REFERENCE
ALLISON & BUSBY
How to Plot Your Novel (Mar., $12.95) by Jean Saunders tells how to captivate readers and hook a publisher.
ALLWORTH PRESS
The Graphic Designer's and Illustrator's Guide to Marketing and Self-Promotion (Aug., $19.95) by Maria Piscopo provides information on the latest industry trends and technologies. Advertising.
ANCHOR
The Explainer (Mar., $11.95) by Slate magazine writers offers witty and informative explanations for the things we seldom ponder. Ad/promo. Author tour.
ANNESS/SOUTHWATER (dist. by NBN)
The History and Meaning of Heraldry (Mar., $17.99) by Stephen Slater interprets heraldry.
BLACK DOG & LEVENTHAL
Cheers!: 1,001 Toasts and Sentiments for Every Occasion (Mar., $12.95) by Kevin P. McDonald is an A-to-Z accumulation of sayings for every possible occasion.
BOOK PEDDLERS
Vinegar: Over 400 Various, Versatile & Very Good Uses You've Probably Never Thought Of (Mar., $8.95) by Vicki Lansky covers the many uses of vinegar.
CAMBRIDGE UNIV. PRESS
Blooming English (May; $20, cloth $55) by Kate Burridge gives the roots, cultivation and hybrids of the English language. Ad/promo.
CAPITAL BOOKS
Get Urban: The Complete Guide to City Living (Apr., $18.95) by Kyle Ezell shows how to live a fascinating urban life. Advertising. 34-city author tour.
The Savvy Consumer: How to Avoid Scams and Rip-Offs That Cost You Time and Money (Apr., $18.95) by Elisabeth Leamy. A TV investigative reporter helps to keep your money in your wallet. Author publicity.
CAREER PRESS
Master Math: Geometry (July, $13.99) by Debra Anne Ross covers principles, definitions and concepts.
CHECKMARK BOOKS
The Facts on File Dictionary of Music (Apr., $19.95) by Christine Ammer provides explanations and examples of more than 3,000 musical terms.
CHRONICLE
How to: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know Fully Illustrated (May, $9.95) by Jennifer McKnight-Trontz includes how to use chopsticks, dance the fox trot and use a fire extinguisher.
CITADEL PRESS
What's Your Red, White, and Blue IQ? (June, $12.95) by Stephen J. Spignesi contains 101 quizzes on all things American.
CUMBERLAND HOUSE
USA to Z: An Adventure in American Popular Culture (June, $16.95) by Ray Jones is a whimsical collection of more than 350 of our country's finest products, richest traditions and most inspiring people.
FREDERICK FELL (dist. by Kensington)
The Complete Wedding Planner (Apr., $18) by Edith Gilbert offers advice from the engagement to after the honeymoon.
FOULSHAM (vhill@apgbooks.com)
Weddings Readings and Musical Ideas (Mar, $16.95) by Rev. John Wynburne and Alison Gibbs is ideal for weddings, both civil and religious.
GALLAUDET UNIV. PRESS
1,000 Signs of Life: Basic ASL for Everyday Conversation (Apr., $19.95) by Gallaudet University editors provides a potpourri of signs arranged in 17 categories.
GIBBS SMITH
VegOut Vegetarian Guide to New York City by Justin Schwartz and ...San Francisco Bay Area by Michele Anna Jordan (both May, $12.95 each) serve vegetarian and vegan eaters.
HAMPTON ROADS
Muggles and Magic: J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter Phenomenon (May, $16.95) by George Beahm. This photo essay of Rowling's life discusses the making of a literary blockbuster with facts and trivia.
HARCOURT/HARVEST
The Test of Time: A Novel Approach to the SAT and ACT (May, $14) by Charles Harrington Elster transports readers to Hadleyburg University for a mystery that helps students prepare for the SAT and the ACT. 75,000 first printing.
HARPERRESOURCE
Mental Floss Presents Condensed Knowledge (May, $14.95) by Will Pearson, Mangesh Hattikudur and Elizabeth Hunt is by the creators of Mental Floss magazine.
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
100 Words Every High School Freshman Should Know (Apr., $4.95) by American Heritage Dictionaries editors lists words that students need to know to excel in high school. 30,000 first printing.Ad/promo.
Presidential Voices: Speaking Styles from George Washington to George W. Bush (July, $12.95) by Allan Metcalf. A language expert reports on what our presidents have said and how they've said it. 25,000 first printing.Advertising.
KALMBACH
The Interviewer's Handbook: A Guerrilla Guide (Mar., $19.95) by John Brady is a resource for professional freelancers and journalists.
LANTERN BOOKS
Move the Message: Your Guide to Making a Difference and Changing the World (Mar., $17) by Josephine Bellaccomo explains how to write convincingly, make effective presentations and influence any audience.
LONELY PLANET
Fast Talk Italian; ...French; ...Spanish (all May, $4.99 each) provide essential language skills for short trips or a weekend away.
MCGRAW-HILL
SAT 2400!: A Sneak Preview of the New SAT English Test (Mar., $18.95) by Laurie Rozakis looks at the dramatic changes scheduled for March 2005.
NEW PAGE BOOKS
The Complete Guide for the Anxious Bride: How to Avoid Everything That Could Go Wrong on Your Big Day (Apr., $14.99) by Leah Ingram puts a bride's mind at ease.
That Is the Question: The Ultimate Shakespeare Quiz Book (Apr., $16.99) by Thomas Delise contains more than 2,000 questions organized in six sections.
PENGUIN
The Practical Writer: From Inspiration to Publication (Mar., $14), edited by Therese Eiben and Mary Gannon and the Poets and Writers staff, provides information for aspiring writers.
PERIPLUS EDITIONS
Everyday Malay (May, $11.95) by Thomas G. Oey and Wendy Hutton contains everything the visitor to Malaysia needs to know.
POCKET BOOKS
Reprint: Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean (Mar., $11) by Linda Cobb.
PRC PUBLISHING (dist. by Sterling)
Famous Last Words: Wit & Wisdom from the Deathbed & Beyond (Mar., $9.95) by Laura Ward gathers last lines and phrases uttered—some tragic, some bizarre.
QUILL DRIVER
Pitching Hollywood: How to Sell Your TV Show and Movie Ideas (Apr., $12.95) by Jonathan Koch and Robert Kosberg. Two producers give inside advice.
Lifewriting: Drawing from Personal Experiences to Create Features You Can Publish (Apr., $14.95) by Fred D. White focuses on people-centered nonfiction writing.
READER'S DIGEST BOOKS
2,001 Amazing Cleaning Secrets: Faster, Easier, Better Ways to Clean Your Home—And Everything in It (May, $15.95) by Jeff Bredenberg includes tips, hints and strategies.
RIVERHEAD
Reprint: Woe Is I: The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English (July, $13) by Patricia T. O'Conner.
ST. MARTIN'S/GRIFFIN
Good Books Lately: The One-Stop Resource for Book Groups and Other Greedy Readers (Mar., $13.95) by Ellen Moore and Kira Stevens. The cofounders of the nation's first book-group consulting company offer advice.
SANTA MONICA PRESS (dist. by IPG)
How to Win Lotteries, Sweepstakes, and Contests in the 21st Century (July, $14.95) by Steve Ledoux. A successful player and contestant shares his skills.
SOURCEBOOKS
The Fiske Guide to Taking the SAT (Apr., $14.95) by Edward B. Fiske and Bruce G. Hammond unlocks the secrets of the dreaded test. 40,000 first printing.
U.S. News Ultimate Law Schools Directory (Apr., $17.95) by the U.S. News and World Report staff advises on how to get into law school and gives information on law school programs. 20,000 first printing. Advertising.
SQUARE ONE PUBLISHERS
How & When to Sue Your Lawyer: What You Need to Know (Mar., $17.95) by Robert W. Schachner and John F. Phillips spells out the steps to take. 40,000 first printing.
LYLE STUART
Powerful Profits: Winning Strategies for Casino Games (Apr., $14.95) by Victor H. Royer shows how to win.
WRITER'S DIGEST BOOKS
You Can Write Children's Books Workbook (Mar., $14.99) by Tracey E. Dils. Exercises stimulate and encourage children's writers, from manuscript to publication. Advertising.
