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Monday, July 14, 2014

2014 Award Contest Finalists! We are proud to announce the finalists in our 2014 Readers' Favorite annual International Award Contest!

2014 Award Contest Finalists
READER'S FAVORITE!

We are proud to announce the finalists in our 2014 Readers' Favorite annual International Award Contest! 



No Excuses, book three in the 3 Off the Tee series by of motivational business books by Lorii Myers placed as finalist in the Health-Fitness, Motivational and Self Help categories... 

Winners will be announced Sept.1, 2014

http://www.amazon.com/No-Excuses-Mind-Fit-Body-Strategy-ebook/dp/B00E9ANRCU/ref=la_B004X1R0WI_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1405391574&sr=1-2

https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/13689

Monday, June 9, 2014

Foreword's 2013 Book of the Year Award Finalists Announced


Foreword's 2013 Book of the Year Award

Finalists Announced

Winners will be announced at the ALA which takes place June 26 - July 1, 2014

National magazine selects No Excuses:  The Fit Mind - Fit Body Strategy Book by Lorii Myers in its search for the best indie books of 2013.
 No Excuses

Traverse City, MI, March 13, 2014 — Today, Foreword Reviews, the only review magazine solely dedicated to discovering new indie books, announced the finalists for its 16th Annual Book of the Year Awards. Each year, Foreword shines a light on a small group of indie authors and publishers whose groundbreaking work stands out from the crowd. Foreword's awards are more than just a shiny sticker on the front of a book; they help connect the best indie books to readers eager to discover new stories written by previously unknown authors.
No Excuses is a finalist for the 2013 Book of the Year Awards in the self help category. In the next two months, a panel of over 100 librarians and booksellers will determine the winners of these prestigious awards. A celebration of the winners will take place during the American Library Association Annual Conference in Las Vegas on Friday, June 27 at 6 p.m. with awards in over 60 categories, cash prizes for the best in fiction and nonfiction, and widespread recognition.
About Foreword Reviews: At Foreword Reviews, we love indie books and the art of great storytelling. We discover, curate, critique, and share reviews and feature articles exclusively on indie-publishing trends in our quarterly magazine and on ourwebsiteForeword Reviews is distributed to librarians, booksellers, publishers, and avid readers and is available at most Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million newsstands or by subscription. Our website features a daily stream of reviews of indie books written by a team of professional, objective writers.
For more information please contact: Jill at info@LedaPublishing.com

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Fantastic Bonuses! | The Chi of Change COMING SOON!

Fantastic Bonuses! | The Chi of Change



Here is one of the  bonuses you will receive!



Lorii Myers

Fantastic Bonus: Lorii Myers is an award winning author and empowered employee-turned-entrepreneur. She has more than three decades of top-flight business experience that encompasses a wide variety of challenges, including senior management and business owner.
Lorii is offering a free chapter from her great book: ‘3 Off the Tee: No Excuses, The Fit Mind-Fit Body Strategy Book‘ . This motivational new self-help book guides readers along the path of success and toward a wonderful mind-body achievement connection.
A friendly yet detailed guide to mental and physical makeover strategies, this invaluable resource helps readers everywhere build a ‘no excuse‘ lifestyle. Showing readers how to say no to day-to-day excuses, Lorii’s life-changing guide helps you conquer one of the toughest challenges there is and become unstoppable in whatever you choose to tackle.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

The 2014 International Book Awards


Award-Winner in the "Health: Diet & Exercise" category of the 2014 International Book Awards



No Excuses: The Fit Mind - Fit Body Strategy Book (3 Off the Tee, Volume 3) by Lorii Myers
Leda Publishing Corp.
978-0986790072





The 2014 International Book Awards
Full Results Listing by Category
 
Congratulations to all of the Winners & Finalists of the 2014 International Book Awards. 
All Finalists are of equal merit, listed alphabetically.
 

 


Animals/Pets: General 
Winner
Boston Terrier (Animal Planet Dogs 101) by Patricia F. Lehman
TFH Publications
978-0793837328
Finalist
Libby Speaks: The Wit and Wisdom of The World's Wisest Dog by John Sheirer
DAT Press
978-1480151369
Finalist
Think Like Your Dog and Enjoy the Rewards by Dianna M. Young and Robert H. Mottram
Island Book Publishing, LLC
978-0-9892008-0-6
Finalist
Through the Eyes of the Horse: Finding Common Ground by Carlos Tabernaberri with Marty Schiel
Moonrose Media
978-0-9803176-3-3

Anthologies: Non-Fiction
Winner
Heart of a Toastmaster: True stories by, for, and about members of Toastmasters International
Sparkle Press
978-1-880878-27-9
Finalist
An Anthology of Sisterhood: 22 Shades of Red, edited by L.D. Wells and Dr. Francene Breakfield
Eargasmic Ink Publishing
978-0-615-72526-0
Finalist
My Gutsy Story® Anthology: True Stories of Love, Courage and Adventure From Around the World, edited by Sonia Marsh
Gutsy Publications
978-098503928

Art: General
Winner
Barbara Nessim An Artful Life, edited by David Galloway 
Abrams, New York
978-1-4197-0768-1
Finalist
More Than a Likeness: The Enduring Art of Mary Whyte by Martha R. Severns
University of South Carolina Press
978-1-61117-276-8

Autobiography/Memoir
Winner
Spoke by Coleman
Little Creek Press. A Division of Kristin Mitchell Design, LLC
978-0-9896431-0-8
Finalist
Descanso For My Father: Fragments of a Life by Harrison Candelaria Fletcher
University of Nebraska Press
978-0-8032-3839-8
Finalist
Ethel Merman, Mother Teresa and Me: A Memoir - My Improbable Journey from Chateaux in France to the Slums of Calcutta by Tony Cointreau
Prospecta Press
978-1-935212-34-8
Finalist
Evolving Through Adversity: How to Overcome Obstacles, Discover Your Passion, and Honor Your True Self by Seconde Nimenya
Aviva Publishing
978-1-938686-59-7
Finalist
Rescuing Riley, Saving Myself by Zachary Anderegg 
Skyhorse Publishing
978-1-62636-170-6

Best Cover Design: Fiction
Winner
November Echo by James Houston Turner
Regis Books
978-0958666435
Finalist
The Legacy Letters—his wife, his children, his final gift by Carew Papritz
King Northern, Inc.
978-0-9857088-7-0
Finalist
The Limit of Words and Silence by Geraldine O'Connell Cusack
Raven's Wings Books, an imprint of Grey Gate Media, LLC
978-161807-068-5

Best Cover Design: Non-Fiction
Winner
Qi Infused Yogo by Brenda Schnable
CreateSpace
978-1493770199
Finalist
"Am I Okay God?" Devotionals from the Seventh Dimension by Lorilyn Roberts
Roberts Court Reporters 
978-0-9891426-6-3
Finalist
God Speaks by Teresa Robbins
Diamond DMT Publishing
978-0-9837638-4-0
Finalist
Lian Husi Klamar: The Traditional Music of East Timor by Ros Dunlop
Tekee Media
978-0-646-58183-5
Finalist
Snappy Sassy Salty: Wise Words for Authors and Writers by Judith Briles
Mile High Press
978-1-885331-49-6

Best Interior Design
Winner
Photographing Acadia National Park: The Essential Guide to When, Where, and How by Colleen J. Miniuk-Sperry
Analemma Press
978-0-9833804-7-4
Finalist
Brielle and the Horror by Jared Barel & Jordan Barel
Loaded Barrel Studios
978-0-615-88682-4
Finalist
Lian Husi Klamar: The Traditional Music of East Timor by Ros Dunlop
Tekee Media
978-0-646-58183-5

Best New Fiction
Winner
Ways of Leaving by Grant Jarrett
Spark Press
978-1940716411
Finalist
Capitol Hell by Jayne Jones & Alicia Long
Beavers Pond Press
978-1-59298-536-4
Finalist
From Finland with Love, A Novel by Ellie Alanko
Libra Publications
978-0989427210
Finalist
Lenin Lives Next Door: Marriage, Martinis, and Mayhem in Moscow by Jennifer Eremeeva
Small Batch Books
978-1-937650-31-5
Finalist
The Legacy Letters—his wife, his children, his final gift by Carew Papritz
King Northern, Inc.
978-0-9857088-7-0

Best New Non-Fiction 
Winner
Descanso For My Father: Fragments of a Life by Harrison Candelaria Fletcher
University of Nebraska Press
978-0-8032-3839-8
Finalist
Fibromyalgia and Other Chronic Painful Conditions Second Edition: The Patient's Guide and Survival Manual for Obtaining Proper and Effective Medical Care by Jeffrey B. Loomer, M.D., FACP, FACR
Mystery Doc Publishing, LLC
978-0-9849207-3-0
Finalist
M.O.R.E. A New Philosophy for Exceptional Living by Alyson Jones
Influence Publishing
978-1-77141-015-1
Finalist
The LIGHT Process: Living the Razor's Edge of Change by Cheryl Eckl
Flying Crane Press
978-0-9828107-4-3

Biography
Winner
The King of Casinos: Willie Martello and the El Rey Club by Andy Martello
Just A Martello Books
978-0615894591
Finalist
A Country Doctor Goes to War by Tamara Thayer
Minnesota Heritage Publishing
978-0-9850937-6-1
Finalist
Kauai Stories: Life on the Garden Island told by Kauai's People edited by Pamela Varma Brown
Write Path, LLC
978-09856983-1-7

Business: Careers
Winner
Talent Wants to Be Free: Why We Should Learn to Love Leaks, Raids and Free Riding by Orly Lobel
Yale University Press
978-0-300166279
Finalist
Innovative Leadership Workbook for Global Leaders: Field-Tested Processes and Worksheets for Innovating Leadership and Creating Thriving Organizations by Maureen Metcalf, Steve Terrell Ed.D., and Ben Mitchell
Integral Publishers
978-0-9896827-3-2
Finalist
The Bounce Back: Personal stories of bouncing back higher and faster from a layoff, re-org or career setback by Sherri Thomas
BookLocker.com
978-1-62141-258-8

Business: Communications/Public Relations
Winner
Say it like Shakespeare: The Bard's Timeless Tips for Communication Success, 2nd Edition by Thomas Leech
Presentations Press
978-0-9817693-1-8

Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Winner
The Responsible Entrepreneur: Four Game-Changing Archetypes for Founders, Leaders, and Impact Investors by Carol Sanford
Jossey-Bass/Wiley
978-1118910975-7
Finalist
BreakPoints: Where Businesses Get Stuck…And How They Get Unstuck! By Larry Kesslin & Chris Winter
4-Profit Press
978-0-9886592-0-9
Finalist
Liber8Your Business: The revolutionary business planning technique that will set every small business owner free by Laura Humphreys
Liber8me
978-0-473-25597-8

Business: General
Winner
Leapfrogging: Harness the Power of Surprise for Business Breakthroughs by Soren Kaplan, Ph.D.
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
978-1609944940
Finalist
Hunting in a Farmer's World by John F. Dini
Gardendale Press
978-0-9790531-1-5
Finalist
Make Change Work: Staying Nimble, Relevant, and Engaged in a World of Constant Change by Randy Pennington 
Wiley 
978-1118617465
Finalist
Why Is My Coworker So Crazy: A little book about lack of cooperation in the workplace by Vito J. Pandolfo
Lead Smarter Associates
978-0-615-44378-2
Finalist
Would You Want to Work for YOU™? How to build an executive leadership brand that inspires loyalty and drives employee performance by Brenda Bence
Global Insight Communications, LLC
978-0-9825353-5-6

Business: Management & Leadership
Winner
All In: How the Best Managers Create a Culture of Belief and Drive Big Results by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton
Free Press, a division of Simon & Schuster
978-1-4516-5982-5
Finalist
Destiny Driven: How to Find Your Way on the Road to Personal Greatness by Douglas M. Wood
Cadbury Publishing
978-0-9852871-0-8
Finalist
How Do I Keep My Employees Motivated? The Practice of Empathy-Based Management by George Langelett
River Grove Books
978-1938416736
Finalist
Leadership and the Art of Struggle: How Great Leaders Grow Through Challenge and Adversity by Steven Snyder
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
978-1609946449
Finalist
The Respect Factor: Using the Science of Neuroleadership to Inspire a more Loyal and Productive Workplace by Paul Meshanko
McGraw-Hill
978-0-07-181609-0
Finalist
The Star Factor: Discover what your top performers do differently – and inspire a new level of greatness in all by William Seidman & Richard Grbavac
AMACOM Books
978-0814433201

Business: Marketing & Advertising
Winner
Romancing the Brand: How Brands Create Strong Intimate Relationships with Consumers by Tim Halloran
Jossey-Bass/Wiley
978-1118611289
Finalist
Branding: Owning Real Estate in the Consumer's Mind by Tom Hayes and Sam Sager
CreateSpace
978-1494487584
Finalist
The Noise behind Business: How to Make Tradeshows Work by Chris Kappes and DJ Heckes
Red7Media
978-1-57880-100-8

Business: Motivational
Winner
The HUMAN Brand: How We Relate to People, Products and Companies by Chris Malone and Susan T. Fiske
Jossey-Bass, A Wiley Brand
978-1118611319
Finalist
Creating the Million Dollar Leader: 52 Inspirational Lessons to Attract the Life You Want by Brenda Lane-Oliver
ACT International Publishers
978-0989998901

Business: Personal Finance/Investing
Winner
The Joy of Financial Security by Donna Skeels Cygan, CFP, MBA
Sage Future Press
978-0-9897784-4-2
Finalist
Home Finances for Couples: Resolve Money Problems in Marriage and Learn Easy Steps to manage your family budget by Leo Ostapiv
978-1301941872
Finalist
The Money Flow: How to Make Money Your Friend and Ally, Have a Great Life and Improve the World by Ana Weber-Haber with Shel Horowitz
Morgan James Publishing
978-1-61448-493-6

Business: Real Estate
Winner
More Than Cashflow: The Real Risks & Rewards of Profitable Real Estate Investing by Julie Broad
Stick Horse Publishing
978-0-9919060-1-7
Finalist
Fair Housing Helper for Apartment Professionals by Ron Leshnower
Hillocrian Creative LLC
978-0989291101
Finalist
Land for Love and Money, Vol I by Reid Lance Rosenthal
Rockin' SR Publishing
978-0982157357

Business: Reference
Winner
Innovative Leadership Workbook for Global Leaders: Field-Tested Processes and Worksheets for Innovating Leadership and Creating Thriving Organizations by Maureen Metcalf, Steve Terrell Ed.D., and Ben Mitchell
Integral Publishers
978-0-9896827-3-2
Finalist
No Excuses: The Fit Mind - Fit Body Strategy Book (3 Off the Tee, Volume 3) by Lorii Myers
Leda Publishing Corp.
978-0986790072

Business: Writing/Publishing
Winner
Snappy Sassy Salty: Wise Words for Authors and Writers by Judith Briles
Mile High Press
978-1-885331-49-6
Finalist
Your Guide to Marketing Books in the Christian Marketplace, 3rd Edition by Sarah Bolme
Crest Publications
978-0-9725546-9-5

Children's Educational
Winner
The Adventures of Bella & Harry, Let's Visit Rome! By Lisa Manzione, illustrations by Kristine Lucco
Bella & Harry, LLC
978-1-937616-08-03
Finalist
Idioms in Conversation, Volume I by Marshall Cavendish Education Writer Group
Times Publishing (Hong Kong) Limited
978-988-226-386-4
Finalist
Oliver & Hope's Amusing Adventure by Meg Cadts, illustrated by Samantha Fitch
UHCCF/Adventure™
978-0-9897937-0-4
Finalist
Queen Infinity by L. Kobie Wilkerson III, illustrated by Aaron J. Ratzlaff
Love II Learn Books
978-0-9796679-1-6

Children's Fiction
Winner
Mom Made Us Write This In The Summer by Ali Maier
Erie Island Media
978-0-9893755-0-4
Finalist
Joshua of Gaia: The Lost Elderzamia by M.G. Russell
CreateSpace
978-1466278523
Finalist
Keeper of Reign, Book 1 by Emma Right
Telemachus Press, LLC
978-1-939337-69-6
Finalist
The Fairies of Turtle Creek by Jill K. Sayre
Wisdom House Books
978-0-9885066-4-0
Finalist
The Gentle Beagle by Karen J. Roberts, illustrated by Lilith Jones
CreateSpace
978-1484147030

Children's Mind/Body/Spirit
Winner
The Infinite Song written and illustrated by Andrea Freeman
Halcyon Wind Press
978-0-9890897-0-8
Finalist
Oliver & Hope's Amusing Adventure by Meg Cadts, illustrated by Samantha Fitch
UHCCF/Adventure™
978-0-9897937-0-4
Finalist
Sprinkle Your Sparkles: Show Yor Love and Kindness by Kirsten Walgren Tulsian
Ferne Press
978-1-938326-20-2

Children's Non-Fiction
Winner
Monet's Garden: A Book for Kids by The National Gallery of Victoria
National Gallery of Victoria
978-0-7241-0371-3
Finalist
Sticks 'n Stones 'n Dinosaur Bones by Ted Enik, illustrated by G.F. Newland
Pixel Mouse House
978-1939322104

Children's Novelty & Gift Book
Winner
Oliver & Hope's Amusing Adventure by Meg Cadts, illustrated by Samantha Fitch
UHCCF/Adventure™
978-0-9897937-0-4
Finalist
Bucket Filling from A to Z: The Key to Being Happy by Carol McCloud and Caryn Butzke, illustrated by Glenn Zimmer
Nelson Publishing & Marketing
978-1938326134
 
Finalist
Sprinkle Your Sparkles: Show Yor Love and Kindness by Kirsten Walgren Tulsian
Ferne Press
978-1-938326-20-2

Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
Winner
Each The Same by Michelle Worthington
Ambassador International
978-1620202043
Finalist
A Beach Day for Hannah, photos and story by Linda Petrie Bunch
Book Club Productions
978-0-9777781-9-5
Finalist
Endeavour's Long Journey by John D. Olivas, illustrated by Gayle Garner Roski, edited by Icy and Michael Smith
East West Discovery Press
978-0985623722
Finalist
Little Jimmy Says, "Same Is Lame" by Jimmy Vee, illustrations by Mike Motz, edited by Allen J. Venezio
Atlas Press
978-0985478223
Finalist
My Name is Leona by Carol Gahara Harris, illustrated by Kim Fujiwara
Snowy Night Publishing
978-0-9860324-0-0
Finalist
No Cell Phone Day by Delfeayo Marsalis, illustrated by Reginald William Butler
Kidstown Press
978-0989519502
Finalist
Otto & the Grand Prix Bees, written & illustrated by Kip Noschese
Three Lanterns
978-0-615-798370

Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Non-Fiction
Winner
The Do's and Don'ts by Hayley Rose
Inkwell Productions
978-1939625380
Finalist
Where Snow Leopard Prowls: Wild Animals of Tibet by Naomi C. Rose
Dancing Dakini Press
978-09836333-0-3

Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
Winner
The ABC's of what I could be, written and illustrated by Pamela Araya
CreateSpace
978-1484975305
Finalist
A Sergeant in the House by Betty Turnbull, illustrated by Susan Senning
Light Messages Publishing
978-1611530605
Finalist
Climb by Caroline Touhey, illustrated by Emma Stuart
Little Steps Publishing
978-1921928871
Finalist
Neo the Cool Cal by Josh Prigge & Minha Park
Larv & Mib
978-0-9898095-2-8
Finalist
Queen Infinity by L. Kobie Wilkerson III, illustrated by Aaron J. Ratzlaff
Love II Learn Books
978-0-9796679-3-0

Children's Picture Book: Softcover Non-Fiction
Winner
The Mouse and the Meadow, written and illustrated by Chad Wallace
Dawn Publications
978-1-58469-482-3
Finalist
Bucket Filling from A to Z: The Key to Being Happy by Carol McCloud and Caryn Butzke, illustrated by Glenn Zimmer
Nelson Publishing & Marketing
978-1938326134

Comics: Graphic Novels
Winner
Brielle and the Horror by Jared Barel & Jordan Barel
Loaded Barrel Studios
978-0-615-88682-4
Finalist
Angelboy, Vol.1 by N.M. Beguesse
Angelboy.com
978-0989887908

Cookbooks: General
Winner
Thrive Energy Cookbook: 150 Functional, Plant-Based Whole Food Recipes by Brendan Brazier
De Capo Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group
978-0-7382-1740-6
Finalist
For The Love of Paprika by John Czingula
EdenLili Publishing Company LLC
978-0-9893130-0-1
Finalist
Greek Revival from the Garden: Growing and Cooking for Life by Patricia Moore-Pastides
University of South Carolina Press
978-1-61117-190-7
Finalist
The Ultimate Anti-Cancer Cookbook by Pam Braun
Rare Bird Books
978-0988745612
Finalist
Visionary Kitchen: A Cookbook for Eye Health by Sandra Young, OD
Beyond Carrots & Kale LLC
978-0-615-86697-0

Cookbooks: International
Winner
From the Kitchens of Pancho Villa by Karina Ann Betlam
Infinity Publishing
978-0-7414-7952-5

Current Events
Winner
The American Wall by Maurice Sherif
Maurice Sherif
978-0-292-72697-0

Education/Academic
Winner
Zero Chance of Passage: The Pioneering Charter School Story by Ember Reichgott Junge
Beaver's Pond Press
978-1-59298-476-3
Finalist
"Why Do Only White People Get Abducted by Aliens?": Teaching Lessons from the Bronx by Ilana M. Garon
Skyhorse Publishing
978-1626361133

Fiction: African-American
Winner
A Generation of Curses by Patricia A. Bridewell and Faatima Albasir-Johnson
NCM Publishing
978-0983346135
Finalist
Miss Nobody (Shaw Family Saga, Book 1) by Nicole Dunlap
978-1480127135
Finalist
Monster by Ben Burgess Jr.
Wasteland Press
978-0988374508
Finalist
Sweet Souls by Stephanie Grant Redmon
CreateSpace
978-1499175202

Fiction: Anthologies
Winner
Chiral Mad 2 edited by Michael Bailey
Written Backwards
978-1494239978

Fiction: Chick Lit/Women's Lit
Winner
Where the Heart Lives (Book Two, A Milford-Haven Novel) by Mara Purl
Bellekeep Books
978-1-93687802-4
Finalist
A Slant of Light: Contemporary Women Writers of the Hudson Valley, edited by Laurence Carr and Jan Zlotnik Schmidt
Codhill Press
978-1-930337-73-2
Finalist
On Grace by Susie Orman Schnall
Spark Press
978-1940716138
Finalist
Robin's Blue by Pam Alster
Plexigirl Media
978-0-9883282-1-1
Finalist
The Valentine State by Mariana Williams
Sunset Squid Publishing
978-1493566327
Finalist
To Tuscany with Love by Gail Mencini
Capriole Group
978-1-938592-00-3

Fiction: Cross Genre
Winner
The Legacy Letters—his wife, his children, his final gift by Carew Papritz
King Northern, Inc.
978-0-9857088-7-0
Finalist
Airforce One Has Vanished! by David H. Brown
TriMark Press
978-0-9886145-4-3
Finalist
Reflection of the Gods by Lisa Llamrei
Alchera Press
978-0-9880203-0-6
Finalist
The Six train to Wisconsin by Kourtney Heintz
CreateSpace
978-1481884570
Finalist
They Only Come Out at Night by F.M. Kearney
Starlite Press
978-0988841819

Fiction: Fantasy
Winner Unearthed (Book 1 of The Pactem Orbis Legends) by Karen Seymour
CreateSpace
978-1492747550
Finalist
Advent of Darkness by Gary Caplan
CreateSpace
978-1470079130
Finalist
An Emerging Threat by Mark E. Lein
CreateSpace
978-1493592890
Finalist
Woven Through Time by Hilda K. Weisburg
Vermillion Pencil Press, an imprint of Grey Gate Media, LLC
978-1-61807-106-4

Fiction: Gay & Lesbian
Winner
The Walk-In Closet by Abdi Nazemian
Curtis Brown Digital
978-0615988689
Finalist
Cooper's Promise, a novel by Timothy Jay Smith
Owl Canyon Press
978-0-9834764-3-6
Finalist
Finding Bluefield by Elan Barnehama
Bold Strokes Books 
978-1602827448

Fiction: General
Winner
Playing the Angel by Kenneth Womack
Stephen F. Austin State University Press
978-1-62288-023-2
Finalist
Ambition by Stephen Maitland-Lewis
Glyd-Evans Press
978-0-9832596-5-7
Finalist
Lenin Lives Next Door: Marriage, Martinis, and Mayhem in Moscow by Jennifer Eremeeva
Small Batch Books
978-1-937650-31-5
Finalist
The Fix by Michael Balkind & Ryan Burr
Telemachus Press, LLC
978-1940745527
Finalist
The Way They See by Evelyn Marshall
Piper Press
978-0-9848999-6-8
Finalist
Wiggle Room: A Tale of a Fallen Anchorite by D.A. Winstead
Aviva New York
978-1-938686-47-4

Fiction: Historical 
Winner
The Gemini Agenda, A Winston Churchill Thriller by Michael McMenamin & Patrick McMenamin
Enigma Books
978-1-936274-37-6
Finalist
Ten Months in Wonderland by Terry Persun
Terry Persun
978-1-4827-74187
Finalist
The First Raven Mocker by Courtney Miller
Popul Vuh Publishing
978-0-9887711-0-9
Finalist
The Limit of Words and Silence by Geraldine O'Connell Cusack
Raven's Wings Books, an imprint of Grey Gate Media, LLC
978-161807-068-5
Finalist
The Patient Ecstasy of Fraulein Braun by Lavonne Mueller
Opus
978-1-62316-008-1
Finalist
To Kill The Duke by Sam Moffie
CreateSpace
978-1461147060

Fiction: Literary
Winner
Outside In by Doug Cooper
Greenleaf Book Group Press
978-1626340046
Finalist
Courage: A Story of Love and Friendship by Disko Praphanchith
CreateSpace
978-1484169476
Finalist
Jubilee's Journey by Bette Lee Crosby
Bent Pine Publishing
978-0-9891289-2-6
Finalist
Spring Moon by Mary Ellen Courtney
Porter Chance Books
978-0988953604
Finalist
The Brotherhood of Purity by Thomas D. Carlo & Connie D. Atkinson
Hummingbird Press
978-0-9888553-0-4

Fiction: Multicultural
Winner
The Leaving of Things by Jay Antani
Bandwagon Press
978-0-988419308
Finalist
Across the Sabarmati by Sriram Ananth
Broken Shackles Press
978-0988112209
Finalist
The Runaway Daughter by Juliet Philip
Spark Press
978-0989315999
Finalist
Uncompahgre—where water turns rock red by Reid Lance Rosenthal
Rockin' SR Publishing
978-0982157671

Fiction: Mystery/Suspense
Winner
Strong Rain Falling by Jon Land
Forge
978-0765331502
Finalist
Favors and Lies by Mark Gilleo
The Story Plant
978-1-61188-145-5
Finalist
Intuition by Marala Scott and Alyssa Curry
Seraph Books
978-0991176045
Finalist
Limestone Gumption: A Brad Pope and Sisterfriends Mystery by Bryan E. Robinson
Five Star Publishing
978-1-4328-2778-6
Finalist
Noah's Rainy Day by Sandra Brannan
Greenleaf Book Group Press
978-1-62634-017-6
Finalist
Price of Justice by Alan Brenham
Black Opal Books
978-1626940833

Fiction: New Age
Winner
The Unholy by Paul DeBlassie III
Sunstone Press
978-0-86534-959-9
Finalist
Run of the Mill by Dave Patten
G. Street Chronicles
978-1938442865
Finalist
The Goddess Letters by Vicki Matthews
Missing Voice Publications
978-09882626-6-9

Fiction: Religious
Winner
Heresy by Frank Spinella
Resource Publications, an imprint of Wipf and Stock Publishers
978-1-62564-536-4
Finalist
Dinner for God by Rayme Sciaroni
Publishing Unleashed
978-0-9850931-1-2
Finalist
Tale of the Penitent Thief by Don Willis
Westbow Press
978-1-4497-9195-7
Finalist
The Medal, a novel by Kerriann Flanagan Brosky
Dog Ear Publishers
978-1-4575-1400-5
Finalist
The Lie (Volume 2, the Celia Kelly Series) by CN Bring
Assent Publishing
978-1628279023

Fiction: Romance
Winner
What the Heart Knows (Book One, A Milford-Haven Novel) by Mara Purl
Bellekeep Books
978-1-936878-01-7
Finalist
A Sinner in Paradise by Deborah Hining
Light Messages Publishing
978-1611530575
Finalist
Find Me Again by Janet K. Shawgo
Two Harbors Press
978-1-62652-614-3
Finalist
Jagged Edges by Doris H. Dancy
St. Paul Press
978-0-9890885-96
Finalist
Postcards in the Attic by Jackie Bradley
Little Creek Press. A Division of Kristin Mitchell Design, LLC
978-0-9896431-7-7
Finalist
Uncompahgre—where water turns rock red by Reid Lance Rosenthal
Rockin' SR Publishing
978-0982157671

Fiction: Science Fiction
Winner
The Bane of Yoto: Second Edition by Joshua Viola with Nicholas Karpuk
FiXT
978-0-9855590-5-2
Finalist
Elementals: The Sever Spheres by Jared Files
StarGen Press
978-0991032105
Finalist
Hear No Evil by Terry Persun
Booktrope Editions
978-1-62015-116-7
Finalist
Overlay by Blaine Readler
Full Arc Press
978-0-9834973-4-9
Finalist
The Devereaux Dilemma by Steve McEllistrem
Two Harbors Press
978-1-938690-52-5

Fiction: Short Story
Winner
The Gothic Shift by B.D. Bruns
World Waters
978-0-9856635-5-1
Finalist
A Short Walk to the Other Side by Matthew J. Pallamary
Mystic Ink Publishing
978-0615949482
Finalist
Lo que trae la marca / What the Tide Brings by Xánath Caraza
Mouthfeel Press
978-0-9844268-8-1
Finalist
Sitting Pretty by Carol White
Dog Ear Publishing
978-1457525346
Finalist
The Portable Richard Harding Davis, edited by Thomas Saunders
Glendower Media
978-0914303077

Fiction: Thriller/Adventure
Winner
November Echo by James Houston Turner
Regis Books
978-0958666435
Finalist
Pirate's Plunder (An Adele Bonny Adventure) by Wendy Wilkinson
Bellekeep Books
978-1-9355685-1-1
Finalist
Sweat by Mark Gilleo
The Story Plant
978-1-61188-051-9
Finalist
The Tenth Circle by Jon Land
Open Road Integrated Media
978-1480414792
Finalist
The Vintage Club by Darin Gibby
Koehler Books
978-1-938467-65-3

Fiction: Visionary
Winner
The Transhumanist Wager by Zoltan Istvan
Futurity Imagine Media, LLC
978-0988616110
Finalist
A Meeting of Clans by Kathleen Flanagan Rollins
CreateSpace
978-1494986704
Finalist
The Collector of Tears by Michael C. Keith
Underground Voices
978-0983045670

Fiction: Western
Winner
Maps of Fate (Book 2 of the Threads West series) by Reid Lance Rosenthal
Rockin' SR Publishing
978-0982157633
Finalist
Lakota Betrayal by A.P. Greenwood
Sunstone Press
978-0-86534-915-5
Finalist
Spinster's Folly by Marsha Ward
WestWard Books
978-0-9883810-0-1
Finalist
Threads West, An American Saga (Book 1) by Reid Lance Rosenthal
Rockin' SR Publishing
978-0982157619

Fiction: Young Adult
Winner
Christmas Nevermore: An Ecological Christmas Fable by Marc Cadieux and Herve Bastien
Sir Reel Films
978-0-9898933-0-5
Finalist
Bilge Rat, Pirate Adventurer, Book One: Remarkable Rascal by Kevin Charles Smith
Journey Publications, LLC
978-0979817182
Finalist
Fat Chance: Pony Tales by Betty Briggs
Sunrise Selections
978-09656307-64
Finalist
Gold Medal Threat by Michael Balkind
Telemachus Press, LLC
978-1939337443 
Finalist
Queen of Hearts, Volume One: The Crown by Colleen Oakes
Spark Press
978-1940716022
Finalist
The Megalith Union by Brad A. Lamar
Light Messages Publishing
978-1611530704

Gay & Lesbian: Non-Fiction
Winner
Enter Miss Thang by Brian Edwards
Archway Publishing
978-1480801738
Finalist
Cowboys, Armageddon, and The Truth: How a Gay Child was Saved from Religion by Scott M. Terry
Lethe Press
978-1590213667
Finalist
Heartbeat: Musings on Leather and Leadership by Thomas Smith
Alternate Publishing
978-1481949835

Health: Addiction & Recovery
Winner
Smoking: Why to Quit, How to Quit, How to Keep Your Kids from Smoking by Muriel L. Crawford
CreateSpace
978-1484083383
Finalist
Making Advances: A Comprehensive Guide for Treating Female Sex and Love Addicts edited by Marnie C. Ferree
Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health
978-0-9857472-0-6

Health: Aging/50+
Winner
Beat Your A-Fib: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Cure by Steve S. Ryan, Ph.D.
A-Fib, Inc.
978-0-98495124-0-6
Finalist
Ageless! Never too Old, Never too Late by Judith Horky
Crystal Mountain Press
978-0-9711862-3-1
Finalist
Fibromyalgia and Other Chronic Painful Conditions Second Edition: The Patient's Guide and Survival Manual for Obtaining Proper and Effective Medical Care by Jeffrey B. Loomer, M.D., FACP, FACR
Mystery Doc Publishing, LLC
978-0-9849207-3-0
Finalist
I've Been Thinking (And It Might Save Your Life and Vision) by Frank J. Weinstock, M.D., F.A.C.S.
TriMark Press
978-09886145-9-8

Health: Alternative Medicine
Winner
Map of the Spirit: Diagnosis and Treatment of the Spirit by Michael F. Cantwell MD, MPH
Hillhaven Press
978-0-9832704-0-9
Finalist
Access Your Inner Power: Awakening Your Health and Vitality by Brenda Schnable
CreateSpace
978-1478281658
Finalist
Trust Your Intuition: 25 Natural Medicine Confessions by Jenni Wilson
Xlibris
978-1483637556

Health: Cancer
Winner
Getting Things off My Chest: A Survivor's Guide to Staying Fearless and Fabulous in the Face of Breast Cancer by Melanie Young
Cedar Fort Inc/Plain Sight
978-1-4621-1323-1
Finalist
The Tiffany Box, a memoir by Kathleen Buckstaff
Two Dolphin Productions
978-0-9887642-0-0

Health: Death & Dying
Winner
Both Sides Now: A True Story of Love, Loss, and Bold Living by Nancy Sharp
Books & Books Press
978-0983937869
Finalist
Keep Going: From Grief to Growth by Aimee DuFresne
Balboa Press
978-1-4525-7075-7

Health: Diet & Exercise
Winner
No Excuses: The Fit Mind - Fit Body Strategy Book (3 Off the Tee, Volume 3) by Lorii Myers
Leda Publishing Corp.
978-0986790072
Finalist
Friends with the Scale: How to Turn Your Scale Into a Powerful Weight Loss Tool by Linda Spangle, RN, MA
SunQuest Media
978-0-9767057-1-0
Finalist
Justify Thin: Be Thin on Your Own Terms by Renae Da Grava
Justify Books
978-1492144854

Health: General
Winner
Thrive Energy Cookbook: 150 Functional, Plant-Based Whole Food Recipes by Brendan Brazier
De Capo Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group
978-0-7382-1740-6
Finalist
Becoming the Healer: The Miracle of Brain Injury by Deborah Schlag
Balboa Press
978-1-45255-881-3
Finalist
Four Quadrant Living: Making Healthy Living Your New Way of Life by Dina Colman
Four Quadrant Media, an imprint of Wyatt-Mackenzie
978-1-939288-22-6
Finalist
The Secret Burden: Letting Go of the Shame, Anger and Guilt of Emotional Eating by Michelle Bybel
Done For You Publishing
978-0-9892014-0-7
Finalist
Ultimate Wellness: The 3-step plan by Professor Kerryn Phelps AM
Pan Macmillan Australia
978-1742611921

Health: Psychology/Mental Health
Winner
Co-Creating Change: Effective Dynamic Therapy Techniques by Jon Frederickson
Seven Leaves Press
978-0-9883788-4-1
Finalist
M.O.R.E. A New Philosophy for Exceptional Living by Alyson Jones
Influence Publishing
978-1-77141-015-1

Health: Women's Health
Winner
Why Most Women Die: How Women Can Fight Their #1 Killer: Heart Disease by Shyla T. High, MD
Jackpot Press, Inc., A Wyatt-Mackenzie Imprint
978-1-939288-02-8
Finalist
Natural Childbirth Exercises for the Best Birth Ever by Rhondda Evans Hartman
Mile High Press
978-1-885331-47-2

History: General
Winner
Jesus the Jew No One Knows: His Life, His Legacy, And So Much More - In Words and Pictures by D.C. Smith
CreateSpace
978-1477690857

History: Military
Winner
America's Greatest Blunder: The Fateful Decision to Enter World War One by Burton Yale Pines
RSD Press
978-0-9891487-0-2
Finalist
Marine Sergeant Freddy Gonzalez, Vietnam War Hero by John W. Flores
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
978-0-7864-7421-9
Finalist
Young Soldiers Amazing Warriors: Inside One of the Most Highly Decorated Battalions of Vietnam by Robert H. Sholly, Colonel, USA (RET.)
Stonywood Publications
978-0-9796652-3-3

History: United States
Winner
1963: The Year of Hope & Hostility by Byron Williams
Byronspeaks
978-09896620-0-0
Finalist
Gypsy Violins Hungarian-Slovak Gypsies in America by Steve Psskor
Saroma TM
978-0-578099-897
Finalist
Honorable (Purpose in Repose) by Kathryn Grant
Tate Publishing
978-1629021263
Humor
Winner
A Load of Hooey by Bob Odenkirk
McSweeney's Publishing
978-1938073885
Finalist
An Animal Life: The Beginning by Howard Krum
Fluid Design Foundation
978-0988488502
Finalist
Capitol Hell by Jayne Jones & Alicia Long
Beavers Pond Press
978-1-59298-536-4
Finalist
Enter Miss Thang by Brian Edwards
Archway Publishing
978-1480801738 
Finalist
Love, Regret and Accidental Nudity by Mariana Williams
Sunset Squid Publishing
978-1496153579

Law
Winner
Talent Wants to Be Free: Why We Should Learn to Love Leaks, Raids and Free Riding by Orly Lobel
Yale University Press
978-0-300166279
Finalist
Best Practices Under the FCPA and Bribery Act: How To Create a First Class Compliance Program by Thomas R. Fox
Thomas R. Fox
978-1482632453

Multicultural Non-Fiction
Winner Lian Husi Klamar: The Traditional Music of East Timor by Ros Dunlop
Tekee Media
978-0-646-58183-5
Finalist
The House of Six Doors: An Immigrant's Memoir by Patricia Selbert
Publishing by the Seas
978-0578063188
Finalist
What Foreigners Need to Know About America From A to Z: How to Understand Crazy American Culture, People, Government, Business, Language and More by Lance Johnson
A to Z Publishing
978-1468172362

New Age: Non-Fiction
Winner
You Are a Medium: Discover Your Natural Abilities to Communicate with the Other Side by Sherrie Dillard
Llewellyn Publications
978-0-7387-3792-8
Finalist
8 Keys to Wholeness: Tolls for Hope-Filled Healing by Donna DeNomme
Inlightened Source Publishing
978-0984858958
Finalist
Mañana Starts Today: Affirmations to Jumpstart Your Heart, Mind, and Soul by Sandra Elaine Scott
Vision Your Dreams
978-0-615-92446-5
Finalist
The Calling: My Journey with the Angels by Kim O'Neill
4th Dimension Press
978-0-87604-688-3
Finalist
Tiny Thoughts for Personal Transformation: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life by Karl Schmidt
Inspired Crow Publications
978-0-9686831-3-2
Finalist
Visions Of A Sacred Truth (An Akashic Journey) by L.B. Owens
Balboa Press
978-1-4525-6182-0

Non-Fiction: Narrative
Winner
The Prayer, A Love Story: Unlock a Life of Miracles, Unconditional Love and Answered Prayers by Joaqueline von Zwehl
Johann Press
978-1-939819-00-0
Finalist
The Year After, A Memoir by Ashley Warner
CreateSpace
978-1489557827

Parenting & Family
Winner
Momma Love: How the Mother Half Lives by Ali Smith 
Thunder Baby Press
978-0-9887551-0-9
Finalist
9,000 Miles of Fatherhood: Surviving Crooked Cops, Teenage Angst and Mexican Moonshine on a Journey to the End of the Road by Kirk Millson
Cedar Fort
978-1462113811
Finalist
Behind Closed Doors: About Teens, By Teens, For Teens by Vivian Reeves
Mile High Press
978-1-885331-45-8 
Finalist
Growing Happy Kids: How to Foster Inner Confidence, Success and Happiness by Maureen Healy
HCI Books
978-0757316128
Finalist
The CoParenting Toolkit: The Essential Supplement to Mom's House, Dad's House by Isolina Ricci, Ph.D.
Custody & CoParenting Solutions
978-0-9827295-0-2
Finalist
The Missing Pages of the Parent Handbook by Christina Brockett
Stella Maris Press, LLC
978-0-9889379-1-8

Performing Arts: Film, Theatre, Dance, Music
Winner
Jazz: New York in the Roaring Twenties by Robert Nippoldt and Hans-Juergen Schaal
TASCHEN
978-3-8365-4501-3

Photography
Winner
The History, Art & Imagery of the Pfister Hotel by Thomas J. Jordan, photography by Jay W. Filter
The Marcus Corporation
978-0-615-85707-7
Finalist
Manufactura by Valerie Paumelle, photography by Sophie Brandstrom
Editions PC
978-1090148-53-6
Finalist
Once Upon Alaska: A Kid's Photo Book, photography by Mark Kelley, rhyming verse by Nick Jans
Mark Kelley
978-1880865200
Finalist
The American Wall by Maurice Sherif
978-0-292-72697-0
Finalist
The Lure of Longboat Key: Sunrise to Sunset by Mary Lou Johnson
A Thousand Words Publishing
978-0-9898767-0-4

Poetry
Winner
I've Come this Far to Say Hello by Kurt Brown
Tiger Bark Press
978-0-9860445-1-9
Finalist
Floating World by Rick Benjamin
Wolf Ridge Press
978-0-9818029-7-8
Finalist
One Life, Many Lives by Piero Rivolta
New Chapter Publisher
978-1938842092
Finalist
Tea in Heliopolis by Hedy Habra
Press 53
978-1-935708-76-6
Finalist
The Weight of Snow: New & Selected Poems by B.L. Bruce
Black Swift Press
978-0-9914503-1-2
Finalist
A Mirror In My Own Backstage by Jose Angel Figueroa
Red Sugarcane Press, Inc
978-0-9884750-0-7
Finalist
Take This Journey with Me: Poems from the Laboratory of John Turner by John Turner
Two Harbors Press
978-1-937928-32-2

Religion: Christian Inspirational
Winner
The Upper Room Disciplines 2014: A Book of Daily Devotions
Upper Room Books
978-0835811811
Finalist
"Am I Okay God?" Devotionals from the Seventh Dimension by Lorilyn Roberts
Roberts Court Reporters 
978-0-9891426-6-3
Finalist
Deep in the Wave: A Surfing Guide to the Soul by Bear Woznick
Center Street
978-0892968299
Finalist
God Speaks by Teresa Robbins
Diamond DMT Publishing
978-0-9837638-4-0
Finalist
Pilgrimage into the Last Third of Life: 7 Gateways to Spiritual Growth by Jane Marie Thibault and Richard L. Morgan
Upper Room Books
978-0835811170

Religion: Christianity
Winner
NIV Quickview Bible
Zondervan
978-0310422301
Finalist
Day of the Elephants by Ron Swager & Ed Chinn
Reel Marketing Systems, LLC
978-0-615-82777-3
Finalist
Organizing You: Finding Your Spiritual Clutter and Using Organization to Clear it Out by Shannon Upton
Crosslink Publishing
978-1-936746-74-3
Finalist
The Gospel of John, Photographed, photography by David Kevin Weaver
Four Line Media
978-0-615-48198-2

Religion: Eastern
Winner
One Bird, One Stone: 108 Contemporary Zen Stories by Sean Murphy
Hampton Roads
978-1-57174-697-9
Finalist
Zen Unleashed: Everyday Buddhist Wisdom from Man's Best Friend by Tim Macejak
Beavers Pond Press
978-1-59298-990-4

Religion: General
Winner
The Gospel of John, Photographed, photography by David Kevin Weaver
Four Line Media
978-0-615-48198-2

Self-Help: General
Winner
Art of the Apology: How, When and Why to Give and Accept Apologies by Lauren M. Bloom, J.D.
Fine & Kahn
978-1-937075-00-2
Finalist
Life in Half a Second: How to achieve success before it's too late by Matthew Michalewicz
Hybrid Publishers
978-1925000207
Finalist
Planning with CCTV by Ali Mirsadeghi
Barsa Publications
978-600-94211-2-1
Finalist
The Breakthrough: Breaking the Spells of Painful Emotions and Finding the Calm in the Present Moment by Fredic C. Hartman, Ph.D.
iUniverse
978-0-595-44208-9
Finalist
The Game of No Limits: How to Create the Life You Want in 4 Fast and Free Steps by Michelle G. Ketterman
Ketterman Productions, LLC
978-1484123829

Self-Help: Motivational
Winner
Adventure Inward: A Risk Taker's Book of Quotes by Jonathan J. Wunrow 
Life Is Twisted Press
978-0-9851881-4-6
Finalist
Alter Your Reality: Re-establishing the Divine Connection by Sharmila Rao
Patridge Publishers
978-1-4828-1108-7
Finalist
Getting Your Life to a 10 Plus by Kim Somers Egelsee 
Get Branded Press
978-0-9770018-4-2
Finalist
Life in Half a Second: How to achieve success before it's too late by Matthew Michalewicz
Hybrid Publishers
978-1925000207
Finalist
Messages from the Edge: Paigeisms for Transformational Healing by Paige Valdiserri
Old Stone Press
978-1-938462-07-8
Finalist
Turn Your Dreams and Wants Into Achievable SMART Goals! by Anna Stevens
978-0615773674

Self-Help: Relationships
Winner
Partners in Passion: A Guide to Great Sex, Emotional Intimacy and Long-Term Love by Mark A Michaels & Patricia Johnson
Cleis Press
978-1-62778-028-5
Finalist
Clueless Emperors: How to Overcome Problem People and Not be One Yourself by Victoria Humphrey
Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing, Buzz Imprint
978-1-939288-16-5
Finalist
How to Marry the Right Guy by Dr. Charles D. Schmitz and Dr. Elizabeth A. Schmitz
Briarcliff Publishing
978-0-9800554-5-0

Social Change
Winner
Food Choice and Sustainability: Why Buying Local, Eating Less Meat, and Taking Baby Steps Won't Work by Dr. Richard Oppenlander
Langdon Street Press
978-1-62652-435-4
Finalist
CODE HALOS: How the Digital Lives of People, Things, and Organizations are Changing the Rules of Business by Malcolm Frank, Paul Roehrig, and Ben Pring
Wiley 
978-1-118-86207-0
Finalist
Too Cruel, Not Unusual Enough: An Anthology Published by The Other Death Penalty Project edited by Kenneth E. Hartman
The Steering Committee Press
978-0615685274
Finalist
Zero Chance of Passage: The Pioneering Charter School Story by Ember Reichgott Junge
Beaver's Pond Press
978-1-59298-476-3

Spirituality: General
Winner
Demystifying Patanjali: The Yoga Sutras (Aphorisms): The Wisdom of Paramhansa Yogananda by Swami Kriyananda
Crystal Clarity Publishers
978-1-56589-273-6
Finalist
Embracing Solitude: Women and the New Monasticism by Bernadette Flanagan
Wipf and Stock
978-1606083376
Finalist
Faith Beyond Belief: Stories of Good People Who Left Their Church Behind by Margaret Placentra Johnston
Quest Books
978-0-8356-0905-0
Finalist
Journey into Consciousness: One Woman's Story of Spiritual Awakening with Tools to Assist You on Your Own Journey by Shelly Wilson
Bluebird House Publications
978-0615932217
Finalist
Spirituality and Sustainable Development by Rohana Ulluwishewa
Palgrave Macmillam
978-1-137-38275-7
Finalist
Thai Magic Tattoos: The art and influence of Sak Yant by Isabel Azevedo Drouyer, photography by René Drouyer
River Books
978-616-7339-21-4

Spirituality: Inspirational
Winner
Life In Transition: An Intuitive Path to New Beginnings by Servet Hasan
Llewellyn Publications
978-0-7387-3833-8
Finalist
Embracing Your Life: A Guide for Living with Gratitude and Appreciation by Jenny Vainisi
Vainisi Design Studios
978-0-615-56526-2
Finalist
Goodnight, Brian by Steven Manchester
The Story Plant
978-1611880618
Finalist
The Rainbow Bridge: Bridge to Inner Peace to World Peace by Brent N. Hunter
Spirit Rising Productions
978-0991206445
Finalist
The Temple: Meditations on the Spiritual Life by Nicole Grace
Mani Press
978-0974785288
Finalist
Unbound Intelligence: Discover the God Within by Rajeev Kurapati
Pranova
978-0991171200

Sports
Winner
Plotting the Course: Life Lessons from the Sport of Sailing by Rick Arneson
Makai Press
978-0-9893790-0-7
Finalist
Olé! Capturing the Passion of Bullfighters and Aficionados in the 21st Century edited by Hal Marcovitz
4 Square
978-1-61766-242-3

Transportation: Automobile/Motorcycle/Mechanical
Winner
Donny's Unauthorized Technical Guide to Harley-Davidson, 1936 to Present, Volume V: Part II or II: The Shovelhead: 1966 to 1985 by Donny Petersen
iUniverse
978-1-4759-7360-0

Travel: Guides & Essays
Winner
Photographing Acadia National Park: The Essential Guide to When, Where, and How by Colleen J. Miniuk-Sperry
Analemma Press
978-0-9833804-7-4
Finalist
A Guide to Southern Arizona's Historic Farms and Ranches: Rustic Southwest Retreats by Lili DeBarbieri
The History Press
978-1-60949-460-5
Finalist
A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing by Barbara Unkovic
Austin Macauley Publishers, Ltd.
978-1849638906
Finalist
Via Corsa Car Lover's Guide to Northern California by Ron Adams
Via Corsa, Ltd.
978-0-9825710-2-6

True Crime: Non-Fiction
Winner
Dangerous Odds by Marisa Mankester
Cappuccino Books Publishing
978-0-906196-00-8
Finalist
Black Caesar: The Rise and Disappearance of Frank Matthews, Kingpin by Ron Chepesiuk
Strategic Media Books
978-0-9852440-1-9

Women's Issues
Winner
100+ Native American Women Who Changed the World by KB Schaller
The Peppertree Press
978-1-61493-216-1
Finalist
He Did You a Favor: A Smart Girl's Guide to Breaking Up, Waking Up, and Discovering the Gift of You by Debra Rogers
978-0-9910635-0-5
Finalist
Ready or Not…Out I Come! By Raechel Bull
Pure Colours Digital Imaging
978-0646911380
Finalist
Sexy, Fit & Fab at Any Age! by Susie Augustin
Get Branded Press
978-0-9770018-1-1
Finalist
Weight Management with the Business of Slimness Frances Cowie
D2S Media
978-0-473-23884-1

Young Adult: Non-Fiction
Winner
You Are Here: The WriteGirl Journey edited by Keren Taylor
WriteGirl Publications
978-0-9837091-2-4
Finalist
A Gourmand in Training by Eric Arrouzé
Carpe Diem Consulting Inc.
978-0992143107
Finalist
Chess Tactics: Weapons for the Chess Warrior by Jeremy Freeman
Alpha One Books
978-0-9894577-0-5
Finalist
Congraduations! by Rebecca Trowbridge
978-0-9873982-2-2
Finalist
The Little Purple Probability Book: Mastering the Thinking Skills That Unlock the Secrets of Basic Probability by Brandon Royal
Maven Publishing
978-1-897393-65-9