frontlist Fall/ Winter 2017

Trade | mind, body, spirit | Kids | Art & design Antiques & Collectibles | Craft | military Find a Niche & Scratch It!

Thank you for your interest in our Fall/Winter 2017 frontlist catalog. In these 86 specialty titles, you will find the hard work of our passionate authors, who have created books that educate, entertain, and inspire. These are the niche books that today's readers are looking for. Here are some the highlights:

Celebrate diversity through stunning photography by photographer Alison Wright in the new book Human Tribe (pg. 11). Be sure to see Cuba through the lens of Kim Buddee and Kenneth Treister in Cuba’s Evolution (pg. 11) and Havana Forever (pg. 12), two new titles that offer insight into the dynamic country. Finally, be sure to check out Let’s Get Monster Smashed (pg. 7) for hair-raising cocktail recipes perfect for a horror-film viewing party.

In addition to these highlights, this season we are also pleased to introduce Schiffer’s newest imprint, Red Feather Mind, Body, Spirit. Building on our reputation for creating high quality books and decks on Astrology, Tarot, Numerology, Paganism, and Wicca, Red Feather Mind, Body, Spirit will continue to introduce a diverse range of topics related to personal transformation, understanding, and empowerment. The new Red Feather titles start on page 18.

Beyond these exciting titles and announcements you will find a selection of new coloring and water coloring titles (starting on page 4), as well as titles rep- resenting our core categories of Antiques & Collectibles (pg. 35), Art & Design (pg. 30), Craft (pg. 36), Military (pg. 43), and Schiffer Kids (pg. 22).

We hope you enjoy our books and we welcome you to “find a niche and scratch it” with these titles.

—The Schiffer Publishing Team

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2017

winter / frontlist fall

trade: 4

mind body spirit: 18

kids: 22

art & design: 30 antiques & collectibles: 35

craft: 36

military: 43

R 4 2017 new Releases

a Lush watercoloring book for each season

• Each season features 25 ready-to-paint illustrations on watercolor paper, plucked from the cutting gardens of artist Kristy Rice • Includes painting tips and inspirational commentary to get the creative juices flowing • Shows how to use a ten-minute painting session as a path to joy

This series of seasonal watercoloring books based on artist Kristy Rice’s cutting gardens celebrates the profuse blossoms of seasons. Her easy-to-learn, joy-driven approach includes simple tutorials on how to use watercolor and where to find affordable materials. A stationery-industry tastemaker, Kristy believes that making art, regardless of skill level, has the power to reconnect us to each other and ourselves. Touching brush to paper with water and color releases an inexplicable calm that so many of us long for, and making art, even in short bursts, brings us back to ourselves by slowing time. With 25 detailed, yet whimsical illustrations, artists are invited to continue the journey begun in her first watercoloring book series, Spring Flowers Summer Flowers Painterly Days. peonies • magnolias • pansies anemone • hollyhocks • fuchsia Eastern bluestar coneflowers

Kristy’s Spring Cutting Garden Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • 39 color and b/w images • 60 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5335-2 • soft cover • $19.99 AVAILABLE IN june

Kristy’s Summer Cutting Garden

Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • 39 color and b/w images • 60 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5336-9 • soft cover • $19.99 AVAILABLE IN june

Kristy’s fall Cutting Garden

Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • 39 color and b/w images • 60 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5379-6 • soft cover • $19.99 AVAILABLE IN September Fall Flowers Winter Flowers asters • zinnias • torch lilies amaryllis • holly berry • hellebores chrysanthemums snowdrops Kristy’s Winter Cutting Garden

Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • 39 color and b/w images • 60 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5380-2 • soft cover • $19.99 AVAILABLE IN September TRADE 5

also from this author:

Kristy Rice created the innovative brand Momental Designs, which focuses on styling, stationery, design, and art licensing. The company garners global attention from media, celebrities, and some of the world’s most creative individuals and iconic brands.

Painterly Days: The Flower Painterly Days: Painterly Days: Watercoloring The Woodland Watercoloring The Pattern Watercoloring Book for Adults Book for Adults Book for Adults Kristy Rice Kristy Rice Kristy Rice 978-0-7643-5091-7 978-0-7643-5092-4 978-0-7643-5093-1 $24.99 $24.99 $24.99

Praise for kristy’s painterly days series “As a watercolor, fine art painter, I can’t say I’m really a coloring book aficionado. So, when I first got my hands on Kristy’s book, I was blown away by the quality of the book, the high artistic level of the art, the little extras such as a color wheel and a commentary section about the drawings intended to capture the imagination of the colorist. If you’ve compared Kristy’s books to the hundreds of coloring books on the market you know they are gems, whether you use watercolor or not. Creations and creators like this are rare.” – Steve Mitchell, youtube.com/mindofwatercolor/stevemitchellstudios.com

“You can tell Kristy is a watercolor artist herself—the images in the coloring books are both generously sized with open spaces for washes, and intricate for those of us who love itty bitty details! I love to use my finished pages in frames, on cards, or anything I can dream up. The Painterly Days watercolor coloring books are a treat for advanced painters and beginners alike.” – Kristina Werner, designer/youtube.com/kwernerdesign/kwernerdesign.com other items you may enjoy!

Painterly Days: Painterly Days: 12 Colored Pencils 18 Watercolors Kristy Rice Kristy Rice 978-0-7643-5167-9 978-0-7643-5168-6 $9.99 $12.99 6 2017 new Releases

Looted Beauty: A Coloring Book of Lost Art Anthony M. Amore & Karl Stevens

• Coloring book of 30 breathtaking artworks looted or lost during WWII • A reminder of the Nazis’ senseless looting, as told in the movie The Monuments Men • An invitation to the calming act of coloring, along with information about each painting

Artists are invited to color line-drawn interpretations of 30 masterpieces seized or destroyed by the Nazis during WWII. Combining the artistic skills of acclaimed artist and graphic novelist Karl Stevens with the art crime expertise of best- selling author Anthony M. Amore, the collection includes short stories about the lives of the artists, the people who owned the paintings, and how and where each piece disappeared. Read about and interact with unforgettable works of art by luminaries such as Paul Klee, Claude Monet, and Franz Marc, considered the father of German Impressionism. In the years since the war ended, dedicated professionals have spent innumerable hours trying to locate and return the art to its rightful owners. The authors believe that by bringing the paintings’ stories to light, they can make a small contribution toward reminding the world of the problem of looting and the spoils of war. Anthony M. Amore is an internationally recognized expert in art theft and security. He is the author of two bestsellers: Stealing Rembrandts and The Art of the Con. Illustrator Karl Stevens is an award-winning graphic novelist and painter. He authors the comic strip “Penny” for the Village Voice. Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • 30 b/w images • 64 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5404-5 • soft cover • $14.99 AVAILABLE IN October other books you may enjoy!

• Painterly Days: The Flower Watercoloring Book for Adults, 978-0-7643-5091-7, $24.99

• Animal Life: Nature Mandala Coloring Book, 978-0-7643-5278-2, $17.99

• Encaustic Art in the Twenty-First Century, 978-0-7643-5023-8, $59.99

Stolen Beauty: A Coloring Book of Lost Art Anthony M. Amore & Karl Stevens

• A coloring book with a mission: raising awareness of the painted masterpieces that have gone missing • Line drawings invite artists to color and recognize significant artworks that have been stolen • Includes 30 important pieces of art that have disappeared over the decades

Stolen Beauty is the first adult coloring book with a mission: to inform the public about the problem of art theft while raising awareness of what the world’s great stolen art looks like. This awareness is key to combating a multi-billion-dollar illicit industry. Stolen Beauty features some of the world’s most important missing paintings. From Raphael to Van Gogh to Vermeer, paintings valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars remain missing throughout the world, and few people are aware of the scope of the problem. This coloring book combines the artistic skills of acclaimed artist and graphic novelist Karl Stevens with the art crime expertise of bestselling author and renowned art theft investigator Anthony M. Amore. Anthony M. Amore is an internationally recognized expert in art theft and security. He is the author of two bestsellers: Stealing Rembrandts and The Art of the Con. Illustrator Karl Stevens is an award-winning graphic novelist and painter. His comic strips appeared in the The Boston Phoenix between 2005 and 2012. Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • 30 b/w images • 64 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5285-0 • soft cover • $14.99 AVAILABLE IN October

other books you may enjoy! Early Praise • Painterly Days: The Woodland Watercoloring “While it’s one thing to read about a stolen painting Book for Adults, 978-0-7643-5092-4, $24.99 called The Concert, it’s quite another to break out your • Garden Life: Nature Mandala Coloring Book, own colored pencils and recreate the power and detail of 978-0-7643-5279-9, $17.99 Vermeer’s masterpiece with your own hands.” • Pigments of Your Imagination: Creating with – Lynda Albertson, CEO, Association for Research into Alcohol Inks, 978-0-7643-5133-4, $29.99 Crimes against Art – ARCA TRADE 7

Let’s Get Monster Smashed: Horror Movie Drinks for a Killer Time Jon Chaiet & Marc Chaiet

• A horror movie-themed cocktail book with gross-looking but delicious party drinks, all wrapped up in an awesome ’80s VHS package • 55 recipes all inspired by classic pulp horror movies of the ‘80s and ‘90s • Play the Puppet Master Game and murder your way through ten movies and unique cocktails

A horror movie inspired cocktail book with gross-looking but delicious party drinks, all wrapped up in an awesome ’80s VHS package. There are 55 recipes spread across 5 chapters (shots, gelatin, punches, special fx, and non-alcoholic) inspired by classic pulp horror movies of the ’80s and ’90s, complete with viewing recommendations. The movies may be weird, the drinks may look gross, but the elevated drink making techniques and unusually tasty recipes keep readers and their guests interested and coming back for more. Great for theme parties, Halloween festivals, movie fans, and retro enthusiasts. Jon and Marc Chaiet grew up in small town New Jersey on the classic camp and visceral violence of horror movies from the ’80s and ’90s while developing a deep love for booze and its plethora of palette pleasing potables. Size: 6" × 9" • 152 color photographs/illustrations • 144 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5370-3 • hard cover • $19.99 AVAILABLE IN August other books you may enjoy!

• Pumpkin Cinema: The Best Movies for Halloween, 978-0-7643-4723-8, $24.99

• Gorgeous & Gory: The Zombie Pinup Collection, 978-0-7643-4784-9, $34.99

• Alternative Movie Posters: Film Art from the Underground, 978-0-7643-4566-1, $34.99

It Came From the Video Aisle!: Inside Charles Band’s Full Moon Entertainment Studio Dave Jay, William S. Wilson & Torsten Dewi

• The authorized history of the most ambitious B-movie studio of the 1990s and beyond • Interviews with over 60 directors, producers, actors, and crew from the golden age of home video entertainment • Behind-the-scenes photos, posters, and artwork, many never before published

Charles Band’s Full Moon Entertainment was the most remarkable B-movie studio of the 1990s, responsible for a barrage of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror classics during the last true “golden age” of the home video era. From Puppetmaster to Trancers and beyond, Full Moon transformed the VHS experience for fans worldwide, bringing the inner workings of the movie-making process into the living room, and in turn creating a ravenous fan base that remains to this day. This book tracks the history of the company, from its late ‘80s birth among the ruins of the American drive-in through to its bid to survive in the modern digital world. Featuring rare artwork, behind- the-scenes photos, and over 50 exclusive interviews with the cast and crew who helped to create the legendary B-movie studio, this is an essential read for any cult film fan still lamenting the death of the “mom ‘n pop” video store. Dave Jay is a writer who has contributed to Fangoria, Gorezone, and Horrorhound. William S. Wilson has written articles for a number of film guides and genre magazines, includingFangoria and Deep Red. Torsten Dewi has written numerous successful novels, genre screenplays, and hundreds of articles for a broad selection of magazines, including Playboy and TV Zone. Size: 6" × 9" • 430 color images • 480 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5410-6 • soft cover • $34.99 other books you may enjoy! AVAILABLE IN October

• VHS: Video Cover Art: 1980s to Early 1990s, 978-0-7643-4867-9, $34.99

• Alternative Movie Posters: Film Art from the Underground, 978-0-7643-4566-1, $34.99

• The Good, the Tough & the Deadly: Action Movies & Stars 1960s–Present, 978-0-7643-4995-9, $45.00 8 2017 new Releases

The Ultimate Guide to Strange Cinema Michael Vaughn

• A curated guide to 300 of the strangest films from around the world chock-full of trivia • Organized by genres like action, comedy, drama, fantasy, horror, and sci-fi • From classics like Faster, Pussy Cat! Kill! Kill! to recent releases like Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut, Lost River

It isn’t every film that features man-eating zombie sushi. But for those searching for just that and more strange things in their viewing queue, this film guide is for you. Organized by genre, including comedy, horror, action, drama, fantasy, and sci-fi, this title offers 300 reviews of genre films from all over the world, 160 photos, and exclusive interviews and quotes from the people behind some of the most offbeat films ever made. Alongside this curated list of viewing recommendations, longtime fans and new comers to strange cinema gain bits of fun and informative trivia. For example, David Caruso’s film debut wasWithout Warning (1980), a carefree trip into the woods thwarted by killer flying alien discs. Lurking in these so-bad-they’re-good-films, you’ll find other familiar actors like David Carradine, James Brolin, Martin Landau, and Ryan Gosling in films likeDeath Race 2,000 (1975), The Car (1977), The Being (1983), and Lost River (2014). The zombie sushi, by the way, is fromDead Sushi (2012). Michael Vaughn is a film writer and rabid fan of offbeat cinema. His previously published work has appeared in Fangoria, Screem Magazine, and filmsinreview.com. Size: 6" × 9" • 164 color & b/w images • 352 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5428-1 • soft cover • $34.99 AVAILABLE IN November other books you may enjoy!

• World Gone Wild: A Survivor’s Guide to Post-Apocalyptic Movies, 978-0-7643-4587-6, $34.99

• Alternative Movie Posters II: More Film Art from the Underground, 978-0-7643-4986-7, $34.99

• Pumpkin Cinema: The Best Movies for Halloween, 978-0-7643-4723-8, $24.99

The Painter’s Wedding: Inspired Celebrations with an Artistic Edge Kristy Rice

• For modern couples looking to dream beyond DIY to infuse big meaning into their day • Goes beyond the done-before content of wedding design into the realm of fine art • Inspiration for artists, budding designers, photographers, and couples burned out on conventional wedding decor

Many couples devour beautiful images in their desire to infuse meaning and memory into their wedding celebration, but they don’t have the tools they need to translate the ideas. Award-winning stationery designer, painter, and stylist Kristy Rice, consultant to celebrities, bridges the gap between how to dream your wedding and how to do your wedding. She works inspiration from iconic artists like Monet, Hopper, Dali, O’Keeffe, and Wyeth into stunning scenery, historic estates, gardens, materials, and color compositions. Sixteen chapters of painterly ideas come alive with commentary from some of the world’s most respected wedding professionals, such as Abby Larson of Style Me Pretty, Mindy Weiss, and fine art photographer Jose Villa. Her approach fosters lessons that will be used beyond the big day to style a life and home. Kristy Rice wears many hats: entrepreneur, mama, author, celebrity invitation designer, and stylist, but her first love is painting. Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • 515 b/w & color images • 256 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5442-7 • soft cover • $34.99 AVAILABLE IN December

other books you may enjoy!

• The White Dress in Color: Wedding Inspirations for the Modern Bride, 978-0-7643-4567-8, $45.00

• The Bridal Bouquet Book, 978-0-7643-2197-9, $40.00

• Painterly Days: The Flower Watercoloring Book for Adults, 978-0-7643-5091-7, $24.99 TRADE 9

Remodel Success: Home Remodeling Done Right, On Time, and On Budget Monica D. Higgins

• A hands-on homeowner guide to working with design and construction pros on remodeling projects • Details how to hire the right contractor and avoid construction delays and budget overruns • Comprehensive strategies for success, from planning to punch list

Most homeowners are uninformed and ill-prepared for big-ticket remodels. The knowledge they do have often comes from reality-TV home makeover shows that gloss over the ingredients essential to success. This book by a construction management pro gives homeowners increased confidence in making remodeling decisions, and peace of mind. Learn the six biggest mistakes people make when building a remodeling dream team, painless ways to shave the budget, what to do when your contractor isn’t listening, and where to find financing. In the coming years, home remodeling activity is projected to accelerate, maintaining a growth rate above its long-term trend, according to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. Use the guide’s exercises and checklists to help you develop and articulate your remodeling goals, make decisions that align with your vision, and manage details, relationships, and budget. Native Angeleno Monica D. Higgins, MBA, LEED AP, is the founder of Renovation Planners (www. renplan.com), a certified construction management firm; and Remodel Genius (www.GetRemodelGenius. com), an online school. Size: 6" × 9" • 128 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5405-2 • soft cover • $16.99 AVAILABLE IN October other books you may enjoy!

• Contemporary Home Design: 70 Plans and Projects, 978-0-7643-4847-1, $60.00

• Outdoor Designs for Living, 978-0-7643-3180-0, $24.99

• Post & Beam Dreams, 978-0-7643-3793-2, $49.99

Mr. President and The First Lady: The DC Eagle Cam Project Teena Ruark Gorrow & Craig A. Koppie, in cooperation with the American Eagle Foundation

• American bald eagles nest in the nation’s capital while millions watch around the world • Detailed chronology of the American bald eagle nesting season, from mating to fledging of young • Rare images of eaglet antics from the American Eagle Foundation’s DC Eagle Cam Project

When newly paired American bald eagles nested in a tulip poplar tree at the United States National Arboretum, the American Eagle Foundation partnered with the Department of Agriculture and the National Arboretum to launch the DC Eagle Cam Project. With 63 million views from 100 countries during 2016, the raptor parents known as Mr. President and The First Lady became an international sensation. Witness their charming family story through nest cam images and rare photographs captured around the nesting territory. See how the parents meet, get an inside view as their eggs hatch, and watch the eaglets’ amazing transformation from hatchlings to fledglings. The chronology of events includes facts about the physical and behavioral characteristics of this once-endangered species. Also get behind-the-scenes information about the DC Eagle Cam Project and learn how you can help. Learn about the American Eagle Foundation, an eagle named Challenger, and the National Arboretum. This family treasure is a must-have for bald eagle enthusiasts, nature lovers, and DC Eagle Cam fans. In cooperation with the American Eagle Foundation, Teena Ruark Gorrow and Craig A. Koppie present the celebrated story of the bald eagle family featured on the dceaglecam.org. Gorrow, a college professor, lives on Maryland’s Eastern Shore with her husband. Koppie, a raptor biologist, lives near Annapolis with his family. other books you may enjoy! Size: 9 1/8" × 8 1/8" • 309 color images • 128 pp.

• Inside a Bald Eagle’s Nest: A Photographic Journey ISBN: 978-0-7643-5360-4 • hard cover • $24.99 through the American Bald Eagle Nesting Season, Early Praise AVAILABLE Now 978-0-7643-4464-0, $24.99 “The story of bald eagle nesting pair Mr. President and The First Lady has captured the imagination and • Inside an Osprey’s Nest: A Photographic Journey through Nesting Season, 978-0-7643-5200-3, $24.99 touched the hearts of millions of people worldwide. This special book provides unique photographs of this eagle family’s annual nesting activities via two live stream video cameras. Thanks to the American • Northern Goshawk, the Gray Ghost: Habits, Habitat, and Rehabilitation, 978-0-7643-4990-4, $34.99 Eagle Foundation, our country’s iconic national bird is back in the forefront!” – Jack Hanna, director emeritus, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium & host of Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild and Jack Hanna’s Wild Countdown 10 2017 new Releases

Kayak Fishing the Northern Gulf Coast: Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana Ed Mashburn

• A detailed look at kayak fishing the Northern Gulf of Mexico - where, when, and how to catch great fish from kayaks • The wonderful coastal areas of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana are described in detail • The Northern Gulf Coast is a paradise for kayak anglers, and it’s within easy driving for many anglers

The Northern Gulf Coast region of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana is home to some of the best coastal fishing in the world. From redfish, speckled trout, and flounder inshore to big game fish such as mackerel, tarpon, and even billfish off the beaches, kayak anglers have a fishing paradise on these sunny waters. Use this guide to learn where to fish, how to fish, and where to eat and stay to plan the perfect fishing adventure. Best of all, it’s all based on real personal experience from the former editor of Southern Kayak Fishing. Ed Mashburn has fished from paddlecraft for over forty years, and his skills as a teacher help him share his knowledge with the expanding population of kayak anglers. Size: 6" × 9" • 198 color photographs • 176 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5411-3 • soft cover • $24.99 AVAILABLE IN October

other books you may enjoy!

• Off the Hook: Rudow’s Recipes for Cooking Your Catch, 978-0-87033-574-7, $19.95

• Rudow’s Guide to Modern Jigging: * Inshore * Offshore * Species-Specific, 978-0-9787278-7-1, $19.99

• Blues Hands, 978-0-7643-4963-8, $29.99

The Global Outdoor Survival Guide: Basic to Advanced Skills for Every Environment Joe Vogel

• All the survival basics needed for the recreational outdoors and survival • Simple steps, illustrations, and considerations keep you safe and provide practical application • Separated into survival techniques and instruction for every environmental zone found on the globe

Whether you are looking to brush up on your outdoor skills, are preparing for a thrilling and adventurous ecotour or excursion, or are an experienced hiker, camper, or otherwise, this book is for you. Outdoor survival techniques for each of the earth’s ecosystems are covered, and each environment provides its own set of skills, observations, and steps to not only survive, but also enjoy that environment. A basic set of skills (shelter, food, defense, and first aid) and how to’s (fire starting, rope making, trapping, and more) are also included that can be used anywhere from the local park to a multi-day hike in Asia. A must for any seasoned excursionist or beginner gearing up for the outdoors. Johannes “Joe” Vogel is a biologist, author, adventurer, hunter, and fisherman who has written several books on this topic. He acquired the techniques he uses firsthand from original inhabitants, war veterans, and pros in various fields. You can learn more about Joe and his projects at www.vivalranger.com. Size: 7" × 10" • 400+ color images • 256 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5426-7 • soft cover • $29.99 AVAILABLE IN November

other books you may enjoy!

• The Complete Book of U.S. Military Pocket Knives: From the Revolutionary War to the Present, 978-0- 7643-4827-3, $39.99

• Luftwaffe Gravity Knife: A History and Analysis of the Flyer’s and Paratrooper’s Utility Knife, 978-0-7643-2419-2, $49.95

• Paracord Knife Handle Wraps, 978-0-7643-5425-0, $24.99 TRADE 11

Human Tribe Alison Wright

• An intimate book of portraits celebrating our diversity and remarkable human tapestry • 161 individual faces from around the globe portray the universal human spirit • Startling images taken by an award-winning National Geographic contributor

A page-turner in the most exquisite sense, this book of over 160 portraits expresses the emotive beauty and grace of the human face. Documentary photographer Alison Wright traveled to every continent to capture the diversity of the human tribe, from toddlers to those who’ve lived a lifetime, and from South America to Africa, Asia, and points in between. Some of the people photographed are privileged, some live ordinary lives, and others live close to the land and in communities that may not last another generation. Collectively, these surprising studies of the human face remind us of our common bond and the inherent dignity in being ourselves. Alison Wright has spent a career traveling to all regions of the globe as a documentary photographer. She is a contributor to numerous magazines including National Geographic publications. Size: 8" × 8" • 161 color images • 176 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5396-3 • hard cover • $29.99 AVAILABLE IN September

other books you may enjoy!

• Face to Face: Portraits of the Human Spirit, 978-0-7643-4366-7, $75.00

• Geisha & Maiko of Kyoto: Beauty, Art, & Dance, 978-0-7643-3221-0, $39.99

• Ladakh: The Culture and People of “Little Tibet”, 978-0-7643-4281-3, $59.99

Cuba’s Evolution: Columbus to Castro Kim Buddee

• Contemporary Cuba captured in photographs taken in the midst of a major shift in international relations • 100+ photographs of people and landmarks, with historical vignettes from 1492 to today • A precious snapshot of a beautiful nation on the cusp of cultural and economic transformation

This thoughtfully composed visual tour of contemporary Cuba captures the island and its people emerging from a time capsule through vivid photographs and narrative vignettes that relate the story of the nation’s evolution from Columbus to Castro. Due to its recent shift in relations with the world, and the US in particular, Cuba’s complex, colorful history is again being rewritten. View Havana from San Carlos de la Cabaña, a fortress built in 1762, and absorb the pastel colors of iconic pre-1960 American convertibles against the backdrop of Cuba’s eclectic architecture. Glimpse rolling mountains and hills on the road to Playa Rancho Luna; Adelaida telling fortunes in the street; and boxing practice in a vacant lot, in La Habana Vieja. Enjoy this historic moment before a slow but inevitable transformation changes this nation forever. Kim Buddee is an Australian architect and filmmaker best known for putting images on the small and big screens. His passion for finding beauty in everyday places in a state of change has drawn him to locations around the world. Size: 9 1/8" × 8 1/8" • 145 color photos • 144 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5312-3 • hard cover • $29.99 AVAILABLE IN October other books you may enjoy!

• Miami, Real and Imagined, 978-0-7643-5175-4, $24.99

• Miami At Night, 978-0-7643-5028-3, $24.99

• Box of Cigar Bands, 978-0-7643-4987-4, $34.99 12 2017 new Releases

Havana Forever: A Pictorial and Cultural History of an Unforgettable City Kenneth Treister, Felipe J. Prestamo, Raul B. Garcia

• An in-depth look at Havana’s urban and architectural history • The Cuban capital’s glorious landmarks, public squares, and neighborhoods, viewed through a cultural lens • A prelude for a meaningful visit

Havana has always been a dynamic city, and its unique architecture makes it one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Until recently, the closed nature of contemporary Cuban society has frozen and preserved much of Havana’s urban design and simultaneously prevented many visitors from experiencing its wide range of architectural influences, which cross-reference to create a stunning, unified “work of art.” In this documentary- style history of old Havana, readers are invited to tour the city’s buildings alongside its culture, people, plazas and parks, pedestrian environment, monuments, food, music, dance, colonial history, and iconic traditions, from cigars to the Tropicana Supper Club. Learn why Havana has the classic order, neighborhood balance, architectural elegance, and pedestrian harmony that urban planners long for, and discover the ways in which it is not just a city but a celebration of the Cuban way of life and its Creole roots. Ken Treister, FAIA, is an award-winning international architect, photographer, and sculptor whose work as been featured in leading art and architecture journals worldwide. He sculpted the world-famous Holocaust Memorial in Miami Beach. Treister lives in Winter Haven, Florida. Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • 275+ color images • 344 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5365-9 • hard cover • $60.00 other books you may enjoy! AVAILABLE IN August

• Miami, Real and Imagined, 978-0-7643-5175-4, $24.99

• Miami At Night, 978-0-7643-5028-3, $24.99

• Box of Cigar Bands, 978-0-7643-4987-4, $34.99

Damsels in Design: Women Pioneers in the Automotive Industry, 1939–1959 Constance A. Smith

• Profiles of mid-twentieth-century women designers who competed with men at the largest US automakers • Documents their work at General Motors, Hudson, Studebaker, and other companies between 1939 and 1959 • Some of their designs save lives, such as the child safety seat latch

In the mid-1950s, an innovative group of women at General Motors (dubbed the Damsels of Design by marketers) and their counterparts at Ford, Hudson, Studebaker, Packard, and Tucker changed automotive history forever. Read the untold story of the women who excelled in the Mad Men era of automobile and industrial design. Recruited by top CEOs at automotive companies, they developed many of the products we take for granted today. Learn about Helene Rother, who designed the instrument panel, hardware, and seat construction for midcentury Cadillacs; Elizabeth Thatcher Oros, the first female trained in industrial design; and discover the history behind the child safety seat latch and car doors with lights. An extraordinary story of exceptional women, Damsels in Design sheds light on those that have too long been in the shadows. Constance Smith holds a bachelor of fine arts and a masters degree in industrial design from Pratt Institute. After joining GM's Advanced Studio, she worked on the development of TN LCDs. Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • 425 color and b/w images • 192 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5435-9 • hard cover • $34.99 AVAILABLE IN December

other books you may enjoy!

• Harriet Quimby: Flying Fair Lady, 978-0-7643-5067-2, $16.99

• The Life and Times of Mary Vaux Walcott, 978-0-7643-4972-0, $24.99

• The Life and Times of Lilian J. Rice, Master Architect, 978-0-7643-4958-4, $34.99 TRADE 13

Wool: Unraveling an American Story of Artisans and Innovation Peggy Hart

• Learn how wool consumption and manufacturing have intersected with America’s peoples and their history • 100+ photos enhance the story of US wool’s far-reaching influence over the past 400 years • With industry in decline, new generations are discovering the joys of raising sheep and handcrafting garments

Keeping people warm for four centuries, wool has been an essential commodity from colonial times to the present. This book tells wool’s colorful and surprisingly epic tale and how it has impacted millions of lives from immigrants, slaves, and Native Americans to farmers and advertisers. Author Hart reveals little-known but fascinating facts about US society—for example, how huge flocks of sheep were driven to the California gold fields to feed hungry miners, and why sheep grazed on the White House lawn during World War I. Moving from the realms of handcrafted artisanry to industrialization and back, Wool is a story of technological and social change, marketing forces, and above all, consumer choices. A must-read for anyone who has knitted socks, woven a tapestry, or curled up with a warm wool blanket. Peggy Hart is a teacher and production weaver. She designs, produces, and markets hundreds of blankets each year, including custom blankets for sheep and alpaca farmers using their own yarn. She weaves on totally obsolete Crompton and Knowles W-3 industrial looms. Size: 6" × 9" • 108 color & b/w images • 176 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5431-1 • soft cover • $19.99 AVAILABLE IN November other books you may enjoy!

• Dyeing Wool: 20 Techniques, Beginner to Advanced, 978-0-7643-3432-0, $59.99

• The Art of Weaving a Life: A Framework to Expand and Strengthen Your Personal Vision, 978-0-7643-5264-5, $24.99

• Felting, 978-0-7643-4531-9, $29.99

The Last Veterans of World War II: Portraits and Memories Richard Bell, Foreword by Tim Weiner

• Black-and-white portraits pay homage to the longest surviving WWII veterans • Americans from all walks of life, from a future local plumber to a future US Supreme Court Justice • Stories told through personal quotes, often chilling in their honesty

Chronicling the many faces of the WWII effort, these contemporary black-and-white portraits of the longest surviving veterans remind us that the war comprised a collection of Americans from all walks of life. Their penetrating gaze captures the ethos of the endeavor of war. Intimate memories offer glimpses into the horrifying, and at times awe-inspiring, reality of war. The faces of these veterans, from all branches, are juxtaposed with images of their youthful selves and serve as a visual representation of the expanse of their life experiences. Appealing to the families of soldiers, academics, history buffs, and veterans of other wars, this collection is a testament to the spirit of patriotism and strength of a collective American effort. Richard Bell has had a lifelong career as a photographer, first working as a newspaper photojournalist and later as a commercial advertising photographer. He currently works from his studio in Haddon Township, NJ. Size: 9" × 9" • 80+ b/w photos • 96 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5362-8 • hard cover • $24.99 AVAILABLE IN september

other books you may enjoy!

• Grunts: The Last US Draft, 1972, 978-0-7643-5302-4, $24.99

• World War II Posters, 978-0-7643-5246-1, $50.00

• The Doolittle Raid, 978-0-88740-347-7, $29.99 14 2017 new Releases

Project Apollo: The Moon Landings, 1968–1972 Eugen Reichl

• Volume 4 in the “America in Space” series • A detailed look at the later years of NASA’s Apollo space program from 1968–72 • Historic photos, detailed cutaway drawings, charts and diagrams

The moon landing remains the most astonishing and impressive accomplishment of manned space travel to this day. In July 1969, just eight years after President John F. Kennedy announced the bold plan, the first astronaut set foot on another celestial body. WhileProject Apollo: The Early Years covered the exciting developments from the first project drawings to the unmanned first flight of the mighty Saturn V, this book covers the later years of the Apollo era, in all its fascinating detail, including the test flights in Earth’s orbit; the first orbits of the moon; the legendary Apollo 11 mission; the drama of Apollo 13; and Apollo 17, the last manned moon flight in 1972. Experience this era through exciting accounts, radio transcripts, and impressive photographs and diagrams. Eugen Reichl works for the EADS aviation and aerospace company. He is a known expert on aerospace technology and has authored books and specialty articles on the topic. Size: 6" × 9" • 130 color and b/w photos • 144 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5375-8 • hard cover • $19.99 AVAILABLE IN September

other books you may enjoy!

• Project Apollo: The Early Years, 1960–1967, 978-0-7643-5174-7, $19.99

• Project Mercury, 978-0-7643-5069-6, $19.99

• Project Gemini, 978-0-7643-5070-2, $19.99

Unidentifiable Flying Objects: The Dwindling Probability of Solving the UFO Enigma Jordan Hofer and David Barker

• Stories and research that evaluates the very real possibility that UFOs may forever remain “unidentifiable” • Includes explainable events, UFO flaps, Oregon’s Area 51, and more • A UFO case is investigated with credible witnesses and simultaneous photo and video of the craft

UFO research in the twentieth century was a daunting enterprise, fraught with misidentifications, blurry photos, and fraud. Now, with millions of drones in our skies and superb computer graphics, the twenty-first century threatens to overwhelm ufology with insurmountable trickery and truly unidentifiable flying objects. How do we make sense of UFOs? Could a lifetime of paranormal activity be real, or is it all in your mind? Are the craft that appear in the skies really flying saucers? Have we all been abducted? And what secrets have been hidden from us? Discover new challenges to ufology and whether we will ever uncover the truth behind the UFO enigma. Jordan Hofer is a MUFON research specialist and author. David Barker is an author and UFO investigator. Size: 6" × 9" • 22 b/w images • 160 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5423-6 • soft cover • $16.99 AVAILABLE IN November

other books you may enjoy!

• A Silent Invasion: The Truth About Aliens, Alien Abductions, and UFOs, 978-0-7643-4609-5, $16.99

• Evolutionary UFOlogy, 978-0-7643-4505-0, $16.99

• The UFO Phenomenon: Should I Believe?, 978-0-7643-4764-1, $16.99 TRADE 15

The Essential Guide to UFO Sightings Since 1945 Frank Schwede

• Over 10 important basic UFO sightings including Roswell, Rendelsham, and more • Includes global UFO encounters that delve into the mysteries of the universe • Author is a seasoned journalist and researcher for UFO sightings

There are specific UFO cases for which everyone should have a basic knowledge. Over 10 of these most important sightings and topics, occurring since 1945, model history with supported technical data, facts, and images supplying necessary information for those delving into the great mysteries of the universe. Historic background and possible explanations for experiences are offered and invite the reader to speculate and research further. Explore the following cases: UFOs over Germany, the Soviet Union, and the United States; sightings by pilots and the secret of the Black Triangle; The Roswell Incident and Area 51; the case of Betty Cash and Vicki Landrum; Rendlesham; and more. This collection is intended to suggest and remind readers that perhaps we should put the firmly established worldview into question and not exclude the possibility that there is more between heaven and Earth than we believe we know today. Frank Schwede has been a journalist for more than thirty years and has documented numerous UFO sightings, spoken to eyewitnesses, and has been able to come to the conclusion that ninety-nine percent of the witnesses he spoke to were credible. Size: 6" × 9" • 94 color images • 112 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5437-3 • soft cover • $9.99 AVAILABLE IN December other books you may enjoy!

• The UFO Phenomenon: Should I Believe?, 978-0-7643-4764-1, $16.99

• UFO Conspiracy, 978-0-7643-3893-9, $29.99

• Evolutionary UFOlogy, 978-0-7643-4505-0, $16.99

UFOs Over Colorado: A True History of Extraterrestrial Encounters in the Centennial State Preston Dennett

• UFO encounters from the early 1900s through contemporary times • Complete history, eyewitness testimony, and new cases explored • Includes onboard UFO experiences, landings, humanoids, crashes, and mutilations

Colorado has been a UFO hotspot for more than 100 years. This is the first book to present a comprehensive history of extraterrestrial encounters in the Centennial State. Arranged by decade, read a dazzling array of sightings, landings, face-to-face encounters, onboard experiences, and UFO crash/retrievals. Colorado UFO cases have had a profound effect on UFO research. The 1967 mutilation of Lady the horse in Alamosa introduced the world to the animal mutilation phenomenon. The 1995 videotape footage by Tim Edwards of a UFO over Salida remains some of the best evidence ever recorded. The extraterrestrial experiences of Denver businessman Stan Romanek are among the best-verified in UFO history. The San Luis Valley in southern Colorado has produced hundreds of cases and is one of the most active areas on the planet. This book will explore these famous cases and many others never before published. Preston Dennett began investigating UFOs and the paranormal in 1986 when he discovered that his family, friends, and co-workers were having dramatic unexplained encounters. He has written twenty books and more than 100 articles about UFOs and the paranormal. He is a field investigator for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON). Size: 6" × 9" • 12 b/w images • 224 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5424-3 • soft cover • $19.99 other books you may enjoy! AVAILABLE IN November

• UFOs Over Arizona: A True History of Extraterrestrial Encounters in the Grand Canyon State, 978-0-7643-5166-2, $19.99

• UFOs Over Nevada: A True History of Extraterrestrial Encounters in the Silver State, 978-0-7643-4777-1, $19.99

• UFOs Over New Mexico: A True History of Extraterrestrial Encounters in the Land of Enchant- ment, 978-0-7643-3906-6, $24.99 16 2017 new Releases

Vermont: An Autumn Perspective Ken Paulsen

• The scenic beauty of the fall season in the Green Mountain State is displayed in 120+ photos • Covered bridges, churches, waterfalls, and landscapes are shown in a kaleidoscope of color • Includes well-known destinations like Lake Champlain as well as hidden gems on back roads

Vermont has long been acclaimed for its stunning natural beauty. It is no more apparent than during autumn when hues of red, orange, and yellow leaves cover the landscape of the Green Mountain State. Enjoy the season as you view village scenes, waterfalls, covered bridges, pastoral images, and historic structures cloaked in autumn splendor. Experience the familiar Vermont spots and the not so familiar as you view all corners of the state through 120+ colorful photos. Views of Lake Champlain from Mt. Philo, Peacham Village, Old First Church in Bennington, Windsor-Cornish Covered Bridge, Moss Glen Falls, and the idyllic Jenne Farm scene are just a few of the more popular destinations. Hidden treasures await as you tour the back roads of Vermont at this special time of the year. Ken Paulsen is retired and lives in northern New England where he pursues his interest in landscape photography. He is also author of New Hampshire: An Autumn Sojourn and Vermont: A Focus on Fall from Schiffer Publishing. Size: 9 1/8" × 8 1/8" • 124 color images • 96 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5390-1 • hard cover • $16.99 AVAILABLE IN September other books you may enjoy!

• Vermont: A Focus on Fall, 978-0-7643-5155-6, $34.99

• Timeless Crossings: Vermont’s Covered Bridges, 978-0-7643-3830-4, $34.99

• Along Route 7: A Journey Through Western New England, 978-0-7643-3372-9, $45.00

Crescent City Crimes: Old New Orleans 1718–1918 Charles Cassady Jr.

• True crime stories from 1718–1918 • Includes murder, piracy and smuggling, ghosts and Voodoo, and more • Celebrates the city’s 300th anniversary

In the first 200 years of New Orleans history, the Crescent City has earned a reputation for sin, temptation, intrigue, lawlessness, ritual-magic, and ghosts. Step back in time to the city’s first few crime-stained centuries— from 1718–1918—to explore classic tales of mischief, mayhem, and skullduggery. Arranged by topic, you will be compelled to find out whether the heart of Dixie truly beats with wicked rhythms. Meet a cast of rascals and ruffians as you relive the era of American piracy and smuggling. Discover legendary sorcery and unspeakable rumors surrounding Voodoo and ghosts. Examine ritual violence, the largest mass-lynching ever on US soil, and a unique red-light district. Remember, though, to have a jazz band or recording handy . . . or the famed and frightening Axman may get you! Here, the sallow specter of crime tends to stand with one foot in the annals of historical fact, the other in folklore. Charles Cassady Jr. graduated from Syracuse University and is an extensively published writer, critic, photographer, and colorful racetrack character. He previously explored the lore of New Orleans for his book Paranormal Mississippi River. Size: 6" × 9" • 14 b/w images • 160 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5408-3 • soft cover • $16.99 other books you may enjoy! AVAILABLE IN October

• Everyday Voodoo, 978-0-7643-3419-1, $14.99

• Greetings from New Orleans: A History in Postcards, 978-0-7643-2371-3, $19.95

• Paranormal Mississippi River: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 978-0-7643-3898-4, $24.99 TRADE 17

Notorious Crimes of the Upper Midwest: Con-men, Cutthroats, Killers, and Cannibals Tom Baker

• 20 notorious criminals, focusing on the upper Midwest region of the United States • Details murderers, con-men, cutthroats, gunslingers, cannibals, serial killers, and more • Includes Ed Gein, the Honeymoon Killers, Calamity Jane, Wild Bill Hickok, John Norman Collins, Al Capone, and more

Tour the Upper Midwest to explore the blood-soaked halls of hideous history through twenty dark and demented stories from the corridors of criminal infamy. This exposé of true crime examines a historical roster of the bad and the brutal: from old-time con men and gunslingers, to hardcore serial killers of the modern era. Meet the redoubtable Ed Gein; the haunting and harrowing Honeymoon Killers; the “Gruesome Gal of the Western Plains,” Calamity Jane; Wild Bill Hickok; serial sex killer John Norman Collins; Al Capone; Carl Panzram; the Lonelyhearts Killers; Larry Eyler; Teena Brandon; Gwendolyn Graham; George Lester; Babyface Nelsen; John Dillinger; Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck; Larry Hall; Tricia Lynn Reitler; Jason and Kimberly Tuzinski; and Frank Gilmer—villains that will leave you infuriated and intrigued at their infernal notoriety. Join the author on a round-up of the rotten as you take a thrill-ride of historic significance in a world gone mad. Tom Baker is the author of Haunted Indianapolis (with Jonathan Tichenal), Scary Urban Legends, Midwest Maniacs, Midwest UFOs and Beyond, 50 Famous Fables, and Indiana Ghost Folklore. He has written numerous novels and short pieces. He spends his spare time making experimental music and art and lives in Marion, Indiana.

Size: 6" × 9" • 208 pp. other books you may enjoy! ISBN: 978-0-7643-5389-5 • soft cover • $19.99 • Midwest Maniacs, 978-0-7643-3942-4, $16.99 AVAILABLE IN September

• Ohio’s Haunted Crimes: An Exploration of Ten Haunted Crime Scenes, 978-0-7643-5011-5, $19.99

• Vile: Peeking Under the Skin of Murderers, 978-0-7643-5090-0, $24.99

Texas Hill Country: A Scenic Journey Eric W. Pohl

• Stunning photography showcases rugged natural beauty, cultural heritage, and scenic wonders • Intimately explore the region outside Austin and San Antonio • Quintessential Texas through the lens of a journeyed Austin photographer

Experience the grandeur of the Texas Hill Country through stunning photography and narrative highlighting the natural beauty, scenic wonders, charming historic towns, and cultural heritage of Texas’ most celebrated region. Cradled by Austin to the east and San Antonio to the south, the Texas Hill Country is famous for its undulating landscape, where spring-fed streams carve wooded canyons, rugged limestone peaks rise to more than 2,500 feet, and country roads wind through rolling grasslands and wildflower meadows. Captured beautifully in 153 color photos, view this beautiful region through the eyes of Texas-native photographer and author Eric W. Pohl. Join him on an intimate visual journey, leaving behind the freeways and big cities to reveal out-of-the-way places and explore the true heart of Texas. Eric W. Pohl is an award-winning photographer and travel writer based outside of Austin, Texas. His vibrant photography reveals unique perspectives on the extraordinary environments, places, and spirit of the Lone Star State. Size: 9 1/8" × 8 1/8" • 153 color photographs • 144 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5392-5 • hard cover • $24.99 AVAILABLE IN September other books you may enjoy!

• Contemporary Texas Architecture, 978-0-7643-5238-6, $50.00

• Keeping Austin Weird: A Guide to the (Still) Odd Side of Town, 978-0-7643-5096-2, $24.99

• Texas Wild Flowers, 978-0-7643-3863-2, $50.00 18 2017 new Releases

Guardian Tarot Beth Seilonen

• 78 Tarot cards and guidebook embodying the guardianship of trees • Brings together humans and trees to foster awareness of nature and the self • Includes a special Guardian’s Tale spread

Trees are guardians of our lives, but there is a drastic contrast between the living and the dead in nature and spirit. These disquieting, yet beautiful 78 Tarot cards and guidebook identify a clear correlation of how humans exist within current times. We become less functional, depleted, and unable to connect to our personal happiness as we pull our nourishment from a depleted source. These guardians will teach you that in a nourishing environment, where your needs are met and supported by others, you grow stronger. By bringing two entities together—trees and humans—you will journey along a path to unite and foster awareness of the importance between nature and yourself and promote your own personal development and joy. Find a nourishing environment and improve your life with the guardianship of trees. Beth Seilonen, a graduate from University of Maine, Orono, has created 100 decks since 2007. Inspired by the events of life, she continues to explore the variants of spiritual understanding through many different perspectives. Size: 3 1/2" × 5" × 1 1/2" • 78 artcards • 96 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5386-4 • box set • $24.99 AVAILABLE IN September

other books you may enjoy!

• Bleu Cat Tarot, 978-0-7643-4553-1, $24.99

• The Avalonian Oracle: Spiritual Wisdom from the Holy Isle, 978-0-7643-5058-0, $34.99

• Dream Raven Tarot, 978-0-7643-4316-2, $39.99

Spirit Within Tarot Steven Bright

• Modern interpretation of the 78 Tarot cards and guidebook using silhouettes and symbology • Includes Tarot “voices,” meanings, and keywords for intuitive reading • Current themes with traditional symbolism

Tradition and contemporary art meet within this stylish Tarot set, bringing simplicity to your personal story. The spirits within the shadows of your life are dancing through this symbolic collection of 78 mesmerizing Tarot cards. Find characters from your past, present, and future, offering reflections of your childhood or glimpses of a potential future. The card silhouettes transcend age, gender, and ethnicity as the figures effortlessly morph into friends or enemies, family and colleagues, or even the most intimate aspects of yourself. They provide a mirror for your intuition and act as a light to follow. Each of the 78 Tarot “voices” are described within the accompanying handbook along with keywords and meanings—a road map for the seeker. The symbols, set in a world we can all identify with, are easy to interpret, and recognized as traditional. This long- awaited deck is your traveling companion—whether a beginner or seasoned reader—for the journey ahead. Steven Bright was born in London. With twenty years of Tarot experience, he is a respected blogger, designer, and professional reader. Steven reads for and teaches clients from all over the world, is a deck reviewer, and is well known on social media for Tarot Thoughts videos. Size: 3 1/2" × 5" × 1 1/2" • 78 art cards • 96 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5388-8 • box set • $24.99 other books you may enjoy! AVAILABLE IN September

• Silver Era Tarot, 978-0-7643-3438-2, $24.99 early praise

• Tarot D: The Didactic Tarot, 978-0-7643-4940-9, $45.00 “Steven Bright’s unique and evocative images will be immediately recognizable to tarot aficionados, and • The Gorgon’s Tarot, 978-0-7643-4590-6, $45.00 easy to understand for tarot beginners. In a crowded field,Spirit Within Tarot stands out as entirely original, yet lovingly based on tradition.” – Christiana Gaudet, author of Fortune Stellar and Tarot Tour Guide MIND, BODY, SPIRIT 19

Tarot Tracker: A Year-Long Journey Angelo Nasios

• A simple and effective annual tarot calendar and journal to keep track of daily readings • Quick and easy meanings for each of the cards to help interpret your journey • Begin any time during the year to chart your spiritual progress through the Tarot

Keeping a record of Tarot readings to plot your growth over a year can be daunting. Now you can use this simple, effective, and beautiful annual tarot calendar and journal to keep track of your daily readings and seasonal occasions. Foster a personal bond to your cards and create a permanent record to keep forever to understand and plan your special path. Find out what the year may bring, record and reflect on daily and nightly readings, recognize patterns in your life, and connect personal experiences to the cards. Begin your calendar journey at any time during the year, and use the knowledge you accumulate to chart your spiritual progress through the Tarot. Includes quick and easy traditional Tarot card meanings to help interpret your journey. Angelo Nasios is Tarot Professionals’ “Tarosophist of the Year” for 2011. He has been studying for more than a decade, is well known for his YouTube channel, and shares his passion for Tarot through informative videos. Size: 6" × 8 1/2" • 400 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5439-7 • hard cover • $24.99 AVAILABLE IN December From the Book Consider and Answer Some of These Powerful Questions other books you may enjoy! • What should I focus on?

• Tarot and the Chakras: Opening New Dimensions to • What can I learn today? Healers, 978-0-7643-4663-7, $24.99 • How can I serve others best? • Tarot Unlocking the Arcana, 978-0-7643-5037-5, $19.99 • How did I properly use my energy?

• Tarot Spreads and Layouts: A User’s Manual For • How did I poorly use my energy? Beginning and Intermediate Readers, • What lessons did I learn? 978-0-7643-3629-4, $14.99 • How did I shine today? • What should I release from today? White Witch Tarot Maja D’Aoust

• A Majors-only deck exploring 22 Tarot archetypes via meditative art and channeled mysteries • Divination method mirrors the Shakespearean therapy of characterization where we see our problems through another lens • Created through decades of research into Alchemy and different divination modalities

Use the transformative and healing power of the white witch as White Witch Maja D’Aoust explores the 22 Major Arcana archetypes of the Tarot through meditative art and channeled mysteries in this stunning black and gold deck and companion guide. Use this deck as a traditional Tarot Majors-only system or delve into a technique using protagonists and antagonists pitted against each other until they reach unification, much like Shakespearean therapy where we explore problems via another lens. Learn to visualize and build your own reality by discovering answers to your deepest questions, bringing to light powerful truths, and seeing the radiance of the self through a poetic treatment of the Majors. Created through decades of research into Alchemy and different divination modalities, this deck offers a fresh new perspective on using the cards to unveil what has been hidden. Maja D’Aoust is a practicing White Witch whose interest in alchemy and the esoteric sciences spans her entire lifetime. Maja earned her masters degree in transformational psychology focusing on Shamanism and the I Ching and writes about alchemy and magic. Size: 4" × 5" × 1" • 22 art cards • 48 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5367-3 • box set • $24.99 other books you may enjoy! AVAILABLE IN August early praise • The Witch’s Oracle, 978-0-7643-4931-7, $24.99 “Fates be praised! For her images . . . flicker like faces in the curling smoke of Delphi, shape-shifting • Pagan Ways Tarot, 978-0-7643-4900-3, $39.99 shamanic glyphs that channel the always mutating archetypes straight into your hands. Remix at will!” • Witches and Witchcraft in the 21st Century, – Erik Davis, author of Nomad Codes: Adventures in Modern Esoterica 978-0-7643-3613-3, $14.99 “With a masterful balance of wit and wisdom, the White Witch Tarot is a deck of true beauty, intrigue, and playful poetic riddles to challenge the status quo.” – Healer and Intuitive Aiden Chase 20 2017 new Releases

The Promethean Oracle Sophia Kelly Shultz & Mark Cogan

• 50 oracle cards and guidebook using the energies of kings, heroes, and gods • Uses divination to expand the depth of readings with Chakras and historic stories • Includes journal space for readers to record their own impressions

When Prometheus stole the sacred Olympian flame and bestowed it upon humanity, he literally sparked the growth of civilization. Now Prometheus presents us with a different but no less significant gift: the guiding flame of insight, drawn from the stories and energies of the kings, gods, and heroes who complement history and mythology’s great queens, goddesses, and heroines. This rich and lovely 50-card oracle deck and guidebook unifies male energies with those of the Chakras to create a unique and fresh approach to personal divination. You will be led by warriors like Odysseus, cunning kings like Hammurabi, quiet prophets like Elijah, and monsters like Pazuzu to strong intuitive wisdom that can be applied to your well-being and life’s serious and day-to-day issues. The evocative portrait cards, each featuring a Chakra will, like Prometheus, bring the fire of knowledge and renewal to your soul. As a professional artist, Sophia Kelly Shultz has always specialized in portraits, particularly in colored pencil. Mark Cogan is an energy healer, specializing in Reiki and crystals. Size: 6" × 9" × 1 1/2 " • 50 art cards • 160 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5407-6 • box set • $34.99 AVAILABLE IN October

other books you may enjoy!

The Stone Circle Oracle: Transfor- mation Through Meditation Sophia Kelly Shultz 978-0-7643-4550-0 $39.99

Sol Invictus: The God Tarot AboraMana: Channeled Goddess Kim Huggens Wisdom Cards 978-0-7643-2761-2 Neithard Horn $59.95 978-0-7643-3696-6 $34.99 MIND, BODY, SPIRIT 21

The Empathic Ghost Hunter Bety Comerford & Steve Wilson

• An alternative guide that teaches how to rely on empathy and sensitivities to discover and help ghosts • Includes tools to understand and use empathy and energy movement while ghost hunting • Lessons for empaths or those wishing to better their empathy skills

This book is different from your typical how-to guide for ghost hunting. It’s designed to give the empath, and anyone sensitive to energy, tools for accepting things that go bump in the night. Empathic ghost hunters will learn to depend not only on the energy of the living, but that of the dead as they search out paranormal activity. Each chapter includes a story, taken from the authors’ experiences in their own ghost-hunting practice, as well as a lesson for empaths or those wishing to better their empathy skills. Find out how to “lighten” a space, a house, or a life, by changing the energy, thereby allowing ghosts to move on. Discover what an empath feels and what he/she can do to work with the gift of empathy. Now you can unravel and demystify the phenomena of the paranormal, and bring light to a subject fraught with fear and misunderstanding. Bety Comerford and Steve Wilson are ordained spiritualist ministers, shamanic healers, psychics, teachers, and paranormal investigators with more than thirty years of experience helping empaths and those sensitive to energy understand their gifts and to gain a deeper understanding of things that go bump in the night. Size: 6" × 9" • 112 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5409-0 • hard cover • $16.99 AVAILABLE IN October other books you may enjoy!

• Ghost Hunters’ Tool Kit, 978-0-7643-3912-7, $34.99

• The Reluctant Empath, 978-0-7643-4603-3, $16.99

• The Empath’s Quest: Finding Your Destiny, 978-0-7643-5223-2, $16.99

Life After Death: An Analysis of the Evidence Robert Davis, PhD

• The latest evidence and scientific-based theories concerning the concept of life after death • An objective evidence-based analysis of the consciousness-brain connection, reincarnation, near-death and out-of-body experiences,mediumship, apparitions, and quantum physics • Written by an internationally recognized neuroscientist from Ohio State University

Join internationally recognized sensory neuroscientist Robert Davis as he examines the latest experimental evidence and theories of existence after “death.” This treatment is comprehensive in scope and combines the most recent experimental and anecdotal evidence. Davis explores the potential for an afterlife through the analysis of case studies, interviews, and researched findings of near-death and out-of-body experiences, mediumship, apparitions, psychic explanations, and reincarnation. In addition, he examines evidence-based scientific theories that include the multiverse, biologic brain activity, consciousness-brain connection, and many others. Davis offers compelling data in an unbiased presentation to answer the age-old question: Is death really the end of life or is there life after death? Dr. Robert Davis, an internationally recognized scientist, graduated with a PhD in sensory neurosciences from Ohio State University and served as a professor for over thirty years. He has published over forty articles in scholarly journals and lectured at national and international conferences. Size: 6" × 9" • 208 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5438-0 • soft cover • $19.99 AVAILABLE IN December other books you may enjoy! From the Book • Afterlife: What Really Happens on the Other Side: The concept as to whether the essence of our being “gets out of this world” after death of the physical body True Stories of Contact and Communication with Spirits, 978-0-7643-4734-4, $16.99 has concerned humankind from earliest times. Ever since we stopped crawling out of the primordial soup and evolved into inquisitive and inventive complex language-based bipedal primates, people have wondered • “Tails” of the Afterlife: True Stories of Ghost Pets, 978-0-7643-3253-1, $12.99 if upon death we diminish into a void of nonexistence, persist in an alternate realm of existence, or revive in a cycle of reincarnation. Is death really the grand finale? Despite claims to the contrary, however, there is no • Behind the Paranormal: Everything You Know Is Wrong, 978-0-7643-5222-5, $16.99 conclusive proof of a form of existence after death. And while you may not require such proof, I do. — Robert Davis, PhD 22 2017 new Releases

Think shapes!: A Lift-the-Flap Counting, Color, and Shape Book Series Karen Robbins

• Lift-the-flap board book teaches young children basic concepts of colors, counting, and shapes • Colorful collage art with hidden images helps preschoolers to think analytically • Another educational and entertaining book from the former Romper Room teacher, “Miss Karen” Robbins

Preschool children will find the Think Shapes! series’ colorful art irresistible as they lift the flaps and learn analytical thinking skills. Ten flaps are uniquely designed with shapes that reveal a hidden image underneath. Think! And then lift the flap to see. Teachers and parents can test children on colors, counting, size, differences, beginning reading, and comprehension. The series will increase language and math skills, along with developing small motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Kids will have hours of fun playing with this interactive book. Ages 0-6.

Think Triangles!: A Lift-the-Flap Counting, Color, and Shape Book Think Triangles! sparks the imaginations of parents and children as each flap opens to cleverly disguised triangles. Think sails, watermelon slices, and ice cream cones hidden in everyday things, prompting preschool children to begin to look for these shapes everywhere. Size: 6" x 6" • 10 color illustrations • 24 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5381-9 • board book • $12.99 AVAILABLE IN September

Think Circles!: A Lift-the-Flap Counting, Color, and Shape Book Think Circles! encourages parents and children to uncover everything from a beach ball and a traffic light to bubbles and paints. Counting from one to ten will delight preschool children as they discover hidden circular objects. Size: 6" x 6" • 10 color illustrations • 24 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5382-6 • board book • $12.99 AVAILABLE IN September

Think Squares!: A Lift-the-Flap Counting, Color, and Shape Book Think Squares! keeps parents and children guessing as they count from one doggie door to ten hopscotch squares. Beware of the bold and bright monsters hiding behind flap number nine! Size: 6" x 6" • 10 color illustrations • 24 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5383-3 • board book • $12.99 AVAILABLE IN September

early praise “Karen Robbins’ series of Think Shape! books will inspire young children to start thinking and learning at an early age. What a great series for cognition and physical hand-eye coordination! Bright, bold and colorful collage images express familiar child images. Kids will find lots of learning and fun. The Think Shapes! books are another clever concept by award-winning author and book designer, Karen Robbins.” – MaryAnn F Kohl, author, educator, publisher, and consultant, www.brightring.com Kids 23

Mr. Owliver: Magic at the Museum Carolyn Bracken • A whimsical introduction to famous artworks through the eyes of Mr. Owliver, a museum nightwatchman • What happens when Mr. Owliver makes a horrifying discovery at the Animaltown Art Museum? • Mr. Owliver has an unforgettable birthday involving Ms. Wren in Wrenoir’s The Loge

Mr. Owliver loves his job as nightwatchman for the Animaltown Art Museum, partly because he’s an owl and is up at night anyway, but mostly because he’s proud to protect such beautiful works of art. His friends think he must be lonely, but he has the company of all the subjects in the paintings. One in particular, the lovely Ms. Wren in Auguste Wrenoir’s The Loge, is his favorite. One night on his birthday he has a feeling things aren’t as they should be. That’s when he makes a startling discovery that begins a night full of surprises. This is definitely a birthday Mr. Owliver will never forget! This book is designed to introduce children to some famous masterpieces while entertaining the adult reader with visual puns. Carolyn Bracken’s work can be found in well over 300 publications from Mother Goose to licensed books such as Magic Schoolbus and Fancy Nancy. Mr. Owliver is the first book she has both written and illustrated. Size: 8" x 10" • 35 color illustrations • 40 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5427-4 • hard cover • $16.99 AVAILABLE IN November

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• Change the World • Mabel and the • Am I Big Enough?: Before Bedtime, Queen of Dreams, A Fun Little Book on Manners, 978-0-7643-4238-7, $16.99 978-0-7643-5137-2, 978-0-7643-5053-5, $16.99 $16.99 24 2017 new Releases

Gruel Snarl Draws a Wild Zugthing Jantzer Studios

• An imaginative kid’s world flips upside down when he draws a Wild Zugthing • Romp through a ripple in space with creatures sculpted from clay and 3-D printed objects • Harold and the Purple Crayon gone M. C. Escher

Zeeber garbble ding! Modeling-clay character Gruel Snarl is driving his mom zonkers! Just an ordinary kid with an extraordinary imagination, Gruel spends his days doing all kinds of things but always seems to find his way into mischief. Desperate to find something to keep Gruel out of trouble, his mom offers him paper and crayons. Find out what happens when his imagination takes an unexpected turn in this story as the main characters merge and jump right off the page. Ages 0-6. Jantzer Studios creates imaginative sculptures, sets, and props. Gruel Snarl Draws a Wild Zugthing is Jantzer Studio’s picture book debut. Size: 9" x 9"• 32 color images • 32 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5397-0 • hard cover • $16.99 AVAILABLE IN September

early praise “The play between 2-D and 3-D imagery and the plot twist all help to make Gruel Snarl a whole lot of fun!” – Matt Faulkner, award-winning author and illustrator

Zendoodle for Children Gitta Edelmann

• White mice Milli and Matti teach children to draw beautiful repeating patterns inspired by animals • Learn how to create designs with checkerboards, wheels, curlicues, feathers, baskets, spider webs, and more • Kids can draw patterns right in the book with a fine-tip felt pen

Children will love following along with a charming pair of white mice named Milli and Matti as they search for colorful patterns to wear to the Festival of the Animals. Along the way they meet many animals such as a zebra, bee, tiger, ladybug, and armadillo, packing the animals’ body patterns into their suitcase. The mice take turns drawing the patterns on each other and invite readers to draw along in the book with a felt-tip pen. This kind of repeat pattern-painting is called zendoodling and has a relaxing effect. Included are simple Zendoodle tips and 25 animal outlines for children to copy, enlarge, and fill in for hours of fun. Gitta Edelmann writes books for children and adults. She works as a supervisor in a public school, where she specializes in creative activities. She has loved to doodle since she was school age. Size: 7" x 10" • 80 color illustrations • 80 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5413-7 • soft cover • $12.99 AVAILABLE IN October

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• The Future Architect’s Tool Kit, 978-0-7643-5193-8, $29.99

• Just One Thing!, 978-0-7643-5162-4, $12.99

• Daylight Moonlight, 978-0-7643-4282-0, $16.99 Kids 25

I’m Going to Outer Space! Timothy Young

• A small boy, Luis, visualizes the wild-looking creatures he hopes to meet in outer space • Countless drawings of fantastical aliens will hold a child’s attention for hours • Kids will have fun picking out some of the aliens and robots that look familiar

It’s almost time for bed, but Luis is staring out the window at the starry sky. Any minute now, he’s expecting a space ship to pick him up and whisk him to outer space. While he waits, he imagines the strange creatures he’ll encounter. Will he find a robot friend? Will he get to fly though space with a rocket-pack? Will he meet . . . aliens? Get lost in outer space as you pore over pages filled with dozens and dozens of robots and aliens (some new and some that might be familiar). Join Luis to find out all the incredible things he expects to see and do on his daring journey to a distant planet. Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 17 color images • 32 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5385-7 • hard cover • $16.99 AVAILABLE IN September

other books you may enjoy!

• Do Not Open the Box, 978-0-7643-5043-6, $16.99

• The Angry Little Puffin, 978-0-7643-4805-1, $16.99

• I Hate Picture Books!, 978-0-7643-4387-2, $16.99

Creatures and Characters: Drawing Amazing Monsters, Aliens, and Other Weird Things! Timothy Young

• Teaches children how to draw creatively by sketching, rather than step by step • Tips and techniques for kids to create their own monsters, aliens, and other creatures • Learn from a pro who’s designed original creatures for television shows, commercials, toys, and books

A professional artist and animator shows kids how to unleash their imagination on the page. Using pencil or ink, learn how to draw all kinds of strange creatures, from classic monsters to mythical beasts and abominable aliens. With dozens of process drawings as examples, this children’s book illustrator demonstrates creative techniques such as doodles, sketches, and scribbles, and shows children not just how to draw, but how to be creative. Timothy Young has been an animator, puppet maker, toy designer, sculptor, art director, and graphic designer. He is the author/illustrator of picture books including the highly acclaimed I Hate Picture Books! and a middle readers’ book, Just One Thing! Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 23 color and b/w spreads • 48 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5403-8 • soft cover • $12.99 AVAILABLE IN October

other books you may enjoy!

• I Hate Picture Books!, 978-0-7643-4387-2, $16.99

• Shadows on My Wall, 978-0-7643-4224-0, $16.99

• The Angry Little Puffin, 978-0-7643-4805-1, $16.99 26 2017 new Releases

Sticks ‘n Stones ‘n Dinosaur Bones: Being a Whimsical “Take” on a (pre)Historical Event Ted Enik, Illustrated by G. F. Newland

• Spins an infamous feud between fossil hunters into a Dr. Seuss–inspired American tale • Playfully introduces kids to fossil-hunting and an actual historical event • Perfect for would-be dinosaur hunters, budding scientists, and kids who like history

The first book in the Unhinged History series is a ripping yarn—full of adventure and deceit—that brings to life the best-known public spat in all of paleontology: the bitter rivalry between Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh. This frenzy of discovery and one-upmanship—known today as the Bone Wars—was a gold rush–like scramble to find the most and “best” dinosaur fossils, thus bringing glory to their respective home-base universities. Lively and witty rhymes plus wonderfully demented illustrations reveal how the paleontologists’ infamous rivalry began, and how—despite making genuine and lasting contributions to the field—their mutual obsession with outdoing one another spun out of control. Author Ted Enik has worked as an illustrator for most of the well-known New York publishing houses, applying his versatility to both original art as well as classic and current children's book characters, including The Magic School Bus. G. F. Newland's doodles have made their way onto buttons, bags, posters, and T-shirts, and have been published by the likes of Scholastic, Hachette, and Pixel Mouse House. Size: 8" x 10" • 50 color illustrations • 48 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5394-9 • hard cover • $16.99 AVAILABLE IN September early praise “A hilarious romp of a hard-to-believe yet true tale, cleverly spun by Ted Enik and charmingly illustrated by G.F. Newland. A book to be enjoyed by dinosaur lovers of all ages!”

– Robin Preiss Glasser, illustrator of Fancy Nancy series “The writing is excellent. . . . Adults will find the saga just as fascinating as children…The book is a fun read for kids, adults, teachers, and their students. It also contains a good moral to discuss.” – Elizabeth Franklin, Portland Book Review Unraveling Rose Written by Brian Wray, Illustrated by Shiloh Penfield

• A cuddly stuffed rabbit named Rose helps families understand obsessive thoughts and behaviors in children • What happens when Rose can’t stop pulling on the loose thread under her arm • Shares a positive outcome for a complicated issue

Rose is a stuffed bunny who loves the little boy she lives with and all the fun they have together. They play in the park, paint pictures, and read stories. Everything is perfect, until she discovers a loose thread dangling from her arm. Rose tries to ignore the little string, but it is no use. No matter how hard she tries, Rose can’t stop pulling at it. Before long, the thread is all she can think about. Slowly, her arm unravels, its stuffing falls out, and Rose can no longer do the things she loves doing. Can Rose find a way to forget about the little loose thread? The story offers a great way for parents and teachers to talk to children about what happens when impulsive and obsessive thoughts get in the way of enjoying everyday life, and what to do about it. Brian Wray has been writing professionally since 2003. He has written for Walt Disney Studios and earned both television producing and writing credits. Inspired by the bottomless imagination of his daughters, Brian focuses on storytelling for children. Size: 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" • 23 color images • 32 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5393-2 • hard cover • $16.99 early praise AVAILABLE IN September “Although this beautifully written and delightfully illustrated book is written for children, this story helps us all realize that being perfect is not what really matters, and that we can learn to appreciate life with all its imperfections.”

– Linda Mayers, Ph.D., child psychologist “A delightful read that somehow manages to address important mental health issues in a warm, child-friendly manner. I expect Rose’s story will help inspire children in their journey to understand and overcome anxiety.” – Matthew Goldfine, Ph.D., clinical psychologist for children, adolescents, and young adults Kids 27

Bicycling Rules of the Road: The Adventures of Devin Van Dyke Kelly Pulley

• A humorous lesson in bicycle safety for children ages 4–8 • Brightly colored illustrations and lyrical text make bicycle safety fun • Devin Van Dyke learns the hard way about the rules of the road

This humorous and action-packed adventure story is a fun way for kids to learn basic bicycling safety rules. Ride along with Devin Van Dyke and find out what happens as he tries to follow his mother’s list of safety rules while meeting up with friends along the way. Chaos reigns when Devin forgets to follow rules such as one person per bike, wear a helmet, obey traffic signs, and use his eyes and ears to stay alert. Featuring lyrical text and brightly colored, full-page illustrations, this is a book parents and kids will not grow tired of reading out loud, night after night. Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 17 color images • 32 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5328-4 • hard cover • $16.99 AVAILABLE IN November

other books you may enjoy! early praise • The Honey Boat, 978-0-7643-3121-3, $14.99 “As cyclists it is our duty to ride as safely as possible and to obey the rules of the road. I never leave

• Do Not Open the Box, 978-0-7643-5043-6, $16.99 home without my helmet and I obey all traffic laws, because I know that my life is at stake. Kelly Pulley does a great job of capturing the essence of bicycle riding and the importance of being safe on the road.” • Dexter the Very Good Goat, 978-0-7643-5051-1, $14.99 – Guy East, professional track cyclist and founder of Hope Sports

The Cycling Wangdoos Kelly Pulley

• The wacky Cycling Wangdoos learn a hard lesson on the importance of working together • Delightful illustrations bring to life the thrills-and-spills tale of an unlikely Tibetan cycling team • Something insidious happens when the smallest Wangdoo sits down on the job

The Cycling Wangdoos is an imaginative, fun-to-read rhyming tale of a Tibetan racing team who ride on a six-seater bicycle with a wacky yak on back. They have a long record of winning races by working together, until the smallest Wangdoo begins to think he’s pulling more than his fair share of the weight. Find out what happens when his discontentment quickly spreads though the team and the Wangdoos’ race takes a dangerous turn. When the race is over, the riders are left with a hard-learned lesson—that teams work best when everyone does their part. Laugh-out-loud illustrations bring this delightful story to life. Ages 0-6. Kelly Pulley works from his Tennessee home writing and illustrating children’s picture books. Some of his titles are: Bicycling Rules of the Road, Good News of Great Joy, Food for a Fish, The Biggest and Toughest, David for Lunch, and Treasury of Bible Stories. Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 21 color images • 32 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5406-9 • hard cover • $16.99 AVAILABLE IN October other books you may enjoy! early praise • Change the World Before Bedtime, 978-0-7643-4238-7, “It’s been fun to read Cycling Wangdoos to my son and I hope that all junior cyclists can enjoy the book $16.99 as much as we do. It’s a great family book about enjoying the best sport in the world. • Mabel and the Queen of Dreams, 978-0-7643-5137-2, – Kristin Armstrong, professional cyclist and 3-time Olympic gold medalist $16.99

• Am I Big Enough?: A Fun Little Book on Manners, 978-0-7643-5053-5, $16.99 28 2017 new Releases

Wind and Oyster Jack Marcia G. Moore, Illustrations by Heather Crow

• A whimsical tale of friends learning to help each other • What must Oyster Jack do to coax Wind to help him sail his boat? • Fantastical yet authentic watercolor illustrations take readers to the world of wind, water, and fishermen

It’s late in the fall when Oyster Jack and his boat Dinah sail out to the Chesapeake Bay to harvest oysters. Their friend Wind helps them by blowing against Dinah’s sails. But Wind is cold and Oyster Jack won’t share his coat or blanket. When Wind hears of a nearby coat of frost and then a blanket of snow, she rushes off to look for them. Oyster Jack and Dinah can’t sail without her. He must find a way to keep Wind warm—and with him. Readers of all ages will be delighted by the clever word play and imaginative solution in this feel-good story about the importance of looking out for your friends. Ages 0-6. Marcia G. Moore is a former newspaper reporter, columnist, magazine editor, and a freelance writer. Heather Crow, illustrator of Mosey’s Field, is a painter, collage artist, and teacher on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 25 color images • 32 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5422-9 • hard cover • $14.99 AVAILABLE IN November

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• The Honey Boat, 978-0-7643-3121-3, $14.99

• Chadwick and the Garplegrungen, 978-0-87033-377-4, $8.95

• The Secret of Heron Creek, 978-0-87033-414-6, $7.95

Surfer Dude: The Legendary Stallion of Chincoteague Lois Szymanski, Illustrated by Linda Kantjas

• A legendary stallion leaves his mark on the wild Chincoteague pony herds of Assateague Island • Born with unique coloring and blue eyes, Surfer Dude had fans all over the US • A story of love and the circle of life

Destined for fame, Surfer Dude is known to anyone who looked for this colt when crossing the bridge to Assateague Island entering the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. The story of this beloved wild stallion, who cared for his herd of mares over a lifetime on Chincoteague Island, is beautifully illustrated in vivid detail, from his distinctive blue eye to his white star and stripe, silver mane and tail, and chocolatey chestnut coat. His passing at the ripe age of twenty-three in the spring of 2015 touched people from across the United States and beyond. But the spirit of his gentle nature and the way he loved his foals lives on. His spirit lingers in breezes that ruffle the island grasses and in the sunbeams that warm the island ponies, and is celebrated in this story of love and the circle of life. Lois Szymanski has authored over 25 books, many on the wild Chincoteague ponies. She lives in Westminster, Maryland, with her husband, Dan, and their Shetland sheepdog, Ryley. In 1995, her family purchased a foal at the Pony Penning auction. Size: 7" x 10" • 44 color and b/w images • 40 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5366-6 • hard cover • $14.99 AVAILABLE IN August other books you may enjoy!

• The True Story of Sea Feather, 978-0-7643-3609-6, $14.99

• Wild Colt, 978-0-7643-3975-2, $16.99

• Chincoteague Pony Identification Cards, 978-0-7643-4453-4, $19.99 Kids 29

Have You Heard?: A Child’s Introduction to the Ten Commandments Rabbi Jeffrey Glickman, Illustrated by Eric Krackow

• A young child’s book about the Ten Commandments • Makes important values understandable to children • An introduction to religious ethics that speaks to both child and parent

The Ten Commandments speak to every part of our lives and hold important values for children. Rabbi Jeffrey Glickman frames this traditional text in a way a small child can understand. Beautifully illustrated, this is a wonderful first book for parents who want to introduce their children to religious ethics. Translating the commandments from the original Hebrew, Rabbi Glickman teaches important life lessons: adultery is really about keeping promises; words are powerful, so use them carefully. Concepts including love, respect, and humility are tenderly presented. This treasure for young and old includes activities and discussion starters that parents and educators can use to teach children about each of God’s commandments. Children will enjoy finding a surprise on each page! Cozy up with your child, because this book will be read over and over. Rabbi Jeffrey Glickman leads Temple Beth Hillel of South Windsor, Connecticut, while serving as chaplain with the town’s police and fire departments. Jeffrey and his wife Mindy continue to be amazed by their children. Size: 9" × 9" • 10 color images • 32 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5395-6 • hard cover • $14.99 AVAILABLE IN September other books you may enjoy!

• The Legend of Papa Balloon, 978-0-7643-4410-7, $16.99

• The PSALM® Cards: And Messages from the Psalms, 978-0-7643-5191-4, $34.99

• Everyday MAGICK for Children of Earth-Based Spiritual Families, 978-0-7643-4017-8, $16.99

Rupert’s Tales: The Nature of Elements Kyrja, Illustrated by Lesli Pringle-Burke

• Rupert the rabbit learns about Nature’s elements through 4 engaging stories • Rupert explores classical elements—Air, Fire, Water, and Earth—and their connection to courage, acceptance, compassion, and helping others • Continues teaching children about the world through Pagan traditions

Rupert’s Tales continue with four new adventure stories in The Nature of Elements. Rupert the rabbit learns how courage, acceptance, compassion, and helping others are connected to the classical elements of Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. In “The Courage to Fly,” Grandmother Spinner teaches Rupert that knowledge is only the beginning of wisdom when she asks for his help with a bird who has fallen from the sky. Rupert discovers in “Some Like It Hot” that the Element of Fire is the realm of action and turning words into deeds. When Dylan the dolphin is stuck far from the sea in “The Mystery of Lessons,” Rupert receives a lesson in compassion when Grandmother Spinner asks for his help once more, and, finally, Rupert is rewarded for his assistance in “The Sounds of Earth” when he helps Erik the earthworm finally get some sleep. Includes 39 vibrant illustrations. For ages 5–8. Kyrja’s growing list of titles includes the Rupert’s Tales series, the Gatekeeper’s Choice series, and The Monster Got Mom. Lesli Pringle-Burke is an artist that enjoys bringing bright characters to life through her Magical Realism style of painting. Size: 9 1/8" x 8 1/8" • 39 color illustrations • 64 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5387-1 • hard cover • $16.99 other books you may enjoy! AVAILABLE IN September

• Rupert’s Tales: Rupert Helps Clean Up, 978-0-7643-4284-4, $19.99

• Rupert’s Tales: Learning Magick, 978-0-7643-4973-7, $16.99

• Rupert’s Tales: Making More Magick, 978-0-7643-5124-2, $16.99 30 2017 new Releases

Reptiles & Amphibians in Contemporary Art E. Ashley Rooney, Foreword by Kim Diment, Introduction by Carel P. Brest van Kempen

• Captures the spirit of reptiles in a range of media—paper, glass, fiber, gold, and much more • 20 contemporary artists from around the globe share works inspired by cold-blooded animals • Reptiles and amphibians surround us, making up more than 17,000 species

The reptiles and amphibians surrounding us are more than 17,000 species of fascinating and beautiful wildlife that many of us usually ignore. In this colorfully illustrated book, 20 artists have taken those cold-blooded animals as inspiration and transformed them into pieces of art that change the way we perceive our world. The unusual shapes, glittering colors, and perfectly adapted bodies of chameleons, turtles, snakes, frogs, and even dinosaurs offer us new ways to see and be inspired, in media ranging from fiber to glass and from paper to gold. Deeply committed to exhibiting works by established and emerging artists, E. Ashley Rooney, author of more than 50 books on contemporary art and architecture, believes that beauty is essential in our lives. Size: 9 1/8" × 8 1/8" • 157 color images • 112 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5444-1 • hard cover • $24.99 AVAILABLE IN December

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Contemporary Encaustic Art in the Inspired by Insects: Wildlife Art Twenty-First Century Bugs in Contemporary Art Cindy Ann Coldiron Anne Lee & E. Ashley Rooney E. Ashley Rooney 978-0-7643-4864-8 978-0-7643-5023-8 978-0-7643-5306-2 $39.99 $59.99 $29.99 art & design 31

Scott Fraser: Selected Works Timothy J. Standring, William H. Gerdts, Robert C. Jackson

• More than 200 thought-provoking paintings and drawings span 40 years in Fraser’s career • Full-color images appearing together with their companion drawings and close-up details demonstrate the artist’s approach • The art world describes Fraser’s work with adjectives like quirky, intense, humorous, personal, and surreal

Visually stunning, informative, and broad in scope, this comprehensive overview gathers the works of renowned still-life painter Scott Fraser. Beautiful full color images of his body of work are accompanied by companion drawings and detailed close-ups, demonstrating the artist’s approach to painting. A summary of his work, an interview with Fraser by artist Robert C. Jackson, and an extensive chronology of works allow the reader to explore the path of growth and development that took him from a landscape painter in the 1980s to the nationally renowned still-life painter that Fraser is today. His intense scrutiny of objects is revealed in full-page details of several important works. The over 200 drawings and paintings included here also reveal how Fraser’s passion for art history is a strongly recurring theme, often demonstrating itself in surprising ways. This book offers valuable insights for collectors, museums, students, academics, artists, and everyone interested in contemporary still life painting. Timothy J. Standring is the Gates Foundation Curator of Painting & Sculpture at the Denver Art Museum. He has curated over thirteen exhibitions at the museum and has published widely on subjects that include British watercolor sketching, Van Gogh’s drawings, and Degas’ monotypes. Size: 12" × 12" • 204 color & b/w images • 240 pp. other books you may enjoy! ISBN: 978-0-7643-5398-7 • hard cover • $75.00 AVAILABLE IN September • Behind the Easel: The Unique Voices of 20 Contemporary Representational Painters, 978-0-7643-4747-4, $60.00

• Painted Sky: 106 Artists of the Rocky Mountain West, 978-0-7643-4961-4, $50.00

• Robert C. Jackson Paintings, 978-0-7643-4068-0, $59.99

Frozen Lives: Karl and Anna Kuerner, Andrew Wyeth’s Iconic Couple LuLynne Streeter

• Paints an intimate portrait of Karl and Anna Kuerner, two of Andrew Wyeth’s most recognized models • Follows the Kuerners from war-ravaged Germany to America and a young genius named Andrew Wyeth • Their complicated impact on Wyeth involved bucolic farm life, laughter-filled childhoods, insanity, and complex family dynamics

To their children, Karl and Anna were “ordinary” people. To the rest of the world they were the extraordinary faces immortalized by Andrew Wyeth. Their story shows they were also far more complicated. Reflecting unprecedented access granted to the author by the Kuerner family, this compellingly readable book sheds light on the complex impacts the Kuerners had on Andrew Wyeth. Even as a young boy growing up in Pennsylvania’s rural Brandywine Valley, he was fascinated by his intriguing neighbors, and they would be a major source of Wyeth’s inspiration for more than seventy years. Karl Kuerner, hardened by poverty and his service in the German Army during World War I, faced demons of anger and frustration. Anna had her own battles, sometimes wandering the farm muttering to herself in German, between periods in the insane asylum. Included are family photos as well as color images of some of the major Wyeth paintings that the Kuerners and their farmscape inspired. LuLynne Streeter is an award-winning author, poet, and journalist. She has traveled extensively throughout the United States and Mexico and currently lives and writes in Galveston, Texas. Size: 5 1/2" × 8 1/2" • 27 color & b/w images • 128 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5415-1 • hard cover • $19.99 other books you may enjoy! AVAILABLE IN October

• 100 Artists of the Brandywine Valley, 978-0-7643-3674-4, $45.00

• The Watch at Peaked Hill: Outer Cape Cod Dune Shack Life, 1953–2003, 978-0-7643-4978-2, $34.99

• The Art of Peter Sculthorpe: Paintings Spanning Four Decades, 978-0-7643-4914-0, $50.00 32 2017 new Releases

Weapons of Mass Destruction: Specters of the Nuclear Age Martin Miller

• Narrative of nuclear weapon development in the Cold War with hi-res photographs of warheads and delivery systems • Covers the 70-year period after WWII, building of the nuclear weapon infrastructure, and history of the stockpile build-up • How and why the US created 70,000 nuclear weapons during the Cold War. See the stockpile in chilling detail

The Nuclear Age properly began with the discovery of the nucleus by Ernest Rutherford in 1911, but its impact on civilization began with the use of atomic bombs against Japan in WWII. The development of atomic bombs forever changed the world. From having a single bomb immediately after the Nagasaki attack, the United States would go on to build some 70,000 nuclear bombs over the course of the Cold War. The colossal brinkmanship with the Soviet Union threatened each country’s people. Why were so many bombs thought to be necessary? How did the infrastructure come about to enable the delicate business of building and deploying so many bombs? This book answers these questions and more; through high quality photographs, the full flowering of the warheads and delivery systems of the nuclear age are shown in chilling detail. Martin Miller has been taking serious high-resolution photographs since 1970. As a former research physicist, Miller brings a distinctive point of view to creating images of this quintessentially scientific subject. His photographic work has received numerous international awards. Size: 12" × 9" • 200 b/w photographs • 208 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5440-3 • hard cover • $45.00 AVAILABLE IN December other books you may enjoy!

• The Neutron’s Long Shadow: Legacies of Nuclear Explosives Production in the Manhattan Project, 978-0-7643-5237-9, $45.00

• Project Apollo: The Early Years, 1960–1967, 978-0-7643-5174-7, $19.99

• Lockheed C-130 and its Variants, 978-0-7643-5333-8, $29.99

Brooklyn’s Sweet Ruin: Relics and Stories of the Domino Sugar Refinery Paul Raphaelson

• Art photographs and history of the recently demolished Brooklyn Domino Sugar Refinery • Includes an essay on contemporary ruins, stories from Domino workers, and historical essays and pictures • The last photos made before its 2014 demolition

Brooklyn’s Domino Sugar Refinery, once the largest in the world, shut down in 2004 after a long struggle. Most New Yorkers know it only as an icon on the landscape, multiplied on T-shirts and skateboard graphics. Paul Raphaelson, known internationally for his formally intricate urban landscape photographs, was given access to every square foot of the refinery weeks before its demolition. Raphaelson spent weeks speaking with former Domino workers to hear first-hand the refinery’s more personal stories. He also assembled a world- class team of contributors: Pulitzer Prize–winning photography editor Stella Kramer, architectural historian Matthew Postal, and art director Christopher Truch. The result is a beautiful, complex, thrilling mashup of art, document, industrial history, and Brooklyn visual culture. Strap on your hard hat and headlamp, and wander inside for a closer look. Paul Raphaelson is an artist and writer living in Brooklyn, New York. His photographs have been collected and shown internationally. paulraphaelson.com Size: 12" × 9" • 138 color images • 128 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5412-0 • hard cover • $45.00 AVAILABLE IN October

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Eye See You: The Art of Oliver Hibert Angelo Madrigale & Oliver Hibert. Foreword by Wayne Coyne

• The first survey of neo-psychedelic artist Oliver Hibert • 200+ images of paintings, sculptures, product designs, and a reinterpretation of the Tarot deck • Features Hibert’s work for The Flaming Lips, Nike, Fender Guitars, Miley Cyrus, and Creature Skateboards

In this first survey of his career, you’ll find beloved, neo-psychedelic artist Oliver Hibert blending in as living art among examples of his fine art, illustration, and design, including his unique recreation of the Tarot deck. Building off of features in publications includingJuxtapoz , Hi-Fructose, and Beautiful Decay, this title breaks down Hibert’s quest for the “Superflat” using his favored medium of acrylic and addresses the question of what happens when an artist tackles commercial assignments. His body of work is connected through color and inspiration from the 1960s, an aesthetic that has attracted the likes of The Flaming Lips for whom Hibert has created posters, tour apparel, and album covers. With well over 200 images, Eye See You also shows just how prolific the artist is, covering his paintings, sculpture, and drawings, as well as his many projects for clients such as Nike, Fender Guitars, Miley Cyrus, and Creature Skateboards. This is a must-have and insightful work for collectors and fans of contemporary art. Angelo Madrigale lives and works in New York City. He and his wife Lisa were the former owners and directors of the Metropolis Gallery, named one of the world’s “Top 100 Galleries” by Juxtapoz magazine in 2010. This is his first book. Size: 8" × 10" • 283 color images • 160 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5443-4 • hard cover • $34.99 other books you may enjoy! AVAILABLE IN December

• Positive Creations: The Visionary Art of Chris Dyer, 978-0-7643-3913-4, $39.99

• Pinball Wizards & Backlight Destroyers: The Art of Dirty Donny Gillies, 978-0-7643-5178-5, $34.99

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Modern Masters: Contemporary Architecture from around the World Steve Huyton

• A celebration of some of the world’s finest contemporary houses • 72 phenomenal residences by A-list architects • The ultimate aspirational guide for connoisseurs of modern architecture

Seventy-two sensational properties showcase the talents of some of the world’s most innovative modernist architects. Many of the homes are built on challenging sites and reach levels of engineering sophistication that could only have been executed by the most creative design firms. Ranging geographically from Thailand to Turkey, New York to Norway, and Mexico to South Africa, these pristine homes are successful experiments in space, volume, and building materials. They also define luxury, affording their owners an unusually high level of comfort and aesthetic pleasure. Many of these stunning dwellings have never before appeared in print, and each includes a brief description of the location and how the architects solved the puzzle of client and site. Steve Huyton's avid interest in innovative architecture led him to establish the website Total Design Reviews. He has also written articles for high-profile international magazines. Size: 9" × 12" • 288 color images • 224 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5384-0 • hard cover • $50.00 AVAILABLE IN September

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• Luxury Designs for Living, 978-0-7643-5421-2, $60.00 34 2017 new Releases

Luxury Design for Living Steve Huyton • A roundup of some of the world’s most innovative and luxurious products • 144 exclusive objects encompassing homes, automobiles, furniture, and timepieces • The ultimate guide for connoisseurs of fine design

Luxury is defined in this stylish look at over 144 examples of ultra-high-end architecture, automobiles, timepieces, and lifestyle objects. Nearly 300 glossy images showcase the talents of some of the world’s most creative designers—some instantly recognizable, others up and coming. Stunning photos of highly engineered houses, sleek furniture, bespoke timepieces, and the fastest, coolest cars are accompanied by a synopsis of the concept and brand. These pristine objects exist in a rarefied realm, offering their owners the ultimate in comfort, performance, and aesthetic pleasure. Steve Huyton is an Australian writer specializing in art and design. He has written for international publications including Esquire, Luxurious Magazine, and Roche Elite. He publishes a website, www.totaldesignreviews.com. Size: 9" × 12" • 288 color images • 288 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5421-2 • hard cover • $60.00 AVAILABLE IN November

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Heavy Timber Structures: Creating Comfort in Public Spaces Anthony F. Zaya & Tim Diener

• Explores the physiological and aesthetic benefits of heavy timber construction in public spaces • Includes 35 case studies from health care facilities and houses of worship to zoos and museums • Over 450 color photos, plans, and diagrams demonstrate the artistry of building with heavy timbers, from solid timbers to glulams and peeled logs

In the triumvirate of dominant structural building materials—wood, metal, and masonry—each has its advantages, but none are as intertwined with the human spirit as wood. Thirty-five public buildings illustrate how heavy timber framing can address familiar programmatic issues such as structure, economics, aesthetics, and sustainability. Timber framing can also have a positive effect on human emotions and physiology. In addition to being warm to the touch, wood building interiors have been widely proven to reduce blood pressure and heart rate and to speed convalescence in health care facilities. More than 450 photos, plans, and diagrams show how framing from solid timbers to glulams and peeled logs are designed for durability and expressiveness. The finished projects aptly demonstrate what it means not only to shape buildings, but how they shape us. Rhode Island native Anthony Zaya is president and co-founder of Lancaster County Timber Frames. He holds a master’s degree in industrial arts. Tim Diener holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in sculpture from Tyler School of Arts of Temple University and a master’s degree in Japanese history from Cornell University. Size: 12" × 9" • 461 color and b/w photos • 176 pp. other books you may enjoy! ISBN: 978-0-7643-5420-5 • hard cover • $45.00 AVAILABLE IN November • Wood in Traditional Architecture, 978-0-7643-3581-5, $45.00

• Post & Beam Dreams, 978-0-7643-3793-2, $49.99

• Dream Houses on the Water, 978-0-7643-4959-1, $50.00 Antiques & Collectibles 35

Turquoise Mines, Minerals, and Wearable Art 2nd Edition Mark P. Block • Immersion into the story of turquoise from ancient times to the present • Covers over 50 mines worldwide and hundreds of examples of cut, polished, and set pieces • Turquoise amazes the senses with its breadth of colors, patterns, and designs

Explore the fascinating history and contemporary influence of turquoise as a gemstone of choice for collectors, artists, and jewelry wearers. Immerse yourself in its history from ancient times to the present, and the influence of Native American artists in making this gemstone an enduring part of popular culture in America. Illustrated with over 500 color images, this updated second edition includes nearly 150 photos never seen before. It shows turquoise from Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Nevada, plus Australia, China, and Iran, and the major localities in between. The gems appear in their natural state, cut, polished, and set into silver and gold jewelry. Extensive text details the gems’ values and the many mines that have relinquished turquoise over thousands of years. Mark P. Block is the proprietor of Mark Block Originals Fine Art, (blockglass.net) and a long-time collector of gems and minerals, particularly varieties of quartz, calcite, fluorite, and turquoise. Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • 553 color and b/w images • 176 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5364-2 • soft cover • $29.99 AVAILABLE IN August

Collector’s Guide to Silicates: Di- and Ring Silicates Robert J. Lauf

• Comprehensive treatment of di- and ring silicate minerals—their chemistry, structure, classification, properties, and occurrences • Detailed entries for accepted species, color photos, and structure diagrams • Includes many familiar colored gems and faceted stones shown in brilliant color

This book explains the structural relationships among di- and ring silicate minerals, known for their hardness and brilliant colors, and the geological conditions that create the beautiful crystals prized by collectors. The minerals are arranged systematically to emphasize how they fit into structural groups, and generously illustrated with nearly 600 structure diagrams, color photos, and drawings. An extensive bibliography includes a broad range of easily accessible references ranging from the foundational literature and original species descriptions to reports on current scientific research. Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • 581 color images • 272 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5436-6 • hard cover • $45.00 AVAILABLE IN December

The Unofficial Guide to Vintage Transformers: 1980s Through 1990s J. E. Alvarez

• Hundreds of toys in and out of packaging, rarely seen variants, international releases, and tons of licensed merchandise • A great introduction to one of the largest action figure brands ever • Japanese and other international variations are also shown, culminating with the Beast Wars toy line

For many years, the Transformers have been a staple of pop culture. As new and old collectors seek to enhance their knowledge of this toy line, this book provides a wide view of the Transformers action figures from their earliest incarnations, their journey through the 1980s, and culminating with the Beast Wars in the 1990s. Extremely well researched, this guide provides information on the development of the figures while explaining their key features, along with showcasing many figure variations. Featuring images of figures both in and out of package, yearly product listings for easy reference, and pricing examples for many key items, this book is a great tool for reintroducing yourself or getting familiar with these toys from the past. J.E. Alvarez is a human being who occasionally has “feelings.” In the almost twenty years since completing the first edition of this book, Alvarez pursued a career in the toy and entertainment industry. Semi-retired, he now spends most of his time at home raising his two children. Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • 811 color and b/w images • 176 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5441-0 • soft cover • $29.99 AVAILABLE IN December 36 2017 new Releases

How to Create Encaustic Art: A Guide to Painting with Wax Birgit Hüttemann-Holz

• The how-to book for anyone interested in painting encaustic works of art • Over 175 photos capture encaustic art’s beauty, and detail everything from basics to special techniques • Encaustic art’s allure is the depth effect of the transparent layers; new lighting means new effects!

Internationally successful encaustic artist Birgit Hüttemann-Holz walks you through the ancient art of hot-wax painting. Learn the basics, step by step—materials and supplies, encaustic mediums and coloring agents, and surfaces like canvas or textured substrates. Following her guidance, discover how to apply hot liquid wax and fuse it using tools like a hot air gun or propane torch to achieve the various effects. Included are detailed photos that present the entire spectrum of encaustic: smooth and textured surfaces, scraping and relief imprinting techniques, accretion, working with palette knives and collages, and even special techniques like accents with metal leaf or organic materials. Find inspiration from a gallery section of art by eleven top encaustic artists. Whether you are just beginning or are looking for easy-to-follow instructions to enhance your work, this indispensable guide shows the myriad possibilities for artistic design with encaustic art. Birgit Hüttemann-Holz discovered the ancient technique of encaustic after painting for years. Today, after training in encaustic methods, she exhibits regularly in galleries in Europe and the US. She has won numerous national and international accolades, gives lectures, and runs workshops on the art of encaustic. She lives and works in Detroit. Size: 8 1/2" × 9 7/8" • 177 color images • 128 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5416-8 • soft cover • $29.99 AVAILABLE IN October

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Encaustic Art in the Pigments of Your Imagination: Fire and Light: A Method of Paint- Twenty-First Century Creating with Alcohol Inks ing for Artists Who Love Color Anne Lee & E. Ashley Rooney Cathy Taylor Julie Hanson 978-0-7643-5023-8 978-0-7643-5133-4 978-0-7643-5217-1 $59.99 $29.99 $24.99 CRAFT 37

Paracord Knife Handle Wraps: The Complete Guide, from Tactical to Asian Styles Jan Dox

• Add the benefits of paracord handle wraps to your handmade or manufactured knives • Teaches the basic techniques and 16 handle wrap approaches and styles, from simple to complex • Though cost and tools are minimal, a paracord wrap can make the difference in an emergency

Paracord handle wraps are popular with respect to survival knives and tactical knives. They rest comfortably in your hand, they’re slip-proof, and they’re impervious to moisture and temperature fluctuations. In an emergency, the wrap can often be undone and then you have a practical rope at hand. This clear, straightforward guide teaches everything you need to know, including selecting the paracord itself and weaving the correct wrap styles for underlays, tactical uses, skeleton handles, and more. Over 16 styles and approaches are covered, from basic handle wraps to standard military or looped wraps, to paradox wraps, all the way up to artistic Japanese tsukamaki handle wraps. The techniques are explained step by step, including detailed photos. The costs for making your wraps, in materials and tools, are minimal, and you can equip both your handmade knives and your manufactured knives with paracord handle wraps. Jan Dox is a Belgian knifemaker and former parachutist. He has occupied himself with handle wraps in Japanese and tactical style since 1986 and is now seen as one of the leading experts in this area in Europe. Size: 6" × 9" • 564 color images • 160 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5425-0 • spiral bound • $24.99 AVAILABLE IN November other books you may enjoy!

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Gourd Lights: How to Make 9 Beautiful Lamp and Lantern Projects Susan Nonn

• Step by step, construct beautiful, unusual lamps to enhance any room • An inspiring idea gallery shows works of art by today’s gourd “light” artists • A concise glossary of lighting components makes your Internet research and your electrical wiring easier

Written for anyone wanting to build a beautiful, one-of-a-kind gourd lamp, these 9 step-by-step projects include lamps with bases, gourd lamp shades, and wall sconces. Also included is an inspiring gallery of the creative lamps that gourd “light” artists around the world are creating today. A concise glossary of lighting components makes your Internet research for the parts you need, and your electrical wiring process, easier, and the book offers a resource list of where to find the supplies needed for all the projects. Although the projects use gourds for the lamp base or shade, other craft materials could easily be substituted—making this a resource of creative inspiration for making and repairing all kinds of decorative lighting projects. Susan (Suzi) Nonn has been interested in natural crafts all her life. For the last sixteen years she has concentrated on gourds. She teaches workshops all over the United States. She is the coordinator for the Gourd Gathering at Cherokee. She is the author of Cut-out Gourd Techniques, a book written to help gourd artists to improve their skills with the mini-saw. Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • 202 color images • 80 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5429-8 • soft cover • $19.99 AVAILABLE IN November other books you may enjoy!

• Creating Wall Pockets: 10 Gourd Projects to Paint and Hang, 978-0-7643-5020-7, $16.99

• Wax on Gourds: Decorative Techniques for Transforming Gourds & Rims, 978-0-7643-5225-6, $19.99

• Cut-out Gourd Techniques, 978-0-7643-4296-7, $19.99 38 2017 new Releases

Artistry in Fiber Series

Artistry in Fiber, Vol. 3: Wearable Art Anne Lee, E. Ashley Rooney, Forewords by Susan Taber Avila & Margery Goldberg

• The work of 49 artists who pioneer new ways of using fiber to decorate our bodies • Creative use of a multitude of materials, including lace, horse feedbags, Velcro, and fishing line • Comments from each artist provide insights about how the body breathes life into the artworks

Wearable fiber art, whether in garment or jewelry form, is unique in that the human body breathes life, shape, and movement into the pieces. Be it a felted brooch or a dress made of book pages, wearable fiber art can provide personal expression unavailable from the world of mass production. In this volume of the acclaimed three-book series, comments from the makers, who discuss creating pieces that the wearer influences, are accompanied by more than 300 photos. Susan Taber Avila offers insights to what wearable art means and how fibers play into that combination, and Margery Goldberg discusses the term in relation to jewelry. The hundreds of creations here, bridging art, design, craft, and fashion, show how fiber art that relates to the human body is in a class of its own. As research director at Vose Galleries, Anne Lee wrote and designed numerous exhibit catalogs. E. Ashley Rooney is the author of over fifty books on contemporary art. Size: 9 1/8" × 8 1/8" • 329 color images • 208 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5399-4 • hard cover • $34.99 AVAILABLE IN September

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• Artistry in Fiber, Vol. 1: Wall Art, 978-0-7643-5304-8, $34.99

• Artistry in Fiber, Vol. 2: Sculpture, 978-0-7643-5342-0, $34.99

• Weaving Innovations from the Bateman Collection, 978-0-7643-4991-1, $34.99 CRAFT 39 also in this series: Artistry in Fiber, Vol. 1: Wall Art Anne Lee, E. Ashley Rooney, Foreword by Marcia Young, Introduction by Meredith Re’ Grimsley

• Work of 100 artists who vigorously push the boundaries with techniques, processes, and materials • Highlights the use of a multitude of textile materials, from horsehair to high-tech polymers • Personal comments from each artist allow for deeper insights about why the works succeed

Connecting us to the wide variety of contemporary fiber art in wall-mounted format, this resource combines more than 600 photos with personal comments from 100 of today’s established and emerging artists. In conjunction with the other two books in this acclaimed series, it invites readers to re-examine fiber art through a multifaceted contemporary lens. The creators here are pushing the boundaries of what wall-mounted fiber art is, using fibers of paper, metal, fiberglass, milkweed seeds, or high-tech polymers. Bhakti Ziek’s computerized loom work and Sue Benner’s textile-collage quilts are but a few of the examples of how artists expertly combine different fiber techniques in a single piece, go beyond the technical processes, and cross-pollinate mediums.

Size: 9 1/8" × 8 1/8" • 601 color images • 224 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5304-8 • hard cover • $34.99 AVAILABLE IN july

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• Contemporary International Tapestry, 978-0-7643-4869-3, $29.99

• Studio Craft as Career: A Guide to Achieving Excellence in Art-Making, 978-0-7643-5252-2, $29.99

• Weave Leno: In-Depth Instructions for All Levels, with 7 Projects, 978-0-7643-5101-3, $24.99

Artistry in Fiber, Vol. 2: Sculpture Anne Lee, E. Ashley Rooney, Foreword by Lois Russell, Introduction by Adrienne Sloane

• Work of 78 artists who add unusual dimensionality with knitting, coiling, knotting, and more • Artists’ motivations and processes behind their stunning uses of fibers, from milkweed seeds to newsprint • Invites readers to re-examine fiber art through a multifaceted contemporary lens

Nearly 500 photos of artwork with personal insights from 78 of today’s most noteworthy artists show the tremendously broad range of possibilities that working in three dimensions can offer. In conjunction with the other two books in this acclaimed series, it invites readers to re-examine fiber art through a multifaceted contemporary lens. Both established artists and emerging artists whose work is attracting notice are gathered here. Carol Milne’s knitted glass and Peter Gentenaar’s technique of vacuum forming and air-drying paper fibers are but a few examples of artists using new materials with traditional methods.

Size: 9 1/8" × 8 1/8" • 478 color images • 224 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5342-0 • hard cover • $34.99 AVAILABLE IN July other books you may enjoy!

• What If Textiles: The Art of Gerhardt Knodel, 978-0-7643-4994-2, $45.00 Early Praise “An approachable and humanizing experience with fiber art.” • Hex Weave & Mad Weave: An Introduction to Triaxial Weaving, 978-0-7643-4465-7, $24.99 – from the Foreword by Marcia Young, editor in chief, Fiber Art Now

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Navajo Weavings with Ceremonial Themes: A Historical Overview of a Secular Art Form Rebecca M. Valette & Jean-Paul Valette • The first comprehensive, research-based history of Navajo weavings with ceremonial themes: Yei, Yeibichai, and sandpainting textiles • Covers the genre from 1900 to today, featuring 500 photos, many of weavings never before published • These rare weavings have been the most sought after by collectors—and the least studied by scholars

This is the first comprehensive, research-based history of Navajo weavings with imagery inspired by tribal sacred practices. These Yei, Yeibichai, and sandpainting textiles have been the most sought after by collectors and the least studied by scholars. In spite of their iconography, they never served a ceremonial function. They were created by Navajo women at the instigation of Anglo traders, for sale to wealthy collectors willing to pay premium prices for their perceived spiritual symbolism. This book describes the historical and artistic development of the genre from its controversial emergence around 1900, to the 1920-1940 period of intense creativity, and concluding with the contemporary search for innovative patterns. Never-before-published weavings, detailed annotations, and an extensive bibliography make this an invaluable reference for scholars and collectors, and a fascinating exploration for all who are interested in the Southwest and its native cultures. Over the past forty years, Rebecca Valette and Jean-Paul Valette have done extensive research on Navajo weavings with ceremonial imagery, have curated exhibits, and have published studies on their historical development. Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 536 color & b/w maps and images • 448 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5374-1 • hard cover • $75.00 AVAILABLE IN August

Sling Braiding Traditions and Techniques: From Peru, Bolivia, and Around the World Rodrick Owen & Terry Newhouse Flynn • The fascinating story of this prehistoric weapon and herding tool, plus detailed instructions for making one • Includes a 32-slot braiding card, ready for creating Andean-style braided slings • Great new ideas to help textile artists, including makers of kumihimo braids, jewelry, and tassels

This comprehensive, full-color guide features dozens of images of slings from various cultures, both ancient and contemporary. Slings had great significance in many cultures, particularly in the Andes, and were often used as both prehistoric weapons and herding tools. The book shows novice and experienced braiders how to make 50 designs, from 8 to 32 strands, on a braiding card or with a braiding stand and bobbins. Learn step by step how to make an authentic Andean-style sling with braided cords and a tapestry-woven cradle. A range of techniques useful for beginning, ending, and embellishing slings are included, and can enhance a wide variety of other items, like jewelry, garments, and accessories. This book is a key resource for historians, anthropologists, textile artists, weapons experts, and others to learn the practical skills for understanding sling braids’ structure. Includes braiding card and plans to make core stand. Rodrick Owen’s passion for studying the mysteries of Andean braids has influenced his creative work and writing. He is the author of two other books on Andean and Japanese braiding and the coauthor, with textile artist and art educator Terry Newhouse Flynn, of Andean Sling Braids: New Techniques for Textile Artists. Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 457 color photos, charts/drawings, and weaving diagrams • 176 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5430-4 • hard cover • $39.99 AVAILABLE IN November

Fly Me to the Moon: An Art Quilt Journey Susanne Miller Jones • Celebrates Apollo missions, astronauts, and all things lunar through “out of this world” art quilts • A collection of 179 mixed media fiber art pieces created by artists from 8 countries • Find out what an astronaut had to say about having quilts in space!

When the Apollo astronauts went to the moon, the whole world watched. When the Fly Me to the Moon art quilt challenge went out, it went global. This book showcases the curated results of that call for entries: 179 art quilts by over 130 artists from 8 countries, expressing their interpretation of the space program and all things lunar. Walk down memory lane or discover the story of the missions for the first, but most importantly, enjoy a trip to the moon and beyond without the time and rigors of space training. As you travel into space, meet the astronauts, hum the tunes, and listen to the artists tell you about their pieces. Find endless inspiration and discover what the moon is really made of: cotton, thread, crystals, paint, ink, tulle, and crocheted lace. Susanne Miller Jones began quilting after retiring from teaching. She has a second multi-faceted career as fiber artist, curator, and author. Susanne and her husband, Todd, live in Potomac Falls, Virginia, near their two children, and enjoy traveling. Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 195 color and b/w images • 208 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5400-7 • hard cover • $34.99 AVAILABLE IN September CRAFT 41

Rooted, Revived, Reinvented: Basketry in America Kristin Schwain, Josephine Stealey

• A cultural history of American basketry, from its utilitarian origins to the fine art world • Ten contributing authors examine historical, cultural, and aesthetic trends in American basketry • Nearly 250 images present a history and expansive survey of the contemporary scene

This book unfolds a history of American basketry, from its origins in Native American, immigrant, and slave communities to its contemporary presence in the fine art world. Ten contributing authors from different areas of expertise, plus over 250 photos, insightfully show how baskets convey meaning through the artists’ selection of materials; the techniques they use; and the colors, designs, patterns, and textures they employ. Accompanying a museum exhibition of the same name, the book illustrates how the processes of industrialization changed the audiences, materials, and uses for basketry. It also surveys the visual landscape of basketry today; while some contemporary artists seek to maintain and revive traditions practiced for centuries, others combine age-old techniques with nontraditional materials to generate cultural commentary. This comprehensive treasury will be of vital interest to artists, collectors, curators, and historians of American basketry, textiles, and sculpture. Kristin Schwain is associate professor of American Art, History, and Culture at the University of Missouri. Josephine Stealey is a nationally recognized artist, curator, and professor of Art at the University of Missouri. Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • 248 color & b/w images • 208 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5373-4 • hard cover • $39.99 AVAILABLE IN August other books you may enjoy!

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Swept Away: The Vanishing Art of Broom Making Karen Hobbs

• The story of broomcorn and broom art in the US and a do-it-yourself section • History of broomcorn cultivation, gallery of broom art, and—step by step—how to create brooms • Complete with broom lore and a broom-themed dessert recipe

Since Ben Franklin brought broomcorn to America from Egypt in 1790, the humble kitchen broom has been an integral part of our daily lives. Discover the rich and colorful history of the American broomcorn industry, learn how broomcorn is grown, harvested, and dyed, and, following easy step-by-step instructions with photographs and illustrations, make your own broom using one of the seven different broom patterns provided, including Kitchen, Hearth, Cobweb, Turkey Wing Whisk, and Angel Whisk brooms. More than 150 masterpieces by America’s most talented artistic broom makers appear in the gallery section and feature a surprisingly diverse and colorful array of handles and stalks. Entertain yourself with broom lore and superstitions, discover proper care methods to get the most out of your broom, quickly learn all the broom terms you need in the glossary, and also find a recipe for Broomstick Cake! Karen Hobbs teaches broom making, gourding, and basketry at conventions and retreats around the US. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Cisco, and their rescue dogs, Layla and Ivy. Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • 329 color & b/w images • 112 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5445-8 • soft cover • $24.99 AVAILABLE IN December other books you may enjoy!

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• Heritage Crochet in a New Light: Enriching Your “Makes you feel like you want to start making a broom Designs with Heirloom Lace Techniques, or two right away . . . . Sweeping floors and cobwebs may 978-0-7643-5347-5, $16.99 actually become a happy task with your own beautiful • Earth Basketry 2nd Edition: Weaving Containers handmade brooms.” with Nature’s Materials, 978-0-7643-5343-7, $16.99 —Flo Hoppe, author of Wicker Basketry 42 2017 new Releases

Narrative Jewelry: Tales from the Toolbox Mark Fenn, Foreword by Jack Cunningham, PhD

• Showcases the best of narrative jewelry by 241 makers from around the world • Includes makers ranging from newly graduated students to the luminaries of the jewelry world • Love, life, death, and a “Sexually Promiscuous Marsupial”...narrative jewelry offers it all

Featuring 450 full-color photos and 241 of the world’s foremost narrative jewelry makers, this book showcases the best of what today’s makers, ranging from newly graduated students to the luminaries of the jewelry world, have to offer us: jewelry that’s designed to evoke a range of thoughts and feelings. Do you have a piece of jewelry that offers a story? What story does the jewelry we own or desire tell? Why are you attracted to some pieces, but repelled by others? The answers unfold in this contemporary compendium, also featuring a foreword by jewelry professor and expert Jack Cunningham, PhD, and text by artists Jo Pond and Dauvit Alexander (The Justified Sinner). The makers and images selected for this book are a broad representation of the genre of narrative jewelry, and offer a fascinating look for anyone who wears, collects, or has an interest in jewelry or design. Mark Fenn is a maker and curator of narrative jewelry. He has been making for over thirty years and holds a degree in silversmithing and jewelry design from the University of the Creative Arts UK. Size: 9" × 12" • 450 color images • 304 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5414-4 • hard cover • $60.00 AVAILABLE IN October

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Art Jewelry Today 4 Art Jewelry Today: Europe Fresh Floral Jewelry: Creating Sandra Korinchak Catherine Mallette Wearable Art with Wendy 978-0-7643-5024-5 978-0-7643-4678-1 Andrade $50.00 $50.00 Wendy Andrade 978-0-7643-4411-4 $29.99 MILITARY 43

This season, we’re excited to announce our new Legends of Warfare series, which features concise histories of aviation, naval, and ground forces. Each book explores one of the world’s most important and historic aircraft, ships, armor, and weaponry from WWI to the present along with photos and text detailing its history from the design and construction to operational use. Look for this logo to identify great titles from this series!

Douglas TBD Devastator: America’s First World War II Torpedo Bomber David Doyle

• Photographic history of the design, development, and combat deployment of the Douglas TBD Devastator • The first US Navy torpedo bomber to see combat in WWII • Profusely illustrated with scarce archival photographs from diverse collections, including previously unpublished images

The Douglas Devastator was the US Navy’s first all-metal combat aircraft, the Navy’s first airplane with a fully enclosed cockpit, the first aircraft to have hydraulically folding wings, and the first US Navy torpedo bomber to see combat. Although facing staggering losses in the early stages of the war in the Pacific, the brave men flying the Devastator from the decks of such famed ships as Enterprise, Hornet, Yorktown, and Lexington held the line against the enemy. 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. This clarity, and the large size of many of the photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, puts the reader in the skies with this historic aircraft. Size: 9" × 9" • 196 color and b/w photos • 112 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5419-9 • hard cover • $19.99 AVAILABLE IN November Curtiss P-40 Warhawk: The Famous Flying Tigers Fighter David Doyle

• Fighter aircraft used by the famed “Flying Tigers” in the WWII China-Burma-India theater • Photographic history of the design, development, and combat deployment of the Curtiss P-40 fighter • Profusely illustrated with scarce archival photographs from diverse collections, including previously unpublished images

The Curtiss P-40 had a production run of 13,738 aircraft, making it the third most produced US fighter of WWII. Famous as the “shark-mouthed” aircraft of the legendary American Volunteer Group—“Flying Tigers”—the P-40 was first flown in 1938, and was used by the United States and many of its Allies throughout the war. This volume tells the story of this iconic aircraft—from design and construction to combat use to detailed images of existing examples— through carefully researched photos, some of which have never before been published, and which are reproduced in remarkable clarity. These stunning photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, put the reader in the skies with this historic aircraft. Size: 9" × 9" • 137 color and b/w photos • 112 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5432-8 • hard cover • $19.99 AVAILABLE IN December Grumman F4F Wildcat: Early WWII Fighter of the US Navy David Doyle

• Design, development, and deployment of the Wildcat, America’s naval fighter during the early days of WWII • The mount of some of the nation’s most distinguished aces, including Butch O’Hare and Joe Foss • Scarce archival photographs of the US Navy’s iconic front-line fighter throughout WWII

The F4F and FM Wildcat aircraft was the US Navy’s front-line fighter in the early days of WWII. This iconic aircraft was designed and produced by Grumman, as well as the newly-formed Eastern Aircraft Division of General Motors. As larger and more powerful fighters joined the fleet in the later stages of the war, the Wildcat remained in the fray, flying from the decks of escort carriers, which were too small to permit the operation of the later aircraft. The Wildcat was remarkable not only because it served through the duration of the war, but also because it was the mount of some of the nation’s most distinguished aces, including Butch O’Hare and Joe Foss. Author of over 100 books, David Doyle was presented the Bart Vanderveen Award, recognizing, “… the individual who has contributed the most to the historic preservation of military vehicles worldwide” in 2015 by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. Size: 9" × 9" • 242 color and b/w photos • 112 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5433-5 • hard cover • $19.99 AVAILABLE IN December 44 2017 new Releases

Legacy Hornets: Boeing’s F/A-18 A-D Hornets of the USN and USMC Brad Elward

• Concise history of USN and USMC’s most versatile jet strike fighter from its origins to today’s fleet use • Historical perspective walks readers through its various model upgrades • Features high-quality images that capture the F/A-18 A-D throughout its Navy and Marine Corps service

This book is a concise, illustrated history of the US Navy and Marine Corps’ most versatile jet strike fighter, the Boeing F/A-18 A-D Legacy Hornet. Presenting a historical perspective of the Legacy Hornet from its origins through today’s use in the fleet, this edition explores the aircraft’s various model upgrades and variants. The F/A-18 began as a less expensive complement to the Grumman F-14 Tomcat and Grumman A-6 Intruder, and was a replacement for the McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II and LTV A-7 Corsair II. The Hornet evolved into a capable multi-mission strike fighter, performing fighter, suppression of enemy air defense, and light attack missions. This volume features a number of high-quality images that highlight the aircraft throughout its Navy and Marine Corps career. Brad Elward focuses his writing on the F/A-18 Hornet family, including the F/A-18 Legacy Hornet, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, and EA-18G Growler, and has authored eleven books, and over forty magazine articles. He lives in Illinois. Size: 9" × 9" • 133 color photos • 112 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5434-2 • hard cover • $19.99 AVAILABLE IN December other books you may enjoy!

• War Hawgs: A-10s of the USAF, 978-0-7643-2586-1, $49.95

• Lockheed F-117 Night Hawks: A Stealth Fighter Roll Call, 978-0-7643-3242-5, $49.99

• Debrief: A Complete History of U.S. Aerial Engagements - 1981 to the Present, 978-0-7643-2785-8, $49.95

Bell 47/H-13 Sioux Helicopter: Military and Civilian Use, 1946 to the Present Wayne Mutza

• Detailed, illustrated look at the evolution of Bell’s Model 47 helicopter • From firefighting to armed recon in Vietnam, Bell’s Model 47 had no equal in its variety of roles • Most famous as heading the opening credits of the popular M.A.S.H. television series

Famously pictured in the opening credits of the popular television series M.A.S.H., Bell’s Model 47 helicopter was the first helicopter certified for civilian use in March 1946, and went on to serve a wide variety of military and civilian applications. With its signature bubble canopy, the Model 47, and particularly its H-13 Sioux military variant, served in both Korea and Vietnam. It became a stalwart in civilian aviation with a variety of uses: agricultural aerial sprayer, aerial firefighting, police work, aerial oil exploration, medevac, news coverage, and mail service. More than 5,600 Model 47s were built, many under license in Japan, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The type retains its popularity in the civilian market to this day. Aviation enthusiast and historian Wayne Mutza has published nearly thirty books and numerous articles, and has served as public speaker, literary instructor, and documentary film consultant. Size: 9" × 9" • 205 color and b/w photos • 112 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5376-5 • hard cover • $19.99 AVAILABLE IN September

other books you may enjoy!

• Green Hornets: The History of the U.S. Air Force 20th Special Operations Squadron, 978-0-7643-2779-7, $49.95

• Sikorsky HH-52A: An Illustrated History, 978-0-7643-1782-8, $35.00

• Loach!: The Story of the H-6/Model 500 Helicopter, 978-0-7643-2343-0, $29.95 MILITARY 45

USS Iowa (BB-61): The Story of “The Big Stick" from 1940 to the Present David Doyle

• Chronicles the construction, launch, commissioning, and operations of the USS Iowa from 1940 to today • Illustrated with scarce archival photographs from diverse collections, including previously unpublished images • Includes coverage of Iowa’s current use as a museum ship in Los Angeles, California

The USSIowa (BB-61) was the lead ship in the United States Navy’s last, and most battle-worthy, battleship class, which also included theNew Jersey, Wisconsin, and Missouri. This volume explores Iowa’s design, construction, launching, and commissioning, as well as its extensive wartime activities in both World War II and Korea. Also covered are its post-Korea years in the reserve “mothball fleet,” recommissioning in 1984, and coverage of the tragic 1989 turret explosion that killed forty-seven sailors. The carefully researched photos, many of which have never before been published, are reproduced in remarkable clarity, and coupled with descriptive and informative captions, this book puts the reader on the deck of this historic warship throughout her history. Author of over 100 books, David Doyle was presented the Bart Vanderveen Award, recognizing, “… the individual who has contributed the most to the historic preservation of military vehicles worldwide” in 2015 by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. Size: 9" × 9" • 277 color and b/w photos • 128 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5417-5 • hard cover • $19.99 AVAILABLE IN November

also in this series: USS Yorktown (CV-5): From Design and Construction to the Battles of Coral Sea and Midway David Doyle

• Concise history of the design, development, and deployment • Chronicles the operations of the Yorktown in WWII until her loss at Midway • Illustrated with scarce archival photographs from diverse collections, including previously unpublished images

USS Yorktown (CV-5) was the US Navy’s first battle-worthy, purpose-built aircraft carrier. Her crew, already accustomed to wartime conditions by maintaining Neutrality Patrols during 1941 in the Atlantic, quickly adapted to the Pacific Theater, having been dispatched there immediately after Pearl Harbor. First at Coral Sea, then at Midway,Yorktown’s flyers blunted the sword of Japanese aggression. The men flying from her decks were instrumental in turning the tide of WWII in the Pacific. This volume explores Yorktown’s construction, prewar, and wartime activities through carefully researched photos, many of which have never before been published, which are reproduced in remarkable clarity. This clarity, and the large size of many of the photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, puts the reader on the deck of this historic warship throughout her history. Size: 9" × 9" • 180 b/w photos • 112 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5288-1 • hard cover • $19.99 AVAILABLE Now 46 2017 new Releases

M40 Gun Motor Carriage: and M43 Howitzer Motor Carriage in WWII and Korea David Doyle

• Concise, illustrated history of the design, development, and deployment • The United States’ premier self-propelled artillery piece of WWII and Korea • Profusely illustrated with archival photographs along with a detailed record of existing examples

The M40 Gun Motor Carriage and M43 Howitzer Motor Carriage are featured in over 200 photographs, providing a detailed study of the conception, development, testing, and combat use of these key vehicles. As the US entered WWII, the nation lacked heavy self-propelled artillery, instead relying heavily on towed artillery, much of it WWI-surplus. Only 100 examples of the nation’s first heavy self-propelled gun, the M12, were built. Finding favor once deployed, attention was turned to developing an improved model. Initially designated the T83, and later as the M40, the new 155mm Gun Motor Carriage was first fielded in the closing months of WWII. Already scheduled for mass production, the M40, and its companion 8-inch howitzer-armed M43, continued to see extensive use during the Korean War, providing crucial support to infantry and armor formations. Historic period images, as well as meticulously photographed surviving examples, provide a detailed look at this important piece of US military hardware. Author of over 100 books, David Doyle was presented the Bart Vanderveen Award, recognizing, “… the individual who has contributed the most to the historic preservation of military vehicles worldwide” in 2015 by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. Size: 9" × 9" • 209 color and b/w photos • 112 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5402-1 • hard cover • $19.99 AVAILABLE IN October

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Panzerkampfwagen Iv: The Backbone of Germany’s WWII Tank Forces David Doyle

• A photographic history of the design, development, and deployment of Germany's most-used tank of WWII • Chronicles the development, production, and operational use of all models from Ausf. A to J • Profusely illustrated with scarce, archival photographs from collections around the world

The Panzerkampfwagen IV, or Panzer IV as it is more popularly known, formed the backbone of Germany’s tank formations during WWII. With production totaling more than 8,500, the Panzer IV was the most plentiful German tank of the war, and the only German tank that remained in production for the duration of the conflict. Through more than 180 photos, this volume chronicles the design, development, and operational deployment of this ubiquitous German tank. This material is arranged in nine chapters, each focusing on a specific production model (Ausführung) of the tank. Comprehensive tables reveal the details of the performance and technical specifications of each variant. A concise, easy to read text, and detailed photographic captions expose the secrets of this iconic tank. Size: 9" × 9" • 183 color & b/w photos • 112 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5359-8 • hard cover • $19.99 AVAILABLE now MILITARY 47

Knights of the Skull: Germany’s Panzer Forces in WWII Written & Illustrated by Wayne Vansant Knights of the Skull is a full-color, and fully illustrated graphic non-fiction series showing the development of the German Panzer (armored) forces in World War II from its early campaigns in Poland, France, and North Africa in 1939–41, through to the end of the war in such mammoth tank battles as Kursk in 1943, and Falaise and the Battle of the Bulge in 1944. Wayne Vansant began writing and illustrating stories for Marvel’s “Savage Tales,” and was the principle artist on The ’Nam. He has also produced Days of Darkness, The War in Korea, illustrated The Red Badge of Courage, Normandy, Bombing Nazi Germany, The Battle of the Bulge, and many others. Knights of the Skull, Vol. 1: Germany’s Panzer Forces in WWII, Blitzkrieg: Poland, France, North Africa, 1939–41

• Illustrated story of the development of the German Army’s Panzer forces in WWII • Blitzkrieg conquests of Poland, France, and the beginning of the war in North Africa are shown • Historically accurate, full color illustrations of vehicles, uniforms, locations, and characters

Beginning with the early campaigns in 1939–41, this first volume features the unleashing of Blitzkrieg in Poland in 1939, the incredible defeat of the western Allies in France in 1940, and then the legendary Gen. Erwin Rommel’s initial North African campaigns in 1941. With detailed and historically accurate illustrations of vehicles, uniforms, locations, and characters, this vivid chronicle of the early years of World War II in Europe is not only an artistic look at the war, but is also a concise history of Germany’s influential approach to armored warfare. Tactics developed and executed during Germany’s 1939–41 campaigns changed warfare forever, and were honed throughout the remaining years of the war. Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • 338 color illustrations • 80 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5377-2 • soft cover • $16.99 AVAILABLE IN September

Knights of the Skull, Vol.2: Germany’s Panzer Forces in WWII, Barbarossa: the Invasion of Russia, 1941

• Illustrated story of the development of the German Army’s Panzer forces in WWII • The early months of Operation Barbarossa from June–December 1941 are covered • Accurate, detailed, full color renderings of vehicles, uniforms, locations, and characters

In superbly artistic renderings, featuring detailed and highly accurate artwork, the series continues with volume 2, which starts with the April 1941 Balkans and Greece campaigns, then moves into the planning and early months of Operation Barbarossa—the German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941. Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • 329 color illustrations • 80 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5378-9 • soft cover • $16.99 AVAILABLE IN September 48 2017 new Releases

Above an Angry Sea: Men and Missions of the United States Navy’s PB4Y-1 Liberator and PB4Y-2 Privateer Squadrons Pacific Theater Alan C. Carey

• Patrol and bombing squadrons equipped with the B-24 Liberator (PB4Y-1) and its successor, the PB4Y-2 Privateer • Combat operations in the Pacific beginning in October 1944 through August 1945 • New chapter on a combat air crew struggling to evade pursuing Japanese troops after force down in Borneo

This is a revised and expanded second edition that examines United States Navy patrol and bombing squadrons equipped with the Consolidated B-24 Liberator (PB4Y-1) and its successor, the Consolidated-Vultee PB4Y-2 Privateer. The author’s previous book,We Flew Alone, discussed the Navy’s use of the B-24 Liberator from February 1943 to September 1944. He now examines in dramatic detail the use of the B-24 and PB4Y-2 during the last eleven months of the war against Japan. The author has collected personal stories, over 300 images, a tabulation of all aerial kills credited to PB4Y patrol plane commanders, a roster of all personnel killed in action or in the line of duty, individual squadron records, and a list of all known B-24 Liberators and PB4Y-2 Privateers assigned to the Pacific between 1943 and 1945. Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • 331 color and b/w photographs • 176 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5368-0 • soft cover • $29.99 AVAILABLE IN August

other books you may enjoy!

• Leatherneck Bombers: Marine Corps B-25/PBJ Mitchell Squadrons in World War II, 978-0-7643-1501-5, $24.95

• Night Cats and Corsairs: The Operational History of Grumman and Vought Night Fighter Aircraft • 1942-1953, 978-0-7643-4373-5, $49.99

We Flew Alone: Men and Missions of the United States Navy’s B-24 Liberator Squadrons Pacific Operations: Feb. 1943–Sept. 1944 Alan C. Carey

• USN and USMC PB4Y-1 Liberator squadrons beginning with operations in the South Pacific  in early 1943 through September 1944 in the Central Pacific • Includes additional historical information, corrected information, correspondence from veterans or their families, and new images • An investigation of the loss of a combat air crew and subsequent execution of that crew’s sole survivor

This revised and expanded second edition covers USN and USMC squadrons that operated the Consolidated B-24 Liberator heavy bomber as the PB4Y-1 in the Pacific from early 1943 through September 1944 in the Central Pacific. Combat air crews consisted of eleven young men typically ages 18 to 26 led by a patrol plane commander in his early to mid-twenties. They flew alone on single-plane patrols often lasting ten or more hours. Alone on patrol there were no witnesses when an aircraft failed to return to base; they simply vanished, leaving little if any clues about their fate. Other aircrews sent to look for the missing would occasionally spot a deflated life raft floating or dye marker spreading across the water—evidence marking where a four-engine bomber and its crew had gone down. Alan C. Carey is the author of nearly two dozen books and magazine articles on military history with his first book,The Reluctant Raiders, published in 1999 by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. He is also noted for aiding veterans and families in a variety of issues related to military service. Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • over 150 b/w photographs • 144 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5369-7 • soft cover • $29.99 other books you may enjoy! AVAILABLE IN August

• The Reluctant Raiders: The Story of United States Navy Bombing Squadron VB/VPB-109 in World War II, 978-0-7643-0757-7, $29.95

• U.S. Navy PB4Y-1 (B-24) Liberator Squadrons: in Great Britain during World War II, 978-0-7643-1775-0, $29.95 MILITARY 49

The USAF Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base Nevada Don Logan

• Pictorial history of the USAF Weapons School based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada • Covers the Weapons School since 1992, as well as its predecessor, the Fighter Weapons School • Most of the ramp and inflight images were taken by the author at Nellis AFB

This pictorial history of the USAF Weapons School based at Nellis AFB, Nevada, features over 200 color images of the aircraft flown by the eighteen squadrons of the Weapons School from 1992 to the present. The aircraft photos are organized by Weapons School squadron with a short history of each squadron, as well as unit insignia. A majority of the photographic images were taken by the author during numerous visits to Nellis AFB, and the other bases hosting Weapons School units. Most of the action photos were taken on the Nellis range, the Nellis ramp and runways, or in flight. Also included are chapters on the history of the Weapons School predecessor, the Fighter Weapons School, from 1949 to 1992, with photos of the fighter aircraft assigned to its squadrons. The F-16 and F-15 aircraft of the 57th Adversary Tactics Group (Aggressors) are also included. Don Logan joined the USAF in August 1969, and flew 133 combat missions as an F-4E WSO in Vietnam, and later as a right-seater in the F-111A at Nellis AFB. In October 1978, he started his employment at Boeing as a Military Flight Manual/Weapon Delivery manual writer, retiring in 2002. He continues to photograph and write on military aircraft subjects. Size: 9" × 9" • 200 color photos • 128 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5363-5 • hard cover • $24.99 other books you may enjoy! AVAILABLE IN August

• Lockheed F-117 Night Hawks: A Stealth Fighter Roll Call, 978-0-7643-3242-5, $49.99

• War Hawgs: A-10s of the USAF, 978-0-7643-2586-1, $49.95

• The 54th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 978-0-7643-5239-3, $29.99

Tupolev Tu-16: Versatile Cold War Bomber Yefim Gordon, Dmitriy Komissarov & Vladimir Rigmant • Created in the early 1950s, the Tu-16 was the Soviet Union’s first swept-wing heavy jet bomber • All known versions are described, as is the Tu-16’s operational career • Features over 1,000 photos, with many previously unpublished

Developed to meet a Soviet Ministry of Defense requirement for a fast bomber that would counter the threat posed by NATO, the Tu-16 was a ground-breaking project. It was the first Soviet medium bomber to feature swept wings, and it was built around a pair of turbojets that were the world’s most powerful jet engines at the time. First flown in 1952, the Tu-16 filled such roles as nuclear bomb delivery, missile strike, reconnaissance, and Electronic Counter Measures. It also served as the basis for the first Soviet jet airliner, the Tu-104. Nearly 1,500 were built for the Soviet Air Force and the Soviet Navy, and the Tu-16 showed remarkable longevity, the final examples being retired in 1993. The type saw quite a bit of combat—from the Six-Days War of 1967 to the Afghan War. The Tu-16 was also produced in China and remains in Chinese service to this day. All known versions are described, as is the Tu-16’s operational career. The book features many unpublished photos. Yefim Gordon is an aviation journalist and photographer who has been researching Soviet/Russian aviation history for more than forty years. Dmitriy Komissarov is a translator and journalist whose work has been associated with aviation since 1993. Vladimir Rigmant started working in aviation engineering in 1963, and has been working for the Tupolev aircraft design bureau since 1986. Size: 8 1/2" × 11" • 1,033 color and b/w images • 464 pp. other books you may enjoy! ISBN: 978-0-7643-5418-2 • hard cover • $79.99 AVAILABLE IN November • Tupolev Tu-4: The First Soviet Strategic Bomber, 978-0-7643-4797-9, $49.99

• Tupolev Tu-160: Soviet Strike Force Spearhead, 978-0-7643-5204-1, $59.99

• Tupolev Tu-144: The Soviet Supersonic Airliner, 978-0-7643-4894-5, $59.99 50 2017 new Releases

German U-Boat Ace Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock: The Patrols of U-96 in World War II Luc Braeuer

• Commander Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock and the U-96, the true story behind the film Das Boot • U-96 survived eleven patrols from September 1940 to March 1945 • Illustrated with 230 rare pictures, mostly unpublished, chronologically organized by patrol

With the international success of the classic filmDas Boot, U-96 is arguably the most famous of all German U-boats. Here is the true story of U-96, and its legendary commander Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock. In continuous combat from September 1940 to March 1945, follow the crew of U-96 from their bases in Kiel, Germany, as well as Lorient and St. Nazaire on the west coast of France, to intense combat against Allied shipping. During eleven combat patrols in the North Atlantic under Lehmann-Willenbrock, U-96 sank twenty-four Allied ships, eventually earning its commander the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves. One of their patrols was documented by war correspondent Lothar-Günther Buchheim, which was later novelized and made into the filmDas Boot. This biography of Heinrich Lehmann- Willenbrock, and history of U-96 is based on the WWII captain’s log as well as the recollections of crew members. Luc Braeuer, born in Paris in 1970, is a computer engineer and officer in the reserve. Specializing in German submarines in France, he is the French correspondent for the U-Boat Archive, Cuxhaven. With his brother, he created three WWII museums in France. Size: 9" × 12" • 230 color and b/w photos • 80 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5401-4 • hard cover • $29.99 AVAILABLE IN October

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German U-Boat Ace Peter Cremer: German U-Boat Ace Adalbert German U-Boat Ace Rolf The Patrols of U-333 in World Schnee: The Patrols of U-201 in Mützelburg: The Patrols of U-203 War II World War II in World War II Luc Braeuer Luc Braeuer Luc Braeuer 978-0-7643-5071-9 978-0-7643-4823-5 978-0-7643-4835-8 $29.99 $29.99 $29.99 MILITARY 51

J. Howard Wert’s Gettysburg: A Collection of Relics from the Civil War Battle Bruce E. Mowday & G. Craig Caba

• 120 photos document family’s private cache of artifacts from Civil War battlefield and town • Relics from soldiers and civilians include arms, clothing, jewelry, books, letters, and more • Wert was detained while scouting Confederate positions, but escaped before battle broke out

J. Howard Wert was a recent college graduate when the armies of the North and South converged near his family’s homestead just three miles outside Gettysburg in the summer of 1863. A militia member and anti-slavery supporter, Wert acted as a guide for Union General George Meade, helping position federal troops in the fields and hills around town. Perhaps more importantly, he collected and labeled artifacts from the battle, including a still-hot Confederate shell that almost hit him near Little Round Top. After the war, Wert resumed gathering relics of the three-day battle, many given to him by veterans of both sides, including weapons, clothing, letters, furniture, and even items related to Lincoln’s Address. Now this amazing private collection can be appreciated through more than 120 color pictures and informative text about both the items and Wert’s life. Bruce E. Mowday is an award-winning journalist who has written more than 15 books. G. Craig Caba is a charter member and past president of the Harrisburg Civil War Roundtable and Gettysburg Battlefield Park Associates and author. Size: 9 1/8" × 8 1/8" • 127 color photographs • 144 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5391-8 • hard cover • $34.99 AVAILABLE IN September

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• Artifacts of the Battle of • Firestorm at Gettysburg: • Fighting for Uncle Sam: Buffalo Little Big Horn: Custer, the Civilian Voices Soldiers in the Frontier Army, 7th Cavalry & the Lakota June-November 1863, 978-0-7643-5079-5, $39.99 and Cheyenne Warriors, 978-0-7643-0618-1, $39.95 978-0-7643-5147-1, $49.99 Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 4880 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, PA 19310 Phone: (610) 593-1777; Fax: (610) 593-2002; E-mail: [email protected] PRSRT STD Ordering Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday–Friday U.S. POSTAGE PAID COATESVILLE, PA PERMIT NO. 2007

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