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John Wiley and Sons, Inc., today announced the publication of Beyond Auto Mode: A Guide to Taking Control of Your Photography (Wiley, 978-1-118-17287-2, March 2013, US $29.99), the definitive guide that equips new and less experienced dSLR users with the knowledge and skills needed to take the next step toward creative control of their photography. Professional photographer and educator, Jennifer Bebb walks readers through every camera setting and mode, and shares the skills necessary to create truly remarkable and memorable images.

A mirror is facing her radiant, creamy skinned face. She gently puts on her red lipstick, bats her most expensive mascara and coifs her tousled hair. As if waiting for her cue, she parades her gleaming legs and struts her way out, hungry for a worthy companion. Holding her breath and stature, she grabs her bag and flaunts her way towards the gentleman in her eye. Cozy in romance, they are seen intimate in each other's arms. A moment later, the handsome man whispered. 'The age difference is not a problem for me," then he smiled. Readers will witness more of these scenes in author Billy-John's Cougar Shame. This is a highly enticing and sensual book that will take the readers to the life of a cougar woman and her irresistible and tantamount desires to find passion, romance and true love.

Author Marilyn Tam was an unwanted, neglected, and abused child in Hong Kong who became an international business success and humanitarian. She not only beat the odds, but reached her goals while staying happy, healthy and at peace with herself. For the first time, she details the path she took to achieve these personal and professional successes in her new book, 'The Happiness Choice: The Five Decisions That Will Take You From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be' (Wiley; Hardcover & ebook; ISBN: 978-1-1184-9316-8).

In One Woman in a Hundred (University of Illinois Press, 2013), author Mary Sue Welsh shares the remarkable biography of harpist Edna Phillips (1907-2003), who joined the Philadelphia Orchestra in 1930. Phillips was not only the Philadelphia Orchestra's first female member, but also the first woman to hold a principal position in any major orchestra in America.

For anyone tired of the dysfunction, vulgarity and narcissism depicted in today's reality-show families, let me introduce you to The Caselli Family (Reata Publishing). Christian values inspire this new fictional series by Ta'Mara Hanscom. Each story offers an epic saga of mystery, adventure, suspense and romance. Beautifully written, The Casellis portray committed love: patient, kind and selfless.

A best-selling author of animal books that explore the invisible connections between people and animals, has written A DOG NAMED LEAF: the Hero from Heaven Who Saved My Life (Lyons Press, 2012).

Allison Michaels is about to begin the adventure she has been planning for most of her life, she knows exactly how it will happen. Armed with a good mind, self confidence and determination she will pursue a career, fall in love, have a beautiful wedding and settle down with the man of her dreams.

The 29th annual celebration of James Joyce's Ulysses will once again follow selected adventures of Joyce's hero, Mr. Leopold Bloom, as he makes his way through his ordinary Dublin day, and back home to his ever-loving Molly.

The 29th annual celebration of James Joyce's Ulysses will once again follow selected adventures of Joyce's hero, Mr. Leopold Bloom, as he makes his way through his ordinary Dublin day, and back home to his ever-loving Molly.