Books: The Greatest Gift Winter 2009 Catalog

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. • More independents means more choice, more diversity, and a truly unique community. For more information and to find an MPIBA member store near you in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, visit our website: www.mountainsplains.org

please note: • • • •

All titles may not be available in all stores; however, your independent bookseller will gladly special order for you. All prices in the Catalog are subject to change. The “dandelion” art above indicates that the author, illustrator, or editor lives in the Mountains & Plains region. Catalog design by Kathy Keel of Keel Associates Advertising.

THE BIG BURN: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire That Saved America by

Timothy Egan. The National Book Awardwinning author of THE WORST HARD TIME brings to life the epic story of how the largest-ever forest fire in America led to the creation of our national parks system.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt … Hardcover $27.00

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 share our world.

New World Library Hardcover $18.00 Words © 2009 Eckhart Tolle, Eckhart Teachings, Inc. All rights reserved. Cover art and other art throughout the Catalog used with permission: MUTTS cartoons © 2009 Patrick McDonnell. All rights reserved.

VOICES OF THE AMERICAN WEST

by Corinne Platt and Meredith Ogilby; foreword by William Kittredge. This documentary-style collection of photographs and narratives profiles a wide range of prominent figures, including Terry Tempest Williams and Stewart Udall, as they engage in candid discussions about the region and its identity.

Fulcrum Publishing …Hardcover $29.95

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THE NATIONAL PARKS: America’s Best Idea by Ken Burns and Dayton

Duncan. A sweeping and magnificently illustrated history of the creation of the American national park system. The companion volume to Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan’s new PBS film.

Knopf … Hardcover $50.00

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memorable lives

booksellers favorites The books below were selected by our independent bookseller members as some of their very favorites, the ones that they love to recommend to their customers.

TRUE COMPASS: A Memoir

by Edward M. Kennedy. 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 that captured one man’s imagination. Featuring an original essay by Tony Hillerman and over 150 evocative photographs. SELDOM SEEN: A Journey into the Great Plains

Harper … Hardcover $28.99

HOW THE DEAD DREAM: A Novel by Lydia Millet. Fiction: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/Mariner Books … Paperback $13.95

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

COWBOY & WILLS: A Love Story

by Monica Holloway. This moving memoir about the challenges of raising an autistic child is also a one-of-a-kind love story between a boy and the rambunctious golden retriever puppy who changed his life.

THE WOLF AT TWILIGHT: An Indian Elder’s Journey through a Land of Ghosts and Shadows by Kent Nerburn. A note left on a car windshield and the death of an old dog lead the author of the bestselling NEITHER WOLF NOR DOG back to the Lakota reservation to continue his spirtual journey.

New World Library … Paperback $14.95

Simon Spotlight Entertainment … Hardcover $24.00

THE ELEVENTH MAN

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 encourages mothers to treasure the wonder of ordinary days with their families.

Grand Central Publishing …Hardcover $23.99

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FINDING BEAUTY IN A BROKEN WORLD by Terry Tempest Williams. From

the celebrated author, a singular meditation on how the natural and human worlds connect in both ugliness and beauty, and combine to produce both tumult and peace.

Vintage Books … Paperback $16.00

LA RANFLA: & Other New Mexico Stories

by Martha Egan. Fiction/The West: Papalote Press … Hardcover $24.95

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NINE DRAGONS

by Michael Connelly. Is a viscious Hong Cong triad behind a homicide in L.A. and the disappearance of Bosch’s daughter? With the stakes so high, Bosch is up against the clock in a city where nothing is as it seems.

THE LAST SONG by Nicholas Sparks. Soon to be a major motion picture with Miley Cyrus! In the tradition of his beloved bestseller, A WALK TO REMEMBER, this compelling family drama centers around a rebellious teenage girl’s romantic awakening.

Little, Brown and Company … Hardcover $27.99

Grand Central Publishing … Hardcover $24.99

I, ALEX CROSS

by James Patterson. From the master of suspense, astonishing plot twists and electrifying 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 commit, and sent to prison. Now she’s out and looking for revenge.

A SEPARATE COUNTRY by

Grand Central Publishing …Hardcover $27.99

Robert Hicks. The author of The New York Times bestseller THE WIDOW OF THE SOUTH returns to the post-Civil War South in a new novel based on the remarkable life of Confederate General John Bell Hood.

ACROSS THE ENDLESS RIVER

Grand Central Publishing … 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 translators of the Lewis and Clark expedition) 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 … Paperback $15.00

HALF BROKE HORSES: A True-Life Novel

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 bootlegger who survived a hardscrabble life with style.

Scribner … Hardcover $26.00

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SPOON: A Novel by Robert Greer. Spoon, a half-black, half-Indian contemporary 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. Fulcrum Publishing … Hardcover $24.95

TWISTED TREE by Kent Meyers. This beautiful and unsettling small master-

piece from the author of THE WORK OF WOLVES examines the astonishingly violent and tender ways the residents of a small South Dakota town are affected by a young girl’s murder.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt … Hardcover $24.00

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CREEP! CRAWL!

PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS The Starcatcher Series 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.

Disney Book Group … Boxed Set $24.99

The latest in the series!

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 the Crown Jewels. And the powerful Sword of Mercy is the key ...

Disney Book Group …Hardcover $18.99

FU FINDS THE WAY written and illustrated by John Rocco. Lush and painterly illustrations bring to life this original fantasy, meshed with an ancient parable, about young Chinese warriors and the importance of focus, all inspired by a Chinese tea ceremony.

Disney Book Group … Hardcover $16.99

FLUTTER! FLY! WIGGLE! MARCH! by Amy Pixton and Kaaren Pixton; illustrated by Kaaren Pixton. This is something that babies can really sink their teeth into! Books just for babies –– completely indestructible, 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, making each perfect for parents and babies to look at together, with mom or dad telling the story.

Indestructible TyBook $4.95 each

SWING! 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 illustrations by the Disney Storybook artists.

Disney Book Group … Hardcover $15.99

and now WADDLE!

PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS Hardcover Boxed Set THE LIGHTNING THIEF; THE SEA OF MONSTERS; THE TITAN’S CURSE; THE BATTLE OF THE LABYRINTH; and THE LAST OLYMPIAN by Rick Riordan. The wit, rousing swordplay, and breakneck pace will keep kids hooked!

Disney Book Group … Hardcover Boxed Set $89.99

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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.” –The Washington Post

Hardcover $12.95 each

Workman Publishing Company

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RIBBON BOOKS ANIMAL AIRWAYS

by Andrea Petrlik and Sally Hopgood

MILLIE THE MILLIPEDE illustrated by Rebecca Elliott

SAMMY THE SNAKE

SKIPPYJON JONES LOST IN SPICE Book & CD by Judy Schachner. Buckle up, amigos –– The

illustrated by Rebecca Elliott

New York Times bestselling kitty boy blasts off to Mars in this hilarious new adventure. Packed with wordplay and Spanish phrases, this rollicking romp is simply out of this world.

THE YELLOW SCHOOL BUS

by Kristin Cashore. Fire is the last of her kind, a girl whose beauty is irresistible and who can control the minds of those around her, but she will need to call on all her powers when thieves, spies and finally, war, come to the Dells. Ages 14 and up.

Penguin Young Readers Group … Hardcover $17.99

by Andrea Petrlik and Jeane Cabral

FIRE: The Prequel to GRACELING

Whimsical, rhyming, and repetitive text makes learning about counting, colors, and shapes fun. Bright characters pop out on a flexible ribbon to highlight each new concept. Ages 3 and up.

Penguin Young Readers Group … Hardcover $17.99

Hardcover $12.95 each

TEN LITTLE COUNTING BOOKS TEN LITTLE BEARS

illustrated by Alison Atkins

TEN LITTLE FAIRIES

illustrated by Sanja Rescek

TEN LITTLE MERMAIDS

illustrated by Jacqueline East

OTIS written and illustrated by Loren Long. A charm-

ingly illustrated story about Otis, the special tractor, 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, gentle Otis is the only one who can save the day.

Penguin Young Readers Group … Hardcover $17.99

SIX TAILS by Pat Postek; illustrated by Sarah Tommer. Five stars and two paws up for these six dog “tails,” heartwarming stories and life lessons told by six loveable canines. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book are donated to Autism Speaks. Word Keepers/Imagine Books …Hardcover $16.95

RETURN TO THE HUNDRED ACRE WOOD

by David Benedictus; illustrated by Mark Burgess (in the style of A.A. Milne and Ernest H. Shepard). 80 years ago Christopher Robin said good-bye to Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. Now they are all back in this delightful sequel to THE HOUSE AT POOH CORNER.

Penguin Young Readers Group … Hardcover $19.99

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 Specialty Publishing

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MILLION-DOLLAR THROW by Mike Lupica. “Brady” Brodie is the biggest Tom Brady

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?

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 and nine press-out dinosaur pieces that will lead them on exciting and educational adventures. Includes field guide to track footprints that appear across every scene.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

by Charles Dickens; illustrated by Brett Helquist. A lavish picture book edition of Dickens’ beloved classic with luminous artwork by Brett Helquist. A joyous gift for one and all!

Hardcover $17.99

HarperCollins Children’s Books … Hardcover $17.99

THE CHRISTMAS MAGIC

by Lauren Thompson; pictures by Jon J Muth. From a Caldecott Honor artist 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 traditions 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 bestselling classic of Italian cooking. Adapted and tested by an expert in children’s nutrition.

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

Phaidon Press … Hardcover $19.95

Kingfisher Books

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children’s books CENTURY #1: Ring of Fire

by Pierdomenico Baccalario; translated 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

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VIOLA IN REEL LIFE by Adriana 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 has been erased –– he remembers only his name. But a cryptic message from the outside world could help Thomas to unlock the dark secrets buried within his mind and find his way to freedom.

Female Force: BESTSELLERS STEPHENIE MEYER by Ryan

Burton; illustrated by Matt Flyer. Just in time for the theatrical release of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON, the story of today’s hottest author who is responsible for ushering in a new vampire-centric fan base.

Delacorte Books for Young Readers … Hardcover $16.99

SHIVER by Maggie Stiefvater. Grace is

obsessed with the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf is a chilling presence she can’t seem to live without. Then she meets Sam, the yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away. What must they risk to be together?

Bluewater Productions …Paperback $6.99

109 FORGOTTEN AMERICAN HEROES: And Nine or So Villains by Chris Ying and

VIOLET WINGS by Victoria Hanley. What

Brian McMullen. This irreverent history book and story book in one takes a unique look at war heroes, politicians, even pets and inanimate objects that have played a role in who we are as a nation.

happens when a fairy crosses the forbidden divide into Earth? 12-year-old Zaria must use all of her extraordinary gifts when she sneaks through a secret doorway into the human world and brings danger to all of Feyland.

DK Publishing … Hardcover $19.99

Egmont USA … Hardcover $15.99

Scholastic Press … Hardcover $17.99

FOR A GIRL BECOMING by Joy Harjo; illustrated by Mercedes McDonald. Rich, symbolic artwork and a unique, poetic tale celebrate 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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cooking

AD HOC AT HOME by Thomas Keller. From the restauranteur and chef who revolutionized American haute cuisine, more than 200 recipes for the family-style meals and comfort foods closest to his heart––flaky biscuits, 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.

eat. sleep. read.

THE 2010 EAT. SLEEP. READ. CALENDAR. Challenging and SO EASY: Luscious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Week by Ellie Krieger. From the host of the Food Network’s “Healthy Appetite,” comes a gorgeous cookbook which reflects an innovative sensibility for creating light and healthy dishes that are a pleasure to prepare for even the busiest cook.

entertaining daily book trivia provided by independent booksellers from across the country. The perfect gift for book lovers!

Workman Publishing … Calendar $12.95

John Wiley & Sons … Hardcover $29.95

Artisan … Hardcover $50.00

MY BREAD: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method

by Jim Lahey with Rick Flaste. It takes only a pot to create “the best no-work bread you have ever made” (Mark Bittman). Inventive recipes for classic breads, with stepby-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.

THE DELUXE FOOD LOVER’S COMPANION by Sharon Tyler Herbst

Phaidon Press … Hardcover $39.95

and Ron Herbst. Not a cookbook, this unique encyclopedic reference is designed for the home chef and discerning gourmet who is intrigued by the finer points of food and fine dining. 6,700 entries.

Barron’s Educational Series … Hardcover $29.995

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

THE PIONEER WOMAN COOKS: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl 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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by Ree Drummond. Based on the author’s award-winning blog, this book uses recipes, step-by-step photographs, and hilarious anecdotes to chronicle her transition from city life to ranch wife.

William Morrow Cookbooks … Hardcover $27.50

JAMIE’S FOOD REVOLUTION: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals

by Jamie Oliver. Stuffed with plenty of mouthwatering recipes, this entirely new kind of cookbook urges readers to learn easy, healthy recipes and pass them on to friends and loved ones.

Hyperion … Hardcover $35.00

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STATE BY STATE: A Panoramic Portrait of America edited by Matt

BEYOND THE HOMESTRETCH: What I’ve Learned from Saving Racehorses

Weiland and Sean Wilsey. Inspired by the classic WPA State Guides of the 1930s, this modern collection features original, thought-provoking, and revealing portraits of each of the 50 states by 50 leading novelists and journalists.

Ecco … Paperback $16.99

by Lynn Reardon. This vivid look at one woman’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 of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption

and Mike Bryan. From the author of the bestselling THREE CUPS OF TEA, the continuing story of this determined humanitarian’s efforts to promote peace through education.

by Stefan Bechtel. This moving, winning companion to “DogTown,” the National Geographic Channel’s new hit show, portrays the powerful bonds between dogs and their caretakers at the Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah.

Viking/Penguin Group … Hardcover $25.95

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 policeman and his K-9 bloodhound Ronin, worked together in California for over a decade as manhunters.

Alpine Publications … Paperback $12.95

I AM AMERICA (and So Can

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

You!) by Stephen Colbert. This hilarious book sold so many copies in pricey hardcover that it’s sure to triple 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 favorites

SECRETS OF THE SHORT GAME

by Phil Mickelson, with Guy Yocom and T.R. Reinman. From 50 yards and in, no golfer in history has demonstrated more talent, creativity, and precision than Mickelson. With a blend of science and art, Mickelson’s book is an instant classic among golf instructionals.

Harper… Hardcover $29.99

TEMPLES OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS by DAVE PELZ’S DAMAGE CONTROL: How to Eliminate Up to 5 Shots per Round Using New Scientifically Proven Techniques for Playing Out of Trouble Lies by Dave Pelz with

Christopher K. Bigelow. A handsome, lushly photographed guide to the architecture and history of the majestic structures that are the heart and soul of LDS congregations around the world.

GIVE A LITTLE: How Your Small Donations Can Transform Our World by Wendy Smith. General Books: Hyperion … Paperback $14.99

Thunder Bay Press … Hardcover $34.95

Eddie Pelz and Joel Mendelman. A paradigmsmashing instruction book.

Gotham … Hardcover $35.00

MEDICINE FOR THE OUTDOORS: The Essential Guide to First Aid and Medical Emergencies (Fifth Ed.) by Paul S. Auerbach, M.D. “If a doctor isn’t with you on your wilderness wanderings, this splendid book should be in your pack.” –The New York Times

CELLULAR WISDOM FOR WOMEN: An Inner Work Book by Joan C. King.

ARIZONA OF YESTERYEAR by Deborah

Zindel. Rare archival photographs from the turn of the century through the mid-1900s showcase the architecture, stunning landscapes, and incredible natural beauty of Arizona in this extraordinary pictorial history.

Personal Growth: Word Keepers/ Bibliocast … Paperback $20.00

Thunder Bay Press … Hardcover $45.00

Elsevier Health Sciences … Paperback $24.95

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES AND TOWNS OF THE SOUTHWEST

by Joan Tapper; photographs by Nik Wheeler. An exploration of the beautiful old communities that started as remote outposts, flourished in a burst of riches, and are experiencing renewed growth in this land of multicultural vitality.

Thames & Hudson … Hardcover $40.00

THE SEQUOIA SEED: Remembering the Truth of Who You Are by Karen

Wright. Personal Growth: Word Keepers / Bibliocast … Paperback $15.00

COLORADO SCENIC BYWAYS: Taking the Other Road and COLORADO SCENIC BYWAYS: Road Atlas & Travel Guide

ZUMBA: Ditch the Workout - Join the Party - The Zumba Weight Loss Program by Beto Perez and

Maggie Greenwood-Robinson, Ph.D. The Latin-inspired workout program expands into a complete diet and fitness program with recipes and an exclusive DVD.

Grand Central Publishing … Hardcover $24.99

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photographs by Jim Steinberg; essays by Susan J. Tweit. Gorgeous images and evocative text create a love poem to these diverse landscapes ... a Colorado Book Award winner!

Portfolio Publications Hardcover Set $79.95

UNCOMMON REASON: A Novel of Peace in a Time of Conflict, Turmoil, and Terror by Colin D. Mallard.

Fiction: Word Keepers/Sat Nam Imprints … Paperback $20.00

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the natural world

PREHISTORIC LIFE: The Definitive Visual History of Life on Earth edited by David Burnie.

This comprehensive visual encyclopedia explores dinosaurs, early man, and plant life in unparalleled detail. Breathtakingly realistic, state-of-technology artworks chart 3.8 billion years of life on Earth.

A YEAR ON THE WING: Four Seasons in a Life with Birds by Tim Dee. When we observe the

DK Publishing … Hardcover $40.00

flight of birds, the human imagination lifts off, too. Drawing on memories and observations from 40 years of birding, this is a beautiful chronicle of watching and reflecting on the flight of birds.

WILD HORSES OF THE WORLD by Moira C. Harris; foreword by HRH The Princess Royal; photographs by Bob Langrish. Celebrates the amazing diversity of wild and feral horses around the world, and the unique place they occupy within our history and culture.

Free Press … Hardcover $24.00

Octopus Books USA … Hardcover $35.00

LIFE IN THE WILD. From the exquisite fragility of butterflies to the might and majesty of killer whales, explore the incredible diversity of life on Earth in this lavish celebration of the animal kingdom, with photographs from some of the world’s top wildlife photographers.

DK Publishing … Hardcover $35.00

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