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NEW FALL 2011
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The history of New England—indeed, the history of the United States— can be experienced firsthand by visiting the homes and estates of the region’s most notable residents. From presidents and war heroes to icons of American literature and the arts, the grace and grandeur of these homes offer a glimpse into the lives of the men and women who shaped our nation. In New England’s Historic Homes & Gardens, Kim Knox Beckius and photographer William H. Johnson breathe life into the history of the region’s thirty-six most important, influential, and picturesque homes, from the earliest homesteads of the 1600s through the Gilded Age mansions of the early twentieth century.
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The result is a detailed study of the architectural features, landscape elements, and ingenuity that make these homes stand out as stunning examples of classic American style.
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t Extensive regional broadcast and print campaign t Advertising in New England Home Magazine; Boston Magazine’s New England Travel 2012-2013; Yankee Magazine t Author events throughout New England and New York area t Author is a well-known New England travel writer who will use her broad network, regional speaking engagements, and media appearances to publicize the title t Extensive social media campaign, including contests and promotions with regional and special interest blogs t Co-op available
NEW FALL 2011
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Introducing North Shore Baby—the newest member of the Boston Baby family! Like BOSTON BABY, NORTH SHORE BABY is jam-packed with the resources and information local parents need—from postnatal resources, to surviving a New England winter with a toddler as wild as the weather, to enrolling your budding genius in school. Complete with activities, daytrips, and family-friendly shopping tips, as well as essential details on museums, theaters, classes, and playspaces, North Shore Baby is a must for every parent north of Boston.
FAMILY/TRAVEL Paperback 5½ x 8½ in 240 pages 1-color illustrations ISBN-13: 978-1-934598-07-8 ISBN-10: 1-934598-07-0 November 2011 $17.95 US
Gather up the kids, grab this trusty field guide, and discover all your area has to offer you and your family!
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t Regional broadcast and print publicity campaign t Author events throughout the North Shore and Greater Boston t Advertising in moms’ blogs, moms’ newsletters, websites, and newspapers local to the North Shore of Boston DANA ROUSMANIERE is the former managing editor of FitPregnancy.com and has written for Good Housekeeping, The Atlantic Monthly Online, Women’s Health, and Northshore. Dana lives on Boston’s North Shore with her husband and three children.
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KIM FOLEY MACKINNON FAMILY/TRAVEL Paperback 5½ x 8½ in 176 pages 2-color illustrations ISBN-13: 978-1-934598-02-3 ISBN-10: 1-934598-02-X January 2010 $17.95 US
DBF ?HE>R F:<DBGGHG is the former editor of DailyCandy Boston Kids as well as a travel writer and journalist. Her articles have appeared in The Boston Globe, Global Traveler, Business Traveler, Boston Herald, and Parents.
“Let us now praise Kim Foley MacKinnon ... for doing all the legwork necessary to keep local families entertained for months, perhaps years to come.” Hayley Kaufman | The Boston Globe
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TRAVEL/HISTORY Paperback 6 x 9 in 224 pages Full-color photographs, illustrations, maps ISBN-13: 978-1-934598-06-1 ISBN-10: 1-934598-06-2 May 2011, 2nd ed. $17.95 US
DISCOVERING THE BOSTON HARBOR ISLANDS is an indispensable resource for those who want to uncover the best kept secret in the Northeast. Part history, part travel guide, Christopher Klein has written the most compelling invitation to explore the Boston Harbor Islands national park area to date. Complete with resource listings of recreational activities on and around the harbor islands and richly illustrated with over 150 full-color photographs, Klein’s comprehensive coverage and keen wit are sure to inspire thousands of landlubbers and mariners to leave port for many summers to come. <AKBLMHIA>K DE>BG is a writer and author specializing in travel and history. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe, New England Travel, Boston Magazine, National Geographic Traveler, and AAA Horizons. Chris lives on the mainland with his wife and two children in Andover, Massachusetts.
REGIONAL/OUTDOORS Paperback 7½ x 9¼ in 192 pages Full color photographs ISBN-13: 978-1-934598-03-0 ISBN-10: 1-934598-03-8 April 2010 $22.95 US
More than a historic parks handbook, Boston’s Gardens & Green Spaces shows how locals are using, creating, and enjoying their urban landscape today. This beautifully designed guide provides readers with a new way to explore the contemporary and long-revered public spaces of the Boston area. With chapters on the Emerald Necklace, community gardens, venerable botanic gardens, and grand estates, as well as gardens devoted to art, healing, and children, Meg Muckenhoupt has given every resident and visitor to Greater Boston a reason to get outdoors. F>@ FN<D>GAHNIM has written articles on local environmental issues for The Boston Globe, Boston Phoenix, Boston Magazine, and the Time Out Boston guide. She holds a certificate in Field Botany from the New England Wild Flower Society. She lives with her family in Lexington, Massachusetts.
“A wonderful companion piece to the hidden island
“Well-written and superbly illustrated ...”
treasures off Boston’s coast.”
Robert J. Allison | Professor of History, Suffolk University
Dennis Lehane | Author of Shutter Island
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NG=>K <:I> <H= WATERS ETHAN DANIELS PHOTOGRAPHY/NATURE Hardcover 12 x 10 in 152 pages Full-color photographs ISBN-13: 978-1-934598-05-4 ISBN-10: 1-934598-05-4 June 2010 $35.00 US
In UNDER CAPE COD WATERS, award-winning photojournalist Ethan Daniels captures the mystery and importance of the often overlooked natural communities along the Cape Cod coast. The Cape’s near-shore waters are both diverse and productive, making these coastal ecosystems as dynamic and prodigious as any along the Atlantic shoreline. With the trained eye of a scientist and the sensibilities of an artist, Daniels photographs the resilient life forms that play such a vital role in maintaining the health and wellbeing of this cherished peninsula. The result is a stunning portrait of a world often only seen from the surface. In the hazy, dark waters, Daniels reveals the vivid rhythms in detail: the arresting orange of a sponge, the silvery flash of fish scales, the bright blue of a crab claw. With chapters devoted to each of the Cape’s aquatic ecosystems—the salt marsh, the bay, the open ocean, and freshwater ponds—Daniels at once enlightens and educates us about the treasures hidden amidst this mesmerizing seascape. >MA:G =:GB>EL is an award-winning photo-journalist. His photography and journalism have appeared in Scuba Diver Australasia, Cape Cod Life, Underwater Photography Magazine, and Sport Diving Magazine, among other publications. He lives in Berkeley, CA with his family.
“This is a beautifully designed and printed book, both elegant and informative.” Stephen Frink | Alert Diver Magazine
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CHRISTOPHER KLEIN SPORTS/TRAVEL Paperback 5½ x 8½ in 269 pages B/W photographs and 16pp full-color insert ISBN-13: 978-1-934598-04-7 ISBN-10: 1-1934598-04-6 June 2009 $17.95 US
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UP8047
The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to Boston
$17.95
UP8062
Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands
$17.95
UP8023
Boston Baby
$17.95
UP8030
Boston’s Gardens & Green Spaces
$22.95
UP8054
Under Cape Cod Waters
$35.00
UP8089
New England’s Historic Homes & Gardens
$23.50
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North Shore Baby
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“Use whatever sports phrase you want—home run, grand slam, slam dunk, touchdown… Klein’s book is a must-read.” Jeff Christenbury | Sports of Boston
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THE DIE-HARD SPORTS FAN’S GUIDE TO BOSTON is the first and only comprehensive guide to the incredible range of spectator sporting events in and around the Hub. Paying tribute to Boston’s legendary sports history and covering everything from the Red Sox farm teams to the Head of the Charles, Christopher Klein provides the practical information devoted fans need, from how to get last-minute tickets and save cash to the best sports bars, itineraries for out-of-town sports pilgrimages, and the “Top Ten Things All Boston Fans Must Do Before the Fat Lady Sings.” Whether you’re a rookie or an old-timer, The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to Boston is your all-access ticket to the greatest sports city in the world.
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