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The Hermione
Lafayette’s Warship and
the American Revolution
Emmanuel de Fontainieu
Introduction by Ségolène Royal
Foreword by Henry Kissinger
History/American Studies, 240 pages
9.5 x 11.75, 240 Color Photos
25 Color Illustrations, Four-color Interior
Cloth, $39.95 (Can $47.95)
ISBN: 9782916231358
de Monza
June
Enhanced by illustrations, maps, and letters, this
book provides a museum-quality experience detailing the thrilling accomplishments of Lafayette
and his legendary warship, the Hermione, in support of the colonists’ cause during the American
Revolutionary War. Lafayette, on a secret mission
from King Louis XVI, was to inform George Washington and the Congress that France would support
the American colonies in their conflict with Great
Britain. Once on American soil, Lafayette shed his
diplomatic role for an important military assignment, helping to mastermind the decisive Virginia
campaign that brought hostilities to an end. While
Lafayette excelled on the battlefield, his ship, the
Hermione, was burnishing its own legend as part
of the crucial maneuvers that led to the defeat
of the much larger British navy—and ensured the
American victory. The descriptions offer fascinating
insights into the building of the arsenal in Rochefort
under Louis XIV and Colbert, the development of
the French navy, 18th-century naval strategy, and
shipbuilding techniques. Also profiled is the ambitious undertaking of the nearly two decades-long
project to meticulously recreate the Hermione and
prepare it for a new transatlantic voyage, again
on a mission of friendship and goodwill.
Emmanuel de Fontainieu is the director of the
Centre International de la Mer in Rochefort and
a member of the Steering Committee of the Hermione-Lafayette Association. He lives in France.
Dr. Henry Kissinger is a world-renowned writer,
political scientist, and diplomat. He served as the
National Security Advisor and Secretary of State
and won the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize. He lives in
New York City. Ségolène Royal is a prominent member of the French Socialist Party, the president of the
Poitou-Charentes Regional Council, and the French
Minister for Ecology, Sustainable Development, and
Energy. She lives in France.
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Dream of Venice
Edited by JoAnn Locktov
Photographer Charles Christopher
Foreword by Frances Mayes
The mysterious allure of the ancient floating city of
Venice is captured in this book of evocative photography and beguiling words of a diverse group of
contemporary Venetophiles. The luminous photographs, in both color and black and white, compliment the intimate thoughts, memories, poems, and
stories of notable contributors from the worlds of
art, literature, design, cuisine, music, and filmmaking. Readers will want to listen to the silence of the
canals and get lost in the ethereal mist of Piazza
San Marco. Included are anecdotes and Venetian
recollections from Woody Allen, Julie Christie, Diane
Hales, Marcella Hazan, Erica Jong, Judith Martin,
Linus Roache, and Nicolas Roeg.
Travel/Photography, 96 pages, 9 x 8.5
39 Color Photos, 9 B&W Photos
Four-color Interior
Cloth, $26.00 (Can $29.00)
ISBN: 9780990772507
Bella Figura Publications
December
• It is an enchanting and affordable memento of
the remarkable city of Venice for the 20 million
annual travelers who have visited and for those
that have only dreamt of going.
“If Venice is a dream state, then a new book about
the city built on a lagoon is its vivid interpretation.
Dream of Venice is a book full of visions.”
—J. Michael Welton, Huffington Post, Arts & Culture
Charles Christopher is a motion picture and TV still
photographer for clients that include Hallmark, Lifetime, NBC, Syfy, and Universal Pictures. His architectural, travel, and cityscape photographs have been
included in exhibits up and down the West Coast.
He lives in Los Angeles, California. JoAnn Locktov is
the founder of Bella Figura Communications, a public relations agency that specializes in design and
architecture. She is the author of The Art of Mosaic
Design and Mosaic Art and Style. She lives in Mill
Valley, California. Frances Mayes is a preeminent
poet, memoirist, essayist, and novelist. Her internationally best-selling books, including Under Magnolia and Under the Tuscan Sun, revolve around her
life in Tuscany and her travels throughout the world.
She lives in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
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Instant Fitness: The
Shaolin Kung Fu Workout
Shifu Yan Lei Shi
A definitive guide to the philosophy and practice of
Shaolin kung fu, this workout book contains easy-tofollow instructions, photographs of the movements,
and is suitable for beginners, long-term martial
artists, and those looking for an unbeatable workout
program that will target body and mind. The secret
of how to use the workout as a pathway to Zen is
shared as well as the Shaolin breath of power. Static
and dynamic stretches, the five fundamental stances, the five fundamental kicks, traditional punches,
and famous Shaolin forms are included.
Martial Arts/Fitness, 232 pages, 8 x 10
350 Color Photos, Four-color Interior
Trade Paper, $24.95 (Can $29.95)
ISBN: 9780956310194
Yan Lei Press
October
Shifu Yan Lei is a 34th-generation fighting disciple
from the Shaolin Temple in Henan Province, China. He teaches thousands of students through his
Shaolin Warrior DVD series and is among the most
respected and renowned teachers of authentic
Shaolin Qigong. He is the author of Instant Health.
He lives in London.
Instant Health
9780956310101
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Home & Away
Knits for Everyday Adventures
Hannah Fettig
Modeled in the beautiful backdrop of Georgetown,
Maine, are the results of nine essential wardrobe
patterns. Each sweater pattern includes two sets
of instructions that allow the advanced knitter to
choose to knit with seams or without. Included within this book are pattern guides and information on
gauge, fit, yarn substitution, and more. Full of beautiful photography and must-have sweater patterns,
this knitter’s book is sure to be an inspiration for all
would-be and longtime knitters.
Crafts & Hobbies, 96 pages, 8.5 x 11
Four-color Interior
ISBN: 9780692368169
Knitbot
April
4
Hannah Fettig is a knitwear designer, the cohost of
the knit.fm podcast, and the developer of the app
StashBot. She is the author of Closely Knit, Knitbot
Essentials, Knitbot Linen, Knitbot Yolked and the
coauthor of the bestseller Coastal Knits. She lives in
Portland, Maine.
Traditional Weavers
of Guatemala
Their Stories, Their Lives
Deborah Chandler and Teresa Cordón
Photographer Joe Coca
Cultural Studies/Travel, 152 pages, 10 x 10
214 Color Photos, 1 Map
ISBN: 9780983886075
Thrums, LLC
September
Against the backdrop of Guatemala, this book
presents portraits of artisans working in the ancient
traditions of the Maya paired with insights into the
creation of the textiles and the events that have
affected their work. Weaving, spinning, and basket
making have sustained the Maya economically
and culturally against the pressures of change and
a 36-year civil war that decimated their population.
Their persistence in continuing traditional art has
created some of the loveliest, most colorful textiles the world has ever known. Artisans share their
personal histories, hopes, and dreams along with
the products of their hands and looms. Their stories
show determination in the face of unimaginable
loss and hardship which instill an appreciation for
the textiles themselves and for the strong people
who create them.
“Authors Deborah Chandler and Teresa Cordón
and photographer Joe Coca carry us to a new
level of appreciation for the achievement of Guatemala’s artists. The authors’ deep knowledge and
love of their subjects shine on every page.”
—Marilyn Anderson, co-director, Pro Arte Maya
Deborah Chandler is the creator and director of
Weaving Futures, where she has had the pleasure
and honor of working with many Mayan weavers.
She is the author of Learning to Weave. She lives
in Guatemala. Teresa Cordón is the owner of the
award-winning Comercial Naleb, a handwoven
hat business. She is an avid provider of education
and marketing for the work of Mayan artisans. She
lives in Guatemala. Joe Coca is a photographer
of people from all walks of life over five continents,
industrial products and installations, architecture,
food, and especially handcrafted textiles and other
artisan goods. He lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.
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Landscape Beware
Saving the Green
Steven C. LeBeau
Gardening/Home Improvement
236 pages, 7 x 8.5
54 B&W Illustrations
ISBN: 9780578162058
(REPLACES: 9781495135682)
Steve LeBeau
December
6
Using humorous cartoons and informative illustrations directed towards the homeowner, property
manager, or future landscaper, this book provides
an awareness of every encounterable landscape
situation, the best products to purchase, and
detailed explanations on how to perform assorted
landscaping jobs. This is not another how-to book,
but rather a reference with guidelines to maintain
an understanding on various landscaping situations
and what to expect when an area warrants professional help. Featured inside are tips and tricks for:
lawn care, watering, drainage, planting beds, trees,
shrubs, lighting, driveways, patios, walkways, retaining walls, water features, and flowers. At the conclusion of each chapter is a summary with an area
of “Beware,” which highlights the most important
aspects of the chapter, and a section, titled “Saving the Green,” which notes how to save money
while being mindful of everyday landscaping decisions that affect the environment.
Steven C. LeBeau is a landscape consultant with
more than 30 years of experience in the landscaping industry and a longtime passion for the great
outdoors. He lives in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Chef ’s Choice
22 Culinary Masters Tell How
Japanese Food Culture Influenced
Their Careers & Cuisine
Saori Kawano and Don Gabor
Cooking/Career, 320 pages, 6 x 9
22 B&W Photos
ISBN: 9781879834279
Conversation Arts Media
October
In this savory collection of personal stories, 22
international master chefs share their motivations,
influences, and the pivotal role Japanese food
culture has played in their cuisine, restaurants, and
professional development. Through each individual story, readers will discover the rich legacy of Japan’s culinary traditions and gain insights into the
tools and ingredients used in Japanese cuisine. This
book is unique in its approach of explaining how
the Japanese food culture has changed culinary
education, as well as the new standards that have
been set for Western cuisine, professional kitchens,
and the modern dining experience. The participating chefs include: Elizabeth Andoh, Michael
Anthony, David Bouley, Wylie Dufresne, Ben Flatt,
Eddy Leroux, Nobu Matsuhisa , David Myers, Nils
Norén, Ben Pollinger, Eric Ripert, Toni Robertson,
Michael Romano, Marcus Samuelsson, Suvir Saran,
Yosuke Suga, Noriyuki Sugie, Toshio Suzuki, Shinichiro Takagi, James Wierzelewski, Barry Wine, and Lee
Anne Wong.
“When you read this book, you will gain a deeper
understanding of the Japanese culinary system
and an appreciation of Japanese culture.”
—Motoatsu Sakurai, President, Japan Society
Saori Kawano is the founder and president of Korin
Japanese Trading Corporation and the founder of
The Gohan Society. She lives in New York City. Don
Gabor is a writer and professional speaker. He is the
author of How to Start a Conversation and Make
Friends, Talking with Confidence for the Painfully
Shy, and the coauthor of Laugh of the Hyenas.
He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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The Berlin Cookbook
Traditional Recipes and
Nourishing Stories
Rose Marie Donhauser
Offering traditional recipes and stories about the
heritage of Berlin food, the cookbook reveals
easy-to-follow recipes for schnitzel, currywurst,
eisbein, döner kebap, and those jelly donuts known
as Berliners. How eisbein got its name, why Friedrich II made Prussian farmers plant potatoes, how
meatballs were imported by Huguenots, and how
Bismarck got his herring are also inside. This guide
proves that Berlin cuisine is simple, wholesome, and
down-to-earth.
Cooking, 100 pages, 7.5 x 9.25
98 Color Photos, Four-color Interior
ISBN: 9781935902508
Berlinica Publishing LLC
January
8
Rose Marie Donhauser is an experienced cook,
cookbook author, travel journalist, food critic, and
a member of the jury of Berlin’s master chefs, which
honors the city’s best restaurants. She lives in Berlin.
Berlin for Free
A Guidebook to Music, Movies,
Museums and More for the
Frugal Traveler
Monika Märtens
Discovering Berlin has never been easier with this
invaluable guide for the frugal traveler. This book
has neatly arranged the best no-cost opportunities
for kids and grown-ups alike. A wide variety of easyto-find activities such as concerts in the park, films,
tours, exhibitions, sporting events, and street fairs
are included. More than 200 up-to-date addresses,
phone numbers, and websites that have been factchecked round out the useful information.
Travel/Outdoor, 104 pages, 5 x 8
ISBN: 9781935902409
January
9
Monika Märtens is a freelance writer who has a
background in social and business communications. She lives in Berlin.
Leipzig!
One Thousand Years of German
History - Bach, Luther, Faust:
The City of Books and Music
Sebastian Ringel
Translator Cindy Opitz
History/Music, 224 pages, 6.75 x 9.5
74 Color Photos, 90 B&W Photos, 55 Charts,
12 Maps
ISBN: 9781935902591
(REPLACES: 9783361006997)
September
10
Bringing to life the stories of the ordinary and famous Leipzigers, this book takes readers through the
1,000-year-old history of the city of books and music. This book contains a rich history of Leipzig, from
St. Thomas Church where Johann Sebastian Bach
composed his cantatas to Martin Luther’s dispute of
the future of Christianity at Germany’s second oldest university to the rallies at the St. Nicholas Church
that led to the downfall of Communism. Located at
the meeting point of historic imperial roads, Leipzig
is also the site of one of the world’s oldest and
largest book fairs. A sweeping overview, this book
highlights the famous stories of what is now a splendidly rebuilt city.
Sebastian Ringel is an occupational therapist and a
Leipzig tour guide. He lives in Leipzig, Germany. Cindy Opitz is the collections manager at the University
of Iowa Museum of Natural History and spent two
academic years in the former German Democratic
Republic. She lives in Iowa City, Iowa.
Jews in Berlin
Updated edition
Andreas Nachama, Julius Schoeps,
and Hermann Simon
History/Jewish Studies, 314 pages, 6 x 9
121 Color Photos, 95 B&W Photos
61 B&W Illustrations, 8 Charts, 2 Maps
Four-color Interior
ISBN: 9781935902607
(REPLACES: 9783894874261)
May
11
This richly-illustrated book depicts 750 years of Jewish history as well as Jewish life in Berlin today. The
Prussian capital was, for many centuries, the center
of Jewish life in Germany. Its Jewish citizens strongly
influenced the city’s cultural and literary life and led
the way in the sciences, from the 18th century salon
of Rachel Varnhagen to the cabarets of the Weimar Republic. However, economic crisis, hyper-inflation, and the depression of 1929 provided rich soil
for the growth of anti-Semitism and ultimately led
to the Holocaust. Today, after tens of thousands of
immigrants from Russia and Israel have arrived in
the capital, Jewish life and culture are flourishing
once again.
“Jews loved Berlin —a city that alternately freed
and destroyed them. Carefully recounting this confounding tale, Jews in Berlin honors the complexity
of an unfathomable relationship.”
—Ira Wolfman, Jewish Book Council
Andreas Nachama is an ordained rabbi and the
executive director of the Topographie of Terror
Foundation. He has served as head of the Berliner
Festspiele, the chairman of Berlin’s Jewish community, and as the artistic director of the Jüdische
Kulturtage. Julius H. Schoeps is the founding director of the Vienna Jewish Museum and a professor of
modern history at the University of Potsdam, where
he also directs the Moses Mendelssohn Center for
European Jewish Studies. He is the author of A Road
to Nowhere, Salomon Luwig Steinheim, and Theodor Herzl 1860-1904. Hermann Simon is the director
of the New Synagogue Berlin – Centrum Judaicum
Foundation, and directed the reconstruction of the
New Synagogue as Centrum Judaicum. He is the
author of Hidden Champions of the Twenty-First
Century and Manage for Profit, Not for Market
Share. They all live in Berlin.
The Berlin Wall Today
Remnants, Ruins, Remembrances
Photographer Eva C Schweitzer
A tour of the last traces and fading memories of the
Berlin Wall, this book takes the reader to memorials,
parks, backyards, train tracks, factories, churches,
and Prussian cemeteries. There are stories of struggle, desperation, survival, rebirth, and a history that
shaped the post-war world. Also depicted are the
people of Berlin as they are reclaiming and memorializing the ground where the Wall once stood:
Mauer Park, where young people from all over
world gather to party; a guard tower that is now the
Museum of Forbidden Art; the Topography of Terror
Museum, which includes the former Gestapo headquarters; and landmarks such as the Reichstag, the
East Side Gallery, and Checkpoint Charlie.
History/Travel, 102 pages, 8.5 x 8.5
134 Color Photos, 14 B&W Photos, 16 Maps
ISBN: 9781935902102
August
12
“This comprehensive, well-illustrated book offers
the reader fascinating insights into the world’s most
notorious Wall.”
—Paul Sullivan, Slow Travel Berlin,
www.slowtravelberlin.com
Michael Cramer is a member of the European Parliament who acts as speaker for the Green Party in
the committee on transport and tourism. He lives in
Berlin. Eva C. Schweitzer is the founder and owner
of Berlinica, a New York-based publisher devoted
to all things Berlin for Americans. She is the author
of Manhattan Moments and the photographer of
Wings of Desire. She lives in New York City.
The Ultimate Guide to
Male Sexual Health
How to Stay Vital at Any Age
Dudley Seth Danoff
Health, 248 pages, 6 x 9
29 Line Drawings
ISBN: 9780983199885
Del Monaco Press
July
A meticulous examination of the essentials of male
sexual health, arousal, and anatomy, this book
provides nonjudgmental, practical, safe advice for
banishing stress from the bedroom and making sex
fun again. Written for men of all ages and their partners of either gender, this book explains the psychological and physical causes of PW (penis weakness)
and provides a comprehensive look at the medical
and nonmedical options for treating it. Whether the
reader is looking to improve his genital health, last
longer, or overcome PW-related issues like erectile
dysfunction and impotence, this straightforward
guide will help determine the fundamental causes
of male problems using methods that fit all lifestyles
and health profiles. A revolutionary guide to super
potency, this book will give men the confidence
and ability to perform sexually in any situation at
any age.
“[Dandoff] gives insightful, accurate, humorous,
and knowledgeable answers to all the questions
you were afraid to ask. I loved it, learned a lot,
and highly recommend it.”
—Larry King
Dudley Seth Danoff, MD, FACS, is a diplomat of the
American Board of Urology and a fellow of the
American College of Surgeons, with a medical
degree from Yale University and urologic surgical
training and fellowship from Columbia University–
Presbyterian Medical Center. He is a former member of the clinical faculty at the University of California–Los Angeles School of Medicine, the founder
and president of the Cedars-Sinai Tower Urology
Medical Group. He is the author of Penis Power and
Superpotency. He lives in Beverly Hills, California.
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Rainbows and
Banana Peels
Surviving Life’s Knocks with Grace
Katharine C. Giovanni
This book is for those that would like to live in joy
and peace, are facing a banana peel field (illness,
loss of a loved one, money problems, or a failing
relationship), are serious about changing their life,
or need to figure out how to be positive instead of
negative. Part memoir and part self-help, this guide
draws inspiration from the author’s cancer survival
story, which is told in an inimitable and straighttalking way, and her GAAB (Going Above And
Beyond) Life 21-Day Challenge. The rainbow is at
the end of the journey that begins today.
Self-Help/Inspirational, 165 pages, 6 x 9
ISBN: 9781931109048
NewRoad Publishing
June
“[Katharine C. Giovanni’s] account of the journey
from her familial banana peel field through the unimaginable diagnosis of breast cancer is an inspiring roadmap that gives all of us the tools to survive.”
—Jackie Farley, C.E.O., Wise Women Incorporated
Katharine C. Giovanni is an international concierge
training expert, a certified concierge specialist,
president and cofounder of Triangle Concierge,
and cofounder and chairman of the board of the
International Concierge and Errand Association.
She is the author of Going Above and Beyond and
the coauthor of The Concierge Manual. She lives in
Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Going Above
and Beyond
9781931109086
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Stallside
My Life with Horses
and Other Characters
Matthew Eliott
The tales in this memoir capture the unusual adventures and memorable characters that the
author, as a young vet, encounters on his journey
to becoming an experienced equine practitioner.
Sharing stories of the heart, unique insights into the
veterinary occupation, horse care, animal behavior, and human eccentricity, this book describes the
coming-of-age experiences that contributed to his
chosen direction in later life. Amusing and poignant
experiences give warmth and humor to a memoir
that will delight animal lovers.
Horses/Humor, 246 pages, 5.5 x 8.5
21 Line Drawings
ISBN: 9780692432020
(REPLACES: 9780615814889)
RiverHorse Press
June
15
“Matthew Eliott, DVM, has led a fascinating life,
and he writes about it in a most informative and
amusing manner in Stallside.”
—Jill Murphy, columnist, The Record-Review
“Eliott’s book is a quick, easy read. The stories are
endearing, the characters sweet.”
—Leslie Threlkeld, Eventing Nation
Matthew Elliot, DVM, is the owner and operator of
RiverHorse farm and an equine veterinarian who
has been practicing in both California and New
York for more than 25 years. He lives in North Salem,
New York.
Spookiest Battlefields
Discover America’s Most
Haunted Battlefields
Terrance Zepke
Body/Mind/Spirit/Travel, 168 pages, 6 x 9
55 B&W Photos
ISBN: 9780996065078
Safari Publishing
June
16
Lingering spirits and unexplained happenings are
chronicled in this guide to the haunted side of the
most momentous and fascinating events in American history. Among the most apparitional battlefields in our nation is the Battle of First Bull Run, and
psychics have reported nine different entities present at Manassas Battlefield. Readers will also enjoy
information on: Shiloh’s Drummer Boy Ghost; Old
Green Eyes of Chickamauga; the mysterious fog
at Richmond; the strange blue light that appears
at Antietam; and the spirits of the Native American
warriors at Little Bighorn. In addition to paranormal
activity sightings, ghost hunters and spirit enthusiasts
can discover the best times to visit these sites and
if there are tour options available by reading the
included and detailed visitor information guide.
Terrance Zepke is a journalist and seasoned world
traveler who has studied parapsychology at the
acclaimed Rhine Research Center in Durham, North
Carolina. She has been featured on NPR, CNN, The
Learning Channel, and the Travel Channel, and in
publications, such as Travel with Rick Steves and The
Washington Post. She is the author of A Ghost Hunter’s Guide to the Most Haunted Houses in America,
A Ghost Hunter’s Guide to the Most Haunted Places
in America, Spookiest Lighthouses, and Spookiest
Places. She lives in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Fall and Rise,
American Style
Eight International Writers Between
Gettysburg and the Gulf
Edited by Natasa Durovicová and Hugh Ferrer
Literary Collections/American Studies
201 pages, 6 x 8
ISBN: 9780982746646
Autumn Hill Books
June
17
An international group of well-established writers
have been brought together by the exchange program Writers in Motion: Fall and Recovery to reflect
on America’s still open wounds from unresolved crises and vast troubling legacies. For ten days the visiting writers, all of whom had written on large-scale
disasters in other contexts, were steeped in ongoing
American problems and wrote on topics stretching
from the Civil War to the BP oil spill, the Civil Rights
movement to Hurricane Katrina. The results have
been gathered together in this collection which will
take readers into those same wounds through the
calm eyes of engaged, concerned guests. Thought
provoking experiences are shared that suggest that
there is a greater strength, an inspiring strength,
in admitting that the U.S must persevere through
social tensions.
Natasa Durovicová is the editor for the international
writing program at the University of Iowa and its online publication 91st Meridian. She is the coeditor of
How to Write an Earthquake, Transnational Perspectives, and World Cinemas. Hugh Ferrer is the associate director for the international writing program,
the senior editor at The Iowa Review, and a teacher
at the Iowa summer writing festival. They live in Iowa
City, Iowa.
Process of Consciousness
and Matter
Ven. Dr. Rewata Dhamma
Intended for all serious students of the Abhidhamma, this book compliments other texts on the
subject and explains the important aspects of consciousness and matter in a detailed manner. As a
whole, the teachings of Abhidamma aid in looking
within and around the self in order to obtain a life
without boundaries or suffering. Digging deeper
into the psychological nature of Abhidhamma, the
text breaks down the various types of thought and
energy. The chapters include: “Consciousness and
Its Factors,” “Process of Consciousness,” “MindDoor Cognitive Process,” “Absorption Javana in the
Mind-Door Process,” and “Process of Matter.”
Buddhism, 208 pages, 6 x 9
ISBN: 9781938754623
Pariyatti Publishing/ Pariyatti Press
June
18
Ven. Dr. Rewata Dhamma was a prominent Theravada Buddhist monk and noted Abhidhamma
scholar from Burma. After pursuing an academic
career in India, he accepted an invitation to head
a Buddhist center in the UK where he gained an
international reputation as a teacher of meditation
and an advocate of peace and reconciliation.
As the Poppies Bloomed
A Novel of Love in a Time of Fear
Maral Boyadjian
Fiction/Romance, 282 pages, 5.25 x 8
ISBN: 9780991124107
Salor Press
January
Beginning 24 months before WWI and the Armenian
genocide is a love story that unravels a piece of
100-year-old history seen through the eyes of the
young, courageous, and unyielding Anno
and Daron. In an era of major human disaster
and violence, this historical novel offers an easy,
accessible understanding of what atrocities mean
to regular people and how love overcomes the
most unimaginable pain. From the colors used to
dye the rugs, to the distances between the villages
where guns were smuggled, to the fragrance of
wild mushrooms snapping and sizzling on an open
fire, each detail makes the reader truly participate
in the life and struggle of the characters. Five years
of research through gathering materials and traveling to the real-life village that is depicted in this novel, amid gunfire and bombings, has been poured
into a love story that will either be savored by the
reader or read in a frenzy to discover the fate of
Anno and Daron.
“Powerful and sensitive, this tragic novel helps
illuminate a historical episode still too little known
or acknowledged.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Boyadjian based parts of the book on the stories
of her own grandparents, survivors of the Armenian
genocide. That comes through, both in the description and in the way the characters react to the
ever-present dangers, and makes As the Poppies
Bloomed a moving work.”
—Foreword Reviews
Maral Boyadijan is the granddaughter of four Armenian genocide survivors who weaves the memories
and experiences of her grandparents into her writing. She lives in Granada Hills, California.
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The Doctor’s Tale
Claire Applewhite
Struggling to comprehend his new and sometimes
cruel reality involving poverty, disease, drug addiction, and racial tension, the young intern, Thomas
Spezia, is not prepared for the rigors of training
and the gritty reality of St. Louis City Hospital. When
his mentor, Dr. Skelton, assigns the case of Lori
Raines, a terminally ill patient, Thomas becomes
overwhelmed by her needs and the demands of
her philandering husband and so he embarks on
a treacherous road to self-discovery that indelibly
transforms his life. Everyone has a dream, but every
dream has a price. Thomas must answer the question that gnaws at him, day and night: Has the price
become too high?
Fiction, 200 pages, 5.5 x 8.5
ISBN: 9781940586243
Smoking Gun Publishing, LLC
May
20
“Like all good characters, Spezia is at once unique
and relatable, worth your time and attention as
he tries to learn the ropes at a St. Louis public
hospital that serves as a backdrop for mayhem
and mystery.”
—Richard H. Weiss, editor, St. Louis Beacon
Claire Applewhite is an adjunct professor at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, a past president of the
Missouri Writers Guild, and a former board member
of the Mystery Writers of America. She is the author
of Candy Cadillac, Crazy for You, St. Louis Hustle,
Tennessee Plates, and The Wrong Side of Memphis.
She lives in St. Louis, Missouri.
Once Upon the Congo
A Chris Zacharius Thriller
Chap Harper
Blending well researched history and exciting fiction, this novel of adventure, danger, and romance
begins with an expedition to the remote diamond
quarry originally located by the great adventurer
Henry Stanley in 1887. The site of the mine is so secluded and dangerous that expeditions are limited
to one in 1966 and another in 2010. The fearless
explorers face angry pygmies wielding poisoned
arrows, unwelcoming wild animals, an unforgiving
river, and rebel insurgents who are determined to
take any uncovered diamonds.
“Some of the story is based on well-researched
historical facts. Don’t plan on putting it down once
you start reading!”
Fiction, 219 pages, 5.5 x 8.5
ISBN: 9781940586205
Smoking Gun Publishing, LLC
May
21
—Nancy Smith Gibson, author, Betrayal on the
Brazos
Chap Harper is a native Arkansan and former vice
president of a large insurance company. He is the
author of Once Upon a Reef. He lives in Hot Springs,
Arkansas.
Gods, Memes and Monsters
A 21st Century Bestiary
Fiction/Horror, 312 pages, 5 x 7.75
6 Line Drawings
ISBN: 9781908983114
Stone Skin Press
August
Featuring more than 60 authors, this stunning volume brings a fresh take on the bestiary, the dictionary of mythological creatures, by imagining
how beasts such as gorgons, minotaurs, and manitchores would cope in the modern age. Offering
informational entries and short stories, the collection
ranges from the horrific to the humorous, reacquaints readers to classic beasts, and introduces
the newly discovered, thriving creatures of the
cyber age like the meme mosquitoes, trashsquatches, and urbantelopes. From the casino where the
griffin has taken up residence, to the gorgon’s new
occupation and love interest, to the now happy
sphinx who has moved to Manhattan, this bestiary is
a unique and contemporary twist on the creatures
that have captivated the human imagination since
ancient times.
• Authors include: James Ashton, Peter M. Ball,
David Barnes, Steve Berman, Peter Birch (Aishling
Morgan), Jonathan Blum, Dennis E. Bolen, Rupert
Booth, Andrew J. Borkowski, Emily Care Boss,
Charlene Challenger, Jean-François Chénier,
Peter Chiykowski, Richard Dansky Marie Davis,
Margaret Hultz, Arinn Dembo, Dennis Detwiller,
Malcolm Devlin, Peter Dubé, Julia Bond Ellingboe, Ann Ewan, Chad Fifer, J.M. Frey, Ed Greenwood, Dave Gross, Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan,
Kate Harrad, Kenneth Hite, Jonathan L. Howard,
Sandra Kasturi, Nancy Kilpatrick, Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer, Chris Lackey, Robin D. Laws, Carrianne
Leung, Laura Lush, Nick Mamatas, Helen Marshall, Isabel Matwawana, Silvia Moreno-Garcia,
Patrick O’Duffy, Lilly O’Gorman, Helen Cusack
O’Keeffe, Jerry Schaefer, Ekaterina Sedia, Greg
Stafford, Greg Stolze, Kate Story, Molly Tanzer,
John Scott Tynes, Jacqueline Valencia, Monica
Valentinelli, Myna Wallin, James Wallis, Kyla Lee
Ward, Jim Webster, Heather J. Wood, Bill Zaget,
and Kurt Zubatiuk
Heather J. Wood was born and raised in Montreal
where fish monsters once lived in her bed. She is the
author of Fortune Cookie and Roll With It and her
short fiction has appeared in anthologies such as In
the Dark, I.V. Lounge Nights, and The Lion and the
Aardvark. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.
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Wallflower
A Novel
Holly-Jane Rahlens
Two weeks after the fall of the Berlin Wall, 16-yearold New Yorker Molly Lenzfeld, the daughter of a
German-Jewish mother who fled the Nazis in 1938, is
off to her mother’s birth house in East Berlin. On the
subway trip, wallflower Molly meets 19-year-old East
German wildflower Mick Maier. It’s love at first sight
and a journey into an unknown land, into the labyrinth of Berlin’s underground world, a fertile terrain
where they discover each other, the absurdities of
the divided city, and the wonder of love.
Childrens: Fiction/Childrens: History
146 pages, 5.5 x 8.5
Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up
ISBN: 9781935902706
October
23
Holly-Jane Rahlens is the creator of a highly praised
one-woman show and has worked in radio, television, and film. Her first novel for teens, Prince William,
Maximilian Minsky and Me, was awarded The German Children’s Literature Award for the best young
adult novel published in Germany. She lives in Berlin.
Melt
Selene Castrovilla
“A fresh, emotionally complex bildungsroman of
young American love that looks long and hard
at violence, and at what can overcome it.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Poignant, moving, and riveting, the narrative
switches seamlessly between both of their perspectives, capturing the angst of adolescence and
young adulthood, while handling a heavy thematic
element with incredible verisimilitude.”
—IndieReader
Childrens: Fiction/Romance, 278 pages
6 x 9, Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up
Cloth, $19.95 (Can $23.95)
ISBN: 9780991626113
Also available in Trade Paper
$11.99 (Can $13.99)
ISBN: 9780991626106
Last Syllable Books November
Set against the backdrop of The Wizard of Oz, this
tale is both a chilling story of abuse and a timeless
romance. Sixteen-year-old good girl Dorothy just
blew into the small town of Highland Park—where
the social headquarters is Munchkinland (Dunkin’
Donuts). There, she meets Joey—a bad boy who
tells no one about the catastrophic domestic violence he witnesses at home. Can these two lovers
survive peer pressure, Joey’s reputation, and his alcoholism? And then there’s his family secret which is
about to be unleashed. Joey’s words are scattered
on the page—reflecting his broken state. Dorothy is
the voice of reason—until something so shattering
happens that she, too, may lose her grip. Can their
love endure, or will it melt away? Drawing from true
events, this brutal love story will hit like a punch in
the face and is sure to reach into the soul of every
reader.
Selene Castrovilla is a mother and a cat lover. She is
the author of By the Sword, The Girl Next Door, Revolutionary Friends, Saved by the Music, and Upon
Secrecy. She lives in Island Park, New York.
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The Undertakers
Last Siege of Haven
Ty Drago
While away on an undercover mission, undertaker
Will Ritter has made an unthinkable alliance—with a
Corpse! The zombie prince, Robert Dillin, is an alien
invader who animates and possesses the bodies of
the dead, but unlike the rest of his kind, Dillin isn’t
evil. In fact, he wants to help. Ritter is willing to take
all the help he can get because the Queen of the
Dead has learned the location of Haven, the undertakers’ secret headquarters, and she is planning
a massive and deadly assault. With the last day
of the Corpse War finally upon them, Will and his
friends find themselves in a desperate race to close
the Rift between worlds and forever kill the Corpses.
But can they do it before Haven is overrun?
Horror/Childrens: Fiction, 250 pages, 5 x 8
Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up
ISBN: 9781942664000
Month9Books, LLC
May
“Drago writes with an age appropriate tone, but
one that is not condescending to older readers –
the story is still, after all, a robust exploration of the
genesis of a zombie invasion of our world.”
—Daimion, blogger, The Word Zombie
“Brilliantly written by Ty Drago, with great characters, an edgy story and many grim twists, this is a
highly recommendable novel and one of the best
I’ve read in a long time.” —Ed, blogger, Necropunk
Ty Drago is a writer whose short fiction has appeared in numerous publications and whose
articles have appeared in Writers Digest. He is the
author of Phobos, The Undertakers: Queen of the
Dead, The Undertakers: Rise of the Corpses, and The
Undertakers: Secret of the Corpse Eater. He lives in
Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Undertakers
9781939765116
25
A Matter of Time
Lisa M. Basso
Rayna and Kade went to Hell to save one another—but both failed. Now, centuries of Kade’s demons are unearthed when he is brainwashed and
used as a Fallen pawn. In the freezing pits of Hell,
Ray is beaten, tortured, and pushed to her breaking
point. If Ray is to ever leave, she must take a stand
and fire back at her attackers even though she is
only now beginning to understand the true strength
of her wings.
Childrens: Fiction/Fantasy, 296 pages
5.5 x 8.5, Ages 12 & Up, Grades 7 & Up
ISBN: 9781942664499
Month9Books, LLC
August
26
Lisa M. Basso is a lover of books, video games, animals, and baking (not baking with animals though).
As a child she would crawl into worlds of her own
creation and get lost for hours. Her love for YA
fiction started with a simple school reading assignment: S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders. She is the author
A Shimmer of Angels and A Slither of Hope. She lives
in San Francisco.
Strange Country Day
Charles Curtis
Football suddenly becomes more than just a game
for Alexander Graham Ptuiac, the son of an inventor, when he suddenly manifests mysterious superhuman powers during school tryouts. Alex makes
the team, but not before some ill-intended adults
take notice, putting his life in danger. He struggles
to suppress and control his strange new abilities,
worried about exposing his secret and being kicked
off the football team, until he befriends Dex, a
diminutive classmate who can somehow jump as
high as ten feet in the air. Alex quickly realizes that
he isn’t the only one at school with a secret. As
the school year unfolds, Alex learns more about his
abilities while he also deals with bullies, holds hands
with his first crush, and discovers the shocking truth
about himself and his parents.
Childrens: Fiction/Fantasy, 300 pages, 5 x 8
Ages 9–12, Grades 4–7
ISBN: 9781942664352
Month9Books, LLC
August
27
Charles Curtis is a sports buzz reporter for NJ.com
who has made radio appearances on 92.9 The
Ticket in Bangor, Maine, WLIE 540 AM in Long Island,
and on morning shows across Canada via the CBC.
He has written for publications including Bleacher
Report, Entertainment Weekly, ESPN The Magazine,
and TV Guide. He lives in New York City.
Kobee Manatee:
A Wild Weather Adventure
Robert Scott Thayer
Illustrations by Lauren Gallegos
Winner, Silver Medal in the Children’s Adventure
Category, 2015 Readers’ Favorite International
Book Awards
Childrens: Picture Books/Childrens:
Education Resource, 32 pages, 11.75 x 8.5
Ages 5–7, Grades K–2
Cloth, $16.99 (Can $19.99)
ISBN: 9780988326941
Thompson Mill Press
September
Loaded with surprises and exciting facts about
weather, this thrilling tale follows Kobee Manatee
as he travels across the mighty Atlantic Ocean into
the strong Gulf Stream current . . . during hurricane
season! His daring adventure begins when Kobee
decides that he wants to surprise his sister Kim, who
lives in the Bahamas, on her birthday. Will Kobee
and his friends, Tess and Pablo, be able to travel
safely from their home in Key West, Florida, through
all of the wild tropical weather coming their way?
Each page includes in-depth, scientific details titled
“Kobee’s Fun Facts,” which expand on the weather
events that the characters encounter along
the way.
“A rare children’s book that gives kids a colorful
learning adventure and some weather fun facts
parents will enjoy too.”
—Rob Marciano, senior meteorologist, ABC News
“An appealing picture book distinguished by its
colorful images, creatively distilled meteorological
facts, and simple but dynamic storytelling.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Robert Scott Thayer is an award-winning recording
artist in the pop, jazz, and children’s genres and a
member of the Save the Manatee Club in Maitland,
Florida. He is the author of Kobee Manatee: Heading Home to Florida. He lives in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Lauren Gallegos is a children’s book illustrator
who enjoys hiking and the beauty of nature. She is
the illustrator of Vulture Verses: Love Poems for the
Unloved. She lives in Brea, California.
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Kobee Manatee:
Heading Home to Florida
Robert Scott Thayer
Illustrations by Lauren Gallegos
Winner of the 2015 International Book Award
in the Children’s Educational category
Packed with exciting illustrations and interesting
facts, this adventure story will enchant as it creates
awareness for the endangered Florida manatee.
In late September, Kobee Manatee is on a twelve
hundred-mile mission to get back home to Florida
from Cape Cod, Massachusetts before the impending cold threatens his life. On his journey, he meets
two new friends: Tess the seahorse, who loves to
learn, and Pablo the hermit crab, who is in search
for a new shell. Will Kobee and his friends make it
to Florida in time?
Childrens: Picture Books/Education, 32 pages, 11.5 x 8.75
Ages 5–7, Grades K–2
Cloth, $16.99 (Can $19.99)
ISBN: 9780988326927
Also available in Trade Paper
11 x 8.5, $7.99 (Can $9.99)
ISBN: 9780988326989
Thompson Mill Press November
29
“A swimmingly fun, educational trip sure to be
enjoyed by young friends of the manatee.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“This luxuriously illustrated, infectiously charming story makes us want to save the manatee and have a
plush version to hug.”
—Foreword Clarion Reviews
Robert Scott Thayer is an award-winning recording
artist in the pop, jazz, and children’s genres and a
member of the Save the Manatee Club in Maitland,
Florida. He is the author of Kobee Manatee: A Wild
Weather Adventure. He lives in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Lauren Gallegos is a children’s book illustrator
who enjoys hiking and the beauty of nature. She is
the illustrator of Vulture Verses: Love Poems for the
Unloved. She lives in Brea, California.
C++ for Kids
A fun and visual introduction to the
fundamental programing language
Blaise Vanden-Heuvel and
John C. Vanden-Heuvel Sr.
Illustrations by Tom Holmes
This educational and visual introduction to C++ is
a great way to jump start young computer enthusiasts. Simulating the act of programming with easyto-follow illustrations, this instructional guide makes
learning C++ simple and fast for the young, eager
beginner. A glossary of terms for quick reference
and understanding is included. Whimsical and
modern, this book is certain to inspire the new
and aspiring programmer.
Childrens: Education Resource/Computer:
Programming & Software Engineering
28 pages, 8.25 x 9.25
Ages 7–9, Grades 2–4
ISBN: 9780988472624
Code Babies
April
Blaise Vanden-Heuvel is the regional IT manager
for a workforce development company. He lives in
New York City. John C. Vanden-Heuvel Sr. is a web
designer with more than 20 years of experience in
publication design and the founder of Code Babies
Media. He is the author of ABCs of the Web, CSS for
Babies, HTML for Babies, and Web Design for Babies 2.0. He lives in New York City. Tom Holmes is a
freelance graphic designer and digital illustrator. He
lives in Scotland.
Web Design for
Babies 2.0
9780988472600
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