OUTSTANDING PACKAGED BOOKS FROM ABPA MEMBERS The Story of America Menu for Life Cooking Smart for a Healthy Heart Frank Lloyd Wright, Inside and Out The Elvis ® Treasures Wayfinding: People, Signs, and Architecture Rolling Stones 40 X 20 Food & Wine Magazine's Wine Guide 2003 The Encyclopedia of African History and Culture DK State by State Atlas World at Risk How I Built Rusty Beware! Shape Your Life American Heritage® The Presidents Doga The Producers Science and Its Times Scholastic Book of Lists Hamptons Bohemia Nell Hill's Style at Home The American Film Institute Desk Reference The Little Big Book of Christmas   The Story of America: From Settlement to Superpower Produced by: Agincourt Press With contributions by: Joseph J. Ellis, John W. Dower, Eric Foner, David Levering Lewis, Geoffrey Ward, Robert Dallek, Alice Kessler-Harris, Richard Reeves, and other eminent historians. Published by: DK Publication Date: October 2002 In THE STORY OF AMERICA, historians Allen Weinstein and David Rubel narrate American history as Americans actually lived it. Each of the book's twenty-six chapters presents a particular historical episode, such as the Lewis and Clark expedition or the Cuban Missile Crisis, while exploring the most important themes in U.S. history related to that episode. POINTS OF DISTINCTION: Includes two dozen American Profiles contributed by other leading historians, many of them Pulitzer Prize winners. Thoroughly illustrated in the DK style with nearly one thousand historical images and artifacts. Covers the breadth of American history from Columbus to the September 11 attacks. [Return to top] Menu for Life: African Americans Get Healthy, Eat Well, Lose Weight, and Live Beautifully Produced by: Amaranth Written by: Otelio S. Randall, MD and Donna Randall Published by: Broadway Books/Random House Publication Date: January 2003   Though weight gain knows no ethnicity, the health problems of weight gain hit African Americans harder. By helping people balance energy in and energy out through learning how to eat properly and healthfully while increasing activity, the Randall program utilizes cutting-edge research on obesity to provide an invigorating whole-life weight-loss plan that works! POINTS OF DISTINCTION: Based on cardiologist Otelio Randall, MD's pioneering Obesity Project at Howard University's General Clinic Research Center. Research funded by a National Institutes of Health preventive cardiology academic award. Featured in People Magazine and The New York Times . [Return to top] Cooking Smart for a Healthy Heart Produced by: Beth Allen Associates Photography by: Elizabeth Watt Published by: Reader’s Digest Association Eating healthy has never been so good! Readers Digest brings you this recipe card program, Cooking Smart for a Healthy Heart. It’s an appetizing collection of delicious ways to eat right, complete with hundreds of hints for “slashing the fat” from your favorite dishes, while still keeping in the flavor. POINTS OF DISTINCTION: A continuity card and binder recipe series featuring 144 heart-smart original recipes—all created with your health in mind. 500 taste-tempting photographs and step-by-step shots to guide you through making every dish perfectly, every time. Delivers over 300 Cooking-Smart Health Hints, Cook's Clues, Secrets to Success, and ways to Round Out the Meal from nutritionists, chefs, and other food professional experts. [Return to top] Frank Lloyd Wright, Inside and Out Produced by: Archetype Press Written by: Diane Maddex Published by: Barnes and Noble Publishing Publication Date: Fall 2002 A comprehensive look at both the outside and the inside of one hundred of Frank Lloyd Wright’s best houses and other buildings. Exceptional color photography emphasizes Wright’s design philosophy that how a building works should dictate how it looks inside—and not the other way around. POINTS OF DISTINCTION: Features Wright’s most famous commissions, such as Fallingwater, Taliesin and Taliesin West, and the Guggenheim Museum. Organized to clearly show the evolution of Wright's architecture. Has more than 40,000 copies in print to date. [Return to top] The Elvis® Treasures Produced by: becker&mayer!, Ltd. Written by: Robert Gordon Published by: Villard Books Publication Date: July 2002 Produced under license from Elvis Presley Enterprises, The Elvis® Treasures contains never-before-published removable documents, memorabilia, and an audio CD featuring candid conversations with Elvis. Combined with the evocative text of Robert Gordon, this one-of-a-kind collectors' book is a moving portrait of the legendary performer. [Return to top] Wayfinding: People, Signs, and Architecture Produced by: Focus Strategic Communications Inc. Written by: Paul Arthur and Romedi Passini Published by: Focus Strategic Communications Inc. Publication Date: December 2002 “The statement that ‘no one ever died from getting lost’ is untrue, irrelevant, and wholly unworthy of us.” The classic book WAYFINDING: PEOPLE, SIGNS, AND ARCHITECTURE has been reissued as a special, limited edition to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the original publication by McGraw-Hill and the death in 2001 of co-author Paul Arthur. Arthur coined the terms “signage” and “wayfinding,” the use of pictograms, words, colors, and architecture to help people find their way quickly and easily in the built environment. This book has become a standard on the subject for graphic designers and architects worldwide. POINTS OF DISTINCTION: The seminal work on the subject of “wayfinding.” Attractive hardcover book, 9.25 x 11 inches, 260 pages, with several hundred illustrations. An invaluable resource for architects, graphic designers, planners, teachers, and students. Sales from around the world, including North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Produced and delivered in less than three months, including printing in Asia, as well as setup of marketing and distribution systems. Book launched at a prestigious event at which over 100 industry professionals, educators, and media attended. Ongoing marketing and publicity campaigns worldwide. [Return to top] Rolling Stones 40 X 20 Produced by: Insight Editions Foreword by: Richard Harrington Preface by: Chris Murray Written by: The Photographers Designed by: Palace Press International Design Team Published by: Billboard Books Publication Date: October 2002 Rolling Stones 40 X 20 is a stunning visual essay celebrating the 40-year career of “The World’s Greatest Rock in’ Roll Band” as seen through the eyes of 20 of the world’s best rock n’ roll photographers. Rolling Stones 40 X 20 was packaged and produced by Insight Editions, a division of Palace Press International, the leading manufacturer of high quality art and photography books. POINTS OF DISTINCTION: Includes over 30% unpublished photographs, providing new access to understanding the band’s private and public life as seen through the eyes of their leading photographers. Photographer commentary offers biographical gold; an intimate, historical account of behind the stage action as seen by those who loved to shoot for publicity, unconscious propaganda, friendship and trust. Packaged, designed, produced and delivered in 10 weeks with 30 color and 50 duotone illustrations. [Return to top] Food & Wine Magazine's Wine Guide 2003 Produced by: gonzalez defino Author: Jamal A. Rayyis Foreword by: Lydia Bastianich Published by: American Express Publishing Corporation Publication Date: October 2002 Food & Wine Magazine's authoritative annual Wine Guide is the one source you'll need to select and enjoy the year's best wines at the best prices. New York wine expert Jamal A. Rayyis rates nearly 1,400 of the world's most drinkable wines, with an emphasis on wines with the best quality to price ratio. POINTS OF DISTINCTION: The most comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible annual wine guide on the market. Clear, concise, jargon-free ratings of nearly 1,400 wines from all of the world's major wine-producing regions. A wealth of special features: Bargain Wine Finder, Wine Tasting Glossary, Guide to Grape Varieties, Vintage Chart, How to Handle a Wine List, Food & Wine Pairing Chart [Return to top] The Encyclopedia of African History and Culture Produced by: The Learning Source, LTD Author: Willie F. Page, Ph.D. Published by: Facts On File, Inc Publication Date: 2001 This comprehensive set covers African history from ancient times to 1850 as never before. In three volumes, each devoted to a major period in the continent's development, the encyclopedia spans the immense scope of African history, geography, art, cultures, peoples, personalities, and even its wildlife. This attractive and readable encyclopedia is a source of authoritative information as well as an entertaining and illuminating guide to the world's most diverse continent. POINTS OF DISTINCTION: "...impressive, scholarly set...This is an outstanding purchase for libraries because it be used for so many different applications...You will find the answers to questions that you didn't even know you had in this amazing set! Highly Recommended." —Book Report “...a useful historical perspective...fills a gap in the reference collection and is recommended for high-school, public, and academic libraries..." —Booklist "A well-researched resource that will enhance and support the study of this vast continent. This wide-ranging, useful set…will serve both teachers and students as they begin their investigations of African history." —School Library Journal [Return to top] DK State-by-State Atlas: A kid's guide to the people and places of America Produced by: Media Projects, Inc. Written by: Justine Ciovacco, Kathleen A. Feeley, and Kristen Behrens Published by: DK Publishing Publication Date: April 2003 The DK STATE-BY-STATE ATLAS for kids makes learning about the states of our union easy and fun. America's diverse climate, topography, economy, and culture is revealed in hundreds of full-color pictures and detailed maps. POINTS OF DISTINCTION: More than an atlas, DK STATE-BY-STATE ATLAS tells young geographers who, what, when, where, and why. Over 60 easy-to-read maps and 750 full-color pictures. Book club sale of 90,000 copies. [Return to top] World at Risk Produced by: The Moschovitis Group Published by: CQ Press Publication Date: Spring 2002 Recognized for its outstanding analysis of global issues with a Choice Outstanding Academic Title award, World at Risk offers convenient, comprehensive, and systematic examinations of the world’s pressing issues. Organized in A to Z format, articles range from economic, social, and political issues to environment and security issues and include such topics as AIDS, arms control, education and literacy, genocide, global warming, terrorism, and world trade. Articles are written by expert academics, policy practitioners, and journalists. POINTS OF DISTINCTION: Award: Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2002 “…this work is characterized by analytical excellence. Recommended for all reference collections." –Choice, December 2002 [Return to top] How I Built Rusty (and You Can, Too!) Produced by: Oomf, Inc. Created by: Phillip Fickling Written by: Mark Shulman Published by: Scholastic Publication Date: November 2002 Oomf, Inc. launches its unique "Read and Build" format. In "HOW I BUILT RUSTY," the main character -- and the reader-- build a loveable dog named Rusty from a lunchbox, an old radio, a soup can and more that you find along the way. At the end, Rusty springs to life, ready to be a friend. POINTS OF DISTINCTION: Innovative format puts 3-D parts into the story -- the reader and the character discover them at the same time. Each 3-D part is die-cut, pre-scored, and easy to assemble straight from the book: actual Rusty stands 10 inches high. Crisp, stylish illustration, humorous verse and clever design make Rusty fun to read, over and over again. [Return to top] Beware! Produced by: Parachute Press Written by: R.L. Stine Published by: HarperCollins Publication Date: August 2002 BEWARE! is an anthology of R.L. Stine’s favorite scary stories with something for everyone in this collection of short stories, tales old and new, comics and poems. POINTS OF DISTINCTION: BEWARE! includes stories by Ray Bradbury, Roald Dahl, Shel Silverstein, Jack Prelutsky, Patricia McKissack, Alvin Schwartz and others, plus two brand new stories by R.L. Stine. Stories in BEWARE! are complemented with illustrations by outstanding artists including: Leo and Diane Dillon, Brian Pinkney, Jack Davis, Quentin Blake, Charles Burns, Gahan Wilson and many more. [Return to top] Shape Magazine's Shape Your Life Produced by: The Philip Lief Group, Inc. Written by: Barbara Harris, Editor-in-Chief, Shape Magazine; with Angela Hynes Published by: Hay House, Inc. Publication Date: January 2003 SHAPE YOUR LIFE pinpoints the seven elements that Shape magazine considers the benchmarks of total fitness—Workouts, Diet, Spirituality, Rest, Emotions, Body Image, and Work—and provides custom designed, 4-week plans so all women can makeover their lives to live their best. POINTS OF DISTINCTION: With over 6 million readers each issue, Shape is the #1 magazine for today's health conscious women; this is the first book branded by this 21-year old periodical. The book is printed in full color and is profusely illustrated with over 250 photographs and line drawings Author and Shape editor-in-chief Barbara Harris is a widely recognized fitness expert and has appeared on Oprah, the Today Show, CNN, Access Hollywood and Entertainment Tonight. [Return to top] American Heritage® The Presidents Produced by: Byron Preiss Visual Publications, Inc. Written by: Michael Beschloss Published by:Crown Publication Date: 2003 American Heritage® The Presidents is a richly illustrated edition, with America's preeminent presidential historian, Michael Beschloss as general editor. This book offers fresh and penetrating portraits of all the presidencies, as rendered by some of America's most distinguished scholars, including a look at the George W. Bush administration. [Return to top] Doga: Yoga for Dogs Produced by: Quirk Packaging Written by: Jennifer Brilliant and William Berloni, animal consultant Published by: Chronicle Books Publication Date: September 2003 You probably know that some of yoga's best-known positions, or asanas, were inspired by the movements of dogs: the stretches known as Downward Dog and Upward Dog. What most people do not know is that dogs have always been natural yogis, and their tranquility of mind, ability to be in the moment, and happy outlook are frequently the result of their long and devoted practice of doga. Many of the movements and positions that dogs do as part of doga can inspire and assist humans in their own yoga practice. Now, with the help from a human interpreter, dogs Benny, Buster, Cricket, Pi, Harlem, and Kessie reveal the secrets of doga. POINTS OF DISTINCTION: 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" paperback. Each pose is accompanied by text by Jennifer Brilliant, who has taught yoga for 15 years. Also includes tips on practicing with your own dogi. [Return to top] The Producers: The Book, Lyrics, and Story behind the Biggest Hit in Broadway History! Produced by: Roundtable Press, Inc. Written by: Mel Brooks and Tom Meehan Published by: Talk Miramax Books Publication Date: 2001 By (book) producers, about (Broadway) producers: A 224-page, four-color celebration of the mega-hit musical THE PRODUCERS. Mel Brooks and writing partner Tom Meehan’s account of the show’s road to Broadway includes the complete book and score, annotated with Mel’s hilarious explanations of the origins of various scenes, lines, and lyrics. POINTS OF DISTINCTION: Produced and manufactured in less than five months—from initial conversation with the publisher to the day finished books hit the shelves in time for the 2001 holiday shopping season. Includes more than 200 full-color photographs and illustrations. [Return to top] Science and Its Times: Understanding the Social Significance of Scientific Discovery Produced by: Schlager Group, Inc. Edited by: Neil Schlager Published by: Gale Group Publication Date: 2000-2001 This 7-volume, 3,700-page work covers the history of science from the ancient world to the present. Using a cross-disciplinary approach, it relates scientists and their advances to the social, political, and economic environments in which those advances occurred. POINTS OF DISTINCTION: RUSA Outstanding Reference Source, American Library Association, 2001. Reference Books Bulletin/Booklist Editors' Choice Best Reference, 2001. Named one of "Twenty Best Bets for Student Researchers" by Booklist (1 Sept. 2001). [Return to top] Scholastic Book of Lists Produced by: The Shoreline Publishing Group LLC Written by: James Buckley, Jr. and Robert Stremme Published by: Scholastic Reference Publication Date: Summer 2003 More than 300 pages of facts, information, trivia, and fun! In more than 250 lists covering everything from U.S. Presidents to Most Popular Dog Breeds to Gross Stuff People Really Eat, this book is a fun and colorful way for kids to find out just about anything they might want to know. Written by popular children's nonfiction author James Buckley, Jr., and veteran educator Robert Stremme, the Scholastic Book of Lists will be a big hit with parents and teachers, too. POINTS OF DISTINCTION: Available through trade and all of Scholastic's book fairs and clubs Updated through mid-2003 to include latest sports champions Handy format makes it perfect for backpacks! [Return to top] Hamptons Bohemia Produced by: Sideshow Media Written by: Helen A. Harrison and Constance Ayers Denne foreword by: Edward Albee Published by: Chronicle Books Publication Date: June 2002   "...an engaging, and wonderfully illustrated narrative of 'artists and writers on the beach'..."--The Wall Street Journal "...a colorful ode to the Hamptons' often overlooked cultural legacy."--The New Yorker POINTS OF DISTINCTION: Features previously unpublished and rarely seen photographs of artists and writers such as William Merritt Chase, Childe Hassam, Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, Willem de Kooning, Roy Lichtenstein, Jasper Johns, Eric Fischl; James Fenimore Cooper, Herman Melville, Ring Lardner, A.J. Liebling, Jean Stafford, Peter Matthiessen, Joseph Heller, James Jones, Truman Capote, Betty Friedan, E.L. Doctorow, Kurt Vonnegut, and many others. Includes an insightful, intimate foreword by Pulitzer-prizewinning playwright Edward Albee [Return to top] Nell Hill's Style at Home Produced by: Smallwood and Stewart Written by: Mary Carol Garrity Published by: Andrews McMeel Publishing Publication Date: October 2001 Mary Carol Garrity is the owner of Nell Hill's, a home furnishings store in Atchison, Kansas, which has drawn customers to her small town for years. For her first book, Smallwood & Stewart captured the essence of her inventive and appealing look, combining original photography with accessible decorating ideas and practical advice. The result is the best-selling Nell Hill's STYLE AT HOME, which has won Mary Carol a nationwide audience and led a multi-volume Nell Hill publishing program. POINTS OF DISTINCTION: Now in its fourth printing, over 80,000 copies in print. Main selection of the Country Homes & Garden Book Club. One of Andrews & McMeel's ten bestselling titles. [Return to top] The American Film Institute Desk Reference: The Complete Guide to Everything You Need to Know about the Movies Produced by: The Stonesong Press Written by: Melinda Corey and George Ochoa with an introduction by Clint Eastwood Published by: DK Publication Date: October 2002 Providing detailed information on the world of film, its history and its personalities, this single volume is loaded with enough facts and trivia to satisfy anyone interested in movies whether they're an aspiring filmmaker, a Hollywood insider, or a regular at the local multiplex. It's the most comprehensive reference book on the world of film ever published. POINTS OF DISTINCTION: Original essays by Martin Scorsese, Janet Leigh, Jack Valenti, and Angela Lansbury. Backed by the American Film Institute, the nation's preeminent organization dedicated to advancing and preserving the art of the moving image. Includes fascinating film history, the lifecycle of a movie, bios of the major players, film term definitions, important phone numbers, Academy Award-winning films, plus hundreds of photos, quotes, factoids, and sidebars. [Return to top] The Little Big Book of Christmas Produced by: Welcome Enterprises, Inc. Edited by: Lena Tabori Published by: William Morrow and Company, Inc. Publication Date: October 1999 At 352 pages, this "Little Big Book" packs in a little bit of everything needed to celebrate a joyous, old-fashioned Christmas with family and friends. There are stories and poems to read aloud, favorite carols to sing, and delicious recipes to make—all illustrated with charming vintage illustrations in full color. POINTS OF DISTINCTION: 120,000 copies in print. The first in a successful series of "LITTLE BIG BOOKS." The series now includes 12 titles with 750,000 total copies in print. [Return to top]

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