http://www.earlyink.com Previews of New & Upcoming Books Copyright 2007 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:17:47 -0500 947809http://www.feedburner.com The Big Curmudgeon
by Jon Winokur
in stores May 30

The Big Curmudgeon is the richest collection yet of curmudgeonly commentary arranged alphabetically by subject and featuring special sections on such world-class grumps as H.L. Mencken, John Simon, W.C. Fields, and Dorothy Parker. This book is the last witty word on all things cynical, snide, and hilariously grouchy.

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by Rosemary Mahoney
in stores July 11

An intrepid writer, a seven-foot skiff, and the mysterious Nile—in Rosemary Mahoney's expert hands, these elements become an amazing travel narrative.

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by Big Kenny and John Rich with Allen Rucker
in stores June 5

Big Kenny and John Rich have taken country music by storm. Their unique, eclectic music style challenges country music tradition. In a style as creative and irreverent as their music, this official book will give fans a backstage pass to the duo's early days in a Nashville dive to their controversial movement for a new sound in country music.

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by Craig Boreth
in stores May 15

Veteran dad and author Craig Boreth sets out to smooth the path to paternity, showing desperate new dads: HOW TO CONVINCE YOURSELF THAT YOU’RE READY, from abandoning your entire existence to preparing for the biggest challenge of all: being useless. HOW TO GET FIT FOR FATHERHOOD, since that pudgy butterball will smack you down faster than a jilted stripper and make you sicker than Tijuana tap water. HOW TO maintain the illusion of control, from remaining conscious during delivery to telling pushy parents where to stick their unsolicited advice. HOW TO HAVE A NORMAL LIFE AGAIN, from getting that #$@%&! song out of your head to appreciating your wife the MILF… and much more in this entertaining, life-saving, fully illustrated guidebook that no new dad should be without.

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by Victoria Zackheim (ed.) with personal essays by Diana Abu-Jaber, Susan Cheever, Jane Smiley, Caroline Leavitt, Lynn Freed, Katharine Weber, Connie May Fowler, et al.
in stores June 1

From a list of America''s most respected and award- winning female authors, this collection explores the highly personal, sometimes anguished, sometimes hilarious, but always compelling subject of infidelity, detailing experiences of women on both sides of these highly charged and emotional situations.

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by Josh Wolk
in stores June 5

Three months before getting married at age thirty-four, Josh Wolk decides to treat himself to a “farewell to childhood” extravaganza: one last summer working at the beloved Maine boys’ camp where he spent most of the eighties. And there he finds out that there’s no better way to see how much you’ve changed than to revisit a place that hasn’t changed at all.

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by Dina Matos McGreevey
in stores May 1

It was an unforgettable scene. Dina Matos McGreevey, an attractive woman in her mid-thirties, wife, mother, and First Lady of the state of New Jersey, watched silently as her husband, then New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey, resigned his office with the revelation that he was a "gay American." The picture of grace and loyalty, perfectly composed in her pale blue suit, Dina Matos McGreevey gave no sign of the tangled mixture of fear, sorrow, and anger she felt that day, no hint of the devastation that was to come. Since then she has been asked repeatedly about the nature of her marriage, about what she knew and when she knew it. Since then, she has remained silent. Until now.

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by Neil Mulholland (ed.)
in stores May 1

Completely Unauthorized: Leading psychologists delve into the world and characters of Harry Potter in this revealing look at J. K. Rowling's constructed universe, using the characters and their puzzling situations to offer insight into real-world psychology. Designed to appeal to both fans of pop culture and students of psychology, this unique blend of scholarship and contemporary criticism consists of essays by professional psychologists hailing from schools and clinical practices throughout the world. Every major area of psychology is covered as the contributors tackle such heady questions as "Is Harry a cranky adolescent or suffering from real post-traumatic-stress disorder?" "Is Voldemort evil incarnate or a misguided boy now twisted beyond recognition?" and "Is Snape treacherous or struggling for redemption?", revealing the fictional world's complex psychological brew.

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by Glenn Yeffeth (ed.)
in stores April 1

Examining the Halo phenomenon from every angle—from profiling the greatest Halo player who ever lived to providing a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the wildly popular, virtual-reality Halo movies—this guide is the ultimate companion for anyone who wants to truly understand this amazingly successful video game. With discussions on the role of religion and science in the game, this collection of essays also looks into the creation of and community reaction to the launch of the Halo series. Speculations on the upcoming movie and a rigorous analysis of the vehicles of Halo are also included. Halo Effect is a collection of essays on the bestselling video game Halo and is not authorized by Bungie, Microsoft, or any entity associated with Halo.

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by Jennifer Crusie (ed.)
in stores May 1

The quirky world of Stars Hollow and the incredible relationship of the Gilmore Girls—mother Lorelai and daughter Rory are best friends—continues to engage viewers after seven seasons, with its lightning-fast dialogue, dry wit, and unusual take on family relations. In this satirical yet sensitive collection of essays, leading writers weigh in on how this unique show has successfully broken the teenage-sitcom mold and gained viewers of all ages. Addressing questions such as "What are the risks of having your mother be your best friend?" "How is Gilmore Girls anti-family, at least in the traditional sense?" and "What’s a male viewer to do when he finds both mother and daughter attractive?" this anthology also looks at how the characters are shaped by the pop culture they consume and how prevalent a feeling of class consciousness is within the series.

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by Rob Thomas (ed.)
in stores May 28

More than just a high school drama, Veronica Mars is a smart and savvy teen detective show that offers complex mysteries and rapier wit, engaging social commentary, and noir sensibilities--with the occasional murder thrown in for good measure. This collection, edited by the creator and executive producer of the show, offers supreme insight into the class struggles and love stories of the series. Essays by top writers intelligently address a multitude of questions such as "Is Veronica a modern-day vigilante?" "Why is a show that features rape, potential incest, and a teen girl outsmarting local authorities so popular with America's conservative population?" and "Why is Veronica and Logan's relationship the most important story-driving factor in the show?"

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by Logan Ward
in stores June 1

"The basic premise is this: If it didn't exist in 1900, we will do without." SEE YOU IN A HUNDRED YEARS is the story of one family's year in a farmhouse in Swoope, Virginia, living as if it were 1900 and trying to simplify their lives. Years of working long hours surrounded by technology, stress, and stranger had taken their toll on Logan Ward and his wife Heather, and to save their marriage and their sanity, Logan and Heather sold their belongings, packed up their two-year-old son, and moved to a rundown farmhouse in the country without any plans past surviving the year. Adventure travel writer Logan Ward chronicles their year in 1900—what the move solved and what it didn't, what they lost and what they gained. As they struggle with recalcitrant livestock and garden-destroying bugs, rain that won't come and their own insecurities, they discover a sense of community and a sense of themselves that changes not only their marriage, but the entire Swoope, Virginia community.

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