Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 1 Dracula Deluxe Edition Bram Stoker, Edward Gorey Key Selling Points

Dracula is the bestselling vampire novel of all time. Virtually every work of vampire fiction written in its wake has been influenced by it Edward Gorey is an internationally renowned artist whose vast output as an interior and cover artist is associated with mystery and the macabre. His illustrations were animated for the opening sequence of PBS's Mystery! series High-end decorative design will include 2-piece case with velvet spine, decorative Edward Gorey-designed endpapers, fore-edge design, rear and front cover tip-on images, 2-color interiors featuring eight Edward Gorey illustrations, and appendices on the novel's genesis and history Although one of the most famous horror novels and the most famous vampire Sterling novel of all time Dracula has crossover appeal outside of the horror genre. It is 9781454944218 read universally by lovers of both weird and literary fiction 1454944218 Pub Date: 9/14/2021 $40.00/$60.00 Can. Summary Hardcover A collector's edition of the most famous vampire novel of all time, illustrated 464 Pages with the artwork of Edward Gorey. all in 2-color This collector's edition of Bram Stoker's Dracula is illustrated with artwork that Edward Fiction / Classics Gorey created for his stage designs for the novel's Broadway stage adaptation. The FIC004000 book also features an introduction and appendices by renowned fantasy editor Marvin 9.3 in H | 7 in W Kaye. Contributor Bio Bram Stoker (1847-1912) wrote tales of Gothic horror, adventure, and mystery. His novel Dracula, first published in 1897, codified the lore and legendry of the vampire for most vampire fiction written since its publication. Edward Gorey (1925-2000) was renowned for his cover art and illustrated books, many of which he wrote himself. He was celebrated for his excursions into the macabre and won a Tony Award for Best Costume Design for the 1977 revival of Dracula on Broadway. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 2 Christmas with Charles Dickens Charles Dickens Key Selling Points

Many readers will be familiar with some, but not all, of the stories by their favorite authors in these collections The low price and small trim size of these titles will make them ideal stocking stuffers The literary cachet of the four authors will make the retail prices on these books seem an unbelievable bargain All of these authors are known for the homey, old-fashioned feel of their writing, a suitable mood for Christmas gifting These titles could be grouped in a corrugate display at cash wrap for holiday

Summary This beautifully designed paperback featuring three Christmas-themed stories by a world-renowned classic writer will make the perfect stocking-stuffer purchase. Sterling 9781454944362 This paperback will feature 3 Christmas-themed stories by the author, led by “The 1454944366 Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton,” a tale acknowledged as a precursor to Pub Date: 9/7/2021 Dickens’s beloved classic A Christmas Carol. Other featured stories include “What $7.95/$11.95 Can. Trade Paperback Christmas Is as We Grow Older” and “A Christmas Dinner.” This book will be accompanied by three similar titles: Christmas with L.M. Montgomery, Christmas with 64 Pages Fiction / Classics Louisa May Alcott, and Christmas with O. Henry. The book will feature elegantly FIC004000 designed covers and endpapers, quality paper stock for interiors, and card-stock covers 7 in H | 4.5 in W (with flaps). Contributor Bio Charles Dickens (1812-1870) has become synonymous with the Christmas holidays since the publication of his much-loved classic, A Christmas Carol, in 1843.

Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 3 Christmas with L. M. Montgomery L.M. Montgomery Key Selling Points

Many readers will be familiar with some, but not all, of the stories by their favorite authors in these collections The low price and small trim size of these titles will make them ideal stocking stuffers The literary cachet of the four authors will make the retail prices on these books seem an unbelievable bargain All these authors are known for the homey, old-fashioned feel of their writing, a suitable mood for Christmas gifting These titles could be grouped in a corrugate display at cash wrap for holiday

Summary This beautifully designed paperback featuring three Christmas-themed stories by a world-renowned classic writer will make the perfect stocking-stuffer purchase. Sterling 9781454944379 This paperback will feature three Christmas-themed stories by the author: “Christmas 1454944374 at Red Butte,” “A Christmas Inspiration,” and “A Christmas Mistake.” This book will be Pub Date: 9/7/2021 accompanied by three similar titles: Christmas with Louisa May Alcott, Christmas with $7.95/$11.95 Can. Charles Dickens, and Christmas with O. Henry. The book will feature elegantly Trade Paperback designed covers and endpapers, quality paper stock for interiors, and card-stock covers 64 Pages (with flaps). Fiction / Classics FIC004000 Contributor Bio 7 in H | 4.5 in W L. M. Montgomery (1874-1942) is the author of the classic Anne of Green Gables and other novels for young readers. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 4 Christmas with Louisa May Alcott Louisa May Alcott Key Selling Points

Many readers will be familiar with some, but not all, of the stories by their favorite authors in these collections The low price and small trim size of these titles will make them ideal stocking stuffers The literary cachet of the four authors will make the retail prices on these books seem an unbelievable bargain All these authors are known for the homey, old-fashioned feel of their writing, a suitable mood for Christmas gifting These titles could be grouped in a corrugate display at cash wrap for holiday

Summary This beautifully designed paperback featuring two Christmas-themed stories by a world-renowned classic writer will make the perfect stocking-stuffer purchase. Sterling 9781454944386 This paperback will feature two Christmas-themed stories by the author: “A Christmas 1454944382 Dream, and How It Came to Be True,” a tale inspired by Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Pub Date: 9/7/2021 Carol; and “How It Happened.” This book will be accompanied by three similar titles: $7.95/$11.95 Can. Trade Paperback Christmas with L.M. Montgomery, Christmas with Charles Dickens, and Christmas with O. Henry. The book will feature elegantly designed covers and endpapers, quality 64 Pages Fiction / Classics paper stock for interiors, and card-stock covers (with flaps). FIC004000 7 in H | 4.5 in W Contributor Bio Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) is the author of the classic Little Women and other books for both young and adult readers.

Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 5 Christmas with O. Henry O. Henry Key Selling Points

Many readers will be familiar with some, but not all, of the stories by their favorite authors in these collections The low price and small trim size of these titles will make them ideal stocking stuffers The literary cachet of the four authors will make the retail prices on these books seem an unbelievable bargain All these authors are known for the homey, old-fashioned feel of their writing, a suitable mood for Christmas gifting These titles could be grouped in a corrugate display at cash wrap for holiday.

Summary This beautifully designed paperback featuring 2 to 3 Christmas-themed stories by a world-renowned classic writer will make the perfect stocking- stuffer purchase. Sterling 9781454944393 This paperback will feature 2 to 3 Christmas-themed stories by the author, led by his 1454944390 much-loved classic “The Gift of the Magi.” This book will be accompanied by three Pub Date: 9/7/2021 similar titles: Christmas with L.M. Montgomery, Christmas with Charles Dickens, $7.95/$11.95 Can. andChristmas with Louisa May Alcott. The book will feature elegantly designed covers Trade Paperback and endpapers, quality paper stock for interiors, and card-stock covers (with flaps). 64 Pages Fiction / Classics FIC004000 Contributor Bio 7 in H | 4.5 in W O. Henry (1862-1910) was the well-known pseudonym of William Sydney Porter, whose name has become synonymous with twist-ending short stories. His tale “The Gift of the Magi" is one of the best-known Christmas stories of all time.

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Sterling 9781454945291 145494529X Pub Date: 9/7/2021 $0.01/$0.01 Can. Counterpack – Empty Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 8 The Essential Tarot A 78-Card Deck with Guidebook Chloé Zarka Grinsnir Key Selling Points

A perfect basic tarot deck for the audience that responded so positively to The Modern Witch Tarot Deck Easy to use with standard instructions for tarot reading Fun and contemporary art that is diverse and features figures from different cultures and time periods

Sterling Ethos Summary 9781454943938 Taking inspiration from the archetypes of the original tarot decks like the 1454943939 Pub Date: 11/2/2021 Rider-Waite, The Essential Tarot reimagines them for a new age: powerful, $24.99/$37.50 Can. diverse, and full of contemporary wisdom. Kit As depicted by many artists and authors throughout the ages, tarot has become an 64 Pages effective way to understand yourself and others—and perhaps even look into the 64-pp 1-color booklet + 78 4c future. But a new audience for tarot is being born, and its adherents want a new way cards Body, Mind & Spirit / Divination to see the world: fresh, contemporary, and full of diverse bodies, races, and genders, OCC024000 acknowledging the spiritual and cultural offerings of people around the globe and Series: Modern Tarot Library throughout history. These practitioners need an essential deck that both honors the 5.4 in H | 3.5 in W tradition of tarot that has given power to readers for generations and also gives them insight and hope for the generations to come. Contributor Bio Chloé Zarka is a freelance illustrator. She loves witchcraft and fashion, and she incorporates these things into her illustrations. She is obsessed with historical fashion, cottagecore, pretty dresses, and fall aesthetics. She lives in Magdeburg, Germany. Visit her on Instagram @chloe.z.arts. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 9 The Grunge Tarot Matteoni Francesca, Moresco Andrea Key Selling Points

A unique slant on the traditional tarot that still remains true to its origins Contemporary and eye-catching art from illustrator Andrea Moresco Will be a great deck for collectors, but also a super entry-level deck for more casual enthusiasts Will appeal to both music lovers and tarot practitioners

Summary A quirky tarot deck that embraces the culture of 1990s-era Grunge—its fashion, its music, and its personalities. The word “grunge” originally meant dirty, shabby—now it refers to a raw rock sound that jibes well with the esoteric symbolism of tarot. This deck is an adventure that crosses the mysterious world of archetypes to arrive at the heart of the 1990s and Grunge, the music style from Seattle that has become a cultural reference point the world over. A grain of truth can exist anywhere, even in the pockets of an old, checkered shirt, backstage at a concert, or in the doubts and vulnerability of Sterling Ethos 9781454944201 adolescence. Starting from Grunge, this deck of cards aims to recreate the atmosphere 145494420X of the restlessness of the era, highlighting the search for identity among extremes. It is Pub Date: 11/23/2021 the dreamy and transgressive imagination of the Fool that begins every path, ready to $24.95/$37.50 Can. lose himself or be redeemed. Kit

144 Pages Contributor Bio b-w book + 78-full color cards Francesca Matteoni teaches history at a number of American Universities in Florence Body, Mind & Spirit / Divination OCC024000 and holds workshops on tarot cards, fables, and poetry. She lived in England, where Series: Modern Tarot Library she earned a doctorate and conducted research in modern history, elaborating the 5.5 in H | 3.5 in W processes of witchcraft, the magic of bodies, and medical folklore.

Andrea Moresco is an illustrator and graphic designer in the music and underground scene. His illustrations combine 1960s visionary and psychedelic aspects, 1980s colors, and 1990s underground culture originating primarily from the music scene. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 10 Mystical Medleys: A Vintage Cartoon Tarot Gary Hall Key Selling Points

A tarot deck inspired by the iconic vintage cartoons of the 1930s A deck that doesn't take itself too seriously, this offering brings a bit of playfulness and fun to the ancient tradition of tarot Ideal for tarot collectors, animation and cinema buffs, and lovers of all things vintage!

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Sterling Ethos A tarot deck inspired by the iconic vintage cartoons of the 1930s. If you love 9781454944263 Betty Boop, Steamboat Willie, and rubber-hose animation, this is the deck for 1454944269 you! Pub Date: 11/9/2021 A delightful take on an ancient tradition, Mystical Medleys brings a bit of lighthearted $26.95/$40.50 Can. Kit fun and playful energy to the tarot. It’s ideal for occultists of all varieties, animation and cinema buffs, and lovers of all things vintage! 64 Pages 78-full color cards + booklet Body, Mind & Spirit / Divination Contributor Bio OCC024000 Nemons is a pop-culture occultist with a lifelong obsession with animation, video Series: Modern Tarot Library games, heavy metal, and anything else a geeky nerd would love! After 15 long years, 5.3 in H | 3.5 in W he escaped the clutches of video game design and set off to create his own pop-culture empire! Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 11 The Seed and Sickle Oracle Deck Fez Inkwright Key Selling Points

A beautiful oracle deck that centers on the cycle of sowing and harvest Oracle and tarot decks have been exploding in popularity, particularly during 2020 lockdowns From the creator of illustrated folklore books Folk Magic and Healing and Botanical Curses and Poisons. Liminal 11's first oracle deck publication!

Summary An oracle deck that centers on the cycle of sowing and harvest, exploring themes of productivity and rest. Sterling Ethos 9781454944270 The cycle of sowing and harvest is one that we see reflected around us every day . . . 1454944277 there are times for productivity and there are times for rest. The Seed and the Sickle Pub Date: 11/9/2021 Oracle deck is designed to encourage reflection on both. Each card carries two $26.95/$40.50 Can. Kit meanings; one for times when moving forward is important, and one to help cultivate your own well-being. Whether you are sowing seeds for your next big project or 64 Pages harvesting rewards for a period of rest, The Seed and the Sickle will accompany you on 52-full color cards + booklet Body, Mind & Spirit / Divination this journey. OCC024000 Series: Modern Tarot Library Contributor Bio 5.3 in H | 3.5 in W Fez Inkwright is an illustrator, author, and folklorist. For the past decade she has produced work for children’s books, greetings cards, and tattoo design, and is Liminal 11’s Head Designer. She lives in Bristol, England. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 12 The Oracle Creator The Modern Guide to Creating a Tarot or Oracle Deck Steven Bright Key Selling Points • Steven Bright is one of the UK's best-known and most respected tarot personalities, and has created his own popular tarot deck (Spirit Within Tarot). • Indie tarot and oracle decks are taking the world by storm! This book helps creators make the deck in their head a reality. • Features interviews with tarot creators, publishers, and other industry names who offer their advice and practical tips for creating and publishing a deck. Summary From one of the UK's best-known tarot personalities comes a guide for creating your own tarot or oracle deck. Liminal 11 9781912634354 191263435X Oracles have been in existence for as long as human beings have been around. Across Pub Date: 11/2/2021 time, the practice of divination has evolved from using the reflections of clouds in $16.95/$25.50 Can. water to decks of cards, and is now as popular as ever. People have always been Hardcover intrigued by the unseen hand of fate … In The Oracle Creator: The Modern Guide to 252 Pages Creating a Tarot or Oracle Deck, Steven Bright examines the benefits of building an color photos throughout oracle deck, plus practical tips for turning the deck in your head into a reality! Body, Mind & Spirit / Divination OCC024000 Contributor Bio 9 in H | 7.3 in W Steven Bright is the author of Tarot: Your Personal Guide (Quarto) and the creator of Spirit Within Tarot (Schiffer). He is also the co-founder and editor of The Esotoracle, a worldwide magazine dedicated to all forms of divination. As well as writing for Watkins Mind Body & Spirit, The Cartomancer, and Take a Break Fate & Fortune, Steven has also presented at the UK Tarot Conference, the London Tarot Festival, and the TABI conference in Birmingham. A keen collaborator, Steven has worked with Christiana Gaudet, Brigit Esselmont, and Tori Hartman, amongst others. Follow him on Instagram @stevenbrightuk. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 13 Yarn Tarot For Crocheters, Knitters, Spinners, and Weavers Katie Ponder Key Selling Points * Diverse characters: Includes characters ranging in race, body type, gender, and age to reflect our modern and diverse world. * Craft inclusive: Fiber crafts have strong crossover appeal with crafters often dabbling in one or more of knitting, crochet, hand-weaving, and hand-spinning yarn. Including all four crafts gives the deck a wider appeal. * Upright and reverse meanings: Upright and reverse meanings are both included, providing the ability for more in-depth readings, if desired. Summary Yarn Tarot is a wool-infused interpretation of the classic Rider-Waite tarot Sixth&Spring Books deck to reflect the modern and diverse fiber arts community with 9781970048070 1970048077 breathtaking artwork. Pub Date: 9/21/2021 $24.95/$37.50 Can. Inspired by the classic Rider-Waite tarot deck, Yarn Tarot is for anyone who Kit appreciates wool- and yarn-related crafts. Each suit has been translated into a different 72 Pages fiber craft: swords become knitting needles, wands become crochet hooks, pentacles 78-full color cards + booklet become hand-weaving looms, and cups become drop spindles. With characters of Body, Mind & Spirit / Divination OCC024000 various races, genders, body types, and ages, Yarn Tarot reflects the inclusive morals Series: Modern Tarot Library of the fiber arts community. All 78 major and minor arcana cards are represented with 5.3 in H | 3.5 in W gorgeous illustrations in rich colors. Complete with a guidebook that includes core knowledge about reading tarot, example spreads, and upright and reversal meanings for each card, this deck is suitable for tarot readers of all levels, whether they are looking to inspire spiritual connection or aim for agnostic reflection. Contributor Bio Katie Ponder attended Falmouth University where she received a first class with honors degree in illustration. After graduating, she was awarded the AOI Book Award for New Talent. In 2017, she won second prize in the Folio Society Book Illustration Competition and won the House of Illustration People's Choice Award. Katie has also been the winner of the Glyndebourne Tour Art Competition. Katie's list of clients includes: Dorling Kindersley, Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, Oh Comely Magazine, Glyndebourne, and Canterbury Cathedral. Her work has been exhibited at Somerset House. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 14 A Little Bit of Feng Shui An Introduction to the Energy of the Home Ai Matsui Johnson Key Selling Points

The Little Bit Of series has sold over 500,000 copies According to Forbes, spending on home and design increased 62% in the last year, and interest in home décor is predicted to remain high According to Google Trends, the number of searches for Feng Shui has risen over the past year

Summary This accessible introduction to the art of Feng Shui will help you understand how to incorporate its teachings into a masterful approach to optimizing the energies of your space. Your space holds the key to your health, happiness and prosperity, and A Little Bit of Sterling Ethos 9781454944331 Feng Shui provides a useful room-by-room guide to doing your homework for you. This 1454944331 guide will teach you how to understand and use Feng Shui—all the way from its basic Pub Date: 1/4/2022 principles to practical skills that can be used immediately. Seasoned author Althea S. T. $9.95/$14.95 Can. Hardcover introduces Ba Zhai and Fei Xing, two genuine methods of Feng Shui assessment, as well as step-by-step instructions for how to perform activations and accelerate good 128 Pages luck within your home. Readers will learn how to assess and then design their space to all in 2-color Body, Mind & Spirit / Feng Shui unlock its hidden potential. OCC037000 Series: Little Bit Series Contributor Bio 7 in H | 5 in W Ai Johnson is the owner of Ai Feng Shui Interior Consulting. After receiving her certification as a Feng Shui interior coordinator and color therapist in Japan in 2006, she has practiced in both Japan and New York. She also teaches Feng Shui at the New York Institute of Art + Design. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 15 Psychic Spellcraft A Modern-Day Wiccapedia of Divination & Intuition Rituals Shawn Robbins, Leanna Greenaway Key Selling Points

Wicca and crystal books show no signs of slowing down, and this topic is not heavily published in Wicca (top title, by Llewellyn, Psychic Witch, is a black- and-white reading book and not Wicca focused) Will be based on the same cool design aesthetic that made other books in the series so popular Authors have credibility and visibility in the Wiccan world-their Wiccapedia is used by many covens and online schools as a reference guidebook Shawn is an acclaimed psychic who used to consult with the NYPD, while Leanna Sterling Ethos is an experienced medium 9781454943884 1454943882 Pub Date: 11/2/2021 Summary $16.99/$25.50 Can. The authors of the bestselling Wiccapedia and creators of the successful Hardcover Modern-Day Witch series provide an in-depth guide to the fascinating realm of 320 Pages psychic and divination spellcraft. all in 2-color Body, Mind & Spirit / Witchcraft For their next volume in the popular Modern-Day Witch series, Shawn Robbins and OCC026000 Series: The Modern-Day Witch Leanna Greenaway explore how to harness nature’s magick to tap into your psychic 6.5 in H | 5.5 in W intuition and hone your divination abilities. They cover everything from sharpening your psychic skills and intuition; ESP training; psychic meditation techniques; astral projection; and connecting with spirits and the cosmos. Numerous divination methods are covered: tarot; scrying (crystal ball gazing); crystal divination; numerology; palmistry; pendulums; reading tea leaves; lucid dreaming; psychic plant power—even how to read clouds and candle wax. Included throughout are spells and rituals to help you purposefully utilize your abilities and help enrich your life and the lives of those around you. Contributor Bio Shawn Robbins is the author or coauthor of five books, including Sterling’s successful The Witch’s Way, The Crystal Witch, The Good Witch, and Wiccapedia, which is now used as a reference guide in many online Wicca schools, as well as The Wiccapedia Spell Deck and Wiccapedia Journal—all in the Modern-Day Witch series. She has taught classes about herbs, health, and healing at the New York School of Occult Arts and lectures extensively throughout the country on these subjects. Somerset, UK. Leanna Greenaway is a popular British clairvoyant who has appeared on TV and radio. She is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including The Witch’s Way, The Crystal Witch, Wiccapedia, and Simply Tarot (Sterling), as well as The Wiccapedia Spell Deck and Wiccapedia Journal. She was a columnist for UK Fate & Fortune Magazine. See more at https://leannagreenaway.info/ Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 16 The Druid Path A Modern Tradition of Nature Spirituality John Michael Greer Key Selling Points

This topic is not heavily published, and other books on the subject on the market are not well designed Will be based on the same beautiful design aesthetic that made other books in the series so popular Druidry is a vibrant, diverse movement with groups and practitioners on every continent but Antarctica, and a growing subject of interest for witches and eco-spiritualists alike John Michael Greer is a well-known and top-selling occult author, and as an Sterling Ethos 9781454943563 Archdruid, an expert in the field. He was the seventh Grand Archdruid of the 1454943564 Ancient Order of Druids in America (AODA), a post he held for 12 years, helping Pub Date: 1/4/2022 to make AODA one of the largest and most active Druid orders in the world with $16.99/$25.50 Can. Hardcover members all over North America and on several other continents. (He is now Archdruid Emeritus of AODA.) 256 Pages all in 2-color Body, Mind & Spirit / Magick Summary Studies Acclaimed author and Archdruid John Michael Greer provides an in-depth OCC028000 beginner’s guide to Druidry—a modern tradition of nature spirituality with Series: The Modern-Day Witch ancient roots in Celtic traditions. 6.5 in H | 5.5 in W Although we know little about the ancient Druids, their reputation for wisdom and harmony with nature lives on. Today, Druidry is a vibrant, diverse movement with groups and practitioners on every continent but Antarctica. Spiritual rather than religious—more an attitude than an ideology—it can be embraced by people from different faiths and backgrounds. Archdruid John Michael Greer explores the history and basics of Druidry; how to perform Druidic rituals, meditation, and divination; elements of the lifestyle; and advice for placing less of a burden on the Earth. Includes a simple self-initiation ritual for starting on the Druid path, as well as exercises to help you tap into the elements and learn to pay attention to the natural world. Contributor Bio East Providence, RI. John Michael Greer is one of today’s most respected writers and scholars in the fields of occultism and the unexplained. An initiate of Freemasonry, the Golden Dawn, and several Druid orders, he has written more than 50 books, including Sterling’s The Conspiracy Book and The Occult Book, The Druidry Handbook (Weiser), and The New Encyclopedia of Natural Magic (LLewelyn). See more at https://www.ecosophia.net/. Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 17 Wicca Year of Magic From the Wheel of the Year to the Cycles of the Moon, Magic for Every Occasion Lisa Chamberlain Key Selling Points

Beautifully illustrated with a fresh and inviting two-color design Author Lisa Chamberlain has a strong sales track-her self-published Mystic Library series has sold nearly 380,000 copies across all formats and the rereleased editions have already shipped more than 20,000 copies Entry-level Wicca books are in high demand as interest in witchcraft has skyrocketed-in the US, a 2018 Pew survey found that between 1 and 1.5 million people identify as Wiccan or pagan

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Sterling Ethos Many Wiccans follow the Wheel of the Year, honoring eight Sabbats, or days of power, 9781454941095 and Esbats, ritual occasions usually held at each Full Moon. In this handy guide, 145494109X bestselling Wiccan author Lisa Chamberlain helps practitioners experience the magic of Pub Date: 9/7/2021 the turning seasons and the lunar cycle. She explores the spiritual themes of each $14.95/$22.50 Can. Hardcover Sabbat and shares spells aligned with the seasonal and divine energies of each holiday. You’ll find fun ideas for celebrating these magical occasions, whether you’re a solitary 176 Pages all in 2-color practitioner or a coven member. The book also takes an in-depth look at magical timing Body, Mind & Spirit / Witchcraft and the lunar cycle alongside spells you can incorporate into Esbat celebrations. OCC026000 Series: The Mystic Library Contributor Bio 7 in H | 5 in W Lisa Chamberlain is the successful author of more than 20 books on Wicca and magic, including Wicca Book of Spells, Wicca for Beginners, Wicca Crystal Magic, Wicca Herbal Magic, and Wicca Year of Magic. Her focus is on positive magic that promotes self-empowerment for the good of the whole. Find out more at wiccaliving.com. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 18 Wicca Candle Magic A Beginner's Guide to Candle Spellcraft Lisa Chamberlain Key Selling Points

Beautifully illustrated with a fresh and inviting two-color design Author Lisa Chamberlain has a strong sales track-her self-published Mystic Library series has sold nearly 380,000 copies across all formats and the rereleased editions have already shipped more than 20,000 copies Entry-level Wicca books are in high demand as interest in witchcraft has skyrocketed-in the US, a 2018 Pew survey found that between 1 and 1.5 million people identify as Wiccan or pagan

Summary Learn to harness the power of candle magic and fire to enhance your

Sterling Ethos spellwork. 9781454935339 1454935332 Many practitioners of Wicca and paganism use candles to work with fire, a powerful Pub Date: 9/7/2021 element that plays an important role in many rituals. Bestselling Wiccan author Lisa $14.95/$22.50 Can. Hardcover Chamberlain teaches contemporary witches how to use candles in their everyday magical practice. Readers will find trusted advice on selecting the best candle for their 144 Pages all in 2-color needs, the importance of candle colors, and ways to clear and charge their candles. Body, Mind & Spirit / Witchcraft This approachable guide also includes instructions for exciting spells and magical crafts OCC026000 —dabble with shadow work to repair a strained relationship, cultivate good luck with a Series: The Mystic Library weekly spell, and create a collection of magical oils for candle anointing. 7 in H | 5 in W Contributor Bio Lisa Chamberlain is the successful author of more than 20 books on Wicca and magic, including Wicca Book of Spells, Wicca for Beginners, Wicca Crystal Magic, Wicca Herbal Magic, and Wicca Year of Magic. Her focus is on positive magic that promotes self-empowerment for the good of the whole. Find out more at wiccaliving.com. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 19 Tao Te Ching (Dao De Jing) The Way to Goodness and Power Lao Tzu, James Trapp Key Selling Points

Ideal for anyone interested in Taoism, philosophy, and Chinese culture Features a new translation with editorial notes Classic text, classically presented and printed on high-quality paper and bound by traditional Chinese bookmaking techniques: hand-sewn spine, uncut pages (which bulk up to 192 pages), cloth cover

Summary One of the most influential books of all time gets a stunningly designed, dual-language edition, complete with a new translation, introduction, and editorial notes. Amber Books 9781782743224 No understanding of Chinese civilization is possible without a grasp of Taoism, the 1782743227 Pub Date: 8/3/2021 philosophy that shaped not just Chinese spirituality but also art, science, and politics. $24.95/$37.50 Can. And it was in the Tao Te Ching, written around 300 BC, that the fundamental beliefs of Hardcover Taoism were first gathered. In a compellingly simple rhetorical style, this short, wise, 96 Pages and extremely influential book addresses how to live a peaceful and harmonious life; all in 2-color rid oneself of desires; and free society of institutions that promote greed. This Carton Qty: 20 exquisite dual-language edition—which includes all 81 chapters—presents the original Philosophy / Taoist PHI023000 Chinese characters with a new translation on the facing page, as well as editorial notes Series: Chinese Bound Classics and a new introduction that explores the questioned authorship of the text. 10.4 in H | 7.7 in W Contributor Bio James Trapp is the author of Chinese Characters: The Art and Meaning of Hanzi and has translated a new edition of Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. A Chinese language graduate of the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, he teaches Mandarin and is an Education Officer on the China Collection at the British Museum. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 20 Classic Symbols A Guide Michael Kerrigan Key Selling Points – A great gift for anyone interested in graphic symbolism – Features clearly drawn representations of 80 universally recognized symbols – Explains the history and meaning behind each symbol – Beautifully packaged in traditional Chinese book-binding format Summary This enticing gift book explores the world of classic symbols and signs, revealing the deep meaning and often quirky history behind each one.

Symbols are all around us—some mysterious, some timeless; some arcane and some prosaic. But what are their origins? What does the infinity symbol really signify? Do you Amber Books understand yin and yang? And why is the swastika really a good-luck sign? From the 9781838860523 ouroboros and the ankh to the menorah, caduceus, and astrological symbols, this book 1838860525 Pub Date: 11/2/2021 ranges widely across the world's most recognized symbols. With one symbol per page, $24.95/$37.50 Can. accompanied by a detailed explanation and history, and printed on high-quality paper Hardcover with a special binding, Classic Symbols is a unique and attractive book which will 96 Pages appeal to a broad range of readers, both as a gift and as a source for tattoo designs b-w illus. throughout and other creative projects. Philosophy / Eastern PHI003000 Contributor Bio Series: Chinese Bound Classics Michael Kerrigan was educated at St. Edward's College and University College, Oxford, 10.4 in H | 7.7 in W England. He is the author of The History of Death, The Roman Emperors: A Dark History, Ancients In Their Own Words, World War II Plans That Never Happened, and American Presidents: A Dark History. He is a columnist, book reviewer, and feature writer for publications including the Scotsman and the Times Literary Supplement. Michael Kerrigan lives with his family in Edinburgh. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 21 Ghost Sightings Brian Innes Key Selling Points – Reissue in a new format and new cover – Comprehensive listing of ghostly phenomena, from haunted houses to phantom ships – Includes scientific and parapsychological explanations – Illustrated with 100 black and white photographs Summary Ghost Sightings is a thorough study of a subject that has intrigued, amazed, and terrified mankind throughout history.

Ghost Sightings is a wide-ranging guide to ghostly phenomena from all parts of the globe up to 2015. It covers cases throughout history: many of them famous, others less well known. It examines malign spirits and gentle ghosts, apparitions, wraiths, haunted houses, and spooky urban myths. Each entry gives details of the date, Amber Books 9781838861704 location, and course of events, as well as providing a historical context and analytical 183886170X assessment of the phenomenon. The book's extensive appendices provide fascinating Pub Date: 9/7/2021 additional information, including the differing roles of ghosts in the world's religions, an $24.95/$37.50 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket exploration of out-of-body and near-death experiences, and modern theories offered to explain ghosts by figures such as Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. 224 Pages 100 b-w photos Body, Mind & Spirit / Supernatural Contributor Bio (incl. Ghosts) Brian Innes trained as a scientist and worked as a biochemical researcher before OCC023000 turning to writing. He published a large number of articles and books on forensic 9.6 in H | 7.3 in W science. He died in 2014. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 22 Escape into Cottagecore Embrace cozy countryside comfort in your everyday Ramona Jones Key Selling Points

Cottagecore is still emerging as a trend, with more than 3.6 billion views for #cottagecore on TikTok alone Author's Instagram account @monalogue has 289+ followers Cottagecore, a celebration of traditional skills and crafts, helps satisfy a desire for an aspirational form of nostalgia, and provides an escape from many forms of stress A New York Times article "Escape Into Cottagecore, Calming Ethos for Our Febrile Moment" (3/10/20) described the phenomenon as: "An obvious backlash to the Sterling hustle culture embodied by Fiverr ads, cottagecore attempts to assuage 9781454944430 burnout." 1454944439 Pub Date: 10/19/2021 $19.95/$29.95 Can. Summary Hardcover Escape into Cottagecore rekindles a love of nature and rediscovery of simple, 224 Pages satisfying joys, from home décor, house plants, and herbology to mindful all in color self-care rituals, eating and cooking with the seasons, spiritual magick, and Self-Help / Personal Growth much more. SEL016000 6.8 in H | 5 in W Embrace a more peaceful life with cottagecore—a soft, fairytale world that combines traditional comforts with modern conveniences to create a sense of magic and retreat. While you may not be able to uproot yourself and settle entirely off-grid, Escape into Cottagecore will help rekindle your love of nature and rediscover simple joys, wherever you may live. Full of practical advice and inspiration, and covering topics from home décor and herbology to eating with the seasons and mindfulness, this beautiful book will get you started on a calming cottagecore odyssey. Contributor Bio Ramona Jones is an influencer and photographer from Somerset, England. She documents cottage life and the English countryside on her Instagram account @monalogue (289K+ followers), which also includes playlists, movie recommendations, fashion inspiration, herbology, flower meanings, decoration ideas, camping tips, recipes, and more. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 23 Napoleon Hill: Adversity and Advantage Achieving Success in the Face of Challenges Napoleon Hill, Satish Verma, Don Green Summary An inspiring guide to facing difficult times with strength and courage-the only true path to success-from the greatest voice in personal success literature, Napoleon Hill. This newly annotated work from the Napoleon Hill Foundation collects a series of radio interviews Napoleon Hill gave as the world healed from the Second World War. With the world still recovering from the wounds, physical and mental, that accumulated from the conflict, Napoleon Hill felt that he could not enjoy retirement without coming forward one last time to deliver this series of talks. Hill's message was that success cannot be achieved without failure. Strength and innovation in the face of adversity is the only true success-exactly the kind of message that many readers will want to hear after a global pandemic has caused upset and conflict around the world today. Hill gives his advice for conditioning the mind for success, identifying the three great markers of failure, and more, in this valuable and inspiring guide. Sterling Ethos 9781454944409 1454944404 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 10/19/2021 Napoleon Hill was an American author and entrepreneur best known for Think and $25.95/$38.95 Can. Grow Rich, published in 1937, which has become one of the bestselling books of all Hardcover time. His teachings have gone on to influence entire generations of success seekers, 256 Pages setting the standard for the foundations of today's motivational thinking. all in 2-color Self-Help / Personal Growth SEL027000 9 in H | 6 in W Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 24 Career Remix Get the Gig You Want with the Skills You've Got Damon Brown Key Selling Points

Author has a wide platform including professional coaching, entrepreneurship, TED Speaker, and Inc Magazine and AARP Magazine columnist. He's the author of the Bite Size Entrepreneur series, which had a bestseller on Amazon Subject of career transition has mass appeal across audiences: estimated millions of people unemployed due to the pandemic and increasing numbers of multigenerational workers needing or desiring to switch careers or enter the second, or third, acts of their professional lives Positive, encouraging, and inspirational tone, reinforcing ideas of inherent worth, makes material highly appealing and consumable

Summary Bestselling author, start-up founder, and business and life coach offers Sterling real-world solutions and methods for using existing skills and resources for 9781454944157 1454944153 changing careers, managing transitions, and thriving in the current job Pub Date: 1/11/2022 market. $17.95/$26.95 Can. Trade Paperback In the era of surprises, here may be the biggest one yet: You don’t need another 256 Pages certification, you don’t need to scrap what you’ve done, and you don’t need to start Self-Help / Personal Growth over to make your best career moves. In fact, your hard-earned past knowledge is SEL027000 what gives you your biggest leg up in most any industry and economic landscape. 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W Best-selling author, successful entrepreneur, and one-on-one business coach Damon Brown offers testimonials, plans of action, and road-tested insight into how we can bring our worth and build our careers, or change industries and careers altogether, based on the skills and experiences we’ve already established. Contributor Bio As an author, two-time start-up founder, and four-time TED speaker, Damon Brown cofounded the popular platonic connection app Cuddlr and led it to acquisition within a year, all while being the primary caretaker of his infant son. Most recently, Damon was the first Entrepreneur-In-Residence at the Toledo Library. His 25th book is Build From Now: How to Know Your Power, See Your Abundance & Nourish the World (independently published, Bring Your Worth imprint, January 28, 2021). He now guides others through his one-on-one business coaching Inc. Magazine column. You can find Damon Brown at the following platforms:

www.DamonBrown.net (includes Twitter, Facebook, Instagram handles) Cuddlr cofounder (acquired) Inc. columnist biz coach 4x TED & keynote speaker Subscribe JoinDamon.me New book #BuildFromNow buildfromnowquiz.com YouTube.com/browndamon Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 25 Breathe Resilience Journal Key Selling Points

The journal's user-friendly format includes a ribbon marker, rounded corners, and a lay-flat binding Makes a wonderful gift for any journaler for holidays, birthdays, and any special occasion Psychologists tout emotional resilience as a helpful tool to navigate stress, and the concept has experienced a resurgence in interest thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic

Summary Cultivate and celebrate your inner strength with the help of this interactive journal from Breathe magazine.

When it comes to weathering the storms of everyday life, your resilience is the quality that will help you persevere, grow, and thrive, no matter what comes your way. This Sterling specially curated collection of essays and writing prompts from Breathe magazine 9781454944027 celebrates this special trait and offers practical advice on how to build resilience in your 1454944021 everyday life. In these beautifully illustrated pages, you'll reflect on moments when Pub Date: 9/7/2021 $16.95/$25.50 Can. your inner courage has served you well, celebrate small wins, and recall how you've Hardcover successfully confronted challenges, big or small. 128 Pages Contributor Bio all in color Carton Qty: 36 A bestseller on the newsstand, Breathe brings you mindfulness for a calmer and more Self-Help / Journaling relaxed you. This body-and-soul guide to a happier, healthier life includes five sections SEL045000 in each issue: well-being, living, mindfulness, creativity, and escape. Series: Breathe Magazine Journals 8.5 in H | 5.5 in W Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 26 Breathe Escape Journal Key Selling Points

The journal's user-friendly format includes a ribbon marker, rounded corners, and a lay-flat binding Makes a wonderful gift for any journaler for holidays, birthdays, and any special occasion Getaways from everyday life, whether virtual or physical, will be at the forefront of people's minds, as many have spent more than a year unable to venture far from home or enjoy escapes from everyday life

Summary Find a relaxing getaway and look forward to new adventures in this guided journal from Breathe magazine.

Filled with interactive writing prompts, simple exercises, and inspiring quotes, these pages will offer ideas for you to slow down and venture away from the hustle and Sterling bustle of everyday life, whether it is to a far-flung place or an unexpected destination 9781454944010 inside your home. You'll discover ideas for a getaway that will nurture your connection 1454944013 to nature, take a nostalgic voyage through time by rediscovering a favorite children's Pub Date: 9/7/2021 $16.95/$25.50 Can. book, and learn how to fearlessly confront the unknown. Journeys of all kinds are just Hardcover a page-flip away with this journal on your nightstand. 128 Pages Contributor Bio all in color Carton Qty: 36 A bestseller on the newsstand, Breathe brings you mindfulness for a calmer and more Self-Help / Journaling relaxed you. This body-and-soul guide to a happier, healthier life includes five sections SEL045000 in each issue: well-being, living, mindfulness, creativity, and escape. Series: Breathe Magazine Journals 8.5 in H | 5.5 in W Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 27 Breathe Balance Journal Key Selling Points

The journal's user-friendly format includes a ribbon marker, rounded corners, and a lay-flat binding Will appeal to any journaler who is interested in an actionable and attainable approach to self-care Makes a wonderful gift for holidays, birthdays, and any special occasion Publication timed for New Year's promotions

Summary Discover and learn to prioritize what matters most to you with the help of this illustrated guided journal from Breathe magazine.

Everyday life can be a constant juggling act, and it can be easy to lose sight of important goals and time for self-reflection. In this interactive journal from Breathe, you'll find writing prompts to help you prioritize what is most important to you and Sterling helpful recommendations for making time for these priorities. From visiting a cherished 9781454943990 place that reenergizes you to learning ways to be less busy, the gentle suggestions on 1454943998 these pages will help you find and restore balance in your day to day. Pub Date: 12/14/2021 $16.95/$25.50 Can. Hardcover Contributor Bio A bestseller on the newsstand, Breathe brings you mindfulness for a calmer and more 128 Pages relaxed you. This body-and-soul guide to a happier, healthier life includes five sections all in color Self-Help / Journaling in each issue: well-being, living, mindfulness, creativity, and escape. SEL045000 Series: Breathe Magazine Journals Illustrations 8.5 in H | 5.5 in W Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 28 Breathe Thrive Journal Key Selling Points

The journal's user-friendly format includes a ribbon marker, rounded corners, and a lay-flat binding Will appeal to any journaler who is interested in an actionable and attainable approach to self-care Makes a wonderful gift for holidays, birthdays, and any special occasion Publication timed for New Year's promotions

Summary Embark on a journey of self-discovery and learn what helps you flourish with this beautifully illustrated guided journal from Breathe magazine.

How do you feel your best when you've had a hard day or suffered a setback? Through thought-provoking writing prompts, encouraging affirmations, and friendly essays from the editors of Breathe magazine, this journal presents a tool kit of approachable Sterling strategies, gentle reminders, and actionable advice for taking the world by storm. 9781454944003 Whether you're listing your favorite pick-me-ups for when you've had a bad day, 1454944005 celebrating your favorite qualities, or learning how to practice self-compassion, you will Pub Date: 12/14/2021 $16.95/$25.50 Can. discover what helps you thrive and feel fulfilled. Hardcover Contributor Bio 128 Pages A bestseller on the newsstand, Breathe brings you mindfulness for a calmer and more all in color Self-Help / Journaling relaxed you. This body-and-soul guide to a happier, healthier life includes five sections SEL045000 in each issue: well-being, living, mindfulness, creativity, and escape. Series: Breathe Magazine Journals 8.5 in H | 5.5 in W Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 29 Journal Therapy for Overcoming Burnout 366 Prompts for Renewal and Stress Management Kathleen Adams Key Selling Points

Will be the first guided journal on the market to focus exclusively on burnout The book's blend of science-backed stress management techniques, principles from cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices will appeal to readers looking for an approachable but hardworking guided journal Since the World Health Organization included burnout in its International Classification of Diseases in 2019, burnout has entered mainstream conversations about mental health

Summary This 366-day journal presents research-backed therapeutic writing prompts and accessible advice to understand, cope with, and manage burnout.

Sterling In our increasingly busy world, burnout has become more common. Described as a 9781454943587 1454943580 collection of symptoms that arise from chronic work-related stress, burnout can reduce Pub Date: 1/4/2022 productivity, and leave you feeling exhausted, cynical, and alienated from others. In $17.95/$26.95 Can. this new addition to the Journal Therapy series, Kathleen Adams and a team of fellow Trade Paperback psychotherapists draw from clinical experience to create daily writing prompts to 272 Pages support those experiencing burnout. The journal's programmatic approach helps you all in 2-color Self-Help / Self-Management build skills and take actionable steps to feel better. Restorative exercises, prompts that SEL024000 facilitate mindset shifts, and calls to observe your emotions provide guidance and Series: Journal Therapy empower you to care for your mental well-being. 8 in H | 5.4 in W Contributor Bio Kathleen Adams, LPC, is a psychotherapist who has pioneered the field of journal therapy since 1985. She is the founder of the Center for Journal Therapy and the Therapeutic Writing Institute. In 2019 she created Journalversity, an online school offering short courses for personal journal writers. She is the author of Journal Therapy for Calming Anxiety, the New York Times bestselling Journal to the Self, and 12 other books. Kathleen has won five national awards for her distinguished service to the field, including the Morris Morrison Education Award for excellence and innovation in standards-based training. Website: JournalTherapy.com Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 30 The Art of War Journal James Trapp Key Selling Points • A beautifully packaged journal • The perfect gift for enthusiasts of classical Chinese thought • Features an insightful quotation from Sun Tzu's The Art of War on each page Summary The Art of War Journalis the perfect place for you to record your thoughts and be inspired by ancient Chinese military wisdom.

You don't have to be a soldier to seek wisdom from Sun Tzu's The Art of War. The classic Chinese text is commonly applied today to corporate strategy and used by anyone who thinks that daily life—whether that's dealing with your boss, a real estate Amber Books agent, your landlord—can be a bit of a battle. Each lined page of The Art of War 9781838861018 Journal has ample space for your thoughts and notes, and features a quotation from 1838861017 Pub Date: 8/3/2021 Sun Tzu's famous and much-read work. The book is robust enough to be unpacked and $19.95/$29.95 Can. repacked. You could fill the pages of this journal sitting on a mountaintop, on a railway Hardcover platform, in your office lunch hour, or in the privacy of your own home. Beautifully 160 Pages made with traditional Chinese bookbinding techniques, this is more than a all in 2-color hard-wearing book. It is something exquisite to be cherished. Self-Help / Journaling SEL045000 Contributor Bio 8.3 in H | 6.5 in W James Trapp is the author of Chinese Characters: The Art and Meaning of Hanzi, Chinese Proverbs, and also has translated a bestselling new multilingual edition of Sun Tzu's The Art of War. A Chinese-language graduate of the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, he teaches Mandarin and was previously an Education Officer on the China Collection at the British Museum. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 31 He's Not Lazy Empowering Your Son to Believe In Himself Adam Price Key Selling Points

The hardcover edition of He's Not Lazy (Sterling 2017) has sold 25,000+ copies, and has gone back to press 10 times. Social media: Author maintains a blog (dradamprice.com), and also tweets regularly on adolescence and motivation Author writes a monthly column for Psychology Today Author lectures nationally to parents and educators Secondary market: Parents whose children have ADHD as well as motivation issues

Summary “Clinical psychologist Price offers one of the most significant books of the year in this new look at an old problem—the underperforming teenage boy… Sterling Price’s book brings an important voice to a much needed conversation.” 9781454943532 145494353X —Library Journal (Starred review) Pub Date: 10/19/2021 $19.95/$29.95 Can. On the surface, capable teenage boys may look lazy. But dig a little deeper, writes child Trade Paperback psychologist Adam Price in He’s Not Lazy, and you’ll often find conflicted boys who 288 Pages want to do well in middle and high school but are afraid to fail, and so do not try. This Family & Relationships / Life book can help you become an ally with your son, as he discovers greater Stages FAM003000 self-confidence and accepts responsibility for his future. 9 in H | 6 in W Contributor Bio Adam Price, PhD, a clinical psychologist and author, has worked with children, adolescents, and their families for more than 25 years. He is an expert in learning disabilities and ADHD. Dr. Price lectures nationally to parents and educators, and has trained numerous clinicians in family and child therapy. He has written for both academic and popular publications, including The Wall Street Journal and Family Circle Magazine, and currently writes a column for Psychology Today. Dr. Price maintains a private practice in New York City and Chatham, NJ. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 32 Take Charge of Your Grades, Take Charge of Your Life: A Guide for Teens A Step-by-Step Guide to Doing Better in School Adam Price Key Selling Points

Author's previous book with Sterling, He's Not Lazy, on which the workbook is based, has sold 27,059 net units (Ebook: 7,700 copies net), and has gone back to press 10 times Social media: Author maintains a blog (dradamprice.com) and also tweets regularly on adolescence and motivation Author writes a monthly column for Psychology Today Author lectures nationally to parents and educators Secondary market: Parents whose children have ADHD and associated motivation problems Sterling Parents will be encouraged to buy a copy of He's Not Lazy as a companion to the 9781454944256 workbook 1454944250 Pub Date: 10/19/2021 $19.95/$29.95 Can. Summary Trade Paperback A relatable, interactive workbook designed to help teenage boys acknowledge 176 Pages and overcome their issues with poor academic motivation. The book also all in 2-color offers parents advice and exercises to help them become their son's ally, Family & Relationships / Life rather than his adversary. Stages FAM003000 11 in H | 8.5 in W This teen-friendly, hands-on, activity-oriented workbook offers a unique approach to school success: there are no study skills here—instead boys are challenged to examine the reasons they procrastinate and encouraged to be honest about their values and goals. Each short chapter delivers its message through illustrations, exercises, and stories about real teens that hit close to home. The tone is edgy (and often entertaining), with no punches pulled. The author’s aim is clear: to help teens reassess their strategy of disengagement. Parents will immediately see the appeal of the workbook because it offers the direction and lessons their sons refuse to hear from them—while keeping them involved in the process. Contributor Bio Adam Price, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, expert in learning disabilities and ADHD, and author of Sterling’s He’s Not Lazy (2017). He has written for both academic and popular publications, including The Wall Street Journal and Family Circle Magazine. He currently writes a column for Psychology Today and maintains a private practice in New York City and Chatham, NJ. Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 33 Witch's Brew Magickal Cocktails to Raise the Spirits Shawn Engel, Steven Nichols Key Selling Points

A party in a book (that can also increase psychic power, protect you from evil, and get you in touch with the goddess within) from an experienced author of witchcraft books Cocktails crafted by an award-winning writer and mixologist Includes invocations and rituals to pair with finished drinks Expert knowledge on magickal ingredients, including the energetic properties of each drink Atmospheric photos throughout

Summary Sterling Epicure Drink deliciously and magickally with this exquisite compendium of potent 9781454942863 mystical beverages, with witchy wisdom from author Shawn Engel and 145494286X expertly crafted cocktails from mixologist Steven Nichols. Pub Date: 8/17/2021 $16.95/$25.50 Can. Hardcover For thousands of years, witches young and old have concocted mysterious potions to heal, to divine the future, to get in touch with the energies of the planet—and just to 144 Pages all in color have fun. In this enchanting compendium of 40 drink recipes, mystical maven Shawn Carton Qty: 40 Engel shares her thoughts on what to imbibe for power, energy, and amusement. Cooking / Beverages Written in tandem with the award-winning cocktail writer and developer Steven CKB006000 Nichols, this collection presents a broad range of drinks for every purpose. Whether it's 7 in H | 5 in W a trio of beverages celebrating the energies of the maiden, mother, and crone (with notes of pomegranate, fig, and smoke respectively), or an eminently sippable mint-based money magick brew for prosperity, this book is a party with a purpose. Not only are these drinks fun and shareable, they also contain ingredients with ancient magickal significance. For example, the “Keep it Hexy” is not only a delicious vodka-based cocktail perfect for kick-starting a memorable evening, it also contains black pepper to return a hex to sender, sage to cleanse an evil eye, and blackberries for protection. All recipes include energetic properties and plenty of information about magickal ingredients and why they've been used to address certain ills for millennia; some even come with invocations and rituals to amplify their power. Contributor Bio Shawn Engel is the brand strategist and spiritual mentor behind Witchy Wisdoms. She is the author of Cosmopolitan's Love Spells (Sterling) and Power of Hex (Chicago Review Press). She has over 100,000 followers on social media, spanning Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter under the handle @witchywisdoms.

Steven Nichols is an award-winning bartender and cocktail curator working in Jersey City, NJ. His cocktails have been featured in multiple publications, including Forbes. He showcases his work on Instagram @shake_n_swizzle. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 34 RV Cooking Made Easy 100 Simply Delicious Recipes for Your Kitchen on Wheels Heather Schlueter Key Selling Points

The RV industry is worth $114 billion and has grown rapidly due to COVID. 46 million Americans will take an RV trip in the next 12 months (RV Industry Association) Cooking in an RV and, specifically, the need for truly RV-specific cookbooks is a hugely discussed topic in RV Facebook groups (collectively, @600,000 members and growing). This book will answer that need Author is looking to co-market the book with RV sales and supply stores in Arizona, her home state. Arizona is a destination spot for many RVers-and RV sales, repair, and supply stores do well there Author's blog & social media stats: The Spicy Apron Blog: 70,000 page views per month; The Spicy Apron Cooking Show on YouTube: @30,000 subscribers; The

Sterling Epicure Spicy Apron Pinterest: 100,000 monthly views & 10,000 followers; The Spicy 9781454944294 Apron https://thespicyapron.com: 70,000 pageviews per month 1454944293 Pub Date: 1/18/2022 Summary $19.95/$29.95 Can. Wire-O Now RVers can enjoy all the pleasures of home cooking while they’re on the road with 100 simple recipes that beautifully address the unique challenges of 176 Pages all in color cooking in an RV. Cooking / Courses & Dishes CKB101000 Finally, here is a cookbook that addresses the unique challenges of cooking in an RV: 8.3 in H | 5.4 in W Storage and countertop space is limited; power consumption is always a concern; water usage is critical; refrigerator and pantry space is at a premium; and a small propane cooktop and oven are often the only options for cooking in an RV. The author confidently manages all of those challenges with 100 easy-to-make recipes that brilliantly exploit a minimal numbers of ingredients (and pots), and which deliver delicious, comforting, easy-to-clean-up meals. Now RVers can enjoy all the conveniences of home cooking while they’re on the road. Contributor Bio Heather Schlueter, JD, is a Scottsdale, AZ-based attorney turned CEO turned food blogger and RV aficionada. She is so ardent about RVing and cooking that it has become the primary focus of her successful food blog and YouTube channel The Spicy Apron. Schlueter is the author of Sterling Epicure’s Cooking with Your Instant Pot® Mini and The Instant Pot® Holiday Cookbook. Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 35 DIY Vegan Cooking Visual Recipe Cards Michi Mathias Key Selling Points • Illustrated recipe cards for uncomplicated vegan cooking using simple ingredients • Presented in a unique box that acts as an easel for the recipe cards-making it easy to view while cooking! • Almost-wordless, at-a-glance instructions that are perfect for visual learners and creative cooks! • Veganism is increasing exponentially among Western populations-over 600K people identify as vegan in the UK and more than 19 million in the USA

Liminal 11 • UN experts reported in August 2019 that switching to a plant-based diet can help 9781912634255 fight climate change 1912634252 Pub Date: 8/3/2021 Summary $24.95/$37.50 Can. Cards Illustrated vegan recipe ideas that are easy to follow, healthy, and delicious!

50 Pages DIY Vegan Cooking is a recipe box featuring 50+ illustrated vegan recipe ideas on 50+ full-color cards Cooking / Vegan oversized cards. This is a different kind of cookbook. You won’t find many precise CKB125000 measurements, or specific instructions here. You will find a clear visual guide for 5.5 in H | 5.5 in W making uncomplicated good food from simple, real ingredients. The recipe ideas in DIY Vegan Cooking are hand drawn with very little text, so it’s easy to see the whole cooking process at a glance. Perfect for visual thinkers who enjoy being creative and improvising in the kitchen! The cards are divided into four sections, and there are extra note cards to make some of your own. Contributor Bio Michi Mathias makes hand-drawn illustrations and observational comics with pen & ink and watercolor. She is especially happy when she can help people by doing good things for the world, working with universities, community organizations, small businesses, and environmental campaign groups, among others. She has self-published a few magazines and comics, sometimes about the absurdities and annoyances of real life, and is drawing her first graphic novel, which is the retelling of a true story from 1897. Follow her on Instagram @michi.mathias. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 36 Once Upon a Kitchen 101 Magical Recipes Leslie Bilderback Key Selling Points - 101 recipes to delight, inspired by legends and stories throughout time - Author is a top chef featured on Food Network who has written 17 books, including Mug Cakes, which sold nearly 125,000 copies - Includes a magical menus section with suggestions for different party themes using recipes from the book Summary Make magic in your very own kitchen with 101 recipes inspired by Harry Potter, Tolkien, King Arthur, Star Wars, Disney, and more!

For lovers of legends, wizards, enchantment, and (of course) food, Once Upon a Kitchen celebrates all things magical. Author and top chef Leslie Bilderback has created Get Creative 6 101 recipes inspired by classic books, movies and TV shows. She draws from sources 9781640210707 as rich and varied as The Lord of the Rings, Arabian Nights, the Star Wars saga, 1640210709 Pub Date: 10/12/2021 Grimm’s fairy tales, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the Potterverse. $24.95/$37.50 Can. Hardcover Enjoy Mrs. Potts’s Tea Poached Salmon; Scheherazade’s Arabic Coffee and Cardamom 256 Pages Cookies; Gandalf’s Cold Chicken and Pickles; Jedi Ration Bars; Rapunzel’s Rampion all in color Salad; Mary Poppins’s We Are Not a Codfish and Chips; a Coconut Shrimp Green Curry Carton Qty: 10 “Witches Brew” in honor of Macbeth; and Mulan’s Dragon Fruit Pops. Cooking / Comfort Food CKB127000 Contributor Bio 9.5 in H | 7 in W Leslie Bilderback is a classically trained chef, Certified Master Baker (CMB), culinary instructor, food writer, and culinary historian. She received her classical culinary training at the California Culinary Academy, and worked in several well-regarded restaurants, including Postrio in San Francisco, and most recently the Michelin starred N/Naka in Los Angeles. She was executive chef for Le Cordon Bleu America, taught in the LA Unified School District’s Nutrition Network program, and taught culinary arts for the U.S. Navy. She won Food Network’s Sweet Genius (season 3, episode 9, “Dream- Catching Genius”). She’s written many cookbooks and writes a monthly food column in Arroyo Magazine. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 37 The Great Outdoors Cookbook Over 100 Recipes for the Campground, Trail, or RV Melanie Jenkinson Key Selling Points

Breathtaking, mouthwatering photography-both of the recipes and outdoors Camping and outdoor activities are tremendously popular, with those enthusiasts spending almost $2B annually on products alone The variety of recipes, prep methods, and identifiers for which type of campsite works best for each recipe make this cookbook unique in the field Author founded and manages website Trailforked.com and social media platforms with more than 5K followers

Summary Sterling Epicure Whether you’re on the highway, trail, or totally off the grid, Trail Forked is 9781454943488 your go-to for delicious and inspired recipes for your outdoor adventures. 1454943483 Pub Date: 8/3/2021 $22.95/$34.50 Can. With more than 100 highly original and creative recipes for delicious breakfasts, Trade Paperback lunches, dinners, and snacks, Trail Forked solves what outdoor adventurers have been struggling over for years: How to make tasty, hearty, and nutritious camp food. Say 176 Pages all in color good-bye to those sad, dehydrated dinners, full of sodium and fillers that can leave you Carton Qty: 20 feeling listless and bloated. Trail Forked shows you how, with just a few tools and the Cooking / Methods right ingredients, you can make nutritious, even sumptuous, meals off the grid, on the CKB060000 trail, or in the comfort of your RV. Banana Bread Pancakes, Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle 10.9 in H | 8.5 in W Salad, and Blackened Salmon with Pineapple and Thai Basil Salsa are just a few examples. Handy icons for each recipe describe what you’ll need in your camp kitchen to prepare the dish. Also included are recipes for spices, condiments, sauces, and drinks, plus tips for foraging. Finally, Trail Forked includes loads of gorgeous full-color photography of some of the most beautiful places in the US, as well as facts and stories of the conservation groups who will receive a portion of the proceeds of this book to help in their efforts to continue this important work. Contributor Bio Melanie Jenkinson is on a mission to lessen the mystery of making great food in the great outdoors. Since 2013, she has shared her methods, developing recipes to empower like-minded outdoor enthusiasts to cook delicious food to match the beautiful scenery they enjoy. Follow her online at TrailForked.com or connect with @TrailForked on social media. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 38 Vice President Kamala Harris Her Path to the White House Malaika Adero Key Selling Points

Harris's popularity has never been higher; she will ride the wave of anticipation at the start of her new position in the new administration and beyond A perfect keepsake for her legions of admirers The first photographic biography of her journey to the White House, gorgeously illustrated with inspiring photography, quotes, and speeches throughout Published to coincide with Mother's Day promotional opportunities; also special sales opportunities with African American, South Asian American, and Caribbean interest groups Sterling In the same format, and by the same packager, as our best-selling Michelle 9781454943785 Obama: A Photographic Journey 1454943785 Pub Date: 10/5/2021 $29.95/$44.95 Can. Summary Hardcover with dust jacket The first fully illustrated book on Kamala Harris’s life and work, a

192 Pages retrospective that celebrates and honors her barrier-breaking achievements. all in color Carton Qty: 12 When Kamala Harris became vice president of the United States, she made history as Biography & Autobiography the first woman, first Black person, first South Asian American, and first Caribbean / Political American to hold the office. This stunning book covers Harris’s life from her childhood BIO010000 in Berkeley to her Howard College years, charting the many firsts she has carried with 10.9 in H | 9.1 in W her throughout her legal and senatorial careers. It also explores Harris’s presidential campaign, her family (her husband, Doug Emhoff, is the first Second Gentleman and the first Jewish vice presidential spouse), the inauguration and her first months in the White House, and includes sidebars giving historical context to Black and female representation in government. Harris’s inspiring journey is brought to life with 120 photographs, quotes, highlights from notable speeches, and insightful commentary from Malaika Adero.

Contributor Bio Malaika Adero has held editorial positions in the publishing industry for more than thirty years, mainly at Simon & Schuster and Amistad Press, working on books by Walter Mosley, Prince, T. D. Jakes, Gordon Parks, Zane, and Miles Davis. She is the author of A Black Woman Did That: 42 Boundary-Breaking, Bar-Raising, World- Changing Women, and Up South: Stories, Studies, and Letters of This Century’s African-American Migration; and coauthor of The Mother of Black Hollywood with Jenifer Lewis and Speak, So You Can Speak Again: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston. Now an independent book developer and literary agent at her company, Adero’s Literary Tribe, she works with individuals and corporations as an editor and writer. She is based in New York City and Atlanta. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 39 September 11 The 9/11 Story, Aftermath and Legacy Robert De Niro Key Selling Points

We are releasing the book in August to take advantage of the news cycle that will be surrounding the 20th anniversary of 9/11 The AP's wire service will distribute a feature story about the book (with photos) to the 1,300 daily papers that own the AP; the AP wire is picked up by around 15,000 media outlets, including almost every daily newspaper, as well as the major broadcast media and web-news sites, reaching about 200 million US readers per day The AP will promote the book on its Twitter feed (15.1 million followers), and on Sterling its mobile app 9781454943594 Will be a unique look at the subject-first fully illustrated history paired with 1454943599 contemporary articles, similar to the "real time" approach used in Victory: World Pub Date: 8/3/2021 $35.00/$52.50 Can. War II in Real Time Hardcover with dust jacket

224 Pages Summary all in color A commemoration of the 20th anniversary of 9/11 as told through stories and Carton Qty: 10 photographs from The Associated Press—covering everything from the events History / United States of that tragic day to the rebuilding of the World Trade Center and beyond. HIS036070 This important and comprehensive book commemorates the 20th anniversary of 10.9 in H | 9.1 in W September 11 as told through stories and images from the correspondents and photographers of The Associated Press—breaking news reports, in-depth investigative pieces, human interest accounts, approximately 175 dramatic and moving photos, and first-person recollections. AP’s reporting of the world-changing events of 9/11; the heroic rescue efforts and aftermath; the world’s reaction; Operation Enduring Freedom; the continuing legal proceedings; the building of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City as a place of remembrance; the rebuilding of downtown NYC and much more is covered. Also included is a foreword by Robert De Niro. The book tells the many stories of 9/11—not only of the unprecedented horror of that September morning, but also of the inspiring resilience and hope of the human spirit.

Contributor Bio The Associated Press is an independent, not-for-profit news cooperative headquartered in New York City. The AP teams in over 100 countries tell the world’s stories, from breaking news to investigative reporting. The AP provides content and services to help engage audiences worldwide, working with companies of all types, from broadcasters to brands. The events of September 11, 2001, galvanized all AP news bureaus around the globe, and many of the key journalists who reported at the time and in the years that followed have contributed personal reflections exclusively for this project.

Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 40 Abandoned Places of World War I Neil Faulkner Key Selling Points – Superb color photographs from Europe to the Middle East – Expert text explains the fascinating stories behind over 100 military and nonmilitary installations – Includes bunkers, forts, trenches, guns and other military installations Summary From the preserved remains of the mighty Przemyśl fortress to the underwater wreckage of German warship SMS Scharnhorst near the Falkland Islands, Abandoned Places of World War I features more than 150 striking photographs from around the world.

An overgrown concrete bunker at Ypres; a rusting gun carriage in a field in Flanders; Amber Books perfectly preserved trenchworks at Vimy, northern France; a rocky mountaintop 9781838860455 observation post high in the Tyrolean mountains. More than 100 years after the end of 1838860452 World War I, the conflict's legacy can still be seen from Europe to the South Atlantic. Pub Date: 11/2/2021 $29.95/$44.95 Can. Abandoned Places of World War I explores more than 100 bunkers, trench systems, Hardcover with dust jacket tunnels, fortifications, and gun emplacements from North America to the Pacific. Included are defensive structures, such as Fort Douaumont at Verdun, the site of the 224 Pages 150 color photos Western Front's bloodiest battle; the elaborately constructed tunnels of the Wellington History / Military Quarry, near Arras, designed to provide a safe working hospital for wounded British HIS027090 soldiers; and crumbling concrete pill boxes in Anzac Cove, Turkey. Series: Abandoned 11.7 in H | 9 in W Contributor Bio Dr. Neil Faulkner is a conflict archaeologist and historian specializing in the First World War. He is editor of Military History Matters and author of countless articles, numerous academic papers, and more than 15 books, including In Search of the Zeppelin War: An Archaeology of the First Blitz and Lawrence of Arabia's War: the Arabs, the British, and the Remaking of the Middle East in WWI. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 41 Amazing Temples of the World Michael Kerrigan Key Selling Points • 180 color photographs of stunning temples from every part of the world • Expert text explains the stories behind more than 150 temples • Includes Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Taoist, Egyptian, Greek, Roman and other temples Summary Organized by continent, Amazing Temples of the World offers the reader an intimate portrait of some spectacular and unusual places of worship dating from the fourth millennium BCE to the present.

Ornate or spartan, immense or intimate, from the Middle East to California, this book features such impressive places of worship as the Mahabhodi Temple, India, built in the location where Buddha is thought to have achieved enlightenment; the fifth-century Amber Books 9781838860943 BCE Temple of Confucius in Qufu, China, the largest Confucian temple in the world; 1838860940 Abu Simbel, in southern Egypt, the great carved monument to the Pharaoh Ramses II; Pub Date: 11/2/2021 the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, the spiritual home of the world's 25 million $29.95/$44.95 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket Sikhs; and the Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Neasden, London, the biggest Hindu temple outside India. Illustrated with 180 photographs, Amazing Temples of the World 224 Pages includes more than 150 places of worship, from Ancient Greece and Rome, through 180 color photos Photography / Subjects & Themes traditional synagogues to modern Buddhist, Taoist, and Sikh temples. PHO001000 11.7 in H | 9 in W Contributor Bio Michael Kerrigan was educated at St. Edward's College and University College, Oxford, England. He is the author of The History of Death, The Roman Emperors: A Dark History, Ancients In Their Own Words, World War II Plans That Never Happened, and American Presidents: A Dark History. He is a columnist, book reviewer, and feature writer for publications including the Scotsman and the Times Literary Supplement. Michael Kerrigan lives with his family in Edinburgh. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 42 Ancient Egypt The Cradle of Civilization Peter Mavrikis Key Selling Points – Packed with more than 150 color photographs of ancient Egyptian ruins – Lively, accessible text explains the history and fascinating story behind each entry – Will enthrall anyone with an interest in ancient history, civilizations, and Egypt

Amber Books Summary 9781838860936 Featuring monuments and obelisks, hieroglyphics and jewelry, funerary 1838860932 Pub Date: 10/5/2021 masks, tombs and mausoleums, mummies of cats and statues of falcon- $29.95/$44.95 Can. headed gods, Ancient Egypt includes outstanding photographs and captions. Hardcover with dust jacket

224 Pages From the Neolithic cave paintings in Wadi Sura—created long before it was a desert 150 color photos when the region was savannah grassland—to the Valley of the Kings, to the rock-cut History / Ancient temples at Abu Simbel, and from the vast temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor to HIS002030 the funerary mask of Tutankhamun and, of course, to the pyramids and the Sphinx, 8.4 in H | 11.4 in W Ancient Egypt is a hugely colorful guide to the surviving wonders of Egyptian antiquity. Today the exceptional beauty and scale of the antiquities is legendary, drawing millions of visitors to Egypt's monuments each year. Arranged by historical era, the book takes the reader along the ancient settlements that were established on the banks of the River Nile. Through beautiful photographs and expert captions, the reader gains an understanding of how ancient Egypt developed its trade links and became such a powerful and wealthy force across North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean. Alongside the world-famous places, there are also fascinating, lesser-known entries, such as the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the bent pyramid at Dahshur, and the Statue of Khaefre. Contributor Bio Peter Mavrikis has written and edited books for over 25 years. He enjoys writing about history, science, and nature. He was also the Editorial Director for Barron's Educational Series and Kaplan, where he ran the foreign language and study guide divisions. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 43 The Book of Tea Japanese Tea Ceremonies and Culture Okakura Kakuzo Key Selling Points – A beautifully packaged book made using traditional Chinese bookbinding techniques – Both a spiritual work and one that explains and celebrates the art of the Japanese tea ceremony – A hugely influential book on western thinking in the 20th century Summary With a new introduction, this is an exquisitely produced edition of a classic text made using traditional Chinese bookbinding techniques.

“Tea began as a medicine and grew into a beverage,” are the opening words of Okakura Kakuzō’s The Book of Tea, written in English in 1906 for a Western audience. The book is a long essay celebrating the secular art of the Japanese tea ceremony and Amber Books linking its importance with Zen Buddhism and Taoism. It is both about cultural life, 9781838861094 aesthetics, and philosophy, emphasizing how Teaism, a term Kakuzō coined, taught the 1838861092 Japanese many things—most importantly, simplicity, which can be seen in Japanese art Pub Date: 11/2/2021 $24.95/$37.50 Can. and architecture. Looking back at the evolution of the Japanese tea ceremony, Kakuzō Hardcover argues that Teaism, in itself, is one of the profound universal remedies that two parties could sit down to. While the West had scoffed at Eastern religion and morals, it held 96 Pages color & b-w illus. throughout Eastern tea ceremonies in high regard. History / Asia HIS021000 Contributor Bio Series: Chinese Bound Classics Okakura Kakuzō (1862-1913) was a Japanese scholar who contributed to the 10.4 in H | 7.7 in W development of arts in Japan and the promotion of Asian culture to the West. He wrote his major books in English. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 44 Bushido Illustrated The Soul of Japan Inazo Nitobe Key Selling Points – Ideal for anyone interested in leadership, the Samurai, and Japanese culture – Features a new introduction and editorial notes – Color illustrations enhance the text throughout to make an attractive volume Summary Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding and with a timeless design, Bushido Illustrated: The Soul of Japan includes the classic Inazo Nitobe text with a new introduction and colorful illustrations throughout.

"Chivalry is a flower no less indigenous to the soil of Japan than cherry blossom" are the opening words to Inazo Nitobe's Bushido: The Soul of Japan. It was 1900 and

Amber Books Inazo, a Japanese academic living in the USA, had been prompted to write the book 9781838860899 after an American professor had wondered how the Japanese imparted moral education 1838860894 to their children if schools didn't offer any religious instruction. The answer, Inazo Pub Date: 10/5/2021 realized, was through Bushido. Bushido is the chivalric code of moral principles that the $29.95/$44.95 Can. Hardcover Samurai followed: rectitude, courage, benevolence, respect, honesty, honor, and loyalty. Influenced by Confucianism, Shinto, and Zen Buddhism, it tempers the violence 160 Pages all in color of a warrior with wisdom and serenity. Alongside Sun Tzu's The Art of War and History / Asia Machiavelli's The Prince, Inazo's book has become influential among military and HIS021000 corporate leaders looking for ways to manage their people and overcome their Series: Chinese Bound Classics opponents. 10.4 in H | 7.7 in W Contributor Bio Born in 1862, Inazo Nitobe began learning English at the age of nine. He entered Tokyo Imperial University before studying politics and international relations at John Hopkins University. Nitobe taught at Sapporo Agricultural College from 1891 to 1897, before moving to the USA, where Bushido: The Soul of Japan was published in 1900. From 1903 to 1919 he held a professorship at Kyoto Imperial University. Following the end of World War I, he attended the Versailles Peace Conference in 1918, then served as Under-Secretary General of the League of Nations from 1919 to 1926. He was also the chairman of the Institute of Pacific Relations from 1929 until his death in 1933. Nitobe published many scholarly books as well as books for general readers. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 45 Naval Warfare 1914-1918 Tim Benbow, Dennis Showalter Key Selling Points

Part of a six-volume series on WWI Accessible text by expert authors brings the subject to life Contains eye-witness accounts from participants in the war Packed with color maps and action photographs throughout

Summary With the aid of numerous black-and-white photographs, many previously unpublished, The History of World War I series recreates the battles and campaigns that raged across the surface of the globe, on land, at sea, and in the air. Amber Books 9781838861186 Packed with over 300 photographs, complemented by full-color maps, Naval Warfare 1838861181 Pub Date: 8/3/2021 provides a detailed guide to the background and conduct of World War I naval $29.95/$44.95 Can. operations, describing the struggle to win control of the high seas around the globe. It Trade Paperback describes the actions at sea between the German High Seas Fleet and the British Royal 224 Pages Navy, as well as the U-boat threat to merchant shipping from North America. Naval b-w photos & illus. throughout Warfare includes such battles as Coronel, the Falklands, Jutland, Dogger Bank, and History / Military Zeebrugge, and the eventual fate of the German Fleet at Scapa Flow. Detailed maps HIS027090 Series: The History of World War I accompany boxes explaining key events, personalities, and vessels. 9.7 in H | 7.7 in W Contributor Bio Tim Benbow has taught international relations and strategic studies at Oxford and then spent two years at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, teaching officers from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. In 2004, he joined the Defence Studies Department of Kings College, London, at the UK Defence Academy. He is the Academic Director of the Advanced Amphibious Warfare Course, the Maritime Historian on the High Command and Staff Course, and is on the council of the Corbett Centre for Maritime Policy Studies. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 46 The Eastern Front 1914-1920 Michael S. Neiberg, David Jordan, Dennis Showalter Key Selling Points • Part of a six-volume series on WWI • Accessible text by expert authors brings the subject to life • Contains eye-witness accounts from participants in the war • Packed with color maps and action photographs throughout Summary With the aid of numerous black-and-white photographs, many previously unpublished, The History of World War I series recreates the battles and campaigns that raged across the surface of the globe, on land, at sea, and in the air.

Amber Books The Eastern Front describes the conflict between the three Central Powers of Germany, 9781838861179 Austria and Turkey, and Russia, from the invasion of East Prussia to the 1920 Russo- 1838861173 Pub Date: 8/3/2021 Polish War. It includes such battles and campaigns as Tannenberg, the Masurian Lakes, $29.95/$44.95 Can. the Brusilov Offensive, the Russian surrender, and the battle for Warsaw. Detailed Trade Paperback maps accompany boxes explaining key events, personalities, and weapons. 224 Pages b-w photos & illus. throughout Contributor Bio History / Military Michael S. Neiberg is Professor of History and Chair of War Studies at the United States HIS027090 Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. His published work specializes on the First Series: The History of World War I and Second World Wars in global context. The Wall Street Journal named his Dance of 9.7 in H | 7.7 in W the Furies: Europe and the Outbreak of World War I (Harvard University Press) one of the five best books ever written about that war. In October 2016 Oxford University Press published his Path to War, a history of American responses to the Great War in Europe, 1914-1917, and in July 2017 Oxford published his Concise History of the Treaty of Versailles. In 2017 he was awarded the Médaille d'Or du Rayonnement Culturel from La Renaissance Française, an organization founded by French President Raymond Poincaré in 1915 to keep French culture alive during the First World War.

David Jordan is Senior Lecturer at the Joint Services Command and Staff College, Shrivenham, where he teaches Intermediate and Advanced Staff courses. He joined the Defence Studies Department of Kings College London in June 2000 from the University of Birmingham. He is Chairman of the Board of Examiners for the MA in Defence Studies. He is the author of several books, including The Timeline of World War II, Wolfpack, and the History of the French Foreign Legion. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 47 The Balkans, Italy & Africa 1914-1918 David Jordan, Dennis Showalter Key Selling Points ?– Part of a six-volume series on WWI – Accessible text by expert authors brings the subject to life – Contains eye-witness accounts from participants in the war – Packed with color maps and action photographs throughout Summary With the aid of numerous black-and-white photographs, many previously unpublished, The History of World War I series recreates the battles and campaigns that raged across the surface of the globe, on land, at sea, and in the air.

The Balkans, Italy & Africa describes conflicts, from the Austrian defeat of Serbia, to Amber Books the battles in the Italian Dolomites and the British attempts to capture German 9781838861216 colonies in Africa. It includes such campaigns as the battle for Belgrade, Isonzo, 1838861211 Pub Date: 10/5/2021 Caporetto, Vittoria Veneto, and Lake Doiran. Detailed maps accompany boxes $29.95/$44.95 Can. explaining key events, personalities, and weapons. Trade Paperback

224 Pages Contributor Bio b-w photos & illus. throughout David Jordan is Senior Lecturer at the Joint Services Command and Staff College, History / Military Shrivenham, where he teaches Intermediate and Advanced Staff courses. He joined HIS027090 the Defence Studies Department of Kings College London in June 2000 from the Series: The History of World War I University of Birmingham. He is Chairman of the Board of Examiners for the MA in 9.7 in H | 7.7 in W Defence Studies and is the author of several books, including The Timeline of World War II, Wolfpack and the History of the French Foreign Legion. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 48 Gallipoli & the Middle East 1914-1918 Edward J. Erickson, Dennis Showalter Key Selling Points ?– Part of a six-volume series on WWI – Accessible text by expert authors brings the subject to life – Contains eye-witness accounts from participants in the war – Packed with color maps and action photographs throughout Summary With the aid of numerous black-and-white photographs, many previously unpublished, The History of World War I series recreates the battles and campaigns that raged across the surface of the globe, on land, at sea, and in the air.

Gallipoli & the Middle East describes the conflict between Turkey, known as the Amber Books Ottoman Empire, and Russian and British Empires for control of the Middle East, most 9781838861223 notably the failed assault on the Dardanelles in 1915. It includes such battles and 183886122X Pub Date: 10/5/2021 campaigns as Kut, Suvla Bay, Jerusalem, Baghdad, and Sarikamish. Detailed maps $29.95/$44.95 Can. accompany boxes explaining key events, personalities, and weapons. Trade Paperback

224 Pages Contributor Bio b-w photos & illus. throughout Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Edward J. Erickson served in the regular United States History / Military Army for 25 years as a field artillery officer. His assignments included airborne, HIS027090 mechanized, and nuclear artillery units in Germany, Turkey, and the United States. He Series: The History of World War I served in the Third Armored Division at the Battle of Wadi Al Batin in 1991 and in the 9.7 in H | 7.7 in W Fourth Infantry Division during the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Colonel Erickson is a Turkish linguist and has several postgraduate degrees including a PhD from the University of Leeds. He is the author of four books and numerous articles about the Ottoman Army in the period 1908-1922. Colonel Erickson and his wife, Melanie, live in Norwich, NY, where he teaches history. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 49 The Western Front 1914-1916 Michael S. Neiberg, Dennis Showalter Key Selling Points - Part of a six-volume series on WWI - Accessible text by expert authors brings the subject to life - Contains eye-witness accounts from participants in the war - Packed with color maps and action photographs throughout Summary With the aid of numerous black-and-white photographs, many previously unpublished, The History of World War I series recreates the battles and campaigns that raged across the surface of the globe, on land, at sea, and in the air.

Amber Books The Western Front 1914-1916 describes the opening two years of the war in the West, 9781838861193 from the initial German invasion of Belgium and France, to the stalemate after the 183886119X Pub Date: 9/7/2021 Somme. It includes such battles and campaigns as the Battle of the Marne, Mons, $29.95/$44.95 Can. Ypres, Champagne, the Somme, and Verdun. Detailed maps accompany boxes Trade Paperback explaining key events, personalities, and weapons. 224 Pages b-w photos & illus. throughout Contributor Bio History / Military Michael S. Neiberg is Professor of History and Chair of War Studies at the United States HIS027090 Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. His published work specializes on the First Series: The History of World War I and Second World Wars in global context. The Wall Street Journal named his Dance of 9.7 in H | 7.7 in W the Furies: Europe and the Outbreak of World War I (Harvard University Press) one of the five best books ever written about that war. In October 2016 Oxford University Press published his Path to War, a history of American responses to the Great War in Europe, 1914-1917, and in July 2017 Oxford published his Concise History of the Treaty of Versailles. In 2017 he was awarded the Médaille d'Or du Rayonnement Culturel from La Renaissance Française, an organization founded by French President Raymond Poincaré in 1915 to keep French culture alive during the First World War. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 50 The Western Front 1917-1918 Andrew Wiest, Dennis Showalter Key Selling Points - Part of a six-volume series on WWI - Accessible text by expert authors brings the subject to life - Contains eye-witness accounts from participants in the war - Packed with color maps and action photographs throughout Summary With the aid of numerous black-and-white photographs, many previously unpublished, The History of World War I series recreates the battles and campaigns that raged across the surface of the globe, on land, at sea, and in the air.

Amber Books The Western Front 1917-1918 describes the final two years of the war as the Entente 9781838861209 were boosted by the entry of America on their side, and the Germans struggled to take 1838861203 Pub Date: 9/7/2021 advantage of the Russian defeat. It includes such battles and campaigns as Third $29.95/$44.95 Can. Ypres, also known as Passchendaele, Vimy Ridge, Operation Michael, Belleau Wood, Trade Paperback and Amiens. Detailed maps accompany boxes explaining key events, personalities, and 224 Pages weapons. b-w photos & illus. throughout History / Military Contributor Bio HIS027090 Andrew Wiest is University Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Series: The History of World War I Southern Mississippi and Founding Director of the university's Dale Center for the 9.7 in H | 7.7 in W Study of War and Society. He is author of many books including The Illustrated History of World War I and The Boys of '67, and co-author of Campaigns of World War II: The Pacific War, The Illustrated History of the Vietnam War, and Strategy and Tactics: Infantry Warfare. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 51 World War I Illustrated Atlas Campaigns, Battles & Weapons from 1914 to 1918 Michael S. Neiberg Key Selling Points - Contains more than 180 color maps and 40 photographs - Expert text puts the maps in historical context Summary With expert, accessible text and accompanying archival photographs, this complete atlas provides an invaluable work of reference for both the general reader and the serious student of World War I.

World War I Illustrated Atlas is a comprehensive visual guide to this complex conflict. In fine detail, it plots the exact course of the land, sea, and air campaigns, enabling Amber Books the reader to trace the ebb and flow of the fortunes of all sides. With more than 180 9781838860912 maps, every theater of war is covered—from the Western Front to Penang, from 1838860916 Gallipoli to Galicia, from Dogger Bank to Dalmatia, from Romania to Rhodesia, and Pub Date: 9/7/2021 $29.95/$44.95 Can. from the Falklands to Togo and the Sinai desert. All the maps have been specially Hardcover with dust jacket commissioned from an expert cartographer. Each map is designed to highlight a 192 Pages particular aspect of the war—thus maps vary in shape and size, with some giving a 180 color & b-w photos & illus. global perspective while others depict the exact movement of armed forces on land, History / Military sea, or in the air. Battles such as Jutland, the Somme, Cambrai, and the Gallipoli HIS027090 campaign are shown in great detail. All maps are accompanied by an explanatory key. 10.4 in H | 8 in W Contributor Bio Michael S. Neiberg is Professor of History and Chair of War Studies at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. His published work specializes on the First and Second World Wars in global context. The Wall Street Journal named his Dance of the Furies: Europe and the Outbreak of World War I (Harvard University Press) one of the five best books ever written about that war. In October 2016 Oxford University Press published his Path to War, a history of American responses to the Great War in Europe, 1914-1917, and in July 2017 Oxford published his Concise History of the Treaty of Versailles. In 2017 he was awarded the Médaille d'Or du Rayonnement Culturel from La Renaissance Française, an organization founded by French President Raymond Poincaré in 1915 to keep French culture alive during the First World War. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 52 The Marines in World War II From the Defence of Wake Island to Okinawa Michael E. Haskew Key Selling Points

Accessible account of the engagements of the US Marines from 1941-45 Features the Marines' weaponry, landing craft and aircraft Includes 160 color and b/w photographs, maps and artworks

Summary The Marines in World War IIcharts the combat history of the Marines from Wake Island to Okinawa, covering every major battle in between: Guadalcanal, Kwajalein Atoll, Bougainville, Saipan, Guam, and Peleliu, to

Amber Books name just a few. 9781838860905 1838860908 In addition to chronicling these hard-fought battles, the book also examines the Pub Date: 8/3/2021 important role played by Navajo code talkers, the development of Marine Corps $29.95/$44.95 Can. Trade Paperback aviation, the little-known role of Marines in the European theater, and the story behind the iconic "Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima" photograph. Today, the Marines are best 224 Pages 160 color & b-w photos & illus. remembered as the gritty, determined combat force that matured rapidly, learned hard History / Military lessons, took on the committed defenders of the Empire of Japan, crossed the Pacific HIS027180 Ocean island by island, and fought, bled, died—and won. 9.6 in H | 7.3 in W Contributor Bio Michael E. Haskew is the editor of WWII History Magazine and The World War II Desk Reference with the Eisenhower Center for American Studies. He is the author of The Sniper At War, The Encyclopedia of Elite Forces in World War II, Order of Battle: Western Allied Forces of WWII, and The Italian Campaign in World War II. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 53 Military Aircraft World's Greatest Fighters, Bombers and Transport Aircraft from World War I to the Present Thomas Newdick Key Selling Points – 52 of the world's greatest fighters, bombers, transport and reconnaissance planes – Superb color artworks and photographs and full technical specifications – Expert text provides detailed background on development and service history Summary Military Aircraft features 52 of the most important military aircraft of the last hundred years.

The book includes all the main types, from biplane fighters and carrier aircraft to

Amber Books tactical bombers, transport aircraft, multirole fighters, strategic strike aircraft, and 9781838861285 stealth bombers. Featured aircraft include: the Fokker Dr.1 triplane, the legendary 1838861289 fighter flown by German flying ace Manfred von Richthofen, the “Red Baron,” during Pub Date: 11/2/2021 World War I; the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, Japan's highly maneuverable fighter that $29.95/$44.95 Can. Hardcover dominated air-to-air combat in the early part of the Pacific War; the tank-busting Il-2 Shturmovik, the most produced aircraft in World War II; the Harrier jump jet, a vertical 224 Pages 200 color photos take-off and landing (VTOL) fighter that has been in service for more than 40 years; History / Military the B-2 Spirit bomber, an American precision strike aircraft used in recent conflicts in HIS027140 Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan; and the F-22 Raptor, an air superiority fighter with 10.5 in H | 8 in W state-of-the-art stealth technology that makes it almost invisible to radars. Each entry includes a brief description of the model's development and history, a profile view, key features, and specifications. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, Military Aircraft is a colorful guide for the military aviation enthusiast. Contributor Bio Thomas Newdick is an aviation and defense writer and editor. He is author of The Essential Aircraft Identification Guide: Modern Military Airpower 1990–Present, The World's Greatest Military Aircraf,t and Technical Guide: Japanese Aircraft of World War II. He is the editor of Air Forces Monthly and a regular contributor to Combat Aircraft and Aircraft Illustrated magazines. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 54 Tanks World's Greatest Armoured Fighting Vehicles from World War I to the Present Michael E. Haskew Key Selling Points – Over 50 of the world's greatest tanks from 1916 to the present day – Superb color artworks and photographs with full technical specifications – Expert text provides detailed background on development and service history Summary Tanks features 52 of the best armored fighting vehicles from World War I to the present day.

Beginning with the prototype Mark V Male in 1917, the book ranges from World War I, World War II, through the Cold War, and up to the highly sophisticated tanks that have

Amber Books seen recent service in wars in the Balkans, Caucasus, and Middle East. From the Soviet 9781838861292 T-34 and German Panther tanks of World War II to the M1A2 Abrams, Challenger 2, 1838861297 and T-90 of the present day, Tanks is an expert examination of the most successful Pub Date: 11/2/2021 tanks of the past hundred years. Each entry is examined over two spreads and includes $29.95/$44.95 Can. Hardcover a brief description of the tank's development and history, a color profile artwork, photographs, key features, and specifications tables. Packed with more than 200 224 Pages 200 color photos artworks and photos, Tanks is a colorful guide for the military historian and military History / Military technology enthusiast. HIS027240 10.5 in H | 8 in W Contributor Bio Michael E. Haskew is the editor of WWII History Magazine and The World War II Desk Reference with the Eisenhower Center for American Studies. He is the author of The Sniper at War, The Encyclopedia of Elite Forces in World War II, Order of Battle: Western Allied Forces of WWII, and The Italian Campaign in World War II. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 55 Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child Harvey Kubernik, Ken Kubernik Key Selling Points - This will be the most up-to-date illustrated biography of Hendrix's life and work on the market - The focus on his musicianship, the authentic voices from people who knew and worked with him, and the stunning artwork will set this book apart - Will be in a new, cooler format; like the Beastie Boys Book Summary A unique tribute to Jimi Hendrix featuring contributions by those who knew and worked with him, enhanced with images by the most renowned rock photographers of the era.

The legendary Jimi Hendrix shook the music world to its very soul as a musical and lyrical innovator, until his untimely death in 1970 at only 27 years of age. Yet his body of work remains timeless and universal, touching old and new fans alike. In this Sterling unprecedented volume, acclaimed rock journalists Harvey and Kenneth Kubernik 9781454937388 1454937386 celebrate Hendrix: his life, his music, and his legacy. Their multi-voice narrative Pub Date: 10/19/2021 weaves together his incredible story. There are fascinating behind-the-scenes $30.00/$45.00 Can. contributions from the scenemakers and musicians of the time, including previously Hardcover unpublished excerpts from interviews with the recording, producing, and engineering 304 Pages principals from throughout Hendrix’s career, with a focus on his music. Along with all in color stunning photographs and memorabilia, Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child is the ultimate Carton Qty: 12 Music / Individual Composer & keepsake for Hendrix fans. Musician MUS050000 Contributor Bio 9.5 in H | 6.5 in W Harvey Kubernik’s work has been published nationally in Melody Maker, Variety, Goldmine, the Los Angeles Times, MOJO, and Record Collector News. His books include The Story of the Band: From Big Pink to the Last Waltz, 1967: A Complete Rock History of the Summer of Love, Canyon of Dreams, Neil Young: Heart of Gold, and Leonard Cohen: Everybody Knows. He lives in Los Angeles.

Kenneth Kubernik is a former editor of Music Connection magazine. He has contributed to Variety, the Los Angeles Times, and MIX magazine. He is the coauthor of The Story of the Band, and served as an editorial consultant on 1967 and Canyon of Dreams. He lives in Los Angeles. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 56

Monster(Revised) The True Story of the Jeffrey Dahmer Murders Anne E. Schwartz Key Selling Points

Written by the Milwaukee Journal reporter who broke the case; a sought-after speaker on the subject Timed to coincide with a Netflix scripted series on Dahmer by acclaimed producer-director Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story, People vs. O.J. Simpson, Ratched); predicted to air fall 2021 Plus: filmmaker Joe Berlinger (Conversations with a Killer: Ted Bundy Tapes, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, Murder Among the Mormons) is doing a 3-part Netflix documentary on Dahmer at the same time; author working with producers and will be interviewed Will include new interviews with principals involved in the case (e.g., the medical examiner who did the autopsies, the detective who got Dahmer's confession, Dahmer's attorney and psychiatrists, the prosecuting DA) discussing their Sterling 30-year perspective 9781454944133 1454944137 Summary Pub Date: 9/28/2021 $17.99/$26.99 Can. The real story of the shocking Jeffrey Dahmer murders, as told by the Trade Paperback Milwaukee Journal reporter who broke the story—from the dramatic scene when police first entered Dahmer's apartment to the lasting repercussions of 256 Pages b-w illus the case today. True Crime / Murder TRU002010 One night in July 1991, two policemen saw a man running handcuffed from the 8.5 in H | 5.5 in W apartment of Jeffrey Dahmer. Investigating, they made a gruesome discovery: three human skulls in Dahmer’s refrigerator and the body parts of at least 11 more people scattered throughout the apartment. Shortly after, Milwaukee Journal reporter Anne E. Schwartz received a tip that would change her life. Schwartz, who broke the story and had exclusive access to the principals involved, details the complete, inside story of Dahmer’s dark life, the case, and its aftermath: the horrific crime scene and the shocking story that unfolded; the forensics; the riveting trial; and Dahmer’s murder in prison. With approximately 12 images. Contributor Bio Anne E. Schwartz is a veteran print and broadcast journalist, author, and a nationally recognized trainer about strategic communication and public relations for emergency management professionals as an adjunct professor of the National Criminal Justice Training Center. She served as communications director for the Milwaukee Police Department for eight years. In 1991, as a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal, she broke the story of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 57 Lumberjack The History, the Lore, the Life Lauren Jarvis Key Selling Points

The first book on the market to explore the lumberjack in an illustrated format The lumberjack aesthetic has become a popular fashion and lifestyle trend, especially among urban-dwelling 20- and 30-somethings A memorable gift for the "lumbersexual" in your life

Summary Sterling A charming illustrated guide to the lumberjack that celebrates the 9781454943549 profession’s impact on fashion, pop culture, and more. 1454943548 Pub Date: 10/26/2021 $19.95/$29.95 Can. The traditional lumberjack look and way of life isn't just for those who work in the Hardcover woods anymore. This illustrated guide celebrates everything that has made the 144 Pages lumberjack an iconic figure. Alongside fascinating essays about the history of the all in color profession, you'll find expert tutorials for working with an ax, grooming tips for Social Science / Popular Culture maintaining a full-body beard, field guides to woodland animals, and homestyle recipes SOC022000 traditionally served at logging camps. There's no need to have experience in wielding 8 in H | 8 in W an ax or felling a tree to enjoy the light-hearted advice and thrilling tales in this gift-worthy guide. Contributor Bio Lauren Jarvis is an editor, writer, and photographer specializing in adventure, wildlife, and conservation. She has traveled extensively in North America and across the world’s other six continents, taking on challenges including canoeing the Yukon River and trekking to Everest Base Camp. She is the travel editor of Breathe magazine, the former editorial director of National Geographic Kids magazine, a regular contributor to National Geographic, and coauthor of the annual Visit USA Travel Planner. She is based in the UK. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 58 The Founding Myth Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American Andrew L Seidel, Susan Jacoby, Dan Barker Key Selling Points

The issue of church vs. state is more relevant than ever in today's ever-heated political climate Books on democracy and atheism are strong categories; this book's provocative focus makes it stand out Hardcover received rave reviews from Los Angeles. Review of Books, PW, Salon, NY Journal of Books, GQ UK, and many more Foreword author, Susan Jacoby, is a New York Times bestselling author (Age of American Unreason, 2005, Random House) Preface is by Dan Barker, co-president of the Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) and author of God: The Most Unpleasant Character in All Fiction; FFRF can help push this book again: FFRF has 32,000 members and more than 539,000 social media followers (469,000 on FB, 70,000 on Twitter); Seidel has 28,470 Sterling followers on FB, 30,600 followers on Twitter 9781454943914 1454943912 Pub Date: 10/12/2021 Summary $17.95/$26.95 Can. Was America founded on Judeo-Christian principles? Are the Ten Trade Paperback Commandments the basis for American law? In the paperback edition of this 368 Pages critically acclaimed book, a constitutional attorney settles the debate about Carton Qty: 33 religion’s role in America’s founding. Religion / Atheism REL004000 9 in H | 6 in W In today’s contentious political climate, understanding religion’s role in American government is more important than ever. Christian nationalists assert that our nation was founded on Judeo-Christian principles, and advocate an agenda based on this popular historical claim. But is this belief true? The Founding Myth answers the question once and for all. Andrew L. Seidel builds his case by comparing the Ten Commandments to the Constitution and contrasting biblical doctrine with America’s founding philosophy, showing that the Declaration of Independence contradicts the Bible. Thoroughly researched, this persuasively argued and fascinating book proves that America was not built on the Bible and that Christian nationalism is un-American. Includes a new epilogue reflecting on the role Christian nationalism played in fomenting the January 6, 2021, insurrection in DC and the warnings the nation missed. Contributor Bio Andrew L. Seidel lives in Madison, WI, and works as a constitutional attorney at the Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org), litigating cases involving religion and the Constitution. He has appeared on Fox and Friends, MSNBC, and the O’Reilly Factor; numerous radio shows; speaks and writes extensively about religious freedom; and has been profiled on BBC News, BuzzFeed, International Business Times, and more. Learn more about Andrew at: @AndrewLSeidel on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and http://andrewlseidel.com/. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 59 Birds of Prey Stunning Photographs of the World's Great Hunting Birds Tom Jackson Key Selling Points – 150 superb color photographs of the world's great hunting birds – Expert text explains the diet, survival and habitat of different birds of prey – Wide-ranging examples from North America to Europe, from Africa to Asia to Australasia Summary With full captions explaining how bird species hunt, feed, nest, and rear their young, Birds of Prey is a brilliant examination filled with eye-catching photographs of these beautiful creatures in the wild.

Birds of prey—or raptors—are some of the most captivating bird species in the world.

Amber Books Think of eagles and condors, vultures, hawks and kites, but also owls and ospreys. 9781838860950 Think of the peregrine falcon, which, reaching speeds of up to 200 mph, is the world's 1838860959 fastest animal—when diving. From the New World Caracaras to the Oriental Hobby, the Pub Date: 10/5/2021 Northern Goshawk to the Swamp Harrier to the European Merlin, Birds of Prey explores $29.95/$44.95 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket the fascinating life cycles, habitats, diets and, where applicable, migratory patterns, of more than 100 species from all around the world. They primarily hunt and feed on 224 Pages 150 color photos vertebrates that are large relative to the hunter. They have keen eyesight, able to spot Nature / Animals their prey from great distances, and strong feet equipped with talons for grasping or NAT043000 killing prey, and powerful, curved beaks for tearing flesh. In addition to hunting live 11.7 in H | 9 in W prey, most also eat carrion, at least occasionally, and vultures and condors eat carrion as their main food source. Contributor Bio Tom Jackson is a leading natural history writer based in the United Kingdom. As an author and contributor, he has worked on more than 60 books. A zoology graduate from the University of Bristol, he has also worked as a zookeeper and in safari parks in Zimbabwe. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 60 Monkeys Apes, Gorillas and Other Primates Tom Jackson Key Selling Points – 150 superb color photographs of monkeys and apes socializing, eating, communicating and tending to their young – Expert text explains the diet, survival and habitat of different monkey and ape species from around the world – Includes wide-ranging examples from every part of the planet Summary With full captions explaining how each species act in a group, communicate, hunt and feed, and rear its young, Monkeys is a brilliant examination in 150 outstanding color photographs of these remarkable primates.

Amber Books As our closest relatives in the animal world, monkeys have always fascinated and 9781838861001 amused humans in equal measure. Monkeys is an outstanding collection of 1838861009 photographs showing these complex, intelligent animals in their natural habitat. Pub Date: 11/2/2021 $29.95/$44.95 Can. Arranged in chapters covering anatomy, family, behavior, feeding, and young, Monkeys Hardcover with dust jacket features a wide variety of monkeys and apes, including baboons, gorillas, Orang Utans, 224 Pages macaques, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, marmosets, gibbons, mandrills, and 150 color photos chimpanzees. The smallest monkey is the pygmy marmoset, which can be just 4.6 Nature / Animals inches in length with a 6.8-inch tail and weighing just over 3.5 oz., while the massive NAT002000 Grauer's gorilla can weigh over 400 lbs. 11.7 in H | 9 in W Contributor Bio Tom Jackson is a leading natural history writer based in the United Kingdom. As an author and contributor he has worked on more than 60 books. A zoology graduate from the University of Bristol, he has also worked as a zookeeper and in safari parks in Zimbabwe. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 61 Arctic Life Inside the Arctic Circle Claudia Martin Key Selling Points - 190 superb color photographs of wildlife, landscapes and the impact of humans - Expert text explains the fascinating stories behind the images presented - Wide selection from all countries that have territory lying within the Arctic Circle: Russia, USA, Canada, Greenland, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland Amber Books 9781838860479 Summary 1838860479 Pub Date: 9/7/2021 Arctic: Life Inside the Arctic Circlepresents a snapshot of what life is like in $29.95/$44.95 Can. the frosty world of this wintry paradise, its challenges far removed from those Hardcover with dust jacket of our own more temperate climate. 224 Pages 190 color photos The Arctic may be cold and remote, but it is far from being a barren wasteland; in fact, Travel / Pictorials TRV019000 it is teeming with life and activity, and is one of the most beautiful places on our planet. Arctic includes stunning photographs of the region's most inspiring landscapes 8.4 in H | 11.4 in W and the animal residents of this northernmost area of the world, and an insight into how industry, research, and tourism has impacted the terrain. Ranging across continents to the furthest, icy reaches of the Arctic Circle, this book travels from Russia and Scandinavia to Greenland, Canada, and the USA, taking in glaciers, icebergs, summer tundra, and sea ice. On this journey, we are introduced to such animals as the polar bears of Svalbard, get to know how the Arctic's human inhabitants operate and survive in an extreme environment, see how science and industry have changed the region, and revel in the sheer majesty of this dramatic realm, learning what, when viewed together, this can tell us about life in the frozen north. Contributor Bio Claudia Martin is a travel writer who has contributed to many guidebooks and magazines. She is also the author of books on history, geography, and culture for adults and young people. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 62 Rivers From Mountain Streams to City Riverbanks Claudia Martin Key Selling Points – 200 color photographs celebrating rivers from tributaries to deltas – Expert text explains the geographical, botanical and historical facts around each entry – Ranges from Europe to the Americas, from Asia to Africa, the Middle East to the Pacific

Amber Books Summary 9781838861025 Illustrated with more than 200 spectacular color photographs supported by 1838861025 Pub Date: 10/5/2021 expert captions, Rivers is a fascinating journey from the mountains to the sea. $29.95/$44.95 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket Being essential to the survival of civilizations, rivers run through mythology—think of 224 Pages ancient Egypt—and religion—think of the Ganges and Hinduism. And they continue to 200 color photos inspire writers and artists—think of Mark Twain's Mississippi and John Steinbeck's Travel / Pictorials TRV019000 Salinas. From the Ganges rising in the Himalayas to the Nile Delta, from the Amazon rainforest to the Bow River flowing out of the Rocky Mountains, from the Rhine to the 8.4 in H | 11.4 in W Rhone, Yangtze to the Mekong, Danube to the Volga to the Ebro, Rivers explores the grandest and most interesting rivers around the world. Arranged by continent, the book reveals the fascinating stories of how rivers have supported and shaped civilizations, the significance that rivers have gained in religion and myth, the battles that have been fought over them, the borders that they have marked, and how rivers have altered their courses, thus changing lives and livelihoods. Contributor Bio Claudia Martin is a travel writer who has contributed to many guidebooks and magazines. She is also the author of books on history, geography, and culture for adults and young people. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 63 Millie Marotta's Secrets of the Sea A Coloring Book Adventure Millie Marotta Key Selling Points

Millie Marotta's adult coloring books continue to fly off the shelves-books with original artwork and compilations of existing artwork have sold more than 8.5 million copies worldwide Coloring book enthusiasts welcome Millie's work with open arms, and she has become a household name for the coloring community The publication date offers opportunities for holiday promotions Lark Crafts 9781454711414 Summary 1454711418 Pub Date: 9/28/2021 Dive into oceans and coastlines and explore marvelous sea-dwelling animals $16.95/$25.50 Can. with bestselling artist Millie Marotta. Trade Paperback

96 Pages In the seventh installment of her wildly popular coloring book series, Millie Marotta b-w illus. throughout turns her attention to Earth’s seas, tide pools, beaches, and shorelines to showcase the Carton Qty: 30 amazing creatures that call these habitats home. Fans will find intricate drawings of Art / Techniques ART010000 familiar favorites and unfamiliar sights, including the marvelous whale shark, the Series: A Millie Marotta Adult graceful cormorant, and landscapes ranging from rolling sand dunes to mysterious kelp Coloring Book forests. 9.8 in H | 9.8 in W Contributor Bio Millie Marotta is a freelance illustrator working in her studio by the sea in a little corner of West Wales. She has developed a mild obsession with all things flora and fauna, which along with intricate pattern and detail, remains an ongoing theme in her art. She works in both traditional and digital media for editorial, advertising, merchandising, web, and textiles. Her clients range from Virgin Atlantic to Penguin Books. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 64 Women + Patterns + Plants A Self-Care Coloring Book Sarina Mantle Key Selling Points • Bold and beautiful line-work filled with fun, complex patterns to be colored in; lay-flat binding. • The original edition appeared in Essence magazine's "The best holiday gifts for the wellness and health lovers in your life" (Nov 2019). • Endorsed by musician India Arie! • Empowering, positive and affirming message. Summary Immerse yourself in divine feminine energy and wonderful natural images as Liminal 11 you fill in the pages of this spiritually nourishing coloring book, now with flexi 9781912634392 binding and a ribbon marker. 1912634392 Pub Date: 11/2/2021 $14.95/$22.50 Can. With illustrations that celebrate the wild woman, and the natural world she lives in, this Flexibound coloring book will inspire and energize you. Every bold line is symbolic of your own strength and empowerment, encouraging you to pour yourself fearlessly into the page. 100 Pages b-w illus. throughout Using pencils, felt pens, or any medium you desire, fill in these magical, richly Games & Activities / Coloring patterned images of women surrounded by flora and forest, in yoga poses, lost in Books dreams, and flourishing in the light. Along with the art, you’ll find haiku, reflections, GAM019000 and prompts to awaken the mind and heart. 9.8 in H | 8.3 in W Contributor Bio Sarina Mantle is an artist, vocalist, and designer who founded Wildsuga (wildsuga.com, @wildsuga on Twitter), an art, fashion, and lifestyle label inspired by womanhood, indigenous cultures, and sustainable, vintage dressmaking and textiles. Sarina also teaches creative workshops. She lives in London. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 65 The Art of Positivity 35+ Hopeful Coloring Projects Jane Maday Key Selling Points

Uniquely positive artwork to touch the heart from Jane Maday Basics on materials (colored pencils and markers like those available at arts-and- crafts specialty accounts) 35+ coloring pages

Summary Optimistic coloring pages from bestselling author Jane Maday.

Nurture your soul with 35+ hopeful coloring pages, along with front-of-the-book

Get Creative 6 instruction on basic materials for different effects. Set your worries free with this 9781684620289 wonderful activity to focus your mind on all the blessings in your life with these positive 1684620287 affirmations! Pub Date: 8/17/2021 $9.95/$14.95 Can. Contributor Bio Trade Paperback Jane Maday is an artist, illustrator, and author of several books, including Draw Baby 80 Pages Animals, Color Super Cute Animals, Adorable Animals Grayscale Coloring Book, Super b-w illus. throughout Carton Qty: 46 Cute World, and Nature's Sweet Moments. She began her career at age 14 as a Games & Activities / Coloring scientific illustrator for the University of Florida. After receiving a bachelor's degree Books from the Ringling College of Art and Design, she was recruited by Hallmark Cards as an GAM019000 illustrator. She left the corporate world after her children were born, and moved to 11 in H | 8.5 in W beautiful CO. Her work has adorned children's books, collector plates, ornaments, cards, t-shirts, garden flags, jigsaw puzzles, and much more. She has two children, a menagerie of animals, a garden for inspiration, and a husband to share it all. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 66 Dreamland Coloring Whimsical Worlds Renata Krawczyk Key Selling Points

High quality: The hand-drawn images are printed on one side of heavyweight, wood-free paper. Exciting new artist: Renata brings a fresh look to adult coloring. Her charming artwork was featured on My Modern Met: https://mymodernmet.com/renata- krawczyk-illustrations/ Instant art!: Perforated pages allow readers to color, frame, and hang their Get Creative 6 masterpieces. 9781684620340 1684620341 Summary Pub Date: 8/17/2021 $15.95/$23.95 Can. Step into a magical world of fanciful characters, animals, and landscapes that Trade Paperback will delight adult coloring fans of fairy tales, landscapes, and whimsical drawings. 96 Pages b-w illus. throughout Carton Qty: 34 Inspired by fairy tales and magical realism, artist Renata Krawczyk has created Games & Activities / Coloring illustrations that will delight fans of coloring intricate scenes of fantasy and wonder. Books GAM019000 The beautiful drawings include such charming scenes as cottages adorned with fairy 9.8 in H | 9.5 in W lights, delicate flowers, paper sailboats, tiny teacups, toadstools, hot-air balloons, unicorns, and more. Contributor Bio Artist Renata Krawczyk was born in a small village in Poland and lives in the city of Lodz. After graduating with a degree in biology, she got a degree in fine arts and worked as a graphic designer. She now devotes herself entirely to illustration. Renata creates illustrations on the border between magical realism and fairy tales. When she draws she starts with a tiny dot and builds the drawing piece by piece, filling it with tiny elements. She mostly draws with ink, but recently also started using mixed-media techniques with crayons, gouache, ink, and markers. Find her at www.behance.net/renaillustration and www.renaillustration.com Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 67 Secret Worlds A Magical Color and Search Journey Stephanie Law Key Selling Points - Includes works and hidden objects by a renowned artist - Celebrates natural, spiritual, and mythological worlds Summary An original twist on hidden pictures for all ages.

This collection of coloring pages celebrates the dreamlike art of Stephanie Law, with 30+ projects featuring intricate worlds of wonder and the beauty of nature, including dozens of hidden images within those artworks. Spark your imagination as you bring each image to life, finding secret treasures throughout the exquisitely detailed Get Creative 6 drawings. The answers are included in the back of the book. 9781684620333 1684620333 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 10/19/2021 Stephanie Law's images trace the boundary between dream and reality. She explores $16.95/$25.50 Can. Trade Paperback mythology in new contexts, chases tiny worlds of wonder from an insect's viewpoint, and highlights the beauty of growth and decay found in nature to create intricate 80 Pages b-w illus. throughout pieces. Stephanie has been a dancer for almost two decades, and she uses that Carton Qty: 40 experience of how the human body moves and emotes to create a bridge into her Games & Activities / Coloring artwork so that not only do the humans dance across the page, but the branches of her Books trees move with a sinuous grace, and the arrangement of inanimate elements has a GAM019000 choreographed rhythm and flow. Growing up in CA, Stephanie has been surrounded by 11 in H | 8.5 in W the wealth of natural inspiration all around her. Her career has moved through the illustration and gaming world, but in recent decades she has focused more on her own body of work, gallery shows, and publications. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 68 Masterpixels: Amazing Wildlife 120 Secret Coloring Patterns Diego Jourdan Pereira Key Selling Points - 120 color-by-pixel projects with color palette and answer keys - Enjoy the amazing discovery of beautiful wildlife emerging right before your eyes Summary Take a break and escape from the world with 120 color-by-pixel projects.

At first, readers have no clue what each completed picture might be. But follow the number guide, apply color, and watch each image emerge! A palette shows which color goes with which number, telling readers what colored pencils or markers they need. Answer keys are included in the back of the book. Get Creative 6 9781684620296 Contributor Bio 1684620295 Diego Jourdan Pereira is an artist, puzzle designer, and writer with a background in Pub Date: 11/16/2021 illustration, comic books, and graphic design. He's worked on licensed properties such $12.95/$19.50 Can. Trade Paperback as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers, Donald Duck, Grumpy Cat, LEGO, Mars Attacks!, Regular Show, Sesame Street, Star Wars, Toy Story, and WWE for an 128 Pages international clientele including DC Comics, DC Thomson Media, Dover, IDW Publishing, b-w illus. throughout Carton Qty: 28 Skyhorse, and Topps Company. He's worked for Simon & Schuster, Nickelodeon, Mirage Games & Activities / Coloring Studios, Titan Magazines, Worthwhile Books, and MAD Magazine, among others. He Books lives in Santiago, Chile. He studied design at Universidad del Pacifico in Chile, as well GAM019000 as at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NY. 11 in H | 8.5 in W Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 69 Masterpixels: Incredible Sea Life Diego Jourdan Pereira Key Selling Points - 120 color-by-pixel projects with color palette and answer keys - Enjoy the amazing discovery of beautiful marine life emerging right before your eyes Summary Take a break and escape from the world with 120 color-by-pixel projects.

At first, readers have no clue what each completed picture might be. But follow the number guide, apply color, and watch each image emerge! A palette shows which color goes with which number, telling readers what colored pencils or markers they need. Answer keys are included in the back of the book. Contributor Bio Get Creative 6 9781684620326 Diego Jourdan Pereira is an artist, puzzle designer, and writer with a background in 1684620325 illustration, comic books, and graphic design. He's worked on licensed properties such Pub Date: 11/16/2021 as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers, Donald Duck, Grumpy Cat, LEGO, Mars $12.95/$19.50 Can. Trade Paperback Attacks!, Regular Show, Sesame Street, Star Wars, Toy Story, and WWE for an international clientele including DC Comics, DC Thomson Media, Dover, IDW Publishing, 128 Pages Skyhorse, and Topps Company. He's worked for Simon & Schuster, Nickelodeon, Mirage b-w illus. throughout Carton Qty: 28 Studios, Titan Magazines, Worthwhile Books, and MAD Magazine, among others. He Games & Activities / Coloring lives in Santiago, Chile. He studied design at Universidad del Pacifico in Chile, as well Books as at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NY. GAM019000 11 in H | 8.5 in W Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 70 A Partridge in a Pear Tree Crochet the 12 Birds of Christmas Kerry Lord Key Selling Points

The Edward's Menagerie series has a strong track record, selling more than a total of 51,000 copies combined Publication is timed for winter holiday promotions A perfect gift for anyone interested in crocheting animals, figurines, or amigurumi Known for her line of luxury yarn, her darling stuffed animal designs, and popular Lark Crafts workshops, author Kerry Lord has an enthusiastic following in the crochet world 9781454711421 1454711426 Pub Date: 8/17/2021 Summary $16.95/$25.50 Can. Celebrate the season with 12 carol-inspired crochet patterns in this festive Hardcover addition to the Edward’s Menagerie series. 96 Pages all in color For this cheerful collection of projects, Kerry Lord takes inspiration from beloved Carton Qty: 30 Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas." You’ll crochet your way through each Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework CRA004000 verse to create a flock of feathered friends, including a hen, a goose, and of course, a Series: Edward’s Menagerie partridge. Beginner-friendly tutorials will help you pick up the essential techniques in a 7.9 in H | 7.9 in W snap, while whimsical character bios for each personality-packed bird will make you chuckle. Your finished creations will be a winning addition to any Christmas tree and are sure to delight anyone who finds them in a stocking. All patterns are written with US crochet terms. Contributor Bio Kerry Lord is the founder and creative director of the TOFT luxury yarn brand, a product of her successful family business the Toft Alpaca stud farm. Kerry is the author of Edward’s Crochet Imaginarium, Edward’s Crochet Doll Emporium, Edward's Menagerie: Dogs, Edward's Menagerie: The New Collection, and the How to Crochet Animals series. She lives in Rugby, UK. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 71 Vogue® Knitting Lace 40 Bold & Delicate Knits Key Selling Points * Project variety: Includes sweaters, dresses, shawls, and accessories. * Varying complexity: With patterns that include simple accessories, easy lace inserts, allover complex patterning, and everything in between, knitters of every skill level will be enticed. * Breathtaking photography: Knitters will be enthralled by the stunning photographs of the included patterns. * Favorite patterns: Collecting favorite patterns from the issues, this is a one-stop collection that will excite knitters and fans of Vogue Knitting magazine. * Value: Purchasing each pattern separately would cost $240 dollars, but this collection costs only $24.95 for a savings of nearly 90%. Summary Sixth&Spring Books 9781970048063 Vogue Knitting Lace collects more than 40 lace accessories, shawls, sweaters, 1970048069 and dresses from Vogue Knitting magazine for a diverse collection that will Pub Date: 10/19/2021 leave knitters breathless. $24.95/$37.50 Can. Hardcover Delicate yet bold, lace is one of knitting's most beloved and beautiful techniques. 168 Pages all in color Diverse in every possible way, this collection includes many different types of projects Carton Qty: 18 over a range of skill levels. Fingerless gloves, hats, shawls, pullovers, cardigans, and Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework dresses are all included, varying in complexity from small lace inserts to easy repeats CRA016000 to overall complex patterning. A great collection for both those just starting to dabble 10.3 in H | 9 in W with lace and those experienced in the technique, Vogue Knitting Lace packs beauty and value into a stunning package. Contributor Bio Originally founded by Condé Nast in 1932, Vogue Knitting magazine, now published by Soho Publishing, is the most respected and recognizable fashion knitting magazine in the world. The Vogue Knitting brand encompasses the magazine, knitting resource and pattern books, Vogue Knitting LIVE, a series of consumer shows that attract more than 15,000 knitters annually, destination trips and cruises, a hit podcast, and much more. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 72 Figure It Out! Faces & Expressions The Complete Guide for the Beginning Artist Christopher Hart Key Selling Points •Best-selling author: Christopher Hart is the world's best-selling author of how-to-draw books with more than 8 million copies sold.•Latest in the best-selling Figure It Out! series—the first to focus on the face•Broad appeal: Fine artists, illustrators, and cartoonists will gain valuable knowledge to incorporate into their work.•Simplified approach: Focuses on what is most important in drawing the head without going into detailed anatomy, which can be intimidating•Diversity: Illustrations represent a variety of ages and backgrounds Summary The enduring Figure It Out! series turns its focus to drawing the face and Drawing with Christopher Hart facial expressions! 9781684620357 168462035X Christopher Hart's bestselling Figure It Out! books have taught thousands of artists to Pub Date: 11/16/2021 $19.95/$29.95 Can. draw the human figure. His clear step-by-step illustrations and instructions make Trade Paperback drawing people accessible, easy, and fun! In Figure It Out! Faces & Expressions, he uses the same approach to demystify the head and facial features. Topics include the 144 Pages all in color basic head types and shapes, facial features, facial hair, hairstyles, and eyeglasses and Carton Qty: 30 sunglasses. Hart then shows how to draw more than 40 different common facial Art / Techniques expressions, which will bring portraits to life. ART010000 Series: Christopher Hart Figure It Out! Contributor Bio 11 in H | 8.5 in W With more than 8 million copies of his books in print, Christopher Hart is the world's leading author of art instruction books. His titles frequently appear on the BookScan Top 50 Art list. They also have a huge international audience, having been translated into more than 20 languages. He offers artists accessible, generously illustrated, and clearly written step-by-step instruction on a wide variety of how-to-draw subjects, including manga, figure drawing, cartooning, comics, fashion, and animals. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 73 The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: Expressions & Poses Figure Drawing Essentials for the Aspiring Artist Christopher Hart Key Selling Points

Christopher Hart has taught millions of people to draw with his clear and friendly step-by-step approach to art instruction. The Master Guide to Drawing Anime series has been a major success, with the original series title regularly ranking among the top 2,000 of all books sold on Amazon. This book seamlessly combines two popular how-to-draw topics-figure drawing Drawing with Christopher Hart and anime. Better yet, Chris Hart is an expert in both! 9781684620364 The figure drawing instruction in this book can be applied to any style of drawing, 1684620368 Pub Date: 9/21/2021 offering invaluable lessons on proportions, angles, and poses of the body. $19.95/$29.95 Can. This is the only book currently on the market that specifically focuses on figure Trade Paperback drawing as a foundation for drawing anime. 144 Pages all in color Summary Carton Qty: 30 Art / Techniques The sixth book in the bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series ART004000 focuses on using principles of figure drawing to create anime characters and Series: Master Guide to Drawing scenes. Anime 11 in H | 8.5 in W In this new title, Christopher Hart combines two subjects he is well known for—figure drawing and anime. The classic concepts of figure drawing are a perfect place to start for the aspiring anime artist. This book shows readers how to apply basic figure- drawing principles to the anime style that fans love. Chris covers figure-drawing fundamentals—such as proportions, posture, and poses—along with the finishing touches that infuse characters with personality. For example, a simple hand gesture can define an entire scene! This book teaches readers how to draw hands and gestures, and also faces, contours, poses, clothing, scenes, and more. Each lesson offers tips and tricks that will demystify the drawing process, giving artists a solid figure-drawing foundation that they can apply to the anime style and beyond. Contributor Bio With more than 8 million copies of his books in print, Christopher Hart is the world's leading author of art instruction books. His titles frequently appear on the BookScan Top 50 Art list. They also have a huge international audience, having been translated into more than 20 languages. He offers artists accessible, generously illustrated, and clearly written step-by-step instruction on a wide variety of how-to-draw subjects, including manga, figure drawing, cartooning, comics, fashion, and animals. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 74 Sleeping in Late Weekend Crosswords Stanley Newman Key Selling Points

Sunday puzzles are larger than daily-sized puzzles, so solvers can really dig into the grid for an extended period of time Durable paper and a spiral binding means this book will last the entire time it takes to solve it; it won't be falling apart from a few erasures or a broken spine Answer section includes "fun facts" that shed a little light on select answers

Summary Go ahead and hit the snooze alarm ... these medium-hard Sunday-sized crosswords will be waiting for you whenever you're ready! If you've got a sharp pencil and a sharp mind, you will love delving into these super Puzzlewright Sunday-sized crosswords. They originally appeared in the Long Island newspaper 9781454929833 1454929839 Newsday, were crafted by an all-star lineup of constructors, and have been edited by Pub Date: 9/21/2021 puzzle expert Stanley Newman. Each puzzle features a creative theme, and every clue $10.95/$16.50 Can. has been vetted for accuracy. Also, beneath each answer grid are some fun facts, Wire-O which shed a little light on select answers. 96 Pages Carton Qty: 40 Contributor Bio Ages 17 And Up, Grades 12 And Up Stanley Newman, crossword editor for the Long Island newspaper Newsday, is Games & Activities / Crosswords syndicated worldwide to more than 200 daily, Sunday, and Internet newspapers. His GAM003000 puzzles have appeared regularly in Prevention, People, Sport, and Business Series: Sunday Crosswords Weekmagazines. Newman is the author or editor of more than 200 books and has 11 in H | 8.5 in W organized and conducted many puzzle and trivia events in the United States, including four seminars at the Smithsonian Institution and, in 2007, the first crossword tournament ever held at Yale University. He lives in NY with his wife and has three grown children. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 75 Hard as a Rock Crosswords: Super Hard Stanley Newman Key Selling Points

These are some of the toughest daily newspaper crosswords ever published A great book for puzzle experts who find that most so-called "hard" crosswords aren't challenging enough, and for people who are ready to take their solving game to the next level This series is designed to complement Stanley Newman's Easy as Pie series; these puzzles are as hard as those puzzles are easy Stanley Newman is a longtime constructor and editor that solvers trust High-quality paper and spiral binding provides an optimal solving experience

Summary Puzzlewright These super-tough crosswords are rock-solid entertainment for puzzle fans! 9781454944232 1454944234 Everyone looks forward to Saturday, but for some of us, it's not just because it's the Pub Date: 11/16/2021 weekend—it's when the newspapers publish their hardest crosswords. Hard as a Rock $9.95/$14.95 Can. Crosswords: Super Hard! features the hardest of the hard, with some of the twistiest, Wire-O most fiendishly misleading clues you'll ever have the pleasure of tearing your hair out 96 Pages over. This 96-page puzzle book features 72 themeless 15x15 crosswords from some of Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up the top puzzle makers in the country, with wide-open diagrams that will make you Games & Activities / Crosswords GAM003000 wonder "How did they even make this?" Expert solvers will love the challenge, and Series: Hard as a Rock Crosswords those who want to become expert solvers will enjoy the opportunity to hone their 10 in H | 8 in W skills. And if the puzzles ever make you feel at a loss for words, the answers are always in the back. Contributor Bio Stanley Newman, crossword editor for the Long Island newspaper Newsday, is syndicated worldwide to more than 200 daily, Sunday, and internet newspapers. His puzzles have appeared regularly in Prevention, People, Sport, and Business Weekmagazines. Newman is the author or editor of more than 200 books and has organized and conducted many puzzle and trivia events in the United States, including four seminars at the Smithsonian Institution and, in 2007, the first crossword tournament ever held at Yale University. He lives in NY with his wife and has three grown children. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 76 Hard as a Rock Crosswords: Really Hard Stanley Newman Key Selling Points

These are some of the toughest daily newspaper crosswords ever published A great book for puzzle experts who find that most so-called "hard" crosswords aren't challenging enough, and for people who are ready to take their solving game to the next level This series is designed to complement Stanley Newman's Easy as Pie series; these puzzles are as hard as those puzzles are easy Stanley Newman is a longtime constructor and editor that solvers trust High-quality paper and spiral binding provides an optimal solving experience

Summary Puzzlewright These super-tough crosswords are rock-solid entertainment for puzzle fans! 9781454944225 1454944226 Everyone looks forward to Saturday, but for some of us, it's not just because it's the Pub Date: 11/16/2021 weekend—it's when the newspapers publish their hardest crosswords. Hard as a Rock $9.95/$14.95 Can. Crosswords: Really Hard! features the hardest of the hard, with some of the twistiest, Wire-O most fiendishly misleading clues you'll ever have the pleasure of tearing your hair out 96 Pages over. This 96-page puzzle book features 72 themeless 15x15 crosswords from some of Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up the top puzzle makers in the country, with wide-open diagrams that will make you Games & Activities / Crosswords GAM003000 wonder "How did they even make this?" Expert solvers will love the challenge, and Series: Hard as a Rock Crosswords those who want to become expert solvers will enjoy the opportunity to hone their 10 in H | 8 in W skills. And if the puzzles ever make you feel at a loss for words, the answers are always in the back. Contributor Bio Stanley Newman, crossword editor for the Long Island newspaper Newsday, is syndicated worldwide to more than 200 daily, Sunday, and internet newspapers. His puzzles have appeared regularly in Prevention, People, Sport, and Business Weekmagazines. Newman is the author or editor of more than 200 books and has organized and conducted many puzzle and trivia events in the United States, including four seminars at the Smithsonian Institution and, in 2007, the first crossword tournament ever held at Yale University. He lives in NY with his wife and has three grown children. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 77 Chess Basics The quickest way to learn to play (and win) Nigel Short Key Selling Points

Nigel Short is a renowned chess Grandmaster and currently serves as vice president of the International Chess Federation A perfect, quick introduction to chess for beginning players and complete novices Clearly teaches the rules of the game and basic strategies and tactics Over 140 diagrams make it easy to follow along with the text

Summary The fastest way to learn everything you need to know to start playing chess. This book offers a complete, concise introduction to the rules and basic strategies of chess, perfect both for people completely new to the game and for beginners who know a little about the game but want to improve their skills. Author Nigel Short quickly explains the rules of chess and how to use chess notation; diagrams on every Puzzlewright page make it easy to follow along. Frequent chess problems accompany the text, 9781454944423 helping readers make sure they're fully absorbing the book's information. Once the 1454944420 basics are covered, readers will learn about opening moves, defending against attacks, Pub Date: 11/2/2021 $12.95/$19.50 Can. special tactics, checkmating opponents, and more. Buying this book is the right move Trade Paperback for anyone interested in chess! 96 Pages Contributor Bio all in color Games & Activities / Chess Chess expert Nigel Short earned the title of Grandmaster at the age of 19 and is a GAM001030 three-time winner of the British Chess Championship. He is currently the vice president 8.5 in H | 5.5 in W of the International Chess Federation. Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 78 Montague Island Memoirs All-New Mysteries and Logic Puzzles R. Wayne Schmittberger Key Selling Points

Unique structure and characters make this more compelling for solvers than just another book of logic puzzles with random names and situations Maps and diagrams throughout the book increase the feeling of immersion Fourth book in the popular Montague Island Mysteries series (over 56,000 copies sold) Author is the former editor of Games magazine and a well-known name in the world of puzzles High-quality paper and binding assure that this book will withstand repeated solving sessions Puzzlewright 9781454943556 1454943556 Summary Pub Date: 11/9/2021 Past and present meet on mysterious Montague Island. $10.95/$16.50 Can. Wire-O In this, the fourth book of the popular Montague Island Mysteries series of logic puzzle books (over 56,000 copies sold), Gordon Montague is working on his memoirs, which 96 Pages are filled with reminiscences (and puzzles) of his younger days, and his earliest Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up Games & Activities / Logic & Brain experiences on Montague Island. Helping Gordon review the manuscript is Taylor, who Teasers by now is a lifelong friend—but then something happens that gives Taylor’s presence GAM005000 on the island another urgent purpose. From Taylor's perspective, solvers will study Series: Montague Island Mysteries maps and blueprints, attend parties, meet dogs, plan a wedding, and more. 11 in H | 8.5 in W Contributor Bio R. Wayne Schmittberger was the editor of Games magazine for many years and is the author of several books, including New Rules for Classic Games and The Original Trivia Treasury. This is his fourth book in the popular Montague Island series. He lives in Holland, PA. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 79 Memory Puzzles to Exercise Your Mind Test Your Recall with 80 Photo Games Luke Sharpe Key Selling Points

Pictures are colorful and full of details to remember Improve your memory by keeping it strong and active Large trim (8"x9") and pictures bursting with color will make this a favorite for all

Summary How trained is your brain? Test your memory with these visually appealing puzzles! In this book, you’ll get the chance to see how well you can remember what you just Puzzlewright 9781454936381 saw—and then practice your skills to try to improve them! First, study each photo for 145493638X the given time limit, then turn the page for a list of questions about it. Some will be Pub Date: 10/19/2021 easy, asking about the most prominent images in the picture. Others, though, will be $12.95/$19.50 Can. Trade Paperback tricky, focusing on background details of fun, intricate images featuring flamenco dancers, tapestries, robot toys, emojis, gondolas, and much more. Test your memory 176 Pages and enjoy yourself… or solve with friends for a fun group activity! all in color Ages 17 And Up Games & Activities / Quizzes Contributor Bio GAM008000 Luke Sharpe is also the author of Memory Puzzles to Keep You Sharp and Brain- 9 in H | 8 in W Sharpening Memory Puzzles (both Sterling). Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 80 tokidoki Puzzle Book Key Selling Points

The first puzzle book to feature the adorable tokidoki characters Full-color images and high-quality paper make this an attractive purchase for any tokidoki fan or collector Fun puzzles appropriate for all ages offer a great opportunity for families to solve together An exciting new entry into adult activity books

Summary The first puzzle book featuring the collectible, cool, and kawaii characters of tokidoki! This full-color book gives tokidoki fans a chance to interactively immerse themselves in Puzzlewright the world of tokidoki, solving a variety of fun visual puzzles featuring the full range of 9781454944249 tokidoki favorites like Donutella, Adios, Cactus Friends, Unicornos, the Moofia, and 1454944242 many others. Solvers will enjoy examining all the details of tokidoki scenes to spot Pub Date: 10/5/2021 $12.99/$19.50 Can. differences, search for hidden objects, test their memory, and more. Trade Paperback Contributor Bio 96 Pages tokidoki, which translates to “sometimes” in Japanese, is an internationally recognized all in color Games & Activities / Puzzles and iconic lifestyle brand based on the vision of Italian artist Simone Legno and his GAM007000 partners, serial entrepreneurs Pooneh Mohajer and Ivan Arnold. Since debuting in 9 in H | 7 in W 2005, tokidoki has amassed a cult-like following for its larger-than-life characters and emerged as a sought- after global lifestyle brand. tokidoki offers an extensive range of products which include apparel, handbags, cosmetics, accessories, toys and more. As an innovative company, tokidoki is known not only for its eye-popping aesthetic and criminally cute characters but also its megawatt partnerships. Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 81 Star Battle Puzzles Jim Bumgardner Key Selling Points

Star Battle puzzles are fun, easy-to-understand logic puzzles with the same instant appeal of sudoku 300 puzzles of three different sizes will keep solvers busy for a long time Author Jim Bumgardner writes Star Battle puzzles for The New York Times (where they are called "Two Not Touch") High-quality paper will stand up to many solving sessions (and erasures, if you need them)

Summary Solvers will be over the moon about this huge collection of all-new logic puzzles! Star Battle is a growingly popular logic puzzle that, like sudoku, is simple to understand but offers a great deal of complexity and variety. In Star Battle, a 10x10 Puzzlewright grid is divided into 10 irregular regions of different sizes. Each row, column, and region 9781454943662 contain exactly two stars—and no stars in the grid may touch each other, even 1454943661 diagonally. This book contains a whopping 300 Star Battle puzzles, including short Pub Date: 11/2/2021 $9.95/$14.50 Can. sections with one-star puzzles (as a warmup) and three-star puzzles (for an extra Trade Paperback challenge). Author Jim Bumgardner also provides a helpful how-to-solve introduction,

192 Pages explaining the rules and some of the basic solving strategies. Games & Activities / Logic & Brain Teasers Contributor Bio GAM005000 Jim Bumgardner is a programmer, musician, artist, puzzle constructor, and teacher with 8.3 in H | 5.4 in W a passion for making software art and software toys. He regularly constructs Star Battle puzzles for The New York Times, where they are known as "Two Not Touch." Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 82 The Peaceful Mind Book of Mazes Dave Phillips Key Selling Points

Author Dave Phillips' mazes have been seen in cornfields, parks, playgrounds, and other locations around the world. 80 mazes with intricate mandala-like designs will keep solvers fascinated for a long time. Puzzles can help focus the mind and achieve a meditative flow state. High-quality paper will withstand erasing, should solvers need it.

Puzzlewright Summary 9781454943976 Lose yourself (literally!) in 80 intricate mandala-like mazes. 1454943971 Pub Date: 12/21/2021 In this collection, the 80 mazes by puzzlemaker Dave Phillips are beautiful enough that $11.99/$17.99 Can. you'll just want to gaze at them. But they're not simply lovely to look at: each is a Flexibound solvable maze in which a single path connects the outside to the center, and you have 128 Pages to uncover it in the richly detailed design. Games & Activities / Puzzles GAM007000 Contributor Bio Series: Peaceful Mind Puzzles A world-renowned maze and puzzle designer, Dave Phillips has over 40 years' 7 in H | 7 in W experience providing content for books, magazines, advertising, and electronic games. In partnership with Maize Quest, Phillips offers corn maze designs, walk-through mazes, and interactive games for locations throughout the world. He is the author of Zen of the Labyrinth (Puzzlewright). He lives in White Hall, MD. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 83 The Peaceful Mind Book of Sudoku Frank Longo Key Selling Points

Easy-to-medium sudoku from a master constructor of sudoku puzzles Logic puzzles can help focus the mind and achieve a meditative flow state High-quality paper will withstand erasing, should solvers need it

Summary Immerse yourself in the simple elegance of classic sudoku. In this book, prolific sudoku creator Frank Longo provides 100 classic sudoku, all from Puzzlewright easy to medium difficulty, in three different sizes. Most of the book features standard 9781454943983 9x9 puzzles, but any time you'd like to spend a little more time in the world of sudoku, 145494398X Pub Date: 12/21/2021 try one of the extra-large 10x10 or 12x12 puzzles! The difficulty levels are the same, $11.99/$17.99 Can. but the expanded grids provide a refreshingly different feel. Flexibound Contributor Bio 128 Pages Games & Activities / Sudoku Frank Longo is a freelance puzzle creator living in Hoboken, NJ. While he has had over GAM017000 3,000 crossword puzzles published since 1993, he has been focusing on the sudoku Series: Peaceful Mind Puzzles craze for the past several years. He has published nearly 100 sudoku books, with a 7 in H | 7 in W wide variety of titles such as The Official Book of Wordoku #1, #2, and #3; Oy Vey! Sudoku; 10x10 Sudoku; Absolutely Nasty Sudoku Level 1, 2, 3, and 4; The World’s Longest Sudoku Puzzle; The Sudoku Code (coauthored with Francis Heaney); andPuzzlewright Guide to Solving Sudoku (coauthored with Peter Gordon). More than 5 million puzzle books by Frank Longo have been sold. Illustrations Sterling Fall 2021 Adult Titles - p. 84 The Peaceful Mind Book of Japanese Logic Puzzles Key Selling Points

Nikoli are major innovators in the world of logic puzzles, and were the first to popularize sudoku in Japan before it became a worldwide craze Logic puzzles can help focus the mind and achieve a meditative flow state Three different puzzle types offer solvers a lot of variety Path-finding logic puzzles evoke the calm of a zen garden Elegant, visually appealing puzzle designs High-quality paper will withstand erasing, should solvers need it

Puzzlewright Summary 9781454943969 Tend the zen garden of your mind with three different types of Japanese logic 1454943963 Pub Date: 12/21/2021 puzzles. $11.99/$17.99 Can. This book features three different types of elegant, handcrafted Japanese logic puzzles Flexibound from Nikoli: masyu, yajilin, and suraromu (also called "slalom")—90 puzzles in all. The 128 Pages choice of puzzle types was inspired by the image of raking a zen garden, as each Games & Activities / Logic & Brain involves drawing a long, winding path. Like sudoku, the puzzles have simple- Teasers to-understand rules, and solvers will be able to ease into the book with plenty of easy- GAM005000 Series: Peaceful Mind Puzzles and medium-difficulty puzzles. 7 in H | 7 in W Contributor Bio Nikoli is the biggest name in puzzles in Japan, where it popularized sudoku before it became a craze in the rest of the world.