Borders Has the Perfect Gift for All Kinds of Dads
ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Is your dad a "Man of Action," thrilled by suspense and adventure? Or is he a "Techno-Pop," obsessed with the way things work? Maybe he's an "Ace Pilot," flying solo. A rockin' and rollin' "Daddy-O." Or an "MVP (Most Valuable Pop)." Whatever kind of dad you have, you'll find the perfect gift to match his style at Borders Books and Music stores this year.
The expert buying specialists at Borders have identified five types of dads and a great assortment of gift ideas that fit the bill for each. If your dad has different interests, count on the experience and ingenuity of the Borders staff to help you find a gift that won't end up in the back of his closet. And if you still can't decide, a sure pleaser is a Father's Day Borders Electronic Gift Certificate Card, available in $25 and $50 denominations and featuring classic paintings that will appeal to any dad.
"Man of Action" ...
These dads love adventure, and Borders has just the right ideas to fulfill their appetite for excitement. Topping the list is the must-read of the summer, "Hannibal" by Thomas Harris, the much-anticipated climax of "Silence of the Lambs," featuring the return of Dr. Hannibal Lecter.
Or choose the newest book by Louis L'Amour, "Beyond the Great Snow Mountains," a collection of ten magnificent stories. For high-altitude thrills, there's "High Exposure," the extraordinary Mt. Everest memoir of the famed IMAX cinematographer, David Breashears.
If viewing the action is more your dad's speed, there are a number of great videos available at Borders, including the "Magnificent Seven," featuring an all-star cast and an unforgettable score, and a film full of fun and laughs, "Kelly's Heroes."
"Techno-Pop" ...
If your pop is fascinated by gizmos and gadgets, he'll love the "New Way Things Work," the updated version of the enormously popular "The Way Things Work." With over 70 pages of new information, detailed illustrations and explanatory text, "Techno-Pop" will be in mechanical heaven. Maybe Wall Street wows your dad ... if so, the "Motley Fool's Rule Breakers, Rule Makers" from the irreverent Gardner brothers offers a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use guide for making money in the stock market. If your "Techno-Pop" just received a DVD system over the holidays, you can help build his library with two great classic releases available now at Borders: "Red Dawn" and "Dirty Dozen." And if he relies on cappuccino to get wired, Borders Cafe offers new ceramic mugs with special Father's Day designs.
"Ace Pilot" ...
Single dads will appreciate the thought you put into their gifts when you present them with any of these great titles from Borders. "The Single Father," a recent release, is an indispensable resource for dads who want to be actively involved with their children. "Another Way Home: A Single Father's Story," presents a firsthand account of one father's struggle to rear his son alone.
"Ace Pilots" will also benefit from books such as "Prodigal Father: Reuniting Fathers and Their Children," which provides a step-by-step program to help fathers regain their self-respect and find their way back to their children; and "Live-Away Dads: Staying a Part of Your Children's Lives When They Aren't a Part of Your Home," from William C. Klatte, a veteran social worker, therapist, men's counselor and live-away dad himself.
"Daddy-O" ...
If your daddy's a music lover, he'll be jumpin' and jivin' to the music available at Borders. Your "Daddy-O" can "Swing Into the 21st Century" with new Wynton Marsalis titles. Or throw daddy a beach party with a fabulous four-CD collection from Jimmy Buffet, "How About a Beach Party?: Boats Beaches Bars & Ballads."
Borders knows the greatest works of jazz master musician Louis Armstrong make a cherished gift for any music-lover with "And Now Something to Cool Off With: All Time Greatest Hits." And your king will go wild for B.B. King's "DEUCES WILD," where he collaborates with such unlikely folks as Willie Nelson, Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, and even rapper Heavy D, as well as some veteran blues belters like Joe Cocker and Van Morrison.
"MVP (Most Valuable Pop)" ...
Be your MVP's biggest fan this Father's Day, with a collection of great sports-related titles from Borders. "Cinderella Story," Bill Murray's hilarious new tales of his experiences with the game of golf, will delight fans of the game and of this beloved comedian alike. And for those MVPs who can't get enough of the sports section, "Best American Sports Writing of the Century" offers a great collection from David Halberstam.
In "A Golfer's Life," the legendary Arnold Palmer reflects on a life well- lived -- a warm, humorous and candid self-portrait. And other pros, caddies and amateur golfers share an inspiring collection of 101 stories in "Chicken Soup for the Golfer's Soul." It's a look into the memorable moments of the game when, despite all odds, an impossible shot lands in the perfect position, and when a game becomes a lesson in life.
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