From cars and cell phones to washing machines--this book presents the most objective product information available, with Consumer Reports ratings, repair histories, product recommendations, and buying advice.

Provides practical advice on paying for health care services, finding long-term care and paying for long-term care.

Consumer Reports helps the reader navigate the fast-changing home computer marketplace with its buying wisdom and incomparable brand-name ratings. Includes a Glossary of home technology terms and ratings of top e-commerce sites.

From cars to cell phones to washing machines, this book presents the most objective information available to the American consumer. Ratings, charts, & indices.

The Dean of American Rock Critics tackles the decade when music exploded. The '90s saw more albums produced and distributed than any other decade. It was a fertile era for new genres, from alt-rock to Afropop, hip hop to techno. Rock critic Robert Christgau's obsessive ear and authoritative pen have covered it all-over 3,800 albums graded and classified, from A+s to his celebrated turkeys and duds. A rich appendix section ensures that nothing's been left out-from "subjects for further research" to "everything rocks but nothing ever dies." Christgau's Consumer Guide is essential reading and reference for any dedicated listener.

An informative look back at Great Depression-era automobiles, from the common and revolutionary Ford V8 to the exclusive and powerful Duesenberg SJ Examines all the marques of the era, including many small independents that succumbed to a shrinking market Timelines highlight important technical and business developments Period advertising and archival photos.

Assesses the safety, durability, comfort, and performance of baby products such as toys, clothes, food, and cribs.