When I first saw this title I thought of my mother, because she is always fussing at me for being a pack rat. "Get rid of all that mess!", she tells me. But I know that as soon as I throw it out I will need it (whatever "it" happens to be.)

As it turns out, this book has practical, money-saving ideas for making things last longer, brought to you by Lori Baird and the editors of Yankee Magazine. It tells you how to maximise the value of just about everything you own, plus how to learn to say good–bye to possessions by recycling, donating, selling or tossing.

Wow, gotta hand it to those frugal Yankees. My hat's off to ya.

I recently had the pleasure of spending some time with a group of young engineers, mathmaticians, programmers and this one guy who works with nuclear stuff.  All very intelligent people and pretty successful in the beginning of their careers.  When I saw this gift idea, I thought of those guys. 

I hate to stereo type but, they were the ultimate picture of geeky or nerdy (I'm told it all depends on who you are talking to as to which they think they are).  The conversations were interesting in that their sense of humor and what they found interesting was very different.  Since I am not "like them", I didn't get most of the jokes, analogies or references, but seeing the passion in their discussions I was highly entertained.  I think I even learned a few things, don't know where or how I will use this new knowledge but interesting all the same.

So here's to you guys for a very entertaining weekend!  Not that you need this book, just more subjects for you to analyze their worthiness.  Stuff You Don't Learn in Engineering School, from GiftsforEngineers.com.

Everybody has dumb moments at times, but there are some people that are habitually stupid.  Most of us know a few habitually stupid people and they are the reason that everything comes with warning labels.  If you find humor in idiotic behavior then you need to get the book Idiots At Work so you can read dumb quotes from business people, stupid customer service calls, and outrageous warning labels. 

Here are some of my favorite warning labels......

1) "Don't use this for personal hygiene." On a can of Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner

2) "Warning: This Product Moves When Used. Exercise Caution When Riding." On a Razor Scooter

3) "Caution: Please do not use this directory while operating a moving vehicle.  On a telephone directory

Spy gadgets are becoming far more advanced and Hollywood movies continue to put the spotlight on advanced techie spy gear.  Some of the gadgets you see in the movies are real, some are far fetched, but totally cool.  If you are striving to become a developer of spy gadgets like Bruce and Lloyd from the Get Smart movie then you need to develop your skills.  The book 101 Spy Gadgets For The Evil Genius from X-Treme Geek can help you build some amazing professional spy tools that will help you to become an evil genius and take over the world. 

What is your favorite spy gear from the movies?  I like the Bell Rocket Belt from Thunderball, the tracking serum from Alias, the gadget-loaded Pontiac GTO from Triple X, and the flame-throwing Swiss Army Knife from Get Smart.

If you want to learn about money, the best teacher is someone that already has money. Sounds like common sense, doesn't it? Well, if you know someone that needs a little (or a lot!) or common sense regarding money, then The 5 Lesson a Millionaire Taught Me is the book for them. At only 133 pages it is a quick read, so they don't have any excuses about not having the time. It's also available in CD form, so they can listen to it in the car in only 2 hours.

I'm getting one for my brother, another for both of his kids, and another for his future "Ex" #2.

Hey, it's Be a Millionaire Day. I can dream, can't I?

Another look into the mind of a man.  Sherry Agov's, Why Men Love Bitches is a perspective on why men like strong women.  This book gives some real life relationship scenarios and answers to questions like, why men take nice girls for granted.   It helps you to stand your ground and be able to relate to men on a whole new level. 

Now the title of this book is a little misleading.  Just because you are a strong woman doesn't mean you have to be a b*tch.  This book talks about being kind yet strong, not giving up your life for or chasing a man and more to creating a lasting relationship.

Of course it's a National Bestseller, all the real b*tches are reading it trying to figure out why they're not being loved by men.