GENERAL INTEREST SELECTIONS
May
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Heartstrings of Laughter and Love
Celebrate and honor the woman who gave you life in Heartstrings of Laughter and Love. This tribute to mothers is full of recipes, quotes, and photos from grateful children like Billy Graham, Elizabeth Elliot, Charles Swindoll, Gloria Gaither, and others with heartfelt memories and gifts of gratitude for moms they can never repay.
Countryman $14.99 0849952786
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When I'm On My Knees is a compilation of prayers from a woman's point of view, prayers that emanate from the heart, prayers that deal with the fear of starting over, friendship, family, and peace. Hymns, anecdotes, and poems round out the book for a full focus on prayer.
Barbour & Company $4.97 1557489769
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A World of Love
The Conroy family grew from one child to four, from one language to three, from similar interests to great diversity in A World of Love. This is their story of international adoption, from bleak orphanages around the world to their home in California as they grappled with legal and medical battles.
Kensington $23 1575661594
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Thanks, Mom for Everything
In honor of Mother's Day, this sweet little book pays tribute to all the women -- moms, grandmothers, aunts, and more -- who have cared for loved ones. Thanks, Mom, for Everything uses the stories of a mother/daughter writing team to honor mothers. A blank, two-page personal tribute is available inside.
Vine Books $12.99 1569550174
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Romantic Hideaways
The allure of romantic hideaways painted with startling beauty by Thomas Kinkade fills this delightful gift book. Romantic Hideaways offers nostalgic cottages with their warm window light, coupled with expressions of love.
Harvest House $16.99 1565075412
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Quiet Moments in the Garden
H. Norman Wright presents a bountiful collection of nature-inspired reflections from the garden. Quiet Moments in the Garden radiates with art and calligraphy illustrating Scripture and poetry from Keats, Browning, and others.
Harvest House $10.99 1565075307
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Forty Reasons Why Life is More Fun After the Big 40
Liz Curtis Higgs shares 40 hilarious reasons why this age milestone is both joyful and challenging. Forty Reasons Why Life is More Fun After the Big 40 includes clever cartoons and stories from more than four hundred "over 40" women who offer outrageous birthday tales and more. "It's your midlife, you can crisis if you want."
Thomas Nelson $10.99 0785276157
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Gifts of the Heart takes readers on a journey through the "defining moments" of author Bettie B. Youngs' life. The 27 "parables" from her life are genuine, precious, and heart-warming, providing tools for encouraging positive changes at home, workplaces, neighborhoods, and, on a global level, within our hearts.
Health Communications $12.95 1558744193
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It's In the Bag
With suggestions for imaginative gift bags and creative goods, It's in the Bag offers a terrific way to say "Thank you," "I care," or "Happy Holidays." Each recipe and craft project is shown in full-color photography so creators will know exactly how the finished piece should look.
Leisure Arts $19.95 1558744193
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Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul
A wonderful set of stories with feminine appeal, Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul will inspire and comfort. Messages of love, living your dreams, overcoming obstacles, bridging generations, attitude, self-esteem, and wisdom from Oprah Winfrey, Kathie Lee Gifford, Ann Landers, and others.
Health Communications $12.95 1558744150
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What To Do Until Love Finds You
Single women will love this down-to-earth guide on waiting on God's timing to prepare their lives for a lifelong mate. What to do Until Love Finds You is full of intelligent humor and practical advice on handling sexual temptations, and how to develop internal and external beauty for personal growth.
Harvest House $8.99 1565075315
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Get It Together By 30
Plan your career wisely and early with Get It Together By 30. Make the transition from college to the job market with real-life experiences and humorous looks at acquiring internships, networking, resumes, mental preparation, interviews, handling offers, promoting yourself, and behaving on the job.
Amacom $16.95 0814479278
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How to be Up on Down Days
It's nearly impossible to live in a world of change and stress without feeling powerless and uprooted at times. Learn how to handle those feelings of discomfort and despair with How to be Up on Down Days. Get motivated to set goals, relax, move toward personal freedom and leave anxiety behind!
Dimensions for Living $10 0687017815
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Breakfast with Billy Graham
Straight from the heart of evangelism's best-loved crusader, a North Carolina preacher shares some of his intimate inspirational messages in Breakfast with Billy Graham. Words of encouragement, faith, and God's love spring forth in 120 daily readings, all sharing the experience of Graham's 50 years preaching the gospel and hope of salvation.
Servant Publications $14.99 089283983X
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Just As I Am
In an inspiring story of how a man of God grew into a man of great influence, Just As I Am reveals the Billy Graham that has touched millions of souls around the world with his message of faith. With down-to-earth warmth and candor, Graham remembers his dairy farm upbringing, his early preaching experiences, and the overwhelming international response to his public ministry. Read by Graham friend and associate Cliff Barrows, this audio tape is six hours in length.
HarperAudio $25 069451747X
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Why People Believe Wierd Things
The editor of Skeptic magazine tells why so many believe in psychics, past-life regression therapy, aliens, and ghosts in Why People Believe Wierd Things. Science historian Michael Shermer explores reasons why cults, controversial ideas, and conspiracy theories fascinate the gullible.
W.H. Freeman & Co. $22.95 0716730901
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Friends Are Friends Forever
Christian and pop artist Michael W. Smith uses his classic song "Friends," the most popular song played at Christian school graduations, as the basis for introspection on the event and life afterwards. Friends Are Friends Forever includes Smith's perspective on this stage in life and scripture on themes like perseverance, temptation, marriage, discouragement, impatience, and friendship.
Thomas Nelson $12.99 0785271899
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Moments for Graduates
For the spiritual searcher, Moments for Graduates offers 30 inspiring stories to provide the quick boost today's world demands. Written with timeless energy, these true-life illustrations will set students on the right path in life. Illustrated with a full-color interior design.
New Leaf Press $9.95 0892212640
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My Utmost for His Highest Journal
Just in time for graduation, My Utmost for His Highest Journal will delight those who receive this beautifully bound gift. Ample journaling space, a ribbon marker, and an easy-to-use index complement the entire text of My Utmost for His Highest, Oswald Chamber's classic Christian devotion.
Barbour & Company $14.97 1577480147
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Promising Waters
Filled with anecdotes, humor, and adventure stories, Promising Waters takes readers on a journey of discovery. International fishing coach Jim Grassi explores the parallels between fishing and life, showing men how to cultivate openness, wisdom, and guidance that promotes deep relationships.
Harvest House $9.99 1565074998
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The Top Ten List for Graduates
Written especially for those at the end of their school days, The Top Ten List for Graduates uses encouragement and humor as guideposts to help them on their way. James Moore uses witty and wise reminders for grads to embrace the future with faith, love, confidence, and hope -- a list no graduate should be without!
Dimensions for Living $12 0687007003
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The American Heritage® College Dictionary
Convenient for a student backpack or an office desk, The American Heritage® College Dictionary gives the most current information on our language. More than 2,500 pieces of art complement its clearly written, precise definitions. Usage notes and etymologies are included.
Houghton Mifflin $22.95 cloth 0395446384
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Roget's II: The New Thesaurus
Express your thoughts with color, clarity, and precision with Roget's II: The New Thesaurus. It includes exhaustive lists of synonyms and idioms grouped by meaning for proper usage. All entries are alphabetically arranged with secondary entries and directional cross references that lead searchers to the right word rapidly.
Houghton Mifflin $20 cloth 0395687225
February
- Can't get enough of Kathie Lee? The "I HATE KATHIE LEE GIFFORD" Book reveals the stuff she doesn't want you to know with topics on: the most obnoxious things she ever said; the on-air blow-ups she wishes you never saw; the things she prefers you not know about her; and the infamous sweatshop of horrors.
Kensington $11 1575661446
October
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The Unauthorized X-Files Challenge
What do you really know about the TV series that features monsters, alien abductions, demonic possession, psychic forces, cult murders, and voodoo? Find out with the first-ever The Unauthorized X-Files Challenge quiz book. Over 1,000 X-traordinary questions with profiles of agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully.
Kensington $14 1575660962
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Bill & Hillary's Little Book of Promises
Just in time for Election '96, a composition of quotes, cartoons, and humor that will surely make the "political air" easier to breathe in the handy-sized Bill & Hillary's Little Book of Promises.
Starburst $6.95 091498490X
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A Cup of Chicken Soup for the Soul and Condensed Chicken Soup for the Soul
A Cup of Chicken Soup for the Soul and Condensed Chicken Soup for the Soul are great collections of single-sereving-sized stories for business people on the run, young people in need of inspiration, or anyone looking for a quick pick-me-up.
Health Communications $8.95 each
A Cup - 1558744215
Condensed - 1558744142
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Stress or Sanity and The Passion of Chocolate
Just when you think you're in over your head, humorist Sherrie Weaver shows how to cope with stress in the '90s in Stress or Sanity. And for those chocoholics who deal with stress by indulging in that most divine of sweets, The Passion of Chocolate - filled with mouthwatering recipes - is a must.
Great Quotations
Stress or Sanity $5.95 1562452630
The Passion of Chocolate $6.50 156245272X
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Jamaica
New in the Caribbean Sunseekers series, this island guide introduces visitors to Jamaica - its tropical beauty, cosmopolitan people, and magnificent beaches. Includes walking tours, information about galleries, music, and festivals, four-color maps and photos, and more. Detailed information on the Blue Mountains, Kingston, and other cities guide visitors to sun-filled destinations for a delightful stay.
Passport $14.95 0844249386
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Instant Insight
By Jonathan Robinson
This illuminating book will motivate people to enhance their happiness, peace, and ability to act effectively. Instant Insight will provide an abundance of new ways to think about life.
Health Communications $8.95 1558744363
September
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Sister Power
African-American women are breaking through the glass ceiling in record numbers. Setting political agendas, heading major institutions and shaping corporate strategies, Sister Power is a profile of those pioneering women in the top ranks of power. They offer lessons to the up-and-coming from their childhoods and detailed careers.
Wiley $22.95 0471104612
August
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365 Meditations for Teachers
This unique devotional book for teachers offers inspiration for every day of the year. In 365 Meditations for Teachers, four Christian women, all teachers, come together to provide spiritual insights on how their lives are enriched by their profession.
Dimensions for Living $12 068701025X
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Wit and Wisdom for Women
Barbara Jenkins is best known for her walk across America. On her trek, she was greatly impressed by women's common sense and practical answers for today's problems. From those encounters comes Wit and Wisdom for Women, a funny, delightful book that adds daily insight.
Thomas Nelson $12.99 0785274162
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Horse Quotations and Horses
A gift for those who love horses, Horse Quotations celebrates the beauty of horses down the ages, and the special relationship they have always had with human beings. Illustrated throughout with exquisite paintings of riding scenes and horses. Horses captures the special appeal that horses have for us --their wild freedom, their gentle beauty, and their loyalty.
Exley Giftbooks $6.99 each
Horse Quotations 1850152691
Horses 1850155259
July
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Test Yourself Series
The Test Yourself Series offers books that will prepare you to ace that next quiz, midterm or final! Get a start on your study habits for the next school term with the 18 titles available. Review materials, sample tests, questions, and self-evaluation keys will help you reach your goal
NTC Publishing
American Government $11.95 0844223505
Basic Math $11.95 0844223514
Elementary Algebra $12.95 0844223565
English Grammar $9.95 0844223573
Intro to Sociology $11.95 0844223670
Marketing $11.95 0844223735
Psychology $11.95 0844223662
Spanish Grammar $11.95 0844223743
and many more titles . . .
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An Illustrated Teddy Bear Notebook
An Illustrated Teddy Bear Notebook is a treasure for teddy bear lovers and a celebration of bears everywhere! Adorable illustrations complement heart-warming quotes that praise the virtues of these lovable friends. And there's room for you to write about your own teddy!
Exley Giftbooks $12 1850155275
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Friendship Quotations and Happiness Quotations
Famous writers pass along quotes packed with the joys, laughter, and sharing of real friends in Friendship Quotations. And just when you thought your life couldn't get any better, learn even more reasons to be content with Happiness Quotations. It's a gem of a book sharing insights for joy and illustrated with sensitive paintings by the world's greatest artists.
Exley Giftbooks $6.99 each
Friendship 1850153175
Happiness 1850153183
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Southern By the Grace of God
By Lewis Grizzard
For all Lewis Grizzard fans, whether native southerners or curious outlanders, Southern By the Grace of God is a humorous jewel. The South was Lewis's pride and prejudice. He embraced its climate, food, people, and sports teams, its oldtime manners and morals with exactly the same fervor that he heaped scorn upon those not so "geographically advantaged."
Longstreet $9.95 1563522799
June
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Self-Traps: The Elusive Quest for Higher Self-Esteem
by William B. Swann, Jr.
Discover how the search for self-esteem is undermined by societal influences in Self-Traps: The Elusive Quest for Higher Self-Esteem. The author argues that low self-esteem sufferers repeat patterns to get others to view them as they see themselves, even if it's a negative. But the good news is that higher self-esteem is possible.
W.H. Freeman & Company $23.95 0716728982
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My Daily Walk: Living a Life of Love
Both a calendar and journal for personal reflection, My Daily Walk: Living a Life of Love is the follow-up to Living a Virtuous Life. This calendar focuses on the supreme virtue: love. Beautiful full-color flowers inspire and remind readers of the beauty of God's creation.
Dimensions for Living $14 0687047927
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How to Survive the New Millennium
Written by a father and grandfather, here is the ultimate survival guide, full of witty and inspiring observations that have sustained humanity throughout time. How to Survive the New Millennium--don't leave the 20th century without it! A must gift for Dads.
Brett Books $12.95 0963662031
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Follow Your Career Star
Discover your true calling in a world of possibilities with Follow Your Career Star. Find out who you are, what you can do, and how to turn your life and career around. Powerful meditation exercises reveal your hidden talents by revealing your inner self. Discover true happiness and a career to last a lifetime.
Kensington $15 1575660431
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Helping Your Child Choose a Career
Today's young people have more career, education, and training options than ever before. Helping Your Child Choose a Career, written by a nationally recognized career development expert, is a great resource to sort through those options and make good employment choices.
JIST Works $14.95 1563701847
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Flights of Angels
Inspiring readings on angels combine with a weekly engagement calendar in Flights of Angels. It will make a wonderful gift for those intrigued with God's messengers. Devotions also include poems, prayers, Scripture, and the roles Angels serve, both in heaven and on Earth.
Dimensions for Living $12 0687017343
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Wedding Guest Book and My Wedding Planner: A Record Book
Record the well wishes of guests and the ceremonial plans that were made in Wedding Guest Book and My Wedding Planner: A Record Book. Both gift books showcase the event in all its glory and leave precious memories behind for all to view later.
Exley Giftbooks $10.99 each
Wedding Guest Book 1850156085
My Wedding Planner 1850155151
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What Women Want
A feminist warrior in the tradition of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, NOW president Patricia Ireland addresses controversial issues in What Women Want. Abortion, affirmative action, sexual choice, domestic violence--it's all covered, with a call to political action. Ireland is an unparalleled role model and leader.
Dutton $23.95 0525938575
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