
NEW NON-FICTION
9303316 UNIVERSAL MONSTERS:
The Official Coloring Book. The most
famous monsters of all time come to life
in this terrifying, detailed coloring book
by Alan Robert, illustrator of the Beauty of
Horror series. Color Count Dracula, the
Mummy, the Invisible Man, Gill-man, and
more! Insight Editions. 8½x11.
Paperbound. Pub. at $14.99 $5.95
9303340 BRAVING IT: A Father, a
Daughter, and an Unforgettable Journey
into the Alaskan Wild. By James Campbell.
When Campbell’s cousin asked him to spend
a summer building a cabin in Alaska’s rugged
and dangerous National Wildlife Refuge,
Campbell hesitantly invited his 15-year-old
daughter, Aidan, to join him. Their Alaskan
journey, which tested their relationship like
never before, is recounted here. Color photos. 359 pages.
Broadway. Paperbound. Pub. at $16.00 $5.95
9294694 THE DEERFIELD MASSACRE: A
Surprise Attack, and the Fight for Survival
in Early America. By James L. Swanson. In
1704, on a cold, snowy night in
Massachusetts, hundreds of Native Americans
and their French allies swept down on an
isolated frontier outpost to slaughter or capture
its inhabitants. The sacking of Deerfield led to
one of the greatest sagas of survival, sacrifice,
family, and faith ever told. 16 pages of color photos. 316 pages.
Scribner. Paperbound. Pub. at $19.99 $5.95
929662X THE NEW YORK TIMES
GAMES ESSENTIAL EASY
CROSSWORDS, VOLUME 3. Ed. by Will
Shortz. Collection of 200 easy-breezy
crossword puzzles perfect for beginners or
for more experienced solvers looking for
hours of effortless fun. Solutions included.
200 pages. St. Martin’s. 8½x10¾.
Paperbound. Pub. at $20.00 $5.95
9307109 HOW TO STOP WORRYING AND
START LIVING: Time-Tested Methods for
Conquering Worry. By Dale Carnegie. With
Carnegie’s expert advice, you’ll learn the
proven, time-tested principles for breaking free
of worry and anxiety so that you can start living
your best life today. 298 pages. Pocket.
Paperbound. Pub. at $19.99 $5.95
9297022 WICCA LOVE SPELLS. By Gerina
Dunwich. Love potions and spells are two of the
best-known examples of love magick, but there
are also charms, amulets, talismans, herbs,
omens, astrology, palmistry, and the divinary
arts. Reach far beyond the limits of traditional
love spells and take a journey of love from
ancient times to modern times. 206 pages.
Citadel. Paperbound. Pub. at $15.95 $5.95
9305041 MONSTERS OF THE WEEK: The
Complete Critical Companion to The
X-Files. By Z. Handlen & E.T. VanDerWerff. A
look back at exactly what made this
long-running cult series so groundbreaking,
packed with insightful reviews of every
episode and both major motion pictures. The
authors leave no mystery unsolved and no
monster unexplained. 490 pages. Abrams.
Paperbound. Pub. at $20.00 $5.95
9305122 UNCLE JOHN’S NEW &
IMPROVED BRIEFS: Fast Facts, Terse
Trivia & Astute Articles. Ed. by JoAnn
Padgett et al. Includes the most entertaining,
myth-busting, and thought-provoking brief
articles from the Uncle John’s enormous
library. 276 pages. Portable Press.
Paperbound. Pub. at $12.99 $5.95
9306641 BAND OF BROTHERS: E
Company, 506th Regiment, 101st
Airborne from Normandy to Hitler’s
Eagle’s Nest. By Stephen E. Ambrose. Tells
the story of the ordinary men who became
World War II’s most extraordinary soldiers at
the frontlines of the war’s most critical
moments. Photos. 333 pages. S&S.
Paperbound. Pub. at $19.99 $5.95
9305106 SO CLOSE TO FREEDOM: A
World War II Story of Peril and Betrayal in
the Pyrenees. By Jean-Luc E. Cartron.
Recounts how Jean-Louis Bazerque
(Charbonnier) tried to guide a large group of
fugitives, most of them downed Allied airmen,
along with a French priest, two doctors, a
Belgian Olympic skater, and others to freedom
across the Pyrenees. 16 pages of photos. 209
pages. Potomac Books. Pub. at $29.95 $5.95
*9305513 THE GILDED AGE
CHRISTMAS COOKBOOK: Cookies and
Treats from America’s Golden Era,
1868-1900. By Becky Libourel Diamond.
With origins dating back to the 19th
century and earlier, these recipes have
been adapted for today’s ingredients and
appliances. Each recipe features the
fascinating history behind each cookie, its
ingredients, and baking methods. Enjoy Soft Molasses Cookies,
Scotch Shortbread, Spice Gems, Orange Tartlets, and more!
Illus. in color. 180 pages. Globe Pequot. Pub. at $34.95 $26.95
*9305599 OF CHRISTMASES LONG,
LONG AGO: Surprising Traditions from
Christmas Past. By Brain Earl, illus. by D.
Siemens. The Christmases of long ago were a
merry mess of odd superstitions, dangerous
games, and overindulgence. Step back in time
and experience Christmas as you’ve never
seen it before. But beware, you’ll encounter
ghosts, monsters, concealed identities, ritual
animal disguise, gunfire, and lots of alcohol! Well illus., most in
color. 169 pages. Lyons. Pub. at $35.00 $26.95
*9301402 TAYLOR SWIFT ALL THE
SONGS: The Story Behind Every Track.
By D. Somville & M. Benoit. A
behind-the-scenes look at the music and
creative process of Taylor Swift, as told
through the writing and recording of every
one of her songs. Spans from the career
beginnings of her early teenage songwriting
days and eponymous debut album release
through The Tortured Poets Department. 494 pages. Black Dog &
Leventhal. 8½x11. Pub. at $60.00 $47.95
*9287868 THE SOCIAL LIVES OF BIRDS:
Flocks, Communes, and Families. By Joan
E. Strassmann. Strassmann examines how
birds are social creatures, from breeding to
nesting to babysitting. With stories from around
the world, this volume explores the various
types of bird groups and what to look for when
observing them. Above all, it reveals this fact:
solitary life, it seems, is not for the birds. Illus.
291 pages. Tarcher. Pub. at $31.00 $23.95
*9292152 THE BOOK OF ROLEX. By
J. Hoy & C. Frost. A company that
innovates while paying homage to its roots,
every Rolex is the culmination of centuries
of watchmaking expertise. Inside, you will
find explanations of the making process,
descriptions of the materials involved, and
expert commentary on what makes each
Rolex wristwatch unique. Fully illus. in
color. 205 pages. ACC. 9¼x10¾. Pub. at $50.00 $37.95
*9287914 MANILA BAY 1898: Campaign 419. By Brian
Lane Herder. An illustrated history of “the first Pacific War,”
which saw the United States transform itself into an
outward-looking, expansionist great power. 96 pages. Osprey.
Paperbound. Pub. at $25.00 $18.95
*9289631 THE SEVEN MOUNTAINS
MANDATE: Exposing the Dangerous Plan
to Christianize America and Destroy
Democracy. By Matthew Boedy. Exposes the
decades-long plan to radically transform
America–how the seven mountains
movement, prosperity preachers, and political
operatives are destroying democracy under
Trump’s second administration, shedding
light on why religious beliefs do not belong in politics.
183 pages. Westminster/John Knox. Pub. at $25.00 $18.95
*9289232 THE BASQUE WITCH-HUNT:
A Secret History. By Jan Machielsen. In
June 1609, two judges left Bordeaux for the
Pays de Labourd; in four months, they
executed up to eighty women and men for
the crime of witchcraft, causing a wave of
suspects to flee into Spain and sparking
terror there. Photos. 318 pages. Bloomsbury.
Pub. at $35.00 $27.95
*9290516 THE FATAMIDS: Portrait of a Dynasty. By Delia
Cortese. Drawing on a wealth of historical sources, the work tells both
the historical and ongoing influence of the Fatimids on global culture.
Photos. 439 pages. Reaktion. Pub. at $35.00 $27.95
*9304665 BRITAIN’S FORGOTTEN
BATTLE: The Reichswald Forest Campaign,
1945. By Adrian & Dawn L. Bridge. In February
1945, over 50,000 British and Canadian soldiers
moved forward to attack German defensive
positions centred on the vast Reichswald Forest,
in what proved to be one of the last and bloodiest
battles of the Second World War in Europe. The
authors provide a new and timely account of this
epic struggle against the Wehrmacht. 16 pages of photos, some in
color. 288 pages. Amberley. Pub. at $34.99 $27.95
*9291679 KATHERINE OF ARAGON,
SPANISH PRINCESS: ‘I Am Not as Simple
as I May Seem’. By Heather R. Darsie.
Provides a new perspective on Katharine,
including far more background on her Spanish
upbringing, Spanish culture, and how that
continued to define her in England during her
first fifteen years in the country. Color photos.
320 pages. Amberley. Pub. at $34.99 $27.95
*9305297 MARTIN VAN BUREN:
America’s First Politician. By James M.
Bradley. A new biography of the 8th
president of the United States, the first chief
executive not born a British citizen, and the
first to use the party system to chart his way
from tavern-keeper’s son to the pinnacle of
power. 16 pages of photos, many in color.
632 pages. Oxford. Pub. at $35.00 $27.95
9302905 JOHNNY BOB: The Life and
Times of John R. Harrell of Louisville,
Illinois. By Cary O’Dell. John R. “Johnny
Bob” Harrell’s life spanned religious
leadership, criminal fugitive status, and a
controversial role as a right-wing provocateur.
16 pages of photos, some in color. 191
pages. America Through Time. Paperbound.
Pub. at $26.99 $7.95
9302751 CUYAHOGA VALLEY SCENIC
RAILROAD. By Craig Sanders. Since 1975,
the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad has
offered year-round scenic train rides and is
the longest-running national park-based
railroad. Fully illus. in color. 96 pages.
America Through Time. Paperbound.
Pub. at $22.99 $7.95
9302840 HARTSDALE PET CEMETERY:
The Oldest Pet Cemetery in the U.S. By
Michelle & Sean Whiteley. Venture into
America’s oldest pet cemetery and find yourself
lost within this beloved graveyard, where the
smallest creatures and biggest critters from
around the world find their resting places. Fully
illus. in color. 96 pages. America Through Time.
Paperbound. Pub. at $24.99 $7.95
9288791 DREAMS: The Many Lives of
Fleetwood Mac. By Mark Blake. A
must-read for casual Fleetwood Mac fans
and diehard devotees alike. Presenting mini
biographies, observations, and essays, Blake
explores all eras of the Fleetwood Mac story
to reveal what it is that has made them one of
the most successful bands in history.
408 pages. Pegasus. Pub. at $29.95 $6.95
*9290168 THE PROMISE OF HEAVEN: 31
Reasons to Get Excited About Your Eternal
Home. By David Jeremiah. In 31 short chapters,
you’ll explore what the Bible really says about
heaven. With biblical truth and powerful real-life
stories, this volume gives you strength for
whatever you’re facing today. Because when
your heart is set on heaven, you begin to live with
quiet confidence, knowing that something far
better is ahead. 319 pages. Thomas Nelson. Pub. at $29.99 $22.95
*9288252 SAINTS: A New Legendary of
Heroes, Humans, and Magic. By Amy Jeffs.
Illuminates the lives of medieval saints,
drawing on official biographies, vernacular
romances, artworks, and poetry to tell of
wayfaring monks, oak-felling missionaries,
and mighty martyrs. Photos. 427 pages.
Andrews McMeel. Pub. at $29.99 $22.95
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