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		Batman Unauthorized Vigilantes, Jokers, and Heroes in Gotham City Edited by Dennis O'Neil Batman Unauthorized explores Batman’s motivations and actions, and those of his foes. Edited by sixteen-year Batman writer and Batman Begins novelization writer Dennis O’Neil, the book covers the whole Batman spectrum, from silly to solemn. Why is the Joker so good at pushing Batman’s buttons? What does Batman’s technology say about the times? Why are Batman’s villains crazier than average? And why is Batman the perfect iconic American hero? For fans of the iconic superhero, this collection of essays, completely unauthorized by DC Comics or any entity associated with Batman, is a must-read! Available March 2008

		The Psychology of Superheroes An Unauthorized Exploration Edited by Robin Rosenberg, PhD Unmasking superhuman abilities and double lives, The Psychology of Superheroes: An Unauthorized Exploration showcases nearly two dozen psychologists as their essays explore the minds of pop culture’s most intriguing and daring superheroes, including Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, and the X-Men. Exposing the inner thoughts that these reclusive heroes would only dare share with trained professionals, heady experts give detailed psychoanalyses of what makes specific superheroes tick. Why do superheroes choose to be superheroes? Why is there so much prejudice against the X-Men mutants? What makes Spider-Man so altruistic? And why are supervillains so aggressive? Additionally, the essays tackle why superheroes have such an enduring effect on American culture. Available March 2008

		History Revisited: The Great Battles Eminent Historians Take On the Great Works of Alternative History J. David Markham and Mike Resnick, Editors History Revisited collects seven of the top stories in the alternate military history genre—stories by writers Harry Turtledove, Kim Stanley Robinson, John Mina, William Saunders, Michael F. Flynn, and anthology editor Mike Resnick—and submits them to scrutiny by seven eminent historians to discover just how probable the events they describe really are. History Revisited looks at seven historical events, including the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan, the Battle of New Orleans, radical politics and Southern strategy in the mid-twentieth century, the Napoleonic wars, Alcibiades’s sack of Syracuse, America’s Civil War, and Kenya’s fight for independence from the British. The book answers these questions and more: could our atomic bomb policy really have been changed by one faulty screw? What if Napoleon had become emperor of the United States, leading such heroes as Crockett and Houston in the Battle of New Orleans? Would Admiral Nelson’s defection to France really have altered the course of the Napoleonic wars? Would President Lincoln’s assassination during the Gettysburg Address have left the states of the Confederacy as a separate country? From one end of the historical spectrum to the other, History Revisited looks at what didn’t happen in military history to gain a richer understanding of what did. Available March 2008

		The Science of Michael Crichton An Unauthorized Exploration in the Real Science Behind the Fictional Worlds of Michael Crichton Edited by Kevin Grazier, PhD Wherever the cutting edge of science goes, Michael Crichton is there. From dinosaur cloning to global warming, nanotechnology to time travel, animal behavior to human genetics, Crichton always takes us to the cutting edge of science and then pushes the envelope. The Science of Michael Crichton examines the amazing inventions of Crichton’s books and lifts up the hood, revealing the science underneath. In intelligent and well-thought essays, scholars and experts decide what Crichton gets right and what he gets wrong. They examine which Crichton imaginings are feasible and which are just plain impossible. Scenarios examined include whether dinosaurs can be cloned, if nanotechnological particles can evolve intelligence, and if we can go back in time. Michael Crichton is one of the most popular novelists of our time, and science is at the heart of his bestselling novels. The Science of Michael Crichton is a must-read for any Crichton fan who wants to understand how close we truly are to the miracles and nightmares Crichton describes. Available March 2008

		The Miami Mediterranean Diet Lose Weight and Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease Michael Ozner, MD Obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer—all diseases that have been scientifically linked to diet—are at an all-time high, and the recent popularity of low-carb, high-fat diets has only made things worse. But there’s a way that’s been successful for millions of people for thousands of years: the Mediterranean diet. In THE MIAMI MEDITERRANEAN DIET, noted Miami cardiologist Michael Ozner updates the traditional Mediterranean diet—clinically proven to reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer and numerous other diseases—with the latest scientific findings in health and nutrition to create a diet that’s easy to follow. With more than 300 delicious recipes, from soups to omelets, from salads to desserts, as well as an abundance of evidence supporting the Mediterranean diet’s incredible health benefits, THE MIAMI MEDITERRANEAN DIET shows you how and why to change your life for a longer, healthier, happier life. Available April 2008

		The Enlightened Smoker's Guide to Quitting Learn to Forget to Smoke Bear Jack Gebhardt If you could kick your smoking habit by simply forgetting the addiction, would you want to? Bear Jack Gebhardt did and shows you how in THE ENLIGHTENED SMOKER’S GUIDE TO QUITTING: LEARN TO FORGET TO SMOKE. After 25 years of smoking and countless failed attempts at quitting, Gebhardt decided enough was enough. He adopted a form of Christian Almayrac’s—a French physician—theory that stated finding lasting happiness and self-fulfillment would lessen (and, eventually, erase) the desire to smoke. From there Gebhardt used this theory to teach thousands of smokers how to finally live a smoke-free life at seminars conducted at the self-founded Gebrardt’s Smoker’s Freedom School. Gebhardt’s streamlined and easy-to-follow seven-step program aims to help readers understand why they are smoking in the first place and then helps encourage them to reach an enlightened place of understanding. If you don’t believe it can be that simple, read this book. And enjoy a smoke-free, enlightened future. Available April 2008

		How Would Love Respond? Imagine If You Were Given a Gift so Powerful That You Knew You Had to Share it with the World Kurek Ashley Kurek Ashley was working as an actor and stuntman on a new movie when he lost five friends in a tragic on-set helicopter accident that could have killed him as well. Afterward, Kurek couldn’t stop wondering why he had survived. His life went into a dark, self-destructive tailspin … until he awoke with a new thought, what he calls the gift. Kurek now wants to share the gift with the world. In HOW WOULD LOVE RESPOND? Kurek shows you how to create a life that’s emotionally fulfilling and successful both personally and professionally. He provides effective strategies to reach the most sought-after goals of those wanting to achieve empowered lives, including: • How to be a happier person • Creating goals and sticking to them • Looking at life in a different manner • The seven ingredients for success • How to create new thoughts Often referred to as the “perfect balance between Wayne Dyer and Anthony Robbins,” Kurek offers enthusiasm and inspiration to help any person achieve his or her goals. When you respond with love, when you work to empower yourself and the people around you, the world is at your fingertips. You only have to believe it. Available April 2008

		Wonderful Marriage A Guide to Building a Great Relationship That Will Last a Lifetime Lilo and Gerard Leeds With Terrence Real and Susan Seliger Have you ever seen a couple who seems to know a secret? They hold hands, laugh often, seem connected with one another. Have you ever wished you and your spouse could have what they have? In today’s society, it’s easy to get discouraged about marriage. But it is possible to be a part of a happy couple instead of always in awe of them. Lilo and Gerry Leeds have been married for 57 years and they know what it takes to not only make a marriage work but to live together—happily. In Wonderful Marriage: A Guide to Building a Great Relationship That Will Last a Lifetime, the Leeds discuss sex, communication, dating, finances, children, health, religion, arguing, honeymooning and many other critical relationship issues. This is not a conservative or old-fashioned guide to landing a spouse but a refreshing and easy-to-understand book that will help both partners in a marriage feel validated and satisfied. The Leeds' message is strengthened by contributions from Terrence Real, a bestselling relationship author who has more than 20 years of experience as a family therapist. Available April 2008

		God Without Religion Questioning Centuries of Accepted Truths Sankara Saranam Spiritual inquiry is as old as humankind. In GOD WITHOUT RELIGION, Śankara Śaranam proposes a satisfying and transformative approach for the reader willing to undertake spiritual discovery and to discover God on their own terms. Using time-tested tools of spiritual investigation, you can examine your present beliefs, explore the nature of God and your sense of self and ultimately expand your identity. Included are 17 universal techniques for developing a personal relationship with God and broadening your view of yourself, others and all of life. With GOD WITHOUT RELIGION as your step by step guide, bridging organized religion and mystical spirituality, the clues to unlocking universal and critically important questions are obtainable to the open-minded and inquisitive reader. Available May 2008

		Fat Families, Thin Families How to Save Your Family from the Obesity Trap Amy Hendel Your family doesn’t eat alone; why would they lose weight that way? In FAT FAMILIES, THIN FAMILIES: HOW TO SAVE YOUR FAMILY FROM THE OBESITY TRAP, Amy Hendel offers an easy-to-read guide to transform the health of your family—for life. Amy reminds and encourages readers that health and weight loss don’t happen in a vacuum. Just as unhealthy habits are passed from parent to child, healthy habits are also formed as a family. Topics in Fat Families, Thin Families: • The four habits of healthy families • How to grocery shop effectively • How to travel without ruining your health • Party planning tips • 11 “Eat Right” Rules • And much more! Through her recurring appearances on NBC’s Today and as a life coach on ivillage.com, Amy Hendel has strengthened her expert voice on the subject of family health. She’s designed a sensible program that teaches you how to be a healthy family through easy and enjoyable meals and methods. Available June 2008

		Cry Wolf A Political Fable Paul Lake CRY WOLF is an Animal Farm for the 21^st century: a brilliant allegory of the political challenges we face in post-9/11 America. The farm animals’ struggle to maintain their way of life against an influx of change is a powerful commentary on the importance of balancing freedom with justice, and on how easily even the best of intentions can destroy a community too caught up with what is “fair” to do what is right. Lake’s novel raises questions of in the heart of every devoted citizen: Does political correctness ever trump law? Should safety ever be compromised for the sake of inclusion? Are big government and judicial systems tools to create order, or do they provide chaos? Paul Lake is the poetry editor at First Things, and the author of Another Kind of Travel, Walking Backward, and Among the Immortals. He is a professor at Arkansas Tech University. Available June 2008

		The Turtle Moves! Discworld's Story Unauthorized Lawrence Watt-Evans The greatest British fantasy series by a living author who doesn’t go by initials is Terry Pratchett’s Discworld. From humble beginnings as a Sword & Sorcery parody to more than 30 volumes of wit, wisdom, and whimsy, the Discworld series has become a phenomenon unlike any other. In THE TURTLE MOVES!, Lawrence Watt Evans presents a story-by-story history of Discworld’s evolution as well as a look at How It All Works and What It All Means. Part breezy reference guide, part droll commentary, THE TURTLE MOVES! will enlighten and entertain every Pratchett reader, from the casual browser to the most devout of Discworld’s fans. Available August 2008

		The Best of the Bubbas of the Apocalypse Edited by Selena Rosen Enter a world where Elvis is a deity and NASCAR is high-class TV viewin’—and no, I don’t mean Memphis! Unconventionally coupling science fiction with redneck humor, THE BEST OF THE BUBBAS OF THE APOCALYPSE is like a tractor hurling into NASA’s control center. We’ve hand-plucked 20 of the best stories from the four previous Bubbas anthologies and compile them into one book. Whether you’ve made it through the entire Bubba’s catalog or whether you want to start with the “greatest hits,” Best of the Bubbas is a wild ride and you’ll want to grab a front row seat. The irresistible storyline takes us to the year 2025. A virus has escaped from a secret government laboratory and it’s killed off everyone except the Bubbas and some yuppies who live on as zombies. We follow the Bubbas as they learn to live in the apocalyptic world, settle down in places where Wal-Mart hasn’t been invented—even France!—and deal with the four plagues of Flatulence, Halitosis, Incest and Ned. August 2008