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HUMOR
ABRAMS IMAGE
Star Wars: Punch Out & Play (Mar., $12.95) by Michael and Karen Feder features scenes from the films and intergalactic outfits to adorn 12 characters.
ANDREWS MCMEEL
Stupid American History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions (Apr., $9.99) by Leland Gregory exposes idiocy and inanity from Columbus to G.W. Bush.
ANOVA/SALAMANDER
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
101 Sports Not to Try: Your Essential Guide to the World’s Most Dangerous, Pointless and Laughable Excuses for Recreation (June, $16.95) by Adam Russ documents the silliest.
AURUM PRESS/JR BOOKS
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG
Great Showbiz and Theatrical Anecdotes: A Connoisseur’s Collection (Aug., $18.95) by Ned Sherrin. The master of showbiz lore delivers a juicy collection.
BLACK & WHITE
(dist. by Interlink)
Tartan Titters! The Ultimate Scottish Joke Book (Apr., $11.95) by Allan Morrison showcases the best Scottish humor.
CARLTON BOOKS
Listed! (Apr., $12.95) by Geoff Tibballs amasses amusing lists in such categories as creatures, music, sports and more.
CHRONICLE BOOKS
Porn for Women of a Certain Age (May, $12.95) by Cambridge Women’s Pornography Cooperative features smoldering men booking cruises, pooh-poohing trophy wives and doing other things sure to make mature women swoon.
COLLINS LIVING
How Not to Act Old: 257 Ways to Pass for Phat, Sick, Hot, Dope, Awesome, or at Least Not Totally Lame (Aug., $14.99) by Pamela Redmond Satran. This guide to being cool speaks to those who suspect they no longer know how.
DOUGLAS & MCINTYRE
(dist. by PGW)
The White Guy: A Field Guide (Mar., $16.95) by Stephen Hunt details the race responsible for everything from slavery to golf to Muzak.
ECW PRESS
(dist. by IPG)
Punk Rock Fun Time Activity Book (May, $9.95) by Aye Jay entices readers to help Siouxsie Sioux apply her makeup, draw tattoos on Henry Rollins and more.
GIBBS SMITH
The Pocket Guide to Brilliance... to Boy Stuff and ... to Girl Stuff (Mar., $9.99 each) by Bart King map, respectively, the route to brilliance and the secrets of what adults don’t want boys and girls to know.
HARPER PAPERBACKS
Bart Simpson: Son of Homer (Apr., $15.99) by Matt Groening considers the bad, bratty and beloved Simpsons character as his father’s son. 100,000 first printing.
MEADOWBROOK PRESS
(dist. by S&S)
What Boomers Don’t Know About Sex (June, $6) by Linda Knaus. This spicy quiz promises to cheer up birthday boomers and their party guests.
THOMAS NELSON
Rick and Bubba’s Guide to an Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage (May, $16.99) by Rick Burgess and Bill Bussey. The Southern radio hosts treat the subject with stories, top 10 lists and an addendum to their “Book of Blame.”
PELICAN PUBLISHING
Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year: 2009 Edition (Mar., $14.95), edited by Charles Brooks, culls the humor of North American cartoonists who skewer the year’s news-making events.
SANSOM
(dist. by Antique Collectors’ Club)
There Was a Young Artist Called... (Mar., $14.95) by Sebastian Smith, illus. by Andrew Birch. Cheeky limericks poeticize art greats from Michelangelo to Pollock.
SIMON & SCHUSTER
The Big Quiz Book of Political Sex Scandals (May, $12.95) by Paul Slansky examines who did what to whom (or tried to) over the past half-century. 75,000 first printing. 5-city author tour.
SKYHORSE PUBLISHING
(dist. by W.W. Norton)
Stick It to the Man: How to Skirt the Law, Scam Your Enemies, and Screw Big, Fat, Stupid, Lazy Corporations... for Fun and Profit! (June, $12.95) by Greg Lewis delivers strategies for outwitting and outplaying the power-holders.
Z.E.O.: A Zombie’s Guide to Getting A(head) in Business (Aug., $12.95) by Scott Kenemore espouses the undead way to professional success. 25,000 first printing.
ST. MARTIN’S/GRIFFIN
101 Ways to Know It’s Time to Leave Your Momma’s House (June, $10.95) by Keenen, Shawn and Marlon Wayans. The talented trio present their first humor book. 250,000 first printing.
THREE RIVERS PRESS
The Geeks’ Guide to World Domination: Be Afraid, Beautiful People (Mar., $13.95) by Garth Sundem supplies strategic tips such as 10 kung-fu moves geeks can execute without hurting themselves. 40,000 first printing.
WAVERLEY BOOKS
(dist. by Interlink)
Broon’s Burns Night (Aug., $9.95) by editors of Waverly Books visits Scotland’s beloved Broon family as they celebrate Burns night in their own inimitable way.
WIMER PUBLISHING
(dist. by Baker & Taylor)
Condo Divas (May, $18.95) by Diane Kinman. A decade-long board member observes community politics of the female kind.
LIFESTYLE
BALLANTINE
Flip! for Decorating: A Page-by-Page, Piece-by-Piece, Room-by-Room Guide to Transforming Your Home (Apr., $25) by Elizabeth Mayhew. Today’s lifestyle expert explains the ease of room furnishing.
C&T PUBLISHING
(dist. by NBN)
Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler from Elm Creek Quilts: The True Story Behind the Quilt (Apr., $28.95) by Jennifer Chiaverini. The author offers instructions for the quilt that featured in her novel The Master Quilter.
Fabric Art Collage: 40+ Mixed Media Techniques (May, $26.95) by Rebekah Meier covers the subject from A to Z.
CAREER PRESS
Saving Green: A Family Guide to Saving Money While Saving the Planet (Apr., $14.99) by Laura Saba celebrates the “Five Rs”: reduce, reuse, recycle, restore and reconsider.
CENTER STREET
(dist. by HBG)
Jeff Lewis’s Real Estate Rules: How to Buy, Renovate, or Sell your Home in Any Market—the Smart Way (June, $15.99) by Jeff Lewis focuses on current conditions.
CHICAGO REVIEW PRESS
(dist. by IPG)
Absinthe & Flamethrowers: Projects and Ruminations on the Art of Living Dangerously (June, $16.95) by William Gurstelle touts the benefits of risk-taking with instructions for diverse edgy activities.
CHRONICLE BOOKS
I’d Trade My Husband for a Housekeeper (Apr., $18.95) by Amy Nobile and Trisha Ashworth studies how a marriage changes after a couple has children.
Change the World for 10 Bucks: 50 Ways to Make a Difference (May, $10) by We Are What We Do. The growing movement suggests that small actions × lots of people = big change. 50,000 first printing.
CICO BOOKS
(dist. by Ryland Peters & Small)
Knitted Odd-Bod Bunch (Mar., $19.95) by Donna Wilson includes 35 patterns for creating quirky critters.
COLLINS & BROWN
(dist. by Sterling)
Simple Knits for Cherished Babies (Mar., $14.95) by Erika Knight presents classic designs for booties, blankies, bonnets and more.
CREATIVE HOMEOWNER
Can’t Fail Window Treatments (Mar., $19.95) by Nancee Brown explains designs that yield mistake-proof sophistication.
CREATIVE PUBLISHING INT’L.
Black & Decker: The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements: Step-by-Step Projects for Adding Living Space Without Adding On (Apr., $24.99) by Creative Publishing editors.
Quick Fixes for Fixer Uppers: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Low-Cost Home Rehabs (June, $19.99) by Philip Schmidt reveals the quickest routes to move-in condition.
DEBRETT’S
(dist. by Antique Collectors’ Club)
Debrett’s A—Z of Modern Manners (Mar., $19.95) by Jo Bryant. Britain’s leading etiquette experts define mannerly conduct.
FILIPACCHI
(dist. by HBG)
Green Living by Design (May, $23.99) by the designers at PointClickHome.com considers all aspects of ecofriendly decorating and remodeling.
WALTER FOSTER PUBLISHING
(dist. by Quayside)
Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Concepts (May, $19.95) by Diane Cardaci et al., and Drawing Made Easy: Colored Pencil (June, $9.95) by Eileen F. Sorg draw budding artists’ attention.
FOX CHAPEL PUBLISHING
(dist. by IPG)
To Turn the Perfect Wooden Bowl (May, $24.95) by Ron Roszkiewicz examines the life and craft of wood-turning legend Bob Stocksdale.
Modern Tribal Tattoo Designs (Aug., $14.95) by Lora S. Irish contains patterns suitable for craft projects or skin decoration.
GOTHAM BOOKS
Style Evolution: How to Create Ageless Personal Style in Your 40s and Beyond (Apr., $19.99) by Kendall Farr suggests sophisticated looks.
GUILD OF MASTER CRAFTSMAN
(dist. by Sterling)
The Little Black Dress: How to Make the Perfect One for You (Apr., $19.95) by Simon Henry promises to turn a seamstress into a couturiere.
Natural Crochet for Babies & Toddlers (Apr., $14.95) by Tina Barrett includes a range of funky projects.
HAMLYN/OCTOPUS BOOKS
Color Me Younger: How to Look Younger and Feel Great! (Apr., $17.99) by Color Me Beautiful, Veronique Henderson and Pat Henshaw, delivers no-nonsense advice on shedding years.
How to Decorate (May, $17.99) by Hamlyn editors reveals tricks of the trade.
MARINER BOOKS
Planet Wedding: A Nuptial-pedia (June, $15.95) by Sandra and Harry Choron. The authors of Planet Dog and Planet Cat assemble more than 300 lists covering all things matrimonial.
INTERWEAVE PRESS
(dist. by IPG)
Fabricate: 17 Innovative Sewing Projects That Make Fabric the Star (Apr., $22.95) by Susan Wasinger describes distinctive cloth-making techniques.
Japanese-Inspired Knits: Marianne Isager Collection (Apr., $22.95) by Marianne Isager showcases knitwear based on the festivals and traditions of Japan.
Simple Style: 19 Innovative to Traditional Designs with Simple Knitting Techniques (Apr., $24.95) by Ann Budd promises stunning results from uncomplicated projects.
KNACK
Libby Langdon’s Small Space Solutions: Stylish Designs for Every Room and Every Budget (Mar., $24.95) by Libby Langdon, the HGTV designer.
LEISURE ARTS
Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: Summer on Blossom Street (Mar., $12.95) by Leisure Arts designers accompanies the author’s latest Blossom Street novel.
The Big Green Book of Recycled Crafts (June, $19.95) by Leisure Arts designers turns throwaway items into crafting opportunities.
Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: The Charity Guide for Knitters (Aug., $14.95) by Leisure Arts designers provides patterns for knitted donations and lists numerous charities that accept them.
MARSILIO
(dist. by Rizzoli)
The House Dress: A Story of Eroticism and Fashion (Mar., $19.95) by Elda Danese gives this historically underrated garment its due.
SALLY MILNER PUBLISHING
(dist. by Sterling)
Guide to Endangered Flora in Quilling (Mar., $16.95) by Helen Walter. Forty-two floral projects aim to entice new practitioners to the art of paper filigree.
MOTORBOOKS
Sheet Metal Fabrication (June, $39.99) by Timothy J. Barton gives lessons in making fenders, hoods and other body parts.
MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS
Backcountry Betty Crafting with Style: 50 Nature-Inspired Projects (May, $19.95) by Jennifer Worick. This crafty compendium features items found in nature.
NOLO
The Sharing Solution: How to Prosper While Sharing Resources, Simplifying Your Life & Building Community (June, $21.99) by Janelle Orsi and Emily Doskow advocates sharing as an alternative to further depletion of unrenewable resources.
ORION PUBLISHING
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Miracles of Card Play (May, $27.95) by Terence Reese and David Bird details the fictitious exploits of the bridge-playing monks of St. Titus.
PIE
(dist. by Rizzoli)
Summer Kimonos and the Colors of Japan: The Kimono Collection of Katsumi Yumioka (Apr., $34.50) by Katsumi Yumioka focuses on the materials used in creating the garment.
POTTER CRAFT
Socks from the Toe Up: Essential Techniques and Patterns from Wendy Knits (Apr., $22.95) by Wendy D. Johnson keeps knitters on their toes, from choosing yarn to casting off.
Bend the Rules with Fabric: Fun Sewing Projects with Stencils, Stamps, Dye, Photo Transfers, Silk Screening, and More (Aug., $21.95) by Amy Karol explores numerous ways to embellish.
QUARRY BOOKS
Collaborative Art Journals and Shared Visions in Mixed Media (June, $24.99) by LK Ludwig analyzes the international world of artistic collaboration.
SEAL PRESS
(dist. by PGW)
Dirt (Apr., $15.95), edited by Mindy Lewis. Writers come clean about dealing with dirt in their physical, psychological and relational environments.
SHAMBHALA
(dist. by Random House)
Handmade Home (Aug., $18.95) by Amanda Blake Soule includes 30 sewing projects focusing on ways to repurpose vintage materials into useful objects.
SIXTH & SPRING BOOKS
(dist. by Sterling)
Hooked on Jewelry: 40+ Designs to Crochet (Apr., $19.95) by Pat Harste. Crochet joins forces with beading in this stylish collection.
STACKPOLE BOOKS
Making Tiffany Lamps (Aug., $24.95) by Hugh Archer describes how to use the same techniques as the masters.
Wire-Wrapped and Beaded Jewelry (Aug., $19.95), edited by Jane Barrick, offers a fully illustrated step-by-step guide to crafting more than a dozen pieces at home.
STERLING/HEARST
Man Crafts: Leather Tooling, Fly Tying, Ax Whittling, and Other Cool Things to Do (May, $9.95) by Popular Mechanics editors. At the end of WWII, Popular Mechanics created 10 pamphlets to help vets find new occupations; they are reprinted here in a single volume.
STERLING/LARK
Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase (Mar., $19.95) by Suzanne J. Tourtillott contains 30 spectacular transformations.
Vickie Howell’s Pop Goes Crochet!: Celebrating Icons of Popular Culture (May, $19.95) by Vickie Howell. Forty projects add pop culture artifacts to clothing, jewelry and other accessories.
STEWART, TABORI & CHANG
Material Obsession: Modern Quilts with Traditional Roots (Mar., $24.95) by Sarah Fielke and Kathy Doughty presents 23 print patterns with a modern twist.
TARCHER
The Scavenger’s Manifesto (Apr., $14.95) by Anneli Rufus and Kristan Lawson recommends scavenging as a philosophy and a way of life.
TAUNTON PRESS
Junk Beautiful Outdoor Edition (Apr., $21.95) by Sue Whitney with Kim Melamed. The author of Junk Beautiful goes outside to transform patios, porches, pools and more.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE BOOKS
(dist. by IPG)
Paper Crafts with Style: Over 50 Designs Made with Cut, Folded, Pasted, and Stitched Paper (May, $24.95) by Marie Claire Idées editors. How to make wrapping paper, lanterns, candle holders and more.
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM PUBLICATIONS
(dist. by Abrams)
King of Fashion: The Autobiography of Paul Poiret (May, $15.95) by Paul Poiret. This memoir, first published in 1931, describes the meteoric rise of a draper’s son to become the “King of Fashion.”
VOYAGEUR PRESS
Knit It Together: Patterns and Inspiration for Knitting Circles (June, $24.99) by Suzyn Jackson supplies stories of circles past and present and patterns designed for group participation.
WATSON-GUPTILL
Kilobyte Couture: Geek Chic Jewelry to Make from Easy-to-Find Computer Components (Apr., $18.95) by Brittany Forks.
Hatheads: 1 Man + 2 Knitting Needles = 50 Fun Hat Designs (Aug., $22.95) by Trond Anfinnsen also contributes a humorous ode to the joys of a close-knit community.
WILEY
Norma Vally’s Kitchen Fix-Ups (Mar., $24.99) by Norma Vally. The host of Discovery Home’s Toolbelt Diva provides a basic overview of kitchen renovation for female DIYers.
WILEY/TEACH YOURSELF VISUALLY
Teach Yourself Visually: Car Care & Maintenance (Mar., $21.99) by Dan Ramsey shows readers how to change oil, replace spark plugs, patch tires and more.
WISDOM PUBLICATIONS
(dist. by PGW)
Saltwater Buddha: A Surfer’s Quest to Find Zen on the Sea (May, $15.95) by Jaimal Yogis ponders the author’s spiritual growth encountered in the barrel of a wave.
WORKMAN
Generation T: Beyond Fashion—110 T-Shirt Transformations for Pets, Babies, Your Home, Car and You! (May, $14.95) by Megan Nicolay claims that T-shirt transformation is a way of life.
LITERARY CRITICISM & ESSAYS
AVON A
Shelf Discovery (June, $14.99), edited by Lizzie Skurnick. Writers look back at the children’s and YA books they loved in their youth. 50,000 first printing.
BLOOMSBURY UK
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Risky Business: People Pastimes, Poker and Books (Apr., $17.95) by Al Alvarez features the author’s most notable treatises.
GEORGE BRAZILLER
(dist. by W.W. Norton)
The Renegade: Writings on Poetry and a Few Other Things (Apr., $19.95) by Charles Simic. The 15th U.S. poet laureate collects his latest works.
CLEIS PRESS
(dist. by PGW)
In Praise of Indecency (Apr., $12.95) by Paul Krassner examines the hypocrisy of the world’s “culture warriors.”
DAVID R. GODINE
Thoughts of Sorts (Mar., $18.95) by George Perec, trans. by David Bellos, contains musings on art and life.
MR. BELLER’S NEIGHBORHOOD BOOKS
(dist. by W.W. Norton)
Lost and Found: Stories from New York, Vol. 2 (May, $14), edited by Thomas Beller, compiles Big Apple—related material.
PRINCETON UNIV. PRESS
The Posthuman Dada Guide: Tzara and Lenin Play Chess (Apr., $16.95) by Andrei Codrescu imagines a chess match as a metaphor for life.
LYNNE RIENNER
Voice Revealed: Arab Women Novelists,1898—2000 (June; $22.50, cloth $55) by Bouthaina Shaaban analyzes works spanning more than a century.
SCRIBNER
Double Life Is Twice as Good (July, $15) by Jonathan Ames collects published and unpublished pieces.
STATE UNIV. OF NEW YORK PRESS
Where We Find Ourselves: Jewish Women Around the World Write About Home (Apr., $14.95), edited by Miriam Ben-Yoseph and Deborah Nodler Rosen, collects essays, poems and stories.
TILBURY HOUSE
Backyard Maine: Local Essays (Mar., $15) by Edgar Allen Beem tackles a wide variety of subjects.
UNIV. OF ALABAMA PRESS
Mainly the Truth: Interviews with Mark Twain (Mar., $24.95), edited by Gary Scharnhorst, collects the author’s most colorful interviews.
UNIV. OF NOTRE DAME PRESS
Color: Essays on Race, Family, and History (Mar., $19) by Kenneth A. McClane weaves themes of 20th-century race relations into the author’s memoir of his parents’ lives.
NATURE & ENVIRONMENT
ADAMS MEDIA
What Would the Buddha Recycle? The Zen of Green Living (Apr., $11.95) by Rosemary Roberts articulates the fundamental connection between Zen practice and living green.
ANDREWS MCMEEL
The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth (Mar., $12.99) by Earthworks Press and Sophie Javna empowers kids to take action with easy-to-implement tips.
BARRON’S
Green’s Not Black & White: The Balanced Guide to Making Eco Decisions (June, $14.99) by Dominic Muren clarifies extremist propaganda from both sides of the issue.
BERRETT-KOEHLER
The Living Universe: Where Are We? Who Are We? Where Are We Going? (Apr., $15.95) by Duane Elgin espouses a new understanding of the nature of the universe.
DOWN EAST BOOKS
(dist. by NBN)
Notes on a Lost Flute: A Field Guide to the Wabanaki (June, $27.95) by Kerry Hardy details the Native American lifestyle with elements of nature, history and language.
FULCRUM PUBLISHING
Our Wilderness: America’s Common Ground (May, $19.95) by Doug Scott. This photographic primer pays tribute to the importance of wilderness preservation.
Red Alert!: Saving the Planet with Indigenous Knowledge (Aug., $12.95) by Daniel R. Wildcat offers a Native American response to the environmental crisis.
GIBBS SMITH
Turn Me On: 100 Easy Ways to Use Solar Energy (May, $12.99) by Michelle Kodis suggests innovative uses of this limitless energy form.
GREYSTONE BOOKS
(dist. by PGW)
Tar Sands: Dirty Oil and the Future of a Continent (Mar., $18) by Andrew Nikiforuk exposes the disastrous effects of mining Canadian tar sands.
HAY HOUSE
Green Made Easy: The Everyday Guide for Transitioning to a Green Lifestyle (Apr., $12.95) by Chris Prelitz tackles the process one step at a time.
INDIANA UNIV. PRESS
A Conservationist Manifesto (Apr., $19.95) by Scott Russell Sanders argues against America’s destructive culture of consumption.
FRANCES LINCOLN
(dist. by PGW)
Go Wild! 101 Things to Do Outdoors Before You Grow Up (May, $24.95) by Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield suggests activities for families with older children.
MENASHA RIDGE PRESS
(dist. by PGW)
Myths and Truths About Coyotes: What You Need to Know About America’s Most Formidable Predator (July, $12.95) by Carol Cartaino addresses concerns and answers FAQs.
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESS
(dist. by Univ. of Chicago Press)
Wildflowers of the Boundary Waters: Hiking Through the Seasons (May, $22.95) by Betty Vos Hemstad showcases blooms for wildflower watchers in northern climes.
MIT PRESS
Camps: A Guide to 21st Century Space (Apr., $29.95) by Charlie Hailey examines the function of “camps” from Scout jamborees to FEMA trailers and Guantánamo.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BOOKS
True Green Home: 100 Inspirational Ideas for Creating a Green Home (Mar., $19.95) by Kim McKay and Jenny Bonnin adds to the publisher’s True Green series.
W.W. NORTON
Climate Change: Picturing the Science (Apr., $24.95) by Gavin Schmidt and Joshua Wolfe. Climate scientist Schmidt and photographer Wolfe clarify what is known about the subject.
OREGON STATE UNIV. PRESS
(dist. by Univ. of Arizona Press)
Water in the 21st-Century West: A High Country NewsReader (Mar., $24.95), edited by Char Miller, reports on the region’s diminishing water supply.
PERIGEE
What’s the Worst That Could Happen? Cutting Through the Hubbub over Global Warming (July, $14.95) by Greg Craven. The series of popular YouTube videos inspired this approach to environmental issues.
PINEAPPLE PRESS
Tropical Trees of Florida and the Virgin Islands: A Guide to Identification (Mar., $22.95) by T. Kent Kirk identifies some 90 species.
SEVEN STORIES PRESS
(dist. by Consortium)
What We Leave Behind (Apr., $26.95) by Derrick Jensen and Aric McBay reveals how human waste breaks the cycle of decay and regeneration.
STEWART, TABORI & CHANG
The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget: Save Money, Save Time, Save the Planet (Apr., $14.95) by Josh Dorfman forecasts the next wave of green products that will lighten consumers’ impact and lower their expenses.
STONE BRIDGE PRESS
(dist. by Consortium)
A Different Kind of Luxury: Japanese Lessons in Simple Living and Inner Abundance (Apr., $19.95) by Andy Couturier. Eleven profiles of people living off the grid exemplify the rewards of sustainable living.
THUNDER BAY PRESS
(dist. by PGW)
The Complete Book of Hummingbirds (Mar., $18.95) by Tony Tilford. Facts and photos define nature’s “jewels in flight.”
TYNDALE HOUSE
Go Green, Save Green (Apr., $14.99) by Nancy Sleeth shares hundreds of practical time- and money-saving tips.
UNIV. OF ILLINOIS PRESS
Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois and Surrounding States: A Field-to-Kitchen Guide (Mar., $24.95) by Joe McFarland and Gregory M. Mueller describes and illustrates 40 species.
UNIV. OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
Going Green: True Tales from Gleaners, Scavengers, and Dumpster Divers (May, $19.95), edited by Laura Pritchett, offers personal accounts of cooking road kill, reusing discarded materials and more.
UNIV. OF WISCONSIN/TERRACE BOOKS
Listen to the Land: Conservation Conversations (Apr., $19.95) by Dennis Boyer. The author’s chats with diverse nature lovers consider the question: “How do I interact with the Earth?”
NEW AGE
COLUMBIA UNIV. PRESS
Yoga, Karma, Rebirth (June, $22.95) by Stephen Phillips examines the ancient Indian origins that continue to shape the art today.
EARTHDANCER BOOKS
(dist. by IPG)
Crystal Wands: For Healing, Massage Therapy and Reflexology (Apr., $26.95) by Ewald Kliegel explains the use of these tools.
FINDHORN PRESS
(dist. by IPG)
Enlightenment Through Orbs (Apr., $19.95) and Ascension Through Orbs (July, $24.95) by Diana Cooper and Kathy Crosswell explain the importance of Orbs and provide new material about the 12 chakras.
FROG BOOKS
Your Soul’s Plan (Mar., $16.95) by Robert Schwartz explores the premise that humans are eternal souls who plan their lives before birth.
HAMPTON ROADS
The Psychic Housewives’ Handbook: How to Keep Your Feet on the Ground and Your Head in the Stars (Apr., $16.95) by Lorraine Roe helps the ordinary housewife connect with psychic energy.
HARPER PAPERBACKS
Do Dead People Walk Their Dogs? Questions You’d Ask a Medium if You Had the Chance (Apr., $13.99) by Concetta Bertoldi answers questions about life after life.
HAY HOUSE
The Kabbalah Code: A True Adventure (May, $17.95) by James F. Twyman visits 10 of the most sacred sites in Paris and reveals lost teachings that may change the world. 50,000 first printing.
INNER TRADITIONS/BEAR & CO.
Beyond 2012: Catastrophe or Awakening?: A Complete Guide to End-of-Time Predictions (June, $24) by Geoff Stray focuses on the year that many believe will bring great change for humanity.
INNER TRADITIONS/PARK STREET PRESS
The Spiritual Anatomy of Emotion: How Feelings Link the Brain, the Body, and the Sixth Sense (July, $24.95) by Michael A. Jawer with Marc S. Micozzi, M.D., argues that feelings are the gateway to understanding consciousness.
KÜNATI
(dist. by IPG)
Touchstone Tarot (May, $32.95) by Kat Black, The author digitally manipulated Baroque art masterpieces to create a new 78-card deck.
LLWELLYN
Spirited: Taking Paganism Beyond the Circle (Mar., $18.95) by Gede Parma affirms and celebrates the importance of pagan youth.
Elemental Shaman: One Man’s Journey into the Heart of Humanity, Spirituality & Ecology (Apr., $18.95) by Omar Rosales chronicles mysteries of spiritual consciousness and indigenous healing practices.
Messages: The World’s Most Documented Extraterrestrial Contact (May, $16.95) by Stan Romanek recounts eight years of alien encounters, abductions and sightings.
NEW PAGE BOOKS
2012: Biography of a Time Traveler, The Journey of José Arguelles (Mar., $17.99) by Stephanie South studies the man who brought the date December 21, 2012 into the mass consciousness with The Mayan Factor.
Medicine, Miracles and Manifestations: A Doctor’s Journey Through the Worlds of Divine Intervention, Near-Death Experiences and Universal Energy (Mar., $15.99) by John L. Turner, M.D. recounts the author’s spiritual quest and exploration of nontraditional healing techniques.
NORTH POINT PRESS
The Yoga S?tras of Patañjali (Mar., $25) by Edwin F. Bryant provides a new translation of the classical treatise on Hindu understanding of mind and consciousness.
VISIBLE INK PRESS
(dist. by IPG)
Real Miracles, Divine Intervention, and Feats of Incredible Survival (June, $24.95) by Brad Steiger and Sherry Hansen Steiger recounts true stories of survival under impossible odds.
WATKINS
(dist. by Sterling)
Numerology: Your Personal Guide for Life (Apr., $17.95) by Sonia Ducie advises the use of numerology to improve careers, home life and relationships.
Super Consciousness: The Quest for the Peak Experience (May, $17.95) by Colin Wilson examines how these periods of extreme mental, emotional and creative invigoration can result in great achievements.
WEISER BOOKS
Sun of God: Discover the Self-Organizing Consciousness That Guides Everything (May, $17.95) by Gregory Sams posits that the Sun is a living being, fully aware of itself and its place in the universe.
The Astrology of 2012 and Beyond (July, $16.95) by Cal Garrison. Drawing on traditional astrology, the Hopi prophecies and other astrological events, the author predicts the evolution of humanity over the next four years.
PERFORMING ARTS & FILM
A & C BLACK
(dist. by Consortium)
Noel Coward in His Own Words (Aug., $14.95) by Noel Coward, edited by Barry Day, quotes the master playwright and performer.
AMADEUS PRESS
(dist. by Hal Leonard Books)
Liszt—A Listener’s Guide (Mar., $22.95) by John Bell Young. A CD helps illuminate Liszt’s opulent music.
ANGRY PENGUIN
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Genesis: The Gabriel Era (Mar., $24.95) by Bob Carruthers narrates the rock group’s early days.
APPLAUSE BOOKS
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Everybody’s Talkin’: The Top Films of 1965—1969 (July, $24.95) by Barry Monush.
BACKBEAT BOOKS
Sonic Boom! The History of Northwest Rock, From “Louie Louie” to “Smells Like Teen Spirit” (Apr., $19.95) by Peter Blecha revisits garage rock traditions.
BARRON’S
101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die and 101 Sci-Fi Movies... (Mar., $14.99 each), edited by Stephen Jay Schneider, cites important genre films.
BASIC CIVITAS
Book of Rhymes: The Poetics of Hip Hop (Mar., $16.95) by Adam Bradley celebrates hip-hop lyrics as today’s most vivid form of American poetry.
BERKLEY BOULEVARD
Jonas Brothers: Inside Their World (June, $16) by Brittany Kent considers the celebrated heartthrobs.
MARION BOYARS
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From CBGB to the Roundhouse (Aug., $17.95) by Tim Burrows takes a nostalgic trip to famous rock venues.
CAMBRIDGE UNIV. PRESS
The Cambridge Companion to Bob Dylan (Apr., $24.99), edited by Kevin J.H. Dettmar. Twenty music writers and journalists discuss Dylan’s life and work.
COLOSSUS BOOKS
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Before the Legend—The Rise of New Kids on the Block and... A Guy Named Maurice Starr: The Early Years (Mar., $15) by Tony Rose journeys back to the start of the popular teen group and their creator.
CROWOOD PRESS
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Performing Shakespeare (June, $34.95) by John Hester. Practical tips ease performance anxiety.
CONTINUUM PUBLISHING
A Cultural Dictionary of Punk: 1974—1982 (Apr., $29.95) by Nicholas Rombes chronicles everything from Lester Bangs to the Slits and the Adolescents to the Zeros.
A History of Italian Cinema (Aug., $27.95) by Peter Bondanella ranges from the beginnings to the present.
DUKE UNIV. PRESS
Reggaeton (Apr., $24.95), edited by Raquel Z. Rivera et al., looks at the popular Spanish-language musical hybrid of reggae and rap.
ECW PRESS
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Grunge Is Dead: The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music (May, $19.95) by Greg Prato gathers more than 130 never before published interviews.
HAL LEONARD BOOKS
The Craft of Christian Songwriting (Apr., $24.95) by Robert Sterling articulates the perspective of a successful musician.
The Studio Musician’s Handbook (June, $34.95) by Bobby Owsinski and Paul III discloses the inner working of a major Hollywood recording session.
LIMELIGHT EDITIONS
Actors Talk About Shakespeare (May, $18.95) by Mary Z. Maher. Kevin Kline, Judi Dench and others offer their thoughts.
MERIWETHER PUBLISHING
PLAYdate: How to Stage a Play with Kids Only (Apr., $19.95) by Cindy Marucs teaches instructors, parents and children.
NEW INTERNATIONALIST
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No Nonsense Guide to World Music (Apr., $13.95) by Louise Gray acquaints the reader with the breadth of global sounds.
NEWMARKET PRESS
Angels & Demons: The Illustrated Moviebook (May; $19.95, cloth $29.95), intro. by Ron Howard, is the official tie-in to the film version of Dan Brown’s bestseller.
SANTA MONICA PRESS
The Quotable Actor:1001 Pearls of Wisdom from Actors Talking About Acting (Aug., $19.95) by Damon DiMarco. Topics include auditioning, struggling, building a career and more.
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIV. PRESS
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Orson Welles and the Unfinished RKO Projects: A Postmodern Perspective (May, $35) by Marguerite H. Rippy traces the impact that Welles has had on contemporary media narrative.
THEATRE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
Grasses of a Thousand Colors (Apr., $13.95) by Wallace Shawn. The author’s first full-length play in a decade.
UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA PRESS
John Cassavetes in Person (July, $24.95) by Ray Carney amasses interviews, essays and writings by and with Cassavetes.
UNIV. OF TEXAS PRESS
No Depression #77: Surveying the Past, Present, and Future of American Music (Mar., $19.95) by Grant Alden and Peter Blackstock. This new bookazine continues the tradition of No Depression magazine’s long-form journalism and photography.
PETS & ANIMALS
ADVANTAGE PUBLISHERS GROUP
Your Dog’s I.Q. (Apr., $9.95) by David Taylor features 50 tests.
BOWTIE PRESS
Dr. Khalsa’s Natural Dog: A Holistic Feeding Guide for Healthier Dogs (Aug., $16.95) by Deva Khalsa describes nutrition from raw to commercial foods.
CADMOS BOOKS
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Bringing Up Puppy: Everything You Need to Know About Care and Training (May, $18.95) by Gabriele Lehari.
FORGE BOOKS
Unexpected Miracles (Aug., $14.95) by Shawn Messonnier shows how natural and integrative treatments can keep pets healthy.
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESS
K-9 Nation Biscuit Book: Baking for Your Best Friend (Apr., $16.95) by Klecko puts your dog’s tastes first.
MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS
Barking Buddha: Simple Soul Stretches for Yogi and Dogi (May, $12.95) by Brenda Bryan recommends Hatha yoga poses for practitioners and their dogs.
QUARRY BOOKS
The Safe Dog Handbook: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Pooch, Indoors and Out (Mar., $19.99) by Melanie Monteiro includes first aid basics, travel tips and puppy-proofing tactics.
SKYHORSE PUBLISHING
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Don’t Dump the Dog: Advice from America’s Favorite Dog Rescuer (Aug., $14.95) by Randy Grim with Melinda Roth offers tips for bad-dog owners.
STITCHTING
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It’s a Dog’s World (Mar., $29.50) by Karolien Van Cauwelaert showcases the very best accessories.
TFH PUBLICATIONS
High-Drive Dogs: A Practical Guide to Living with Energetic and Driven Canines (June, $19.95) by Tracy Libby helps owners manage Fido’s needs.
UNIV. PRESS OF FLORIDA
Guide and Reference to the Amphibians of Western North America (North of Mexico) and Hawaii (May, $29.95) by R.D. and Patricia Bartlett.
PHILOSOPHY
BRAZOS PRESS
Beauty for Truth’s Sake: On the Re-enchantment of Education (July, $22.99) by Stratford Caldecott helps readers connect faith and reason, truth and beauty.
WILEY
X-Men and Philosophy: Astonishing Insight and Uncanny Argument in the Mutant X-Verse (Apr., $17.95), edited by J. Jeremy Wisnewski and Rebecca Housel, examines the X-Men universe and the choices facing its powerful “mutants.”
PHOTOGRAPHY
ALLWORTH PRESS
Selling Your Photography (June, $24.95) by Richard Weisgrau outlines venues and methods to help maximize sales.
AMHERST MEDIA
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Doug Box’s Guide to Posing for Portrait Photographers (Mar., $34.95) by Doug Box serves as a primer on posing basics.
500 Poses for Photographing Women (Mar., $34.95) by Michelle Perkins presents over 500 professional portraits by industry leaders.
APERTURE FOUNDATION
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Photography After Frank (June, $29.95) by Philip Gefter connects the work of photographer Robert Frank with that of dozens of artists who followed him.
ARGENTUM
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Aspects of Expression: Exploring the Art & Craft of Monochrome Photography (May, $39.95) by Paul Gallagher and Joe Cornish looks back at Gallagher’s monochrome prints.
ECW PRESS
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Metallica: Club Dayz 1982—1984 (May, $19.95) by Bill Hale. A metal magazine photographer shares 120 exclusive full-color photos of the band’s early performances.
HEYDAY BOOKS
Dream Street (May, $22.50) by Douglas McCulloh documents the human stories behind the evolution of a California suburb.
LANNOO
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Summertime (Mar., $59.95) by Verne assembles photographs of 12 popular beaches from around the world.
PRESTEL
Miami Graffiti (Apr., $24.95) by James and Karla Murray focuses on the city’s graffiti scene.
STERLING/LARK
Digital Masters—B&W Printing: Creating the Digital Master Print (June, $29.95) by George DeWolfe explains basic and advanced techniques.
Smart Object Pipeline: Revolutionary Tactics for the Photoshop Layer Workflow (July, $29.95) by Ted Dillard outlines Photoshop technology.
STERLING/PHOTOGRAPHER’S INSTITUTE PRESS
Digital Flower Photography (May, $22.95) by Sue Bishop demonstrates how to capture a flower by doing more than just taking a snapshot.
TEMPLE UNIV. PRESS
Pictures from a Drawer: Prison and the Art of Portraiture (Mar., $34.95) by Bruce Jackson presents ID photos likely taken between 1915 and 1940 at a state prison farm in Arkansas.
UNIV. OF GEORGIA PRESS
City of Memory: New Orleans, Before and After Katrina (Aug., $29.95) by John Woodin assembles photos by the first photographer allowed into hurricane-devastated areas.
WATSON-GUPTILL
Understanding Close-up Photography: Creative Close Encounters with or Without a Macro Lens (Apr., $25.95) by Bryan Peterson.
Understanding Photography Field Guide (Aug., $21.95) by Bryan Peterson. The author revises material from his previous books and adds new photographic examples.
POETRY
BIRLINN
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The Best Laid Schemes: Selected Poetry and Prose of Robert Burns (May, $20), edited by Robert Crawford and Christopher MacLachlan, includes line-by-line clarifications and rediscovered verse.
BOA EDITIONS
Struggling Times (Apr.; $16, cloth $22.95) by Louis Simpson underscores the battle to counter governmental aggression against the less fortunate..
GEORGE BRAZILLER
(dist. by W.W. Norton)
Renegade: Writings on Poetry and a Few Other Things (Apr., $19.95) by Charles Simic delves into the lives and work of poets, novelists, artists and playwrights.
COPPER CANYON PRESS
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In Such Hard Times (May, $18) by Wei Ying-wu presents Red Pine’s first-ever English translations of the T’ang dynasty poet.
The Dangerous Shirt (May, $15) by Alberto Rios transforms everyday reality into magical possibilities.
DUFOUR EDITIONS
The Bloodaxe Book of Contemporary Indian Poets (Mar., $30.95) by Jeet Thayil collects Indian poetry in English from the past 55 years.
WM. B. EERDMANS
New Tracks, Night Falling (Mar., $16) by Jeanne Murray Walker explores fears and hopes in a post-9/11 world.
GALLAUDET UNIV. PRESS
Deaf American Poetry: An Anthology (Mar., $35), edited by John Lee Clark, showcases the best works from the early 19th century to today.
HANGING LOOSE PRESS
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Complete Lineups (May, $18) by Charles North. Verses organize diverse human experience—seasons, cities, vegetables, diseases, et al.—by batting order and field position.
HARVARD UNIV. PRESS
The Songs and Sonnets of John Donne, Second Edition (Apr., $18.95), edited by Theodore Redpath, revises a long out-of-print edition.
HOLY COW! PRESS
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Beloved on the Earth: 150 Poems of Grief and Gratitude (Apr., $14.95), edited by Jim Perlman et al., responds to the experiences of death and mourning.
LEVEL 4 PRESS
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Modern Nursery Rhymes (May, $7.95) by William Roetzheim updates the rhymes for today.
MCGILL—QUEEN’S UNIV. PRESS
Mosaic Orpheus (Apr., $14.95) by Peter Dale Scott connects polemical and political issues to personal matters.
NEO LITERATI PRESS
Razor Blades Between My Teeth (Mar., $11.99) by Ashanti White tackles historical and contemporary universalities, including sexual assault, linguistics and love.
OHIO UNIV. PRESS
The Swallow Anthology of New American Poets (Aug., $19.95), edited by David Yezzi, assembles the best of contemporary verse.
SOURCEBOOKS MEDIAFUSION
Take the Mic: Performing Slam Poetry and the Spoken Word (Apr., $10.99) by Marc Smith builds confidence in new and experienced slammers alike.
UNIV. OF ARIZONA PRESS
What i’m on (Mar., $15.95) by Luis Humberto Valadez depicts the life of a Mexican-American boy growing up near Chicago.
UNIV. OF ARKANSAS PRESS
Don’t Leave Hungry: Fifty Years of the Southern Poetry Review (Mar.; $24.95, cloth $54.95), edited by James Smith, foreword by Billy Collins, contains 183 selections.
UNIV. OF IOWA PRESS
Something has to happen next (Mar., $16) by Andrew Michael Roberts collects work by the 2008 Iowa Poetry Prize winner.
Full Catastrophe Living (Mar., $16) by Zach Savich.
UNIV. OF PITTSBURGH PRESS
All-Night Lingo Tango (Mar., $14.95) by Barbara Hamby embodies humor and a love for pop culture.
WAYNE STATE UNIV. PRESS
By Cold Water (Apr., $15.95) by Chris Dombrowski meditates on the wonder of the natural world.
POLITICS
AK PRESS
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Academic Repression (May, $19.95), edited by Steven Best et al., collects essays addressing the increased political pressure on left-leaning academics.
BAKER ACADEMIC
Sex and the iWorld: Rethinking Relationship Beyond an Age of Individualism (July, $17.99) by Dale S. Kuehne puts forth a positive, holistic vision for sexuality in personal ethics and public policy.
CATO INSTITUTE
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Realizing Freedom: Libertarian Theory, History, and Practice (June, $22.95) by Tom G. Palmer explores democracy, limited government, globalization and more.
CHECKMARK BOOKS
Winning the White House 2008 (May, $24.95) by Frank Newport et al. This month-by-month narrative of the 2008 election features more than 1,000 Gallup polls.
KUMARIAN PRESS
Strategic Moral Diplomacy: Understanding the Enemy’s Moral Universe (May, $24.95) by Lyn Boyd-Judson explains how international diplomacy can successfully address conflicting worldviews.
POLIPOINTPRESS
(dist. by IPS)
The Next Progressive Era: A Blueprint for Broad Prosperity (Apr., $22.95) by Phillip Longman and Ray Boshara argues for modern-day progressives to return to their roots by protecting families from damaging global capital.
LYNNE RIENNER
The Politics of Taxing and Spending (Mar., $22.50) by Patrick Fisher examines how money flows through the U.S. government.
TEXAS A&M UNIV. PRESS
Honest Broker? The National Security Advisor and Presidential Decision Making (May, $29.95) by John P. Burke reviews the office of NSA from its inception during Eisenhower’s presidency until now.
TRANSACTION PUBLISHERS
The Virtual American Empire (Apr., $24.95) by Edward N. Luttwak argues that during war, ceasefires and armistices are preferable to prospects for a nuclear meltdown.
UNIV. OF GEORGIA PRESS
Liberalism, Black Power, and the Making of American Politics, 1965—1980 (Apr., $26.95) by Devin Fergus explores the points of contact between liberals and black nationalists.
UNIV. OF WISCONSIN PRESS
Democracy in Print: The Best of the Progressive Magazine, 1909—2009 (May, $24.95), edited by Matthew Rothschild, captures a century’s worth of voices.
PSYCHOLOGY
GUILFORD PUBLICATIONS
The Mindful Path to Self Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions (May, $15.95) by Christopher K. Germer helps readers decrease feelings of guilt, self-doubt and anxiety.
W.W. NORTON
The Adolescent & Young Adult Self-Harming Treatment Manual: A Collaborative Strengths-Based Brief Therapy Approach (Apr., $33.95) by Matthew D. Selekman provides detailed treatment protocol. A Norton Professional Book for Psychotherapists.
PICADOR
Bodies (Mar., $16) by Susie Orbach examines how cultural forces have conspired to alter the way we experience our bodies.
SIERRA CLUB BOOKS
(dist. by PGW)
Ecotherapy: Healing with Nature in Mind (May, $16.95), edited by Linda Buzzell and Craig Chalquist, explores the field of nature-based psychotherapy.
REFERENCE
ANDREWS MCMEEL
Sneaky Green Uses for Everyday Things: How to Craft Eco-Garments and Sneaky Snack Kits, Create Green Cleaners, Remake Paper into Flying Toys, Assemble Alternative Energy Science Projects, and Construct a Robot Recycle Bin with Everyday Things (Mar., $12.99) by Cy Tymony.
BENBELLA BOOKS
(dist. by IPG)
Community College Guide: The Essential Reference from Application to Graduation (Aug., $14.95) by Debra Gonsher and Joshua Halberstam offers information for students.
COLLINS
Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer (May, $19.95) by Richard Wiese shows readers how to have fun with science and nature.
HARPER PAPERBACKS
Don’t Know Much About Literature: What You Need to Know but Never Learned About Great Books and Authors (July, $14.99) by Kenneth C. Davis presents quizzes about influential writers and their works.
KAPLAN PUBLISHING
(dist. by S&S)
Med School Rx: Getting In, Getting Through, and Getting On with Doctoring (June, $24.95) by Walter Hartwig offers advice about medical education.
PERIGEE
The Idealist.org Handbook to Building a Better World: How to Turn Your Good Intentions into Actions That Make a Difference (Mar., $14.95) by Idealist.org and Stephanie Land shows readers how to use professional skills to make a difference.
RANDOM HOUSE INFORMATION GROUP
SAT or ACT? (June, $15.95) by editors at Princeton Review offers advice for standardized test takers.
Guidance for Getting In (July, $14.95) by editors at Princeton Review explains the college admissions process.
READER’S DIGEST BOOKS
More Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things (Apr., $16.95) by Reader’s Digest editors. How to use items in your pantry to save time, money and the environment.
SKYHORSE PUBLISHING
(dist. by W.W. Norton)
10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget (May, $14.95) by WiseBread.com writers combines fun and frugality. 20,000 first printing. $20,000 ad/promo.
SOURCEBOOKS/SPHINX
Fuck: Word Taboo and Protecting Our First Amendment Liberties (Apr., $14.99) by Christopher M. Fairman explains how the law keeps the word forbidden.
TIMES BOOKS
Miss Conduct’s Mind over Manners: Master the Slippery Rules of Modern Alternative Etiquette (June, $15) by Robin Abrahams.
TIN HOUSE BOOKS
(dist. by PGW)
The Writer’s Notebooks (May, $16.95), edited by Lee Montgomery and Toney Perez, supplies insights into the craft.
RELATIONSHIPS & DATING
CITADEL
French Women Don’t Sleep Alone: Pleasurable Secrets to Finding Love (Mar., $12.95) by Jamie Cat Callan explains how American women can benefit from the French approach to romance.
DA CAPO LIFELONG
Getting Past Your Breakup: How to Turn a Devastating Loss into the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You (Apr., $14.95) by Susan J. Elliott offers exercises to jump-start the moving-on process.
HAMPTON ROADS
Good Date, Bad Date: The Matchmaker’s Guide to Where the Boys Are—and How to Get Them (Mar., $15.95) by Marla Martenson. A dating professional provides self-assessment tests, quizzes, dating q&a’s and more. 25,000 first printing.
NEW HARBINGER
Act with Love: Stop Struggling, Reconcile Differences, and Strengthen Your Relationship with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (June, $16.95) by Russ Harris, M.D., explains how psychological flexibility improves relationships.
PROMETHEUS BOOKS
Your Ex-Factor: Overcome Heartbreak and Build a Better Life (July, $18.98) by Stephan B. Poulter treats postdivorce pain with advice on changing negative behavior patterns.
SOURCEBOOKS/SPHINX
Relationship Rx: The 26 Proven Prescriptions for Improving Your Relationship (July, $14.99) by Paul R. Shaffer tracks the means to manage conflict and disagreements.
WATERBROOK PRESS
The Friends We Keep: How to Hold On, When to Let Go, and the Essence of Friendship (July, $12.99) by Sarah Zacharias Davis helps women navigate the sometimes rough waters of friendship.
SCIENCE
BELLEVUE LITERARY PRESS
(dist. by Consortium)
Science Next: Innovation for the Common Good from the Center for American Progress (Apr., $16.95), edited by Jonathan D. Moreno and Rick Weiss, provides insight into science policy
JOHN BLAKE/METRO BLAKE
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
From Poison Arrows to Prozac: How Deadly Toxins Changed Our Lives Forever (Apr., $17.95) by Stanley Feldman reveals how a substance has evolved to save countless lives.
CHECKMARK BOOKS
Blood, Guts, and More (Mar., $12.95) by R.E. Gaensslen illuminates forensic science cases, spanning identification of blood and DNA typing, entomology and botanical evidence.
EBURY PRESS
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Moonshot: The Inside Story of Mankind’s Greatest Adventure (June, $22.95) by Dan Parry uncovers the story behind the Apollo 11 space mission.
GREYSTONE BOOKS
(dist. by PGW)
The Big Picture: Reflections on Science, Humanity, and a Quickly Changing Planet (Apr., $19.95) by David Suzuki and David Robert Taylor collects essays on environmental challenges and science-based solutions to change.
INNER TRADITIONS
The Akashic Experience: Science and the Cosmic Memory Field (Mar., $16.95) by Ervin Laszlo compiles the testimonies of 20 cultural and scientific leaders.
PROMETHEUS BOOKS
Mathematical Amazements and Surprises: Fascinating Figures and Noteworthy Numbers (June, $20.98) by Alfred S. Posamentier and Ingmar Lehmann examines the wonders of mathematics.
RUTGERS UNIV. PRESS
Why Evolution Works (and Creationism Fails) (June, $21.95) by Matt Young and Paul K. Strode debunks the notion of intelligent design and other arguments against evolution.
SELF-HELP & RECOVERY
BALLANTINE
The Ring Can Wait: 10 Keys to Becoming Your Best Self Now So You Can Have a Happy and Successful Marriage Later (May, $14) by Shannon Fox and Celeste Liversidge advises women not to marry before the age of 30.
BLUEBRIDGE
(dist. by IPG)
The Angelic Way: Angels and the Key to Our Spirituality (May, $15.95) by Rami Shapiro explains all the implications surrounding angels for seekers of every faith or none.
BRIGHT SKY PRESS
(dist. by IPG)
Mother-in-Law’s Manual: Creating Relationships That Work for Ourselves and Our Children (May; $14.95, cloth $19.95) by Susan A. Lieberman facilitates the creation of positive interactions in expanded families.
CAPITAL BOOKS
(dist. by IPM)
Divorce Decisions: Practical Ways to Protect Yourself, Your Children, and Your Wallet (Aug., $16.95) by Marjorie Just equips readers with tools for better decision making during the complex process.
CENTRAL RECOVERY PRESS
Of Character: Building Assets in Recovery (Mar., $12.95) by Denise D. Crosson considers commitment, devotion, forgiveness and integrity.
CONARI PRESS
Second Acts That Change Lives: Making a Difference in the World (Mar., $14.95) by Mary Beth Sammons urges readers to pursue their dreams.
Mommy Doesn’t Drink Here Anymore: Getting Through the First Year of Sobriety (May, $14.95) by Rachael Brownell follows one mother’s journey from cocktail mama to sober mama.
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE PRESS
(dist. by UPNE)
The Mindful Medical Student: A Psychiatrist’s Guide to Staying Who You Are While Becoming Who You Want to Be (July, $19.95) by Jeremy Spiegel, M.D. How to survive the rigors of medical school.
DELTA
Letting Everything Become Your Teacher: 100 Lessons in Mindfulness (Apr., $10) by Jon Kabat-Zin, edited by Hor Tuck Loon, who culls meditations from Kabat-Zin’s Full Catastrophe Living. 25,000 first printing.
GPP LIFE
Life Tuneups: Your Personal Plan to Find Balance, Discover Your Passion, and Step into Greatness (May, $14.95) by Lauren Slocum empowers women to recognize their unique gifts.
He’s History and You’re Not: Surviving Divorce After 40 (May, $16.95) by Erica Manfred guides older women through the emotional crisis.
HAZELDEN
(dist. by HCI)
Deceived: Facing Sexual Betrayal, Lies, and Secrets (Apr., $14.95) by Claudia Black promotes healing and recovery.
Spent: Break the Buying Obsession and Discover Your True Worth (June, $14.95) by Sally Palaian examines the underlying factors that trigger unhealthy behaviors.
HCI
Blue Collar & Proud of It: The All-in-One Resource for Finding Freedom, Financial Success, and Security Outside the Cubicle (May, $15.95) by Joe Lamacchia with Bridget Samburg shares the author’s journey from tradesman to $2-million business owner. 40,000 first printing.
IMPACT BOOKS
(dist. by F+W)
Best Jobs for Ex-Offenders: 101 Opportunities to Jump-Start Your New Life (Apr., $9.95) by Ron Krannich lists employment choices.
IMPACT PUBLISHERS
Anger Management for Everyone: 7 Proven Ways to Control Anger and Live a Happier Life (May, $17.95) by Howard Kassinove and R. Chip Tafrate teaches how to cope with life’s adversity, unfairness and disappointment.
HJ KRAMER
(dist. by Perseus/PGW)
Healing into Possibility (June, $14.95) by Alison Bonds Shapiro chronicles one woman’s recovery after a stroke.
LANTERN BOOKS
Divine Intimacy and Addiction: AA and the Centering Prayer (May, $18) by Thomas Keating takes a contemplative approach to the 12 steps.
MCGRAW-HILL
More How to Talk to Anyone (May, $16.95) by Leil Lowndes gathers tips on breaking the ice and making a good impression.
NEW HARBINGER
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Bipolar Disorder: Using DBT to Regain Control of Your Emotions and Your Life (July, $21.95) by Sheri Van Dijk centers on mindfulness and radical acceptance.
NEW HORIZON PRESS
(dist. by PGW)
Invisible Scars: How to Stop, Change or End Psychological Abuse (Apr., $14.95) by Catharine Dowda draws examples from real situations.
NEW WORLD LIBRARY
(dist. by PGW)
Happiness from the Inside Out (Apr., $14.95) by Robert Mack emphasizes positive action rather than wishful thinking.
PERIGEE
Lessons from the Fatosphere: How to Quit Dieting and Like the Body You’ve Got (May, $13.95) by Kate Harding and Mariane Kirby helps achieve a truce with one’s appearance.
SOURCEBOOKS
The Give-Back Revolution: How You Can Transform the World with Your Time, Talents, and Travel (Mar., $14.99) by Susan Skog provides data on worthwhile organizations and destinations. 75,000 first printing.
Beyond My Control: Forbidden Fantasies in an Uncensored Age (Apr., $15) by Nancy Friday unveils our most hidden desires. 75,000 first printing.
SQUARE ONE
How to Read a Person Like a Book: Using Body Language to Know What People Are Thinking (Mar., $15.95) by Gerard Nierenberg and Henry H. Calero deciphers nonverbal signals of co-workers, family, friends and strangers.
STYLUS PUBLISHING
Authoring Your Own Life (Apr.; $24.95, cloth $69.95) by Marcia B. Baxter Magolda tutors adults in their 20s and 30s in developing self-identity and confidence.
SUNSTONE
Seven Steps for Handling Grief (July, $26.95) by Barbara Russell Chesser evokes ways to alleviate the pain of loss.
TEMPLETON FOUNDATION PRESS
(dist. by CDC)
Vision: Awakening Your Potential to Create a Better World (May, $12.95) by Peter L. Benson helps readers become visionaries.
UNIVERSE
America’s Next Top Model: Fierce Guide to Life: The Ultimate Source of Beauty, Fashion, and Model Behavior (Apr., $24.95) by JE Bright lets girls be themselves while dreaming of becoming a supermodel.
WATKINS
(dist. by Sterling)
Brian Mayne’s Self Mapping: The Practical Workbook: How to Awaken to Your True Self (Mar., $17.95) by Brian Mayne leads to an inward journey of personal discovery.
SOCIAL SCIENCES
BERRETT-KOEHLER
(dist. by IPS)
The Death of “Why?”: The Decline of Questioning and the Future of Democracy (July, $16.95) by Andrea Batista Schlesinger critiques America’s growing disengagement from civic life and ideals.
CITY LIGHTS BOOKS
(dist. by Consortium)
The Peep Diaries: How We’re Learning to Love Watching Ourselves and Our Neighbors (May, $17.95) by Hal Niedzviecki depicts one man’s journey through a transformed culture. Author tour.
FABER AND FABER
Ad Nauseam (May, $15) by Carrie McLaren and Jason Torchinsky. Stay Free! founder McLaren gathers essays on the impact of consumer culture.
FIRESIDE
Requiem for a Paper Bag: Celebrities and Civilians Tell Stories of the Best Lost, Tossed, and Found Items from Around the World (May, $15) by Davy Rothbart. 75,000 first printing.
HOHM PRESS
(dist. by SCB)
Women Healing Women in India: The Maher Project—A Model of Hope for Oppressed Women Everywhere (May, $19.95) by William Keepin and Cynthia Brix describes an interfaith community that helps battered women and children.
MOODY PUBLISHERS
Porn University: What College Students Are Really Saying About Sex on Campus (Apr., $14.99) by Michael Leahy reveals the results of a new study of more than 25,000 students.
RUNNING PRESS
Retail Anarchy: A Radical Shopper’s Adventures in Consumption (Apr., $14.95) by Sam Pocker looks at consumers’ habits and the stores that prey on them.
SOUVENIR PRESS
(dist. by IPG)
Xingu: The Indians, Their Myths (Apr., $24.95) by Claudio and Orlando Villas Boas examines the Xingu Indians and their Amazonian home.
SPORTS
ARTISAN BOOKS
What’s a Golfer to Do? (May, $17.95) by Ron Kaspriske and the editors of Golf Digest gathers advice for players at all levels.
BENBELLA BOOKS
(dist. by Perseus)
The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live: An Insider’s Guide to Creating the Sports Experience of a Lifetime (Apr., $17.95) by Robert Tuchman includes background information and travel details.
BLUE SNAKE BOOKS
Martial Maneuvers: Fighting Principles and Tactics of the Internal Martial Arts (Aug., $18.95) by Phillip Starr demonstrates the art form’s use in combat.
CADMOS BOOKS
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Free Jumping: A Practical Guide (Apr., $27.95) by Claudia Götz explains how to prepare for and carry out this equine maneuver.
CLERISY PRESS
(dist. by PGW)
365 Oddball Days in Boston Red Sox History (Mar., $12.95) by John Snyder compiles anecdotes, biographies and stats from the Beantown team.
IVAN R. DEE
The Baseball Entertainer (May, $8.95) by Robert Kuenster offers quizzes, brain teasers, anecdotes and more.
EQUILIBRIUM BOOKS
Varsity Letter Sports (May, $29.95) by Lawrence Hsieh and Michele Smith advises parents on finding the sport best suited to their child.
ESPN BOOKS
ESPN SEC Football Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Conference (Aug., $24), edited by Michael MacCambridge, traces more than 75 years of the Southeastern Conference’s history.
HUMAN KINETICS
Cycling Anatomy (May, $21.95) by Shannon Sovndal provides more than 70 exercises with illustrations to prevent injuries.
MCGRAW-HILL
Golfing with Your Eyes Closed (Mar., $16.95) by Erin Macy and Tiffany Wilding-White instructs players on how to perform their best through the power of visualization.
MOTORBOOKS
John Force (Mar., $19.99) by Erik Arneson tells the rags-to-riches story of the famed racer, and of his daughter Ashley, 2004’s Rookie of the Year.
MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS
Surfing: Mastering Waves from Basic to Intermediate (Apr., $21.95) by Elliott Almond shares techniques for beginners and intermediates.
NOVELLO FESTIVAL PRESS
(dist. by John F. Blair)
Sports in the Carolinas: From Death Valley to Tobacco Road (May, $22.95) by Ed Southern.
ORION
(dist. by Sterling)
Manchester United: The Complete Record (Mar., $29.95) by Andrew Endlar illuminates the revered English soccer team in text and photos.
ROUNDER BOOKS
(dist. by NBN)
The Ultimate Red Sox Home Run Guide (Apr., $18.95) by Bill Nowlin and David Vincent checks out the homers from the regular season to the postseason.
SCHAFFNER PRESS
(dist. by IPG)
One Ring Circus: Dispatches from the World of Boxing (May, $16.95) by Katherine Dunn charts the sport’s evolution from its heyday in the early ’80s to the present.
SHERIDAN HOUSE
The Annotated Sailing Alone Around the World (Mar., $19.95) by Joshua Slocum revisits the classic tale of a man who sails around the world in a small, wooden boat he built himself.
STOREY PUBLISHING
Horse Crazy: 1,001 Fun Facts, Activities, Ideas, Craft Projects, Games, and Know-How for Horse-Loving Kids (Aug., $16.95) by Jessie Haas. 25,000 first printing.
TRACKS PUBLISHING
(dist. by IPG)
No Holds Barred Fighting: The Book of Essential Submissions (June, $12.95) by Mark Hatmaker highlights techniques for mixed martial arts competitions.
TUTTLE PUBLISHING
Mastering Muay Thai Kick-Boxing (Aug., $29.95) by Joe E. Harvey guides readers in the effective practice of Thailand’s national sport.
ULYSSES PRESS
Black Belt Krav Maga: Elite Techniques of the World’s Most Powerful Combat System (July, $15.95) by Darren Levine and Ryan Hoover describes several moves usually learned only by police and military personnel.
VOYAGEUR PRESS
The Field Guide to Major League Baseball Parks (May, $20) by Paul Brewer includes diagrams and photos of all 30 stadiums.
TRAVEL
AA PUBLISHING
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
The Spa List: UK’s Most Stylish Spa Hotels with the Best Pampering Facilities (Apr., $29.95) by Jenni Muir spotlights Britain’s most lavish resorts.
Alyson Books
360 Degrees Longitude: One Family’s Journey Around the World (July, $17.95) by John Higham. The author quits his job and takes his family on a 52-week, five-continent adventure.
ANGEL CITY PRESS
Knott’s Preserved: An Illustrated History of Knott’s Berry Farm (June, $25) by Christopher Merritt chronicles the tourist attraction’s history.
AVALON TRAVEL
(dist. by PGW)
Moon: Tampa & St. Petersburg (Mar.) by Laura Reiley, ... Denver (Apr.) by Mindy Sink, ... Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (Apr., $17.95 each) by John Bishop provide a reference for vacation spots.
Rick Steves’ Budapest (Apr.), ... Athens & the Peloponnese (May), ... Vienna, Salzburg & Tirol (May, $17.95 each) by Rick Steves lead visitors to popular destinations.
CAMINO GUIDES
A Pilgrim’s Guide to the Camino de Santiago ($29.95), ... to the Camino de Finisterre ($19.95), ... to the Camino Portuguès (each Apr., $22.95) by John Brierley provide maps and photos.
GEORGINA CAMPBELL
(dist. by Interlink)
Georgina Campbell’s Ireland: The Guide (11th edition) (Mar., $20) by Georgina Campbell updates the Irish hospitality manual.
CICERONE PRESS LIMITED
(dist. by Midpoint)
The Isle of Skye (Aug., $21.95) by Terry Marsh. The updated guide visits all corners of the island.
Walking Loch Lomond and the Trossachs (Aug., $19.95) by Ronald Turnbull suggests easy routes to each of the area’s 21 summits.
CLEIS PRESS
(dist. by PGW)
Mile High Club (Mar., $14.95) by Rachel Kramer Bussell. What happens up there, stays up there.
COLLINS BUSINESS
The Wall Street Journal Guide to Power Travel: How to Arrive with Your Dignity, Sanity, and Wallet Intact (May, $16.99) by Scott McCartney.
COUNTRYMAN PRESS
Volunteer Vacations Across America: Immersion Travel USA (June, $19.95) by Sheryl Kane profiles more than 200 programs for travelers of all ages.
DISPATCH TRAVELS
Wanderlust and Lipstick: Traveling with Kids (Apr., $14.95) by Leslie Forsberg and Michelle Duffy. Advice on roaming with the runts.
DK EYEWITNESS TRAVEL
Top 10: Devon & Cornwall (Mar.) and ... Singapore (June, $14 each) by DK Eyewitness editors include pull-out maps and day guides.
DUKE UNIV. PRESS
The Indonesia Reader: History, Culture, Politics (Apr., $25.95), edited by Tineke Hellwig and Eric Tagliacozzo.
EYEMUSE BOOKS
New Mexico: A Guide for the Eyes (Mar., $18.95) by Elisa Parhad covers architecture, design, food and more.
FODOR’S TRAVEL
Fodor’s Family: San Francisco, ... Washington D.C., ... New York City, ... Boston, ... San Diego, ... Chicago, ... London and ... Paris) (Apr., $10.95 each) by Fodor’s Travel editors focus on what parents should do with their kids.
FROMMER’S
Frommer’s Alberta, first edition (Mar., $21.99) by Murray Whyte outlines places to see both on and off the beaten path.
GROVE/ATLANTIC
(dist. by PGW)
Brunetti’s Venice (Apr., $16.95) by Toni Sepeda follows fictional character Commissario Brunetti on a tour of the city.
HIPPOCRENE BOOKS
Language and Travel Guide to Croatia (Apr., $21.95) by Robert Niebuhr and Bernd Scherak focuses on speaking and touring.
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT
500 Things to Eat Before It’s Too Late—and the Very Best Places to Eat Them (June, $19.95) by Jane and Michael Stern. Organized by region and state. 50,000 first printing.
INTREPID TRAVELER
(dist. by NBN)
Paris Movie Walks (June, $15.95) by Michael Sch?rmann features sites from Hollywood and French films.
LONELY PLANET
Trips: Arizona, New Mexico & the Grand Canyon by Becca Blond and Josh Krist, ... California by Ryan Ver Berkmoes et al., ... the Carolinas, Georgia & the South by Alex Leviton et al., ... New England by Gregor Clark et al., ... New York, Washington, D.C. & the Mid-Atlantic by Adam Karlin and Virginia Otis, ... Pacific Northwest by Danny Palmeree et al. (Mar., $19.99 each) collect local itineraries organized by theme, interest and length of stay.
MENASHA RIDGE PRESS
(dist. by PGW)
Dream Hikes Coast to Coast: America’s Most Unforgettable Trails from Hawaii to Maine (May, $24.95) by Jack Bennett includes 30 unique day hikes.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BOOKS
The Ten Best of Everything Families: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers (Mar., $21.95) by Susan Magsamen helps design a child-friendly vacation.
USA 101: A Guide to America’s Iconic Places, Events, and Festivals (May, $18.95) by Gary McKetchnie celebrates the country from coast to coast.
NORTH ATLANTIC BOOKS
Green Earth Guide: Traveling Naturally in France (May, $14.95) by Dorian Yates explains how to enjoy a vacation while making environmentally beneficial choices.
W.W. NORTON
Blue Guide Concise Italy (Apr., $24.95) by Paul Blanchard focuses on key sites.
PERIGEE
Destination Wildlife (Mar., $20) by Pamela K. Brodowsky provides a site-by-site guide.
ROUGH GUIDES
Clean Breaks: 500 Earth-Friendly Travel Experiences (Aug., $26.99) by various authors outlines specific environmental concerns of each site and shows travelers how to secure green accommodations.
RUCKSACK
(dist. by Interlink)
The Cowal Way (Apr., $17.95) by Michael Kaufman and James McLuckie offers a guide to the 57-mile trail in Scotland.
SEAL PRESS
(dist. by PGW)
Travel Therapy (Apr., $19.95) by Karen Schaler supplies quizzes, tips and information on 101 destinations.
SPECK PRESS
Ramble California: A Wanderer’s Guide to the Offbeat, Overlooked, and Outrageous (Apr., $19) by Eric Peterson. The series’ third installment spotlights quirky attractions.
THAMES & HUDSON
Shakespeare’s London on 5 Groats a Day (May, $18.95) by Richard Tames helps readers experience Elizabethan times.
THINGS ASIAN PRESS
(dist. by IPS)
To Myanmar with Love: A Travel Guide for the Connoisseur (Apr., $21.95), edited by Morgan Edwardson, photos by Steve Goodman, combines personal essays with practical travel information.
THREE RIVERS PRESS
Naked in Dangerous Places: The Chronicles of a Hungry, Scared, Lost, Homesick, but Otherwise Perfectly Happy Traveler (Apr., $13.95) by Cash Peters. 35,000 first printing.
TRAVELERS’ TALES
100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go (Apr., $17.95) by Susan Van Allen includes recommendations and information.
VOYAGEUR PRESS
Backroads of Florida (Mar.) by Paul M. Franklin and Nancy Mikula, ... North Carolina (Mar.) by Kevin Adams and ... the California Coast (July, $21.99 each) by Karen Misuraca and Gary Crabbe include directions, tips and maps.
WILDERNESS PRESS
Walking Twin Cities: 34 Tours Exploring Historic Neighborhoods, Lakeside Parks, Gangster Hideouts, Dive Bars, and Cultural Centers of Minneapolis—St. Paul (Apr., $17.95) by Holly Day and Sherman Wick.
TRUE CRIME
JOHN BLAKE
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Wolf Man (Aug., $15.95) by Wensley Clarkson uncovers the story behind transcontinental killer Francisco Arce Montes.
CARLTON BOOKS
Crimes of Passion (Mar., $14.95) by Colin and Damon Wilson surveys crimes d’amour from the last 100 years.
CUMBERLAND HOUSE
The Public Enemies Handbook (May, $14.95) by William J. Heimer and Rick Mattix references the criminals who dominated the 1920s through the ’40s.
LANGENSCHEIDT
Evil: Atlas of True Crime (May, $19.99) by Colin Wilson explores famous cases of murder and mayhem from around the globe.
LYONS PRESS
Bike Path Rapist (Mar., $12.95) by Jeff Schober with Det. Dennis Delano tracks the investigation into the 25-year series of rapes and murders in the Buffalo, N.Y., suburbs.
PELICAN PUBLISHING
Ten Deadly Texans (Mar., $16.95) by Dan Anderson and Laurence J. Yadon portrays the most dangerous outlaws in Lone Star history.
RIVER JUNCTION PRESS
The Death of Meriwether Lewis: A Historic Crime Scene Investigation (Apr., $16.95) by James E. Starrs and Kira Gale examines whether this presumed suicide was actually a murder.
STACKPOLE BOOKS
True Crime: Pennsylvania (Aug., $10.95) by Patricia A. Martinelli surveys headline criminal cases.
WAR & MILITARY
CREATIVE BOOK PUBLISHERS INT’L.
(dist. by Midpoint Trade)
The Glen Miller Conspiracy: The Never-Before-Told True Story of His Life—and Death (Mar., $15.95) by Hunton Downs reveals that the band leader worked as a secret envoy for the U.S. government.
MOTORBOOKS
F6F Hellcat at War (Apr., $24.99) by Cory Graff chronicles the development and implementation of this combat aircraft.
POTOMAC BOOKS
Weekend Warrior No More: Help and Hope for Reserve and Guard Families During Deployment (Aug., $25.95) by Sara Horn addresses the difficulties faced by families.
STACKPOLE BOOKS
Panzers in Normandy (Mar., $18.95) by Samuel W. Mitcham Jr. chronicles the defensive actions of German general Hans Erbach and his troops during summer 1944.
TEXAS A&M UNIV. PRESS
Selling Air Power: Aviation and American Popular Culture After World War II (Mar., $22.95) by Steve Call examines how air power advocates gained public support.
WOMEN’S STUDIES
CHICAGO REVIEW/LAWRENCE HILL BOOKS
(dist. by IPG)
I Didn’t Work This Hard Just to Get Married: Successful Single Black Women Speak Out (May, $14.95) by Nika C. Beamon explores the challenges and issues facing this demographic.
HCI
Honey, It’s All in the Shoes: Celebrating the Footsteps of the Contemporary Woman (July, $15.95) by Phyllis Hoffman provides advice for a variety of circumstances and life stages. 25,000 first printing.
