COVER AND CON TENTS: © MARVEL S TUDIOS
IN THIS ISSUE
17 Dif;cult people
How to deal with interpersonal
challenges in the workplace.
By Gord Woodward
27 Writing by detour
Esi Edugyan’s new novel, Washington
Black, started out as a completely
different story.
By Ellen Schwartz
29 The power of books
A chat with Dav Pilkey, author of
Captain Underpants and Dog Man.
By Stephanie E. Ponder
45 Supplier Pro;le: Ricola
The Swiss company celebrates more
than 70 years of success.
By Stephanie E. Ponder
47 Teens and depression
How to identify and treat teenagers
suffering with depression.
By Dr. Don Mordecai
49 Sweating it
The health bene;ts of saunas.
By Peggy Sijswerda
56 For Your Table: Cooking with kids
The long-range bene;ts of teaching
children to prepare meals.
By Wendy Helfenbaum
DEPARTMENTS
5 Front End
By Ron Damiani and Tim Talevich
7 Member Comments
Letters from our readers.
9 For Your Business
Small-business tips from experts.
11 Financial Connection
The basics of personal ;nance.
By Lana Sanichar
13 Tech Connection
Consider Chromebooks.
By Marc Saltzman
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Are loot bags necessary at kids’
birthday parties?
33 Arts & Entertainment
Book and DVD previews.
51 For Your Health
Ask the Pharmacist + Kirkland
Signature™ multi-vitamin gummies.
72 Member Connection
Every Costco member has a story.
INSIDE COSTCO
60 Buying Smart:
Kirkland Signature Quinoa
What you should know about the
humble grain with the protein punch.
By Laura Bode
63 Breakfast Club
Learn about the organization that helps
kids start their day the right way.
65 Travel Connection
Family-friendly resorts in Mexico.
By Peter Greenberg
67 Costco Services
Elavon payment processing and
Primus internet.
68 What’s New
New products featured at Costco.
70 Special Events
Plus: Focus on Kirkland Signature
Trail Mix.
Marvelous time
CONTENTS
September/October 2018
Volume 31 Number 5
SPECIAL SECTION
Automotive
35 Packing on the mileage
Some easy DIY maintenance
tips to help your car last longer.
By Erik J. Martin
37 Older drivers
Things to consider to keep
seniors driving safely.
By Wendy Helfenbaum
39 Buyers’ picks:
CAT jump-starter, PolarXtreme
Pro Series snow brush
and QuickJack.
COVER STORY 20
The Marvel Cinematic
Universe is firing on
all cylinders, and Kevin
Feige gets to steer it.
BY STEVE FISHER
Thanos threatens
the world and
the universe
in Avengers:
In;nity War.
