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		WINTER 2003
		Seven Seasons of Buffy: Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors Discuss Their Favorite Television Show edited by Glenn Yeffeth Science fiction and fantasy authors, typically immune to the appeal of television science fiction, cannot resist the charms of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Seven Seasons of Buffy is a collection of fun, irreverent and surprising essays on Buffy by some of science fiction and fantasy's most important authors. Contributors include: Peg Aloi, poet David Brin, best-selling author of Kiln People Margaret Carter, academic and author, The Vampire in Literature: A Critical Bibliography Roxanne Longstreet Conrad, Author, Copper Moon and Bridge of Shadows Jenny Crusie, bestselling author of Faking It and What the Lady Wants Christie Golden, contributor, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Slayer, Vol. 1 and author, The Last Roundup Charlaine Harris, author of the acclaimed Dead Until Dark and Club Dead Nancy Holder, co-author, The Watcher’s Guide and Angel: The Case Files Sherrilyn Kenyon, author of the best-selling Dark Hunter series Nancy Kilpatrick, Arthur Ellis Award-winner and author, Bloodlover Marguerite Krause, author, Blind Vision Justine Larbalestier, academic and author, The Battle of the Sexes in Science Fiction Jacqueline Lichtenberg, author of Those of My Blood and the cult favorite Sime~Gen series Jean Lorrah, author of award-winning Blood Will Tell and Savage Empire series Carla Montgomery, winner, Writers of the Future Kevin Andrew Murphy, author of Fanthom: The World Below and Drum Into Silence Laura Resnick, award-winning author of In Legend Born Lawrence Watt-Evans, veteran fantasist and author, The Dragon Society Michelle West, author of Sea of Sorrows Scott Westerfield, author of the acclaimed Risen Empire Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, author of popular St. Germain vampire series Sarah Zettel, author of Fool’s War

		Backstreet Mom: A Mother's Tale of Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean's Rise to Fame, Struggle With Addiction and Ultimate Triumph Denise I. McLean and Nicole P. Gotlin Ten years ago Denise McLean was a struggling single mom like any other. Her son Alex was a born entertainer who loved to perform. Denise encouraged her son and watched as he developed real talent and an overwhelming drive to perform. Then Denise made the biggest decision of her life: she decided to go for broke, to devote her energies to supporting her son’s dream. The result was a roller coaster ride that changed her life completely. Alex McLean became AJ of the Backstreet Boys, and the Backstreet Boys became one of the most successful bands in the history of music. At first it was a dream come true. The band toured the world, met with huge success, and broke sales records. Denise was an integral part of the Backstreet Boys from the very beginning, traveling with the band, and serving as the band’s publicist and fan club coordinator. The dream, however, turned sour. AJ’s stage persona as the tattooed "bad boy" of the group began to merge with the Alex she knew and loved. Her relationship with her son grew increasingly difficult. Denise watched helplessly as AJ descended into alcoholism and depression. But AJ found the strength to fight back against his addiction. He entered rehab and emerged sober. Today, he is working with the Backstreet Boys on their next album, launching his solo career, getting married, and devoting himself to charity work as “Johnny No Name.” The struggle against addiction is never fully ends, as AJ knows well. But he is on the path to recovery. And Denise’s Alex has returned to her. Backstreet Mom is for every mother whose child dreams of a becoming a performer and for every mother struggling the difficulties of their child’s teenage years. It’s a heartfelt and moving story about a mother who comes to understand the limits of celebrity, the price of fame, and the power of love.

		The Voyage of the Star Wolf Middle of Nowhere Blood and Fire David Gerrold The fleet was unprepared for the Morthan onslaught. The attack was led by the virtually indestructible warship Dragon Lord, a ship of a scale and power never envisioned by human designers. The Morthans rapidly destroyed the human fleet, and began chasing down survivors… The Morthans were physically and mentally superior. Descended from humans, they were now, literally, "more-than" human...and they considered the human race to be little better than animals. The destruction of the fleet was only the first step in their desire to conquer the remaining human controlled worlds. Jonathan Korie’s ship was nearly destroyed in the first wave of the Morthan attack. Disabled and helpless, the LS-1187 would be lucky to survive. But Korie wanted more than survival; he wanted revenge. And Korie would not be denied… So begins the legendary Star Wolf trilogy, which includes two classic works, The Voyage of the Star Wolf and Middle of Nowhere, and the never before published Blood and Fire. The popular Star Wolf series has been acclaimed by critics. According to Publisher's weekly, the "story moves along at the speed of light." Analog says that "the adventure's there, the action moves along nicely, and the villain is as nasty as anyone could wish." Booklist declares that "Gerrold elevates his story line above standard battle-driven fare by focusing on the intense war of wits between the Star Wolf's fully dimensional human crew and its unique alien adversary. He produces intelligent and entertaining hard SF that remains blessedly free of the militaristic stereotypes rampant in other examples of the subgenre."

		The Listeners James Gunn “One of the very best fictional portrayals of contact with extra-terrestrial intelligence ever written!” - Carl Sagan “The Listeners had done more for SETI than anything else ever published” - Paul Shuch, Executive Director, The SETI League “Gunn fives us an in-depth portrait of a man who can head such a search…All the while knowing that he will be dead long years before Earth gets a response from Capella. During the wait…the face of the Earth is changed by the very fact of the interstellar dialogue” - The New York Times "Quite simply, The Listeners is one of the finest books of speculative fiction ever written. It is strong, thoughtful, marvelously human, and to my eye without flaw. In sum, an unforgettable reading experience." - Harlan Ellison "A fascinating kaleidoscopic view of the many responses of mankind to the coming confrontation with intelligent aliens.... First rate science fiction, peopled with adult scientists who act the way we expect." - Publishers Weekly "An interesting, and possibly important work... It is a must for any library whose readers look beyond their feet." -Library Journal For fifty years mankind listened to the stars…and heard nothing. But one day an answer came, an answer that no one was expecting, and almost no one wanted… The Listeners is a genuine classic of science fiction. The Listeners predicted and inspired SETI - the search for extraterrestrial life. The Listeners is hailed by scientists such as Carl Sagan, leaders of the leading SETI organizations, and today's science fiction authors as hugely influential, a novel of brilliance and power.

		Those of My Blood Jacqueline Lichtenberg A team on the moon have found the remains of an alien spaceship, complete with humanoid corpses. The ship provides clues to the home planet of the aliens, and scientists begin work on ways to send a message. But no one suspects the true situation. Alien Luren - vampire-like creatures - are already among us, having been stranded on Earth for generations. Some Luren, the "Residents," consider themselves part of human society. The "Tourists" consider humans as barely more than prey, and await the return of the Luren race. Astronomer Titus Shiddehara is a Luren Resident who fears that Luren civilization will enslave humanity. On the moon he is surprised to find Inea, a human, and his long lost love. His relationship with Inea rekindles and he reveals his true nature, and the nature of the threat facing humanity. Along with Inea, he works to sabotage the message to the Luren, even as a more powerful Luren works to stop him. The odds are against Titus, especially when his opponent discovers his love for the vulnerable Inea... Those Of My Blood is a science fiction thriller by award-winning author Jacqueline Lichtenberg. Integrating vampire romance, first contact and page-turning suspense, Those of My Blood is an exciting work that will appeal to Lichtenberg's many fans.

		Savage Empire: Dark Moon Rising Jean Lorrah The Aventine Empire is crumbling under the attacks of savages armed with strange and dangerous powers. Exiled from the empire, a powerful telepath named Leonardo is captured by the savages, and finds himself in unfamiliar territory. Prepared for their brutality and mindless aggression, Leonardo soon learns their world differs from what he has been taught, and he is forced to question all of his previously held assumptions. New York Times best-selling author Jean Lorrah reintroduces her acclaimed Savage Empire series. Savage Empire: Dark Moon Rising includes the first three works of the seven volume Savage Empire series - Savage Empire, Dragon Lord of the Savage Empire and Captives of the Savage Empire.

		Making Work Optional A Practical Guide to Personal and Financial Freedom C. Lenny Henderson, Jay M. Kelly, and Jeremy B. Johnson What if you could spend your days working at a job you loved, a job you chose because it inspired your passion? What if you could work part-time while volunteering for a worthwhile cause? What if you could take two months off each summer to spend exploring Europe with your family? These are not fantasies; these are real options for anyone who learns how to Make Work Optional. Making Work Optional will show you how to realize this dream in fifteen years or less. It will show you how to take control of your finances so you can take control of your life. Making Work Optional is not about depravation; it's not about giving up all the luxuries of life. It's about recognizing that the most valuable thing you can buy is your personal freedom - and it supplies a game plan to do exactly that. Written by authors with experience in both financial planning and spiritual guidance, Making Work Optional addresses both the emotional and financial aspects of the journey required to Make Work Optional. Making Work Optional is based on the authors' popular weekly radio show, Making Work Optional.
	2004 AND BEYOND The Devil of Shakespeare by Billy McCarthy Diana Rigg: A Biography by Kathleen Tracy The Flying Sorcerers by David Gerrold and Larry Niven Science Fiction to Science Fact by Robert Bly Yaleen by Ian Watson The Jonathan Barrett, Gentleman Vampire Series by P.N. Elrod