Square One Authors

Joanne Abrams earned her BA in English from the CW Post Campus of Long Island University. As an editor for over twenty years, and a cookbook editor for more than a decade, Joanne has become an expert at preparing meals on the run. She is currently Executive Editor at Square One Publishers.

Kitchen Quickies

Susan Aisen

How to Give Your Baby Encyclopedic Knowledge

James Allen was born in Leicester, England in 1864. After leaving school at the age of fifteen to support his family, Allen worked, read, and carefully observed the world around him. It was not until he was thirty-eight that he wrote From Poverty to Power, one of the first motivational books. His next book, As a Man Thinketh, established his reputation as an inspirational writer. Other books on spirituality included The Eight Pillars of Wisdom and From Passion to Peace. Although his writing career lasted for only ten years, until his death in 1912, Allen produced twenty titles that influenced millions in the same manners as the words of Dale Carnegie and Norman Vincent Peale.

As a Man Does
Light on Life's Difficulties

Gloria Ambrosia is a muffin-baking expert and the best-selling author of Gloria's Glorious Muffins and Gloria's Gourmet Low-Fat Muffins. In addition to creating muffins and writing cookbooks, she is a teacher of Buddhism and spirituality at retreat centers throughout the United States. Gloria received her master's degree in Public Administration from the University of North Carolina.

The Complete Muffin Cookbook

Dr. Paul Ameisen, a medical practitioner for over two decades, has a Diploma of Naturopathy and a Diploma Medicina Alternativa, and is a Fellow of the Australian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. His first appointment was as resident at St. Vincents Hospital in Sydney, Australia. He has since practiced at the Framingham Union Hospital in Boston; at the Baragwanath Hospital in South Africa; and in other hospitals around the world.

Every Breath You Take

Pamela Apkarian-Russell is a successful freelance writer specializing in collectibles. Her articles have appeared in numerous magazines, newspapers, and newsletters. She is also the author of seven other books, including Halloween: Decorations and Games and Washday Collectibles. She resides in central New Hampshire.

Postcards from Washington, D.C.

Jeffrey Anshel, OD, received his Bachelor of Science in Visual Science and his Doctorate of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. While in the US Navy, he established the Navy's first vision therapy center located in San Diego, California. Upon his return to civilian life, Dr. Anshel went into private practice, offering his patients alternative therapies as part of their vision care. Today, in addition to his practice, Dr. Anshel is President of Corporate Vision Consulting.

Smart Medicine for Your Eyes

Marie Nadine Antol is a professional writer with fifteen titles to her credit. She focuses her writing skills in many areas, including that of the culinary arts. She has always enjoyed cooking as well as learning about the foods themselves. Ms. Antol's bestsellers include Healing Teas, The Incredible Secrets of Mustard, and The Incredible Secrets of Vinegar. Currently, she lives in the Los Angeles area.

Confessions of a Coffee Bean
The Sophisticated Olive

Nancy Appleton, PhD, earned her BS in clinical nutrition from UCLA and her PhD in health services from Walden University. She maintains a private practice in Santa Monica, California. An avid researcher, Dr. Appleton lecturers extensively throughout the world, and has appeared on numerous television and radio talk shows. She is the best-selling author of Lick the Sugar Habit and Healthy Bones. Appleton lives in La Jolla, California.

Stopping Inflammation

Suicide by Sugar

Garnette Arledge received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland, and a Master of Divinity degree from Drew Theological School. A spiritual director specializing in death and dying education, Garnette is a professional writer and columnist, as well as an experienced Hospice Chaplain. An active lecturer and educator, Garnette chaired the New Jersey Coalition for On Our Own Terms--a Bill Moyer's PBS special on dying.

On Angel's Eve

Ken Atchity received his PhD in comparative literature from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. During his academic career, he served as chair of the Department of Comparative Literature at Occidental College, was a Distinguished Instructor at the UCLA Writers Program, and was a Fulbright Professor at the University of Bologna in Italy. A best-selling author, Dr. Atchity has written fourteen books, including A Writer's Time and Writing Treatments That Sell. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

How to Publish Your Novel

Steven Bailey, ND, is an internationally recognized authority on juicing and therapeutic juice fasts. He lectures worldwide and is the author of more than 150 articles on natural health. The founder of The Northwest Naturopathic Clinic in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Bailey is also the author of The Fasting Diet.

Juice Alive

Michael Barbee, CDC, is an educator who has taught in private and public schools for thirty years. While specializing in the field of health and nutrition, he became a Certified Diet Counselor through the Institute for Educational Therapy in Cotati, California. In addition to his teaching, Mr. Barbee enjoys speaking to groups concerned with the relationship of diet to health and disease.

Politically Incorrect Nutrition

Rick Barry gained national attention as a basketball player for the University of Miami when he became the 1965 NCAA Scoring Champion, averaging 37.4 points per game. A year after being drafted by the San Francisco Warriors, he was named NBA Rookie of the Year. In 1967, Barry was named the All-Star Game MVP, and in 1969, he led the Oakland Oaks to an ABA championship. Amazingly, by the time he retired, he was a twelve-time all-star; was the only player to lead the NCAA, ABA, and NBA in scoring; and had the second-best career free-throw percentage in NBA history, at 90 percent.

Today, Rick Barry hosts a popular San Francisco sports talk-radio show, writes a sports column for the San Francisco Examiner, and is a basketball coach consultant for professional players and teams. He is also actively involved in improving organized youth sports as an owner of the United States Basketball Academy.

Rick Barry's Super Sports Trivia Game

Susana Belen was not always health conscious. It wasn't until stress and anxiety drove her to seek the help of a holistic chiropracter that she found a new sense of calm in the world of healthy living. A certified lymphologist and a massage and colon therapist, Ms. Belen founded and directs the We Care Holistic Health Spa to promote her message of holistic health.

Detox and Revitalize

Since 1980, John and Jan Belleme have published nearly one hundred articles about food and health in major health food-oriented magazines. The Bellemes are also accomplished food photographers and food stylists. Over two hundred of their photographs have appeared in such magazines as East-West, Vegetarian Times, and Palate Pleasers. They are coauthors of Cooking with Japanese Foods. When they have the time, the authors conduct workshops and slideshows on making and using traditional Japanese foods and on natural food cooking. The Bellemes reside in Saluda, North Carolina.

The Miso Book

Dirk Benedict received his degree in Dramatic Arts from Whitman College in Washington. He has starred on Broadway, in films, and in several hit television series, including The A-Team and Battlestar Galactica. When he's not making a movie or writing screenplays, he pilots his own airplane, composes music, plays the piano and trombone, goes fishing, or just relaxes with his two sons. Dirk Benedict divides his time between California and Montana.

Confessions of a Kamikaze Cowboy

And Then We Went Fishing

Robert G. Benson is an information systems specialist. He has a bachelor's degree in history and political science from the University of California-Santa Barbara, and a master's degree in political science from San Diego State University. In addition, he earned a professional credential in information systems management from the University of California-San Diego. For over thirty years, Benson has studied the I Ching and other related divination systems, using his knowledge of history, political science, and cutting-edge information gathering and analysis. Mr. Benson currently lives in the San Diego area.

I Ching for a New Age

Howard Berenbon is the author of thirteen personal computer books, including Mostly BASIC: Applications for Your IBM PC, Books 1 & 2 and Mostly BASIC: Applications for Your Apple II, Books 1 & 2. He is the owner of Software Exchange, an entertainment software development company. Mr. Berenbon's articles have appeared in magazines such as PC Resource, Byte Magazine, and Creative Computing. He lives in Michigan with his family.

Desktop Handicapping for Thoroughbred Racing

Robert L. Blakeslee earned his bachelor's degree in fine arts at the California College of Arts and Crafts (CCAC) in Northern California. He has been a college professor at the International Fine Arts College in Miami, Florida, and is an internationally published award-winning graphic designer, art director, and creative director, as well as a cookbook illustrator and photographer.

The Newlywed Cookbook

Daniel Halevi Bloom grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts in a family of five children, and graduated from Tufts University with an honors degree in literature. The author of seven children's books published in the United States and overseas, Mr. Bloom has worked over the years as a cartoonist, a newspaper editor, a public relations consultant, and a freelance journalist, and has lived for extended periods of time in Europe, Alaska, Japan, and Taiwan.

Bubbie and Zadie Come to My House

Dr. Fred Bohensky is a professor of biology at the City University of New York, College of Staten Island. He received his undergraduate degree and Masters from Brooklyn College. He earned a doctorate in biology from New York University. Dr. Bohensky is the author of six books, including Square One's Photo Manual & Dissection Guides. He and his wife currently reside in New York City.

Photo Manual & Dissection Guides

G. G. Bolich, PhD, received his Master's of Divinity from George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. He earned his first PhD in educational leadership from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, and a second in psychology from The Union Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio. Currently a professor at Webster University in South Carolina, Dr. Bolich has taught courses at the university level since 1975. He also provides private counseling, specializing in trauma resolution, and is the published author of six titles and numerous articles in the fields of psychology, religion, and spirituality. Among his published works are Psyche's Child, Introduction to Religion, and The Christian Scholar.

Twelve Magic Wands

Geoff Bond graduated with honors in applied sciences from London University, and completed postgraduate professional qualifications in 1968. He spent his early career living and working in remote African villages, where he widened his earlier studies in anthropology, biochemistry, and evolutionary human development. Using both research and firsthand observation of tribal societies, Bond developed guidelines for living in harmony with our naturally adapted lifestyle. He is the author of Natural Eating and, with his wife, Nicole, the co-author of Healthy Cooking. He also lectures extensively both in America and Europe, and is a frequent guest on television and radio shows.

Deadly Harvest

Linda Boyd spent many years as a mathematics educator--a career that proved valuable in helping her design the statistical tactics included in this book, and present them in a way that is easy to understand even for the "mathematically challenged." After years of playing blackjack and live poker, Ms. Boyd turned to the more profitable game of video poker.

The Video Poker Edge

Lauren Bradway, Ph.D. is a speech-language pathologist who holds a doctorate in Human Ecology from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. In addition to maintaining a successful private practice, Dr. Bradway consults with schools and teacher training programs. She lives in the New York City area and reaches families worldwide through her website, helpingchildrengrow.com.

How to Maximize Your Child's Learning Ability

Jim Britt, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and peak performance specialist, is a seasoned organizational executive, a noted success counselor, and an internationally recognized leader in the field of personal-empowerment and business training. His background includes all levels of business experience, research, and application. Over the past thirty years, Jim has founded many successful ventures, ranging from real estate development to the marketing of consumer goods on a national and international scale. Jim has also served as a peak performance trainer or human behavior specialist for hundreds of major companies worldwide, helping employees reach their true potential both professionally and personally.

Do This, Get Rich

Susan E. Brown, PhD, CCN, is a medical anthropologist and New York State Certified Nutritionist. Dr. Brown is a clinician, researcher and author. She has over twenty years experience in clinical nutrition, bone health research and lay and health professional education. Susan E. Brown directs the Osteoporosis Education Project, non-profit Corporation, and the Nutrition Education and Consulting Service. Both organizations are located in East Syracuse, New York.

The Acid-Alkaline Food Guide

Liza N. Burby received her undergraduate degree in Journalism from St. John's University in Jamaica, New York. As a book editor-turned-writer, she is an award-winning author of thirty-nine nonfiction history, science, health, and social issue books for children from elementary school age through high school. Her articles frequently appear in national magazines and newspapers, including Parents Magazine and The New York Times. Currently managing editor of Long Island Parents & Children magazine, Ms. Burby also teaches "How to Write and Sell Fiction/Nonfiction" workshops to adults. The author and her family reside in Long Island, New York.

How To Publish Your Children's Book

Dorie Byers is a registered nurse, master gardener, and herb enthusiast. A graduate of Indiana State University, she has spent many years growing herbs and researching their uses. Ms. Byers wrote Natural Beauty Basics because she saw the need for a guide to homemade natural body care products that are effective, economical, and allergen-free, and that emphasize a natural, healthy lifestyle.

Natural Beauty Basics
Taste Life! The Organic Choice

Patrick M. Byrne, PhD, received his undergraduate degree in Asian studies and philosophy from Dartmouth College, a certification from Beijing Teachers University, his master's degree from Cambridge University, and his doctorate in philosophy from Stanford University. He has served as a visiting lecturer at both Dartmouth and the Beijing Normal University. Dr. Byrne is currently Chief Executive Officer of Overstock.com, a successful internet site. He travels extensively throughout the world.

Tao Te Ching

Henry H. Calero has been an expert on communications and negotiations for over thirty years. He is an independent scholar of nonverbal communication; consultant and writer for professional, academic and technical publications; and a trainer of executives and sales professionals for dozens of Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Calero is the former president of C-M Associates, a world-renowned business strategy and leadership development consulting firm. He is also the author and coauthor of a number of books on management, negotiations, and communications, including the classic bestsellers How to Read a Person Like a Book and The Power of Non-Verbal Communication. He currently resides on the San Francisco Bay in Redwood Shores, California.

How to Read a Poker Player Like a Book

The New Art of Negotiating

Marie Caratozzolo is a graduate of John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, where she earned her BA in English, as well as a secondary teaching certificate. A wife and mother of two, Marie has been a book editor for more than seventeen years. She is currently Senior Editor at Square One Publishers.

Kitchen Quickies

Susan Cavaciuti graduated from the College of Art and Design in Portsmouth, England. She wrote Someone Hurt Me from her personal experience as an abuse victim. Ms. Cavaciuti currently serves as a consultant in Creative Arts for Health at the Community Support Day Program in Holyoke, Massachusetts. She provides therapeutic, creative, and vocational support to children and adults with mental health disorders and physical disabilities.

Someone Hurt Me

Leslie Cerier is a gourmet organic caterer, cooking instructor, and nutritional expert. She is the author of The Quick and Easy Organic Gourmet and coauthor of Sea Vegetable Celebrations. Ms. Cerier has published dozens of articles over the past fifteen years focusing on such topics as vegetarian cooking, nutrition, organic gardening, and natural living.

Going Wild in the Kitchen

Taste Life! Organic Recipes

Berhard Chan, MD, received his medical degree from the University of London in England. He was a member of the scientific staff of the British Medical Research Council and an Elmore Scholar at Darwin College, University of Cambridge. Later, he became Chief Resident in Hematology at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, and Chairman for Medical Affairs of the Canadian Cancer Society. He is currently the Director of the International Medical Centre of the University Hospital in Macau.

The Yin and Yang of Cancer

Michael Chaplan is an adventurer, naturalist, and urban treasure hunter. He received a master's degree in anthropology from Long Island University and a master's degree in public health from Columbia University. While maintaining a successful professional career in public health, the author has pursued his interest in treasure hunting for over twenty years, traveling both here and abroad. He has recovered thousands of old coins, hidden caches, museum-quality relics, Indian artifacts, and valuable collectibles. Michael Chaplan's "how-to" articles have appeared in numerous national treasure-trade magazines. He currently lives in the Greater New York metropolitan area.

The Urban Treasure Hunter

Vicki Chelf is an experienced natural foods cooking instructor, an accomplished artist, and an internationally recognized food writer. She has also served as head chef at a top natural foods restaurant. Ms. Chelf has written six cookbooks, including The Arrowhead Mills Cookbook and Cooking for Life.

Vicki's Vegan Kitchen

Lim Li Ching works as a researcher for both the biosafety program at the Third World Network and the Institute of Science in Society. She is also the deputy editor of the magazine Science in Society.

GMO Free

Helene Ciaravino received her bachelor of arts in English and master of arts in literature from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. After completing her education, she worked as a book editor and continued cultivating her passion for creative writing. She has written and studied poetry for over a decade. Ms. Ciaravino is also the author of How to Pray.

How To Pray

How To Publish Your Poetry

Robynn Clairday received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University. Her husband, Matt Clairday, received his degree from Lamar University. Robynn is a professional writer, having authored over ten published books. Matt is a computer consultant. One of their passions is the collection of World War II postcards. This book is a reflection of their mutual pursuit.

Postcards from World War II

Jay S. Cohen, MD, is an associate professor of family and preventive medicine at the University of California, San Diego. He has published numerous research articles, as well as articles in Newsweek, Life Extension magazine, and Bottom Line Health, and is also the author of Over Dose: The Case Against the Drug Companies. Dr. Cohen and his family live in Del Mar, California.

The Magnesium Solution for Migraine Headaches
The Magnesium Solution for High Blood Pressure
Natural Alternatives to Lipitor, Zocor & Other Statin Drugs
What You Must Know About Statin Drugs & Their Natural Alternatives

Robert Cohen, editor.

Food for Thought
God's Nutritionist

Grant Cooper, MD, received his bachelor's degree in psychology from Princeton University, and his medical degree from the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Cooper is now a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor specializing in spine and musculoskeletal medicine. The author of numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles and medical texts, he became interested in smoking cessation when his uncle struggled to kick the habit, and finally achieved his goal of living tobacco-free.

Never Smoke Again

George Cowan, Jr., MD, is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Tennessee Medical School. He has been President of the American College of Nutrition, and Director for the Masters' Course of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery

Larry P. Credit received his Doctorate in Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University in Los Angeles, California. He is a graduate of the New England School of Acupuncture and holds a Master of Science in Health Management from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and a Bachelor of Science in Sport, Fitness, and Leisure Studies from Salem State College in Salem, Massachusetts. He also holds a diploma in acupuncture, a license in physical therapy, and certification in personal training and aquatic therapy. He is a professor in the Exercise and Sports Science Department of Fitchburg State College, and is also the author of three books on complementary medicine. Over the past twenty years, Dr. Credit has created and developed alternative medicine, fitness, and allied health programs for hospitals, colleges, and corporations. He is an experienced spokesperson on alternative medicine and has made numerous appearances on radio and television. He is a consultant for individuals confronting health and lifestyle changes.

Your Guide to Alternative Medicine

John Croft is a marine scientist, health-product researcher, and lifelong lover of the sea. He has served as Research Director/Consultant of McFarlane Laboratories/Healtheries of New Zealand for the past thirty-one years. John is also the author of Relief From Arthritis: The Natural Way and Nutrients for Health: The New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel.

Health from the Seas

William G. Crook, MD, received his medical education at the University of Virginia, the Pennsylvania Hospital, Vanderbilt, and Johns Hopkins. He is an Emeritus Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics; the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology; and the American Academy of Environmental Medicine. He is also a member of the American Medical Association, and the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Crook is the author of over a dozen books and numerous articles in medical and lay literature. This book is one of a series that deals with the relationship of yeast to many puzzling health disorders.

The Yeast Connection and Women's Health
The Yeast Connection Cookbook
The Yeast Connection Handbook
Yeast Connection Success Stories
Tired--So Tired! and the Yeast Connection
Help for the Hyperactive Child

Elizabeth Crook is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and Tennessee State University. The daughter of Dr. William G. Crook, she has spent her career helping people and organizations "take charge" and create positive futures for themselves. Currently, she works on behalf of women's health issues as a consultant to physicians, nurse practitioners, nutritionists, and other health-care professionals.

The Yeast Connection and Women's Health

Ed Crowell is a career journalist who has written and edited for daily newspapers in Florida and Texas for more than thirty years. A graduate of the University of Florida, he currently lives in Austin, Texas, where he is a features editor of the Austin American-Statesman.

Barefoot Pirate

Mrs. Sophie Cubbison graduated Cal Polytechnical State University in 1912. Initially, she earned enough money baking products at home to put herself through school. In 1916, she and her new husband, Harry, opened a successful bakery in Los Angeles. As their business flourished, Sophie Cubbison created new products such as melba toast, dressings, and breads. She then went on to invent the first packaged stuffing, which still bears her name. For over forty years, the author was active as a business consultant, food writer, and popular television guest. Today, her legacy continues in the form of one of America's premier food companies, Mrs. Cubbison's Foods, Inc.

Mrs. Cubbison's Best Stuffing Cookbook

Brent Davis, DC, has practiced integrative holistic medicine for over twenty years and is internationally recognized for his research and education in herbal therapy. The president and founder of Phytotherapy Research Laboratories, Dr. Davis has performed extensive field research on identifying and preserving medicinal herbs in their native habitats. He has also published numerous articles on the use of herbs in holistic medical practice.

Healing Herb

Carolyn Dean, MD, received her medical degree from Dalhousie Medical School in Nova Scotia, and her degree in naturopathic medicine from the Ontario Naturopathic College. Since 1979, she has practiced integrative medicine using a variety of modalities including acupuncture, nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, acupuncture, and prescription drugs. Dr. Dean is the author of more than a dozen books on health.

The Yeast Connection and Women's Health

Lucille Deith is a retired librarian who now pursues her love of gardening, photography, and raising butterflies. As a Christian educator, she presents biblical science lessons in Christian schools using the story of a butterfly. Mrs. Deith and her husband reside in central Florida.

Butterfly

Bob DeMatteis is the inventor-marketer of twenty U.S. patents that have been licensed and successfully commercialized. He is the founder of the From Patent to Profit¨ and the Patents in Commerceª training series, two programs designed to assist fellow inventors. He is also a Certified Seminar Leader¨ and an advisor to several small company development organizations. Mr. DeMatteis has written several books in the area of invention, including the bestseller From Patent to Profit.

From Patent to Profit
The Patent Writer

Marie Demers, PhD, has worked as a health researcher for the past twenty-five years. An epidemiologist, she has been involved mainly in primary care research, where many health problems are clearly preventable through the adoption of healthier lifestyle habits. Her background in psychology, biology, and anthropology has taught her that environment plays a key role in developing these habits.

Walk for Your Life!

Peter Desberg, PhD, received his doctorate from the University of Southern California. He is a professor of psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and also a licensed clinical psychologist.For over twenty-five years, he has conducted seminars and workshops on controlling stage fright for business people, students, performers, athletes, job applicants, and others. Dr. Desberg is the author of sixteen published books and numerous articles. He and his family currently reside in the Los Angeles area.

Speaking Scared, Sounding Good

John Diamond, MD, is a pioneering figure in the field of holistic and alternative medicine, and a past president of the International Academy of Preventive Medicine. Dr. Diamond's remarkable body of work--a blend of over forty-five years of research and clinical practice--embraces a wide range of disciplines, including conventional and complementary medicine, psychiatry, the humanities, holism, applied kinesiology, acupuncture theory, spirituality, and the arts (especially music) to help people overcome their problems. He concentrates on the totality of the sufferer--the interrelatedness and interdependence of the inseparable triune of body, mind, and spirit. He is also the best-selling author of over twenty books.

The Diamond Color Meditation
Facets of a Diamond
The Healer
The Healing Power of Blake
Holism and Beyond
Music and Song, Mother and Love
The Veneration of Life
The Way of the Pulse

Jennifer Dirks has covered personal finance and real estate issues as a staff reporter at The Seattle Times, The Columbian (named "Best in Business" for reporting in 1999), and the Vancouver Business Journal; and as a stringer for Office.com, The Oregonian, Emerging Business magazine, and several in-flight magazines. In 2001, she won the U.S. Small Business Administration's Oregon "Journalist of the Year" award, as well as the national "Journalist of the Year" award. Combined, these news avenues reach nearly 6 million people.

IRA Wealth

Milenka "Mina" Dobic, PhD, was born, raised, and educated in the former Yugoslavia. She became a professor of Linguistics and World Literature, and later Director of Art and Education for several major national radio stations. In former Yugoslavia, she was honored with the highest award given in journalism, The Truth, equivalent to the Pulitzer Prize.

In 1987, Mina and her family came to the United States to study macrobiotics at the Kushi Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. While there, she went on to become a teacher and counselor. In 1990, Mina moved to California, established her own macrobiotic educational center, and organized the first macrobiotic support group for cancer survivors in Hollywood. Vogue magazine called Mina Dobic "L.A.'s most expert macrobiotic health consultant." An internationally acclaimed macrobiotic counselor, Mina lectures throughout North America and Europe, inspiring others with her wisdom, love, and compassion.

My Beautiful Life

Micky Dolenz Before Micky Dolenz ever made the pop charts, he was already famous as child actor "Micky Braddock" in the late '50s NBC-TV show "Circus Boy." Bitten by the rock 'n roll bug in his late teens, Dolenz had already played guitar in a number of bands before being chosen in 1966 to star alonside Davy Jones, Peter Tork, and Mike Nesmith in a TV show called "The Monkees." Within only a few weeks, Dolenz and his bandmates quickly rocketed to worldwide fame as both TV and recording stars-their millions of fans even included The Beatles.

Following the breakup of the group in 1969, Micky continued to work as an actor, director, producer, and performer. After spending nearly a decade in London producing and directing a number of theatre and TV projects, Dolenz took part in a Monkees reunion tour in 1986. Since then, he has starred on Broadway in Elton John's Aida; has written his autobiography and children's books; has been a morning radio DJ for WCBS-FM in New York; and has continued to tour throughout the world (either with The Monkees or without). Micky lives with his wife, Donna, in California.

Micky Dolenz' Rock 'n Rollin' Trivia

Glenn Doman received his degree in physical therapy from the University of Pennsylvania in 1940. From that point on, he began pioneering the field of child brain development. In 1955, he founded The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. By the early 1960s, The Institutes' world-renowned work with brain-injured children had led to vital discoveries regarding the growth and development of well children. The author has lived with, studied, and worked with children in more than one hundred nations, ranging from the most civilized to the most primitive. Doman is also the international best-selling author of six books, all part of the Gentle Revolution Series, including How To Teach Your Baby To Read, How To Teach Your Baby Math, How To Give Your Baby Encyclopedic Knowledge, How To Teach Your Baby To Be Physically Superb, and How To Multiply Your Baby's Intelligence.

Nose Is Not Toes

Janet Doman is the director of The Institutes and Glenn's daughter. She grew up at The Institutes and was actively involved with helping brain-injured children by the time she was nine years old. After completing her studies at the University of Pennsylvania, Janet devoted herself to teaching "the best parents in the world," helping them to discover the vast potential of their babies and their own potential as teachers.

Enough, Inigo, Enough

Douglas Doman is Vice President of The Institutes and Glenn's son. His early years working at The Institutes were spent creating the School for Human Development for brain-injured young adults. He worked closely with Bruce Hagy to create the world's first Human Development Course, a circuit using physical activities that promote neurological organization and development.

How To Teach Your Baby To Be Physically Superb
How to Give Your Baby Encyclopedic Knowledge
How to Multiply Your Baby's Intelligence
How to Teach Your Baby to Read
How to Teach Your Baby to Swim
How to Teach Your Baby Math
How Smart Is Your Baby?
What to Do About Your Brain-injured Child

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is the world famous creator and author of the Sherlock Holmes stories. Having obtained a medical degree in 1881, Doyle practiced medicine for the next twenty years. Intertwined with his practice was his career as a writer--gaining him fame and fortune--and as an investigator of social injustice. In 1916, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle became intrigued with the psychic phenomena being explored in the spiritual movement of that time. For the remainder of his life, Doyle was a devout spiritualist, traveling throughout the world and lecturing to thousands of people on the topic.

The New Revelation

Ruth A. Drayer has pursued the study of numerology for over thirty years, and has taught thousands of others her intuitive method of reading numbers. Through her private practice, she counsels clients from all over the world. A highly sought-after public speaker, Ms. Drayer has served as a facilitator at conferences and workshops on this subject throughout North America. She has also appeared as a guest-expert on numerous television and radio shows. A world traveler, artist, and mother of four, Ms. Drayer makes her home in southern New Mexico.

Numerology

Fred Engh has been involved in youth sports for over thirty years--as a coach, athletic director, and sports educator. In 1971, he became the National Director of youth sports for the Athletic Institute in Chicago. While at the Institute, he was promoted to Executive Director. In 1981, Fred founded a national program dedicated to the training and certification of volunteer coaches--a program that has now trained over one million coaches. This group has evolved into the National Alliance for Youth Sports, a nonprofit organization that works to provide safe and fun sports for America's youth. As the president of the Alliance, Fred Engh has been a featured speaker in over 200 cities throughout the world. He has also appeared on CNN and on numerous television shows including Dateline NBC and 20/20. Currently, Fred resides in West Palm Beach, Florida, with his wife, Michaele.

Why Johnny Hates Sports

Wendy Esko has studied and taught macrobiotic cooking for over thirty years. She is the author and coauthor of a number of best-selling cookbooks, including Macrobiotic Cooking for Everyone and The Changing Seasons Macrobiotic Cookbook. She has also taught and lectured at the Kushi Institute in Massachusetts.

Introducing Macrobiotic Cooking

Carol Luers Eyman received a bachelor's degree from Kirkland College and both a master's degree in education and a certificate in technical communication from the University of Massachusetts. Her company, Eyman Publications, has provided newsletter consulting, editing, production, and training to corporations and nonprofit groups. Ms. Eyman has received awards for both her writing and her newsletters. She is the outreach and community services coordinator at the Nashua Public Library in New Hampshire, where she handles the library's marketing, public relations, and publications, including online and print newsletters.

How To Publish Your Newsletter

John M. Fink had been an actor for fourteen years when he lost his young daughter to cancer. Since then, he has been deeply interested in alternative and adjunctive care. He has been active as a board member of the International Association of Cancer Victors and Friends, both nationally and in the Santa Barbara Chapter. He has also been on the Board of the National Health Federation, and has served as a member of the Advisory Panel for the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment's (OTA) study, Unconventional Cancer Treatments. He resides in southern California with his wife.

Third Opinion

Joe Franklin began his remarkable show biz career as a New York talk-and- variety show host in 1951. His show's format set the standard for many other shows of this type that followed. His guest list reads like a who's who of celeb royalty: Rudy Vallee, George Jessel, Otto Preminger, Ronald Reagan, Barbra Streisand, Joan Rivers, Bette Midler, Liza Minnelli, Flip Wilson, Bill Cosby, the Jackson Five--and that's just for starters. Joe holds the Guinness Book of World Records for hosting the most TV shows--31,015 in all. Although Joe's TV show ended in 1988, currently, he can be heard nationally on Bloomberg Radio as a regular commentator. In addition, Joe Franklin's Memory Lane theme restaurant, located in the Broadway district of Manhattan, has opened to rave reviews.

Joe Franklin's Great Entertainment Trivia Game

Louis R. Franzini, PhD, received his PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a professor of psychology at San Diego State University in California, where he has taught for over twenty-five years. For over ten years, he has focused his attention on humor research. Dr. Franzini has carefully observed stand-up comedians, has been a standup comedian, and has served as the past president of Laughmasters and Toastmasters International Club. He is the author of two books and numerous articles, and has appeared on numerous radio and television shows throughout North America.

Kids Who Laugh

Alan R. Gaby, MD, an expert in nutritional therapies, is past-President of the American Holistic Medical Association and Editor of Healthnotes newsletter.

Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness

Julie Gerber is a Licensed Nutrition Counselor with a master's degree in education from the University of Maine at Orono. A vegetarian since her college days, Julie, along with husband Richie, ran an organic farm in Maine, and created the Bread of Life health food store, which eventually merged with Whole Foods Market. Julie is now Vice President of Marketing and Education for BeeCeuticals Organics. an expert in nutritional therapies, is past-President of the American Holistic Medical Association and Editor of Healthnotes newsletter.

Health from the Hive

Richie Gerber is a Licensed Nutrition Counselor who spent many years studying and practicing organic farming, environmentalism, and energy conservation. In addition to working alongside Julie on their organic farm and in the health food business, Richie hosted The Natural Grocer Radio Show, which was the leading health talk radio show for ten years. He is the founder and president of BeeCeuticals Organics.

Health from the Hive

Andy Gibbs is the founder and CEO of PatentCafe.com, the Internet's largest intellectual property network. During the past twenty-five years, his business experiences have ranged from being a VP of a Fortune 500 company to founding seven manufacturing and professional service companies. He is also the developer and patent-holder of nearly a dozen patents. Mr. Gibbs is the author of over 100 articles on patents and intellectual property, and the coauthor of Essentials of Patents.

The Patent Writer

Dr. Mary Lelia (Leah) Gilbert-Henderson received her PhD from the University of Tennessee in Nutrition Science. After completing her degree, she worked as a post-doctoral fellow for Michigan State University on the Nutrition Support Service Team at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids Michigan. In 1980, she took a second post-doctoral fellowship at IUPUI in Indianapolis, Indiana. There she performed research on insulin and glucagon metabolism. After moving to Tallahassee, Florida, Leah became a full-time clinical dietitian at Tandem Health Care of Tallahassee, a subacute hospital and long-term care facility. She has taught nutrition and metabolism courses at Florida A&M University and Florida State University, and has been president of the Tallahassee Dietetic Association.

Soft Foods for Easier Eating Cookbook

Larry Glanz is a relationships expert. He has spent over twenty years studying and analyzing mating customs in the United States. Based on this work, he has developed effective relationship strategies and techniques. He is the coauthor of How to Start a Romantic Encounter.

Guy Gets Girl, Girl Gets Guy

Dwight Goddard was a pioneer in the American Zen Buddhist movement. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1861. After graduating from college as an industrial engineer, he made his fortune in service to the United States Government during World War I. Greatly disillusioned by the brutality of war, Goddard became a missionary for the American Board. He was sent first to China, and later to Japan, where he lived in and studied at a Zen Buddhist monastery outside Kyoto for nearly one year. In 1924, having moved back to the States, he began writing books on Buddhism. By the time of his death in 1939, he had authored and edited nine titles, among them, The Buddhist Bible, the book credited with influencing the views of Jack Kerouac, iconic Beat Generation author.

The Buddha's Golden Path

Jeffrey Goettemoeller is a lifelong gardener. He has been featured in Back in Thyme magazine, quoted in Organic Gardening, and a guest on more than twenty-five television and radio shows. He is an enthusiastic participant in a Stevia cultivation research project.

Recetas Dulces con Stevia
Stevia Sweet Recipes

Laura Gold is one of the most prominent poster dealers in New York. She is a founding member of the International Vintage Poster Dealers Association, and currently sits on its Board of Directors. Laura has been the Director of Park South Gallery at Carnegie Hall since 1965. She has specialized in the subject of women in posters from the turn of the century.

First Ladies of the Poster

Nikki and David Goldbeck have been writing about consumer issues, health, and nutrition since 1972. They are the best-selling authors of six books, including American Wholefoods Cuisine and Healthy Highways. Nikki Goldbeck is a practicing nutritionist and food educator who holds workshops for people with heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity. The Goldbecks currently live in upstate New York.

Enemy of the Steak

Linda Goldberg, RN, CCE, is a graduate of the Helene Fuld School of Nursing at West Jersey Hospital. She has taught childbirth classes since 1977 and served as Director of Instructor Training and Certification for the Childbirth Education Association (CEA) of Jacksonville, Florida. Since 1985, Linda has been teaching childbirth education for an out-of-hospital birth center in Orlando. She also teaches private classes, plus works as a staff RN at a local hospital.

Pea in a Pod

Merle Cantor Goldberg, LCSW, received a diplomate in clinical social work from the University of Maryland, and has specialized in treating eating disorders for over thirty-five years. Over this period, she has served as a training leader for the International Association of Eating Disorders. Currently the Executive Director of Associates in Psychotherapy, she has appeared on many radio and television shows and is a highly sought-after lecturer. Ms. Goldberg's articles have been published in numerous newspapers and magazines, and she is the co-author of Weight Loss Surgery, My Thin Excuse, and The Human Circle.

My Thin Excuse
Weight Loss Surgery

Sylvia Goldfarb, PhD, a writer specializing in medical topics, has written articles for numerous magazines, including Focus, Natural Body and Fitness, and Today's O.R. Nurse. She is also the author of two books, including Allergy Relief.

Relieving Pain Naturally

James P. Gray received his undergraduate degree from UCLA in 1966, and his law degree from USC in 1971. Between college and law school he served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Costa Rica. After graduation, Judge Gray was a staff judge advocate and criminal defense attorney in the US Navy JAG Corps. Later experience included several years as a federal prosecutor in the United States Attorney's Office in Los Angeles, and private practice in civil litigation. The author has been a trial court judge in Orange County, California, since 1983, and has received numerous awards for his legal and civic activities.

Wearing the Robe

Gabriel Grayson can hear, but he was born to parents who were both totally deaf, and his first means of trained communication was sign language. The inspirational story of his childhood was first the subject of a published article, and then the basis for a moving ABC made-for-television movie. Professor Grayson is the chairperson of the Department of Sign Language at New School University in New York City. In addition, he is a principal court-appointed sign language interpreter for the NYC judicial system. As such, he has been involved in over 1,000 criminal cases as an advocate and interpreter. Gabriel Grayson also conducts sign language tours at the American Museum of Natural History.

Talking With Your Hands, Listening With Your Eyes

General Thomas E. Griess (USA Ret.) began his military career in 1943, serving in the Pacific during World War II, and saw further action in the Korean War. He received his master's degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois, and his PhD in history from Duke University. General Griess joined the faculty of the U.S.M.A. at West Point in 1956, and from 1969 to his retirement in 1981, served as the first head of the Department of History.

The American Civil War Text & Atlas
The Great War
The Wars of Napoleon
World War II: Asia and the Pacific
World War II: Europe and the Mediterranean

Robert M. Grippo grew up on Long Island, New York, and spent twenty years in the credit card industry. His earliest childhood memories include watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and enjoying the classic film Miracle on 34th Street. This led to a lifelong avocation as a Macy's historian, and even to a brief stint as a Macy's balloonist. Now retired, Robert is a full-time writer whose works include Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Macy*s

Alex Guerrero received his degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from SAMRA University in Los Angeles, California. After working in China, the doctor opened a successful practice, which centers on sports injury, rehabilitation, performance enhancement, muscle testing, and balancing. A partial list of his clients include Ty Law, Karim Abdul Jabbar, Steve Young, and Kenny Norton, Jr. He is also a consultant for numerous collegiate teams, including USC, USLA, Stanford University, and Washington University. In addition, Dr. Guerrero is a highly popular speaker and a frequent guest on numerous television and radio shows.

In Balance for Life

Bruce Hagy is the former director of The Institutes for the Achievement of Physical Excellence. He joined The Institutes' staff in 1974 and his background in health and physical education quickly led him to become involved with the physical challenges posed by both well and hurt children.

How to Multiply Your Baby's Intelligence

Georges M. Halpern, MD, PhD, attended medical school at the University of Paris, France. He subsequently received a PhD from the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Paris XI--Chatenay Malabry. A Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology, Dr. Halpern is board certified in internal medicine and allergy, and is Professor Emeritus of Medicine at the University of California--Davis. He is also a Distinguished Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The author resides in Portola Valley, California.

The Inflammation Revolution
Ulcer Free
Zinc-Carnosine
Healing Mushrooms
The Yin and Yang of Cancer

Mark Hanna, upon meeting Michio Kushi and Herman and Cornelia Aihara in 1977, was inspired to begin his education in macrobiotics. He started his studies at the Kushi Institute in Boston, Massachussets in 1978. Over the next twenty years, he traveled to study houses, summer conferences, and seminars throughout North America. Through his travels, he began cooking at macrobiotic centers, yoga retreats, Buddhist retreats, natural food cafŽs, and restaurants. He developed a creative approach to the normally austere macrobiotic cuisine. As his reputation grew as an events chef, he was hired to do several large-scale meetings in Europe. Since then he has traveled extensively throughout the world cooking for both small and large formal affairs. In addition to his love of cooking, he has also pursued his passion for painting.

Greens & Grains on the Deep Blue Sea Cookbook

Edwin Haronian, MD, received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He then served his residency at the State of New York Sciences Center in Brooklyn, New York, one of the nation's busiest trauma centers. While there, Dr. Haronian participated in groundbreaking research that helped introduce new techniques for placing spinal implants. He was later selected as a fellow in spinal surgery at the internationally renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Inglewood, California. While serving his fellowship, he was involved in determining the most innovative and advanced options to treat spinal conditions and disorders. Today, Dr. Haronian heads one of the fast-growing orthopedic practices in the Los Angeles area, with offices in Encino, Pomona, and Sherman Oaks.

Back Surgery: Is it Right for You?

James A. Harris, MD, is a facial plastic surgeon in Denver whose practice is limited exclusively to follicular unit hair transplantation. Dr. Harris graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1989 and completed his residency in Otolaryngology / Head and Neck surgery in 1994. He is currently Clinical Instructor of Hair Transplantation at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Department of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery, in Denver. Dr. Harris is a Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology, the American Academy of Otolaryngology, and is a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.

The Hair Replacement Revolution

Sharon G. Hartunian received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, and her Master of Science in Social Work from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor. Ms. Hartunian has over twenty years of clinical, supervisory, and teaching experience in social work and substance abuse.

Your Guide to Alternative Medicine

Breck Hawk has over 30 years experience as a midwife, doula, prenatal instructor, and Registered Nurse specializing in Maternity and Neonatal Intensive Care. In Canada she assisted in over 250 homebirths as a direct entry midwife, founded the Alberta chapter of the Association for Childbirth at Home International (ACHI), and served as President and prenatal instructor. She lectured, organized community fundraisers and lobbied the local governments to relax homebirthing laws.

In the United States Breck worked for ten years as an RN at Sacred Heart Community Hospital in Eugene, Oregon. She nursed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III) where she cared for premature babies for five years. And later in San Francisco she established her own successful doula practice. Breck is currently a Neonatal Intensive Care nurse in San Diego, California.

Hey! Who's Having This Baby Anyway?

Kamyar M. Hedayat, MD, was born in Detroit into a medical household that combined the best of Western and Eastern healing traditions, including aromatherapy, herbals, seasonal eating, and energy medicine. Dr. Hedayat obtained his medical degree at Michigan's Wayne State University, which included instruction with Dr. Andrew Weil in integrative medicine. He completed his pediatric training in Michigan and received a fellowship in pediatric critical care at Stanford University. Dr. Hedayat is an international speaker and expert in medical aromatherapy. He maintains a practice in holistic medicine at South Coast Medical Center in Irvine, California, where he sees both children and adults.

Natural Cold & Flu Remedies for Your Child

Ursula Hermacinski was named "goddess of the gavel" by Food & Wine Magazine when she captured its prestigious Golden Grape Award for "perfecting the art of auctioneering." Her career began in 1984 at Christie's in New York. In 1992, Ms. Hermacinski became the first woman auctioneer at the world-famous Napa Valley Wine Auction, and has since headed many charity auctions across the country. Ms. Hermacinski established Christie's New York wine department along with the fine wine retailer Zachys in 1994. She went out on her own in 1998 and began pioneering interest in online wine auctions. Currently, Ms. Hermacinski takes the rostrum at numerous national and international wine auctions. She is a highly sought-after lecturer. Ms. Hermacinski has been profiled on CNN's Marketplace and is a frequent guest on radio shows dealing with wine and its investment potential. The author currently lives and plays in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

The Wine Lover's Guide to Auctions

How to Maximize Your Child's Learning Ability

Mae-Wan Ho, PhD, is co-founder and director of the Institute of Science in Society, editor of the magazine Science in Society, Science Advisor to the Third World Network, and on the Roster of Experts for the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. Her career spans more than thirty years of research and teaching in biochemistry, evolution, molecular genetics, and biophysics. She has also written more than 200 works, including ten books.

GMO Free

Unraveling AIDS

Abram Hoffer, MD, Phd, is a founding father of orthomolecular medicine. For over forty-five years, Dr. Hoffer has established links between malnutrition and mental illness, and used nutritional therapy as a replacement for drugs in the treatment of disease. He has authored over 500 medical articles and many books.

Smart Nutrients

Robert C. Hoffman is a professional antiques dealer specializing in vintage posters. For over thirty-five years, he has amassed fascinating images of Santa Claus. Numerous pieces from his beautiful collection have appeared on television and been featured in antique expositions and exhibits throughout the northeast region. Mr. Hoffman frequently lectures on the topic of Santa. He and his wife reside in the Albany area of New York.

Postcards from Santa Claus

Ernest S. Holmes was born in 1887 on a farm near Lincoln, Maine. In 1919, Holmes published his first book, Creative Mind. In 1926, he published his seminal work, The Science of Mind. In the following year, he founded the Institute of Religious Science and School of Philosophy and its monthly magazine Science of Mind. As his lecture series continued to grow in popularity and his ideas took root, more and more Religious Science ministries were established throughout the country. In 1953, the Institute was renamed the Church of Religious Science and Philosophy--later to become the United Church of Religious Science, with member churches throughout the world.

Creative Mind

Hans Holzer, PhD, is a world-renowned parapsychologist and the author of over 119 books. Dr. Holzer studied at Columbia University and the University of Vienna, and received his doctorate from the London College of Applied Science. He taught parapsychology for eight years at the New York Institute of Technology, and has headed the Center for Paranormal Studies, Inc. Dr. Holzer has been a writer/producer of televisionand film documentaries, and is a highly sought-after lecturer. He is a long-time resident of New York City.

Hypnosis

Bernice Hunt, MS, starting as a writing major at the University of Wisconsin, went on to publish more than 70 books and numerous magazine articles. In mid-life she became an editor, then earned a dual master's degree in mental health counseling and gerontology at Long Island University. When she and her husband, writer Morton Hunt, began to think about retiring to a continuing care community, they naturally looked to books for the information they needed. To their surprise, there were none. They proceeded by trial and error, learning as they went. This book is a detailed step-by-step guide for the about-to-be-retired, filled with information unavailable elsewhere.

Where Should I Live When I Retire?

Great Natural Breads Made Easy

Helen Irlen is an internationally recognized educator, researcher, therapist, scholar, and expert in the area of visual perceptual problems. She is a graduate of Cornell University. Ms. Irlen has been in the field of education for the past thirty years. Her background includes fifteen years as a school psychologist and thirty years as a child and family therapist. She has been an educational therapist, founder and Director of the Adult Learning Disabilities Program, assistant professor of Adult Learning Disabilities at California State University/Long Beach, instructor in psychology at Cornell University, and research assistant at Cornell.

While working with adults with learning disabilities, Helen Irlen made a startling discovery that resulted in a marked improvement in her students' reading ability. For the next five years, Ms. Irlen refined her discovery, developed diagnostic testing instruments, and patented a set of colored filters. Today, there are over 80 affiliated Irlen Clinics worldwide, and over 7,000 educators have been trained in the Irlen Method.

The Irlen Method has been the subject of segments on 60 Minutes, Good Morning America, The Home Show, 60 Minutes Australia, ABC Worldwide News with Peter Jennings, NBC News, a BBC special, and numerous TV shows around the world. Irlen is also the best-selling author of Reading by the Colors.

The Irlen Revolution

Paul G. Irwin is the president and chief executive officer of The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). The author also serves as president of the World Society for the Protection of Animals headquartered in London, England, EarthVoice, the Center for Respect of Life and the Environment, the International Center for Earth Concerns, and Humane Society International.

Losing Paradise

Josef Issels, MD, studied in Freiburg, Bonn, Munich, Vienna, Dusseldorf, and Wurzburg. In 1951, he established the first European hospital for "incurable" cancer patients. Biographer Gordon Thomas captured the mythic proportion of his life and medicine in Issels: The Biography of a Doctor. Dr. Issels lived from 1907 to 1998. His work is continued by the Issels Foundation, which is headed by his wife and forty-year collaborator, Ilse Marie Issels.

Cancer: A Second Opinion

Barbara and Leonard Jacobs have studied culinary arts for over two decades, with an emphasis on natural vegetarian-based meals. They have managed restaurants, studied cooking with master chefs, and taught cooking to hundreds of students. Barbara Jacobs is involved in fine arts and design, and since 1983 has worked as an architectural color consultant in her own company. Leonard Jacobs is now the audio publisher of Shambhala Publications.

Cooking With Seitan

G.N. Jacobs is a filmmaker, with features, shorts, and documentaries to his credit. He is also a general reporter; the author of a novel, Blood & Ink; and the author of a collection of short stories. Jacobs lives in Los Angeles, California, and is currently mining subject material for his next book.

Suicide by Sugar

David E. Jones received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina, and his master's and doctorate in anthropology from the University of Oklahoma. As a field anthropologist, Dr. Jones has spent decades studying the folklore of native people throughout the world. Currently, he is a full professor of anthropology at the University of Central Florida. In addition, he is the author of seven books, including Women Warriors, An Instinct for Dragons, and Visions of Time. Dr. Jones and his family reside in the Orlando, Florida area.

Evil in Our Midst

Marjorie Hurt Jones received her BS in biology from Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois, and her nursing education at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. She is a member of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, the International Association of Preventive Medicine, the Nutrition for Optimal Health Association, and the Human Ecology Action League. Because of her own sensitivities to wheat and other grains, Marjorie conducted original research on the subject, and helped develop effective allergy-restricted diets.

The Yeast Connection Cookbook

Brian Jud is president of Book Marketing Works, a marketing consultancy firm. Established in 1996, the company's goal is to help independent publishers market their titles more effectively. Brian is an award-winning author, whose titles have included the best-selling Job Search 101. In addition to hosting the television series The Book Authority, he has appeared as a guest on numerous television and radio talk shows and speaks regularly on marketing topics at seminars and workshops throughout North America. Currently, Brian and his family reside in central Connecticut.

How to Make Real Money Selling Books

Lawrence J. Kaplan received his MA and PhD from Columbia University in New York City, and is Professor Emeritus of Economics at John Jay College of Criminal Justice CUNY. An authority in the field of financial management, Dr. Kaplan writes and lectures extensively on the subject of retirement planning.

Retiring Right

Shirley Kawa-Jump received a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Massachusetts, graduating with honors. She wrote her first published article at age eleven, and was hired as a freelance reporter for a weekly newspaper at the age of twelve. Since then, she has gone on to pursue a highly successful career as a freelance writer. During her twenty-plus-year career, Ms. Jump has had over 2,500 articles published, with many of her stories appearing in nationally recognized magazines and newspapers. In addition to being the author of two published books, she is a highly sought after speaker.

How to Publish Your Articles

The Knights of Columbus

James D. Krystosik has been a practicing chiropractic physician for over twenty years. In his pursuit of effective noninvasive treatments for his patients, he has extensively studied natural medicine. Dr. Krystosik is the author of two books and numerous health-related articles. In addition, he is the weekly host of the popular radio show The Other Side of Medicine. Dr. Krystosik is the director of The Country Doctor's Clinic located in Solon, Ohio.

Carbs from Heaven, Carbs from Hell

Michio Kushi is a leading world figure in the macrobiotic movement. His study of macrobiotics began more than fifty years ago under its founder, George Ohsawa. Since that time, Mr. Kushi has gone on to establish the highly respected Kushi Institute in Massachusetts, lectured extensively throughout the world, and authored over twenty books on health, nutrition, and the macrobiotic lifestyle. As a macrobiotic counselor, he has successfully guided thousands to restore their physical, psychological, and spiritual health. Michio Kushi resides in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Macrobiotic Home Remedies

The Do-In Way

Your Body Never Lies

Aveline Kushi is an icon in the area of macrobiotic cooking. She began her study of macrobiotics in 1950 under the guidance of George Ohsawa, the founder of modern-day macrobiotics. Aveline and her husband, Michio Kushi, established a variety of successful macrobiotic enterprises and educational ventures. She is the author of How to Cook With Miso and the author/illustrator of the children's book Lessons of Night and Day.

Introducing Macrobiotic Cooking

Gabriele Kushi is a certified macrobiotic health educator, counselor, and cooking teacher. For more than thirty years, she has helped people from all over the world and all walks of life become healthier and more self-reliant by choosing natural foods and sustainable lifestyles. She has published numerous articles on healing with natural foods, and has spoken about macrobiotics on radio talk shows. She is a member of the Macrobiotic Educators Association and serves on the advisory board of Earth Save International. Gabriele also holds a BFA in photography, and her fine art has been exhibited in Minnesota. She teaches in Germany and the United States.

Embracing Menopause Naturally

George J. Lankevich received his PhD in American History from Columbia University. He taught for over thirty years in the City University of New York, and is now a professor emeritus. Dr. Lankevich is the author of over twenty volumes of history, including American Metropolis: A History of New York City.

Postcards from Times Square
Postcards from Manhattan
Wit and Wisdom of the Talmud

James B. LaValle, RPh, ND has been involved in natural medicine for the past twenty years. Known as America's Pharmacist, he is a nationally recognized figure in the field of natural therapeutics. Dr. LaValle's experience ranges from extensive clinical practice, product design and formulation, and technology development, to author, educator, and media personality. The author maintains a clinical practice at Pro Scan International.

Broccoli's Secret

Nigey Lennon is a professional writer and musician. Her work has appeared in many prominent publications, including the Los Angeles Times, the Village Voice, and Playboy magazine. Ms. Lennon is the author of seven books, and has served as a curriculum advisor and guest lecturer at several universities. Currently, she resides on Long Island, New York.

Homeopathic Cell Salt Remedies

Shari Lieberman, PhD, CNS, FACN, earned her doctorate in Clinical Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from The Union Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio, and her master's degree in Nutrition, Food Science and Dietetics from New York University. A Certified Nutrition Specialist, Dr. Lieberman is the author of four books, including the best-selling Mineral Miracle and The Real Vitamin and Mineral Book.

Glycemic Index Food Guide

Mineral Miracle

Bernice Lifton is a professional writer-editor-researcher. She is a graduate of Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a journalist, her articles have appeared in numerous national magazines, including Parents and This Week. As an editor, she has developed, rewritten, and edited several dozen college textbooks. For the last fifteen years, Ms. Lifton has studied and researched environmentally safe and effective methods of pest control. She and her husband currently live in Pasadena, California.

Bug Busters

Kazimierz Jan Majdansk was born in 1916 in Poland. As a young seminarian, the author was among thousands of Polish clergy imprisoned by the Nazis. After his release in 1945, Majda´nsk was ordained as a priest and dedicated himself to the "civilization of life." In 1975, with help from his good friend Pope John Paul II, then Archbishop Wojtyla, he established the Warsaw-based Institute for Studies on the Family. Majdansk was appointed Archbishop in 1992.

You Shall Be My Witness

Danine Manette received a bachelor's degree in Social Welfare from the University of California at Berkeley, and went on to earn her doctorate from Hastings College of Law in San Francisco, California. She has been a therapist and a juvenile probation officer, and currently works in the specialized field of criminal investigations. A married mother of two, Manette now lives in California.

Ultimate Betrayal

William Y. Marcus, MD, is a retired Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at George Washington University Medical School. Dr. Marcus has over four decades of surgical experience, including twenty years specializing in bariatric surgery. He is founder and leader of a large, self-help obesity surgery-support group, serving hundreds of pre-op and post-op patients throughout the greater Washington, DC area.

Weight Loss Surgery

Dawn Marie is a naturalist who grew up in Chicago, but later moved to the High Mountain Desert of southwestern Oregon, and now resides in the mild rainforest climate of the Pacific Northwest. Wherever the author has lived, she has sought out forest preserves and parks. There, she has foraged for wild plants that she uses to make a variety of foods and beverages, including pure wild wines.

Wild Wines

Emanuel Marritt, MD, received his medical degree from New York University. He is board certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, and is a fellow of both the American and International Societies of Dermatologic Surgery. For over twenty-five years, he has specialized in the field of hair transplantation, working both in medical clinics and as an instructor in medical schools. As an internationally recognized authority in the field, he has lectured to thousands of doctors around the country and around the world. Currently, Dr. Marritt is an associate clinical professor at the University of Colorado Health Science Center. In his capacity as a public advocate, he has appeared on such shows as the Today Show, Dateline NBC, and CBS This Morning.

The Hair Replacement Revolution

Mirande CarnŽvalŽ-Mauzan is the only daughter of poster designer Achille Mauzan. She dedicated herself to collecting and studying his art. The vast collection of Mauzan posters found here was assembled by Ms. CarnŽvalŽ-Mauzan and her husband, Marino CarnŽvalŽ.

The Posters of Mauzan

Andrea McKeown

How to Publish Your Novel

Thomas McKnight is a relationship expert. His columns on meeting the right person have appeared in leading U.S. singles newspapers and magazines over the past fifteen years. He has conducted dozens of relationship workshops throughout the country, and has also appeared on numerous radio and television shows, including Oprah. Robert H. Phillips is a practicing psychologist and the director of the Chronic Conditions Center located in Westbury, New York. He is also the best-selling author of eight books dealing with various chronic health conditions, including Coping With Lupus and Coping With Osteoarthritis.

Love Tactics

Lynn McTaggart, an award-winning investigative journalist, is the creator and publisher of the popular and informative UK newsletter What Doctors Don't Tell You (WDDTY). Like the WDDTY newsletter, The Cancer Handbook advises readers of what doctors themselves are reading in medical journals, and offers alternatives that mainstream medicine has not yet considered.

The Cancer Handbook

Alex Meilichson was born in Venezuela, but later emigrated to Israel with his family. There, he studied sociology and political science at Tel Aviv University. He also studied art and art history at the University of Berlin; in Caracas, Venezuela; and at the Art Students League in New York. The artist says that he has been deeply influenced by both Marc Chagall and Manne Katz.

Bubbie and Zadie Come to My House

Lisa Messinger received her degree in journalism from the University of Southern California. Beginning as a health/nutrition/food reporter, Lisa wrote for a number of prominent news groups, including the Los Angeles Times Syndicate. Today, Lisa is a nationally syndicated columnist and journalist whose columns are distributed through Copley News Service to over 700 newspapers throughout North America. A recipient of several national writing awards, Lisa is also the best-selling author of seven health, nutrition, and food books. As a popular speaker, Lisa lectures on eating disorders around the country and has appeared on numerous television and radio programs.