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LITTLE HARE BOARD BOOKS
Maisie Munro
Illustrations by Jenny Hale
A look at all the exciting things to do in shoes, featuring a cover with fun-to-touch fabric.
Young children will explore all the exciting places to go in boots, shoes, and slippers!
Maisie Munro worked as a children’s book editor and is the author of What’s the Time, Missie Mouse?
Jenny Hale is the illustrator of the Double Delight and Princess Poppets series.

Each: 9 pp • 6½ x 6½ • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Board Books


April • $5.95 (Can $6.95) Board Book • Little Hare Books

Boots
Boots are not just for wearing on your feet on rainy days—they are
for kicking up leaves, splashing in puddles, and wading in snow! Some-
times frogs even hide in them! Find out how much fun boots can be
in this cheerful book for the very young.
9781921272295

Shoes
Shoes are perfect for everything and everywhere. They are good for
walking and kicking and dancing the tango, and sometimes puppies
chew on them too! See how much fun shoes can be in this lively book
for the very young.
9781921272301

Slippers
Slippers are fun to wear because they are so warm and cozy. Featur-
ing fuzzy fabric and a die-cut shape, this is an exciting introduction
to all the things to do in house shoes—from snuggling toes to creep-
ing softly and even providing a cuddly bed for kittens to sleep in!
9781921272318

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What’s the Time, Missie Mouse?
Maisie Munro and Lorette Broekstra
The amusing Missie Mouse guides toddlers through a typ-
ical day in this engaging book that’s all about telling time.
At each hour of the day, it’s time to do something different.
In the morning it is time to eat breakfast, in the afternoon it
is time to play, and at night it is time to sleep. This engaging
look at the concept of time features flaps that allow young
readers to guess what activity the charming Missie Mouse is
up to! The cover of the book includes clock hands that in-
troduce time to very young. Maisie Munro worked as a chil-
dren’s book editor. Lorette Broekstra is the author of the Baby
Bear series and the Hugo series.
16 pp • 8½ x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3
Picture Books • 9781921272271 • April
$9.95 (Can $10.95) Trade Paper • Little Hare Books

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LITTLE HARE LIFT-THE-FLAP BOOKS

Who’s Yawning?
David Bedford and Leonie Worthington
Another irresistible flap book in the style of Bums and Tums from
David Bedford and Leonie Worthington—with plenty of laughs!
It is nighttime and the animals are getting very sleepy and starting to
yawn. Baby Elephant wants to find out who is yawning, because they’re
making a lot of noise! David Bedford and Leonie Worthington collab-
orated on the playful early childhood concept books Babies; Big and
Small; Bums; In-o-saur, Out-o-saur; One-o-saur, Two-o-saur; Tails; Toes;
Tums; and Who’s Laughing? Leonie Worthington is also well known as
an illustrator of the Bananas in Pyjamas picture books.
16 pp • 8 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 2–5 • Lift-the-Flap
9781921272486 • May • $9.95 (Can $10.95) Cloth
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Who’s Laughing? Moms Babies


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Too Tight, Benito!
Janeen Brian and Judith Rossell
Benito has outgrown his bed . . . where will
he sleep? This is a charming story all about
growing up.
Summer is over and Benito the bear cub needs a new
place to hibernate for the winter. His old cubby hole
is now too small! Benito searches high and low for
the perfect new home, but neither fox holes, rabbit
burrows, nor ant holes are the right size. Just in the
nick of time, this not-so-little cub finds the perfect
place for a long winter’s nap. Janeen Brian is the au-
thor of Party Time! and Where Does Thursday Go?
Judith Rossell is a professional illustrator and the
author of the Explorers’ Club series, the Inspector
Rockfort series, and Jack Jones and the Pirate Curse.
32 pp • 9½ x 9½ • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5
Picture Books • 9781921049866 • May
$15.95 (Can $17.95) Cloth • Little Hare Books

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Daddy Does the Cha Cha Cha!
David Bedford and Bridget Strevens-Marzo
Dougie’s dad dances all the time, but sometimes he gets in
the way! A swinging story featuring rhythmical text and
playful illustrations.
Dougie’s dad loves dancing the Cha Cha Cha, and Meera’s
dad loves dancing too. But when the dads get dancing, poor
Dougie and his friends have no room to move. When Dougie
has a party, he declares “No Dancing Dads!” This is a
playful look at music, movement, and personal expression
that is perfect reading for fathers and sons. David Bedford
is the author of Big; Big & Small; Bums; Tails; Toes; Tums;
In-o-saur, Out-o-saur; One-o-saur, Two-o-saur; and The
Way I Love You. Bridget Strevens-Marzo is the author of
Bridget’s Book of Nursery Rhymes and the illustrator of The
Big Book for Little Hands; How Do You Make a Baby
Smile?; Kiss, Kiss!; Knock, Knock; and This Dog Bruce.
32 pp • 9½ x 9½ • Four-color Interior • Ages 2–5
Picture Books • 9781921049903 • May
$15.95 (Can $17.95) Cloth • Little Hare Books

Also available from Little Hare Books:

Kisses for Daddy Dads


9781921272431 • $15.95 ($17.95) 9781921049835 • $9.95 ($10.95)

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The Little White Horse
Elizabeth Goudge
“The Little White Horse was my favorite childhood book. I absolutely adored
it. It had a cracking plot. It was scary and romantic in parts and had a feisty
heroine.” —J. K. Rowling
“One of the most magical stories in the world.” —The Independent

Winner of the 1946 Carnegie Medal for children’s literature, this is


now a major motion picture from Warner Bros. Pictures entitled The
Secret of Moonacre
The beautiful valley of Moonacre is shadowed by the memory of the Moon Princess
and the mysterious little white horse. When Maria Merryweather comes to live at
Moonacre Manor she finds herself involved with an ancient feud. She is determined
to restore peace and happiness to the whole of Moonacre Valley, and Maria usu-
ally gets her own way! This special edition includes eight pages of color stills taken
from the upcoming motion picture. Elizabeth Goudge wrote a number of popular
children’s and adult books, including Green Dolphin Street and I Saw Three Ships.
248 pp • 5 x 8 • 16 Color Photos • Ages 9–12 • Fiction
9780745961187 • Available • Can $7.95 Paper • Lion Children’s

Available:
The Little White Horse
36-Copy Display
9780745903859

Also Available:
Slipcased Linen bound
Collector’s Edition

Collector’s Edition
292 pp • 6 x 9 • 4 Color Illustrations
Ages 9–12 • Fiction
9780745961262 • May
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Cock-a-Doodle-Doo!
Cecily Matthews and Lorette Broekstra
This delightful story about a scared little rooster shows
how fear can turn into success—even when you least
expect it.
Basil is a big rooster who wakes up the farmer every
morning, but when he loses his voice, the hens tell
Leonard that it is now his turn to crow. Leonard is a small
rooster with no confidence, so he runs away and hides
in the barn with the cows. All around him the cows
jostle and stamp and threaten to step on tiny Leonard.
When he cries out for them to be careful, he suddenly
comes out with “cock-a-doodle-do!” Cecily Matthews
has written several books for young readers. Lorette
Broekstra is the author of the Baby Bear series and the
Hugo series.
32 pp • 9½ x 9½ • Four-color Interior
Ages 2–5 • Picture Books
9781921272066 • June • $15.95 (Can $17.95) Cloth
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I Could Be a Superhero!
Chris Hornsey and Gwyn Perkins
The quirky, charming, and hilarious story of a little dog named
Murphy who has some very big career goals!

“Straightforward prose is lightened by witty, pastel-hued,


cartoon-line art. The funny scenes heighten the humor.”
—Booklist on Why Do I Have to Eat Off the Floor?
Murphy thinks he can do anything when he grows up—despite
the fact that he’s not a human. This precocious pup contemplates
being a chef, a tightrope walker, a dinosaur hunter, and eventu-
ally a super hero! For each daydream, Murphy’s little girl owner
patiently responds to all his ideas until she finally tells him what
he really should be: her dog. Chris Hornsey and Gwyn Perkins pre-
viously collaborated on Why Do I Have to Eat Off the Floor?,
which also features Murphy.
24 pp • 8½ x 10½ • Four-color Interior
Ages 3–7 • Picture Books
9781921272646 • June • $15.95 (Can $17.95) Cloth
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Possum and Wattle


My Big Book of Australian Words
Bronwyn Bancroft
An eye-opening vocabulary book featuring words taken from Australia’s
inspiring natural environment and a glossary of Aboriginal terms.
More than 100 words about Australian animals, plants, and landscapes
are defined and explained in this unique word book. From blossoms and
bees through wombats and willy willys, the most prominent aspects of
Australia’s beautiful landscape are detailed here. Lavishly illustrated with
pieces that range from small vignettes to expansive narrative landscapes,
this is a captivating reference that celebrates the uniqueness of Australia
and its language. Bronwyn Bancroft is an Aboriginal artist and the au-
thor of An Australian 1 2 3 of Animals, An Australian ABC of Animals,
Big Rain Coming, Dirrangun, Patterns of Australia, and Sun Mother Wakes
the World, as well as the illustrator of Malu Kangaroo.
48 pp • 10½ x 12½ • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Nonfiction
9781921272585 • April • $16.95 (Can $18.95) Cloth
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The Three Billy Goats’ Stuff!
Bob Hartman
Illustrations by Jacqueline East
From master storyteller Bob Hartman comes a witty retelling of the
classic fable, featuring a badly misbehaved troll!
At the playground of the Traditional Academy for Small Furry Ani-
mals and the Odd Mythical Creature, there is an obnoxious troll who
likes to hide beneath the jungle gym. He is big and strong, so his fa-
vorite thing to do is to bully his classmates around. But one day the
troll goes too far, and a big surprise teaches him an important lesson.
Bob Hartman is the author of numerous children’s books, including
Dinner in the Lions’ Den, The Easter Angels, The Lion Storyteller Bed-
time Book, and The Wolf Who Cried Boy. He lives in Pittsburgh, Penn-
sylvania. Jacqueline East is the author of the Wiggle-Waggles series and
the illustrator of numerous children’s books, including The Big Bad
Rumor, Five Little Monkeys, and My Dad!
32 pp • 8½ x 10½ • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Picture Books
9780745960234 • April • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Cloth
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Also available:

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Noah's Big Boat


9780745946542 • $13.99 (Can $15.95) 9780745949956 • $9.95 (Can $10.95)

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ALL JOIN IN SERIES
Claire Henley

A series of delightful Bible story books featuring fun sounds to say,


and happy endings delivered through a lift-the-flap surprise.
Claire Henley is the author of numerous children’s titles, including the Drive It series,
the Fairy Petals series, and the In My Bed series.

Each: 16 pp • 6½ x 6½ • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Religious


August • $6.95 (Can $7.95) Board Book • Lion Children’s

Jonah and the Big Fish


Jonah was out in the ocean when—splash!—a huge fish
appeared! Then it swallowed him up—gulp! What’s
Jonah going to do?
9780745960753

Noah and the Flood


The rains are coming, and Noah has built a big ship.
He loads all the animals on, two by two. The storm
makes a lot of noise, but there’s a surprise after the rain!
9780745960715

Baby Jesus and the Noisy Stable


There’s no room at the inn, so Mary and Joseph are
spending the night in the manger. The animals in the
stable are making an awful lot of noise, but at the end
of the night something very special happens!
9780745960685

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ALL JOIN IN SERIES
Each: 16 pp • 6½ x 6½ • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Religious
August • $6.95 (Can $7.95) Board Book • Lion Children’s

Lost Sheep and the Scary Day


All the sheep are in the field—except for one! He’s
gone missing into the very noisy night, and now
the shepherd must find him.
9780745960708

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SEE AND SAY! SERIES
Illustrations by Melanie Mitchell
Melanie Mitchell is the author of Good Morning and the First Step Nonfiction series, and the
illustrator of numerous children’s books, including God’s Winter Wonderland.
Each: 20 pp • 8 x 8½ • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Religious
August • $9.95 (Can $10.95) Cloth • Lion Children’s

See and Say! Noah’s Ark Story


Victoria Tebbs
The story of the flood, retold with fun illustrations and plenty
of exciting words and sounds.
The big storm is coming, and it’s getting noisy on Noah’s boat!
“Splish!” goes the rain, “Coo!” goes the dove, and “Roar!” goes
the lion. Victoria Tebbs is the coauthor of Best-Loved Carols and
The Lion Book of Christmas Carols.
9780745949017

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SEE AND SAY! SERIES
Each: 20 pp • 8 x 8½ • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Religious
August • $9.95 (Can $10.95) Cloth • Lion Children’s

See and Say! Creation Story


Christina Goodings
There are lots of sounds to repeat aloud in this engaging retelling
of the tale from Genesis.
Creating the world is a noisy business! Young readers can sparkle with
the stars, crash with the sea, splash with the fish, and have a rest with
some “Zzzs” on the seventh day. Christina Goodings is the author
of numerous children’s books, including Baby Rhymes and Bedtime
Blessings, Growing Green, I Want to Know About Jesus, and the Bar-
timouse series.
9780745960890

See and Say! Lost Sheep Story


Christina Goodings
There’s a lot of commotion when a sheep goes missing! Lively
illustrations and simple text produce a charming retelling of this age-
less tale.
A sheep has run away, and the shepherd must find him. Young read-
ers can count the sheep aloud, huff and puff with the shepherd as he
searches, and “baa, baa, baa” with the sheep! Christina Goodings is
the author of numerous children’s books, including Baby Rhymes and
Bedtime Blessings, Growing Green, I Want to Know About Jesus, and
the Bartimouse series.
9780745960876

See and Say! Christmas Story


Victoria Tebbs
The first Christmas comes alive with this exciting story full of fun
words to say.
The Christmas story is filled with lots of sounds that are fun to say.
The donkey goes “clip-clop,” the angels sing, the shepherds gasp, and
the cow says, “Moo!” This simple retelling of the Christmas story fea-
tures bright and appealing illustrations and plenty of words for young
children to read aloud. Victoria Tebbs is the coauthor of Best-Loved
Carols and The Lion Book of Christmas Carols.
9780745949000

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Saint Paul
David Self
Illustrations by Jason Cockcroft
The life, times, and teachings of one of the Christian
faith’s most influential founders, all captured in a se-
ries of entertaining stories for young readers.
Pope Benedict XVI has declared June 2008–June
2009 the year of St. Paul in celebration of the
2,000th anniversary of the saint's birth
This engaging story collection faithfully retells the life of
Saint Paul, one of the founding saints of the Christian church.
The key episodes from Paul’s life—including his conversion,
travels, arrest, and writings—are accompanied by warmly
realistic illustrations that bring life to this charismatic man.
This is an informative and insightful introduction to a Chris-
tian whose name is much heard but whose deeds are rarely
told to children. David Self is the author of several books
on religion for children, including The Lion Children’s Treas-
ury of Classic Verse, The Lion Encyclopedia of Christian-
ity, The Lion Treasury of Saints, and The Loyola Treasury
of Saints. Jason Cockcroft has illustrated numerous children’s
books, including Billywise, Jason and the Golden Fleece, and
Pilgrim’s Progress.
48 pp • 8½ x 10½ • 35 Color Illustrations
Ages 7–12 • Religious
9780745960975 • April • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Cloth
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The First Rainbow
Su Box
Illustrations by Susie Poole
A big flood is coming and Noah has work to do! A revamping of the
favorite Biblical tale, featuring a glittery padded cover.
Features a padded cover with glitter
The flood waters are rising and Noah has built a boat for all the animals.
After the big storm comes the first, beautiful new rainbow. Filled with warm,
witty illustrations and easy-to-follow text, this is a perfect introduction to
the popular story of Noah’s Ark. Su Box is the author of several children’s
books, including Behind the Scenes Christmas, My Book of Poems, and
Poems and Prayers for a Better World. Susie Poole is the illustrator of The
Good Samaritan, Hugs, The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book, and Sleepy Jesus.
24 pp • 5 x 6½ • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Religious
9780745969046 • May • $6.95 (Can $7.95) Board Book
Lion Children’s

Lift-the-Flap Bible Stories


Christina Goodings
Illustrations by Annabel Hudson
Cherished stories from the Bible are presented in this exciting collec-
tion that is ideal for shared reading and play.
Stories included are: Creation, Noah, Baby Moses, David,
Jonah, Daniel, Baby Jesus, Lost Sheep, The Wise and Foolish
Builders, Zacchaeus, and The First Easter
Some of the Bible’s most memorable stories are presented in this engag-
ing book that is perfect for hands-on readers. Ranging from Creation and
the First Easter to the tales of Noah, David, Jonah, and Daniel, each story
is told in simple language and highlighted by warm, charming illustrations.
The tales also feature an interactive lift-the-flap section that makes each
conclusion a fun surprise. Christina Goodings is the author of numerous
children’s books, including Baby Rhymes and Bedtime Blessings, Grow-
ing Green, I Want to Know About Jesus, Looking High & Low for One
Lost Sheep, and the Bartimouse series. Annabel Hudson is the illustrator
of the I Am Reading series and the Witch Wendy series.
24 pp • 8½ x 10½ • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Religious
9780745960913 • August • $12.95 (Can $14.95) Cloth
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Two-Minute Bible Stories
Elena Pasquali
Illustrations by Nicola Smee
Ten of the Bible’s most memorable tales in a format that is
perfect for a quick read before bedtime.
Features a padded cover
Ideal for reading aloud at bedtime, these favorite Bible tales—
including In the Beginning, Noah and the Flood, Moses and the
Deep Water, Jonah and the Wale, Daniel and the Lions, Baby
Jesus, The Lost Sheep, The Good Samaritan, Jairus and His
Daughter, and The Two Builders—are each retold in an excit-
ing narrative form. Large text and carefully selected vocabu-
lary make these an easy start for early readers, while speech
bubbles and quirky illustrations along with onomatopoeic sound
effects add to the fun. Elena Pasquali is the author of Ituku’s
Christmas Journey and Safely Through the Night. Nicola
Smee is the author of numerous children’s books, including
Funny Face, No Bed Without Ted, Splish! Splash!, and the
Freddie series.
44 pp • 8½ x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Religious
9780745960531 • May • $12.95 (Can $14.95) Cloth
Lion Children’s

Also available:

The Lion Book


of Five-Minute Parables
9780745960128 • $16.95 (Can $18.95)

The Lion Read & Know Bible


9780745949963 • $17.95 (Can $19.95)

The Lion Day-by-Day Bible


9780745961323 • $19.95 (Can $23.95)

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Thinking of Heaven
Prayers for Sad Goodbyes
Sophie Piper
Illustrations by Annabel Hudson
Heartwarming and hopeful, a collection of prayers that will help
lead young readers through life’s roughest patches.
Both old and new prayers are combined with reassuring words from
the Christian faith in this anthology designed to console a grieving
child. Themes such as learning about change and loss, accepting death,
and believing in the enduring nature of love are discussed in simple
terms. Simply and appropriately illustrated throughout, these words
of comfort will bring solace and peace to parents and young children
alike. Sophie Piper is the author of numerous religious books for chil-
dren, including the Bible Story Time series, An Arkful of Animal
Prayers, How to be Good, The Lion Read & Know Bible, Little
Bunny’s Easter, and My Baptism Book. Annabel Hudson is the il-
lustrator of the I Am Reading series and the Witch Wendy series.
48 pp • 5½ x 6½ • Two-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Religious
9780745961248 • June • $7.95 (Can $8.95) Cloth
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Prayers for Little Angels


Elena Pasquali
Illustrations by Dubravka Kolanovic
A charming compilation of divine poems all about the blessings
of angels.
Features a padded cover
Perfect for mothers and daughters, this is a soft and sweet collection
of prayers all about angels. Featuring adorable illustrations of play-
ful angels on each page, young children will love these charming bless-
ings that are ideal for reading at night, in the morning, or just before
bed. Meaningful and enchanting, this is a heavenly assortment that
can be read time and time again. Elena Pasquali is the author of Ituku’s
Christmas Journey. Dubravka Kolanovic is the author and illustrator
of numerous children’s books, including the Albert and Amy series,
The Nativity Story, Nose Knows, and the Snowglobes series. They pre-
viously collaborated on Safely Through the Night.
28 pp • 8½ x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Religious
9780745961224 • April • $12.95 (Can $14.95) Cloth
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My Nativity Jigsaw Book
Christina Goodings
Illustrations by Rebecca Elliott
The events of the first Christmas are revealed as children pieced together
the simple puzzles.
Exciting scenes from the Nativity story are retold in this hands-on activity book.
Young readers must assemble six nine-piece puzzles within the book to reveal
each scene in the story. With cuddly illustrations with lots of animal appeal,
this is an engaging and fun look at what happened in the manger. Christina Good-
ings is the author of numerous children’s books, including Baby Rhymes and
Bedtime Blessings, Growing Green, I Want to Know About Jesus, and the Bar-
timouse series. Rebecca Elliott has illustrated several children’s books, includ-
ing Jungle Tumble and Monkey Tumbles.
12 pp • 8 x 8½ • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Seasonal
9780745949659 • August • $9.95 (Can $10.95) Board Book • Lion Children’s

The Nativity Story


Geraldine McCaughrean
Illustrations by Sophy Williams
Featuring heartwarming illustrations, the beloved gospel stories of the
Nativity are captured in this moving volume.

“A very fine retelling, simple, direct, and beautifully written.”


—Philip Reeve, author, The Hungry City Chronicles
A sumptuous take on the classic story, this retelling of the first Christmas fea-
tures enduring prose and opulent, stylish illustrations. Perfect for reading at home
by the fire, it is also an ideal format for reading aloud to groups. Beautifully pre-
sented with a foil-effect dust jacket, this is a Christmas treasure for all ages. Geral-
dine McCaughrean is a winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Award.
She is the author of numerous books for children, including Gilgamesh the Hero
and The White Darkness. Sophy Williams has illustrated numerous children’s
books, including Cat in the Dark, Polly’s Picnic, and The Winter Dragon.
48 pp • 8½ x 10½ • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Seasonal
9780745960920 • August • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Cloth • Lion Children’s

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The Christmas Cat
Su Box
Illustrations by Estelle Corke
Cheerful illustrations and a precocious
kitty highlight this playful Christmas tale.
The stable cat lives in the manger with the other animals. One cold night a
family comes to the manger and all sorts of exciting things occur! This short
and simple retelling of the Nativity story features a die-cut cat that young
readers can place right into the story on each new page. Su Box is the au-
thor of several children’s books, including Behind the Scenes Christmas, My
Book of Poems, and Poems and Prayers for a Better World. Estelle Corke is
the illustrator of several children’s books, including Oh Holy Night, Little
Cheetah Tale, Little Tiger Tale, and the Bible Story Time series.
16 pp • 8 x 8½ • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Seasonal
9780745961194 • August • $9.95 (Can $10.95) Board Book
Lion Children’s

The Christmas Star


Su Box
Illustrations by Estelle Corke
A bright-shining Christmas Star leads everyone
to see the manger in this charming pop-in-piece board book.
The Christmas star has a very important job to do. High in the sky, it must
help lead the wise men and the shepherds to the manger—and to a special
surprise! This short and simple retelling of the Nativity story features a die-
cut star that young readers can place right into the story on each new page.
Su Box is the author of several children’s books, including Behind the Scenes
Christmas, My Book of Poems, and Poems and Prayers for a Better World.
Estelle Corke is the illustrator of several children’s books, including Oh Holy
Night, Little Cheetah Tale, Little Tiger Tale, and the Bible Story Time series.
16 pp • 8 x 8½ • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Seasonal
9780745961200 • August • $9.95 (Can $10.95) Board Book
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The Angel and the Lamb
A Story for Christmas
Sophie Piper
Illustrations by Kristina Stephenson
A charming rendition of the story of the birth of Jesus told through the
adventures of a little lost lamb.
Features a padded cover
A little lamb sees the crowds on their way to Bethlehem and decides to join
in the fun. He sets off without his shepherd boy but soon becomes lost! Luck-
ily a watching angel comes to the rescue and leads the lamb to the stable.
There he finally meets the baby Jesus, and guess who else is there? His shep-
herd boy! Sophie Piper is the author of numerous religious books for chil-
dren, including the Bible Story Time series, An Arkful of Animal Prayers,
How to be Good, The Lion Read & Know Bible, Little Bunny’s Easter, and
My Baptism Book. Kristina Stephenson is the illustrator of numerous chil-
dren’s book, including Baby Boy Bible, The Story About Me, The Time-for-
Bed Angel, and When You Were Very Small.
28 pp • 8 x 8½ • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Seasonal
9780745961156 • August • $12.95 (Can $13.95) Board Book
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The Lion Book of Wisdom Stories


from Around the World
Retold by David Self
Illustrations by Christina Balit
A compilation of educational anecdotes, each filled with warmth, wit, and
a valuable message.
Collected in this inspiring anthology are 15 traditional stories drawn from a
variety of cultures from all across the globe. Each tale focuses on a different
key issue—among them sharing resources, the downfalls of pride, and the na-
ture of true wealth—and offers insight on how they can best be resolved. Sen-
sitively retold and accompanied by lush illustrations, these tales offer a
glimpse of people of every background and reveal the benefits of learning from
others. David Self is the author of several books on religion for children, in-
cluding The Lion Children’s Treasury of Classic Verse, The Lion Encyclopedia
of Christianity, The Lion Treasury of Saints, and The Loyola Treasury of Saints.
Christina Balit is has illustrated numerous children’s books, including The Ad-
ventures of Odysseus, The Lion Illustrated Bible, and Zoo in the Sky.
46 pp • 8½ x 10½ • 38 Color Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Folklore
9780745960609 • April • $16.95 (Can $18.95) Cloth • Lion Children’s

Stories included are:


“The Ant and the Grain of Wheat” from Italy,
“Axe Porridge” from Russia,
“A Bowl of Milk” from Persia and India,
“Don’t Argue!” from the Middle East,
“The Eagle and the Jackdaw” from Ancient Greece,
“Happy Ever After Under the Banyan Tree” from India,
“How to be Happy” from Arabia,
“The Lost Coin” from Galilee,
“A Loving Gift” from India,
“The Most Precious Gift” from the Near East,
“Not Just a Pawn” from Germany,
“Silver on the Hearth” from Afghanistan,
“Spider Learns a Lesson” from Ghana and Jamaica,
“Trust the Donkey” from North America, and
“Why the Wasp Can’t Make Honey” from Jamaica

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The Lion Encyclopedia of World Religions
David Self
An accurate and concise guide to the major religions of the world,
packed with age-appropriate illustrations, maps, and facts.
Combining accurate and concise information with elements of storytelling
and discovery, this one-stop guide to the world’s most prominent reli-
gions is the perfect resource for young, inquiring minds. The fundamental
beliefs and tenets of all Ibrahamic, Eastern, East Asian, and modern re-
ligions—including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism,
Sikhism, Jainism, and the Baha’i faith—are addressed in full, and details
of the religions’ stories, prayers, and people are also included. Lavishly
illustrated and entirely unbiased in content, this is an engaging look at
religions past and present. David Self is the author of several books on
religion for children, including The Lion Children’s Treasury of Classic
Verse, The Lion Encyclopedia of Christianity, The Lion Treasury of Saints,
and The Loyola Treasury of Saints.
128 pp • 8½ x 10½ • 200 Color Illustrations
Four-color Interior • Ages 9–12 • Religious
9780745949833 • April • $19.95 (Can $22.95) Cloth • Lion Children’s

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of Christianity
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Amazeing Journeys
Anna Nilsen
Brave terrifying sea monsters, scale a rumbling volcano, swim through shark-in-
fested waters, and become one of the world’s greatest explorers!
Kids can interactively discover the thrilling epic journeys of the world’s greatest ex-
plorers in this superbly illustrated, jumbo-sized puzzle and maze book. These three
books in one—The Amazeing Voyage of Charles Darwin, The Amazeing Journey of
Marco Polo, and The Great Race Maze—feature a variety of puzzles, including mazes,
hunt-and-find, and spot-the-difference. Kids will enjoy the highly detailed and vi-
brantly colored artwork while learning fun facts about each explorer’s famous jour-
ney. Anna Nilsen is the creator of many interactive puzzle books, including The
Amazeing Journey Through Time and Pirates. She also devised the highly successful
books Art Fraud Detective, The Great Art Scandal, I Can Count, and I Can Spell.
96 pp • 8½ x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Activity
9781877003547 • June • $10.95 (Can $11.95) Trade Paper • Little Hare Books

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Amazeing Journey
Through Time
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Get Lost!
In Paris, Sydney, London and More . . .
Fred van Deelen
Perfect for armchair travelers, a selection of mind-boggling mazes based on recre-
ations of Berlin, Delhi, Florence, Madrid, San Francisco, and many more of the
globe’s greatest destinations.

“Deelen’s illustrations are . . . whimsical and . . . detailed.” —School Library


Journal on the Lionboy trilogy
Walk the streets of the world’s great cities with these challenging and engaging maze
maps. The canals of Amsterdam, the floating market of Bangkok, the winding streets
of London, the avenues of Paris and more are all recreated here in full color and in-
credible detail. Packed with humorous drawings and plenty of unexpected sights,
this is the perfect collection for puzzle solvers with a travel bug. Fred van Deelen is
the illustrator of the Lionboy trilogy and the winner of the Association of Illustra-
tors’ Gold Award for Children Books.
32 pp • 8½ x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 9–12 • Activity
9781877003837 • April • $7.95 (Can $8.95) Trade Paper • Little Hare Books

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Dragonmazia
Rolf Heimann
Maze-master Rolf Heimann is at it again in this mind-bending sequel
to Dinomazia.
Amazing dragons of every variety are packed into this colossal compilation of
challenging mazes, puzzles, and quizzes. Featuring a slew of daunting dilemmas
and hilarious artwork, this is the perfect collection for puzzle-lovers and the
dragon-obsessed alike. Rolf Heimann is an internationally renowned master of
puzzles whose books include The Astounding Astromaze, Crazy Cosmos, Di-
nomazia, Rolf’s Corny Copia, Rolf’s Flummoxing Flabbergasters, and Zoodiac.
32 pp • 8½ x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 9–12 • Activity
9781921272493 • April • $7.95 (Can $8.95) Trade Paper • Little Hare Books

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Rolf’s Corny Copia Rolf’s Flummoxing Zoodiac


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Audrey of the Outback
Christine Harris
In this story about identity and independence, the gutsy girl from the bush
tries being a farmer, a man, a teacher, and a pirate—all with dire consequences!
Audrey is a 1930s outback girl with a lot on her mind. Her dad has gone away
to work; her brother Price thinks he’s too old for games; and little Dougie likes
pretending to be a bird. So together with her best friend Stumpy, Audrey pon-
ders some of life’s big questions—like whether being a swaggie (or bush trav-
eler, as explained in the handy glossary) is lonelier than being a girl, and whether
it’s better to be a sheep or a cow. Determined, mischievous, imaginative, and in-
quisitive, Audrey is Australia’s response to Pippi Longstocking and Ramona
Quimby. Christine Harris is also the author of the Undercover Girl series.
170 pp • 5 x 8 • 40 B/W Illustrations • Ages 6–10 • Fiction
9781921272189 • May • $7.95 (Can $8.95) Trade Paper • Little Hare Books

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JACK VETTRIANO
Each: Art • 112 pp • 5 x 7 • 100 Color Illustrations • May • $13.95 (Can $15.95) Cloth • Pavilion

A Man’s World
A collection of signature paintings from the acclaimed artist, featuring his most
brilliant depictions of men.
Jack Vettriano’s provocative and emotionally charged paintings have made him one
of the world’s most successful contemporary artists. Collected by celebrities the world
over, his works regularly sell for millions. This beautifully packaged collection fea-
tures some of Vettriano’s most memorable paintings of men. Depicted against back-
drops of bars, clubs, racetracks, and bedrooms, the men are often mysterious and
hard-edged, but are also vulnerable on occasion. Both dramatic and atmospheric, this
is an eye-catching collection that is sure to inspire.
9781862058569

Women in Love
The artist’s most noted and inspiring images of women from throughout his
astounding career are gathered in this lush volume.
Best known for his erotic and provocative portraits, Jack Vettriano has become an in-
ternationally renowned figure in the world of contemporary art. Inspired by his many
muses, Vettriano’s paintings frequently focus on women, who have formed the subject
of some of his most popular and significant works, including The Singing Butler and
Mad Dogs. This astounding compendium features the finest examples of Vettriano’s
women, all of them mysterious, seductive, beautiful, languid, passionate, and power-
ful. Whether relaxing on a beach, reclining in a bar, or dancing through the night, the
ladies in this gorgeous anthology represent Vettriano’s vision of women throughout
his career.
9781862058552

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Fallen Angels Jack Vettriano Jack Vettriano: Studio Life Lovers and Other Strangers
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Street Artists
The Complete Guide
Korero Books
Featuring established artists such as Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Swoon, Blek Le Rat, JR,
and Faile as well as the best up-and-coming new blood like Happy, Judith Supine, and
Cam BsAs, this is a comprehensive visual guide to the world’s best street artists.
Comprehensive, compact, and international, this guide to the best street artists gathers more
than 250 images from the top creative talents of a fantastically vibrant and multilayered
art scene. Details on each artist include a biography, a summary of their style, and a look
at how their work has evolved. Ultimately, this visually rich and informative guide will en-
able readers to not only recognize but also decode the work of every street artist featured.
While urbanites are reading the artwork on the streets around them, students, artists, and
designers will find an inspirational source book of cutting-edge graphics.
Art • 156 pp • 6 x 9 • 250 Color Photos
9780956028419 • June • $19.95 (Can $21.95) Paper • Graffito

Take Art
Christian Furr
Foreword by Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan
Beginning with the absolute basics, including how to draw, this simple and engaging
guide shows how easy it is to advance to acrylics and watercolors.

“The ideal guide for a book that attempts to make the complete novice into a
competent artist.” —Library Journal
For many people, the only thing stopping them from picking up a pencil or paint brush
is the daunting notion of how to begin and the belief that they can’t do it. This won-
derfully simple book will show such aspiring artists exactly where to begin, starting
with how to sketch the basics, all in easy-to-follow, step-by-step stages. After this in-
troduction, it explores using other materials, from acrylic paints to watercolors. Packed
with useful advice and ideas, this invaluable resource reveals the tricks and techniques
that artists have used over the centuries to make their pictures work, including ad-
vice on how to create a likeness, ideas to inspire simple but beautiful paintings, hints
to make pictures look good, and more. Christian Furr is resident artist on the British
television program Celebrity Art Club and is the youngest artist to have officially painted
Queen Elizabeth II.
Art • 224 pp • 6 x 9 • 200 Color Photos
9781844546275 (Replaces 9781844541782) • April • $17.95 (Can $19.95) Paper
John Blake

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Paintings That Creep
A Macabre Menagerie of Art
Korero Books
Featuring 30 of the world’s best Neo-Gothic artists—as well as biog-
raphies, interviews, and more—this stunning compendium of the re-
cent art movement is an essential work for every contemporary art
library.
Highlighting a selection of artists who eschew the cold, minimalist aes-
thetic that afflicts contemporary art, this book explores the truly sinister,
hyper-real, and riotous blend of pop culture, fine art, and surrealism that
is Neo-Gothic art. Associated with punk and dark fantasy, yet distinct from
both, these risk-taking artists are represented with a selection of hundreds
of amazing paintings from the U.S. and European Neo-Gothic scene. Every
painting is captioned in detail, many with explanations of the cutting-edge
digital media with which they were created.
Art • 208 pp • 8½ x 10½ • 190 Color Photos • 20 B/W Photos
9780955833670 • August • $35.00 (Can $38.95) Cloth • Korero Books

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Andy Warhound Pup Art
Mia Feinstein
Fido’s 15 minutes of fame.

“Mia brings back the funk to dog photography.” —Jay


Kay, musician, Jamiroquai
“A stunningly original series of bold and brilliant pictures
depicting Feinstein’s favorite subject matter—dogs of all
breeds—through shape, lines and colors.” —Daily Mail
Modern art plus man’s best friend equals a uniquely stylish group
of puppy portraits. Inspired by Andy Warhol’s great screenprints,
Mia Feinstein’s collection is a unique tribute to the most inno-
vative of artists and the most loyal of pets. Each hip hound image
is accompanied by a fabulous Pop Art design. Mia Feinstein is
a freelance photographer whose clients include the National
Gallery, RSPCA, Dog’s Trust, and the Retired Greyhound Trust.
She also owns and operates a pet photography business, spe-
cializing in capturing dogs at their best in their natural habitat.
Art/Pets • 112 pp • 6 x 6 • 86 Color Illustrations
9780955935220 • May • $12.95 (Can $14.95) Cloth
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Pooches in Shades
Mia Feinstein
Preface by Simon Pegg
Chic shades make for cool canines.

“A hilariously eccentric collection of glamorous pups, all


sporting the latest shades.” —Daily Mail
A must-have for all fashionistas and dog lovers, this collection
from an extremely talented pet photographer truly captures the
varied personalities of each of her stylish subjects. These designer
sunglasses require elegance, attitude, and even wit in their wear-
ers, and one simply could not ask for more appropriate models.
Mia Feinstein is a freelance photographer whose clients include
the National Gallery, Dog’s Trust, and the Retired Greyhound
Trust. She also owns and operates a pet photography business,
specializing in capturing dogs at their best in their natural habi-
tat. Simon Pegg is an actor, writer, and director, best-known for
his starring roles in Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead.
Photography/Pets • 112 pp • 6 x 6 •
55 Color Photos • 55 Color Illustrations
9780955935206 • April • $12.95 (Can $14.95) Cloth
Pucci Books

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How I Wore My Makeup Today
Up-Close Inspiration and Tips from the Online Fashion Community
Korero Books
More than 250 portrait photos of daily makeup from women in the U.S., Canada,
South America, Asia, Europe, and Australia give insight into their daily lives, cap-
turing the spirit of fresh street style.

“What I Wore Today compiles the looks of more than 250 fashionistas from
around the globe in an easy-to-read, blog-like style. This is a look at real
girls—from teenagers to young professionals—who possess shopping savvy
and thrift-store smarts . . . It’s a great flipbook that provides no end of inspi-
ration.” —Vervegirl on What I Wore Today
An inspirational guide to how women are using cosmetics globally, this collection
captures the genuine innovative self-expression that cannot be found in beauty mag-
azines. With photos accompanied by full listings of makeup products, tips, and tech-
niques on how to re-create the look, this will be a valuable visual resource for makeup
artists looking for fresh, raw looks as well as nonprofessionals interested in DIY
fashion and beauty trends. An antidote to books, magazines, and films showing women
how they should look, this is a refreshing survey of how real-life girls and women
choose to look.
Fashion & Appearance • 156 pp • 6 x 9 • 250 Color Photos
9780956028426 • May • $24.95 (Can $27.95) Paper • Graffito

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Fabulous Frocks
Jane Eastoe and Sarah Gristwood
The book to fire up any fashionista’s imagination!
No item of clothing has endured for longer than the dress. Yet the last century
alone has seen the most radical changes of style—hemlines swinging from ankle
to thigh, outlines alternating between the body-hugging and the bell—and our
fascination with the frock has not gone away. From Gres’ draping to Dior’s
New Look, from Mary Quant’s mini to Hussein Chalayan’s mechanical mar-
vels, this book looks at the dress in 20th-century fashion. Thematic chapters—
Changes, Feminine, Sex, Must-Haves, Fantasy, Classical, and Art—set out the
inspirations and implications for each new change alongside the stunning pho-
tography. It has been more than 80 years since Coco Chanel invented the lit-
tle black dress, but most women still have one in their wardrobes today. It’s
been decades since women discovered trousers and separates, but many women
dream of wearing a glorious, glamorous gown at least once, whether it’s on a
Hollywood red carpet or on her wedding day. Jane Eastoe trained in fashion
design, then moved to the fashion business press, for whom she regularly cov-
ered the international collections and interviewed designers from Jean-Paul
Gaultier to John Galliano. She is the author of Hedgerow and Wildlife and Wild
Food. Sarah Gristwood is the author of Arbella, Bird of Paradise, Perdita, and
Elizabeth and Leicester.
Fashion & Appearance/Photography • 200 pp • 9 x 11½
50 Color Photos • 50 B/W Photos
9781862057982 • April • $45.00 (Can $50.00) Cloth • Pavilion

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The Allure of Chanel
Paul Morand
A close confidante presents the icon of haute couture in her own words, in this key source
for Chanel biographers and documentary filmmakers.

“Morand was a citizen of the world, with a sharp eye and a neat turn of phrase.”
—The Tablet
“Morand successfully combined being a bestselling author and an important repre-
sentative of the French government.” —The Modern Language Review
Coco Chanel invited Paul Morand to visit her in St. Moritz at the end of World War II
when he was given the opportunity to write her memoirs. His notes of their conversations
were put away in a drawer and only came to light one year after Chanel’s death. Through
Morand’s transcription of their conversations, Chanel tells us about her friendship with
Misia Sert, the men in her life—Boy Capel, the Duke of Westminster, artists such as Di-
aghilev—her philosophy of fashion, and the story behind the legendary No. 5 perfume.
The memories of Chanel told in her own words provide vivid sketches and portray the
strength of Coco’s character, leaving us with an extraordinary insight into Chanel the woman,
and the woman who created Chanel. Paul Morand (1888–1976) was a diplomat, novel-
ist, poet, traveler, and socialite. He is the author of Hecate and Her Dogs and Venices.
Biography/Fashion & Appearance • 200 pp • 4½ x 6½
9781901285987 • April • $19.95 (Can $21.95) Paper Also available:
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Secrets from an Italian Kitchen


Anna Venturi
From rubbing hot toasted bread with a peeled clove of garlic to give a rustic soup distinctive
flavor to choosing and preparing the right potatoes for feather-light gnocchi—the “secrets” of
cooking at home in Italy, as handed down through generations.

“A personal tour of a popular cuisine.” —Library Journal


“The success of a recipe does not depend on a religious devotion to instructions; it springs from
the heart and requires enthusiasm and a genuine love of food.” Anna Venturi has both in abun-
dance. Here she shares her treasured tips that make Italian cooking so special. From adding a pinch
of salt when chopping basil to bring out the color of a pesto sauce to enhancing a cheese sauce
with a little grated nutmeg, Anna demystifies techniques and passes on a storehouse of culinary
knowledge accumulated from friends and family all over Italy. Filled with more than 100 deli-
cious, easy-to-follow recipes and a wealth of essential information, this book is a passionate and
enlightening guide to Italian cuisine. Anna Venturi runs a gourmet food shop, an Italian cooking
school, and a catering service.
Cooking • 176 pp • 6 x 9½ • 20 Color Photos • American measures
9781862058606 (Replaces 9781862056183) • June • $17.95 (Can $19.95) Cloth
Pavilion

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Alvaro’s Mamma Toscana
The Authentic Tuscan Cookbook
Alvaro Maccioni
Photographs by James Murphy
Risotto with Baby Artichokes, Tuscan Stuffed Onions, Rum and Ri-
cotta Parcels—more than 100 delicious regional dishes are collected
in this mouth-watering culinary guide to the heart of Tuscany.

“There are over 150 recipes . . . and they are wonderful.”


—Food and Wine magazine
In this classic Italian cookbook, restauranteur Alvaro Maccioni presents
a selection of authentic recipes that capture the robust flavors of real
Tuscan country cooking. Inspired by the family meals cooked by his
mother and grandmother, Alvaro unveils the secrets to such favorites as
Agnello in Salsa—lamb flavored with garlic, parsley, red chilies, and rose-
mary, simmered with white wine and tomatoes—and Pasta d’Estate, a
pasta salad with pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach. Tradi-
tional sweets such as rice pudding with lemon and cinnamon, peaches
with amaretto, and tiramisu complete this feast of a book. Tips are also
provided for using the freshest ingredients and adding the right touches
to bring the flavors of Italy into any kitchen, while evocative descrip-
tions of the diverse landscape, the feast day celebrations, and idyllic al-
fresco meals convey a captivating picture of country life. Alvaro
Maccioni has run La Famiglia restaurant since 1975. James Murphy is
a renowned food photographer whose work has appeared in such pub-
lications as Marie Claire and Good Housekeeping, as well as several cook-
ing books.
Cooking • 224 pp • 8 x 9 • 78 Color Photos • American measures
9781862058545 (Replaces 9781862052581)
May • $24.95 (Can $27.95) Cloth • Pavilion

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Cookie Magic
Delicious Little Bites to Bake
Kate Shirazi
Kate’s endless reinvention of baking classics doesn’t stop
at cakes, so she’s followed her successful Cupcake Magic
with a new volume devoted entirely to delicious cookies.
A perennial favorite, cookies and biscuits are quick to make
and impossible to resist. Here are recipes for all the cookie
jar must-haves and some creative reinventions of old classics.
Packed with baking tips, captivating new recipes, modern pho-
tography, and delightful illustrations, this book provides ideas
for sweet and savory, children’s and adult’s, seasonal and spe-
cial occasion cookies and biscuits—and even a section for
those with special dietary needs, so nobody misses out on these
delicious treats. A section devoted to ingredients and equip-
ment helps make sure every baker is always prepared. Filled
with Kate’s enthusiasm, humor, and expert baking knowledge,
fans of Cupcake Magic will love this must-have follow-up.
Kate Shirazi is the author of Cupcake Magic, and she
founded the Cakeadoodledo mail-order cupcake business from
her farmhouse kitchen.
Cooking • 112 pp • 7 x 7
50 Color Photos • American measures
9781862058477 • June • $15.95 (Can $17.95) Cloth
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Muffin Magic
Irresistible Recipes for Individual Treats
Susannah Blake
Filled with enthusiasm, humor, and expert baking knowledge,
fans of Cupcake Magic will love this must-have follow-up fo-
cusing on the ultimate in convenience food.
Most people’s appetite for cake knows no bounds, so here comes
a new volume devoted entirely to delicious muffins. Muffins are
portable, freezable, quick to make, and impossible to resist. A
savory muffin can be a complete meal-in-one, while a fruit-packed
treat, warm from the oven, is the perfect snack. Packed with bak-
ing tips, captivating new recipes, striking photography, and de-
lightful illustrations, this book provides ideas for sweet and savory,
children’s and adult’s, seasonal and special occasion muffins. Tak-
ing some favorite features from Cupcake Magic, all the cakes and
muffins are made with free-range eggs, and a section devoted to
ingredients and equipment helps every baker be fully prepared.
Susannah Blake’s other titles include 500 Appetizers, 500 Soups,
Afternoon Tea, Cupcake Heaven, and Smoothies.
Cooking • 112 pp • 7 x 7
50 Color Photos • American measures
9781862058484 • June • $15.95 (Can $17.95) Cloth
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World Vegetarian Classics
Over 250 Essential International Recipes for the Modern Kitchen
Celia Brooks Brown
Photographs by Gus Filgate
An encylopedia of the planet’s greatest vegetarian dishes, all adapted for the modern
home kitchen.

“With its beautiful presentation of a well-rounded selection of dishes, this book


should take a prominent place on the shelf of any vegetarian who loves to cook.”
—Publishers Weekly
Organized geographically with every continent represented, this is the definitive collec-
tion of vegetarian recipes from around the globe. Dishes presented range from such stan-
dards as Boston Baked Beans and Moroccan Mixed Vegetable Couscous to more exotic
fare, including Coriander Pea Cakes in Coconut Curry from Mauritius, Son-in-Law Eggs
from Thailand, and Ukrainian Borsht. Features include
highlights on key foods designed to demystify exotic
ingredients and interviews with international experts
and chefs. Extensively researched and filled with ap-
petizing illustrations, this sumptuous recipe collection will be an unending source of inspiration
for the discerning cook. Celia Brooks Brown runs
a successful vegetarian catering company is the
author of Entertaining Vegetarians, Low-Carb
Vegetarian, New Vegetarian, and Party Food for
Vegetarians. Gus Filgate is a food photographer.
Cooking • 304 pp • 8½ x 11
90 Color Photos • American measures
9781862058491 (Replaces 9781862056770)
June • $24.95 (Can $27.95) Paper • Pavilion

Ices Italia
Meltingly Delicious Recipes for Voluptuous Gelati, Sorbette,
and Iced Desserts from Artisan Gelaterias of Italy
Linda Tubby
Photographs by Jean Cazals
White Wine Sorbetto, Pumpkin and Amaretto Gelato, Honey Custard
Gelato with Marsala, Espresso and Chocolate Semi-Frozen Parfait—this
book focusing on the Italian origins of ices fully justifies ice cream’s reign-
ing popularity as one of the world’s most popular comfort foods.
Many cultures have claimed the invention of ices as their own, but gelati,
sorbette, granite, and many more sweet treats from the icebox were all de-
veloped to perfection in Italy. As well as providing classic and modern recipes
for everything from a divinely delicate pear sorbetto to an intense espresso
gelato to the most indulgent zuccotto (a confection of alcohol-soaked sponge
cake filled with chocolate and hazelnut gelato), this celebration of the world’s
greatest chilled dessert explores some of the fascinating history, people, and
places that make the Italian gelato experience unique. Packed with mouth-
watering photography and easy-to-follow instructions—an ice cream ma-
chine is not always required! Linda Tubby is a food writer and food stylist.
She is author and food stylist of 180 Barbecues, Barbecuing & Grilling In-
side and Out, Grill, Herbs, and Spanish Country Kitchen. Jean Cazals is a
food and travel photographer. His books include Dough, The Food of North-
ern Spain, The Naked Chef, and The Savoy Cookbook.
Cooking • 160 pp • 7½ x 9½ • 60 Color Photos
9781862057746 • May • $29.95 (Can $32.95) Cloth • Pavilion

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Whisky Tales
Charles MacLean
An elegant and informative book on whisky served up in easily digestible portions and lib-
erally spiced with quirky stories.

“Perfect for reading by the fire with a glass of Scotch.” —Imbibe


For centuries, whisky has tickled the palettes of the famous and the infamous alike, the good
as well as the downright sinful. In this study, Charles MacLean pours a lifetime’s passion and
knowledge of Scotch whisky into an extraordinary array of anecdotes about this popular drink
and those who have loved it. From ghost stories, tales of illicit smuggling operations, and feud-
ing between the Scottish whisky families to poems and celebrations of the world’s finest spirit,
this is an engaging collection of literary works all dedicated to Scotland’s most generous gift
to the world. Charles MacLean is the author of MacLean’s Miscellany of Whisky; Malt Whisky,
winner of the Glenfiddich Award; and Scotch Whisky, which was short-listed for the Andre Simon
Drinks Book of the Year.
Fiction/Cooking • 288 pp • 5 x 8
9781906251185 (Replaces 9781904435631) • April • $14.95 (Can $16.95) New in Paper
Max Press

Rafael Nadal
The Biography
Tom Oldfield
The must-have biography for all fans of the phenomenal Beijing Olympics gold medalistwho is
currently the world number one-ranked tennis player.
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal was 19 years and two days old when he won the 2005 French
Open in his very first appearance at the event. A left-hander with a booming forehand, Nadal had
been known as a clay-court specialist since playing his first pro tournaments in 2001. His aggres-
sive style, flowing hair, and muscular build have made him a fan favorite as well. He won his first
singles title in 2004, and had a breakout season in 2005, winning at Monte Carlo, Rome, Barcelona,
and Stuttgart as well as at Roland Garros. He won the French Open again in 2006, 2007, and 2008,
defeating rival Roger Federer in the final each time. In 2008 he broke through at Wimbledon, beat-
ing Federer to win the men’s singles title in a spectacular fashion. Here is his unbelievable story.
Biography/Sports • 288 pp • 6 x 9½ • 16 Color Photos
9781844547227 • July • $24.95 (Can $27.95) Cloth • John Blake

Cristiano Ronaldo
The True Story of the Greatest Footballer on Earth
Tom Oldfield
Few players have embarked on the type of journey that Ronaldo has taken in his short but
spectacular career—this story lifts the lid on the colorful life of one of the most exciting soc-
cer players of his generation.
Already a star at the youth level on his home island of Madeira and earning a big move to Sport-
ing Lisbon at just 12, Cristiano Ronaldo left a small town for a big city and was forced to adapt
to a completely different life, miles away from his family. His spirit and natural flair took him
into the Sporting first team, attracting the interest of Manchester United, who recruited him in
the summer of 2003. This is the story of a player who attracted praise and criticism alike from
soccer fans of all stripes yet won over United fans with his array of tricks, playing an important
part in both the 2004 FA Cup Final win and the 2006 Carling Cup triumph and inspiring Por-
tugal to a place in the final of Euro 2004. His dealings with the glare of the media as well as his
controversial role in the 2006 World Cup Rooney incident are covered here, as is his role in
inspiring United to the Premiership title and his PFA Player of the Year and PFA Young Player
of the Year double honor. Love him or hate him, this is the story of a player who always pro-
vokes a reaction. Tom Oldfield is a freelance sports journalist specializing in soccer, and the au-
thor of Gary Neville: The Story of a Legend.
Biography/Sports • 288 pp • 5 x 8 • 25 Color Photos
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Freerunning
Find Your Way
Sébastien Foucan
An inspirational guide to using freerunning to elevate your
mind and body, from the sport’s cofounder.
The sport of freerunning—a technique in which runners uti-
lize the obstacles and opportunities of urban landscapes for
exercise and exploration—has recently become a global phe-
nomenon. Not just a physical activity, freerunning is also
a way of life that has a set of values and philosophies. In
this lavish and exciting volume, freerunning cofounder
Sébastien Foucan lays out the ideas and ethos behind the
activity that he calls “the art of expressing yourself in your
environment with no limitation.” Stunning and stylish im-
ages of Sébastien in action accompany text in which he out-
lines his core philosophies. Inspirational and informative,
this is a high-energy look at one of the world’s newest and
most popular sports. Sébastien Foucan has appeared in the
film Casino Royale, in a music video for Madonna, and in
television ads for K-Swiss.
Sports • 128 pp • 5 x 7½ • 100 Color Photos
9781843173304 • April • $16.95 (Can $18.95) Cloth
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Extreme Sail
Oliver Dewar
Foreword by Dame Ellen MacArthur
Now in a reduced-size format, this stunning book explores the sailing sub-
culture that thrives on adrenaline, with sailors seeing just how far they can
push their boats and crew.
Shortlisted for Best Illustrated Book at the 2007 British Sports
Book Awards
Sailing is becoming more and more extreme, as technological advancements
mean that vessels are getting faster, while sailors are better equipped than ever
to conquer the elements and explore uncharted waters with sophisticated satel-
lite navigation systems. Today’s sailors have an insatiable desire to smash records
and make history, conquering near-impossible weather conditions and treach-
erous icy waters in the process. Maritime marathons such as The Race, in which
competitors circumnavigate the globe in as fast a time as possible, are spring-
ing up around the globe and attracting more and more fearless individuals.
Extreme Sail is a circumnavigation of the most extreme maritime feats—in-
cluding the Vendée Globe, the Sydney-Hobart, the America’s Cup, and the Ostar.
Engaging text is accompanied by visually breathtaking photographs captur-
ing the true spirit of extreme sailing. There are also quotes throughout from
sailors who have participated in extreme events, and a gazetteer at the back
of the book gives information on all the races, events, and competitions men-
tioned. Oliver Dewar has participated in numerous transatlantic races and
offshore events on the professional ocean racing circuit. He has written a column for Yachting World magazine and currently
edits a racing team’s website; contributes to thedailysail.com; provides web, print, and radio commentary for major sailing events;
and was broadcast news producer for Dame Ellen MacArthur’s team during her successful, round-the-world record attempt.
Sports • 160 pp • 6 x 8 • 200 Color Photos • Pavilion
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101 Sports Not to Try
Your Essential Guide to the World’s Most Dangerous, Pointless and Laughable Ex-
cuses for Recreation
Adam Russ
From air racing to zorbing, a hilarious catalog of the world’s silliest and most bizarre
sporting activities.
The age-old struggle to produce year-round entertainment has produced a host of unbe-
lievably silly sports, the most outrageous and inane of which are gathered together in this
riotous collection. Covering a huge variety of events and activities, it lists the likelihood
of death or injury for each sport as well as its history, cost, potential rewards, and requi-
site clothing and equipment. Some are conventional sports—such as lacrosse, cricket, and
baseball—that upon closer inspection are actually quite strange, while others push the lim-
its of sanity and good taste, among them camel wrestling, dwarf tossing, and Florida’s fa-
mous crab racing. Adam Russ is the author of 101 Places Not to Visit and The Revenge
Seeker’s Handbook and the coauthor of Office Origami.
Sports/Humor • 192 pp • 5 x 8½ • 150 Color Photos • Four-color Interior
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Dear Customer Services
Letters from the World’s Most Troublesome Shopper
Terry Ravenscroft
New from the author of Air Mail, another side-splitting collection of hilariously outra-
geous complaint letters.

“An extremely funny book—especially for those of us who dream of taking revenge on
Customer ‘Service’ officers. Now Terry Ravenscroft has done it for us.” —Andy
Hamilton, coauthor, The Self Sufficient-ish Bible
“Customer Services beware—Terry Ravenscroft is on the letter-writing warpath again.
So funny.” —June Whitfield, actor, Absolutely Fabulous
“This book should carry a government health warning—readers could very well die
laughing.” —Rory McGrath, comedian
No company is safe from the odd and incisive wit of Terry
Ravenscroft, and in this uproarious collection of epistles he tar- Also available:
gets the world’s biggest food and drink companies. Kellogg’s,
Mars, Heinz, and Cadbury, among others, receive communiqués
from Terry on issues ranging from quality, pricing, and taste
to advertising campaigns as well as problems such as an in-
ability to find the nuts in Nutella spread “despite going through
it with a fine tooth comb.” Combining hysterical premises with
sly nods to the megalomania of global corporations, this is the
perfect compendium for anyone who has ever wanted to
really speak their minds to big business. Terry Ravenscroft is
a television writer and the author of Airmail, Dear Air 2000, Air Mail
and Football Crazy. 9781843172796
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Humor • 208 pp • 5 x 8 Paper
9781843172963 • May • $9.95 (Can $11.95) Paper
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The Ants Are My Friends


Misheard Lyrics, Malapropisms, Eggcorns, and Other Linguistic Gaffes
Martin Toseland
A celebration of those who fumble around the edges of the English language, captur-
ing those moments when words and phrases are unintentionally transformed into some-
thing new and wonderful—with a special section for that most recent category of linguistic
incompetence—Bushisms!
Do you take things for granite? Do you need a secretary at your beckoned call? In The
Ants Are My Friends—delightfully misheard from Bob Dylan’s “Blowing in the Wind”—
Martin Toseland has collected the very best, and very worst, linguistic gifts of the gaffe.
Examples have been plucked gleefully from three categories of blunders: malapropisms—
named after Mrs. Malaprop in Sheridan’s play The Rivals where the wrong word pops out
to bizarre results; eggcorns—where a new word is created from misheard real one (the name
comes from someone misunderstanding “acorn” as “eggcorn,” as it has the same shape);
and of course mondegreens, or misheard lyrics, a rich vein of accidental invention. Such
classic mondegreens are collected as Ray Parker Jr.’s “Who Ya Gonna Call, Gus Foster,”
Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams are Made of Cheese,” Roy Orbison’s “Only Baloney,”
AC/DC’s “Dirty Deeds Done with Sheep,” and Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tangerine Man.” Martin
Toseland is a former commissioning editor for Penguin Press and Collins Reference.
Humor/Language & Linguistics • 192 pp • 5 x 8
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More Tea, Vicar?
An Embarrassment of Domestic Catchphrases
Nigel Rees
A compendium of informal sayings that have caught on primarily in homes, this
fascinating collection introduces many useful phrases—“all joints on the table will
be carved” means elbows off the table, while “all fur coat and no knickers” de-
scribes someone who appears elegant on the outside, but is sleazy underneath.
In this nostalgic and intriguing examination of the familiar phrases that become em-
bedded in the daily lexicons of many households, Nigel Rees attempts to explain how
and from where these colorful sayings have become the common go-to phrases for so
many families. There are numerous phrases used by parents to deal with children’s
questions (“Why?” “Y’s a crooked letter.”), mangled words (“semi-skilled milk”), nan-
nyisms (“Back in the knife box, Miss Sharp.”), homey proverbs (“Custard boiled is
custard spoiled.”), and scores of restroom-related euphemisms—or, loophemisms (“I’m
just going to turn the vicar’s bike around”). Learn more about familiar phrases—the
many variations on “age before beauty,” and find perfect retorts for any situation—
“The answer’s a lemon.” “Why?” “Suck it and see.” Nigel Rees’s other titles include
All Gong and No Dinner, As We Say in Our House, I Told You I Was Sick, and A
Man About a Dog.
Humor/Reference • 240 pp • 4½ x 7½
9781905400744 • June • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Cloth • National Trust

all coat and no knickers all gong and no dinner angels moving their beds
Describing a certain type of All talk and no action. What you Thunder, as explained comfortingly
woman, given to show but would say of a loud-mouthed person, to a child.
having no modesty. somewhat short on achievement.

The Chronicles of Sherlock Holmes


Paul D. Gilbert
Having delved into his famous metal box, Dr. John Watson now turns his atten-
tion to those unchronicled cases that were previously only alluded to.
In the tradition of Holmes pastiche, travel to Baker Street to finally hear the full sto-
ries of The Baron Maupertius, The Cutter Alicia, The Remarkable Disappearance of
James Phillimore, The Red Leech, The Aluminium Crutch, The Abominable Wife, and
The Mumbling Duellist: Isadora Persano. What is the connection between an im-
poverished dowager, an attempt on Mycroft’s life, and Holmes’ deadliest adversary?
Can Holmes discover if a ship really disappeared in a patch of mist or if his client’s
father is insane? Who or what is the red leech? Paul D. Gilbert is the author of The
Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes.
Mystery • 224 pp • 6 x 9½
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ISAMBARD SMITH ADVENTURES
Toby Frost
Captain Isambard Smith is a captain in the service of the British Space Empire—and of his android pilot Polly Carveth
and loyal friend the psychopathic alien headhunter, Suruk. Readers whose taste in humor runs through Monty Python,
Red Dwarf, and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy will devour these spoof space adventures.
Toby Frost has written film reviews for the book The DVD Stack and articles for Solander magazine.
Each: Science Fiction • 320 pp • 5 x 8 • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Paper • Myrmidon Books

Space Captain Smith


In a stirring tale of daring and determination, comradeship and courage, ant-soldiers
and aliens, Isambard Smith sallies forth in his first adventure.
In the 25th century the British Space Empire faces the gathering menace of the evil ant-
soldiers of the Ghast Empire hive, hell-bent on galactic domination and the extermina-
tion of all humanoid life. Isambard Smith is the square-jawed, courageous, and somewhat
asinine new commander of the battle-damaged light freighter John Pym, destined to take
on the alien threat because nobody else is available. Together with his bold crew—a skull-
collecting alien lunatic, an android pilot who is actually a fugitive sex toy, and a hamster
called Gerald—he must collect new-age herbalist Rhianna Mitchell from the laid back
New Francisco orbiter and bring her back to safety in the Empire. Straightforward enough—
except the Ghasts want her too. If he is to get back to Blighty alive, Smith must defeat
void sharks, a universe-weary android assassin, and John Gilead, psychopathic naval of-
ficer from the fanatically religious Republic of New Eden before facing his greatest enemy:
a ruthless alien warlord with a very large behind.
9781905802135 • May

God Emperor of Didcot


The second installment in the chronicles of Isambard Smith sees Space Captain Smith
blast off on another hilarious adventure.
Tea . . . a beverage brewed from the fermented dried leaves of the shrub Camelli sinensis
and imbibed by all the great civilizations in the galaxy’s history; a source of refreshment,
stimulation, and, above all else, of moral fiber—without which the British Space Empire
must surely crumble to leave Earth at the mercy of its enemies. Sixty percent of the Em-
pire’s tea is grown on one world—Urn, principal planet of the Didcot system. If Earth is
to keep fighting, the tea must flow! When a crazed cult leader overthrows the government
of Urn, Isambard Smith and his vaguely competent crew find themselves saddled with new
allies—a legion of tea-obsessed nomads, an overly civilized alien horde. and a commando
unit so elite that it only has five members. Only together can they defeat the self-proclaimed
God Emperor of Didcot and confront the true power behind the coup—the sinister le-
gions of the Ghast Empire and Smith’s old enemy, Commander 462.
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The Painted Messiah
Craig Smith
Combining a blistering-action thriller with a compulsive and convincing account
of first-century Romano-Judaean politics, the body count rises as contenders
vie for a priceless, first-century portrait of Christ said to grant everlasting life.

“A marvelously thrilling book . . . the distinction between villain and hero is


constantly blurred. . . a most enthralling story.” —Paul Doherty, author, the
Hugh Corbett mysteries
“A superior example of its genre.” —The Historical Novels Review
Kate Kenyon, the wealthy young widow of an English aristocrat, has an addiction
to mortal risk. She feeds it by engaging in the armed robbery with her accomplice
and lover Ethan Brand. Their latest target is a priceless “Byzantine” icon. So far
they have never had to shoot anyone—this time will be different. Retired CIA man
Thomas Malloy is hired by a rich but ailing televangelist to courier his newly ac-
quired painting from a Zurich bank to the local airport. Malloy anticipates trou-
ble, but not the maelstrom of bullets and betrayal that threatens to pull him under.
Sir Julian Corbeau is an international criminal holed up in Switzerland to avoid
U.S. extradition. He is also the sadistic head of the modern Knights Templar. He
had the painting and now seeks a bloody revenge on those who stole it. The se-
crets of the painting gradually unfold to reveal how the only true image of Christ
could exert so malignant an influence on all those who possess it. Craig Smith is
a former professor at the University of North Colorado. His first novel The Whis-
per of Leaves won a bronze medal in ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year Awards.
Mystery • 400 pp • 5 x 8
9781905802159 • April • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Paper • Myrmidon Books

The Blood Lance


Craig Smith
In this sequel to The Painted Messiah, amoral, Glock-touting heroes Kate, Ethan,
and Malloy don holsters and body armor again in another enthralling page-turner.

“Smith delineates his large cast concisely and writes with verve and style about
campus life.” —Kirkus Reviews on The Whisper of Leaves
Kufstein, Austria, 1939—At the foot of a mountain known as the Wilder Kaiser lies
the body of Otto Rahn, Himmler’s own archaeologist. Rahn’s pursuit of the legendary
Blood Lance of the Cathars has set in motion a tragic chain of events reaching far
beyond the holocaust. Switzerland 1997—Lord Robert Kenyon is a wealthy finan-
cier and a senior member of humanitarian order the Knights of the Holy Lance. While
climbing the Eiger with his new bride, he is attacked and murdered and his wife Kate
left for dead. New York City 2008—When billionaire Jack Farrell cuts loose after
defrauding his own company, ex-CIA agent Thomas Malloy is assigned to track him
down. The trail leads to Germany and the Order of the Holy Lance. With his friends,
former art thieves Kate and Ethan Brand, Malloy set out to unlock the secrets of
the order: Malloy seeks his man while Kate must find the truth about what hap-
pened on the slopes of the Eiger 11 years before—and exact her vengeance. Craig
Smith is a former professor at Arkansas State University and the University of North-
ern Colorado. His novels include The Painted Messiah and The Whisper of Leaves,
which won a bronze medal in ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year Awards.
Mystery • 384 pp • 6 x 9½
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The Stone Gallows
C. David Ingram
This gritty crime drama set in Glasgow is the first in a series about the epony-
mous ex-cop Cameron Stone.
DC Cameron Stone spent three months in intensive care before he could even recall
the high-speed pursuit and accident that had not only almost finished him, but also
had killed a teenage mother and her child. After the message from Audrey that she
had left him and taken their young son, Mark, with her, booze, anti-depressants, and
therapy all failed to enable him to resume his old job. Now he lives in a room in the
worst part of Glasgow, paying rent by running errands for a private detective agency.
He’s also paid by his former colleagues to do their dirty work—like threatening the
newly released sex offender who has been hanging around the local high school. Stone
is having a bad week. Audrey’s talking of remarriage, knife-wielding kids try to mug
him, and there’s a message on his front door: Burn in Hell Baby Killer. The one bright
spot is his growing friendship with Liz, the sunny Irish nurse on the next floor. But
then his apartment is set on fire—and now a stranger has turned up at the school
and driven off with his son. C. David Ingram is a nurse.
Mystery • 384 pp • 5 x 8
9781905802203 • May • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Paper • Myrmidon Books

Piper
Helen McCabe
Legend has it that in medieval times the children of Hamelin were led East into
Transylvania—this nightmarishly chilling modern gothic is based on the macabre
legend of the Rattenfanger, or the Pied Piper of Hamelin.
In bleak post-Ceausescu Romania, while studying the high incidence of mental ill-
ness among the women of a remote mountain village, psychiatric researcher Dr. Sasha
Marcu uncovers a horrific history of ritual child murder. When Marcu and police
inspector Valentin have almost cornered the prime suspect, he appears to die in a
plane crash. In the small lakeside town of Sunny Mead, New Hampshire, local cop
Dave Durrant and his music teacher wife Diane lead an idyllic life with their three
children. When Diane engages new arrival Diep Koppelberg as a therapist for her
13-year-old disabled son Pip, Diep’s charm and exceptional musical talent captivates
the community, with Diane and her daughter drawn to him to the point of infatu-
ation. Only Pip sees Diep differently—where others see beauty, he sees only ugli-
ness and decay. Where they see benevolence, he sees malice and unspeakable evil.
Pip must convince his family of the danger before it is too late, or find a way to con-
front the threat himself. Helen McCabe is the author of more than 20 books, in-
cluding Two for a Lie and When Love Rides Out.
Horror • 320 pp • 5 x 8
9781905802258 • June • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Paper • Myrmidon Books

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Down Deep
Mike Croft
This gripping adventure-thriller asks: What if whales tried to alert humankind to
impending ecological catastrophe?

“A reminder that a single location and perspective, and linear chronology, can
be deeply satisfying.” —The Times
“The writing is witty and engaging . . . this is an entertaining read, with all the
ingredients of a comedy of errors.” —New Statesman
“White Man Falling is that rare and wondrous thing—a perfectly realized seri-
ous comic novel. That it is also a first novel makes it all the more extraordi-
nary.” —Sarah Dunant, author, The Birth of Venus
In the dead of night, a huge whale strands itself on Brighton beach. Soon whales are
blocking shipping, traveling up the Thames to the heart of London, and aggressively
stranding themselves in incredible numbers on crowded beaches. Amid public hyste-
ria, controversial marine biologist Roddy Ormond suspects the whales are commu-
nicating a terrible warning. When he tries to investigate with journalist Kate
Gunning, the clues point to a scandal involving a ruthless shipping magnate and cyn-
ical government figures—which soon puts Roddy and Kate in grave danger. But what
is the secret they must uncover, and can the code of the whale’s language be cracked?
The answers are deep in the ocean, where catastrophe lies. Mike Croft is the adven-
ture-thriller pen name of novelist and poet Mike Stocks, whose book White Man Falling
won the Goss First Novel Award.
Fiction • 376 pp • 5 x 8
9781846880582 • April • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Paper • Alma Books

The Eye of the Moon


Anonymous
The Bourbon Kid roams the streets of Santa Modega once again in this darkly com-
ical and thrilling sequel to The Book with No Name.

“Possibly drug-induced lunacy of a book.” —Zoo Magazine on The Book with


No Name
Following a massive rampage that left the streets of Santa Mondega soaked with blood,
the elusive supernatural serial killer known only as the Bourbon Kid is now himself
being haunted. Hot on his heels are several vampire gangs, the Secret Service, a cou-
ple of werewolves, corrupt cops, and the Dark Lord himself, and none will rest until
he is dead. But the Kid has a vengeance of his own to wreak, and young lovers Dante
and Kacy, hapless bartender Sanchez, Peto the Hubal monk, and the mysterious Jes-
sica will each be drawn into the escalating vortex of violence.
Fiction • 384 pp • 5 x 8
9781843173038 • April • $13.95 (Can $15.95) Paper • Michael O’Mara

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Beyond the Blossoming Fields
Jun’ichi Watanabe
Based on the extraordinary and colorful life of a trailblazer who overcame multi-
ple obstacles to rewrite the rules for Japanese women, this spellbinding novel is from
the author of the Japanese publishing sensation A Lost Paradise.

“Excruciatingly beautiful and scary . . . This is a delicate, daring, sexual, sensual


reading experience.” —Publishers Weekly on A Lost Paradise
A Lost Paradise sold nearly three million copies in Japan
As a young girl from a wealthy family, Ginko Ogino seems set for a conventional life
in the male-dominated society of 19th-century Japan. But when she contracts gonor-
rhea from her husband, she suffers the disgrace of divorce. Forced to bear the humil-
iation of being treated by male doctors, she resolves to become a doctor herself in order
to treat fellow female sufferers and spare them some of the shame she had to endure.
Her struggle is not an easy one—her family disowns her, and she has to convince the
authorities to take seriously the very idea of a female doctor and allow her to study
alongside male medical students and take the licensing exam. Based on the real-life
story of Ginko Ogino—Japan’s first female doctor—Jun’ichi Watanabe does full jus-
tice to the complexity of her character and her world in a fascinating and inspirational
work of fiction. Jun’ichi Watanabe has written numerous scientific texts and biogra-
phical books, but he is best known for his works of fiction such as A Lost Paradise;
which became a cultural phenomenon in Japan spawning movies, television programs,
and even a new slang expression for having an affair. He has been awarded several
major literary prizes, including the Naoki Prize and the Eiji Yoshikawa Prize.
Fiction • 318 pp • 5½ x 8½
9781846880643 • April • $24.95 (Can $27.95) Cloth • Alma Books

Moonshine in the Morning


Andrea McNicoll
Interlinking tales present an unforgettable cast of strong-minded women and their
wayward husbands clinging to village life in Thailand, before the relentless advance
of modernity.
How can Mother Nong and Mother Pensri save their menfolk from terrifying visions
of widow ghosts when Uncle Lai’s moonshine stall does such brisk business? What pos-
sessed Mother Suree to cut off her husband’s proudest appendage and attach it to a
high-flying balloon during the festival of Loy Krathong? And is the sacred banyan tree
dying because the men are taking bets on its size, or because the women are lighting
too many oil lamps under its ancient boughs? Achieving both charm and authenticity,
debut novelist Andrea McNicoll subtly builds up her characters and themes to create
a world so distant in its geography yet so familiar in its intimate human drama as to
be utterly irresistible. Andrea McNicoll lived and worked in Thailand for 12 years. She
works in the mental health field.
Fiction • 252 pp • 5 x 8
9781846880674 • May • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Paper • Alma Books

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Hell
Yasutaka Tsutsui
A masterpiece of surrealist literature from one of Japan’s best-known science
fiction writers.

“The nice thing about Tsutsui is that history and modernity combine effort-
lessly, as do drab reality and fantasy.” —The Daily Telegraph
Pantheon Books launched Yasutaka Tsutsui’s Salmonella Men on
Planet Porno in November 2008.
Tsutsui’s novel Paprika is the basis for the award-winning 2006
anime film Paprika.
Fifty-seven-year-old Takeshi has just been involved in a traffic accident. When he
wakes up, he is in a strange bar and is no longer crippled as he has been for most
of his life, but able to walk without crutches in his everyday business suit. Look-
ing around, he sees a number of familiar faces—Izumi, a colleague who had died
in a plane crash five years before; his childhood friend Yuzo, who had become a
yakuza and had been killed by a rival gang member; and Sasaki, who had frozen
to death as a homeless vagrant. This is Hell—a place where three days last as long
as 10 years on earth, and people are able to see events in both the future and the
past. Yuzo can now see the yakuza that killed him as he harasses a friend of his.
The actress Mayumi and the writer Torigai are chased by the paparazzi into an el-
evator that drops to floor 666 beneath ground level. The vivid depiction of after-
life portrayed in Hell admits the traditional horrors, but subjects them to Tsutsui’s
unique powers of enchantment—witty, amusing, and praised for its poetic style and
the wizard-like light touch of the author’s shifting focus. Yasutaka Tsutsui has won
several literary prizes and was made a Chevalier Order of Arts and Literature by
the French government. His books include Salmonella Men on Planet Porno.
Fiction/Fantasy • 300 pp • 5 x 8
9781846880377 • April • $24.95 (Can $27.95) Cloth • Alma Books

Don Juan de la Mancha


Robert Menasse
A tenderly ironic portrait of his own generation, from one of the leading voices
in Austrian literature.

“A first-rate linguistic work of art . . . A terrifically dynamic novel.”


—Der Standard
“You can only be happy with your first woman or with your last,” announces Nathan’s
father, thus summarizing the seducer’s dilemma. Nathan, too, is a seducer, albeit in a
different time. An editor for a Viennese newspaper, he maintains an emancipated mar-
riage and an equally emancipated affair, paying frequent visits to his psychotherapist.
Whereas Nathan’s father sought happiness in women and Nathan’s mother found un-
happiness in men, Nathan intends to do everything quite differently. But what is he doing
differently? Nothing. More entertaining and facetious than ever, Robert Menasse paints
a vivid portrait of the post-1968 generation and a society “that cannot even sell a bot-
tle of mineral water without viewing the goods from an erotic angle.” Robert Menasse
was chosen to give the opening address at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 1995 when Aus-
tria was guest of honor. He has received many prizes for his novels and essays.
Fiction • 270 pp • 5 x 8
9781846880810 • June • $16.95 (Can $18.95) Paper • Alma Books

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The Juggler
Sebastian Beaumont
A compulsive and bizarre tale of fractured reality—of a world both seductive and men-
acing, where nothing is quite as it seems.

“You may well find that the ‘one extra chapter’ you were going to read ends up
being three or four.” —Ciao on Thirteen
Mark did what people aren’t supposed to do. He left his home, his job, his wife, his friends,
his seven-month-old baby—everything. He took with him only two things: one was a
flyer advertising a nightclub with an address written on the back in spidery pencil; the
other was a small bag containing a large amount of cash. But it is not so easy to start
again. Mark must find his way in a new town where no one will talk about their past,
and where cell phones don’t work. He soon discovers that this is not all that’s strange
about this nameless town. Friendships turn into a web of deceit and motives are always
suspect. Mark’s journey, both physical and metaphysical, takes him through layers of
reality and toward refuge of an unexpected kind. Sebastian Beaumont is a psychother-
apeutic counselor and the author of Thirteen.
Fiction • 256 pp • 6 x 9
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Once, Two Islands


Dawn Garisch
The Tempest is reworked into a compelling coming-of-age tale set on an isolated
island in the southern Atlantic seas where modern ideas and ancient beliefs are in
stark opposition.

“There are infidelities, enmities, even a murder, in which more of the islanders
are implicated than they care to have known . . . There is, in short, plenty of ac-
tion in this novel, mediated through a style that is often lyrical, always engross-
ing.” —Michiel Heyns, author, Bodies Politic
On an island in the southern Atlantic seas, a baby girl is born one dark winter’s day
while the spin-drift wind sings strange songs around the gullies and cliffs. But Gulai’s
mother dies soon after giving birth and her father, Dr. Orion Prosper, the only med-
ical doctor on the island, blames himself and refuses to talk to anyone. But Gulai never
stops crying and her aunt is forced to seek advice from Sophia, the island’s other healer,
in secret. Thus begins Gulia’s life on Ergo Island—betraying her father and becom-
ing inextricably linked to the traditions he is working to eradicate. Gulai is curious
about the “witch” the islanders publicly revile but privately visit, the “madness” which
drove a young woman to her death, and the secrets which lie at the heart of all their
lives. Dawn Garisch is the author of three YA novels, including Babyshoes.
Fiction • 288 pp • 6 x 9½
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Artificial Snow
Florian Zeller
One of the most vibrant voices in French literature draws an urbane, witty portrait
of the life of 20-something Parisians.

“Experience Zeller’s sober, circumspect style . . . often compared to Milan Kun-


dera.” —W magazine
“Hilarious moments of bravery and deceit win the reader over utterly.”
—Publishers Weekly on Julian Parme
“A rising star on the contemporary French literary scene.” —Library Journal
Winner of the Hachette Foundation Literary Prize
A brief relationship becomes an obsession in this tale centering on the narrator’s love
for a woman named Lou. When his dreams of rekindling their lost love and living hap-
pily ever after seem impossible, he imagines instead wreaking the worst acts of
vengeance against her. This story ponders the despair of living in a world devoid of love
and true companionship. “Where goes the white when melts the snow?” asks the epi-
taph. It turns to sludge, Zeller suggests, and nothing will ever be as simple and good as
it used to be. Zeller describing the insecurities, preoccupations, and egotism of young,
urban Parisians. Florian Zeller is a novelist, playwright, and a journalist for Paris-Match
and French Vogue. His other titles include The Fascination of Evil, Julian Parme, and
Lovers or Something Like It.
Fiction • 128 pp • 5 x 8
9781901285840 • April • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Paper • Pushkin Pres

Also available:

Lovers or
Something Like It
9781901285529
$21.95 (Can $24.95)

I Was Behind You


Nicolas Fargues
The battle of the sexes is explored in the form of a confessional dialogue detailing
a love affair.

“The narrative is extremely condensed . . . and this is what makes this dark, intel-
ligent novel so powerful.” —www.frenchbooknews.com
Ero dietro di te: you know what that means in English? It means I was behind you. She
was actually sitting at a table behind us for the entire meal and she spent the whole
time watching me without me realizing. It’s funny, but I’m starting to think that it would-
n’t be stretching it to read something really symbolic into that phrase. It could also mean:
“For all this time, all these years, I’ve been right behind you, as close as can be, and
you didn’t notice me. It’s obvious you and I were meant to be together, but we screwed
it up every time. Still, I’m right here, right now, and I want you to know it, the ball’s
in your court, you won’t be able to say no one told you and complain you let the chance
of a lifetime slip through your fingers.” See what I mean? Nicolas Fargues is the author
of One Man Show.
Fiction • 180 pp • 5 x 8
9781906548056 • June • $16.95 (Can $18.95) Paper • Pushkin Press

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Working Knowledge
Petr Kràl
Introduction by Milan Kundera
Translated by Frank Wynne
Over the course of 100 brief and evanescent texts, Kràl brings together, as his com-
patriot Milan Kundera writes in his introduction, “this strange and beautiful exis-
tential encyclopedia of the everyday.”

“Kràl’s succinct texts are persuasive; they haunt the mind, thereafter influencing
our perceptions.” —France Magazine
“A rare book, of a kind that leaves you changed.” —Le Monde
In this collection, Petr Kràl has the unerring ability to perceive, to catch the common-
place by surprise, and with unsettling clarity see beyond the everyday to the fabric of
life beneath. Whether describing twilight, a toothpick, the ritual of shaving, or the act
of going upstairs, his gaze is ingenuous, humble, amazed. Mute objects, fleeting gestures,
changeless passions—Kràl forces us to look at them anew. Each limpid, graceful essay
is a brief voyage of discovery in which lowly objects and everyday actions, so often un-
observed, are transfigured. Petr Kràl is a prolific poet, essayist, and film critic who was
a member of the Czech surrealist movement. Milan Kundera is the author of The Book
of Laughter and Forgetting, Ignorance, Immortality, and The Unbearable Lightness of
Being. Frank Wynne is a prize-winning translator and the author of I Was Vermeer.
Fiction • 160 pp • 5 x 8
9781901285734 • June • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Paper • Pushkin Press

The Fascination of Evil


Florian Zeller
East meets West with deadly consequences in this enthralling novel, packed with
sex and intrigue.

“You can’t put the book down until the very end . . . Florian Zeller proves that
he is a true writer capable of varying genres and tones.” —Paris Match on
Julien Parme
“Liberally spiced with musings on life, death, and the meaning of love (and plen-
tiful sex), Zeller’s tale of the ‘clash of civilizations’ has reinforced his precocious
literary success.” —The New Statesman
Winner of the prestigious Prix Interallié
When the unnamed narrator receives an invitation to visit Egypt as the guest of the
French Embassy in Cairo, he anticipates a boring week of literary discussions and of-
ficial dinners. But from the start, his fellow author—Martin Millet—seems determined
to stir up the tensions that underlie the politeness of Egyptian society. He offends Is-
lamic sensibilities with his views on art and the novel, and his entire stay eventually
degenerates into an obsessive search for an Egyptian woman willing to have sex with
him. The atmosphere between the two authors becomes one of mutual mistrust bor-
dering on open dislike. As the narrator finds himself dragged ever deeper into Mil-
let’s obsessions, he begins not only to fear for his own and Millet’s safety, but also for
the future of Western civilization. Florian Zeller is the author of Artificial Snow, for
which he won the Hachette Foundation Literary Prize; Julien Parme; and Love or Some-
thing Like It.
Fiction • 148 pp • 5 x 8
9781906548049 (Replaces 9781901285659) • April • $16.95 (Can $18.95)
Paper • Pushkin Press

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Petersburg
Andrey Bely
Translated by John Elsworth
“ O n e o f t h e f o u r m o s t i m p o r t a n t w o r k s o f 2 0 t h - c e n t u r y l i t e ra t u r e .”
—Vladimir Nabokov
A story of family dysfunction, parricide, political terror, conspiracy, and murder, this mas-
terpiece also points to apocalypse and redemption. The world of history—the revolution
of 1905—and the world of myth—in the figure of Saturn, who devours his children and
in turn is devoured by them—are intertwined. Russia is torn apart by the conflict between
revolutions and reaction; at the level of myth, these opposites are indistinguishable. The
Ableukhovs, father and son, embody this conflict, but are scions of the same Mongol lin-
eage. The city itself is the child of its autocratic founder, Peter the Great, who maintains
his power over it through the agency of his statue, the Bronze Horseman. Andrey Bely is
the pseudonym of Boris Nikolaevich Bugaev (1880–1934), a novelist, poet, theorist, and
literary critic considered to have influenced several literary schools, in particular Sym-
bolism. His influence is often compared to that of James Joyce in the English-speaking
world. John Elsworth’s work includes books and articles about Andrey Bely, as well as a
translation of Bely’s first novel The Silver Dove.
Fiction • 570 pp • 5 x 8
9781901285963 • May • $16.95 (Can $18.95) Paper • Pushkin Press

Franziska
Ernst Weiss
First published in 1914, a haunting tale of one woman’s desperate determination to
be a professional musician.

“An extraordinary novel.” —The Guardian


Following the death of her mother, Franziska turns away from love and follows a grimly
determined path to achieve a career as a concert pianist. Her determination takes her from
her humble home in a small Czech town to an unconventional life in Prague before draw-
ing to a destructive climax in prewar Berlin. Gripping and elegantly written, this is a fas-
cinating exploration of character and an alluring look at the power of music and one
woman’s obsession. Ernst Weiss (1884–1940) was a Czech-born writer and a close asso-
ciate of Franz Kafka. His novels include The Aristocrat and Jarmila.
Fiction • 270 pp • 4½ x 6½
9781901285789 • June • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Paper • Pushkin Press

The Necklace/The Pearls


Guy de Maupassant and Isak Dinesen
Two classic stories use the symbolism of jewels in different ways to illustrate the human
condition.
The Necklace translation is by Jonathan Sturges
A necklace of pearls and a necklace of diamonds are at the center of these two con-
trasting stories. The Necklace is a story of vanity, of two lives blighted by the loss of a
diamond necklace, celebrated for its twist ending. From the fairytale-like collection Win-
ter’s Tales, The Pearls is a story of love and fear. Isak Dinesen was the nom de plume
of Karen Blixen (1885–1862). She is best known for Out of Africa, her account of liv-
ing in Kenya, and her short story Babette’s Feast, both of which were made into movies.
Guy de Maupassant (1850–1893), a protégé of Flaubert, is considered one of the fa-
thers of the modern short story.
Fiction • 64 pp • 4½ x 6½
9781906548025 (Replaces 9781901285260) • May • $12.95 (Can $14.95)
Paper • Pushkin Press

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Diary of a Seducer
Søren Kierkegaard
A part of the larger work Either/Or that contrasts a life of hedonism with one of ethi-
cal responsibility, this is a classic of seduction literature.
The disturbing narrative of a man who explores his sense of detachment by deliberately
arousing the passion of a young society girl, this diary records his discovery of the girl and
his attempts to control her. Inspired by events in Kierkegaard’s own life that are still shrouded
in mystery, this story is a vivid exploration of the complex psychology of cruelty and love.
Søren Kierkegaard (1813–1855) was a prolific philosopher and theologian. His best-known
works include Either/Or and Fear and Trembling.
Fiction • 240 pp • 5 x 8
9781906548032 (Replaces 9781901285239) • May • $16.95 (Can $18.95) Paper
Pushkin Press

Letter to a Hostage
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
From the author of a best-loved children’s classic, this 1943 open letter was written
to his friend Léon Werth, a Jewish citizen living in occupied France and the subject
of The Little Prince’s dedication.

“Pioneering aviator, bestselling writer, and romantic idol.”


—The New York Times
The acclaimed aviator and adventurer wrote this letter while waiting in Portugal for a
passage to the U.S., having just escaped the terrors of war-torn France, and dedicated it
to the 40 million Frenchmen, hostages of the Germans. Saint-Exupéry’s observations on
the aimless existence of his fellow exiles in Lisbon filled with parties, gambling, and spies
leads him to examine the nature of existence itself. The particularity of this moment, as
the world seemed to be coming to an end, makes for a searing and timeless evocation of
the nature of humanity. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900–1944) was an aviator as well
as the author and illustrator of the enduring and bestselling classic The Little Prince,
and the winner of the Grand Prix de l’Académie Française and the National Book Award
for Wind, Sand and Stars.
Literary Collections • 64 pp • 4½ x 6½
9781906548018 (Replaces 9781901285086) • May • $12.95 (Can $14.95) Paper
Pushkin Press

Hecate and Her Dogs


Paul Morand
Tense and bleak, this 1920s story of a love affair that turns into a nightmare is a
novella of high literary quality and disconcerting power.

“Morand was a citizen of the world, with a sharp eye and a neat turn of phrase.”
—The Tablet
“Morand successfully combined being a best-selling author and an important rep-
resentative of the French government.” —The Modern Language Review
The narrator, sent to an African country to run a branch of a large French bank, in-
dulges in a liaison with Clotilde; only to discover in her unexpected and shocking depths
of perversity. This elegant novella of disturbing eroticism was the book with which Morand
returned triumphantly to the literary scene in 1954. It explores territory very different
in tone from his earlier, mildly shocking cosmopolitanism. Paul Morand (1888–1976)
was a diplomat, novelist, poet, traveler, and socialite. He is the author of The Allure of
Chanel and Venices.
Fiction • 130 pp • 4½ x 6½
9781901285802 • July • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Paper • Pushkin Press
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Journey to Mount Athos
François Augiéras
Touching on such themes as the immortality of the spirit, God, magic in the
natural world, reincarnation, and homosexuality, this work was inspired by
the author’s retreats to Mount Athos and the time he spent with the Orthodox
monks.

“Augiéras is one of those authors whose works shine in secret and illumi-
nate hidden undercurrents in his readers . . . He is the author of long-for-
gotten masterpieces.” —Le Nouvel Observateur
An adolescent boy sails to Mount Athos. His spiritual and erotic wanderings
among the monasteries and remote hermitages of the Holy Mountain take both
author and reader on a journey of self-discovery. Augiéras himself spoke of
Athos as a place where you “find everything within yourself,” and of this book
as “a sojourn in the Land of the Spirits according to the strictest Buddhist or
Pythagorean Orthodoxy.” Described variously as an anti-Christian nomad, a
barbarian in the West, and a madman, Augiéras is one of France’s great un-
derground writers. Like its author, this remarkable novel is full of subtle, an-
cient wisdom. François Augiéras (1925–1971) was a writer and painter whose
works include The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
Fiction • 250 pp • 4½ x 6½
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The Bachelors
Adalbert Stifter
A young man learns to face life’s extremes in this notable work from an au-
thor acclaimed by the likes of Theodor Adrono and Walter Benjamin.

“It has only rarely been noticed that behind the quiet, inward exactitude of
his descriptions of Nature in particular there is at work a predilection for
the excessive, the elemental, and the catastrophic, the pathological.” —
Thomas Mann
“[His] texts . . . possessed the same discursive and cumulative power as the
writings of the late W. G. Sebald.” —The Observer
After gaining his first job in another town, Victor must leave the home of his fos-
ter mother and venture into the world. Amidst his travels Victor stops on a re-
mote island to visit his estranged uncle, whom he has never met. Surrounded by
an atmosphere of death and decay, Victor and his uncle come to symbolize op-
posite attitudes toward life in this remarkable piece of Romantic fiction. Ultimately
Victor balances the differences between himself and the old man who has never
known love, and chooses his a new path that is filled with hope. Adalbert Stifter
(1805–1868) was a German-born author best known for such works as Brigitta,
The Condor, Indian Summer, and Rock Crystal.
Fiction • 160 pp • 4½ x 6½
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Sonnets
William Shakespeare
There is no major written language into which Shakespeare’s sonnets have not been trans-
lated, including Latin, Turkish, Japanese, Swahili, Esperanto, and Klingon.
Shakespeare’s sonnets are thought to have been written for a private audience across sev-
eral years, before being published in 1609. The verses that compose the sonnets are often
subversive, elusive, and intimate, shaping an erotic body of poetry in the pursuit of the depths
and parameters of emotion. William Shakespeare (1564–1616) is widely regarded as the great-
est writer in the English language.
Poetry • 162 pp • 4½ x 6½
9781901285994 • June • $15.95 (Can $17.95) Paper • Pushkin Press

Burning Secret
Stefan Zweig
In a 1920s Austrian sanatorium, a lonely 12-year-old boy is befriended and becomes in-
fatuated by a suave and mysterious baron, who heartlessly brushes him aside to turn his
seductive attentions to the boy’s mother. Stefan Zweig provides the reader, in this newly
available translation, with a study of childhood on the brink of adolescence and a boy’s
uncontrollable jealousy and feelings of betrayal. Stefan Zweig (1881–1942) was a novel-
ist, playwright, journalist, and biographer. His other titles include Beware of Pity, Chess
Story, Marie Antoinette: The Portrait of an Average Woman, and The Post Office Girl.
Fiction • 128 pp • 4½ x 6½
9781901285857 • April • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Paper • Pushkin Press

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Casanova
A Study in Self-Portraiture
Stefan Zweig
Acclaimed Italian author Stefan Zweig unveils the mythical life of the infamous Casanova
in this insightful biography.
Casanova (1725–1798), a Venetian who lived most of his life in exile from his beloved city,
created myths about both himself and his Italian contemporaries. In this masterly biogra-
phical essay, Stefan Zweig examines the man and the city he left behind but never forgot.
He notes that “imaginative writers rarely have a biography, and men who have biographies
are only in exceptional circumstances able to write them . . . Casanova is a splendid, almost
unique exception.”
Biography • 118 pp • 4 x 6½
9781906548063 (Replaces 9781901285185) • May • $17.95 (Can $19.95) Paper
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H E S P E R U S
E T RE M OT I SSI M A P RO PE

BRIEF LIVES

“Bravo to Hesperus . . . These E. M. Forster Émile Zola


titles have been largely lost to the
Richard Canning Anthony Cummins
general reading public; how
exciting that they’ve been made With characteristic flair, Richard Can- Zola’s biography also serves as an as-
available to us in these exquis- ning juxtaposes Forster’s public per- tute and indispensable look at 19th-
itely cool little volumes.” sona as a member of the English century France and its literary culture.
—Adrienne Miller, Esquire literary establishment with the joys and
torments of his private life.
Also available: Flood
(9781843911883) and For a
“Hesperus Press is finding, and Also available: Arctic Summer Night of Love (9781843910107)
often newly translating, astound- (9781843910619) Anthony Cummins’s biography is the
ing forgotten works.” ideal introduction to a writer today con-
A century after his novels first came out,
—Benjamin Schwarz, sidered to be a pillar of French literature.
E. M. Forster remains one of the most
The Atlantic Monthly With his powerful, uncompromising, and
widely read and best-loved authors of the
20th century. He made his name with nov- minutely researched novels, Émile Zola
“A maverick publisher revives analyzed the struggles of the Parisian
els such as A Room with a View and
literature with modern touches.” working class, the sexual intrigues of high
Howards End, which, with their detailed
—Michael Upchurch, society, and the rise of consumer culture.
analyses of English snobbery and racism,
The Seattle Times In this wide-ranging and enjoyable biog-
established him as an uncompromising
critic of hypocrisy. Forced to conceal his raphy, Anthony Cummins examines
“The Hesperus Library—con- Zola’s international fame in the light of
sexuality from his readership, Forster also
sider knocking off one slim text his political engagement and the challenge
wrote, but never published, a novel of gay
a day on your mass-transit com- he mounted to the establishment. An-
love, Maurice. Richard Canning consid-
mute—serves as a lasting inocula- thony Cummins has published essays on
ers the literary development of that most
tion against industrially canned Zola in the Review of English Studies and
English of writers through the prism
literary judgment.” —Carlin Victorian Review. He writes for The
of his own biography. Richard Canning
Romano, The Chronicle of Times Literary Supplement.
is the author of Oscar Wilde and the
Higher Education
editor of Between Men: Best New Gay Biography • 112 pp • 5 x 7½
Fiction. 9781843919148 • April
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BRIEF LIVES

Leo Tolstoy Marquis de Sade Wilkie Collins


Anthony Briggs David Carter Melisa Klimaszewski
The life and works of one of the With the details of his life writ large A rare insight into the fascinating life
greatest of all novelists is studied and in gossip sheets and whispered in out- of Dickens’ closest collaborator chal-
discussed by the acclaimed translator raged Parisian salons, de Sade’s life lenges conventional views of the Vic-
of War and Peace. story is as unpredictable and scan- torian era as repressively moralistic.
dalous as his ever-popular prose.
“Briggs’s descriptions are crisper Also available: The Frozen Deep
and the dialogue is sharper . . . the Also available: Betrayal (9781843910947) and A Rogue’s
most readable translation on the (9781843911364) and Virtue Life (9781843911326)
(9781843911913) Author of the first detective novel in Eng-
market.” —Publishers Weekly on
War and Peace As explicit in his prose as he was in his lish, Wilkie Collins was one of the most
private life, the Marquis de Sade re- popular authors in Victorian England. In
Also available: The Forged
Coupon (9781843911357) and mains one of the most controversial writ- this illuminating biography, Melisa Kli-
Hadji Murat (9781843911357) ers of all time. This new biography, by the maszewski situates the writer within his
Born in central Russia in 1828, Tolstoy acclaimed translator and author David own milieu and demonstrates how his
saw action as a soldier before becoming Carter, promises to shock as much as it work sparks new understandings of Vic-
a writer. His two novels, War and Peace informs. Arrested many times for sexual torian life and letters. A close friend and
and Anna Karenina, are among the best misdemeanors, the Marquis de Sade was collaborator of Charles Dickens, Collins
loved in world literature. Anthony Briggs imprisoned in the Bastille, where he was secured his own fame with sensational
compares these works and describes writing 120 Days of Sodom and The Mis- novels that feature intricate legal plots,
many others. He also considers why such fortunes of Virtue at the time that it was mistaken identities, and complex crimes.
a strong character as Tolstoy welcomed stormed in 1789. After the French Rev- Boldly challenging the mores of Victorian
into his life two appalling individuals olution he was again imprisoned and sent society by maintaining two families and
whose malign influence changed him to an asylum, where he wrote diaries and shunning the institution of marriage,
and his literary career forever. Anthony plays. This concise biography offers a Collins was also one of the most uncon-
Briggs is a professor of Russian lan- fresh look at a relentlessly compelling fig- ventional public figures of his day. His life
guage and literature who has written, ure with a fascinating life of scandal and story, succinctly told in this elegant bi-
translated, or edited 20 books in the field imprisonment. David Carter is a writer, ography, promises to instruct and to en-
of Russian and English literature. translator, and freelance journalist and the tertain. Melisa Klimaszewski is the
author of Georges Simenon, Honoré de coauthor of Charles Dickens and has ed-
Biography • 112 pp • 5 x 7½ Balzac, and Literary Theory. ited several of Dickens’s collaborative
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POETIC LIVES

Shelley Coleridge Donne


Daniel Hahn Daniel Hahn Nicholas Robins
Daniel Hahn paints a brilliant portrait A perfect introduction to one of the An examination of the tragic life of an
of the outlandish genius who published founding Lake Poets and a man erro- author plagued by the deaths of fam-
Gothic horror novelettes in his teens neously seen, both in his time and ily friends, and the relation this had on
and eloped with the daughter of a cof- since, as hiding in the shadows of his his poetry, is woven with examples of
fee-shop owner, but who went on to friend Wordsworth. Donne’s own writing to reveal the full
create some of England’s finest poetry richness of his work.
Poet, philosopher, and critic, Samuel Tay-
and to inspire countless future poets.
lor Coleridge is now best remembered for Also available: On Death
Also available: Zastrozi the extraordinary “The Rime of the An- (9781843916000)
(9781843910299) cient Mariner” and “Kubla Khan.” With Poet and preacher John Donne is foremost
One of the finest poets of the English lan- his friend William Wordsworth he among the metaphysical poets. Born into
guage, Percy Bysshe Shelley is known as founded the Romantic movement—theirs a Catholic family, he faced considerable
much for his outstanding lyric poems as was one of the most productive and cre- persecution until his conversion to the An-
for his unconventional lifestyle. Works ative partnerships in the history of Eng- glican Church, into which he was or-
such as “Ozymandius,” “To a Skylark,” lish literature; together with Robert dained in 1615. His sermons are some of
and “Ode to the Westwind” have been Southey, they became known as the Lake the best known in history, and while much
read and loved by successive genera- Poets. Daniel Hahn traces the history of of his work is imbued with an overriding
tions; and so too a fascination with Shel- Coleridge’s life, his intense friendship with religious theme, he also penned love po-
ley’s short life has remained. Included in William and Mary Wordsworth, his trav- etry, sonnets, satires, and songs. Nicholas
this new biography are extracts from Shel- els through Europe, failed marriage, and Robins presents an accomplished and
ley’s own writings which elucidate his ex- crippling addiction to opium. He reveals concise biography of the life and career
traordinary story. Daniel Hahn is a writer the inspiration for Coleridge’s greatest of Donne, charting his progress from an
and translator whose works include The works, and proffers insightful extracts impoverished young writer to dean of St.
Tower Menagerie. He has also coedited from the poet’s compositions. The result Paul’s. Nicholas Robins is the author of
a number of literary companions, in- is a succinct and rounded portrayal of this Walking Shakespeare’s London and con-
cluding The Good Fiction Guide and The great writer. Daniel Hahn is a writer and tributes regularly to The Times Literary
Oxford Companion to English Literature. translator whose works include The Supplement.
Tower Menagerie. He has also coedited
Biography • 112 pp • 5 x 7½ a number of literary companions, in- Biography • 112 pp • 5 x 7½
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POETIC LIVES HESPERUS CLASSICS

Keats The Flood The Lawyer’s Secret


Robert Mighall Émile Zola M. E. Braddon
A fresh look at the tragically short life Along with two additional short sto- Foreword by Matthew Sweet
of one of poetry’s most dramatic fig- ries, The Flood is a fascinating exam- In the first publication since 1864 of
ures, chiefly remembered for his sub- ple of Zola experimenting with this piece, the female counterpart to
lime odes. surrealist styles. Wilkie Collins demonstrates gripping
Victorian writing at its best.
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(9781843910770) (9781843919148) and For a Orphan Ellinor Arden is called from her
Night of Love (9781843910107) secluded home to London for the hear-
One of the leading figures of the English
Romantic movement, and an inspiration Sixty-two-year-old Louis Roubieu sees his ing of her estranged uncle’s will. To her
for many future poets, John Keats’ works family’s long-awaited prosperity as a re- surprise, she is named as the inheritor of
such as “Ode to a Nightingale,” “To Au- ward rained upon him by God for years his fortune, on condition that she marry
tumn,” and “Ode on a Grecian Urn” are of arduous toil on the land. Yet it is the his adopted son. Encouraged by her
among the best-loved poems of all time. very abundance of God’s rain, initially ob- lawyer and guardian, the dashing Horace
In this new biography, Robert Mighall served from the window of their impos- Margrave, she attaches herself to this
charts the life of this brilliant poet, from ing farmhouse, which comes to pose a dire stranger, but it soon becomes clear that
the premature deaths of both his parents, threat to not merely their livelihood, but her trust in a dead man’s wishes has been
to his early writings and unkind treatment their very lives. Along with the comple- misplaced. Suspense-ridden sensation fic-
from critics, his travels and friendship mentary stories presented here, the cele- tion from a master of the art, The
with the Shelleys, and his untimely death brated “Blood” and “Three Wars,” this is Lawyer’s Secret and the counterpart piece
at the age of 25. Interspersed in his life a departure from the dark realism for presented here, “Mystery at Fernwood,”
story are extracts from Keats’s poems to which he is more commonly known. are particularly valuable for affording a
offer a unique insight into both the man Émile Zola was one of the foremost rare female take. M. E. Braddon (1835–
and his work. Robert Mighall is former writers of 19th-century French litera- 1915) was a prolific novelist whose efforts
editor of Penguin Classics and the author ture, and a key figure in the school of nat- to provide readers with affordable liter-
of A Geography of Victorian Gothic Fic- uralistic fiction. ature drove her to found Belgravia Mag-
tion and Sunshine. azine, an accessible source of fiction,
Fiction • 120 pp • 5 x 7½
nonfiction, and poetry. She is best known
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ans and Shepperton Babylon.
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The People of the Abyss A Confession Two Princesses


Jack London Leo Tolstoy Vladimir Odoevsky
Foreword by Alexander Masters Providing a rare insight into the inner Translated by Neil Cornwell
Jack London’s study of the London un- workings of one of literature’s great- Princess Mimi and Princess Zizi,
derworld remains, a century after it est minds, this seldom-published philo- Odoevsky’s complementary society
was written, a classic and timely tale sophical work delves profoundly into tales from the 1830s, can be seen as
of poverty and injustice. large questions. precursors to Anna Karenina and the
works of Dostoevsky.
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(9781843910978) and The Coupon (9781843911357) and “It is not people that kill, but ungovern-
Scarlet Plague (9781843911753) Hadji Murat (9781843910336) able passions.”
In 1902, Jack London purchased some At this time I began to write, from van- The eponymous princesses are both spin-
secondhand clothes, rented a room in the ity, greed, and pride. In my writings I did sters, but there any similarity ends. Zizi,
East End, and set out to discover how the exactly as in life. In order to possess the thwarted in love, takes her lot meekly
London poor lived. His research makes glory and the wealth for whose sake I until she comes face to face with her erst-
shocking reading. Moving through the wrote, it was necessary to conceal the while lover’s perfidy, and her sense of jus-
slums as one of the poor; eating, drink- good, and to display the bad. And so I did. tice and familial devotion rise to claim a
ing, and socializing with the underclass; Tolstoy’s autobiographical essay is a dis- bittersweet revenge. Mimi meanwhile,
lining up to get into a flophouse, London section of his soul, a study of his life’s whose own romantic failures have left her
was scandalized and brutalized by the ex- movement away from the religious cer- bitter and resentful, takes her revenge
perience of living rough in Britain’s cap- tainties of youth, and a vital piece of read- groundlessly, leading all around her to a
ital. His clear-eyed reflections on the ing which contextualizes the great works tragic end. This tale portraying the two
iniquities of class are a shaming testament he is best known for. Marking the point diametrically opposed sides of the nature
to the persistence of social inequality in at which his life moved from the worldly of the Russian aristocracy reveals this fre-
modern times. Novelist Jack London to the spiritual, Tolstoy’s philosophical re- quently overlooked author to be a sig-
(1876–1916) is best remembered for The assessment of the Orthodox faith is a nificant force in 19th-century literature.
Call of the Wild, White Fang, and his nu- work that holds vital spiritual and intel- Vladimir Odoevsky (1804–1869) was a
merous other tales of travel and adven- lectual importance to this very day. Leo prominent Russian writer, philosopher,
ture. Alexander Masters is an author, Tolstoy (1828–1910) is one of the great- music critic, and philanthropist. Neil
screenplay writer, and worker with the est Russian prose writers. His brilliantly Cornwell is editor of The Reference
homeless. He is the writer and illustrator crafted epic novels, such as War and Guide to Russian Literature and author
of the award-winning Stuart: A Life Peace, deal with the entire gamut of of The Gothic-Fantastic in Nineteenth-
Backwards. Russian society, politics, and traditions. Century Russian Literature.
Fiction • 200 pp • 5 x 7½ Essays/Philosophy • 112 pp • 5 x 7½ Fiction • 184 pp • 5 x 7½
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Venus in the Cloisters Virtue Fighting France


Or The Nun in Her Chemise Marquis de Sade From Dunkerque to Belport
L’Abbé du Prat Two extremely rare, complementary Edith Wharton
Foreword by Matthew Sweet texts—the Marquis de Sade’s oft-over- Foreword by Colm Tóibín
Responsible for the first trial for ob- looked novella Ernestine, or The Opening in August 1914 as the onset
scenity in the United Kingdom, this Swedish Tale, published alongside the of World War I is announced, Edith
classic of libertine literature relates a play he wrote after it, Count Oxtiern Wharton’s chronicle of her experi-
series of five conversations between or the Consequences of Libertinage. ence of the front lines is wholly im-
two fictional nuns—smut or satire? mersive in its evocation of a country
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secluded as you are? No, no, my child, I de Sade (9781843919179) Also available: Sanctuary
want to share with you my most secret Herman and the noble and proud Ernes- (9781843911432) and Touch-
habits, and to give you a true notion of tine, two young lovers, find themselves stone (9781843910664)
the deeds of a wise nun.” confronted with a pair of libertines who As nuanced in her observations of human
This landmark erotic novel salaciously will stop at nothing—not even the con- behavior as she is in her vivid depictions
presents the education of green Catholic fines of the law—to assuage their desires. of French landscape and architecture,
nun Sister Agnes at the hands of her more Count Oxtiern, villainous and dissolute, Wharton fully exploited her unique po-
experienced cohort Sister Angelique. Re- and his accomplice Madame Scholtz, a sition as consort to Walter Barry, presi-
ligious demystification coincides with sex- widow of lusty temperament, will shrink dent of the American Chamber of
ual awakening in a scurrilous work which from nothing, no lie, no treachery is be- Commerce in Paris, which allowed her
stands as a precursor to those of authors neath them in their quest for sexual ful- unparalleled access to life in the trenches.
such as the Marquis de Sade. L’Abbé du fillment. But does crime really never Sensitive without sentimentality, this se-
Prat was the pseudonym used by the pay? Or can virtue vanquish vice? This ries of articles is nothing less than an in-
Vicar-General of the Diocese of Nantes. pair of stories showcases his profound spirational testament to the strength of
Matthew Sweet is a journalist, broadcaster, moral and social principles, and sets this the human spirit at a time of the great-
historian, and the author of Inventing the elegant critique of class prejudice apart est adversity. Novelist Edith Wharton
Victorians and Shepperton Babylon. from being a mere pornographic episode. (1862–1937) is known for her finely
The Marquis de Sade (1740-1814) has re- crafted stories of New York mores, in-
Fiction • 112 pp • 5 x 7½ cently been reinterpreted as a moralist cluding The Age of Innocence. Colm
9781843911920 • August whose unflinching investigations into Tóibín is one of Ireland’s leading con-
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Nietzsche and Freud. was short-listed for the Booker Prize.
Fiction • 120 pp • 5 x 7½ Essasy/History • 120 pp • 5 x 7½
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Pastors and Masters After the Fireworks The Three Fat Men
Ivy Compton-Burnett Aldous Huxley Yuri Olesha
Foreword by Sue Townsend Foreword by Fay Weldon Both a fairytale and a complex, revo-
Combining satire of the Victorian in- Told with all the humor and keen ob- lutionary critique of 20th-century
stitutions of church, school, and fam- servation of Huxley’s literary craft, this Russian society, this work is unques-
i l y w i t h a c u t e s o c i a l c o m e d y, satirical novella by the author of Brave tionably the greatest Soviet children’s
Compton-Burnett’s second novel in- New World explores the dual notions parable.
troduced the distinctive style that of obsession and control.
Boasting a veritable menagerie of char-
made her name.
As an acclaimed novelist, Miles Fanning acters, including dancing instructors,
Ever anxious to keep up appearances, self- is well used to the unwanted attentions of pies, and talking parrots, and written in
avowed intellectual and scholar Nicholas his fans as he goes about his daily busi- the Franco-Italian storytelling tradition,
Herrick knows that to involve himself in ness. Yet little prepares him for the deter- The Three Fat Men is considered an ab-
the running of his own school would be mination of the gauche Pamela Tarn who solute endorsement of the Communist
a condescension too far. Assembling resolves to enter not only his world, but regime. Revolution is brewing outside the
around himself a cast of fittingly fawn- also his bed. Initially repelled by the enor- palace walls, and the three fat men who
ing friends and aides, he sets about un- mity of the age gap between them, Fanning rule the land with an iron fist are getting
veiling his final masterpiece. Described in vows never to acquiesce, and resorts to his fatter as the news gets worse. Led by the
contemporary reviews as “a work of ge- most boorish behavior in an attempt to tightrope walker Tibul, the revolutionary
nius,” Pastors and Masters inaugurated break the hold he unwittingly has over her. forces, made up of ordinary citizens and
the writing career of an author gifted with Yet as they are inexorably drawn to- the palace guard, embark on a mission to
a rare skill for characterization and for gether, they embark upon a tempestuous— rescue Prospero the gunsmith from his im-
wry portrayals of domestic scenes. Ivy and ultimately destructive—affair. Novelist prisonment in the tyrants’ zoo, and to
Compton-Burnett (1884–1969) was a Aldous Huxley (1894–1963) is best known save the life of brave young circus girl
celebrated English novelist noted for her for the classic work Brave New World. Fay Suok, who has been unmasked from her
wit and sardonic style, and a recipient of Weldon’s novels include The Life and disguise as the favorite doll of the child-
the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. Her Loves of a She-Devil, She May Not Leave, less men’s heir, Tutti. Russian novelist Yuri
other titles include A House and Its and The Spa. Olesha (1899–1960) was both a vehement
Head and Manservant and Maidservant. supporter and vocal critic of the Com-
Fiction • 128 pp • 5 x 7½
Sue Townsend is a novelist and playwright munist regime; he is best known in the
9781843914051 • April
best known for the hugely popular Adrian West for his landmark 1927 novel Envy.
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Mole series.
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ON

On Travel
Charles Dickens
A variety of key excerpts and essays written The Haunted House A House to Let
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If the readers of this volume will be so kind as


to take their credentials for the different places
which are the subject of its author’s reminiscences,
from the Author himself, perhaps they may visit
them, in fancy, the more agreeably, and with a
better understanding of what they are to expect.
So Dickens introduced his reader to his writings
on Italy. As a popular author, Dickens sought to
acquaint his readers with extraordinary and
alien topics, be they of human interaction or for-
eign climes. His travels took him to Italy, Amer-
ica, France, Switzerland, and extensively within Mrs Lirriper Mugby Junction
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knowledge of fictional surroundings, Dickens’s
thoughts on travel provide an insight into the
landscape of his novels. Charles Dickens (1812–
1870) is considered one of the English lan-
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Somebody’s Luggage The Wreck of the


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Letter to My Father
Franz Kafka
Translated by Hannah Stokes and Richard Stokes
Thoroughly edited, extensively annotated, and newly translated, this is not only one of Kafka’s
most inspired works but one of the most lucid and touching psychological documents of
the 20th century.
Conflict between father and son is one of the oldest themes in literature, and in this open letter
to his father—a letter that was never sent—Kafka tries to come to terms with one of the most
deeply rooted obsessions of his troubled soul. Written as a dramatic confession in which writer
and man are gathered together in front of an ambivalent figure of authority, Letter to My Father
is a desperate attempt to retrace the origins of a turbulent relationship between an unflinching
parent and an extremely sensitive child. Franz Kafka (1883–1924) was one of the major Ger-
man-language fiction writers of the 20th century, known for The Metamorphosis and The Trial.
Fiction • 150 pp • 5 x 7½ • 4 B/W Photos • 2 B/W Illustrations
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ONEWORLD CLASSICS
Each book includes photographs, a critical apparatus on the author’s life and works,
an appendix, anecdotes, critical perspectives, adaptations, and spin-offs.

Robinson Crusoe
Daniel Defoe
A simple adventure story and a spiritual autobiography, Robinson Crusoe has captured the
imagination of readers for nearly three centuries.
Daniel Defoe’s first novel, published in 1719, is considered by many to be the first novel in
English, and its success was so enormous that by the end of the 19th century it had spawned
more translations and versions than any other English book. Defoe’s castaway—shipwrecked,
imperiled, and facing a host of elemental challenges—lives an archetypal life of survival, ad-
venture, and personal development. Children of all ages, not to mention their parents, delight
in cabin boy Jim Hawkins and the treasure hunt he undertakes in this rollicking narrative of
cliff-hanging adventure. But more than a children’s classic, the novel lays claim to being one
of the greatest feats of storytelling in the English language, with characters such as the un-
forgettable Long John Silver becoming part of the cultural consciousness. Daniel Defoe (1660–
1731) is often referred to as the founder of the English novel.
Fiction • 288 pp • 5 x 7½ • 2 B/W Photos • 2 B/W Illustrations
9781847490124 • June • $12.95 (Can $14.95) Paper

The Monk and the Hangman’s Daughter


Ambrose Bierce
A unique edition of a lost work by Ambrose Bierce.
On arriving at a rural monastery, the monk Ambrosius meets a young girl, Benedicta. She is
shunned by the local community for being the daughter of the local hangman, but Ambrosius
is drawn into a dangerous sympathy with her, and in defiance of the community and his su-
periors, he starts spending time alone with her. But when her virtue is corrupted by an im-
petuous young man, the stage is set for a battle between heart, mind, body, spirit, the sins of
the past, and redemption. Ambrose Bierce (1842–1914) is best known for his short stories
“The Devil’s Dictionary” and “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.”
Fiction • 176 pp • 5 x 7½ • 2 B/W Photos • 2 B/W Illustrations
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Dracula
Bram Stoker
A thriller of hypnotic power; a dark exploration of sexuality, mythology, and the supernatural;
and a plain old-fashioned masterpiece of storytelling, the nightmarish tale of Dracula is one
of the all-time great classics of horror fiction.
Awareness of Dracula as a masterly gothic thriller has increased ever since its publication in
1897, and the novel is regarded as one of the most seminal horror stories ever written, hav-
ing inspired countless copycat tales and literary spin-offs. The tale of young Englishman Jonathan
Harker’s journey to Transylvania, into the very heart of Count Dracula’s evil realm, is com-
pelling, but it is perhaps the journey of the vampire to England—and the dangers he poses to
Jonathan’s beloved Mina—that is more horrifying. Bram Stoker (1847–1912) wrote several
other horror novels, including The Jewel of Seven Stars and The Lair of the White Worm.
Horror/Fiction • 512 pp • 5 x 7½ • 2 B/W Photos • 2 B/W Illustrations
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Frankenstein
Mary Shelley
Considered by many to be the first science fiction novel, the tragic tale of Victor Franken-
stein and the tortured creation he rejects is a classic fable about the pursuit of knowledge,
the nature of beauty, and the monstrosity inherent to man.
Since it was first published in 1818, Mary Shelley’s seminal novel has generated countless print,
stage, and screen adaptations, but none has ever matched the power and philosophical reso-
nance of the original. Composed as part of a challenge with Byron and Shelley to conjure up
the most terrifying ghost story, Frankenstein narrates the chilling tale of a being created by a
bright young scientist and the catastrophic consequences that ensue. Mary Shelley (1797–1851)
was a novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, and travel writer. She also
edited the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Horror/Fiction • 300 pp • 5 x 7½ • 2 B/W Photos • 2 B/W Illustrations
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Winter Notes on Summer Impressions


Fyodor Dostoevsky
Translated by Kyril FitzLyon
A brilliant travelogue and scathing critique of the West.

“With his usual comic and cruel candor, Dostoevsky concedes that his observations may
be sour and jaundiced, and it is characteristic of him that he does not conceal his bias.”
—Saul Bellow
In June 1862, Dostoevsky left Petersburg on his first excursion to Western Europe. Ostensi-
bly making the trip to consult Western specialists about his epilepsy, he also wished to see first-
hand the source of the Western ideas he believed were corrupting Russia. Over the course of
his journey he visited a number of major cities, including Berlin, Paris, London, Florence, Milan,
and Vienna. His impressions on what he saw, “Winter Notes on Summer Impressions,” were
first published in the February 1863 issue of Vremya (Time), the periodical he edited. Fyodor
Dostoevsky (1821–1881) is the author of The Brothers Karamazov, Crime and Punishment,
and Notes from Underground, often described as a founding work of existentialism.
Travel/Essays • 160 pp • 5 x 7½ • 2 B/W Photos • 3 B/W Illustrations
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Love in a Wych Elm and Other Stories


H. E. Bates
Foreword by Peter Conradi
Chosen by his grandson, this is a collection of work by a prolific master of the short nar-
rative, known for his depiction of the countryside.
Kent, the “Garden of England,” provides the rustic setting for these poignant stories from the
creator of The Darling Buds of May. Graham Greene liked to compare H. E. Bates with Chekhov,
greatest of short story writers, thinking Bates the best writer of short stories of his generation
and time. This new collection, selected by Bates’ grandson, shows why. H. E. Bates (1905–1974)
is best known for his short stories and his novels The Darling Buds of May, Fair Stood the
Wind for France, and My Uncle Silas. Peter Conradi is a journalist whose titles include Hitler’s
Piano Player.
150 pp • 9780955731297 • April • $14.95 (Can $16.95)

Mr Perrin and Mr Traill


Hugh Walpole
Foreword by Anthony Gardner
A gripping and claustrophobic account of feuding schoolmasters.
Many books have been written about the horror of boys’ public schools. Comparatively few,
however, venture beyond the staff-room door to examine the suffering of masters as well as
pupils. Of those that do, there is probably none that captures the wretchedness of their clois-
tered life more vividly than Mr Perrin and Mr Traill. Based in part on his own experiences as
a boarder at King’s School, Canterbury, Walpole reflected that this was “probably the truest”
of all his novels. Hugh Walpole (1884–1941) was a former schoolmaster and novelist whose
other titles include The Dark Forest and The Secret City. Anthony Gardner contributes fea-
tures, travel articles, and book reviews to, among others, The Daily Telegraph, The Mail on
Sunday, and The Sunday Times Magazine.
198 pp • 9780955731273 • April • $14.95 (Can $16.95)

The Conclave
Michael Bracewell
Foreword by David Lodge
By the writer Morrissey called “the most adroitly gifted writer of his generation,” this lost
classic is as definitive a portrait of the disaffected 1980s as Bright Lights, Big City.

“The poet laureate of late capitalism.” —Jonathan Coe, author, The Rotters’ Club
The Conclave charts the first 30 years in the life of a suburban dilettante with aesthetic aspi-
rations, who, in the 1980s, begins a lucrative career. The story roams from the edge of Lon-
don to a well-healed part of Bristol, and reveals a disturbing tale of loneliness and lost love.
Michael Bracewell is a novelist and cultural commentator. His works include Re-make/Re-model:
Becoming Roxy Music, and When Surface Was Depth: Death by Cappuccino and Other Re-
flections on Music and Culture in the 1990’s. David Lodge, twice short-listed for the Booker
Prize, is the author of 15 novels, including Author, Author and Changing Places.
336 pp • 9780955731280 • April • $14.95 (Can $16.95)

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Tales of Sexual Desire


Father Sergius, The Kreutzer Sonata, The Devil
Leo Tolstoy
Foreword by Richard Godwin
Often considered as a trilogy on the destructive power of sexual passion, this is the first
time these three stories have been published together as a single volume.
Tolstoy wrote some of the most disquieting short stories the world has known—these three are
no exception. Here, the duels and duality of man and woman are played out in tortured—and
sometimes tragic—drama. “The Kreutzer Sonata” caused a public sensation, but Tolstoy’s wife
felt angry and betrayed that he should have used details of their life together to add fuel to his
scathing indictment of marriage. Tolstoy had become convinced that “Christian marriage” was
an impossibility, and here launches a tirade against human sexuality and the humiliating sex-
ual ties which bind men to women. “The Devil” is devoted to many of the same themes as “The
Kreutzer Sonata”, and “Father Sergius” is also preoccupied with the material desire for the flesh—
although the theme here is not as strong. Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) is the author of Anna Karen-
ina and War and Peace and is widely considered one of the greatest of all novelists. Richard
Godwin is an arts journalist and columnist for the London Evening Standard.
352 pp • 9780955519680 • April • $14.95 (Can $16.95)

Potiki
Patricia Grace
Foreword by Kirsty Gunn
From a giant of Pacific Island literature, a stunning, classic tale of land development and
threats to Maori cultural identity.

“The writing here is often elegant in its simplicity . . . and the information about Maori
life intriguing.” —Publishers Weekly
Winner of the 1987 New Zealand Fiction Award, this is a work of spellbinding power that
weaves myths of older times into the political realities of today. Set amid fear and confusion,
Patricia Grace’s novel about a coastal community faced with mortal danger is a masterpiece
of Maori fiction. Patricia Grace is a leading New Zealand writer and has been a key figure in
the emergence of Maori writing in English since the mid-1970s. Her first novel Mutuwhenua
was the first novel ever published by a Maori woman writer. Her other novels include Baby
No-Eyes; Cousins; Dogside Story, which won the Kiriyama Pacific Rim Fiction Book Prize and
was long listed for the Booker Prize; and Tu. She was named as the 2008 laureate of the Neustadt
International Prize for Literature. Kirsty Gunn is the author of five novels and a collection of
writing and poems, 44 Things.
160 pp • 9780955915611 • June • $12.95 (Can $14.95)

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Two People
A. A. Milne
Foreword by Ann Thwaite
Long out of print, this new edition, complete with a foreword by Milne’s biographer,
brings a neglected masterpiece to life once more.
Also available: A. A. Milne: His Life (9780752440859)
A. A. Milne is, of course, known the world over for his children’s stories telling of the adven-
tures of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. Milne also wrote novels for
adults, including this charming love story which deftly and delicately sets the fragility of human
passions in a cruelly dispassionate world. A. A. Milne (1882–1956) is best known for his Win-
nie-the-Pooh stories and poems. Ann Thwaite is the author of A. A. Milne: His Life.
150 pp • 9780955915697 • June • $12.95 (Can $14.95)

South Wind
Norman Douglas
Foreword by Jan Morris
A bishop meets with a comical cast of characters in this literary trip to the sunny Mediter-
ranean, including discussion of moral and sexual issues that caused considerable debate.
“The south wind blows constantly during the spring and summer. Hardly less constantly in
autumn. And in winter, often for weeks on end.” Bishop Heard returns from Africa, making a
stopover on the island of Nepenthe—standing in for Capri. While there, he encounters the de-
lightful chatter of expats, seeks, vaguely, his cousin, and witnesses the dire actions of an in-
sidious character. Norman Douglas (1868–1952) was a prolific writer, best known for South
Wind, but also praised for his volumes of travel writing, such as Old Calabria.
160 pp • 9780955915659 • August • $12.95 (Can $14.95)

Cashel Byron’s Profession


Bernard Shaw
Foreword by Anthony Lejeune
Written in 1882, Shaw’s fourth novel, the story of an Irish boxer who becomes world cham-
pion, was first published in serialized form in a socialist magazine.
George Bernard Shaw’s great novel follows Cashel Byron, a world-champion prizefighter, as
he tries to woo wealthy aristocrat Lydia Carew without revealing his illegal profession. Lydia,
portrayed as a moral and intelligent woman, is contrasted throughout with the ruffian and
rogue Cashel. When Cashel goes to England to secure his world title in that country he meets
Lydia at her country manor. As their romance deepens, Byron finds his world unavoidably fac-
ing rupture, forced to choose between his two loves. George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950), awarded
Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925, is best remembered for his plays, which include Man and
Superman and Pygmalion. Anthony Lejeune is the editor of The Concise Dictionary of For-
eign Quotations and the author of White’s: The First Three Hundred Years.
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CAPUCHIN CLASSICS
Each: 5 x 8 • Paper • Capuchin Classics

You Shall Know Them


Vercors
Foreword by Ann Atkins
When police arrive at the scene of a dead newborn, the father freely admitting to being the
killer, they ask where the mother is. “She was taken back to the Zoo yesterday.” “The Zoo?
Does she work there?” “No, she lives there . . . The mother is not a woman, properly speak-
ing. She is a female of the species Paranthropus erectus.” So begins Vercors’ classic novel
raising the questions, What is man? Is this murder or not?
The Paranthropus (“tropi” for short) are a large tribe of New Guinea cliff-dwellers who smoke
their meat and bury their dead. Simian in many of their physical characteristics, they are nor-
mally erect in stance, though happy to drop to all fours at a moment’s notice. Australian wool
interests see the tropis as a dream come true—workers who can be trained without benefit of
paycheck. Newspaperman Douglas Templemore is an idealist—by killing his son (bred by ar-
tificial insemination of a female tropi), he hopes to cause a riot in the realm of race relations.
Is he a murderer or merely an owner of a pet, which he has “put to sleep?” As he comes up
for trial scientific experts file into the witness box; none agreeing on what constitutes a human
being. Is man to be defined by his jawbone? By his rational capacity? By his grasp of meta-
physics? Or is the judge right when he muses (without a trace of cynicism) that the tropis must
be animals because they are not cannibals? Jean Bruller (1902–1991) was a French writer and
illustrator who cofounded the once-underground publishing house Les Éditions de Minuit. He
adopted the pseudonym Vercors—an area which was a center for the resistance—during the
World War II occupation of northern France.
Science Fiction • 300 pp • 9780955915673 • August • $12.95 (Can $14.95)

The Voyage
Charles Morgan
Foreword by Valentine Cunningham
Winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 1940, a story warm with Morgan’s love
of France.

“As one reads one forgets everything, enchanted by the beauty of the setting, fascinated
by the subtlety of the spiritual reasoning, the provisional speculations, the ethereal love-
story.” —The Daily Telegraph
Set in the Charente country and the Paris music halls of the 1930s, The Voyage tells of the tra-
vails of one man’s quest for love—love for a woman, and love for France. Available once more
to a modern readership, the story that is widely regarded as Charles Morgan’s finest work is
that rare thing: a novel with appeal across ages and tastes. It is at once romance and adven-
ture, a hymn to France. Charles Morgan (1894–1958) was an English-born novelist and play-
wright whose other novels include The Fountain. He wrote for The Times Literary Supplement,
was the drama critic of The Times, and contributed weekly articles on the London theater to
The New York Times. Valentine Cunningham is the author of titles including Reading After
Theory and The Victorians, and was twice a judge for the Booker Prize.
Fiction • 160 pp • 9780955960208 • June • $12.95 (Can $14.95)

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Hope Against Hope
Sally Zigmond
The trials and triumphs of two young sisters are set against the transition from
Regency license to Victorian respectability and industrial change in this compelling
historical romance.
Industrious Carrie and carefree May must venture into the world to find work and
lodging when their Leeds pub is sold out from under them to make way for the com-
ing of the railway. Eventually driven apart by misunderstanding, May’s fate is a high-
class brothel from which her escape leads only to hunger in the slums of Paris while
Carrie becomes a virtual slave to the vicious hostess of a filthy boarding house. Alex
Sinclair, a bold and warm-spirited Scot, has eschewed the wishes of his father to be-
come a railway engineer. His companion, Charles Hammond is the dissolute heir to
a vast fortune, withheld from him by an overbearing mother and grasping stepfa-
ther. The futures of both men will become bound up with those of the two sisters.
As time passes the sisters overcome their adversities, though there seems little hope
of reconciliation or of either of them finding love and lasting happiness. But this is
1848, the Year of Revolutions. The streets of Paris erupt in bloody insurrection—
while Alex Sinclair is commissioned to bring the railway to Harrogate. Sally Zig-
mond is the author of the novella Chasing Angels and reviews editor for The Historical
Novels Review.
Romance • 448 pp • 5 x 8
9781905802197 • June • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Paper • Myrmidon Books

A Dangerous Charade
Anne Barbour
Lovely Alison Fox, daughter of a vicar, and Lissa Reynard, gambler and ad-
venturess, are actually the same person—and she maintains her secret until
the handsome, irresistible Earl of Marchford threatens her undoing in more
ways than one.

“One of my favorite authors.” —Mary Balogh, author, The Ideal Wife


Alison Fox was the epitome of the lady’s companion. Prim, proper, and efficient,
no one would suspect that, in her past, she had also been Lissa Reynard, suc-
cessful gambler and adventuress. She had left that life behind her, but knew that
it was only a matter of time before she would be found by the one man she feared
the most. The handsome, iron-willed Earl of Marchford, nephew of Alison’s em-
ployer, had vowed revenge on the notorious card shark who, he believed, had
ruined the lives of his brother and his brother’s wife. She had eluded him for
years, but now he had shown up on his aunt’s doorstep, suspicious of the woman
who had gained the affection of his beloved—and very wealthy—aunt. Winner
of the Romantic Times’ Best Regency Award, Anne Barbour’s titles include Buried
Secrets, The Grand Hotel, Miss Prestwick’s Crusade, and A Wedding Bouquet.
She lives in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Romance • 224 pp • 6 x 9½
9780709084655 • June • $24.95 (Can $27.95) Cloth • Robert Hale

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Miss Cheney’s Charade
Emily Hendrickson
Book six in the Dancy series features a very respectable young lady driven to
a rather outrageous impersonation.
Proper Emma Cheney finds an invitation sent to her brother too fascinating to
resist—a chance to see a mummy from exotic Egypt unwrapped. Dressed in her
absent brother’s clothes, she boldly enters Sir Peter Dancy’s home to attend the
viewing, sure she can escape detection. Sir Peter immediately suspects the decep-
tion, but teases Emma into believing he doesn’t see through her disguise. Emma
plunges into a web of subterfuge while coping with the challenge of her charade.
The danger of scandal threatens as her love for Sir Peter grows. Can Sir Peter suc-
ceed in convincing Emma she’s the woman he loves? Emily Hendrickson’s other
titles include The Debonair Duke, for which she won the Colorado Romance Writ-
ers Award of Excellence; Elizabeth’s Rake, winner of Romantic Times’ Best Re-
gency Award; My Lady Faire; and Tabitha’s Tangle. She is a nominee for the
Romantic Times’ Career Achievement Award for Regency Romance. She lives in
Reno, Nevada.
Romance • 224 pp • 6 x 9½
9780709082736 • July • $24.95 (Can $27.95) Cloth • Robert Hale

Lord Kane’s Keepsake


Sandra Heath
Gerald Kane made Miss Emma Rutherford an offer unthinkable to refuse.

“Heath has a fine writing style that captures the atmosphere perfectly . . .
a very enjoyable read.” —Regency Reviews on A Commercial Enterprise
The handsome lord had both title and wealth to support his suit, plus Emma’s
father’s emphatic approval. He had even given Emma the fabulous Kane dia-
monds to seal their troth. How then could Emma let Lord Kane’s affair with
the most stunning beauty in London interfere with her engagement? And how
could she possibly hold out for the one thing that Lord Kane neglected to pledge?
His love. Sandra Heath’s other romance novels include A Commercial Enter-
prise, Lord Buckingham’s Bride, A Matter of Duty, My Lady Domino, and The
Whispering Rocks.
Romance • 224 pp • 6 x 9½
9780709080923 • May • $24.95 (Can $27.95) Cloth • Robert Hale

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The Cloisonné Locket
Barbara Hazard
How can a girl prove her motives genuine to an overly suspicious duke?

“A fine blend of the traditional Regency and romantic suspence.”


—Regency Reviews
“Barbara Hazard always delivers the best.” —Joan Wolf, award-winning
romance author
The devastatingly handsome, fabulously wealthy Duke of Rutland was sure that Miss
Rosemary Barton was too good to be true—and too beautiful to be good. Surely this
extraordinary, lovely young lady had put herself in his path so that she might wind
up in his arms—and then in his marriage bed. Just as certainly, she had ingratiated
herself with the duke’s sister, Annabelle, to gain an ally in her campaign of coquet-
tish conquest. The duke vowed not to be this doxy’s dupe. Instead he would strip
away her pretenses of propriety to reveal her for the title-hunter she was. And sud-
denly Rosemary, who knew so little of the world and even less of men, had to fight
for her honor against the seductive stratagems and intoxicating advances of this man
who thought he had none. Barbara Hazard is the author of many titles, including
The Dreadful Duke, Midnight Waltz, The Unsuitable Miss Martingale, and The Wary
Widow. She lives in New Hampshire.
Romance • 224 pp • 6 x 9½
9780709084624 • April • $24.95 (Can $27.95) Cloth • Robert Hale

Bad Dog’s Diary: Blake’s Progress


Another Year in the Life of Blake: Lover . . . Father . . . Hero
Martin Howard
It’s supposed to be free food and snoozing all the way, with just a little leg-hump-
ing to break the monotony—but the hilarious second installment of Blake’s
adventures find him more beset than ever, on a rescue mission that would make
Lassie proud.
In this sequel to The Bad Dog’s Diary, with three dogs causing mayhem in the house-
hold and Blake’s owner’s baby on the way, human-canine relations are at an all-time
low. As if domestic strife is not enough, the neighborhood troop of trusty canine
friends also find themselves with a new challenge in the shape of a damsel in dis-
tress—the blind dog Lolly is in need of rescue from her abusive owner. It’s times like
these that turn an ordinary dog with a strong steak of disobedience and a love of
scooting into a Wonder Dog. Full of more wonderfully cheeky humor, Blake’s newest
adventures will delight fans of the first book, and dog lovers everywhere. Martin
Howard worked in the publishing industry for nearly a decade, and during that time
wrote about a dozen books under different names on such diverse subjects as tree-
houses, historic European cartography, New York’s ghosts, and poisonous plants that
talk to people. He is the author of The Bad Dog’s Diary.
Fiction/Pets • 224 pp • 5 x 7½
9781906032357 • June • $15.95 (Can $17.95) Cloth • Portico

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Bad Language
Words and Phrases to Avoid in Business
Graham Edmonds
Graham Edmonds dissects the managerial nonsense that has turned ef-
fective communication into a frequent battle between meaningless clichés
and tired phrases.
Language in the workplace matters, and it can inspire as easily as it can
deflate. An essential aspect of any organization is the way it communi-
cates both internally and externally, and the language used contributes
greatly to its potential for success or failure. Bad business language has
become commonplace, making this book essential reading for professionals.
From HR, marketing, finance, consulting, and I.T. to local politicians, Bad
Language considers the chaotic garbled words and phrases that are too
commonly used, and the resulting issues of spin, manipulation, and plain
deceit. Graham Edmonds is the author of The Business of Bullshit, The
Good Web Site Guide, Liar’s Paradise, and Lying in Business.
Business • 194 pp • 5 x 8
9781904915355 • May • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Paper
Southbank Publishing

Cooking with gas When the going gets tough, Business dress
Underway, making rapid the tough get going The best company ladder
progress. This saying The strong always rise to the climbers are not neces-
makes no sense. challenge. A classic manage- sarily the smartest in the
ment call to action to be said office; they are the ones
when the team is under that dress most like the
pressure, usually with a boss. Alignment by
clenched fist punching the fashion.
invisible foe. Try not to laugh.

73
Bees’ Knees and Barmy Armies
Origins of the Words and Phrases We Use Every Day
Harry Oliver
Illustrations by Mike Mosedale
From stiff upper lip to stomping grounds, an amusing look at the history behind com-
monly-used words and phrases.
What makes someone “pleased as punch?” Why is New York City called “The Big Apple?”
And what does it mean to escape by the “skin of your teeth?” Every day we pepper our
speech with hundreds of phrases and expressions, but rarely do we think about their
origins. This intriguing survey delves deep into the history behind hundreds of com-
mon words and turns of phrase and uncovers their fascinating and amusing sources.
From ancient idioms to up-to-the minute lingo, this is the perfect resource for etymol-
ogists and language-lovers alike. Harry Oliver is the author of Black Cats and April
Fools; Cat Flaps and Mousetraps; and March Hares and Monkeys’ Uncles.
Reference/Humor • 242 pp • 4½ x 7½ • 21 B/W Illustrations
9781844546633 • April • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Cloth • Metro Books

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Nike, Nurses and Neon


The Ancient Greek and Latin Words We Use Every Day
Nigel P. Brown
Find out the real meaning of Advent and discover how the ampersand got its name
with this entertaining look at the Greek and Latin origins of the English language.
Did you know that porpoise means “pig fish” and that hippopotamus translates as “river
horse?” Or that the name George comes from the word “farmer,” and that Rupert means
“firm as a rock?” From the icons on computer monitors to words in everyday speech, Eng-
lish is heavily rooted in words adopted from the ancient Greeks and Romans. This in-
sightful and entertaining study investigates just how far Greek and Latin still pervade modern
culture and language, along the way revealing a veritable cornucopia of quirky trivia and
little-known facts. Perfect for language lovers and fans of antiquity alike, this is an en-
gaging and funny look at the roots of modern English. Nigel P. Brown is a copywriter.
Reference • 354 pp • 4½ x 7½
9781844546503 • May • $16.95 (Can $18.95) Cloth • Metro Books

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The Mega Book of Useless Information
Noel Botham
Perfect for trivia lovers, an astounding collection of amazing, mind-boggling, and
utterly inconsequential findings.
Did you know that fingernails are made from the same substance as a bird’s beak?
That cigarettes contain honey? Or that a ferret will die if it cannot find a mate? For
anyone fascinated by the trifling, or just plain desperate to know the answers to the
most bizarre of questions, this volume is packed with a bevy of utterly useless data
drawn from every imaginable area of knowledge. Tidbits include the finding that the
amount of heat your body emits in 30 minutes is enough to bring half a gallon of
water to a boil, and such nuggets as the fact that there are more than 30,000 diets
on public record, and that the only animals that can get sunburn are pigs and hu-
mans. Humorous and alarmingly trivial, this is a fun look at all the things you never
thought you would need to know. Noel Botham is a the chairman of the Useless In-
formation Society and the author of several books, including The Best Book of Use-
less Information Ever, The Book of Useless Information, and The Ultimate Book of
Useless Information.
Reference/Humor • 400 pp • 4½ x 7½
9781844546664 • April • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Cloth • John Blake

The Book of Celebrity Useless Information


Mark Hanks
A volume packed with celebrity trivia, perfect for anyone who is baffled by
Britney, horrified by Hilton, or curious about Cruise.
From the film idol who is afraid of clowns (Johnny Depp) to the TV diva with
six pet rats (Nicole Richie), this extensive and funny volume is packed with a
treasure trove of thousands of facts about the world’s most famous stars. Top-
ics include the scandalous details of A-list love affairs; the craziest celeb diets;
and the most notorious excesses of booze and drugs. All the big names are cov-
ered, from stars of stage and screen to the regular people who found their 15
minutes of fame. Perfect for any slave to celebrity, every page is stuffed with sur-
prises that unveil the quirky, weird, and outrageous secrets of the rich and fa-
mous. Mark Hanks is the author of Is It Just Me or Are All Politicians Shite?
and The Little Book of Fantastic Eye Twisters.
Reference • 250 pp • 4½ x 7½
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Arise Sir Sean Connery
The Biography of Britain’s Greatest Living Actor
John Parker
The real story behind the Academy Award–, Golden Globe–, and BAFTA Award–winning
actor considered by many to be the definitive 007.
Sean Connery is one of the world’s true superstars, applauded by critics and filmgoers alike.
Now, John Parker traces the rise to stardom of the tough Edinburgh street kid, who left school
at the age of 13. Arriving in London with gold teeth and tattoos to seek his fortune in the meat
market of bodybuilding, Connery fought against snobbery to become a self-taught Shakespearean
actor. Then came the big break. Auditioning for the part of James Bond, he told producers with
typical bluntness how Bond should be played, and it landed him the job—and overnight star-
dom. Connery went on to become one of the world’s most versatile, highly paid actors, win-
ning an Oscar for his role in The Untouchables. Here, John Parker offers an engaging portrait
of one of the most glamorous, talented, and complex actors in movie history. John Parker is
the author of Jack and Secret Hero.
Biography/Film • 288 pp • 5 x 8 • 8 B/W Photos • John Blake
New in Paper: 9781844546190 • August • $14.95 (Can $16.95)
Cloth: 9781844540846 • Available • $25.00

Daniel Craig
The Biography
Sarah Marshall
From provocative choices like The Mother to his triumphant turn as Bond, here is the
fully updated story of a supremely talented actor.
He’s gorgeous, tremendously talented, charming, and sexy. His breathtaking performance
as the new James Bond in Casino Royale won him legions of fans and proved that, as well
as being an outstanding actor, he could cut it as an action hero and could redefine a cin-
ematic icon to huge critical acclaim. Daniel Craig has truly made it as an A-list film star.
This fascinating and affectionate book reveals everything about Hollywood’s newest lead-
ing man—how he endured poverty-stricken years when he was first struggling to make it
as an actor in London; how he rejected the “trivial” publicity that came when he started
to make a name for himself; his relationships, including his marriage to a British actress
with whom he has a daughter; plus his encounters with Sienna Miller and Kate Moss; and
how he has handled the adulation that has come from his new role as 007. Sarah Mar-
shall is the author of Jennifer Aniston, Lindsay’s Secrets, and Sienna’s Story.
Biography/Film • 262 pp • 5 x 8 • 34 Color Photos • 1 B/W Photo • John Blake
New in Paper: 9781844546046 • April • $13.95 (Can $15.95)
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Gael García Bernal and the Latin American New Wave


The Story of a Cinematic Movement and Its Leading Man
Jethro Soutar
The career of the actor and director known for his political activism and bold film choices
provides a focal point for this overview of the recent golden age of Latin American film.
Gael García Bernal has become the most well-known face of Latin American cinema. He has starred
in many of the Latin American movies that have been very successful in the U.S., including Y Tu
Mamá También, Amores Perros, and The Motorcycle Diaries. He is passionately political and is
well known for his activities in promoting awareness of big issues such as poverty in Latin Amer-
ica and Fair Trade, and for his protests at the 2005 G8 summit. He has been compared to Johnny
Depp and James Dean, and has topped countless “Year’s Sexiest Man” lists. Bernal’s biography
is also the tale of a cinematic movement—how filmmakers from an “unfashionable” and under-
funded part of the world reached the very top through dazzling talent and sheer force of will.
The book provides the background—cultural, historical, and political—to put the Latin Ameri-
can New Wave and its films in their proper context. Jethro Soutar is the author of Ronaldinho.
He was commissioned by The British Academy of Film and Television Arts to write a piece on
the Latin American New Wave for their Awards brochure.
Biography/Film • 266 pp • 6 x 9 • 9 Color Photos • 12 B/W Photos
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Russell T Davies: T Is for Television
The Authorised Screen Biography
Mark Aldridge and Andy Murray
Drawing extensively on new interview material with Davies himself and many of
his key collaborators, this is an in-depth look at the man who regenerated the Doc-
tor Who series and created Torchwood.
Russell T. Davies is currently one of the most influential, visible creative forces in British
television. His work over the last 10 years, including Queer as Folk, Bob and Rose,
and The Second Coming, has marked him as a writer of note, while his rejuvenated
take on Doctor Who is an enormous hit. At the 2006 BAFTAs, he received the Den-
nis Potter award for “outstanding writing for television,” among other acclaim, and
he is one of a new generation of nonperforming stars—a true mover and shaker in con-
temporary popular culture. Davies is also a thoroughly modern example of a TV writer.
A self-confessed television obsessive, he has worked on everything from children’s dra-
mas and soaps to literary adaptations—from edgy, confrontational late-night fare to
family viewing. The whole of Davies’ career is covered here, from early forays in the-
ater and graphic illustration, through to all of his major television work, from the best
known and fondly remembered to the barely seen and swiftly forgotten. Mark Aldridge
is currently completing a PhD. Andy Murray is the author of Into the Unknown: The
Fantastic Life of Nigel Kneale and Phobic: Modern Horror Stories.
Biography/Television • 288 pp • 6 x 9 • 30 B/W Photos
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A Life in Time and Space


The Biography of David Tennant
Nigel Goodall
The astounding life and career of David Tennant, television’s dramatic and eccentric
Doctor Who.
Energetic and charismatic, David Tennant has achieved international acclaim for his
riveting portrayal of the Time Lord in cult science-fiction television drama Doctor
Who. Fulfilling his childhood dream of being an actor and a star, David has been voted
“Best Doctor” by readers of Doctor Who Magazine. Aside from his television work,
David has also built a reputation as a respected classical actor, holding lead parts in
the Royal Shakespeare Company’s productions of As You Like It, The Comedy of
Error, Hamlet, and Romeo and Juliet. This expansive biography traces the events and
circumstances that have shaped David’s blossoming career and transformed him into
both a hugely influential artist and the coolest man on television. Nigel Goodall is
the author of several celebrity biographies, including Ray Winstone and The Secret
World of Johnny Depp.
Biography/Performing Arts • 288 pp • 6 x 9½ • 16 Color Photos
9781844546367 • April • $27.95 (Can $30.95) Cloth • John Blake

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A British Picture
An Autobiography
Ken Russell
Foreword by Melvyn Bragg
Witty and freewheeling, this updated autobiography peels back the layers to ex-
plore the core of one of the most vibrant and groundbreaking film directors of
recent times.

“This memoir, peppered with accounts of madcap experiences, biting com-


ments about associates in the film world, and hallucinatory scenes, has the
same shock value as Russell’s movies.” —Publishers Weekly
“The former enfant terrible of British cinema, now in his 60s, bares all . . . A
modest demythologizing from the horse’s mouth.” —Kirkus Reviews
This updated autobiography of one of the most controversial film directors, the cre-
ative force behind Altered States, The Devils, The Music Lovers, The Rainbow, Tommy,
and Women in Love, is as unconventional and brilliant as his best films. Moving
with astonishing assurance through time and space, Russell re-creates his life in a
series of interconnected episodes—his 1930s childhood in Southampton; his first sex-
ual experience (watching Disney’s Pinocchio); his school days at the Nautical Col-
lege in Pangbourne; early careers in the Merchant Marine and the Royal Air Force;
dancing days at the Shepherds Bush Ballet Club; and of course his career as a film-
maker; beginning with an extraordinary interview with Huw Weldon for a job on
Monitor. Full of marvelously funny anecdotes and fascinating insights into the re-
alities of the film director’s life, A British Picture is a remarkable autobiography. Ken
Russell has made some of the most daring, disturbing, and beautifully photographed
films of all time.
Autobiography/Film • 320 pp • 6 x 9
9781904915324 (Replaces 9780553078312) • April • $25.95 (Can $28.95)
New in Paper • Southbank Publishing

X-Rated
Adventures of an Exploitation Filmmaker
Stanley Long and Simon Sheridan
Foreword by Robert Lindsay
Afterword by Roman Polanski
Lifting the lid on a forgotten era of filmmaking, this memoir from one of the most
prolific and profitable independent filmmakers provides new insight into the se-
cret world of low-budget movies.
For four decades Stanley Long wrote, produced, and directed some of the most com-
mercially successful low-budget movies in British film history. An X-rated movie trail-
blazer, he gave the postwar cinema audience something they couldn’t see
elsewhere—bare boobs, saucy thrills, and naughty postcard humor come to life. Con-
troversial, unapologetic, and wildly successful, Stanley Long’s productions came fast
and furious—infuriating highbrow critics, the police, the church, and the govern-
ment—but they proved to be box office gold. Stanley ruffled feathers with his cult
1969 documentary The Wife Swappers, an overnight sensation that broke box of-
fice records in London’s West End and ran continuously for six months, going on
to play to packed houses in New York. Stanley’s 1975 comedy hit Adventures of a
Taxi Driver spawned two sequels and was sold to more than 35 countries. In addi-
tion to all this, Stanley also became one of the most successful independent film dis-
tributors in Europe, controlling a business empire respected, and envied, by his
contemporaries. Packed with fascinating, sexy, and sometimes poignant anecdotes,
Stanley’s unique story explains how he made it big in the toughest industry in the
world. Simon Sheridan is the author of Keeping the British End Up. Robert Lind-
say is a Tony Award–winning actor who has been in many movies and has appeared
in Absolutely Fabulous and Extras. His first job in the film industry was when Stan-
ley cast him in Adventures of a Taxi Driver in 1976. Roman Polanski is an Acad-
emy Award-winning director whose films include Chinatown, The Pianist, and
Rosemary’s Baby.
Film/Autobiography • 256 pp • 7½ x 9½ • 50 B/W Photos
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78
Sherlock Holmes on Screen
The Complete Film and TV History
Expanded new edition
Alan Barnes
Covering all of Holmes’ 300-plus film appearances, this revised edition of
the most complete filmography ever published casts new light on the best-
known Holmes performances, and introduces many less familiar Sherlocks
too—including John Cleese, Charlton Heston, and Roger Moore.

“A comprehensive catalogue of all Holmes films . . . copiously illustrated.”


—Library Journal
“This sleekly designed new edition truly is the ideal Holmes!”
—Film Review
Sherlock Holmes has appeared on screen more times than any other fictional
character. Created just before the birth of cinema, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s fa-
mous detective has drawn moviegoers across the world, and this guide covers
over a century’s worth of his exploits on film and television. This includes films
from the silent era through the Basil Rathbone movies of the 1940s; films from
France, Japan, Russia, Germany, and Italy; the films of Hammer Studios in the
UK and Roger Corman in the U.S.; Billy Wilder’s 1970 film, Private Life of Sher-
lock Holmes; and many more. There are also television versions of Sherlock
Holmes covered, including one directed by Steven Spielberg. Newly updated with
added material about Holmes productions from every part of the globe, as well
120 photos and a guide to the original stories, Sherlock Holmes on Screen is a
testament to the enduring power of Conan Doyle’s celebrated creation. Alan
Barnes is the coauthor of The Hammer Story, Kiss Kiss Bang! Bang!: The Un-
offical James Bond 007 Film Companion, and Tarantino A to Zed.
Film • 286 pp • 7½ x 9½ • 120 B/W Photos
9781905287802 (Replaces 9781905287246) • June • $27.95 (Can $30.95)
Paper • Reynolds & Hearn

The Marx Brothers Encyclopedia


Revised edition
Glenn Mitchell
Foreword by Leonard Maltin
The definitive and delightfully browsable reference work on film comedy’s
most anarchic team is available once again, now in paperback.

“Committed followers will find more than enough arcana here.”


—Entertainment Weekly
“Not many reference works make you laugh out loud as you read them,
but The Marx Brothers Encyclopedia does just that, page after page.”
—Parade
“An excellent, accessible reference . . . Highly recommended.” —Choice
From their abandoned projects to how the brothers dealt with potential com-
petitors, such as Buster Keaton, a wealth of information on lives and careers
of all the brothers is organized in this A-to-Z reference. Glenn Mitchell’s lat-
est findings are included as he continues to research the unique careers of Chico,
Harpo, Groucho, Zeppo, Gummo—and Manfred. Vaudeville, Broadway, and
the classic films, including Cocoanuts, Duck Soup, and A Night at the Opera,
are all covered in engrossing detail, as are the brothers’ subsequent careers in
solo films, on stage, and in radio and television. Glenn Mitchell is the author
of The A–Z of Silent Film Comedy and The Laurel and Hardy Encyclopedia.
Film • 304 pp • 7½ x 9½ • 250 B/W Photos
9781905287819 (Replaces 9781905287116) • May
$24.95 (Can $27.95) • New in Paper • Reynolds & Hearn

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The Hannibal Files
The Unauthorised Guide to the Hannibal Lecter Trilogy
Daniel O’Brien
Offering incisive critical appraisals of Thomas Harris’ novels as well as shrewd insider
assessments of their screen adaptations, this is the essential guide to the most fascinat-
ing screen villain of our time.
In an incisive account of the Hannibal Lecter novels and their subsequent movie adapta-
tions, Lecter creator Thomas Harris’ career is examined in detail, and the development of
the novels and screenplays is closely analyzed. The author sheds new light on the script-
ing, casting, and shooting of all four movies, and describes how the disappointing box-of-
fice returns on Manhunter gave way to the critical blockbuster The Silence of the Lambs.
There are revealing insights into the production of Hannibal, and the story is brought fully
up to date with coverage of Red Dragon and Hannibal Rising. Daniel O’Brien’s previous
books include Cameron Diaz, Daniel Craig, The Frank Sinatra Film Guide, and Halle Berry.
Film • 202 pp • 5 x 8 • 16 Color Illustrations
9781905287703 (Replaces 9781903111192) • April
$23.95 (Can $26.95) Paper • Reynolds & Hearn

Remember the 80s


Now That’s What I Call Nostagia!
Richard Evans
Introduction by Martin Fry
The ultimate time capsule of a book that celebrates the gnarliest decade.
Nostalgia for the music, fashion, fads, and style of Generation X is booming. Richard
Evans presents the best of the decade that brought us Madonna, legwarmers, Flock of
Seagulls, Duran Duran, the Walkman, breakdancing, Knight Rider, Brat Pack movies,
the Rubik’s Cube, and countless other cultural icons that changed pop culture for ever.
Beautifully illustrated, this book features new interviews with countless 1980s bands
and pop acts, and also reviews each year of the eighties—what was going on in music,
fashion and fads, current affairs, sports, film and TV, and more. Real-life memories are
dotted throughout the book—contributions from the thousands of fans of the author’s
massively popular 1980s website, as well as many stars from the decade. Richard Evans
is a former manager for London Records and for MTV Europe. He runs the popular
1980s website RememberTheEighties.com, which receives more than a million hits per
month and distributes its newsletter to 18,000 people per week, as well as his own record
label, This Is Not Retro, on which he releases new music from classic 1980s pop and
rock acts. Martin Fry is lead singer of the band ABC.
Performing Arts/Humor • 176 pp • 8 x 11 • 250 Color Photos
9781906032128 • May • $22.95 (Can $25.95) Cloth • Portico

The Complete Dusty Springfield


Revised edition
Paul Howes
Foreword by Petula Clark
A definitive encyclopedia with details of every track Dusty Springfield ever recorded.
When shy convent girl Mary O’Brien reinvented herself as Dusty Springfield, one of the most
glamorous and acclaimed pop divas of the 1960s was born. Drawing on meticulous archive
research and interviews with Dusty’s friends and collaborators, this comprehensive reference
addresses the entire arc of Dusty’s career and includes more than 70 pictures of Dusty live and
in the studio. This revised edition includes new chapters on the Lana Sisters and the Spring-
fields, expanded entries on Dusty’s solo tracks, and an in-depth analysis of Dusty’s live work
for TV and radio. Paul Howes is the publisher of the Dusty Springfield Bulletin, and a direc-
tor of Zone Records.
Music • 496 pp • 7½ x 9½ • 50 B/W Photos
9781905287871 (Replaces 9781905287390) • May • $27.95 (Can $30.95)
New in Paper • Reynolds & Hearn

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REX COLLECTIONS
This new series of rock photography books is compiled from the unique archives
of Rex Features, London’s top picture library for the performing arts.
Each: Music • 9½ x 11½ • $27.95 (Can $30.95) • Reynolds & Hearn

The Beatles on Television


Ray Tedman and Jeff Bench
A visual feast drawing on scores of unpublished images to tell the story of the
Beatles’ television revolution.
The whole of the Beatles’ amazing TV career is covered here, from their earliest
appearances on Thank Your Lucky Stars! and Ready Steady Go! to their live per-
formance of “All You Need Is Love” in front of the biggest ever audience in tele-
vision history—and beyond. The book is a telling record of the way in which the
Fab Four swept away the media attitudes of an earlier era and replaced them with
their own brand of humor, as well as their own brand of seriousness. It will be a
must-have addition to the library of all Beatles enthusiasts.
176 pp • 200 Color Photos
9781905287888 • June • Paper

Led Zeppelin
Ray Tedman
Elegantly designed and covering Led Zeppelin’s whole story, here is the most
comprehensive visual record of one of rock’s greatest bands.
Tracing the emergence of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John
Bonham from provincial roots to global rock superstardom, this photo collection
also captures the more private, relaxed side of the band, away from the fans, the
constant touring, and the media. From their formation in 1968 to their break-up
after the death of drummer John Bonham in 1980, this handsome volume features
more than 150 previously unpublished photographs from the Rex archives. Led
Zeppelin is the fifth volume in this major series of rock photography books com-
piled from the unique archives of Rex Features, London’s top picture library for
the performing arts. Ray Tedman’s other titles in the Rex Collection include The
Beatles on Television and Queen.
176 pp • 75 Color Photos • 75 B/W Photos
9781905287864 (Replaces 9781905287529) • June • New in Paper

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REX COLLECTIONS
Each: Music • 9½ x 11½ • $27.95 (Can $30.95) • Reynolds & Hearn

Pink Floyd
Edited by Marcus Hearn
With more than 150 previously unpublished photographs covering their entire
career, this chronologically arranged book is a superb visual record of a band
that rewrote the rules of rock.
Pink Floyd emerged from the world of British psychedelic music to become the biggest
rock act in the world. But the journey from Grantchester Meadows to The Dark
Side of the Moon was at times a painful one—perhaps most of all when the band
had to let go of their original leader and songwriter, the brilliant but fragile Syd
Barrett. Covering their entire career, from the late 1960s to the 2005 concerts and
beyond, this handsome new paperback edition features more than 150 previously
unpublished photographs from the Rex archives. Marcus Hearn is the author and
editor of numerous books on music, television, and film, including The Hammer
Story, Tarantino A to Zed, and What Made Thunderbirds Go!
160 pp • 75 Color Photos • 75 B/W Photos
9781905287826 (Replaces 9781905287499) • April • New in Paper

Bob Dylan
Alias Anything You Please
Ty Silkman
An up-close portrait of the private superstar who has nevertheless been a con-
stant target for some of the world’s greatest photographers.
Ranging from his first trips to London in the early 1960s right up to the 2006 Ka-
trina concert and the publicity surrounding the release of the acclaimed Modern
Times, this collection of images is an extraordinary record of Bob Dylan’s evolv-
ing public persona. As changeable as his music, some 200 different views are pre-
sented of one the greatest cultural icons of the last 50 years. This major new series
of rock photography books is compiled from the unique archives of Rex Features,
London’s top picture library for the performing arts.
176 pp • 160 Color Photos
9781905287833 (Replaces 9781905287505) • July • New in Paper

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Trick School for Dogs
Fun Games to Challenge and Bond
Manuela Zaitz
Any owner can enjoy giving their dog a good mental or physical workout at home
or during a daily walk—no training classes needed!
Keeping a pet lively and in shape doesn’t just have to involve run-of-the-mill dog
games—here are fun and challenging tricks to keep a dog eager and interested. Nu-
merous photos make the practical application of these exercises simple and encourage
readers to try them at home. The main objective is for the human and the dog to
enjoy themselves while working together in harmony. Also incorporated are some
tasks for guide and support dogs. Manuela Zaitz runs dog-training classes and has
extensive experience in the occupation and training of dogs.
Pets • 112 pp • 6½ x 9½ • 140 Color Photos
9783861279600 • June • $24.95 (Can $27.95) Paper • Cadmos Books

Bringing Up Puppy
Everything You Need to Know About Care and Training
Dr Gabriele Lehari
How brand-new dog owners can build a lasting bond with puppy.
The first months of life are crucial in influencing a puppy to grow into a well-ad-
justed companion and family dog with a sturdy nature, able to relate well to humans.
In this accessible guide, pet owners will find a wealth of information about puppies
and puppyhood, including how to care and train them, and details on everything an
owner can do to contribute to their puppy’s development into a reliable partner. Dr.
Gabriele Lehari is a puppy training expert and the author of more than 30 books.
Pets • 96 pp • 6½ x 9½ • 80 Color Photos
9783861279594 • May • $16.95 (Can $18.95) Paper • Cadmos Books

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The Pack Concept
The Simple Truth About Living with Dogs
Uli Köppel
A completely new approach to dog training offers an alternative to exploitative
methods and emphasizes the emotional aspect of the human-dog relationship.
Using amazing new truths based in behavioral biology about dealing and communi-
cating with dogs, Uli Köppel has developed a new form of training for pets and own-
ers that centers on the species-appropriate concept of pack behavior. The author argues
that in order to really work, dog training needs to be based on a responsible emotional
relationship. With this manual, every dog owner will find out what species-appropri-
ate dog training means and learn how the concept of pack behavior can help to achieve
a successful human-dog relationship. Uli Köppel is a dog trainer and kynologist. A long-
standing pupil of dog behaviorist Eberhard Trumler, he developed the concept of pack
behavior based on Trumler’s research.
Pets • 96 pp • 6½ x 9½ • 80 Color Photos
9783861279587 • May • $24.95 (Can $27.95) Paper • Cadmos Books

Free Jumping
A Practical Handbook
Claudia Götz
A helpful guide to the basics of jumping a horse without a rider.
Most horses benefit from free jumping—it encourages freedom of movement, increases
muscular strength, and improves coordination and jumping technique. Using this prac-
tical book containing many helpful illustrations, the reader will gain a better under-
standing of how to prepare for and carry out free jumping, while developing an eye
for the horse’s general improvement during training. Claudia Götz is a trained social
rhythm therapist and a qualified riding instructor.
Horses/Sports • 82 pp • 6½ x 9½ • 85 Color Photos • 20 Diagrams
9783861279549 • April • $24.95 (Can $27.95) Paper • Cadmos Books

Starting Out in Eventing


An Introduction to Having Fun Cross-Country
Hans-Peter Scheunemann
The best introduction to this exhilarating equestrian triathlon.
More and more riders are drawn into eventing by the excitement of galloping over
solid fences on a grass track. Written by an experienced trainer, judge, and course de-
signer, this book describes all the important requirements for safely improving your
horse’s ability in the cross-country phase. Training programs and instructions for cop-
ing with specific cross-country obstacles are also included. Hans-Peter Scheunemann
is cofounder of an eventing training center.
Horses/Sports • 144 pp • 6½ x 9½ • 95 Color Photos • 20 Color Illustrations
9783861279570 • May • $28.95 (Can $31.95) Paper • Cadmos Books

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR HORSE

Improving Performance
Creative Ways to Motivate Your Horse
Birgit van Damsen
How to address the causes of listlessness in horses, for a happier animal and owner.
Some horses drive their riders to distraction by simply not moving under the saddle,
and nothing the rider does seems to stimulate them. This book discusses the possi-
ble causes for a lack of motivation—from physical problems or incorrect feeding to
permanent under- or over-demand of the horse—and it outlines solutions that can
recover a seemingly hopeless situation. It shows how, with discipline and creativity,
it is possible to turn an idle creature into a motivated competition or leisure horse.
Birgit van Damsen is the author of Hacking Out Safely, Insect Protection for Horses,
and My Fat Horse.
Horses • 80 pp • 6½ x 9½ • 60 Color Photos • 5 Diagrams
9783861279563 • May • $18.95 (Can $20.95) Paper • Cadmos Books

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The Art of Classical Horsemanship
Egon von Neindorff
A key publication for anyone interested in classical dressage and the natural
training of horses.

“Beginners are not bad riders, they merely lack experience.”


—Egon von Neindorff
Egon von Neindorff dedicated his life to the knowledge and promotion of the clas-
sical art of riding. He never wanted to be a reformist but purely an interpreter. He
truly understood the philosophy of classical riding and was therefore able to teach
his numerous national and international students to develop their own style. The
essence of classical dressage requires a deep affection for the horse as well as un-
derstanding, sensitivity, humility, and devotion. In this book, von Neindorff illustrates
in more than 30 chapters his profound understanding of the natural training of
horses. It encompasses a body of knowledge which was previously only taught at
his riding establishment in Karlsruhe. Egon von Neindorff was a competitive dres-
sage rider through the 1950s, after which he taught many international students
until his death in 2004.
Horses/Sports • 272 pp • 9½ x 11 • 140 B/W Illustrations
9783861279198 • April • $65.00 (Can $71.95) Cloth • Cadmos Books

86
Whatever Happened to Tanganyika?
The Place Names that History Left Behind
Harry Campbell
Foreword by Alexander McCall Smith
Or Biafra? Or Macedonia? Find out in this fascinating trawl through the place names that
history left behind.
Do you still find yourself referring to Zaire or Czechoslovakia, or wondering whether it should
be Moldavia or Moldova, Burma or Myanmar? Dozens of countries, cities, and counties have
changed their identity over the years. The fascinating stories behind the place names include
Affpiddle, Biafra, British Heligoland, Ceylon, Flintshire, Friendly Isles, Islands of Samson
and the Ducks, Leningrad, Little Britain, Macedonia, Muscat, Pleasant Island, Stalingrad,
Tanganyika, West Britain, Yugoslavia, and Zaire. From the major political movements (the
Leningrads and Stalingrads of the Socialist Soviet Republic) to enticing destinations (Pleas-
ant Islands, the Friendly Isles), Whatever Happened to Tanganyika? reveals how the atlas of
yesteryear became the maps of today. Harry Campbell is a freelance lexicographer who used
to work for Larousse and Harper Collins. Alexander McCall Smith is a novelist best known
as the creator of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series.
History/Reference • 160 pp • 5 x 8 • 35 B/W Illustrations
9781906032050 • May • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Cloth • Portico

Magic Moments
The Greatest Royal Photographs of All Time
Arthur Edwards, MBE
A collection of photographs and stories focusing on the British monarchy, from the
photographer who has been by their side for nearly three decades.
Arthur Edwards has been Royal Photographer for Britain’s bestselling daily newspa-
per, The Sun, for more than 30 years. He has captured the most poignant and mem-
orable moments in the recent history of the monarchy, including such happy and loving
moments as the start of Charles and Diana’s marriage, Prince William’s first steps, and
Prince Harry’s first day at Eton. His images range from candid shots to intimate por-
traits of rare moments when protocol is put aside and the mask of duty slips to reveal
the true personalities behind the public figures. Arthur’s tremendous career has made
him a most familiar face on the Royal circuit. Princess Diana referred to him as “our
Arthur” and Prince Charles introduces him to world leaders when they are on royal
tours. Arthur also has some fascinating stories to go with his years’ worth of magical
and momentous pictures. He was there when Patti Palmer-Tomkinson announced to
the assembled press that her “Uncle Harry” would be joining her party—and out stepped
Prince Charles wearing false glasses, nose, and moustache. Assembled here is a com-
prehensive collection of photographs and images, accompanied by Arthur’s own words,
which together provide a valuable insider’s account of the history of the British royal
family. Arthur Edwards was awarded an MBE for his services to newspapers in 2003.
Photography • 294 pp • 7 1⁄2 x 10 • 247 Color Photos • 82 B/W Photos • Metro
Books
New in Paper: 9781844546350 • April • $24.95 (Can $27.95)
Cloth: 9781844544820 • Available • $35.00 (Can $38.95)

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Kate & William
Celebrating a Royal Romance
Robin Nunn
Many entirely exclusive images illustrate the unprecedented royal
romance between the man who will, one day, be king and a beau-
tiful, middle-class English girl.
In a series of more than 200 outstanding pictures brought together
here for the first time, the leading royal photographer examines the
intertwined lives of Prince William, second in line to the throne and
grandson of Her Majesty the Queen, and Catherine “Kate” Elizabeth
Middleton, daughter of self-made millionaires. From their first meet-
ing at St. Andrews University to the extraordinary moment at
William’s passing out parade at Sandhurst, when Kate became a global
figure of fascination and speculation in her own right, the book of-
fers a comprehensive, insightful look at what might be a defining re-
lationship that helps secure the British Monarchy for the next
generation. Public interest in Kate has never been greater, and with
the prospect of the most important Royal marriage in a generation
increasingly likely, this book provides the perfect opportunity to find
out more about the young, beautiful woman who seems to have cap-
tured the heart of the country’s most eligible man. Founder and pro-
prietor of Nunn Syndication, the world’s top specialist royal archive,
Robin Nunn has traveled the world photographing the Royal family
since the early 1980s, and his work continues to be published in news-
papers and magazines around the globe. He is the author of Happy
& Glorious: A Celebration of the Life of HM Queen Elizabeth II and
William: The People’s Prince.
Biography • 160 pp • 8 1⁄2 x 10 1⁄2 • 120 Color Photos
9781862058439 • May • $26.95 (Can $29.95) Cloth
Pavilion

88
The National Trust Book of the Countryside
National Trust
Drawing on the expertise of the National Trust wardens, conservation-
ists, and working farmers, this stunningly illustrated book is a compre-
hensive guide to the country’s natural heritage, including in-depth features
on native flora and fauna, ancient monuments in the landscape, country-
side walks, and today’s environmental and economic issues.
Explore the British countryside with the experts—no organization is better
suited to such a tour than the National Trust, the custodians of some of the
most beautiful stretches of land and coastline. First, this book covers cultural
life and the changing British landscape, including key ancient monuments;
wildlife, covering past and present flora and fauna—with features on how
to identify key native species; and conservation. Next, all the regions of Britain
are covered—South West, South, South East, London, East of England, Cen-
tral England, North East, North West, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each re-
gion has an overview of its particular countryside and its development, plus
recommended walks, photo stories of particular sites through the seasons,
and how to “read” the countryside features. From the thousand-year-old limbs
of the yew trees near Crom Old Castle in Northern Ireland to the lake of
bluebells on the Isle of Wight, this is a dazzling celebration of the land. Stun-
ning photography comes not only from the National Trust but also from a
range of top photographers, including Joe Cornish of Working the Light and
David Noton of Waiting for the Light.
Travel • 384 pp • 9 1⁄2 x 10 • 300 Color Photos 30 Maps
9781905400690 • August • $55.00 (Can $60.00) Cloth • National Trust

89
Hidcote
The Garden and Lawrence Johnston
Graham S. Pearson
An illuminating literary and visual tour of the garden in spring, summer,
and fall.

“The popular garden writer Anna Pavord captures the essence of each gar-
den section in her illuminating visual tour of this, the most popular small
garden of the National Trust.” —Current Books on Gardening & Botany
Often described as “the most beautiful garden in England,” Hidcote is a jewel
in England’s horticultural history. The garden’s creator, Lawrence Johnston, was
inspired by many of the Arts and Crafts design ideas at the turn of the 20th cen-
tury. From 1907 this intriguing American-born plant hunter transformed 10 acres
of Gloucestershire hillside into one of the world’s most influential gardens, a com-
plex mixture of hedged “rooms” and vistas, lavish planting, and simpler, infor-
mal areas. Today, it is one of the most popular gardens in the country, with more
than 130,000 visitors every year. The book covers the history of this stunning
garden, including its fascinating creator who fused planting ideas from various
parts of the world while making Hidcote. In addition, Anna Pavord’s text illu-
minates the garden as it is today. Graham S. Pearson has worked at Hidcote Manor
Garden for several years, delighting visitors with his insight and knowledge of
the place and encouraging all those who come to look deeper into its charms.
Gardening • 160 pp • 9 1⁄2 x 10 • 200 Color Photos • National Trust
New in Paper: 9781905400614 • April • $18.95 (Can $20.95)
Cloth: 9781905400539 • Available • $39.95 (Can $43.95)

The Rhyming Bible


From the Creation to Revelation
James Muirden
Illustrations by David Eccles
An educational, fun, and respectful volume that encapsulates the essence of the
Bible in witty, succinct couplets.
Featuring the most beloved stories from both the Old and New Testaments, this
charming volume of verse provides an illuminating journey through the Bible.
Episodes such as the creation, Noah’s ark, the lamentations of Job, the nativity,
the feeding of the five thousand, and the resurrection are all given new life through
a selection of clever poems. Fully illustrated and true to the original Bible tales
throughout, this is a unique and amusing compilation that young and old alike
can enjoy. James Muirden and David Eccles are the coauthors of The Cosmic Verses,
A Rhyming History of Britain, and Shakespeare Well-Versed.
Religion & Theology • 244 pp • 5 x 7 1⁄2 • 200 B/W Illustrations
9781843172598 • April • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Cloth • Michael O’Mara

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The Bible from Scratch
A Lightning Tour from Genesis to Revelation
Simon Jenkins
A fast-paced and entertaining overview of the main events, stories,
and messages of the Bible.

“Simon Jenkins has managed, quite remarkably, to sum up the whole of


the Bible in a series of entertaining hand-written pages, peppered with
cartoons and humorous asides.” —Church of England Newspaper
For first-time readers, the Bible can be an intimidating and hefty read. To
simplify matters, this lively and witty resource offers a lightning sketch of
the Bible that clearly explains the essential meaning of every book from both
the Old and New Testaments. It provides helpful hints for understanding the
motives and messages behind each of the Biblical writers and introduces all
the famous people and events from key stories. Filled with humorous illus-
trations and plenty of wit, this is an ideal guide for getting to know the Bible.
Simon Jenkins is the author of numerous books on Christianity, including
Bible Mapbook, R Father N Hvn, and Windows into Heaven.
Religion & Theology • 256 pp • 7 x 7 • 300 B/W Illustrations
9780745941547 (Replaces 9780745910048)
April $14.95 (Can $16.95) Trade Paper • Lion UK

91
The Enneagram
A Private Session with the World’s Greatest Psychologist
Simon Parke
A complete look at the history, application, and insights offered by this
unique typological tool.
The Enneagram is an ancient tool for personality typing made popular by the
Fourth Way movement as well as Jesuit sects in the early 20th century. This
extensive guide explores and explains every aspect of the Enneagram, includ-
ing its origin, history, and contemporary use. It offers a full explanation of the
nine different personality categories located on the Enneagram and the attributes,
passions, and vices to which they correspond, as well as information on the
location and meaning of stress points and security points. Complete and in-
sightful, this is a comprehensive study of a fascinating tool for self discovery.
Simon Parke has written for The Evening Standard and the Independent on
Sunday and is the author of The Learning of Love and Origins.
Psychology • 192 pp • 5 x 8
9780745953144 • May • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Trade Paper • Lion UK

Beyond the Burning Times


A Pagan and Christian in Dialogue
Philip Johnson and Gus diZerega
Christian and Pagan beliefs are measured and compared in this balanced
and impartial examination of contemporary faith.
In this intriguing dialogue, an established pagan and a respected Christian
theologian engage in open, honest conversations about human spirituality
and belief. Paganism is a rapidly expanding belief system, and this helpful
exchange both introduces novices to its basic tenets and compares them to
the beliefs and ideals behind Christianity. Such topics as the nature of spir-
ituality, who or what is deity, how humans relate to the divine, the sacred
feminine, gender, and sexuality are all addressed, along with specific debates
involving the teachings and claims of Jesus. Offering a fair assessment and
valuable insights into both faith systems, this is an engaging look at the state
of belief in the modern world. Philip Johnson is the founder of Global Apolo-
getics & Mission and the coauthor of Jesus and the Gods of the New Age.
Gus diZerega is a Third Degree Wiccan Gardnerian Elder and the author of
Pagans & Christians. He lives in Sebastopol, California.
Religion & Theology • 208 pp • 5 x 8
9780745952727 • April • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Trade Paper • Lion UK

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Why There Almost Certainly Is a God
Doubting Dawkins
Keith Ward
A new and insightful philosophical response to the atheistic treaties of Richard Dawkins.

“Although he lacks the glibness, arrogance, and fame of bestselling antireligionists


Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Christopher Hitchens, Ward neatly cuts the
ground from under such global-village atheists.”
—Booklist on Is Religion Dangerous?
Pronounced atheist Richard Dawkins has claimed that no theologian has ever produced
a satisfactory response to his arguments that there most likely is not a God. In this open-
minded and innovative philosophical challenge, theologian David Ward addresses
Dawkins’s various ideas with sharp, clear arguments. He points out that when
Dawkins—a scientist—enters the world of philosophy and religion, his passion often
leads his argumentation to descend into stereotyping, pastiche, and mockery. Stimulating
and thought-provoking, this study both locates the flaws in Dawkins’s arguments and
makes a perfectly rational case for the existence of God. Keith Ward is an Anglican priest
and joint president of the World Congress of Faiths. He is the author of more than 20
books, including The Big Questions in Science and Religion, Divine Action, Is Religion
Dangerous?, and What the Bible Really Teaches.
Philosophy/Religion & Theology • 160 pp • 5 x 8
9780745953304 • April • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Trade Paper • Lion UK

Prisoner of God
Michel Benoît
From an expelled monk, an enthralling look at the nature of monastery life and the
true inner workings of the Catholic Church.
A brilliant student with a promising career ahead of him as a biologist under the guid-
ance of Nobel Prize–winner Jacques Monod, Michel Benoît decided instead to follow
the path of God and take on monastic orders. He entered a monastery at age 22 as an
unordained monk, but after more than 20 years of self-sacrifice and a fraught quest for
God, Michel was “discharged” by the Church. In this compelling autobiography, Michel
explores the events that led to the Catholic hierarchy rejecting one of its own. Along the
way he investigates sectarianism and the methods used by organizations to stifle free-
dom of expression and to crush the individual. A gripping true story, this account re-
veals how the mysterious world of the Catholic abbey handles issues such as solitude,
silence, and sexuality. Michel Benoît is the author of The Thirteenth Apostle.
Autobiography/Religion & Theology • 300 pp • 5 x 8
9781846880520 • June • $16.95 (Can $18.95) Trade Paper • Alma Books

Also available:
The Thirteenth Apostle
9781846880629
$15.95 (Can $17.95)

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Confucius for Today
A Century of Chinese Proverbs
Gerd de Ley and David Potter
It is better to light the candle than to curse the darkness.
He who asks a question may be a fool for five minutes; he who asks no questions
stays a fool forever.
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him
for a lifetime.
With such wisdom and truth as to be eternally relevant, Chinese proverbs have found
their way through the centuries and into many cultures. Coming face to face with
the monumental wisdom of the legendary Master Kung—better known by his Lat-
inized name of Confucius—and others is a revealing and humbling experience. The
Master’s influence is to be found in the greater part of all proverbs that emanate from
China. Confucius encouraged in his followers a careful study of the outside world,
and a process of deep thought through which to consider and judge their observa-
tions. As Confucius said, “As one lamp serves to dispel a thousand years of darkness,
so one flash of wisdom destroys ten thousand years of ignorance.” Gerd de Ley and
David Potter are also the authors of Do Unto Others . . . Then Run and Erotic Wit.
Religion & Theology • 128 pp • 5 x 8
9780709085508 • May • $15.95 (Can $17.95) Cloth • Robert Hale

Stop the Traffik


People Shouldn’t Be Bought & Sold
Steve Chalke with Cherie Blair
A stirring look at the international crime of human trafficking, the
people it affects, and the simple actions than can bring it to halt.
Cherie Blair delivered the 2008 Stop the Traffik
International Lecture in November 2008
Human trafficking is the fastest growing global crime, second in size only to
the illegal arms trade. It involves the movement of people through
violence, deception, or coercion for various purposes, among them sex, forced
labor, and even body parts. Collected in this moving volume are real-life sto-
ries from individuals exposed to and working to stop human trafficking, each
accompanied by stirring photographs. Along with information on the history
of trafficking and its status today, practical action points for working to stop
its progress are also provided. Cherie Blair is a human rights lawyer and the
wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Steve Chalke is special ad-
visor on human trafficking to the UN and founder of Stop the Traffik. He is
the author of several books, including Change Agents, Intelligent Church, The
Lost Message of Jesus, and Trust.
Political Science • 160 pp • 6 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄2 • 150 Color Photos
9780745953601 • April • $16.95 (Can $18.95) Trade Paper • Lion UK

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From Poison Arrows to Prozac
How Deadly Toxins Changed Our Lives Forever
Stanley Feldman
A captivating account of the unlikely origins and astounding properties of the infamous
curare poison.
In the 16th century, when explorers traveled deeper into the jungles of South America in
search of gold and spices, they brought back many colorful tales of their adventures to
amaze and impress their sponsors. None of these tales was more astonishing, or caused
more concern, than that of the mystical properties of the substance with which the na-
tives anointed their darts and arrows. So begins the astonishing true story of the discov-
ery of one of the most important substances in medical science. Curare poison was to become
the cornerstone of modern anaesthetics and went on to provide the key to how we un-
derstand the nervous system, leading to drugs as diverse as indigestion pills and Prozac
and, more recently, it has led to our understanding of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s dis-
ease. In this fascinating book, Professor Stanley Feldman traces the evolution of a sub-
stance that has saved countless lives and revolutionized the way we see our minds and
bodies. Stanley Feldman is the author of Life Begins . . . and coeditor of Panic Nation.
Science/Health • 272 pp • 5 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄2
9781844546374 (Replaces 9781843581376)
April • $17.95 (Can $19.95) Trade Paper • Metro Books

You Can’t Play the Game if You Don’t Know the Rules
How Relationships Work
Dr. Irene Alexander
Perfect for novices to the game as well as veterans, a handbook to creating healthy
and loving relationships.
Navigating a successful relationship can be as baffling a task as playing a game while
blindfolded. Relationships have many complicated rules and regulations, and with any
relationship the stakes are high, as losses can be disastrous while winning can lead to
a lifetime of happiness. This helpful guide explores all the basic requirements for lead-
ing a happy relationship, covering everything from boundaries to sex, and provides es-
sential advice for facilitating open and effective communication with partners. Dr. Irene
Alexander is the author of Dancing with God.
Family & Relationships • 224 pp • 5 x 8
9780745953311 • May • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Trade Paper • Lion UK

95
Doctor of Love
James Graham and His Celestial Bed
Lydia Syson
How a sex therapy pioneer with a genius for spectacle caused a stir.

“A carnivalesque tumble through the weird and wonderful world of the first sex
doctor, this book introduces Lydia Syson as an accomplished biographer and his-
torian of ideas. Penetrating insights and a lively eye for detail make this a vastly
entertaining and compelling read.” —Frances Stonor Saunders, author, The
Devil’s Broker
Widely accepted as the world’s first sex therapist, Dr. James Graham was devoted to
the research of the effect of physical stimuli on the psyche, and more specifically on
sexual activity. It was this that led him to invent his infamous Celestial Bed, a contraption
akin to a torture rack, yet built with the intent to impart exquisite sexual pleasure rather
than excruciating physical pain. Medicine in the late 18th and early 19th centuries was
generally more prone to inflict pain than to relieve it. Patients were bled, blistered, lanced,
poked, and chopped up, all with little or no anesthesia, and it was the hurt adminis-
tered by these methods that caused Graham to concern himself with the more gentle
side of the profession. Unsurprisingly, such a concern was met with both outrage and
controversy. Syson’s biography is a truly emotive depiction of both the man himself and
19th-century society. By following him from his native Edinburgh to America and back
again, Doctor of Love achieves a breadth not commonly found in biography, and ren-
ders an unforgettable portrait of a truly remarkable man. Lydia Syson is a journalist
and former BBC radio producer.
Biography/Medical • 332 pp • 5 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄2 • 11 B/W Photos
9781846880544 • April (Can $37.95) Cloth • Alma Books

Spellcraft for Hedge Witches


A Guide to Healing Our Lives
Rae Beth
From the author of the pagan classic The Wiccan Way, further exploration
of the spiritual path of the hedge witch.
Village wisewomen and men have traditionally helped heal wounded lives. When
disaster strikes—whether serious illness, death, divorce, or family conflict—today’s
hedge witchcraft can still give provide the means for witches to help themselves
and others. Spells for witches are presented here and are designed to help heal
communities. There are spells to banish the spirits of cruelty or injustice and de-
vices for countering the ill effects of spiteful thoughts that others may hold. The
magic included in this guide is designed to help rebuild a sense of self through-
out any crisis and provide a method for healing that can be adapted to any sit-
uation. Rae Beth is a hedge witch wildwood mystic, and the author of several
books, including The Green Hedge Witch, The Hedge Witch’s Way, Lamp of the
Goddess, and The Wiccan Way.
Body/Mind/Spirit • 176 pp • 5 x 8 • 14 Line Drawings
9780709086185 (Replaces 9780709077237) • May
$12.95 (Can $14.95) Trade Paper • Robert Hale

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The Green Hedge Witch
A Guide to Wild Magic
Rae Beth
The ancient tradition of wildwood mysticism is blended with a subject that is
supremely relevant for our modern day lives—the environment.
Concerns about our world and environment have never been stronger, and through a mix-
ture of spirit traveling, spells, wands, broomsticks, and familiars, the author shows us
how we can not only heal the human relationship with the rest of nature, but also help
bring evolution to the human concepts of nature. Valuable both for budding spell-cast-
ers and experienced workers, this guide teaches how we can develop a relationship with
those spirit presences who dwell in or can be psychically contacted through nature. Whether
one is a beginner, a practicing hedge witch, or merely interested in the hidden secrets that
surround us, this charming book holds something magical for everyone. Rae Beth is a
hedge witch and wildwood mystic and the author of several books, including The Hedge
Witch’s Way, Lamp of the Goddess, Spellcraft for Hedge Witches, and The Wiccan Way.
Body/Mind/Spirit • 176 pp • 5 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄2 • 8 B/W Illustrations
9780709085850 • April • $23.95 (Can $26.95) Cloth • Robert Hale

The Wiccan Temptress


Marie Bruce
Married or single, gay or straight, getting hitched or recently ditched, this book will
show any women how to be a super-sexy siren of enchantment.
Told entirely from a female perspective, this book delves into the world of seduction
and allure, using positive spell craft and goddess awareness as a medium for feminine
self-empowerment and self-exploration. The Wiccan temptress’s teachings will benefit
single girls as well as those in relationships. Starting with the sexy side of witchcraft,
this guide also covers such topics as sky-clad blessings, finding your goddess path, at-
tuning with your goddess center, sex as a magical tool, becoming a glamor girl, bed-
room karma, green-wood marriage, womanly wiles, reclaiming the scarlet woman, magical
makeup, siren secrets, lotions and potions, and much more! Marie Bruce’s other titles
include Everyday Spells of a Teenage Witch, Faerie Magic, First Steps to Solitary Witch-
craft, and The Witch’s Almanac 2009.
Body/Mind/Spirit • 192 pp • 5 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄2
9780709082200 • August • $24.95 (Can $27.95) Cloth • Robert Hale

97
The Little Book of Sudoku Volume Four
Gareth Moore
A collection of more than 200 new puzzles, perfect for the commute
or rainy afternoons.
Featuring varying difficulty levels, this compendium of exciting sudoku puzzles is per-
fect for both challenging experts and training novices. Not only fun, these puzzles are
perfect for building logic and reasoning skills, improving memory, and keeping your brain
also healthy with a regular workout. Anyone’s mind can be kept busy, but beware, as
thousands of people have found, it’s highly addictive! Gareth Moore is a puzzle designer
and the author of numerous puzzle books for adults and children, including The Book
of Hitori and How to Solve It, The Essential Book of Japanese Puzzles and How to Solve
Them, and The Kids’ Book of Kakuro.
Games • 224 pp • 4 1⁄2 x 5 1⁄2
9781843173236 • April • $7.95 (Can $8.95) Trade Paper • Michael O’Mara

Also available:

Sudoku Plus
9780330455701
$12.95 Paper

Cannibal Killers
The Impossible Monsters
Moira Martingale
Chronicling the exploits of those few, uncommon criminals who have killed for flesh like
Jeffrey Dahmer, this is a chilling look at anthropophagy—the eating of human flesh—
the crime which shocks and stuns more than any other.
Moira Martingale traces the cannibalism phenomenon back to the 16th century to the no-
torious Sawney Bean who, together with his family, consumed more than 1,000 people over
a period of 25 years. Modern murderers continue many of the same practices, including:
Fritz Haarmann—who would tear out young men’s throats to drink their blood, before sell-
ing their flesh for meat; Jeffrey Dahmer, the murderer of 17 young men whose dismembered
body parts were found in his apartment; Edward Gein—the role model for Hitchcock’s Psy-
cho—who after his mother’s death began killing and eating women; and Andrei Chikatilo,
the Russian cannibal who has the dubious reputation of being the worst cannibal killer in
recent history. These crimes, and others, are explored, together with speculation about how
such monsters are made. Is there a clinical explanation for vampirism? And when it comes
to deciding whether these people are sane or insane, why are psychiatrists and lawyers not
always in agreement?
True Crime • 192 pp • 5½ x 8½
9780709085409 (Replaces 9780312956042) • April
$14.95 (Can $16.95) Trade Paper • Robert Hale

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Murders Unspeakable
Fifteen Horrific True Crimes
Georgina Lloyd
Even the most hardened reader will be shocked by such real-life tales as the Green
River Murders, the Snuff Movie Murder, and “Let’s Cook Granny!”
This gripping volume explores the darker side of the human psyche by bringing together
15 of the most horrific and gruesome murder stories of the last century. It examines
such killers as the self-confessed cannibal Kenneth Stogsdill; Michael Yarborough, who
dismembered his victim before putting him in a trash can and down the toilet; and Fritz
Haarmann, whose lust for blood was sated as he butchered teenage youths during World
War I and sold their flesh for meat on the black market. Georgina Lloyd is the author
of several true-crime books, including For Love of Money, The Passion Killer, and
Motive to Murder.
True Crime • 192 pp • 5½ x 8½
9780709086970 • May • $13.95 (Can $15.95) Trade Paper • Robert Hale

Roger Cook’s Ten Greatest Conmen


True Stories of the World’s Most Outrageous Scams
Roger Cook and Tim Tate
The outrageous lives and unbelievable scams of history’s most successful con artists.
From the very first recorded con—the Elizabethan-era “Spanish Prisoner Scam”—to
today’s hi-tech online swindles, grifters have become ever-more inventive in their scope,
scale, and ambition. This enthralling collection surveys the men and women who in-
vented the most extraordinary scams of all time. Their stories are remarkable, including
the tale of Gregor McGregor, the man who invented a fictional South American coun-
try, raised international loans on its behalf, and sold much of its nonexistent land to
would-be settlers in the 1820s. Also included are the tales of Eric Hebborn, the mas-
ter forger who conned the art world into buying thousands of his fakes; Arthur Fer-
guson, who sold Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the White House to gullible American
investors; and Frank Abagnale Jr., the real-life Catch Me If You Can conman who
successfully impersonated a pilot, a teacher, a lawyer, and a pediatrician while swin-
dling $5 million across 26 countries. This insightful guide unveils how these profes-
sional swindlers fooled countless individuals into handing over their cash, and reveals
the techniques developed by the police to bring them to justice. Roger Cook has worked
as a television investigator for more than 30 years. Tim Tate is a television producer.
True Crime • 288 pp • 6 x 9½ • 16 Color Photos
9781844546466 • May • $23.95 (Can $26.95) Cloth • John Blake

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Bronson
Charles Bronson
The hard-hitting autobiography of Charlie Bronson, one of the planet’s most
feared and respected convicts.

“Funny yet heartbreaking.” —The Independent


“Bronson is the most terrifying and fascinating man in the entire British prison
system. His story is astounding.” —The Mail on Sunday
The film Bronson, a biography of Charlie Bronson, is scheduled for
release in 2009
Charlie Bronson has spent 28 of the last 30 years in solitary confinement, during which
time he has gained a fearsome reputation as one of the world’s toughest and most dan-
gerous convicts. He has been locked in dungeons, in iron boxes cemented into the mid-
dle of cells, and in a cage much like that used on Hannibal Lecter. Yet Charlie is a man
of great warmth and humor who has—despite perpetrating numerous kidnappings—
never killed anyone. He lives by a strict moral code and is respected and admired by
prison officers and prisoners alike. In this new edition of his bestselling autobiography,
Charlie reveals the truth about his extraordinary life behind bars. Charles Bronson is
the author of The Good Prison Guide, Insanity, and Solitary Fitness.
Autobiography/True Crime • 368 pp • 4½ x 7 • 23 B/W Photos
9781844546558 (Replaces 9781857825008) • May
$12.95 (Can $14.95) • Paper • John Blake

The World’s Most Bizarre Murders


True Stories That Will Shock and Amaze You
James Marrison
A blood-curdling compendium of truly odd crimes featuring murderous witches, mad
scientists, and killer dwarves.
From the stomach-churning to the truly bizarre, the details of some of history’s weird-
est and most shocking murder cases are collected in this enthralling volume. The crim-
inals covered here all perpetrated crimes with a peculiar twist, among them Enriqueta
Marti, who kidnapped children then boiled away their flesh and crushed their bones
to make ingredients for her lucrative “magic potions;” and Randy Kraft—better known
as the Scorecard Killer—who was a computer genius by day and a deranged psychopath
by night with more than 150 victims to his name. From high-profile murders to long-
forgotten slayings, these are the world’s most peculiar crimes. James Marrison is a con-
tributor to Bizarre magazine.
True Crime • 288 pp • 6 x 9½
9781844546671 • May • $23.95 (Can $26.95) Cloth • John Blake

Also available:

Face to Face with Murder.com Deadly Divorces The World’s Twenty


Serial Killers 9781844545179 9781844544257 Worst Crimes
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Within These Walls
Memoirs of a Death House Chaplain
Rev. Carroll Pickett and Carlton Stowers
Foreword by Amnesty International
The firsthand account of more than a decade spent offering comfort and solace
to prisoners on death row.

“A heartbreaking account . . . a dramatic story that is also a poignant—and


compelling—brief against the death penalty.” —Stephen G. Michaud, author,
Ted Bundy: Conversations with a Killer
“A profound, moving and fascinating book . . . shines a poignant light on the
final hours in the lives of the condemned.” —Dave Isay, NPR producer,
MacArthur fellow, and Peabody Award recipient
“A must-read for anyone interested in getting past the generalities of capital
punishment as an ‘issue’ . . . cogent and unflinching.” —Ivan Solotaroff, author,
The Last Face You’ll Ever See
For 15 years Rev. Carroll Pickett worked as a chaplain in the Texas penal system, dur-
ing which he saw 95 men put to death by lethal injection. Compiled here are his mem-
ories of his time on death row and of the men whom he supported through their final
days, as well as the reasons why his experiences led him to oppose the death penalty
as a punishment. The stories reveal the compassion that existed in even the hardest
of criminals and provide a behind-the-scenes look into the U.S. prison system itself.
Harrowing and moving, this is a unique and sometimes graphic depiction of life on
death row. Rev. Carroll Pickett still preaches and lives near Huntsville, Texas. Carl-
ton Stowers is the author of more than two dozen nonfiction books, including the
Edgar Award–winning Careless Whispers, the Pulitzer Prize–nominated Innocence Lost,
Open Secrets, and Sins of the Son. He lives in Cedar Hill, Texas.
Social Science • 256 pp • 6 x 9
9781904132745 (Replaces 9780312287177) • April
$16.95 (Can $18.95) New in Paper • Vision Paperbacks

Forget You Had a Daughter


Doing Time in the ‘Bangkok Hilton’
Sandra Gregory and Michael Tierney
A harrowing account of one woman’s mistake that led to a nightmarish stint inside
a Thai prison.

“Documents Gregory’s harrowing incarceration in Thailand’s barbaric prisons . . .


her story holds the reader’s interest.” —Artsforum
Following two years of living abroad in Thailand, Sandra Gregory suddenly became des-
perately ill and as her medical bills began to mount, her bank account dwindled. In ex-
change for $2,000 she agreed to carry 89 grams of heroin to Tokyo for a friend, but
before she even boarded the plane she was caught by Bangkok Airport security and ul-
timately sentenced to 25 years inside the infamous Lard Yao prison. In this shocking ac-
count, Sandra details the four and a half years she spent in Thai prison and describes
scenes of horrific brutality and suffering. She tells of her daily fight for survival, of the
many women who died with no medical care or loved ones around them, and of her ac-
ceptance of her guilt and ultimate redemption. Amidst the pain and torture, this honest
recollection shows how Sandra fought for survival, and prevailed. Sandra Gregory spent
more than 20 years in a British jail after her time in Lard Yao. She was released in 2000
following a pardon from the king of Thailand and now tours schools to warn children
of the dangers of drug smuggling. Michael Tierney is a journalist for The Herald.
Autobiography/Social Science • 280 pp • 4½ x 7
9781904132271 (Replaces 9781904132066) • August
$9.95 (Can $11.95) New in Paper • Vision Paperbacks

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The Battle of Aughrim 1691
Michael McNally
A new history of Ireland’s bloodiest battle—often called Ireland’s Gettysburg.
With more than 60,000 combatants, the Battle of the Boyne, which took place on
July 1, 1690, was the largest battle ever fought on Irish soil, and has long been re-
garded as the pivotal event of the Williamite War due to the presence of two crowned
Kings of England—James II and William III—in command of the opposing armies.
This is in fact a fallacy, as the crucial engagement of the conflict, and indeed Ire-
land’s bloodiest battle, took place almost a year later when almost 20,000 Jacobite
troops met an opposing Williamite army of over 25,000 men on the afternoon of
July 12th, 1691, outside the village of Aughrim in County Galway in the west of Ire-
land. Aughrim was truly decisive in that, because of the casualties suffered by the
defeated Jacobite forces, it was the last field engagement of a war which had begun
in the spring of 1689 and ended with the signing of the Treaty of Limerick in Oc-
tober 1691. As a result of this the battle is often referred to as both “Aughrim of the
Slaughter” and “Ireland’s Gettysburg.” Michael McNally is a military historian whose
other books include Battle of the Boyne 1690 and Easter Rising 1916.
History • 224 pp • 6 x 9½ • 16 Color Illustrations • 34 B/W Illustrations
9780752446875 • April • $29.95 (Can $32.95) Paper • The History Press

Pirates
A History
Tim Travers
Arrgh! A worldwide history of piracy from ancient times to the present day.
Most histories of piracy start with swashbuckling adventures in the Caribbean in the
1500s and move on to the Golden Age of piracy from the 1660s to the 1720s. These
areas cannot be overlooked, but in fact, piracy has a much longer and broader his-
tory to its name. This comprehensive history starts with piracy in the ancient and
classical periods, and then shifts to piracy in the Middle Ages and the Mediterranean,
before treating in fine detail the era of the Caribbean and the Golden Age. Also in-
cluded are chapters on the Barbary corsairs, Chinese piracy, and a look at modern
piracy. Tim Travers has taught the history of piracy at University of Calgary for more
than 20 years. His other titles include Gallipoli 1915, How the War Was Won, and
The Killing Ground. He lives in Victoria, British Columbia.
History • 336 pp • 5 x 8
9780752448527 • June • $24.95 (Can $27.95) Paper • The History Press

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Under the Bloody Flag
Pirates of the Tudor Age
John Appleby
Early stories of the pirates who led the way for better-known Caribbean piracy.
Long before Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, and Black Bart terrorized the Caribbean, the
seas around the British Isles swarmed with pirates. Thousands of men turned to piracy
at sea, often as a makeshift strategy of survival. Although the young Francis Drake
became the most famous pirate of the period, scores of little-known pirate leaders op-
erated during this time, acquiring mixed reputations on land and at sea. Captain Henry
Strangeways earned notoriety for his attacks on French shipping in the English Chan-
nel and the Irish Sea, selling booty ashore in southwest England and Wales. The first
British pirates led erratic careers, but their roving in local waters paved the way for
the more aggressive and ambitious deep-sea piracy in the Caribbean. John Appleby
contributed to Pirates—The Politics of Plunder, 1550–1650 and also contributed an
article on Irish female pirates to The Oxford History of the British Empire.
History • 320 pp • 6 x 9
9780752448510 • June • $34.95 (Can $38.95) Cloth • The History Press

The Later Roman Republic


The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, a Chronology:
Volume Two 145 BC–27 BC
Brian Taylor
Following on The Rise of the Romans, this is the second of three volumes of a
chronological account of the Roman Empire, casebound and jacketed.
It was a period marked by a near-continuous conflict between republicans and those
seeking dictatorship, slave uprisings, and empire building. By detailing each year in
turn, the reader is able to gain an understanding of how events unfolded through-
out this turbulent and fascinating period of history. Where there are a number of
conflicts, each is shown as a separate entry, be it the Punic Wars, Spartacus, Cae-
sar, or Cicero. Thus, the reader is able to study a chosen area of operations in iso-
lation while assessing its wider impact. Brian Taylor is the author of Barbarossa to
Berlin and The Empire of the French.
History • 320 pp • 6 x 9½ • 32 B/W Illustrations • 5 Maps
9781862273498 • June • $34.95 (Can $38.95) Cloth • The History Press

Also available:

The Rise of the Romans


9781862273481
$49.95 (Can $54.95)

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Man and Horse
Four Thousand Years of the Mounted Warrior
Andrew Sinclair
Taking as his inspiration Walter Prescott Webb’s seminal work, The Great Plains,
Andrew Sinclair brilliantly describes the relationship between man and horse over
4,000 years.
Until very recently, the horse has been the decisive factor in determining military suc-
cess. Showing that the art of warfare from horseback with its culture of mobility has
always been at conflict with the urban domesticated culture, this hugely ambitious
and fascinating book argues that that tension has created much of the great art and
culture of humankind. Great exponents of the art of equestrian warfare discussed here
include Alexander the Great, Hannibal, King Arthur, Saladin, the Knights of the Tem-
plar, the Reivers of the Scottish Borders, the Mongols, North American Indians, the
Confederate forces during the American Civil War, and the Boers. The uses of the horse
by highwaymen and figures such as Ned Kelly are also examined. Andrew Sinclair is
the author of several history books, including The Anatomy of Terror; The Better Half,
winner of the Somerset Maugham Prize; Rosslyn; and The Sword and the Grail.
Military/History • 288 pp • 6½ x 9½ • 8 Color Photos • 8 B/W Photos
9780750950343 • April • $39.95 (Can $43.95) Cloth • The History Press

The Knights Templar on Trial


Helen J. Nicholson
Helen Nicholson’s translations of previously unpublished material provides the core
of this study focusing on the trials of the Templar.

“One of today’s finest historians of the Crusades.”


—Choice on Helen J. Nicholson
The loss of Acre in 1291 marked the beginning of the end of the Templars. They re-
turned to Europe a far weaker organization. They were however, still well regarded
so it came as a great shock when the Templar Brothers of France were arrested in
1307 on the orders of King Phillip IV. Other Christian monarchs followed the lead
and the trial of the Templars in Britain began. This study covers the period between
the start of the trials in early 1308 and the dissolution of the order in July 1311. The
trials took a different course in England from those in mainland Europe with Edward
II reluctant to obey the instructions of the papal investigators. The Templars did not
confess to anything and the nobles and bishops did not cooperate with the investi-
gators. Eventually in 1311 the church councils rejected all heresies and the Templars
asked to be readmitted to the church. Helen Nicholson is the author of God’s War-
riors, Knight Templar 1120–1312, and The Knights Templar: A New History.
History • 288 pp • 6 x 9 • 100 Color Illustrations • 50 B/W Illustrations
9780750946810 • June • $44.95 (Can $49.95) Cloth • The History Press

Also available:

A to Z of the
Knights Templar
9781862273863
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Pistols at Dawn
A History of Duelling
John Norris
Tales of tragic loss, ridiculous quarrels, and often hilarious combat abound on this
journey of discovery through some of the most dramatic disputes of history.

“A fluent and entertaining history of the practice of duelling.” —The Times


Literary Supplement
In modern society the thought that someone would organize a deadly competition with
a rival, risking his life over a point of honor, is incomprehensible. That this form of
resolution would become an accepted “sport,” with noble gentlemen even possessing
sets of special duelling pistols, seems insane. This fascinating history of the practice
of duelling takes the reader into the intriguing world of pistols, “fields of honor,” and
mortal combat, a world where complex rules governed a system of dispute which often
ended in death. John Norris is an advisor and military researcher for film and televi-
sion and reports on military re-enactments for magazines and journals. He is the au-
thor of A History of Artillery and Welsh Castles at War.
History • 256 pp • 6 x 9 • 8 B/W Photos
9780752447100 • June • $34.95 (Can $38.95) Cloth • The History Press

The Woman Who Censored Churchill


Ruth Ive
Incredible details of the conversations of key World War II players are finally di-
vulged as 90-year-old Ruth Ive details her wartime job—to interrupt Churchill
and Roosevelt.
During World War II, the only way Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt could
communicate was via a top-secret transatlantic telephone link—all other Atlantic tele-
phone cables had been disconnected to prevent the Germans from intercepting in-
formation. Ruth Ive, then a young stenographer working in the Ministry of
Information, had the job of censoring the line, and she spent the rest of the war lis-
tening in to the conversations across the Atlantic, ready to cut the line if anything
was said that might compromise security. Ruth was sworn to secrecy about her work,
and at the end of the war all documentation proving the existence of the telephone
line was destroyed. It was not until 1995, when Churchill’s private files were finally
declassified, that Ruth was able to research her story. Now, for the first time, one of
World War II’s key workers describes the details of her incredible story, and the pri-
vate conversations of two of the war’s most important players can be revealed. Ruth
Ive worked as a journalist after the war.
History/Autobiography • 160 pp • 6½ x 9½ • 18 B/W Photos
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SS Leviathan
America’s First Superliner
Brent Holt
One of the most popular liners of the 1920s was a ship of many firsts—
this illustrated history captures her story and remembers this great liner.
The story of the Leviathan, originally called Vaterland, is a fascinating one. A
remarkable ship, she is frequently not given the credit she deserves for her con-
tributions to the U.S. Merchant Marine, and has been given short thrift by many
writers who describe her only as a failure. Nothing could be farther from the
truth. She was the first American superliner and set the stage for future suc-
cesses with other famous passenger vessels such as the America and United
States. Although of German origin, the “Levi” was popular and became a house-
hold name across the U.S. and other parts of the world. Her interiors were stunning and she was an engineering marvel. After an
extensive refit by U.S. Lines in 1923 she was also the safest and arguably the best of the “Balin trio.” Her adventurous career made
her seem more a living thing than a hunk of steel. Brent Holt is an elementary school teacher. He lives in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Transportation • 96 pp • 10 x 9 • 50 Color Photos • 190 B/W Photos
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Hitler’s Jihadis
Muslim Volunteers of the SS
Jonathan Trigg
The story of tens of thousands of Muslims from as far away as India who volunteered to
wear the SS double lightning flashes and serve alongside their erstwhile conquerors.
As the West finds itself embroiled in conflict with radical Islam at home and abroad, it is fas-
cinating to hear the echoes of militant Islam from World War II. Jonathan Trigg gives insight
into the prewar politics that inspired these Islamic volunteers, who for the most part did not
survive. Those who did survive the war and the bloody retribution that followed saw the rep-
utation of the units in which they served berated as militarily inept and castigated for atroc-
ities against unarmed civilians. Firsthand accounts and official records serve to peel away the
propaganda to reveal the complexity that lies at the heart of the story of Hitler’s most un-
likely “Aryans.” Jonathan Trigg is the author of Hitler’s Flemish Lions and Hitler’s Gauls.
Military/History • 224 pp • 6 x 9 • 64 B/W Photos
9781862274877 • April • $29.95 (Can $32.95) Cloth • The History Press

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Sophie Scholl
The Real Story Behind German’s Resistance Heroine
Frank McDonough
The inspiring story of one of the great German heroes who actively opposed the Third Reich.
Sophie Scholl was one of the members of an underground German protest movement against
Hitler rule, based at Munich University, during World War II. Drawing on a fascinating va-
riety of sources, including original documents, Frank McDonough tells the dramatic, absorbing,
and inspirational story of her brave struggle against the Nazi regime and examines her legacy
of heroism in Germany. This important new biography shows that not all Germans blindly
followed Hitler’s regime and her refusal to be silent in the face of injustice is a story that de-
serves to be remembered and honored. Frank McDonough is the author of Chamberlain and
Appeasement, Hitler, Hitler and the Rise of the Nazi Party, The Holocaust, Nazi Germany,
and Opposition and Resistance in Nazi Germany.
Biography/History • 256 pp • 6½ x 9½
9780752446752 • June • $34.95 (Can $38.95) Cloth • The History Press

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Freud’s War
Helen Fry
Using previously unpublished family archives and photographs, including correspondence
and Sigmund Freud’s diary, Helen Fry opens a window onto the Freuds’ family life in
prewar Vienna and describes how this most famous of families became exiled from its
homeland by the Nazis.
Despite his worldwide reputation as the father of modern psychology, Sigmund Freud’s se-
curity in his native Vienna changed overnight when Hitler’s forces annexed Austria on March
12, 1938. His books had already been burned across Germany, and now he and his family
were at immediate risk. The Nazis carried out regular raids on Jewish families’ homes, and
the Freuds were no exception. They suffered a period of house arrest and two months of
uncertainty, before finally securing papers for emigration to England and making a last-
minute dramatic escape. It was after becoming refugees in Britain, however, that the Freuds’
story takes a fascinating turn. Following their escape from Austria, both Sigmund’s son Mar-
tin and his grandson Walter enlisted in the British Forces, going on to fight for Britain be-
hind enemy lines in Austria. Helen Fry is the author of The King’s Own Most Loyal Enemy
Aliens: Germans Who Fought for Britain in the Second World War.
Biography/History • 256 pp • 6 x 9
9780750951128 • May • $29.95 (Can $32.95) Cloth • The History Press

King John
England’s Evil King?
Ralph V. Turner
Long ago having acquired the epithet “Bad,” he is reputed to be the worst of England’s kings.
Before his death in 1216, King John’s desperate exploitation of his subjects for ever more
money had turned him into the mythical monster of Hollywood legend. In contrast to his
brother Richard, he appeared incompetent in battle, failing to defend Normandy (1202–04),
and was unsuccessful in recovering his lost lands in 1214. A continuing crisis was a constant
need for money, forcing John to drain England of funds for campaigns in France, demand-
ing unlawful and oppressive new taxes. Adding to his evil reputation was an ill-tempered per-
sonality and a streak of pettiness or spitefulness that led him to monstrous acts, including
murdering his own nephew. King John’s unpopularity culminated in a final crisis, a revolt by
the English baronage, 1215–16, aimed at subjecting him to the rule of law, which resulted
in his grant of Magna Carta. Ralph V. Turner is a former history professor at Florida State
University. He lives in Tallahassee, Florida.
Biography/History • 240 pp • 5 x 8
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The Mistresses of Henry VIII


Kelly Hart
An excellent insight into the love life of the fascinating king, and the 12 women
who knew the man behind the mask.
Seventeen-year-old Henry VIII was “a youngling, he cares for nothing but girls and
hunting.” Over the years, this didn’t change much. Henry was considered a demi-god
by his subjects, so each woman he chose was someone who had managed to stand out
in a crowd of stunning ladies. Looking good was not enough (indeed, many of Henry’s
lovers were considered unattractive); she had to have something extra special to keep
the King’s interest. And Henry’s women were every bit as intriguing as the man him-
self. In this book Henry’s mistresses are rescued from obscurity. The 16th century was
a time of profound changes in religion and society across Europe—and some of Henry’s
lovers were at the forefront of influencing these events. Kelly Hart is an English and
history teacher.
History • 320 pp • 6 x 9
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Eminent Victorian Women
Elizabeth Longford
First published in 1981, this look at the lives of 11 exceptional women—including George
Eliot, Florence Nightingale, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and the Brontës—serves to illuminate
much about the lot of all women in the 19th century.

“She remains easily the best writer in what is predominantly a literary family.”
—The New York Times on Elizabeth Longford
Elizabeth Longford has chosen a group of Victorian women who, in their actions or writing,
challenged the repressive rules of established society. They include Charlotte, Emily, and Anne
Brontë, whose cloistered lives were illuminated by the vividness of their creative genius;
Josephine Butler, who brought about the end of the infamous Contagious Diseases Acts; Annie
Besant, who campaigned vigorously for the rights of women subject to unreasonable husbands
or harsh employers; Harriet Beecher Stowe, whose novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin brought the cru-
elties of slavery to the world’s attention; and James Barry, born Margaret Bulkley, medical
reformer and arguably the first British female to qualify as a surgeon. This is a fascinating
account of a crucial period of struggle for women’s rights and of some of the remarkable per-
sonalities who took part. Elizabeth Longford (1906–2002) was also the author of All in the
Family, Jameson’s Raid, The Pebbled Shore, A Pilgrimage of Passion, Points for Parents, Queen
Victoria, and Victoria R. I., for which she won the James Tait Black memorial prize.
History/Social Science • 240 pp • 5 x 8 • 30 B/W Photos
9780750948876 • May • $19.95 (Can $21.95) Paper • The History Press

Faustus
The Life and Times of a Renaissance Legend
Leo Ruickbie
Five hundred years ago the legend was born of a man who sold his soul to the Devil for
power, wealth, and women—the biography of a legend that has inspired genius and still
inspires high art and popular culture alike.
Around the world there are hundreds of nightly performances of Goethe’s Faust as well as
actual attempts at soul-selling on eBay. Faustus has rightly been described as an icon of
modern culture. But in 500 years no one has written his biography—until now. Faustus is
the real story behind the legend. It is the story of a 16th-century scandal, which claimed
mastery of the forbidden magical arts and dared rival all of the miracles attributed to Jesus.
He evoked uproar and was accused of the worst crimes. But Faustus was not a charlatan,
nor was he in league with the devil. To find the real Faustus is to find the real history of
his age, and to take a tour from alchemical labs in princely dungeons to war-torn Italy, Mar-
tin Luther’s Reformation Wittenberg, and the magnificence of Charles V’s court. The life
of the legend becomes as real as any living person. Leo Ruickbie is an historian and soci-
ologist of magic, witchcraft, and Wicca; and the author of Witchcraft Out of the Shadows.
History/Folklore & Mythology • 256 pp • 6 x 9 • 16 B/W Illustrations
9780750950909 • June • $29.95 (Can $32.95) Cloth • The History Press

John Milton
A Biography
Neil Forsyth
A lively new biography of one of the most significant writers, thinkers, and political ac-
tivists of all time.

“Forsyth’s scholarship recreates and redefines the milieu out of which Milton’s works
emerged.” —Milton Quarterly on The Satanic Epic
John Milton (1608–1674) is often regarded as one of England’s greatest poets, second only to
Shakespeare. Best known for his magnum opus Paradise Lost, Milton was also one of history’s
most politically active writers. This extensive look at Milton’s life and ethos addresses the psy-
chological complexities and political tenets of the man who dared to put words in God’s mouth,
and whose life was spared following the restoration of the monarchy due only to his reputation
as a poet. Neil Forsyth is the author of The Satanic Epic, winner of the 2004 James Holly Han-
ford prize from the Milton Society of America, and the coeditor of Milton, Rights and Liberties.
Biography • 256 pp • 5½ x 8½
9780745953106 • May • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Trade Paper • Lion UK
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