Daily Bread

A Bible verse for every day of the year, for prayer and contemplation. Includes a place for your own notes to inspire daily spiritual growth.

Padded hardcover
4 3/4 x 7 1/2 • 368 pages • $9.95

ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-338-6

Inspirational

No Room at the Inn
Nell Navillus

The miracle of the nativity told from the point of view of the innkeeper’s children.

Hardcover w/ jacket
9 x 11• 32 pages • $12.95

ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-343-0

Christmas

The Fourth Wise Man
Nell Navillus

A peasant boy tags along with the three wise men and experiences the miracle of Jesus’ birth.

Hardcover w/ jacket
9 x 11• 32 pages • $12.95

ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-341-6

Christmas

The Redneck Night Before Christmas
E.J. Sullivan

The traditional tale as you’ve never heard it before.

Hardcover w/ jacket
9 x 11• 32 pages • $12.95

ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-344-7

Christmas

Santa's Christmas Prayer
Nell Navillus

During an unscheduled Christmas Eve stop, Santa visits a country church where he prays for the greatest gift of all.

Hardcover w/ jacket
9 x 11• 32 pages • $12.95

ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-342-3

Christmas

Art of War
Sun Tzu

An illustrated, must-have edition of Sun Tzu’s classic.

Hardcover w/ jacket
4-color throughout
10 x 13 • 576 pages • $75.00

ISBN-10: 1-60261-280-3
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-280-8

OCTOBER 2008
Philosophy

The Book of Five Rings
Miyamoto Musashi

An exclusive new translation of the classic text on martial arts, The Book of Five Rings offers an insightful look into the strategy of winning. Its practical applications extend far beyond martial artists to all who want to incorporate the mastery of conflict into their professional and personal lives. This book, a must for the philosophical library of those who admire the samurai tradition, is made new and relevant to today in this exclusive translation by William Ridgeway, an expert in the way of the samurai.

Hardcover w/ jacket
5 3/8 x 8 1/4 • 224 pages • $12.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-309-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-309-6

JUNE 2008
Philosophy

The Way of the Bow

Kyudo, Japanese archery, is one of Japan’s oldest traditions. It is one of the most aesthetically pleasing of all Japanese martial ways, and it is one of the most spiritual. Kyudo has no real practical uses in self-defense, but its principles presented in The Way of the Bow can be applied to every day life. Topics covered include training, techniques, customs, uniforms, equipment, and history. Also includes a glossary of terms.

Hardcover w/ jacket
5 3/8 x 8 1/4 • 224 pages • $12.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-312-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-312-6

JUNE 2008
Philosophy

The Sword and the Mind
Yagu Munenori

The Sword and the Mind is the merging of the ideas and experiences of Hidetsuna, Muneyoshi, and Munenori, three swordsmen in 16th- and 17th-century Japan. An exquisite guide to Japanese swordsmanship and strategy, this brand new translation offers martial artists and anyone looking to apply tactical wisdom to their lives an insightful look into the fundamentals of strategy. This translation from the ancient Japanese by William Ridgeway, a lifelong student of the way of the samurai, is a fresh and never-more-relevant addition to the library of every admirer of strategic philosophy.

Hardcover w/ jacket
5 3/8 x 8 1/4 • 224 pages • $12.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-311-7
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-311-9

OCTOBER 2008
Philosophy

Hagakure

Drawn from a collection of commentaries by the samurai, Yamamoto Tsunetomo, Hagakure contains insight and instruction into what it truly means to be a warrior. As relevant today as it was when written in the early 1700s, Hagakure covers many topics including loyalty, honor, and integrity. This brand new translation brings a new look into this practical and spiritual guide for warriors of all types.

Hardcover w/ jacket
5 3/8 x 8 1/4 • 464 pages • $12.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-308-7
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-308-9

APRIL 2008
Philosophy

What They Said

Encompassing thirty centuries of human history, What They Said is the most comprehensive and extensive collection of its kind. The quotations in this volume, drawn from sources both ancient and contemporary, will entice readers with their humor and poignancy. Classic sources such as Shakespeare, the Bible, and Homer’s The Odyssey are cited along with more up-to-date references, including popular movies, songs, and television shows. The advice of sages, the foresight of philosophers, the spiritual warnings of clergymen, the pandering of politicians, the observations of scientists, and the musings of poets all come into focus within the pages of What They Said.

Hardcover with jacket
8 x 10 1/4 • 1431 pages • $39.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-207-2
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-207-5

FEBRUARY 2008
Reference

The Official National Bartenders Association Martini Guide

The comprehensive guide from the experts.

Pleather w/ hidden Wire-o
4 3/8 x 7 3/4 • 256 pages • $12.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-302-8
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-302-7

MAY 2008
Cocktails

365 Easy Chicken Recipes

Here in one collection are the 365 of the very best, easy, and most delicious chicken recipes ever compiled. These proven recipes are guaranteed to save you precious time and energy in the grocery store and the kitchen. From appetizers and salads to main courses, 365 Easy Chicken Recipes includes a mouth-watering dish for every day: Chicken Enchilada Dip, Chicken Flautas with Hot Avocado Sauce, Chicken Caesar Salad, Grilled Chicken Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette, Caribbean Stewed Chicken, White Chicken Chili, Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Asian Chicken Stir-Fry, Creamy Curried Chicken over Rice, Garlic Chicken Pizza, Sweet-and-Sour Chicken, Tortilla-Crusted Chicken, and many more!

Trade paper
5 7/8 x 8 7/8 • 286 pages • $9.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-284-6
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-284-6

MARCH 2008
Cooking

365 Easy Slow-Cooker Recipes

Here in one collection are the 365 of the very best, easy, and most delicious slow cooker recipes ever compiled. These proven recipes are guaranteed to save you precious time and energy in the grocery store and the kitchen. From appetizers and salads to main courses, 365 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes includes a mouth-watering dish for every day: Bacon Onion Dip, Chili con Queso, Fresh Veggie Lasagna, Home-Style Baked Beans, Mixed Rice Pilaf, Bayou Gumbo, Black Bean Chili, Italian Wedding Soup, Babyback Ribs, Lamb and Veggie Curry, Teriyaki Steak, Chicken and Dumplings, Maple-Glazed Turkey Breast, Bananas Foster, Blueberry Cobbler, and many more!

Trade paper
5 7/8 x 8 7/8 • 286 pages • $9.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-285-4
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-285-3

MARCH 2008
Cooking

The Big Bad A** Book of Sports
Lyn Scarbrough and Ben Cook

Giant edition of sports facts, photos, stats, features, inside stories, trivia, and off-the-wall sidebars. Written by two nationally known, career sports journalists, The Big Bad-A** Book of Sports is packed with photos and fascinating details. The perfect gift for every sports fan.

Trade paper
8 x 9 1/2 • 700 pages • $29.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-007-X
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-007-1

JUNE 2008
Sports

On The John University: Great Thinkers

A short course on history¹s greatest thinkers. Receive your diploma and be qualified to make impressive cocktail party conversation!

Trade paper
5 1/2 x 8 • 524 pages •$16.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-317-6
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-317-1

AUGUST 2008
Humor

On The John University: Sports History

A short course in sports history. Receive your diploma and be qualified to make impressive cocktail party conversation!

Trade paper
5 1/2 x 8 • 524 pages • $16.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-318-4
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-318-8

AUGUST 2008
Humor

On The John University: U.S. History

A short course in U.S. history. Receive your diploma and be qualified to make impressive cocktail party conversation!

Trade paper
5 1/2 x 8 • 524 pages • $16.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-319-2
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-319-5

AUGUST 2008
Humor

On The John University: World History

A short course in world history. Receive your diploma and be qualified to make impressive cocktail party conversation!

Trade paper
5 1/2 x 8 • 524 pages • $16.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-320-6
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-320-1

AUGUST 2008
Humor

The Civil War Bathroom Reader

Plunge into American history with this collection of trivia, anecdotes, historical insights and back stories, little known facts, inside stories, people profiles, and other short informational entries about everything Civil War related.

Trade paper
5 1/2 x 8 • 524 pages • $16.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-310-9
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-310-2

OCTOBER 2008
Humor

It’s an Alabama Thing
Ellen Patrick

An affectionate portrait of the contrasts between the old and new parts of daily life in Alabama.

Hardcover w/ jacket, 2-color throughout

5 1/2 x 6 5/8 • 32 pages • $9.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-316-8
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-316-4

MARCH 2008
Regional/Humor

A Florida Christmas

A heart-warming collection of Christmas stories evoking the authentic character of Florida. Includes stories from Jimmy Buffett, Ernest Hemingway, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Stephen Crane and other Florida writers.

Hardcover with jacket
5 1/4 x 7 1/4 • 192 pages • $14.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-003-7
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-003-3

SEPTEMBER 2008
Christmas/Regional

Songs of Christmas and the Stories Behind Them

When the season rolls around and the carolers sing out, how often do we actually know the story behind the song? Songs of Christmas provides fascinating and sometimes surprising enlightenment for every reader who cherishes our most beloved holiday hymns and carols. From Silent Night to Jingle Bells, Joy to the World to Sleigh Ride, the Christmas songs detailed here will delight readers everywhere with their amazing origins and varied creators. A holiday classic for every family library.

Hardcover w/jacket
5 1/4 x 7 1/4 • 240 pages • $14.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-268-4
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-268-6

SEPTEMBER 2008
Christmas

Traditions of Christmas and the Stories Behind Them

Christmas traditions are the essence of our eternal celebrations of family, home, and the gift of Christ’s birth. The facets of these beautiful traditions are as countless and diverse as the many cultures and countries of the world. Readers of this collectible volume will journey through the wealth of Christmas tradition with fascinating folklore, spiritual inspirations, and the real stories behind the most meaningful and memorable aspects of our cherished Christmas holiday season. Some of the stories included in this volume are the origins of Santa Claus and other Christmas figures; Christmas celebrations around the world; the history of Christmas trees, wreaths, and mistletoe; and the traditions of gift-giving.

Hardcover w/jacket
5 1/4 x 7 1/4 • 240 pages • $14.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-269-2
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-269-3

SEPTEMBER 2008
Christmas

Cottages

Charming photography of the world¹s coziest cottages.

Hardcover w/ jacket
4-color throughout
8 1/4 x 7 3/4 • 208 pages • $17.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-290-0
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-290-7

JUNE 2008
Photography

Porches

The welcome mat is out on this showcase of classic porches.

Hardcover w/ jacket
4-color throughout

8 1/4 x 7 3/4 • 208 pages • $17.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-306-0
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-306-5

JUNE 2008
Photography

8-Minute Crosswords
Myles Mellor

90 timed crossword puzzles. Can you finish in 8 minutes?

Partially hidden Wire-O bound paper
8 7/16 x 10 • 94 pages • $7.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-263-3
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-263-1

MAY 2008
Games

11-Minute Crosswords
Myles Mellor

90 timed crossword puzzles. Can you finish in 11 minutes?

Partially hidden Wire-O bound paper
8 7/16 x 10 • 94 pages • $7.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-256-0
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-256-3

MAY 2008
Games

15-Minute Crosswords
Myles Mellor

90 timed crossword puzzles. Can you finish in 15 minutes?

Partially hidden Wire-O bound paper
8 7/16 x 10 • 94 pages • $7.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-257-9
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-257-0

MAY 2008
Games

20-Minute Crosswords
Myles Mellor

90 timed crossword puzzles. Can you finish in 20 minutes?

Partially hidden Wire-O bound paper
8 7/16 x 10 • 94 pages • $7.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-258-7
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-258-7

MAY 2008
Games

25-Minute Crosswords
Myles Mellor

90 timed crossword puzzles. Can you finish in 25 minutes?

Partially hidden Wire-O bound paper
8 7/16 x 10 • 94 pages • $7.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-259-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-259-4

MAY 2008
Games

30-Minute Crosswords
Myles Mellor

90 timed crossword puzzles. Can you finish in 30 minutes?

Partially hidden Wire-O bound paper
8 7/16 x 10 • 94 pages • $7.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-260-9
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-260-0

MAY 2008
Games

45-Minute Crosswords
Myles Mellor

90 timed crossword puzzles. Can you finish in 45 minutes?

Partially hidden Wire-O bound paper
8 7/16 x 10 • 94 pages • $7.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-261-7
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-261-7

MAY 2008
Games

60-Minute Crosswords
Myles Mellor

90 timed crossword puzzles. Can you finish in 60 minutes?

Partially hidden Wire-O bound paper
8 7/16 x 10 • 94 pages • $7.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-262-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-262-4

MAY 2008
Games

Selected Poems of John Donne
John Donne

The poetry of Donne in a convenient pocket volume.

Hardcover w/ jacket
4 1/2 x 7 • 144 pages • $6.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-295-1
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-295-2

FEBRUARY 2008
Poetry

Selected Poems of John Keats
John Keats

The poetry of Keats in a convenient pocket volume.

Hardcover w/ jacket
4 1/2 x 7 • 144 pages • $6.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-296-X
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-296-9

FEBRUARY 2008
Poetry

Selected Poems of Robert and Elizabeth Browning
Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning

The poetry of the Brownings in a convenient pocket volume.

Hardcover w/ jacket
4 1/2 x 7 • 144 pages • $6.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-307-9
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-307-2

FEBRUARY 2008
Poetry

Selected Poems of William Blake
William Blake

The poetry of Blake in a convenient pocket volume.

Hardcover w/ jacket
4 1/2 x 7 • 144 pages • $6.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-313-3
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-313-3

FEBRUARY 2008
Poetry

Selected Poems of William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare

The poetry of Shakespeare in a convenient pocket volume.

Hardcover w/ jacket
4 1/2 x 7 • 144 pages • $6.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-314-1
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-314-0

FEBRUARY 2008
Poetry

Selected Poems of William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth

The poetry of Wordsworth in a convenient pocket volume.

Hardcover w/ jacket
4 1/2 x 7 • 144 pages • $6.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-315-X
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-315-7

FEBRUARY 2008
Poetry

Love Signs

Find your perfect match with this astrological guide to love.

Trade paper
6 7/16 x 6 15/16 • 256 pages • $12.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-300-1
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-300-3

OCTOBER 2008
New Age

The Dream Book

Dreams allow us to visit places we’ve never really been, offer a venue to say things we might not actually say, and grant superhuman abilities to accomplish the impossible. Dreams may be pleasant or scary, long or short, in color or black and white. They entertain us, inform us, and may even warn us. But one thing they all have in common is the ability to leave us wondering what they mean. With nearly 700 common and some not-so-common items and concepts that might appear in your dreams, The Dream Book is a complete guide to dream interpretation. Conveniently arranged in alphabetical order and cross referenced for easy access, it offers insight into the people, places, colors, numbers, objects, and subjects that inhabit our dreams. From A to Z, it answers your questions about what your dreams are telling you.

Trade paper
6 x 6 3/16 • 486 pages • $12.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-321-4
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-321-8

OCTOBER 2008
New Age

The Green Guide to Daily Living

Everyone wants to go green, but where do you start? The Green Guide to Daily Living makes living more lightly on the planet easy to accomplish through small adjustments in daily life. Packed with facts and bottom-line information that simplify choices for harried consumers who are overwhelmed by too many options and printed on recycled paper. From grocery shopping and housecleaning to driving, traveling, and contributing to your community greening effort, The Green Guide to Daily Living organizes facts in short, reader-friendly text with lots of bullet points, lists, and sidebars for quick digestion and incorporation into daily life. Facts and how-tos include: conserving water and energy, toxin checklist, calculating your carbon footprint, evaluating your planetary impact, making your own natural personal care products, eco vacations, and biofuels.

Trade paper
5 3/4 x 8 5/16 • 500 pages • $14.95

ISBN-10: 1-60261-322-2
ISBN-13: 978-1-60261-322-5

NOVEMBER 2008
Nature