box of 10.

The Ample Scientific CM502 Nexcope compound, biological research microscope has binocular viewing heads, a widefield 10XD eyepiece with a field number (FN) of 20 mm, and 4XD, 10XD, 40XRD (sealed), and 100XRD (oil immersion method) objectives and plan lenses. This microscope, with its compound optical system, enhances the resolution of an object or image, and is commonly used for biological research by professionals in medical, veterinary, and post-secondary institutions. This microscope features Seidentopf binocular viewing heads that rotate 360 degrees on two axes, with a wide inter-pupillary range. Adjustable resolution provides 4XD, 10XD phase, 40XRD plan (sealed), and 100XRD (oil immersion method) objectives for a range of viewing abilities. The microscope's illumination system has brightfield to illuminate from below, and darkfield illumination to enhance contrast. Its plan lenses sharpen images. Dimmable LED illumination is long-lasting, provides a brighter light beam at a cooler temperature than traditional bulbs, and creates a more uniform output at any level. An Abbe 1.25 Numerical Aperture (NA) sealed condenser with an aperture controls the diameter of the light cast on the specimen. A reversed nosepiece faces outward, which protects the objectives while providing clear access to the specimen stage. The microscope has a precision coaxial focus mechanism for viewing adjustment. A large, low-drive, graphite-coated, research-grade mechanical stage is scratch-resistant and accomodates two slides. An anti-mold head, and all-metal gearing provide durability. The microscope has a limited one-year warranty. Specifications Optical magnification 4XD, 10XD phase, 40XRD plan (sealed), and 100XRD (oil) Objective lenses Sealed Lens type Plan Eyepiece 10X widefield Viewing capabilities Seidentopf, binocular heads Field diameter (FD) 20 mm Illumination LED Condenser 1.25 NA Abbe sealed Stage Mechanical, square, graphite-coated Gearing Rack and pinion *Overall dimensions 38.74 x 18.42 x 24.13 cm/15.25 x 7.25 x 9.5 inches (H x W x D) Weight 7.03 kg/15.5 lb. Power source 110V Warranty One year limited *(H is height, the vertical distance from the lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.) Microscopes are instruments used to enhance the resolution of an object or image. There are three types of microscopes: compound, stereo, or digital. Compound microscopes use a compound optical system with an objective lens and an eyepiece. Stereo microscopes show object depth in a three-dimensional image. Digital microscopes are used to display an image on a monitor, rather than looking through a lens. Microscopes can have monocular (one), binocular (two), or trinocular (three) eyepieces, with varying viewing abilities. A trinocular eyepiece is used to output digital images to an internal or external device such as a camera or monitor. Magnification ability refers to the size of an image. Resolution, also known as resolvant power, refers to the clarity of the image. The interaction between field of view (FOV), numerical aperture (NA), and working distance (WD) determines resolution. Microscopes can control magnification through a fixed focus, or through a range of adjustments. They can also use LED, fluorescent, and mirror light sources to help control viewing capabilities. Microscopes are widely used in education, lab research, biology, metallurgy, engineering, chemistry, manufacturing, and in the medical, forensic science, and veterinary industries. Ample Scientific LLC manufactures laboratory equipment and supplies such as microscopes and centrifuges. Founded in 2009, and headquartered in Norcross, GA, Ample Scientific offers scientific equipment for research, educational, clinical and industrial applications. What’s in the Box? CM502 microscope W

Set of 8 related 35mm images photographed through a microscope called photomicrographs. Arrows and call outs help the student locate important features. The film is mounted in a clear plastic holder that protects it on both sides. Each Microslide is accompanied by a detailed lesson plan designed to stimulate, inform and question students about the topic under study. Each lesson plan has a pocket in which the Microslide is stored. Lesson plans are printed on heavy tag stock and will serve for repeated use. Subject areas include Biology, Life Science, Health, Earth Science, Environmental Science and Elementary Science. It includes diphtheria (2000X), typhoid fever bacteria (2000X), pneumonia bacteria (2000X), bacteria of tuberculosis (2000X), bacteria of blood poisoning (2000X), bacteria of food poisoning (2000X), bacteria of potato ring rot (2000X), bacteria of apple fire-blight (2000X). Worksheets are not included in the single sets.

Melt Away 10, 20, 30 lb- And Watch the Years Disappear! Why do some women slouch into middle age by the time they’re 35, while others stay young, sexy, and toned into their forties, fifties, and beyond? Why do some look great after their third child, while others turn into a different person after their first? In other words, why is it that some women become more beautiful as they mature?What do these women know that others don’t? It’s simple: Some women know the secrets of the Age Erasers. And now, their secrets can be yours, too! Age Erasers for Women presents the most cutting-edge science ever assembled into one authoritative, eye-opening book. You’ll discover:The perfect exercise routine for tight abs, thin legs, and firm buns. (It’s less work than you’d ever guess!)The 10 best skincare products for a younger-looking face. (The latest breakthroughs will shock and amaze you!)The incredible age-erasing superfoods you should be eating every single day! Plus: The 10 worst foods for your skin.The 7 rules for lifelong sexual intimacy. (It just keeps getting better and better!)The secrets to boosting brainpower long after you’ve graduated college. (It’s so simple it only takes 10 minutes a day!) 

Melt Away 10, 20, 30 lb- And Watch the Years Disappear! Why do some women slouch into middle age by the time they’re 35, while others stay young, sexy, and toned into their forties, fifties, and beyond? Why do some look great after their third child, while others turn into a different person after their first? In other words, why is it that some women become more beautiful as they mature?What do these women know that others don’t? It’s simple: Some women know the secrets of the Age Erasers. And now, their secrets can be yours, too! Age Erasers for Women presents the most cutting-edge science ever assembled into one authoritative, eye-opening book. You’ll discover:The perfect exercise routine for tight abs, thin legs, and firm buns. (It’s less work than you’d ever guess!)The 10 best skincare products for a younger-looking face. (The latest breakthroughs will shock and amaze you!)The incredible age-erasing superfoods you should be eating every single day! Plus: The 10 worst foods for your skin.The 7 rules for lifelong sexual intimacy. (It just keeps getting better and better!)The secrets to boosting brainpower long after you’ve graduated college. (It’s so simple it only takes 10 minutes a day!) 

A great way to teach geography! Capture students' imagination with a jaw-dropping world record and then build on that interest to teach core ideas. For example, a lesson on the world's deepest valley (it's three miles deep!) leads to activities about the formation and parts of valleys and the importance of valleys to people. Students make model mountains, consider the challenge of desertification, read and make maps, and conduct dozens of other high-interest activities. Grades 5-9. Aligned with the Themes of Geography and the National Geographic Standards. 60 Reproducible Activity Sheets. Teaching Tips. Complete Answer Key. Part of the Amazing World Records Series of books! Amazing World Records of Geography includes a rich assortment of topics: World’s Greatest Mountain Range • World’s Highest Sand Dunes • World’s Largest Cave • World’s Largest Delta • World’s Largest Canyon • World’s Largest Peninsula • World’s Largest Wetland • World’s Deepest Valley • World’s Largest Desert • World’s Longest Glacier • World’s Greatest Tide • World’s Highest Waterfall • World’s Largest Bay • World’s Largest Gulf • World’s Largest Iceberg • World’s Largest Lake • World’s Longest Reef • World’s Longest River • World’s Most Remote Island • World’s Largest Fjord

A "youth-recovery" plan that's as fast as it is effective, The High School Reunion Diet is a pure foods program designed to have you looking slimmer, healthier, and younger in just thirty days. When people come in to see acclaimed dermatologist and internist Dr. David Colbert in the hope of looking younger, he often sends them home with a diet. Yes, there are many modern dermatology treatments that improve your skin and take years off your appearance, but the doctor knows nothing works better (or faster) than the right foods. Whether you want to lose a few pounds or a few years, The High School Reunion Diet is for you. Dr. Colbert begins with a quick "reeducation" on how certain foods fuel your body. You'll learn why sugar-saturated processed foods slow you down and make you appear old, and how you can combat the effects of age with the health and beauty secrets of smart carbs, A+ fats, intelligent fiber, and star proteins. Then it's time to start eating. Here's how the diet works: You replace over-sugared, nutritionally empty packaged foods and sweetened drinks with "True Food" -- brilliant-colored vegetables, whole fruits, nutritious nuts, lean meat, and a variety of other flavorful items that are easily accessible, pure, and unprocessed. You cook with great fats like olive oil, and use antioxidant-rich spices that can both beautify skin and protect health. Soon the aging effects of sugar will begin to reverse, just as the benefits of whole nutrients begin to multiply. Dull skin, hair, and eyes will brighten. In thirty days, you'll experience the entire range of benefits -- from increased energy and heightened mental acuity to weight loss -- that will have you on the road to lifelong good habits and health. Featuring a variety of options for everyday meals, The High School Reunion Diet also includes sample recipes destined to become household staples, rang-ing from frittatas and smoothies to fresh salads and sides, delicious fish and even sirloin entrees, as well as a long list of tasty snacks. Having already earned the trust of New York and Hollywood's media, fashion, and film elite, Dr. Colbert brings to your kitchen table his extensive knowledge of attaining -- and sustaining -- health, beauty, and youth.

A "youth-recovery" plan that's as fast as it is effective, The High School Reunion Diet is a pure foods program designed to have you looking slimmer, healthier, and younger in just thirty days. When people come in to see acclaimed dermatologist and internist Dr. David Colbert in the hope of looking younger, he often sends them home with a diet. Yes, there are many modern dermatology treatments that improve your skin and take years off your appearance, but the doctor knows nothing works better (or faster) than the right foods. Whether you want to lose a few pounds or a few years, The High School Reunion Diet is for you. Dr. Colbert begins with a quick "reeducation" on how certain foods fuel your body. You'll learn why sugar-saturated processed foods slow you down and make you appear old, and how you can combat the effects of age with the health and beauty secrets of smart carbs, A+ fats, intelligent fiber, and star proteins. Then it's time to start eating. Here's how the diet works: You replace over-sugared, nutritionally empty packaged foods and sweetened drinks with "True Food" -- brilliant-colored vegetables, whole fruits, nutritious nuts, lean meat, and a variety of other flavorful items that are easily accessible, pure, and unprocessed. You cook with great fats like olive oil, and use antioxidant-rich spices that can both beautify skin and protect health. Soon the aging effects of sugar will begin to reverse, just as the benefits of whole nutrients begin to multiply. Dull skin, hair, and eyes will brighten. In thirty days, you'll experience the entire range of benefits -- from increased energy and heightened mental acuity to weight loss -- that will have you on the road to lifelong good habits and health. Featuring a variety of options for everyday meals, The High School Reunion Diet also includes sample recipes destined to become household staples, rang-ing from frittatas and smoothies to fresh salads and sides, delicious fish and even sirloin entrees, as well as a long list of tasty snacks. Having already earned the trust of New York and Hollywood's media, fashion, and film elite, Dr. Colbert brings to your kitchen table his extensive knowledge of attaining -- and sustaining -- health, beauty, and youth.

Ovum Recordings ( October 21, 2003 ), Genre: Electronic

Smart, sneaky, and sustainable cheating tips from one of New York's top nutritionists. Award-winning nutritionist, Glamour magazine columnist and stylish New York City chick, Marissa Lippert understands how hard it is to stick to a plan and eat a healthy diet when you're a girl-on-the go. And she knows that if you aren't allowed to cheat, you won't want to stick to any type of plan. Here, finally, is the foolproof program for eating, cheating, and losing weight permanently. You heard it from your mother many times, "Cheaters never win." And she was right. But in this case, cheaters always win, because (winning means losing), especially if they listen to hot New York City nutritionist Marissa Lippert. Let her teach you the art of cheating and you'll be the biggest loser ever-up to twenty pounds in eight weeks. And that's just the beginning of the good news. You'll be the leanest, fittest, healthiest and happiest you've ever been on a diet because Lippert believes that life without guilty pleasures-including drinks (yes, alcohol) and desserts-just isn't worth living. There are two kinds of cheats: the ones you do on purpose and, more frequently, the ones that catch you off guard. Whether you've binged on sweets, fatty foods or booze, Marissa has the tools to help you spring into action and maximize cheating momentum. You'll feel better and healthier if you follow her plan and you won't ruin the progress you'll make on The Cheater's Diet. Getting a grip on your schedule is the first step to cheating-planning trips to the gym, stocking up on staples at the grocery store, deciding when to cook, and knowing when and how you'll likely cheat during the week. Will it be at your office happy hour on Wednesday or an indulgent dinner date on Thursday? Girl's night out on Saturday? Take your best shot-if the dinner date is at an incredible restaurant you've been dying to try, play smart with lighter meals earlier in the week and hold out for the good stuff. Lippert shows readers, in each of the eight weeks, how to shop, how to cook and how to find the best of everything within your budget. The upshot is that eating the most delicious food whether you're cheating or not, whether you're eating in or out, is the best way to stay satisfied and control your portions. You'll want to save the cheats for something that's worth it-not junk food from the snack machine, but the best red velvet cupcake you've ever had. Not house wine, but the best Pinot Noir you'll ever taste. The better the quality the more you'll savor it, and the less you'll eat--and that's true of healthy food too. Buy a great bottle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil and suddenly salads won't be a punishment for a night of cheating. They'll feel like your naughty days. Eight weeks, up to twenty pounds, and enjoying every minute of it. How can you beat that?