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The Boston Marathon has symbolized honor and perse-verance for people from all over the world since 1897.But within sight of the finish line on April 15, 2013, terror-ists detonated two homemade bombs. Four peoplewere killed, and 282 were injured. Everyone presentand all the people who were watching on televisionwere changed, with that horrible moment and thetense days that followed etched forever in their minds.Offers of support for the victims flooded in, and visitorsfrom all over the world came to the scene to mourn,express sympathy, and pray for the recovery of the victims. Memorials spontaneously appeared on thesidewalks near the sites of the bombings, just like theydid in New York City after 9/11: T-shirts, caps, and run-ning shoes with personal messages written on them, as well as flowers, banners, artwork, flags, and stuffedanimals. As weeks passed, the scattered sidewalk memorials grew so large they had to be relocated tothe nearby park at Copley Square. The consolidatedmonument continued to grow, an expression of thedeep impact this tragedy had on the city of Bostonand its friends. Sadly but inevitably, with fragile itemsleft outdoors unprotected in the rain and sun, the memorials began to deteriorate. The photos in thisbook capture the memorial at its peak, a few weeksbefore the artifacts were removed for preservation by the Boston Archives. Suitable for all members of the family, the images show us the care and love thatwent into every message that was left at the memorialsite. They also preserve an important moment in history,when horror transitioned into healing and Boston's natural sense of optimism reasserted itself. They com-memorate the birth of the spirit of "Boston Strong."

Douglas Potoksky got his start as a photographer in music magazines such as Acoustic Guitar, Elmore,Mojo, and Rolling Stone. His photos of the street memorials at Ground Zero after the 9/11 tragedy are collected in American Heart. He lives in Whately, Massachusetts.

Remember BostonThe Boston Marathon Bombing MemorialsPhotographs by Douglas Potoksky

History, 96 Pages, 11 x 8.5128 Color PhotosCloth, $39.95 (CAN $47.99)ISBN: 9780615898278Green Circle PressAvailable

"This is an outstanding piece of work—the photographs in this volume are an important tribute to victims of the BostonMarathon bombings as well as the tremen-dous outpouring of community support thatfollowed this tragedy.”

—United States Senator Elizabeth Warren

“To me the Boston marathon is a symbol of the global nature of the sport of running,and how it’s perhaps the ultimate sport ofpeace and goodwill. Doug Potoksky’sphotographs show these connectionsamongst runners and their community, and how the world thirsts for a nonviolentfuture." —Bill Rodgers, four-time winner

of the Boston and New York City marathons and member of the

1976 U.S. Olympic Team

Sample image from Remember Boston

In the current economy, prospective brides, partygivers, and commercial businesspeople are looking for ways to create their own sophisticatedfloral arrangements rather than hire expensive thirdparties. Featuring a well-known designer’s foolproofmethods, this lush guidebook brings readers into theworld of the professional with secrets, tips, and formulasfor great design, including step-by-step instructions oneverything from classic English design to exotic tropicaldesign. With more than 400 color photos detailingdozens of start-to-finish arrangements, the book pro-vides a beautiful display of finished projects for readersto replicate. It also guides them through the basics ofopening a flower shop or becoming a professionalflower designer.

Design StarLessons from the New YorkSchool of Flower Design

Second editionMichael GaffneyPhotographs by Keith Lewis andMatthew Bushey

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Sample interior image from Design Star

•The book is a companion piece to8 locations of the American School of Flower Design: Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Milwaukee, Min-neapolis, New York, San Diego, and San Francisco

•The previous edition, distributed by PGW, has sold more than 5,000 copies

‘’Michael Gaffney has created a wonder-ful book on not only how-to designs but alook into the real world of the professionaldesigner.” —Twin Cities Monthly

Co-op available

Michael Gaffney teaches great floral de-sign, as well as the economics, marketing,and philosophy behind a successful ca-reer in flowers. He has appeared on nu-merous television shows and has designedfor many films, weddings, and specialevents across the country. He lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.



Whether it’s time to expand one’s horizons, impressclients, or introduce the better half to that newwine bar down the street, this ideal wine guide is a friendly, arm-around-the-shoulder wine primerthat educates and enlightens from a beer drinker’spoint of view. With no arcane disquisition or convo-luted wine writing, the book offers a witty, easy-going explanation of wine styles and varietals,tasting and scoring techniques, an introduction tothe major international wine regions, and inside tipsfor buying or selecting the perfect wine for any occasion, all in clear, concise language. Infusedwith nuggets of beer lore, the keys to understand-ing winespeak, and much more, the guide offersan enjoyable and surprisingly informative take onthe wonderful world of wine.

“Though shelves creak under the weight of winebooks, here’s a welcome addition that’s relaxed,inviting and intelligent. A sweet, bright humor per-vades the book, as Laughren makes wine tastingsound like fun rather than an opportunity to embar-rass yourself. He’s like a knowledgeable friend whodoesn’t wear it on his sleeve. Cheers to this spirited,perceptive guide.” —Kirkus, starred review

$20,000 marketing budget; co-op available

Jim Laughren, CWE, is a wine expert and consul-tant—and novice beer aficionado—with morethan 30 years experience sampling and acquiringfine wines. He is the former president of a wine importer and distributor, and has toured the wineregions of Europe, South America, and the UnitedStates. He appears frequently on various ABC, CBS,Fox, and NPR radio programs and is a regular wineand beverage contributor to The Huffington Post.He lives in Portland, Oregon.

A Beer Drinker’s Guideto Knowing and Enjoying Fine WineJim Laughren, CWE

Cooking, 204 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5Trade Paper, $16.95 (CAN $19.99)ISBN: 9780985533618Crosstown Publishing, Inc.AvailableU14. 3-16

•Selected as one fo the Best Indie Books of 2013 by Kirkus Reviews

•Finalist, 2013 Next Generation Indie Book Awards by Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group

•Finalist, 2013 USA Best Book Awards by USA Book News

Each title in the Not Your Mother’s Book series con-tains approximately 60 real-life stories dedicated toa unique theme, drawn from the passion and expe-rience of dozens of writers in a whimsical and enter-taining mix of irreverence and humor. Founded byformer coauthors and editors of the Chicken Soupfor the Soul series, this similarly styled anthology series foregoes the sad, sappy, preachy, or death-oriented stories that were that series’ hallmark, andunlike that series, is never afraid to be a little risqué.These stories are funny, daring, different, and smart.

Mothering in the modern age can be a challenge.These days, the umbilical cords for most kids arehigh-tech gadgets and social media. It’s a compli-cated world, but children still need their mothers.From kissing boo-boos to teaching the differencebetween right and wrong to helping navigate theups and downs of teenage drama, moms un-selfishly give their children the advice, support,and love they need. The stories in this book—ranging from birth to empty nest—are guaranteedto entertain and delight. And remember—moms do know more than their kids when it comes to the real world!

Dahlynn McKowen and Ken McKowen have acombined 60 years in the publishing industry, mostlyas travel writers and authors. They coauthoredmany Chicken Soup for the Soul books and are alsothe authors of the award-winning Best of Califor-nia’s Missions, Mansions and Museums, and theWine Wherever series of winery-destination books.They live in Orangevale, California. Dianna Grave-man is a third-grade teacher with an MFA in writingwho has worked as an editor and a corporatetraining designer. She lives in St. Charles, Missouri.

Not Your Mother’s Book. . . On Being a MomEdited by Dahlynn McKowen, KenMcKowen, and Dianna Graveman

Family & Relationships/Humor, 336 Pages5.25 x 8, 50 B & W PhotosTrade Paper, $16.95 (CAN $19.95)ISBN: 9781938778148Publishing Syndicate LLCAvailableU14. 4-16



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The authors' previous titles have sold nearly one million copies

For readers who have a dream, want a dream, or have lost a dream, this trailblazing self-manage-ment tool masterfully weaves together technology,real-life stories, self-reflection, and solid principles inorder to steer dreaming into doing. The book is in-teractive and innovative, including exercises at theend of each chapter, extensive resources to helpthe dreams continue, and QR codes for readers toscan to view additional video segments. Based ona spoken message series called Imagine, whichwas addressed to the congregation at the Cathe-dral of Faith in San Jose, California, Pastor Ken Fore-man realized the hunger people have to discoverGod’s dream for their own lives and to live themout; this book is the roadmap to accomplishing thatgoal. Inspiring others to dream big with unimagin-able results—in their personal lives, professionallives, and in their communities—the book takesreaders on a journey as individualized as them-selves with beautifully pragmatic instruction, acknowledging the many obstacles and pitfallsthat may impede one’s vision. Once readers under-stand that pitfalls are part of the journey, and notjust a hindrance, the dream continues.

“Image is the word inside of Imagine . . . and withthis extraordinary book, Pastor Ken helps us seethat we are all created in the ‘image’ of God; andtherefore to imagine is to see, through God’simage, a dream so big for our lives that it can onlybe attained through the help of our Creator.Through his masterful visual ministry, Ken’s inner GPSnavigates how life-changing dreams were pur-posefully given to history’s great ‘imagineers’; start-ing with Joseph from Genesis and up to today‘smost influential innovators, to remind us of the trans-formative power that comes when you surrender toGod’s dream for your life.” —David Pack,

Grammy-winning recording artist and music producer

Co-op available

Ken Foreman pastors the Cathedral of Faith in SanJose, California, a multicultural, 12,000+ memberchurch with sites in the San Francisco Bay area, thePhilippines, and online. He lives in San Jose.

Imagine Living Your DreamKen Foreman

Religion/Self-Help, 226 Pages, 6 x 9Four-color InteriorTrade Paper, $14.95 (CAN $17.99)ISBN: 9781937514358Cathedral of FaithAvailableU14. 5-16



Sample interior pages from Imagine Living Your Dream

Major lifestyle changes are almost alwaysprompted by a “wellness wake-up call” that comesin one form or another. The idea behind this book is that wellness wake-up calls don’t have to be organic moments inspired, perhaps, by an upcom-ing class reunion. They can be intentional. With few exceptions, the human body is a self-healing organism that would function perfectly whengiven the things it needs, such as nutrition, exer-cise, and social and spiritual food. Most of the time,however, life gets in the way. The good news isthat everyone has the chance to make right withphysical, emotional, and spiritual needs and to livein a way that allows the body to function better. For those headed in the wrong direction, inaction is a choice. Reversing downward spirals to get lifeback on track requires each person to make achoice to live differently. The scenarios presentedat the beginning of each chapter in the book actas simple barometers to reveal one’s level of well-ness or highlight potential problems in specific well-ness areas—from diet to flexibility, to spirituality and beyond. The results of each scenario intend to guide and motivate everyone to make betterchoices about health and lead to possiblechanges in lifestyle. Each chapter is full of docu-mented data and ideas for exercises, activities, or simple lifestyle changes to support wellness.

“Wellness Wake Up Call is a perfect guide to live ahealthy and balanced lifestyle. Thanks for sharingyour invaluable research and insight.” —Paul Bako,

Major League Baseball player


Author tour to include Baton Rouge, Lafayette,and New Orleans, Louisiana (June); Houston(June); New York/New Jersey (July); Los Angeles(July); and Chicago (August)

Dr. David J. Barczyk is a chiropractor with a robustpractice that includes four locations across South-ern Louisiana and the CEO of ALL !N Wellness. Heand his wife motivate young people to stay fit bycoaching a competitive swim team. He lives inLafayette, Louisiana.

Wellness Wake Up CallDr. David J. Barczyk

Health/Self-Help, 208 Pages, 6.5 x 96 B & W Illustrations, 8 ChartsTrade Paper, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)ISBN: 9781938222023Old Man River Publishing, LLCJuneU14. 6-16



In this inspirational discourse, scholar Sarah Widerand Buddhist leader Daisaku Ikeda celebrate thegreat spiritual and literary figures, East and West,who have inspired their own work as educators,poets, and peace builders, including both the men and the women of the American Renais-sance. They reserve their highest praise, though, for the lesser-known influences, especially teachersand mothers, whose humble, compassionate ac-tions provide the truest foundation for the realiza-tion of ever-greater peace. Ultimately, the book is a tribute to the bonds that give life meaning. Thesebonds are the ones built between friends and fam-ily; those who teach and those we might learnfrom; with the great thinkers of the past who live on in books, poetry, and art; with nature; and mostof all with the best version of ourselves.

Co-op available

Sarah Wider is a professor at Colgate University. Sheis the author of Anna Tilden: Unitarian Culture andthe Problem of Self-Representation and The CriticalReception of Emerson: Unsettling All Things. She livesin Hamilton, New York. Daisaku Ikeda is the founderand president of the Soka Gakkai International. Hehas written and lectured widely on Buddhism, hu-manism, and ethics, and has published dialogueswith global figures such as Arnold Toynbee, LinusPauling, and Mikhail Gorbachev.

The Art of True RelationsConversations on the PoeticHeart of Human PossibilitySarah Wider and Daisaku Ikeda

American Studies/Philosophy, 256 Pages5.5 x 8.5, 1 B & W PhotoTrade Paper, $12.95 (CAN $14.95)ISBN: 9781887917117Ikeda CenterAvailableU14. 7-16



•The American Renaissance usually applies to the years between 1850 and 1855, when Ralph Waldo Emerson gained prominence, and Henry David Thoreau and Walt Whitman produced their signature works, Walden and Leaves of Grass, respectively

•Other writers from this era include Nathanial Hawthorne and Herman Melville

•Emily Dickinson and Harriet Beecher Stowe have both since been included in this group

•Writings from this era are said to promote humanism and "the possibilities of democ-racy." The concept of looking within oneself is shared with Buddhism

Certain to launch a quilting revolution, this instruc-tional guide by award-winning art quilter Jane Sassaman uses vibrant color photos and detailed,easy-to-follow recipes to walk readers through herinnovative process of selecting and combining colors and prints. Based on basic blocks and mini-mal piecing, she transforms personality prints intographically bold quilt masterpieces. Everybodyfrom beginning stitcher to advanced quilter cancreate these dazzling quilt designs, as the authorgoes from easy whole-cloth quilts to more intricate-looking, yet easy-to-make, quilts. The book includes20 years of Sassaman’s work and exercises for making nature-inspired quilts. Sassaman takes twofabrics and a few simple shapes and turns theminto extraordinary quilts, where the shapes lose theirdefinition, seams disappear, and motifs dissolve intoone another. This is the essence of Sassaman style.

Jane Sassaman is a quilt artist and fabric designer.Her art quilts have been shown in many nationaland international exhibits, including Quilt National1989 through 2005 and Contemporary AmericanQuilts, the first major exhibit of American art quilts in England. Her quilt “Willow” was named as one of the 100 Best American Quilts of the Century. Sheis the author of The Quilted Garden. She lives inHarvard, Illinois.

Patchwork SassamanStyleRecipes for Dazzling QuiltsJane Sassaman

Crafts & Hobbies, 168 Pages 8.5 x 11480 Color Photos, 50 Color IllustrationsTrade Paper, $29.95 (CAN $35.99)ISBN: 9780981886039Dragon ThreadsAvailableU14. 8-16



Sample interior page from Patchwork Sassaman Style

Drawing on 15 years of experience from an industryinsider in both home inspection and real estate, thisimportant exposé offers prospective home buyersan honest perspective on the questionable rela-tionship between many realtors and home inspec-tors. By showcasing “who’s really working for who”and what they should be doing (or not doing) fortheir clients, the book educates buyers how tochoose professionals who are truly working in theirbest interest while outlining what a home inspectionis and isn’t. With consumer protection as its primarygoal, the book shows home buyers throughoutNorth America how to correctly invest in homesthat will prevail as an asset rather than a liability.

“This book is a reliable weather report that explainsthe home inspection profession, its significant play-ers, and takes a hard look at the questionable rela-tionships that may shape one of the most expensivepurchases of your lifetime. After my 30 years in thehome inspection business, it was refreshing to reada book that tells the truth, one that guides youthrough the process and gives you the insights tochoose who to hire. I certainly urge first time buyersto read this book carefully before you engage a re-altor, before you hire a home inspector, and beforeyou buy a new home. Bruce certainly gives you theknowledge to wind your way through the minefieldof buying real estate and this book may save youthe heartbreak and expense many others have ex-perienced.” —Stephen Gladstone,

ACI, former president of ASHI


Bruce McClure, RHI, ACI, is a registered home inspector, general contractor, and property man-ager. He is the coordinator of the home inspectionprogram at Conestoga College in Kitchener, On-tario, and a former president and board memberof numerous home inspection organizations.He lives in Mapleton Township, Ontario.

Buy or RunI’m a Real Home Inspector Not a TV Celebrity!Bruce McClure RHI, ACI

Business/Business, 197 Pages, 6.25 x 9.2573 Color Photos, 1 Chart, 2 MapsFour-color InteriorCloth, $29.00 (CAN $30.00)ISBN: 9780992099008Inspectors International Press Inc.AvailableU14. 9-16



According to the National Association of Realtors, existing-home sales at the end of2013 were at their highest since 2006, with 5.09 million units sold

Sample interior images from Buy or Run

For those who love traveling but not the over-whelming expense that results from exploring, thishandbook tackles tourism from a different point ofview, with detailed listings of free travel opportuni-ties available at more than 20 destinations through-out Arizona. The activities, attractions, and eventsfeatured in this unique guide take travelers to sce-nic vistas at the Grand Canyon, the streets of an-cient cliff dwellings, tours of renowned metropolitanmuseums, the best fishing holes in the state, histori-cal tours of the Old West, the hottest birding spots in the United States, rock-hounding for fire agates,hiking into isolated wilderness areas, mountain biking with a view, and much more. Whether a visitor or a local looking for something new and un- usual, this unparalleled compendium of culturaland historical content is designed to give travelersa detailed look into the featured communities and natural highlights of the Grand Canyon State.A season-by-season guide offers insight into the best times of the year to visit the attractions.

“We received the book and absolutely loved it! Thesection on Sedona and the Verde Valley was won-derful.” —Kegn Hall, public relations and events

manager, Sedona Chamber of Commerce

“I loved the book. Full of great information, with aneasy, knowledgeable style.” —Peter Aleshire,

editor in chief, Payson Roundup

“[The book] is chock full of info and I like the sea-sonal approach, good for visitors to the state tochoose where and what to do.” —Kerrick James,

travel journalist

Carina Bissett has written extensively about travel in Arizona and the Southwest. She lives in ColoradoSprings, Colorado.

Free Fun for Everyone:ArizonaCarina Bissett

Travel/Regional: West, 234 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5Trade Paper, $11.95 (CAN $13.99)ISBN: 9780991071906Espy Press/Espy PressMayU14. 10-16



•According to the Arizona Office of Tourism, Arizona hosted 38.1 million overnight visitors in 2012, equal to 104,000 visitors per day

•About 9.4 million overnight visitors, or 25% of the market, were Arizona residents

One relic is lost in an act of fidelity whenPaulus’s blessed sword falls into undeservinghands. One relic is won by testing the strength,endurance, and mercy of the champion whoproves himself worthy of the Blue Eye. But twosouls are shattered in the process. Though Ar-vana serves her penance by choosing a cham-pion, the pure joy of a shacra evades her until aforbidden moment of tenderness. Will the singlekiss endanger the fate of the world and destroyher heart’s longing for solace? This fascinatingtrilogy continues with greater stakes and deeperromance in an unforgettable fantasy world.

“A world of intrigue and choices keeps thereader on edge.” —MV Freeman, author,

Incandescent

Solace ShatteredSolace Book II279 PagesISBN: 9780991158706May

Solace series

This final installment of the Solace Trilogy findsArvana contending with the choices she’smade and the fate of the world on her shoul-ders. In the depths of winter, the Scyon releasesthe powers of Hell to bring forth a second Reck-oning that will overturn world order. But from thedeepest desperation, the fugitive outcasts re-luctantly embark on an impossible quest. Armedonly with a single blessed sword, a dangerousrelic, and the remnants of a shattered love, willsolace arise?

Solace ArisenSolace Book III278 PagesISBN: 9780991158737September



•Also Available: Seeking Solace (ISBN: 9780988273979)•Anna Steffl can be contacted via web (www.annasteffl.com), Facebook

(www.facebook.com/annasteffl), and Twitter (@AnnaKurtzSteffl)

Anna Steffl

Anna Steffl has held a string of wildly unrelated jobs, from frying chicken to one that required applying for a Department of Defense security clearance. She lives in Athens, Georgia.

Fantasy/Romance, 5.25 x 8Trade Paper, $7.99 (CAN $7.99) Each

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Can one boy stand between two kingdoms atwar? Jaevid Broadfeather has grown up as awartime refugee, hiding from the world because of his mixed racial heritage. He feels his future ishopeless, until a chance encounter with a wilddragon lands him in Blybrig Academy—a placeusually forbidden to anyone but the rich and royal.But Jaevid’s case is special; no dragon has volun-tarily chosen a rider in decades, so the proud ridersof Blybrig must begrudgingly let him join their brotherhood despite his bloodline. Lieutenant SileDerrick, a sternly tempered man with a mysteriouspast, becomes his instructor and immediately takesa peculiar interest in Jaevid’s future. While strug-gling through the rigorous physical demands oftraining, things begin to go awry. Jaevid witnessesthe king’s private guards kidnapping Sile in thedead of night. When none of the elder riders arewilling to help him, Jaevid begins a dangerous adventure to save his instructor. Everything Jaevidlearned at the academy will now be put to the ultimate test.

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Nicole Conway is a former freelance graphic artistfor promotional companies and is now a full-timewriter. She enjoys hiking, camping, shopping, cook-ing, and spending time with her family and friends.She lives in Valdosta, Georgia.

FledglingNicole Conway

Young Adult: Fiction/Fantasy, Ages 12 & Up,Grades 7 and UP, 296 Pages, 5 x 8Trade Paper, $12.99 (CAN $13.99)ISBN: 9781939765680Month9Books, LLCMayU14. 12-16



In its previous digital incarnation, the title hassold more than 30,000 copies and has toppedthe fantasy charts at various resellers

This richly imagined universe from an acclaimed fix-ture of YA storytelling introduces a the young witchBromwyn, a strong heroine who wields great power.Five years ago, Bromwyn refused a gift from thepowerful fairy king. Tonight, on Midsummer, that decision comes back to haunt her. When her bestfriend Rusty picks the wrong pocket, he andBromwyn are all that stand between their villageand the rampaging fairies who have pushedthrough the World Door. If they cannot outwit thefairy king and queen before the World Door closesat sunrise, the friends will lose everything—their village, Bromwyn’s magic, and Rusty’s life.

“Realistic and compassionate. . . . the writing isnever preachy, and it allows an interesting explo-ration of both intensely personal food issues andglobal ones.” —School Library Journal,

starred review of Hunger

“Rage is raw and real, a truly dark, honest look atself-harm and the teenage psyche. Kessler left mebreathless.” —Heather Brewer, author,

The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod

“Jackie Morse Kessler has a keen eye for capturingthe awkward uncertainty of adolescence, whichshe wraps quite deliciously in a coating of mystery,fright, and suspense. Loss is a treat for readers, aone-of-a-kind, twisty turny carnival ride.”

—Andrew Smith, author, The Marbury Lens

Jackie Morse Kessler is the author of the acclaimedYA series Riders of the Apocalypse, published byHarcourt/Graphia. The first two books in the quar-tet, Hunger and Rage, are YALSA Quick Picks forReluctant Readers; in addition, Hunger has beennominated for several awards while Rage is an In-ternational Reading Association YA Choice. Breath,Loss, and Rage are Junior Library Guild selections.She lives in Delmar, New York.

To Bear an Iron KeyJackie Morse Kessler

Young Adult: Fiction/Fantasy, 250 Pages5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paper, $12.99 (CAN $15.99)ISBN: 9781939765192Month9Books, LLCMayU14. 13-16



The author's previous titles have sold more than 5,000 copies

After her family moves to Maryland and her daddeploys to Afghanistan, Sadie gets a new younghorse named Lucky who proves to be a handful—but all of that is just the beginning of the trouble inthis young adult novel. Together, Sadie and Luckyencounter horse thieves, Maryland storms, and un-wanted horses destined for auction and uncertainfutures. Sadie makes it her personal mission to savethese animals, meeting fellow people dedicated torescuing horses along the way, while learning thatothers are driven only by greed. In this highly antici-pated sequel, strong-willed Sadie faces new chal-lenges with both horses and people. After her firsthorse show is disrupted, she wants to make her fa-ther proud and she wants to help others, but wherewill she find the courage to overcome her fears?Filled with action, intrigue, and heart, this sequelabout Sadie delivers an unforgettable story aboutthe power of finding strength through experienceand reflection.

Co-op available

Valerie Ormond is a former Naval intelligence offi-cer, a freelance writer, and a contributor to 5 MustKnow Secrets for Today’s College Girl. She is the author of Believing in Horses, which won the MilitaryWriters Society of America Gold Medal for YoungAdult Books, the Gold Medal for Children’s Litera-ture in the Stars and Flags Book Awards, and theParent Tested Parent Approved Best Product andOfficial Winners Seal of Approval. She lives in Bowie, Maryland.

Believing in Horses, TooValerie Ormond

Children’s: Fiction/Horses, Ages 9–12, Grades 4–7232 Pages, 5 x 8Trade Paper, $11.95 (CAN $11.95)ISBN: 9780973633047JB Max PublishingAvailableU14. 14-16



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Believing in Horses9780973633023

•The author's previous title has sold more than 3,000 copies

•The author regularly visits schools, reading from the book and facilitating an infor-mation session

•A companion study guide, Teacher's Tack for Believing In Horses, provides teachers with lessons based on the book and studyquestions are available online for free

This alphabet primer for the new technology gener-ation—and its parents—brings essential codingwords and concepts to young developers-in-training. Featuring beautiful modern tech illustra-tions and introducing the rich vocabulary of theweb-design world through whimsical, geekyrhyme, this unique ABC picture book doubles as afun and fascinating foray into the World Wide Web.Certain to amuse, inspire, and educate, it is theperfect fit for any web-creative parent or gift giver.

John C. Vanden-Heuvel Sr. is a web designer withmore than 20 years of experience in publicationdesign. He founded children’s book publisher,Code Babies Media, in 2011. He is the author ofCSS for Babies, HTML for Babies, and Web Design for Babies 2.0. He lives in New York City. Andrey Ostrovsky, MD, is a pediatrician and social entre-preneur. He is the cofounder and CEO of Care at Hand. He lives in Boston. Tom Holmes is a free-lance graphic designer and digital illustrator basedin Glasgow, Scotland.

ABCs of the WebAlphabet Primer for Young Developers in TrainingJohn C. Vanden-Heuvel Sr. and

Andrey Ostrovsky, MDIllustrations by Tom Holmes

Children’s: Picture Books/Children’s: Novelty28 Pages, 8.25 x 9.2530 Color Illustrations, Four-color InteriorBoard Book, $12.95 (CAN $15.99)ISBN: 9780988472617Code BabiesAvailableU14. 15-16




Sample interior page spreads from ABCs of the Web



The Verbal MathLesson Book 1Step-by-Step MathWithout Pencil or PaperSecond edition193 PagesISBN: 9780913063279

The first book of the series intro-duces children to the basic con-cept of adding and subtracting,and works its way up to mathproblems involving numbers withdouble digits. The book is meantfor children between the ages of 4 and 7.


The third book of the series is meant for children betweenthe ages of 10 and 12.

Michael Levin, MD, and Charan Langton, MS

Everyone thinks kids hate math. But the truth is, kids don’t hate math—they hate worksheets! Writing down equations takes fine motor skills that young children haven’t yet developed, makingthe process of learning math difficult and tedious. Math done mentally, or verbal math, makesmath fun. Children see math problems as a game and a challenge. In the second editionsof these pioneering educational bestsellers, handwriting is removed from math problems to helpchildren cement fundamental mathematical skills so that they may solve problems without havingto do any writing at all. Developed as a supplement to traditional math education, the lessons arecompletely comprehensive, step-by-step, and leave no area undone.

Michael Levin, MD, is a physician specializing in behavioral and learning problems in young children.Charan Langton, MS, is an engineer. She writes a blog at www.complextoreal.com. They are the authors of Big Words for Little Kids and The Reading Lesson. They both live in San Ramon, California.

Verbal Math Lesson series



The second book of the seriesis meant for children betweenthe ages of 8 and 10.

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Remember BostonPhotographs by Douglas Potoksky96 Pages, 11 x 8.5Cloth$39.95 (CAN $47.99)ISBN: 9780615898278Green Circle Press

Sugared OrangeBeata Zatorska andSimon Target312 Pages, 8.625 x 10.25Cloth$35.00 (CAN $35.00)ISBN: 9780956699220Tabula Books

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FireballRobert Matzen400 Pages, 6 x 9Cloth$26.95 (CAN $31.95)ISBN: 9780988502512Paladin Communications/GoodKnight Books

Crazy for YouClair Applewhite156 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5Trade Paper$14.95 (CAN $17.99)ISBN: 9781940586007Smoking Gun Publishing, LLC

The Yamas & NiyamasDeborah Adele192 Pages, 5.5 x 7.5Trade Paper$12.95 (CAN $13.95)ISBN: 9780974470641On-Word Bound Books

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Crazy for You Claire Applewhite156 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5, TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $17.99) ISBN: 9781940586007 SMOKING GUN PUBLISHING, LLC

Do I Have To? What If I Don’t Want To . . . Jamie Anderson, Christinia Cheung and Beth O’Connor Illustrations by Hsiao-Yen Chi31 PAGES, 8.5 X 9.75, 54 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONSCLOTH, $19.95 (CAN $21.00) ISBN: 9780615346373 INST. FOR COLLABORATIVE COMMUNICATION

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The Handyman Christopher Watson360 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5, 1 B & W PHOTO, TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $17.99) ISBN: 9780990009139 HOLLADAY HOUSE PUBLISHING

Healthy Foods from A to Z / Comida sana de la A a la Z 2015 Calendar / Calendario 2015 Edited by Stephanie Maze Photographs by Renée Comet36 PAGES, 12 X 12, 146 COLOR PHOTOS, 1 COLOR ILLUSTRATION, 4 CHARTS, 16 GRAPHSWALL, $14.95 (CAN $17.99) ISBN: 9780983498339 MOONSTONE PRESS LLC

IdeaSpotting How to Find Your Next Great Idea Sam Harrison256 PAGES, 5.25 X 7.25, 3 B & W PHOTOS, 200 LINE DRAWINGSTRADE PAPER, $14.99 (CAN $17.99) ISBN: 9780974499659 MACHILLOCK PUBLISHING

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O, Democracy! Kathleen Rooney416 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5, CLOTH, $24.00 (CAN $28.00) ISBN: 9780984651092 FIFTH STAR PRESS, NFP

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Team Renaissance The Art, Science and Politics of Great Teams Second editionRichard E. Spoon and Jan Risher208 PAGES, 8.5 X 9.25, TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $23.99) ISBN: 9781938222016 OLD MAN RIVER PUBLISHING, LLC

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12 Happy Hours J. K. O’Hanlon120 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5, 72 COLOR PHOTOSTRADE PAPER, $12.95 (CAN $12.95) ISBN: 9780988273948 EVENSO PRESS, LLC

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Blueprint for Theocracy The Christian Right’s Vision for America James C. Sanford288 PAGES, 6 X 9TRADE PAPER, $18.00 (CAN $21.99) ISBN: 9780974704241

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Forks A Quest for Culture, Cuisine, and Connection. Three Years. Five Continents. One Motorcycle. Allan Karl280 PAGES, 10.5 X 9.25, 700 COLOR PHOTOS, 35 MAPS, CLOTH, $39.00 (CAN $45.00) ISBN: 9780989441810 WORLDRIDER PUBLISHING & PRESS

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Let Me Live Voices of Youth Incarcerated Edited by Save The Kids138 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5, TRADE PAPER, $12.00 (CAN $13.99) ISBN: 9781936900220 ARISSA MEDIA GROUP, LLC

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Seeking Solace Book I Solace Anna Steffl274 PAGES, 5.25 X 8, TRADE PAPER, $7.99 (CAN $7.99) ISBN: 9780988273979 EVENSO PRESS, LLC

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Spookiest Lighthouses Discover America’s Most Haunted Lighthouses Terrance Zepke138 PAGES, 6 X 9, TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $17.99) ISBN: 9780985539856 SAFARI PUBLISHING

Steps to Small Business Start-Up Everything You Need to Know to Turn Your Idea Into a Successful Business Eighth edition Linda Pinson232 PAGES, 8.5 X 11, TRADE PAPER, $24.95 (CAN $29.99) ISBN: 9780944205594 OUT OF YOUR MIND . . . AND INTO THE MARKETPLACE

Thank God I Had a Gun True Accounts of Self-Defense Second edition Chris Bird400 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5, 68 B & W PHOTOS, 2 MAPS, TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $23.95)ISBN: 9780983590156 PRIVATEER PUBLICATIONS

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