ADVANCED VIVARIUM SYSTEMS
Land Hermit Crabs (Oct., $3.95) by Philippe de Vosjoli provides information on caring for these gentle giants.
ANDREWS MCMEEL
Yarn Harlot (Sept., $12.95) by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee collects essays on knitting by a woman undaunted by a project that takes 30 balls of yarn. 20,000 first printing.
BANTAM
Allergic to Pets? (Jan., $7.99) by Shirlee Kalstone offers helpful tips for pet lovers with allergies. 40,000 first printing.
BOW TIE PRESS
Simple Solutions: Obesity (Oct., $6.95) by Arden Moore provides tips for pet owners to keep their dogs from becoming couch "pet-tatoes."
BOW TIE PRESS/ KENNEL CLUB BOOKS
Pembroke Welsh Corgi (Sept., $9.95) by Muriel P. Lee. If the breed is good enough for Queen Elizabeth II, it's good enough for common folk.
BRECKLING PRESS (dist. by IPG)
Kokoro no Te: Handmade Treasures from the Heart (Oct., $27.95) by Sudo Kumiko offers instructions for sewing purses, fashion pins and temari balls.
C T PUBLISHING
Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Vases: 6 Sensational Shapes—Unlimited Possibilities (Sept., $14.95) by Linda Johansen details step-by-step instructions.
Spectacular Cards, Fabric, Paper & Game Board Greetings (Sept., $17.95) by Sue Astroth includes 40 card ideas, techniques, transformations and embellishments.
CHELSEA GREEN
The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure (Sept., $25) by Joseph Jenkins.
CHRONICLE BOOKS
Everyday Celebrations: Savoring Food, Family, and Life at Home (Oct., $24.95) by Donata Maggipinto, photos by France Ruffenach, shares craft and food recipes to mark everyday gatherings of friends and family.
COLLINS
Dare to Repair Your Car: A Do-It-Herself Guide to Maintenance, Safety, Minor Fix-Its, and Talking Shop (Sept., $14.95) by Julie Sussman and Stephanie Glakas-Tenet. The authors of Dare to Repair offer help for even the most car repair— challenged woman.
CREATIVE HOMEOWNER
The Smart Approach to the Organized Home (Oct., $19.95) by Leslie Clagett uses color photos to illustrate storage strategies.
1001 Ideas for Trimwork (Oct., $24.95) by Wayne Kalyn includes more than 900 photographs and illustrations.
CREATIVE HOMEOWNER/ CREATIVE ARTS CRAFTS
Print Magic! Crafting Crafts Using Digital Photos and Art (Oct., $19.95) by Helen Bradley is an illustrated how-to for 30 projects.
CREATIVE PUBLISHING INTERNATIONAL
Black & Decker: The Complete Guide to Home Wiring (Nov., $24.95) by CPi. This new edition of a DIY bestseller discusses the latest codes as well as wireless technology. 60,000 first printing. $60,000 ad/promo.
DEARBORN TRADE
The Fashion Designer Survival Guide: An Insider's Look at Starting and Running Your Own Fashion Business (Sept., $22.95) by Mary Gehlhar advises designers.
DK
Collectibles Price Guide 2006 (Oct., $25) by Judith Miller looks at the world of collectibles, from cookie jars to Star Wars figures.
If Your Dog Could Talk (Feb., $15) by Bruce Fogle helps dog owners rid their pets of unwanted behavior.
DOWN EAST BOOKS
Favorite Mittens: Best Traditional Mitten Patterns from Fox & Geese & Fencesand Flying Geese & Partridge Feet (Sept., $21.95) by Robin Hansen contains a selection of mitten patterns.
M. EVANS
Come as You Aren't: Feeling at Home with Multicultural Celebrations (Oct., $15.95) by Norine Dresser offers suggestions for mixed families in overcoming emotional obstacles at significant life events.
FAIR WINDS PRESS
How to Be a Teen Fashionista (Sept., $12.95) by Chase Koopersmith advises on how to maximize your wardrobe without spending a fortune. 30,000 first printing. $25,000 ad/promo.
FIGHTING WORDS PRESS (dist. by IPG)
Garage Sale Gourmet: Streetwise Shopping for Fun, Profit, and Home Improvement (Sept., $14.95) by Anita Chagaris and Randy Lyman. How to decorate on a tag-sale budget.
FIREFLY
The Woodcut Artist's Handbook: Techniques and Tools for Relief Printmaking (Sept., $24.95) by George A. Walker is a how-to and a reference for printmakers and collectors.
FOX CHAPEL PUBLISHING
The Little Book of Whittling: Passing Time on the Trail, on the Porch, and Under the Stairs (Sept., $12.95) by Chris Lubkemann. Who knew there were so many spots for carving?
Learn to Turn: A Beginner's Guide to Woodturning from Start to Finish (Sept., $14.95) by Barry Gross. Make a birdhouse, a pepper mill and more with easy-to-follow instructions.
GIBBS SMITH
EcoNest: Creating Sustainable Sanctuaries of Clay, Straw, and Timber (Sept., $24.95) by Paula Baker Laporte and Robert Laporte profiles 10 homes built in harmony with nature.
GLOBE PEQUOT PRESS
The Big Green Apple: Simple Ideas for "Green" Living in New York City (Dec., $14.95) by Benjamin Jervey offers suggestions for living a green life in an urban setting.
GOOD BOOKS
Stash Envy: And Other Quilting Confessions and Adventures (Oct., $9.95) by Lisa Boyer gathers essays by the author of That Dorky Homemade Look: Quilting Lessons from a Parallel Universe.
HARVARD COMMON PRESS
The Perfect Basket: How to Make a Fabulous Gift Basket for Any Occasion (Sept., $17.95) by Diane Phillips shows how to make stylish baskets at any price. 25,000 first printing.
HEARST
CosmoGIRL! Quiz Book: Discover Your Personality (Aug., $5.95) contains quizzes to help girls pinpoint their inner strengths.
HGTV
Candice Olson on Design (Jan., $19.95) by Candice Olson explains how to apply decorating principles to reinvent spaces.
Designed to Sell (Jan., $19.95) by the editors of HGTV exposes real estate insider secrets and decorating tips as seen on Designed to Sell.
HOME DEPOT
Wiring 1-2-3 (Sept.) and Decorative Painting 1-2-3 (Dec., $24.95 each) by the editors of Home Depot are step-by-step guides to household projects.
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
Planet Dog: A Doglopedia (Oct., $14.95) by Sandra and Harry Choron contains hundreds of lists for canine aficionados, including how to say "dog" in 133 languages. 50,000 first printing.
HOW BOOKS
Turf: It's Your Space—Build What You Want (Oct., $19.99) by Anthony Garay describes 25 projects that use found materials such as trash cans and crates.
HOWELL BOOK HOUSE
PuppyPerfect (Oct., $16.99) by Sarah Hodgson. The author of DogPerfect applies her training approach to younger dogs.
INTERWEAVE PRESS
Wrap Style: Innovative to Traditional, 24 Inspirational Shawls, Ponchos, and Capelets to Knit and Crochet (Sept., $21.95) by Pam Allen and Ann Budd includes classic and contemporary designs.
Knitted Babes: Five Dolls and Their Wardrobes to Knit and Stitch (Sept., $19.95) by Claire Garland teaches crafters how to knit rag dolls.
KP BOOKS
Standard Catalog of Lionel Trains 1900—1942 (Oct., $29.99) by David Doyle features 1,100 color photos of prewar trains.
Eddie Paul's Extreme Chopper Building: Real Techniques for Outrageous Results (Oct., $24.99) by Eddie Paul. Lessons from the chopper maven seen on the Discovery Channel's Eddie Paul's Deadline.
LARK
Building Green: The Complete How-to Guide to Alternative Building Methods—Earth Plaster, Straw Bale, Cordwood, Cob, Living Roofs (Jan., $29.95) by Clarke Snell and Tim Callahan is from the authors of The Good House Book.
LEISURE ARTS
Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Quilting (Sept., $24.95) by Donna Kooler combines a history of quilting with how-to info and projects. 30,000 first printing. $25,000 ad/promo.
LYONS PRESS
The Homeowners Guide to Energy Independence: Alternative Power Sources for the Average American (Jan., $16.95) by Christine Woodside introduces accessible sources.
MARLOWE CO.
Feather Your Nest: A Complete Guide to Outfitting, Cleaning, Organizing and Caring for Your Home (Sept., $16.95) by Cerentha Harris is a guide to decorating and cleaning by a former researcher at Martha Stewart Living.
MEREDITH BOOKS
Discovering Home with Laurie Smith (Sept., $19.95) by Laurie Smith features a personal design journal and classical design techniques.
Faux Finish Secrets (Jan., $19.95) by the editors of Meredith Books describes 30 of the most popular faux effects.
NEW WORLD LIBRARY
Angel Dogs (Oct., $12.95) by Allen and Linda Anderson, the founders of the Angel Animals Network, discusses spiritual truths delivered through dogs. 25,000 first printing. $25,000 ad/promo.
NORTH LIGHT BOOKS (dist. by F+W)
The Impatient Beader: Easy Jewelry Projects for the Busy Beginner (Nov., $19.99) by Margot Potter includes 50 projects.
PERIGEE
Kissing: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About One of Life's Sweetest Pleasures (Jan., $9.95) by Andrea Demirjian examines techniques that work and those that don't.
PLUME
Boys' Toys (Oct., $16) by Jed Novick covers the history of toy cars, planes, trains and computer games from the '60s through the '80s.
CLARKSON POTTER
Christopher Lowell's Seven Layers of Organization: Unclutter Your Home, Unclutter Your Life (Dec., $19.95) by Christopher Lowell applies the same seven-layers formula he uses for home décor to organize living space. Author publicity.
PRINCETON ARCHITECTURAL PRESS
DIY—Design It Yourself: A Design Brief (Jan., $19.95) by Ellen Lupton provides information on projects from T-shirts to business cards.
QUARRY BOOKS
The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery (Sept., $21.99) by Karen Michel brings together mixed media techniques for collage and artist journals.
A Girl's Guide to Buying Diamonds (Oct., $19.99) by Randi Molofsky covers choosing and negotiating the price.
RANDOM HOUSE INFORMATION GROUP
Best Furniture Buying Tips (Oct., $14.95) by Jennifer Litwin includes the questions to ask to identify fine furniture, from antique to modern.
RAYO
Crafty Chica's Art de la Soul (Feb., $22.95) by Kathy Can Murillo. From the creator of CraftyChica.com comes this book designed to add Latin color to everyday lives. 30,000 first printing.
RUNNING PRESS
Radical Simplicity: Creating an Authentic Life (Oct., $12.95) by Dan Price speaks to the human craving for an authentic life. Author tour.
World Café Play List Handbook: Music Mixes for All Occasions and Styles (Nov., $7.95) by David Dye and the staff of WXPN compiles information on the musicians featured on World Café.
RONNIE SELLERS PRODUCTIONS
The Dog Training Pack (Sept., $16.95) by Sarah Whitehead includes an instruction manual, whistle, clicker and toy.
SS/FIRESIDE
I Just Got a Kitten, What Do I Do? How to Buy, Train, Understand, and Enjoy Your Kitten (Feb., $14) by Mordecai Siegal is from the coauthor and editor of The Cornell Book of Cats.
SOURCEBOOKS/CASABLANCA
Drive Men Crazy: How to Get a Man Totally into You Whether You Want Him or Not (Dec., $12.95) by Jamie Callan teaches women how to get more fun out of being with the opposite sex. Ad/promo.
STACKPOLE
Basic Picture Framing: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started (Sept., $19.95) by Debbie Smith-Voight, photos by Alan Wycheck, teaches how to mount and frame art and mementos.
STANLEY
Complete Patios and Masonry (Jan., $19.95) by the editors of Stanley provides information on the necessary tools, materials and techniques.
STEINER BOOKS
Homemaking as a Social Art: Creating a Home for Body, Soul, and Spirit (Mar., $24) by Veronika van Duin takes into account such issues as mutual respect.
STEWART, TABORI CHANG
Embroidered Treasures for Children (Oct., $19.95) by Claire Garland contains instructions for 22 projects.
STOREY
Cleaning Plain and Simple (Jan., $16.95) by Donna Smallin outlines a room-by-room system.
T.F.H. PUBLICATIONS
Raising Puppies and Kids Together (Sept., $16.95) by Pia Silvani and Lynn Eckhardt offers tips for parents on introducing a new puppy into the home.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE
Build Your Own Electric Guitar (Jan., $25) by Mark Bailey contains full-size plans and hundreds of color photos.
TUTTLE
Compassionate Knitting (Dec., $14.95) by Tara Jon Manning encourages seeking personal development through knitting. Author tour.
WATSON-GUPTILL
The eBay Home Makeover: Buying Confidently, Redecorating with Style—The Complete Guide to Transforming Your Home Online (Oct., $19.95) by Alyssa Ettinger offers tips for mining eBay.
WORKMAN
Stitch 'N Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker (Jan.; $15.95, cloth $25.95) by Debbie Stoller is by the author of the Stitch 'n Bitch guides. 75,000 first printing. $60,000 ad/promo. 15-city author tour.
