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One of the most popular columns in today's hottest magazine for teens is now an attractively packaged gift book with color illustrations and a really cool cover. All of CosmoGIRL's! 1.35 million readers will just love it. Young women are in love with love, and these romantic adventures are their very own. In every issue of CosmoGIRL!, readers share their real-life crazy love stories, and it has become one the magazine's most successful features. Whether it's the tale of a disaster waiting to a happen, true love realized, a mad crush, or a totally wild and wacky date, girls will totally connect with every one of these heartfelt accounts. There's lots to enjoy, with more than 100 stories of what girls have done for love, how far guys have gone for their gals, and a few "Love Bites"--the dirty-rotten tricks played in the name of love. Colorful, fun illustrations add to the pleasure and give the collection a unique and irresistible look.

The Only Windows XP Home Edition Resource You Need—Now Completely Updated Here's the insider knowledge you need to maximize Microsoft's powerful home operating system, whether you're moving straight to XP or upgrading from Windows 98 or Me. This encyclopedic guide delivers full coverage of every topic from installation and multimedia, to security and networking. Beginners can start off by using Windows XP on a stand-alone computer and connecting to the Internet, while experienced users can quickly build and secure a home network, work with the Registry to change XP's behavior, and optimize and troubleshoot Windows XP. Coverage includes: Upgrading from Windows 98 or Me Taking full advantage of XP multi-user support Customizing Windows XP Installing, removing, and running programs Sharing files securely--or keeping them private Adding hardware and installing drivers Connecting your computer or network to the Internet Sending secure e-mail and minimizing spam Communicating via the latest versions of Windows Messenger Using Windows Firewall Getting and giving help via the Internet Enjoying audio, video, and DVDs with Windows Media Player 10 Burning audio and data CDs Building a secure home network Using Microsoft PowerToys Using VPNs and connecting to a company network Setting up wireless networks with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

No young woman could resist these questions about her personality--especially a cool, confident CosmoGIRL! Just like All About You and All About Boys, this enticingly packaged and brightly illustrated collection will be a sure-fire success. You, yes YOU, are the shining star of these 26 quizzes. After all, what subject could possibly be more important or interesting? In addition to being lots of fun, they're wonderfully insightful. Every girl wants to know the answers to these questions: Am I high maintenance? How mature am I? What's my secret strength? Am I motivated? And let's not forget--What kind of prom dress fits my personality? and What color is your aura? Who knows? The answers may surprise you.