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  Today's publisher's pride is  RV Oopsies   by Larry MacDonald, which reached  #35 in travel humor, #54 in hospitality, travel & tourism, and #129 in business & professional humor.  (This book has been in the Amazon top 100 nearly every month since its release.) Book Description:  101 Hilarious (and Painful) Lessons from Real-Life RV Mishaps Every year, thousands of people hit the road in their RVs chasing freedom, fun, and the great outdoors—but even the best adventures come with their fair share of epic fails. From backing into trees and bending jack stands to the infamous black tank blunders, RV life is full of surprises… and not all of them are good ones. For over a decade, author [Name] has asked fellow RVers one simple question:  “What’s the dumbest thing you’ve done while RVing?”  The answers? Outrageous, laugh-out-loud funny, and surprisingly educational. RV Oopsies  gathers  101 true stories of RV mistakes, misadventure...

Bear, Moo, Pancho, and Simba   Recently, Pancho, one of our new little kittens, left a surprise in the litterbox: blood. What was going on? He and his brother Simba had been served breakfast together (same food) with the older cats, figuring they were ready to graduate to big-boy status. They were not, and his stomach rebelled.  Why sudden diet changes can cause chaos in the litter box Cats don’t like surprises — especially in their food bowl. A sudden switch, even to a high‑quality food, can leave a cat’s stomach saying, “Whoa, what was that?” Why it happens Cats have sensitive digestive systems. A new food means: Different proteins Different fat levels Different moisture Different texture Different additives or supplements Even one unexpected meal can trigger: Loose stool Mucus A streak of blood from irritation Urgency (not making it fully into the box) A very offended expression How to avoid the chaos If you want to change foods, do it gradually: Days ...

  Today's Publisher's Pride is  How to Improve Your Foreign Language Immediately  by Boris Shekhtman, which reached  #6 in study and teaching references . the successful practices of diplomats and international journalists now available to any language learner Book description: This is the fifth edition of a popular book that provides a unique set of tools designed to enhance an individual's success in communicati0n in a foreign language environment. The devices presented allow the speaker of a foreign language to demonstrate the level of his/her language more impressively, so impressively, in fact, that it appears that the speaker's language itself has improved overnight. These techniques were developed and tested by the author with adult professionals in such varied fields as journalism, diplomacy, government, and international business. Many of these professionals have attested to the efficacy of these tools in their own columns. "This book provides the most ban...