New Releases by Patrick Regan

A small girl recants the many ways teachers in her life have made her feel she can succeed at anything.

Model, actress, socialite, home-movie enthusiast, reality TV sensation and, oh yes, heir to the Hilton hotel fortune, Paris Hilton does it all, has it all, and occasionally shows it all. The perfect celebrity for this vacuous age, young Ms. Hilton is most famous for, well, simply being famous. In the past year, Paris has maintained her A-list celebrity status by starring in a B-grade, common-folk-mocking reality show, The Simple Life, and by directing, choreographing, and starring in an X-rated video widely distributed over the Internet. Paris is definitely burning.Now you can share all the fun, fashion, glitz, and glamour with Paris the Heiress: A Paris Hilton Paper Doll Book. Dress her up! Accessorize! Stage your own little tragicomedy with the up-and-coming queen of all media. Sure, Paris has done the down-on-the-farm bit, but with the outfits in this book you can really stretch her repertoire. Why not Paris as brain surgeon, biker chick, or even (quel horreur!) overweight suburban housewife? The Paris Hilton Paper Doll Book comes complete with two 10-inch-tall, perforated paper dolls and a whole closet full of outfits the living doll would not be caught dead in. Fashions come and go, but as Rick told Ilsa in Casablanca We''ll always have Paris.

Snips and snails and puppy dog tails& that s how the old nursery rhyme goes, but parents know that a baby boy is made of so much more. In this companion book to Sugar & Spice, illustrator Becky Kelly and writer Patrick Regan have once again teamed up to create a perfect gift for new parents" but this time it s all about the boys. Spirited and sprightly, the extraordinary illustrations and charming text capture all the boisterous joy that bouncing baby boys bring into the world.

Life is filled with twists and turns that can leave us confused about which way to go. This little book from Mary Engelbreit reminds us that the answers to life''s difficult questions can usually be found within ourselves.

Sometimes saying the words "thank you" to someone who has said or done something nice for you just doesn''t seem to be enough. Inside these pages you''ll find Mary''s colorful artwork joined with verse that says "thanks for everything you''ve done."

She"s innocent and sexy, demure yet flirtatious, with a combination of sweetness and sass that has captivated audiences for over 70 years. She"s America"s first animated sex symbol, Betty Boop, and she is as popular now as ever. Created by legendary animator Max Fleischer in 1930, Betty Boop is enjoying a retro renaissance with fans and collectors worldwide. In 1996 she became the first cartoon star to be profiled on Arts & Entertainment Television"s popular series Biography. This irresistible little keepsake book pairs Betty"s classic images with a Boop-Oop-A-Doop poem on love and romance: Love will keep you on your toes. Love can cure the deepest woes. And when your spirit starts to droop . . . Love brings back your Boop-Oop-A-Doop! Sweet and simple, just like Betty. It"s the perfect gift for any Betty fan, and those who aren"t familiar with Betty"s charms will love this introduction to the original cartoon siren. Whether she"s giving one of her famous winks, or puckering her perfectly pouty lips for a kiss, Betty Boop is simply Boop-a-licious!

Arguably the most recognizable and influential comedy team of all time, The Three Stooges have been making the world laugh since 1930. For four decades, beginning in the ''30s, The Three Stooges were kings of the box office-first in a series of legendary comic shorts for Columbia and later in a string of successful feature films. In all, they made over 200 films! Half a century later, the act is still knocking them dead. Demand for The Three Stooges is so strong that their films can currently be seen every day of the week on cable TV-bringing the manic comic genius of Moe, Larry, and Curly to a whole new generation of delighted fans. These two new books pair vintage black and white photos from The Three Stooges''s incredible film archive with short and snappy text that celebrates fathers and birthdays. "Why, I Oughta . . ." is an encouraging little reminder that getting older doesn''t have to be so painful. ("Even if some of us aren''t as curly as we used to be"), and Pop, You''re "Poifect" pays tribute to dear old dad. Written to be given as a gift to dad, it offers an apology for the trials kids put parents through ("I know that there were nights when I kept you awake with worry, and days I probably made you pull out your hair in frustration-especially grade card days.") and words of thanks ("So thanks for all the times you''ve bailed me out-not literally, of course-not yet"). The words work in perfect tandem with the slapstick shots of The Three Stooges in action-and the net result is two books sure to delight Stooges fans new and old. So, will these books be a hit? "Soitenly!"

Syndicated journalist Georgie Anne Geyer calls on her nearly forty years of experience covering Latin America to create an extraordinary biography that reveals the untold story of Fidel Castro, revolutionary and demagogue. Based on hundreds of interviews and unique sources-including four extensive personal interviews with Castro-Guerilla Prince is an intimate and revealing portrait, charged with all the electricity of the charismatic leader.In this updated edition, Ms. Geyer presents new insights and addresses the changes since the 1991 release of Guerilla Prince in hardcover-the collapse of the Soviet Union, the internal unrest, and the growing anticipation of a post-Castro Cuba.

There''s wonder and magic in Christmas, and this little book from illustrator Becky Kelly captures it perfectly. And Then In A Twinkling offers both a celebration of the season and a gentle reminder to keep the true spirit of Christmas in our hearts. Becky''s ethereal and radiant watercolors illustrate an upbeat and inspiring message written in rhyming verse, like: "Don''t miss the wonder, while lost in to-dos, because, in a twinkling...this day will be through." This beautiful little book is sure to be a holiday favorite for years to come. Author''s web site: www.beckykelly.com/

Life''s greatest pleasures are often found in its simplest moments. Becky Kelly has a unique talen for recognizing these moments and turning them into heartwarming watercolor illustrations. This little book is a charming reminder to live life fully. Author''s web site: www.beckykelly.com/

You know that wonderful feeling you get when you accomplish a task you''ve been avoiding, delaying, or tiptoeing around'' Wouldn''t it be great to have that feeling every day'' Now can show you how. This simple but inspiring book reminds us that there are countless little acts that we can accomplish every day-little lingering things that we can banish from our minds, making room for the more important stuff.For example: o Consolidate the ketchup bottles, now.o Send those thank-you notes, now. It''s never too late.o Get three competitive bids on your car insurance, now.o Put loose pictures in a photo album, now.o Fierce competition among retailers has made nearly everything returnable. If you don''t like the blouse/skirt/couch, return it now. (The swimsuit, you''re stuck with.)With glints of sly humor, clever illustrations, and surprising insight, Now reminds us that what we accomplish needn''t be earth shattering in scope or life altering in importance. The beauty of now is simple. Now removes nagging concerns from your consciousness. Now gives you little victories every day. Now liberates you and allows you to move on.Now, doesn''t that sound good''

Illustrator Haddon Sundbloom's definitive Coke Santas are richly reproduced in this charming little story of Santa's annual appearance.

A metal Coke bottle attached to ribbon bookmark.

Author Engelbreit gathers her favorite Halloween art, stories, facts and recipes for a treasury of scary and fun holiday treats. Illustrations.

Explores how outside intervention affects the course of civil wars

Know someone feeling blue' Mickey and crew provide words of support and encouragement in this book that can perk up anyone who's feeling down.

This book argues that the militarization of a society is a process, a sociological phenomenon, that has a life of its own and that feeds upon itself.