Taken from periodicals such as Outside, The New Yorker, and National Geographic, the essays in this edition of THE BEST AMERICAN TRAVEL WRITING cover many varieties of the travel experience, from the quest to the expose. Celebrated novelist and travel writer Paul Theroux is the guest editor.

In this introduction to magnet therapy, leading health expert Dr. Julian M. Whitaker asserts that magnets have the power to reduce or eliminate the pain of several chronic, debilitating conditions--such as arthritis, tennis elbow, and tendinitis. He presents case studies, a cross-cultural medical history of magnets, and theories about magnets' healing properties.

This thematic compilation of contemporary women's humor covers the waterfront of current topics, from politics, equal rights, relationships, men, family, and aging. Contributions run from the incisive barbs of Gloria Steinem and the wry musings of Erma Bombeck, to the catty burlesque of Joan Rivers and the political commentary of Molly Ivins. In between are cartoons, brief sketches, excerpts, and essays, as well as a host of stories, songs, and snatches from 103 contributors.