The 2010 International Book Awards Results

GRAND PRIZES

Children’s Book “Legacy” Award ~ $1000.00

“Tino Turtle Travels” Book Series by Carolyn L. Ahern, illustrated by Neallia Burt-Sullivan
Tino Turtle Travels, LLC

Tino Turtle Travels Book/CD/Beanie Gift Set - Kenya
978-0-9793158-8-6

Tino Turtle Travels to Kenya - The Great Safari
978-0-979-3158-3-1

Tino Turtle Travels to Mexico City, Mexico
978-0-9793158-2-4

Tino Turtle Travels to London, England
978-0-9816297-0-4

Tino Turtle Travels to Paris, France
978-0-9816297-1-1

Business Book “Integrity” Award ~ $1000.00

The Art of the Apology: How to Apologize Effectively to Practically Anyone by Lauren M. Bloom, J.D., LL.M.
Green Angel Media
978-0-9800848-7-0

Spirituality “Sacred Light” Award ~ $1000.00

Forgiving Troy: A True Story of Murder, Mental Illness and Recovery by Thom Bierdz 
Thom Bierdz Inc. 
978-1-615394852

The “IBA Best Fiction Book of 2010” Award ~ $1000.00

Digger, Dogface, Brownjob, Grunt by Gary Prisk
Cougar Creek Press
978-0-615-25343-5

The “IBA Best Health Book of 2010” Award ~ $1000.00

The Art of Death Midwifery: An Introduction and Beginner's Guide by Joellyn St. Pierre, D.Div.
Booksurge
978-1439229064

The "IBA Best Non-Fiction Book of 2010" Award ~ $1000.00

The California Missions: History, Art, and Preservation by Edna E. Kimbro and Juila G. Costello with Tevvy Ball
Getty Publications
978-0-89236-983-6

 

FULL CATEGORY RESULTS

Anthologies: Non-Fiction 

Winner 
Silhouette: Bold Lines and Voices from WriteGirl, edited by Karen Taylor 
WriteGirl Publications 
978-0-9741251-8-3

Finalist 
Gravity Pulls You In: Perspectives on Parenting Children on the Autism Spectrum, edited by Kyra Anderson & Vicki Forman 
Woodbine House 
978-1-60613-002-5

Finalist
Confessions of a Caffeine Addict: 40 True Anonymous Short Stories, edited by Marina Kushner
SCR, Inc.
978-097475826-8

Finalist
Soul Whispers: Collective Wisdom from Soul Coaches around the World, edited by Sophia Fairchild
Soul Wings® Press
978-0-615-29042-3

Art: General 

Winner 
Clyde Singer's America by M.J. Albacete 
The Kent State University Press 
978-0-87338-921-1

Autobiography/Memoir 

Winner 
Forgiving Troy: A True Story of Murder, Mental Illness and Recovery by Thom Bierdz 
Thom Bierdz Inc. 
978-1-615394852

Finalist 
Paper Words: Discovering and Living With My Autism by Judy Endow, MSW 
Autism Asperger Publishing Company 
978-1-934575-49-9

Finalist 
In Our House: Perception vs. Reality by Marala Scott and Tré Parker
Seraph Books, LLC
978-0-9820268-0-9

Finalist
Above the Thunder: Reminiscences of a Field Artillery Pilot in World War II by Raymond C. Kerns 
The Kent State University Press 
978-0-87338-980-8

Finalist
Whores: Why and How I Came to Fight the Establishment by Larry Klayman 
New Chapter Publisher 
978-0-9792012-2-96

Finalist
Siren's Feast, An Edible Odyssey by Nancy Mehagian
Cielo Press
978-0-9799305-0-8

Finalist
The Bush Orphanage: Recollections of a British child migrant and the truth about Australia's human trafficking past by John Hawkins
Jo Jo Publishing
978-0-9806193-1-7

Best Cover Design 

Winner 
How to Improve Relationships with Others by L. Ron Hubbard
Bridge Publications, Inc.
978-1-4031-8707-9

Finalist 
Hook & Jill by Andrea Jones
Reginetta Press
978-0-9823714-9-7

Finalist
Trogons: A Natural History of the Trogonidae by Joseph M. Forshaw, illustrated by Albert Earl Gilbert
Lynx Edicions and Princeton University Press
978-84-96553-51-4 / 978-0-691-14158-9

Finalist
Western Congress by L. Ron Hubbard
Bridge Publications, Inc.
978-1-4031-8722-2

Finalist
Scientology It's General Background by L. Ron Hubbard
Bridge Publications, Inc.
978-1-4031-1107-4

Finalist
Hubbard Dianetics Auditor Course by L. Ron Hubbard
Bridge Publications, Inc.
978-1-4031-7249-5

Finalist
Having a Happy Baby by L. Ron Hubbard
Bridge Publications, Inc.
978-1-4031-8711-6

Best Interior Design

Winner
Trogons: A Natural History of the Trogonidae by Joseph M. Forshaw, illustrated by Albert Earl Gilbert
Lynx Edicions and Princeton University Press
978-84-96553-51-4 / 978-0-691-14158-9

Finalist
Ophelia's Oracle: Discovering the Healthy, Happy, Self-Aware and Confident Girl in the Mirror by Donna DeNomme and Tina Proctor
Inlightened Source Publishing
978-1-61539-958-1

Finalist
The Complete Walt Disney World 2010 by Julie and Mike Neal
Coconut Press
978-0970959676

Finalist
Where is the Fear of God? Finding the Treasure of the Lord by Charles von Hammerstein
More Abundant Life
978-0-9760302-1-8

Finalist
Wyndano's Cloak by A.R. Silverberry
Tree Tunnel Press
978-0-9841037-6-8

Finalist
St Hill Organization Lectures, Formulas for Living by L. Ron Hubbard
Bridge Publications, Inc.
978-1-4031-5777-5

Best New Fiction 

Winner
Hook & Jill by Andrea Jones
Reginetta Press
978-0-9823714-9-7

Finalist
Digger, Dogface, Brownjob, Grunt by Gary Prisk
Cougar Creek Press
978-0-615-25343-5

Finalist 
This Way Madness Comes by Robert Alan
Cycad Press
978-0-9817962-4-6

Finalist
ReBecoming: The Way of Opportunity by J.R. Maxon
Dassana Press, LLC
978-0-9815201-5-5

Finalist
Savannah Law by William Eleazer
Elex Publishers, Inc.
978-0-9824747-6-1

Finalist
It Never Stays in Vegas by Lindy Hughes
Shongololo Books
978-0981350806

Finalist
Burning Silk by Destiny Kinal
Sitio Tiempo Press
978-0-9844584-0-0

Best New Non-Fiction

Winner 
Punished for Purpose by Lauri L. Burns
Wingspan Press
978-1-595943736

Finalist
Preserved to Serve by Claire Power Murphy
Authorhouse
978-1-4343-7803-3

Finalist
The Guide to Dating for Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome by Jeannie Uhlenkamp
Autism Asperger Publishing Company
978-1-934575-53-6

Finalist
Body Intelligence: How to "Think" Outside Your Brain and Connect to Your Multi-Dimensional Self by John Mayfield, D.C.
Nubalance Publishing Company
978-1-59712-314-3

Finalist
Rules Get Broken by John Herbert
Oakley Publishing Company, Inc.
978-0-9818400-4-8

Finalist
The Woman's Field Guide to Exceptional Living by Corrie Wood
Morgan James Publishing
978-1-60037-395-4

Finalist
Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself: The Top 10 Survival Tips for Loving Someone with an Addiction by Candace Plattor, M.A.
Being At Choice Consultants
978-0-9813850-0-6

Biography: General

Winner 
Osmo Vänskä: Orchestra Builder, text by Michael Anthony, photography by Greg Helgeson and Ann Marsden
Kirk House Publishers
978-1-933794-20-4

Finalist
Bars of Steel: Life before Love in a Hong Kong Go-Go Bar - The True Story of Maria de la Torre by Brandon Royal & Paul Strahan
Maven Publishing
978-1-897393-00-0

Biography: Historical 

Winner
Letters from Tommy J. - A Marine's Story, 1966-1967 by Connie C. Hughes and Terri C. Walker 
Walker Press
978-0-9720522-9-0

Business: Careers 

Winner
Secrets to Getting into Business School: 100 Proven Admissions Strategies to Get You Accepted at the MBA Program of Your Dreams by Brandon Royal
Maven Publishing
978-1-897393-80-2

Finalist
Bad Bosses, Crazy Coworkers & Other Office Idiots by Vicky Oliver
Sourcebooks
978-1-4022-1253-6

Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Winner
E-Cruiting: Using social networking to build your recruiting muscle, not bust your recruiting budget by Sharon DeLay, MBA, SPHR and Karin Combs
Aardvark Global Publishing
978-1-4276-4595-1

Business: General

Winner 
The Art of the Apology: How to Apologize Effectively to Practically Anyone by Lauren M. Bloom, J.D., LL.M.
Green Angel Media
978-0-9800848-7-0

Finalist
Seizing the White Space: Business Model Innovation for Growth and Renewal by Mark W. Johnson
Harvard Business Press
978-1422124819

Business: Management & Leadership

Winner 
Seizing the White Space: Business Model Innovation for Growth and Renewal by Mark W. Johnson
Harvard Business Press
978-1422124819

Finalist
The K Concept by Leif Klingborg
Mauritz Publishing 
978-098410217-4

Finalist
Stick Out Your Balance Sheet and Cough: Best Practices for Long-Term Business Health by Gary W. Patterson
FiscalClinic Communications 
978-0982241509

Business: Motivational

Winner 
Simple Wisdom For the Not So Simple Business World: Using Spiritual Principles to Bring Balance into the Workplace - One Day at a Time by Lynda Barbaccia
Simple Wisdom Works Publishing
978-0-9823100-1-4

Finalist
The Wisdom of Leadership: Timeless Principle for Greater Purpose, Prosperity and Peace of Mind by Per Winblad
Lighthouse Hill Press
978-0-9824732-5-2

Business: Personal Finance

Winner
The AARP Retirement Survival Guide: How to Make Smart Financial Decisions in Good Times and Bad by Julie Jason
Sterling Publishing
978-1-4027-4341-2

Business: Real Estate

Winner 
Choosing Project Success: A Guide for Building Professionals by JF McCarthy
Pareto
978-0-9799969-0-0

Business: Reference

Winner 
Bad Bosses, Crazy Coworkers & Other Office Idiots by Vicky Oliver
Sourcebooks 
978-1-4022-1253-6

Business: Sales

Winner 
Successful Speaking Secrets Quick Reference by Chris Davidson
Active Presence Limited 
978-0-9556041-2-6

Business: Writing/Publishing

Winner
Putting Your Best Book Forward: A Book Shepherd's Secrets to Producing Award Winning Books That Sell by Ellen Reid
Little Moose Press
978-0-9841441-3-6

Finalist
101 Author Tips: Creating A Successful Book Campaign by P.J. Campbell
LifeTips
978-1602750463

Finalist
The Little Gold Grammar Book: Mastering the Rules That Unlock the Power of Writing by Brandon Royal
Maven Publishing
978-1-897393-30-7

Children's Activity Book

Winner
The More We Get Together: Nurturing Relationships Through Music, Play, Books and Art by Gari Stein
little folksters press
978-0-935356-00-4

Children's Book Series

Winner 
Tino Turtle Travels Book Series - London, Paris, Mexico City, Kenya by Carolyn L. Ahern, illustrated by Neallia Burt-Sullivan
Tino Turtle Travels, LLC

Children's Educational

Winner
Tino Turtle Travels to Mexico City, Mexico by Carolyn L. Ahern, illustrated by Neallia Burt-Sullivan
Tino Turtle Travels, LLC
978-0-9793158-2-4

Finalist
Arnie and His School Tools: Simple Sensory Solutions That Build Success, written and illustrated by Jennifer Veenendall
Autism Asperger Publishing Company
978-1-934575-15-4

Finalist
Why Does Izzy Cover Her Ears? Dealing With Sensory Overload, written and illustrated by Jennifer Veenendall
Autism Asperger Publishing Company
978-1-934575-46-8

Finalist
Autism ABC by Dr. Sherry L. Meinberg, pictures by Rachael Mahaffey
CreateSpace
978-1439202050

Children's Fiction

Winner
A Place for Delta by Melissa Walker
Whale Tale Press
978-0-9824784-0-0

Finalist
The Last Fairy by Augustine Campana
iUniverse
978-0-595-50892-1

Finalist
One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve with Science by Eric Yoder and Natalie Yoder
Science, Naturally
978-0-9678020-1-5

Finalist
The Magic Gown by J.L. Kimmel
Spring Tree Press
978-0-9785007-0-2

Finalist
CURIO a Shetland Sheepdog Meets the Cat by Jeanette A. Griver and Phyllis L. Milway
Compsych Systems, Inc.
978-0-929948-07-2

Finalist
Angel or Not? Angel for Sure by Lori Diez
Angel's Books
978-0-9844166-0-8

Finalist
The Secret of the Sacred Scarab by Fiona Ingram
iUniverse
978-0-5954571-6-8

Children's Mind/Body/Spirit

Winner
Grandpa, Do It! I Do It, Too! by Grandma Sue
CreateSpace
978-1439233986

Children's Non-Fiction

Winner
More Than Little Professors – Children with Asperger Syndrome: In Their Own Words, edited by Lisa Barrett Mann, M.S.Ed.
Autism Asperger Publishing Company
978-1-934575-25-3

Children's Novelty & Gift Book

Winner 
Tino Turtle Travels Book/CD/Beanie Gift Set - Kenya by Carolyn L. Ahern, illustrated by Neallia Burt-Sullivan
Tino Turtle Travels, LLC
978-0-9793158-8-6

Finalist
Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy, Paperback/DVD Set by Tina Turbin
Imagination Publishing Group
978-0-9800-721-4-3

Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction

Winner
Griffin: The Littlest Gargoyle by R.C. Frederick, illustrations by R.H. Obrero
randomUniverse
978-0-615-28677-8

Finalist
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! by Alva Sachs, illustrated by Patricia Krebs
Three Wishes Publishing Company
978-09796380-1-5

Finalist
The Tale of the Troll's Horse by Annie Jacobsen, illustrated by Susan Jo Hanson
Pickled Herring Press
978-0977827633

Finalist
Ivar, The Short But Brave Viking by Annie Jacobsen, illustration by Susan Jo Hanson
Pickled Herring Press
978-0977827619

Finalist
Tibetan Tales from the Top of the World by Naomi C. Rose 
Clear Light Publishing
978-1-57416-089-5

Finalist
The Wooden Bowl - El bol de madera by Ramona Moreno Winner, illustrated by Nicole Garay
Brainstorm 3000
978-0965117432

Finalist
Tino Turtle Travels to London, England by Carolyn L. Ahern, illustrated by Neallia Burt-Sullivan
Tino Turtle Travels, LLC
978-0-9816297-0-4

Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction (w/ Audio CD)

Winner 
Jazz Fly 2: The Jungle Pachanga, written and performed by Matthew Gollub, illustrated by Karen Hanke
Tortuga Press
978-1-889910-44-4

Finalist
The Ugly Caterpiller by Carl Sommer, illustrated by Greg Budwine
Advance Publishing, Inc.
978-1-57537-715-5

Finalist
Tino Turtle Travels to Paris, France by Carolyn L. Ahern, illustrated by Neallia Burt-Sullivan
Tino Turtle Travels, LLC
978-0-9816297-1-1

Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction

Winner 
What Can We Do Next? The Adventures of Lexie & Lolly by Toula Magi
Little Sunshine Books
978-0-9843131-0-5

Finalist
The Adventures Of Shamus The Leprechaun: Shamus Goes to School by Paul E. Harvey, Jr., illustrated by Kathy Grover
Strategic Book Publishing
978-1-60693-924-6

Finalist
Digger Rabbit and the First Easter by Evelyn Speed
Authorhouse
978-1-4389-6105-7

Finalist
The Many Colors of Friendship by Rita Kaye Vetsch
Eloquent Books, NY
978-1-60693-756-3

Finalist
Melinda: A Mostly Magnificent Moose, story & illustrations by Daniel Burch Fiddler
Authorhouse
978-1-4343-8265-8

Finalist
Rusty's Lemonade Stand by Ken Ninomiya
EKN Links
978-0615343853

Finalist
Sewing a Friendship by Natalie Tinti 
TintiNatie
978-0-9842625-1-9

Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction (w/ Audio CD)

Winner 
Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy, Paperback/CD Set by Tina Turbin
Imagination Publishing Group
978-0-9800-721-6-7

Children's Picture Book: Softcover Non-Fiction

Winner 
A Child's View of a Prairie by Susan C. McDermott 
Authorhouse
978-1-4343-6191-2

Children's Religious

Winner 
Ned and the World's Religions as seen through the eyes of children by Ron Madison
Ned's Head Productions
978-1-887-20626-6

Finalist
Angel or Not? Angel for Sure by Lori Diez
Angel's Books
978-0-9844166-0-8

Finalist
Buzzy The Beautiful Butterfly by Carol Suchland
Maverick Design House
978-0-9823898-0-5

College Guides 

Winner
Unlock Your Educational Potential: What Every Student Needs to Know to Succeed! by Dr. Brian R. Haig and Jeffrey D. Haig
THF Publishing
978-0-9815659-2-7

Finalist
Recess Is Over! No Nonsense Strategies and Tips for Student Teachers and New Teachers by Dr. Sherry L. Meinberg
CreateSpace
978-1-4392-5834-7

Finalist
Chili Hot GMAT: 200 All-Star Problems to Get You a High Score on Your GMAT Exam by Brandon Royal
Maven Publishing
978-1-897393-70-3

Cookbooks: Baking/Bread

Winner 
400 Sensational Cookies by Linda J. Amendt
Robert Rose Inc.
978-0-7788-0229-7

Cookbooks: Canning & Preserving

Winner 
175 Best Jams, Jellies, Marmalades & Other Soft Spreads by Linda J. Amendt
Robert Rose Inc.
978-0-7788-0183-2

Cookbooks: Desserts

Winner
400 Sensational Cookies by Linda J. Amendt
Robert Rose Inc.
978-0-7788-0229-7

Cookbooks: General

Winner 
The Table My Mother Set: A Collection of Traditional Family Recipes From My Mother's Italian Kitchen to Yours by Theresa V. DeCaria
Self-Published
978-0-9800972-0-7

Cookbooks: Grilling & BBQ

Winner 
Char-Broil's Everybody Grills! 200 Prize-Worthy Recipes to Put Sizzle On Your Grill
Creative Homeowner
978-1-58011-208-6

Cookbooks: International

Winner 
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen: Recipes from the East for Health, Healing, and Long Life by Yuan Wang, Warren Sheir, and Mika Ono
Da Capo Lifelong
978-0-7382-1325-5

Cookbooks: Regional

Winner
Recipes from Camp Trillium by Louise Gaylord
Little Moose Press
978-0-9786049-6-7

Crafts/Hobbies/How-To

Winner 
Fibreart Montage: Combining Quilting, Embroidery and Photography with Embellishments by Judith Baker Montano
Dragon Threads Ltd.
978-0-9818860-1-5

Current Events: Political/Social

Winner
Age of Obama: A Reporter's Journey with Clinton, McCain and Obama in the Making of the President 2008 by Mark C. Curtis 
Nimble Books, LLC
978-1934840825

Finalist
The Sad Event: The Struggle for the Abuja Municipal Area Council Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria…a positive learning experience by Olisa A. Uzoewulu
Gold Press Limited, Ibadan Nigeria
978-978-088-277-8

Education PreK-12

Winner 
Recess Is Over! No Nonsense Strategies and Tips for Student Teachers and New Teachers by Dr. Sherry L. Meinberg
CreateSpace
978-1-4392-5834-7

Finalist
Choosing to Believe: Creating a Framework for School Success by Stephen G. Peters and Angela W. Peters, Ph.D.
The Petersgroup Foundation
978-0979002830

Finalist
Proud Parent's Guide To Raising Athletic, Balanced and Coordinated Kids: A Lifetime of Benefit in Just 10 Minutes a Day by Karen Ronney
Thomas Nelson
978-0-7852-2822-6

Education/Academic

Winner
Classrooms that Spark!: Recharge and Revive Your Teaching, Second Edition by Emma S. McDonald and Dyan M. Hershman
Jossey-Bass, an imprint of Wiley
978-0-470-49727-2

Finalist
The Integrated Self-Advocacy (ISA) Curriculum: A Program for Emerging Self-Advocates with Autism Spectrum and Other Conditions by Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D. 
Autism Asperger Publishing Company
978-1-934575-40-6

Finalist
The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law, Second Edition by Randy Chapman, Esq.
The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People
978-0-9770179-3-5

Finalist
Recess Is Over! No Nonsense Strategies and Tips for Student Teachers and New Teachers by Dr. Sherry L. Meinberg
CreateSpace
978-1-4392-5834-7

Finalist
The Tragicomedy of Public Education by James M. Kauffman
Full Court Press
1-57861-682-4

Finalist
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
The Forgotten Room: Inside a Public Alternative School for At-Risk Youth by Mary Hollowell
Lexington Books
978-0-739134955

Fiction: African American Fiction

Winner
Tanner Blue by Valerie Haynes Perry
Lulu.com
978-0-615-23708-4

Finalist
Music for the Dream—Seven Short Stories by Valerie Haynes Perry
Lulu.com
978-0-578-02267-3

Fiction: Anthologies

Winner
A Stranger Among Us: Stories of Cross Cultural Collision and Connection, edited by Stacy Bierlein
Other Voices Books / University of Illinois Press
978-09767177357

Finalist
Kissed on a Boat: A collection of Short Stories, edited by Eliza Hemingway
Arts Angels Publishing
978-0-9813584-0-6

Fiction: Chick Lit/Women's Lit 

Winner
Unbridled: A Tale of a Divorce Ranch by Marilu Norden
Booksurge
978-1419695612

Finalist
ReBecoming: The Way of Opportunity by J.R. Maxon
Dassana Press, LLC
978-0-9815201-5-5

Finalist
Project June Bug by Jackie Minniti
iUniverse
978-0-595-45528-7

Finalist
The Breakout Year by Vicki Williams
Outskirts Press
978-1-4327-3975-1

Finalist
It Never Stays in Vegas by Lindy Hughes
Shongololo Books
978-0981350806

Finalist
Bobby's Diner by Susan Wingate
False Bay Books
978-0-578033266

Fiction: Cross Genre Fiction

Winner
Executive Crumple Zone by Michael A. Sisti
New Chapter Publisher
978-0-9792012-8-8

Finalist
The Essence of Daedalus Rimes, The Journey Begins by H.W. Lewis
Authorhouse
978-1-4389-7197-1

Fiction: Environmental/Green Fiction

Winner
The Girl Who Rode Dolphins by Michael J. Ganas
Authorhouse
978-1-4343-9362-3

Fiction: Fantasy/Sci-Fi

Winner
His KingdomS Come: The Parousia Project by Robert Kiger
BookSurge
978-1-4196-9569-8

Finalist
Beyond the Stars: Kataria by Kelly Beltz
Booksurge
978-1-439222805

Finalist
Knight of the Dove by William A. Kooiker
Kerlak Publishing
978-0-9788777-6-7

Finalist
Demons in the Sanctuary by Miriam E. Bellamy
Trafford Publishing
978-1-4251-8582-4

Finalist
The Crescent by Jordan Deen
Black Rose Writing
978-0982582367

Finalist
The Shards of Morning by E.K. Martens
BookSurge
978-1439258545

Finalist
Ni'il: The War Within, Book Two of the Ni'il by James Boyle
iUniverse, Inc.
978-1-4401-6662-4

Fiction: General Fiction 

Winner
ReBecoming: The Way of Opportunity by J.R. Maxon
Dassana Press, LLC
978-0-9815201-5-5

Finalist
The Prophecy's Child: The Unseen by W.E.D. Wilson
iUniverse
978-0-595-50447-3

Finalist
Corrigans' Pool by Dot Ryan
iUniverse
978-0-595-48741-7

Fiction: Historical Fiction

Winner 
The Polski Affair by Leon H. Gildin
Diamond River Books 
978-0-9811376-0-5

Finalist
Adam's Daughters: Book 2 in the Westward Sagas by David Bowles
Plum Creek Press, Inc.
978-0-9777484-3-3

Finalist
The General and Monaville, Texas by Joe G. Bax
Emerald Book Company
978-1-934572-24

Finalist
White Seed: The Untold Story of the Lost Colony of Roanoke by Paul Clayton
Booklocker.com
978-1-60910-001-8

Finalist
Power's Garden by Dianne Ebertt Beeaff
Five Star Publications
978-1-58985-124-5

Finalist
The Mimbre Trail by Duane Vadron Evans
Bluewater Publications
978-1934610565

Finalist
The Prophet of Sorrow by Mark Van Aken Williams
Lucky Press, LLC
978-0-9844627-0-4

Fiction: Horror

Winner 
Midnight Revelations — vol. 1 in the Dark Whispers Series by Karen M. Bence
SterlingHouse Publisher, Inc.
978-1563154140

Finalist
Tortured Skin by James C. Gillen
Kerlak Publishing
978-0-9788777-8-1

Finalist
Ni'il: The Awakening by James Boyle
iUniverse, Inc.
978-1-4401-0867-9

Fiction: Literary Fiction

Winner 
Digger, Dogface, Brownjob, Grunt by Gary Prisk
Cougar Creek Press
978-0-615-25343-5

Finalist
A Bomb Shelter Romance by Patrick M. Garry
Inkwater Press 
978-1-592993451

Finalist
Angel Park: A Novel by Patricia Kokinos
iUniverse
978-1-935-27855-9

Finalist
That Demon Life by Lowell Mick White
Gival Press
978-1-928589-47-1

Finalist
Lulu by Samuel Berstein
Walford Press
978-0-9826629-1-5

Finalist
The Castaway by Piero Rivolta
New Chapter Publisher
978-0-9841745-2-2

Finalist
Burning Silk by Destiny Kinal
Sitio Tiempo Press
978-0-9844584-0-0

Fiction: Multi-cultural Fiction

Winner 
The Book of Obeah by Sandra Carrington-Smith
Obooks
978-1846942990

Fiction: Mystery/Suspense

Winner 
Tetraktys by Ari Juels
Emerald Bay Books
978-0-9822837-0-7

Finalist
Disturbing the Peace by P.D. LaFleur
RGI Press
978-0-9792597-2-2

Finalist
The Prophecy's Child: The Unseen by W.E.D. Wilson
iUniverse
978-0-595-50447-3

Finalist
Kwatee by R. Allen Downey
Booksurge LLC
978-1-4196-1330-2

Fiction: New Age Fiction

Winner 
ReBecoming: The Way of Opportunity by J.R. Maxon
Dassana Press, LLC
978-0-9815201-5-5

Finalist
Strays by Jeanne Webster
Dupuis North Publishing
978-0-9749199-1-1

Fiction: Religious Fiction

Winner
Drift by Sharon Carter Rogers
Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster
978-1416566533

Fiction: Romance

Winner
Doubt of Love by Constance Anne Scott
Tapscott Press
978-0-9798042-0-5

Fiction: Short Story Fiction

Winner
Everyman His Own Gravity by Andrew Weaver
Mill City Press, Inc.
978-1936107230

Finalist
Dragons Composed by James Ferris
Kerlak Publishing
978-0-9823745-0-4

Finalist
Tales from a Goth Librarian by Kimberly Richardson
Kerlak Publishing
978-0-9823745-1-1

Finalist
Siege Warriors by Brian G. Murray
Kerlak Publishing
978-0-9788777-9-8

Finalist
Mark Fitzgerald Presents Tales of Fantasy, edited by Mark Fitzgerald
Kerlak Publishing
978-0-9788777-5-0

Fiction: Thriller/Adventure

Winner 
This Way Madness Comes by Robert Alan
Cycad Press
978-0-9817962-4-6

Finalist
The Essence of Daedalus Rimes, The Journey Begins by H.W. Lewis
Authorhouse
978-1-4389-7197-1

Finalist
A Zhukov Evening by Cameron Hoover
iUniverse
978-0-595-46150-9

Finalist
Pirate Queen; The Curse by R. Allen Downey
Booksurge LLC
978-1-4196-9086-0

Fiction: Visionary Fiction

Winner
Quetzalcoatl Dreams by Terry Andrews
Bennett & Hastings
978-1-934733-53-0

Finalist
The Dog of the World by S.E. Karsnick
Breathing River
978-0-615-20229-7

Finalist
Uncommon Reason: A Novel of Peace in Time of Conflict, Turmoil and Terror by Colin D. Mallard, Ph.D.
Advaita Gems Publishing
978-0-9795315-1-4

Finalist
Seduction of a Wanton Dreamer by Richard Beeson
Booksurge, LLC
978-1439202715

Finalist
Pleasure Island: You've Found Paradise, Now What? A Modern Fable on How to Keep Your Dreams Alive by Brandon Royal
Maven Publishing
978-1-897393-10-9

Fiction: Western

Winner
Jacob's Hollow by Duane Vadron Evans 
Bluewater Publications
978-1934610251

Finalist
The Mimbre Trail by Duane Vadron Evans
Bluewater Publications
978-1934610565

Fiction: Young Adult Fiction

Winner 
There Are No Words by Mary Calhoun Brown
Lucky Press, LLC
978-0-9776300-2-8

Finalist
The Last Fairy by Augustine Campana
iUniverse
978-0-595-50892-1

Finalist
The General and Monaville, Texas by Joe G. Bax
Emerald Book Company
978-1-934572-24

Finalist
People In The Curtains by Martin Taylor Graves
Featherwood Publishing
978-1-935685-01-2

Finalist
Wyndano's Cloak by A.R. Silverberry
Tree Tunnel Press
978-0-9841037-6-8

Gay & Lesbian: Non-Fiction

Winner
Forgiving Troy: A True Story of Murder, Mental Illness and Recovery by Thom Bierdz
Thom Bierdz Inc.
978-1-615394852

Health: Addiction & Recovery

Winner 
Emotional Addictions: A Reference Book for Addictions and Mental Health Counseling by Peter D. Ladd
University Press of America
978-0-7618-4623-9

Finalist
Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself: The Top 10 Survival Tips for Loving Someone with an Addiction by Candace Plattor, M.A.
Being At Choice Consultants
978-0-9813850-0-6

Health: Aging/50+

Winner 
The Happy Body: The Simple Science of Nutrition, Exercise, and Relaxation by Aniela and Jerzy Gregorek
Jurania Press
978-0982403815

Finalist
"But I Don't Want Elder Care!" Helping Your Parents Stay as Strong as They Can as Long as They Can by Terry Lynch
The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People
978-0-9770179-6-6

Health: Alternative Medicine

Winner
How to use Herbs, Nutrients, and Yoga in Mental Health Care by Richard P. Brown, MD, Patricia L. Gerbarg, MD, Philip R. Muskin, MD
W.W. Norton & Company
978-0-393-7025-6

Finalist
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen: Recipes from the East for Health, Healing, and Long Life by Yuan Wang, Warren Sheir, and Mika Ono
Da Capo Lifelong
978-0-7382-1325-5

Health: Cancer

Winner 
Grace by Melinda Marchiano
Happy Quail
978-09842712-3-8

Health: Death & Dying

Winner
The Art of Death Midwifery: An Introduction and Beginner's Guide by Joellyn St. Pierre, D.Div.
Booksurge
978-1439229064

Finalist
Your Legacy of Love: Realize the Gift in Goodbye by Gemini Adams
Live Consciously
978-0615193755

Finalist
Journeys of Heartache and Grace: Conversations and Life Lessons from Young People with Serious Illnesses by Melody Chatelle
LangMarc Publishing
978-1880292-341

Health: Diet & Weight Loss

Winner
The Happy Body: The Simple Science of Nutrition, Exercise, and Relaxation by Aniela and Jerzy Gregorek
Jurania Press
978-0982403815

Health: Exercise & Fitness

Winner
Proud Parent's Guide To Raising Athletic, Balanced and Coordinated Kids: A Lifetime of Benefit in Just 10 Minutes a Day by Karen Ronney
Thomas Nelson
978-0-7852-2822-6

Finalist 
The Happy Body: The Simple Science of Nutrition, Exercise, and Relaxation by Aniela and Jerzy Gregorek
Jurania Press
978-0982403815

Health: General

Winner
The Simplified Handbook for Living With Heart Disease and Other Chronic Diseases by Warren Selkow, Patient and Donna Selkow, Caregiver
Simple Hand Inc.
978-1439245460

Finalist
Preserved to Serve by Claire Power Murphy
Authorhouse
978-1-4343-7803-3

Finalist
The Born-Again Diabetic: The Handbook to Help You Get Your Diabetes in Control (Again) by William "Lee" Dubois
Red Blood Cell Books
978-0-9822257-0-7

Finalist
The Not So Patient Advocate: How to Get the Health Care You Need Without Fear or Frustration by Ellen Menard
Bardolf & Company
978-0-9778199-6-6

Health: Medical Reference

Winner 
Mosby's Essential Concepts for the Philippine Nurse Licensure Exam by Ray A. Gapuz
Elsevier (Singapore)
978-981-272-536-3

Finalist
NCLEX RN in a Flash by Ray A. Gapuz
Jones and Bartlett
978-971-584-777-3

Finalist
Mosby's The ABC of passing the NCLEX-RN Exam by Ray A. Gapuz
Elsevier (Singapore)
978-981-272-466-3

Health: Organizers & Planners

Winner 
Your First Year with Diabetes: What to Do, Month by Month, written and illustrated by Theresa Garnero, APRN, BC-ADM, MSN, CDE
American Diabetes Association
978-1-58-040301-6

Health: Psychology/Mental Health

Winner
Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself: The Top 10 Survival Tips for Loving Someone with an Addiction by Candace Plattor, M.A.
Being At Choice Consultants
978-0-9813850-0-6

Finalist
How to use Herbs, Nutrients, and Yoga in Mental Health Care by Richard P. Brown, MD, Patricia L. Gerbarg, MD, Philip R. Muskin, MD
W.W. Norton & Company
978-0-393-7025-6

Finalist
No Matter What by Sandy Howarth
Chipmunka Publishing
978-1847477491

Finalist
Diary of a Medical Student: Hospital of Horrors by Harvey J. Widroe, M.D.
CreateSpace
978-1451500530

Health: Sexuality/Sex

Winner
The HPV Vaccine Controversy: Sex, Cancer, God, and Politics: A Guide for Parents, Women, Men and Teenagers by Shobha S. Krishnan, M.D.
Praeger, an imprint of ABC-CLIO
978-0-313-35011-5

Health: Women's Health

Winner 
The HPV Vaccine Controversy: Sex, Cancer, God, and Politics: A Guide for Parents, Women, Men and Teenagers by Shobha S. Krishnan, M.D.
Praeger, an imprint of ABC-CLIO
978-0-313-35011-5

Finalist
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic by Sherrie J. Palm
AEG Publishing Group, Inc - Eloquent Books
978-1-60693-965-9

History: Ancient

Winner 
Journey to the Mythological Inferno by Enrico Mattievich
Rogem Press
978-0-9792689-2-2

Finalist
The Bible Dilemma: Historical Contradictions, misquoted statements, failed prophecies and oddities in the Bible by Maria Luz Bustos-Gutierrez
Dog Ear Publishing 
78-160844-021-4

History: General

Winner 
Puerto Rico: An Oral History 1898-2008 - 110 Years of life on La Isla, edited by Barbara Tasch Ezratty
Read Street Pulishing, Inc
978-0-942929-31-7

History: Military

Winner 
In the Sanctity of the Snake Pit by Michael D. Guard
Authorhouse
978-1434367921

History: Political

Winner 
The Sad Event: The Struggle for the Abuja Municipal Area Council Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria…a positive learning experience by Olisa A. Uzoewulu
Gold Press Limited, Ibadan Nigeria
978-978-088-277-8

History: United States

Winner
The California Missions: History, Art, and Preservation by Edna E. Kimbro and Juila G. Costello with Tevvy Ball
Getty Publications
978-0-89236-983-6

Finalist
Klan Rally: A Photographic Essay by James R. Holland
A Bit of Boston Books
978-0-9788637-4-6

Home: Decorating/Interior Design

Winner 
Decorating To Go: Easy Ways to Feather Your Temporary Nest by Robin Bernard and Adrienne Nappi
Creative Homeowner
978-1-58011-458-5

Home: Exterior Design/Landscaping

Winner 
Landscaping with Stone: Create Patios, Walkways, Walls, and Other Landscape Features - New Second Edition by Pat Sagui
Creative Homeowner
978-1-58011-419-6

Home: Gardening

Winner 
3 Step Vegetable Gardening: The Quick and Easy Way to Grow Fruit and Vegetables by Steve Mercer
Creative Homeowner
978-1-58011-407-3

Finalist
Homegrown Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs: A Bountiful, Healthful Garden for Lean Time by Jim Wilson, photography by Walter Chandoha
Creative Homeowner
978-1-58011-471-4

Home: General

Winner 
Manage Your Remodel and Save Money by Victoria Likes
Creative Homeowner
978-1-58011-434-9

Humor 

Winner 
Deedee Divine's Totally Skewed Guide to Life by Diana Estill
Corncob Press, an imprint of Totally Skewed Productions
978-0-9799708-1-8

Finalist
Riders on the Road: How to Laugh More and Rage Less with The Rider Method by Patricia Rider Bermon
Outskirts Press
978-1598007060

Finalist
Party thru College by Dennis Bruce
Venture House Press
978-0-9821435-3-7

Multicultural Non-Fiction 

Winner 
They Lived Before Adam: Prehistoric Origins of the Igbo - The Never Been Ruled by Catherine Acholonu (With Contributions by Ajay Prahbakar and Eddy Olumba)
CARC Publications
978-2579-51-1

Finalist
The Daughter of L'arsenal by Jacqueline Regis
SterlingHouse Publisher, Inc.
1-58501-153-3

Finalist
Guía de la Ley de Educación Especial by Randy Chapman, Esq.
The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People
978-0-9770179-1-1

New Age: Non-Fiction

Winner
There is an Answer: Living in the Post-Apocalyptic World by Candace Frazee
Bunny House Books
978-0-615-25275-9

Finalist 
Caduceus: A New Perspective on Historical Knowledge and the Spirituality of Man by Robert Hamilton
Apollo Publications Ltd.
978-0-9560681-0-1

Finalist
Psychic Self Defense and Protection: An Energy Awareness Guide by John Culbertson
Outskirts Press
978-1-4327-5619-2

Finalist
The Twisted Path by Charlotte Goodwin
Hideway Press, Inc
978-0979834806

Non-Fiction Narrative

Winner 
Forgiving Troy: A True Story of Murder, Mental Illness and Recovery by Thom Bierdz
Thom Bierdz Inc. 
978-1-615394852

Finalist
In the Sanctity of the Snake Pit by Michael D. Guard
Authorhouse
978-1434367921

Finalist
Deedee Divine's Totally Skewed Guide to Life by Diana Estill
Corncob Press, an imprint of Totally Skewed Productions
978-0-9799708-1-8

Finalist
Age of Obama: A Reporter's Journey with Clinton, McCain and Obama in the Making of the President 2008 by Mark C. Curtis 
Nimble Books, LLC
978-1934840825

Finalist
The Twisted Path by Charlotte Goodwin
Hideway Press, Inc
978-0979834806

Non-Fiction: African-American Studies

Winner
"Beating Black Kids: So What Have You Been Beat With?" by Asadah
Asadah Sense Consulting
978-007212575-7

Parenting/Family: Divorce

Winner 
Getting Past Your Breakup: How to Turn a Devastating Loss Into The Best Thing That Ever Happened To You by Susan J. Elliott, JD, M.ED.
Da Capo Press / Perseus
978-0-7382-1328-6

Parenting/Family: General

Winner 
Grandloving: Making Memories with Your Grandchildren, 5th Edition by Sue Johnson, Julie Carlson, and Elizabeth Bower
Heartstrings Press
978-0967534978

Finalist
The Potty Journey: Guide to Toilet Training Children with Special Needs, Including Autism and Related Disorders by Judith A. Coucouvanis
Autism Asperger Publishing Company
978-1-934575-16-1

Finalist
Parenting without Stress: How to Raise Responsible Kids While Keeping a Life of Your Own by Dr. Marvin Marshall
Piper Press
978-0-9700606-6-2

Finalist
A Checklist: Making a Family Plan for Emergencies by Nancy Overton
The Synthesis Group
978-0-9786517-7-0

Finalist
The Wooden Bowl - El bol de madera by Ramona Moreno Winner, illustrated by Nicole Garay
Brainstorm 3000
978-0965117432

Finalist
Proud Parent's Guide To Raising Athletic, Balanced and Coordinated Kids: A Lifetime of Benefit in Just 10 Minutes a Day by Karen Ronney
Thomas Nelson 
978-0-7852-2822-6

Parenting/Family: Planners and Organizers

Winner 
2010 Hidden Curriculum One-a-Day Calendar for Kids: Items for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations by The Blackwell Family
Autism Asperger Publishing Company
978-1-934575-52-9

Finalist
The 5-Point Scale and Anxiety Curve Poster by Kari Dunn Buron and Mitzi Beth Curtis
Autism Asperger Publishing Company
978-1-934575-36-9

Parenting/Family: Reference

Winner 
Proud Parent's Guide To Raising Athletic, Balanced and Coordinated Kids: A Lifetime of Benefit in Just 10 Minutes a Day by Karen Ronney
Thomas Nelson 
978-0-7852-2822-6

Finalist
Autism ABC by Dr. Sherry L. Meinberg, pictures by Rachael Mahaffey
CreateSpace
978-1439202050

Photography: General

Winner
Revelations: Photographs of Cleveland's African American Churches by Michael Stephen Levy
The Kent State University Press
978-0-97338-937-2

Finalist
Adventure Photographer by James R. Holland
A Bit of Boston Books
978-0-9788637-5-3

Photography: Nature

Winner 
Kathryn Kolb Photographs by Kathryn Kolb
K2 Press
978-0-9815358-0-7

Photography: People 

Winner 
Jazz from Row Six by Jean Germain
New Chapter Publisher 
978-0-9792012-7-1

Finalist
Klan Rally: A Photographic Essay by James R. Holland
A Bit of Boston Books
978-0-9788637-4-6

Finalist
Adventure Photographer by James R. Holland
A Bit of Boston Books
978-0-9788637-5-3

Finalist
Silent Warriors by Eric Klemm
Steidl/Germany
978-3-86521-701-1

Poetry: Anthologies 

Winner 
View from the Middle of the Road IV - Pathway to Dreams, compiled by Lucinda Clark, poets Daniel Y.Harris, Pete Klemek, Clifford Ponder and Xavier Clark
PRA Publishing
978-9821407-0-3

Finalist
Poetic Voices Without Borders 2, edited by Robert L. Giron
Gival Press
978-1-928589-48-8

Poetry: General

Winner
Far from Algiers by Djelloul Marbrook
The Kent State University Press
978-0-97338-987-7

Finalist 
Turnings: Lyric Poems Along a Road by Donald R. Fletcher
Outskirts Press, Inc.
978-1-4327-3849-5

Finalist
Birds in Mind: Australian Nature Poems by Andrew Lansdown
Wombat Books
978-1-921633-04-1

Finalist
Nothing is Without Future by Piero Rivolta
New Chapter Publisher
978-0-9792012-3-3

Finalist
The Scars by Ed Bremson
iUniverse
978-1-4502-2213-6

Finalist
Poet in the Mall: 180 Haiku + 21 Poems by Ed Bremson
iUniverse
978-1-4502-0929-8

Poetry: Inspirational

Winner
The Lotus Blooms by Ramsundar Persad
Authorhouse
978-1-4389-5850-7

Finalist
A View from the Quiet Corner: The Reflections of a Novice Poet by Alan A. Malizia
Authorhouse 
978-1-4389-9108-5

Poetry: Religious

Winner 
A View from the Quiet Corner: The Reflections of a Novice Poet by Alan A. Malizia
Authorhouse 
978-1-4389-9108-5

Popular Culture 

Winner
All Man! Hemingway, 1950s Men's Magazines and the Masculine Persona by David M. Earle
The Kent State University Press
978-1-60635-004-1

Religion: Christian Inspirational

Winner 
Becoming Flame: Uncommon Mother-Daughter Wisdom
Wipf and Stock
978-1608992669

Finalist
Do You Love Jehovah? God Almighty's Infinite Love & Wisdom to Propel You to Greatness by Shirley Cheng
Dance with Your Heart! Publishing
978-0578000794

Religion: Christianity

Winner
Where is the Fear of God? Finding the Treasure of the Lord by Charles von Hammerstein
More Abundant Life
978-0-9760302-1-8

Finalist
The Church: Earthly Blessings and Eternal Reward - Be encouraged and run the race set before us all by Cordelia E. Battle
iUniverse
978-0-595-46735-8

Finalist
Give God the Glory! Study Guide: Know God and Do the Will of God Concerning Your Life by Kevin Wayne Johnson
Writing for the Lord Ministries
978-0-9705902-2-0

Finalist
Do You Love Jehovah? God Almighty's Infinite Love & Wisdom to Propel You to Greatness by Shirley Cheng
Dance with Your Heart! Publishing
978-0578000794

Religion: Eastern Religions

Winner
Something To Ponder, reflections from Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching by Colin D. Mallard, Ph.D.
Advaita Gems Publishing 
978-0-9782053-1-7

Religion: General 

Winner 
The Bible Dilemma: Historical Contradictions, misquoted statements, failed prophecies and oddities in the Bible by Maria Luz Bustos-Gutierrez
Dog Ear Publishing
978-160844-021-4

Religion: Prayer & Devotional

Winner 
To God be the Glory by LaShea A. Stanard
iUniverse
978-1-4502-1401-8

Science: General

Winner 
Everyone's Guide to Atoms, Einstein, and the Universe by Robert L. Piccioni
Real Science Publishing
978-0-9822780-7-9

Finalist
I Can't Believe I Did That! - Instinctive Behavior In Humans by David L. Carlson
Xlibris Corporation
978-1-4257-8746-2

Finalist
Diamonds Are Waiting For You: Crater of Diamonds - Where Dreams Can and Do Come True by James R. Holland
A Bit of Boston Books
978-0-9788637-2-2

Self-Help: General

Winner 
The Little Guide to Big Changes: 6 Steps to Creating Lasting, Positive Change in Your Life by Sarah M. Collins
New Pathways Press
978-0-9824187-0-3

Finalist
How Big Is Your "But"? Understanding and Mastering Your Life by James Robinson
Divine Light Publishing House
978-0-9824902-0-4

Finalist
Your Exceptional Mind: Enhance Intelligence; Expand Understanding by Robert J. Flower, Ph.D.
The Gilchrist Institute
978-0-9759501-2-8

Finalist
Simple Wisdom For the Not So Simple Business World: Using Spiritual Principles to Bring Balance into the Workplace - One Day at a Time by Lynda Barbaccia
Simple Wisdom Works Publishing
978-0-9823100-1-4

Finalist
It's All Thought! The Science, Psychology, and Spirituality of Happiness by Terry L. Neal
CreateSpace
978-1-4392-5533-9

Finalist
Love Yourself and Let the Other Person Have it Your Way by Lawrence Crane
Release Technique, LP
978-0-9778726-1-9

Finalist
The Little Blue Reasoning Book: 50 Powerful Principles for Clear and Effective Thinking by Brandon Royal 
Maven Publishing
978-1-897393-60-4

Self-Help: Motivational 

Winner
Love Yourself and Let the Other Person Have it Your Way by Lawrence Crane
Release Technique, LP
978-0-9778726-1-9

Finalist
The Jackrabbit Factor: Portal to Genius by Leslie Householder and Garrett B. Gunderson
ThoughtsAlive Books
978-0-9816749-2-6

Finalist
Silent M.a.g.i.c. and Other Remedies: a journey of transformation, a spiritual journey by Kim O-Kelley Leigh
Lulu.com
978-0-557-1789-2

Finalist
Preserved to Serve by Claire Power Murphy 
Authorhouse
978-1-4343-7803-3

Finalist
The Woman's Field Guide to Exceptional Living by Corrie Wood 
Morgan James Publishing
978-1-60037-395-4

Finalist
Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself: The Top 10 Survival Tips for Loving Someone with an Addiction by Candace Plattor, M.A.
Being At Choice Consultants
978-0-9813850-0-6

Self-Help: Relationships 

Winner 
Getting Past Your Breakup: How to Turn a Devastating Loss Into The Best Thing That Ever Happened To You by Susan J. Elliott, JD, M.ED.
Da Capo Press / Perseus
978-0-7382-1328-6

Finalist
What Is Love? A Book for Men and the Women Who Love Them by James Robinson
Divine Light Publishing House
978-0-9824902-1-1

Finalist
The Art of the Apology: How to Apologize Effectively to Practically Anyone by Lauren M. Bloom, J.D., LL.M.
Green Angel Media
978-0-9800848-7-0

Finalist
Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself: The Top 10 Survival Tips for Loving Someone with an Addiction by Candace Plattor, M.A.
Being At Choice Consultants
978-0-9813850-0-6

Social Change

Winner
It's All Thought! The Science, Psychology, and Spirituality of Happiness by Terry L. Neal
CreateSpace
978-1-4392-5533-9

Finalist
I Can't Believe I Did That! - Instinctive Behavior In Humans by David L. Carlson
Xlibris Corporation
978-1-4257-8746-2

Finalist
Autism ABC by Dr. Sherry L. Meinberg, pictures by Rachael Mahaffey
CreateSpace
978-1439202050

Spirituality: General

Winner
Pause Now: Handbook for a Spiritual Revolution by Lyla Yastion
University Press of America/Hamilton Books an imprint of Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
978-0-7618-4283-5

Finalist
Life Is A Spiritual Soup: Discovering Your Spiritual Legacy by Jilliana Raymond
Turtlehill Publishing, LLC
978-1439258996

Finalist
In Search of the Miraculous: Healing into Consciousness by Eliza Mada Dalian
Expanding Universe Publishing
978-0973877335

Finalist
Simple Wisdom For the Not So Simple Business World: Using Spiritual Principles to Bring Balance into the Workplace - One Day at a Time by Lynda Barbaccia
Simple Wisdom Works Publishing
978-0-9823100-1-4

Finalist
The Quest of the Radical Spiritualist by Robert Egby
Three Mile Point Publishing
78-0-615-29196-3

Finalist
Jesus The Book by Durga Holzhauser and Frank Eickermann
Cosmic Library Publishing
978-1-936060-26-9

Spirituality: Inspirational

Winner
Journey Through Ten Thousand Veils: The Alchemy of Transformation on the Sufi Path by Maryam Kabeer Faye
Tughra Books
978-1597841351

Finalist
The Little Guide to Big Changes: 6 Steps to Creating Lasting, Positive Change in Your Life by Sarah M. Collins
New Pathways Press
978-0-9824187-0-3

Finalist
Unintended Consequences: Lessons From a Life Almost Lost by Bill Shaner
Pantha Publishing
978-0-615-22766-5

Finalist
Grace by Melinda Marchiano
Happy Quail
978-09842712-3-8

Finalist
Awakening The Divine Soul: Finding Your Life Purpose by Rosanna Ienco
O Books
978-1-84694-154-2

Finalist
Housekeeping for the Soul: A Practical Guide to Restoring Your Inner Sanctuary by Sandra Carrington-Smith
O books
978-1846942815

Finalist
At Heaven's Doorway: Mystical Golden Roses for Spiritual Growth by Diane Line
Authorhouse 
978-14343-3947-8

Sports: Autobiography/Biography

Winner 
Above & Beyond: Tim Mack, the Pole Vault, and the Quest for Olympic Gold by Bill Livingston
The Kent State University Press
978-0-97338-974-7

Sports: General

Winner
Proud Parent's Guide To Raising Athletic, Balanced and Coordinated Kids: A Lifetime of Benefit in Just 10 Minutes a Day by Karen Ronney
Thomas Nelson
978-0-7852-2822-6

Finalist 
Collective Bargaining: Taking Control Away from the Players! by Kelly Wilken
Authorhouse
978-1-4343-8221-4

Theater Arts: Drama/Plays 

Winner 
Titus: The Tragic Death of an Emperor by Leon Newton
Outskirts Press
978-1432720124

Travel Essay

Winner 
Colorado's South Park: High Country Paradise by Bernie Nagy
High Country Artworks, LLC 
978-0-9840636-4-2

Travel Guides

Winner
The Complete Walt Disney World 2010 by Julie and Mike Neal
Coconut Press
978-0970959676

Finalist
Finding Slovenia: A Guide to Old Europe's New Country by Jacqueline Widmar Stewart
Mladinska Knjiga Publishing House
978-961-01-0851-1

Travel: Pictorial

Winner 
Colorado's South Park: High Country Paradise by Bernie Nagy 
High Country Artworks, LLC 
978-0-9840636-4-2

Travel: Recreational

Winner
Just Us Two: Ned and Rosie's Gold Wing Discovery by Rosalie Marsh
Authorhouse
978-1-4389-2936-1

Finalist
Diamonds Are Waiting For You: Crater of Diamonds - Where Dreams Can and Do Come True by James R. Holland
A Bit of Boston Books
978-0-9788637-2-2

True Crime: Non-Fiction

Winner
Forgiving Troy: A True Story of Murder, Mental Illness and Recovery by Thom Bierdz
Thom Bierdz Inc. 
978-1-615394852

Finalist
Charles Manson's Blood Letters - Dueling with the Devil by Richard Rubacher
iUniverse
978-1-4401-3960-4

Finalist
Murder of a Journalist: The True Story of the Death of Donald Ring Mellett by Thomas Crowl
The Kent State University Press
978-1-60635-002-7

Woman's Issues

Winner 
The Woman's Field Guide to Exceptional Living by Corrie Wood
Morgan James Publishing
978-1-60037-395-4

Finalist
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic by Sherrie J. Palm
AEG Publishing Group, Inc - Eloquent Books
978-1-60693-965-9

Finalist
Our Heartbreaking Choices: Forty-Six Women Share Their Stories of Interrupting a Much-Wanted Pregnancy, edited by Christie Brooks 
iUniverse
978-0595530472

Young Adult: Non-Fiction

Winner 
Ophelia's Oracle: Discovering the Healthy, Happy, Self-Aware and Confident Girl in the Mirror by Donna DeNomme and Tina Proctor
Inlightened Source Publishing
978-1-61539-958-1

Finalist
Diamonds Are Waiting For You: Crater of Diamonds - Where Dreams Can and Do Come True by James R. Holland
A Bit of Boston Books
978-0-9788637-2-2

Youth Issues

Winner 
Crossing 13: Memoir of a Father's Suicide by Carrie Stark Hugus
Affirm Publications, LLC
978-0-9815938-0-7