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46 Days

Beaufort Books — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:14:44 +0000

46 Days chronicles the trials, successes, joys, and frustrations of Jennifer Pharr Davis’s record-winning Appalachian Trail thru-hike through the eyes of her husband, Brew Davis. Brew lead her “pit crew,” the group of generous, loving hikers who supported Jen along the way, providing company along the epic trail and as much food as Jen could stomach.

Experience the trek with Jen and Brew as they battle shin splints and a stomach scare that threatens to end the attempt early, encounter wildlife at every turn, and meet the colorful cast of characters that help Jen complete her journey. 46 Days also includes an introduction and afterword by Jennifer with first-hand reflections on her life-changing voyage.

About the Author: Brew Davis, Jennifer Pharr Davis

ISBN: 978-08253-3067-85

$12.95 Paperback

Publication Date: December 12, 2011

The Outdoor Museum

Beaufort Books — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:10:16 +0000

Margie and Sheldon Harnick record the familiar sights of New York through the eyes of two unique poets. Landmarks transform through their eyes into something new and beautiful, something that will never be seen the same way again, including Central Park, swans in the lakes, mannequins in store windows, the underground maze of subways, the floats of the Macy’s Day Parade, puddles on busy street corners, and New York’s homeless. The marriage of Sheldon’s poetry with Margie’s photographs is an experience unto itself.

About the Authors: Margie Harnick, Sheldon Harnick

ISBN: 9780825306754

$29.95 Hardcover

Publication Date: May 1, 2012

Waking the Sleeping Giant

Beaufort Books — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:50:10 +0000

Mainstream America has for too long been the sleeping giant of American politics. As mainstream Americans, we mind our own business, take care of our own responsibilities, and play by the rules. We know that there is no quick path to personal success or to national prosperity. But the ruling class has come to see the mainstream as largely irrelevant as a political force, when we are the backbone that supports the body politic. We work, pay our taxes, and vote. Then we go back to work and hope that those in power will do the right thing. We have trusted the dogs of the political class to guard our lunch, and they have eaten it. Something needs to change. Before we can equip the sleeping giant for the struggle ahead of us, however, we need to wake that sleeping giant. The Awakening Giant exposes liberal techniques and teaches mainstream Americans how to counter them to take back the country that our forebears made great, and to make it great again.

About the Authors: Gary R. Casselman and Timothy C. Daughtry

ISBN: 978-0-8253-0617-4

Category: Political Science: Government/ National

Publication: March 1, 2012

Size: 6″ x 9″

Price: $24.99

Fatal Embrace: Christians, Jews, and the Search for Peace in the Holy Land

Beaufort Books — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:32:08 +0000

Mark Braverman shows how the Jewish quest for safety and empowerment and the Christian endeavor to atone for centuries of anti-Semitism have combined to suppress the conversations needed to bring about a just and lasting peace in the Holy Land. Fatal Embrace charts Braverman’s journey as an American Jew struggling with the difficult realities of modern Israel. The book vividly describes the spiritual and psychological forces driving the discourse and is a call to action to Americans of all faiths.

About the Author: Mark Braverman

ISBN: 9780825306761

$18.95 Paperback

Publication Date: February 16, 2012

The Big Ten of Grammar

Beaufort Books — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:56:46 +0000

Have you ever hesitated when choosing between “I” or “me”? Have you had trouble figuring out tricky pronouns like “who” or “whom”? What about those always-troublesome commas–do they go before or after the quotation marks?

If you’re anything like the rest of us, you struggle with these age-old grammatical issues. In this practical and easy-to-understand handbook, Dr. William B. Bradshaw identifies the ten most common errors in English grammar and helps you to recognize and correct these mistakes, enabling you to write and speak with greater clarity in your personal and professional life. The Big Ten of Grammar is the perfect guide for students, teachers, and professionals to use in brushing up on their grammar.

About the Author: Bud Bradshaw

ISBN: 9780984235858

$19.95 Hardcover

Publication Date: September 14, 2010

My Feet Aren’t Ugly: A Girl’s Guide to Loving Herself from the Inside Out

Beaufort Books — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:20:53 +0000

Do you ever feel bad about yourself or have trouble being yourself while still fitting in? Do you have tough questions you are afraid to ask?

In this funny, honest book, teen mentor Debra Beck provides personal stories, quizzes, journaling exercises, and thoughts from teens themselves to help you develop your self-confidence. Learn how to make healthy decisions in the face of peer pressure, have strong relationships with family and friends, and respect and love yourself for who you are.

My Feet Aren’t Ugly is an excellent read and a great tool for parents, teachers, and counselors. Young readers will gain self-esteem and new skills in positive thinking and goal setting thanks to the affirmation and self-reflection led by Debra.

—Michelle Rossi, author of All About Me and contributing author in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series

About the Author: Debra Beck

ISBN: 978-0-8253-0602-0
$12.95 Paperback
Juvenile Nonfiction
176 Pages 7×9

E-book ISBN: 978-0-8253-0611-2

Publication Date: September 9, 2011

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I’m Dancing As Fast As I Can

Beaufort Books — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:54:38 +0000

Barbara had it all: a successful career as an award-winning documentary film maker, a strong relationship, and plenty of friends. But a lingering problem with anxiety drew her into a dangerous Valium addiction. Her story is an honest, gripping look into addiction, her ill-advised “cold-turkey” withdrawal and the hospitalizations that followed, the worst the psychiatric field has to offer, and her painful yet persistent pathway back to functioning. Through it all, Gordon is a beacon of hope, actively choosing life over the alternative, even after journeying to the darkest depths of the human psyche.
This beautifully written classic is a must read for anyone battling their own psychological demons, anyone in the mental health field, and everyone in need of an inspiring survivor story.
Praise for I’m Dancing as Fast as I Can:
“Spellbinding seems too mild a word.” –Detroit Free Press
“Gordon’s story rings with authenticity.” –Washington Post
“I can hardly remember the last time I stayed up half the night because I couldn’t stop reading. But that’s what happened with I’m Dancing as Fast as I Can.” –Chicago Tribune

About the Author: Barbara Gordon

ISBN: 978-0-8253-0630-3

$15.95 Paperback

New Edition Publication Date: October 3, 2011

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Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail

Beaufort Books — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:41:25 +0000

After graduating from college, Jennifer isn’t sure what she wants to do with her life. She is drawn to the Appalachian Trail, a 2175-mile footpath that stretches from Georgia to Maine. Though her friends and family think she’s crazy, she sets out alone to hike the trail, hoping it will give her time to think about what she wants to do next.

The next four months are the most physically and emotionally challenging of her life. She quickly discovers that thru-hiking is harder than she had imagined: coping with blisters and aching shoulders from the 30-pound pack she carries; sleeping on the hard wooden floors of trail shelters; hiking through endless torrents of rain and even a blizzard.

With every step she takes, Jennifer transitions from an over-confident college graduate to a student of the trail, braving situations she never imagined before her thru-hike. The trail is full of unexpected kindness, generosity, and humor. And when tragedy strikes, she learns that she can depend on other people to help her in times of need.

About the author: Jennifer Pharr Davis

ISBN: 978-08253-0568-9

$15.95 Paperback

Publication Date: June 1, 2011

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LiftOff Leadership: 10 Principles for Exceptional Leadership

Beaufort Books — Tue, 17 May 2011 16:41:39 +0000

68% of Americans believe that we are currently facing a crisis in leadership, according to the latest National Leadership Index from the Harvard Kennedy Center for Public Leadership.

In LIFTOFF LEADERSHIP, Betty Shotton draws on her 35 years of experience as a CEO, entrepreneur, and pilot to chart a new course for leaders. She believes that numerical measures of success and financial acumen alone are not enough. We need leaders with strength of character and unshakable principle.

LIFTOFF LEADERSHIP calls for a return to leadership attributes that have enabled mankind’s greatest achievements and defined its most exceptional leaders. Chapter by chapter, Shotton examines 10 powerful principles such as vision, accountability, and altruism, within the context of today’s business and economic environments. She uses her own experiences in business, first person tales from the cockpit, and a series of thorough checklists to help readers examine and improve their own leadership style.

This powerful, provocative book is a game changer for leadership, a book every leader needs to read.

About the Author: Betty Shotton

ISBN: 978-0-8253-0647-1

$24.95 Hardcover

Publication Date: October 1, 2011

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Reboot Your Life: Energize Your Career and Life By Taking a Break

Beaufort Books — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:51:57 +0000

More Americans are choosing to take time off from work to relax or re-examine their priorities, so they can return to work energized. Some companies offer formal sabbatical programs, but how can the average person take time off to evaluate their direction, explore their passions, and make time for the things that are really important?

Whether you’re disillusioned with your career, yearning to follow a dream, or taking time out after a layoff, now is the time to step back and reboot. This book will show you how you can give yourself the best gift ever–the gift of time. People who take sabbaticals report feeling happier, and they return to their jobs refreshed, reinvigorated, and ready to tackle new challenges.

Reboot Your Life draws upon the experiences of the four authors and their interview subjects: 200 people who have taken sabbaticals and 150 organizations offering sabbatical programs. The book includes real-life stories and exercises to help the reader figure out how to plan for and take a sabbatical, or how to use unexpected time off.

About the Authors: Catherine Allen, Nancy Bearg, Rita Foley, Jaye Smith

ISBN: 978-0-8253-0564-1

$15.95 Paperback

240 Pages, 6 x 9

Publication Date: April 2, 2011

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