ATRIA
Enemies of the Father: A Message from the Heart on Being a Family Man (Nov., $24) by MC Hammer. The Grammy-winning rap artist and Christian spiritual leader shares his life story while addressing key issues of fatherhood. Advertising. 6-city author tour.
BALLANTINE
Quirky Kids: Understanding and Helping Your Child Who Doesn't Fit In—When to Worry and When Not to Worry (Nov., $23.95) by Perri Klass, M.D., and Eileen Costello, M.D., contains counsel from two pediatricians on raising eccentric kids. Advertising. 6-city author tour.
BEACON PRESS
They Don't Like Me: Lessons on Bullying and Teasing from a Preschool Classroom (Sept., $23) by Jane Katch addresses the problem of bullying among children. Advertising.
Teaching the Restless: One School's Remarkable No-Ritalin Approach to Helping Children Learn and Succeed (Jan., $25) by Chris Mercogliano recounts the successes at the Albany Free school in teaching hyperactive children without resorting to psychotropic drugs. Advertising.
CITADEL
The Book of Baby Love: Remembrances on Becoming a Parent from Madonna, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Bill Cosby, Rosie O'Donnell, Celine Dion and More Than 100 Others (Oct., $15.95), edited by Edward Hoffman, celebrates parenthood.
CUMBERLAND HOUSE
Why I Love Grandma: 100 Reasons and ...Grandpa... (both Sept., $14.95 each) by Gregory E. Lang. Each volume contains more than 40 photographs to illustrate why grandmothers and grandfathers are so special.
DELACORTE
A Child Is Born, Fourth Edition (Sept., $35) by Lennart Nilsson and Lars Hamberger. First published in 1966, this updated book charts the journey from fertilization to birth. A Merloyd Lawrence Book. 65,000 first printing. Ad/promo.
M. EVANS
Calming the Fury (Oct., $21.95) by Alison Moll, M.D., teaches parents to raise children capable of dealing with life's trials without expressing inappropriate anger.
HARCOURT
School of Dreams: Making the Grade at a Top American High School (Sept., $25) by Edward Humes documents the world of Whitney High in Cerritos, Calif. 75,000 first printing. Advertising. Author tour.
HOWARD PUBLISHING
The Miracle in a Daddy's Hug (Sept., $12.99) by John Burns extols the virtues of good fathering.
JOSSEY-BASS
Children at Promise: 9 Principles to Help Kids Thrive in an at Risk World (Sept., $19.95) by Tim Stuart and Cheryl Bostrom stresses a combination of spiritual wisdom and cutting-edge research.
MORROW
Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say! (Oct., $22.95) by Glenda Hatchett. The TV judge shares strategies for keeping kids on the right track. 50,000 first printing.
PARK STREET PRESS
The Edison Gene: ADHD and the Gift of the Hunter Child (Oct., $20) by Thom Hartmann contends that the ADHD gene has been crucial in humanity's development.
REGANBOOKS
The Epidemic: How Permissive Parenting Creates Selfish, Joyless Children (Sept., $24.95) by Robert Shaw, M.D., with Stephanie Wood argues against prevailing child-rearing practices for contributing to violence and behavioral problems. 30,000 first printing.
1600 Perfect Score: The 7 Secrets of Acing the SAT (Sept., $25.95) by Tom Fischgrund reports on how some remarkable students have achieved the perfect score. 40,000 first printing.
RODALE
Einstein Never Used Flash Cards (Oct., $22.95) by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick with Diane Eyer expresses opposition to the growing trend toward accelerated learning.
RUNNING PRESS
Sports Parenting Edge (Sept., $19.95) by Rick Wolff guides parents to help their children enjoy sports despite difficult coaches, peer pressure and obnoxious onlookers. 50,000 first printing. Author tour.
W PUBLISHING
Grace-Based Parenting (Feb., $19.99) by Tim Kimmell uses scripture as the paradigm in discovering a child's true needs.
