PRIZE-WINNING HOLIDAY COOKIE RECIPES

“Holiday Cookies: Prize-Winning Family Recipes from the Chicago Tribune for Cookies, Bars, Brownies and More.” is a comprehensive collection of the best holiday cookies as curated from decades worth of reader submissions to the Tribune’s annual Holiday Cookie Contest, these delicious recipes represent an eclectic mix of traditional and modern recipes from diverse cultural backgrounds and skill levels. From cookie classics to twists on old standards, this book provides the home baker with a plethora of possibilities for any holiday party.

“The Chicago Bears: A Decade-By-Decade History by

the Chicago Tribune” The Tribune sports department has compiled a comprehensive, decade-by-decade portrait of the Bears featuring essays, box scores, articles, photographs, a one-of-a-kind first person account by George Halas. Available at chicagotribune.com/ bears100book.

“Chicago Bulls: A Decade-by-Decade History.” Featuring more than 300 pages depicting Chicago’s NBA franchise from its humble beginnings to the dynastic miracle on Madison and beyond, the Tribune’s book of the Bulls places readers in a courtside seat for a fast break through team history. Run with the Bulls through the pages of this exhaustive look at one of professional sports’ premier organizations. Available online at chicago tribune.com/bullsbook.

“Life Skills: How To Do Almost Anything” How do you give a good wedding toast? How do you fix a clogged drain? How do you bowl without hurting anyone? Questions like these make up this engaging do-it-yourself guide. Collected from the Tribune how-to columns called “Life Skills,” this book is filled with often humorous instructions on performing a variety of tasks.