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I Hate Christmas: A Manifesto for the Modern-day Scrooge (Nov., $11.95) by Daniel Blythe provides survival tips for holiday curmudgeons.
ALYSON
Invasion of the Dykes to Watch Out For (Oct., $14.95) by Alison Bechdel. Only change is constant in the terror-alert-system world depicted in the 11th volume of Bechdel's comic strip.
ANDREWS MCMEEL
The Big Book of Zonker (Oct., $16.95) by G.B. Trudeau follows Doonesbury character Zonker Harris from his California roots deep into the heart of the American daydream. 50,000 first printing.
Never Wink at a Worried Woman (Aug., $10.95) by Lynn Johnston. In the latest For Better or for Worsecollection, life progresses for the Pattersons. 60,000 first printing.
JOHN F. BLAIR
In a Magnolia Minute: Secrets of a Late Bloomer (July, $14.95) by Nan Graham brings together reflections on growing up and growing old in the South. Author tour.
CANONGATE
The New Book of Lists (Nov., $15) by David Wallechinsky and Amy Wallace is a follow-up to the original book of weird facts, which sold eight million copies.
CHRONICLE
The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Extreme Edition (Nov., $14.95) by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht offers strategies for controlling a runaway hot-air balloon, breaking a gorilla's grip and freeing a limb from a bear trap.
CITADEL
Save Toby!: Only You Have the Power to Save Toby (Nov., $9.95) by James and Brian. The Internet bunny saved by James and Brian tells his story.
COLLINS
Mental Floss Presents Forbidden Knowledge: A Wickedly Smart Guide to History's Naughtiest Bits (Nov., $14.95) by Will Pearson and Mangesh Hattikudur presents an assortment of facts that you didn't learn in school.
DA CAPO PRESS
The Fame Game: Unlocking the Secrets of Stardom (Nov., $12.95) by Michael Flocker. The author of The Metrosexual Guide to Styleoffers guidance on cultivating your 15 minutes of fame.
EPICENTER PRESS
Sled Dog Wisdom: Humor and Heartwarming Tails from Alaska's Mushers (Oct., $4.95), edited by Tricia Brown, features words of wit and wisdom from those who run the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race.
GOTHAM
How Animals Have Sex: A Guide to the Reproductive Habits of Creatures Great and Small, from Aardvark to Zebra (Jan., $12) by David Storm shows how animals manage to overcome some unusual obstacles.
HARPERCOLLINS
The Simpsons: One Step Beyond Forever (Oct., $14.95) by Matt Groening contains memorable moments from seasons 13 and 14. 150,000 first printing.
The Ralph Wiggum Book (Oct., $9.95) by Matt Groening contains comic strips about Lisa's eight-year-old classmate; the Simpsons Library of Wisdom. 100,000 first printing.
HCI
The Germ Freak's Guide to Outwitting Colds and Flu: Guerilla Tactics to Keep Yourself Healthy at Home, at Work and in the World (Sept., $11.95) by Allison Janse was written with the person who prefers the scent of Purell to perfume in mind. 75,000 first printing.
HONOR
The World's Best Bathroom Book (Sept., $14.99) brings together profiles, facts and quotes appropriate for the throne room.
HOW BOOKS
Toothpaste for Dinner: Hipsters, Hamsters and Other Pressing Issues (Oct., $9.99) by Drew gathers cartoons that tap into the collective frustrations of everyday life.
KODANSHA INTL
Tabloid Tokyo: 101 Tales of Sex, Crime and the Bizarre from Japan's Wild Weeklies (Oct., $12.95) by Marc Schreiber et al. chronicles such items as "Parasite Couples Who Drain Their Parents Dry" and "Men Who Dress in Lacy Things."
NAL
Pirattitude: So You Wanna Be a Pirate? Here's How (Sept., $12.95) by John "Ol' Chumbucket" Baur and Mark "Cap'n Slappy" Summers. The creators of International Talk Like a Pirate Day offer tips for determining your pirate moniker.
PERIGEE
The Real Festivus: The Handbook for the Rest of Us (Nov., $12.95) by Daniel O'Keefe et al. Seinfeld writer O'Keefe examines America's made-up holiday, which he helped create.
Snarling Tiger, Dirty Rat (Feb., $14.95) by Stella Hyde. The author of Dark Zodiac describes the dark side of Chinese astrology.
PLUME
This Book Will Change Your Life Again (Nov., $18) by Benrik advocates spicing up life with celebrations like Speak Only Esperanto Day.
Great Lies to Tell Small Kids (Feb., $10) by Andy Riley brings together cartoons with "exaggerations" such as "One out of every 10 fish is afraid of water."
PROMETHEUS BOOKS
Republican Like Me: Infiltrating Red-State, White-Ass, and Blue-Suit America (Nov., $16) by Harmon Leon. The self-described "infiltration journalist" goes undercover to explore what it means to be conservative.
RIVERHEAD
Santa Lives!: Five Conclusive Arguments for the Existence of Santa Claus (Oct., $12) by Ellis Weiner offers proof positive that Santa exists.
RUTLEDGE HILL PRESS
Redneck Extreme Mobile Home Makeover: Or a Redneck Look at Fixing Up and Decorating Your House Without Loss of Limbs (Oct., $14.99) by Jeff Foxworthy pokes fun at home decor.
SS/FIRESIDE
George W. Bushisms V: New Ways to Harm Our Country (Oct., $9.95) by Jacob Weisberg proves that the president was keeping the really good stuff for his second term.
ST. MARTINS/GRIFFIN
Stooples: Office Tools for Hopeless Fools (Oct., $12.95) by Kevin Riefler et al. Who knew office supply catalogues could be so much fun? Author tour.
SEAL PRESS
Rescue Me, He's Wearing a Moose Hat: And 40 Other Dates After 50 (Dec., $13.95) by Sherry Halperin takes a wry look at the dating scene for the older crowd.
SOFT SKULL PRESS
What Would Bill Hicks Say? (Oct., $11), edited by Ben Mack and Kristin Pulkkinen, channels commentary on America through the lens of comic Bill Hicks.
SOURCEBOOKS/HYSTERIA
The Shameless Liar's Guide (Nov., $8.95) by Duke Christofferson covers the five laws of lying, starting with not telling yourself that you're going to stop lying. 25,000 first printing.
How to Throw a Golf Club (Feb., $7.95) by Tom Carey gives tongue-in-cheek advice to golfers.
STERLING
Fat Boy Lives! The Weekly World News Guide to Politics, Culture, Celebrities, Alien Abductions, and the Mutant Freaks That Shape Our World (Oct., $12.95) by the editors of Weekly World News assembles highlights ranging from the ridiculous to the sublime.
STONE BRIDGE PRESS
70 Japanese Gestures: No Language Communication (Oct., $9.95) by Hamiru-aqui, trans. by Aileen Chang, argues against learning to speak Japanese when there are so many body motions that say the same thing.
TARCHER
The Joys of Engrish (Oct., $11.95) by Steve Caires contains 100 photos illustrating misuses of English in Japanese advertising; from the creator of Engrish. com.
THREE RIVERS
Embedded in America: The Onion ad Nauseam Complete News Archives, Volume 16 (Oct., $18.95) by Onioneditors covers major stories published between fall 2003 and fall 2004. 125,000 first printing. Author publicity.
WARNER BOOKS
Festivus: The Holiday for the Rest of Us (Oct., $14.95) by Allen Salkin offers tips for celebrating the national anti-holiday made famous by Seinfeld. Author tour.
WATSON-GUPTILL
MADvertising (Oct., $24.95) by David Shayne showcases MAD magazine's best Madison Avenue takeoffs.
WORKMAN
Bad Dog: 278 Outspoken, Indecent, and Overdressed Dogs (Sept., $9.95) by R.D. Rosen et al. gathers photos and candid quotes from dogs being, well, dogs. 150,000 first printing.
Your Cat's Just Not That into You: What Part of Meow Don't You Understand? (Sept., $8.95) by Richard Smith brims with insights from that haughtiest of creatures. 50,000 first printing.
