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Adams Media, Paula Munier, Director of Product Development, 57 Littlefield Street, Avon MA 02322; 508-427-7100; 800-872-5627; Fax: 508-427-6790. Web: http://www.adamsmedia.com.

Adams Media, Claire Gerus, Executive Editor, 57 Littlefield Street, Avon MA 02322; 508-427-7100; 800-872-5627; Fax: 508-427-6790. Web: http://www.adamsmedia.com.

Adams Media, Brielle Kay, Project Manager, 57 Littlefield Street, Avon MA 02322; 508-427-7100; 800-872-5627; Fax: 508-427-6790. Web: http://www.adamsmedia.com. Handles the Everything series as well as the series from About.com.

Agate Publishing, Doug Seibold, Editor-in-Chief; 847-475-4457. Email: submissions@agatepublishing.com. Web: http://www.agatepublishing.com.

Andrews McMeel, Patty Rice, Editor, 4520 Main Street, Kansas City MO 64111; 816-932-6700. Web: http://www.amuniversal.com.

Andrews McMeel, Jennifer Fox, Editor, 4520 Main Street, Kansas City MO 64111; 816-932-6700. Web: http://www.amuniversal.com.

Andrews McMeel, Dorothy O'Brien, 4520 Main Street, Kansas City MO 64111; 816-932-6700. Web: http://www.amuniversal.com.

Literary, Subsidiary, & Foreign Rights Agents — This Word report includes more than 1,375 literary agents, including 375 agents that sell foreign rights and another 50 or so that handle subsidiary rights sales. This report also includes a sample foreign rights contract. $30.00.

Arthritis Foundation, Susan Bernstein, Director of Book Development, 1330 W Peachtree Street, Atlanta GA 30309; 404-965-7622; Fax: 404-872-9559. Web: http://www.arthritis.org.

Atria, Brenda Copeland, Editor, Pocket Books, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10020-1513. Web: http://www.simonandschuster.com or http://www.simonsays.com.

Avery, John Duff, Editor, Penguin, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2385. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com. Also buys for Perigee.

Avery, Dara Stewart, Editor, Penguin, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2385. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com.

Avery, Eileen Bertelli, Editor, Penguin, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2385. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com.

Avery, Kristen Jennings, Editor, Penguin, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2385. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com.

Avery, Megan Newman, Editor, Penguin, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2385. Email: megan.newman@us.penguingroup.com. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com.

Avon/Morrow, Sarah Durand, Editor, 10 East 53rd Street, New York NY 10022; 212-207-7250; 800-242-7737; Fax: 212-207-6998. Web: http://www.harpercollins.com. Buys for the Harper Living Well With... series.

Ballantine, Maureen O'Neal, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Ballantine, Mark Tavani, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Bantam, Beth Rashbaum, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Bantam Dell, Toni Burbank, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Bantam Dell, Danielle Perez, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Bantam Dell, Philip Rappaport, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Barricade Books, Jennifer Itskevich, Editor. Email: jennifer@barricadebooks.com. Web: http://www.barricadebooks.com.

Basic Books, JoAnn Miller, Editor, 387 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016; 212-340-8100. Web: http://www.perseuspublishing.com or http://www.perseusbooks.com.

Basic Books, William Frucht, Editor, 387 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016; 212-340-8100. Web: http://www.perseuspublishing.com or http://www.perseusbooks.com.

BenBella Books, Glen Yeffeth, Publisher, 6440 N. Central Expressway #508, Dallas TX 75206; 214-750-3600. Web: http://www.benbellabooks.com.

BenBella Books, Shanna Caughey, Editor, 6440 N. Central Expressway #508, Dallas TX 75206; 214-750-3600. Email: shanna@benbellabooks.com. Web: http://www.benbellabooks.com.

Berkley, Christine Zika, Senior Editor, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2068; Fax: 212-366-2385. Email: christine.zika@us.penguingroup.com. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com.

Berkley, Allison McCabe, Editor, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2385. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com.

Beyond Words, Cynthia Black, Editor, 20827 Northwest Cornell Road #400, Hillsboro OR 97124; 503-531-8700; 800-284-9673; Fax: 403-693-6888. Web: http://www.beyondword.com. Personal growth, self-help, spirituality.

Bloomsbury, Karen Rinaldi, Editor, 175 Fifth Avenue #300, New York NY 10010; 212-674-5151; 800-221-7945; Fax: 212-780-0115. Web: http://www.bloomsburyusa.com.

Blue Pearl Press, Christopher Hartman, President, 8950 W Olympic Boulevard #416, Beverly Hills CA 90211; 888-266-5708. Specialties: health, spirituality, fiction, controversial books.

Broadway Books, Gerry Howard, Executive Editor-at-Large, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Broadway Books, Patricia (Tricia) Medved, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Broadway Books, Charles Conrad, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Broadway Books, KristinePuopolo, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Broadway Books, Ann Campbell, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Email: acampbell@randomhouse.com. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Broadway Books, Becky Cole, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Email: rcole@randomhouse.com. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Capitol Books, Naomi Taylor.

Career Press, Michael Pye, Editor, 3 Tice Road, P O Box 687, Franklin Lakes NJ 07417; 201-848-0310; 800-CAREER-1 (800-227-3371); Fax: 201-848-1727. Email: Careerprs@aol.com. Web: http://www.careerpress.com.

Carroll & Graf, Will Balliet, Editorial Director, Avalon Publishing Group, 245 West 17th Street, 11th Floor, New York NY 10011-5300; 646-375-2570; Fax: 646-375-2571. Web: http://www.avalonpub.com.

Celestial Arts, Veronica Randall, Editorial Director, Ten Speed Press, 999 Harrison Street, P O Box 7123, Berkeley CA 94707-0123; 510-559-1600; 800-841-2665; Fax: 510-524-4588. Web: http://www.tenspeed.com.

Center Street, Michelle Rapkin, Executive Editor, Hachette Book Group, 237 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017; 212-364-1444. Web: http://www.hbgusa.com.

Center Street, Rolf Zettersten, Editor, Hachette Book Group, 237 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017; 212-364-1444. Web: http://www.hbgusa.com.

Chamberlain Bros., Anna Cowles, Editor, Penguin, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2385. Email: anna.cowles@us.penguingroup.com. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com.

Chelsea Green, Ben Watson, Senior Editor, 85 N Main Street #120, P O Box 428, White River Junction VT 05001; 802-295-6300; Fax: 802-295-6444. Email: bwatson@chelseagreen.com, Web: http://www.chelseagreen.com. Books on sustainable living, health and nutrition, ecology, etc.

Chronicle Books, Jodi Davis, Editor, 680 Second Street, San Francisco CA 94107; 415-537-4200; 800-722-6657; Fax: 415-537-3730. Web: http://www.chroniclebooks.com.

Citadel Press, Ann La Farge, Editor, Kensington Books, 830 3rd Avenue, 16th Floor, New York NY 10022-6222; 212-407-1500; Fax: 212-407-1589. Web: http://www.kensingtonbooks.com.

Clarkson Potter, Pam Krauss, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Email: pkrauss@randomhouse.com. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Clarkson Potter, Doris Cooper, Editorial Director, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Clarkson Potter, Chris Pavone, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Clarkson Potter, Annetta Hanna, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Clarkson Potter, Rica Allannic, Senior Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Cleveland Clinic Press, Lawrence Chilnick, Editorial Director, 9500 Euclid Avenue #NA32, Cleveland OH 44195; 216-444-1158. Email: chilnil@ccf.org. Web: http://www.ccf.org. A new book publishing division of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. “We are not only publishing books by our own physicians but also welcome submissions from outside literary agents and authors in the health-related areas.... The Press’s books will focus on serious medical issues that confront society as well as important biographical studies of the leaders in medical science and health care.” Imprints: Crile Books and Cleveland Clinic Guides.

Collins Wellness, Toni Sciarra, Editor, 10 East 53rd Street, New York NY 10022; 212-207-7541; Fax: 212-207-6927. Web: http://www.harpercollins.com.

Collins Lifestyle, Stephen Hanselman, Editor, 10 East 53rd Street, New York NY 10022; 212-207-7541; Fax: 212-207-6927. Web: http://www.harpercollins.com.

Contemporary Books, Michele Pezzuti, Editor, McGraw-Hill, Two Penn Plaza, 5th Floor, New York NY 10121-2298; 212-904-5960; Fax: 212-904-5422. Web: http://www.books.mcgraw-hill.com. Also buys for McGraw-Hill.

Contemporary Books, Matthew Carnicelli, Editor, McGraw-Hill, Two Penn Plaza, 5th Floor, New York NY 10121-2298; 212-904-5960; Fax: 212-904-5422. Web: http://www.books.mcgraw-hill.com.

Contemporary Books, John Aherne, Editor, McGraw-Hill, Two Penn Plaza, 5th Floor, New York NY 10121-2298; 212-904-5960; Fax: 212-904-5422. Web: http://www.books.mcgraw-hill.com.

Creative Publishing International, Alison Brown Cerier, Executive Editor, Lifestyles Group, 18705 Lake East Drive, Chanhassen MN 55317; 952-936-4700; 800-328-0590; Fax: 952-988-9101. Web: http://www.creativepub.com. Acquires how-to titles in cooking, home decorating, crafts, and health.

The Crossing Press, Elaine Goldman Gill, Publisher, 1201 Schaffer Road #B (Santa Cruz CA 95060), P O Box 1048, Freedom CA 95019; 831-420-1110; 800-777-1048; Fax: 831-420-1114. Email: crossing@crossingpress.com. Web: http://www.crossingpress.com. Specialties: new age, holistic health, cookbooks, books for women, pet care, Native American, contemporary issues.

Crown, Caroline Sincerbeaux, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Da Capo Press, Marnie Cochran, Editor, 11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge MA 02142; 617-252-5200; Fax: 617-252-5265. Web: http://www.dacapopress.com. De Capo Lifelong Books.

Da Capo Press, Alex Van Buren, Editor, 11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge MA 02142; 617-252-5200; Fax: 617-252-5265. Web: http://www.dacapopress.com.

Demos Health, Noreen Henson, Director of Patient Information and Education, 386 Park Avenue South #301, New York NY 10016; 212-683-0072; Fax: 212-683-0118. Email: nhenson@demosmedpub.com. Web: http://www.demosmedpub.com. Part of Demos Medical Publishing, this division is starting up a new consumer trade health imprint.

Dorling Kindersley, Tina Vaughan, Editor.

Dreamriver Press, Theodore Poulis, 12 Franklin Avenue, Flourtown PA 19031-2006; 215-253-4621. Email: submissions@dreamriverpress.com. Web: http://www.dreamriverpress.com. Overseas: Dreamriver Press, 8 Amfiktionos Street, Athens 118 51, Greece. Subjects: spirituality, mind-body-soul, sustainable living, environment and holistic health.

Eastland Press, John O'Connor, Managing Editor, P O Box 99749, Seattle WA 98139; 206-217-0204. Email: info@eastlandpress.com. Web: http://www.eastlandpress.com. Health and medical books on bodywork and traditional Chinese medicine.

Eastland Press, Dan Bensky, Medical Editor, P O Box 99749, Seattle WA 98139; 206-217-0204. Email: info@eastlandpress.com. Web: http://www.eastlandpress.com.

M. Evans & Company, P.J. Dempsey, Senior Editor; 216 East 49th Street, New York NY 10017; 212-688-2810; Fax: 212-486-4544. Web: http://www.mevans.com. Health, alternative medicine, pop psychology.

M. Evans & Company, Enrica Gadler, Editor; 216 East 49th Street, New York NY 10017; 212-688-2810; Fax: 212-486-4544. Email: egadler@mevans.com. Web: http://www.mevans.com.

M. Evans & Company, Matt Harper, Editor; 216 East 49th Street, New York NY 10017; 212-688-2810; Fax: 212-486-4544. Web: http://www.mevans.com.

Fair Winds Press, Donna Ruskin, Editor, Quayside Publishing Group, 33 Commercial Street, Gloucester MA 01930; 978-282-9590; Fax: 978-283-2742. Web: http://www.rockpub.com/fairwinds. They look for promising mind/body/spirit titles.

Fair Winds Press, Holly Schmidt, Editor, Quayside Publishing Group, 33 Commercial Street, Gloucester MA 01930; 978-282-9590; Fax: 978-283-2742. Email: holly@rockpub.com. Web: http://www.rockpub.com/fairwinds. They look for promising mind/body/spirit titles.

Fair Winds Press, Janelle Randazza, Editor, Quayside Publishing Group, 33 Commercial Street, Gloucester MA 01930; 978-282-9590; Fax: 978-283-2742. Email: Janelle@rockpub.com. Web: http://www.rockpub.com/fairwinds. They look for promising mind/body/spirit titles.

Fair Winds Press, Brigid Carroll, Managing Editor, Quayside Publishing Group, 33 Commercial Street, Gloucester MA 01930; 978-282-9590; Fax: 978-283-2742. Web: http://www.rockpub.com/fairwinds. They look for promising mind/body/spirit titles.

Farrar Straus & Giroux, Becky Saletan, Editor, 19 Union Square West, New York NY 10003; 888-330 VHPS. Web: http://www.fsgbooks.com.

Farrar, Straus & Giroux is leaving Union Square and heading a few blocks west to 18 West 18th Street. The move is planned for the end of 2007 around the Christmas holidays.

Fireside, Cherise Davis, Editor, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10020-1513. Web: http://www.simonandschuster.com or http://www.simonsays.com.

Four Walls Eight Windows, Kathryn Belden, Editor, 39 West 14th Street #503, New York NY 10011; 212-206-8965; Fax: 212-206-8799. Web: http://www.4w8w.com.

Free Press, Leslie Meredith, Editor, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10020-1513. Web: http://www.simonandschuster.com or http://www.simonsays.com.

Fulcrum Publishing, Sam Scinta, Editor, 16100 Table Mountain Parkway #300, Golden CO 80403-1672; 303-277-1623; 800-992-2908; Fax: 303-279-7111. Email: fulcrum@fulcrum-books.com. Web: http://www.fulcrum-books.com. Specialties: gardening, travel, nature, history, Native American studies, children's.

Gotham Books, Bill Shinker, Editor-in-Chief, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2952. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com. An imprint of Penguin Putnam.

Gotham Books, Brendan Cahill, Editor, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2952. Email: Brendan.Cahill@us.penguingroup.com. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com. An imprint of Penguin Putnam.

Gotham Books, Erin Moore, Editor, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2952. Email: Erin.Moore@us.penguingroup.com. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com. An imprint of Penguin Putnam.

Gotham Books, Lauren Marino, Editor, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2952. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com. An imprint of Penguin Putnam.

Gotham Books, Patrick Mulligan, Senior Editor, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2952. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com. An imprint of Penguin Putnam.

Grand Central Publishing, Diana Baroni, Senior Editor, Wellness Central, 237 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017; 212-522-7200; 800-759-0190; Fax: 212-522-7991. Formerly Warner Books.

Grand Central Publishing, Leila Porteous, Editor, Wellness Central, 237 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017; 212-522-7200; 800-759-0190; Fax: 212-522-7991. Formerly Warner Books.

Grand Central Publishing, Amy Einhorn, Editor, Wellness Central, 237 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017; 212-522-7200; 800-759-0190; Fax: 212-522-7991. Email: amy.einhorn@aoltwbg.com. Formerly Warner Books.

Grand Central Publishing, Natalie Kaire, Editor, Wellness Central, 237 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017; 212-522-7200; 800-759-0190; Fax: 212-522-7991. Formerly Warner Books.

Harmony, Shaye Areheart, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Harmony, Kim Kanner Meisner, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Email: kmeisner@randomhouse.com. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Harmony, Teryn Johnson, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Email: tjohnson@randomhouse.com. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Harmony, Julia Pastore, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com. Formerly with St. Martin's.

HarperCollins, Mark Bryant, Editor, 10 East 53rd Street, New York NY 10022; 212-207-7541; Fax: 212-207-6927. Email: mark.bryant@harpercollins.com. Web: http://www.harpercollins.com.

HarperCollins, Gail Winston, Editor, 10 East 53rd Street, New York NY 10022; 212-207-7541; Fax: 212-207-6927. Web: http://www.harpercollins.com.

HarperCollins, Cassie Jones, Editor, 10 East 53rd Street, New York NY 10022; 212-207-7541; Fax: 212-207-6927. Web: http://www.harpercollins.com.

HarperEntertainment, Josh Behar, Editor, 10 East 53rd Street, New York NY 10022; 212-207-7541; Fax: 212-207-6927. Web: http://www.harpercollins.com.

HarperSanFrancisco, Renee Sedliar, Editor, 353 Sacramento Street #500, San Francisco CA 94111-3653; 415-477-4400; Fax: 415-477-4444. Web: http://www.harpercollins.com.

Hay House, Jill Kramer, Editor, P O Box 5100, Carlsbad CA 92018-5100; 800-654-5126. Web: http://www.hayhouse.com.

Hay House, Reid Tracy, Editor, P O Box 5100, Carlsbad CA 92018-5100; 800-654-5126. Web: http://www.hayhouse.com.

Hazelden Publishing Group, 15251 Pleasant Valley Road, Center City MN 55012-0176; 800-328-0094. Web: http://www.hazelden.org. Specialty: recovery issues.

Health Communications (HCI), Peter Vegso, Publisher, Enterprise Center, 3201 SW 15th Street, Deerfield Beach FL 33442; 954-360-0909; 800-441-5569; Fax: 954-360-0034. Web: http://www.hci-books.com.

Health Communications (HCI), Michele Matrisciani, Editorial Director, Enterprise Center, 3201 SW 15th Street, Deerfield Beach FL 33442; 954-360-0909; 800-441-5569; Fax: 954-360-0034. Web: http://www.hci-books.com.

Health Communications (HCI), Bret Witter, Editor, Enterprise Center, 3201 SW 15th Street, Deerfield Beach FL 33442; 954-360-0909; 800-441-5569; Fax: 954-360-0034. Email: bretw@hcibooks.com. Web: http://www.hcibooks.com.

Health Communications (HCI), Allison Janse, Editor, Enterprise Center, 3201 SW 15th Street, Deerfield Beach FL 33442; 954-360-0909; 800-441-5569; Fax: 954-360-0034. Web: http://www.hci-books.com.

Health Information Press, Jim Davis, Publisher, Practice Management Information Corporation, 4727 Wilshire Boulevard #300, Los Angeles CA 90010; 323-954-0224; Fax: 323-954-0253. Founded in 1986. 200+ titles in print. Specialties: health books for consumers, medical management books for doctors.

Hohm Press, Anthony Zuccarello, Publisher, P O Box, 2501, Prescott AZ 86302; 520-717-2944; 800-381-2700; Fax: 520-717-1779. Email: catalog@hohmpress.com. Web: http://www.hohmpress.com. Founded in 1975. 63 titles in print. Specialty: holistic health, alternative lifestyles, spirituality, psychology, women's books, poetry, children's books.

Holt, Deborah Brody, Senior Editor, 115 West 18th Street, New York NY 10011-4113; 212-886-9332; Fax: 212-633-0748. Web: http://www.henryholt.com.

Houghton Mifflin, Eamon Dolan, Editor, 222 Berkeley Street, Boston MA 02116-3748; 617-351-3668 or 617-351-5959; Fax: 617-351-1113 or 617-351-1111. Web: http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com.

Hudson Street Press, Laureen Rowland, Editor, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2385. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com. A division of Penguin Putnam.

Human Kinetics, Martin Barnard, Editor, 1607 N Market Street, P O Box 5076, Champaign IL 61825-5076; 217-351-5076; 800-747-4457; Fax: 217-351-1549. Web: http://www.humankinetics.com. Specialty: sports, coaching, physical activity, and fitness.

Hunter House, Kiran Rana, Publisher, 1515 1/2 Park Street, P O Box 2914, Alameda CA 94501-0914; 510-865-5282; 800-266-5592; Fax; 510-865-4295. Email: info@hunterhouse.com. Web: http://www.hunterhouse.com. Specialties: health, family, community, social issues, psychology.

Hyperion, Mary Ellen O'Neill, Executive Editor, 77 West 66th Street, New York NY 10023-6298; 212-456-0100; Fax: 212-456-0158. Web: http://www.hyperionbooks.com.

Idyll Arbor, Tom Blaschko, President, P O Box 720, Ravensdale WA 98051; 360-825-7797; Fax: 360-825-5670. Email: tom@idyllarbor.com. Web: http://www.idyllarbor.com. Health care info for practitioners and consumers.

Inner Ocean Publishing, Roger Jellinek, Editorial Director, 1037 Makawao Avenue, P O Box 1239, Makawao, Maui HI 96768-1239; 808-573-8000; 800-755-4118; Fax: 808-573-0700. Web: http://www.innerocean.com. Publishes self-help, alternative health, personal growth books.

Inner Traditions, Laura Schlivek, Editor, One Park Street, P O Box 388, Rochester VT 05767; 802-767-3174; 800-246-8648; Fax: 802-767-3726. Email: laura@innertraditions.com. Web: http://www.gotoit.com or http://www.innertraditions.com. Imprints: Bear & Company, Healing Arts Press, Destiny Books, Bindu Books, Park Street Press. Specialties: new age, spiritual.

International Medical Publishing, Editor, 1516 Mintwood Drive, McLean VA 22101; 703-356-2037; Fax: 703-734-8987. Web: http://www.medicalpublishing.com.

Literary, Subsidiary, & Foreign Rights Agents — This Word report includes more than 1,375 literary agents, including 375 agents that sell foreign rights and another 50 or so that handle subsidiary rights sales. This report also includes a sample foreign rights contract. $30.00.

J&B Publishers, Chirs Davis, Editor.

The Johns Hopkins University Press, Jacqueline Wehmueller, Executive Editor, 2715 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4363; 410-516-6936; 800-537-5487; Fax: 410-516-6998. Web: http://www.press.jhu.edu/books/guidelines.html.

The Johns Hopkins University Press, Wendy Harris, Senior Medical Editor, 2715 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4363; 410-516-6936; 800-537-5487; Fax: 410-516-6998. Web: http://www.press.jhu.edu/books/guidelines.html.

Johnson Books, Stephen Topping, Editorial Director, 1880 South 57th Court, Boulder CO 80301; 303-443-9766; 800-258-5830; Fax: 303-998-7594. Email: books@jpcolorado.com. Web: http://www.johnsonbooks.com. Publishes a few health books among its other titles.

Jossey-Bass, Senior Editor, Public Health and Health Services, 989 Market Street, San Francisco CA 94103-1741; 415-782-3183; Fax: 415-433-0499. Web: http://www.josseybass.com/go/publichealth.

Jossey-Bass, Mark David Kerr, Editor, 989 Market Street, San Francisco CA 94103-1741; 415-782-3183; Fax: 415-433-0499. Email: mkerr@josseybass.com. Web: http://www.josseybass.com.

Jossey-Bass, Alan Rinzler, Editor, 989 Market Street, San Francisco CA 94103-1741; 415-782-3183; Fax: 415-433-0499. Web: http://www.josseybass.com.

Key Porter Books, Clare McKeon, Editor, 70 The Esplanade, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1R2 Canada; 416-862-7777; Fax: 416-862-2304. Web: http://www.keyporter.com.

Knopf, Jonathan Segal, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Kos Publishing, 1997 Beechgrove Road, Alton, Ontario L0N 1A0, Canada; 519-927-1049; Fax: 519-927-9542. Email: info@kospublishing.com. Web: http://www.kospublishing.com. Motto: Books on medicine that works.

Lifeline Press, One Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC 20001; 202-216-0600; Fax: 202-216-0612. A division of Regnery Publishing that publishes books on alternative health, nutrition, and wellness.

Lifetime, Molly Mullen.

Little, Brown and Company, Tracy Behar, Executive Editor, 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10020. Web: http://www.twbookmark.com. Spirituality, science, and life improvement books. Formerly with Atria.

Little, Brown and Company, Geoff Shandler, Executive Editor, 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10020. Web: http://www.twbookmark.com.

Little, Brown and Company, Terry Adams, Editor, 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10020. Web: http://www.twbookmark.com.

Marlowe & Company, Sue McCloskey, Editor, 161 William Street, 16th Floor, New York NY 10038; 646-375-2570; Fax: 646-375-2571. Web: http://www.marlowepub.com.

Marlowe & Company, Mathew Lore, Editor, 161 William Street, 16th Floor, New York NY 10038; 646-375-2570; Fax: 646-375-2571. Web: http://www.marlowepub.com.

McGraw-Hill, Judith McCarthy, Executive Editor, Two Penn Plaza, 5th Floor, New York NY 10121-2298; 212-904-2000; Fax: 212-904-5422. Web: http://www.books.mcgraw-hill.com.

McGraw-Hill, Natasha Graf, Editor, Two Penn Plaza, 5th Floor, New York NY 10121-2298; 212-904-2000; Fax: 212-904-5422. Web: http://www.books.mcgraw-hill.com.

Meredith Books, Linda Raglan Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief, 375 Lexington Avenue, New York NY 10017; 212-499-2213. Email: linda.cunningham@meredith.com. Web: http://www.meredith.com.

Morgan Road Books, Editor, Broadway Books, 1540 Broadway, New York NY 10036; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com. Focused on health, fitness, spirituality, psychology, literary nonfiction, and memoir.

William Morrow, Harriet Bell, Editorial Director, 10 East 53rd Street, New York NY 10022; 212-207-7250; 800-242-7737; Fax: 212-207-6998. Web: http://www.harpercollins.com.

NAL Signet, Claire Zion, Editorial Director, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2385. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com. A division of Penguin Putnam.

NAL Signet, Tracy Bernstein, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2385. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com. A division of Penguin Putnam.

Thomas Nelson, Jonathan Merkh, Editor, 545 Marriott Drive #750, Nashville TN 37214; 615-902-3308; 800-251-4000; Fax: 615-902-3300. Email: jmerkh@thomasnelson.com. Web: http://www.thomasnelson.com.

New Harbinger Publications, Patrick Fanning, President, 5674 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland CA 94609; 510-652-0215; 800-748-6273; Fax: 510-652-5472. Email: nhhelp@newharbinger.com. Web: http://www.newharbinger.com. Founded in 1980.Specialties: books, audiotapes, and videos on psychology, health care, families, self-help.

New Harbinger Publications, Melissa Kirk, 5674 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland CA 94609; 510-652-0215; 800-748-6273; Fax: 510-652-5472. Email: nhhelp@newharbinger.com. Web: http://www.newharbinger.com.

New Horizon Press, Joan Dunphy, Publisher, P O Box 669, Far Hills NJ 07931; 908-604-6311; 800-533-7978; Fax: 908-604-6330. Specialties: true crime, self-help, children's self-help, current affairs, health, parenting, women's issues.

New World Library, Georgia Hughes, Editor, 14 Pamaron Way, Novato CA 94949; 415-884-2100; 800-972-6657; Fax: 415-884-2199. Email: georgia@nwlib.com. Web: http://www.nwlib.com. They have an active backlist of 150 titles. Specialty: new age books, holistic health, Native American, psychology, recovery, wellness, personal growth, and spoken-word audio.

Newmarket Press, Esther Margolis, Publisher, 18 East 48th Street, New York NY 10017; 212-832-3575; 800-669-3903; Fax: 212-832-3629. Web: http://www.newmarketpress.com.

North Atlantic Books & Frog Ltd., Editor. Publishes alternative health and martial arts titles.

Norton, Jill Bialosky, Editor, 500 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10110-0017; 212-354-5500; Fax: 212-869-0856; 800-223-4830. Web: http://www.wwnorton.com.

Other Press, Stacy Hague, Editor, 307 Seventh Avenue #1807, New York NY 10001; 212-414-0054; 877-843-6843; Fax: 212-414-0939. Web: http://www.otherpress.com. Health memoirs.

Other Press, Blake Radcliffe, Editor, 307 Seventh Avenue #1807, New York NY 10001; 212-414-0054; 877-843-6843; Fax: 212-414-0939. Web: http://www.otherpress.com. Health memoirs.

Peachtree Publishers, Kathy Landwehr, Associate Publisher, 1700 Chattahoochee Avenue, Atlanta GA 30318-2112; 404-876-8761; 800-241-0113; Fax: 404-875-2578. Email: hello@peachtree-online.com. Web: http://www.peachtree-online.com.

Penguin, Amy Hertz, Editor, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2385. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com. Health, fitness, spirituality, psychology, memoirs, and literary nonfiction.

Penguin Canada, Diane Turbide, Editor. Web: http://www.ca.penguingroup.com.

Perigee, Michelle Howry, Senior Editor, Penguin, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2385. Email: michelle.howry@us.penguingroup.com. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com. Also buys for Avery.

Perigee, Marian Lizzi, Editor-in-Chief, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2385. Email: marian.lizzi@us.penguingroup.com. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com. Health, fitness, self-help, special needs parenting, popular psychology, and quirky how-to.

Perseus De Capo Press, Marnie Cochran, Senior Editor, 11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge MA 02142; 617-252-5200. Web: http://www.perseuspublishing.com or http://www.perseusbooks.com.

powerHouse Books, Daniel Power, Pubisher, 68 Charlton Street, Ground Floor, New York NY 10014-4601; 212-604-9074; 877-742-6363; Fax: 212-366-5247. Web: http://www.powerhousebooks.com.

PublicAffairs, Robert Kimzey, Editor, 387 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016; 212-340-8100. Web: http://www.perseuspublishing.com or http://www.perseusbooks.com.

PublicAffairs, Lisa Kaufman, Editor, 387 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016; 212-340-8100. Web: http://www.perseuspublishing.com or http://www.perseusbooks.com.

Publications International, J. Robert Stank, Publisher, 7373 N Cicero Avenue, Lincolnwood IL 60646; 847-676-3470; Fax: 847-676-3671. Specialties: cookbooks, consumers, children's books, sports, entertainment, crafts, lifestyles, health and fitness, general.

Putnam, Neil Nyren, Editor, Penguin, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2385. Email: Neil.Nyren@us.penguingroup.com. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com.

Putnam, Jennifer Hershey, Editor, Penguin, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2385. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com.

Quality Medical Publishing, 2248 Welsch Industrial Court, Saint Louis MO 63146; 314-878-7808. Email: customerservice@qmp.com. Web: http://www.qmp.com. Publisher of award-winning medical books, journals and digital media in plastic surgery, spine surgery, otolaryngology, neurosurgery, dermatology, and orthopedic surgery.

Quest Books, Sharon Brown, Publishing Manager, Theosophical Publishing House, P O Box 270, Wheaton IL 60189; 630-665-0130; 800-669-9425; Fax: 630-665-8791. Web: http://www.questbooks.net. The publishing division of the Theosophical Society in America. Specialties: metaphysics, spirituality, alternative health, transpersonal psychology, world religions, creativity.

Random House, Illene Smith, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Random House, Caroline Sutton, Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com. Their practical nonfiction editor, speciaizing in health, fitness, diet, psychology, self-help, parenting, and spirituality.

Jody Rein Books, Jody Rein, Editor. Web: http://www.jodyreinbooks.com.

Riverhead, Jake Morrissey, Executive Editor, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2385. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com.

Riverhead, Susan Lehman, Editor, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-2385. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com.

Rodale Books, Tami Booth Corwin, Editor-in-Chief, Women's Health Books, 400 S Tenth Street, Emmaus PA 18098; 610-967-8775; Fax: 610-967-8962. Web: http://www.rodale.com. Also president of the book division.

Rodale Books, Mary South, Editor, 400 S Tenth Street, Emmaus PA 18098; 610-967-8775; Fax: 610-967-8962. Email: mary.south@rodale.com. Web: http://www.rodale.com.

Rodale Books, Lou Cinquino, Editor, 400 S Tenth Street, Emmaus PA 18098; 610-967-8775; Fax: 610-967-8962. Email: lou.cinquino@rodale.com. Web: http://www.rodale.com.

Rodale Books, Stephanie Tade, Editor, 400 S Tenth Street, Emmaus PA 18098; 610-967-8775; Fax: 610-967-8962. Web: http://www.rodale.com.

Rodale Books, Susan Berg, Editor, 400 S Tenth Street, Emmaus PA 18098; 610-967-8775; Fax: 610-967-8962. Web: http://www.rodale.com.

Rodale Books, Ginny Faber, Editor, 400 S Tenth Street, Emmaus PA 18098; 610-967-8775; Fax: 610-967-8962. Email: ginny.faber@rodale.com. Web: http://www.rodale.com.

Rodale Books, Mariska van Aalst, Editor, Women's Publishing Group, 400 S Tenth Street, Emmaus PA 18098; 610-967-8775; Fax: 610-967-8962. Email: mariska.vanaalst@rodale.com. Web: http://www.rodale.com.

Rodale Books, Heather Jackson, Executive Editor, Women's Health Books Group, 400 S Tenth Street, Emmaus PA 18098; 610-967-8775; Fax: 610-967-8962. Web: http://www.rodale.com.

Rodale Books, Zach Schisgal, Editor, Men's Health & Sports Division, 400 S Tenth Street, Emmaus PA 18098; 610-967-8775; Fax: 610-967-8962. Web: http://www.rodale.com.

Rodale Books, Leah Flickinger, Editor, Men's Health & Sports Division, 400 S Tenth Street, Emmaus PA 18098; 610-967-8775; Fax: 610-967-8962. Web: http://www.rodale.com.

Rodale - Organic Living Books, Margot Schupf, Editor, 400 S Tenth Street, Emmaus PA 18098; 610-967-8775; Fax: 610-967-8962. Web: http://www.rodale.com. Covers cooking, decorating, mind/body, health, fitness, beauty, and style.

Running Press, Jennifer Kasius, Editor, 125 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia PA 19103-4399; 215-567-5080; 800-345-5359; Fax: 215-568-2919. Web: http://www.runningpress.com.

Rutgers University Press, Audra J. Wolfe, Editor.

Rutledge Hill Press, Pamela Clements, Editor, P O Box 141000, Nashville TN 37214; 615-902-2332; 800-251-4000; Fax: 615-902-2340. Email: lstone@rutledgehillpress.com. Web: http://www.rutledgehillpress.com.

St. Martin's, Kathyrn Huck, Executive Editor, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10010; 212-674-5151. Web: http://www.stmartins.com. Health, lifestyle, how-to, and practical books as well as politics, memoirs, and narrative nonfiction.

St. Martin's, Elizabeth Beier, Editor, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10010; 212-674-5151. Web: http://www.stmartins.com.

St. Martin's, Diane Reverand, Editor, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10010; 212-674-5151. Web: http://www.stmartins.com.

St. Martin's, Michael Flamini, Editor, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10010; 212-674-5151. Web: http://www.stmartins.com.

St. Martin's, Hope Dellon, Editor, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10010; 212-674-5151. Web: http://www.stmartins.com.

St. Martin's, Sheila Curry Oakes, Executive Editor, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10010; 212-674-5151. Email: sheila.oakes@stmartins.com. Web: http://www.stmartins.com. New editor from Perigee who focuses on health, fitness, self-help, parenting, childcare, and popular reference.

Scribner, Colin Harrison, Editor, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10020-1513. Web: http://www.simonandschuster.com or http://www.simonsays.com.

Scribner, Nan Graham, Editor, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10020-1513. Web: http://www.simonandschuster.com or http://www.simonsays.com.

Seal Press, Brooke Warner, Editor, Avalon Publishing Group, 245 West 17th Street, 11th Floor, New York NY 10011-5300; 646-375-2570; Fax: 646-375-2571. Web: http://www.avalonpub.com.

Seal Press, Jill Rothenberg, Editor, Avalon Publishing Group, 245 West 17th Street, 11th Floor, New York NY 10011-5300; 646-375-2570; Fax: 646-375-2571. Email: jill.rothenberg@avalonpub.com. Web: http://www.avalonpub.com.

Sentient, Connie Shaw, Editor.

Shambhala Publications, Dave O'Neal, Managing Editor, Horticultural Hall, 200 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston MA 02115-4544; 617-424-0228; Fax: 617-236-1563. Web: http://www.shambhala.com. Specialty: Buddhism, new age titles, Eastern philosophy, holistic health, psychology, yoga, martial arts. Publishes 60 to 85 titles per year.

Silverback Books, Peter Dombrowski, Editor, 55 New Montgomery Street #516, San Francisco CA 94105-3431; 415-348-8595; Fax: 415-348-8597. Email: info@silverbackbooks.com. Web: http://www.silverbackbooks.com. “Our company publishes books featuring a youthful, lively approach to food, cooking, lifestyle and wellness topics. Our pages are packed with contemporary recipes and vivid color photographs.”

Simon & Schuster, Sydny Miner, Editor, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10020-1513. Web: http://www.simonandschuster.com or http://www.simonsays.com.

Square One Books, Randy Shur, Publisher, 115 Herricks Road, Garden City Park NY 11040; 516-535-2010; Fax: 516-535-2014. Email: sq1info@aol.com. Web: http://www.squareonepublishers.com. Books on writing, health.

Starburst Publishers, David and Sharon Robie, Publishers, P O Box 4123, Lancaster PA 17604; 717-293-0939; Fax: 717-293-1945. Email: starburst@starburstpublishers.com. Web: http://www.starburstpublishers.com. Specialties: inspiration, self-help, health, religious.

Sterling Publishing, Julie Trelstad, Executive Editor, 387 Park Avenue S, New York NY 10016; 212-532-7160; Fax: 212-213-2495. Web: http://www.sterlingpublishing.com. Founded in 1949. Specialties: wide-ranging non-fiction, including light reference, puzzles, health, gardening, crafts, art, mind/body, etc.

Stewart Tabori & Chang, Leslie Stoker, Editor, 115 West 18th Street, New York NY 10011-4113; 212-519-1300; Fax: 212-519-1310.

Stewart Tabori & Chang, Deborah Yost, Editor, 115 West 18th Street, New York NY 10011-4113; 212-519-1300; Fax: 212-519-1310.

Storey Publishing, Dianne M. Cutillo, Editor, 210 Mass Moca Way, North Adams MA 01247; 413-346-2100; 800-793-9396; Fax: 413-346-2196. Web: http://www.storey.com.

Storey Publishing, Deborah Balmut. Editor, 210 Mass Moca Way, North Adams MA 01247; 413-346-2100; 800-793-9396; Fax: 413-346-2196. Web: http://www.storey.com. Building books and mind/body/spirit books.

Sunstone Press, James Clois Smith, Jr., Publisher, P O Box 2321, Santa Fe NM 87504-2321; 800-243-5644; Fax: 505-988-1025. Email: jsmith@sunstonepress.com. Web: http://www.sunstonepress.com. Publishes novels, Native American, health, cookbooks, regional, and children's books.

Tarcher/Putnam, Mitch Horowitz, Editor-in-Chief, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-3393. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com.

Tarcher/Putnam, Joel Fotinos, Editor, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-3393. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com.

Tarcher/Putnam, Terri Hennessey, Editor, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-3393. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com.

Tarcher/Putnam, Wendy Hubbert, Editor, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-3393. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com.

Tarcher/Putnam, Sara Carder, Editor, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-3393. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com.

Tarcher/Putnam, Allison Sobel, Editor, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-3393. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com.

Ten Speed Press, Julie Bennett, Editor, 999 Harrison Street, P O Box 7123, Berkeley CA 94707-0123; 510-559-1600; 800-841-2665; Fax: 510-524-4588. Web: http://www.tenspeed.com.

Three Rivers Press, Becky Cabaza, Editorial Director, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Three Rivers Press, Kathryn “Katie” McHugh, Associate Editor, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com. Acquires self-help, health, fitness, parenting, personal finance, and popular reference.

Touchstone Fireside, Nancy Hancock, Senior Editor, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10020-1513. Web: http://www.simonandschuster.com or http://www.simonsays.com.

Union Square Press, Dave Nelson, Executive Acquisitions Editor, 387 Park Avenue S, New York NY 10016; 212-532-7160; Fax: 212-213-2495. Web: http://www.sterlingpublishing.com. Focus on mind/body/spirit books.

Vandamere Press, Pat Berger, Senior Editor, 13101 56th Court #813, Clearwater FL 33760; 727-556-0950; Fax: 727-556-2560. Email: vandamere@netzero.net. Web: http://www.vandamere.com. Disability and rehabilitative medicine books.

Viking Penguin, Molly Stern, Senior Editor, 375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-366-2000; Fax: 212-366-3393. Email: Molly.Stern@us.penguingroup.com. Web: http://www.penguinputnam.com.

Villard, Bruce Tracy, Editorial Director, 1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019; 212-782-9000; Fax: 212-302-7985. Web: http://www.randomhouse.com.

Virago, Lennie Goodings, Editor.

Vital Health Publishing, David Richard, Editor, 149 Old Branchville Road, Ridgefield CT 06877. Email: info@vitalhealthbooks.com. Web: http://www.vitalhealthbooks.com.

Volcano Press, Adam Gottstein, Publisher, 2l376 Consolation Street, P O Box 270, Volcano CA 95689; 209-296-3445; 800-879-9636; Fax: 209-296-45l5. Web: http://www.volcanopress.com. Ruth Gottstein, Editorial Consultant. Email: ruth@volcanopress.com. Specialties: women's health, family violence issues, and multicultural children's books.

W Publishing, Greg Daniel, Editor, 545 Marriott Drive #750, Nashville TN 37214; 615-902-3308; 800-251-4000; Fax: 615-902-3300. Web: http://www.thomasnelson.com.

Walker Books, 435 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014; 212-727-8300; Fax: 212-727-0984. Web: http://www.walkerbooks.com.

Weiser & Weiser, Mike Conlon, Editor, 368 Congress Street, 4th Floor, Boston MA 02210; 617-542-1324; 800-423-7087; Fax: 617-482-9676.

John Wiley, Tom Miller, Executive Editor, 111 River Street, Hoboken NJ 07030; 201-748-6000; Fax: 201-748-6617 or 201-748-5967. Web: http://www.wiley.com.

John Wiley, Teryn Johnson,  Editor, 111 River Street, Hoboken NJ 07030; 201-748-6000; Fax: 201-748-6617 or 201-748-5967. Web: http://www.wiley.com.

Workman Publishing Company, Peter Workman, Publisher, 225 Varick Street, New York NY 10014-4381; 212-254-5900; 800-722-7202; Fax: 212-475-5074. Web: http://www.workmanweb.com.

Workman Publishing Company, Suzie Bolotin, Editor, 225 Varick Street, New York NY 10014-4381; 212-254-5900; 800-722-7202; Fax: 212-475-5074. Web: http://www.workmanweb.com.

Yale University Press Health & Wellness, Jean E. Thomson Black, Editor, 302 Temple Street, P O Box 209040, New Haven CT 06520-2251; 203-432-0966; Fax: 203-432-8485. Email: jean.black@yale.edu. Web: http://www.yale.edu/yup.

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