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RIGHTS GUIDE Frankfurt 2012

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Table of Contents Highlights from current lists.……….……………………………………………………2 Spring 2013……………………….……...……………………………………………….13 Highlights from future lists..………………………………………………………….....21 Permuted Press..……………………………………………………………....………….24 Diet/Reference………..………………………...……………………………….…….…..27 MTV Books…………..…………………………………………....………………….…..29 World Wrestling Entertainment……………………………………….…………….….32

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Highlights from Current Lists GEARS OF WAR: COALITION’S END / THE SLAB Traviss, Karen August 2011, May 2012 Hardcover Two novelizations of the phenomenally successful XBox 360 / PC military sci-fi action game from Epic Games timed to coincide with the launch of Gears of War 3 in September 2011. The first novel will bridge the gap between Gears of War 2 and Gears of War 3. Traviss is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and the writer of the Gears 3 game. These awardwinning video games have sold more than 12 million units worldwide. (UK/Commonwealth, Russian, Italian, German, Hungarian rights sold.) PHIL GORDON’S LITTLE GOLD BOOK OF INTERNET POKER Gordon, Phil October 2011 Hardcover The long-reigning poker expert Phil Gordon, winner of the Ante Up for Africa and Poker After Dark Tournaments, and the public face of the Full-Tilt Poker gaming website, follows up his bestselling POKER (10/04), PHIL GORDON’S LITTLE GREEN BOOK (9/05), and PHIL GORDON’S LITTLE BLUE BOOK (10/06) with all-new, Internet-specific tips to becoming an online-poker champion. (Italian, Japanese, French, Spanish rights sold.) NO REGRETS Frehley, Ace, Layden, Joe November 2011 Hardcover New York Times bestseller from the former lead guitarist of the legendary rock band KISS. In this funny, truthful and candid memoir, Frehley opens up about his unbelievable exploits: the make-up, the women, the partying, the near-death experiences. He also recounts his battle with drug addiction and sets the record straight about his falling-out with band members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. (UK/Commonwealth, Finnish, Swedish, French, German rights sold.)

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THE YOGA CLUB Lawrence, Cooper January 2012 Trade Paperback A debut novel about four unlikely yoga buddies who are drawn together when they stumble upon an apparent murder at an A-list Halloween party and have to solve the crime or be implicated themselves. Reminiscent of Candace Bushnell and Gigi Levangie Grazer. Lawrence is an expert on celebrity culture and fame. With an M.A. in developmental psychology, most recently she was the fame expert on the VH1 “celebreality” show Confessions of a Teen Idol. INTO THE DARKNESS Andrews, V.C. March 2012 Hardcover / Mass Market V.C. Andrews enters the world of ghosts in this paranormal novel. It is summer and for sixteen-year-old Amber, the big event of the year is the recent arrival of her new neighbors, and their seventeen-year-old son Brayden. Amber is shy and introspective, while Brayden is anything but. Amber finds herself drawn to him, but Brayden remains elusive. The more she learns about him, the deeper the mystery becomes. Amber begins to notice some very strange and seemingly inexplicable things, like Brayden's uncanny sixth sense and a sudden feeling of cold she gets around him sometimes... (UK/Commonwealth rights sold.) MRS. KENNEDY AND ME Hill, Clint, McCubbin, Lisa April 2012 Hardcover A memoir by Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent assigned to Jackie Kennedy, detailing his very close relationship with the First Lady during the four years he was assigned as her personal agent. In those years, Hill was by her side for some of the happiest moments as well as the darkest. He was there for the birth of John, Jr. as well as for the birth and sudden death of Patrick Bouvier Kennedy. Three and a half months later, the unthinkable happened. Mrs. Kennedy’s strength, class, and dignity over those tragic four days in November 1963 held the country together. This is the story, told for the first time, of the man who perhaps held her together. 1st serial sold to People. A New York Times bestseller debuting at #5. (Japanese, Polish rights sold.)

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THE BIG, FUN, SEXY SEX BOOK Rinna, Lisa May 2012 Hardcover From actress and New York Times bestselling author Lisa Rinna and sex therapist and New York Times bestselling author Ian Kerner comes a new sex guide that’s guaranteed to generate sparks and show couples everywhere how to achieve the sex and intimacy of a lifetime. Sex is the glue that binds couples together and what makes us more than just friends. Here, readers get male and female perspectives and “insider information.” SHUT UP AND GIVE ME THE MIC Snider, Dee May 2012 Hardcover As lead singer and songwriter of Twisted Sister, Dee Snider became the poster boy for heavy metal, hair bands, and the wild side of rock. Now, in his twisted new memoir, he reveals the real stories behind the crazy makeup, the big hair, and badass hits like “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock.” (German rights sold.) GREAT-AUNT SOPHIA’S LESSONS FOR BOMBSHELLS Cach, Lisa June 2012 Trade Paperback When Grace Cavanaugh agrees to be a companion to her elderly, wealthy Great-Aunt Sophia, she envisions plenty of time to finish her dissertation on sexual politics. But Sophia has other plans. With a tart tongue that would put Bette Davis to shame, she sets about transforming her frumpy great-niece into a modern version of the B-movie bombshell Sophia once was. Two very different men provide opportunities for Grace to practice her new skills, but can she truly be both seriously bookish and seriously sexy?

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LET LOVE FIND YOU / UNTITLED Lindsey, Johanna June 2012, June 2013 Hardcover Lindsey once more transports readers to the regency era with LET LOVE FIND YOU, a historical romance featuring the beautiful Amanda Locke, who had cameo appearances in THE DEVIL WHO TAMED HER (6/07) and A ROGUE OF MY OWN (6/09). Her 2013 novel will be a sensual, romantic adventure through the American West. Lindsey is one of the most popular romance writers in the world. There are more than 15 million copies of her novels in print. Previous books for Gallery also include: A MAN TO CALL MY OWN (7/03), A LOVING SCOUNDREL (4/04), CAPTIVE OF MY DESIRES (6/06), NO CHOICE BUT SEDUCTION (6/08), MARRIAGE MOST SCANDALOUS (6/05), and WHEN PASSION RULES (6/11). (UK/Commonwealth, Russian, Spanish, Slovak, German, Polish, Italian Hungarian rights sold.) CAPTURING ANGELS Andrews, V.C. July 2012 E-book original A young mother loses her daughter in a mall, and the child vanishes. As friends and family give up, only Grace believes her Mary is still out there—until she discovers that the girl may have been more than even her mother could imagine. (UK/Commonwealth rights sold.) FREAK Hillier, Jennifer August 2012 Hardcover From suspense author Jennifer Hillier, whom Jeffery Deaver has praised as "top of the line thriller writing," comes Freak, a sequel to her debut novel CREEP (7/11). An obsessed and twisted fan of Abby Locke wants her released from prison—and is willing to keep killing until she is. The bodies of naked young women, each carved with letters and numbers, are turning up dead all around Seattle. The letters match the initials of Abby Locke, in prison for the attempted murder of a police officer. Locke is on the verge of being indicted, but is she really capable of such violence? CREEP was voted one of the Best Books of 2011 by Suspense magazine, and PW said it was a “frightening debut...packs a wallop.” (UK/Commonwealth rights sold.)

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LEGENDS OF THE DRAGONREALM: SHADE Knaak, Richard A. August 2012 Trade Paper The latest installment in Knaak’s fabulous Dragonrealm series. Previous titles: LEGENDS OF THE DRAGONREALM (9/09), LEGENDS OF THE DRAGONREALM VOL. II (10/10), LEGENDS OF THE DRAGONREALM VOL. III (11/11). (World English rights. Translation: Donald Maass.) HER AMISH MAN Bates, Erin September 2012 Trade Paperback A woman on the run finds safety—and love—with an Amish man. Fresh out of law school, Leah McKenzie is working at her first job as an associate. When her boss, attorney Carl Trevathan, asks her to bring him a private file, she walks in to see him shot by two unknown men. Leah is traumatized, covered in his blood...and is quickly the lead suspect in the case. Leah goes on the run to the only safe place she can think of—the home of her estranged grandmother, who lives in an Amish community. As Leah recovers, she finds herself entranced by the Amish lifestyle and by John, an Amish man who helps in her recuperation. They begin courting in earnest, but each must make some difficult choices—and figure out if an Amish and an English can truly make love work. INCARNATION Cornwall, Emma September 2012 Trade Paper The author’s second novel centered on Lucy Weston, a character in Dracula, following THE SECRET HISTORY OF ELIZABETH TUDOR, VAMPIRE SLAYER (12/10). Lucy tracks down Bram Stoker in the steampunk world of Victorian London to find out why he deliberately lied about her in his popular novel. She also wants to uncover the truth behind why she was chosen to be made a vampire against her will. With reluctant help from Stoker, she enters a hidden den of vampires where she meets the charismatic Marco, who will help her seek out Mordred, the medieval head of the clan, so that she can reclaim her humanity. All the while, alarmed by her urges, she must do everything in her power to suppress her growing thirst for human blood. (World English rights. Translation: Jane Rotrosen.)

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LOVE ANTHONY Genova, Lisa September 2012 Hardcover From New York Times bestselling author of STILL ALICE (1/09) and LEFT NEGLETED (1/11) comes a heartfelt novel about friendship and a mother coping with the loss of her autistic son. 1 million copies in print of STILL ALICE in the U.S. alone; rights sold in 23 markets. (UK/Commonwealth, Danish, Italian, German rights sold.) TIM GUNN’S FASHION BIBLE Gunn, Tim September 2012 Hardcover Authoritative as it is witty, TIM GUNN’S FASHION BIBLE traces the history of everything in your closet—from suits to sportswear—and recounts the contributions made by revolutionary designers to the ever-evolving world of fashion. A quality fashion book for the mainstream reader, Tim Gunn’s survey of Western fashion stands to corner the fashion-book market—and to serve as the perfect gift for everyone who likes clothes, cultural history, or Project Runway. (Previous title: GUNN’S GOLDEN RULES (9/10).) 7 3/8 x 9 1/8, 228 pps. Full-color throughout. THE MARRIAGE BARGAIN / THE MARRIAGE TRAP / THE MARRIAGE MISTAKE Probst, Jennifer September 2012, October 2012, November 2012 eBook / Trade Paperback When exorbitantly rich men and impossibly seductive women cross paths and marriage comes into play as a means of convenience, escape, or inheritance, fortunes (and hearts) are at stake. In THE MARRIAGE BARGAIN, a billionaire about to inherit his father’s corporation and an impulsive bookstore owner in need of a bailout marry purely as an arrangement. In THE MARRIAGE TRAP, a young photographer pretends to be a sexy Italian billionaire’s fiancée as long as he stays away from her married gal pal. In THE MARRIAGE MISTAKE, when an ugly duckling and her longtime crush, the CEO of her brother’s company, have a scorching one-night stand, her traditional Italian family forces them into marriage. Book 1 was already an eBook bestseller from Entangled, with 18+ weeks on The New York Times bestseller list and 22 weeks on USA Today. (Dutch, French, Turkish, Vietnamese, Hungarian rights sold.) (German, Chinese, Hebrew, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish rights sold for Book 1.) (Greek rights sold for Books 1 & 2.) (UK/Commonwealth, Polish rights sold.)

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RESURRECTION EXPRESS Romano, Stephen September 2012 Hardcover A high-octane debut thriller that reads like a cybercrime version of the classic film The Getaway, accelerating into a literary version of a Michael Bay film. A high-tech thief is offered the chance to find his wife, whom he presumed was dead, in return for cracking the most deadly security system ever designed. But the job goes bad in a major way, and turns into a death-defying escape through the criminal underworld. Romano’s projects include the Emmy Award-winning Showtime series Masters of Horror, and he is co-author of Black Light (coming from Mulholland/Little Brown), with Hollywood screenwriters Patrick Melton and Marcus Dustan. (World English rights. Translation: Inkwell.) HONOR BOUND Sollecito, Raffaele September 2012 Hardcover The gripping memoir by Amanda Knox’s ex-boyfriend chronicling their relationship and the four years they spent in prison for a crime they didn't commit. DAUGHTER OF LIGHT Andrews, V.C. October 2012 Hardcover / Mass Market In this sequel to DAUGHTER OF DARKNESS (10/10), beautiful Lorelei is desperate to escape her secret family legacy—she was bred to be a lure for unwitting victims of her father’s blood appetite. Determined to break free, she runs away from the only world she’s ever known. She soon discovers that burying her past is not so easy: sinister nightmares torment her, while even her waking hours are plagued with the fear that at any moment, Daddy could destroy all she holds dear. Can a child of darkness ever truly feel safe in the light? (UK/Commonwealth, Dutch rights sold.)

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THE GENERAL’S MISTRESS Graham, Jo October 2012 Trade Paper A Dutch woman flees her marriage to become a courtesan against the backdrop of the French Revolution in this steamy historical novel, a cross between Girl with a Pearl Earring and Dangerous Liaisons. When Elza’s husband grows cold and then violent, she runs away to Paris. She finds herself in need of a protector and makes a deal with a commander in the army: in exchange for his protection, she will become his mistress. Graham is the author of the critically-acclaimed historical fantasies Black Ships, Hand Of Isis, and Stealing Fire (Orbit). Black Ships was short-listed for the Locus Best First Novel Award, included in Amazon.com Editors’ Top Ten List in Science Fiction and Fantasy, and received a starred PW review. GHOST TOWN Hawes, Jason, Wilson, Grant, Waggoner, Tim October 2012 Trade Paper The second in an exciting new paranormal fiction series by the stars of the SyFy series Ghost Hunters. When Amber, Drew, and Trevor are invited to present at a paranormal conference in the most haunted town in America, they are forced to confront a murderous ghost called the Dark Lady and her human servant: Amber's abusive ex-boyfriend Mitch. Previous title: GHOST TRACKERS (9/11). OLIVER STONE’S UNTOLD HISTORY OF AMERICA Stone, Oliver, Kuznick, Peter October 2012 Hardcover A companion to the Academy Award winning director’s forthcoming documentary of the same name. Stone and Kuznick unearth the truth behind historical events, using recently discovered archives and newly declassified material. Filled with photos and little-known historical facts, it will challenge the status quo of American history. 100 photos throughout. (UK/Commonwealth rights sold.)

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THE TUCCI COOKBOOK Tucci, Stanley October 2012 Hardcover Actor Stanley Tucci’s association with wonderful foods began for fans with the movie Big Night and resonated in his role as Julia Child’s husband in Julie & Julia. Now he and his parents share a heart-warming Italian cookbook, an updated edition of Tucci’s wonderful Cucina & Famiglia (Morrow 10/99), with all-new photography, 200 tested recipes, and accompanying wine pairings. (UK/Commonwealth rights sold.) THE BRACELET Gately, Roberta November 2012 Trade Paper A new novel from the author of the moving debut LIPSTICK IN AFGHANISTAN (11/10). Humanitarian aid worker Abby Howell and New York Times reporter Nick Sinclair find themselves in the middle of a human trafficking ring in Pakistan. When Abby realizes she may have witnessed a murder by a high-ranking official, she and Nick must break the story before she becomes its next casualty. (Italian rights sold.) THOUGHTLESS / EFFORTLESS / RECKLESS Stephens, S.C. November 2012, January, March 2013 eBook / Trade Paper This romantic trilogy follows the turbulent relationship of the young, naive Keira and the sexy rock star Kellan. In THOUGHTLESS, Keira finds herself torn between her handsome, loving long-term boyfriend Dennis and the sensitive, damaged musician she just met. In EFFORTLESS, Keira and Kellan’s relationship is put to the test when his band goes on a tour that will propel him to national fame. In RECKLESS, when Kellan’s band hits it big, the lovers find themselves pushed to the limits. The first two self-published books were bestsellers on Amazon, selling 2,500-3,000 per week. (UK/Commonwealth rights sold.)

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SUMMERSET ABBEY Series Brown, T.J. January, March, August 2013 Trade Paperback A trilogy of novels set in the same time period as the incredibly popular Downton Abbey television series, featuring the same upstairs/downstairs themes and timed to publish with season 3 of the series. Two sisters and their maid are suddenly separated by the rigid class divisions within a sprawling aristocratic estate and thrust into an uncertain world on the brink of WWI. Book 2 is A BLOOM IN WINTER and Book 3 is SPRING AWAKENING. SILENCE OF THE LLAMAS Canadeo, Anne January 2013 Trade Paperback The fifth installment in Canadeo’s knitting mystery series. The Black Sheep Knitters attend a fiber festival where they must investigate an attack against the llamas on their friend's farm. Previous titles: WHILE MY PRETTY ONE KNITS (5/09), KNIT, PURL, DIE (12/09), STITCH BEFORE DYING (12/10), and TIL DEATH DO US PURL (3/12). UNTITLED MEMOIR Harper, Valerie January 2013 Hardcover The heartwarming memoir of beloved TV actress and cancer survivor Valerie Harper, best known for her role as Rhoda on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. THE CHANEL BONFIRE Lawless, Wendy January 2013 Trade Paperback A memoir of the author’s extraordinary upbringing. It is 1967 when Georgann Rae is interrupted in the first attempt to take her own life. Her two young daughters are awakened by the sound of shattering glass and a troop of NYC EMT’s summoned by their stepfather to their lavish apartment on Manhattan’s upper eastside. Wendy was the eldest daughter and thus begins her story of the glamorous but decadent, fascinating but appalling life her mother led with her girls in tow. An unputdownable story told with wit and heart.

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THE S-WORD Pitcher, Chelsea January 2013 Trade Paperback Debut author Chelsea Pitcher daringly depicts the harsh reality of modern high schools, where one bad decision can ruin a reputation, and one cruel word can ruin a life. Outgoing Angie and shy, prudish Lizzie have been best friends since kindergarten. But when Angie catches Lizzie in a tryst with her boyfriend, Drake, on prom night, Angie can no longer look Lizzie in the face. Even when Lizzie gets branded ‘Queen of the Sluts,’ and the S-word shows up on her car and locker, Angie won’t give her a chance to explain. Then Lizzie commits suicide. Angie’s quest for the truth behind Lizzie’s suicide is addictive and thrilling, and her razorsharp wit and fierce sleuthing skills makes her impossible not to root for—even when it becomes clear that avenging Lizzie and avoiding self-destruction might not be possible.

GRAY Wentz, Pete January 2013 Hardcover Pete Wentz, the founder and front man of the alternative rock band Fall Out Boy, has penned a stunning and fascinating novel, offering readers unique insight into the underworld of rock ‘n’ roll. Our rock star protagonist is touring with his band and struggling to understand who he is, where he’s been, and what he’s become. At times he thrives on the drug that is being an international sex symbol, at others he feels hopeless and alone. Along the way he asks the kinds of questions that have made several million fans of Pete’s lyrics: What does it mean to not have a home? What is someone supposed to do when his one true love is gone? And why can’t he go back to the way things were?

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Spring 2013 SEAL SURVIVAL GUIDE Courtley, Cade February 2013 Trade Paperback Cade Courtley, host of Spike TV's Surviving Disaster teaches you to think like a Navy SEAL and survive any situation that the modern world might throw at you: natural disasters, home invasions, terrorist attacks, broken civilization. Step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and thinking techniques will make any reader feel prepared and secure. DEATH DROPS / SCENT TO KILL Fiedler, Chrystie February 2012, February 2013 Trade Paper The first novels in a new health food themed cozy mystery series featuring Dr. Willow McQuade, a naturopathic doctor. In DEATH DROPS, when her aunt is murdered and the valuable recipe for her skin cream stolen, it is up to McQuade to find the killer. FORBIDDEN SISTER / UNTITLED Andrews, V.C. March, October 2013 Hardcover / Mass Market New two-book series from bestselling author V.C. Andrews. The story of a young woman in search of her older sister who could tear her family apart. (UK/Commonwealth rights sold.) NICE IS JUST A PLACE IN FRANCE The Betches March 2013 Trade Paper The creators of the popular blog BetchesLoveThis.com use their signature wit and wisdom to teach you how to win in all areas of life—because a Betch always gets what she wants!

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PAGING THE DEAD Bonner, Brynn March 2013 Trade Paperback Genealogist Sophie McClure is often hired to research the histories of families. With the help of her business partner and medium, Esme, she is able to achieve extraordinary results in tracing family histories, which she transforms into archival-scrapbooks. But when one of their clients ends up dead, the only evidence points to them. To clear their names Sophie and Esme must put all their investigative efforts—and the help of their scrapbooking club—into finding a murderer.

IF I WERE YOU Trilogy Jones, Lisa Renee March, June, September 2013 eBook / Trade Paper When Sara McMillan finds a stack of journals in a storage unit, she’s shocked and enthralled by the erotic life the writer led. Unable to stop reading, she vicariously lives out dark fantasies through Rebecca, the writer—until the terrifying final entry. Certain something sinister has happened, Sara sets out to discover the facts, immersing herself in Rebecca’s life. Soon she’s working at the art gallery Rebecca worked at and meeting Rebecca’s friends. Finding herself drawn to two dangerously sexy men, the manager of the gallery and a famed artist, Sara realizes she’s going down the same path Rebecca took. But with the promise of her dark needs being met by a man with confident good looks and a desire for control, she’s not sure anything else matters. Just the burn for more. The self-published eBook of Book 1 was a #1 Kindle Erotic Romance, and #9 Amazon Romantic Suspense. (Dutch, Italian, French rights sold.) THE BIG BANG UNIVERSITY April 2013 Ambrosetti, Jessica Trade Paper This official tie-in is a mock textbook featuring lessons from the characters in the international hit sitcom. After being trained by the show’s characters, readers test whether they have the necessary skills to make it as the eighth member of the group in The Big Bang Theory.

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LOVE WATER MEMORY Shortridge, Jennie April 2013 Hardcover The story of Lucie Walker, a thirty-nine-year-old woman who wakes up on a San Francisco beach with a rare form of amnesia that has left her without a single memory of her past. After being identified at a local hospital, she returns to her previous life in Seattle and her loving fiancé. But her amnesia has completely changed her personality, and Lucie is horrified to discover how selfish and lonely she used to be. On top of these unsettling realizations, she finds herself falling in love with her fiancé while he seems to be falling out of love with her. It becomes evident that Lucie’s amnesia was the result of years of repressing a violent childhood, and she begins to remember shocking pieces of her past. As she makes new friends, cooks, and falls in love, she realizes she must build a new life as the person she wants to be, rather than the one that the past had shaped her to be. A DIET TO DIE FOR Steding, Sarah April 2013 Trade Paperback The first novel in the ‘Diet to Die For’ mystery series introduces thirty-year-old event planner and yo-yo dieter Jen Stevens, who finds herself embroiled in an intense murder investigation in which she must catch the killer while keeping to her diet. A CERTAIN SUMMER Beard, Patricia May 2013 Trade Paper A richly evocative novel set at the end of WWII, when women awaited husbands and lovers returning from the war. Some do not return, others have physical or emotional injuries. In the tony summer community of Wauregan Island, Helen Wadsworth‘s husband has been declared missing and so she is living in emotional limbo. An old friend of her husband visits often, while the handsome grandson of her neighbor is spending more time with her and her 14 year-old son. The old social structures are fading as the world around their island undergoes huge social and political upheaval. When her husband is declared dead, HW travels to France and discovers a terrible secret, one that will ultimately set her free. Part love story, part mystery and part social history, this novel offers a unique and satisfying blend for fans of Kate Morton and Jamie Ford. Beard is a journalist and historian; this is her fiction debut.

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LOTHAIRE / MACRIEVE Cole, Kresley January 2012 / May 2013 Hardcover LOTHAIRE was #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole’s hardcover debut and MACRIEVE continues her ‘Immortals After Dark’ series that features Witches, Demons, Wizards and Valkyries all searching for their one true love. Cole’s new ‘Dacians’ series will begin in 2013 in mass market (see Pocket Rights Guide) and will be published alongside further ‘Immortals’ titles. (UK/Commonwealth, Thai, Spanish rights sold.) EXTINCT FOR A REASON: A FIELD GUID TO FAILIMALS AND EVOLOSERS Cooney, Scott and Adler, Aaron May 2013 Trade Paper In the proud tradition of the Center for Failimological Research, an illustrated faux field guide to animals who’ve become extinct—for good reason—including the Bipolar Bear, Neapolitan Zebra, and Combover Eagle. (World English rights. Translation: Kathy Green Agency) POTTY MOUTH AT THE TABLE Notaro, Laurie May 2013 Trade Paperback Laurie Notaro examines the basic human condition of rudeness in a hilarious new collection of essays. Notaro is The New York Times bestselling author of The Idiot Girls Action Adventure Club (Villard) and was called “the funniest writer in the solar system” by The Miami Herald. (World English rights. Translation: Bent Agency.)

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OUT OF THE CELLAR: SEX, DRUGS, RATT & ROLL Pearcy, Stephen May 2013 Hardcover The memoir of the lead singer of ‘80s super group RATT that dishes about all the rockstar depravity - the groupies, the trashed hotel rooms, the drugs – and just how much you can get away with when you’re one of the biggest hair metal stars of all time. Ratt has released ten platinum and gold albums, with “Out of the Cellar” topping sales of 4 million in the U.S. alone. The band has played more than a thousand shows and sold more than 20 million records worldwide. Readers are introduced to Ratt’s unique “Pussy, Party, Paycheck” ethos, as well as their taste for heroin, handguns, and hamming it up. This memoir will not disappoint; Pearcy is ready to share all the mind-blowing stories that you’d expect from a topselling band of the era. SKINNY BITCH IN LOVE Barnouin, Kim June 2013 Hardcover In this novel based on the #1 bestselling SKINNY BITCH books, a twenty-something chef loses her dream job—only to find happiness after she launches a vegan cooking school and falls for a sexy carnivore. (World English rights. Translation: Laura Dail Agency.) UNTITLED Carter, Philip June 2013 Hardcover The sequel to the author’s bestselling ALTAR OF BONES (3/11). (ALTAR OF BONES rights sold in: UK/Commonwealth, German, Dutch, Italian, Japanese, Hebrew, French, Russian, Chinese complex, Norwegian, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Polish, Latvian, Czech, Serbian.) WHISTLING PAST THE GRAVEYARD Crandall, Susan June 2013 Trade Paper When nine-year-old Starla runs away from her Mississippi home in 1963, she finds an unlikely ally in Eula—a lonely woman suffering loss and abuse. Through a series of unforeseen events, the black woman and the white girl embark on a deep South road trip that leads to healing and self-discovery for both.

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BANQUET OF LIES Diener, Michelle June 2013 Trade Paperback From the author of IN A TREACHEROUS COURT (8/11), KEEPER OF THE KING’S SECRETS (4/12), and THE EMPORER’S CONSPIRACY (9/12), a compelling new novel set in Regency England. Frightened for her life and not knowing whom to trust after her family is murdered, a young noblewoman flees France and takes a job as a cook for a London nobleman. While using her anonymity to discover who is behind her family's murder, she gains a new perspective on life as a servant, especially when her employer is drawn not only to her investigation but also to her. UNTITLED Jones, Shirley June 2013 Hardcover Shirley Jones was an Oscar-winning film legend, starring in Oklahoma!, Carousel, and The Music Man, long before The Partridge Family. On the show, she was the epitome of American motherhood, a symbol to generations of families in the '70s. In this hilarious and heartwarming, shocking and intimate new memoir, movie and television icon Shirley Jones takes the reader beyond the America's sweetheart exterior. JOHN, GEORGE, AND ME Berman, Matt July 2013 Hardcover The witty and moving account of the five years Berman spent working as John Kennedy, Jr.’s creative director at George Magazine. Matt shares his own personal story of the relationship he had with John and the valuable life and work lessons he learned while working behind the scenes at George. Through his unique perspective as a close friend and co-worker, Matt paints a vivid portrait of JFK, Jr. that only a select few have ever seen.

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THE DIRTY BOOK CLUB Harrison, Lisi July 2013 Hardcover M.J. receives a copy of Prim: Etiquette for Proper Living in the mail. When she opens it, she finds it’s actually a copy of Fear of Flying, and slipped inside is an invitation to join a very special, secret book club. At the first meeting, the gathered women discover that they have each been chosen by the four original members of the club started in the 1960’s. As the women bond over discussions of Fifty Shades, Forever and How to Make Love Like a Pornstar they are each challenged to rethink all areas of their lives. Inspired by the powerful women in the books they read and the bonds of their new friendship they find the courage to purse the lives they always wanted. Harrison is the author of the bestselling YA series The Clique and Monster High. This is her adult fiction debut. COURTING GRETA Hootman, Ramsey July 2013 Trade Paper A tender, cheer-inducing debut novel about what happens when two unlikely high school teachers who don’t believe in romance give love half a chance. (World English rights. Translation: Dystel & Goderich.)

SUMMER GIRLS Monroe, Mary Alice July 2013 Trade Paperback The heartwarming first installment in a new trilogy set on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, from New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe. Marietta Colson Muir, a dowager of Charleston society who has retired to her historic summer home, gathers the last of her family—three granddaughters: Carson, Eudora, and Harper—with the intent to reunite them after years of separation. (World English rights. Translation: Trident Media.)

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RISE AGAIN / RISE AGAIN: BELOW ZERO Tripp, Ben October 2010 / July 2013 Trade Paperback Debut novel and sequel set in the small town of Forest Peak, California, where the lives of several individuals are forever altered--the world as they know it is crumbling around them. Something completely unnatural is occurring, the dead walk again and the zombie apocalypse is upon them. “Tripp’s debut is a thrilling page-turner that will delight fans of zombie fiction and post-apocalyptic stories, including Charlie Huston’s Sleepless and Justin Cronin’s The Passage.” —Booklist. (German rights sold.)

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Highlights from Future Lists THE LANGUAGE OF SILENCE Michaels, Anna August 2013 Trade Paper A woman flees her abusive husband to join the circus, following in the footsteps of her eccentric, tiger-taming grandmother. Michaels is the author of THE TENDER MERCY OF ROSES (5/11). (World English rights. Translation: Jane Rotrosen.)

GOING GRAY / UNTITLED 2 Traviss, Karen August, November 2013 Trade Paper An all-original near-future military thriller series. A few years from now, Western governments have put their wars, especially unpopular ones, fully in the hands of private contractors, as the war-weary electorate doesn't protest about the deaths of mercenaries. For those men and women on the front line, though, it's an increasingly tough existence as unrest, resource shortages, and political chaos sweep the world. Now a squad made up of unlikely allies is tasked with protecting North American interests... even as international order and the rules of warfare begin to crumble. Traviss is a #1 New York Times bestselling author who has received critical acclaim for her award-nominated ‘Wess’har’ series, as well as regularly hitting the bestseller lists with her Star Wars, Gears of War, and Halo work. BARREN SOUL Hite, Ann September 2013 Trade Paperback The new novel from the author of GHOST ON BLACK MOUNTAIN (9/11). Set during the Great Depression, BARREN SOUL is the story of two young women—a preacher's daughter and her black servant—who form an unlikely alliance. Shelly Parker, a sixteen-year-old servant, has had the gift of sight for as long as she can remember. When the ghost of a poor white woman who died during childbirth begins to haunt pastor's daughter Faith, Shelly is the only person that can help her. The two young women soon find themselves journeying from the mountains of North Carolina to the saltwater marshes of Georgia, uncovering dangerous truths and putting their lives at risk. GHOST ON BLACK MOUNTAIN’s Southern gothic prose received praise from bestselling authors Jocelyn Jackson, Beth Hoffman and Amy Greene, as well as great reviews from PW and Library Journal. It was also one of the ten finalists from the 2012 Townsend Prize for Fiction, awarded to an author from Georgia every other year. Previous winners include Kathryn Stockett, Ha Jin and Alice Walker.

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WEEKENDS WITH DAISY Luttrell, Sharon Kahn September 2013 Hardcover A heartwarming memoir of Sharron Kahn Luttrell’s year as a volunteer trainer for Daisy, a sweet labrador puppy, and her relationship with Daisy’s trainer in the NEADS Prison PUP partnership. (World English rights. Translation: Fairbank Literary Rep.) UNTITLED Spelling, Tori September 2013 Hardcover A collection of essays about living a normal life in Hollywood, where life is anything but normal, and on her never-complacent life balancing parenthood with the pressures of living in Tinseltown. Topics include: reaction to the tabloid scrutiny of her weight; the truth behind the latest “feud” making headlines; becoming a mini-mogul via her many business ventures and lines; the evolving relationship and health scare of Tori’s baby nurse/surrogate mother-figure Patsy; her marriage to Dean McDermott; a nostalgic visit to the new 90210; and adding another Spelling-McDermott to the growing family. MAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE Flackett, Jen October 2013 Hardcover A touching, funny, and insightful collection of men's thoughts on love, based on the website TheMansGuidetoLove.com FROM STAIRCASE TO STAGE Grant, Oliver “Power” October 2013 Hardcover Oliver “Power” Grant, the controversial co-founder and executive producer of The Wu-Tang Clan, takes a dramatic look back on the achievements, mistakes, and philosophies of one of the most famous rap groups of all time. (World English rights. Translation: Bradford Literary.)

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UNTITLED Jones, Sherry October 2013 Trade Paper From the award-winning author of FOUR SISTERS, ALL QUEENS (May 2012) comes a new historical novel about the storied lovers Heloise and Abelard. THE TREE LINE Evans, Chris November 2013 Hardcover Apocalypse Now meets Lord of the Rings in in a bold new novel by the author of the successful ‘Iron Elves’ trilogy (A DARKNESS FORGED IN FIRE (7/08), THE LIGHT OF BURNING SHADOWS (7/09), and ASHES OF A BLACK FROST (10/11)). THE VEIL OF TIME McDougall, Claire March 2014 Trade Paper In the wake of her divorce, the death of her daughter, and an estrangement from her son after overwhelming family tensions, Maggie rents a cottage near a Scottish fort. When she begins having vivid dreams of living in 9th century Scotland following anxiety-induced seizures, and when her fantasies start to blend with reality, Maggie must make a choice: stay in the past where she’s found love with Celtic warrior Fergus (whose daughter bears a striking resemblance to her own), or return to the present and her college-age son? WORLD OF HURT Niles, Steve December 2015 Hardcover An original, compellingly dark novel from the critically acclaimed creator of the 30 Days of Night graphic novels. Set in near-future America, graphic designer Walter Keenan’s world is turned upside down when a sudden revelation shows him a glimpse of the future in which the living embodiment of the mythical Seven Deadly Sins comes to earth. Walter must stop the growing darkness that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. Riveting and haunting, Fangoria magazine heralded Niles as "a rising talent who promises to keep us terrified for the next twenty-five years."

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PERMUTED PRESS DAY BY DAY ARMAGEDDON / BEYOND EXILE / SHATTERED HOURGLASS / UNTITLED Bourne, J. L. October 2009, July 2010, October 2012, October 2013 Trade Paperback Acclaimed pair of zombie thrillers written as a series of action packed journal entries. When sporadic news reports indicate chaos and violence spreading through U.S. cities and an unknown evil is sweeping the planet -- the dead are rising to claim the Earth – one man steps forward to lead the struggle to survive. Trapped in the midst of global disaster, he must make decisions that will mean life or the eternal curse to walk the earth as one of the undead. (World rights excluding Korean.) (UK/Commonwealth, Spanish, German, French, Turkish, Russian, Polish, Italian rights sold.) PLAGUE OF THE DEAD / THUNDER OF ASHES / SURVIVORS Recht, Z.A. December 2009, November 2010, June 2012 Trade Paperback A viral outbreak unlike anything mankind has encountered before is unleashed and everyone infected dies, only to return to walk the earth again…as zombies. When the military fail to contain the virus, the plague of the living dead escalates into a global pandemic. As chaos ensues, a single law of nature remains: live or die, kill or be killed. "An awesome zombie novel. A literal, intelligent thriller filled with a cast of strong, believable, and well-drawn characters, this is a story that will grip you and, at the same time, fill you with an uncomfortable sense of dread." -- David Moody, author of Hater. (UK/Commonwealth, French, Turkish, German rights sold.) EMPIRE Dunwoody, David March 2010 Trade Paperback Crippled by hordes of zombified humans, the U.S. government retreats leaving those who choose to stay in the "badlands" defenseless. The undead, born of an otherworldly energy fused with a deadly virus, have no natural enemies. But they do have one supernatural enemy, Death himself. Descending upon the ghost town of Jefferson Harbor, Louisiana, the Grim Reaper embarks on a bloody campaign to put down the legions that have defied his touch for so long. He will find allies in the city's last survivors and a powerful enemy in a man who wants to harness the force driving the zombies and build an empire of the dead where America once stood.

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DYING TO LIVE Paffenroth, Kim October 2010 Trade Paperback Jonah Caine, a lone survivor in a zombie-infested world, struggles to understand the apocalypse in which he lives. After months of wandering, he discovers a group of survivors and joins them in building a community that establishes an island of order and humanity surrounded by relentless ghouls. But peace is short-lived when Jonah and his band of refugees clash with another group of survivors who remind them that the undead are not the only horror they must face. (World rights excluding German.) BESTIAL Carl, William D. Deccember 2011 Trade Paperback Beneath the dim light of a full moon, an airborne virus mutates the population of Cincinnati into huge, snarling monsters that devour everyone they see, acting upon their most base and bestial desires. Planes fall from the sky. Highways are clogged with abandoned cars, and buildings explode and topple. The city burns. Only four people are immune to the metamorphosis--a smooth-talking thief who maintains the code of the Old West, an AfricanAmerican bank teller who has struggled her entire life to emerge unscathed from the ghetto, a wealthy middle-aged housewife who finds everything she once believed to be a lie, and a teenaged runaway turning tricks for food. Somehow, these survivors must discover what caused the end of everything and stop it from spreading. EDEN Monchinski, Toni December 2011 Trade Paperback Seemingly overnight, the world has been transformed into a barren wasteland ravaged by plague and overrun by hordes of flesh-eating zombies. A small band of desperate men and women band together in a fortified compound in what once was Queens, New York.

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DOWN THE ROAD Ibarra, Bowie January 2011 Trade Paperback In a small south Texas town, the citizens have secured their borders against the living dead that have taken over the nation. When two strangers stumble into town, they bring news of a global peacekeeping force sweeping toward the city. Relief soon turns to dread when they learn the force is led by a ruthless commander determined to secure the republic of Texas on his own terms by establishing his own brand of government for the plague-ravaged nation. (World rights excluding Spanish.) ESCAPE Melzer, James December 2013 Trade Paperback When an asteroid passes earth and leaves a trail of death in its wake, a quarter of the population becomes the living dead. Twenty-five years later the zombies are under the control of the government. Citizens are chosen to participate in a cloning project in which their clones are used as food for the undead. When one man discovers that something in his blood is being used to create an army of super-zombies, he decides to help his clone escape. In doing so he uncovers a secret so guarded that those in power will stop at nothing to kill him and all those he loves. First in a planned trilogy.

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DIET/REFERENCE DR SPOCK’S TAKE CHARGE PARENTING GUIDES: BABY BASICS and YOUR PREGNANCY Greenfield, Marjorie M.D. January, September 2003 MassMarket Two handy, indispensable and affordable books from one of the world’s most respected names in parenting. These are concise, empowering and focused reference books. (UK/Commonwealth, Russian, Romanian, Estonian, Bulgarian, Lithuanian, Italian, Hungarian, Chinese Complex, Chinese Simplified rights sold.) THE GIRLFRIEND’S GUIDE TO PREGNANCY—Revised and Updated Iovine, Vicki January 2007 Trade Paperback Originally published in October 1995, this book’s irreverent and sassy tone explores the "truths" of pregnancy and childbirth - from sex to cellulite to cesareans. It’s packed with funny moments, helpful advice and honest reassurance. With 25% new material, this book is set to be an evergreen seller for another decade. More than 1.4 million copies have been sold to date. The first edition has been published in 19 markets/languages. (Korean, Chinese simplified, Greek, Bulgarian, Spanish, Hungarian, Russian, German, Croatian, Latvian, Romanian rights sold.) PREEMIES – Second Edition Linden, Diana Weschester, Doron, Mia Wechsler and Paroli, Emma Trenti November 2010 Trade Paperback Preemies is the only resource of its kind, a comprehensive Dr Spock -like reference that is both reassuring and realistic, delivering up-to-the-minute information on medical care for premature births. Authors Dana Wechsler Linden and Emma Trenti Paroli are parents who have "been there." Together with neonatologist Mia Wechsler Doron, they answer the dozens of questions that parents will have at every stage imparting a vast, detailed store of knowledge in clear language that all readers can understand. (Polish, Hebrew rights sold.)

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DR. SPOCK'S BABY AND CHILD CARE, 9th EDITION Spock, Benjamin, M.D./Updated & revised by Needlman, Robert M.D. December 2011 Mass Market & Trade Paperback Generations of parents have relied on the classic bestseller DR. SPOCK'S BABY AND CHILD CARE; it is the most authoritative and reliable guide for parents everywhere. This timeless and up-to-date edition has been revised and expanded by Dr. Robert Needlman, author of Dr. Spock's Baby Basics, and a top-notch physician who shares Dr. Spock's philosophy. BABY AND CHILD CARE, 9th Edition will contain the latest information on child development from birth through adolescence with updated cover art and a new interior design. (UK/Commonwealth, Polish, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Romanian, Bulgarian, Thai, Spanish, Serbian, Hungarian, Chinese Simplified, Dutch, Ukrainian rights sold to the 8th Edition.) (UK/Commonwealth, Chinese Simplified, Russian rights sold.) THE ESSENTIAL HOMEBIRTH GUIDE Drichta, Jane E. February 2013 Trade Paperback An empowering, joyous, and entertaining ride through pregnancy and birth in a convenient Q&A format. Stories from mothers about their experiences enrich each chapter. This allaccess pass to the homebirth experience ensures that mothers have the information they need about this traditional model of care. It covers everything from the history of homebirth, to the expectations during pregnancy, to exactly how to prepare the house for the big day. Readers will feel they are sitting in the living room with midwives and mothers, soaking up the wisdom that comes from longstanding, trustworthy, heart-led experience. CAVE WOMEN DON’T GET FAT Blum, Esther January 2014 Hardcover Bringing the tradition of THE PALEO DIET to women, a protein-rich, hormone-balancing, and detoxifying program that helps you feel gorgeous fast. Blum is a registered dietitian, holistic nutritionist, and popular spokesperson for national food and beverage brands, like POM and Jamba Juice, regularly leading satellite media tours, and writes a regular blog for Charles Poliquin, a world leading strength coach.

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MTV BOOKS THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER Chbosky, Stephen February 1999, August 2012 Trade Paperback A coming-of-age novel told in journal form by Charlie, a 15-year-old boy in his first year of high school and on the brink of adulthood. In letters to an unknown friend, Charlie chronicles his many rites of passage – describing and responding to his first experiences of drugs, sex, abiding friendship, loss, music and literature. Smart, hyper-observant and vulnerable, Charlie’s transformation from ‘wallflower’ to a participating and confident young man has become a modern classic with more than 1 million copies in print. Major motion picture release September 2012 from Summit Films (Hunger Games, Twilight) starring Emma Watson. (UK/Commonwealth, German, Italian, Chinese complex, Japanese, Swedish, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Finnish, Lithuanian, Dutch, Slovak, Czech, Spanish, Estonian, Danish, Hungarian, Hebrew, Turkish rights sold.) THE ROSE THAT GREW FROM CONCRETE Shakur, Tupac November 1999 Hardcover A collection of more than 100 poems by the world’s most celebrated hip-hop artist. Though murdered in 1997, Shakur remains a central voice of urban youth and a powerful influence on the rappers who follow in his footsteps. 550,000+ copies in print. (UK/Commonwealth, Polish, Japanese rights sold.) ORDINARY BEAUTY Wiess, Laura June 2011 Trade paperback A gritty and heartbreaking new novel from the acclaimed author of SUCH A PRETTY GIRL (1/07). Sayre Bellavia is seventeen years old and for most of her life her mother has loved drugs more than she’s ever loved Sayre. But Sayre still has hope, even as she questions her own love for her mother she will do whatever it takes to stop the cycle of addiction from dragging her under. She won’t become like her mother. She wants a future. Also by Weiss: LEFTOVERS (1/08) and HOW IT ENDS (6/09). (World English rights. Translation: Barry Goldblatt.)

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ON FIRE Holden, Nancy June 2012 Trade Paper An original novel based on the hit MTV series Teen Wolf. Scott was just a regular guy until one bite changed his life. Now he struggles to understand who he is. Is he more wolf than human—or is it the other way around? The more he tries to control his urges, the more his urges end up controlling him. ON FIRE is the story of what happens when you to walk the line between what you want and what you can’t help from wanting. Will the bite end up being a gift or a curse? And what will it mean for Scott’s relationship with Allison—the girl he can’t get enough of? Only time will tell if he should embrace his newfound powers, or if he should fear them. SUCH A RUSH Echols, Jennifer July 2012 Hardcover Echols makes her hardcover debut with this sexy tale of a young airplane pilot torn between two brothers. High school senior Leah Jones loves nothing more than flying. While she’s in the air, it’s easy to forget life with her absentee mother at the low-rent end of a South Carolina beach town. When her flight instructor, Mr. Hall, hires her to fly for his banner advertising business, she sees it as her ticket out of the trailer park. When he dies suddenly, she’s afraid her flying career is gone forever. But Hall’s teenage sons, golden boy Alec and adrenaline junkie Grayson, are determined to keep the planes flying. Leah finds herself drawn into a battle between brothers—and the consequences could be deadly. Echols’ previous titles for Gallery are: GOING TOO FAR (3/09), FORGET YOU (7/10), and LOVE STORY (7/11). (World English rights. Translation: Bradford Literary.) DIRTY LITTLE SECRET Echols, Jennifer July 2013 Hardcover A romantic drama that follows sisters Emma and Julie Wright as they navigate the passions, heartbreaks, and intrigue of country music fame. When Emma’s family ships her to her granddad’s house in Nashville following a rift with her sister who left their band to start a solo career, Emma works as a fiddler in a summer amusement park. It’s there she meets Stace, a young Johnny Cash-wannabe who knows Emma’s fiddle-playing is just the attribute they need to break into the industry. But Emma’s already lived this life once before, and isn’t sure she’s ready to let him take her there again. (World English rights. Translation: Bradford Literary.)

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ME SINCE YOU Wiess, Laura September 2013 Trade Paper Sixteen-year-old Rowan is still reeling from her father’s suicide four months ago, after he failed to stop a man from leaping off an overpass to his death. The only witness—Eli, wrapped deep in his own mourning for his soldier father, who was killed overseas. Rowan and Eli meet at her father’s funeral and begin to navigate the stages of grief, and its aftermath, together. Together, Eli and Rowan struggle to make sense of what’s gone, what is left—and in the process, begin to fall in love. (World English rights. Translation: Barry Goldblatt.) FROM STAIRCASE TO STAGE Grant, Oliver “Power” October 2013 Hardcover Oliver “Power” Grant, the controversial co-founder and executive producer of The Wu-Tang Clan, takes a dramatic look back on the group’s achievements, mistakes, and philosophies of one of the most famous rap groups of all time, The Wu-Tang Clan. (World English rights. Translation: Bradford Literary.)

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WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT (partial list)

THE WWE CHAMPIONSHIP Sullivan, Kevin November 2010 Hardcover A celebration and comprehensive look at the fifty-year history of World Wrestling title matches—one of the most prestigious and no-holds-barred events in sports entertainment. Featuring such legendary heroes and heels as Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, the Iron Sheik, Triple H, the Undertaker, the Rock, John Cena, Macho Man Randy Savage, the Big Show, and Stone Cold Steve Austin. CROSS RHODES Vancil, Mark December 2010 Trade Paperback The story of one of the most famous families in the history of the WWE as told by Dustin Rhodes, the first son of legendary figure Dusty Rhodes and the older half-brother of emerging star, Cody Rhodes. Highly personal, direct, and honest, this is an inside look into the lives of one of wrestling’s first families, and the complicated—but loving— relationship of a famous father and the son in search of him. MY FAVORITE MATCH Robinson, Jon June 2012 Trade Paper Relive the most breathtaking, unbelievable wrestling action ever as WWE's Superstars and Divas recount their greatest matches of all time. Robinson writes “The Gamer” column for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com where he has interviewed everyone from Kobe Bryant to Tiger Woods. With an 8 page 4-C insert.

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