New Releases by Carol Gardner

"In the winter of 1650-51, one hundred fifty ragged and hungry Scottish prisoners of war arrived at Massachusetts Bay Colony, where they were sold as indentured laborers for 20 to 30 pounds each. Among them was Thomas Doughty, a common foot soldier who had survived the Battle of Dunbar, a forced marched of 100 miles without food or water, imprisonment in Durham Cathedral, and a difficult Atlantic crossing. An ordinary individual who experienced extraordinary events, Doughty was among some 420 Scottish soldiers who were captured during the War of the Three Kingdoms, transported to America, and sold between 1650 and 1651. Their experiences offer a fresh perspective on seventeenth-century life." - publisher

When Princess Zelda''s ball lands in a mud puddle, a frog offers to retrieve it if she lets him eat from her bowl, sleep on her bed, and be his best friend forever.

She''s the Top Doggy Diva! Zelda is the pooch that everyone loves to love! Let Zelda show you how to make this Valentine''s Day extra special with plenty of hugs and kisses. This counting board book will show readers ten different ways to celebrate Valentine''s Day in heartwarming Zelda fashion, which will never go out of style!

She''s the Top Doggy Diva! Zelda''s favorite thing to do is play dress up, so what better holiday to celebrate with her than Halloween?! Her adorable personality and undeniable wisdom have made Zelda products bestsellers, and the number one Hallmark card line. In her newest board book for kids, Zelda will make Halloween fun for everyone regardless of what they want to wear. Watch kids laugh along with her pooch-er-ific costumes and have everyone ready to lick-or-treat!

* "This doggy diva is queen of the catwalk." -Oprah Winfrey, The Oprah Winfrey Show * Zelda is the official "spokesdog" for Delta Society Pet Partners, an international program dedicated to the human-animal healing bond. With a full line of Zelda Wisdom cards, calendars, gift kits, other licensed products, and seven previous books under her collar, Zelda now dispenses her advice on her popular weekly Dear Zelda column on www.zeldawisdom.com. At the core of Zelda''s wisdom is a focus on humor and healing. As owner Carol Gardner explains, "Zelda always makes me laugh. She''s proof that you don''t have to be thin, rich, young, or wrinkle-free to be successful. More important, you don''t have to be perfect to be happy." From peer pressure to retirement and from sibling rivalry to toxic relationships and much more, Zelda''s advice allows us to laugh at ourselves and realize that in life''s ups and downs, we are never alone. Tough when necessary, and tender when needed, there is a little Zelda in all of us!

Judging from the runaway hit the best-selling Zelda Wisdom series has become, it''s clear that English bulldogs possess a mug that many more than just a mother could love. Now Zelda shares her wisdom on mothers in Zelda''s Moments with Mom, a wonderful blend of humorous sentiment and four-legged fun.Zelda''s Moments with Mom is the perfect keepsake for Mother''s Day, birthdays, and special occasions, or anytime Mom deserves a special little thank-you. Carol Gardner and Shane Young have created the perfect tribute to moms, motherhood, and even a few famous mothers, like the Queen Mother and Mother Teresa, because "After all, motherhood and sainthood should be synonymous. Zelda is joined by a pack of adorable little pups in a touching scrapbook-style collection designed to tell Mom just how important she is. As Zelda puts it: * From the beginning you think you are in control. Yet, it''s "Have buggy, let''s boogey . . . baby in charge!" * When a sibling arrives mothers have the tough job of being the impartial referees in "double-dog-dare-ya" disputes. * Not only were you a great soccer mom, but you taught me that I''d always miss 100 percent of the goals I didn''t try to kick. I''m still "kicking" whenever I see an opportunity. Zelda''s Moments with Mom is sure to be a doggone winner with mothers everywhere.

"To err is human . . . but it feels divine," said the inimitable Mae West, and how right she was. Zelda''s Bloopers: The Good, the Bad, and the Whatever offers up Zelda in some of her irresistible moments where she manages to make lemonade out of the "lemons." Zelda''s Bloopers is the sixth book from this 60-pound wrinkled marvel of wisdom and wit. For the first time, her enamored fans can see Zelda as they''ve never seen her before-not quite picture-perfect. Even in her less glamorous moments, Zelda teaches us something about life: You can turn even your goof-ups into something great. Originally filed away as rejects, these photos are juxtaposed with the original, ready-for-publication pictures, with smart, sassy sayings that complement both images. Always a media favorite, Zelda has been featured in the New York Times and on Oprah, Good Morning America, and the Today show.

With Zelda''s previous four books selling over 200,000 copies, Zelda''s Tips from the Tub is sure to become another best-seller.Settle down with Zelda''s Tips from the Tub for a nice long bubble bath to escape the pressures of everyday life. As you relax and unwind, you can absorb the wisdom of Zelda, chuckle, reflect, chuckle some more, and resolve issues. As Zelda puts it, "Even good girls get dirty sometimes. Zelda is a new breed of supermodel. Her measurements are 32-32-32. Her wisdom allows us to laugh at ourselves when we take life too seriously. And her popularity is growing! She''s been featured in the New York Times, and Ladies'' Home Journal, Good Morning America, and even Oprah Winfrey have all raved about her. She even received an honorary "Pet" degree from Harvard. Zelda''s Tips from the Tub is the fifth book from this sixty-pound wise and witty bulldog. Her newest volume is all about taking time out (albeit not much) and coming away with a new and refreshed attitude. So sit back, relax, put your feet up, and enjoy-just don''t drink the bathwater!

Zelda, a seven-year-old bulldog, is the most unlikely of supermodels, but she certainly knows how to work it as the star of the Zelda Wisdom greeting card line and other licensed products. This kit includes a 32-page booklet from her book Zelda Wisdom and a canine cut-out that stands up and can be dressed in ravishing cling-made outfits. The combination is a howl!

In "Zelda''s Survival Guide," Zelda is the guide dog for all stages of life, teaming up with puppy pal Angus to give tips on how to survive childhood and parenting and delivering advice on the best way to overcome stress in the workplace, win with a double chin through mid-life, and much more.

Ask anyone "What defines unconditional love?" and nine out of 10 people will say, "My dog." So who could say it better than Zelda, a 60-pound bulldog? Eminently photographic and wisely wacky, Zelda delivers her advice to the lovelorn with prescriptions for romantic success in this delightful book, Zelda Rules on Love. This hilarious book features the "adore-a-bull" bulldog in a new collection of photographs, combined with her humorous take on the world of love. Zelda dressed in a red sweater with a red rose in her mouth says, "To be loved . . . be love-a-bull." Zelda in designer attire surrounded by chic shopping bags and credit cards advises, "When love fails, go shopping. . . . You can always return what you don''t want." In a chapter entitled Memor-a-bull Friends and Lovers, Zelda teams up with her best friend, Baby, to portray all the favorites, including Laurel and Hardy, Zelda and Louise, Tonto and the Lone Ranger, Anthony and Cleopatra, and many more. All in all, Zelda knows where it''s at when it comes to love.

Zelda is back. In the follow-up to her hilarious debut, Zelda Wisdom, Zelda returns to lead us down the doggy path to enlightenment with zany Zen koans and more of the laugh-inducing photographs that made her first book such a hit. This hilarious canine guru will lift your spirits and bring a smile to your face. The "Doggy Lama" dispenses Zenlike wisdom in her inimitable bulldog style. With a face everyone can love, a bikini-clad Zelda reminds us that appearances count for nothing. "You are a soul with a body. . . not a body with a soul." Who knew that true Zen wisdom could be found in the form of a 60-pound bulldog? Zelda reminds us that "laughing at ourselves brings us closer to enlightenment than anything else." We would all do well to get in touch with our inner Zelda.

Zelda, a seven-year-old bulldog, is the most unlikely of supermodels, who happens to star in the Zelda Wisdom greeting card line and other licensed products. This kit includes a 32-page booklet from her book, Zelda Wisdom, and a canine cut-out that stands up and can be dressed in three ravishing cling-made outfits. The combination is a howl!

Perhaps the most eccentric expression of the right to free speech, the ubiquitous bumper sticker is a mirror of America''s many moods and sentiments. Whatever their stance on the issues of our time, professional drivers and RV enthusiasts, carpoolers, and fans of the use and abuse of the English language will find Bumper Sticker Wisdom an unusual portrait of America.