ABYSS DISTRIBUTION



Chester, Mass. (800) 326-0804, (413) 623-2155; fax (413) 623-2156; e-mail AbyssDist@aol.com (message title "order"). Open Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. EST; orders to voice mail or e-mail anytime. Books, music and sidelines for magical speciality market, including titles on goddess spirituality, spell craft and ceremonial magic. Orders shipped within 48 hours via UPS; other UPS priority methods on request.

ACCENTS PUBLICATIONS SERVICE

Silver Spring, Md. (301) 588-5496; fax (301) 588-5249; e-mail accents@iamdigex.net; Web site www.accentspublications.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Specialized source for trade, scholarly and professional books from Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific Rim countries as well as from the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe; also government, organization and association publications. Orders shipped via UPS; for Christmas delivery, allow for method of shipment.

ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES

San Diego, Calif. (800) 695-3580, (858) 457-2500; fax (858) 452-3570. Open Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 25. Select hardcovers, mass market paperbacks and promotional books. Orders shipped within 24 hours via RPS or motor freight; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15.

AFRIKAN WORLD BOOKS

Baltimore, Md. (410) 383-2006; 24-hour fax (410) 383-0511. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. EST; Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Black-interest products, including books (adult and children's titles), audios, videos, calendars, games, holiday and Kwanzaa supplies. Orders received by noon shipped same day via UPS or RPS; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 19.

ALASKA BOOK DISTRIBUTORS

Anchorage, Alas. (907) 274-8633; 24-hour fax (907) 276-6858; e-mail sales@toddcom.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. AST. Alaska-related books, calendars, maps, note cards, postcards, prints, posters, audiocassettes, videocassettes and CDs. Orders shipped within 24 hours via USPS. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 5; orders received after Dec. 5 shipped via priority mail.

ALPENBOOKS

Mukilteo, Wash. Phone orders (800) 290-8587, ext. 0; fax orders (800) 290-4257; e-mail cserve@alpenbooks.com.; Web site www.alpenbooks.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 25. Outdoor adventure and recreation books, maps and videos. Orders received by noon shipped same day via UPS, RPS, USPS, FedEx and Airborne; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 20.

AMERICAN WEST BOOKS

Clovis, Calif. (800) 497-4909, (559) 322-5917; fax (559) 322-5967. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Non-fiction titles related to California. Orders received by 1 p.m. shipped same day; orders received after 1 p.m. shipped next day; all orders shipped via UPS Ground or customer-preferred method. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 21.

ANDREWS MCMEEL DISTRIBUTION SERVICES

Kansas City, Mo. Customer service (800) 826-4216; fax (800) 437-8683. Open Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. CST. Book, calendar and sideline titles from a wide range of publisher clients, including Abdo, Abrams Essential Series, Beehive Books, Hartley & Marks, Kaizenworks, Millennium Publishing and Woodford Publishing. Orders shipped seven days a week via UPS, RPS and other expedient methods.

ASSOCIATED PUBLISHERS GROUP (APG)

Nashville, Tenn. Customer service (800) 327-5113; office (615) 254-2450; fax orders (800) 510-3650; office fax (615) 254-2408. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 23, Dec. 24, Jan. 3, Jan. 4. Front- and backlist book titles. Orders shipped within 24 hours (including holidays) via UPS, RPS and USPS; for Christmas delivery, allow for method of shipment.

BAKER & TAYLOR

Commerce, Ga. Phone orders (800) 775-1100; fax orders (800) 775-7480; electronic orders (800) 775-0410; slow modem (1200/2400) electronic orders (800) 398-3824; information services (800) 775-1800; btinfo@btol.com; Web site www.btol.com. Phone ordering hours: Mon.-Fri. (Nov. 15-Dec. 21), 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. EST; Sat. and Sun., (Nov. 6-Dec. 5), 12-6 p.m. EST; Sat. and Sun. (Dec. 11-Dec. 19), 12-8 p.m. EST. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 24. Adult and children's books, spoken-word audios and calendars. Orders placed on Nov. 26 shipped Nov. 29; orders received by Dec. 23 shipped same day. Standard methods of shipment apply during the holidays. Special holiday terms and discounts (retail customers only): Book Sense 76 title lists (Sept.-Dec.) receive flat 42% (offer expires Jan. 3); regional bookseller association holiday catalogue titles receive flat 42% (offer effective Nov. 1-Jan. 3); holiday special for all applicable titles: 100 books shipped and/or back-ordered receive extra 1% (available seven days a week, Nov. 1 -Jan. 3). Applies to full-discount titles; special programs excluded; free freight on 50-book orders shipped and/or back-ordered.

BEYDA & ASSOCIATES

Van Nuys, Calif. and Orlando, Fla. In Calif. (800) 42-BEYDA, (818) 988-3102, fax (818) 994-8724; in Florida (407) 438-6700, fax (407) 438-0669. Open in Calif. Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. PST; in Florida Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. EST; both locations Sat. and Sun. by appointment. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26. More than 100,000 titles. All Nov. orders shipped free freight. Orders received by noon shipped same day via UPS or motor freight; for Christmas delivery, order by 10 a.m. Dec. 18 in Southern Calif. (same timetable for Florida delivery), Dec. 24 for customer pick-ups; elsewhere allow for method of shipment.

BOOKAZINE CO.

Bayonne, N.J. (800) 221-8112, (201) 339-7777; customer service (800) 828-2432; fax (201) 339-7778; electronic-ordering support (800) 828-2430; e-mail inquire@bookazine.com. Regular hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Holiday hours: Mon.-Fri.(Nov. 1-Dec. 23), 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Electronic orders accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 25. Comprehensive inventory of 100,000 book, calendar and spoken-word audio titles in stock. Orders received by 10:30 a.m. Mon.-Fri. shipped same day via Bookazine delivery truck, UPS, RPS and other freight carriers; orders received between 12:01 a.m. Sat. and 6 p.m. Sun. receive priority shipping Mon. morning and earn an additional 1% dis count. For local customers, same-day delivery available through Dec. 23; all other orders allow for normal method of shipment. Additional 1% discount on orders received between 12:01 a.m. Sat. and 6 p.m. Sun. (Nov. 6 through Dec. 26).

BOOK DISTRIBUTION CENTER

Virginia Beach, Va. (757) 456-0005; fax (757) 552-0837; e-mail sales@bookdist.com.Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. General hardcovers and paperbacks. Orders shipped within 48 hours via UPS; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 10.

BOOKLINES HAWAII LTD.

Waipahu, Hi. Toll-free orders (877) 828-4852; orders (808) 676-0116, ext. 206; fax (808) 676-0634; e-mail claudiac@booklines.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. HST. Closed Nov. 25. More than 1400 book, video, music, gift and stationery sideline titles related to Hawaii. Orders shipped within 48 hours of receipt via UPS, RPS and USPS; for Christmas delivery (outside of Hawaii), order by Dec. 15.

THE BOOKMEN

Minneapolis, Minn. (800) 328-8411, (612) 359-5757; fax (800) BOOKMEN, (612) 341-2903. Holiday hours: Mon.-Fri. (Nov. 29-Dec. 22), 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., phones open until 6 p.m.; Sat., and Dec. 23 (Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18, Dec. 23), 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Electronic orders taken 24 hours a day. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31. More than 50,000 titles. Orders received by noon shipped same day via customer-preferred method. Warehouse open during regular business hours.

BOOKPEOPLE

Oakland, Calif. Orders and customer-service phone (800) 999-4650; office (510) 632-4700; fax (510) 632-1281; e-mail bpeople@bponline.com; Web site www.bponline.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. PST. Fax and electronic orders accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 24, Dec. 31. Full-service wholesaler with more than 35,000 book, audio/video and calendar titles from over 3500 independent and trade publishers. Orders shipped via UPS unless otherwise directed by the customer. Orders received by noon on Nov. 24 and Dec. 23 shipped same day; orders received Dec. 30 shipped same day. Orders of 50 or more unit received by noon on Dec. 10 and Dec. 17 qualify for limited Sat. delivery (designated area codes only). For Christmas delivery (in Calif.), order by Dec. 21; all other locations call customer service. All orders of 50 units or more (shipped or back-ordered) will receive free freight for the month of November (in Calif., Ore., and Wash.).

BOOKS NIPPAN

Carson, Calif. Orders (800) 562-1410; office (310) 604-9701; fax (310) 604-1134. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 24, Dec. 31. Imported books on graphic design, architecture, art and related subjects; Japanese-language books and magazines. Orders shipped via UPS or RPS. Special orders nonreturnable.

THE BOOKSOURCE

St. Louis, Mo. (800) 444-0435, in St. Louis (314) 647-0600; fax (314) 647-2422; electronic orders (800) 336-4127. Open Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-6 p.m. CST; Sat. (Oct. 2-Dec. 18), 8 a.m.-12 p.m. CST. Electronic orders accepted 24 hours a days, seven days a week. Closed Nov. 25. More than 50,000 titles front- and backlist titles (all categories). Orders received by 2 p.m. shipped same day within guaranteed UPS zones; other orders via UPS or customer-preferred method. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 21 for two-day service; order by Dec. 22 for one-day service; no delivery service via UPS on Dec. 24. Special one-day delivery service to Chicago/Milwaukee area. All EDI orders receive flat 42%.

BOOK WAREHOUSE

(D.B.A. SOUTHERN BOOK SERVICE)

Hialeah, Fla. (800) 766-3254, (305) 624-4545; fax (305) 621-0425; electronic orders (800) 327-7556. Electronic orders accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Regular hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Holiday hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fri. (Nov. 26, Dec. 24), 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; Sat. (in December), 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 31. Broad selection of front- and backlist titles, including children's. Orders received by 3:30 p.m. shipped same day via UPS, RPS and local carrier; for local deliveries, orders must be over 100 books.

BOOKWORLD SERVICES

Sarasota, Fla. Orders (800) 444-2524; office (941) 758-9256; fax orders (800) 777-2525; office fax (941) 753-9396; e-mail sales@bookworld.com. Phone and fax orders accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. EST. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 24, Dec. 31. General front- and backlist titles. Orders shipped within 24 hours via RPS; allow for normal delivery timetable. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 14.

CONSORTIUM BOOK SALES & DISTRIBUTION

St. Paul, Minn. (800) 283-3572, (651) 221-9035; fax (651) 221-0124; PUBNET #2006049. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 22-Dec. 24. Titles from independent publishers. Orders shipped via UPS or RPS; for Christmas delivery, orders received by noon on Dec. 15 will be shipped same day.

CROMLAND

Bethlehem, Pa. (800) 944-5554, (610) 997-3000; fax (610) 997-8880; e-mail info@cromland.com; Web site www.cromland.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-7 p.m. EST. Specializes in computer trade books. Orders shipped via UPS; for Christmas delivery, orders placed by 3 p.m. EST on Dec. 23 will be shipped same day.

D.A.P./DISTRIBUTED ART PUBLISHERS

New York, N.Y. and Lakewood, N.J. (212) 627-1999, fax (212) 627-9484, e-mail dap@dapinc.com, Web site www.artbook.com; distribution center phone (800) 338-2665, fax (732) 363-0338, e-mail mvanhauter@bpicomm.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EST; Thurs. (Dec. 23, Dec. 30), 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 24, Dec. 31. Books on art, photography, fashion and architecture as well as literature, culture and criticism. Orders shipped within 72 hours of receipt via UPS unless otherwise directed by the customer.

DEVORSS & CO.

Marina del Rey, Calif. Orders (800) 843-5743; office (310) 822-8940; fax (310) 821-6290; e-mail service@devorss.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 24. Spiritual, New Age, metaphysical and self-help books, audios, videos, recorded music, calendars and sidelines. Orders received by noon PST shipped same day via UPS, RPS and USPS; for Christmas delivery, allow five working days.

DIAMOND COMIC DISTRIBUTORS

Timonium, Md. Orders from Previews catalogue: (800) 452-6642, outside U.S. and Canada (410) 560-7100; fax (800) 329-2878, outside U.S. and Canada (410) 560-7148; e-mail previewsorders@diamondcomics.com and reorders@diamondcomics.com; electronic order upload retailer.diamondcomics. Open Mon.-Fri.: Atlanta, Baltimore, Plattsburgh (N.Y.), 9 a.m.-6 p.m. EST; Sparta (Ill.), 10 a.m.-7 p.m. EST; Los Angeles, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. EST. All international customers observe 9 a.m.-6 p.m. EST timetable. Comic books, graphic novels, trade paperbacks, trading cards, models and related game and toy sidelines; distributes products from Dark Horse Comics, DC Comics, Gemstone Publishing, Image Comics, Marvel Comics and Wizard Entertainment. Also, more than 3700 bestselling products in the Star System backlist service. Orders received by noon CST shipped same day via UPS or customer-preferred method (at customer expense); distribution center customer pick-up service available (no shipping charge). For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 20.

DISTRIBOOKS

Skokie, Ill. (847) 676-1596; toll-free fax (888) 266-5713; fax (847) 676-1195; e-mail orders@distribooks.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. CST. Closed Nov. 25. Foreign-language titles (French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish), including literature, dictionaries and children's books; exclusive distributor of Asterix series, IDG Visual Computer series (Spanish) and Assimil language learning methods. Orders shipped via UPS, RPS and USPS; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15.

THE DISTRIBUTORS

South Bend, Ind. Phone orders (800) 348-5200; main line/customer service (219) 232-8500; fax orders (312) 577-0440; electronic orders (219) 232-8500, ext. 36; e-mail orders marc01@earthlink.net. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Holiday hours: Mon.-Fri. (Nov. 22-Jan. 7), 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 20,000 front- and backlist titles, including bestsellers, calendars and gift books from major and small presses. Orders received by 2 p.m. shipped same day. For Christmas delivery, local customers should order by Dec. 23; elsewhere allow for method of shipment via UPS or RPS.

DOVER PUBLICATIONS

Mineola, N.Y. (800) 223-3130, (516) 294-7000; sales fax (516) 742-5049. Open Mon.-Fri., 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m. EST. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 24. Literature, children's books and book sets as well as craft and hobby titles, stationery and related sidelines. Orders shipped via UPS; for Christmas delivery, allow for method of shipment. Dover holiday catalogue special: free freight (UPS Standard) on holiday catalogue orders received by Oct. 15; this offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Regular terms and sliding scale discount apply. Ask for "Santa" to receive free freight; orders can be phoned or faxed.

EASTWIND BOOKS & ARTS

San Francisco, Calif. Order line for English titles (415) 772-5899, order line for Chinese titles (415) 772-5877; office (415) 772-5888; fax (415) 772-5885; e-mail info@eastwindsf.com; Web site www.eastwindsf.com. Open Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Books, CDs, videos, calendars and stationery items on Chinese and Asian-American cultures. Orders shipped within 24 hours if in stock via UPS or USPS; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15. Free freight (UPS Ground only) for orders of $200 or more.

EVANS BOOK WHOLESALE

Salt Lake City, Ut. (801) 975-1315, (877) 655-BOOK; fax (801) 975-1343; e-mail tschulte@evansbook.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. MST. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 24, Dec. 31. Proprietary and non-proprietary books, music and software. Orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 17. Special promotions available, call for details.

FOREST SALES & DISTRIBUTING CO.

New Orleans, La. Orders (800) 347-2106; office (504) 486-3331; fax (504) 486-6223. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Nov. 25. Cookbooks, gardening and regional titles, souvenir sidelines. Orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS, RPS and USPS; free local delivery.

FRENCH & EUROPEAN PUBLICATIONS

New York, N.Y. (212) 581-8810; fax (212) 265-1094; e-mail livresny@aol.com; Web site www.frencheuropean.com. Open Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Foreign-language titles. Orders shipped same day via UPS if in stock.

GARDNER'S BOOK SERVICE

Ph nix, Ariz. (800) 851-6001, (602) 863-6000; fax (602) 863-2400; e-mail sales@gbsbooks.com; Web site www.gbsbooks.com. Open Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Books from more than 170 publishers. In-stock titles shipped within 24 hours via UPS unless specified otherwise; for Christmas delivery, allow for method of shipment. Special discounts to agencies, organizations, retailers and educators.

GEM GUIDES BOOK CO.

Baldwin Park, Calif. (800) 824-5118, (626) 855-1611; fax (626) 855-1610; e-mail gembooks@aol.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. PST. Closed Dec. 24-26, Dec. 31-Jan. 2. Regional and local-interest titles for the West and Southwest, including travel, recreation, nature and outdoor; also books on the Old West and Native American cultures, crystal healing, prospecting and rock collecting, gems and minerals, jewelry and bead crafts. Orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS or RPS Collect; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 17. Minimum five books assorted for 40%; free freight for prepaid or COD orders.

HERVEY'S BOOKLINK & COOKBOOK WAREHOUSE

Dallas, Tex. and Suwanee, Ga. In Dallas (800) 413-3300, fax (214) 221-2715; in Suwanee (800) 286-0545, fax (770) 614-9228; e-mail herveybook@aol.com; Web site www.herveys.com. Open Mon.-Fri., Dallas hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. CST; Suwanee hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EST. 24-hour answering service. More than 2000 cookbook titles as well as books from regional, small-press and nonprofit publishers. Orders received by 4 p.m. shipped same day (in-stock items) via UPS, RPS, USPS or truck delivery.

HISPANIC BOOKS DISTRIBUTORS

Tucson, Ariz. Toll-free orders (800) 634-2124; phone (520) 690-0643; fax (520) 690-6574; e-mail hbdusa@azstarnet.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. (Dec. 24), 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Closed Nov. 25. Bilingual and Spanish-language books and periodicals for adults and children. Orders shipped via UPS. Books returnable only if defective.

HOMESTEAD BOOK CO.

Seattle, Wash. Orders (800) 426-6777; office (206) 782-4532; fax (206) 784-9328; e-mail davet@homesteadbook.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. PST. Closed UPS holidays. Alternative, counter-culture and small-press titles, books and calendars. Orders received by noon shipped same day via UPS or customer-preferred method.

IDEAL FOREIGN BOOKS

Richmond Hill, N.Y. (800) 284-2490, (718) 297-7477; fax (718) 297-7645; e-mail idealforeignbooks@worldnet.att.net. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EST; Fri. (Dec. 24, Dec. 31), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Nov. 25. French- (including Canadian and African French) and Spanish- (including Latin American) language materials; German and Italian books imported upon request. Catalogue and volume discounts available. For in-stock items, orders received by 1 p.m., shipped same day via UPS.

INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP

Chicago, Ill. Orders (800) 888-4741; office (312) 337-0747; fax (312) 337-5985; e-mail frontdesk@ipgbook.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. CST. Titles from more than 400 small- and medium-sized book publishers. Orders received before 11 a.m. CST shipped same day; orders received after 11 a.m. CST shipped next day. UPS Next Day and Second Day service available upon request. When ordering, notify customer service of rush status or special handling requirements.

INGRAM BOOK CO.

La Vergne, Tenn. Telephone sales (800) 937-8000; CECIL (800) 937-0995; customer service (800) 937-8200; fax orders (800) 876-0186; Web site www.ingrambook.com. Telephone sales and electronic ordering support holiday hours: Mon.-Fri.(Nov. 1-Dec. 22), 7 a.m.-7 p.m. CST; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 12 p.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. (Dec. 23), 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Customer service holiday hours: Mon.-Fri. (Nov. 15-Dec. 22), 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, Jan. 1. General front- and backlist, with more than 500,000 titles stocked, including audiobooks, calendars and other book-related items. Standard cut-off times apply; orders shipped via UPS, RPS, FedEx, Ingram delivery, LTL preferred carriers, Alaska and Hawaii consolidation programs. Ordering timetable subject to holiday shipping schedules of carriers; for Christmas delivery, allow for method of shipment.

INGRAM INTERNATIONAL

La Vergne, Tenn. (615) 793-5000, ext. 32622; Canadian retailers (800) 289-0687; Canadian fax (877) 663-5367; Canadian libraries (800) 937-5300; Web site www.ingraminternational.com. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, Jan. 1. General front- and backlist, with more than 500,000 titles stocked, including audiobooks, calendars and other book-related items. Various delivery programs available to certain areas of the world; ordering timetable subject to holiday shipping schedules of carriers.

INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES

La Vergne, Tenn. Telephone sales and CECIL (800) 937-5300; fax (800) 677-5116; e-mail ils.order@ingrambook.com; Web site www.ingramlibrary.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 24, Dec. 31, Jan. 1. General front- and backlist, with more than 500,000 titles stocked, including audiobooks, calendars and other book-related items. Ordering timetable subject to holiday shipping schedules of carriers; for Christmas delivery, allow for method of shipment.

INGRAM PERIODICALS

La Vergne, Tenn. Customer-service phone (800) 627-6247; office (615) 793-5522; customer-service fax (615) 793-6043; e-mail magorder.sales@ingramperiodicals.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. CST. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 24, Dec. 31, Jan. 1. More than 2500 magazine titles available. Orders shipped via UPS.

INTERNATIONAL PERIODICAL DISTRIBUTORS (IPD)

Solana Beach, Calif. (800) 999-1170; fax (858) 259-7580; Web site www.ipd.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 24, Dec. 31. More than 3000 magazine titles. Orders shipped various methods; for Christmas delivery timetable, call for details.

INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIZED BOOK SERVICES (ISBS)

Portland, Ore. (800) 944-6190; fax (503) 280-8832; e-mail orders@isbs.com; Web site www.isbs.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 23, Dec. 24. North American distributor for more than 60 international publishers. Orders shipped within the continental U.S. via UPS; orders shipped to Canada, Alaska and Hawaii via USPS; UPS Collect and RPS Collect available. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 6; orders received after Dec. 6 may incur additional freight and handling charges to ensure Christmas delivery. Drop shipping available.

KEITH DISTRIBUTORS

Flint, Mich. (800) 373-2366, (810) 238-9104; 24-hour fax (810) 238-9028. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Dec. 23-Jan. 3. Children's literature titles. For in-stock items, orders received by 1 p.m. shipped same day via UPS Ground unless otherwise specified; no back orders for holiday titles. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 22.

KINOKUNIYA BOOKSTORES OF AMERICA CO. LTD.

San Francisco, Calif. In San Francisco (415) 567-7625, fax (415) 567-4109, e-mail us@kinokuniya.com; in New York City (212) 765-7766, fax (212) 541-9335, e-mail kinokuniya@kinokuniya.com. Open seven days a week; San Francisco hours: 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; New York City hours: 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Books, magazines, music CDs, stationery and multimedia products imported from Japan. Orders shipped same day (if in stock) via UPS. Call for information on wholesale discounts.



K N BOOK DISTRIBUTORS

Moorestown, N.J. Toll-free sales phone (800) 257-8481; sales fax (800) 225-3840; electronic orders (800) 225-3844; credit department (800) 445-4684; e-mail kbd@k n.com; Web site www.k n.com. Extended daily hours (Nov. 15-Dec. 23): Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Holiday weekend hours (Nov. 6-Dec. 23): Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 24, Dec. 31. More than 80,000 general interest, computer, children's, regional interest, gay/lesbian, alternative and independent press titles; also magazines and audiobooks. Orders shipped via UPS, RPS and K n truck; call for service-delivery availability. Will ship up to Dec. 23; allow for method of shipment.

K N PACIFIC DISTRIBUTORS

Tukwila, Wash. (800) 995-4840, (206) 575-7544; fax (800) 873-8654, (206) 575-7444; e-mail orders@k npacific.com; 24-hour electronic orders (800) 738-7473 SAN #631-5593 (vendor profile required). Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Holiday hours (Nov. 15-Dec. 23): Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. More than 25,000 general interest, computer, children's, regional interest front- and backlist titles. Orders received by 2 p.m. shipped same day; for pre-Christmas delivery, allow for method of shipment.

LAST GASP OF SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, Calif. (800) 366-5121, (415) 824-6636; fax (415) 824-1836 Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. PST; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. by appointment; Fri. (Dec. 24), 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 29-Jan. 1 for inventory. More than 21,000 book titles and sideline items with focus on pop culture. Orders shipped within 48 hours of receipt via UPS, RPS, USPS Priority Mail or mail bags. Extra 2% discount in December for "self-pulled" orders.

LATIN TRADING CORP.

Chula Vista, Calif. (800) 257-7248, (619) 427-7867; fax (619) 476-1817; e-mail latintr@flash.net. Open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. PST; Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Order to e-mail anytime; phone and mail orders accepted. Wide variety of Spanish-language books and Chicano literature, including fiction, nonfiction, p try, Latin American authors and reference. Orders shipped via UPS or USPS Priority; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 10. Special 10% discount during December. All credit cards welcome.

LECTORUM PUBLICATIONS

New York, N.Y. (800) 345-5946, ext. 220; fax (212) 727-3035; crivera@scholastic.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. EST. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26. Spanish-language popular and nonfiction books for adults and children. Orders shipped within two to three days via UPS or customer-preferred method; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15.

LIBRERIA DEL LOBO (THE WOLF'S DISTRIBUTORS)

Gaithersburg, Md. (301) 438-7116; fax (301) 438-7109; e-mail sales@libreriadellobo.com or messages@libreriadellobo.com; Web site www.libreriadellobo.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Spanish-language books, textbooks, maps, videos, audios, CD-ROMs as well as educational and creative sidelines from more than 500 domestic and international publishers. Special orders. In-stock items shipped within 48 hours; orders under $200 sent by USPS. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 5. Wholesale discount: 40% (not applicable to videos). Orders must be paid in advance; no credit cards accepted.

LOGIN BROTHERS BOOK CO.

Chicago, Ill. (800) 621-4249, in Chicago (312) 432-7700; main office (800) 680-2889; fax (800) 339-1077; in Canada (204) 837-2987, fax (204) 837-3116; e-mail sales@lb.com; Web site www.lb.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 24, Dec. 31. More than 75,000 titles, featuring medical, nursing, allied health, scientific and technical books and electronic products. Orders shipped within 24 hours if requested; for Christmas delivery, allow for method of shipment.

LPC GROUP

Chicago, Ill. (800) 626-4330; fax (800) 334-3892. Open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. CST. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26. Business, politics, gender and ethnic studies, feminist, gay and lesbian, self-help and inspirational titles from more than 100 independent presses. Orders shipped within 48 hours via UPS Ground or customer-preferred method. For Christmas delivery, orders must be received by Dec. 17.

J.A. MAJORS CO.

Dallas, Tex. In Dallas (800) 633-1851, main (972) 353-1100, fax (972) 353-1300; in Atlanta (800) 241-6551, (404) 608-2660, fax (404) 608-2656; in Houston (800) 458-9077, (713) 662-3984, fax (713) 662-9627; in Los Angeles (800) 345-4366, (310) 608-2358, fax (310) 608-2364. E-mail protocol: cityname@majors.com (e.g., los.angeles@majors.com). Open Mon.-Fri., Dallas hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST; Atlanta hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. EST; Houston hours: 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. CST; Los Angeles hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. PST. Health-sciences titles from all major publishers; scientific, business and technical. Orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS, RPS or FedEx; overnight delivery available for additional charge. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15. Special discounts on selected titles.

MANY FEATHERS BOOKS & MAPS

Ph nix, Ariz. Outside metro Ph nix (800) 279-7652, local (602) 266-1043; toll-free fax (800) 279-7653, fax (602) 279-2350. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. MST. Warehouse open for browsing or "Cash 'n' Carry." Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 24. Books, maps and sidelines about the Southwest with more than 1200 titles from national and regional publishers. Most orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS, RPS and other carriers.

MARLIN'S BOOK DISTRIBUTION

Seattle, Wash. Toll-free orders (888) 306-7187; customer service (206) 306-7187; fax (206) 306-7188; e-mail ayotte@sttl.uswest.net; Web site www.marlinsbooks.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Fax and e-mail orders accepted 24 hours a day. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 24, Dec. 31. Books, comics, magazines, calendars and videos on controversial, youth-market and pop-culture subjects; distributes Van Patten Publishing indoor gardening titles. Orders received by noon shipped same day via UPS; customer must specify USPS if desired. For Thanksgiving weekend delivery, order by Nov. 15; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 10. Holiday special valid until Jan. 15; discounts from 45%-50% on selected titles; 45% and returnable on most calendars.

MASTER COMMUNICATIONS

Cincinnati, Ohio. (800) 765-5885, ext. 106, (513) 563-3100; fax (513) 563-3105; e-mail sales@afk.com; Web site www.master-com.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EST. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 24. Bilingual books in Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Hmong, Korean, Japanese, Punjabi, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu and Vietnamese; bilingual posters and sing 'n' learn book/cassette/CD sets. Orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS, RPS or customer-preferred method; express options available. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 22.

MATTHEWS MEDICAL BOOKS

Maryland Heights, Mo. (800) 633-2665, (314) 432-1400; 24-hour fax (800) 421-8816, (314) 432-7044; e-mail mlc@mattmccoy.com; Web site www.mattmccoy.com; EDI and PUBNET ordering available. Open Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. CST. Comprehensive selection of health-science texts, reference and multimedia titles. Orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS; orders received by noon shipped same day upon request.

MOTORBOOKS INTERNATIONAL

Osceola, Wis. Toll-free phone (800) 458-0454; phone (715) 294-3345; fax (715) 294-4448; e-mail trade@motorbooks.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 24. Transportation-related titles as well as books on military history in hardcover and paperback. Orders shipped within 24 hours via customer-preferred method; "rush" options available, please specify. For Christmas delivery, allow for method of shipment.

MULTICULTURAL DISTRIBUTING CENTER

El Monte, Calif. Orders (800) 537-4357; office (626) 575-3338; fax (626) 527-9500; e-mail mdcgn@ix.netcom.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. PST. Closed holidays. Multicultural educational materials (including ESL) and bilingual books, audios, videos and CD-ROMs. Orders shipped within three days via RPS Ground; for Christmas delivery, orders must be received by Dec. 16.

NACSCORP

Oberlin, Ohio. (800) 321-3883; 24-hour fax in U.S. (800) 344-5059, outside U.S. (216) 774-1335; 24-hour e-mail orders@nacscorp.com. Service only to members of the National Association of College Stores. Open Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-7 p.m. EST; Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 24, Dec. 31. Academic and general-trade titles. Orders received by 2 p.m. EST shipped same day; rush orders received by 4 p.m. are shipped same day (if requested).

NATIONAL BOOK NETWORK

Lanham, Md., and Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. Customer service (800) 462-6420; fax (800) 338-4550; e-mail custserv@nbnbooks.com; Web site www.nbnbooks.com. Holiday hours: Mon.-Fri. (Nov. 22-Dec. 17), 8 a.m.-7 p.m. EST. General interest trade books and audios from more than 75 leading U.S. and overseas publishers. Orders shipped via RPS unless otherwise specified. Backlist orders of 25 or more placed through sales rep before Dec. 1 will receive 50% discount. Ask about holiday "quick pick" specials.

NEW LEAF DISTRIBUTING CO.

Lithia Springs, Ga. Phone orders (800) 326-2665; office (770) 948-7845; fax orders (800) 326-1066, (770) 944-2313; e-mail newleaf@newleaf-dist.com.; Web site www.newleaf-dist.com. Open Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. EST; Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. EST. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 23, Dec. 24, Dec. 30, Dec. 31. International wholesaler of more than 41,000 metaphysical and holistic health titles, including calendars, periodicals, music, spoken audio and video selections as well as other sideline items. Phone orders received by noon shipped same day via UPS or RPS; written and fax orders shipped next business day after receipt; all orders shipped UPS or RPS. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15.

PARTNERS BOOK DISTRIBUTING

Holt, Mich. Orders/customer service (800) 336-3137; office (517) 694-3205; fax orders (517) 694-0617; electronic orders (800) 336-0338. Open Mon.-Fri. (starting Nov. 22), 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. (starting Dec. 6), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Electronic orders accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 24, Dec. 31. Extensive front- and backlist titles in major categories and seasonal bestsellers. Orders received by 3 p.m. (2 p.m. on Monday) shipped same day; orders received after 3 p.m. most likely shipped same day; weekend orders shipped on Monday. All orders shipped via UPS or customer-preferred method.

PARTNERS/WEST

Renton, Wash. Phone orders (800) 563-2385, (425) 227-8486; fax orders (425) 204-1448; electronic orders (800) 563-6975. Regular hours: Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. PST; electronic orders accepted 24 hours a day. Holiday hours: Mon.-Fri. (starting Nov. 22), 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. PST; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31. More than 35,000 titles (bestsellers, midlist and core list), including New Age, travel, regional interest, computer, independent press, children's books and audios. Orders received by 3 p.m. PST shipped same day via customer-preferred method; weekend orders shipped on Monday. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 23 (may require express delivery). Partners/West supports PNBA, MPBA and NCIBA holiday catalogues; catalogue orders of 25 books or more earn 43% and penalty-free returns. Calendar orders of 25 units or more (confirmed) earn 45%; other category discounts offers available.

PENGUIN PUTNAM

Kirkwood, N.Y. (800) 847-5515; fax (607) 775-4829. Open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:40 p.m. EST; Fri. (Dec. 31), 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 23, Dec. 24. General adult and children's hardcover and paperback frontlist. Orders shipped via UPS. For Christmas delivery, order by December 7.

PUBLISHER RESOURCES (PRI)

La Vergne, Tenn. (800) 937-5557, (615) 793-5090; fax (800) PRIORDER, (800) 774-6733, (615) 793-3915. Open Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-6 p.m. CST; Fri. (Dec. 24, Dec. 31), 7 a.m.-5 p.m. CST. Closed Nov. 25. Titles from American Enterprise Institute, Coriolis Publishing Group, DK Publishing, Fisher Books, Lickle Publishing, Quadrillion Media LLC, Wrox Press. Orders shipped via UPS, RPS and FedEx; rush shipments may be requested if received prior to 10:30 a.m. CST. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 10 (maybe shipped via ground service in time for holiday). Special holiday terms and promotions maybe available through distributed publishers; contact specific publisher sales rep.

PUBLISHERS GROUP WEST

Berkeley, Calif. (800) 788-3123, (510) 528-1444; fax (510) 528-3444; electronic orders (800) 788-3122. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 24. Exclusive distributor of more than 150 independent publishers.

THE RED SEA PRESS

Lawrenceville, N.J. (609) 844-9583; fax (609) 844-0198; e-mail awprsp@africanworld.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. EST. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 24. Books on African, African-American and Caribbean issues and children's books. Orders received by 2 p.m. shipped same day via UPS or RPS Collect; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 16.

RITTENHOUSE BOOK DISTRIBUTORS

King of Prussia, Pa. (800) 345-6425, (610) 277-1414; fax (800) 223-7488, (610) 277-0390; EDI (800) 358-9318; online orders (800) 372-2665; e-mail customer.service@rittenhouse.com; Web site www.rittenhouse.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. EST. Closed Nov. 25. Health-sciences textbooks, reference books and related electronic products. Orders received by 2 p.m. shipped same day via UPS or RPS; FedEx service available.

SCB DISTRIBUTORS

Gardena, Calif. Customer service (800) 729-6423; office (310) 532-9400; fax (310) 532-7001; e-mail aaron@scbdistributors.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. PST.; Fri. (Dec. 24, Dec. 31), 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 27, Jan. 3. Titles from independent trade publishers. Orders shipped within one to two days via UPS, RPS and USPS; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 10.

SCH NHOF'S FOREIGN BOOKS

Cambridge, Mass. (617) 547-8855; fax (617) 547-8551; e-mail info@sch nhofs.com.; Web site www.sch nhofs.com. Open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. (Nov. 28-Dec. 18), 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 56,000 titles of imported adult and children's books. Orders (in-stock titles) shipped within three business days via UPS; overnight and second-day shipping available. For Christmas delivery (in-stock titles), order by Dec. 14. Shipping dates for back-ordered titles depends on country of origin. Special orders are encouraged, but holiday arrival of any imported title cannot be guaranteed.

SEVEN HILLS BOOK DISTRIBUTORS

Cincinnati, Ohio. Toll-free phone (800) 545-2005; office (513) 471-4300; toll-free fax (888) 777-7799; fax (513) 471-4311; e-mail customerservice@sevenhillsbooks.com; Web site www.sevenhillsbooks.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EST. Closed Nov. 25. Exclusive distributor of general trade, travel and military titles as well as gift books and graphic novels from more than 75 publishers. Orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS (preferred method); RPS and USPS available. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15.

SHEN'S BOOKS INTERNATIONAL

Auburn, Calif. (800) 456-6660, (530) 888-6776; fax (530) 888-6763; e-mail info@shens.com; Web site www.shens.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Dec. 24-28. Asian, Asian-American, Spanish, Mexican, Eastern European children's literature. Orders shipped within 24 hours via RPS Ground; backorders automatically canceled. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 17.

SMALL PRESS DISTRIBUTION (SPD)

Berkeley, Calif. Orders (800) 869-7553; office (510) 524-1668; fax (510) 524-0852; e-mail orders@spdbooks.org. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 24, Dec. 27, Dec. 31. Innovative fiction, p try and cultural writing from independent presses. Orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS Ground; other methods of shipment available. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 10.

SOUTHERN BOOK SERVICE

Miami, Fla. (305) 624-4545 or (800) 766-3254; electronic orders (800) 327-7556 or (305) 624-1870; fax (305) 621-0425; e-mail sales@southernbook.com; Web site www.southernbook.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. New faster delivery: same day to south Fla.; next-day delivery to north Fla. and Ga; two-day delivery to Va., W.Va., Ky., Tenn., N.C., S.C., Ala., Miss. and Tex.. Over 50,000 titles available. Free freight and an additional 5% discount available.

SPRING ARBOR DISTRIBUTORS

La Vergne, Tenn. Telephone orders (800) 395-4340; fax orders (800) 395-2682; electronic orders (800) 234-6737; CASIE (800) 395-0990; Web site www.springarbor.com. Holiday hours: Mon.-Fri.(Nov. 1-Dec. 22), 7 a.m.-7 p.m. CST; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 12 p.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. (Dec. 23), 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, Jan. 1. Books and Bibles as well as study guides, magazines, recorded and printed music, videos, software, stationery and gift sidelines. Ordering timetable subject to holiday shipping schedules of carriers.

SUNBELT WHOLESALE

El Cajon, Calif. Orders (800) 626-6579; office (619) 258-4911; fax (619) 258-4916; e-mail sunbeltpub@prodigy.net. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 24, Dec. 31. U.S. Western regional, travel, outdoor and adventure books and maps; more than 2000 calendar titles. Orders shipped within 48 hours via UPS, RPS and major freight carriers; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 17.

TRAFALGAR SQUARE

North Pomfret, Vt. Phone orders (800) 423-4525; fax orders (802) 457-1913; e-mail tsquare@sover.net.; Web site www.trafalgarsquarebooks.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. EST. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 24. Books from British distribution publishers and own imprint. Orders shipped within 24 hours. For Christmas delivery via UPS Ground, order by Dec. 10. Orders received after Dec. 10 will be shipped via UPS one-, two- or three-day to insure delivery before Christmas; last orders accepted on Dec. 22.



SAMUEL WEISER

York Beach, Maine. (800) 423-7087, ext. 4; in Maine (207) 363-4393; fax (207) 363-5799; e-mail@weiserbooks.com; Web site www.weiserbooks.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 24, Dec. 31. More than 3000 book, calendars and related sideline titles with focus on spirituality, erotica, alternative health, self-help, astrology and other metaphysical subjects from more than 200 publishers. Orders received before 3 p.m. shipped via UPS or RPS on following business day; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15.

WORDS DISTRIBUTING CO.

Oakland, Calif. Orders (800) 593-9673; office (510) 553-9673; customer service (800) 999-4650; fax (800) 948-9673; e-mail words@bponline.com; Web site www.wordsdistributing.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. PST.; fax and electronic orders accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Closed Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Dec. 24, Dec. 31. Full-service distributor of more than 750 book, audio/video and sideline titles from 24 independent publishers. Orders shipped via UPS unless otherwise directed. Orders received by noon on Nov. 24 and Dec. 23 shipped same day; orders received Dec. 30 shipped same day. Orders of 50 or more units received by noon on Dec. 10 and Dec. 17 qualify for limited Sat. delivery (designated area codes). For Christmas delivery (in Calif.), order by Dec. 21; all other locations call customer service. All orders of 50 units or more (shipped or backordered) will receive free freight for the month of November (in Calif., Ore., and Wash.).