Las Vegas Babylon "It's an all-you-can-eat buffet of scandal and A-list embarrassment."—Playgirl

Going, Going, Gone "A must read for all baseball fans! Fran Zimniuch captures the fascinating journey of America's game and history of the baseball trade before free agency and blockbuster deals. He takes a revealing look at some of the games' biggest transactions—the good and the bad, yesterday and today. Going, Going, Gone is a definitive look at the evolution of the trade and provides remarkable insight about our national pastime."—Elissa Walker Campbell, Radio host of the Big E Sports Show on Fox Sports Radio

Sports Illustrated Lacrosse "David Urick, one of the most successful and respected coaches in the game today, has written excellent work on the fundamentals of lacrosse. It will benefit players, coaches, and spectators at all levels."—Don Zimmerman, Head Lacrosse Coach, University of Maryland Baltimore County

Labor of the Heart "Kathleen Whitten writes from her heart and her head, sharing her personal and scientfic expertise with parents planning or pondering adoption. This book is more than a resource; it's a companion."—Robert E. Emery, Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Children, Families, and the Law, University of Virginia

Candy Barr Born Juanita Slusher in Edna, Texas, in 1935, the entertainer who became Candy Barr was perhaps the last great dancer in burlesque, a stripper who insisted on live, improvisational music and who at one time commanded $2,000 a week in 1950s Las Vegas. But as Juanita she had started life as a prematurely well-developed thirteen-year-old runaway victimized by a Dallas ritual known as "the capture" that enslaved her into prostitution, for a time turning over 4,000 tricks a year before she was able to escape. A lover of Mickey Cohen's and friend to Jack Ruby, Barr's tumultuous life included a period of imprisonment on trumped-up drug charges, an appearance in a crude, 20-minute stag film, and unlikely role in the investigation into the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Based on over 100 hours of exclusive interviews with Barr, this book is not just the story of Juanita and Candy, but also paints an unflattering picture of all those who sought to exploit her.

Recipes from Historic Colorado "Colorado has been long known for its scenic mountain beauty, but now, thanks to this wonderful new book, travelers can exlore Colorado's equally exciting culinary adventures. From the world's most famous ski resorts, to quaint Victorian mining towns, from Colorado's hip, young capital city of Denver to the wineries of the Western slope, Colorado's culinary scene is soaring as high as the Rocky Mountains, and this book will let you hit the trail to great dining experiences."—Rich Grant, Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau

Green House The realities of climate change can be overwhelming, but the good news is that-with your help-global warming can be slowed and ultimately stopped. You may already recycle those newspapers and milk cartons, and perhaps you have a compost pile in the backyard. But what about that old inkjet cartridge? Or that scratched CD? Green House: Eco-Friendly Disposal and Recycling at Home is an A to Z guide to disposing and recycling all varieties of common household trash, from broken appliances to spent smoke detectors and cell phones to pet waste. With a sense of humor and an eye towards modern-day practicalities, Norm Crampton discusses the most environmentally-friendly methods of dealing with household waste, and when there are multiple disposal options, he describes the ins and outs of each alternative. Crampton also points out that some trash may be someone else's treasure-some recyclers may pay you for your old cell phone and your cooking grease can become bio-fuel! For homeowners and apartment dwellers alike, Green House is a handy little reference book and the first step towards reducing your ecological footprint.

COMING IN AUGUST 2008

Reinvent Yourself with Color Me Beautiful It wasn't luck that propelled the first Color Me Beautiful guidebook to become a major bestseller, creating a sensation that continues to change lives today. It introduced a whole new way of looking at clothes and makeup. Like the first book more than a decade ago, this updated guide will change your outlook on life. The concepts you'll find here will give you the right tools to make the right choices at home and in the store. If you haven't organized your closet for a while or find yourself unsure about what to buy, this is the book for you. This handy guide provides a springboard to the concepts, colors, and regimens that can make you look your best. Inside, you'll find great new information and perspectives...and a few all-new colors too. The Color Me Beautiful concepts have been refined and developed to give you more flexibility than ever before. The author has blended two all-new color concepts, warm and cool, with our tried-and-true Four Seasons color palettes: Winter, Summer, Autumn, and Spring, to help you better understand and choose the shades for you. Do you color your hair? Well, then we've got you covered. Do you need to update your makeup? This is the place to learn how to do it. Do you need some direction when shopping through all the amazing new colors--and determine whether they are really "new"? We give you ideas on how to wear colors in ways you never have before. You will find our color anlysis life-changing. Learn what generations of women have known about this revolutionary approach to make a change of a lifetime.

Outrageous Texans When scandalous Texas tornado Miss "Texas" Guinan tried to take her burlesque review into Paris--France not Texas--the censors refused her entry into the country. She and her troupe of "30 really ravishing blondes" had performed their show for the entertainment of the passengers and crew of the steamship Paris in exchange for their passage across the Atlantic. The dance that drew the most attention featured the girls dancing nude except for high heels and two large fans, one held behind the back and one held over the front with the occasional fan closing "accidentally." Disappointed but not defeated, Miss Guinan chose to spin the refusal to her advantage. Her sexy revue would have a new name with implications that would ensure its success--she boasted that her show was so titillating that it was named "Too Hot for Paris." That got everyone's attention! Miss Texas Guinan is just one of many larger-than-life personalities profiled in Outrageous Texans: Tales of the Rich and Infamous. From Janis Joplin to Racehorse Haynes and Jane Crawford to Kinky Friedman, Mona D. Sizer brings all of these colorful characters from the Lone Star State to life. Outrageous Texans: Tales of the Rich and Infamous profiles ten larger-than-life personalities who either hailed from the Lone Star State or made their mark there. From Miss "Texas" Guinan's burlesque show that was "too hot for Paris" to Stanley Marsh 3's Cadillac Ranch, Sizer brings all of these colorful characters to life.

COMING IN SEPTEMBER 2008

Billy the Kid "Well-written and well-documented. And, really, who doesn't like to read about Billy the Kid?"—Gazette

Winning Words Arranged in categories from Ability to Zen, this book collects the most inspirational quotes from the world of sports, quotes that can be applied to every day life as much as they can be applied to athletic pursuits. From golfer Babe Zaharias's bold challenge to her competition-"The Babe is here. Who wants to come in second?"-to the classic motivational pronouncements of Vince Lombardi, Winning Words can be a quick reference for a leader in need of inspiration or a meditation for a competitor facing a daunting challenge. Interspersed with sidebar profiles of some of the most legendary figures in sports, nearly 1,000 quotes comprise this stirring collection of wisdom from the annals of sports.

The Sonoran Desert This is the fifth title in our highly-praised Our Wild World Ecosystem series. Once again, author/photographer Wayne Lynch takes readers on a personal journey through a treasured North American ecosystem. Amazing photography, first-person anecdotes, and tons of factual information on the animals, plants, climate and landscape come together to give a complete picture of the ecosystem in action. Subjects cover the wide diversity of living things in this habitat from the giant saguaro cactus and ocotillo to javelinas and dozens of desert birds. And of course rattlesnakes! This gorgeous book is a feast for both the eyes and mind. Once again, author/photographer Wayne Lynch takes readers on a personal journey through a treasured North American ecosystem. Amazing photography, first-person anecdotes, and tons of factual information on the animals, plants, climate and landscape come together to give a complete picture of the ecosystem in action. Subjects cover the wide diversity of living things in this habitat from the giant saguaro cactus and ocotillo to javelinas and dozens of desert birds. And of course rattlesnakes! This gorgeous book is a feast for both the eyes and mind.

COMING IN OCTOBER 2008

Renegade Champion "Those of us who come from older generations cannot but admire what the late Col. Richard Rust achieved in producing, as a true labor of love, such a touching tribute to his mother, and will also be grateful to him for having evoked so many fond old horse show memories."—William Steinkraus, Four-time Olympic-medal winner

Shingles Up to twenty percent of the population is affected at some time in their lives by shingles, officially known as herpes zoster. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chicken pox. It attacks adults who had chickenpox as children but whose immune system has weakened due to increasing age, illness, drugs, radiation therapy, or even physical or emotional stress. For many people shingles is a temporary condition, which starts at a nerve root and moves to the skin, causing a burning pain, rash, and blisters, all subsiding within a few weeks. But almost a third of those 850,000 Americans who suffer from shingles each year are further afflicted with a painful complication called post-herpetic neuralgia, or PHN, which can continue for months of even years. Other potential complications of shingles include inflammation of the eye, which can lead to loss of vision. This book shows the reader how early recognition of shingles, along with the use of the newest antiviral drugs, can hasten recovery from shingles and its complications. Detailing causes, symptoms, treatments, and ways of finding the best care for both shingles and PHN, Shingles also discusses recent developments in preventing shingles through the use of a varicella vaccine.