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Autobiography

Leeds, Robert X. Love Is a 4 Legged Word. Epic Publishing Co.

Twice nominated "Best Book of the Year." A highly successful executive when his pet was killed in a boarding kennel, Robert X. Leeds resigned and set out to build the world's first Pet Hotel. The book is a fascinating revelation of a family's fight against a corrupt pet boarding industry, the veterinary industry, and in the end, the mighty McDonalds empire. You'll laugh. cry, and in the end, cheer! Movie rights sold.

Specifications: 6.25 x 9.25, HC with dust jacket, 288 pp., ISBN 0967402522.
Shopping cart price: 1-2 copies, $24.95 plus S&H.
Retailer discounts: 3-4 copies, 20%; 5-24 copies, 40%; 25-99 copies, 43%; 100 or more, 45%. Libraries and bookstores (state sales tax number required) may purchase any number of copies at 45% discount.

Hesser, Leon. Nurture the Heart, Feed the World: The Inspiring Life Journeys of Two Vagabonds. Synergy Books.

Nurture the Heart, Feed the World is the story of the lives and careers of a couple who farmed in Indiana before going to college in their 30s. Both earned doctorates and went on the world stage. Leon Hesser served in 20 countries of Africa and Asia, and directed America's worldwide program to help poor countries increase food production. Florence Hesser was a professor of education at George Washington University. Their challenge: "If we can do it, you can too."

Specifications: 6.25 x 9.25, HC with dust jacket, 132 pp., ISBN 0974466883.
Cover price: $19.95.
Shopping cart price: 1-2 copies, $17.96 plus $3 S&H.
Retailer discounts: 3-4 copies, $15.96 ea.; 5-24 copies, $11.97 ea.; 25-99 copies, $11.37 ea.; 100 or more, $10.97 ea.


 
Biography

Benjey, Tom. Keep A-goin': The Life of Lone Star Dietz. Tuxedo Press, 2006.

"Lone Star Dietz was one of the most colorful and capable personalities in college football's fabled past, and Tom Benjey has made a major contribution to the game's written history with this long-overdue biography of Dietz." - Ray Schmidt, College Football Historical Society.

"Tom Benjey has written engagingly about the life and times of Lone Star Dietz, a notable football player and coach during the first half of the past century. It is a fascinating tale of a skillful player and innovative coach who made significant contributions to the game that framed his life. Benjey's work, however, is much more than an interesting sports story. It is a penetrating examination of triumphs and tragedies in the life of a man confronted with daunting social and cultural obstacles. Benjey's biography of Lone Star Dietz is full of insights about one man's search for personal identity in a complex and confounding socio-cultural context. As such, it is a memorable American story." - John J. Patrick, professor emeritus of education.

Paperback specifications: 8 x 8.2, 356 pp., ISBN 0977448606.
hardcover specifications: 10 x 10.3, 356 pp., ISBN 0977448614.

Shopping cart price: Paperback, $19.95 plus $4 S&H; Hardback $32.95 plus $4 S&H (priority mail $8).

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Griese, Noel L. Arthur W. Page: Publisher, Public Relations Pioneer, Patriot. Anvil Publishers.

Interested in public relations or book publishing? Arthur W. Page, regarded as the father or corporate public relations, had distinguished careers in both. He joined the publishing house of Doubleday, Page & Co. in 1905. He edited the World's Work magazine and was responsible for the nonfiction side of the book publishing business. He left in 1926 to become the first public relations vice president of AT&T, then America's largest corporation. Among other career highlights, he oversaw troop information for the Normandy Invasion, and wrote the news release announcing the first military use of the atom bomb at Hiroshima, selected by journalists as the most important story of the 20th century.

"Arthur Page, an in-house public relations adviser to AT&T from the 1920's through the 1940's, embraced the concept of good corporate citizenship and pushed AT&T to be open and honest in its press dealings. The tension between proponents of Bernays-like manipulation and Page-style transparency has existed in the business ever since." - Timothy L. O'Brien, New York Times, Feb. 13, 2005.

Specifications: 6.25 x 9.5, HC w/dust jacket, 448 pp., ISBN 0970497504, 16 per b
ox
Shopping cart price: 1 to 2 copies, $24.95 plus $3 S&H; 3-4 copies, 20% discount; 5-24 copies, 40% ; 25-99 copies, 43%; 100 or more, 45%.

Hesser, Leon. The Man Who Fed the World: Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Norman Borlaug and His Battle To End World Hunger. Durban House Publishing.

"This biography of one of the greatest men of our time is written in the same fast-paced, common sense style that has characterized the amazingly creative life of Norman Borlaug. By revolutionizing food production across the developing world, our  highly esteemed Nobel laureate has redeemed the lives of untold millions of people. No one can tell this story of Dr. Borlaug better than his fellow agriculturist and development authority, Dr. Leon Hesser."  Sen. George McGovern

Specifications: 6.5 x 9.0, HC with dust jacket, 297 pp., ISBN 0930754906.
Shopping cart price: 1-2 copies, $24.95 plus $3 S&H.
Retailer discounts: 3-4 copies, $19.95 ea.; 5-24 copies, $14.97 ea.; 25-99 copies, $14.22 ea.; 100 or more, $13.72 ea.


 
Business - Marketing

Horowitz, Shel. Principled Profit: Marketing That Puts People First. AWM Books.

Nice guys *don't* finish last! Strong ethics, cooperative practices, and an attitude of abundance will help your business flourish. Stop worrying about market share - turn customers and even competitors into your sales force. Visit http://www.principledprofit.com for reviews from PW, ForeWord, Midwest Book Review, many others, plus over 70 endorsements including Jack Canfield, Jay Conrad Levinson and others.

Specifications: 6 x 9, paperback, 160 pp., ISBN 0961466669, 68 per box
Shopping cart price: 1 to 2 copies, $17.50 plus $3.75 S&H; 3-4 copies, 20% discount; 5-24 copies, 40% ; 25-99 copies, 43%; 100 or more, 45%.

 

Children's

Bohlken, Robert, Ph.D. Listening to the Mukies and Their Character Building Adventures. Snaptail Press division of Images Unlimited.

Robert Bohlken, Ph.D., has been a long-time educator in the field of communication. His professional area of expertise and research are in listening, semantics and interpersonal trust/relationships.

"These clever creatures certainly show that through being open-minded and truly listening to one another we can cope with current issues such as racism, violence and aggression." - Kimberly Batty-Herbert, president, International Listening Association.

"A great resource for character education." - Betty Bush, Ph.D., professor of curriculum and instruction.

Specifications: 7 x 9, paperback, 104 pp., ISBN 0930643151.
Shopping cart price: 1-2 copies, $14.95 plus $4 S&H.
Retailer discounts: 3-4 copies, 20%; 5-24 copies, 40%; 25-99 copies, 43%; 100 or more, 45%.

Jackson, Leona Novy. The Littlest Christmas Kitten. Snaptail Press division of Images Unlimited.

Leona Novy Jackson taught child development in Wisconsin and Missouri schools for over 25 years.

"The gentle, loving story for our very youngest children touches on themes dear to their hearts: the love and care by mothers for their little ones and the birth of Baby Jesus. Told in simple, direct prose, children will memorize it quickly and look for evidence of a safe return of the baby kitten." - Norma Bagnell, author, Children's Literature: Passage to the Sea.

Specifications: 11 x 8.5, hard cover with dust jacket, 32 pp., ISBN 0930643186.
Shopping cart price: 1-2 copies, $16.00 plus $4 S&H.
Retailer discounts: 3-4 copies, 20%; 5-24 copies, 40%; 25-99 copies, 43%; 100 or more, 45%.

Leeds, Robert X. Christmas Tails. Epic Publishing Co.

Beautifully illustrated perennial classic about Santa Claus and his aging mongrel hound. Orson Welles and the author were working on making the book into a movie when Welles died unexpectedly. Originally printed as a children's picture book, the story has been completely re-illustrated and revised to appeal to all ages. Reviewers are calling the story "A new Christmas classic. The movie rights have been sold.

Specifications: 9 x 12, HC with dust jacket, 56 pp., ISBN 00967402573.
Shopping cart price: 1-2 copies, $16.95 plus S&H.
Retailer discounts: 3-4 copies, 20%; 5-24 copies, 40%; 25-99 copies, 43%; 100 or more, 45%. Libraries and bookstores (state sales tax number required) may purchase any number of copies at 45% discount.

Peel, Doris. Lullaby for a Child: A Poem by Doris Peel. Jessica Driver’s Reading Aloud Institute™ division, Brookins & Symons.

A great bed-time activity with your kids, Lullaby speaks and sings of God’s ever-present, all-inclusive care.  The book, 26 pages of inspiring, easy-to-read text, has colorful, eye-catching illustrations with details children and adults love. It comes with a CD – 44 minutes of music and dialogue. The last track loops for 33 soothing musical minutes – a “digital cuddle” that helps your child drift off to sleep.

Specifications: 9.25 x 12.25, HC, 26 pp., ISBN 0977135500.
Shopping cart price: 1-2 copies, $18.95 each (online bargain price - cover price in retail stores is $28.50) plus $4.50 S&H.
Retailer discounts: 3-4 copies, 20%; 5-24 copies, 40%; 25-99 copies, 43%; 100 or more, 45%.

 

Cookbooks

Houts, Amy. Cooking around the Calendar with Kids - Holiday and Seasonal Food and Fun. Snaptail Press division of Images Unlimited.

Amy Houts, former children's librarian and preschool teacher, is the author of an early childhood curriculum cookbook and many children's stories. Her Preschooler in the Kitchen column was featured in a monthly parenting newsletter for 12 years.

"Teachers and parents will find entertaining ideas for helping children appreciate cooking and learn where their food comes from." - Booklist.

Specifications: 7 x 9, paperback, 122 pp., ISBN 0930643127.
Shopping cart price: 1-2 copies, $12.95 plus $4 S&H.
Retailer discounts: 3-4 copies, 20%; 5-24 copies, 40%; 25-99 copies, 43%; 100 or more, 45%.

Houts, Amy. Cooking around the Calendar with Kids - Holiday and Seasonal Food and Fun. Snaptail Press division of Images Unlimited.

This is the hardback version of the book immediately above by Amy Houts - designed to hold up in kitchen. Amy Houts, former children's librarian and preschool teacher, is the author of an early childhood curriculum cookbook and many children's stories. Her Preschooler in the Kitchen column was featured in a monthly parenting newsletter for 12 years.

"There are lots of simple, interesting, and good-sounding recipes in this book." - Ellen Satter, author, Secrets of Feeding a Healthy Family.

Specifications: 7 x 9, paperback, 122 pp., ISBN 0930643143.
Shopping cart price: 1-2 copies, $24.95 plus $4 S&H.
Retailer discounts: 3-4 copies, 20%; 5-24 copies, 40%; 25-99 copies, 43%; 100 or more, 45%.

Parker, Frances Carr. Mushrooms, Turnip Greens and Pickled Eggs. Tar Par Ltd.

This book is a wonderful menu guide for the entire year, three meals a day, and the recipes as needed. There are thousands of cookbooks, but very few menu guides. The foods listed have not changed for centuries. Just the idea of knowing what to fix, when to fix it and how to shop is a constant challenge for homemakers. A great gift for brides, young folks and even old folks still wondering "What's for supper?" Saves on the grocery bill too. Includes illustrations.

Specifications: 6 x 9, hardback with dust jacket, 288 pp., ISBN 0933193165.
Shopping cart price: 1 copy, $5.00 plus $1 S&H.
Retailer discounts: 2 or more copies, $2 each.

Sparks, Marigold P. (bride) and Beth Tartan (mother of bride). What's New in Wedding Food, with Recipes You Won't Find Anywhere Else. Tar Par Ltd.

The author of this popular guide was for many years the Food Section editor of the Winston-Salem, N.C., Journal and Sentinel whose columns on food and gracious entertaining were collected worldwide. She wrote this book shortly before her daughter's wedding. It's a refined guide for planning any type of wedding. A great incentive book for bridal shops to give to their customers. The ideas and suggestions will never go out of style.

Specifications: 6.5 x 9.5, GBC paperback, 104 pp., ISBN 0933193009.
Shopping cart price: 1 copy, $4.00 plus $1 S&H.
Retailer discounts: 2 or more copies, $1 each.
 

Drama, Short Stories

Newton, Leon. The Village Poet and Collection of Writings. Outskirts Press.

This anthology of works by Leon Newton includes two short stories and two play scripts. The lead story, "The Village Poet," is the inspiring story of a young poet and boy wizard who is sent by his tribe on a mission to collect knowledge about the real world, and to discover the nature of life outside the tribe's village. Dubbed "the chosen one" on his return, the poet transforms the village into a utopia. The message of the poet is that "By focusing on the power of the mind, and as long as we believe in ourselves, we have the power to do anything."

Specifications: 6 x 9, paperback, 164 pp., ISBN 0759666857.
Shopping cart price: 1-2 copies, $15.50 plus $2.50 S&H.
 

Fiction - Biographical Novels

Bond, Alma H., Ph.D. Camille Claudel, A Novel. Publish America.

Camille Claudel, A Novel, is the true-to-life story of a great sculptress driven insane by a male-dominated society. Claudel lived for ten years with sculptor Auguste Rodin, at first happily, but in a relationship that over time deteriorated into hatred and psychosis on her part. Women in the 1800s were often seen as second-class citizens in the worlds of business and art. Rarely do the history books expose the severe impact of such a society on the female psyche. Alma H. Bond, a psychologist who has written 11 nonfiction and fiction works, is eminently qualified to write about Claudel's descent into insanity. Her biographical novel offers a close look into the heart of a woman artist ultimately rejected despite her genius.

Specifications: 6  x 9  trade paperback, 244 pp., 13 oz., ISBN 1424116708.
Shopping cart price: 1-2 copies, $19.95 plus $3 S&H; 3-4 copies, 20% discount; 5-24 copies, 40% discount; 25-99 copies, 43% discount; 100 or more copies, 45% discount.

Willen, Ita. The Gift. The Wessex Collective.

"The Gift is one woman's journey to find an answer from the horror of the past. It is a quest to bring to rest the guilt of the next generation, the children of holocaust survivors. The Gift is in a material sense a very short memoir at 100 pages but in a true sense it is infinite. It is a work that deserves study and contemplation. Its multilayers of understanding, of compassion and of discussion will make it a fiction legacy." - Barb Radmore, for frontstreetreviews.com.

Specifications: 5.5 x 8.5, trade paperback, 106 pp., ISBN 097662740X.
Shopping cart price: 1-2 copies, $9.50 ea. plus $3 S&H ($3.50 for two); 3-4 copies, 20% discount; 5-24 copies, 40% discount; 25-100 copies, 45% discount.

 

Fiction, General

Sanchez, Sandra Shwayder. Stillbird. The Wessex Collective.

"Stillbird is a strangely powerful novel whose haunting almost surreal images, lyrical, dreamlike prose and complexity will challenge the most sophisticated reader. Divided into three parts, with each focusing on a specific character, the novel encompasses different locations and timelines. Directly or indirectly, the characters and their fates are darkly connected... Sanchez' writing style is exquisite. Her flawless prose flows, sometimes beautiful, sometimes disturbing but always memorably. Stillbird is a novel I highly recommended for the serious reader." -  Mayra Calvani, The Bloomsbury Review and The Midwest Book Review.

Specifications: 5.5 x 8.5, trade paperback, 124 pp., ISBN 0976627418.
Shopping cart price: 1-2 copies, $9.50 ea. plus $3 S&H ($3.50 for two); 3-4 copies, 20% discount; 5-24 copies, 40% discount; 25-100 copies, 45% discount.

 
Fiction, Mystery

Keating, Jean C. Amorous Accident: A Dog's Eye View of Murder. Astra Publishers, 1998.

Amorous Accident: A Dog's Eye View of Murder is an adeptly written murder mystery set in a medical research facility. Two dogs witness the murder. Now Genna, and her helpful canine sidekick, a five-pound papillon named Sky, race to solve the crime before someone can kill the dogs. Author Jean C. Keating holds degrees in mathematics, physics and information systems, and wrote more than 50 works of nonfiction before beginning to write novels. Amorous Accident is her first mystery in the Genna Kingsley and Sky series.

Specifications: 1.125 x 8.5, trade pbk., 264 pp., ISBN 0967401607
Shopping cart price: $12.99 plus $3 S&H (or $4.50 for priority mail). Conventional discounts to retailers.

 

Fiction - Series Novels

Author Carol Miller has written a love story in two parts

Miller, Carol. The Master of Plans: A Love Story. Defiance in Print.

The story of a young girl who struggles to understand herself and to comprehend the outcome of events that take place in her life. What happens to Carrie Moretti along the way, and the vicarious path that she follows, is heavily influenced by her ethnic background, strong sense of family and dedication to God and her religion. Author Carol Miller of Tavares, Fla., owned and operated a full-service interior design business before settling on her new career as a writer.

Specifications: 6 x 9, pbk., 312 pp., ISBN 097716411X.
Shopping cart price: $18.95 ea.

Miller, Carol. The Master of Plans Part II: A Story of Love. Defiance in Print.

Continuation of The Master of Plans. Haunted by a psychic prophecy 30 years earlier - having found and then lost true love - will Carrie Moretti's story have a happy ending? Does Carrie's story of love have an end? The blueprint of life is, after all, a plan. Deciphering how you fit into that plan, or don't fit into that plan, is another long story.

Specifications: 6 x 9, pbk., 364 pp., ISBN 0977164101.
Shopping cart price: $18.95 ea.

Author and firewoman Laurie Loveman has written a series of three historical novels (a fourth is coming) set in a small Ohio town in the 1930s.

Loveman, Laurie. Memories: Firehouse Family Series Book 1. Beeamigo Books.

In 1932, New York City Fire Captain Jake McCann is appointed fire chief in a small town near Cleveland, Ohio. Jake, and Laura Darvey, a 31-year-old married nurse and horse breeder, share an interest in horses that deepens into a love affair and leads to terrifying consequences when Laura's husband, Dan, a small-time racketeer, exacts his revenge after Jake inadvertently exposes Dan's deepest secret.

Specifications: 5 1/8 x 8, pbk., 336 pp., ISBN 1591094682.
Shopping cart price: $16.99 ea. plus $3 S&H.

Loveman, Laurie. The Quarry: Firehouse Family Series Book 2. Beeamigo Books, 1998.

In 1933, quarry foreman Boris Hegerty must deal with labor problems and his mother's terminal cancer. Maudie Hegerty's doctor, Jessica Malloy, must deal with her love for Maudie and possibly for Boris. Jess' friend, Woodhill Fire Department First Aid Officer Eli Sheffler, becomes her steadfast support through the course of Maudie's illness and events at the quarry that threaten everything Jess, Boris and Eli hope might be in their futures.

Specifications: 5 1/8 x 8, pbk., 474 pp., ISBN 1591094690.
Shopping cart price: $18.99 ea. plus $3 S&H.

Loveman, Laurie. The Farm Fires: Firehouse Family Series Book 3. Beeamigo Books.

A small palomino horse brings Glynis Hampton, daughter of dairy farmer Ben Barneshill, into a chance meeting with Woodhill Fire Department Captain Freddy Pratter. During his investigation of a series of field and farm fires, Freddy falls in love with Glynis, even as his investigation leads him to suspect that a member of her family could be the serial arsonist who was killed twice and could kill again in his thirst for revenge.

Specifications: 5 1/8 x 8, pbk., 506 pp., ISBN 1591094690.
Shopping cart price: $18.99 ea. plus $3 S&H.
 

Fiction - Young Adult - Series

Author Linda Salisbury has written a series of four mystery novels about 11-year-old sleuth Baily Fish.

Salisbury, Linda. The Wild Women of Lake Anna: A Bailey Fish Adventure (Book 1). Tabby House.

Bailey Fish, 11, must move in with her grandmother, Sugar, and deal with a neighborhood bully whose father is out to get her grandmother. Sugar inspires Bailey to be one of the family's adventurous wild women. A Foreword magazine Book of the Year finalist.

"Stimulating mystery... in keeping with latest rends in fiction... educates as it entertains." - Carisse Floyd, Foreword.

"Cheerful tale of empowerment." - James Cox, The Midwest Book Review.

"Boys will love the adventure..." - James Abraham, book columnist.

Specifications: 5.25 x 7.75, pbk., 160 pp., ISBN 978-1881539377.
Shopping cart price: $8.95 ea. plus $3 S&H.

Salisbury, Linda. No Sisters Sisters Club: A Bailey Fish Adventure (Book 2). Tabby House.

"Continues the series which is especially recommended to young readers (ages 8-12)." - James Cox, The Midwest Book Review.

"Salisbury understands that these are new times, in which nuclear families have been exploded with all the power and psychic damage ofa nuclear bomb. In these new times, we need new books to raise our children well. Sisters fills that bill nicely. - James Abraham, book columnist

Specifications: 5.25 x 7.75, pbk., 192 pp., ISBN 978-1881539407.
Shopping cart price: $8.95 ea. plus $3 S&H.

Salisbury, Linda. The Thief at Keswick Inn: A Bailey Fish Adventure (Book 3). Tabby House.

Bailey Fish's new neighbors are adopted, home-schooled brothers who help fix up a home that will be turned into a B&B. Treasures disappear, and a boy with a bad reputation is suspected as the thief. Bailey and the brothers try to solve the mystery as they learn about Native Americans after finding an arrowhead. Like other books in this series, contains illustrations and photographs, maps, glossary, book club discussion questions and related books and Web sites. Ideal for classroom and book club use.

Specifications: 5.25 x 7.75, pbk., 192 pp., ISBN 978-1881539414.
Shopping cart price: $8.95 ea. plus $3 S&H.

Salisbury, Linda. The Mysterious Jamestown Suitcase: A Bailey Fish Adventure (Book 4). Tabby House.

The first visitors to Keswick Inn are authors carrying a mysterious suitcase containing a Jamestown mystery. Bailey Fish and her friends try to discover its contents. They are also concerned about Sparrow, a mute foster child in a wheelchair, who moves in with the Keswicks. Each book in this series includes, illustrations, photographs, maps, a glossary, book club discussion questions, and a list of related books and Web sites. Nonfiction material involves information about Jamestown, Va., the first permanent English settlement in America, which celebrates its 400th birthday in 2007. Ideal for classroom and book club use.

"Salisbury introduces a lively cast of characters..." - Caroline Parr, librarian, in her "Kids' Book Corner" column, Free Lance-Star.

Specifications: 5.25 x 7.75, pbk., 192 pp., ISBN 978-1881539438.
Shopping cart price: $8.95 ea. plus $3 S&H.
 

Graphology

Batchelder, Josh, CGA, AB. Personality Profiling in 90 Seconds: A 15-Point Guide for Quick Handwriting Analysis. United Writers Press, 2006.

Explains how to do a quick handwriting analysis without spending years of study and training. A 15-point, step-by-step guide enables the reader to perform practical profiles in the time required to read the book. A handy new tool for managers, teachers, parents and counselors as well as for hobbyists. A Harvard graduate who studied social anthropology, psychology and sociology, Josh Batchelder is a certified graphoanalyst. Interested in knowing more about a "special someone?" Josh can teach you how to analyze personality from handwriting in 15 minutes.

Specifications: 8.5 x 11, paperback GBC bound, 200 pp., 1.5 lbs., ISBN 0972519785.
Shopping cart price: $24.95 plus $3 S&H (Georgia residents add $1.96 state sales tax)

Batchelder, Josh, CGA, AB. Handwriting Reveals You: Strokes of Uncommon Personalities. Trafford, 2003.

Josh Batchelder, a graphologist certified by the International Graphoanalysis Society, combines the art and science of handwriting analysis with his Social Psychology studies (AB, Harvard) and wide-ranging practical experience to help prepare the average person to see behind peoples' masks to discover their real personality traits. Josh has written an ideal book for the novice in handwriting analysis. Chapter titles are clever and grab attention. Traits in bold type make it easy to identify the meaning of writing strokes. Most importantly, the book is accurate.

"I absorbed the principles without even trying." - Mike Goodman, Bike Shop Owner, Atlanta
Ga.

Specifications: 8.5 x 10.75, paperback,64 pp., ISBN 1412007488.
Shopping cart price: $19.95 plus $3 S&H (Georgia residents add $1.61 state sales tax)


 
Health and Fitness

Silva, David Wayne. Senior Moments: Getting the Most Out of Your Golden Years. Outskirts Press, 2006.

Here's a book for senior citizens written by a senior man. The book contains the thoughts and ideas of many seniors. It offers suggestions for dealing with conventional problems that come with aging such as slowing down, self image, depression, loneliness and dealing with health problems such as cancer, diabetes, heart conditions and arthritis. Author David Silva was a teacher, school administrator and family/grief counselor prior to retiring.

"A fantastic book to ponder and learn from! Highly recommended reading!" - Jeff Bowen, USA BookNews.com

Specifications: 6 x 9, paperback , 148 pp., 10 oz., ISBN 1598001639.
Shopping cart price: 1-2 copies, $13.95 plus $1.57 S&H; 3-4 copies, 20% discount; 5-24 copies, 40% discount; 25-99 copies, 43% discount; 100 or more copies, 45% discount.

Wolfe, Lisa M. Women with Balls: Using Your Exercise Ball. Wish Publishing, 2006

Women with Balls provides the most up-to-date information on exercising with stability balls, medicine balls and mini Xerballs. The greatest benefit to stability ball training is the improvement of core strength. This leads to a firmer stomach and a stronger back that will be less susceptible to injuries. Featuring easy warm-ups and clear, concise instructions, the ball workouts described in this book will help you strengthen the upper, middle and lower parts of your body.

Specifications: 5.5 x 8.5, paperback , 108 pp., 5 oz., ISBN 9781930546790.
Shopping cart price: 1-2 copies, $12.95 plus $3 S&H.

Yessis, Dr. Michael. Build a Better Athlete: What's Wrong with American Sports and How To Fix It. Equilibrium Books division of Wish Publishing, 2006.

Are great athletes born or does practice make perfect? Are science and technique just as important as athletic ability? The truth is that anyone can improve their athletic performance. Build a Better Athlete shows you how. Dr. Michael Yessis is the president of Sports Training, Inc., a diverse sports and fitness company. He is also an emeritus professor at California State University Fullerton, where he was a multi-sport specialist in biomechanics, kinesiology and sorts conditioning and training. He has trained and been a technique consultant to Olympic and professional sports teams and athletes. In this book, he provides the latest information on technique, speed and quickness; sports nutrition and supplementation; strength and explosive training (plyometrics); and flexibility and balance.

Specifications: 7 x 10, paperback , 240 pp., 10 oz., ISBN 9780930546786.
Shopping cart price: 1-2 copies, $22.00 plus $3.00 S&H.

 
History

Walker, Mike and Vicki. Cinemental Journeys: An Uncommon Guide to Classic Movie Theaters Missouri Kansas Iowa Nebraska. How High the Moon Publishing, 2007.

The only guide to classic movie theaters operating in the Midwest. Pictures, maps, directions, things to do in town all included. Do you miss the days of attending movies in grand palaces, with a single magnificent screen and a beautiful curtain rising as the theater darkens. Those fun days are back, thanks to Cinemental Journeys. Endorsed by Ed Asner and Dee Wallace-Stone.

Specifications: 5.5 x 8.5, trade paperback , 158 pp., 13 oz., ISBN 0974360627.
Shopping cart price: 1-2 copies, $14.95 plus $3.00 S&H; 3-4 copies, 20% discount; 5-24 copies, 40% discount; 25-99 copies, 43% discount; 100 or more copies, 45% discount.


 
Household Hints

Parker, Frances, and and Beth Tartan. What Is It, and What Do I Do with It? Tar Par Ltd.

Great gift, especially for brides. Starts with a description of an Aebleskiver pan and how to use it, and goes on alphabetically, concluding with a description and instructions for using a Zester. Tells what each kitchen tool is, and how to use it, along with providing recipes for most of the gadgets. A wonderful guide for the housewares in most home kitchens -  things given as gifts or bought on a whim that baffle and intimidate until explained. A useful encyclopedia for the cookbook shelf.

Specifications: 6.5 x 9, GBC paperback, 144 pp., ISBN 0933193173.
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Retailer discounts: 2 or more copies, $1.50.
 

Inspirational

Allen, Barbara. Still Christian after All These Years. Church Publishing, 2004.

In Still Christian after All These Years, Barbara Allen chronicles the long and painful journey from her childhood in a rigid fundamentalist family to the embrace of a generous, loving Christianity. Along the way, she attends Bob Jones University, accompanies her pastor husband to a dizzying number of small churches, has a nervous breakdown, goes back to school, and takes halting but steady steps into a joyful independence. She tells her story with honesty, humor and irony, evoking not only the religious milieu of her experiences, but also the mores and attitudes of the second half of the 20th century. Winner of a Georgia Author of the Year award.

Specifications: 6 x 6, paperback, 120 pp., ISBN 0898694000.
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Burgess, George. Barriers and Bridges: A Biblical Guide to Understanding Impairments, Afflictions, and Suffering within Today;s World. Aadeon Publishing, 2005.

Packed with detailed teaching, information and Bible references, this book will help equip you and those you care about as you confront impairments, afflictions and personal suffering. Let George Burgess, M.A., M.Div, Biblical Theological Seminary, with his years of training and service as a pastor, teacher and counselor, guide you through this all-important subject. Each of us will confront impairments, afflictions and personal suffering. Will you be prepared? Group study questions included.

Specifications: 5.5 x 8.5, trade paperback, 164 pp., ISBN 097590700X.
Cover price: $12.95
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Burgess, George. Success without Success. Whitaker House, 1995.

Explore the concept of success as presented in the Bible. Consider essential truths surrounding such things as perspectives of success, foundational principles of success and snags to achieving success. Consider the truths presented in Success without Success to aid you in pursuit of achieving success. Let George Burgess, M.A., M. Div., Biblical Theological Seminary, with his years of training and experience and service as a pastor, teacher and counselor, guide you through this all-important subject.

Specifications: 4.2 x 6.9, mass market paperback, 204 pp., ISBN 0883683695.
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Emmerich, Anne Catherine, and Clemens Brentano. The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Anvil Publishers, 2005.

More than 40 scenes in Mel Gibson's "Passion of the Christ" movie are drawn from the visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich, a 19th-century Westphalian nun, stigmatic, ecstatic and inediac. Her visions were recorded over the course of six years by German romantic poet Clemens Brentano, who sat by her bedside daily to record what she was seeing while in trance. Includes a 100-page introduction by Noel Griese, who explains not only the visions but how they fit in Passion devotionals and how Mel Gibson used them to craft his film.

Specifications: 6 x 9, paperback or hardcover with dust jacket, 384 pp., ISBN 0970497504.
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Ezell, Wiley. Last Chance. Three Kings Publishing, 2003.

Last Chance is the true story of how God used a death experience to give one man his "last chance" for a new life with Jesus Christ. Wiley Ezell's story chronicles that experience as well as his subsequent spiritual journey, with it's daily spiritual battles and lessons.

Specifications: 5.375 x 8.0, pbk, 150 pp., ISBN 193160049X.
Cover price: $10.00
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New Age

Chapman, Carole. When We Were Gods: Insights on Atlantis, Past Lives, Angelic Beings of Light and Spiritual Awakening. SunTopaz, 2005.

When We Were Gods opens with the description of a dream that introduces a future marriage partner, along with a hypnotherapy session for weight control that inadvertently connects with the fabulous world of Atlantis. Powerful spiritual guides appear with messages for humanity. The Atlantean memories explain the ancient Maya's fascination with men in feathered serpents' mouths. One reviewer called the book "entertaining, but inspirational. Another said, "I was interested in reading more... (and) that doesn't happen often." Author Carole Chapman is an internationally acclaimed author and keynote speaker at spiritual retreats. She has been interviewed on coast-to-coast broadcast outlets.

Specifications: 6 x 9, trade paperback, 300 pp., ISBN 978-0975469118.
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Poetry

Parker, Fran. Ponderings. Tar Par Ltd.

This first book by the author has been through three printings of 5,000 each, an unusually successful record since books of poetry are notorious for small press runs. Lavishly illustrated with watercolors of ocean and seashore. If you have ever been in love, then this book is for you. Its a small wonder you will read and reread as it warms your heart. Artwork is suitable for framing - but then you'll need two copies.

Specifications: 6 x 9, saddle-stitched paperback, 52 pp., ISBN 0933193157.
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Reference, Political and Social Sciences

Newton, Leon. Terrorism 101: A Library Reference and Selected Annotated Bibliography. Outskirts Press, 2006.

Today's terrorists are often a part of a global network of highly sophisticated, methodical, comprehensive, well funded terrorist organizations whose perversions of their faiths allow them to justify even the most heinous of acts. Our response to them must be global, sophisticated, methodical, comprehensive and well funded. We have at our disposal an arsenal of the finest, most powerful weapons available to fight terrorism - not bombs and bullets, but people expert in diplomacy, intelligence gathering, computers, anthropology, economics, communication, crisis management, arbitration, languages, foreign relations and dozens of other fields. These experts can contribute to identifying, stopping and preventing terrorism.

Dr. Leon Newton is a professor of political science currently teaching at Jackson State University. He is the former director of the Newton Institute for International Affairs and Humanitarian Policy, an independent think tank.

Specifications: 8.25 x 11, paperback, 464 pp., ISBN 1598006118.
Shopping cart price: $29.95
Retailer discount: One or more copies, 40%.
Library discount: One or more copies, 55%
 

Relationships

Venuto, Peter A. Are You Sure You Want To Marry That Person?  Life Experiences, 2nd. ed., 2006.

A realistic rather than an emotional approach to marriage and raising children. Topics covered include love, marriage, raising children and avoiding a divorce. A compatibility test is included for those who are contemplating marriage. Peter A. Venuto has has lived, experienced and observed what he has written. Of special interest: An Open Letter to Young Women.

"I have seen 2 programs recently about Family Education programs in high schools and colleges. What a great text/study guide this would be." - William C. Patton, retired teacher and principal, Cupertino Unified School District, Calif.

Specifications: 5.5 x 8.5, paperback, 200 pp., ISBN 978-0615130200.
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Self-Help and Self-Improvement

Klemm, W.R. (Bill), D.V.M., Ph.D. Thank You, Brain, For All You Remember. What You Forgot Was My Fault. Benecton Press, 2004.

Written by a professor of neuroscience at Texas A&M University, Thank You Brain, For All You Remember is an enthusiastically recommended guide to self-improvement and staying young in mind as well as in body. It is a guide for improving memory, useful to students, workers, senior citizens and anyone else who wants to look smart, feel smart, be smart. Says one reviewer: "It is a fantastic book. It is written so well... even I can understand it."

Specifications: 6 x 9, paperback, 312 pp., ISBN 0975522507.
Cover price:  $24.95.
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Leeds, Robert X. How To Almost Make a Million Dollars. I almost did it. You can almost do it too! Epic Publishing Co.. 2004

This is the hilarious, ultimate rebuttal of all those "get rich quick" offers. Within six months of publication, the sale of foreign rights has made it possible for over half the world's population to read this motivational sensation in their own languages! A former executive with General Motors, and a partner with McDonalds founder Ray Kroc and Orson Welles, Leeds includes his 100 examples and "proverbs for success" in this success primer.

Specifications: 6 x 9, paperback, 246 pp., ISBN 0967402557.
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Williamsen, John Dean and Dannye. It's Your Move! Transform Your Dreams from Wishful Thinking to Reality.  Williamsen Publications, 2004.

Audio cassette package designed to help you develop a business plan for your life.

 "The collaborative effort of John Dean & Dannye Williamsen's It's Your Move! will enable anyone to build a solid foundation upon which to establish quality of life changes and dramatically improved decision-making. If you have time for only one self-help, self-improvement instructional, then make it... It's Your Move!" - James Cox, senior editor, Midwest Book Review.

"Do not be fooled by the title. This is more than simply a business and abundance coaching program. The objective here is Transformation... A wealth of insight and information is offered." - Mt. Shasta magazine.

Specifications: 5.375 x 7.5 audio case, paperback, 312 pp., ISBN 0975522507.
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Travel/Hiking

Alt, Jeff. A Hike for Mike.  Dreams Shared Publications, 2005.

Jeff Alt, author of the award-winning A Walk For Sunshine, convinced his wife Beth, a woman raised with the belief that vacations include hot showers, beaches, and warm beds, to chuck her domesticated amenities and “Take a Hike” to help her overcome the loss of her brother to suicide. Jeff had to spend quite a bit of time convincing Beth that the hike would be romantic, skillfully leaving out some minor details about the journey. They walked the 218-mile John Muir Trail across California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range carrying all their supplies on their backs and sleeping on the ground for weeks on end. Several times along the way, Beth realized that she had been taken for “a ride” - or rather, “a hike.” ForeWord Magazine's "Book of the Year" Award-Winning Finalist  and a USA Book News "Best Books 2005" Award-Winning Finalist. 

"...An immersive experience in the beauty of the wilderness..."  - The Midwest Book Review

"...An amusing, stirring, true-life adventure .."  - Adventure Journey: The Extreme Vacationer's Handbook

Specifications: 5.5 x 8.5 , paperback, 208 pp., ISBN 0967948215.
Cover price:  $14.95.
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Alt, Jeff. A Walk for Sunshine.  Dreams Shared Publications, 2000.

An award winning adventure story that will fill you with inspiration to go after your dreams. Jeff Alt takes you along every step of his amazing 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail adventure filled with humor and inspiration. 2004 Writers Notes Notable-Book Award Winner!

"ALT NAILS THE TRAIL EXPERIENCE...His accounts of foot care, lightening his backpack, and obsessing about food all rang true. A WALK FOR SUNSHINE shares top billing on my book list." - Dale Bowen, The Chicago Sun Times

"I am not a hiker and I have hardly been farther east than the New Mexico State line but I could not put this book down. Alt is articulate amusing and best of all normal. He sets a goal and lets us cheer him on as he achieves his Appalachian trail hike for the benefit of the Sunshine Home. A Walk For Sunshine was inspirational and highly entertaining."
- Book Sense 76 Review Mary Ann Steele--Mary Ann's Mostly Books

Specifications: 5.5 x 8.5 , paperback, 288 pp., ISBN 0967948207.
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