Larsen/Pomada Literary Agents, Related Professional
Michael Larsen and Elizabeth Pomada, founders of the San Francisco Writers Conference, handle fiction and nonfiction for adults - new voices, literary and commercial. Mike seeks books that will change the world!

Lexicus Press, Publisher
Lexicus Press publishes travel guides showcasing natural treasures that are not well known but deserve to be. Emphasizing parks and preservation, the books feature spotting maps and hundreds of color photos. Our newest title is "The Glaciers' Treasure Trove: A Field Guide to the Lake Michigan Riviera."

Living Control Systems Publishing, Publishers
Living Control Systems Publishing is dedicated to Perceptual Control Theory (PCT), a new conception of how all living things function. Website offers introductions, tutorials and simulations and books on the subject by other publishers. Titles published include "People as Living Things," "The Method of Levels: How to do Psychotherapy Without Getting in the Way," and "Management and Leadership: Insight for Effective Practice."

Lonely Planet Publications, Publishers
Since 1973, Lonely Planet has offered comprehensive, reliable and insightful travel information, maps, photos and cultural information to destinations around the world. While known primarily for its 600+ guidebooks published in 17 languages, Lonely Planet also offers an award-winning website, digital content licensing, television production and distribution, and a photographic image library. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with regional offices in London and Oakland.

MacAdam/Cage Publishing, Publisher
MacAdam/Cage Publishing was founded as an independent trade publisher in 1998 with the aim of publishing books of quality fiction and non-fiction and committed to bringing new and talented voices to the literary marketplace. With operations in both San Francisco and Denver, MacAdam/Cage Publishing represents independent publishing at its best.

MacLellan Wolfson Associates, Publisher

McSweeney's Publishing, Publisher
Independent publisher of several books per year, periodicals, and a website of original content. Our best-selling books have won multiple literary and design awards.

Mechanics' Institute Library & Chess Room, Related Professional
The Mechanics' Institute, founded in 1854, houses the oldest library on the West Coast and one of the Chess Clubs in the United States. The Events program presents over 50 author events a year, offering a broad spectrum of fiction and non-fiction with an emphasis on history, biography, architecture, technology, social trends and economy.

Christina Meldrum, Author
Debut novel, Madapple, forthcoming from Alfred A. Knopf in Summer 2008, with a second novel to follow.

Motorcycle Misadventures, Publisher
Women's motorcycle adventure travel books, launching with "American Borders: A Solo Circumnavigation of the United States on a Russian Sidecar Motorcycle."

New Harbinger Publications, Inc., Publisher
New Harbinger publishes cutting edge, research-based psychology and self-help for the professional and lay reader. Our best-selling classics include The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook and The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook.

New World Library, Publisher
New World Library is dedicated to publishing books, audios and gift projects that inspire and challenge us to improve the quality of our lives and our world.

No Starch Press, Publisher
No Starch Press publishes the finest in geek entertainment, distinctive books on computing with a focus on Open Source/Linux, security, hacking, programming and alternative operating systems. Our titles have personality and attitude, our authors are passionate about their subjects, and we put considerable time and attention into every book that bears our name.

Nolo, Publisher
The nation's leading provider of do-it-yourself legal and business solutions for consumers and small business.

North Atlantic Books/Frog, Ltd., Publisher
North Atlantic Books, founded in 1974 in Berkeley, is a leading publisher of alternative health, martial arts, and spiritual titles.

Northern California Independent Booksellers Association (NCIBA), Related Professional
The NCIBA promotes the vitality, diversity and prosperity of independent bookselling as essential to the life of our communities and crucial to the dissemination of ideas in our society. Office at 1007 General Kennedy Ave. in the San Francisco Presidio.

Caroline O'Connell Public Relations, Marketing/Publicity Professional
Founded in 1984, handle all aspects of national publicity for non-fiction books, including TV, print, radio and bookstore events; media kits, author coaching. Specialize in business and environmental books. Clients include Warren Bennis and Paula Begoun.

Open Book Publicity, Marketing/Publicity Professional
Open Book Publicity offers publicity services that include booking national and local TV, radio and print, author tours, specialty  and NPR radio phoner campaigns, as well as writing press materials. We are experienced publicity professionals ready to work together to create a complete and successful campaign.

Palace Publishing Group, Publisher
Illustrated books from Mandala Publishing, a member of the Palace Publishing Group, focus on Eastern culture and tradition. Other imprints include Insight Editions (arts and entertainment) and Earth Aware Edition (environment and popular culture).

Harvey Pawl, Author

PeopleSpeak, Marketing/Publicity Professional
Publicity and marketing for nonfiction books (health, business, self-help). Tying your print, radio, Web, and book marketing to your consulting and speaking. Creative grassroots and national campaigns.

Sam Petersen Associates, Marketing/Publicity Professional
Specializing in photography, natural history, architecture, design, home and garden books, including "San Francisco Bay" (named a "SF Chronicle" "Best Book" for 2003), "The Distinctive Home" (a PW best lifestyle book, 2003) and National Book Award finalist "My Story As Told By Water."

Dennis Powers, Author
Author of seven non-fiction books, including "Treasure Ship" (Kensington, 2006) about the gold-laden shipwreck in 1865 and salvage of the SS Brother Jonathan.

Carol Queen, Author
Author and editor: Exhibitionism for the Shy, Real Live Nude Girl, 5-Minute Erotica, and many others. Blogging at www.carolqueenblog.com. Events producer.

Quick American/Quick Trading Company, Publisher
Books on contemporary controversies with an emphasis on psychoactive drugs. Featured author is Ed Rosenthal, internationally recognized cannabis cultivation expert and columnist. Best-selling titles: Marijuana Growers Handbook; The Big Book of Buds series.

Regent Press: Printers & Publishers, Publisher
While maintaining our own tradional list, we are also a subsidy publisher, packaging books for individuals and organizations, from beginning to end, and providing the mechanisms of distribution.

Ronin Publishing, Publisher
Ronin Publishing is a small press in Berkeley, California, publishing books as tools for personal development, visionary alternatives, and expanded consciousness.

Carla Ruff Publishing Consultants, Marketing/Publicity Professional
Sales and marketing consulting with over 30 years of experience in the book business. We offer customized distribution plans, sales management and creative marketing strategies.