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NONFICTION - SELF-HELP/ADDICTION
REWRITING LIFE SCRIPTS

Transformational Recovery For Families of Addicts
Desjardins, Oelklaus, Watson
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NONFICTION - BUSINESS
this month highlights CURRENCIES THAT BUY CREDIBILITY

Tom Wanek
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FICTION - JUVINILE
RIMFIRE
The Barrel Racing Morgan Horse
Ellen F. Feld
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NONFICTION - SELF-HELP, ADDICTIONS
title
REWRITING LIFE SCRIPTS
Transformational Recovery For Families of Addicts
what people say about the book
authors Desjardins, Oelklaus, Watson
A
n invaluable roadmap for anyone navigating
the difficult journey through the family
disease of alcoholism, with stories of success
from real people who have ‘been there, done that’
synopsis
and are willing to share their experience, strength
In one sense, alcoholics and drug addicts are the
and hope. Addiction doesn’t discriminate and
fortunate ones. They have to learn a new way to live or
neither should recovery -- recovery is for the
risk death, incarceration, and loss of everything they
family too.
— William C. Moyers
hold dear.
Read
author of “Broken” and “A New Day, A New the first chapter But what about the other members of their family?
Life: A Guided Journal” Because so many of them believe that the addict is
in PDF format
the problem, they do nothing about their own habits of
2
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mind and heart.
ewriting Life Scripts is a must read for
everybody in a family that lives with This book contains information, explanation, and
addiction. A lot has been written about processes for change. Following the steps outlined
and for people who are addicted. But this book publisher in this book brings peace of mind, forgiveness,
is for the family. And it’s good. Their advice Loving Healing Press reconciliation, and the ability—truly—to live happily
is very straightforward and practical and
2 ever after.
their description of the family disease is a
very real picture of the kind of reactions ISBN-13 authors
9781932690972 Liliane Desjardins, Nancy Oelklaus,
family members develop when they live
with someone who is addicted. copyright date
Irene Watson
— Tony Mandarich 2010 Liliane Desjardins, LCAS:
former NFL player, author of “My Dirty Little
Secrets: Steroids, Alcohol, and God” With 32 years of clinical experience, she
BISAC category
understands and appreciates the beau-
Self-help
T
his is an important guidebook for ty, resilience, resourcefulness and deep
family members and has something genre intelligence of human spirit.
new to offer them. It reinforces and Adult Children &
augments what therapists, treatment programs, Families of Alcoholics, Nancy Oelklaus, Ed. D.
and mutual support Twelve-Step programs Recovery
Nancy Oelklaus spent more than 30 years in education,
provide.
binding specializing in curriculum development, professional de-
Faimily members commonly have many softcover velopment, and leadership development. She’s an author,
questions. Change is not easy for any one of us. coach, speaker, and workshop leader for people who want
Addiction grabs the life out of its victims. Life number of pages change.
is the journey and the path is not always clear. 184
“Rewriting Life Scripts” is a wonderful resource
price Irene Watson, MA
and catalyst for change.
— Douglas Ziedonis, MD, MPH $19.95 Irene Watson brings over 40 years of life chang-
Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry ing experiences and study into her hands-on re-
Director, UMass Center of Excellence in distributor treats and workshops. Her background includes Psy-
Addictions Ingram, New Leaf
chosynthesis therapy and entrepreneurship. Irene’s
University of Massachusetts Medical School/
countries book sold vision is to inspire others to find their authentic self.
UMass Memorial Health Care System
USA, CAN, UK, Spain, For more information visit
France, Australia www.rewritinglifescripts.com 2
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title
CURRENCIES THAT BUY CREDIBILITY
what people say about the book author

Tom Wanek
D
on’t let the size of this book fool you. It’s
smaller than most business books out there
today, but that’s because the author has
synopsis
the gift of crafting a message with impact - he can
Making powerful statements is easy:
say in 100 words what it takes others at least 1000
words.
“We won’t be undersold.”
“Satisfaction guaranteed.”
Full disclosure: I read this book in galley form as a
“The best quality at the best price.”
courtesy to the author.
But making these statements believable is not so
Tom Wanek takes the often-overwhelming topic of
Read easy. The believability of your company’s marketing
basic marketing and boils it down into six actionable
the first chapter message is directly related to your willingness to risk
points. Choose one of the six, focus on it with all
in PDF format or spend one or more of six resources.
your might, and create a message and customer
experience to match. This book filters out all of 2 “Currencies That Buy Credibility” is a groundbreaking
the marketing hype and buzz, and gives you book that teaches you how to accelerate
permission to create a marketing strategy your credibility to drive more traffic, sales
kicks “buckshot strategy” to the curb in favor publisher and word-of-mouth.
of a simple, laser-like approach. Wizard Academy
— Michele Miller Press 2
author of “The Soccer Mom Myth”
ISBN-13 author
9781932226768 Tom Wanek
T Entrepreneurship tugging at his heart,

oo many times we hear lines in marketing & copyright date
advertising that just don’t ring true. Things November 23, 2009 Tom Wanek’s spent the past eight years
like...
growing his successful retail-clothing
“We won’t be undersold!” BISAC category store. Dealing with his fair share of grow-
“The best sales staff in town!” Business
ing pains, skinned knees and all. Just like
“The world’s largest selection!”
“Lowest prices guaranteed!” genre you. Today, as a partner in the Wizard of Ads marketing
Business Marketing firm Tom’s passion and commitment is helping owner-
Our cynical nature leads us to disbelief when we
and Advertising operated businesses in North America and Australia with
hear these phrases.
Adult their marketing and advertising.
Tom Wanek, however, teaches you how to give
credibility to your statements, whatever they may binding Tom maintains a client roster that includes businesses
be, through six different currencies such as your softcover operating in a wide variety of categories, including retail,
time, your money, or your control. With credibility
banking, travel and tourism. As a faculty member of the
you grow trust. And with trust you grow your number of pages
business.
Wizard Academy® in Austin, TX, he co-teaches the work-
160
shop, “Fight the Big Boys and Win”.
The book is easy to read, has great examples, price Tom’s an international speaker - presenting his pioneering
and makes perfect sense. You’ll be applying his $14.00
ideas on marketing communications.
principles almost immediately. I know, because I
have.
distributor For more information visit Tom’s website
Wizard Academy Press
— Phil Wrzesinski
www.MarketingBeyondAdvertising.com 2
president of “Toy House and Baby Too” countries book sold
USA
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title
RIMFIRE
The Barrel Racing Morgan Horse
Ellen F. Feld
E
llen Feld’s expert storytelling makes you
feel like you’re in the saddle, taking part
in the adventure. Kids will love every
synopsis
page of this exciting and heartwarming Rimfire, the sixth book in the multiple award-winning
story as it unfolds, while parents will Morgan Horse series, takes readers to a whole new
appreciate the emphasis on safety, barn realm within the world of horses. When her parents
etiquette, and compassion for all animals. refuse to buy yet another horse, Heather convinces her
Ellen Feld has done it again!”
friend Nicholas to purchase Rimfire. What will happen
— Kate Tully Read to the horse as he makes that final turn around the last
Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar barrel, and more importantly, has Heather jeopardized
the first chapter
in PDF format her friendship with Nicholas, all for the sake of a
ribbon?
2
T
his book is wonderfully adventurous. I
love how Heather and Nicholas develop
a relationship with Rimfire. This book
publisher
was fun to read and review and it’s definitely
a keeper! My favorite things about this book Willow Bend Publishing
are the skillfully named chapters and the great 2
storyline! I learned a lot about barrel racing
ISBN-13 author
and horses! “Rimfire: The Barrel Racing Morgan
9780970900210 Ellen F. Feld
Horse” by Ellen F. Feld is highly recommended
and I won’t be exaggerating when I say that this Award-winning author Ellen Feld began
copyright date
book is spectacular!”
2009 her career in a field far removed from
— Sara McGinn (age 9)
Reader Views Kids
horses. Receiving a B.A. from the Uni-
BISAC category versity of Massachusetts with a double
Juvenile Fiction
major of Russian and Soviet and East-
genre ern European Studies, Ms. Feld continued her studies with
YA Fiction graduate work at Georgetown University where she fo-
cused on Russian Studies.
binding
softcover Ms. Feld began writing about horses more than twenty years
ago. Her stories are noted for their realistic portrayal of hors-
number of pages es, their behaviors, and the experiences of young riders.
206
LMs. Feld lives in Massachusetts with her husband, two
price children, ten horses, and assorted pets.
$9.95
For more information visit Ellen’s website
distributor
Baker & Taylor, Follett
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title
LIFE WITHOUT JEALOUSY
A Practical Guide
Lynda Bevan
I
truly feel that every individual who is dealing
with issues of some form of jealousy will
greatly benefit from reading Life Without
synopsis
Jealousy by Lynda Bevan. This includes people
In this book, you will embark on a journey to discover
who are not jealous themselves but are being
affected by others who are. Learning to
the many types of jealousy. You can use this book as
understand it, overcome it, and gain effective a manual to overcome emotional insecurity issues
new ways to communicate will greatly improve and to give you a clearer perspective on the emotion
the quality of our lives. of jealousy. By engaging with the exercises with this
— Paige Lovitt Read book, you’ll be able to see yourself as you really are
Reader Views the first chapter and further exercises will assist you in eliminating your
in PDF format jealous thoughts and behavior.
I
t is hard to believe how much useful
information the author has packed into
publisher
this slender tome.
Loving Healing Press,
— Sam Vaknin
author of Malignant Self Love: Narcissism Inc. 2
Revisited
ISBN-13 author
9781932690859 Lynda Bevan
copyright date Lynda Bevan lives in a picturesque vil-

2010 lage in South Wales, United Kingdom.
She is 59 years of age, married for the
BISAC category third time, with three (adult) children.
Self-Help : Abuse -
During her teens and early twenties, she
General
pursued and enjoyed acting and taught drama
genre at local Youth Centers.
Self-Help
Her 22-year career has involved working in the area of
binding mental health, with the two major care agencies in the UK,
softcover Social Services and the National Health Service.
Lynda is presently employed as a Manager of a charity

number of pages
198 that supports people who are HIV positive. She is also the
Resident Relationship Counselor on Swansea Sound Radio.
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lizabeth Scott’s book, “Raindrops on title
Roman”, has been an inspiration to RAINDROPS synopsis
thousands of parents and teachers who ON ROMAN One in 91 children (1 in 58
deal with children within the rainbow of markers
Overcoming Autism: boys) are now diagnosed
associated with autism. Her fabulous book has
A Message of Hope with autism. Early
created a demand for a ‘how to’ manual to reach
author diagnosis/intervention
and teach children with these special needs... the
Autism Recovery Manual, co-authored with Lynne
Elizabeth Scott 2 can save 2/3 the cost of
Gillis is a complete and practical guide enabling lifetime care. Physicians are
publisher
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R. D. Reed Publishers 2 children for autism.
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with children within the autism spectrum. 45 symptoms of autism,
— Tom Wilson, Ph.D. ISBN-13
9781934759240 something rare and
author of “A Chance At Life”
considered unbelievable
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“
by many. How? With lots
The Autism Recovery Manual” is structured the first chapter 2009
of love and determination
into categories covering domains of in PDF format binding from a persevering mother
development, such as motor skills, sensory softcover
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number of pages Program” that she delivered
presented are very practical, and they underpin
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adaptive functioning. Parents of children with price structure, and hard work.
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with Siegfried Othmer, Ph.D. of
“ADD: The 20-Hour Solution:Attention Deficit
Disorder and the Healing Effects of EEG title
Neurofeedback” AUTISM RECOVERY MANUAL
OF SKILLS AND DRILLS
A Preschool and Kindergarten Education Program for
authors Parents, Teachers, and Therapists
What Elizabeth Scott did with her son is noth-
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media and professionals find themselves
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transform in their thinking once they real-
ize it is true! She really did help her son re-
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she is enlightening parents and professionals
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As a result of her personal true story in “Rain- in PDF format copyright date
The skills and techniques
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drops on Roman” and her professional back-
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A
lbert Garoli gives us the insight title
needed so we can make the changes THE EVOLUTIONARY synopsis
within ourselves and create our own GLITCH Deep within the
world that is problem-free. A Rise Above the Root of constructs of your brain,
— Irene Watson Your Problems a superimposed identity
author of “Rewriting Life Scripts: has been formed. This
Transformational Recovery for Families of author “glitch”, embedded in your
Addicts”, and, “The Sitting Swing: Finding Albert Garoli 2 neural network through
Wisdom to Know the Difference”
publisher the evolution of brain
Loving Healing Press 2 development, is an acquired
Persona which perpetuates
distributor
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aroli’s worldly experiences unite Ingram, New Leaf itself by constantly creating
Eastern philosophies with physiology problems and limitations in
ISBN-13
in a reference-based compendium 9781615990177 your life. The Persona thinks
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of information for self-improvement. for you, acts for you, and
the first chapter copyright date
— Laurie Zelinger, PhD 2010 even learns for you, but it is
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author of “Please Explain Anxiety to Me” NOT the real YOU! Discover
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2 softcover how to unleash the real you
and take back your power
number of pages
230 today.
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NONFICTION - EDUCATION/PARENTING
I
predict that this book will be a run-away title
bestseller in the charter school arena. If I CHARTER SCHOOLS synopsis
were a charter school leader, I would The Ultimate Handbook Move over puffed corn.
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— Dr. Brian L. Carpenter
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Consultant, Author of Charter School Board
University: An Introduction to Effective Charter
Wyatt McKenzie 2 of school choice is--charter
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School Governance and The Seven Outs: distributor
Strategic Planning Made Easy for Charter all major distributors “Charter Schools: The
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you are barraged with questions from friends and award winning charters, plus
number of pages
family about why you chose a charter school –
2 262 a research guide to equip
this book will arm you with answers and provide readers in pursuit of their
some comic relief from another parent who has
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walked in your shoes. A wonderful resource!”
— Stacy Rivera buy online
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C
hynna’s memoir is sure to encourage title
other parents to advocate with the NOT JUST SPIRITED synopsis
same determination for their own A Mom’s Sensational The first-ever memoir about
sensational children. Journey With Sensory a family’s struggles with
— Carol Kranowitz Processing Disorder (SPD) Sensory Processing Disorder
author “The Out-of-Sync Child” (SPD).
author
Chynna T. Laird 2 When she was just three
C
hynna’s words touched my heart. Her
months old, Jaimie’s
memoir validated the overwhelming publisher
reactions to people and
feelings I went through myself with Loving Healing Press 2 situations seemed odd:
my own daughter’s struggles with her SPD.
distributor she refused any form
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is draining for both your mind and your of touch, she gagged at
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of acceptance, strength, hope, and healing.
174 peace for her daughter,
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T
his first book, “The Shovel” by Fore and title
Massey has the makings of a best seller. THE SHOVEL synopsis
The attention-grabbing story also authors • Learn from a troubled
presents a jolting reminder for those of us B. Fore and T. Massey 2 young man who has
who may be taking too much for granted. numerous mystical
Anyone yearning for greater success should take publisher
encounters with a crusty old
a cue from A.B Lincoln’s saga of triumph through
R. D. Reed Publishers 2 prospector who repeatedly
character. distributor used a shovel to teach
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The Shovel and it inspires him to do the to move the mountains
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necessary.  Thanks for the encouragement 2009 in your life; create the
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the first chapter binding
attorney, syndicated columnist, and author softcover phenomenally successful.
in PDF format
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number of pages
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K
yra’s intimate style of revealing her title
research findings, step by step, feels like THIS I ACCOMPLISH synopsis
a Nancy Drew mystery unfolding before Harriet Powers’ Bible Spellbinding account of
me. It is a page turner. I recommend it to Quilt and Other Pieces Harriet Powers (1837-
quilt history enthusiasts, quilters, students 1910) and her two story
author
of women’s history, genealogists, new
researchers.
Kyra E. Hicks 2 quilts, housed today at
publisher the Smithsonian National
— Kimberly Wulfert, Ph.d
Black Threads Press Museum of American History
Women on Quilts
distributor and the Museum of Fine
Ingram Arts, Boston.
F
ascinating! “This I Accomplish” is a mas-
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terpiece of scholarship and detective work.
9780982479650 to light new, exciting
The amount of research Kyra E. Hicks has
done to unravel mysteries and her willingness to copyright date facts – many never before
2009 published: proof Powers
follow even the slightest lead is astonishing. You
Read was a literate, award-
will be amazed and intrigued by the previ- binding
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ously unknown information she uncovers.
in PDF format quilt exhibition histories,
— Gwendolyn Magee number of pages
180 nearly 200 annotative
2007 United States Artists Fellow 2
price bibliographic references,
$19.95 and clues to help find
buy online Powers’ lost 1882 Lord’s
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synopsis NONFICTION - MEMOIR

“Short White Coat” by James A. Feinstein, title
MD, is a collection of wonderfully heart- SHORT WHITE COAT
warming stories about real life experienc- Lessons from Patients on Becoming a Doctor
es of a third year medical student and the author
time he spent in the trial-by-fire environ- James A. Feinstein 2
ment dealing with real patients in different
ISBN 9781440175138 softcover - 9781440175152 hardcover
clinic and hospital settings. Ranging from
publisher iUniverse Rising Star, Inc. © 2009
frankly scary to truly uplifting, each of the distributor iUniverse Inc, LSI
stories teaches a lesson about listening, pages 228 price $18.95 softcover - $28.95 hardcover
learning and growing. Written in a fluid,
easy-to-read style, those stories are ap-
proachable and easy to relate to.
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NONFICTION - SELF-HELP
synopsis
“What’s Next…For You?” is a guide to title
reinventing yourself from real experts WHAT’S NEXT…FOR YOU?
—two people who did it themselves author
and lived to tell the glorious tale. Filled Robert & Patricia Gussin 2
with advice on why it’s never too late to
ISBN 9781933515731 softcover - 9781933515748 eBook
reinvent yourself, and why doing what you
publisher Oceanview Publishing © 2010
love (and loving what you do) is always distributor Midpoint Trade Books, Ingram
within reach, What’s Next…For You? is an pages 144 price $14.00 softcover - $9.99 eBook
inspirational guide to getting from where
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One moment can change your life forever! title
Sorrowed Souls will take you on a journey SORROWED SOULS
into the lives of people who were beaten author
down to empty shells and through the help Brenda Youngerman 2
of others came back to life. Walk through
the invisible layer of society as a man who ISBN 9781608607334
publisher Eloquent Books © 2009
had everything loses it all and discovers
distributor Ingram
what is really important. But only through binding softcover pages 300 price $16.50
the kindness of another who was born with
it all and in one quick instant lost it.
synopsis NONFICTION - BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/SALES & SELLING

Because you can apply the concepts in this
terrific book so quickly, you will succeed title
at acquiring more opportunities, even BASELINE SELLING
with prospects who are “not interested”. How to Become a Sales Superstar
You will sell at higher margins, and your author
closing percentage will improve dramati- Dave Kurlan 2
cally. Salespeople selling commodities will
ISBN 9781420895674
effectively differentiate themselves and you publisher AuthorHouse © 2005
will shorten your sales cycle. Quite simply, distributor Ingram
Baseline Selling is enjoyable, memorable pages 232 price $18.48
and easy to apply.
FICTION - THRILLER
synopsis
Sammy Greene isn’t afraid to ruffle Amazon.com 2 title
feathers at her ultra-conservative college. DEAD AIR
The host of a campus talk show, Sammy author
tackles the toughest, most controversial Deborah Shlian and Linda Reid 2
issues facing the student body. With the
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campus in peril, Sammy races to find
answers. But if she isn’t careful, someone distributor Midpoint Trade Books pages 360 price $25.95
will make sure that she signs off—for hardcover
good.
synopsis FICTION - MYSTERY

Allie Grainger returns to Florida to mourn title
her beloved aunt’s death and the end of LIVE RINGER
her marriage. Within twenty-four hours, she author
stumbles on a woman’s body floating in the Lynda Fitzgerald 2
water at the Canaveral jetty, a woman who
could be Allie’s twin sister. Three men enter ISBN 9781591463276
publisher Crystal Dreams Publishing © 2010
Allie’s life. She is pretty sure one of them
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