Trade Paperback Titles, Sept. 2009-Feb. 2010: Part 3
Part 3: Folklore to New Age
-- Publishers Weekly, 6/30/2009 7:47:00 AM
FOLKLORE, MYTHS & LEGENDS
CHECKMARK BOOKS
The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology (Sept., $24.95) by Rosemary Ellen Guiley explores the dark side of folklore and religion and the role of demons in today’s world.
SPRUCE/OCTOPUS BOOKS
Vampires (Oct., $14.99) by Joules Taylor charts the development of the vampire and his place in pop culture, from prince of evil to antihero.
VINTAGE
The Vampire Archives: The Most Complete Volume of Vampire Tales Ever Published (Oct., $25), edited by Otto Penzler, features works by Stephen King, Anne Rice, H.P. Lovecraft, Bram Stoker and more.
GARDENING
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN
(dist. by Sterling)
Tough Natives for Tough Places (Oct. $9.95) by Brooklyn Botanic Garden profiles native trees, plants and shrubs naturally able to cope with challenging environments.
CREATIVE HOMEOWNER
Home Grown Vegetables: A Bountiful, Healthful Garden for Lean Times (Dec., $16.95) by Jim W. Wilson presents a complete vegetable gardening system for busy people.
CSIRO PUBLISHING
(dist. by Stylus)
Fabulous Food from Every Small Garden (Dec., $27.50) by Mary Horsfall explains how to grow food at home in even the smallest places.
FINDHORN PRESS
(dist. by IPG)
In Tune with the Moon 2010: The Complete Day-by-Day Moon Planner for Growing and Living in 2010 (Oct., $15) by Michel Gros reveals the best time to sow, plant and harvest.
NEW HOLLAND
(dist. by Sterling)
The Girl’s Guide to Growing Your Own: How to Grow Fruit and Vegetables Without Getting Your Hands Too Dirty (Oct., $14.95) by Alex Mitchell tells busy young women how to grow their own produce without spending every weekend digging.
PERIGEE
Talking Dirt: The Dirt Diva’s Down-to-Earth Guide to Organic Gardening (Feb., $15) by Annie Spiegelman provides an irreverent, practical introduction to organic gardening.
PINEAPPLE PRESS
Florida’s Best Herbs and Spices (Oct., $TBA) by Charles R. Boning describes 89 herbs and spices grown for scent and flavor.
SKYHORSE PUBLISHING
(dist. by W.W. Norton)
Extraordinary Fruit and Vegetables and How to Grow Them! (Feb., $14.95) by the readers of USA Weekend depicts some of the largest and most impressive specimens grown in the U.S.
TEXAS A&M UNIV. PRESS
Growing Good Things to Eat in Texas: Profiles of Organic Farmers and Ranchers Across the State (Sept., $23) by Pamela Walker portrays families who are part of the Texas local food movement.
TIMBER PRESS
Black Plants (Sept., $14.95) by Paul Bonine profiles 75 black annuals, perennials, bulbs and shrubs.
TOUCHWOOD EDITIONS
(dist. by Midpoint Trade)
Blue Heaven (Sept., $24.95) by Bill Terry narrates the story of the difficult-to-grow Himalayan Blue Poppy, starting with its discovery in Tibet in 1924.
GAY & LESBIAN STUDIES
ALYSON BOOKS
My Red Blood: A Memoir of Growing Up Communist, Coming onto the Greenwich Village Folk Scene, and Coming Out in the Feminist Movement (Oct., $16.95) by Alix Dobkin. Dylan’s “favorite female singer” recalls her upbringing and her folk music years.
Sordid Truths: Selling My Innocence for a Taste of Stardom (Nov., $15.95) by Aiden Shaw describes how he became the highest paid star in gay adult films.
Zipper Mouth (Jan., $14.95) by Laurie Weeks. This debut novel by a screenwriter of Boys Don’t Cry is set in New York’s art scene in the 1990s.
Spreadeagle (Feb., $14.95) by Kevin Killian is a fictional tale about an A-list gay author whose life is turned upside down by a pair of grifter brothers.
ARSENAL PULP PRESS
(dist. by Consortium)
I Like it Like That: True Stories of Gay Male Desire (Oct., $16.95), edited by Richard Labonte and Lawrence Schimel, gathers true-life tales of gay men’s sexual experiences.
BOLD STROKES BOOKS
(dist. by Perseus)
Femme Noir (Sept., $16.95) by Clara Nipper. Can detective Nora Delaney contain her lust for a sex-crazed dame long enough to solve a murder?
Veritas (Nov., $16.95) by Anne Laughlin. A newly appointed dean hunts for the truth after her hallowed academic halls become the stage for murder.
CLEIS PRESS
(dist. by PGW)
Lesbian Cowboys (Sept., $14.95) by Sacchi Green and Rakelle Valencia describes erotic adventures filled with lust, dust and leather.
MANIC D PRESS
(dist. by Consortium)
Lynnee Breedlove’s One Freak Show (Sept., $14.95) by Lynn Breedlove. These comic essays by the lyricist for Tribe 8 and author of Godspeed challenge societal norms about gender, identity and community. Author tour.
NYU PRESS
Torah Queeries: Weekly Commentaries on the Hebrew Bible (Oct., $19.95), edited by Gregg Drinkwater et al., collects commentaries on 54 Torah readings, from a queer perspective.
UNIV. OF WISCONSIN/TERRACE BOOKS
Something to Declare: Good Lesbian Travel Writing (Sept., $19.95) edited by Gillian Kendall collects literary essays describing journeys from Oaxaca to Osaka.
GRAPHIC NOVELS
ABRAMS COMICARTS
Johnny Cash: I See a Darkness (Oct., $17.95) by Reinhard Kleist depicts Cash’s life starting from his early sessions with Elvis.
AKASHIC
Confessions of a Ex-Doofus ItchyFooted Mutha (Sept., $19.95) by Melvin Van Peebles. The graphic novel tie-in to the new film by the godfather of African-American cinema.
BLOOMSBURY USA
Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth (Oct., $22.95) by Alecos Papadatos and Annie Di Donna concerns Betrand Russell and the treacherous pursuit of the foundations of mathematics.
CARLTON
(dist. by Sterling)
Angel Fire: The Graphic Novel (Sept., $14.95) by Chris Blythe and Steve Parkhouse. A tale of corruption and redemption by two of the UK’s top comic book creators.
DC COMICS
Batman: Cacophony (Sept., $19.99) by Kevin Smith, illus. by Walter Flanagan. The masked killer Onomatopoeia sets his sights and sounds against the Caped Crusader.
Supergirl: Who Is Superwoman? (Nov., $17.99) by Sterling Gates, illus. by Jamal Igle. Supergirl is led into the darkest depths of New Krypton to possibly drastically alter the Superman family.
The Mighty Vol. 1 (Dec., $17.99)by Peter J. Tomasi and Keith Champagne, illus. by Peter Snejbjerg presents a new series where Alpha One is America’s first and only superhero–and all hell is about to break loose.
DEL REY
Goats: The Corndog Imperative (Dec., $14) by Jonathan Rosenberg. Two lowly techies are tasked with saving the universe from utter destruction.
DEL REY/DABEL BROTHERS
Take a Chance (Nov., $17.95) by C.E. Murphy, illus. by Ardian Syaf. Vigilante Frankie Kemp, aka “Chance,” must match her wits and experience against criminals with superhuman abilities.
KODANSHA INT’L.
The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider’s Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan (Oct., $19.95) by Patrick Galbraith offers a definitive illustrated guide to Japan’s anime nerds, game geeks and pop-idol fanboys.
NBM/COMICS LIT
The Big Kahn (Sept., $13.95) by Neil Kleid and Nicholas Cinquegrani illustrates the story of a rabbi who turns out to have never been Jewish.
Things Undone (Oct. $12.95) by Shane White depicts a games designer who feels he’s becoming a zombie.
TOKYOPOP
(dist. by Harper Collins)
DOMO (Sept., $9.99) by various artists marks the English-language debut of the international celebrity Domo. 50,000 first printing.
Warcraft: Dragons of Outland (Nov., $10.99) by Richard Knaak and Jae-Hwan Kim provides a new trilogy set in the gaming universe of World of Warcraft. 30,000 first printing. Author tour.
Princess Ai: The Prism of Midnight Dawn, volume 2 (Dec., $10.99) by D.J. Milky, Misaho Kujiradou, et al, offers the next volume of the gothic trilogy.
TOR/SEVEN SEAS
Wicked City, Vol. 1 (Oct., $9.99) by Hideyuki Kikuchi and Ayami Kojima. The classic anime based on a series of novels by master horror writer Kikuchi.
VERTIGO
Jack of Fables Vol. 6 (Oct., $14.99) by Bill Willingham and Matt Sturges, illus. by Tony Akins. The next volume in the bestselling spinoff of Fables.
Air Vol. 2 (Nov., $12.99) by G. Willow Wilson, illus. by M.K. Perker. Blythe learns how to hyperpract and finds out things about Zayn that alter her course.
The Unwritten #1 (Jan., $TK) by Mike Carey, illus. by Peter Gross. A man may be the boy from his father’s books come to life.
VIZ/SHOJO BEAT
Butterflies, Flowers, Vol.1 (Dec., $9.99) by Yuki Yoshihara. At work, Choko's boss is a tyrant but after hours he insists on treating her like a lady of the nobility.
HEALTH, FITNESS & BEAUTY
ADDICUS BOOKS
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease—A Patient’s Guide to Treatment (Second Edition) (Sept., $19.95) by David L. Cram, M.D., et al. explains the nature of the disease and suggests ways of coping with it.
AGATE/SURREY
(dist. by PGW)
The Food Allergy Mama’s Baking Book (Oct., $19.95) by Kelly Rudnicki offers allergen-free baking recipes, plus tips for dealing with food allergies.
AMACOM
Stand by Her: A Breast Cancer Guide for Men (Oct., $18.95) by John W. Anderson helps husbands, father, sons, brothers and friends support breast cancer sufferers.
BANTAM
101 Optimal Life Foods (Dec., $15) by David Grotto suggests food combinations that may help improve chronic health problems including cold feet, bad breath, depression, insomnia and more.
BENBELLA BOOKS
(dist. by Perseus)
The Bra Book: The Fashion Formula to Finding the Perfect Bra (Dec., $19.95) by Jené Luciani girds women with the knowledge they need to seek out the right fashion support. 30,000 first printing.
BLUE SNAKE BOOKS
(dist. by Random House)
Krav Maga: How to Defend Yourself Against Physical Attack, Volume One (Dec., $24.95) by Imi Sde-Or and Eyal Yanilov stands as a manual of the Israeli unarmed combat style.
CAPITAL BOOKS
(dist. by IPM)
American Idle: A Journey Through Our Sedentary Culture (Sept., $16.95) by Mary Collins investigates why Americans no longer have an active, healthy culture.
CENTER STREET
Denise’s Daily Dozen: The Easy, Every Day Program to Lose 12 Pounds in 2 Weeks (Jan., $16.99) by Denise Austin. The fitness guru covers a range of health and diet concepts in a time-conscious program.
CHECKMARK BOOKS
Poisons and Antidotes: An A-Z Guide (Oct., $19.95) by Carol Turkington and Deborah Mitchell. lists nearly 600 poisonous substances ranging from common household products to exotic plants and animals.
CITADEL
Beauty Pearls for Chemo Girls (Sept., $14.95) by Marybeth Maida and Debbie Kiederer offers vital beauty tips for chemotherapy patients.
COLLINS & BROWN
(dist. by Sterling)
Bikini Body Made Easy: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Beautiful Beach Body in Under Six Weeks (Sept., $14.95) by Charmaine Yabsley offers simple ways to feel great in a two-piece bathing suit.
CYPRESS HOUSE
Life After Bread: Get Off Gluten and Reclaim Your Health (Sept., $12.95) by Eydi Bauer contains a method for permanent relief from gluten intolerance.
FAIR WINDS PRESS
The Weight Loss Plan for Beating Diabetes: The 5 Step Program That Removes Metabolic Roadblocks, Sheds Pounds Safely, and Reverses Prediabetes and Diabetes (Oct., $21.99) by Frederick Vagnini, M.D., and Lawrence D. Chilnick.
The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Do to Prevent Disease, Feel Great and Have Optimum Health and Longevity (Jan., $24.99) by Jonny Bowden.
FALCONGUIDES
Tina Vindum’s Outdoor Fitness on the Go (Dec., $19.95) by Tina Vindum offers body and mind fitness in as little as eight weeks.
GPP LIFE
The 100 Year Lifestyle Workout: The High Energy Fitness Program for Living at Your Peak Throughout Your Lifetime (Dec., $16.95) by Eric Plasker outlines a plan for Baby Boomers.
Take Charge of Chronic Pain: The Latest Research, Cutting Edge Tools, and Alternative Treatments for Feeling Better (Dec., $16.95) by Peter Abaci, M.D.
HARLEQUIN
Eat Your Way to Happiness (Nov., $16.95) by Elizabeth Somer deals with a step-by-step program to feeling happy and energized while losing weight.
HAY HOUSE
The Belly Fat Cure: No Dieting with the NEW Sugar/Carb Approved Foods (Dec., $19.95) by Jorge Cruise lists which sugars are the right sugars to eat. 100,000 first printing.
HUNTER HOUSE
(dist. by PGW)
Life After Cigarettes: Why Women Smoke and How to Quit, Look Great, and Manage Your Weight (Sept., $12.95) by Cynthia S. Pomerleau.
Prescription or Poison? The Benefits and Dangers of Herbal Remedies (Oct., $19.95) by Amitava Dasgupta uncovers the toxic dangers of many alternative medicines.
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV. PRESS
Get Smart: Samantha Heller’s Nutrition Prescription for Boosting Brain Power and Optimizing Total Body Health (Jan., $18.95) by Samantha Heller covers the essentials for improving brain and heart health, psychological well-being and energy levels.
KENSINGTON
The Healing Powers of Chocolate (Jan., $14) by Cal Orey. The author of The Healing Powers of Vinegar and ...of Olive Oil extols the healthful virtues of this classic American snack.
MDPUBLISH.COM
(dist. by Midpoint Trade)
The Facelift Letdown (Sept., $24.95) by Sam T. Hamra, M.D., contains case studies and photographic histories of youthful looking patients.
SALLY MILNER PUBLISHING
(dist. by Sterling)
Conscious Birthing: Yoga and Meditation for Pregnancy (Sept., $21.95) by Theresa Jamieson includes yoga exercises and postures that are mindful of the pregnant body’s ever-changing needs..
NEW PAGE BOOKS
Tell Me What to Eat If I Suffer from Heart Disease: Nutrition You Can Live With (Feb., $12.99) by Elaine Magee incorporates life-saving information and offers a plethora of tips.
NEWMARKET PRESS
The Latina Guide to Health (Jan., $16.95) by Jane L. Delgado contains cutting-edge medical information specifically for the Latina population.
OCTOPUS BOOKS/HAMLYN
Calorie Counter (Jan., $7.50) by Wynnie Chann gathers information for dieters in a pocket-sized handbook.
ONE PEACE BOOKS
(dist. by Blu Sky Media)
So I Need to Lose 15 Pounds (Sept., $12.95) by Shiho Torii presents diet information in Japanese manga format.
RODALE
Drink This, Not That! (Sept., $19.99) by David Zinczenko with Matt Goulding provides a no-diet treatise on America’s favorite beverages. 750,000 first printing.
Eat This, Not That! Restaurant Survival Guide (Nov., $19.99) by David Zinczenko with Matt Goulding offers information on restaurant foods. 1 million first printing.
SOURCEBOOKS
The Over the Counter Natural Revolution (Oct., $15.99) by Shane Ellison gives advice on boosting the body’s nutrients using supplements available in the local supermarkets.
SQUARE ONE
End Your Addiction Now: A Proven Nutritional Supplement Program That Can Set You Free (Sept., $16.95) by Charles Gant, M.D., and Greg Lewis takes a no-nonsense approach.
Your Blood Never Lies: How to Read a Blood Test to Save Your Life (Dec., $14.95) by James B. LaValle explains all aspects of blood test results.
STERLING
Baby Boot Camp: The New Mom’s 9-Minute Fitness Solution (Jan., $14.95) by Kristen Horler with Amanda Vogel suggests ways to exercise and still spend time with a baby or toddler.
WILEY/FOR DUMMIES
Pre-diabetes For Dummies (Nov., $21.99) by Consumer Dummies contains information on the causes, risk and treatment.
WORKMAN
The Menopause Book (Sept., $18.95) by Pat Wingert and Barbara Kantrowitz. This updated, retitled and rejacketed edition of Is It Hot in Here? Or Is It Me? aims to be the most authoritative and optimistic book on the subject.
HISTORY
CAMBRIDGE UNIV. PRESS
Eichmann’s Men (Oct., $22) by Hans Safrian chronicles the escalation of Nazi anti-Semitic policies during the Third Reich.
CHECKMARK BOOKS
Crime and Punishment in America (Dec., $21.95) by David B. Wolcott and Tom Head explores the development of the penitentiary system and the police force, and considers the controversy over capital punishment.
CLOCKTOWER BOOKS
A Walk in Ancient Rome (Sept., $22) by John T. Cullen offers an entertaining and edifying virtual tour of the entire imperial capital, circa 150 A.D.
IVAN R. DEE
(dist. by NBN)
Daily Life in Immigrant America, 1870-1920: How the Second Great Wave of Immigrants Made Their Way to America (Sept., $16.95) by June Granatir Alexander. Manners and mores of the more than 26 million immigrants who reached American shores.
ENO PUBLISHERS
(dist. by John F. Blair)
Undaunted Heart: The True Story of a Southern Belle & a Yankee General (Sept., $16.95) by Suzy Barile draws on newly discovered letters relating to one of the Civil War-era’s enduring love stories.
FAIR WINDS PRESS
Great Bastards of History: The True and Riveting Accounts of the Most Famous Illegitimate Children Who Went on to Achieve Greatness (Jan., $19.99) by Juré Fiorillo reveals the personal lives of Albert Einstein, Leonardo DaVinci et al.
HAMMOND
Disasters at Sea: A Visual History of Infamous Shipwrecks (Oct., $19.99) edited by Hammond locates the sites with highly-illustrated comprehensive maps.
HARVARD UNIV. PRESS
A History of Modern Russia, Second Ed. (Oct., $24.95) by Robert Service takes the story from 2002 through Putin’s presidency to the election of his successor.
HEYDAY BOOKS
Wheels of Change: From Zero to 600 m.p.h.: The Amazing Story of California and the Automobile (Nov., $25) by Kevin Nelson delivers a history of the state’s car culture from horseless carriages to 1950s hot rods.
HISTORY PRESS
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
The Divided Union: A Concise History of the American Civil War (Nov., $19.95) by Peter Batty covers five of the most dramatic and tragic years in U.S. history.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES U.K.
(dist. by IPM)
The UFO Files: The Inside Story of Real-Life Sightings (Oct., $24.95) by David Clarke draws on formerly secret reports to examine more than 200 years of UFO sightings.
NATIONAL MUSEUMS OF SCOTLAND
(dist. by ACC Distribution)
Hidden Treasures of the Romanovs (Sept., $24.95) by William Clarke reveals the story of the Englishman who risked his life to smuggle millions of pounds worth of gems from Russia to London in 1817.
OTHER PRESS
Pushing Past the Night: Coming to Terms with Italy’s Terrorist Past (Sept., $12.95) by Mario Calabresi reveals one family’s struggle against political terrorism in 1970s Italy.
PALLAS ATHENE
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Isfahan (Oct., $27.95) by Wilfred Blunt provides an illustrated history of the Iranian city from its earliest days through the early 20th century.
PLEXUS/MEDFORD PRESS
(dist. by IPG)
Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times and Corruption of Atlantic City (Sept., $17.95) by Nelson Johnson traces the city’s birth, decline and rebirth as an international entertainment and gambling mecca.
REGNERY
The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Vietnam War (Jan., $19.95) by Phillip Jennings argues that the conflict was one of the bright spots in U.S. military history.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOOKS
(dist. by Midpoint Trade)
Where the Clouds Can Go (Feb., $26.95) by Conrad Kain reissues and expands the classic by the Canadian mountain guide.
STACKPOLE BOOKS
Battle of the Bulge, Vol. I (Nov., $21.95) by Hans Wijers sheds new light on the way American soldiers halted the German war machine during the bloody WWII battle.
STONE BRIDGE PRESS
(dist. by Consortium)
A History of Japan Since 1945: From MacArthur to the Information Society (Nov., $14.95) by James M. Vardaman This addition to the Quicksmart series looks at the forces and personalities that transformed Japan after WWII.
STRUIK PUBLISHERS
(dist. by IPM)
In a Different Time: The Inside Story of the Delmas Four (Sept., $17,95) by Peter Harris. The true story of a Southern African MK hit squad fighting a guerrilla war in the 1980s.
TRANSACTION PUBLISHERS
Icon of Evil (Sept., $24.95) by David G. Dalin and John F. Rothmann reveals how radical Islam shares common roots with Nazism.
UNIV. OF GEORGIA PRESS
The Horrible Gift of Freedom: Atlantic Slavery and the Representation of Emancipation (Feb., $29.95) by Marcus Wood offers visual motifs of the emancipation of slaves.
UNIV. OF HAWAI‘I PRESS
The Arts of Kingship: Hawaiian Art and National Culture of the Kalâkaua Era (Nov., $24) by Stacy L. Kamehiro details Hawaiian public art and architecture during the reign of David Kalâkaua, ruler from 1874 to 1891.
UNIV. OF MISSOURI PRESS
They Were Just People: Stories of Rescue in Poland During the Holocaust (Sept., $24.95) by Bill Tammeus and Rabbi Jacques Cukierkorn reveals stories of Polish Jews who survived the Holocaust with the help of courageous non-Jews.
UNIV. OF WASHINGTON PRESS
Calamity: The Heppner Flood of 1903 (Sept., $22.50) by Joann Byrd recalls the flash flood that destroyed a small farming and trading town in northeastern Oregon.
UNIV. OF WISCONSIN PRESS
Policing America’s Empire: The United States, the Philippines, and the Rise of the Surveillance State (Oct., $29.95) by Alfred W. McCoy studies the cost of empire and its dangerous effects on civil liberty and good government.
MARKUS WIENER
Jews and Judaism in African History (Sept., $26.95) by Richard Hull describes unknown chapters in Jewish and African history from antiquity to the present.
Puerto Rico Inside Out (Oct., $22.95) by Fernando Pico selects the most colorful articles written in the 1950–1970s by Puerto Rico’s most famous historian.
NEIL WILSON PUBLISHING
(dist. by Interlink)
The Last Frontier: The Roman Invasions of Scotland (Oct., $14.95) by Antony Kamm looks at these events based on a reassessment of the original sources and recent archeological evidence.
HUMOR
ALLEN & UNWIN
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Cuisine du Moi: The Heart of My Passion (Nov., $18.95) by Gavin Canardeaux lampoons today’s celebrity chefs.
ANDREWS MCMEEL
Stupid Science: Weird Experiments, Mad Scientists, and Idiots in the Lab (Oct., $9.99) by Leland Gregory chronicles scientific stupidity and raucous research.
Bargain Junkie: Living the Good Life on the Cheap (Oct., $12.99) by Annie Korzen collects tales about the lengths the bargainista has gone to in order to save money and live well.
ANOVA/PORTICO
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Sex Made Easy: A Self-Help Sexy Survival Instruction Manual (Jan., $14.95) by Dr. Penny Drops intends to help clueless lovers conquer their insecurities in the bedroom.
BROADWAY BOOKS
The Werewolf’s Guide to Life: A Manual for the Newly Bitten (Sept., $13.99) by Ritch Duncan and Bob Powers serves as a satirical guide to life after becoming a werewolf.
CHRONICLE BOOKS
Porn for the Bride (Dec., $12.95) by the Cambridge Women’s Pornography Cooperative offers 40 titillating scenarios for the blushing bride.
Zombies (Dec., $19.95) by Don Roff and Chris Lane takes the form of a biologist’s illustrated journal found in the aftermath of a zombie attack in 2011.
CITADEL
3:10 to Boca: And Other Meshugeh Tales of the Yiddish West (Oct., $14.95) by Zane Greyberg collects classic Western stories with a Jewish twist.
FABER AND FABER
I Am Martin Eisenstadt: One Man’s Adventures with the Last Republicans (Oct., $14) by Martin Eisenstadt presents the pundit’s unique take on the 2008 election.
F+W/HOW
Vampire Haiku (Sept. $9.99) by Ryan Mecum recounts in classic haiku the tale of a vampire who may have caused some of America’s defining events.
GIBBS SMITH
How to Play the Harmonica: And Other Life Lessons (Sept., $9.99) by Sam Barry offers ideas for lightening up one’s life.
GOTHAM BOOKS
Graph Out Loud: A Graphical Guide to Popular Culture (Oct., $14) by graphjam.com collects charts and graphs that bring clarity to music and pop culture.
How to Take Over teh Wurld (Oct., $12) by Professor Happycat and icanhascheezburger.com gathers LOL cats from the popular Web site.
GRAND CENTRAL
Sex, Drugs, and Gefilte Fish: The Heeb Storytelling Collection (Oct., $13.99), edited by Shana Liebman, offers seven-minute Jewish stories.
HARPER PAPERBACKS
Why Is Daddy in a Dress? (Sept., $9.99) by Ben Schwartz and Amanda McCall. Postcards of cute baby animals ask the awkward questions you’re too embarrassed to ask yourself.
Fail Nation (Dec., $11.99) by Failblog.org Community. User-submitted content chronicles epic mistakes and colossal blunders.
HENRY HOLT
To Hellholes and Back: Bribes, Lies, and the Art of Extreme Tourism (Dec., $15) by Chuck Thompson. The author faces his worst fears in Africa, in India and at Disney World.
LINDEN PUBLISHING
(dist. by IPG)
The Complete Geezer Guidebook: Everything You Need to Know About Being Old and Grumpy! (Oct., $14.95) by Chuck Adams aims to separate run-of-the-mill old farts from true geezers.
ORION PUBLISHING
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Real Men Eat Puffer Fish: And 93 Other Dangerous Things to Consider (Nov., $14.95) by Robert Twigger gives helpful tips for surviving the modern world.
PLUME
Ophelia Joined the Group Maidens Who Don’t Float: Classic Lit Signs on to Facebook (Sept., $15) by Sarah Schmelling imagines that characters from great literature are available to their fans on Facebook.
POMEGRANITE
Edward Gorey: The New Poster Book (Sept., $19.95) by Edward Gorey highlights the artist’s dark humor with 30 reproductions.
RUNNING PRESS
The South Park Episode Guide Seasons 1–5 (Oct., $16.95) by Sam Stall details every episode of the animated television show that aired from 1997 through 2001.
SCRIBNER
Inventory (Oct., $18) by the A.V. Club offers pop culture lists and trivia. 75,000 first printing.
SKYHORSE PUBLISHING
(dist. by W.W.Norton)
The Vampire Seduction Handbook: Have the Most Thrilling Love of Your Life (Oct., $12.95) by Luc Richard Ballion and Scott Bowen explains best places to pick up vampires, vampire turn-ons and the joys of human–vampire romance. 40,000 first printing.
SOFT SKULL
(dist. by PGW)
How to Be Inappropriate (Sept., $14.95) by Daniel Nester tests the boundaries of inappropriate behavior with humorous stories.
SPIEGEL & GRAU
What to Expect When You’re Expected: A Parody: A Fetus’s Guide to the First Three Trimesters (Oct., $14) by David Javerbaum, illus. by Mike Loew, offers the prenatal reader plenty of bogus advice from a former embryo.
STERLING INNOVATION
If You Don’t Love Books, You’re Going to Love This Book: 45 Cards for All Occasions, from Extremely Important to Utterly Pointless (Oct., $9.95) by someecards contains a card for anyone on any occasion.
Merry Christmas, Even If You Don’t Buy This Book: 45 Cards for Expressing All Your Christmas Wishes If You Have Any (Oct., $9.95) by someecards collects cards that reflect what people really feel during the holidays.
ST. MARTIN’S/GRIFFIN
101 Ways to Know You’re Having a Ghetto Christmas (Nov., $10.99) by Keenen, Shawn and Marlon Wayans. Holiday humor from the celebrated siblings. 250,000 first printing.
TARCHER
Why Fish Fart and Other Useless (or Gross) Information About the World (Sept., $12.95) by Francesca Gould lists quirky and often nauseating facts.
THREE RIVERS PRESS
What Would God’s Pottery Do? (Sept., $17) by Gideon Lamb and Jeremiah Smallchild. The Christian singing comedy duo attempts to steer the Youth of Today in the right direction.
ULYSSES PRESS
When Ninjas Attack: A Survival Guide for Defending Yourself Against the Silent Assassins (Nov., $12.95) by Matt Fargo. A-how-to-prepare-for and how-to-survive guide.
VILLARD
F.U., Penguin: Telling Cute Animals What’s What (Sept., $15) by Matthew Gasteier provides an “anti-cute” antidote for those who think adorable animals are taking over their lives.
LIFESTYLE
ABRAMS IMAGE
Who What Wear: Celebrity and Runway Style for Real Life (Sept., $18.95) by Katherine Power and Hillary Kerr. The creators of WhoWhatWear.com. offer tips for translating runway fashions.
ADAMS MEDIA
Pay Dirt: How to Make $10,000 a Year from Your Backyard Garden (Jan., $12.95) by John Tullock. How to turn backyard green into greenbacks.
ANOVA/NATIONAL TRUST
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Arts and Crafts Needlepoint: 25 Needlepoint Projects (Oct., $19.95) by Beth Russell collects projects inspired by 19th-century patterns.
ARSENAL PULP PRESS
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YarnBombing: The Art of Crochet and Knit Graffiti (Sept., $19.95) by Mandy Moore and Leanne Prain offers DIY tricks for joining the international knit graffiti phenomenon.
ARTISAN BOOKS
Itty-Bitty Toys (Nov., $17.95) by Susan B. Anderson showcases 26 hand-knit playthings with color photos and line illustrations.
BALLANTINE
How to Sew a Button and Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother Knew (Dec., $15) by Erin Bried features more than 100 repair how-to’s for thrift seekers.
BLACK DOG & LEVENTHAL
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Front Page Photo Puzzles (Sept., $9.95) by Hal Buell challenges readers to find visual twists in this collection of altered famous photographs.
CICO BOOKS
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The Perfect Pajama (Oct., $19.95) by Robert Merrett provides step-by-step instructions for creating stylish sleepwear and accessories.
CONWAY
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The Hornby Book of Model Railways: Second Edition (Sept., $19.95) by Chris Ellis shows how Hornby models can be used to build a model railway for any space and skill.
CREATIVE HOMEOWNER
Paint Saves the Day (Sept., $19.95) by Lucianna Samu offers tips on adding glamour by using the newest special paint products.
Manage Your Remodel (Sept., $16.95) by Victoria Likes advises on acting as one’s own general contractor on large-scale projects.
Utimate Guide to Outdoor Projects (Sept., $19.95) by Creative Homeowner editors teaches the homeowner how to improve the use, value and design of outdoor living space.
CREATIVE PUBLISHING INT’L.
Steampunk-Style Jewelry: A Maker’s Collection of Victorian, Fantasy, and Mechanical Designs (Jan., $24.99) by Jean Campbell focuses on simple stringing, wirework and other “no fire” techniques.
Sewing Clothes Kids Love: Sewing Patterns and Instructions for Boys’ and Girls’ Outfits (Feb., $24.99) by Nancy Langdon and Sabine Pollehn Sewing with a variety of fabrics and embellishments.
FIREFLY
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WALTER FOSTER PUBLISHING
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The Art of Drawing Fantasy Characters (Jan., $19.95) by Jacob Glaser teaches how to draw everything from an alien lord to a black knight.
FOX CHAPEL PUBLISHING
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Homeowner’s Complete Guide to the Chainsaw: A Chainsaw Pro Shows You How to Safely and Confidently Handle Everything from Trimming Branches and Felling Trees to Splitting and Stacking Wood (Sept., $19.95) by Brian J. Ruth and Jen Ruth.
New Masters of the Wooden Box (Oct., $29.95) by Oscar P. Fitzgerald introduces 30 contemporary artists who have taken box–making to a new level.
Zany Wooden Toys That Whiz, Spin, Pop, and Fly (Oct., $19.95) by Bob Gilsdorf explains how to build Rapid Fire Nickel Launchers and other action toys.
F+W/BETTERWAY HOME
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F+W/NORTH LIGHT BOOKS
Stray Sock Sewing, Too (Nov., $19.99) by Daniel offers plans for 14 more one-of-a-kind snuggly softies.
GUILD OF MASTER CRAFTSMAN
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Beginners’ Upholstery Techniques (Sept., $19.95) by David James offers creative ideas for any budding upholsterer.
HARLEQUIN
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HARPERCOLLINS UK/FRIDAY PROJECT
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Swinging: The Games Your Neighbours Play (Nov., $12.95) by Mark Brendon outlines a subculture’s history, principles, and rules.
HMH/MARINER
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INTERWEAVE PRESS
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Sew Me, Love Me: Best Stuffed Friends to Make (Sept., $19.95) by Hsiu-Lan Kuei gives instructions for 12 fabric and sock animals.
I Love Patchwork: 25 Irresistable Zakka Projects to Sew (Nov., $24.95) by Rashida Coleman-Hale teaches the Japanese style using quilting techniques and dual fabrics.
Sew Liberated: 30 Stylish Projects for the Modern Sewist (Dec., $24.95) by Meg McElwee resurrects the art of appliqué.
KNACK
KNACK Planning Your Wedding (Dec., $19.95) by Blair deLaubenfels et al. guides readers through every detail, courtesy of the operators of JunebugWeddings.com.
KNACK Treehouses (Jan., $19.95) by Lon Levin and Dan Wright takes kids and adults a big step closer to a house in the treetops.
LEISURE ARTS
Sew Simple (Sept., $18.95) provides 60 easy projects for fashion and home décor from Sew Simple editors.
The Wrapping Scarf Revolution (Sept., $16.95) by Patricia Lee shares simple techniques for knotting reusable fabric scarves into gift wrap and handbags.
Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: Charity Guide for Knitters (Sept., $16.95) suggests 14 organizations to support by making handmade gifts.
MARSILIO
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Workwear: Work Fashion Seduction (Sept., $48) by Oliviero Toscani and Olivier Saillard looks at how purely utilitarian clothing can become suitable for wear outside of its original utilitarian intent.
MOTORBOOKS
Weekend Projects for Your Modern Corvette: C4, C5, & C6 (Nov., $29.99) by Tom Benford advises on maintaining, upgrading and personalizing the iconic auto.
MOTTA
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London Houses (Sept., $19.95) by Maria Cristina Fregni opens the doors on private spaces through hundreds of color photographs.
NEW HOLLAND
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Step-by-Step Trompe L’Oeil: Designs & Projects (Sept., $17.95) by Leonor Rieti reveals secrets for achieving the effect through easy–to–follow projects.
PENGUIN
The Sartorialist (Sept., $25) by Scott Schuman examines the style of everyday people via the blog www.thesartorialist.com. 75,000 first printing.
PERIGEE
This Is Not a Book (Sept., $12.95) by Keri Smith asks readers to creatively examine the meaning and uses of the book as an object.
Extreme Halloween: The Ultimate Guide to Making Halloween Scary Again (Sept., $14.95) by Tom Nardone instructs readers to transform their houses, lawns and children for the scariest Halloween ever.
PIE BOOKS
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Shiseido Hanatsubaki Magazine 1968–2008: Fashion, Art & Culture (Sept., $55) by Masayoshi Nakajo explores the limited–edition magazine that cosmetics giant Shiseido began publishing monthly in 1937.
POTTER CRAFT
Design-It-Yourself Clothes (Sept., $24.99) by Cal Patch offers a comprehensive guide for sewers interested in patternmaking.
Twinkle Sews (Sept., $24.99) by Wenlan Chia reveals the construction secrets behind the high-fashion runway line Twinkle Sews.
QUARRY BOOKS
Good Mail Day: A Primer for Making Eye-Popping Postal Art (Sept., $19.99) by Jennie Hinchcliff and Carolee Gilligan defines “mail art” as pieces sent through the mail rather than displayed or sold in traditional venues.
RODALE
Whole Earth Green Catalog: Making Choices that Matter (Sept., $29.95) by Michael W. Robbins establishes a resource for all things green, modeled after the classic Whole Earth Catalog. 200,000 first printing.
SASQUATCH BOOKS
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Closet Confidential: Stylish Secrets Learned the Hard Way (Nov., $18.95) by Winona Dimeo–Ediger provides creative ways to look good on a budget.
SCALA
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Classic American Quilts (Oct., $35) by Kate Hebert presents the textile collection in Britain’s American Museum.
SHAMBHALA
Carefree Clothes for Girls (Oct., $21.95) by Junko Okawa has instructions for making clothes little girls will love to wear.
SIXTH & SPRING BOOKS
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Hattitude: Knits for Every Mood (Jan., $19.95) by Cathy Carron provides 40 hat patterns for any occasion.
SKIRA
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War Rugs: The Nightmare of Modernism (Nov., $42) by Enrico Mascelloni examines 20th-century Afghan rugs from the perspective of their construction and iconographic content.
STACKPOLE BOOKS
The Self-Sufficient Home (Sept., $19.95) by Christopher Nyerges advises on achieving a more ecological and economical lifestyle.
Making Tiffany Lamps (Oct., $24.95) by Hugh Archer describes how to create a reproduction Tiffany lampshade.
STERLING/HEARST
Country Living Happy Halloween!: Bewitching Parties and Recipes, Enchanting Pumpkins and Decorations, Plus Lots of Other Spine–Tingling Ideas (Sept., $17.95) by Country Living editors.
STERLING/LARK
Blogging for Bliss: Crafting Your Own Online Journal (Sept., $14.95) by Tara Frey gives readers the necessary practical and visual information.
AwareKnits: Knit & Crochet Projects for the Eco-Conscious Stitcher (Oct., $22.95) by Vickie Howell and Adrienne Armstrong offers 31 projects that use a variety of organic, recycled and “green” yarns.
Pure Knits: Sophisticated Designs in Shades of White (Nov., $19.95) by Yahaira Ferreira suggests 25 projects for intermediate to advanced knitters.
STEWART, TABORI & CHANG
Knitted Socks East and West: 30 Designs Inspired by Japanese Stitch Patterns (Sept., $22.50) by Judy Sumner also includes directions for the new Japanese techniques.
STONE BRIDGE PRESS
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Green Tea Living: A Japan–Inspired Guide to Eco-Friendly Habits, Health, and Happiness (Oct., $14.95) by Toshimi A. Kayaki presents more than 100 lifestyle tips.
SUNSET BOOKS
Design with Color: A Sunset Design Guide (Sept., $24.95) by Karen Templer offers high–impact updates that are easy and affordable.
TAUNTON PRESS
Speed Decorating: A Pro Stager’s Tips and Trade Secrets for a Fabulous Home in a Week or Less (Sept., $21.95) by Jill Vegas gives down and dirty advice to get from blah to beautiful on the fast track.
The Big Book of Socks: The Ultimate Beyond-the-Basics Guide to Knitting Socks (Sept., $24.95) by Kathleen Taylor contains 75 patterns for knitters of all ages and skill levels.
TEN SPEED PRESS
EcoBeauty: Scrubs, Rubs, Masks, and Bath Bombs for You and Your Friends (Sept., $19.95) by Lauren Cox with Janice Cox offers 100 projects and gift-giving ideas for body, face and hair.
THAMES & HUDSON
Fashion Makers, Fashion Shapers: The Essential Guide to Fashion by Those in the Know (Oct., $29.95) by Anne-Celine Jaeger demystifies the design process through interviews with famous designers, stylists and more.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE BOOKS
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Debbie Bliss Tips for Knitters: From Stitches and Seams to Finishing Touches (Sept., $19.95) by Debbie Bliss supplies step–by–steps for a variety of processes.
Silky Little Knits: Luxurious Designs and Accessories in Mohair–Silk Yarns (Oct., $24.95) by Alison Crowther-Smith explains how to work with light and lustrous yarns.
H. F. ULLMAN
BrainMatics: More Logic Puzzles (Sept., $14.99) by Ivan Moscovich tests and teases readers’ brains with tricks designed by a world-renowned puzzle-master.
UNIVERSE
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Rebel, Rebel: Anti-Style (Sept., $22.50) by Keanan Duffty with Paul Gorman explores how music icons such as David Bowie, the Sex Pistols and Gwen Stefani have inspired fashion.
V&A PUBLISHING
(dist. by Abrams)
Dior (Oct., $30) by Alexandra Palmer examines the designer’s seminal years—1947 until his death in 1957.
WOODBINE HOUSE
Next Chapter Book Club: A Model Community Literacy Program for People with Intellectual Disabilities (Sept., $24.95) by Thomas R. Fish and Paula Rabidoux details how to start such a club in one’s community.
WORKMAN
Stitch ‘N Bitch Extreme (Oct., $15.95) by Debbie Stoller. The follow-up to Stitch ‘N Bitch.provides more challenging projects for skilled knitters.
Bananagrams: The Book (Nov., $9.95) created by Abe and Rena Nathanson, with puzzles by Joe Edley, features anagram puzzles inspired by the word game named Game of the Year at the 2009 International Toy Fair.
Be Thrifty: How to Live Better with Less (Nov., $14.95) edited by Pia Catton and Califia Suntree, rediscovers the long-lost virtue of stretching a dollar.
LITERARY CRITICISM & ESSAYS
BLUEBRIDGE
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One Hundred Great French Books: From the Middle Ages to the Present (Feb., $15.95) by Lance Donaldson-Evans introduces timeless masterworks of French literature.
FARRAR, STRAUS & GIROUX
The Possessed: Adventures with Russian Books and the People Who Read Them (Feb., $TBA) by Elif Batuman offers fresh readings of the Russian classics through the eyes of people whom they continue to influence.
HESPERUS PRESS
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On Deception (Oct., $12.95) by Harry Houdini and Derren Brown gathers the escapologist’s revelations of tricks of mind, sleights of hand and articles he wrote to expose his imitators.
On Genius and the Common Man (Oct., $12.95) by John Ruskin mines the gems of Ruskin’s famed theory that each generation boasts just a few men of genius.
OLDCASTLE BOOKS/POCKET ESSENTIALS
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Alan Moore (Sept., $12.95) by Lance Parkin surveys the career of the pop icon, performance artist, musician, novelist and writer who helped change the face of comics forever.
OREGON STATE UNIV. PRESS
(dist. by Univ. of Arizona Press)
Davis Country: H.L. Davis’s Northwest (Oct., $22.95) edited by Brian Booth and Glen A. Love collects stories, essays, poems and letters by the only Oregon writer to receive the Pulitzer for fiction.
ROUGH GUIDES
The Rough Guide to The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Oct., $12.99) by Marcus O’Dair unpacks both the classic and the brand-new aspects of the Hitchhiker’s universe.
RUTGERS UNIV. PRESS
Dedicated to the People of Darfur: Writings on Fear, Risk, and Hope (Dec., $23.95), edited by Luke and Jennifer Reynolds, considers prominent literary artists and ordinary citizens whose choices have provoked change in one’s self and for humanity.
STERLING INNOVATION
Walden; or, Life in the Woods: Bold-Faced Ideas for Living a Truly Transcendent Life (Oct., $12.95) by Henry David Thoreau, edited by Laura Ross. This pocket-sized edition features highlighted passages to ponder, plus reflective writing exercises.
UNIV. OF ARIZONA PRESS
Fire and Ink: An Anthology of Social Action Writing (Oct., $32.95) edited by Frances Payne Adler etal. Stories, poems and essays confront pressing social issues of the day.
UNIV. PRESS OF MISSISSIPPI
Conversations with Sherman Alexie (Sept., $22) edited by Nancy J. Peterson. The Native American author chats from 1993 to 2007.
Conversations with Kingsley Amis (Dec., $22) edited by Thomas DePietro presents four decades of conversations with the author of Lucky Jim.
WAVE BOOKS
Bluets (Oct., $14) by Maggie Nelson draws from and investigates the recurrence of blue throughout the work of philosophers, writers, artists and color theorists.
NATURE
ALLEN & UNWIN
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Spiders: Learning to Love Them (Oct., $19.95) by Lynne Kelly answers every basic question about spiders, from web-building to venom to arachnid romance.
DUNCAN BAIRD
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Eco Logical: Join the Debate! All the Facts and Figures, Pros and Cons You Need to Make Up Your Mind (Sept., $12.95) by Joanna Yarrow considers the most contentious eco-issues, summarizes both sides and discusses conclusions.
BEYOND WORDS
Partnering with Nature (Sept., $16) by Catriona MacGregor illuminates humans’ connection with nature using historical, spiritual and scientific information.
CHRONICLE BOOKS
I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas (Nov., $24.95) by Anna Getty helps families reduce their carbon footprint and save cash with style and traditions intact.
COUNTERPOINT
(dist. by PGW)
Bringing It to the Table: On Farming and Food (Sept., $14.95) by Wendell Berry. This collection of the author’s food essays reminds us to understand the basics of what we ingest.
FIREFLY
Why the Cheetah Cheats: And Other Mysteries of the Animal World (Oct., $29.95) by Lewis Smith examines developments in understanding animal behavior and aiding endangered wildlife.
GREYSTONE BOOKS
(dist. by PGW)
Climate Cover-up: The Crusade to Deny Global Warming (Nov., $15) by James Hoggan with Richard Littlemore explains how the energy industry has fueled a false controversy about climate change.
INNER TRADITIONS
Worldshift 2012: Making Green Business, New Politics & Higher Consciousness Work Together (Sept., $14.95) by Ervin Laszlo aims to transform the current world crisis into planetary renewal.
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV. PRESS
Turtles: The Animal Answer Guide (Dec., $24.95) by Whit Gibbons and Judy Greene answers every question about the world’s 300 types.
KALES PRESS
(dist. by W.W. Norton)
Amazing Rare Things: The Art of Natural History in the Age of Discovery (Sept., $24.95) by Sir David Attenborough et al. describes the Royal Collection’s natural history artworks.
MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS
A Long Trek Home: 4,000 Miles by Boot, Raft and Ski (Oct., $18.95) by Erin McKittrick. To raise awareness of natural resources, a young couple journeys on foot from Seattle to the Aleutian Islands.
NEW SOCIETY PUBLISHERS
(dist. by Consortium)
The Climate Challenge: 101 Solutions to Global Warming (Nov., $24.95) by Guy Dauncey trumpets a new energy revolution for a peaceful, sustainable, post-carbon world.
OREGON STATE UNIV. PRESS
(dist. by Univ. of Arizona Press)
River Basins of the American West: A High Country News Reader (Oct., $24.95), edited by Char Miller, focuses on controversial water issues facing the region.
CLARKSON POTTER
Ed Begley Jr.’s Guide to Sustainable Living (Sept., $22.50) provides how-to steps, buying info and saving analyses for an eco-responsible lifestyle. 50,000 first printing.
PUBLICAFFAIRS
Rogue Species: Cane Toads and Other Ecological Catastrophes Created with the Best Intentions (Feb., $14.95), edited by Karl Weber, considers what can happen when humans try to improve on Mother Nature, along with other issues raised by the film Cane Toads. 40,000 first printing.
RODALE
Our Choice (Nov., $23.99) by Al Gore provides a blueprint for solving the global climate crisis. 750,000 first printing. Author tour.
STACKPOLE BOOKS
How to Keep a Naturalist’s Notebook (Jan., $19.95) by Susan Leigh Tomlinson explains how to master basic drawing skills and incorporate maps, among other techniques.
TEXAS A&M UNIV. PRESS
After Ike: Aerial Views of the No-Fly Zone (Sept., $30) by Bryan Carlile presents more than 200 photos of the hurricane’s aftermath.
TEXAS TECH UNIV. PRESS
To Everything on Earth: New Writing on Fate, Community, and Nature (Jan., $21.95), edited by Kurt Caswell et al., collects essays that address the critical question: How best do we make a home on Earth?
WILDERNESS PRESS
Hunting Nature’s Fury: A Storm Chaser’s Obsession with Tornadoes, Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters (Sept., $17.95) by Roger Hill with Peter Bronski. Armchair chasers can accompany the pros on rides across the Great Plains into the Deep South seeking F4 and F5 tornadoes.
NEW AGE
CICO BOOKS
(dist. by Ryland Peters & Small)
Joey Yap’s Art of Face Reading (Oct., $19.95) by Joey Yap discusses how the ancient technique reveals a person’s true character, fortune, luck, and talents.
CONNECTIONS
(dist. by Red Wheel/Weiser)
The Enchanted Tarot (Sept., $22.95) by Amy Zerner and Monte Farber includes an interpretation of each card and provides a system for conducting a reading for oneself.
CROSSING PRESS
The Eleven Eternal Principles (Nov., $16.95) by Carmen Harra with Nancy Peske describes all 11 divine laws governing the universe.
DISINFORMATION CO.
(dist. by Consortium)
2012: Science or Superstition (Sept., $14.95) by Alexandra Bruce instructs readers on how to separate fact from fiction when thinking about 2012.
EARTHDANCER BOOKS
(dist. by IPG)
The Complete Guide to Manifesting with Crystals (Sept., $12.95) by Marina Costelloe demonstrates how to work with crystal energy to focus your intentions, reach your goals and attract abundance.
FINDHORN PRESS
(dist. by IPG)
A New Light on Angels (Sept., $15.95) by Diana Cooper explains how to call upon angels for help and companionship.
HAMPTON ROADS
The Witches’ Almanac (Oct., $11.95) edited by Theitic. The new edition pays tribute to the animal kingdom and includes horoscopes, moon cycles, weather forecasts and more. 40,000 first printing.
HAY HOUSE
The Vortex: Where the Law of Attraction Assembles All Cooperative Relationships (Sept., $16.95) by Esther and Jerry Hicks uncovers a myriad of false premises and reveals the powers of the Vortex. 150,000 first printing.
The Truth About Attraction: Sorting Out the Lies from the Laws (Feb., $14.95) by Sandra Anne Taylor examines many of the influences affecting destiny creation and explains why things really happen.
IBIS
(dist. by Red Wheel/Weiser)
The Way of the Crucible (Oct., $22.95) by Robert Allen Bartlett draws on today’s science and ancient methods to present a modern manual on the art of Alchemy.
INNER TRADITIONS/BEAR & COMPANY
The Purposeful Universe: How Quantum Physics and Mayan Cosmology Explain the Origin and Evolution of Life (Dec., $20) by Carl Johan Calleman shows how evolution is not random, identifying the Mayan World Tree with the central axis of the cosmos.
The 8 Calendars of the Maya: The Pleidian Cycle and the Key to Destiny (Feb., $14) by Hunbatz Men reveals the multi-calendar system that guided the author’s ancestors and explains how it can guide us today.
LLEWELLYN
Your Neighborhood Gives Me the Creeps: True Tales of an Accidental Ghost Hunter (Sept., $15.95) by Adam Selzer recounts life in the ghost-hunting industry, including famous ghost stories from Chicago and around the world.
The Ghost Hunter’s Survival Guide (Oct., $16.95) by Michelle Belanger presents a guidebook for staying safe while sussing out spooks, from the author of the popular Haunting Experiences.
Tune Him In, Turn Him On (Dec., $15.95) by Servet Hasan teaches women how to use their intuition and sixth sense as the guiding force in their relationships with men.
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESS
(dist. by UNIV. OF CHICAGO PRESS)
The Nearly Departed: Minnesota Ghost Stories and Legends (Sept., $16.95) by Michael Norman uncovers almost three dozen stories of Minnesota eeriness.
NEW PAGE BOOKS
History is Wrong (Nov., $17.99) by Erich von Däniken examines the Voynich manuscripts and offers proof that human history is nothing like the world religions claim.
NEW WORLD LIBRARY
(dist. by PGW)
The Magician’s Way (Oct., $14.95) by William Whitecloud provides a teaching tale in the tradition of The Alchemist and Way of the Peaceful Warrior. 6-city author tour.
POCKET BOOKS
Seeking Spirits (Oct., $16) by Jason Hawes presents further real-life adventures of the paranormal investigators/plumbers who star in the hit SciFi Channel show Ghost Hunters.
PROVENANCE PRESS
Out of the Broom Closet: 50 True Stories of Witches Who Found and Embraced the Craft (Sept., $12.95), edited by Arin Murphy-Hiscock, surveys real-life witches, revealing what drew them to the craft.
QUIRK BOOKS
Gary Coldschneider’s Everyday Astrology (Nov., $29.95) by Gary Goldschneider offers detailed advice for handling everyone in your life, in every situation.
STERLING/ZAMBEZI
Simply Reflexology (Oct., $9.95) by Sonia Jones introduces the history and basics of reflexology, from beginner’s techniques to specialized treatments.
WATKINS
(dist. by Sterling)
Zen in Plain English: Experience the Essence of Zen (Sept., $19.95) by Stephan Schuhmacher introduces the practice by coaxing readers into a direct encounter with the Zen mind’s life-changing perceptions.
WEISER BOOKS
Fringe Dweller on the Night Shift: True Stories from an Afterlife Paramedic (Oct., $17.95) by Monica Holy recounts the author’s psychic and spiritual work with the troubled dead, the newly dead, or those about to die.
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