Time-Life Books, in conjunction with Simon and Schuster, has developed a new and unique book series called Books Based on Obscure PBS Shows. It is loosely based on shows that can usually be found when most people are sleeping. If you order now, the first book you will receive will be If Yan Can Cook, So Can You.

This cooking book has been recommended by celebrities and politicians alike. For instance, ex-president George Bush had this to say: "I sampled something called 'Sushi Surprise' while at an official state dinner in Japan. Later, I was informed that the recipe came from this book." Also, morning show star Regis Philbin has also tasted dishes made from recipes found in this book. He made the following statement: "Recently, while I was on a cruise with Kathie Lee and her husband, I ate a dish called 'Sushi Surprise.' I learned later, at the hospital, that the recipe came from this book."

If those testimonials have failed to entice you, perhaps you would be interested to know that four out of five people who watch "Sit and Be Fit" have recommended this book, especially for use in restaurants. Also, a recent survey found that seven percent of "Polka Pride" viewers were able to fall asleep within seven hours of eatin an evening meal using a recipe from this book.

Some people have said that this recipe book is "un-American," whatever that means. Well, there is a recipe for cherry pie as well as "Founding Fathers Cake" and "Bald Eagle Stew."

A few people have said that Yan does not have enough knowledge about cooking to write a book. Yan himself was asked about this misperception and had this to say: "I don't see why people think that I can't cook. I mean, just look at my two main competitors, Betty Crocker and Chef Boyardee. Those two wouldn't know an original recipe if it fell on them. They only concentrate on traditional dishes, boring stuff like chicken, steak, hamburgers, and meatloaf, among others. I like to think of myself as someone who's pushing the envelope of good food to include what is not normally considered food and doing it well."

The second book you will receive is named Kukla, Fran, and Ollie Share the World.

In this book, that lovable trio reveal their vision of the world and how things ought to be. They explain their beliefs in truth, justice, and other patriotic ideas, and tell us how to live our lives the same way.

However, don't get the idea that they are some cultural elite, preaching their values. They are plain, ordinary, average people, like those found in the plains states. That's why it is so easy for folks like us to relate to their attitudes about society.

After you receive this book, more will follow, one about every other month. They include The Sewing with Nancy Pattern Book and The Frugal Gourmet Guide to Amish Cooking.

You will also be able to buy, for a mere $50, the special library volume of Madonna's Illegitimate UFO Diet to Cure AIDS and Find Elvis by political humorist P.J. O'Rourke.

And, if you order within the next ten minutes, you will be able to receive a set of Star Trek miniature steak knives absolutely free.

So what are you waiting for? Our phones are going crazy! Do you want to be the only one on your block without these books? Of course not. Order now!

Just call 1-800-YAN-COOK.

Visa and MasterCard accepted (we don't take American Express).