Fall 2008 Trade Paperbacks (Part 1)

Art & Architecture

ACTAR D

Total Housing (Nov., $52) byAlbert Ferre suveys the most compelling international contemporary housing projects.

ALLWORTH PRESS

Managing Design Strategies: Using Design to Achieve Key Business Objectives (Oct., $24.95), edited by Thomas Lockwood, studies the relationship of design to brands, customers and revenues. Copublished with Design Management Institute.

ANTIQUE COLLECTORS' CLUB

The Timeline Book of Van Gogh (Sept., $9.95) by Nadia Marchioni shows the evolution of the artist's styles.

ASIAN ART MUSEUM

(dist. by Tuttle)

Persian Ceramics: From the Collections of the Asian Art Museum (Nov., $25) by Aimée Froom discusses artifacts from the fourth millennium B.C. through the 1800s.

DUNCAN BAIRD

(dist. by Sterling)

The Secret Language of Art: The Illustrated Decoder of Symbols and Figures in Western Painting (Sept., $24.95) by Sarah Carr-Gomm annotates key figures, themes, events and symbols.

BATSFORD

(Dist. by Sterling)

1960s Fashion Print: A Sourcebook (Sept., $24.95) by Marnie Fogg explores fashion prints produced by such design pioneers as Andy Warhol, Marimekko and Celia Birtwell.

CASSELL ILLUSTRATED

(dist. by Sterling)

Defining Moments in Art: Over a Century of the Greatest Artists, Exhibitions, People, Artworks and Events That Rocked the Art World (Oct., $24.95), edited by Mike Evans, covers well-known and lesser-known 20th-century art.

COLLINSDESIGN

DEFinition: The Art and Design of Hip-Hop (Oct., $29.95) by Cey Adams and Bill Adler documents the culture's impact on the visual arts.

5 CONTINENTS EDITIONS

(dist. by Abrams)

Jochen Gerz: Save the Moon (Sept., $29.95), edited by Matteo Balduzzi, examines a public artwork that involved nearly 3,000 people over the course of one year.

FOX CHAPEL PUBLISHING

(dist. by IPG)

Studio Furniture of the Renwick Gallery (Sept.; $30, cloth $60) by Oscar P. Fitzgerald highlights 84 pieces from the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Traditional American Rooms (Nov., $35) by Brent Hull showcases 20 rooms from the Georgian and Federal periods on display at the Winterthur Museum.

GETTY PUBLICATIONS

The History of the Church in Art (Dec., $24.95) by Rosa Giorgi is an illustrated guide to the objects, events and people in the history of the Christian church.

HAMLYN

(dist. by Sterling)

Pastels in 10 Steps: Learn All the Techniques You Need in Just One Painting (Sept., $17.95) by Ian Sidaway.

LONG RIVER PRESS

(dist. by Consortium)

Shanghai Style: Art and Design Between the Wars (Sept., $24.95) by Lynn Pan explores the art and history from the 1920s to the 1940s.

METROPOLIS BOOKS

(dist. by D.A.P.)

Expanding Architecture (Oct., $34.95), edited by Bryan Bell and Katie Wakeford, maps an emerging geography of architectural activists.

MIT PRESS

World's Greatest Architect (Sept., $17.95) by William J. Mitchell examines the systems of function and meaning currently operating in buildings, cities and global networks.

MUSEUM OF MODERN ART

(dist. by D.A.P.)

Vincent Van Gogh: The Starry Night (Sept., $9.95) by Richard Thomson looks at the painting in the context of its creation.

NEW HOLLAND

(dist. by Sterling)

A Voyage Round the World in Paintings (Oct., $39.95) by Julie Askew uses sketches, paintings and diary entries to provide a glimpse into an artist's mind.

NORTH ATLANTIC BOOKS

(dist. by Random House)

The Unknown Hieronymus Bosch: A Provocative Illustrated Study of Bosch's Spiritual Life Based in Part on a Previously Unknown Major Work (Sept., $29.95) by Kurt Falk.

W.W. NORTON

Frank Lloyd Wright: Essential Texts (Sept., $25), edited by Robert Twombly, gathers the architect's most influential writings. A Norton Book for Architects and Designers.

PHAIDON PRESS

(dist. by Hachette Book Group)

Nedko Solakov: 99 Fears (Oct., $29.95) by Nedko Solakov presents a collection of ink and paper drawings.

PIE BOOKS

(dist. by Rizzoli)

Flower, Bird: Traditional Patterns in Japanese Design (Sept., $35), edited by Nobuyoshi Hamada, features 200 beloved traditional motifs.

PRINCETON ARCHITECTURAL PRESS

(dist. by Chronicle Books)

Over and Over: A Catalog of Hand-Drawn Patterns (Sept., $35) by Michael Perry collects work from 50 designers.

ROCKPORT

Essential Fashion Illustration: Men (Dec., $35) by Chidy Wayne contains instructions for technical drawings of human bodies and fashion.

Field Guide: How to Be a Graphic Designer (Jan., $30) by Maia Francisco covers everything from fundamental concepts to the details of running a business.

STERLING/LARK

Skulls (Oct., $14.95) by Noah Scalin describes 150 cut-paper skulls from Scalin's popular Web site.

TATE PUBLISHING

(dist. by Abrams)

Gustav Klimt: Painting, Design, and Modern Life (Sept., $50) by Christoph Grunenberg and Tobias G. Natter explores the artist's role as a founder and leader of the Vienna Secession.

TURNER

(dist. by D.A.P.)

Goya and Italy (Sept., $69), edited by Joan Sureda, features essays by scholars on the significance of the painter's yearlong stay in Rome.

UNIV. OF WASHINGTON PRESS

S'abadeb, the Gifts: Pacific Coast Salish Art and Artists (Nov., $40) by Barbara Brotherton traces the development of Salish art from prehistory to present-day works. Published in conjunction with Seattle Art Museum.

UNIV. PRESS OF MISSISSIPPI

On the Wall: Four Decades of Community Murals in New York City (Feb.; $35, cloth $65) by Janet Braun-Reinitz and Jane Weissman surveys neighborhood art.

WATSON-GUPTILL

Astonishing Fantasy Worlds: The Ultimate Guide to Drawing Adventure Fantasy Art (Oct., $21.95) by Christopher Hart covers a wide range of characters and genres.

Biography & Memoir

ALGONQUIN BOOKS

Greasy Rider: Two Dudes, One Old Fast-Food-Fueled Mercedes, and a Cross-Country Trip in Search of Greener Pastures (Oct., $15.95) by Greg Melville recounts a coast-to-coast road trip in a vegetable oil–fueled car. 8-city author tour.

AMADEUS PRESS

(dist. by Hal Leonard Books)

American Muse: The Life and Times of William Schuman (Oct., $34.95) by Joseph Polisi explores the Pulitzer Prize–winning composer's life.

AMISTAD

The Naked Truth: Young, Beautiful, and (HIV) Positive (Sept., $14.95) by Marvelyn Brown reveals how a nonpromiscuous straight woman contracted HIV and how she manages to stay hopeful. 50,000 first printing.

BALLANTINE

Ms. Cahill for Congress: One Fearless Teacher, Her Sixth-Grade Class, and the Election That Changed Their Lives Forever (Sept., $14) by Tierney Cahill and Linden Gross asserts that money doesn't always win votes.

CHECKMARK BOOKS

Barack Obama (Nov., $11.95) by Heather Lehr Wagner spotlights the Democratic presidential candidate.

COACH HOUSE BOOKS

(dist. by Northwestern Univ. Press)

Saudade: The Possibilities of Place (Oct., $16.95) by Anik See questions the distance between want and privilege through a series of travel essays.

COLOSSUS BOOKS

(dist. by IPG)

Black Eyed Peas... an Unauthorized Biography (Sept., $16.95) by Jake Brown considers the hip-hop group's career and artistic contributions.

COUNTERPOINT

(dist. by PGW)

Trash Fish: A Life (Oct., $14.95) by Greg Keeler explores a boy's obsession with fish as a means to escape the challenges of growing up.

CUMBERLAND HOUSE

Best Little Stories of Winston Churchill (Oct., $16.95) by C. Brian Kelly with Ingrid Smyer Kelly. Rare stories shed new light on the iconic prime minister.

DAVID & CHARLES

(dist. by F+W)

Churchill: The Greatest Briton Unmasked (Oct., $16.99) by Nigel Knight contends that the wartime leader's effect on Britain was actually harmful.

WM. B. EERDMANS

A Short Life of Jonathan Edwards (Sept., $15) by George M. Marsden focuses on the famed theologian.

FEMINIST PRESS

(dist. by Perseus)

Walking the Precipice: Witness to the Rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan (Dec., $14.95) by Barbara Bick shares pivotal eyewitness accounts of such events as the assassination of Massoud.

FULCRUM PUBLISHING

Buffalo Gal: A Memoir (Oct., $15) by Laura Pedersen offers a humorous look at growing up in upstate New York during the 1970s. $25,000 ad/promo. Author tour.

GARNET PUBLISHING

(dist. by IPM)

Brownies and Kalashnikovs: A Saudi Woman's Memoir of American Arabia and Wartime Beirut (Feb., $22.95) by Fadia Basrawi describes a journey through two different Middle Eastern worlds.

GEMMAMEDIA

(dist. by IPS)

Lola's Luck: My Life Among the California Gypsies (Sept., $20) by Carol Miller examines the subgroup in America.

GRAND CENTRAL

Dream in Color: How the Sánchez Sisters Are Making History in Congress (Sept., $12.99) by Linda and Loretta Sánchez reveals how the California family's values and determination have led to the sisters' success.

HARPER PERENNIAL

Immoveable Feast (Oct., $13.95) by John Baxter. The author of We'll Always Have Paris learns how Christmas is celebrated in his adopted city. 30,000 first printing.

INDIANA UNIV. PRESS

Richard Pryor: The Life and Legacy of a “Crazy” Black Man (Oct., $19.95), edited by Audrey Thomas McCluskey, pays tribute to the comedic legend.

INTERLINK

Bob Marley: A Life (Sept., $17) by Garry Steckles presents new material about the reggae genius.

OLD STREET PUBLISHING

(dist. by Consortium)

Cutting Up Playgirl: A Memoir of Sexual Disappointment (Nov., $15.95) by Carrie Jones recounts the author's disenchantment.

ORION

(dist. by Sterling)

Sid Vicious: No One Is Innocent (Nov., $14.95) by Alan Parker examines the life of the Sex Pistols front man.

PROMETHEUS BOOKS

Phony! How I Faked My Way Through Life (Sept., $16.95) by Andrea Stanfield. After telling a lie that became instrumental in her professional life, the author realized she could get away with shortcuts.

SEAL PRESS

(dist. by PGW)

Sweet Charlotte's Seventh Mistake (Oct., $18.95) by Cori Crooks reveals through photos and letters the story of the author's con-artist mother and missing father.

SERIF

(dist. by Interlink)

The Slaves of the Cool Mountains: Travels Among Head-Hunters and Slave-Owners in South-West China (Sept., $17.95) by Alan Winnington brings back into print the 1959 memoir by the first European to leave the area alive.

SHERIDAN HOUSE

Mary's Voyage: The Adventures of John and Mary Caldwell—a Sequel to Desperate Voyage (Nov., $19.95) by Matthew M. Douglas charts a couple's round-the-world trip in a small craft.

SOURCEBOOKS

Confessions of a Working Girl: A True Story (Sept., $15.95) by Miss S. A top-paid London and New York escort recalls her first year on the job.

SPIEGEL & GRAU

Coal into Diamonds (Feb., $16) by Beth Ditto relates how the glam lesbian indie rocker left her Arkansas upbringing. 30,000 first printing.

SUNSTONE

A Civil General (Nov., $24.95) by David Stinebeck and Scannell Gill details the life of Civil War hero Gen. George Henry Thomas.

SUTTON

(dist. by Trafalgar Square /IPG)

King Zog: Self-Made Monarch of Albania (Sept., $34.95) by Jason Tomes. How an unusual ruler created his kingdom without the help of royal connections.

UNIV. OF MISSOURI PRESS

Adventures in Pen Land: One Writer's Journey from Inklings to Ink (Oct., $19.95) by Marianne Gingher traces the bumpy journey to the publication of her first novel.

Business & Personal Finance

AMACOM

How to Succeed in Business Using LinkedIn: Making Connections and Capturing Opportunities on the World's #1 Business Networking Site (Sept., $19.95) by Eric Butow and Kathleen Taylor tells how to leverage this site to career advantage.

Stop Foreclosure Now: Save Your House if You Can, Save Your Credit if You Can't (Sept., $19.95) by Lloyd Segal.

BEAUFORT BOOKS

(dist. by Midpoint Trade)

Food Jobs: 150 Great Jobs from the Quirky to the Sublime (Sept., $19.95) by Irena Chalmers shows how to turn a passion for chow into a career.

BERRETT-KOEHLER

(dist. by IPS)

More than Money: Questions Every MBA Needs to Answer (Oct., $19.95) by Mark Albion describes a meaningful life in terms of risks and rewards.

NICHOLAS BREALEY

(dist. by NBN)

Future Files: The 5 Trends That Will Shape the Next 50 Years (Oct., $22.95) by Richard Watson predicts how the world might change by 2050.

CAREER PRESS

More than a Minute: How to Be an Effective Leader and Manager in Today's Changing World (Sept., $14.99) by Holly G. Green offers management advice.

CHELSEA GREEN

Finding the Sweet Spot: The Natural Entrepreneur's Guide to Responsible, Sustainable, Joyful Work (Sept., $17.95) by Dave Pollard suggests how readers can find work they care about.

COLLINS BUSINESS

Financially Ever After: The Couples' Guide to Managing Money (Dec., $15.95) by Jeff D. Opdyke lays the groundwork for a healthy financial life together.

DA CAPO LIFELONG

One Year to an Organized Work Life: From Your Desk to Your Deadlines, the Week-by-Week Guide to Eliminating Office Stress for Good (Jan., $16.95) by Regina Leeds.

DAVIES-BLACK

(dist. by NBN)

5 Steps to Expert: How to Go from Business Novice to Elite Performer (Nov., $22.95) by Paul G. Schempp details specific characteristics that pave the road to advancement.

DOUGLAS & MCINTYRE

(dist. by PGW)

Ikonica: A Field Guide to Canada's Brandscape (Sept., $32.95) by Jeannette Hanna and Alan Middleton takes an irreverent view of the country's brand landscape.

ENTREPRENEUR PRESS

Uncensored Strategies: A Guide to Selling Your Customers What They Really Want—No Matter What Business You're In (Oct., $19.95) by Sydney Biddle Barrows and Dan Kennedy reveals exclusive sales secrets.

101 Ways to Turn Your Business Green (Oct., $19.95) by Rich Mintzer teaches ways to modify industry practices while increasing profits.

FT PRESS

The Truth About Customers (Oct., $18.99) by Michael Solomon delivers simple information for attracting and keeping a clientele.

HARVARD BUSINESS PRESS

Exercising Leadership (Jan., $24.95) by Ronald A. Heifetz et al. demonstrates hands-on methods for implementing “adaptive” direction.

INFORMATION TODAY

The Mobile Marketing Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Dynamic Mobile Marketing Campaigns (Sept., $29.95) by Kim Dushinski examines ways to gain a competitive edge.

KOGAN PAGE

The Essential Guide to Employee Engagement (Sept., $45) by Sarah Cook uses case studies to show how to measure and increase staff participation.

KÜNATI

(dist. by IPG)

Blogertize: A Leading Expert Shows How Your Blog Can Be a Money-making Machine (Jan., $19.95) by Derek Armstrong presents proven ways with photos, charts and graphs.

MCGRAW-HILL

Green Business Basics (Sept., $12.95) by Nick Dallas offers tested techniques to create a more energy-efficient and profitable enterprise.

The Brand Called You: Make Your Business Stand Out in a Crowded Marketplace (Nov., $16.95) by Peter Montoya with Tim Vandehey considers the skills needed for personal branding.

MIDPOINT TRADE BOOKS

Robbed at Penpoint (Sept., $21.95) by Randy Johnston. An attorney describes devious schemes used by lawyers, stockbrokers and business partners to steal money. 20,000 first printing. $45,000 ad/promo.

NEW HOLLAND

(Dist. by Sterling)

Write On! The No-Nonsense Guide to Professional Writing (Sept., $12.95) by Martin Gurdon teaches professional standards for composing newsletters, articles and more.

NOVA VISTA PUBLISHING

(dist. by AtlasBooks)

Time Out for Salespeople (Sept., $19.99) by Nova Vista editors is a page-a-day book for self-managing busy schedules.

PRENTICE HALL PRESS

How to Say It: Marketing with New Media—A Guide to Promoting Your Small Business Using Websites, E-zines, Blogs, and Podcasts (Sept., $16.95) by Lena Claxton and Alison Woo.

PROMETHEUS BOOKS

Foreclosure Nation: Mortgaging the American Dream (Oct., $18.95) by Shari B. Olefson explains how to guard against foreclosure.

QUILL DRIVER BOOKS

Secrets of Social Media Marketing: How Online Communities and Customer Advocates Can Turbo-Charge Your Business (Oct., $15.95) by Paul Gillin offers practical advice on strategies, tools and tactics.

SQUARE ONE

The New Art of Negotiating: How to Close Any Deal (Sept., $15.95) by Gerard Nierenberg and Henry H. Calero is expanded to meet the challenges of today's business world. 30,000 first printing .

STEWART, TABORI & CHANG

Work's a Bitch and Then You Make It Work (Jan., $15.95) by Andrea Kay advises quitting self-defeating cycles to find rewarding careers.

WORKMAN

I Will Teach You How to Be Rich: A 12-Week Program to Put You on the Road to Financial Success (Jan., $13.95) by Ramit Sethi pitches advice to young people pursuing financial goals.

Child Care & Parenting

ADAMS MEDIA

Break the Co-Sleeping Habit: The Path to Raising Secure Children—Toddlers Through Teens (Feb., $14.95) by Valerie Levine suggests methods for getting kids to sleep alone.

AMACOM

Raising Freethinkers: A Practical Guide to Parenting Beyond Belief (Feb., $17.95) by Dale McGowan et al. shows how to engage youngsters in religion, morals and ethics.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS

(dist. by IPG)

Mommy Calls: Dr. Tanya Answers Parents' Top 101 Questions About Babies and Toddlers (Oct., $12.95) by Tanya Remer Altmann, M.D., provides reassuring advice. $40,000 ad/promo.

ANANSI

(dist. by PGW)

Great Expectations: Twenty-Four True Stories About Childbirth (Oct., $19.95), edited by Lisa Moore and Dede Crane. Noted writers share their experiences of giving birth.

BAYOU PUBLISHING

(dist. by NBN)

Start Talking: A Girl's Guide to You and Your Mom About Health, Sex, or Whatever (Nov., $14.95) by Mary Jo Rapini and Janine Sherman outlines a q&a guide for mother-daughter conversations.

MITCHELL BEAZLEY

(dist. by Sterling)

Baby & Toddler Healthy Eating Planner: The New Way to Feed Your Child a Balanced Diet Every Day, Featuring over 350 Recipes, Meal Planners, Charts and Nutrition Guides (Sept., $19.95) by Amanda Grant.

CELESTIAL ARTS PRESS

Optimum Nutrition for Your Child's Mind: Maximize Your Child's Potential (Sept., $14.95) by Patrick Holford and Deborah Colson explains which foods improve intelligence and behavior.

CHICAGO REVIEW PRESS

(dist. by IPG)

Sleep Is for the Weak: The Best of the Mommybloggers Including Amalah, Finslippy, Fussy, Woulda Coulda Shoulda, Mom-101, and More! (Sept., $11.95), edited by Rita Arens, shares tales of parenthood tribulations from mommybloggers.com.

CIDER MILL PRESS

(dist. by Sterling)

Kid Culture (Oct., $12.95) by Todd Tobias and Lou Harry explores youth-minded TV, films, books and video games.

CUMBERLAND HOUSE

Between Fathers and Daughters (Sept., $16.95) by Linda Nielsen explains how to repair relationships.

DK PUBLISHING

Child's Play: Secrets to Raising Smart, Healthy & Caring Families (Oct., $16.95) by Ann Pleshette Murphy and FAO Schwarz advocates abundant playtime in children's daily routines.

FAIR WINDS PRESS

My Teen Has Had Sex, Now What Do I Do? How to Help Your Child Make Safe, Sensible, Self-Reliant Choices When They've Already Said “Yes” (Jan., $15.99) by Maureen Lyon and Christina Antoniades.

FIRESIDE

Baby Names Made Easy: The Complete Reverse Dictionary of Baby Names (Feb., $12.95) by Amanda E. Barden categorizes names based on meaning.

GAIA

(dist. by Sterling)

Creative Play for Your Toddler: Steiner Waldorf Expertise and Toy Projects for 2–4s (Sept., $14.95) by Christopher Clouder and Janni Nicol explains how the Steiner theory promotes creativity and awareness.

GRYPHON HOUSE

(dist. by Consortium)

Being with Babies: Understanding and Responding to the Infants in Your Care (Sept., $24.95) by Beverly Kovach and Denise Da Ros-Voseles provides a resource for caregivers.

GUILFORD PUBLICATIONS

Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary “Executive Skills” Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential (Jan., $15.95) by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare teaches children to become organized and focused.

HAMPTON ROADS

Dreamguider: Open the Door to Your Child's Dreams (Dec., $16.95) by Denyse Beaudet shows parents how to engage in their children's dream lives.

HOHM PRESS

(dist. by SCB)

You Don't Know Anything…! A Manual for Parenting Your Teenagers (Sept., $16.95) by Nadir Baksh and Laurie Murphy explains teenagers' actions and how parents can create a sane environment.

INDIANA UNIV. PRESS

The Ethics of Autism: Among Them but Not of Them (Nov., $21.95) by Deborah R. Barnbaum raises ethical questions regarding autism.

JOSSEY-BASS

Twins 101: 50 Must-Have Tips for Pregnancy Through Early Childhood from Doctor M.O.M (Oct., $16.95) by Khanh-Van Le-Buklin. A clinical pediatrician (and mother of twins) offers solutions to double-dose problems.

LARSON PUBLICATIONS

You Grow Girl! A Self-empowering Workbook for Tweens and Teens (Oct., $15.95) by Gina Scarano-Osika and Kim Dever-Johnson deals with key issues facing girls nine–16.

PUBLISHINGWORKS

(dist. by Revolution Booksellers)

Navigating Through Autism (Sept., $14.95) by Karen Crystal traces one mother's journey raising an autistic child.

RUNNING PRESS

Skinny Bitch: Bun in the Oven (Dec., $14.95) by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin addresses moms-to-be with the same sass found in the bestselling Skinny Bitch.

SOURCEBOOKS

The Unexpected When You're Expecting: Clear, Comprehensive, Month-by-Month Dread (Sept., $10.95) by Mary K. Moore humorously tracks the 40-week pregnancy course.

STERLING

Great Expectations: Best Baby Gear (Sept., $14.95) by Sandy Jones and Marcie Jones details the safest and most comfortable brands.

WATERBROOK PRESS

“Parenting Is Your Highest Calling” and 8 Other Myths That Trap Us in Worry and Guilt (Dec., $13.99) by Leslie Leyland Fields uses God's example as a parent to help parents.

WOODBINE HOUSE

Helping Children with Down Syndrome Communicate Better: Speech and Language Skills for Ages 6 & Up (Sept., $24.95) by Libby Kumin surveys the issues at home, school and the community.

Contemporary Affairs

AK PRESS

(dist. by Consortium)

Red State Rebels: Tales of Grassroots Resistance in the Heartland (Sept., $16.95), edited by Joshua Frank and Jeffrey St. Clair, finds that the ballot box is no barometer of social pressure.

BROOKINGS INSTITUTION PRESS

Restoring the Balance: A Middle East Strategy for the Next President (Dec., $19.95) by Martin Indyk and Gary Samore recommends a nonpartisan policy.

CITY LIGHTS BOOKS

Shoot an Iraqi: Art, Life and Resistance Under the Gun (Sept., $18.95) by Wafaa Bilal with Kari Lydersen reveals the impact of the interactive art piece Domestic Tension. 25,000 first printing. Author tour.

DA CAPO LIFELONG

Wounded Warriors: Those for Whom the War Never Ends (Oct., $16.95) by Mike Sager gathers true stories of obstacles and adversity.

DISINFORMATION COMPANY

(dist. by Consortium)

Dumbocracy: Adventures with the Loony Left, the Rabid Right and Other American Idiots (Sept., $16.95) by Marty Beckerman chronicles four years spent with liberal and conservative foot soldiers.

WM. B. EERDMANS

A Common Word: Muslims and Christians on Loving God and Neighbor (Sept., $10), edited by Miroslav Volf, unites differing beliefs in a civil discussion.

GEMMAMEDIA

(dist. by IPS)

In Search of Iraq: Baghdad to Babylon (Nov., $25) by Richard Downes portrays Iraqis before, during and after the war.

GEORGETOWN UNIV. PRESS

Strategic Advantage: Challengers, Competitors, and Threats to America's Future (Sept., $26.95) by Bruce Berkowitz assesses today's national security policy.

GOOD BOOKS

Restoring Those Who Help Others: Self-Care and Spirituality for Those in Danger of Burn-Out (Nov., $9.95) by Ron Kraybill focuses on reflection and renewal.

GRAND CENTRAL

Mike's Election Guide (Sept., $13.99) by Michael Moore argues against the assumption that liberals and conservatives share little common ground on certain issues.

KOA BOOKS

(dist. by SCB)

The Superferry Chronicles (Oct., $17.95) by Koohan Paik and Jerry Mander details the corporate-tourist-military intrusion into Hawai'i by a 350-foot vessel.

MELVILLE HOUSE

You Can't Be President (Sept., $15.95) by John R. MacArthur questions whether there is any significant difference between our leading politicians.

MONSOON BOOKS

(dist. by Tuttle)

Invisible Trade II: Secrets of the Sex Industry in Singapore (Sept., $15.95) by Gerrie Lim introduces the women who work in it and the men who pay for it.

NEW SOCIETY PUBLISHERS

(dist. by Perseus)

The Long Descent: A User's Guide to the End of the Industrial Age (Sept., $18.95) by John Michael Greer envisions a hopeful aftermath for the oil age.

NYU PRESS

When Law Fails: Making Sense of Miscarriages of Justice (Jan.; $22, cloth $70), edited by Austin Sarat and Charles J. Ogletree Jr., discusses race and the death penalty.

OLIVE BRANCH PRESS

(dist. by Interlink)

The New Pearl Harbor Revisited (Sept., $25) by David Ray Griffin. The 9/11 expert considers new information.

OXFORD UNIV. PRESS

Kosovo: What Everyone Needs to Know (Sept., $16.95) by Tim Judah untangles this complicated place.

PELICAN PUBLISHING

The Race for the 2008 Democratic Nomination and ... for the 2008 Republican Nomination (Sept., $12.95 each), edited by Eric Appleman, collect editorial cartoons about presidential candidates.

SEVEN STORIES PRESS

(dist. by Consortium)

Obamanomics: How Bottom-Up Economics Will Replace Trickle-Down Economics (Sept., $16.95) by John R. Talbott explores what economics may be like during an Obama presidency.

SOFT SKULL PRESS

(dist. by PGW)

Speaking Treason Fluently: Anti-Racist Reflections from an Angry White Male (Sept., $14.95) by Tim Wise charges that institutional racism shapes daily life in the U.S.

SOURCEBOOKS

Why We Should Give a Damn: The Struggle to Reignite the Politics of Hope (Sept., $15.95) by John W. Whitehead advises how to take back our government, liberty and nation.

STATE UNIV. OF NEW YORK PRESS

Portable Communities: The Social Dynamics of Online and Mobile Connectedness (Oct., $24.95) by Mary Chayko probes the implications of having constant access to others.

UNIV. OF MINNESOTA PRESS

The Somali Diaspora: A Journey Away (Sept., $34.95) by Abdi Roble and Doug Rutledge depicts the new American lives of Somali immigrants.

UNIV. PRESS OF KANSAS

The Constitution and 9/11: Recurring Threats to America's Freedoms (Sept.; $17.95, cloth $45) by Louis Fisher critiques how Bush's policies have damaged our culture and values.

UNIV. PRESS OF NEW ENGLAND

Ghost Hunters of New England (Oct., $19.95) by Alan Brown seeks to discern whether there is life after death.

VANDERBILT UNIV. PRESS

The Way We Work: Contemporary Writings from the American Workplace (Nov., $29.95), edited by Peter Scheckner and M.C. Boyes, gathers stories, essays and poems from strippers, bus drivers and others.

VIRGIN BOOKS

(dist. by Macmillan)

China Rises (Nov., $12.95) by John Farndon ponders how China's growth will affect us. 25,000 first printing.

WEIDENFELD & NICOLSON

(dist. by Sterling)

Seven Years to Save the Planet: And What We Can Do About It (Oct., $14.95) by Bill McGuire explains how individuals, acting collectively, can reverse the process of climate change.

Cookbooks, Wine & Entertaining

ADAMS MEDIA

Gluten-Free Baking with the Culinary Institute of America: 150 Flavorful Recipes from the World's Premier Culinary College (Sept., $18.95) by Richard J. Coppedge Jr. helps one out of every 130 people in the U.S. with celiac disease.

ARSENAL PULP PRESS

(dist. by Consortium)

Vegan à Go-Go! A Cookbook and Survival Manual for Vegans on the Road (Sept., $17.95) by Sarah Kramer journeys with the fearless vegan traveler.

ARTPOSTASIA

(dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)

Kapihan: A Celebration of Coffee in the Philippines (Sept., $45) by Noel Sy-Quia illustrates the Filipinos' endless love affair with java.

DUNCAN BAIRD

(dist. by Sterling)

Easy Japanese Cookbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to Deliciously Easy Japanese Food at Home (Nov., $24.95) by Emi Kazuko demonstrates all the necessary ingredients and techniques.

BIRLINN

(dist. by Interlink)

The Three Chimneys: Recipes and Reflections from the Isle of Skye's World-Famous Restaurant (Sept., $34) by Shirley Spearcomes larded with illustrations and anecdotes.

BROADWAY BOOKS

The Wine Snob's Dictionary (Oct., $12.95) by David Kamp and David Lynch eliminates intimidation when talk turns to wine.

CHRONICLE BOOKS

Art of the Slow Cooker: 80 Exciting New Recipes (Oct., $24.95) by Andrew Schloss blends and balances flavors without fuss.

ECCO

The Ecco Guide to the Best Wines of Italy (Nov., $13.95) by Ian D'Agata. The director of the International Wine Academy in Rome shares his knowledge. 30,000 first printing.

FILIPACCHI

(dist. by Hachette Book Group)

Woman's Day Tuesday Night Is Pasta Night: The Eat-Well Cookbook of Meals in a Hurry (Oct., $12.99) by editors of Woman's Day is the second in a series that tackles a different type of food for each night of the week.

FIRESIDE

The Get 'Em Girls' Guide to the Power of Cuisine: Perfect Recipes for Spicing Up Your Love Life (Nov., $19.95) by Shakara Bridgers et al. maps the path to a man's heart. 6-city author tour.

GIBBS SMITH

Cool Cuisine: Taking the Bite out of Global Warming (Oct., $24.99) by Laura Stec with Eugene Cordero merges scientific fact with culinary art.

GOOD BOOKS

Fix-It and Enjoy-It Healthy Cookbook (Jan.; $15.95, comb binding $18.95, gift edition $24.95) by Phyllis Pellman Good joins forces with the Mayo Clinic.

GRAND CENTRAL/WELLNESS CENTRAL

Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook (Feb., $14.99) by Peter H. Gott, M.D., concentrates on lean meats, vegetables, low-fat dairy and fruits.

HARVARD COMMON PRESS

(dist. by NBN)

Not Your Mother's Weeknight Cooking (Sept., $18.95) by Beth Hensperger promises meals on the table in 45 minutes or less. 100,000 first printing.

LANNOO

(dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)

Chocolate Without Borders (Sept., $30) by Jean-Pierre Wybauw sets readers on the path to becoming chocolate connoisseurs.

MANIC D PRESS

(dist. by Consortium)

The Astrology Cookbook (Nov., $16.95) by Stephanie Rosenbaum arranges 12 sensuous menus around the zodiac signs.

MEREDITH BOOKS

Rocco Gets Real: Cook at Home Every Day (Oct., $19.95) by Rocco DiSpirito. The chef shares 130 quick and easy recipes, many of which are featured on his new A&E TV show.

Tyler's Ultimate: Dinner at My Place (Oct., $19.95) by Tyler Florence showcases secret family recipes and twists on comfort food classics.

MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESS

(dist. by Univ. of Chicago Press)

Potluck Paradise: Favorite Fare from Church and Community Cookbooks (Nov., $16.95) by Rae Katherine Eighmey and Debbie Miller culls 125 crowd-pleasing recipes from diverse midwestern collections.

NEW HOLLAND

(dist. by Sterling)

Meena Pathak's Complete Indian Cooking (Sept., $19.95) by Meena Pathak assembles over 170 recipes.

Champagne Cocktails (Oct., $12.95) by David Biggs. Champagne-based dishes accompany 60 recipes for bubbly imbibing.

NORTH ATLANTIC BOOKS

(dist. by Random House)

Sweet Gratitude: A New World of Raw Desserts (Oct., $24.95) by Matthew Rogers and Tiziana Alipo Tamborra compiles a variety of raw food desserts from San Francisco's Café Gratitude.

OXMOOR HOUSE

Southern Living Best Loved Cookies: 50 Melt-in-Your-Mouth Southern Morsels (Oct., $14.95) by Southern Living magazine chooses from 2,500 tested recipes.

PALMER/PLETSCH PUBLISHING

(dist. by IPG)

The Food Nanny Rescues Dinner: Easy Family Dinners for Every Day of the Week (Sept., $24.95) by Liz Edmunds builds fun by suggesting a different theme for every night.

QUADRILLE PUBLISHING

(dist. by IPS)

Appetizers (Sept., $17.95) by Shane Osborn. Fifty flexible recipes can serve as appetizers, entrées or finger food.

QUAIL RIDGE PRESS

Best of the Best from Calling All Cooks (Sept., $16.95) by Alabama ATT Pioneers culls favorites from the four Calling All Cooks cookbooks.

QUARRY BOOKS

Baking Artisan Bread: 10 Expert Formulas for Baking Better Bread at Home (Oct., $24.99) by Ciril Hitz.

ROBERT ROSE

(dist. by Firefly)

The Science of Good Food (Oct.; $34.95, cloth $54.95) by David Joachim and Andrew Schloss introduces home cooks to principles of chemistry and physics.

RUNNING PRESS

Wine Enthusiast Magazine Essential Buying Guide 2009 (Oct., $29.95) by editors of Wine Enthusiast contains more than 15,000 new listings and ratings. 50,000 first printing.

SASQUATCH BOOKS

(dist. by PGW)

Secret Suppers: Rogue Chefs and Underground Restaurants in Warehouses, Townhouses, Open Fields, and Everywhere in Between (Oct., $18.95) by Jenn Garbee reinvents the dining experience.

SELLERS PUBLISHING

One-Pot French: More than 100 Easy, Authentic Recipes (Oct., $19.95) by Jean-Pierre Challet adapts classic cuisine to the popular one-pot cooking method.

SHEARER PUBLISHING

The Texas Hill Country: A Food and Wine Lover's Paradise (Oct., $19.95) by Terry Thompson-Anderson, photos by Sandy Wilson, takes a gustatory tour of the central Texas region.

STRUIK PUBLISHERS

(dist. by IPM)

From My Oven: A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful Baking (Sept., $24.95) by Fay Lewis covers everything from bread to chocolate cake.

TAUNTON PRESS

Dessert Express: 100 Sweet Treats You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less (Sept., $17.95) by Lauren Chattman assists time-challenged cooks. 25,000 first printing.

UNIV. PRESS OF FLORIDA

Football Food (Sept., $24.95) by Kellie Lawless and Maili Brocke. Pigskin history escorts an array of nibbles.

WHITECAP BOOKS

(dist. by Firefly)

Orgasmic Appetizers and Matching Wines: Tiny Bites with the Moan Factor (Sept., $29.95) by Shari Darling pairs simple foods with everyday wines.

WILEY/FOR DUMMIES

California Wine for Dummies (Nov., $16.99) by Ed McCarthy visits Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and other regions.

WORKMAN

Ten (Oct.; $19.95, cloth $29.95) by Sheila Lukins. Each chapter offers 10 recipes devoted to one main ingredient: steak, lobster, chocolate, etc.

Fiction/First Novels & Collections

AGATE PUBLISHING

(dist. by PGW)

Where the Line Bleeds (Nov., $15) by Jesmyn Ward explores the lives of poor Gulf Coast Creole teens.

APHRODISIA

Strip (Nov., $12.95) by Delta Dupree portrays a woman who owns a male strip club and her attraction to the new guy.

AVON

This Year's Model (Sept., $13.95) by Carol Alt takes on the world of up-and-coming models. 40,000 first printing.

BALLANTINE

The Age of the Conglomerates (Sept., $14) by Thomas Nevins. In a futuristic America, family members struggle to retain love and hope against a powerful new political party.

BELLEVUE LITERARY PRESS

(dist. by Consortium)

Tinkers (Jan., $14.95) by Paul Harding. A dying man recollects his impoverished New England youth.

MARION BOYARS

(dist. by Consortium)

Feather Man (Sept., $15.95) by Rhyll McMaster illustrates how one woman's romantic illusions blind her to the truth behind four relationships. Author tour.

CANONGATE U.S.

Night Work (Nov., $15) by Thomas Glavinic imagines what would happen to the last living being on Earth.

COFFEE HOUSE PRESS

(dist. by Consortium)

Famous Suicides of the Japanese Empire (Sept., $14.95) by David Mura. The legacy of WWII Japanese-American internment camps haunts generations of a Chicago family. Author tour.

DELTA

The Swap (Sept., $11) by Antony Moore centers on a comic shop owner's attempts to recoup a lost treasure, heedless of a dead body and an enraged husband.

DUFOUR EDITIONS

The Banquet of Esther Rosenbaum (Oct., $21.95) by Penny Simpson. A celebrated Bohemian chef must hide her identity from Nazi patrons in 1929 Berlin.

FEMINIST PRESS

(dist. by Perseus)

Base Ten (Feb., $15.95) by Maryann Lesert. A female astronomer is torn between family and ambition.

5 SPOT

The Makedown (Feb., $13.99) by Gitty Daneshvari follows the antics of a former “fatty” turned beauty who finds the man of her dreams—sort of.

GRAND CENTRAL

The Gifted Gabaldón Sisters (Oct., $12.99) by Lorraine López. An elderly housekeeper holds the secret to the unusual “gifts” displayed by four motherless sisters.

Houston, We Have a Problema (Jan., $12.99) by Gwendolyn Zepeda takes a humorous look at a young girl's dilemma over interracial dating.

HARPER

Cassandra and Jane (Sept., $13.95) by Jill Pitkeathley imagines the relationship between Jane Austen and her older sister. 50,000 first printing.

HARPER PERENNIAL

Who by Fire (Oct., $14.95) by Diana Spechler ponders the impact of the loss of a child on a family's faith. 40,000 first printing.

KENSINGTON

Dancing in the Low Country (Oct., $14) by James Villas introduces a Southern lady of a certain age who's determined to find happiness and independence.

LITTLE, BROWN/BACK BAY

Rock Bottom (Jan., $14.99) by Michael Shilling. Is Blood Orphans, a down-and-out rock band, headed for its final gig?

NAL/ACCENT

The Professors' Wives' Club (Sept., $14) by Joanne Rendell examines the intertwined lives of four faculty wives.

UNIV. OF NORTH TEXAS PRESS

Last Known Position (Nov., $12.95) by James Mathews assembles stories reflecting the author's Middle East combat duty.

VIRGIN BOOKS

(dist. by Macmillan)

How to Break Bad News (Nov., $15.95) by Tim Molloy narrates a network TV news producer's undercover mission to reveal a fast food chain's labor violations. 50,000 first printing.