The tail of the spine is damaged, a clean, unmarked and solid copy. 408 pages, illustrated, indexed. Overseas customers please note the book is heavy and will attract additional postage. Rodale Press was an American publisher of health and wellness magazines and books. "I used this book the entire time my children were growing up. And now bought this copy at my daughter's request! She wants to use it to make healthy desserts and snacks for her new family. :) (web review)