AVERY

The Post-Pregnancy Pilates Book: An Essential Guide for a Fit Body After Baby (June, $18.95) by Karrie Adamany focuses on women's problem areas after giving birth.

Straighter, Stronger, Leaner, Longer (June, $18.95) by Renee Daniels with Janice Billingsley looks to mitigate the daily habits that contribute to aches and pains.

BANTAM

The Hot Sex Handbook (Aug., $7.50) by Tracey Cox shares steamy hints. 35,000 first printing. Author publicity.

BARRON'S

Reflexology for Back Pain (July, $14.95) by Ann Gillanders details different therapy methods for treating a variety of pains.

The G.I. Handbook: How the Glycemic Index Works, and How to Choose the Right Carbohydrates for Weight Control and Sustained Energy Levels (June, $16.95) by Barbara Ravage is for diabetics and others planning a low-carb diet.

BROADWAY

The 3-Apple-a-Day Plan: Your Foundation for Permanent Fat Loss (Apr., $12.95) by Tammi Flynn claims that eating an apple before every meal promotes weight loss.

CAPITAL BOOKS

The Best Friend's Guide to Getting Fit (May, $18.95) by Kim Murphy and Kris Carpenter proposes exercise regimens in conjunction with a friend.

CAVEAT PRESS

Kentro Body Balance: The Secret Pleasures of Posture (Apr., $23.95) by Angelika Thusius is an illustrated primer on maintaining posture and movement into old age. A RiverWood book.

CDS

One Breath at a Time (Apr., $14.95) by Kellye Davis delivers the TV personality's "bliss life" program.

CELESTIAL ARTS

Help Me Live: 20 Things People with Cancer Want You to Know (May, $15.95) by Lori Hope assists with effective communication after a cancer diagnosis.

CHAMPION PRESS

Caring for Your Aging Parents: So You and They Can Enjoy Life! (Apr., $16) by Raeann Berman and Bernard Shulman, M.D., is a collection of experiences. Author publicity.

CHELSEA GREEN

The Herbalist's Way: Learning to Heal with Plant Medicines (Mar., $25) by Nancy and Michael Phillips looks to motivate both aspiring and experienced herbalists.

CHRONICLE

Position of the Day: The Playbook (Apr., $12.95) by Nerve.Com editors is a compendium of 365 erotic scenarios and sexual positions. Ad/promo.

CRYSTAL CLARITY (dist. by NBN)

Quick and Easy Yoga (June, $19.95) by Gyandev McCord is a book and DVD combo that teaches three yoga routines.

FINDHORN PRESS (dist. by Lantern Books)

Yoga in Bed (Apr., $15.95) by Naomi Call recommends a 15-minute routine before leaving bed.

FREE PRESS

Eat, Drink and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating (Apr., $15) by Walter C. Willett, M.D., challenges the soon-to-be-released revised U.S.D.A. food pyramid. Author publicity.

GOTHAM BOOKS

The Whole Pregnancy Handbook: An Obstetrician's Guide to Integrating Conventional and Alternative Medicine Before, During and After Pregnancy (Apr., $20) by Joel M. Evans, M.D., and Robin Aronson asserts that holistic medicine can be complementary to modern obstetrics/gynecology.

HATHERLEIGH PRESS

Drugs for Less (Apr., $13.95) by Michael Cecil discloses how to save money on 250 commonly prescribed drugs.

Body Sculpting Bible for Brides (May, $15.95) by James Villepigue gets brides-to-be in shape.

HAWORTH PRESS

You Don'tLook

Sick!: Living Well with Invisible Chronic Illness (Apr.; $14.95, cloth $29.95) by Joy H. Selak and Steven S. Overman combines a chronically ill patient's experiences with commentary by her physician.

HEALING ARTS PRESS

The Slow Food Diet: It's Not Just What You Eat, It'sHow

You Eat (May, $14.95) by Marc David advocates relaxed eating to stimulate metabolic function.

INNER TRADITIONS

Yoga of the Mahamudra: The Mystical Way of Balance (July, $14.95) by Will Johnson maintains that balance is the key to achieving higher consciousness.

LANTERN BOOKS

Carbophobia: The Scary Truth About America's Low-Carb Craze (Mar., $10) by Michael Greger, M.D., cautions that health consequences await high-protein, low-carb diet followers.

LITTLE, BROWN

The Way of Stretching: Flexibility for Body and Mind (Aug., $15.95) by Anne Kent Rush emphasizes how mental and physical exercises work together for good health.

MCGRAW-HILL

The Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol (Mar., $14.95) by Mason Freeman, M.D., with Christine Junge shows how to control the numbers.

MEDLETTER ASSOCIATES

Arthritis and

Back Pain and Osteoporosis (Mar., $24.95 each) by Johns Hopkins Consumer Health relate the latest findings.

CLARKSON POTTER

Real Style: Style Secrets for Real Women with Real Bodies (June, $17.95) by Sam Saboura is from the host of Extreme Makeover. 75,000 first printing. 6-city author tour. 20-city TV satellite tour.

PROMETHEUS BOOKS

The Eldercare 911 Question and Answer Book (June, $20) by Susan Beerman and Judith Rappaport-Musson contains interactive worksheets for caregivers.

QUIRK BOOKS

The Stuntwoman's Workout (May, $19.95) by Danielle Burgio with Jennifer Worick. A Hollywood stuntwoman helps regular folk achieve action-star shape.

READER'S DIGEST

Stealth Health: How to Sneak Age-Defying, Disease-Fighting Habits into Your Life Without Really Trying (June, $14.95) by Reader's Digest editors claims big results can come from small changes.

REGANBOOKS

The Diet for Teenagers Only (May, $16.95) by Barbara Schroeder and Carrie Wiatt is tailored to teenage lifestyles to avoid common dietary pitfalls.

RODALE

Iron Yoga (June, $16.95) by Anthony Carillo combines yoga and weight training.

Lilias! Yoga Gets Better with Age (July, $22.95) by Lilias Folan demonstrates postures and techniques for the maturing body.

RODMELL PRESS

Yoga for Healthy Knees (Mar., $9.95) by Sandy Blaine. A gentle program concentrates on pain prevention and rehabilitation. Advertising. Author tour.

RUNNING PRESS

Yoga in Bed: 20 Asanas to Do in Pajamas (Apr., $14.95) by Edward Vilga. The yoga instructor teaches easy stretches and meditations.

RUTLEDGE HILL PRESS

KidShape Café (Aug., $16.99) by Naomi Neufeld is a resource for families going through the KidShape program that includes recipes, menus and tips for healthy eating.

S&S/FIRESIDE

The Genius of Flexibility: The Smart Way to Strengthen and Stretch Your Body (June, $18) by Bob Cooley is a 16-segment resistance stretching plan.

S&S/TOUCHSTONE

Our Bodies, Ourselves: A New Edition for a New Generation (May, $24.95) by the Boston Women's Health Book Collective. The classic has been revamped. Ad/promo.

SQUARE ONE PUBLISHERS

Macrobiotic Home Remedies: Your Guide to Traditional Healing Techniques (Aug., $15.95) by Michio Kushi is an A-to-Z guide to common illnesses and remedies. 25,000 first printing. $20,000 ad/promo.

Mineral Muscle: Stopping Cartilage Loss & Inflammation Naturally (Apr., $17.95) by Shari Lieberman and Stephen Sinatra, M.D., centers on the SierraSil mineral deposit, a natural solution for relieving chronic joint pain. 50,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo.

STERLING

Ageless Yoga (AARP): Gentle Workouts for Health & Fitness (Mar., $17.95) by Juliet Pegrum is for the over-50 crowd.

The Edge Effect: Achieve Total Health and Longevity with the Balanced Brain Advantage (Mar., $12.95) by Eric R. Braverman, M.D., reports that the brain needs proper nourishment to reverse and prevent aging.

TIME INC. HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Teen People

Celebrity Beauty Guide (June, $15.95) by Teen People magazine editors is the inside scoop on faves from Beyoncé to Jessica Simpson. Advertising.

ULYSSES PRESS

Forza the Samurai Sword Workout: Kick Butt and Get Buff with High-Intensity Sword-Fighting Moves (May, $12.95) by Ilaria Montagnani transforms swordplay into a full-body workout.

VANDERBILT UNIV. PRESS

Dementia Caregivers Share Their Stories: A Support Group in a Book (May, $24.95) by Lynda A. Markut and Anatole Crane gathers wisdom from caregivers. Advertising.

WALKER & CO.

When Your Body Aches: A Quick Reference to Treating Bone, Joint and Muscle Pain (Mar., $14) by the Academy of American Orthopaedic Surgeons offers relief from the 100 most common sources of pain.

WARNER

5 Days to a Flatter Stomach: Beat the Bulge and Banish Bloating (May, $9.95) by Monica Grenfell is the real skinny on why tummies bulge. Ad/promo.

WISH PUBLISHING

The Female Athlete: Reach for Victory (Mar., $16.95) by Matt Brzycki et al. Six experts show how to maximize female athletic performance.

YALE UNIV. PRESS

The Breast Cancer Book: What You Need to Know to Make Informed Decisions (Apr., $15.95) by Ruth H. Grobstein, M.D., conveys jargon-free counsel.

YMAA

Tai Chi Connections: Advancing Your Tai Chi Experience (May, $20.95) by John Loupos advises slowing down one's life to banish body pain.

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