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AMERICAN PHAROAH 1The Untold Story of the Triple Crown Winner's Legendary RiseJoe Drape

THE ART OF TOUGH 10Barbara Boxer

DEVIATE 13Beau Lotto

ELLE & COACH 17Diabetes, the Fight for My Daughter's Life, and the Dog Who Changed EverythingStefany Shaheen with Mark Dagostino

THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF AMERICA AT WAR 16Untold Tales from Yorktown to FallujahKenneth C. Davis

HOW FAR CAN YOU GO? 3My 25-Year Quest to Walk AgainJohn Maclean with Mark Tabb

I'M YOUR BIGGEST FAN 11Kate Coyne

INDESTRUCTIBLE 5Pappy Gunn’s Quest to Rescue His Family and How It Changed the Course of WWIIJohn R. Bruning

THE LAZY GURU'S GUIDE TO LIFE 12A Mindful Approach to Achieving More by Doing LessLaurence Shorter

MY LOST BROTHERS 8The Untold Story by the Yarnell Hill Fire’s Lone SurvivorBrendan McDonough with Stephan Talty

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY 9A NovelLeigh Himes

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS 15A NovelAlison Sweeney

PERFORMANCE BREAKTHROUGH 2A Radical Approach to Success at WorkCathy Salit

THE PROGRAM 621 Days to a Stronger, Slimmer, Sexier YouJessie Pavelka

SHRILL 7Notes from a Loud WomanLindy West

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TRUFFLE BOY 14My Unexpected Journey Through the Exotic Food UndergroundIan Purkayastha with Kevin West

WAYLON 4Tales of My Outlaw DadTerry Jennings with David Thomas

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American PharoahThe Untold Story of the Triple Crown Winner's Legendary Rise

Hachette Books

Joe Drape

9780316268844

Mauro DiPreta, Ashley Yancey

ON SALE DATE: April 5, 2016

ANNOUNCED FIRST PRINT:

100,000

$27.00 ($32.50 CAN)HARDCOVER BOOK6" x 9" / 256 pages

DESCRIPTION:History was made at the 2015 Belmont Stakes when AmericanPharoah won the Triple Crown, the first since Affirmed in 1978. Asmagnificent as the champion is, the team behind him has been all toohuman while on the road to immortality.

Written by an award-winning New York Times sportswriter, AMERICANPHAROAH is the definitive account not only of how the ethereal colt won theKentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes, but how he changed lives.

Through extensive interviews, Drape explores the making of an exceptionalracehorse, chronicling key events en route to history. Covering everything fromthe flamboyant owner’s successful track record, the jockey’s earlier heartbreakinglosses, and the Hall of Fame trainer’s intensity, Drape paints a stirring portrait ofa horse for the ages and the people around him.

KEY SELLING POINTS:• Only twelve horses have ever won the Triple Crown.• Publication to coincide with 2016 Kentucky Derby.• Drape is the leading expert on horseracing, and appears frequently on nationalnetwork television and broadcast radio.• Titles such as Secretariat and The Eighty-Dollar Champion show a hunger forthese great stories.

MARKETING & PUBLICITY PLANS:• National Publicity Campaign including Print, Broadcast and Online Media• Dedicated Landing Page• Special "Derby Day" and Triple Crown Social Media Campaign

ALSO AVAILABLE:Audio / ISBN: 9781478939399 / Price: $35.00 ($39.00 CAN)Ebook / ISBN: 9780316268837 / Price: $13.99 ($13.99 CAN)

Joe Drape is the New York Times bestselling author of Our Boys. Ajournalist with the New York Times, he is a two-time Eclipse Award-winner for outstanding coverage in thoroughbred racing. He lives inNew York City with his wife and son.

CARTON QUANTITY: 10

BISAC CATEGORIES:SPORTS & RECREATION / Horse RacingBIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Sports

EXCLUSIVE TERRITORIES:WORLD ALL LANGUAGES

EDITOR:Mauro DiPreta, Ashley Yancey

http://soldiers-first.com/

facebook.com/joe.drape

Follow on Twitter @joedrape

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Performance BreakthroughA Radical Approach to Success at Work

Hachette Books

Cathy Salit

9780316382489

Stacy Creamer



50,000


DESCRIPTION:In To Sell Is Human, Daniel Pink devotes an entire chapter to CathySalit's work. Now, Salit—an evangelist for creativity, communication,and innovation in the workplace—provides the tools to seizeopportunities and completely transform how we perform at work.

Whether you're navigating your way on a new team, expanding your leadershiprole, or just trying to get heard in a meeting, you're facing the kind of workplacechallenge we all run into sooner or later: you need to elevate your performance. In PERFORMANCE BREAKTHROUGH, Salit helps you hone your listening,relationship, and communication skills, build a healthy work environment, andgrow as a leader by artfully blending techniques from theatrical performance withthe new science of performative psychology. The combination of her case studiesand practical exercises will help you deliver exceptional results.

KEY SELLING POINTS:• “Contains unique, timely and valuable material for leaders navigating theseturbulent times."—Mike Canning, CEO, Duke Corporate Education.• Salit’s client list reads like a “Who’s Who,” including Coca Cola, The U.S.Olympic Team, Nike, and dozens more, reaching 15,000+ people per annum.

MARKETING & PUBLICITY PLANS:• National Publicity Campaign• Tie-in with Author's Speaking and Workshop Schedule• Blogger Outreach• Social Media Campaign• Digital Campaign through LinkedIn• Prepublication Newsletter Feature Placement with Performance of A Lifetimeand its clients

ALSO AVAILABLE:Ebook / ISBN: 9780316382472 / Price: $13.99 ($13.99 CAN)

Cathy Rose Salit is the CEO of Performance of a Lifetime. Her clientsinclude Nike, American Express, Chanel, Pfizer, and Jet Blue. Asought-after speaker, coach, singer, and comedy improviser, Salithas been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, andWired. She lives in New York City.

CARTON QUANTITY: 10

BISAC CATEGORIES:BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Careers /GeneralBUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Motivational

AUTHOR'S RESIDENCE:New York, NY


EDITOR:Stacy Creamer

www.performanceofalifetime.com

facebook.com/performlifetime

Follow on Twitter @performlifetime

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How Far Can You Go?My 25-Year Quest to Walk Again

Hachette Books

John Maclean with Mark Tabb

9780316262859

Stacy Creamer

ON SALE DATE: March 29, 2016


35,000


DESCRIPTION:An inspirational memoir by a man who became an elite wheelchairathlete after suffering a catastrophic spinal injury and who finallywalked again 25 years after his accident.

After two years of intense physical therapy following his crippling accident, JohnMaclean set a new course for himself when his father encouraged him to embracehis new reality and asked: "How far can you go?" Inspired, Maclean became thefirst paraplegic to complete the Ironman World Championship and swim theEnglish Channel.

Yet he longed for one more victory: to walk on the beach with his family, holdinghis wife's hand. Through a radical therapy, he retrained his muscles to stand andwalk again after 25 years in a wheelchair. HOW FAR CAN YOU GO? is hisamazing story.

KEY SELLING POINTS:• Maclean kicks off his first 6-week USA/Canada keynote tour appearances inCalifornia, launching the Challenged Athletes Foundation Triathalon event on4/2/16. Cities include New York, Toronto, Chicago, Boston, Phoenix, Nashville,San Diego, with more to come.• In the bestselling tradition of triumph-over-adversity books such as Life WithoutLimits and Crashing Through.

MARKETING & PUBLICITY PLANS:• National Publicity Campaign, including Print and Online Media• Tie-in with Author's Scheduled 6-week Keynote Appearances and FoundationWork• Targeted Blogger and Social-Media Influencer Outreach• Social Media Campaign

John Maclean is a Paralympian and was the first wheelchair athleteto complete the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Championship.He is the founder of The John Maclean Foundation and lives inAustralia with his family.

Mark Tabb has authored/co-authored more than 25 books,including Running For My Life, with U.S Olympian Lopez Lomong,and the #1 bestseller Mistaken Identity.

CARTON QUANTITY: 10

BISAC CATEGORIES:BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / SportsSPORTS & RECREATION / Olympics &Paralympics

AUTHOR'S RESIDENCE:Penrith, Australia

EXCLUSIVE TERRITORIES:US, TERRITORIES, DEPENDENCIES,PHILIPPINES AND CANADA


www.johnmaclean.com.au

facebook.com/johnmacleanfndn

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WaylonTales of My Outlaw Dad

Hachette Books

Terry Jennings with David Thomas

9780316390118

Paul Whitlatch



50,000


DESCRIPTION:Outlaw country music icon Waylon Jennings' son, Terry, provides anintimate and revealing look at the life and times of his father, on andoff the stage.

Born when Waylon was only nineteen years old, Terry grew up more like Waylon’sbrother. On the road together, they toured with legends such as Johnny Cash,Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson, leading a reckless lifestyle centered aroundmusic, hard drugs, and women. Critical acclaim, bestselling albums, and sold-outtours were at times overshadowed by the darker aspects of fame, from drug use towomanizing to debt and depression.

Debunking myths and sharing stories never before told, WAYLON is a loving andstrikingly honest portrait of a father by his son, one that will resonate forgenerations of fans.

KEY SELLING POINTS:• Waylon Jennings is an iconic figure in country music who defined the “outlaw”movement; he is a Grammy winner, Country Music Hall of Fame member, and hassold millions of albums.• Includes personal photos, as well as stories and insights never before told.

MARKETING & PUBLICITY PLANS:• National Publicity Campaign• Outreach to Music Fans and Festival Attendees• Father's Day Gift Guide Outreach• Extensive Music Radio On-Air Giveaway Campaign• Sponsored Promotion with Music Streaming Sites• Social Media Campaign


Terry Jennings is CEO and founder of Korban Music Group LLC, amanagement, consulting and publishing company. Terry lives nearWaco, Texas.

David Thomas is a New York Times bestselling author of severalbooks and lives near Fort Worth, Texas.

CARTON QUANTITY: 10

BISAC CATEGORIES:BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY /Composers & MusiciansBIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY /Personal Memoirs

AUTHOR'S RESIDENCE:Waco, TX


EDITOR:Paul Whitlatch

facebook.com/TVJennings

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IndestructiblePappy Gunn’s Quest to Rescue His Family and How It Changed the Course ofWWII

Hachette Books

John R. Bruning

9780316339407

Ashley Yancey, Mauro DiPreta

ON SALE DATE: May 3, 2016


75,000


DESCRIPTION:This little-known WWII story introduces a renegade pilot whosepersonal mission to rescue his family from a POW camp changedmodern air warfare forever.

December, 1941: Manila is invaded, and US citizen and Philippines Airlinesmanager, Pappy Gunn, is ordered to fly key military command out of the country,leaving his family at home. So Gunn was miles away when the Japanese capturedhis wife and children, placing them in an internment camp where they faceddisease, abuse, and starvation.

Gunn spent three years trying to rescue them. His exploits became legend as herevolutionized the art of air warfare, devising his own weaponry, missions, andcombat strategies. By the end of the war, Pappy's ingenuity and flair forinnovation helped transform MacArthur's air force into the scourge of the Pacific.

KEY SELLING POINTS:• Sony Pictures has bought the film rights, with Saving Private Ryan’s MarkGordon slated to produce.• This rousing, against-all-odds true story of family love taps the WWII, history,and inspiration market.• Powerful read and great gift for Father’s Day.• Includes photographs, some from the family archives.

MARKETING & PUBLICITY PLANS:• National Publicity Campaign, including Print, Broadcast and Online Media• Prepublication Author Meet & Greet• Targeted Outreach to WWII, Military, and History Outlets• Father's Day Guide Guide Outreach• Digital Advertising Campaign• Extensive Bookseller Reading Copy Campaign• Dedicated Landing Page and Social Media Campaign


John R. Bruning has co-authored several critically acclaimed NewYork Times bestsellers. He is also well-traveled as an embeddedcombat correspondent. Bruning is the recipient of many awards,including the prestigious 2010 Thomas Jefferson Award. John livesin Independence, Oregon, and has two children.

CARTON QUANTITY: 10

BISAC CATEGORIES:HISTORY / Military / World War II

AUTHOR'S RESIDENCE:Independence, Oregon


EDITOR:Ashley Yancey, Mauro DiPreta

theamericanwarrior.com

facebook.com/john.r.bruning

Follow on Twitter @johnrbruning

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The Program21 Days to a Stronger, Slimmer, Sexier You

Hachette Books

Jessie Pavelka

9780316266567

Stacy Creamer



75,000

$26.00 ($31.50 CAN)HARDCOVER BOOK7-1/2" x 9-1/4" / 224 pages

DESCRIPTION:From Jessie Pavelka, the online trainer on NBC's The Biggest Loser, comes THEPROGRAM a practical guide for losing weight and living well based on fouressential building blocks he's found to be key to lasting success.

In THE PROGRAM, Jessie Pavelka details a comprehensive guide to total healththrough Movement, Food, Mind Power, and Connecting. He delivers highintensity interval training exercises that yield quick results; provides readers withflavorful recipes that are high protein and low glycemic; explains how a blend ofyoga, biometrics, and mindfulness can enhance well-being; and emphasizes theimportance of the support of friends and family in maintaining THE PROGRAM

Simply put, this Biggest Loser trainer’s book will be a sane, positive, multi-pronged way to lose weight and achieve good health by making small changes,finding balance, and getting back to basics.

KEY SELLING POINTS:• Pavelka has an incredibly impressive, and growing, social media platform, withover 636,000 followers across all of his accounts.• In addition to his NBC primetime show, Pavelka often speaks at health exposthroughout the USA and Canada.• Illustrated with black-and-white photos throughout.


Jessie Pavelka is a fitness expert and TV Host. In the UK he hashosted two inspirational weight loss shows Obese: A Year to Save MyLife and Fat: The Fight of My Life, both for Sky TV. He is the onlinetrainer for NBC's The Biggest Loser.

Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Jessie divides his time between LosAngeles and London.

CARTON QUANTITY: 10

BISAC CATEGORIES:HEALTH & FITNESS / Diet & Nutrition /Weight Loss

AUTHOR'S RESIDENCE:Los Angeles, CA

EXCLUSIVE TERRITORIES:WORLD ENGLISH


www.jessiepavelka.com

facebook.com/JessiePavelka

Follow on Twitter @JessiePavelka

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ShrillNotes from a Loud Woman

Hachette Books

Lindy West

9780316348409




75,000


DESCRIPTION:Hailed by Lena Dunham as an “essential (and hilarious) voice forwomen,” Lindy West is ferociously witty and outspoken, tacklingtopics as varied as pop culture, social justice and body image. Herempowering work has garnered a coast-to-coast audience that eagerlyawaits SHRILL, her highly-anticipated literary debut.

West has rocked readers in work published everywhere from The Guardian to GQto This American Life. She is a catalyst for a national conversation in a worldwhere not all stories are created equal and not every body is treated with equalrespect. SHRILL is comprised of a series of essays that bravely shares her life,including her transition from quiet to feminist-out-loud, coming of age in apopular culture that is hostile to women (especially fat, funny women) and howkeeping quiet is not an option for any of us.

KEY SELLING POINTS:• West has been praised by the likes of Junot Diaz and Lena Dunham, writtenabout in The New Yorker, on CNN, and FX’s Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell.• West’s 2015 This American Life story about confronting an internet troll wentviral, becoming one of the most shared and commented-on pieces ever.• In January 2015, Lindy was named one of the “Internet’s Most Fascinating” byCosmopolitan Magazine.

MARKETING & PUBLICITY PLANS:• National Publicity Campaign, including Print, Broadcast, and Online Media• Prepublication Buzz Campaign• Select Author Appearances: Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, New York• Tie-In with Author's Speaking Schedule• Author Blog Tour• Social Media Campaign• IndieBound Effort: Reading Copy Mailing; Digital White Box Mailing


Lindy West is an American writer, editor, and performer. She writesa weekly column for The Guardian, is a culture writer for GQMagazine and GQ.com and is the founder and editor of I Believe You| It's Not Your Fault, an advice blog for teens. Lindy lives with herhusband in Seattle.

CARTON QUANTITY: 10

BISAC CATEGORIES:SOCIAL SCIENCE / Feminism & FeministTheoryHUMOR / Form / Essays

AUTHOR'S RESIDENCE:Seattle, Washington



lindywest.net

facebook.com/thelindywest

Follow on Twitter @thelindywest

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My Lost BrothersThe Untold Story by the Yarnell Hill Fire’s Lone Survivor

Hachette Books

Brendan McDonough with Stephan Talty

9780316308182

Stacy Creamer



50,000


DESCRIPTION:In this gripping memoir, the sole survivor of the disastrous 2013 firein Yarnell, Arizona recalls the natural disaster that took the lives of 19"hotshots"—firefighters trained specifically to battle wildfires.

Brendan McDonough was on the verge of becoming an inveterate heroin addictwhen he decided to enlist in Granite Mountain, an elite hotshot crew of wildlandfirefighters based in Arizona. Thanks to his crew’s firm but loving encouragement,McDonough made the cut and battled many extreme blazes alongside hisnewfound “brothers,” receiving a life with purpose as part of a team. Then, onJune 30, 2013, during a fire at which McDonough was serving as lookout, a freakinferno trapped and killed all 19 members of his crew. MY LOST BROTHERStraces McDonough’s minute-by-minute account of witnessing his fellow hotshots’brave, selfless battle—as well as its aftermath.

KEY SELLING POINTS:• The first truly eyewitness account of the Yarnell tragedy.• Film optioned by Conde Nast Entertainment and Ken Nolan, screenwriter forBlack Hawk Down.• Includes never-before-seen personal photos.

MARKETING & PUBLICITY PLANS:• National Publicity Campaign, including Print, Broadcast and Online Media• Tie-In with Author’s Keynote Speeches and Schedule• Outreach to Supporters, Constituents, and Organizations• Print and Digital Advertising Campaign• Sponsored Social Media Campaign• Dedicated Website


Brendan McDonough is the only survivor of the 2013 fire at Yarnelland is involved in numerous non-profits including Carry the Load.He lives in Prescott, Arizona.

Stephan Talty is the co-author of A Captain's Duty, which was thebasis for the film Captain Phillips, and wrote the New York Times bestseller Empire of Blue Water. He lives in Montclair, New Jersey.

CARTON QUANTITY: 10

BISAC CATEGORIES:BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY /Personal MemoirsNATURE / Natural Disasters

AUTHOR'S RESIDENCE:Prescott, Arizona; New York, NY



facebook.com/brendan.j.mcdonough

Follow on Twitter @BMcDonough20

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The One That Got AwayA Novel

Hachette Books

Leigh Himes

9780316305730

Stacy Creamer



50,000


DESCRIPTION:In this irresistible debut novel, a freak accident allows a wife andmother to explore the alluring alternative of the Road Not Taken.

Abbey Lahey is a married, harried working mother of two, struggling to make endsmeet in a blue-collar suburb of Philadelphia. When a freak tumble down aNordstrom escalator lands her in an alternate reality, Abbey finds herself happilymarried to the one who got away—a dashing Philly blueblood she met briefly yearsearlier—and living a Cinderella life of privilege and luxury.

It's everything Abbey ever dreamed of. Or is it? At first dazzled by the clothes, thepenthouse, the nannies, and the glittering social functions, Abbey begins noticingtroubling flaws in her new fourteen-carat life...and wonders what happened to thepeople she left behind. Torn between two different realities, Abbey takesincreasingly dramatic steps to reclaim herself—whoever that may be.

KEY SELLING POINTS:• Perfect for fans of contemporary fiction by Elin Hilderbrand, Liane Moriarty,and Emily Giffin.• Himes has worked in public relations for fourteen years and is eager to share herdebut-author journey with her network of influencers.

MARKETING & PUBLICITY PLANS:• National Publicity Campaign• Select Author Appearances, including Prepublication Bookseller Meet & GreetOpportunities• Summer Reading Round-Up Outreach• Author Blog Tour• Shelf Awareness Galley-Grabber Ad• Digital Advertising Campaign


Leigh Himes has spent fourteen years working in the publicrelations field. Born and raised in Greensboro, NC, she now livesjust outside Philadelphia with her husband and two children.

CARTON QUANTITY: 10

BISAC CATEGORIES:FICTION / Contemporary WomenFICTION / General

AUTHOR'S RESIDENCE:Philadelphia, PA



www.leighhimes.com

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Follow on Twitter @lhimesauthor

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The Art of ToughHachette Books

Barbara Boxer

9780316311465


ON SALE DATE: June 7, 2016


65,000


DESCRIPTION:“One goal of this memoir is to inspire people to fight for change. Ittakes what I call the Art of Tough and I’ve had to do it all my life.”—Senator Barbara Boxer

Barbara Boxer has made her mark, combining compassionate advocacy withscrappiness in a political career spanning more than three decades. Now, retiringfrom the Senate, she continues the work to which she’s dedicated 30 years inCongress. Her memoir, THE ART OF TOUGH, shares her provocative andtouching recollections of service, and cements her commitment to the fight forwomen, families, quality, environmental protection, all in a peaceful world.

Sometimes lauded, sometimes vilified, but always standing tough, Boxer hasfought for what is right even when her personal convictions conflicted with herparty or the majority rule.

KEY SELLING POINTS:• Boxer has a one-million-person e-newsletter list and a 60,000-person snailmail list.• Though retiring in January 2016, Boxer will play a significant role in theconversation regarding the 2016 Presidential Election.• “Art of Tough” themed lecture tour will launch in 2016.

MARKETING & PUBLICITY PLANS:• National Publicity Campaign, including Print, Broadcast and Online Media• Selected Author Appearances Coordinated with Author’s Keynote Speeches andSchedule• Outreach to Supporters, Constituents, and Supporting Organizations• Print and Digital Advertising Campaign• Academic Marketing• Sponsored Social Media Campaign


Barbara Levy Boxer is the junior United States Senator fromCalifornia, serving since 1993. A lifelong Democrat, she previouslyserved in the U.S. House of Representatives for ten years from1983-1993. Married for over fifty years, she lives in California whereshe raised two children and has four grandchildren.

CARTON QUANTITY: 10

BISAC CATEGORIES:BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY /Personal MemoirsBIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY /Political

AUTHOR'S RESIDENCE:California



www.boxer.senate.gov

facebook.com/senatorboxer

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I'm Your Biggest FanHachette Books

Kate Coyne

9780316306270

Ashley Yancey, Mauro DiPreta

ON SALE DATE: June 14, 2016


50,000


DESCRIPTION:The Executive Editor of People Magazine provides an unfiltered andhilarious look at her life alongside the rich and famous, as she revealshow being a fan-girl lead to celebrity close encounters she could onlydream of growing up.

From the NY Post’s “Page Six” to Good Housekeeping and now People, KateCoyne has spent years on the front lines of the entertainment industry, feedingour insatiable appetite for celebrity news and gossip. I'M YOUR BIGGEST FANchronicles her journey from red-carpet reporter to upper-level editor and thecountless surreal, surprising, and awkward interactions she had with stars alongthe way. Featuring A-listers such as Michael Douglas (who warned her abouttabloid reporting), Tom Cruise (whose behavior will surprise you) and Tom Hanks(who, yes, is wonderful) Coyne’s stories reveal insights about pop culture’s biggesticons—and the journalist who has followed their every move.

KEY SELLING POINTS:• Coyne is able to harness the huge reach of People Magazine (circ. over 3 million),People.com and its various social media platforms.• Coyne has a long list of contacts and influencers who will help promote.• A perfect addition to summer reading lists for celebrity gossip enthusiasts.

MARKETING & PUBLICITY PLANS:• National Publicity Campaign, including Print, Broadcast, and Online Media• Prepublication Author Meet & Greets• Summer Reading Round-up Outreach• Select Author Appearances• Digital Advertising including People.com• Goodreads Campaign• Social Media Campaign, including Sponsored Posts


Kate Coyne was born and raised in New York City and is a graduateof Oxford University. She has spent two decades working as ajournalist and editor in the entertainment industry. She is currentlythe Executive Editor of People magazine and lives in Westchesterwith her husband and two children.

CARTON QUANTITY: 10

BISAC CATEGORIES:BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY /Personal MemoirsBIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Editors,Journalists, Publishers

AUTHOR'S RESIDENCE:Pelham, NY


EDITOR:Ashley Yancey, Mauro DiPreta

Follow on Twitter @KatePeople

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The Lazy Guru's Guide to LifeA Mindful Approach to Achieving More by Doing Less

Hachette Books

Laurence Shorter

9780316348706

Stacy Creamer, Lauren Hummel

ON SALE DATE: July 12, 2016


30,000

$20.00 ($24.00 CAN)HARDCOVER BOOK5-1/4" x 8" / 224 pages

DESCRIPTION:Are you stressed out, feel like you’re in a creative rut, or are havingtrouble taming your inner control freak? Welcome to THE LAZYGURU'S GUIDE TO LIFE, an innovative, inspiring, and illustratedguide to effortless and mindful self-improvement.

The concept of being lazy goes back thousands of years. It's what the Chinesesages call Wu Wei or "no trying," a natural way of being—a flow state —where thebody is relaxed and attention is focused. So if your world seems like it’s spinningtoo fast and can’t be stopped, the Lazy Guru is here to show you how anyone canbe effortlessly creative and return themselves to flow without years of meditationor therapy. Through a series of games and activities, Shorter provides readers withpractical problem-solving skills; down-to-earth means for restoring inspiration,relaxation and creativity; and, above all else, peace of mind.

KEY SELLING POINTS:• Quirky yet steeped in tradition and aligned with the popular mindfulnessmovement.• Full of playful exercises plus illustrations by award-winning artist MagaliCharrier that will motivate and inspire readers.

MARKETING & PUBLICITY PLANS:• National Publicity Campaign• Social Media Campaign• Blogger Outreach• Sample Pages for Solicitation• Shareable Graphics for Social Media Campaign• Finished Copy Mailing with Lazy Guru Doorknob Hanger


Laurence Shorter is a British author, coach, and stand-up comedian.In his quest to attain true happiness, he has authored a bestsellingbook in the UK (The Optimist: One Man's Search for the BrighterSide of Life), trained as an astrologer, and traveled the worldconsulting to global organizations. He currently lives in a spiritualcommunity outside London.

CARTON QUANTITY: 10

BISAC CATEGORIES:BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Inspiration &Personal GrowthSELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General

AUTHOR'S RESIDENCE:London, England


EDITOR:Stacy Creamer, Lauren Hummel

facebook.com/laurence.shorter

Follow on Twitter @lmshorter

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DeviateHachette Books

Beau Lotto

9780316300193


ON SALE DATE: August 23, 2016


100,000


DESCRIPTION:Beau Lotto, a world-renowned neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and two-time TED speaker, shows us that understanding how we perceive theworld will open up our ability to create and innovate.

Lotto answers the millennia-old question of whether humans see reality or not.We don't. This fundamental revelation shows that everything we know is filteredby context and by each individual's past experiences. Through case studies,history, and cutting-edge science, DEVIATE shows us how understandingperception can allow us to change our brains, unshackle ourselves from the past,and unleash creativity, growth, and inspiration.

“Understanding the brain is every bit as challenging as understanding the cosmos,and Beau Lotto’s impact could ultimately be as important as Carl Sagan’s.”–Dale Purves, Geller Professor of Neurobiology, Duke Institute for Brain Sciences

KEY SELLING POINTS:• Seeing is Not Believing: Lotto was the leading authority when the#WhatColorIsTheDress controversy went viral.• Beau's main-stage TED talks have garnered nearly five million views.• Beau is a corporate and motivational speaker who helps companies, museums,and other institutions foster creativity and change.

MARKETING & PUBLICITY PLANS:• National Publicity Campaign, including Print, Radio, and Online Media• Public Radio Features• Select Appearances• Extensive Reading Copy Initiative• Tie-in with Author's Scheduled Workshops, Keynote Addresses, and OtherConference Appearances• Social Media Campaign

ALSO AVAILABLE:Audio / ISBN: 9781478909163 / Price: $30.00 ($33.00 CAN)Large Print Edition / ISBN: 9780316269926 / Price: $30.00 ($33.00 CAN)Ebook / ISBN: 9780316300179 / Price: $14.99 ($14.99 CAN)

Beau Lotto, professor of Neuroscience at University College London,is a world-renowned neuroscientist who specializes in the biologyand psychology of perception. Conducting and presenting researchon human perception and behavior for more than 25 years, Beau haspublished more than 60 publications and two academic books. Hecurrently resides in Oxford, England.

CARTON QUANTITY: 10

BISAC CATEGORIES:SCIENCE / Life Sciences / NeuroscienceSELF-HELP / General

AUTHOR'S RESIDENCE:Oxford, England



http://www.lottolab.org/

facebook.com/beau.lotto

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Truffle BoyMy Unexpected Journey Through the Exotic Food Underground

Hachette Books

Ian Purkayastha with Kevin West

9780316383950

Stacy Creamer



50,000


DESCRIPTION:In the vein of Blood, Bones & Butter, this is the story of IanPurkayastha, deemed “The Prince of Truffles” by Forbes, who becamean expert in highly-desired specialty foods and built a devotedclientele of New York's chicest chefs and restaurateurs.

A self-described oddball kid from Arkansas, Purkayastha found his true callingwhen at age 15 he tasted a truffle. An instant passion for the delicacy sparked animprobable yet remarkable journey as a truffle supplier in the dynamic andsometimes shady world of the exotic food trade. Today, at age 22, Ian has built amulti-million dollar specialty food company with clients as renowned as Jean-Georges Vongerichten and David Chang. As “farm-to-table” becomes “forest-to-table,” TRUFFLE BOY provides a unique view into the world of luxury sourcing,while delivering a coming of age story that will charm foodies and businessreaders alike.

KEY SELLING POINTS:• Purkayastha is well known in the exotic food and restaurant business; he hasbeen profiled by Forbes, W Magazine, Eater NY, and is writing a column for Vice.com• Purkayastha’s fascinating story of success at a young age will be of particularappeal to millennials.• Includes recipes from the author.

MARKETING & PUBLICITY PLANS:• National Publicity Campaign• Local Author Appearances• Food Blogger Outreach• Shelf Awareness Galley-Grabber Ad• Special Bookseller "Foodie" Galley Mailing• Signed Finished Copy Mailing to Author's Contacts• Seeding Food and Wine Festivals in Advance of Publication


Ian Purkayastha is the creator and owner of Regalis. He writes the“Dealer’s Choice” column for Vice.com. He lives in New York City.

Kevin West is the author of Saving the Season and has writtenarticles for Saveur, Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, and W magazine. Helives in Los Angeles, California.

CARTON QUANTITY: 10

BISAC CATEGORIES:BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY /CulinaryBIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY /Personal Memoirs




regalisfoods.com

facebook.com/ian.purkayastha

Follow on Twitter @IanPurkayastha

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Opportunity KnocksA Novel

Hachette Books

Alison Sweeney

9780316261609

Stacy Creamer



25,000

$14.99 ($17.99 CAN)TRADE PAPERBACK5-1/4" x 8" / 320 pages

DESCRIPTION:OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS for a fledgling make-up artist as AlisonSweeney-actress, TV host, producer, and author-delivers her thirdnovel, featuring the most tyrannical boss since The Devil Wears Prada.

Alex Cleary lands a dream job doing make-up for Hillary P.—a culinary star with amillion-dollar lifestyle empire and reputation for being very challenging. It's aonce-in-a-lifetime chance and provides a steady paycheck.

But when Alex inadvertently violates the confidentiality clause of her contract, herdream opportunity turns to dust: She's on the hook for a million bucks—unlessshe can squash the problem within 72 hours. With help from a Hollywoodheartthrob, Alex concocts an elaborate scheme that just might get her off thehook. But everything will have to run precisely to plan, and the clock is alreadyticking.

KEY SELLING POINTS:• Sweeney mines the behind-the-scenes TV milieu she's known and loved for 20years; reviewers (and readers) respond.• Pitch-perfect writing, to charm readers of commercial women's fiction like MaryKay Andrews and Sophie Kinsella.• Sweeney stars in Hallmark Channel's ratings-bonanza Murder She Baked TVmovie franchise, based on Joanna Fluke's novels.

MARKETING & PUBLICITY PLANS:• National Publicity Campaign, including Print, Broadcast, and Online Media• Select Author Appearances• Social Media Campaign• Goodreads Advertising and Giveaway Promotion• Preorder Campaign: Win a Skype Chat with Author Alison Sweeney• Book Club and #BFFRead Promotion


Alison Sweeney is an award-winning actress, producer, director, TVhost, and author of four previous books including the two novelsScared Scriptless and The Star Attraction. She makes time to giveback to the community, serving as the Fitness Ambassador to City ofHope and an Ambassador to Stand Up 2 Cancer. Sweeney lives inLos Angeles with her family.

CARTON QUANTITY: 20

BISAC CATEGORIES:FICTION / Contemporary WomenFICTION / Romance / Contemporary

AUTHOR'S RESIDENCE:Los Angeles, CA



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The Hidden History of America at WarUntold Tales from Yorktown to Fallujah

Hachette Books

Kenneth C. Davis

9780316348355

Paul Whitlatch



20,000

$16.99 ($20.49 CAN)TRADE PAPERBACK5-1/2" x 8-1/4" / 416 pages

DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed author Kenneth C. Davis takes on America’s iconic warstories in THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF AMERICA AT WAR—now inpaperback.

In prose that will remind you of "the best teacher you ever had" (People), Davisbrings to life six emblematic battles, revealing untold tales that span our nation'shistory, from the Revolutionary War to Iraq. Along the way, he illuminates why wego to war, who fights, the grunt's-eye view of combat, and how these conflictsreshaped our military and national identity.

From the Battle of Yorktown (1781), where a fledgling America learned hardlessons about what kind of military it needed to survive, to Fallujah (2004), whichepitomized the dawn of the privatization of war, Davis’ book is an "informative,readable compendium of the many fallacies of modern warfare" (Kirkus).

KEY SELLING POINTS:• Includes the Battle of Yorktown (1781); the Siege of Petersburg, VA (1864);Balangiga, Philippines (1901); the Battle of Berlin (1945); Hue, Vietnam (1968);and Fallujah, Iraq (2004); each section includes a timeline and an "Aftermath"which profiles some of the major players in each conflict.• Davis is a media favorite; he’s appeared many times on CNN, MSNBC, CBS’s TheEarly Show, Fox and Friends, and National Public Radio.

MARKETING & PUBLICITY PLANS:• National Publicity Campaign• Special Radio Interview and Holiday Sweepstakes Promotion• Blogger Outreach• Social Media Campaign• Goodreads Campaign

Kenneth C. Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of theDon't Know Much About® series with more than four million copiesin print worldwide. Davis is a frequent media guest on nationaltelevision and radio; he has written for the Op-Ed page of the NewYork Times, and been a commentator on NPR's All ThingsConsidered. He posts regularly at DontKnowMuch.com and makes"virtual visits" to schools, libraries, and other audiences.

CARTON QUANTITY: 20

BISAC CATEGORIES:HISTORY / Military / United States



EDITOR:Paul Whitlatch

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facebook.com/kendavisdontknowmuch

Follow on Twitter @Kennethcdavis

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Elle & CoachDiabetes, the Fight for My Daughter's Life, and the Dog Who ChangedEverything

Hachette Books

Stefany Shaheen with Mark Dagostino

9780316258753




20,000

$15.99 ($19.49 CAN)TRADE PAPERBACK5-1/4" x 8" / 256 pages

DESCRIPTION:"Much more than a heartwarming story about a triumphant little girland her amazing dog. It's a book about never giving up hope."—Michael J. Fox, actor, producer, and activist

ELLE & COACH is the true story of a Type-A mom struggling to care for adaughter who has Type 1 diabetes and of the incredible service dog who changestheir lives for the better.

Stefany Shaheen tries everything to manage her daughter Elle's deadly andunpredictable disease. Overcoming the skepticism that a dog can provide answersthat medical science is still seeking, the family finds a resounding sense of peaceand reassurance through Coach's near miraculous abilities as a medic-alert dog,specially trained to detect dangerous changes in blood sugar levels. ELLE &COACH is a memoir of finding hope in the most unlikely of places.

KEY SELLING POINTS:• Bestselling author Jodi Picoult praised: "A must-read....I have a feeling this bookis going to change a lot of lives for the better."• Shaheen built strong connections with local/national media outlets includingCNN, The Doctors, Chris Matthews, George Stephanopoulos, and The BostonGlobe. • Includes full-color photo insert.

MARKETING & PUBLICITY PLANS:• National Publicity Campaign• Tie-In with Author's Advocacy Outreach• Blogger Campaign• Social Media Campaign• Book Video Available

Stefany Shaheen has dedicated herself to making life better forpeople living with diabetes, haviing launched a company to helpthose with chronic conditions better manage eating and exercise.She is on the Board of Trustees at Joslin Diabetes Center, served asthe National Chair for the Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationChildren's Congress, and serves on the Foundation's Research andAdvocacy Committee. She and her family live in Portsmouth, NH.Mark Dagostino is a New York Times bestselling author and aformer Senior Writer for People Magazine. He also lives in NH.

CARTON QUANTITY: 20

BISAC CATEGORIES:BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY /Personal Memoirs

AUTHOR'S RESIDENCE:Portsmouth, New Hampshire



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