A Right to Be Hostile: The Boondocks Treasury by Aaron McGruder "With bodacious wit, in just a few panels, each day Aaron serves up--and sends up--life in America through the eyes of two African-American kids who are full of attitude, intelligence, and rebellion. Each time I read the strip, I laugh--and I wonder how long The Boondocks can get away with the things it says. And how on earth can the most truthful thing in the newspaper be the comics?" --From the foreword by author and documentary filmmaker Michael Moore Each day, readers of over 250 newspapers count on Huey Freeman, a radical preteen conspiracy theorist, and his little brother Riley, a desperately cute thug-in-training, for a healthy dose of outrageous laughter. The Boondocks, Aaron McGruder's syndicated comic continually stirs controversy, tackling the most fiery hot button issues in society, popular culture, and the political arena. Now, McGruder compiles over 700 strips—including the post-9/11 strips banned in many newspapers across America—into a definitive Boondocks collection. From Vice President Dick Cheney to rap mogul P-Diddy to Star Wars' Jar-Jar Binks, no public figure or media icon can escape McGruder's mockery. With its unique blend of urban hip-hop style and edgy satire in the vein of Doonesbury and The Onion, A Right to be Hostile promises to both entertain and provoke. ISBN: 1400048575 Hardcover: $16.95 Pub Date: September 2003 Publisher: Three Rivers Press The Five People You Meet in Heaven By Mitch Albom. Mitch Albom, who penned the inspiring bestseller Tuesdays with Morrie, brings forth a powerful novel set in the afterlife. Eighty-three-year-old wounded war veteran Eddie, who works as an amusement park ride repairmen, does not view himself as particularly significant or special. One day, Eddie bravely steps forward to save a little girl from harm, sacrificing his own life. When he reaches Heaven, Eddie encounters five different individuals from his past, some of whom he knew very well and others who appear to be total strangers. One by one, the panel members—who represent the passages of time from childhood to youth to old age—reveal the purpose and meaning behind the mysteries of life. Albom's enchanting story offers both inspiration and enlightenment. ISBN: 0786868716 Hardcover SRP: $19.95 Pub Date: September 2003 Publisher: Hyperion Books Madam Secretary by Madeline Albright In the 1990s, Madeline Albright blazed new trails for women in diplomacy and government. As U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and later Secretary of State in the Clinton Administration, Albright held a front-row seat to world events. Yet, long before her political career began, Albright experienced the whirlwind of historical events in her own life. During her traumatic childhood as a Czechoslovak refugee, Albright's family sought refuge against both Nazism and Communism, assuming a new identity and eventually making their way to America. Later, as a divorced single mother, Albright discovered the challenges and opportunities ushered in by the feminist movement. In her candid new autobiography, Albright recounts an eventful path to the corridors of power, exploring both her personal and professional struggles. Along the way, she provides intriguing personal portraits of such leading figures as Vaclav Havel, Yasser Arafat, Ariel Sharon, Benjamin Netanyahu, King Hussein, Vladimir Putin, Slobodan Milosevic, and North Korea's mysterious Kim Jong-Il, as well as Bill and Hillary Clinton, Colin Powell, and Jesse Helms. ISBN: 0786868430 Hardcover SRP: $27.95 Pub Date: September 2003 Publisher: Miramax Books The Ultimate Weight Solution: The 7 Keys to Weight Loss Freedom by Phillip C. McGraw Psychologist, best-selling author, talk show host, and tough love guru Phillip C. McGraw, aka Dr. Phil, extends his message of motivation and empowerment to the realm of health and fitness. In his new book, McGraw sheds light on the behavioral steps essential to a successful weight loss program, one that entails a permanent lifestyle transformation rather than a quick fix. Dr. Phil continues to set himself apart in the self-help market with a unique blend of therapy and coaching; his throngs of devoted fans will undoubtedly await his latest venture with eager anticipation. ISBN: 0743236742 Hardcover SRP: $26.00 Pub Date: September 2003 Publisher: Free Press Lord John and the Private Matter by Diana Gabaldon Diana Gabaldon, a giant in the historical fiction genre commences an exciting new trilogy featuring Lord John Grey, one of the most engaging characters from her popular Outlander saga. The story takes shape against the backdrop of Eighteenth-Century London, as Lord John Grey investigates the murder of a comrade who may have been a traitor. Grey soon becomes ensnared in a web of treachery and betrayal that strikes at the heart of British society. As the early days of the Seven Years War commence, Gabaldon evokes both the glorious majesty and dark underbelly of a distinct time and place. She continues bring history to life with rich detail and lively storytelling. ISBN: 0385337477 Hardcover SRP: $23.95 Pub Date: September 2003 Publisher: Delacorte Press On Noah's Ark by Jan Brett Beloved children's author and illustrator Jan Brett beautifully captures the awe and wonder of the animal kingdom in her imaginative retelling of one of the most cherished and familiar biblical narratives. Brett relates the events of the great flood and life on the ark from the child's-eye perspective of Noah's granddaughter. The resourceful youngster devotes her time on board the vessel to caring for the needs of creatures both great and small—untangling necks and tails, wings and paws—and helping maintain peace inside the cramped quarters. Brett, who based the paintings in the book on the wildlife she saw on travels to Africa, once again creates a fusion of words and images that appeals to young and old alike. As fall arrives, this marvelous menagerie holds splendid gift-book potential for the upcoming holiday season. ISBN: 0399240284 Hardcover SRP: $16.99 Pub Date: September 2003 Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group Advance e.letter . Feature . Forthcoming Titles . Sleepers . NBA Classic Privacy Policy . Contact Us . ipage.ingrambook.com ®Copyright 2002 Ingram Book Group. All Rights Reserved.