Chronicle Books Giveaway

I recently received three review copies from Chronicle Books. They’re not the type of books I typically read or review, but I don’t want them to go to waste, as they look like books that many of you would enjoy – and that might better fit the time of life you are in. Here are the books I’m giving away:

Mama’s Big Book of Little Lifesavers: To survive the tumultuous first years with kids, smart parents learn to do things faster, cheaper, and easier. Wouldn’t it be great if their hard-won shortcuts were collected into one handy reference? Here’s a book that does just that. Featuring 400 of the best tips and tricks from veteran moms and dads, Mama’s Big Book of Little Lifesavers gets straight to the point with modern solutions to age-old parenting dilemmas such as getting baby to sleep, potty training, saving cash on baby gear, streamlining bedtime, and much more. Easy to dip in and out of, this book helps parents get through each day with a few spare minutes, a few extra dollars, and their sanity intact!

Kerry Colburn is the co-author of How to Have Your Second Child First, among other books. She currently works, parents, and drinks plenty of coffee in Seattle.

College Safety 101: Miss Independent’s Guide to Empowerment, Confidence, & Staying Safe: A must-have for every young woman headed off to college, this comprehensive guide to personal safety covers everything from daily life to more serious threats on campus. Safety expert and speaker Kathleen Baty offers young women essential advice for protecting themselves in the dorm, at parties, on Facebook, during spring break, and while studying abroad. She also advises on sexual harassment, domestic violence, and self-defense. Written in a friendly, accessible tone, and packed with checklists, personal anecdotes from students, safety secrets, and invaluable resources, College Safety 101 is the handbook every college student needs on her nightstand, and a priceless gift for high school grads.

Kathleen Baty is a safety expert and has appeared on national shows including the Today Show. She lives in California.

Hi, My Name Is: Babble’s Guide to Choosing the Perfect Name for Your Baby: What’s in a name? It turns out, a whole lot. What does the name mean? Does it lend itself to nicknames? How many other kids will have it? Is it mellifluous? Mellifluous—is that a name? This informative and entertaining volume from the editors of Babble.com presents the 500 top names for boys and girls, breaking down each name’s meaning, ranking, and historical significance. Best of all, the book offers fascinating top ten lists throughout: the top ten names of billionaires, Beat poets, pirates, and more! Written in Babble’s signature irreverent tone, this is the ultimate contemporary baby-naming guide, perfect for every Tom, Dick, and Harry—and Braden, Hayden, and Jaden!

Babble.com, the sister site to Nerve.com, is the premier online magazine for a new generation of parents, read by more than 5 million unique readers per month.

Giveaway details:

~ You can enter to win one, two, or all three books – but please only leave one comment. In your comment, tell me which books you are entering to win.

~ I’m shipping these, so all entrants must have a US or Canadian mailing address.

~ All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. PST, Friday, November 18, 2011. On Saturday, November 19th, I will use Random.org, to choose winners.

Good luck!