COVER STORY 44
Driven
to succeed
CONTENTS
APRIL 2017
Volume 32 Number 4
99 Children’s literacy
Literacy is of paramount importance.
Here’s how to keep your young
readers engaged.
By Mary Barberio
101 Hidden Figures
Movie director Theodore Mel; discusses
the importance of this ;lm.
By Steve Fisher
Plus: Staff book picks, 97.
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IN THIS ISSUE
35 Accounts receivable insurance
Protecting yourself when customers
won’t pay.
By Don Sadler
39 Mobile marketing
Catch those on-the-go consumers
and bring them in.
By Jeff and Rich Sloan
FOR YOUR TABLE
64 Blueberries
By the handful or in an entrée (really!),
blueberries are a healthful and
versatile ingredient.
By Vicki Shanta Retelny
71 Homemade baby food
Making your own is easier than you
might think.
By Jennifer Babisak
FOR YOUR HEALTH
75 Solving exercise dilemmas
Confusion can set in due to con;icting
advice. What’s the best exercise for you?
By Beverly Burmeier
79 Detecting oral cancer
A simple visit to the dentist could save
your life.
By Joana Breckner
81 Stress Awareness Month
Stress affects everyone. Follow these
steps to decompress.
By Bill Urlevich
Plus: Hepatitis C awareness, 79.
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ARTS & ENTER TAINMENT
93 Pennie’s Pick: The Nest
Money, family and dysfunction make
for an entertaining read.
By Bryan Reesman
95 Book Club: Song of the Lion
Enjoy a good read and a delicious
recipe inspired by the novel.
By Judy Gelman and Vicki Levy Krupp
96 I Can Read!
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the
introduction of the I Can Read! series.
83 Alternative uses
How to use everyday items
in innovative ways.
By Steve Fisher
87 Buyers’ picks
Cleaning items exclusive to Costco.
91 Clean pet teeth
Keep Fido’s breath fresh and his gums healthy.
By Susan Johnston Taylor
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SPECIAL SECTION:
Everyday
living
General Motors CEO Mary Barra
maps out her plan for the
company’s continued success.
BY TOM BEAMAN
