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CONTENTS
OCTOBER 2016
Volume 31 Number 10
FEATURES
33 Pop-ups
Pop-up shops offer entrepreneurs an
affordable alternative to setting up a
permanent business.
By Karen Haywood Queen
50 For Your Table: Alton Brown
The Food Network star releases his
eighth cookbook and talks about why
he loves cooking.
By Hana Medina
61 For Your Table: Porktober
The secret behind preparing a fabulous
pork tenderloin.
By Laura Langston
65 For Your Pet: Rex rub
Massaging your dog is a great way to
relieve its stress, anxiety and pain, and
offers a true bonding experience.
By Eva Shaw
69 Breast cancer
Chances of developing breast cancer
are still high. It’s important for women
to know their risk numbers.
By Jodi Helmer
72 Atlas Obscura
The world is filled with strange and
wondrous places. Atlas Obscura: An
Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden
Wonders shares these marvels.
By Joshua Foer
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Over the years:
Springsteen and the
E Street Band, and
rocking in one of his
legendary live shows.
75 Pennie’s Pick:
The Little Paris Bookshop
Author Nina George crafts a novel
about the healing power of books.
By Stephanie E. Ponder
81 Truly Brilliant
Larry Brilliant’s life has been filled
with—and he has accomplished—
miracles.
By Lisa Alcalay Klug
87 Learning through play
Toys that are fun—and educational.
By Christina Guerrero
89 Trick-or-treat safely
A few Halloween safety tips.
By Pamela Kleibrink Thompson
91 Build-A-Bear
The Build-A-Bear company teaches
skills, provides fun and contributes
to society.
By Christina Guerrero
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Hungry heart
Bruce Springsteen has lived a life marked
by passion, joy and pain, all reflected in
the power of his music. In his new memoir,
Born to Run, the rocker shares the stories
and inspiration behind the songs.
BY TIM TALEVICH
Atlas Obscura 72
Learning through
play 87
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