Reader’s Digest July 2005

CONDITION  Good, unmarked text, reading wear

CONTENTS

Features

·        ‘Yes, I Can’ – Seven inspiring stories of people who proved naysayers wrong.

·        Special Report – America’s Cleanest [and Dirtiest] Cities – From air to water to trash, Reader’s Digest ran the numbers. The results will surprise you.

·        Adventures of a Country Doctor – Michael J Weiss – Part clinician, part pioneer, Richard Paris flies over the mountains of Idaho to wherever people need him.

·        Steve Martin: In the Pink – Calvin Trillin – That wild and crazy guy talks about Inspector Clouseau, Carson, and how he got so funny.

·        Danger on the Road – Hal Karp – Stray animals, falling trees, flying debris. Hidden hazards kill hundreds a year. Here’s how to steer clear.

·        Crunching Numbers – Scientific American – The curious history of the world’s first pocket calculator.

·        Money Rules – Kiplinger’s Personal Finance – When to follow financial advice—and when you should ignore it.

·        At Face Value – Lisa Collier Cool – Kelley Sperry was bullied and teased for the way she looks. Then she found true friends.

·        19 Weight-Loss Secrets – Norine Dworkin-McDaniel – Slow down and slim down with these tips from around the world.

·        Queasy Rider – Doug Colligan – What kind of moron would get on this suicide machine? Guess.

·        As Bad as Bin Laden – Kenneth R Timerman – This terrorist masterminded the murder of hundreds of Americans. Soon he could help Al Qaeda get the ultimate weapon.

·        Dream Machine – “Silver Palaces” – Retro cool trailers are hotter than ever.

·        The Dog That Heals – Michael Konik – With a wet nose and a wagging tail, Ella brings comfort to those in need.

·        Bonus Read – The Killer Next Door – Max Alexander – For 30 years, the BTK serial murderer terrorized Wichita, Kansas. Finally, just months ago, a break in the case led police to the most unlikely suspect.

Departments

·        You Said It

·        Only in America

·        Everyday Heroes

·        That’s Outrageous!

·        Word Power

·        My Planet

·        Medical Update

·        All in a Day’s Work

·        Humor in Uniform

·        Ask Laskas

·        Quotable Quotes

·        Laughter

·        Editor’s Choice

·        Life in These U.S.

·        Rd Challenge

·        RD Living – Easy ways to save this summer—on gas, calories, air conditioning, doctor and dental bills, even day camp.

o   Health

o   Food

o   Money

o   Home

o   You

BACK COVER – “Cannonball” – C F Payne

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