ALGONQUIN BOOKS
A Son of the Game (Apr., $24.95) by James Dodson evokes the author's love of golf. 40,000 first printing.
ALYSON BOOKS
Dillerland: The Story of Media Mogul Barry Diller (Apr., $24.95) by Jerome Tuccille chronicles the entertainment guru's career.
AMACOM
Riches Among the Ruins: Adventures in the Dark Corners of the Global Economy (Mar., $24.95) by Robert P. Smith with Peter Zheutlin focuses on the author's experiences as a debt trader in Third World nations.
AURUM PRESS
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Nina Simone (Apr., $26.95) by David Brun-Lambert celebrates the life and work of the great jazz vocalist.
AVERY
Getting a Grip: On My Body, My Mind, My Self (Apr., $25.95) by Monica Seles describes the author's tennis career—and tumultuous personal life.
BALLANTINE BOOKS
Promises I Made My Mother (Apr., $24) by Sam Haskell with David Rensin explains how the author, the former worldwide head of TV for William Morris, made it from Mississippi to Hollywood.
BANTAM
Catching the Wolf of Wall Street (Mar., $25) by Jordan Belfort. This follow-up to The Wolf of Wall Street details the author's five years as a government informant and witness. 60,000 first printing.
BASIC CIVITAS
Triangular Road (Mar., $23) by Paule Marshall recalls the author's coming-of-age as a writer. Author tour.
BEACON PRESS
(dist. by HMH)
Love in Condition Yellow: A Memoir of an Unlikely Marriage (May, $24.95) by Sophia Raday shows how the Iraq War affects a progressive family.
JOHN F. BLAIR
Chasing Moonlight: The True Story of Field of Dreams' Doc Graham (Apr., $19.95) by Brett Friedlander and Robert Reising examines the life of the real Archibald Graham, the former New York Giant who forged a medical career.
JOHN BLAKE
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
A Life in Time and Space: The Biography of David Tennant (Apr., $27.95) by Nigel Goodall traces the career of the actor who became Dr. Who's Time Lord.
BLOOMSBURY PRESS
The Ascent of George Washington: A Political Life (June, $26) by John Ferling provides a new portrait of America's first president.
BORDERLAND BOOKS
(dist. by Univ. of wisconsin Press)
Under a Lucky Star (Mar., $25) by Roy Chapman Andrews recounts the author's life as an explorer and archeologist.
BROADWAY BOOKS
Age Is Just a Number: Making the Impossible Possible at Any Time in Your Life (Apr., $24.95) by Dara Torres. The Olympic swimmer who made a comeback at 41 urges pursuing one's dreams at whatever age.
Lost Boy (May, $24.95) by Brent Jeffs and Maia Szalavitz studies polygamy through the lens of Jeffs, who was raised in the Fundamentalist Church of the Latter Day Saints.
Resilience: Reflections on the Burdens and Gifts of Facing Life's Adversities (May, $22.95) by Elizabeth Edwards. The wife of Sen. John Edwards considers her battle against cancer.
CENTER STREET
Priceless Memories (Apr., $24.99) by Bob Barker with Digby Diehl looks at the life of the popular TV game show host.
CHATTO & WINDUS
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Enlightening: Letters 1946—1960 (Aug., $50) by Isaiah Berlin et al. The second volume of Berlin's letters begins with his return to Oxford after war service in the U.S.
COLLINS
Either You're in or You're in the Way: Two Brothers, Twelve Months and One Filmmaking Hell Ride to a First Feature (May, $25.95) by Logan and Noah Miller charts these brothers' gonzo journey to Hollywood success (www.touchinghomemovie.com). Author tour.
Red and Me: My Coach, My Life-Long Friend (May, $25.95) by Bill Russell with Alan Steinberg celebrates the relationship between Celtic star Russell and his coach Red Auerbach.
DALKEY ARCHIVE
With Dance Shoes in Siberian Snow (Apr., $25) by Sandra Kalniete. The former Latvian minister of foreign affairs chronicles her family's struggle to survive.
ANDRE DEUTSCH
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Doris Day: The Illustrated Biography (May, $27.95) by Michael Freedland uncovers the screen star's off-camera life.
DUTTON
Building a Home with My Husband (June, $24.95), by Rachel Simon examines how home renovation can change a life.
ECCO
Crazy for the Storm (May, $24.95) by Norman Ollestad juxtaposes a boy's survival of a plane crash with his complicated relationship with his father. 300,000 first printing.
Straw (May, $26.95) by Daryl Strawberry charts the iconic baseball star's controversial life. 125,000 first printing.
WM. B. EERDMANS
Rowan's Rule: The Biography of the Archbishop of Canterbury (Mar., $30) by Rupert Shortt depicts a private and vulnerable Rowan Williams.
FARRAR, STRAUS & GIROUX
Where Did You Sleep Last Night? (May, $23) by Danzy Senna meditates on race, sex and abuse through the lens of the author's blue-blood Bostonian and African-American parental ties. 60,000 first printing.
FREE PRESS
Will You Take Me as I Am: Unraveling Joni Mitchell's Blue (Apr., $26) by Michelle Mercer traces the singer's artistry against the backdrop of the'70s musical culture.
GOTHAM BOOKS
The Cracker Queen: A Memoir of a Jagged, Joyful Life (Apr., $24) by Lauretta Hannon reconstructs a life of hardship and colorful characters in America's South.
Man of Constant Sorrow: The Life and Times of a Music Legend (Apr., $26) by Ralph Stanley with Eddie Dean reviews a storied career in bluegrass.
GPP LIFE
The Year My Son and I Were Born: A Story of Down Syndrome, Motherhood and Self-Discovery (Mar., $24.95) by Kathryn Lynard Soper tells how a mother copes with the birth of her seventh child, who was diagnosed with Down syndrome.
GRAND CENTRAL PUBLISHING
I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti (Apr., $23.99) by Giulia Melucci integrates recipes in this account of one woman's romantic disasters and the food that gave her comfort. 100,000 first printing.
Crüed and Tatöoed: The Real Dirt from the Notorious Rock'n' Roll Hellraiser (July, $26.99) by Vince Neil with Alan G. Parker reveals the Mötley Crüe frontman's story. 150,000 first printing.
The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe (Aug., $26.99) by J. Randy Taraborrelli takes a warts-and-all look at Norma Jean Baker. 175,000 first printing.
HARLEQUIN
Between Me and the River (Aug., $22.95) by Carrie Host covers two years in the author's life as she fights a rare and deadly carcinoid tumor.
HARPERONE
I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can! (Apr., $25.99) by Tom Bergeron. The host of Dancing with the Stars collects essays on surviving the Hollywood scene. 100,000 first printing.
Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top (June, $27.99) by Joey Kramer. Aerosmith's drummer shares his comeback story as a member of one of the biggest bands in rock and roll history. 100,000 first printing.
HARVARD UNIV. PRESS
The Generalissimo: Chiang Kai-Shek and the Struggle for Modern China (Apr., $35) by Jay Taylor chronicles the reign of the autocrat who used “white terror” tactics and aided Taiwan's growth.
HCI
Zig-Zagging: Turning Life's Detours into Destinations with Purpose (Mar., $17.95) by Tom Wilson captures the syndicated cartoonist's battle with depression and recovery. 75,000 first printing.
HEADLINE REVIEW
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
My Life, My Way (Apr., $29.95) by Cliff Richard and Penny Junor describes the author's 50 years in pop music.
HUDSON STREET
The Meaning of Matthew: My Son's Murder in Laramie, and a World Transformed (Aug., $25.95) by Judy Shepard shares memories of their family life before and after the tragedy.
HYPERION
Always Looking Up (Apr., $24.95) by Michael J. Fox charts the actor's search for hope. 750,000 first printing.
A Big Little Life (Aug., $24.95) by Dean Koontz celebrates Trixie, the author's beloved golden retriever. 250,000 first printing.
KALES PRESS
(dist. by W.W. Norton)
Dragon Fighter: One Woman's Epic Struggle for Peace with China (Apr., $29.95) by Rebiya Kadeer with Alexandra Cavelius, intro. by the Dalai Lama, traces the author's journey from refugee child to political dissident.
KAPLAN PUBLISHING
Almost Home: Stories of Hope and the Human Spirit in the Neonatal ICU (Apr., $26.95) by Christine Gleason, M.D., recounts the author's time spent working in this fast-paced environment.
KENSINGTON
Cloris (Apr., $24) by Cloris Leachman with George Englund explores the life and career of the outspoken octogenarian star of stage, screen and TV.
KNOPF
The First Tycoon (Apr., $35) by T.J. Stiles explores the life of Cornelius Vanderbilt, who accrued one of the largest fortunes in history. 60,000 first printing.
KODANSHA INT'L.
Eat Sleep Sit (Apr., $24.95) by Kaoru Nonomura, trans. by Juliet Winters Carpenter, describes the author's yearlong stay at a rigorous Zen training temple in Japan.
LITTLE, BROWN
The Horse Boy: A Father's Quest to Heal His Son (Apr., $24.99) by Rupert Isaacson. A father journeys to the ends of the earth in search of a cure for his autistic son.
Cleaving: A Story of Marriage, Meat, and Obsession (Aug., $24.99) by Julie Powell. With her marriage challenged by an irresistible love affair, Powell decides to immerse herself in a new obsession: butchery
MERCER UNIV. PRESS
One Step Ahead of Hitler: A Child's Journey Through France (Apr., $29.95) by Fred Gross highlights one boy's escape from the Holocaust.
NAL
Might as Well Laugh About It Now (Apr., $24.95) by Marie Osmond. The TV personality compiles memories and tips for living life with humor and optimism.
NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS
Embedded (Apr., $28.95) by Wesley Gray. An advisor to the Iraqi army describes the nation's struggles toward reconstruction.
NORTH POINT PRESS
Bangkok Days (June, $25) by Lawrence Osborne chronicles the author's year in Bangkok.
W.W. NORTON
Home Game: An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood (Apr., $24.95) by Michael Lewis offers a humorous look at daily domestic life.
ORION PUBLISHING
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Chemistry & Art: Further Adventures of a Chemist Collector (Apr., $29.95) by Alfred Bader celebrates the achievements of the philanthropist and dealer in Old Masters.
OXFORD UNIV. PRESS
Dillinger's Wilde Ride: The Year That Made America's Public Enemy Number One (June, $24.95) by Elliot Gorn signifies the enduring legacy of the notorious bank robber.
PALGRAVE MACMILLAN
The Kennedy Legacy: Jack, Bobby and Ted and a Family Dream Fulfilled (May, $26.95) by Vincent Bzdek divides each of the brother's epochal careers into three acts.
PAPADAKIS
(dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)
Le Corbusier in His Own Words (Apr., $19.95), edited by Antoine Vigne, includes the noted architect's words, photos and drawings.
PEGASUS BOOKS
(dist. by W.W. Norton)
Hiding in the Spotlight: A Musical Prodigy's Story of Survival, 1941—1946 (June, $25) by Greg Dawson centers on a girl whose musicianship helped her survive the Holocaust and later enter Juilliard. 50,000 first printing. Author tour.
PELICAN PUBLISHING
François Coty: Fragrance, Power, Money (Mar., $35) by Roulhac B. Toledano and Elizabeth Z. Coty studies the man who transformed the perfume industry in the 20th century.
PENGUIN PRESS
Not Becoming My Mother: And Other Things She Taught Me Along the Way (May, $21.95) by Ruth Reichl explores rebellion, independence and self-acceptance.
POWERHOUSE BOOKS/MISS ROSEN EDITIONS
It's Just Begun: The Epic Journey of DJ Disco Wiz, Hip Hop's First Latino DJ (June, $27.95) by Ivan Sanchez and Luis “DJ Disco Wiz” Cedeño chronicles the Bronx native's career.
PROMETHEUS BOOKS
Judge Richard S. Arnold: A Legacy of Justice on the Federal Bench (Apr., $25.98) by Polly J. Price portrays the brilliant judge who never made it to the Supreme Court.
PUBLICAFFAIRS
A Different Life: Growing Up Learning Disabled and Other Adventures (Apr., $24.95) by Quinn Bradlee with Jeff Himmelman discusses children of famous parents with developmental and learning disabilities. 75,000 first printing.
QUAIL RIDGE PRESS
Chief: Raising Up the Choctaw People (June, $24.95) by Chief Phillip Martin explores how the author put the tribe in the limelight with his success in the casino business.
RANDOM HOUSE
Joker One: A Marine Platoon's Story of Courage, Leadership, and Brotherhood (Mar., $26) by Donovan Campbell chronicles the all-out combat faced by the author's platoon in Ramadi. 10-city author tour.
Perfectly Imperfect: A Life in Progress (Apr., $25) by Lee Woodruff gathers essays on the author's navigating life. 10-city author tour.
Satchel (June, $26) by Larry Tye exposes the groundbreaking triumphs of black baseball legend Satchel Paige.
Strength in What Remains Behind (Aug., $26) by Tracy Kidder relates the story of a man who escaped genocide-stricken Burundi and built his own clinic.
RIVERHEAD BOOKS
Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World (Mar., $25.95) by Mary Pipher explores the author's search for love and respect through her career as a psychologist and therapist.
ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD/SCARECROW PRESS
(dist. by NBN)
Errol Flynn: The True Adventures of a Real-Life Rogue (May, $35) by Lincoln Douglas Hurst disputes the notion that Flynn was a Nazi spy.
SCALA
(dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)
Abraham Lincoln (May, $9.95) compiles images in celebration of the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth.
SIMON & SCHUSTER
Ted Kennedy: Scenes from an Epic Life (Mar., $28) by the Boston Globe. Interviews and photographs paint an intimate portrait of the celebrated senator. 150,000 first printing.
SIMON SPOTLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
I'll Scream Later (Mar., $26) by Marlee Matlin chronicles the Academy Award winner's ability to overcome deafness.
Mommywood (Apr., $24) by Tori Spelling focuses on the actress's role as a parent of two.
SPIEGEL & GRAU
Orange Is the New Black (July, $23.95) by Piper Kerman illuminates the author's 15-month detention at a women's federal correctional facility for a 10-year-old crime. 50,000 first printing.
SPRINGBOARD PRESS
How I Got to Be Whoever It Is I Am (Apr., $24.99) by Charles Grodin shares stories from the actor's personal life and show-biz career.
ST. MARTIN'S
Crazy Love (Apr., $24.95) by Leslie Morgan Steiner examines the author's physically abusive first marriage.
Finding Grace: A True Story About Losing Your Way in Life... and Finding It Again (May, $19.95) by Donna Van Liere encourages readers to discover joy in heartbreak.
SUNSTONE PRESS
Georgia O'Keeffe, Part 2 (Mar., $50) by Nancy Hopkins Reily. This second volume covers 1946—1986.
TCU PRESS
Emily Austin of Texas, 1795—1851 (Apr., $27.95) by Light Townsend Cummins details the role of Stephen F. Austin's ambitious sister.
TOUCHSTONE
A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages (Apr., $25) by Kristin Chenoweth reflects on how the author has remained grounded as an actress. 100,000 first printing.
TRANSACTION PUBLISHERS
Lionel Trilling and Irving Howe (Mar., $34.95) by Edward Alexander discusses how personal friendships influence art through the lens of literary figures.
TRINITY UNIV. PRESS
Saving Creation: Nature and Faith in the Life of Holmes Rolston III (Mar., $25.95) by Christopher J. Preston examines the life of the “father of environmental ethics.”
TWELVE
Losing Mum and Pup (May, $24.99) by Christopher Buckley captures the author's grief after the close deaths of his father and mother. 125,000 first printing.
UNIV. OF ALABAMA PRESS
Fanning the Spark (Mar., $24.95) by Mary Ward Brown chronicles the author's life before the publication of Tongues of Flame.
UNIV. OF ARKANSAS PRESS
Live Nude Girl: My Life as an Object (Mar., $22.50) by Kathleen Rooney depicts a woman's experience as an art model.
UNIV. OF ILLINOIS PRESS
Sojourner Truth's America (Apr., $34.95) by Margaret Washington portrays 19th-century America through the African-American activist's life.
UNIV. OF NEBRASKA PRESS
Searching for Tamsen Donner (Mar., $26.95) by Gabrielle Burton examines the story of Tamsen Donner, the third wife of Donner Party leader George Donner.
How to Cook a Tapir: A Memoir of Belize (Apr., $24.95) by Joan Fry recounts the author's year among the Maya.
UNIV. OF TENNESSEE PRESS
Memoirs of a Beech Mountain Man (Aug., $32.95) by Ronda Lee Hicks, edited by Thomas Burton, spotlights the Appalachian mountain man known for his storytelling from an area with strong folktale traditions.
UNIV. OF TEXAS PRESS
Walking Nature Home: A Life's Journey (Mar., $24.95) by Susan J. Tweit describes how the diagnosis of a terminal illness allowed the author to live with greater self-awareness.
VIKING
Down Around Midnight: A Memoir of Crash and Survival (June, $27.95) by Robert Sabbag. The author attempts to come to terms with the emotional ramifications of surviving a 1979 plane crash.
VILLARD
When You Lie About Your Age, the Terrorists Win: Reflections on Looking in the Mirror (Apr., $25) by Carol Leifer offers humorous insights on life and the aging process.
WEINSTEIN BOOKS
(dist. by HBG)
What Am I Doing Here? (May, $27.95) by Larry King. The talk show maven reflects on his life and career. 500,000 first printing.
WILEY
George: The Poor Little Rich Boy Who Built the Yankee Empire (May, $26.95) by Peter Golenbock examines the life of the man who rejuvenated the Yankee franchise.
