Benjamin Franklin Award Winners and Finalists 2006

Arts (Art/Music/Photography)
A Celebration of Automotive Art, Automotive Heritage Publishing & Communications
Form of Beauty, Mandala Publishing
The Sculpture Reference, Sculpture Books Publishing

Autobiography/Biography/Memoirs
A Thousand Days, Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Ol' Man River, Afton Historical Society Press.
Trudi's Garden, Goblin Fern Press

Audiobook - Adult Fiction
Q&A, The Audio Partners
The Giant Book of Poetry, Level 4 Press
What the Heart Knows (Milford-Haven - Book 1), Haven Books

Audiobook - Adult Nonfiction
Voices: A Tribute to the American Veteran, The Rharl Publishing Group
Captivating, Oasis Audio
Purpose and Power in Retirement, Templeton Foundation Press

Audiobook - Children's
WWRT - What Went Right Today?, Buz-Land Presentations
Haunted Waters - Red Rock #1, Oasis Audio
King of Shadows, NYS Theatre Institute / Family Classic Audio Books

Business
Bag the Elephant, Bard Press
It's All About the Client: Consulting for Results, Advanced Learning Press
Outsourcing America, AMACOM

Career
The Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book, Third Edition, JIST Publishing, Inc.
First-Job Survival Guide, JIST Publishing, Inc.
Work Less, Live More: The New Way to Retire Early, Nolo

Children's Picture Book
Grandpa's Fishin' Friend, My Grandma and Me Publishers
Grandma's Treasure Chest, My Grandma and Me Publishers
Little Yellow Pear Tomatoes, Illumination Arts

Children's Book & Audiobook
Poetry Speaks to Children, Sourcebooks, Inc.
And Next Came A Roar, Shnoozles
Teach Me… French Spiritual Songs, Teach Me Tapes, Inc.

Coffee Table/Large Format
Sacred Earth, Planet of Light - A Visionary Photo-Essay Exploring the Unity of Nature, Life and Spirit, Silver Bear Press
The Lewis & Clark Trail American Landscapes, Quiet Light Publishing
On Safari: The Source for Safaris in East and Southern Africa, Focus on Africa Publications

Cookbooks
Biró: European-Inspired Cuisine, Gibbs Smith, Publisher
Carlos' Contemporary French Cuisine, Gibbs Smith, Publisher
Island Thyme, Tastes and Traditions of Bermuda, Bermuda Junior Service League

Crafts/Hobby/How-to
Getting Started, Making Wire Jewelry and More, Interweave Press, LLC
Outdoor Living: The Ultimate Project Guide, Landauer Corporation
Sensational Knitted Socks, Martingale & Company

Education/Teaching/Academic
Young Person's Character Education Handbook, JIST Publishing, Inc.
101 Life Skills Games for Children: Learning, Growing, Getting Along (Ages 6-12) Hunter House Inc., Publishers
French-English Picture Dictionary, School Specialty Publishing

Gift Books/Small Format
Alaska's Tracy Arm and Sawyer Glaciers, Mark Kelley Photography
The Little Book of Big Lap Dogs, Willow Creek Press
The Little Book of Lap Dogs,Willow Creek Press

Graphic Novels
Nancy Drew #1: The Demon of River Heights, Papercutz
North Country, NBM Publishing
Tales of Supernatural Law, Exhibit A Press

Popular Fiction
Hawk, Stone And Scott, Publishers
The Days of Awe, Sourcebooks, Inc.
Hollywood and Sunset, Shambling Gate Press

Mystery/Suspense
In A Teapot, Crum Creek Press
The Old Buzzard Had It Coming, Poisoned Pen Press
Ruddy Gore, Poisoned Pen Press

Poetry/Literary Criticism
Voices & Poetry of Ireland, Sourcebooks, Inc.
Beasts in Snow, High Plains Press
Only the Sea Keeps: Poetry of the Tsunami, Bayeux Arts, Inc.

Gay/Lesbian
Harvard's Secret Court, St. Martins Press
Elements of Recovery, Behler Publications
Together Forever, Sourcebooks, Inc.

Gardening/Agriculture
Grow It! Eat It!, Nodin Press Press
Landscaping with Stone, Creative Homeowner
New Complete Home Landscaping, Creative Homeowner

Health (Wellness/Nutrition)
Scared Poopless: The Straight Scoop on Dog Care, Dogs4Dogs (Dogs4Dogs.com)
Awesome Foods for Active Kids: The ABC's of Eating for Energy and Health, Hunter House Inc.
Let's Eat Out! Your Passport to Living Gluten and Allergy Free, R&R Publishing, LLC

History/Political
Earthquake Days: The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake & Fire in 3-D, Faultline Books
Banking in the Great Northern Territory, Afton Historical Society Press
The Second Georgia Infantry Regiment, Indigo Custom Publishing/Henchard Press

Humor (Comedy/Satire)
At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much, Storey Publishing
Breakaway Laughter: How to Lighten Up Despite It All, VanderWyk & Burnham
Would Somebody Please Send Me To My Room!, Glenbridge Publishing Ltd.

Juvenile-Young Adult Fiction
Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo, Shadow Mountain / Deseret Book Company
Fred the Mouse, Book One: The Adventures Begin, Personal Power Press, Inc.
The World According to Kaley, Darby Creek Publishing

Juvenile-Young Adult Nonfiction
Wild Dogs: Past and Present, Darby Creek Publishing
Secrets of a Civil War Submarine: Solving the Mysteries of the H.L. Hunley, Carolrhoda Books, A division of Lerner Publishing Group
The Sword & The Pen: A Life of Lew Wallace, Indiana Historical Society Press

Multicultural
Am I A Color Too?, Illumination Arts
Salsa Talks, Digital Domain
Tito, the Firefighter / Tito, el bombero, Raven Tree Press, LLC

Nature/Environment
On Safari: The Source for Safaris in East and Southern Africa, Focus on Africa Publications
The Lewis & Clark Trail American Landscapes, Quiet Light Publishing
Wild At Heart, Town of Snowmass Village

New Age (Metaphysics/Spirituality)
Sacred Earth, Planet of Light - A Visionary Photo-Essay Exploring the Unity of Nature, Life and Spirit, Silver Bear Press
The Heart and Science of Yoga: A Blueprint for Peace, Happiness and Freedom from Fear, AMI Publishers
Send Me Tulips, Prisma Press

Parenting (Family Issues/Child Care)
Heading Home With Your Newborn - From Birth to Reality, American Academy of Pediatrics
Raising Puppies & Kids Together, T.F.H. Publications, Inc.
Waking Up Dry: A Guide to Help Children Overcome Bedwetting, American Academy of Pediatrics

Professional/Technical
Thieme Atlas of Anatomy - General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System, Thieme Medical Publishers
The Adobe Illustrator CS2 WOW! Book, Peachpit Press
Cartographies of Disease: Maps, Mapping, and Medicine, ESRI Press

Psychology/Self-Help
The Golden Key to Strategy, Clearbridge Publishing
The Heart and Science of Yoga: A Blueprint for Peace, Happiness and Freedom from Fear AMI Publishers
Peaceful Living, Puddle Dancer Press

Recreation/Sports
John Bailey's Complete Guide to Fly Fishing, Creative Homeowner
Alaska Fishing: The Ultimate Angler's Guide, Deluxe 3rd Edition, Publishers Design Group
Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art, Gibbs Smith, Publisher

Reference/Directories
The Lincoln Library of Greek & Roman Mythology, The Lincoln Library Press, an imprint of Eastword Publications Development Inc.
Congressional Deskbook 2005-2007, TheCapitol.Net
Encyclopedia of Exotic Tropical Fishes for Freshwater Aquariums, T.F.H. Publications, Inc.

Regional
California Missions and Presidios, MBI Publishing, Inc.
A Ranching Legacy, Double Shoe Publishing Company
Shipwrecks of Lake Superior,Lake Superior Port Cities, Inc.

Religion
Heavenly City, Liturgy Training Publications
The Circle of Life - The Heart's Journey Through the Seasons, Sorin Books
The Healing Touch of Mary, Divine Impressions

Science/Environment
Leonardo's Notebooks, Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Celestial Sampler, Sky Publishing Corp.
The War of the Soups and the Sparks, Columbia University Press

Travel Guides - 1-2 color interior
Walking LA, Wilderness Press
Barrier-Free Travel: A Nuts And Bolts Guide For Wheelers And Slow Walkers, 2nd Edition, Demos Medical Publishing
PassPorter's Walt Disney World for Your Special Needs, PassPorter Travel Press

Travel-Guides-3 or more color
On Safari: The Source for Safaris in East and Southern Africa, Focus on Africa Publications
Backroads of Oregon, MBI Publishing, Inc.
Guide to the Natchez Trace Parkway, Menasha Ridge Press

Travel-Essay
The Gentleman from Finland, Rivendell Publishing NW
Alaska's Tracy Arm and Sawyer Glaciers, Mark Kelley Photography
Cayman, Second Edition, Eaglemont Press

Cover Design-1-2 Color
Miryam of Nazareth, Ave Maria Press
Ivy Cole and the Moon, NeDeo Press
The Marisol Skiff, WoodenBoat Publications

Cover Design-3 or More Color (Adult)
How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization, Regnery Publishing
The Disabled Woman's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, Demos Medical Publishing
Shadow Boxers: Sweat, Sacrifice & the Will to Survive in American Boxing Gyms, Stone Creek Publications

Cover Design-3 or More Color (Children's/Young Adult)
Wild Dogs: Past and Present, Darby Creek Publishing
Alec's Primer, Vermont Folklife Center
Tales of the Truly Grotesque - Book 1 - The Stench of Sulphur Swamp, Creepy Little Productions

Interior Design-1-2 Color
Franca's Story: Survival in World War II Italy, Wimer Publishing Company
Star of Wonder, F.T. Richards Publishing
Wild Open Spaces: Why We Love Westerns, Maverick Spirit Press

Interior Design - 3 or More Color (Adult)
Thieme Atlas of Anatomy - General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System, Thieme Medical Publishers
Life in Stone, Grand Canyon Association
Shadow Boxers: Sweat, Sacrifice & the Will to Survive in American Boxing Gyms, Stone Creek Publications

Interior Design - 3 or More Color (Children's/Young Adult)
Something Special, Illumination Arts
Jane on a Crane, Green Troubadour Press
A Journey of Hope: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Unconditional Love, Camp Heartland Project, Inc.

Best Designed and Effective WWW Homepage
www.everestconfessions.com, Martino Flynn, LLC (Haystock Press)
www.radicalcareering.com, Hogshead Media
www.stuartjmurphy.com, MathStart series by Stuart J. Murphy, published by HarperCollins Children's Book

Most Improved Redesign
Where In The World Is Henry?, Star Bright Books

Mastering Marriage, Mastering LifeSkills Inc.
Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage, Thomson Delmar Learning

The Bill Fisher Award for Best First Book (Fiction)
(initial title from a new publisher)
The Hebrew Kid and the Apache Maiden, Seraphic Press
The Giant Book of Poetry, Level 4 Press
Rashi's Daughters: Book One - Joheved, Banot Press

The Bill Fisher Award for Best First Book (Non-Fiction)
(initial title from a new publisher)
A Collection of Fine Baking, Dream Character, Inc
A Journey of Hope: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Unconditional Love, Camp Heartland Project, Inc.
Let's Eat Out! Your Passport to Living Gluten and Allergy Free, R&R Publishing, LLC

The Bill Fisher Award for Best First Book (Children's)
Sadie Can Count, Sensational Books
Arctic Airlift, Blue Fox Press
Keisha's Doors - An Autism Story Book One, Speech Kids Texas Press, Inc.

Best New Voice Fiction (first book by a new author)
Rashi's Daughters: Book One - Joheved, Banot Press
The Champion Maker, Unlimited Publishing, LLC
The Time Keeper, Copper Press Publishing

Best New Voice Nonfiction (first book by a new author)
Sacred Earth, Planet of Light - A Visionary Photo-Essay Exploring the Unity of Nature, Life and Spirit, Silver Bear Press
Earthquake Days: The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake & Fire in 3-D, Faultline Books
John J. Rhodes: Man of the House, Primer Publishers

Best New Voice (Children's/Young Adult)
Truman's Loose Tooth, Spirited Publishing, LLC
No One Can Ever Steal Your Rainbow, Purple Lady Productions
The Tree Farmer, VSP Publishing

Book of the Year for Excellence and Innovation in Marketing
Live Your Road Trip Dream, RLI Press