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African American Studies

Winner:
Profiles in Black: Phat Facts for Teens by Marvin A. McMickle 
Judson Press 
ISBN: 978-0-8170-1508-4

Finalist:
City Girl by Iris M. Crenshaw
Booksurge 
978-1419656958
 

Animals/Pets: General
 
Winner:  
World Atlas of Dog Breeds (6th Edition) by Dominique De Vito with Heather Russell Revesz and Stephanie Fornino 
TFH Publications, Inc. 
ISBN: 978-0793806560
 
Finalist: 
Good Parrotkeeping: A Comprehensive Guide to All Things Parrot by Robin Deutsch 
TFH Publications, Inc. 
978-0793806669
 
Finalist: 
Groom Your Dog Like a Professional by Peter Young 
TFH Publications, Inc. 
978-0793806287

Finalist:
High Drive Dogs: A Practical Guide to Living with Energetic and Driven Canines by Tracy Libby 
TFH Publications, Inc. 
978-0793806706
 
Finalist: 
The Happy Adopted Dog by Tammy Gagne 
TFH Publications, Inc. 
978-0793836871

Finalist: 
8 State Hurricane Kate: The Journey and Legacy of a Katrina Cattle Dog by Jenny Pavlovic 
8 State Kate Press 
978-0-578-00777-9

Finalist: 
Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism by Mark Hawthorne 
O Books 
978-1846940910

Animals/Pets: Health 

Winner:  
Speaking for Spot: Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Healthy, Longer Life by Dr. Nancy Kay, DVM 
Trafalgar Square Books 
ISBN: 978-1570764059

Finalist: 
Equine ER: Stories from a Year in the Life of an Equine Veterinary Hospital by Leslie Guttman 
Eclipse Press 
978-1-58150-213-8

Animals/Pets: Novelty

Winner:  
Moments with Baxter: Comfort and Love from the World's Best Therapy Dog by Melissa Joseph 
Sage Press 
ISBN: 978-0-9818813-0-0

Finalist:
Kick Litter: Nine-Step Program for Recovering Litter Addicts by Perre DiCarlo
Chen Design Associates
978-0974658278
 
Finalist: 
Lost Souls: FOUND! Inspirational Stories of Adopted Boston Terriers by Kyla Duffy and Lowrey Mumford 
Happy Tails Books, LLC 
978-0-9824895-0-5
 
Finalist: 
Smart Tricks for Smart Dogs by Mary Ann Nester 
TFH Publications, Inc. 
978-0793806294

Anthologies: Non-Fiction 

Winner:  
Listen to Me: Shared Secrets from WriteGirl by Keren Taylor 
WriteGirl Publications 
ISBN: 978-0-9741251-6-9
 
Finalist: 
Gifts 2: How People with Down Syndrome Enrich the World, edited by Kathryn Lynard Soper 
Woodbine House 
978-1-890627-96-6

Finalist: 
Soul Whispers: Collective Wisdom from Soul Coaches around the World, edited by Sophia Fairchild 
Soul Wings Press 
978-0-615-29042-3

Finalist:
It Happened in School: 50 Stories of Actual Classroom/Athletic Field Happenings Bound to Put A Smile on Your Face by Bob Crosby 
Greenleaf Book Group, LLC 
978-1-934572-15-3

Finalist: 
The Power of the Platform: Speakers on Success, an anthology including Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, Les Brown, Amanda Gore, Dr. Tony Alessandra, Jim Fannin and more. 
TwoBirds, Inc. 
978-09754-5815-0

Art: General 

Winner:  
Art in the White House: A Nation's Pride by William Kloss 
White House Historical Association 
ISBN: 978-1-931917-01-8

Finalist: 
The Spirit of Nashville: The Art & Soul of Music City by Joel Anderson and Angela Patterson 
Anderson Design Group 
978-0-615-15862-4

Finalist: 
The Spirit of Ceramic Design: Cultivating Creativity with Clay by Robert Piepenburg 
Pebble Press, Inc. 
978-0-9628481-7-9

Audio Book: Business 

Winner:
Richardson NanoSalesBooks™ by Linda Richardson 
Richardson 
ISBN: TBA

Audio Book: Fiction, Unabridged 

Winner:
Under the Black Ensign by L. Ron Hubbard
Galaxy Press 
ISBN: 978-1-59212-333-9

Finalist:
Branded Outlaw by L. Ron Hubbard
Galaxy Press
978-1-59212-349-0

Finalist:
If I Were You by L. Ron Hubbard
Galaxy Press
978-1-59212-290-5

Finalist:
The Great Secret by L. Ron Hubbard
Galaxy Press
978-1-59212-249-3

Finalist:
Paraworld Zero by Matthew Peterson
Parallel Worlds LLC
978-0-6519227-3-7

Audio Book: Mystery/Thriller 

Winner:  
Spy Killer by L. Ron Hubbard 
Galaxy Press 
ISBN: 978-1-59212-166-3

Audio Book: Non-Fiction Unabridged 

Winner:
Fly Little Bird, Fly! & Beyond The Orphan Train: The True Story of Oliver Nordmark and America's Orphan Trains by Donna Nordmark Aviles 
Donna Nordmark Aviles, Publisher 
ISBN: 978-1-61584-992-5

Audio Book: Spiritual 

Winner:
Addicted to Hurry: Spiritual Strategies for Slowing Down by Kirk Byron Jones 
Judson Press 
ISBN: 978-0-8170-1547-3

Autobiography/Memoirs 

Winner:  
Forgiving Troy: A True Story of Murder, Mental Illness and Recovery by Thom Bierdz 
Thom Bierdz Inc. 
ISBN: 978-1-615394852

Finalist: 
Finding Josie by Wendy Bilen 
Wisconsin Historical Society Press 
978-0-87020-391-6

Finalist:
The Upside of Fear: How One Man Broke the Cycle of Prison, Poverty and Addiction by Weldon Long 
Greenleaf Book Group 
978-1-60832-000-4
 
Finalist: 
Creating Empty Bottle Moments by Clive Berkman 
Baxter Press 
978-1-888237-71-9

Finalist: 
Face of Faith: Discovering a Different Kind of Makeover by Candy Wood Lindley
Exclaim Publishing 
978-0-9820435-0-9
 
Finalist: 
Gadjo, an Odyssey: The Life and Times of an Outsider In the Circus - Volume 2, A Learning Experience by Jim Bovay 
Three Bears Publishing 
978-0-9818922-0-7

Finalist:
United Press Invades India: Memoirs of a Foreign Press Correspondent by John Hlavacek 
Hlucky Books 
978-0981903460

Best Cover Design 

Winner:  
Letters to Zerky: A Father's Legacy to a Lost Son…and a Road Trip Around the World by Bill Raney and JoAnne Walker Raney 
Nickelodeon Press 
ISBN: 978-0-9821384-0-3

Finalist: 
8 State Hurricane Kate: The Journey and Legacy of a Katrina Cattle Dog by Jenny Pavlovic 
8 State Kate Press 
978-0-578-00777-9

Finalist: 
Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat: How to Break Your Eat-Repent-Repeat Cycle by Michelle May, M.D. 
Greenleaf Book Group 
978-1-60832-003-5

Finalist:
Hook & Jill by Andrea Jones 
Reginetta Press 
978-0-9823714-9-7

Finalist: 
Moments with Baxter: Comfort and Love from the World's Best Therapy Dog by Melissa Joseph 
Sage Press 
978-0-9818813-0-0
 
Finalist: 
The Boss by Andrew O'Keeffe 
Greenleaf Book Group Press 
978-1-929774-89-0

Best Interior Design 

Winner:  
World Atlas of Dog Breeds (6th Edition) by Dominique De Vito with Heather Russell Revesz and Stephanie Fornino 
TFH Publications, Inc. 
ISBN: 978-0793806560

Finalist: 
Giant Lizards: The Definitive Guide to the National History, Care, and Breeding of Monitors, Iquanas, and Other Large Lizards (2nd Edition) by Robert George Sprackland, Ph.D. 
TFH Publications, Inc. 
978-0793805815

Finalist:
Hands at Work—Portraits and Profiles of People Who Work with Their Hands, photography by Summer Moon Scriver, stories by Iris Graville 
Heron Moon Press 
978-0-615-22018-5

Finalist:
High Drive Dogs: A Practical Guide to Living with Energetic and Driven Canines by Tracy Libby 
TFH Publications, Inc. 
978-0793806706

Finalist:
Photoshop CS4 Down & Dirty Tricks by Scott Kelby 
Kelby Media Group/New Riders 
978-0-321-56317-0

Finalist:
Self Analysis by L. Ron Hubbard 
Bridge Publications, Inc. 
978-1-4031-5888-8

Finalist:
Wild Hoofbeats: America's Vanishing Wild Horses by Carol Walker 
Painted Hills Publishing
978-0-9817936-4-1

Best New Fiction 

Winner  
Digger, Dogface, Brownjob, Grunt by Gary Prisk 
Cougar Creek Press
ISBN: 978-0-615-25343-5

Finalist:
In Their Blood by Sharon Potts
Oceanview Publishing
978-1-933515-62-5

Finalist:
Karma by Nancy Deville
Heavenly Clouds, LLC
978-0-9841284-0-2

Finalist: 
ReBecoming: The Way of Opportunity by J.R. Maxon 
Dassana Press LLC 
978-0-9815201-5-5

Finalist:
The Boss by Andrew O'Keeffe
Greenleaf Book Group Press
978-1-929774-89-0

Finalist:
The Second Cycle by Alan Richards
Emerald Book Company
978-1-934572-13-9

Best New Non-Fiction 

Winner:
Body Intelligence: How to "Think" Outside Your Brain and Connect to Your Multi-Dimensional Self by John Mayfield, D.C. 
Nubalance Publishing Company 
ISBN: 978-1-59712-314-3

Finalist: 
Connections: Everyone Happens for a Reason by Jerry Davich & Dennis Berlien
First Connections, LLC
978-0-9820859-0-5

Finalist:
Daydreams at Work: Wake Up Your Creative Powers by Amy Fries 
Capital Books 
978-1-933102-69-6

Finalist
Powerful Intentions Everyday Gratitude: 100 Transformational Days to Create a Life of Joy, Grace and Ease by Sue Urda 
Powerful You! Publishing
978-6-615-26471-4

Finalist
The Upside of Fear: How One Man Broke the Cycle of Prison, Poverty and Addiction by Weldon Long 
Greenleaf Book Group 
978-1-60832-000-4

Finalist
Triumph & Hope: Golden Years with the Peace Corps in Honduras by Barbara E. Joe
BookSurge Publishing 
1-4392-2202-9

Finalist
Seekers of the Soul: Seven Psychics and Intuitives Talk about Their Work, and the Lives That Led Them to It by Sherry Ward 
iUniverse 
978-0-595-49866-6

Best Website Design 

Winner:  
http://www.CentralParkNovel.com

Biography: General 

Winner:  
Laffit: Anatomy of a Winner, The Biography of Laffit Pincay, Jr. by Madelyn Cain 
Affirmed Press
ISBN: 978-0-615-23821-0

Finalist
Feisty Lydia, Memoirs of a German War Bride by Edna Thayer
Minnesota Heritage Publishing
978-0-9794940-8-6
 
Finalist
The Untold Story of Joe Hernandez: The Voice of Santa Anita by Rodolph Alvarado
Caballo Press of Ann Arbor
978-0615187570

Biography: Historical 

Winner  
Historic Photos of Ernest Hemingway by James Plath
Turner Publishing
ISBN: 978-159652-5160
 
Finalist: 
Rose O'Neill: The Girl Who Loved to Draw by Linda Brewster 
Boxing Day Books 
978-0-9798332-3-6

Business: Careers 

Winner:
Bad Bosses, Crazy Coworkers & Other Office Idiots by Vicky Oliver 
Sourcebooks 
ISBN: 978-1-4022-1253-6
 
Finalist: 
30 Careers Before 30: Finding Your Dream Job Fater Than I Did by Daniel Lakstins 
Two Harbors Press 
978-1935098037
 
Finalist:
America's Corporate Brain Drain by Babs Ryan
Sparks Worldwide LLC
978-0-9814947-0-8

Finalist:
Hey! I'm the Manager…Why Aren't You Listening to Me?: A Field Guide for Managing People by Steve Farner, Ph.D. 
Farner Group 
978-0-9798320-0-0

Finalist: 
How YOU™ Are Like Shampoo For Job Seekers: The Proven Personal Branding System To Help You Succeed In Any Interview And Secure the Job of Your Dreams by Brenda Bence 
Global Insight Communications, LLC 
978-0-9799010-5-8

Finalist:
Work Smart, Not Hard! by Jane Schulte
Wordclay
978-1-6048-1359-3

Finalist: 
Post Office Jobs: Explore & Find Jobs, Prepare for the 473 Postal Exam, and Locate ALL Job Opportunities - 5th Edition by Dennis V. Damp 
Bookhaven Press, LLC 
978-0-943641-27-0

Finalist:
Power Up Your Job Search: A Modern Approach to Interview Preparation by Gary Capone and Mark Henderson 
CreateSpace.com
978-1441491534

Finalist: 
A Million and One Ways to be One-in-a-Million by Steven J. Heaslip 
Authorhouse 
978-1-4389-9075-0

Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Winner:
Business Law Battle Plan for Entrepreneurs: Protect Your Company from Lawyers, Lawsuits, and Legal Disasters by Marjorie Jobe, J.D. 
Jobe Publishing Company 
ISBN: 978-0-615-26398-4

Finalist:
Doggy Business 101: A Practical Guide to Starting and Running Your Own Business by Darlene Niemeyer 
TFH Publications, Inc. 
978-0793806270

Business: General 

Winner  
The Art of Apology: How to Apologize Effectively to Practically Anyone by Lauren M. Bloom, J.D., LL.M. 
Green Angel Media 
978-0-9800848-7-0

Finalist: 
The Silver Lining: An Innovation Playbook for Uncertain Times by Scott D. Anthony 
Harvard Business Press 
978-1422139011

Finalist:
Double Your Profits: Plug the Leaks in Your Cash Flow by Jay Arthur
Lifestar Publishing
978-1884180477

Finalist:
Going Above and Beyond: Reach the Pinnacle of Customer Service by Learning How to…Think and Act Like a Concierge by Katharine C. Giovanni
NewRoad Publishing
978-1931109086

Finalist:
Moose on the Table: A Novel Approach to Communications @ Work by Jim Clemmer 
Bastian Books 
978-0-9782221-7-8
 
Finalist: 
On My Honor I Will: The Journey to Integrity-Driven® Leadership by Randy G. Pennington 
Penland Scott 
978-0982315217
  
Finalist: 
Stick Out Your Balance Sheet and Cough: Best Practices for Long-Term Business Health by Gary W. Patterson 
Fiscal Clinic Communications 
978-0982241509
  
Finalist: 
Training Workshop Essentials: Designing, Developing and Delivering Learning Events That Get Results by Robert W. Lucas 
Pfeiffer 
978-0-470-38545-6

Business: Investing 

Winner:  
The Naked Portfolio Manager: Why Rules Trump Reason on Wall Street by Robert J. Fischer, CFP 
Abbalucci Press 
ISBN: 978-0-9840894-3-7

Business: Management & Leadership 

Winner:
Chasing the Rabbit: How Market Leaders Outdistance the Competition and How Great Companies Can Catch Up and Win by Steven J. Spear
McGraw-Hill 
ISBN: 978-0071499880

Finalist: 
Sales Coaching: Making the Great Leap from Sales Manager to Sales Coach - 2nd Edition by Linda Richardson 
McGraw Hill 
978-0071603805

Finalist:
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves 
TalentSmart 
978-0974320625

Finalist:
Gratitude at Work: How to Say Thank You, Give Kudos, and Get the Best from Those You Lead by April Kelly
WooHoo Press
978-0982438619

Finalist: 
Supervisor's Traning Guide: The How-To Book for New and Experienced Supervisors by Joyce Karnes 
Cincinnati Book Publishers 
978-0-9817269-0-8
 
Finalist: 
Whaddaya Mean I Gotta Be Lean? Building the bridge from job satisfaction to corporate profit by Jeff Hajek 
Velaction Continuous Improvement 
978-1-6628-001-0

Finalist: 
Without Warning: Breakthrough strategies for solving the silent problems taking aim at your organization by Rodney N. Johnson 
Adams Business & Professional 
978-1-59298-274-5
 
Finalist: 
Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less by Sam Carpenter 
Greenleaf Book Group 
978-1-929774-87-6
 
Finalist: 
Workplace Evolution, Common Sense for Uncommon Times by Gayle A. Gregory 
Pure Possibility 
978-0-9789191-1-5

Business: Marketing & Advertising 

Winner:  
It's Not What You Sell, It's What You Stand For: Why Every Extraordinary Business Is Driven By Purpose by Roy M. Spence, Jr., with Haley Rushing 
Portfolio Group (USA) Inc. 
ISBN: 978-1-59184-241-5
 
Finalist: 
A Retailer's Guide to Frugal In-Store Promotions: How To Increase Profits and Spit in the Eyes of Economic Downturns with Thrifty Events and Sales Techniques by Carolyn Howard-Johnson 
HowToDoItFrugally in conjunction with Thinking Stone Press 
978-1441467249
 
Finalist: 
How Come No One Knows About Us? by Robert Deigh 
WBusiness Books 
978-0-8329-5017-9
 
Finalist: 
Market This!: An Effective 90-Day Marketing Tool by Sherry Prescott-Willis  
Morgan James Publishing 
978-1600374575
 
Finalist: 
Step Into The Spotlight!: A Guide to Getting Noticed by Tsufit 
Beach View Books 
978-0-9781913-0-6

Business: Motivational 

Winner:
Ownership Spirit: The One Grand Key that Changes Everything Else by Dennis R. Deaton 
Quma Learning Systems 
ISBN: 978-1-881840-2-2-0

Finalist:
Growing @ the Speed of Change: Your Inspir-actional How-To Guide for Leading Yourself And Others through Constant Change by Jim Clemmer 
TCG Press 
978-0-9813364-0-4
 
Finalist: 
SuccessMapping® Achieve What You Want…Right Now by Arlene Johnson 
Emerald Book Company 
978-1-934572-21-4

Finalist: 
The Art of Apology: How to Apologize Effectively to Practically Anyone by Lauren M. Bloom, J.D., LL.M. 
Green Angel Media 
978-0-9800848-7-0
 
Finalist: 
Two Tip Tuesday: The Book by Sandy Dixon 
Just Try It Press 
978-0-9823103-0-4
 
Finalist: 
Woman, Act Now (Learn, Launch and Live Your Dream) by Anna McCoy 
Whitaker House 
978-1-60374-068-5

Finalist: 
Luck by Design: Certain Success in an Uncertain World by Richard E. Goldman 
Morgan-James 
978-1-60037-432-6

Finalist: 
Make It Happen! Live Out Your Personal Brand by Justin Honaman 
iUniverse.com 
978-0595518166

Business: Personal Finance 

Winner:  
Enjoy Your Money! How to Make It, Save It, Invest It, and Give It by J. Steve Miller 
Wisdom Creek Press 
ISBN: 978-0-9818756-7-5

Business: Real Estate 

Winner:  
Set the Stage for a Sale: Secrets to make your city dwelling irresistible, attract home shoppers, and sell fast in any market by Ilaria Barion 
IB Publishing 
ISBN: 978-0-615-27232-0

Finalist:
How to Purchase Real Estate Offshore Safely: The Case for Thailand by Rene Philippe R. Dubout 
Realtime Publishing 
978-1906806835

Business: Reference 

Winner:
Talk Radio Wants You: An Intimate Guide to 700 Shows and How to Get Invited by Francine Silverman 
McFarland & Co. 
ISBN: 978-0786440337

Finalist:
Clearance & Copyright, 3rd Edition by Michael C. Donaldson
Sillman-James Press
978-1-879505-98-8

Business: Sales 

Winner:  
Perfect Selling: Open the Door. Close the Deal. by Linda Richardson 
McGraw Hill 
ISBN: 978-0-07-154989-9

Business: Technology/Computers/Internet 

Winner:
The Principles of Product Development Flow: Second Generation Product Development by Donald G. Reinertsen
Celeritas Publishing 
978-1935401001

Finalist:
Digital Essentials: The Quilt Maker's Must-Have Guide to Images, Files, and More! by Gloria Hansen 
The Electric Quilt Company
1-893824-64-0

Business: Writing/Publishing 

Winner:  
Words at Work: Powerful business writing delivers increased sales, improved results, and even a promotion or two. A veteran writing coach shows you how. by Lynda McDaniel
Association for Creative Business Writing 
ISBN: 978-0-615-30426-7

Finalist:
101 Author Tips: Creating a Successful Book Campaign by P.J. Campbell 
Life Tips 
978-1602750463

Finalist:
Book Promo 201: Harness the Power of the Internet with Web 2.0 and Social Media Marketing by Nikki Leigh 
Write Words, Inc. 
978-1594317163

Finalist:
Doing Business By the Book: How to Craft a Crowd-Pleasing Book and Attract More Clients and Speaking Engagements Than You Ever Thought Possible by Sophfronia Scott 
Advantage 
978-1-59932-093-9

Finalist:
Enough is Enough: What All New Aspiring Writers Need to Know by Rod J. Mustanski
Booksurge 
1-4392-4016-7

Finalist
The Little Gold Grammar Book: Mastering the Rules that Unlock the Power of Writing by Brandon Royal
Maven Publishing
978-1-897393-307

Finalist:
Writing Great Books for Young Adults by Regina L. Brooks 
Sourcebooks, Inc. 
978-1402226618

Finalist
Yes! You Can Learn How to Write Children's Books, Get Them Published, and Build a Successful Writing Career by Nancy I. Sanders 
E&E Publishing 
978-0-9791606-6-0

Children's Activity Book 

Winner
The More We Get Together: Nurturing Relationships through Music, Play, Books & Art by Gari Stein 
little folksters Press 
ISBN: 978-0-953356-00-4

Children's Educational 

Winner: 
My Choices Make Me Who I Am by David and Mutiya Vision, illustrations by Ignacio Alcantara 
Vision Works Publishing 
ISBN: 978-0-965953825

Finalist:
Jacob Has Cancer: His Friends Want to Help by Heather Cooper, RN, Heather Paschal, RN, Melanie Williams, RN and illustrated by Lindsey McMillion 
American Cancer Society 
978-1-60443-012-7

Finalist: 
Davy Brown Discovers His Roots by Keely Alexander & Velani Mynhardt Witthöft, illustrated by Manuela Pentangelo 
Big Tent Books 
978-0-60131-053-8

Finalist: 
Jaspa's Journey: The Great Migration by Rich Meyrick 
DreamCatcher Publishing 
978-0-9810721-0-4

Finalist: 
The Moose with Loose Poops by Charlotte Cowan, M.D., illustrated by Penelope Neal 
The Hippocratic Press 
978-0-9753516-5-9

Finalist:
Fraidy Cat by Melinda Chambers, illustrated by Sue Ann Maxwell Spiker 
Headline Books
978-0-929915-75-3

Finalist:
Kyle's Colorful Life by Drema McNeal, illustrated by Kasey Short
Headline Books 
978-0-929915-75-3

Children's Fiction 

Winner :
Anna Smudge: Professional Shrink by MAC 
Toasted Coconut Media 
ISBN: 978-1-934906-00-2
 
Finalist:
Why Do I Have To? by B. Annye Rothenberg, Ph.D., illustrated David T. Wenzel
Perfecting Parenting Press
978-0-9790420-1-0

Finalist: 
Forest Secrets: A Fairy Houses Mystery by Tracy Kane & Kelly Sanders, illustrations by Tracy Kane 
Light-Beams Publishing 
978-0-9766289-1-0

Finalist: 
Running Home by Jennifer Charron Ward 
Nelson Publishing and Marketing 
978-1-933916-37-8

Finalist: 
The Grey Ghost by Julie Hahnke, illustrated by Marcia Christensen
Publishing Works. Inc. 
978-1933002989

Finalist:
The Idea Miners: The Lost Lake Dig by P.W. Cross 
Appalachian House 
978-0-9662800-8-1

Finalist: 
The Last Fairy by Augustine Campana 
iUniverse 
978-0-595-50892-1

Finalist:
The Secret of the Sacred Scarab by Fiona Ingram
iUniverse
978-0-595-45716-8

Finalist: 
Little Wolf's Adventure: A Medicine Dream and Warrior Ghosts by Nona Burroughs Babcock 
iUniverse 
978-0-595-46072-4

Children's Mind/Body/Spirit 

Winner:
Another Sad Mad Glad Book — The Anatomy of Your Attitude by Chuck Stump & Jim Strawn 
Four Dolphins Press 
ISBN: 978-0-97993-152-9

Finalist:
"Where Do We Go?" by James F. Weinsier, illustrated by Cliff Beaman 
Wondrous Publications, LLC 
978-0-615-23805-0
 
Finalist:
Sarah's Waterfall: A Healing Story by Ellery Akers, illustrated by Angelique Benicio 
Safer Society Press 
978-1-884444-79-1

Finalist: 
The 4Fairy Scents, 4Fairy Tails: Book 1 by Tina Marie Mayr 
4Fairy, LLC 
978-0615267487

Finalist: 
What Are You Thinking? by Valerie Ackley, illustrated by Lori Nawyn 
Thoughts Alive Books 
978-0-9816749-1-9

Finalist: 
Fraidy Cat by Melinda Chambers, illustrated by Sue Ann Maxwell Spiker 
Headline Books 
978-0-929915-75-3

Finalist: 
Grandpa, Do It! I Do It, Too! by Grandma Sue 
BookSurge Publishing 
978-1439233986

Finalist:
Make Your Dreams Come True by Karen Reed Hadalski
Publish America
978-1-61546-014-4

Children's Non-Fiction

Winner :
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Seeing Is Believing by Geoff Tibballs 
Ripley Publishing 
ISBN: 978-1-893951-45-7

Finalist:
Nana, What's Cancer? by Beverlye Hyman Fead and Tessa Mae Hamermesh, illustrated by Shennen Bersani 
American Cancer Society
978-1-60443-010-3

Finalist:
Soil: More Than Just Dirt by Jerry Wermund
Rockon Publishing 
978-09726255-3-1

Finalist:
Tween You and Me: A Preteen Guide to Becoming Your Best Self by Deb Dunham 
Empowered Publishing 
978-0-9820518-5-6

Children's Novelty & Gift 

Winner :
Elephant, Elephant Come Alive! by Steven P. Winkle, illustrated by Christie Mealo 
Mystic Waters Publishing 
ISBN: 978-0-9824498-0-6

Finalist: 
Meet President Obama: America's 44th President by Angi Ma Wong 
Pacific Heritage Books 
978-1-928753-28-5

Finalist:
Tressi's Magical Chest Series — Samantha: The Legend of the Whispering Trees by J.A. Kundert 
Cypress Productions, LLC 
978-098018910-0

Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction 

Winner:
Darryl and the Mountain by Lynne Emily Ozgur, illustrated by Ismail Abay 
Tughra Books 
ISBN: 978-1-59784-138-2

Finalist:
Circus Fever by Alva Sachs, illustrated by Patricia Krebs 
Three Wishes Publishing Company 
978-0979638008

Finalist:
Beautiful Moon by Dawn Jeffers, illustrated by Bonnie Leick
Raven Tree Press 
978-1934960059

Finalist:
Can't Catch a Butterfly by Michelle Zimmerman 
Rainbow Star Books
978-0-9802363-0-9

Finalist: 
Kid Canine - Superhero! By P.T. Custard, illustrations by P.T. Custard & David Pearson 
Black Plume Books 
978-0-9785317-1-3

Finalist: 
Nicholas, that's Ridiculous! A Story About Being a Boy by Christa Carpenter, illustrated by Mark Wayne Adams 
Christa Carpenter, Publisher 
978-1-59616-002-6
 
Finalist: 
Nico & Lola: Kindness shared between a boy and a dog by Meggan Hill, photography by Susan M. Graunke 
Genuine Prints, LLC 
978-0615230405

Finalist: 
The Little Green Pea by Alison Barber, illustrated by Paige Keiser
Sleeping Bear Press 
978-1585364480

Finalist: 
Too Tall Alice by Barbara Worton, illustrated by Dom Rodi 
Great Little Books, LLC 
978-0-9790661-1-5

Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction w/ Audio CD 

Winner:
Tino Turtle Travels to Kenya - The Great Safari by Carolyn L. Ahern, illustrated by Neallia Burt-Sullivan 
Tino Turtle Travels, LLC 
ISBN: 978-0-9793158-3-1

Finalist
The Ugly Caterpillar / La oruga fea by Carl Sommer, illustrated by Greg Budwine 
Advance Publishing, Inc. 
978-1-57537-171-9

Finalist
The Belly Button Fairy by Bobbie Hinman, illustrated by Mark Wayne Adams 
Best Fairy Books 
978-0-9786791-3-2

Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Non-Fiction 

Winner:
What Does It Mean To Be Global? by Rana DiOrio, illustrated by Chris Hill 
Little Pickle Press, LLC 
ISBN: 978-0-9840806-0-1

Finalist:
Let My Colors Out by Courtney Filigenzi, illustrated by Shennen Bersani 
American Cancer Society 
978-1-60443-011-0

Finalist:  
A is for Anaconda: A Rainforest Alphabet by Anthony D. Fredericks, illustrated by Laura Regan 
Sleeping Bear Press 
978-1585363179

Finalist: 
Alfred Nobel: The Man Behind the Peace Prize by Kathy-Jo Wargin and illustrated by Zachary Pullen 
Sleeping Bear Press 
978-1585362813
 
Finalist: 
S is for Save the Planet: A How-to-Be Green Alphabet by Brad Herzog and illustrated by Linda Holt Ayriss 
Sleeping Bear Press 
978-1585364282

Finalist: 
Raising Lucy: The True Story of Raising an Orphaned Wild Goose, written and illustrated by Carol Muzik 
Raising Lucy Studios 
978-0-9820269-1-5

Finalist: 
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Twist Series: Human Body by Camilla de la Bedoyere 
Ripley Publishing 
978-1-893951-46-4

Finalist: 
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Twist Series: Space by Dr. Mike Goldsmith 
Ripley Publishing 
978-1-893951-48-8

Finalist: 
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Twist Series: Wild Animals by Camilla de la Bedoyere 
Ripley Publishing 
978-1-893951-49-5

Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction 

Winner:
Four Pals at the Park by Angel Tucker and Robert A. Rohm, Ph.D. 
Personality Insights
ISBN: 978-0-9841121-1-1

Finalist:
Claire Bear Presents…The Pilot Alphabet by Sue Hughes, illustrated by Wang DaiYu of International Illustrators 
LifeVest Publishing 
1-59879-657-7

Finalist:
Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy by Tina Turbin, illustrated by Aija Jasuna
Imagination Publishing Group 
978-0-98-00721-1-2

Finalist:
Mabel Takes a Paddle by Emily Chetkowski, illustrations by Susan Spellman
Publishing Works. Inc. 
978-1933002996

Finalist: 
Spitz, A Cat with Attitude by Carolyn Garriott, illustrations by Jason Weibel
Driftwillow Press
978-0-9778831-1-0

Finalist:
What Can We Do Next? The Adventures of Lexie & Lolly by Toula Magi 
Outskirts Press
978-1-4327-1533-5

Finalist:  
Hooray for the Circus: A Sam the Lamb Story by Ginger DeVine, illustrations by MikeMotz.com 
AuthorHouse
978-1-4389-1826-6

Children's Picture Book: Softcover Non-Fiction 

Winner :
Be A Thinker Not A Stinker: A Story for kids and the big people they love by Sammie & Tudie
AuthorHouse 
978-1-4389-9542-7

Finalist: 
A Child's View of a Prairie by Susan C. McDermott 
Author House
978-1434361912

Finalist:
Amazing Creatures, photography by Deborah Oelrich 
AuthorHouse 
978-1-4343-6713-6

Finalist:
Autism ABC by Dr. Sherry L. Meinberg, illustrations by Rachael Mahaffey 
BookSurge 
978-1-439202050

Finalist: 
Daddy Loves You: Whispers of Wisdom from a Father's Heart by Michael J. Hervey, II, M.D.
Trafford Publishing
978-1-4251-7355-5

Finalist: 
Gene The Pumpkin Man: 50th Year of the Pumpkin Farm by Carol Rhodes
Outskirts Press
978-1-4327-1416-1

Finalist: 
Herman The Jester and the ABC's of Art by Rafael Filion
AuthorHouse
978-1-4343-0396-7

Finalist:
I'm Not Weird, I Have SID by Chynna T. Laird 
Outskirts Press 
978-1-4327-1472-7

Finalist:
Nettie Does the NCT: North Country Trail by Lorana A. Jinkerson, illustrated by Toby Mikle 
xlibris 
978-1-4415-3302-9

Children's Religious 

Winner:
Jesus from A to Z by Kevin Graham, illustrated by Jennifer Yoswa 
Windom Publishing
978-0-9700323-1-7

Finalist: 
An Angel to Watch Over by Laura Reavis, illustrations by Gary Withrow 
Angel Insights Press 
978-0-9800091-0-1
 
Finalist:
Coming Across Jordan by Mabel Elizabeth Singletary 
Moody Publishers/Life Every Voice
978-0-8024-2259-0

Finalist:
God Loves You by Carol Suchland
AuthorHouse
978-1-4343-6887-4

Finalist:
Kind-Hearted Pig With Wings and A Halo by Paul Scott Gilbertson
With Wings and a Halo and Suttle Straus, Inc. 
978-0-9700095-1-7

Finalist:
Ned and the World's Religions as seen through the eyes of children by Ron Madison
Ned's Head Productions
978-1-887-20626-6

Finalist:
One Giant Leap for Davie by Ann Wargo, illustrated by Ashley Hallett North
Lifevest
978-1-59879-715-2

Finalist:
Zillah's Gift by Lois West Duffy
Beaver's Pond Press
978-1-59298-290-5

College Guides

Winner:
Unlock Your Educational Potential: What Every Student Needs to Know to Succeed by Dr. Brian R. Haig and Jeffrey D. Haig 
THF Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-9815659-2-7

Finalist:
Aim Your Brain® at USMLE Step 1: The Ultimate System for Mastering Multiple-Choice Exams by Mary K. Miller, Pharm.D.,M.D.
Ideas2Pen Publishing Company, LLC
978-0-9821343-4-4

Finalist:  
Grads: Take Charge of Your First Year After College! By Kathryn Marion 
QwikSmarts™ Publishing, an imprint of Real Solutions Press LLC
978-0-9822321-0-1

Finalist:
Put Me In, Coach: A Parent's Guide to Winning the Game of College Recruiting by Laurie A. Richter
Right Fit Press
978-0-615-21333-0

Finalist:
Secrets to Getting into Business School: 100 Proven Admissions Strategies to Get You Accepted at the MBA Program of Your Dreams by Brandon Royal 
Maven Publishing 
978-1-897393-80-2

Finalist:
Sending Your Child to College: The Prepared Parent's Operational Manual by Marie Pinak Carr and her daughters: Katharine Carr, Ann Carr & Elizabeth Carr 
Dicmar Publishing 
978-0933165-16-8

Comics: Graphic Novels 

Winner: 
Vinland: The Saga of Leif Eriksson by Ralph Cinque
CKA Publishing
ISBN: 978-0615248752

Finalist:
Evan Brain's Christmas List and Other Shenanigans: Boy Warrior Fights Evil by Eve Becker-Doyle and Evan "Brain" Doyle, illustrated by Evan "Brain" Doyle 
Becker Doyle & Associates Publishing Dba BDA Publishing
978-0-9794716-3-6

Cookbooks: Baking/Bread

Winner:
Olive Oil Desserts: Delicious and Healthy Heart Smart Baking by Micki Sannar 
Mikko 
ISBN: 978-0-9801349-0-2

Cookbooks: Canning & Preserving 

Winner:
175 Best Jams, Jellies, Marmalades & Other Soft Spreads by Linda J. Amendt 
Robert Rose, Inc. 
ISBN: 978-0-7788-0183-2

Cookbooks: Desserts 

Winner:
Olive Oil Desserts: Delicious and Healthy Heart Smart Baking by Micki Sannar 
Mikko 
978-0-9801349-0-2

Cookbooks: General 

Winner:
Eating Well in Season: The Farmers' Market Cookbook by Jessie Price and the Editors of EatingWell 
The Countryman Press 
ISBN: 978-0-88150-856-7

Finalist: 
Come to the Table: Food, Fellowship and a Celebration of God's Bounty by Benita Long 
Thomas Nelson 
978-1401603854

Finalist:
Herbal Cookery: From the Kitchen and Gardens of the St. Louis Herb 
Favorite Recipes Press
978-0-9643393-3-0

Finalist:
Orange County Fare: A Culinary Journey through the California Riviera by Junior Leaque of Orange County, California, Inc. 
Favorite Recipe Press
978-0-9818458-0-7

Finalist: 
Savor Nantucket: Creatively Casual Cuisine, Collected Recipes from the Parishioners and Friends of the Church of St. Mary—Our Lady of the Isle 
St. Mary- Our Lady of the Isle
978-0-615-18533-00

Finalist:
Simply Quince by Barbara Ghazarian
Mayreni Press
978-1931834315

Finalist:
Spice Up Your Life: The Flexitarian Way by Bindu Grandhi
Cedar Fort
978-1-59955-273-6

Finalist: 
Table for Two — The Cookbook for Couples by Warren Caterson
Winfield & Scott Press
978-0-9801568-1-2

Finalist:
What to Eat During Cancer Treatment: 100 Great-Tasting, Family-Friendly Recipes to Help You Cope by Jeanne Besser, Kristina Ratley, RD, CSO, LDN, Sheri Knecht, RD, CSO, CNSD, LDN and Michele Szafranski, MS, RD, CSO, LDN 
American Cancer Society
978-1-60443-010-3

Cookbooks: Grilling & BBQ 

Winner:
Fiesta Seafood Cookbook: A Taste of Pensacola by the Energy Services of Pensacola 
Energy Services of Pensacola
ISBN: 978-0-615-23218-8

Cookbooks: International

Winner:
The Poor Gringo Guide to Mexican Cooking by Miles S. Pickerel
Sentry Books
ISBN: 978-0-979199-4-6

Cookbooks: Regional 

Winner:
The American Lighthouse Cookbook by Becky Sue Epstein and Ed Jackson
Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 978-1581826760

Finalist: 
Cocktail Boothby's American Bartender: The New Anchor Distilling Edition by William T. Boothby, edited by David Burkhart 
Anchor Distilling 
978-0-9822473-3-4

Finalist:
Dishing Up Vermont: 145 Authentic Recipes from the Green Mountain State by Tracey Medeiros, photography by Scott Dorrance
Storey Publishing
978-1-60342-025-9

Finalist:
Morning Glory Farm and the Family that Feeds an Island by Tom Dunlop, photos by Alison Shaw
Vineyard Stories
978-0615266060

Finalist:
Now Serving by The Junior League of Wichita Falls, Inc.
Favorite Recipe Press 
978-0-9876877-0-0

Finalist:
The Flavor of Wisconsin: An Informal History to Food and Eating in the Badger State by Harva Hatchen and Terese Allen
Wisconsin Historical Society Press
978-0-87020-404-3

Cooking: Baking/Bread 

Winner:
400 Sensational Cookies by Linda J. Amendt
Robert Rose Inc.
ISBN: 978-0-7788-0229-7

Crafts/Hobbies/How-to

Winner: 
Cocktail Boothby's American Bartender: The New Anchor Distilling Edition by William T. Boothby, edited by David Burkhart
Anchor Distilling
ISBN: 978-0-9822473-3-4

Finalist:
Quilts: Unfinished Stories with New Endings by Gyleen X. Fitzgerald
FPI Publishing 
978-0976821502

Finalist:
The Art of Everyday Joe: A Collector's Journal by Michael K. Corbin
AuthorHouse
978-1-4343-3213-4

Current Events: Media/Entertainment 

Winner:
Sex and the Single Beer Can: Probing the Media and American Culture by Walter M. Brasch 
Marquette Books 
ISBN: 978-0-922993-98-7

Current Events: Political/Social

Winner:
Curse of the Black Gold: 50 Years of Oil in the Niger Delta, photographs by Ed Kashi, edited by Michael Watts 
powerHouse Books 
ISBN: 978-1-57687-426-4

Finalist:
Choosing Honor: An American Woman's Search for God, Family and Country in an Age of Corruption by Mary T. Ficalora
Avail Press
ISBN: 978-0-9799359-0-9

Finalist:
The Little Black Book of Violence: What Every Young Man Needs to Know About Fighting by Lawrence A. Kane and Kris Wilder 
YMAA Publication Center, Inc.
978-1-59439-129-3

Finalist:
In the Name of Peace: The Way to World Peace by Uzeir Huskic
iUniverse
978-0-595-51614-8

Education PreK-12 

Winner:
Proud Parents' Guide to Raising Athletic, Balanced, and Coordinated Kids: A Lifetime of Benefit in Just 10 Minutes A Day by Karen Ronney
Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 978-0-7852-2822-6

Finalist:
Dream Class: How to Transform Any Group of Students into the Class You've Always Wanted by Michael Linsin 
JME Publishing
978-1-889236-33-9

Finalist:
The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law: A Handbook for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals, Second Edition by Randy Chapman, Esq.
The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People
978-0-9770179-3-5

Finalist:
Unlock Your Educational Potential: What Every Student Needs to Know to Succeed by Dr. Brian R. Haig and Jeffrey D. Haig
THF Publishing
978-0-9815659-2-7

Education/Academic 

Winner:
A Mandate for Playful Learning in Preschool: Presenting the Evidence by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Laura E. Berk and Dorothy Singer 
Oxford University Press 
ISBN: 978-0195382716

Finalist:
Being Smart about Gifted Education by Dona J. Matthews, Ph.D. and Joanne F. Foster, Ed.D. 
Great Potential Press
978-0910707954

Finalist:
Inspiring Middle School Minds: Gifted, Creative, & Challenging by Judy A. Willis, M.D., M.Ed. 
Great Potential Press
978-0910707930
 
Finalist:
A Quality Education for Every Child: Stories from the Lawyers on the Front Lines by The Institute for Educational Equity and Opportunity 
Institute for Educational Equity and Opportunity 
978-0-615-28729-4

Finalist:
Sending Your Child to College: The Prepared Parent's Operational Manual by Marie Pinak Carr and her daughters: Katharine Carr, Ann Carr & Elizabeth Carr 
Dicmar Publishing 
978-0933165-16-8

Finalist:
Understanding and Engaging Under-Resourced College Students: A fresh look at the influence of economic class on teaching and learning in higher education by Karen A. Becker, Ph.D., Karla M. Krodel, M.B.A. and Bethanie H. Tucker, Ed.D. 
aha! Process, Inc.
978-1-934583-33-3

Finalist:
Unlock Your Educational Potential: What Every Student Needs to Know to Succeed by Dr. Brian R. Haig and Jeffrey D. Haig
THF Publishing
978-0-9815659-2-7

Environment: Green/Alternative Energy/Conservation 

Winner:
What's It Like, Living Green? Kids Teaching Kids, by the Way They Live by Jill Ammon Vanderwood 
Booksurge 
ISBN: 978-1439224779

Environmental: Political/Social

Winner:
Social Change 2.0: A Blueprint for Reinventing Our World by David Gershon
High Point
ISBN: 978-0-9630327-7-5

Fashion & Beauty

Winner: 
Growing More Beautiful: An Artful Approach to Personal Style by Jennifer Robin 
Arteful Press 
ISBN: 978-0-9817322-0-6

Fiction & Literature: African American Fiction

Winner:
Beacon on the Hill by Linda Kenney Miller
Harper House Publishers
ISBN: 978-0-9799802-3-7

Finalist:
Heads Deacon, Tails Devil by P.J. McCalla
The Elevator Group
978-0-9819719-9-5

Finalist:
Joy and Paine by Debra Clayton
GenNext Publishing
978-0-9790491-3-2

Finalist:
Land Mines by Sheilah Vance
The Elevator Group 
978-0-9786854-1-6
 
Finalist:
Murder on the Down Low by Pamela Samuels Young 
Goldman House Publishing 
978-0-9815627-0-4

Finalist:
Sassy by Gloria Mallette
Gemini Press
978-0-9678789-3-5

Fiction & Literature: Anthologies 

Winner:
Poetic Voices Without Borders 2, edited by Robert L. Giron 
Gival Press, LLC
ISBN: 978-1-928589-43-3

Finalist:  
Cuentos del Centro: Stories from the Latino Heartland by the Latino Writers Collective 
Scapegoat Press 
978-0-9791291-2-4

Finalist:
Dragons Composed by James Ferris
Kerlak Publishing
978-0-9823745-0-4

Finalist:
Little Stories by Jeff Roberts
Outskirts Press
978-1432727277

Finalist:
Randoms by Keith B. Darrell 
Amber Book Company
978-0-9771611-8-8

Fiction & Literature: Chick Lit / Women's Lit 

Winner:
Unbridled: A Tale of a Divorce Ranch by Marilu Norden 
Booksurge Publishing
ISBN: 978-149695612

Finalist:
Bobby's Diner by Susan Wingate
False Bay Books
978057803326

Finalist:
Land Mines by Sheilah Vance
The Elevator Group
978-0-9786854-1-6

Finalist:
Mommy Machine by Kathleen McElligott
Heliotrope Press
0-9788347-0-4

Finalist:
Project June Bug by Jackie Minniti
iUniverse
978-0-595-45528-7

Finalist:
The Love Ceiling by Jean Davies Okimoto
Endicott and Hugh Books
978-0982316733

Fiction & Literature: Cross Genre Fiction 

Winner:
In Memory of Central Park by Queenelle Minet
Synergy Books
ISBN: 978-1-934454-25-1

Finalist:
A Love That Kills by Robert R. Petrucelli 
Nacoma Publishing 
978-0-615-29387-5

Finalist:
Form For Murder by Melissa Wenner
Melissa Wenner. Publisher
978-0-9815823-0-6

Finalist:
Papa's Problem by Patrick Kendrick 
Bluewater Press, LLC 
978-1-60452-018-7

Finalist:
The Bodyguard and the Rock Star by Christy Tillery French 
L&L Dreamspell 
978-1603180344

Finalist:
Phantom Island: Wind by Krissi Dallas 
AuthorHouse 
978-1438981798

Finalist:
Hindsight by Susan Lynn Perry 
iUniverse 
978-1-4401-4214-7

Finalist:
Rue de la Pompe: A Satiric Urban Fantasy by James Earle McCracken 
iUniverse 
978-0595485055

Fiction & Literature: Environmental/Green Fiction 

Winner:
In Memory of Central Park by Queenelle Minet 
Synergy Books 
ISBN: 978-1-934454-25-1

Finalist:
In the Company of Trees: a novel by Linda Audet 
iUniverse
978-0595489121

Finalist:
Hindsight by Susan Lynn Perry
iUniverse
978-1-4401-4214-7

Fiction & Literature: Fantasy/Sci-Fi

Winner:
Creataceous Dawn: 65 Million Years in the Past, the Journey Begins by L.M. Graziano and M.S.A. Graziano 
Leapfrog Press
ISBN: 978-0-9815148-3-3

Finalist:
Defenders of the Scroll by Shiraz
Self-Published 
978-0-9810135-0-3

Finalist: 
Forging Paradise - Book Two in Legends of the Four Races by E.A. Rappaport 
Owl King Publishing 
978-0-9789393-2-8
 
Finalist: 
His KingdomS Come by Robert Kiger 
Booksurge Publishing
978-1419695698

Finalist: 
If I Were You by L. Ron Hubbard 
Galaxy Press 
978-1-59212-359-9
 
Finalist: 
Mission to the Stars: Book One: The Search for FTL by Ted Iverson 
iUniverse 
978-1440133886

Finalist:
Path of the Chosen by J.Y. Cheung 
Montage Group, LLC 
978-0-9815539-8-6

Finalist:
Rise of the Anakim: Tablets of Destiny by Adin Kachisi
AuthorHouse
978-1438944883

Fiction & Literature: Gay & Lesbian Fiction 

Winner:
Stupendous Commandments For My Child: A Gay Couple Confronts Parenthood and Religion, a novel by Jacob Clark 
iUniverse 
ISBN: 978-0-595-50032-1

Finalist:
Renaissance Killer by Christopher Poole 
Author House 
978-1-4343-6448-7

Finalist: 
Wolvire by Samuel Alexander
iUniverse
978-0595450367

Fiction & Literature: General Fiction 

Winner:
A Circle of Souls by Preetham Grandhi
Cedar Fort, Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-59955-235-4

Finalist:
A Boardwalk Story by J. Louis Yampolsky
Plexus Publishing, Inc.
978-0-937548-72-1

Finalist:
Everything Hurts by Bill Scheft
Simon & Schuster
978-1-4165-9934-0

Finalist:
That Demon Life by Lowell Mick White 
Gival Press, LLC 
978-1-928589-43-3

Finalist:
The Bottom of the Sky by William C. Pack
Riverbend Publishing 
978-1-60639-003-0
 
Finalist:
The Chimera Seed by Matthew Tully 
Comfort Publishing
978-1-935361-32-9

Finalist:
Webs of Power by Darlene Quinn
Emerald Book Company
978-1934572-05-4

Fiction & Literature: Historical Fiction 

Winner:
The King's Daughter: A Novel of the First Tudor Queen by Sandra Worth
Berkley
ISBN: 978-0425221440

Finalist:
A Land Beyond Ravens: Book 4 of the Macsen's Treasure Series by Kathleen Cunningham Guler 
Bardsong Press 
978-0966037166

Finalist:
KINSHIP: A Story of the Kinneys, An English/American Family by Roger L. Kinney 
Superior Publishing Co.
978-0-615-21250-0

Finalist:
Lady of the Roses: A Novel of the Wars of the Roses by Sandra Worth
Berkley
978-0425219143

Finalist:
Power's Garden by Dianne Ebertt Beeaff
Five Star Publications 
978-1-58985-124-5

Finalist:
The Cave of Storms by Patricia Weenolsen
Rubythroat Press, LLC
978-1-935420-05-7

Finalist:
The Court-Martial of Charlie Newell by Gerard Shirar
iUniverse
978-0-595-44491-5

Finalist:
The General and Monaville, Texas by Joe G. Bax
Greenleaf Book Company
978-1-935472-24-5

Finalist:
Leviathan's Master: The Wreck of the World's Largest Sailing Ship by David M. Quinn
iUniverse
978-1440155352

Fiction & Literature: Horror 

Winner:
Midnight Revelations: Vol 1 in the Dark Whispers Series by Karen M. Bence
SterlingHouse Publisher, Inc.
ISBN: 978-1563154140

Finalist:
anoxic zone by John G. Rees 
Black Water Books 
978-0-578-01832-4

Finalist:
gather the weeds by Patrick Kilgallon 
AuthorHouse 
1-4184-4638-6

Finalist: 
The Grandmaster by Peter A. Balaskas 
Bards and Sages Press
978-0-6151-4743-7

Finalist:
Tortured Skin by James C. Gillen 
Kerlak Publishing 
978-0-9788777-8-1

Finalist:
Vampire Resurrection by Carlotta G. Holton 
SterlingHouse 
978-1-56-315419-5

Fiction & Literature: Literary Fiction 

Winner:
Digger, Dogface, Brownjob, Grunt by Gary Prisk 
Cougar Creek Press 
ISBN: 978-0-615-25343-5

Finalist:
A Bomb Shelter Romance by Patrick M. Garry 
Inkwater Press
978-1-59299-345-1

Finalist:  
Angel Park: A Novel by Patricia Kokinos 
iUniverse Star 
978-1-935278-55-9

Finalist: 
Berlin by Michael Mirolla 
Leapfrog Press 
978-0-9815148-1-9

Finalist: 
Sea Changes by Gail Graham 
Jade Phoenix Publishing 
978-0692001004

Finalist: 
The Canaan Creed by L.P. Hoffman 
Hope Springs Media 
978-1-935375-00-5

Finalist:
The End of the Straight and Narrow by David McGlynn 
Southern Methodist University Press 
978-0-87074-550-8

Finalist:
The Ghost Trap by K. Stephens
Leapfrog Press
978-0-9815148-7-1

Finalist:
The Love Song of Monkey by Michael A. Graziano 
Leapfrog Press
978-0-9815148-0-2

Fiction & Literature: Multicultural Fiction 

Winner:
Gray Rainbow Journey: A Novel by K.B. Schaller 
OakTara Publishers 
ISBN: 978-1-60290-087-5

Finalist:
Numenon by Sandy Nathan 
Vilasa Press 
978-0976280927

Finalist:
Path of the Chosen by J.Y. Cheung 
Montage Group, LLC 
978-0-9815539-8-6

Finalist:  
Rankin Inlet: A Novel by Mara Feeney 
Gaby Press 
978-0-9819319-5-1

Finalist:
Saffron Dreams by Shaila Abdullah 
Modern History Press 
978-1932690736

Finalist:  
Land of Men by Edward Muesch 
iUniverse 
978-0-595-52643-7

Fiction & Literature: Mystery/Suspense 

Winner:
Wyatt's Revenge by H. Terrell Griffin 
Oceanview Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-933515-53-5

Finalist: 
Heir of Suspicion by James Hensal 
Advocate House 
978-0-918933-1-0

Finalist: 
Quiet Teacher: A Xenon Pearl Martial Arts Thriller by Arther Rosenfeld 
YMAA Publication Center, Inc. 
978-1-59439-126-2

Finalist:
A Circle of Souls by Preetham Grandhi 
Cedar Fort, Inc. 
978-1-59955-235-4

Finalist: 
Bahama Burnout by Don Bruns 
Oceanview Publishing 
978-1-933515-20-5

Finalist: 
Gray Rainbow Journey: A Novel by K.B. Schaller 
OakTara Publishers 
978-1-60290-087-5

Finalist: 
Stuff To Spy For by Don Bruns 
Oceanview Publishing 
978-1-933515-22-9

Finalist: 
The Test by Patricia Gussin 
Oceanview Publishing 
978-1-933515-19-9

Finalist:
Tommy Gun Tango by Brant Randall & Bruce Cook
Capital Crime Press
978-0979996030

Fiction & Literature: New Age Fiction 

Winner:
The Happy Soul Industry by Steffan Postaer 
Inkwater Press
ISBN: 978-1-59299-352-9

Finalist:
Changing Planes: A Metaphysical Fiction by Laurie J. Brenner 
Create Space 
978-1438232997

Finalist:
Numenon by Sandy Nathan
Vilasa Press
978-0976280927

Finalist:
Repeat Business by Joe Carufe
Inkwater Press
978-1-59299-368-0

Finalist:
Rise of the Anakim: Tablets of Destiny by Adin Kachisi
AuthorHouse
978-1438944883

Finalist:
The Christos Revelations by Daniel Brako
Hillinger
978-0958049115

Fiction & Literature: Religious Fiction 

Winner:
The Purple Culture by Stephen Boehrer 
Oceanview Publishing 
ISBN: 978-1-933515-24-3

Finalist: 
Gray Rainbow Journey: A Novel by K.B. Schaller 
OakTara Publishers 
978-1-60290-087-5

Finalist: 
Miriam by George E. Warner 
Tate Publishing Company 
978-1-60604-529-9

Finalist:
The Happy Soul Industry by Steffan Postaer 
Inkwater Press 
978-1-59299-352-9

Finalist: 
The Second Cycle by Alan Richards 
Emerald Book Company 
978-1-934572-13-9

Finalist: 
Seek Ye First by Eric Mein 
Booksurge Publishing 
978-1-4392-1251-6
 
Finalist: 
The All-American King by Kent Krause 
iUniverse 
978-1-4401-1129-7

Fiction & Literature: Romance

Winner:
Fire at Midnight by Lisa Marie Wilkinson 
Medallion Press 
ISBN: 978-1933836546

Finalist:
Cause and Conscience (A Milford Haven Novel, Book Four) by Mara Purl 
Haven Books
978-1-58436-004-9

Finalist:
Coming Down to Earth by Sharon Edwards
Aviva Publishing
978-1-890427-24-5

Finalist:
Lady of the Roses: A Novel of the Wars of the Roses by Sandra Worth 
Berkley
978-0425219143

Finalist:
(W)hole by Ruth Madison
iUniverse
978-1-440135415

Finalist:
The Sultan's Favorite by Anne Burnside
iUniverse
978-1-4401-1907-1

Fiction & Literature: Short Story Fiction 

Winner:
Dangerous Places by Perry Glasser 
BkMk Press, University of Missouri-Kansas City 
ISBN: 978-1-886157-69-9

Finalist: 
Desert Heat, Desert Cold and Other Tales of the West by Charlie Steel 
Condor Publishing, Inc. 
978-1-931079-06-8

Finalist: 
Homicide Survivors Picnic and Other Stories by Lorraine M. López 
BkMk Press, University of Missouri-Kansas City 
978-1-886157-72-9

Finalist: 
Tales from a Goth Librarian by Kimberly Richardson 
Kerlak Publishing 
978-0-9823745-1-1

Finalist: 
The Slow Vanishing by Maureen Sherbondy
Main Street Rag/Mint Hill Books 
978-1-59948-186-9

Finalist:
The Thundergods' Gold & House of the Fire Demon by William N. Edwards
Milrose Publications
978-0-9700575-2-3

Finalist: 
21 Bizarre Short Stories by José Cepeda Garcia 
Outskirts Press 
978-1-4327-2221-0

Finalist: 
Alaskans: Stories by Tanyo Ravicz 
iUniverse 
978-0-595-44789-3

Fiction & Literature: Thriller/Adventure 

Winner:
Dead Air: A Sammy Greene Thriller by Deborah Shlian and Linda Reid 
Oceanview Publishing 
ISBN: 978-1-933515-50-2

Finalist:
Peak Experience: A Novel by Bud Connell 
ARC Publishers 
978-0615233048

Finalist:
Shakedown by Andie Ryan 
Lenox Road Publishing 
978-1-935365-04-4

Finalist:
Sniper Bid by Rick Robinson
Headline Books 
978-0-929915-85-2

Finalist:
Soul Intent by Dennis Batchelder
NetLeaves
978-0979805622

Finalist: 
The Nadjik Pheromone by Michael Kenneth Hemp 
The History Company 
978-0-941425-03-2

Finalist:
This Way Madness Comes by Robert Alan 
Cycad Press
978-0-9817962-4-6

Fiction & Literature: Visionary Fiction 

Winner:
ReBecoming: The Way of Opportunity by J.R. Maxon 
Dassana Press LLC 
ISBN: 978-0-9815201-5-5

Finalist:
The Change Artist by Carla Rieger 
Anand Publishing 
978-0-9688272-8-4

Finalist:
The Dog of the World by S.E. Karsnick
Breathing River
978-0-615-20229-7

Finalist:
Uncommon Reason: A Novel of Peace in a Time of Conflict, Turmoil, and Terror by Colin D. Mallard 
Sat Nam Imprints Wordkeepers Inc 
978-0-9795315-1-4

Finalist:
Hindsight by Susan Lynn Perry 
iUniverse 
978-1-4401-4214-7

Finalist:
Rue de la Pompe: A Satiric Urban Fantasy by James Earle McCracken 
iUniverse
978-0595485055

Fiction & Literature: Western

Winner:
Ride for Justice by John W. Harte 
iUniverse 
ISBN: 978-0-595-69850-9

Finalist:
Branded Outlaw by L. Ron Hubbard 
Galaxy Press
978-1-59212-258-5

Finalist:
Counting the Cost by Liz Adair 
Inglestone Publishing 
978-0-9778814-6-8

Finalist: 
Cowgirl Dreams by Heidi M. Thomas 
Treble Heart Books 
978-1-932695-83-0

Finalist:
Desert Heat, Desert Cold and Other Tales of the West by Charlie Steel 
Condor Publishing, Inc.
978-1-931079-06-8

Finalist:
Dry Gulch by Judith Parr Simmons 
Peacock Publishing 
978-0-941971-20-1

Finalist: 
Lee and Eli's Quest by WC Hargis 
Outskirts Press 
978-1-4327-3373-5

Finalist:
Sheepeater: To Cry for a Vision by Joseph L. Dorris
iUniverse 
978-0595509157

Fiction & Literature: Young Adult Fiction 

Winner: 
Elijah's Coin: A Lesson for Life by Steve O'Brien 
A & N Publishing 
978-0-9820735-4-4

Finalist:
The Day After Tomorrow by Sandee Sgarlata 
AC Publishing
978-0-9800824-2-5

Finalist:
The Purloined Boy by Mortimus Clay 
Finster Press 
978-0-9821598-0-4

Finalist:
Phantom Island: Wind by Krissi Dallas 
AuthorHouse 
978-1438981798

Finalist: 
The Enchanted Amulet: The Chronicles of Peralucia by Christian Ainley 
AuthorHouse 
978-1-4389-5903-0

Gay & Lesbian: Non-Fiction 

Winner:
Loving Ourselves: The Gay and Lesbian Guide to Self-Esteem by Kimeron Hardin, Ph.D.
Alyson Books 
ISBN: 978-1593500450

Finalist: 
Forgiving Troy: A True Story of Murder, Mental Illness and Recovery by Thom Bierdz 
Thom Bierdz Inc. 
978-1-615394852

Finalist: 
Leaving My Found Eden: A Poetography Collection by Ron. L. Zheng 
Literary Road Press 
978-1-934037-47-8

Finalist: 
The Out Traveler: Atlanta by Jordan McAuley and Matt Burkhalter
Alyson Books
978-1593501020

Gift & Specialty Books

Winner:
Cocktail Boothby's American Bartender: The New Anchor Distilling Edition by William T. Boothby, edited by David Burkhart 
Anchor Distilling 
ISBN: 978-0-9822473-3-4

Finalist:
Celebrate Advent: 25 Legends by Judith Vicary Swisher 
Rogers Press 
978-0-615-21795-6

Finalist: 
Chemo and Me: My Hair Loss Experience written and illustrated by Tani Miller
American Cancer Society 
978-1-60443-009-7

Finalist: 
Legs Talk: A Modern Girl's Dating Tale by D.E. Boone 
Global Force Media LLC 
978-0-9797453-4-8

Finalist: 
Pearls of Wellness: 52 Inspirations to Achieve a Peaceful Body, Mind, and Spirit by Laura Bank 
Health Angels 
978-0-9816507-0-8
 
Finalist:
Rose O'Neill: The Girl Who Loved to Draw by Linda Brewster 
Boxing Day Books 
978-0-9798332-3-6

Finalist:
Somewhere in Thyme: Recipes for the Vintage Lifestyle by Kathy Thiessen 
Heart to Heart Publishing, Inc. 
978-0-97428-063-9

Health: Addiction/Recovery 

Winner:
Wisdom for Today Along Recovery Lane: Daily Readings for Persons in Recovery that are Using the Twelve Step Program by John S. 
AuthorHouse 
ISBN: 978-1-4389-2385-7

Finalist: 
Dancing With the Devil: A mother's heartbreaking journey through her daughter's drug addiction by Jacqueline Brown 
AuthorHouse 
978-1-4389-3294-1

Health: Aging/50+ 

Winner:
BrainFit for Life: A User's Guide to Life Long Brain Health and Fitness by Simon J. Evans and Paul R. Burghardt
RiverPointe Publications
ISBN: 978-0-9817258-0-2

Finalist:
Beer Belly Blues: What Every Aging Man and the Women in His Life Need to Know by Brad King 
Abundant Health Systems 
978-098106420-8

Finalist:
Blessed is She: Elder Care - Women's Stories of Choice, Challenge and Commitment by Nanette J. Davis, Ph.D. 
House of Harmony Press 
978-1-60145-466-9

Finalist: 
But I Don't Want Elder Care! Helping Your Parents Stay As Strong As They Can As Long As They Can by Terry Lynch 
The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People 
978-0-9770179-6-6

Finalist: 
The Happy Body: The Simple Science of Nutrition, Exercise, and Relaxation by Aniela and Jerzy Gregorek 
Jurania Press 
978-0982403815

Health: Alternative Medicine 

Winner:
How to Use Herbs, Nutrients, and Yoga in Mental Health Care by Richard P. Brown MD, Patricia L. Gerbarg MD, Philip R. Muskin MD 
W.W. Norton 
ISBN: 978-0-393-70525-6

Finalist: 
American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Complementary and Alternative Cancer Therapies, Second Edition by the experts at the American Cancer Society 
American Cancer Society 
978-0-944235-71-3

Finalist: 
Beer Belly Blues: What Every Aging Man and the Women in His Life Need to Know by Brad King 
Abundant Health Systems 
978-098106420-8

Finalist: 
Journeys: Stories Our Bodies Can Tell by James Nemec, LMT, CST-D 
CraniOcean Media 
978-0-9792805-1-1

Finalist: 
Seven Minutes to Natural Pain Release: Pain is a Choice and Suffering is Optional - WHEE for Tapping Your Pain Away by Daniel J. Benor, MD 
Wholistic Healing Publications 
978-0981972909

Finalist: 
Simply Chinese Medicine: A Beginner's Guide to Natural Healing & Well-Being by Dr. Aihan Kuhn, C.M.D. DIPL. OBT 
YMAA Publication Center, Inc. 
978-1-59439-124-8

Finalist: 
Yoga for Movement Disorders: Rebuilding Strength, Balance and Flexibility For Parkinson's Disease and Dystonia by Renee Le Verrier 
Merit Publishing International, Inc. 
978-1-873413-53-1

Health: Cancer 

Winner:
American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Complementary and Alternative Cancer Therapies, Second Edition by the experts at the American Cancer Society 
American Cancer Society 
ISBN: 978-0-944235-71-3

Finalist:
Chemo and Me: My Hair Loss Experience written and illustrated by Tani Miller 
American Cancer Society 
978-1-60443-009-7

Finalist:
The Anti-Cancer Cookbook: How to Cut Your Risk with the Most Powerful, Cancer-Fighting Foods by Julia B. Greer, MD, MPH 
Sunrise River Press 
978-0-9624814-9-9

Finalist:
What if You Could Skip the Cancer? by Katrina Bos 
Nelson Publishing and Marketing 
978-193391639-2

Finalist: 
Rebirth: A Leukemia Survivor's Journal of Healing during Chemotherapy Bone Marrow Transplant, and Recovery by Deborah Ludwig 
Xlibris 
978-1-4363-8569-5

Health: Death & Dying 

Winner:
The Art of Death Midwifery: An Introduction and Beginner's Guide by Joellyn St. Pierre, D. DIV. 
Booksurge 
ISBN: 978-1-4392-2906-4

Finalist: 
"Where Do We Go?" by James F. Weinsier, illustrated by Cliff Beaman 
Wondrous Publications, LLC 
978-0-615-23805-0

Finalist: 
55 Ways to Save Money on…a Funeral! by Sylvia L. Loner
Prince Publishing Empire 
978-0-9815575-5-7

Finalist:
Dying A Natural Passage by Denys Cope, RN, BSN 
Three Whales Publishing, LLC 
978-0-9787506-5-7

Finalist: 
Dying: Finding Comfort and Guidance in a Story of a Peaceful Passing by Judy K. Underwood, Ph.D. 
Odyssey Ink 
978-0-9794315-1-7

Finalist: 
Journeys of Heartache and Grace: Conversations and Life Lessons from Young People with Serious Illnesses by Dr. Melody Chatelle 
LangMarc Publishing 
1-880292-34-3

Finalist: 
Moments with Baxter: Comfort and Love from the World's Best Therapy Dog by Melissa Joseph 
Sage Press 
978-0-9818813-0-0

Finalist: 
Your Legacy of Love: Realize the Gift in Goodbye by Gemini Adams 
Live Consciously 
978-0615193757

Health: Diet & Weight Loss 

Winner:
The Body Love Manual: How to Love the Body You Have as You Create the Body You Want by Elizabeth "Lily" Hills 
Peaceful Planet Publishing, Inc. 
ISBN: 978-0-9819388-0-6

Finalist: 
A Christian Woman's Journal to Weight Loss: A 52-Week Guide to Losing Weight With The Word by Patricia Thomas 
The Elevator Group 
978-0-9820384-0-6

Finalist: 
Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat: How to Break Your Eat-Repent-Repeat Cycle by Michelle May, M.D. 
Greenleaf Book Group 
978-1-60832-003-5

Finalist: 
Lose the Diet – Transform your body by connecting with your soul by Kathy Balland 
Blissful Publications, LLC 
978-0-9821831-0-6

Finalist:
Stop Overeating Today! 33 Tips That Will Change Your Life by Camille McConnell
Avelyn Publishing 
978-0984153701

Finalist:
The Happy Body: The Simple Science of Nutrition, Exercise, and Relaxation by Aniela and Jerzy Gregorek 
Jurania Press 
978-0982403815

Health: Exercise & Fitness 

Winner:
The Happy Body: The Simple Science of Nutrition, Exercise, and Relaxation by Aniela and Jerzy Gregorek 
Jurania Press 
ISBN: 978-0982403815

Finalist:
8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back by Esther Gokhale 
Pendo Press 
978-0-9793036-0-9

Finalist:
Conquer Back and Neck Pain: Walk It Off! A Spine Doctor's Proven Solutions for Finding Relief without Pills or Surgery by Mark D. Brown, MD, PhD 
Sunrise River Press
978-1-934716-01-4

Finalist:
Proud Parents' Guide to Raising Athletic, Balanced, and Coordinated Kids: A Lifetime of Benefit in Just 10 Minutes A Day by Karen Ronney 
Thomas Nelson
978-0-7852-2822-6

Finalist:
Yoga in No Time at All: How to practice yoga in your daily life for improved flexibility of mind and body by Joel DiGirolamo
PranaPower, LLC
978-0-9770884-6-1

Health: General 

Winner:
Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat: How to Break Your Eat-Repent-Repeat Cycle by Michelle May, M.D. 
Greenleaf Book Group 
ISBN: 978-1-60832-003-5

Finalist:
A Heart Too Good to Die: A Shocking Story of Sudden Cardiac Arrest by Jeremy Whitehead 
Booklocker 
978-1-601454089

Finalist: 
Autism ABC by Dr. Sherry L. Meinberg, illustrations by Rachael Mahaffey 
BookSurge 
978-1-439202050

Finalist: 
Beer Belly Blues: What Every Aging Man and the Women in His Life Need to Know by Brad King 
Abundant Health Systems 
978-098106420-8

Finalist:
Critical Conditions: The Essential Hospital Guide To Get Your Loved One Out Alive by Martine Ehrenclou, MA 
Lemon Grove Press, LLC 
978-0-9815240-0-9

Finalist: 
Pain Is Not A Disease by Dr. Agostino Villani 
Broad View Publishing 
978-0-981584-2-6

Finalist: 
Sound Advice: Music's Effect on Life, Health and Happiness by Rick Notter 
Booksurge Publishing 
978-1439203804

Finalist:
Taming the Tiger: Your first year with Diabetes by William "Lee" Dubois 
Red Blood Cell Books 
978-0-9822257-1-4
 
Finalist:
The Not So Patient Advocate: How to Get the Health Care You Need Without Fear or Frustration by Ellen Menard 
Bardolf & Company 
978-0-9778199-6-6

Health: Medical Reference 

Winner:
Pain Is Not A Disease by Dr. Agostino Villani 
Broad View Publishing 
ISBN: 978-0-981584-2-6

Finalist: 
Aim Your Brain® at USMLE Step 1: The Ultimate System for Mastering Multiple-Choice Exams by Mary K. Miller, Pharm.D.,M.D. 
Ideas2Pen Publishing Company, LLC 
TBA

Finalist:
The Medical Tourism Travel Guide: Your Complete Reference to Top-Quality, Low-Cost Dental, Cosmetic, Medical Care & Surgery Overseas by Paul Gahlinger, MD PhD
Sunrise River Press 
978-1-934716-00-7

Finalist: 
Travel Nurse Insights: A Window to the World of Travel Nursing by Barry W. Padgett with Donna E. Padgett, RN, BSN, Traveler 
Buffalo Nickel Publishing LLC 
978-0-9821149-0-2

Finalist:
Travel Nurse's Bible (A Guide to Everything on Travel Nursing) by David Morrison
David Morrison
978-0-578-00814-1

Health: Men's Health 

Winner:
Beer Belly Blues: What Every Aging Man and the Women in His Life Need to Know by Brad King 
Abundant Health Systems
ISBN: 978-098106420-8

Health: Organizers & Planners

Winner:
Your First Year with Diabetes: What to do, month by month, written and illustrated by Theresa Garnero, APRN, BC-ADM, MSN, CDE 
American Diabetes Assocation 
ISBN: 978-1-58040-301-6

Finalist: 
Remedy Eldercide, Restore Elderpride by Jerry L. Rhoads 
iUniverse
978-0-595-48167-5

Health: Psychology/Mental Health 

Winner:
Fulfillment Using Real Conscience: Practical Guide for Psychological and Spiritual Wellness by N.S. Xavier, M.D. 
Authorhouse 
ISBN: 978-1-4389-6728-8

Finalist: 
Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat: How to Break Your Eat-Repent-Repeat Cycle by Michelle May, M.D. 
Greenleaf Book Group 
978-1-60832-003-5

Finalist: 
It's All Part of the Dance: Finding Happiness in an Upside Down World by Alan Gettis, Ph.D. 
Goodman Beck Publishing 
978-0-9798755-3-3

Finalist: 
Living with Intensity, edited by Susan Daniels, Ph.D. & Michael M. Piechowski, Ph.D. 
Great Potential Press
978-0910707893

Finalist: 
Out of Focus…Again: A Journey from Depression to Recovery though Courage, Love and Commitment by Ann Kochenberger 
Morgan James Publishing 
978-1-60037-444-9

Finalist:
Poisoned Love by Melanie Cane, M.D.
Bascom Hill Publishing Group
978-1-935098-11-9

Finalist: 
Pregnant on Prozac by Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D. 
Globe Pequot Press 
978-0-7627-4940-9

Finalist:
The Way of the Image by Yoram Kaufmann 
Zahav Books Inc.
978-1-935184-00-3

Finalist:
What if You Could Skip the Cancer? by Katrina Bos
Nelson Publishing and Marketing / Ferne Press 
978-193391639-2

Health: Reference 

Winner:
Highway Hypodermics: On The Road Again by Epstein LaRue, RN, BS 
Star Publish, LLC 
ISBN: 978-1935188025

Health: Sexuality/Sex 

Winner:
Seductive Delusions: How Everyday People Catch STDs by Jill Grimes, M.D. 
The John Hopkins University Press 
ISBN: 978-0-8018-9066-6

Health: Women's Health 

Winner:
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic by Sherrie J. Palm 
AEG Publishing Group, Inc. 
ISBN: 978-1-60693-965-9

History: Ancient 

Winner:
The Bible Dilemma: Historical contradictions, misquoted statements, failed prophecies and oddities in the Bible by M.L. Gutierrez 
Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 978-160844-021-4

Finalist: 
Looking for Camelot - A New Hypothesis by Eve Wood-Langford 
Grosvenor House Publishing
978-1-906210-17-5

Finalist: 
The Enchanted Amulet: The Chronicles of Peralucia by Christian Ainley 
AuthorHouse 
978-1-4389-5903-0

History: General 

Winner:
A Dream, A Journey, A Community: A Nostalgic Look at Jewish Businesses in and Around Atlantic City, edited by Leo B. Schoffer 
ComteQ Publishing 
ISBN: 978-1-935232-02-5

Finalist: 
MODOC: The Tribe that Wouldn't Die by Cheewa James 
Naturegraph, Inc. 
0-87961-275-4
 
Finalist: 
Old Farm: A History by Jerry Apps with photographs by Steve Apps 
Wisconsin Historical Society Press 
978-0-87020-406-7

Finalist:
The Bible Dilemma: Historical contradictions, misquoted statements, failed prophecies and oddities in the Bible by M.L. Gutierrez 
Dog Ear Publishing 
978-160844-021-4

History: Media/Entertainment 

Winner:
Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History by Manny Pacheco 
Book Publishers Network 
ISBN: 978-1-935359-16-6

Finalist: 
Heroes, Villains, Dames & Disasters: 150 Years of Front-Page Stories from the Rocky Mountain News by Michael Madigan 
MadIdeas, LLC 
978-0-9823775-0-5

Finalist: 
Knoxville's WIVK by Ed Hooper 
Arcadia Publishers 
978-0738567037

Finalist:
Roots of the 1969 Woodstock Festival: The Backstory to "Woodstock" by Weston Blelock and Julia Blelock 
WoodstockArts 
978-0967926858

History: Military 

Winner:
Sacred Ground: A Tribute To America's Veterans by Tom Ruck 
Regnery Publishing 
ISBN: 978-1-59698-524-7

Finalist: 
Baghdad FTU: The True Story of a Contractor on the Battlefield by A.G. Matheny 
Concierge Publishing 
978-0981903422
 
Finalist: 
Come In, Swanee Leader: The Thirty Three Month Odyssey of an LST in the 1950s by Jim Staley 
Good Buy Sweet Prints 
978-0-9816311-0-3

Finalist: 
Experimental & Prototype U.S. Air Force Jet Fighters by Dennis R. Jenkins & Tony R. Landis 
Specialty Press 
978-1-58007-111-6

Finalist:
Interrogation of Morals by Jason Meszaros
Self-Published 
978-0-615-31234-7

Finalist: 
Promises to Keep: The Untold Story of a Family Trapped in War-Torn Italy by Thomas F. Dwyer 
iUniverse 
978-0-595-52900-1

Finalist
The Forgotten: The Forgotten "Flag, The Forgotten "War", The Forgotten "Victory: Volume One by William A. Cummins 
CAI Publishing 
978-0-978776619

Finalist: 
The Whole Damned World: New Mexico Aggies at War 1941-1945 - World War II Correspondence of Dean Daniel B. Jett, edited by Martha Shipman Andrews 
Rio Grande Books 
978-1-890689-51-3

History: Political 

Winner:
JFK and the Unspeakable: Why He Died and Why It Matters by James W. Douglass 
Orbis Books 
ISBN: 978-1-57075-755-6

Finalist:
1960: LBJ vs JFK vs Nixon: The Epic Campaign that Forged Three Presidents by David Pietrusza 
Union Square Press 
978-1402761140

History: United States

Winner:
The President's House: A History by William Seale 
White House Historical Association 
978-1-931917-02-5

Finalist: 
A Toast for You and Me: America's Participation, Sacrifice and Victory - Volume II by Robert C. Valentine 
Dig-Cam Publishing 
1-880633-84-2

Finalist: 
California Olive Pioneers: Early Essays on Olives & Olive Oil by the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science
Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science 
978-0-9816345-1-7

Finalist:
Education in the 50 States: A Deskbook of the History of State Constitutions and Laws About Education by The Institute for Educational Equity and Opportunity
Institute for Educational Equity and Opportunity 
978-0-615-23520-2
 
Finalist:
Jack Hinson's One-Man War by Tom C. McKenney 
Pelican Publishing 
978-1589806405

Finalist:
Railroad 1869: Along the Historic Union Pacific by Eugene Arundel Miller
Antelope-Press
978-0-9728511-3-8

Finalist: 
Sacred Ground: A Tribute To America's Veterans by Tom Ruck 
Regnery Publishing
978-1-59698-524-7

Finalist:
Strange But True, America: Weird Tales from All 50 States by John Hafnor, illustrated by Dale Crawford 
Lone Pine Productions 
978-0-9648175-5-5

History: World 

Winner:
The Story of Spain: The Dramatic History of Europe's Most Fascinating Country by Mark R. Williams 
Golden Era Books 
ISBN: 978-0-9706969-3-9

Home: Decorating/Interior Design 

Winner:
Decorating To Go by Adrienne Nappi & Robin Bernard 
Creative Homeowner 
ISBN: 978-1-58011-458-5

Finalist:
Set the Stage for a Sale: Secrets to make your city dwelling irresistible, attract home shoppers, and sell fast in any market by Ilaria Barion 
IB Publishing
978-0-615-27232-0

Finalist: 
Feng Shui with Attitude: Jump-Start Your Joy by Ingrid Binder Hauck 
Room for Success Press 
978-0-9810231-0-6


Home: Gardening 

Winner:
3-step Vegetable Gardening by Steve Mercer 
Creative Homeowner 
ISBN: 978-1-58011-407-3

Finalist: 
The Grocery Garden: How Busy People Can Grow Cheap Food by Elise Cooke 
Outskirts Press 
978-1-4327-2395-8

Home: General 

Winner:
Deck Designs, 3rd Edition: Great Ideas From Top Deck Designers by Steve Cory 
Creative Homeowner 
ISBN: 978-1-58011-433-2

Finalist:
…experiencing home…a guide to finding joy in your home by Jon R. Rentfrow 
Zajan Publishing 
978-0-98182-810-7

Finalist:
Set the Stage for a Sale: Secrets to make your city dwelling irresistible, attract home shoppers, and sell fast in any market by Ilaria Barion 
IB Publishing 
978-0-615-27232-0

Home: Green Living 

Winner:
The Grocery Garden: How Busy People Can Grow Cheap Food by Elise Cooke
Outskirts Press 
ISBN: 978-1-4327-2395-8

Home: Reference 

Winner:
Set the Stage for a Sale: Secrets to make your city dwelling irresistible, attract home shoppers, and sell fast in any market by Ilaria Barion 
IB Publishing 
ISBN: 978-0-615-27232-0

Humor

Winner:
Everything Hurts by Bill Scheft 
Simon & Schuster 
ISBN: 978-1-4165-9934-0

Finalist: 
Deedee Divine's Totally Skewed Guide to Life by Diana Estill 
Corncob Press, an Imprint of Totally Skewed Productions 
978-0-9799708-1-8
 
Finalist: 
It Happened in School: 50 Stories of Actual Classroom/Athletic Field Happenings Bound to Put A Smile on Your Face by Bob Crosby 
Greenleaf Book Group, LLC 
978-1-934572-15-3

Finalist:
Party Thru College: A Complete Manuel on How to Waster Your Student Loans on a 4-Year, Self-Indulgent Journey to Nowhere by Dennis Bruce 
Venture House Press 
978-0-9821435-3-7

Finalist:
Roastbeef's Promise by David Jerome 
Smackbooks.com 
978-0-981545912

Finalist: 
The Beautiful People & Other Aggravations by Rose Madeline Mula 
Pelican Publishing Company 
978-1-589806887

Language Guides 

Winner:
A Career in Language Translation: Insightful Information To Guide You in Your Journey as a Professional Translator by Carline Ferailleur-Dumoulin 
Authorhouse 
978-1-4389-4422-7

Law 

Winner:
Clearance & Copyright, 3rd Edition by Michael C. Donaldson 
Sillman-James Press 
ISBN: 978-1-879505-98-8

Finalist: 
Put It in Writing! Creating Agreements Between Family and Friends by Deborah Hutchison and Lynn Toler 
Sterling Publishers 
978-1-4027-5870-6

Multicultural Non-Fiction

Winner:
Poverty and Promise: One Volunteer's Experience of Kenya by Cindi Brown 
Just One Voice 
ISBN: 978-0-9800620-0-7

Finalist: 
Adventure in Borneo: The True Story of One Man's Quest To Find The Bornean Peacock Pheasant by Jolan Durrah 
Pheasant Tale Productions 
978-0-9817001-0-6

Finalist:
Call Me Okaasan: Adventures in Multicultural Mothering by Suzanne Kamata 
Wyatt Mackenzie Publishing
978-1-932279-33-7

Finalist:
Herman The Jester and the ABC's of Art by Rafael Filion
AuthorHouse
978-1-4343-0396-7

Mythology & Folklore

Winner:
Ophelia's Oracle by Donna DeNomme and Tina Proctor 
Inlightened Source Publishing 
ISBN: 978-1-61539-958-1

Native American Studies 

Winner:
MODOC: The Tribe that Wouldn't Die by Cheewa James 
Naturegraph, Inc.
ISBN: 0-87961-275-4

Nature: Field Guides 

Winner:
Giant Lizards: The Definitive Guide to the National History, Care, and Breeding of Monitors, Iquanas, and Other Large Lizards (2nd Edition) by Robert George Sprackland, Ph.D. 
TFH Publications, Inc. 
ISBN: 978-0793805815

Finalist:
What Tree Is That? A guide to the more common trees found in North American by the Arbor Day Foundation
Arbor Day Foundation
978-0963465757

New Age: Non-Fiction 

Winner:
Seekers of the Soul: Seven Psychics and Intuitives Talk about Their Work, and the Lives That Led Them to It by Sherry Ward 
iUniverse 
ISBN: 978-0-595-49866-6

Finalist: 
Astrology Illumined: Revealing soul through astrology by Donna Mitchell-Moniak & Sara Traub 
Seeds of Light 
978-0-9783320-1-3

Finalist: 
Sacred Sight—In the Footsteps of Our Ancestors: A Journey of Self-Discovery by Gayanne Liberty 
AuthorHouse 
978-1-4343-7322-9

Finalist:
Seeking Soul Mates, Spirit Guides, and Past Lives by Richard Scheinberg 
Legwork Team 
978-0-5780-1866-9

Finalist:
There is an Answer: Living in the Post-Apocalyptic World by Candace Frazee 
Bunny House Books 
978-0-615-25275-9

Finalist: 
Unfinished Evolution: How a New Age Revival Can Change Your Life and Save the World by Teena Booth 
Scotalyn Press 
978-0-615-22972-0

Non-Fiction Narrative

Winner:
downTown U.S.A.: A Personal Journey with the Homeless by Susan Madden Lankford
Humane Exposures Publishing 
ISBN: 978-0-9792366-2-4

Finalist: 
Forgiving Troy: A True Story of Murder, Mental Illness and Recovery by Thom Bierdz 
Thom Bierdz Inc. 
978-1-615394852

Finalist: 
I Thought I Grew Up by Michelle Churchill
iUniverse 
978-1440136184

Finalist: 
I'd Give My Left Boob For That…Oh, Wait, I Already Did by Kimberly Fairchild 
iUniverse 
978-1440149795

Finalist: 
I'll Make Me a World; Bringing Wholeness to Fractured Lives after 9/11 by Bobby Austin
Beckham Publications Group
0-931761-98-0

Finalist:
Peanut Butter For Cupcakes: A True Story From the Great Depression by Donna Nordmark Aviles 
Wasteland Press 
978-1-60047-216-9

Finalist:
The Creative Epiphany: Gifted Minds, Grand Realizations, written and edited by Jo Ann Brown-Scott with 18 other contributing authors 
Booksurge
978-1439208861

Finalist:
The Twisted Path by Charlotte Goodwin 
Hideaway Press, Inc. 
978-0-9798348-0-6

Parenting/Family: Divorce 

Winner:
I Have the Right to Hear Happy Words by Jontie Hays, LCSW and Sarah Ulmer, illustrations by Lisa Conn - includes parent companion book entitled "Hey Parents! Your Kidz Think You Look Silly" 
be publishing 
ISBN: 978-0-615275-734

Parenting/Family: General 

Winner:
Raising Intuitive Children: Guide Your Children to Know and Trust Their Gifts by Caron B. Goode, Ed.D. and Tara Paterson 
New Page Books
ISBN: 978-1-60163-051-3

Finalist: 
7 Skills for Parenting Success by Laurie Berdahl, MD and Brian D. Johnson, Ph.D. 
Johnson-Berdahl FLP Publishing 
978-0-615-26556-8

Finalist:
Freeing Your Child from Negative Thinking: Powerful, Practical Strategies to Build a Lifetime of Resilience, Flexibility, and Happiness by Tamar E. Chansky, Ph.D. 
Da Capo Press/Lifelong Books 
978-0-7382-1185-5

Finalist:
Hope for Families of Children with Cancer by Lynda T. Young and Chaplain Johnathan Ward 
Kindred Press, LLC
978-0-9797800-1-1

Finalist:
Mommy, Draw Stars on My Tummy by Martine Groeneveld, art by Brad Kunkle 
PT Book Publishing
978-0982295908

Finalist:
Proud Parents' Guide to Raising Athletic, Balanced, and Coordinated Kids: A Lifetime of Benefit in Just 10 Minutes A Day by Karen Ronney 
Thomas Nelson
978-0-7852-2822-6

Finalist:
Stop the Struggle! Solutions for Parenting Gifted Tweens and Teens by Margit Crane, M.A., M.S., M.Ed.
Create Space
978-1442107762

Finalist:
The Momnificent! Life – Healthy and Balanced Living for Busy Moms by Lori Radun
Mom Coach Press, a Wyatt-MacKenzie Imprint 
978-0974383248

Finalist:
The Parent-Child Book Club: Connecting With Your Kids Through Reading by Melissa Stoller & Marcy Winkler 
HorizonLine Publishing 
978-0-9821870-0-5

Parenting/Family: Organizers & Planners 

Winner:
Sending Your Child to College: The Prepared Parent's Operational Manual by Marie Pinak Carr and her daughters: Katharine Carr, Ann Carr & Elizabeth Carr 
Dicmar Publishing 
ISBN: 978-0933165-16-8

Parenting/Family: Pregnancy & Childbirth 

Winner:
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley, Ann Keppler, Janelle Durham and April Bolding 
Meadowbrook Press 
ISBN: 978-07432-1241-0

Parenting/Family: Reference 

Winner:
Some of My Best Friends Are Books: Guiding Gifted Readers, Third Edition by Judith Wynn Halsted 
Great Potential Press 
ISBN: 978-0910707961

Finalist:
"Where Do We Go?" by James F. Weinsier, illustrated by Cliff Beaman 
Wondrous Publications, LLC 
978-0-615-23805-0

Finalist: 
Charter Schools: The Ultimate Handbook for Parents by Karin Piper 
Wyatt MacKenzie, Inc. 
978-1-932279-05-4

Finalist: 
Predators and Child Molesters: What Every Parent Needs to Know to Keep Kids Safe by Robin Sax 
Prometheus Books 
978-1-59102-712-6

Finalist: 
Proud Parents' Guide to Raising Athletic, Balanced, and Coordinated Kids: A Lifetime of Benefit in Just 10 Minutes A Day by Karen Ronney 
Thomas Nelson 
978-0-7852-2822-6

Finalist: 
Sending Your Child to College: The Prepared Parent's Operational Manual by Marie Pinak Carr and her daughters: Katharine Carr, Ann Carr & Elizabeth Carr 
Dicmar Publishing 
978-0933165-16-8

Finalist: 
She Doesn't Look Deaf by Corinne Cheatham
Llumina Press 
1-595260323

Finalist:
The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law: A Handbook for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals, Second Edition by Randy Chapman, Esq. 
The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People 
978-0-9770179-3-5

Performing Arts 

Winner:
World's Coolest Movie Star: The Complete 95 Films (and Legend) of Jean Gabin, Volume One by Charles Zigman 
Allenwood Press 
ISBN: 978-0-9799-722-0-1

Finalist:
World's Coolest Movie Star: The Complete 95 Films (and Legend) of Jean Gabin, Volume Two by Charles Zigman 
Allenwood Press 
978-0-9799-722-1-8

Photography: General 

Winner:
Eddie Adams: Vietnam by Alyssa Adams 
Umbrage Editions 
ISBN: 978-1884167966

Finalist: 
Adventure Photographer by James R. Holland 
A Bit of Boston Books 
978-0978863753

Finalist:
Curse of the Black Gold: 50 Years of Oil in the Niger Delta, photographs by Ed Kashi, edited by Michael Watts 
powerHouse Books
978-1-57687-426-4

Finalist:
Leaving My Found Eden: A Poetography Collection by Ron. L. Zheng 
Literary Road Press 
978-1-934037-47-8

Finalist: 
Sequences of Light: Selected Photographs 1980-2000 by Robert Eisenhauer 
Ivy House Publishing Group 
978-1-571974-81-5

Photography: Instructional/How-To 

Winner:
The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Book for Digital Photographers by Scott Kelby 
Kelby Media Group/New Riders 
ISBN: 978-0321580092

Finalist: 
The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book for Digital Photographers by Scott Kelby 
Kelby Media Group/New Riders 
978-0321555564

Finalist: 
The Digital Photography Book Volume 2 by Scott Kelby 
Kelby Media Group/New Riders 
978-0321524768

Finalist: 
The Digital Photography Book Volume 3 by Scott Kelby 
Kelby Media Group/Peachpit Press 
978-0-321-61765-1

Photography: Nature 

Winner:
Wild Hoofbeats: America's Vanishing Wild Horses by Carol Walker 
Painted Hills Publishing 
ISBN: 978-0-9817936-4-1

Finalist: 
Visions Underground: Carlsbad Caverns Through the Artist's Eye by Lois Manno 
Rio Grande Books 
978-1-890689-95-7

Photography: People 

Winner:
Hands at Work—Portraits and Profiles of People Who Work with Their Hands, photography by Summer Moon Scriver, stories by Iris Graville 
Heron Moon Press 
ISBN: 978-0-615-22018-5

Finalist:
Jazz from Row Six by Jean Germain 
New Chapter Publisher
978-09792012-7-1

Finalist: 
Portraits of Resilience: Holocaust Survivors of South Jersey, edited by Maryann McLoughlin, Ph.D. 
ComteQ Publishing 
978-0-9793771-7-4

Poetry: Anthologies 

Winner:
Silhouette: Bold Lines and Voices from WriteGirl, edited by Keren Taylor 
WriteGirl Publications 
ISBN: 978-0-9741251-8-3

Finalist: 
What I Did on My Summer Vacation by Bruce Lansky, illustrated by Stephen Carpenter 
Meadowbrook Press 
978-1-4169-7047-7

Poetry: Chapbook 

Winner:
A Concise Biography of Original Sin by John Samuel Tieman 
BkMk Press, University of Missouri-Kansas City 
ISBN: 978-1-886157-73-6

Finalist: 
She Wore Emerald Then: Reflections on Motherhood by Magdalena Ball and Carolyn Howard Johnson 
CreateSpace.com
978-1438263793

Poetry: General 

Winner:
Hearsay from Heaven and Hades: New Orleans Secrets of Sinners and Saints by TJ Fisher 
Morgana Press 
ISBN: 978-0-9773514-3-5

Finalist:
Days Life This Are Necessary: New and Selected Poems by Walter Bargen 
BkMk Press, University of Missouri-Kansas City 
978-1-886157-70-5

Finalist:
Nothing is Without Future by Piero Rivolta 
New Chapter Publisher 
978-0-9792012-3-3

Finalist: 
Raking the Hollow Bones by Bryan Jones
Bedbug Press
978-0-9771973-9-2

Finalist:
Tongue of War: From Pearl Harbor to Nagasaki by Tony Barnstone
BkMk Press, University of Missouri-Kansas City
978-1-886157-71-2

Finalist:
Voyeur by Rich Murphy
Gival Press, LLC
978-1-928589-48-8

Finalist: 
Origin: Poems from the crack of dawn by Paul Kiritsis 
iUniverse 
978-0595531684

Poetry: Inspirational 

Winner:
The Lotus Blooms: A Collection of Poems by Ramsundar Persad 
AuthorHouse 
ISBN: 978-1-4389-5850-7

Finalist: 
A View from the Quiet Corner: The Reflections of a Novice Poet by Alan A. Malizia
AuthorHouse 
978-1-4389-9108-5

Finalist:
Deep Breaths by Leo Shelton 
Tugson Press 
978-0-9791786-4-1

Finalist: 
D'liberate Ramblings by Leo Shelton 
Tugson Press 
978-0-9791786-3-4

Finalist:
Reflections of My Soul: Spiritual and Inspirational Poems by Dr. Mark Chapman, Jr.
AuthorHouse 
978-1-4389-5718-0

Finalist: 
The Alaskan "Midnight Sun" poems, lessons, collectable and memoirs of a North Slope Exposure by Nathan Leviticus Neal 
AuthorHouse 
978-1-4389-4576-7

Poetry: Religious 

Winner:
The Soldiers of the Cross: The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail by J. Laurence Stillwell 
Outskirts Press 
ISBN: 978-1-4327-3970-6

Finalist: 
A View from the Quiet Corner: The Reflections of a Novice Poet by Alan A. Malizia
AuthorHouse 
978-1-4389-9108-5

Finalist: 
The Gift of Love by LaShea A. Stanard 
iUniverse
978-1-4401-6309-8

Finalist: 
True Amazone by Fanny L. Tamegnon 
Authorhouse 
978-1-4343-7740-1

Poetry: Urban 

Winner:
Obamatyme: Election Poetry by Melodye Micëre Van Putten 
The Elevator Group 
ISBN: 978-1-9819719-5-7

Popular Culture 

Winner:
The Celebrity Black Book 2009 by Jordan McAuley 
Mega Niche Media 
ISBN: 978-1604870039

Finalist: 
From Krakow to Krypton: Jews and Comic Books by Arie Kaplan 
The Jewish Publication Society 
978-0-8276-0843-6

Finalist:
Roots of the 1969 Woodstock Festival: The Backstory to "Woodstock" by Weston Blelock and Julia Blelock 
WoodstockArts
978-0967926858

Finalist:
Secrets to Contacting Celebrities & Public Figures: 101 Ways to Reach the Rich & Famous by Jordan McAuley 
Mega Niche Media 
978-1-90487-001-5

Finalist:
The Seeker's Guide to Harry Potter: The Unauthorized Course by Geo Athena Trevarthen
O Books 
978-1-84694-093-4

Religion: Buddhism 

Winner:
Buddha in a Teacup: tales of enlightenment by Todd Walton 
Lost Coast Press
ISBN: 978-1882897-95-7

Religion: Christian Inspiration 

Winner:
Marriage 101: Building a Life Together by Faith by Jewell R. Powell 
Revell 
ISBN: 978-0-8007-3332-2

Finalist: 
…experiencing home…a guide to finding joy in your home by Jon R. Rentfrow 
Zajan Publishing 
978-0-98182-810-7

Finalist: 
Come to the Table: Food, Fellowship and a Celebration of God's Bounty by Benita Long
Thomas Nelson 
978-1401603854

Finalist: 
Crazy Faith: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives by Susan K. Williams Smith 
Judson Press 
978-0-8170-1531-2

Finalist: 
In All Things…Moral Reflections & Decisions on Life Issues: Acknowledging God's Answers to Daily Challenges by James J. Jackson
Tate Publishing Enterprises
978-1-60462-254-6

Finalist: 
The Gate of Beautiful: Stories, Songs and Reflections on Christian Life by Gerald Rasmussen 
Outskirts Press 
978-1-4327-2676-7

Finalist: 
Wealth Out of Ashes by Bode Ososami 
AuthorHouse 
978-1449000219

Religion: Christianity 

Winner:
The Flight of the Feathered Serpent by Armando Cosani 
Absolute Publishing Press 
ISBN: 978-0-9789864-1-4

Finalist: 
Big Picture of the Bible—New Testament by Lorna Daniels Nichols 
Winepress Publishing 
978-1-57921-928-4

Finalist: 
Do You Love Jehovah? God Almighty's Infinite Love & Wisdom to Propel You to Greatness by Shirley Cheng 
Dance with Your Heart! Publishing 
978-0578000794

Finalist:
Give God the Glory! Study Guide: Know God and DO the Will of God Concerning Your Life by Kevin Wayne Johnson 
Writing for the Lord Ministries, LLC
978-0-9705902-0-6

Finalist:
Miriam by George E. Warner 
Tate Publishing Company
978-1-60604-529-9

Religion: Comparative 

Winner:
Goddess Spirituality for the 21st Century: From Kabbalah to Quantum Physics by Judith Laura 
Booklocker/Open Sea 
ISBN: 978-1601453822

Religion: Eastern Religions 

Winner:
Something to Ponder: Reflections from Lao Tzu's "Tao Te Ching" by Colin D. Mallard, Ph.D. 
Advaita Gems Publishing 
ISBN: 978-0-9782053-1-7

Religion: General
 
Winner:
The Bible Dilemma: Historical contradictions, misquoted statements, failed prophecies and oddities in the Bible by M.L. Gutierrez 
Dog Ear Publishing 
ISBN: 978-160844-021-4

Finalist:
Choosing Honor: An American Woman's Search for God, Family and Country in an Age of Corruption by Mary T. Ficalora 
Avail Press
978-0-9799359-0-9

Finalist: 
Luna's Life: A Journey of Forgiveness and Triumph by Luna Kaufman 
Comteq Publishing 
978-1-935232-03-2

Finalist:
Miracles Among Us: A Look Insider the Lebanon Soup Kitchen by Nancey West
iUniverse 
978-0-595-52226-2

Finalist:
The Working Man's Guide to God, Eternity and Me by Anthony A. Lambert
RoseDog Books 
978-1-4349-9715-9

Religion: Prayer & Devotionals 

Winner:
Elogos: Daily Devotions for Down to Earth Disciples by Deb Grant 
Debra Grant
ISBN: 978-0-9824226-0-1

Finalist: 
Powerful Prayers for Everyday Living by Mark Linden O'Meara 
Soul Care Publishing 
978-0-9680459-9-2

Finalist:
The Butterfly Cometh: Putting the Color Back Into Life by Diana Webb 
Outskirts Press
978-1-4327-2897-7

Science: General
 
Winner:
Everyone's Guide to Atoms, Einstein, and the Universe by Robert L. Piccioni, Ph.D.
Real Science Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-9822780-7-9

Finalist: 
Nature's I.Q.: Extraordinary Animal Behaviors that Defy Evolution by Balázs Hornyánszky and István Tasi 
Torchlight Publishing 
978-0-9817273-0-1

Finalist:
Schroedinger's Universe and the Origin of the Natural Laws by Milo Wolff
Outskirts Press 
978-1-4327-1979-1

Self-Help: General
 
Winner:
Living Like You Mean It: Use the Wisdom and Power of Your Emotions to Get the Life You Really Want by Ronald J. Frederick, Ph.D. 
Jossey-Bass, an Imprint of Wiley 
ISBN: 978-0-470-37703-1

Finalist: 
…experiencing home…a guide to finding joy in your home by Jon R. Rentfrow 
Zajan Publishing 
978-0-98182-810-7

Finalist: 
Better Because of You by Ginny Hutchinson & Catherine Haffner 
Bending New Corners LLC 
978-0-9825191-0-3

Finalist:
Decide Better! For a Better Life by Michael E. McGrath
Motivation Publishing 
978-1935112006

Finalist:
Dream It. List It. Do It! by Lia Steakley and the editors of 43 Things 
Workman Publishing Group 
978-0761151265

Finalist:
Growing @ the Speed of Change: Your Inspir-actional How-To Guide for Leading Yourself And Others through Constant Change by Jim Clemmer 
TCG Press 
978-0-9813364-0-4

Finalist:
In Search of the Miraculous: Healing into Consciousness by Eliza Mada Dalian
Expanding Universe Publishing
978-0973877328

Finalist:
It's All Part of the Dance: Finding Happiness in an Upside Down World by Alan Gettis, Ph.D. 
Goodman Beck Publishing 
978-0-9798755-3-3

Finalist: 
The Higher You by Loay Ragheb
Booksurge
978-1439239919

Self-Help: Journals & Quotes 

Winner:
What Do You Think? Original Quotations for Insight and Empowerment by Dr. S.V.M. Maharaj 
BookSurge Publishing 
ISBN: 978-1439230077

Finalist: 
Be Empowered! Eat Chocolate with Breakfast by Jan Bethancourt
Janbeth Designs
978-0-9815229-1-3

Finalist:
Faith, Hope, Love Journal by Jewell R. Powell 
Grace Publishing Inc.
978-0-9745528-3-5

Finalist:
Journaling Through the Land Mines by Sheilah Vance 
The Elevator Group 
978-0-9789854-2-3

Self-Help: Motivational 

Winner:
Bless Your Mess and create a home that feels fabulous! by Ashi 
Cedar Rose Press 
ISBN: 978-0-9821597-0-5

Finalist: 
Brian's List: 26 1/2 easy to use ideas on how to live a fun, balanced, healthy life by G. Brian Benson, illustrated by Laura Schofield B dog Publishing 
978-0-9822286-0-9

Finalist: 
Defeating the 8 Demons of Distraction: Proven Strategies to Increase Productivity and Decrease Stress by Geraldine Markel, Ph.D. 
iUniverse 
978-0-595-47540-7

Finalist: 
Doing Good Works! Small Acts That Make a Big Difference by Bryan Douglas with Sean Elliot Martin 
Think Big Press 
978-0-9841890-7-6

Finalist: 
HELP! (Help Me, Help You, Help Us!) by Gregory Arnold 
Help Enterprises 
978-0615323855

Finalist:
Luck by Design: Certain Success in an Uncertain World by Richard E. Goldman
Morgan-James 
978-1-60037-432-6

Finalist:
Quiet Mind, Warrior Spirit: Conscious Self-Defense for Everyday Life by Lila Reyna
Bascom Hill 
978-1-935098-08-9

Finalist:
You-Turn: Changing Direction in Midlife by Dr. Nancy Irwin
Booksurge Publishing 
978-1-4196-9501-8

Self-Help: Relationships 

Winner:
What's a Mother (in-Law) To Do? 5 Essential Steps to Building a Loving Relationship with Your Son's New Wife by Jane Angelich 
Howard Books 
ISBN: 978-1-416587804

Finalist:
Desperate Dating: 10 Mistakes That Will Keep You Single by Faith Murphy Knight 
Copy: Fresh, LLC 
978-0-615-27554-3

Finalist: 
Divorce, Why Me? Why Not! by Don Napolitano 
River City Publishing Corporation  
978-1-60702-023-3

Finalist: 
Marriage 101: Building a Life Together by Faith by Jewell R. Powell 
Revell 
978-0-8007-3332-2

Finalist:
Put It in Writing! Creating Agreements Between Family and Friends by Deborah Hutchison and Lynn Toler 
Sterling Publishers 
978-1-4027-5870-6

Finalist: 
Soul-Hearted Partnership: Creating the Ultimate Experience of Love, Passion, and Intimancy by Debra L. Reble, Ph.D. 
Heart Paths Media 
978-0-9824040-2-7

Finalist: 
The Art of Apology: How to Apologize Effectively to Practically Anyone by Lauren M. Bloom, J.D., LL.M. 
Green Angel Media 
978-0-9800848-7-0

Finalist:
The Relationship Trap: Women Who Ignored the Warning Signs That Said…This Guy's Not For You! by Marilyn Frazer, M.A.   
Relationship Counseling LLC
978-0-9823194-1-3

Social Change 

Winner:
Dave Lieber's Watchdog Nation: Bite Back When Businesses and Scammers Do You Wrong by Dave Lieber 
Yankee Cowboy Publishing 
ISBN: 978-0-9708530-5-9

Finalist:
Social Change 2.0: A Blueprint for Reinventing Our World by David Gershon 
High Point 
978-0-9630327-7-5

Spirituality: General 

Winner:
Journey Through Ten Thousand Veils by Maryam Kabeer Faye 
Tughra Books 
ISBN: 978-1-59784-135-1

Finalist: 
Astrology Illumined: Revealing soul through astrology by Donna Mitchell-Moniak & Sara Traub 
Seeds of Light 
978-0-9783320-1-3

Finalist:
Gazing into the Eternal: Reflections Upon a Deeper Purpose to Living by Belzebuub
Absolute Publishing Press 
978-0978986421

Finalist:
Ponder Awhile by Mohit K. Misra
Booksurge
978-1419646720

Finalist: 
The Quest of the Radical Spiritualist: The Journey Home by Robert Egby 
Three Mile Point Publishing 
978-0-615-29196-3

Finalist: 
The Temples of Light: An Initiatory Journey into the Heart Teachings of the Egyptian Mystery Schools by Danielle Rama Hoffman 
Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. 
978-1-59143-099-5
 
Finalist: 
The Uncommon Path of Awakening Authentic Joy: An Integral Guide to Uncovering Concealed Conditioning by Mick Quinn 
O-Books 
978-1846942082

Finalist: 
Treatise For The Seekers of Guidance by Zaid Shakir
NID Publishers 
978-09792281-3-1

Finalist: 
Who Stole My Soul? A Dialogue with the Devil on the Meaning of Life by Vishwa Prakash 
Synergy Books 
978-0-9823140-5-0

Spirituality: Inspirational 

Winner:
Powerful Intentions Everyday Gratitude: 100 Transformational Days to Create a Life of Joy, Grace and Ease by Sue Urda 
Powerful You! Publishing 
ISBN: 978-6-615-26471-4

Finalist:
Awakening the Divine Soul – Finding Your Life Purpose by Rosanna Ienco 
O Books 
978-1-84694-154-2

Finalist: 
Communion-cating with God by Stephen Edwards 
Bridgeway Books 
978-1-933538-75-4

Finalist: 
Journey to My Master Teacher, compiled by Dr. Renee Webb 
Arrayya Publications 
978-0-615-23910-1

Finalist: 
Prayers of Light: heal yourself, heal your world by Anita Casalina 
SG&A Productions, Inc. 
978-0-9793139-6-7

Finalist:
Scriptings of the Soul In Questions of Light by Simhananda 
Orange Palm Publications 
978-0-9809694-4-3

Finalist:
Seeking Soul Mates, Spirit Guides, and Past Lives by Richard Scheinberg 
Legwork Team
978-0-5780-1866-9

Finalist: 
Treasures of the Creative Spirit by Robert Piepenburg
Pebble Press, Inc.
978-0-9628481-3-1

Finalist:
Yoga American Style by Prem Prakash
YES International Publishers 
978-0-936663-46-3

Spirituality: Journals & Quotes 

Winner:
Facing Death: A Companion in Words and Images by Linda Watson 
Health Professions Press 
ISBN: 978-1-932529-48-7

Finalist:
A Christian Woman's Journal to Weight Loss: A 52-Week Guide to Losing Weight With The Word by Patricia Thomas 
The Elevator Group 
978-0-9820384-0-6

Spirituality: Novelty & Gift Book 

Winner:
Cosmic Visions: Awakening to Remember by Mirtala 
Xlibris 
ISBN: 978-1-4134-5091-0

Sports: Autobiography/Biography 

Winner:
Laffit: Anatomy of a Winner, The Biography of Laffit Pincay, Jr. by Madelyn Cain 
Affirmed Press 
ISBN: 978-0-615-23821-0

Finalist:
Loyal Sons: The Story of The Four Horsemen and Notre Dame Football's 1924 Champions by Jim Lefebvre 
Great Day Press 
978-0-9818841-0-3

Finalist:
Sporting the Right Attitude: Lessons Learned in a Troubled Family by Walter H. Jackson
Self Awareness Trainings, LLC 
978-0-9634086-3-1

Sports: General 

Winner:
The Encyclopedia of Dog Sports and Activities by Diane Morgan 
TFH Publications, Inc.
ISBN: 978-0793812752

Finalist:
Collective Bargaining: Taking Control Away from the Players by Kelly Wilken 
AuthorHouse 
978-1-4343-8221-4

Finalist: 
Milwaukee Braves: Heros and Heartbreak by William Povletich 
Wisconsin Historical Society Press 
978-0-87020-423-4

Finalist:
My Golfing Day with Dad: A Photographic Storybook by Carol Abbott 
Abbott Golf Photography 
978-0-9823624-0-2

Finalist: 
Proud Parents' Guide to Raising Athletic, Balanced, and Coordinated Kids: A Lifetime of Benefit in Just 10 Minutes A Day by Karen Ronney 
Thomas Nelson 
978-0-7852-2822-6

Theater Arts: Drama/Plays 

Winner:
Titus: The Tragic Death Of An Emperor by Leon Newton
Outskirts Press
ISBN: 978-1-4327-2012-4

Finalist:
Prostate Dreams: A Comedy of Medical Errors by Sal Atlantis Phoenix 
Moose Hide Books 
978-1-894650-58-8

Theatre Arts: General 

Winner:
Production Algebra: A Handbook for Production Assistants by Mark Adler 
Ferne Press 
ISBN: 978-193391640-8

Travel: Essay 

Winner:
The Call of the World: A Young Man's Journey of Discovery by Trent Newcomer 
iUniverse 
ISBN: 978-0-595-50623-1

Finalist:
A WALK FOR SUNSHINE: a 2,160 mile expedition for charity on the Appalachian Trail, Expanded 3rd Edition by Jeff Alt 
Dreams Shared Publications, LLC 
978-0967948232

Finalist:
Adventure in Borneo: The True Story of One Man's Quest To Find The Bornean Peacock Pheasant by Jolan Durrah
Pheasant Tale Productions
978-0-9817001-0-6

Finalist: 
Something of the Turtle by Sandra Clayton
Wheatmark 
978-1-60494-066-4

Finalist:
Up at the Villa: Travels with my Husband by Linda Dini Jenkins
Great Little Books, LLC
978-0-9790661-2-2

Travel: General

Winner:
Mapping Your Volunteer Vacation, A Workbook by Jane Stanfield 
Where Is She Heading  
978-0-98212-820-6

Finalist:
Finding Slovenia: A Guide to Old Europe's New Country by Jacqueline Widmar Stewart 
Mladinska knjiga Publishing House 
ISBN: 978-961-01-0851-1

Finalist:
Russia Becomes You by Jeffrey Wilgus
Outskirts Press Inc.
978-1-4327-3167-0

Travel: Guides 

Winner:
Good Night and God Bless: A Guide to Convent and Monastery Accommodation in Europe, Volume I by Trish Clark 
Hidden Spring 
ISBN: 978-1587680533

Finalist: 
Fields of War: Fifty Key Battlefields in France and Belgium by Robert J. Mueller 
French Battlefields 
978-0-9823677-0-4

Finalist: 
Los Angeles Attractions by Borislav Stanic 
Museon Publishing 
978-1-889224-11-4

Finalist: 
The Golf Fanatic's Guide to Hawaii by Bryan Fryklund
Hot Tub Publishing
978-1-935008-11-8

Finalist:
The Great Towns of America: All New Guide to the 100 Best Getaways for a Vacation of a Lifetime by David Vokac & Joan Vokac
West Press
978-0-930473-10-9

Finalist:
The Out Traveler: Atlanta by Jordan McAuley and Matt Burkhalter 
Alyson Books 
978-1593501020

Finalist:
The Traveler's Guide to Photographic New England: Massachusetts by Jacqui Taylor 
Jacqui Taylor Photography 
978-0-9818214-0-5

Travel: Recreational 

Winner:
A WALK FOR SUNSHINE: a 2,160 mile expedition for charity on the Appalachian Trail, Expanded 3rd Edition by Jeff Alt 
Dreams Shared Publications, LLC 
ISBN: 978-0967948232

Finalist:
Fill 'er Up: The Glory Days of Wisconsin Gas Stations by Jim Draeger & Mark Speltz 
Wisconsin Historical Society Press 
978-0-97020-393-0

Finalist:
Just Us Two: Ned and Rosie's Gold Wing Discovery by Rosalie Marsh 
AuthorHouse 
978-1-4389-2936-1

Finalist: 
Letters to Zerky: A Father's Legacy to a Lost Son…and a Road Trip Around the World by Bill Raney and JoAnne Walker Raney 
Nickelodeon Press 
978-0-9821384-0-3

True Crime: Non-Fiction 

Winner:
The Road Out of Hell: Sanford Clark and the True Story of the Wineville Murders by Anthony Flacco with Jerry Clark 
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. 
ISBN: 978-1402768699

Finalist:
Forgiving Troy: A True Story of Murder, Mental Illness and Recovery by Thom Bierdz
Thom Bierdz Inc.
978-1-615394852

Finalist:
Luggage By Kroger by Gary Taylor
iUniverse
978-0595530304

Finalist: 
Red Dog Rising by Jeff Schettler 
Alpine Publications 
978-1-57779-104-1

Women's Issues

Winner:
Our Heartbreaking Choices: Forty-Six Women Share Their Stories of Interrupting a Much-Wanted Pregnancy by Christie Brooks 
iUniverse 
ISBN: 978-0-595-53047-2

Finalist:
I Thought I Grew Up by Michelle Churchill
iUniverse
978-1440136184

Finalist:
Pretty Smart: Lessons from our Miss Americas by Penny Pearlman 
Authorhouse
978-1-4389-3761-8

Finalist:
Second Bloom: 10 Steps to Reinvent, Rejuvenate, and Realize a New Life by Anne Marie Smith & Michelle Gamble-Risley
Kaabrah Publishing
978-0-9818322-0-3
 
Finalist: 
Single Past 50 Now What? by Tammy Bleck 
Morgan James Publishing 
978-1-60037-370-1

Finalist 
The Relationship Trap: Women Who Ignored the Warning Signs That Said…This Guy's Not For You! by Marilyn Frazer, M.A.   
Relationship Counseling LLC
978-0-9823194-1-3

Finalist: 
What If Your Prince Falls Off His Horse? - The Married Woman's Primer on Financial Planning by Jody Cohan
iUniverse
978-0595445387

Young Adult: Educational 

Winner:
Decide Better! For College by Michael E. McGrath with Christopher K. McGrath 
Motivation Publishing 
978-1-963112-03-7
Finalist

Unlock Your Educational Potential: What Every Student Needs to Know to Succeed by Dr. Brian R. Haig and Jeffrey D. Haig
THF Publishing 
978-0-9815659-2-7

Young Adult: Non-Fiction 

Winner:
Young Revolutionaries Who Rock: An Insider's Guide to Saving the World One Revolution at a Time by Dallas Jessup with Rusty Fischer 
Sutton Hart Press 
ISBN: 978-0-9815027-7-9

Finalist: 
Becoming Alice, A Memoir by Alice Rene 
iUniverse
978-1-60528-021-9

Finalist:
Grads: Take Charge of Your First Year After College! By Kathryn Marion 
QwikSmarts™ Publishing, an imprint of Real Solutions Press LLC 
978-0-9822321-0-1

Finalist:
Ophelia's Oracle by Donna DeNomme and Tina Proctor 
Inlightened Source Publishing 
978-1-61539-958-1

Finalist:
The Graduate's Book of Practical Wisdom: 99 Lessons They Can't Teach in School by C. Andrew Millard
Morgan James Publishing
978-1-60037-558-3

Finalist:
Unlock Your Educational Potential: What Every Student Needs to Know to Succeed by Dr. Brian R. Haig and Jeffrey D. Haig 
THF Publishing 
978-0-9815659-2-7

Youth Issues 

Winner:
Crossing 13: Memoir of a Father's Suicide by Carrie Stark Hugus
Affirm Publications
ISBN: 978-0-9815938-0-7

Finalist: 
Sporting the Right Attitude: Lessons Learned in a Troubled Family by Walter H. Jackson 
Self Awareness Trainings, LLC 
978-0-9634086-3-1

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