London Book Fair 2012 Rights Guide

Selected titles from Fall 2012

The Lyons PressThe Globe Pequot Press

FalconGuidesskirt! Knack

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skirt! is an attitude … spirited, independent, outspoken, serious, playful and irreverent, sometimes controversial, always passionate.

Crash: When Grief and Gratitude CollideCarolyn Roy-Bornstein M.D. After 25 years of caring for children, pediatrician Carolyn Roy-Bornstein finds herself on the other side of the stretcher when her 17-year-old son Neil is hit by a teenage drunk driver while walking his girlfriend Trista home after a study date. Trista does not survive.

Gratitude for her son’s life soon gives way to grief. While initially told Neil’s only injury was a broken leg, Roy-Bornstein quickly finds herself riding in an ambulance bringing her son to hospital; his brain is bleeding.  Roy-Bornstein is now not the patient’s doctor or nurse but his mother. The world she so easily navigated in a white coat now must be dealt with from the other side of the stretcher.  In these pages she explores all of these boundaries: between then and now, grief at her changed son and gratitude that he’s still living. Her many years as a medical insider don’t overcome her newcomer status as the parent of a trauma victim.

Dr. Carolyn Roy-Bornstein is an award-winning writer who also a widely recognized pediatrician.  She writes a monthly health column, Pediatric Points, in the national newsletter Pediatrics for Parents. She was recently contacted by Bonnie Fuller (former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan and Glamour), to offer pediatric opinions on the new website www.hollywoodlife.com when needed. She is also an ambassador with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, giving speeches to civic groups, schools and businesses, and her professional work has appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association and more than a dozen other periodicals.

September 2012$22.95 WorldHardcover 5 ½ x 7 ½ inches224 pp

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You Saved Me, Too: What a Holocaust Survivor Taught Me about Living, Dying, Fighting, Loving, and Swearing in YiddishSusan Kushner Resnick

“Resnick's humor, elegant writing, and almost Anne Frank-like combination of sweetness and sassiness made this the first Holocaust-related book I have enjoyed, or could even bear to read, in many decades.”—Marion Winik, author of The Glen Rock Book of the Dead, and First Comes Love

When Sue met Aron she suffered from postpartum depression. Aron, a Holocaust survivor, laughed more than she did, and she was drawn to his cheerfulness. With beautiful prose, Resnick alternates between details of Aron’s life as a concentration camp inmate with their current unique friendship. The dramatic tension builds when Sue promises to be there at Aron’s death. Susan Kushner Resnick teaches creative nonfiction at Brown University. She is the author of Sleepless Days and Goodbye Wifes and Daughters, which won a gold medal for nonfiction from the Independent Publisher’s Book Awards. She has written for The New York Times magazine and The Boston Globe.

November 2012$24.95 WorldHardcover 5 ½ x 8 ½ inches240 pp

Wineocology: Uncork the Power of Your Palate and Become an Expert Wine-KnowCaitlin Stansbury with Heidi Shink; photographs by Viktor Budnik Wineocology is not about what the experts have to say about wine, but rather it’s about teaching the reader how to taste, about how to differentiate the good from the bad to the downright awful. In short, it is an informative guide for women on how to taste wine using Wineocology’s unique sensory-based simple sommelier system, complete with color photography and lots of personality.

With 20 years of sommelier experience, Caitlin Stansbury is the first of five people to be awarded accreditation in the International Sommelier Guild program in the state of California. She owns Wineocology, a beverage program consulting firm. Clients include: NBC Universal, restaurants, and celebrities (50 Cent, Jessica Alba, Axl Rose, and others). She has been featured in LA Times, Food & Wine, and more. She starred as “The Wine Professor” on the WE Network. Currently in talks with OWN network for her own wine-centric show, Wineocology. Visit her website at www.wineocology.com. Heidi Shink is a self-help author (3 Minutes to a Pain-Free Life, S&S, 2005) She’s written for MTV News, E! Entertainment Television Network and others.

November 2012$18.95 WorldPaperback 5 x 8 ½ inches256 pp70 color photos throughout

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Fresh Energy Cookbook: Detox Recipes to Supercharge Your LifeNatalia Rose and Doris Choi

A leading light in the alternative health community, Natalia Rose is widely recognized for her "detox diet" program. Her popular book, The Raw Food Detox Diet, is by now considered a classic of its genre. The New Energy Cookbook is the essential companion guide for anyone who wants to bring those dietary principles to life in the comfort of their own kitchen. The emphasis is on living foods in digestible combinations, ideal for optimal cellular health, nutrition, energy, weight loss, and satisfaction. While this cookbook features many vegan and raw recipes, it has a range of amazingly healthy recipes for mouthwatering salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, and desserts.

Natalia Rose, CN is the founder of DetoxTheWorld.com and the author of The Raw Food Detox Diet, Raw Food Life Force Energy (both HarperCollins), and Detox 4 Women (Morrow). In her private Manhattan practice, Rose works with some of the world’s most body-conscious men and women, including models, actors, and media personalities. Doris Choi is a private chef and caterer with more than 15 years of experience in the industry. She has owned, managed, and operated highly successful bars, nightclubs, cafés, restaurants, and catering companies in New York City.

November 2012$29.95 WorldHardcover 7 ½ x 9 ¼ inches256 ppfull color throughout

The Quick and Clean Diet: Lose the Weight, Feel Great, and Stay Lean for LifeDari Alexander; Foreword by Dr. Mehmet Oz By applying the principles of clean eating to a realistic lifestyle, top journalist and working mother Dari Alexander shows how you can achieve your best body. This back-to-basics weight loss and maintenance program will also increase your energy and lifelong health. It is all about whole grains, lean proteins, and good fats. It’s not about low-carb, fat free, boring foods, or small portions. Expect to eat plenty of poultry and fish with an endless choice of vegetables and spices.

An award-winning journalist, Dari Alexander is currently the main anchor for Fox 5 News in New York City, with an average of three million viewers each night. A reporter for Fox News for ten years, she has also anchored Fox & Friends and Fox News Live hours. Alexander is also a trained chef from what is now called The Institute of Culinary Education.

January 2013$24.95 World EnglishTranslation: Laura Dail Literary AgencyHardcover 7 ½ x 9 ¼ inches192 ppfull color throughout

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Health and Self-Help

You Are WHY You Eat: Change Your Food Attitude, Change Your LifeDr. Ramani Durvasula You Are WHY You Eat is not a cookbook. It asks readers to look at their relationship with food. If you are gorging and numbing yourself with food, are you doing the same thing in life? What if you could find a way to stop eating, stop working at a bad job, stop a bad relationship before you walk down the aisle—stop anything when you are full? Understanding WHY you eat can lead to real and lasting change--both in your weight loss and all other areas of your life. Dr. Ramani takes a brave, edgy, and witty approach to self-help. She forces you to take responsibility for your choices in life. Through real-life anecdotes and exercises, she helps people live lives that are braver, more authentic, and less riddled with regret.    Dr. Ramani Durvasula has appeared in two reality TV shows and is currently filming her own show for Oxygen. She has also appeared on Dr. Oz, Dr. Drew's Lifechangers, and Anderson Cooper and in Allure, Glamour, Marie Claire, Redbook, and more. She is a Professor of Psychology at California State University, Los Angeles, and she has a private practice. Visit her at www.doctor-ramani.com. Stephanie Krikorian is a former TV journalist who has covered the Olympics, the Grammy Awards, and international news stories.     January 2013$24.95 WorldHardcover 6 x 9 inches240 pp

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Childcare and Parenting

The Genius in Every Child: Encouraging Character, Creativity, and Curiosity in ChildrenRick Ackerly

“Rick Ackerly’s journey through the travails and triumphs of parenting both as a parent and as a principal/father-confessor to parents is captured exquisitely in this book. . . . A vivid portrayal of how smart parents let their children discover their own genius and path.” —Pat Bassett, President, National Association of Independent Schools

 “Drawing on a lifetime of experience with children, Rick Ackerly has written a lively, engaging, practical book that captures the dilemmas and joys of raising and schooling children.” —Robert Evans, Ed.D., clinical and organizational psychologist and author of Family Matters

 “The accounts and learnings in The Genius in Every Child are so deep and layered, you feel in your bones Rick Ackerly’s forty years of teaching kids and parents how to grow their brilliance. This book, and Rick, have so much heart and wisdom, you’ll not only read their words gratefully, you’ll return to them again and again. This just might be the only book on parenting you’ll ever need.” —Rebecca Lawton, author of Reading Water: Lessons from the River

Genius is not just about intelligence, it's also about what sets the soul on fire—finding the innate joy in and aptitude for a topic. Finding that genius can set the course for a happy, productive life for a child. In a series of anecdotes, a former principal and father shares these turning points, both inside and outside the classroom. This book urges parents to shift the focus from test scores to enthusiasm, from perfect behavior to taking responsibility and learning from mistakes. Rick Ackerly is a nationally recognized educator and speaker with 45 years of experience working in schools. He has served as headmaster of four independent schools. His work has been endorsed by the Montessori Schools, and he speaks at numerous education conferences around the US. His articles have appeared in The New York Times, Multicultural Education, Education Week, and others. Visit his blog at www.rickackerly.com.

August 2012$16.95 WorldPaperback 5 ½ x 8 inches240 pp

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Humor

The Kid in the Crib: A Dr. Seuss ParodyLex Friedman and Felix Jason Schlater A children’s book for adults in the vein of the mega-bestselling Go the F**k to Sleep, The Kid in the Crib brilliantly re-imagines the Dr. Seuss classic, The Cat in the Hat, for beleaguered parents struggling with the anxieties and challenges of parenting in the 21st century. It substitutes the typical worries, frustrations, and challenges of modern parenting for Seuss's original story about a kindly creature and the child he befriends. It lays out the daily power struggle between parents as they each insist that it's the other one's turn to deal with the befouled diaper, and the bleary-headedness that coincides with an infant's sleeping patterns.

The kid spat up whiteThe kid spat up greenThe kid spat up more spit upThan we'd ever seen.

This pitch-perfect parody—expertly illustrated by graphic designer Felix Schlater—paints an honest portrait of parenting that will have moms and dads nodding in recognition and howling with laughter. And it is a story that parents will delight in reading, both to each other and even to their kids someday. Lex Friedman writes news, reviews, tutorials, and opinion pieces for Macworld and Macworld.com. He is the author of The Snuggie Sutra book and website, which was featured on The Today Show and Conan O'Brien. Felix Jason Schlater is a graphic designer and illustrator.

September 2012$14.95 WorldPaper Over Board 7 x 9 inches48 pp15 - 20 full color illustrations

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U.S. Army Zombie Training Manual Department of the Army When a zombie is taken prisoner by the U.S. Army, it need not be uselessly destroyed. In fact, just as the Army has a program to train dogs for combat roles, it has a program to train the captured Undead for combat roles. No zombie that our Army can capture will go unutilized. This is our Army’s “No Zombie Left Behind” policy.

The manual in your hands is the Department of Defense’s principle source of information on care, conditioning, training, and operations of our Army’s Working Zombies – such as the brave zombie Blech!

From basics, such as “HEEL” and “STAY” to negotiating obstacle courses, to tracking, searching, attacking, and even Zombies working undercover in the real world, this manual shows readers how our military trains zombies to be soldier zombies. Illustrations depict the Do’s and Don’ts of Zombie care, training, and operations.

Contents include: * Zombie-Veterinary Training Priorities  * Principles of Conditioning and Behavior Modification  * Patrol Zombie Training * Detector Zombie Training Validation  * The Military Working Zombie Program (MWZ Program)  And more crucial information. This book was written by order of the Secretary of the Army.

October 2012$14.95 WorldPaperback 5 ½ x 8 inches256 pp100 b&w illustrations throughout

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Popular Reference

From the Links: Golf's Most Memorable MomentsJoshua Shifrin

It’s a golf hall of fame, shame, and arcane. Collected in this handsome volume are more than one hundred of golf’s greatest moments—from the famous to the long forgotten—from the links of Scotland in the 1800s to the 2010 Masters, and even to the little known Martini Invitational in 1971… and starring the giants of the game down to the struggling pros and amateurs. Told in a whimsical fashion, these are stories of triumph, amazing holes-in-one and other feats, hilarious gaffes, classic matchups, heart-racing final rounds, trailblazing careers, monumental breakdowns, and other incredible events no reader will ever forget.

If he had been able to master his short game, Dr. Joshua Shifrin might have made a living at golf rather than earning a PhD in psychology. Nevertheless, he loves the game and is still thrilled when he manages to make a knee-knocker putt in his weekend game.

November 2012$21.95 WorldHardcover 5 ½ x 7 ½ inches240 pp

The Bride's Guide to Freebies: Enhancing Your Wedding without Selling OutSharon Naylor

With the average cost of weddings soaring, today’s budget-conscious brides are looking for deals to get the wedding of their dreams at a fraction of the cost. But for some, discounts are simply not enough. For these brides, only free will do. Naylor provides strategies on everything from the dress to the food to the entertainment, information on what to say (and not say) to score lots of swag, and how to foster positive relationships with vendors that result in spectacular add-ins.

Sharon Naylor is a prolific writer, with over 35 wedding-related books in the market, including Knack Wedding Flowers. Her articles are found regularly in BridalGuide.com, iVillage Wedding, Brides, Glamour, Redbook, InStyle Weddings, and more. She is the wedding spokesperson for Bed, Bath & Beyond, Kodak, Caneel Bay resort, and Envirosax. She has previously run bridal campaigns for Nokia, Microsoft, and other top companies. Visit her at www.SharonNaylor.net

December 2012$14.95 WorldPaperback 5 ½ x 7 ½ inches256 pp

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House and Home/DIY

Carter's Way: A No-Nonsense Method for Designing Your Own Super Stylish HomeCarter Oosterhouse with Chris Peterson Carter Oosterhouse knows how intimidating home design can be to a non-specialist. With a reassuring, “you can do it” attitude, he shows readers how to create realistic designs that they can implement with basic tools and a little DIY experience. His mission is to bring imaginations to life. The materials he uses are easily found, budget-conscious, and whenever possible are environmentally friendly.  Specific examples are illustrated with stunning photos.

I’m writing this book because of all the people who come up to me at events, or write me, saying things like, “I wish I could make my kitchen look like the one on your last show,” or, “If only I could have you work on my living room!” You don’t need me in person. You don’t need anybody else. You need my perspective and my method. My method is what I call “Carter’s Way.” It’s a process that has worked for me in dozens of different rooms and homes. Now I want it to work for you!

  Carter Oosterhouse is the host of HGTV's Carter Can, Million Dollar Rooms, and Red, Hot & Green. He has also been a contributor to the Today show and regularly appears on The Rachael Ray Show. Visit him at www.carteroosterhouse.com. Chris Peterson has written extensively on the subject of home improvement and home design. A list of his work can be found at www.petersonink.com.

October 2012$24.95 WorldPaperback 8 ½ x 11 inches224 pp75 - 100 color photos

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Cookery and Entertaining

Iconic Spirits: An Intoxicating HistoryMark Spivak Over the past decade, the cocktail culture has exploded, with bartenders resurrecting classic cocktails and dazzling customers with their creations. Consumers are recreating these cocktails at home, spending huge amounts on upscale bar gear. Craft distilling has become popular as an offshoot of the locavore movement. In Iconic Spirits, Mark Spivak, host of the NPR show Uncorked!, explores the history of 12 iconic spirits, revealing how moonshine invented stock car racing; how gin almost toppled the British Empire; how a drink that tastes like castor oil flavored with tree bark became one of the sexiest things; how cognac became the "it" drink of hip-hop culture, and more. Spivak then offers tantalizing cocktail recipes from the era in which each spirit was invented. Mark Spivak is the host of a weekly show call Uncorked! on WXEL-FM, the NPR affiliate for the Palm Beaches and South Florida. His website, Spivak On Wine, features winery profiles, reviews of restaurants in the U.S. and abroad, and reviews of wines and spirits.

November 2012$16.95 WorldHardcover 5 ¼ x 7 1/8 inches256 pp16 page color insert

The Florida Keys Cookbook, 2nd edition: Recipes & Foodways of ParadiseVictoria Shearer

The Florida Keys Cookbook is a fascinating combination of food history, local lore, and over 175 mouth-watering recipes showcasing the Florida Keys' bounty from Keys restaurant chefs and home cooks. Archival photographs and informative sidebars round out the newly designed full color second edition of this beautiful and treasured book celebrating this paradise. Victoria Shearer is a longtime travel and food journalist and a frequent contributor to national magazines and newspapers.

November 2012$19.95 WorldPaperback 7 ½ x 9 ¼ inches288 ppFull-color photographs and illustrations throughout

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Fiction

Ride, Cowboy, Ride! Baxter Black This hilarious new novel by America’s favorite cowboy poet, Baxter Black, offers a funny, fast-paced inside look at the lives of rodeo cowboys and the women they love--or that they want to love. Cooney Bedlam is a saddle bronc rider and bull rider who has just fallen in love with the indefatigable Pica DeTroiT, but every time he tries to win her affections, he makes a fool of himself. When she's accused of illegal trafficking in endangered species, after being set up by the diabolical Oui Oui Reese, Cooney and his traveling partner, Straight Line, pull out all the stops to try to prove her innocence and to compete at the National Finals Rodeo. Baxter Black is known to millions for his insights as America’s Cowboy Poet and as a large-animal veterinarian. He would still be a practicing vet if, in his words, “cowboy poetry had not hijacked my life.” His books include The Back Page: The Best of Baxter Black from Western Horseman, and Hey, Cowboy, Wanna Get Lucky?

September 2012$22.95 WorldHardcover 5 ½ x 8 ½ inches272 pp

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Pets

A Dog Named Leaf: The Hero from Heaven Who Saved My LifeAllen Anderson with Linda Anderson Allen and Linda Anderson adopted an abandoned, traumatized year-old cocker spaniel. Soon, the troubled dog they named “Leaf” turned their home into a war zone, and Leaf’s emotional issues overwhelmed the couple. Shortly after Leaf’s arrival, Allen, who had spent eight years as a big city police officer and survived so many close calls that Linda called him “Miracle Man,” received a diagnosis from his doctor that made him think his luck had finally run out. Allen had a not-yet-ruptured brain aneurysm that could be fatal, and the surgery to repair it might leave him debilitated. Having seen his father live for years with the effects of a massive stroke, he dreaded that the worst fate might not be death. But he and Leaf, like comrades facing the ultimate battle, would be there for each other, with the miracle of this man and this dog coming together at exactly the right time.

Allen Anderson and his wife Linda founded the Angel Animals Network, which helps people discover the benefits of human-animal companionship. Allen’s books on the subject have been featured on Oprah.com, the Today Show, ABC’s Nightly News, Amazon.com’s Hot 100, and B&N’s Top 10.

November 2012$16.95 WorldPaperback 5 ½ x 8 inches272 ppb&w throughout

Outwitting Cats: Tips for Persuading the Felines in Your Life to Do What You WantWendy Christensen

Skeptics will claim that it’s impossible to train a cat, and millions struggle with shredded furniture or worse. Wendy Christensen knows cats are intelligent, patient, stubborn, observant, and quick learners. But they're also remarkably self-interested and quick to exploit a good deal. Outwitting a cat means convincing the cat that what you want is also what she wants. Whatever your cat problem, Wendy Christensen gives all the latest information on what works, and what doesn't.  Wendy Christensen is an award-winning writer and illustrator. Her books include The Humane Society of the United States Complete Guide to Cat Care. She's written for Cat Fancy, Kittens USA, Catnip, CatWatch, Natural Cat, and Natural Pet.

March 2013$16.95 WorldPaperback reissue5 ½ x 8 inches320 ppb&w photos and illustrations

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Travel and Adventure Narrative

Encounters From a Kayak: Native People, Sacred Places, and Hungry Polar BearsNigel Foster What makes travel special? Perhaps the chill realization that a polar bear's eyes are fixed on you. Perhaps it is the criminal history of a rusting ship with a tree growing from its hold. Renowned kayaker Nigel Foster brings the reader along on the magical experiences that surround sea kayaking. It’s about the animals, people, and special places around the globe that have grabbed his irrepressible curiosity. The result is a book of broad appeal for those interested in kayaking, traveling, and adventure. Sea kayaker and adventurer Nigel Foster writes regularly for PaddleWorld and Ocean Paddler magazines and has been published in many other outdoor journals. He gives presentations around the world about his kayak expeditions and is the author of several kayaking instructional books and guidebooks. Read his blog at nigelkayaks.com.

November 2012$16.95 WorldPaperback 6 x 9 inches272 ppcolor photos throughout

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Lost in TibetRichard Starks and Miriam Murcutt

Assamese: Bipul DeuriCzech: KoalaEnglish/Indian subcontinent: AdarshItalian: BoroliKorean: AlomPortuguese/Brasil: Clio During WWII, caught in a violent storm and blown far off their intended course, five American airmen--flying the dangerous Himalayan supply route known as "The Hump"--were forced to bail out just seconds before their plane ran out of fuel. Without adequate clothing, they trudged toward the nearby Indian town, only to learn they had actually landed in Tibet. Finding themselves in unfriendly territory was their next hurdle; when their release was finally negotiated by the British, they then had to make their way back on foot. Lost in Tibet is high adventure of both a physical and political nature.

September 2012$16.95 WorldPaperback reissue5 ½ x 8 inches240 ppb&w archival images plus map

Room with a Pew: Sleeping Our Way through Spain’s Ancient MonasteriesRichard Starks and Miriam Murcutt One recent summer, Richard Starks and Miriam Murcutt traveled through Spain – from Barcelona to Malaga – staying exclusively in ancient monasteries. Fascinating places to stay, they are ripe with history, art and culture; seldom visited; and open to those of any faith. They are also inexpensive; eager for customers, and hospitable. This account of their journey is irreverent at times, often amusing, but always respectful and entertaining. Richard Starks and Miriam Murcutt are British-born writers and editors now living in the US.. Worldwide travelers, they rank their journey through Spain’s ancient monasteries as one of their most rewarding experiences. Visit them at www.starksmurcutt.com. 

September 2012$16.95 WorldPaperback 5 ½ x 8 inches256 pppen-and-ink illustrations plus overview map

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Biography & Memoir

Griefland: An Intimate Portrait of Love, Loss, and Unlikely FriendshipArmen Bacon and Nancy Miller Griefland. It's a place no one wants to visit--a place without borders where language is inadequate and pain is constant. It's a place where every morning, one awakens to the stark reality that a loved one will never be seen, heard--or embraced--again. This is a place that Armen Bacon and Nancy Miller know all too well, for both of them, when they met, had lost a child to drug addiction. Both of them had also enjoyed a comfortable, middle-class life—until it was rocked by the sudden death of a son Alex, and a daughter, Rachel. Together they discover a will and desire to move forward, recognizing that Life is the ultimate prize for those who survive this excruciating journey. 

“Grief blisters like third degree burns, trying to form scabs, struggling to heal, ripped off without warning by the sight of his favorite things: scuffed Adidas, an autographed Tony Hawk skateboard, Rice Crispy treats, macaroni and cheese from a box. I see him in all of these things now, but he quickly evaporates, setting off a silent alarm that plays full volume inside my head.”(Armen)

 “This is the month I’ve been wondering about for nearly a year. That marker that reminds me I’m still alive, but frozen—a still life—that I’ve survived the step out of time into the realm of no-time. Where the frost that sweeps the lawns with glistening white has infiltrated my body and soul like a virus, moving through each vein and artery, to the ends of my toes. I am frozen from the inside out.” (Nancy)

Armen Bacon is a regular contributor to The Fresno Bee and has a daily radio feature titled Live, Laugh, Love. For two decades she has served as a media spokeswoman for education. Nancy Miller has been an English and composition instructor at the university and junior college levels for more than seventeen years.

October 2012$19.95 WorldHardcover 5 ½ x 7 ½ inches176 pp

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Its Head Came Off by Accident: A MemoirMuffy Mead-Ferro Its Head Came Off by Accident is both humorous yet poignant. It describes a childhood that takes place on a vast Wyoming ranch--more than 6,000 acres--where the author grew up with adventure-crazed, raucous brothers and friends, and a colorful collection of Western characters, particularly her own mother. When her mother is killed in a freak horse accident while herding cattle, Mead-Ferro faces the loss not only of this profoundly influential person but of the entire ranching operation: a century-old legacy. After she and her brothers sell the family ranch Mead-Ferro moves to the city, but eventually desires to move back to her childhood homeland. She attempts to recreate the landscape of her childhood--particularly the privileges and responsibilities of land, animals, and real work--as a bequest to her own children. Muffy Mead-Ferro is the author of the bestselling Confessions of a Slacker Mom and Confessions of a Slacker Wife. She’s been featured on Oprah, The Today Show, and Talk of the Nation, and in publications such as The Atlantic and The [London] Times.

September 2012$14.95 WorldPaperback 5 ½ x 8 inches200 pp16-page photo insert

Shooter: A Woman's Journey in Combat from Behind the CameraStacy Pearsall As a female soldier and combat photographer, Pearsall carries a gun, but her real weapon is her camera. Pearsall was situated just north of Baghdad. She endured hardships that most readers could not fathom—from close quarters combat with the enemy to recovering the body of a mortally wounded soldier. She has captured soldiers' last moments alive. In this photographic book, Pearsall sheds light on what life during war is really like—both out in the field in the middle of the action and at rest. Detailed intimate essays about her relationships with soldiers, death, and combat accompany her striking photographs.  

Stacy Pearsall was in the Combat Camera Squadron. Her work has been published in Time, Newsweek, New York Times, USA Today, and PBS’s “Operation Home Coming.” A collection of her combat photographs went on a US tour in 2009. She is now the Owner/Director of the Charleston Center for Photography (www.CCforP.org).

October 2012$29.95 WorldHardcover 11 x 8 ½ inches208 pp100 color photos

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History and Current Events

Boon Island: A True Story of Mutiny, Shipwreck, and CannibalismAndrew Vietze and Stephen Erickson Before Mutiny on the Bounty, there was the tragic story of the Nottingham Galley, a riveting tale of adventure and survival.

The wreck of the Nottingham Galley on Boon Island and its rumors of insurance fraud, mutiny, treason, and cannibalism was one of the most sensational stories of the early 18th century. Shortly after departing England with Captain John Deane at the helm, his brother Jasper and one investor aboard, plus a skeleton crew, the ship encountered French privateers on her way to Ireland, where she then lingered for weeks picking up cargo--finally heading into the North Atlantic much later in the season than was reasonably safe. Captain Dean offered one version of the events that led them to the barren rock off the coast of Maine; his crew told another version. The questions endure to this day. Skilled storytellers Vietze and Erickson, spin a historical adventure-mystery that will appeal to readers of South and The Perfect Storm.  Andrew Vietze is the former Managing Editor of Down East: The Magazine of Maine, the author of six previous books, and has written for a wide array of print and online publications. Stephen Erickson holds an MA in American History from UMass/Amherst and is currently the President of Americans United to Rebuild Democracy.

November 2012$16.95 WorldPaperback 6 x 9 inches224 pp1 map

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Ancient and Medieval Siege Weapons: A Fully Illustrated Guide to Siege Weapons and TacticsKonstantin Nossov, Ph.D.

UK: History Press

This richly illustrated guide offers a comprehensive overview of siege warfare in the ancient and medieval world. Konstantin Nossov masterfully analyzes the weaponry, tactics, and stratagems of Ancient Egypt, Assyria, Judea, Persia, Greece, Rome, as well as those of the Gauls and Teutons, the Byzantine Empire, the Muslim world, and Mediaeval Europe. Discover how battering rams, bores, scaling ladders, siege towers, throwing machines, and other weapons developed over time. Numerous drawings illustrate these weapons and the warriors who wielded them. Konstantin Nossov earned his Ph.D. from Moscow State University in Russia. He is a researcher and advisor on ancient and mediaeval arms, armor, and warfare as well as the author of numerous books and articles, including Gladiator (Lyons, 2011). He lives in Moscow.

September 2012$19.95 World excluding UK Paperback 7 ½ x 9 ¼ inches344 ppb&w photographs and illustrations throughout

Clash of Eagles: America's Forgotten Expedition to Ottoman PalestineCarol Lea Clark In the middle of the Mexican-American War, the Secretary of the Navy authorized Lt. William Francis Lynch to command an expedition, not to the war zone, but to Ottoman Palestine, now Israel and Jordan, to map the Dead Sea. In the backwater of a dying empire, Lynch forged life-saving alliances with a Bedouin sheik and a Hashemite Sharif. He navigated the treacherous rapids and nearly starved. But why? The trip followed a long tradition of quasi-scientific expeditions as it attempted to establish that the Dead Sea lay below sea level—but it didn’t generate enough knowledge to justify the expense or the suffering of the men who joined Lynch’s quest. Was it a publicity stunt? Or the first step in returning Muslim Palestine to a Judeo-Christian land? Carol Clark, associate professor of English at the University of Texas at El Paso, has written more than 50 magazine articles and eight textbooks. She held a Fulbright Scholarship to Jordan in 2008–2009 and discovered Lynch’s story while at the American Center for Oriental Research in Amman.

September 2012$24.95 WorldHardcover6 x 9 inches272 ppb/w photos and illustrations throughout

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A Devil's Causeway: A True Story of Siege, Reckless Glory, and the First American Prisoners of War in a Foreign LandMatthew Westfall In 1899 during the Spanish American War, the United States embarked on a bloody campaign to pacify its newly-won Philippines territory. A secret US mission went terribly wrong, resulting in America’s first overseas prisoners of war. What happened next was an epic struggle for survival, a test of the human will to live. Westfall’s account of the POWs’ captivity and the torturous expedition sent to their rescue features a tightly hewn cast of characters. A sweeping military epic drawing on international primary sources, The Devil’s Causeway tells this extraordinary story in its entirety for the first time.

Matthew Westfall is an award-winning writer, producer, and director. His films have garnered 22 festival awards to date, feature narrators such as Malcolm McDowell, Willem Dafoe, and F. Murray Abraham, and have been broadcast worldwide. Winner of the Paul Davidoff National Award for Advocacy Planning from the American Planning Association and the architectural design competition for the Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Westfall founded and is president of Amphion Productions. He is also regional country director at the Asian Development Bank.

September 2012$26.95 WorldHardcover 6 x 9 inches352 pp16 pages of b&w photos; 5 maps

An Insubordinate Spirit: Elizabeth Winthrop and Survival in Earliest AmericaMissy Wolfe Insubordinate Spirit is a unique exploration into the life of Elizabeth Winthrop and other 17th century English Puritans who immigrated to the wilderness of present-day New England. Excerpts from newly discovered personal diaries and correspondence provide readers with not only fascinating insights into the hardships and dangers inherent in the lives of English and Dutch settlers in the 1600s, but also firsthand descriptions of the local Native Americans' family life and society. Caught between the unendurable expectations of her Puritan relatives and land disputes with the neighboring Dutch, Elizabeth Winthrop demonstrated tremendous strength of will.

Historian Missy Wolfe conducts primary research into Connecticut history and lectures on the topic. She has degrees from Indiana University and Columbia University. October 2012$16.95 WorldPaperback 6 x 9 inches272 ppb&w photographs throughout

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In the Very Thickest of the Fight: The Civil War Service of the 78th Illinois Volunteer Infantry RegimentSteve Raymond The regiment known as the 78th Illinois had an inauspicious start. The troops served under an absentee colonel who feuded with his officers and superiors, ended up arrested, and finally retreated to his tent and did nothing. They were issued ancient rifles, including many that did not work. The regiment's companies were posted separately as guards at railroad bridges, which prevented the regiment from learning to maneuver as a unit. Devoid of leadership, distrusted by senior officers, the 78th became a regiment that was always left behind when others went to the front.  Until they weren't. In addition to the personal stories, this book offers details of many battles that have virtually escaped the notice of historians in the story of this ignominious regiment.  Steve Raymond is author of nine previous books.  He is a long-time member of the Civil War Trust and the Puget Sound Civil War Roundtable and for many years has been the Seattle Times’ chief reviewer of Civil War history. In that capacity he is a member of the National Book Critics Circle.

September 2012$18.95 WorldPaperback 6 x 9 inches400 pp20 b&w photographs, maps

Commanding the Storm: Civil War Battles in the Words of the Generals Who Fought Them1st Lt. John Richard Stephens From Beauregard and Custer to Lee and Sherman, commanders from each side vividly describe what they and their men experienced at 12 of the Civil War’s legendary battles. Accounts gathered from letters, memoirs, and testimonies relate moments, while explaining battlefield decisions. Trench warfare at Petersburg and Sherman’s scorched earth policy in Georgia foreshadowed the world wars to come, and new technology—such as armored steamships, landmines, and machine guns—changed the landscape of war. Biographies and headnotes establish context; sidebars cover notable tactics, including espionage and guerilla warfare.

John Richard Stephens trained as an intelligence officer and held numerous positions in the U.S. Air Force, including group-level executive officer and squadron commander. He is author of 16 books, including Weird History 101; The Wild, Wild West; and Wyatt Earp Speaks!

November 2012$27.95 WorldHardcover 7 ½ x 9 ¼ inches304 ppphotos and maps throughout

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Object: Matrimony The Risky Business of Mail-Order Matchmaking on the Western FrontierChris Enss Desperate to strike it rich during the Western Gold Rush, men went west alone. Only later did some of them realize how much they missed female companionship. One way for them to meet women was through heart-and-hand clubs. The men received information, and sometimes photographs, about women, with whom they corresponded. Eventually, a man might convince a woman to join him in the West, and in matrimony. Complete with historic photographs advertisements from both women and men, Object Matrimony  includes stories of courageous mail order brides and their exploits as well as stories of the mercenary matchmakers looking to profit off of the miners and settlers. Some of these stories end happily ever after; others reveal desperate situations that robbed the brides of their youth and sometimes their lives. Chris Enss is an award-winning screenwriter who has written for television, short subject films, live performances, and for the movies, and is the author or co-author of more than twenty books.

October 2012$14.95 WorldPaperback 6 x 9 inches176 pp15 b&w photographs

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True Crime

Jane Doe No More: My 15-Year Fight to Reclaim My Identity--A True Story of Survival, Hope, and RedemptionDonna M. Palomba and M. William Phelps

In 1993, Donna Palomba was raped by a masked assailant in her own home. This is the Erin Brockovich-style story of one woman’s hunt for justice while fending off attacks by institutions designed to defend and protect her--including the police department claiming that Donna had invented the crime to cover up a sexual affair. After 11 years of struggle, Donna learned the identity of her attacker from her ally who never gave up on the case: the detective now promoted to chief of police. He discovered that the DNA from the rape kit taken a decade ago had turned up a shocking match. She later launched the Jane Doe No More organization and became a promoter of the rights of women and victims of sexual assault.

Donna Palomba is the face and founder of Jane Doe No More, a national non-profit established in 2007 to improve the way law enforcement responds to victims of sexual assault. M. William Phelps, investigative journalist and star of the hit Investigation Discovery series Dark Minds, is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than twenty nonfiction books. Winner of 2008 New England Book Festival Award for I’ll Be Watching You, Phelps is also the author of The Devil’s Rooming House; The Devil’s Right Hand; and Murder, New England (all Lyons).

September 2012$24.95 WorldHardcover 6 x 9 inches320 pp8-page b&w photo insert

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Hit Me! Fighting the Las Vegas Mob by the NumbersDanielle Gomes and Jay Bonansinga The action-packed tale of battling organized crime in 1970s Las Vegas through the eyes of the era’s quirky, determined, calculator-and-handgun wielding boss. Shattering clichés about mild, accountant cops, Dennis Gomes revolutionized investigative techniques that are still used today. His tenure culminated with the famous bust of the Stardust skim, portrayed in the book and movie Casino. In Hit Me!, there’s enough action to fill a dozen Scorsese films—midnight raids, romances with showgirls, and deadly double-crosses. 

Jay Bonansinga is the author of Pinkerton’s War (Lyons 2011), The Sinking of the Eastland (a Chicago Reader Critics Choice book), and more than ten novels. He has written the novelization of the huge hit television series The Walking Dead. He is also an award-winning indie filmmaker. Danielle Gomes is Dennis Gomes’s daughter, a freelance writer and filmmaker. She co-wrote and narrated a documentary short on America’s homeless that won a Telly Award and a Videographer’s Award of Excellence.

Spring 2013$24.95 WorldHardcover 6 x 9 inches304 pp8-page b&w insert

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Home-Based Business series

How to Start a Home-based Blogging Business Brett Snyder While many people blog as a marketing tool for an existing business or simply as an outlet for their expression, others want to be able to make a living. This includes people who want to start blogs as well as those who have blogs that aren’t generating the revenue they’d like. Whether it’s a full time or part time job is irrelevant. The goals are the same. Brett Snyder is the author of the award-winning consumer air travel blog The Cranky Flier and a weekly air travel column for CNN.com. He has appeared on radio and television programs on CNN, Bloomberg Television, and NPR-affiliated stations, among others. He is regularly quoted as an airline expert in news media including The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, among others. In the UK, The Cranky Flier was named one of the 50 most powerful blogs in the world by the Observer Magazine. Visit him at http:crankyflier.com.

November 2012$19.95 WorldPaperback 7 ½ x 8 ¼ inches192 ppChecklist, appendices

How to Start a Home-based Dog Training Business Peggy O. Swager

To succeed in this field, you'll need both dog expertise and business savvy. Written for the non-business person, Swager explains how to build counsel, structure, and support. Marketing information helps people expand and grow their business. Tips from a variety of established dog trainers gives this book an edge above the competition. Peggy O. Swager currently owns a consultation business helping dog owners resolve unwanted and difficult behaviors. She has written articles for Dog World, AKC Gazette, OffLead magazine and many others and is the author of two breed books on Jack Russell/Parson Russell Terriers and a breed book on Boston Terriers. Her dog training book, Training the Hard to Train Dog has received strong reviews.

November 2012$19.95 WorldPaperback 7 ½ x 8 ¼ inches192 ppChecklist, appendices

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How to Start a Home-based Fashion Design Business Angela Wolf This book is a priceless resource for those considering adventuring into the fashion industry, yet not knowing how or where to start.  Wolf’s detailed information guides the aspiring designer to plan and execute a successful business. This material will not only provide a fashion realm, but will show how to create additional revenue streams in the sewing field. A “one-stop shop" for the small designer. Angela Wolf graduated with a business degree, started a home-based custom apparel business. Two years later she created an 18-piece collection and held a local fashion show which launched a career in custom couture that led to recognition nationwide. In 2010, she collaborated with Michigan's Southwest Symphony on a fashion show fundraiser event where she launched her women's ready-to-wear line.. Visit her at www.AngelaWolf.com.

December 2012$19.95 WorldPaperback 7 ½ x 8 ¼ inches192 ppChecklist, appendices

How to Start a Home-based Massage Therapy Business Shirley L. Philbrick, LMT Most massage therapists are sole proprietors and business expertise is crucial for keeping their business profitable. Increasingly, the medical profession works with massage therapists for both preventative care and treatment of many health conditions. In response to the increased need, massage employment is experiencing a faster average growth rate than for most professions today.

Shirley Philbrick has been a licensed, practicing massage therapist since 2001. Beyond standard massage, she is skilled in trigger point therapy, reflexology, aromatherapy and many other bodywork techniques. Ms.Philbrick holds further certification in newborn massage, and is a Reiki Master. She works with a massage therapy school teaching aromatherapy classes each year and has maintained both a home-based massage practice and a separate massage office location.

December 2012$19.95 WorldPaperback 7 ½ x 8 ¼ inches192 ppChecklist, appendices

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Sport and Fitness

IronFit® Strength Training and Nutrition for Endurance Athletes: Time Efficient Training Secrets for Breakthrough FitnessDon Fink and Melanie Fink Fink’s latest contains illustrated training programs based on sport at all levels.  For the marathon runner, triathlete, duathlete, distance swimmer, or cyclist, these programs will complement any other general training regimen an athlete follows. IronFit® Strength Training provides concise and easy-to-follow information. Without jargon, Fink provides 27 specific program schedules – 9 sports and 3 levels each.

Don Fink is an internationally known triathlon and running coach, and the author of Be IronFit: and Mastering the Marathon: Time Efficient Training Secrets for the 40-plus Athlete. Through their business IronFit® (IronFit.com), he and his wife, Melanie, have trained hundreds of athletes on four continents to personal-best performances. Don is an elite athlete who has raced more than 30 Iron-distance triathlons and recorded many age-group victories and course records.

January 2013$16.95 WorldPaperback 5 ½ x 8 inches256 pp50 b&w photos and illustrations

The Complete Nutrition Guide for Triathletes: The Essential Step-by-Step Guide to Proper Nutrition for Sprint, Olympic, and Ironman DistancesDr. Jamie A. Cooper With the number of people competing in triathlons increasing exponentially, here is a thorough nutritional guide to ensure they reach their goals. Dr. Cooper combines her expert knowledge about nutrition and exercise with her extensive experience as an active triathlete. The book is broken into three sections—section one featuring a chapter on each essential nutrient; section two dissecting nutritional information for each of the four triathlon races; and section three covering nutrition-related issues specifically concerning triathletes. Dr. Jamie A. Cooper is an Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Sports Nutrition, Supplements and Ergogenic Aids. Her education is in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology and in Nutritional Sciences. She routinely speaks on sports nutrition and is a coach for her university’s triathlon team.

December 2012$18.95 WorldPaperback 6 x 9 inches224 pp

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Nature

An Eternity of EaglesStephen J. Bodio; Introduction by Annie Proulx From one of the foremost author/naturalists in the US, comes a compulsively readable natural and social history of the eagle -- with a lengthy introduction by Annie Proulx. Bodio traces these “living dinosaurs,” from Neolithic rock art and Native American religion through the practices of Kazakh falconers who use them to hunt wolves, all the way to contemporary art and popular culture. It examines the natural history, evolution, and habits of eagles, as well as contemporary threats like habitat loss and pesticides. The Eagle’s Shadow is a profusely illustrated celebration of all things eagle, by a naturalist who has kept eagles himself and ridden with the eagle tribes of Central Asia.

Stephen  Bodio was born and educated in Boston. He has lived in a remote rural village in New Mexico for over 30 years, and has traveled extensively in Europe, Africa, and especially Asia.He has written five books, and has been an editor, writer, and anthologist of many more books and magazines. He was on the masthead of publications as diverse as English Literary Renaissance and Gray's Sporting Journal, where he also wrote a book review column for twelve years.  His articles, essays, and stories have appeared in Atlantic Monthly, Smithsonian, Sports Illustrated, The [London] Times, and many more, as well as in literary quarterlies.

October 2012$26.95 WorldHardcover 6 x 9 inches224 pp100 full color photos

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Reading Weather, 2nd edition: Where Will You Be When the Storm Hits?Jim Woodmencey Reading Weather provides a quick and simple way to understand how the atmosphere works, how to interpret and use weather forecasts before venturing outdoors, and also how to make your own forecast in the field by observing the changes in the weather. This fully updated and revised reference will arm you with the meteorological knowledge necessary to make good decisions on whether to proceed or retreat in the face of a storm. Also included are helpful definitions, tables, and simplified graphics of common weather features.  Longtime hiker, climber, and weather expert Jim Woodmencey is a member of the American Meteorological Society. In his spare time he teaches both avalanche and weather forecasting courses. You can learn more about Jim at www.mountainweather.com

September 2012$9.95 WorldPaperback 4 ¼ x 7 inches128 pp15 b&w illustrations

Rocks, Gems, and Minerals: A Falcon Field Guide ™Garret Romaine Rocks, Gems, and Minerals is a field guide to 80 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout North America. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to identify rocks in your backyard and beyond. Also included is an introduction that covers fundamental geology information and interesting facts. This is the essential source when you're out in the field, both informative and beautiful to peruse. Garret Romaine, an avid rock hound, fossil collector, and gem hunter, is the author of Gem Trails of Oregon, Gem Trails of Washington, and Rockhounding Idaho (FalconGuides) as well as a columnist for Gold Prospectors magazine. 

October 2012$9.95 WorldPaperback 4 ¼ x 7 inches104 ppFull-color photos

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Outdoor Recreation

Wilderness Medicine, 6th edition: Beyond First AidWilliam W. Forgey, M.D. With Dr. William Forgey's comprehensive Wilderness Medicine: Beyond First Aid in hand, you can recognize, assess, and treat many kinds of medical emergencies. This fully revised and updated, illustrated text is essential reading for anyone from trip leaders, guides, and search and rescue groups to EMTs, paramedics, and physicians who must provide immediate care when access to a medical facility is difficult or impossible. Learn how to survey, assess, and stabilize the victim and the medical situation, what questions to ask to gain necessary vital information, how to manage physical symptoms as well as care for wounds and orthopedic injuries and much more. Veteran outdoor author William Forgey, M.D. is engaged in the full-time practice of family medicine and is a member of the board of trustees of the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers, a fellow of the Explorers Club, a lecturer on medical care in high-risk recreation at several universities, and a leader of summer and winter expeditions into northern Canada. A former Boy Scout scoutmaster and Medical Explorer Post and High Adventure Post advisor, he currently serves on the National Health and Safety Committee and as an advisory board member for the Northern Tier High Adventure Base for the Boy Scouts of America. He is the author of many wilderness medicine and camping books, including Basic Illustrated Wilderness First Aid (FalconGuides).

November 2012$16.95 WorldPaperback 6 x 9 inches256 pp30 b/w illus throughout

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Allen and Mike's Really Cool Avalanche Safety Book Allen O'Bannon & Mike Clelland! With more people heading into the winter backcountry on skis, snowshoes, and snowmobiles, avalanche safety is of paramount importance.  With years of experience as NOLS instructors to draw on, Allen O'Bannon and Mike Clelland team up to give winter recreationists the information they need to stay safe in the backcountry, including how to prepare for your trip, proper equipment and how to use it, snowpack assessment, choosing safe travel routes, decision making, and rescue scenarios. Written for both aspiring winter backcountry travelers and experts alike, this book is a must-read for anybody who loves to experience the solitude and beauty of the snowy mountains. Longtime NOLS instructor Allen O'Bannon is on the board of directors of the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE). Mike Clelland is a NOLS instructor and illustrator. Their other books include Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book and Allen & Mike's Really Cool Telemark Tips. Both Allen and Mike live in eastern Idaho.

December 2012$16.95 WorldPaperback 6 x 9 inches96 ppb&w illustrations throughout

Ski Tips for Kids: 100 Amazing Tips for Little Rippers and Their ParentsMike Clelland! This little book breaks down the basics of teaching kids to ski into hilarious, eye-catching cartoons that will have your little one laughing out loud. Any parent who has taught kids to ski knows how tricky it is to explain balance and movement, but expert ski instructors have developed tricks and tips that appeal to kids from ages 3 and up.. This book covers the gamut, from selecting equipment to putting it on, to riding the lifts, to making first turns, to negotiating bumps--all while avoiding the dreaded meltdown. Light on text with lots of funny yet instructional cartoons, this book is one that parents and kids can enjoy as they plan their next ski outing. Reading level: Ages 4-10. Mike Clelland is a NOLS instructor and illustrator who studied Mad magazine rather than go to art school. He has numerous books with his name on them, including Allen & Mike's Telemark Tips, Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book, and Ultralight Backpackin' Tips.

November 2012$14.95 WorldPaperback 6 x 9 inches96 pp100-150 b&w illustrations

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Richly photographed and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip of thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know. Discover how to:

Choose proper equipment Understand terrain and conditions Learn basic and advanced techniques Stay safe and aware Plan your adventure

Basic Illustrated Cross Country SkiingScott McGee; Luca DianaThis book teaches the beginner skier the basics of the sport, including information about gear and technique.

J. Scott McGee is the PSIA Nordic Team Coach and Senior Manager for Nordic, Guides and Training at Jackson Hole Mountain Sports School. Certified Level III in Nordic Track, Nordic Downhill, and Backcountry, Scott contributes regularly to The Professional Skier and SkiTrax.  

Basic Illustrated SnowshoeingEli BurakianThe book aims to be family-friendly, with plenty of full-color visuals throughout to make learning--and perfecting--this sport easy.

Eli Burakian is an outdoor enthusiast, professional photographer, and writer, whose books including Moosilauke: Portrait of a Mountain  and numerous Knack series books. He is currently the college photographer for Dartmouth College. Visit him at www.burakianphotography.com

Basic Illustrated Winter Hiking and Camping Molly AbsolonThis book is written for anybody who wants to expand their backcountry recreation to include hiking and camping in the snow, including hikers, snowshoers, skiers, and snowmobilers.

Molly Absolon is a former NOLS instructor and environmental educator. She has written the Backpacker books Campsite Cooking, Trailside Navigation, Trailside First Aid, and Outdoor Survival.

October 2012$9.95 WorldPaperback original6 x 9 inches96 pp100 full-color photos

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Learning to Climb Indoors, 2nd edition Eric J. Hörst The essential handbook for every beginner, Learning to Climb Indoors is the most complete book available on indoor climbing. Veteran climber, performance coach, and renowned author Eric J. Hörst gives you all the information you need to get started and have fun. From what to expect on your first visit to a climbing gym to in-depth instruction on climbing techniques, tactics, strategy, and taking your indoor skills outdoors, this guide will take you through your first few days--and years--as a climber. This revised and fully updated edition includes a new section on youth climbing as well as more information on taking your indoor-climbing skills outside onto real rock. Full color photos round out the package to make Learning to Climb Indoors an indispensable resource for new climbers. Eric Hörst has been climbing for nearly thirty years. He is the author of Rock Climbing Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, Training for Climbing, and How to Climb 5.12.

December 2012$19.95 WorldPaperback 7 ½ x 9 ¼ inches192 pp175 color photographs, 7 illustrations, 5 tables, 4 charts

Building Your Own Climbing Wall: Step-by-Step Instructions and Plans for Indoor and Outdoor WallsSteve Lage If you want to get a total body workout, climbing is a way to do it, and building your own climbing wall allows you to train and have fun any time you want, rather than having to drive to a climbing gym during open hours. Lage provides the essential information you need to plan and construct your own indoor or outdoor climbing wall, including step by step instructions, equipment lists, information on how to make your own holds, and specific building plans and design ideas for making your climbing wall make maximum use of the space you have. Steve Lage is owner and webmaster for indoorclimbing.com. He has personally built several home climbing walls, including those featured in this book. Steve retired from the Air Force after a 30-year career. 

December 2012$18.95 WorldPaperback 7 ½ x 9 ¼ inches144 pp150 color photos, 50 color illustrations

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Outward Bound Backcountry Cooking Molly Absolon Outward Bound Backcountry Cooking is a handy resource on the fundamentals of great trail food, including information about food preparation and storage, cooking tips for different weather, keeping food fresh, and planning and packing meals plus recipes for great outdoor meals. In partnership with outdoor leader Outward Bound, this book combines expert instruction with practical tips to ensure a fun and a satisfying meal for your next outdoor adventure. Molly Absolon worked as a climbing, backpacking, mountaineering, and winter instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) from 1986 until 2000. She is currently a freelance writer for projects ranging from writing communications materials for environmental groups to marketing copy for tourism promotion. She lives with her husband, Falcon author Allen O'Bannon, in Wyoming.

January 2013$16.95 WorldPaperback 6 x 9 inches240 ppfull-color photos

The Outward Bound Wilderness First-Aid Handbook, 3rd edition Jeffrey Isaac It is critical for backcountry travelers to have the ability to handle dangerous situations when they occur. This comprehensive reference book, based on the Wilderness Medical Associates curriculum, clearly explains essential diagnostics and first aid procedures necessary for wilderness injuries, including general principles in wilderness medicine; basic life support; medical supplies; wilderness travel; and the newest first aid methods for outdoor situations. It is an essential reference for anyone headed into the great outdoors. Jeffrey Isaac is a senior instructor with Wilderness Medical Associates and a physician assistant with an interest in remote and extreme environments. In his many years of medical practice, he has served as an ambulance medic, fire/rescue crewman, professional ski patroller, and emergency department practitioner. For more than twenty seasons he was an instructor and course director with Outward Bound.

January 2013$14.95 WorldPaperback 6 x 9 inches256 ppcolor illustrations throughout

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Travel

A Love for the Beautiful: Discovering America's Hidden Art MuseumsSusan Jaques Some of the US’s best art is hidden in plain sight, in museums largely unknown outside their regions. How works by masters like Rembrandt, Rodin, Ansel Adams, Picasso, van Gogh, Monet, Hokusai, and O'Keeffe wound up where they did is a colorful tale of American art collecting and history. It’s the story of patrician families who acquired masterworks, self-made millionaires who used their business savvy to outbid rivals, and prescient collectors who championed new artists and neglected genres. A visit to each of the fifty museums in this book offers an art-viewing experience 360 degrees different from most museum visits––one that is personal, intimate, and blissfully uncrowded. The museums in A Love for the Beautiful deliver for today’s travelers, transforming routine business trips and forming the basis for memorable destination weekends and getaways.  

Susan Jaques is a journalist specializing in art and travel. She has written for numerous magazines, newspapers, and websites including the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles magazine, the Chicago Tribune, the Toronto Globe & Mail, the Toronto Sun, the Christine Science Monitor, and Expedia’s Cruise Critic. Jaques is a graduate of Stanford University with a B.A. in history and UCLA’s Graduate School of Management, where she earned her M.B.A.

November 2012$19.95 WorldPaperback 7 ½ x 9 ¼ inches256 pp100 full-color photographs

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Choose Costa Rica for Retirement, 10th: Retirement, Travel, and Business Opportunities for a New BeginningJohn Howells Are you investigating retirement locales, looking to explore a new culture, or researching new business opportunities? This book is packed with practical and useful information as you start the next stage of life, with solid documentation on managing investments, real estate, the cost of living, medical care, and safety, whether you are relocating, traveling, or investing in Costa Rica. And as you tour or get settled, this resource offers tips on where to dine as well as guidance in exploring the beautiful coastal areas and activities special to Costa Rica.

John Howells has written and coauthored several books about retirement locations. Among them are the retirement guides: Where to Retire and Choose Mexico. He writes about retirement and travel for several national publications, currently writing for Where to Retire magazine. He was one of the original members of the board of directors of the American Association of Retirement Communities.

January 2013$16.95 WorldPaperback 6 x 9 inches320 pp1 map

Europe by Eurail 2013: Touring Europe by TrainLaVerne Ferguson-Kosinski; Revised and Updated by Darren Price The train traveler’s one-stop source for visiting Europe’s cities and countries by rail for more than 35 years, this comprehensive guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed information on more than 90 specific rail excursions. Trips start from one of 28 base cities on the Continent––including Vienna, Nice, and Milan––and contain all the details necessary to visit historic cities, romantic villages, and scenic hamlets. Three sample rail-tour itineraries combine several base cities and day excursions into fifteen-day rail-tour packages, complete with hotel recommendations and sightseeing options.

LaVerne Ferguson-Kosinski and her late husband, George Ferguson, first coauthored this unique and comprehensive how-to guide in 1980. They also coauthored Britain by BritRail (GPP Travel). LaVerne has more than thirty years of experience traveling the rails in Europe.

November 2012$19.95 WorldPaperback 6 x 9 inches560 pp20 maps

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Fishing

The Orvis Guide to Family-Friendly Fly-Fishing Tom Rosenbauer

In his previous books, Tom Rosenbauer (himself the father of a 5-year-old son and a 23-year-old daughter) has already taught us almost everything we need to know about fly-fishing. And now he’ll bring his expertise to bear on perhaps the most essential skill set of all—introducing the people closest to you to your beloved sport Tom Rosenbauer, host of the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcasts, has been with Orvis over 30 years, and while there has been a fishing school instructor, copywriter, public relations director, merchandise manager, and was editor of The Orvis News for 10 years. He is currently Marketing Director for Orvis Rod and Tackle. Tom is Fly Rod & Reel magazine's 2011 Angler of the Year! To quote them: "People who meet him know this: Rosenbauer is as valid a fly fisherman as they come - honest, approachable, generous, dedicated, and enthusiastic. It's that kind of enthusiasm and the written and verbal legacy he is providing that make Tom Rosenbauer Fly Rod & Reel's 2011 Angler of the Year."

October 2012$17.95 WorldPaperback 6 x 9 inches304 pp25 color photos throughout

The Complete Book of Rod Building & Tackle Making, 2nd editionC. Boyd Pfeiffer In its first edition (1993), this book became the reference of choice for builders of fine tackle and casual craftsmen alike. Now revised to accommodate the many developments in tackle making methods, equipment, and materials, 27 chapters with more than 800 color photos cover tools, spinners, bucktails, jigs, sinkers, plastic lures and plugs, wire leaders, painting and finishing methods, rod building, basic and decorative wraps, knots and splices, tackle repair, and more.

C. Boyd Pfeiffer is an award-winning outdoor journalist known for his expertise in fresh and salt water fishing, tackle, fly tying, fly fishing, and outdoor photography. He has written 23 books, served as outdoor editor of the Washington Post, and served as a consultant to the fishing tackle industry.

October 2012$22.95 WorldPaperback 8 ½ x 11 inches592 pp

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Equestrian

The Art of Hackamore Training: A Time-Honored Step in the Bridle-Horse TraditionAl Dunning and Benny Guitron

To understand the hackamore and its use is to understand its history, origin and development, as well as the equipment itself, including the bosal, mecate, fiador and such. From groundwork to key points under saddle, the authors provide drills to improve such skills as “connecting the horse’s face to his feet,” turnarounds, stops and fencing, as well as how to use these skills in handling cattle. A final chapter addresses the quarto riendas, or four-rein, which uses both snaffle and hackamore, and dos riendas, or two-rein, the finishing touch from hackamore to full bridle horse.

Benny Guitron trained with the legendary vaquero Tony Amaral and has been winning NRCHA championships since 1976. He is the only rider to make the finals of the stock-horse contest every year entered—a total of six times. Guitron also has been a finalist at every major cow-horse snaffle-bit futurity and is a two-time winner of the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Maturity, as well as being the 1983 NRCHA Hackamore Maturity winner. He holds multiple American Quarter Horse Association world championship titles, including 2002 Senior Working Cow Horse World Champion, and youth and amateurs under his tutelage have won several world championships. In 2008, Guitron received the highest honor for his contributions to the reined cow-horse industry—induction into the National Reined Cow Horse Association Hall of Fame. Al Dunning’s honors include being named AQHA’s 1996 Professional Horseman of the Year and receiving NCHA’s 2003 Zane Schulte Trainer of the Year award, as well as the Monte Roberts Equitarian award in 2004 and numerous other honors. As author of the world-renowned book, Reining, Dunning has had an impact on thousands of horse enthusiasts. The knowledge and passion he shares in his clinics, videos, and lessons have molded not only average students, but also some of today's most successful professional horse trainers.

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