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The article highlights the predictions of retailers for the LGBT literature and publishing in 2011, along with their personal experiences in LGBT publishing. Such retailers include Don Weise, publisher at Magnus Books, Rafael Kadushin, senior acquisitions editor at the University of Wisconsin Press, Holly Bemiss, literary agent at Susan Rabiner Agency, and Tony Valenzuela, executive director at the Lambda Literary Foundation. The article also describes the situation of LGBT publishing as of April 2011. INSET: Publishing Triangle Awards.

The article offers information on eight mystery books written by first-time mystery authors to be released in early 2009. These include "Beat the Reaper," by Josh Bazell, "Loser's Town," by Daniel Depp and "Starvation Lake," by Bryant Gruley, among others. The plots of each book are described in detail. Also noted are views of editors and publishers on the potential of each book to be a success in the market. INSETS: How'd They Do?;Mystery Debuts x Two.

The reports on dog books that are scheduled for release by publishers in the U.S. in 2008. "A Member of the Family: Cesar Millan's Guide to a Lifetime of Fulfillment With Your Dog," written with Melissa Jo Peltier, is coming in October from Harmony with a 750,000 printing. Jon Katz, whose "Izzy & Lenore: Two Dogs, an Unexpected Journey, and Me," will be arriving in stores this September. "Nose Down, Eyes Up," a novel by Merrill Markoe INSETS: Almost Perfect;Kitty Literature.

The article presents information on motion picture/television program tie-ins of various publishers. The film "Iron Man," directed by John Favreau and starring Robert Downey Jr. has four-title tie-ins from HarperCollins. The film "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," directed by Andrew Adamson, starring Tilda Swinton has sixteen-title tie-ins with HarperCollins. Another film is "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Harrison Ford, which has four-title tie-ins from Scholastic.

The article discusses the status of the sale of books on parenting in the U.S. Publishers report concurring growth in the said genre. Books on parenting that are available, according to Lissa Warren of Da Capo Lifelong Books include books by parent experts and books by pediatricians. The article also presents a list of books on parenting recommended by experts and publishers including "Does Your Baby Have Autism?" by Osnat Teitelbaum and Philip Teitelbaum" and "Generation Text: Raising Well-Adjusted Kids in an Age of Instant Everything," by Michael Osit.

The article focuses on the attention given by publications to pets. According to Houghton Mifflin senior editor Susan Canavan, people have more thoughtful relationships with their pets than ever before. Publisher Christopher Reggio says that because of the success of general interest pet titles such as Marley and Me and The Dog Whisperer, mainstream trade houses are publishing projects that supplement the traditional pet care titles that were once the exclusive terrain of specialty publishers. INSETS: Feeding Frenzy;Rescue Dogs.

Focuses on book tie-ins with the movie `Star Wars: Episode I--The Phantom Menace.' Level of popularity enjoyed by the `Star Wars' movie series; Publishers' reaction to the high degree of confidentiality required for book tie-ins; Ballantine Publishing Group's publication of three titles for the movie; Target market for the Episode I-related books. INSET: May dark horse be with you, by Heather Vogel Frederick..

This article deals with the continued expansion of titles in the publishing sector that targets the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) audience. Alyson Books publisher Don Weise cites one of the most common misconceptions about today's gay and lesbian literature. He thinks that one can sell to just as many readers by targeting GLBT subgroups whose particular needs have not been adequately met through books. "Streb: How to Become an Extreme Action Hero" is one of the forthcoming books that target a something for everybody approach. INSET: Cleis Press Marks 30 Years.

The article profiles romance fiction writer Debbie Macomber. Her first effort "Starlight" was published as a numbered title in the Silhouette Special Edition series at publishing company Harlequin, a series of more than a thousand titles by dozens of authors. After a half-dozen more such entries, Macomber, in 1988, got her own series, Navy, which ran to five titles. Harlequin introduced Macomber to hardcover in 2001, counting on a core readership to follow her to the more expensive format.

The article reports on the plan of publishing houses Ballantine and Random House to create Mortalis, a line that will include originals along with reprints of classic mysteries, international thrillers and the occasional tale of true crime. According to Jane von Mehren, trade paperback publisher for the RH Publishing Group, Mortalis gives them an ideal way to introduce the best new writers as well as to celebrate the masters in these genres.

The article considers the increasing number of authors entering the mystery-writing category as of December 2005. According to Warner Books senior publicity manager Susan Richman, the field of mystery writing has always been popular and publishers are becoming more selective. There was a 33% increase in the number of mystery books published in 2004 alone. A list of authors who produced mystery bestsellers is presented.

Presents an overview of various mystery books to be released in 2005. Views of publisher John Cunningham on mystery fiction; Background of the book "The Right Madness," by James Crumley; Details of the plan of publishing house Ballantine to market the book "Six Bad Things," by Charlie Huston.

Reports on the 12th Chicago International Remainder and Overstock Exposition (CIROBE) in November 2002. Comment from Robert Wilkie of Texas Bookman, on the first hour of the event; Number of sold copies of James Patterson's 'Roses Are Red'; Importance of the presence of foreign attendees to CIROBE.

Presents excerpts from `Publishers Weekly' magazine. The excerpts from issues published between the years 1872 and 1897; Debut issue of `Publishers Weekly'; Subscription price in 1872; Price stability and discounting as issues in magazine's early years. INSET: Some things never change..

A list of paperback bestsellers in the mass market category as of July 4, 2011 is presented including "Game of Thrones," and "A Clash of Kings," both by George R. R. Martin and "Sizzling Sixteen," by Janet Evanovich.

A list of paperback bestsellers in the trade category as of July 4, 2011 is presented including "The Help," by Kathryn Stockett, "Heaven Is for Real," by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent and "Room," by Emma Donoghue.

The article covers topics related to nonfiction publishing in the U.S. as of April 5, 2010. Hugh Ambrose will embark on a city tour to Chicago, Illinois, Dayton, Ohio and Fredericksburg in Texas on April 15 to 17. An overview of the book "Kind Diet" is offered. It highlights the continuing success of Jamie Oliver's "Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals."

The article covers topics related to mass market book publishing in the U.S. as of April 5, 2010. Cities to be visited by Lee Child in April include Essex, England, Melbourne, Victoria and Auckland, New Zealand. The book "Coming Home," by Mariah Stewart reportedly introduces Stewart's Chesapeake Diaries series. The affiliation of author Mary Higgins Clark with Mystery Writers of America is cited.

This article features Don Weise, publisher of Alyson Books. He used to work as senior editor at Carroll & Graf from 2003 to 2007. The breadth and quality of titles are one of the biggest changes at the new Alyson Books, Weise says. He cites the drawbacks associated with his new position. He comments on whether the need for gay book publishers has been outgrown.

A chart is presented that lists the paperback bestsellers in the mass market category as of August 10, 2009 including "Mastered by Love," by Stephanie Laurens, "Destined for an Early Grave," by Jeaniene Frost and "The Bridegroom," by Linda Lael Miller.

The article reports on memoirs that tell the personal stories of war veterans from both current and past conflicts that are scheduled for release in the U.S. Coming in October 2008 from History Publishing is "A Lovely Little War: Life in a Japanese Prison Camp Through the Eyes of a Child," by Angus Lorenzen. "Walking Through Fire: An Iwo Jima Survivor's Remembrance," as told by Arvy Guerin to his wife Gale Guerin, is due in October from McKenna Publishing Group.

This article presents the highlights of the 15th annual Chicago Remainder and Overstock Book Exposition held at the Chicago Hilton and Towers in Illinois from October 28 to 30, 2005. As usual, order-writing dominated, but the show was not entirely lovefest of years past. For a start, many attendees noted sparser crowds this year, though several of these same showgoers enthused over their business. One possible cause of the less-than-bustling atmosphere was increased selling through the Web sites of remainder companies. Another reason put forth for the show's apparent slowdown was the presence of several breakout rooms adjacent to the main exhibition space in which many of the larger vendors see their major customers for two or three days before the show.

Reports on the sales of the book "Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth," by T. Harv Eker in 2005. Information on Eker; Background on the Millionaire Mind Evening events created by Eker in the U.S.; Number of copies of the book's first printing.

Presents news briefs related to the publishing industry as of February 7, 2005. Books written by Richard North Patterson about death penalty convictions; Information on the book "Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance," by Barack Obama; Information on the TV program "Supernanny: How to Get the Best from Your Children," based on the book "The Nanny Diaries."

Provides information on the success of the College Prowler publishing company. Coverage of the College Prowler book title selections; Retail prices of the college guides; Strategy of the publication on authorship.

Presents news briefs related to book publishers and the publishing industry as of December 2003. Sales of the book "The Da Vinci Code," by Dan Brown; Information on the 2004 edition of "The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2004"; Details of Andrews McMeel's bestseller "The Complete Far Side."

Provides information on the bus tour conducted by author Steven Raichlen to celebrate the publication of his cookbook "BBQ USA" in June 2003. Number of major newspaper features in tour cities; Wings prepared and consumed; Time the bus got special treatment at garages.