2 | Pop Culture New this season
Conversations with Nell The Discerning World of a Wise and Witty Labrador Sara Martin
Based on the popular blog ConversationsWithNell.org, which boasts more than 22,000 followers Anyone who owns a dog, loves animals, or would like some sensible advice from a worldly-wise Labrador will love Nell Is handsome German shepherd Charlie really a secret agent and why is there a Pomeranian in Nell’s handbag?
Escape to the wonderful world of wise and witty black Labrador Nell through her conversations with Sara over a year. Life is never boring as the family encounters kidnappings, haunted hotels, flamingos, secret agents, and black Pomeranians in handbags. Grab a mug of your favorite tea and curl up with Nell. You will never want to leave. Whether as a radio presenter, subtitler, teacher, voiceover artist, mother, or author, words have always been a part of Sara Martin’s life. Talking to her animals comes naturally to her, only now we can listen too. Continue the conversation with her and Nell at ConversationsWithNell.org. Me: Escape to the wonderful world of black Labrador Nell through her conversations with me, Sara. Nell: The kidnapping and the haunted hotel weren’t that wonderful. Me: No. But what about handsome German Shepherd Charlie, the love of your life, or Malcolm the shy flamingo, or The Cat? Nell: Don’t get me started on The Cat. Just begin with us. Me: We live with Kev in a cottage near the sea in beautiful Devon, England. Nell: And who else? Me: Mutley, an elderly Patterdale who owns Pizza Mutt and Walbarks. Nell: Feisty little Maltese cross Poppy, a talented chef who makes delicious scones. Me: And carries a sword. Nell: Only occasionally. Finally, there’s young David, a giant black Labrador with a tendency towards the theatrical. Me: And his twin sister Harriet, a delicate, sweet-natured chocolate Labrador. Nell: That’s it. Me: Don’t forget Gladys, the Pomeranian who sleeps in your handbag. Nell: Everyone knows Gladys. Do keep up. Me: Yes. Sorry.
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Cheerful and brilliant and funny. If my dream ever comes true and I make it to England, forget Big Ben. I'm looking for Nell. —Amanda from Illinois, a Nell Superfan Senior Dogs Across America 978-0-7643-5111-2 $29.99 | 128 pp.
Baking for Dogs 978-0-7643-3248-7 $12.99 | 80 pp.
Available April Size: 7 1/4" x 8 1/4" Illustrations: 65 color images Pages: 176 Binding: hard cover Price: $19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5929-3 BISAC: HUMOR / Topic / Animals
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The Real James Bond
A True Story of Identity Theft, Avian Intrigue, and Ian Fleming Jim Wright
First book to research the intriguing backstory of the real James Bond, a Philadelphia ornithologist An adventure story for armchair travelers, fans of 007, and birdwatchers Discover how naturalists named new species after Bond, leveraging his fame to build awareness
Whatever happened to him actually outshines anything I’ve had my James Bond do. —Ian Fleming
When the real James Bond published his 1936 landmark book, Birds of the West Indies, he had no idea that the 007 creator would steal his name, linking him to the most iconic spy in the Western world. But Bond lived a parallel life of intrigue, and this is the first book to tell his story through the lens of history. Filled with more than 30 archival photos, many never before published, here is the real story of the pipe-smoking, armed and ruthless ornithologist who introduced the world to the exotic birds of the West Indies. Jim Wright (Allendale, New Jersey) is a prize-winning writer, blogger, and birding columnist for The [Bergen] Record in northern New Jersey. His books include The Nature of the Meadowlands, Jungle of the Maya, and Hawk Mountain. Follow his adventures on Twitter @1realjamesbond and read his blog at realjamesbond.net.
Here is the intriguing back story of three heroes. One was a charming museum ornithologist, one a flamboyant ex-naval intelligence officer turned best-selling author, and the third, of course, our suave MI6 agent who saves the world over and over again. But this good read is neither fiction nor fantasy. Rather, Jim Wright has penned a fine biography that meshes three fortuitously intertwined worlds.
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—Frank Gill
Wonderfully researched, full of surprises, and written with zip and panache. —Matthew Parker, author of Goldeneye Birds of Paradox 978-0-7643-5764-0 $19.99 | 96 pp.
Nature's Ambassador: The Legacy of Thornton W. Burgess 978-0-7643-4445-9 $24.99 | 320 pp.
Available February Illustrations: 108 color and b/w images Size: 6" x 9" Pages: 144 Binding: hard cover Price: $24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5902-6 BISAC: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Adventurers & Explorers
4 | Pop Culture New this season
Swing Street
The Rise and Fall of New York’s 52nd Street Jazz Scene: An Illustrated Tribute, 1930–1950 Leo T. Sullivan
New York’s 52nd Street jazz scene was the greatest location ever in the history of jazz Filled with historical photographs of jazz greats, and various club memorabilia A must-have book for the jazz aficionado, historian, and record and photo collector
Swing Street was the name given to 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, where there were more jazz clubs and bars per square block than anywhere else in the world, all showcasing the finest jazz musicians of the era. This illustrated book offers a history of Swing Street and presents the greats who played the clubs there in capsule biographies, vintage photos, and rare memorabilia. Leo T. Sullivan has been working professionally for over forty years as a saxophonist, flutist, composer, and webmaster and has played on many CDs with various artists, having also recorded numerous soundtracks for major television shows.
Featured clubs: CLUB DOWNBEAT FAMOUS DOOR HICKORY HOUSE JIMMY RYAN’S KELLY’S STABLE ONYX SPOTLITE THREE DEUCES
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Jazz in Available Light 978-0-7643-5483-0 $60.00 | 328 pp.
Birdland, the Jazz Corner of the World 978-0-7643-5586-8 $24.99 | 128 pp.
Featured artists: Count Basie Sidney Bechet Nat “King” Cole Eddie Condon Miles Davis Ella Fitzgerald Erroll Garner Benny Goodman Billie Holiday Dizzy Gillespie
Woody Herman Thelonious Monk Charlie Parker Bud Powell Louis Prima Max Roach Art Tatum Sarah Vaughan Mary Lou Williams Lester Young
Available June Size: 8" x 8" Illustrations: 149 color and b/w photos Pages: 128 Binding: hard cover Price: $24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5973-6 BISAC: MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Jazz
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She’s a Wildcat! The Art of Candy
Candy Weil & Jamie Kendall
The first-ever monograph on the wild and wondrous lowbrow art of Candy Weil Featuring over 200 pieces, as well as sketches and scribblings, plus a foreword by artist BigToe A must-have for collectors of lowbrow art and pop culture artists at any career stage
In her first-ever monograph, over 200 color and black-and-white pieces, as well as sketches from various stages of her creative process, showcase Candy’s unforgettable, eye-popping style and her growing fame in the lowbrow scene. Born of color and light in Long Beach, a protégé of legendary lowbrow icon The PIZZ, Candy has struck a fever in the landscape of pop surrealism. Her damsels of the West, exotic tiki vixens, sultry hot-rod gals, and weirdo monsters have graced galleries, books, and magazines as far out as France, Italy, Germany, Japan, and Australia. Candy Weil, protégé of The PIZZ, has flourished in the lowbrow scene, and her distinctive style has spread worldwide. She currently resides in the Eastern Sierra region with her husband and three kids. Follow Candy on instagram: @candywild65. Jamie Kendall promotes lowbrow, cartoon, and retro art by curating works from some of today’s most exciting and entertaining artists.
CONTENTS Foreword by BigToe Introduction Hang ‘em High! Volcanic Vixens
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Surf, Skate & Rock Art of Jim Phillips 978-0-7643-1927-3 $29.99 | 208 pp.
Rockabilly/Psychobilly 978-0-7643-5516-5 $34.99 | 208 pp.
Available April Size: 11" x 8 1/2" Illustrations: 223 color and b/w images Pages: 112 Binding: hard cover Price: $29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5910-1 BISAC: ART / Individual Artists / General
6 | Pop Culture New this season
Roller Derby / Girl Gang An Art Anthology Jamie Kendall
An rough-and-tumble celebration of Girl Power from 52 kick-ass artists around the world Posters, logos, and fan art in styles ranging from pinup to fine art to street art and more Features a foreword by 2017 MVP Lady Trample and a playlist of bad-girl anthems from the artists
This explosive collection features more than 400 roller derby and girl gang–inspired artworks from 52 of today’s most kickass artists from around the world. With posters, logos, fan art, pinups, and more, Roller Derby / Girl Gang serves as a scrapbook of rough-and-tumble, fun-loving girls banding together to take on the world. Includes a playlist of favorite bad-girl anthems curated by the artists, and lists of their all-time favorite girl gangs. This anthology features a wide range of art styles and will be a must-have addition to any roller derby or girl-power collection. An independent comic book editor and avid art book collector, Jamie Kendall has turned his passion for all things lowbrow, cartoon, and retro into a quest to curate and showcase works from some of the world’s most exciting and entertaining artists working today. He lives in Byron Bay, Australia.
Featured artists include: Alison Vellas , Athena Funk, Audrey Greenhalgh, Aymeric Paul, Britt Berg, Brooke Penrose, Camille Chew, Charlie Layton, Chloé , Clémence Gouy, Crystal Wall Lancaster, Dani Kaulakis, Danielle Gransaull, David Cook, Derek Ring, Des Taylor, Diego Morali, Earl Carpenter III, El Gunto, Eric Powell, Electric Pick, Jay Vollmar, Jan Meinighaus, Jenny Kaori, Jit Martinez, John Perlock, John Woolley, Kevin O’Rourke, Loopydave, Mike Lawrence, Monica Amneus, Miss Cherry Martini, Pseudo-Manitou, Paul Sizer (Sizer Design + Illustration), Nils Dahl, Paulo Rocker, Poleta, Quentin Celeste, Raúl Treviño , Rhoda Perdition, Robin Eisenberg, Sarah Hedlund, Scupbucket (Matt Widmann), Shane McDermott, Tera Sidebottom, Tim Sinclair, Ursula Decay, Vince Riley, Serge Fiedos, Vince Ruarus, Wildhart Studio, Will Jones,
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Scars & Stripes 978-0-7643-4689-7 $34.99 | 176 pp.
No Mercy 978-0-7643-3836-6 $39.99 | 208 pp.
Available April Size: 8 1/2" x 10" Illustrations: 424 color & b/w images Pages: 160 Binding: hard cover Price: $34.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5909-5 BISAC: ART / Popular Culture
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Robbie Conal
Street Wise: 35 Years of Politically Charged Guerrilla Art G. James Daichendt, Foreword by Shepard Fairey
Life and work of “America's foremost street artist” according to the Washington Post For art collectors, academics, politically left-minded individuals, and fans of street art and graffiti Filled with juicy stories and conversion-like experiences adding up to a one-of-a-kind life
Featuring every image in Robbie Conal’s storied poster campaigns, this is the definitive history of “America's foremost street artist” (Washington Post). A foreword by Shepard Fairey, American contemporary street artist and activist, sets the scene. Conal's satirical posters of political figures are given richer context as his life story is insightfully joined with art criticism by expert Daichendt. Conal’s art has been featured on CBS This Morning, on Charlie Rose, and in Time, Newsweek, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, and others. Conal has received a National Endowment for the Arts Individual Artist Grant and many other honors. G. James Daichendt, EdD (Carlsbad, California), is professor of art history at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. He is the author of several books and an art critic and journalist for Artbound on the nation’s largest public television station, KCET.
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“…when I discovered Robbie Conal’s art I realized that his work powerfully coalesced the elements of traditional painting, political commentary, humor, bold design, and defiant intervention in public space.” --From the book’s foreword by Shepard Fairey
Dont Fret 978-0-7643-5816-6 $50.00 | 256 pp.
Donald and the Golden Crayon 978-0-7643-5655-1 $16.99 | 48 pp.
Available April Size: 8 1/2" x 11" Illustrations: 187 color & b/w images Pages: 224 Binding: hard cover Price: $45.00 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5908-8 BISAC: ART / Graffiti & Street Art
8 | Pop Culture New this season
Icons & Symbols of the Borderland
Art from the US-Mexico Crossroads Diana Molina
Artwork from the US-Mexico borderland explores divergent viewpoints at the crux of a heated national debate Appeals to a wide community of students, teachers, artists, activists, civic leaders, and lovers of art Traveling exhibit curated by an artist who was born a half mile from the border wall
Wall or no wall? View the US-Mexico borderland saga through the eyes of artists who’ve lived it. More than 100 artworks represent a variety of mediums, from large paintings to mixed-media collage, neon, photography, and sculpture. Based on a traveling exhibit by members of the El Paso-based JUNTOS Art Association, the images explore the region’s animal and plant ecosystems, food and religious culture, and history. The artists reflect deep roots both north and south of the border and the inherent mestizaje, a blend of indigenous, Mexican, and American heritage across the length of the bicultural, binational landscape. Their work makes vibrant personal and political statements that speak constructively about how to move forward in this fraught region. Combined with accompanying essays, this book shares a rare, close-up view of the US-Mexico crossroads at a critical point in US history. Diana Molina is a photographer, artist, public speaker, and curator of the traveling exhibition Icons and Symbols of the Borderland. She became creative director for the JUNTOS Art Association in 2012 and broadened its scope to gain wider recognition for border artists and their stories.
Artists include: Richard Armendariz, El Paso, TX Benito Huerta, Corpus Christi, TX Wopo Holup, San Diego Alejandro Macias, Brownsville, TX Antonio Castro, Zacatecas, Mexico Socorro Diamondstein, Loma Linda, CA
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Mexican Cartonería 978-0-7643-5834-0 $34.99 | 192 pp.
Dreaming in Silver / Soñar en Plata 978-0-7643-5651-3 $69.99 | 416 pp.
Miguel Valenzuela, Los Angeles Davinia Miraval, Mexico City Romy Saenz Hawkins, Los Mochis Sinaloa, Mexico Wayne Hilton, Las Cruces, NM and more
Available April Size: 10" x 10" Illustrations: 144 color images Pages: 192 Binding: hard cover Price: $45.00 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5893-7 BISAC: ART / Art & Politics
New this season Art & Design | 9
Lost and Found
Time, Tide and Treasures Amy Heller and Gail Browne A photo documentary of the beachcombing collections of six contemporary artists in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and their use in the artists’ work This multilayered look at life in the oldest art colony in the US will appeal to tourists, artists, historians, and coastal New Englanders A sizable collection of doll parts appear among the detritus of fishing, whaling, and domestic life
Tools, pipes, pottery, scavenged wood, and doll parts are among the startling artifacts that have been exposed by the retreating tides in Provincetown, Massachusetts, the oldest continuous art colony in the US. Until the 1930s, the harbor was also the town dump, and six contemporary artists with a keen eye for color, shape, and texture have amassed collections based on their individual intuition and aesthetic. Beach lovers, historians, artists, and coastal New Englanders will be fascinated by these objects— dating from indigenous peoples to the 21st century—and the art they’ve inspired in various mediums. Nearly 500 photographs and interviews with the artists create a unique narrative filled with wit, whimsy, and creative vision. A native of Washington, DC, artist Amy Heller has been coming to Provincetown every summer since she was a child, walking and combing the beaches with her mother. Amy earned her BA in fine art at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, and her MFA in photography at George Washington University in Washington, DC. She has been an exhibit specialist for the Smithsonian Museums and the National Gallery of Art, and a photo editor/researcher/curator for US News & World Report, National Geographic, Microsoft, and the Newseum in Washington, DC. She lives year-round on Cape Cod with her husband. Gail Browne was born in Lakewood, Ohio, into a family of artists. Studying at the Cleveland Institute of Art, in 1966 she began spending her summers painting and working in Provincetown. After receiving a BFA in 1970, she moved to Provincetown permanently and began her career as a beachcomber.
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Includes found treasures from:
Art From Cape Cod 978-0-7643-5134-1 $59.99 | 304 pp.
Pure Sea Glass 978-0-9753246-0-8 $34.95 | 224 pp.
Indigenous people
Bootleggers
Whaling
Pirates
Sea monsters
Artists
Available May Size: 11" x 8 1/2" Pages: 160 Price: $34.99 BISAC: ART / Glass
Illustrations: 490 color images Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5942-2
10 | Art & Design New this season
Birds in the Barnes Foundation Julie Steiner
A room-by-room discovery of the Barnes Foundation’s renowned art collection, seen through its birds An ideal starting point for any art enthusiast curious about the world-renowned collection Legend says Dr. Barnes put a bird in every room of his collection. Look closely!
This delightful room-by-room search for birds hiding in the galleries is a brand new way to experience the one-of-a-kind Barnes Foundation. Legend says that Dr. Barnes put a bird in every room of his famed collection. Is it true, and if so, why? The “bird-watching” tour combines playful learning with art, history, and surprises about the world-famous collection. Notable names like Renoir, Cézanne, Picasso, and Matisse mingle with selftaught makers of furniture, textiles, ironwork, and other objects. It’s a perfect guide or gift for those curious about the many styles and periods that the Albert C. Barnes collection has to offer. Julie Steiner has worked at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia for more than a decade. She has a degree in art from Smith College and is the author of A Short Biography of Paul Cézanne.
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Bad Blood: Rivalry and Art History 978-0-7643-5730-5 $17.99 | 208 pp.
Looted Beauty: A coloring Book of Lost Art 978-0-7643-5404-5 $14.99 | 66 pp.
Available April Size: 8" x 8" Illustrations: 124 color images Pages: 160 Binding: hard cover Price: $16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5905-7 BISAC: ART / Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / Permanent Collections
New this season Art & Design | 11
Birds in the Barnes 1,000 Piece Puzzle
Birds in the Barnes: 12 Folded Notecards
The Barnes Foundation
The Barnes Foundation
A Barnes Foundation exclusive A perfect hands-on gift for fans and others curious about the world-renowned collection Also Available Legend says Dr. Barnes put a bird in every room of his collection. Look closely!
This 1,000-piece puzzle featuring beautiful images from Birds in the Barnes Foundation lets you re-create dozens of the collection’s works of art.
Available April Box size: 8" x 8" x 2" Binding: box set Price: $18.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5907-1 Puzzle size: 27" x 20" BISAC: ART / Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / Permanent Collections
A Barnes Foundation exclusive, this beautifully boxed set is perfect for gifts and everyday use 12 high-quality folded notecards with 12 envelopes
These high-quality boxed notecards feature reproductions of 6 of the most beloved works of art from Birds in the Barnes Foundation. In a two-piece box with lift-off lid, there are 12 museum-quality folded notecards and 12 envelopes.
Available April Size: 5 9/16" x 4 1/16" x 1 3/8" Pages: 12 cards with envelopes Binding: box set Price: $14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5906-4 BISAC: ART / Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / Permanent Collections
12 | Art & Design New this season
Barbershops of America Then and Now Rob Hammer
A documentation of traditional (old and new) barbershops in America Photographs of barbershops in all 50 states of the USA An accomplished commercial photographer with numerous accredited publications
All documented by commercial photographer Rob Hammer in an unprecedented 7-year journey across America, this piece offers a personal look into the barbershops of both old and new. With a combination of history and spectacular images, Hammer illustrates the individual and deeply rooted traditions of barbershops, while also presenting the stark contrast in traditional barbers and those practicing in modern times. The historical barbershop represents a rich piece of America’s past, yet the traditions, tools, and camaraderie of this history all resonate in the barbershops you can still see today. Rob Hammer is a commercial photographer based in San Diego, California. He is best known for his dramatic style of shooting professional athletes and unique way of documenting adventure. Rob has been featured on CBS, and in The Guardian, Reader’s Digest, the Chicago Tribune, the San Diego Union Tribune, Barber Evo Magazine, and countless other international publications.
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Art of the Beard 978-0-7643-5773-2 $26.99 | 192 pp.
About Time 978-0-7643-4905-8 $34.99 | 240 pp.
Available May Size: 11" x 8 1/2" Illustrations: 508 color & b/w images Pages: 192 Binding: hard cover Price: $34.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5928-6 BISAC: PHOTOGRAPHY / Photo essays & Documentaries
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Sailboats Michael Kahn
Over 75 striking black-and-white prints of classic sailboats in action from world-renowned photographer Michael Kahn Features regattas from Antigua, France, England, Maine, and more, with sailboats both moored and under sail Michael Kahn’s stunning traditional black-and-white film prints have been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide
Sailboats features over 75 photographs of stunning sailing images from world-renowned black-and-white photographer Michael Kahn. Featuring regattas in Antigua, France, England, and more, these traditional black-and-white film photographs include sail details, boats under sail, boats on moorings, classic wooden boats, and J-class boats. Michael Kahn truly makes the case for sailboats being considered works of art in their own right, and his stunning seascape photographs have been exhibited in art galleries and museums throughout the world. A perfect gift for avid sailors, people who are interested in traditional fine-art photography, and those who are drawn to the expansive beauty of the ocean. Internationally renowned photographer Michael Kahn’s handmade photographs are warmly toned, signed, numbered in limited editions, and finished to museum standards. His traditional technique united with his distinctive sense of form, vision, and composition has made him one of the most memorable photographers of our time. michaelkahn.com.
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Archipelago New York 978-0-7643-5507-3 $29.99 | 144 pp.
Sailing Fascination 978-0-7643-4268-4 $50.00 | 264 pp.
Available April Size: 8" x 8" Illustrations: 77 b/w images Pages: 144 Binding: hard cover Price: $29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5930-9 BISAC: PHOTOGRAPHY / Individual Photographers / General
14 | Art & Design New this season
East Coast Atlantic Beaches Michael Kahn
Over 80 captivating black-and-white prints of Atlantic coast seascapes from world-renowned photographer Michael Kahn Features dunes, waves, surfers, and wildlife from Georgia to Maine Michael Kahn’s stunning traditional black-and-white film prints have been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide
East Coast Atlantic Beaches features over 80 photographs of lush and serene seascape scenes from world-renowned black-and -white photographer Michael Kahn. Ranging from Georgia to Maine, these museum-quality prints, taken in traditional blackand-white film, capture the beauty of this landscape as only a truly masterful photographer can. Michael Kahn’s stunning seascape photographs have been exhibited in art galleries and museums throughout the world and make a plea for the preservation of our coastal waters. Through windswept dunes, intrepid winter surfers, and undulating waves, this is a perfect gift for both lovers of fine-art photography and the Atlantic coast. Internationally renowned photographer Michael Kahn’s handmade photographs are warmly toned, signed, numbered in limited editions, and finished to museum standards. His traditional technique united with his distinctive sense of form, vision, and composition has made him one of the most memorable photographers of our time. michaelkahn.com.
Features beaches ranging from Maine to Georgia and beyond, including: Squibnocket, Massachusetts Reid State Park, Maine Lucy Vincent Beach, Massachusetts Philbin Beach, Massachusetts Goose Rocks Beach, Maine Barnegat Light, New Jersey Topsail Beach, North Carolina Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia Quansoo, Massachusetts Hermit Island, Maine Zack’s Cliffs, Massachusetts Island Beach State Park, New Jersey
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Archipelago New York 978-0-7643-5507-3 $29.99 | 144 pp.
Cape Cod along the Shore 978-0-7643-5160-0 $9.99 | 96 pp.
Available April Size: 8" x 8" Illustrations: 81 b/w images Pages: 144 Binding: hard cover Price: $29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5931-6 BISAC: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials)
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The Motherhood of Art Marissa Huber & Heather Kirtland
Like brunch with girlfriends, provides encouragement and tips for balancing family life and your creative work Features 30 artistic mothers in varied circumstances who share creative ways of balancing family life Encouragement from women immersed in motherhood, determined to carve out time for their creative pursuits
Organized in an engaging, conversational style, this collection is ideal for any mother interested in artistic work and struggling to fit creativity into her busy life. Women can read it start to finish, or pick it up for a 5-minute dose of encouragement they can lean on for balancing family life and art in their own way. Interviews from more than 30 women in various family situations and circumstances provide encouragement and a clear approach to the renewal and upkeep of creative pursuits throughout motherhood. Interview questions cover a range of topics, including vulnerability, smashing mental stereotypes, and tactics for regular creative practice. Marissa Huber (Florida) is an artist, writer, mother, and connector. Heather Kirtland (Maryland) is a mother and artist with a BFA in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art. They founded the online community Carve Out Time for Art to encourage other mothers to find a creative outlet. www.themotherhoodofart.com & www.carveouttimeforart.com
Features 32 creative mothers/social media influencers, a combined Instagram following of 600K+ • Amy Tan, author of Craft a Life You Love • Elise Blaha Cripe, author of Get to Work Book • Maryanne Moodie, author of On the Loom • Katrina Rodabaugh, author of Mending Matters • Monika Forsberg, illustrator • Sonal Nathwani, painter • Meghan Bogden Shimek, fiber artist
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50 Contemporary Women Artists 978-0-7643-5653-7 $45.00 | 360 pp.
I Shock Myself 978-0-7643-5595-0 $19.99 | 224 pp.
Available April Size: 8 1/2" x 10" Illustrations: 320 color photos Pages: 192 Binding: hard cover Price: $29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5918-7 BISAC: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women
16 | Fashion New this season
The Dharma of Fashion
A Buddhist Approach to Our Life with Clothes Otto von Busch, Text contributions by Josh Korda, Illustrations by Jesse Bercowetz
A quirky, irreverent way to think about what our fashion choices say about us Appeals to fashion lovers also concerned about consumerism, sustainability, and meaning beyond shopping and social media Includes “action exercises” to help put ideas into practice in your life and closet
Can we find more-meaningful ways to be with fashion than a continual cycle
We hunger for connection, being seen, and feeling popular, and with cheap and accessible clothes around the corner or a click away, we buy and discard clothes like never before. Fashion “hacktivist” von Busch and Buddhist teacher Josh Korda show how a Buddhist perspective on fashion can help us engage with clothes in wiser ways. Includes “action exercises” to help put ideas into practice in your life and closet. Here’s a quirky, irreverent way to consider what’s a more sustainable way to be with—and still enjoy—fashion.
of purchasing a very limited sense of freedom? . . . Can we transform habits of self-indulgence into insight?
Otto von Busch, PhD (New York, NY), is an artist and designer examining how fashion can be a vehicle for social sustainability, peace, and justice. He is associate professor of integrated design at Parsons School of Design in New York. www.selfpassage.info
Reflecting on fashion is about playing with desires, but it is a play that also asks us: What are you rejecting or trying to escape? What roots of your emotions are you unwilling to accept?
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Chronicles of a Fashion Buyer 978-0-7643-5623-0 $24.99 | 248 pp.
Denim Branded 978-0-7643-5577-6 $45.00 | 264 pp.
Available February Size: 5" x 8" Illustrations: 23 color & b/w images Pages: 96 Binding: hard cover Price: $14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5894-4 BISAC: DESIGN / Fashion & Accessories
New this season Fine Craft & Technique | 17
Craft Capital
Philadelphia’s Cultures of Making Edited by Glenn Adamson, author CraftNOW Philadelphia, Photography by Jessica Kourkounis The first city-based study of contemporary craft, connecting Philadelphia’s heritage to its current stature A combination of historical and creative aspects of Philadelphia to captivate art and history enthusiasts How modern techniques and historical influence co-create a culture of creative skills, tools, and space
This collection of essays from writers, curators, and artists introduces a distinctive cross-disciplinary approach and is one of the first city-based studies on contemporary craft. It connects Philadelphia’s heritage to its current stature as a national craft capital and provides a combination of historical and creative aspects about the city to satisfy the curiosity of art and history enthusiasts alike. Beginning in 1751 and through World War II, numerous artists and artisans established their craft in Philadelphia, and this collection sheds light on how their efforts continue to expand and develop to this day. CraftNOW Philadelphia was launched in 2015 as an initiative with the mission to promote Philadelphia as a national center for craft makers, scholars, curators, educators, and cultural devotees locally, nationally, and internationally. www.craftnowphila.org
Also Available With contributions by Elisabeth Agro, Sarah Archer, Chad Curtis, Anthony Elms, Elizabeth Essner, Michelle Millar Fisher, Jessica Kourkounis, Don Miller, Jennifer-Navva Milliken, Heather Gibson Moqtaderi, Kelli Morgan, and Jennifer Zwilling
Turning to Art in Wood 978-0-7643-4204-2 $59.99 | 288 pp.
Bartram's Boxes Remix 978-0-7643-4736-8 $49.99 | 176 pp.
Available Available now Size: 8 1/4" x 10 3/4" Illustrations: 114 color images Pages: 208 Binding: hard cover Swiss binding Price: $39.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5883-8 BISAC: TRAVEL / Museums, Tours, Points of Interest
18 | Fine Craft & Technique New this season
From Storage to Studio
The Clay Studio Resident Artists Explore the Philadelphia Museum of Art Collection The Clay Studio, edited by Jennifer A. Zwilling
14 artists explore a major museum’s storage areas as historical inspiration for new artworks Inspiring for artists, curators, museums, and gallery visitors everywhere Fall 2019 exhibit coincides with the American Craft Council national conference held in Philadelphia
Artists, curators, museums, and gallery visitors everywhere will be inspired by this first-of-its-kind creative venture and the “learning by looking” and “learning by making” that it presents. A group of 14 Resident Artists from The Clay Studio worked with 7 curators to explore the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s art storage vaults. After researching and handling artifacts in an art museum’s storage, each artist chose a museum object and went back to their studio to create a new work of art in response. The resulting artworks, beautifully photographed here, are accompanied by the artists’ thoughtful reactions to the experience, along with candid views of the works in progress in their studios. The curators, too, describe their “aha moments.” For both artists and curators, this journey from storage to studio in Philadelphia has been revelatory and points the way to exciting future possibilities for artists, curators, museums, and gallery visitors everywhere. The Clay Studio (Philadelphia) inspires curiosity and discovery through its galleries, studios, and classrooms. Founded in 1974, The Clay Studio continues in the belief that shared creativity is fundamental to humanity and a critical force for good. www.theclaystudio.org
Artists and mediums include: Rebecca Chappell (stoneware) Joshua Hebbert (ceramic) Stephanie Kantor (earthenware, stoneware) Ahrong Kim (porcelain) Yehrim Lee (stoneware) Nick Lenker (ceramic) Andrea Marquis (porcelain, stoneware) Roberta Massuch (earthenware)
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Making Good 978-0-7643-5287-4 $29.99 | 208 pp.
What Makes a Potter 978-0-7643-5811-1 $39.99 | 288 pp.
Jordan McDonald (stoneware) Jacob Raeder (porcelain, multimedia) Amy Shindo (earthenware) Jason Lee Starin (porcelain, multimedia) Daniel Ricardo Teran (earthenware, terra sigillata) Nathan Willever (stoneware)
Available Available now Size: 8 1/2" x 10" Illustrations: 55 color & bw images and drawings Binding: hard cover Pages: 112 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5884-5 Price: $34.99 BISAC: ART / Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / Group Shows
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Painting the Elements Air • Water • Earth • Fire Parramon
Convey atmosphere in paintings by learning to create the elusive and ephemeral elements of air, water, earth, and fire All artistic levels learn by studying examples in oil, acrylic, and watercolor from over 50 contemporary painters Artists included share how they work, tricks of the trade, their favorite colors, and other preferences
How to capture on paper the essential elements of life: air, water, earth, and fire? Through more than 700 images, learn the tips and tricks shared by over 50 painters through pictorial techniques. See and try practical solutions used by contemporary artists as they capture the essence of atmosphere and light, the sky, fog and mist, wind and snow, mountains, wildfire, fireworks, and more. Step-bystep exercises and tutorial video links accompany each chapter.
Learn oil, acrylic, and watercolor techniques and procedures to create: Atmosphere and light The skies (light and color) Fog and mist (insinuation of shapes) Wind (from abstract concept to figuration) Water in nature (the color of transparency) Rain and moisture (representing humidity) Snow (the prominence of whites) Mountains (volume in landscape painting) Differing terrain (material and texture) Fire in its natural context (the strength of warmth) Domestic fire and fireworks (heat, light and parties) Also Available
Fire and Light 978-0-7643-5217-1 $24.99 | 128 pp.
Color: Light, Sight, Sense 978-0-88740-139-8 $49.95 | 256 pp.
Available May Size: 8 1/2" x 11" Illustrations: 750 color images Pages: 240 Binding: soft cover Price: $34.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5953-8 BISAC: ART / Techniques / Painting
20 | Fine Craft & Technique New this season
Constructing and Covering Boxes, 2nd Edition The Art and Craft of Box Making Tom & Cindy Hollander New chapter on divided boxes User-friendly 2nd edition of the classic guide to building and decorating boxes of artisan quality Beginners and confirmed book art lovers will avidly appreciate these time-tested traditional-quality methods Includes valuable measurement formulas for ease of customizing, a glossary, and color step-by-step photos
This 2nd edition of the classic how-to guide includes a new chapter on divided boxes, as well as additional creative box examples to further inspire you as you learn the craft. The authors, proprietors of the nationally recognized Hollander’s School of Book & Paper Arts, teach the time-honored traditional methods in this guide, so readers come away with high-quality skills and results—not the other books’ trend-riding, surface-prettiness-only boxes. More than 300 color photos make every step crystal clear to craft hinged-lid, clamshell, and other inspired boxes out of book board covered with decorative papers and book cloth. Tom Hollander and Cindy Hollander own Hollander’s School of Book & Paper Arts in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They’ve taught book arts for over twenty-five years. www.hollanders.com
Boxes are especially meaningful when you can make them yourself and also when you can give them to others as a gift. Once the basics of box making are learned, you will begin to conceptualize your own boxes and work with materials you never knew existed. From the Foreword by Monique Lallier and Don Etherington
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Art in a Box 978-0-7643-5841-8 $24.99 | 176 pp.
Introduction to Bookbinding & Custom Cases 978-0-7643-5735-0 $35.00 | 208 pp.
Available February Size: 8 1/2" x 11" Illustrations: 308 color images Pages: 96 Binding: soft cover Price: $16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5891-3 BISAC: CRAFTS & 1st ed ISBN: 978-0-7643-3158-9 HOBBIES / Book Printing & Binding
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Vintage Cardboard Crafting Handmaking 15 Embellished Containers Anne Lardy
Great project guide for crafting and decorating 15 different types of boxes with unlimited designs Definitive and easy to follow for beginners and seasoned makers Over 200 images and diagrams, with actual-size patterns for inspiration
Think beautiful antique boxes. Think vintage, monogrammed, art nouveau, and just about any box that fits your needs. Add cardboard, fabric, tissue, lace buttons, and other decorations. You are now on your journey to crafting and enjoying unique boxes that reflect your artistic flair. Keep them, use them, or give them as gifts. These personal creations will draw oohs and ahs and last for years to come. This practical guide offers step-bystep instructions, actual-size patterns, and over 200 images and diagrams. Easy-to-follow instructions will have beginners and seasoned makers constructing boxes for tea and biscuits, Japanese trinket bowls, work baskets, and more. Creating an elegant box has never been easier! Without a doubt, Anne Lardy brings a new look to crafting with cardboard. She is the author of two previous titles on crafting boxes and weaving pearls. She lives in the French region of Rhone-Alpes.
Projects include: Monogrammed box 1920s box with a sliding lid Watch box Display box Candy box Sheathed knitting needle case Biscuit box Cake stand Square tea box
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The Great Book of Cardboard Furniture 978-0-7643-4151-9 $24.99 | 128 pp.
Upcycling Books 978-0-7643-5875-3 $24.99 | 144 pp.
Art Nouveau tea box Japanese bowl Boxes for buttons and ribbons Psychedelic box Work basket Make-up box
Available June Size: 8 1/2" x 11" Illustrations: 209 color images Pages: 88 Binding: paperback Price: $19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5965-1 BISAC: CRAFTS & HOBBIESÂ / Upcycling & Repurposing
22 | Fine Craft & Technique New this season
Mastering Contemporary Jewelry Design
Inspiration, Process, and Finding Your Voice Loretta Lam
Makes jewelry design both attainable and understandable, regardless of media Helps jewelry makers of all skill levels to take their designs from good to great The stunning examples of each design principle include images of contemporary jewelry from artists worldwide
This valuable guide from instructor and expert Loretta Lam makes jewelry design both attainable and understandable. The basic principles are explained to aid starting designers, and each section has breakout exercises enabling any level of jewelry artist to experiment with the concepts before applying them to works. Dozens of stunning examples from designers around the world help inspire anyone looking for a new source of creativity. Covers how to discover your personal inspiration and process; master the use of the design elements and principles; establish a design hierarchy and find your voice; draw on the inestimable value of critique; and more. Loretta Lam (Carmel, New York) is an award-winning artist whose work is found in fine galleries and prestigious exhibitions, and showcased in many publications. She is an internationally recognized teacher and speaker, regularly presenting workshops on jewelry design and technique.
Also Available Among the top jewelry artists featured: RamÓn Puig Cuyàs Philip Sajet Wendy McAllister Jeff Dever Donna D’Aquino
Drawing for Jewelers 978-0-7643-4058-1 $45.00 | 192 pp.
The Art of Jewelry Design 978-0-88740-562-4 $59.99 | 224 pp.
Available April Size: 10 1/2" x 9" Illustrations: 200 color images Pages: 192 Binding: hard cover Price: $34.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5919-4 BISAC: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Jewelry
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Anatomy of a Tapestry Techniques, Materials, Care
Jean Pierre Larochette & Yadin Larochette, Illustrations by Yael Lurie
This amazing duo—a renowned artist and a textile conservation expert—teaches 30 traditional techniques Ideal overview of the history of tapestry and its process for beginning and seasoned weavers Diagrams juxtaposed with woven models provide instructions in unique format; handy lay-flat binding
Renowned artist Jean Pierre Larochette and conservation expert Yadin Larochette teach 30 traditional tapestry processes and techniques to expand the skills of advanced weavers and aid beginners who want a historical grounding in tapestry’s rich traditions. Diagrams juxtaposed to woven models give unique instruction for 30 techniques. A handy lay-flat binding makes this guide perfect for use at the loom. Also includes key info on how to conserve tapestries for the centuries ahead. Jean Pierre Larochette (Berkeley, California), a fourth-generation French Aubusson tapestry weaver, has exhibited and taught internationally for decades. Conservator Yadin Larochette (Los Angeles, California), his daughter, earned a master’s degree from the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation.
Meticulously drawn by his own hand, the images encapsulate, with clarity and precision, all his knowledge and a lifetime of experience. —Charissa Bremer-David Contents 1. Views from the Loom with a Glimpse into History 2. Techniques 3. Woven Musings: Finding Metaphors in Everyday Practice 4. Functions of the Tapestry Loom
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Contemporary International Tapestry 978-0-7643-4869-3 $29.99 | 112 pp.
Dimensional Cloth 978-0-7643-5536-3 $50.00 | 256 pp.
5. Materials 6. Notes on Finishing and Display 7. Notes on Care 8. Notes on Storage 9. A Weaver’s Path
Available May Size: 11" x 8 1/2" Illustrations: 190 color & b/w images and drawings Binding: hard laminate case wire o Pages: 144 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5933-0 Price: $45.00 BISAC: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Weaving & Spinning
24 | Fine Craft & Technique New this season
Velvet on My Mind, Velvet on My Loom
Velvet Weaving Past and Present Wendy Landry
The single resource for weavers, textile scholars, and others interested in velvet's development and production Practical techniques for weaving velvet with affordable equipment, making the process available to ordinary weavers Key resources include a variety of weaving drafts to start with and a detailed glossary
The only comprehensive historical and instructional velvet reference, this invaluable resource aids historians, curators, and textile artists. Insightfully connecting centuries of practice, Landry offers handweavers and textile scholars the fascinating development and spread of velvet weaving across Europe and Asia, plus how to weave it today on ordinary equipment. Dr. Wendy Landry (Nova Scotia) is a textile scholar with 45 years of weaving experience. This book distills 20 years of her research on velvet weaving around the world. Landry provides collection documentation and textile analysis and teaches workshops. www.veloutiere.ca
Includes: Velvet Weaving's History Designing Velvet Principles of Velvet Weaving Equipment and Loom Modifications Materials Weaving Velvet Polychrome Velvet After-Treatments and Finishing Also Available
Norwegian Pick-Up Bandweaving 978-0-7643-4751-1 $24.99 | 176 pp.
OndulĂŠ Textiles 978-0-7643-5358-1 $45.00 | 160 pp.
Available May Size: 8 1/2" x 11" Illustrations: 250 color images Pages: 320 Binding: hard cover Price: $70.00 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5934-7 BISAC: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Weaving & Spinning
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Exploring Your Artistic Voice in Contemporary Quilt Art Sandra Sider
Concrete answers from a top designer to quilters’ biggest question: “How do I develop my style?” Tips and photo examples resonate with the quickly growing audience for contemporary quilt art Author draws on 40 years of experience in making, critiquing, and writing about art quilts
This small but mighty guide to critiquing and improving your contemporary-art-style quilting gives concrete steps for quilt artists seeking to develop their authentic voices. Renowned quilt artist Sandra Sider acts as a companion along the path to discovering the elusive “artistic voice” and offers photos of dozens of her own quilt design successes and failures as examples to learn from. Topics include how to write a powerful artist’s statement for yourself, when to stop experimenting, and using your voice once you own it. Soon quilters will realize a new authenticity and confidence in their approach to art quilts. Sandra Sider is the editor of Art Quilt Quarterly and is curator of the Texas Quilt Museum. A past president of Studio Art Quilt Associates, Sider has written or edited more than a dozen books concerning contemporary quilt art. www.sandrasider.com
Contents Introduction How Many Things Do You Know? How Many Things Can You Do? Does Your Art Education Ever End? You Call Yourself an Artist Why Critiques Can Be Helpful Using Your Voice
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In explaining how I have explored and continue to explore my own voice in contemporary quilt art, I hope to encourage and enlighten other artists. —Sandra Sider Artists Write to Work 978-0-7643-5649-0 $16.99 | 160 pp.
Art Quilts Unfolding 978-0-7643-5626-1 $49.00 | 352 pp.
Available January Size: 6" x 9" Illustrations: 60 color images Pages: 112 Binding: soft cover Price: $16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5887-6 BISAC: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Fiber Arts & Textiles
26 | Fine Craft & Technique New this season
Deeds not Words
Celebrating 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage Sandra Sider & Pamela Weeks An unusually creative honoring of the 19th Amendment’s centennial—it was ratified August 18, 1920 28 contemporary art quilts by award-winning artists, both men and women Recognizes unsung suffragists, including African-American women instrumental in the struggle to gain women’s voting rights
This unusually creative honoring of the 19th Amendment's centennial, which was ratified August 18, 1920, will intrigue and absorb everyone interested in equal rights for all. A meaningful gift or impulse buy, its dazzlingly varied, sometimes troubling, always inspiring artworks reflect the long and continuing fight for equality in democracy. African-American artists and subjects have a special place in the book, since although the 19th Amendment made a huge stride forward for women's rights, in many voting situations that right extended to white women only. Sandra Sider is the editor of Art Quilt Quarterly and is curator of the Texas Quilt Museum. Pamela Weeks is curator of the New England Quilt Museum. She is a quilter, fiber artist, and quilt historian.
CONTENTS Introduction A Brief History of the Struggle “Deeds not Words”: Celebrating 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage The Quilts List of Artists and Quilts in the Exhibition Appendices Bibliography Index of Suffragists
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HERstory Quilts 978-0-7643-5460-1 $34.99 | 240 pp.
And Still We Rise 978-0-7643-4928-7 $34.99 | 208 pp.
Available March Size: 10" x 10" Illustrations: 71 color images Pages: 96 Binding: hard cover Price: $19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5917-0 BISAC: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Quilts & Quilting
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Civil War Quilts
Revised, Updated, and Expanded Pamela Weeks & Don Beld
Firsthand visuals and patterns of Civil War quilts and their makers Practical guide for novice as well as experienced quilters The second edition includes a discussion of the Jane Stickle quilt, one of the most famous quilts made during the Civil War
A must-read for Civil War enthusiasts and quilters seeking accurate information on reproducing Civil War quilts. The stories of fourteen extraordinary Civil War quilts and the women who made them bring you face to face with the drama of war and its effect on thousands of lives. Some of these quilts tell love stories, others relate the determination of women seeking an active role in the war effort, but all represent efforts to support the fighting men. The book contains patterns and information for making “block by block” or “potholder” quilts, with 40 traceable quilt block patterns with templates for hand piecing or rotary cutting for machine piecing. This second edition also features a lively discussion of the Jane Stickle quilt, one of the most famous quilts made during the Civil War. Curator of the New England Quilt Museum, Pamela Weeks has been a quilter, fiber artist, quilt historian, and state-juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. For eight years she was the executive director of ABC Quilts, where the mission was to send handmade quilts to babies and young children born HIV-positive or drug affected, around the world. Pam lives in New Hampshire.
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World War II Quilts, 2nd Edition 978-0-7643-5334-5 $39.99 | 232 pp.
Southern Quilts 978-0-7643-5502-8 $29.99 | 144 pp.
Available January Size: 8 1/2" x 11" Illustrations: 172 color & 59 b/w photo Pages: 192 Binding: hard cover Price: $39.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5888-3 BISAC: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Fiber Arts & Textiles
28 | Fine Craft & Technique New this season
Living with Wood
A Guide for Toymakers, Hobbyists, Crafters, and Parents Seri C. Robinson, with photomicrographs by Dr. Sarath M. Vega Gutierrez Easy-to-follow guide to the science behind wood and its use as a material Advice and tips for maintaining wood in the home make it perfect for parents, everyday individuals, and all wood enthusiasts A broad range of wood topics provided by expert woodturner and professor Dr. Seri Robinson
Great for budding wood workers, parents, and future wood scientists, this guide offers an easy-to-understand overview of wood as a material in the home. Ranging from more-scientific topics, such as the chemistry and anatomy of wood, to instructions for cleaning and woodworking, Dr. Seri Robinson's piece showcases her expertise in the material. As a woodturner and professor of wood anatomy, Dr. Robinson’s advice is invaluable for all who have ever been curious about wood or have had questions concerning the use and upkeep of it in their homes. With helpful tips on areas like wood preservation, you can gain benefits from this guide that will last you a lifetime. Dr. Seri Robinson is a professor of wood anatomy and an avid woodturner. When not begging people to stop oiling their wooden cutting boards, Robinson can be found teaching woodturning to eager undergraduates, roller skating, or extolling the beauty of spalted wood.
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Master Your Craft 978-0-7643-5145-7 $29.99 | 176 pp.
Make Your Own Building Blocks and Build A City 978-0-7643-3966-0 $19.99 | 96 pp.
Available May Size: 7" x 10" Illustrations: 172 color & b/w images Pages: 144 Binding: hard cover Price: $29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5935-4 BISAC: HOUSE & HOME / Reference
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50 Bird Woodcarving Patterns Frank C. Russell
Offers carving advice from expert Frank Russell, along with 50 original patterns Provided patterns are supplemented with detailed sketches and instructions to guide woodcarvers of all skill levels Each pattern has a different bird design and includes interesting facts about the species
A unique how-to on woodcarving for different types of birds, this guide offers advice from expert Frank Russell on a wide range of power-carving techniques. With detailed sketches and written instructions accompanying each bird pattern, the carvings are perfect for those of all skill and experience levels. Each bird design can also be used by other three-dimensional or flatwork artists who aren’t necessarily interested in woodcarving specifically but still want to incorporate these patterns into their own art. Information on 50 different types of birds is included in the guide, and the overall depth of the instruction provided makes this resource the perfect asset for carvers looking to exercise and expand their skills. Frank C. Russell is a woodcarver internationally known for his ability to carve animals, birds, fish, and the human form in the round. Considered to be one of the nation’s more versatile power carvers, he has published several books on power carving along with myriad how-to articles on carving techniques for woodcarving magazines and journals.
I have known Frank Russell for over 50 years as friend and fellow artist/woodcarver … not only does he impress with his ability to realisically carve any subject he chooses, but impresses equally with the extent to which he goes to attain accuracy and realism through research and study. With careful observation, study, and application, his carving patterns invariably lead a woodcarver to successful and beautiful conclusions.
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—Julian Beauregard,artist
Carving Marine Mammals with Power 978-0-7643-5348-2 $16.99 | 96 pp.
Carving Realistic Animals with Power, 2nd Edition 978-0-7643-5872-2 $16.99 | 80 pp.
Available May Size: 8 1/2" x 11" Illustrations: 114 color & b/w images and patterns Binding: soft cover Pages: 80 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5954-5 Price: $19.99 BISAC: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Carving
30 | Fine Craft & Technique New this season
A Study of Navajo Concha Belts Donald P. Richards with Karen M. Richards, Foreword by Jackson Clark II, Foreword by John Miller, Foreword by Joe E. Tanner Sr. The first comprehensive evaluation of Navajo concha belts, with exhaustively researched historical, anthropological, and design contexts Addresses historical Navajo styles plus Hopi, Zuni, Pueblo, Plains Indian, and related Asian historical prototypes Features an expansive belt catalog, detailing a wide range of 400+ concha belts, including award winners
The first comprehensive, exclusive study of Navajo concha belts, this extraordinary reference work is poised to be by far the most in-depth authority on the subject. Tremendous detail creates an absolutely invaluable resource for collectors, galleries, dealers, and students of Southwestern Indian art. Thirteen exhaustively researched chapters cover not only the physical but the human history of these unique belts: influences on southwestern art styles; materials, tools, and techniques; maker and age identification; and determining authenticity. In addition to Navajo styles, it also includes related styles from the Zunis, Hopis, Pueblos, and Plains Indians, plus selected related Asian examples. Donald P. Richards is a native of Arizona. Having worked and traveled in more than 40 countries, he has developed an appreciation for the indigenous arts of peoples from around the world and specializes in Navajo concha belt research.
It is always amazing to me when some historical fact, or belief that we all bought into, turns out to be questionable. Don Richards has made me look at a lot of the beliefs I have about the evolution of different Native art forms. It is a good thing to ask, “Why?” and it’s even more fun when you find something that “doesn't make sense!”
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—from forword by Jackson Clark II, Toh-Atin Gallery, Durango, Colorado
Navajo Silversmith Fred Peshlakai 978-0-7643-4745-0 $50.00 | 224 pp.
Navajo Pictorial Weaving, 1860–1950 978-0-7643-5584-4 $45.00 | 208 pp.
Available July Size: 8 1/2" x 11" Illustrations: 2514 color & b/w images Pages: 576 Binding: hard cover Price: $89.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5964-4 BISAC: ART / Native American
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Art from Above New Hampshire Christopher S. Gibbs
A drone photographer’s awe-inspiring take on the Granite State of New Hampshire Rugged mountains to charming towns; well-known landmarks to hidden gems; all corners of New Hampshire shine Chronicling Chris’s 19-day, 4,600-mile photographic speed run through the idyllic towns and vast wilderness of New Hampshire
Follow a drone photographer’s whirlwind journey—4,600 miles in 19 days—through New Hampshire in nearly 200 stunning aerial photos. These shots go beyond the typical Granite State photos in both content and form, showcasing not only classic views but off-the-beaten-path gems from an awe-inspiring perspective. Featuring over 50 towns, this is a great gift for New Hampshire residents, armchair travelers, and people interested in beautiful drone photography. Chris Gibbs is an FAA-Certified Remote Pilot, avid fisherman, road warrior, Eagle Scout, aviation geek, and hired gun who operates commercially with his fleet of drones under the name Renegade Airlines. He is the author of Art from Above Cape Cod.
Towns featured: Bartlett Bath Berlin Bethlehem Bretton Woods Brookline Chatham Claremont Colebrook Conway Cornish Crawford Notch Dixville Notch Dummer Dunbarton
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Art from above cape cod 978-0-7643-5747-3 $34.99 | 160 pp.
Welcome to New Hampshire 978-0-7643-5749-7 $24.99 | 112 pp.
Durham Echo Lake State Park Enfield Errol Exeter Francestown Franconia Notch Gorham Grafton Greenfield Greenville Hampton Beach Hancock Harrisville Hollis
Lancaster Lee Lincoln Lisbon Littleton Merideth Milan Milford Monroe New Boston New Ipswich Newbury Nottingham Ossipee Peterborough
Pinkham’s Grant Pittsburg Plainfield Seabrook Sharon Stark Temple Troy West Stewartstown Wilton Woodstock Woodsville
Available May Size: 10" x 8" Illustrations: 197 color images Pages: 160 Binding: hard cover Price: $34.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5962-0 BISAC: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Aerial
32 | Regional New this season
Lancaster County Bucket List 100+ destinations Brian Yarvin
Entertaining reviews of 100-plus Lancaster County destinations on and under the radar This occasionally tongue-in-cheek critique helps curious tourists and locals get the lay of the land Pony polo, tractor pulls, roller derby, serious food, alternative theater, rail trails, town fairs
Lancaster County Bucket List is a bible of the region’s most iconic destinations, from the classic to the quirky. Going beyond a guidebook, the author offers up more than 100 diverse experiences and describes in short, opinionated essays what makes them worth doing. Here is the inside story on where to get a meal prepared and served by Amish in their home, why men wear white coats and top hats at the Groundhog Day festival, and what to expect at a harness shop. With its essays on the best all-youcan-eat buffets, bicycle racing, and a stylish eatery where Plain people conduct business in their native German dialect, this book engages all the senses. It captures the county’s eccentric spirit and turns up activities even locals may have missed. Born in New York City and raised in the New York area, Brian Yarvin has been a commercial photographer for more than forty years. For the last fifteen years he’s been combining photography and writing. Yarvin has contributed to publications such as the Washington Post, Mothering, SeriousEats.com, and New Jersey Monthly, to name a few. He has authored seven books on subjects ranging from Italian regional cuisine to New Jersey farmers to the history of lamb as a food. After long stints in Queens, New York, and Edison, New Jersey, he now lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Attractions include: Pennsylvania Dutch restaurants Columbia, Georgetown, Lititz, and other villages Old Windmill Farm activities and other festivals Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania Markets, gardens, parks, and trails Museums and historical re-creations Antiques and quilts
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Seasons of Lancaster County 978-0-7643-5755-8 $24.99 | 128 pp.
Plain Meetinghouses 978-0-7643-5301-7 $34.99 | 232 pp.
Available April Size: 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" Illustrations: 75 color images Pages: 192 Binding: hard cover Price: $24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5941-5 BISAC: TRAVEL / United States / Northeast / Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, PA)
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Haunted Historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
With Breakthrough Ghost Photography Tim Scullion
A celebrated updated second edition showcasing 114 new ghost photographs and seven new chapters For people wanting to see real images of ghosts or wanting to learn to take photos of apparitions themselves Tim Scullion is a renowned photographer of apparitions
In this second edition of over 230 ghostly photographs from photographer Tim Scullion, view 114 brand-new images and read seven new chapters that bring the hauntings of Williamsburg, Virginia, alive. You will see images that are beautiful, ugly, horrifying, and bizarre, and that defy explanation. More fullbody apparitions and faces. Peer into the biggest mystery of our existence—life after death. As a photographer, Tim Scullion specializes in fine-art photography, work that preempted the idea for this book—to do something that has not been done before: a comprehensive photographic study of the paranormal in one specific area—Colonial Williamsburg.
From the author:
Although I was skeptical about ghosts and the paranormal, I could not argue with the results that I had gotten from an unbiased camera. Also Available
Virginia's Haunted Historic Triangle 2nd Edition 978-0-7643-5772-5 $19.99 | 192 pp.
Breakthrough Ghost Photography of Haunted Historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia Part II 978-0-7643-5572-1 $19.99 | 208 pp.
Available February Size: 7" x 10" Illustrations: 236 color photographs Pages: 256 Binding: soft cover Price: $24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5889-0 BISAC: BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Unexplained Phenomena
34 | Regional New this season
Ghosts and Legends of Charleston, South Carolina Denise Roffe
13 updated ghosts investigations and a brand-new chapter detailing haunting day trips around Charleston Paranormal researchers, investigators, ghost enthusiasts, and storytellers will be surprised at the investigative creepiness Denise Roffe is the founder of the Southeastern Institute of Paranormal Research
In this revised second edition, thirteen updated stories and a new ghostly chapter spring from death to life as you travel along cobblestone streets, through old mansions, and into back alleys with paranormal investigator Denise Roffe, who explores Charleston along with the Southeastern Institute of Paranormal Research to interact with its ghostly residents. Examine nailbiting eyewitness accounts of paranormal events that are backed by historical research and more than twenty years of investigative experience as Denise showcases a surprising link between past events and current ghostly activity. Also enjoy new day trips around Charleston in Beaufort, Myrtle Beach, Camden, and Kingstree. Denise Roffe has always had an affinity for all things paranormal. She is a founder of the Southeastern Institute of Paranormal Research and has conducted hundreds of paranormal investigations for more than twenty years.
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While conducting paranormal investigations can be a lot of fun, there is a lot of work to be done before and after setting foot on the premises of a reputedly “haunted� place.
South Carolina Haunts 978-0-7643-4770-2 $16.99 | 112 pp.
UFOs Over South Carolina 978-0-7643-4749-8 $16.99 | 104 pp.
Available February Size: 6" x 9" Illustrations: 70 b/w photographs Pages: 160 Binding: soft cover Price: $16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5890-6 BISAC: BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Unexplained Phenomena
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Birds and Beacons of Michigan Kimberly Kotzian & John Kotzian Photo tour of 20 Michigan lighthouses that are birding hotspots, accompanied by color images of the birds found nearby Valuable resource for birding and lighthouse enthusiasts, with more than 100 close-up bird photos and short lighthouse histories Michigan has 3,000 miles of freshwater coastline and nearly half the recorded bird species in the nation
Birds and lighthouses have impassioned followers, and this is the first book to appeal to both audiences in Michigan, which is home to 129 lighthouses and nearly half the recorded bird species in the entire United States. More than 100 close-up photos invite readers to find and identify colorful birds at 20 iconic lighthouses known to be birding hotspots. This handily organized guide also provides a pocket history of each beacon featured, location coordinates, and visitor information. Kimberly and John live in Brooklyn, Michigan. Kimberly is a photographer focusing on Michigan’s flora, fauna, and landscapes. John is an author specializing in Great Lakes maritime history.
Locations featured: Lake Huron Lake Michigan Lake Superior Lake St. Clair Detroit River Also Available
Great Lakes Folklore 978-0-7643-4480-0 $16.99 | 160 pp.
Notorious Crimes of the Upper Midwest 978-0-7643-5389-5 $19.99 | 208 pp.
Available March Size: 9 1/8" x 8 1/8" Illustrations: 189 color & b/w images Pages: 128 Binding: paperback layflat binding with ends Price: $24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5926-2 BISAC: NATURE / Ecosystems & Habitats / Coastal Regions & Shorelines
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Clarity
A Photographic Dive into Lake Tahoe’s Remarkable Water Dylan Silver
191 color images of Lake Tahoe, from the bottom up Images and essays will appeal to environmentalists and lovers of the water and Lake Tahoe The author/photographer spent more than 200 days photographing underwater in Lake Tahoe
This is the first book of underwater photography from America’s most famous lake, which stretches over 191 miles on the CaliforniaNevada state line. Lake Tahoe is legendary for its crystal-clear turquoise waters. Even Mark Twain commented on its “dazzling” and “brilliant” clarity. But few people have ever brought their camera below the water’s surface. The uneven contours of the boulder-strewn shoreline cause wobbles and spouts as the wells wash up on the banks and roll back into the lake. The camera lens captures bizarre and fluid shapes that form faster than the eye can see or the mind can comprehend. More than 180 images show Tahoe’s breathtaking submarine scenery, from its teal shallows, rounded boulders, and swirling compositions to the surreal still lifes in its quiet depths. For everyone who loves Lake Tahoe, the images are a lasting reminder of its singular beauty—and a call to help preserve its health. The water is so clear and filled with so much color, it’s like splashing liquid glass. Dylan Silver is a California-based writer and photographer. His work frequently appears in regional and national publications. He spends much of his time swimming and scuba diving throughout the West Coast.
Also Available Locations featured: Sand Harbor Emerald Bay Secret Cove Cave Rock Thunderbird Lodge Zephyr Cove
High Sierra 978-0-7643-5344-4 $45.00 | 256 pp.
Seaduction 978-0-7643-4501-2 $60.00 | 176 pp.
Available May Size: 10" x 9" Illustrations: 191 color images Pages: 160 Binding: hard cover Price: $29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5944-6 BISAC: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Underwater
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Oregon Barbara Tricarico
More than 200 fine-art photographs portray Oregon’s largerthan-life spirit and natural beauty For residents, visitors, and lovers of dazzling landscapes Mt. Hood, Portland, Columbia River Gorge, Crater Lake, Painted Hills, Smith Rock, and more
A definitive photographic journey through the lens of 50 photographers, this exquisite book covers all the popular regions of Oregon. Chapters highlight the state’s seven distinct regions, with scenes from the Columbia River Gorge’s old-growth forests, Willamette Valley’s lush vineyards, Crater Lake on the rugged coast, Bend’s craft breweries and Deschutes River activities, and the high desert—a throwback to the Wild West with its cattle ranchers, horses, rattlesnakes, and pronghorn. This lively book will entice visitors to see Oregon for the first time and encourage residents to revisit or see what they’ve missed. Barbara Tricarico is a photographer who has produced two coffee-table books: Ashland, Oregon and Ashland, Oregon Day Trips. She has lived in Ashland since 2010 and has photographed around the world. Barbara is an active member of the Ashland Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Oregon Photographic Association.
Showcases: Mt. Hood Portland Columbia River Gorge Crater Lake Painted Hills Smith Rock Sisters Annual Outdoor Quilt Show Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm And more...
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Tattoo Road Trip 978-0-7643-4452-7 $80.00 | 320 pp.
Terra Flamma 978-0-7643-5573-8 $34.99 | 176 pp.
Available April Size: 9 1/8" x 8 1/8" Illustrations: 239 color & b/w Pages: 192 Binding: hard cover Price: $34.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5946-0 BISAC: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Landscapes
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Southern Oregon Barbara Tricarico
Stunning photography of Southern Oregon in a bite-size package and price Entices travelers and residents to visit Crater Lake, Umpqua Valley’s waterfalls, and other amazing natural wonders Fine-art photographers capture diverse scenes, from Rogue Valley vineyards to Jacksonville’s Britt Music Festival
More than 30 local fine-art photographers capture the culture and stunning natural beauty of Southern Oregon, with its gorgeous waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and mountains. Included are scenes from the small towns of Ashland and Jacksonville, the recreational Rogue River, one-of-a-kind shots of wild animals at the Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, and much more. Every one of the images is a work of art, and the book’s polished packaging makes it the perfect gift for those anticipating a trip to Southern Oregon or remembering a past visit. Barbara Tricarico is a photographer who has produced two coffee-table books: Ashland, Oregon and Ashland, Oregon Day Trips. She has lived in Ashland since 2010 and has photographed around the world. Barbara is an active member of the Ashland Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Oregon Photographic Association.
Showcases: Crater Lake Wizard Island Mt. McLoughlin Wood River Powerhouse Rapids Southern Oregon University Shakespeare Festival Toketee Falls Rogue River Britt Music Festival Umpqua National Forest
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Ashland, Oregon 978-0-7643-4490-9 $34.99 | 160 pp.
Ashland, Oregon, Day Trips 978-0-7643-5014-6 $34.99 | 160 pp.
Available April Size: 7 1/2" x 5 1/2" Illustrations: 109 color images Pages: 112 Binding: hard cover Price: $12.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5948-4 BISAC: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Landscapes
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Oregon Coast Barbara Tricarico
Stunning photography of the untamed Oregon coastline in a bite-size package and price Entices visitors to see the coastline for the first time and residents to see what they’ve missed 30 fine-art photographers capture both remote scenes and iconic destinations such as Thor’s Well
Seals, sea stacks, whales, and whitewater—a diverse and eclectic view of the powerful coastline as seen through the lenses of 30 Oregon photographers. From north to south, they capture stunning natural phenomena such as Face Rock and Haystack Rock, close-ups of marine wildlife, and architectural wonders such as the bridges that carry travelers from one town to another. The book’s sumptuous images and small size make it the perfect gift for those anticipating a trip to the coast or remembering a past visit. Barbara Tricarico is a photographer who has produced two coffee-table books: Ashland, Oregon and Ashland, Oregon Day Trips. She has lived in Ashland since 2010 and has photographed around the world. Barbara is an active member of the Ashland Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Oregon Photographic Association.
Showcases: Gold Beach Heceta Head Lighthouse Coos Bay Yaquina Bay Lighthouse Coquille River Lighthouse Peter Iredale Wreck Thor’s Well Southern Oregon Kite Festival Charleston Harbor Manzanita Beach Bandon Staircase Brookings, Oregon Portland, Oregon
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The Timeless Seashore 978-0-7643-5488-5 $16.99 | 96 pp.
The Ever-Changing Coastline 978-0-7643-5487-8 $29.99 | 160 pp.
Available April Size: 7 1/2" x 5 1/2" Illustrations: 108 color images Pages: 112 Binding: hard cover Price: $12.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5947-7 BISAC: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Underwater
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Central Oregon Barbara Tricarico
Stunning photography of both civilized and untamed Central Oregon in a bite-size package and price More than 25 fine-art photographers capture the essence of Central Oregon’s high desert Skiing Mt. Bachelor, tubing the Deschutes, climbing Smith Rock, sipping craft beer—Central Oregon’s appeal is endless
Bend’s craft breweries, water sports along the Deschutes River, rock climbing and slacklining at Smith Rock, the surreal lava rock moonscape at Newberry National Volcanic Monument— Central Oregon offers a feast for the eye in every direction. This book’s small size and sumptuous images by more than 25 fine-art photographers make it the perfect gift for those anticipating a trip to Central Oregon or remembering a past visit. Barbara Tricarico is a photographer from Ashland, Oregon. She has produced two coffee-table books, Ashland, Oregon and Ashland, Oregon Day Trips, and also coauthored and photographed Quilts of Virginia: 1607–1899. Barbara has a master's degree in deaf education from Gallaudet University.
Showcases mountain ranges in all directions: Three Sisters Mount Bachelor Broken Top Mount Washington A host of outdoor activities all year round Breathtaking volcanic rock formations Also Available
Back Roads of Northern California 978-0-7643-5762-6 $29.99 | 176 pp.
Back Roads of Southern California 978-0-7643-5763-3 $29.99 | 176 pp.
Available April Size: 7 1/2" x 5 1/2" Illustrations: 105 color images Pages: 112 Binding: hard cover Price: $12.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5945-3 BISAC: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Landscapes
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Alien Abduction The Control Factor
James Bouck & Robert Long, Foreword by Kathleen Marden The frightening facts of alien abductions and how humanity is controlled by forces unknown Paranormal and UFO/alien researchers, readers, and abductees looking for answers regarding mind control, implants, memory loss, and space-and-time manipulation Foreword by Kathleen Marden (the niece of Betty and Barney Hill, the first recorded abductees)
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Without a doubt, you will enjoy this well-written, fascinating book that attempts to answer the questions “Who are these ETs? What are they doing here? And what is the science that makes these events happen?” —Kathleen Marden, UFO and abduction/contact researcher, author, and lecturer; MUFON Director of Experiencer Research; Edgar Mitchell Foundation for Research into Extraterrestrial and Extraordinary Encounters Board of Directors member
Discover what science is learning about the alien presence and the way they manipulate space and time. Learn the facts about implants, mind control, memory, and why aliens are here. Revisit tall tales and consider current scientific research. Find out why some can see UFOs and some can’t, what a typical abduction scenario is like, and what you can do to prevent being taken. Learn not to be a victim or a pawn; examine the alien ropes and then resist. Foreword by Kathleen Marden, UFO investigator and niece of Betty and Barney Hill, the first recorded abductees. James Bouck is the former state director for Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) in New York State and has conducted hundreds of UFO/alien abduction investigations. Robert Long an independent researcher for the Intruder’s Foundation (under Budd Hopkins, 1931–2011). He then became MUFON’s assistant state director for the state of New York.
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“[Alien] Control has been reported by many people in circumstances involving a close encounter or where an alien abduction was about to take place. Alien interference seems to be involved, but how did they do it?”
Little Gray Bastards 978-0-7643-5005-4 $16.99 | 160 pp.
Unidentifiable Flying Objects 978-0-7643-5423-6 $16.99 | 160 pp.
Available June Size: 6" x 9" Illustrations: Pages: 160 Binding: soft cover Price: $16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5966-8 BISAC: BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / UFOs & Extraterrestrials
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Pure Sea Glass
Discovering Nature's Vanishing Gems Richard LaMotte, Photography by Celia Pearson
This definitive reference for beachcombers is also a beautiful addition to any coffee table. Pure Sea Glass surveys the history of glass manufacturing, explains the weathering process that creates frosted gems from fragile shards of old glass and tableware, and offers tips on how and where to find the best pieces. More than 200 exquisite photographs bring to light the luminous beauty of authentic sea glass.
Available Available now Size: 9" x 9" Pages: 224 Price: $34.95
Illustrations: 200 color images Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-9753246-0-8
Pure Sea Glass Identification Deck Richard LaMotte, Photography by Celia Pearson 35 sturdy cards organized by color and type of glass and packed with facts and tips More than 150 new images from Pure Sea Glass photographer Celia Pearson Will benefit both the avid sea glass collector and the occasional beachcomber
The ID Deck is the ideal addition to the Pure Sea Glass line of products, one that will benefit both the avid sea glass collector and the occasional beachcomber. Beautiful photography, professional design, attractive packaging, and reasonable pricing make this a true value and delight for anyone who loves nature and the shore.
Available Available now Size: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" x 1 1/4" Pages: Price: $19.99
Illustrations: 150 color images Binding: box set ISBN: 978-0-9753246-5-3
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The Lure of Sea Glass
Our Connection to Nature's Gems Richard LaMotte, Photography by Celia Pearson
Pure Sea Glass Notecards, Series 3 Richard LaMotte, Photography by Celia Pearson Photographs by Celia Pearson on 4" x 6" note cards (20 cards total)
Sequel to LaMotte's ever-popular Pure Sea Glass
Ideal as a gift or for personal use
Profiles of 14 sea glass collections from regions of the United States
The third set in a series of note card boxes
Inspires readers to continue their quest for coastal treasures
This much-awaited sequel to LaMotte's ever-popular Pure Sea Glass book was recently released in 2015. This elegant compilation reveals extraordinary stories of healing along with profiles of 14 sea glass collections from regions of the United States. The reader is presented with more aspects on shard identification and exposed to the role history plays in what is found along their shores. The book ultimately looks at the role of sea glass in our past, present, and future inspiring readers to continue their quest for coastal treasures and broaden their understanding of the history within their collections.
This third set of 4" x 6" note cards (20 cards total), features four each of five sea glass photographs by Celia Pearson, packaged in an attractive, shrink-wrapped, 6.5" x 5.5" x 2" box. Each card has a quote on the back by Pure Sea Glass author Richard LaMotte. Ideal as a gift or for personal use, these will surely make a lasting impression in any season.
Available Available now Size: 6 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 2" Illustrations: 5 different images over 20 Pages: cards Price: $17.95 Binding: box set ISBN: 978-0-9753246-6-0
Available Available now Size: 9" x 9" Pages: 204 Price: $28.95
Illustrations: 115 color photos Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-9895800-1-4
Pure Sea Glass Notecards, Series 1 Richard LaMotte, Photography by Celia Pearson A proven seller that is ideal for building in-store displays 16 blank cards with four different Celia Pearson photographs A stylish keepsake box filled with beautiful fine-art photography images from the book Pure Sea Glass
A stylish keepsake box filled with beautiful fine-art photography images from the book Pure Sea Glass. Box: hinged lid, magnetic closure, satin ribbon lift. Note cards: 20blank cards with four different Celia Pearson photographs. A proven seller that is ideal for building in-store displays.
Available Available now Size: 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 1 1/2" Pages: Price: $17.95
Illustrations: 4 different images over 16 cards Binding: box set ISBN: 978-0-9753246-1-5
Pure Sea Glass Pocket Journal Richard LaMotte Convenient journal with page holder and accordion storage envelope Sea glass rarity chart on the inside cover Slips into a purse or pocket
This jewel of a journal sits pretty on a desk or slips into a purse or pocket, ready to capture every brilliant observation or vacation memory. Spiral bound with a cloth cover in beautiful Caribbean blue, elastic page holder, and accordion storage envelope for receipts and keepsakes. Beachcombers and collectors will appreciate the sea-glass rarity chart on the inside cover.
Available Available now Size: 6" x 4 1/2" Pages: 80 Price: $12.95
Illustrations: Binding: hard laminate case wire o ISBN: 978-0-9753246-3-9
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Little Box of Emotions Matching and Memory Cards
Louison Nielman, Illustrated by Marie Paruit Matching game and enclosed booklet make learning about eight common emotions fun for toddlers and parents Three different games designed to develop young minds and promote self-awareness and a healthier mental outlook Instruction booklet provides a list of expressions to recognize the emotions along with directions on how to use the twenty-four cards Learn how to name and recognize your emotions, identify their bodily responses to these emotions, and discover some postures to channel them with this beautifully designed and illustrated box set complete with instructional booklet and card set. Twentyfour cards showing eight different emotions and reactions offer a valuable method for self-awareness and expression. The three games include simple recognition, memory and matching, and association and verbalization. These games provide caregivers a way to open up and invite dialogue while providing children with the opportunity to talk about how their bodies feel when they experience such an emotion. The guidebook offers advice and postures to get children to relax and channel their emotions, ultimately leading to a healthier outlook and better self-care.
Eight emotions featured in the box set are: Love Joy Disgust Sadness Excitement Surprise Anger Fear
Available April Size: 8 1/2" x 4 15/16" x 1 11/16" Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Lexile: 810L
Illustrations: 24 cards Binding: box set ISBN: 978-0-7643-5897-5 Age Range: 3 years and up
Louison Nielman, Illustrated by Marie Paruit A former teacher, Louison Nielman traded in her teacher's hat for her clinical psychologist cap. Today, she works in a care service that welcomes children, adolescents, and their families. Through her writing, she hopes to inspire children to dream, question, and keep their insatiable curiosity.
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My New Friends Early Concepts: Colors Jeffrey Turner Preschoolers will be laughing out loud while building vocabulary and learning new colors as they meet each new friend Silly rhymes and colorful animals combine for both laptime and independent reading in this new series of board books Parents and teachers will enjoy a brief lesson on primary and secondary colors at the end of book that will help extend the learning potential Who knew that a poodle, frog, bear, snake, snail, and squirrel could all be friends? Build vocabulary, learn about friendship, and discover how combining colors to make new ones helps us look at things in a whole new way! A full spread introduces the science of color mixing and teaches about primary and secondary colors.
Available February Size: 6" x 6" Pages: 20 Price: $9.99 Lexile: AD350L
Illustrations: 20 color images Binding: board book, 2 rounded corners ISBN: 978-0-7643-5914-9 Age Range: 0 years and up
Jeffrey Turner Jeffrey Turner has had an interest in art his entire life. It began the minute he got his first big box of crayons. He worked in New York as an art director and creative director creating logos and advertising campaigns. After 30 years, it was time to move on to something different. He co-created and art directed a magazine for five years. He also designed fabric during this time. Then he became a children’s book author and illustrator.
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My New Haircut Early Concepts: Shapes Jeffrey Turner Learning basic shapes takes on a whole new style that will engage preschoolers as they build vocabulary and chuckle along the way Comical hairdos and one hilarious poodle unite for laptime or independent reading in this new series of board books Parents and teachers will enjoy a brief lesson on shapes and how they are defined that will help extend the learning potential Who knew that haircuts could be all different shapes? Well, if you are a poodle you can experiment with all kinds of new hairdos, considering a wide range of shapes before making a final decision. Mathematics and comedy come together for a clever introduction to shapes and vocabulary building. A full spread reviews each individual shape for a fun and easy lesson on geometry.
Available March Size: 6" x 6" Pages: 20 Price: $9.99 Lexile: AD380L
Illustrations: 20 colors images Binding: board book, 2 rounded corners ISBN: 978-0-7643-5916-3 Age Range: 0 years and up
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Let’s Fix Up the House Robert Pizzo For those who love home improvement projects comes a unique board book that opens up the world of renovation to a new generation From demolition to cleanup, colorful illustrations make learning about what tools and supplies are needed to do what jobs entertaining for kids and parents alike Build vocabulary and word recognition through everyday home renovation projects What’s on the to-do list? Building, repairing, and improving are great ways to learn valuable skills and responsibility. Did you know that each task needs the right tool for the job? Join the home improvement movement with fun and simple illustrations that teach the basics and instill a sense of pride in a job well done.
Tools featured include: Sledge hammer Wrench Hammer Bricks Ladder Level Drill Paint Tiles Saw Tape measure
Available April Size: 6" x 6" Pages: 24 Price: $9.99 Lexile: AD270L
Illustrations: 24 color illustrations Binding: board book, 2 rounded corners ISBN: 978-0-7643-5913-2 Age Range: 0 years and up
Robert Pizzo Robert Pizzo is an award-winning artist who started out as the assistant to comics legend Will Eisner. Robert has won awards from PRINT, SND, GRAPHIS, HOW, DESI, AR100, SPD, etc. . . . as well as a prestigious Washington Middle School Class Artist of 1972 Award. He is the author/illustrator of The Amazing Animal Alphabet of 26 Tongue Twisters and its spin-off products, including puzzles, calendars, coloring books, and sticker books.
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Let’s Fix Up the Yard Robert Pizzo For the weekend warriors who love working in the yard this board book shares the world of landscape makeovers with curious preschoolers From gardening to cleanup, colorful illustrations make learning about what tools and supplies are needed for the job exciting for kids and parents alike Build vocabulary and word recognition through everyday yard work and landscaping projects What’s on the to-do list? Planting, watering, and cleanup are great ways to get outdoors and learn valuable skills and responsibility. Did you know that each task needs the right tool for the job? Join the landscape makeover movement through fun and simple illustrations that teach the basics and instill a sense of pride in a job well done.
Tools and supplies featured include: Lawn mower Leaf blower Hose Shovel Wheelbarrow Seeds Chainsaw Cememt mixer Wood Hedge trimmer Stones
Available April Size: 6" x 6" Pages: 24 Price: $9.99 Lexile: AD230L
Illustrations: 24 color illustrations Binding: board book, 2 rounded corners ISBN: 978-0-7643-5915-6 Age Range: 0 years and up
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America’s Flag Story Karen S. Robbins, Illustrated by J. James There has never been a better time to rally together to celebrate our country's symbolism, and what better way to do it than with this beautiful story on the history of the American flag Americans of all ages will proudly share their patriotism as they delight in this rhyming text accompanied by symbolic and moving illustrations Learn about flag etiquette and the proper technique for flag-folding with the easy-to-follow instructions The American flag waves in reverence for many—for the immigrants who came and built a nation with hard work and ingenuity and for all who continue to defend and serve our nation. The verse and artwork resonate with the symbolism that represents the very characteristics of our nation and offers young readers a clear understanding of how one part of our country says so much. The flag represents the freedom, the endurance, and the indomitable courage that makes America the “home of the free and brave.”
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Illustrations: 15+ color images Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5921-7 Age Range: 5 years and up
Karen S. Robbins Karen Robbins is an award-winning children’s author with more than 300,000 copies of books in print. She grew up in a patriotic family with her father and brother, who served in the U.S.M.C. Karen co-authored the adult book, Flags Across America, and the children’s Think! series. She lives in Gig Harbor, Washington where she writes, crafts, and designs books and toys for children.
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“America's Flag Story is a beautiful introduction of the American flag. It is vitally important to teach young children about our flag and country. They are the future of America.” —Gail Halvorsen, Col, USAF, Ret, Berlin Candy Bomber
Illustrated by J. James Jeff James has over a decade of experience illustrating, producing award-winning packaging, and designing exhibits for retail and museum displays. In 2009, after moving to Seattle, he earned recognition from the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles. He lives near New York City with his wife and daughter.
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King of Boredom Ilaria Guarducci Young readers will unite over the right to be bored in this engaging picture book celebrating creativity, individuality, and uniqueness Parents and teachers will delight at the innovation and imagination that is sparked as a result of fostering a child's need for alone time Dyslexia-friendly font creates accessibility for all readers
Is it ok to be bored? Ben is thin and pale, always bored, and never has any fun. His favorite color is gray, his favorite dish is plain pasta, and when he has spare time, he loves staring into space. He gets bored no matter the season of the year, the weather, or the position. He is so good at being bored, that one day he locks himself in his bedroom and decides to proclaim himself the Supreme King of Boredom: find out what happens when his subjects, his army, and even the queen arrive. King of Boredom uses imagination and everyday examples to let kids know that it's okay to enjoy being alone.
a hybrid font – with an essential design – because it has both serif and sans-serif letters making it dyslexia friendly!
Available april Size: 8" x 10 1/2" Pages: 32 Price: $14.99 Lexile: 660L
Illustrations: 32 images Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5974-3 Age Range: 5 years and up
Ilaria Guarducci Award-winning author Ilaria Guarducci always dreamed of making comics, but life led her down a different path. She restored furniture, sold cream puffs, escaped to Brazil, and even became a mother, before becoming an accomplished illustrator. She is the recipient of the AnemOne Award as best student of the Nemo Academy and the author and illustrator of three other picture books.
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Geraldine and the Most Spectacular Science Project Sol Regwan, Illustrated by Denise Muzzio
Young readers will rally behind this ambitious second-grade girl who, with only her dreams and gizmos, has the power to change the world STEM-minded girls and boys will learn that science can be found in everyday objects, including discarded gadgets Geraldine, with her uncanny ability to challenge the status quo, leads the way for kids to believe in themselves, try new things, and follow their dreams Geraldine is an energetic, spirited second-grader with dreams of becoming an astronaut. She knows that she’s clever and inventive, but can she create the winning entry in her class science contest? Armed with nothing but her strong will and the broken parts of her parents’ old gadgets and gizmos, she sets out to invent an amazing contraption. Will her invention wow her classmates and transform her from class troublemaker to creative scientist?
Available February Size: 8 3/4" x 8 3/4" Pages: 32 Price: $16.99 Lexile: 840L
Illustrations: 20 color images Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5898-2 Age Range: 5 years and up
Sol Regwan, Illustrated by Denise Muzzio Sol Regwan is an optometrist who loves to write. He is the author of two successful children's books, The Adventures of Pugley Bear and Dylan and His Magical Robot. Each of his stories teaches children a valuable lesson or moral. Denise Muzzio was born in 1990 and spent her early childhood drawing and surrounded by books. When she grew up, she decided to study graphic design, illustration, and animation to keep that inner child alive.
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Look! Dr. Goodview Enric Jardí From images that trick you to elements that disappear, art lovers of all ages can marvel at these mind-blowing optical illusions Learn about the science behind how our eyes and brains work together and discover how these illusions play tricks on the mind More than 20 visual games, complete with movable parts and removable pieces, are designed to educate and entertain
You’ll need these tools from the pocket at the back of the book:
Look very closely, because things are not always what they seem. Dr. Goodview is here to show and explain these fascinating optical illusions and investigate just how these amazing special effects work. The book includes special features such as a spinning disk illusion as well as three additional removable pieces housed in an attached envelope on the inside back cover. Use these pieces to perform certain illusions. From brightness and contrast to color and perspective illusions, jump into the world of Op art and see how these visual tricks can both confuse and excite the eye!
Mirrored silver sheet Clear lined sheet Gray cube
Available May Moving circular disk illusion featured
Size: 9 1/4" x 9 1/4" Pages: 44 Price: $24.99 Lexile: 590L
Illustrations: 44+ illustrations Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5943-9 Age Range: 8 years and up
Enric Jardí Enric Jardí is a graphic designer specializing in editorial design and typography. His books have been translated into a number of languages. In October 2009 he received the National Prize of Culture in design from the Generalitat de Catalunya. He has also received awards such as the European Design Awards, Laus, and D&AD, and from the Infographics Malofiej Summit. Jardí combines his work with teaching at art schools and universities.
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Marvin
Based on “The Way I Was” by Marvin Hamlisch Adapted and illustrated by Ian David Marsden
Seasoned cartoonist Ian David Marsden adapts and illustrates the incredible biography of Marvin Hamlisch Music lovers and theater kids will gain inspiration from Marvin’s journey Intense anxiety didn't stop Marvin from going on to win the coveted PEGOT
This graphic novel adaptation of the biography of renowned musician, composer, and conductor Marvin Hamlisch also includes his family’s flight from Nazi-occupied Austria and their immigration to the United States. Accepted into the prestigious Juilliard music school at age 6, Marvin had to work hard to overcome intense anxiety before every performance. Despite his struggles and his self-doubt, he celebrated his first radio hit in his teens, wrote songs for a young Liza Minnelli, worked with Barbra Streisand on Funny Girl, and was only the second person in history to be awarded the PEGOT (Pulitzer, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony). “God gave Marvin Hamlisch a life that has made for some great storytelling and this graphic novel is proof. It’s a great read, historically fascinating, and 100% Marvin in its wit and wisdom. I never wanted it to end.”—Lucie Arnaz, Emmy award-winning producer and actress “Marvin was like my big brother, even though he was my baby brother. We laughed all the time, and his musical instinct was never less than brilliant. I shall remember him and miss him always. How great that there is now a Marvin book!” —Joel Grey, Academy, Tony, and Golden Globe award-winning actor and director
Available February Size: 6" x 9" Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Lexile: 800L
Illustrations: fully illustrated in color Binding: soft cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5904-0 Age Range: 8 years and up
Adapted and illustrated by Ian David Marsden Born in 1967, Ian David Marsden spent his formative years in Zurich, Switzerland. He later worked and lived in places all over the world, now residing in the Pic Saint Loup region of the south of France. His cartoons have appeared in various popular magazines, including Mad Magazine and the New Yorker.
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Wicked Creatures of Cape Cod and the Islands Eli White and Elizabeth Kleekamp White
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An 8-year-old boy creates highly visual creatures and wildly imaginative stories for his peers Visitors and locals alike will get a thrill from these stories and activities about Cape Cod’s most wicked creatures Features activities and facts about twenty wicked creatures on Cape Cod and the Islands
Let 8-year-old Eli White take you on a tour of Cape Cod and Islands. This one-of-a-kind activity guide features the best-known attractions from Sandwich to Siasconset, and the wicked creatures who have found their secret hiding places there for centuries. Are they real or a product of a wild imagination? Inspired by the 1910 book Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods, these wicked creatures and their guided activities are designed to introduce a new generation to the mystery and magic of old Cape Cod. Visual puzzles, word searches, stickers, and create-your-own drawings and stories will be sure to have young readers racing to answer some of the age-old questions about the local lore and legends!
is a program designed to create books by kids for kids and to encourage young authors and illustrators to follow their dreams.
Available April Size: 8 1/2" x 11" Pages: 48 Price: $12.99 Lexile: 1080L
Illustrations: 50+ color & b/w images Binding: soft cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5912-5 Age Range: 8 years and up
Eli White and Elizabeth Kleekamp White Eight-year-old Eli White may be Cape Cod’s youngest cryptozoologist. When he’s not drawing monsters, he loves the Bourne Braves and fishing on Shawme Pond. His mom, Elizabeth, is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon’s School of Design.
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Chadwick Activity Book Priscilla Cummings, Illustrated by A. R. Cohen
Chadwick the Crab returns with all-new coloring pages and activities to complement the Chadwick collection
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The next generation of Chadwick loyalists can be more involved in his world by creating their own scenes Fun facts and more than 50 stickers can be found throughout the activity pages
Chadwick the Crab returns to teach young readers more fun facts about life at the Chesapeake Bay. This traveling companion offers hours of entertainment with puzzles, coloring pages, mazes, and interest facts. Kids are encouraged to integrate their fine motor skills with activities that will challenge their bayside knowledge bank. Fun facts are revealed through the activities, which invite exploration and some fact digging. Readers will learn, play, and sharpen their motor skills while the adventurous crab succeeds in teaching yet another lesson.
Available April Size: 8 1/2" x 11" Pages: 48 Price: $12.99 Lexile: 900L
For more Chadwick titles see page 29
Illustrations: 40+ b&w illustrations Binding: soft cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5911-8 Age Range: 8 years and up
Priscilla Cummings, Illustrated by A. R. Cohen Priscilla Cummings is the author of the Chadwick the Crab series and ten other picture books, as well as eight middle-grade and young-adult novels. She lives with her family in Annapolis, Maryland. A. R. Cohen was an art teacher for many years as well as a professional artist and illustrator. Retired today, he lives in rural Jarrettsville, Maryland, working in his studios, tending his gardens, and keeping hives of honeybees.
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Escape Game Adventure: The Mad Hacker Mélanie Vives & Rémi Prieur, Illustrated by El Gunto
Young readers and gamers can now join the escape game phenomenon with this new Escape Game Adventure series Mazes, puzzles, riddles, and word games test problem-solving skills in the race to destroy a virus and escape from the scientific compound Items from Dooz’s toolbox can be cut out and used to help solve puzzles along with the hint and answer keys provided in the back Tasked with word games, puzzles, and secret clues, kids embark on an adventure into the future to save the world. In this escape game, the mission is to locate and destroy the virus and then escape from the scientific compound before the spatial-temporal portal closes forever! Special tools and hints are provided to help along the journey through the future. Children will have to use their problem-solving skills and superpowers of observation to be the hero of the story!
Available February Size: 8" x 11" Pages: 48 Price: $9.99 Lexile: 820L
Illustrations: 48+ illustrations Binding: soft cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5896-8 Age Range: 8 years and up
Mélanie Vives & Rémi Prieur, Illustrated by El Gunto Rémi Prieur is a business developer with a long career in social media. Mélanie Vives is a journalist and cofounder of an independent magazine. Together, they launched escapegame.paris and have collaborated with Benjamin Bouwyn on the bestseller Escape Game, an original book for adults. El Gunto is a French illustrator, currently based in Barcelona, Spain.
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Escape Game Adventure: The Last Dragon Mélanie Vives & Rémi Prieur, Illustrated by El Gunto
Young readers and gamers can now join the escape game phenomenon with this new Escape Game Adventure series Mazes, puzzles, riddles, and word games test problem-solving skills in the race to recover a dragon egg and escape from the castle Items from Dooz’s toolbox can be cut out and used to help solve puzzles along with the hint and answer keys provided in the back Tasked with word games, puzzles, and secret clues, kids go back in time and embark on an adventure like no other. In this escape game, the mission is to find and recover the last dragon egg from the castle before the spatial-temporal portal closes forever! Special tools and hints are provided to help along the journey through the Middle Ages. Children will have to use their problem-solving skills and superpowers of observation to be the hero of the story!
Available February Size: 8" x 11" Pages: 48 Price: $9.99 Lexile: 790L
IN THESE BOOKS A series of clues that rely on your sense of logic and observation and your deduction abilities. Start time! According to the difficulty level chosen, you’ll only have between 30 and 60 minutes to escape. Play alone or with a friend!
Illustrations: 48+ illustrations Binding: soft cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5895-1 Age Range: 8 years and up
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Insects Fold & Play IK&SK
Cleverly hidden in the flowers, these amazing little pre-cut bugs are ready to pop off the page in just a easy folds Bug enthusiasts of all ages as well as budding etymologists will flex their dexterity and creativity with more than 20 paper bugs Precut and folded pieces require no scissors or glue!
Are you ready to Origanimo? Origanimo is the latest in paper engineering entertainment and is the perfect introduction to paper folding. Create and identify more than twenty multicolored insects with these brightly-colored paper pop-outs that are ready to crawl off the page in just a few folds! Just follow the instructions at the beginning of the book. Each page features the name of the bug to help you identify them on your outdoor adventures.
Bugs include the rhinoceros beetle, phyllia, woodlouse, grasshopper-leaf (katydid), lemon butterfly, dytic, cicada, beetle, ladybug, moth, damselfly, grasshopper, Paris peacock butterfly, praying mantis, Japanese rhinoceros beetle, caterpillar, phasmida (stick bug), dragonfly, deer tick, stag beetle, owlfly, ants, cricket.
Available May Size: 8 1/4" x 8 1/4" Pages: 32 Price: $9.99
Illustrations: 20+ origami insects Binding: soft cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5952-1 Age Range: 5 years and up
IK&SK Inkyeong and Sunkyung (IK&SK) are sisters from South Korea who have both earned a master’s degree in product design, with honors. They graduated from Reims School of Art and Design in France and work together in Reims, France, and Seoul, Korea.
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Cats
Fold & Play IK&SK Each with their distinct personality, these playful little pre-cut black cats are ready to pop out and play in just a few easy folds Feline fanatics of all ages can combat boredom and improve their hand-eye coordination with more than 15 paper kitties and yarn balls Precut and folded pieces require no scissors or glue! Are you ready to Origanimo? Origanimo is the latest in paper engineering entertainment and is the perfect introduction to paper folding. Create your own band of mischievous black cats, with multiple expressions and watch them come to life in just a few easy folds! Pop out the pieces on each page and follow the instructions to create fifteen cute little kitties. The back page features 18 yellow balls of yarn to assemble for each kitty to bat around.
Available May Size: 8 1/4" x 8 1/4" Pages: 32 Price: $9.99
Illustrations: 15 origami cats Binding: soft cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5951-4 Age Range: 5 years and up
64 | New this Season tarot
Shadowland Tarot Monica Bodirsky
Offers an easy-to-use and in-depth method of accessing, integrating, and healing your unresolved issues or trauma For any level of reader interested in exploring the shadow sides of personality Say hello to the 78 pieces of your personality you have kept locked in the shadows
This Tarot deck and accompanying book provide you with the vital creative tools you need to access your shadows and reveal hidden truths. Alongside traditional Tarot symbolism and meanings, shadow aspects of our archetypal personalities are portrayed as 78 playful and quirky ink-andwatercolor creatures that offer insight and guidance into our deepest selves. The book consists of a detailed introduction to shadows and shadow work, card meanings, reflection questions, and easy-to-follow spreads to help you discover, contemplate, and integrate previously unacknowledged aspects of your life and personality. For beginners as well as seasoned professional readers and shadow workers, this deck provides imaginative solutions to everyday challenges as well as complex or concealed condition. Monica Bodirsky, BDes, is a Canadian artist, author, educator, and professional Tarot reader with over forty years of experience.
From the author: The shadows are parts of us that need to be integrated, so we see ourselves with compassion and wholeness.
“The artwork of the Shadowland Tarot captures the theme of shadowwork perfectly. Combining insight and art, this work is a delight to use, cleverly provoking unconscious fears that lay asleep in the psyche immediately, but at the same time stimulates one’s inquiring mind to
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move towards hope and new exiting outcomes.” —Jayni Bloch, M.A.C. Psych. Assos. Registered Clinical Psychologist
Beautiful Creatures Tarot, 2nd Edition 978-0-7643-5331-4 $34.99 | 168 pp.
Bleu Cat Tarot 978-0-7643-4553-1 $24.99 | 96 pp.
Available March Size: 9" x 6" x 1 1/2" Pages: 224 Price: $39.99
Illustrations: 78 art cards Binding: box set ISBN: 978-0-7643-5903-3
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The Grail Tarot A Templar Vision
John Matthews, with cards illustrated by Giovanni Caselli
Universally recognized mysteries involving the quest for the sacred relic, the Grail, are brought to light within the Tarot For advanced and intermediate readers interested in Renaissance-style art and who find the Knights Templar a mysterious draw Characters from over 2,000 years of history
The Grail legend is one of the most famous mysteries the world has ever known. This 78-card Tarot deck with spectacular Renaissance-style art relates to the quest for this sacred Christian relic and connects it to our desire to understand the puzzles within our own lives. Characters drawn from over 2,000 years of fascinating Grail history—including the enigmatic Knights Templar, one of the most influential groups of the Middle Ages—take their place in the Major Arcana. The suits are represented by the four Grail Hallows: Stone, Sword, Lance, and Vessel. Discover the symbolism and stories of the Grail as a universal and potent representation of the search for truth, and find how to connect them with your own spiritual quest. John Matthews has been a practicing shaman for over thirty years and is a leading authority on the Grail and Arthurian legends and the Tarot. The author of a number of successful divinatory systems based on early spiritual beliefs, he has also acted as advisor on several motion pictures, including Jerry Bruckheimer's King Arthur.
From the author: Three strands of history, belief, and tradition are brought together in a significant fashion [with this deck]. In the process this gives us a powerful new divinatory tool [the Tarot], based on ancient traditions and archetypal reality, which opens a new window on both the mystery of the Grail and the extraordinary vision of the Knights Templar and enables us to discover deeper truths in our own lives.
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The Illuminati Tarot 978-0-7643-5270-6 $39.99 | 176 pp.
Shakespearean Tarot 978-0-7643-5309-3 $24.99 | 96 pp.
Available May Size: 9" x 6" x 1 3/4" Pages: 192 Price: $34.99
Illustrations: 78 art cards Binding: box set ISBN: 978-0-7643-5892-0
66 | New this Season tarot
Tarot of the Kingdoms Paige Ozma Ashmore
An exciting Tarot that brings the magic of the universe to seekers wishing to connect with their deepest powers of intuition Beginners and advanced readers alike who enjoy fairies, dragons, merfolk, and treefolk artwork and themes Discover your higher purpose and how to dispel negativity in a reading; two extra cards to help you solve day-to-day issues
This 80-card Tarot deck and guidebook bring the magic of the universe to seekers wishing to connect with their deepest powers of intuition. Through whimsical paintings of fairies, dragons, merfolk, treefolk, and spirit, discover secret knowledge in four magical kingdoms that will help guide readers toward a brilliant life with messages from the Universe. Explore your higher purpose and find out how to dispel negativity in a reading. Conduct simple spells to reconnect with nature spirits, and develop an intuitive relationship with the Earth. Includes three spreads for divination. Paige Ozma Ashmore has been reading Tarot cards for thirty years. She is also an artist whose work has been collected all over the world.
Also Available From the author: Spirit permeates all things. Those from the other realms want us to know that there is a part of us that is of them, so we live in each of those kingdoms.
Otherworld Tarot 978-0-7643-3394-1 $24.99 | 96 pp.
The Twilight Realm 978-0-7643-3393-4 $34.99 | 224 pp.
Available June Size: 6" x 5 1/4" x 1 1/2" Pages: 144 Price: $34.99
Illustrations: 80 art cards Binding: box set ISBN: 978-0-7643-5963-7
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The Transparent Tarot 2nd Edition Emily Carding
The long-awaited 2nd edition to a breakthrough Tarot deck that will have you reading the cards quickly and with more insight than traditional decks For beginner and advanced readers and collectors Read Tarot in layered dimensions for deeper awareness
In this 2nd edition, the celebrated and award-winning Tarot divination system for both readers and collectors consists of simple yet striking images displayed on clear plastic, which are designed to be read in layers. With a new chapter detailing how to use other decks—Tarot or oracle—enhance interpretations to unlock intuition and help discover hidden depths as you read. The book offers new keyword charts with quick definitions to assist with reading right out of the box, as well as in-depth meanings for clearer associations. Find original spreads and suggestions for methods that have never before been possible.
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Emily Carding is an actor, writer, and artist living in East Sussex, UK. Other works include The Transparent Oracle, The Tarot of the Sidhe, and Faery Craft (Llewellyn). She has been working with the Tarot for over twenty-five years.
Also Available “The Transparent Tarot is one of the most ingenious and original developments in Tarot in recent years. Absolutely brilliant!” —John Matthews, author of the Arthurian Tarot, The Shaman’s Oracle, Spirit of Nature Oracle, and others
Tarot of the Sidhe 978-0-7643-3599-0 $24.99 | 79 cards
The Transparent Oracle 978-0-7643-3486-3 $39.99 | 70 cards
Available April Size: 5" x 7 1/8" x 1 1/2" Pages: 304 Price: $59.99
Illustrations: 78 transparent cards Binding: box set ISBN: 978-0-7643-5927-9
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The Star Tarot
Your Path to Self-Discovery through Cosmic Symbolism, 2nd Edition, revised and expanded Cathy McClelland
2nd edition of the popular self-discovery Tarot set, using cosmic symbolism with larger artwork on the cards, 3 new spreads, and numerology references For beginning and advanced Tarot readers who love the cosmos Includes astrological references and offers star guidance for the soul
Created for all levels of Tarot, this second-edition guidebook and deck combine numerology with the cosmos that link the Major Arcana. Find a heightened methodology for deeper connection to your inherent gifts and the true purpose of your soul. Explore new sections linking numerology with the Major and Minor Arcana as you reveal your lifetime personality, along with astrological references, three added spreads, and larger artwork on 78 beautifully illustrated cards. An indispensable tool for those who seek their infinite personality possibilities: spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. A sure bet for readers who enjoy cosmic symbolism. Cathy McClelland’s love for nature, archetypal symbolism, and the cosmos inspired her to create The Star Tarot. Her magical and enchanting images flow from her heart and imagination. Her hope is that her artwork awakens the viewer to see and feel the magic life has to offer.
“This is a spiritual deck, introducing you to guides and places that, as you open to them, renew both soul and spirit. Cathy McClelland’s
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book shows you how to do this with gentle suggestions that awaken awareness of the healing practices represented there.” —Mary K. Greer, Author of Tarot for Your Self: A Workbook for Personal Transformation
Inner Realms Tarot 978-0-7643-4391-9 $45.00 | 128 pp.
First Light Tarot 978-0-7643-4573-9 $24.99 | 96 pp.
Available May Size: 6" x 9" x 1 3/4" Pages: 240 Price: $34.99
Illustrations: 78 art cards Binding: box set ISBN: 978-0-7643-5950-7
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Mystic Spirit Tarot Playbook The 22 Major Arcana & Development of Your Third Eye Kooch & Victor Daniels
A unique guided journey to increase intuitive awareness and find meaningful connections to the 22 Major Arcana Tarot cards A guide for all levels of readers for learning Tarot and New Age tools to develop intuition and strengthen one’s ability to successfully do divination Includes an intuition portal or divinatory skill-building technique that you can add to your Tarot understanding
“[T]his book deserves an honored place in every Tarot student’s library.” —Wald Amberstone, Director, The Tarot School
Using vibrant illustrations from various decks, this comprehensive guide gives useful tools to help the reader personally touch the silent, sacred wisdom veiled within the Tarot. This is an excellent companion for the major cards of any Tarot deck; specific directions simplify learning the imagery-rich language of the cards. If you are a beginning Tarot student, it provides the means to build a strong inner foundation for creating insightful interpretations. If already a reader, it offers journaling suggestions to encourage a deeper personal relationship with each card. At the end of the card descriptions, you’ll find an intuition portal or divinatory skill-building technique that you can add to your Tarot understanding. A insightful reference book for all Tarot readers. A professional intuitive living near San Francisco, Kooch Daniels has spent much of her life studying oracles, doing readings, and writing mystical books. She also teaches people to develop their intuitive abilities by learning Tarot divinatory skills.
Also Available Includes: Viewing the World through the 22 Major Arcana Cards; Connecting with Your Personal Muses; Developing Your Relationship with Symbols. Discover Your Insights and the Major Arcana Cards finding your intuitive portals to each card. Also work with journaling and spreads.
Tarot Tracker 978-0-7643-5439-7 $24.99 | 400 pp.
The Tarot Playbook 978-0-7643-3988-2 $16.99 | 176 pp.
Available May Size: 6" x 9" Pages: 176 Price: $19.99
Illustrations: 42 color photographs Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5949-1
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Kipper Oracle Cards Alexandre Musruck
English adaptation of the German Kipperkarten fortune-telling cards Perfect for beginners or advanced readers and collectors alike, especially those interested in a brand-new adaptation of the German original Companion guide, The Art of Kipper Reading: Decoding Powerful Messages, sold separately.
This classically styled Kipper deck of 36 evocative fortune-telling cards depicts sumptuous interpretations of the original German Kipperkarten images with a Parisian touch. Accessible and practical, it is perfect for beginners and advanced readers seeking advice and guidance on their most perplexing questions. Enhance your reading skills with the companion guide, The Art of Kipper Reading: Decoding Powerful Messages, sold separately. This box contains 36 Kipper art cards. Alexandre Musruck is a French cartomancer and psychic reader, and the founder of the popular YouTube channel @LenormandandKipperReading. He’s been using Kipper Cards in his divination work for more than two decades. When he’s not writing or teaching, Alexandre, from the coast of Reunion Island, can be found spending time with his adorable kids, Mathilde and Raphael, and his lovely wife and soulmate, Erika.
Also Available From a reader: I just want to thank this deck author for such a beautiful and inspiring version of the Kipper cards. It is amazingly beautiful and a well-done version of the traditional and original Kipper and the images do not mislead the read or alter the original meaning of the cards. As a Kipper cards reader I just want to stress my appreciation for this deck and ensure the fact that I’ll be using it in my readings. The Egyptian Lenormand 978-0-7643-4776-4 $29.99 | 176 pp.
Lenormand Oracle Cards 978-0-7643-5469-4 $14.99
Available March Size: 3 1/4" x 5 1/8" x 1 1/2" Price: $19.99
Illustrations: 36 color cards Binding: box set ISBN: 978-0-7643-5900-2
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The Art of Kipper Reading Decoding Powerful Messages Alexandre Musruck
English-language guide to the popular German Kipper oracle system Accessible for readers of all levels Any Kipper deck can be used
In each card section, you will find: Keywords: The basic keywords Meaning of the card: The core meaning of the card Mantra: A positive mantra that you can use in this situation Influence: If the card is positive, negative, or neutral Direction: In what direction is the card facing Quick answer: A Yes, No or Maybe answer Topic card: The area that the card rules Card combination: The interaction of two cards and their meanings, plus a left, right, top, and bottom position for each of the person’s card
Our intuition beckons us, many times, more frequently than we realize. Yet, once we embrace the silent messages that come from within, we can clarify and gain strength from their meaning. Kipper cards categorize four main areas of focus: people, events, situations and objects, or places. Each group is designed to provide information on specific people and issues. You’ll learn how to understand the importance of direction and how to apply it, unlock the Grand Tableau, utilize the three-step formula for memorizing Kipper cards, and quickly understand the three common mistakes to avoid. Gain useful insight and tips to enable you to connect to your intuition and obtain answers to some of your more perplexing questions about life. This is an approachable method of divination that makes practical sense for beginners as well as advanced readers. Musruck’s Kipper Cards sold separately. Alexandre Musruck is a French cartomancer, and psychic reader, and the founder of the popular YouTube channel @LenormandandKipperReading. He’s been using Kipper Cards in his divination work for more than two decades. When he’s not writing or teaching, Alexandre, from the coast of Reunion Island, can be found spending time with his adorable kids, Mathilde and Raphael, and his lovely wife and soulmate, Erika.
Also Available Includes: Kipper deck anatomy, Signifiers, Significators, person cards, and main characters; direction, meanings, reversals, spreads (also the Grand Tableau and the 7 keys to unlock it!), correspondences, how to memorize the meanings, mistakes to avoid, clearing and blessing the cards and working with your own Kipper Journal.
The Art of Lenormand Reading 978-0-7643-5468-7 $19.99 | 200 pp.
Lenormand Cartomancy 978-0-7643-4562-3 $39.99 | 96 pp.
Available March Size: 6" x 9" Pages: 288 Price: $29.99
Illustrations: 101 b/w images Binding: soft cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5901-9
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The Creativity Oracle Visions of Enchantment to Guide & Inspire Magic Makers Amy Zerner and Monte Farber
Amy Zerner and Monte Farber have once again created a deck of eighty oracle cards and guidebook to teach people to enjoy their lives more For all readers interested in sparking creativity You always get the message that you need to hear
Husband-and-wife team Monte Farber and Amy Zerner devised this beautiful new oracle deck and guidebook for you—the magic makers, writers, artists, and craftspeople of the world—to empower you as a compass, an assistant, a prompt, an obstacle remover, a game changer, and a pathfinder. The inspiring principles in this divination system are designed to help stimulate the creative process and enable an imaginative and intuitive flow, while motivating and guiding your gifts and talents, whether you want to make your living doing what you love or to bring more fulfillment into your life Each of the eighty cards is created from Amy's richly sewn tapestry collages, visions of enchantment that make every one of your oracle readings a work of art. Monte Farber’s profound writings offer inspiring guidance. Amy Zerner’s exquisite art exudes her intuitive connection with archetypal stories. They’ve combined their deep love for one another to create bestselling books and oracles that have helped millions answer questions and follow their own spiritual paths.
“Amy Zerner and Monte Farber are two very special souls on this planet. They assist all of us in reminding us of our true spiritual nature. They are the only two practitioners I have met who are able to bring the
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teaching of truth in ALL of their divinely led creations.” — James Van Praagh, author of Talking To Heaven
From the authors: Creativity is composed of equal parts intelligence, intuition, and heroism.
The Enchanted Love Tarot 978-0-7643-5709-1 $34.99 | 176 pp.
Manifesting Your Greatness 978-0-7643-5639-1 $34.99 | 104 pp.
Available March Size: 6" x 9" x 1 1/2" Pages: 112 Price: $34.99
Illustrations: 80 art cards Binding: box set ISBN: 978-0-7643-5899-9
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The Mahābhārata Oracle Gita Rash
An oracle inspired by one of the oldest recorded document: the Mahābhārata For those interested in divination for a wide spectrum of emotions, dualities, miracles, philosophies, and spirituality A poetic beauty of ancient traditions that offers you transforming spiritual teachings and a master lesson in life
A master lesson in life is now accessible with 36 illustrated cards and a guidebook by veteran medium Gita Rash. As the first oracle deck on this subject, beginners as well as advanced card readers can execute powerful divination through work with the archetypes and concepts offered in this oldest recorded document in existence—the Mahābhārata. There is a discourse within this epic called the Bhagavad Gita, which is a revered text in itself. The entire epic is vast, deep, wise, profound, and prolific displaying a wide spectrum of emotions, dualities, miracles, philosophy, and spirituality, and more. The rich and striking card images display concepts such as space travel, ancient sci-fi, elastic time, astral travel, and more. It’s all here, and the otherworldly connections will spur you to expand your psyche. You will witness the poetic beauty of ancient traditions as they transform the spiritual teachings presented in this powerful package. Gita Rash is a psychic medium using Tarot, runes, palmistry, and Vedic astrology to do readings for the past twenty years, utilizing her experience to provide spiritual guidance to questions about relationships, career, health, well-being, and personal empowerment.
Also Available From author: The reader can glean personal wisdom and counsel from the characters and images, which remind us that we are all dealing with the same circumstances in life. No matter what era a human being is living in, life presents the same challenges to all.
Sacred Mysteries 978-0-7643-5711-4 $34.99 | 208 pp.
The PSALM® Cards 978-0-7643-5191-4 $34.99 | 176 pp.
Available June Size: 3 7/8" x 5 1/4" x 1" Illustrations: 36 art cards Pages: 96 Binding: box set Price: $24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-5961-3
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TLC for the Soul
33 Inspiring Messages of Comfort Shana Lee Gibson
33 messages of comfort to help you remember your inner light in times of outer darkness For those needing encouragement or relaxation to dwell on inner recovery Designed as an invitation to reconnect with your higher power— the divine source of your soul
Whenever you encounter inevitable trials and tribulations on the road of life, the TLC cards will bring you peace and encouragement. They will remind you of the compassionate hand of the divine as you take hold of it through your intention and prayer. May you remember your inner light in times of outer darkness through the feelings each image evokes. They wish to help you experience the miracles that will always unfold when you keep the faith—despite all the odds. Shana Lee Gibson is a spiritual mentor, inspirational figure, and writer devoted to helping you live your God-given purpose by bringing attention to the still, small voice within you, through Divine Spiritual Inquiry and Guided Meditation. Gina Szafner blends photography and digital art to create works that visually reshape reality.
“Gifted spiritual adviser Shana Lee Gibson takes you on an exhilarating trip of the evolution of your soul. Splendidly created visions help you meander through easy meditations and to obtain soothing counsel for facing life’s challenges. Refresh your tired spirits with the comforting insights on the cards, and experience jubilant life affirmation.” —Kareen Zebroff, Yoga Pioneer, CTV’s Kareen’s Yoga Also Available
From the author: Such divine communication feels “just right,” because it appeals to our sensibility and common sense. Wise, and strangely practical, the meanings then become mysteriously miraculous . . . Act from the heart, and you can’t go wrong. Thank Forward 978-0-7643-5864-7 $24.99 | 64 pp.
Healing Light and Angel Cards 978-0-7643-4695-8 $24.99 | 96 pp.
Available June Size: 3 15/16" x 5 1/4" x 1/2" Pages: Price: $19.99
Illustrations: 33 art cards Binding: box set ISBN: 978-0-7643-5960-6
self-discovery tools New this Season | 75
The Book of Manifestations Practical Ways to Attract Your Deepest Desires Mishal
30 practical and exciting concepts for using the Law of Attraction to manifest your dreams For those wanting to improve any area of their lives: relationships, prosperity, career, and more Exercises included that will help you feel your best and attract the good stuff into your life
Understand and harness the most powerful and pervasive law of the universe: the Law of Attraction. Thirty processes present the most powerful and pervasive Law of the Universe in a simple, precise, and easy-to-use manner. This exciting book gets straight to the point about what needs and doesn’t need to be done to live a life of true abundance via a clear, concrete, and measurable way that allows you to take giant strides toward your desires. Mishal has been a professor of economics for the past eight years. The Law of Attraction has fascinated him since he was a teenager; he wrote The Book of Manifestations to help people use this Law on an everyday basis.
From author: The more alive you feel, the more the Universe will present itself to you and give you fantastic insights on how to get to your desires, making you feel even more energized.
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Get Positive Live Positive 978-0-7643-5291-1 $16.99 | 128 pp.
The F.A.S.T.R. Process 978-0-7643-5851-7 $19.99 | 160 pp.
Exercises! Leverage the Small Stuff Trust Your Inner GPS Get Close to Nature Reverse Engineer Your Desires Make Use of the 80/20 Principle Break Down the Barriers Anchor Your Day Apply the 24–Hour Technique Tame the Monkey Mind Unclutter Your Surroundings Set Up the Scene Respect the Temple Chase Novelty Learn to Be Selfish Cast Your Spells
Use the Power of Music Cut Your Commute Tune Your Frequencies Mind Your Own Business Practice Equanimity Defy Gravity Vent Your Anger Sculpted Gratitude Get Used to Saying NO Get Yourself on the Right Address Date Yourself Take a Mental Holiday Keep a Backup Ready Refuse to Play the Game Practice Last-Day Living
Available June Size: 6" x 9" Pages: 128 Price: $19.99
Illustrations: Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5971-2
76 | New this Season Palmistry
Your Health in Your Hands Hand Analysis as a Guide to Well-Being Lori Reid
Learn how to read the lines, patterns, and bumps on your hands to promote good health and well-being Use your hands as a diagnostic tool for picking up early clues to help maintain vitality and prevent disease The vast concentration of nerve endings makes our hands living registers that record all kinds of data and biochemical messages about ourselves
Our palms are a mirror of our personality and how we think and behave. But they can also reveal how we’re feeling, our general state of health, and if we are predisposed to a particular condition. If we learn to read the lines, patterns, and bumps on our hands, we can monitor our health and promote our well-being on a daily basis. This easy-to-follow, fully illustrated guide explains the basics of hand analysis, and how overall appearance, line details, and markings begin to build a health picture. Lori Reid is a leading hand analyst and respected author of more than forty books, including titles on handreading, color therapy, and astrology. She regularly appears on television and radio shows in the UK and writes for both national and international newspapers and magazines.
Also Available From the author: Our hands are living registers that record all kinds of data about ourselves: how we think and behave; how we work, love, and interact with others; our dreams, ambitions, and conscious and subconscious motivation; our predispositions; and our psychological and physical health.
Hands: A Complete Guide to Palmistry 978-0-914918-48-6 $13.95 | 256 pp.
Time on Your Hands 978-0-7643-3904-2 $16.99 | 160 pp.
Available June Size: 7" x 9" Pages: 144 Price: $19.99
Illustrations: 292 color line drawings Binding: soft cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5885-2
Healing & Lifestyle New this Season | 77
Feng Shui Wu Xing
Rebalance the flow of energy around you to bring health, happiness, and good fortune into your life For people embracing their spirituality and looking to create positivity in their homes or offices Shows how to assess everything, from the location of a building to the position of a sofa or desk
An informative and clearly illustrated guide to living in harmony with chi’i, the life-giving energy in and around us all, as experts explain how to rebalance the flow of energy to bring health, happiness, and good fortune into your life. An introduction to the ancient guiding principles of traditional Chinese Feng Shui explains how the five elements combine in the home and workplace, with step-by-step instructions. Using simple illustrations and instructions, learn how to visualize the “invisible architecture” in your surroundings, both indoors and outside. Determine whether the Feng Shui is “good” or “bad” and how to use a Pa Tzu compass to discover lucky and unlucky directions. Wu Xing is a Feng Shui consultancy group that has worked extensively to help people balance the energy in their lives. The group members are Joanne O’Brien, Martin Palmer, Zhao Xiaomin, and Eva Wong (landform adviser), who also work together in astrology and other fields.
This easy-to-follow workbook explains the principles that govern Feng Shui and shows you how to “read” and understand your environment. It provides an essential guide to rural and urban landscapes that gives you the opportunity to assess important features both in and around your home and workplace, as well as to take appropriate steps to improve the Feng Shui where needed. Includes your Feng Shui tools, principles, elements, compass, and solutions.
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EZ2 Feng Shui 978-0-7643-5194-5 $24.99 | 32 pp.
The I Ching Oracle Wheel 978-0-7643-4717-7 $24.99 | 4 pp.
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Illustrations: Over 300 illustrations Binding: soft cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5886-9
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The Last Veterans of WWII 978-0-7643-5362-8 | $24.99
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Fokker Dr. 1
Germany's Famed Triplane in World War I Mark C. Wilkins
History of the famed Fokker Dr. 1 triplanes during WWI Piloted by top German aces such as Manfred von Richthofen and his brother Lothar, Werner Voss, Ernst Udet, and many others Many archival images as well as full-color images of Dr. 1s being built and flown today
This book presents the evolution and development of perhaps the most iconic German fighter of WWI—the Fokker Dr. 1 triplane or “Dreidecker.” The Dr. 1 was born from experiments in cantilever monoplanes and the excellent combat record of the Sopwith triplane, which appeared at the western front at the end of 1916. Only 320 Fokker Dr.1s were built, yet their imprint on aviation history was and is far reaching and enduring—perhaps due to those who flew them. Baron Manfred von Richthofen and his brother Lothar, as well as Werner Voss, Ernst Udet, and many others, all flew the triplane, helping burnish their image in collective memory. This book highlights the design and construction of the legendary Dr. 1, as well as showcasing many flying replicas and where they can be found. Also included are selected museums from around the world where Dr. 1s can currently be seen. Mark Wilkins is a historian, author, and lecturer specializing in aviation and maritime history. He is currently a curator at the Calvert Marine Museum, has been director and curator for two museums, and has worked for the Smithsonian Institution. Mark is a contributor to Aviation History and Air & Space magazines and is the historical consultant for a new documentary on WWI aviation.
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The Nieuport 28 978-0-7643-2933-3 $60.00 | 272 pp.
The Curtiss Hydroaeroplane 978-0-7643-3762-8 $59.99 | 256pp.
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Illustrations: 143 color and b/w photos Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5968-2
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The D, H, and K Models in World War II and Korea David Doyle
Design, development, and deployment of the late-WWIIproduction Mustangs Development of the famed P-51D “bubbletop” during WWII through the type’s use in Korea Heavily illustrated with rare archival photographs, images of current-day planes at air shows, and detail shots
Even today, almost eighty years after its first flight, the North American P-51 Mustang remains one of the most famous and recognizable aircraft in the world. Nimble and fast, qualities that lead the Mustang to be used even today in air races, the aircraft was forged in battle. This, the second of two volumes on this classic aircraft, explores the “bubbletop” versions that helped bring the war to the German and Japanese homelands. These Mustangs were widely used escorting Allied bombers deep into the enemy homeland. The story of this historic fighter is told through carefully researched archival photos, as well as photographs of preserved examples, illuminated through detailed captions, thereby illustrating not only the use of the late WWII Mustang, but also the details of its construction. Large, clear photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, put the reader on the airfield and in the sky with this historic aircraft. The aviation books by David Doyle, author of over 125 books, are noted for their thorough coverage of historic aircraft and his celebrated ability to locate scarce vintage imagery.
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P-47 Thunderbolt 978-0-7643-5673-5 $19.99 | 112 pp.
P-51 Mustang, Vol. 1 978-0-7643-5674-2 $19.99 | 112pp.
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Illustrations: 162 color and b/w photos Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5938-5
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P-51 Mustang, Vol. 2
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SB2C Helldiver
Curtiss's Carrier-Based Dive Bomber in World War II David Doyle
Part of the Legend of Warfare series, this covers the design, development, and deployment of the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver in WWII Ideal for military history enthusiasts who enjoy concise, affordable warfare histories illustrated with rare archival photographs. Chronicles all versions of the Helldiver, including those built in Canada under license
While initally labeled as a troublesome aircraft, the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver went on to be noted for striking more Japanese targets than any other US Navy dive bomber. Despite this, the Helldiver was to be the last of a long line of US Navy dive bombers. The development, production, and combat use of the many variations of the Helldiver are examined, including experimental variants that did not progress beyond the prototype stage. Heavily illustrated with war-era photographs, both black-and-white and color, which are augmented with beautiful color photos of the only remaining flyable example, this book provides the reader with a concise yet thorough study of this remarkable aircraft. Part of the Legends of Warfare series. Author of more than 125 books, David Doyle maritime books are noted for their thorough coverage of historic vessels and his celebrated ability to locate scarce vintage imagery.
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Grumman F4F Wildcat 978-0-7643-5433-5 $19.99 | 128 pp.
Douglas TBD Devastator 978-0-7643-5419-9 $19.99 | 112pp.
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Illustrations: 139 color and b/w photos Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5969-9
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Grumman’s First Torpedo Bomber in World War II David Doyle
History of the design, development, and deployment of the Navy’s most successful torpedo bomber of WWII Aircraft famously flown by the late US president George H.W. Bush during WWII Abundantly illustrated with scarce archival photographs, including previously unpublished images
The Grumman-designed TBF Avenger was unquestionably the most successful torpedo bomber in the US fleet during WWII. Developed just prior to the US entry in WWII, the type made its combat debut at the Battle of Midway. Demand for the large carrier-borne aircraft, which could drop conventional bombs and depth charges in addition to torpedoes, soon outstripped Grumman's capacity. To supply the needed aircraft to the US Navy, the US Marines, and the Royal Navy, the Eastern Aircraft Division of General Motors was contracted to build duplicate aircraft, which were designated TBM. With numerous adaptations, both the TBF and TBM continued to serve militaries well after WWII. Through carefully researched photos, many of which have never before been published and which are reproduced in remarkable clarity, the history and details of this iconic aircraft are revealed and put the reader in the skies with this historic aircraft. The military books by David Doyle, author of more than 125 books, are noted for their thorough coverage of historic vessels and aircraft and his celebrated ability to locate scarce vintage imagery.
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USS Yorktown (CV-5) 978-0-7643-5288-1 $19.99 | 112 pp.
Grumman F4F Wildcat 978-0-7643-5433-5 $19.99 | 128pp.
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Illustrations: 175 color and b/w photos Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5939-2
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TBF/TBM Avenger
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B-17 Flying Fortress, Vol. 1 Boeing’s Model 299 through B-17D in World War II David Doyle
Chronicles the design, development, and use of the “shark fin”tailed B-17 models used in the early days of WWII Covers the evolution of the Flying Fortress from the model 299 to the B-17D Illustrated with rare archival photographs, including previously unpublished images
The B-17 Flying Fortress is one of the most well-known aircraft in aviation history. Through a broad range of photos gathered from around the world, this book, the first of a two-volume series, chronicles the design, development, and wartime use of the early models of the Flying Fortress, from the ill-fated experimental model 299 through the B-17D, including the famous “Swoose.” These early models are distinguished by their narrow fuselage, art deco styling, and a small “shark fin” tail. A second volume will continue the B-17 story with the large-tail later models, B-17E through B-17H. The story of these iconic WWII aircraft is told through carefully researched photos, many of which have never before been published, and which are reproduced in remarkable clarity. Large, clear photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, unlock the secrets of this aircraft. The aircraft books by David Doyle, author of over 125 books, are noted for their thorough coverage of historic warplanes and his celebrated ability to locate rare vintage imagery.
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Corsair 978-0-7643-5503-5 $19.99 | 112 pp.
B-26 Marauder 978-0-7643-5664-3 $19.99 | 112pp.
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Illustrations: 158 color and b/w photos Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5955-2
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Boeing’s XB-29 through B-29B in World War II David Doyle
First of two volumes on Boeing’s iconic B-29 Superfortress in WWII Evolution of the aircraft from the XB-29, through the B-29, B-29A, B-29B, F-13 reconnaissance aircraft, and more The bomber that brought the war to the Japanese home islands and delivered the two atomic bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was not only the largest and most advanced US aircraft to see combat in World War II, it was also the most expensive weapons system of the war, even exceeding the cost of developing the atomic bomb—the weapon that ultimately would be delivered to Hiroshima and Nagasaki by a pair of B-29s in August 1945. Through a broad range of photos gathered from around the world, this book, the first of a two-volume series, chronicles the design, development, and World War II combat of the B-29 Superfortress. The story of this historic aircraft is told through carefully researched photos, which are reproduced in remarkable clarity. Large, clear photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, unlock the secrets of this aircraft. The aircraft books by David Doyle, author of over 125 books, are noted for their thorough coverage of historic warplanes and his celebrated ability to locate rare vintage imagery.
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B-52 Stratofortress 978-0-7643-5587-5 $19.99 | 112 pp.
Consolidated B-24 Vol.1 978-0-7643-5615-5 $19.99 | 112pp.
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Illustrations: 220 color and b/w photos Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5937-8
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B-29 Superfortress, Vol. 1
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The Tenth Air Force in World War II Strategy, Command, and Operations 1942–1945 Edward M. Young
A history of the operations of the American Tenth Air Force in the China-Burma-India theater during World War II Covers operations of fighter, bomber, reconnaissance, transport, and liaison squadrons over Burma First comprehensive history of the little-known operations of the Tenth Air Force in a forgotten theater of war
During World War II, flying B-24 Liberator bombers on missions deep into Burma, B-25 Mitchell bombers attacking Japanese lines of communications, and P-40 Warhawks, P-47 Thunderbolts, and P-51 Mustangs flying close support for General Joseph Stilwell’s Chinese and American forces in northern Burma, the Tenth Air Force worked closely with the squadrons of the Royal Air Force to push the Japanese out of Burma. The first comprehensive history of the Tenth Air Force and the Army Air Forces, IndiaBurma sector, this book covers these operations in thecontext of Allied strategic objectives for prosecuting the war in China and Southeast Asia. Edward Young has degrees in political science and history. His career has taken him all over the globe, from Tokyo to New York and London. He has written extensively on World War II aviation and military history.
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The 8th Air Force: Victory and Sacrifice 978-0-7643-2534-2 $39.95 | 160 pp.
Battle Colors: Insignia and Aircraft Markings of the U.S. Army Air Forces in WWII 978-0-7643-5273-7 $45.00 | 160pp.
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Available June Size: 8 1/2" x 11" Pages: 416 Price: $74.99
Illustrations: 486 b/w images and maps Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5932-3
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The US Navy’s Newest Maritime Patrol & Antisubmarine Aircraft John Gourley
The first comprehensive book on the P-8A Poseidon, the US Navy’s new antisubmarine warfare aircraft Covers in detail aspects such as interior/exterior configurations, weapons capabilities, missions, and improvements for today’s changing world Exclusive images of this Boeing 737 adapted for Navy use
The P-8A Poseidon, a variant of the Boeing 737 series of airliner, takes over the role of antisubmarine warfare from the P-3 Orion, itself a derivative of an airliner, the Lockheed Electra. The P-8A brings new capabilities, endurance, and crew enhancements to the art form of maritime patrol, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The Poseidon also brings with it weapons such as antiship missiles, mines, torpedoes, and bombs. It can lay down sonobuoys to detect, track, and attack submarines that are quieter, deeper diving, and more stealthy than ever before. The ability to perform search and rescue, assist stranded victims of an incident at sea, and coordinate rescue efforts is unparalleled. The P-8A can connect to tactical networks to relay data it collects, or it can receive information and play a part in a larger operation involving several platforms, from surface ships to aircraft and ground facilities. John Gourley is a military veteran with a career as a crash/rescue fire protection specialist with the United States Air Force, and as a civilian working for the US government. His lifelong hobby has been photographing military hardware.
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E-8 JSTARS 978-0-7643-5667-4 $19.99 | 112 pp.
A-10 Thunderbolt II 978-0-7643-5670-4 $19.99 | 128pp.
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Illustrations: 272 color and b/w photos Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5922-4
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F/A-18E/F Super Hornet & EA-18G Growler The US Navy’s Primary Fighter/Attack Aircraft Ken Neubeck
Covers the development of Boeing’s Super Hornet and Growler, up to the present time The primary fighter/attack aircraft used in the US Navy carrier fleet The Super Hornet, in addition to being a fighter/attack aircraft, can also refuel other aircraft
The Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is an evolutionary redesign of the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 A/B Hornet. The Legacy F/A-18 Hornet first flew in 1980 and met the requirement for a multirole fighter to complement the larger and more expensive Grumman F-14 Tomcat, serving in fleet defense interceptor and air superiority roles. The Hornet proved to be effective, but it was limited in combat radius due to fuel capacity. This would be corrected with the newer and larger F/A-18 Super Hornet design, which is now the primary fighter/attack aircraft used in the US Navy carrier fleet and has replaced both the legacy Hornet and the F-14 Tomcat. Additionally, the Super Hornet airframe design was used for the design of the EA-18G Growler, which took over the electronic countermeasures (ECM) role of the EA-6B Prowler. Ken Neubeck is a reliability engineer who worked on the A-10 production program. He is the author of several aircraft books and amateur radio books and is an avid photographer of military aircraft.
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the blue angels 978-0-7643-5658-2 $24.99 | 144 pp.
F-14 Tomcat 978-0-7643-5662-9 $19.99 | 128pp.
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Illustrations: 183 color and b/w photos Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5923-1
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From World War II to Present-Day Museum Ship David Doyle
Design, development, and deployment of USS Lexington (CV16), the US Navy’s longest-serving aircraft carrier Chronicles construction, launch, commissioning, WWII combat, its use through the Cold War Color and black-and-white photographs of the carrier, which is now a museum in Corpus Christi, Texas
USS Lexington (CV-16), a member of the famed Essex class of carriers that made up the backbone of the US Navy’s carrier force in WWII, served its nation from WWII into the 1990s. With almost a half-million arrested landings recorded, arguably more naval aviators have landed on its decks than on any other aircraft carrier in the world. Scarred in battle during WWII, the Lexington earned considerable distinction in that war, participating in the sinking of over a million tons of enemy ships and downing hundreds of Japanese aircraft. The history of this famed vessel is presented through over 200 photographs and accompanying narrative. These photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, put the reader on the deck of this historic warship throughout its history. The maritime books by David Doyle, author of more than 125 books, are noted for their thorough coverage of historic vessels and his celebrated ability to locate rare vintage imagery.
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USS Yorktown (CV-5) 978-0-7643-5288-1 $19.99 | 112 pp.
USS Hornet (CV-8) 978-0-7643-5862-3 $19.99 | 112pp.
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Illustrations: 210 color and b/w photos Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5925-5
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USS Lexington (CV/CVA-16)
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Liberty Ships
America’s Merchant Marine Transport in World War II David Doyle
History of the design, development, and deployment of the Liberty ship Provided a vital link in the supply chain of Allied forces during WWII Special emphasis on the details of the two surviving ships preserved in wartime configuration
Although not a weapon in the traditional sense of the word, arguably no item in the Allied arsenal contributed as much to the defeat of the Axis during WWII as did the Liberty ships. The 2,710 Liberty ships placed into service between 1941 and 1945 provided a vital link in the supply chain not only of US but also Allied forces during WWII. Although the basic design itself was obsolete even before the first one slid down the builder’s ways, it had the advantage of being relatively easy to produce, and simple to operate and maintain. Thus, the vessels were mass-produced by no fewer than eighteen shipyards. Building time, initially 244 days, dropped to forty-two days per ship, although as a publicity stunt the Robert E. Peary was launched four days and fifteen and a half hours after the keel was laid. The maritime books by David Doyle, author of more than 125 books, are noted for their thorough coverage of historic vessels and his celebrated ability to locate rare vintage imagery.
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PT Boats 978-0-7643-5666-7 $19.99 | 128 pp.
US Landing Craft of World War II, Vol. 1 978-0-7643-5861-6 $19.99 | 112pp.
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Illustrations: 295 color and b/w images Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5959-0
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Seawolf Class SSN-21–Virginia Class SSN-774 James C. Goodall, USAF (Ret.), Foreword by RADM Gus Gustavson
The complete history of the United States’ nuclear-powered Seawolf- and Virginia-class fast-attack submarines Purposefully designed for antisubmarine and covert operations against the Soviets during the Cold War Exclusive and extensive photographic coverage of the boats’ interior
Successors to the US Navy’s Los Angeles–class fast-attack submarines (presented in volume 1), the Seawolf- and Virginiaclass SSNs are presented here from their initial design and construction, through testing and trials, to current operations. From its debut in 1997, the nuclear-powered Seawolf (SSN-21) represented the lead ship of the deadliest submarine ever to be constructed for the USN during the Cold War. With the end of the Cold War, the Seawolf-class SSNs were limited to the three that were under construction at the time, and the program was terminated. With only three in the class, the supersecret USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) is virtually off limits to any and all photography. The author’s unprecedented access onboard a Seawolf-class SSN—the USS Connecticut (SSN-22)—is a first for the Navy and provides exclusive coverage found only in this book. In place of the Seawolf class, the Virginia-class attack submarine is an advanced stealth, multimission nuclear-powered submarine for deep-ocean antisubmarine warfare and littoral (shallow water) operations. Over the last thirty-five years, Jim Goodall has authored more than two dozen books and articles on military aircraft, naval ships, and submarines, with a focus on low observables, or, as known today, stealth.
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The US Navy's Fast Attack Submarines, Vol.1 978-0-7643-5323-9 $34.99 | 160 pp.
USS Nimitz (CVN-68) 978-0-7643-5849-4 $19.99 | 112pp.
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Available June Size: 12" x 9" Pages: 160 Price: $34.99
Illustrations: 530 color photos Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5972-9
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The US Navy’s Fast Attack Submarines, Vol. 2
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Harley-Davidson WLA The Main US Military Motorcycle of World War II Robert S. Kim
Military history of the Harley-Davidson WLA, the leading American motorcycle of WWII Ideal for military history enthusiasts who enjoy concise, affordable warfare histories with rare archival photographs See why this iconic motorcycle is now a favorite among civilian collectors
The story of an iconic model in the long history of HarleyDavidson motorcycles, the WLA, which was used by Allied forces during WWII, is told for the first time. Developed for the US Army’s mechanized cavalry, it became the leading US military motorcycle of the war. It served the US armed services as a messenger and military police vehicle. The Red Army’s motorcycle battalions, reconnaissance units of its tank armies, also used them as their primary vehicle. The armies of the Soviet Union, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, China, and Brazil also made use of the model and its variants. It is known today as the “Liberator”; discover the history and stories of individuals who rode this icon to war and why the model is now a favorite among civilian collectors. Robert Kim is a lawyer and published historian who has been a motorcycle rider since the 1990s. His career practicing law and in government included serving as a civilian in the war in Iraq. In 2017, he published his first book, Project Eagle: The American Christians of North Korea in World War II.
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Harley-Davidson Legends 978-0-7643-4073-4 $29.99 | 160 pp.
The meaning of life according to bikers 978-0-7643-5596-7 $24.99 | 176 pp.
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Illustrations: 139 color and b/w photos Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5924-8
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Chaffee-Based Vehicle Variants in the Korean War David Doyle
Concise history of the myriad combat vehicles based on the final US light tank, the M24 Chaffee Covers development of the M19, M37, T6E1, and M41, as well as their combat use in Korea Heavily illustrated with rare archival photographs from diverse collections, including previously unpublished images
The M24 Chaffee was the finest light tank developed by the US during WWII. Utilizing the M24 chassis—developed by Cadillac— the US Army procured a family of fighting vehicles, including the M19 Twin 40 mm Gun Motor Carriage, the M37 105 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage, and the M41 155 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage, all of which are covered in this second volume on the Chaffee. While all of these motor carriages were too late to see combat in WWII, all were widely used during the Korean War, with many at the front of the fighting. This book chronicles the development and use of these vehicles from concept to combat. Through dozens of archival photos, many never before published, as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of these vehicles, this iconic tank hunter is explored and its history is explained. David Doyle has authored more than 100 books on military vehicles. They are noted for their precise detail and scarce vintage imagery.
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M24 Chaffee, Vol. 1 978-0-7643-5859-3 $19.99 | 112 pp.
Sherman Tank, Vol. 2 978-0-7643-5847-0 $19.99 | 112pp.
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Illustrations: 204 color and b/w photos Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5970-5
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M24 Chaffee, Vol. 2
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M18 Hell-Cat
76 mm Gun Motor Carriage in World War II David Doyle
History of the design, development, and deployment of the fastest tracked armored fighting vehicle of WWII Aircraft-style radial engine allowed speeds of up to 50 mph, and mounted a potent 76 mm cannon Fully illustrated with rare archival images, as well as photos of carefully preserved surviving examples
The M18 was developed in an era when the United States fought tanks not with other tanks, but with specialized tank destroyers. With a powerful aircraft-style radial engine pushing it at up to 50 miles per hour, and mounting a potent 76 mm cannon, the Buick-built M18 Hellcat, or “Hell-Cat” as Buick’s publicists named it, provided US troops with a powerful shoot-and-scoot answer to heavily armored German tanks. Further experiments were conducted to increase its armament or adapt it to other uses, such as the M39 armored utility vehicle. Through dozens of archival images, many never before published, as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of these vehicles, this iconic tank hunter is explored, and its history is explained. Part of the Legends of Warfare series. Author of more than 125 books, David Doyle in 2015 was presented the Bart Vanderveen Award, recognizing “the individual who has contributed the most to the historic preservation of military vehicles worldwide” by the international Military Vehicle Preservation Association.
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M1 Abrams 978-0-7643-5452-6 $19.99 | 112 pp.
M40 Gun Motor Carriage and M43 Howitzer Motor Carriage in WWII and Korea 978-0-7643-5402-1 $19.99 | 112pp.
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Illustrations: 160 color and b/w photos Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-5957-6
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Humvee
America’s Military Workhorse Christian M. DeJohn
A concise illustrated history of the American Humvee from the 1970s to the present Ideal for military history enthusiasts who enjoy concise, affordable warfare histories with rare archival photographs. Includes the Humvee’s service in Iraq and Afghanistan, Cold War Germany, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Korea, Africa
Since the mid-1980s, the American High Mobility Military Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV, or Humvee) has become synonymous with the US military. In service all around the world for decades, it remains—Iraq War controversies notwithstanding—the world standard in light military tactical vehicles. Gradually nearing the end of its frontline service, it has earned a place of honor beside the much-loved Jeep of World War II. This is a concise look at the background, development, and operational history of the Humvee from the 1970s to the present. The author brings a unique perspective and authority as a Bosnia veteran and former Humvee crewman with the United States Army’s 1/104th Cavalry. He was granted behind-the-scenes access to 1/104th Cavalry HMMWVs and the Army’s collection of rare vehicles at Ft. Benning, Georgia. Also included is the Humvee's service in lesser-known places such as Cold War Germany, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Korea, and Africa, as well as detail photos of the Humvee’s features. Christian DeJohn, a US cavalry veteran, crewed an M1114 “Up-Armored” Humvee while serving as a dismounted Cavalry Scout in BosniaHerzegovina after September 11, 2001. He also served as an M1A1 Abrams tank gunner with the Army's 1/104th Cavalry and First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry.
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Development and deployment of Germany’s most-used tank of WWII Covers the many variants and other Panzer III-based vehicles Rare archival photographs from collections around the world as well as detailed technical specs of each variant
The Panzerkampfwagen III, or Panzer III as it is more commonly known, was a fixture in German armor formations during WWII. Initially developed to combat armored vehicles, in time the type evolved into an infantry support tank. Although production of the Panzer III ended in 1943, the type remained in service through the end of the war. Through over 160 photos, this volume chronicles the design, development, and deployment of this ubiquitous German tank. This material is arranged in nine chapters, each focusing on a specific production model, or Ausfrüng, of the tank. Comprehensive tables reveal the details of the performance and technical specifications of each variant. A concise, easy-toread text and detailed captions expose the secrets of this iconic tank. Author of more than 125 books, David Doyle in 2015 was presented the Bart Vanderveen Award, recognizing “the individual who has contributed the most to the historic preservation of military vehicles worldwide” by the international Military Vehicle Preservation Association.
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German Self-Propelled Artillery in World War II David Doyle
Concise history of the Hummel and Nashorn, two of Germany’s celebrated self-propelled weapons of WWII Covers the parallel development and field use of the Hummel self propelled howitzer and the Nashorn tank destroyer Including previously unpublished images and color photos of carefully preserved surviving examples
The Hummel (“bumblebee”) and Nashorn (“rhinoceros”) are two of Nazi Germany’s most widely recognized self-propelled artillery pieces. The Hummel, with its heavy field howitzer, was indispensable as heavy field artillery despite its open-top fighting compartment. The Nashorn, also known as the Hornisse (“hornet”), utilized the same chassis but mounted the formidable 88 mm antitank gun, becoming one of the most feared pieces of antitank artillery, or Panzerjäger (“tank hunter”). This book chronicles the development and use of these vehicles from concept to combat. Through dozens of archival photos, many never before published, as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of surviving vehicles, these iconic armored fighting vehicles are explored, and their history is explained. David Doyle has authored more than 100 books on military vehicles. They are noted for their precise detail and scarce vintage imagery.
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A must-read for Civil War enthusiasts and quilters seeking accurate information on reproducing Civil War quilts. The stories of fourteen extraordinary Civil War quilts and the women who made them bring you face to face with the drama of war and its effect on thousands of lives. Some of these quilts tell love stories, others relate the determination of women seeking an active role in the war effort, but all represent efforts to support the fighting men. Each of these quilts tells stories of struggle and survival. The book contains patterns and information for making “block by block” or “potholder” quilts, with more than 45 quilt block patterns with templates for hand piecing or rotary cutting for machine piecing. Also included is information on reproduction fabrics and how to participate in modern soldier-related community service quilting. This second edition also features a lively discussion of the Jane Stickle quilt, one of the most famous quilts made during the Civil War. With patterns rich in personal histories and strong visuals, author Pamela Weeks continues to deliver, and then some. Curator of the New England Quilt Museum, Pamela Weeks has been a quilter, fiber artist, quilt historian, and state-juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. For eight years she was the executive director of ABC Quilts, where the mission was to send handmade quilts to babies and young children born HIV-positive or drug affected, around the world. Pam lives in New Hampshire.
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Presents the design, manufacturing, and development from 1936 to 1945 Accessories such as ammunition, gun mounts, and other rare items Close-up views of markings and other details, as well as a visual breakdown of the weapon
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Adopted by the German Wehrmacht at the end of 1939, more than 1.2 million P.38s were manufactured up to 1945. Designed by the Walther company from its civilian model PP, it was the first double-action military pistol. Its robustness and simplicity of manufacture made it a worthy successor to the legendary P.08 Luger in the Second World War. This illustrated book presents the design, manufacturing, and development of the various models, from initial acceptance by the German military in 1938 through their production and use from 1939 to 1945. Details include close-up views of markings and other details, as well as a visual breakdown of the weapon. Accessories such as magazines, ammunition, holsters, and cleaning kits are featured throughout the book, as are rarely seen combat-related uniform and equipment items. Stéphane Cailleau is an author and editor for Régi-arm, in Paris, France.
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