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Justin Bieber, The Unauthorized Biography Chas Newkey-Burden / Michael O'Mara / $17.95 / 9781843175230 / 1843175231 / Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography and Autobiography / Music / Hardcover / On Sale: 11/2010 / From childhood days in the church choir and his wildly popular You Tube postings to Bieber's signing with manager Scooter Braun and his blockbuster debut single and album, this full-scale chronicle provides an up-close look at the teen music idol.

The Divine Drop Stitch Kara Gott Warner / DRG Publishing / House of White Birches / $9.95 / 9781592173044 / 1592173047 / Crafts and Hobbies / Trade Paper / On Sale: 08/2010 / Designed for knitters seeking easy, fashion-forward projects, this guide features traditional methods of working with a drop stitch and explains how to manipulate the methods to create 14 boutique-quality designs that are brilliantly simple to make.

Take the Next Step Rona Horn / DRG Publishing / Annie's Attic / $9.95 / 9781596353077 / 1596353074 / Crafts and Hobbies / Trade Paper / On Sale: 08/2010 / Building upon basic beading knowledge, the techniques in this guide help crafters advance their skill levels as they create 26 beautiful designs incorporating multiple strands and knots and materials such as chains, mixed fibers, and memory wire.

Coloring Techniques for Card Making DRG Publishing / DRG Publishing / Annie's Attic / $14.95 / 9781596353084 / 1596353082 / Crafts & Hobbies / Trade Paper / On Sale: 09/2010 / Along with simple instructions for creating vibrant cards, this handbook showcases three popular coloring methods using watercolor, colored pencils, and alcohol ink. A detailed walk through, a materials list, and coloring tips accompany each design.

Managing (Right) for the First Time David C. Baker / RockBench Publishing Corp / $24.99 / 9781605440026 / 1605440027 / Business / Hardcover / On Sale: Jul 01, 2010 / For first-time managers, or experienced managers who want to get it right, this book covers practical suggestions in a field guide for doing it well. The contents are based on 10,000+ interviews at 600+ companies.