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Jeanne Cooper, author of Not Young, Still Restless: A Memoir
Not Young, Still Restless: A Memoir by Jeanne Cooper (!T Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers; July 2012), Emmy and Lifetime Achievement award-winning star Jeanne Cooper has been working in show business for the past seven decades. She became beloved by soap opera fans for her long-running role as the wealthy, tough-as-nails Katherine Chancellor on CBS’ “The Young and the Restless.” She is the only actor who has been with the show since its premiere. Not Young, Still Restless is the story of Jeanne’s compelling, inspiring life; before, during and away from the CBS soundstage. In her memoir, she talks about her journey from small-town Taft, CA to the heart of Los Angeles movie industry, her career as an actress, her battle with alcoholism, her failed marriage, her two sons, and both her and her daughter’s fight against cancer. With her signature fearlessness, honesty and humor, Jeanne chronicles her life as an actress, wife, mother, and woman.
The Premarital Planner by Vikki S. Ziegler, Esq.
One of America’s preeminent experts on matrimonial law, Vikki S. Ziegler, Esq. has created a groundbreaking guide and workbook entitled, The Premarital Planner: Your Complete Legal Guide to a Perfect Marriage (Charlesbridge Publishing/Imagine!; May 2012; $19.95 Hardcover; ISBN-13: 978-1-936140-68-8). Ziegler presents an arsenal of information to help couples talk about money, housework, and the unsexy stuff of life; make a full, informed commitment to marriage; and then stay happily married. Drawing on her experience as a practicing divorce attorney and a product of divorce, Ziegler firmly directs couples’ attention to vital, if sometimes tough and touchy, topics that every couple has to deal with at some point in their marriage, if not every day.
Deep Cover Nail System
Get ready to show off your fingers and toes once again—thanks to the “Deep Cover Nail System™,” the world’s first high-fashioned nail polish that prevents, treats and heals unsightly finger and toe nail fungus, and invented by Dr. Alphonse Tribuiani, DPM, FACFAS, and his colleague, Dr. Husni A. Charara, DPM, FACFAS. Deep Cover nail products are 100 percent natural—made without DBP, formaldehyde or toluene—the harmful chemicals still found in many other nail polishes. Additionally, Deep Cover’s products are made in the USA and not tested on animals. Deep Cover’s special ingredient is “Homeopathic Medessence™,” which contains seven powerful anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and nail-strengthening ingredients inspired by the looks of the runway. With more than 20 beautiful, trendsetting colors, such as Sassafrass, Troublemaker and Grapes of Wrath, plus more, treating your fungal nail issues is as easy as a few brush strokes! Deep Cover is “the polish with a purpose!™” and is an extremely easy system for anyone to apply—in three simple steps!
Dinosaur Pet by Neil Sedaka and Marc Sedaka
Music Icon and Author, Neil Sedaka, and his son, screenwriter and author, Marc Sedaka, team up for the first time to create, Dinosaur Pet (Charlesbridge Publishing/Imagine!; ISBN 978-1-936140-36-7; $17.95; May 2, 2012), performed by Neil Sedaka, with children’s lyrics by Marc Sedaka, and illustrations by Tim Bowers. The book is inspired by Neil's legendary hit song “Calendar Girl,” which was first released in 1961, reaching # 4 on Billboard’s Top 100. The new rendition, “Dinosaur Pet,” is part of an original CD embedded in book's cover. Marc's three children (yes, Neil’s grandkids!), provide the backup vocals on the CD, which also features two brand new children's songs, “She Moved Away” and “The Tooth Fairy,” both written and recorded by Neil especially for this book.
School of Visual Arts 23rd Annual Dusty Film and Animation Festival and Awards
Reeves Lehmann, chair of the BFA Film, Video and Animation Department at the School of Visual Arts (SVA), announces the 23rd Annual Dusty Film and Animation Festival, or “23 on 23,” will be held in New York City on Sunday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 9, 2012. The four-day event will showcase more than 100 films and animations from students graduating this spring, as well as celebrate 23rd Street as a home for the college and the theater. Annie Flocco, SVA faculty member and independent filmmaker, will produce the event; Meredith Engstrom will co-produce. This year's headlining sponsors are: AbelCine; Act Zero Films; Adorama Rental Company; AJA Video Systems; Animation Magazine; Avid Technology, Inc.; Blue Sky Studios; Bryan Singer; CAVA—SVA Computer Store; Eastman Kodak Company; Emmett/Furla Films; Feature Systems/Kits and Expendables; Foto Care; Future Media Concepts; Gotham Sound & Communications, Inc.; Machinima, Inc.; National Board of Review; New York Women in Film & Television; Nice Shoes; Rota6; Scheimpflug; and SCS Agency, Inc. 100 percent of the sponsors’ donations will benefit thesis students in the form of grants and in-kind gifts.
In Her Power by Helene Lerner
A widely respected activist for women’s empowerment, Helene Lerner believes that many women suffer from lack of self-knowledge and fear of self-expression. For years, she suffered, too, and gradually went from a woman without confidence to a successful Fortune 500 business consultant, CEO of WomenWorking.com, independent public television host and two-time Emmy Award-winning executive producer. As Lerner shares in her new book, In Her Power: Reclaiming Your Authentic Self (Atria Books / Beyond Words; February 2012; ISBN: 978-1-58270-270-4; $14.00 Paperback), every woman has the ability to be successful, fulfilled, and respected for what she truly feels, believes, and wants—and who she is truly is.
Eating Free by Manuel Villacorta
Manuel Villacorta, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D., has written a brand new book, entitled Eating Free: The Carb-Friendly Way to Lose Inches, Embrace Your Hunger, and Keep the Weight Off for Good (HCI Publishers; May 2012; ISBN: 9780757316357; $15.95), a weight loss program that doesn’t just consist of food intake and exercise, but also incorporates stress-management, relaxation and sleep. Eating Free is a refreshing change from diets that leave many Americans depressed, exhausted, and malnourished while stalling their motivation and metabolism. The Eating Free formula (45% carbohydrate, 30% protein, and 25% fat) conquers cravings by keeping ghrelin levels in check and green-lights a wide variety of delicious “forbidden” foods (pasta, potato, rice, and chocolate) so you don't feel deprived. With Eating Free, you can lose the guilt, the misconceptions, and the weight—for good!
The Wrecking Crew by Kent Hartman
LA Times Bestseller! The Wrecking Crew by Kent Hartman Did you know that hundreds of famous songs in the 60s and 70s weren’t recorded by the bands who made them famous? For the first time, music insider, historian and debut author, Kent Hartman, tells the definitive story of the unknown group of sidemen who secretly played all the instruments on hit after hit in the new book, The Wrecking Crew: The Inside Story of Rock and Roll’s Best-Kept Secret (Thomas Dunne Books, an imprint of St. Martins Press; February 14, 2012; ISBN: 978-0-312-61974-9; $25.99 Hardcover). Everyone from the Byrds to the Beach Boys, from Phil Spector and Simon & Garfunkel to the Fifth Dimension and even Frank Sinatra, hired this stealth-like group of West Coast studio musicians—sometimes over the heated objections of actual band members who were forced to make way for Wrecking Crew musicians in the studio. Hartman follows the recording careers of such session musicians as drummer Hal Blaine and trailblazing bassist Carol Kaye, as well as those of several Wrecking Crew players who eventually went on to fame in their own right, including Glen Campbell, Leon Russell, and Jim Gordon (who co-wrote “Layla” with Eric Clapton). Part Hit Men and part Laurel Canyon, this hidden history of rock and roll chronicles the uncredited studio musicians who provided the soundtrack for a generation.
Task Force Patriot by Lieutenant Colonel Pat Proctor
December 31, 2011 marks the end of the Iraq War, when the US will enact a near total troop withdrawal from Iraq. Now several questions must be answered: Was this war worth the huge amount of dollars spent and lives lost? Or has it all been in vain? Should the US continue to maintain a troop presence in Iraq? Or should we leave the Iraqis to settle their disputes for themselves? Lieutenant Colonel Pat Proctor, an active-duty military officer with two tours in Iraq, brings in his insider perspective as operations officer of Task Force Patriot—the last battalion to occupy Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit during combat operations—to uncover the often hidden truths of the Iraq war. In his new book, Task Force Patriot and the End of Combat Operations in Iraq (Government Institutes, December 2011, 978-1-60590-777-2, $29.95, Hardcover), Proctor tells the story of an artillery-turned-infantry battalion that arrived in Iraq in late summer 2009, and found itself in a unique position to turn the tide of the Iraq war.
When You Wish upon a Star by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington, illustrated by Eric Puybaret, and performed by Judy Collins
Grammy Award-winning artist, and New York Times best-selling author Judy Collins teams up again with acclaimed artist Eric Puybaret to bring another classic song to life. When You Wish upon a Star is published by Peter Yarrow Books, an imprint of Imagine!/Charlesbridge; (October 18, 2011; ISBN # 978-1-936140-35-0; $17.95; Hardcover with Jacket & CD); by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington, illustrated by Eric Puybaret, and performed by Judy Collins. Promising that “anything your heart desires will come to you,” it appeals to the believer and child in all of us; the words weave a vision of a world rich in love and happiness—a world open to everyone, “no matter who you are.” And no singer can capture the haunting beauty of this classic like Judy Collins, with her clear, pure, and emotionally resonant voice. The CD that is embedded in the cover, includes the title track, plus two original songs. “When You Wish upon a Star,” was ranked #7 by the American Film Institute as one of the greatest movie songs of all time on their “AFI 100 Years…100 Songs” list, and we know that fans of the song will absolutely admire and adore Collins' version.
An Elf’s Story™
Inspired by, and co-created and produced by the makers of The Elf on the Shelf®, An Elf’s Story™ (Big Canoe Entertainment; Distributed by Creatively Classic Activities and Books/CCA and B, on-sale November 26, 2011; 23 Minutes; DVD $9.95 Blu-Ray $14.95) will be releasing as an animated feature in 2-D and 3-D the 2011 Holiday Season. The film includes several never-before-seen animated techniques, created by Trick 3D in Atlanta. Mouth Public Relations will be overseeing the celebrity-driven “Candy Cane Red Carpet” Animated Feature Premiere/Fundraiser in Atlanta on Sunday, November 20th, and spearheading the PR effort for the consumer release on Saturday November 26th. “An Elf’s Story” will also debut on CBS-TV on Friday, November 25th.
The Elf on the Shelf
#1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller! #2 USA Today Bestseller! Selling over 1.5 million copies since 2005, Winter 2011 marks the first official national media campaign and 16-city American tour for The Elf on the Shelf (Creatively Classic Activities and Books/CCA and B) by mother/daughter team, Carol V. Aebersold and Chanda A. Bell, and illustrated by Coë Steinwart. This enchanting “book plus” package is perfect for children of all ages, thanks to the everlasting tradition that goes hand-in-hand with Elf on the Shelf®. Carol Aebersold will be travelling to numerous markets around the country to meet the fans and tell the story of her family tradition. The Elf on the Shelf comes in a keepsake box with the four-color, watercolor illustrated book and a small, pixie scout elf tucked inside. The heartwarming tale is about scout elves, sent by Santa with a mission to keep watch over the families they live with during the holiday season. However, these elves only receive their Christmas magic when they are named—by registering their elf’s name at www.ElfonTheShelf.com in the North Pole.
DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC)
Together with CEO Advisors, (headed by Jan Strode), Mouth Public Relations has been hired to represent the DDC (DNA Diagnostics Center), and their new paternity test, which launches on Tuesday, August 16, 2011. The test will only require a simple blood draw from the mother and alleged father, and is 100 percent safe and 99.9 percent accurate. As the largest provider of private DNA paternity and other DNA tests in the U.S. and worldwide for more than 16 years, DDC offers comprehensive DNA testing services for paternity and other family relationships, forensics, and ancestry. DDC receives more than 800,000 consumer calls each year, and has performed over one million DNA tests since the company was established.
Dr. Michael Baird, one of the country’s foremost experts in DNA analysis and Chief Science Officer of DDC, will be the media spokesperson for the announcement. Dr. Baird is considered the country’s foremost expert in DNA and paternity testing, and was the first person to testify in a criminal DNA case in the US. Since 1987, he has been involved in more than 300 court cases involving DNA and paternity. He is currently the Chair of the Relationship Testing Committee of the AABB responsible for developing standards for paternity testing. Dr. Baird has authored or coauthored over 50 peer reviewed scientific articles involving DNA identification analysis. He was an on-air consultant for NBC-TV during the OJ Simpson trial and the DNA expert in the highly publicized paternity case of Dannielynn, the daughter of Anna Nicole Smith.
Spork Foods, Inc.
Mouth Public Relations is the agency of record for Spork Foods, the West Hollywood-based gourmet vegan-food company owned and operated by sisters Jenny Engel and Heather Goldberg. Spork Foods offers live cooking classes, online cooking classes, one-on-one in-home healthy pantry makeovers, and recipe development/trainings for chefs, food companies, and colleges.
Jenny Engel and Heather Goldberg, authors of Spork-Fed
Sisters Jenny Engel and Heather Goldberg, founders of Spork Foods—the mega popular online cooking website and sold-out cooking classes based in Los Angeles—debut their first cookbook, Spork-Fed (St. Lynn’s Press; October 2011; ISBN: 978-0983272618; $19.95), a cookbook for vegans and non-vegans alike. Based on the Spork philosophy that veganism is about all of the wonderful things you can have, instead of what you can’t, Spork-Fed features over 80 original recipes, gorgeous full-color photographs, and healthful tips sure to make any mouth water. Spork-Fed embodies Jenny and Heather’s fun and flavorful approach to cooking while introducing new and original recipes, as well as tips from Jenny and Heather on how to embrace a healthy and fulfilled lifestyle through veganism.
Authors Jenny Engel trained at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Culinary Arts in New York City, and attended UC Santa Cruz, where she earned a BA in Environmental Studies. Heather Goldberg embraced veganism while living in San Francisco 11 years ago, and she has a decade of experience in the environmental non-profit world, which she now applies to operating Spork Foods and Sporkonline.com.
Dr. Lise N. Alschuler and Karolyn A. Gazella, authors of Five to Thrive: Your Cutting-Edge Cancer Prevention Plan
Five to Thrive: Your Cutting-Edge Cancer Prevention Plan (Active Interest Media; October 2011; ISBN: 978-935297-40-6, $15.95) is written by an internationally recognized board certified naturopathic oncologist, Dr. Lise N. Alschuler, and a highly accomplished health writer, Karolyn A. Gazella. Five to Thrive is one of the first books of its kind to explain how we can use the power of epigenetics, the study of how genes are influenced, to dramatically reduce cancer risk and improve health. The Five to Thrive™ plan is not only scientifically based; it is practical, easy-to-follow, and effective!
The authors are Lise N. Alschuler, ND, FABNO, a naturopathic physician and Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology with highly regarded expertise as a speaker, author, and practitioner of integrative medicine, and Karolyn A. Gazella, a veteran health writer and publisher of the Natural Medicine Journal who has devoted the past 19 years to writing and publishing about natural health for both consumers and healthcare professionals. Dr. Alschuler is a three-year breast cancer “thriver” and Gazella is a 16-year ovarian cancer “thriver.”
David Margolick, author of Elizabeth and Hazel: Two Women of Little Rock
The names Elizabeth Eckford and Hazel Bryan Massery may not be well known, but the image of them from September 1957 surely is: a black high school girl, dressed in white, walking stoically in front of Little Rock Central High School, and a white girl standing directly behind her, face twisted in hate, screaming racial epithets. This famous photograph captures the full anguish of desegregation, in Little Rock and throughout the South, and became, in and of itself, an epic moment in the civil rights movement. In Elizabeth and Hazel: Two Women of Little Rock (Yale University Press; publication date October 4, 2011; $26 hardcover), acclaimed author and journalist David Margolick relates the remarkable story—told here in full for the first time—of two separate lives unexpectedly braided together for more than half a century by a single image. And at the same time he portrays these two exemplary individuals, Margolick reveals how an entire era was and is illuminated by an exposure lasting a sixtieth of a second.
Robert Gleason, author of End of Days
Born from the fear of nuclear annihilation and painstakingly researched for over twenty years, author, editor and nuclear terrorism expert, Robert Gleason pens an epic thriller unlike any other, entitled End of Days (Forge Books; October 2011; ISBN: 978-0-7653-299-9; $24.99). Featured in the recent History Channel special, “Prophets of Doom,” Gleason states in the book an all-too-plausible case of nuclear proliferation turned into an all-too-foreseeable nightmare. A wealthy and relentless terrorist organization gets their hands on black market nuclear weapons, and will do anything to wipe the earth back to the Stone Age.
Robert Gleason was born in Michigan City, Indiana. He has an AB in English literature from Indiana University, a master’s degree in English from the University of Wisconsin and Le Premier Degré à la Sorbonne. He has written more than a dozen novels, and the History Channel recently featured him in their two-hour special, “Prophets of Doom.” His previous book is Apocalypse 2010.
Richard A. Moran, author of Sins and CEOs: Lessons from Leaders and Losers, Prescriptions for All
In his new book, Sins and CEOs: Lessons from Leaders and Losers, Prescriptions for All (Heliotrope Books; September 1, 2011; ISBN: 978-0-9832940-2-3; $17.95), Richard A. Moran points out the peccadilloes that pervade the workplace and wreak havoc. Through the telling of true stories (but keeping company and CEO names private to protect individuals, share prices, and his future employment), he addresses nine common offenses, including sins of omission, which are easier to hide and justify, as well as the most egregious intentional sins. While indicting business leaders, Moran makes clear that we are all CEOs—that is, everyone is in charge of something, whether it’s a department, project team, volunteer committee, or family unit—and we are all guilty.
Richard A. Moran is a nationally renowned authority on corporate leadership and the contemporary workplace. He is best known for his series of humorous business books beginning with the bestselling Never Confuse a Memo with Reality And Other Business Lessons Too Simple Not to Know and is credited with starting the genre of “Business Bullet Books.” Other previous books include Never Confuse A Memo with Reality: And Other Business Lessons Too Simple Not to Know (1993); Beware Those Who Ask For Feedback: And Other Organizational Constants (1994); Cancel the Meeting, Keep the Doughnuts: And Other New Morsels of Business Wisdom (1995); Fear No Yellow Stickies: More Business Wisdom Too Simple Not to Know (1998); and Nuts, Bolts and Jolts -Fundamental Business and Life Lessons You Must Know (2006).
Michael Calce, author of Mafiaboy
In Mafiaboy: A Portrait of the Hacker as a Young Man (Lyons Press; August 13, 2011; ISBN: 978-0-7627-7055-7; $22.95; Hardcover), by Michael Calce with Craig Silverman, Michael Calce reveals, for the first time, how his prodigious talent for unraveling and manipulating computer technology evolved into a teenage obsession. Shuttled between the homes of his divorced parents in suburban Montreal and regarded by his teachers as a poor and problem student, Calce found a sense of belonging and power through joining a gang of hackers. He launched his virtual “Rivolta” (Italian for riot) to establish dominance for himself and his dynamite hacking crew, TNT/PHORCE. Calce had no idea that his hubris-fueled project would cost his targets millions of dollars in lost traffic. Or that it would spur President Clinton to hold a cybersecurity summit and enlist the FBI, in partnership with Canadian authorities, in a manhunt for the culprit.
Grammy Award Winner Carly Simon presents Take Me out to the Ball Game
In 1908, vaudeville entertainer Jack Norworth conjured up a song about America’s favorite pastime. He never imagined it would become baseball’s unofficial anthem, a fixture of the seventh-inning strength, and still be rousing crowds to root, root, root for their home team in the 21st century. He never imagined it would be recorded by anyone famous, let alone Frank Sinatra, Liberace, Harpo Marx, L.L. Cool J…and Carly Simon, who now has teamed up to create an inspirational and delightful children’s picture book and CD, TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME (Peter Yarrow Books, an imprint of Imagine Publishing!/Charlesbridge; On Sale: April 12, 2011; ISBN: 978-1-936140-26-8; $17.95; Hardcover with Jacket & CD), with lyrics by Jack Norworth, illustrated by Amiko Hirao, and performed by Carly Simon.
CARLY SIMON is an internationally renowned singer and songwriter. She has won two Grammy Awards, as well as a Hall of Fame Grammy, an Oscar®, and a Golden Globe for “Let the River Run,” which she wrote, composed, and performed for the film Working Girl. In 1994, she was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Jim Leyritz, author of Catching Heat: The Jim Leyritz Story
Former New York Yankees catcher Jim “The King” Leyritz takes readers inside the batter’s box at one of the most famous World Series of all time, and then down the rabbit hole of horrors, as he shares his tumultuous life after the ticker tape, and how he found his way to redemption. Leyritz’s life story—from national sports hero to the defendant of a vehicular manslaughter charge and his road to redemption—is revealed for the first time in his debut memoir Catching Heat: The Jim Leyritz Story (HCI Books; June 7, 2011; ISBN: 978-0-7573-1566-4; $24.95; Hardcover).
School of Visual Arts 22nd Annual Dusty Film and Animation Festival and Awards
The 22nd Annual Dusty Film and Animation Festival kicks off Friday, May 6 and continues through Tuesday, May 10 highlighting over 100 films by students graduating from the BFA Film, Video and Animation Department at the School of Visual Arts (SVA). The program includes screenings of short films, videos and animations, and culminates in an awards ceremony with notables from the film and animation industries. This year’s Screenwriters Night is in collaboration with Susan Batson Studio featuring SVA graduating screenwriters’ selected scenes performed live by professional actors. All festival screenings, the Awards Ceremony and Screenwriters Night will take place at the SVA Theatre (333 West 23rd Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). Many events are FREE and open to the general public.
Foundry Literary + Media Agency
Foundry is a full-service literary and media development agency dedicated to providing the most positive and profitable publishing experience for its clients, from the American book market to foreign publishing, film, TV, merchandise, online media and beyond. Rooted in the tradition of representing writers and other talent in the book trade, the Foundry team is relentless in finding new and diverse ways for their clients to reach wider audiences.
Mouth Public Relations was asked to represent the Foundry Literary + Media Agency on a crisis management issue for co-owner, Peter McGuigan. The media widely reported that Charlie Sheen didn’t have a contract with the Foundry—to represent Charlie Sheen’s book deal. Mouth was hired to work with their legal team to craft a statement, which was distributed to over 250 TV, radio, and print outlets who subscribe to PR NEWSWIRE.
Bruce “Cousin Brucie” Morrow, author of Rock & Roll…and the Beat Goes on
Rock’s staying power isn’t a shock to one of the world’s first and greatest rock jocks, “Cousin Brucie” Morrow. As the maestro with the mike at WABC-AM back in the days of vinyl, turntables and cart machines, Cousin Brucie was at the center of the earthquake when rock started to roll during the 1950s and remained there throughout the wild 60s and into the funky 70s. Now, as a legendary radio personality, with a national and international audience on Sirius/XM Radio, he’s having a blast introducing classic rock to a new generation. He shares his reflections on the explosive, magical music and social upheaval that became the soundtrack of dramatic change in ROCK & ROLL…and the Beat Goes on (Imagine Publishing!/Charlesbridge; March 2011; $17.95; Trade Paperback; ISBN: 978-1-936140-28-2).
Eliot Glazer, creator of My Parents Were Awesome: Before Fanny Packs & Minivans, They Were People Too
In a digital age where we can retake digital photos until they’re “perfect” and online culture embraces “epic fail,” the wildly popular website MY PARENTS WERE AWESOME bucks the trend by lauding the everyday heroes—parents—with vintage photos. Launched in 2009 by writer, comedian, and editor Eliot Glazer, the online collection of old photos of parents before parenthood proves that parents were once young, fun, and effortlessly cool. The site became an instant hit, with features on NPR’s All Things Considered, Fox News, ABC News, and more. And now Glazer combines the spontaneity and nuance of old photographs with stories by sons and daughters in a heartwarming collection of essays: MY PARENTS WERE AWESOME: Before Fanny Packs & Minivans, They Were People Too (Villard Books; April 2011; ISBN: 978-0-345-52392-1; Trade Paperback; $15.00).
Lisa Bloom, author of Think: Straight Talk for Women to Stay Smart in a Dumbed-Down World
Award winning journalist, television legal analyst, trial attorney and daughter of renowned women’s rights attorney Gloria Allred, Lisa Bloom, publishes her first book book, Think: Straight Talk for Women to Stay Smart in a Dumbed-Down World (Vanguard Press; June 1, 2011; ISBN: 978-1-59315-659-6; $25.99; Hardcover), which boldly argues that the women of today represent a stark paradox. In Think, Lisa showcases that while girls and women shine in many areas (such as outperforming boys at every level of education, preschool through grad school); they have concurrently lost focus and even regressed in some frightening ways. At a time when 23% of women would rather lose their ability to read than their figures, Lisa fears that women are in danger of spiraling into a nation of dumbed-down, tabloid media-obsessed, reality TV addicts. For example, the majority of us can’t name a single branch of government, but nearly everyone can name at least one Kardashian. In this entertaining, eye-opening and thoroughly-researched new book, Lisa outlines the ways that we as a society, and particularly women, have allowed our brains to atrophy and, very specifically, outlines the damage our ignorance is causing to our personal lives, our nation, and our world.
Operation Respect a 501(c)(3) founded by Peter Yarrow
Operation Respect is a non-profit organization working to transform the climate of schools, summer-camps and other such organizations into ones that provide children and youth a compassionate, safe and respectful environment; one that encourages their growth into productive, caring, contributing adult members of society. Founded by Peter Yarrow of the folk group Peter, Paul & Mary, the organization provides advocacy and inspiration for leaders, administrators and practitioners in various arenas of policy and practice, helping to advance the healthy, positive, development of children and youth.
Ramy Gafni, creator of RAMY Cosmetics & RAMY Spa
Ramy’s philosophy is simple: “Minimum makeup, Maximum impact!” Meaning, if you select the correct color palette to enhance your features and apply it correctly, you can look younger and more beautiful with a minimum of products and effort. This viewpoint keeps Ramy busy, as he continues to see clients while working on the development of the RAMY beauty therapy® product collection. His ability to select optimum colors for each individual as well as dramatically lift the eye with his gift for eyebrow shaping, has been written up in the pages of every major fashion and beauty magazine such as Vogue, Allure, Instyle, Shape, Star, Self and Town & Country.
Ramy’s work has also been seen on national television shows including “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “E! Entertainment Television’s Fashion File” and “Entertainment Tonight.” Ramy’s looks have also graced the runways of recognizable fashion shows such as Valentino and XOXO.
RAMY beauty therapy® incorporates Ramy’s “Minimum Makeup, Maximum Impact!” philosophy with his holistic approach to well-being. The entire multi-purpose product line is formulated with anti-oxidant vitamins, Avocado Oil and sunscreens. The oil-free powder formulations are silicone treated and micronized for incredible wear and a lightweight feel. Most incredibly, this basic face collection is suitable for any skin tone, from the lightest to the darkest complexions. The line includes an array of “the best of the basics”—products and colors that can create a variety of both glamorous and wearable looks for everyone.
Celebrity clients include: Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie, David Spade, Timothy Hutton, Katherine Heigl, Rob Morrow, Mariska Hargitay, Liev Schrieber, Micheal McKean, Marisa Tomei, Matt Dillon, Gina Gershon, Claire Danes, Naomi Watts, Joe Pantoliano, Monica Lewinsky, Lillian Vernon, Halle Berry, Naomi Campbell, Annabella Sciorra, Ivanka Trump, Diana Krall, Carol Burnett, Julia Stiles, Tricia Helfer, Jennifer Grey, Amanda Sorvino, Ray Romano, Roz Abrams, Holly Robinson Peete, Joan Rivers, Nancy Loo, Pia Getty, Jennifer Bassey, Deborah Gibson, Kelly Klein, Lauren Holly, Elizabeth Vargas, Carrie-Anne Moss, Cher, Faith Hill, Meredith Viera, Barbara Walters, Veronica Webb, Christine Baranski, Jean Smart, Jane Pauley, Joy and Regis Philbin, Debra Messing and Renee Zellweger.
Meghan Carter, author of The Meghan Method: The Step-by-Step Guide to Decorating Your Home in Your Style
The Meghan Method: The Step-by-Step Guide to Decorating Your Home in Your Style (Gem Multimedia, LLC, distributed by Cardinal Publishers Group; May 2011; $35.00; ISBN: 978-0-9829387-0-6; Hardcover), by Meghan Carter presents her 18-step method created from two years’ worth of travels—where Meghan interviewed dozens and dozens of design professionals and everyday Americans across the country. She walks readers through the entire decorating process, from picking the perfect colors to discovering your personal style that ultimately will make you feel really good! Meghan embarked on her trip in 2004 when she launched AsktheDecorator.com, and her quest to find and share the best decorating information transformed the website from an article repository to a blog to a syndicated, online video series. After solving thousands of questions from her fans, Meghan devised the method for those to understand home style and decipher the design language. After the success of the Ask the Decorator webisodes, Meghan filmed a second series of 100 detailed, easy-to-follow videos that will be available in April on MeghanCarter.com. To view the original video series, visit MeghanCarter.com.
Mimi Sammis’ Rebirth (Woman of Peace), a sculpture exhibition at the Four Corners Arts Center in Tiverton, Rhode Island
Marking the one-year anniversary of the highly publicized desecration of a 300-pound sculpture, Embrace of Life, stolen from the Four Corners Arts Center in Tiverton, Rhode Island, on March 7, 2010, internationally renowned artist and PBS-TV host Mimi Sammis returns with a new work, entitled Rebirth (Woman of Peace). The exhibition will commence at Four Corners Arts Center with a press conference and unveiling on Monday, March 7, at 11:30 AM. Invited guests include Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee, among others. An expanded show will run at the Donovan Gallery across the street from the Center until June 12.
The mission of the Four Corners Arts Center is to promote the arts at Tiverton Four Corners and its surrounding communities through the organization, sponsorship, and promotion of arts events, lectures, concerts, and other educational and cultural programs. Since 1993 the Four Corners Arts Center has served to strengthen the preservation of this historic village, which has been listen on the National Register of Historic Places.
Marc Sedaka, author of What He Can Expect When She’s Not Expecting
For the better part of a decade, Marc Sedaka, (Neil Sedaka’s son), and his wife, Samantha, were among the six million American couples suffering with infertility. They battled through the anguish of endless rounds of drug therapies, dozens of artificial inseminations, in-vitro fertilizations, and miscarriages until they finally found a happy ending when a gestational surrogate (“womb for rent”) carried their twin girls to term. While the Sedakas were trying anything and everything, Marc was as supportive and loving as he could be, but there was no guidebook specifically designed for the six million men in infertile relationships. What He Can Expect When She’s Not Expecting (Skyhorse Publishing; March 2011; 12.95; ISBN-10: 1616080582; 978-1616080587; Original Trade Paperback), by Marc Sedaka with Dr. Gregory Rosen is the only infertility book a man will ever need—by a man who’s been there, tried it all, and now lives happily with his wife and three beautiful children.
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach in Conversation with Michael Jackson presents Honoring The Child Spirit: Inspiration and Learning from Our Children
To millions of fans, Michael Jackson is missed as a performer of rare musical genius. Among the few who truly knew and loved him, especially his children: Prince, Paris, and “Blanket,” Michael Jackson is missed as a wonderful and rare parent. In HONORING THE CHILD SPIRIT: Inspiration and Learning from Our Children (Vanguard Press; January 11, 2011; ISBN: 978-1-593156-04-6; $22.95; Hardcover) by internationally recognized parenting and relationships expert Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Michael lives on through his insights into the world of a child and his commitment to raising awareness about the importance of childhood and child-like qualities among not only parents, but all adults.
Andrea Metcalf, author of Naked Fitness: The Proven 28 Day Weight Loss Program for a Slimmer, Fitter, Pain Free Body
In her new book, Naked Fitness: The Proven 28 Day Weight Loss Program for a Slimmer, Fitter, Pain Free Body (Vanguard Press; January 2011; ISBN: 978-1-59315-618-3; Hardcover; $25.95), Andrea Metcalf encourages anyone struggling to lose weight and gain vitality to face the mirror. “Take off your clothes and stand in front of a full-length mirror in bright light! Really see what’s in the reflection,” she urges. As Metcalf makes clear, daring to take an honest look at your body is the first step to taking care of your body, mind, and health, and truly loving yourself. Then, she shows how—fully clothed, complete with walking shoes—to start working on getting any body into the best shape possible.
Sue Shifrin-Cassidy, Linda Blum Huntington, and Eva Adrienne Anderson present The Lifeboard: Follow Your Vision. Realize Your Dreams
What if you could choose the most rewarding path for a career change by using an extraordinary technique to visualize your new position? What if you could find your soul mate, but this time…your real soulmate!? What if you could check off all the goals on your wish-list with time to spare for setting new ones? What if you could morph into the person of your dreams? The Lifeboard: Follow Your Vision. Realize Your Dreams (Chronicle Books; January 2011; ISBN: 780811876384; $22.95) by Sue Shifrin-Cassidy, Linda Blum Huntington, and Eva Adrienne Anderson is a tool where your deepest desires and wildest dreams can become your reality. Part motivational workbook, part creative project, The Lifeboard combines the appeal of such books as The Secret, the international publishing sensation that captivated over four million readers, with the fun of scrapbooking—a craft that, according to Craft & Hobby Association figures, one in three households across America (or about 40 million families) enjoy. Containing a journal, a full-color Lifeboard, and all the starter materials and guidance you need to make it meaningful, this beautiful gift-to-yourself box is designed to activate, magnify, and accelerate the Law of Attraction—a universal principle summed up as “You are what you think.” Avid “Lifeboarders” who credit their practice with playing a major role in their success, Sue Shifrin-Cassidy, Linda Blum Huntington, and Eva Adrienne Anderson take positive thinking to a new level. They created The Lifeboard as a tool for focusing energy and developing a visual personal action plan for your life. “Seeing is believing and achieving.” That’s a glimpse of The Lifeboard’s eye-opening, mind-shifting and life-transforming potential.
Peter, Paul and Mary present The Night Before Christmas
#1 New York Times Book Review Best-Seller
The holidays just wouldn’t be the same without a reading of Clement C. Moore’s classic 1823 verse, The Night Before Christmas (Peter Yarrow Books, an imprint of Imagine Publishing; November 2010; ISBN: 978-1-936140-06-0; $19.95; Hardcover with Jacket & CD), newly recorded by the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Along with the book comes a unique three track CD (embedded in the cover), which includes the last recording by Mary Travers, who narrates the poem over a special tribute background score written by Peter and Paul. Two other classic Peter, Paul and Mary holiday favorites are featured: the poem, “Twas the Night Before Christmas” charmingly set to music by Noel Paul Stookey and “A’ Soalin,” a classic performance piece first released by the esteemed trio in 1963 on their second LP, “Moving.”
Kris Carr, Author, Filmmaker, and Photographer
Inviting everyone to her “change now, love now, live now” party, Kris shares the secrets that have helped her thrive in the face of a deadly disease in Crazy Sexy Diet: Eat Your Veggies, Ignite Your Spark, and Live Like You Mean It! (Skirt! Books, an imprint of Globe Pequot Press; January 17, 2011; ISBN: 978-1-59921-801-4; $24.95; Hardcover), with a foreword by Dean Ornish, MD, and a preface by Rory Freedman. Inspired by wellness seekers from around the world who reached out to her after the success of her documentary film Crazy Sexy Cancer and her first two books, Kris lays out the whole renovation plan—diet, exercise, meditation, and mindset—that has worked wonders for her. But what makes Crazy Sexy Diet irresistible is the way Kris dishes up her nutrition and healing revelations: with unstoppable sass, an infectious sense of humor, and plenty of booty-shakin’ motivation.
Kris Carr redefined what it means to be a survivor—of any daunting challenge, but especially the big bad C—in Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor: More Rebellion and Fire for Your Healing Journey, with a foreword by Marianne Williamson. With the spunky attitude and irresistible humor that has won her thousands of Crazy Sexy fans, Kris offers exercises, meditations, excavations, brainstorms, and stories to inspire anyone diagnosed with cancer—or anyone dealing with a major adversity—to become an empowered participant in their healing.
What do you do when you think you have a hangover, and instead you discover you have a rare, incurable stage IV cancer in both your liver and lungs? Actress/photographer/filmmaker Kris Carr heard the news, took a deep breath, and said, “Okay, so the shit just hit the fan … time to make a kick ass game plan!” 
In Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips, with a foreword by Sheryl Crow, Kris left no stone unturned as she embraced her cancer diagnosis with intense insight, holistic care, and an amazing attitude and sense of humor that empowered her to survive and helped transform her from a “Bud” girl (featured in Budweiser Superbowl commercials) to an ultra-hip, crunchy granola, spirited cancer chick, who shared the spotlight with MTV personality Diem Brown, model Sharon Blynn, Glamour writer-editor Erin Zammett, actress/playwright Oni Lampley, and rock & roll tour manager Jackie Farry, among others.
The Music App by Andrew Zuckerman
Andrew Zuckerman, award-winning photographer and director, has created MUSIC, a first-of-its-kind iPad app on sale now at the iTunes store. The MUSIC app is an extension of the book and film Music, recently published by Abrams (Fall 2010). Like the book, the app features stunning portraits and interviews with over 50 musical legends including Ozzy Osbourne, Yoko Ono, John Legend, Lenny Kravitz, Common, Trey Anastasio, Ravi Shankar, Itzhak Perlman and Fiona Apple. But the MUSIC app enhances the experience even further by including individual 3–7 minute films for each of the artists, the option to organize the entire text thematically, and the ability to share text—creating a truly multi-dimensional experience and bringing the idea of portraiture to a new level.
Steven Schussler, author of It’s a Jungle in There: Inspiring Lessons, Hard-Won Insights, and Other Acts of Entrepreneurial Daring
Steven Schussler, award-winning entrepreneur and founder of the Rainforest Cafe™, has achieved enormous success while having a blast creating new ways to make his customers happy. In his publishing debut, It’s a Jungle in There: Inspiring Lessons, Hard-Won Insights, and Other Acts of Entrepreneurial Daring (Sterling Publishing; September 2010; ISBN: 978-1-4027-6289-5; Hardcover; $19.95), Schussler shares his proven formula for a rewarding business and life, along with stories of his wild (and sometimes crazy) adventures in pursuit of his dreams.
Steven Schussler has donned a Superman suit and sealed himself in a barrel, hoisted himself on a crane outside a CEO's 6th-floor office window, and turned his split-level suburban home into a rain forest—complete with mist rising from the ground, free-flying tropical birds, and a full-scale model of an elephant. Being wild and creative is the way he chases his dreams of success—and he wants you to chase your dreams with the same passion too. In his new book, It’s a Jungle in There, Schussler shares stories of his bold adventures and the core business principles behind them.
As Schussler stresses, he owes everything he has achieved to what he calls the five Ps of success: Personality, Product, Persistence, People, and Philanthropy. In It’s a Jungle in There, he shows anyone with an entrepreneur’s dream and drive how to learn and practice them, while taking time to laugh along the way. “My professional life has been a roller-coaster ride, but it’s been a fun one,” the award-winning founder of the Rainforest Cafe attests.
Janie Johnson, author of Don’t Take My Lemonade Stand: An American Philosophy
In her new book, Don’t Take My Lemonade Stand: An American Philosophy (Bascom Hill Publishing Group; September 2010; ISBN: 978-1-935098-29-4; Hardcover; $24.95), Janie Johnson helps everyday American citizens understand the difference between what works and what merely sounds good, stay informed about critical issues, and teach our children why America is great. Her motivation for writing was sparked when her ten-year-old son Sammy asked her a question, “How do you know who to vote for?” During her futile search for a comprehensive guide to provide the answer, Johnson began to suspect that many parents were grappling to answer that same question—for themselves as well as for their children.
“Most of us need to get up to speed and more involved in nearly all matters political,” says Johnson. “If we and our kids don’t understand and participate in the political system, we could all too easily become victims of it.”
Lars Kroijer, author of Money Mavericks: Confessions of a Hedge-Fund Manager
In Money Mavericks: Confessions of a Hedge-Fund Manager (Financial Times Prentice Hall; ISBN 978-0-273-73198-6; November 9, 2010; Paperback Original), author and industry insider Lars Kroijer shatters common misconceptions with a balanced, candid account of his personal hedge fund experience. In the spring of 2002, soon after his 30th birthday, Kroijer left a well-paid, relatively safe job with an established investment firm to start his own hedge fund. Within five years, his determination and tireless work paid off. Without any institutional backing, he took Holte Capital from a humble, London-based startup to a profitable medium-sized hedge fund, investing about $1 billion in the market. Then, in August 2007, one bold, big stock trade went bad—really bad. Unable to recover from the cascade of investor pull outs, Holte returned all remaining external capital and turned off the lights in February 2008. Money Mavericks is his story—the story of the life of a hedge fund and the price of success as a financial entrepreneur.
Diane Dimond, author of Cirque du Salahi: Be Careful Who You Trust — Written with Complete Cooperation with Michaele and Tareq Salahi
Veteran investigative reporter Diane Dimond has written a tell-all book about Michaele and Tareq Salahi, titled Cirque du Salahi: Be Careful Who You Trust, (on-sale exclusively at Amazon; September 15, 2010; Kindle ISBN: 978-1-61550-770-2 ($9.99) and Trade Paperback ISBN 1439273294 ($15.99). Cirque Du Salahi will reveal for the first time that for nearly 17 years Michaele Salahi has suffered from multiple sclerosis, not anorexia, as has been widely speculated. While the Salahis cooperated exclusively with Dimond to present their version of this explosive story, Diane Dimond maintained full editorial control and sole copyright. Cirque Du Salahi finally puts the salacious “Crasher” story to rest and shows how the media, led by “The Reliable Source” column at the Washington Post, got it wrong from the get-go. The book lays out in great detail when and how the Salahis were invited to both the White House and to the Congressional Black Caucus Dinner held weeks previously. Only now that the danger of a possible federal indictment has faded with time do they feel they can tell their side of the story.
In Cirque Du Salahi, the reader also learns that the Salahis have been supporters of Barack Obama since 2005. The book also offers the shocking fallout the Salahis have endured because of all the unfair negative publicity stirred up by the media. They have received death threats and been made the butt of relentless jokes on late-night TV. In one particularly harrowing episode, Michaele barely escaped flipping her car during a high speed chase with paparazzi. The mission of the book is to finally tell the whole story behind who Michaele and Tareq Salahi really are, to strip back the curtain to reveal the human toll created by today’s often reckless media coverage and to share with the American public Michaele Salahi’s stoic battle with multiple sclerosis.
Dr. Peter Abaci, author of Take Charge of Your Chronic Pain: The Latest Research, Cutting-Edge Tools, and Alternative Treatments for Feeling Better
In Take Charge of Your Chronic Pain: The Latest Research, Cutting-Edge Tools, and Alternative Treatments for Feeling Better (GPP Life, an Imprint of Globe Pequot Press; October 2010; ISBN: 978-0-7627-5409-0; Trade Paperback Original; $16.95), Dr. Peter Abaci lets everyone affected by chronic pain—some fifty million Americans and their loved ones—in on what does work for this serious and routinely mistreated medical problem. No, he hasn’t discovered a magic formula to make pain disappear. Based on what he has learned from brain science, groundbreaking clinical studies, his patients, and personal experience, Dr. Abaci reveals how to effectively manage chronic pain by treating not only the source, but the whole person—body, min, and spirit.
Bay Area Pain & Wellness Center
The Bay Area Pain & Wellness Center in Los Gatos, California defines excellence in pain management by offering the most comprehensive approach to pain treatments in the area. This integration of services and disciplines with some of the management centers on the West Coast. The Bay Area Pain & Wellness Center offers a full complement of pain therapies, from highly specialized interventional treatments, to the most sophisticated interdisciplinary pathways and programs, to tackling the most complex and challenging pain problems in our society.
Howard Gambrill Clark, Counter-Radicalization Expert and Author
A top counter-radicalization expert and critically acclaimed author, Howard Gambrill Clark believes the only way to crush al-Qa’ida is through empowering Muslims to exploit al-Qa’ida’s previously unrecognized weaknesses. In his new book, Revolt against al-Qa’ida (Light of New Orleans Publishing; October 2010; ISBN: 978-0-9827767-0-4; $14.95; Original Trade Paperback), Clark redefines al-Qa’ida as primarily a media group that inspires others to do its bidding. Clark proposes a counterterrorism policy based on exploiting al-Qa’ida’s critical vulnerability: its violent ideology.
Howard Clark, decorated U.S. Marine Corps office, Yale graduate, current senior intelligence officer at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and expert in counter-ideology, has laid out—for the first time—a comprehensive plan empowering average citizens to help destroy global terrorism in 
How You Can Kill al Qaeda (In 3 Easy Steps). In just 67 pages, Clark outlines a straightforward strategy to permanently defeat al-Qaeda by attacking the terrorist’s group main strength: popular support. His tactics are focused on undermining al-Qaeda’s messaging and marketing capabilities, thereby hampering Osama bin Laden and company from recruiting new members and influencing the world. 100% of the author’s royalties from the book will be donated to Afghan Health & Development Services (www.ahds.org), a non-profit, non-governmental and non-political organization founded by Afghans, which trains medical staff and provides comprehensive healthcare services to those in need.
Kendall Coffey, author of Spinning the Law
Kendall Coffey, former U.S. Attorney and a widely recognized legal commentator, representing Al Gore and Elian Gonzalez, to name a few, offers an engrossing exposé of the central place media spin has come to hold in the American system of justice in Spinning the Law: Trying Cases in the Court of Public Opinion (Prometheus Books; September 2010; ISBN: 978-1-61614-210-0; Hardcover; $26.00) by Kendall Coffey with a Foreword by Alan Dershowitz. Spinning the Law draws on the author’s extensive experience as a witness and participant in the growing importance of winning in the court of public opinion, and also provides an entertaining look at spin in famous trials through the ages, from Socrates to Joan of Arc, from Aaron Burr to the Lindbergh kidnapping.
Toni Raiten-D’Antonio, author of Ugly as Sin
Ugly As Sin (HCI Books; ISBN 978-0-75731-465-0; September 2010; $21.95; Hardcover), by psychotherapist and professor Toni Raiten-D’Antonio, (author of The Velveteen Principles and The Velveteen Principles for Women), is the first comprehensive book on the social issue of ugliness. It examines its origins and reveals its impact on the lives of individuals. Ugly As Sin turns the meaning behind ugliness upside down, taking the power and stigma out of it by embracing it. No other book ranges so widely—from history to biology, social psychology and personal narrative—or plumbs the subject with such courage, compassion and empathy. Most importantly, Ugly As Sin offers a realistic prescription for overcoming the universal fear of appearance-based bigotry—“the ugliphobia syndrome”—and how it erodes our self-confidence, undermines our sense of self-worth, and, in some cases, leads to isolation, depression and even death. The book reveals how we all are bigots when it comes to ugliness, even turning this prejudice against ourselves. It also helps readers debunk outrageous beauty standards and then provides inspirational tools for finding hope, peace and fulfillment, regardless of appearance.
Neil Sedaka, Waking up Is Hard to Do
The history of rock ’n’ roll would be incomplete without the innumerable contributions of Neil Sedaka. Neil’s “Breaking up Is Hard to Do” was first released in 1962 and quickly went to #1 on Billboard’s Top 100. He re-released the song in 1975, changing the up-tempo tune into a ballad and making music history when it reached #1 once again—becoming the first song recorded in two different versions by the same artist to top the chart! If you remember the song, in either or both versions, you and your family are sure to smile when you hear the brand new rendition—the inspiration for a children’s book and companion CD entitled Waking up Is Hard to Do (Imagine Publishing, ISBN 978-1-936140-13-8; $17.95; September 2010), performed by Neil Sedaka, with illustrations by Daniel Miyares, and Music and Lyrics by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. The CD also includes two brand new songs (along with the “Waking Up…” rendition), entitled “Lightnin’ Jim” and “Sing,” both co-written and recorded by Neil—with backup vocals recorded by Neil’s twin granddaughters—the two who inspired him to write the book!
Phil Toledano, author of Days with My Father
Days With My Father (PQ Blackwell, Distributed by Chronicle Books; June 2010; $19.95 Hardcover; ISBN: 978-0-473-158-4-0), is Phillip Toledano’s loving tribute to his father, Edward—the dashing actor who appeared in Charlie Chan movies and with Henry Fonda before building a successful career with U.S. Steel and, after retiring, found his calling as an artist. Photographed over the last two years of his dad’s life, the book is filled with humor, joy, tenderness—and sadness, too—but without regrets; it is a book about living, and family. It began as a web journal (www.DaysWithMyFather.com) of Edward’s days until his death in 2009, a week after his 99th birthday, and, much to the surprise and delight of the author, has become a global phenomenon. Attracting over one million visitors and counting (20,000 daily), the site has inspired over 200,000 comments—from sons longing to reconnect with their father after years of silence; from teenagers who came to see their parents or grandparents in a new light; from people whose parents died before they had the chance to say goodbye; and from adults vowing to spend more time with and take pictures of their parents.
Pat Webster, Ph. D. and Martin Groder. M.D., authors of Winning at Love
Though primarily aimed at alpha males, WINNING AT LOVE: The Alpha Male’s Guide to Relationship Success (Bascom Hill Publishing Group; ISBN 978-1-935456-04-9; Spring, 2010; $19.95), is equally accessible to alpha females, married and partnered couples, and anyone trying to make their way from “Powerland” to “Loveland.” The book begins by identifying different types of alphas and the issues they bring to relationships. It provides a new and workable vocabulary for talking about relationships and then details a step-by-step process for being successful in love. The book helps alphas gain practical and specific tools for enhancing intimate relationships.
Dr. Jeffrey Hull, author of Shift: Let Go of Fear and Get Your Life in Gear
“Shift happens,” says psychologist and executive coach Dr. Jeffrey Hull, author of Shift: Let Go of Fear and Get Your Life in Gear (GPP Life; April 20, 2010; ISBN: 978-0-7627-5662-9; $16.95; Paperback), “And we all need to get better at dealing with it. Life is not a straight line ramp up to nirvana, as some self-help books would have us believe.” After working with thousands of individuals and executives at companies such as Booz Allen Hamilton, AT&T, MasterCard, HSBC and TD Ameritrade over a twenty-year career, researching both Western science and Eastern philosophy, and dealing with life crises of his own, Dr. Hull reveals what is missing from the majority of self-help books: a roadmap for navigating change and its faithful life partner: fear.
Showing how to move through fear and accept change as something that happens for us and not to us, Shift is not another “quick fix, five steps to endless happiness” self-help book. With real-life case studies, useful diagnostics and down-to-earth practices, Dr. Jeffrey Hull offers a vital guide for everyone grappling with and reeling from our turbulent times.
Grammy Award-winning singer Judy Collins, author of Over the Rainbow
For more than five decades, Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her superlative soprano and her unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes. Enjoying a career full of accolades, including a Grammy Award and an Academy Award nomination, she continues to perform globally, and almost constantly, at age 70, while making time for social activism. She is also the author of several books, both fiction and nonfiction, and recently collaborated on a delightful and uplifting children’s book.
Over the Rainbow (Peter Yarrow Books, an imprint of Imagine Publishing; Spring 2010; ISBN 10: 1-936140-00-4; ISBN 13: 978-1-936140-00-8 $17.95; Hardcover, with CD) is an enchanting picture book and 3-song CD set, featuring Judy Collins’ version of the beloved song that Judy Garland made famous. Working on this project gave Collins “great pleasure.” She was named for Judy Garland four months before “Over the Rainbow” came out on the radio in 1939. Her parents adored the song and played it at home, over and over, so it became little Judy’s favorite lullaby. Now, Collins admits that “Over the Rainbow” has followed her, “like a bluebird,” all her life and continues to make her feel “young and free and hopeful.” To coincide with the publishing of the book, Judy Collins will be releasing a new CD, entitled Paradise, with guest performances by Stephen Stills and Joan Baez, among others.
Dr. J.R. Bruns, M.D. and Dr. R.A. Richards II, authors of The Tiger Woods Syndrome: Why Men Prowl and How to Not Become the Prey
Why do so many men, from superstar athletes, talk show hosts, and politicians to middle managers, plumbers, and construction workers, lie to and cheat on the woman they promised to honor and love faithfully until death? A psychiatrist and noted expert on personality issues, Dr. J.R. Bruns, M.D., in private practice, and Dr. R.A. Richards II, who has studied interpersonal communications and co-dependency, elaborate. Now, for the first time, in The Tiger Woods Syndrome: Why Men Prowl and How to Not Become the Prey (HCI Books; March 18, 2010; ISBN-13: 978-0-7573-1537-4; $19.95; Hardcover), Dr. J.R. Bruns and his coauthor, Dr. R.A. Richards II, identify a five-stage pattern of dating and mating behavior that has led to untold suffering by shattered families across America.
Ken Blackwell and Ken Klukowski, authors of The Blueprint: Obama’s Secret Plan to Demolish the Constitution and Build an Imperial Presidency
#1 Washington Post Bestseller (Political Books)! An embargoed book project releasing in April 2010, The Blueprint: Obama’s Secret Plan to Demolish the Constitution and Build an Imperial Presidency (Globe Pequot Press; 978-0-7627-6134-0; $22.95; Hardcover) by conservative leader Ken Blackwell and Washington, D.C.-based constitutional attorney and journalist Ken Klukowski is an urgently needed exposé of President Barack Obama’s blueprint to centralize power in the White House, subvert the Constitution, and transform the United States of America into a militant, secular welfare state dominated by an overbearing central government. The authors identify and discuss twenty-one tactics being taken by the Obama administration to restructure the country and ensure perpetual liberal rule—such as changing voting laws, politicizing the census, coercing corporations into adopting its policies, planning to destroy talk radio, and seeking to make millions of illegal aliens into voting citizens. With changes both sharp and subtle, Obama aims to change Americans’ views about government, liberty, and even God.
Ken Blackwell and Ken Klukowski are distinguished conservative leaders and frequent guests on leading national programs, including The O’Reilly Factor, The Glen Beck Program, and The Sean Hannity Show. Their commentaries appear regularly in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Washington Times, and American Spectator. Blackwell is the author of Rebuilding America and is currently the Senior Fellow for Family Empowerment at the Family Research Council. On the board of directors of the National Rifle Association, he has served as undersecretary at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Ohio’s treasurer and secretary of state, and mayor of Cincinnati. He lives in Ohio. Klukowski is a noted constitutional lawyer and journalist. He lives in the Washington, D.C., area.
Jake Ehrenreich, author of A Jew Grows in Brooklyn
Showman Jake Ehrenreich’s uncanny outlook at finding the joy and beauty in most things, despite adversity, shines through in the pages of this compelling memoir of a first-generation American trying to make peace with his heritage while at the same time searching for the true meaning of the American dream. The book is based on the stage show of the same name, which broke box-office records at the historic Lambs Theater in the heart of Broadway, and which The New York Times described as “Beautiful…Touching…Funny…a lot in common with Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays.”
Donna Flagg, author of Surviving Dreaded Conversations
Entrepreneur and author Donna Flagg reveals tips, dos & don’ts, strategies, exercises, and even easy-to-memorize scripts for those who are tongue-tied in her new book, Surviving Dreaded Conversations: Talk Through Any Difficult Situations at Work (McGraw Hill; May 2010; ISBN: 978-0-07-163025-2; $16.95; Original Trade Paperback). Chock-full of practical advice to help professionals get through those would-be awkward moments in the workplace, Surviving Dreaded Conversations reveals why there’s nothing wrong with shooting straight from the mouth, and how you’ll often be thanked for telling it like it is. In the day and age when competition is fierce and every company is looking for an edge, learning how to use communication as a tool can propel you into success, and keep the environment in the workplace an honest one.
Stella Ellis, author of Size Sexy
Passionate and fiery, pioneer supermodel Stella Ellis turns heads when she enters a room, but it’s not because of her height, voluptuous figure, and big hair. It’s because she exudes confidence from every pore of her larger-than-size-6 body! In her new book, Size Sexy: How to Look Good, Feel Good, and Be Happy—At Any Size (Adams Media; May 2010; Original Trade Paperback; ISBN 10: 1-60550-355-X; ISBN 13: 978-1-60550-355-4; $16.95), Stella proves that, despite what the media would have you believe, looking and feeling sexy is not an entitlement of only the naturally pretty and thin. Along with sharing the secrets she has gathered over her years as a fashion and beauty industry insider, she reveals how self-awareness is the key to how others perceive you. Size Sexy gives readers specific steps on how to look and feel their best, with lessons on everything from attitude to A-line dresses. Author Stella Ellis was born in Israel and speaks 8 languages. She has worked in the fashion industry, TV, and modeling for several years. She appeared in Madonna’s book Sex, a version of George Michael’s music video Too Funky, and was Jean Paul Gaultier’s full-figured muse.
Dr. Ronald L. Kotler, author of 365 Ways to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Have you ever had trouble sleeping? If your head is nodding, join the crowd. We’ve all experienced insomnia, whether due to stress, anxiety, or excitement. Beyond occasional bouts of sleeplessness, millions of people suffer from chronic problems that routinely wreak havoc with restful sleep—acid reflux, sleep apnea, arthritis, and restless legs syndrome, among many culprits. At last, there’s a bedside book to help everyone who’s tired of feeling tired, as well as anyone who’s tormented by persistent and potentially serious slumber-related health issues. 365 WAYS TO GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP (Adams Media; January 2010; ISBN: 978-1-60550-01-7; $8.95; Paperback) by Ronald L. Kotler, MD, DABSM and Maryann Karinch, with a Foreword by Charles R. Cantor, MD, DABSM, is packed with at-a-glance information, expert advice, and proven remedies.
Backed by the latest medical research, 365 WAYS TO GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP gives the sleep-deprived and the sleep-distressed an edge on achieving successful slumber. As easy to digest as a light bedtime snack (crackers, toast, and cereal are fine, but skip the nightcap), this collection of tips, tactics, and tools explains why, when, and how to get a good night’s sleep.
Marianna Olszewski, author of Live It Love It Earn It: A Woman’s Guide to Financial Freedom
Rising star money coach and financial therapist, Marianna Olszewski, grew up living over a butcher shop and worked three jobs to put herself through college. Her strapped-for-cash beginnings motivated her to strive for financial abundance, independence, and happiness—and she exceeded all those goals by age thirty. Now she’s a money coach, sharing everything she’s learned about the intersection of managing money and following dreams. In her coaching workshops, and now in Live It Love It Earn It: A Woman’s Guide to Financial Freedom, Olszewski teaches women how to get control of their finances, develop more confidence, let go of stress, reach their goals, and enjoy happier, richer lives.
Richard Broom, author of Cocked and Loaded
After ten years of imprisonment for fatally shooting a man during an alcoholic blackout, Richard Broom offers the confessions of an alcoholic through his frank, unvarnished, and darkly funny memoir Cocked and Loaded. Paying the ultimate price for his lifetime of addiction—the life of another—this poignant tale takes readers on the ultimate road to redemption; finding recovery and healing inside prison; making peace with the repercussions of his disease and actions; and finding a place and purpose in life after murder.
Taylor LeBaron, author of Cutting Myself in Half: 150 Pounds Lost, One Byte at a Time
After years of being overweight, teenager Taylor LeBaron lost 150 pounds—nearly one half of his body weight—over the course of a year and a half. How? By approaching healthy eating the way he would a new video game. With his personal story and a keen imagination, he offers a complete fitness strategy for children and teens in Cutting Myself in Half: 150 Pounds Lost, One Byte at a Time, with a foreward by Dr. Michael Dansinger, weight loss expert and Nutrition Doctor for NBC’s The Biggest Loser.
Kevin Quirk and Dorothy Firman, authors of Brace for Impact
Coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the Hudson River landing of US Airways Flight 1549, Brace for Impact, written by Kevin Quirk and Dorothy Firman, is the only book written in the words of 25 survivors detailing the impact their close encounter with death has had on them and their lives—both good and bad—over the past year. Each of the stories, as told to the authors, are compelling and thematically arranged, and includes life lessons readers will find helpful and inspirational in their own struggles for resilience.
Ellen Weber Libby, PhD, author of The Favorite Child
Ellen Weber Libby, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist and author of the new book, The Favorite Child. For more than thirty-five years, veteran clinical psychologist Ellen Weber Libby has been helping successful, often powerful clients in Washington, DC—a place known for its outsized personalities—deal with their personal problems. One pattern that has emerged out of some 60,000 hours of therapy is what she calls “the favorite child complex.” In this groundbreaking book, she describes in intimate detail how being the favorite child can confer both great advantages and also significant emotional handicaps.
James Villepigue, CSCS and Rick Collins, JD, CSCS, authors of Alpha Male Challenge
In America today, men are fatter, sicker, more stressed, and less rested than ever before. Too many men have slipped from “alpha” to “beta,” and average testosterone levels are dropping at an alarming rate. In other words, American men are losing their masculinity. However, it isn’t too late for a second chance at the body you want. In Alpha Male Challenge, James Villepigue, CSCS and Rick Collins, JD, CSCS, lay out a comprehensive, ten-week plan to help you reclaim—or claim for the first time—the muscular, masculine glory of being the best that you can be.
Laugh for Sight
Laugh For Sight is the annual charity benefit showcasing some of the world’s best stand-up comedians performing to raise money to combat degenerative eye diseases. The lineup for Laugh For Sight 4 will feature legendary Grammy and Tony nominee comedian Robert Klein, “Saturday Night Live” and Comedy Central’s “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn” star Colin Quinn, “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” correspondent John Oliver, “Last Comic Standing” stars Bonnie McFarlane and Rich Vos, audience warm-up comedian for “The Late Show with David Letterman” Eddie Brill, Laugh for Sight founder/president Brian Fischler and his guide dog Nash, and more. Legendary 1010 WINS reporter Alice Stockton-Rossini will be the emcee. Proceeds from Laugh For Sight 4 will benefit two wonderful charities this year: Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a publicly funded, top guide-dog school, and the Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, a world-renowned research facility on the forefront of finding a cure for macular degenerative eye diseases.
Howard J. Morris and Jenny Lee, Authors of Women Are Crazy, Men Are Stupid
Mouth Public Relations media-prepped Howard J. Morris and Jenny Lee for their appearance on ABC-TV’s “Good Morning America.” The comedy writers and real-life couple use their own relationship to demonstrate the insanity of women and stupidity of men in their new book, Women Are Crazy, Men Are Stupid: The Simple Truth to a Complicated Relationship.
Brooke and Keith Desserich, authors of Notes Left Behind
Elena Desserich was just five years old when she was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and given 135 days to live. To keep their daughter’s spirit and memory alive, Brooke and Keith Desserich began a journal of her last days. Little did they know that their personal diary would inspire the world. In Notes Left Behind, Keith and Brooke struggle to negotiate their contradictory impulses to fight Elena’s cancer at all costs and to accept the inevitable outcome of her disease. The originally self-published book became a sensation, and the family’s story was featured on Good Morning America. Brooke and Keith have now created a movement with the Cure Starts Now Foundation to help children everywhere in their fight against brain cancer.
Simon Sinek, author of Start with Why
Why do you do what you do? Forget money—that’s not a reason, that’s a result. Think deeper. Knowing why is the single most important question to be answered. In fact, it’s the one thing that all the leaders of companies that have achieved an impressive amount of success and influence in the world have in common—they all start with why. In his new book, Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, Simon Sinek, international speaker, leadership, and communications expert, popular blogger, and advisor to Fortune 500 companies and all branches of the U.S. military, challenges accepted assumptions about why people do what they do—from why we buy the things we buy to why some leaders are so much more inspiring than others.
Health Communications, Inc., Books (HCI Books)
Founded in 1977, HCI has come a long way since its roots in recovery and the life-changing Chicken Soup for the Soul series with an expansive list of contemporary voices. Dedicated to bringing readers quality books, HCI makes its distinction in the marketplace by not just publishing books, but by “publishing people.” These people are carefully selected authors who inspire readers to achieve their dreams, live lives of abundance, and seek consolation when needed as well as experience the healing power of laughter. Readers will find a wealth of topics reflecting every aspect of life: Inspiration, Self-Help, Soul, Spirituality, Relationships, Recovery, Healing, Health and Wellness, Diet, Teen Issues, Women's Issues and Parenting.
Mary Jo Buttafuoco, author of Getting It Through My Thick Skull
Mary Jo Buttafuoco’s anonymous life as a suburban wife and mother in sleepy Massapequa, NY, ended in May 1992, when she was shot in the head on her own front porch. The “Long Island Lolita” saga sparked a media frenzy that continues to this day. As the years passed, Mary Jo steadfastly stood by her man, Joey Buttafuoco, and while he and Amy Fisher continued to make headlines, one question lingered in the minds of people everywhere: Why did Mary Jo stay for so long? In Getting It Through My Thick Skull, she finally answers that question fully and convincingly. The answer is simple, yet it took her almost three decades of turmoil to discover it. Using her tragic and triumphant life lessons and never-before-told accounts of life with Joey, Mary Jo helps readers understand the emotional traps they spring on willing partners, and offers hope and help for the millions of people caught in the cycle of toxic relationships.
Justice Eileen C. Moore, author of Race Results
In Race Results: Hollywood vs. The Supreme Court, Ten Decades of Racial Decisions and Film, author and California Associate Justice Eileen C. Moore offers a provocative, decade-by-decade comparison of the legal and cultural messages behind Supreme Court rulings and Hollywood films. According to the compelling evidence she presents, the highest court in the land was actually more liberal than the movie industry. In Race Results, Moore also discusses significant events happening in society that affected decisions of both the Supreme Court and Hollywood. The end result makes for several fascinating conclusions about whether Hollywood reflected real life or influenced the ideas and attitudes of society, actually prolonging racism in America.
Conrad Fischer, MD, author of Routine Miracles
Did you know that more than 80% of young doctors would rather work in higher-paying medical fields than devote their lives to eradicating major life-threatening illnesses? However, doctors have virtually eliminated pediatric AIDS, strategically controlled leukemia with just a pill a day (in 95% of patients), and miraculously extended the life expectancy of AIDS patients to as long as the average HIV-negative person. At a time when physicians can achieve so much more than just managing pain, infectious disease expert and world-renowned medical professor Conrad Fischer, MD, author of Routine Miracles: Personal Journeys of Patients and Doctors Discovering the Powers of Modern Medicine, is on a mission to find true American heroes among our physicians. Drawing on more than 3,000 interviews with doctors and medical residents—as well as hundreds of patients—Fischer addresses the tremendous disconnect between the incredible medical progress of recent decades and today’s disillusioned young doctors.
Jane Velez-Mitchell, author of iWant
Despite enjoying a successful career as an award-winning broadcast journalist, HLN (Headline News) TV host Jane Velez-Mitchell was being held prisoner by a wide array of addictions and denial of her true sexuality. In her incredibly candid and courageous memoir, iWant: My Journey From Addiction and Overconsumption to a Simpler Honest Life, Velez-Mitchell chronicles her struggles and triumphs in hopes of helping others achieve sobriety and discover fuller, healthier, happier, and more purposeful lives. Velez-Mitchell reveals her lifelong fight to overcome alcoholism, her proud coming out as a lesbian after she turned 50, how she beat breast cancer, and why she’s become a staunch vegan and environmentalist, among many other poignant stories. Velez-Mitchell is the host of “Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell” on HLN—formerly CNN Headline News.
Tank Black, Author of Tanked!
After nearly eight years in prison, sports super agent Tank Black tells his story for the first time in his memoir, Tanked!. It’s the true tale of his inspiring rise and the mistakes and failings that caused his crash, conviction and imprisonment. Tank tells the stories behind the stories of some of football’s most famous and notorious players, revealing details of murder, arson, pregnant girlfriends, greedy and manipulative parents, larcenous crooks who prey on players, and the brazen corruption of the NFLPA and college sports. Tank also details his own mistakes and shortcomings and explains the pressure involved in getting to the top and staying on top of the agent profession. He chronicles his experiences with players in strip clubs and how easy it is to get caught up in the fast lane. This is an expose of the seamy underbelly of professional sports as told through the story of Black’s own inspiring rise from poverty to become one of sports’ top super agents, representing superstars like Rae Carruth, convicted of conspiring in the murder of his girlfriend; Andre Rison, whose girlfriend Lisa “Lefteye” Lopes burned his mansion to the ground; the callous attitude of players like Sterling Sharpe and NBA star Vince Carter toward the casual girlfriends they got pregnant; and the hypocrisy and dirty tricks used by competing agents against Black to destroy his career, ultimately costing him his freedom and his thriving businesses. Prior to his conviction, Black also owned one of the largest minority travel agencies in the country and was positioning himself to buy the Philadelphia Eagles. This is a one-of-a-kind peek behind the curtain into the business and personalities involved in professional sports, the good, bad, and ugly.
Michael Stone, MD, author of The Anatomy of Evil
With a quarter century of research into murder—half of which was spent working in a forensic hospital—renowned clinical psychiatrist and host of Discovery Channel’s former series “Most Evil” Michael Stone, MD, offers a scientific explanation for the behavior of the world’s most heinous killers in his new book, The Anatomy of Evil. From his close reading of more than 600 biographies of murderers, Dr. Stone has developed a scale—the “Gradations of Evil”—with 22 levels stretching from “justified homicide” (not evil at all) to “jealousy murder” (Level No. 2), and all the way up to “murder after prolonged torture” (Level No. 22). The book contains more than 200 vivid case descriptions of men and women who have committed evil acts—including murder, sexual assaults, and torture—and explains why and where they rank on Dr. Stone’s scale.
Hannah Friedman, author of Everything Sucks
Besides being one of the youngest people ever published in Newsweek, an award-winning playwright, and a Yale University graduate (despite almost getting expelled), thousands of YouTube fans know Hannah Friedman as the naked songstress behind the guitar. Now, she can add “debut author” to her list of credentials with Everything Sucks: Losing My Mind and Finding Myself in a High School Quest for Cool. In her memoir, Friedman details her coming-of-age years, , which includes stories of drug addiction, teenage politics, eating disorders, living with a capuchin monkey her parents insisted was her big sister, traveling in a family car shaped to look like a shoe, and living the life of a roadie while accompanying her former rock star dad as he toured in Europe in a bus. The book also reveals the social pressures of attending one of the most prestigious boarding schools in the country, as Hannah struggles to just be herself.
Beth Wareham, author of The Power of No
In her new book, The Power of No: How to Keep Blowhards and Bozos at Bay, author Beth Wareham shares the riotous anecdotes and sage wisdom she gained from her own “yes years”—the period she was suckered into unflattering hairdos, back-fat exposing blouses, bad dates, worse relationships, and treacherous work situations because she couldn’t say the all-important two-letter word: N-O. Once she learned to use it, this short, potent word had magical effects on Wareham’s life, helping her achieve the kind of career, marriage, and lifeshe always thought were only meant for other people. This entertaining and empowering self-help guide shows women how learning to say “no” the right way can help them excel in every aspect of their lives. Wareham is a vice president and director of lifestyle publishing at Scribner, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.
Ellen Brown, author of Meatball Cookbook Bible
Almost every culture includes some version of the meatball in its culinary heritage. And no wonder: it’s tasty, protein-packed, and a popular crowd-pleaser. In a one-stop source for anyone wanting to explore the many ways meatballs are enjoyed around the world, experienced chef, first food editor of USA Today, and best-selling author Ellen Brown offers a diverse collection of 500 delicious recipes in The Meatball Cookbook Bible.
Sharon Gilchrest O”Neill, author of A Short Guide to a Happy Marriage
What’s the secret to a long-lasting, happy marriage? Sharon Gilchrest O”Neill, Ed.S., a practicing family therapist with more than 25 years of experience, has always been fascinated by this question. People have wondered and debated about it for centuries—and it’s the source of hundreds of self-help books pored over by couples in search of answers. Drawing on her decades of study and counseling families, O”Neill shares practical tips for a successful love life in A Short Guide to a Happy Marriage.
Cynthia Copeland, author of Family Fun Night
Family Fun Night was created by award-winning parenting author Cynthia Copeland. It is a clever collection of cool ideas that will make everyone from toddler to teen to mom to dad enjoy spending quality time together. Copeland offers tips and advice for establishing a regular, weekly family gathering, dealing with siblings of varying ages, and managing competitiveness. From clever twists on timeless classics to brand new games to excite the easily bored child, the book offers something fun for every family and every season, indoors and out.
The Musician’s Hit Song Notebook
Every songwriter who dreams of composing a hit needs this notebook. In one neat package, it uniquely combines the practical and hardworking with the motivational and inspirational to help musicians focus on what it takes to create a success. Throughout, the notebook features thought-provoking quotes from established and successful composers, including Thom Yorke of Radiohead and Judy Collins.
Peggy Collins, author of In The Snow
Remember the first time you ever saw snow? Author and illustrator Peggy Collins evokes the excitement of that initial encounter in her magical follow-up to popular children’s book In the Garden. Inspired by her own son’s adventures, Collins tells the joyful story of a little boy who wakes up to discover a snowy white world outside his window.
Kate Nelligan, author of Pat the Bride
Pat the Bride is the humorous take-off on Dorothy Kunhardt’s beloved children’s classic, and the follow-up to super-successful Pat the Husband—which sold out all 17,500 copies of its initial print run in less than four weeks. Every woman who looks forward to that special day when she dresses in white and walks down the aisle will have endless fun playing with this witty little volume—complete with lift-the-flaps, touch-and-feel elements, pull tabs, and other delightful novelties.
Santa Claus in a Box Kit
A merry Christmas now comes packed in a jolly holiday-themed box. Nothing says Noel better than Santa Claus, and this festive kit celebrates everything Saint Nick. Wrapped inside is everything you need to become an instant Santa: the fuzzy red hat, a long white beard, and spectacles. And that’s not all: there’s a 64-page book that will bring out the Christmas spirit in everyone, containing the complete text of Clement Clarke Moore’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” yummy recipes, and fun games for families and friends to play.
The Sopranos: The Classic Quotes
Welcome the first book on The Sopranos to feature all the best lines from the entire hit series—and the first officially licensed by HBO. The Sopranos was the most successful cable television series of all time and proof that the medium had fully come of age. This official compendium of the characters’ wit and wisdom is sure to delight fans still mourning its departure from the screen.
The Boy’s Body Book by Kelli Dunham
As boys reach adolescence, everything changes: their bodies, their feelings, and their relationships. What’s worse, their world turns shaky just when they find it hardest to talk with the adults in their lives. In a readable, reassuring, illustrated guide, The Boy’s Body Book answers every boy’s concernsabout hygiene, exercise, teachers, peer pressure, sex, and siblings. He’ll learn about what’s going on physically and how to handle academic pressures, deal with out-of-control feelings, make new friends, and stay safe through it all.
The Girl’s Body Book by Kelli Dunham
This companion volume to The Boy’s Body Book is destined to become the go-to guide for adolescent females. Fun to read and easy to carry, it answers all the important questions about becoming a woman that girls are sometimes too embarrassed to ask. From hygiene to exercise, teachers to peer pressure, boys to emotional stuff, everything is discussed here. This entertaining, enlightening, and joyously illustrated look at growing up will be a staple of every girl’s bookshelf for generations to come.
John Spencer Ellis, Creator of The Compass
In May 2009, wellness and personal development expert, Dr. John Spencer Ellis, released a book and a feature-length documentary of the same name, The Compass. Says John Spencer Ellis, “The Compass is about discovering what moves you, what inspires you and what mark you will make on the world. The Compass gives you the guidance to go from where you are to where you want to be.” After 20 years of studying human achievement and helping people attain their ultimate goals, John Spencer Ellis thought about what he could do to make a greater difference in more people’s lives, not just physically and mentally—but from all perspectives. “After many contemplative hikes throughout the foothills of Orange County, California, it became clear to me that a feature-length documentary film and novel were the answer,” adds Ellis. “One of the big challenges I had to face was how to tell the story with a universal appeal—for all belief systems—and I also wanted to offer practical skills and action steps to guide people to live their dreams. That’s how The Compass documentary and novel were born.”
Whitelines®
In April 2009 Whitelines®, the award-winning revolutionary stationery from Sweden, became available for the first time in the United States. Creator Olof Hansson, who received Sweden’s 2008 Innovator of the Year Award, created this new generation of paper, which features white ruled lines instead of the standard black or blue. The concept is simple: The dark lines of ordinary paper tend to interfere with the marking of pens and pencils; in contrast, Whitelines supports and showcases the composition or sketch because there is literally no visual “competition” between the lines on the paper and the written or artistic work on the page. Currently offered in notebook form, the product is available in various sizes and designs to accommodate any lifestyle or occupation. This innovative product is environmentally conscious and a learning tool for those with learning disabilities. It will be distributed in the US by Consortium, a sales and distribution company.
Aisling Juanjuan Shen, Author of A Tiger’s Heart
A Tiger’s Heart: A Story of a Modern Chinese Woman (SoHo Press) chronicles Aisling’s Juanjuan Shen’s rise from poverty in the rice fields of rural China to a successful career in business in the early days of the country’s economic boom, illustrating the massive economic and social changes that have taken place in China over the past several decades. Her story is emblematic of a new generation of Chinese women who are leaving the rice paddies and government jobs in order to enter the free market and determine the course of their own lives. Aisling Juanjuan Shen worked as a teacher, saleswoman, and translator in China before immigrating to the United States in 2000. In 2005 she graduated magna cum laude from Wellesley College; she currently works for an investment management firm in Boston.
Douglas Hamilton, MD and Babak Azizzadeh, MD, Authors of Beverly Hills Beauty Secrets
For the first time, a dermatologist and a plastic surgeon have joined forces to dispense coveted and critical information—from beauty, health, and medical vantage points. In their new book, Beverly Hills Beauty Secrets: A Prominent Dermatologist and Plastic Surgeon’s Insider Guide to Facial Rejuvenation, coauthors Douglas Hamilton, MD and Babak Azizzadeh, MD divulge the benefits of the best non-invasive and surgical treatments, straight from Rodeo Drive. In addition, they offer a complete analysis of the most common skin-related complaints, including wrinkles, rough spots, sagging brows, age spots, and much more. The doctors guide women and men of all ages to the right anti-aging program for their skin type and provide the inside scoop on how to choose the right doctor. Featuring dramatic before-and-after photos of the doctors’ recommended procedures, Beverly Hills Beauty Secrets also shares real-life stories from their exclusive clientele and even reveals the “Top Five Secrets Celebrities Don’t Want You to Know.”
Todd Tobias and Lou Harry, authors of Kid Culture
A kid toddling around today has a whole bunch of interesting fictional friends—and every parent should know who they are, because they have a big impact on the way children see the world. Kid Culture: The Hip Parent’s Handbook to Navigating Books, Music, T.V. and Movies in the Digital Age by Todd Tobias and Lou Harry provides all the introductions any mom and dad could need. Taking an irreverent yet insightful approach to the far-ranging influences on contemporary youngsters, it leads parents on a guided tour through the often overwhelming universe of kid culture. Start in the book stacks, click through TV and video, turn up the music, and go to the movies again and again. Parents will find the voyage enlightening, entertaining, and ultimately useful in helping both them and their children. Packaged to appeal to the gift market, this is a true survival manual for every parent (and grandparent) who wants in on what’s going on.
Jacky Sach, author of Wham-O® Ultimate Frisbee® Handbook
Plain Frisbee® just wasn’t enough for them! In the 1960s, college students who loved the popular game decided to take it to another level—and Ultimate Frisbee was born. Now it has evolved into one of the most fast-paced and challenging sports played worldwide. Incorporating the nonstop action of soccer and the tactics of football, Ultimate Frisbee can be enjoyed equally by casual or competitive players-thanks to Wham-O’s colorful flying disc. Join in on the fun with Wham-O Ultimate Frisbee Handbook: The Tips and Tricks for Becoming an Expert at Ultimate Frisbee by Jacky Sach, which includes everything you will need to get the game going and become a professional.
Rick Compton, author of The Essential Street Painter
Beautify America! All across the country, people are taking pastels to pavement, decorating the avenues with stunning images. Now, would-be artists who would like to literally paint the town red—and blue, yellow, green, and a rainbow of other colors—can find out how with The Essential Street Painter: Pastel Pavement Pictures For Everyone: Beginners Through Pros by Rick Compton. It’s filled with basic tips, techniques, and designs for beginners who want to become part of this popular phenomenon, as well as blueprints that pros can use to create the ultimate street painting: The Emerging Elvis. In addition to suggestions for finding good locations to work and examples of the very best street art around, the kit includes a set of quality chalk pastels, the street painter’s preferred medium.
Susan Hom and Phil Richardson, authors of Message in a Bottle
What an amazing, hands-on way for kinds to learn about oceans and ecology! Written by Susan Hom with one of the world’s leading oceanographers from the Woods Hold Oceanographic Institute, Phil Richardson, Message in a Bottle is a unique gift set that sends young conservationists on a virtual adventure. The fun begins when a child registers the enclosed watertight bottle on a special website. Then he or she fills out the first entry, including location and date, in the kit’s logbook. That log goes into the bottle, and the child seals it up and drops it into the nearest river, stream, ocean, or canal. As others find it, they can record their own data in the log and register their information on the website. Every time someone does, the site notifies the original bottle-sender, who can plot its progress through the world’s waterways—and see how the tides work and just how interconnected we are all through these bodies of water. The whole kit is eco-friendly and will teach your children how to help save and preserve the environment around them.
Jessica Disbrow Talley and Eric Talley, authors of The Organic Dog Biscuit Cookbook Kit
Doesn’t man’s best friend deserve a special treat—one that’s organic, healthy, and super-yummy? Of course he does! So bake him one with The Organic Dog Biscuit Cookbook Kit written by Jessica Disbrow Talley and ric Talley from the Bubba Rose Biscuit Company. This is the only organic cookbook for dogs on the market and has 25 unique and fun recipes that will have Fido barking for joy. Any pup would flip head over paws for Pawlickin’ Chicken, or melt for Tuna Melt. And imagine how that tail would wag at the sight of Canine Quiche and Pumpkin Muttins! They’re all wheat-, corn- and soy- free, and thanks to the cookie cutters that come with the kit, you can even make treats in cute doggy shapes like bones and pawprints!
Jeremy D’Entremont, author of The Lighthouse Handbook: Hudson River
Following the stunning guide to New England lighthouses comes another beautiful and expertly researched book dedicated to these classic structures. The Lighthouse Handbook: Hudson River (The Original Lighthouse Field Guide) written by Jeremy D’Entremont, features seven lighthouses that shine their bright beams across the Hudson, from the famous Little Red Lighthouse under the George Washington Bridge up to the Hudson City Lighthouse in the northern part of the state. Many of them are famous, none more so than the awe-inspiring Statue of Liberty herself. Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s first voyage down the river by sailing to every one of these unique gems on the pages of this handbook.
The Underground Manual of Office Dares
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy…so why shouldn’t we have some fun on the job, too? The Underground Manual of Office Dares challenges everyone of us to get creative—and bold, and maybe even a little crazy—at the office with “dares” that entertain and provoke co-workers. And depending on exactly how daring you’re willing to be, you can even earn big points! For example, gasping dramatically every time the elevator doors open earns only a single point. Paging yourself on the intercom merits three. But for the big numbers, stride into the office of the busiest person around and turn the lights on and off ten times; that’ll net you a whopping five!
Lou Harry and Ed Wenck, authors of Warning: Don’t Try This At Home
Until now, there simply hasn’t been a book that passes down the inside information that everyone really needs and wants—namely, how to make marvelous mischief. Before now, the only way to learn rule-breaking behavior was to go directly to the expert pranksters and hope they’d reveal their secrets. But now it’s easy to commit random and silly acts of stupidity: Just flip through this hilarious, idea-packed guide to everything naughty and disruptive! Warning! Don’t Try This At Home written by Lou Harry and Ed Wenck shows you exactly hot to short-sheet a bed, fake a UFO photo, stack a poker deck, drag race in the streets, cook up moonshine, and much more!
Lou Harry and Bob Staake, authors of My Crop Circle
Do aliens exist? And did their spaceships land on our farms and plains, flattening crops and burning large circles into the earth? Maybe your answer is yes, or maybe you just want to believe—but either way, you can create your own paranormal phenomenon right at home, thanks to the easy-to-use My Crop Circle Kit: Create Your Own Natural Phenomenon. This kit, written by Lou Harry and created by Bob Staake, contains a 48-page booklet, a desktop growing tray, growing medium, seeds, and five crop circle templates. Simply place the growing medium and the seeds in the custom tray and before you know it you will have your very own crop circle!
Iain Martin, author of Worthy of Their Esteem
Nearly a century and a half after his election as the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln is highly esteemed as an iconic leader against which all other presidents are compared. His achievements as the commander-in-chief who preserved the Union and ended slavery have assured his legacy. In celebration of the 200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birthday, historian Iain Martin wrote Worthy of Their Esteem: The Timeless Words and Sage Advice of Abraham Lincoln. This book brings together the president’s most memorable, insightful, and uplifting remarks on an array of subjects with staying power. To complement Lincoln’s words on a collection of topics including—faith and religion, marriage and family, death and bereavement, and forgiveness—Martin presents rarely seen historic images, from one of the earliest-known portraits of Lincoln as a young lawyer to a print illustration of the scene of his death.
Dr. Greg Skomal, author of The Shark Handbook
With compelling facts from the Discovery Channel’s “Shark Guy” and photos by National Geographic photographer Nick Caloyianis, this is the shark handbook to own. Dr. Greg Skomal is one of the world’s leading shark experts and author of The Shark Handbook: The Essential Guide for Understanding and Identifying the Sharks of the World. In addition to amazing original images from Skomal and award-winning National Geographic photographer Nick Caloyianis, it contains a complete listing of every known shark in existence as well as some extinct species. Learn about sharks from their birth to death, their anatomy, how to distinguish one shark from the next, how their teeth are developed, how they hunt and attack, and their importance within our ecosystem.
Cooper Lawrence, author of The Cult of Celebrity
When John Lennon said the Beatles were bigger than Jesus, he couldn’t have imagined living in today’s world of celebrity worship. Spanning a diversity of races, creeds and backgrounds, millions of fans around the world are united in their extreme devotion to an elite group of actors, singers and athletes—people universally recognized as “stars.” “Many of us find ourselves wondering where the obsession with celebrity came from and what the implications are,” writes author, Cooper Lawrence. “These questions need to be answered, as this is about more than idle interest—it’s about issues that impact lives.” As a renowned fame expert, the host of a nationally syndicated radio show and now co-star of the new VH1 show, “Confessions of a Teen Idol,” Cooper couldn’t resist taking on the challenge. In The Cult of Celebrity: What Our Fascination with the Stars Reveals About Us Cooper shares striking findings and conclusions about the pivotal roles celebrities play in not only the arts and fashion, but also society, politics, medical research, healthcare, ecology, philanthropy, career paths and virtually every aspect of our daily lives.
Peter Laufer, author of The Dangerous World of Butterflies
Weary after writing a book about the Iraq War, and psychologically drained by a career reporting sad news, award-winning journalist, Peter Laufer, joked that his next book would be about butterflies and flowers, because he believed those two topics were symbols of peace and love. Little did he know, what darkness and intrigue really awaited him. Peter’s new book, The Dangerous World of Butterflies: The Startling Subculture of Criminals, Collectors and Conservationists is the butterfly equivalent of The Orchid Thief. It is the first book to give a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the butterfly industry and the underground world of collectors. It’s a harrowing, true-life account which transports readers through the high-stakes realms of organized crime, ecological devastation, species depletion, natural museum integrity and even chaos theory. In a narrative that spans the Americas and beyond, readers will be taken on a journey that is sure to alter their view the next time they delight in the colorful, fluttering creatures in their yards.
Loren Slocum, author of Life Tuneups
Dealing with work, family, friends and relationships can overwhelm, frustrate and drain any woman. Renowned inspirational speaker, life fulfillment coach and author, Loren Slocum, is here to help. In her new book, Life Tuneups: Your Personal Plan to Find Balance, Discover Your Passion and Step Into Greatness, Loren, International Staff Director and one of the lead facilitators for celebrated motivational speaker, Anthony Robbins, reminds all women—single, married, working, unemployed, with or without kids—to recognize their unique gifts, celebrate their inner beauty and take care of themselves as they navigate all facets of their complicated lives. The book teaches readers how to make lasting lifestyle change by adopting small permanent life adjustments instead of wholesale, drastic sacrifices.
Libby Langdon, author of Libby Langdon’s Small Space Solutions
HGTV star and renowned interior designer, Libby Langdon, shows you how to get the most style and comfort out of your not-so-spacious dwellings with her new book, Libby Langdon’s Small Space Solutions: Stylish Design Ideas for Every Room—and Every Budget. With her approachable, low-fuss style, Libby—the star of HGTV’s Small Space, Big Style and Fox’s Design Invasion—offers abundant tips, tools and insider “tricks-of-the-trade” for avoiding common small-space mistakes, fixing common small-space quandaries and tapping every small home’s potential to be gracious, inviting and extremely functional. Perfect for owners of small homes, urban apartment dwellers, first-time homeowners and empty nesters looking to downsize, Small Space Solutions includes more than 300 four-color photos throughout, including “before” and “after” shots, and features easy-to-follow demo ideas, helping you to maximize every inch of your floor plan.
Tina Vindum, author of Tina Vindum’s Outdoor Fitness
Workout outside in the fresh air without the cost of a gym membership! Founder and president of Outdoor Fitness and leading fitness and wellness expert, Tina Vindum has a revolutionary approach to achieving mind and body fitness in as little as eight weeks with Tina Vindum’s Outdoor Fitness Program. This informative guide knocks down the barriers of the usual gym workout mentality and is rooted in simple back-to-basics conditioning available to people everywhere. From the beaches of Maui to Manhattan’s Central Park, Tina guides readers through her three phases of outdoor fitness: learning the base moves; bringing these together with some of her signature moves as the intensity and duration of the workout increases; and fine-tuning workouts so that they become an integral part of one’s life. Tina Vindum hosts a national radio show on outdoor fitness and frequently consults for print and broadcast media on the subject. Her work has appeared in the pages of Self, Shape, Fitness, Prevention, Vogue, the New York Times, Sports Illustrated and the Los Angeles Times.
Henry Dormann, author of Letters from Leaders
From Henry O. Dormann, Chairman and Editor-In-Chief of Leaders Magazine, one of the most sought-after and highly regarded magazines in the world, comes this exclusive collection of letters written by high profile figures including Muhammad Ali, King Abdullah II of Jordan, George H.W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, Gerald R. Ford, The Dalai Lama, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and many, many more - gathered here together, for the first time in Letters From Leaders: Personal Advice for Tomorrow’s Leaders from the World’s Most Influential People. Henry O. Dormann has assembled nearly eighty wisdom filled letters geared towards inspiring readers. These fascinating letters contain sage advice on leadership, goal achievement, public service, and life journeys. Each missive in this beautifully designed book is introduced with a biographical note from Henry O. Dormann and some letters are facsimile reproductions of handwritten originals. In addition to his roles at Leaders Magazine, Dormann is the editor of The Speaker’s Book of Quotations and he was the founder and first executive director of the Library of Presidential Papers.
VitaminSpice
Creator and CEO Edward Bukstel’s food and health company, VitaminSpice, offers a series of products that blend essential daily vitamins with various delectable spices. The brand kicks off with five “category” flavors—KidSpice, EverydaySpice, CardioSpice, JointSpice and EnergySpice, to be sold initially on the company’s Web site.
Kris Carr, Author, Filmmaker, and Photographer
Kris Carr redefines what it means to be a survivor—of any daunting challenge, but especially the big bad C—in Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor: More Rebellion and Fire for Your Healing Journey by Kris Carr, with a foreword by Marianne Williamson. With the spunky attitude and irresistible humor that’s won her thousands of Crazy Sexy fans, Kris offers exercises, meditations, excavations, brainstorms, and stories to inspire anyone diagnosed with cancer—or anyone dealing with a major adversity—to become an empowered participant in their healing.
What do you do when you think you have a hangover, and instead you discover you have a rare, incurable stage IV cancer in both your liver and lungs? Actress/photographer/filmmaker Kris Carr heard the news, took a deep breath, and said, “Okay, so the shit just hit the fan … time to make a kick ass game plan!” In Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips, with a Foreword by Sheryl Crow, Kris left no stone unturned as she embraced her diagnosis with intense insight, a lot of holistic care, and an amazing attitude and sense of sassy humor—so much so that her cancer, first diagnosed four years ago, is completely stable. Along with Kris’s “reinvention” from a “Bud” girl (yes, she was featured in several Budweiser Superbowl commercials), to an ultra-hip, crunchy granola, spirited cancer chick, Kris shares the spotlight with MTV personality Diem Brown; model Sharon Blynn; Glamour writer-editor Erin Zammett; actress/playwright Oni Lampley; and rock & roll tour manager Jackie Farry, among others. Kris’s self-made documentary called Crazy Sexy Cancer will premiere on TLC on Wednesday, August 29th.
Geri Spieler, author of Taking Aim at the President
Just over 30 years ago, one American woman nearly brought the country to its knees. In 1975, Sara Jane Moore fired a shot at President Gerald Ford, and barely missed. The first woman to ever fire a bullet at an American President, Sara Jane had built a life for herself that is both profoundly disquieting and complicated. Released from prison in December of 2007, Sara Jane is now a free member of society again, but to the general public she’s still as much of a mystery as she was the day her name became front-page news. In journalist Geri Spieler’s new book, Taking Aim at the President: The Remarkable Story of the Woman Who Shot at Gerald Ford, the woman the American public could only wonder about for the last 33 years is finally revealed.
Erin Prophet, author of Prophet’s Daughter
Imagine being born into a fringe religious movement, run by your…mother. In Prophet’s Daughter: My Life With Elizabeth Clare Prophet Inside the Church of Universal and Triumphant, author Erin Prophet provides a riveting, fiercely honest account of life inside the controversial New Age sect, the Church Universal and Triumphant. Daughter and one-time heir apparent of church leader, “Guru Ma” Elizabeth Prophet, Erin Prophet provides a first-hand account of the dangers of leading one’s own religion. Through this gripping narrative, she reveals how the allure of infallibility led her mother to a conspicuous downfall, and how Erin’s efforts to understand were truncated by her mother’s rapidly progressing Alzheimer’s disease.
Cider Mill Press
In less than two years, Cider Mill Press Book Publishers has become an international success, and Mouth Public Relations is thrilled to be the Agency of Record for the company. With more than 50 titles in print, over one million units in the market worldwide, and an exciting, just-launched children’s line, Cider Mill’s list continues to expand its scope, ranging from clever gift packages to beautiful photographic volumes. Successful licensing arrangements have included agreements with such major companies as Paramount Pictures to the brand new, first-ever collaboration with Wham-O!, who make Hacky Sack and Frisbee. Beloved figures such as the Peanuts gang, Superman, Lois Lane, and even Shakespeare have all made appearances on Cider Mill’s lists.
Cynthia L. Copeland and Anya Lewis, authors of Lost Sock!
It’s something we can all relate to: You open the dryer, match up your socks and, inevitably, a few have vanished mysteriously into thin air. Where have they gone? It’s a more perplexing mystery than the Bermuda Triangle, but once happy pairs have become sad “singletons” with no purpose. That is, until now! Best-selling author Cynthia L. Copeland, with her daughter Anya Lewis, comes to the rescue with Lost Sock! 200 Clever Ways to Use Your Single Socks, a little gem of a book that gives new meaning to those left-behinds.
Seymour Chwast, author and illustrator of She Sells Sea Shells
It won’t be only the words that get readers tongue-tied—the wacky, witty and wonderful illustrations in She Sells Sea Shells: World Class Tongue Twisters, by world-renowned artist and illustrator Seymour Chwast, will have everyone speechless with delight! Chwast, the artist and co-founder of the infamous Push Pin Studios, has had an enormous influence on design and illustration everywhere. Attractively packaged, and with a debossed cover, She Sells Sea Shells is Chwast’s latest original picture book.
Sue Bailey and Carmen Flowers, authors of Grave Expectations
Many people dread the notion of dying, and put off the planning of a funeral … until it’s too late. But what if you weren’t afraid to handle all of the logistics yourself—and actually have a great time coordinating the event? Sue Bailey and Carmen Flowers, authors of Grave Expectations: Planning the End Like There’s No Tomorrow, are on a mission to change the culture and break the stigma of a moment in our lives that is going to happen—whether we like it or not. Grave Expectations is an irreverent, helpful—and yes, at times, even humorous—new book on planning your own funeral and throwing a good-bye party no one will forget. Like a wedding planner for funerals, it is the ultimate handbook for realizing one’s final wishes and memorializing your life on your own terms.
Larry Kane: Lennon Revealed and Ticket to Ride Audio Books
Experience the New York Times bestselling books in audio: Lennon Revealed and Ticket to Ride: Inside the Beatles 1964 Tour That Changed the World, by acclaimed broadcast journalist Larry Kane, whose Emmy Award-winning career spans more than 45 years, including anchor positions at all three of Philadelphia’s network-TV affiliates and the ABC network in New York City.
Congresswoman Diana DeGette, author of Sex, Science and Stem Cells
Outspoken Congresswoman Diana DeGette offers a blistering indictment of the Right Wing’s stealth attack on stem cell research, therapeutic cloning, and reproductive rights in America in her explosive new book, Sex, Science and Stem Cells: Inside the Right Wing Assault on Reason. When it comes to public policy involving 21st-century medical research and issues surrounding sex and reproduction, have George W. Bush and the Religious Right set the U.S. back decades? Yes, says DeGette, the Democratic congresswoman from Colorado who has been at the forefront of attempts on Capitol Hill to enact sound and effective legislation in these areas. Sex, Science and Stem Cells details the hard-fought battle.
ESPN’s Kenny Mayne, Author of An Incomplete and Inaccurate History of Sport
Kenny Mayne may seem to be living inside your TV. From his decades hosting ESPN’s SportsCenter, his announcing major events such as the Kentucky Derby, his weekly irreverent (bordering on surreal) pre-game segments for ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown, The Mayne Event, his TV life on Dancing with the Stars, initially as the very first star voted off the second season, now returned with irreverent (bordering on surreal) segments about things like “Dance Rehab for Other Stars Voted Off the Show,” his ABC summer series, Fast Cars & SuperStars, and appearances on Martha Stewart and Jimmy Kimmel, to his ubiquitous commercials for companies such as Top Flite and GMC, you practically can’t go a day without seeing Kenny on your screen. Jerry Seinfeld has called him “the funniest guy on TV.” Now Kenny turns his irreverent (bordering on surreal) sensibility to the printed page in his book, An Incomplete and Inaccurate History of Sport.
Stacy Schneider, Esq., Author of He Had It Coming
Veteran trial attorney, power negotiator, season five contestant on NBC-TV’s “Apprentice” with Donald Trump, and author Stacy Schneider, Esq., wants every woman to know: Don’t even think about getting divorced without a strategy. In her new book, He Had It Coming: How to Outsmart Your Husband and Win Your Divorce, Stacy shares her one-of-a-kind “Pre-Divorce Plan,” plus insider techniques, tactics, and tips from her own practice and her own amicable, satisfying divorce.
Sine Studios
Sine Studios, a state-of-the-art recording facility in Philadelphia, offers professional quality engineering and production for recording projects of all sizes—from producing, recording, mixing, and mastering music for bands or solo artists to audio books and creating original scores for film and video. Located in a turn-of-the-century brownstone, Sine Studios is owned and operated by Matt Teacher and Mike Lawson, and was designed by Obie O’Brien, longtime engineer for Jon Bon Jovi, and constructed by Bruce Slater, who created Bon Jovi’s state-of-the-art recording studio in New Jersey. With the shell of an old brownstone, O’Brien and Slater created a top-notch facility with the latest design practices and materials for acoustical excellence. The results are a “floating” floor, “curvaceous” walls and a cool style that marries a hip look with versatile capabilities and high-end quality.
Murdered by Mumia by Maureen Faulkner and Michael A. Smerconish
Published to coincide with the 26th anniversary of the death of Police Officer Daniel Faulkner, and the 25th anniversary year of the conviction of Mumia Abu-Jamal, Murdered by Mumia: A Life Sentence of Loss, Pain, and Injustice by Maureen Faulkner and nationally acclaimed attorney, radio host, and newspaper columnist, Michael A. Smerconish, tells the unvarnished story of Faulkner’s righteous fight for justice. With the no-nonsense candor that has long characterized this modern-day David pitted in battle against a media-fueled Goliath, Faulkner for the first time chronicles how she and her supporters have attempted to counter all the PR stunts and legal folderol that Abu-Jamal and his well-funded promoters have unleashed since his murder conviction a quarter century ago. With a meticulous attention to detail, Murdered by Mumia exposes the often buried truths about the ongoing international campaign to smear Maureen by branding her a liar and to elevate a cop killer to hero by anointing him an intellectual and journalist, and claiming he was railroaded by a racist legal system, despite the evidence against him.
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
Originally published by Doubleday in 1997 with a first printing of 20,000 copies, Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom is today the best-selling memoir of all time, having sold nearly 10 million copies in the U.S. alone, and with more than 14 million copies in print worldwide. A perennial New York Times best-seller, the book has been sold in forty international territories and translated into forty-one languages. Broadway Books, a division of the Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group of Random House, Inc. has released a special 10th anniversary edition of the book, with a new Afterword by Albom in which he reflects anew on the life lessons he learned from his beloved college professor, Morrie Schwartz, whose wisdom irrevocably changed his life as well as the lives of millions of readers.
The Above Network, LLC, Creators of AboveTopSecret.com
The Above Network, LLC created and operates www.AboveTopSecret.com (ATS), the world’s leading source of mature discussion about a wide variety of “alternative topics” ranging from aliens and UFO’s to fascinating conspiracy theories. The media conglomerate is focused on multi-channel expansion of what they’re calling “User-Generated Content Ecosystems,” beginning with ATS and its sister sites: AbovePolitics.com and BelowTopSecret.com. The company has also launched its first internet radio show, ATS Mix, which stars counter-culture radio legend Dave Rabbit and Johnny Anonymous, and Mouth Public Relations will play a major role in booking guests for the duo.
WO30 Records
The non-profit music label WO30 Records was created to raise money to help Women Over Thirty recording artists (WO30) to sell their music, sponsor grass-roots tours for their artists, as well as produce unique interactive listening sessions heard exclusively on the organization’s Web site and podcasts. Their goal is to provide a one-stop Internet shop for consumers who wish to purchase new music of this category. WO30 Records also plans to launch SongReach™, a summer educational workshop dedicated to enlightening underprivileged teenage girls through the power of music and songwriting.
Mercer Square Block Association
Mercer Square Block Association fights pressure from New York University who plans on expanding an underground Power Plant on property they do not own, destroying 20 old-growth trees in the process. Although NYU has been negotiating with the Block Association, community organizations, and local political groups, NYU is overriding these talks in favor of what the Block Association feels is the wrong plan of action. In fact, NYU even has an alternative “hybrid option,” to the renovation, by commencing some of their construction under Gould Plaza—a totally man-made square—and some under their own property on Mercer. However, if NYU decides that all work should be carried out on Mercer, they could potentially cut off two out of three traffic lanes—and with another traffic upheaval in the works on Broadway, the Block Association feels as if all of the traffic and environmental havoc will fall on the dwellers of NOHO.
Green magazine
Green, a new digital publication from Furniture|Today, the country’s leading business newspaper for the furniture industry, launches early in the second quarter of 2007. The inaugural issue will feature Danny Seo on the cover. Says Ray Allegrezza, Editor-in-Chief of Furniture|Today, “Each day, more and more retailers and suppliers are becoming increasingly involved in eco-friendly, sustainable-source home furnishings, and as the market leader, Furniture|Today believes it can best serve this segment with a dedicated publication devoted entirely to eco-friendly products, producers and initiatives in this segment.”
The Globe Pequot Press
Globe Pequot houses three imprints—Globe Pequot Press, Lyons Press, and FalconGuides—and will launch two more in fall 2007. According to Inger Forland, GPP’s Executive Director of Marketing, PR, and Design, “Our president, Scott Watrous, is on an exciting mission to grow our business and our profile with accounts and media, and we agreed that having Mouth Public Relations on board as our Agency of Record is a smart part of that strategy.”
Dr. Roger Gould, Author of Shrink Yourself
Internationally acclaimed doctor Roger Gould is the author of Shrink Yourself: Break Free From Emotional Eating Forever. The book is derived from the well-tested online Web site, MasteringFood.com, offering a step-by-step solution to overeating that’s been utilized by thousands of health-conscious people across the globe. Dr. Gould’s book and Web site provide crucial information that allows readers to break the cycle of yo-yo dieting once and for all. Shrink Yourself will help people who’ve struggled with their weight recover their power over food and re-establish a healthy grasp over other areas of their lives. Dr. Gould reveals for the first time how the feeling of being powerless creates the uncontrollable urge to overeat.
City Lights Youth Theatre
Since 1991, City Lights has empowered thousands of New York City youth, ages 3-19, through in-school residencies; after-school workshops in acting, musical theatre, and playwriting; and an annual season of productions in Off-Off Broadway theatres. City Lights was founded in 1991 by Myrna K. Greenberg, an attorney who created the organization after witnessing the profound effect that theatre had on her own children. It is currently under the Executive Direction of Melissa Fenton Herrod. The 2007 season includes The Laramie Project, Rogers & Hammerstein’s Carousel, and the annual benefit honoring Kitty Carlisle Hart at Tavern on the Green, featuring performances by the Broadway cast of A Chorus Line.
Dr. Neal Barnard, Author of Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes
Neal Barnard, M.D., is a nutrition researcher and adjunct associate professor of medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He is also the president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), a non-profit health organization that promotes preventative medicine, especially good nutrition. Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes is the first book to reveal that nutrition is more powerful than oral medication in the treatment of diabetes. The book claims a low-fat vegan diet is three times more effective than the current diet offered by the ADA, where you can eat pasta, rice, sweet potatoes, don’t have to monitor portion control or even exercise and possibly lower if not eradicate oral medication altogether.
Lemon
The Internet band Lemon was formed in New York City in 1999 and is comprised of New York-born recording artist/songwriter Roger Smith and Danish producer/arranger/guitarist Thor Madsen. Together they have crafted a soul sound reminiscent of Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Hall & Oates, Mick Hucknall, with ambient influences from Stevie Wonder, 70’s Motown, Pet Shop Boys, and Tears for Fears. The band performs throughout New York City and has shared the stage with a collection of great artists, including Norah Jones, Morphine, Letters to Cleo, and The Mighty Bosstones, to name a few.
Danny Seo
Environmental lifestyle expert Danny Seo—who has been named “40 Under 40 To Watch” by Crains New York Business, as well as People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People in the World”—is a Sirius Satellite Radio host; Editor-at-Large, Country Home magazine; Host of the “Simply Green with Danny Seo” TV series on LIME TV; co-host of HGTV’s “Red, Hot and Green” TV special; creator of the 2008 “Do Just One Thing” page-a-day calendar, author of Simply Green Parties and Simply Green Giving; and star of the DVD “Simple Steps to a Greener Home.” Danny was chosen as the only lifestyle expert to be part of Newsweek’s “Global Environment and Leadership Advisory Committee,” and appears on such shows as Oprah, Today, CBS Early Show, Live with Regis and Kelly, and Martha Stewart Radio to name a few. Look out for his new magazine and the launch of various retail initiatives in the near future.
Halo, Purely for Pets
Halo, Purely for Pets, America’s premier holistic pet-care company that prepares natural and nutritious fresh foods for dogs and cats in a USDA-approved kitchen was formed in 1990 from founder and director Andi Brown’s Palm Harbor, Florida living room with only $3,000 and three products. Today, Brown directs the production of more than 30 natural foods, supplements, and grooming aids. Along with the Halo’s products, Mouth Public Relations promotes Andi Brown and her book, The Whole Pet Diet: Eight Weeks To Great Health for Dogs and Cats (published by Celestial Arts, an imprint of Ten Speed Press).