ADVANTAGE PUBLISHERS GROUP

Timeline History of Presidents and First Ladies (Apr., $22.95) by Barbara Greenman examines U.S. history from the White House perspective.

JOHN BLAKE/METRO BLAKE

(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)

Bees' Knees and Barmy Armies: Origins of the Words and Phrases We Use Every Day (Apr., $14.95) by Harry Oliver and Mike Mosedale.

DEBRETT'S

(dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)

Debrett's Guide for the Modern Gentleman (Mar., $29.95) by Tom Bryant embraces work, home, women, sports, food, travel and more.

READER'S DIGEST

I Used to Know That (Mar., $14.95) by Caroline Taggard triggers memories of fun facts learned in school. 75,000 first printing. $100,000 ad/promo.

My Grammar and I... Or Should That Be Me? (July, $14.95) by Caroline Taggard and J.A. Wines helps readers sharpen language skills and navigate grammatical minefields. 75,000 first printing.

STACEY INT'L.

(dist. by Interlink)

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Arabia (May, $35) by Mary Beardwood. Entries range from the food the Bedouin eat to the adventures of Sinbad the Sailor.