BOOKS The Greatest Gift

Winter Catalog
2009 - 2010
Available only from the independent
bookstores of Mountains & Plains
Independent Booksellers Association.

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eat. sleep. read. shop local.

In these days of national chains that repeat themselves on every corner, the Mountains & Plains
Independent Booksellers Association invites you to shop with one of our 200 independent, locally-owned
bookstores. When you shop at an independently-owned business, your entire community benefits:
the economy
• Spend $100 with a local independent store and $68 of that stays in your community.
• Spend the same $100 at a national chain, and your community only sees $43.
• Local businesses create higher-paying jobs.
• More of your tax dollars are reinvested in your community –– where they belong.
the environment
• Buying local means less packaging, less transportation, and a smaller carbon footprint.
• Shopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance, and
more money to beautify your community.
the community
• Local retailers are your friends and neighbors –– support them and they’ll support you.
• Local businesses donate to charities at more than twice the rate of national chains. THE BIG BURN: Teddy Roosevelt
• More independents means more choice, more diversity, and a truly unique community. and the Fire That Saved America by
Timothy Egan. The National Book Award-
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on the cover: Guardians of Being

This wonderfully unique collaboration brings together two masters of their fields,
joining original words of wisdom by Eckhart Tolle with delightful illustrations by
Patrick McDonnell. Inhabited by beloved MUTTS characters, every heartwarming
page provokes thought, insight, and smiling reverence for each moment.
Sure to be a classic, this
charming book will inspire
readers everywhere to
recognize the lessons of the
present moment, as embodied
by the dogs and cats who VOICES OF THE AMERICAN WEST
by Corinne Platt and Meredith Ogilby;
share our world. foreword by William Kittredge. This doc-
New World Library umentary-style collection of photographs
and narratives profiles a wide range of
Hardcover $18.00 prominent figures, including Terry Tempest
Words © 2009 Eckhart Tolle, Williams and Stewart Udall, as they engage
Eckhart Teachings, Inc. in candid discussions about the region and
All rights reserved. its identity.
Cover art and other art throughout Fulcrum Publishing
the Catalog used with permission: …Hardcover $29.95
MUTTS cartoons © 2009
Patrick McDonnell.
All rights reserved.

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memorable lives favorites

The books below were selected

by our independent bookseller
TRUE COMPASS: members as some of their very
A Memoir favorites, the ones that they love
by Edward M. Kennedy. to recommend to their customers.
Written with warmth, wit,
and grace, this landmark
book, an inspiring legacy to
readers and to history, tells
the Senator’s personal story
–– of his legendary family,
politics, and 50 years at the
center of national events.
Grand Central
Publishing …
Hardcover $35.00
TONY HILLERMAN’S LANDSCAPE: On
the Road with Chee and Leaphorn by Anne
Hillerman. This tribute from a loving daughter
showcases the hauntingly beautiful landscape HOW THE DEAD DREAM:
that captured one man’s imagination. Featuring A Novel by Lydia Millet.
an original essay by Tony Hillerman and over 150 Fiction: Houghton Mifflin
evocative photographs. Harcourt/Mariner Books …
Paperback $13.95
SELDOM SEEN: Harper … Hardcover $28.99
A Journey into
the Great Plains
by Patrick Dobson.
This is a chronicle of the
seldom-seen people of the
small towns and far-flung
outposts whose lives reflect
the hope and desperation,
richness and simplicity of
the heartland of America.
University
of Nebraska Press …
Hardcover $29.95
THE HEARTS OF HORSES
by Molly Gloss.
Fiction: Houghton Mifflin
Harcourt/Mariner Books …
Paperback $13.95

THE WOLF AT TWILIGHT: An

COWBOY & WILLS: Indian Elder’s Journey through a
A Love Story Land of Ghosts and Shadows by Kent
by Monica Holloway. Nerburn. A note left on a car windshield
This moving memoir and the death of an old dog lead the
about the challenges of author of the bestselling NEITHER WOLF
raising an autistic child is NOR DOG back to the Lakota reservation
also a one-of-a-kind love to continue his spirtual journey.
story between a boy and New World Library
the rambunctious golden
retriever puppy who
… Paperback $14.95
changed his life.
Simon Spotlight
Entertainment … THE ELEVENTH MAN
Hardcover $24.00 by Ivan Doig.
Fiction: Houghton Mifflin
Harcourt/Mariner Books …
Paperback $14.95

THE GIFT OF
AN ORDINARY DAY:
A Mother’s Memoir
by Katrina Kenison.
Through her own story of
midlife upheaval, the author
of the beloved MITTEN
STRINGS FOR GOD encour-
ages mothers to treasure
the wonder of ordinary days
with their families.
Grand Central Publishing
…Hardcover $23.99
FINDING BEAUTY IN A BROKEN
WORLD by Terry Tempest Williams. From
the celebrated author, a singular medita-
tion on how the natural and human
LA RANFLA: & Other
worlds connect in both ugliness and beau- New Mexico Stories
ty, and combine to produce both tumult by Martha Egan.
and peace. Fiction/The West: Papalote
Vintage Books … Paperback $16.00 Press … Hardcover $24.95

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NINE DRAGONS THE LAST SONG by Nicholas

by Michael Connelly. Sparks. Soon to be a major motion
Is a viscious Hong Cong triad behind picture with Miley Cyrus! In the tra-
a homicide in L.A. and the disappear- dition of his beloved bestseller, A
ance of Bosch’s daughter? With the WALK TO REMEMBER, this compel-
stakes so high, Bosch is up against ling family drama centers around
the clock in a city where nothing is a rebellious teenage girl’s romantic
as it seems. awakening.
Little, Brown and Company Grand Central Publishing …
… Hardcover $27.99 Hardcover $24.99

I, ALEX CROSS
by James Patterson.
From the master of suspense,
astonishing plot twists and electrify-
ing revelations lead Alex Cross to
Washington, D.C. in the hunt for the
psychopath who brutally murdered
his niece.
Little, Brown and Company
… Hardcover $27.99

TRUE BLUE
by David Baldacci, The New York
Times bestselling author of STONE
COLD. Mason “Mace” Perry was a
firebrand cop on the D.C. police
force, until she was kidnapped,
framed for a crime she didn’t com- A SEPARATE COUNTRY by
mit, and sent to prison. Now she’s Robert Hicks. The author of The New
out and looking for revenge. York Times bestseller THE WIDOW OF
Grand Central Publishing THE SOUTH returns to the post-Civil
…Hardcover $27.99 War South in a new novel based on
the remarkable life of Confederate
General John Bell Hood.
ACROSS THE Grand Central Publishing …
ENDLESS RIVER Hardcover $25.99
by Thad Carhart.
From the acclaimed bestselling
author, an historical novel about
Jean-Baptiste Charbonneau (the
son of Sacagawea and Toussaint
Charbonneau, the guides and trans-
lators of the Lewis and Clark expedi-
tion) and his intriguing sojourn as a
young man in 1820s Paris.
Doubleday …
Hardcover $26.95

DRAGON HOUSE
by John Shors.
From the “master storyteller” (Amy Tan)
and author of BENEATH A MARBLE
SKY and BESIDE A BURNING SEA,
comes an unforgettable new novel
of redemption set in modern-day
Vietnam.
New American Library SPOON: A Novel by Robert Greer.
… Paperback $15.00 Spoon, a half-black, half-Indian con-
temporary cowboy with a checkered
past, finds work on the Darley’s
struggling Montana ranch and takes
on the task of rescuing the Darleys
and guiding the family’s teenage son
on his path to manhood.
HALF BROKE HORSES: Fulcrum Publishing …
A True-Life Novel Hardcover $24.95
by Jeannette Walls. The author of
THE GLASS CASTLE tells the story
of her no-nonsense, resourceful
grandmother: a teacher, rancher,
horse breaker, pilot, and bootleg- TWISTED TREE by Kent Meyers. This beautiful and unsettling small master-
ger who survived a hardscrabble piece from the author of THE WORK OF WOLVES examines the astonishingly
life with style. violent and tender ways the residents of a small South Dakota town are affected
Scribner … by a young girl’s murder.
Hardcover $26.00 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt … Hardcover $24.00

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children’s books
PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS
The Starcatcher Series CREEP!
CRAWL!
Paperback Boxed Set
PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS
PETER AND THE SHADOW OF THIEVES
PETER AND THE SECRET OF RUNDOON
by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson; illustrated by
Greg Call. The first three books in this enchanting
series based on the forever-young boy from J.M.
Barrie’s classic novel, PETER PAN.

FLUTTER!
Disney Book Group … Boxed Set $24.99

FLY!

The latest in the series! WIGGLE!

MARCH!
PETER AND THE SWORD OF MERCY
Peter and the Lost Boys must save the heir to England’s
throne from the evil clutches of the shadow creatures
who seek the cache of celestial “starstuff” buried with by Amy Pixton and
the Crown Jewels. And the powerful Sword of Mercy Kaaren Pixton; illus-
is the key ... trated by Kaaren
Pixton. This is some-
Disney Book Group …Hardcover $18.99 thing that babies can
really sink their teeth
into! Books just for babies –– completely indestruc-
tible, completely safe, completely washable, chew-proof,
drool-proof, rip-proof, even pee-proof –– that will stand
up even to a teething toddler. There are no words,
FU FINDS THE WAY making each perfect for parents and babies to look at
written and illustrated by John Rocco. Lush together, with mom or dad telling the story.
and painterly illustrations bring to life this Indestructible TyBook $4.95 each
original fantasy, meshed with an ancient par-
able, about young Chinese warriors and the
importance of focus, all inspired by a Chinese
tea ceremony.
Disney Book Group … SWING!
Hardcover $16.99

GALLOP!
DISNEY CHRISTMAS
STORYBOOK COLLECTION
From classic characters such as Mickey Mouse
and Pinocchio to new favorites like WALL•E
and Nemo, this collection of more than 20
stories is filled with over 250 beautiful illus-
trations by the Disney Storybook artists.
Disney Book Group …
Hardcover $15.99

and now
WADDLE!

by Rufus Butler Seder. Utilizing unique, innovative

Scanimation® technology, each page in these three
delightful children’s books is a joyous, mesmerizing,
and utterly compelling marvel that kids of all ages will
find irresistible!
“More than just original –– it is impossibly cool.”
–The Miami Herald
“Your kids will elbow you out of the way.”
PERCY JACKSON –The Washington Post
AND THE OLYMPIANS Hardcover $12.95 each
Hardcover Boxed Set
THE LIGHTNING THIEF; THE SEA OF MONSTERS;
THE TITAN’S CURSE; THE BATTLE OF THE LABYRINTH; Workman
and THE LAST OLYMPIAN by Rick Riordan. The wit,
rousing swordplay, and breakneck pace will keep kids hooked!
Publishing
Disney Book Group … Hardcover Boxed Set $89.99 Company

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RIBBON
BOOKS
ANIMAL
AIRWAYS
by Andrea Petrlik
and Sally Hopgood
MILLIE THE
MILLIPEDE
illustrated by
Rebecca Elliott

SAMMY SKIPPYJON JONES LOST IN SPICE Book

THE SNAKE & CD by Judy Schachner. Buckle up, amigos –– The
illustrated by New York Times bestselling kitty boy blasts off to
Rebecca Elliott Mars in this hilarious new adventure. Packed with
THE YELLOW wordplay and Spanish phrases, this rollicking romp FIRE:
is simply out of this world. The Prequel to GRACELING
SCHOOL BUS
by Andrea Petrlik Penguin Young Readers Group … by Kristin Cashore. Fire is the last
and Jeane Cabral Hardcover $17.99 of her kind, a girl whose beauty is
irresistible and who can control the
Whimsical, rhyming, minds of those around her, but she
and repetitive text will need to call on all her powers
makes learning about when thieves, spies and finally, war,
counting, colors, and come to the Dells. Ages 14 and up.
shapes fun. Bright Penguin Young Readers Group
characters pop out
on a flexible ribbon … Hardcover $17.99
to highlight each
new concept.
Ages 3 and up.
Hardcover
$12.95 each

TEN LITTLE OTIS written and illustrated by Loren Long. A charm-

ingly illustrated story about Otis, the special tractor,
COUNTING BOOKS who loves his farmer and loves his work. And he loves
the little calf in the next stall who he lulls to sleep with
the purr of his motor. But when the chips are down,
TEN gentle Otis is the only one who can save the day.
LITTLE
BEARS Penguin Young Readers Group …
illustrated Hardcover $17.99
by Alison
Atkins
RETURN TO THE HUNDRED ACRE WOOD
TEN SIX TAILS by Pat Postek; illus- by David Benedictus; illustrated by Mark Burgess
LITTLE trated by Sarah Tommer. Five stars (in the style of A.A. Milne and Ernest H. Shepard).
FAIRIES and two paws up for these six dog 80 years ago Christopher Robin said good-bye to
illustrated “tails,” heartwarming stories and life Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the Hundred
by Sanja lessons told by six loveable canines. Acre Wood. Now they are all back in this delightful
Rescek A portion of the proceeds from the sequel to THE HOUSE AT POOH CORNER.
sale of this book are donated to Penguin Young Readers Group
TEN LITTLE Autism Speaks.
… Hardcover $19.99
MERMAIDS Word Keepers/Imagine Books
illustrated by …Hardcover $16.95
Jacqueline East
TEN LITTLE
RACING CARS
illustrated by
Charles E. Reasoner
Lively illustrations,
rhyming tales, 3-D
characters, and fun
pop-ups encourage
youngsters to learn
to count to ten.
Ages 3 and up.
Hardcover
$14.95 each

School MILLION-DOLLAR THROW by Mike Lupica. “Brady” Brodie is the biggest Tom Brady
Specialty football fan and this has earned him a chance to throw a pass that can win him a million dollars.
Will worries about his family and best friend Abby affect his golden throwing arm?
Publishing Penguin Young Readers Group … Hardcover $17.99

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children’s books
ALL THE WORLD
by Liz Garton Scanlon, illustrated by
Marla Frazee. This simple yet profound
picture book follows a circle of family
and friends through the course of one
day, affirming the importance of all
things great and small.
Beach Lane Books …
Hardcover $17.99

DINOSAUR PARK
illustrated by Steve Weston. Young children will have
hours of interactive play with these four pop-up spreads
A CHRISTMAS CAROL and nine press-out dinosaur pieces that will lead them on
by Charles Dickens; illustrated by Brett Helquist. exciting and educational adventures. Includes field guide
A lavish picture book edition of Dickens’ to track footprints that appear across every scene.
beloved classic with luminous artwork by Brett Hardcover $17.99
Helquist. A joyous gift for one and all!
HarperCollins Children’s Books …
Hardcover $17.99

THE CHRISTMAS MAGIC

by Lauren Thompson; pictures by Jon
J Muth. From a Caldecott Honor art-
ist and a bestselling author, a warm
and enchanting book that will touch
the heart of the very youngest child
and create an uplifting and beautiful
Christmas experience.
Scholastic Press …
Hardcover $16.99
LOST WORLDS
written and illustrated by John Howe; foreword by Sir Ian
McKellen. From Mohenjo-Daro to Atlantis and Camelot,
this visually stunning book from the concept artists for
“The Lord of the Rings” film trilogy takes readers on
an historical, archaeological, and mythological journey
through lost worlds.
Hardcover $22.99

WHAT’S COMING
FOR CHRISTMAS?
by Kate Banks; illustrated by Georg
Hallensleben. With lush illustrations as
comforting as a Yuletide fire, this tender
Christmas lullaby about cherished tradi-
tions and welcome surprises is sure to
become an annual favorite.
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Books for Young Readers …
Hardcover $15.99

THE SILVER SPOON FOR CHILDREN:

Favourite Italian Recipes by Amanda
Grant; illustrated by Harriet Russell. Delicious,
authentic, yet simple recipes rewritten for
children from THE SILVER SPOON, the best-
selling classic of Italian cooking. Adapted and
tested by an expert in children’s nutrition.
Phaidon Press … Hardcover $19.95
VERSUS: WARRIORS
illustrated by Steve Stone. Computer gaming enthusiasts
aged 9-12 use data files that compare weaponry, armor,
and tactics plus eye-catching background arenas as they
engage ten of history’s fiercest warriors in deadly battle.
Hardcover $19.99

Kingfisher
Books

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CENTURY #1: Ring of Fire VIOLA IN REEL LIFE by Adriana

by Pierdomenico Baccalario; trans-
lated by Leah D. Janeczko. Every
hundred years, four extraordinary
kids from four corners of the world
must come together and solve a
mystery to save civilization. In this
first volume in the Century quartet,
the setting is the dusty libraries
and dark catacombs of Rome.
Random House Books
for Young Readers …
Hardcover $16.99
Trigiani. From the author of The New
York Times bestselling adult novel
VERY VALENTINE comes this first book
in a fresh new teen series, about
a group of boarding school friends
navigating the ups and downs of living
together, falling in love, and following
their dreams.
HarperTeen …
Hardcover $16.99

THE MAZE RUNNER by James

Dashner. When Thomas awakens
trapped in the Glade, his memory Female Force: BESTSELLERS
has been erased –– he remembers STEPHENIE MEYER by Ryan
only his name. But a cryptic mes- Burton; illustrated by Matt Flyer. Just
sage from the outside world could in time for the theatrical release of
help Thomas to unlock the dark THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON,
secrets buried within his mind and the story of today’s hottest author
find his way to freedom. who is responsible for ushering in a
new vampire-centric fan base.
Delacorte Books
for Young Readers … Bluewater Productions
Hardcover $16.99 …Paperback $6.99

109 FORGOTTEN AMERICAN HEROES: VIOLET WINGS by Victoria Hanley. What

And Nine or So Villains by Chris Ying and happens when a fairy crosses the forbidden
Brian McMullen. This irreverent history book and divide into Earth? 12-year-old Zaria must use
story book in one takes a unique look at war heroes, all of her extraordinary gifts when she sneaks
SHIVER by Maggie Stiefvater. Grace is politicians, even pets and inanimate objects that through a secret doorway into the human
obsessed with the wolves in the woods behind have played a role in who we are as a nation. world and brings danger to all of Feyland.
her house. One yellow-eyed wolf is a chilling
presence she can’t seem to live without. Then DK Publishing … Hardcover $19.99 Egmont USA … Hardcover $15.99
she meets Sam, the yellow-eyed boy whose
familiarity takes her breath away. What must
they risk to be together?
Scholastic Press …
Hardcover $17.99

FOR A GIRL BECOMING by Joy Harjo; illustrated by Mercedes

McDonald. Rich, symbolic artwork and a unique, poetic tale cele-
brate the transformative moments, the joys and lessons, of a young
girl’s journey through birth, youth, and finally adulthood.
The University of Arizona Press … Hardcover $17.95

ROSETTA STONES by Catherine Parra Dix. Set in the haunt-

ingly beautiful New Mexico landscape, this tantalizing mystery is
“... a beautifully written and wonderfully imagined contemporary
coming-of-age story.” –Tony Hillerman
Central Ave. Press … Paperback $14.95

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AD HOC AT HOME by Thomas Keller.
From the restauranteur and chef who revo-
lutionized American haute cuisine, more than
200 recipes for the family-style meals and
comfort foods closest to his heart––flaky bis-
cuits, chicken pot pies, clam bakes, and cherry
pies so delicious and redolent of childhood
that they give Proust’s madeleines a run for
their money.
Artisan … Hardcover $50.00
THE DELUXE FOOD LOVER’S
COMPANION by Sharon Tyler Herbst
and Ron Herbst. Not a cookbook,
this unique encyclopedic reference is
designed for the home chef and dis-
cerning gourmet who is intrigued by
the finer points of food and fine dining.
6,700 entries.
Barron’s Educational Series …
Hardcover $29.995
EARTH TO TABLE: Seasonal
Recipes from an Organic Farm
by Jeff Crump and Bettina Schormann.
An extraordinary collection of reflections,
gorgeous photographs, and recipes that
bring to life a year’s relationship between
a restaurant and a local organic farm.
Ecco … Hardcover $34.99
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cooking eat. sleep. read.
THE 2010 EAT. SLEEP. READ.
CALENDAR. Challenging and
entertaining daily book trivia provid-
ed by independent booksellers from
SO EASY: Luscious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of across the country. The perfect gift
for book lovers!
the Week by Ellie Krieger. From the host of the Food Network’s
“Healthy Appetite,” comes a gorgeous cookbook which reflects Workman Publishing …
an innovative sensibility for creating light and healthy dishes that Calendar $12.95
are a pleasure to prepare for even the busiest cook.
John Wiley & Sons … Hardcover $29.95
MY BREAD:
The Revolutionary
No-Work, No-Knead
Method
by Jim Lahey with Rick Flaste.
It takes only a pot to cre-
ate “the best no-work bread
you have ever made” (Mark
Bittman). Inventive recipes
for classic breads, with step-
by-step instructions and full
color photographs.
W. W. Norton …
Hardcover $29.95
The Silver Spoon: PASTA. 350 easy-to-make pasta recipes
from the team behind the hugely successful THE SILVER SPOON.
PASTA is sure to become the ultimate reference and cookbook
on the art of preparing Italian pasta.
Phaidon Press … Hardcover $39.95
LOVE SOUP: 160 All-New Recipes from
the Author of THE VEGETARIAN EPICURE
by Anna Thomas. Delicious recipes for vegetarian soups from
the author of “the most influential cookbooks in the history of
modern vegetarian cuisine.” –Chicago Sun-Times
W. W. Norton … Paperback $22.95
JAMIE’S FOOD
REVOLUTION:
Rediscover How to
Cook Simple, Delicious,
THE PIONEER WOMAN Affordable Meals
COOKS: Recipes from an by Jamie Oliver.
Accidental Country Girl Stuffed with plenty of mouth-
by Ree Drummond. Based on watering recipes, this entirely
the author’s award-winning new kind of cookbook urges
blog, this book uses recipes, readers to learn easy, healthy
step-by-step photographs, and recipes and pass them on to
hilarious anecdotes to chroni- friends and loved ones.
cle her transition from city life
to ranch wife. Hyperion …
Hardcover $35.00
William Morrow
Cookbooks …
Hardcover $27.50
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STATE BY STATE: A Panoramic

Portrait of America edited by Matt
Weiland and Sean Wilsey. Inspired by the
classic WPA State Guides of the 1930s,
this modern collection features original,
thought-provoking, and revealing por-
BEYOND THE traits of each of the 50 states by 50 lead-
HOMESTRETCH: ing novelists and journalists.
What I’ve Learned Ecco … Paperback $16.99
from Saving Racehorses
by Lynn Reardon.
This vivid look at one wom-
an’s transformational journey
depicts the insights horses and
other animals can offer when
we reevaluate our relationship
with them.
New World Library …
Hardcover $23.95
STONES INTO SCHOOLS:
Promoting Peace with Books,
Not Bombs, in Afghanistan
and Pakistan by Greg Mortenson
DOGTOWN: Tales and Mike Bryan. From the author
of Rescue, Rehabilitation, of the bestselling THREE CUPS OF
and Redemption TEA, the continuing story of this
by Stefan Bechtel. determined humanitarian’s efforts to
This moving, winning compan- promote peace through education.
ion to “DogTown,” the National Viking/Penguin Group
Geographic Channel’s new hit
show, portrays the powerful … Hardcover $25.95
bonds between dogs and their
caretakers at the Best Friends
Animal Society in Kanab, Utah.
National Geographic
Books …
Hardcover $26.00

RED DOG RISING

by Jeff Schettler.
This story is, in many ways, the
typical tale of a boy and his
dog; but these two, a police-
man and his K-9 bloodhound
Ronin, worked together in
California for over a decade as
manhunters.
Alpine Publications …
Paperback $12.95
RIDING THE EDGE OF AN ERA:
Growing Up Cowboy on the
Outlaw Trail by Diana Allen Kouris
and STAKING HER CLAIM:
Women Homesteading the West
by Marcia Meredith Hensley.
High Plains Press …
Paperback $17.95; $19.95
Hardcover $35.00
I AM AMERICA (and So Can
You!) by Stephen Colbert. This hilar-
ious book sold so many copies in
pricey hardcover that it’s sure to tri-
ple in paperback (history shows that
in a bad economy people only have
money for soup and this book).
Grand Central Publishing
…Paperback $15.99

FIVE QUESTIONS THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING: Life Lessons

at Work by John J. Scherer. “Everyone gets the experience. Some get the
lesson.” T.S. Eliot’s quote captures the essence of this book that asks you
to see your entire life––relationships, work, recreation, and devotional
practice––as grist for your learning mill.
Word Keepers/Bibliocast…Paperback $19.95

THE CODE OF AUTHENTIC LIVING: Cellular Wisdom by Joan

C. King. The author reveals how fundamental truths for living an authentic,
fulfilling life are coded in the elegantly complex dance of chemical and
energetic interactions within and between our cells.
Word Keepers/Bibliocast …Paperback $20.00

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 booksellers
11 travel & leisure favorites

SECRETS OF THE
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