Bookselling

2000 Holiday Guide To Wholesalers and Distributors
Staff -- 11/6/00
Booksellers' essential guide to ordering, shipping and special hours during the upcoming holiday season




ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES
San Diego, Calif. (800) 695-3580, (858) 457-2500; fax (858) 452-2237. Open Mon.­Fri., 7:30 a.m.­5:15 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 23. Select hardcovers, mass market paperbacks and promotional books. Orders shipped within 24 hours; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15.

ALASKA BOOK DISTRIBUTORS
Anchorage, Alaska. (907) 274-8633; 24-hour fax (907) 276-6858; e-mail sales@toddcom.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­5 p.m. AST. Closed Nov. 23. Alaska-related books, calendars, maps, note cards, postcards, prints, posters, audios, videos and CDs. Orders shipped within 24 hours via USPS. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 5; later orders shipped via priority mail.

ALPENBOOKS
Mukilteo, Wash. (800) 290-8587; fax (800) 290-4257, (425) 290-9461; e-mail cserve@alpenbooks.com; Web site www.alpenbooks.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­5 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 23. Outdoor adventure and recreation books, maps and videos. Orders received by noon shipped same day; 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. PST. Nonfiction, recreational and historical titles related to California. Orders received by 1 p.m. PST shipped same day; orders received after 1 p.m. PST shipped following day via UPS Ground or customer-preferred method. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 20.

ANDREWS MCMEEL DIST. SERVICES
Kansas City, Mo. (800) 826-4216; fax (800) 437-8683. Open Mon.­Fri., 7 a.m.­3:30 p.m. CST. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25. Book, calendar and sideline titles from a wide range of publisher clients, including Abdo, Abrams Essential Series, Beehive Books, Millennium Publishing, Signatures Networks, Tallfellow Press, Troll, Universe Publishing Calendars, Welcome Books, Woodford Publishing. Orders shipped seven days a week via UPS and FedEx Ground. Holiday promotion: 60% off all mugs from creative lines. Offer is good on orders shipped by Dec. 31. Receive a free TRNO1spinner with order of 48 mugs.

ASSOCIATED PUBLISHERS GROUP (APG)
Nashville, Tenn. (800) 327-5113, (615) 254-2450; fax (800) 510-3650; e-mail apgbooks@aol.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­5 p.m. CST. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 26, Jan. 1, Jan. 2. Front- and backlist book titles. Orders shipped within 24 hours; for Christmas delivery, allow for method of shipment. Christmas Special: 48% off list; refer to promotion #PWM200048 .

Azuregreen DISTRIBUTION
Middlefield, Mass. (800) 326-0804, (413) 623-2155; fax (413) 623-2156; e-mail abyssdist@aol.com; Web site www.azuregreen.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.­4 p.m. EST; orders to voice mail or e-mail any time. Books, music and sidelines for magical specialty market. Orders shipped within 48 hours via UPS; other UPS priority methods on request.

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; e-mail btinfo@btol.com; Web site www.btol.com. Phone ordering hours: Mon.­Fri. (Nov. 13­Dec. 20), 8 a.m.­8 p.m. EST; Sat. and Sun. (Nov. 4­Dec. 2), 12­6 p.m. EST; Sat. and Sun.(Dec. 9, Dec. 17), 12­8 p.m. EST. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25. Adult and children's books, spoken-word audios, videos, music CDs and cassettes, calendars. Orders placed on Nov. 24 shipped Nov. 27; orders received by Dec. 22 shipped same day. Standard methods of shipment apply during the holidays.

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. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 100,000 titles. Free freight for all November orders. 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. and Florida, Dec. 22 for customer pick-ups; elsewhere allow for method of shipment. Mastercard and Visa accepted.

BOOKAZINE CO.
Bayonne, N.J. (800) 221-8112, (201) 339-7777; customer service (800) 828-2432; fax (201) 339-7778; e-mail inquire@bookazine.com; Web site www.bookazine.com. Holiday hours: Mon.­Fri.(Nov. 1­Dec. 22), 8:30 a.m.­7:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.­4 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.­3 p.m. Electronic and electronic Web orders 24 hours/seven days. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. 100,000 book, calendar and audio titles in stock. Orders received by 11 a.m. Mon.­Fri. shipped same day; local (Manhattan) orders received by 1 p.m. shipped same day; orders received between 12:01 a.m. Sat. and 6 p.m. Sun. receive priority shipping Monday morning and earn an additional 1% discount. For local customers, same-day delivery available through Dec. 23; Saturday delivery available Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 23 for orders received by 10:30 a.m.; 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. 4­Dec. 24).

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.11.

BOOKLINES HAWAII LTD.
Waipahu, Hawaii. Toll-free orders (877) 828-4852; office (808) 676-0116; fax (808) 676-0634; e-mail claudiac@booklines.com; Web site www.booklineshawaii.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8:30 a.m.­4:30 p.m. HST. Closed Nov. 23. More than 1,400 book, video, music and sideline titles to Hawaii. Orders shipped within 48 hours of receipt; for Christmas delivery (outside of Hawaii), order by Dec. 15.

THE BOOKMEN
Minneapolis, Minn. (800) 328-8411, (612) 359-5757; fax (800) 266-5636 (BOOKMEN), (612) 341-2903. Holiday hours: Mon.­Fri. (Nov. 27­Dec. 21), 8 a.m.­5:30 p.m., phones open until 6 p.m.; Fri. (Dec. 22), 8 a.m.­4:30 p.m.; Sat.(Dec. 2­Dec. 23), 8:30 a.m.­12 p.m.; Sat. (Dec. 23), telephone orders and pick-up only. Electronic orders 24 hours/seven days. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Dec. 31. More than 50,000 titles. Orders received by noon shipped same day.

BOOKPEOPLE
Oakland, Calif. Orders (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; Fri. (Dec. 22), 8 a.m.­12 p.m. PST. Fax and electronic orders 24 hours/seven days. Warehouse open for customer pulling Mon.­Fri., 9 a.m.­3 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Jan 1. More than 35,000 book, audio/video cassette and calendar titles from over 3,500 independent and trade publishers. Orders received by noon shipped same day via UPS. Orders received before noon Dec. 15 and before 2 p.m. Dec. 21 qualify for special next day delivery service. Orders of 50 units or more (shipped) receive free freight for the month of November (in Ariz., Calif., Colo., Ind., Mont., Nebr., N.Mex., Ore., Tex., Wash., Wyo.).

BOOKS NIPPAN
Carson, Calif. Orders (800) 562-1410; office (310) 604-9701; fax (310) 604-1134; e-mail design@nippan.com; Web site www.booksnippan.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 9 a.m.­6 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25. Imported books on manga, anime, graphic design, architecture, art and related subjects; Japanese-language books and magazines; J-Pop books, videos, CDs, LDs, DVDs and related merchandise. Orders shipped via UPS or FedEx Ground within 72 hours.

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. 7­Dec.16), 9 a.m.­1 p.m. CST. Electronic orders 24 hours/seven days. Closed Nov. 23. More than 50,000 front- and backlist titles. Orders received by 2 p.m. CST shipped same day. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 18 for two-day service; order by Dec. 19 for one-day service. Special one-day delivery service to Chicago area. All EDI orders receive flat 42%.

BOOK WAREHOUSE (DBA SOUTHERN BOOK SERVICE)
Hialeah, Fla. (800) 766-3254, (305) 624-4545; fax (305) 621-0425; electronic orders (800) 327-7556. Holiday hours: Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­6 p.m.; Fri. (Nov. 24), 8 a.m.­12 p.m.; Sat. (in Dec.), 9 a.m.­1 p.m. Electronic orders 24 hours/seven days. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Broad selection of front- and backlist titles, including children's. Orders received by 2 p.m. shipped same day via UPS; for local deliveries, orders must be over 100 books.

CONSORTIUM BOOK SALES
& DISTRIBUTION
St. Paul, Minn. (800) 283-3572, (651) 221-9035; fax (651) 221-0124; PUBNET #2006049; Web site www.cbsd.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 9 a.m.­5 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 22­Dec. 26, Dec. 29. Titles from independent publishers. Orders shipped via UPS or FedEx Ground; for Christmas delivery, orders received by noon Dec. 15 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 trade computer books. Orders received by 4 p.m. EST shipped same day via UPS Ground (in-stock items available through Dec. 23). Extra 2% for December orders for domestic customers (U.S., Canada).

D.A.P./DISTRIBUTED ART PUBLISHERS
New York, N.Y. Customer service and orders (800) 338-2665; fax (877) 227-6564; e-mail dap@dapinc.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 9 a.m.­5 p.m. EST. Books on art, photography, architecture, literature and criticism. Orders shipped within three business days via UPS unless otherwise requested.

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. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25. Spiritual, New Age, metaphysical and self-help books, audios, videos, music, sidelines. Orders received by noon PST shipped same day via UPS, FedEx Ground 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) 308-2800; fax (410) 560-7148, outside U.S. and Canada (410) 560-1860; e-mail newaccounts@diamondcomics.com and reorders@diamondcomics.com; electronic order upload retailer.diamondcomics.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 9 a.m.­8 p.m. EST. 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 4,500 products from the Star System backlist service. Orders received by noon CST shipped same day via UPS; distribution center customer pick-up service available (no shipping charge). For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 19.

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. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Foreign-language titles (French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish), including literature, dictionaries and children's books; Asterix series, IDG Visual Computer series (Spanish) and Assimil language learning methods. Orders shipped via UPS, FedEx Ground and USPS; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15.

THE DISTRIBUTORS
South Bend, Ind. Orders (800) 348-5200; customer service (219) 232-8500; fax (312) 577-0440; electronic orders (219) 232-8500, ext. 36; e-mail orders marc@thedistributors.com. Holiday hours: Mon.­Fri. (Nov. 20­Jan. 5), 8 a.m.­8 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 8 a.m.­8 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 20,000 front- and backlist titles, including bestsellers, calendars and gift books. Orders received by 2 p.m. shipped same day via UPS or FedEx Ground. For Christmas delivery, local customers should order by Dec. 22; elsewhere allow for method of shipment.

DOVER PUBLICATIONS
Mineola, N.Y. (800) 223-3130; office (516) 294-7000; sales fax (516) 742-5049. Open Mon.­Fri., 8:45 a.m.­5 p.m. EST. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Dec. 26. Stationery and sidelines, children's books, CD-ROMs and book sets, craft and hobby titles, and literature. Orders shipped via UPS; for Christmas delivery, allow for method of shipment. 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 (888) 772-5888, (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. PST; Sun., 11 a.m.­6 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 23, 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.

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. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25. Proprietary and non-proprietary books, videos, music and software. Orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15. Special promotions.

FIREBIRD DISTRIBUTING LLC
Eureka, Calif. (707) 444-1434; fax (707) 444-8537; e-mail sales@firebirddistributing.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 9 a.m.­5 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Genre fiction; nonfiction titles on music, cinema and erotica; also CDs. Orders shipped via UPS Ground, FedEx Ground or USPS. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 13.

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. 23. Cookbooks, gardening and regional titles, souvenir sidelines. Orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS, FedEx Ground 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., 12­5 p.m. Foreign-language titles. Orders shipped same day UPS.

GARDNER'S BOOK SERVICE
Ph nix, Ariz. (800) 851-6001, (602) 863-6000; fax (602) 863-2400; e-mail gbsbooks@gbsbooks.com; Web site www.gbsbooks.com. Open Mon.­Thurs., 9 a.m.­6 p.m. MST; Fri. and Sat., 9 a.m.­5 p.m. MST. Adult and children's literature; also teacher-resource materials. In-stock titles shipped within 24 hours via UPS, FedEx Ground and USPS; for Christmas delivery, allow for method of shipment. Special discounts offered to schools, educators, organizations and government agencies.

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. 22­Dec. 26, Jan. 1. Regional and local-interest titles, including travel, recreation, nature and outdoor; also books on the Old West and Native American cultures, crystal healing, gems and minerals, jewelry and bead crafts. Orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS or FedEx Ground Collect; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15. Minimum five books assorted for 40%; minimum 25 books for 42%; free freight (U.S.) for prepaid or COD orders.

HERVEY'S BOOKLINK &
COOKBOOK WAREHOUSE
Dallas, Tex. and Suwanee, Ga. Dallas (800) 413-3300, fax (214) 221-2715; Suwanee (800) 286-0545, fax (770) 614-9228; e-mail herveybook@aol.com; Web site www.herveys.com. Open Mon.­Fri., Dallas: 9 a.m.­5 p.m. CST; Suwanee: 9 a.m.­5 p.m. EST. 24-hour answering service. More than 2,000 cookbook titles plus books from regional, small-press and nonprofit publishers. Orders received by 4 p.m. shipped same day.

HISPANIC BOOKS DISTRIBUTORS
Tucson, Ariz. (520) 293-9559, (520) 293-2976; fax (520) 407-0744; e-mail hbdusa@azstarnet.com, hbdus@cs.com; Web site www.hispanicbooks.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­5 p.m.; Sat. by appointment. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Bilingual, Spanish-language and select English-language books for all ages. Orders shipped via UPS; for Christmas delivery, order five days prior to holiday.

HOMESTEAD BOOK CO.
Seattle, Wash. Orders (800) 426-6777; office (206) 782-4532; fax (206) 784-9328; e-mail davet@homesteadbook.com; Web site www.homesteadbook.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8:30 a.m.­5:30 p.m. PST. Closed UPS holidays. Alternative, counterculture and small-press books and calendars. Orders received by noon shipped same day.

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. 22, Dec. 29), 9 a.m.­2 p.m. EST. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. French and Spanish- 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 500 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 upon request. When ordering, notify customer service of rush status or special requirements.

INGRAM BOOK CO.
La Vergne, Tenn. Telephone sales (800) 937-8000; electronic orders (800) 234-6737; CECIL (800) 937-0995; fax orders (800) 876-0186; Web site www.ingrambookgroup.com; ipage ordering 24 hours, every day; customer systems tech support (800) 937-7978, (615) 213-5005; customer service (800) 937-8200.Telephone sales and electronic-ordering support holiday hours: Mon.­Fri. (Oct. 2­Dec. 22), 7 a.m.­7 p.m. CST; Sat., 9 a.m.­5 p.m.; Sun., 12 p.m.­5 p.m.; Sat. (Dec. 23), 9 a.m.­12 p.m. Customer service holiday hours: Mon.­Fri. (Oct. 2­Dec. 22), 7 a.m.­7 p.m. CST; Sat. (Dec. 23), 9 a.m.­12 p.m. Standard hours resume Dec. 26. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, Jan. 1. More than 500,000 titles, including audiobooks and calendars. Standard cut-off times apply; ordering timetables subject to carriers' holiday shipping schedules.

INGRAM INTERNATIONAL
La Vergne, Tenn. Ordering support (615) 793-5000, ext. 27501 (outside U.S. or Canada); electronic orders (615) 793-5000, ext. 27528; fax orders (615) 213-5720; e-mail ii.orders@ingrambook.com; customer service (615) 793-5000, ext. 32622; customer service fax (615) 213-5140; Canadian customers (800) 289-0687; Canadian fax (877) 663-5367; ipage orders 24 hours, everyday; customer service (800) 289-0687. Ordering support holiday hours: Mon.­Fri. (Oct. 2­Dec. 22), 7 a.m.­7 p.m. CST; Sat., 9 a.m.­5 p.m.; Sun., 12 p.m.­5 p.m.; Sat. (Dec. 23), 9 a.m.­12 p.m. Customer service holiday hours: Mon.­Fri. (Oct. 2­Dec. 22), 7 a.m.­7 p.m. CST; Sat. (Dec. 23), 9 a.m.­12 p.m. Standard hours resume Dec. 26. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, Jan. 1. More than 500,000 titles. Various delivery programs available; ordering timetable subject to carriers' holiday shipping schedules.

INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES
La Vergne, Tenn. Telephone sales (800) 937-5300; CECIL (800) 937-5300; fax (800) 677-5116; e-mail ils.order@ingrambook.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­5 p.m. CST. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, Jan. 1. More than 500,000 titles available. Orders shipped via UPS.

INGRAM PERIODICALS
La Vergne, Tenn. Customer service (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. 23, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, Jan. 1. More than 3,000 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. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 5,000 magazine titles. Orders shipped various methods; for holiday timetable, call for details.

INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIZED
BOOK SERVICES (ISBS)
Portland, Ore. (800) 944-6190, (503) 287-3093; 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. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 26, Jan. 1. Distributor for more than 60 international English-language publishers. Orders shipped within the continental U.S. via UPS; orders shipped to Canada, Alaska and Hawaii via USPS. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 11; later orders may incur additional charges for Christmas delivery.

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. 23­Jan.2. 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. 20.

KINOKUNIYA BOOKSTORES OF
AMERICA CO. LTD.
San Francisco and New York City. San Francisco (415) 567-7625, fax (415) 567-4109, e-mail us@kinokuniya.com; N.Y.C. (212) 765-7766, fax (212) 541-9335, e-mail kinokuniya@kinokuniya.com. Open seven days a week; San Francisco: 10:30 a.m.­8 p.m.; N.Y.C.: 10 a.m.­7:30 p.m. Books, magazines, music CDs, stationery and multimedia products imported from Japan. For in-stock items, orders shipped same day via UPS.

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. 13­Dec. 22): Mon.­Fri., 7:30 a.m.­7 p.m. EST. Holiday weekend hours (Nov. 4­Dec. 17): Sat., 9 a.m.­4 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.­3 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 100,000 general-interest, computer, children's, regional-interest, gay/lesbian, alternative- and independent-press titles; also magazines and audio books. Orders received by 3 p.m. EST shipped same day via UPS, FedEx and K n truck; call for service-delivery availability. Will ship until Dec. 22; allow for method of shipment.

K N PACIFIC DISTRIBUTORS
Tukwila, Wash. Toll-free sales phone (800) 995-4840; sales fax (800) 873-8654; electronic orders (800) 738-7473; e-mail orders@k npacific.com; Web site www.k npacific.com. Extended daily hours (Nov. 13­Dec. 22): Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­6 p.m. PST. Holiday weekend hours (Nov. 4­Dec. 17): Sat., 8 a.m.­6 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.­1 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 30,000 titles. Orders received by 2 p.m. PST shipped same day via UPS and FedEx. Will ship up to Dec. 22; 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. 22), 9 a.m.­12 p.m. Closed Nov. 23­Nov. 26, Dec. 29­Jan.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, FedEx Ground, 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. 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. 23, Nov. 24. 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. EST. Spanish-language books, videos, audios, CD-ROMs and various sidelines for library, education and bookstore markets. Special orders for textbooks, technical books and maps. No credit cards accepted.

LPC GROUP
Chicago, Ill. (800) 626-4330; fax (800) 334-3892; e-mail orders@lpcgroup.com; Web site www.lpcgroup.com; EDI and Web site ordering available. Open Mon.­Fri., 8:30 a.m.­5 p.m. CST. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24. Business, politics, pop culture, gay and lesbian, self-help, fiction titles and graphic novels from more than 85 independent presses. Most orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS Ground or customer-preferred method. For Christmas delivery, orders must be received by Dec. 18.

J.A. MAJORS CO.
Dallas, Tex. (800) 633-1851, (972) 353-1100; fax (972) 353-1300; e-mail customerservice@majors.com; Web site www.majors.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 7 a.m.­6 p.m. CST. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 26. Health-science books and software titles. Orders received by 10 a.m. CST shipped same day; all orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS, FedEx Air, FedEx Ground and other carriers. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 18. Standard 20% wholesale discount for health-science titles; short-discount titles also available.

MASTER COMMUNICATIONS
Cincinnati, Ohio. (800) 765-5885, (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. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. 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, FedEx Ground or customer preferred method; express options available. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 14.

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 WHOLESALERS & DISTRIBUTORS
Osceola, Wis. (800) 458-0454; fax (715) 294-4448; e-mail trade@motorbooks.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­4:30 p.m. CST. Closed Nov. 23. More than 2,500 titles on transportation and military history, including gift books and how-to guides. Orders shipped within 24 hours of receipt via customer preferred method; "rush" options available. For Christmas delivery, allow for method of shipment.

MULTICULTURAL DISTRIBUTING CENTER
El Monte, Calif. Orders (800) 537-4357, LEP-HELP; office (626) 575-3338; fax (626) 527-9500; e-mail mdc@mdcbooks.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8:30 a.m.­5 p.m. PST. Closed holidays. Multicultural, multilingual educational materials, including ESL/ELD books, audios, videos and CDs, VCD/DVDs, CD-ROMs. Orders shipped within seven days via UPS Ground; for Christmas delivery, orders must be received by Dec. 15.

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. Subsidiary of the National Association of College Stores. Open Mon.­Thurs., 8 a.m.­7 p.m. EST; Fri., 8 a.m.­6 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Academic and general-trade titles. Orders received by 4 p.m. EST shipped same day; rush orders shipped same day until 5 p.m. EST (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. Open Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­6 p.m. EST. General-interest trade books and audios from more than 75 leading U.S. and overseas publishers. Orders shipped via FedEx Ground unless otherwise specified. Backlist orders of 25 or more placed through sales rep before Dec. 1 will receive 50% discount.

NEW LEAF DISTRIBUTING CO.
Lithia Springs, Ga. Orders (800) 326-2665; office (770) 948-7845; fax (800) 326-1066, (770) 944-2313; Web site www.newleaf-dist.com. Open Mon.­Thurs., 9 a.m.­6 p.m. EST; Fri., 11 a.m.­5 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 22, Dec. 25, Dec. 29, Jan. 1. International wholesaler of more than 40,000 metaphysical and holistic health titles, including calendars, periodicals, music, spoken audio and video, sideline items. Phone orders received by noon shipped same day; written and fax orders shipped next business day after receipt; all orders shipped UPS or FedEx Ground. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 14.

PARTNERS BOOK DISTRIBUTING
Holt, Mich. Orders (800) 336-3137; office (517) 694-3205; fax orders (517) 694-3205; electronic orders (800) 336-0338. Open Mon.­Fri. (starting Nov. 27), 8 a.m.­7 p.m.; Sat. (Dec. 2­Dec. 16), 10 a.m.­4 p.m. Electronic orders 24 hours/seven days. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Extensive stovk of front- and backlist titles in major categories and seasonal bestsellers. Orders received by 3 p.m. (2 p.m. on Mon.) shipped same day; orders received after 3 p.m. most likely shipped same day or shipped following day; weekend orders shipped on Mon. 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; e-mail ggenee@partnersbook.com. Regular hours: Mon.­Fri., 7:30 a.m.­5:30 p.m. PST; electronic orders accepted 24 hours. Holiday hours (starting Nov. 21): Mon.­Fri., 7:30 a.m.­6 p.m. PST; Sat., 8 a.m.­2 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 35,000 titles, 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 Mon. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 21 (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 available.

PUBLISHER RESOURCES INC. (PRI)
La Vergne, Tenn. (800) 937-5557, (615) 793-5090; fax (800) PRIORDE, (800) 774-6733, (615) 793-3915. Open Mon.­Fri., 7 a.m.­6 p.m. CST; Fri. (Dec. 22, Dec. 29), 7 a.m.­5 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, Jan. 1. Titles from American Enterprise Institute, Coriolis Publishing Group, DK Publishing, Lickle Publishing, Wrox Press. Orders shipped via UPS, FedEx Ground and FedEx; rush shipments may be requested if received prior to 10:30 a.m. CST. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 11; ground service available. Special holiday terms and promotions may be available through distributed publishers; contact 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. PST. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 26. Exclusive distributor of more than 150 independent publishers.

RITTENHOUSE BOOK DISTRIBUTORS
King of Prussia, Pa. (800) 345-6425, (610) 277-1414; fax (800) 223-7488, (610) 277-0390; EDI (800) 358-9318; on-line 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. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Health-sciences textbooks, reference books and related electronic products. Orders received by 2 p.m. EST shipped same day via UPS or FedEx Ground; other FedEx services 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. 22, Dec. 29), 8:30 a.m.­1 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Titles from independent trade-book publishers. Orders shipped within one to two days via UPS, FedEx Ground and USPS; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 8.

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. (Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16), 12­5 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 60,000 titles of imported adult and children's books. Orders shipped within three business days via UPS; overnight and second-day shipping available. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15. Shipping dates for back-ordered titles depend on country of origin. Special orders are encouraged, but holiday arrival of any imported title cannot be guaranteed.

SEVEN HILLS BOOK DISTRIBUTORS
Cincinnati, Ohio. (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. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. 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); FedEx Ground Collect and USPS available. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15.

SHEN'S BOOKS
Auburn, Calif. Orders (800) 456-6660; customer service (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. PST. Children's literature from around the world. Orders shipped within 24 hours via USPS or FedEx Ground. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15.

SMALL PRESS DISTRIBUTION (SPD)
Berkeley, Calif. Orders (800) 869-7553; office (510) 524-1668; fax (510) 524-0852; e-mail orders@spdbooks.org; Web site www.spdbooks.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 9 a.m.­5 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25­Dec. 29. Innovative fiction, p try and cultural writing from more than 500 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. (800) 766-3254, (305) 624-4545; fax (305) 621-0425; electronic orders (800) 327-7556; e-mail sales@southernbooks.com. Holiday hours: Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­6 p.m.; Fri. (Nov. 24), 8 a.m.­12 p.m.; Sat. (in Dec.), 9 a.m.­1 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 50,000 titles available.

SPRING ARBOR DISTRIBUTORS
La Vergne, Tenn. Telephone orders (800) 395-5599; electronic orders (800) 234-6737; CASIE (800) 395-0990; fax orders (800) 395-2682; ipage orders 24 hours, every day. Telephone sales and electronic ordering support holiday hours: Mon.­Fri.(Oct. 2­Dec. 22), 7 a.m.­7 p.m. CST; Sat., 9 a.m.­5 p.m.; Sun., 12 p.m.­5 p.m.; Sat. (Dec. 23), 9 a.m.­12 p.m. Customer service holiday hours: Mon.­Fri. (Oct. 2­Dec. 22), 7 a.m.­7 p.m. CST; Sat. (Dec. 23), 9 a.m.­12 p.m. Standard hours resume Dec. 26. Closed Nov. 23, 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 BOOKS & MAPS
El Cajon, Calif. Orders (800) 626-6579; office (619) 258-4911; fax (619) 258-4916; e-mail sunbeltpub@prodigy.net. Open Mon.­Fri., 7:30 a.m.­4:30 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. U.S. Western regional, travel, outdoor and adventure books and maps; more than 2,000 calendar titles. Orders shipped within 48 hours via UPS, FedEx Ground and major freight carriers; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15.

TRAFALGAR SQUARE PUBLISHING
North Pomfret, Vt. (800) 423-4525; fax (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. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25. Books from 35 distributed publishers and own imprint. Orders shipped within 24 hours upon receipt. For Christmas delivery via UPS and FedEx Ground, order by Dec. 8; orders received after Dec. 8 will be shipped via UPS one, two- or three-day to ensure delivery before Christmas; last orders accepted on Dec. 21, 12 p.m. EST.

WASHINGTON BOOK DISTRIBUTORS
Alexandria, Va. (800) 699-9113, (703) 212-9113; fax (703) 212-9114; e-mail washbook@juno.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 9 a.m.­5 p.m. EST. Voice mail, fax and e-mail orders accepted any time. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Jan.1. Wholesaler of nonfiction, reference and children's books, regional maps and small regional presses. Orders (in-stock items) received by 2 p.m. EST shipped same day via UPS and FedEx Ground; warehouse open for browsing and customer pick-up service. For Christmas delivery (on the East Coast), order by Dec. 18; otherwise allow for method of shipment. Credit cards accepted.

SAMUEL WEISER
 York Beach, Maine. (800) 423-7087, ext. 4; in Maine (207) 363-4393; fax (207) 363-5799; e-mail email@weiserbooks.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 9 a.m.­5 p.m. EST; Fri. (Dec. 22), 9 a.m.­5 p.m. EST. Closed Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 3000 book, calendars and related sideline titles with focus on the spiritual life, including esoteric, alternative health, self help and astrology from more than 200 publishers. Orders received before 3 p.m. EST shipped via UPS or FedEx Ground; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 14. Invoices paid within 30 days deduct shipping charges.

WIDE WORLD OF MAPS WHOLESALE
(FORMERLY MANY FEATHERS BOOKS & MAPS)
Ph nix, Ariz. (800) 279-7652, local (602) 279-1043; fax (800) 279-7653, (602) 279-2350; e-mail maps@maps4u.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­4 p.m. MST. Warehouse open for browsing or "Cash 'n' Carry." Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25. Maps and sidelines from international and national publishers. Most orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS, FedEx Ground and other carriers.

WORDS DISTRIBUTING CO.
Oakland, Calif. Orders (800) 593-9673; office (510) 553-9673; customer service (800) 999-4650; fax (800) 632-1281; e-mail words@wordsdistributing.com; Web site www.wordsdistributing.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­5 p.m. PST.; Fri. (Dec. 22), 8 a.m.­12 p.m.; fax and electronic orders 24 hours/seven days. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Distributor of more than 750 book, audio/ video cassette and sideline titles from 27 independent publishers. Orders by noon shipped same day via UPS.

Staff

2000 Holiday Guide To Wholesalers and Distributors

Booksellers' essential guide to ordering, shipping and special hours during the upcoming holiday season

ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES
San Diego, Calif. (800) 695-3580, (858) 457-2500; fax (858) 452-2237. Open Mon.­Fri., 7:30 a.m.­5:15 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 23. Select hardcovers, mass market paperbacks and promotional books. Orders shipped within 24 hours; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15.

ALASKA BOOK DISTRIBUTORS
Anchorage, Alaska. (907) 274-8633; 24-hour fax (907) 276-6858; e-mail sales@toddcom.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­5 p.m. AST. Closed Nov. 23. Alaska-related books, calendars, maps, note cards, postcards, prints, posters, audios, videos and CDs. Orders shipped within 24 hours via USPS. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 5; later orders shipped via priority mail.

ALPENBOOKS
Mukilteo, Wash. (800) 290-8587; fax (800) 290-4257, (425) 290-9461; e-mail cserve@alpenbooks.com; Web site www.alpenbooks.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­5 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 23. Outdoor adventure and recreation books, maps and videos. Orders received by noon shipped same day; 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. PST. Nonfiction, recreational and historical titles related to California. Orders received by 1 p.m. PST shipped same day; orders received after 1 p.m. PST shipped following day via UPS Ground or customer-preferred method. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 20.

ANDREWS MCMEEL DIST. SERVICES
Kansas City, Mo. (800) 826-4216; fax (800) 437-8683. Open Mon.­Fri., 7 a.m.­3:30 p.m. CST. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25. Book, calendar and sideline titles from a wide range of publisher clients, including Abdo, Abrams Essential Series, Beehive Books, Millennium Publishing, Signatures Networks, Tallfellow Press, Troll, Universe Publishing Calendars, Welcome Books, Woodford Publishing. Orders shipped seven days a week via UPS and FedEx Ground. Holiday promotion: 60% off all mugs from creative lines. Offer is good on orders shipped by Dec. 31. Receive a free TRNO1spinner with order of 48 mugs.

ASSOCIATED PUBLISHERS GROUP (APG)
Nashville, Tenn. (800) 327-5113, (615) 254-2450; fax (800) 510-3650; e-mail apgbooks@aol.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­5 p.m. CST. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 26, Jan. 1, Jan. 2. Front- and backlist book titles. Orders shipped within 24 hours; for Christmas delivery, allow for method of shipment. Christmas Special: 48% off list; refer to promotion #PWM200048 .

Azuregreen DISTRIBUTION
Middlefield, Mass. (800) 326-0804, (413) 623-2155; fax (413) 623-2156; e-mail abyssdist@aol.com; Web site www.azuregreen.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.­4 p.m. EST; orders to voice mail or e-mail any time. Books, music and sidelines for magical specialty market. Orders shipped within 48 hours via UPS; other UPS priority methods on request.

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; e-mail btinfo@btol.com; Web site www.btol.com. Phone ordering hours: Mon.­Fri. (Nov. 13­Dec. 20), 8 a.m.­8 p.m. EST; Sat. and Sun. (Nov. 4­Dec. 2), 12­6 p.m. EST; Sat. and Sun.(Dec. 9, Dec. 17), 12­8 p.m. EST. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25. Adult and children's books, spoken-word audios, videos, music CDs and cassettes, calendars. Orders placed on Nov. 24 shipped Nov. 27; orders received by Dec. 22 shipped same day. Standard methods of shipment apply during the holidays.

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. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 100,000 titles. Free freight for all November orders. 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. and Florida, Dec. 22 for customer pick-ups; elsewhere allow for method of shipment. Mastercard and Visa accepted.

BOOKAZINE CO.
Bayonne, N.J. (800) 221-8112, (201) 339-7777; customer service (800) 828-2432; fax (201) 339-7778; e-mail inquire@bookazine.com; Web site www.bookazine.com. Holiday hours: Mon.­Fri.(Nov. 1­Dec. 22), 8:30 a.m.­7:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.­4 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.­3 p.m. Electronic and electronic Web orders 24 hours/seven days. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. 100,000 book, calendar and audio titles in stock. Orders received by 11 a.m. Mon.­Fri. shipped same day; local (Manhattan) orders received by 1 p.m. shipped same day; orders received between 12:01 a.m. Sat. and 6 p.m. Sun. receive priority shipping Monday morning and earn an additional 1% discount. For local customers, same-day delivery available through Dec. 23; Saturday delivery available Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 23 for orders received by 10:30 a.m.; 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. 4­Dec. 24).

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.11.

BOOKLINES HAWAII LTD.
Waipahu, Hawaii. Toll-free orders (877) 828-4852; office (808) 676-0116; fax (808) 676-0634; e-mail claudiac@booklines.com; Web site www.booklineshawaii.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8:30 a.m.­4:30 p.m. HST. Closed Nov. 23. More than 1,400 book, video, music and sideline titles to Hawaii. Orders shipped within 48 hours of receipt; for Christmas delivery (outside of Hawaii), order by Dec. 15.

THE BOOKMEN
Minneapolis, Minn. (800) 328-8411, (612) 359-5757; fax (800) 266-5636 (BOOKMEN), (612) 341-2903. Holiday hours: Mon.­Fri. (Nov. 27­Dec. 21), 8 a.m.­5:30 p.m., phones open until 6 p.m.; Fri. (Dec. 22), 8 a.m.­4:30 p.m.; Sat.(Dec. 2­Dec. 23), 8:30 a.m.­12 p.m.; Sat. (Dec. 23), telephone orders and pick-up only. Electronic orders 24 hours/seven days. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Dec. 31. More than 50,000 titles. Orders received by noon shipped same day.

BOOKPEOPLE
Oakland, Calif. Orders (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; Fri. (Dec. 22), 8 a.m.­12 p.m. PST. Fax and electronic orders 24 hours/seven days. Warehouse open for customer pulling Mon.­Fri., 9 a.m.­3 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Jan 1. More than 35,000 book, audio/video cassette and calendar titles from over 3,500 independent and trade publishers. Orders received by noon shipped same day via UPS. Orders received before noon Dec. 15 and before 2 p.m. Dec. 21 qualify for special next day delivery service. Orders of 50 units or more (shipped) receive free freight for the month of November (in Ariz., Calif., Colo., Ind., Mont., Nebr., N.Mex., Ore., Tex., Wash., Wyo.).

BOOKS NIPPAN
Carson, Calif. Orders (800) 562-1410; office (310) 604-9701; fax (310) 604-1134; e-mail design@nippan.com; Web site www.booksnippan.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 9 a.m.­6 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25. Imported books on manga, anime, graphic design, architecture, art and related subjects; Japanese-language books and magazines; J-Pop books, videos, CDs, LDs, DVDs and related merchandise. Orders shipped via UPS or FedEx Ground within 72 hours.

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. 7­Dec.16), 9 a.m.­1 p.m. CST. Electronic orders 24 hours/seven days. Closed Nov. 23. More than 50,000 front- and backlist titles. Orders received by 2 p.m. CST shipped same day. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 18 for two-day service; order by Dec. 19 for one-day service. Special one-day delivery service to Chicago area. All EDI orders receive flat 42%.

BOOK WAREHOUSE (DBA SOUTHERN BOOK SERVICE)
Hialeah, Fla. (800) 766-3254, (305) 624-4545; fax (305) 621-0425; electronic orders (800) 327-7556. Holiday hours: Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­6 p.m.; Fri. (Nov. 24), 8 a.m.­12 p.m.; Sat. (in Dec.), 9 a.m.­1 p.m. Electronic orders 24 hours/seven days. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Broad selection of front- and backlist titles, including children's. Orders received by 2 p.m. shipped same day via UPS; for local deliveries, orders must be over 100 books.

CONSORTIUM BOOK SALES
& DISTRIBUTION
St. Paul, Minn. (800) 283-3572, (651) 221-9035; fax (651) 221-0124; PUBNET #2006049; Web site www.cbsd.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 9 a.m.­5 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 22­Dec. 26, Dec. 29. Titles from independent publishers. Orders shipped via UPS or FedEx Ground; for Christmas delivery, orders received by noon Dec. 15 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 trade computer books. Orders received by 4 p.m. EST shipped same day via UPS Ground (in-stock items available through Dec. 23). Extra 2% for December orders for domestic customers (U.S., Canada).

D.A.P./DISTRIBUTED ART PUBLISHERS
New York, N.Y. Customer service and orders (800) 338-2665; fax (877) 227-6564; e-mail dap@dapinc.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 9 a.m.­5 p.m. EST. Books on art, photography, architecture, literature and criticism. Orders shipped within three business days via UPS unless otherwise requested.

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. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25. Spiritual, New Age, metaphysical and self-help books, audios, videos, music, sidelines. Orders received by noon PST shipped same day via UPS, FedEx Ground 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) 308-2800; fax (410) 560-7148, outside U.S. and Canada (410) 560-1860; e-mail newaccounts@diamondcomics.com and reorders@diamondcomics.com; electronic order upload retailer.diamondcomics.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 9 a.m.­8 p.m. EST. 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 4,500 products from the Star System backlist service. Orders received by noon CST shipped same day via UPS; distribution center customer pick-up service available (no shipping charge). For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 19.

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. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Foreign-language titles (French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish), including literature, dictionaries and children's books; Asterix series, IDG Visual Computer series (Spanish) and Assimil language learning methods. Orders shipped via UPS, FedEx Ground and USPS; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15.

THE DISTRIBUTORS
South Bend, Ind. Orders (800) 348-5200; customer service (219) 232-8500; fax (312) 577-0440; electronic orders (219) 232-8500, ext. 36; e-mail orders marc@thedistributors.com. Holiday hours: Mon.­Fri. (Nov. 20­Jan. 5), 8 a.m.­8 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 8 a.m.­8 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 20,000 front- and backlist titles, including bestsellers, calendars and gift books. Orders received by 2 p.m. shipped same day via UPS or FedEx Ground. For Christmas delivery, local customers should order by Dec. 22; elsewhere allow for method of shipment.

DOVER PUBLICATIONS
Mineola, N.Y. (800) 223-3130; office (516) 294-7000; sales fax (516) 742-5049. Open Mon.­Fri., 8:45 a.m.­5 p.m. EST. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Dec. 26. Stationery and sidelines, children's books, CD-ROMs and book sets, craft and hobby titles, and literature. Orders shipped via UPS; for Christmas delivery, allow for method of shipment. 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 (888) 772-5888, (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. PST; Sun., 11 a.m.­6 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 23, 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.

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. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25. Proprietary and non-proprietary books, videos, music and software. Orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15. Special promotions.

FIREBIRD DISTRIBUTING LLC
Eureka, Calif. (707) 444-1434; fax (707) 444-8537; e-mail sales@firebirddistributing.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 9 a.m.­5 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Genre fiction; nonfiction titles on music, cinema and erotica; also CDs. Orders shipped via UPS Ground, FedEx Ground or USPS. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 13.

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. 23. Cookbooks, gardening and regional titles, souvenir sidelines. Orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS, FedEx Ground 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., 12­5 p.m. Foreign-language titles. Orders shipped same day UPS.

GARDNER'S BOOK SERVICE
Ph nix, Ariz. (800) 851-6001, (602) 863-6000; fax (602) 863-2400; e-mail gbsbooks@gbsbooks.com; Web site www.gbsbooks.com. Open Mon.­Thurs., 9 a.m.­6 p.m. MST; Fri. and Sat., 9 a.m.­5 p.m. MST. Adult and children's literature; also teacher-resource materials. In-stock titles shipped within 24 hours via UPS, FedEx Ground and USPS; for Christmas delivery, allow for method of shipment. Special discounts offered to schools, educators, organizations and government agencies.

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. 22­Dec. 26, Jan. 1. Regional and local-interest titles, including travel, recreation, nature and outdoor; also books on the Old West and Native American cultures, crystal healing, gems and minerals, jewelry and bead crafts. Orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS or FedEx Ground Collect; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15. Minimum five books assorted for 40%; minimum 25 books for 42%; free freight (U.S.) for prepaid or COD orders.

HERVEY'S BOOKLINK &
COOKBOOK WAREHOUSE
Dallas, Tex. and Suwanee, Ga. Dallas (800) 413-3300, fax (214) 221-2715; Suwanee (800) 286-0545, fax (770) 614-9228; e-mail herveybook@aol.com; Web site www.herveys.com. Open Mon.­Fri., Dallas: 9 a.m.­5 p.m. CST; Suwanee: 9 a.m.­5 p.m. EST. 24-hour answering service. More than 2,000 cookbook titles plus books from regional, small-press and nonprofit publishers. Orders received by 4 p.m. shipped same day.

HISPANIC BOOKS DISTRIBUTORS
Tucson, Ariz. (520) 293-9559, (520) 293-2976; fax (520) 407-0744; e-mail hbdusa@azstarnet.com, hbdus@cs.com; Web site www.hispanicbooks.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­5 p.m.; Sat. by appointment. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Bilingual, Spanish-language and select English-language books for all ages. Orders shipped via UPS; for Christmas delivery, order five days prior to holiday.

HOMESTEAD BOOK CO.
Seattle, Wash. Orders (800) 426-6777; office (206) 782-4532; fax (206) 784-9328; e-mail davet@homesteadbook.com; Web site www.homesteadbook.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8:30 a.m.­5:30 p.m. PST. Closed UPS holidays. Alternative, counterculture and small-press books and calendars. Orders received by noon shipped same day.

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. 22, Dec. 29), 9 a.m.­2 p.m. EST. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. French and Spanish- 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 500 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 upon request. When ordering, notify customer service of rush status or special requirements.

INGRAM BOOK CO.
La Vergne, Tenn. Telephone sales (800) 937-8000; electronic orders (800) 234-6737; CECIL (800) 937-0995; fax orders (800) 876-0186; Web site www.ingrambookgroup.com; ipage ordering 24 hours, every day; customer systems tech support (800) 937-7978, (615) 213-5005; customer service (800) 937-8200.Telephone sales and electronic-ordering support holiday hours: Mon.­Fri. (Oct. 2­Dec. 22), 7 a.m.­7 p.m. CST; Sat., 9 a.m.­5 p.m.; Sun., 12 p.m.­5 p.m.; Sat. (Dec. 23), 9 a.m.­12 p.m. Customer service holiday hours: Mon.­Fri. (Oct. 2­Dec. 22), 7 a.m.­7 p.m. CST; Sat. (Dec. 23), 9 a.m.­12 p.m. Standard hours resume Dec. 26. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, Jan. 1. More than 500,000 titles, including audiobooks and calendars. Standard cut-off times apply; ordering timetables subject to carriers' holiday shipping schedules.

INGRAM INTERNATIONAL
La Vergne, Tenn. Ordering support (615) 793-5000, ext. 27501 (outside U.S. or Canada); electronic orders (615) 793-5000, ext. 27528; fax orders (615) 213-5720; e-mail ii.orders@ingrambook.com; customer service (615) 793-5000, ext. 32622; customer service fax (615) 213-5140; Canadian customers (800) 289-0687; Canadian fax (877) 663-5367; ipage orders 24 hours, everyday; customer service (800) 289-0687. Ordering support holiday hours: Mon.­Fri. (Oct. 2­Dec. 22), 7 a.m.­7 p.m. CST; Sat., 9 a.m.­5 p.m.; Sun., 12 p.m.­5 p.m.; Sat. (Dec. 23), 9 a.m.­12 p.m. Customer service holiday hours: Mon.­Fri. (Oct. 2­Dec. 22), 7 a.m.­7 p.m. CST; Sat. (Dec. 23), 9 a.m.­12 p.m. Standard hours resume Dec. 26. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, Jan. 1. More than 500,000 titles. Various delivery programs available; ordering timetable subject to carriers' holiday shipping schedules.

INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES
La Vergne, Tenn. Telephone sales (800) 937-5300; CECIL (800) 937-5300; fax (800) 677-5116; e-mail ils.order@ingrambook.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­5 p.m. CST. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, Jan. 1. More than 500,000 titles available. Orders shipped via UPS.

INGRAM PERIODICALS
La Vergne, Tenn. Customer service (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. 23, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, Jan. 1. More than 3,000 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. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 5,000 magazine titles. Orders shipped various methods; for holiday timetable, call for details.

INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIZED
BOOK SERVICES (ISBS)
Portland, Ore. (800) 944-6190, (503) 287-3093; 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. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 26, Jan. 1. Distributor for more than 60 international English-language publishers. Orders shipped within the continental U.S. via UPS; orders shipped to Canada, Alaska and Hawaii via USPS. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 11; later orders may incur additional charges for Christmas delivery.

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. 23­Jan.2. 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. 20.

KINOKUNIYA BOOKSTORES OF
AMERICA CO. LTD.
San Francisco and New York City. San Francisco (415) 567-7625, fax (415) 567-4109, e-mail us@kinokuniya.com; N.Y.C. (212) 765-7766, fax (212) 541-9335, e-mail kinokuniya@kinokuniya.com. Open seven days a week; San Francisco: 10:30 a.m.­8 p.m.; N.Y.C.: 10 a.m.­7:30 p.m. Books, magazines, music CDs, stationery and multimedia products imported from Japan. For in-stock items, orders shipped same day via UPS.

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. 13­Dec. 22): Mon.­Fri., 7:30 a.m.­7 p.m. EST. Holiday weekend hours (Nov. 4­Dec. 17): Sat., 9 a.m.­4 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.­3 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 100,000 general-interest, computer, children's, regional-interest, gay/lesbian, alternative- and independent-press titles; also magazines and audio books. Orders received by 3 p.m. EST shipped same day via UPS, FedEx and K n truck; call for service-delivery availability. Will ship until Dec. 22; allow for method of shipment.

K N PACIFIC DISTRIBUTORS
Tukwila, Wash. Toll-free sales phone (800) 995-4840; sales fax (800) 873-8654; electronic orders (800) 738-7473; e-mail orders@k npacific.com; Web site www.k npacific.com. Extended daily hours (Nov. 13­Dec. 22): Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­6 p.m. PST. Holiday weekend hours (Nov. 4­Dec. 17): Sat., 8 a.m.­6 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.­1 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 30,000 titles. Orders received by 2 p.m. PST shipped same day via UPS and FedEx. Will ship up to Dec. 22; 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. 22), 9 a.m.­12 p.m. Closed Nov. 23­Nov. 26, Dec. 29­Jan.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, FedEx Ground, 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. 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. 23, Nov. 24. 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. EST. Spanish-language books, videos, audios, CD-ROMs and various sidelines for library, education and bookstore markets. Special orders for textbooks, technical books and maps. No credit cards accepted.

LPC GROUP
Chicago, Ill. (800) 626-4330; fax (800) 334-3892; e-mail orders@lpcgroup.com; Web site www.lpcgroup.com; EDI and Web site ordering available. Open Mon.­Fri., 8:30 a.m.­5 p.m. CST. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24. Business, politics, pop culture, gay and lesbian, self-help, fiction titles and graphic novels from more than 85 independent presses. Most orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS Ground or customer-preferred method. For Christmas delivery, orders must be received by Dec. 18.

J.A. MAJORS CO.
Dallas, Tex. (800) 633-1851, (972) 353-1100; fax (972) 353-1300; e-mail customerservice@majors.com; Web site www.majors.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 7 a.m.­6 p.m. CST. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 26. Health-science books and software titles. Orders received by 10 a.m. CST shipped same day; all orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS, FedEx Air, FedEx Ground and other carriers. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 18. Standard 20% wholesale discount for health-science titles; short-discount titles also available.

MASTER COMMUNICATIONS
Cincinnati, Ohio. (800) 765-5885, (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. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. 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, FedEx Ground or customer preferred method; express options available. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 14.

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 WHOLESALERS & DISTRIBUTORS
Osceola, Wis. (800) 458-0454; fax (715) 294-4448; e-mail trade@motorbooks.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­4:30 p.m. CST. Closed Nov. 23. More than 2,500 titles on transportation and military history, including gift books and how-to guides. Orders shipped within 24 hours of receipt via customer preferred method; "rush" options available. For Christmas delivery, allow for method of shipment.

MULTICULTURAL DISTRIBUTING CENTER
El Monte, Calif. Orders (800) 537-4357, LEP-HELP; office (626) 575-3338; fax (626) 527-9500; e-mail mdc@mdcbooks.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8:30 a.m.­5 p.m. PST. Closed holidays. Multicultural, multilingual educational materials, including ESL/ELD books, audios, videos and CDs, VCD/DVDs, CD-ROMs. Orders shipped within seven days via UPS Ground; for Christmas delivery, orders must be received by Dec. 15.

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. Subsidiary of the National Association of College Stores. Open Mon.­Thurs., 8 a.m.­7 p.m. EST; Fri., 8 a.m.­6 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Academic and general-trade titles. Orders received by 4 p.m. EST shipped same day; rush orders shipped same day until 5 p.m. EST (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. Open Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­6 p.m. EST. General-interest trade books and audios from more than 75 leading U.S. and overseas publishers. Orders shipped via FedEx Ground unless otherwise specified. Backlist orders of 25 or more placed through sales rep before Dec. 1 will receive 50% discount.

NEW LEAF DISTRIBUTING CO.
Lithia Springs, Ga. Orders (800) 326-2665; office (770) 948-7845; fax (800) 326-1066, (770) 944-2313; Web site www.newleaf-dist.com. Open Mon.­Thurs., 9 a.m.­6 p.m. EST; Fri., 11 a.m.­5 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 22, Dec. 25, Dec. 29, Jan. 1. International wholesaler of more than 40,000 metaphysical and holistic health titles, including calendars, periodicals, music, spoken audio and video, sideline items. Phone orders received by noon shipped same day; written and fax orders shipped next business day after receipt; all orders shipped UPS or FedEx Ground. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 14.

PARTNERS BOOK DISTRIBUTING
Holt, Mich. Orders (800) 336-3137; office (517) 694-3205; fax orders (517) 694-3205; electronic orders (800) 336-0338. Open Mon.­Fri. (starting Nov. 27), 8 a.m.­7 p.m.; Sat. (Dec. 2­Dec. 16), 10 a.m.­4 p.m. Electronic orders 24 hours/seven days. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Extensive stovk of front- and backlist titles in major categories and seasonal bestsellers. Orders received by 3 p.m. (2 p.m. on Mon.) shipped same day; orders received after 3 p.m. most likely shipped same day or shipped following day; weekend orders shipped on Mon. 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; e-mail ggenee@partnersbook.com. Regular hours: Mon.­Fri., 7:30 a.m.­5:30 p.m. PST; electronic orders accepted 24 hours. Holiday hours (starting Nov. 21): Mon.­Fri., 7:30 a.m.­6 p.m. PST; Sat., 8 a.m.­2 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 35,000 titles, 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 Mon. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 21 (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 available.

PUBLISHER RESOURCES INC. (PRI)
La Vergne, Tenn. (800) 937-5557, (615) 793-5090; fax (800) PRIORDE, (800) 774-6733, (615) 793-3915. Open Mon.­Fri., 7 a.m.­6 p.m. CST; Fri. (Dec. 22, Dec. 29), 7 a.m.­5 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, Jan. 1. Titles from American Enterprise Institute, Coriolis Publishing Group, DK Publishing, Lickle Publishing, Wrox Press. Orders shipped via UPS, FedEx Ground and FedEx; rush shipments may be requested if received prior to 10:30 a.m. CST. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 11; ground service available. Special holiday terms and promotions may be available through distributed publishers; contact 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. PST. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 26. Exclusive distributor of more than 150 independent publishers.

RITTENHOUSE BOOK DISTRIBUTORS
King of Prussia, Pa. (800) 345-6425, (610) 277-1414; fax (800) 223-7488, (610) 277-0390; EDI (800) 358-9318; on-line 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. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Health-sciences textbooks, reference books and related electronic products. Orders received by 2 p.m. EST shipped same day via UPS or FedEx Ground; other FedEx services 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. 22, Dec. 29), 8:30 a.m.­1 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Titles from independent trade-book publishers. Orders shipped within one to two days via UPS, FedEx Ground and USPS; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 8.

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. (Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16), 12­5 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 60,000 titles of imported adult and children's books. Orders shipped within three business days via UPS; overnight and second-day shipping available. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15. Shipping dates for back-ordered titles depend on country of origin. Special orders are encouraged, but holiday arrival of any imported title cannot be guaranteed.

SEVEN HILLS BOOK DISTRIBUTORS
Cincinnati, Ohio. (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. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. 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); FedEx Ground Collect and USPS available. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15.

SHEN'S BOOKS
Auburn, Calif. Orders (800) 456-6660; customer service (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. PST. Children's literature from around the world. Orders shipped within 24 hours via USPS or FedEx Ground. For Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15.

SMALL PRESS DISTRIBUTION (SPD)
Berkeley, Calif. Orders (800) 869-7553; office (510) 524-1668; fax (510) 524-0852; e-mail orders@spdbooks.org; Web site www.spdbooks.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 9 a.m.­5 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25­Dec. 29. Innovative fiction, p try and cultural writing from more than 500 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. (800) 766-3254, (305) 624-4545; fax (305) 621-0425; electronic orders (800) 327-7556; e-mail sales@southernbooks.com. Holiday hours: Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­6 p.m.; Fri. (Nov. 24), 8 a.m.­12 p.m.; Sat. (in Dec.), 9 a.m.­1 p.m. Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 50,000 titles available.

SPRING ARBOR DISTRIBUTORS
La Vergne, Tenn. Telephone orders (800) 395-5599; electronic orders (800) 234-6737; CASIE (800) 395-0990; fax orders (800) 395-2682; ipage orders 24 hours, every day. Telephone sales and electronic ordering support holiday hours: Mon.­Fri.(Oct. 2­Dec. 22), 7 a.m.­7 p.m. CST; Sat., 9 a.m.­5 p.m.; Sun., 12 p.m.­5 p.m.; Sat. (Dec. 23), 9 a.m.­12 p.m. Customer service holiday hours: Mon.­Fri. (Oct. 2­Dec. 22), 7 a.m.­7 p.m. CST; Sat. (Dec. 23), 9 a.m.­12 p.m. Standard hours resume Dec. 26. Closed Nov. 23, 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 BOOKS & MAPS
El Cajon, Calif. Orders (800) 626-6579; office (619) 258-4911; fax (619) 258-4916; e-mail sunbeltpub@prodigy.net. Open Mon.­Fri., 7:30 a.m.­4:30 p.m. PST. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. U.S. Western regional, travel, outdoor and adventure books and maps; more than 2,000 calendar titles. Orders shipped within 48 hours via UPS, FedEx Ground and major freight carriers; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 15.

TRAFALGAR SQUARE PUBLISHING
North Pomfret, Vt. (800) 423-4525; fax (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. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25. Books from 35 distributed publishers and own imprint. Orders shipped within 24 hours upon receipt. For Christmas delivery via UPS and FedEx Ground, order by Dec. 8; orders received after Dec. 8 will be shipped via UPS one, two- or three-day to ensure delivery before Christmas; last orders accepted on Dec. 21, 12 p.m. EST.

WASHINGTON BOOK DISTRIBUTORS
Alexandria, Va. (800) 699-9113, (703) 212-9113; fax (703) 212-9114; e-mail washbook@juno.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 9 a.m.­5 p.m. EST. Voice mail, fax and e-mail orders accepted any time. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Jan.1. Wholesaler of nonfiction, reference and children's books, regional maps and small regional presses. Orders (in-stock items) received by 2 p.m. EST shipped same day via UPS and FedEx Ground; warehouse open for browsing and customer pick-up service. For Christmas delivery (on the East Coast), order by Dec. 18; otherwise allow for method of shipment. Credit cards accepted.

SAMUEL WEISER
 York Beach, Maine. (800) 423-7087, ext. 4; in Maine (207) 363-4393; fax (207) 363-5799; e-mail email@weiserbooks.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 9 a.m.­5 p.m. EST; Fri. (Dec. 22), 9 a.m.­5 p.m. EST. Closed Dec. 25, Jan. 1. More than 3000 book, calendars and related sideline titles with focus on the spiritual life, including esoteric, alternative health, self help and astrology from more than 200 publishers. Orders received before 3 p.m. EST shipped via UPS or FedEx Ground; for Christmas delivery, order by Dec. 14. Invoices paid within 30 days deduct shipping charges.

WIDE WORLD OF MAPS WHOLESALE
(FORMERLY MANY FEATHERS BOOKS & MAPS)
Ph nix, Ariz. (800) 279-7652, local (602) 279-1043; fax (800) 279-7653, (602) 279-2350; e-mail maps@maps4u.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­4 p.m. MST. Warehouse open for browsing or "Cash 'n' Carry." Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25. Maps and sidelines from international and national publishers. Most orders shipped within 24 hours via UPS, FedEx Ground and other carriers.

WORDS DISTRIBUTING CO.
Oakland, Calif. Orders (800) 593-9673; office (510) 553-9673; customer service (800) 999-4650; fax (800) 632-1281; e-mail words@wordsdistributing.com; Web site www.wordsdistributing.com. Open Mon.­Fri., 8 a.m.­5 p.m. PST.; Fri. (Dec. 22), 8 a.m.­12 p.m.; fax and electronic orders 24 hours/seven days. Closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Distributor of more than 750 book, audio/ video cassette and sideline titles from 27 independent publishers. Orders by noon shipped same day via UPS.