Hardcovers: Reference
Edited by Dick Donahue and Skip Skwarek. Compiled by Alia Akkam, Natalie Danford, Diane Patrick, Sarah Robbins, Judith Rosen and Michelle Wildgen. -- Publishers Weekly, 6/29/2009
MITCHELL BEAZLEY/OCTOPUS BOOKS
Snapshot: The Visual Almanac for Our World Today (Sept., $29.99) by CIRCA presents facts, figures and trends through graphics, charts, tables and photos.
BLOOMSBURY PRESS
Schott's Quintessential Miscellany (Oct., $16) by Ben Schott collects necessary trivia, uncommon knowledge and vital irrelevance from Ben Schott—the man who invented the Miscellany genre.
HAMLYN
(dist. by Sterling)
Top 10 of Everything 2010: Discover More than Just the No. 1! (Sept., $24.95) by Russell Ash serves up 7,000 facts about history, science, sports, arts, nature and more.
SCARECROW PRESS
Writing and Publishing: The Ultimate Teen Guide (Sept., $39.95) by Tina P. Schwartz suggests ways for developing writing skills and building confidence.
STERLING/HEARST
Town & Country Etiquette: The Complete Modern Manners (Jan., $30) by Jodi R.R. Smith covers standard topics along with those unique to our time.
TAYLOR TRADE PUBLISHING
The Quotable Winston Churchill (Dec., $18.95), edited by Carol Lea Mueller, collects gems from essays, speeches and conversations.
UNIVERSE
1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up (Oct., $36.95) by Julia Eccleshare and Quentin Blake recommends the best from board books to YA novels.
WELCOME BOOKS
(dist. by Random House)
The Christmas Almanac (Oct., $27.50), edited by Natasha Tabori Fried, includes carols, stories, recipes and “green” Christmas tips.
