1.   The author gives useful critical comment on many of the ideas discussed.

2.   The authors give warning that the Government has drawn the wrong conclusions from its experience of the poll tax.

3.   And since no system is failproof, the author gives suggestions for ways to backup your data.

4.   Before plunging into recipes, the author gives general information, including helpful lists of dried pasta shapes and the various cheeses mentioned in the book.

5.   But at the end of each chapter, the authors give tips tailored for nontraditional groups.

6.   By keeping track of the changes at Maytag Manufacturing in Newton, Iowa, the authors give texture to the story in best Wall Street Journal style.

7.   Curious readers can flip to the back of the book, where the author gives clues on how to interpret her dreamlike cartoons.

8.   Each author gives tips on how to do that, and how to come up with a simply great dinner party, no matter which style you choose.

9.   Even downtime is put to promotional use, with authors giving interviews via car phone while racing toward their next appearance.