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FALL 2011kept 6The Intuition Guidebook 7Guilty by Association 8Critical vmWare Mistakes You Should Avoid 9For Every Season, There is a Dessert 10For Every Season, There is an Hors D’œuvre 11When Mommy Goes to Work 12The Legend of the Putter Frog 13Frederick and the Sand Castle 14Limericks and Other Poems 15A Flickering Fire 16The Essential Armchair Guidebook to Winning Survivor 17Colored Gemstones 18

SPRING 2011The Hidden Prince 19For Every Season, There Is a Pasta 20Navigating Integrity 2 1Praying Dove 22The Natural Laws of Management: The Admin Scale 23Beyond Luck 24Opals 25Gunther’s Great Campaign 26

SELECTED BACKLISTDropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook & Cure 27The Faithful 28Scar Tissue: Lessons From the World of Entrepreneurship 29For Every Season, There is a Salad 29Café Firenze Cookbook 29Weaver of Song: The Birth of Silent Night 29I Come First 30Can God See Me In The Dark? 30Raising Brandon 30What Can I Give God? 30

RETAIL FIELD REPRESENTATIVES 31ORDERING INFORMATION 31

Welcome to BRIO

As we continue our endeavor to produce the best independently published titles on the market today, we here at BRIO are proud to release our 2011 catalog. From cookbooks to top-notch children’s titles, there is something this year for everyone to enjoy.

Our For Every Season series continues with For Every Season, There is a Dessert and For Every Season, There is an Hors D’Ouevres, both filled with delicious, easy-to-make recipes for every occasion. The Legend of the Putter Frog is a children’s picture book illustrated by Warner McGee, the genius behind Dora the ExplorerTM and Spongebob SquarepantsTM; this charming story shows how hard work and determination make dreams come true. Also, in commemoration of the 9/11 WTC attacks, we release Guilty by Association, the story of Rudi Dekkers, the owner of Huffman Aviation School where Mohamed Atta and Marwan al Shehhi, the two terrorists responsible for the attacks, obtained their flight licenses. A bestseller in the Netherlands, this is the first time Rudi comes forward in English to tell his side of the story.

As our library of quality independent titles evolves and expands, we look forward to becoming the premiere source for the best titles in the self-publishing world.

Until next season,The Team at BRIO

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Sonpri Gray

“...breathtaking... ”

keptSonpri Gray

Inspired by the author’s own life, kept is the story of Savannah May Lovely, a precocious young lady who rises from poverty to become a glamorous kept woman. Spanning four decades of Savannah’s life, this debut novel traces the psychological and emotional damages, and dramas, that she must overcome to rise above her situation. Beginning with her difficult childhood, readers follow Savannah as she embarks on her kept relationships and with her sardonic wit, analyzes every man she comes across, using each to her advantage. Though she often questions the moral implications of her lifestyle, Savannah’s honesty with herself and her grasp of the human condition makes her a narrator readers will not soon forget.

about the authorSonpri Gray lives in anonymity as she recovers from life as a kept woman. She spends most of her time traveling with her daughter. This is her first novel.

Fiction 978-1-937061-99-9Available 10.01.2011$24.95BRIO Press© 2011

Hardcover with Jacket5.5” x 8”320 pages

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Metaphysical/Spirituality978-0-9826687-9-5

Available 10.01.2011$16.95

BRIO Press© 2011

Paperback

6” x 8”344 pages

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The Intuition GuidebookCyndi Dale

The Intuition Guidebook provides help for those who feel they are “too sensitive,” hearing things no one else hears, seeing things that aren’t there, having dreams that come true–in other words, psychic. Dale leads readers through the gifts involved with being psychically sensitive, where each of these gifts comes from, and how to control them. Highlights are exercises to find psychic sensitivities, establishing guardians and focus upon protecting oneself and transitioning from sensitivity to psychic intuitive.

about the authorCyndi Dale is an internationally renowned author, speaker, healer and business consultant. Her books include the bestselling The Subtle Body: An Encyclopedia of Your Energetic Anatomy, New Chakra Healing (now published in over 12 languages and revised in the all-new The Complete Book of Chakra Healing), and Everyday Clairvoyant. Cyndi lives in Minneapolis, MN with her family.

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Autobiography978-0-9826687-3-3Available 8.15.2011$22.95BRIO Press© 2011 Hardcover with Jacket5.5”x 8”224 pages

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G U I L T YBY

ASSOCIATIONI t r a i n e d t h e t e r r o r i s t s . . . h o w w a s I t o k n o w ?

R U D ID E K K E R S

Events leading to September Eleventh Two-Thousand Oneand one man’s unknowing involvement in the centuries

greatest national tragedy

Guilty by AssociationRudi Dekkers

From the Dutch ghetto to Florida’s airfields, Guilty by Association navigates the trials and successes that led to Rudi Dekkers becoming the owner of Huffman Aviation School. Huffman Aviation was where terrorists Mohamed Atta and Marwan al-Shehhi, the two men responsible for the 9/11 WTC attacks, obtained their flight licenses. Prior to 9/11, Dekkers had been a successful entrepreneur with two flight training schools and an impending airline. After the attacks, he fell under media suspicion as a potentially complicit and culpable character in the incident. Dekkers candidly narrates his life, his passion for flying, and his memories of the terrorists, and he includes never-before-seen documents from the terrorists’ time at Huffman.

about the authorRudi Dekkers currently lives in Florida with his wife and daughter. He has begun a new business venture to rebuild his life and start over. This is his first book in English.

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Computer Programming/Networking978-1-937061-98-2 Available 9.01.2011

$39.99BRIO Press

© 2011

Paperback7” x 10”

128 pages

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VMWARECRITICAL

YOU SHOULD AVOID

LARRY LOUCKS

MISTAKES

Critical vmWare Mistakes You Should AvoidLarry Loucks

This is a manual written by an industry-leading instructor on network virtualization using vmWare. It is also the only manual that will deconstruct the common errors encountered firsthand in the IT industry with clear, succinct and illustrated methods of solving these problems. Chapters are presented in the voice of an instructor that speaks from practicum, introducing logically the critical challenges faced when virtualizing a network through step-by-step analysis, mezzanine critique and practical steps to solve each unique problem.

Virtualization is an unavoidable solution in the IT industry as companies face the progressive need to create efficient workflow. A newly tapped reserve of energy waiting to be streamlined is in the virtualization of hardware and software for networks that ultimately result in millions of dollars added to the bottom line by making an IT network virtual. The spirit of efficiency is the heart of virtualization.

about the authorLarry Loucks is a twenty-six year veteran of the IT industry. His experience ranges from engineer to architect to consultant for international IT firms and vmWare. His more notable role as industry leading instructor and webinar facilitator on virtualization using vmWare validates his authority on the subject.

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Cooking/Baking978-1-937061-97-5Available 8.15.2011$29.95BRIO Press© 2011 Printed Hardcover with Jacket8” x 8”184 pages

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FOR EVERY SEASON

LINDA STEIDELPhotography by Mark Choate

there is a dessert

For Every Season, There is a DessertLinda Steidel

From the chef and author who brought us For Every Season, There is a Salad and For Every Season, There is a Pasta, Linda Steidel adds the sweetest course to her cookbook repertoire. From cookies and cakes, to other sweet treats, Linda’s recipes are accessible for even the most amateur home cook, but also challenge more experienced chefs to expand their abilities.

about the authorChef Linda Steidel is known for accessible and simple recipes created especially for the home cook. She received her degree in Art from Texas Tech, and holds a certificate from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Her love of food has led her all over the world, working under some of the cooking world’s most prestigious figures including Jo Bettoja and New York’s Peter Kump.

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FOR EVERY SEASON

LINDA STEIDELPhotography by Mark Choate

there is an hors d’oeuvre

For Every Season, There is an Hors D’œuvreLinda Steidel

The fourth installment of the For Every Season cookbook series, For Every Season, There is an Hors D’œuvre gives at-home chefs easy to follow recipes to fit every entertaining occasion.

about the authorChef Linda Steidel is known for accessible and simple recipes created especially for the home cook. She received her degree in Art from Texas Tech, and holds a certificate from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Her love of food has led her all over the world, working under some of the cooking world’s most prestigious figures including Jo Bettoja and New York’s Peter Kump.

Cooking/Entertaining978-1-937061-96-8

Available 10.15.2011$29.95

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Printed Hardcover with Jacket

8” x 8”184 pages

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When Mommy Goes to WorkDina Templeton

Rhythmic narration and vibrant illustrations animate the imagination of When Mommy Goes to Work. Exploration of the heroic possibilities of what a modern mother could do while at work–from being an astronaut to a watermelon-juggling figure skater, When Mommy Goes to Work enters a child’s imagination of all the things Mommy could be doing while at work. Templeton’s charming story celebrates working mothers and the love for their children.

about the authorOn a winter day Templeton’s twins asked “What do you do while you’re at work?” An overwhelming guilt, unique to mothers, swept over her. Templeton’s determination to highlight her belief that when distant, love always keeps people connected was the momentum that brought When Mommy Goes to Work to life. This is her flagship title writing children’s literature.

Children’s978-0-9825713-5-4Available 09.01.2011$14.95Clifton Carriage House Press© 2010 Printed Hardcover11” x 8.5”32 pages

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Children’s Fiction978-0-9825713-7-8Available 9.01.2011

$16.95 Clifton Carriage House Press

© 2011

Printed Hardcover8.5” x 11”

32 pages

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The Legend of the Putter FrogRandy Bazemore

Deep in the heart of Frogmore, South Carolina, at a pond on the local golf course, there lives a little frog who dreams of someday becoming a famous golfer. Though his family wishes he would study harder and be practical, the little frog just can’t give up his dream. Determined to be the best, he learns the rules of golf, makes his own clubs, and creates his own course made of lily pads. Soon, his golf skills earn him the name “Putter Frog.” With beautiful illustrations from Warner McGee, the artist behind Dora the ExplorerTM and Spongebob SquarepantsTM, The Legend of Putter Frog’s message of hard work and determination will resonate with readers of any age, proving that belief makes all things possible.

about the authorRandy Bazemore resides in Hollywood, SC. He conceived of Putter Frog when memories of two statues, the Putter Boy at Pinehurst Golf Course and a frog in the town of Frogmore, came together in his mind to spawn this new book series. Randy’s granddaughter anxiously awaits the next installment.

The Legend of the Putter Frog

of Frogmore, SC

by Randy Bazemoreillustrated by Warner McGee

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Children’s Fiction in Verse978-0-9825713-8-5Available 10.01.2011$16.95Clifton Carriage House Press© 2011 Printed Hardcover 11” x 8.5”48 pages

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Frederick and the Sand CastleMark Johnson

One grain at a time, Frederick builds a beautiful sandcastle only to see it fall under a series of disastrous misfortunes, all of which require feats of his perseverance. While he begins to reconstruct the castle, he turns his attention instead to winning a sandcastle competition, but suffers a tragic defeat. Heartbroken, he imagines he could shrink himself in size to live in what he believes is his perfect castle. But when he looks closer at his work, he discovers a vibrant world far more incredible than he could ever have built himself. After observing the inhabitants of his castle, he considers that living within a perfect world is less imaginary than he had thought.

Lushly illustrated and told in verse, Frederick and the Sand Castle brings to life a soft world where creation is only the beginning of possibility.

about the authorMark Johnson lives with his wife, Kami, who illustrated Frederick and Sand Castle, and their daughter in Minneapolis, MN where he works in computer programming. While written primarily for children, Mark’s books are distinctive for their simultaneous handling of social, political, and philosophical topics that can be appreciated by more mature audiences. He has two books previously published by Penelope Press. This is Mark and Kami’s first book together.

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Young Adult Poetry978-0-9825713-6-1Available 9.01.2011

$16.95Clifton Carriage House Press

© 2011

Paperback7.25” x 9.25”

256 pages

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Limericks and Other PoemsJeffrey E. Burkart

For every child or adult that has hated poetry, Limericks and Other Poems demonstrates how fun poetry can actually be. As the quirky narrator, Jeffrey Burkart takes his readers through various poetry styles and terms while allowing them the freedom to travel through the book as their interest leads. Between new vocabulary and historical anecdotes, readers will discover that poetry is not as stiff, or boring, as they thought!

about the authorDr. Jeffrey E. Burkart is a nationally known teacher, author, speaker, dramatist, and musician who has more than 150 publications, including the two editions of The Hidden Prince, to his credit. He earned his PhD in Education from the University of Minnesota and is Artist-In Residence and Professor of Education, Emeritus at Concordia University, St. Paul, MN. He and his wife, Martha, have three grown sons and reside in Roseville, MN.

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Young Adult Fantasy978-0-9825713-4-7Available 8.01.2011$14.95Clifton Carriage House Press© 2011

Paperback5.5”x 8.5”180 Pages

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A Flickering FireAlexandria Cramer

Join Fiammetta, a young traveling entertainer, as she embarks on a journey that will change the course of a kingdom. An outcast among her own people, she possesses the power to create and control fire; it is this power that embroils her in the plot of the cruel King Nicholas, who has killed his brother and usurped the throne. Framed for the murder, Fiammetta must buy her family’s freedom by accepting the King’s quest to find the Gavino Claw. With her cursed companion, Paolo, she must endure an arduous journey that will either bring her face to face with destiny, or end her life.

About the authorAlexandria Cramer began writing A Flickering Fire as a 6th grader in her hometown of Mansfield, TX. Always a bookworm, starting with Harry Potter in kindergarten, Alexandria has read hundreds of books in her 13 years. When she’s not reading, she plays first chair flute in the intermediate school band and will be in marching band when she starts high school in the fall. She also enjoys soccer and keeping up with the latest tech gadgets.

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Gemology/Jewelry978-0-9821156-0-2Available 9.01.2011

$39.95Real Gems, LLC

© 2006

Printed Hardcover8.5” x 11”216 pages

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Colored GemstonesPaul Deasy

In his 17-plus years as television shopping network host, Paul Deasy has received countless requests for book recommendations on the jewelry he sells. Colored Gemstones is his answer to that demand. Full-color pictures, combined with a concise but informative text, cover the entire range of gemstones with special attention paid to their durability and care. Without the scientific jargon and technical detail found in so many gemstone books, Deasy explores the practical aspects of each stone and ties in some interesting historical accounts of their origins, names and harvesting.

about the authorPaul Deasy is an accredited jewelry professional with the Gemological Institute of America. His experience in the gemstone business began in his early days as a TV shopping channel host, and has since taken him around the world. Having visited and photographed mines in Australia, Tanzania and the United States, Paul shares with his audience his knowledge, and appreciation, of gems on a daily basis.

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Television978-1-937061-91-3Available 9.01.2011$16.95BRIO Press© 2011

Paperback5.5” x 8.5”224 Pages

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The Essential Armchair Guidebook to Winning SurvivorLarry Richardson

The reality TV show Survivor just completed its 21st season, and continues to enjoy an audience of about 13 million viewers each week. The Essential Armchair Guidebook for Winning Survivor is a tribute to this granddad of TV reality competition shows, and serves as the definitive guidebook, giving a step-by-step road map to winning the game. This book examines the winners and losers, extrapolating requirements to outwit, outlast, and outplay opponents. The Essential Armchair Guidebook for Winning Survivor is filled with strategies, tips, facts, trivia, and anecdotes from all 21 seasons, making it a great fan read and a better examination of strategy and social acceleration.

about the authorRichardson’s background is in Persuasion Theory, with a Master of Arts from California State University at Fullerton. He earned a PhD. from the University of Southern California with a dissertation in hostage negotiating. In 1975, Richardson wrote and directed “A Wild Boar in the Vineyard”, on the life of Martin Luther, the German reformer. The play won first prize from the Inland Theater League in Southern California. He currently owns a market research company in Cleveland, Tennessee.

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Television978-1-937061-91-3Available 9.01.2011$16.95BRIO Press© 2011

Paperback5.5” x 8.5”224 Pages

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Children’s Fable978-0-9825713-3-0Available 3.01.2011

$17.95Clifton Carriage House Press

© 2011

Printed Hardcover with Jacket9.25” x 10”

48 Pages

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The Hidden PrinceJeffrey E. Burkart

The Hidden Prince is a lushly illustrated allegory based on a parable of Søren Kierkegaard. The young prince of a beautiful kingdom sets out to bring his father, the King’s, love to his subjects, but because of his status, cannot reach them. He dons the clothes of a pauper and toils as a servant so that he can be close to the woman he loves. The Hidden Prince in turn earns the love of his people through his goodness and sincerity. Previously published as a children’s picture book, Jeffrey Burkart’s beloved story returns in this newly expanded version to bring the message of love to a young adult audience.

About the authorDr. Jeffrey E. Burkart is a nationally known teacher, author, speaker, dramatist, and musician who has more than 150 publications, including the first edition of The Hidden Prince, to his credit. He earned his PhD in Education from the University of Minnesota and is Artist-In Residence and Professor of Education, Emeritus at Concordia University, St. Paul, MN. He and his wife, Martha, have three grown sons and reside in Roseville, MN.

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Cooking978-0-9826687-6-4Available 3.01.2011$29.95BRIO Press© 2011

Printed Hardcover with Jacket8” x 8” 184 Pages

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For Every Season, There Is a PastaLinda Steidel

The For Every Season series continues with its second title, For Every Season, There is a Pasta. With recipes perfect for any occasion, Steidel creates gourmet pasta dishes that utilize fresh, organic ingredients, yet are also easy to create in home kitchens. With unique combinations and classic flavors, home chefs can enjoy endless meal ideas in this compendium of healthy and delicious pasta dishes celebrating the spirit of the seasons.

About the authorChef Linda Steidel is known for accessible and simple recipes created especially for the home cook. She received her degree in Art from Texas Tech, and holds a certificate from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Her love of food has led her all over the world, working under some of the cooking world’s most prestigious figures including Jo Bettoja and New York’s Peter Kump.

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Business 978-0-9826687-4-0Available 4.01.2011

$22.95BRIO Press

© 2010

Printed Hardcover with Jacket5.25” x 8” 192 Pages

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Navigating IntegrityAl Watts

Time and again, companies have landed permanently in the red and their practices often fail to align with their aims. With an economy in danger, surviving and thriving in the coming years will require a paradigm shift in modern business practices, starting with integrity.

Drawing on his career both inside corporations and as a veteran consultant, Al Watts presents a simple way to transform “business as usual” into business at its best. Focusing on integrity, and four integrity challenges that most organizations face, he poses practical questions and offers critical principles to help guide those aspiring to be effective leaders. Watts’ call to redefine integrity breathes new life into business as we know it and leaves readers with the tools to successfully navigate through the rough waters ahead.

About the authorAl Watts has 25 years of experience as an independent consultant helping leaders and organizations succeed by aligning people, systems and strategy. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and completed his graduate coursework in Organization Development at Bowling Green State University in Ohio.

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Adventure978-0-9826687-5-7Available 3.01.2011$22.95BRIO Press© 2010

Hardcover with Jacket5.5” x 8.5”304 Pages

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Praying DovePhyllis Jo Arnold

This adventurous saga with a gritty look at modern culture takes readers to the jungles of Central America where Praying Dove, a young woman just beginning to assume her role as ruler of the Corn People, meets her destiny. Intertwined with her story is that of Hope and Logan McKnight, a couple exploring the Caribbean on their private sailboat. Corrupt government officials, sunken treasure, and good friends draw them into a world where the ancient ways of healing are the only hope for a young man’s survival and where true love has the power to transform lives.

About the authorAfter practicing the healing arts for twenty years and raising her son, Phyllis Jo Arnold retired to embark on an adventurous voyage with her husband. For ten years, they journeyed in their small sailboat from Maine to Venezuela, covering thousands of miles and encountering countless dangers. On their travels in Central America, Phyllis came to love the simple way the native people there lived. She has studied their spiritual and healing techniques extensively. When not on the water, Phyllis enjoys backpacking in the Rockies, the Alps, and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Praying Dove draws from her experiences and is her first novel.

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Business 978-0-9662555-4-6Available 4.01.2011

$24.95Arte Maren, LLC

© 2010

Hardcover with Jacket6” x 9”

216 Pages

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The Natural Laws of Management: The Admin ScaleArte Maren

Respected author and businessman Arte Maren illuminates L. Ron Hubbard’s Administrative Scale of Importance in this groundbreaking new book. Through chapters spanning topics from organization and attitude to goals and purpose, Maren shows how to build a business through thorough understanding and alignment.

Balancing guidance with careful self-analysis, the author shows readers how to increase their ability to perceive end results, how to determine what’s truly important, and how to set personal standards that achieve goals. The Natural Laws of Management also helps readers coordinate and align their actions so they can build the momentum and power needed to succeed.

About the authorArte Maren has been an international keynote speaker, corporate trainer and private consultant on all facets of management for associations, corporations, business owners and professional practices for over 25 years. He has made extensive presentations to sales, management, manufacturing, professional and retail-related audiences. Traveling all over the world, Arte has appeared on radio and television in some eight countries and across the USA, on such shows as Larry King, Tom Snyder and Voice of America.

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Business978-0-615-33791-3Available 3.15.2011$23.00Corridor Media Group© 2010

Paperback6” x 9”216 Pages

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Beyond LuckJohn Langhorne

Beyond Luck streamlines the traditional idea of a business book by offering 75 short segments designed to help managers solve practical problems. Rather than continue linearly from front to back, Beyond Luck encourages readers to skip around according to their interests and create their own management consultation. With Langhorne’s insight and knowledge, managers looking for solutions in areas ranging from personal development to job loss will find all their most pressing questions answered.

About the authorJohn Langhorne started Langhorne Associates, his business consulting firm that specializes in helping leaders in both the private and non-profit sectors, in 1984. His experience has given him more than 25 years of knowledge of effective business practices. John has written dozens of articles on management, leadership, organizations, and personal development for his clients and as a columnist for the Corridor Business Journal.

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Gemology978-0-9821156-1-9Available 3.15.2011

$19.95Real Gems, LLC

© 2010

Printed Hardcover with Jacket6” x 9”

136 Pages

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OpalsPaul Deasy

Renowned gem expert Paul Deasy brings to life the fascinating world of opals. Part travelogue and part geologic study, Opals balances engaging narration with scientific information. Taking readers to the major opal deposits across the globe, Deasy explains the history of opal mining, how to judge opal quality, and an extensive reference section with gemological information even beyond the scope of opals. Appealing to jewelry enthusiasts and casual readers alike, Opals offers one of the most comprehensive looks at the subject in recent years.

About the authorPaul Deasy is an accredited jewelry professional with the Gemological Institute of America. His experience in the gemstone business began in his early days as a TV shopping channel host, and has since taken him around the world.

Having visited and photographed mines in Australia, Tanzania and the United States, Paul shares with his audience his knowledge, and appreciation of gems on a daily basis. To further his understanding of gem mining and jewelry production, he frequently travels to jewelry shows, including the International Gem and Mineral Show in Tucson, Arizona each February.

26 | Spring 2011

Children’s Adventure 978-0-9814731-4-7Available 4.01.2011$16.95Penelope Press© 2010

Printed Hardcover with Jacket11” x 8.5”40 Pages

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Gunther’s Great CampaignMark Johnson

Gunther’s Great Campaign tells the story of a king who finds himself without much to do when his kingdom experiences prosperity and peace. Determined to find some way to be useful, he launches a campaign for greatness so that his kingdom shall be the best in the world. Yet, not even greatness satisfies him; when it seems that Gunther will finally go too far, his subjects gently remind him that a great leader is one who is contented with even a boring, peaceful land. Told in enchanting prose, Gunther’s Great Campaign will delight readers with its humorous illustrations and lyrical style.

About the authorMark Johnson is founder of Penelope Press, an independent, home-based publishing company located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Building off his experience as a technical writer, Mark founded Penelope Press in 2008 to continue his line of music notation guidebooks and develop a series of picture books beginning with his first creative title in 2009, Triangle Top: The Tale of a Troubled Tribe. While written primarily for children, Mark’s stories are distinctive for their simultaneous handling of social, political, and philosophical topics that can be appreciated by more mature audiences.

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Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook & CureJamie KoufmanHealth, Diet & Nutrition$29.95978-0-9827083-1-6The Reflux Cookbooks, L.L.C.Printed Hardcover with Dust Jacket7” x 9” 216 pages

Reflux is the most important, the most misunderstood, and the most preventable disease in Western civilization. Studies estimate that 100 million Americans have reflux, many of whom are unaware of it, and many have been incorrectly diagnosed. Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook & Cure is the first book to offer a non-traditional diet to help cure reflux, as well as the best and worst foods for a reflux sufferer and a paradigm shift in reflux cooking. Dr. Koufman’s recipes use tasty fats as flavorings, not just as main ingredients and include a variety of dishes that prove living with reflux doesn’t mean living without delicious food.Dr. Jamie Koufman has

rekindled for us the physiologic link between the stomach and throat. Her contributions have redirected science and benefited the care of millions.

–Clarence Sasaki, M.D. Director, Head & Neck Unit Yale School of Medicine

Dr. Jamie Koufman is the-eminent reflux physician-scientist in the world. This cookbook is the culmination of the many years of her dedicated work on the subject of laryngopharyngeal reflux, focusing on how patients can modify their diets to better treat this insidious condition.

–Ramon A. Franco Jr., M.D. Director, Division of Laryngology, Harvard Medical School

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The FaithfulJonathan WeyerHorror/Religious Fiction$14.95978-0-9826687-0-2BRIO PressPaperback 5” x 8” 400 pages

Conflicted with his faith in God and the hypocrisy of the church, Aidan, an assistant pastor, is already a spiritual battleground. When he learns that his ex-fiancee was murdered in a possibly demonic ritual, he finds himself catapulted into an even deeper fight. Tormented by demonic threats and haunted spirits in the afterlife, Aidan becomes a medium that will hold the key to solving this murder mystery. As Anglican priests, paranormal investigators, and rogue law enforcement seek Aidan out, readers both secular and religious will find that The Faithful tears at the emotions and doubts of humankind.

Spine-tingling addition to the emerging genre of Christian horror.–Library Journal Starred Review

Weyer’s skill is unsurpassed. –Midwest Book Review

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Scar Tissue: Lessons From the World of EntrepreneurshipDaryl ErdmanBusinessPrice: $22.95978-0-9819290-4-0BRIO PressHardcover with Jacket6”x 9” / 300 pages

Café Firenze Cookbook:Food and Drink Recipies from the Tuscan SonsFabio Viviani and Jacopo FalleniCooking$29.99978-0-9819290-9-5BRIO PressPrinted Hardcover with Jacket8.5” x 9.3125” / 240 pages

Weaver of Song: The Birth of Silent NightMary Helene JacksonMusic History/Holiday$16.95978-0-9825713-0-9Clifton Carriage House PressHardcover with Dust Jacket10” x 10” / 36 pages

For Every Season, There is a SaladLinda SteidelCooking$29.95978-0-9826687-6-4BRIO PressHardcover with Jacket8” x 8” / 208 Pages

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Raising BrandonAmalia StarrParenting/Special Needs $16.95978-0-9821377-0-3Mountain Star PublishingPaperback5.5” x 8.5” / 240 pages

I Come FirstM. H. NicholasBusiness$21.95978-0-9826888-0-9Barely Lit Spaces PublicationsHardcover with Jacket5.5” x 8.5” / 280 pages

Can God See Me In The Dark?Neal LozanoReligion/Family$14.95978-1-883551-45-2Maple Corners PressPrinted Hardcover 11” x 8.5” / 32 pages

What Can I Give God? Neal LozanoReligion/Family$14.95978-1-883551-52-0Maple Corners PressPrinted Hardcover11” x 8.5” / 32 pages

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