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Reader's Digest Soldier Stories is a chronological retrospective of the best military pieces Reader's Digest has run, from World War I through the war in Iraq. Featuring stories from the battlefield to the home front, this inspiring collection honors the men and women of America’s armed forces and gives readers a glimpse into life in uniform. This book gives a complete perspective on the hell that is war, the love that grows from camaraderie, the pride from accomplishing the impossible, the humor that springs form the military bureaucracy, and more.

Based on the successful blog from Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell, Living Large in Our Little House, is a practical and inspirational memoir about the joy and freedom of tiny house living. Kerri had been subconsciously trying to live up to the American Dream when circumstances forced her and her husband into a 480-square foot house in the woods. What was supposed to be a writing cabin and guest house became their full-time abode and they quickly discovered that they had serendipitously discovered a better way of life. As Kerri relates the story of her transformation to “Living Larger,” she profiles more than a dozen other families living tiny house lives and offers practical advice for how you can too.

Tour the continent’s most popular vineyards with North American Wine Routes. This detailed guide from Reader’s Digest covers 40 separate wine routes found in four major geographic regions: the Western Region, the Rocky Mountain Region, the Central Region, and the Eastern Region. Filled with beautiful photographs, this breathtaking compilation will allow you to discover the unique agricultural qualities of each region, learn what kinds of grapes grow there, and understand the intricacies of the local wines. Whether you have an extensive knowledge of the wine world or are experiencing it for the first time, you'll enjoy this robust flavoring of the tours North America has to offer.

The all-in-one trip planner and travel guide will steer you down the most scenic road every time. From Florida's Road to Flamingo to Hawaii's Oahu Coastal Loop…from British Columbia's Sea to Sky Highway to Cape Cod's Sandy Shores…each featured road trip is pictured in stunning full color and described in vivid text, keyed to an easy-to-follow map. Whether you choose a drive in a far corner of the continent or a back road in your own state, this book is your ticket to North America's most beautiful byways.

Take pride in your child's many accomplishments with the School Years Record Book. With guided pages and pockets for preschool to 12th grade, this keepsake album is the perfect place to jot down memorable events and milestones and keep photos, report cards, awards, essays, art and more. This exquisite book follows a simple yet charming template that will help you effortlessly record and organize your child’s scholastic and extra-curricular successes in one place and create a fantastic memory book they’ll cherish forever.