Sterling Speciality Catalog
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Death and the Afterlife<br />
A Chronological Journey, from<br />
Cremation to Quantum Resurrection<br />
by Clifford A. Pickover<br />
This eerie chronology ventures to the<br />
borderlines of science and sheds light<br />
into the darkness, exploring such diverse<br />
topics as the Maya death gods, golems,<br />
séances, zombies, and quantum immortality.<br />
With every turn of the page, readers<br />
will encounter beautiful artwork and unexpected<br />
insights about death and what<br />
may lie beyond. 224 pp, 6¾ x 8¾, Hard<br />
ISBN: 9781454914341 Rights: W<br />
$19.95 ($22.95 CAN) oCToBer<br />
Spooky Science<br />
Confronting the Pseudoscience<br />
of the Supernatural<br />
by John Grant<br />
Telepathy, spirit communication, the<br />
astral plane, spoon bending: scientists’<br />
attempts to apply their methods to the<br />
paranormal have frequently ended in<br />
embarrassment. John Grant, author of<br />
Discarded Science and Corrupted Science—investigates<br />
the pseudoscience<br />
of spooky stuff to fascinating and often<br />
hilarious effect. 272 pp, 5½ x 8¼, Hard<br />
ISBN: 9781454916543 Rights: W<br />
$19.95 ($22.95 CAN) oCToBer<br />
The Big Book of<br />
Autocorrect Fails<br />
Hundreds of Hilarious Howlers!<br />
by Tim Dedopulos<br />
In theory, the autocorrect feature saves<br />
you from embarrassing errors. In reality, it<br />
can turn innocent texts into inadvertently<br />
scandalous messages. Fortunately, one<br />
person’s humiliation is another’s hilarity,<br />
and this big book gathers the very best<br />
failed fixes, presenting them in the popular<br />
“bubble” conversation format that amusingly<br />
shows what happens when autocorrect<br />
goes rogue. 320 pp, 5 x 7¾, Paper<br />
ISBN: 9781853759208 Rights: US/Can<br />
$9.95 ($11.95 CAN)<br />
The Selfie Book!<br />
Taking and Making the Best Selfies,<br />
Belfies, Photobombs and More...<br />
by Carrie Barclay & Malcolm Croft<br />
Written by two celebrated popular-culture<br />
commentators, The Selfie Book explores<br />
every area of this phenomenon, from<br />
belfies, melfies, and shelfies to photobombs;<br />
explains how to get a perfect<br />
picture; and showcases some notorious<br />
examples. 144 pp, 5⅞ x 6¾, Paper<br />
ISBN: 9781853759239 Rights: US/Can<br />
$9.95 ($11.95 CAN)<br />
The Ultimate Binge-Watching<br />
Guide<br />
100 of the Best Shows Reviewed and Rated!<br />
by Chris Roberts<br />
Watching a top-tier TV series is like immersing<br />
yourself in a great novel. And more and<br />
more people are gobbling up shows in big<br />
bites—bingeing on entire seasons at a time.<br />
From Twin Peaks to Breaking Bad, here are<br />
100 of the very best, with insightful spoilerfree<br />
overviews of storylines, themes, and<br />
characters, plus recommendations, trivia,<br />
and teasers. 208 pp, 5 x 7¾, Paper<br />
ISBN: 9781780976440 Rights: US/Can<br />
$9.95 ($11.95 CAN)<br />
The Awkward Human Survival Guide<br />
How to Handle Life’s Most<br />
Uncomfortable Situations<br />
by Adam Dachis, writer for Lifehacker.com,<br />
and Erica Elson<br />
From personality clashes and tongue-tied<br />
conversations to all those painfully embarrassing<br />
moments, The Awkward Human Survival<br />
Guide offers a roadmap through life’s most<br />
uncomfortable situations. See how to call out<br />
a friend’s BS, handle that accidentally blurted<br />
“I love you,” confront a kitchen thief at work,<br />
and much more. 160 pp, 6 x 9, Paper<br />
ISBN: 9781454911647 Rights: W<br />
$14.95 ($15.95 CAN)<br />
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The Hipster Coloring Book<br />
by Charlotte Farmer<br />
Here’s a proper introduction to hipsterdom,<br />
with arty fun for hipster friends and<br />
frenemies. From the coffee shop to the<br />
indie film screening, from their vintage<br />
bags to their cool tattoos, this engagingly<br />
satirical collection uncovers the<br />
entire hipster milieu. It’s the book every<br />
hip person will pretend not to want—<br />
but will secretly covet. 80 pp,<br />
8⅔ x 8⅔, Paper with Jacket<br />
ISBN: 9781454917441 Rights: US/Can<br />
$12.95 ($14.95 CAN) oCToBer<br />
The Tattoo Sourcebook<br />
Over 500 Images for Body Decoration<br />
by Andy Sloss & Zaynab Mirza<br />
The Tattoo Sourcebook is your onestop<br />
shop for all things tattoo. Learn<br />
how to design your own, or choose<br />
from more than 500 traceable images<br />
ranging from traditional tribal, Asian, ta<br />
moko, and knotwork motifs to fantasy<br />
icons like dragons, mermaids, and<br />
fairies to animals, flowers, and stars.<br />
256 pp, 5⅞ x 6¾, Paper with flaps<br />
ISBN: 9781847327482 Rights: US Only<br />
$14.95 t<br />
1000 Tattoos<br />
A Sourcebook of Designs for<br />
Body Decoration<br />
From intricate Celtic knotwork and<br />
geometric tribal art to old-school flowers<br />
and skulls, this chunky tattoo sourcebook<br />
offers 1000 ways to decorate your<br />
body. In addition to the incredible range<br />
of options, there’s technical advice on<br />
reproducing the most intricate patterns,<br />
information on creating temporary designs<br />
with body paints, and safety tips.<br />
512 pp, 5⅞ x 6¾, Paper<br />
ISBN: 9781780974996 Rights: US/Can<br />
$19.95 ($21.95 CAN)<br />
emails from an Asshole<br />
Real People Being Stupid<br />
by John Lindsay<br />
When John Lindsay launched DontEven-<br />
Reply.com in June 2009, it became an<br />
instant sensation. Posing as a customer<br />
or seller, Lindsay responded to a variety<br />
of classified ads, making ridiculous offers<br />
to unsuspecting victims. Their responses,<br />
and the ensuing conversations, will have<br />
readers laughing nonstop and gasping<br />
with disbelief. 224 pp, 5½ x 8¼, Paper<br />
ISBN: 9781402778278 Rights: WENG<br />
$14.95 ($16.95 CAN)<br />
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