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“Fully Loaded” is putting it mildly. This behemoth of a book is overflowing with the incredible stories, surprising facts, weird news, little-known origins, forgotten history, fun wordplay, and everything else that millions of loyal fans have come to expect from world’s best-selling bathroom reading series. As always, it’s divided by length: quickies for the reader on the go, medium-sized articles for those with a few minutes to spare, and extra-long pieces for those truly leg-numbing experiences. Publisher Gordon Javna talked with us about many of the fascinating topics, from the worst fire in American History (and if you don’t live in the upper Midwest, you’ll never have heard of it)to the World’s Worst Business Decision. \

Throughout the 17-year history of the Epicurious website, the people involved have worked hard to create the best digital recipe collection in the world. What has made their site even better is all of you—our passionate community—weighing in with your expert ratings, reviews, and tips. All of that creativity and expertise has been available on your computer, phone, tablet, printer, and even refrigerator, but it was never available in print, until now!
This collection of over 250 of their best-loved, top-rated recipes was taken from their collection of more than 200,000 recipes. They’ve added menu suggestions, gorgeous new photos from the renowned Ellen Silverman, and most importantly, the community’s best tips and recipes. Tanya Steele reveals some of her favorites

This new classic Christmas gift book “brings together two great traditions: the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and the neighbor-helping-neighbor program of Habitat for Humanity.” Opening in Depression-era New York City, The Carpenter’s Gift tells the story of eight-year-old Henry and his father selling Christmas trees. They give a Christmas tree to construction workers building Rockefeller Center and celebrate together. Through the kindness of the construction workers and neighbors, Henry gets his wish for a nice, warm home to replace his family’s drafty shack. He plants a pinecone from that first Rockefeller Center Tree. As an old man, Henry repays the gift by donating the enormous tree that has grown from that pinecone. After bringing joy to thousands as the Rockefeller Center tree, its wood will be used to build a home for another family in need. We talked with Chris Clarke of Habitat about the book, its story and about Habitat itself.