Anyone Can Achieve Financial Disaster  by Emily Singh; ISBN 0974573507; Hard Cover; $9.95;  this investment guide shows you how and why even the best investment intentions go stomach-churningly wrong.  Whether it's day-trading in growth stocks, playing it safe in bonds, or plowing your cash into property, you'll understand why the end result is ultimately the same:  less money than you started with.  So put down that prospectus, lay aside the financial newsletter, put your tongue firmly in cheek, and open your eyes to the world of high (and low) finance you never knew existed - and never wanted to.     Signed by Author!           

Around the World in the Middle Seat - How I Saw the World (and Survived!) as a Group Travel Leader, a Travel Essay by Joyce Brooks, ISBN 1887140395, published by The Intrepid Traveler, Trade Softcover, $17.95.  From leech-infested rainforests to the most luxurious cruise ships afloat, Joyce Brooks shares stories of her experiences as a travel leader during the past twenty-five years in 110 countries and a good bit of the US.     Signed by Author!

Bipolar Disorder Demystified: Mastering the Tightrope of Manic Depression by Lana R. Castle; ISBN 1569245584; Marlowe & Co.; Soft Cover, $15.95; Bipolar disorder, a brain disorder characterized by intense high and low moods, is a complex illness that is often difficulty to identify.  This book makes great strides in dispelling the mystery surrounding this illness, helping readers decide if it's time to seek treatment and providing those with any form of mood disorder the information they need to better manage their lives.          

Butterflies Do Not Sleep in Hot Tubs, by Nancy McCoy, ISBN 0964510235, Cypress Publishing, $18.95; Hard Cover; It is a series of non-fiction, inspirational vignettes which celebrate the experiences of law school and lawyering. BUTTERFLIES has received 6 good newspaper reviews, including one that called it "better than 'Chicken Soup.'"     Signed by Author!   

Candles in the Darkness by Sally Fugazi and Debbie Harwell; ISBN 1414051247; 1st Books; Soft Cover; $16.95; Special friends who light the way when we can't see the path... A true story of two women, in midlife, their joys, their sorrows, their sagging skin... but most important:  Their Attitude . Candles in the Darkness covers many women's issues that would be ripe for discussion groups including:  Dealing with multi-generation families; Loose skin and other midlife aging issues; Depression; healing power of humor; value of developing a personal spirituality; Finding strength through women's friendships; Developing a healthy attitude. The kind of book you read, enjoy, and give to a friend!    

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Change Your Life with Martial Arts: Your essential introduction to the martial arts, by Linda Davis Kyle, ISBN 0967365147, published by Blueberry Press, $12.95, Index & Appendices, Trade softcover; writes T. Jeff Chandler, EdD, CSCS*D, FACSM, Editor-in-Chief of Strength and Conditioning Journal, "This book is indispensable for you and your family when considering enrolling in a martial arts program," and Alan J. Couture, Reviewer for ForeWord Magazine reiterates, "This book should serve as a primer for anyone interested in beginning the study of the martial arts. The advice on selecting an instructor alone is well worth the price." New   

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Diversity and the Bottom Line: Prospering in the Global Economy by Pamela K. Henry; ISBN 0974003018; TurnKey Press; Soft Cover; $19.95;  citing 10 business imperatives, this book provides a compelling case for the correlation between diversity and an increased customer base and greater profitability.  It includes valuable strategies, tools and metrics that will help organizations incorporate diversity into their practices.     Signed by Author!             

Every Day A Victory, by Margaret Glendinning, ISBN 0971464952, Soft cover, $7.00.  A little inspirational book to lift yourself out of the doldrums and join the world again. 

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From the Shadow into Light, by Margaret Glendinning, ISBN 0971464960, soft cover, $7.00. A little book to guide you through the pain of losing your baby and find ways to reclaim your life. 

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Fun Foods for Kids & Grownups: Your essential guide to family fun & good health, by Linda Davis Kyle. Introductory story "Adventures in Abunda Gardens" by Kyle and Scottish sci-fi author, William Meikle, ISBN 0967365112, published by Blueberry Press, $12.95, Index & Appendix, Trade softcover with user-friendly GBC lay-flat comb binding; helps to nurture youngsters and to nourish children and adults with fascinating, yet wholesome, food presentations, and to create in youngsters a rational attitude about foods free from feelings of guilt, deprivation, or obsession. Includes recipe highlights to complement your meals and make every day a celebration and tips for meal and party planning, happy parenting, and staying fit and trim. In the Foreword, Michael Scott, MD, Medical Director of Sierra Tucson says, "Using these guidelines today can help to prepare future generations for healthier and happier tomorrows." New    Signed by Author!

GET SMART! About Modern Career Development by Michelle L. Casto; ISBN 0967470455, Get Smart! (USA) Publishing; $15.95, Trade Soft Cover; reading this interactive book will energize your career by changing the way you think and feel about the modern world of work.  Contrary to popular belief, your career should not be left to fate.  In fact, to increase your chances of creating your Life's Work, you will need to utilize a practical, proactive and smart approach. Signed by Author!         

GET SMART! About Modern Romantic Relationships by Michelle L. Casto; ISBN 0967470404, Get Smart! (USA) Publishing; $15.95, Trade Soft Cover; reading this interactive book will change your lovelife by changing the way you think and feel about modern romantic love.  Contrary to popular belief, finding the right person should not be left to fate.  In fact, to increase your chances of choosing wisely, you will need to utilize a practical proactive and smart approach. Signed by Author!         

The Language of Conscience: Using Enlightened Conservatism to Build Cooperative Capital and Character, (Foreword Magazine's Book of the Year 2002 Finalist for Philosophy) by Tieman H. Dippel, Jr., ISBN 0972160809, Texas Peacemaker Publications, Hard Cover, $23.00, First Printing.  This book describes Enlightened Conservatism as the creation of an environment where conscience predominates over convenience to bring character and ethics through cultural values and social capitalism. 255 pages   

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Leaves are Falling on Horses and Riders by U.H. Berner; Seahorse Publications; 51 pages; $21.45; Riding instructor, college teacher of literature, and author, U.H. Berner has complied a collection of correspondence of and with people of varying educational levels.  Breaks in tone are intentional as the letters accommodate people of different ages and backgrounds.  The authors writes, "Have some bloody fun reading this.  Laugh and cry and say '"that writer is plain nuts! (...and you are right!)"'    Signed by Author!           

The Life and Reflections of a Texas Ranger (2nd Edition, Revised) by E. G. Albers, Jr., Captain, Texas Rangers (Ret.);  ISBN 0974191000, Texian Press, Soft Cover, $14.95, raised in Giddings and having served in the Texas Rangers, the author shares his unique experiences of growing up in Texas and his distinquished life in law enforcement.  It is a reflective story a man of character, conviction and strength.     Signed by Author!           

Life on Santa Claus Lane by Darrell Baine, ISBN 0971191581, The Lighthouse Press, Soft Cover, $15.95, Here is a collection of wild and zany, hilariously funny stories about a couple who live at a read address on Santa Clause Lane and - what else - own a Christmas tree farm in - where else? Texas! This is not just a holiday book. It is fun reading all year round and makes a perfect gift for almost any occasion. 

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Marine Tank Battles in Korea by Oscar E. Gilbert; ISBN 1932033130; Casemate Publishing; Hard Cover; $34.95; Based upon many years of research and interviews with surviving Marines, Oscar Gilbert's book offers a unique and brutally honest oral history of the unheralded armor combat that swept the length and breadth of the Korean Peninsula.  It is a skillful and exhaustive blend of scholarship and storytelling that recounts every Marine tank engagement of the war.  Gilbert also offers insightful analysis of how tanks were employed on the battlefield, and includes a unique account of the role armor played in the destruction of the ill-fated Task Force Drysdale.  Signed by Author!         

Marine Tank Battles in The Pacific by Oscar E. Gilbert; ISBN 1580970508; Da Capo Press; Hard Cover; $34.95; The tankers suffered alongside the infantrymen they protected.  They were sprayed with red-hot fragments when antitank rounds went in one armored flank and out the other.  They were torn and burned when the enemy struck with explosive charges and grenades.  They died without leaving a body for burial when huge mines lifted their 35-ton tanks high into the air, gutted them, and tossed them aside sealed tanks in the 110 degree hear, drowned in flooded tanks, and were crushed when tanks broke loose and slid about in the holds of storm-tossed ships.  But in the end they triumphed.  They were the United State Marines.  Signed by Author!         

New Legacy: 21st Century Update, by Tieman (Skipper) H. Dippel, Jr., ISBN 0972160817, Texas Peacemaker Publications, Hard Cover, $18.00. An updated The New Legacy sets a perspective for life through foundation values of family, character, and enlightenment and focusing on their applicability in a modern world 158 pages.    Signed by Author!

Native Speaker : Teach English & See the World by Elizabeth Reid; ISBN 18817910068, Bueno Books, Soft Cover, $2.95; You can be a successful International English Teacher! More than 300 million people in the world speak English and more want to learn it.  English is the international language of technology and commerce.  There is a tremendous demanding foreign countries for teachers of "English as a Second Language", especially native speakers.          

On My Way to Looneyville by Kenneth Jerry Hughes, Soft cover, $14.95, 130 pages of yarns, poems, stories and tales of a past way of life in the piney woods of East Texas. Guaranteed to bring a few chuckles and a few tears.      Signed by Author!

One Day I Laugh, One Day I Cry, One Day I Laugh Because I Cry by U.H. Berner; $21.45; 119 pages; a compilation of essays, stories and letters - a wild mixture of laughing and crying and deep thoughts.   Some copies are signed by Author!           

Puppy Pal Pointers: From the True Tails of Ripple and Jessie as shared with Pamela J. Wilson, ISBN1420806289, Soft Cover $14.50 and Hard Cover $21.75, Author House,  Although technically puppies are young dogs, Puppy Pal Pointers:  From the True Tails of Ripple and Jessie relates to dogs of all ages.  The book consists of subjects that are pertinent to every devoted owner, including caring for, treating, understanding, treasuring, bonding with, and grieving for your dog, plus pet care tips for kids.  Topics pertaining to dog care and responsible ownership are covered, such as parasite control, hygiene, overpopulation concerns, relationships with cats, the human-animal bond, pet loss, and the grief process.  Puppy Pal Pointers is different from other pet care books because it is told through the eyes of two dogs.  Their pictures, along with photos of their canine and feline peers, are used to accentuate points.     Signed by Author!         

Recovery from Panic Disorder:  A Therapist's Transformation as Both Patient and Healer by Eileen McPhillips Portner; ISBN# 1589820495; Trade Soft Cover, $17.95; American Book Publishing; A woman awakens in the night gasping for air.  What could be happening? Recovery from Panic Disorder: A Therapist's Transformation as Both Patient an Healer is a gripping look at a psychotherapist's personal trials with and success over her own Panic Disorder.  Ms. Portner offers promise for well-being to those battling this ruthless opponent.  Narrating this true story of personal success over adversity with humor and empathy, Ms. Portner gives a complete look at this frightening life challenge - from fear, to diagnosis, to a well-organized constellation of conventional and complementary tools and therapies, to inner wellness and personal transformation.     Signed by Author!         

Seven Before Seventy: One Woman's Quest for the Seven Continents by Joyce Brooks; ISBN 157168803X; Eakin Press; Trade Soft Cover; $19.95; travel along with the author to each of the seven continents for an insight into unique places to visit - or perhaps not to visit.  You will laugh and maybe tremble as Joyce relates destination information about her adventures as a group tour leader and in her personal travels that took her to 116 countries in just 20 years.    Signed by Author!           

Spanish Lingo for the Savvy Gringo : A Do-It-Yourself Guide to the Language, Culture & Slang by Elizabeth Reid, ISBN 1881791084; Bueno Books, Soft Cover, $11.95;  easy to ready guide to teach you Spanish words and phrases.  Simple, humorous instruction for business people and tourists desiring conversational abilities.          

Straight Talk for Teenage Girls by Annette Fuson; photos and design by Susan Connolly;  ISBN 1403332746; 1stBooks; Soft Cover; $12.50; 136 pages; witty, straight suggestions and ideas on many challenges teen girls will face. Information on handling emotions, building girl and boy friendships, getting out of bad situations, lines boys use and understanding sex; helping girls make sensible choices as they move to adulthood.     Signed by Author!           

Style Meister: The Quick-Reference Custom Style Guide for Aspiring Writers to Publishing Pros by Lana R. Castle; ISBN 0966292618; Castle Communications; Trade Soft Cover; $14.98; a great publication style guide helps you produce consistent, professional communications.  An even better guide helps you customize them for each audience, market, medium, organization, publication, or product.     Signed by Author!           

Stuff Your Cows Won't Tell You... A Veterinarian's Perspective on Surviving the Cattle Business  by Greg Buenger, D.V.M. ; Taurus Publishing, Soft Cover, $16.95; 223 pp., a book of facts and situations  that must be faced in the day to day routine of the cattle business.  The information applies to the career rancher, the weekend piddler, and all in between.  The principles and recommendations are the result of years of schooling, experience (sometimes painful!), observation, and often basic old trial-and-error-gut-feelin'-cross-your-fingers-lucky-break education.     Signed by Author!          

The Texas Golf Bible by Jason Stone, ISBN 0972470700; $26.95 Premiere Edition; Fandango Publishing, Whether you need a place to play for your Sunday round or are planning a major golf pilgrimage, The Texas Golf Bible will help you make the most of your golf experience in Texas. Separating the state into 8 regions, this book gives you up-to-date, detailed descriptions of over 900 courses and 500 cities.  Includes regional maps, golf essays, Texas golf resorts, Internet resources and much, much more!!     Signed by Author!          

Ulli Says: 26 Training Nuggets for Beginner Riders by U. H. Berner; Seahorse Publishing; $16.75; A series of articles to enlighten the beginner rider on aspects of classical riding that frequently had been neglected by the multitude of manuals and instruction of classical riding.  Since the basics of horsemanship are closely akin to each other, most of the articles apply to the efforts of any beginner rider, whether Western, English, Jumper or Trail-Rider or any other discipline.  After all, what is equestrianship all about if not: To stay on the horse and make the horse do what you wish!  (That simple!)     Signed by Author!          

US Marine Corps Tank Crewman 1965-70 (Vietnam) by Ed Gilbert, illustrated by Howard Gerrard; ISBN 1841767182; Soft Cover; $16.95; insites into the daily lives of history's fighting men and women, past and present, detailing their motivation, training, tactics, weaponry, and experiences. This book explores the decision of Marines to take tanks with them in Vietnam in 1965. Includes many color and black & white illustrations.    Signed by Author!          

The Weekend Cowgirl by Jacqueline G. Ponder; ISBN096794595X; Live & Learn Publishing; Soft Cover, $11.95; enjoy the humorous memoirs of this weekend Texas cattle ranching family that was transplanted to Houston (Bellaire) from Kansas in the 50's. It consisted of one Cadillac cowboy, a Texas hostess, three cowgirl sisters, and visiting friends who enjoyed the weekends with them in the hill country.     Signed by Author!          

The Writer's Friend: Behind the Scenes with Editors, by Linda Davis Kyle, Joseph Gregg, and Nancy McAlary, ISBN 0967365104, published by WritingNow.com Publishing, $12.95, Index & Appendix, Trade softcover; Richard Gilbert, Publicity Manager of Ohio University Press, says, "Most of all, this book can save writers valuable time in growing from an aspiring writer to one who is busy being published -- and paid." Rose Rosetree, Reviewer for Midwest Book Review, concurs with ". . . . a freelancer will read far and wide before encountering a book more useful than The Writer's Friend." New   Signed by Author!