Maxim # 1, No CD, 1997

FEATURES 32 Cover Girl Christa Miller What's the best thing about the hottest sitcom on television? A beer-drinking, sports-loving, one-ofthe- uvs gal named Christa. The Drew Carey Show's babe in boyland gets in touch with her inner girlie. By Nina Malkin 86 BONUS: The 100 Greatest Sports Moments of the Century A fan's paradise: Clashes of titans, thrilling finishes, bizarre twists, and much, much more. Maxim's definitive ranking of the all-time classics. Compiled by Keith Blanchard 98 Love Your Stress! It's powerful, it's energizing, and it makes you better. Time to stop "relieving" stress and start putting it to work. By Hallie Levine 104 Babe Management Still apologizing for wanting to watch football during Thanksgiving dinner? Maxim's six-step guide to-getting what you want from the woman you love. 112 Fantasy Island A pair of intrepid adventurers discovers uba, a steamy island paradise of sex, smokes, and sin. They come home anyway. Here's the whole sordid story. By Russ Spencer 120 The Gift That Keeps On Giving Bring the Victoria's Secret catalog to life in your bedroom with the gift of lingerie. Plus: Hot tips for the man who rarely buys women's underwear. 126 Blade Runners Plastic surgery runs amok in Hollywood. By Sally Ogle Davis 132 Screen Savers Be that famous, wealthy babe magnet Antonio Banderas...or just look like him. Big-screen style at small-budget prices. Styled by Karen Shapiro DEPARTMENTS 20 Out There Maxim salutes concept cars, investigates criminally stupid cons, visits Porn World, salivates over Jerry Seinfeld's gals, and more. 48 How to Do Everything Better Expert tips to give you the edge. This issue: Sizing up sports jackets, spotting lust signals, writing a bestseller, and grilling the perfect steak. 58 Sports Will the real Mike Tyson please stand up? The Tyson-Holyfield rematch, featuring exclusive interviews. Plus: Don King greases the hype machine. 64 Health Club Pain, no gain? Ten common mistakes that may be sabotaging your workout. Plus: Hot health tips 70 The Grind Climb the management ladder without giving the underlings reason to knock you off. 81 Bucks Alexander Haris unleashes the best invest- ment strategy you've never heard of. Plus: Trade up from can't-see TV. 139 Stuff Steel watches, no-brainer cameras, and spy gear to help you be cool. Plus: Matchless advice on mating shirts and ties. 150 Looking Good And smelling good, too: Twelve uncommon colognes to help you mellow your musk. COLUMNS 38 Gut Check An ice climber rescues a dead-friend. As told to Kevin Simpson 42 Chick Chat "I Like It Like That!" Women reveal the bedroom tactics that rock their worlds. 154 Wine & Dine Close the deal with this sure-to-score dinner, and get the real lowdown on famous aphrodisiacs. Plus: Pinpoint the perfect wine. 161 Hang Time Entertainment made easy: Our cut-through-the-crap guide to the best movies, music, TV, and books. 170 Maxim Manifesto Time to celebrate guy pride.