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ART & PHOTOGRAPHY
1 PLANET GEOMETRY
Symmetrical Patterns of Proportion and Balance Nola R. Hintzel Relax and reflect on the wonders of our geometric world while coloring these 38 compelling designs that include art deco, architecture, symmetry and science fiction. 9781537465395 | $7.95 | Paperback Available from Amazon, Createspace bit.ly/2oppImB nolahintzel@gmail.com
BUSINESS & CAREER
4 FINDING HIDDEN PROFITS
A Guide for Custom Builders, Remodelers, and Architects (Second Edition) Dennis A. Dixon Delivers practical advice, simple formulas, and useful tips you can use to start finding the profits hidden in your business today! 978-0-86718-754-0 | $27.95 | Paperback Available from Ingram BuilderBooks BuilderBooks.com
AUTOBIOGRAPHY BUSINESS & CAREER
STEPS IN MY SHOES 2 The Life of a Foster Child Ron Deming A brief story meant to help foster youth see that they too can accomplish their goals despite having a difficult childhood and/or adolescence. 978-0-692-86434-0 | $6.99 | Paperback 978-0-692-86294-0 | $2.99 | eBook Available from Amazon, Kamahl amzn.to/2p4t8u6 stepsinmyshoes@yahoo.com
REINVENTION 5 Accelerating Results in the Age of Disruption Shane Cragun and Kate Sweetman Reinvention suggests that one of the most important competencies for leaders and organizations to learn today is the ability to “reinvent” when disruption hits (or before disruption hits). 978-93-86450-00-5 | $21.95 | Hardcover $0.99 | eBook Available from Greenleaf Book Group sweetmancragun.com shane@sweetmancragun.com
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
SPIRITUALITY 3 AHEALING Practical Guide to Understanding and Working
BUSINESS & CAREER
6 TOXIC CLIENT
Knowing and Avoiding Problem Customers
with Bach Flowers Gudrun Penselin Comprehensive and insightful; flush with historical insight, practical guidance and a thorough understanding of the vibrational healing powers of Bach Flowers. 978-0-9684108-2-0 | $23.95 | Paperback Available from Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Health Management Books (CDN) Rainbow Healing Publishing healingspirituality.com info@rainbowhealing.ca
Garrett Sutton In that first flush of life as business owners, we often say “Yes” to anyone who wants to hire us. We think the most important thing is establishing a client base. But after a while, we learn an important truth: Not every client is a good client… 978-1-944194-03-1 | $18.95 | Paperback Available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble Success DNA, Inc. toxicclient.com | info@sutlaw.com
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BUSINESS & COMPUTER
7 COMPUTER SOFTWARE EVALUATION Balancing User’s Needs & Wants
Dale Carpenter Dale Carpenter details how he compared and reviewed 51 software packages to find the best document management software for a corporation. 978-0-9631910-7-6 | $18.51 | Paperback 978-0-9631910-8-3 | $8.99 | eBook Available from Lulu lulu.com Lies Told Press, LTD. LiesToldPress@mail.com
CHILDREN’S
11 JILLY’S TERRIBLE TEMPER TANTRUMS And How She Outgrew Them
Martha Heineman Pieper, PhD Illustrated by Jo Gershman When little kangaroo, Jilly, has terrible temper tantrums, her parents respond lovingly but firmly. Eventually she turns to them for comfort instead of melting down. 978-0-9838664-1-1 | $12.99 | Hardcover Available from Baker & Taylor, Brigham Smart Love Press, LLC smartlovepress.com smartlovepress@gmail.com
CHILDREN’S
8 DREAM SWEET DREAMS Kristy Kurjan As a parent we wish for our children to be happy and live their dreams. This creative board book shows how beautiful and exciting dreams can be. See imagination come to life with colorful illustrations. A pink octopus strolling through the park, yes please! 978-0-9860750-6-35 $7.95 | Board Book Available from IPG, Small Press United, Baker & Taylor KPO Creative LLC | kpocreative.com | kristy.kurjan@gmail.com
9 GEROME STICKS HIS NECK OUT L. S. V. Baker “Anti-bullying and self-esteem are the messages in this adorably illustrated, well written book.”—Connie Gruning, Reviewer, peanutbutterandwhine.com, February 2017 978-1-938647-11-6 $14.95 | Paperback Available from Louisville, KY Bookstores, Ingram PlayMaster@BaxtersCorner.com BaxtersCorner.com
10 IT’S JUST SO LITTLE Brenda Faatz & Peter Trimarco Sequel to It’s Just So. Current finalist Foreword Reviews “Children’s Picture Book of the Year”; “Engaging…charming…colorfully comedic…Highly Recommended”— MBR; “Perfect for children in transitional stages”—5 Stars from Clarion 9780997085129 | $16.95 | Hardcover Available from Midpoint Booksales & Distribution, Ingram, Baker & Taylor Notable Kids Publishing NotableKidsPublishing.com Info@notablekidspublishing.com
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CHILDREN’S
CHILDREN’S
12 ROXIE THE DOXIE FINDS HER FOREVER HOME
With “Parent & Therapist Guide for Adoptive Families”
16 THE SCARY TRAIN RIDE (BOOK 1) Marlene Bischoff Book 1 of the “All Aboard” children’s illustrated 3-book train series is based on an actual 1910 forest fire and hospital evacuation. Christian values shown. 9781536844276 | $9.95 | Paperback $2.99 | eBook Available from Amazon Createspace marlenebischoff.com mbcreations45@gmail.com
Jody A. Dean, PhD Five-Star reviews, 11 awards! Designed to help children through adoption. Includes Parent and Therapist Guide. Join Roxie as she journeys from her “foster” to “forever” home. 978-0-9973453-0-8 $23.99 | Hardcover Available from Baker & Taylor, Brodart, Ingram Tally Ho Publishing | TallyHoPublishing.com Info@TallyHoPublishing.com
13 SKYWARD BOUND: HOT-AIR BALLOONING Alese & Morton Pechter “Rainbows of color splash the pages of Skyward Bound, inviting readers to share the view, join the high-fliers and magically ascend above the ground.”—Dr. Sylvia Earle. 978-1-930536-99-9 | $24.95 | Hardcover Available from Amazon Best Publishing Company bestpub.com info@bestpub.com
COOKBOOK
17 THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY NEW HEALTHY EATING COOKBOOK (FOURTH EDITION)
Jeanne Besser The New Healthy Eating Cookbook offers 120 nutritious and delicious recipes— emphasizing vegetarian dishes and small meals—for a healthier diet and lifestyle. 9781604432374 | $22.95 | Paperback Available from Independent Book Publishers Group American Cancer Society acsbooks@cancer.org cancer.org/bookstore
14 THE ADVENTURE OF THOMAS THE TURTLE Stuart Samuel Illustrated by Nathaniel Dailey Thomas ventures too close to a “forbidden region” and is swept away. What follows is a battle with nature as Thomas struggles to reunite with his family. 978-0-9655176-0-7 $14.95 | Hardcover Available from Ingram, Amazon Jupiter Scientific jupiterscientific.org/thomas/ admin@jupiterscientific.org
FICTION
18 CAT ZERO Jennifer L. Rohn A scientist studying feline leukemia discovers a virus with properties suggesting it has been engineered to cause illness or panic. 978-1-938463-66-2 | $14.99 | Paperback 978-1-938463-67-9 | $4.99 | eBook Available from SPD, Ingram Bitingduck Press bitingduckpress.com notifications@bitingduckpress.com
15 THE FABLE OF THE SNAKE NAMED SLIM Doug Snelson Slim is a wobbler who wants to be a wiggler. A momentous event determines his special gift through persistence, perseverance, problem solving and creative thinking. 9780977781119 | $15.95 | Hardcover 9781681857541 | $7.47 | Paperback Available from Baker & Taylor, Ingram Petalous Publishing, LLC dougsnelson.com doug@dougsnelson.com
FOR GHOSTS 19 COOKING Book I in The Secret Spice Cafe Trilogy Patricia V Davis Four women with a secret past open a restaurant aboard the haunted RMS Queen Mary “…a beautifully structured novel…” —Huffington Post 978-0-9899056-4-0 | $15.95 | Paperback 978-0-9899056-5-7 | $3.99 | Kindle Available from Baker and Taylor, Ingram TPS1, HD Media Press hdmediapress.com/cooking-for-ghosts/ shop@hdmediapress.com
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FICTION
20 NO REST FOR THE WICKED
FICTION
24 TREE
Vincent Alcaras When a bizarre killing spree erupts around ex-con Nicolas Docrenzov, he fiercely maintains his innocence never imagining it was all part of the murderer’s plan. 978-1-943706-05-1 | $15.00 | Paperback Available from Baker & Taylor Five Count Publishing LLC fivecountpub.com info@fivecountpub.com
21 NO TIME TO SAY GOODBYE Bill Adler Jr. “A cleverly written sci-fi adventure…his writing is awesome and the effortless flow keeps the reader steadily wanting more as the plot progresses.”—Reader Views 978-1945259050 | $5.99 | Paperback Available from Amazon, Ingram Claren Books clarenbooks.com info@clarenbooks.com
22 SINS AND LOVERS Michael Benjamin Written by a retired Israeli psychiatrist questioning his profession in a morality play hidden in the guise of a psychological murder mystery thriller. 978-1523628124 | $9.13 | Paperback Available from Createspace Wise Media Group reviewerperks.com reviews@selfpublish.org
23 THE QUEST FOR THE KEY Margaret Borkowska “An impressive debut, written like a seasoned writer who knows the fine line between philosophy and humor. And of course, adventure.”—Grady Harp, Vine Voice 9788394449179 | $12.95 | Paperback 9788394449148 | $3.68 | eBook Available from Amazon Klucz thequestforthekey.com malgorzata.borkowska@wyprawapoklucz.pl
Melina Sempill Watts Tree is a great story, driven by obsessive scientific and historical research, leaving readers: “completely captivated by the wonderful, magical, enthralling and painfully beautiful world.” 978-0-9976921-1-2 | $18.00 | Paperback Available from Change the World Books publisher@changetheworld-books.com
25 TIGER PELT Annabelle Kim “An absorbing tale of characters shedding their identities and reinventing themselves, despite being battered by war.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review), Best Books of 2015 978-0-9976090-0-4 | $18.00 | Paperback 978-0-9976090-1-1 | $12.99 | eBook Available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indiebound.org Leaf Land LLC leaflandpress.com info@leaflandpress.com
FICTION: HISTORICAL
26 BEFORE THE COURT OF HEAVEN Jack Mayer “…echoes of Pasternak’s Doctor Zhivago… excellent novel of the turbulent times between World Wars I and II.” Recommended, US Review of Books “Strong, affecting novel”—Jay Parini 978-0-9841113-4-3 | $19.95 | Paperback Available from Ingram, Amazon, Bookstores Long Trail Press jackmayer.net | jacklmayer33@gmail.com
FICTION: HISTORICAL ROMANCE
27 A NORTHERN REBEL John J Schaffer A Northern Rebel is a romantic adventure of freedom and forbidden love amidst the rich backdrop of the old South at the onset of the Civil War. 978-1543056970 | $10.95 | Paperback $2.99 | eBook Available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks Createspace johnjschaffer.com johnschaf16@optimum.net
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FICTION: SCIENCE FICTION & THRILLER
28 THE GOD SCROLLS
A Tale of Aliens, Egyptian Priests, and the New World Order Michael J. Rhodes A group of reincarnated Egyptian priests battle sinister aliens and the New World Order to free the souls of mankind from eternal slavery. 978-0-9825970-8-8 | $21.99 | Paperback 978-0-9825970-4-0 | $6.99 | eBook Available from Ingram, Baker & Taylor Ancient Elders Press, Inc. AncientEldersPress.com info@AncientEldersPress.com FICTION: SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
29 QUANTUM TIME THEORY
Journals of a Traveler Through Time Book 1 of the Nevertime Chronology Ned Huston Eight brothers and sisters must learn how to Survive in a world where Time Travel is common, and the Present changes every 2–3 weeks. 978-1-946090-00-3 | $14.99 | Paperback 978-1-946090-01-0 | $2.99 | Kindle 978-1-946090-02-7 | $2.99 | ePub Available from Amazon, Kindle, Smashwords Chronoversal Export
30 ZOONAUTS The Secret of Animalville Richard Mueller (author of Ghostbusters) Zoonauts, a sci-fi adventure series for the middle grade, are animals whose superpowers save the human race from the bumbling alien Amadorian scout pilots, Fishwick & Kornblend. 978-1-4969-6281-2 | $27.65 | Hardcover 978-1-4969-6280-5 | $16.99 | Paperback 978-1-4969-6279-9 | $4.99 | eBook Available from Amazon, AuthorHouse Inc. zoonauts.com | zoonauts@gmail.com
HOME & GARDEN
32 LIVING GREEN EFFORTLESSLY
Simple Choices for a Better Home Marla Esser Cloos Get simple steps that can save you money now, increase your home’s value, and make your home healthier for you, your family— and the environment. 978-0-86718-752-6 | $19.95 | Paperback Available from Ingram MyHome Press BuilderBooks.com builderbooks@nahb.org JUVENILE
33 SALLY LOVES HORSES Jody Mackey A heart-warming story about an active young girl—beautifully illustrated book about horses and friendship. Perfect for young horse lovers. “Graceful, Inspiring”—Kirkus Reviews 9780692646991 | $19.95 | Hardcover Available from Amazon Champ Youth Publishing Champyouth.com champyouthinc@gmail.com
LITERARY
34 THE SWEETS OF HOME Rob Kovitz In The Sweets of Home, every text selection includes “home,” “sweet,” or “inquietude.” It’s been described as, “Strange and clever,” by Globe & Mail. 9781927923177 | $20.00 | Paperback Available from Amazon Treyf Books treyf.com/index.html keeprefrigerated@treyf.com
HEALTH
31 BREAST CANCER CLEAR & SIMPLE (SECOND EDITION) All Your Questions Answered
The American Cancer Society With a straightforward question-andanswer format, this book will be invaluable to any newly diagnosed breast cancer patient who needs to make timely decisions for treatment. 9781604432367 | $14.95 | Paperback Available from Independent Publishers Group, American Cancer Society cancer.org/bookstore acsbooks@cancer.org
35 UNDERSTANDING THE ALACRAN Jonathan LaPoma A troubled 22-year-old man moves to Mexico and better understands the addiction and mental illness destroying his life. “Excellent.”—Midwest Book Review “Brilliant.”—Readers Favorite 978-0-9988403-0-7 | $18.95 | Paperback $4.99 | eBook Available from Ingram Almendro Arts almendroarts.com info@almendroarts.com
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MIDDLE-GRADE
36 OSWALD, THE ALMOST FAMOUS OPOSSUM Sara Pascoe; Illustrated by Varya Kolesnikova Beautifully illustrated middle-grade, funny fantasy about a ten-year-old boy and his fame-obsessed opossum. Includes information about nature and subtly deals with emotional and social issues. 978-0-9935747-0-2 | $12.95 | Paperback 978-0-9935747-1-9 | eBook Available from Ingram Trindles and Green, Ltd. sarapascoe.net | info@sarapascoe.net
NONFICTION
40 OCEAN OF SELF
An ocean diver explores the nature of consciousness Mark N. Spencer Unity and empowerment are major themes explored in this examination of consciousness and spirituality, using the ocean and diving themes as metaphors. 978-0-9954138-0-1 | $6.50 | eBook Available from Amazon, iBooks, B&N Nooks Mark Spencer oceanofself.com info@oceanofself.com.au
MUSIC INSTRUCTION
BAND THEORY 37 GARAGE Tools the Pros
Use to Play by Ear Duke Sharp A unique engaging approach, readable, conversational. Relevant to all instruments, all levels. Great gift item. Ebook & mobi. Contact ds@garagebandtheory.com for special bookstore discount pricing. 978-0976642008 | $50.00 | Paperback $15.00 | Kindle $12.00 | eBook Available from Ingram, Overdrive, Hoopla, Cowboy Heaven Publishing garagebandtheory.com ds@garagebandtheory.com
NONFICTION
HYPNOTIC COMMUNIST 41 THE The Satanic Seduction of America (Charleston, SC: November 2016) W. Calvin Fields, III This shocking new book describes and explains the most dangerous threat America has ever known; dangerous because it seduces our subconscious minds without our awareness. 9781533695895 | $19.95 | Paperback Available from Experienza Management, Amazon Createspace the-hypnotic-communist.com experienzamanagement@gmail.com
NONFICTION
BIRDS 38 CHRISTMAS Art and Inspiration for the Season and Beyond Kathleen R. Bates Award-winning book of beautiful, original bird paintings accompanied by unique, thought-provoking texts designed to focus the reader on the spiritual message of Christmas. 978-1-63452-046-1 $19.95 | Hardcover Available from Images from Home Rising Fawn Press imagesfromhome.com info@imagesfromhome.com
39 GUARDIANSHIP FRAUD Michael Larsen “You’re a target because you have assets. You don’t have to be old, and you can be quite lucid. These predators are experts are removing your money.”—Money Magazine 9780692586211 | $13.38 | Paperback Available from Baker & Taylor, Createspace, Amazon GuardianAbuseCases.com j.pipes@comcast.net
42 THE SPY AND HIS CIA BRAT Carol F. Cini The Spy and His CIA Brat is a mystery, bonding, and survival in cataclysmic times of a CIA spy and the adventures of his son the brat. 9781537535821 | $14.95 | Paperback Available from Cini and Associates, 3710 Wingfoot Drive, Southport, NC, 28461 thespyandhisciabrat.com thespyandhisciabrat@gmail.com
WHAT WOULD A MUSLIM SAY 43 Conversations, Questions, and Answers About Islam Ahmed Lotfy Rashed This book documents my experiences as an interfaith volunteer, showcasing everyday people asking real questions and getting honest answers about Islamic principles and practices. 978-1943740161 | $9.99 | Paperback B01N7V28AK | $3.99 | eBook Available from Amazon Rashed Lights Press WhatWouldAMuslimSay.net author.ahmed.rashed@gmail.com
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PHILOSOPHY
44 HOPE IS A DECISION Selected Essays
Daisaku Ikeda The renowned Buddhist thinker and peace activist leads the reader on an inspirational journey to find answers and hope in troubled times. 9780977924585 | $12.95 | Paperback 9781938252709 | $7.99 | eBook Available from Independent Publishers Group, Baker & Taylor, Ingram Middleway Press | middlewaypress.com middlewaypress@sgi-usa.org REFERENCE
45 HOW TO GET THE DEATH YOU WANT A Practical and Moral Guide
John Abraham “A veritable encyclopedia on the subject of death…provocative and informative.” —Derek Humphry “Whatever your opinions on the right-to-die movement, this is a book you must have in your library.”—Rabbi Earl A. Grollman 978-0-942679-40-3 | $14.95 | Paperback Available from Midpoint Trade Books, Ingram, Baker & Taylor Upper Access Books upperaccess.com | steve@upperaccess.com
SELF-HELP
48 EVERYTHING I NEEDED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN HELL Dan Balestrero After thirty years of teaching, this is my personal view of how the mountains of shit can be used to fertilize your orchard of success. 978-1544098098 | $8.95 | Paperback B06XB4M2MY | $4.49 | eBook Available from Amazon, Createspace masteringvoiceover.com dan@masteringvoiceover.com
SHORT STORIES
49 WARS AND PEACES
Chester Aaron Six decade’s-worth of stories about war, peace and the pieces of our lives that reveal us at our most human. 9781612713182 | $14.99 | Paperback 9781612713199 | $5.00 | Kindle 9781612713205 | $5.00 | Adobe Available from Ingram Zumaya Eclectica zumayapublications.com publisher@zumayapublishing.com TRAVEL
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM & SECURITY
46 PRAY & PROTECT
Practical ways to keep your churches and ministries safe Dr. Patrick Sookhdeo It focuses on a number of threats and risks that can affect any church or ministry to enable them to become safe and secure. 978-0-9977033-2-0 | $10.00 | Paperback Available from Amazon Isaac Publishing isaac-publishing.us sales@isaac-publishing.com
LIVING IN ITALY 50 The Real Deal—How to Survive the Good Life Stef Smulders The hilarious adventures of two Dutch expats who moved to Italy to experience la dolce vita. 2017 Reader Views Award Winner. “Smulders’ storytelling artistry is wildly entertaining.” —Blogcritics 978-1507162965 | $13.95 | Paperback $4.50 | eBook Available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo Babelcube Inc italiaanse-toestanden.duepadroni.it/index-UK.html stef7sa@gmail.com
SELF-HELP
47 DON’T SETTLE
How to Marry the Man You Were Meant For Scott Carroll, MD Tired of being single? Don’t Settle is the award winning, step-by-step solution to attracting and marrying the man you were meant for. 978-1-5043-6810-0 Paperback | $14.99 Available from Ingram Balboa Press scottcarrollmd.com/books channelsales@authorsolutions.com
YOUNG ADULT
51 OUT ON THE DRINK Bill Bunn A 16-year-old good for nothing from Newfoundland ends up stranded on a decommissioned Russian cruise ship adrift at sea. 978-1-938463-51-8 | $14.99 | Paperback 978-1-938463-52-5 | $4.99 | eBook Available from SPD, Ingram Bitingduck Press bitingduckpress.com notifications@bitingduckpress.com
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