Sellers Publishing Launches High Note® Stationery & Stickers

SOUTH PORTLAND Maine—Sellers Publishing, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Stationery & Stickers to their High Note® Premium Collection of high-end greeting cards, planners and calendars. The new Stationery & Stickers will include Planning Stickers, Vertical List Pads, Personal Planning Notebooks, Journals, and 3‐Pack Notebook Sets.

“Over the last several years Sellers Publishing has noticed a resurgence in a ‘back to paper movement’ across all generations and especially noticeable with millennials and the emerging Gen Z,” said Marc Trobman, Director of Business Development ‐ North America for Sellers Publishing. “Retail sales of planners and calendars have continued growth across all channels. The growth has been especially noticeable in specialty (including independent retailers) and grocery.”

This new product release includes five formats of stationery and stickers, including:

  • Vertical List Pads (4 styles; $7.99 MSRP) – 85 tear‐off sheets per pad, magnet included
  • Personal Planning Notebooks (6 styles; $12.99 MSRP) – 144 lined pages with lay‐flat
    binding and perforated pages for easy removal
  • Journals (6 styles; $15.99 MSRP) – 183 lined pages with Ideas section and a textured
    cover with printed embellishment
  • 3‐Pack Notebook Sets (6 styles; $14.99 MSRP) – Three unique designs with 64‐lined
    pages each
  • Planning Stickers (3 styles; $7.99 MSRP) – Five sheets per pack which includes 540
    stickers that can be used in planners, journals or anywhere the user would prefer

“High Note planners are best known for their focus on fashion along with a well formatted and functional planner at a reasonable retail price point. All of the High Note product is created by licensed freelance artists sourced worldwide”, said Ashley Halsey, Art Director for Sellers Publishing. “We put as much attention to the interior of the planners as we do the cover.”

High Note® by Sellers Publishing is a premium collection of planners, calendars, stationery, and stickers that blends art, fashion, and function. Its distinctive and refined designs stand out in the marketplace. These new stationery products feature bright colors, striking contemporary patterns and artwork, created by independent, female artists from around the world.

Sellers Publishing, Inc. is an award‐winning publisher of books, calendars, RSVP® and Wicked Funny® greeting cards, High Note® Premium Planners & Stationery, and other stationery products. The company was cited by Publishers Weekly four years in a row for being among the fastest growing independent publishers in the country. It is located in South Portland, Maine and can be contacted at 800‐625‐3386 or by visiting their Web site at www.rsvp.com.

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Sellers Publishing Releases Six New Children’s Books – Featuring Characters Who Evoke Strong Emotions Offering a Sense of Joy

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Sellers Publishing has recently released six children’s books that can be found wherever books are sold both in-store and online. According to Marc Trobman, Director of Business Development, “this new introduction of children’s books firmly puts our company into this segment of the book business. Our children’s books fill a white space in the category by offering characters, imagery, and expert storytelling in a book that can be read to a child or by a child.”

Sellers Publishing is renowned around the world as a publisher of inspirational gift books, activity books, cookbooks and other themes. Sellers jumped into the growing children’s book channel this fall with the introduction of our initial 6 titles and has plans to grow the program with 3 additional titles in the spring of 2021.

“The aim of the children’s book program will be to capture the humor and whimsy found in childhood, while working with respected illustrators that will bring the texts to life, said Lauren Magee, National Account Manager for books. “Now, more than ever, children need laughter, love, and playful imagery.”

Children's Books from Sellers Publishing

Sellers Publishing, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of books, calendars, RSVP® and
Wicked Funny® greeting cards, High Note® Premium Planners & Stationery, and other
stationery products. The company was cited by Publishers Weekly four years in a row for being among the fastest growing independent publishers in the country. It is located in South Portland, Maine and can be contacted at 800-625-3386 or by visiting their Web site at www.rsvp.com.

For more information on our children’s line, please contact Lauren Magee, National Account Manager for books, at [email protected].

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Marc Trobman Joins Sellers Publishing, Inc. as Director, Business Development – North America

SOUTH PORTLAND Maine—Sellers Publishing, Inc., a South Portland, Maine-based, publisher of greeting cards, calendars and books, is pleased to announce that Marc Trobman has joined the company as Director of Business Development – North America.

Trobman brings over 39 years of experience in social expressions to Sellers Publishing and their RSVP Greeting Card line. He spent 30+ years at Recycled Paper Greetings, where he was Senior Vice President Business Development, and the last 8.5 years at Avanti Press, where he served as their Vice President Business Development. Trobman has built his career establishing strong relationships with retail executives with a focus to help them achieve their objectives using a consultative approach.

“Marc Trobman is known throughout the industry for his ability to develop highly productive opportunities that benefit all stakeholders. His high ethical standards, his commitment to quality products and service, and his enthusiasm for publishing make him a great match for Sellers Publishing,” said Ronnie Sellers, President and Publisher of Sellers Publishing. “We are thrilled and honored to have him join our team and we look forward to supporting his efforts to grow sales of our RSVP greeting cards, calendars and books.”

Sellers Publishing, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of books, calendars, RSVP® and Wicked Funny® greeting cards, High Note® Premium Planners & Stationery, and other stationery products. The company was cited by Publishers Weekly four years in a row for being among the fastest growing independent publishers in the country. It is located in South Portland, Maine and can be contacted at 800-625-3386 or by visiting their Web site at www.rsvp.com.

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Let The Old Farmer’s Almanac Guide You Through a Year of Great Recipes for All Seasons, in Field to Fork: A Collection of Classic Recipes

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine—Farmers and gardeners have valued The Old Farmer’s Almanac for its advice on growing, preserving, and preparing food since its founding in 1792. In the new book, Field to Fork: A Collection of Classic Recipes (ISBN: 978‐1‐4162‐4664‐0; $19.95), the Almanac’s editors have compiled over 120 of their best recipes that use fresh produce at its peak of flavor to create tried‐and‐true Almanac favorites.

“Freshness continues to be important to us all, and in these pages, you’ll find some of our best recipes for bringing great taste and good health to the home table,” says Almanac Food Editor, Sarah Perreault. “These recipes vary by the seasonal nature of the garden produce at hand. Spring Recipes feature delightful spring edibles that are popping up and encouraging our efforts, such as crunchy radishes, tender lettuce leaves, bright green peas, and snappy asparagus. Summer Recipes take advantage of the abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables ready for harvest during these months, while Fall Recipes feature late‐summer vegetables and cool‐weather crops like pumpkins and apples. Winter Recipes run the gamut from simple comfort food to elaborate dishes for entertaining and rely on all that you have preserved from the growing season.”

Features of the book include:

  • Delicious recipes—from breakfasts to desserts and all the meals in between—using
    sustainable, seasonal produce
  • Helpful hints and proven tips culled from more than 225 years of Old Farmer’s Almanac
    wisdom
  • Fascinating facts and folklore from The Old Farmer’s Almanac archives
  • More than 75 full‐color photographs and line illustrations

Field to Fork: A Collection of Classic Recipes is a 7″ x 9″, 192‐page, softcover book that will be published in September, 2018, and will retail for $19.95. It will be available in bookstores and specialty shops nationwide and through Sellers Publishing’s Web site, sellerspublishing.com.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac originates from Yankee Publishing, Inc. publishers of Yankee Magazine in Dublin, New Hampshire. The Almanac’s editors also produce the Garden Guide, digital monthly magazine EXTRA!, The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids, calendars, and cookbooks such as Readers’ Best Recipes and the Stories Behind Them. Daily Almanac wit and wisdom is available through Almanac.com, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and the Amazon Echo and Google Home voice assistants.

Sellers Publishing, Inc. is an award‐winning publisher of books, calendars, greeting cards and journals. The company was cited for four consecutive years by Publishers Weekly for being among the fastest growing independent publishers in the country. It is located in South Portland, Maine and can be contacted at 800‐625‐3386 or by visiting their Web site at www.sellerspublishing.com.

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80 Things To Do When You Turn 80 ‐ How To Have the Time of Your Life at Age 80

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine—According to a 2015 UN report, the global population aged 80 or older is expected to grow from 125 million in 2015 to 202 million in 2030 to 434 million in 2050. In 80 Things To Do When You Turn 80 (978‐1‐4162‐4610‐7; $16.95), a new book from Sellers Publishing, 80 notable achievers reveal how they have meaningful, dynamic lives at age 80 and beyond.

As editor Mark Evan Chimsky states in the book’s Introduction, “Now more than ever there is a need for this book, which gives people in their eighties (and older) an opportunity to be heard. They defy all the stereotypes of how our youth‐obsessed culture views aging, and reveal the ways, both large and small, that all of us can continue to make a difference.”

The essays in the book cover all aspects of life, including:

  • Making Each Day Count
  • Being Resilient in the Face of Change
  • Challenge Yourself to Grow
  • Do Meaningful Work
  • Keeping the Creative Juices Flowing
  • Staying Active
  • Travel: What’s on Your Bucket List?
  • New Directions
  • Spiritual Lessons

Contributors to the book include:
• Donald Hall, an author, Poet Laureate of the United States in 2006‐2007, and 2011 National Medal of the Arts recipient.
• Pat Boone, a movie star, gold‐recording artist, best‐selling author, Broadway show headliner, and television star.
• Tab Hunter, an actor who starred in over 40 major motion pictures, and successful recording artist, with one of the top records of the rock and roll era, Young Love.
• Ruta Lee, an actress, dancer, and one of Hollywood’s most glamorous ladies. She appeared in such illustrious films as Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Funny Face, and Witness for the Prosecution.
• The Amazing Kreskin, a mentalist, who became an integral part of pop culture throughout the world, hosted his own television series, and authored 19 books.
• Caroll Spinney, who performs Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street, roles he has played since the show debuted in 1969.
• Richard (“Mr. Debonair”) Dwyer, one of the great artists of theatrical skating who has performed for millions of fans.
• Dr. Ruth Heidrich, an author, speaker, nutritionist, talk‐show host, and triathlete, who was named “one of the ten fittest women in North America” by Living Fit magazine.

Thanks to the generosity of the contributing authors, all of whom provided essays on a pro‐bono basis, the royalties generated from the sale of this book will be donated to nonprofit organizations dedicated to preventing and curing cancer.

Mark Evan Chimsky has edited major best‐sellers, including Johnny Cash’s autobiography Cash, and he developed and edited 65 Things to Do When You Retire (Sellers Publishing), which the Wall Street Journal hailed as “[one of] the year’s best guides to later life.”

80 Things To Do When You Turn 80 is a 5.5″ x 8.5″, 480‐page, softcover book that retails for $16.95. It is available in bookstores and gift shops nationwide and through Sellers Publishing’s Web‐site, www.sellerspublishing.com.

Sellers Publishing, Inc. is an award‐winning publisher of books, calendars, greeting cards and journals. The company was cited for four consecutive years by Publishers Weekly for being among the fastest growing independent publishers in the country. It is located in South Portland, Maine and can be contacted at 800‐625‐3386 or by visiting their Web site at www.sellerspublishing.com.

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25 Women Who Survived Cancer – A Book of Hope and Inspiration for the 2,200 Women Diagnosed with Cancer Each Day in North America

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine—According to a 2015 study by the American Cancer Society, over 2,200 women are diagnosed with cancer each day in North America. For those women, Sellers Publishing has worked with 25 female cancer survivors who each share their personal stories about how to cope with and prevail over cancer in an inspirational new book, 25 Women Who Survived Cancer: Notable Women Share Inspiring Stories of Hope, edited by Mark Evan Chimsky (978-1-4162-4584-1; $16.95).

“Just as it takes courage to fight cancer, it takes courage to share the details of the experience,” said Ronnie Sellers in the book’s Preface. ” Their stories are powerful, informational, emotional, and often (believe it or not), funny in a most human way. Most importantly, they are real. And therein lies the power of this book. It is a collection of real stories about real women who faced cancer, fought cancer, and won. It is a testament to the power of hope. Could there be anything more inspiring than that?”

The authors write with candor about how they faced cancer without letting it define their lives or conquer their spirits. They recall how they reacted to receiving their diagnosis, how they moved beyond fear to become engaged in their healing process, and how they dealt with body image and sexuality while undergoing treatment. Their reflections on what their cancer has taught them, and how their lives have been changed by it, are poignant and powerful. This collection includes the experiences of women who have survived breast cancer, uterine, cervical, and ovarian cancer; Hodgkin lymphoma; and malignant melanoma.

Contributors to the book include Joan Lunden, Barbara Delinsky, Liz Lange, Shonda Schilling, Bárbara Padilla, Sylvia McNair, Marissa Jaret Winkour, and more.

Thanks to the generosity of the contributing authors, all of whom provided essays on a pro-bono basis, the royalties generated from the sale of this book will be donated to nonprofit organizations dedicated to preventing and curing cancer.

25 Women25 Women Who Survived Cancer is a 5.5″ x 8.5″, 248-page, softcover book that will retail for $16.95. It will be available in bookstores and gift shops nationwide and through Sellers Publishing’s Web-site, www.sellerspublishing.com.

Sellers Publishing, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of books, calendars, greeting cards and journals. The company was cited for four consecutive years by Publishers Weekly for being among the fastest growing independent publishers in the country. It is located in South Portland, Maine and can be contacted at 800-625-3386 or by visiting their Web site at www.sellerspublishing.com.

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Sellers Publishing Introduces Flora Bella – A New Coloring Book for Adults

According to a December 15th, 2015, article in The New York Post, “Nine of the 20 books on Amazon’s current bestseller list contain few words and belong to a genre that didn’t exist two years ago – coloring books for adults.” This trend has led to the genre’s two biggest bestsellers having sold a combined 13.5 million copies in 50 countries over that time span.

Flora Bella_3DIn Flora Bella (978-1-4162-4578-0; $15.95), the new coloring book for adults from Sellers Publishing, artist Peggy Jo Ackley presents 88 original-pieces that those who are new to adult coloring and experienced enthusiasts alike will both enjoy. The hand-drawn designs featured in the book include planters and vases filled with a bounty of flowers and greenery; garden elements like trellises, pergolas, and statues surrounded by flowering vines; and inspirational quotations with hand-lettering and calligraphy. The designs are printed on extra-thick paper with perforated pages that will allow the finished works to easily be framed.

Flora Bella was created by artist Ackley at the personal request of publisher, Ronnie Sellers. Sellers and Ackley have worked together in various capacities over the course of their 35-year careers in the gift, stationery and book publishing industries. “Of all the artists I’ve worked with, no one compares to Peggy when it comes to originality, detail, composition, and overall quality of execution,” explained Sellers. “She is in a league all of her own and she understands what crafters want in the products they purchase.”

Peggy Jo Ackley is one of the most well-respected and prolific artists working today. Her designs have been reproduced on greeting cards, giftwrap, tabletop items, ornaments, rubber stamps and textile products. She has illustrated craft books, baby record books, and children’s books. Her Bitty Bear storybooks and activity books have been hugely popular for American Girl for more than 15 years. She conducts crafting workshops throughout the country and recently became the owner of Pink Ink Stamp Company.

Flora Bella is a 9″ x 9″, 96-page, softcover book featuring 88 hand-drawn illustrations that will be published in March 2016, and will retail for $15.95. It will be available in bookstores and gift shops nationwide and through Sellers Publishing’s Web-site, www.rsvp.com.

Sellers Publishing, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of books, calendars, greeting cards and journals. The company was cited for four consecutive years by Publishers Weekly for being among the fastest growing independent publishers in the country. It is located in South Portland, Maine and can be contacted at 800-625-3386 or by visiting their Web site at www.sellerspublishing.com.

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Sellers Publishing Introduces The Joy of Stitching

The Joy of Stitching (978-1-4162-4577-3; $19.95), a new book from Sellers Publishing, offers 38 projects that range from embroidered birds on a linen pillow, a design for a fun trolley car, and table linens decorated with simple yet elegant wildflowers, to a needlepoint watch band, a coin purse, and an iPad pouch.

Author Nina Sæther’s love of hand embroidery is obvious from the first page. She helps those who are new to the craft with 18 perfectly chosen quick and easy decorative stitches that feature step-by-step instructions accompanied by illustrations. Readers will put their new-found skills to use straight away on projects that are perfect for keepsakes or gifts. All the patterns are included to complete the projects.

Joy of Stitching_3DIn her introduction, Sæther presents comprehensive information on the materials and equipment needed, such as a hoop; advice on the basic techniques like transferring a design onto fabric; suggested fabric markers; and types of floss and yarn. She employs a variety of techniques, like cross stitches on stiff, open-weave canvasses, and back stitches on linen. Many of the designs are made on T-shirts and other store-bought items from bed linens to tablecloths, placemats, and napkins. Those with basic machine sewing skills will find useful bags, wonderful wallets, and plush linen pillows with zipper closures.

All the projects in this book have something in common: they are embroidered using quickly made stitches. None of the projects demand a lot of time.

Author Nina Granlund Sæther grew up in Asker, Norway, just outside Oslo. Her love and interest in embroidery, sewing, knit, and crochet has been a passion since she was a child. In 1987, Nina began her career in journalism as an editor at Norwegian Folk Art & Craft magazine (Norsk Husflid). Today, she is the editor in chief of House & Home magazine (Hus & Bolig), a magazine about houses and home design. Sæther is the author of Making Cushions and Pillows: 60 Cushions and Pillows to Sew, Stitch, Knit and Crochet, 978-1446304259.

The Joy of Stitching is a 8″ x 11″, 128-page, softcover book featuring 38 embroidery and needlework designs that will be published in March 2016, and will retail for $19.95. It will be available in bookstores and gift shops nationwide and through Sellers Publishing’s Web-site, www.rsvp.com.

Sellers Publishing, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of books, calendars, greeting cards and journals. The company was cited for four consecutive years by Publishers Weekly for being among the fastest growing independent publishers in the country. It is located in South Portland, Maine and can be contacted at 800-625-3386 or by visiting their Web site at www.sellerspublishing.com.

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Well Read, Well Fed ‐ A New Title Designed to Help Book Clubs Remain Both

A recent article in The New York Times estimated that more than 5.7 million people in the U.S. are active members of book clubs. While the focus of these groups is to share thoughts on a chosen literary selection, the reality is that they often evolve into informal dinner parties with a “bookish discussion,” and that is all part of the fun.

For anyone involved in the planning of a book group meeting, the two main items to consider are the book to be read and discussed and a menu for those in attendance. Well Read, Well Fed (978‐1‐4162‐4564‐3; $15.95), a new title from Sellers Publishing, offers suggested pairings for both, covering an entire year’s worth of meetings, with both the menus and suggested book titles matched with the appropriate season.

The more than 150 books suggested as monthly selections cover a wide range of genres, from fiction and short story collections, to plays, essays and poetry. All the titles are annotated and organized into themes, and were selected by the author, Marcia Brown, who says they “offer the delights of fine literature—sublime writing, a seductive narrative, or wit and wisdom passed down through the ages. These pleasures are good to share among friends.”

The twelve main dishes presented in the book are intended to be healthful and simple to prepare, and can be made a day ahead or in some cases, further in advance and frozen. “My book clubs have all had at least one vegetarian member and these days, it seems we are all questioning the right amount, if any, of meat we should consume. And because these are light meals before a largely sedentary evening, the menus do not include red meat and are vegetable or seafood‐based. You can always add or substitute meats or poultry if your group prefers,” said Brown.

WellRead_WellFed_3DWell Read, Well Fed is a 5.5″ x 7.75″, 160‐page, hardcover book that will be published in September, 2015, and will retail for $15.95. It will be available in bookstores and gift shops nationwide and through Sellers Publishing’s Web‐site, www.sellerspublishing.com.

Marcia F. Brown is the author of four poetry collections, including When We Invented Water (Moon Pie Press 2014) and What On Earth (Moon Pie Press 2010). As Poet Laureate for the City of Portland, Maine (2013‐2015) she edited the anthology, Port City Poems, Contemporary Poets Celebrate Portland, Maine (Maine Poetry Central 2013) which was a finalist for the 2014 Maine Literary Awards, and launched the Words Matter Visiting Poets Series presenting acclaimed poet Tony Hoagland at Portland’s Hannaford Hall in April 2015. Her work is widely published in literary journals and anthologies, including Garrison Keillor’s Good Poems, American Places (Penguin Books 2011). Her book of essays and food writing, Well Read, Well Fed ~ A Year of Great Reads and Simple Dishes for Book Groups will be published in Fall 2015. She resides in Cape Elizabeth, ME with her husband.

Sellers Publishing, Inc. is an award‐winning publisher of books, calendars, greeting cards and journals. The company was cited for four consecutive years by Publishers Weekly for being among the fastest growing independent publishers in the country. It is located in South Portland, Maine and can be contacted at 800‐625‐3386 or by visiting their Web site at www.sellerspublishing.com.

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Sellers Publishing Introduces New Craft Titles

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine—Sellers Publishing today introduced two new craft titles for fall 2015 ‐ Baby & Me Knits from author Celeste Young, and Yarn Happy from Norwegian author, Turid Lindeland. Both titles will be released in September, 2015, and will retail for $19.95 each.

Baby and Me_Knits_3DBaby & Me Knits (978‐1‐4162‐4541‐4) features 20 hand‐knit designs for every season and style. Knitters of all levels will find inspiration in author and new mom Celeste Young’s patterns — simple knit and purl textures that give way to subtle lace, cables, and stranded colorwork, each accompanied by clear instructions and how‐to photography. Young’s combination of modern, washable yarns and stitch patterns are sized for newborns through 24 months of age. The blankets, sweaters, and coordinating accessories for baby and mom are perfect for that keepsake knitted gift from a friend or family‐member.

“The patterns in this book are designed to work individually and in sets, perfect for creating heirlooms for your family or special gifts for an amazing parent and child,” said author Celeste Young. “I have left plenty of room for interpretation in my designs so that you can add your personal flair to them. Choose your own color scheme for the Sweet Berries set, for example, or knit simple or wildly striped socks and fingerless gloves from the Bright Stripe set, or increase your yarn gauge and repeat count on any of the baby blankets to create a full‐sized throw. It is my hope that Baby & Me Knits will introduce you to fun, new techniques and empower you to be creative as you make these sweet knitted pieces.”

Yarn Happy_3DYarn Happy, (978‐1‐4162‐4563‐6) offers readers 30 knit and crochet projects that represent the simple and clean design style that Scandinavia is known for. The designs are photographed in the dramatic Northwest region of Norway that inspired them, and include pattern charts and detailed instructions. Projects in the book include modern takes on traditional Norwegian knit designs, including socks, blankets, chair covers, crochet throws, and
more. Yarn Happy is designed for both for intermediate and experienced knitters, as well as fans of colorwork. Patterns include both US standard and metric measurements, and alternative yarns are included for each pattern.

Turid Lindeland’s inspiration for Yarn Happy came from an old sock she found in a crumbling hotel in Rosendal, Norway. Inspired by that old sock, and the neighboring glaciers called Folgefonna, with their dramatic icy colors and shapes, she has given these classic patterns an updated twist by employing modern color palettes. Some patterns are informed by the cool shades of ice and others by the summertime landscapes with their vibrant colors.

Yarn Happy is an 8 x 11 inch, 128 page, full‐color paperback book that will retail for $19.95 and Baby & Me Knits is a 8.5 x 10 inch, 128 page, full‐color paperback book that will retail for $19.95. Both titles will be available in bookstores and gift shops nationwide and through Sellers Publishing’s Web‐site, www.sellerspublishing.com.

Sellers Publishing, Inc. is an award‐winning publisher of books, calendars, greeting cards and journals. The company was cited for four consecutive years by Publishers Weekly for being among the fastest growing independent publishers in the country. It is located in South Portland, Maine and can be contacted at 800‐625‐3386 or by visiting their Web site at www.sellerspublishing.com.

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