Fiction/Science Fiction & FantasyACEWolfsbane and Mistletoe (Oct., $24.95) by Charlaine Harris and Toni L.P. Kelner collects urban noir stories.Princeps' Fury: Book Five of the Codex Alera (Dec., $24.95) by Jim Butcher offers more challenges for Calderon legion captain Tavi.Bone Crossed: A Mercy Thompson Novel (Feb., $TBA) by Patricia Briggs continues the adventures of a shape-shifting car mechanic.BAEN BOOKSBelisarius I: Thunder at Dawn (Sept., $23) by Eric Flint and David Drake presents two novels featuring Belisarius, the finest general of his age.Duainfey (Sept., $24) by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller. A Fey uses his magic to elope with a young woman seeking to escape an arranged marriage.The Van Rijn Method (Jan., $22) by Poul Anderson. Volume 1 in the Technic Civilization series presents Nicholas Van Rijn, interstellar trader and capitalist.BALLANTINESwallowing Darkness (Oct., $26) by Laurell K. Hamilton begins with the discovery of heroine Meredith Gentry's mysterious twin pregnancy.BANTAM SPECTRAA Dance with Dragons (Oct., $30) by George R.R. Martin. The fifth installment in the Song of Ice and Fire saga describes the north of the Seven Kingdoms.DAWRiders of the Storm: Stratification #2 (Sept., $24.95) by Julie E. Czerneda is set in the distant world of Cersi.Foundation: Book One of the Collegium Chronicles (Oct., $25.95) by Mercedes Lackey continues the author's Valdemar series.Wings of Wrath: Book Two of the Magister Trilogy (Feb., $25.95) by C.S. Friedman revisits the fate of Prince Andovan and Kamala, the first female Magister.DEL REYThe Gypsy Morph: Genesis of Shannara (Sept., $27) by Terry Brooks. This trilogy's conclusion depicts the journey of the Elves of Cintra and a group of human children. 8-city author tour.Dragonheart: Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern (Oct., $27) by Todd McCaffrey. The author continues his mother's legacy by recounting the perils of a new dragon queen. 5-city author tour.DEL REY/LUCASBOOKSStar Wars: Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor (Sept., $27) by Matthew Stover tells how the new galaxy emperor snares Skywalker and his band in a deadly trap. 8-city author tour.The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia (Nov., $75) by Stephen J. Sansweet and Pablo Hidalgo covers the entire Star Wars universe, including material from films, books, comics, video games and more.EOSQueen of Oblivion (Dec., $25.95) by Giles Carwyn and Todd Fahnestock concludes the Heartstone Trilogy.Horizons: The Sharing Knife, Book 4 (Feb., $25.95) by Lois McMaster Bujold depicts the adventures of Fawn, a young farm girl, and Dag, a soldier-sorcerer.ORBITThe Magician's Apprentice (Feb., $24.99) by Trudi Canavan takes place 600 years before the events in the author's Black Magician Trilogy.PYRCity Without End: Book 3 of the Entire and the Rose (Feb., $25) by Kay Kenyon pits Titus Quinn against the people of the Rose.ROCThe Scourge of God: A Novel of the Change (Sept., $25.95) by S.M. Stirling. This second book in a trilogy is set a dozen years after A Meeting at Corvallis.Shade and Shadow (Jan., $24.95) by Barb and J.C. Hendee depicts an unlikely alliance between a sage, a vampire and a wolf.SOLARIS(dist. by Simon & Schuster)Arch Wizard (Dec., $24.99) by Ed Greenwood. Book 2 in the Falconfar Saga continues Rod Everlar's mission to triumph over evil. 40,000 first printing.THE STORY PLANT(dist. by Perseus)American Quest (Sept., $24.95) by Sienna Skyy. The first of four novels depicts lovers Bruce and Gloria as unwitting pawns in a cosmic battle of good and evil.TOR BOOKSPaul of Dune (Sept., $27.95) by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson explains how Paul Muad'Dib conquers the universe. 250,000 first printing.Ender in Exile (Nov., $24.95) by Orson Scott Card revisits Ender and his sister as they travel the colonies with the core of artificial intelligence that becomes Jane. 250,000 first printing.Bones of the Dragon (Jan., $24.95) by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. This first book in an epic fantasy sextet is set in a world of heroes, dragons, gods and magic. 200,000 first printing.Folklore, Myths & Legends
JOHN F. BLAIR
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Ghost Cats of the South (Sept., $19.95) by Randy Russell reveals what happens after the ninth life. Author tour.
JOHN BLAKE/METRO BOOKS
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The Christmas Book: A Treasury of Festive Facts (Oct., $24.95) by Patrick Harding dispenses facts surrounding the holiday's myths and magic.
PINEAPPLE PRESS
Grits and Grunts: A Treasury of Key West Tales, Lore, and Legends (Sept., $19.95) by Stetson Kennedy.
Gardening
ANOVA BOOKS/PAVILION
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Gardener's Pocket Companion (Sept., $13.95) by Vicky Bamforth gathers facts, curiosities, notes and quotes.
CORNELL UNIV. PRESS
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Illustrated Dictionary of Orchid Genera (Sept., $49.95) by Peggy Alrich lists more than 800 names published since the 1500s.
EXPERT GARDEN SERIES
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The Bedside Book of the Garden (Nov., $19.95) by D.G. Hessayon describes how people gardened in the past and contributed to today's gardens.
PELICAN PUBLISHING
Texas Public Gardens (Sept., $35) by Elvin McDonald, photos by Kevin Vandivier and Earl Nottingham, profiles the state's top sites.
RIO NUEVO PUBLISHERS
The Hot Garden (Feb., $40) by Scott Calhoun provides a guide to landscape design in dry climates.
TIMBER PRESS
Plant-Driven Design: Creating Gardens That Honor Plants, Place and Spirit (Sept., $34.95) by Scott Ogden and Lauren Springer Ogden explains how to marry plantsmanship and design without sacrificing either.
Trees for All Seasons: Broadleaved Evergreens for Temperate Climates (Nov., $39.95) by Sean Hogan provides detailed descriptions and photos of more than 300 small trees.
UNIV. OF GEORGIA PRESS
Vanished Gardens: Finding Nature in Philadelphia (Sept., $28.95) by Sharon White views an urban landscape through a gardener's eyes.
Gay & Lesbian Studies
BARRICADE BOOKS
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A City Comes Out: The Gay and Lesbian History of Palm Springs (Sept., $23.95) by David Wallace chronicles the noted resort's GLBT past.
STATE UNIV. OF NEW YORK
Same-Sex Partners: The Social Demography of Sexual Orientation (Nov., $75) by Amanda K. Baumle et al. examines the lives of same-sex partners in committed relationships.
UNIV. OF WISCONSIN PRESS
Sex Talks to Girls: A Memoir (Oct., $26.95) by Maureen Seaton explores the author's religious obsession, alcoholism, sexual orientation and mental illness.
Graphic Novels
DC COMICS
The Joker: Dark Knight(Oct., $19.99) by Brian Azzarello, art by Lee Bermejo. Who has the last laugh when the Joker returns from prison to battle the Penguin, the Riddler and other Gotham thugs?
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For(Nov., $25) by Alison Bechdel collects gems from the humorist's 11 Dykes volumes; includes 60 strips unpublished in book form.
MERRELL PUBLISHERS
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Gasoline(Oct., $24.95) by Dame Darcy. In this gothic fairy tale, a family of witches establishes a utopian commune.
ORION
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Eagle Annual: The Best of the 1950s Comic (Sept., $19.95) by Daniel Tatarsky collects comics from the Eagle archives as well as individual drawings and original ads.
SELLERS PUBLISHING
Vampires (Sept., $19.95) by Steve Bryant. A 3,000-year-old vampire reveals the details of his life story, including his battle with his own secret society.
TOKYOPOP
(dist. by HarperCollins)
I Luv Halloween Ultimate Twisted Edition, Vol. 1 (Sept., $16.99) by Ben Roman and Keith Giffen. This large-format edition gathers the original three volumes and includes bonus features.
VERTIGO
The Alcoholic (Sept., $19.99) by Jonathan Ames, art by Dean Haspiel, explores the heart of a failing writer who, after a doomed romance, searches for hope.
WILDSTORM
Heroes, Vol. 2 (Oct., $29.99) by various writers and artists collects the online comics based on the NBC-TV show.
Health, Fitness & Beauty
BENBELLA BOOKS
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The Great American Heart Hoax: Lifesaving Advice Your Doctor Should Tell You About Heart Disease (but Probably Never Will) (Dec., $24.95) by Michael Ozner, M.D., addresses the importance of prevention over surgery.
CENTER STREET
Get Positively Beautiful: The Ultimate Guide to Looking and Feeling Gorgeous (Oct., $21.99) by Carmindy. The makeup artist from TV's What Not to Wear offers self-help and cosmetics tips.
COLLINS LIFESTYLE
The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own (Sept., $23.95) by Nina Garcia. Former Elle fashion director and Project Runway judge compiles a shopping list of fashion essentials. 100,000 first printing.
The Joy Bauer Weight Loss Plan (Dec., $TBA) by Joy Bauer. The popular nutritionist shares a plan for losing three to 10 pounds the first week. 100,000 first printing.
CROWN
Breakthrough: The Changing Face of Medicine (Sept., $25.95) by Suzanne Somers explains how to combine traditional and “longevity” medicine for a more vibrant life. 600,000 first printing.
How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer, and Healthier from America's Favorite Medical Examiner (Oct., $24.95) by Jan Garavaglia, M.D. The Discovery Channel's “Dr. G” reveals the best way to live—by examining how people die. 150,000 first printing.
DA CAPO LIFELONG
Cancer Is a Bitch (or, I'd Rather Be Having a Midlife Crisis) (Oct., $22) by Gail Konop Baker considers midlife, motherhood, marriage and breast cancer.
FREE PRESS
YOU: Being Beautiful: The Owner's Manual to Inner and Outer Beauty (Nov., $26.95) by Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., explains how to stay lovely for life.
GOTHAM BOOKS
Tiki Barber's Pure Hard Workout (Oct., $30) by Tiki Barber and Joe Carini. The retired New York Giant and an NFL trainer outline ways to build muscle and strength.
GRAND CENTRAL/WELLNESS CENTRAL
Brain Surgeon (Feb., $26.99) by Keith Black, M.D. A neurosurgeon illustrates the brain's inner workings.
HAY HOUSE
The Secret Pleasures of Menopause (Oct., $14.95) by Christiane Northrup, M.D., shows women how to find sexual satisfaction after menopause. 150,000 first printing. Author tour.
HEALING ARTS PRESS
Total Reflexology: The Reflex Points for Physical, Emotional, and Psychological Healing (Nov., $29.95) by Martine Faure-Alderson examines how reflexology works in conjunction with alternative medicines.
HUDSON STREET PRESS
Randy Jackson's New You Plan (Nov., $24.95) by Randy Jackson. The American Idol judge outlines a weight-maintenance regimen based on his own struggles with dieting. Author tour.
MCGRAW-HILL
The Flexitarian Diet (Sept., $24.95) by Dawn Jackson Blatner introduces an approach to dieting without giving up meat.
MEREDITH BOOKS
“No Time to Diet” Diet (Dec., $24.95) offers calorie cards for restaurants, quick meals and 10-minute home workouts.
THOMAS NELSON
What's Age Got to Do with It? (Jan., $24.99) by Robin McGraw helps older women reclaim happiness in a youth-obsessed culture.
NORTH ATLANTIC BOOKS
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Living in the Moment (Sept., $29.95) by Gary Null. The NPR radio host encourages readers to reach their potential by distinguishing truth from past conditioning.
PROMETHEUS BOOKS
Chocolate—A Healthy Passion (Sept., $19.95) by Shara Aaron and Monica Bearden explores the origins, history, pleasures and benefits of chocolate.
RODALE
Flat Belly Diet! (Sept., $24.95) by Liz Vaccariello and Cynthia Sass leads readers through a day-by-day tummy-trimming diet. 200,000 first printing. Author tour.
The Younger (Thinner) You Diet: Break the Aging Code and Enjoy Effortless Weight Loss (Dec., $24.95) by Eric R. Braverman, M.D., presents a plan based on the role of brain chemistry in weight loss.
SIMON & SCHUSTER
The Pritikin Edge: 10 Essential Ingredients for a Long and Delicious Life (Sept., $24) by Robert A. Vogel, M.D., and Paul Tager Lehr. A cardiologist and the president of the Pritikin Organization provide a guide to weight loss and well-being. 175,000 first printing.
SPRINGBOARD PRESS
Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual: For Everyone from Beginner to Pro (Dec., $32) by Bobbi Brown. The cosmetics guru shares secrets and step-by-step instructions.
STERLING/HEARST
Cosmo's Sexiest Beauty Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Looking Gorgeous (Nov., $19.95). The magazine's editors reveal the latest beauty tricks and trends.
VIKING
Anticancer: A New Way of Life (Sept., $24.95) by David Servan-Schreiber, M.D. The author, a brain cancer survivor, advocates alternative ways to slow and prevent the disease.
WILEY
American Medical Association Complete Guide to Prevention and Wellness (Oct., $35) by the American Medical Association provides a guide to health and illness prevention.
History
ACADEMY CHICAGO
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Album of the Damned: Snapshots from the Third Reich (Oct., $39.95) by Paul Garson contains more than 350 photos taken by German civilians and soldiers. 25,000 first printing. Author tour.
ADVANTAGE PUBLISHERS GROUP
Timeline of Native Americans: The Ultimate Guide to North America's Indigenous People (Nov., $21.95) by Greg O'Brien includes an eight-page, double-sided poster.
ARCADE
The Templars: The Secret History Revealed (Jan., $25) by Barbara Frale sheds new light on the medieval world's most powerful military order.
ATLAS & CO.
(dist. by W.W. Norton)
Inside the Stalin Archives: Discovering the New Russia (Nov., $26) by Jonathan Brent draws a portrait of modern Russia as it enters a new era.
DUNCAN BAIRD
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Christianity: The Illustrated History: Church and Society, Culture and Civilization, Sacred Art and Architecture (Oct., $35), edited by Hans J. Hillerbrand, examines Christianity's development, substance, influence and sacred texts.
BARRON'S
1001 Days That Shaped the World (Oct., $35), edited by Peter Furtado, focuses on extraordinary moments that have changed history.
BEACON PRESS
Sowing Crisis: The Cold War and American Hegemony in the Middle East (Jan., $24.95) by Rashid Khalidi dissects the dynamics of power in the Cold War and its legacy in the Middle East. Author tour.
BEAUFORT BOOKS
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Homeland: From Clandestine Immigration to Israeli Independence (Sept., $24.95) by Mordecai Hacohen relates the events and figures instrumental in the foundation of the state of Israel.
BERKLEY
Asleep (Jan., $TBA) by Molly Caldwell Crosby chronicles America's fight against sleeping sickness.
BLACK DOG & LEVENTHAL
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The New York Times: The Complete Front Pages 1851—2008 (Oct., $60), edited by the New York Times, comprises 300 front pages in book form and 55,000 front pages on three companion CDs. $75,000 ad/promo.
BLOOMSBURY PRESS
The Irish Americans: A History (Nov., $30) by Jay P. Dolan recounts their history, beginning in the 18th century. 40,000 first printing.
BLUEBRIDGE
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The Popes of Avignon: A Century in Exile (Sept., $24.95) by Edwin Mullins details the “Babylonian captivity” of the medieval church in France.
BROADWAY BOOKS
Intrepid: The Epic Story of America's Most Legendary Warship (Sept., $26) by Bill White and Robert Gandt celebrates the famous warship's exploits; published to coincide with the Intrepid's Veteran's Day return to its pier in the Hudson River.
CAMBRIDGE UNIV. PRESS
A Revolution in Taste: The Rise of French Cuisine, 1650—1800 (Nov., $35) by Susan Pinkard traces the development of modern French food habits from their roots in the ancien régime.
CHICAGO REVIEW PRESS
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Kentucky Clay: Eleven Generations of a Southern Dynasty (Nov., $24.95) by Katherine Bateman maps the history of a Southern family.
CHICAGO REVIEW PRESS/LAWRENCE HILL BOOKS
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First Kill Your Family: Child Soldiers of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army (Feb., $24.95) by Peter Eichstaedt provides firsthand accounts of Uganda's destabilization.
CONTINUUM PUBLISHING
Land of Lincoln (Feb., $24.95) by Thomas Crump examines how the U.S. was transformed during Lincoln's lifetime.
CROWN
American Lightning: Terror, Mystery, Movie-Making, and the Crime of the Century (Sept., $24.95) by Howard Blum recounts the 1910 terrorist bombing of the Los Angeles Times Building and its aftermath. 80,000 first printing.
DA CAPO PRESS
Mona Lisa in Camelot: How Jackie Kennedy and Da Vinci's Masterpiece Charmed and Captivated a Nation (Oct., $24.95) by Margaret Leslie Davis describes how Jackie helped bring the Mona Lisa to America.
IVAN R. DEE
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Walter White: The Dilemma of Black Identity in America (Oct., $26) by Thomas Dyja portrays the man who helped create the legal strategy that led to Brownv.Board of Education.
DOUBLEDAY
Descartes' Bones: A Skeletal History of the Conflict Between Faith and Reason (Oct., $26) by Russell Shorto examines the debate between religion and science as seen through the lens of the philosopher's remains. 75,000 first printing. Author tour.
The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon (Feb., $27.50) by David Grann recalls Percy Harrison Fawcett, a British explorer who sought the fabled kingdom of El Dorado. 125,000 first printing. Author tour.
GIBBS SMITH
100 Years: Celebrating the Centennial of the NAACP, 1909—2009 (Feb., $40) by NAACP and the Crisis Publishing Company marks the activities of this significant group.
GLOBE PEQUOT
They Made Their Mark: An Illustrated History of the Society of Women Geographers (Sept., $29.95) by Jane Eppinga celebrates the accomplishments of some of the world's bravest women.
GLORIA/YES
(dist. by Abrams)
New York (Oct., $150), edited by Ben Arogundade, features newly commissioned historical and archival essays and photos from noted Gotham writers and photographers.
HARPER
A Short History of the United States (Oct., $27.95) by Robert V. Remini provides a history for the general reader. 40,000 first printing.
Quarrel with the King: The Story of an English Family on the High Road to Civil War (Nov., $27.95) by Adam Nicolson examines the Earl of Pembroke and his rebellion against a traitorous king. 40,000 first printing.
HARVARD UNIV. PRESS
The Fires of Vesuvius: Pompeii Lost and Found (Nov., $26.95) by Mary Beard discusses the puzzling history of Vesuvius from the sixth century B.C. to the present.
HILL AND WANG
The H.L. Hunley: The Secret Hope of the Confederacy (Oct., $26) by Tom Chaffin charts the history of the famous submarine that was excavated in 1995. Author tour.
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
Capitol Men: The Epic Story of Reconstruction Through the Lives of the First Black Congressmen (Sept., $30) by Philip Dray offers a new perspective on the tragic era of Reconstruction.
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV. PRESS
The Collectors of Lost Souls: Turning Kuru Scientists into Whitemen (Oct., $39.95) by Warwick Anderson relates the history of biomedical research on a mysterious disease that affected a tribe in New Guinea.
KNOPF
The Forever War (Sept., $25) by Dexter Filkins scrutinizes the chain of events that led to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. 150,000 first printing. 7-city author tour.
LIBRARY OF AMERICA
The Lincoln Anthology: 85 Writers on His Life and Legacy from 1860 to Now (Feb., $40), edited by Harold Holzer, celebrates the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth with a collection of new and old essays. 30,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo.
LYONS PRESS
Sugar of the Crop: My Journey to Find the Children of Slaves (Dec., $24.95) by Sana Butler reveals how slaves emerged from the Civil War to become caring parents and spouses.
MERCER UNIV. PRESS
Presidential Praise: Our Presidents and Their Hymns (Sept., $35) by C. Edward Spann and Michael E. Williams Sr. describes the influence of hymns on the lives and administrations of America's presidents.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF ENGLAND, WALES AND THE UNITED KINGDOM
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Princes of Wales: Royal Heirs and Their Lives in Waiting (Sept., $34.95) by David Loades examines a unique royal position and the characters who shaped it.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIV. PRESS
Before the Eyes of the World: Mexico and the 1968 Olympic Games (Oct., $35) by Kevin B. Witherspoon covers the protests and racial discord at the games and the student massacre outside.
W.W. NORTON
The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family (Sept., $35) by Annette Gordon-Reed portrays the multigenerational history of Thomas Jefferson's hidden slave family. 10-city author tour.
OXFORD UNIV. PRESS
From Colony to Superpower: U.S. Foreign Relations Since 1776 (Oct., $35) by George C. Herring chronicles America's rise from a colonial outpost to the world's greatest superpower.
The Day Wall Street Exploded: Terrorism, Capitalism, and the 1920 Bombing of New York (Jan., $27.95) by Beverly Gage recalls one of the worst attacks in U.S. history.
POWERHOUSE BOOKS
R.F.K.: A Photographer's Journal (June, $39.95) by Harry Benson provides an eyewitness account of Robert Kennedy's campaign for the presidential nomination.
PRINCETON UNIV. PRESS
Race, Religion, and Reform: Political Upheaval from Nat Turner to George W. Bush (Oct., $22.95) by Mark A. Noll considers how supporters and opponents of slavery and segregation have drawn equally on the Bible to justify their positions.
RIVERHEAD
The Wordy Shipmates (Oct., $24.95) by Sarah Vowell travels to 17th-century New England. 125,000 first printing. Author tour.
ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD
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We Hold These Truths... and Other Words That Made America (Sept., $17.95) by Paul Aron highlights 50 quotes from America's founders and founding documents.
RUNNING PRESS
Titanic : The Last Great Images (Sept., $40) by Robert Ballard with Ian Coutts features renderings by the ship's designers plus detailed underwater photos and charts of the debris field. 75,000 first printing.
SCALA
(dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)
Abraham Lincoln: Selections from the White House Collection and George Washington... (Nov., $9.95 each) by the curators of the White House collection present images associated with these presidents.
SIMON & SCHUSTER
The Irregulars: The Baker Street Spies in Wartime Washington (Sept., $29.95) by Jennet Conant details Roald Dahl's journey from pilot to wartime propagandist. 150,000 first printing.
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIV. PRESS
(dist. by CDC)
Debating the Civil War (Sept., $29.95), edited by John Y. Simon, collects 10 magazine articles by prominent historians originally published in North & South magazine.
SQUARE ONE
Macy's Magic—The Making of America's Grand Department Store (Oct., $34.95) by Robert Grippo spotlights the personalities, trends and successes of the celebrated emporium.
STACKPOLE BOOKS
Gettysburg Companion (Oct., $49.95) by Mark Adkin covers every aspect of the Civil War battle in text and illustrations.
STERLING/UNION SQUARE PRESS
The Last Lincolns: The Rise & Fall of a Great American Family (Oct., $24.95) by Charles Lachman examines the untold story of the acrimony that consumed the Lincolns following the president's assassination.
TEXAS TECH. UNIV. PRESS
The Death of Raymond Yellow Thunder and Other True Stories from the Nebraska—Pine Ridge Border Towns (Sept., $29.95) by Stew Magnuson examines the history of relations between Nebraska's white settlers and the South Dakota Oglalas.
TUTTLE
Showa Japan: The Tumultuous Legacy of Japan's Post-War Golden Age (Oct., $27.95) by Hans Brinckmann examines the impact of the Showa era (1926—1989) and its aftermath.
TWELVE
Titanic's Last Secrets: The Further Adventures of Shadow Divers John Chatterton and Richie Kohler (Nov., $26.99) by Brad Matsen chronicles the ship from its creation through its destruction.
UNIV. OF NEW MEXICO PRESS
Love in an Envelope: A Courtship in the American West (Sept., $24.95) by Daniel Tyler contains a 54-letter exchange between a Colorado farmer and an Iowa woman.
UNIV. OF PENNSYLVANIA PRESS
Smack: Heroin and the American City (Sept., $39.95) by Eric C. Schneider provides a history of the underworld drug.
UNIV. OF VIRGINIA PRESS
Founders on the Founders: Word Portraits from the American Revolutionary Era (Sept., $29.95) by John P. Kaminski investigates what the major figures of the young republic thought about one another.
UNIV. OF WISCONSIN/TERRACE BOOKS
Crunch! A History of the Great American Potato Chip (Nov., $26.95) by Dirk Burhans takes a historical look at one of America's favorite snack foods.
UNIV. PRESS OF COLORADO
A Remarkable Curiosity: Dispatches from a New York City Journalist's 1873 Railroad Trip Across the American West (Oct., $26.95) by Amos Jay Cummings, edited by Jerald T. Milanich.
Japanese-American Resettlement Through the Lens: Hikaru Iwasaki and the WRA's Photographic Section, 1943—1945 (Feb., $34.95) by Lane Hirayabashi et al. explores the War Relocation Authority's use of photography to resettle interned Japanese-Americans.
UNIV. PRESS OF FLORIDA
Glazed America: A Social History of the Doughnut (Sept., $24.95) by Paul R. Mullins studies the pastry and its relationship to people across geography and ethnic identities.
UNIV. PRESS OF KANSAS
Reinventing Richard Nixon: A Cultural History of an American Obsession (Sept., $29.95) by Daniel E. Frick reveals a figure who continues to expose key fault lines in the nation's self-definition.
WALKER & COMPANY
Now the Drum of War: Walt Whitman and His Brothers in the Civil War (Oct., $27) by Robert Roper places the Whitman family against the backdrop of the Civil War. 35,000 first printing.
WATERBROOK PRESS
Aurora (Sept., $17.99) by Jane Kirkpatrick examines a mid-19th-century utopian community and the crafts through which inhabitants expressed their deepest beliefs.
WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
Death of a Gunfighter: The Quest for Jack Slade, the West's Most Elusive Legend (Oct., $29.95) by Dan Rottenberg examines the American West through the life of the notorious gunfighter.
Humor
A & C BLACK
(dist. by Consortium)
Don'ts for Golfers (Sept., $4.95) by Sandy Green. This facsimile of a 1926 U.K. publication aces with hundreds of entertaining tips.
ANDREWS MCMEEL
Dilbert 2.0: 20 Years of Dilbert (Oct., $80) by Scott Adams presents more than 2,000 strips along with Adams's humorous asides.
CELEBRA
Red Carpet Suicide: A Survival Guide on Keeping Up with the Hiltons (Oct., $23.95) by Perez Hilton and Jared Shapiro diagnoses the consuming madness of celebrity addiction.
CELESTIAL ARTS PRESS
Not Guilty by Reason of Menopause (Sept., $12.95) by Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryant pairs heated ruminations with vintage photos.
CIDER MILL PRESS
(dist. by Sterling)
Grave Expectations: Planning “The End” Like There's No Tomorrow (Oct., $12.95) by Carmen Flowers and Sue Bailey digs up numerous suggestions for creative memorialization.
DUTTON
More Information than You Require (Oct., $24) by John Hodgman compiles pseudo facts into nonsensical articles, overlong lists and complex charts.
HARMONY
The Book of Animal Ignorance: Everything You Think You Know Is Wrong (Sept., $19.95) by John Mitchinson and John Lloyd offers miscellaneous misconceptions, mistakes and misunderstandings. 125,000 first printing.
INSIGHT EDITIONS
(dist. by Random House)
MAD About Politics: An Outrageous Pop-up Political Parody (Sept., $34.95) by the Usual Gang of Idiots concocts an interactive exposé of American political scandals. 25,000 first printing.
JIST PUBLISHING
The PITA Principle: How to Work with (and Avoid Becoming) a Pain in the Ass (Sept., $22.95) by Robert Orndorff and Dulin Clark suggests a humorous approach to dealing with difficult co-workers.
JONES BOOKS
Essentially English (Sept., $14.95) by Dan Green celebrates garden trolls, jellied eels and other quirky customs peculiar to Great Britain.
NBM
Forever Nuts: Happy Hooligan (Nov., $24.95) by Frederick Burr Opper compiles a selection of the goofy comic strips from the early 20th century.
QUIRK BOOKS
Pardon My Spanglish: One Man's Guide to Speaking the Habla (Sept., $19.95) by Bill Santiago. The standup comic riffs on lingual fusion.
SIMON SPOTLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
Why I Hate Your Guts (Oct., $24.95) by Jim Norton delivers diatribes on everyone or everything the author hates—including Heather Mills and Starbucks.
SKYHORSE PUBLISHING
(dist. by W.W. Norton)
Almost Green: How I Built an Eco-Room, Ditched My SUV, Alienated My In-Laws and Saved 1/6th of a Billionth of the Planet (Sept., $24.95) by James Glave recounts the author's attempts at sustainable living while eco-yuppies and local hunters engage in turf wars.
STERLING/HOLLAN
Doggie Style: I'm Too Sexy for My Collar (Sept., $7.95) by Mark McQueen. Photos of dolled-up dogs are captioned with quotes on beauty from the rich and famous.
VIKING
Why We Suck: A Feel-Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid (Nov., $24.95) by Denis Leary. The actor/comedian/honorary doctorate recipient fires sardonic barbs at all who take themselves too seriously. 5-city author tour.
VILLARD
The Devious Book for Cats: A Parody (Oct., $16) by Fluffy and Bonkers (aka Joe Garden et al.). Onion staff members satirize feline behavior.
Jeff Foxworthy's Complete Redneck Dictionary (Nov., $20) by Jeff Foxworthy. The comic's bestselling dictionaries are combined in this handy one-stop source of redneck hilarity.
Lifestyle
ADVANTAGE PUBLISHERS GROUP
100 Birds to See Before You Die (Oct., $19.95) by David Chandler and Dominic Couzens. Detailed entries describe the natural history and significance of each bird.
ALYSON BOOKS
Paws to Protect: Dogs Saving Lives and Restoring Hope (Sept., $24.95) by Sharon Sakson compiles stories of man's best friend coming to the rescue.
ANDREWS MCMEEL
Free-Range Knitter: The Yarn Harlot Writes Again (Oct., $16.99) by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee reveals the obsession, frustration, reflection and fun of the woolly craft. Author tour.
BLOOMSBURY USA
The Comeback: Seven Stories of Women Who Went from Career to Family and Back Again (Sept., $25) by Emma Gilbey Keller argues that women can have it all, just not all at once. 75,000 first printing.
BOWTIE PRESS
(dist. by Perseus)
Diva Dogs: Living the Fabulous Life (Sept., $14.95) by Jo Jo Harder. This style guide for trendy dogs and their owners defines petiquette, “spaw” treatments and more.
BROADWAY BOOKS
A Passion for Blue and White (Nov., $60) by Carolyne Roehm explores all shades of these everyday hues and shows ways to use them to create welcoming spaces.
CICO BOOKS
(dist. by Ryland Peters & Small)
Decorating with Blue and White (Sept., $29.95) by Gail Abbott features traditional and contemporary homes that make stylish use of the classic color duo.
COLLINS & BROWN
(dist. by Sterling)
Ultimate Knitting Bible: A Complete Reference with Step-by-Step Techniques (Oct., $29.95) by Sharon Brant. Some 400 illustrations guide both novice and expert.
CREATIVE PUBLISHING INTL.
One-of-a-Kind Weddings: Faux Florals and Candles (Jan., $18) by Laura Maffeo and Colleen Mullaney teaches how to create centerpieces and accessories that personalize a wedding.
DK PUBLISHING
Real Sex for Real Women (Nov., $25) by Laura Berman promotes confidence and sexual enjoyment by exploring topics from emotions and self-image to health and relationships.
EDIZIONI L'ARCHIVOLTO
(dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)
Bookcases (Jan., $125) by Silvio San Pietro selects the very best contemporary projects.
NICKY EPSTEIN BOOKS
(dist. by Sterling)
Nicky Epstein's Knitting on Top of the World: The Global Guide to Traditions and Techniques (Nov., $34.95) by Nicky Epstein offers an array of international patterns.
FILIPACCHI
(dist. by Hachette Book Group)
Car and Driver American Road Warriors: Classic Muscle Cars (Oct., $24.99) by the editors of Car and Driver magazine sports a book jacket that doubles as a poster.
FIRESIDE
All Pets Go to Heaven: The Spiritual Lives of the Animals We Love (Jan., $23.95) by Sylvia Browne discusses animals' purpose on earth and where they go after death.
FLAMMARION
Liaigre (Sept., $125) by Christian Liaigre with Thomas Luntz. The interior designer of the Mercer Hotel in New York and the Hotel Montalembert in Paris unveils his luxurious world.
ROBERT HALE
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Essential Poker (Sept., $22.95) by Graeme Sharpe. Great thinkers, gamblers and personalities comment on the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.
HARMONY
A Member of the Family: Cesar Millan's Guide to a Lifetime of Fulfillment with Your Dog (Oct., $25.95) by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier explains the most effective ways to bring a dog into one's household. 750,000 first printing.
INTERWEAVE PRESS
(dist. by IPG)
“It Itches”: A Stash of Knitting Cartoons (Oct., $12.95) by Franklin Habit gathers cartoons and essays on the knitting life, including knitting rivalries and the undeniable yarn-buying urge.
MANDALA PUBLISHING
(dist. by PGW)
The Good Karma Diet (Oct., $14.95) by Sharon Gannon explores the relationship between yoga and a vegetarian lifestyle.
MERRELL PUBLISHERS
(dist. by Perseus)
The Sustainable Home: The Essential Guide to Eco Building, Renovation and Decoration (Oct., $34.95) by Cathy Strongman.
MONACELLI PRESS
Bringing Paris Home (Oct., $45) by Penny Drue Baird presents advice on French decorative art for both connoisseurs and newcomers.
MORROW
Merry Christmas from... (Oct., $14.95) by Karen Robert features 150 funny, touching and inspiring cards from all over the country. 100,000 first printing.
NEW HOLLAND
(dist. by Sterling)
New Holland Professional: Upholstery: The Complete Guide to Professional Results (Oct., $27.95) by Malcolm Hopkins helps the neophyte build up a working knowledge of the various methods.
NORTH LIGHT BOOKS
(dist. by F+W)
Organize Now! A Week-by-Week Guide to Simplify Your Space and Your Life (Sept., $14.99) by Jennifer Ford Berry arms readers with maintenance tips to ensure success.
POINTED LEAF PRESS
(dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)
Houses in My Heart: Carleton Varney, A Decorator's Colorful Journey (Sept., $95) by Carleton Varney. The decorator who gained fame at New York's Dorothy Draper & Co. showcases his best projects.
CLARKSON POTTER
Celerie Kemble: To Your Taste—Creating Modern Rooms with a Traditional Twist (Nov., $45) by Celerie Kemble tells how to create spaces that are versatile, original and totally livable.
PRINCETON ARCHITECTURAL PRESS
(dist. by Chronicle Books)
To Each His Home (Oct., $45) by Bilyana Dimitrova tours eight extraordinary homes that express the owners' eccentric personalities.
QUADRILLE PUBLISHING
(dist. by IPS)
Urban Eco Chic (Sept., $29.95) by Oliver Heath. The British designer shows how to balance function and style while reducing environmental impact.
RIZZOLI
Narciso Rodriguez (Oct., $75) by Narciso Rodriguez and Betsy Berne. Rodriguez, best known for designing Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's wedding dress, reveals his inspiration and his process.
RYLAND PETERS & SMALL
Jane Packer's Guide to Flower Arranging (Sept., $29.95) by Jane Packer. The popular London florist imparts secrets for novices and experts.
Wedding Style (Jan., $29.95) by Carole Hamilton brims with creative ideas for the perfect wedding.
SELLERS PUBLISHING
The Cats of Kittyville (Oct., $16.95) by Best Friends Animal Society tells the stories of cats rescued and rehabilitated at the country's largest no-kill animal facility. 25,000 first printing.
SIMON & SCHUSTER
Domino: The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-Room Guide to Creating a Home That Makes You Happy (Oct., $32) by Deborah Needleman et al. offers tips, tricks and practical advice. 150,000 first printing.
SIMON SPOTLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
Freakin' Fabulous (Oct., $24.95) by Clinton Kelly. The cohost of TV's What Not to Wear dispenses his expertise on topics such as cashmere, bra fitting, thread counts, manners and much more.
SKYHORSE PUBLISHING
(dist. by W.W. Norton)
Mornings with Barney: The True Story of an Extraordinary Beagle (Nov., $21.95) by Dick Wolfsie tells the story of a newscaster and the dog who gave his career a new angle.
STACKPOLE BOOKS
Heritage Crafts Today: Tole Painting (Sept., $26.95) by Pat Oxenford. How to paint decorative floral designs on tinware.
STERLING/HEARST
House Beautiful The Home Book: Creating a Beautiful Home of Your Own (Oct., $35) by Carol Spier uses more than 500 color photos to guide readers in aspects of interior design.
Esquire The Handbook of Style: A Man's Guide to Looking Good (Jan., $14.95) by the editors of Esquire details the must-haves for the well-dressed man.
STERLING/LARK
Pretty Little Purses & Pouches (Nov., $17.95). The latest Pretty Little title focuses on trends in fabric and design for cellphone cases, wallets, daytime purses and evening bags.
STEWART, TABORI & CHANG
Zakka Sewing: 25 Japanese Projects for the Household (Sept., $24.95) by Therese Laskey and Chika Mori introduces the Japanese style of creating accessories for the home and wardrobe.
STOREY PUBLISHING
Made from Scratch (Dec., $18.95) by Jenna Woginrich uses a mix of inspiration and how-tos to incorporate homesteading skills into urban and rural lifestyles.
TAUNTON PRESS
Cabinology: A Handbook to Your Private Hideaway (Oct., $25) by Dale Mulfinger details the process of creating that perfect weekend retreat. 25,000 first printing.
TERRA
(dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)
The Power of Fashion: About Design and Meaning (Sept., $60), edited by Jan Brand, examines how fashion is integral to every facet of society.
TFH PUBLICATIONS
The Sit Down Come Heel Stay and Stand Book: A Step-by-Step Dog Training Achievement Program (Sept., $17.95) by Claire Arrowsmith uses charts, goals and star stickers to help your dog master the six essential training disciplines.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE BOOKS
(dist. by IPG)
Essential Knits for Kids: 20 Fresh, New Looks for Children Two to Five (Sept., $22.95) by Debbie Bliss details projects from simple cardigans to intricate Fair Isle knits.
UNICORN PRESS
(dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)
Boathouses (Nov., $75) by Clare Sherriff surveys the world's boathouses, from simple Greek shelters to multimillion-dollar university rowing clubs.
UNIVERSE
Porsche: The Fine Art of the Sports Car (Sept., $75) by Lucinda Lewis and William G. Scheller surveys the automobile from 1948 to the present, featuring all 48 models.
VENDOME PRESS
(dist. by Abrams)
Royal Jewels: From Charlemagne to the Romanovs (Sept., $75), edited by Diana Scarisbrick et al., studies royal jewelry's historical background and its role in politics; illustrated with photos and period paintings.
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM PUBLICATIONS
(dist. by Abrams)
The Story of the Supremes (Sept., $19.95) by Daryl Easlea traces the elaborate costumes of the singing group from the early days to the height of their success.
VILLARD
Izzy and Lenore: Two Dogs, an Unexpected Journey, and Me (Oct., $24) by Jon Katz explores the author's journey with a border collie and black Lab into hospice volunteer work. Author tour.
VOYAGEUR PRESS
Knitting Art: Expanding the Boundaries of Knitting (Oct., $35) by Karen Searle profiles 18 prominent “art knitting” artists alongside photos of their work.
WATSON-GUPTILL
Fashion Inside Out: Daniel V's Guide to How Style Happens from Inspiration to Runway and Beyond (Oct., $23.95) by Daniel Vosovic. The Project Runway finalist offers tips and how-tos for aspiring designers. 60,000 first printing. 10-city author tour.
WEIDENFELD & NICOLSON
(dist. by Sterling)
The Clutter Clinic: Organize Your Home in Seven Days (Sept., $24.95) by Romaine Lowery offers before and after images, simple suggestions and room-by-room guidance.
WHITE STAR
(dist. by Rizzoli)
A Cat's Life (Sept.), photos by Jane Burton, and A Dog's Life, photos by Araldo de Luca (Oct., $35 each), highlight the range of feline and canine emotions.
WILEY/HOWELL BOOK HOUSE
Basset Hound: Your Happy Healthy Pet, 2nd Ed. (Dec., $16.99) by Terry Albert complements the first edition with a 30-minute DVD and bonus chapter.
Literary Criticism & Essays
BLOOMSBURY USA
Sherlock Holmes Was Wrong: Reopening the Case of the Hound of the Baskervilles (Nov., $20) by Pierre Bayard playfully recreates the classic detective story. 50,000 first printing.
SARAH CRICHTON BOOKS
Alphabet Juice (Oct., $25) by Roy Blount Jr. celebrates the sonic and kinetic energies of letters and their combinations.
FRANCES LINCOLN
(dist. by PGW)
A Food Lover's Treasury (Oct., $16.95) by Julie Rugg and Lynda Murphy gathers literary extracts on food, cooking and dining.
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIV. PRESS
Literary Dallas (Oct., $29.50), edited by Fran Vick, collects essays, excerpts and poetry about Dallas from authors past and present.
UNIV. OF CHICAGO PRESS
The Writer as Migrant (Nov., $14) by Ha Jin consists of three interconnected essays on the theme of exile.
Nature & Environment
ABBEVILLE PRESS
Wonders of the Indian Wilderness (Oct., $185) by Erach Bharucha illustrates the diversity of Indian flora and fauna; includes more than 2,000 photos.
ABRAMS
Equus (Oct., $65) by Tim Flach provides insight into the dynamics and spirit of horses. 50,000 first printing.
ALLEN & UNWIN
(dist. by IPG)
Koala: Origins of an Icon (Oct., $22.95) by Stephen Jackson considers the marsupials' behavior, history and ongoing threats to their existence.
BEACON PRESS
Confessions of an Eco-Sinner: Tracking Down the Sources of My Stuff (Oct., $24.95) by Fred Pearce examines the sources of the author's material possessions and considers their social and environmental footprint.
CHRONICLE BOOKS
Birdscapes: A Pop-up Celebration of Bird Songs in Stereo Sound (Nov., $60) by Miyoko Chu and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology features color pop-ups, recordings of calls and illustrations of ecosystems.
DK PUBLISHING
Animal Life: Secrets of the Animal World Revealed (Oct., $50), edited by Charlotte Uhlenbroek, explains all aspects of animal behavior, from courtship rituals to feeding habits.
EARTH AWARE EDITIONS
(dist. by PGW)
Wildlands Philanthropy: The Great American Tradition (Oct., $65) by Tom Butler and Antonio Vizcaino presents essays and photos of landscapes bequeathed by American philanthropists.
GREYSTONE BOOKS
(dist. by PGW)
Bees: Nature's Little Wonders (Nov., $26) by Candace Savage uncovers their world and behavior.
HARPERONE
You Are Here: The Surprising Link Between What We Do and What That Does to the Environment (Oct., $25.95) by Thomas M. Kostigen explains how our actions at home affect people, places and things worldwide. 100,000 first printing.
The Green Collar Economy: How One Movement Can End Global Warming, Beat Poverty, and Unite America (Jan., $24.95) by Van Jones promises an ecological solution that cuts through the noise of today's myriad green movements. 60,000 first printing.
HATHERLEIGH PRESS
You Can Save the Earth (Sept., $12.95) by hatherleighfoundation.org outlines seven reasons why people should save the earth and ways to do it.
ISLAND PRESS
Where Our Food Comes From (Sept., $25.95) by Gary Nebhan recounts the travels and work of 19th-century botanist and geneticist Nikolai Ivanovich Vavilo.
MERRELL PUBLISHERS
(dist. by Perseus)
Wild Horses: Endangered Beauty (Oct., $24.95) by Traer Scott celebrates the history, habitat and plight of these equines; a portion of sales proceeds goes to the ASPCA.
MIT PRESS
CO2 Rising: The World's Greatest Environmental Challenge (Oct., $22.95) by Tyler Volk investigates the global carbon cycle and the human-caused disturbances to it.
MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS
The Owl and the Woodpecker: Encounters with North America's Most Iconic Birds (Oct., $24.95) by Paul Bannick showcases these avians' natural rhythms while exploring more than 41 bird species.
NEW WORLD LIBRARY
(dist. by Perseus/PGW)
Solitude (Sept., $23.95) by Robert Kull recounts the author's year living alone on an island in the Patagonian wilderness.
SIERRA CLUB BOOKS
(dist. by PGW)
Holy Ground: A Gathering of Voices on Caring for Creation (Nov., $20), edited by Lyndsay Moseley and the staff of Sierra Club Books, gathers writings on the moral and spiritual imperative of stewardship.
SPIEGEL & GRAU
American Buffalo (Dec., $24.95) by Steven Rinella traces the author's solo journey to Alaska in search of wild buffalo. 75,000 first printing. Author tour.
UNIV. OF NORTH CAROLINA PRESS
The Gulf Stream: Tiny Plankton, Giant Bluefin, and the Amazing Story of the Powerful River in the Atlantic (Sept., $28) by Stan Ulanski delves into the science and history of one of the earth's last vestiges of wilderness.
VOYAGEUR PRESS
Snowflakes (Oct., $20) by Kenneth Libbrecht compiles more than 600 color photos in microphotography of snow crystals.
New Age
ATRIA/BEYOND WORDS
Spiritual Liberation (Nov., $24) by Michael Bernard Beckwith delivers a message about awakening to the power within.
COLLINSDESIGN
The Vision Board: Unlock the Secret to an Extraordinary Life (Nov., $24.95) by Joyce Schwarz explains the canvases that serve as motivational life and career maps.
CROSSING PRESS
The Good Cat Spell Book (Oct., $15.95) by Gillian Kemp serves as a feline/human guide to spell-casting.
HAY HOUSE
Mystical Traveler: How to Advance to a Higher Level of Spirituality (Sept., $22.95) by Sylvia Browne delineates the difference between mystical travelers and mission life entities. 100,000 first printing. Author tour.
IBIS
(dist. by Red Wheel/Weiser)
The Necronomicon (Dec., $125), edited by Simon. The original editor returns to revise the 1977 first edition as a deluxe hardcover.
KüNATI
(dist. by IPG)
Quantum Tarot (Sept., $26.95) by Kay Stopforth, illus. by Chris Butler, combines theories of quantum physics, traditional tarot archetypes and New Age wisdom.
LLEWELLYN PUBLICATIONS
Veritable Key of Solomon (Sept., $65) by Stephen Skinner presents the centuries-old textbook of magic in a new translation.
NEW HOLLAND
(dist. by Sterling)
The Key to Your Dreams: Unlock the Power of Your Dreams (Sept., $14.95) by Tamara Trusseau uses the link between the conscious and subconscious world to unify the mind, body and spirit.
NEW WORLD LIBRARY
(dist. by Perseus/PGW)
Soul Currency (Oct., $22.95) by Ernest D. Chu tells how to invest spiritual assets and discover a prosperous, fulfilling life.
SHAMBHALA
(dist. by Random House)
Quiet Mind: A Beginner's Guide to Meditation (Oct., $14), compiled and edited by Susan Piver, features lessons from six leading teachers; includes CD.
STYLUS PUBLISHING
Sentipensante (Sensing/Thinking) Pedagogy: Educating for Wholeness, Social Justice and Liberation (Oct., $27.50) by Laura I. Rendón.
WATKINS
(dist. by Sterling)
Celtic Wisdom: Timeless Wisdom in Poetry and Prose (Sept., $7.95) by Gerald Benedict gathers inspirational wisdom.
Performing Arts & Film
ABRAMS
Grateful Dead 365 (Sept., $29.95) by Holly George-Warren follows the band's evolution from 1965 in text and photos.
ABRAMS IMAGE
New York Dolls: The Photographs of Bob Gruen (Oct., $24.95) by Bob Gruen compiles 200 images of the band with commentary on its iconic style.
AMERICAN UNIV. IN CAIRO PRESS
(dist. by IPM)
The Golden Years of Egyptian Cinema: 1936—1967 (Sept., $45) by Sherif Boraie celebrates black-and-white Arabic films from the mid-20th century.
ANGRY PENGUIN
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day: The Inside Story (Sept., $49.95) by Bob Carruthers pairs a track-by-track analysis of every recording with a complete history.
BLACK DOG & LEVENTHAL
(dist. by workman)
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Forty Years of Life on the Street (Oct., $40) by Louise Gikow studies every aspect of this iconic show; includes 400 color photos. 50,000 first printing. $60,000 ad/promo.
CHRONICLE BOOKS
Shall We Dance? (Sept., $50). Photos by Brian Lanker document dance in the U.S. and show how central it is to the American character; foreword by Maya Angelou.
CONTINUUM PUBLISHING
Psycho in the Shower: The History of Cinema's Most Famous Scene (Jan., $19.95) by Philip J. Skerry scrutinizes the shower scene in Hitchcock's Psycho.
DUFOUR EDITIONS
Laughter and Grandeur (Sept., $99.95) by Philip Freund. The fourth volume in the Stage by Stage series focuses on drama from the early 17th through the 18th century.
HAL LEONARD BOOKS
The Modern Era of the Les Paul Legacy: 1968—2008 (Sept., $40) by Robb Lawrence. Part two of the author's series documents Paul's many innovations and contributions to the music world.
POWERHOUSE BOOKS
But That's Another Story: A Photographic Retrospective of Milton H. Greene (Nov., $65) by Joshua Greene and Amy Greene. Greene's son and widow reproduce his photos of actors and artists that have been largely unavailable since his 1985 death.
READER'S DIGEST BOOKS
Where Were You When... the Music Played?(Oct., $29.95) by Michael Heatley uses photos and personal recollections to preserve popular music moments from 1955 to 2008.
RUNNING PRESS
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story (Sept., $50) by Richard Schickel and George Perry takes a photo-filled look at the 85-year-old studio, its films and its stars. 100,000 first printing.
SOURCEBOOKS
Country Music: The Masters (Nov., $65) by Marty Stuart. This photographic love letter to such stars as Johnny Cash, June Carter and Loretta Lynn is packaged with an audio CD. Author tour.
TASCHEN
The Godfather Family Album (Nov., $400), edited by Paul Duncan. Selections from set photographer Steve Shapiro's archives document the making of the movie trilogy; available as a limited edition of 1,000 numbered copies signed by Shapiro.
TEXAS A&M UNIV. PRESS
Texas Blues: The Rise of a Contemporary Sound (Nov., $40) by Alan Govenar focuses on this distinctive music's increasing dominance on the contemporary scene.
TITAN BOOKS
(dist. by Random House)
The Spirit: The Movie Visual Companion (Dec., $30) by Mark Cotta Vaz accompanies the forthcoming film directed by Frank Miller.
UNIV. OF ARKANSAS PRESS
The Oxford American Book of Great Music Writing (Oct., $34.95), edited by Marc Smirnoff, marks the 10th anniversary of Oxford American magazine's music issue.
UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA PRESS
Douglas Fairbanks (Oct., $45) by Jeffrey Vance with Tony Maietta profiles the early film star who cofounded United Artists and served as first president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
VOYAGEUR PRESS
Whole Lotta Led Zeppelin: The Illustrated History of the Heaviest Band of All Time (Oct., $40) by Jon Bream collects tributes by rock journalists and behind-the-scenes photographs.
WESLEYAN UNIV. PRESS
Challenges: A Memoir of My Life in Opera (Sept., $27.95) by Sarah Caldwell with Rebecca Matlock profiles the founder/director of the Opera Company of Boston.
Philosophy
CLIFF ROAD BOOKS
The Art of War (Oct., $75) by Sun Tzu. This encyclopedic edition features five translated ancient Japanese texts; includes period details and more than 1,000 photographs.
COUNTERPOINT
(dist. by PGW)
Living Without God: New Directions for Atheists, Agnostics, Secularists, and the Undecided (Sept., $25) by Ronald Aronson explores how 21st-century secularists can lead moral, committed and meaningful lives.
CRANE HILL
The Whole Heart of I Ching (Oct., $14.95) by John A. Bright-Fey presents a new, annotated translation of the Chinese classic.
HENRY HOLT
This I Believe: More Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women (Oct., $23) by Jay Allison and Dan Gediman provides a second helping of stories from the eponymous NPR series.
KODANSHA INT'L
Yojokun: Life Lessons from a Samurai (Jan., $19.95) by Kaibara Ekiken, trans. by William Scott Wilson. The 17th-century physician combines his knowledge of holistic health with principles of chii and jin.
QUEST BOOKS
(dist. by nbn)
Creative Evolution: A Physicist's Resolution Between Darwinism and Intelligent Design (Oct., $26.95) by Amit Goswami calls for a reconciliation between those who deny evolution and those who reject the idea of intelligent design.
Fall 2008 Hardcovers (Part 3)
Jun 30, 2008
A version of this article appeared in the 06/30/2008 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline:
