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THE SCENT OF ORANGES by Joan Zawatzky: Linda returns to the family orange farm in South Africa to attend her father's funeral. She is drawn back to her past, to the striking beauty of her homeland and the people who still live and work there. But her country is vastly different. A democratic government has emerged from the shame of apartheid, yet it's a violent land where extreme poverty, AIDS and TB exist alongside western affluence.

Her father's last wish was for Linda to investigate the murder of her youngest brother and the guilt of those accused. Ghosts of the past guide her search as she seeks the dangerous truths behind each new lead. As the lies unravel, her family will be dishonored, a shameful past will be revealed, yet there is great hope for reconciliation and the future. THE SCENT OF ORANGES

RUBBER SIDE DOWN: The Biker Poet Anthology, edited by Jose (JoeGo) Gouveia: traces the beginnings of biker poetry to a poetry throwdown on a farm in Colorado in 1975, attended by an assortment of bikers, hippies, and a young Hunter S. Thompson. The contributors to this book include the late Allen Ginsberg and Thom Gunn, Diane Wakoski, and a host of writers from the motorcycle press, including Dr. Martin Jack Rosenblum (Harley-Davidson Historian Emeritus), Susan Buck, and K. Peddlar Bridges. RUBBER SIDE DOWN pushes beyond the typical image of the biker and highlights the emergence of biker poetry. RUBBER SIDE DOWN

THOU SHALT NOT WHINE by January Jones: It's not just you. Anyone who goes shopping, watches TV, or has children knows there is a world-wide epidemic of whining that is out of control! Jones surveyed a wide cross-section of people to find out why they whine and what they whine about. This humorous '11th Commandment' against whining looks at why people whine and how to cure it. Thou Shalt Not Whine is guaranteed to make you laugh at yourself and others. THOU SHALT NOT WHINE

ALPINE AMERICAS by Olaf Soot and Don Mellor: Alpine Americas is a mountaineer's tour of the 10,000 mile range of peaks from the Arctic to Patagonia. The book combines stunning mountain photography with elegant text that explores the places from all perspectives -- geologic, historical, philosophical -- as it takes readers up the cold wind-swept ridges of Denali or down into the caldron of a smoking Mexican volcano. The large, oversized format combines magical photographs with inspirational words, making this work a celebration of the western world's majestic high places. ALPINE AMERICAS

NOTES ON DEMOCRACY by H.L. Mencken: H.L. Mencken, America's greatest journalist and critic, wrote Notes on Democray over 80 years ago. His time, the paranoid and intolerant years of World War I, Prohibition and the Scopes trial, is strikingly like our own. NOTES isn't just a blast from the past, but also a perceptive and unsentimental report on contemporary life.

In time for the 2008 presidential race, Dissident Books will reintroduce readers to this gem of cynicism and clear-thinking. Mencken performs a brilliant, merciless and often hilarious vivisection on that most holy of sacred cows: democracy. The new edition is supplemented by extensive annotations that put Mencken's words and ideas in context and expose fascinating details and nuances. NOTES ON DEMOCRACY

THE ALPHA FACTOR by Wes Ball: It's the secret to how companies can drive and dominate decisions among customers, competitors, and referral agents. More than 15 years of research and real-world testing went into this project. It proves that top managers can manage and predictably control the revenue side of a business to drive self-sustaining success. The utilization of these principles turned around US Savings Bonds for the US Department of the Treasury and more than doubled per store sales for Subway. It doubled and tripled shares for many brands that had not been able to drive new growth in more than a decade, proving that any company can create sustainable new growth. THE ALPHA FACTOR

Key West: A Comprehensive Guide to Florida's Southernmost City by Sarah Goodwin-Nguyen: There is so much to see and do in Key West, a vacation hotspot welcoming millions of visitors each year. In this completely independent guide, learn about the best of the city, including beaches, restaurants and bars, Duval Street attractions, hotels and guest houses, and more. This book will help you plan your next vacation to the Conch Republic. KEY WEST

CONAN DOYLE'S WALLET by Patrick McNamara: The author, a Psychic-Medium, attended an auction at Christie's in London with the sole purpose of bidding on items belonging to the famous author and spiritualist, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Primarily, Patrick was after Conan Doyle's wallet, untouched since his death in 1930. Through the fascinating contents in the wallet, Patrick began to spiritually communicate with Sir Arthur. Based on Sir Arthur's revelations, this unique book helps readers understand that how we live our lives on earth determines our path in the afterlife. CONAN DOYLE'S WALLET

Wisconsin Dells: A Comprehensive Guide to Waterparks, Resorts, Tours and More by Dirk Vanderwilt: Even with all the features of a major resort town, Wisconsin Dells still maintains the classic American spirit. In this comprehensive guide, learn about the best waterparks and resorts, tours of the Wisconsin River, the best family activities, and more. In the Dells, thrilling amusement centers, fun houses, and wacky roadside attractions line the strip for miles. With so much to offer its visitors, Wisconsin Dells is indeed a vacation destination like no other. WISCONSIN DELLS

INSTANT REPLAY by Tony Verna: On December 7, 1963 TV and sport history was made when the first "instant replay" ever seen on the air was broadcast during the Army-Navy game on CBS Television. The creator was 29-year-old "wunderkind" director Tony Verna, whose illustrious show-business career has spanned 45 years of Sport and Entertainment history. This heartwarming, inspiring and funny story of an "entertainment life" portrays his varied entertainment career.

Jackson Hole: A Comprehensive Guide to Jackson and the Grand Tetons by Nina Lary: Jackson was once a frontier of the American West. Today it buzzes with trendy restaurants, art galleries and cowboy nostalgia set amidst striking natural beauty and abundant wildlife. In this comprehensive guide, learn about the best of Jackson, including outdoor activities, shopping and dining, and the incredible landscape of the Grand Tetons. JACKSON HOLE