IPG Fall 2009 General Trade Catalog
IPG Fall 2009 General Trade Catalog
IPG Fall 2009 General Trade Catalog
Fall 2009
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An essential treasury for fans of the Fighting Irish An inspiring look at the Catholic experience
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Sexism in America
Alive, Well, and Ruining Our Future
Barbara J. Berg, PhD
“A remarkable fund of information . . . [provides] a genuine service
for men and women who are curious about women’s role in
American history . . . Stimulating and original.”
—Alden Whitman, New York Times
on The Remembered Gate
“This is Our Bodies Ourselves writ large and personal. Women will
love this book.” —Library Journal on Nothing to Cry About
• Co-op available
• Advertising in Alternet.org, Bitch, Bust, Feminist Review, Hypatia,
and Off Our Backs
Debunking the many myths about how far women have come and
the pervasive belief that American society is postfeminist, this
account traces women’s status and the assault on their rights from
the 1950s—when Newsweek declared, “for the American girl, books
and babies don’t mix”—to the present, exploring the deception
behind women’s progress and contextualizing the current situation.
The legacy of the women’s movement is being short-circuited in
every aspect of life, as evidenced by statistics such as the growing
wage gap between men and women that begins right after college,
the U.S. ranking of 31st in world gender equity—behind Latvia and
the Philippines—as well as trends ranging from rising medical insur-
ance costs to shortening life expectancy for women. This passionate,
extensively documented, humorous, and persuasive argument is
simultaneously enlightening, frightening, and revitalizing and helps
Excerpt:
women understand where they are and why and how they can move
beyond marginalizing strategies. What I was seeing was endemic and profound, and it sliced
through the jaundiced platitudes of postfeminism to reveal a
Barbara J. Berg, PhD, is the author of The Crisis of the Working complicated and painful look at the reality of American
Mother, Nothing to Cry About, and The Remembered Gate: Origins society today. I discovered renewed sexism in our national
of American Feminism. She has written for the Baltimore Sun, Ladies’ policies and our jobs; on college campuses, the internet, and
Home Journal, Ms., the New York Times Magazine, Parents, the major television shows; and in our most intimate rela-
Washington Post, and Working Woman. She lives in New York City. tions—an unequivocal resurgence of sexism in this country
WOMEN’S STUDIES/SOCIAL SCIENCE, 384 PAGES, 6 X 9
so potent, so complexly and broadly expressed, so much a
CLOTH, $24.95 (CAN $27.95) product of the 21st century, it should be called nothing less
ISBN: 9781556527760 than the sexism of mass destruction. Yet astonishingly, the
RIGHTS: US & CANADA nation is in a collective state of denial over this deepening
misogyny and these growing gender inequities. It’s as if we’d
LAWRENCE HILL BOOKS SEPTEMBER
rather believe that the emperor really has new clothes than
confront the naked truth.
A dangerous and startling trend is short-circuiting the inher-
itance of feminism in every aspect of women’s lives. Roles
are being redefined both for us and with us. Measured by
every standard, women’s independence and self-determina-
tion are being eroded. The world of equal rights and treat-
ment that so many of us struggled for, the one I believed
and hoped we were still working to achieve, is slowly but
most definitely coming apart.
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Paper Politics
Socially Engaged Printmaking Today
Edited by Josh MacPhee
• Author’s previous books sold more than 50,000 copies
With a widely eclectic variety of protest art in mediums such as
relief, lithography, collagraph, and photography, this major col-
lection of contemporary politically engaged printmaking show-
cases art that uses themes of social justice and global equity to
engage community members in conversation. Based on an art
exhibition that has traveled to more than a dozen cities in North
America and including many do-it-yourself samples, this eye
opening book contains works from more than 200 international
artists. From the well established—Sue Coe, Swoon, Carlos
Cortez—to street artists, rock poster makers, and up-and-comers
such as Favianna Rodriguez and Chris Stain, this diverse collec-
tion is the work of artists who felt the need to respond to the
monumental trends and events of modern politics.
Josh MacPhee is a street artist and activist who runs justseeds.org,
a radical art distribution project. He is the author of Realizing the
Impossible, Reproduce and Revolt!, and Stencil Pirates. He lives in
Brooklyn, New York.
ART/CURRENT EVENTS, 144 PAGES, 6 X 9
144 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR
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A history of living life on the (straight) edge “The most influential German anarchist
intellectual of the 20th century.”
Sober Living for the Revolution —Paul Avrich, author, Anarchist Voices
Hardcore Punk, Straight Edge,
and Radical Politics Revolution and Other Writings
Edited by Gabriel Kuhn A Political Reader
Examining the multigenerational impact of punk rock music, Gustav Landauer
this international survey of the political-punk straight edge “If there were any justice in this world—at least as far as histori-
movement—which has persisted as a drug-free, hardcore sub- cal memory goes—then Gustav Landauer would be remembered,
culture for more than 25 years—traces its history from 1980s right along with Bakunin and Kropotkin, as one of anarchism’s
Washington, DC, to today. Asserting that drugs are not neces- most brilliant and original theorists.” —Jesse Cohn, author,
sarily rebellious and that not all rebels do them, the record also Anarchism and the Crisis of Representation
defies common conceptions of straight edge’s political legacy as “Should be required reading for anyone with an interest in radi-
being associated with self-righteous, macho posturing and con- cal social change.” —James Horrox, author, A Living Revolution
servative Puritanism. On the contrary, the movement has been
linked to radical thought and action by the countless individu- The first comprehensive collection of Gustav Landauer’s writings
als, bands, and entire scenes profiled throughout the discus- in English, this valuable addition to the history of anarchism in
sion. Lively and exhaustive, this dynamic overview includes the early 20th century gathers more than 40 influential works by
contributions from famed straight edge punk rockers Ian one of Germany’s most prominent radical agitators. The readings
MacKaye of Minor Threat and Fugazi, Dennis Lyxzén of presented here cover Landauer’s entire political biography, from
Refused and the International Noise Conspiracy, and Andy his early anarchism of the 1890s and his philosophical reflec-
Hurley of Fall Out Boy; legendary bands ManLiftingBanner tions at the turn of the century to the subsequent establishment
and Point of No Return; radical collectives such as CrimethInc. of the Socialist Bund and his tireless agitation against the coming
and Alpine Anarchist Productions; and numerous other artists Great War. Additional chapters on war and nationalism, the
and activists dedicated as much to sober living as to the fight United States and Mexico, and opinion pieces and personal let-
for a better world. ters reveal the further scope of Landauer’s thinking with pieces
on corporate capital, education, language, and Judaism.
Gabriel Kuhn is the author of Life Under the Jolly Roger:
Reflections on Golden Age Piracy and Women Pirates and the Gustav Landauer was one of the key figures of German anar-
Politics of the Jolly Roger. chism who influenced many prominent authors, including
Martin Buber, Walter Benjamin, and Hermann Hesse.
POLITICAL SCIENCE/MUSIC, 352 PAGES, 6 X 9
12 B & W PHOTOS, 20 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS PHILOSOPHY/POLITICAL SCIENCE, 528 PAGES, 6 X 9
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A treasure trove of French classics A riveting chronicle of the search for spiritual truth
for Francophiles and fans of literature
The Great Medieval Heretics
One Hundred Five Centuries of Religious Dissent
Great French Books Michael Frassetto
From the Middle Ages to the Present “Frassetto admirably demonstrates that many who were declared
heretics have much to teach us. ” —Library Journal
Lance Donaldson-Evans
“Frassetto has made a remarkable contribution to our under-
“Readers will appreciate this concise and vibrantly written invi- standing of medieval society and religion . . . Here are utterly fas-
tation to survey the best and brightest authors of one of the great cinating (and complex!) stories.” —Hans J. Hillerbrand, author,
literatures on the planet . . . Enjoy!” —François Rigolot, The Division of Christendom
professor, French literature, Princeton University
• Co-op available
“One hundred tasty, satisfying hors d’oeuvres to prepare the
• New in paper; also available in cloth (9781933346120)
reader’s palate for the main course—the actual reading of these
great French books.” —Bob Mitchell, author, Replete with terror, passion, and hope, this gripping narrative his-
Match Made in Heaven tory explores the intricate mysteries of medieval Europe through
• Co-op available the lives of the great heretics whose beliefs and practices chal-
lenged the teachings of an all-powerful church. Five centuries of
Proving that French literature has been a consistent and powerful social and spiritual turmoil are covered through a vivid and
source of cultural influence on an international level, this pro- telling mix of events, personalities, and ideas. A host of figures are
vocative and concise collection of 100 timeless French master- discussed in detail, including Bogomil, an obscure priest from the
works spans 10 centuries. Featuring a broad spectrum of literary Balkans who introduced Manichean ideas to parishioners; Henry
genres, styles, and formats—with the entertaining inclusion of the Monk, who eluded capture and prepared southern France for
comic books, detective novels, and science fiction—this illuminat- the Cathars; Marguerite Porete, the great mystic who was burned
ing introduction provides cultural and social context to empha- at the stake; Fra Dolcino, whose brigand followers terrorized
size the importance of each work in literary history. Detailing northern Italy; and John Wyclif and Jan Hus, the heralds of the
each author’s background, historical significance, and a focused Reformation. By the end of the Middle Ages, the courageous lives
summary of content, this fresh and lucid compilation offers a rich and beliefs of these and the other heretics discussed had trans-
panorama of one of the most fascinating and influential litera- formed the religious, cultural, and political map of Europe.
tures in the world and will inspire aficionados of great writing to
seek out the complete featured masterpieces for themselves. Michael Frassetto teaches history at the University of Delaware and
was the religion editor for Encyclopaedia Britannica for a number
Lance Donaldson-Evans is a professor of Romance languages at of years. He lives in Medford, New Jersey.
the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Media, Pennsylvania.
HISTORY, 256 PAGES, 6 X 9
LITERARY CRITICISM, 224 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 7 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, 1 MAP
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A visually stunning fly fishing reference Mayfly identification made clear and simple
Region by region, season by season, this update to the classic fly- For anglers looking to increase their catch, this indispensable
fishing manual contains all of the information about the structure, guide reveals the steps to easily and confidently identifying the
appearance, and habits of the insects that signal the favorite feed- three stages—nymph, dun, and spinner—of many common
ing times of various fish. With commentary on dozens of mayflies, mayfly species found in North America. Including information
stone flies, and caddis flies as well as on crane flies, dragonflies, on when and where mayflies hatch and how trout feed on them
damsel flies, fish flies, backswimmers, and scuds, this is the ulti- along with illustrated species charts, this reference avoids the
mate resource for fly fishermen looking to understand the rivers to abstractions of complex scientific keys and words and instead
fish in various situations and how to identify the flies in their dif- favors a practical and visual approach that supports quick learn-
ferent stages. Along with this useful information, the guide is sup- ing. Waterproof pages and a small trim size enhance the guide’s
plemented by large and detailed artwork of the insects as well as a portability, making it as sensible as it is useful.
review of the history of fly-fishing, thoughts on the ethics of Al Caucci is a world-renowned angler, the author of Mayfly Easy
angling, and anecdotes from the author’s fly-fishing experience. ID, and was inducted into the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame and cur-
Ernest G. Schwiebert Jr. was a founding member of Trout rently operates Al Caucci Fly Fishing, a fly-fishing destination
Unlimited, the Federation of Flyfishers, and Theodore Gordon travel service. He lives in Starlight, Pennsylvania. Bob Nastasi
Flyfishers and a regular contributor to Esquire, Field & Stream, cofounded Comparahatch Ltd. and the Caucci/Nastasi Fly
Fly Fisherman, the New York Times, and Sports Afield. He was Fishing School for trout and bonefish. They are the coauthors of
the illustrator and the author of Death of a Riverkeeper, Nymphs Comparahatch, Fly Tyer’s Color Guide, Hatches, Hatches II, and
Volumes I and II, Remembrance of Rivers Past, and Trout. Instant Mayfly Identification Guide.
An attractive assortment of the Charmingly illustrated gamefish Splendid portraits of the fiercest
finest trout in North America note cards bluewater gamefish
A slew of enchanting mayfly illustrations A striking artistic array of saltwater game fish
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Flick Ford is an accomplished fly fisherman and a painter. His Masterfully illustrated and designed to capture the intricate
fine art illustrations have been featured in Big: The 50 Greatest details of 34 species of trout found in American waters, this
World Record Catches and Fish: 77 Great Fish of North essential collection of elite angler quarry are dutifully presented
America. He lives in Albany, New York. on one delightful poster. With faithful attention to detail and
accuracy and representative in relative scale, each fish—from the
SPORTS/NATURE, 1 POSTER, 36 X 24 tiny golden trout to the massive steelhead—is painstakingly
1 COLOR ILLUSTRATION
replicated at 40 percent of average size. Reflective of the
MIXED MEDIA PRODUCT, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)
ISBN: 9780979903755 immense popularity of fishing among avid anglers throughout
RIGHTS: WORLD America and the world, and essential as a reference for easy
identification of each distinct species, this colorful and fastidi-
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tration in the country—is a truly remarkable addition to any
fisherman’s functional art collection.
Joseph R. Tomelleri is an illustrator whose work has appeared
in About Trout, Cutthroat: Native Trout of the West, Fishes of
Alabama, and Trout and Salmon of North America. His work is
featured in the Trout of North America Eighteen Card Set and
the Trout of North America Poster. He lives in Leawood, Kansas.
SPORTS/NATURE, 1 POSTER, 25 X 38
34 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
MIXED MEDIA PRODUCT, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)
ISBN: 9780979903724
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Sew Liberated
30 Stylish Projects for the Modern Sewist
Meg McElwee
• $20,000 marketing budget, co-op available
• Advertising in Cloth Paper Scissors, Piecework, Stitch,
and Quilting Arts magazines
Resurrecting the art of appliqué—a technique in which
pieces of fabric are sewn onto clothing, bags, quilts, and
other creations—this enlightening resource provides
today’s generation of “sewists” with a technique that can
be combined with embroidery, beadwork, buttons, rib-
bons, and more to imbue works with a creative and per-
sonal style. Ideal for those with some sewing experience
looking to break away from the restrictions of tradition-
al patterns, this guide offers the details for both hand
and machine appliqué techniques, as well as a history of
appliqué and how it was rediscovered in the fiber arts.
Featured are 25 modern, stylish sewing projects ranging
from aprons, skirts, pillows, and totes to a duvet cover,
wall clock, blouse, baby quilt, and scarf. With step-by-
step instructions, color photographs, and comprehensive
how-to embroidery instructions, this is an all-in-one
resource and guide.
Meg McElwee is an internationally certified Montessori
teacher, a successful sewing pattern designer, and
the author of the blog Sew Liberated. She lives in
Amherst, Maryland.
CRAFTS & HOBBIES, 144 PAGES, 8.5 X 10.25
120 COLOR PHOTOS, 160 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS,
FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR
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Carry Me
30 Boutique Bags to Sew
Yuka Koshizen
• Co-op available
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Highlighting the extraordinary influence Japanese craft
has imparted on the world of fiber arts, this brilliantly
illustrated manual showcases the stylish sensibilities of
eastern expertise in creating gorgeously sophisticated
handbags. Revealing a balanced selection of cleverly
constructed handbags, exclusive pull-out pattern tem-
plates, intricate details and instructions, and simple
sewing techniques, sewers are shown how to create dis-
tinct and fashionable works of functional art, such as a
wool tweed travel bag, a stylish denim bag with grom-
met and zipper details, a roomy tote with contrast lining
and inside pockets, a handy laptop bag, a wool messen-
ger bag with flower detail, and a soft luggage tote. With
several concepts offering matching companion proj-
ects—such as change purses, drawstring bags, and
wristlets—and accessible advice and information, this
lively guide will inspire sewers of all experience levels.
Yuka Koshizen is a fabric designer, a writer, and the for-
mer editor of a fashion magazine.
CRAFTS & HOBBIES, 112 PAGES, 7.5 X 9.5
100 COLOR PHOTOS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR
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I Love Patchwork
25 Irresistible Zakka Projects to Sew
Rashida Coleman-Hale
• $20,000 marketing budget; co-op available
• Advertising in Cloth Paper Scissors, Quilting Arts, and Stitch
Offering a modern approach to traditional fabric design, this charming instructional illustrates
how to create sophisticated patchwork projects by combining linen and print fabrics using
simple quilting procedures. Presenting a diverse collection of projects—many inspired by the
Japanese zakka aesthetic—such as a travel sewing kit, sewing machine cover, table runner,
apron, eco bag, towels, calendar, lap quilt, tote bag, pillowcase, and shoulder bag, all designs
are fun, functional, and easy to master. Combining sewing, appliqué, quilting, and patchwork tech-
niques with thoughtful advice on how to select, work with, and care for linen, this colorful handbook
is brimming with sophisticated and innovative projects to challenge and inspire both beginning and
intermediate sewers and quilters.
Rashida Coleman-Hale studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology, sells her designs
on Etsy.com, and has contributed to Stitch magazine. She lives in New York City.
CRAFTS & HOBBIES, 144 PAGES, 8.5 X 9
150 COLOR PHOTOS, 150 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS,
FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR
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Art + Quilt
Design Principles and Creativity Exercises
Lyric Kinard
• Co-op available
• Advertising in Cloth Paper Scissors, Fiberarts, Quilting Arts,
and Stitch
Secrets for quilting success are presented through a variety of
techniques, exercises, and insider tips to inspire novice quil-
ters and experienced textile artists to make genuine works of
art. Simplifying the basic fundamentals of art and teaching
the underlying principles of the visual language, this guide
explores texture, shape, line, color, and value with examples
and hands-on exercises. Essential principles—such as focal
point, balance, repetition, scale, and space—are paired with
creativity exercises while guest essays, guest artwork, and
inspiring artwork from the author allow readers to analyze
how other artists utilize key artistic elements or principles
and see how to successfully use these elements in their own
work. Both a personal creativity coach and a guide for a
hobbyist or professional artist, this reference clarifies quilt-
ing goals and takes the craft to the next level through design
and composition.
Lyric Kinard is an award-winning master quilter whose arti-
cles have appeared in Quilting Arts magazine, and her works
have been featured in numerous books and exhibitions. She
lives in Cary, North Carolina.
CRAFTS & HOBBIES, 128 PAGES, 8.5 X 10.25
200 COLOR PHOTOS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR
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Stitch Alchemy
Combining Fabric & Paper
for Mixed Media Art
Kelli Perkins
• Co-op available
• Advertising in Cloth Paper Scissors, Fiberarts, Quilting Arts,
and Stitch
Mixing the versatility of paper with the dimensional quali-
ties of cloth, this inventive handbook to crafting with
“paper-cloth” provides mixed-media artists with the knowl-
edge to easily transform their works into collaged quilts
using embellishment techniques, such as painting, stitching,
needlefelting, and beading. Though the technique is inexpen-
sive and requires less space, equipment, and skill than dyeing
fabrics for quilt making, readers will learn step-by-step how
the use of paper-cloth—from making the paper-cloth itself;
adding color and interest to the foundation with inks, stains,
paints, and glazes; texturizing; implementing printmaking
techniques; and more—can allow layers of complexity and
textural appeal. Common projects include art quilts, art
dolls, jewelry, and artist books. Perfect for artists interested
in altered art, found and recycled art, needle felting, and
nontraditional elements, this original resource is the first to
cross the paper and cloth mediums.
Kelli Perkins is a librarian and a mixed-media artist. Her
work has been featured in Cloth Paper Scissors, and she has
taught at the International Quilt Festival. She lives in
Sample interior images Holland, Michigan.
CRAFTS & HOBBIES, 128 PAGES, 8.5 X 10.25
200 COLOR PHOTOS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR
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Contemporary
Copper Jewelry
Step-by-Step Techniques and Projects
Sharilyn Miller
• $25,000 marketing budget; co-op available
• Advertising in Bead Star, Beadwork, Easy Wire, Jewelry Artist,
Step-by-Step Beads, Step-by-Step Wire Jewelry, and Stringing
• Author’s previous books sold more than 150,000 copies
This eye-opening guide epitomizes the revolution of copper
as a rapidly growing trend among designers due to its inex-
pensive yet stylish nature. Considered to be one of the pretti-
est and most accessible alternatives to silver and gold, this
essential reference details just how simple copper is to work
with, offering step-by-step photographic demonstrations on
how to craft beautiful and functional pieces with ease. With
17 inspirational projects from top jewelry designers and an
extensive exploration of the many varied techniques and
styles available, this handbook will help jewelry artists of all
skill levels discover exciting new avenues for their craft.
Sharilyn Miller is a wire jewelry artist and the author of
Bead on a Wire, Rubber Stamped Jewelry, Stamp Art, and
The Stamp Artist’s Project Book. She is the former editor
of Somerset Studio and the launch editor for spin-off titles
Art Doll Quarterly and Belle Armoire. She lives in
Idyllwild, California.
CRAFTS & HOBBIES, 128 PAGES, 8.5 X 10.25
250 COLOR PHOTOS, 20 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR
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ISBN: 9781596681439
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Enchanted Adornments
Creating Mixed-Media Jewelry with Metal,
Clay, Wire, Resin & More
Cynthia Thorton
• Co-op available
• Advertising in Beading Daily dedicated e-mail, Beadwork,
Jewelry Artist, Step by Step Beads, Step by Step Wire Jewelry,
and Stringing
Presented in the style of an artist’s journal, this remarkable
handbook uses an informal, conversational approach to teach
a wide variety of innovative mixed-media jewelry techniques.
Accompanied by fairytale introductions and augmented by
watercolor illustrations and design sketches, the 20 unique
projects featured, ranging from the delightfully simple to the
exquisitely ornate, are infused with personal meaning.
Projects make use of various newly popular techniques in
mixed-media jewelry, including the creation of resin pen-
dants, PMC clasps, polymer clay beads, and more. All basic
techniques are made clear by step-by-step photography.
Cynthia Thornton is the designer for the popular bead-mak-
ing and jewelry studio, Green Girl Studios. She lives in
Asheville, North Carolina.
CRAFTS & HOBBIES, 144 PAGES, 8.5 X 10.25
200 COLOR PHOTOS, 10 WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATIONS,
FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR
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ISBN: 9781596681576
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A crochet collection with enough festive flare Holiday decorations that add a personal touch
to keep Santa’s elves happy
Christmas Traditions
Christmas in Crochet in Plastic Canvas
Edited by Judy Crow Edited by Judy Crow
• Advertising in Crochetmagazine.com
• Editor’s previous books sold more than 10,000 copies
and Crochet-world.com (March)
• Editor’s previous books sold more than 10,000 copies From bobbles and tree trim to precious symbols of faith, this col-
lection of holiday-themed projects will keep needlecrafters busy
A full compliment of clever Christmas designs will keep cro-
throughout the year. Featuring a wide-variety of ideas, the vol-
cheters happily crafting through the cold months of winter. Six
ume is full of gift ideas for people of all ages. With decorations
project-packed chapters offer every imaginable gift and holiday
to add a warm and friendly glow to any home at Christmastime,
project: tree toppers, tree skirts, ornaments both whimsical and
this complete guide also includes a unique fireplace cardholder
elegant, afghans, pillows, table settings, wall hangings, tissue top-
to display yuletide greetings.
pers, angels, bookmarks, book covers, hats, scarves, mittens,
shawls, gift baskets, games, stuffed toys, slippers, baby booties, Judy Crow is the editor of numerous craft books, including
and even a Santa hat. With this volume, crafters will never again Games in Plastic Canvas, Heirloom Afghans, and Special
be at a loss for Christmas projects. Techniques in Crochet. She lives in Gladewater, Texas.
Judy Crow is the editor of numerous craft books, including CRAFTS & HOBBIES, 176 PAGES, 8 X 10.75
Games in Plastic Canvas, Heirloom Afghans, and Special CLOTH, $24.95 (CAN $27.95)
ISBN: 9781573673365
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Nothing quite compares to owning a stylish Shape basic patterns into unique and fashionable
and unique handmade bag or purse handbags and purses
• Author’s previous books have sold more than 15,000 copies With clear, simple instructions perfect for beginning and experi-
enced knitters alike, this handy, fun reference offers three funda-
Crafters who love to pair their accessories with their own indi- mental bag patterns that can be adapted in a variety of ways.
vidual spirit will delight in this dynamic guide that incorporates Taking knitters step-by-step and start-to-finish—beginning with
quilting and free machine embroidery techniques that result in how to knit the purses, then how to felt them, and ultimately
stunning bags and purses for all occasions. With each required how to embellish them with buttons, beads, weaving, needle-felt-
technique skillfully taught and carefully explained, aspiring ing, and embroidery—this guide is perfect for personalizing
designers will learn how to employ ribbons and bondable fiber accessories, either to match individual personalities or even out-
and how to make stylish cords that give bags and purses that fits. Tips for circular and double-pointed needles make the bags
personal touch. The fabrics used include cotton, silk, and felt as appear seamless, giving them a professional finish, as dropped
well as more exotic metallic organza, chiffon, velvet, and netting. stitches disappear under forgiving felt techniques. Both stylish
Variegated and metallic machine threads add texture, and the and sturdy, these purses are perfect for crafters looking for new
bags and purses are further embellished with beads, sequins, ways to explore their creativity or for those new to knitting and
shisha mirrors, and various colored wire. Detailed step-by-step felting yarn.
photographs and easy-to-follow instructions guide crafters
through the construction and decoration of five beautiful bags Bev Beattie is a lifelong knitter and the owner of a yarn-import-
and six purses. ing business and the knitting website Knitting4fun.com.
CRAFTS & HOBBIES, 128 PAGES, 8.25 X 10.25
Jenny Rolfe is a prize-winning textile artist and the author
120 COLOR PHOTOS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR
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Knit the coziest of clothes and accessories Fetching designs for snuggly, cuddly baby items
with these select mohair-silk designs
Booties, Blankets & Bears
Silky Little Knits 20 Irresistible Hand Knits for Your Baby
Luxurious Designs and Accessories Debbie Bliss
in Mohair-Silk Yarns “Presenting 24 patterns, Bliss offers some usual suspects—
Alison Crowther-Smith but knits up some surprises too. Stash this tome for your next
baby boom.” —Vogue Knitting
With more than 20 unique projects, this collection of designs for
knitting with mohair-silk yarn—a popular fiber known for its • Author’s previous works have sold more than 90,000 copies
gossamer lightness and wonderful sheen—is the perfect gift for Nursery essentials that will delight new parents and their babies
knitters craving new crafting ideas. A superb assortment of proj- are showcased in this lovely collection of knitted heirlooms.
ects are featured, such as the gleam shawl, latticework scarf, stella Based around a trio of core baby items—booties, blankets, and
shrug, starry beaded cape and corsage, colorwash mittens, frilled teddy bears—these patterns from bestselling knitter Debbie Bliss
socks and bag, and ribbed hat, as well as designs for cushions and offer a range of toys, garments, and other accessories. Each proj-
a throw, and a few projects that use classic wool and cotton ect is beautiful in its own right, while reoccurring themes link
yarns. For those new to the skill, a wide range of tips are shared, projects for creating the perfect baby bundle—such as pairing
from how to turn the heel on a sock to knitting on four needles. the stitch blanket with the matching booties, blocks, and bunny.
Alison Crowther-Smith teaches successful workshops for Rowan, Photographs complement the instructions, and an introductory
a British yarn company. She is a former design consultant for the techniques section illustrates knitting basics. Stylish, creative, and
company and the author of Shibori Knitted Felt. beautifully presented, these hand knits are perfect for new par-
ents and parents to-be or for any knitter looking for a charming,
CRAFTS & HOBBIES, 120 PAGES, 8 X 10 hand-made baby gift.
60 COLOR PHOTOS, 20 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS,
FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR Debbie Bliss is one of the foremost designers of hand knits. She
TRADE PAPER, $24.95 (CAN $27.95) is the author of numerous books, including Classic Knits for
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TRAFALGAR SQUARE BOOKS OCTOBER released Debbie Bliss Knitting Magazine.
CRAFTS & HOBBIES, 144 PAGES, 8.75 X 8.75
75 COLOR PHOTOS, 60 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS,
FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR
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A celebrated artist’s famous fairies transferred Enchanting dolls brought to life by a designer’s
to a popular fiber art affection for detail
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Showy effects with easy clay jewelry A contemporary twist on a traditional craft
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Decorative arts for the letterati, each Solutions for enriching customary patterns
a distinct masterpiece
Embroidery on Paper
Embroidered Alphabets Alphabets & Festive Motifs
With Ribbon Embroidery Joke De Vette and Adriaan De Vette
Di van Niekerk Utilizing traditional embroidery techniques for paper, this delight-
• Author’s previous books sold more than 10,000 copies ful collection contains numerous ideas for expanding upon ordi-
nary designs. Featuring a diverse array of unique alphabet letters
Offering 26 gorgeous monograms in ribbon embroidery and the and festive motifs, this indispensable guide enables crafters of all
instructions for applying them to quilts, toys, journals, cards, abilities to fashion greeting cards suitable for Christmas, birth-
and home decor pieces, each step-by-step demonstration in this days, birth congratulations, and much more. With tips for com-
manual instructs crafters on basic techniques, accompanied by bining conventional methods with paper decoupage and advice
easy-to-follow diagrams and close-up photography that pro- on accessories such as beads, ribbons, and stars, this all-inclusive
motes minute details. In this highly versatile guide, each letter is guidebook also provides templates for each design as well as dia-
beautifully reproduced in watercolor and clear instructions for grams to assist with the stitching process.
transferring the painted designs onto fabric are included.
Numerous designs—from embroidered cards, plaques, and boxes Joke De Vette is a notable embroiderer in the UK and Europe
to journals and baby clothes—offer crafters an almost limitless and the author of Easy Embroidery on Paper. Adriaan De Vette
scope for creating personalized gifts for baby showers, birthdays, has created patterns for several craft books. They are the coau-
wedding parties, and anniversaries. thors of Embroidery on Paper for Every Occasion.
Di van Niekerk is a professional fiber arts instructor and the CRAFTS & HOBBIES, 48 PAGES, 6.5 X 9
10 COLOR PHOTOS, 57 LINE DRAWINGS,
manager of a mail-order business specializing in ribbons, instruc-
FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR
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The Handbook
of Silk Ribbon Embroidery
Ann Cox
• Author’s previous books sold more than 140,000 copies
Based on material from the author’s previous books, this beautifully
presented spiral-bound handbook brings together all the techniques
needed to create silk ribbon embroideries. Using just three basic
stitches and gathering techniques, embroiderers of all skill levels learn
how to stitch more than 35 different flowers, including roses, gerani-
ums, irises, pansies, and sweet peas. For those ready for more exten-
sive projects, more than 15 detailed designs provide templates and full
instructions for larger and more intricate pieces. In addition to stitch-
ing, the book also teaches how to paint and stencil backgrounds,
paint the ribbons themselves, and mount and frame finished pieces.
Ann Cox is a silk ribbon embroidery designer who runs her own
company selling silk ribbons and kits. She is the author of The
Beginner’s Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery, Silk Ribbon Embroi-
dery: Designs & Techniques, and Silk Ribbon Greeting Cards.
CRAFTS & HOBBIES, 112 PAGES, 6 X 8.5
380 COLOR PHOTOS, 70 LINE DRAWINGS,
FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR
SPIRAL, $21.95 (CAN $24.95)
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A library of patterns and inspirational designs Dyeing experiments for coloring textiles, paper,
wood, reeds, and stems
The Complete Book
of Flower Designs Colours from Nature
A Dyer’s Handbook
Search Press
Jenny Dean
A comprehensive collection of flower patterns for artists and
crafters, this sourcebook is packed with line drawings of a wide • Author’s previous book sold more than 20,000 copies
range of flowers, floral motifs, decorative patterns, borders, and Useful for anyone wanting to explore color without harming the
frames. From the flowing curves of art nouveau and intricate natural world, this navigable reference book offers organized
Medieval and Tudor designs to the simple lines of folk art and guidelines on how to obtain dyes through environmentally-
traditional Japanese designs, this detailed guide features clear friendly methods. Featuring dyes obtained from natural sources,
designs that may be photocopied, inspirational finished pieces such as plants, insects, and shellfish, this striking guidebook
that illustrate how designs may be incorporated into a range of contains up-to-date information combined with simple recipes
projects, and a CD-ROM that includes all of the designs from that will offer pleasing results for more than 100 colors. A com-
the book. prehensive recipe section gives instructions for mixing both tra-
Search Press is a leading publisher of arts and crafts books. ditional dyes, such as cochineal, indigo, madder, and weld, and
dyes drawn from alternative sources, such as blackberries,
CRAFTS & HOBBIES, 96 PAGES, 8.5 X 11.5 rhubarb, oak trees, and walnuts. Using color charts, this
20 COLOR PHOTOS, 300 LINE DRAWINGS,
resource covers every step of the natural dyeing process,
FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR, INCLUDES CD-ROM
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Jenny Dean is an advocate for natural dyeing and the author
SEARCH PRESS JANUARY of The Craft of Natural Dyeing.
CRAFTS & HOBBIES, 108 PAGES, 6 X 8.5
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An appealing introduction Inspirations for creating cards Making fun and functional
to bookmaking techniques with a personal touch little boxes
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How to Draw Birds How to Draw Cats How to Draw Dragons How to Draw Flowers How to Draw Leprechauns
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Drawing, the foundation of all expressive A trio of accomplished artists conduct a master
mediums, is given a generous introduction class in acrylic technique
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Easy techniques that encourage creativity A distinctive stylist guides artists toward their
and experimentation own expressive identity
Abstracts Pastels
Dani Humberstone Carol Hodgson
Guiding aspiring artists through three projects, this tutorial uses Emphasizing a free, spontaneous style and explaining the proper-
simple approaches that make abstract paintings accessible to ties of this fascinating medium—and the various surfaces that
beginners. Assuming no prior experience, this guide begins with can be used as a canvas—this convenient guide walks painters
a comprehensive review of materials, a primer on how to get through the basic steps of getting started with tips and tricks for
started, tips and techniques for working in a variety of media, a tempermental medium. This guidebook, full of vital, confi-
and step-by-step photographs that make painting abstracts sim- dence-building advice, teaches painters how to work upright to
ple and clear. A demonstration on transforming photographs and avoid dust spoilage, correct mistakes with relative ease, and pro-
images into unique abstract art is accompanied by a discussion tect, store, and transport finished works. Richly illustrated sec-
of aspects of composition and the imaginative and creative skills tions emphasize color and sketching techniques—such as how
needed to paint personal and symbolic works. different strokes can be executed with the end or the side of a
pastel stick, and how colors can be blended—while planning the
Dani Humberstone is a freelance designer who trained in fashion
layout of each painting is also fully explained.
design prior to opening her own shop and studio.
Carol Hodgson is an art instructor with more than 25 years of
ART, 64 PAGES, 8.5 X 11.5
150 COLOR PHOTOS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR experience as a professional artist.
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Oil painting that doesn’t intimidate A beginner’s guide to making quick progress
with a core medium
Landscapes in Oils
Noel Gregory Flowers in Acrylics
• Author’s previous books have sold more than 75,000 copies Wendy Jelbert
For people who want to learn to paint landscapes in oils but are Covering everything from flowers depicted in formal still life to
hesitant about their draftsmanship or their drawing skills, this wildflowers in their natural landscape, this introductory guide
inspiring and practical guide provides reusable tracings to set up requires no prerequisite drawing skills as full-size, pull-out trac-
five different paintings. Step-by-step photographs show how to ing papers for each project is provided. Aspiring artists who
fill in each canvas; and because the tracings can be used again want to dabble in a new creative vehicle or who want to start
and again, they offer vital practice and quick results for artists painting acrylic portraits of their favorite flowers—such as
and amateurs alike. stargazer lilies, poppies in a cornfield, or flowers in a classic
Venetian windowbox—will benefit from each of these confi-
Noel Gregory is the author of Flowers in Oils, Instant Oil dence-building projects.
Painting, and Painting with Oils.
Wendy Jelbert is is the author of several books, including Wendy
143 COLOR PHOTOS
Jelbert’s Line & Wash and Wendy Jelbert’s Water-Soluble Pencils.
ISBN: 9781844483648
NOVEMBER 130 COLOR PHOTOS
ISBN: 9781844484256
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A collection of projects illuminate an ancient land The art of painting pastoral scenes
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Seven respected artists share their expertise on Palette-loads of instruction for capturing
technique, style, and subject atmosphere, mood, and meaning
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Make stunning and imaginative worlds come A master of natural scene painting reveals her
alive in paint secrets for artists of all skill levels
Stuart Littlejohn • Author’s previous books sold more than 170,000 copies
• Part of the Acrylic Tips & Techniques series, which includes
• Part of the Fantasy Art series, which includes Angels in Watercolour Painting with Acrylics (9781844480104)
(9781844483969), Celtic Fantasy in Watercolour (9781844482924),
Dragons in Watercolour (9781844483822), Fairies in Watercolour Creating beautiful convincing landscapes in acrylics is made easy
(9781844483839), and Unicorns in Watercolour (9781844483846) with this handy artist’s reference. Brimming with detailed instruc-
tions and practical tips, this in-depth course teaches painters what
Fantasy artists of all skill levels will delight in these innovative materials to buy, how to use sketches and photographs, how to
and simple watercolor techniques that result in dynamic fantasy evaluate landscape shapes, and using tone and composition for
landscapes. Step-by-step instructions offer a wealth of practical stunning effects. Six beautiful step-by-step demonstrations with
advice and help build skills and confidence. With sections on clear photographs and instructions are included, so painters can
where to find inspiration and how to develop ideas, this enjoy- explore the variety of acrylic techniques presented and reflect on
able guide shows how to add mood, drama, atmosphere, and a the lessons concerning landscape elements, such as foregrounds,
little sprinkling of magic to create your own fantasy world. distances, and skies. No drawing skills are required, and the focus
Bursting with helpful hints and tips, there are three distinctly dif- is purely on acquiring the painting skills needed to build confi-
ferent projects included that result in dramatic, rich, and mysti- dence and create truly inspiring paintings.
cal finished paintings.
Wendy Jelbert is a professional artist, a teacher, and a member
Stuart Littlejohn is a painter, an illustrator, and a teacher who of the Society of Women Artists. She is the author of several
specializes in the myths, legends, and spiritualities of ancient civi- books, including Acrylic Painting Step-by-Step, Creative Acrylic
lizations. He is a member of the British Visionary Artists Group. Techniques, Watercolour Techniques, Wendy Jelbert’s Line
ART, 48 PAGES, 8.5 X 11.5 & Wash, and Wendy Jelbert’s Water-
100 COLOR PHOTOS, Also available: Soluble Pencils. Also available:
FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR
ART, 96 PAGES, 8.5 X 11.5
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Excerpt:
Since 1917, Lucky Strike used the slogan “It’s toasted”
along with the signature acronym L.S./M.F.T. (Lucky
Strikes/Means Fine Tobacco). Examples of era-specific
advertising for Lucky Strikes include lines such as “Get the
Honest Taste of a Lucky Strike” and “Lucky Strike Separates
the Man from the Boys . . . But Not from the Girls.”
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New insights into the bewildering events on this Indispensable anatomy of the pop-culture
popular program phenomenon, Gossip Girl
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How a spin-off show tarnished TV’s A cinematic examination of the Lord of the
favorite family Rings trilogy
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A fascintating look at the heyday of freak shows A drama-free guide to establishing a thriving
independent ensemble
Circus and Carnival Ballyhoo
Sideshow Freaks, Jabbers and Blade Box Queens How to Start Your Own
A. W. Stencell Theater Company
• Co-op available Reginald Nelson
From Lentini the three-legged man and Siamese twins to equip- Foreword by David Schwimmer
ment caravans and big top architects, this captivating collection • Co-op available
lifts the striped curtain to reveal the larger-than-life world of cir- • Advertising in American Theatre, Dramatics, New Theatre
cuses, carnivals, and freak shows in post-World War II America. Quarterly, Performing Arts, and Variety
Copious never-before-seen photographs, in-depth historical
research, and insightful interviews with former sideshow employ- With hands-on advice and instruction from an experienced actor
ees illustrate the development of the circus sideshow, the roles of and theater director, this pragmatic, authoritative guide to start-
key groups—the freaks, working acts, managers, talkers—and ing a theater company imparts essential backstage know-how for
the importance of the grift. would-be playhouse practitioners on everything from fundraising
and finding a space to selecting plays and successfully navigating
A. W. Stencell owned and operated his own circus for 19 years tricky legal issues. Chronicling three seasons at Chicago’s award-
and is a former president of the Circus Historical Society. He winning Congo Square Theatre Company, this journey behind
lives in Toronto, Ontario. the curtain reveals the nitty-gritty details of practical issues that
HISTORY/PHOTOGRAPHY, 300 PAGES, 10 X 8 are often overlooked amidst the zeal of artistic pursuit, such as
300 B & W PHOTOS how to manage rent, parking, and safety issues; determine tax
TRADE PAPER, $22.95 (CAN $26.95) status and calculate budgets; and find flexible day jobs to help
ISBN: 9781550228809 foster artists’ creative passion. Concluding with lists of equity
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lovers establish and maintain their own successful companies.
Reginald Nelson is the founding board president and former
managing director of Congo Square Theatre Company in
Chicago. He lives in Los Angeles. David Schwimmer is an actor
who has appeared in numerous films and TV series and a
cofounder and an ensemble member of Lookingglass Theatre in
Chicago. He lives in Los Angeles.
PERFORMING ARTS, 192 PAGES, 6 X 9
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The keys to creating stirring musical performances Era-defining images from a renowned blues
photographer
Bringing Music to Life
Barry Green Chicago Folk
Foreword by Don Campbell Images of the Sixties Music Scene
• Author’s previous books sold more than 250,000 copies Photographs by Raeburn Flerlage
Edited by Ronald D. Cohen and Bob Riesman
Ideal for amateurs and professionals alike, this innovative, imagi-
native guide demonstrates how musicians can reach their full • Co-op available
potential. Delving deeply into the methodology and inspiration • Advertising in Dirty Linen and Sing Out! magazine (Summer)
required to energize and enliven music making, this manual
The vibrant urban folk scene of the 1960s and early 1970s is
offers countless suggestions for creating joy and excitement in
dazzlingly portrayed in this collection of more than 150 previ-
performance. A stimulating series of activities and reflections
ously unpublished photographs by Raeburn Flerlage. From con-
using YouTube video clips clearly illustrates ideas, concepts, and
cert performances and studio sessions to interviews and intimate
techniques such as breathing, pulse, and movement. This enter-
club shows, Flerlage’s images effortlessly capture the essence of
taining reference also recounts the author’s experiences singing,
both the artists and their music. Arresting photographs of popu-
conducting, and playing with violinist Joshua Bell, Latin musi-
lar performers, such as Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Pete Seeger,
cian Tito Puente, symphony conductors Leonard Bernstein and
mingle with those of more traditional musicians, including the
Gustavo Dudamel, and even with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Reverend Gary Davis, Booker White, Dock Boggs, and Mother
during his “I Have a Dream” speech.
Maybelle Carter as well as many other blues, bluegrass, Cajun,
Barry Green is the director of a young bassist program for the and gospel artists who performed at the University of Chicago
San Francisco Symphony and teaches privately at the University Folk Festival.
of California–Santa Cruz. He is the former principal bassist of
Raeburn Flerlage was an acclaimed photographer of the Chicago
the Cincinnati Symphony and the executive director of the
Blues scene. His work has appeared in magazines such as Blues
International Society of Bassists. He is the author of The Mastery
Access, DownBeat, Living Blues, and Sing Out!; books including
of Music: Ten Pathways to True Artistry and the coauthor of The
Blues Legends and Who’s Who in the Blues; and on record cov-
Inner Game of Music and The Popular Bass Method. He lives in
ers for Chess, Delmark, and RCA record labels. Ronald D.
El Cerrito, California. Don Campbell is the founder of the
Cohen is the author of Folk Music: The Basics and A History of
Institute of Music, Health, and Education and he has worked
Folk Music Festivals in the United States and a professor emeri-
with musicians such as Jean Houston and Leonard Bernstein. He
tus of history at Indiana University. He lives in Gary, Indiana.
is the author of Creating for Harmony and The Mozart Effect.
Bob Riesman is the cowriter and coproducer of the documentary
He lives in Boulder, Colorado.
American Roots Music: Chicago. He lives in Chicago.
MUSIC/BODY/MIND/SPIRIT, 276 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5
MUSIC/PHOTOGRAPHY, 180 PAGES, 10 X 8
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150 B & W PHOTOS, TWO-COLOR INTERIOR
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“Nobody can sing the blues like Blind Willie The freshest insights on a popular musical
McTell.” —Bob Dylan art form
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The complete Florence Ballard story—for the A newly designed, highly detailed discography
first time of contributions and collaborations
Peter Benjaminson is the author of Death in the Afternoon: Kristofer Engelhardt is the former host of Breakfast with the
America’s Newspaper Giants Struggle for Survival, Secret Police: Beatles and has been a regular guest speaker at authorized
Inside the New York City Department of Investigation, and The Beatlefest conventions in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York.
Story of Motown, and is the coauthor of Investigative Reporting. He has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows, including
He is a former reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and CNN’s Showbiz Today, Fox News, and PAX’s Treasures in Your
the Detroit Free Press. He lives in New York City. Home. He is the author of Beatles Undercover and From Grand
Funk to Grace: The Authorized Biography of Mark Farner. He
MUSIC/BIOGRAPHY, 240 PAGES, 6 X 9
lives in Bay City, Michigan.
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A revealing portrait of a deeply influential Insights into the life of one of modern jazz’s
musical icon most important figures
Tim Footman is the author of several biographies on bands, VÉHICULE PRESS SEPTEMBER
including Blink 182: The Unauthorised Biography in Words and
Pictures, Global Assassins: The Limp Bizkit Story in Words and
Pictures, Radiohead: A Visual Documentary, and Radiohead:
Welcome to the Machine. He is the former managing editor of
the Guinness Book of World Records and has contributed pieces
on music and pop culture to the Encyclopedia of Popular Music,
the Guardian, and Time Out.
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The ultimate bible for the young—and not so A compendium of celebrated skateboarding
young—at heart stunts
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Skateboarder’s Start-Up
A Beginner’s Guide to Skateboarding
Second edition
Doug Werner and Steve Badillo
• Previous edition sold more than 45,000 copies
• Part of the Start-Up Sports series, which includes Bowler’s Start-
Up (9781884654053), Fencer’s Start-Up (9781884654084),
Golfer’s Start-Up (9781884654077), In-Line Skater’s Start-Up
(9781884654046), Longboarder’s Start-Up (9781884654060),
and Surfer’s Start-Up (9781884654121)
Providing updated and revised chapters on safety, equipment,
and basic skills, this instructional guide discusses the fundamen-
tals of skateboarding. Presented in a helpful question and answer
format, beginner’s will find information on buying a first board,
where to plant one’s feet, how to stay safe while learning new
stunts, and the history of this exciting sport. From ollies to kick-
turns, detailed techniques are presented on the 15 tricks every
skater should know. Honest and humorous interviews with skat-
ing professionals are included, along with an invaluable list of
resources—including books, camps, museums, skate parks,
shops, websites, and magazines. With more than 500 new
images, step-by-step instructions and photographs illustrate the
foolproof methods to turn skateboarding novices into experts.
Doug Werner is the founder of Tracks Publishing and the author
of 17 books on sports and fitness, including the books in the
Start-Up Sports series. He lives in San Diego, California. Steve
Badillo is the coauthor of several top-selling skateboard guides,
including Skateboarding: Book of Tricks, Skateboarding:
Legendary Tricks, Skateboarding: Legendary Tricks 2, and
Skateboarding: New Levels. He has worked as a stunt double and
actor in numerous commercials and films featuring skateboard-
ing, including Lords of Dogtown. He lives in Oxnard, California.
SPORTS, 192 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
No Holds Barred!
Fighting Techniques
Rodrigo Gracie and Kid Peligro
• $24,000 marketing budget
• Advertising in Grappling Magazine (September)
• Author’s previous books sold more than 325,000
copies combined
• Part of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu series
Offering 100 striking and grappling combination
moves, this guide will give jiu-jitsu practitioners the
edge they need to excel in the sport of no-holds-
barred fighting. Taught by Rodrigo Grace, winner of
the 2002 Pride Fighting Championship, these tech-
niques are not only for high-level competitors but for
amateur fighters, as well. Whether aiming to be
unstoppable in the ring or just looking to add new
moves to their arsenals, competitors who utilize these
grappling and striking techniques are sure to find suc-
cess in the MMA world.
Rodrigo Gracie runs his own fighting academy and is
the author of the Complete Guide to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
and No Holds Barred Fighting. He lives in Los
Angeles. Kid Peligro is the author of the Gracie Way
and coauthor of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Techniques, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense
Techniques, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Submission Grappling
Techniques, The Complete Guide to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu,
and Superfit. He lives in San Diego.
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Lessons in self-defense from the world’s The steps to jiu-jitsu’s highest level
jiu-jitsu masters
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Path
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the Black Belt
Self-Defense Techniques Rodrigo Gracie and Kid Peligro
Charles Gracie, Royce Gracie, and Kid Peligro • $24,000 marketing budget
• Author’s previous books sold more than 370,000 copies • Advertising in Grappling Magazine (September)
• Author’s previous books sold more than 325,000 copies combined
Favoring an emphasis on real-life situations over the dramatic • Part of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu series, which includes Brazilian Jiu-
kicks and throws of a formal competition, Brazilian jiu-jitsu has Jitsu Black Belt Techniques (9781931229326), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
quickly become recognized as one of the most effective self- Submission Grappling Technique (9781931229296), Brazilian Jiu-
defense techniques for non athletes. This guide provides lessons Jitsu Theory and Techinique (9781931229081), The Gracie Way
that anyone, regardless of strength or size, can use to neutralize (9781931229289), and Superfit (9781931229333)
an attacker in seconds. Offering a variety of defenses against
knife and gun attacks, as well as escapes from headlocks, choke Presenting the well-regarded Gracie family’s comprehensive
holds, and other situations, this volume is the next best thing to method of achieving a jiu-jitsu black belt, this step-by-step text-
taking the classes popular with the military, police academies, book informs fighters of exactly what they need to learn, when
and women’s self-defense schools. and why they need to learn it, and what they can do to progress
more quickly. How and how often to train, pacing, training objec-
Charles Gracie is a jiu-jitsu champion in both Brazil and the tives, and how to measure success are all addressed according to
United States and a leading teacher of the sport. He maintains the different goals students might have, from casual practitioner to
an academy in San Francisco. Royce Gracie has won multiple self-defense student to professional competitor. The plan detailed
Ultimate Fighting Championship events and runs the Gracie in the text can be customized to fit the trainee’s body type and
Academy in California. He is the author of Superfit, Ultimate strengths. Instructors of jiu-jitsu will also find the manual helpful,
Fighting Techniques Volume 1: The Top Game, and Ultimate as it provides advice on program management, student evaluation,
Fighting Techniques Volume 2: Fighting from the Bottom. He lives the selection of techniques for lessons, and recognizing a prodigy.
in Los Angeles. Kid Peligro is the author of The Gracie Way and
coauthor of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Techniques, Brazilian Rodrigo Gracie runs his own fighting academy and is the
Jiu-Jitsu Submission Grappling Techniques, The Complete Guide author of the Complete Guide to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and No
to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and Superfit. He lives in San Diego. Holds Barred Fighting. He lives in Los Angeles. Kid Peligro is
the author of the Gracie Way and coauthor of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
MARTIAL ARTS, 272 PAGES, 8.5 X 10.5
Black Belt Techniques, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Submission Grappling
600 B & W PHOTOS
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The most powerful tactic in the art of grappling An authoritative analysis of the art of controlling
an opponent
Jujitsu Figure-4 Locks
Submission Holds of the Gentle Art The Grappler’s Handbook
George Kirby Gi and No-Gi Techniques: Mixed Martial Arts,
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Submission Fighting
Focusing on essential principles, this overview illustrates jujitsu’s
most effective trapping technique. From elementary figure-4 lock Jean Jacques Machado and Jay Zeballos
characteristics to variations on multiple positions, practitioners Providing a clear demonstration of all its techniques, this guide
of all skill levels will learn how to utilize basic methods through presents an integrated, nonpartisan approach to grappling.
detailed photographic sequences and easy-to-read captions. Highlighting gi and no-gi techniques from major positions found
Accessible and comprehensive, this guidebook will prove invalu- in mixed martial arts, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and submission fighting,
able to both beginning and advanced grapplers. this handbook builds an accessible foundation that grapplers of
George Kirby is a jujitsu pioneer and an internationally recog- any background can utilize. Detailed how-to photo sequences
nized martial arts instructor. He holds a 10th-degree black belt in that illustrate techniques with and without a gi in complementa-
jujitsu and has been teaching the art for more than 40 years. He ry positions are also featured, including mount, guard, side con-
is the author of Advanced Jujitsu and Jujitsu Nerve Techniques. trol, and back control.
He lives in Los Angeles. Jean Jacques Machado is one of the five brothers of the world
MARTIAL ARTS/SPORTS, 150 PAGES, 6 X 9 renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu family. He is the author of Brazilian
800 B & W PHOTOS Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Techniques and Championship Grappling
TRADE PAPER, $18.95 (CAN $20.95) Techniques. He has appeared in the motion pictures Force of the
ISBN: 9780897501804 Spirit and Redbelt. Jay Zeballos is a black belt under Jean Jacques
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Machado and is active as a competitor, teacher, and student. He is
BLACK BELT COMMUNICATIONS SEPTEMBER a cofounder of Lo9on, Inc., a website design company that devel-
oped and manages the Jean Jacques
Also available: Global Online Training Program. Also available:
They both live in Los Angeles.
MARTIAL ARTS/SPORTS
200 PAGES, 8.5 X 11
600 COLOR PHOTOS,
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9780897500883 9781931229326
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Bruce Lee—Wisdom
for the Way
Bruce Lee
• Author’s previous books sold more than three million copies
Summing up the philosophies of the greatest modern martial
artist of all time, this compilation includes a variety of
proverbs coined by Bruce Lee himself. Touching on martial
arts, the universe, and life in general, this collection defines the
concepts behind both a warrior and a martial artist. Ideal for
fans and philosophers alike, this compendium is an attractive,
elegant, and compact guide to the insight of a legend.
Bruce Lee was an iconic figure in martial arts who pioneered
the concept of jeet kune do from his physical training, personal
research, and formal education in philosophy at the University
of Washington–Seattle. He acted in several motion pictures,
including The Big Boss, Enter the Dragon, Fists of Fury, and
Way of the Dragon. He is the author of Tao of Jeet Kune Do.
PHILOSOPHY/MARTIAL ARTS, 70 PAGES, 4.5 X 6
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Practical self-defense for extreme situations The intriguing history behind one of today’s
most popular fighting systems
Combat Hapkido
The Martial Art for the Modern Warrior The First Mixed Martial Art
John Pellegrini Pankration from Myths to Modern Times
Intending to bring a classical art into the modern world, this Jim Arvanitis
guidebook contains the wisdom and experience behind the art of • Author’s previous books sold more than 12,000 copies
combat hapkido. Providing real-life tactical know-how, this man-
ual discusses the evolution of hapkido into a modern art for self- Detailing the evolution of the Hellenic combat arts, this hand-
defense as well as the key principles behind the system. Focusing book chronicles the history behind the art of pankration.
on empty-hand techniques, this thorough reference illustrates Beginning with the myths and traditions behind the art’s devel-
effective defenses against strikes, kicks, grabs, chokes, knives, and opment, this examination also touches on pankration’s modern
guns. By offering fundamental concepts and techniques for practi- methodology and techniques, fully explained in illustrative pho-
tioners of all skill levels—including military and law enforcement tographs and easy-to-follow captions. Revealing and informa-
personnel—this resource demonstrates how classical hapkido has tive, this exploration is a must-have for mixed martial arts and
evolved into a potent fighting style ideal for self-defense. pankration practitioners as well as Ultimate Fighting
Championship fans.
John Pellegrini is one of the world’s leading authorities on hand-
to-hand combat. He has trained in the arts of aikido, judo, Jim Arvanitis is a worldwide pankration instructor. He is the
karate, taekwondo, hapkido, jeet kune do, special forces hand- author of Game of the Gods and Pankration. He has received
to-hand combat training, and counterintelligence self-defense. He myriad awards and has been honored by numerous organizations,
is the founder of the art of combat hapkido, which is now taught including the World Martial Arts Alliance. He lives in Florida.
at more than 250 schools in a dozen countries. He is the first MARTIAL ARTS/SPORTS, 230 PAGES, 8.5 X 11
American to be promoted to ninth-degree black belt by the 350 B & W PHOTOS
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The dark secrets behind a recent Recollections from “the most hated man
wrestling tragedy in professional wrestling”
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An unconventional view of this hands-on sport A view of the steroids subculture from the inside
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Stories from boxing’s last golden age A behind-the-scenes analysis of Jamaican athletic
achievements
Four Kings
Leonard, Hagler, Hearns, Duran Jamaican Athletics
and the Last Great Era of Boxing A Model for 2012 Olympics and the World
George Kimball Patrick Robinson
“Boxing’s last golden age gets the book it deserves. Kimball’s • Co-op available
breezy, detail-packed book . . . provides vivid, knowledgeable
accounts of the action. He also draws clear, colorful portraits of Celebrating an area of excellence in Jamaica that deservedly brings
four fighters whose styles in and out of the ring were so marked- pride to every Jamaican, this book illuminates the country’s high-
ly different and shows how interwoven their lives became.” quality performances in global athletics throughout the past 60
—Richard O’Brien, Sports Illustrated years. Seeking to isolate the environment in which athletic excel-
lence thrives, this guide asserts that Jamaica’s athletic achievements
• Co-op available can be attributed to a rich legacy and history of sport; the spirit
• New in paper; also available in cloth (9781590131626) that Jamaica is known for; the immense athletic talent that
“Sugar” Ray Leonard, “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler, Thomas abounds in the country; and, most importantly, the systemic and
“Hit Man” Hearns, and Roberto Duran all formed the pantheon structural features that underpin the athletic training programs.
of boxing greats during the late 1970s and early 1980s—before Jamaica has frequently placed between third and 10th in athletics
the pay-per-view model, when prize fights were telecast on net- at the Olympic Games and the World Athletics Championships; at
work television and still captured the nation’s attention. the Beijing Olympics, from a field of 205 countries, Jamaica
Championship bouts during this era were replete with revenge placed third in track-and-field athletics, and this book offers an
and fury, often pitting one of these storied fighters against anoth- explanation and analysis of the Jamaican athletic system. Praising
er. From training camps to locker rooms, veteran sports journal- the quality of the coaching and the intensity of training regimens,
ist George Kimball was there to cover every body shot, uppercut, it is suggested that the Jamaican product is a model for the
and TKO. Inside stories, including recent interviews of each of world—particularly for developing countries in time for the 2012
the boxers, are full of drama, sacrifice, fear, and pain, resulting in Olympics—because it illustrates how success in athletics can be
a fast-paced, blow-by-blow account of four extraordinary adver- achieved at the global level with relatively few resources.
saries and a remarkable boxing epoch. Patrick Robinson is a former employee of the Jamaican government
George Kimball was a sports columnist for the Boston Herald legal service. A specialist in international law commission and for-
for 25 years and was awarded the Nat Fleischer Award for mer president of the Inter-American Commission on Human
Excellence in Boxing Journalism in 1985 from the Boxing Rights, he was made a commander of the order of distinction by
Writers Association of America. He is the author of Only Skin the government of Jamaica for services in international law.
Deep and Sunday’s Fools. He lives in New York City. SPORTS/EDUCATION, 152 PAGES, 10.25 X 8.5
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A comprehensive guide for trainer and horse The step-by-step guide to the Downunder
communication Horsemanship® training method
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Why a trustful and engaged horse The foremost reference for one of the most
is the best performer popular horse events in North America
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A visually enticing guidebook Donkeys do not think, behave, or eat like horses
to performance horses
Donkeys
Gallop to Freedom A Veterinary Guide for Owners and Breeders
Experience the Joy of Training Horses Stephen Purdy, DVM
with the Founding Stars of Cavalia
Addressing a common misconception, this handbook explains
Frédéric Pignon and Magali Delgado that donkeys are not horses and that the two kinds of animals
In a delightful series of conversations, this copiously illustrated are genetically and anatomically quite different. Carefully laying
handbook demonstrates how to read horse behavior as well as out the special physiological and environmental needs of don-
how to develop a better partnership with horses. Balancing keys, the book educates owners, would-be owners, and breeders
friendship and leadership, this guidebook presents the tools to about how best to care for their charges while also providing
appreciate horses in either a casual or performance environment. clear technical information on donkey anatomy and behavior,
Written by two of the equine artists from Cavalia, an equestrian- diseases, breeding, and general husbandry. Written with affection
themed show, this dynamic book features the author’s own hors- for donkeys and their antics, the book goes a long way toward
es as well as other strikingly beautiful horses with whom they preventing common and sometimes dire mistakes in caring for
have performed. A visual and educational treat for equine lovers, these interesting animals.
this resource opens the gates of communication between horses Stephen Purdy, DVM, is a professor of veterinary education and
and their owners. the director of the Camelid Reproduction Center at the University
Frédéric Pignon is an equine performer and the owner of his own of Massachusetts–Amherst, where he specializes in practical
stable. He and his wife Magali Delgado worked with Norman research and educational projects to improve farm-animal health.
Latourelle, the pioneer of the Cirque du Soleil, in the multimedia He lives in Hadley, Massachusetts.
spectacle Cavalia. Magali Delgado trained under master horse- ANIMALS, 176 PAGES, 7.5 X 10
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Excerpt:
The worst of it came on the morning I lapsed into a “temporary” diabetic state due to the high dosage of
steroids I was taking for my serious liver ailment. As the doctors detailed the many times a day I would need to
test my blood sugar and where I should give myself insulin shots, my heart sank and I lowered my head into my
hands. How much more difficult could life get?
I wandered toward an upstairs bathroom, too lost in my worries to even notice Lola wagging her tail and
watching me pass. She followed me upstairs and waited outside the bathroom door as I sat on the floor and
cried. I could hear her pacing back and forth in the hall. Then, suddenly, I heard a thump against the door.
Another thump. Then another. I opened the door to see that Lola had collected all of her toys and tossed them at
the door! There she was, giving me a quizzical look before taking a toy in her mouth and shaking it furiously.
When this failed to cheer me up, she flipped onto her back, kicked her paws into the air and let out a series of
playful yelps. I smiled, hoping to appease her, but Lola seemed to know I needed more serious distraction. She
sprinted around the room a few times before landing at my feet with an expression that absolutely demanded I
pick her up. So I gathered her in my arms, and she began to kiss me until I was laughing through my tears.
From then on, each time the phone rang Lola acted preemptively, dashing off to collect toys and then rushing
to pile them at my feet, sensing I might need some cheering up. Perhaps playing with Lola and her toys was the
antidote I’d needed all along. I certainly felt better when presented with every one of her stuffed animals. Or
maybe Lola knew all along that I’d be okay if I drew from her deep, deep well of undiluted optimism.
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A hauntingly beautiful
photographic trek through
the Himalayas
Himalayan Portfolios
Journeys of the Imagination
Photographs by Kenneth Hanson
• Includes a foreword by Greg Mortenson,
author of the international bestseller
Three Cups of Tea, and an introduction by
mountaineer Doug Chabot
• Features an 11” x 46” panoramic foldout
of the Biafo Glacier, part of the world’s
longest glacial system outside of the
polar regions
Dramatically immortalizing the breath-
taking beauty and remote wilderness of
one of the planet’s last untamed fron-
tiers, this intriguing photographic explo-
ration of near inaccessible landscape and
culture illuminates the starkly beautiful
but often inhospitable Himalayan
regions. Religiously documented over a
20-year period, these glorious, panoram-
ic black-and-white images—including one breathtaking, 48-inch panorama—are the remarkable result of a dedicated and passionate
fascination with the history and vistas of the Himalayas. Complemented by trekking maps of mountains, glaciers, and rivers—from
the peaks of Kashmir, the Hidden Realm, and the Great Cleft of the Kali Gandaki to mighty Mount Everest in Tibet and Nepal—and
accompanied by scholarly essays penned with scientific, geological, and spiritual analysis of the region, this stunning visual journey
illustrates the Himalayas as an enduring emblem of man’s ultimate challenge in nature.
Kenneth Hanson is a writer, an exhibiting artist, and an extreme-climates landscape photographer. He is a former senior research
biochemist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, and is a member of the Silvermine Guild of Artists. He lives in
Orange, Connecticut.
PHOTOGRAPHY/NATURE, 190 PAGES, 13.5 X 11
109 B & W PHOTOS, 2 DIAGRAMS, 12 MAPS
CLOTH, $85.00 (CAN $93.95)
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How to create flattering portraits of newly Turning clients into cover girls, from start to finish
married women
Extreme Makeover Techniques
500 Poses for Digital Glamour Photography
for Photographing Brides Jerry D. and Bill Hurter
A Visual Sourcebook for Professional Digital • $20,000 marketing budget
Wedding Photographers • Advertising in Rangefinder (January)
Michelle Perkins Spotlighting a unique service that provides a competitive edge to
• $20,000 marketing budget any professional photographer, this thorough handbook teaches all
• Advertising in Rangefinder (February) of the essential skills for creating glamorous portraits. Stressing the
• Author’s previous books sold more than 50,000 copies importance of facilitating a stronger, healthier sense of self-admira-
tion, tips are provided for emphasizing the subject’s desirable fea-
Containing numerous contemporary images by leading photog- tures and downplaying perceived flaws. Offering breakthrough
raphers, this indispensable manual concerning wedding portraits techniques for applying highlight and shadow, corrective posing,
explains posing fundamentals as well as how to create a flatter- camera tricks, and digital enhancements, this superbly illustrated
ing, feature-specific photograph—one that focuses on the head, guide also provides 17 makeover sample sessions. Each case docu-
shoulders, arms, legs, or torso—in different levels of close-ups, ments an untouched starting photo and analyzes desired goals, fol-
from head-shots to full-lengths. Since posing is the second most lowed by detailed discussions and step-by-step demonstrations of
challenging aspect of photography and with the added complica- the varied techniques used for addressing problem areas and creat-
tions of a wedding—from the bride’s personal style to her figure ing a masterful image, including an array of Photoshop® time-sav-
and gown—it can be very easy for a photographer to make a ing tips and shortcuts. Each final portrait is coupled with a
wrong turn. This perceptive reference provides the perfect place statement from the subject—a touching testimony on the positive
to turn when in need of quick posing strategies and fresh ideas. personal effects of their session.
Michelle Perkins is a writer, a photographer, and a digital imaging Jerry D. is an award-winning professional portrait photographer,
specialist. Her work has appeared in After Capture, PC Photo, a licensed cosmetologist, a hairdresser, and a member of Wedding
and Rangefinder. She is the author of numerous photography and Portrait Photographers International. He lives in Upland,
books, including 500 Poses for Photographing Women, California. Bill Hurter is the editor of Rangefinder magazine and
Professional Portrait Lighting, and Professional Portrait Posing, the author of more than a dozen instruction books for profession-
and is the coauthor of The Illustrated Dictionary of Photography. al photographers, including The Best of Portrait Photography and
She lives in Buffalo, New York. Existing Light Techniques for Wedding and Portrait Photography.
PHOTOGRAPHY, 128 PAGES, 8.5 X 11 He lives in West Covina, California.
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A must-have floral guidebook gets Expert advice for safe and effective chainsaw use
a handsome makeover
Homeowner’s Complete Guide
Great Book of Floral Patterns to the Chainsaw
The Ultimate Design Sourcebook A Chainsaw Pro Shows You How to Safely and
for Artists and Crafters Confidently Handle Everything from Trimming
Second edition Branches and Felling Trees to Splitting and
Lora S. Irish Stacking Wood
• Advertising in Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts (Holiday, Spring) Brian J. Ruth and Jen Ruth
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Taking the fear out of chainsaws by emphasizing safe handling
• Author’s previous books have sold more than 200,000 copies
practices, this resource aims to put raw power in the hands of
With the addition of more than 30 beautiful flower designs, the everyday yardworkers. With step-by-step color photographs
updated edition of this all-in-one resource features expertly throughout, 12 of the most common household chainsaw opera-
drawn patterns for hundreds of flowers. From poppies and tions—such as cutting firewood, taking down small trees, trim-
peonies to daffodils and daisies, these realistic and stylized floral ming branches, grooming hedges, and making lumber—are
designs are perfect for craft projects in any media, from painting, tackled with expert advice and sure-handed guidance. With an
quilting, and scrap booking to intarsia, woodcarving, and stained additional section devoted to chainsaw types, potential buyers can
glass. Crafters benefit from full-color photos of finished works in also assess which size and type of chainsaw best meets their needs.
a variety of settings, scenes, themes, and backgrounds that reveal Also included is an appendix that has useful technical information
the versatility of floral patterns, inspiring every artist to create and identifies the parts of a chainsaw and how each functions.
their own masterpiece. Each design includes a line drawing for
Brian J. Ruth is the owner of Masters of the Chainsaw, a talent
easy transfer and a shaded variety to illustrate depth and shad-
agency with offices in the United States and Japan that has
ow. These attractive designs are great for beginners or experi-
placed more than 60 professional performance chainsaw artists
enced crafters alike.
at more than 1,200 events worldwide. He is a former tree sur-
Lora S. Irish is an artist who runs an internet carving studio with geon and has been featured on the CBS Early Morning Show and
her husband at www.carvingpatterns.com. She is a frequent con- ESPN’s Play of the Week. He lives in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
tributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts and Wood Carving
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New Masters
of the Wooden Box
Expanding the Boundaries of Box-Making
Oscar P. Fitzgerald
“In this beautiful, wide-format soft cover, Oscar Fitzgerald
does an admirable job of describing each maker’s impor-
tance to the movement.” —Fine Woodworking on
Studio Furniture of the Renwick Gallery
“In all, this is a can’t miss text for any collector of American
studio furniture.” —American Style Magazine on
Studio Furniture of the Renwick Gallery
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Featuring some of today’s best woodworkers and artisans—
such as Michael Hosaluk, Steven Kennard, Richard Raffin,
Jacques Vesery, Bonnie Klein, and Hans Weissflog—this
craftsmen’s companion celebrates these modern masters and
others who have taken box-making to a higher level of aes-
thetic form. The artist profiles include full-color, studio-qual-
ity photographs of their work along with essays that
illustrate their design ideas and objectives. In addition, this
collection also offers an in-depth introduction detailing the
recent history of the wooden box in woodworking and its
place in contemporary crafts and instrumental pieces, such
as jewelry boxes, desk boxes, reliquaries, and keepsakes.
Oscar P. Fitzgerald is the former director of the Navy
Museum in Washington, DC, and currently works as a his-
torian and a teacher with the Smithsonian American Art
Museum. He is the author of Four Centuries of American
Furniture and Studio Furniture of the Renwick Gallery
and the 2004 recipient of the prestigious James Renwick
Research Fellowship. He lives in Arlington, Virginia.
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and 20th centuries
Zany Wooden Toys That Whiz,
Turning Vintage Toys Spin, Pop, and Fly
Chris Reid 28 Projects from the Toy Inventor’s Workshop
To the delight of children and grandchildren, this handy guide- Bob Gilsdorf
book offers an assortment of vintage wooden toy projects that
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hearken to bygone eras. Drawing primarily from Victorian and
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Edwardian eras, each wonderful toy project offers step-by-step
instructions, cutting lists, wood recommendations, and techniques Inventive and unique, this dynamic collection of woodworking
such as jigmaking and turning spheres and cylinders. In these 15 projects teaches the basic skills needed to make exciting, action-
projects, crafters will find age-appropriate toys for toddlers to packed toys. From rapid-fire nickel launchers and ball-and-socket
teens, including a diabalo for juggling, a yo-yo, toy soldiers and robots to a monkey-toss gumball machine, each project includes
mice, colorful stacking discs, spinning tops, and bowling pins. a color photograph, a tools and materials list, a full diagram,
More skilled toymakers will enjoy the challenge of crafting a woodworking plans, and instructions for using the finished prod-
kaleidoscope and a walking cow. Variations for each project uct. Covering all the methods necessary for creation—selecting
allow crafters to personalize each toy, and a brief history of how wood, drilling and shaping, making wheels and axles, and decora-
and where the toy was used provides added value and interest. tion—these constructions are simple enough for children and par-
ents to complete together, all in an afternoon’s time.
Chris Reid is a trained engineer and has been turning wood for
more than 50 years. Bob Gilsdorf is a third-generation woodworker who is active in
WOODWORKING, 192 PAGES, 8.5 X 11 the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Young Life organizations. He
30 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Step back in history with these extensively Tips for using hand tools while working
researched period pieces with wood
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The truth behind the methodical killing The basis for the critically acclaimed film In the
of a notorious activist Valley of Elah
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A powerful and moving glimpse into the A groundbreaking account of the eclectic history,
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One family’s journey through American history Observations on the metamorphosis of small-
town America
Middling Folk
Three Seas, Three Centuries, One Scots-Irish Family Boom Town
Linda H. Matthews How Wal-Mart Transformed an All-American
Town Into an International Community
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Telling the stories of those who quietly conducted the business • Author’s previous works sold more than 120,000 copies
and built the livelihoods that made their societies prosper or fail, • Advertising in American Sociological Review, Harpers.org, Mother
this account shows how one Scots-Irish American family, the Jones, Nation (online), New York Review of Books, Northern
Hammills—millers, wagon makers, and blacksmiths—lived out Arkansas newspapers, Oxford American, and Shelf Awareness
their lives against the backdrop of the American Revolution, the Investigating the personal stories behind the headquarters of the
Civil War, and westward expansion. Spanning three centuries Wal-Mart empire, this examination focuses on the growth of
from the shores of Ireland to the Chesapeake Bay Area to the Bentonville, Arkansas—a microcosm of America’s social, political,
Pacific Northwest, this saga brings to life the early days of the and cultural shift. Numerous personalities are interviewed, includ-
founding of this country through the lens of the middle class. ing a multimillionaire Palestinian refugee who arrived penniless
From revolutions, uprisings, and economic booms and busts to and is now dedicated to building a synagogue, a Mexican mother
owning slaves in the colonial South, these personal encounters of three who was fired after injuring herself on the job, a black
through dramatic historical events depict the private dramas— executive hired to diversify Wal-Mart whose arrival coincided with
tragic deaths, business successes and failures, love and loss—of a KKK rally, and a Hindu father concerned about interracial dat-
the ordinary families who helped shape this country and man- ing. In documenting these citizens’ stories, this account reveals the
aged to hold their own through turbulent times. challenges and issues facing those who compose this and other
Linda H. Matthews is the cofounder and former publisher of “boom towns”—where demographics, the economy, and immigra-
Chicago Review Press. She is the coauthor of The Balancing Act: tion and migration patterns are continually in flux.
A Career and a Family and has contributed several articles to The Marjorie Rosen is an associate professor in the department of
Mill Racer, the monthly newsletter of the Occoquan Historical journalism, communication, and theatre at Lehman College–
Society of Occoquan, Virginia. She lives in Evanston, Illinois. CUNY. She is the author of Popcorn Venus: Women, Movies &
HISTORY/BIOGRAPHY, 368 PAGES, 6 X 9 the American Dream and What Nigel Knew and the coauthor of
16 B & W PHOTOS, 9 MAPS Mia & Woody: Love and Betrayal. She lives in New York City.
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An autobiographical account of race, journalism, A revelatory look at the new African Americans
and a white-establishment media giant
Post Black
My Times in Black and White How a New Generation Is Redefining
Race and Power at the New York Times African American Identity
Gerald M. Boyd Ytasha L. Womack and Derek T. Dingle
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Highlighting certain socioeconomic and cultural trends, this
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exploration discloses the new dynamics shaping contemporary
A rags-to-riches story of the climb from urban poverty to success lives of African Americans. Using information from conversa-
at the New York Times, this insider’s view of struggle and change tions with mavericks within black communities—such as entre-
at the nation’s premier newspaper reconstructs the most contro- preneurs, artists, scholars, and activists as well as members of
versial period in the paper’s history and records how journalists both the working and upper classes—this powerful examination
reported and edited the biggest events of the past two decades. A gives voice to what the author has deemed “post black”
candid discussion on race, this memoir is the inspirational story approaches to business, lifestyles, and religion that are nowhere
of a man who covered presidents, documented extraordinary else reflected as part of black life. The argument states that this
social and cultural challenges, led his team to an unprecedented new, complex black identity is strikingly different than the
number of Pulitzers, stumbled disastrously during an unjust images handed down from previous generations and offers new
scandal, and in the end discovered the true value of his life. examples of behavior, such as those shown by President Obama,
gays and lesbians, young professionals, and black Buddhists.
Gerald M. Boyd was the first black managing editor at the New Contending that this new generation feels as unwelcome in tra-
York Times. During his 20-year tenure there, he served various ditional churches as in hip-hop clubs, this dynamic provocation
roles, including White House correspondent. A Neiman Fellow at dispels myths about current, popular black identity.
Harvard, he was a board member of the American Society of
Newspaper Editors and was named the Journalist of the Year by Ytasha L. Womack is a journalist, a filmmaker, and the coeditor of
the National Association of Black Journalists. Robin D. Stone is the award-winning anthology Beats, Rhymes, and Life. She is the
the author of No Secrets, No Lies: How Black Families Can director and producer of several award-winning films, including
Heal from Sexual Abuse; a former deputy editor of Health maga- The Engagement, Love Shorts, and Tupac. Her work has appeared
zine; a former executive editor of Essence magazine; and the in the Chicago Tribune, Emerge, Essence, Honey, King, VIBE, and
founding editor in chief of www.essence.com. She lives in New XXL. She lives in Chicago. Derek T. Dingle is the senior vice presi-
York City. dent and editor in chief of Black Enterprise magazine.
MEDIA & JOURNALISM/AFRICAN AMERICAN, 432 PAGES, 6 X 9 AFRICAN AMERICAN, 200 PAGES, 6 X 9
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Revisiting the real “King of the Wild Frontier” Before the Donald, there was the Commodore,
Nucky, Jimmy, Stumpy, and Hap
David Crockett in Congress
The Rise and Fall of the Poor Man’s Friend Boardwalk Empire
James R. Boylston and Allen J. Wiener The Birth, High Times, and Corruption
of Atlantic City
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Nelson Johnson
Countering the widespread historical persona of David Crockett
as little more than a coonskin-capped, buckskin-clad frontier hero, • Co-op available
this remarkable biography chronicles his life in politics, revealing • HBO pilot in production, directed by Martin Scorsese (The
him instead as an inveterate entrepreneur, advocate for the poor, Departed, Goodfellas) and written by Terence Winter (The
and career politician with a talent for hardball campaigning. Sopranos), starring Steve Buscemi (Fargo), Kelly Macdonald (No
Through a careful review of his letters, speeches, and political cir- Country for Old Men), Michael Pitt (Dawson’s Creek), and Academy
culars, this provocative and insightful examination provides a Award–nominee Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road)
unique, long-ignored perspective on the man behind the legend From its inception, Atlantic City has always been a town dedi-
and corrects inaccurate portrayals perpetuated by previous works, cated to the fast buck, and this wide-reaching history offers a riv-
most notably John B. Shackford’s landmark 1956 biography. eting account of its past 100 years—from the city’s heyday as a
Following his political rise from justice of the peace and magistrate Prohibition-era mecca of lawlessness to its rebirth as a legitimate
to two-term representative in the Tennessee State Legislature and casino resort in the modern era. A colorful cast of characters, led
three-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives, this by Enoch “Nucky” Johnson, populates this stranger-than-fiction
account fully documents the elections of 1829, 1831, 1833, and account of corrupt politics and the toxic power structure that
1835 and details the progress of both the Tennessee Land Bill and grew out of guile, finesse, and extortion. Atlantic City’s shadowy
the Indian Removal Bill. past—through its rise, fall, and rebirth—is given new light in this
Jim Boylston is a member of the Alamo Society and the Alamo revealing, and often appalling, study of legislative abuse and
Battlefield Association and has written articles for the Alamo organized crime.
Journal and the Crockett Chronicle. He is the creator and moder- Nelson Johnson practiced law for 30 years, during which time he
ator of the Alamo Studies online forum, www.alamostudies.com. was active in Atlantic City and Atlantic County politics. He is cur-
He lives in Orlando, Florida. Allen J. Wiener is the author of The rently a judge of the New Jersey Superior Court, sitting in the Civil
Beatles: The Ultimate Recording Guide and The Music of the Division of Atlantic County. He lives in Hammonton, New Jersey.
Alamo. He lives in Potomac, Maryland.
HISTORY/REGIONAL: MID-ATLANTIC, 296 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5
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Surprising truths about pirate society in the 1700s A history of Native American opposition
to European colonial domination
Life Under the Jolly Roger
Reflections on Golden Age Piracy 500 Years of Indigenous
Gabriel Kuhn Resistance
“Brings the golden age of piracy to life and shows us the link to Second edition
contemporary radical politics . . . A well-reasoned analysis of
Gord Hill
their legacy.” —Luis A. Fernandez, author, Policing Dissent
Dissecting the conflicting views of the golden age of pirates—as An alternative and unorthodox view of the colonization of the
romanticized villains on one hand and genuine social rebels on Americas by Europeans is offered in this concise history.
the other—this fascinating chronicle explores the political and Eurocentric studies of the conquest of the Americas present colo-
cultural significance of these nomadic outlaws by examining a nization as a civilizing force for good, and the native populations
wide range of ethnographical, sociological, and philosophical as primitive or worse. Colonization is seen as a mutually benefi-
standards. The meanings of race, gender, sexuality, and disability cial process, in which “civilization” was brought to the natives
in pirate communities are analyzed and contextualized, as are the who in return shared their land and cultures. The opposing his-
pirates’ forms of organization, economy, and ethics. Going torical camp views colonization as a form of genocide in which
beyond simple swashbuckling adventures, the examination also the native populations were passive victims overwhelmed by
discusses the pirates’ self-organization, the internal make-up of European military power. In this fresh examination, an activist
the crews, and their early-1700s philosophies—all of which help and historian of native descent argues that the colonial powers
explain who they were and what they truly wanted. Asserting met resistance from the indigenous inhabitants and that these
that pirates came in all shapes, sexes, and sizes, this engaging confrontations shaped the forms and extent of colonialism. This
study ultimately portrays pirates not just as mere thieves and account encompasses North and South America, the develop-
killers but as radical activists with their own society and moral ment of nation-states, and the resurgence of indigenous resist-
code fighting against an empire. ance in the post-World War II era.
Gabriel Kuhn is the author of Sober Living for the Revolution: Gord Hill is a member of the Kwakwaka’wakw nation. He is a
Hardcore Punk, Straight Edge, and Radical Politics and Women writer, an artist, and a militant activist. He has been active in the
Pirates and the Politics of the Jolly Roger. Indigenous resistance, anticolonial, and anticapitalist move-
ments—often using the pseudonym Zig Zag. He lives in
HISTORY/POLITICAL SCIENCE, 272 PAGES, 6 X 9 Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Winning tactics for crafting admission essays An innovative approach to winnowing college
options to the schools that are ideal for the student
50 Successful Ivy League
Application Essays 8 First Choices
An Expert’s Strategies for Getting into College
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Joyce Slayton Mitchell
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Phoenix, Arizona; and San Francisco (October) the top eight colleges that are the strongest fit for them.
• Authors’ previous books sold more than 200,000 copies Establishing readers as anthropologists, students will learn to
The powerful tools in this invaluable resource equip students with observe 20 campus cultures, assess each one, and research their
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from Ivy League schools, as well as Caltech, Duke, MIT, Stanford, about getting into college. Written by a college counselor with
and University of Chicago, are analyzed in detail, highlighting tech- decades of experience, this guide offers insight into the college
niques to emulate and mistakes to avoid. College admission officers admissions process and allows students to hone in on the schools
from some of these schools provide informative strategies and that are right for them.
inside information on their writing assessment criteria. A compre- Joyce Mitchell writes for college advice columns in both the
hensive writing workshop provides tips toward selecting topics, Hardwick Gazette (Vermont) and the teen edition of the China
developing stories, editing drafts, and applying finishing touches. Daily. She has served as the director of college advising at
Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe are schools in New Jersey and New York City, an editorial advisory
the authors of 1001 Ways to Pay Also available: board member for the College Board’s Review, and a school
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Admission Essays, and Sallie Mae Career Planning and Winning the Heart of the College
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Third edition Anyone can recycle a plastic bottle by tossing it into a bin, but it
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and Raleigh, North Carolina; Jacksonville, Florida; Los Angeles; tle rockets, gliding rockets, long-tail rockets, cluster rockets,
Phoenix, Arizona; and San Francisco (October) whistling rockets, ring-finned rockets, and a jumbo version made
• Authors’ previous books sold more than 200,000 copies from a five-gallon water-cooler tank. Clear, step-by-step instruc-
Examining the two basic components of scholarship competi- tions with full-color illustrations accompany each project, along
tion—essays and interviews—this vital guidebook offers practical with photographs of the author firing his creations into the sky.
advice and real-life examples to guide students through the entire Paul Jarvis is a full-time engineer and a trained pyrotechnician.
application process. A roundtable panel of judges and applicants
supply inside information regarding the winning qualities sought SCIENCE, 112 PAGES, 5.75 X 7.75
150 COLOR PHOTOS, 80 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS,
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Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe are the authors of numerous titles,
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MiniWeapons
of Mass Destruction
Build Implements of Spitball Warfare
John Austin
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With the advent of modern household products and office sup-
plies—binder clips, clothespins, rubber bands, ballpoint pens,
toothpicks, paper clips, plastic utensils, and matches and bar-
beque lighters—troublemakers of all stripes have the compo-
nents needed to build an impressive, if somewhat miniaturized,
arsenal. Detailed, step-by-step instructions for each project are
provided, including materials and ammo lists, clear diagrams,
and construction tips. The 35 devices include catapults, sling-
shots, minibombs, darts, and combustion shooters—build a tiny
trebuchet from paper clips and a D-cell battery, wrap a penny in
a string of paper caps to create a surprisingly impressive
“bomb,” and convert champagne party poppers and pen casings
into a three-barreled bazooka. Finally, plans are provided for a
top secret concealing book to hide your stash, as well as tar-
gets—cardboard critters, big-headed aliens, and zombies—for
shooting practice. Never let your cubicle, home office, or person-
al space go undefended again!
John Austin is a professional toy designer and author of Cubical
Warfare and Prank University. He lives in Appleton, Wisconsin.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Play It Safe
1. Small Launchers
2. Bows and Slingshots
3. Darts
4. Catapults
5. Combustion Shooters
6. Mini Bombs and Claymore Mines
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My Brother Michael
Mary Stewart
“This detective adventure . . . is seen through the eyes of a char-
acteristic Stewart heroine; and surely there are few more attrac-
tive young women in today’s popular fiction.”
—New York Times
“Mary Stewart’s best novel to date . . . The villains are wonder-
fully ruthless, the people—major and minor—are alive and pic-
turesque, and the treasure-hunt theme has perhaps never had
such an awesome and uplifting object. This one is truly delight-
ful, and exciting enough for anyone.” —San Francisco Chronicle
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First published in 1960, this classic novel, with its superb min-
gling of romance and suspense and its vivid and foreboding
descriptions, chronicles Camilla Haven’s adventure to Delphi in
the company of a charming but quietly determined Englishman
named Simon Lester. Camilla begins to investigate the craggy
ruins of the mountainside with Simon, who believes his brother
Michael stumbled upon something of great importance before he
was murdered. Soon, however, Simon and Camilla learn that they
are not alone in their search and that Michael’s death is still
remembered by others in whom brooding passion and unresolved
conflict still rage. Endlessly evocative prose pairs with a relentless
pace in this stirring novel that leads to a last terrifying moment
on the slopes of Parnassus where, high above the majestic serenity
of Delphi, love and hatred meet in a climactic conclusion.
Mary Stewart is the author of 20 novels, including the Merlin
trilogy, The Ivy Tree, Nine Coaches Waiting, and Thornyhold.
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He disappeared into the darkness of the cleft. I waited. Once
again, far away, I thought I heard that little thread of music,
The Ivy Tree the ghostly echo of the pan-pipes. Heard now, in this hot cruel
9781556527265 corrie, the sound spoke no longer of Arcadia, and the kindly
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It had gone. I had imagined it again. I stood with my hands
tightly clasped together in front of me, and made myself wait
without moving.
Simon showed in the darkness of the cleft, like a beckoning
ghost. I almost ran towards him into the cool darkness of the
cave.
After the glare of day the place was dead-dark. It was like
running against a black velvet curtain. I stopped, blinded. I felt
Simon’s arm come round me, guiding me in out of the light, then
Nine Coaches Waiting Thornyhold he switched on a torch. The light seemed feeble and probing
9781556526183 9781556527937 after the blaze of day, but we could see. . . .
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Discover the gilded lives of the early prospectors The next chapter in a captivating portrait of the
and pioneers Civil War era
Bringing to life the thrilling days of the California gold rush, this • Co-op available
novel follows the men and women who were already there when • Previous edition sold more than 250,000 copies
it all began with the first discovery of gold in 1848—when San Illuminating an enigma of the past, this is the provocative continu-
Francisco was a village of 900 people. Kendra came because her ation of the irrefutable chronicle of Sally Hemings—Thomas
stepfather was an army officer assigned to duty in San Francisco. Jefferson’s mistress, the mother of his children, and the slave he
Ted said he came because he was bored working in a New York would never set free, even when the scandal nearly cost him the
law office. And Marny went to the mining camp called Shiny presidency. Epic in proportion yet rendered in exquisite detail, this
Gulch to set up a gambling tent called the Calico Palace. These controversial story begins in 1822, recounting the tale of Harriet
were the people who went up to the hills and came back stagger- Hemings, Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings’ beautiful and
ing under the weight of the treasure they carried and who began headstrong slave daughter. Harriet is allowed to run away from
transforming San Francisco from a shantytown into one of the Monticello and pass for white, as Jefferson had promised Sally
most brilliant cities in the world. Witness the foundation of the their children would be able to do. Experiencing the turbulent
golden empire before the first 49ers arrived; this is frontier events leading up to the American Civil War, Harriet eventually
California brought to vivid life. finds herself thrust into the very heart of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Gwen Bristow was the author of Celia Garth, Golden Dreams, Astonishing in its depiction of American history, this is an authen-
Jubilee Trail, This Side of Glory, and Tomorrow Is Forever. tic and classic account of love and color in the United States.
Includes a new reader’s guide written especially for this edition.
FICTION, 608 PAGES, 5.5 X 8
1 MAP Barbara Chase-Riboud is an award-
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A disquieting tale of disaster and betrayal A novel of the fantastic life and times
of Sacagawea’s son
The Carnivore
A Novel Museum of Human Beings
Mark Sinnett A Novel
• Co-op available Colin Sargent
• Advertising in Bookninja Magazine, Broken Pencil, Geist Magazine, “From the beginning to the novel’s spellbinding conclusion, play-
Globe and Mail, Matrix, Quill & Quire, and Taddle Creek wright and poet Sargent allows us an intimate glimpse into what
could have been the heart of Jean-Baptiste. This memorable
When Hurricane Hazel tore through Toronto on October 15,
novel will captivate all who read it. Highly recommended.”
1954, it left its mark on both the city and its inhabitants. In the
—Library Journal, starred review
aftermath, a young cop named Ray Townes emerges as a hero—
numerous accounts detail the way he battled the raging Humber • Co-op available
River to save those trapped in their homes—and his story is fea- • New in paper; also available in cloth (9781590131671)
tured prominently in the newspapers, thrusting him into the spot-
From deprivation in the wilderness to the lavish courts of
light as a local celebrity. Meanwhile, his wife Mary is wrestling
European nobility, this poignant historical novel explores the life
with doubts about her husband’s heroism. While performing her
and quest of Jean-Baptiste Charbonneau, the son of Sacagawea.
own miracles the night of the storm as a nurse at a mud-filled,
After the famed Lewis and Clark expedition and the death of his
overcrowded emergency room, Mary met a woman—disoriented
mother, Jean-Baptiste was brought up as Clark’s foster son. He
and near death—with a disturbingly peculiar recollection of
was eventually paraded throughout Europe as a curiosity from
events. While Mary tries to shake her suspicions about Ray as
the wilds of America, labeled as a half gentleman and half ani-
they rebuild their life in the shell-shocked city, she can’t help but
mal, entertaining nobility as a concert pianist. Jean-Baptiste
wonder about her husband and that fateful night. When a
returns to North America with a burning desire to create his own
reporter comes knocking 50 years later to revisit that horrendous
place in the New World. In doing, so he returns to the heart of
night, the truth begins to surface and threatens to destroy them.
the American wilderness on an epic quest for ultimate identity
Mark Sinnett is the author of The Border Guards, Bull, The that brings sacrifice, loss, and the distant promise of redemption.
Landing, and Some Late Adventure of the Feelings. He lives in
Colin Sargent is a playwright and the author of three books of
Kingston, Ontario.
poetry. He is the founder and publisher of Portland Magazine.
FICTION, 288 PAGES, 6 X 9 He lives in Portland, Maine.
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The next installment in the exhilarating A high seas adventure of loss and revenge
Kydd Sea Adventures series
The Privateer’s Revenge
Invasion A Kydd Sea Adventure
A Kydd Sea Adventure • New in paper; also available in cloth (9781590131657)
In the 10th book of the popular series, rumors fly of Napoleon’s Following the loss of his fiancée, Lieutenant Thomas Kydd
planned invasion of England, and British naval commander descends into depression in this installment of the riveting nauti-
Thomas Kydd is sent to liaise with American inventor, Robert cal-adventure series. Rescued from despair by his close friend
Fulton, who has created “infernal machines” that can wreak Renzi, Kydd finds life increasingly difficult when he is framed
mass destruction from a distance. Fulton believes that his inven- and dismissed from his ship. The pair eke out a pitiful existence
tions, namely the submarine and torpedo, will win the day for in Guernsey, where, in a moment of desperation, Renzi offers his
the power that possesses them, and Kydd must help him develop services to the Prince de Bouillon and becomes embroiled in
the devices. Despite his own scruples, believing that standing covert operations. Meanwhile, Kydd accepts the captaincy of a
man-to-man is the only honorable way to fight, Kydd agrees to privateer and is soon taking many prizes. Kydd longs to rejoin
take part in the crucial testing of these weapons of mass destruc- his rightful place in the navy, however, and when he gets his
tion, which just may decide the fate of England. chance, he risks all for revenge and restoration.
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A compelling and necessary tale of tough Violence erupts in a peaceful modern country
judgment for corporate unaccountability
Lonely Hearts Killer
Lives Less Valuable Tomoyuki Hoshino
A Novel “A major novel by Tomoyuki Hoshino, one of the most com-
Derrick Jensen pelling and challenging writers in Japan today.”
—Thomas LaMarre,
“Derrick Jensen is a man driven to stare without flinching at the
William Dawson Professor of East Asian Studies,
baleful design of our culture . . . His analysis of our culture’s
McGill University
predilection for hatred and destruction will rattle your bones.”
—Daniel Quinn, author, Ishmael • Advertising in Journal of Asian Studies, Otaku USA magazine,
and Positions: East Asia Cultures Critique
• Author’s previous books sold more than 100,000 copies
• Part of the Flashpoint series, which includes Songs of the Dead Taking on a subject that is still largely avoided in Japan, this
(9781604860443) powerful thriller explores the threat posed by an emperor, even
in a ceremonial role, to a democratic government. Set in a fic-
Putting corporate disregard for ecology on trial, this novel fol-
tional island country, the novel is told from the perspective of a
lows Vexcorp, a wealthy corporation that, at a safe distance,
group of young adults who are embroiled in their private prob-
counts both the lives of others and the health of the environment
lems of friendship, work, and sex. Much of the plot is revealed
as expenses on a balance sheet—but that distance is about to col-
though their internet postings, which gradually become a tool of
lapse. Malia is an activist who has lost faith in systemic reform,
resistance when the country’s popular young emperor dies and
and Eddie is a street thug torn by grief at his younger sister’s
his sister is next in line to the throne. In the confusion that fol-
death. When Eddie mugs Malia, she compares him to Vexcorp,
lows, martial law is declared and the populace, obsessed with
triggering a storm inside him. That storm only clears when he
fears about personal and national security, agrees to accept a
identifies the real agent of his pain: Larry Gordon, Vexcorp’s
new authoritarian government. Horrified by the rapid swing in
CEO. Injury requires justice, so Eddie kidnaps Gordon, and pres-
the nation’s politics, the main characters confront the brutality
ents him to Malia for judgment. As bystanders become involved
that is eroding support for basic rights and environmental and
and time runs out, Malia is forced to make grueling moral deci-
humanitarian reforms.
sions between survival and loyalty, safety and courage, agency
and despair. Tomoyuki Hoshino made his literary debut in Japan in 1997 and
is the author of 12 novels, including Fantasista, which won the
Derrick Jensen is a teacher, an activist, and the author of The
Noma Bungei award in 2003, and The Mermaid Sings Wake Up,
Culture of Make Believe, Endgame, and A Language Older Than
which won the Mishima Prize in 2000. He is also known in
Words. He lives in Crescent City, California.
Japan for his nonfiction essays on art, politics, social issues, and
FICTION, 224 PAGES, 5 X 8 sports—particularly soccer.
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Originally written in 1933, this classic sea adventure tells of the • Author’s previous works sold more than one million copies
Blackgauntlet and her homeward-bound race from China to With a fascinating introduction that provides historical context
London. Disaster strikes when the ship is struck at night by a for the book, this rendition of novelist Daniel Defoe’s historical
passing steamer—only half of the crew manages to escape to the account details the life of John Gow, the notorious 18th-century
lifeboat while the others perish. Cruiser, the 22-year-old second pirate who ransacked the waves. Leaving home at an early age to
mate who has always longed to be captain, takes command of sail the seas, Gow overthrew the crew of the ship Caroline,
the survivors as they plan to sail 700 miles to the island of Fayal. which propelled him to the rank of Captain. He exploited
Cruiser and his crew battle all odds, including sharks, potential French, Spanish, and Portuguese ships, establishing himself as an
mutiny, a leaky boat, too few provisions, and the sea herself, in infamous seaman adept at evading authorities at sea and ashore.
this taut and haunting narrative. Perfect for any collector of fiction or for those interested in pira-
John Masefield was Poet Laureate of Great Britain and the cy and maritime history, this adventurous tale is a faithful,
author of The Box of Delights, The Midnight Folk, and Salt- unedited reproduction of Defoe’s original.
Water Ballards. He spent many years traveling by ship, including Daniel Defoe has been credited as the father of the English novel.
years working on a hospital ship for the Red Cross. He is the author of many books, including Moll Flanders and
FICTION, 250 PAGES, 4.5 X 7 Robinson Crusoe. He harbored strong political views, which led
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A young woman’s disturbing obsession leads A mystery from one of Norway’s leading authors
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Volumes one and two of the trilogy often considered Hungary’s War and Peace
Miklós Bánffy
Foreword by Patrick Leigh Fermor
Translated by Patrick Thursfield and Katlin Bánffy-Jelen
• Co-op available
• Author’s previous books sold more than 35,000 copies
Miklós Bánffy was a diplomat, a member of parliament, and a foreign minister in the early 1920s. He signed the peace treaty with
the U.S. that granted Hungary’s admission to the League of Nations. He is the author of The Phoenix Land and volumes one, two,
and three of the Transylvanian trilogy: They Were Counted, They Were Found Wanting and They Were Divided. Patrick Leigh
Fermor is the author of numerous travel books, including Between the Wood and the Water: On Foot to Constantinople, A Time of
Gifts: On Foot to Constantinople, and A Time to Keep Silence. Patrick Thursfield is a translator and a former Times journalist and
television writer. Katlin Bánffy-Jelen is a translator and the daughter of Miklós Bánffy. They are the cowinners of the Weidenfeld
Translation Prize for their translation of volume three of the Transylvanian trilogy, They Were Divided.
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Four tragic lives intertwine during the Spanish An exotic mix of gay, war-themed short stories
Civil War
A Casualty of War
Blind Sunflowers The Arcadia Book of Gay Short Stories
Alberto Méndez Edited by Peter Burton
“Readers should be grateful to have this book, and English read- • Co-op available
ers doubly grateful for Nick Caistor’s impeccable translation.” • Author’s previous titles have sold more than 50,000 copies
—Times Literary Supplement • A finalist for the 2008 Lambda Literary Award in the LGBT
• Awarded the Critic’s Prize and the National Prize for Literature Anthologies category
in 2005 In this grisly anthology of gay-themed short stories, a carefully
• Serialized in the New Yorker in 2006 selected assortment of fictional vignettes are brought together to
• Now a major film by director José Luis Cuerda and starring Javier form an eclectic compilation of stories on conflict and war.
Cámara and Maribel Verdú Opening with an insider’s take on military brutality in war-torn
In this beautifully translated account of loss and reconciliation Baghdad and following with a blend of acclaimed authors—such
set in the time of the Spanish Civil War, four subtly connected as Neil Bartlett, Desmond Hogan, and Richard Zimler—and up-
vignettes come together to form a cohesive narrative that under- and-comers, this heart-wrenching anthology represents writings
lines the horrors of the war in Spain. The stories are narrated in from a wide range of international locales, including Britain,
the same engaging spirit but are clearly set apart by the individ- Ireland, Spain, Canada, and the United States. Sometimes seri-
ual voices of the narrating characters: a captain in Franco’s army ous, often sinister, at times light-hearted, and always absorbing,
who renounces winning the war on the very day of victory; a these stories contain something to satisfy readers of all tastes.
young poet who flees with his pregnant girlfriend and is forced Peter Burton is the editor of six anthologies of gay short stories,
to grow up quickly, only to die within a few months; a prisoner three of which were Lambda Literary Award finalists. He is the
in Porlier’s jail who refuses to live a lie so that his executioner former literary editor of both Gay News and Gay Times and has
can be held accountable; and a lustful deacon who hides his written or contributed to more than 30 books, including
desires behind the apostolic fascism that clamors for the purify- Amongst the Aliens, The Mammoth Book of Gay Short Stories,
ing blood of the defeated. Combining power and passion with and Parallel Lives.
delicacy and literary art, these heartbreaking tales blur the line
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An American officer switches sides at the height Murderers from different centuries tell their
of the Cold War connected chilling accounts
Kit Fournier, a disaffected former American officer, goes deep • Co-op available
undercover and sides with the enemy in this sophisticated espi- Constructed as reflections of one another, this pair of playfully
onage thriller that takes place at the height of the Cold War. unsettling, wonderfully sensual thrillers explores the secrets of
Giving a unique look into the CIA in London, Kit faces not only desire and the dark yearning to make history—and the drastic
the looming arms race and an impending H-bomb apocalypse but lengths some will go to in order to do so. Set in first-century
also a crisis of the soul—brought about by the unveiling of his Rome, the first tale tells of Mazuf, a homosexual scribe who is
own dark, personal secret that might prove more deadly than the driven to kill. The second story, set in modern-day Boston, focus-
dispatches he’s decoding. In a world where sexual blackmail and es on the sexual exploits of a Harvard student, eventually reveal-
personal betrayal are essential skills, the consequences of siding ing that he, too, is a murderer. Carefully intertwining the two
with the enemy are exposed in this gripping historical drama. narratives of the young murderers, this novel ultimately begs the
Edward Wilson served as an officer in Vietnam and was decorat- question Can actions change not just the future but, more com-
ed with the Bronze Star and a U.S. Army commendation medal pellingly, the past?
for valor. He is the author of A River in May. José Luis de Juan is the prize-winning author of a short story col-
FICTION, 274 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 lection, a book of essays, and four novels in his native Spanish.
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Shamrock Alley
A Novel
Ronald Damien Malfi
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When Secret Service agent John Mavio infiltrates a ring of
organized crime leaders involved in an elaborate counterfeit
money operation, including two violent Irish criminals from
Hell’s Kitchen, he risks his life to stop what may be the most
sinister operation in the country’s history. Every step of drugs,
booze, and blood brings him closer to his own demise in a gory,
dangerous undercover world far removed from his own personal
reality, which includes his pregnant wife and terminally ill father.
But when these two worlds meet, Mavio must implement every
skill he has learned to save himself, his family, and the people of
New York City.
Ronald Damien Malfi is the author of The Fall Of Never, The
Nature Of Monsters, and Via Dolorosa. He lives in Baltimore.
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Excerpt:
“Freeze, goddamn it!”
“Police! Nobody move!”
John hit the wall as if struck by a passing locomotive and wasted no time gathering his legs up around his body and rolling
behind the corner edge of the bar. His head struck the side of the bar and bright, oily spirals exploded behind his eyelids. Legs
flitted past him; a barstool crashed to the floor. Breathing heavily, his throat suddenly burned. Something flailed beside him. It
was Jeffrey Clay, the color abruptly drained from his face, his eyes bugging out to the size of chicken eggs. Clay fumbled with a
.38, juggled it as if unaccustomed to its weight and texture.
He waved a hand at Clay. “Shit,” he hissed through clenched teeth. “Shit, Jeffrey!”
Jeffrey Clay did not hear him.
They were pegged behind the bar and against the wall. One of the officers shouted for them to stand, and no one moved. The
room thundered like a series of amplified heartbeats. Frantically, John surveyed his immediate area for any sign of Francis
Deveneau. At first he didn’t see him, but then caught a glimpse of the man edging back across the floor on his hands and knees,
his face twisted, his eyes darting. He was crawling backward toward a darkened room. Their eyes met briefly and locked.
Tressa Walker had pressed herself against the doorframe behind the bar, her pale, slender arms wrapped tight around her
knees. She was visibly shaking; John thought he could almost hear the sound of her head thudding against the wall, her teeth
rattling in her skull . . .
“Stand up!” one of the cops shouted. The voice was too close. John could sense their presence all around him, thick like
humidity. The walls vibrated. “Stand up slow!”
John slid himself against the wall beside Clay. The guy was shaking. He pushed his hand against Clay’s gun. “Chill out,” he
half-whispered. “Chill out. You’re gonna blow your own goddamn foot off. Give me the gun.”
Clay didn’t respond.
“Jeffrey . . .” He closed his fingers around the grip of Clay’s gun, slid his index finger behind the trigger. “Give it to me . . .”
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of human trafficking secrets in a small town
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The Lemuria Project
Barry Pollack
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On the tropical island of Diego Garcia in the middle of the
Indian Ocean, the United States has gathered together its most
talented geneticists to work on the top-secret Lemuria Project.
These secret experiments create a revolutionary new warrior so
strong and so valiant that the age of casualties of war would
become only a sad and distant memory. Haunted by a dark and
dangerous past, Colonel Link McGraw is the officer chosen to
train these new soldiers. He understands the rules of engagement
and agrees to serve his country, reestablish his professional repu-
tation, and secure his freedom in the process. As a trained and
commissioned officer in the United States Armed Forces,
McGraw knows what constitutes the perfect soldier: following
orders without question. When Egyptian beauty Fala al Shodaha
and Israeli Joshua Krantz, scientists in their own right, stumble
across the top-secret project, they are determined to uncover its
true nature and pursue their quest to Diego Garcia. Tensions
mount as Krantz and McGraw clash over the project—and vie
for the affection of the lovely Fala. When they discover they
aren’t the only ones on the island competing for her attention,
shocking truths are revealed that beg the question, Is it too late
Excerpt: to save themselves—and the entire human race—from almost
certain annihilation?
There was a small clinic in the town with broken-tiled,
almost dirt floors, a dozen beds, one doctor, and a few Barry Pollack is an emergency-room physician and a writer who
nurses. Unlike the antiseptic odors of most medical facili- has written prime-time television screenplays, a newspaper col-
ties, this one reeked of urine and feces. The doctor had umn, and a travel book. He also wrote and directed Cool Breeze,
little to offer, some basic antibiotics, bandages, and most the 1972 blaxploitation remake of John Huston’s 1950 classic
importantly, the gift of pain relief: intravenous narcotics, Asphalt Jungle. He lives in West Lake Village, California.
in the form of the local homegrown heroin. If you survived
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soldier wielding a battle scythe have done this? The man
had been blinded. His lips, tongue, and mouth were shred-
ded. He was fed through a feeding tube in his abdomen
and was in great pain, even with the heavy doses of
narcotics they were giving him.
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A race against time in rural Washington state Effervescent mystery meets offbeat comedy
in this page-turner
The Rock & Roll Queen
of Bedlam Diary of a Confessions Queen
A Wise-Cracking Tale of Secrets, Peril, Kathy Carmichael
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Mystery Scene (Fall), and Crime Spree (Holiday) last seven years after the disappearance of her husband, Dan. In
writing for True Lies Magazine, guilt-ridden Amy takes on the
Leggy, karaoke-singing Allegra Thome spends her days teaching abilities her fictional characters confess to, such as the time she
dysfunctional teens and her nights with a wealthy new thought she was psychic after researching clairvoyants. With
boyfriend. Her life is grand until she finds herself in the middle fatalistic acceptance of the craziness in her life, she uses humor
of a drug bust and meets Sloan, a rough-around-the-edges DEA to cope; but when the home Dan bought for them is about to be
agent. Soon after a student from her class disappears, things foreclosed, her only answer is his having him declared legally
quickly head south, and their search becomes a race against time dead and using his life insurance policy. Her home is safe—that
with dead bodies piling up and her own life in peril. is, until she receives a blackmail note. Equal parts mystery and
Marilee Brother is the author of Castle Ladyslipper and humor, this novel is sure to keep readers guessing—and laugh-
Moonstone. She lives in Selah, Washington. ing—until the end.
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A novel of drugs, guns, sex, and gold bullion Crime and corruption abound in this Toronto-
based thriller
Swap
A Mystery Everybody Knows
John McFetridge This is Nowhere
“Canada’s answer to Elmore Leonard, John McFetridge is going A Mystery
places.” —Toronto Star
John McFetridge
“[McFetridge is] a clear disciple of Elmore Leonard . . . a fun
read.” —Publishers Weekly “An absorbingly complex tale . . . There are wheels within
wheels, plots within plots, betrayals within betrayals—along with
When Toronto’s shadow city sprawls outwards with its vicious confusions and hopes.” —Toronto Sun
and encompassing criminal economy, all the local detectives can
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do is watch, grimace, and drink, sweeping up detritus left in the
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to keep up or too stupid to get out of the way. Detroit-born,
projects-raised, former soldier Get feels right at home here, hav- The seedy massage parlors, gang-ridden housing projects, and
ing returned from the business opportunities he sought in Iraq expensive mafia-run clubs of Toronto provide the backdrop for
and Afghanistan. Selling guns to biker gangs and hiding in a this riveting crime story featuring Detective Gord Bergeron.
veneer of respectability, he soon finds himself wavering because Plagued by unanswered questions in his personal life and at
of stick-up girl Sunitha. She wants him to help her rob the bik- work, Gord immerses himself in the investigation of a death that
ers’ gold bullion drug money and escape with her, swapping this may be terrorist-related. Did the Arab-looking man who fell 25
life for another. floors to his death jump, or was he pushed? Sharon MacDonald
may know the answer, but she is knee-deep in her own prob-
John McFetridge is the author of Below of the Line, Dirty Sweet,
lems—namely, her house arrest, the impending arrival of her
and Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere. He lives in Toronto.
drug lord ex-boyfriend, and the attention of the preternaturally
MYSTERY, 240 PAGES, 6 X 9 good-looking Ray. It’s only a matter of time until Sharon and
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A riveting police procedural set amongst jazz A young criminal longs for romance
clubs and high society
To Steal Her Love
Water-Blue Eyes Matti Joensuu
Domingo Villar • Co-op available
“Villar’s prose is brilliantly concise and depicts consistent scenes Detective Sergeant Timo Harjunpää takes on a strangely elusive
and characters.” —Babelia case in this mystery that begins with reports of a nocturnal visi-
“A piece of hard-boiled crime fiction. In luminous prose Villar tor who tiptoes through apartments in Helsinki. Nothing is
lets the Mediterranean space speak.” stolen or destroyed, but numerous women have awakened to an
—Times Literary Supplement unknown presence in their bedrooms, only to assume in the light
• Co-op available of morning that it was all a dream. The police take little notice at
• Part of the EuroCrime series, which includes Dead Horsemeat first, and the women themselves begin to doubt their sanity. As
(9781900850827), A Deal with the Devil (9781905147526), Final the evidence accumulates, the dragnet starts closing around a
Curtain (9781900850599), Janeites (9781900850735), and Rough local burglary ring’s lock-picker. When the suspect falls in love
Trade (9781900850872) with one of his nighttime victims, Harjunpää thinks his big
break has come, but his pursuit falters when he is forced to
Set amid the aromatic sea and forest of Vigo, Spain, this captivat- reassess his own private life.
ing thriller opens with the discovery of a young saxophonist
found murdered in his posh, beachside apartment. An unusually Matti Joensuu is one of Finland’s leading crime writers and until
cruel murder, the body is found tied by the wrists to the bed’s recently worked as an investigator in the Helsinki Police
headboard, with two glasses of whiskey nearby, and bearing Department. He is the author of Priest of Evil, and his books
hideous burns across its midsection. The disheartened police have been translated into 13 languages.
inspector assigned to the mysterious case, Leo Caldas, stealthily MYSTERY/FICTION, 216 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5
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Murder and lobsters abound in this classically Lushly illustrated look into the work of science
charming regional mystery fiction’s master artist
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work, takes on his first case when a lobsterman is found mur- (Spring)
dered on a downtown Portland pier. When a rare whale that had • Author’s previous books sold more than 12,000 copies
been frequenting the local bays turns up dead on shore, Geoff
enlists the help of his best friend, the newly appointed police Fantastic imagery, explosive color, and occasionally creepy cre-
chief, in an attempt to piece together the two deaths. Set on the ations merge together in this elaborate collection of the work of
scenic coast of southern Maine and filled with rich, evocative genius artist, Jack Gaughan. Extremely prolific and popular from
details of place, this whodunit offers a gripping, intelligent, and the 1960s through the 1980s, Gaughan is showcased in this
fast-paced mystery. chronicle that is the first detail the art and life of this master of
the science fiction and fantasy genre. Overflowing with samples
Simeon Gorges is a writer. He lives in Portland, Maine. of work from the artist’s personal archives and exploring exam-
MYSTERY/REGIONAL: NEW ENGLAND, 176 PAGES, 4.75 X 7.75 ples of his working method, this definitive guide provides an
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ISBN: 9781934866092 death, the New England Science Fiction Association created the
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Brown Coye, Cult Magazines: From A to Z, and Emshwiller:
Infinity X Two, which was nominated for both the Hugo and
Locus awards. His writings have also appeared in Comics
Journal, Filmfax, and Illustration Magazine. He lives in New
York City.
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Darkness
Two Decades of Modern Horror
Edited by Ellen Datlow
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• Author’s previous works have sold more than 150,000 copies
Compiling the finest in frightening tales, this unique anthology
offers a diverse selection of horror culled from the last 25
years. Hand selected from cutting-edge authors, each work
blends subtle psychology and mischievousness with disturbing-
ly visceral imagery. In the classic “Chattery Teeth,” Stephen
King provides a tautly drawn account of a traveling salesman
who unwisely picks up yet another hitchhiker, while in Peter
Straub’s eerie “The Juniper Tree,” a man whose nostalgia for
the movies of his childhood leads to his stolen innocence.
Renowned fantasy author George R. R. Martin weaves a sinis-
ter yarn about a young woman encountering a neighbor who
is overly enamored with her in “The Pear-Shaped Man.”
Combining acclaimed masters of the macabre, such as Clive
Barker, Poppy Z. Brite, and Thomas Ligotti, with bold new tal-
ents to the genre, including Kelly Link, Neil Gaiman, and
Stephen King’s son, Joe Hill, this distinctive collection of sto-
ries will delight and terrify.
Ellen Datlow has edited more than 50 anthologies, including
The Dark, The Del Rey Book of Science Fiction and Fantasy,
Excerpt from “My Father’s Mask” by Joe Hill: Inferno, Little Deaths, Poe, Twists of the Tales, and The Year’s
Best Fantasy and Horror. She coedited The Coyote Road,
“Why can’t you protect me?” I asked.
Salon Fantastique, and Troll’s Eye View and has won the
My mother said, “Because there are some things a mother’s love Locus Award, the Hugo Award, the Stoker Award, the
and a father’s courage can’t keep you safe from. Besides, who International Horror Guild Award, and the World Fantasy
could fight them? You know about playing card people. How Award for her editing. She lives in New York City.
they all go around with little golden hatchets and little silver
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“They’re all variations on the same plot. Metaphorical kings
fighting over the world’s limited supplies of wenches and
money.”
My mother regarded me seriously over the back of her seat, her
eyes luminous in the dark.
“We’re in trouble, Jack,” she said. “We’re in terrible trouble.”
“Okay,” I said.
“It’s been building for a while. We kept it from you at first,
because we didn’t want to scare you. But you have to know. It’s
right for you to know. We’re—well, you see—we don’t have any
money anymore. It’s the playing card people. They’ve been
working against us, poisoning investments, tying assets up in red
tape. They’ve been spreading the most awful rumors about your
father at work. I don’t want to upset you with the crude details.
They make menacing phone calls. They call me up in the middle
of the day and talk about the awful things they’re going to do to
me. To you. To all of us.”
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The latest in the dark adventures of supernatural A handful of eerie yarns spun from
detective Teddy London another world
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A girl battles the most deadly of killers— “I had to put this book down to catch my breath.”
her own mind —Steve Vernon, Cemetery Dance Weekly
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Whimsical yarns examine the thrill of the chase Vividly imagined tales from a new voice
in science fiction
Dreamwish Beasts and Snarks
Mike Resnick Are You There and Other Stories
“Resnick is thought-provoking, imaginative . . . and above all Jack Skillingstead
galactically grand.” —Los Angeles Times “Skillingstead ably maps the landscape of humankind’s pres-
• Co-op available ent—growing—confusion.” —Locus Magazine
At times humorous, at other times serious, this endearing collec- • Co-op available
tion of short fiction explores many concepts regarding fantastical Unconventional and deep, this dynamic collection of 26 stories
or futuristic safaris. Detailing the many contrasting pitfalls of offers a wealth of fantastical and horrifying settings. Several per-
hunting, a hardboiled detective attempts to locate a unicorn in spectives on life after death are explored—reincarnated swarms
New York City on New Year’s Day, and in a later tale, must of nanobots with digital personalities and a spirit wandering a
track down a millennia-old vampire in order to save his assis- bleak and violent city in search of lost love—as well as dynamic
tant. In the Nebula-nominated story “Hunting the Snark,” a clas- themes of alien invasion and Lovecraftian horror. In “Life on the
sical big-game hunt on a newly discovered planet develops Preservation,” the Earth has been devastated, but Seattle has
similarities to Lewis Carroll’s famous poem, yet ends with a sur- been preserved in a time loop taking place one day before world
prising twist. In “The Soul Eater” and “Nicobar Lane—The Soul destruction, and a young girl who has never known such opu-
Eater’s Story,” separate views are offered from the hunter and the lence is sent to destroy the city. A man injured by a terrorist’s
hunted in an eccentric love story that incorporates elements of bomb discovers that he can relive the event, but if he chooses to
Moby Dick and the legend of the Flying Dutchman. Offering a save the woman at the table next to him, there will be dire conse-
few somber features, “Safari 2103 AD” looks at a world where quences to himself in “Rewind.” In the title story, a parapolice
the number of wild animals can be counted on one’s fingers, detective in hot pursuit of a serial killer receives help from a
while in “Bwana,” colonists leave industrialized Africa to create a responsive memory module of the killer’s mother, but soon dis-
paradise on a new world, only to discover how fragile they are. covers that he might be falling in love with the module. Edgy and
Imaginative and captivating, each narrative offers a unique spin surreal, each tale reflects on familiar, emotional issues and com-
on what it means to be a hunter. plex relationships from new and imaginative angles.
Mike Resnick is the author of numerous science fiction novels Jack Skillingstead is an author whose short stories have appeared
and short stories, including Dragon America, Lara Croft: Tomb in several anthologies, including Fast Forward 2, The Mammoth
Raider: The Amulet of Power, Return to Santiago, and Santiago. Book of New SF, The Year’s Best Fantasy & Horror, and The
He is the editor of This Is My Funniest and has won five Hugo Year’s Best Science Fiction, as well as numerous periodicals,
Awards and the Nebula Award. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. including Asimov’s Science Fiction, F&SF, and Realms of
FANTASY/SCIENCE FICTION, 278 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.25 Fantasy. He lives in Seattle.
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A battle rages against a wickedness stronger Magic and freedom are threatened by a powerful
than any human and hateful enemy
A futuristic romance breaches clan alliances A star witness on the run from the mob finds
solace in the arms of a small-town sheriff
Darkscape: Redemption
R. Garland Gray Reclaim My Life
• Co-op available Cheryl Norman
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Romantic Times (November, December), • Advertising in BookPage (August, September), Romance Sells
and Sliceofscifi.com (December) (Fall), Romantic Times (August, September),
• Part of the Darkscape series and Romantictimes.com (September)
In this science fiction romance that blends clan alliances, histori- • Part of the Mustang Sally series, which includes Restore My
cal heritage, and a feudal government, Declan de Douglas has Heart (9781932815863)
come to Planet Forest to negotiate a trade agreement with the When Sofia Desalvo enters the witness security program, she
treacherous Clan MacKendrick. Despite his training on Planet transforms her sleek, sophisticated image into nondescript
Mars under the Braemer Keep of Clan Douglas, Declan is not English professor Elizabeth Stevens, hoping to quietly disappear
prepared for the peril ahead and ends up in the collared life of in the safety of a small Southern town. Organized-crime boss
slavery. Fallon MacKendrick, princess of the MacKendrick clan, Frank Sullivan—a respected doctor accused of racketeering and
has fallen deeply in love with this forbidden savage despite the murder—has a contract out on Elizabeth, and her only hope is to
laws of her betrothal contract. When she later discovers that he survive long enough to testify against him in court. When two
has been kidnapped, she resolves to rescue the haunted man women close to Elizabeth are brutally murdered, small-town
who touched her heart. But the destined lovers are doomed sheriff Wilson Drake steps in to solve the mystery and instead
unless Declan’s soul can accept the DNA synthesis that has falls head over heels for the professor who, despite her best
altered his physical makeup. Princess Fallon holds his life in her efforts, still emanates the charisma and charm of Sophia
hands—the only woman with the power to save him from his Desalvo. As the investigation deepens, so do Wilson’s feelings for
captors and himself. Elizabeth, and he soon realizes that he must solve the violent
R. Garland Gray is the author of the Darkscape series, Fey Born, murders quickly to prevent the woman he loves from becoming
Predestined, and White Fells. the next victim.
Also available:
ROMANCE/FICTION, 430 PAGES, 4 X 6.75 Cheryl Norman is the award-winning author of Full Moon
MASS MARKET, $7.95 (NCR) Honeymoon, Full Moon Lullaby, Last Resort, which won the
ISBN: 9781933836553 2003 EPPIE award, Restore My Heart, Running Scared, and
RIGHTS: WORLD X CANADA Storms of the Heart. She lives in Wellborn, Florida.
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Lost love that can withstand the test of time Their love might be the greatest peril of all
and transcend death
Emerald Embrace
Garden of the Moon Shannon Drake
Elizabeth Sinclair Illustrations by Yevgeniya Yeretskaya
“A sweet story of love and healing.” —Affaire de Couer • Co-op available
on Miracle in the Mist • Advertising in BookPage, Romance Sells, Romantic Times
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There Be Dragons
Heather Graham
Illustrations by Cherif Fortin and Lynn Sanders
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• Author’s previous books sold more than 1.5 million copies
When the beautiful Marina tragically loses her parents, she is left
alone and in the hands of the one responsible—the devious sor-
ceress, Geovana. Greedy for power, Geovana arranges for the girl
to marry her evil son, even though Marina is in love with some-
one else. As Christmas day approaches, the girl is faced with the
terrible choice to either save her land and her people or follow
her heart and believe in the magic of Christmas and true love.
This enchanting holiday tale also includes an audio CD of origi-
nal Christmas songs by the author as well as several classic carols.
Heather Graham is the New York Times– and USA Today–
bestselling author of more than 100 novels and novellas, includ-
ing The Death Dealer and The Flynn Brothers Trilogy. She lives
in Coral Gables, Florida. Cherif Fortin is a freelance photogra-
pher, illustrator, and writer. Lynn Sanders is an artist, photogra-
Excerpt: pher, and writer of romance fiction and children’s books. They
Once again, a storm rose. And it was quite bizarre, for the both live in Chicago.
Countess Elisia was sleeping in her own bed when a stone
ROMANCE/FICTION, 100 PAGES, 8.25 X 9.25
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Within a fortnight, she, too, passed away. She did so as had ISBN: 9781605420714
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the stars showed the shape of a magnificent, magical falcon,
and the people whispered that her soul had been taken
through the stars to join with Nico’s. True or not, it made for
a lovely legend.
Lendo was cast into a deep mourning, for Elisia had been so
dearly adored by her people.
The talk around the countryside became, with the passage of
time, quite practical. Thank goodness that the Countess had
remarried, for Lendo was, at least, left with a new lord.
There was always danger on the wind. The People of a Distant
Land might send raiders again at any time.
And then again, they did, indeed, live in a time of dragons . . . .
Years passed.
Fire and danger forever threatened.
Even when the beauty of peace of Christmastide came near.
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at risk
Wild Magic
Stolen Promise Ann Macela
Lisa Marie Wilkinson • Co-op available
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of adventure and intrigue.” —Christine Wells, author, • Part of the Magic series, which includes The Oldest Kind of Magic
The Dangerous Duke, on Fire at Midnight (9781932815436) and Your Magic or Mine? (9781933836324)
• Co-op available Irenee Sabel is a good witch, a sophisticated beauty, a member of
• Advertising in Affaire de Coeur, BookPage, and Romantic Times Chicago’s old-money elite, and a defender of an ancient code of
ethics that prohibits the indiscriminate use of power attached to
Cultures clash and passions collide when a stunning deathbed
magical possessions. Responsible for confiscating and destroying
confession by his mother sends Evan Dark, the heir to a sprawl-
hidden relics of the sorcery realm still employed by practitioners
ing South Carolina plantation, to England in search of informa-
of the craft for self-centered reasons, she attends an aging war-
tion about the father he never knew. Evan, a Southern gentleman
lock’s gala party to burglarize his safe in search of an item of
who has just discovered his Gypsy heritage, cannot resist coming
mystical mayhem. But when undercover agent Jim Tylan inter-
to the aid of a spirited young Gypsy woman, Jade of the Lowara
rupts her break-in with an undisclosed search warrant from the
tribe, who has fled her campsite after learning she is betrothed to
Department of Justice and Homeland Security, she finds herself
a brutal clansman. Jade’s father, seeing an opportunity to bring
not only launched into an escapade after pieces of a legendary
wealth to his clan through marriage, pegs Evan as Jade’s bride-
evil object but also thrown together with the agent destined to be
groom. Coerced into marrying Jade, Evan intends to abandon his
her soul mate.
Gypsy bride and return to South Carolina, where his own
fiancée awaits him, unaware that she has been unfaithful with Ann Macela is a former public school and university teacher and
his half brother and that the two are plotting to challenge Evan’s the author of both history
status as heir. When loyalties divide and fortunes are at risk, will and romance books, including the Also available in
Jade’s love be enough? Magic series. She lives in the the Magic series:
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A professional author shows how to break “As the director of one of the nation’s most pres-
into publishing tigious writers conferences, Marcia Meier knows
what’s happening in the book world.”
How to Write Fiction That Sells —Catherine Ryan Hyde, author, Pay It Forward
Patrick Quinlan
• Author tour to include Portland, Maine; New York City;
Navigating the Rough Waters
and Washington DC (October) of Today’s Publishing World
• Author’s previous books sold more than 30,000 copies
Critical Advice for Writers from Industry Insiders
With wide-ranging topics—such as the best way to begin a
Marcia Meier
novel, endings that satisfy, what agents do, what editors want,
and what happens after a manuscript gets sold—this entertaining “Who knows better than Marcia Meier . . . how authors can nav-
and instructional writer’s manual shows how to craft perfectly igate past the treacherous rocks of publishing despite the current
tailored commercial fiction for today’s market. Detailing every storm?” —Jerry Camarillo Dunn Jr., author,
aspect of the publishing industry, this guidebook provides the My Favorite Place on Earth
tools necessary for writers to avoid slush piles and to sell their A complete review of the modern publishing process, this
fiction efficiently and effectively. A guide to writing appealing resource is an ideal companion for aspiring authors who want to
and marketable short stories and a comprehensive list of addi- break into this ever-changing industry. A question and answer
tional resources for further education are also included. format with a robust roster of literary agents, editors, authors,
Patrick Quinlan is a critically acclaimed author whose novels and insiders—including Huffington Post founder Arianna
have appeared in more than a dozen countries throughout the Huffington, Slate magazine editor David Plot, and New York
world, have been translated into several languages, and have had Times–bestselling author Bob Mayer—this guidebook demystifies
film rights optioned. He is the author of the crime novels The the entire process. Discussions on the difference between fiction
Drop-Off, The Hit, Smoked, The Takedown, and the coauthor and nonfiction publishing, working with an agent, maximizing
of the memoir All Those Moments. He lives in Portland, Maine. marketing and promotional opportunities, and getting published
in magazine, newspapers, and online make this an essential refer-
WRITING, 126 PAGES, 5.25 X 7.75
ence for anyone wanting to reach publishing success.
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WARREN MACHINE COMPANY, INC. OCTOBER is the author of Santa Barbara: Paradise on the Pacific and a for-
mer editor of the Santa Barbara News-Press. Her work has
appeared in a number of publications, including Huffington Post
and Los Angeles Times. She lives in Santa Barbara, California.
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Proven methods for surviving and thriving How autobiography is good for the soul
in today’s publishing world
Write Your Memoir
Booklife The Soul Work of Telling Your Story
Strategies and Survival Tips Allan G. Hunter
for the 21st-Century Writer “In this groundbreaking study, Allan Hunter uncovers the vital
Jeff VanderMeer interplay of literature and psychology as he takes a bold new
look at the way archetypes—whether found in The Odyssey or
• Co-op available
Harry Potter—can profoundly transform both individual lives
• Author’s previous works have sold more than 25,000 copies
and our spiritually starved society.” —Robert Atwan, editor,
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The Best American Essays, on Stories We Need to Know
Offering timely advice in an era when the burden of production • Co-op available
and publicity frequently falls on authors, this essential reference
reflects on methods for being focused, productive, and savvy in Drawing from more than 25 years of literary know-how and
the craft of writing. Discussing a wide range of essential topics modeled after a 15-week college course, this manual provides
for self-promoting authors, this important guide explores ques- guidance for seekers wishing to delve further into self-explo-
tions such as How can authors use social media and the internet? ration through writing. Extending beyond the idea that memoir
How does the new online paradigm affect authors, readers, and writing intends to put past events into a more understandable
the book industry? How can authors find the time to both create current perspective, the guide maintains that keeping a document
and promote their work? and What should never be done? of one’s life is actually the basis of a psychic process called “soul
Through good-humored encouragement, practical tips of the work,” which manifests as a desire to experience the state of
trade culled from 25 years of experience as a writer, reviewer, being alive to the fullest. This unusual approach to memoir writ-
editor, publisher, agent, and blogger are shared. Including topics ing aims to generate more honest and genuine results that come
such as personal space versus public space, deadlines, and net- from inner needs rather than outer expectations. Intended to
working, the benefits of interacting with readers through new clarify a writer’s developmental path, this resource emphasizes
technologies is revealed. the importance of self-awareness and the need for dealing with
difficult material that actually alters the writer in the process,
Jeff VanderMeer is the founder and editor for Ministry of resulting in significant growth of the soul.
Whimsy Press. He is the author of City of Saints and Madmen,
Secret Life, Shriek, and Veniss Underground. He is the editor of Allan G. Hunter is a professor of literature at Curry College,
the Leviathan series and The Thackery T. Lambshead Pocket where he also teaches memoir writing for the Blue Hills
Guide to Eccentric & Discredited Diseases and the coeditor of Writing Institute. He is the author of Life Passages, The Six
The New Weird and Steampunk. He is a regular contributor to Archetypes of Love, and Stories We Need to Know. He lives
Amazon.com’s book blog, Omniverous, and his short fiction has in Watertown, Massachusetts.
appeared in Wired magazine. He lives in Tallahassee, Florida. BODY/MIND/SPIRIT/SELF-HELP, 160 PAGES, 6 X 9
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• Advertising in Light of Consciousness: Journal of Spiritual • Author’s previous books sold more than 50,000 copies
Awakening (Winter 2009) Describing the intoxicating intensity of his own spiritual jour-
• Author’s previous books sold more than 50,000 copies ney—which began when he was 16 years old—this autobiogra-
The first compilation of writings and talks by Llewellyn phy reveals the events that followed throughout the next 22
Vaughan-Lee culled from the past two decades, this stirring vol- years: tremendous love, psychological breakdown, craziness,
ume provides an understanding of the feminine for both men bliss, and the slow work of balancing the inner world of the spir-
and women, describing the central part it must play in the work it and the outer demands of everyday life. An ancient story of a
of global healing and transformation and stressing its redemp- spiritual transformation experienced in present times relates the
tion in order for Anima Mundi—the soul of the world—to terrifying depths, vulnerability, and emptiness of the spiritual
reemerge. Exploring the historical, cultural, and theological journey—only revealed in divine love. More than 10 years since
insights of the Sacred Feminine as well as practical advice for the original publication of the book, this revised edition includes
bringing the feminine principle into consciousness, this examina- new material exploring the continuing mystery of human experi-
tion briefly explores the past patriarchal and matriarchal eras, ence and divine revelation.
moving from a historic perspective into addressing the potential Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee is a sheikh in the Naqshbandiyya-
of the present day. Explaining how the feminine has a deep Mujaddidiyya order of Sufism and the author of numerous
understanding of the power of matter, this argument conveys the works including Alchemy of Light, Awakening the World, and
idea that every woman embodies the sacred substance of cre- Traveling the Path of Love. He lives in Inverness, California.
ation necessary for life’s regeneration within her spiritual center.
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Spiritual Power. He lives in Inverness, California.
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Presenting a beloved Buddhist poem’s The fascinating origins of the Buddhist religion
modern-day relevance
The Flower of Chinese Buddhism
Eight Steps to Happiness Daisaku Ikeda
The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness Translated by Burton Watson
First American Edition • $20,000 marketing budget; co-op available
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso • Advertising in the Journal of the American Academy of Religion,
Living Buddhism, and Tricycle: The Buddhist Review (November)
• Co-op available • Author’s previous books sold more than 60,000 copies
• Advertising in Tricycle: The Buddhist Review • Part of the Soka Gakkai History of Buddhism series, which
• Author tour to include Albuquerque; Atlanta; Boulder; Chicago; includes Buddhism: The First Millennium (9780977924530)
Dallas; Denver; Los Angeles; New York City; Phoenix; Portland, and The Living Buddha: An Interpretive Biography (9780977924523)
Oregon; Santa Fe; Seattle; and Washington, DC
• Previous edition sold more than 10,000 copies; author’s previous Beginning with the introduction of the religion into China, this
books sold more than 500,000 copies chronicle depicts the evolution of Buddhism. The career and
achievements of the great Kumarajiva are investigated, exploring
Offering ancient wisdom to those who seek meaning and lasting the famed philosophical treatises that form the core of East
happiness in their modern lives, this inspiring book explains Asian Buddhist literature. Providing a useful and accessible
how to meditate on the eight beautiful verses that comprise one introduction to the influential Tien-t’ai school of Buddhism in
of Buddhism’s best-loved teachings. Composed by the great Japan as well as the teachings of the 13th-century monk
Tibetan Bodhisattva, Geshe Langri Tangpa, the short poem Nichiren, this examination places special emphasis on the faith
Eight Verses for Training the Mind is newly accompanied by of the Lotus Sutra and the major works of masters such as Hui-
line-by-line commentary that demonstrates its peaceful power, su, Chih-i, and Chanjan. From the early translations of the
showing how all of life’s difficulties can be transformed into Buddhist scriptures to the persecution of the T’ang dynasty, this
valuable spiritual insights. Presented clearly and practically with exploration illuminates the role of Buddhism in Chinese society,
meditations interspersed throughout, the classic text is given and by extension, in humanity in general.
modern, accessible trimmings that will appeal to new Buddhists
as well as accomplished scholars. Daisaku Ikeda is the president of the Soka Gakkai International
and the founder of the Soka University of America. He is the
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a Buddhist monk, a meditation master, author of For the Sake of Peace, Unlocking the Mysteries, and
and an international teacher who has founded more than 1,000 The Way of Youth. Burton Watson is a former professor at
Kadampa Buddhist meditation centers. He is the author of more Columbia, Stanford, and Kyoto Universities. His translations
than 20 books, including The New Meditation Handbook. include Chuang Tzu: Basic Writings, The Lotus Sutra, Mo Tzu:
RELIGION & THEOLOGY/BODY/MIND/SPIRIT, 316 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 Basic Writings, Ryokan: Zen Monk-Poet of Japan, Saigyo: Poems
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A Catholic approach for life’s major decisions A new and vital translation of a timeless
spiritual classic with commentary
Discerning the Will of God
An Ignatian Guide to Christian Decision Making The Spiritual Exercises
Timothy M. Gallagher, OMV of Ignatius Loyola
“Father Gallagher has emerged as one of the foremost commen- With Commentary
tators on Ignatian spirituality in the United States.”
Joseph A. Tetlow
—Harvey D. Egan, S. J., professor, Boston College
“A fine translation of the original text, an historical overview of
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St. Ignatius and the background of the Exercises, as well as
• Advertising in U.S. Catholic (September), National Catholic
deeply insightful commentary on the meditations.”
Register (October), St. Anthony Messenger (October),
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America (November), Life and Soul (January 2010),
and Presence (March 2010) • Co-op available
• Author’s previous books sold more than 50,000 copies • Advertising in America and Christian Advance (November)
Drawing from the timeless methods of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Offering an accessible translation of the classic Ignatian text The
this thoughtful meditation is enriched with examples and stories Spiritual Exercises, this reference provides step-by-step commen-
that offer practical and profound wisdom for aligning personal tary that explains its meaning and relevance to the modern spiri-
desires and goals with God’s will. With guidance on recognizing tual life. An important resource for those seeking to grow
God’s infinite love, opening the heart to what God wants, making spiritually, whether Christian or not, every page provides com-
use of silence, the Eucharist, scripture, spiritual direction, finding passionate advice for each stage of the journey and reflects the
clarity, and understanding discernment as part of the overall spiri- understanding of the human soul. Chronicling a spiritual work
tual life in Christ, this discussion addresses questions asked by out, this resource employs stories, analogies, and approachable
many Christians throughout life, such as What does God want language to make this an ideal companion for anyone seeking
for my life? Is it time to change jobs? and Should I marry? divine inspiration.
Focusing on major life decisions such as marriage and career,
Joseph A. Tetlow is the director of the Montserrat Jesuit Retreat
these insights can be adapted to any of life’s decisions, helping the
House, the former head of the Jesuit general’s Secretariat for
thoughtful Christian find a spiritually inspired mission.
Ignatian Spirituality, the former president of the Jesuit School of
Timothy M. Gallagher, OMV, is a priest and a popular retreat Theology at Berkeley, and the associate editor of America maga-
leader who lectures around the world. He is the author of several zine. He is the author of Making Choices in Christ and Mana for
books on Ignatian spirituality, including The Discernment of the Desert of Business. He lives in Dallas, Texas.
Spirits, The Examen Prayer, An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer, RELIGION & THEOLOGY/SPIRITUALITY, 168 PAGES, 6 X 9.25
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THE CARIBBEAN, AND ASIA
ISBN: 9780824524890
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Simple, uplifting virtues to enhance everyday life Day-by-day reflections, readings, and practical
exercises for the Lenten season
Angels Calling
50 Invitations to Empower Yourself This Way to Heaven
Second edition 40 Joyful Journeys for Lent
Anselm Gruen Gwendolin Herder
• Co-op available • Co-op available
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Opening with two-page reflections on each day of Lent, includ-
Advance (November)
ing Mardi Gras—which rarely appears in Lenten books—the
• Author’s previous books sold more than 25,000 copies
daily entries in this handbook are rooted in the basic themes of
This inspirational guide explores angel qualities and their mean- the fundamental prayer the Our Father. Each week and individ-
ings, rooting each in Western tradition and revealing how to ual days have a theme—from love and embrace to rejoice and
apply them to modern life. A resource of comfort and strength, share—to help readers find their own rhythm and practice dur-
this valuable exploration addresses a wide array of concepts— ing the time leading up to Easter. Every entry contains a short
from universal themes of love, community, and harmony to the reflection and a call to action that will help practitioners prepare
encouraging qualities of confidence, enthusiasm, and endurance. physically, mentally, and spiritually for Lent.
Explaining the wisdom of old in a contemporary context, this
Gwendolin Herder is the publisher and CEO of the Crossroad
fascinating analysis truly conveys the power of angels and
Publishing Company, which promotes a universal vision for
reveals how humans can aspire to angelic behavior.
religious and spiritual publishing. She lives in Spring Valley,
Anselm Gruen is a Benedictine monk and bestselling author of New York.
Finding Your Inner Balance, A Happy Heart, and Heaven Begins
SPIRITUALITY/RELIGION & THEOLOGY, 112 PAGES, 4.5 X 6.5
Within You. 6 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS
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Comfort for the bereaved through A modern, well-rounded guide to the ancient
understanding dreams of the departed practice of fasting
Achieving spiritual growth through kindness Combining the physical with the philosophical
on the road to recovery
Serving & Giving
Gateways to Higher Consciousness Healing Addiction with Yoga
John-Roger, DSS, and Paul Kaye, DSS A Yoga Program for People in 12-Step Recovery
• Advertising in Leading Edge Review and New Age Retailer
Third edition
(November/December) Annalisa Cunningham
• Author’s previous books sold more than two million copies “An enlightening, easy-to-read book for 12-step people who
Looking at the act of giving as a way to bring greater happiness want to enrich their physical, emotional, and spiritual life.
into the life of the giver as well as the receiver, this insightful Cunningham’s personal and persuasive text describes how
exploration challenges contemporary concepts of service. adding the yoga dimension can enhance program recovery and
Offering simple and practical techniques for open-minded volun- increase the mind/body connection.” —Emily Marlin, author,
teering, a wealth of quotes, narratives, and reflective pieces seek Relationships in Recovery
to motivate and inspire. Encouraging an attitude of selflessness • Co-op available
with positive and timely action, this thought-provoking guide
posits that serving is a gateway to higher consciousness. Especially oriented toward those in 12-step programs, this com-
Comprised of brief, clear chapters, this perceptive meditation is prehensive wellness guide describes how yoga can stimulate
easy to reference while attending the needs of others. recovery from addiction by bringing the mind and body closer
together. The supportive and understanding text presents a 21-
John-Roger, DSS, is the founder of the Church of the Movement day yoga regimen using dynamic affirmations, relaxation tech-
of Spiritual Inner Awareness. He has appeared on numerous radio niques, nutrition and lifestyle suggestions, aerobic activities, and
and television shows and been a featured guest on Larry King journal writing, all of which are geared to incorporate the 12-
Live, Politically Incorrect, and The Roseanne Show. He is the step philosophy into yoga practice. The featured poses are drawn
author and coauthor of more than 50 books, including Fulfilling from the popular hatha yoga tradition, while the complementary
Your Spiritual Promise, Loving Each Day for Peacemakers, and contemplations are applicable not only to addicts, but to anyone
The Rest of Your Life. Paul Kaye, DSS, is an ordained minister seeking physical and spiritual enrichment. Newly updated and
and the president of the Church of the Movement of Spiritual revised, the guide includes beautiful, professional photographs
Inner Awareness. They both live in Los Angeles. throughout to demonstrate the wide variety of asanas.
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A glimpse into the world’s numerous angels Pocket-sized angels for guidance, meditation,
and prayer
A New Light on Angels
Revised/Expanded edition Angels of Light Cards
Diana Cooper Pocket edition
Illustrations by Damian Keenan Diana Cooper
• Co-op available Each card in this lavish deck portrays a different angel for guid-
• Author tour to include Las Vegas, Los Angeles, ance, protection, help, and healing. Intended for inspiration and
and New York City (October) affirmation, the cards work with the user’s thoughts and decisions
• Author’s previous books sold more than 300,000 copies to raise levels of consciousness and open up psychic and spiritual
The ubiquitous angels of everyday life are introduced in this fully gifts. Whether attempting to release negative thought patterns or
revised and expanded bestseller. Buoyed by the firsthand experi- clear emotional blockages, the cards offer significant meditative
ences of regular people who have interacted with angels, the light from which spiritual knowledge and information emanate.
book offers guidance on how to reach out to the gentle beings This smaller presentation of the best-selling cards offers a lighter,
who have chosen to serve mankind through help, support, and more portable option better suited to purses and pockets.
healing. The identities and purposes of a multitude of angels are Diana Cooper is a traveling speaker on such topics as meta-
explored, from the small angels who care for the slightest daily physics, spiritual law, angels, and Atlantis. She is the author of
tasks to the enormous archangels who cast light over great uni- more than a dozen books.
versal projects. By raising consciousness and awareness about
these heavenly spirits and the amazing companionship they have BODY/MIND/SPIRIT/SELF-HELP
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of more than a dozen books, including Angel Answers, Angel FINDHORN PRESS SEPTEMBER
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and the coauthor of Enlightenment Through Orbs and
Sample card back and front
Ascension Through Orbs. Damian Keenan is a freelance graphic
designer and illustrator who cofounded Design Factory, a well-
known agency based in Dublin. He is the illustrator of Atlantis
Cards and Unicorn Cards.
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An assortment of orbs for inspiration, strength, Harnessing the transcendent power of crystals
and healing to revitalize life and enliven dreams
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Daily meditations from the “still, small voice” The revised and expanded guide to healing
of Findhorn’s founder disturbed landscapes
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Introducing a pleasurable and professional new Spiritual tools to hone the inner voice
massage tool
Questions About
Joya® Wisdom and Love
Crystal Massage for Everyone Important Questions for Myself
Michael Gienger and Ulrich Metz Bengt Rudqvist
• Author’s previous books sold more than 100,000 copies
Seekers on the spiritual path will look for answers within them-
Intended to facilitate the ability to perform a crystal massage selves and make their own journey of discovery with this treas-
anywhere at anytime with no great skills required, this hand- ury of 115 important personal questions meant to inspire
book is the companion to the Joya® Massage Roller, a revolu- self-reflection. Combining a knowledge of psychology, philoso-
tionary wooden implement that holds an easily changeable phy, and spirituality, the book uses question techniques from
crystal ball, allowing it to spin freely and glide with ease over Socrates and Kierkegaard to enable seekers to deepen their own
the skin. Including step-by-step massage instructions as well as knowledge and to develop their own inner oracle. The questions
information on how to treat particular problems and the effects are granted a special, meditative rhythm with the beautiful land-
of using different varieties of crystal, the guide teaches how to scape photographs interspersed throughout, taken by the author
®
make the most of the Joya Massage Roller to produce a truly with his eyes closed.
profound massage.
Bengt Rudqvist is a lifelong student of psychology and
Michael Gienger is a self-taught scientist and crystal healing philosophy who subscribes to the spiritual discipline, A
researcher. He is the author of more than 20 books, including Course in Miracles.
Crystal Massage for Health and Healing, The Healing Crystal
BODY/MIND/SPIRIT/SELF-HELP, 64 PAGES, 8 X 8.25
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Get microorganisms working for you instead Cleanse and purify the entire body
of against you
Whole Body Cleansing
Boost Your Health with Bacteria Transform Your Health Through Gentle
Harness the Power of Beneficial Bacteria To: Purification and Effective Detoxification
Lose Weight, Relieve Digestive Problems, Gaetano Morello, ND
Decrease Inflammation, Increase Energy,
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• Advertising in Better Nutrition magazine, Optimum Wellness gently rather than an intense purge to be performed periodically,
magazine, Vegetarian Times, and Whole Foods Magazine (October) this whole-body approach to purification goes beyond the gas-
• Author tour to include Boston (September) and Anaheim (March) trointestinal tract to include practical information on how to
support the entire body so it can effectively process toxins.
Discussing the important distinction between good and bad bac-
Clarifying the many misconceptions regarding the proper way to
teria, this study presents compelling evidence why bacterial bal-
cleanse and detoxify, this practical and comprehensive guide pro-
ance is the key to optimal health and provides practical,
motes an inside out approach that enables the body to detoxify
cutting-edge information for disease prevention. From boosting
safely, effectively, thoroughly, and consistently. Individuals con-
immunity to helping with weight loss, good bacteria influences
cerned about the toxic world will look and feel more energetic as
every system in the human body, and this guide reveals their
they bolster their innate ability to fight illness by transforming
broad health impacts and how to use friendly microorganisms to
health on the cellular level.
foster vitality, wellness, and healthy aging.
Gaetano Morello, ND, is a board-certified naturopathic doctor
Fred Pescatore, MD, is the head of the Centers for Integrative
at the West Vancouver Wellness Centre. He received a doctor of
and Complimentary Medicine in New York and the author of
naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University of Natural Health
Feed Your Kids Well, The Hamptons Diet, and The Hamptons
Sciences in Seattle and educates physicians, pharmacists, and
Diet Cookbook. He has been featured in the New York Times
consumers about the scientific uses of natural products. He lives
and has appeared on the Today show, The View, and many other
in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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A spirited introduction to vegan eating that is Treats for a vegan sweet tooth
heavy on sass and light on lecture
Lickin’ the Beaters 2
Cook Food Vegan Chocolate and Candy
A Manualfesto for Easy, Healthy, Local Eating Siue Moffat
Lisa Jervis Illustrations by Celso and Missy Kulik
“Sugar and spice and all things nice. That’s what this little book
This rousing call to action for healthy, conscious eating is an
is made of.” —Sarah Kramer, author, Vegan a Go-Go
inspirational primer for those who want to move beyond pack-
and How It All Vegan
aged and processed food toward a more responsible and sustain-
able way of eating. Many people are learning about the political Chocolate, candy, and even ice creem—a vegan alternative to ice
ramifications of what they eat, but don’t know how to change cream—are featured in this fun vegan dessert cookbook. With
their habits or expand their kitchen repertoire to include meat- quirky illustrations, useful hints, and a handy “Quick Recipe”
less dishes. This compendium offers a straightforward overview indicator, vegan renditions of tantalizing delicacies, both tradi-
of the political issues surrounding food, and a culinary toolkit to tional and original, are included. Recipes include old favorites,
put principles into practice. Without resorting to faux meat, fake such as carmel corn, saltwater taffy, pralines, cookies, cakes, and
cheese, or obscure ingredients, the recipes focus on fresh, local, fudge, plus some brave, new gluten-free recipes, such as the
minimally processed ingredients that sustain farmers, animals, Fabulous Flourless Chocolate Torte and the Toll-Free Chocolate
and the entire food chain. Instead of a rigid set of recipes to be Chip cookies. These decadent temptations allow treats for dairy-
replicated, it offers tips for improvisation, creative thinking in free or wheat-free diets as well as for anyone who loves sweets.
the kitchen, practical suggestions for cooking on a budget, and
Siue Moffat runs a chocolate truffle business out of her home
quick and delicious vegan and vegetarian meal options for any-
and is the author of Lickin’ the Beaters: Low Fat Vegan Desserts.
one who wants to eat fast, tasty, nutritious food every day.
She lives in Toronto. Celso is the comic book artist and writer of
Lisa Jervis is the founding editor and publisher of Bitch: Feminist Monk in Ogreland and has contributed to such zines as Celso,
Response to Pop Culture, the founding board president of Clip-Tart, Free, and Hame-Kame-Ha! He lives in Portland,
Women in Media and News, and a member of the advisory Oregon. Missy Kulik is a product and graphic designer who also
board for outLoud Radio. Her work has appeared in numerous draws comics for the free weekly paper Flagpole Magazine. She
periodicals, including Ms. magazine and Utne Reader, and she is lives in Athens, Georgia.
a contributor to the anthologies Body Outlaws and The BUST Also available:
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A new look at the old-fashioned custom A handy little guide to coping with emergencies
of food storage
Emergency Preparedness
Simple Secrets for Using Food Handbook
Storage in Your Own Recipes Tami Girsberger
Crystal Godfrey Simple instructions and practical advice make this reference a
Powdered milk and dried beans come to mind when people men- reassuring household guide to disasters such as power failure,
tion long-term food storage, but this cheerful guide, inspired by fire, storms, floods, and exposure to the elements. The informa-
the author’s popular blog and YouTube videos, hopes to trans- tion covers first aid kits, food and water storage, protective
form the image of this thrifty practice. For starters, the discus- clothing, cooking and staying warm without electricity, creating
sion asks Would you really like to start eating powdered eggs all shelter, and evacuation. Supplies are specified for a 72-hour
of sudden? The answer is forceful: if a household doesn’t know emergency kit as well as for periods up to a year, and each page
how to use stored food now—and make it palatable for family features a helpful tip that sums up the topic covered. The later
meals—they probably won’t eat it in an emergency and eventual- chapters discuss CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
ly must dump it out. Instead, the book explains, bulk foods must volunteers, neighborhood block plans, back-up generators, and
be rotated out of storage and incorporated into everyday meals, contact information for state and local agencies.
an easy skill to learn when armed with this collection of more Tami Girsberger is the founder of an emergency preparedness
than 100 fun, easy, and great-tasting recipes and tips for substi- and food-storage company and the author of The Essential Food
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The all-purpose remedy to a different kind A guide to revealing the hidden power of loss
of pain
Twelve Critical Questions
Healing Your Grieving Body for Mourners . . .
100 Physical Practices for Mourners The Answers That Will Help You Heal
Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD, and Kirby J. Duvall, MD Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD
• Advertising in the Forum newsletter (Fall)
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• Part of the Healing Your Grieving Heart series, which includes
• Author’s previous books sold more than 250,000 copies
Healing the Adult Child’s Grieving Heart (9781879651319),
Healing a Spouse’s Grieving Heart (9781879651371), Healing Confronting the “little griefs” that can occur in the course of a
Your Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas (9781879651258), lifetime, this handbook seeks to relieve the inevitable burden of
Healing Your Grieving Heart for Kids (9781879651272), loss. Taking the “wilderness experience” into account—being dis-
and Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens (9781879651234) connected from oneself and the outside world—this guide pres-
• Author’s previous books sold more than 250,000 copies ents 12 vital questions, the answers to which encourage the
choice between deciding to live and letting sadness take control.
Acknowledging the unique set of symptoms that accompanies a
Delving into the possibilities behind integrating sorrow into
period of mourning, this guide is the ideal companion to weath-
one’s life, this study is the road map to exploring and honoring
ering the storm of physical distress. From muscle aches and pains
the transformational nature of grief.
to problems with eating and sleeping, this handbook addresses
how the body responds to the impact of profound loss. Low Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD, is a speaker, a grief counselor, and
energy, headaches, and other conditions are also taken into the director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition. He is
account. With 100 ways to help soothe the body and calm the the author of Healing Your Grieving Heart, The Journey
mind, this compassionate study is an excellent resource in under- Through Grief, and Understanding Your Grief. He lives in
standing the connection between the two. Fort Collins, Colorado.
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FAR/AIM 2010
Federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical
Information Manual
2010 Edition
Federal Aviation Administration
• Part of the FAR/AIM series
Adhering to a reputation for excellence, this definitive manual of
the latest civil aviation directives has been fully updated and
indexed to clearly reflect all the changes in the Federal Aviation
Regulations (FAR) and the Aeronautical Information Manual
(AIM) over the past year. In addition to the regulations, AIM pro-
cedures, and redrawn AIM illustrations, this retypeset edition also
includes a study guide for specific pilot certifications and ratings, a
pilot/controller glossary, the NASA Aviation Safety reporting form,
important FAA contact information, and a free e-mail service that
accounts for regulation changes throughout the publication year
via the Aviation Supplies & Academics website. A combined
FAR/AIM index is also included.
The Federal Aviation Administration is the government
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Instructors
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and Reporting Points
Part 73: Special Use Airspace
Part 91: General Operating and Flight Rules
Part 97: Standard Instrument Procedures
Part 103: Ultralight Vehicles
Part 105: Parachute Operations
Part 119: Certification: Air Carriers and Commercial
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Part 135: Operating Requirements: Commuter and On
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A comprehensive overview
of the latest composite-
material forms, applications,
and requirements
Fully revised, thorough The most basic FAA aviation
reference for aviation instructors knowledge resource in print Essentials of Advanced
Composite Fabrication
Aviation Instructor’s Pilot’s Handbook and Repair
Handbook of Aeronautical Louis C. Dorworth, Ginger L. Gardiner,
FAA-H-8083-9A Knowledge and Greg M. Mellema
2008 edition FAA-H-8083-25A Although largely geared toward the aero-
A key reference tool to all the information 2008 edition space industry, this handbook assumes no
necessary for operating as an authorized prior knowledge about advanced compos-
flight instructor, this book was designed Used extensively as a reference source for
ite materials. After giving a comprehensive
for ground, flight, and aviation mainte- the FAA Knowledge Exams, this resource
description of what composites are and
nance instructors to provide up-to-date includes basic knowledge that is essential
how they work, this guide breaks materials
information on learning and teaching for all pilots. This updated guide covers a
down into their constituents and offers
aeronautical knowledge and skills. wide array of fundamental subjects,
details about design considerations and
Subjects covered include effective commu- including principles of flight, aircraft and
guidelines, various tooling concepts, manu-
nication, the teaching process, and risk engine structures, performance calcula-
facturing methods, and accepted repair
management. Appendices include a com- tions, weather theory, reports, forecasts,
theories and concepts.
prehensive bibliography of references, cer- and flight manuals. Required reading for
tificates and ratings endorsements, and pilots for more than 25 years and for- Louis C. Dorworth has been teaching com-
relationships of decision-making models. merly published as an Advisory Circular posite-related courses for the last 20 years.
The revised edition reflects current avia- (AC 61-23C), this new edition is now He lives in Reno, Nevada. Ginger L.
tion industry procedures, equipment, tech- listed as an official FAA Handbook. Gardiner is a consultant for Abaris. She
niques, and regulations. TRANSPORTATION/TECHNOLOGY lives in Washington, North Carolina. Greg
470 PAGES, 8.5 X 11 M. Mellema is an airframe and powerplant
TRANSPORTATION/TECHNOLOGY mechanic. He lives in Reno, Nevada.
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Complete study guide of the Complete study aid for the FAA All the knowledge needed
FAA oral exam for private pilots mechanic certification to obtain the Inspection
Authorization license exam
Private Oral Aviation Mechanic
Exam Guide Practical Test Inspection
The Comprehensive Guide Standards for Authorization
to Prepare You for the FAA
Oral Exam General, Airframe Test Prep
A Comprehensive Study Tool to
Ninth edition and Powerplant Prepare for the FAA Inspection
Michael D. Hayes FAA-S-8081-26, -27, and -28 Authorization Knowledge Test
• Part of the Oral Exam Guide series, which 2008 edition Fifth edition
includes Airline Transport Pilot Oral Exam Federal Aviation Administration Dale Crane
Guide (9781560274544) and Multi-
• Part of the Practical Test Standards series Edited by Terry Michmerhuizen
Engine Oral Exam Guide (9781560277248)
Detailing all the skills and knowledge With more than 350 sample questions,
Updated to reflect vital FAA changes, this
parameters that must be demonstrated to this sourcebook is ideal for aviation main-
indispensable tool prepares private pilots
obtain a pilot license, this guide aids avia- tenance technicians seeking to add
for the “checkride” with an FAA examiner.
tion maintenance technicians, student Inspection Authorization (IA) privileges to
It clarifies the requirements of the written
pilots, flight instructors, and FAA-designat- their license. Since the test questions are
and oral portions and presents practice
ed examiners though the final test to not released to the public, applicants will
questions from the exam with a reference
acquire a pilot license—the checkride. The utilize the comprehensive and effective
to the information source from where the
requirements for passing the checkride are sample questions, answers, and explana-
answer may be derived. A new appendix
thoroughly itemized, from takeoff to phys- tions to prepare for this difficult exam.
with a “Practical Test Checklist” written in
question-and-answer format—with ques- iological conditions. This guide also fully
Dale Crane has been involved in aviation
tions the FAA checkride examiners are covers the skills in repair and maintenance
for more than 50 years. He lives in Basin,
most likely to ask—is also provided. that must be demonstrated as well as the
Wyoming. Terry Michmerhuizen is a des-
knowledge of airframe and power plant
Michael D. Hayes has been flying for more ignated airworthiness representative with
theory, processes, and techniques.
than 25 years and is a certified flight 10 years experience teaching aviation
instructor. He is the author of several titles The Federal Aviation Administration is the maintenance at the university level. He
in the Oral Exam Guide series. He lives in government agency that regulates proce- lives in Gobles, Michigan.
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The history and mechanics behind a world- Space exploration looking forward to the 22nd
famous flying machine century and beyond
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Russian space exploration through Solving the world’s problems with solar energy
American eyes
Energy Crisis
Selling Peace Solution from Space
Inside the Soviet Conspiracy that Transformed Ralph Nansen
the U.S. Space Program
Presenting a bold solution for global climate change and depend-
Jeffrey Manber ence on oil—and the threat of war over its diminishing supply—
Offering surprising insight into the Russian-American relation- this visionary reference explores how developing solar energy
ship during the golden age of space exploration and detailing the could bring about unprecedented economic prosperity and
current circumstances surrounding commercial space travel, this opportunity on a global scale. By using existing technology in
revealing memoir charts the emergence of the Russian space pro- revolutionary ways, this new energy plan would have the poten-
gram as a powerful ally to the international community from the tial to create jobs and revitalize the economy while offering a
perspective of an American who participated on the Russian clean, affordable, and long-term solution. Asserting that the cur-
side. Revealing what it was like to witness the American space rent generation can develop this innovative energy source to
community struggle to reconcile a world where the Russians change the world economically, environmentally, and politically
were the low-cost, quality manufacturer for space goods, this is for the better, this stunning guide offers an unexpected new hope
the true story of NASA’s lack of international cooperation, cross- for the future.
cultural understandings, and acceptance of different perspectives. Ralph Nansen has been involved with space engineering for more
This insider’s exposé brings about a greater understanding of the than four decades. He is the founder and president of Solar Space
complicated relationships between international partners set on Industries and the former Boeing solar-power satellite program
exploring an infinite universe through finite means. manager. He is the author of Sun Power: The Global Solution for
Jeffrey Manber is CEO of SEFSpaceworks and was the first the Coming Energy Crisis. He lives in Lopez Island, Washington.
American to ever have an official role within the Russian space SCIENCE, 258 PAGES, 7 X 10
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Vermont 101
Everything You Wanted
to Know About Vermont
and Were Going
to Ask Anyway
Edited by Charles Mandel
From the Battle of Bennington and the
Appalachian National Scenic Trail to
Rudyard Kipling’s Brattleboro home
and artisanal food, this comprehensive
guide explores the state of Vermont and
all it has to offer. Lifelong residents—
including visual artist Sabra Fields, film-
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governor Madeleine Kunin—discuss
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Perspectives on Design Southwest
Design Philosophies Expressed Perspectives on Design Georgia
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An investigation of the changes Fresh ideas for the redevelop- Planning sustainable properties
in land-use control and com- ment of obsolete churches with profit in mind
munity-growth management and schools
Sustainable
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Grief as a place with no familiar landmarks A guide to surviving the trying journey towards
healing after a divorce
The Wilderness of Grief
Finding Your Way The Wilderness of Divorce
Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD Finding Your Way
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audiobook takes an inspirational approach to the material, pre- those who have experienced a divorce to mourn sufficiently and
senting the idea of wilderness as a sustained metaphor for grief— begin to heal. Delving into the 10 essential touchstones of the
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being wrenched from normal life and dropped down in the mid- ings of loss, identifying the specific needs of divorce transition,
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for trail markers—or touchstones—until they emerge as intrepid new beginning.
travelers climbing up out of despair. The touchstones for each
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Not Crazy” and “Appreciate Your Transformation.” Center for Loss and Life Transition. He is the author of several
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which includes Selected Shorts: Baseball (9780971921849), Delivered in the context of the current war in Iraq, this recording
Selected Shorts: Food Fictions (9780971921894), Selected Shorts: of a lecture and discussion from a master historian focuses on
Lots of Laughs! (9780971921825), Selected Shorts: Timeless Classics several instances of civil disobedience in response to wars in U.S.
(9780971921832), and Selected Shorts: Travel Tales (9781934033005) history, offering models, ideas, and inspirations concerning the
reasons and ways to challenge and change the structure of
By turns funny, moving, romantic, and surreal, each of the tales power. In this wake-up call to concerned citizens across the
on this magical lineup is filled with unexpected twists and turns. globe, the premise that knowledge of history can only aid in ana-
Stephen Colbert performs Ray Bradbury’s tale about a room that lyzing the present and the future is a central theme, and many
can take one anywhere in the world—sometimes with dangerous questions are posed, such as What are citizens to do when con-
consequences. From a romance between a mermaid and an imp fronted by unjust laws that embroil them in unjust wars?
to a wonderful ghost story about a trinket with terrible powers,
this eclectic collection also features narratives by W. W. Jacobs, Howard Zinn is professor emeritus at Boston University. He
Andrew Lam, Saki, and T. C. Boyle as well as performances by served as an air force bombardier in World War II and was an
John Lithgow, James Naughton, Daniel Gerroll, and René active voice in the anti–Vietnam War movement. He is the author
Auberjonois. of many books, including the bestseller A People’s History of the
United States. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Striking political commentary from the father An investigation of the global food industry’s ills
of modern linguistics and how to heal them
Connecting individual spiritual Discover the connection between Rare and inspiring material on
consciousness with the awaken- individual responsibility and the the mystical secret of oneness
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Oneness and the
Awakening (DVD) A Conversation About Heart of the World
Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee Oneness (DVD) (3 DVD set), May 2 & 3, 2008
“This is an important articulation of the July, 2006 Boulder, Colorado
spiritual awakening occurring on the plan-
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In this unique discussion, Sufi teacher Exploring the topic of global oneness, this
conversation explains how the emerging In a unique meeting of two mystical tradi-
Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee addresses what it
consciousness of oneness is not just an tions, this 3 DVD set explores the oneness
means to experience a spiritual awaken-
individual, mystical experience but is also that is at the heart of all spiritual tradi-
ing. Beginning with the ancient spiritual
something that the whole of humanity is tions and the contribution it can make in
teaching that everything was, is, and will
taking a step toward achieving. Asking a time of global transition. Exploring the
be perfect, this guide argues that when one
important questions such as What is the importance of the meeting of the individ-
realizes this perfection, one will be able to
current state of global awakening? and ual heart with the mystical heart of the
explore the veils, illusions, and distortions
Can humanity collectively awaken on its world, these recordings provide unique
that typically separate one from this
own? this DVD is presented by a well- material on the importance of how con-
awakened reality. Through the legend of
respected and long-time observer and templative life awakens us to oneness.
the Holy Grail and the story of the
Garden of Eden, he describes the true teacher of the subject. Exploring this
Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee is a sheikh in the
meaning of service and the relationship emerging consciousness through use of the
Naqshbandiyya-Mujaddidiyya order of
between individual spiritual awakening internet and other forms of global com-
Sufism and the author of several books,
and global awakening. munication, this is an ideal resource for
including Awakening the World. He lives
any spiritual seeker wanting to learn more
in Inverness, California. Fr. Thomas
Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee is a sheikh in the about the oneness in everyday life that is
Keating is the author of several books,
Naqshbandiyya-Mujaddidiyya order of at the root of all spiritual practice.
including The Fruits and Gifts of the
Sufism and the author of several books,
Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee is a sheikh in the Spirit; The Human Condition; and The
including Awakening the World. He lives
Naqshbandiyya-Mujaddidiyya order of Mystery of Christ, Invitation to Love. He
in Inverness, California.
Sufism and the author of several books, lives in Snowmass, Colorado.
SPIRITUALITY/BODY/MIND/SPIRIT including Awakening the World. He lives
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A newly revised guidebook to accompany More than 400 Excel conundrums answered
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Premier Editions, this reference is filled with information for with Excel 2010, and featuring tips that are only available in
accounting professionals who want to provide extra services to Excel 2010, this new edition of Mr. Excel’s popular software
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Networking for Dummies, Quickbooks: The Official Guide, and Bill Jelen is an Excel expert at www.mrexcel.com, a regular on
Running Quickbooks in Nonprofits. She is a senior contributing TechTV Canada’s Call for Help, and a video podcaster who is
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The Definitive Reference
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Donald K. Burleson
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Programming Get Started Fast Writing SQL • Author’s previous books sold more than
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Reports with SQL*Plus
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PL/SQL Code Examples Second edition Designed for Oracle tuning professionals,
this guidebook introduces the various tun-
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Designed for any Oracle professional who to make the database easier to use. Details
guide is ideal for quickly implementing
must quickly implement Oracle reporting, describe how to extract information from
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this indispensable guide offers new tips the database and use it to determine and
third-party reporting tools. This handbook
and tricks that make Oracle reporting sim- increase efficiency. Sample code, sample
will provide proven methods to building
ple. The basics of PL/SQL are introduced code results, and guidelines on how to
queries and reports using SQL. Also
using multiple examples, and this method- interpret the results along with countless
included is a section detailing how to effec-
ology teaches PL/SQL language structures, hints, tips, and tools help users manipulate
tively use SQL*Plus to produce quality
anonymous blocks, and stored procedures code in an effective way.
reports and scripts.
so well that by the end of the first chapter Donald K. Burleson is the author of 30
users will be coding blocks confidently. 260 PAGES
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