BOOKS F OR R E V IE W S P R I N G
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BIOGRAPHY
1 GLORIOUS TIMES
Adventures of the Craighead Naturalists Tom Benjey As teenagers, the twins popularize falconry. Their numerous National Geographic articles and Newbery-winning sister inspire others to love nature while their father saves the Everglades. 978-1-936161-48-5 | $18.95 | Paperback Available from Ingram Tuxedo Press Tuxedo-Press.com Orders@Tuxedo-Press.com
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
4 EXIT SIGNS
The Expressway to Selling Your Company with Pride and Profit Pamela Dennis, PhD An authoritive source for how to sell and leave the business you spent your life building. Step-by-step, Exit Signs helps owners through the entire process. 978-1-942497-07-3 | $29.95 | Paperback Available from Ingram Six Degrees Publishing Group SustainableBusinessPress.com publisher@SixDegreesPublishing.Com
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS BIOGRAPHY
2 NEWCOMERS’ ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Jewish Immigrants from Upper Hungary/Slovakia (1806 –1953) A. Robert Neurath Life stories and accomplishments of successful immigrants from the territory of the present Slovak Republic who settled in one of the following countries: United States, Israel (Palestine), England, Australia, etc. 978-0615852690 | $62.00 | Hardcover Available from Ingram LightningSource; Barnes & Noble Neurath Publishing historyibooks2.org
5 SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE & GOVERNMENT PENSIONS Get the Most Out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits
Joseph Matthews Big changes coming in 2016 to the rules for claiming Social Security benefits. Two strategies used by couples to maximize their benefits are going away. 9781413322354 | $29.99 | Paperback Available from Ingram; Baker & Taylor; American Wholesale Book NOLO www.nolo.com simone@nolo.com BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
6 UNQUESTIONED BRILLIANCE
Navigating a Fundamental Leadership Trap
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
RAIN ON MY PARADE 3 DON’T Living A Good Life With Alzheimer’s Dr. Richard Fenker, PhD This warm, positive book for people with Alzheimer’s/dementia and their caregivers offers hope and a concrete path for living a full life. 978-0-9894600-4-0 | $24.95 | Hardcover Available from Ingram Cimarron Press MindPartner.org editor@CimarronInternational.com
John Austin, PhD We relive the failures of others and convince ourselves we would have acted differently. This book offers practical techniques for avoiding overconfidence and limiting mindsets. 978-0-9967037-0-3 | $16.99 | Paperback Available from Amazon; Barnes & Noble; Fisher Baldwin Press UnquestionedBrilliance.com austin@threetranslationleadership.com
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CHILDREN’S
7 A BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR MOTHER EARTH Laurenn Prater Barker One of eight Lae Lae books, it celebrates earth’s diversity of people and wildlife. The 44-page story and activity book includes fun facts and teaching suggestions. 978-0-9824172-6-3 $9.95 | Paperback Expressions Studio laelae.com | Artlark17@aol.com
8 GREEN BEAN! GREEN BEAN! Patricia Thomas A freckled-faced young gardener opens a packet of seeds. And the magic begins! Crisp verses take the reader through the growing season 9781584695431 | $16.95 | Hardcover 9781584695448 | $8.95 | Paperback Available from Amazon; Barnes & Noble Dawn Publications www.dawnpub.com orders@dawnpub.com
CHILDREN’S
11 INSPIRATIONAL NURSERY RHYMES Be Responsible Like Max
Todd & Jackie Courtney This book empowers the child to take personal responsibility for oneself in brushing teeth, cleaning up, getting dressed and other day to day activities. 978-0-9903752-7-2 $8.99 | Boardbook | $1.99 | eBook Available from Inspired Imaginations, LLC InspirationalNurseryRhymes.com info@InspirationalNurseryRhymes.com
12 INSPIRATIONAL NURSERY RHYMES Get Inspired with Max
Todd & Jackie Courtney This book teaches the child to believe in oneself and to utilize the power of the mind to create happy outcomes. 978-0-9903752-2-7 $8.99 | Boardbook | $1.99 | eBook Available from Inspired Imaginations, LLC InspirationalNurseryRhymes.com info@InspirationalNurseryRhymes.com
13 INSPIRATIONAL NURSERY RHYMES Giving Thanks with Max
9 OVER ON THE FARM Marianne Berkes Welcome to the farm, where pigs roll, goats nibble, and turkeys strut! Count, clap, and sing along while learning about life on a classic farm. 9781584695486 | $16.95 | Hardcover 9781584695493 | $8.95 | Paperback Available from Amazon; Barnes & Noble Dawn Publications www.dawnpub.com orders@dawnpub.com
10 WILD ONES
Observing City Critters Carol L. Malnor Wild ones are moving into the city! Follow the dog Scooter as he wanders an urban landscape, seeing many wild animals and not seeing even more. 9781584695530 | $16.95 | Hardcover 9781584695547 | $8.95 | Paperback Available from Amazon; Barnes & Noble Dawn Publications www.dawnpub.com orders@dawnpub.com
Todd & Jackie Courtney This teaches the power of gratitude and how giving thanks for the little things in life not only makes oneself happy, but others happy too. 978-0-9903752-4-1 $8.99 | Boardbook | $1.99 | eBook Available from Inspired Imaginations, LLC InspirationalNurseryRhymes.com info@InspirationalNurseryRhymes.com
14 MAX & CHARLIE Zack Lieberman Illustrated by Louis Neubert A boy chases his dog through the dreamed chaos of New York City. 978-0-9969298-0-6 $34.95 | Hardback 978-0-9969298-1-3 $19.95 | Paperback 978-0-9969298-2-0 $14.99 | eBook Available from Ingram; Baker & Taylor; maxandcharlie.com/sell EXIT STRATEGY new media maxandcharlie.com | contact@exitstrategy.tv
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CHILDREN’S
15 THE GREAT CARP ESCAPE Irish Beth Maddock “A Christian kids’ book with a message about respecting all life.... For young children who enjoy the outdoors and whose parents would like to enhance their moral teachings.” —Kirkus Reviews 978-1-4866-0508-8 $12.99 | Paperback Available from Ingram; Amazon; Barnes & Noble Word Alive Press irishbethmaddock.com info@irishbethmaddock.com
THE GROUND SHAKES 16 WHEN An Earthquake Coping Book for Children Irit Almog & Shoshana Wheeler Teaches relaxation and safety techniques in the event of an earthquake. Addresses both the physical and emotional needs of a child in an effective and enjoyable way. 978-965-7680-02-5 $10.99 | Paperback Available from Children 911 Resources bit.ly/1PgTkrM shoshana.wheeler@gmail.com
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
19 USNA: THE UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA Harry Kalensky, Davy Longworth, Allan Stanleigh; Art and Illustrations by Dave Casey The future—Canada and the U.S.—a new country. Undelivered promises. A rebel movement emerges after the amalgamation. USNA: the story of the rebellion. 978-0-9809701-3-5 | $14.95 | Paperback 978-0-9809701-2-8 | $5.75 | eBook Available from Independent Publishers Group USNA Publishing Inc. usna.ca | usnanovel@gmail.com COMPUTERS
20 LINKEDIN IN 30 MINUTES (2ND EDITION) Angela Rose How to create a rock-solid LinkedIn profile and build connections that matter. In LinkedIn In 30 Minutes, author Angela Rose will show you how to make a rock-solid LinkedIn profile and expand your network. 9781939924520 | $11.99 | Paperback Available from Ingram, CreateSpace i30 Media linkedin.in30minutes.com info@in30minutes.com
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
17 ASK ME ABOUT POLYAMORY The Best of Kimchi Cuddles
Tikva Wolf “Kimchi Cuddles is a snapshot of our changing culture. A warm-hearted, wise, and brave comic.” —Dr. Anya, author of Opening Love 978-0-9964601-1-8 | $24.95 | Paperback 978-0-9964601-2-5 | $9.99 | eBook Available from Ingram; Baker & Taylor; Itasca Books Thorntree Press bit.ly/1SEzVU1 press@thorntreepress.com
21 TWITTER IN 30 MINUTES (3RD EDITION) Ian Lamont How to connect with interesting people, write great tweets, and find information that’s relevant to you. This unofficial Twitter user guide uses plain English, step-by-step instructions, and lots of examples from real Twitter users. 9781939924476 | $11.99 | Paperback Available from Ingram, CreateSpace i30 Media twitter.in30minutes.com info@in30minutes.com COOKING
18 EYE OF THE DRONE
Volume 2, Wild Cats: Around the Globe with Suki & Finch Rebecca Merry Murdock Suki and Finch devise a plan to protect the trees—home to the Eurasian Lynx and Siberian Tiger. K-POG will do everything to stop them. 978-0992041380 $24.99 | Paperback Available from Ingram, Amazon/Advantage Bark & Howl Press Ltd. barkandhowlpress.com hello@barkandhowl.com
22 THE GREAT AMERICAN EAT-RIGHT COOKBOOK Jeanne Besser and Colleen Doyle, MS, RD The Great American Eat-Right Cookbook offers 140 great-tasting, good-for-you, simple recipes, ranging from familiar and satisfying weeknight standbys to guestworthy entrees. 978-0-944235935 | $29.95 | Hardcover Available from Independent Publishers Group; American Cancer Society American Cancer Society cancer.org/bookstore acsbooks@cancer.org
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EDUCATION
23 PRINCE OR PAUPER
Think Like the Rich and Beat the System That’s Rigged to Create a Peasant Class Peter Yachimski The American dream is in peril, and propaganda blocks the path to success. A financial advisor reveals strategies for long-term personal financial freedom, wealth, and prosperity. 978-0-9860538-4-9 | $12.95 | Paperback 978-0-9860538-5-6 | $3.99 | eBook Available from Ingram; Amazon More Cowbell Books MoreCowbellBooks.com jake@MoreCowbellBooks.com
FICTION
27 MATEGUAS ISLAND
A Novel of Terror and Suspense Linda Watkins Award-Winning Horror/Suspense—“Any who like horror stories and gothic fiction will find Mateguas Island an exceptional read.” —Midwest Book Review 978-0991055449 | $16.95 | Paperback 978-0991055456 | $2.99 | eBook 978-1494566470 | $29.99 | Audio Available from Ingram; Amazon; Tantor Audio Argon Press argonpress.com | chris.l@argonpress.com
28 MONGOLIA AND THE GOLDEN EAGLE FICTION
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DAUGHTER OF DESTINY Nicole Evelina Before queenship and Camelot, Guinevere was a priestess of Avalon. She loved another before Arthur, a warrior who would one day betray her. 978-0-9967631-0-3 | $12.99 | Paperback 978-0-9967631-1-0 | $2.99 | eBook 978-0-9967631-2-7 | $22.99 | Audio Available from Ingram; ACX; Amazon Lawson Gartner Publishing lawsongartnerpublishing.com
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JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE The Invasion Of America Douglas Schulz A thrill ride of emotions and at times, cries for relief as America is invaded by illegal immigrants all wanting to take advantage of the President’s amnesty program, gone wrong. 978-0-9963254-0-0 | $14.95 | Paperback 978-0-9963254-2-4 | $4.95 | eBook Available from Winchester Publications
An Archaeological Mystery Thriller
Bradford G. Wheler Cyber security threats, spying, and Chinese agents mix in this thrilling plot. In spectacular snowcapped Altai Mountains is a mysterious object people are killing for. 978-0-9822538-9-2 | $14.99 | Paperback $4.99 | eBook Available from Ingram; Bertrams; Amazon BookCollaborative.com bgwheler@gmail.com
29 MURDER IN MOSAIC F.R. Merrill Literary landscapes from Florida to Italy. Impending danger. Ex-con seeks revenge while his victim is pursed by a suitor with a vendetta of his own. 978-1-5114-4583-2 | $12.95 | Paperback $2.99 | eBook Available from Amazon (retail); Red Fox Publishing (wholesale) redfoxpublishing.webs.com redfoxpublishing@cfl.rr.com
30 NOVEMBER 21ST 26 LUCIFER’S SON
The Temptation Chronicles, Book 1 Sergey Mavrodi Series of encounters between Lucifer and mankind as Lucifer grants dark desires with bittersweet results. 9781942981329| $17.99 | Paperback $4.99 | eBook Available from Ingram; Baker & Taylor; Amazon W & B Publishers a-argusbooks.com williamconnor@a-argusbooks.com
Dana Langston An unexplained phenomenon called ‘the pains’ causes soul-mates to share each other’s wounds. In this parallel world, four soul’s seek each other and love. 978-1623751142 | $6.99 | Paperback Available from Ingram MQuills Publishing mquills.com mquills@mquills.com
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FICTION
31 OBLIGATION FOR JUSTICE
FICTION
35 SHARK MAN
Glenn Morris Successful international architect Ben Holt escapes to Paris from the gritty city of his childhood until an obligation to his brother brings him home. 978-1939772008 | $14.99 | Paperback Available from Ingram; CreateSpace Bainbridge Editions bainbridgeeditions.com info@bainbridgeeditions.com
ANGEL 32 SAVING A Novel Glenn Morris Architect Ben Holt struggles to save the venerable BIA and its aging dean, while battling for his design firm and life of his beloved wife. 978-1939772022 | $16.95 | Paperback B019ZNITHS | $9.99 | eBook Available from Ingram; CreateSpace Bainbridge Editions bainbridgeeditions.com info@bainbridgeeditions.com
33 ONCE UPON A ZOMBIE BOOK ONE The Color of Fear
Billy Phillips and Jenny Nissenson When Caitlin falls down the proverbial “rabbit hole” she discovers a decomposing fairy tale universe crawling with zombies. She discovers that truth is even more frightening than zombies. 9781935668343 | $17.95 | Hardcover B0157GPIAI | $9.99 | Kindle Available from Continental Sales, Inc. (847-381-6530); National Book Network, Inc. (800-462-6420); National Book Network (416-534-1660) Toon Studio Inc. | onceuponazombie.com marianne@thetoonstudio.com
34 ROYAL PROGRESS Pen Fairchild Somewhere in space, in the last domain, 743 years from now, Clueless meets Game of Thrones, and a world designed to be perfect falls apart. 978-1-941168-20-2 | $2.99 | eBook Available from Amazon Kindle ArbeitenZeit Media royalprogressseries.com publisher_lgh@arbeitenzeit.com
W. Nikola-Lisa Billy-Boy learns to skateboard, surf, and navigate a whole new set of friends in this exciting coming-of-age middle grade novel set on the Florida beaches. 978-09912183-8-7 | $19.95 | Hardcover 978-09912183-5-6 | $15.99 | Paperback 978-09912183-7-0 | $7.99 | eBook Available from Ingram; Amazon; Barnes & Noble Gyroscope Books gyroscopebooks.com nikolabooks@gmail.com
36 THE BROKER D J Presson Brings you into the billion dollar world of insurance, and the deals and the decadence that fuels an industry reaping unimaginable profits. Engrossing storytelling. 978-1517103811 | $15.99 | Paperback $7.99 | eBook Available from Ingram; Baker & Taylor; Amazon; CreateSpace Kwill and Keebord Publishing, LLC kwillandkeebord.com dj@kwillandkeebord.com
37 THE 90S CLUB & THE SECRET OF THE OLD CLOCK Eileen Haavik McIntire Nancy and the 90s Club at Whisperwood Retirement Village pursue a scammer targeting residents, but the villain is no fool and turns to murder. 978-0-9614519-0-5 | $14.95 | Paperback $1.99 | eBook Available from Ingram Amanita Books, imprint of Summit Crossroads Press ehmcintire.com sumcross@aol.com
38 THE GODS OF THE KATAR Tobin Loshento Searching for her dead lover, timeworn Larrina risks the revolution against the Katar. Young Tyna fights falling for the soul possessing her step-brother’s body. 978-1-61469-051-1 | $14.95 | Paperback Available from Ingram; NetGalley New Libri Press newlibri.com editor@newlibri.com
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FICTION
39 THE MAGIC OF CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT
FICTION
43 WHAT SHE KNEW
Julie Manthey As the truth behind her powerful destiny is revealed, Kay Baker discovers that magic is hiding everywhere—even among life’s greatest disappointments. 978-1-5150-9788-4 | $9.90 | Paperback 978-1-5242-0478-5 | $5.85 | eBook Available from Ingram; Baker & Taylor; CreateSpace Direct CreateSpace heyjoule.wordpress.com mantheyj@gmail.com
40 THE NAMING OF GIRL
Nadine Galinsky Feldman A successful female money manager is blamed in the Madoff financial scandal, while a family crisis may derail her attempts to clear her name. 978-1514879221 | $11.99 | Paperback B019N4PZFI | $2.99 | Kindle Available from Amazon; CreateSpace nadinefeldman.com nfeldman58@gmail.com
44 WICKED SANCTIMONY SaSchel ZygDeon In a future without boundaries between the moral and the wicked, immortal beings of light and darkness thrive on a drained Earth. Humanity must endure... 978-1623751203 | $6.99 | Paperback Available from Ingram MQuills Publishing mquills.com mquills@mquills.com
Rhonda G. Williams Girl Brown, a half-feral, neglected nine-yearold, sets out alone to find her missing playmate and only friend. She discovers unexpected allies on her journey. 978-0-9964395-1-0 $16.00 | Paperback Available from Ingram; Baker & Taylor; Upper Hand Press upperhandpress.com staff@upperhandpress.com
FICTION: HISTORICAL
41 THE STRANGERS Allan Cho, Lily Chu, Ma Lan, Lily Liu, Rui Wang, Christina Yao, Yili, Jieru Zhou, Xiaowen Zeng Nine stories by nine immigrant writers brought together by one concept—the strangers. 978-0-9966405-0-3 | $17.99 | Hardcover 978-0-9966405-1-0 | $9.75 | Paperback 978-0-9966405-2-7 | $2.99 | eBook Available from Amazon; Ingram Purple Pegasus Inc. purple-pegasus.com info@purple-pegasus.com
45 THE LOCKET B.G. Cousins An American woman travels with a military mission in 1919, searching for her father who is hiding a treasure in Russia. 978-0-9948242-1-9 | $15.95 | Paperback Available from Amazon; Ingram; Corrxan Inc. thelocket.corrxan.com info@corrxan.com
FICTION: THRILLER
46 THE PHOENIX CONSPIRACY 42 THE YEAR MRS. COOPER GOT OUT MORE Meredith Marple A chance comment to a vampy retailer in small-town Maine seals fates as agoraphobic Mallory Cooper chases her own demons for an overdue showdown. 978-0-996-7324-13 | $16.40 | Paperback Available from Ingram Cinder Path Press cinderpathpress.com info@cinderpathpress.com
Brian David Alexander “The Phoenix Conspiracy is an incredibly written, well-thought-out novel, incorporating metaphysical, psychological, intrigue, romance and suspense.” —Book review by Reader Views 978-1-63020-000-8 | $18.95 | Paperback $8.95 | eBook Available from Ingram; Cygnet Publications Cygnet Publications, Cygnet Media Group Inc. thephoenixchronicles.com brian@cygnetmediagroup.com
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HEALTH
47 MILLER’S REVIEW OF CRITICAL VACCINE STUDIES
400 Important Scientific Papers Summarized for Parents and Researchers Neil Z. Miller “Required reading for every doctor and parent!” —David Brownstein, MD. Make informed vaccine decisions. 400 studies summarized to enhancevaccine awareness. See vacbook.com/ mro.htm for advance reviews. 978-188121740-4 | $21.95 | Paperback Available from Midpoint Trade Books; Ingram; Baker & Taylor New Atlantean Press thinkchoice.com | global@thinktwice.com
JUVENILE FICTION
51 GATOR, GATOR, SECOND GRADER Classroom Per…or Not?
Conrad J. Storad llustrated by Alex Lopez When Benny and Jacob bring a baby alligator to school, their second grade teacher takes charge. “A baby gator is NOT a good classroom pet!” 978-1-58985-271-6 | $9.95 | Paperback 978-1-58985-272-3 | $2.99 | eBook Available from Midpoint Trade Books; Ingram; Baker & Taylor Little Five Star, a division of Five Star Publications, Inc. GatorGatorSecondGrader.com info@fivestarpublications.com
48 MIRROR OF THE BODY
MEMOIR
Your Mouth Reflects the Health of Your Whole Body James E. Rota, DDS Dr. James Rota, a pioneer in holistic dentistry, shares his uncommon story about biological dentistry, dangers of “silver” mercury fillings, and how to save yourself. 978-0975954904 | $14.95 | Paperback Available from American Bio-Compatible Health Systems, Inc., CreateSpace ABCHS Press (American Bio-Compatible Health Systems, Inc.) MirrorOfTheBodyBook.com mirrorofthebody@gmail.com
DIABETIC AND THE DIETITIAN 49 THE How To Help Your Husband Defeat Diabetes… without Losing Your Mind or Marriage! Dr. Ellen Albertson, PhD, MS, RDN and Michael Albertson, Recovered Diabetic Warm, witty, and reassuring, the Albertsons deliver the psychological support and medical information wives need to stay sane as they help hubby defeat diabetes. 978-0-9646649-2-0 | $14.95 | Paperback $8.95 | eBook Available from Small Press United Alexandria Press SmashYourScale.com cooktwo@comcast.net HUMOR
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A FIELD GUIDE TO THE F WORD Ben Parker Never embarrass yourself using the F word inappropriately. Learn its history, efflorescence in WWII, alternatives, misuse, and nuances. Charming, thoughtprovoking, playful examples. Illustrated. Clean fun.
978-1-935736-04-2 | $16.95 | Paperback Available from Ingram Valley Press, an imprint of Lone Wolf Consortium fieldguidetothefword.com | David@DavidColinCarr.com
52 ABANDONED IN SEARCH OF RAINBOWS A. K. Driggs Discovered inside a brown paper bag on a toilet seat in a bar-and-grill washroom, newborn A. K. Driggs made headlines from the start. Gripping story. 978-1-940598-77-2 | $18.95 | Paperback Available from Partners; Baker & Taylor Book Publishers Network bookpublishersnetwork.com sheryn@bookpublishersnetwork.com
THE WIND 53 AFTER Tragedy on Everest—One Survivor’s Story Lou Kasischke Lou Kasischke survived the most historic Mount Everest tragedy. He writes a new viewpoint about what went wrong. His survival story is a love story. 978-1-940877-03-7 | $14.00 | Paperback Available from Ingram; Baker & Taylor; Brodart Good Hart Publishing afterthewind.com info@goodhartpublishing.com
54 LOVE & VODKA
My Surreal Adventures in Ukraine R.J. Fox Love & Vodka is a story about taking chances; a unique hybrid of travel memoir and love story, rich in adventure, outlandish humor, and culture shock. 978-0-9899087-0-2 | $16.99 | Paperback 978-0-9899087-1-9 | $9.99 | eBook Available from Ingram; Amazon Fish Out of Water Books fowbooks.com fowbooks@gmail.com
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MIDDLE GRADE
55 NOSTROMO THE DWARF Sam Carr “Lovely…a unique combination of history and fantasy.” An adventurous tale of a mysterious magical dwarf’s trip to North America in the colonial past. 978-1-940021-16-4 | $6.99 | Paperback Available from Ingram Bliss Group Books blisslifebooks.com/nostromo.php contact@blissgroupbooks.com
56 PET SHOP HEROES
NONFICTION
59 COOPERATIVE WISDOM
Bringing People Together When Things Fall Apart Donald Scherer, PhD, and Carolyn Jabs A spirited conversation about why cooperation breaks down and how five innovative social virtues can dissolve conflict, restore good will and build common purpose. 978-0-997-1668-0-4 | $9.99 | Paperback Available from Ingram; Amazon Green Wave Books cooperativewisdom.org greenwavebks@gmail.com
60 HARD-BOILED ANXIETY
Stanford Crow Illustrated by Christian Paniagua “Wordplay, action, superheroes, pets, and the scientific method” —Pop Bop, Amazon top reviewer; “Hilarious…suspenseful.” —Jacob Hodges, book blogger; “Truly delightful and magical.” —Mallory Heart Reviews 978-1-940021-11-9 | $4.99 | Paperback Available from Ingram Bliss Group Books bit.ly/1PqUEdz contact@blissgroupbooks.com
Karen Huston Karydes First-time author Karen Huston Karydes, a Maryland librarian and English PhD, offers a new and unsettling reading of three hardboiled mystery novelists and their famous doubles. 978-0-9909380-6-4 | $24.95 | Hardcover Available from Ingram; Thomson-Shore Secant Publishing LLC secantpublishing.com secantpub@gmail.com
MUSIC
57 STORIES OF MUSIC Holly E. Tripp, Editor Stories of Music explores the incredible impact music has on people’s lives, featuring works by 40+ authors and artists from around the world. 978-0-9969327-0-7 | $29.00 | Paperback Available from Ingram; Timbre Press storiesofmusic.com info@storiesofmusic.com
61 MISTER B. LIVING WITH A 98-YEAR-OLD ROCKET SCIENTIST
Lynn Byk Mister B is the Rhode Island son of Polish immigrants. Born in 1916, his scientific aerospace memoirs capture the essence of the Greatest Generation. 978-1-5168-4529-3 | $20.00 | Paperback 978-0-9971625-1-6 | $4.99 | eBook Available from Ingram; OCLC; Skyriver Capture Books CaptureMeBooks.com lb.CaptureBooks@aol.com
NONFICTION
58 BEYOND EMBARRASSMENT
Reclaiming Your Life with Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel JoAnne Lake, Julia Parker “…A candid memoir of her experience with neurogenic bladder and a wealth of practical advice about coping with its daily complications.” An invaluable resource for NB sufferers. —Kirkus Review 978-0-9964305-4-8 | $16.95 | Paperback 978-0-9964305-2-4 | $11.95 | eBook Available from Triumph Media Press; Amazon; Barnes & Noble Triumph Media Press TriumphMediaPress.com TrudyTriumph@gmail.com
62 RAISING PASSIONATE READERS
5 Easy Steps to Success in School and Life Nancy Newman “The author’s enthusiastic philosophy is worth every parent’s consideration.” —Library Journal Simple, joyful, practical strategies that instill a passion for reading in all children. 978-0-615-84754-2 | $16.95 | Paperback $11.95 | eBook Available from Independent Publishers Group; Barnes & Noble; Amazon Tribeca View Press raisingpassionatereaders.com info@tribecaviewpress.com
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NONFICTION
63 STEM CELL BATTLES: PROPOSITION 71 AND BEYOND
How Ordinary People Can Fight Back Against the Crushing Burden of Chronic Disease Don C. Reed When young Roman Reed is paralyzed, his father fights to raise millions for cure. Story of California’s $3 billion stem cell program and its amazing results. Inspirational. 978-9814644013 | $49.99 | Hardcover 9789814618274 | $24.99 | Paperback B0169N14WY | $17.99 | Kindle Available from Amazon; Ingram; Baker & Taylor World Scientific Publishing, Inc. worldscientific.com | wspc@wspc.com
64 TRUTH OR DECEPTION? B.L. Smith Truth or Deception? Urges Christians to examine the Scriptures and become equipped to discern between the truth and the lies. 978-0-9962716-7-7 $12.99 | Paperback Available from Certa Publishing CertaPublishing.com info@certapublishing.com
SELF-HELP
67 ARE YOU EMPOWERED??? The Basics
Cynthia Lynn Empowered to live the better life starts with not being cheated. Learn how to receive. “…Exceptionally well written, practical, candid, improves lives and life experiences.” —Midwest Review, 5 Star Review 978-0989053648 | $10.50 | Paperback Available from Ingram Daccord Press daccordpress.com daccordpress@yahoo.com
68 REMEMBERING WHO I AM
A Spiritual Guide to Happiness Jane Beach Uncover the light that shines within you. Know yourself more deeply, accept yourself more fully, and love yourself more gently… just as you are. 978-1-942497-10-3 | $15.95 | Paperback Available from Ingram; Six Degrees Publishing Group SixDegreesPublishing.com publisher@SixDegreesPublishing.Com
POLITICS
69 VENOMOUS RELATIONSHIPS
65 JUST SAYIN’ Godfrey Harris Exposes the reality of euphemisms used by politicians, lobbyists, and bureaucrats intent on hiding the truth of their activities from a divided and distrustful electorate. 978-0-935047-84-4 $8.95 | Paperback Available from Amazon; Quality; Unique The Americas Group | americasgroup.com | hrmg@mac.com
Tamara Neal Venomous Relationships exposes common, unrecognized, abusive relationships. Veteran Baltimore 911 Operator uses all-too-real scenarios to help the reader change what they once refused to acknowledge! 978-0990937906 | $13.88 | Paperback $2.99 | eBook Available from Ingram Tamara’s Book Publishing Service venomousrelationships.com tamarasbooks@gmail.com
RELIGION
66 SPIRITUALITY 1.2 FOR THE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SCHOOL OF LIFE
Ivan Figueroa-Otero MD An exceptionally intelligent description of our Spirituality in the language of technology, where life is an ever changing reprogrammable experience. 978-0-9964666-5-3 $12.95 | Paperback Available from Ingram ingramspark.com/Portal IngramSpark Support@ingramcontent.com
YOUNG ADULT
70 ADDICTED TO LOVE Kathleen Murray Addicted to Love is an intensely moving story about family secrets, love, and loss which appeals to readers seeking a gripping story of forgiveness and redemption. 9781483560359 | $15.95 | Paperback Available from Ingram; Baker & Taylor; NACSCORP Book Baby addictedtolovebook.com Kathleen@addictedtolovebook.com
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YOUNG ADULT
71 ERASE THE PROBLEM OF BULLYING Jill Ammon Vanderwood Bullying, discrimination, and harassment are harmful. All of them are wrong.Others have survived bullying and built successful lives. You can too! 978-0-9966634-0-3 | $16.99 | Paperback $5.99 | eBook Available from Ingram All Things that Matter Press allthingsthatmatterpress.com allthingsthatmatterpress@gmail.com
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YOUNG ADULT
72 RISUKO:
A Kunoichi Tale David Kudler Can one girl win a war? Magical but historical, Risuko follows one young woman along the first dangerous steps to discover who she truly is. 9781938808340 | $12.99 | Paperback 9781938808326 | $26.99 | Hardcover 9781938808333 | $9.99 | eBook Available from Ingram; Baker & Taylor Stillpoint Digital Press stillpointdigital.com editor@stillpointdigital.com
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