African American Studies
Winner
Fighting the Devil in Dixie: How Civil Rights Activists Took on the Ku Klux Klan in Alabama by Wayne Greenhaw
Lawrence Hill Books, Chicago Review Press
978-1-56976-345-2
Finalist
Many Blessings: A Tapestry of Accomplished African Americans by Sonnee Weedn, Ph.D.
Chispa Publishing
978-0-9832776-0-6
Animals/Pets: General
Winner
Top Tips from Top Trainers: 1001 Practical Tips and Techniques for Successful Dog Care and Training by The Association of Pet Dog Trainers
TFH Publications, Inc.
978-0-7938-0640-9
Finalist
Angelic Tails: True Stories of Heavenly Canine Companions by Joan Wester Anderson
Loyola Press
978-0-8294-3543-6
Finalist
Good Snakekeeping: A Comprehensive Guide to All Things Serpentine by Philip Purser
TFH Publications, Inc.
978-0-7938-0642-3
Finalist
Greatness and Goodness: Barbaro and His Legacy by Alex Brown
Glen View Media
978-0-9832139-0-1
Finalist
Horse-Drawn Days: A Century of Farming with Horses by Jerry Apps
Wisconsin Historical Society Press
978-0-87020-445-6
Finalist
Just One More Day: A Dog Lover's Guide to Saying Goodbye by Geoffrey Bain
Enchanted Forest Press
978-0-982864951
Finalist
The Complete Guide to Raising Chickens: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply by Tara Layman Williams
Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc.
978-1601383747
Animals/Pets: Health
Winner
Orphans of Katrina: Inside the World's Biggest Animal Rescue by Karen O'Toole
Give a Dog a Bone Press
978-0-615-32916-1
Finalist
All-Breed Dog Grooming, Revised Edition by Denise Dobish [et al]
TFH Publications, Inc.
978-0-7938-0647-8
Animals/Pets: Novelty
Winner
50 Tricks to Teach Your Dog by Sophie Collins
TFH Publications, Inc.
978-0-7938-0645-4
Finalist
An Obsession Called Pheasant: The True Story of a Pursuit of the Elusive by Jolan Durrah
Pheasant Tale Productions
978-0-9817001-1-3
Finalist
Cat Mulan's Mindful Musings: Insight and Inspiration for a Wonderful Life by Margie Yee Webb
Laughing Cat Press
978-1-936595-09-9
Finalist
Correcting Bad Habits in Dogs by Claire Arrowsmith
TFH Publications, Inc.
978-0-7938-0646-1
Anthologies: Non-Fiction
Winner
Optimism! Cultivating the Magic Quality that can Extend Your Lifespan, Boost Your Energy, and Make You Happy Now, edited by Dawson Church & Stephanie Marohn
Elite Books
978-1600700699
Finalist
Intensity: The 10th Anniversary Anthology from WriteGirl, edited by Keren Taylor
WriteGirl Publications
978-0-9837081-0-0
Art: General
Winner
Art Healing: Visual Art for Emotional Insight and Well-Being by Jeremy Spiegel, MD
Seishin Books
978-0-615-46715-3
Finalist
Horse Photography: The Dynamic Guide for Horse Lovers by Carol J. Walker
Painted Hills Publishing
978-0-9817936-2-7
Finalist
The Complete Graphics of Eyvind Earle, 1940-1990, Vol. 1 by Eyvind Earle
Eyvind Earle Publsihing, Inc.
978-0965058735
Audiobook: Best Group Performance
Winner
The Crossroads by L. Ron Hubbard
Galaxy Press
978-1-59212-241-7
Finalist
Return to Marshall's Bayou: A Dassas Cormier Mystery by S.H. Baker
Siren Audio Studios
978-0-9844180-4-6
Audiobook: Fantasy/Science-Fiction
Winner A Matter of Matter by L. Ron Hubbard
Galaxy Press
978-1-59212-239-4
Audiobook: Fiction, General
Winner
By King's Command by Linda Lea Castle
Siren Audio Studios
978-0-9844180-1-5
Audiobook: Humor
Winner
Sid Guy: Private Eye by L.N. Nolan and W.W. Marciano
Siren Audio Studios
978-0-9844180-0-8
Finalist
Reign of the Gila Monster by L. Ron Hubbard
Galaxy Press
978-1-59212-377-3
Audiobook: Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Winner Dead Men Kill by L. Ron Hubbard
Galaxy Press
978-1-59212-350-6
Autobiography/Memoirs
Winner
Prodigal Father Pagan Son: Growing Up Inside the Dangerous World of the Pagans Motorcycle Club by Anthony Menginie and Kerrie Droban
St. Martin's Press
978-0-312-57654-7
Finalist
3mph: The Adventure of One Woman's Walk Around the World by Polly Letofsky
GlobalWalk, Inc.
978-0-9832085-0-1
Finalist
Higher Than Eagles: The Tragedy and Triumph of an American Family by Maralys Wills and Chris Wills
Stephens Press
978-1-935043-25-6
Finalist
Pictures and People: A Search for Visual Truth and Social Justice by Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret
Penfield Books
978-1932043716
Finalist
The Road Through Wonderland: Surviving John Holmes by Dawn Schiller
Medallion Press, Inc.
978-160542083-7
Finalist
Walking The Tiger's Path: A Soldier's Spiritual Journey in Iraq by Paul M. Kendel
Tendril Press
978-0-9841543-5-7
Finalist
Wolfer: A Memoir by Carter Niemeyer
BottleFly Press
978-0-615-40948-1
Best Cover Design
Winner
From Simms to Zanzibar by Lynn Garrett McLeod
Zanzibar Press
978-0-9844806-0-9
Finalist
Labrador Retriever by Linda Rehkoph
TFH Publications, Inc.
978-0-7938-3608-6
Finalist
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Strikingly True by Geoff Tibballs
Ripley Publishing
978-1-609941-000-6
Finalist
Success Through Communication by L. Ron Hubbard
Bridge Publications, Inc.
978-1-4031-3038-9
Finalist
The Book of U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What's Available, & How to Complete a Federal Resume, 11th Edition by Dennis V. Damp
Bookhaven Press, LLC
978-0-943641-29-4
Finalist
Think, Believe, Receive: Three Steps to An Amazing Life by Brian K. Graham
Balboa Press
978-1-4525-3362-9
Finalist
Uncle! The Definitive Guide for Becoming the World's Greatest Aunt or Uncle by Will Murray
Morgan James Publishing
978-1600379468
Best Interior Design
Winner
An Illustrated Introduction to Taoism: The Wisdom of the Sages by Jean C. Cooper
World Wisdom, Inc.
978-1-935493-16-7
Finalist
Living in Two Worlds by Charles Eastman World Wisdom, Inc.
978-1-933316-76-5
Finalist
People of the Big Voice: Photographs of Ho-Chunk Families by Charles Van Schaick, 1879-1942, by Tom Jones, Michael Schmudlach, Matthew Daniel Mason, Amy Lonetree and George A. Greendeer
Wisconsin Historical Society Press
978-0-87020-476-0
Finalist
The Meditative Gardener: Cultivating Mindfulness of Body, Feelings, and Mind by Cheryl Wilfong
Heart Path Press
978-0-615-30041-2
Finalist
Top Tips from Top Trainers: 1001 Practical Tips and Techniques for Successful Dog Care and Training by The Association of Pet Dog Trainers
TFH Publications, Inc.
978-0-7938-0640-9
Best New Fiction
Winner
Tucker's Monster by S.S. Wilson
Real Deal Productions, Inc.
978-0-9827222-0-6
Finalist
Death By A Honeybee by Abigail Keam
Worker Bee Press
978-0-615-34734-9
Finalist
Finders Keepers by Russ Colchamiro
3 Finger Prints
978-0-9794801-4-0
Finalist
Line by Line by Barbara Hacha
MediaMix Productions, LLC
978-0-983-19870-3
Finalist
The Collectibles by James J. Kaufman
Downstream Publishing, LLC
978-0-9825873-1-7
Finalist
The Last Letter by Kathleen Shoop
CreateSpace
978-1-45634720-8
Best New Non-Fiction
Winner
DEAR SUCCESS SEEKER: Wisdom from Outstanding Women by Michele R. Wright, Ph.D.
Simon & Schuster / Atria Books
978-1-4165-7079-0
Finalist
Find the Upside of the Down Times: How To Turn Your Worst Experiences Into Your Best Opportunities! by Dr. Rob Pennington
Resource International
978-0-9832759-0-9
Finalist
From Simms to Zanzibar by Lynn Garrett McLeod
Zanzibar Press
978-0-9844806-0-9
Finalist
Germs Gone Wild: How Unchecked Development of Domestic Biodefense Threatens America by Kenneth King
Pegasus Books
978-160598-100-0
Finalist
The Digitally Divided Self: Relinquishing our Awareness to the Internet by Ivo Quartiroli
Silens
978-88-97233-00-8
Finalist
The Intuitive Compass: Why the Best Decisions Balance Reason and Instinct by Francis Cholle
Jossey-Bass
978-1118077542
Biography: General
Winner
Oprah: A Biography by Kitty Kelley
Crown Books/Random House
978-0-307-39486-6
Finalist
Frithjof Schuon: Messenger of the Perennial Philosophy by Michael Oren Fitzgerald
World Wisdom, Inc.
978-1-935493-08-2
Finalist
Hands with a Heart: The Personal Biography of Actress ZaSu Pitts by Gayle D. Haffner
Outskirts Press
978-1-4327-6209-4
Biography: Historical
Winner
The Accidental Anarchist: From the Diaries of Jacob Marateck by Bryna Kranzler
Crosswalk Press
978-0984556304
Business: Careers
Winner
Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0: How to Stand Out from the Crowd and Tap Into the Hidden Job Market using Social Media and 999 other Tactics Today by Jay Conrad Levinson and David Perry
Wiley
978-1118019092
Finalist
7 Simple Steps to Landing Your First Job: The Shortest Path From Here to Hired by Joseph Logan
Maytown Press
978-1453832394
Finalist
First Job, First Paycheck: How to get the most out of both…without help from your parents by Jeff Lehman
Mentor Press LLC
978-0-9768999-6-9
Finalist
Hot Tips For Career Chicks: Unlocking the CODE to success by Karen Adamedes
Abney Hall Pty Ltd
978-1452833934
Finalist
How to Interview Like a Pro: 43 Rules For Getting Your Next Job by Mary Greenwood
iUniverse
978-1450270892
Finalist
no Sneakers at the Office: A Practical Handbook for the Business World by Adam T. Scholl
LandMarc Press
978-0-984-51290-4
Finalist
The Book of U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What's Available, & How to Complete a Federal Resume, 11th Edition by Dennis V. Damp
Bookhaven Press, LLC
978-0-943641-29-4
Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Winner
From Idea to Exit: The Entrepreneurial Journey by Jeff Weber
Triple Nickel Press
978-0-9827029-9-4
Finalist
Advancing Nonprofit Stewardship Through Self-Regulation: Translating Priciples into Practice by Christopher Corbett
Kumarian Press, An Imprint of Stylus Publishing
978-1-565494084
Finalist
Big Wave Surfing: Extreme Technology Development, Management, Marketing and Investing by Kenneth J. Thurber, Ph.D.
Beaver's Pond Press
978-1-59298-380-3
Finalist
Finance Without Fear: A Guide to Creating and Managing a Profitable Business by William S. Hettinger, Ph.D. and John Dolan-Heitlinger, MBA
Institute for Finance and Entrepreneurship
978-0-9828917-0-4
Finalist
Lessons From A Street-Wise Professor: What You Won't Learn At Most Music Schools by Ramon Ricker
Soundown, Inc.
978-0-9828639-0-9
Finalist
MINITRENDS: How Innovators & Entrepreneurs Discover & Profit From Business & Technology Trends by John H. Vanston, Ph.D. with Carrie Vanston
Technology Futures, Inc.
978-1884154362
Finalist
Smarter Branding Without Breaking the Bank: Five Proven Marketing Strategies You Can Use Right Now to Build Your Business at Little or No Cost by Brenda Bence
Global Insight Communications, LLC
978-0-9825353-1-8
Business: General
Winner
The 24-Hour Customer: New Rules for Winning in a Time-Starved, Always-Connected Economy by Adrian C. Ott
Harper Business
978-0-06-179861-0
Finalist
Capturing New Markets: How Smart Companies Create Opportunities Others Don't by Stephen Wunker
McGraw-Hill
978-0-071767446
Finalist
Dancing With Digital Natives: Staying in Step With the Generation That's Transforming the Way Business is Done, edited by Michelle Manafy and Heidi Gautschi
Information Today, Inc./CyberAge Books
978-0-910965-87-3
Finalist
Defining Conversations: A Little Book Abouty a Big Idea by Scott West and Mitch Anthony
Insights Press
978-0-9757523-7-4
Finalist
Taking Flight! Mastering the Four Behavioral Styles and Transform Your Career, Your Relationships…Your Life by Merrick Rosenberg and Daniel Silvert
CreateSpace
978-1453678220
Finalist
The Long Tail from SmarterComics by Chris Anderson, illustrated by Shane Clester
Writers of the Round Table Press
978-1-61066-006-8
Finalist
The Next Boom: What you absolutely, positively have to know about the world between now and 2025 by Jack W. Plunkett
BizExecs Press
978-1-60879-999-2
Business: Investing
Winner
Preferred Stocks: The Art of Profitable Income Investing by Kenneth G. Winans
A Wealth of Wisdom
978-0-9843125-1-1
Finalist
Big Wave Surfing: Extreme Technology Development, Management, Marketing and Investing by Kenneth J. Thurber, Ph.D.
Beaver's Pond Press
978-1-59298-380-3
Business: Management & Leadership
Winner
10 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd: How to Out-Think and Out-Perform the Competition by Connie Podesta and Jean Gatz
Triple Nickel Press
978-0-9827029-4-9
Finalist
Brand Resilience: Managing Risk and Recovery in a High-Speed World by Jonathan R. Copulsky
Palgrave Macmillan, a division on St. Martin's Press
978-0-230-11138-7
Finalist
Corporate Culture: The Ultimate Strategic Asset by Eric G. Flamholtz and Yvonne Randle
Stanford University Press
978-0-8047-6364-6
Finalist
Find Your Scream, Live Your Dream: Discover Your Inner Leader by Vicki Sandler
Wearthy Ideas, LLC
978-0-983013600
Finalist
Haunting the CEO: A Tale of True Leadership in An Era of IT Failure by John D. Hughes
Spotless Books
978-0-615-35660-6
Finalist
Leadership DASH: Breaking through the Finish Line by Geneace Williams, J.D., Ph.D.
Our Living Word Communications, Inc.
978-0-9829616-0-5
Finalist
Nerd-to-English: Your Everyday Guide for Translating Your Business, Your Messages, and Yourself by Glenn S. Phillips
Bear Creek Books
978-0-9830430-0-3
Business: Marketing & Advertising
Winner
Engage! The Complete Guide for Brands and Businesses to Build, Cultivate, and Measure Success in the New Web by Brian Solis
Wiley
978-1118003763
Finalist
Brand Resilience: Managing Risk and Recovery in a High-Speed World by Jonathan R. Copulsky
Palgrave Macmillan, a division on St. Martin's Press
978-0-230-11138-7
Finalist
Competitive Positioning: Best Practices For Creating Brand Loyalty by Richard D. Czerniawski and Michael W. Maloney
Hudson House
978-1-58776-914-6
Finalist
How to Use the Internet to Advertise, Promote, and Market Your Business or Website—With Little or No Money, Revised 2nd Edition by Bruce C. Brown
Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc.
978-1-601384409
Finalist
Outcome-Based Marketing: New Rules for Marketing on the Web by John D. Leavy
Entrepreneur Press
978-1-599184180
Finalist
Smarter Branding Without Breaking the Bank: Five Proven Marketing Strategies You Can Use Right Now to Build Your Business at Little or No Cost by Brenda Bence
Global Insight Communications, LLC
978-0-9825353-1-8
Finalist
The 24-Hour Customer: New Rules for Winning in a Time-Starved, Always-Connected Economy by Adrian C. Ott
Harper Business
978-0-06-179861-0
Business: Motivational
Winner
The Intuitive Compass: Why the Best Decisions Balance Reason and Instinct by Francis Cholle
Jossey-Bass
978-1118077542
Finalist
Carve Out Your Niche: How to Live Your Passion, Write Your Book, & Help Others Change Their World by Terry Sprouse
Planeta Books, LLC
978-0-9798566-2-4
Finalist
Find Your Scream, Live Your Dream: Discover Your Inner Leader by Vicki Sandler
Wearthy Ideas, LLC
978-0-983013600
Finalist
From the Jungle to the Boardroom by Mike Monahan
Beacon Publishing
978-0-9841318-6-0
Finalist
Learning: Steps to becoming a passionate lifelong learner by Russell Sarder
Sarder Press
978-0-9833788-2-2
Finalist
The Ball by Todd Whitaker
Triple Nickel Press
978-0-9827029-0-1
Business: Personal Finance
Winner
What Your CPA Isn't Telling You by Mark J. Kohler, CPA, Attorney at Law
Entrepreneur Press
978-159918-416-6
Finalist
First Job, First Paycheck: How to get the most out of both…without help from your parents by Jeff Lehman
Mentor Press LLC
978-0-9768999-6-9
Finalist
Moving Forward on Your Own: A Financial Guidebook for Widows by Kathleen M. Rehl, Ph.D., CFP
Rehl Financial Advisors
978-0-9845793-0-3
Business: Real Estate
Winner
Public Trust Betrayed: The Truth Behind the Real Estate Appraisal Industry by James E. Manning
Tate Publishing & Enterprises
978-1-61739-367-9
Business: Reference
Winner
The Little Gold Grammar Book: Mastering the Rules That Unlock the Power of Writing by Brandon Royal
Maven Publishing
978-1-897393-30-7
Finalist
Civil Rights Investigations under the Workforce Investment Act and Other Title VI-Related Laws: From Intake to Final Determination by Seena Kay Foster
Outskirts Press
978-1-4327-7323-6
Finalist
Developing Computer Systems Requirements by J.A.K. Baker and K.J. Thurber
Digital Systems Press 978-0-9833424-0-3
Finalist
Pricing and Profitability Management: A Practical Guide for Business Leaders by Julie M. Meehan, Michael G. Simonetto, Larry Montan, Jr. and Christopher A. Goodin
John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pte. Ltd.
978-0-470-82527-3
Business: Sales
Winner
Pricing and Profitability Management: A Practical Guide for Business Leaders by Julie M. Meehan, Michael G. Simonetto, Larry Montan, Jr. and Christopher A. Goodin
John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pte. Ltd.
978-0-470-82527-3
Finalist
How to Master the Art of Selling from SmarterComics by Tom Hopkins, illustrated by Bob Byrne
Writers of the Round Table Press
978-1-61066-003-7
Finalist
Kiss Your Customer: 77 Reasons Why Sales & Service Are Just Like Dating & Relationships by Andy Masters
Hawthorn Publishing
978-09754610-9-9
Business: Writing & Publishing
Winner
The Frugal Book Promoter: Second Edition: How to get nearly free publicity on your own or by partnering with your publisher by Carolyn Howard-Johnson
CreateSpace
978-1463743291
Finalist
Many Genres, One Craft: Lessons in Writing Popular Fiction, edited by Michael A. Arnzen and Heidi Ruby Miller
Headline Books, Inc.
978-0-929915-55-5
Finalist
Sell More Books! Book Marketing and Publishing for Low Profile and Debut Authors by Cherie K. Miller and J. Steve Miller
Wisdom Creek Press, LLC
978-0-9818756-3-7
Finalist
What to Charge: Pricing Strategies for Freelancers and Consultants by Laurie Lewis
Outskirts Press
978-1-4327-6764-8
Finalist
Writing to Make a Difference: 25 Powerful Techniques to Boost Your Community Impact by Dalya F. Massachi
Writing for Community Success
978-0-9788836-0-7
Children's Book Series
Winner
Frog & Friends by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Josee Masse
Sleeping Bear Press
978-1585365487
Finalist
"Rachel and Sammy Visit" Children's Book Series by Jannifer Powelson
Strategic Book Group
978-1-60976-168-4 / 978-1-60860-705-1
Finalist
Ben & Elvis: The Bullfrog Story by J. Page & S.T. Rainier
ELV Enterprises
978-0-982966921
Finalist
Carnation Circus, A Carnation Christmas, Carnation by Vickie Jo Milleson, illustrated by Connie Jean Keaton
Headline Books, Inc.
978-0938467229 / 0-929915933 / 092991581X
Finalist
The "Gabriella" Children's Book Series by Jerry and Patsy Di Leo
Lulu Press
978-0-557-49517-7, 978-0-557-74179-3, 978-0-557-87286-2
Finalist
Tugg and Teeny by J. Patrick Lewis, illustrated by Christopher Denise
Sleeping Bear Press
978-1585366859
Children's Educational
Winner
101 Things Everyone Should Know About Math by Marc Zev, Kevin B. Segal and Nathan Levy
Science, Naturally!
978-0-9678020-3-9
Finalist
Alexander and the Great Berry Patch by Linda J. Hawkins, illustrated by Donna Eaves
Heart to Heart Publishing, Inc.
978-0-9802486-6-1
Finalist
Alphabet of African Animals by Laura Gates Glavin, illustrated by Michael Denman, William Huiett, Christopher Leeper & Gregory Wenzel
Soundprints
978-1-60727109-3
Finalist
Dream by Adam Montierth, illustrated by Adam Devaney
Sortis Publishing
978-098279865-2
Finalist
Fifo "50 States" by Hayley Rose, illustrated by Jessie B. Orlet
Inkwell Productions
978-0-981464824
Finalist
Lost in Lexicon: An Adventure in Words and Numbers by Pendred Noyce, illustrations by Joan Charles
Scarletta Press
978-0-9830219-2-6
Finalist
Why Do My Feet Say YES, When My Head Says No? by Eileen L. Cooley, Ph.D., illustrated by Jill Dubin
Headline Kids, an imprint of Headline Books, Inc.
978-0-938467-06-9
Children's Fiction
Winner
The Adventures of Lumi Nary Light: A Fairy Tale of a Teeny Tiny Angel written and illustrated by Sonya Haramis, M.Ed.
Peace of the Dreamer
978-0-97622-472-3
Finalist
Dot to Dot by Kit Bakke
Createspace
978-1456368043
Finalist
Green Kitty by Alexandra Faer Bryan, illustrated by Megan L. Pitts & Katrina Judd
AuthorHouse
978-1-4520-1736-5
Finalist
I Don't Want To Go To The Toilet by B. Annye Rothenberg, Ph.D., illustrated by Nina Ollikainen, M.D.
Perfecting Parenting Press
978-0-979-0420-3-4
Finalist
Lost in Lexicon: An Adventure in Words and Numbers by Pendred Noyce, illustrations by Joan Charles
Scarletta Press
978-0-9830219-2-6
Finalist
Marigold: Book One of the Elven Chronicles by Marya Ashworth
CreateSpace
978-1-453671696
Finalist
Once Upon a Time Tales by Alma Winters
Strategic Book Group
978-1-60976-454-8
Children's Mind/Body/Spirit
Winner
The Boy & His Mud Horses & Other Stories from the Tipi, told and illustrated by Paul Goble
World Wisdom, Inc.
978-1-935493-11-2
Finalist
Growing Up with a Bucket Full of Happiness by Carol McCloud, illustrated by Penny Weber
Nelson Publishing & Marketing
978-193391657-6
Finalist
Hugo The Happy Starfish Wants to be Different, written and illustrated by Susanne Liebermann
Happy Language Kids, LLC
978-1-935997-03-0
Finalist
Shape Up or bite me!: "SWALK" Lessons from Six Teens in Health Class by Judy Eberhardt, illustrations by Russell Dauterman, clinical advisor Amanda Stein, MS,RD
Xlibris
978-1-4415-7333-9
Finalist
The Adventures of Lumi Nary Light: A Fairy Tale of a Teeny Tiny Angel written and illustrated by Sonya Haramis, M.Ed.
Peace of the Dreamer
978-0-97622-472-3
Finalist
The Magic Shell by Mare Bowman
Authorhouse
978-1-4520-5738-5
Finalist
Wallie Exercises by Steve Ettinger, C.S.C.S, art by Pete Proctor
Active Spud Press
978-0-9845388-0-5
Children's Non-Fiction
Winner
Tecolote: The Little Horse That Could by Sandy Nathan
Vilasa Press
978-0-9762809-9-6
Finalist
Addie Slaughter, The Girl Who Met Geronimo by Susan L. Krueger, Ed.D. with Reba Wells Grandrud, Ph.D.
Five Star Publications. Inc.
978-1-58985-197-9
Finalist
My Horse Samson by Ashley Ball
Headline Books, Inc.
978-0938467106
Children's Novelty & Gift
Winner
I Love My Planet Earth by Laura Gates Glavin, illustrations by Sally Vitsky
Soundprints
978-1607271406
Finalist
Five Little Monkeys edited by Jamie McCune
Studio Mouse
978-1590699027
Finalist
Froggy Went-a-Courtin' edited by Laura Gates Galvin, illustrated by Jacqueline Decker
Soundprints
978-1-607271871
Finalist
The Santa Club by Kelly Moss, illustrated by Jim Keserich
Palmary Press
978-0-9821340-1-6
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
Winner
Memoirs of a Goldfish by Devin Scillian, illustrated by Tim Bowers
Sleeping Bear Press
978-1585365074
Finalist
Colors of Me by Brynne Barnes, illustrated by Annika M. Nelson
Sleeping Bear Press
978-1-58536-541-8
Finalist
Dream by Adam Montierth, illustrated by Adam Devaney
Sortis Publishing
978-098279865-2
Finalist
I'm 5 by Alva Sachs, illustrated by Patricia Krebs
Three Wishes Publishing Company
978-0979638022
Finalist
Portia Polar Bear's Birthday Wish by Margie K Carroll, photography by Daniel J. Cox
Margie Carroll Press
978-0-9844793-3-7
Finalist
Sea Horse, Run! by Tammy Carter Bronson
Bookaroos Publishing, Inc.
978-0967816777
Finalist
The Crowded Backyard by P.T. Custard, illustrated by Jeffrey Duckworth
Black Plume Books
978-0-9785317-3-7
Finalist
The Glaciers are Melting! by Donna Love, illustrated by Shennen Bersani
Sylvan Dell Publishing
978-1607181262
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction w/ Audio CD
Winner Bronte & Frank Go To Moscow by Megan Worthy, design and characters by Danielle Forrest, illustrations by Nicole Moon
Worthy Hen Productions LLC
978-0-615-38138-1
Finalist
The Fart Fairy: Book and Audio CD by Bobbie Hinman, illustrated by Mark Wayne Adams
Best Fairy Books
978-0978679149
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Non-Fiction
Winner
Rattlesnake Rules by Conrad J. Storad, illustrated by Nathaniel P. Jensen
Five Star Publications. Inc.
978-158985-161-0
Finalist
African Animals Alphabet Book by Stanford Apseloff
Ohio Distinctive Publishing
978-0-9647934-8-4
Finalist
Imagine What's Possible: Use the Power of Your Mind to Take Control of Your Life During Cancer by Jarrod Skole and Gary Skole
American Cancer Society
978-1-60443-037-0
Finalist
Lipman Pike: America's First Home Run King by Richard Michelson, illustrated by Zachary Pullen
Sleeping Bear Press
978-1585364657
Finalist
Marshall, The Sea Dog: A History of Life-Saving & Notable Nantucket Shipwrecks by Whitney Stewart, illustratations by Dennis Lyall, Rodney Charman and Stephanie Hubbard
Soundprints
978-1-607271505
Finalist
My Bonus Mom: Taking the Step out of Stepmom by Tami Butcher, illustrated by Feras Nouf
Five Star Publications. Inc.
978-1-58985-081-1
Finalist
The Long and the Short of It: A Tale About Hair by Barbara Meyers & Lydia Criss Mays, illustrated by Shennen Bersani
American Cancer Society
978-1-60443-017-2
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
Winner
The Very Best Toy by Gary Rinker, illustrated by Rawderson Rangel
Maverick Books, Inc.
978-1-59188-881-9
Finalist
Cup of Glitter by Sherry K. Brubaker, illustrated by Robert A. Brubaker
Gilded Magic Publishing
978-1451535235
Finalist
Garbology Kids™ Where Do Recyclable Materials Go? by Sabbithry Persad
Firewater Media Group
978-0-9812439-0-0
Finalist
Lady's Day to Play by Uncle Dave
Headline Books, Inc.
978-0938467250
Finalist
Pablo Visits the Ocean by Mary Wisham Fenstermacher, illustrations by Sandra Leinonen Dunn
AuthorHouse
978-1-4634-6035-8
Finalist
Peter and the Whimper-Whineys by Sherrill S. Cannon
Strategic Book Group
978-1-60911-517-3
Finalist
There's a Lion on the Dance Floor by Kristin Harkison Paulus, illustrated by Kelly Beroske
AuthorHouse
978-1-4490-2692-9
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Non-Fiction
Winner The World According to Honey Bear by Honey Bear with Catherine Rodriguez, Ed.D.
Publishing Gurus
978-8190969321
Finalist
Fifo "50 States" by Hayley Rose, illustrated by Jessie B. Orlet
Inkwell Productions
978-0-981464824
Finalist
Tecolote: The Little Horse That Could by Sandy Nathan
Vilasa Press
978-0-9762809-9-6
Children's Religious
Winner
Passport to the World by Craig Froman
Master Books
978-0-89051-595-2
Finalist
Dragons: Legends & Lore of Dinosaurs by Bodie Hodge & Laura Welch
Master Books
978-0-89051-558-7
Finalist
Ivan Becomes a Hero by Linda Rossetti Brocato, illustrated by Donna Brooks
Heart to Heart Publishing, Inc.
978-0-9802486-1-6
Finalist
My Guy in the Sky by Victoria Lovell, illustrations by Megan D. Wellman
Nelson Publishing and Marketing
978-1-933916-83-5
Finalist
The Color of Grace by Jennifer Neill, illustrated by Amy Fox & Charles Bishop
In The Wind Books
978-0981774923
Finalist
The Dream Box by Beverle Spruill, illustrated by Dan Cooper
AuthorHouse
978-1-4490-3783-3
Finalist
The Santa Club by Kelly Moss, illustrated by Jim Keserich
Palmary Press
978-0-9821340-1-6
Cookbooks: General
Winner
Perfect One-Dish Dinners: All You Need for Easy Get-Togethers by Pam Anderson
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
978-0-547-19595-7
Finalist
Bite Me: A Stomach-Satisfying, Visually Gratifying, Fresh-Mouthed Cookbook by Julie Albert & Lisa Gnat
Kyle Books
978-1906868444
Finalist
Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes by Cat Cora
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
978-0-547-12603-6
Finalist
Cook The Part: Delicious, Interactive and Fun Team Cooking by Karin Eastham
Crosswalk Press LLC
978-0984556328
Finalist
Cooking With Sin: Great Recipes Dipped in Alcohol and Wrapped in a Wonderful Story by Carla Johnson
Carla Johnson
978-0-9867520-0-1
Finalist
I Overcooked My Family But the muffins turned out alright! by Debbie Davis
Mutterfly Press
978-0-61543521-3
Finalist
Our Best Bites: Mormon Moms in the Kitchen by Sara Wells and Kate Jones
Shadow Mountain
978-1-60641-931-1
Cookbooks: Grilling & BBQ
Winner
Char-Broil America Grills by the Editors of Creative Homeowner
Creative Homeowner
978-1-58011-502-5
Cookbooks: Health/Alternative
Winner
All American Vegan by Jennifer & Nathan Winograd
Almaden Books
978-0979074332
Finalist
Healthy Palate: Delicious and Simple Recipes to Enhance Meals with Fruits and Vegetables by Mary Lynn Farivari, RD
Parsley Publishing
978-0615409450
Finalist
The Supernatural Kids Cookbook by Nancy Mehagian, illustrated by Alexandra Conn
Huqua Press
978-0-615-43791-0
Cookbooks: International
Winner
Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
978-0-618-87553-5
Cookbooks: Regional
Winner
Seaboard to Sideboard Entertains by The Junior League of Wilmington, NC, Inc.
Favorite Recipes Press
978-0-9607822-1-5
Finalist
Getting Fit With Food: 101 Healthy Eating Recipes by Shana Lee Conradt
Self-Published
978-0-615-37381-2
Crafts/Hobbies/How-to
Winner
The Complete Guide to building Your Own Tree House: For Parents and Adults Who Are Kids at Heart—With Companion CD-ROM by Robert Miskimon
Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc.
978-1-601382443
Finalist
Quilting: The Basics & Beyond by Jeri Simon
Landauer Publishing
978-0-9825586-3-8
Finalist
Threads: The Basics & Beyond by Debbie Bates & Liz Kettle
Landauer Publishing
978-0-9825586-1-4
Current Events: Political/Social
Winner
The Insurgency in Chechnya and the North Caucasus: From Gazavat to Jihad by Robert W. Schaefer
Praeger Security International
978-0313386343
Finalist
Adamant Aggressors: How to Recognize and Deal with Them by Bruce D. Thatcher
Xlibris
978-1-4628-9194-8
E-Book: General Fiction
Winner
When No One is Watching by Joseph Hayes
Synergy Books
978-0-9843879-4-6
E-Book: Non-Fiction
Winner
Beginnings by Anne Geddes
Geddes Group
978-1-921652-41-7
Finalist
Living Green with Your Dog: The Complete Guide to Raising an Earth-Friendly Companion by Tammy Gagne
TFH Publications, Inc.
978-0-7938-0638-6
Education/Academic
Winner
Educating America: 101 Strategies for Adult Assistants in K-8 Classrooms by Paddy Eger
Tendril Press
978-098315875-2
Finalist
The Refractive Thinker®: Volume II: Research Methodology, Second Edition, edited by Dr. Cheryl A. Lentz
The Refractive Thinker® Press
978-0-9828740-6-6
Finalist
Empowering Spanish Speakers: Answers for Educators, Business People or Friends of Latinos by Dr. Jacqueline Zaleski Mackenzie
Summerland Corp.
978-1-936425-00-6
Education: Academic/Basic Skills
Winner
The Little Green Math Book: 30 Powerful Principles for Building Math and Numeracy Skills by Brandon Royal
Maven Publishing
978-1-897393-50-5
Finalist
"iSpeak Read Write Mandarin Chinese" by Wang-Ching LIU
Nan-Pat-Vic Publishing
978-0-9731480-7-7
Finalist
Developing Computer Systems Requirements by J.A.K. Baker and K.J. Thurber
Digital Systems Press
978-0-9833424-0-3
Education: Teaching
Winner
"iSpeak Read Write Mandarin Chinese" by Wang-Ching LIU
Nan-Pat-Vic Publishing
978-0-9731480-7-7
Education: Test Preparation
Winner
Chili Hot GMAT: 200 All-Star Problems to Get You a High Score on Your GMAT Exam by Brandon Royal
Maven Publishing
978-897393-70-3
Environment: Green/Alternative Energy/Conservation
Winner
Green Pieces: Green From the Pond Up by Drew Aquilina
Green Pieces Cartoon Studio Press
978-0-9833444-3-8
Finalist
Nature's Garden: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants by Samual Thayer
Forager's Harvest Press
978-0-9766266-1-9
Environment: Political/Social
Winner
Every Natural Fact: Five Seasons of Open-Air Parenting by Amy Lou Jenkins
Holy Cow! Press
978-0-9823545-1-3
Fiction: African-American
Winner
Running From Solace by Nakia R. Laushaul
Serendipity Bound Books
978-0984368242
Finalist
Sellout by James W. Lewis
The Pantheon Collective
978-0-9827193-0-5
Finalist
Sinful Liaisons by JC Gardner
Aberdeen Bay Publishing
978-1-60830-043-3
Fiction: Anthologies
Winner
Pellucid Lunacy edited by Michael Bailey
Written Backwards
978-1-4537-2897-0
Finalist
Caribbean Bones by Richard Corwin
Bujew Press
978-1-466252585
Finalist
Confessions: Fact or Fiction? edited by Herta B. Feely & Marian O'Shea Wernicke
Chrysalis Editorial
978-1-60910-609-6
Fiction: Chick Lit/Women's Lit
Winner
HERE, HOME, HOPE by Kaira Rouda
Greenleaf Book Group
978-1-60832-091-2
Finalist
Among Us Women by Joan Lerner
CreateSpace
978-14-39228807
Finalist
Death By Drowning by Abigail Keam
Worker Bee Press
978-0-615-42908-3
Finalist
Hassie Calhoun: A Las Vegas Novel of Innocence by Pamela Cory
Scarletta Press
978-0-9824584-7-1
Finalist
My Life on Craigslist by Alexandra Ares
Smart Media New York
978-1460985823
Finalist
The House of Six Doors by Patricia Selbert
Publishing by the Seas
978-0-578-06440-6
Finalist
Wedlocked: A Novel by Bonnie Trachtenberg
iUniverse
978-1-4620-2267-0
Fiction: Cross Genre
Winner
The Samaritan by Fred Venturini
Blank Slate Press
978-0-982880616
Finalist
85A by Kyle Thomas Smith
Bascom Hill Publishing
978-1935098263
Finalist
A Crooked Number by Nathan Jorgenson
Flat Rock Publishing
978-0-9746370-3-7
Finalist
My Father's Colors: The Drama-Filled Journey of Naya Mona Continues by Marian L. Thomas
LB Publishing
978-0-615-40941-2
Finalist
Spin the Plate by Donna Anastasi
Black Rose Publishing
978-1935605396
Fiction: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Winner
Blood Trinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love
Pocket (Simon & Schuster)
978-1-4391-5582-0
Finalist
7 Scorpions: Rebellion by Mike Saxton
Eloquent Books
978-1-60911-286-8
Finalist
Blood Drive by Traci Houston
Writers of the Round Table Press
978-1-61066-009-9
Finalist
Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Spencer Hill Press
978-0-9831572-0-5
Finalist
Lover's Betrayal: Misfits of the Lore Series by J.E. Hopkins
Outskirts Press
978-1-4327-7122-5
Finalist
Once We Were Kings by Ian Alexander
Dawn Treader Press
978-0-9844526-1-3
Finalist
Scimitar Sun by Chris A. Jackson
Dragon Moon Press
978-1-897492-17-8
Finalist
The Angel & The Brown-Eyed Boy: Tales from Earth's End I by Sandy Nathan
Vilasa Press
978-0-9762809-03
Fiction: Gay & Lesbian
Winner
85A by Kyle Thomas Smith
Bascom Hill Publishing
978-1935098263
Finalist
Patchwork by Dan Loughry
Harvard Square Editions (HSE), Ltd.
978-0-9833216-1-3
Finalist
Walking Fish: A Novel by Joanne Bodin
Outskirts Press
978-1-4327-6198-1
Finalist
Like Lovers Do by Lori L. Lake
Yellow Rose Books of Regal Crest Enterprises
978-1-935053668
Fiction: General
Winner
The Daughter's Walk by Jane Kirkpatrick
Water Brook/Random House
978-1-4000-7429-7
Finalist
85A by Kyle Thomas Smith
Bascom Hill Publishing
978-1935098263
Finalist
The Collectibles by James J. Kaufman
Downstream Publishing, LLC
978-0-9825873-1-7
Finalist
The Hat Pin Murders by Joyce Caudel
Gray Dog Press, Spokane, WA
978-1-936178-39-1
Finalist
The House of Six Doors by Patricia Selbert
Publishing by the Seas
978-0-578-06440-6
Fiction: Historical
Winner
Maid to Match by Deeanne Gist
Bethany House
978-0-7642-0408-1
Finalist
The French Blue by Richard W. Wise
Brunswick House Press
978-0972822367
Finalist
The Last Letter by Kathleen Shoop
CreateSpace
978-1-45634720-8
Finalist
The Secret of the Glass by Donna Russo Morin
Kensington Publishing
978-0-7582-2692-1
Finalist
Mary's Story by Barbara Swant and Ruth Anderson
Huff Publishing Associates
978-1-933794-39-6
Finalist
Noble Cause: A Novel of Love and War by Jessica James
Patriot Press
978-0-989600043
Fiction: Horror
Winner
The Carnival of Death by L. Ron Hubbard
Galaxy Press
978-1-59212-247-9
Finalist
Yukon Madness by L. Ron Hubbard
Galaxy Press
978-1-59212-317-9
Fiction: Literary
Winner
Post: A Fable by Hilary Masters
BkMk Press, University of Missouri-Kansas City
978-1-886157-75-0
Finalist
Before the First Snow: Stories from the Revolution by Walter M. Brasch
Greeley & Stone, Publishers, LLC
978-0-942991-19-2
Finalist
Dancing With Gravity by Anene Tressler
Blank Slate Press
978-0-9828806-3-0
Finalist
Mangrove Underground by Tim W. Jackson
Chenault Publishing Group
978-0-9825626-7-3
Finalist
The Collectibles by James J. Kaufman
Downstream Publishing, LLC
978-0-9825873-1-7
Finalist
Well With My Soul by Gregory G. Allen
ASD Publishing
978-0-9836049-0-7
Fiction: Multicultural
Winner
The House of Six Doors by Patricia Selbert
Publishing by the Seas
978-0-578-06440-6
Finalist
Bluegrass Betrayal by Robert Monahan
Headline Books, Inc.
978-0-929915-98-2
Finalist
Don't Dance with Mary Grace by H.M. Struble
AuthorHouse
978-14490-7174-5
Finalist
Sinful Liaisons by JC Gardner
Aberdeen Bay Publishing
978-1-60830-043-3
Finalist
Zug Island: A Detroit Riot Novel by Gregory A. Fournier
Wheatmark
978-160494-585-0
Fiction: Mystery/Suspense
Winner
Favorite Sons: A Novel by Robin Yocum
Arcade Publishing, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing
978-1611450040
Finalist
A Novel Death by Judi Culbertson
Avalon Books
978-0-8034-7663-9
Finalist
Darkroom by Joshua Graham
Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster
978-1-4516-5469-1
Finalist
Mimosas, Mischief, and Murder by Sara Rosett
Kensington Books
978-0-7582-2685-3
Finalist
Shedrow by Dean
M. DeLuke
Grey Swan Press 978-0-9834900-0-5
Finalist
Someone's Watching by Sharon Potts
Oceanview Publishing
978-1-6089-013-6
Finalist
Till Death Do Us Bark by Judi McCoy
Penguin/New American Library
978-0-451-23435-3
Fiction: New Age
Winner
The Angel & The Brown-Eyed Boy: Tales from Earth's End I by Sandy Nathan
Vilasa Press
978-0-9762809-03
Finalist
Angel Through The Storms: A Love Story by Clement Binnings, Jr.
Strategic Book Group
978-1-60976-215-5
Finalist
People of the Bear Mother: Periplus of the Sea of Souls Book I. by T.D. Austin
Eloquent Books/Strategic Book Group
978-1-60860-380-0
Finalist
Believe: A Tale of Faye by Allyson L. Giles, illustrations by Steven Giles
Strategic Book Group
978-1-60911-898-3
Finalist
Carry on the Flame: Destiny's Call by Jodine Turner
TAG
978-1934606292
Fiction: Religious
Winner
Embers of Love by Tracie Peterson
Bethany House Publishers
978-0-7642-0819-5
Finalist
Mary's Story by Barbara Swant and Ruth Anderson
Huff Publishing Associates
978-1-933794-39-6
Finalist
The Crest: Mentor Chronicles Book 1 by Steve Gerali
Self-Published
978-1-4507-5993-9
Finalist
The Redeemer: Book 4 of The Reluctant Demon Diaries by Linda Rios Brook
Realms
978-1-61638-206-3
Finalist
The Soul Reader by Gerard D. Webster
WestBow Press
978-1-4497-2052-0
Finalist
The Upside of Down by Rebecca Talley
Cedar Fort, Inc.
978-1599554549
Finalist
The Wise Man Returns by Kenny Kemp
Sweetwater Books
978-1-59955-496-9
Fiction: Romance
Winner
The Haunting of Wolfe Haven by Debbie A. Heaton
iUniverse
978-1-4502-3806-9
Finalist
Lover's Betrayal: Misfits of the Lore Series by J.E. Hopkins
Outskirts Press
978-1-4327-7122-5
Finalist
No Greater Love by Dara Viane
BookBelle, LLC
978-0-615-33133-1
Finalist
On Blazing Wings by L. Ron Hubbard
Galaxy Press
978-1-59212-294-3
Finalist
The Fugitive's Doctor Deiredre-Elizabeth Parker Createspace
978-1461172611
Fiction: Short Story
Winner
Scales and Petals by Michael Bailey
Written Backwards
978-1-4495-4495-9
Finalist
A Marriage of Convenience by Andrew Plattner
BkMk Press, University of Missouri-Kansas City
978-1-886157-78-1
Finalist
Living Arrangements by Laura Maylene Walter
BkMk Press, University of Missouri-Kansas City
978-1-886157-80-4
Finalist
Moon is Cotton & She Laugh All Night by Tracy DeBrincat
Subito Press, University of Colorado, Boulder
978-0-9801098-6-3
Finalist
Sometimes the Sun Does Shine There and Other Stories by Herb Schultz
Major Terata Publications
978-0-9823516-4-2
Finalist
Tales of Wonder from the Garden State by Debbie Jones
Dora Mae Productions
978-0-615-41772-1
Finalist
We Are Taking Only What We Need by Stephanie Powell Watts
BkMk Press, University of Missouri-Kansas City
978-1-886157-79-8
Fiction: Thriller/Adventure
Winner
Department Thirteen by James Houston Turner
Comfort Publishing
978-1-936695-42-3
Finalist
Collateral Damage by H. Terrell Griffin
Oceanview Publishing
978-1-60809-026-6
Finalist
Fool's Republic by Gordon W. Dale
North Atlantic Books
978-1-55643-972-8
Finalist
Identity: Lost by Pascal Marco
Oceanview Publishing
978-1-60809-015-0
Finalist
Kage: The Shadow, A Conner Burke Martial Arts Thriller by John Donohue, Ph.D.
YMAA Publication Center, Inc.
978-1-594392139
Finalist
Suckerpunch by Jeremy Brown
Medallion Press, Inc.
978-160542225-1
Finalist
The Valley of Shadows by Mark Terry
Oceanview Publishing
978-1-933515-94-6
Fiction: Visionary
Winner
Rooms by James L. Rubart
B&H Publishing Group
978-0-8054-4888-7
Finalist
Angel Through The Storms: A Love Story by Clement Binnings, Jr.
Strategic Book Group
978-1-60976-215-5
Finalist
The Way of the Eagle: An Early California Journey of Awakening by D.E. Lamont
Cloud River Press
978-0983500704
Finalist
Travelling Light by J.L. Morin
Harvard Square Editions (HSE), Ltd.
978-0-983-32169-9
Finalist
Wexinfinity by Charlie Pedersen
Outskirts Press
978-1-4327-5889-9
Finalist
The Searchers by Naomi Gladish Smith
Swedenborg Foundation Press
978-0-87785-334-3
Fiction: Western
Winner
The Last Letter by Kathleen Shoop
CreateSpace
978-1-45634720-8
Finalist
Cattle King For A Day by L. Ron Hubbard
Galaxy Press
978-1-59212-373-5
Finalist
Red Fox Woman by Judy Ann Davis
Black Rose Writing
978-1935605621
Finalist
The Legend of Dynamite George, The Mining Pack Rat by Carroll Bennett
Foto Fantasi Press
978-1-892225-21-4
Fiction: Young Adult
Winner
Sing Me To Sleep by Angela Morrison
Razorbill, an Imprint of Penguin Group
978-1-59514-275-7
Finalist
Lucy Dakota: Adventures of a Modern Explorer Book 1 - Rocky Mountain Beginnings by CS Shride
My Piece of the Puzzle, LLC
978-0-9833863-1-5
Finalist
Once We Were Kings by Ian Alexander
Dawn Treader Press
978-0-9844526-1-3
Finalist
The Guardian Angel Diary by Grant Schnarr
Swedenborg Foundation Press
978-0-87785-335-0
Finalist
The Last Guardian by Michelle Wachbrit
Tendril Press
978-0984154364
Finalist
The Pirate Captain's Daughter by Eve Bunting
Sleeping Bear Press
978-1585365265
Finalist
Zombies Don't Cry by Rusty Fischer
Medallion Press, Inc.
978-1605423821
Gift & Specialty Books
Winner
A Sweet World of White House Desserts by Roland Mesnier
White House Historical Association
978-1-931917-10-0
Finalist
Cook The Part: Delicious, Interactive and Fun Team Cooking by Karin Eastham
Crosswalk Press LLC
978-0984556328
Finalist
DEAR SUCCESS SEEKER: Wisdom from Outstanding Women by Michele R. Wright, Ph.D.
Simon & Schuster / Atria Books
978-1-4165-7079-0
Finalist
L. Ron Hubbard presents Writers of the Future: The First 25 Years edited by Kevin J. Anderson
Galaxy Press
978-1-59212-848-8
Finalist
Spice Blends: A New Way of Cooking by Danit Eliav N.C.
Equilibrium Publications Inc.
978-965-91627-0-3
Finalist
The Fine Arts of Life by D.R. Wise
Golden Impact Press
978-0-9821341-1-5
Finalist
The White House: An Historic Guide by The White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association
978-1-931917-06-3
Government/Political Science
Winner
The Evolution and Destruction of the Original Electoral College by Gary & Carolyn Alder
GCA Ventures, LLC
978-1460979419
Health: Addiction & Recovery
Winner
Amazing Grief: A Healing Guide for Parents of Young Addicts by Rev. Charles F. Harper, M.Div.
Whole Soul Recovery
978-0-615-50685-2
Finalist
A Heart Torn, A Soul Mended: A Bereaved Parent's Search for Harmony by Tricia Wolfe
Ferne Press
978-1-933916-79-8
Finalist
Soaring Above Co-Addiction: Helping Your Loved One Get Clean, While Creating the Life of Your Dreams by Lisa Ann Espich
Twin Feather Publishing
978-0-915-35975-5
Finalist
The Dragon Who Lives at Our House by Elaine Mitchell Palmore, illustrated by Norris Hall
Rising Star Studios, LLC
978-1936086955
Finalist
How to Change Your Drinking: a Harm Reduction Guide to Alcohol (2nd edition) by Kenneth Anderson
CreateSpace for the HAMS Harm Reduction Network, Inc.
978-1453830604
Health: Aging/50+
Winner
Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: The Caregiver's Complete Survival Guide by Nataly Rubinstein
Two Harbors Press
978-1-936198-13-9
Finalist
The 50+ Dog Owner: Complete Dog Parenting for Baby Boomers and Beyond by Mary Jane Checchi
TFH Publications, Inc.
978-0-7938-0643-0
Finalist
Words from the HEART: A Practical Guide to Writing an Ethical Will by Eric Weiner, PhD
Self-Published
978-1-4507-0269-0
Health: Alternative Medicine
Winner
Honest Medicine: Effective, Time-Tested, Inexpensive Treatments for Life-Threatening Diseases by Julia Schopick
Innovative Health Publishing
978-0-9829690-0-7
Finalist
Creating Healing Relationships: Professional Standards for Energy Therapy Practitioners by Dorothea Hover-Kramer
Energy Psychology Press
978-1604150803
Finalist
Ethics Handbook for Energy Healing Practitioners by David Feinstein, Ph.D. with Donna Eden
Energy Psychology Press
978-1604150834
Finalist
Master Your IBS: An 8-Week Plan to Control the Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Pamela Barney, MN, ARNP, Pamela Weisman, MN, ARNP, Monica Jarrett, PhD, RN, Rona L. Levy, MSW, PhD, MPH, and Margaret Heitkemper, PhD, RN
AGA Press
978-1-60356-009-2
Finalist
Out of the Woods: Healing Lyme Disease - Body, Mind & Spirit by Katina I. Makris, CCH, CIH
Elite Books
978-1-60070-071-2
Finalist
Train Your Brain, Transform Your Life: Conquer Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In 60 Days, Without Ritalin by Nicky Van Valkenburgh
Petrie Press
978-0-615-29794-1
Finalist
Whole Health Healing: The Budget Friendly Natural Wellness Bible for All Ages by Dr. Thomas Potisk
MavenMark Books
978-1-59598-069-4
Health: Cancer
Winner
American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Family Cargiving: The Essential Guide to Cancer Caregiving at Home, Second Edition by Julia A. Bucher, RN, PhD, Peter S. Houts, PhD and Terri Ades, DNP, FNP-BC, AOCN
American Cancer Society
978-0-944235-00-3
Finalist
A Survivor's Secrets to Health & Happiness by Angi Ma Wong
Pacific Heritage Books
978-1-928753-89-6
Finalist
Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Risk with Foods You Love by Robert Pendergrast, MD
Penstokes Press
978-0984476909
Finalist
Cancer – A Message of Hope: Overcoming Prostate Cancer and Discovering a "Newlife" by Jairo Alvarez-Botero
Self-Published
978-1-4633-0412-6
Health: Death & Dying
Winner
The Reason: Help and Hope for Those Who Grieve by Sally Grablick
4EVR Press, LLC.
978-0-9832737-0-7
Finalist
A Heart Torn, A Soul Mended: A Bereaved Parent's Search for Harmony by Tricia Wolfe
Ferne Press
978-1-933916-79-8
Finalist
My Life after Life: a posthumous memoir by Galen Stoller
Dream Treader Press
978-0-615-38307-1
Finalist
Walking on Sunshine, NRG - A Divine Transformation by Sheryl D. Hill
Xlibris
978-1-4568-2513-3
Finalist
Without a Map: A Journey Through Grief by Suzanne Antisdel
ComteQ Publishing
978-1-935232-34-6
Health: Diet & Weight Loss
Winner
The Primal Blueprint: 21-Day Total Body Transformation by Mark Sisson
Primal Nutrition, Inc.
978-0-9822077-7-2
Finalist
Beyond Broccoli, Creating a Biologically Balanced Diet When a Vegetarian Diet Doesn't Work by Susan Schenck, Lac
Awakenings Publications
978-0-9776795-2-2
Finalist
Smart Dieters Drop Pounds: The Real World Dieter's Cheating Guide by Harvey J. Widroe, M.D. with Ron Kenner
CreateSpace
978-1453786840
Finalist
Sustainable Weight Loss: The Definitive Guide to Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight by D. Lee Waller
iUniverse
978-1-4620-0160-6
Health: Exercise & Fitness
Winner
Hell on Two Wheels: An Astonishing Story of Suffering, Triumph, and the Most Extreme Endurance Race in the World by Amy Snyder
Triumph Books, a division of Random House
978-1600785252
Finalist
The Primal Blueprint: 21-Day Total Body Transformation by Mark Sisson
Primal Nutrition, Inc.
978-0-9822077-7-2
Health: General
Winner
Prevent a Second Heart Attack: 8 Food, 8 Weeks to Reverse Heart Disease by Janet Bond Brill, Ph.D., R.D., LDN
Crown/Three Rivers Press
978-0-307-46525-2
Finalist
Diabetes Warrior: Be your own knight in shining armor. How to stay healthy and happy with diabetes by William "Lee" Dubois
Red Blood Cell Books
978-0-9822257-4-5
Finalist
Pseudo Surgeon by Wayne S. Clarke
Outskirts Press
978-1-4327-7523-0
Finalist
Real Life with Celiac Disease: Troubleshooting and Thriving Gluten Free by Melinda Dennis, MS, RD, LDN, and Daniel A. Leffler, MD, MS
AGA Press
978-1-60356-008-5
Finalist
When Crisis Strikes… What To Do, What To Say, How To Help by Allidah Poole Hicks and Bonnie Knuti
Good Neighbors Publishing, LLC
978-0-9824028-0-1
Finalist
White Coat Wisdom: Extraordinary doctors talk about what they do, how they got there and why medicine is so much more than a job by Stephen J. Busalacchi
Apollo's Voice
978-0-979422256
Health: Medical Reference
Winner
American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Family Cargiving: The Essential Guide to Cancer Caregiving at Home, Second Edition by Julia A. Bucher, RN, PhD, Peter S. Houts, PhD and Terri Ades, DNP, FNP-BC, AOCN
American Cancer Society
978-0-944235-00-3
Finalist
Beyond Fingersticks: The art of control with continuous glucose monitoring by William "Lee" Dubois
Red Blood Cell Books
978-0-9822257-3-8
Finalist
IBD Self-Management: The AGA Guide to Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis by Sunanda V. Kane, MD, MSPH
AGA Press
978-1-60356-005-4
Health: Psychology/Mental Health
Winner
Master Your Sleep: Proven Methods Simplified by Tracey I. Marks, MD
Bascom Hill Publishing Group
978-1935098461
Finalist
Attitude Reconstruction: A Blueprint for Building a Better Life by Jude Bijou, M.A., M.F.T.
Rivera Press
978-0-9835287-7-7
Finalist
From Madhouse to Mental Health by Harvey Widroe MD
Createspace
978-1461112075
Finalist
Optimizing the Infinite Mind by Erantha De Mel
Meli Inc. USA
978-0-9820462-0-3
Finalist
Selfhood: A Key to the Recovery of Emotional Wellbeing, Mental Health and the Prevention of Mental Health Problems by Dr. Terry Lynch
Mental Health Publishing
978-1-908561-00-8
Finalist
Understanding the Abuse of Adults by Catholic Clergy and Religious by Kathryn R. Byrne, M.P.M.
Open Heart Life Coaching, LLC
978-0-9829021-0-3
Health: Sex/Sexuality
Winner
Making a Meal of It by Jui-shan Chang
Outskirts Press
978-1-4327-6821-8
Health: Women’s Health
Winner
Reshaping It All: Motivation for Physical and Spiritual Fitness by Candace Cameron Bure with Darlene Schacht
B&H Publishing Group
978-14336-6973-6
Finalist
The Pregnancy Power Workbook Camilla Bicknell, RNC and Dr. James S. Betoni, Maternal Fetal Medicine
Outskirts Press
978-0-578-07956-1
Finalist
A Survivor's Secrets to Health & Happiness by Angi Ma Wong
Pacific Heritage Books
978-1-928753-89-6
Finalist
The Uterine Health Companion: A Holistic Guide to Lifelong Wellness by Eve Agee, Ph.D.
Celestial Arts, A Division of Random House
978-1-58761-351-7
History: General
Winner The Tudors: The Complete Story of England's Most Notorious Dynasty by G.J. Meyer
Bantam Books, a division of Random House, Inc.
978-0-385-34077-9
Finalist
Collecting Tech: Appreciating and Collecting Historical Technology by Peter F. Stone
Astragal Press
978-1-931626-30-9
Finalist
Great Negotiations: Agreements that Changed the Modern World by Fredrik Stanton
Westholme Publishing
978-1-59416-009-8
History: Media/Entertainment
Winner
Bringing Up Oscar, The Men and Women Who Founded The Academy by Debra Ann Pawlak
Pegasus Books
978-1-60598-137-6
Finalist
A Sweet World of White House Desserts by Roland Mesnier
White House Historical Association
978-1-931917-10-0
Finalist
Errol & Olivia: Ego & Obsession in Golden Era Hollywood by Robert Matzen
GookKnight Books
978-0-9711685-8-9
Finalist
Fade to Black: Graveside Memories of Hollywood Greats, 1927-1950 by Michael Thomas Barry
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
978-0-7643-3709-3
Finalist
Hands with a Heart: The Personal Biography of Actress ZaSu Pitts by Gayle D. Haffner
Outskirts Press
978-1-4327-6209-4
History: Military/Political
Winner War Stories: World War II Firsthand – The Pacific – Volume One – Pearl Harbor to Guadalcanal by Jay Wertz
Weider History Publications
978-0-9842127-0-5
Finalist
Dog Tags: The History, Personal Stories, Cultural Impact, and Future of Military Identification by Ginger Cucolo
Allen House Publishing
978-0-9833057-0-5
Finalist
Submarine Commander Jodi Bennington by Don Napolitano
River City Publishing Corporation
978-0-578-01812-6
Finalist
The Art of War from SmarterComics by Sun Tzu, illustrated by Shane Clester
Writers of the Round Table Press
978-1-61066-005-1
Finalist
Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories: Our Veterans Remember by Sarah A. Larsen and Jennifer M. Miller
Wisconsin Historical Society Press
978-0-97020-448-7
History: United States
Winner
Fighting the Devil in Dixie: How Civil Rights Activists Took on the Ku Klux Klan in Alabama by Wayne Greenhaw
Lawrence Hill Books, Chicago Review Press
978-1-56976-345-2
Finalist
A Short History of Wisconsin by Erika Janik
Wisconsin Historical Society Press
978-0-87020-440-1
Finalist
Buffalo Unbound: A Celebration by Laura Pedersen
Fulcrum Publishing
978-1-55591-735-7
Finalist
Living in Two Worlds by Charles Eastman World Wisdom, Inc.
978-1-933316-76-5
Finalist
Mississippi Freedom Schools: A Response Strategy to the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi by Peatchola Jones-Cole
Lambert Publishing
978-3-8383-3008-2
Finalist
When I Was A Child by T.L. Needham
Outskirts Press
978-1-4327-7136-2
History: World
Winner
The Miracle of Freedom: Seven Tipping Points that Saved America by Chris Stewart and Ted Stewart
Shadow Mountain
978-1-60641-951-9
Finalist
Great Negotiations: Agreements that Changed the Modern World by Fredrik Stanton
Westholme Publishing
978-1-59416-009-8
Finalist
Pilgrims on the Silk Road: A Muslim-Christian Encounter in Khiva by Walter R. Ratliff
Wipf & Stock
978-1-60608-133-4
Home: Decorating and Interior Design
Winner
101 Things I Hate About Your House by James Swan with Carol Beggy, illustrations by Stanley A. Meyer
Health Communications, Inc.
978-0-7573-1567-1
Finalist
Bathroom: The Smart Approach to Design by the Editors of Creative Homeowner
Creative Homeowner
978-1-58011-474-5
Home: Environment/Health
Winner
Nature's Garden: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants by Samual Thayer
Forager's Harvest Press
978-0-9766266-1-9
Home: Gardening
Winner
Fast, Fresh Garden Edibles by Jane Courtier
Creative Homeowner
978-1-58011-512-4
Finalist
Nature's Garden: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants by Samual Thayer
Forager's Harvest Press
978-0-9766266-1-9
Finalist
Putting Down Roots: Gardening Insights from Wisconsin's Early Settlers by Marcia C. Carmichael
Wisconsin Historical Society Press
978-0-87020-466-1
Finalist
Vintage Wisconsin Gardens: A History of Home Gardening by Lee Somerville
Wisconsin Historical Society Press
978-0-87020-475-3
Home: General
Winner
Ultimate Guide: Porches by Steve Cory
Creative Homeowner
978-1-58011-491-2
Finalist
Moving Gracefully: A Guide to Relocating Yourself & Your Family by Carol Miller Fradkin
CreateSpace
978-1452899329
Humor
Winner
The Little Book of Humorous Quotes, edited by Malcolm Kushner
aka associates, inc.
978-0-57808-643-9
Finalist
Buffalo Unbound: A Celebration by Laura Pedersen
Fulcrum Publishing
978-1-55591-735-7
Finalist
Kiss Your Customer: 77 Reasons Why Sales & Service Are Just Like Dating & Relationships by Andy Masters
Hawthorn Publishing
978-09754610-9-9
Finalist
Pest Takes a Chance by Gerry Burke
iUniverse
978-1-4620-1444-6
Finalist
The Spy Book by John Westin
McNeil & Richards
978-0982560204
Multicultural Non-Fiction
Winner
Living in Two Worlds by Charles Eastman
World Wisdom, Inc.
978-1-933316-76-5
Finalist
Dreaming Bhutan: Journey in the Land of the Thunder Dragon by Nicole Grace
Mani Press
978-0974785257
Finalist
Mariachi for Gringos II: Discovering More of Mexico's Hottest Songs & Stories by Gil Sperry
Amigo del Mar Press
978-0-578-07821-2
Finalist
Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immigrant Death Investigation By Colleen Bradford Krantz
Ice Cube Press
978-1888160451
New Age: Non-Fiction
Winner
The Yugas: Keys to Understanding Our Hidden Past, Emerging Energy Age, and Enlightened Future by Joseph Selbie & David Steinmetz
Crystal Clarity Publishers
978-1-56589-253-8
Finalist
Creating Heaven on Earth: A Guide to Personal Ascension by Barbara M. Hardie
Crystal Clear Publishing
978-0-9837533-0-8
Finalist
Dancing with Duality: Confessions of a Free Spirit by Stella Vance
CreateSpace
978-1466326651
Finalist
Merlin In My Pocket presents…Discover The Magic by Deborah Johnson
1617081 Ontario Inc.
978-0-9737196-4-2
Finalist
Spiritually Rich and Sexy: A Woman's Guide to Becoming Infinitely Attractive by Pamela Jo McQuade
Dreamsculpt
978-1-935340-72-0
Finalist
The Human Hologram: Living Your Life in Harmony with the Unified Field by Robin Kelly
Energy Psychology Press
978-1604150629
Finalist
The Life Cycles Revolution by Neil Killion
Strategic Book Publishing
978-1-61897-111-1
Non-Fiction: Narrative
Winner
Hell on Two Wheels: An Astonishing Story of Suffering, Triumph, and the Most Extreme Endurance Race in the World by Amy Snyder
Triumph Books, a division of Random House
978-1600785252
Finalist
Letters from My Son: A Texas Boy's Journey to the RAF by Dolcie Suggs Ehlinger and Karen Guelfo Ehlinger
Safe Goods Publishing
978-1884820-045
Finalist
Life As A Leb-Neh Lover by Kathy Shalhoub
Turning Point Books
978-9953-0-2013-6
Finalist
Once In A Lifetime Dog, My Borisangel by Chantelle Hildreth
Outskirts Press
978-1-4327-5459-4
Finalist
Soldiers' Letters Home" A Family's Sage 1863-1919 by Eugene Arundel Miller
Antelope-Press
978-0-972851121
Finalist
Summer Blast by Dania El-Kadi
Turning Point Books
978-9953-0-2013-6
Finalist
The Reason: Help and Hope for Those Who Grieve by Sally Grablick
4EVR Press, LLC.
978-0-9832737-0-7
Parenting/Family: Divorce
Winner
Parenting Plans For Families After Divorce by Joan H. McWilliams, Esq.
McWilliams Mediation Group
978-0-9768663-0-5
Finalist
Picture Your Divorce: See How You Can Make the Right Divorce Decisions by Terry McNiff
JP Reammard Publishing
978-0-9830627-0-7
Finalist
What I Learned Under the Sun by Kyle L. Coon
One Breath Away
978-0-9846498-0-8
Parenting/Family: General
Winner
The Family ROI Experience: A Step-by-Step Guide to Realizing Your Best Family by Barbara Fagan-Smith and Lesli Gee
Family ROI, Inc.
978-1456320164
Finalist
Everything In Its Own Time: A mother's memoir about adopting five children, and the ones that got away by Rebecca Patton Falco
Honey Locust Press
978-1-60364-025-1
Finalist
STUBS: A Father's Tickets to the Greatest Shows on Earth by Michael Wellman
Outskirts Press
978-1432764166
Finalist
The Resolution for Men by Stephen & Alex Kendrick with Randy Alcorn
B&H Publishing Group
978-1-4336-7122-7
Finalist
Uncle! The Definitive Guide for Becoming the World's Greatest Aunt or Uncle by Will Murray
Morgan James Publishing
978-1600379468
Finalist
Working Parents, Thriving Families: 10 Strategies That Make a Difference by David J. Palmiter, Ph.D., ABPP
Sunrise River Press
978-1934716144
Parenting/Family: Reference
Winner
Optimistic Parenting: Hope and Help for You and Your Challenging Child by V. Mark Durand, Ph.D.
Brookes Publishing Co.
978-1-59857-052-6
Finalist
A Handbook of Scandinavian Names by Nancy L. Coleman and Olav Veka
University of Wisconsin Press
978-0-299-24834-5
Finalist
Individualized Autism Intervention for Young Children: Blending Discrete Trial & Naturalistic Strategies by Travis Thompson
Brookes Publishing Co.
978-1-59857-173-8
Finalist
What Would You Do? A Kid's Guide to Staying Safe in a World of Strangers by Melissa Harker Ridenour
Headline Books, Inc.
978-0-938467-11-3
Performing Arts
Winner
To Be and How to Be: Transforming Your Life through Sacred Theatre by Peggy Rubin
Quest Books
978-0-8356-0853-4
Photography: General
Winner
Beginnings by Anne Geddes
Geddes Group
978-1-921652-30-1
Finalist
Cityscapes + Birdmen, photography by Jacquie Maria Wessels, text by Michiel van Kempen
Voetnoot-Publishers, Antwerp, Belgium
978-90-78068-662
Finalist
Dreaming Bhutan: Journey in the Land of the Thunder Dragon by Nicole Grace
Mani Press
978-0974785257
Finalist
Hidden Cuba: A Photojournalist's Unauthorized Journey to Cuba to Capture Daily Life — 50 Years After Castro's Revolution by Jack Watson
Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc.
978-1-601385697
Finalist
Tavern League: Portraits of Wisconsin Bars by Carl Corey
Wisconsin Historical Society Press
978-0-87020-478-4
Photography: Nature
Winner
West Virginia Waterfalls: The New River Gorge by Ed Rehbein and Randall Sanger
Headline Books, Inc.
978-0-929915-79-1
Photography: People
Winner
People of the Big Voice: Photographs of Ho-Chunk Families by Charles Van Schaick, 1879-1942, by Tom Jones, Michael Schmudlach, Matthew Daniel Mason, Amy Lonetree and George A. Greendeer
Wisconsin Historical Society Press
978-0-87020-476-0
Finalist
Cityscapes + Birdmen, photography by Jacquie Maria Wessels, text by Michiel van Kempen
Voetnoot-Publishers, Antwerp, Belgium
978-90-78068-662
Finalist
Their Love of Music by Stephen Azzato
Quiet Light Publishing
978-0975395431
Poetry: General
Winner
Secret Wounds by Richard M. Berlin
BkMk Press, University of Missouri-Kansas City
978-1-886157-81-1
Finalist
Blooming Red: Christmas Poetry for the Rational by Carolyn Howard-Johnson & Magdalena Ball
The Compulsive Reader
978-1-44998245
Finalist
How Deep The Pain Goes Quiet, After by Richard Atwood
iUniverse
978-1-4502-3114-5
Finalist
So What If I Bleed by Nicole Borello
Llumina Press
978-1-60594-471-5
Poetry: Inspirational
Winner
The ABC Field Guide to Faeries: Inspiring reminders of respect for ourselves, each other and the environment by Susanne Alexander-Heaton, illustrated and designed by Chantal T. Gabriell
Motivated by Nature
978-0-981304816
Finalist
A New Day and More Tales by Kerry Susan Drake
AuthorHouse
978-1-4567-7506-3
Finalist
The Walk of Life by B.H. Hamilton
Outskirts Press 978-1-4327-7321-2
Poetry: Urban
Winner
From Poverty 2 Publicity by J. Will Da Invincible
Vantage Press
978-0-533-15078-6
Religion: Buddhism
Winner
Walking The Tiger's Path: A Soldier's Spiritual Journey in Iraq by Paul M. Kendel
Tendril Press
978-0-9841543-5-7
Finalist
Dreaming Bhutan: Journey in the Land of the Thunder Dragon by Nicole Grace
Mani Press
978-0974785257
Religion: Christian Inspirational
Winner
Destined To Live, Despite Me: Biblical Truths for Suicide Survivors by Yolanda Shanks
Yolanda Shanks
978-0-578-05469-1
Finalist
Gunna Dan: An Angel for Everyone by Patrick Moloney
WestBow Press
978-1-4497-0741-5
Finalist
Healing From Within by Tamara N. South
Xlibris
978-1-4568-0379-7
Finalist
Reiser's Ramblings by Fr. Bernard Reiser
Reiser Relief Inc.
978-0-615-36478-0
Finalist
Soul Explosion by Dr. Rick Scarnati
Tate Publishing & Enterprises, LLC
978-1-61777-588-8
Religion: Christianity
Winner
Full of Grace: Encountering Mary in Faith, Art and Life by Judith Dupre
Random House
978-1400065851
Finalist
Breaking The Bonds Of Adult Child Abuse by Sister Renee Pittelli
Outskirts Press
978-1-4327-6656-6
Finalist
One Precious Pearl: God's Design for His Church by Robert Lloyd Russell
Infinity Publishing
978-0741462329
Finalist
Theology 101 in Bite-Size Pieces; A Bird's Eye View of the Riches of Divine Grace by Judy Azar LeBlanc
WestBow Press
978-1-4497-0707-1
Religion: Comparative Religion
Winner
Men of a Single Book: Fundamentalism in Islam, Christianity and Modern Thought by Mateus Soares De Azevedo
World Wisdom, Inc.
978-1-935493-18-1
Finalist
Pilgrims on the Silk Road: A Muslim-Christian Encounter in Khiva by Walter R. Ratliff
Wipf & Stock
978-1-60608-133-4
Religion: Eastern Religions
Winner
An Illustrated Introduction to Taoism: The Wisdom of the Sages by Jean C. Cooper
World Wisdom, Inc.
978-1-935493-16-7
Finalist
The Meditative Gardener: Cultivating Mindfulness of Body, Feelings, and Mind by Cheryl Wilfong
Heart Path Press
978-0-615-30041-2
Religion: General
Winner
Eve, Adam's First Wife by Don Napolitano & Carmen Pease
River City Publishing Corporation
978-0-615-54899-9
Religion: Islam/Sufism
Winner
Introduction to Sufism: The Inner Path of Islam by Eric Geoffroy
World Wisdom, Inc.
978-1-935493-10-5
Religion: Prayer & Devotionals
Winner
Growing A Wise Family: 100 Devotionals from the Book of Proverbs by Bryan R. Coupland
Spring Glen Publishing
978-0-9831235-0-7
Science: General
Winner
The Human Hologram: Living Your Life in Harmony with the Unified Field by Dr. Robin Kelly
Energy Psychology Press
978-1604150629
Finalist
Developing Computer Systems Requirements by J.A.K. Baker and K.J. Thurber
Digital Systems Press
978-0-9833424-0-3
Finalist
Guilty Until Proven Innocent: Antioxidants, Foods, Supplements, and Cosmetics by Gagik Melikyan
Delta Printing
978-0-692-00949-9
Finalist
Trends in Tactical Networking by R.S. Ramanujan and J.A.K. Baker
Digital Systems Press
978-0983342427
Self-Help: General
Winner
The Survivor Personality: Why Some People Are Stronger, Smarter, and More Skillful at Handling Life's Difficulties…and How You Can Be, Too by Al Siebert, Ph.D.
Perigee/Penguin
978-0-399-53592-5
Finalist
Asperger's Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide: A Neurotypical's Secret's for Success by Barbara A. Bissonnette, Principal of Forward Motion Coaching
Forward Motion Coaching
978-0-615-40759-3
Finalist
Attitude Reconstruction: A Blueprint for Building a Better Life by Jude Bijou, M.A., M.F.T.
Rivera Press
978-0-9835287-7-7
Finalist
Find the Upside of the Down Times: How To Turn Your Worst Experiences Into Your Best Opportunities! by Dr. Rob Pennington
Resource International
978-0-9832759-0-9
Finalist
Forgive To Win! End Self-Sabotage. Get Everything You Want. by Walter E. Jacobson, M.D.
CreateSpace
978-1452834115
Finalist
STUNNED By Grief: Remapping Your Life When Loss Changes Everything by Judy
BennettKnepp Publishing
978-0-9831688-1-2
Finalist
The Economic Dependency Trap: Breaking Free to Self-Reliance by Calvin Helin
Ravencrest Publishing
978-1-932824-08-7
Self-Help: Journals & Quotes
Winner
Words of Wisdom: A Thinker's Palette by Scott Gallagher
CreateSpace
978-1-4196-9029-7
Finalist
STUNNED By Grief: Journal by Judy Brizendine
BennettKnepp Publishing
978-0-9831688-0-5
Finalist
The Little Book of Gratitude Quotes, edited by Kathleen Welton
aka associates, inc.
978-0-57806-586-1
Finalist
Words from the HEART: A Practical Guide to Writing an Ethical Will by Eric Weiner, PhD
Self-Published
978-1-4507-0269-0
Self-Help: Motivational
Winner
Amazing Adventures of a Nobody: A Life Changing Journey Across America Relying on the Kindness of Strangers by Leon Logothetis
Bettie Youngs Books
978-0-9843081-3-2
Finalist
Life Your Way: Refresh Your Approach to Success and Breathe Easier in a Fast-Paced World by Amy Wood, Psy.D.
Modern Sage Press
978-0-615-42076-9
Finalist
Motiv8n'U: 8 Core Tips that will give you the Strength to Lead a Healthy, Motiv8n' Lifestyle by Staci Boyer
Medallion Press, Inc.
978-1605420929
Finalist
Optimism! Cultivating the Magic Quality that can Extend Your Lifespan, Boost Your Energy, and Make You Happy Now, edited by Dawson Church & Stephanie Marohn
Elite Books
978-1600700699
Finalist
Shut Up, Stop Whining & Get a Life from SmarterComics by Larry Winget, illustrated by Shane Clester
Writers of the Round Table Press
978-1-61066-002-0
Finalist
The Hardline Self Help Handbook: What are You Willing to Do to Get What You Really Want? by Paula Renaye
Diomo Books
978-0-9674786-5-4
Finalist
What Women Fear: Walking in Faith that Transforms by Angie Smith
B&H Publishing Group
978-0-8054-6429-0
Self-Help: Relationships
Winner
How to Improve Relationships with Others based on the works of L. Ron Hubbard
Bridge Publications, Inc.
978-1-4031-8707-9
Finalist
Stuck with Mr. Wrong? Ten Steps to Starring in your own Life Story by Amy Beth O'Brien
Bright Red Cardinal Press
978-1-452-87047-2
Social Change
Winner
COUNTY: Life, Death and Politics at Chicago's Public Hospital by David A. Ansell, M.D., MPH
Academy Chicago Publishers
978-0-89733-620-8
Finalist
Working For Peanuts: The Project Linus Story by Karen Loucks Rinedollar
Self-Published
978-061549829-4
Spirituality: General
Winner
Happiness Genes: Unlock the Positive Potential Hidden in Your DNA by James D. Baird, PhD with Laurie Nadel, PhD
The Career Press, Inc.
978-1-60163-105-3
Finalist
Dreaming Bhutan: Journey in the Land of the Thunder Dragon by Nicole Grace
Mani Press
978-0974785257
Finalist
Enlightenment Ain't What It's Cracked Up To Be by Robert K.C. Forman, Ph.D.
John Hunt Publishing
978-1846946745
Finalist
Manual for Living: Reality, A User's Guide to the Meaning of Life by Seth David Chernoff
Spirit Scope Publishing
978-0-984093090
Finalist
Stumbling Into Infinity: An Ordinary Man in the Sphere of Enlightenment by Michael Fischman
Morgan James Publishing
978-1-6003-7648-1
Finalist
Think, Believe, Receive: Three Steps to An Amazing Life by Brian K. Graham
Balboa Press
978-1-4525-3362-9
Spirituality: Inspirational
Winner
Blessed: Living a Grateful Life by Ellen Michaud
Reader's Digest
978-1606521922
Finalist
DEAR SUCCESS SEEKER: Wisdom from Outstanding Women by Michele R. Wright, Ph.D.
Simon & Schuster / Atria Books
978-1-4165-7079-0
Finalist
How I Would Help the World by Helen Keller
Swedenborg Foundation Press
978-0-87785-336-7
Finalist
Now: Embracing the Present Moment by Richard A. Singer, Jr.
O-Books
978-1846945243
Finalist
Seven Letters to Heaven: A True Story of Faith and Answered Prayers by Felicita "Terry" Robinson
iUniverse
978-1-450229203
Finalist
Why? Answers to Life's Most Important Question by Mandeep Khera
Ozark Mountain Publishing
978-1-886940-67-3
Finalist
Win the Race of Life…With Balance and Passion at 180 mph! by Nadine Lajoie
Tendril Press
978-0982239476
Spirituality: Journals & Quotes
Winner The World's Luckiest Journal by Laverne Adekumle
Xlibris
978-1-4568-3818-8
Sports: General
Winner
Hell on Two Wheels: An Astonishing Story of Suffering, Triumph, and the Most Extreme Endurance Race in the World by Amy Snyder
Triumph Books, a division of Random House
978-1600785252
Finalist
A Break in the Rain: A Boy, His Coach & A Special Wish by Tony Lotti
iUniverse Inc.
978-1-46200-782-0
Finalist
Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected by Rory Miller
YMAA Publication Center, Inc.
978-1-594392138
Finalist
River Smallmouth Fishing: The Best Techniques & Best Rivers by Tim Holschlag
Smallmouth Angler Press
978-0-9763876-2-6
Finalist
Sunset Tai Chi: Simplified Tai Chi for Relaxation and Longevity by Ramel Rones with David Silver
YMAA Publication Center, Inc.
978-1-594392122
Finalist
The Intermediate's Guide to Dog Agility by Laurie Leach
TFH Publications, Inc.
978-0-7938-0637-9
Finalist
The Road Warriors: Danger, Death and the Rush of Wresling by Joe "Animal" Laurinaitis with Andrew William Wright
Medallion Press, Inc.
978-160542142-1
Travel: Essay
Winner
Amazing Adventures of a Nobody: A Life Changing Journey Across America Relying on the Kindness of Strangers by Leon Logothetis
Bettie Youngs Books
978-0-9843081-3-2
Finalist
3mph: The Adventure of One Woman's Walk Around the World by Polly Letofsky
GlobalWalk, Inc.
978-0-9832085-0-1
Finalist
Beyond the Pasta: Recipes, Language & Life with an Italian Family by Mark Leslie
Gemelli Press
978-0-9821023-6-7
Finalist
Buffalo Unbound: A Celebration by Laura Pedersen
Fulcrum Publishing
978-1-55591-735-7
Finalist
Bullet trains to Yaks: Glimpses into Art, Politics, and Culture in China and Tibet by Stan Biderman, photography by Kathryn Minette
Irony Press
978-0-9832636-0-9
Travel: Guides
Winner
Hawaii The Big Island Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook by Andrew Doughty
Wixard Publications, Inc.
978-0-9814610-6-9
Finalist
Bronte & Frank Go To Moscow by Megan Worthy, design and characters by Danielle Forrest, illustrations by Nicole Moon
Worthy Hen Productions LLC
978-0-615-38138-1
Finalist
Eat Smart in France: How to Decipher the Menu, Know the Market Foods & Embark on a Tasting Adventure by Ronnie Hess
Ginkgo Press
978-0977680122
Finalist
The White House: An Historic Guide by The White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association
978-1-931917-06-3
Finalist
Tofino Guide by John Platenius
Wild Cedar
978-0-9868051-0-3
Travel: Pictorial
Winner
Dreaming Bhutan: Journey in the Land of the Thunder Dragon by Nicole Grace
Mani Press
978-0974785257
True Crime: Non-Fiction
Winner
Prodigal Father Pagan Son: Growing Up Inside the Dangerous World of the Pagans Motorcycle Club by Anthony Menginie and Kerrie Droban
St. Martin's Press
978-0-312-57654-7
Finalist
Exoneration: The Trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg and Morton Sobell: Prosecutorial Deceptions, suborned perjuries, anti-Semitism, and precedent for today's unconstitutional trials by Emily and David Alman
Green Elms Press
978-0977905836
Finalist
Our Little Secret: The True Story of a Teenager Killer and the Silence of a Small New England Town by Kevin Flynn & Rebecca Lavoie
Berkley Books/Penguin Press
978-0425234655
Finalist
Treasure Island: The Untold Story by John Amrhein, Jr.
New Maritima Press
978-0983084303
Women's Issues
Winner
Moving Forward on Your Own: A Financial Guidebook for Widows by Kathleen M. Rehl, Ph.D., CFP
Rehl Financial Advisors
978-0-9845793-0-3
Finalist
As the Sycamore Grows by Jennie Miller Helderman
The Summers Bridgewater Press
978-0-9827732-0-8
Finalist
Every Natural Fact: Five Seasons of Open-Air Parenting by Amy Lou Jenkins
Holy Cow! Press
978-0-9823545-1-3
Finalist
Football Wife: Coming of Age with the NFL as Mrs. Karl Kassulke by Jan Thatcher Adams, MD
Franklin Green Publishing
978-1-936487-04-2
Finalist
The Resolution for Women by Priscilla Shirer
B&H Publishing Group
978-1-4336-7401-3
Finalist
The Unfaithful Widow by Barbara Barth
Outskirts Press
978-1-4327-5075-6
Finalist
The Uterine Health Companion: A Holistic Guide to Lifelong Wellness by Eve Agee, Ph.D.
Celestial Arts, A Division of Random House
978-1-58761-351-7
Young Adult: Educational
Winner
The Little Green Math Book: 30 Powerful Principles for Building Math and Numeracy Skills by Brandon Royal
Maven Publishing
978-1-897393-50-5
Finalist
Addie Slaughter, The Girl Who Met Geronimo by Susan L. Krueger, Ed.D. with Reba Wells Grandrud, Ph.D.
Five Star Publications. Inc.
978-1-58985-197-9
Finalist
Lost in Lexicon: An Adventure in Words and Numbers by Pendred Noyce, illustrations by Joan Charles
Tumblehome Press, Inc.
978-0-9845250-0-3
Young Adult: Non-Fiction
Winner
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Strikingly True by Geoff Tibballs
Ripley Publishing
978-1-609941-000-6
Finalist
5 Must-Know Secrets for Today's College Girl by Lauren P. Salamone
Frederick Fell Publishers, Inc.
978-0-88391-183-9
Finalist
Managing My Money: Banking and Budgeting Basics by Natalie Hale
Woodbine House
978-1-60613-007-0
Finalist
Win the Race of Life…With Balance and Passion at 180 mph! by Nadine Lajoie
Tendril Press
978-0982239476
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