Be Prepared Be Prepared

An indispensable survival manual for guys entering the trenches of fatherhood,Be Preparedis loaded with one-of-a-kind insights, MacGyver-esque tips and tricks, and no-nonsense advice for mastering the first year as a dad.Finally, a book that teaches men all the things theyreallyneed to know about fatherhood...including how to: change a baby at a packed sports stadium create a decoy drawer full of old wallets, remote controls, and cell phones to throw baby off the scent of your real gear stay awake (or at least upright) at work babyproof a hotel room in four minutes flat construct an emergency diaper out of a towel, a sock, and duct tapePacked with helpful diagrams and detailed instructions, and delivered with a wry sense of humor,Be Preparedis the ultimate guide for sleep-deprived, applesauce-covered fathers everywhere.

Gary Greenberg is the author of the national bestseller The Pop-Up Book of Phobias (Rob Weisbach Books), as well as the critically acclaimed The Pop-Up Book of Nightmares (St. Martin's Press), and is the coauthor of Self-Helpless (Career Press). He is also a comedian and writer and has appeared on Comedy Central and Bravo, as well as numerous national radio networks. He has written material for a number of Comedy Central shows and awards shows and has penned articles for The New York Times and Psychology Today. He lives in Manhattan with his wife (and collaborator), Jeannie Hayden, and their daughter, Madeline. To learn more about Gary, visit garygreenberg.com. Jeannie Hayden is an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer whose clients include Nickelodeon, Dialogica, the American Museum of Natural History, Psychology Today, the Village Voice, L'Oreal, and Liz Claiborne, to name a few. In addition, she illustrated the bestselling reference book Alternative Medicine (Future Medicine Publishing) as well as Self-Helpless (Career Press). To learn more about Jeannie, visit jeanniehayden.com.