Allan Johnson

The creative process began a little more than a year ago as Peter Whitney struggled to smooth out the legs of his boxers after he slipped his jeans on. "It...

Chapter 1 of "The Boomers' Guide to Online Dating" (Rodale, 12.95 paper) is arguably the most important part in the book, and it has little to do with net-surfing for...

Parents need to get over their apprehensions if they want to ensure their children's safety in the event of an emergency, says safety expert Mary Lynn Fernau. "You just never...

Jerry Martin had his first prostate cancer examination, chalking up the hesitation partially to a typical guy quirk. "Men don't normally go to a doctor until something drastic happens or...

MORNING Because Chicago's South Loop neighborhood has flourished in both dining and culture within the last five years, you can plan your entire day there. Start it at the Bongo...

"I feel like I'm more of myself than ever before," explained Claudia Cuellar of the feeling she gets from riding a motorcycle. And this is from a woman who swore...

It's not just football widows who can learn the basics from "Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game!" (Rodale, $14.95 paper). Even though the subtitle for the book...

Meditating with your dog--it's not as far-fetched as it may sound, according to James Jacobson. "I think meditation by itself is one of the most important things we can do,"...

My daughter suddenly started spitting several days shy of her 4-month birthday. "Ahh-bllluuu!" bubbled The Cait, as she is fondly known. Little droplets splattered her cheeks and her legs, as...

Rather than a book that helps you care for your baby, "Baby Hearts: A Guide to Giving Your Child an Emotional Head Start" (Bantam, $14 paper) is designed to help...