Books written or published by APA members
Not for nothing is this organization called "The Authors and Publishers Association," as you'll see in this sample listing of our members' works. But we have a feeling this is just the tip of the iceberg. If you are an APA member and would like to see your book(s) listed here, drop us a line at info@authorsandpublishers.org (subject line: Member Books). Be sure to include the title of each book, the author, the name of the publishing company, and contact information (phone, fax, e-mail, and web site address if applicable), plus a brief description of the book. And please note: if your link formerly appeared on this page, but no longer does, it's because you haven't renewed your membership. Once you do, we'll put your link(s) back up. Thanks for joining, or re-joining, APA! CATEGORY MENU: Biography,
Autobiography, Memoirs Isnard, Claude R., Sorceress of the Trade Winds (Emerald Ink Publishing) The stirring tale of a poor French immigrant whose contributions to various U.S. military weapons systems helped fight the Cold War, and whose participation in the Telstar satellite project helped launch the information age in the early 1960s. He enjoyed a successful career, but lost his family in the process. E-mail: crisnard@worldnet.att.net Ponder, Jacqueline G., The Weekend Cowgirl, by the Accidental Writer (Live and Learn Publishing Co., voice & fax 252-355-1039 (send e-mail to turn on fax); e-mail llpon@skantech.net). A collection of more than 40 humorous essays about a transplanted 1950's Texas family that lived a double life. Suburbanites during the week, and Hill Country cattle ranchers on the weekends, they were determined to "be Texans or bust!" Steinberg, Manny, Outcry (JPS Books, Malta (publisher: AAP member Jason Schembri)). Riveting true story of the author's experiences as a Polish Jew who spent six of his teenage years in various concentration camps. An inspiring tale of courage and survival against terrible odds. Web: http://www.jpsmalta.com. Business & Marketing Hancock, Mary Jane, The BIZ BOX SERIES — All the legal, business, and marketing documents needed to start and run your entertainment company for a profit. Choices include Music; Film Production Company; Television Production Company; Theatrical Production Company; Print Company, Internet Company; or Marketing. Learn to think inside the "Biz Box!" For more information, log on to http://www.hancockslaw.com,or e-mail info@hancockslaw.com. Molad, Dr. Clarisse Behar, Women Weaving Webs: Will Women Rule the Internet? How women can and are shaping, leading and prospering from the Internet. This book eloquently addresses how women are using the Internet today, and how they can take charge of the "virtual global village." Web: women.weaving.webs.com Rankin, James, The Magic of Method Selling. Perfecting the sales process using the artistic principles of method acting, based on the work of Russian actor and director Constantin Stanislavski. A unique approach to personal and professional development. E-mail: artran@msn.com Rankin, James, Living the Magic: A Life-Changing Journey. Continuing and further developing the theme of salesperson as performer, this book offers revolutionary new sales ideas, based on Old World truths. E-mail: artran@msn.com Smith, Gary Michael, Publishing for Small Press Runs: How to Print and Market from 20 to 200 Copies of Your Book (Chatgris Press, 2000, ChatgrisPress@yahoo.com). Smith, Gary Michael, The Peer-Reviewed Journal: A Comprehensive Guide through the Editorial Process (Chatgris Press, 2000, ChatgrisPress@yahoo.com). Stucker, Cathy, The A-Z Guide to Marketing Your Business (Special Interests, 281-265-7342). Marketing success in 26 easy steps. Stucker, Cathy, and M. Johanna Powell, Marketing Synergy for the Small Business (Special Interests, 281-265-7342). Practical ideas for getting customers on a small business budget. Stucker, Cathy, The Mystery Shopper's Manual (Special Interests, 281-265-7342). Step-by-step guide to getting paid to shop and eat; includes listing of companies hiring shoppers. Stucker, Cathy, Solo-preneuring™: The Art of Earning a Living Without a Job (Special Interests, 281-265-7342). Escape corporate bondage and find success on your own terms. Stucker, Cathy, Success With Less: Starting a Business with $300 or Less (Special Interests, 281-265-7342). Start your own successful business when you have more desire than cash. Stucker, Cathy, Turn Your Hobbies Into Dollars (Special Interests, 281-265-7342). Sure ways to make money with your hobbies. Zapata, Sharon L., 12 Secrets for Successful Hispanic Women (SuperSonic Publishing, 713-977-9060; e-mail szapata@HispanicBusinessWoman.com). Designed to fit in your purse, briefcase, or car, this simple yet powerful book will inspire you to achieve more and believe in yourself. Sharon uses her life experiences and many talents as a writer, speaker, and image consultant to inspire women to change their destiny with entrepreneurial dreams. Children's Books Richardson, Jean, Dino the Dingbat Cat; The Return of the Dingbat Cat; Tag-along Timothy Tours Alaska; Tag-along Timothy Tours Texas; The Courage Seed; When Grandpa Had Fangs; Grumpy Granny's Book of Good Manners. A silly but loveable cat... a bunny who just can't stay in one place... a Navajo girl struggling for her identity in a multicultural school... a snake who was at the Alamo in 1836... and a grumpy but nice granny who tries to teach children to have good manners... Jean Richardson has created a delightful collection of illustrated children's books that, like all of the best children's books, tell an engaging story, while presenting lessons about life and insights on the world around us. Phone: 1-800-880-8642. Wright, Mary H., Stranded: Stormy's Adventure (Mills & Morris Publishing, 713-937-9184 or 713-840-7625.) Exciting and elegantly illustrated, this book is based on the true story of Stormy, an 18-month-old bottlenose dolphin who was stranded on the Texas Gulf Coast. A must for any child -- or adult -- who loves dolphins. Proceeds benefit the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Consumer Issues Smith, Gary Michael, The Complete Guide to Driving Etiquette. Taking the Rules of the Road a Step Further (Chatgris Press, 1998, ChatgrisPress@yahoo.com). Smith, Gordon, Claims: How to Collect Insurance Money Without a Lawyer (Cargo Publishing Company, $24.95). Lawyers make the cost of insurance claims go up, without putting more money in your pocket. If you want to get paid what you have coming from an insurance claim -- and keep all of it for yourself -- cut out the middleman. Get the money directly from the insurance company yourself. This comprensive, easy-to-read book tells you how to do just that. Phone: 281/484-3535 or toll-fee: 888-33-BOOKS; Web: www.cargopub.com. Stuart, Lettice, Making the Move: A Practical Guide to Senior Residential Communities (Avon Books, 800-238-0658). Covers housing options for seniors including making the initial decision, visiting the residence, considering retirement living costs, and confronting physical and psychological aspects of moving. Cookbooks Junior League of Houston, Inc., Star of Texas Cookbook. 350 Southwestern recipes including game section, wine guide, and 52 menu suggestions. Bits of Houston's history and culture. $19.95. (800-432-2665). Web: http://www.jrleaguehou.org/. Junior League of Houston, Inc., Stop and Smell the Rosemary: Recipes and Traditions to Remember. 500 recipes featuring fresh ingredients and ease of preparation, 110 color photographs, sidebars of traditions associated with food and cooking tips. $26.95. (800-432-2665). Web: http://www.jrleaguehou.org/. Dance Fiction
Dunn,
Recy, The Cinquefoil Connection. Jonathan McClendon is a most
unusual politician -- virtuous, ethical, and moral. But
these qualities so many people admire and so many others
pay lip service to can often be exploited -- especially
in the abyss of treachery and cutthroat politics known as
Capitol Hill. In spite of all his attempts to do the
right thing, McClendon finds himself lured and drawn
deeper and deeper into the treacherous and murderous Cinquefoil
Connection. This is a masterful, spellbinding tale of
deception, lust, and murder -- and a wake-up call for all
who trust the future of our nation to politicians. Published by
AuthorHouse, http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/ Hankins, John, Cayman Gold. Illicit removal of Nazi loot by German U-boat in last days of Hitler's Third Reich; 50 years later loot is recovered. (Voice and fax: 713-541-1743. Email: wbcoa@compuserve.com. Web: www.wbcoa.com.) Hearne, David, Hulagu's Web: The Presidential Pursuit of Senator Katherine Laforge. The bullet-riddled campaign bus of Senator Katherine Laforge, a presidential candidate, is found on a lonely snow-swept road in New Hampshire. Who is behind this attack? Who wants her dead? Given her controversial views and campaign promises on issues such as the war in Iraq, America's dependence on foreign oil, and the dismantling of the IRS, there's a wide range of possibilities. Or perhaps the attack came because she is a clear and present danger to the age-old power structure in Washington. Don't miss this riveting tale of political intrigue. (Attention book cover designers: You have until Oct. 15, 2004, to enter the author's exciting Book Cover Design Contest!) For details about the contest and the book, call 1-800-635-9048, e-mail Hulagusweb@aol.com or visit www.hulagusweb.com. Jason, Daniel, The Ultimate Dragon (Time Dancer Press, www.danieljason.com). A reluctant Texas hero is spirited back in time to Loch Ness, Scotland, 999 A.D., where he fights dragons, tames the Loch Ness monster, and finds the love of his life...but can he keep her? Jason, Daniel, Loch Ness Monsters in Atlantis (Time Dancer Press, www.danieljason.com). Texas hero Matthew Wolverine, the lovely dark-haired Shalee and of course the lovable Loch Ness "monster" are back again with more thrilling time-travel adventures, this time in the fabled land of Atlantis. Kessler, Franz, Jamaica Blood, Dorrance Publishing Inc. (http://store.yahoo.com/dorrance/jamaicablood.html). Piercing characterizations of brutal, self-serving landowners poignantly juxtapose the simple struggle for basic human rights, while piracy and combat add to the adventure of Kessler’s realistic historical vision of life in 1660s Jamaica. Kessler, Franz, Jungle Fever, Dorrance Publishing Inc. (http://store.yahoo.com/dorrance/junglefever.html). A thoughtful and fast-paced adventure novel set in the Congo, where erotic pleasures and spiritual superstitions trump the tenuous rule of law imposed by crooked politicians. MacLean, Nancy, M.A.D.: Mutually Assured Destruction. An American agent travels back in time to prevent the world's first nuclear war. Because he is suffering from amnesia and is being stalked by a Chinese agent from the future, his mission appears doomed. E-mail: Web: wwwmacleanbooks.com. Finances
Health Fussell, Robert E. (Gary M. Smith, Ed.), Guided Meditation. Creative Visualization for Generating Energy and Managing Stress (Chatgris Press, 2000, ChatgrisPress@yahoo.com). Klemens, Jonathan M., RPh, Mountains and Rivers: Complementing Your Health Care With Alternative Medicine (1stBooks Library, 1-888-280-7715, or http://www.1stbooks.com/bookview/13953). A unique introduction and guide to fifteen fascinating alternative medicine therapies that can be integrated or harmonized with traditional (western) medicine, to achieve a positive effect on your health. Stucker, Cathy, and Powell, M. Johanna, The A-Z Guide to Calming Stress (Special Interests, 281-265-7342). Manage stress in 26 easy steps. History
Pollock, David, The Forgotten History of the American Jews in the US, 1770-1865. Rediscover a crucial part of American history, animated by the character and integrity of the Jewish people as our nation came of age. E-mail: DPoll55555@aol.com Smith, Gary Michael, From Bean to Brew: A History of Coffee and Coffeehouses (Chatgris Press, 2000, ChatgrisPress@yahoo.com). Webb, Robert, Freedom Found. A paratrooper's personal story of the WWII battles of the 101st Airborne: D-Day, Normandy, Holland and Bastogne. E-mail: rwebb506@swbell.net Humor Seaburn, Paul, A Wife's Little Instruction Book (Avon Books, 800-238-0658). Helpful advice for surviving marriage with your sanity intact. Inspiration
& Motivation Jones, ConSandra, A Journey Back to Me: Rediscovering Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Wholeness. A guide book for the journey beyond recovery and into rediscovery of the self. E-mail: cjbustr@aol.com Jones, Joy, Higher Ground: One Woman's Journey. A woman's spiritual odyssey takes her to Sedona, Arizona, and beyond. E-mail: bbjj2@juno.com Oak, William, For Love or Nothing. Within this compelling collection of allegories and folktales from around the world are 25 thought-provoking lessons about love and spirituality. Brimming with mysterious strangers, a secret pearl, a genie and a labyrinth, Indian spirits, and much more, this book is a magical journey into the hard choices demanded by genuine love. Web: http://www.guidepostpress.com. Literary
Networking Forbes, E. W., E W Forbes Report - Networking Greater Houston. (713-551-9900 or 1-877-479-6736) Forbes, E. W., The Power of Thank You: How to Regain 80% of Your Lost Sales! (713-551-9900 or 1-877-479-6736) Parenting
& Education Samford, Matthew, The Counselor's "T.A.G." (Therapeutic Activities and Games) Collection. A licensed counselor presents a wonderful collection of therapeutic games and activities for school-age children, to help them deal directly with grief, divorce, and problem-solving, and to develop social skills and self-esteem. Can be used not only by counselors but also by parents, caregivers, and teachers. Web: www.bayoupublishing.com Pets & Animals Plays Poetry Flanders, Melanie, More than Melancholy. A collection of poems that celebrate every day and the many blessings in life. E-mail: melanie_flanders@hotmail.com Rankin, James, Poems from the Spirit of Hope. A collection of poems that will move your spirit. E-mail: artran@msn.com Thomas, Jack L., Whirling Fire (Lyndonjacks Publications, E-mail: jlyndon7@swbell.net; also available on Amazon.com.) A stark, powerful collection fueled by the author's experiences in Vietnam. Psychology & Self-Help Hightower, Newton, Anger Resolution Therapy: The New ABCs for Angry Men. How men can begin healing their relationships with everyone -- including themselves -- through the art of anger management. Web: www.angerbusters.com Reference & How-to Crabtree, Patricia, PC Writers' Mass Markets (CD-ROM). A comprehensive reference for technical writers. E-mail: pc101@ev1.net Relationships July, William, Understanding the Tin Man: Why so Many Men Avoid Intimacy (Doubleday). A revealing book about why so many men shy away from intimacy. Written in a friend-to-friend style, this one is easy reading even for the person who can't find time to read. For more information, log on to http://www.williamjuly.com. Ruback, Stephen, THE Quest. (Dynamic Publishing, 713-433-3182 (phone & fax)). THE Quest is an entertaining story with all kinds of challenges and insights to help you put more love in your life, and make all your relationships better than ever before. Religion and Spirituality Berry, Fred, Holy Man, Holy War (Emerald Ink Publishing, 800-324-5663). Was Jesus involved in insurgent warfare against the Roman government? Travel/Recreation |
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