ABRAMS

Babar and his family appear in the new Celesteville Museum of Art (poster included); Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy features new photos and illustrations, all "authenticated" by the Cottington Archive; the sophisticat graces the pages of French Kitty in Oui, Oui, Waikiki, which also includes travel postcards (16-month wall, $12.99 each). Partial to poultry? Try Extraordinary Chickens; and William Wegman's Weimaraners are back in Man's Best Friend. The "happiest girl in the world" and icon in the tween and teen fashion markets is the star of Ruby Gloom's Happy Days (includes temporary tattoos); the art for Campbell's Kids comes from the soup brand's advertising for 100 years and includes recipe cards (16-month wall, $12.99 each). Desk calendars include Hello Kitty Hello and Blue Dog ($14.99 each). Boxed calendars: Love Is... 365 Days a Year and Quotable Shakespeare: 365 Days of the Bard's Best ($11.99 each). For the kids: Hello Kitty Hello 2005! (with stickers) and William Wegman Puppies (16-month wall, $10.99 each). Contact publisher for terms. Harry N. Abrams, 115 W. 18th St., New York, N.Y. 10011; (212) 206-7715.


AMCAL

Popular artists on calendars include Charles Wysocki, who offers images of Americana; and Debbie Mumm with whimsical country designs; Cheri Blum's work is influenced by French textiles and Italian frescoes; Thomas Kinkade is America's most collected living artist; Warren Kimble's contemporary folk art displays the artist's love of Americana (wall, $9.99—$14.99). Contact distributor for terms. Distributed by Mead/Westvaco Corp., Courthouse Plaza Northeast, Dayton, Ohio 45463; (937) 495-6323.


ANDREWS MCMEEL

Fans of Gary Larson's The Far Side will find their favorite bizarre cartoons on the Trouble Brewing Calendars in three formats (wall, $12.99; mini wall, $7.99; desk day, $12.99); the loveable ogre returns this year on Shrek 2 (wall, $12.99; mini wall, $7.99); Becky Kelly captures the magic of her youth on the Forever Friends wall calendar ($12.99) and Magic Little Moments Mini Day-to-Day calendar ($7.99); Mary Englebreit's charming art is seen on It's All About ME!: A Scrapbook Calendar and Life Is Just So Daily Family (wall, $12.99 each) and Life... Put Your Heart in It Monthly Purse calendar ($5.99); Anne Geddes, in collaboration with Celine Dion, has created the Miracle project, celebrating mothers and babies in three formats (day-to-day and wall, $12.99 each; engagement, $19.99); sassy English bulldog Zelda Wisdom graces the pages of three calendars (wall and desk, $12.99 each; mini wall, $7.99); Get Fuzzy, with snaggle-toothed Bucky Katt and Satchel Pooch, sashays its way onto Keep on Ruckin' Scratch-a-Day Calendar ($11.99) and The Fuzzy Bunch (wall and mini wall, $7.99 each; desk, $12.99); Living Language gives a lighthearted touch to language study in a day-to-day format , available in Spanish, French, German and Italian ($11.99 each). Also available in day-to-day format: The New Yorker, George W. Bushisms, Computer Geek and Shipaholic's Daily Calendar ($11.99 each); Olivia ($12.99). Sticker-a-Day calendars offer a sticker on every page: Chick Sticks includes stickers with expressions like "Born to Shop" and Girls' Night Out"; David & Goliath features items from this clothing and accessories company; Expressions includes stickers that add a personal touch to presents and correspondence; Teachers provides stickers that encourage children to do their best ($16.99 each). New are four Military Engagement calendars, based on a set of $75 coffee-table books, each focusing on a branch of the U.S. military: Air Force, Army, Marines and Navy ($18.99 each). Available in wall format: The Spiderwick Chronicles, Boys Are Stupid, The Sopranos, Food Network Kitchens Cookbook ($12.99 each). Contact publisher for terms. Andrews McMeel Publishing, 4520 Main St., Kansas City, Mo. 64111-7701; (816) 932-6700.


ARIZONA HIGHWAYS

The Scenic Arizona calendar displays images by top photographers and features descriptive text and "when you go" information about each location (wall, $13.99); Arizona Highways Classic calendar provides room for daily reminders (wall, $7.99); the engagement calendar provides photos of the state's most notable sites and wildlife with ample space for notes and appointments ($11.99). Terms: nonreturnable: 1—24, 50% discount; 24—49, 52%; 50—99, 54%; 99+, 55%. Arizona Highways, 2039 W. Lewis Ave., Phoenix, Ariz. 85009-2893; (602) 712-2200.


AVALANCHE

Avalanche introduces a new format for 2005: The Retro Tin Calendar, home décor that is both stylish and reusable: after the calendar pages are gone, the hooks can be used for hanging objects. Titles include: Pin Up, Over the Rails and Guy Buffet ($14.99 each). Off the Wall organizer calendars in a range of titles include File-Its, a calendar that becomes a file folder ($14.99); Note Nooks, the original calendar with 12 pockets ($13.99 each); Plan-Its, a 17-month organizer with storage pockets, stickers and a magnetic hanger ($12.99 each); Cork Calendars come with a cork strip for tacking up notes and memos ($13.99 each); the Magnetic Memories calendars are the right size for hanging on the fridge and provide 12 photo sleeves for showing off pictures ($8.99 each); Magnetic Squares come with a magnetic pen and can also serve as a refrigerator magnet ($8.99 each); Magnetic Cork Calendar is a 17-month calendar for tweens and teens. Also available: 365 Daily Thoughts & Inspirations is 3"×3" and features a flip-top that bends backward to create its own stand ($7.99 each); engagement calendars come in hardcover book style ($15.99 each); daily boxed calendars include new titles: The Asian Art of Face Reading and The Location of America's Pop Culture Landmarks ($11.99 each). New wall calendars include: Extreme Ironing, which takes pressing to new heights (literally) and Rave Master, which takes Haru on a journey to save the world ($12.99 each). Terms: nonreturnable: 1—239, 60% discount; 240+, 60% plus free freight; returnable: 55% 72-unit minimum. Avalanche Publishing, 6262 Katella Ave., Cypress, Calif. 90630; (800) 992-2828.


BLUE MOUNTAIN ARTS

Offerings for 2005 in 12-month wall format: Girls Rule; Thanks for Being My Friend; Special Is the Word That Best Describes You; Good Friends Come Along Once in a Lifetime; Sisters Are Forever Friends; The Greatest Gift of All Is... a Son Like You; La palabra que major te describe es "Especial" ($12.95 each). In 16-month wall format: To My Daughter, I Love You, a handmade calendar with a petal-paper cover; I Love You, Mom; Always Believe in Yourself and Your Dreams ($16.95 each). Terms: $100 minimum; returnable, covers only. Blue Mountain Arts, 1512 E. Broward Blvd., Suite 300, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33301; (800) 473-2082.


BYLINES

Bylines is a spiral-bound desk calendar that features weekly photos of a writer who rants, raves or reflects about the writing life. Terms: 40% discount, minimum six copies, no returns. Bylines, Linda Hagen Miller, 5411 E. 27th Ave., Spokane, Wash. 99223; (509) 534-0225.


CALENDAR SYSTEMS U.S.A.

The 16-month Amy Knapp's Family Organizer ($14.99, spiralbound) covers the period from July 2004 to December 2005. The right-hand page shows a week, with room to plan weekly menus, while the left-hand page has a perforated grocery list; includes reminder stickers. Terms to bookstores: 55%, net 60 days, 12-copy minimum. Calendar Systems U.S.A., 5396 Heathrow Ave., Kalamazoo, Mich. 49009; (800) 313-0653.


CANDLEWICK PRESS

Young fans of Maisy will relish this interactive calendar with stickers; three special months offer simple games such as Snap, Snakes and Ladders and more (wall, $12). Dist. by Penguin Group, Order Processing Dept., 405 Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, N.J. 07073; (800) 526-0275.


CEDCO

Among the many calendars available from this publisher, these titles are highlighted for 2005: for kids and collectors alike, Barbie features photos of contemporary Barbie dolls in fashion-forward outfits; Baby Circus returns with two different covers: Ringmaster or Airplane, with photos of tots under the Big top; O.C. shows off the young, beautiful and buff cast of this hit Fox TV series; the guys of Bravo's smash series provide hip tips on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy; Those Magnificent Trains is the 2005 edition of this popular train calendar (wall, $12.99 each). Also new: Bizarro; What Is Mr. Winkle?; Leonardo Da Vinci; James Dean; King of the Hill; Songbirds; Underwater Life (wall, $12.99 each). Contact publisher for terms. Cedco Publishing Co., 100 Pelican Way, San Rafael, Calif. 94901; (415) 458-2000.


CHRONICLE

New: The Worst-Case Scenario Daily Survival Calendar: A Day-by-Day Guide to Surviving a Year's Worth of Peril (daily, $11.95; engagement, $22.95). Daily Calendars: The Bad Girls Rage-a-Day: Rage Against the Good Girl Machine—Every Single Day!; The Worst-Case Scenario Daily Survival Calendar: Surviving the Daily Grind; Feature Presentation Daily Calendar is a guide to the glamour and grit of Tinseltown ($11.95 each). Engagement calendars: The Bad Girls: Your Guide to a Year of Fun and Baditude ($14.95); Redstone presents images to remind us of the world of the unconscious ($18.95); Hecho en Mexico ($14.95); Patricia Wells' Provence ($15.95); Tuscan Pleasures ($15.95). In wall format: Doga shows that dogs are natural yogis; Breaking Bounds highlights modern dance; Emily the Strange finds Emily maneuvering us through the year; I Feel a Sin Coming On; Cats in the Sun; Hula Honeys; Orchids; Wonder Woman ($12.95 each); Harley-Davidson ($15.95) Contact publisher for terms. Chronicle Books, 85 Second St., San Francisco, Calif. 94105; (415) 537-3730.


DAVIS DESIGNS

Photographer Victoria Davis displays her work on Shakti, which illustrates the energy and beauty of yoga, and Little Yoga, which shows that yoga is for children as well as adults. Terms: 50% discount, minimum 12 calendars. Davis Designs, 3060 Roscomare Rd., Los Angeles, Calif. 90077; (800) 259-2115.


DOWN EAST

New for 2005: the Down East Pocket Calendar fits into a pocket or handbag and includes a brief almanac of Maine facts, places of interest, a map of Maine and more ($6.95). The Down East Wall Calendar features classic Maine scenic photos and notes holidays, moon phases and tide tables (wall, $10.95). The engagement calendar offers scenic photos plus facts about Maine ($12.95). Terms: 1—11, 40% discount; 12—287, 50%; 288+, 55%; nonreturnable. Down East Books, P.O. Box 679, Camden, Maine 04843; (800) 766-1670.


DOWN THE SHORE

The Down the Shore Calendar captures the moods and seasons of this 127-mile-long coast with scenic photographs; the NJ Lighthouse Calendar 2005 displays 13 romantic and traditional lighthouses; both calendars feature an 18-month tide chart (wall, $12.95 each). Contact publisher for terms. Down the Shore Publishing, Box 3100, Harvey Cedars, N.J. 08008; (609) 978-1233.


DUTTON

The Winnie-the-Pooh calendar features an Ernest H. Shephard illustration for each month with a quote from the original Milne classics; includes a sheet of more than 50 full-color stickers to mark important occasions (wall, $10.99). Contact publisher for terms. Dutton, 345 Hudson St., New York, N.Y.; (800) 414-3610.


FIREFLY

Highlighting wildlife and nature themes, new calendars available from this publisher include Wilderness Paddling, Weather, The Botanical Garden (wall, $13.99 each). Also available: Astronomy, Butterflies, Canadian Art, Hummingbirds, Fireworks, Frogs, Wolves, Roses, Trees, Outhouses, Firefighters and Polar Bears ($13.99 each). Contact publisher for terms. Firefly Books Ltd., 66 Leek Crescent, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada L4B 1H1; (800) 387-5085.


FULCRUM

Gardeners welcome Fulcrum's regional calendars offering monthly tips and state-specific gardening advice for the Northeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, South, California, Pacific Northwest; also Xeriscape Guide (wall, $12.95 each). Contact publisher for terms. Fulcrum Publishing, 16100 Table Mountain Parkway, Golden, Colo. 80403-1672; (303) 277-1623.


GRAPHIC ARTS CENTER

A range of state and wildlife calendars are available from this publisher in 16-month wall format with a three-year planning grid and color relief map in state calendars. Among the offerings: Alaska, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Virginia and Washington, Rowing, Birds of Alaska, Lewis & Clark ($13.99 each). Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co., 3019 N.W. Yeon, Portland, Ore. 97210; (800) 452-3032.


THE GREYHOUND PROJECT

This group, which works to save former racing greyhounds through adoption, offers these fund-raising calendars for 2005: Celebrating Greyhounds, a 14-month wall calendar ($5.50), and Celebrating Greyhounds Desk Calendar ($7.25). Both feature photos of adopted former racing greyhounds and a directory of more than 250 volunteer greyhound adoption groups around the world. No minimum required. Order through the Greyhound Project Inc., 295 Tremont St., Newton, Mass. 02458; (617) 527-8843.


HARPERCOLLINS CHILDREN'S BOOKS

Lemony Snicket's Calendar of Unfortunate Events 2005, covering 13 alarming months, offers startling photographs, depressing notations from author Lemony Snicket, querulous quotes and rude reminders (wall, $12.99). On the lighter side, princesses of every sort can fill the pages of The Princess Diaries Engagement Calendar with glorious galas, delicious dates and everything to stay royally organized ($12.99). Contact publisher for terms. HarperCollins, 1350 Ave. of the Americas, New York, N.Y. 10019-4703; (212) 261-6500.


HARPERENTERTAINMENT

Live the future one day at a time with the Planet Express Crew on the Futurama calendar; Homer and family celebrate all through the year with The Simpsons Fun Calendar; The Simpsons' Family Organizer will keep the whole family on track every day of the year (wall, $12.99 each); The Trivial Simpsons 365-Day Box Calendar offers fans a year of brain-busting, mind-melting trivia ($12.99); the 2005 Tolkien Calendar commemorates the 50th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings and features Tolkien's original artwork (wall, $14.95). Contact publisher for terms. Harper Entertainment, 10 E. 53rd St., New York, N.Y. 10022; (212) 207-7000.


HUDSON PARK PRESS

For 2005: 12 new paintings in the Hudson River style grace The Art of the Hudson Valley; Art of Our Town: New York, N.Y. explores the moods and soul of the city; Cosmopolitan Cats glorifies domestic cats in artwork from the New York Public Library; The Floating World: Private Life in the Pleasure Quarters, Wood-block Prints by Kitagawa Utamaro brings to life the "pleasure quarters" of old Tokyo; Women on Women celebrates the achievements and artistry of iconic women including Georgia O'Keeffe, Joan Baez, Mary Wollstonecraft, Mae West, Berenice Abbott (wall, $11.95 each. Children can color their own dinosaur scenes every month with the Create Your Own Dinosaur calendar, which includes 150 stickers; with the Create Your Own Jewish Calendar (with 200 stickers), kids learn how to make the world a better place (activity wall, $10.95 each). Terms: 1—99 copies, 53% discount, 100+, 58%. Distributed by Publisher's Group West, 1700 Fourth St., Berkeley, Calif. 94710; (800) 788-3124.


KAR-BEN

Jewish facts, photos, recipes and trivia fill the pages of My Very Own Jewish Calendar (16-month wall, $7.95); also available: Jumbo Jewish Calendar for desk or wall ($12.95); the checkbook-size "Mini" Jewish Calendar ($1.95); and The Executive, a month-at-a-glance engagement notebook ($7.95). All calendars list secular and Jewish holidays plus candle-lighting times for major cities. Contact publisher for terms. Kar-Ben Publishing, 241 First Ave., N., Minneapolis, Minn. 55401-1607; (800) 328-4929.


LIGHT RAIN

Exploring the Colorado Plateau (which includes major parts of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah), highlights the area that is home to more than 40 national parks, monuments, recreation areas and more. Terms: 1—6 copies, 50% discount; 7—12, 55% nonreturnable; 13—24, 60%; 25+, 65% returnable; return covers only by 3/1/2005. Light Rain Productions, 1074 Wealdwood Ct., Kirkwood, Mo., 63122; (314) 821-2474.


LITTLE, BROWN UK (dist. by Trafalgar Square)

People in Vogue draws on the archives of British Vogue to display photos by Beaton and Steichen, Penn and Testino (wall, $19.95). Contact publisher for terms. Trafalgar Square Publishing, P.O. Box 257, Howe Hill Road, N. Pomfret, Vt. 05053; (802) 457-1911.


LLEWELLYN

New for 2005: Starview Almanac offers a planetary perspective for our times ($8.95); Llewellyn's Tarot Reader includes news, advice and discussions on Tarot ($8.95); Horóscopas y Predicciones is a Spanish-language astrological key to planning 2005 ($9.95). Returning favorites: Astrological Calendar (wall, $12.95); Astrological Pocket Planner ($7.95); Astrology Datebook: 2005 Planetary Guide ($9.95); Witches' Calendar (wall, $12.95); Witches' Datebook ($9.95); Witches' Spell-a-Day Almanac ($7.95). Terms: 1—4 items, assorted, 30% discount; 5—99, 46%; 100+, 50%. Llewellyn, P.O. Box 64383, St. Paul, Minn. 55164-0383; (651) 291-1970.


MEADE

Christian Lassen highlights the work of this marine artist; bobbypin by Jeffrey Fulvimari depicts a classic yet trendy cast of illustrated girls for today's girls. Also, just for laughs: Blondie, Family Circus, Mother Goose & Grimm, Shoebox, Maxine, Close to Home. Special people: Elvis highlights the King; Flavia features inspirational writer and illustrator Flavia Weedn. Let Mead entertain you with tie-ins: Catwoman stars Halle Berry; The Incredibles is from Pixar animation, New York Minute is a Mary Kate and Ashley tie-in; Van Helsing stars Australian heartthrob Hugh Jackman as the fearless vampire hunter; American Chopper features the work of the Orange Country Choppers who make custom motorcycles (wall, $9.99—$14.99 each). New formats: the Locker Calendar fits into a locker but is large enough for notes, dates, practice times and more ($9.99), the portable mini-engagement calendar ($9.99); Magnetic Year in a Frame is a full-year calendar with a magnetic frame ($4.99); Year-in-a Box Memo Cube calendar has more than 100 blank pages for extra notes when the year is over ($7.99). Contact publisher for terms. Mead/Westvaco Corp., Courthouse Plaza Northeast, Dayton, Ohio 45463; (937) 495-6323.


MOTHER TONGUE INK

We'Moon '05: Gaia Rhythms for Womyn is an appointment book, astrological moon calendar, earth-centered spiritual guide and multicultural handbook created by and for women; bound with a lay-flat binding, spiral binding or unbound and shrink-wrapped ($16.95 each). Also available: We'Moon on the Wall ($12.95). Contact publisher for terms. Mother Tongue Ink, 37010 SE Snuffin Rd., Estacada, Ore. 97023; (503) 630-7848.


NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN

The New York Botanical Garden Engagement Calendar 2005 celebrates the beauty of orchids with illustrations by 19th-century botanical artist Walter Hood Fitch and is in a week-to-a-page format, with ribbon marker and inside back-cover pocket ($18.95). Contact publisher for terms. The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, N.Y. 10458-5126; (718) 817-8700.


NYRB & GRANTA BOOKS

The New York Review of Books Desk Diary is in two-weeks-at-a-glance format and includes 26 of David Levine's famous caricatures gleaned from 40 years of the NYRB ($19.95); the Granta Diary is a spiral-bound engagement calendar with 52 photographs in color and black and white and biographical information on the photographers ($18.95). Terms: 1—99 copies, 53% discount, 100+, 58%; returnable by 4/30/05. Distributed by Publisher's Group West, 1700 Fourth St., Berkeley, Calif. 94710; (800) 788-3124


NOAH PUBLICATIONS

The Calendar of Wooden Boats captures the beauty of these beautiful craft—sailboats, powerboats, workboats and small open boats—through the photography of Benjamin Mendlowitz with captions by marine historian Maynard Bray. Contact publisher for terms. Noah Publications, P.O. Box 14, Route 175, Brooklin, Maine 04616; (207) 359-2131.


NORTON

The Seven Seas Calendar: The Sailor's Calendar 2005 is illustrated with photos of sailboats in farflung corners of the world (wall, $13.95). Contact publisher for terms. W.W. Norton & Company, 500 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10100-0017; (212) 354-5500.


PEACEABLE KINGDOM PRESS

Celebrating Children's Books highlights the life work of 12 illustrators including Clement Hurd's Goodnight Moon, H.A. Rey's Curious George and Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad; Dr. Seuss displays a different Seuss book each month plus a bio of the author and 50 stickers; Where the Wild Things Are showcases illustrations by Maurice Sendak (all wall, $12.95). Terms: 50% discount returnable (up to 20% of returnable orders may be returned by 3/1/05); 55% nonreturnable; minimum six calendars per style. Peaceable Kingdom Press, 950 Gilman St., Suite 200, Berkeley, Calif. 94710; (510) 558-2051.


PLEASANT COMPANY PUBLICATIONS

The American Girl Library 2005 School Smarts Planner is a flexible and interactive planner that helps girls get organized and be cool at school; includes a cover with 12 photo pockets, school tips and reference pages, storage pocket, plastic ruler with stencils, tear-out notes, address pages and 352 stickers ($9.95). Terms: 45% discount returnable; 50% nonreturnable. Pleasant Company Publications, Book Order Department, P.O. Box 620991, Middleton, Wis. 53562-0991; (800) 233-0264


POMEGRANATE

Highlights for 2005: The ECOlogical Calendar: A New Way to Experience Time is presented in four panels, one for each season, depicting what is going on daily in the natural world ($14.99); M.C. Escher: Dreams and Illusions, Basquiat and Edward Gorey celebrate the work of these unique artists (vertical wall, $13.99 each); on CatCalendar, B. Kliban depicts frolicking felines, while Frank Lloyd Wright at Home displays the architect's homes (horizontal wall, $13.99 each); The New York Times: Bridge presents 53 extraordinary hands of bridge with remarks and diagrams by NYT bridge editor Alan Truscot. 365-Day Calendars include: CatCalendar, The New York Times Crossword Puzzles (large format, $12.99 each) and Poor Richard's Almanacks (small format, $11.99). Contact publisher for terms. Pomegranate Communications Inc., 775A Southpoint Blvd., Petaluma, Calif. 94954; (800) 227-1428.


PORTLAND PRESS

The Chihuly Desk Calendar highlights the glasswork of artist Dale Chihuly ($16.95). Contact publisher for terms. Portland Press, P.O. Box 45010, Seattle, Wash. 98145; (800) 574-7272.


RANDOM HOUSE

The Complete Runner's Day-by-Day Log and Calendar is for runners, from the serious marathoner to the recreational weekend jogger ($14.95). Contact publisher for terms. Random House, 1745 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10019; (212) 572-2619.


SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP

The Inner Reflections engagement calendar provides encouragement for each week of the year through images by nature photographers coupled with inspiring quotes from Paramahansa Yogananda ($12.95). Contact publisher for terms. Self-Realization Fellowship Publishers, 3208 Humboldt St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90031-1835; (888) 773-8680.


RONNIE SELLERS

Face it-—even the most stunning women and the most gorgeous men will likely end up looking like Biddys (with their hats and tiny little dogs) and Coots (with their high-water pants); The Fantasy Art of Keith Parkinson displays the artist's work; The Crack Calendar (think of men in low-rider jeans) features the work of cartoonist Eric Decetis; Doggie Days calendars cover 21 breeds (wall, $12.99 each). New from the National Wildlife Fund: From Sea to Shining Sea and The Power and the Beauty offer tributes to the wildlife of North America; Nature's Family looks at wildlife families; Songbirds of North America observes birds in their natural habitats; Wildflowers Forever pays tribute to the native flora of North America (wall, $12.99 each).Whispers Take Wing offers fanciful visions of animals and vegetables (wall, $12.99; engagement, $8.99); Michael Parkes Desktop Postcard is a postcard calendar ($9.99); The Art of Michael Whelan is a mini-calendar ($6.99). Terms: 24—71 pieces, 50% discount nonreturnable, 45% returnable; 72 or more, 55% nonreturnable, 45% returnable; minimum order 24 calendars. Ronnie Sellers Productions, P.O. Box 818, Portland, Maine 04104; (207) 772-6833.


SHEARSON PUBLISHING

New 2005 wall calendars are Road Trip, Café Life, Americana, Roller Coasters and Alaska Cool Sites; each each features a grid with a design that reflects its subject matter (wall, $10.99 each). Terms: 40% discount returnable, minimum 24 units; 50% nonreturnable, minimum 12 units; returns limited to 50% of purchase. Shearson Publishing, 411 Washington Ave., N., Suite 20, Minneapolis, Minn. 55401; (800) 800-9839.


SOURCEBOOKS

Sourcebooks announces its first calendar line, in collaboration with Encyclopedia Britannica and America 24/7: The Encyclopedia Britannica On This Day boxed calendar showcases movers, shakers and greatest happenings through the ages ($11.99); America 24/7 wall calendar ($12.99) and engagement calendar ($14.99) include photos from the book America 24/7; Poetry Speaks boxed calendar compiles poems by classic and contemporary poets; and Getting in Touch with Your Inner Bitch does exactly what you think it does ($11.99 each). Wall calendars include: My Cat's Not Fat, He's Just Big-Boned and Intercourses: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook Calendar ($12.99 each). Contact publisher for terms. Sourcebooks, 1935 Brookdale Rd. Suite 139, Naperville, Ill. 60563; (630) 961-3900.


STOECKLEIN

Western-themed wall calendars include: American Quarterhorse, California Cowboy, Cow Dogs, Cowboy Gear, Cowgirls, Lil' Buckaroos, Paint Horse, Sun Valley Images, Texas Cowboys (wall, $12.99 each); and Performance Horse Journal ($17.95). Contact distributor for terms. Distributed by Graphic Arts Center Publishing, P.O. Box 10306, Portland, Ore. 97296-0306; (800) 452-3032.


TEN SPEED PRESS

Odd Jobs presents everyday people performing some off-the-beaten-track jobs; Why Cats Paint returns with all new masterpieces (wall, $12.95 each). Terms: 1—5 copies, 20% discount; 6+ copies, 52% returnable; 6+ copies, 60% nonreturnable. Ten Speed Press, P.O. Box 7123, Berkeley, Calif. 94707; (800) 841-2665.


TIDE-MARK

New titles for 2005 include: Bad Cats depicts nefarious felines at their worst (and funniest); Born of the Night offers the gothic visions of fantasy artist Joseph Vargo; CrossGen features the artists of CrossGen's graphic novels; Madame Endora's Calendar of Fortune provides advice on love and prosperity; The Wire features scenes from the award-winning HBO drama; Teachers pays tribute to this profession (wall, $12.95 each). Also: Newborns, Himalayan Spirit, Tribal Colors, Batman, Lady Death, The Sandman: Endless Nights, Yoga, The Sohl of Dance, Wine (Seriously?), G.I. Joe, Great Golf by Design (wall, $12.95 each). Desk diaries include Rule of Thumb, The Book of Fictional Days and Castles of Europe ($14.95 each). Contact publisher for terms. Tide-Mark, P.O. Box 20, Windsor, Conn. 06095-0020; (860) 683-4499.


TIME INC. HOME ENTERTAINMENT

This publisher is offering a range of calendars from Sports Illustrated including: SI for Kids Action Sports, SI Adventure, SI Classic Golf Courses, SI Exotic Golf Courses (wall, $12.99 each); SI Golf Day-at-a-Time Calendar, SI Trivia Day-at-a-Time Calendar; SI Swimsuit Day-at-a-Time Calendar ($12.99 each); SI Swimsuit in three sizes ($15.99, $12.99, $7.99); SI Swimsuit Desk Diary ($15.99); SI Swimsuit Body Paint Calendar (wall, $12.99). Orders to: DateWorks, Laura Garrett, One American Rd., Cleveland, Ohio 44144; (216) 252-7300, ext. 2921.


TRIUMPH

Partnered with the Charlotte Observer and Motor Racing Outreach, Triumph presents a calendar of 12 top NASCAR drivers' devotions and guidance for one's personal race to the finish line (wall, $12.95). Contact publisher for terms. Triumph Books, 601 S. LaSalle, Suite 500, Chicago, Ill. 60605; (312) 939-3330.


TYNDALE

Among the offerings for 2005: One Year Bible; LASB, based on the Life Application Study Bible; Bible Alive! provides daily verses for inspiration; Bible Trivia; Day-by-Day with Billy Graham; This Isthe Day displays insightful quotes from Max Lucado; Church Bulletin Bloopers is an uproarious collection; 365 Laughtershocks is a cartoon-a-day plus an inspirational verse; Family Moments: Celebrating Life's Most Treasured Blessings brings messages from Dr. James Dobson ($11.99 each). Contact publisher for terms. Stillwater Gifts/Tyndale House Publishers, 351 Executive Dr., Carol Stream, Ill. 60188; (800) 323-9400.


WELCOME BOOKS

The Little Big Calendar for Moms features antique art with illustrations by Jessie Wilcox Smith, Kate Greenaway and Maud Humphrey; An Evening with Marilyn offers photos of legendary star Monroe by Douglas Kirkland; All Things Alice offers illustrations from Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass plus poems, prose and sayings by Lewis Carroll (wall, $12.95); Vintage San Francisco provides silver gelatin prints by Moulin Studies with quotations by famous SF literary figures (wall, $13.95). Also available: Yosemite and the High Sierra, Hidden Napa Valley, Flora Botanica, Buddha (wall, $12.95 each); California the Beautiful, Bay Area Wild, Searchings II: Secret Landscapes of Flowers, Maxfield Parrish Masterworks, Mythology: The DC Comics of Alex Ross ($13.95 each). Distributed by Andrews McMeel, c/o Simon & Schuster, 100 Front St., Riverside, N.J. 08075; (800) 943-9839.


WESTCLIFFE PUBLISHERS

Outdoor Photographer Magazine Calendar features the best photos from last year's magazine; The Wilderness Society Calendar is the official calendar of the Wilderness Society. Contact publisher for terms. Westcliffe Publishers, P.O. Box 1261, Englewood, Colo. 80150-1261; (303) 935-0900.


WILLIWAW

The 2005 Alaska Weather Calendar showcases Alaska's last frontier while providing weather facts and useful information. Terms: returnable: 10—49 copies, 30% discount; 50—99, 45%; 100—399, 50%; 400+, 55%; nonreturnable: 10—49, 40%; 50—99, 50%,; 100—399, 55%,; 400+, 60%. Williwaw Publishing Co., P.O. Box 142288, Anchorage, Alaska 99514-2288; (800) 490-4950.


WILLOW CREEK

Among the many offerings for dog lovers: Jack Russells, Just Yellow Labs, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Just Corgis; plus Why Do Cats Do That?, Just Us Chickens, Loons, Orchids, A View from the Porch, Old Mill and Deep Space Mysteries (wall, $11.99 each). Contact publisher for terms. Willow Creek Press, P.O. Box 147, Minocqua, Wisc., 54548; (715) 358-7010.


WISDOM PUBLICATIONS

The 2005 Tibetan Art Calendar displays reproductions of Indo-Tibetan thankgka paintings with detailed iconographic descriptions ($24.95). Terms: returnable: 40% discount; nonreturnable: 50%. Wisdom Publications, 199 Elm St., Somerville, Mass. 02144; (817) 771-3307.


WORKMAN

New for 2005: Page-a-Day Perpetual Calendars bring a new twist to this format: oversize, undated calendars with a photo tied in with a quote or passage that speaks to the reader's longings; titles include: Perpetual Travel, Perpetual Surfing and Perpetual Golf (slipcased, $15.95 each). Also, Gallery Calendar: Boat (wall, $15.95); Color Page-a-Day Calendars: Brainteasers, Mind Benders, Games, Word Searches, Puzzlers, Mazes & More, Mandalas ($11.95 each); and Page-a-Day Calendars: Horse, Love! ($10.95 each). Desk Diaries: The Tie Diary displays natty neckwear ($13.95); Three Black Skirts Little Black Book Style Survival Planner has attitude and finesse to spare ($13.95); Picture-a-Day Wall Calendars: In Spain ($12.95). Figaro! Figaro! Figaro!: 12 Ways to Make Your Dog Smile will make owners smile, too; while Dream Horses celebrates the romance of the horse ($11.95 each). Little Hangup calendars show that small is beautiful with these titles: Memories of Italy, Memories of Ireland, Small Dogs ($7.95 each). Contact publisher for terms. Workman Publishing, 708 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10003; (800) 722-7202.


YANKEE PUBLISHING

New this season is The Country Calendar, depicting the charm of country living (wall, $9.95). The Old Farmer's Almanac offerings include: Herbs Calendar, with illustrations of selected herbs, plus gardening and harvesting tips (wall, $9.95); Gardening Calendar, offering gardening lore, timely advice and harvesting tips; Weather Watcher's Calendar for those who like to keep an eye on the sky (wall, $7.95); The Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar with daily doses of useful advice ($14.95); the Every Day Calendar makes each day special with its own pointed fact ($11.95); the Old Farmer's Almanac Every Day Weather Journal provides space for recording the weather each day ($14.95). Contact publisher for terms. Terms: returnable: 1—9 copies, 20% discount; 10-49, 50%; 50-249, 55%; 250+, 60%; nonreturnable: 1—9, 20%; 10—49, 53%; 50+, 60%; returns due by 5/31. Distributed by Houghton Mifflin, Sales Dept., 222 Berkeley St., Boston, Mass. 02116; (800) 343-1316.


YORKVILLE PRESS

Celebrate Dogs with the Monks of New Skete highlights the extraordinary connection between humans and dogs as the monks share the wisdom and insight they have gained over the years of living and working with these special creatures (16-month wall, $12.95). What Women Want: A Month-by-Month Romantic Wish-List sends husbands and boyfriends the message that "a Swiffer is NOT what I want for my birthday!" then explains what women really want (16-month wall, $12.95). Contact publisher for terms. Yorkville Press, Cissy Tiernan, sales director, 1202 Lexington Ave, #315, New York, N.Y. 10028; (203) 975-8284.