Everything That Follows Is Based on Recent, Real-Life Experience That Has Been Proven to Work
Professional Survival Solutions
Written by James Shepherd-Barron

Format: eBook
On Sale: May 3, 2011
Price: $9.99

"In the course of my work I have built an airstrip in Burundi, helped deliver a baby to a Rwandan refugee on a Congolese roadside, navigated to safety when lost in the deserts of Chad, taken cover from ricocheting bullets in Baghdad and negotiated with rebel warlords in Darfur. I hope... Read more >

Paper Lanterns
More Quotations from the Back Pages of The Sun
Edited by Sy Safransky, Tim McKee and Andrew Snee

Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: May 3, 2011
Price: $16.95

Spanning regions, eras, religions, and philosophies, Paper Lanterns is a thoughtful collection of quotations that have appeared in The Sun magazine, which boasts a loyal readership of 70,000 people. With quotes by writers, artists, mystics, humorists, philosophers, and others, the book takes readers on a journey through innocence and experience, love... Read more >

Lessons at the Fence Post

Written by Paul D. Cummings

Format: eBook, 208 pages
On Sale: April 27, 2011
Price: $6.99

"Remember, life is a marathon and not a sprint.
Train yourself to go the distance."

The homespun wisdom that young Paul Cummings received while he and his granddad talked beside an Arkansas fence post has enriched his life beyond measure. Now he shares with us a treasure-trove of nearly two hundred inspiring insights... Read more >

The Modern Gentleman, 2nd Edition
A Guide to Essential Manners, Savvy, and Vice
Written by Phineas Mollod and Jason Tesauro

Format: Trade Paperback, 336 pages
On Sale: April 26, 2011
Price: $15.99

Refine your cool with this quintessential sourcebook of manners and mischief. Author–raconteurs Phineas Mollod and Jason Tesauro offer timely advice and timeless wisdom for adventurous gents curious about:

JAZZ & FLASKMANSHIP
FRIENDS & GAFFES
DATING & ENTERTAINING
TWEETIQUETTE & MODERN LIT
TUXEDOS & TATTOOS
CAVIAR & CRASH PADS
BYO, BBQ & IOUs
 
With... Read more >

Inviting God to Your Wedding
and Keeping God in Your Marriage
Written by Martha Williamson and Jon Andersen

Format: eBook
On Sale: April 20, 2011
Price: $9.99

"God is the silent partner in all great enterprises."
-- Abraham Lincoln
"In the months before our wedding, I searched the shelves of my favorite bookstores for a wedding book that I never found: A book that would celebrate my joy and acknowledge my fears. A book that would be a silent friend... Read more >

The Passionate Olive
101 Things to Do with Olive Oil
Written by Carol Firenze

Format: eBook, 272 pages
On Sale: April 20, 2011
Price: $11.99

For more than four thousand years, the olive tree has been a symbol of abundance, peace, and longevity. Gifted by a goddess, revered by ancient cultures, and protected by emperors, the olive tree and its precious fruit have played important roles in civilization.

Dubbed “liquid gold” by Homer, olive oil has been... Read more >

To the Manner Born
A Most Proper Guide to Modern Civility
Written by Thomas Blaikie

Format: eBook, 224 pages
On Sale: April 20, 2011
Price: $9.99

Your friends neglect to RSVP to your party invitation . . . co-workers munch their pungent meals near your office . . . pedestrians shout into their cell phones and practically knock you to the pavement.

Wishing that friends, family, colleagues, and oblivious strangers would mind their manners is lovely, but what... Read more >

Discovering the Folklore and Traditions of Marriage

Written by George Monger

Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: April 19, 2011
Price: $9.95

The wedding is a ceremony that is surrounded by tradition and folklore, but why do we do what we do, and what lies behind the customs of marriage? What color should a wedding dress be? What is the origin of the wedding cake? Why do we throw confetti? What is so... Read more >

The Right Letter
How to Communicate Effectively in a Busy World
Written by Jan Venolia

Format: eBook, 160 pages
On Sale: April 13, 2011
Price: $11.99

Replaces previous edition.In today'¬?s hectic world of cell phones, email, and instant messages, is it still worthwhile to know how to write a good letter? Absolutely! An attractive, well-written letter can grab the reader'¬?s attention and hold it long after someone else'¬?s email has been discarded. It can make a strong... Read more >

Fine Art Wedding Photography
How to Capture Images with Style for the Modern Bride
Written by Jose Villa and Jeff Kent

Format: eBook, 160 pages
On Sale: April 5, 2011
Price: $19.99

Many semi-pro and professional wedding photographers are looking to "wake up" their style, stay current, and stimulate business. And today, that means lifestyle photography, also referred to as "fine art wedding photography." Fine art wedding photography isn't just a catchy phrase; it's a modern approach in which design is paramount. Fine... Read more >

Getting into Money: A Career Guide
A Career Guide
Written by Cheri Fein

Format: eBook, 240 pages
On Sale: March 30, 2011
Price: $2.99

Everything you need to know to break into today's most challenging and rewarding careers. Featuring interviews with the most successful executives in finance.


From the Trade Paperback edition. Read more >

The Pep Boys Auto Guide to Car Care and Maintenance

Written by E.J. Braswell

Format: eBook, 144 pages
On Sale: March 30, 2011
Price: $8.99

Okay, so you’re not a gearhead, but like most folks, you want to keep your car in peak condition. For more than eighty years, the Pep Boys–Manny, Moe, and Jack–have been “the three best friends your car ever had.” And now, with The Pep Boys Auto Guide to Car Care and... Read more >

Fine Art Wedding Photography
How to Capture Images with Style for the Modern Bride
Written by Jose Villa and Jeff Kent

Format: Trade Paperback
On Sale: March 29, 2011
Price: $29.99

Many semi-pro and professional wedding photographers are looking to "wake up" their style, stay current, and stimulate business. And today, that means lifestyle photography, also referred to as "fine art wedding photography." Fine art wedding photography isn't just a catchy phrase; it's a modern approach in which design is paramount. Fine... Read more >

On Writing

Written by Eudora Welty

Format: eBook, 128 pages
On Sale: March 23, 2011
Price: $9.99

Eudora Welty was one of the twentieth century’s greatest literary figures. For as long as students have been studying her fiction as literature, writers have been looking to her to answer the profound questions of what makes a story good, a novel successful, a writer an artist. On Writing presents the... Read more >

The Jane Austen Handbook

Written by Margaret Sullivan

Format: Hardcover, 224 pages
On Sale: March 8, 2011
Price: $16.95

Every young lady dreams of a life spent exchanging witty asides with a dashing Mr. Darcy, but how should you let him know your intentions? Seek counsel from this charming guide to Jane Austen’s world. Its step-by-step instructions reveal the practicalities of life in Regency England, including sensible advice on:

     •  How to behave... Read more >

The Jane Austen Handbook

Written by Margaret Sullivan

Format: eBook, 224 pages
On Sale: March 8, 2011
Price: $16.95

Long before Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Quirk published this guide to life in Regency England to the delight of Austen fans everywhere. Newly published with a revised cover, The Jane Austen Handbook offers step-by-step instructions for proper comportment in the early 19th century. Readers will discover: 

     •  How to Indicate Interest in... Read more >

How to Write a Winning College Application Essay, Revised 4th Edition
Revised 4th Edition
Written by Michael James Mason

Format: eBook, 224 pages
On Sale: February 16, 2011
Price: $11.99

Get into the College of Your Dreams
An original and creative essay is one of the keys to getting into the college you've always dreamed of, as well as to getting the financial aid you deserve. This book gives you everything you need to make your own unique talents shine in your... Read more >

Women Know Everything!

Written by Karen Weekes

Format: Trade Paperback, 480 pages
On Sale: February 15, 2011
Price: $16.95

WIT AND WISDOM FROM A TO Z

With more than 3,000 quotations on everything from fashion and feminism to men, marriage, friendship, history, technology, sports, and more, this massive compilation proves once and for all that women know everything! Each page offers wisdom, wit, and inspiration from a host of legendary women—from Jane Austen and Colette to Madonna, Marilyn... Read more >

Women Know Everything!

Written by Karen Weekes

Format: eBook
On Sale: February 15, 2011
Price: $16.95

WIT AND WISDOM FROM A TO Z

With more than 3,000 quotations on everything from fashion and feminism to men, marriage, friendship, history, technology, sports, and more, this massive compilation proves once and for all that women know everything! Each page offers wisdom, wit, and inspiration from a host of legendary women—from Jane Austen and Colette to Madonna, Marilyn... Read more >

Myth Information
More Than 590 Popular Misconceptions, Fallacies, and Misbeliefs Explained!
Written by J. Allen Varasdi

Format: eBook, 288 pages
On Sale: February 9, 2011
Price: $9.99

It's common knowledge that Eve gave Adam an apple. Everyone knows that George Washington was the first president of the United States. And when your mother told you not to go swimming right after you ate, you took it as a matter of life and death. But you've been myth-informed by... Read more >

Write Right!
A Desktop Digest of Punctuation, Grammar, and Style
Written by Jan Venolia

Format: eBook, 224 pages
On Sale: February 9, 2011
Price: $9.99

In this age of electronic correspondence and self-produced documents, we need a useful and reliable writing guide more than ever. WRITE RIGHT! covers the essentials of good writing in a concise and easy-to-follow format. The new edition of this classic handbook takes you through the entire writing process, from understanding the... Read more >

Consider It Done
Accomplish 228 of Life's Trickiest Tasks
Written by Julie Subotky

Format: Trade Paperback, 416 pages
On Sale: February 1, 2011
Price: $15.00

There’s nothing Julie Subotky can’t get done. After all, as the founder and CEO of a lifestyle management and personal concierge company catering to the crème-de-la-crème of New York, LA, and Aspen, she’s used the fielding her fair share of formidable requests from wealthy and time starved clients. 

Luckily, now you don’t... Read more >

Consider It Done
Accomplish 228 of Life's Trickiest Tasks
Written by Julie Subotky

Format: eBook, 304 pages
On Sale: February 1, 2011
Price: $11.99

There’s nothing Julie Subotky can’t get done. After all, as the founder and CEO of a lifestyle management and personal concierge company catering to the crème-de-la-crème of New York, LA, and Aspen, she’s used the fielding her fair share of formidable requests from wealthy and time starved clients. 

Luckily, now you don’t... Read more >

The Good Life on a Budget
Delicious, Fun and Time-Saving Tips from the Austerity Era
Written by Jaqueline Mitchell

Format: Hardcover, 212 pages
On Sale: January 18, 2011
Price: $14.95

Say no to waste, save pots of money and look good while doing it! Here is the best advice for enjoying life inexpensively when necessary, drawn from the collective wisdom of 1950s Britain, with numerous ways to get back to the best things in life: alternatives to retail therapy; suggestions for... Read more >

Bourinot's Rules of Order
A Manual on the Practices and Usages of the House of Commons of Canada and on the Procedure at Public Assemblies, Including Meetings of Shareholders
Written by Geoffrey Stanford

Format: eBook
On Sale: January 14, 2011
Price: $9.99

Nervous about chairing a meeting? Puzzled by the lingo of quorums and motions and adjournments? Wondering how to prevent someone from monopolizing the discussion?
 
Bourinot’s Rules of Order is the definitive guide to conducting meetings, large and small, formal and relaxed. Based on the procedures of the House of Commons in Ottawa... Read more >