PoetryCOFFEE HOUSE PRESS(dist. by Consortium)Jealous Witness (Sept., $19.95) by Andrei Codrescu pays homage to the dispossessed of New Orleans; includes CD by the New Orleans Klezmer Allstars.COPPER CANYON PRESS(dist. by Consortium)Reality Check (Sept., $15) by Dennis O'Driscoll portrays the tragedies and comedies of a globalized Ireland.World's End (Jan., $15) by Pablo Neruda, trans. by William O'Daly, presents a book-length poem that bids farewell to the '60s.MACMILLAN CARIBBEAN(dist. by Interlink)Selected Poems (Oct., $12) by Ian McDonald depicts Caribbean characters, events and myths.MODERN LIBRARYParadise Lost (Sept., $11) by John Milton, edited by William Kerrigan et al. This new edition reflects cutting-edge scholarship.NEW DIRECTIONSThe Romantic Dogs (Nov., $14.95) by Roberto Bolaño, trans. by Laura Healy, collects 44 new poems by the author of The Savage Detectives.PERSEA(dist. by W.W. Norton)Delivered (Jan., $14) by Sarah Gambito utilizes surrealism to examine immigrant identity.SKINNER HOUSEGoing Out Dancing (Sept., $12) by Ric Masten offers an edgy take on mortality and living with cancer.SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIV. PRESS(dist. by CDC)The Last Predicta (Oct., $14.95) by Chad Davidson explores pop culture with lyrical imagery.STATE UNIV. OF NEW YORK PRESSPoets on the Edge: An Anthology of Contemporary Hebrew Poetry (Sept., $14.95) by Tsipi Keller features selections from 27 poets.TIA CHUCHA PRESS(dist. by Northwestern Univ. Press)Unfinished Portrait (Oct., $13.95) by Luivette Resto reflects on sex, womanhood and being a first-generation Puerto Rican in America.TUPELO PRESS(dist. by Consortium)Keep This Forever (Sept., $16.95) by Mark Halliday humorously contemplates grief and other dire circumstances.UNIV. OF ALABAMA PRESSThe Alphabet (Sept., $39.95) by Ron Silliman collects 26 smaller books, each one devoted to a letter of the alphabet.UNIV. OF ARIZONA PRESSA Radiant Curve: Poems and Stories (Oct.; $17.95, cloth $35) by Luci Tapahonso observes the sacredness of everyday life.UNIV. OF ARKANSAS PRESS(dist. by Consortium)The Fire Landscape (Oct., $16) by Gary Fincke spans the period from the 1950s to the beginning of this century.UNIV. OF PITTSBURGH PRESSFor a Limited Time Only (Sept., $14) by Ronald Wallace takes a droll look at illness and aging.WAVE BOOKS(dist. by Consortium)State of the Union (Sept., $14) by multiple authors anthologizes political observations.Politics
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What You Should Know About Politics... but Don't: A Nonpartisan Guide to the Issues (Sept., $15.95) by Jessamyn Conrad.
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How They See Us: Writers Around the Globe Reflect on America (Jan., $18), edited by James Atlas, compiles 15 original essays focusing on America as a personal experience.
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What Do We Do Now? Lessons in Presidential Transition (Oct., $18.95) by Stephen Hess draws on the author's involvement in the last nine transitions to articulate issues facing each new administration.
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The World Crisis: The Way Forward After Iraq (Sept., $14.95), edited by Robert Harvey. Essays by experienced statesmen discuss ways to resolve world issues.
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Philadelphia Freedom: Memoir of a Civil Rights Lawyer (Oct.; $24.95, cloth $70) by David Kairys chronicles the life and education of an idealistic lawyer.
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In Search of Progressive America (Sept., $19.95), edited by Michael Kazin et al. collects essays that examine the left's current agenda as the Bush/Cheney era ends.
Psychology
CROWN HOUSE PUBLISHING
The Really Good Fun Cartoon Book of NLP: A Simple and Graphic(al) Explanation of the Life Tool Box That Is NLP (Sept., $18.95) by Philip Miller provides a guide to Neurolinguistic Programming that helps change negative life patterns.
NEW HARBINGER
Therapy 101: A Brief Look at Modern Psychotherapy Techniques and How They Can Help (Oct., $14.95) by Jeffrey C. Wood and Minnie Wood examines the field's history and its most effective treatments.
W.W. NORTON
Meditation for Therapists and Their Clients: Understanding and Integrating Meditation Practices into Therapy Work (Nov., $19.95) by C. Alexander Simpkins and Annellen M. Simpkins explains the use of this technique to treat common problems. A Norton Book for Psychotherapists.
PROMETHEUS BOOKS
What's So Wrong with Being Absolutely Right: The Dangerous Nature of Dogmatic Belief (Sept., $21.95) by Judy J. Johnson suggests strategies for minimizing the harmful effects of dogmatism.
Reference
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
The Reflective Counselor: Daily Meditations for Lawyers (Oct., $29.95) by Maureen C. Kessler and F. Gregory Coffey offers guidance for maintaining integrity and defining success.
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Chess Training Pocket Book II: How to Spot Tactics and How Far Ahead to Calculate (Oct., $18.95) by Lev Alburt and Al Lawrence examines 320 of the most critical positions.
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The Almanac of New York City (Oct., $19.95), edited by Kenneth T. Jackson and Fred Kameny, provides info on all things Gotham.
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Elements of Fantasy (Nov., $24.95), edited by Dave A. Law and Valerie Griswold-Ford, explains how to incorporate magic into your novel.
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100 Words Almost Everyone Mispronounces (Sept., $5.95) by the editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries clears up mispronunciation problems. 50,000 first printing.
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The Curious World of Drugs and Their Friends: A Very Trippy Miscellany (Sept., $13) by Ingo Niermann and Adriano Sack collects anecdotes, facts, lists and statistics.
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The American Bar Association Complete Personal Legal Guide: The Essential Reference for Every Household (Oct., $21.95) by the American Bar Association and Random House Reference presents concise explanations of personal legal rights.
READER'S DIGEST BOOKS
Amazing Insider Secrets (Sept., $15.95) by Jeff Bredenberg offers time- and money-saving tips.
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100 Treasures of Windsor Castle (Sept., $17.95) by the curators of the Royal Collection recounts the building's history and describes its artworks.
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Sell Your Home in Any Market: 6 Reasons Why Your Home Isn't Selling... and What You Can Do to Fix Them (Sept., $16.95) by Loren K. Keim.
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Power Chinese: Everyday Strategies for Speaking and Understanding Mandarin (Nov., $19.95) by Albert Wolfe presents a bloglike approach; includes free MP3 downloads.
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What Doesn't Kill You Eventually Will: How to Feel Great Now (Dec., $14.95) by Mark Leyner and Billy Goldberg, M.D., offers information on leading a healthy life. 300,000 first printing.
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The UnofficialHarry PotterVocabulary Builder: Learn the 3,000 Hardest Words from All Seven Books and Enjoy the Series More (Nov., $16.95) by Sayre Van Young.
UNIV. OF IOWA PRESS
101 Tips to Getting the Residency You Want: A Guide for Medical Students (Nov., $17.95) by John Canady.
VILLARD
The Presidential Book of Lists: From Most to Least, Elected to Rejected, Worst to Cursed—Fascinating Facts About Our Chief Executives (Dec., $10) by Ian Randal Strock ranks the presidents in more than 100 categories.
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The Book of the Bizarre: Freaky Facts and Strange Stories (Oct., $14.95) by Varla Ventura collects stranger-than-fiction trivia.
WILEY/CLIFFSNOTES
CliffsTestPrep Praxis II: Education of Exceptional Students (0353, 0382, 0542, 0544) (Sept., $23.99) by Judy L. Paris contains subject reviews and full-length practice tests for the four exams.
Relationships & Dating
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Female Ejaculation: Unleash the Ultimate G-Spot Orgasm (Oct., $13.95) by Somraj Pokras and Jeffre Talltrees details techniques for increasing sexual pleasure.
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For You, My Soul Mate (Sept., $13.95) by Douglas Pagels collects the author's writings on the joys of finding that special person.
HAY HOUSE
Stop Wondering If You'll Ever Meet Him: A Revolutionary Approach for Putting the Date Back into Dating (Oct., $15.95) by Ryan Browning Cassaday and Jessica Cassaday suggests a way to form meaningful relationships.
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Closing the Deal: A Sales Woman's Guide to Dating (Sept., $14.95) by Julie McCann provides women with techniques to present themselves well.
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Dare... to Have Anal Sex (Nov., $10.95) by Marc Dannam provides lovemaking tips for men and women.
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Tantra Simple & Sexy: Longer, Better Lovemaking for Everyone (Oct., $16.99) by Susan Crain Bakos presents a sex manual for the 21st century.
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30-Day Heartbreak Cure (Jan., $14.95) by Catherine Hickland offers a day-at-a-time guide to getting over that breakup.
SOURCEBOOKS CASABLANCA
AstroTwins' Love Zodiac: The Essential Astrology Guide for Women (Nov., $14.95) by Ophira Edut and Tali Edut explains the 12 astrological categories of men.
STERLING/RAVENOUS
Women: Intimate Explorations (Oct., $17.95) by Emily Dubberley explores female sexual encounters.
Science
BASIC BOOKS
Rock, Paper, Scissors: Game Theory in Everyday Life (Nov., $15.95) by Len Fisher uses math, psychology and economics to analyze interpersonal cooperation.
MCCLELLAND & STEWART
The Quirks & Quarks Guide to Space: 42 Questions (and Answers) About Life, the Universe, and Everything (Sept., $18.95) by Jim Lebans provides answers to essential questions.
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Flu: A Social History of Influenza (Oct., $24.95) by Tom Quinn explores the social, medical and scientific ramifications of the disease.
W.W. NORTON/WORLDWATCH INSTITUTE
State of the World 2009: Into a Warming World (Jan., $19.95) by the Worldwatch Institute suggests diverse methods of confronting the challenges presented by global warming.
Self-Help & Recovery
ADAMS MEDIA
A Cup of Comfort for Breast Cancer Survivors: Inspiring Stories of Triumph and Courage (Sept., $9.95), edited by Colleen Sell. Fifty survivors describe their experiences.
ALYSON BOOKS
Don't Call Me a Drama Queen: A Guide for the Overly Sensitive and Their Significant Others Who Need to Learn How to Lighten Up and Go with the Flow (Oct., $14.95) by Debra Mandel.
ATRIA/BEYOND WORDS
Huna: Ancient Hawaiian Secrets for Modern Living (Nov., $14) by Serge Kahili King explains how ancient traditions can help turn dreams into action.
The Gabriel Method: The Revolutionary Diet-Free Way to Totally Transform Your Body (Dec., $15) by Jon Gabriel investigates the roles played by biochemistry, neurobiology and human consciousness.
CONARI PRESS
Codependence and the Power of Detachment: How to Set Boundaries and Make Your Life Your Own (Sept., $15.95) by Karen Casey supplies strategies for detaching from the behavior of others.
Get Up: A 12-Step Guide to Recovery for Misfits, Freaks, and Weirdos (Oct., $14.95) by Bucky Sinister. The author shares knowledge gained from the AA philosophy.
GPP LIFE
He's Just No Good for You: A Guide to Getting Out of a Destructive Relationship ( Dec., $16.95) by Beth Wilson with Maureen Therese Hannah helps women come to terms with a problem partner.
HAZELDEN
A Balanced Life: Nine Strategies for Coping with the Mental Health Problems of a Loved One (Sept., $14.95) by Tom Smith addresses ways to take care of yourself while dealing with the mental illness of another.
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Hide & Seek: How I Laughed at Depression, Conquered My Fears and Found Happiness (Oct., $14.95) by Wendy Aron brings humor and insight to mental health issues.
LANTERN BOOKS
Look Two Ways on a One-Way Street: Food for Thought from the Founder of the Candle Cafe and Candle 79 (Sept., $12) by Bart Potenza shares the author's wit and wisdom.
NEW HARBINGER
Global Shift: How a New Worldview Is Transforming Humanity (Jan., $19.95) by Edmund G. Bourne outlines everyday actions that promote personal healing and align with the planet's needs.
NEW HORIZON PRESS
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Voices of Strength: Sons and Daughters of Suicide Speak Out (Sept., $14.95) by Judy Zionts Fox and Mia Roldan looks at lives affected by parental suicide.
PALGRAVE MACMILLAN
Free from Addiction: Facing Yourself and Embracing Recovery (Oct., $16.95) by Morteza Khaleghi argues that most drug and alcohol dependence is driven by emotional trauma.
PERIGEE
How to Be an Explorer of the World (Oct., $14.95) by Keri Smith encourages readers to document their discoveries of art and science in everyday life.
SEAL PRESS
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The List: 100 Ways to Shake Up Your Life (Nov., $15.95) by Gail Belsky suggests ways women can do things they never dared.
SMILEYBOOKS
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What Would West Say: Words and Wisdom of Cornel West (Oct., $19.95) by Cornel West assembles the scholar's quotations, speech excerpts and letters.
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Healthy Divorce: Keys to Ending Your Marriage While Preserving Your Emotional Well-Being (Jan., $14.95) by Lois Gold explains how to handle sensitive issues and resolve conflicts.
STERLING
Peace in Our Hearts, Peace in the World: Meditations of Hope and Healing (Oct., $9.95) by Ruth Fishel offers meditations accompanied by quotations from spiritual sources old and new.
STOREY PUBLISHING
The One-Minute Organizer's A-to-Z Storage Solutions (Dec., $10.95) by Donna Smallin presents 700 tips on organizing, arranging and storing.
TARCHER
Emotional Bullshit: Overcoming the Toxic Deceptions That Are Threatening to Ruin Your Relationships—and Your Life (Jan., $14.95) by Carl Paul Alasko outlines a plan for breaking free of vicious cycles.
TRUMPETER BOOKS
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To Buy or Not to Buy: Why We Overshop and How to Stop (Dec., $16.95) by April Lane Benson suggests strategies for compulsive shoppers. 25,000 first printing.
WATKINS
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The Secret Life of the Universe (Oct., $17.95) by Amy Corzine considers healing, ecology, technological inventions and other “knots” that link human beings to each other.
WILEY
The De-Stress Diva's Guide to Life: 77 Ways to Recharge, Refocus, and Organize Your Life (Oct., $14.95) by Ruth Klein. How to feel healthier and more balanced at home and at work.
Social Sciences
AKASHIC BOOKS
Abortion & Life (Sept., $16.95) by Jennifer Baumgardner, photos by Tara Todras-Whitehill, explores the thorniest issues around terminating a pregnancy.
BASIC CIVITAS
The Hip-Hop Wars: What We Talk About When We Talk About Hip-Hop—and Why It Matters (Dec., $15.95) by Tricia Rose explains why the battles over this music are so fierce.
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Above Top Secret (Oct., $19.95) by Jim Marrs and AboveTopSecret.com investigates our biggest conspiracies and strangest mysteries. 25,000 first printing.
HARPER PAPERBACKS
Plan B (Nov., $15.95) by Neill Strauss charts his quest for a foreign passport—and the ultimate backup plan. 100,000 first printing.
HUMANE EXPOSURES
Maggots in My Sweet Potatoes: Women Doing Time (Sept.; $34.95, cloth $45.95) by Susan Madden Lankford gathers interviews and photos of the jailed and the jailers. $40,000 ad/promo.
PARAGON HOUSE
Altruism, Intergroup Apology, Forgiveness and Reconciliation (Sept., $20) by Samuel P. Oliner researches the role of selflessness in ending group hatred after oppression, genocide and war.
LYNNE RIENNER
The Black Academic's Guide to Winning Tenure—Without Losing Your Soul (Sept.; $22.50; cloth $55) by Kerry Ann Rockquemore and Tracey Laszloffy provides practical advice for black faculty.
SEVEN STORIES PRESS
Raze the Walls: The Case for Outlawing Nationalism (Nov., $10) by Edouard Gilssant argues that nationalist governments risk destroying our complex identities through oversimplification.
STYLUS PUBLISHING/KUMARIAN PRESS
The Roots of Markets and Wealth: The Indispensable Role of the State in Making Markets Work (Sept., $24.95) by Mark A. Martinez explains the role of political processes in creating and supporting capitalist markets.
TEMPLETON FOUNDATION PRESS
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Thrift: A Cyclopedia (Sept., $34.95) by David Blankenhorn gathers wisdom on this virtue.
VISION PAPERBACKS
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Scaremongering (Sept., $30.95) by Frank Furedi exposes the current glut of shock-news stories.
Sports
ALASKA NORTHWEST BOOKS
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Thunder on the Tundra: Football Above the Arctic Circle (Sept., $14.95) by Lew Freedman celebrates the Alaskan teenagers who formed a team in an unlikely setting.
BRIGHT SKY PRESS
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Parables from the Diamond: Meditations for Men on Baseball and Life (Feb., $9.95) by Phil Christopher and Glenn Dromgoole compiles 50 ruminations.
CLIFF ROAD BOOKS
The Big Bad-A** Book of Sports: The Biggest, Baddest Sports Book Ever (Sept., $29.95) by Lyn Scarbrough and Ben Cook features facts, stats and inside stories.
ECW PRESS
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Wrestling's Greatest Moments (Nov., $19.95) by Mike Rickard recounts memorable moments of the past 30 years.
EQUILIBRIUM BOOKS
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Teaching Tennis: Protocol for Instructors (Sept., $16.95) by Steven White explains techniques that enable learning on the court.
HUMAN KINETICS
I Golf, Therefore I Am—Nuts! (Nov., $15.95) by George Fuller helps fellow enthusiasts come to grips with “this plague disguised as a pastime.”
JIST PUBLISHING
Be Your Own Agent: Five Tools to Connect with Your Dream Career (Nov., $14.95) by Molly Fletcher with Steve Kincaid. A top female sports agent discusses finding the right career.
MCGRAW-HILL
Bobby Cremins' Ultimate Offense (Sept., $18.95) by Bobby Cremins. The successful Georgia Tech basketball coach shares plays, strategies and offensive principles.
MENASHA RIDGE PRESS
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Girls Guide to Hiking and Backpacking (Dec., $16.95) by Kim Lipker provides women of all ages with a variety of how-to info.
MOUNTAINEER BOOKS
The Winter Olympics: A Guide to the Athletes, Events, and Adventures in Vancouver (Jan., $18.95) by Ron Judd profiles the primary contenders and their sports. 20,000 first printing. $35,000 ad/promo.
NORTHEASTERN UNIV. PRESS
Red Sox Nation's Guide to the Players (Sept., $19.95) by William F. McNeill presents a statistical who's who from 1901 to 2007.
POTOMAC BOOKS
Home Run's Most Wanted: The Top 10 Book of Monumental Dingers, Prodigious Swingers, and Everything Long-Ball (Feb., $13.95) by David Vincent.
ROUNDER BOOKS
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The Red Sox World Series Encyclopedia (Dec., $18.95) by Bill Nowlin and Jim Prime details each of the 67 Series games and profiles their significant players.
SKYHORSE PUBLISHING
(dist. by W.W. Norton)
The Encyclopedia of College Football: A Comprehensive Modern Reference to America's Most Colorful Sport, 1953—Present (Sept., $24.95) by Bob Boyles and Paul Guido provides stats and facts.
STERLING/HEARST
Chapman 101 Things Every Boater Needs to Know (Oct., $12.95) by Pat Piper provides time- and experience-tested solutions to common problems.
TEMPLE UNIV. PRESS
Owning Cassius Clay: The Commercial and Cultural Appeal of Muhammad Ali (Dec., $22.95) by Michael Ezra focuses on the creation of the Louisville Lip as an icon and commodity.
TRACKS
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No Second Chance: Practical and Effective Methods to Prevent or Respond to a Vicious Assault (Feb., $12.95) by Mark Hatmaker explains the predatory mindset, the rules of survival and the importance of environmental context.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE BOOKS
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Reining Essentials: How to Excel in Western's Hottest Sport (Oct., $26.95) by Sandy Collier with Jennifer Forsberg Meyer offers prospective horsewomen a step-by-step guide
TUTTLE PUBLISHING
Mastering the Samurai Sword: A Full-Color, Step-by-Step Guide (Oct., $34.95) by Cary Nemeroff covers the history of the weapon; includes DVD.
TYNDALE HOUSE/FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
Pete Maravich (Sept., $14.99) by Wayne Federman and Marshall Terrill chronicles the noted basketball player's life and times.
Travel
AVALON TRAVEL
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Moon Beijing & Shanghai (Nov., $17.95) by Helena Iveson presents the best of these world-class cities.
Moon Thailand (Dec., $21.95) by Suzanne Nam moves from ancient ruins to Bangkok's street markets.
Moon Scotland (Nov., $19.95) by Luke Waterson offers the skinny on the Loch Ness monster and lots more.
GEORGINA CAMPBELL
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Georgina Campbell's Ireland 2009—The Guide: The Best Places to Eat, Drink & Stay (Dec., $20) by Georgina Campbell.
COUNTRYMAN PRESS
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Art Towns in California: A Guide to Galleries, Museums, Festivals, Lodging & Dining (Sept., $18.95) by John Villani.
Immersion Travel USA: The Best & Most Meaningful Volunteering, Living, and Learning Excursions (Sept., $19.95) by Sheryl Kayne offers tips on work vacations and self-enrichment sabbaticals.
DK EYEWITNESS TRAVEL
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Argentina (Sept., $25) looks at this idiosyncratic country and its pleasures; ...New Orleans (Nov., $20) explores the Big Easy's post-Katrina resurgence.
DUKE UNIV. PRESS
The Ecuador Reader: History, Culture, Politics (Feb., $24.95), edited by Carlos de la Torre and Steve Striffler, introduces the tourist or student to this South American country.
FIREFLY
Unforgettable Walks to Take Before You Die (Oct., $24.95) by Steve Watkins and Clare Jones. Among the worldwide destinations are Italy's Amalfi Coast, Amsterdam's canals, Bolivia's Takesi Trail and more.
FLOATING WORLD
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Visiting Historic Beijing: A Guide to Sites and Resources (Nov., $24.95) by Robert L. Thorp focuses on 32 architectural monuments of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
FODOR'S
Fodor's Adventure Travel: Thrilling Getaways for the Spirited Traveler (Nov., $21.95) by Fodor's highlights land, air, water, animal and vehicle-based journeys.
FROMMER'S
Frommer's Dubai, First Edition (Sept., $19.99) by Alan Walbridge helps travelers make the most of this destination.
Frommer's Edinburgh & the Best of Scotland Day by Day, First Edition (Sept., $13.99) by Barry Shelby includes driving and special interest tours.
Frommer's 500 Places to See Before They Disappear, First Edition (Oct., $19.99) by Holly Hughes considers such endangered destinations as Rome's Coliseum and the snows of Kilimanjaro.
LONELY PLANET
Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2009: 832 Trends, Destinations, Journeys & Experiences for the Year Ahead (Sept., $22.99) by the editors of Lonely Planet.
MAPIN PUBLISHING
(dist. by antique Collectors' Club)
The Cultural Guide to Ahmedabad (Oct., $15) by Mallika Sarabhai, offers essays, photos, maps and more on this city in India.
MENASHA RIDGE PRESS
(dist. by PGW)
America's Top 50 Hikes: Hiking the Best of the Best (Nov., $22.95) by Jack Bennett profiles each walk with maps and photos.
MERCER UNIV. PRESS
Sacred Places: A Guide to the Civil Rights Sites in Atlanta, Georgia (Nov., $18) by Harry G. Lefever and Michael C. Page.
PINEAPPLE PRESS
St. Augustine and St. Johns County: A Historical Guide (Sept., $14.95) by William R. Adams focuses on America's oldest permanent settlement, in Florida.
ROARING FORTIES PRESS
Duke Ellington's New York (Oct., $14.95) by Elizabeth Ferber uses maps and archival images to explore the relationship between musician and city.
ROUGH GUIDES
Ultimate Adventures: A Rough Guide to Adventure Travel (Sept., $24.99) by Greg Witt grades its 200 entries by level of difficulty.
RUTGERS UNIV. PRESS
Astronomy and Space Exploration: A Guide to Scientific Sites Across America (Dec., $19.95) by Duane S. Nickell directs travelers to astronomy-themed locales.
SHERIDAN HOUSE
Fixing Positions: Trailer Sailing the West (Sept., $23.95) by Matts G. Djos looks at Lake Powell, the Pacific Northwest and Canada, Southern California and Mexico.
THAMES & HUDSON
Ancient Athens on 5 Drachmas a Day (Oct., $18.95) by Philip Matyszak offers a time traveler's guide to sightseeing, shopping and survival.
THOROGOOD PUBLISHING
(dist. by Stylus Publishing)
Speak the Culture: Great Britain (Jan., $24.95) by Andrew Whittaker explores the people and lifestyles that have shaped the British experience.
TRAVELERS' TALES
Cruise Confidential (Sept., $14.95) by Brian David Bruns. The author reveals what it's like to work for Carnival Cruise Lines. Author tour.
VIRGIN BOOKS
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Arctic Diary (Sept., $12.95) by Sam and Richard Branson chronicles the authors' expedition to the Arctic. 25,000 first printing.
VOYAGEUR PRESS
Route 66 Backroads: Your Guide to Scenic Side Trips & Adventures from the Mother Road (Nov., $24.99) by Jim Hinckley, photos by Kerrick James and Rick & Nora Bowers, combines practical info and a fresh look at this iconic highway.
WILDERNESS PRESS
Walking Chicago (Sept., $17.95) by Ryan Ver Berkmoes outlines 31 tours that explore scandalous sites, beaches, hidden gems and classic neighborhoods.
True Crime
JOHN BLAKE
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Wolf Man (Sept., $15.95) by Wensley Clarkson unveils the story behind trans-European mass murderer Francisco Arce Montes.
LYONS PRESS
The Boy in the Box: The Unsolved Case of America's Unknown Child (Sept., $16.95) by David Stout delves into a 1957 murder in Philadelphia.
STACKPOLE BOOKS
True Crime: Pennsylvania (Sept., $10.95) by Patricia A. Martinelli surveys crime in the state and highlights headline cases.
UNIV. OF MICHIGAN PRESS
When Evil Came to Good Hart (Sept.; $22.95, cloth $60) by Mardi Link examines the murders of a wealthy Detroit-area family in 1968.
War & Military
ANDREWS MCMEEL
The War in Quotes (Sept., $9.99) by Garry B. Trudeau uses Doonesbury.com's collection of quotations from world leaders to examine the recent history of the U.S. war in the Middle East.
NEW PRESS
Home Fronts: A Wartime America Reader (Sept., $19.95), edited by Michael S. Foley and Brendan P. O'Malley, reveals the effects of U.S. military ventures on life at home.
OSPREY PUBLISHING
(dist. by Random House)
Sticklers, Sideburns & Bikinis: The Military Origins of Everyday Words and Phrases (Oct., $15.95) by Graeme Donald romps through the military lingo adopted by civilians.
M.E. SHARPE
Grunts: The American Combat Soldier in Vietnam (Sept.; $24.95, cloth $64.95) by Kyle Longley depicts the military experience by examining political culture, training, service and homecoming.
UNIV. OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
Battleship Oklahoma: BB37 (Sept., $19.95) by Jeff Phister et al. chronicles the 32-year history of the USS Oklahoma (1914—1947), including her sinking and subsequent resurrection at Pearl Harbor.
ZENITH PRESS
B-52 Stratofortress at War (Sept., $19.99) by Nicholas Veronico charts the history of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress long-range heavy bomber.
Women's Studies
UNIV. OF NEW MEXICO PRESS
A Dolores Huerta Reader (Oct., $27.95) by Mario T. Garcia studies the life and views of the farm labor leader and civil rights advocate.