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SEAN MICHAEL BAILEY is the pen name of a New York Times bestselling author of non-fiction. His first novel, 1787, is a fast-paced thriller about a cyber-battle that takes place high in the skies.

HOUSTON A. BAKER, JR., is a Distinguished University Professor in the English Department at Vanderbilt University.  He has served as the Editor of American Literature, the oldest and most prestigious journal in American Literary Studies. He has written and/or edited more than 20 books, including MODERNISM AND THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE and CRITICAL MEMORY AND TURNING SOUTH AGAIN: RETHINKING MODERNISM / REREADING BOOKER T. His latest books are I DON'T HATE THE SOUTH: REFLECTIONS ON FAULKNER, FAMILY, AND THE SOUTH and BETRAYAL: HOW BLACK INTELLECTUALS HAVE ABANDONED THE IDEALS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA.

KEN BAKER is the Executive News Editor of E! Entertainment, a graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and a former hockey player for Colgate University. He is the author of MAN MADE, which chronicles his battle with a brain tumor that, over a period of 10 years, gradually sapped his masculinity, and THEY DON'T PLAY HOCKEY IN HEAVEN, which describes the season he spent playing hockey for a minor league team. His latest book is HOLLYWOOD HUSSEIN: HOW THE U.S. REALLY CAPTURED THE WORLD'S WORST CELEBRITY, a political satire.  He is currently at work with Olympic Gold medalist Scott Hamilton on his forthcoming book THE GREAT EIGHT.

DEBORAH BALL has been a journalist for 14 years.  She has previously covered Italian politics and finance for Dow Jones Newswires in Milan and Rome.  She now splits her time between London and Milan, where she is a reporter for and regular front page contributor to the Wall Street Journal on European business, politics, and fashion.  She is currently at work on her first book.

ADRIENNE BARBEAU is a star of film, television, theater, and the concert stage and made her Broadway debut as Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof. She was nominated for a Tony for the role of Rizzo in the original Broadway production of Grease and played Bea Arthur's daughter, Carol, in the hit series Maude. She also starred in HBO's Carnivale as Ruthie the Snake Dancer. Her first book, a memoir, is THERE ARE WORSE THINGS I COULD DO. She is currently at work with Michael Scott, one of Ireland's most successful and prolific authors, on VAMPYRES OF HOLLYWOOD, a paranormal mystery, to be followed by a sequel entitled VAMPYRES OF BROADWAY.

CHARLES BARKER is a writer and a geologist who has worked in the environmental consulting field for over 20 years, involved in issues ranging from water supply contamination to air quality. He also teaches at Wayne State University. He is currently working on a book titled SOLVING THE MAPMAKER'S PUZZLE about the theory of continental drift and plate tectonics.

JUDITH BARRETT is a freelance reporter and food writer, the co-author of the bestselling RISOTTO, as well as the author of RISOTTO RISOTTI; SAVED BY SOUP; and WELL DONE: A COOK'S EDUCATION. Her most recent title is FAGIOLI: THE BEAN CUISINE OF ITALY.

SYDNEY BIDDLE BARROWS is a true media star. She is the author of several best-selling books and has been the subject of both a television movie and an A&E Biography. She is at work on her debut novel, a roman à clef about a group of "working girls" who use their unique connections and expertise to break up an international crime ring.

JOSEPH BASTIANICH became the wine buyer at his mother Lidia Bastianich's restaurant Felidia. With her, he opened Becco and Lidia's in Pittsburgh and Kansas City, and with Mario Batali, Babbo, Lupa, and Otto. His latest venture with Mario and chef Mark Ladner is Del Posto, which he describes as "the ultimate expression of what we think an Italian restaurant can be." With David Lynch, Joe wrote James Beard nominee and IACP award-winner VINO ITALIANO: THE REGIONAL WINES OF ITALY and its follow-up, VINO ITALIANO BUYING GUIDE: THE ULTIMATE QUICK REFERENCE TO THE GREAT WINES OF ITALY.

LIDIA BASTIANICH is widely regarded as the "First Lady" of Italian cuisine in the U.S. Through her lectures, cookbooks, and restaurants—Felidia and Becco in New York and Lidia's in both Kansas City and Pittsburgh—she has brought authentic Italian cooking to America. Her groundbreaking first book was LA CUCINA DI LIDIA, followed by LIDIA'S ITALIAN TABLE and LIDIA'S ITALIAN-AMERICAN KITCHEN, based on the 39-part television series. She is also the author of LIDIA'S FAMILY TABLE, featuring classic Italian recipes prepared in Lidia's own Mediterranean-style kitchen, surrounded by her family and based on her television series of the same name. Her latest bestselling book, LIDIA'S ITALY: 140 SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS RECIPES FROM THE TEN PLACES IN ITALY LIDIA LOVES MOST, was written with her daughter, Tanya Bastianich Manuali.  They are currently at work on LIDIA COOKS: FROM THE HEART OF ITALY.
www.lidiasitaly.com

JES BATTIS, Ph.D., is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the City University of New York, as well as the author of BLOOD RELATIONS: CHOSEN FAMILIES IN BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER AND ANGEL and INVESTIGATING FARSCAPE: UNCHARTED TERRITORIES OF SEX AND SCIENCE FICTION.  He is currently at work on NIGHT CHILD, the first book in an urban fantasy series about Occult Special Investigator Tess Corday.
www.authorjesbattis.com

JOY BAUER is a noted nutritionist whose latest book is the #1 New York Times Bestseller JOY BAUER’S FOOD CURES with Carol Svec.  She is also the author of THE 90/10 WEIGHT-LOSS PLAN, which details a revolutionary approach to dieting, COOKING WITH JOY, with Rosemary Black, and 3-2-1 WEIGHT LOSS PLAN with Prevention magazine. In addition to her successful book publishing career, Joy is a columnist for Self magazine, a frequent guest on the Today show, Live! with Regis and Kelly, The View, VH1, and Good Morning America, and she is the nutritionist for the New York City Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre. Joy started and maintains one of the biggest nutrition centers in the country, Joy Bauer Nutrition, located in New York City and Westchester, NY.  She is currently at work with Carol Svec on THE JOY BAUER WEIGHT LOSS PLAN.
www.joybauernutrition.com

KENNETH BAUM is one of the premier sports performance consultants in the U.S. He conducts seminars throughout the country and addresses thousands of people every year in his lectures. He is the author of THE MENTAL EDGE and METABOLIZE: THE PERSONALIZED PROGRAM FOR WEIGHT LOSS. Both are co-authored with Richard Trubo.

PETER BAYLIES is the creator of the At-Home Dad Newsletter, which he started for other at-home fathers after he was laid off from his job in 1992. His first book is THE AT-HOME DAD SURVIVAL GUIDE, written with Jessica Toonkel.

SUSAN BEAL is a jewelry designer, writer, and editor, as well as a contributor to a number of craft books. She writes about art, craft, and fashion for Cutting Edge, JoAnn Crafts, BUST, ReadyMade, Venus, Art Access, supernaturale.com, and theswitchboards.com. Her “West Coast Crafty” column runs monthly on getcrafty.com. She’s also taught jewelry making and craft classes in her studio, at bead shops, at the DIY Lounge, and for Church of Craft. Her next two books are BEAD SIMPLE, a comprehensive resource for aspiring jewelry makers,and BUTTON IT UP.
www.susanstars.com

PHILIP BEARD is a partner in a law firm and an English teacher. He has studied fiction writing with Frederick Busch, and his first novel, DEAR ZOE, was published in Spring 2005. His latest is titled LOST IN THE GARDEN, a family drama about a man who is losing his wife to golf.
www.philipbeard.net

DR. GLORIA BEIM is one of a very small group of female orthopedic surgeons. She is the physician to the U.S. Olympic Training Camp, as well as the U.S. National Track Cycling Team. With Ruth Winter, she is the author of THE FEMALE ATHLETE'S BODY BOOK.

JIM BELL is an astronomer and planetary scientist, as well as an Associate Professor of Astronomy at Cornell University.  He is the leader of the Panoramic Camera (Pancam) color imaging team on the Spirit and Opportunity Mars Exploration Rover missions, an experience he writes about in POSTCARDS FROM MARS, a breathtaking book filled with gorgeous photos of the Red Planet.  He is currently at work on a follow-up, MARS 3-D.

JOAN BELOFF, ACC, ALA, a specialist in the field of gerontology, serves as the New Vitality and Community Outreach Director for Chilton Memorial Hospital, where she coordinates outreach programs for the hospital and surrounding community.  She also supervises the Gerontology, Community Health, Parent Education and Corporate Wellness personnel at Chilton Memorial Hospital.  She is currently at work with Cynthia Green on THROUGH THE SEASONS, a workbook for memory challenged adults, including those with Alzheimer’s, and their caregivers.

GARY BELSKY is a deputy editor for ESPN The Magazine, on the faculty at New York University's Department of Journalism, and a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Business 2.0; Self; Time Out New York; This Old House; My Generation; and Sports Illustrated. He is the author of ON SECOND THOUGHT and, with Thomas Gilovich, WHY SMART PEOPLE MAKE BIG MONEY MISTAKES AND HOW TO CORRECT THEM. His new book is SHOULD YOU REALLY BE A LAWYER? THE GUIDE TO SMART CAREER CHOICES BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER LAW SCHOOL with Deborah Schneider.

PAULA STONE BENDER is a clinical psychologist who specializes in family practice, as well as the author of two parenting books: HOW TO KEEP YOUR KIDS FROM DRIVING YOU CRAZY and HOW TO KEEP YOUR TEENAGER FROM DRIVING YOU CRAZY.

LEE BENSON is an award-winning journalist with 30 years experience as a newspaper writer, columnist, and book author. He is the renowned sports columnist for the Salt Lake City Deseret Morning News, where he was named Sportswriter of the Year 15 consecutive years. His new book, co-authored with Elizabeth Smart's uncle Tom Smart, is IN PLAIN SIGHT: THE STARTLING TRUTH BEHIND THE ELIZABETH SMART INVESTIGATION.

JOSEPH BERGER is a features writer at the New York Times and the author of THE YOUNG SCIENTISTS. His most recent book is DISPLACED PERSONS, a highly praised memoir of growing up in America after the Holocaust. Joe's new book is THE WORLD IN A CITY: TRAVELING THE GLOBE THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF THE NEW NEW YORK.

ANAT BERKO, Ph.D., Lt. Col. (ret.), is an advisor to Israel’s Council for National Security, the governmental team dealing with Counter-Terrorism.  She serves as an advisor to senior echelon decision makers in efforts to counter suicide bombers and their dispatchers and is a research fellow with the International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism at the Inter-Disciplinary Center, Herzliya.  She is the author of THE PATH TO PARADISE: THE INNER WORLD OF SUICIDE BOMBERS AND THEIR DISPATCHERS.

ALAN BERNSTEIN, C.S.W, P.C., has been a practicing psychotherapist for over thirty years. He is a consultant with Outward Bound, the author of THE PRINCETON REVIEW’S GUIDE TO YOUR CAREER, and has been quoted extensively in the print media, including USA Today, Money and Vogue. He and John Trauth are the authors of YOUR RETIREMENT, YOUR WAY, a guide to figuring out what’s best for an individual’s retirement needs.
www.yourretirementyourway.com

JEN BERVIN comes from a long line of pie makers in the Midwest and learned to love pie the old-fashioned way—by eating it regularly. She has worked at Bubby’s Pie Co. in Tribeca since 2002, when she was hired to bring “beauty and grace” back to the bakery and to invent and test new recipes for seasonal specials, as well as improve upon old ones. She is the co-author, with Ron Silver, Jr., of BUBBY’S PIE COMPENDIUM.

LINDA BLADHOLM is the author of four books on Southeast Asian and Indian cuisine. She also writes a weekly column called "Fork in the Road" in the Miami Herald. She is currently working on a new comprehensive Indian cookbook titled A HANDFUL OF SPICES: A CULINARY JOURNEY THROUGH INDIA.

DAWN JACKSON BLATNER, RD, LDN is a registered, licensed dietician who teaches and practices a flexitarian, or part-time vegetarian, lifestyle.  She is a national media spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, with over 1,000 media appearances in outlets such as USA Today, Dateline, Newsweek, Cooking Light and WebMD.  Dawn has a regular healthy eating segment on Chicago’s FOX News in the Morning.  She is the dietitian for Lifetimetv.com, where she contributes a weekly column and educational videos. She is also an appointed nutrition expert on the advisory board of Fitness magazine. She is currently at work on the upcoming THE FLEXITARIAN DIET.
www.dawnjacksonblatner.com

BETSY BLOCK is a regular contributor to NPR Online's weekly food column, “Kitchen Window,” where she writes essays about food and family. Her work has appeared in many publications including the Boston Globe and on websites like epicurious.com. Her first book is the smart and funny THE DINNER DIARIES: RAISING WHOLE WHEAT KIDS IN A WHITE BREAD WORLD.
www.mamacooks.com

KENNETH BOCK, M.D., is board certified in family medicine and, along with Dr. Steven Bock and Nancy Faass, the author of THE GERM SURVIVAL GUIDE, a practical plan for keeping you and your family germ-free.

JANE BOGART, M.A., CHES, is the Coordinator of Health Outreach and Promotion at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Formerly the Director of Health Promotion at NYU, she also taught at Columbia University's Teacher's College. Known to her students across the country as "Sex Jane," she has appeared on MTV as a "Sexpert." She is the author of SEXPLORATION: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO FEELING TRULY GREAT IN BED, a practical, human, humorous, and informative guide for any and every sexual encounter.

WALT BOGDANICH is one of only a few journalists to receive two Pulitzer Prizes for individual achievement—one at the Wall Street Journal and the other in 2005 at the New York Times for "Death on the Tracks," his series on corporate cover-ups of train accidents. He has also been honored with four George Polk Awards as well as many other accolades in print and broadcast journalism. A television producer, journalism professor, and guest on some of today's top TV shows, including the Today show, Good Morning America, CNN, and PBS, he has also served as the on-air correspondent for investigative stories broadcast on PBS and Discovery Times Channel. He is the author of THE GREAT WHITE LIE, an examination of the inner workings of America's medical system.

ESTHER WACHS BOOK has written business articles for Forbes, Fortune, and Working Woman and has served as the career expert at Marie Claire magazine. She has a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University and speaks fluent Chinese. Her most recent book is WHY THE BEST MAN FOR THE JOB IS A WOMAN.

CLAIRE BOOTH is an award winning journalist whose work has appeared in the Miami Herald, San Jose Mercury News, and Philadelphia Inquirer. As a reporter for the Contra Costa Times, she began covering the Taylor Helzer murder case and is now at work on an account of Helzer's life and crimes, THE FALSE PROPHET: CONSPIRACY, EXTORTION AND MURDER IN THE NAME OF GOD.

DOUGLAS BORTON is a talented novelist whose work has been praised by the likes of Stephen King. His titles include MANSTOPPER; DREAMHOUSE; and KANE. Using the pseudonym Brian Harper, he has also written SHIVER; SHUDDER; and SHATTER; as well as BLIND PURSUIT; MORTAL PURSUIT; and DEADLY PURSUIT. Under the nom de plume Michael Prescott, he has written COMES THE DARK; STEALING FACES; SHADOW HUNTER; LAST BREATH; NEXT VICTIM; IN DARK PLACES; DANGEROUS GAMES; and MORTAL FAULTS. His latest hair-raising novel is FINAL SINS.

FRED BOST is an ex-Army and Pentagon investigator and has won two consecutive awards for investigative journalism from the North Carolina Press Association. With Jerry Allen Potter, he co-authored FATAL JUSTICE: REINVESTIGATING THE MACDONALD MURDERS.

DANIEL B. BOTKIN, is Professor (Emeritus), Department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara; the president of The Center for The Study of The Environment, a nonprofit corporation in California and Florida; and a world-renowned ecologist. The New York Times called him “one of the world's leading environmental researchers,” who has “done much to popularize the concept of using yet maintaining the world's natural resources.”  He is the author of DISCORDANT HARMONIES: A NEW ECOLOGY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY and ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: EARTH AS A LIVING PLANET.  He is currently at work on his next book, POWER TO THE PEOPLE: THE TRUTH ABOUT OUR ENERGY CHOICES.

NEAL BOWERS is currently Distinguished Professor of English at Iowa State University.  He is the author of a novel, LOOSE ENDS; a collection of poems OUT OF THE SOUTH; and a volume of nonfiction, WORDS FOR THE TAKING: THE HUNT FOR A PLAGIARIST.  He is currently at work on his second novel, THE GOODBAD MAN.

WAYNE BRACHMAN has been named one of the 10 best pastry chefs in America by Pastry Art & Design and Choclatier magazines. He is the author of CAKES AND COWPOKES; RETRO DESSERTS; and AMERICAN DESSERTS. His latest is SEE DAD COOK: THE ONLY BOOK A GUY NEEDS TO FEED FAMILY AND FRIENDS (AND HIMSELF).

RICHARD R. BRADLEY III, was the Director of the Occupational Health and Fitness Program at the U.S. Department of Transportation for over twenty years. His first book, QUICK FIT: THE COMPLETE 15-MINUTE NO-SWEAT WORKOUT, lays out his unique and effective fitness program.

FLO BRAKER, a former president of the International Association of Culinary Professionals, is a food writer, and cooking teacher. She is the author of THE SIMPLE ART OF PERFECT BAKING and SWEET MINIATURES, which won the IACP Cookbook Award for best single subject cookbook. She has appeared on the public television series Baking with Julia and on the Food Network's Baker's Dozen. She is currently at work on THE OCCASIONAL BAKER.

HEATHER BREWER is the author of EIGHTH GRADE BITES and NINTH GRADE SLAYS, the first two books in The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod, a young adult book series about a half-boy, half-vampire, as well as two forthcoming books in the series.  A contributing member of the writer’s organization Backspace, Heather’s work has appeared in DarkMoon Rising and Descending Darkness.  Heather lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband, two children, and one very evil hamster.
www.heatherbrewer.com

COLIN BRODERICK is a carpenter/writer who left home in Northern Ireland at 18 to move first to London, then New York, and recently to Prague.  He founded and published a small coffee shop literary magazine called Everyman, worked with The Irish Bronx Theatre Company, and had a play called Father Who produced by Dermot Kenny and The Macalla Theatre Company.  He is currently at work on his first book, ORANGUTAN, a memoir of nineteen years spent as an alcoholic working in construction and trying to forge a life as a writer.

CHRISTOPHER BROWN is a political and financial consultant who has formulated campaign strategies for gubernatorial, state, and municipal candidates, and advised investment banks on strategies for gaining new clients in public finance. He is now working on A SIMPLE MAN: ROBERT MCNAMARA IN VIETNAM, based on his extensive interviews with the former Secretary of Defense.

TODD DAVID BROWN is the author of ENTRIES FROM A HOT PINK NOTEBOOK, a superb first novel about a gay high school kid coming of age in a blue-collar town in Maine.

GARY BROZEK has been a senior editor with a major New York publishing house. He is the co-author of DIVORCED FROM THE MOB with Andrea Giovino and FINANCIAL BLISS with Bambi Holzer.  His latest is THE TEEN WHISPERER with Mike Linderman, and he is currently at work with Michael Farr on A MILLION ISN’T ENOUGH.     

LINDA BUCH and SETH ANNE SNIDER-COPELY, both fitness professionals, are the authors of THE COMMERCIAL BREAK WORKOUT, a book of exercises that can be done while sitting and watching your favorite television shows.

STEVE BUCKLEY has been a columnist with the Boston Herald since 1995. He has written extensively for Bostonmagazine, Yankee, The Sporting News and many others.  Buckley is a co-host on "The Big Show" on Sportsradio 850 WEEI and also co-hosts a popular Sunday baseball show on the station. Buckley is a co-founder of The Oldtime Baseball Game, an annual charity game featuring top amateur players who wear old-style uniforms from virtually every era in baseball history. He is the author, with Jim Caple, of THE BEST BOSTON SPORTS ARGUMENTS.

DOROTHY BULLITT is the Pacific Coast based author of FILLING THE VOID. She is the co-author, with renowned mountaineer Jim Wickwire, of his memoir, ADDICTED TO DANGER: A MEMOIR ABOUT AFFIRMING LIFE IN THE FACE OF DEATH.

JAY BURRESON is the author, with Penny Le Couteur, of NAPOLEON'S BUTTONS: HOW 17 MOLECULES CHANGED HISTORY. Here, they explain how often small, seemingly insignificant molecules have changed the course of world events. Jay has worked as an industrial chemist and held a National Institutes of Health special fellowship for his work with marine life and chemical compounds.

JENNIFER BUSHMAN is the founder of the successful Nothing to It! Cooking School and Culinary Center and has been nominated for IACP and James Beard awards. Her 90-second television segments can be seen throughout the western United States. She is the author, with Sallie Y. Williams, of a series of three KITCHEN COACH cookbooks: WEEKNIGHT COOKING, WEEKEND COOKING, and FAMILY MEALS.
www.kitchencoach.com

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BARRY CADISH is a former copywriter, freelance writer, and television commercial producer, writer, and director. DAMN! REFLECTIONS ON LIFE'S BIGGEST REGRETS is based on a website he created to collect people's regrets from around the world.

BIBA CAGGIANO is a world-renowned Italian chef and host of more than 100 episodes of her international cooking show, Biba's Italian Kitchen. The author of seven bestselling cookbooks, she is a recipient of the Robert Mondavi Culinary Award of Excellence, and in 1999 was named Northern California Chef of the Year. Her restaurant, Biba, is an internationally known gourmet restaurant. Her latest cookbook is BIBA'S ITALY: FAVORITE RECIPES FROM SPLENDID CITIES.
www.biba-restaurant.com

JOHN CALDERAZZO is the author of the popular WRITING FROM SCRATCH: FREELANCING and has also written the children's book 101 QUESTIONS ABOUT VOLCANOES. His most recent book is RISING FIRE: VOLCANOES AND OUR INNER LIVES. His work has appeared in Audubon, USA Today, Writer's Digest, and dozens of other newspapers and magazines.

DR. GERALD N. CALLAHAN is an Associate Professor of Immunology at Colorado State University. He has more than 30 years of experience in modern biomedical research. His science articles have appeared in Nature, Journal of Experimental Medicine, and Journal of Immunology. Also a poet and essayist, his writings have been published by Creative Nonfiction, Southern Poetry Review, and Cream City Review. He is the author of FAITH, MADNESS, AND SPONTANEOUS HUMAN COMBUSTION: WHAT IMMUNOLOGY CAN TEACH US ABOUT SELF-PERCEPTION. His latest book is INFECTION: THE UNINVITED UNIVERSE, the story of the influence germs have had on human history.  He is currently at work on APHRODITE’S CHILDREN, in which he turns his probing eye to the baffling field of human sexuality, the relationship between sex and genitalia, and the inadequacy of two sexes to cover the range of humanity.

ROGER CALLAHAN is on the cutting edge of psychotherapy and the creator of Thought-Field Therapy. He is also the author of IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU: THE FIVE-MINUTE PHOBIA CURE and WHY DO I EAT WHEN I'M NOT HUNGRY? His latest title, co-authored with Richard Trubo, is TAPPING THE HEALER WITHIN: USING THOUGHT-FIELD THERAPY TO INSTANTLY CONQUER YOUR FEARS, ANXIETIES, AND EMOTIONAL DISTRESS.

DR. C. WAYNE CALLAWAY is one of the nation's leading experts in nutrition and weight control. He is also the author of THE CALLAWAY DIET and SURVIVING WITH AIDS, which considers nutrition in conjunction with medical treatment to combat AIDS, both co-authored with Catherine Whitney.

ANN CAMPBELL has written a charming mystery series featuring the irascible German Shepherd/Husky Claudius and his unfortunate owner, Annie O'Hara. WOLF AT THE DOOR; WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING; and WOLF TRACKS are the three titles in the series.

CHRISTOPHER JOHN CAMPION is the frontman / raconteur / songwriter of the seminal downtown NYC indie rock band Knockout Drops.  He is currently at work on ESCAPE FROM BELLEVUE AND OTHER STORIES, based on his autobiographical one-man show of the same name.

PETER CANNING was working as an aide to Senator Lowell Weicker when he decided to become an Emergency Medical Technician. His first book, PARAMEDIC: ON THE FRONT LINES OF MEDICINE, is a memoir of his experiences in knee-buckling emergencies. His most recent title is RESCUE 471, which recounts more memorable tales from the work of Emergency Medical Services.

JIM CAPLE is a senior writer at ESPN.com and a former writer and reporter for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. His first book, a funny look at all there is to hate about the Yankees, is THE DEVIL WEARS PINSTRIPES. He is also the author, with Steve Buckley, of THE BEST BOSTON SPORTS ARGUMENTS.
www.jimcaple.net

JACQUELINE CAREY's amazing first novel, KUSHIEL'S DART, and its sequels, KUSHIEL'S CHOSEN and KUSHIEL'S AVATAR, compose the first part of a blockbuster fantasy epic, the Kushiel's Legacy series. Comparable to Dune in scope and magnificence, the novels are set in a medieval world on the brink of extinction, whose fate lies in the hands of an unlikely courtesan spy. She is also the author of a two-part series entitled The Sundering, composed of BANEWREAKER and GODSLAYER, which explores the world of the Seven Shapers and their battles with good and evil. Her new trilogy begins with KUSHIEL'S SCION, which picks up the story of Imriel de la Courcel from Kushiel's Avatar, followed by KUSHIEL’S JUSTICE and KUSHIEL’S MERCY.
www.jacquelinecarey.com

MARY CARTER is a freelance writer and Sign Language Interpreter whose first novel, SHE'LL TAKE IT, is a hysterical look at a kleptomaniac's search for love.  She is also the author of ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGED, a romantic comedy about a tarot reader.

LORENE CARY is the celebrated author of BLACK ICE, a memoir of her experiences as a black student at the predominantly white St. Paul's prep school; THE PRICE OF A CHILD, a stunning first novel about slavery in the pre-Civil War South; and PRIDE, an exuberant tale of lifelong friendships. She is also the founder of Art Sanctuary in Philadelphia, an African-American arts and letters organization devoted to presenting regional and national talent in the literary, visual, and performing arts. Her first children's book, FREE!: GREAT ESCAPES FROM SLAVERY ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, is a collection of slave escape narratives. She is at work on a new novel, BLACKFACE, the story of a family striving to remain whole in the face of racial tensions, inequality, and violence in 1930s and 40s North Carolina and New York.

KATHRYN CASEY is a journalist with more than 100 published articles in magazines including Rolling Stone, Town & Country, Newsweek, People, and Ladies’ Home Journal.  She is also the author of several true crime books including THE RAPIST’S WIFE, A WARRANT TO KILL, and SHE WANTED IT ALL.  She is currently at work on her first novel, a mystery called SINGULARITY.

PIA CATTON is a food and lifestyle writer at the New York Sun. She was the author and creator of the New York Post's weekly "Chef Tells" column, which featured an interview with a different chef every Sunday. Her work has appeared in People, the Wall Street Journal, and the Weekly Standard, among others. She is the co-author, with Ira Freehof, of THE COMFORT DINER COOKBOOK.

CYNTHIA CEILAN is the author of the delightfully strange THINNING THE HERD: TALES OF THE WEIRDLY DEPARTED and its equally entertaining follow-up WEIRDLY BELOVED: TALES OF STRANGE BEDFELLOWS, ODD COUPLINGS, AND LOVE GONE BAD.

MORRIS CHAFETZ, M.D., is the President of the Health Education Foundation, founder of the Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and the author of 16 books and hundreds of articles in professional journals and the popular press. His latest book is BIG FAT LIARS: HOW POLITICIANS, CORPORATIONS AND THE MEDIA USE SCIENCE AND STATISTICS TO MANIPULATE THE PUBLIC.

IRENA CHALMERS is a pioneer of single subject cookbooks. Her publications have sold more than 18 million copies and received 12 national cookbook awards. She worked as consultant to the late, great Joe Baum during the restoration of The Rainbow Room and rebuilding of Windows on the World. She teaches at the Culinary Institute of America and is a frequent keynote speaker at food conferences. She is currently at work on FOOD CAREERS, a guide to employment opportunities in the culinary world.

KURT CHANDLER is the author of PASSAGES OF PRIDE: LESBIAN AND GAY YOUTH COME OF AGE, which originated as a year-long newspaper series for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. His most recent book is SHAVING LESSONS: A MEMOIR OF FATHER AND SON, about his relationship with his teenage son.

MELANIE CHARLTON is the founder and face of the home organizing firm, Clos-ette, and a former stylist and PR director who has worked for style.com, luxuryfinder.com and Anne Klein, among others. She has written for or been profiled in magazines from Vogue to In Style, is developing a television show, and is currently at work on her first book, SHOP YOUR CLOSET!
www.clos-ette.com

CECILIA CHIANG was the longtime chef and owner of The Mandarin, the first restaurant in San Francisco to serve the authentic flavors of the Beijing-Shandong and Sichuan-Hunan regions. Her first book was THE MANDARIN WAY, and her latest is THE SEVENTH DAUGHTER: RECIPES AND REMINISCENSES, with Lisa Weiss.

ADAM CHRISTING founded The Clean Comedians, a comedy group that plays to over 1.3 million people annually, without the use of vulgar language or dirty jokes. He is also the author of two books of family-oriented comedy, COMEDY COMES CLEAN VOLUMES I & II.

WAI HON CHU is a seasoned chef who has worked in the kitchens of March and The Russian Tea Room. He also founded a successful truffle company, El Eden Chocolates. He currently works as a personal chef and is writing his first cookbook, with Connie Lovatt, THE GREAT BOOK OF GREAT DUMPLINGS.

DR. ARTHUR CIARAMICOLI Ed.D., Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in full time private practice and Instructor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. He is the author of THE POWER OF EMPATHY and a co-author of BEYOND THE INFLUENCE. His latest title is PERFORMANCE ADDICTION: THE DANGEROUS NEW SYNDROME AND HOW TO STOP IT FROM RUINING YOUR LIFE, which explores how readers can get beyond simple material reward to obtain genuine, healthy accomplishment.

ROSE CIOTTA is an award-winning reporter who is currently the Education Editor for the Philadelphia Enquirer.  She is currently at work on a true crime title about the murder of Ellen Robb, allegedly by her husband, University of Pennsylvania professor Rafael Robb.

ROY PETER CLARK's influence in the world of journalism reaches far and wide. The author of many books about the craft of writing and hundreds of newspaper and journal articles, he is one of the foremost authorities in his field. A long-time faculty member of The Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida, his latest book is a compendium of the most effective rules for good writing: WRITING TOOLS: 50 ESSENTIAL STRATEGIES FOR EVERY WRITER.  He is currently at work on THE GLAMOUR OF GRAMMAR.

JAIME CLARKE is a co-founder of Post Road literary magazine and teaches creative writing at Emerson College. His first book was WE'RE SO FAMOUS, a biting satire of our obsession with celebrity culture. He is the editor of the forthcoming DON'T YOU FORGET ABOUT ME: CONTEMPORARY WRITERS ON THE FILMS OF JOHN HUGHES. He is currently at work on a memoir.

DEBORAH COATES is the author of CAT HAIKU, a hilarious book of Japanese poetry written from the perspective of a witty house cat.

B.D. COLEN is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of numerous health and science related titles including O.R.: THE TRUE STORY OF 24 HOURS IN A HOSPITAL OPERATING ROOM; KAREN ANN QUINLAN: DYING IN THE AGE OF ETERNAL LIFE; and "MR. KING, YOU'RE HAVING A HEART ATTACK": HOW A HEART ATTACK AND BYPASS SURGERY CHANGED MY LIFE, with famed television personality Larry King.

THERESA COLLINS has worked for the Shorenstein-Hays Nederlander Organization in theater management for more than 25 years. She managed the Golden Gate, Orpheum, and the Curran Theater in San Francisco. She is also the author of THE LAW OF REVENGE, a fast-paced thriller set in the "Hollows" of Kentucky, and its sequel, THE LAW OF THE DEAD.

DR. EDWARD CONLEY is the Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Michigan State University, a Board Certified Family Physician, and the host of the PBS Special, "Ten Secrets to Reducing Your Breast Cancer Risk." He has worked with over 50,000 people to reduce cancer risk, improve immunity, and restore energy. His current title is THE BREAST CANCER PREVENTION PLAN, a guide to how women can cut their risk of Breast Cancer by 50-90%.

TOM CONNOR is the author, with his life-long friend Jim Downey, of several hilarious parodies including the best-selling Martha Stuart series of humor titles such as MARTHA, REALLY AND CRUELLY: A COMPLETELY UNAUTHORIZED AUTOBIOGRAPHY. With Paulo Vincente, he is also the author of THE LANGUAGE OF DOORS, a look at the architecture of entrances.

JESSAMYN CONRAD, who grew up in a family of politicians from both sides of the aisle, is currently at work on her first book, WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT POLITICS…BUT DON’T: A NONPARTISAN GUIDE TO THE ISSUES.  She is also a student at Columbia where she is pursuing a Ph.D. in art history to go with her undergraduate degree in social anthropology and Islamic art history from Harvard and her M.Phil. in historical Studies from Cambridge.

EILEEN CONSIDINE-MEARA is the author of AT HOME WITH KATE: GROWING UP IN KATHARINE HEPBURN'S HOUSEHOLD, a collection of memories and recipes she's culled over the years from Katharine Hepburn's kitchen. Her mother, Norah, was Ms. Hepburn's long time cook. The author is also an entrepreneur, creating her own line of freshly-prepared, elegant soups called Dishes and Tales.

PAMELA CONSTABLE is a Washington Post staff writer and the co-author, with Arturo Valenzuela, of the critically acclaimed A NATION OF ENEMIES: CHILE UNDER PINOCHET. Her latest book is FRAGMENTS OF GRACE, an account of her four years on assignment for the Post in South Asia.

DR. DAVID COOK owns Cook Vision Therapy, in Marietta, Georgia. His first book, VISUAL FITNESS, is an exercise manual for the eyes.

GERALYN COOPERSMITH is an exercise physiologist and certified personal trainer with six fitness and personal training certifications. She appears regularly as the fitness expert on Fine Living Channel's Simplify Your Life. Her first book, FIT FEMALE, breaks down six distinct, unique body types and offers a fitness and nutritional program for each.

JOHN COSTON is a News Editor at the Wall Street Journal and a veteran journalist. He is also the author of TO KILL AND KILL AGAIN and SLEEP, MY CHILD, FOREVER, the true-crime story of a mother's unthinkable acts to collect life-insurance policies she'd taken out in her own children's names.

ANNA-LISA COX, PH.D., is an historian and scholar in residence at Chicago's Newberry Library. Her first book, A STRONGER KINSHIP: ONE TOWN'S EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF HOPE AND FAITH is the riveting, inspiring chronicle of a town Jim Crow forgot.
www.astrongerkinship.com

PATRICK CREED is an amateur historian, a volunteer firefighter, and a U.S. Army officer. When not serving in the Army, he works as a manufacturer's representative in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He is currently at work on his first book, THE THIRD PLANE: INSIDE THE BATTLE TO SAVE THE PENTAGON ON 9-11, with Rick Newman.

THOMPSON CROCKETT is the author of THE ARTIST INSIDE, in which he teaches a fresh new approach to tapping into our own creativity, using the images and artifacts of our dreams. His new book is STONE AGE WISDOM: THE HEALING PRINCIPLES OF SHAMANISM, about finding a more balanced way to live based on the wisdom of Stone Age shamanic ancestors.

MICHAEL CROW is the pseudonym for a prize-winning, critically acclaimed novelist whose work has been translated and published in nine languages. Using this nom de plume, he has published RED RAIN and THE BITE, noir-thrillers about Luther Ewing, a street cop with a shadowy past. The most recent novel in the Ewing series is NO WAY BACK.

KIERAN CROWLEY is an award-winning reporter for the New York Post whose investigative skills led to his deciphering of the Zodiac Killer's secret code. His first book was SLEEP MY LITTLE DEAD: THE TRUE STORY OF THE ZODIAC KILLER. He is also the author of BURNED ALIVE and THE SURGEON'S WIFE. His most recent true crime is ALMOST PARADISE, about the murder of Ted Ammon.

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SHIRLEY DAMSGAARD has been her town postmaster for 20 years. She comes from a literary family, has had short stories published, and is the author of a charming mystery series involving a town librarian and her grandmother, both of whom have “magick” powers. The Ophelia Jensen books are WITCH WAY TO MURDER, CHARMED TO DEATH, THE TROUBLE WITH WITCHES, WITCH HUNT, and THE WITCH IS DEAD. She is working on two more books in the series.
www.shirleydamsgaard.com

JOIE DAVIDOW is the founder of L.A. Style magazine and co-founder of L.A. Weekly, as well as Si magazine. She is the author of INFUSIONS OF HEALING, a guide to Mexican-American herbal medicine and a frequent lifestyle commentator on many talk shows. Her current book, MARKED FOR LIFE, is a memoir about living with a large port wine stain on her face.

DAWN DAVIS is a graduate of Stanford University and a Techniques of Fine Cooking class at Peter Kump's Cooking School. She has written IF YOU CAN STAND THE HEAT, a collection of wonderful behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes about chefs and restaurant kitchens. She is currently an editor at Amistad Press, a division of HarperCollins.

EDITH KUNHARDT DAVIS is a bestselling writer of children's books whose titles include PAT THE BUNNY, PAT THE CAT and a series about Danny the Alligator. Her most recent book is I'LL LOVE YOU FOREVER, ANYWAY, a memoir about the tragic loss of her son.

IAN DAVIS is a lobbyist in Washington, D.C. for a Fortune 500 company and the author of MY BOYS CAN SWIM: THE OFFICIAL GUY'S GUIDE TO PREGNANCY, a wry, witty, entertaining book that addresses the concerns of every dad-to-be.

DORIS J. DAY, M.D., is a board certified dermatologist with a private practice on New York's Upper East Side, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the New York University Medical Center, the official dermatologist of the Radio City Rocketts, and a spokesperson for Good Skin products. She is the author of FORGET THE FACELIFT, a holistic four-week program for ageless skin, with Sondra Forsyth.

JOHN DE GRAAF is an award-winning TV producer. With David Wann and Thomas Naylor, he is the author of AFFLUENZA: THE ALL-CONSUMING EPIDEMIC, which uses the metaphor of disease to tackle the very serious subject of the American obsession with material gain.

DIANA DELL, M.D., is a nationally known physician at Duke University, specializing in the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and other women's mood disorders and health topics. With Carol Svec, she has written THE PMDD PHENOMENON, the first book to bridge the chasm between skepticism and enthusiasm, providing the latest information about PMDD.

JACQUELINE DE MONTRAVEL has been the editor of Hamptons and Country magazines. She held the position of style editor at Self and co-authored 21st CENTURY ETIQUETTE with Charlotte Ford. She is the author of the novel THE FABULOUS EMILY BRIGGS and its sequel ESCAPE FROM BRIDEZILLA.

CARA DE SILVA is a food writer for various publications and the driving force behind IN MEMORY'S KITCHEN. The book, which is both tribute and remembrance, is a collection of recipes and writings by the women interned at Terezin, the "showcase" of the infamous Nazi death camps. Cara is currently at work on an historical novel.

THOMAS NORMAN DEWOLF has served on the Oregon Arts Commission and was also an elected official with a focus on literacy, children’s issues, and restorative justice.  He lives in Oregon, where he is a member of the Pacific Northwest Writers Association.  He is currently at work on INHERITING THE TRADE: A NORTHERN FAMILY CONFRONTS ITS LEGACY AS THE LARGEST SLAVE-TRADING DYNASTY IN U.S. HISTORY.
www.inheritingthetrade.com

A. DICKEY is a celebrated hair stylist for celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, Minnie Driver, and Alicia Keys. His first book, HAIR RULES!, is the ultimate hair-care guide for women with kinky, curly, or wavy hair.

TINA DIRMANN is a former reporter for Us Weekly and staff writer for the Los Angeles Times. Her first book is about a murder that mimicked an episode of TV's The Sopranos titled SUCH GOOD BOYS: THE TRUE STORY OF A MOTHER, TWO SONS AND A HORRIFYING MURDER. She is currently working on a new true crime title about a former child actor and his wife who plot to murder a retired couple in an effort to steal the 55-foot cabin cruiser the pair worked a lifetime to buy.

PAMELA DITCHOFF is the author of SEVEN DAYS & SEVEN SINS: A NOVEL IN SHORT STORIES, a lyrical, amusing, heartbreaking, and romantic work that links the biblical seven sins to the Mother Goose nursery rhyme about the days of the week. She is currently at work on THE BOOK OF LEAVES, in which a girl is guided by her eccentric aunts, her great grandmother's spirit, and by The Book of Leaves, a family record begun in the 1700s.

ABIGAIL JOHNSON DODGE is a highly regarded pastry chef, culinary instructor and cookbook author. She is currently a contributing editor at Fine Cooking, where she served as founding director of the magazine’s test kitchen. She is the author of THE WEEKEND BAKER, an invaluable resource for busy bakers chosen by Food & Wine as one of the top 10 cookbooks of the year. Her most recent title is THE AROUND THE WORLD COOKBOOK, a resource for parents and their children.
www.theweekendbaker.com

MICHAEL DOLAN works in both print and film, in addition to writing and producing documentaries for National Geographic TV and other clients. His first book is THE AMERICAN PORCH: AN INFORMAL HISTORY OF AN INFORMAL PLACE, an architectural, cultural, and social history of that great institution.

JAM DONALDSON is a native of Washington, D.C., where she works as an attorney with the Legal Aid Society when she is not operating her successful, award-winning website, hotghettomess.com.  She is currently at work on her first book, WE GOT TO DO BETTER, a wakeup call to young black Americans.  She was also an executive producer for the TV series of the same name.

DEBORAH DONNELLY is a former librarian, among other things, and the author of the charming mystery series starring wedding planner Carnegie Kincaid. The books in the series are MAY THE BEST MAN DIE; DEATH TAKES A HONEYMOON; YOU MAY NOW KILL THE BRIDE; and BRIDE AND DOOM.
www.deborahdonnelly.org

JIM DOWNEY has been writing partners and friends with his co-author Tom Connor for many years. In that time they have penned several hilarious parodies including the best-selling Martha Stuart series of humor titles like MARTHA, REALLY AND CRUELLY: A COMPLETELY UNAUTHORIZED AUTOBIOGRAPHY. Downey also works as a successful copywriter.

LARRY DOYLE is the executive chef of the most successful Irish restaurant on the West Coast, Johnny Foley's Irish House. In 1995, Larry opened the critically acclaimed O'Reilly's Irish Pub and Restaurant. He has also worked in some of San Francisco's most celebrated venues, such as Jeremiah Tower's Stars and Stars Café, and Wolfgang Puck's Postrio, as well as serving as personal chef to actor Don Johnson. Larry's first book is IRISH PUB COOKING: TRANSATLANTIC FLAVORS.

LISA DRAYER, M.A., R.D., is a highly regarded registered dietitian who appears regularly on CNN and CBS. She has a weight loss column in Women’s Health, and she has also appeared in or written for magazines and newspapers such as Elle, Marie Claire, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. Her first book, STRONG, SLIM AND THIRTY, offers nutrition and health suggestions for women in their thirties. She is working on EATING FOR BEAUTY, which will offer advice for foods that allow you to look your best.
www.lisadrayer.com

RICHARD DREYFUSS became the youngest actor to win a Best Actor Academy Award for his work on The Goodbye Girl, just one in a long line of popular and critically acclaimed films in which he has starred. Having also found success as a stage actor, director, and social activist, Richard will be displaying his remarkable talents in yet another arena, fiction writing. His new book is JOURNEY WEST, a historical novel, written with Matthew Kalash.

WILLIAM DUGGAN, Ph.D., is an economist, novelist, strategy advisor, and management consultant. He is the author of two novels and a historical study of economic development in Africa. He is the author of NAPOLEON'S GLANCE, a history of strategy, and THE ART OF WHAT WORKS: HOW SUCCESS REALLY HAPPENS.  He is currently at work on STRATEGIC INTUITION, about the new science of business strategy.

TROY DUNN is a self-made millionaire, businessman, public speaker, radio host, and writer on the subject of financial success and personal happiness.  After selling his company dedicated to reuniting separated friends and family, he now consults four corporate clients a year in motivating their own management teams in leadership, overcoming obstacles, team-building, and guerrilla marketing and in major media manipulation, strategy, and results.  He is the author of THE LOCATOR; LOST AND FOUND; and his latest, YOUNG BUCKS: HOW TO RAISE A FUTURE MILLIONAIRE.

BOB DURR, a literary scholar and award-winning author, one-time rising star in the East Coast academic world, former confidant to legendary writer H.L. Mencken, and youngest person to be named full professor at Syracuse University, gave it all up and went searching for paradise. He found it in Alaska. DOWN IN BRISTOL BAY is about his adventures and misadventures in that icy landscape. His latest is THE COLDMAN COMETH: A FAMILY'S ADVENTURE IN THE ALASKA BUSH, about the Durr Family's move from Syracuse, NY to the Alaskan Wilderness.

The late BILL DWYER was a trial lawyer and a U.S. district court judge. He was also the author of IN THE HANDS OF THE PEOPLE: THE TRIAL JURY'S ORIGINS, TRIUMPHS, TROUBLES, AND FUTURE IN AMERICAN DEMOCRACY in which he argues that rather than being easily manipulated and unable to understand complicated cases, most juries have the ability to come to sound, well-reasoned decisions.

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JOHN EARLY teaches writing and literature at Moorhead State University in Minnesota. He has published numerous poems and short stories and was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. His first novel, FLESH AND METAL, is a stylish whodunit.

KELLY EASTON is the talented author of plays, fiction, and children's literature. She is the author of the Golden Kite Honor Award winning THE LIFE HISTORY OF A STAR; WALKING ON AIR; and the BETTS PETS series. She is now at work on HIROSHIMA DREAMS and THREE WITCHES AND A WART.

MIKE EDISON has worked for some of the world's most notorious magazines, including Hustler, Penthouse, and as editor and publisher of High Times. He is now the editor-in-chief of Screw magazine. He is currently at work on I HAVE FUN EVERYWHERE I GO: MY ADVENTURES AT HIGH TIMES, SCREW AND THE WORLD'S MOST NOTORIOUS MAGAZINES.

SYDNEY EDDISON is the author of many titles on gardening. In addition, she teaches courses at the New York Botanical Gardens, writes for various gardening publications, lectures widely, and offers gardening tips on a local television station in Connecticut. Her latest works are THE GARDENER'S PALETTE and GARDENING TO GO, a unique guide to designing and maintaining container gardens.

JANET EDGETTE has been a practicing clinical psychologist for over 15 years, and has written two very different psychology books. The first is HEADS UP! a comprehensive guide for equestrians facing nerves and jitters, and STOP NEGOTIATING WITH YOUR TEEN, a parenting book that helps build bridges between parents and teens.

JOHN EDWARD is the star of Crossing Over with John Edward. His abilities have made him an in-demand speaker and a comfort to millions. His book, ONE LAST TIME, is about his beginnings as a psychic medium.

KEITH ELLIS is a nationally known speaker, author, columnist, and business leader whose unique insights about goal-setting have made him a featured guest on talk shows nationwide. His latest book is THE MAGIC LAMP: GOAL SETTING FOR PEOPLE WHO HATE TO SET GOALS.

MERLE ELLIS, a syndicated columnist, television personality, and cookbook author, is a self described "journeyman butcher." His tour de force is the GREAT AMERICAN MEAT BOOK, which explains everything you need to know to buy meat knowledgeably and cook it well.

WILLIAM ELLIS is the author of GLASS: FROM THE FIRST MIRROR TO FIBER OPTICS, THE STORY OF THE SUBSTANCE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD, a narrative history of glass and glassworks. He was also a former assistant editor and senior writer for National Geographic for over 27 years.

DEBRA LANDWEHR ENGLE, a contributing writer and editor for County Home and Country Gardens magazines, is the author of GRACE FROM THE GARDEN: CHANGING THE WORLD ONE GARDEN AT A TIME, a collection of 20 profiles of gardeners who have made a difference in their own lives, in the lives of those around them, and in their communities.

MARY ANN ESPOSITO, the producer and host of the long-running PBS television series Ciao Italia, is the author of nine cookbooks, including her most recent CIAO ITALIA PRONTO.  She has also appeared on many shows other than her own, including Today and Live with Regis and Kelly, and on QVC, Lifetime and the Food Network.  She is currently at work on her tenth book, CIAO ITALIA BIG FIVE: FIVE INGREDIENT RECIPES FROM AN ITALIAN KITCHEN.
www.ciaoitalia.com

MARY ELLEN EVANS is the founder of The Write Cook and a former cooking school director. She has authored many cookbooks for companies such as Pillsbury and Land O'Lakes, and is the author of a charming collection of authentic Parisian poultry recipes titled BISTRO CHICKEN. Her most recent work is THE ONE-DISH CHICKEN COOKBOOK, with one-pot recipes from around the world.

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FLORENCE FABRICANT is a well-known columnist and food writer for the New York Times. Her book, NEW HOME COOKING: FEEDING FAMILY, FEASTING FRIENDS, won both James Beard and IACP awards. She is also the author of THE GREAT POTATO BOOK, a book of essays about the endlessly versatile and always satisfying potato, and THE NEW YORK RESTAURANT COOKBOOK: RECIPES FROM THE DINING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD.

DAN FAGIN is a professor of journalism at New York University, a two-time Pulitzer finalist, and one of the nation’s most prominent environmental reporters.  He has worked for or contributed to publications including Newsday, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Mademoiselle, Nieman Reports, and Family Circle.  He is the co-author with Marianne Lavelle of TOXIC DECEPTION: HOW THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY MANIPULATES SCIENCE, BENDS THE LAW, AND ENDANGERS YOUR HEALTH.  He is currently at work on TOMS RIVER, which will intertwine the centuries-long scientific quest to link pollution and cancer, the compelling story of the Toms River, New Jersey, childhood cancer cluster, and exciting new research that is at last deciphering the intricate relationship between genetics, environmental pollution, and cancer.

JOE FAMULARO is the author of many Italian cookbooks, including two James Beard winners. Craig Claiborne referred to him as a "natural-born and inspired cook." His most recent book is the A COOK'S TOUR OF ITALY, which offers wonderful menu combinations from the many regions of Italy.

DIANE FANNING is a former writer of television and radio commercials.  She co-edited RED BOOTS & ATTITUDE: THE SPIRIT OF TEXAS WOMEN WRITERS. Her titles include THROUGH THE WINDOW; INTO THE WATER; WRITTEN IN BLOOD; GONE FOREVER; BABY BE MINE; and UNDER THE KNIFE.  Her latest books are OUT THERE, on the bizarre case of astronaut Lisa Nowak and a cozy mystery entitled BITE THE MOOON.  She is currently at work on two true crimes, one on the murder of Tennessee preacher Matthew Winkler, allegedly by his wife Mary; another on veterinarian Wendi Mae Davidson’s murder of her husband; and THE TROPHY EXCHANGE, a fast-paced thriller about a detective with a chip on her shoulder.
www.dianefanning.com

MICHAEL FARR is the president of Farr, Miller, & Washington, LLC, an investment management firm in Washington, D.C., where he manages half a billion dollars for clients ranging from celebrities to entrepreneurs to investors.  He is a regular commentator on national television programs and has appeared on shows including PBS’s Wall Street Week and CNBC’s Squawkbox.  He is the author with Gary Brozek of A MILLION IS NOT ENOUGH.

KATHY FARRELL-KINGSLEY has held various positions in the food industry for over 15 years, most recently as the food editor of Vegetarian Times magazine. She has written a number of cookbooks, including THE VEGETARIAN HANDBOOK, THE BIG BOOK OF VEGETARIAN, and CHOCOLATE THERAPY. She is at work on a unique dairy-making reference called THE HOME CREAMERY.

EMILY FARRIS has had her work published in the New York Sun, Kansas City Star, Women’s Wear Daily, Nerve.com, and the Brooklyn Papers, as well as numerous publications and websites most Americans have never heard of, including her own blog at www.eefers.com. She has been featured in theNew York Sun and the New York Post for her annual casserole parties, and she’s at work on her first cookbook, HOT STUFF: NOT YOUR MAMA’S CASSEROLES. 
www.casserolecrazy.com

EDWARD FAYS is the author of A GRANDPARENT'S GIFT OF LOVE, a charming collection of short stories inspired by grandparents eager to share their greatest lessons with younger generations. He also created THE GRANDPARENT'S TREASURE CHEST, a journal for grandparents to capture in words and pictures the special moments they enjoy with their grandchildren.

RONNIE FEIN is a freelance food and lifestyle writer, as well as the author of THE COMPLETE IDIOT’S GUIDE TO COOKING BASICS and THE COMPLETE IDIOT’S GUIDE TO AMERICAN COOKING. Her next book is QUICK, CONTEMPORARY AND KOSHER.

JOE FENTON has worked in the film industry as a concept designer and sculptor on films including The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and The Brothers Grimm.  He is currently at work on his first picture book, WHAT’S UNDER THE BED?

GAIL FERGUSON is an educational psychologist and psychic who has worked with the FBI, Scotland Yard, and the Israeli police, among others, in helping to crack previously unsolved crimes. She is the author of CRACKING THE INTUITION CODE: UNDERSTANDING AND MASTERING YOUR INTUITIVE POWER.

GABRIEL FISCHBARG is an attorney and the author of THE GUIDE TO PICKING UP GIRLS, the definitive guide to one of the world's most mysterious art forms.

BOBBY FLAY is the chef and owner of three of Manhattan's hottest restaurants, Bar Americain, Mesa Grill, and Bolo, as well as Mesa Grill at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. He also has four shows on the Food Network, Hot Off the Grill with Bobby Flay, Food Nation, BBQ with Bobby Flay and Boy Meets Grill. He is the author, with Joan Schwartz, of BOBBY FLAY'S BOLD AMERICAN FOOD; FROM MY KITCHEN TO YOUR TABLE; and BOY MEETS GRILL: WITH MORE THAN 125 BOLD NEW RECIPES, and with Julia Moskin, BOBBY FLAY COOKS AMERICAN and BOY GETS GRILL: 125 REASONS TO LIGHT YOUR FIRE!. His most recent book is BOBBY FLAY'S GRILLING FOR LIFE: 75 HEALTHIER IDEAS FOR BIG FLAVOR FROM THE FIRE written with Stephanie Banyas and Sally Jackson.

MICHAEL FLEEMAN is a staff correspondent for People magazine covering entertainment. He is the author of IF I DIE; THE STRANGER IN MY BED; OVER THE EDGE; LACI; and DEADLY MISTRESS, about the murder of Kenneth Stahl. His latest is THE OFFICER'S WIFE, about U.S. Air Force Captain Marty Theer's murder by his wife, Michelle, and her lover, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant John Diamond. He is currently at work on KILLER BODIES, about the murder of Melissa James, allegedly by her employers, professional bodybuilders Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan.

CHRISTOPHER FLETT, CEO and founder of Think Tank Communications Ltd. and a sought-after speaker, has worked one-on-one with over 1,600 business women around North America.  He has lectured for professional women’s groups in international firms including Ernst & Young, KPMG, Deloitte & Touche, RBC Dominion Securities, HSBC, CIBC, Intel, and Women in Communications/Global Television.  His first book is WHAT MEN DON’T TELL WOMEN ABOUT BUSINESS.

CLAIRE FONTAINE is an award-winning Hollywood screenwriter who writes in a variety of genres. She also coaches parents and kids in crisis. Her first book, COME BACK, is an emotionally powerful memoir written with her daughter, Mia Fontaine, of the time spent trying to save Mia from a path of self-destruction. Claire and Mia speak regularly about their experiences, and receive enormous response to their positive, inspiring message. Chosen as a Target Bookmarked Club pick, it is one of their top sellers and continues to sell well, having already netted almost 150,000 copies.
www.claireandmia.com

MIA FONTAINE works in publicity at a New York publishing house. She has had an Op-Ed piece published in the Sunday New York Times, interned at National Geographic, volunteered with inner city kids, and worked with scientist Dr. Carol Baldwin at the Smithsonian.  She is the co-author with her mother, Claire Fontaine, of COME BACK, which recollects her harrowing experiences in a lock-down boot camp school both here and in the Czech Republic. Mia and her mother speak regularly about their experiences, and receive enormous response to their positive, inspiring message.  Chosen as a Target Bookmarked Club pick, it is one of their top sellers and continues to sell well, having already netted almost 150,000 copies.
www.claireandmia.com

THOM FORBES is a journalist, editor, speaker, and consultant specializing in new media content and marketing. He is the author, with Robert McMath, of WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?: MARKETING LESSONS I'VE LEARNED FROM OVER 80,000 NEW-PRODUCT INNOVATIONS AND IDIOCIES and is working on ROI MARKETING: THE ARTFUL SCIENCE OF BUILDING AND SELLING BRANDS.

JOHN FORSTER is a four-time Grammy nominee, award-winning humorist, songwriter, record producer and performer.  Many of his songs have appeared on NPR’s Morning Edition, and he has written songs for everyone from Dr. Ruth Westheimer to the Olsen twins.  His song Sing Me the Story of Your Day was sung by Faith Hill on the 2006 Grammy-winning Thanks & Giving, and his work has been recorded by artists including Judy Collins, Rosanne Cash, Christine Lavin, and Tom Chapin.  He is currently at work with co-author Marc Segan on THE BSAT OFFICIAL STUDY GUIDE: 250 QUESTIONS YOU’LL NEVER SEE ON THE SAT.

SONDRA FORSYTH is an award-winning writer and co-author with 30 years experience in magazine and book publishing. A contributing editor to Ladies' Home Journal, she has authored or co-authored nine nonfiction books, including FORGET THE FACELIFT with Dr. Doris J. Day.

DEAN FOSTER is the author of several business-travel books, including BARGAINING ACROSS BORDERS and the GLOBAL ETIQUETTE GUIDE series, which includes books on Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, Mexico and Latin America.

ERIC FRANCIS is a journalist from Vermont and the author of THE DARTMOUTH MURDERS and BROKEN VOWS, about the trial of Rabbi Fred Neulander, who was accused of hiring a hit man to murder his wife. His latest true crime book is A WIFE'S REVENGE: THE SUSAN WRIGHT CASE, and he is hard at work on two additional titles.

ZOË FRANÇOIS trained at the Culinary Institute of America and has been the pastry chef at several of the Twin Cities' top restaurants, including The Local, D'amico & Sons, D'amico Catering, and Bravo. She teaches baking and pastry at Cooks of Crocus Hill in St. Paul and works as a restaurant consultant. Her first book, with Jeffrey Hertzberg, is ARTISAN BREAD IN FIVE MINUTES A DAY: THE DISCOVERY THAT REVOLUTIONIZES HOME BAKING.  They are currently at work on a new book, HEALTHY BREAD IN FIVE MINUTES A DAY.
www.artisanbreadinfive.com
www.zoebakes.com

EMILY FRANKEL is the author of the novel THE SPLINTERED HEART and several plays. She is currently working on a number of projects, among them a series of novels aimed at the growing market of older women.

MARK FRANZ is the head chef and a partner at Farallon in the heart of San Francisco. The restaurant has received numerous accolades and awards since its opening in June 1997. His first book, written with Lisa Weiss, is THE FARALLON COOKBOOK.

CLARK FRASIER is a co-owner of Arrows Restaurant in Ogunquit, Maine. He began his career in the food industry working with Jeremiah Tower at Stars Restaurant. He and his partner, Mark Gaier, are the authors of THE ARROWS COOKBOOK, written with Max Alexander, which is full of stories and recipes from their garden and restaurant.

JACKIE FREDERICK-BERNER is cofounder of The Good Birth Company. She has been an award-winning writer and video producer for over 15 years. Her most recent, BabySafe, a child safety video for new parents, won first place in the American Medical Association's International Health and Medical Film Competition, and received a Parent's Choice Award, the nation's highest honor given to children's toys, media and parenting information. She is the co-author, with Dr. Amen Ness and Lisa Gould Rubin, of THE BIRTH THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU.
www.thegoodbirthcompany.com

LYNN FREDERICKS is a well-respected journalist whose book, COOKING TIME IS FAMILY TIME: COOKING TOGETHER, EATING TOGETHER, AND SPENDING TIME TOGETHER, teaches parents and children to work together in the kitchen. In addition to writing, she is a restaurant consultant and culinary instructor known for her highly creative approach to food preparation.

IRA FREEHOF is the owner and founder of The Comfort Diner restaurants in New York. He has appeared in print and on television promoting the simple comfort food he serves and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for creating the world's largest milkshake. His first book is THE COMFORT DINER COOBOOK, written with Pia Catton.

THOMAS FRENCH, a staff writer for the St. Petersburg Times, is the author of UNANSWERED CRIES, a literary true-crime story about a small-town murder, and SOUTH OF HEAVEN, a compelling look at the lives of a group of high school kids in Florida. In 1998, he won the Pulitzer Prize for his feature series titled "Angels & Demons."

S. MORGAN FRIEDMAN is a freelance writer, and his first book, with Michael Malice, is OVERHEARD IN NEW YORK, based on the popular website of the same name which marvels at the funny and surprising things overheard on the streets, buses, and subways of New York City. He and Michael are currently at work on two new titles, OVERHEARD IN THE OFFICE and OVERHEARD AT THE GAME.

JACQUELINE FRIEDRICH is a wine, restaurant, and travel writer currently living in Paris.  She is also the author of A WINE AND FOOD GUIDE TO THE LOIRE which won several awards, including the James Beard Best Wine & Spirits Book Award. Her most recent book is entitled WINES OF FRANCE: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR SAVVY SHOPPERS.

DAVE FROMM is an attorney in Los Angeles whose work has been featured in a number of literary magazines.  He is currently at work on his first book, AWAY GAMES: A SEASON WITH THE BOHEMIANS, a hilarious chronicle of a season spent playing semi-professional basketball in Prague on a whim.

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JULIE GABRIEL is a Nutrition Specialist and the author of CLEAR SKIN: ORGANIC ACTION PLAN FOR ACNE.  She is currently at work on THE GREEN BEAUTY GUIDE which will impart the latest and most pertinent information on organic products and teach readers how to differentiate the organic wannabes from the real thing.

MARK GAIER is a co-owner of Arrows Restaurant in Ogunquit, Maine. He began his career in the food industry working with Jeremiah Tower at Stars Restaurant. He and his partner, Clark Frasier, are the authors of THE ARROWS COOKBOOK, written with Max Alexander, which is full of stories and recipes from their garden and restaurant.

JON & EILEEN GALLO are the authors of THE FINANCIALLY INTELLIGENT PARENT, wherein they combine their respective areas of expertise; Jon is an Estate Planner and Eileen is a psychologist. Their first book was SILVER SPOON KIDS.

W. TIMOTHY GALLWEY is the author of several international bestsellers, including THE INNER GAME OF TENNIS and THE INNER GAME OF GOLF.  In 1997, he joined with Drs. Edd Hanzelik and John Horton to apply the principles of the inner game to their specialty of managing and relieving chronic stress.  For ten years the three refined and offered a seminar on the subject, and they are currently at work on the book, THE INNER GAME OF STRESS.

GALE GAND is the host of her own show on the Food Network, Sweet Dreams. She is an owner of Chicago's Tru, and the author, with Rick Tramonto and Mary Goodbody, of TRU: A COOKBOOK FROM THE LEGENDARY CHICAGO RESTAURANT. With Rick Tramonto and Julia Moskin, she has written AMERICAN BRASSERIE; BUTTER, SUGAR, FLOUR, EGGS; and JUST A BITE; and with Julia Moskin, SHORT AND SWEET. Her latest, written with Lisa Weiss, is CHOCOLATE AND VANILLA, and she is currently at work with Christie Matheson on BRUNCH.

ARLEN GARGAGLIANO, acclaimed writer of English language textbooks, has co-authored chef and restaurateur Rafael Palomino's cookbooks, VIVA LA VIDA; NUEVA SALSA; and FIESTA LATINA. She is also the author of MAMBO MIXERS, and her latest is CALYPSO COOLERS which takes the reader on a trip through the islands, one cocktail and appetizer at a time.  She is currently at work with Rafael Palomino on their next book, THE LATIN GRILL.

MARK GARVEY is an editor of Writer's Market and a contributor to various other publications. His first book is WAITING FOR MARY, a personal report on the apparitions of the Virgin Mary that he has attended throughout the U.S.

GLENN GARVIN's first book, EVERYBODY HAD HIS OWN GRINGO: THE CIA AND THE CONTRAS, received universal praise. He is also the co-author of DIARY OF A SURVIVOR, with Cuban exile Ana Rodriguez, about her 19 years in a Cuban's women's prison.

G.D. GEARINO has been with the Raleigh News & Observer for over ten years and writes a biweekly column for the Life Etc. section. He is the author of WHAT THE DEAF-MUTE HEARD, which was turned into a hugely successful Hallmark Television movie. He is also the author of COUNTING COUP and BLUE HOLE. His latest novel is THE WRONG GUY, a darkly comic look at racism in the South. He is currently at work on a new novel entitled SEVENTEEN WOMEN.

CATHERINE GEIER began working at Café Flora in 1993 and became Executive Chef four years later. She is now heading the café's special projects and publications and has taken on the role of Chef and Director of Food Services for Tierra Learning Center retreat, a Café Flora affiliate. Most recently, she worked on THE CAFÉ FLORA COOKBOOK with the late Scott Glascock.

RON GERACI has been the writer of the popular "This Dating Life" column in Men's Health magazine since 2000. He has also as served features editor for Men's Health and AARP: The Magazine. His current project is THE BACHELOR CHRONICLES, about his quest for love in New York City, one date at a time.

RABBI MATTHEW GEWIRTZ is the Senior Rabbi at Temple B’nai Jeshurun in Short Hills, New Jersey.  He also serves on the Wellness Committee of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the Golden Rabbinic Recruitment Committee at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. His first book is THE GIFT OF GRIEF.

D.B. GILLES has taught in the undergraduate film and television department of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts for over 15 years and is the author of THE SCREENWRITER WITHIN: HOW TO TURN THE MOVIE IN YOUR HEAD INTO A SALEABLE SCREENPLAY. With Sheldon Woodbury, he is the co-author of W: THE FIRST 100 DAYS, a satirical look at our tongue-tied commander in chief. His new book is THE PORTABLE FILM SCHOOL: EVERYTHING YOU'D LEARN IN FILM SCHOOL (WITHOUT EVER GOING TO CLASS), and he is at work on a novel.

LYNN GINSBURG is a freelance writer with a longtime interest in nutrition and health. She has contributed to a number of publications, including the Los Angeles Times and Walking. She is the author, with Mary Taylor, of WHAT ARE YOU HUNGRY FOR? WOMEN, FOOD AND SPIRITUALITY. Together, Taylor and Ginsburg conduct Women, Food and Spirituality workshops nationwide.

AARON GLANTZ is a reporter for the Pacifica Radio Network and many other media outlets. His first book was the San Francisco Chronicle bestseller HOW AMERICA LOST IRAQ, and he is currently at work on THE WAR COMES HOME, about the treatment of returning Iraq War veterans.

PHYLLIS GLAZER is the only American-born food journalist living in Israel who writes in both Hebrew and English. She has contributed to the Los Angeles Times, Bon Appétit, Saveur and the AP, holds a regular column in Yediot Aharonot, and is the author of several books. Her most recent, written with her sister, Dr. Miriyam Glazer, is THE ESSENTIAL BOOK OF JEWISH FESTIVAL COOKING. She is at work on an exciting new cookbook.

TAEGAN GODDARD has served in government at the state and federal level, as policy advisor to Senator Donald Riegle and as a strategist in Connecticut Governor Lowell Weicker's budget office. His first book, co-authored with Chris Riback, is YOU WON, NOW WHAT? : HOW AMERICANS CAN MAKE DEMOCRACY WORK FROM CITY HALL TO THE WHITE HOUSE, which suggests the way to governmental reform is not through fixing the system but by fixing the politicians.

SUZANNE GOLDENSON is a freelance food writer and restaurant critic. She is the author of numerous books on food and wine, and her latest, written with Max Hansen, is SMOKED SALMON: DELICIOUS INNOVATIVE RECIPES.

KATHERINE WYSE GOLDMAN is the daughter of bestselling author Lois Wyse and the author of MY MOTHER WORKED AND I TURNED OUT OKAY and IF YOU CAN RAISE KIDS, YOU CAN GET A GOOD JOB. Her latest book is WORKING MOTHERS 101: HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR LIFE, YOUR CHILDREN, AND YOUR CAREER TO STOP FEELING GUILTY AND START ENJOYING IT ALL.

ANDREW GOLDSTEIN, M.D., is a noted gynecologist who has lectured extensively on female sexuality and has been interviewed as an expert for CBS Healthwatch and Talk magazine. With Dr. Marianne Brandon, he is a co-founder of the Sexual Wellness Center in Annapolis, Maryland, and co-author of RECLAIMING DESIRE: FOUR KEYS TO FINDING YOUR LOST LIBIDO.

MARY GOODBODY is the author or co-author of over 60 books, including New York Times bestseller and 2003 James Beard award winner TASTE PURE AND SIMPLE, with chef Michel Nischan, with whom she also wrote HOMEGROWN PURE AND SIMPLE. Her other collaborations include, with Rick Tramonto, AMUSE-BOUCHE, TRU, FANTASTICO!,and the upcoming RICK TRAMONTO’S OSTERIA COOKBOOK; LOBEL'S PRIME CUTS, LOBEL'S MEAT AND WINE and the forthcoming LOBEL'S MEAT BIBLE with the Lobel family; KITCHEN LIFE with Oprah's personal chef Art Smith; MORTON'S STEAK BIBLE and the upcoming MORTON’S STEAK ATLAS with Klaus Fritsch; and THE FAMILY KITCHEN with Debra Ponzek.  She worked on ZONE PERFECT COOKING MADE EASY with Gloria Bakst; and RECIPES FROM A VERY SMALL ISLAND with Brooke Dojny and Martha Greenlaw. She is currently at work on a book with Barcelona Restaurant and Wine Bar owners Andrew Pforzheimer and Sasa Mahr-Batuz. Mary has also edited Jamie Oliver's and Nigella Lawson's respective bestselling cookbooks for the American market and was the founding editor of Cooks magazine. She is currently the food and content editor for FamilyTime.com.

SANDRA J. GORDON is a talented health writer whose work has been seen in numerous magazines, such as Self, Redbook, and Family Circle. She is also the author, with Dr. Steven Jonas, of 30 SECRETS OF THE WORLD'S HEALTHIEST CUISINES: GLOBAL EATING TIPS AND RECIPES FROM CHINA, FRANCE, JAPAN, THE MEDITERRANEAN, AFRICA, AND SCANDINAVIA; and her latest, THE SHY SINGLE: A BOLD GUIDE TO DATING FOR THE LESS-THAN-BOLD DATER, written with Dr. Bonnie Jacobson.

RICHARD GRAUSMAN is the former exclusive U.S. representative to the prestigious Cordon Bleu in Paris. He is the author of AT HOME WITH THE FRENCH CLASSICS and the founder of the Careers Through Culinary Arts Program, which brings the fundamentals of French cooking to high school students.

CYNTHIA GREEN, Ph.D., is the author of TOTAL MEMORY WORKOUT: 8 EASY STEPS TO MAXIMUM MEMORY FITNESS.  She is also a nationally recognized expert in memory and memory fitness training as president of Memory Arts, LLC, and an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.  She is currently at work with Joan Beloff on THROUGH THE SEASONS, a workbook for memory challenged adults, including those with Alzheimer’s, and their caregivers.
www.memoryarts.com

TERISA GREEN, Ph.D., is a professor of anthropology at UCLA and the author of THE TATTOO ENCYCLOPEDIA and INK: THE NOT-JUST -SKIN-DEEP- GUIDE TO GETTING A TATTOO.

MURRAY GREENBERG is a former litigator and graduate of Brandeis University, as well as Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. His work has appeared in The Forward, among others. He is currently researching and writing a popular biography entitled PASSING GAME, about Benny Friedman, a Jewish pro football player in the 1920s and 1930s who is known for perfecting the sport’s forward pass. Friedman was also Brandeis’ first athletic director and only football coach and was recently posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame.

GAEL GREENE helped change the way New Yorkers (and many Americans) think about food through her role as the restaurant critic for New York magazine. She is an award-winning journalist who is credited with elevating the professional level of restaurant criticism and food writing. As co-founder with James Beard of Citymeals-on-Wheels, she has made a significant impact on the city of New York. She is the author of six books, and two of her novels, BLUE SKIES, NO CANDY and DOCTOR LOVE, were bestsellers in hardcover and paperback. Her latest work is INSATIABLE: TALES FROM A LIFE OF DELICIOUS EXCESS, a memoir of her life and loves.

RICK GREENSPAN teaches auto mechanics at the College of Alameda, and is an expert camper and backpacker. With Hal Kahn, he is the author of BACKPACKING: A HEDONIST'S GUIDE; FOGHORN OUTDOORS: CAMPER'S COMPANION; and their latest, THE LEAVE-NO-CRUMBS CAMPING COOKBOOK.

ALISA GRIFFIS is an award-winning educator and author of WRITE WELL, WRITE NOW, a guidebook that outlines a new way to teach creative and analytical writing to children.

FRED GRIFFITH and LINDA GRIFFITH have written many cookbooks together, including GARLIC, GARLIC, GARLIC and ONIONS, ONIONS, ONIONS, winner of a James Beard Award. Their latest collaboration is NUTS! RECIPES FROM AROUND THE WORLD THAT FEATURE NATURE'S PERFECT INGREDIENT.

BLYTHE GROSSBERG, PSY.D, is an organizational psychologist and professional career counselor. She is also the author of MAKING ADD WORK: ON THE JOB STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER.

RICHARD GROVES founded the Sacred Art of Living Center which offers spiritual programs and retreats focusing on action and contemplation. His first book, THE AMERICAN BOOK OF DYING combines his background in ministry, theology, and hospice care to guide those providing support for a dying loved one.

TOMAS GUILLEN, a professor of journalism and former investigative reporter, is the co-author, with Carlton Smith, of the bestselling THE SEARCH FOR THE GREEN RIVER KILLER. He is also the author of TOXIC LOVE: THE CHILLING TRUE STORY OF TWISTED PASSION IN THE "MURDER BY CANCER" CASE.

BILL GURSTELLE is a professional engineer and the author of BACKYARD BALLISTICS, a guide to building ballistic devices such as the potato cannon, paper match rockets and tennis ball mortars and THE ART OF THE CATAPULT. His latest, ADVENTURES FROM THE TECHNOLOGY UNDERGROUND: CATAPULTS, PULSEJETS, RAIL GUNS, FLAMETHROWERS, TESLA COILS, AIR CANNONS, AND THE GARAGE WARRIORS WHO LOVE THEM, explores Bill's travels in the subculture of amateur inventors. He has recently completed WHOOSH BOOM SPLAT: THE GARAGE WARRIOR'S GUIDE TO BUILDING PROJECTILE SHOOTERS, a fun and informative hands-on sequel to BACKYARD BALLISTICS.

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KIM HAASARUD has worked in the food & beverage industry since graduating high school, bartending her way through college in New York City.  Haasarud eventually formed her own company, Liquid Architecture, creating original beverage and bar concepts for a wide range of clients from beverage companies to marketing groups to weddings.  Her first two books are 101 MARGARITAS and 101 MARTINIS, which will be followed by 101 SANGRIAS and 101 CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILS.

YITTA HALBERSTAM has long been a writer and lecturer in the field of Jewish spirituality, with articles published in Parade, New York, and Money, among others.  She is the author of HOLY BROTHER and CHANGING COURSE and the co-author of the bestselling SMALL MIRACLES series.  She and co-author Judith Leventhal are currently at work on the latest in the series, SMALL MIRACLES OF THE HOLOCAUST.

JOSEPH T. HALLINAN is a winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. He has worked for a number of prominent publications and is currently a staff reporter for the Wall Street Journal. His first book, GOING UP THE RIVER: TRAVELS IN A PRISON NATION, offers an explosive and eye-opening account of the American prison system.  He is currently at work on WHY WE MAKE MISTAKES.

SCOTT HAMILTON is a four-time U.S. national champion figure skater, four-time world champion and the 1984 Olympic gold medalist.  He is also a network TV skating commentator, best-selling author, actor, performer, producer, Emmy nominee, co-creator of Stars on Ice,and a survivor of testicular cancer and a brain tumor.  His first book was the New York Times bestselling memoir, LANDING IT.  He is currently at work with Ken Baker on THE GREAT EIGHT: SCOTT HAMILTON’S 8 SECRETS TO FINDING HAPPINESS.

MAX HANSEN is the owner of Max & Me, a catering company in Pennsylvania. He is nationally known for his signature smoked salmon, served by many of the country's finest dining establishments, including Thomas Kellers' French Laundry. SMOKED SALMON: DELICIOUS INNOVATIVE RECIPES, written with Suzanne Goldenson, is his first book.

DR. EDD HANZELIK is the co-founder with Dr. John Horton of a medical practice currently located in Westlake Village, California, which focuses on treating the whole person, encouraging the individual’s full participation in his or her own care, and trusting the innate healing capacity of the human body.  In 1997, he, Horton, and bestselling author of The Inner Game of Tennis,W. Timothy Gallwey, joined together to apply the principles of the inner game to managing and relieving chronic stress.  For ten years the three refined and offered a seminar on the subject, and they are currently at work on the book, THE INNER GAME OF STRESS.

JAMES HARMON is the author of TAKE MY ADVICE, a collection of letters from the smartest, most creative people on the planet, written for the discerning, critical, and savvy young people of today. Contributors include Katharine Hepburn, Joe Dallesandro, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, and Bette Davis.

MARGARET HARMON is a teacher, writer, artist, and avid birdwatcher. Her FIELD GUIDE TO NORTH AMERICAN BIRDERS is a warmhearted, illustrated look not at birds, but at the birdwatchers themselves. She has written 200 short stories, fables, book reviews and feature articles for California, national publications, and public radio. Her previous book was THE MAN WHO LEARNED TO WALK IN SHOES THAT PINCH: CONTEMPORARY FABLES.

BETH HARPAZ is an AP reporter and author of the critically-acclaimed THE GIRLS IN THE VAN, a behind-the-scenes look at Hillary Clinton's historic Senate run. Her latest book is FINDING ANNIE FARRELL, a memoir about growing up with an emotionally fragile mother.  She is currently at work on 13 IS THE NEW 18, a humorous chronicle of a year in the author's life as the mother of a 13-year-old boy.

VALERIE HARPER is best known us as the beloved sitcom character Rhoda Morgenstern on the Mary Tyler Moore Show and Rhoda. Her first book, written with Catherine Whitney, is TODAY, I AM A MA'AM: AND OTHER MUSINGS ON LIFE, BEAUTY, AND GROWING OLDER.

ERIC HARR is a world-class triathlete with more than 20 major triathlon victories around the world. He is the CBS fitness expert on Weekend Edition and hosts a weekly 2-hour radio show on Sirius Satellite Radio. He writes a nationally-syndicated fitness column and is the CEO of Eric Harr Omnimedia, a fitness company. The author of THE PORTABLE PERSONAL TRAINER, TRIATHLON TRAINING IN FOUR HOURS A WEEK, and RIDE FAST, his latest is GOAL DIGGER FITNESS: LOOK, FEEL, AND PERFORM YOUR BEST WITH A BREAKTHROUGH 14-DAY EXERCISE PLAN.

JENNY HART is a talented and innovative craft artist and creator of the successful website, sublimestitching.com. She specializes in embroidered portraits and designs. Her first published work is STITCH-IT KIT, a beautifully designed kit containing a book and all the makings for unique embroidered handmade designs. Her next kit will be STITCH 'EM UP.
www.sublimestitching.com

A.J. HARTLEY is the Distinguished Professor of Shakespeare in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is also a screenwriter, theatre director and dramaturg. Despite his background in academia, he has a talent for commercial fiction, and his first novel, an international thriller entitled THE MASK OF ATREUS, was sold in over 12 countries, and became a USA Today bestseller. His most recent, ON THE FIFTH DAY, hit the New York Times bestseller list. His first two fantasy novels, ACT OF WILL and WILL POWER, will be published in 2009 and 2010.
www.ajhartley.net

JOHN HEMINGWAY is a writer and translator who lives with his wife and two children just outside of Milan. He is the author of the memoir STRANGE TRIBE about his father Gregory's relationship with his own father, Ernest Hemingway, and about growing up the son of a schizophrenic mother and a father who was the family "black sheep."

TOM HENDERSON is an award-winning reporter whose book A DEADLY AFFAIR chronicles the Detroit "Love Triangle Murder" case. He is also the author of BLOOD JUSTICE, about convicted serial killer Jeffrey Gorton. His latest is DARKER THAN NIGHT, about the 1985 murder of two hunters in rural Michigan and the trial 18 years later that would eventually put the killers behind bars. He is currently at work on two books:  one about the 1979 murder of Janet Chandler and the documentary about this unsolved case that led to its reopening; and a second on the murder in February of Tara Grant, allegedly by her husband, stay-at-home dad Stephen Grant.

MARK HENRY has survived earthquakes, typhoons, and two volcanic eruptions. Surprisingly still alive, he is also the author of the over-the-top and hysterical zombie comedy HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAMNED and is at work on its sequel, ROAD TRIP OF THE LIVING DEAD.
www.markhenry.us

GEOFF HERBACH is a cofounder of the Lit6 Project, a Midwestern literary group with a big following, and their project Electric Arc Radio, a literary tragicomedy, which is recorded live and airs on Minnesota Public Radio. His novel THE MIRACLE LETTERS OF T. RIMBERG is a darkly funny twist on the classic epistolary novel.  Hilarious and moving, it heralds the debut of a promising new voice.

JEFFREY HERTZBERG has been a physician, university professor, information technology consultant, and amateur cellist, but he is decidedly not a food professional. Nevertheless, he has developed and perfected a rapid method for recreating handmade European artisanal breads at home during busy years of career and personal transition. That technique is the subject of his first book, with pastry chef and baker Zoë François, ARTISAN BREAD IN FIVE MINUTES A DAY: THE DISCOVERY THAT REVOLUTIONIZES HOME BAKING.  They are currently at work on a new book, HEALTHY BREAD IN FIVE MINUTES A DAY.
www.artisanbreadinfive.com

SHEILA HIMMEL and LISA HIMMEL are the mother-daughter team currently at work on YOU MUST BE HUNGRY: A FOOD WRITER AND HER ANOREXIC DAUGHTER AT AMERICA'S 24-HOUR BUFFET, about Lisa's struggles with anorexia. Sheila has won awards for news, feature, and food writing, including a James Beard award. As the restaurant critic of the San Jose Mercury News, she wrote an award-winning story with Lisa, upon which the book is based. Lisa is a student at the University of California.

LAXMI HIREMATH is a food writer and cooking teacher. She is a regular contributor to the San Francisco Chronicle’sfood section. She is also the founder and creator of Laxmi’s Delights, a product line of spiced nuts available nationwide. She is the author of LAXMI’S VEGETARIAN KITCHEN and THE DANCE OF SPICES.

PHAEDRA HISE has been a contributing writer for Inc. and Inc. Online and is currently a contributor to Fortune Small Business. Her work has also appeared in Prevention, Smithsonian Air & Space, and Ladies Home Journal. She is the author of several nonfiction books, including GROWING YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE. Also an experienced pilot, she is the author of PILOT ERROR: THE ANATOMY OF A PLANE CRASH, about Ron Sinzheimer's fatal light-craft crash and how even a well-trained pilot can easily slip into trouble.

SUSAN TYLER HITCHCOCK is the author of GATHER YE WILD THINGS; WILDFLOWERS ON THE WINDOWSILL; and COMING ABOUT: A FAMILY PASSAGE AT SEA. Another of her titles is MAD MARY LAMB: LUNACY AND MURDER IN LITERARY LONDON.  Her latest is FRANKENSTEIN: A CULTURAL HISTORY.
www.susantylerhitchcock.com

The late MARJORIE HOLMES was the adored, bestselling author of I'VE GOT TO TALK TO SOMEBODY, GOD; TWO FROM GALILEE; STILL BY MY SIDE; and AT CHRISTMAS THE HEART GOES HOME, among many, many other inspirational titles. Four of her classic titles, including WHO AM I, GOD? and LORD, LET ME LOVE will be reprinted by Putnam.

EVANDER HOLYFIELD is the beloved, renowned boxer and four-time Heavyweight Champion of the World whose life lessons of faith, hard work, and determination are the basis for his longtime attorney, Jim Thomas' memoir, THE HOLYFIELD WAY.

BAMBI HOLZER has been a financial consultant for over 20 years, championing a balanced, comprehensive approach to wealth management. Founder of Bambi Holzer Financial Group, she is the author of three books including GETTING YOURS: IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO HAVE THE WEALTH YOU WANT. Her fourth project is FINANCIAL BLISS, a guide for couples on how to increase their assets.

DANA HORNIG is a journalist with over 30 years of experience working as a reporter and photographer. For 20 years, he was editor and co-owner of the Register newspaper on Cape Cod, where he wrote an acclaimed weekly column, editorials, and feature stories. RETURNING FRANKIE'S ROCKS, a memoir about his mother's secret collection of stolen historical rocks, is his first book.

DOUG HORNIG's previous novels include FOUL SHOT; THE DARK SIDE; DEEP DIVE; and STINGER. His short fiction, poetry, and articles have been published in numerous magazines, including Playboy and Business Week. His nonfiction includes, THE BOYS OF OCTOBER, about the 1975 Boston Red Sox.

JEFFREY HOROWITZ is a lawyer practicing with the federal government, a certified personal trainer, a USA Track and Field Association Level I certified coach, and a marathoner.  He has written for Running Times, MetroSports D.C., and Marathon & Beyond, and been quoted as a fitness expert in Men’s Health, Maxim, and Vogue.  He is currently at work on his first book, MY FIRST 100 MARATHONS.

DR. JOHN HORTON is the co-founder with Dr. Edd Hanzelik of a medical practice currently located in Westlake Village, California, which focuses on treating the whole person, encouraging the individual’s full participation in his or her own care, and trusting the innate healing capacity of the human body.  In 1997, he, Hanzelik, and bestselling author of The Inner Game of Tennis,W. Timothy Gallwey, joined together to apply the principles of the inner game to managing and relieving chronic stress.  For ten years the three refined and offered a seminar on the subject, and they are currently at work on the book, THE INNER GAME OF STRESS.

JOHN HUBNER is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist with the San Jose Mercury News. He is the author of BOTTOM FEEDERS, and he co-authored MONKEY ON A STICK: MURDER, MADNESS, AND THE HARE KRISHNAS with Lindsey Gruson and SOMEBODY ELSE'S CHILDREN with Jill Wolfson. His latest title is LAST CHANCE IN TEXAS: THE REDEMPTION OF CRIMINAL YOUTH, about a reform school in Texas with an amazing success rate and one of the best athletic programs in the country.

DAN HURLEY invented Sixty-Second Novels in 1983. He has since created the "Amazing Instant Novelist" section of America Online that drew millions of visitors and authored THE SIXTY-SECOND NOVELIST: WHAT 22,613 PEOPLE TAUGHT ME ABOUT LIFE. He is also an award-winning journalist, and his latest book is NATURAL CAUSES: DEATH, LIES AND POLITICS IN AMERICA'S VITAMIN AND HERBAL SUPPLEMENT INDUSTRY.

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RAGHAVAN IYER is the owner of The Essence of Thyme, an in-home food consulting business specializing in teaching Indian cooking and vegetarian cuisine of all cultures. He is the author of BETTY CROCKER'S INDIAN COOKING and THE TURMERIC TRAIL: RECIPES AND MEMORIES FROM AN INDIAN CHILDHOOD. His newest work is 660 CURRIES.