AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION

Biotechnology and the Law (Apr., $189.95) by Hugh B. Wellons and Eileen Smith Ewing addresses the legal issues lawyers must identify in a biotech business.

BARRONS

Survival Secrets of College Students (May, $12.99) by Julia Johnston and Mary Kay Shanley includes quotes from students who have been there, done that and come through with flying colors.

BLOOMSBURY

The Enlightened Bracketologist: The Final Four of Everything (Mar., $15.95), edited by Mark Reiter and Richard Sandomir, applies the sports model of bracketed bests to determine the best in other areas of the culture. 40,000 first printing.

NICHOLAS BREALEY

Success with Asian Names: A Practical Guide to Getting It Right in Business and Everyday Life (May, $19.95) by Fiona Swee-Lin Price covers names from 14 languages.

CAPITAL BOOKS

From Agincourt to Zanzibar: A "Where-in-the-World" Guide to 300+ Places (July, $19.95) by Don Hausrath and Paul Wasserman explores the history, culture and geography of real and mythical places.

CHECKMARK BOOKS

The Encyclopedia of American Law Enforcement (Mar., $21.95) by Michael Newton provides an A—Z history from the 17th century to the present.

CHELSEA GREEN

Atlas of American Artisan Cheese (June, $40) by Jeffery P. Roberts details more than 380 small-scale cow, sheep and goat milk cheeses by state and region.

CHICAGO REVIEW PRESS (dist. by IPG)

Ex-Etiquette for Weddings: The Blended Families' Guide to Tying the Knot (Apr., $14.95) by Jann Blackstone-Ford and Sharyl Jupe weaves carefully through the tricky wedding process.

KRAUSE PUBLICATIONS

Transformers: Identification and Price Guide 1984—1991 (May, $24.99) by Mark Bellomo provides complete descriptions and secondary market pricing; includes 1,000 color photos.

LONDON EDITIONSHONG KONG (dist. by Antique Collectors' Club)

The Shanghai Museum (Apr., $37.50), intro. by director, Chen Xiejun, celebrates the finest museum in modern China.

LYONS PRESS

Is There a Problem, Officer? A Cop's Inside Scoop on Avoiding Traffic Tickets (May, $14.95) by Steve Pomper stockpiles anecdotes to keep you ticket-free.

MARLOWE CO.

The Ultimate Guide to Your Legal Career: What Every Young Lawyer Must Know to Avoid the Mistakes and Maximize the Value of a Career in the Law (Apr., $16.95) by Charles Cannon outlines real-world considerations.

PERIGEE

Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge: The Book of Mnemonic Devices (Aug., $10.95) by Rod L. Evans groups these devices according to popular subjects.

PRENTICE HALL

How to Say It to Get into the College of Your Choice: Application, Essay, and Interview Strategies to Get You the Big Envelope (June, $15.95) by Linda Metcalf offers talking points and techniques.

QUILL DRIVER BOOKS

The New Comedy Writing Step by Step: Revised and Updated with Words of Instruction, Encouragement, and Inspiration from Legends of the Comedy Profession (May, $14.95) by Gene Perret features new stories, anecdotes and one-liners.

READERS DIGEST BOOKS

Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things: 2,317 Ways to Save Money and Time (Mar., $15.95) by the editors of Reader's Digestshows how to use or reuse some 250 household items to achieve the eponymous recommendations.

LYLE STUART

Killer PokerNo Limit!A Winning Strategy for Cash Games and Tournaments (Mar., $14.95) by John Vorhaus is the fifth entry in this series.

Queens Can Beat Kings: Broad-Minded Poker for Winning Women (July, $14.95) by Susie Isaacs studies the careers of female players and offers tips and tricks for newcomers.

TAYLOR FRANCIS GROUP/ROUTLEDGE

That, Which, and Why: A Usage Guide for Thoughtful Writers and Editors (Mar.; $19.95, cloth $85) by Evan Jenkins compiles brief, alphabetically arranged entries on nearly 200 stumbling blocks.

UNIV. OF NEBRASKA PRESS

Encyclopedia of the Great Plains Indians (Mar., $24.95) by David J. Wishart illuminates the culture and history of indigenous peoples. A Bison Original.

WRITERS DIGEST BOOKS

Writer Mama: How to Raise a Writing Career Alongside Your Kids (Mar., $14.99) by Christina Katz offers encouragement and advice to busy moms. Author tour.