SUMMER SHIFT, Lynn Kiele Bonasia. From the author of SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED, about a widowed Cape Cod restaurant owner's attempt to find peace, love and human connections among a cast of colorful locals. (Touchstone Fireside/2009)
THE GREEN OPPORTUNITY, Jennifer Kaplan. A guide to going green targeted to any small business owner who is looking to be cutting-edge, competitive, profitable, and eco-conscious. The author, a professor of marketing at Marymount University, is founder of Greenhance, a consulting firm for small business owners who want to incorporate green strategies into everything from recycling and cutting energy costs to green marketing and green employee benefits. (Prentice-Hall/Penguin, 2009)
THE GIFT OF NEURODIVERSITY: The Hidden Strengths of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and Other Brain Differences, Thomas Armstrong. A psychologist argues that the line between the "normal" and "abnormal" is much more fluid than previously thought, that we label our children and ourselves too easily as having psychological disorders, and that we need to move beyond a "culture of disability" by recognizing and respecting the differences in brain structure that underlie these labels and the strengths that they confer. (Da Capo/Perseus Publishing/2010)
RETIREMENT HEIST: How Corporations are Plundering Pensions and Profiting from the Nest-Eggs of American Workers, Ellen E. Schultz. Ground-breaking investigative journalist Ellen E. Schultz draws back the curtain on one of the biggest and least understood financial scandals in decades to reveal the shocking truth, that corporate America has in fact hijacked our hard-earned retirement benefits for their own use and profit. (Portfolio/Penguin, Winter 2010)
THE GAP YEAR, by Kristin White. A comprehensive guide to help decide if the gap year is the right choice for you, how to plan a rewarding program, advice for students and families and descriptions of over 100 such programs. (Jossey-Bass/John Wiley Publishers, Fall 2009)
THE COMPETENT COOK: Essential Tools, Techniques & Recipes for the Modern At-Home Cook, Lauren Braun Costello. Costello, a private chef and cooking instructor provides a detailed guide to navigating through all the cookware and gadgets in the marketplace. Each category of equipment is accompanied with cooking advice, techniques and recipes. (Adams Media/Fall 2009)
THE NEW FRUGALITY, Chris Farrell. How to realign our finances as we tighten our belts in recessionary times, from contributing economics editor to Business Week and public radio's Marketplace host Chris Farrell. Drawing on innovative strategies from ordinary Americans across the country, Farrell posits that we can actually increase our spending power and live well as we also learn to live within our means. (Bloomsbury USA/Fall 2009)
SILENT INQUISITION: In Pursuit of María of Ágreda, Mystical Lady in Blue, by Marilyn Fedewa. A biography of one of the most influential women of the 17th-century, a cloistered abbess who advised Hapsburg monarch and Defender of the Faith, King Felipe IV, who got into hot water with the Spanish Inquisition, who was, some claim, able to "bilocate" to the American Southwest, where she is still honored today as the legendary "Lady in Blue." (University of New Mexico Press/Spring 2009).
LEADERSHIP IN TIMES OF CRISIS: 6 Lessons, Joseph J. Grano. Business leader and former UBS chairman Grano--whose experience includes leading Green Berets on classified missions, steering dispirited brokers after the 1987 crash, helping to reopen Wall Street after 9/11 as chair of the President's Security Advisory Council, and overseeing the UBS-Paine Webber merger--offers six lessons in courage, leadership and determination to inspire readers at every stage of life and career. (Jossey-Bass/Wiley, 2010)
SCREW INNER BEAUTY: How to Like the Body You've Got, Kate Harding & Marianne Kirby.
From two bloggers at the forefront of the Fat Acceptance Movement, this empowering guide will help women to make peace with their bodies, no matter what the scale says, and help them to practice "health at any size." (Penguin/Perigee, Spring
2009) MASALA MAGICIANS: Recipes and Stories from India, Shubhra Krishan and Hemant Kumar.
In an enticing blend of cookbook and memoir, the authors, natives of India, explore the sights and tastes of their homeland through the lives of seven modern Indian cooks. (GemmaMedia, Fall 2009) YOUR BIG FAT BOYFRIEND: How to Love Him and Still Stay Thin, Jenna Bergen. A fun mix of tips for staying trim when in a relationship with a veggie-hater. (Quirk Books, Winter 2009) THE SNEAKY CHEF 3, Missy Chase Lapine. From the New York Times bestselling chef and author, comes a third volume of clever and delectable recipes that enhance the nutritional value of family favorites. (Running Press/Perseus Publishing, Spring 2009) ESCAPE FROM CUBICLE NATION: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur, by Pamela Slim. From the top-rated, nationally syndicated business blogger and consultant, Pamela Slim, a comprehensive guide to making the leap to entrepreneur. Filled with road-tested advice and real life stories from both sides of the fence, the book will lay out a step by step process for making a successful transition. (Penguin Portfolio/Berkley, Spring 2009) UNTITLED ON THE ROOSEVELTS, Julie M. Fenster. The author of THE CASE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN turns her attention to Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and their relationship with Louis Howe, an advisor who came to live with them in Hyde Park in the Spring of 1922, which coincides with FDR's paralysis. She will use this time, as the Roosevelts were emerging in New York State politics, and the three-way relationship as a lens through which to view one of our most inluential and respected American presidents. (Palgrave Macmillan, Fall 2009) ALEXANDER THE GREAT, Philip Mitchell Freeman. A lively biography of the man who changed the world in the first great meeting between East and West. Educated by Aristotle, Alexander the Great was a brilliant general whose campaign of conquest against the Persian Empire took him from Homer's Troy and the deserts of Egypt to the mountains of central Asian and the jungles of India. His introduction of Greek culture throughout the lands he conquered had profound effects on the ancient and modern world. (Simon & Schuster, 2009) SLOUCHING TOWARD ADULTHOOD: Why Young People Are Taking So Long to Grow Up and What It Means for Society, Richard Settersten, Ph.D. and Barbara Ray. Drawing on a ten year study and over 500 interviews, the authors, both members of the MacArthur Foundation Network on the Transition to Adulthood, shatter common myths about why young people are delaying adulthood. By examining seismic changes in the structure of family and the economy, the authors argue that there is a great divide, between "explorers" and "drifters," each of whom face different challenges, and in the case of the first group, opportunities. (World rights, Bantam Books/Random House, 2009) THE PURITY TEST, by Joselin Linder. This is the definitive book on the international Internet phenomenon known as the Purity Test. With a whopping 1800-question test is at its heart, it offers its first decisive history, a comprehensive look at how the tests work and background into the magic of why they work, while peeking into our obsession with fitting in as well as our diabolical need to rebel. (St. Martin's Press, Winter 2009) AMEN, AMEN, by Abby Sher. A moving and story of life with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and how the disease becomes a gift in the face of the author's loss of both of her parents. She counts, washes, pounds, cuts and starves herself compulsively from the age of ten onwards. But her fiercest obsession is prayer--a search for someone who will protect her and the world from future loss. (Scribner/Simon & Schuster, 2009) A TALENT FOR MURDER & UNTITLED MYSTERY NOVEL, R.T. Jordan. The third and fourth novels in the witty mystery series featuring aging Hollywood starlet drama queen turned detective, Polly Pepper. (Kensington Books, 2008 & 2009) VIRTUAL BUSINESS BUILDER, Jay and Susan Mahar. A guide to the marketing and sales opportunities on Second Life, the virtual world that is projected to have 10 million members by the end of this year. (Amacom, Fall 2008) STANDING BY: The Making of an Unlikely Military Family, Alison Buckholtz. A young woman's poignant account (which grew out of a "Modern Love" column for The New York Times), of the challenges faced by military wives and their families in times of war, and her particular struggle to fit in with a world that she never imagined being part of. (Tarcher/Penguin, Spring 2009) MOTHERS AND ADULT DAUGHTERS, Linda Gordon and Susan Shaffer. Can mothers and adult daughters be friends? These and other questions are the basis for a provocative, thoroughly modern look at the complex and ever-changing relationship between mothers and their adult daughters. The authors, a psychologist and gender equity expert, draw on extensive surveys, their professional expertise and personal experiences in this provocative guide. (Berkley/Penguin, 2009) RICHES AMONG THE RUINS, Adventures in the Dark Corners of the Global Economy, Robert P. Smith with Peter Zheutlin. The true story of how one man amassed a fortune trading the sovereign debt of governments in the world's most derelict economies. (Amacom, Spring 2009) MINDSTORMS: Diagnosing, The Complete Guide for Families Living with Traumatic Brain Injury, John W. Cassidy, MD. A Harvard-trained physician's compassionate and comprehensive guide for families of the more than 5.3 million people who suffer from brain injury. There is a high risk of TBI for young people involved in contact sports, accident victims, and American soldiers in Iraq; the average age is under 34 years old. (Da Capo/Perseus Publishing, Winter 2009) MASTERING THE ART OF ALONENESS, Lauren Mackler. Discover how being alone can enhance your life and help you to discover what you truly want from life and your relationships. (Hay House, 2008) THE YEAR OF TRAVELING DANGEROUSLY, Chuck Thompson. An adventure traveler (author of the upcoming SMILE WHEN YOU ARE LYING) confronts his worst nightmares-and ours-by visiting destinations he's previously sworn off, including the Congo and Disney World.
(Henry Holt, 2009) THE SIGN FOR DROWNING, Rachel Stolzman. A young woman, having witnessed the death of her sister by drowning, adopts a deaf girl as a way of coming to terms with her loss. Stolzman's exquisite debut novel explores the frailty of family bonds, the inadequacies of language and the beauty of silence. Stolzman received her MFA in creative writing from Sarah Lawrence. (Trumpeter Fiction/Shambhala Publications, Summer '08) THE SNEAKY CHEF 2: How to Cheat on Your Man (in the Kitchen), Missy Chase Lapine. The sequel to the New York Times bestseller, THE SNEAKY CHEF, this new volume showcases strategies for sneaking healthy ingredients into men's favorite dishes, from protein-packed pancakes to Touch Down Tacos, Love Me Tenderloin and Brawny Brownies. (Running Press/Perseus Publishing, Spring 2008) UNDER THE LEMON TREE, by Bhira Backhaus. In Oak Grove, California 1976, 15-year-old, first-generation Punjabi-American, Jeeto, is trying figure out how to find love and discover a true home while navigating traditions, family and faith. Alternating between Jeeto’s story is her Uncle Avtar’s tale of coming to California in the 40s, this beautifully written novel underscores that whether 60 years ago, 30 years ago or today, the search for a place in the world drives us all, and that the journey is what truly shapes us. (Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press, Fall 2008) ONCE UPON A FASTBALL, Bob Mitchell. Sports fanatic Mitchell's second novel, about baseball and history, in which a Harvard professor is magically transported back in time by a famous baseball to four of the most famous games in baseball history, and in the process, learns the truth about the circumstances surrounding the mysterious disappearance of his grandfather. (Kensington Publishers, Spring 2008) THE GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO LIVING IN SIN, Joselin Linder and Elena Mauer. A smart, hip guide for women who are planning to live with their boyfriends or already do, whether they are engaged or do not plan to marry. (Adams Media, 2008) GENERATION TEXT: Raising Healthy Kids in a High-Tech Age, Michael Osit, Ed.D. A clinical psychologist who has worked with children and adolescents for more than three decades, examines why and how the access and excess modern technology brings, shapes our children¹s values, attitudes, and behavior in a way that is fundamentally different from previous generations, and provides strategies for coping with the particular challenges of growing up in the millennium. (AMACOM, 2008) BEST FRIENDS FOREVER: Surviving the Myth, Irene S. Levine, Ph.D. A recovery guide for victims of broken friendships by a New York University Medical School professor, research scientist and journalist. (Overlook Press, Winter 2009) LIFE IN THE BALANCE: A Physician's Memoir of Life, Love and Loss with Parkinson's and Dementia, Thomas Graboys, MD with Peter Zheutlin. Graboys, renowned cardiologist at Brigham & Women's Hospital and former professor at Harvard Medical School, writes with eloquence and unflinching honesty about what it is like to come to terms--as a doctor, a father, a grandfather, and husband-- with a devastating illness in the prime of life. (Sterling, 2008) THE CASE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN: A Story of Adultery, Murder and the Making of a Great President, Julie Fenster. Through one particular case that Lincoln, the lawyer tried in 1856, involving a love triangle and murder by poison, popular historian Fenster reveals the man who would become one of the most memorable and important presidents of the United States through a unique lens. (Palgrave-Macmillan, October 2007) BEYOND TIME OUT: New Strategies for Effective Parenting in Contemporary Times, Beth Grosshans, Ph.D. and Janet H. Burton. The key to many behavioural issues with young children come from an inbalance in family power, according to child psychologist Dr. Grosshans. Her book helps parents to reclaim parental power, to establish appropriate boundaries that create a sense of security in their children, and to learn to lead their families lovingly. BEYOND TIME OUT goes beyond traditional strategies to provide creative tools to help parents solve common problems with sleep, eating, toileting and more. (Sterling Publishing, Spring '08) LESS THAN CRAZY: Living with Bipolar ll, Karla Dougherty. A prescriptive guide for the more than 9 million people who suffer from the chronic mood disorder (characterized by less severe atypical alternating cycles of mania and depression than Bipolar l). Health writer and editor Dougherty will draw on cutting edge research, as well as her own experience as well as that of other sufferers in illuminating this often misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition. (Marlowe & Co/Avon Publishing, Spring 2008) KISSING SNOWFLAKES, Abigail Sher. 16-year-old Sam is on the trip from hell, a ski vacation with her father, her brother and her father¹s annoying new wife. When she falls for a handsome ski instructor, things start looking up. (Scholastic, Winter 2008) THIRD BASE AIN'T WHAT IT USED TO BE: What Your Kids are Learning about Sex Today and What They Can Still Learn to be Sexually Healthy Adults, Logan Levkoff. Nationally respected parenting expert Levkoff sheds light on what kids already know and what they think they know about sex. Levkoff also helps parents to brush up on their sex-ed knowledge and to zero in on their personal feelings and how that affects the parent/child relationship regarding sex. (New American Library/Penguin, October 2007) NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED, by Lynn Bonasia. A debut novel set in Cape Cod, about a technical writer in her 30s who decides it's time to stop writing about safety precautions and to start living a life of her own (Touchstone Fireside/Simon & Schuster, 2008) STUFFED: Who's (Really) Making America Fat, Hank J. Cardello with Doug Garr. Food industry insider and marketer Hank J. Cardello (writing with journalist Doug Garr) offers hard-hitting solutions to the current health crisis that can benefit both the consumer and the industry itself. Taking the industy to task for pushing foods that contribute to the soaring rates worldwide in heart disease and diabetes, Cardello argues that food manufacturers and distributors are creating a "food underclass" that cuts across all socio-economic groups. We have the tools and technology, Cardello posits, to create more healthful versions of the foods we love, thereby extending life, dramatically cutting healthcare costs--and that doing this is not only ethical, but profitable. (Ecco/HarperCollins, Fall '08) THE MAD FISHERMAN: Kick Some Bass with America's Craziest TV Fisherman, Charlie Moore. The Emmy Award-winning host of Beat Charlie Moore and Charlie Moore Outdoors recounts his hilarious rise from broke bait-and-tackle shop owner to host of the top-rated outdoors show on ESPN. (St. Martin's Press, Spring 2008) THREE LITTLE WORDS, Ashley Rhodes Courter. The harrowing and inspiring true story by a young woman who was placed in 14 foster homes before her adoption by a loving family at age 12. Now a college senior, she speaks out on behalf of other foster children and is working to try to reform the system. (Simon & Schuster, Spring 2008) THE CREATIVE LAWYER, Michael Melcher
An inspirational guide to building and maintaining a life in the law that is personally and professionally satisfying. Lawyers are burdened by a false paradigm that states that their happiness is limited by factors beyond their control. This book rejects this tired belief system and offers guidance on how lawyers can design an optimal career in life and the law. The author is a career and life coach. (American Bar Association, 2007) THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: Prepare for Marriage Before You Say I Do, Christine E. Murray, Ph.D. A useful, practical guide for engaged couples to building realistic expectations for marriage and creating a satisfying partnership. The author is Assistant Professor specializing in counseling and educational development at the University of North Carolina. (Adams Media, 2007) WIN WITHOUT COMPETING: The No-Competition Right Fit Way to Match Yourself to the Career You Seek, Arlene Barro, Ph.D. A nationally recognized global search expert shows you how to match your "personal brand" to the perfect career path for you. Whether you are a seasoned executive or someone still shaping the foundation of your career, the "Right Fit" method will successfully eliminate comparisons and match the candidate to the position he or she seeks. (Capital Books, Fall 2007) THE SNEAKY CHEF: Clever Cooking for Kids and Families, Missy Chase Lapine. An innovative approach to getting kids to eat healthy foods by disguising them in the foods that they already love, from hamburgers to brownies, by the former publisher of EATING WELL and creator of BabySpa natural bath products. (Running Press/Perseus Publishing, March '07) FROM THE HEART: A Woman's Guide to Living Well with Heart Disease, Kathy Kastan, C.S.W. The first book to focus on the emotional and psychological consequences of heart disease for women by a survivor, social worker and President of WomanHeart, an advocacy group. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women and often goes undiagnosed. (Lifelong/Da Capo, Perseus Publishing, Spring '07). ACT EARLY AGAINST AUTISM, Jayne Lytel. Blending memoir and prescription, former Washington Post reporter shares her moving personal journey as a parent of an autistic child, from diagnosis to treatment and a hopeful prognosis. Diagnosed at age 2, Leo at 6 1/2 is a happy, sociable child who no longer tests on the autism spectrum. Lytel's heroic efforts to find the best and most suitable medically proven treatments, will instruct and inspire parents. Lytel's central message is: early intervention, when the brain is most malleable, can result in marked, even miraculous, improvement. (Perigee/Penguin, January '08). NATURAL BORN SOUL MATES, Lauren Thibodeau, Ph.D. How to draw on our natural born intuition and the principle of "resonance" to attract the right mate. (New Page/Career Press, 2007) THE MIDDLE WAY, Lou Marinoff, Ph.D. The international bestselling author of PLATO NOT PROZAC and CUNY Professor of Philosophy addresses the polarization of extremes that characterizes so many areas of modern life, including political and religious extremes, the gender gap, disparities in income and race relations. Drawing on the wisdom of three great philosophical traditions (that of Aristotle, Buddha and Confucius) he demonstrates that all three preached a version of "the middle way", which is not about compromise but rather about using the combined strengths of the extremes to formulate a moderate position. In so doing, he challenges us to become more pro-active, responsive global citizens. (Sterling Publishers, Spring '08) DR. MICHELE BORBA'S BIG BOOK OF PARENTING SOLUTIONS,Michele Borba, Ed.D. An internationally renowned and award-winning parenting and education expert shares quick parenting solutions to over 100 common childhood issues. (John Wiley Publishers, Spring '08) MOTHERHOOD TO OTHERHOOD: Strategies for Mothers of All Ages and Stages, Julia Roberts. We take 9 months to create a new life, but how do we get our lives back once our children begin to reach a level of independence? Marketing consultant Roberts' has developed a successful program, organized by trimesters, in which we apply the lessons learned in pregnancy to redefining our identity, goals and dreams in middle motherhood and beyond. (Running Press/Perseus Publishing, 2008) OH NO! IHE'S JUST LIKE MY FATHER: Escape the Parent Trap and Have the Relationship YOU Want, Sandra Reishus. Sexologist and therapist Reishus posits that many of us allow our past relationship with our parents to influence the choices we make in choosing our mates. Unconsciously, we relive a familiar dynamic. Reishush empowers us to leave the mom and dad baggage, and to make healthier choices in our relationships. (McGraw-Hill, Spring '07) PINK LADIES AND CRIMSON GENTS: A Who's Who of Antique Roses, by Molly Glentzer, photographs by Don Glentzer. The lifestyle editor of the Houston Chronicle collaborates with an award-winning photographer to present "portraits" of 50 highly prized roses, each named for a character from literature, history or mythology. Molly Glentzer's charming text illuminates the derivations of each rose's name and its qualities, as the color photographs do justice to their exquisite beauty. (Clarkson Potter/Random House, May 2007) SMILE WHEN YOU ARE LYING, Chuck Thompson. Outrageous and hilarious tales of travel that expose the myths of travel perpetrated by the travel industry as they reveal the adventuresome alternative for those who are not faint of heart. Thompson is Senior Editor of Maxim, a freelance journalist, photographer and sometime musician. (Henry Holt, Summer 2007) THE CORPORATE DOMINATRIX, Lisa Robyn. A former publishing executive's revolutionary new guide to success for career women. Drawing on her own experience and that of other women in many different fields, Robyn presents seven "disciplines" that will help a woman discover her true power and how best to use it. (Simon Spotlight/Simon & Schuster, Summer 2007) THE MICHELANGELO METHOD: Release the Masterpiece Within and Create an Extraordinary Life, Kenneth Schuman and Ron Paxton. 8 secrets of the Renaissance master that will transform your life and your career. Schuman and Paxton are career transition experts.
(McGraw-Hill, January '07) HOW JESUS BECAME CHRISTIAN, Barrie Wilson, Ph.D. The author, a scholar of religious history examines the early days of Christianity, in the wake of the death of the historical Jesus, and explains the forces that shaped the emergence of a new religion, distinct from the actual Judaic practices of Jesus the man. (St. Martin's Press, Spring '09) BIRD FLU: Everything You Need to Know About the Next Pandemic, Marc Siegel, MD. Siegel, a prominent internist and current health affairs commentator, argues that the risks to humans of avian flu have been blown way out of proportion. He separates myth from reality in assessing the actual risks, what we can do to prevent it, and the long-term steps that need to be taken to protect us from this and other pandemics. (John Wiley, January '06) TOTAL INTELLIGENCE, Danah Zohar and Ian Marshall, MD. A fascinating new model for achieving maximum performance in life and work. "Total intelligence" capitalizes on the synergy of IQ (rational intelligence), EQ (emotional intelligence) and SQ (spiritual intelligence). The authors' provide tools to assess our strengths and weaknesses in terms of each intelligence, how to nurture each one, as well as how to combine them. TI grows out of the authors' original research and work as management consultants with companies worldwide. (John Wiley/Fall '07) HAPPY ACCIDENTS: The Role of Serendipity in Medical Discoveries, Morton Meyers, MD. A lively, entertaining and informative look at the role of serendipity in major medical breakthroughs of the last century-- how scientists made breakthroughs in one arena of medicine while on a quest for something entirely different. These include the discovery of penicillin, chemotherapy drugs, Valium, the Pill, Pap smears and x-rays, among many others. (Arcade/Winter 2007). YOUR BIPOLAR CHILD: Helping Your Child Find Calm in the Mood Storm, Rosalie Greenberg, MD. A completely new framework for assessing and managing pediatric bipolar disorder, urging parents to listen closely to what the children actually say and not just their noise and mayhem to help guide treatment and therapy decisions more precisely. The author, an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, draws on decades of clinical experience, up-to-the-minute research and a compassion approach and appreciation of these complex children. (Da Capo Lifelong/Perseus Publishing, Fall 2006) THE HUMAN ODYSSEY: Navigating the Twelve Stages of Life, Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D. A renowned educator and human development expert takes us on a guided tour of what he identifies as the twelve stages of life. Drawing on a wide array of sources from Western and Eastern cultures, and from many different disciplines, he codifies what distinguishes each stage and the challenges we face. By understanding how we come to be at our present stage of life, we can also anticipate what lies ahead. (Sterling, January 2008) REPORTING THE WAR, John Byrne Cooke. The son of news icon Alistair Cooke provides a fascinating look at the freedom of the press during wartime, at how reporters and editors influence the outcome of war, from the Revolutionary War to the war on terror. (Palgrave Macmillan/Fall 2007) MOUNTAIN RESCUE DOCTOR, Christopher Van Tilburg, M.D. Extreme sport meets true medicine in this gripping true account of daring rescues by an emergency wilderness physician and his team that present physical and medical challenges. From avalanches to logjams, from rocky mountain ledges to ravines, Dr. Tilburg shares what he faces in tracking, rescuing and recovering victims of accidents in the wild. (St. Martin's Press/Spring 2007) THE LOST YEARS: Surviving a Mother and Daughter's Worst Nightmare, by Kristina Wandzilak and Constance Curry. In alternating voices, a daughter and mother relate the harrowing journey of a teenage girl's addiction, recovery and redemption. Today, Kristina Wandzilak is a happily married mother of two who counsels teens and their families on battling and overcoming alcohol and drug addiction. (Jeffers Press, 2006) THE SEX LIVES OF WIVES: Reigniting the Passion, Holly H. Hollenbeck. Compelling stories of the journeys suburban wives are taking in a quest to keep the passion alive in their marriages are at the heart of this inspiring, motivational guide. The author is the founder of www.passionseekers.com. (Time Warner, 2006) HE'S JUST NOT IN THE STARS: Wicked Astrology and Uncensored Advice for Getting the (Almost) Perfect Guy, Jenni Kosarin. This sassy guide shines the light on the inner workings of your boyfriends, your potential boyfriends, your husbands, potential husbands, and even your ex-boyfriends and ex-husbands, by combining both his Sun and Venus signs. (HarperEntertainment/HarperMorrow, 2006) JULIUS CAESAR: A Biography, Philip Mitchell Freeman. While biographies of Caesar in the past have concentrated on his role as a military leader, classics professor Philip Mitchell Freeman’s biography will bring him to life as the Renaissance man he truly was. He will draw a compelling and rich portrait of a multi-faceted figure, at once a great military leader, a master politician, gifted poet and devoted family man, as well as use Caesar’s life as an opportunity to explore Rome’s extraordinary transition from a small village to a world power. (Simon & Schuster, 2008) SAVING YOUR BRAIN: The Research-Based Action Plan for Memory Loss and the Early Onset of Alzheimer's by Two of America's Leading Specialists, P. Murali Doraiswamy, MD
(Chief of Biological Psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center) and Lisa Gwyther, one of the pioneers to create family support for the Alzheimer foundation. Drawing on the latest scientific breakthroughs, the authors provide patients and their families with an authoritative and compassionate approach to dealing with the early stages of the disease, and offer much-needed hope in terms of delaying the onset of the illness. (St. Martin's Press, 2006) MOTHERSTYLES, Parenting from Your Strengths, Janet Penley. A guide for veteran and new mothers alike, Motherstyles draws on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and other personality tests to identify 16 distinct mothering "styles" and helps a woman identify which one reflects
her own strengths, struggles and needs. (Da Capo/Perseus, Spring 2006) EXTREME SLEEP: A Comprehensive Guide to Common and Uncommon Sleep Disorders, Their Causes and Cures, Carlos H. Schenck, MD. One of the country's top sleep researchers takse us into the sleep labs as he and his colleagues do the medical detective work to identify, diagnose and treat such "paranormal" or "extreme" sleep disorders as Restless Leg Syndrome, Sleep-Eating Disorder, Sleep Violence, Sleep Disassociative Disorder, disorders related to Sleep Apnea, and more. (Avery/Penguin, Fall 2006) PRAYERS FOR YOUR NEWBORN: A World of Prayers To Protect and Guide Your Child on the Path Ahead, Noah benShea. For expectant and new parents, this gift book will contain words of wisdom, inspiration and hope from the author of the international bestseller, Jacob the Baker.
(Sourcebooks, 2006) REMAINS TO BE SCENE, R.T. Jordan. Heroine Polly Pepper is a TV legend who uses her fame to insinuate herself into Hollywood's underworld and solve the latest high profile celebrity murder, with the help of her gorgeous, sexy screenwriter son, Tim, and tough-as-nails but devoted maid, Placenta. The first two novels in a new series. (Kensington Publishers, Winter 07) STILL SEXY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS? The 9 Unspoken Truths About Women's Desire Beyond 50, Leah Kliger, MHA, and Deborah Nedelman, Ph.D. Two experts give voice to women's concerns about their body image, level of desire and changes in their sexuality at midlife. Based on groundbreaking research and intimate interviews with women from coast to coast, this is a compassionate roadmap for women at an uncertain time of life. (Perigee/Penguin Group, Spring '06) MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN, Bob Mitchell. A fifty year-old victim of a heart attack, Elliot, sees God as he is being rushed to the OR. God challenges Elliot to a game of golf--if Elliot wins, he will live. Playing against God's "surrogates," including the likes of Leonardo, Moses, Babe Ruth, Socrates, Machiavelli and Marilyn Monroe, Elliot learns a lot about winning and losing, living and dying, and about the greatest game of them all. Bob Mitchell, a Harvard Ph.D., has spent his fifty plus years playing, coaching and writing about sports. (Kensington Publishers, Spring '06)
12 SECRETS REAL MOMS KNOW: Getting Back to Basics and Raising Happy Kids., Michele Borba, Ph.D. Parenting and education expert, Borba shares inspiring stories and parenting strategies from moms around the country who are making a difference in the lives of their children. (Jossey-Bass/Wiley, May '06) YOU'VE GOT THE INTERVIEW...NOW WHAT? 50 Fortune 500 Managers Tell You How to Get the Offer, Brenda Greene. The sequel to GET THE INTERVIEW EVERY TIME, this guide gives job hunters insider strategies for how to make the interview the deal maker, not the deal breaker. (Dearborn Publishing, Fall '05)
WE ARE MORE THAN ONE: Women with Alter Identities, by Jane Wegsheider Hyman, Ph.D
A fascinating in-depth study of women who suffer from disassociative disorder (formerly "multiple personality disorder") who are highly functioning. Through in-depth interviews with the author, a psychological researcher, they reveal how their illness actually allows them to achieve, hold responsible jobs, parent and relate to their partners. (McGraw-Hill, Fall '07) LIFE ON PLANET ROCK: Adventures and Observations of a Music Journalist, by Lonn Friend
A visionary music journalist and editor of RIP magazine presents a backstage pass to the Dionysian excesses, watershed moments and bombastic egos from the heyday of heavy metal and grunge. (Morgan Road Books/Broadway Books, division of Random House Spring '06) WORK THE POND! Use the Power of Positive Networking to Leap Forward in Work and Life, Darcy Rezac with Gayle Hallgren and Judy Thomson. From a master networker, here is a step-by-step method to increase the extent and power of your network by focusing on what you can do for others, rather than what others can do for you. Darcy Rezac is the Managing Director of the Vancouver Board of Trade. (Prentice Hall/Penguin, Fall '05) READING WITH BABIES, TODDLERS AND TWOS, Susan Straub and K.J.
Dell'Antonia. From the founder of "Read to Me", a literacy program for young mothers and
their babies, comes an accessible guide for parents to reading to and with babies and toddlers, based on the premise that it's never too early to start raising a reader. Filled with recommended reading lists, tips from parents librarians and educators on what appeals to very young children, this is a complete resource for new parents. (Sourcebooks, Winter '06) BECOMING CHARLEMAGNE: Europe, Baghdad and the Empires of 800 AD, Jeff Sypeck. An incisive and accessible exploration of the critical period in mediceval history marked by Charlemagne's rise to power and the reign that defined Europe for 1200 years. This is a revealing look at the "Dark Ages," one distinguished by an intricate interplay between religions and cultures and stark contrasts from the cold stone fortresses of Europe to the glittering palaces of the Muslim world. (Ecco Press/HarperCollins, 2006) DON'T GIVE ME THAT ATTITUDE, Michele Borba, Ph.D. From an internationally renowned educator, parenting strategies to strengthen children's behaviour, self esteem and moral development. (Jossey-Bass/John Wiley, 2003)
FERTILITY FOODS, Jeremy Groll, M.D. and Lorie Groll
This groundbreaking book, based on original research, will explore the link between insulin and ovulation, and offer a program of diet and nutrition that supports the conditions for fertility. Dr. Groll is a clinician and research scientist. (Simon & Schuster/Fireside, 2005) WOMEN AND MADNESS, Phyllis Chesler
The 2 1/2 million copy bestseller and college adoption title will be republished with a substantial new introduction by the author, a feminist psychologist. (Palgrave Macmillan/St. Martin's Press, 2006) THE DEATH OF FEMINISM, Phyllis Chesler
Feminist icon and political activist Chesler identifies as a crisis the societal expectation that women tow every aspect of the "left" party line, rather than taking each issue on its own merits and thinking as individuals. (Palgrave Macmillan/St. Martin's Press, Fall 2006) KINGPIN: The Banker, the Bubble, The Bust, Randall Smith. From a prize-winning journalist at the Wall Street Journal, the behind-the-scenes story of how the Wall Street financier rose from a blue-collar background to become arguably the architect of the internet bubble, only to fall hard on the grounds of obstruction of justice. (HarperCollins, 2006) NOBODY LIKES ME, EVERYONE HATES ME: 25Ways to Help Kids Deal with Teasing, Bullying, Rejection, Cliques, Peer Pressure, and More, Michele Borba, Ed.D.
An award-winning educator addresses the many common problems kids have with social interactions with their peers, why they occur and how kids can overcome them. (Jossey Bass/John Wiley Publishers, May 2005)
NATURAL BORN INTUITION: How to Awaken and Develop Your Inner Wisdom, Lauren Thibodeau, Ph.D How to bring intuition as a tool into your daily life by mastering your own particular style of 'knowing." (New Page/Career Press, Spring 2005)
WHY I WORE LIPSTICK, Geralyn Lucas
From a young breast cancer survivor whose author is a producer at Lifetime television, a funny, sexy look at how to find your inner cleavage when everything that makes you a woman is threatened. (St. Martin's Press, October 2004)
THE BIG BEAUTIFUL, Pamela Duncan, from the award-winning Southern author of MOON WOMEN and PLANT LIFE comes a novel about finding love and passion after forty in unlikely places. (Delacorte Press/Random House, Spring 2005) CHICKEN DREAMING CORN, Roy Hoffman
"Read this novel to find, from Europe and the past, characters who represent some of the best of our Southern heritage. A story of great appeal in prose lean and clean...A fine work." --Harper Lee
(University of Georgia Press, Fall 2004) TOTAL SELLING, Warren Wechsler
A comprehensive program for achieving extraordinary results in selling by a successful consultant to Fortune 100 companies. (Sourcebooks, Fall 2004) THE PHILOSOPHER AND THE DRUIDS: A JourneyAmong the Ancient Celts, Philip Mitchell Freeman. The extraordinary journey of Posidonius, a philosopher who travelled from Athens to the land of the Gauls. Professor Freeman vividly recreates the fascinating world of the Druids, while overturning myths and misconceptions. (Simon & Schuster, Winter '06) THE CURE: How One Father Raised 100 Million Dollars and Bucked the Scientific Establishment in a Quest to Save HIs Children, by Geeta Anand. A Pulitzer Prize-winning Wall St. Journal writer chronicles a father's extraordinary battle to find a life-saving drug for his two children, who suffer from a rare disorder, Pompe disease. Geeta Anand takes us to the frontiers of medicine, into the boardroom and into the intimate life of a remarkable family struggling against insuperable odds in a race against time. Optioned by Michael Shamberg for Harrison Ford and Universal Studios (ReganBooks/HarperCollins, June 2006) FALSE ALARM: Profiting from the Epidemic of Fear, Marc Siegel, M.D.
How government and the media manipulate the public by creating unnecessary fear, and the effect that has on every American, by Thenation.com columnist, frequent Today Show guest, internist and clinical associate professor at New York University.
(John Wiley Publishers, Fall 2004)
From two bloggers at the forefront of the Fat Acceptance Movement, this empowering guide will help women to make peace with their bodies, no matter what the scale says, and help them to practice "health at any size." (Penguin/Perigee, Spring
2009) MASALA MAGICIANS: Recipes and Stories from India, Shubhra Krishan and Hemant Kumar.
In an enticing blend of cookbook and memoir, the authors, natives of India, explore the sights and tastes of their homeland through the lives of seven modern Indian cooks. (GemmaMedia, Fall 2009) YOUR BIG FAT BOYFRIEND: How to Love Him and Still Stay Thin, Jenna Bergen. A fun mix of tips for staying trim when in a relationship with a veggie-hater. (Quirk Books, Winter 2009) THE SNEAKY CHEF 3, Missy Chase Lapine. From the New York Times bestselling chef and author, comes a third volume of clever and delectable recipes that enhance the nutritional value of family favorites. (Running Press/Perseus Publishing, Spring 2009) ESCAPE FROM CUBICLE NATION: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur, by Pamela Slim. From the top-rated, nationally syndicated business blogger and consultant, Pamela Slim, a comprehensive guide to making the leap to entrepreneur. Filled with road-tested advice and real life stories from both sides of the fence, the book will lay out a step by step process for making a successful transition. (Penguin Portfolio/Berkley, Spring 2009) UNTITLED ON THE ROOSEVELTS, Julie M. Fenster. The author of THE CASE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN turns her attention to Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and their relationship with Louis Howe, an advisor who came to live with them in Hyde Park in the Spring of 1922, which coincides with FDR's paralysis. She will use this time, as the Roosevelts were emerging in New York State politics, and the three-way relationship as a lens through which to view one of our most inluential and respected American presidents. (Palgrave Macmillan, Fall 2009) ALEXANDER THE GREAT, Philip Mitchell Freeman. A lively biography of the man who changed the world in the first great meeting between East and West. Educated by Aristotle, Alexander the Great was a brilliant general whose campaign of conquest against the Persian Empire took him from Homer's Troy and the deserts of Egypt to the mountains of central Asian and the jungles of India. His introduction of Greek culture throughout the lands he conquered had profound effects on the ancient and modern world. (Simon & Schuster, 2009) SLOUCHING TOWARD ADULTHOOD: Why Young People Are Taking So Long to Grow Up and What It Means for Society, Richard Settersten, Ph.D. and Barbara Ray. Drawing on a ten year study and over 500 interviews, the authors, both members of the MacArthur Foundation Network on the Transition to Adulthood, shatter common myths about why young people are delaying adulthood. By examining seismic changes in the structure of family and the economy, the authors argue that there is a great divide, between "explorers" and "drifters," each of whom face different challenges, and in the case of the first group, opportunities. (World rights, Bantam Books/Random House, 2009) THE PURITY TEST, by Joselin Linder. This is the definitive book on the international Internet phenomenon known as the Purity Test. With a whopping 1800-question test is at its heart, it offers its first decisive history, a comprehensive look at how the tests work and background into the magic of why they work, while peeking into our obsession with fitting in as well as our diabolical need to rebel. (St. Martin's Press, Winter 2009) AMEN, AMEN, by Abby Sher. A moving and story of life with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and how the disease becomes a gift in the face of the author's loss of both of her parents. She counts, washes, pounds, cuts and starves herself compulsively from the age of ten onwards. But her fiercest obsession is prayer--a search for someone who will protect her and the world from future loss. (Scribner/Simon & Schuster, 2009) A TALENT FOR MURDER & UNTITLED MYSTERY NOVEL, R.T. Jordan. The third and fourth novels in the witty mystery series featuring aging Hollywood starlet drama queen turned detective, Polly Pepper. (Kensington Books, 2008 & 2009) VIRTUAL BUSINESS BUILDER, Jay and Susan Mahar. A guide to the marketing and sales opportunities on Second Life, the virtual world that is projected to have 10 million members by the end of this year. (Amacom, Fall 2008) STANDING BY: The Making of an Unlikely Military Family, Alison Buckholtz. A young woman's poignant account (which grew out of a "Modern Love" column for The New York Times), of the challenges faced by military wives and their families in times of war, and her particular struggle to fit in with a world that she never imagined being part of. (Tarcher/Penguin, Spring 2009) MOTHERS AND ADULT DAUGHTERS, Linda Gordon and Susan Shaffer. Can mothers and adult daughters be friends? These and other questions are the basis for a provocative, thoroughly modern look at the complex and ever-changing relationship between mothers and their adult daughters. The authors, a psychologist and gender equity expert, draw on extensive surveys, their professional expertise and personal experiences in this provocative guide. (Berkley/Penguin, 2009) RICHES AMONG THE RUINS, Adventures in the Dark Corners of the Global Economy, Robert P. Smith with Peter Zheutlin. The true story of how one man amassed a fortune trading the sovereign debt of governments in the world's most derelict economies. (Amacom, Spring 2009) MINDSTORMS: Diagnosing, The Complete Guide for Families Living with Traumatic Brain Injury, John W. Cassidy, MD. A Harvard-trained physician's compassionate and comprehensive guide for families of the more than 5.3 million people who suffer from brain injury. There is a high risk of TBI for young people involved in contact sports, accident victims, and American soldiers in Iraq; the average age is under 34 years old. (Da Capo/Perseus Publishing, Winter 2009) MASTERING THE ART OF ALONENESS, Lauren Mackler. Discover how being alone can enhance your life and help you to discover what you truly want from life and your relationships. (Hay House, 2008) THE YEAR OF TRAVELING DANGEROUSLY, Chuck Thompson. An adventure traveler (author of the upcoming SMILE WHEN YOU ARE LYING) confronts his worst nightmares-and ours-by visiting destinations he's previously sworn off, including the Congo and Disney World.
(Henry Holt, 2009) THE SIGN FOR DROWNING, Rachel Stolzman. A young woman, having witnessed the death of her sister by drowning, adopts a deaf girl as a way of coming to terms with her loss. Stolzman's exquisite debut novel explores the frailty of family bonds, the inadequacies of language and the beauty of silence. Stolzman received her MFA in creative writing from Sarah Lawrence. (Trumpeter Fiction/Shambhala Publications, Summer '08) THE SNEAKY CHEF 2: How to Cheat on Your Man (in the Kitchen), Missy Chase Lapine. The sequel to the New York Times bestseller, THE SNEAKY CHEF, this new volume showcases strategies for sneaking healthy ingredients into men's favorite dishes, from protein-packed pancakes to Touch Down Tacos, Love Me Tenderloin and Brawny Brownies. (Running Press/Perseus Publishing, Spring 2008) UNDER THE LEMON TREE, by Bhira Backhaus. In Oak Grove, California 1976, 15-year-old, first-generation Punjabi-American, Jeeto, is trying figure out how to find love and discover a true home while navigating traditions, family and faith. Alternating between Jeeto’s story is her Uncle Avtar’s tale of coming to California in the 40s, this beautifully written novel underscores that whether 60 years ago, 30 years ago or today, the search for a place in the world drives us all, and that the journey is what truly shapes us. (Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press, Fall 2008) ONCE UPON A FASTBALL, Bob Mitchell. Sports fanatic Mitchell's second novel, about baseball and history, in which a Harvard professor is magically transported back in time by a famous baseball to four of the most famous games in baseball history, and in the process, learns the truth about the circumstances surrounding the mysterious disappearance of his grandfather. (Kensington Publishers, Spring 2008) THE GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO LIVING IN SIN, Joselin Linder and Elena Mauer. A smart, hip guide for women who are planning to live with their boyfriends or already do, whether they are engaged or do not plan to marry. (Adams Media, 2008) GENERATION TEXT: Raising Healthy Kids in a High-Tech Age, Michael Osit, Ed.D. A clinical psychologist who has worked with children and adolescents for more than three decades, examines why and how the access and excess modern technology brings, shapes our children¹s values, attitudes, and behavior in a way that is fundamentally different from previous generations, and provides strategies for coping with the particular challenges of growing up in the millennium. (AMACOM, 2008) BEST FRIENDS FOREVER: Surviving the Myth, Irene S. Levine, Ph.D. A recovery guide for victims of broken friendships by a New York University Medical School professor, research scientist and journalist. (Overlook Press, Winter 2009) LIFE IN THE BALANCE: A Physician's Memoir of Life, Love and Loss with Parkinson's and Dementia, Thomas Graboys, MD with Peter Zheutlin. Graboys, renowned cardiologist at Brigham & Women's Hospital and former professor at Harvard Medical School, writes with eloquence and unflinching honesty about what it is like to come to terms--as a doctor, a father, a grandfather, and husband-- with a devastating illness in the prime of life. (Sterling, 2008) THE CASE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN: A Story of Adultery, Murder and the Making of a Great President, Julie Fenster. Through one particular case that Lincoln, the lawyer tried in 1856, involving a love triangle and murder by poison, popular historian Fenster reveals the man who would become one of the most memorable and important presidents of the United States through a unique lens. (Palgrave-Macmillan, October 2007) BEYOND TIME OUT: New Strategies for Effective Parenting in Contemporary Times, Beth Grosshans, Ph.D. and Janet H. Burton. The key to many behavioural issues with young children come from an inbalance in family power, according to child psychologist Dr. Grosshans. Her book helps parents to reclaim parental power, to establish appropriate boundaries that create a sense of security in their children, and to learn to lead their families lovingly. BEYOND TIME OUT goes beyond traditional strategies to provide creative tools to help parents solve common problems with sleep, eating, toileting and more. (Sterling Publishing, Spring '08) LESS THAN CRAZY: Living with Bipolar ll, Karla Dougherty. A prescriptive guide for the more than 9 million people who suffer from the chronic mood disorder (characterized by less severe atypical alternating cycles of mania and depression than Bipolar l). Health writer and editor Dougherty will draw on cutting edge research, as well as her own experience as well as that of other sufferers in illuminating this often misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition. (Marlowe & Co/Avon Publishing, Spring 2008) KISSING SNOWFLAKES, Abigail Sher. 16-year-old Sam is on the trip from hell, a ski vacation with her father, her brother and her father¹s annoying new wife. When she falls for a handsome ski instructor, things start looking up. (Scholastic, Winter 2008) THIRD BASE AIN'T WHAT IT USED TO BE: What Your Kids are Learning about Sex Today and What They Can Still Learn to be Sexually Healthy Adults, Logan Levkoff. Nationally respected parenting expert Levkoff sheds light on what kids already know and what they think they know about sex. Levkoff also helps parents to brush up on their sex-ed knowledge and to zero in on their personal feelings and how that affects the parent/child relationship regarding sex. (New American Library/Penguin, October 2007) NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED, by Lynn Bonasia. A debut novel set in Cape Cod, about a technical writer in her 30s who decides it's time to stop writing about safety precautions and to start living a life of her own (Touchstone Fireside/Simon & Schuster, 2008) STUFFED: Who's (Really) Making America Fat, Hank J. Cardello with Doug Garr. Food industry insider and marketer Hank J. Cardello (writing with journalist Doug Garr) offers hard-hitting solutions to the current health crisis that can benefit both the consumer and the industry itself. Taking the industy to task for pushing foods that contribute to the soaring rates worldwide in heart disease and diabetes, Cardello argues that food manufacturers and distributors are creating a "food underclass" that cuts across all socio-economic groups. We have the tools and technology, Cardello posits, to create more healthful versions of the foods we love, thereby extending life, dramatically cutting healthcare costs--and that doing this is not only ethical, but profitable. (Ecco/HarperCollins, Fall '08) THE MAD FISHERMAN: Kick Some Bass with America's Craziest TV Fisherman, Charlie Moore. The Emmy Award-winning host of Beat Charlie Moore and Charlie Moore Outdoors recounts his hilarious rise from broke bait-and-tackle shop owner to host of the top-rated outdoors show on ESPN. (St. Martin's Press, Spring 2008) THREE LITTLE WORDS, Ashley Rhodes Courter. The harrowing and inspiring true story by a young woman who was placed in 14 foster homes before her adoption by a loving family at age 12. Now a college senior, she speaks out on behalf of other foster children and is working to try to reform the system. (Simon & Schuster, Spring 2008) THE CREATIVE LAWYER, Michael Melcher
An inspirational guide to building and maintaining a life in the law that is personally and professionally satisfying. Lawyers are burdened by a false paradigm that states that their happiness is limited by factors beyond their control. This book rejects this tired belief system and offers guidance on how lawyers can design an optimal career in life and the law. The author is a career and life coach. (American Bar Association, 2007) THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: Prepare for Marriage Before You Say I Do, Christine E. Murray, Ph.D. A useful, practical guide for engaged couples to building realistic expectations for marriage and creating a satisfying partnership. The author is Assistant Professor specializing in counseling and educational development at the University of North Carolina. (Adams Media, 2007) WIN WITHOUT COMPETING: The No-Competition Right Fit Way to Match Yourself to the Career You Seek, Arlene Barro, Ph.D. A nationally recognized global search expert shows you how to match your "personal brand" to the perfect career path for you. Whether you are a seasoned executive or someone still shaping the foundation of your career, the "Right Fit" method will successfully eliminate comparisons and match the candidate to the position he or she seeks. (Capital Books, Fall 2007) THE SNEAKY CHEF: Clever Cooking for Kids and Families, Missy Chase Lapine. An innovative approach to getting kids to eat healthy foods by disguising them in the foods that they already love, from hamburgers to brownies, by the former publisher of EATING WELL and creator of BabySpa natural bath products. (Running Press/Perseus Publishing, March '07) FROM THE HEART: A Woman's Guide to Living Well with Heart Disease, Kathy Kastan, C.S.W. The first book to focus on the emotional and psychological consequences of heart disease for women by a survivor, social worker and President of WomanHeart, an advocacy group. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women and often goes undiagnosed. (Lifelong/Da Capo, Perseus Publishing, Spring '07). ACT EARLY AGAINST AUTISM, Jayne Lytel. Blending memoir and prescription, former Washington Post reporter shares her moving personal journey as a parent of an autistic child, from diagnosis to treatment and a hopeful prognosis. Diagnosed at age 2, Leo at 6 1/2 is a happy, sociable child who no longer tests on the autism spectrum. Lytel's heroic efforts to find the best and most suitable medically proven treatments, will instruct and inspire parents. Lytel's central message is: early intervention, when the brain is most malleable, can result in marked, even miraculous, improvement. (Perigee/Penguin, January '08). NATURAL BORN SOUL MATES, Lauren Thibodeau, Ph.D. How to draw on our natural born intuition and the principle of "resonance" to attract the right mate. (New Page/Career Press, 2007) THE MIDDLE WAY, Lou Marinoff, Ph.D. The international bestselling author of PLATO NOT PROZAC and CUNY Professor of Philosophy addresses the polarization of extremes that characterizes so many areas of modern life, including political and religious extremes, the gender gap, disparities in income and race relations. Drawing on the wisdom of three great philosophical traditions (that of Aristotle, Buddha and Confucius) he demonstrates that all three preached a version of "the middle way", which is not about compromise but rather about using the combined strengths of the extremes to formulate a moderate position. In so doing, he challenges us to become more pro-active, responsive global citizens. (Sterling Publishers, Spring '08) DR. MICHELE BORBA'S BIG BOOK OF PARENTING SOLUTIONS,Michele Borba, Ed.D. An internationally renowned and award-winning parenting and education expert shares quick parenting solutions to over 100 common childhood issues. (John Wiley Publishers, Spring '08) MOTHERHOOD TO OTHERHOOD: Strategies for Mothers of All Ages and Stages, Julia Roberts. We take 9 months to create a new life, but how do we get our lives back once our children begin to reach a level of independence? Marketing consultant Roberts' has developed a successful program, organized by trimesters, in which we apply the lessons learned in pregnancy to redefining our identity, goals and dreams in middle motherhood and beyond. (Running Press/Perseus Publishing, 2008) OH NO! IHE'S JUST LIKE MY FATHER: Escape the Parent Trap and Have the Relationship YOU Want, Sandra Reishus. Sexologist and therapist Reishus posits that many of us allow our past relationship with our parents to influence the choices we make in choosing our mates. Unconsciously, we relive a familiar dynamic. Reishush empowers us to leave the mom and dad baggage, and to make healthier choices in our relationships. (McGraw-Hill, Spring '07) PINK LADIES AND CRIMSON GENTS: A Who's Who of Antique Roses, by Molly Glentzer, photographs by Don Glentzer. The lifestyle editor of the Houston Chronicle collaborates with an award-winning photographer to present "portraits" of 50 highly prized roses, each named for a character from literature, history or mythology. Molly Glentzer's charming text illuminates the derivations of each rose's name and its qualities, as the color photographs do justice to their exquisite beauty. (Clarkson Potter/Random House, May 2007) SMILE WHEN YOU ARE LYING, Chuck Thompson. Outrageous and hilarious tales of travel that expose the myths of travel perpetrated by the travel industry as they reveal the adventuresome alternative for those who are not faint of heart. Thompson is Senior Editor of Maxim, a freelance journalist, photographer and sometime musician. (Henry Holt, Summer 2007) THE CORPORATE DOMINATRIX, Lisa Robyn. A former publishing executive's revolutionary new guide to success for career women. Drawing on her own experience and that of other women in many different fields, Robyn presents seven "disciplines" that will help a woman discover her true power and how best to use it. (Simon Spotlight/Simon & Schuster, Summer 2007) THE MICHELANGELO METHOD: Release the Masterpiece Within and Create an Extraordinary Life, Kenneth Schuman and Ron Paxton. 8 secrets of the Renaissance master that will transform your life and your career. Schuman and Paxton are career transition experts.
(McGraw-Hill, January '07) HOW JESUS BECAME CHRISTIAN, Barrie Wilson, Ph.D. The author, a scholar of religious history examines the early days of Christianity, in the wake of the death of the historical Jesus, and explains the forces that shaped the emergence of a new religion, distinct from the actual Judaic practices of Jesus the man. (St. Martin's Press, Spring '09) BIRD FLU: Everything You Need to Know About the Next Pandemic, Marc Siegel, MD. Siegel, a prominent internist and current health affairs commentator, argues that the risks to humans of avian flu have been blown way out of proportion. He separates myth from reality in assessing the actual risks, what we can do to prevent it, and the long-term steps that need to be taken to protect us from this and other pandemics. (John Wiley, January '06) TOTAL INTELLIGENCE, Danah Zohar and Ian Marshall, MD. A fascinating new model for achieving maximum performance in life and work. "Total intelligence" capitalizes on the synergy of IQ (rational intelligence), EQ (emotional intelligence) and SQ (spiritual intelligence). The authors' provide tools to assess our strengths and weaknesses in terms of each intelligence, how to nurture each one, as well as how to combine them. TI grows out of the authors' original research and work as management consultants with companies worldwide. (John Wiley/Fall '07) HAPPY ACCIDENTS: The Role of Serendipity in Medical Discoveries, Morton Meyers, MD. A lively, entertaining and informative look at the role of serendipity in major medical breakthroughs of the last century-- how scientists made breakthroughs in one arena of medicine while on a quest for something entirely different. These include the discovery of penicillin, chemotherapy drugs, Valium, the Pill, Pap smears and x-rays, among many others. (Arcade/Winter 2007). YOUR BIPOLAR CHILD: Helping Your Child Find Calm in the Mood Storm, Rosalie Greenberg, MD. A completely new framework for assessing and managing pediatric bipolar disorder, urging parents to listen closely to what the children actually say and not just their noise and mayhem to help guide treatment and therapy decisions more precisely. The author, an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, draws on decades of clinical experience, up-to-the-minute research and a compassion approach and appreciation of these complex children. (Da Capo Lifelong/Perseus Publishing, Fall 2006) THE HUMAN ODYSSEY: Navigating the Twelve Stages of Life, Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D. A renowned educator and human development expert takes us on a guided tour of what he identifies as the twelve stages of life. Drawing on a wide array of sources from Western and Eastern cultures, and from many different disciplines, he codifies what distinguishes each stage and the challenges we face. By understanding how we come to be at our present stage of life, we can also anticipate what lies ahead. (Sterling, January 2008) REPORTING THE WAR, John Byrne Cooke. The son of news icon Alistair Cooke provides a fascinating look at the freedom of the press during wartime, at how reporters and editors influence the outcome of war, from the Revolutionary War to the war on terror. (Palgrave Macmillan/Fall 2007) MOUNTAIN RESCUE DOCTOR, Christopher Van Tilburg, M.D. Extreme sport meets true medicine in this gripping true account of daring rescues by an emergency wilderness physician and his team that present physical and medical challenges. From avalanches to logjams, from rocky mountain ledges to ravines, Dr. Tilburg shares what he faces in tracking, rescuing and recovering victims of accidents in the wild. (St. Martin's Press/Spring 2007) THE LOST YEARS: Surviving a Mother and Daughter's Worst Nightmare, by Kristina Wandzilak and Constance Curry. In alternating voices, a daughter and mother relate the harrowing journey of a teenage girl's addiction, recovery and redemption. Today, Kristina Wandzilak is a happily married mother of two who counsels teens and their families on battling and overcoming alcohol and drug addiction. (Jeffers Press, 2006) THE SEX LIVES OF WIVES: Reigniting the Passion, Holly H. Hollenbeck. Compelling stories of the journeys suburban wives are taking in a quest to keep the passion alive in their marriages are at the heart of this inspiring, motivational guide. The author is the founder of www.passionseekers.com. (Time Warner, 2006) HE'S JUST NOT IN THE STARS: Wicked Astrology and Uncensored Advice for Getting the (Almost) Perfect Guy, Jenni Kosarin. This sassy guide shines the light on the inner workings of your boyfriends, your potential boyfriends, your husbands, potential husbands, and even your ex-boyfriends and ex-husbands, by combining both his Sun and Venus signs. (HarperEntertainment/HarperMorrow, 2006) JULIUS CAESAR: A Biography, Philip Mitchell Freeman. While biographies of Caesar in the past have concentrated on his role as a military leader, classics professor Philip Mitchell Freeman’s biography will bring him to life as the Renaissance man he truly was. He will draw a compelling and rich portrait of a multi-faceted figure, at once a great military leader, a master politician, gifted poet and devoted family man, as well as use Caesar’s life as an opportunity to explore Rome’s extraordinary transition from a small village to a world power. (Simon & Schuster, 2008) SAVING YOUR BRAIN: The Research-Based Action Plan for Memory Loss and the Early Onset of Alzheimer's by Two of America's Leading Specialists, P. Murali Doraiswamy, MD
(Chief of Biological Psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center) and Lisa Gwyther, one of the pioneers to create family support for the Alzheimer foundation. Drawing on the latest scientific breakthroughs, the authors provide patients and their families with an authoritative and compassionate approach to dealing with the early stages of the disease, and offer much-needed hope in terms of delaying the onset of the illness. (St. Martin's Press, 2006) MOTHERSTYLES, Parenting from Your Strengths, Janet Penley. A guide for veteran and new mothers alike, Motherstyles draws on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and other personality tests to identify 16 distinct mothering "styles" and helps a woman identify which one reflects
her own strengths, struggles and needs. (Da Capo/Perseus, Spring 2006) EXTREME SLEEP: A Comprehensive Guide to Common and Uncommon Sleep Disorders, Their Causes and Cures, Carlos H. Schenck, MD. One of the country's top sleep researchers takse us into the sleep labs as he and his colleagues do the medical detective work to identify, diagnose and treat such "paranormal" or "extreme" sleep disorders as Restless Leg Syndrome, Sleep-Eating Disorder, Sleep Violence, Sleep Disassociative Disorder, disorders related to Sleep Apnea, and more. (Avery/Penguin, Fall 2006) PRAYERS FOR YOUR NEWBORN: A World of Prayers To Protect and Guide Your Child on the Path Ahead, Noah benShea. For expectant and new parents, this gift book will contain words of wisdom, inspiration and hope from the author of the international bestseller, Jacob the Baker.
(Sourcebooks, 2006) REMAINS TO BE SCENE, R.T. Jordan. Heroine Polly Pepper is a TV legend who uses her fame to insinuate herself into Hollywood's underworld and solve the latest high profile celebrity murder, with the help of her gorgeous, sexy screenwriter son, Tim, and tough-as-nails but devoted maid, Placenta. The first two novels in a new series. (Kensington Publishers, Winter 07) STILL SEXY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS? The 9 Unspoken Truths About Women's Desire Beyond 50, Leah Kliger, MHA, and Deborah Nedelman, Ph.D. Two experts give voice to women's concerns about their body image, level of desire and changes in their sexuality at midlife. Based on groundbreaking research and intimate interviews with women from coast to coast, this is a compassionate roadmap for women at an uncertain time of life. (Perigee/Penguin Group, Spring '06) MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN, Bob Mitchell. A fifty year-old victim of a heart attack, Elliot, sees God as he is being rushed to the OR. God challenges Elliot to a game of golf--if Elliot wins, he will live. Playing against God's "surrogates," including the likes of Leonardo, Moses, Babe Ruth, Socrates, Machiavelli and Marilyn Monroe, Elliot learns a lot about winning and losing, living and dying, and about the greatest game of them all. Bob Mitchell, a Harvard Ph.D., has spent his fifty plus years playing, coaching and writing about sports. (Kensington Publishers, Spring '06)
12 SECRETS REAL MOMS KNOW: Getting Back to Basics and Raising Happy Kids., Michele Borba, Ph.D. Parenting and education expert, Borba shares inspiring stories and parenting strategies from moms around the country who are making a difference in the lives of their children. (Jossey-Bass/Wiley, May '06) YOU'VE GOT THE INTERVIEW...NOW WHAT? 50 Fortune 500 Managers Tell You How to Get the Offer, Brenda Greene. The sequel to GET THE INTERVIEW EVERY TIME, this guide gives job hunters insider strategies for how to make the interview the deal maker, not the deal breaker. (Dearborn Publishing, Fall '05)
WE ARE MORE THAN ONE: Women with Alter Identities, by Jane Wegsheider Hyman, Ph.D
A fascinating in-depth study of women who suffer from disassociative disorder (formerly "multiple personality disorder") who are highly functioning. Through in-depth interviews with the author, a psychological researcher, they reveal how their illness actually allows them to achieve, hold responsible jobs, parent and relate to their partners. (McGraw-Hill, Fall '07) LIFE ON PLANET ROCK: Adventures and Observations of a Music Journalist, by Lonn Friend
A visionary music journalist and editor of RIP magazine presents a backstage pass to the Dionysian excesses, watershed moments and bombastic egos from the heyday of heavy metal and grunge. (Morgan Road Books/Broadway Books, division of Random House Spring '06) WORK THE POND! Use the Power of Positive Networking to Leap Forward in Work and Life, Darcy Rezac with Gayle Hallgren and Judy Thomson. From a master networker, here is a step-by-step method to increase the extent and power of your network by focusing on what you can do for others, rather than what others can do for you. Darcy Rezac is the Managing Director of the Vancouver Board of Trade. (Prentice Hall/Penguin, Fall '05) READING WITH BABIES, TODDLERS AND TWOS, Susan Straub and K.J.
Dell'Antonia. From the founder of "Read to Me", a literacy program for young mothers and
their babies, comes an accessible guide for parents to reading to and with babies and toddlers, based on the premise that it's never too early to start raising a reader. Filled with recommended reading lists, tips from parents librarians and educators on what appeals to very young children, this is a complete resource for new parents. (Sourcebooks, Winter '06) BECOMING CHARLEMAGNE: Europe, Baghdad and the Empires of 800 AD, Jeff Sypeck. An incisive and accessible exploration of the critical period in mediceval history marked by Charlemagne's rise to power and the reign that defined Europe for 1200 years. This is a revealing look at the "Dark Ages," one distinguished by an intricate interplay between religions and cultures and stark contrasts from the cold stone fortresses of Europe to the glittering palaces of the Muslim world. (Ecco Press/HarperCollins, 2006) DON'T GIVE ME THAT ATTITUDE, Michele Borba, Ph.D. From an internationally renowned educator, parenting strategies to strengthen children's behaviour, self esteem and moral development. (Jossey-Bass/John Wiley, 2003)
FERTILITY FOODS, Jeremy Groll, M.D. and Lorie Groll
This groundbreaking book, based on original research, will explore the link between insulin and ovulation, and offer a program of diet and nutrition that supports the conditions for fertility. Dr. Groll is a clinician and research scientist. (Simon & Schuster/Fireside, 2005) WOMEN AND MADNESS, Phyllis Chesler
The 2 1/2 million copy bestseller and college adoption title will be republished with a substantial new introduction by the author, a feminist psychologist. (Palgrave Macmillan/St. Martin's Press, 2006) THE DEATH OF FEMINISM, Phyllis Chesler
Feminist icon and political activist Chesler identifies as a crisis the societal expectation that women tow every aspect of the "left" party line, rather than taking each issue on its own merits and thinking as individuals. (Palgrave Macmillan/St. Martin's Press, Fall 2006) KINGPIN: The Banker, the Bubble, The Bust, Randall Smith. From a prize-winning journalist at the Wall Street Journal, the behind-the-scenes story of how the Wall Street financier rose from a blue-collar background to become arguably the architect of the internet bubble, only to fall hard on the grounds of obstruction of justice. (HarperCollins, 2006) NOBODY LIKES ME, EVERYONE HATES ME: 25Ways to Help Kids Deal with Teasing, Bullying, Rejection, Cliques, Peer Pressure, and More, Michele Borba, Ed.D.
An award-winning educator addresses the many common problems kids have with social interactions with their peers, why they occur and how kids can overcome them. (Jossey Bass/John Wiley Publishers, May 2005)
NATURAL BORN INTUITION: How to Awaken and Develop Your Inner Wisdom, Lauren Thibodeau, Ph.D How to bring intuition as a tool into your daily life by mastering your own particular style of 'knowing." (New Page/Career Press, Spring 2005)
WHY I WORE LIPSTICK, Geralyn Lucas
From a young breast cancer survivor whose author is a producer at Lifetime television, a funny, sexy look at how to find your inner cleavage when everything that makes you a woman is threatened. (St. Martin's Press, October 2004)
THE BIG BEAUTIFUL, Pamela Duncan, from the award-winning Southern author of MOON WOMEN and PLANT LIFE comes a novel about finding love and passion after forty in unlikely places. (Delacorte Press/Random House, Spring 2005) CHICKEN DREAMING CORN, Roy Hoffman
"Read this novel to find, from Europe and the past, characters who represent some of the best of our Southern heritage. A story of great appeal in prose lean and clean...A fine work." --Harper Lee
(University of Georgia Press, Fall 2004) TOTAL SELLING, Warren Wechsler
A comprehensive program for achieving extraordinary results in selling by a successful consultant to Fortune 100 companies. (Sourcebooks, Fall 2004) THE PHILOSOPHER AND THE DRUIDS: A JourneyAmong the Ancient Celts, Philip Mitchell Freeman. The extraordinary journey of Posidonius, a philosopher who travelled from Athens to the land of the Gauls. Professor Freeman vividly recreates the fascinating world of the Druids, while overturning myths and misconceptions. (Simon & Schuster, Winter '06) THE CURE: How One Father Raised 100 Million Dollars and Bucked the Scientific Establishment in a Quest to Save HIs Children, by Geeta Anand. A Pulitzer Prize-winning Wall St. Journal writer chronicles a father's extraordinary battle to find a life-saving drug for his two children, who suffer from a rare disorder, Pompe disease. Geeta Anand takes us to the frontiers of medicine, into the boardroom and into the intimate life of a remarkable family struggling against insuperable odds in a race against time. Optioned by Michael Shamberg for Harrison Ford and Universal Studios (ReganBooks/HarperCollins, June 2006) FALSE ALARM: Profiting from the Epidemic of Fear, Marc Siegel, M.D.
How government and the media manipulate the public by creating unnecessary fear, and the effect that has on every American, by Thenation.com columnist, frequent Today Show guest, internist and clinical associate professor at New York University.
(John Wiley Publishers, Fall 2004)
