ADAMS MEDIA
The Badass Girl's Guide to Poker: All You Need to Beat the Boys (Apr., $9.95) by Toby Leah Bochan targets female poker players.
Keep Your Paycheck, Live Your Passion: How to Fulfill Your Dream Without Having to Quit Your Day Job (May, $12.95) by Erika Weltz with Carole Sovocol provides ways to survive financially while pursuing one's dreams.
ALLWORTH PRESS
Scrapbooking for Profit: Cashing In on Retail, Home-Based, and Internet Opportunities (June, $19.95) by Rebecca Pittman suggests 11 ways to making money in the scrapbook market and lists the tools needed. Advertising.
ALYSON
Party Like a Rock Star Even When You're Poor as Dirt (June, $12.95) by Camper English reveals how to dress, club, date, drink, get free stuff and live fabulously for next to nothing.
AMERICAN QUILTER'S SOCIETY
Butterfly Album: Monarchs & More (Mar., $19.95) by Bea Oglesby provides more than three dozen butterfly patterns for appliqué, stenciling or other projects.
ANDREWS MCMEEL
Everything and the Kitchen Sink: Remodel Your Kitchen Without Losing Your Mind (May, $16.95) by Janice Costa and Daina Manning demystifies the kitchen design and remodeling process with a humorous approach. 30,000 first printing.
BARRON'S
The Quilter's Recipe Book: All the Ingredients You Need to Create Over 100 Fabulous Quilts (Mar., $24.95) by Celia Eddy offers a feast of ideas for piecing, patchwork and appliqué.
The Poker Pack: For the Girls' Night Out (Apr., $16.95) by Jane Barnstuble introduces poker to women.
BBC BOOKS (dist. by Trafalgar Square)
Pure Living: How to Transform Your Home into a Haven (Apr., $14) by Sally Bevan explains how to detoxify your home.
BOWTIE PRESS
The Original Dog Bible: The Definitive Source to All Things Dog (May, $24.95), edited by Kristin Mehus-Roe, is a comprehensive dog compendium.
CARROLL & BROWN (dist. by Trafalgar Square)
Viva Vintage: Find It, Wear It, Love It! (Mar., $23) by Trudie Bamford shows how to choose, care for and wear vintage clothing.
COLLECTOR BOOKS
Collector's Companion to Carnival Glass (Mar., $14.95) by Bill Edwards and Mike Carwile highlights more than 1,500 carnival glass patterns.
COLLECTORS PRESS
What's Your Poison? Addictive Advertising of the '40s—'60s (Apr., $14.95) by Kirven Blount looks at the ads that promoted the benefits of liquor, beer and cigarettes.
CREATIVE HOMEOWNER
New Decorating with Architectural Trimwork (Apr., $19.95) by Jay Silber looks to enhance a room's appeal with moldings and trim.
The New Smart Approach to Kids' Rooms (Apr., $19.95) by Megan Connelly offers ideas for children's rooms, from newborns to teens.
Design Ideas for Bathrooms and
...for Kitchens (June, $19.95 each) by Susan Hillstrom look at the latest trends in design, materials and related products.
CREATIVE PUBLISHING INTERNATIONAL
50 Ways to Paint a Wall (May, $16.95) by Gail E. McCauley provides simple instructions for decorative paint looks.
Beautiful Bows (May, $14.95) by Offray ribbon designers shows how to make beautiful bows for craft projects and gifts.
IdeaWise Storage (May) and
IdeaWise Bathrooms (June, $15.95 each), both by Creative Publishing editors demonstrate how to maximize these spaces.
FIREFLY
Artist's Materials: All the Materials You Will Ever Need to Make Art (Mar.; $24.95, cloth, $35) by Lorrain Harison is a reference of all materials available for drawing and painting.
Interior Materials & Surfaces: The Complete Guide (Mar.; $24.95, cloth $35) by Helen Bowers is a practical and aesthetic guide to materials for do-it-yourself projects and home decorating.
FOX CHAPEL
Easy-To-Build Outdoor & Deck Projects (Mar., $17.95) by Weekend Woodcrafts editors includes 16 backyard, veranda and terrace projects geared for the advanced beginner.
Woodworker's Pocket Reference (Apr., $19.95) by Charlie Self gathers everything the woodworker needs to know at a glance.
F&W/IMPACT
Draw Comics with Dick Giordano (June, $19.99) by Dick Giordano. Renowned comics illustrator and DC's former editor shares his talents. Advertising.
F&W/NORTH LIGHT BOOKS
Collage Discovery Workshop: Beyond the Unexpected (July, $22.99) by Claudine Hellmuth offers new collage techniques that personalize one's creation. Advertising.
The Artful Card: Creating Cards & Keepsakes with Printed Papers, Embellishments and Collage Techniques (Aug., $22.99) by Alison Eades brings techniques in scrapbooking to cardmaking. Advertising.
GIBBS SMITH
The House that Jill Built: A Woman's Guide to Home Building (Mar., $24.95) by Judy Ostrow shares women's experiences with creating their own dream homes; a portion of the royalties to the Women Build program of Habitat for Humanity International.
HARPER DESIGN
Good House Hunting: 20 Steps to Your Dream Home (June, $24.95) by Dennis Wedlick and Philip Langdon provides practical advice for finding the perfect home. 30,000 first printing.
HARPERRESOURCE
Playing House: A Starter Guide to Being a Grownup (June, $16.95) by Celeste Perron helps 20-somethings find their domestic goddess within.
HATHERLEIGH PRESS
My Fat Cat and
My Fat Dog (July, $11.95 each) by Martha Garvey help pets lose weight.
HEARST BOOKS
House Beautiful Take Charge of Your Home Renovation: Everything You Need to Know for a Successful Home Renovation or Remodeling (Mar., $14.95) by Susan Boyle Hillstrom gathers the newest and best ideas for home improvement projects.
HP BOOKS
How to Keep Your SUV Alive (Apr., $15.95) by Mark Warner reveals trade secrets to help owners get the most out of their SUVs.
INTERWEAVE PRESS
Getting Started Stringing Beads (Apr., $16.95) by Jean Campbell instructs the novice on how to shop for beads and materials and make simple projects. Crafter's Choice alternate.
Hip to Stitch: 20 Contemporary Projects Embellished with Thread (Apr., $19.95) by Melinda Barta offers embroidery basics with a modern flair. Crafter's Choice alternate.
JAPAN PUBLICATIONS
Love & Beads (May, $11.95) by Emi Takamatsu provides instructions for recreating the jewelry artist's rings, necklaces, earrings, and gifts featuring Swarovski crystal beads.
KODANSHA INTERNATIONAL
Draw Your Own Manga: Beyond the Basics (July, $19.95) by Haruno Nagatomo, trans. by Francoise White, gives tips on how to draw like a master and includes an interview with manga artist Shinji Mizushima.
KRAUSE/KP BOOKS
Quilting with Donna Dewberry (Mar., $21.99) by Donna Dewberry. The host of PBS's One-Stroke Painting with Donna Dewberry turns her attention to quilting. Advertising.
Machine Embroidery with Confidence: A Beginner's Guide (July, $21.99) by Nancy Zieman. Sewing expert and host of the PBS show Sewing with Nancy teaches how to master the craft. Advertising.
LARK
500 Brooches: Inspiring Adornments for the Body (Mar., $24.95) by Marthe le Van displays brooches from traditional and art deco to the contemporary.
Stupid Sock Creatures: Making Quirky, Loveable Figures from Cast-off Socks (Mar., $12.95) by John Murphy shows off Murphy's creatures and provides instructions for creating one's own.
LEISURE ARTS
Big Book of Crochet (Apr., $21.95) by Leisure Arts editors provides patterns from extra-quick to micro-fine. 15,000 first printing. $25,000 ad/promo.
MBI
American Hot Rod: How to Build a Hot Rod (Apr., $19.95) by Dennis Parks offers a guide for hot rod builders, officially licensed by the Discovery Channel. 40,000 first printing. Advertising.
NEW HARBINGER
The Emotional House: How Redesigning Your Home Can Change Your Life (May, $14.95) by Kathryn L. Robyn and Dawn Ritchie combines organizing, decorating and cleaning tips with psychological and spiritual insights to understand the nature of one's personal space. 20-city radio tour.
PERIGEE
Lynda Lyday's Do-It-Yourself: The Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to the Most Popular Home Renovations and Repair Projects (Apr., $16.95) by Lynda Lyday with Patricia Horan is a guide to common home repair and improvement projects.
PHAIDON PRESS
Fruits Too (June, $29.95) by Shiochi Aoki collects more photos of Tokyo teenage street fashion from Fruits magazine.
PLUME
Full Frontal Fashion (July, $18) by Rebecca Budig and Melissa Sones. The duo behind the cable show Full Frontal Fashion offer a guide to perfect outfits for any occasion.
Off the Cuff (Aug., $14) by Carson Kressley. The Queer Eye star explains the difference between trends and timeless style.
POCKET BOOKS
Starpet: How to Make Your Pet a Star (Apr., $14) by Bash Dibra with Kitty Brown. The animal trainer to the stars shows how to transform a pet into a well-behaved superstar.
PRINCETON ARCHITECTURAL PRESS
Drawing from Life: The Art of the Journal (June, $25) by Jennifer New reviews a range of journaling styles and techniques.
QUIRK BOOKS
The Good, the Bad, and the Furry (June, $16.95) by Sam Stall matches potential pet owners with breeds that fit their personality and lifestyle. Advertising.
READER'S DIGEST
Acrylic School: A Practical Guide to Painting with Acrylic (Apr., $16.95) by Hazel Harrison is for first-time painters.
The Ehrman Needlepoint Book: Including Designs by Kaffe Fassett, Candace Bahouth & Elian McCready (Apr., $19.95) by Hugh Ehrman gathers a wide variety of original needlepoint designs.
REGANBOOKS
Handmade Modern (Apr., $19.95) by Todd Oldham. The fashion designer offers cutting-edge makeover plans for the office, kitchen, living room, bedroom and closet.
RODALE
Room for Improvement (May, $24.95) by Barbara K! (aka Barbara Kavovit) organizes a home improvement guide that empowers women. 100,000 first printing. $150,000 ad/promo.
RUNNING PRESS
Sandcastle in a Box (Apr., $12.95) by Ted Siebert. This kit teaches sandcastle building and includes all of the necessary tools. Author tour.
SHOESTRING BOOK CO. (dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)
Compact Sketchbook of Blinds (Mar., $29.99) by Wendy Baker displays every kind of window blind imaginable.
S&S/FIRESIDE
Saving Stuff: How to Care for and Preserve Your Collectibles (June, $16) by Don Williams with Louisa Jagger teaches how to keep prized possessions in mint condition.
STERLING
Abode à la Mode: 44 Projects for Hip Home Décor (Mar., $14.95) by Jeanée Ledoux is geared for young people with little money and less time.
5,500 Quilt Block Designsng> (Mar., $19.95) by Maggie Malone provides an ultimate pattern resource.
STERLING/CHAPELLE
Chic Country Styleng> (Mar., $14.95) by Denise McGann shows how to turn a house into a cozy country-style home.
STEWART, TABORI & CHANG
Viva Poncho: 20 Ponchos to Knitng> (Apr., $16.95) by Christina Stork and Leslie Barbazette provides designs for all seasons including serapes, raglans, wraparounds and rectangles.
STOREY
At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Muchng> (Mar., $9.95) by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee gathers the funny musings of a compulsive knitter. 30,000 first printing. Author tour.
Spas, Saunas, and Steam Baths: A Homeowner's Guide to Creating, Maintaining, and Enjoying the Ultimate Health Spa Environmentng> (May, $19.95) by Alan Sanderfoot combines design inspiration with technical advice and instruction on do-it-yourself installation.
SUNSET BOOKS
Decorative Concreteng> (June, $16.95) by Sunset Books editors makes do-it-yourselfers and those who plan to hire out feel confident about working with this medium. 40,000 first printing. $25,000 ad/promo.
The Ultimate Garageng> (June, $19.95) by Sunset Books editors helps homeowners transform garage space. 30,000 first printing. $25,000 ad/promo.
TAUNTON PRESS
Concrete at Homeng> (Mar., $32) by Fu-Tung Cheng shows how to use concrete in the home and display its handcrafted appeal.
TEN SPEED PRESS
Fun with Family Photos: Crafts, Keepsakes, Giftsng> (Mar., $15.95) by Jennifer and Leslie Barry gathers more than 30 craft projects for year-round gift giving.
THAMES & HUDSON
Artwear: Fashion and Anti-Fashionng> (May, $29.95) by Melissa Leventon traces artwear's history from its origins to the present.
The Art of Knitting: Inspirational Stitches, Textiles, and Surfacesng> (June, $60) by Francoise Tellier-Loumagne is a survey of knitted textile design and pattern organized by fabric type.
TUTTLE
Kirigami Home Decorationsng> (July, $8.95) by Florence Tamko explores the Japanese art of paper cutting.
WATSON-GUPTILL
Cool Crochet: 30 Hot, Fun Designs to Crochet and Wearng> (May, $19.95) by Melissa Leapman presents chic, stylish projects.
WILEY/FOR DUMMIES
Digital Scrapbooking For Dummiesng> (June, $19.99) by Jeanne Wines-Reed and Joan Wines offers scrapbookers a less expensive, faster and more versatile way to preserve memories than traditional methods.
WILEY/HOWELL BOOK HOUSE
"Please, Oh, Please Can We Get a Dog?": Parents' Guide to Dog Ownershipng> (Apr., $14.99) by Cheryl Peterson gives parents permission to say no as well as guidelines when they say yes.
WILEY/THE UNOFFICIAL GUIDE
The Unofficial Guide to Slots, Poker, Blackjack and Other Casino Gamesng> (July, $16.99) by Basil Nestor shows how to win at these popular games.
