ADAMS MEDIA
Author 101: Bestselling Book Proposals (Nov., $12.95) and Author 101: Bestselling Secrets from Top Agents (Jan., $12.95 each) by Rick Frishman and Robyn Freedman Spizman cover two important aspects of the publishing process.
ANDREWS MCMEEL
Stump the Duct Tape Guys (Aug., $9.95) by Tim Nyberg and Jim Berg collects questions and answers from the Stump the Duct Tape Guys Web site. 35,000 first printing.
ANTIQUE COLLECTORS CLUB
The 1772 Philadelphia Furniture Price Book: A Facsimile (Sept., $21.95) by Alexandra Alevizatos Kirtley duplicates the first furniture price book ever published.
BANTAM
Prescription Drugs for Half Price—or Less (Dec., $14) by Stephen S.S. Hyde offers tips on cutting prescription drug costs by as much as 90%.
BARRONS
The Da Vinci Quiz: 501 Questions to Crack the Code (Sept., $8.99) by Tracey Turner educates readers in Da Vinci fact and fiction.
Mandarin by Wu Shu-hsiung and Ulrich Hoss, French by Jacqueline Sword and German by Rupert Livesey (Oct., $12.99 each) are among the illustrated guides in the Barron's Traveler's Language Guides series.
500 Manga Heroes and Villains (Jan., $16.99) by Helen McCarthy is an illustrated guide to figures such as Astro Boy and Pokémon.
BERKLEY
Magical Worlds of Narnia: A Treasury of Myths, Legends, and Fascinating Facts(Nov., $14) by David Clobber explores C.S. Lewis's popular fantasy series.
BERKLEY PRIME CRIME
The Robert B. Parker Companion (Oct., $14) by Dean James and Elizabeth Foxwell is a comprehensive guide to this noted crime writer's novels.
BIRLINN, LTD. (dist. by Interlink)
Scottish Forenames (Nov., $13.95) by Donald Whyte traces the changes in naming patterns over the centuries.
BOWTIE PRESS/THOROUGHBRED TIMES
The Original Thoroughbred Times Racing Almanac, 2006 Edition (Sept., $19.95) by the staff of Thoroughbred Times covers all the facts, tracks and stats.
CAREER PRESS
20 Questions to Ask Before Buying on eBay (Jan., $9.99) by Lissa McGrath reveals how to set up and organize an eBay business, choose products and get paid.
CHICAGO REVIEW PRESS/ ZEPHYR
Improving Test Scores: A Practical Approach for Teachers and Administrators (Nov., $19.95) by Scott Mandel is a comprehensive resource for all grade levels and subject areas.
FREDERICK FELL
So You Want to Be a Lawyer? (Sept., $12.95) by Mary Ann Calibrese takes a realistic look at a lawyer's role; a Fell's Official Know It All Guide.
FIREFLY BOOKS
Finding Anyone, Anywhere, Anywhen (Sept., $19.95) by Noel Montgomery Elliot describes how to use the Internet and other sources to find anyone who's ever lived.
GRAPHIC ARTS CENTER/ ALASKA NORTHWEST BOOKS
The Alaska Almanac: Facts About Alaska 29th Edition (Nov., $12.95), edited by Nancy Gates, presents facts and figures on the state's geography, history, economy and culture.
JAPAN PUBLICATIONS
Japanese in Mangaland Vol. 2: Basic to Intermediate Level (Oct., $21) by Marc Bernabe combines the popularity of manga with a proven approach to learning Japanese.
MARION STREET PRESS (dist. by IPG)
The Wrong Word Dictionary: 2,000 Most Commonly Confused Words (Sept., $14.95) by Dave Dowling assures accurate and effective word choices.
NEWMARKET PRESS
Book Sense Best Children's Books: Favorites for All Ages Recommended by Independent Booksellers (Sept., $14.95), compiled by Book Sense, provides more than 200 recommendations from independent booksellers across the country. Ad/promo.
NOMAD PRESS
The Street Smart Writer: Self-Defense Against Sharks and Scams in the Writing World (Jan., $16.95) by Jenna Glatzer and Daniel Steven exposes the unsavory deals writers may encounter. Ad/promo.
QUILL DRIVER BOOKS/ WORD DANCER PRESS
The American Directory of Writer's Guidelines, 5th Edition (Dec., $29.95), compiled and edited by Stephen Blake Mettee et al., helps writers target their submissions for individual publishers.
RANDOM HOUSE INFORMATION GROUP
The Wall Street JournalGuide to the Top Business Schools 2006 (Sept., $16.95) by Ronald J. Alsop and Harris Interactive reveals how corporate recruiters rank business schools.
ST. MARTINS/GRIFFIN
Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding: From Engagement Ring to Honeymoon, a Week-by-Week Guide to Planning the Happiest Day of Your Life (Jan., $14.95) by Nancy Joyce Scardina Becker offers a step-by-step guide to a stress-free walk down the aisle.
SIMON SCHUSTER
The Military Advantage (Jan., $17.95) by Christopher P. Michel is a comprehensive guide to military and veterans' benefits.Ad/promo.
SOURCEBOOKS
125 Great Schools You Can Actually Get Into (Oct., $16.95) by the staff of U.S. News & World Report discusses options available for the "average" student.Ad/promo. 50-city national radio campaign.
SPHINX
How to Make Money on Foreclosures (Sept., $16.95) by Denise L. Evans covers everything from finding and negotiating for properties to reselling them.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE
Modern Ballroom Dancing: All the Steps You Need to Get You Started (Sept., $13) by Victor Silvester features step-by-step instruction, including footwork diagrams.
UNDERWOOD (dist. by PGW)
Codex Derynianus (Sept., $14.95) by Katherine Kurtz and Robert Reginald explicates Kurtz's 17-book Deryni saga.
VOLCANO PRESS
Testifying Under Oath: How to Be an Effective Witness (Sept., $18.95) by James Vukelic comprises 41 tips, anecdotes and sample courtroom dialogues.
WARNER BOOKS
ThePurpleBook, 2006 Edition (Sept., $19.95) and TheBabyPurpleBook, 2006 Edition (Oct., $7.95) by Hillary Mendelsohn are authoritative guides to the Web's best shopping sites.Ad/promo.
WILEY
Another Word a Day: An All-New Romp Through Some of the Most Unusual and Intriguing Words in English (Oct., $14.95) by Anu Garg uncovers 260 curious and compelling new words, from agelast to zugzwang.
YALE UNIV. PRESS
Science Fiction Quotations: From the Inner Mind to the Outer Limits (Oct., $25), edited by Gary Westfahl, presents more than 2,900 quotations from SF and fantasy stories, novels, films and TV shows.
