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Reviewer's Choice
Don't Screw It Up!
Laura Lee
Reader's Digest Trade Publishing
44 South Broadway
White Plains, NY 10601
9781621450054 $19.99 www.rdtradepublishing.com
Enhanced with the occasional color diagram or illustration, Don't Screw It Up! Avoid 434 Goofs
to Save Time, Money, and Face is a humorously written yet eminently practical compendium of
tips, tricks, and techniques to deal with an immense variety of everyday situations. Topics
covered range from how to effectively use sunscreen, to protecting oneself from computer
viruses, preventing after-party hangovers, slicing bagels without injuring one's fingers, and even
how to avoid being overcharged at a hospital! "When you are admitted into the hospital, tell a
staff member that you want an itemized bill brought to you each day. Hospitals are required to do
this if you ask." Only a few pages highlighting the most common errors and problems are
devoted to each issue, but Don't Screw It Up! is overall an excellent resource to begin preparing
oneself for the foibles of daily life. Even a modern-day Renaissance man is unlikely to be
familiar with every piece of cautionary advice offered, making Don't Screw It Up! an excellent
giftbook for good-humored friends - or for high school graduates striking out on their own for the
first time!
Power Verbs
Michael Lawrence Faulkner
FT Press
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300
Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
978013158649, $22.99, www.ftpress.com
A word has power if lifted by the ones surrounding it. "Power Verbs for Presenters: Hundreds of
Verbs and Phrases to Pump Up Your Speeches and Presentations" is a guide for those who want
to empower their speech and allow it to more comprehensively grab the attention of listeners and
use it to sell whatever your product is and get them more involved in your pitch. A focus on the
power of the verb, "Power Verbs for Presenters" is a powerful and recommended read for anyone
whose sales pitch is just as important as their product, highly recommended.
Bright Light City
Larry Gragg
University Press of Kansas
2501 West 15th Street
Lawrence, KS 66049
9780700619030, $34.95, www.kansaspress.ku.edu
Gambling, entertainment, wild excess. "Bright Light City: Las Vegas in Popular Culture" seeks
to explore the nature of Sin City among its other countless celebrating and condemning names,
and how it has reflected on popular culture in return in the forms of books, movies, television,
and other mediums. From its history as a mob ruled town to a soulless monument to hedonism, to
the always ever present bright lights, "Bright Light City" is a fascinating look at how art imitates
life and life imitates it right back, highly recommended.
The Sketchnote Handbook, Video Edition
Mike Rohde
Peachpit Press
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300
Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
9780321885111, $39.99, www.peachpit.com
The Sketchnote Handbook, Video Edition: The Illustrated Guide to Visual Note Taking offers a
lovely guide to taking notes through pictures, pairing pictures and words together for maximum
impact. The process of note-taking is transformed through a process that is partially art, part
writing: this book and video step offers a step-by-step introduction to the art of sketchnotes,
teaching how to draw people, faces, and even ideas - even if you're not an artist. Pages packed
with visual examples offer the best way to get up and running using the sketchnote process,
making this a recommended for students, business people and any interested in streamlining and
enlivening their note-taking abilities.
The Secrets of Happy Families
Bruce Feiler
William Morrow
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
9780061778735, $25.99, www.harpercollins.com
The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter,
Go Out and Play, and Much More comes from an author who used his expertise as an
investigative reporter to seek information on how modern families come together in light of
digital media's preoccupations, surveying what cutting-edge techniques a variety of professionals
used with their own families. Then Bruce Feiler took these ideas home and tried them out on his
own wife and kids. Humor and wit blends with over 200 tested methods for making family life
more meaningful and fun - and because they come from real-world experiences, these secrets
easily translate to experiences any can enjoy. From the right way to have family dinner to
handling financial challenges from kids, this provides a wealth of lively insights perfect for any
general library catering to families.
Tattoo Bible Book 3
Superior Tattoo
Artkulture
c/o Wolfgang Publications
P.O. Box 223, Stillwater, MN 55082
9781935828754, $27.95, www.wolfpub.com
Book Three of the popular Superior Tattoo Bible series offers yet more examples of the best
tattoo artwork on the market, but differs from its predecessors in gathering designs from both old
and new schools of design thought. Over 350 images in black and white and color pack a survey
designed for a range of readers, from tattoo fans seeking art to create a design to those looking at
new trends and new talents in the tattoo art world. The result is packed with color and examples
of a range of styles, and will add to any collection where large-size, contemporary tattoo art
examples are of interest.
Risk
Arwen P. Mohun
The Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218-4363
9781421407906, $55.00, www.press.jhu.edu
Risk is almost unavoidable in daily lives, but how much risk is too much risk? "Risk:
Negotiating Safety in American Society" discusses risk in American life and its relationship with
capitalism in deciding who faces the necessary risks of business and life. By trying to better
evaluate the risk present in everyday life and in many professions in the industrial sector,
Professor of History Arwen P. Mohun presents a scholarly analysis of the development of risk
management in its successes and setbacks in recent decades. Also analyzing the social culture of
risks, as well as dividing the risks down into risks of nature, industry, and consumerism, "Risk"
is a fascinating exploration of culture, history, and mankind's tenuous grasp on saving itself from
accidents.
All in the Family
Sharon Graham Niederhaus & John L. Graham
Taylor Trade Publishing
c/o Rowman and Littlefield
4501 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 200
Lanham, MD 20706
9781589798021, $16.95, www.rowman.com
The nuclear family is falling back to what may be more traditional family. "All in the Family: A
Practical Guide to Successful Multigenerational Living" discusses the recent rise in parents living
with their parents and other issues that have come with the decline of the surge of prosperity in
the second half of the twentieth century. With advice on the personal issues that come from this
return to the family house and many generations, including the concepts of privacy, raising
children, and the often unspoken benefits, "All in the Family" is well worth considering for those
who want to better understand this new normal.
The Social Issues Shelf
Portraits of Promise
Michael Sadowski
Harvard Education Press
8 Story Street, 1st floor
Cambridge, MA 02138
9781612505169, $26.95, www.harvardeducationpress.org
Immigrants come to America to give their children a better chance at life, and sometimes these
children exceed their parents expectations. "Portraits of Promise: Voices of Successful Immigrant
Students" discusses the surge of the immigrant presence in American schools and how so many
immigrants drive themselves and their children to succeed, and the unique culture that has
formed among these immigrants. Presenting many students and their stories of drive to succeed
in this aspect of education, their stories prove inspirational and uplifting, as well as concerning
about the many obstacles these individuals still face in their journey to a better life. "Portraits of
Promise" is a core addition to any educational studies and social issues collection, highly
recommended.
The Philosophy Shelf
Applied Ethics
Peter Bowden
Tilde University Press
c/o International Publishers Marketing
22841 Quicksilver Drive
Dulles, VA 20166
www.internationalpubmarket.com
9780734611499, $59.95, www.amazon.com
Ethics, also known as moral philosophy, is a branch of philosophy that involves systematizing,
defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct. Applied Ethics is the
philosophical examination, from a moral standpoint, of particular issues in private and public life
that are matters of moral judgment. It is thus the attempts to use philosophical methods to
identify the morally correct course of action in various fields of human life. Bioethics, for
example, is concerned with identifying the correct approach to matters such as euthanasia, or the
allocation of scarce health resources, or the use of human embryos in research. Environmental
ethics is concerned with questions such as the duties or duty of 'whistleblowers' to the general
public as opposed to their loyalty to their employers. Knowledgeably compiled and deftly edited
by Peter Bowden (Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of Sydney),
"Applied Ethics: Strengthening Ethical Practices" is a 262-page compendium comprised of
twenty-one informed and informative articles (chapters) covering a wide range of practical
ethical issues cogently organized into two major sections: 'The ethical framework' and 'Ethics in
the disciplines'. Superbly presented, "Applied Ethics: Strengthening Ethical Practices" is
especially recommended for academic course curriculums in Ethics, as well as a core addition to
community and academic library Philosophy & Ethics reference collections and supplemental
reading lists.
Plant-Thinking
Michael Marder
Columbia University Press
61 West 62nd St., NY, NY 10023-7015
http://cup.columbia.edu
9780231161251, $29.50, www.amazon.com
Vegetal, the adjectival form of the word vegetable. While a great deal has been written
concerning the philosophy underlying vegetarianism and the rejection of the human consumption
of animals, In "Plant-Thinking: A Philosophy of Vegetal Life", Michael Marder (Ikerbasque
Research Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of the Basque Country, Spain)
presents the non-cognitive, non-ideational, and non-imagistic mode of thinking proper to plants.
Thoughtful, thought-provoking, and occasionally iconoclastic, "Plant-Thinking" is deftly
organized into two major sections ('Vegetal Anti-Metaphysics' and 'Vegetal Existentiality'),
"Plant-Thinking" is a superbly presented seminal work. Of special note is Professor Marder's
'Epilogue: The Ethical Offshoots of Plant-Thinking'. Enhanced with copious notes, a list of cited
works, and a comprehensive index, "Plant-Thinking" is a highly recommended addition to
personal and academic library Contemporary Philosophy reference collections and supplemental
reading lists.
The Library Science Shelf
The Librarian's Nitty-Gritty Guide to Social Media
Laura Solomon
ALA Editions
c/o American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
9780838911600, $52.00, www.alastore.ala.org
Social media grows ever more important in our society, and librarians aren't left out of this
growth. "The Librarian's Nitty-Gritty Guide to Social Media" discusses how librarians can use
social media more effectively in today's society, taking notes on what to adapt to new media and
what to dump. With specific advice for Facebook, for Twitter, LinkedIn, and other websites,
managing one's online reputation and place in media, Laura Solomon presents a wise and sage
addition that belongs in the reference collections of any modern librarian. "The Librarian's
Nitty-Gritty Guide to Social Media" is an absolute must for any librarian trying to adapt their
library for Web 2.0, highly recommended.
Collaboration in Libraries and Learning Environments
Maxine Melling and Margaret Weaver
Facet
9781856048583, $105.99, www.facetpublishing.co.uk
Teamwork is a vital element in many environments, especially in library education.
"Collaboration in Libraries and Learning Environments" discusses the role of libraries in higher
education and their role in this shifting environment. Support is the primary aspect of man
libraries in higher education now, and with the advent and advancement of internet methods,
libraries must be on the ever cutting edge to reach out to their patrons. With advice on how to
build these services when it's unsure what the next year will bring, understanding the needs of the
student, leadership within the library, working with other libraries, collaboration, and much
more. With a special focus on Canadian libraries, "Collaboration in Libraries and Learning
Environments" is a strongly recommended read for library science collections, not to be
missed.
The Fiction Shelf
In the Garden of Stone
Susan Tekulve
Hub City Press
186 W. Main Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
9781891885211, $17.95, www.hubcity.org
From a small town, one has no idea where life will take them. "In The Garden of Stone" is a
familial saga from Susan Tekulve, who tells a story starting a small West Virginian mining town
as a teenaged girl finds her swept up by an act of heroism and the hero who performs it and takes
her away from the small town. All does not follow well, as Tekulve crafts a story of drama of a
small town girl in a whole new world. "In the Garden of Stone" is a strong addition to literary
historical fiction collections, highly recommended.
Riders of Lost Creek
Louis L'Amour
Gale
c/o Cengage Learning, Inc.
200 First Stamford Place
Stamford, CT 06902
9781432826260, $25.95, www.cengage.com
The race to claim the west was filled with treachery. "Riders of Lost Creek" is a western novel
following Lance Kilkenny as he rushes to pay back a debt to his friend Mort Davis. In a three
way claim on a piece of land with bandits roaming about as well, Kilkenny finds that the
resolution to the conflict may not be achievable through a fast draw alone. "Riders of Lost Creek"
is an excellent classic western novel, originally published in West Magazine in 1947.
From the Kitchen of Half Truth
Maria Goodin
Sourcebooks Inc.
1935 Brookdale Road, #139
Naperville, IL 60563
9781402279485, $14.99, www.sourcebooks.com
Truth can be painful, especially when lies pass so much easier. "From the Kitchen of Half Truth"
is a novel from Maria Goodin, who crafts a relationship that many will relate to. Meg struggles
with the endless barrage of lies from her mother. But as a terminal illness makes her mothers life
grows short... she seeks to finally get answers from her mother, before it's too late, and why lies
are so often tempting in the first place. "From the Kitchen of Half Truth" is an enticing addition
to literary fiction collections, not to be missed.
Gloryland
Shelton Johnson
Sierra Club Books
85 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
9781578051755, $14.95, www.sierraclubbooks.org
A place to belong is vital to our completeness. "Gloryland" is a novel from Shelton Johnson
following a lost soul born into the Reconstruction south. Elijah Yancy is a young African
American man with no love for the South Carolina he grows up in, and travels to the expanding
west in hopes of finding something to belong to, joining the U.S. Calvary of the era, seeing his
way through a tumultuous life. "Gloryland" is an enticing read of living life and looking for that
spiritual bond that holds us all together.
Camp Redemption
Raymond L. Atkins
Mercer University Press
1400 Coleman Avenue
Macon, GA 31207-0001
9780881464269, $25.00, www.mupress.org
Hope is ever the purpose of redemption. "Camp Redemption" is a novel following Early and Ivy
Willingham, the curious owners of Camp Redemption, a Bible camp that just was just forced to
close...but people still come to them with desires to find that second chance at life. When another
religious group with a more serious look on sinners, they struggle to keep their property as they
employ less than Christian means. "Camp Redemption" is an enticing story of every day people
finding their purpose in a life already scarred.
Living Together
Gloria Whelan
Wayne State University Press
The Leonard N. Simons Building
4809 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201-1309
9780814338964, $18.95, http://wsupress.wayne.edu
In the silence of the country, human nature can be seen so much clearer. "Living Together" is a
collection of short stories with one novella from Gloria Whelan, who uses prose to explore the
nature of humanity and our unique bonds we find as we move through these poignant spots
throughout our world and our country. "Living Together" is a strong addition to any
contemporary literary fiction collection, highly recommended.
Nowhere is a Place
Bernice L. McFadden
Akashic Books
PO Box 1456
New York, NY 10009
9781617751318, $15.95, www.akashicbooks.com
Someplace, anyplace is often all we seek for ourselves. "Nowhere is a Place" is a novel from
Bernice L. McFadden, as she tells of the lost soul Sherry, who wants nothing more than to find
family and belonging in a world where there seems to be no such thing. With a good dose of
poignancy about life and finding the wisdom of the world for ourselves, "Nowhere is a Place" is
a fine addition to modern literary fiction collections.
The American Sun & Wind Moving Picture Company
Jay Neugeboren
Texas Tech University Press
PO Box 41037
Lubbock, TX 79409-1037
9780896727793, $24.95, www.ttupress.org
With the advent of the silent moving picture, many sought to make their fortunes in the new
media. "The American Sun & Wind Moving Picture Company" is a novel from Jay Neugeboren,
who tells the story of a couple from Jersey and how from their families and then out on their
own, they embark on the whirlwind world of early Hollywood where everything is new and
curious. "The American Sun & Wind Moving Picture Company" is an enticing novel for anyone
who is a fan of early Hollywood.
Mushroom Satori
Joseph Szimhart
Aperture
547 West 27th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001
9780985002695, $15.99, www.aperture.org
Lost and looking for answers can often leave us with many curious questions about our life and
what we seek out of it. "Mushroom Satori" is a novel from Joseph Szimhart following Jake, a
young man plagued by crises of faith and joins an odd Buddhist sect, only to cope with the reality
years later that there was some evil dwelling behind it. "Mushroom Satori" is an enticing novel of
spirituality and facing the mistakes we have chosen in the past.
Prelude, A Novel
Helen Taylor Davidson
Peter E. Randall Publisher
PO Box 4726, Portsmouth, NH 03802
9781931807807, $24.95, www.PERPublisher.com
Life in the nineteenth century was so very different to the world as we know it. "Prelude, A
Novel: & The 1854 Diary of Adeline Elizabeth Hoe" is a unique blend of history, autobiography,
and creativity. Author Helen Taylor Davidson draws upon the real-life diary of Adeline Hoe as
the source for this involving novel. A fascinating glimpse into everyday life of the period,
"Prelude, A Novel & The 1854 Diary of Adeline Elizabeth Hoe" is a choice addition to historical
fiction and autobiography collections.
Innocence
Louis B. Jones
Counterpoint Press
1919 Fifth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710-1916
9781619020665, $14.95, www.counterpointpress.com
To be thrust away from the Parish late in life brings one to a very strange state. "Innocence"
follows John, as he leaves his parish for a secular life, but still holding his faith in high regard.
Sheltered from the world, he has never had romance, so when Thalia invites herself into his life
and offers him new challenges in life that may wisen him to the worldly nature in all its forms,
John finds that learning the world can bring the faith in many ways. "Innocence" is a charming
and worm twist of romance with a strong message.
Do Over
Shannon Guymon
Cedar Fort, Inc.
2373 West 700 South
Springville, Utah 84663
9781462111541, $13.99, www.cedarfort.com
How many chances do you give love before giving it up entirely? "Do Over" is a romance novel
from Shannon Guymon tells of Trey, a man who has been barraged with the failure of love.
When his friends toss him another girl, he gives it a go...but it seems destined for disaster unless
they can both realize there should be such a thing as second chances. "Do Over" is a fun and
enticing read that shouldn't be overlooked, highly recommended.
The Albino Album
Chavisa Woods
Seven Stories Press
140 Watts Street
New York, NY 10013
9781609804763, $19.95, www.sevenstories.com
One person's terrorist is another's crusader. "The Albino Album" is an original novel from
Chavisa Woods as she presents the wanderings of a lost girl whose life brings her up against the
cruel individuals who would only breed albino animals, and other bizarre individuals who would
stand in her way. Exploring the many topics of the modern way that invokes the surreality of old
fairy tales, "The Albino Album" is a fun and much recommended addition to literary fiction
collections.
Take the Trophy & Run
Gail Sattler
B&H Publishing Group
127 Ninth Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37234-0143
9781433677298, $14.99, www.bhpublishinggroup.com
How much is fame worth in a small term? "Take the Trophy & Run" is a Christian novel
following craft shop owner Amber Weathersby as she struggles with the local gardening club for
her own failure at gardening, although not for lack of trying. Tensions worsen as her prized
garden gnome is stolen, and she is forced to chase it down...and deal with the pressures of love at
the same time. "Take the Trophy & Run" is an enticing pick for fans of Christian romance,
recommended.
Galaxy Press
7051 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 200
Hollywood, CA 90028
www.galaxypress.com
Before he became famous as the founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard was a master
storyteller during the age of Pulp Magazines. He wrote memorable, timeless yarns in just about
every literary genre the pulps had to offer. Two of his 'time lost' stories from the pulp magazine
era are now reprinted (with original cover art) and available for an appreciative new generation of
readers. "Gun Boss of Tumbleweed" (9781592122745, $9.95) is a superbly written western
originally published in the April 1949 issue of 'Thrilling Western'. "Twenty Fathoms Down"
(9781592122516, $9.95) is a riveting yarn of undersea salvage and was published in the
September 1934 issue of 'Five Novels'. An outstanding feature of the Galaxy Press 'Stories from
the Golden Age' series showcasing Hubbard's literary accomplishments is the inclusion in each
title a Glossary and two articles: 'L. Ron Hubbard in the golden Age of Pulp Fiction' and 'The
Stories from the Golden Age'. Anyone who enjoys these 'time lost classics' Hubbard stories from
the pulp magazine era should visit the Galaxy Press web site at www.galaxypress.com for a
complete listing of their available titles.
The Computer Shelf
Core Java: Volume II - Advanced Features, ninth edition
Cay S. Horstmann & Gary Cornell
Prentice Hall Professional
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300
Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
www.mcp.com
9780137081608, $59.99, www.amazon.com
Java is a general-purpose, concurrent, class-based, object-oriented computer programming
language that is specifically designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible. It
is intended to let application developers "write once, run anywhere" (WORA), meaning that code
that runs on one platform does not need to be recompiled to run on another. Java applications are
typically compiled to bytecode (class file) that can run on any Java virtual machine (JVM)
regardless of computer architecture. Java is, as of 2012, one of the most popular programming
languages in use, particularly for client-server web applications, with a reported 10 million users.
Now in a completely updated and significantly expanded ninth edition, "Core Java, Volume
II--Advanced Features" by Java experts Cay S. Horstmann and Gary Cornell is a 1152 page
compendium specifically designed to teach Java users to create effective software with streams,
files, regular xpressions, as well as XML, networking database programming facilities,
JNDI/LDAP directory integration, internationalizations, advanced swing techniques, JavaBeans
components, web services, advanced platform security features, annotations, distributed objects,
native methods, and a great deal more. Comprehensive in scope and thoroughly 'user friendly' in
practice, "Core Java, Volume II--Advanced Features" is also available in a Kindle edition (46437
KB; B00BNA1SHA; Digital List $47.99; Amazon Kindle $26.39).
Windows PowerShell 3.0
Ed Wilson
Microsoft Press
c/o O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
1005 Gravenstein, Hwy N.
Sebastopol, CA 95472-2811
97807356663398, $54.99, www.oreilly.com
Automation is very much important to keeping modern technological systems running efficiently.
"Windows PowerShell 3.0: Step By Step" is a complete and comprehensive manual for those
who want to get the most out of the most recent revision of this Microsoft program focused on
more efficient automation of the Windows-driven systems. Chapters include vital advice on
managing systems remotely, creating efficient scripts, running multiple programs, using
concurrence with other Windows-based programs, debugging, and much more. Also contained
within the book's purchase are downloadable practice files in making the program run more
smoothly and an e-book version. "Windows PowerShell 3.0" is a vital addition for program
developers who want to master this program to its fullest extent.
Core Data, updated edition
Marcus S. Zarra
Pragmatic Programmers
P.O. Box 293325
Lewisville, TX 75029-3325
9781937785086, $33.00, www.pragprog.com
Data is the currency of technology, and managing it is key for any successful application. "Core
Data: Data Storage and Management for iOS, OS X, and iCloud" is a guide for programmers on
the concept of persistent data with a focus on the Apple platforms that are becoming increasingly
popular. With advice on using this concept for app creation, making cross platform stuff work,
this updated edition of the guide touches on using the newest tricks introduced in the most up to
date releases of the operating systems. "Core Data" is a must for any programmer who wants to
round out their toolbox more comprehensively, recommended.
OpenGL Insights
Patrick Cozzi & Christophe Riccio, Editors
CRC Press
6000 NW Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300
Boca Raton, FL 33487
9781439893760, $79.95, www.crcpress.com
OpenGL Insights: OpenGL, OpenGL ES, and WebGL community experiences gathers writings
from developers, researchers and educators and provides techniques for intermediate and
advanced Open GL development. The latest techniques for the Open GL APIs provides a blend
of best practices and problem-solving techniques, considering functions from performance to
profiling and framework design. An enclosed poster details the OpenGL pipeline while source
code and demos are supporting details on an accompanying website, making Open GL Insights a
fine compendium of tested approaches and facts perfect for technical programmer computer
reference libraries.
CompTIA Security+ Rapid Review (Exam SY0-301)
Michael Gregg
Microsoft Press
c/o O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
1005 Gravenstein, Hwy N.
Sebastopol, CA 95472-2811
9780735666856, $29.99, www.microsoftpress.com
CompTIA Security+ Rapid Review (Exam SY0-301) covers the exam's objective and approach,
and provides a 'rapid review' format that lends to quick self-testing and easy absorption of basic
exam questions. From network security and vulnerabilities to compliance and identity
management, this compliments more in-depth coverages by providing a quicker format for easy
self-testing. The author is an expert on cyber security and networking, and here provides an
exceptional format and approach to acing the CompTIA Security test.
CSS3: The Missing Manual, third edition
David Sawyer McFarland
O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
1005 Gravenstein, Hwy N.
Sebastopol, CA 95472-2811
9781449325947, $34.99, www.oreilly.com
CSS3: The Missing Manual has been fully revised and now appears in its third updated edition to
cover HTML5. It teaches all the basics and the latest best practices to web designers working
with CSS3, applying real-world tested design practices, showing how to create lively pages and
layouts, and teaching the basics of putting together websites for mobile, desktop or tablet uses
alike. It's quite simply a 'must' for any CSS3 user.
Database Administration, second edition
Craig S. Mullins
Addison-Wesley
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300
Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
9780321822949, $59.99, www.awprofessional.com
The second updated edition of Database Administration: The Complete Guide to DBA Practices
and Procedures is a pick for any advanced holding strong in database management, and is packed
with best practices and solutions for any database platform. The latest best practices and
techniques apply to all administration efforts, from creating database environments to data
integrity and compliance. It also adds new coverage of "Big Data", cloud computing, and
NoSQL. From individuals learning database administration basics to managers running DBA
groups, this packs in best practices and the latest tips for handling data breaches and issues, and
continues to be a 'must' for any collection.
Learn You Some Erlang for Great Good!
Fred Hebert
No Starch Press
38 Ringold Street
San Francisco, CO 94103-4403
9781593274351, $49.95, www.nostarchpress.com
Learn You Some Erlang for Great Good! A Beginner's Guide tackles the complexities and
challenges of Erlang and pairs fun illustrations and a casual approach with foundation techniques
for building applications, common data structures, and more. Erlang offers concurrence, plus a
unique approach to fault tolerance and provides programmers with many benefits - let
surprisingly few guides teach the basics of this language and how to put it into action. Chapters
cover everything from testing applications and storing data to understanding Erlang's unorthodox
structure and programming techniques. Programmers with foundation skills new to the Erlang
environment will find this the perfect starting place!
The Gaming Shelf
Treat Your Poker Like A Business
Dusty Schmidt
Cardoza Publishing
5473 South Eastern Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89119
www.cardozapub.com
9781580423116, $24.95, www.amazon.com
Every poker player who ever watched a televised tournament has thought at one time or another
that 'I could beat those guys!". "Treat Your Poker Like A Business" by poker professional Dusty
Schmidt is a 187 page compendium of practical advice and instruction on how any poker player
confident in their own gaming skills can turn their part time hobby into a full time (and
profitable) career. Poker players will learn the strategies and tactics of successfully managing
their bankrolls, as well as rationalize variance, play more tables, move up in stakes, avoid tilt,
create new sources of revenue, and ultimately make a living as a professional gambler. Of special
note are the final two pages of 'Inspiration for a Better Life' quotes. Thoroughly 'user friendly' and
offering sound, experience-based insights, "Treat Your Poker Like A Business" is a 'must read'
instructional guide and reference for anyone giving serious consideration for becoming a
professional poker player.
Bolt Action: Armies of the United States
Massimo Torriani
Osprey Publishing
4402 - 23rd Street, Suite 219
Long Island City, NY 11101-5058
9781780960876, $24.95, www.ospreypublishing.com
Bolt Action: Armies of the United States provides a fine supplement to Bolt Action for players of
the war game and provides all the information needed on the military forces of the U.S. Players
can choose from different troop types from tanks to Marine raiders and can build a US force to
fight in virtually any war scenario using this all-encompassing guide. Army lists and theatre
selectors accompany color photos, detailed rules, and team specifics, making this a powerful
wargamer's reference.
Card Play Technique, updated edition
Victor Mollo & Nico Gardener
Master Point Press
331 Douglas Avenue
Toronto, ON, Canada, M5M 1H2
9781897106976, $22.95, www.masterpointpress.com
There's a luck element to cards, but you can alter luck. "Card Play Technique: Or the Art of
Being Lucky" is a guide for those who want to ratchet up their card game to the next level and
make luck work for them instead of just praying for the right hand to come up. Filled cover to
cover with advisory and advice on making the most out of the hand one's dealt, this updated
edition of a famous guide has timeless knowledge, making "Card Play Technique" a must for
bridge players everywhere.
The Architecture Shelf
The White House
Patrick Phillips-Schrock
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
www.mcfarlandpub.com
9780786471522, $75.00, www.amazon.com
The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United
States, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, D.C. It has been the
residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800. The house was designed by
Irish-born James Hoban, and built between 1792 and 1800 of white-painted Aquia Creek
sandstone in the Neoclassical style. When Thomas Jefferson moved into the house in 1801, he
(with architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe) expanded the building outward, creating two
colonnades that were meant to conceal stables and storage. In 1814, during the War of 1812, the
mansion was set ablaze by the British Army in the Burning of Washington, destroying the
interior and charring much of the exterior. Reconstruction began almost immediately, and
President James Monroe moved into the partially reconstructed Executive Residence in October
1817. Construction continued with the addition of the South Portico in 1824 and the North in
1829. Because of crowding within the executive mansion itself, President Theodore Roosevelt
had all work offices relocated to the newly constructed West Wing in 1901. Eight years later,
President William Howard Taft expanded the West Wing and created the first Oval Office which
was eventually moved as the section was expanded. The third-floor attic was converted to living
quarters in 1927 by augmenting the existing hip roof with long shed dormers. A newly
constructed East Wing was used as a reception area for social events; Jefferson's colonnades
connected the new wings. East Wing alterations were completed in 1946, creating additional
office space. By 1948, the house's load-bearing exterior walls and internal wood beams were
found to be close to failure. Under Harry S. Truman, the interior rooms were completely
dismantled and a new internal load-bearing steel frame constructed inside the walls. Once this
work was completed, the interior rooms were rebuilt. Today, the White House Complex includes
the Executive Residence, West Wing, East Wing, the Eisenhower Executive Office Building -
the former State Department, which now houses offices for the President's staff and the Vice
President - and Blair House, a guest residence. Very highly recommended for personal,
community, and academic library Architectural Studies reference collections, "The White House:
An Illustrated Architectural History" by Patrick Phillips-Schrock is a profusely illustrated 224
page compendium the architectural evolution and interior design features beginning with the first
presidential home in New York City and Philadelphia (1789-1800) and then the White House in
Washington D.C. from its creation and down to the present day.
Actar-D
151 Grand Street, 5th floor
New York, NY 10013
www.actar-d.com
Hanif Kara and Andreas Georgoulias are the editors of INTERDISCIPLINARY DESIGN: NEW
LESSONS FROM ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING (9788415391081, $34.95) presents
research and discussions surrounding the perception of architects and engineers as designers, and
the approaches used to support this vision. Technology has changed both approaches and
disciplines - and this analysis explores an experimental survey of interdisciplinary design led by a
course at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Chapters consider overlaps in processes, gaps
between disciplines of architecture and engineering, and how changing technology is affecting
the relationship between both. Highly recommended for any advanced architectural holding. Also
highly recommended is Craig Ward's POPULAR LIES ABOUT GRAPHIC DESIGN
(9788415391357, $16.95), which comes from an award-winning designer who identifies and
refutes popular lies in the field of graphic design. Ten years of industry experience lend to
discussions of everything from the validity of design education to client relationships and the
changing world of graphic design as a whole. Students and working graphic designers alike will
find it informative and revealing, challenging popular assumptions in the industry. THE
SNIPER'S LOG: AN ARCHITECTURAL PERSPECTIVE OF GENERATION-X
(9788492861224, $39.95) by Alejandro Zaera-Polo gathers texts written by Zaera-Polo since
1986, and blends biographical insights with considerations of the processes that influence an
architect's direction. The notes take the form of a log of events written for the purpose of
accumulating experience to influence future endeavors, and provides a fine blending of
experience and observation perfect for architectural insights.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
Faeryland
John Matthews
With art by Matt Dangler
Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
115 West 18th Street, 6th floor
New York, NY 10011
9781419706738 $27.50 www.abramsbooks.com
Faeryland: The Secret World of the Hidden Ones is an extravagantly gorgeous illustrated
hardcover tour of myths and legends about the enigmatic, magical creatures commonly called
faeries. Some pages feature delicate, removable paper parts, such as a hypothetical invitation to
the court of Oberon and Titania, making Faeryland unsuited for rambunctuous young children or
the wear and tear of a public library collection. Yet fantasy lovers of all walks of life will enjoy
the beautiful color artwork, the recounting of many different cultural traditions concerning the
Fair Folk, and the retold legends. Faeryland is a wonderful book for fantasy lovers from all walks
of life to browse, and makes a most delightful gift!
The Fallen
Chris Digiuseppi & Mke Force
Health Communications, Inc.
3201 S.W. 15th Street
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442-8190
9780757317132, $14.95, www.hcibooks.com
The sin of murder can unleash an apocalypse on the world. "The Fallen" is a novel following
Lieutenant Alan Crane and his adviser on the topics of the supernatural, Michael Simmons, as
they find four unusual deaths connected to a very dangerous prophecy that could end up with
many more in their lives turning up dead. "The Fallen" is a must for those seeking suspenseful,
contemporary dark fantasy, much recommended.
How to Raise & Keep a Dragon
John Topsell
Barrons
250 Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788
9780764165757, $18.99, www.barronseduc.com
How to Raise & Keep a Dragon comes in a new enlarged edition with a poster inside and makes
for a fine gift for any who appreciate dragon artwork, themes, and characters. It comes from
dragon scholar John Topsell, and offers all the whimsical and colorful fantasy instruction on how
to select and acquire an available dragon, from hatching a dragon egg and training and riding to
showing a dragon in competition. With its many lively, colorful illustrations, this makes for a
lovely gift for any age reader fascinated by dragons and the culture surrounding them.
Zombies Don't Forgive
Rusty Fischer
Medallion Press, Inc.
100 South River Street
Aurora, IL 60506
9781605426365, $9.99, www.medallionpress.com
You don't miss that pulse until it's gone. "Zombies Don't Forgive" is a novel of zombies, as a
zombie apocalypse strikes Barracuda Bay, and a lightning strike leave Maddy without the need to
breath but otherwise okay. Escaping with two of her friends, she finds that she still has purpose
even without the need of a heartbeat, with revenge in her mind for an old living grudge.
"Zombies Don't Forgive" is a fun read that will be hard to put down for fans of original young
adult fiction.
The Biography Shelf
The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks
Jeanne Theoharis
Beacon Press
25 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-2892
9780807050477 $27.95 www.beacon.org
Historian Jeanne Theoharis presents The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks is an in-depth
biography of the woman whose refusal to sit at the back of a bus sparked a civil rights revolution.
Though Rosa Parks is sometimes portrayed in media as being quiet and demure, The Rebellious
Life reveals such fabrications for what they are in the wake of Parks' long history of service with
the NAACP, her work for the Montgomery bus boycott, and her efforts in support of civil rights
from championing Congressman John Conyers to working with Black Panther advocates. Her
commitment to promoting racial equality never wavered despite personal financial hardship and
endless death threats. Notes and an index round out this inspiring biography of a champion and a
crusader, highly recommended especially for public and college library collections.
Ernest Mansfield (1862-1924)
Susan Barr, et al.
Akademika Publishing
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 Northeast 58th Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97213
www.isbs.com
9788232100200, $64.00, www.amazon.com
Collaboratively written by the team of Ernest Mansfield biographer Susan Barr, Spitsbergen gold
rush expert David Newman, and Nelson, BC, Canadian local historian Greg Nesteroff, "Ernest
Mansfield (1862-1924): Gold - or I'm a Dutchman" is the fascinating story of a flamboyant and
charismatic man who sought the ultimate gold strike in a variety of places around the world
while authoring books, poetry, and newspaper articles. Informed, informative, and superlatively
written, this detailed biography is nicely enhanced with the inclusion of period photos and maps
as his history traverses New Zealand (c. 1878-1897), Australia (1897 and 1914), Canada
(1898-1901); England (1904-1924); Svalbard, Norway (1904-1913). Of special note are the
chapters 'Ernest's literary and musical endeavors' and 'Ernest's personality - Was he a dreamer or
a swindler?'. A truly remarkable life lived out in equally remarkable circumstances, "Ernest
Mansfield (1862-1924)" is highly recommended reading and would prove a welcome addition to
academic and community library collections.
Fernando Alonso
Toba Singer
University Press of Florida
University of Florida
15 Northwest 15th Street
Gainesville, FL 32611-2079
www.upf.com
9780813044026, $28.00, www.amazon.com
Fernando Alonso (b. 17 December 1914 in Havana, Cuba) is the subject of "Fernando Alonso:
The Father of Cuban Ballet", a 240 page detailed description and analysis of Alonso's influence
and impact upon the ballet as performed in Cuba. Of special note is the list of prominent ballet
related figures ranging from Aurora Bosch to Grettel Morejon in the section called 'Recuerdos
(Recollections). Enhanced with eight appendices, a chronology, extensive notes, an impressive
bibliography, and a comprehensive index, "Fernando Alonso: The Father of Cuban Ballet" is a
seminal work of scholarship that is very highly recommended for academic library "History of
Ballet" reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Gunfighter in Gotham
Robert K. DeArment
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive
Norman, OK 73069
9780806142630, $29.95, www.oupress.com
A bit of old west veteran knowledge can serve well in the big city. "Gunfighter in Gotham: Bat
Masterson's New York City Years" seeks to explore the legend of Bat Masterson, who after being
known as the deadly sheriff of Dodge City, came to New York City with very different intent and
life in the city, becoming involved in professional boxing and as a sports writer. An intriguing
biography looking at the man behind the legend finding some place where he's not facing bullets,
"Gunfighter in Gotham" is a fascinating and much recommended biography.
Etched in Clay
Andrea Cheng
Lee & Low Books
95 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
9781600604515, $17.95, www.leeandlow.com
In a world where reading was outlawed, one man found the will in defiance and found something
of artistry. "Etched in Clay: The Life of Dave, Enslaved Potter and Poet" is a look at the history
of a South Carolinian slave who learned how to read, became renown for his skill with pottery,
and began signing is work with poetry and artwork, facing retaliation in the antebellum south for
the simple crime of expression. "Etched in Clay" is a fascinating biography.
One Woman in a Hundred
Mary Sue Welsh
University of Illinois Press
1325 South Oak Street
Champaign, IL 61820-6975
9780252037368, $35.00, www.press.uillinois.edu
Breaking barriers of sex, a love of music let her flourish for decades. "One Woman in a Hundred:
Edna Phillips and the Philadelphia Orchestra" is a biography of Edna Phillips as author Mary Sue
Welsh digs deep to tell the story of the first woman to join a major American orchestra as she
was added to the ensemble of the Philadelphia Orchestra in 1930 at the age of 23. Her talents
allowed her to gain respect in the face of hazing and sexism throughout. "One Woman in a
Hundred" is a moving read of one woman doing what she loves and making her mark in history
because of it.
The Inventor and the Tycoon
Edward Ball
Doubleday
c/o The Random House Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
9780385525756, $29.95, www.doubleday.com
THE INVENTOR AND THE TYCOON: A GILDED AGE MURDER AND THE BIRTH OF
MOVING PICTURES provides a powerful historical biography centering on the relationship
between a murderer who invented the movies - one Eadweard Muybridge - and a robber baron
who built the railroad - tycoon Leland Stanford. Both were obsessed by different goals - and over
a hundred and thirty years ago both experienced personal disasters. Muybridge turned into a
killer when he discovered the child borne by his young wife was not his, and his patron financed
a dream that would change the face of the American West. THE INVENTOR AND THE
TYCOON reads like fiction but holds all the drama and tension of nonfiction, making it a top
pick for history, biography and general lending collections alike.
Coolidge
Amity Shlaes
HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
9780061967553, $35.00, www.harpercollins.com
COOLIDGE follows the life and times of one Calvin Coolidge, who served as president from
1923-1929 and never rated highly in the polls. History recalls his service as preceding the Great
Depression: this biography considers the era which marked Coolidge's tenure, considering social
and political events which led to our modern way of life, from the rise of American cars to the
era when the federal deficit was replaced with a surplus. Coolidge's choices involved some of the
most controversial issues of his era, from reigning in public-sector unions and uncontrolled
government spending practices to tackling new special interest forces. The blend of personal and
political insights makes this a favored pick for American history and biography collections
alike.
The Christian Studies Shelf
Focusing On The Message
A.B. du Toit, editor
Protea Boekhuis
c/o International Publishers Marketing
22841 Quicksilver Drive
Dulles, VA 20166
www.internationalpubmarket.com
9781869192594, $31.00, www.amazon.com
Hermeneutics is the art of text interpretation. Traditional hermeneutics is the study of the
interpretation of written texts, especially texts in the areas of literature, religion and law. A type
of traditional hermeneutic is biblical hermeneutics which concerns the study of the interpretation
of the Bible. In religious studies and social philosophy, hermeneutics is the study of the theory
and practice of interpretation. The terms exegesis and hermeneutics have been used
interchangeably. However, hermeneutics is a more widely defined discipline of interpretation
theory, because it includes the entire framework of the interpretive process, encompassing
written, verbal, and nonverbal communication. Exegesis, on the other hand, focuses primarily on
written text. Knowledgeably compiled and deftly edited by New Testament scholar Andre du
Toit, "Focusing on the Message: New Testament Hermeneutics, Exgesis and Methods" is an
erudite 640 page compendium fourteen informed and informative articles by experts in their
fields of study and ranging from Andrie du Toit's 'New Testament exgesis in theory and practice';
to Jan van der Watt's 'Reading New Testament imagery'; to J. H. Robert's 'Bible translation - with
special reference to the New Testament'. Of special note is Andries van Aarde and Stephan
Jourbert joint article 'Social-scientific criticism. Enhanced with indexes of Subject, Author, and
Text, "Focusing On The Message" is a highly recommended addition to personal, seminary,
pastoral, and academic library Advanced New Testament Studies reference collections and
supplemental reading lists.
Fleeing Herod
James Cowan
Paraclete Press
PO Box 1568
Orleans, MA 02653
9781612613048, $21.00, www.paracletepress.com
Mary and Joseph found themselves traveling often, and this didn't change when a child entered
their life. "Fleeing Herod: A Journey Through Coptic Egypt with the Holy Family" seeks to travel
the path through Egypt and discuss the Coptic Christian tradition, tracing the journey of the
Christ child during this chaotic time. A faithful look at the Coptic sect of the Christian faith and a
look at Egypt through the eyes of Christianity in general, "Fleeing Herod" is a fine addition to
any international Christian studies collections.
Jesus is the Christ
Michael F. Bird
InterVarsity Press
PO Box 1400
Downers Grove, IL 60515-1426
9780830828234, $18.00, www.ivpress.com
The concept of Messiah, of savior, is not a concept promoted by Jesus himself. "Jesus is the
Christ" explores the importance of the Messiah concept surrounding the story of Christ, and how
it blends in with his gospel, its comparisons with Jewish interpretations, and the value of Jesus as
the messiah as a bedrock of the Christian faith. "Jesus is the Christ" is a strong addition to
Christian studies collections, highly recommended.
The Story Revealed
William J. Bausch
Twenty-Third Publications
PO Box 6015
New London, CT 06320
9781585958832, $29.95, www.23rdpublictions.com
Stories inspire and give people the fire to carry on in their lives. "The Story Revealed: Homilies
That Sustain, Inspire, and Engage" discusses how to craft stories of faith that resonate more
clearly with listeners and the power of the preacher to tell these stories. Aimed at leaders in any
faith, William J. Bausch offers much in understanding what makes stories valuable. "The Story
Revealed" is a must for any preacher or religious leader, written by a renown storyteller of the
Catholic faith.
It's Just You & Me, Lord
Marion Stroud
Discovery House
3000 Kraft Avenue SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
9781572935730, $14.99, www.dhp.org
A little bit of wisdom can make the whole world seem lighter. "It's Just You & Me, Lord" is a
devotional aimed at women on coping with the many struggles of everyday life from coping from
the annoyances we encounter, interpersonal relationships, and forming that profound and frank
connection with God. "It's Just You & Me, Lord" is a devout read that should be of powerful
inspiration to many a Christian reader.
Wisdom
Richard J. Clifford
The Liturgical Press
St. John's Abbey, PO Box 7500
Collegeville, MN 56321-7500
9780814628546, $6.95, www.litpress.org
The presence of God is there to remind us of his domain in the world and his justice in our lives.
"Wisdom" is a collection of Biblical commentary from Richard J. Clifford as he offers his insight
on the role of God in our history, and how His influence might fall where we do not necessarily
see it. With a good dose of wisdom and scripture study, "Wisdom" is a fine addition to Christian
scholarship collections, highly recommended.
The Grace Walk Devotional
Steve McVey
Harvest House Publishers
990 Owen Loop North
Eugene, Oregon 97402-9173
9780736953450, $12.99, www.harvesthousepublishers.com
The grace of God waits for anyone who would accept it. "The Grace Walk Devotional" is a faith
driven advisory from Steve McVey as he advocates readers take the time out of their lives to
walk in God's grace, realize his inspiration and drive themselves forward, understand his plan
and his love for us all. "The Grace Walk Devotional" is a spiritual and inspirational pick for
Christians, very much recommended reading, not to be missed.
Fully Awake and Truly Alive
Jane E. Vennard
Skylight Paths Publishing
Sunset Farms Offices, Route 4
PO Box 237
Woodstock, VT 05091
9781594734731, $16.99, www.skylightpaths.com
When you're on auto-pilot through life, you're missing life. "Fully Awake and Truly Alive" is a
spiritual inspirational read from Reverend Jane E. Vannard is a guide to finding our spiritual
nature and embracing our connection to God. With advice for on finding better personal health,
finding one's spirituality and sharing it with others, "Fully Awake and Truly Alive" is an
inspiring and very much recommended addition to spiritual and Christian collections, not to be
missed.
Beside the Still Waters
Vision Publishers
PO Box 190
Harrisonburg, VA 22803
978193276525, $12.99, www.vision-publishers.com
A daily reminder to the power of faith is what we all often seek. "Beside the Still Waters: 366
Selected Readings With One Year Bible Reading Plan" is a daily devotional read from Vision
Publishers who offer a daily affirmation drawing from scripture and a piece of faith to talk about
in the process. Seeking to guide the reader through the bible over the course of a year, "Beside
the Still Waters" is a strong pick for Christian readers looking for a great deal of inspiration and
drive, highly recommended.
Suffering and the Christian Life
Richard W. Miller
Orbis Books
PO Box 308
Maryknoll, NY 10545-0308
9781626980136, $22.00, www.orbisbooks.com
What role does suffering play in the Christian psyche? "Suffering and the Christian Life" is a
collection of theology writings surrounding suffering and the Catholic Christian views on the
plight, taking notes on the ideas of suffering and how they can impact our lives, as six writers
compile six different essays providing much needed insight onto the idea of suffering and what it
means. "Suffering and the Christian Life" is a strong recommended addition to Christian studies
collections, highly recommended.
Faith and Struggle on Smokey Mountain
Benigno P. Beltran
Orbis Books
PO Box 308, Maryknoll, NY 10545-0308
9781570759758, $25.00, www.orbisbooks.com
Faith and Struggle on Smokey Mountain: Hope for a Planet in Peril belongs in any Christian
inspirational collection and considers Smokey Mountain, a garbage dump in Manila which has
long served as an emblem for a planet choking on waste. Friar Beltran served for thirty years as a
chaplain to the scavengers who survive off the garbage heap: his account blends social
perspectives on Third World nations and survivors with spiritual insights on God's will in the
face of poverty, waste, and corruption. From learning new ways of thinking in the process of
interacting with his parish to considering the visual patterning of experience, this is a powerful
blend of philosophy, spirituality and social insight!
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
2140 Oak Industrial Drive, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
www.eerdmans.com
Barry G. Webb's THE BOOK OF JUDGES (9780802826282, $50.00) commentary on Judges in
a narrative that considers both the stories in Judges and their implications. Biblical text highlights
some issues and subdues others: Webb's analysis considers both highlights and background
issues in Judges, offering footnotes, research, and bibliography essential for interpreting the Old
Testament work. More than just a reiteration of themes, this offers analysis and perspective on
how Judges is presented, and is a pick for any scholarly Christian library. David P. Gushee's THE
SACREDNESS OF HUMAN LIFE: WHY AN ANCIENT BIBLICAL VISION IS KEY TO
THE WORLD'S FUTURE (9780802844200, $35.00) offers an all-encompassing volume on
biblical roots, historical cases, and modern ethics, and is a fine survey arguing that perceiving
human life as inherently sacred is one of the most basic legacies of biblical faith - and one the
church has often failed to perceive. A historical survey documenting this faith accompanies
coverage of the ethical challenges accompanying the challenges to human life, from
biotechnology and abortion to human rights and the concept of just warfare. The result is a
powerful spiritual account highly recommended for any college-level Christian collection.
Beyond Belief
Jenna Miscavige Hill with Lisa Pulitzer
Morrow
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
www.williammorrow.com
9780062248473, $27.99, www.harpercollins.com
BEYOND BELIEF: MY SECRET LIFE INSIDE SCIENTOLOGY AND MY HARROWING
ESCAPE provides a powerful account of growing up inside the Church of Scientology, one of
the most secretive, controversial organizations in the world, and comes from a woman born into
it as the niece of its leader. The firsthand account blends autobiography with insights from a third
generation Scientologist separated from her parents for most of her childhood as she trained to
become a member of the church's elite Sea Org. Following orders was her life, questioning rules
was punished - and thus it's doubly amazing Jenna was able to leave the structure and write this
revealing expose. A powerful survey, this is recommended for spirituality and general lending
libraries alike.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
The Bull Slayer, a Plinius Secundus Mystery
Bruce MacBain, author
Poisoned Pen Press
6962 E. First Ave., Ste. 103, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
c/o MaryGlenn McCombs (publicity)
9781464201080 $24.95 www.poisonedpenpress.com
"The Bull Slayer" is a fascinating new historical mystery by Bruce MacBain, Greek Classics and
Ancient History professor/author of the previously published "Roman Games." Pliny, or Plinius
Secundus, is the newly appointed governor of Bithynia, struggles to solve the murder of a high
Roman official in a deserted location far from his capital. Set during the reign of Emperor Trajan,
"The Bull Slayer" recreates a vivid, complex ancient world rife with intrigue, oppression, and
hatred of Rome. Many unusual viewpoints present parts of this exciting mystery, including
wives, entertainers, servants, and children. Pliny's task to uncover the murderer is complicated by
seething plots and intrigue, even treachery. Readers will savor the exactness of detail and
freshness of perspective in "The Bull Slayer." It is always enlightening to be excited about
understanding and recreating lives of past possibilities, especially when the research that
underlies such an effort is so thorough and impeccable. Pliny is a character who attracts interest
and sympathy, balancing the demands and responsibilities of his turbulent times.
The Secret Journals of Sherlock Holmes
June Thomson
A&B
c/o International Publishers Marketing
PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
9780749011093, $16.95, www.allisonandbusby.com
The cases of Sherlock Holmes entice readers with their curious mystery. "The Secret Journals of
Sherlock Holmes" is a series of short stories following the famous detective as he faces many
more cases. June Thomson is dedicated to capturing the essence of Doyle's stories and characters
and placing them in many new scenarios both common and uncommon. "The Secret Journals of
Sherlock Holmes" is a must for fans of the detective and mystery in general, recommended.
Kill the Boss Good-By / Mission for Vengeance
Peter Rabe
Stark House Press
1315 H Street
Eureka, CA 95501
9781933586427, $19.95, www.starkhousepress.com
The gritty stories of the past always entice us with their no holds barred story telling. "Kill the
Boss Good-By / Mission for Vengeance" is a pair of thrillers from renown pulp writer Peter
Rabe, offering tow of his best stories under one cover. For anyone with a love for the pulpy
stories of the past, "Kill the Boss Good-By / Mission for Vengeance" is a choice omnibus that
should not be missed, highly recommended.
Shadows on a Cape Cod Wedding
Lea Wait
John Daniel & Company
PO Box 2790, McKinleyville, CA 95519
9781564745316, $15.95, www.danielpublishing.com
No one likes being faced with murder or trying to find out why there was a murder. "Shadows on
a Cape Cod Wedding: An Antique Print Mystery" is a mystery from Lea Wait telling of Maggie
Summer, who expected a quiet fall on Cape Cod for her friends. But when a neighbor turns up
dead, it turns out Maggie's time won't be so quiet after all, and she has to find the truth quick, or
fall to malice herself. "Shadows on a Cape Cod Wedding" is an exciting twist of mystery, very
much worth considering.
Insidious Deception
Alan L. Moss
Whiskey Creek Press
PO Box 51052, Casper, WY 82605-1052
9781611605488, $19.95, www.whiskeycreekpress.com
Conspiracy runs deep and may be rooted someplace so very close to you. "Insidious Deception"
is a novel of international intrigue from Alan L. Moss who tells a story of a romance between an
American student and an Italian exchange student as they sneak onto a luxury yacht in the
Adriatic Sea. Unknowingly, they gain knowledge of an international plot of Corporate overlords
looking to use the unrest in the Middle East to sneak one of their own empty suits into the white
house. "Insidious Deception" is a must for those seeking more international thrillers.
How to Greet Strangers
Joyce Thompson
Lethe Press
118 Heritage Ave, Maple Shade, NJ 08052
9781590212714, $15.00, www.lethepress.com
Twists of fates are often cruel and relentless. "How to Greet Strangers" is a novel from Joyce
Thompson, spinning a story of how Aaron Barron, a spiritual man turned detective as the
priestess who scammed his late boyfriend turns up dead herself and the motives point to him as
the culprit. An intriguing story weaving in elements of mystery, spirituality, as well as black and
gay issues, "How to Greet Strangers" is an excellent pick for fans of mysteries not afraid to walk
a different path.
Kidnapped by the Cartel
Karen D. Scioscia
Two Harbors Press
212 3rd Avenue, Suite 290
Minneapolis, MN 55401
9781938690440, $15.95, www.twoharbors.com
Terror can be so very real, where death may seem to be certain. "Kidnapped by the Cartel" is
drawn from a true story, as Karen D. Scioscia tells a violent yet realistic story of a young
American girl is kidnapped and smuggled into Mexico and faces the constant fear of death.
Based upon the very real threat of Mexican drug cartels, "Kidnapped by the Cartel" is a must for
fans of suspense drawn from true events, recommended.
Dying Echo
Judy Clemens
Poisoned Pen Press
6962 E. First Ave., #103, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
9781464200212, $24.95, www.poisonedpenpress.com
DYING ECHO provides a fine Grim Reaper mystery which revolves around investigator Casey,
who returns to her hometown to get her brother out of jail and prove his innocence. Casey and
her companion Death set out to investigate Alicia's murder, only to find Alicia is harboring a
secret past and many questions revolve around her demise and life. As it becomes obvious that
Casey is walking into the same trap Alicia uncovered, Death and Casey must work closely to
prevent chaos in this different, satisfying murder story, highly recommended for any mystery
holding.
The Education Shelf
Data Wise
Kathryn Parker Boudett, et al.
Harvard Education Press
8 Story Street, 1st floor
Cambridge, MA 02138
www.harvardeducationpress.org
9781612505213, $29.95, www.amazon.com
In today's political climate seeking to base teacher performance with students performance in the
classroom as represented by uniform test results, accurate collection and interpretation of testing
data is paramount for educators and school administrators. Now in a newly revised, updated and
expanded edition, "Data Wise: Revised and Expanded Edition: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using
Assessment Results to Improve Teaching and Learning" offers a clear and successfully tested
'blueprint' on utilizing test scores and other classroom data to identify successes and failures, and
to enhance, improve, and facilitate the student's learning experience and achievements. Compiled
and collaboratively edited by the team of Kathryn Parker Boudett (Lecturer on Education at the
Harvard Graduate School of Education), Elizabeth A. City (Director of the Doctor of Education
Leadership Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education), and Richard J. Murnane
(Thompson Professor of Education and Society at the Harvard Graduate School of Education0,
"Data Wise: Revised and Expanded Edition: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Assessment Results
to Improve Teaching and Learning" is a 256 page compendium comprised of ten instructive
articles organized into four major sections: Prepare; Inquire; Act; and Integrate. Superbly
organized, informed and informative, "Data Wise: Revised and Expanded Edition: A
Step-by-Step Guide to Using Assessment Results to Improve Teaching and Learning" is a
seminal body of work and highly recommended for professional and academic library
Educational Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Focused Observations, second edition
Gaye Gronlund & Marlyn James
Redleaf Press
10 Yorkton Court
St. Paul, MN 55117-1065
www.redleafpress.org
9781605541068, $69.95, www.amazon.com
Now in a fully updated and significantly expanded second edition, "Focused Observations: How
to Observe Young Children for Assessment and Curriculum Planning" by early childhood
education experts Gaye Gronlund and Marlyn James is a 232 page compendium that focuses on
enabling teachers how to best observe and record classroom student data without disrupting or
interfering with the teaching process. Of special note is the chapter devoted to 'How Do You
Continue to Grow as an Observer'. Enhanced with the inclusion of a CD-ROM featuring nineteen
vignettes of children in action providing case examples in developing observation and
documentation techniques, "Focused Observations" will prove to be an invaluable, thoroughly
'user friendly', comprehensive training manual which is highly recommended for professional and
academic library Early Childhood Education Studies reference collections and supplemental
reading lists.
The New Transition Handbook
Carolyn Hughes & Erik W. Carter
Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company
Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624
www.brookespublishing.com
9781598571998, $39.95, www.amazon.com
Enhanced with the inclusion of a CD-ROM, "The New Transition Handbook: Strategies High
School Teachers Use That Work!" by Carolyn Hughes (Professor of Special Education,
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee) and Erik W. Carter (Professor of Special
Education, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee) is a 232 page compendium specifically
designed to assist classroom teachers to help their special needs students access the general
curriculum, increase social acceptance and participation, set and reach individualized goals,
reinforce positive behavior, prepare for post-secondary education, develop employment skills,
access community resources, and learn critical functional skills. Informed, practical, and
thoroughly 'user friendly', "The New Transition Handbook" is highly recommended for
professional and academic library Special Education Studies reference collections and
supplemental reading lists.
Principal Evaluation
James H. Stronge
ASCD
1703 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311-1714
9781416615279, $28.95, www.ascd.org
Evaluation is not an exact science in education. "Principal Evaluation: Standards, Rubrics, and
Tools for Effective Performance" discusses how to better evaluate leadership in educational
administrative situations, focusing on the role of principal and how they can be evaluated on
many metrics and get a better feel at an educator's potential to help their school succeed and
flourish, with rubrics around each standard. A scholarly and necessary breakdown on this
important aspect, "Principal Evaluation" is a core addition to educational science collections
focusing on administration and management.
Why Can't My Daughter Read?
Ellen Burns Hurst
Prufrock Press
PO Box 8813
Waco, TX 76714-8813
9781618210258, $16.95, www.prufrock.com
Literacy is so important, so it's frightening when a young one struggles with it. "Why Can't My
Daughter Read?: Success Strategies for Helping Girls With Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties" is
an advisory for parents who are facing the struggles of their young daughters and their rough path
to learning how to read. Focusing on girl-specific problems and how parents can encourage better
efforts and foster a love of reading in young girls, "Why Can't My Daughter Read?" is an
enthusiastically recommended addition to educational and parenting collections focused on
encouraging literacy.
Real Teachers
Stuart Grauer
Select Books
1 Union Square West, Suite 909
New York, NY 10003
9781590799543, $16.95, www.selectbooks.com
A passion for education is required to enter the world of teaching. "Real Teachers: True Stories
of Renegade Educators" is a collection of memoirs from Stuart Grauer and others as he shares his
love of teaching and where it has taken him in the desire to learn more and share that knowledge
with the world. Honest and down to earth reading on the true power of teaching and what drives
a teacher, "Real Teachers" is a strongly recommended addition to any memoir collection focused
on why we educate.
Corwin Press
2455 Teller Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-2218
www.corwin.com
D'Ette Cowan, et.al.'s A TEACHER'S GUIDE FOR GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT THE
SYSTEM (9781452205120, $16.95) offers keys to change involving teachers and administrators
working together, and provides a companion to the title A FIELDBOOK FOR DISTRICT AND
SCHOOL LEADERS. This outlines a systematic approach, Working Systematically, which
focuses on building professional development and innovation. Chapters outline a five-phase
process for implementing this tested improvement plan at the district, school and classroom level
alike, offering teachers a serious guide to school involvement. Highly recommended for any
educator looking to incorporate tested routines for change. Candi B. McKay's YOU DON'T
HAVE TO BE BAD TO GET BETTER: A LEADER'S GUIDE TO IMPROVING TEACHER
QUALITY (9781452240879, $27.95) is for any collection strong in instructional leadership and
shows how staff can be encouraged to create breakthrough scores. This focus on teacher
evaluation systems provides a focus on professional growth and systems that encourage this,
showing readers how to think about and assess current practices for positive changes. Leaders
will find this a fine key to effectively assessing and communicating with teachers. SCHOOLS
CAN CHANGE: A STEP-BY-STEP CHANGE CREATION SYSTEM FOR BUILDING
INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS AND INCREASING STUDENT LEARNING by Martin Pearson
(9781412998741, $38.95) is a guide for teachers and principals who want to encourage a
school-wide system for improved student learning, and includes online references in the course
of its discussions on how to identify and implement such a system. Chapters focus on The
Change Creation System and provide resources that update the traditional Whole Faculty Study
Group model for modern times in a specific guide recommended for any leader dedicated to
system-wide change. Debbie Zacarian's MASTERING ACADEMIC LANGUAGE: A
FRAMEWORK FOR SUPPORTING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT (9781452255439, $36.95)
offers a step-by-step research-based approach to academic language for K-12 instructors reaching
students who don't have the literacy skills needed in school. From case studies about their
experiences to family involvement and teacher approach to building a foundation of academic
language skills, this is a fine survey that includes sidebars of 'reflection prompts' for professionals
to enter their observations during the process. Teachers will find this the perfect choice for
identifying and building academic language skills. Gabe Simon's BUILDING STUDENT
RESILIENCE: STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME RISK AND ADVERSITY K-8
(9781452258676, $27.95) comes from a teacher and principal of a Title 1 school who provides
teachers and support team specialists with keys to understanding links between resiliency and
academic achievement. From creating schoolwide teams to engaging students in the classroom
and encouraging better peer relationships, BUILDING STUDENT RESILIENCE is packed with
tips on how a caring adult can support students throughout the academic process. Proven
strategies for achieving this success abound in this fine guide. Leslie S. Kaplan and William A.
Owings' CULTURE RE-BOOT: REINVIGORATING SCHOOL CULTURE TO IMPROVE
STUDENT OUTCOMES (9781452217321, $39.95) offers a fine plan for establishing a
student-centered learning culture based on student outcomes, and focuses on identifying and
defining that student culture for maximum achievement. From involving parents and community
in the process to engaging teachers in a culture-focused leadership effort, this is packed with
're-boot' activities to help leaders take better advantage of a school's cultural system. Highly
recommended for any school leader!
Redleaf Press
10 Yorkton Court
St. Paul, MN 55117-1065
www.redleafpress.org
Julienne M. Olson's 200 ESSENTIAL PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES (9781605541044, $19.95)
provides classroom teachers with a range of learning activities for enhancing curriculums,
teaching kids to be creative and learn new skills as well as encouraging teachers to link lessons to
children's natural learning encounters. Early education teachers will relish these activities, which
are simple, clearly outlined, and require a minimum of equipment or special acquisitions to prove
successful. It's the link between the preschool play and teaching objectives which is so important,
here. Carol Garhart Mooney's THEORIES OF CHILDHOOD (9781605541389, $24.95) appears
in its second updated edition to offer a resource on foundational theories of major early
childhood experts, from Jean Piaget to Erik Erikson. Each chapter profiles a theorist's work and
how theory impacts teaching young children, with discussion questions helping solidify best
practices and applied theory. New understandings of how these early childhood experts view
education processes and how this all works in the 21st century makes for a fine guide, highly
recommended for any early education collection.
Math Sense
Christine Moynihan
Stenhouse Publishers
477 Congress Street, Suite 4B
Portland, ME 04101-3451
9781571109422, $19.00, www.stenhouse.com
MATH SENSE: THE LOOK, SOUND AND FEEL OF EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION is a fine
recommendation that helps teachers identify practices that encourage vibrant math in the
classroom. It shows teachers how to build a stronger math classroom environment, providing a
series of self-assessment rubrics to help build such a community, and it helps teachers evaluate
the strengths and approaches of their methods. From providing and using written feedback to
resources for engaging all students, MATH SENSE provides a fine formula for success and is a
pick for any educator's reference collection.
The Photography Shelf
Las Vegas Periphery
Laurie Brown
George F. Thompson Publishing
c/o International Publishers Marketing
22841 Quicksilver Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
www.internationalpubmarket.com
9781938086014, $60.00, www.amazon.com
Las Vegas, Nevada, is one of America's iconic cities. It is an artificial oasis in an American
desert powered by the Hoover Dam and an American love of gambling. Enhanced with an
informed and informative introductory essay by third-generation Nevada resident and
investigative reporter Sally Denton, "Las Vegas Periphery" is a 96-page compendium showcasing
the photographic talents of Laurie Brown. The full color visual theme is the country surrounding
the edges of the city of Las Vegas. "Las Vegas Periphery" would make a welcome and highly
recommended addition to personal, professional, and academic library Photographic Studies
reference collections.
The Amana Landscape
David B. Heusinkveld
Penfield Books
215 Brown Street
Iowa City, IA 52245-5801
9781932043808, $28.00, www.penfieldbooks.com
The sights of Iowa are warm and enticing with its natural glory. "The Amana Landscape: Iowa
Photographs" is a collection of full color photography from David B. Heusinkveld who offers his
own insights through photography, capturing the creatures and fauna throughout the Amana
colonies thousands of acres of land. Vivid and enticing photography offering an in depth view of
the world through its fields, "The Amana Landscape" is a much recommended addition to general
photography collections with a focus on nature.
Neihart Mining
R. L. Lansverk
Arcadia Publishing
420 Wando Park Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
9780738596914, $21.99, www.arcadiapublishing.com
Mining is a huge part of American history, especially in the west. "Neihart Mining: Images of
America" is a collection of nineteenth century photography from R. L. Lansverk who seeks to tell
the story of these Montana miners as they labored in the dangerous mines yearning for that next
payday, as well as the people who followed the miners in attempts to make their fortune and
success in their life. "Neihart Mining" is an excellent pick for those fascinated with the early days
of the American west, the towns that sprung up, and the people who lived the life. Also from
Arcadia's Images of America series is "Missoula" (9780738596440, $21.99) focusing on the early
days of the Montana town with the same photographic focus as the first.
The Iconic Photographs
Steve McCurry
Phaidon
180 Varick Street, 14th floor
NY, NY 10014
9780714865133, $59.95, www.phaidon.com
The Iconic Photographs is offered in an oversized format and charts the career of a photographer
whose images have captivated many over a thirty-year period. His photojournal work may be best
known by his photo of a green-eyed Afghan girl, but his fame doesn't stop there: photographs
here represent striking full-color images from his journeys around the world and capture other
cultures and people leading everyday lives in unique conditions. While this collection will of
course excite any library strong in art and photography, it's also a top pick for any library seeing
interest in images of international travel, packing a powerful punch which proves especially
accessible in a large-size presentation capturing full pages packed with startling color and
culture.
Amherst Media
175 Rano Street, Suite 200
Buffalo, NY 14207-2176
www.amherstmedia.com
Photographers who want to produce better group portraits will find Michelle Perkins's 500
POSES FOR PHOTOGRAPHING GROUP PORTRAITS: A VISUAL SOURCE BOOK FOR
DIGITAL PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS (978160855527, $39.95) a key reference perfect for
modifying group shots to create inviting, absorbing scenes. Color photos throughout provide a
wide range of group portrait shot scenarios and represent images from some of the world's best
wedding, portrait, fashion and editorial photographers. The result is a powerful set of images
perfect for any photographer who wants inspiration for more creative group shot poses. Eric
Curry's PAINTING WITH LIGHT: LIGHTING & PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES FOR
PHOTOGRAPHERS (9781608955046, $29.95) provides a collection of all the skills you need to
change everyday scenes into works of art. From planning incredible photo results using only
basic equipment to choosing the right camera, gear, light sources and more, this offers all the
technical information needed to work with light sources and add extraordinary results to ordinary
scenes. The result is a highly recommended pick for any photographer who would move beyond
simple lighting to more advanced results.
Rocky Nook
802 East Cota Street, 3rd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
www.rockynook.com
James Johnson's CANON EOS 5D MARK III: THE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING AND
USING YOUR CAMERA (9781937538156, $39.95) is a recommended pick for Canon EOS 5D
Mark III owners and represents the latest in a series of Canon EOS 5D DSLR cameras. It offers
many advanced controls and explores the many features of the 5D Mark III, packing in color
images of the camera's controls and photos taken using the camera's many special features. From
step-by-step setting adjustments to advanced options, this explores how to get the most from this
camera, and is a 'must' reference for any Canon EOS 5D Mark III owner. Rico Pfirstinger's
MASTERING THE FUJIFILM X-PRO1 (9781937538149, $29.95) packs in experience-based
information and insights for any owner of the new X-Pro1 camera, which represents Fujifilm's
first mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor. It combines the latest digital camera technology
and design with an interchangeable-lens camera using Fujifilm X-Pro1's minimalist design, and
offers a manual for getting the most from the camera's superior imagery and programming
capabilities. The result is a specific how-to guide perfect for any owner of the Fujifilm
X-Pro1.
The Automotive Shelf
Lost Drag Strips
Tommy Lee Byrd
CarTech Inc.
39966 Grand Avenue
North Branch, MN 55056
9781613250457, $29.95, www.cartechbooks.com
Drag racing has lost some popularity over the years, but for those dedicated, there is a rich
history to explore. "Lost Drag Strips: Ghost of Quarter-Miles Past" is a collection of photography
and text telling the stories of these strips in color and black and white photography where
applicable. Focusing on the period of the height of the hobby where customizing cars for sheer
speed alone was the ultimate goal, Tommy Lee Byrd presents an insightful and fascinating
exploration of the hobby's history and peak. "Lost Drag Strips: Ghost of Quarter-Miles Past" is a
strong addition to general automotive and hobbyist collections focusing on vintage topics.
The Dawn of Pro Stock
Steve Reyes
CarTech Inc.
39966 Grand Avenue, North Branch, MN 55056
9781613250402, $29.95, www.cartechbooks.com
The Dawn of Pro Stock: Drag Racing's Fastest Doorslamers 1970-79 comes from photographer
Steve Reyes, who was on the scene of drag racing when it entered its Pro Stock class, and
documented the legends and history of the racing series which proceeded Stock and Super Stock
drag racing classes. This coverage documents the rise of the Pro Stock series, offering a fine
collection of stories of the cars and drivers and supplementing all with vintage black and white
and color shots throughout. The result is a powerful survey of the early heroes of muscle cars and
a 'must' for any drag racing fan.
Rare Finds: Mustangs & Fords
Jerry Heasley
CarTech Inc.
39966 Grand Avenue, North Branch, MN 55056
9781613250341, $24.95, www.cartechbooks.com
Rare Finds: Mustangs & Fords: The Hunt for the Ultimate Ford Muscle Cars comes from an
automotive buff who has been tracking down stories of rare Mustangs and Fords for years, and
who provides the most intriguing stories of his rare finds in a collection of recovered
high-performance cars. From how car hunters research and locate classic muscle cars to their
restoration, Rare Finds is packed with color photos of adventures in the old car world, and will
prove a top pick for any automotive history holding as well as many a collection strong in
antiques collection.
The Cookbook Shelf
The Ultimate Guide To Making Chili
Kate Rowinski
Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10018
www.skyhorsepublishing.com
9781620871898, $19.95, www.amazon.com
One of the most popular and ubiquitous dishes in the American culinary landscape is Chili -
especially home-made varieties. Now even the most novice of kitchen cooks can produce
blue-ribbon quality chilies with Kate Rowinski's "The Ultimate Guide To Making Chili", a
culinary collection of 'chef friendly' recipes for a variety of variations. With award winning
recipes ranging from Happy Trails! Chili (2010 World's Championship Chili Cookoff Winner by
Thomas H. Hoover Jr.) to John's Chili (2011 World's Championship Chili Cookoff Winner by
John Jepson); to traditional recipes such as Real Texas Chili and Classic Home-Style Chili; to
'home style' chili's including Chili With Apples And Raisins and Cajun Chili; to chili's featuring
chicken, lobster, shrimp, and all manner of other beef substitutes and alternatives, "The Ultimate
Guide To Making Chili" truly lives up to its title. Enhanced with sections introducing the chili
pepper, chili making basics, chili sauces, suggestions for chili leftovers, side dishes, desserts,
drinks, and even chili organizations and publications, "The Ultimate Guide To Making Chili" is a
complete one-stop chili cookbook that is highly recommended for all personal, family, and
community library cookbook collections!
Simply Ming in Your Kitchen: 80 Recipes to Watch, Learn, Cook & Enjoy
Ming Tsai and Arthur Boehm, authors
Bill Bettencourt, photographer
Kyle Books
Distributed by National Books Network
4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200
Lanham, MD 20706
9781906868734 $35.00 www.kylebooks.com
"Simply Ming in Your Kitchen" is a fabulous new collection of East-West fusion cuisine by
celebrity chef Ming Tsai with a new techno-twist: Each recipe has a special QR code that can be
scanned with a smart device, enabling a video demonstration by Ming of the techniques and
methods used to prepare each dish. Eight chapters of recipes include Platters, Salads and Soups,
Seafood, Meat, Poultry, Vegetables, Rice and Noodles, Sweets, and Cocktails. Each recipe is
accompanied with full page color photo of delicious specialty dishes, and other combination
photos introduce and bookend the chapters. In addition, helpful information is included with
recipes under "Ming's tips," a brief comment on what to look for or avoid in tackling each recipe.
Also, suggestions on accompanying beverages or wines are paired with many dishes. Each recipe
promises to be a flavorful experiment in East West cuisine. Some examples of creative recipes
include Braised 8-Spice Lamb Shoulder, Wok-Stirred Chile 'N' Cashew Chicken, Japanese
Chicken Curry with Potatoes and Rice, Veggie Ragout with Couscous and Harissa Sauce,
Singapore Curry Tofu Noodles, and many more. "Simply Ming in Your Kitchen" is a fantastic
invitation to explore 80 innovative recipes under personal guidance of an expert celebrity
chef.
Culinaria Italy: Cuisine, Country, Culture
Claudia Piras
H. F. Ullmann
c/o 60 Cycle Media Relations LLC
38 High Avenue, Nyack NY 10960
www.ullmann-publishing.com
9783833151187, $49.99, www.amazon.com
"Culinaria Italy: Cuisine, Country, Culture" is a not just a superbly illustrated and keenly
informative compendium of Italian cuisine, it is a 488 page masterpiece showcasing the very best
examples of all manner of Italian dishes guaranteed to satisfy any appetite and please any palate.
Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout, the recipes themselves are clearly outlined and
presented so that even the most novice of kitchen cooks can produced professional chef quality
dishes for any and all dining occasions from humble family gatherings to elegant celebratory
events. Of special note is the chapter devoted to Olive Oil and the chapter presenting Pesto and
Other Sauces. The fabulous dishes are organized and presented regionally and include recipes
from Sicily and Sardinia. Enhanced with an appendix that features 'Italian in the Kitchen' and
'Cooking Techniques'; a Bibliography; a general index and an index of recipes, "Culinaria Italy:
Cuisine, Country, Culture" will prove to be an welcome addition to personal, professional, and
family cookbook shelves, and is especially recommended as a Memorial Fund acquisition
selection for community and academic library culinary reference collections.
Culinaria France
H. F. Ullmann
c/o 60 Cycle Media Relations LLC
38 High Avenue, Nyack NY 10960
9783848002191, $24.99, www.ullmann-publishing.com
French cuisine is a complex and dedicated art, treasured by its practitioners. "Culinaria France" is
a full color exploration of the concepts of authentic French cooking from farm to table as every
aspect of the process is explored from many different regions of the country and how they differ
in creating their exquisite and famed cuisine, with some recipes spread throughout on how to best
emulate these dishes oneself around the world. "Culinaria France" is an absolute must for any fan
of French cuisine who wants to learn more or apply some of the principles themselves,
enthusiastically recommended.
Eat St.: Recipes from the Tastiest, Messiest, and Most Irresistible Food Trucks
James Cunningham, author
Pintail Books, Penguin Group
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
9780143187486 $20.00 www.penguin.com
In synch with the fourth season of Eat St., the wildly popular Cooking Channel culinary truck
food sampler, "Eat St." the cookbook is released packed with authentic food vendor recipes from
places like San Francisco, Portland, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Calgary (Alberta),
Victoria (British Columbia), Las Vegas, and Kailua, Hawaii. What an astonishing assortment of
delicious, multi-ethnic stand-up entrees! Here are color photo illustrated one-page recipes for
exotic eating such as: Sockeye Salmon with Succotash (from Skillet Street Food in Seattle, WA),
Sizzling Pork Sisig from Hey Joe! of Phoenix, AZ, Lemon Chicken Couscous from Comme Ci
Comme Ca of New York City, Smoked Albacore Tuna and Green Papaya Salad from El
Gastonomo Vagabundo of St. Catharine's, Ontario, Kimchi Quesadilla from Coma Food Truck of
Vancouver, British Columbia, and even my favorite, Lamb Sausage and Arugula Salad from
Trailer Park'D "Slow" Fast Food, Lansing, MI. Foods are categorized seven chapters titled
Mobile Snacks, Burgers, Dogs & Slices, Ultimate Street Sandwiches, Tacos, Wraps & Cones,
Soups, Noodles & Saucy Things, Curbside Meals, and for dessert, Sweet Wheels. From that last
chapter comes Orange Cream Dream Cupcakes from the Yum Yum Cupcake Truck in Orlando,
Florida. A truly international sampling, Eat St. includes entries from London, England (Chipotle
Chuck Steak Burritos with Habanero Hot Sauce from Luardos), Tofino. British Columbia
(Chocolate Diablo Cookies from Tacofino), and Toronto, Ontario (Nacho Grande Poutine from
Smoke's Poutinerie). Recipes are condensed and presented on one page, opposite a mouth
watering color photo of the food, with both standard measurements and metric in parentheses in
recipes. Color printed sidebars present contextual or anecdotal information about each recipe and
eating experience. Credits and thanks at the end include a Truck Finder page with names and web
addresses of all the food trucks sampled, along with Twitter and Facebook acronyms. So whether
or not the reader can voyage to all the trendy truck diners reviewed, they can actually recreate the
fabulous eating experience at home with these nifty, creative recipes from Eat St.
Polish Classic Desserts
Laura & Peter Zeranski, authors
Bob Rock, photographer
Pelican Publishing Co.
1000 Burmaster Street, Gretna, LA 70053
9781455617265 $16.95 www.pelicanpub.com
"Polish Classic Desserts" is a fabulous ethnic cookbook that is filled with authentic recipes
updated fro modern kitchens of traditional Polish desserts. The authors share these wonderful
dessert recipes as a way of preserving and sharing their wonderful cultural heritage. Decorated
with wonderful color photographs of finished desserts displayed on beautiful Polish pottery and
special dishes, "Polish Classic Desserts" is filled with mazurkas, babas, cookies, tortes, cakes,
pastries and specialty desserts. There is even a chapter of special adult beverages which
sometimes complement Polish desserts beautifully. All recipes are given with standard
measurements, with directions using such kitchen aids as a standing mixer with a paddle
attachment and dough hook, blender, etc. Some of the classic Polish desserts offered include
Lemon Torte (Torte Cytrynowy), Filled Baby Babas (Babeczki Smietankowe), Gypsy Mazurka
(Mazurek Cyganski), Krakow Cheesecake (Sernik Krakowski), and Filled Donuts (Paczki).
"Polish Classic Desserts" is sure to fill a special niche in cultural heritage cookbooks and
specialty dessert preparation. Just to look at some of the incredible photographs of finished
desserts is an exploration and education of the senses. Making and serving some of these classic
desserts would indeed be a labor of love.
150 Best Ebelskiver Recipes
Camilla V. Saulsbury
Robert Rose Inc.
120 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 800
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4P 1E2
9780778804420 $24.95 www.robertrose.ca
"150 Best Ebelskiver Recipes" is a creative collection of ebelskiver recipes with background and
history of the delicious Danish treat. An ebelskiver is a round, puffed, pancake-like treat made in
a special pan with ball shaped indentations. The ebelskiver has an international background, with
both sweet and savory versions. Here are well organized tips and hints to making ebelskivers
plus and amazing assortment of both traditional and unusual adaptations. For the sweet toothed
among us, there is Salted Caramel Ebelskivers, Raspberry Blintz Ebelskivers, and even quirky
Quinoa Ebelskivers. Recipes are presented on one or two pages, with standard measurements of
ingredients on the left and metric measurements on the right, and also including brief step by step
instructions. More exotic versions include Lime Ebelskivers with Mango Sauce, even Sweet
Rosemary Polenta Ebelskivers. For those cooks in a hurry, there are Simplified Ebelskivers,
which skips the step of separating the eggs and whites and beating the egg whites, and even can
be adapted to use a favorite pancake mix. More treats include Anise Mascarpone Puffs,Tiramisu
Puffs, Quiche Lorraine Puffs, and even Cheesecake Ebelskivers. Some fabulous savory recipes
for brunch or appetizers include Stuffed Tamale Puffs, Buckwheat Blini Puffs, Lox and Cream
Cheese Ebelskivers, and even Pepperoni Pizza Puffs. More international treats include Gougere
Puffs from France, Poffertjes from Holland, and Golden Sherry and orange Ebelskivers from
Spain. Whatever your preference, there is an ebelskiver recipe here especially for you, from the
Harcha with Za'atar Olives and Cheese from Morocco to the Katayef Puffs from the Middle East,
and adapted Ramadan feast traditional recipe. Stunning full page color photos of finished recipes
embellish the middle chapter divisions, and six pages of further color photos illustrate crucial
ebelskiver preparation steps in the chapter titled Ebelskiver Tips. In all, it is difficult to imagine a
more user friendly cookbook for the novice ebelskiver chef. So go ahead, dive in and enjoy
creating a historic treat from around the world via Denmark.
D'Lish Deviled Eggs
Kathy Casey
Andrews & McMeel
1130 Walnut Street
Kansas City, MO 64106-2109
9781449427504 $14.99 www.andrewsmcmeel.com
D'Lish Deviled Eggs lives up to its title with a dazzling panoply of deviled egg delights. Each
recipe has step-by-step instructions, and nearly all are illustrated with gorgeous, full-color
photography. An extensive, thirty-page introductory section about cooking and filling deviled
eggs is extremely helpful for cooks who are brand new to creating this sumptuous food!
Individual recipes include "Thai Curry-Spiced Deviled Eggs with Shrimp", "Devilish Green Eggs
& Ham", "Honey Mustard Deviled Eggs", "Caesar Salad Deviled Eggs" and much more. D'Lish
Deviled Eggs is a wonderful resource for mouth-watering appetizers, holiday side dishes, and
just about everyone who enjoys a creatively tasty deviled egg!
The Cracker Book: Artisanal Crackers for Every Occasion
Lee E. Cart, author
Joan Cart, illustrations
Burford Books
101 East State St., #301, Ithaca, NY 14850
9781580801706 $12.95 www.burfordbooks.com
"The Cracker Book" is a creative collection of artisanal cracker recipes accompanied by a
sustaining variety of dips and spreads, also in recipe format with suggested pairings to specific
crackers. Healthy cracker alternatives are suggested using a variety of whole grain flours, plus
there is a standard basic gluten-free cracker recipe including millet flour, white rice flour, and
almond meal. Other cracker recipes include Beer and Rye Crackers, Black Olive Crackers,
Hungarian Paprika and Cornmeal Crackers, Mole Crackers, Rosewater Crackers, and even
Tequila and Key Lime Crackers. There are both sweet and savory cracker recipes. All recipes are
simply described, using standard measurements, and are written in a step by step format. Some of
the imaginative spreads recipes are Cilantro and Lime Spread, Cucumber and Dill Spread, Green
Olive and Caper Spread, Mint Spread, and White Bean and Chive Dip. For good health and
nutrition, this handy collection of artisanal cracker recipes with special dips and spreads can't be
beat.
If You Have a Craving, I Have a Cure
Sheri Rose Shepherd
Tyndale House Publishers
351 Executive Drive
Carol Stream, IL 60188
9781414366920, $15.99, www.tyndale.com
A recipe can be more than just a good meal. "If You Have a Craving, I Have a Cure: Experience
Food, Faith, Fulfillment a Whole New Way" is a Christian cookbook from Sheri Rose Shepherd
as she shares the recipes that she takes solace in, providing a bit of scripture with every recipe
and telling her own story to better health physically and spiritually. "If You Have a Craving, I
Have a Cure" is well worth considering for Christian cooks, highly recommended.
Slimmer
Harry Papas
Turner Publishing Company
200 4th Avenue North, Suite 950
Nashville, TN 37219
9781596528567, $26.95, www.theslimmerbook.com
Good food is essentially for a successful diet. "Slimmer: The New Mediterranean Way to Lose
Weight" is a diet plan that encourages following the healthy lifestyles of Mediterranean people.
Tapping into the power of a good diet, as well as understanding the psychology of losing weight
make "Slimmer" an excellent blend of cookbook and health guide. "Slimmer" has no shortage of
excellent recipes and meal plans; highly recommended.
Breakfast for Dinner
Lindsay Landis and Taylor Hackbarth
Quirk Books
215 Church Street Philadelphia PA 19106
978594746130, $19.95, www.quirkbooks.com
Breakfast for Dinner: Recipes for Frittata Florentine, Huevos Rancheros, Sunny-Side-Up
Burgers, and More turns classic breakfast foods into dinner meals and provides a range of main
dishes, sides and desserts that offer new ideas for traditional breakfast-type themes. From an
Italian-Style French Toast and the new popular rave Chicken and Biscuit Waffles to Bacon
Old-Fashioneds, this modifies pancakes, savory dishes and more and comes from a comfort food
cook and her food blogger husband, and just goes to show that a wealth of breakfast styles can be
easily adapted to dinner fare. Any general cookbook collection will find this a winner!
Slow Cooker Desserts
Jonnie Downing
Ulysses Press
PO Box 3440, Berkeley CA 94703-3440
9781612431246, $14.95, www.ulyssespress.com
SLOW COOKER DESSERTS provides color photos and recipes for slow cookers and includes
fruit desserts, puddings, brownies and more. All the recipes for the slow cooker have been tested
and adapted, and all offer both traditional dishes with a twist and a focus that emphasis the
strengths of the slow cooker. The result is a fine collection of dessert dishes packed with flavor
and inviting color - and perfect for the busy cook who wants to use the slow cooker to maximum
advantage.
The Naked Foods Cookbook
Margaret Floyd and James Barry
New Harbinger Press
5674 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
9781608823185, $21.95, www.newharbingerpublications.com
The Naked Foods Cookbook: The Whole-Foods, Healthy-Fats, Gluten-Free Guide to Losing
Weight & Feeling Great tells how to create delicious meals from fresh, natural foods and tells
how to eat "naked" foods which are nutrient-dense and additive-free. Over 150 gluten-free
recipes for simple dishes offer a range of surprising dishes, from noodle-less lasagna and nutty
pesto chicken to a Florentine Omelet made with nutrient-rich kale versus the over-used and less
healthy spinach. The result is packed with flavor, innovations on traditional themes, and an
approach that lends to better, healthier cooking and eating.
The Mediterranean Slow Cooker Cookbook
Diane Phillips
Chronicle Books
680 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
9781452103006, $24.95, www.chroniclebooks.com
The Mediterranean Slow Cooker Cookbook pairs fine photos by Tara Donne with an emphasis
on Mediterranean dishes adapted for the slow cooker from throughout Spain, Portugal, France
and Greece, and the Middle East coast, and is a pick for any collection strong in slow cooker
international cuisines. Many Mediterranean dishes already rely on slow-cooked methods, making
the slow cooker an especially agreeable addition to a Mediterranean cook's collection. From
Moroccan Style Beef to Greek Pastitsio, this is packed with highly spiced, seasoned delights that
rely on ingredients found in any supermarket. Any international cookery collection will welcome
this!
How to Boil An Egg
Rose Carrarini
Phaidon Press
180 Varick Street, 14th floor
NY, NY 10014
9780714862415, $35.00, www.phaidon.com
HOW TO BOIL AN EGG provides a fine sequel to 'Breakfast, Lunch and Tea' and represents the
experiences of author Rose Carrarini, who opened Rose Bakery with her husband in Paris. The
little restaurant and bakery featured fresh organic ingredients and quickly attracted fans: this
cookbook provides eighty signature dishes from the bakery, profiles Rose's methods of cooking
eggs and baked goods, and follows in her popular first cookbook. These new dishes range from
Italian Egg Soup and Courgette and Tomato Gratin to Popovers. Most all of the dishes feature
eggs in this inviting cookbook recommended for any general culinary collection.
The Mathematics Shelf
Essentials of Modern Algebra
Cheryl Chute Miller
Mercury Books
c/o International Publishers Marketing
22841 Quicksilver Drive
Dulles, VA 20166
9781936420186, $69.95, www.internationalpubmarket.com
Algebra forms the basis of many mathematical topics, but there are untold depths to the core
discipline itself. "Essentials of Modern Algebra" seeks to more comprehensively explain the
basics and importance of the algebra aspect of modern mathematics. Designed to teach educators
on how to better present the topics to their students. Each chapter outlines a core concept of
mathematics, expands upon the depths of the topic, helps infuse the mindset needed to tackle the
dilemma, theories of algebra, and breaking through the idea of typical solvability. "Essentials of
Modern Algebra" is an absolute must to any community and college library collection focusing
on higher level education the mathematical sciences, highly recommended.
Visions of Infinity
Ian Stewart
Basic Books
c/o Perseus Books Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
9780465022403, $26.99, www.basicbooks.com
VISIONS OF INFINITY: THE GREAT MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS considers fourteen of
the biggest math problems in history, which have each taken the field in new directions. Each
problem receives a historical and math analysis, considers why they are important, and - for those
still without solutions - what it could mean to the world to find proven answers. From how
mathematicians solve problems and gain insights and inspiration from the field to why they
spend much time trying to disprove their own ideas, this provides not just a history of math or
even a history of unsolved problems, but a window into the very processes mathematicians use in
the field. Any collection strong in math and science will find this a lively discussion perfect for
any with an affinity for math.
Matrix Computations, fourth edition
Gene H. Golub and Charles F. Van Loan
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218-4363
9781421407944, $70.00, www.press.jhu.edu
The fourth updated edition of the college-level Matrix Computations adds to the Johns Hopkins
Studies in the Mathematical Sciences series with a volume that provides computational scientists
and engineers with solutions to matrix problems. Chapters provide a complete revision and
expansion of the third edition and includes many completely new chapters covering tensor
computations, pseudospectra, large-scale SVD methods, and much more. Problems, solutions,
and discussions of the formulas, methods and literature surrounding matrix computations make
for a reference that is specific and well detailed: perfect for any college-level math collection
appealing to engineers.
The Needlecraft Shelf
A Stitch In Time: Heirloom Knitting Skills
Rita Taylor, author
Barron's Educational Series/ Quantum Press
250 Wireless Blvd.
Hauppage, New York 11788
9781438001951 $18.99 www.barronseduc.com
"Heirloom Knitting Skills" is detailed exploration of United Kingdom and other knitting
traditions, which includes photograph illustrated instructions for 12 projects that use techniques
from a library of 150 and more stitch patterns. Each chapter of "Heirloom Knitting Skills" is
organized around a different stitch type, such as textured stitches, twisted stitches, raised stitches,
cable stitches, lace stitches, and colorwork. There is also a chapter devoted to knitting techniques
which displays color photographs of step by step positions in all or most basic knitting
techniques. Demonstrations are for right handed knitters, and the suggestion to use a small mirror
will enable left handed knitters to follow the pattern in reverse. "Heirloom Knitting Skills" is a
treasure trove of both history and current applications of knitting traditions. Many black and
white historic photos, from the Fair Isles, Shetland Islands, Bavaria, and other locations display
knitted garments as worn in past eras. There are also beautiful color photos of lovely current
designs, such as the Hap Shawl, the raspberry beret, twist and slip stockings, and lacy socks. "A
Stitch in Time: Heirloom Knitting Skills" is a cultural arts treasure with modern interpretations
for preservation and enjoyment.
Printing On Fabric
Jen Swearington
Lark Crafts
67 Broadway
Asheville, NC 28801
9781454703945 $21.95 larkcrafts.com
Featuring more than a dozen "hands-on" projects, Printing on Fabric: Techniques with Screens,
Stencils, Inks, and Dyes features meticulous "how-to" instructions for colorful,
professional-quality fabric printing. Award-winning quilter and garment designer Jen
Swearington covers how to get started with a fabric printing studio; create detailed ink patterns
and repeats; safely handle dyes and related chemicals; and much more. Diagrams and full-color
photographs on almost every page illustrate this user-friendly resource, highly recommended for
anyone interested in fabric printing whether for hobbyist or professional purposes.
Easy Memorabilia Quilts
Trish Bowman
American Quilter's Society
PO Box 3290
Paducah, KY 42002-3290
9781604600568 $24.95 americanquilter.com
Easy Memorabilia Quilts: Ties, T-Shirts, Photos & More has step-by-step instructions and
full-color illustrations for crafting memory quilts that display cherished images and mementos,
whether from worn T-shirts or baby clothes, hats, emblems, or even awards. Offering seven
layouts from wallhanging to bed quilt, Easy Memorabilia Quilts is thoroughly accessible to
quilters of all skill and experience levels, even beginners! Highly recommended for needlecraft
enthusiasts, especially those interested in creating distinctive and memorable gifts.
Martingale
19021 Avenue NE
Bothell, WA 98011
www.martingale-pub.com
Sandy Turner's BIG-PRINT PATCHWORK: QUILT PATTERNS FOR LARGE-SCALE
PRINTS (9781604681826, $24.99) comes from a quilting teacher who here shares her secrets for
putting novelty and pictorial prints to use, and is a recommendation for any quilter looking to
work with big prints in patchwork. Seven projects illustrate different approaches and offer plenty
of ideas, while keys to what to look for in large-scale prints and how to enhance a theme
accompany blocks and instructions easy to reproduce in a variety of sizes. The result will appeal
to any learning to work with patchwork. Amy Ellis' MODERN BASICS II: 14 EASY
PATCHWORK QUILT PATTERNS (9781604682021, $24.99) teaches shortcuts and patterns
and offers some fourteen projects featuring original quilt blocks in a fun book written by a
popular quilting blogger. Helpful tips for newer quilters accompany color photos, patterns, and
tips on cutting and assembly. The easy patchwork quilt patterns offer immediate gratification as
they assure professional-looking results from simple efforts. Newcomers to quilting will find this
the perfect place to begin, pairing basic instruction with keys to success. TWICE AS NICE:
QUILTS WITH SCRAP-SAVING BONUS PROJECTS by Kari M. Carr (9781604681765,
$22.99) provides six lovely quilts along with a bonus project for each that teach the basics of
techniques designed to use up quilting scraps. What is ultimately created is more than just a quilt:
it's a system for using up pieces of scrap fabric by producing accompanying wall hangings, pin
cushions or more as a means of concluding the project. A fine guide, this is a pick for any quilter
who wants to use up scraps.
Scrap Quilts Fit for a Queen
Sally Schneider
Martingale
19021 Avenue NE, Bothell, WA 98011
9781604681789, $26.99, www.martingale-pub.com
Scrap Quilts Fit for a Queen Or a King, Twin, or Lap comes from a quilting expert who offers 10
scrappy quilts, each in multiple sizes to appeal to a wide audience who wants to have different
quilt options. All the specs are included, from yardage and cutting to calculating the number of
blocks for each size, while chapters covering basic techniques for strip piecing, using square
triangles, and making folded corners offer embellishments and professional, polished techniques.
The result is a highly recommended pick for any quilter who wants size options without extra
math.
New York Beauty Diversified
Linda J. Hahn
American Quilter's Society
PO Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
9781604600582, $24.95, www.americanquilter.com
New York Beauty Diversified offers keys to paper-piecing for precise results, and showcases
some fourteen projects and several gallery quilts to illustrate design possibilities for all levels of
quilter and needleworkers. From flowers and sunbursts to the pairing of traditional quilt blocks to
New York Beauty blocks, this teaches the basics of paper piecing methods and offers many pages
packed with color illustrations and photos of completed projects. The result is a fine gathering of
projects and ideas perfect for any quilter's collection.
A Stitch in Time: Heirloom Knitting Skills
Rita Taylor
Barron's
250 Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788
9781438001951, $18.99, www.barronseduc.com
A Stitch in Time: Heirloom Knitting Skills packs in a treasury of traditional knitting stitches and
offers clear directions on how to work with over 150 stitch patterns, linking knitting patterns with
projects holding step-by-step instruction with all the skills needed to produce polished results.
From a raspberry beret and a soft cowl to using lace, cable, twisted or raised stitches, this offers a
range of approaches to producing classic heirloom creations and is a solid pick for any
needlework collection.
The Health/Medical Shelf
Fitness and Health, seventh edition
Brian J. Sharkey & Steven E. Gaskill
Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.
PO Box 5076
Champaign, IL 61820-5076
9780736099370, $37.00, www.HumanKinetics.com
Good fitness is easier than some expect, while truly great fitness requires more know-how.
"Fitness and Health" is the updated seventh edition from Brian J. Sharkey and Steven E. Gaskill
who provide insight on moving the self towards greater physical health and fitness, providing a
complete and comprehensive breakdown on health and its many dimensions. With chapters
touching on the psychology of fitness, how different sorts of fitness interact, fitness's applications
for mental health, and much more, "Fitness and Health" is a scholarly and core addition to any
health or exercise science collection, not to be overlooked.
Broken Hearts
David S. Jones
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218-4363
9781421408019, $34.95, www.press.jhu.edu
Broken Hearts: The Tangled History of Cardiac Care presents debates over what causes heart
attacks and complications of cardiac surgery such as mental fog and depression, and considers
why doctors and patients overestimate the dangers of medical interventions. Accompanying this
discussion is a history of cardiology and cardiac surgery in this country that considers the entire
medical decision making process, based on reviews of medical history and community
perspectives alike. Any health collection strong in cardiac care will find this a winning
presentation perfect for general health or specialty collections alike.
The Technology Shelf
Information Technology
Richard Fox
CRC Press
6000 NW Broken Sound Parkway NW
Boca Raton, FL 33487
www.crcpress.com
9781466568280, $79.95, www.amazon.com
Information technology (IT) is the application of computers and telecommunications equipment
to store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data, often in the context of a business or other
enterprise. The term is commonly used as a synonym for computers and computer networks, but
it also encompasses other information distribution technologies such as television and
telephones. Several industries are associated with information technology, such as computer
hardware, software, electronics, semiconductors, internet, telecom equipment, e-commerce and
computer services. "Information Technology: An Introduction for Today's Digital World" by
Richard Fox (Professor of Computer Science, Northern Kentucky University) is a 546 page
compendium covering the extensive spectrum of IT including computer organization and
hardware, operating systems, networks, scripting, binary numbers, DOS, Linux, computer
security, and a great deal more. Deftly organized and presented, comprehensive, and extensive,
and highly recommended for professional and academic library IT reference collections,
"Information Technology: An Introduction for Today's Digital World" is ideal as an Information
Technology curriculum textbook.
GPS/GNSS Antennas
B. Rama Rao, et.al.
Artech House
685 Canton Street, Norwood, MA 02062
9781596931503, $139.00, www.artechhouse.com
GPS/GNSS Antennas offers a practical resource covering the latest GPS/GNSS antenna systems
and covers key applications of these antennas for professionals who need to know in-depth
details on antenna characteristics, operations, and more. Engineers will appreciate the coverage
of adaptive arrays, signal processing techniques, and more which cover basics requirements for
both dual-band and tri-band antennas, and will appreciate chapters packed with information on
antenna design and substrates materials. It's the first comprehensive book presenting designs for
compact GNSS antennas for personal handheld devices and cars, and is a highly recommended
pick for any technical engineering collection.
Handbook of RF, Microwave, and Millimeter-Wave Components
Leonid A. Belov, et.al.
Artech House
685 Canton Street, Norwood, MA 02062
9781608072095, $165.00, www.artechhouse.com
Handbook of RF, Microwave, and Millimeter-Wave Components provides a comprehensive
reference on the basic operations and characteristics of active and passive RF, microwave, and
millimeter-wave components, covering linear and nonlinear components and including
descriptions and examples of all the materials and best practices in the field. Engineering
collections will find this a fine reference that covers all kinds of applications, from analyzing
noisy signals and understanding frequency synthesizer structures to microelectricalmechanical
switches and oscillation sources and ranges. The result is a powerful, specific reference packed
with charts, graphs and details perfect for any engineering reference collection.
The Comix/Graphic Novel Shelf
At War With the Empire
Gerry Hunt, author
Matthew Griffin, illustrator
The O'Brien Press
c/o Dufour Editions, Inc.
PO Box 7
Chester Springs, PA 19425-0007
9781847172600 $21.95 www.dufoureditions.com
At War With the Empire: Ireland's Fight for Independence, is a full-color, historically accurate,
politically objective graphic novel about the fierce and deadly guerilla war that Ireland fought
from 1919 to 1921 against the British Army. Though not unduly graphic or gruesome, At War
With the Empire does not shirk from chronicling the atrocities committed by both sides. Battle
tactics, major conflicts, arrests, executions, the replacement of the police force with "tans"
(World War I veterans) who regularly engaged in retaliatory riots against civilians, and more fill
this harrowing true story. At War With the Empire closes with the signing of a treaty between
Britain and Ireland, as well as a brief postscript on how the Old IRA split into pro-treaty and
anti-treaty forces, marking the inception of the Irish Civil War. The realistic art style of At War
With the Empire brings history to shocking life, and Ireland's hard-learned lessons about the
savagery of war and sectarian violence are as relevant as ever in today's chaotic world, where too
many other nations are beset by similar suffering. At War With the Empire makes history
thoroughly accessible to readers of all ages, and is highly recommended especially for high
school and public library graphic novel collections.
Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong
Prudence Shen & Faith Erin Hicks
First Second
175 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10010
9781596436596 $16.99 www.firstsecondbooks.com
Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong is an adventurous black-and-white graphic novel about coming
of age, the fallout of a painful divorce, a high school popularity contest (a.k.a. "student council
election"), and robots designed to battle one another to the robo-death. Charlie is a laid-back guy;
as captain of the basketball team, he might technically be a "jock", but Nate, the eccentric leader
of the robotics club, is his unlikely best friend. When the high school students' discretionary fund
comes up for grabs between the robotics club (who need it to build a championship robot) and
the cheerleaders (who need new uniforms), it sparks a bitter war for a vacant student council seat
- and Charlie is caught in the middle! Worse yet, Charlie's estranged mother, whom he has barely
seen in the past few years, plans to come and visit for Thanksgiving - along with her boyfriend!
It's enough to make a teenager and his friends (and not-so-friends) run away in a minivan to
compete in a robo-rumble - this can only end well, right? Funny, touching, and firmly grounded
in the foibles of star-crossed friendship, Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong is enthusiastically
recommended for public library collections and readers of all ages.
Native American Classics, Graphic Classics volume 24
Tom Pomplum, editor
John E. Smelcer and Joseph Bruchac, associate editors
Eureka Productions
8778 Oak Grove Road, Mount Horeb, WI 53572
9780982563069 $17.95 www.graphicclassics.com
"Native American Classics, Graphic Classics volume 24" is a collection of 18 great stories and
poems by North American Native authors, color illustrated by a series of talented graphics artists
including Robby McMurtry, who passed away after finishing his comic art interpretation of "On
Wolf Mountain," by Charles Eastman. Eureka Productions and editor John E. Smelcer have
pledged $1 for each book sold in February and March, 2013, to the Robby McMurtry Scholarship
for the Arts (for more information, go to www.robbymcmurtry.com). Other Native American
authors whose works are included are Zitkala-Sa, Alex Posey, George Copway, John Rollin
Ridge, E. Pauline Johnson, Simon Pocagon, and Bertrand N. O. Walker. This stunning collection
stories and poems by indigenous authors is designed to make Native literature accessible to
interested readers age 12 and up. The color illustrations add dimension and punch to delivery,
and significant narrative from each writing is also quoted and included. "Native American
Classics. Graphic Classics Volume 24" is a cultural contribution to complete understanding. It
crackles with excitement, vividly spurring the reader to explore more by these great authors and
artists.
Blue Bloods
Melissa de la Cruz
Adapted by Robert Venditti
Art by Alina Urusov
Hyperion Books
77 West 66th Street
New York, NY 10023-6298
9781423134466 $19.99 www.hyperionbooks.com
Blue Bloods is the full-color graphic novel rendition of the first book in Melissa de la Cruz's
internationally popular re-interpretation of vampire mythos. Schuyler Van Alen is the heir to a
swiftly-ebbing fortune, and just about to turn fifteen. Disturbing changes are taking place in her
body and her life - prominent blue veins appear on her arms, and she is sometimes beset by
dreamlike visions of other times and places. Other wealthy teenagers on the cusp of adulthood,
removed from her social circle by varying degrees, also appear to be undergoing similar
transformations. But the shocking murder of a young woman points to a dark secret behind the
mysteries of power and identity! Alina Urusov's vivid artwork brings a world about the
ongoing struggle for redemption to life, in this excellent adaptation that readers of all ages will
thoroughly enjoy. Highly recommended.
Primates
Jim Ottaviani & Maris Wicks
First Second Books
175 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10010
9781596438651 $19.99 www.firstsecondbooks.com
Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birute Galdikas is a full-color
graphic novel profiling three female scientists whose work in the field would
completely revolutionize humanity's understanding of other primates. Jane Goodall was the first
the discover that chimpanzees used tools, a behavior once thought to be a defining trait of
humans; Dian Fossey publicized the threat that human poaching and habitat incursions posed to
gorillas (notably speaking out against supposed eco-tourism, which she denounced as causing
more harm than good), and Birute Galdikas observed orangutans in Indonesia, in the process
becoming a strong voice for rainforest conservation. All three women were recruited by the
brilliant (if somewhat eccentric) anthropologist Louis Leakey, who keenly spotted their passion
for science and interest in primates despite their lack of anthropology credentials. Although
Primates occasionally engages in artistic license/fictionalization with regard to minor details for
the sake of narrative flow, the main story is directly from the documented contributions these
three women made to both science and ecological conservation. Highly recommended for readers
of all ages!
Meet The Marvel Super Heroes
Scott Peterson
Marvel Press
c/o Disney Book Group
114 Fifth Avenue, 14th fl., NY, NY 10011
www.hyperionchildrensbooks.com
9781423161424, $12.99, www.amazon.com
Marvel inspired characters have impacted our popular culture through such mass media as comic
books, graphic novels, television shows, and movies. A great many of them are household names
such as Spiderman, Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk, and Thor. Now full color, full page,
portraits of more than 100 iconic Marvel super heroes are compiled the in pages of "Meet The
Marvel Super Heroes", a 144 page compendium where each character is showcased with a
succinct description. The super heroes are presented in alphabetical order according to their super
hero names and range from Ant-Man to Wonder Man. Of special note is that the back of the
book's dust jacket is also a poster featuring a group shot of all these featured super heroes. "Meet
The Marvel Super Heroes" is highly recommended for community library collections in general,
and all comic book enthusiasts in particular!
Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Stephan Pastis
Andrews & McMeel
1130 Walnut Street
Kansas City, MO 64106-2109
www.andrewsmcmeel.com
9781449427740 $12.99 www.pearlscomic.com
Unsportsmanlike Conduct: A Pearls Before Swine Collection is the latest collection of Stephan
Pastis' popular comic strip, which has appeared in more than 600 newspapers worldwide and
been named Best Comic Strip of the Year twice by the National Cartoonists Society. The cartoon
cast includes a gaggle of anthropomorphic animals including an eternally hunted zebra,
insensitive predatory crocodiles, an obtuse pig, a self-centered rat, and a goat who may be
isolated by his relative sanity, as well as occasional "creator cameos". Unsportsmanlike Conduct
is a hybrid mash-up of shaggy-dog puns, wild(ish) antics, pointless violence up to the level of
incompetent animal suicide bombers, and the occasional hint of audience-trolling (the creator
even tells the tongue-in-cheek story of an inflammatory "Family Circus" parody he allegedly
created to maintain his status as an "edgy cartoonist"). "'Why is it that at a time when most
people are hurting economically, there's this class of super-rich people who are doing better than
ever? ...We should do something about it.' 'Like write your congressman?' 'Like push them into a
lake.' 'Try your congressman.' 'Fine. We'll push him in too.'"
The Eye of the World: The Graphic Novel V. 3
Robert Jordan
Tor
c/o Tor/Forge Books
175 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010
9780765331632, $24.99, www.tor.com
The Eye of the World: The Graphic Novel V. 3 takes Robert Jordan's classic 'Wheel of Time'
series and turns it into a fine graphic adaptation perfect for Jordan fans and readers of graphic
novel science fiction alike. This gathers issues thirteen to eighteen, is scripted by Chuck Dixon,
and packs in color art by Marcio Fiorito and Francis Nuguit, following the ongoing adventures of
Rand and his friends, who split into three groups trying to escape pursuit by Mashadar. Deadly
strangers, dangerous sea passages, and dramatic adventures with many twists and turns are finely
adapted in a lovely presentation especially recommended for fans suffering from the Wheel of
Time's conclusion this winter.
Johnny Red: Angels Over Stalingrad V. 3
Tom Tully and Joe Colquhoun
Titan Books
144 Southwark Street, London SE1 OUP, UK
9781848564381, $19.95, www.titanbooks.com
Johnny Red: Angels Over Stalingrad V. 3 is the third volume in the series, reprinting the classic
story by Tom Tully and Joe Colquhoun to provide military graphic novel enthusiasts with one of
Britain's best-loved combat comics, Battle. This lovely hardback pairs information about aerial
warfare and Stalingrad with a vivid colorful account of one Johnny Redburn, discharged from the
RAF for killing an officer and fighting against Germans from afar. A nostalgic reissue, this is a
pick for any collection strong in British historical comic writing.
The Military Shelf
Project Terminated
Erik Simonsen
Crecy Publishing
c/o Specialty Press
99 Spring Street, 3rd fl., NY, NY 10012
www.specialtypress.com
9780859791731, $39.95, www.amazon.com
Military aircraft construction contracts have been a big money business since the early days of
World War I. Out of a wealth of military aircraft contracts a surprising number of them were
cancelled -- even after the prototypes of these planes proved successful (e.g. Northrop YB-49;
Flying Wing; Canadian CF-105 Arrow; Mach 3 Lockheed YF-12), while others never made it
pass their initial mock-up phase. For the first time, all of these failed military aircrafts have been
compiled together by photographer Erik Simonsen in "Project Terminated", a superbly
illustrated, 160 page compendium showcasing ten canceled air craft complete with their details
and what led to cancellations. Informed, informative, and enhanced with a glossary and a
comprehensive index, "Project Terminated" is an unique and highly recommended addition to
personal, community, and academic library Aviation History and Military History reference
collections and supplemental reading lists.
They Called Them Soldier Boys
Gregory W. Ball
University of North Texas Press
PO Box 311336
Denton, TX 76203-1336
9781574415001, $29.95, www.unt.edu/untpress
War isn't the place for the farm boy. "They Called Them Soldier Boys: A Texas Infantry
Regiment in World War I" tells the story of these regiments from rural Texas, telling the story of
nearly 1,100 of these individuals who went to war in the first World War, joining with European
armies, their unusual talents applied to war, the rise of experience, and much more throughout
the war. "They Called Them Soldier Boys" is a strong addition to history collections focusing on
local contributions to the first World War, highly recommended.
Osprey Publishing
4402 - 23rd Street, Suite 219
Long Island City, NY 11101-5058
www.ospreypublishing.com
Vincent W. Rospond's POLISH ARMIES OF THE PARTITIONS 1770-94 (97817849088558,
$17.95) is illustrated by Raffaele Ruggeri and offers a fine survey of the Polish-Lithuanian
armies of the late 18th century. From their organization and their distinctions to historic battles
and confrontations, this history is illustrated with a combination of rare early images and colorful
artwork which brings to life the uniforms, equipment and statistics of the Polish armies. Highly
recommended! David R. Higgins' MARK IV VS. A7V VILLERS-BRETONNEAUX 1918
(9781780960050, $18.95) offers military collections a fine account of the first deployment of the
Germans' own design, and is a fine recommendation for any military history holding interested in
the machines of conflict. The clash at Villers-Bretonneaux showcased two competing designs,
the Mark IV and the A7V, and details how they were deployed in battle. The result is a fine
recommendation for military libraries strong in not only history, but equipment analysis. Stuart
Reid's Cumberland's CULLODEN ARMY 1745-46 (9781849088466, $17.95) packs in color
artwork by illustrator Gerry Embleton as it covers the history and strategies of a 1700s army lead
by one Duke of Cumberland, who assembled an army to defeat a Jacobite rebellion that
threatened to restore the Stuarts to rule. Details include not just uniforms but a full chronology of
military events and encounters, along with analysis that includes specific units' actions and
battles through the campaign that ended at Culloden. Military history holdings specializing in
U.K. early history will find this a fine addition. THE M60 MACHINE GUN by Kevin Dockery
(9781849088442, $18.95) receives fine illustrations by mark Stacey and tells of the development
and deployment of a machine gun known as "the Pig" after World War II. It came from two
revolutionary German designs and saw action during the Vietnam War: chapters consider how it
changed infantry tactics, how it appealed to special ops troops, and how its development affected
military choices during the decades following Vietnam. Any military or firearms collection
strong in equipment history will find this an intriguing history. James Miller's ALBATROS
D.I-D.II (9781780965994, $18.95) tells of the 1916 development and design of the Albatros as
German fighter pilots sought to create an aircraft that would complete against more successful
Allied forces. Two Albatros craft were developed simultaneously, and allowed Germany to
regain control of the skies by fall of 1916. This history of the two provides a powerful assessment
of how the designs changed German aerial combat abilities in a pick for any World War I
collection. Peter E. Davies' US MARINE CORPS F-4 PHANTOM II UNITS OF THE
VIETNAM WAR (9781849087513, $22.95) provides a survey of the missions and achievements
of the F-4 Phantom II units of Vietnam, and is a pick for any military collection strong in aviation
history or Vietnam War units in particular. This coverage considers the F-4's performance in
missions and uses the experience of aircrew who flew them to add to the comprehensive history
of the craft. Pages packed with color and black and white photos enhance documentation of
major battles and interactions between officers and pilots. The result is a vivid recreation of the
F-4's achievements, perfect for any military aviation or Vietnam War history collection! Bill
Yenne's THE WHITE ROSE OF STALINGRAD: THE REAL-LIFE ADVENTURE OF LIDIYA
VLADIMIROVNA LITVYAK, THE HIGHEST SCORING FEMALE AIR ACE OF ALL TIME
(9781849088107, $27.95) offers the true story of "Lilya" Litvyak, who became the highest
scoring woman air ace of all time. Despite her achievements, very little has been written about
her: perhaps because of her evolution as a unique Soviet fighter pilot during World War II. This
account not only covers Litvyak's life and achievement, but offers many further insights into
Soviet operations during the war, making it of interest to collections ranging from aviation and
military to women's history and Soviet history holdings.
The Audiobook Shelf
Raising Cubby
John Elder Robison
Random House Audio Books
c/o The Random House Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, 5th floor
New York, NY 10019
9780307881359 $40.00 www.randomhouse.com
Read by the author, Raising Cubby: A Father and Son's Adventures with Asperger's, Trains,
Tractors, and High Explosives is an unabridged audiobook rendition of the true-life memoir of a
high-functioning autistic father and his efforts to raise his son. John Elder Robison didn't know
that he had Asperger's syndrome until he was diagnosed at age forty, but for all his life he found
machines easier to figure out than people. Unable to read and understand the subtleties of human
interaction as easily as the average person, he was all but oblivious to the signs that his marriage
was in trouble until it ended. And then he had a son Cubby to raise on his own... by reading him
electrical manuals at bedtime, and making sure he didn't drink any diesel fuel. But Robison was
slow to see the signs of Asperger's in his own child. Cubby became a talented chemist at age
seventeen - a little too talented. Smart enough to make military explosives, and unwise enough to
make YouTube videos that drew the attention of the federal government. The agents assigned to
evaluate Cubby deemed him harmless, but a blood-hungry prosecutor equated Cubby with a
terrorist, charging him with multiple felonies. As Cubby faced the possibility of up to sixty years
in prison, both father and son had to re-evaluate their lives, what being "on the spectrum" means,
and how best to adapt to a complicated world. Engrossing from beginning to end, Raising Cubby
is highly recommended. 10 CDs, 12 1/2 hours.
What We Talk About When We Talk About God
Rob Bell
Harper Audio
10 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022-5299
9780062237699 $14.99 www.harpercollins.com
Pastor Rob Bell presents What We Talk About When We Talk About God, a theological
meditation accessible to readers of all faiths and backgrounds, now available in an unabridged
audiobook edition. In today's modern times, God as described by fundamentalist, Old
Testament-influenced viewpoints may seem cruel, tribal, and in stark opposition to modern
science. Yet people still feel an innate sense of reverence for the divine. Could there be a new
way to talk about God, a way that leads toward a more compassionate future? A stirring
testimony of the need for cultural change to promote humanity's reconnection with God, What
We Talk About When We Talk About God is highly recommended. 4 CDs, 4 1/2 hours.
Pete Seeger: The Storm King
Presented by Jeff Haynes
Featuring Dar Williams, Ralph Stanley, Will Ackerman, and Samite
Hachette Audio
237 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
www.PeteSeegerTheStormKing.com
9781619698307 $19.98 www.HachetteAudio.com
Pete Seeger: The Storm King is an audio anthology of stories, spoken narratives, memoirs and
poems set to a wide variety of musical styles. The result is an atmospheric experience that
captivates the listener's attention. Folktale-style adventures and legends are complemented by an
engaging background music selection ranging from classical to new age, jazz, bluegrass, African
rhythms, and much more. Audio fans of all ages will enjoy this wonderful marriage of mutually
uplifting art forms. Highly recommended, especially for public library collections! 2 CDs, 2.5
hours.
The Drunken Botanist
Amy Stewart, author
Coleen Marlo, narrator
Highbridge Audio Books
201 Sixth Street SE, Suite 220
Minneapolis, MN 55414
9781622311392 $34.95 www.highbridgeaudio.com
Award-winning author Amy Stewart presents The Drunken Botanist: The Plants that Create the
World's Great Drinks, a delightfully accessible browser's guide to all the amazing herbs, flowers,
grains, fruits, and fungi that have been used to create intoxicating beverages across the breadth of
recorded human history - now available in unabridged audiobook format! The botanical origins
of everything from sake to Scotch, tequila, bourbon, whiskey and much more are rife with trivia
tidbits and historical lore. A fine distillation of botany, mixology, biology, chemistry, and history,
The Drunken Botanist is a most enjoyable way to learn just what's in one's favorite cocktail or
bar drink, and is a great source of anecdotes to liven up a party! 8 CDs, 10 hours.
Rita Moreno: A Memoir
Rita Moreno
Read By the Author
Penguin Audio
c/o The Penguin Publishing Group
375 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
9781611761399, $29.95, http://us.penguingroup.com
From nothing to stardom is always a long road to walk. "Rita Moreno: A Memoir" is the
audiobook of actress Rita Moreno's self-titled memoir, in which she narrates herself. Within, she
tells of her journey through Hollywood from being discovered in Puerto Rico, to her early days in
show business and how this opened her to a whirlwind life, her many curious romantic
encounters with show business legends, the racial pressures she confronted along the way, and
depression that almost made her claim her own life. "Rita Moreno" is an excellent choice for
those with a fascination of the passing age of Hollywood and want to learn more about Moreno's
career from Moreno herself, enthusiastically recommended. Unabridged, 8 CDs, 9 1/2 hours.
Z
Therese Ann Fowler, author
Jenna Lamia, narrator
Macmillan Audio
175 Fifth Ave., 3rd floor
New York, NY 10010
ThereseAnneFowler.com
9781427230140 $39.99 www.macmillanaudio.com
Captivatingly performed by Jenna Lamia, Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald is the unabridged
audiobook rendition of Therese Ann Fowler's novel from the viewpoint of Zelda Fitzgerald, the
wife of celebrated American author F. Scott Fitzgerald. Zelda was a southern belle who first met
her future husband at a country club dance in 1918, when he was a lieutenant in the army. Scott
was not wealthy, established, or even a southerner, and he was determined to earn a living
through the tenuous craft of writing; nonetheless, she dared to follow him and his creative
passions to New York. Together, they would travel from Long Island to Hollywood and Paris,
and meet other great authors of the era, including Ernest Hemingway, Sara and Gerald Murphy,
and Gertrude Stein. An extraordinary re-imagining of Zelda Fitzgerald's complex and celebrated
life, Z is a joy to experience and highly recommended. 10 CDs, 12 hours.
The Secret Keeper
Kate Morton, author
Caroline Lee, narrator
Bolinda Publishing
186 S Long Swamp Rd
Jackson, ME 04921
9781743117095 $29.99 www.bolinda.com
Brilliantly performed by award-winning actress Caroline Lee, The Secret Keeper is the
unabridged audiobook rendition of Kate Morton's layered novel about Laurel Nicolson, the crime
she witnessed in 1959, and the dark secret she has harbored in the fifty years since. There is also
a parallel narrative of the life of Laurel's mother in London during the Blitz of World War II.
When Laurel finds an old photograph of her mother and a mysterious woman named Vivian, it is
her first clue to unraveling the tangles of a complicated history. Multifaceted, vivid, and
involving, The Secret Keeper is a choice pick for public library audiobook collections, highly
recommended. 17 CDs, 20 hours, tracks every 3 min. for easy bookmarking.
The Lion's Lady
Julie Garwood, author
Susan Duerden, narrator
Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887
Grand Haven, MI 49417
9781469261317 $29.99 www.brillianceaudio.com
The Lion's Lady is the unabridged audiobook rendition of a sensual and charged love story.
Christina Bennett is a dazzling London beauty with a furtive secret. The Marquis of Lyonwood is
a nobleman who can recognize the wildfire charm beneath Christina's cool exterior. A single,
stolen kiss unleashes the eternal chase between them. Can the Marquis woo her away from the
hidden destiny that controls her choices? The Lion's Lady is a delectable delight for fans of
passionate romance! 11 CDs, 13 hours 32 min.
Prophet of Bones
Ted Kosmatka, author
Scott Sowers, narrator
Macmillan Audio
175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 315
New York, NY 10010
9781427228864 $39.99 www.macmillanaudio.com
Nebula Award-nominated author Ted Kosmatka (also known for writing video game stories for
the popular company Valve) presents the unabridged audiobok rendition of Prophet of Bones, a
high-stakes thriller set in a world dangerously similar to our own, where one man's scientific
discoveries could spark a shocking transformation - much to the dismay of national governments,
paramilitary forces, and the will of an influential billionaire! Paul Carlson is a sharp-minded
young scientist, whose tour of duty at a remote Indonesian island rapidly escalates into a deadly
cat-and-mouse game in which not only his life, but also the underpinnings of all human society
are at stake. Despite the teachings of "modern science" that Paul has studied since a young age,
could the world truly be much more ancient than 5,800 years? Excitement and intrigue combine
in this edge-of-one's-seat thriller, highly recommended especially adding a measure of
excitement to long trips. 10 CDs, 13 hours.
The Love Song of Jonny Valentine
Teddy Wayne, author
Kirby Heyborne, narrator
Blackstone Audio
PO Box 969, Ashland, OR 97520
9781470885243 $29.95 blackstoneaudio.com
Whiting Writers' Award-winning author Teddy Wayne presents The Love Song of Jonny
Valentine: A Novel, an adventurous coming-of-age story about an eleven-year-old boy who
becomes a pop culture sensation, now available as an unabridged audiobook. Young Jonny
Valentine's face and voice are wildly popular with out-of-control consumer culture, but at heart
he remains devoted to his mother and determined to find his father amid the thousands
(millions?) of clamoring fans. A vivid portrayal of the dark side of fame and fortune, The Love
Song of Jonny Valentine holds the listener's rapt attention to the very end. 10 CDs, 12 hours.
The Lost Art of Mixing
Erica Bauermeister, author
Cassandra Campbell, narrator
Books on Tape
c/o Random House Audio Books
1745 Broadway, 5th floor
New York, NY 10019
www.booksontape.com
9780385363365 $50.00 www.randomhouse.com
The unabridged audiobook adaptation of Erica Bauermeister's sequel to "The School of Essential
Ingredients", The Lost Art of Mixing is a novel following Lillian and the people who come to her
restaurant, whether as customers or employees. Al is an accountant who immerses himself in
repetitive numbers; Al's wife Louise burns with barely curtailed rage; Chloe is a talented chef
whose bitter past has taught her to trust no one; Finnegan is a giant of a man who nonetheless has
an eerie talent for blending into the woodwork; and Lillian herself has to grapple with an
unexpected shock in her life. Human bonds take center stage in this extraordinary tale of
reconciliation, and the healing power of good cuisine shared in steadfast friendship. Highly
recommended! 7 CDs, 8 hours 9 min.
Relaxation and Wellness Techniques
Mary Karapetian Alvord, Bonnie Zucker, and Bryce Alvord
Research Press
2612 North Mattis Ave.
Champaign, IL 61822
$19.95 www.researchpress.com
Relaxation and Wellness Techniques: Mastering the Mind-Body Connection is an audio CD of
ten guided sessions designed to ease stress, promote inner harmony, and ultimately harness the
beneficial power of the mind. Gentle and soothing, the sessions blend seamlessly with the
background music composed by Bryce Alvord. Easy to use and benefit from, Relaxation and
Wellness Techniques lives up to its title, and is enthusiastically recommended as an excellent
way to decompress and unwind from the harrowing pressures of everyday life. 79 min.
Car Talk: 25 Years of Lousy Car Advice
Ray Magliozzi
Highbridge Audio Books
201 Sixth Street SE, Suite 220
Minneapolis, MN 55414
9781622311200, $22.95, www.highbridgeaudio.com
Car Talk: 25 Years of Lousy Car Advice comes from the popular NPR radio show ad gathers
some of the best episodes of 'Car Talk' for any newcomer or old-time fine. In 1987 Ray and Tom
Magliozzi transitioned from local radio to a national NPR program, 'Car Talk', that proved
entertaining and popular. 25 years of wit on the maintaining of cars gathers the best of hilarious
car reflections and moments in a presentation perfect for any audio library.
Random House Audio Books
c/o The Random House Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, 5th floor
New York, NY 10019
www.wandomhouseaudio.com
Lawrence Wright's GOING CLEAR: SCIENTOLOGY, HOLLYWOOD & THE PRISON OF
BELIEF (9780385393041, $58.00) is narrated by Morton Sellers with an introduction read by the
author, and is based on over two hundred personal interviews and years or archival research into
the inner workings of the Church of Scientology. From its origins in the science fiction works of
L. Ron Hubbard to its struggles to be accepted as a legitimate religion, this uncovers its entire
evolution and premise, teaching not only about scientology, but what makes a religion a religion
and not something else. Is Scientology deserving of constitutional protections achieved in its
victory over the IRS? This offers much food for thought. Jonathan Kellerman's GUILT
(9789739369166, $45.00) receives a fine narration by John Rubinstein, a Broadway and TV actor
whose smooth voice lends high drama and tension to this fine story of Los Angeles murder and
investigations. Homicide detective Milo Sturgis finds two recently uncovered bodies offer links
to events six decades ago involving a wealthy doctor and a lovely nurse. Add celebrity
interactions and Los Angeles culture into the mix and you have an outstanding survey, highly
recommended. Alan Bradley's SPEAKING FROM AMONG THE BONES: A FLAVIA DE
LUCE NOVEL (9780307879493, $35.00) pairs reader Jayne Entwhistle's smooth voice with the
story of pre-teen amateur detective and chemist Flavia de Luce, who is hot on the trail of her
latest investigation into the murder of a church organist in the English hamlet she calls home.
Who would kill the organist, then hide his body in a sacred place? Flavia's investigations lead to
a series of satisfying complexities in this latest addition to her sleuthing successes.
Hachette Audio
237 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017-0010
www.hachetteaudio.com
James Patterson and Jill Dembowski's WITCH & WIZARD: THE KISS (9781619693746,
$22.98) receives a fine narration by Spencer Locke and Justin Long with Cassandra Morris,
which lends an almost radio-style dramatic touch to the story of a witch and wizard with unusual
abilities who face a magical stranger and powerful entwined sibling magic abilities. When
Wizard King threatens war, Wisty must choose between romance and world-saving in a fantasy
saga filled with romance and unexpected supernatural twists and turns. Fantasy and mystery
audio collections alike will find this a satisfyingly complex saga. Ed Whitacre and Lesley
Cauley's AMERICAN TURNAROUND: REINVENTING AT&T AND GM AND THE WAY
WE DO BUSINESS IN THE USA (9781611134964, $29.98) receives a fine reading by author
Ed himself, and provides a candid discussion about his success in the corporate world as the
CEO of two major American corporations. He built AT&T into a telecommunications giant and
then in 2009 he was tapped to turn around General Motors. His discussions of key managerial
shake-ups at GM and his business-building corporate strategy at AT&T makes for an outstanding
discussion that comes to life in audio, where he narrates his stories of inner business workings.
The result is an outstanding survey filled with progressive management tips for any business
collection.
Galaxy Press
7051 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 200
Hollywood, CA 90028
www.galaxypress.com
L. Ron Hubbard was a master storyteller and one of the most prolific and successful writers
during the 'Golden Age' of pulp magazines. Galaxy Press has devoted itself to bringing Hubbard's
stories vividly to life in complete, unabridged, multi-voice audio book recordings. The most two
recent titles feature Hubbard's gift for action-adventure yarns are "The Red Dragon"
(9781592122288, $12.95) and "Trick Soldier" (9781592123186, $12.95). In "The Red Dragon",
Michael Stuart is stranded in China making his living anyway he can -- and that includes helping
a young woman who is targeted by nefarious forces when she seeks to recover something her
archaeologist father had found deep in the interior before he died. The result is non-stop,
cliff-hanger action and a gratifying surprise ending. "The Trick Soldier" is comprised of three
pulp magazine stories: He Walked To War; Machine Gun 21,000; and the title piece 'Trick
Soldier'. All three stories feature American marines. "The Red Dragon" (originally published in
the February 1935 issue of 'Five Novels') and "Trick Soldier" (found in the January 1936 issue of
'Top-Notch') are 2 CD, 2 hour, flawlessly enhanced with sound effects and music productions
and very highly recommended offering a memorable 'theatre of the mind' listening
experience.
The Business Shelf
Financial Intelligence
Karen Berman & Joe Knight
Harvard Business School Press
60 Harvard Way
Boston, MA 02163
9781422144114, $27.00, http://hbr.org/books
Numbers are exact, but can easily be misleading. "Financial Intelligence: A Manager's Guide to
Knowing What the Numbers Really Mean" is a guide to not letting oneself be overwhelmed by
the surge of numbers that can lead one to make rash and bad decisions. Discussing who makes
the numbers within the business, who uses them, how to cut through the bull, knowing how to
balance effectively, and calculating it all to better effect, "Financial Intelligence" is an insightful
and recommended addition to business leadership and reference collections.
The Customer Service Survival Kit
Richard S. Gallagher
Amacom Books
1601 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
9780814431832, $17.95, www.amacombooks.org
Customer service is a daunting endeavor for anyone whose dealt with it. "The Customer Service
Survival Kit: What to Say to Defuse Even the Worst Customer Situations" is a guide from
Richard S. Gallagher in how to better advocate good will to the customer, diffusing criticism,
avoiding minefields, how to bring bad news, taking blame gracefully, and much more. "The
Customer Service Survival Kit" is a solid and much recommended addition to any business
management collection.
How to Write a Marketing Plan
John Westwood
Kogan Page USA
1518 Walnut Street, Suite 1100
Philadelphia, PA 19102
9780749467128, $14.95, www.koganpageusa.com
A good plan is essential to keep success good and strong for years to come. "How to Write a
Marketing Plan" is a driven advisory from John Westwood who advises readers on how to best
setup their plan for their businesses success, real fundamental success and keep that success
going by keeping costs under control for years to come. "How to Write a Marketing Plan" is
strongly advised for anyone who is in charge of getting a product's message out there and wants
to do it comprehensively and effectively.
L.S. Ayres & Company
Kenneth L. Turchi
Indiana Historical Society Press
450 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-3269
9780871953001 $29.95 www.indianahistory.org
Featuring black-and-white illustrations on almost every page, L.S. Ayres & Company: The Store
at the Crossroads of America is a hardcover showcase of an enormously long-lived and
tremendously Midwestern department store. From L.S. Ayres' buyout in the 1870s, to its
revolutions in diversification and discounting (long before the modern era of Target and
Wal-Mart), to its hallmark celebration of women's fashion, and much more. L.S. Ayers &
Company remained enormously successful for a century, until its brand was subsumed by May
Company's (almost) hostile takeover in the late twentieth century. Thoroughly accessible to lay
people, businessmen, and economic historians alike, L.S. Ayres & Company is as much a true
tale of corporate evolution through changing times as it is the chronicle of a quintessentially
American business. Highly recommended!
Leadership and the Art of Struggle
Steven Snyder
Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc.
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 650
San Francisco, CA 94104-2916
9781609946449, $19.95, www.bkconnection.com
Struggle is key to testing and improving the self. "Leadership and the Art of Struggle: How Great
Leaders Grow Through Challenge and Adversity" discusses the power of pressure and how these
tense situations can help us grow as leaders and allow our business to struggle yet find greater
ultimate success. Drawing heavily from personal anecdotes and the stories of other business
leaders, author Steven Snyder takes his expertise on leadership and presents scenarios where a
leader can challenge themselves with situations and be ready for when true trouble comes.
"Leadership and the Art of Struggle" is a wise and much recommended addition to business
collections focusing on the importance of leadership.
Red Thread Thinking
Debra Kaye
The McGraw Hill Companies
Two Penn Plaza, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10121-2298
9780071808217, $28.00, www.books.mcgraw-hill.com
Bringing it all together is the key for business success. "Red Thread Thinking: Weaving Together
Connections for Brilliant Ideas and Profitable Innovation" discusses making those business
connections between concept and successful idea, working with others to help them make the
connections as well. Offering many pillars of thought to help readers find the pieces of their life
and bring it all together again, "Red Thread Thinking" offers much traditional and practical
wisdom as well as new ways of bringing that wisdom to new life for the modern business
world.
The Graphic Designer's Business Survival Guide
Lawrence J. Daniels
Amacom Books
1601 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
9780814432419, $24.95, www.amacombooks.org
The Graphic Designer's Business Survival Guide comes from a gifted graphic designer who
covers all the basics from moving from a freelancer to a consultant and independent graphic
designer. Decades of experience in running his own design firm lend to a coverage of the overall
design business and its culture, considering its business and artistic challenges, how to develop
business skills for launching and promoting a successful design business, and more. Designers
learn basic business skills tailored to their art, from defining a market niche to developing a
workable system for promoting one's unique design offerings. The result pairs insider insights
and practical applications with sample documents and keys to success for any designer who
wants independence paired with entrepreneurial achievement.
The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf
Game On, Hollywood!
Gretchen Papazian and Joseph Michael Sommers, editors
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611
Jefferson NC 28640
9780786471140 $40.00 www.mcfarlandpub.com
Game On, Hollywood! Essays on the Intersection of Video Games and Cinema is an anthology of
scholarly essays by a diversity of learned authors contemplating the meeting point between video
games and film. Writings speak of adaptations (both game to film and film to game), the
differences in narrative between media formats, and the multitude of options in using either
venue for storytelling. Individual games and films scrutinized include "The Warriors" (1979 film,
2005 video game), "GoldenEye" (1995 film), "GoldenEye 007" (1997 and 2010 video games),
"Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" (2003 video game, 2010 film), the "Buffy" and "Star
Wars" franchises, and more. Notes, an extensive list of sources, and an index round out this
thoughtful contribution to analyses of evolving art formats, as well as the mutual repercussions
that game and cinema narratives have on one another in modern popular culture. Game On,
Hollywood! is especially recommended for college library collections with a focus on cinematic
storytelling and modern media.
Film Noir FAQ
David J. Hogan
Applause
Hal Leonard Performing Arts Publishing
33 Plymouth St, Suite 302
Montclair, NJ 07042
9781557838551, $22.99, www.halleonardbooks.com
Noir, the gritty storytelling, has enjoyed quite the resurgence in recent years. "Film Noir FAQ:
All That's Left to Know About Hollywood's Golden Age of Dames, Detectives, and Danger"
discusses this genre and the age of Hollywood where it enjoyed its flourishing boom, touching on
the many tropes that made it great, and the stars who kept the whole story together. A
comprehensive reference for lovers of the genre with black and white photography all
throughout, "Film Noir FAQ" is a strong addition to film reference and studies collections.
TV On Strike
Cynthia Littleton
Syracuse University Press
621 Skytop Road, Suite 110
Syracuse, NY 13244-5290
www.SyracuseUniversityPress.syr.edu
9780815610083, $29.95, www.amazon.com
TV ON STRIKE: WHY HOLLYWOOD WENT TO WAR OVER THE INTERNET considers
the 2007 upheaval in the industry which began when writers went on strike for a hundred days,
resulting in a crippling of Hollywood. The strike provided a newfound focus on new media
distribution platforms and how they have changed the entertainment industry as a whole, and the
history of this strike focuses on everything from changing media to transitioning profits and the
social issues involved. Key players on both sides of the table are presented in this evolving
survey of the Writers Guild of America and their revolutionary strike, making this a 'must' for
any college-level media collection concerned with connections between media studies and social
issues.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
The Ten Commandments of Comedy
Gene Perret
Quill Driver Books
2006 South Mary
Fresno, CA 93721
9781610341266, $14.95, www.quilldriverbooks.com
Everyone loves to laugh, but the source of that laughter is more complex than one would think.
"The Ten Commandments of Comedy" is an enticing look at what it truly takes to be funny as
Gene Perret offers an array of advice, taking notes from comedy legends to help understand the
format, timing, and other elements that can make comedy ultimately work. Sage and much
recommended advice for would be comedians, "The Ten Commandments of Comedy" is a must
for any writer who wants good laughs in their writing.
Forensic Speak
Jennifer Dornbush
Michael Wiese Productions
12400 Ventura Blvd., #1111
Studio City, CA 91604
9781615931316, $29.95, www.mwp.com
Forensic Speak: How to Write Realistic Crime Dramas comes from the author's real-life
experiences growing up around death investigation, and covers the forensic science key to
writing a crime drama for film or television audiences. Chapters pack in some 100 film and TV
examples and provide keys to understanding the underlying forensics that make crime dramas
more believable, offering screen writers a host of approaches that can be incorporated into
writing. Writers must know the latest information on death investigation that will lend credibility
to their crime drama, and Forensic Speak covers all the possibilities and basics, both for locating
present-day resources and for adopting research patterns useful to future changes in crime
investigation techniques. Any crime writer must consult this reference to create successful,
believable dramas.
The Writer's Journey, third edition
Christopher Vogler
Michael Wiese Productions
12400 Ventura Blvd., #1111
Studio City, CA 91604
9781932907360, $26.95, www.mwp.com
THE WRITER'S JOURNEY: MYTHIC STRUCTURE FOR WRITERS appears in its third
updated edition to provide writers and screenwriters with an analysis of the powerful relationship
between mythology and storytelling. Step-by-step instructions on how to create plot and
characters are based on the work of Joseph Campbell and this edition provides new observations
from Vogler's ongoing research into mythology's influence on stories and movies. New material
for this edition includes a revised chapter analyzing six feature films, new diagrams that better
pinpoint mythic principles underlying writing and screenwriting efforts, and a new final chapter
linking self-discovery with writing. The result is a fine survey highly recommended for
screenwriters or general creative writers alike.
The Library DVD Shelf
Shakespeare: The King's Man
Athena Learning
c/o Acorn Media Group
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 620
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3403
9781598289619 $39.99 www.acornonline.com
Originally broadcast on the BBC, Shakespeare: The King's Man is a documentary about the
classic plays that Shakespeare wrote during the momentous reign of Queen Elizabeth's successor,
King James I. American scholar James Shapiro asserts the hypothesis that Shakespeare's tragic
and complicated plays of this later era, including "King Lear", "Macbeth", and "The Tempest",
are a direct reflection of the tremendous societal changes of the era, and as well as issues
besetting Britain's royalty after the death of the Virgin Queen. Drawing upon consultation with
historians, literary experts, directors, and more, Shakespeare: The King's Man reveals the classic
playwright in a new light, and is enthusiastically recommended for casual connoisseurs and
studious theatre critics alike. Bonus materials include a 12-page viewer's guide, brief biographies
of notable playwrights of Shakespeare's time, and a 148-minute bonus DVD featuring BBC's
1983 production of Macbeth. 3 episodes plus bonus, 177 min., SDH subtitles, widescreen.
Shift Change
A film by Mark Dworkin & Melissa Young
Bullfrog Films, Inc.
PO Box 149
Oley, PA 19547
1937772381 $295.00 www.bullfrogfilms.com
Shift Change: True Stories of Dignified Jobs in Democratic Workplaces is a documentary about
the positive effect of employee-owned businesses. Presenting case studies of nine such
cooperatives in Mondragon (in the Basque Country of Spain) and the American cities of
Cleveland, Boston, Madison, and more, Shift Change is a vivid example of pro-worker
businesses that are profitable, secure, and truly democratic places to work and live. In this
modern era when corporations are increasingly likely to treat their employees as disposable and
abandon local communities at the drop of a hat, Shift Change offers a bright ray of hope for a
sustainable, worker-friendly way of life. Highly recommended. 70 min., SDH captions, some
interviews are subtitled because they are in Spanish.
Waging Peace
Third Way Media
1251 Virginia Ave.
Harrisonburg, VA 22802-2434
c/o Vision Video
P.O. Box 540
Worcester, PA 19490
$24.95 www.visionvideo.com
Waging Peace: Muslim and Christian Alternatives is an uplifting DVD about peacemaking
efforts among both Christian and Muslim groups, as well as a brief history of the
peace-promoting traditions in each faith. From a "peace camp" designed for Jewish, Christian,
and Muslim children, to a project in which Muslims and Christians work together to craft quilts
for refugees, to a health clinic created by Muslim medical students to provide care to the
impoverished, and much more, Waging Peace offers powerful and eye-opening revelations.
Highly recommended, especially for both public library and church/synagogue/mosque library
DVD collections. 57 min. 30 sec., closed-captioned, English and Spanish subtitles.
The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries Complete Collection
Based on novels by Dorothy L. Sayers
Starring Ian Carmichael
Acorn Media Group
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 620
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3403
9781598288056 $59.99 www.acornonline.com
As originally seen on PBS's "Masterpiece Theatre", The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries Complete
Collection gathers five feature-length television adaptations of Dorothy L. Sayers' classic British
murder mysteries, set in the heyday of the 1920s. Superbly performed with masterful actor Ian
Carmichael in the titular role, The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries Complete Collection is a
treasury especially recommended for public library collections and fans of British mysteries.
Bonus features include 38 minutes of interviews with Ian Carmichael and production notes. 6
DVDs, 16 3/4 hours, SDH subtitles.
The Parker Videos
NACSW
Dogwise Publishing
403 South Mission Street, Wenatchee WA 98801
9781617811104, $19.95, www.dogwisepublishing.com
The Parker Videos offers an outstanding survey of a K9 dog team in the making and features K9
dog Parker and handler Christy, who demonstrate the skills used at a K9 Nose Work workshop
presented by professional detection handlers. Christy videotaped some eight months of training:
this video provides a fine survey of the process, includes voice-over commentary and
observations by Ron Gaunt, a co-founder of the sport, and teaches interested viewers how to get
started in their own K9 Nose Work training. A vivid, informational and fun video, this is a pick
for any interested in dog training in general and K9 Nose Work in particular.
Nosework - Search Games
Anne Lill Kvam and Turid Rugaas
Dogwise Publishing
403 South Mission Street, Wenatchee WA 98801
9781617811081, $29.95, www.dogwise.com
Nosework - Search Games comes trainers who have longtime skills working with dogs, and
teaches viewers how to use the nosework activity to help a dog use his natural abilities in a
manner beneficial to dog and human alike. Dogs so trained can find a variety of things, from
anti-man mines to hidden dangers: this video focuses on search games that promote nosework,
and provides an easy, logical introduction dog owners can readily use to test the nosework
concept.
Jock Troup & The Fishermen's Revival
Gary Wilkinson
c/o Vision Video (distribution)
P.O. Box 540
Worcester, PA 19490
$19.99 www.visionvideo.com
Jock Troup & The Fisherman's Revival is a vivid DVD documentary about a passionate man who
preached to the poor and struggling in the economically lagging fishing ports of Scotland and
England, during the roaring 1920's. Originally a small-town cooper (barrel maker) from a tiny
village in northern Scotland, Jock Troup carried a strong physical and personal presence, and his
force of character was instrumental in sparking a Christian movement so fervent that it was
dubbed the "Fisherman's Revival". Jock Troup & The Fishermen's Revival offers interviews with
Bible scholars, historians, and even eyewitnesses to reveal the extraordinary true story of the
spiritual transformations worked by a charismatic, passionate, and faithful leader. Jock Troup &
The Fishermen's Revival offers invaluable insight about revitalizing and reviving the Church; the
story of Troup's life and work holds crucial lessons for today's religious leaders. 48 min.
The Syndicate Series 1
Written by Kay Mellor
Acorn Media Group
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 620
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3403
9781598289404 $39.99 www.acornonline.com
The Syndicate Series 1 collects the first, five-episode season of a contemporary British drama
series following five supermarket employees who are straddling the poverty line. Their store is
on the verge of shutting down, when suddenly, their lottery pool hits the jackpot! But the
monetary winnings come at a steep cost. One woman struggles in a disintegrating marriage;
another is unable to outrun her past. The store manager suffers from a health crisis, and the
repercussions of a terrible, desperate crime haunt two brothers. BAFTA-winning writer Kay
Mellor has crafted an intricate and thought-provoking human drama with unforgettable,
three-dimensional characters. Highly recommended. 5 episodes on 2 DVDs, 270 min.,
widescreen.
Shaolin Long Fist Kung Fu
Nicholas C. Yang
Special appearance by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
YMAA Publications
PO Box 480
Wolfeboro, NH 03894-0480
9781594392313 $69.95 www.ymaa.com
Part 2 of the "Advanced Sequences" instructional DVD series, Shaolin Long Fist Kung Fu is an
in-depth guide especially for intermediate to advanced practitioners of ancient Chinese martial
arts. The two sequences presented are grounded in the Cha Quan style, and demonstrated both as
exercises and with martial applications. These technique sequences are Si Lu Cha Quan ("Fourth
Way of Cha's Fist") and Si Lu Ben Za ("Four Ways of Running and Smashing"); both are a
wellspring resource for creating one's own techniques to apply to sparring or self-defense. An
exhaustively complex and detailed resource, Shaolin Long Fist Kung Fu is a "must-have" for
serious Kung Fu practitioners determined to better their understanding and execution. 2 DVDs,
490 min.
Elements of Yoga series
Tara Lee
www.taraleeyoga.com
New Shoot
www.newshoot.co.uk
c/o 411 Video Information (publicity)
PO Box 1223, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
$14.99 each www.411videoinfo.com
Registered senior teacher of the UK's Yoga Alliance Tara Lee presents the Elements of Yoga
series, a set of three DVDs designed to help the viewer learn, practice, and refine their yoga
techniques for strength-building, flexibility, and overall wellness. Each DVD consists of three
20-minute segments that may be undertaken individually or in sequence plus multiple bonus
features (10 min. on balance, a 10 min. core workout, 10 min. of breathing exercise, and 5 min.
devoted to relaxation). "Elements of Yoga: Earth Foundation" is designed for beginners, with an
emphasis of learning yoga's foundational techniques; "Air & Water Flow" aids intermediate
practitioners in easing tension of hips, opening the chest and heart, and linking breath and
movement into an unbroken whole; and "Fire Dynamic" is ideal for intermediate to advanced
practioners, with a strong emphasis on improving strength and stamina. All three "Elements of
Yoga" DVDs are highly recommended for yoga enthusiasts! 95 min. each, widescreen.
Booty Boot Camp
Kenya Moore
Acacia
8515 Georgia Avenue Suite 650
Silver Spring, MD 20910
9781621720614, $16.99, www.acacialifestyle.com
Twenty minutes is all it truly takes to achieve better fitness. "Booty Boot Camp" is an exercise
DVD starring 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta's' Kenya Moore, as she guides viewers through
these fat burning and body toning exercises along with fitness instructor Nikki Veal. Focusing on
getting the best shape where one seeks, "Booty Boot Camp" has three workouts and plenty of
additional content for those looking to push themselves to better health in life. 90 minutes, color,
widescreen.
Just Walk
Leslie Sansone
Anchor Bay Entertainment
2401 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 200
Troy, MI 48084-3304
013132597461, $14.98, www.anchorbayentertainment.com
A good walk can do wonders for the overall health. "Just Walk: Belly Blasting Walk" is a fitness
encouraging DVD from Leslie Sansone who presents two walking-driven workouts on how to
turn an everyday walk into something that burn fat and tone abdominal muscles, and increase
overall fitness around the core. "Just Walk" is pick for those who want to kick their walking up a
notch. 1 DVD, 54 minutes, color, widescreen.
Exhale: Core Fusion Barre Basics for Beginners
Elisabeth Halfpapp and Fred DeVito
Acacia
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 650
Silver Spring, MD 20910
9781621720492 $16.99 www.acacialifestyle.com
Part of the immensely popular "Exhale: Core Fusion" DVD series by Pilates, Lotte Berk Method,
yoga, and fitness experts Elisabeth Halfpapp and Fred DeVito, Exhale: Core Fusion Barre Basics
for Beginners is a medley of user-friendly barre workouts accessible to viewers of all skill and
experience levels. The only equipment needed is a stable chair or barre, and a simple mat. Seven
workouts, each ten minutes in length, target the body's different muscle groups, promoting
strength and flexibility. The workouts are gathered from three previous programs in the Exhale:
Core Fusion series ("Thighs & Glutes", "Pilates Plus", and "Body Sculpt") and enhanced with
all-new tutorials. Exhale: Core Fusion Barre Basics for Beginners is an excellent, well-rounded
resource for tone and strength conditioning. 70 min. plus tutorials, widescreen.
Prenatal Workouts
Erin O'Brien and Desi Bartlett
Acacia
8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 650
Silver Spring, MD 20910
9781621720676 $24.99 acacialifestyle.com
Prenatal Workouts is a two-DVD set of fitness workouts designed especially for pregnant
women; no expensive equipment is needed for either program. "Prenatal Fitness Fix", hosted by
celebrity trainer and certified prenatal exercise specialist Erin O'Brien, is a DVD of cardio,
muscle-toning, and strength-building activities. A 40-minute solo workout and a 20-minute
partner workout (which Erin does with her husband, "Desperate Housewives" actor James
Denton) comprise this user-friendly program. "Prenatal Yoga" is a 45-minute guide to the
strengthening and stress-relieving practice of Yoga especially for pregnant women; instructor
Desi Bartlett guides the viewer to this physically and spiritually uplifting practice. 10 minutes of
additional workouts are included. While consulting one's doctor is recommended before
embarking on fitness routines during pregnancy, the value of exercise for overall health as well
as preparing for the big day of delivery cannot be overstated. Highly recommended, especially as
a baby shower gift! 105 min. plus bonus.
The Self-Help Shelf
The Aztec Diet
Dr. Bob Arnot
William Morrow
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
www.williammorrow.com
9780062124050, $25.99, www.harpercollins.com
THE AZTEC DIET: CHIA POWER; THE SUPERFOOD THAT GETS YOU SKINNY AND
KEEPS YOU HEALTHY teaches readers how to lose weight and increase energy levels by
relying on the health foods that nourished the ancient Aztecs. Aztec foods include legumes, fish
and vegetables, fruits, and healthier grain choices such as bulgar and quinoa. This diet's foods
have no refined sugars, little or no wheat, and foods high in protein. From Hummus in Pita
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad and Lemon Pine Nut Crusted Salmon, this is packed with
delightful recipes, discussions of healthy eating, and menu plans that any home cook can readily
follow.
Be a Free Range Human
Marianne Cantwell
Kogan Page USA
1518 Walnut Street, Suite 1100
Philadelphia, PA 19102
9780749466107, $19.95, www.koganpage.com
Be a Free Range Human: Escape the 9 to 5, Create a Life You Love and Still Pay the Bills
provides a fine inspirational survey that tells how to create an amazing lifestyle doing what you
love. Case histories from those who have taken the plunge and tailored their work to better match
their lives makes for a powerful survey of 'how to' gain time, freedom, and still make as much
income. Chapters provide a plan for getting started in 90 days for less than, $100 in a guide that
makes for a powerful recommendation for business and inspirational lending libraries alike.
Get Back Up
Sheryl Giesbrecht
Wheatmark
1760 East River Road, Suite 145
Tucson, Arizona 85718
9781604948547, $12.95, www.wheatmark.com
Life can be cruel and clawing through that. "Get Back Up: Trusting God When Life Knocks You
Down" is a faithful memoir from Sheryl Giesbrecht who shares her stories of coping with life's
many pains and doing what she could to find the strength to overcome them through it all.
Encouraging readers to find God's plan for them when all there seems to be is chaos, "Get Back
Up" is a strong addition to general inspirational and spirituality collections.
The Power of Patience
M. J. Ryan
Red Wheel/Weiser/Conari
665 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
9781573245999, $14.95, www.redwheelweiser.com
Patience is a virtue that people simply ignore. "The Power of Patience: How This Old-Fashioned
Virtue Can Improve Your Life" is a guide to embracing this value and realizing its purpose in our
everyday lives, where many can't realize the importance of a slow and gradual success and only
seek a quick fix solution. "The Power of Patience" is an empowering and much recommended
addition to self-help collections, advocating the simple importance of realizing good things can
take time.
Making Hope Happen
Shane J. Lopez
Atria Books
c/o Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
9781451666229, $26.99, www.simonsays.com
One person can do so much to make the difference in the lives of other. "Making Hope Happen:
Create the Future You Want for Yourself and Others" is an inspirational read from Shane J.
Lopez looks into the positive force of doing good for the self by doing good for others. With
stories applying to many positive aspects of life, Shane J. Lopez offers anecdotes from many
settings and with a good dose true stories about real people and the power of hope. "Making
Hope Happen" is a strong addition to self-help and motivational collections, not to be
missed.
The Power of Peace in You
Marlise Karlin
Watkins Publishing
c/o Sterling Publishing Company
387 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016-8810
9781780293821, $19.95, www.sterlingpublishing.com
Simplicity seems like such a foreign concept to many. "The Power of Peace in You: A
Revolutionary Tool for Hope, Healing, and Happiness in the 21st Century" presents the power of
peace and the ability to find it in our lives more effectively as Marlise Karlin advocates stillness
and using it as a tool to finding one's center in today's hectic world that doesn't know the meaning
of the word still. "The Power of Peace in You" is a choice and not to be missed read for self-help
and motivational collections, highly recommended.
The Language Studies Shelf
Urban Dictionary, new edition
Aaron Peckham
Andrews McMeel Publishing
1130 Walnut Street
Kansas City, MO 64106-2109
1449409906, $12.99, www.andrewsmcmeel.com
The new edition of Urban Dictionary offers a colorful update of street language and slang and
defines words that commonly appear on the web and in social circles. It's based on entries from
Peckham's urbandictionary.com website, which attracts some 22 million readers daily who in
turn provide their own new terms to keep the definitions fresh. Any interested in modern slang
and its definitions and use will find the compendium of terms packed with humor and insight:
perfect for any who would keep current on the latest slang and jargon.
The Nautical Shelf
2013-2014 Sailor Guide to the Windward Islands
Chris Doyle
Chris Doyle Publications
9780944428948, $32.95, www.doyleguides.com
2013-2014 Sailor Guide to the Windward Islands appears in its 16th updated edition to provide
cruisers and professional yachts all the information needed to cruise the islands from Martinique
to Grenada, and is a recommended reference for any boater who would spend time in the region.
It comes with lay-flat spiral binding and no spine lettering - which could make for a shelving
location challenge, but is perfect for boat use for cruisers who need lay-flat, at-a-glance details.
The updated edition provides all the revised information needed to discern the latest anchorages,
water conditions, and local culture.
Cruising Guide to Trinidad and Tobago, fourth edition
Chris Doyle
Chris Doyle Publications
9780944428962, $27.95, www.doyleguides.com
Cruising Guide to Trinidad and Tobago Plus Barbados and Guyana packs in all the specifics
needed to plan a long-term cruising trip to these regions, and is a 'must' for any nautical or
destination-oriented travel holding. Author Chris Doyle has personally explored these areas,
extensively; so his knowledge comes from the latest first-hand experiences - reflected in this
updated fourth edition - rather than from others. Color photos pack navigation charts and advice
on GPS coordinates, making for a powerful cruising guide packaged in a handy lay-flat spiral
binding format perfect for consultation on land or sea alike.
The Literary Studies Shelf
Plain to The Inward Eye
Don W. King
Abilene Christian University Press
1626 Campus Court, Abilene, TX 79601
9780891123903, $25.99, www.abilenechristianuniversitypress.com
A literary legend of the twentieth century, C. S. Lewis proves an intriguing figure. "Plain to the
Inward Eye" is a collection of essays from Don W. King, a professor English who discusses the
impact of Lewis's work and life on the literary world for the long term. With an extra focus on
more than Narnia, looking to his lesser known works and its place the annals of history and
world literature. "Plain to the Inward Eye" is strongly recommended to literary studies collections
focusing on popular artists beyond their popular works.
The Real Jane Austen: A Life in Small Things
Paula Byrne
Harper
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
9780062270047, $15.99, www.harpercollins.com
The Real Jane Austen: A Life in Small Things is published to coincide with the bicentenary
publication of Pride and Prejudice, and comes from a biographer who focuses on the key
moments, scenes and influences on writer Jane Austen's life and how they were interpreted in her
novels. Each chapter presents an object that represents such a key theme in her life and work,
then draws connections between her literary approach and her world. It's a satisfying blend of
biographical coverage and literary analysis that draws important connections between the two,
lending depth and accessibility to her life and works. The result goes beyond the confines of
either biography or literary analysis and is a recommended pick for any Jane Austen reader.
Practical Classics
Kevin Smokler
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2197
9781616146566, $18.00, www.prometheusbooks.com
Practical Classics: 50 Reasons to Reread 50 Books You Haven't Touched Since High School
talks about rereading the classics, either for the first time or for the first time since high school,
and is a fine guide for any adult reader who would return to the classics with a different
perspective in mind. Chapters offer suggestions on how to newly approach the classics, and how
to find newfound delight in rereading old assignments as an adult.
The International Studies Shelf
National Identities & Bilateral Relations
Gilbert Rozman, editor
Woodrow Wilson Center Press
c/o Stanford University Press
1450 Page Mill Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1124
www.sup.org
9780804784764, $50.00, www.amazon.com
Japan, South Korea and China are the economic engines of Asia with each of them having unique
economic and political relationships with each other and with the United States. Compiled and
edited by Gilbert Rozman (Musgrave professor of Sociology, Princeton University), "National
Identities and Bilateral Relations: Widening Gaps in East Asia and Chinese Demonization of the
United States" is a 264 page compendium comprised of four major articles by experts in their
fields and with a particular focus on these three countries national identifications and political
relations within East Asia in the first section. The second section consists of four informed and
informative articles by Professor Rozman respect to 'National Identity Gaps and the United
States'. Of special note is Professor Rozman's concluding article 'Chinese National Identity and
the Sino-U.S. Civilizational Gap' with the revelation of China's continuing and complicated
economic and political relationship with a still globally dominate United States. A seminal work
of superb scholarship, "National Identities and Bilateral Relations: Widening Gaps in East Asia
and Chinese Demonization of the United States" is highly recommended for governmental and
academic library International Studies reference collections and contemporary East Asia Political
Science Studies supplemental reading lists.
Revolution Graffiti
Mia Grondahl
American University in Cairo Press
420 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY 10018-2729
www.aucpress.com
Oxford University Press (distributor)
9789774165764, $34.50, www.amazon.com
Graffiti is writing or drawings that have been scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or
other surface in a public place. Graffiti ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall
paintings, and it has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to Ancient Egypt,
Ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire. Graffiti also may express underlying social and political
messages and a whole genre of artistic expression is based upon spray paint graffiti styles. Born
out of the January 2011 popular revolt against Egypt's repressive government, "Revolution
Graffiti: Street Art of the New Egypt" by Cairo based Swedish journalist Mia Grondahl is a 208
page compendium showcasing more than 400 full color examples of political and social
expressions of young Egyptian dissidents and range from examples of simple handwritten
messages, to stencils and martyr portraits, to elaborate murals. Of special note is the inclusion of
interviews with some of the individual artists behind the graffiti. An informed and informative
body of original and seminal research, "Revolution Graffiti: Street Art of the New Egypt" is
highly instructive reading and a welcome, recommended addition to academic library reference
collections and Contemporary Egyptian History Studies supplemental reading lists.
Race in Cuba
Eseban Morales Dominguez
Monthly Review Press
146 West 29th Street, Suite 6W
New York, NY 10001
9781583673201, $19.95, www.monthlyreview.org
Race remains an issue in Cuba, even as outsiders are oblivious. "Race in Cuba: Essays on the
Revolution and Racial Inequality" is a collection of essays from Esteban Morales Dominguez as
his work is published for the first time in English offering insight into the cultural conflicts of the
country and the racial relations with the country and the push for equality, an ongoing revolution
in its own right. A fascinating cultural study of Cuba, "Race in Cuba" is an excellent addition to
social issues and international studies collections.
Panama and the United States: The End of the Alliance, third edition
Michael L. Conniff
University of Georgia Press
330 Research Drive, Athens, GA, 30602-4901
978082034344140, $24.95, www.ugapress.org
The third updated edition of Panama and the United States: The End of the Alliance describes
Panama's experience as owner-operator of the canal, the U.S.'s adjustment to its smaller role in
the process, and the history of how Panama has handled the canal. It's packed with information
on the social and political interactions between Panama and the U.S., with chapters using a range
of source materials to analyze the forces that have both brought the countries together and
divided them. The result is a fine documentary of Panama's history and politics, and is a
recommended pick for any college-level political studies holding strong in international U.S.
actions or Panama history.
The Music Shelf
The Soundtrack of My Life
Clive Davis with Anthony DeCurtis
Simon and Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, 14th fl.
New York, NY 10020
9781416714783, $30.00, www.simonandschuster.com
The Soundtrack of My Life recounts the life of music legend Clive Davis who holds five decades
in the business and who has worked with some of the great musicians of our times, from Paul
Simon to Whitney Houston. He overcame an impoverished childhood to graduate from Harvard
Law School, there to become a general counsel at Columbia Records, where he became president
of the company. His ability to spot talent and foster hit records made Columbia and Arista highly
successful companies - and lead Davis to discover and develop more unique artists than anyone
in the industry's history. This memoir recounts his life, his work, and his many encounters with
some of the greatest names in music history, and is key for any collection strong in popular music
history and culture.
The Wine Shelf
Pairing Wine & Food
Linda Johnson-Bell
Burford Books, Inc.
101 East State Street, #301
Ithaca, NY 14850
9781580801690, $16.95, www.burfordbooks.com
Good wine should go with the perfect dish to compliment it. "Pairing Wine & Food: A
Handbook for All Cuisines" is a wine enthusiasts guide for pairing the perfect wine to go with
the dish they seek to make for their next big get-together meal. From meat focused dishes to
soups, Linda Johnson-Bell hopes to help match color, flavor and much more to maximize to
effect both dishes can have on one another. "Pairing Wine & Food" is a solid addition to any
dedicated cooks reference collection.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
Acting on Faith
Barbara Wisch and Nerida Newbigin
Saint Joseph's University Press
5600 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
9780916101749 $100.00 www.sjupress.com
Volume seven in the "Early Modern Catholicism and the Visual Arts Series", Acting on Faith:
The Confraternity of the Gonfalone in Renaissance Rome is a stunning oversized hardcover
compendium featuring 269 color images and extraordinarily detailed text about a lay religious
brotherhood that existed in early modern Rome. An seminal, interdisciplinary scrutiny that
accessible to readers of all backgrounds, Acting on Faith discusses the brotherhood's charity
work and alms; its processions and plays; how it negotiated religious and civic upheaval; and
much more. A wealth of recently uncovered archival evidence underlies the foundation of this
beautiful and extraordinary study of the Confraternity's historical and spiritual contributions.
Highly recommended, especially for college library religious studies collections.
Explorations of the Theology of Benedict XVI
John C. Cavadini, editor
University of Notre Dame Press
310 Flanner Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
9780268023096, $30.00, www.undpress.nd.edu
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was a respected theological thinker even before he rose to the papacy
as Benedict XVI. "Explorations in the Theology of Benedict XVI" explores the religious writing
of the departing pope, detailing his studies into scripture and the writings of the countless monks
before him, offering his studious nature of the religion, and his approaches to inter-religious
dialogue from an Biblical academic standpoint. "Explorations of the Theology of Benedict XVI"
is a core addition to any Catholic theological discussion, highly recommended.
Rastafarian Children of Solomon
Gerald Hausman
Bear & Company
c/o Inner Traditions International, Ltd.
One Park Street
Rochester, VT 05767
www.BearandCompanyBooks.com
9781591431541 $14.00 www.innertraditions.com
Award-winning author Gerald Hausman presents Rastafarian Children of Solomon: The Legacy
of the Kebra Nagast and the Path to Peace and Understanding, a gathering of what he learned
about Rastafarian spirituality during his 15 years of residence in Jamaica. Hausman befriended
Rastafarians and rootsmen, bush doctors, preachers, fishermen, mystics, members of the Marley
family, elders who knew prophet and Pan-African proponent Marcus Garvey, and more. A vivid
portrait of the Rasta movement, which traces its lineage to the Kebra Nagast (the African gospel
that was removed from the King James version of the Bible). True stories of the daily lives and
teachings of Rastafarians, their faiths, their hopes, their veneration of equality and the Holy
Spirit, and also their respect for the meditative qualities of the sacred herb of Solomon that is
cannabis/marijuana, are all covered in this down-to-earth, personal testimony, illustrated with a
handful of black-and-white photographs. Highly recommended, especially for any reader looking
to better understand the Rastafarian way of life through the words of the people who practice
it.
Nurturing the Soul of Your Family
Renee Peterson Trudeau
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way
Novato, CA 94949
9781608681587, $15.95, www.newworldlibrary.com
A personal peace can take us so very far. "Nurturing the Soul of Your Family: 10 Ways to
Reconnect and Find Peace in Everyday Life" is a spiritual guide for parents on how to encourage
better relationships within their family, promote peace in troubled youths, and encourage good
habits that can lead to better spiritual peace for a lifetime. With plenty of practical advice on
encouraging higher spirituality on many levels, "Nurturing the Soul of Your Family" is an
invaluable resource for those who understand that emotional and spiritual health is necessary for
human well-being.
The Hero Within
Deborah L. Grassman
Vandamere Press
PO Box 149, St. Petersburg, FL 33731
9780918339768, $19.95, www.vandamere.com
Heroism is simply the ordinary daring to be extraordinary. "The Hero Within: Redeeming the
Destiny We Were Born to Fulfill" is an inspirational and faith driven read from Deborah L.
Grassman who seeks to teach readers on coping with the failures in their life and driving
themselves to inspire and succeed where they can. With a focus on facing past abuse and
emotional wounds, there is plenty of practical advice about life and living within, making "The
Hero Within" an inspirational and much recommended addition to general spirituality and
wellness collections.
Soul Speak
Julia Cannon
Ozark Mountain Publishing, Inc.
PO Box 754
Huntsville, AR 72740
9781886940352, $16.00, www.ozarkmt.com
Understanding what we seek out of life is a major key to our happiness. "Soul Speak: The
Language of Your Body" is a spiritual guide as Julia Cannon seeks to help readers understand
how to better communicate with themselves and their deeper souls, to find a better understanding
of what the body wants, what the mind wants, what the heart wants. "Soul Speak" is a strong and
resonating read for the self and the soul, highly recommended.
Overcoming Anxiety, Worry, and Fear
Gregory L. Jantz
Revell
c/o Baker Publishing Group
PO Box 6287
Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
9780800719685, $13.99, www.bakerbooks.com
We are often our own worst enemies when it comes to facing life's difficulties. "Overcoming
Anxiety, Worry, and Fear: Practical Ways to Find Peace" is a guide on trying to inspire oneself to
rise up and overcome their own anxieties and fears and breaking free from the weight of constant
worry and life's challenges, instead of being utterly controlled by fear. "Overcoming Anxiety,
Worry, and Fear" is a powerful and recommended read for self-help and spirituality collections,
recommended.
The Memoir Shelf
Turn the World Around
Blair Seitz
RB Books
109 North 3rd St., West Reading, PA 19611
97818799441460, $19.95, www.blairseitz.com
Peace is attainable if the world works towards it. "Turn the World Around: A Photojournalist
Discovers Paths to Peace Traveling a War-torn Planet" is a memoir from Blair Seitz as he shares
the journey through the world the people he has met, sharing their stories and how the
personalities of them all has led him to believe in a better path of piece to the world. "Turn the
World Around" features black-and-white photography throughout, and is not to be missed.
Recipe for Joy
Robin Davis
Loyola Press
3441 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
9780829437959, $13.95, www.LoyolaBooks.org
Sometimes our happiness lies where we least expect it to. "Recipe for Joy" is a faithful and
inspirational read as author and noted food critic Robin Davis shares her experiences on finding
faith and love and taking her life where she never expected it to go. With an honest and frank
dose of humor about facing life and living all the way through, "Recipe for Joy" is a strong
addition to memoir and spirituality collections with a focus on the Catholic Christian faith.
We Walk By Faith & Not By Sight
Mary E. White
Maven Mark Books
c/o HenschelHaus Publishing
2625 S. Greeley St. Suite 201
Milwaukee, WI 53207
9781595982117, $16.95, www.henschelhausbooks.com
To take on an ailing creature takes great sacrifice. "We Walk By Faith & Not By Sight" is a
memoir from Mary E. White who shares her experiences of adopting and caring for a horse who
was losing her sight from a rare equine disorder, and forms a bond with a horse who under some
owners may have been put down upon diagnosis, and how to horse helps her as well as the other
way around. "We Walk By Faith & Not By Sight" is an insightful and very much recommended
read for horse lovers.
Healer
Rudy Reed
Mill City Press
212 3rd Avenue North, Suite 290
Minneapolis, MN 55401
97819388223945, $16.99, www.millcitypublishing.com
A good doctor isn't in the job just for the money. "Healer: The Remarkable Life of a Hometown
Country Doctor" is a memoir of Rudy Reed as he tells the story of holding his medical practice in
a small town doctor's office and the bonds he had formed with the people there and the episodes
of his life that taxed him and challenged him to save lives even when conditions were nowhere
near optimal. Insightful and uplifting, "Healer" is a strong addition to memoir collections
focusing on the experiences of doctors.
I'm Walking As Straight As I Can
Geri Jewell
ECW Press
2120 Queen Street East, Suite 200
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4E 1E2
9781550228830, $19.95, www.ecwpress.com
Disability should never be a death sentence. "I'm Walking As Straight As I Can: Transcending
Disability in Hollywood and Beyond" is a memoir from Geri Jewell, an actress noted for her role
on the Facts of Life and facing dual discrimination in Hollywood for both her struggles as
someone with cerebral palsy and facing her inner struggles as a lesbian. "I'm Walking As Straight
As I Can" is an insightful addition to memoir collections focusing on people facing
disabilities.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
To Mourn a Child
Jeffrey Saks & Joel B. Wolowelsky, editors
OU Press
c/o KTAV Publishing House
930 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306-6316
9781602802339, $16.95, www.ktav.com
The loss a child is the loss of a life far too soon. "To Mourn a Child: Jewish Responses to
Neonatal and Childhood Death" discusses the Jewish response to the loss of a child, as many
thinkers in the Jewish faith come together and offer their insights on the tests that come from this
sudden tragedy. Philosophy, emotional stress, and much more are discussed, a must for anyone
who wants to better understand the better standards of life and living in the process. "To Mourn a
Child" is a powerful and recommended addition to Judaic studies and grieving self-help
collections, recommended.
The Islamic Studies Shelf
The Sons of Pigs and Apes
Neil J. Kressel
Potomac Books, Inc.
22841 Quicksilver Drive
Dulles, VA 20166-2012
9781597977029, $29.95, www.potomacbooksinc.com
Hatred is always a problem, but why does antisemitism seem so ubiquitous in Muslim culture?
"The Sons of Pigs and Apes: Muslim Antisemitism and the Conspiracy of Silence" seeks to
explore the history of this controversial topic that grows more relevant than ever with the current
flairs of hostility throughout the Middle East. Looking at how many regimes in the region and
their failures to modernize is often connected to their support of antisemitism, "The Sons of Pigs
and Apes" is a curious analysis of this thorny subject of religion and culture.
The Poetry Shelf
Seeking
Kwame Dawes & Marjory Wentworth, editors
University of South Carolina Press
718 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29208
www.sc.edu/uscpress
9781611170924, $19.95, www.amazon.com
Jonathan Green is a renowned Gullah artist whose work has inspired works of poetry, prose, and
even a memoir. "Seeking: Poetry and Prose Inspired by the Art of Jonathan Green" is a 160 page
compendium that combines Green's beautifully reproduced paintings with examples of the poetry
and prose they've inspired in others. Collaboratively compiled and deftly edited by Kwame
Dawes (an Emmy Award winning poet) & Marjory Wentworth (South Carolina Poet Laureate),
"Seeking" is enhanced by and informative preface on the history of this project, and two
informed introductions: 'About the Painting' and 'About the Artist'. Of special note is a statement
by Jonathan Green. A 'multi-voiced' work of enduring value, "Seeking" is highly recommended
reading for appreciative Jonathan Green enthusiasts and a welcome addition to Academic Library
reference collections.
The Memory of Water
Allen Smutylo
Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3C5
9781554588428, $39.99, wlupress.wlu.ca
Surrounds us, and often plays a key part in our lives and pursuit of our being. "The Memory of
Water" is a memoir of traveling through the arctic from Allen Smutylo as he discusses his
journeys and many unusual events that came come from traveling through the so very cold lands
of the northlands of Canada and the arctic circle. With a focus on the value of water to the
animals of the world as well as humanity, he focuses on these arctic water sources and how there
may be threats to this serene land. "The Memory of Water" is a strong addition to memoir and
environmental studies collections focusing on Canada and the Arctic.
Marrowbone of Memory
Jeri McCormick
Salmon Poetry
9781908836229 $21.95 www.salmonpoetry.com
Marrowbone of Memory is an anthology of poetry by Jeri McCormick, whose deep connection to
her Appalachian and Irish heritage shows through her striking re-imaginings of the trials of her
in-laws, who emigrated to escape the ravages of famine in Ireland. Drawing heavily upon stories
of the terrible famine passed down through the generations, Marrowbone of Memory evokes the
voices of witnesses to the tragedy (fictionalized, yet grounded firmly in a realistic understanding
of world history): a baker's son, an undertaker, an orphaned girl, a workhouse guardian, a curate,
and more. Powerful and profound, Marrowbone of Memory speaks to the heart of what it is to be
human and struggling to survive. Highly recommended. "Scarcity has stretched its ragged shawl /
across a cherished island, stifled / the famous green with pestilence and blight. // Tragedy
summons ambassadors of kindness; / and news of the Irish plight engages / The Society of
Friends, British and American."
To See The Queen
Allison Seay
Persea Books
277 Broadway, Suite 708
New York, NY 10007
9780892554232, $15.95, www.perseabooks.com
The entire world can seem like it's an illusion sometimes. "To See The Queen" is a collection of
poetry from Allison Seay as she touches on the thoughts of the world and trying to save ourselves
from the despair that often covers our lives wholly. "To See the Queen" is a fine addition to any
contemporary poetry collection, recommended. "The Rescue": I wake in the middle of the night
because of the cold./The house sinks with winter, shifting before dawn./The dog shivers in its
sleep. The figment was here./She told a story of a woman eaten by dogs --/her neighbor's--not
even wild dogs./It did not make me afraid of being killed. Instead/I aimed a pistol at the dogs/and
it was the pistol in my hand that was so cold,/which is why she left,/which is how I came
awake.
Marrowbone of Memory
Jeri McCormick
Salmon Poetry
c/o Dufour Editions, Inc.
PO Box 7
Chester Springs, PA 19425-0007
97819008836224, $21.95, www.dufoureditions.com
For many Americans, looking at heritage is looking at a people moving through the world.
"Marrowbone of Memory" is a collection of poetry from Jeri McCormick, who shares her
reflections on her heritage and history as an Irish American, looking at the roots for migration
and uncertain future with hunger and famine. "Marrowbone of Memory" is an enticing
assortment of verse with much insight, highly recommended. "Potato": There is something slid
and right about the way this humble staple takes/subterranean shape, the slow way it
musters/substance in the darkness, in the dirt. Think of/its knobbed minions, an entire subspecies
coming into tuberous own beneath our surface world; think/of the laws of planting, of digging,
starched across/the centuries, how they foster heft, girth, mass/in a monk-brown vegetable. Think
of earthly/providence, how it takes in, holds close,/serves up its host of grimy truths.
Pinwheel
Marni Ludwig
New Issues
c/o Western Michigan University
1903 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
9781936970148, $15.00, www.spdbooks.com
Our world can often seem so very hard to fully understand. "Pinwheel" is a collection of poetry
from award winning poet Marni Ludwig who shares her unusual and unique viewpoint on the
world twisting her viewpoints of it all and presenting new ways to see it. "Pinwheel" is a choice
addition for contemporary poetry collections. "Ceremony for a Bystander": Listen, I am returning
to where you are./Wisteria, wisteria,/asleep on the stalk,/show me how to keep/the mouth
soft./Inside, wasps, are building cornices in the dust/and not one accurate place in the
silence.
Selected Early Poems
Charles Simic
George Braziller, Inc.
174 East 74th Street, Apt 16E
New York, NY 10021-3534
9780807616208, $15.95, www.georgebraziller.com
For some eyes, there is something scary in the world around us that we just don't see. "Selected
Early Poems" is a poetry anthology of the works of Charles Simic, a Pulitzer prize winner and
US Poet Laureate focusing on his work over a twenty year period, showing the earlier work of
the renown poet and focusing on his unique view of the world. "Selected Early Poems" is an
excellent addition to any literary poetry collection, recommended. "Shirt": To get into it/As it
lies/Crumpled on the floor/Without disturbing a single crease//Respectful/Of the way I threw it
down/Last Night/The way it happened to land//Almost managing/The impossible
contortions/Doubling back now/Through a knotted sleeve.
The Library CD Shelf
Classic Harmonica Blues
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
c/o Shore Fire Media (publicity)
32 Court Street, 16th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
$11.98 CD / $9.99 download www.folkways.si.edu
Classic Harmonica Blues from Smithsonian Folkways lives up to its title with a sampling of the
surprising rich musical heritage of the humble harmonica. Some of the recordings are from the
Smithsonian's Festival of American Folklife from 1969-1987, digitally preserved thanks to a
grant from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences; others were supplied by music
historians in the field. The rich cultural legacy of each song is investigated at length in the
informative accompanying booklet. Classic Harmonica Blues transports the listener through
time, bringing a soulful African-American music tradition to life through legendary performances
by harmonica masters of the 20th century. The tracks are "Theme Song" (2:54), "Heart in
Sorrow" (2:58), "Take Your Fingers Off It" (2:52), "Nine Below Zero" (3:33), "Bye Bye Bird"
(3:09), "Gillum Blues" (2:13), "Crow Jane Blues" (1:58), "Dog Days of August" (4:09),
"Minglewood Blues" (3:41), "Good Morning Little School Girl" (3:36), "Sweet Home Chicago"
(4:15), "One Way Out" (2:25), "Boogie Baby" (2:30), "Low Down Blues" (3:07), "Hooka Tooka"
(2:25), "Train Piece" (5:07), "Chicago Breakdown" (3:40), "I Feel So Good" (2:00), "Barbara
Allen Blues" (1:26), and "Custard Pie" (2:48).
Renewal
Kyle Pederson
Privately Published
c/o The Creative Service Company
4360 Emerald Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
www.thecreativeservicecompany.com
$TBA CD / $8.99 MP3 www.amazon.com
Arranger Kyle Pederson created the music CD Renewal by taking ancient, beloved hymns, all of
which are more than 150 years old, and combining them with acoustic, instrumental
arrangements while removing their lyrics. The result is a fresh, enriching way that listeners of all
religious backgrounds can experience and enjoy classic melodies. The intermixed acoustic
elements include Pederson on a Yamaha grand piano, Dana Maeda on oboe, Diane Tremaine
Kogle on cello, Sarah Berch on violin, Al Hreha on bass, and Scott Malchow performing on
acoustic guitars, the mandolin, and the weissenborn (a lap slide guitar). Renewal is gloriously
beautiful, and equally recommended for those who cherish venerable hymns and those who are
unfamiliar with their rich musical legacy. The tracks are "Be Thou My Vision", "Give Me Jesus",
"Come Thou Font of Every Blessing", "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence", "What Wondrous
Love Is This", "All Creatures of Our God and King", "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God", "The King
of Love My Shepherd Is", "Lord Whose Love in Humble Service", and "For the Beauty of the
Earth".
In a Time Lapse
Ludovico Einaudi
Ponderosa Music & Art
c/o Rock Paper Scissors (publicity)
511 West 4th Street, Suite 2
Bloomington, IN 47404
$17.99 www.rockpaperscissors.biz
In part inspired by the writings of Henry David Thoreau, In a Time Lapse is Italian alt-classical
composer Ludovico Einaudi's wondrous album that draws upon the very breath of the moment,
offering an almost mystical interplay of strings, piano, and an occasional hint of electronic
enhancement. The result is a vivid, instrumental album that contemplates the undulating nature
of time, as seen in the movement of trees and the peaceful beauty of nature. In a Time Lapse is
pure, distilled audio beauty. The tracks are "Corale", "Time Lapse", "Life", "Walk", "Discovery
At Night", "Run", "Brothers", "Orbits", "Two Trees", "Newton's Cradle", "Waterways",
"Experience", "Underwood", and "Burning".
Awakening the Fire
R. Carlos Nakai & Will Clipman
Canyon Records Productions
3131 West Clarendon Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85017
$13.99 CD / $8.99 MP3 www.canyonrecords.com
Grammy-nominee musicians R. Carlos Nakai (Native American flute) and Will Clipman (drums
& percussion) present Awakening the Fire, an instrumental fusion of African, Native American,
and Asian musical traditions that draws heavily upon the inspirational power of percussive
rhythm. Balance, harmony, and spiritual well-being are the core themes of this uplifting and
inspirational album. Highly recommended, especially for connoisseurs of instrumental music that
engages the senses and nourishes the soul. The tracks are "Oasis" (5:52), "Kindling the Essence"
(6:17), "Endless Journey" (6:40), "First Morning" (6:53), "Portal" (6:05), "Shaman's Trance"
(6:08), "Caldera" (6:40), "Standing Stones" (6:02), "The Fountain" (5:46), and "Convergence"
(4:47).
Songs to the Goddess
Annette Cantor and C.G. Deuter
www.annettesings.com
Source Being Productions
c/o The Creative Service Company (publicity)
4360 Emerald Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
$23.18 www.thecreativeservicecompany.com
New age musician C.G. Deuter and talented singer Annette Cantor present Songs to the Goddess,
eight lilting meditation set to instrumental music with a common theme of honoring sacred
female deities about the world, especially those connected to the universal Mother Earth.
Tremendously beautiful and spiritually uplifting, Songs to the Goddess is a joy to experience,
promoting relaxation, harmony, and inner peace through its wistful melodies. Highly
recommended. The tracks are "Tara" (6:43), "Spider Woman" (7:22), "Yemana" (4:54), "Isis"
(7:14), "Gaia" (8:54), "Kuan Yin" (6:17), "Demeter" (8:28), and "Venus" (6:27).
Mae Carinhosa
Cesaria Evoria
Lus Africa
3577256625021, $8.99, www.lusafrica.com
Followers of world music were at a loss at a the passing of Cesaria Evora a little over a year ago.
"Mae Carinhosa" is the latest album from African singer Cesaria Evoria, presenting a
compilation of her unique crooning style and capturing her unique sound and incredibly soulful
ways. A must have for fans of of her unique and powerful voice, "Mae Carinhosa" is a choice
pick for world music collections. The tracks are "Sentimento" (5:01), "Tchon De Franca" (4:32),
"Mae carinhosa" (3:42), 4) "Dor Di Sodade" (5:55), "Talvez" (4:17), "Dos Palavras" (2:39),
"Essencia D'Vida" (4:40), "Quem Tem Odio" (2:23), "Caboverdeanos D'Angola" (4:56),
"Emigue Ingrote" (3:26), "Esperanca" (3:38), "Cme Catchorr" (2:47), and "Nos Cabo Verde"
(5:16).
Future Memory
Stephen Savage
Danforth Music
The Creative Service Company
4360 Emerald Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
www.thecreativeservicecompany.com
$14.99 CD / $9.99 MP3 cdbaby.com
Keyboardist Stephen Savage presents Future Memory, an instrumental, synergistic fusion of
classical, new age, jazz, and electronica music with an outer space theme. The result is a
mind-expanding listening experience that evokes wonder, reflecting the limitless possibilities of
the universe. Future Memory is a choice pick for music connoisseurs in search of something
far-reaching, distinctive, and uniquely memorable. The tracks are "Ruby Sapphire" (3:59), "Then
There Is Here Now" (4:21), "Other Shore" (2:49), "Hold That Thought" (3:56), "Gravity" (6:02),
"After the Circus" (3:27), "Future Memory" (4:32), "Riding the Cusp" (4:05), "Leaf On a Stream"
(4:35), "Ponder" (4:59), "Middle of a Moment" (3:11), "Talking Rocks" (2:48), and "Lux" (5:03).
54 min., 11 sec.
Plant
Justin Ancheta
Privately Published
c/o Press Junkie PR
PO Box 156914
San Francisco, CA 94115
$12.00 CD / $10.00 http://justinancheta.bandcamp.com
Plant is the latest original music CD from musician, teacher, and artist Justin Ancheta. Drawn
from Ancheta's work over the past eight years, Plant reflects elements from reggae, indie rock,
funk, and jazz. Fellow musicians on the drum, djembe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone,
violin, clavinet, and guitar add to the vibrant fusion of Plant, an album that celebrates
maintaining balance between nature and technology on a sustainable level for daily life. The
tracks are "Forever", "Truth Existence", "Better Predicament", "Wander", "Counter Culture",
"Surface of the Moon", "Simmer Down", "Outer Space", "Downward", "Feel Better", and "Livin'
It Up".
Jumbie in the Jukebox
Kobo Town
www.kobotown.com
Stonetree Records
in partnership with Cumbancha
c/o Press Junkie PR
PO Box 156914
San Francisco, CA 94115
www.stonetreerecords.com www.cumbancha.com
$15.82 www.amazon.com
An energetic calypso-reggae band founded by Trinidad-born songwriter Drew Gonsalves, Kobo
Town is known for their vibrant blend of social awareness and acoustic rhythm in their lively
music. Jumbie in the Jukebox is their latest album, titled in reference to the boogie-man-like
"jumbie" spirit of Trinidadian folklore. Dynamic and blazing, Jumbie in the Jukebox is a
"must-have" for connoisseurs of calypso, highly recommended. The tracks are "Kaiso Newscast"
(2:55), "Mr. Monday" (3:29), "Postcard Poverty" (3:11), "Half of the Houses" (2:53), "The Call"
(3:00), "Joe the Paranoiac" (3:47), "Diego Martin" (3:19), "Road to Fyzabad" (3:39), "The Trial
of Henry Marshall" (2:44), "Waiting by the Sea" (3:22), "The War Between Is and Ought" (3:36),
and "Tick Tock Goes the Clock" (5:45).
Kaleidoscope
Joanna Borromeo
Canada Council for the Arts
c/o Press Junkie PR
PO Box 156914
San Francisco, CA 94115
$15.00 CAD CD / $9.00 CAD digital joannaborromeo.com
Canadian singer and pianist Joanna Borromeo presents Kaleidoscope, a luminescent fusion of
soul, rhythm & blues, and pop. The dulcet smooth music caresses the ear, and leaves the listener
awash with the wistful evocation of fond memories. Kaleidoscope is an evocative treasure for
fans of the genre. The tracks are "Move Mountains", "No One Like You", "Outside", "Your
Shoes", "Even If", "For Me", "Train Ride", "Good Times in Love", and "Wide-Eyed and in Your
Arms".
Kings and Queens
John Brown's Body
Easy Star Records
PO Box 1069, Cooper Station, NY, NY 10276
c/o Press Junkie PR
PO Box 156914, San Francisco, CA 94115
$TBA CD / $9.49 MP3 www.amazon.com
Kings and Queens is the eighth studio album by reggae band John Brown's Body - eight talented
musicians sharing their talent with the drums, keyboard, bass, guitar, saxophone, trumpet,
trombone, and pure vocal harmony. The twelve songs of Kings and Queens draw influence from
British Reggae, classic reggae, and dub experimentation; each is performed with the smooth
harmony of seasoned masters. An absolute "must-have" for connoisseurs of the reggae genre!
The tracks are "Step Inside" (5:01), "Invitation" (5:09), "Plantation" (5:54), "Empty Hands"
(5:08), "Fall On Deep" (5:06), "Dust Bowl" (4:45), "Shine Bright" (5:16), "The Battle" (4:52),
"Starver" (4:34), "Old John Brown" (5:17), "Deep Summer" (6:13), and "Searchlight"
(4:48).
Bing Bang Boom!
John Stein
Whaling City Sound
1310 Tucker Road, No. Dartmouth, MA 02747
c/o Mixed Media (publicity)
20 Lockmere Road, Cranston, RI 02910
www.mixedmediapromo.com
$11.99 www.whalingcitysound.com
The fourth release in John Stein's quartet series, Bing Bang Boom! features Stein and his
gung-ho band members (Brazilian drummer Ze eduardo Nazario, keyboardist Jake Sherman, and
acoustic bassist John Lockwood) in enthusiastic, modern jazz collaboration. Ranging in style
from blues-influenced jazz to jazz-rock and modal jazz, borrowing elements of samba and swing
as suits the music, Bing Bang Boom! is a celebration that pays homage to the old while exploring
the limits of the new. Lively and exciting from beginning to end, Bing Bang Boom! is especially
recommended to adventurous jazz lovers everywhere. The tracks are "Sugar" (5:40), "Menina"
(4:24), "Unraveled Plans" (5:02), "Bing Bang Boom!" (5:03), "Medley: Duke Ellington's Sound
of Love" (7:42), "Belo Horizonte" (4:39), "Lover" (6:44), "Delilah" (5:19), "Waiting for Woody"
(5:26), and "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To" (4:02).
Infinite Reflection
Kaleidoscope Jukebox
Rhythm & Culture Music
2122 Massachusetts Ave NW #215
Washington, DC 20008
Press Junkie PR (publicity)
PO Box 156914, San Francisco, CA 94115
www.rhythmandculture.com
Music is reformed and re-sculpted in so many ways, everyone trying to find their own
expression. "Infinite Reflection" is the latest album from Kaleidoscope Jukebox, who presents
the stylings of DJ Clint Carty, who creates what he calls soundscapes, unique experiences of
electronica that takes notes from funk and seeks to talk to people on a deeper level. "Infinite
Reflection" is a great new choice for fans of electronic music, highly recommended. The tracks
are "The Unpossible", "Infinite Reflection", "Vibration Science", "Double Edge Sword w/ 3rd
Eye Visionaries", "Broken", "Melting Pot", "Eternal Embrace", "Shakti", "Rite of Passage",
"Symmetric String Theory", "The Eye", "Of Light", "Flame Thrower", and "By the Light of
Dawn".
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Sorry I Barfed On Your Bed
Jeremy Greenberg
Andrews & McMeel
1130 Walnut Street
Kansas City, MO 64106-2109
9781449427047 $9.99 www.andrewsmcmeel.com
Sorry I Barfed On Your Bed (and Other Heartwarming Letters from Kitty) is a hilarious book
pairing full-color photographs of mischievous cats and brief "letters" expressing a uniquely feline
point of view. For example, a photo of the cat Daisy, who is blissfully tucked under the covers of
her owner's bed, is paired with a "letter" that begins, "Dear Provider of Turn-down Service, No,
I'm not getting out of bed. I have accommodated your weird habit of sleeping only at night for far
too long. Every kitty knows you should sleep during the day, so at night you can scare children
by pawing open cabinets and making them think the house is haunted." Sorry I Barfed On Your
Bed makes a great gag gift for cat lovers of all ages and backgrounds!
Canine Cuisine
Carlotta Cooper
Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc.
1405 S.W. 6th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34471
9781601383990, $24.95, www.atlantic-pub.com
Even a dog can enjoy a fine treat once in awhile. "Canine Cuisine: 101 Natural Dog Food &
Treat Recipes to Make Your Dog Healthy and Happy" is a cookbook for dog owners who want to
whip up something special for the canine in their life, going beyond the canned and bagged
brands that usually dominate doggy cuisine, and meeting the special needs that a dog might have.
For those who want to encourage a special diet for the canine palette and health, "Canine
Cuisine" is not to be overlooked with black and white photography all throughout.
Practical Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nursing
Paul Aldridge and Louise O'Dwyer
Wiley-Blackwell
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148
9780470656815, $59.99, www.wiley.com
Some animals need emergency care, and it can be as complex as caring for direly injured
humans. "Practical Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nursing" is a guide for urgent
veterinary care for veterinary nurses who want to sharpen their skills with these vital times in the
animals life where quick action can be the difference between life and death. Veterinary surgeon
Paul Aldbridge and nurse Louise O'Dwyer bring their decades of expertise together in helping
train studying animal nurses on how to sharpen their skills and reflexes for when these situations
emerge. "Practical Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nursing" is a scholarly and core
addition to any college collection focusing on high level veterinary care.
The American History Shelf
1863: Lincoln's Pivotal Year
Harold Holzer and Sara Vaughn Gabbard, editors
Southern Illinois University Press
1915 University Press Drive
SIUC Mail Code 6806
Carbondale, IL 62901
9780809332465 $32.95 www.siupress.com
1863: Lincoln's Pivotal Year collects ten scholarly essays by different authors, each scrutinizing a
pivotal moment of Lincoln's presidency during that year. The Gettysburg Address, civilian riots,
public response to the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, constitutional issues
concerning President Lincoln's war powers, and more are all examined in the full historical
context of America torn apart by the Civil War. Notes, and handful of black-and-white
illustrations, and an index round out this excellent contribution to college library Civil War and
American History shelves. "Ultimately, the Gettysburg Address is the voice of mankind
dispossessed. It echoes around the globe today, causing splendid trouble everywhere it is heard. It
is the linchpin of five hundred years and more. There is no statement more revolutionary and
more conservative since the Bible."
Detroit: Race Riots, Racial Conflicts, and Efforts to Bridge the Racial Divide
Joe T. Darden & Richard W. Thomas
Michigan State University Press
1405 South Harrison Road, Suite 25
East Lansing, MI 48823-5245
9781611860665, $29.95, www.msupress.msu.edu
Detroit has always been a tough city, divided by race. "Detroit: Race Riots, Racial Conflicts, and
Efforts to Bridge the Racial Divide" tells the chaotic history of the past hundred years in Detroit,
focusing on the conflicts driven by race, with the cities sharp racial divide and the efforts from
many to encourage the diversity of the city, and how the rise of many other races besides black
and white may do well in building a better bridge. With a strong focus on racial issues, "Detroit"
is an excellent addition to any American history collection focusing on social issues.
The New History of Florida
Michael Gannon, editor
University Press of Florida
University of Florida
15 Northwest 15th Street
Gainesville, FL 32611-2079
9780813044316, $24.95, www.upf.com
Florida has a long and storied history, quite different from the surrounding states. "The New
History of Florida" seeks tell the history of the state, focusing on the past five hundred years, the
colonial conflicts over the region, the impact of the Spanish missions, its introduction into the
American union, the Civil War, and how the state has been shaped in the years of the twentieth
century and forward, including many vital social issues that have been played throughout. "The
New History of Florida" is a strong addition to American history collections, highly
recommended.
Old Red
Heather Green Wooten
Texas State Historical Association
1155 Union Circle #311580
Denton, TX 76203-5017
9780876112540, $15.95, www.amazon.com
Saving lives is a job that's never done, even after hundreds of years of history. "Old Red:
Pioneering Medical Education in Texas" tells the story of the University of Texas building which
has been a major place for Medical education throughout its existence and the countless stories
the building has had to tell, from its struggle for existence and funding to facing natural disasters.
"Old Red" is a strong addition to Texas history collections, recommended.
Mining Childhood
Janet L. Finn
Montana Historical Society Press
PO Box 201201, Helena, MT 59620
9780980129250, $24.95, www.montanahistoricalsociety.org
Mining has always been a dominant force in Montana's history. "Mining Childhood: Growing Up
in Butte, Montana, 1900-1960" seeks to analyze the evolution of childhood in the first half of the
twentieth century. Growing up around the rough setting of miners and the very adult world that
came with the rough figures, Janet L. Finn uses her expertise as a professor of social work and
native of the state to provide an insightful and curious telling of the role children played even in
shaping Montana. "Mining Childhood" is a must for any American history collection focusing on
the Northwest of the country, highly recommended.
The World History Shelf
A History of Antarctica, revised edition
Stephen Martin
Rosenberg Publishing
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 Northeast 58th Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97213
9781921719578 $49.95 www.isbs.com
Illustrated with a wealth of black-and-white and some color photographs, A History of Antarctica
is a study of the humanity's explorations and discoveries on the polar continent over the past
200+ years. From explorers who braved the harsh conditions, to scientists who saw it as the final
frontier, to controversies about the potential damage caused by modern-day tourists, A History of
Antarctica is extraordinarily detailed and accessible to readers of all backgrounds. "Permanent
and growing rubbish dumps developed near bases, and their effects were noticeable. In the late
1960s Paul Dayton and Gordon Robilliard made a number of underwater dives near McMurdo,
one of the most polluted Antarctic sites, and found areas of the sea floor covered in litter." A
History of Antarctica is as educational and enlightening as it is entertaining, and enthusiastically
recommended especially for public and college library World History shelves.
Liverpool: A People's History, third edition
Peter Aughton
Carnegie Publishing Ltd.
c/o International Publishers Marketing
22841 Quicksilver Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
www.internationalpubmarket.com
9781859361689, $24.95, www.amazon.com
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, United Kingdom along the
eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city
status in 1880. It is the fourth most populous British city, and third most populous in England,
with a 2011 population of 466,400 and is at the center of a wider urban area, the Liverpool City
Region, which has a population of around 2 million people. Historically a part of Lancashire, the
urbanization and expansion of Liverpool were both largely brought about by the city's status as a
major port. By the 18th century, trade from the West Indies, Ireland and mainland Europe
coupled with close links with the Atlantic Slave Trade furthered the economic expansion of
Liverpool. By the early 19th century, 40% of the world's trade passed through Liverpool's docks,
contributing to Liverpool's rise as a major city. Liverpool is also well known for its inventions
and innovations, particularly in terms of infrastructure, transportation and general construction.
Railways, ferries and the skyscraper were all pioneered in the city. Now in a newly updated and
expanded third edition, "Liverpool: A People's History" by Peter Aughton is a 352 page,
profusely illustrated compendium detailing the history of this iconic British city. Informed,
informative, and highly recommended, "Liverpool: A People's History" is enhanced with the
inclusion of a comprehensive list of Liverpool street names, copious notes and references, a list
for further reading, and an index.
Territorial Revisionism and the Allies of Germany in the Second World War
Marina Cattaruzza, Stefan Dyroff, & Dieter Langewiesche, editors
Berghahn Books
20 Jay Street, Suite 512, Brooklyn, NY 11201
www.berghahnbooks.com
9780857457387, $75.00, www.amazon.com
When the Nazis under Adolph Hitler came to power in Germany, they became a role model for
similar authoritarian political movements in other European nations. During World War II,
especially with Hitler's initial successes, those movements served the Nazis into setting up
puppet governments in forming alliances, especially in East Central Europe, that resulted in
territorial revisions beginning in 1933 and ending with Germany's defeat in 1945. The fifteenth
volume in Berghahn Books outstanding 'Austrian and Habsburg Studies' series, and
collaboratively edited by the team of Marina Cattaruzza (Professor of Modern and Contemporary
Hitory, University of Bern), Stefan Dyroff (Lecturer and Research Fwllow, Department of
Contemporary History, University of Bern), and Dieter Langewiesche (Professor of Modern
History, University of Tubingen), "Territorial Revisionism and the Allies of Germany in the
Second World War: Goals, Expectations, Practices" is a 210 page compendium comprised of ten
seminal research papers addressing a number of thematically relevant subjects ranging from such
issues as ethnic cleansing and the process of turning minority German populations into majorities
by territorial revisions in Hungary, Bulgaria, Ukirain, Poland, Macdonia, and Romania. Of
special note is Istvdn Dedk's 'The Worst of Friends: Germany's Allies in East Central Europe -
Struggles for Regional Dominance and Ethnic Cleansing 1938-1945'. Enhanced with the
inclusion of a List of Abbreviations, Maps, Notes on Contributors, a Select Bibliography, and a
comprehensive Index, "Territorial Revisionism and the Allies of Germany in the Second World
War" is an original body of impressive scholarship and a highly recommended addition to
academic library World War II era German History reference collections and Central European
History supplemental reading lists.
Haiti
Laurent Dubois
Picador USA
175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1800
New York, NY 10010
9781250002365, $20.00, www.picadorusa.com
Haiti has had a rough lot through recent history. "Haiti: The Aftershocks of History" discusses
the troubles that the small island nation faces, including extreme poverty and political turmoil
that has seemed to prevent serious aid or progress forward. With an optimistic view of how Haiti
could rise above its troubles in the future, "Haiti: The Aftershocks of History" is a must for
international history and current events collection, highly recommended.
After-Nations
Amy E. Martin
Ohio State University Press
180 Pressey Hall, 1070 Carmack Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1002
9780814212028, $56.95, www.ohiostatepress.org
The British empire wanted it all, even if the all didn't want to be. "After-Nations: Nationalisms,
Terror, and the State in Nineteenth-Century Britain and Ireland" explores the unusual relationship
that was Britain and Ireland throughout the century. Amy E. Martin provides a fascinating study
that focuses on breaking down this topic through literature, politics, popular culture of the era,
and the roles that the three topics of the subtitle played in this contention. A fascinating and
scholarly breakdown of the culture and all of the ills that boil over and still play a role in modern
society, "After-Nations" is a vital addition to community and college world history libraries,
enthusiastically recommended.
The Mexican Revolution
Stuart Easterlng
Haymarket Books
PO Box 180165
Chicago, IL 60618
9781608461820, $14.00, www.haymarketbooks.org
Mexico has had a tumultuous trip towards independence. "The Mexican Revolution: A Short
History 1910-1920" discusses this decade and the period of the Mexican Revolution, telling the
story of the Revolution and granting an insightful history of events and informing uninformed
readers on the topics surrounding the revolution and its ultimate place in the history of Mexico
and the world at large. "The Mexican Revolution" is a worthy addition to any international
history collection.
Mallorca
Richard Buswell
Dunedin
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 Northeast 58th Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97213
9781780460109, $55.00, www.isbs.com
An island in the Mediterranean holds much history for those willing to look. "Mallorca: The
Making of the Landscape" seeks to tell the story of this island that spans thousands of years of
geological history, spanning its first occupants, to its dominion of the Roman Empire to it being a
relic of the nineteenth century in the modern era. With an additional focus on the modern
Mallorca peoples and the history that has led up to their current state, its status as a tourist
destination, its major landmarks and attractions, and much more. With black and white and color
photography all throughout as well as illustrations where applicable, this study of the island is a
must for anyone curious about this lesser sung story of history, making "Mallorca" a fine and
quite recommended read, not to be missed.
A Christmas Truce Carol
James O'Halloran
Currach Press
c/o Dufour Editions, Inc.
PO Box 7
Chester Springs, PA 19425-0007
9781856077903, $17.95, www.dufoureditions.com
War brings out the worst in humanity, especially when the soldiers fighting know it. "A
Christmas Truce Carol" tells a story of conflict during World War I. Both British and German
troops forced a cease fire against the will of their superiors, in order to have a moving Christmas
feast and a truce just for one day. "A Christmas Truce Carol" is a touching portrayal of this
heartwarming event and the triumph of the human spirit.
The Genealogy Shelf
Easy Family History, second edition
David Annal
The National Archives
c/o International Publishers Marketing
22841 Quicksilver Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
www.internationalpubmarket.com
9781408175705, $15.95, www.amazon.com
Genealogy is the study of families and the tracing of their lineages and history. Genealogists use
oral traditions, historical records, genetic analysis, and other records to obtain information about
a family and to demonstrate kinship and pedigrees of its members. The results are often displayed
in charts or written as narratives. The pursuit of family history tends to be shaped by several
motivations, including the desire to carve out a place for one's family in the larger historical
picture, a sense of responsibility to preserve the past for future generations, and a sense of
self-satisfaction in accurate storytelling. Now in a fully updated and significantly expanded
second edition, "Easy Family History: The Stress-Free Guide to Starting Your Research" by
David Annal is 190 page instructional guide to basic genealogy research strategies and
techniques that is as comprehensive as it is 'user friendly'. Written specifically to assist aspiring
family historians in the United Kingdom, "Easy Family History" is a solid template of practical
information for an American readership as well. Enhanced with the inclusion of a Glossary,
Useful Addresses, Useful Websites, a list for further reading, and a comprehensive index, "Easy
Family History" will prove a welcome introduction and guide for any novice genealogist wanting
to explore, discover, and organize their personal family history for future generations to enjoy
and benefit from
Polish Genealogy Research
Rosemary A. Dembinski Chorzempa
Genealogical Publishing Company
3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 260
Baltimore, MD 21211
9780806319681 $8.95 www.genealogical.com
Polish Genealogy Research is not exactly a book, but rather a laminated, four-sided quick
reference sheet designed to help Polish genealogy researchers of all skill and experience levels
get started. The "at a glance" information includes translations of common Polish words that crop
up in genealogical listings (such as chrzcielny = baptismal); a step-by-step guide to locating
Polish hometowns; URLs and brief descriptions of online databases from Poland; major Polish
place names in English, Latin, Polish and German; and much more. Polish Genealogy Research
lives up to its title as an easy-to-use, step-one building block to begin one's search for Polish
ancestors!
The Psychology Shelf
Shrink
Lawrence R. Samuel
University of Nebraska Press
233 North 8th Street
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68588-0255
9780803244764, $34.95, www.nebraskapress.unl.edu
America's drive for individualism has always had a strange relationship with psychology.
"Shrink: A Cultural History of Psychoanalysis in America" discusses the evolution of American
psychology and how America has turned it into a commercial force all its own, and the weird
ways American culture has reflected back on society and its practice and vice versa. Tracing the
history back to the rise of some popularity in America, its influence, its critics, and much more,
"Shrink" is a fascinating history of a needed practice its place in a capitalistic society.
Stories We Tell Ourselves
Michelle Herman
University of Iowa Press
100 Kuhl House
119 West Park Road
Iowa City, IA 52242-1000
9781609381530, $18.00, www.uiowapress.org
Our internal narrative is vast and curious in its roots. "Stories We Tell Ourselves" is a pair of
extended essays from Michelle Herman, who shares an intriguing exploration of our own dream
psychology. These are the stories we write in our own minds to piece together our history, try to
understand ourselves, and push towards what we seek out of life. "Stories We Tell Ourselves" is
an intriguing dream psychoanalysis, very much highly recommended reading.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Atlantis and the Silver City
Peter Daughtrey
Pegasus Books
80 Broad Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10004
9781605984155, $26.95, www.pegasusbooks.com
The legends of Atlantis has intrigued the imagination of humanity for thousands of years.
"Atlantis and the Silver City" explores the legends of Atlantis, including the myths and history
surrounding the reality of the facts of Plato's writings. Exploring sources from many cultures and
sources, author Peter Daughtrey offers an insightful take on the reality of the legend gone true,
offering intriguing new interpretations of history. "Atlantis and the Silver City" is a strong pick
for those fascinating with the ancient mysteries of history.
Infinite Energy Technologies
Finley Eversole, editor
Inner Traditions International, Ltd.
One Park Street
Rochester, VT 05767
9781594773808, $18.95, www.innertraditions.com
Mankind's desire for fuel is infinite, but is the source of fuel itself? "Infinite Energy
Technologies: Tesla, Cold Fusion, Antigravity, and the Future of Sustainability" is an exploration
of 'new science', edited by Finley Eversole leads an assortment of writers as they discuss the
future of energies and fuels, as many see the current methods as unsustainable in supply and for
the planet's future in general. "Infinite Energy Technologies" is an intriguing blend of hard
science and metaphysical ideas, about possible ways man can rise to the challenge for their
energy independent future. Highly recommended reading.
The Political Science Shelf
More Than They Bargained For
Jason Stein and Patrick Marley
University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe Street, Third Floor
Madison, WI 53711-2059
9780299293840, $26.95, uwpress.wisc.edu
The sweep of Republican power in 2010 left many bitter, and furious when they learned what it
spelled out. "More Than They Bargained For: Scott Walker, Unions, and the Fight for
Wisconsin" discusses fight over public employees and their collective bargaining rights and the
circus that has sprawled out since them, backroom deals, dirty political tricks, and much more.
"More Than They Bargained For" is a riveting and complex account of this battle that led to a
recount election and is arguably still simmering.
The Agriculture Shelf
Plowing with Pigs
Oscar H. Will & Karen K. Will
New Society Publishers
PO Box 189
Gabriola Island, BC, Canada, V0R 1X0
9780865717176, $24.95, www.newsociety.com
The old ways of the family farm are having a resurgence for many. "Plowing with Pigs: And
Other Creative, Low-Budget Homesteading Solutions" is a discussion of how low budget and
simpler methods are returning for many who want a more traditional agricultural life, dealing
with animals in their garden, fields, old styled machines, and self-sufficiency. "Plowing with
Pigs" is a strong addition to gardening and do-it-yourself oriented collections, highly
recommended.
The Environmental Studies Shelf
Managing Forests As Complex Adaptive Systems
Christian Messier, et al.
Earthscan
c/o Routledge
711 - 3rd Avenue, Floor 8
NY, NY 10017-9209
www.routledge.com
9780415519779, $149.00, www.amazon.com
One of the earliest and most basic of environmental preservation issues was the acknowledgment
of the importance of American forests and the development of the science of forestry
management. The newest addition to the outstanding The Earthscan Forest Library series is
"Managing Forests as Complex Adaptive Systems: Building Resilience to the Challenge of
Global Change". Cooperatively compiled by the editorial team of Christian Messier (Scientific
Director of the Institute of Temperate Forest Sciences, Universite du Quebec en Outaouais,
Quebec, Canada), Klaus J. Puettmann (Edmund Hayes Professor in Silviculture Alternatives in
the Department of Frest Ecosystems and Society, Oregon State University), and K. David Coates
(Senior Research Silviculturist with the Ministry of natural Resource Operations in Smithers,
Canada), this 368 page compendium is a compilation of fourteen informed and informative
articles by experts in forestry management issues and organized into three major sections:
'Setting the Stage'; 'Complexity and Complex Adaptive Systems in Different Forest Biomes'; and
'Management Under the Complex Adaptive System and Resilience Paradigm'. Enhanced
throughout will bibliographic references, tables and figures, and a comprehensive index,
"Managing Forests as Complex Adaptive Systems: Building Resilience to the Challenge of
Global Change" is a seminal body of work and highly recommended for professional,
governmental, NGO, and academic library Environmental Studies and Forest Management
Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Creating Green Roadways
James L. Sipes & Matthew L. Sipes
Island Press
2000 M St NW Suite 650
Washington, DC 20036
9781610913751, $45.00, www.islandpress.org
Roads have always been a part of civilization, well before the car. "Creating Green Roadways:
Integrating Cultural, Natural, and Visual Resources into Transportation" explores how to better
build infrastructure that pays respects to the environment and keeps up a sustainable environment
that is good to both human use and the natural world. Analyzing many American roads
throughout the country with black and white photography throughout, authors James & Matthew
Sipes offer their insightful combination analysis of which methods have worked and which have
performed up to expectation, and what can be done for a better and more environmentally sound
infrastructure in the future. "Creating Green Roadways" is a strong addition to environmental
studies and transportation planning libraries, highly recommended.
Rising Seas: Past, Present, Future
Vivien Gornitz
Columbia University Press
61 West 62nd Street
New York, NY 10023-7015
9780231147392, $40.00, http://cup.columbia.edu
Rising Seas: Past, Present, Future is a siren warning of the imminent and ongoing ecological
catastrophe that humans are inflicting upon the planet. Records have already measured a steady
warming in the Earth's overall climate, a trend that will almost certainly continue long after
excess greenhouse gas emissions cease. A cross-examination of past climate shifts can help one
predict the hardships to come, but humanity will very likely have to adapt to rising sea levels,
flooded coastal areas, increased desertification, and more. The lessons of Earth's geologic past
hold dire warnings for the immediate future, as well as emphasizing the overwhelming need to
work toward long-term sustainability. Highly recommended.
Wilderness and Waterpower
Christopher Armstrong and H. V. Nelles
University of Calgary Press
2500 University Drive, N.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
9781552386347, $41.95, www.uofcpress.com
Water has untold potential for us, even as a source of power. "Wilderness and Waterpower: How
Banff National Park Became a Hydroelectric Storage Reservoir" tells of how the Canadian Banff
National park became a hydroelectric powerhouse for Alberta, but the process of turning it into
such did not come easily, a legal battle over ownership of the river, tourism concerns, and much
more. "Wilderness and Waterpower" is an essential addition to Canadian environmental and
energy discussions, highly recommended reading.
The Relationship Shelf
Marriage Rescue
Gary Direnfeld
New Horizon Press
PO Box 669
Far Hills, NJ 07931
9780882824307, $14.95, www.newhorizonpressbooks.com
Relationships can be saved, but few understand what causes the problems in the first place.
"Marriage Rescue: Overcoming Ten Deadly Sins in Failing Relationships" is a guide to building
better marriages and relationships by understanding the value of communication and
understanding the world from the perspective of your friendship. From dealing with the common
demons that wreak havoc with a relationship, there is much to consider in breaking down the
barriers between the both of you. "Marriage Rescue" is a strong addition to self-help and
relationship collections.
The Money/Finance Shelf
The Money Flow
Ana Weber-Haber
Morgan James Publishing
4410 E Claiborne Square, Suite 334
Hampton VA 23666-2071
9781614484936, $16.95, www.morganjamespublishing.com
Money is often the boon and bane of our lives. "The Money Flow: How to Make Money Your
Friend and Ally, Have a Great Life, and Improve the World" is a guide to becoming passionate
through how you earn your living, and how to turn that passion into something that can set you
up for a lifetime of well-being. The goal is to use money as needed in the pursuit of happiness,
but not to let money become the most important thing in one's life. "The Money Flow" is a strong
and powerful read for those who want to increase their own happiness and the happiness of the
world around them, recommended.
The Native American Studies Shelf
Healing Histories
Laurie Meijer Drees
University of Alberta Press
Ring House 2
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2E1
9780888646507, $29.95, www.uap.ualberta.ca
Tuberculosis was a once feared epidemic all over the world. "Healing Histories: Stories from
Canada's Indian Hospitals" discusses Canada's Indian health services throughout the beginning of
the twentieth century and discusses how the treatment of tuberculosis allowed a bridging between
the first nations people and the Canadian government after decades of oppression and cultural
persecution. A fascinating read of mending old broken fences, "Healing Histories" is a strong
addition to any Canadian history collection focusing on relations with the first nations
peoples.
The Travel Shelf
New Orleans
Adam Karlin and Amy C. Balfour
Lonely Planet Publications
150 Linden Street
Oakland CA 94607
9781741797763 $19.99 www.lonelyplanet.com
New Orleans is one of Lonely Planet's top-quality, user-friendly travel guides, packed with color
maps, informations, and thumbnail descriptions of places to go and things to do in this resilient
and resplendent city. A handful of photographs pepper this tourist's "must-have" catalogue of the
city's districts, restaurants, music and culture, options for transportation, and much more.
Quick-reference symbols (especially ones that highlight such amenities as wi-fi access hotspots,
vegetarian cuisine options, pet-friendly locales and much more) help one effectively plan out
one's trip in advance, or quickly select an appropriate destination while on the go. Lonely Planet's
New Orleans is an absolute "must-have" for anyone new to the city, and even longtime New
Orleans residents are likely to find its recommendations and information useful!
Discover Las Vegas
Lonely Planet Publications
150 Linden Street
Oakland CA 94607
9781742209524 $19.99 www.lonelyplanet.com
Winner of the Tripadvisor 2012 Travelers' Choice award, Discover Las Vegas is part of publisher
Lonely Planet's long and distinguished tradition of information-packed, easy-to-use reference and
resource guides perfect for vacationers, business travelers, and even residents of the great city of
Las Vegas! Subdivided by city region and peppered with maps throughout, Discover Las Vegas
is filled cover to cover with the addresses, brief reviews, contact information, operating hours,
and more of everything from nightclubs to restaurants to spas, casinos, museums, botanical
gardens, and much more! A "month-by-month" summary section as well as other solid overviews
is perfect to help decide how to match one's vacation against the city's seasonal highlights.
Discover Las Vegas is a "must-have" for anyone paying the city a visit!
The Art Shelf
Late Raphael
Tom Henry & Paul Joannides, editors
Thames & Hudson, Inc.
500 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY 10110-0017
www.thamesandhudsonusa.com
9780500970492, $65.00, www.amazon.com
Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (April 6 or March 28, 1483 - April 6, 1520), known to the art world
as Raphael, was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance. His work is admired for
its clarity of form and ease of composition and for its visual achievement of the Neoplatonic
ideal of human grandeur. Together with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, he forms the
traditional trinity of great masters of that period. Collaboratively compiled and deftly edited by
the team of Italian Renaissance art expert Tom Henry and Paul Joannides (Professor in the
History of Hart at the University of Cambridge), "Late Raphael" is a 384 page coffee table art
book compendium showcasing almost ninety of Raphael's works -- which are all the more
impressive when realizing that this Renaissance artist died at the early age of 37. All of the
sketches, drawings, and paintings are beautifully reproduced and accompanied by expert
commentary. Enhanced with informed and informative essays by Tom Henry, Paul Joannides,
Ana Gonzalez Mozo, and Bruno Martin, "Late Raphael" is a very highly recommended addition
to personal, community, and academic library Renaissance Art History reference collections and
supplemental reading lists.
Bright!
Edited by Slanted
Daab Media
Scheidtweilerstr. 69, 50933 Cologne, Germany
9783942597234, $95.00, www.daab-media.com
Typography is the art and technique of arranging type in order to make language visible. The
arrangement of type involves the selection of typefaces, point size, line length, leading (line
spacing), adjusting the spaces between groups of letters (tracking) and adjusting the space
between pairs of letters (kerning). In modern times, typography has been put into motion - in
film, television and online broadcasts - to add emotion to mass communication. Typography is
performed by typesetters, compositors, typographers, graphic designers, art directors, comic book
artists, graffiti artists, clerical workers, and anyone else who arranges type for a product. Until the
Digital Age, typography was a specialized occupation. Digitization opened up typography to new
generations of visual designers and lay users. "Bright! Typography Between Illustration & Art" is
a 420 page, bilingual (German & English), profusely illustrated compendium showcasing the
immense variety and creativity of contemporary typography. Of special note are the interviews
with seven outstanding typographer/artists: Ed Fella, Tracey Emin, Tobias Rehberger, Marc
Titchner, Marc Jijl, Alex Hanimann, and Lawrence Weiner. An impressive and seminal
collection, "Bright! Typography Between Illustration & Art" is a unique and highly
recommended addition to personal, professional, and academic library Typography and Art
History reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
American Indians in British Art 1700-1840
Stephanie Pratt
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive
Norman, OK 73069
9780806142005 $21.95 oupress.com
"American Indians in British Art, 1700-1840" is a fascinating examination of British artists'
representation of American Indians as seen in many paintings, engravings, sculptures, ceramics,
and other art forms during the 18th century and beyond. Author Stephanie Pratt, a tribal member
of the Crow Creek Dakota Sioux, is also an Associate Professor of Art History at the University
of Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom. Through thorough examination of a parade of historical
British art works, some rarely displayed, she traces the evolution from an image of abstraction to
more representational art in the portrayal of Indian subjects. Placing art works in historical
context, she concludes that artistic traditions shown in images of the era conveyed complexity
and a movement from a passive, allegorical entity towards a more vivid living participant in an
unfolding historical series of cultural clashes. More than 30 black and white art reproductions are
included, as well as 13 color plates of historic paintings with representations of Indian figures,
portraits, or images. Quite a significant number of these may be unfamiliar to American
audiences, being kept in various British art collections. Author Pratt divides the images'
progression into five chapter areas: The Allegorical Representation of America, Warfare,
Diplomacy, and Visual Representation (ca. 1700-1760), History Painting and American Indians:
Benjamin West and Others (1760-1804), Secret Diplomacy and Uneasy Alliances: the British
and American Indian Relationships in the Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary War Periods
(1774-1815), and Travel, Observation, and the Pathos of Decline. Her conclusion is both
complicated and compelling. In part she states: "American Indians were translated into terms
conformable to European values because the alternative, representing them in terms conformable
to Indian values, was literally unthinkable." She also speaks of "the impossibility of fitting one
people to another's precepts (p. 152)." Despite this, and despite a possibly inaccurate
representation of the Indian images, she posits that "We should examine them as providing
evidence of their own situation, attempting to make sense of American Indian culture at a
particularly volatile moment in colonial history (p. 152-153)." Thus the value of examination of
these European artistic representations of American Indians may mirror in part both the limits of
European cultural imagination but also the real evidence of an immediate need to deal with a
defining cultural encounter. Kudos to the author for a measured, detailed, scholarly analysis of
these unusual works of art representing American Indians at a time of great, stressful
change.
Taking the Flower Show Home
Bill Schaffer and Kristine Kratt
Schiffer Publishing
4880 Lower Valley Road
Atglen, PA 19310
9780764344305 $45.00 www.schifferbooks.com
Taking the Flower Show Home: Award-Winning Designs from Concept to Completion offers an
insider's glimpse into how the authors created six, award-winning floral designs, from original
concept sketches, to full-color photography of the steps of construction, to the spectacular and
emotionally moving finished creations. Readers are encouraged to try their hand at recreating the
designs if they so desire! An inspirational tour of the creative process, Taking the Flower Show
Home is a rapturous browsing experience, and a wonderful giftbook to connoisseurs of vibrant,
impermanent art.
The Jewelry Shelf
Metallic Seed Bead Splendor
Nancy Zellers
Kalmbach Publishing Company
21027 Crossroads Circle
Waukesha, WI 53186
9780871164841 $19.95 www.kalmbachbooks.com
Illustrated with diagrams and full-color photography throughout, Metallic Seed Bead Splendor is
a "hands-on" guide to creating distinctive jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and cuffs) with
metallic seed beads and just a little bit of needlecraft. A straightforward introduction to the basics
of metallic seed bead stitching is at the back of the book to quickly get novices up to speed, but
most of Metallic Seed Bead Splendor is devoted to meticulous how-to instructions for over
two-dozen handcrafted projects. Highly recommended, especially for adventurous
hobbyists!
The Complete Photo Guide to Making Metal Jewelry
John Sartin
Creative Publishing International
c/o Quayside Publishing Group
33 Commercial Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
www.quaysidepublishinggroup.com
9781589237360 $24.99 www.amazon.com
The Complete Photo Guide to Making Metal Jewelry has over 700 full-color photographs
illustrating the step-by-step instructions for mastering a variety of crafting techniques and
applying them to ten different projects. Suitable for metal jewelry crafters of all skill and
experience levels (including rank novices), The Complete Photo Guide to Making Metal Jewelry
walks the reader through basic skills (sawing, drilling piercing, filing, and finishing),
connections, texturing metal, forging and forming, and setting stones. A list of resources, an
appendix of quick reference charts, and an index round out this absolute "must-have" for anyone
intrigued by this creative hobby, ideal for designing durable, long-lasting, and distinctive
handmade gifts.
The Civil War Shelf
Among the Enemy
Mark Hoffman, editor
Wayne State University Press
The Leonard N. Simons Building
4809 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201-1309
9780814334713 $24.95 http://wsupress.wayne.edu
Among the Enemy: A Michigan Soldier's Civil War Journal is the day-by-day writings of
William Horton Kimball, member of the First Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. As a military
engineer, Kimball served his duty behind the battlefront most of the time, frequently in the
company of pro-Confederacy civilians. Though many of his entries are brief, others give a
detailed, up-close and personal view of how the Union's war policy toward occupied populations
evolved, especially when guerilla warfare made targets of soldiers at the rear. A handful of
simple black-and-white maps, a list of Kimball's comrades with thumbnail biographies, and an
index round out this captivating and welcome addition to Civil War journal collections.
The Gardening Shelf
Encyclopedia Of Gardening Techniques
American Horticultural Society
Mitchell Beazley
c/o Octopus Publishing
236 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
www.octopusbooksusa.com
9781845337704, $29.99, www.amazon.com
The American Horticultural Society (AHS) is a nonprofit, membership-based organization that
promotes excellence in American horticulture. It is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.
Established in 1922, the AHS is one of the oldest national gardening organizations in the United
States. Whether a backyard gardener or an aspiring small plot farmer, the "Encyclopedia Of
Gardening Techniques" produced by the AHS will prove to be an indispensable and instructive
reference offering a thoroughly 'user friendly', step-by-step guide to all of the basic skills
successful gardening requires. Profusely illustrated throughout, comprehensive, informed and
informative, "Encyclopedia Of Gardening Techniques" is organized into a methodical series of
chapters on all aspects of gardening including planting, fertilizing, watering, pest control,
harvesting, and a great deal more. Justifiably considered to be the 'bible' of home gardening, the
AHS "Encyclopedia Of Gardening Techniques" is very strongly recommended for personal,
school, community, and academic library Gardening & Horticultural Studies reference
collections.
The Gardener's Guide To Common-Sense Pet Control, updated edition
William Olkowski, et al.
The Taunton Press
63 South Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470
www.taunton.com
9781600855009, $24.95, www.amazon.com
It's a simple and universal fact that every gardener will have to deal with the problem of
unwanted damaging pests while trying at the same time to promote beneficial insects. Now in a
complete revised and updated edition, "The Gardener's Guide to Common-Sense Pest Control" is
a 400 page illustrated compendium of information and instruction provided by a team of expert
gardeners that includes William Olkowski, Sheila Daar, Helga Olkowski, and Steven Ash.
Superbly organized and thoroughly 'user friendly', "The Gardener's Guide to Common-Sense Pest
Control" is deftly organized into two major sections: The Basics (including sustainable landscape
gardening; natural pest controls; integrated pest management; pets treatment strategies and
tactics; beneficial insects; chemical and microbial pest control tools; inorganic, organic and
botanical pest controls; pheromones and insect growth regulators) and Pest In The Garden
(garden design management; weeds and weed management; lawn pests and management; food
and ornamental garden pests; and shade tree pests). "The Gardener's Guide to Common-Sense
Pest Control" is highly recommended for personal, community, and academic library Home
Gardening reference collections and study guides.
The 20-Minute Gardener
Sunset
c/o Time Home Entertainment
135 West 50th Street
New York, NY 10020
9780376030061, $24.95, www.sunset.com
Some love gardening, but can't often find the complete time for it. "The 20-Minute Gardener:
Projects, Plants, and Designs for Quick and Easy Gardening" is a guide for those who love
gardening and want to maximize their potential time with their endeavors, with plans for making
a garden work with only twenty minutes of maintenance a day, focusing on the best plants in the
western world to care for and keep well for years to come. "The 20-Minute Gardener" presented
in full color with plenty of thorough information all throughout, making it an ideal pick for
reference for experienced gardeners and for those simply looking to get started in their own
right.
Victoria: The Seductress
Tomasz Anisko
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Carol Morgan (publicist)
9781935442226, $69.99, www.longwoodgardens.org
Longwood Gardens consists of over 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows in Kennett
Square, Pennsylvania, United States in the Brandywine Creek Valley. It is one of the premier
botanical gardens in the United States and is open to visitors year-round to enjoy exotic plants
and horticulture (both indoor and outdoor), events and performances, seasonal and themed
attractions, as well as take part in educational lectures, courses, and workshops. The phrase
"water lily" is used to describe aquatic plants of the following families, which have lily pads.
"Victoria: The Seductress" by Tomasz Anisko (an accomplished international plant explorer and
curator of plants at the Longwood Gardens) is a superbly produced, profusely illustrated, 468
page compendium showcasing the history and beauty of Amazonian water lilies including their
discovery, introduction into cultivation, the personal stories of those from around the world that
studied and attempted to grow them. Enhanced with a list of References and an Index of People
and Places, "Victoria: The Seductress" is informed, informative, and highly recommended for
personal, community, academic library Gardening reference collections. Indeed, this elegantly
illustrated coffee table book would make an especially appropriate Memorial Fund acquisition
for local public library collections.
The Fishing Shelf
The Complete Book of Saltwater Fishing, revised and updated
Milt Rosko
Burford Books, Inc.
101 East State Street, #301
Ithaca, NY 14850
9781580801713 $19.95 www.burfordbooks.com
Now in a revised and updated edition with information on the latest developments in fishing
tackle, technique, and conservation, The Complete Book of Saltwater Fishing is a comprehensive
guide for anglers of all skill and experience levels. Author Milt Rosko's credentials include
hundreds of published articles for magazines such as "Salt Water Sportsman", "Field & Stream",
"Outdoor Life", and more; his lifelong love of fishing shows through in his practical-minded,
step-by-step advice for everything from selecting and using the right tackle, to which baits and
lures are most effective for various fish species, heavy rod-and-reel offshore fishing, wading
shallow bays, fishing from jetties and bridges, and much more. Even tips on preparing one's catch
for dinner and teaching one's children the joy of fishing are included! The Complete Book of
Saltwater Fishing is an absolute "must-have" for any prospective or practicing saltwater fishing
enthusiast.
The Holocaust Studies Shelf
Pioneers Of Genocide Studies
Samuel Totten & Steven Leonard Jacobs
Transaction Publishers
35 Berrue Circle
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8042
www.transactionpub.com
9781412849746, $49.95, www.amazon.com
Genocide is the deliberate and systematic destruction of, in whole or in part, of an ethnic, racial,
religious, or national group. While a precise definition varies among genocide scholars, a legal
definition is found in the 1948 United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of
the Crime of Genocide (CPPCG). Article 2 of this convention defines genocide as "any of the
following acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or
religious group, as such: killing members of the group; causing serious bodily or mental harm to
members of the group; deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life, calculated to bring
about its physical destruction in whole or in part; imposing measures intended to prevent births
within the group; [and] forcibly transferring children of the group to another group." Genocide in
one form or another has been practiced throughout recorded human history. Its single largest
practice took place under the Nazis, but continues to this present day under the new term of
'ethnic cleansing' in countries as disparate as Serbia, the Sudan, and Iraq. Collaborative compiled
and edited by academicians Samuel Totten (University of Arkansas, Fayetteville) and Steven
Leonard Jacobs (University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa), "Pioneers of Genocide Studies" is a 634
page compendium comprised of twenty-five papers by dedicated scholars and organized into
seven categories of contributors: Historians, Political Scientists, Sociologists, Lawyers and
Jurists, Psychologists, Independent Scholars. Of special note is the article 'From Holocaust to
Genocide: The Journey Continues' by theologian and co-editor Steven Leonard Jacobs. Enhanced
with a select bibliography, contributor credentials, and a comprehensive index, "Pioneers Of
Genocide Studies" is a seminal work and very strongly recommended for academic library
Holocaust Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
The Law/Justice Shelf
Legal Foundations of Environmental Planning
Jerome G. Rose
Transaction Publishers
35 Berrue Circle
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8042
9781412849272, $59.95, www.transactionpub.com
To protect the environment, many laws have been passed, and as a side effect, this has created a
curious mine field surrounding legal planning. "Legal Foundations of Environment Planning:
Textbook-Casebook and Materials on Environmental Law" explores environmental law and how
many law students must more completely understand property planning to more comprehensively
prepare their own cases and better inform their clients about the legality of their ambitions. With
a focus on the legal aspects surrounding many vital issues like pollution, population growth, as
well as a primer on environmental topics to enhance a more complete understanding of the
subject matter. Enhanced with complete indexes and appendixes, "Legal Foundations of
Environmental Planning" is a strong addition to any legal studies collection looking on fostering
a more comprehensive education in environmental issues.
The Homeowner's Shelf
Projects to Get You Off the Grid
Noah Weinstein, editor
Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10018
9781620871645, $14.95, www.skyhorsepublishing.com
For those who seek to be prepared, true self-reliance takes a bit more skill than many know.
"Projects to Get You Off the Grid: Rain Barrels, Chicken Coops, and Solar Panels" is a guide for
those who want to embrace getting off the grid- cutting off total reliance on the rest of society for
food, water, and electricity. With advice on these projects and how to make the most of them,
using cunning strategies to maximize potential, "Projects to Get You Off the Grid" is a presented
in full color with easy to follow instructions, making for a choice and much recommended
addition to do it yourself oriented collections, highly recommended.
The Economic Studies Shelf
Principles of Economics
H. S. Agarwal
Global Professional Publishing
c/o Stylus Publishing, Inc.
22883 Quicksilver Drive
Sterling, VA 20166-2012
9781906403645, $50.00, www.styluspub.com
Economics is far more than dollars and cents. "Principles of Economics" seeks to act as a
scholarly introduction tot he basics of economic theory, touching on what one needs to know
before advancing onto deeper economic understandings. Topics covered include micro and
macroeconomics, supply and demand and where they don't apply, what constitutes a monopoly,
price control, games theory, and the intersection with human nature. "Principles of Economics" is
filled with graphs, charts, and other helpful information, acting as a solid choice for those who
want a better and more complete understanding of economics for college and community library
collections.
The Large Print Shelf
Flavia's Secret
Lindsay Townsend
Magna Large Print Books
c/o Ulverscroft Large Print, Inc.
PO Box 1230
West Seneca, NY 14224-1230
9780750536578 $35.50 www.ulverscroftusa.com
Set in Aquae Sulis (today known as Bath), Flavia's Secret is a large-print historical romance
about the intelligent, willful, and enslaved scribe Flavia, who along with other slaves has served
the Lady Valeria for years. The death of their mistress has led to a severe household shake-up;
their new master is Marcus Brucetus, a fierce, widowed officer. Though Flavia is strongly
attracted to him, she is also keenly aware of the threat he poses. To protect her life, and the lives
of her fellow slaves, she has forged a note in Valeria's name - yet should her secret be discovered,
all of the slaves will face death or worse! Flavia's Secret is a captivating, passionate drama laced
with a hint of intrigue, highly recommended especially for fans of the genre.
The Real Estate Shelf
Other People's Money
Charles V. Bagli
Dutton
c/o Penguin Group USA
375 Hudson Street, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10014-3657
9780525952657 $28.95 www.penguinputnam.com
Other People's Money: Inside the Housing Crisis and the Demise of the Greatest Real Estate Deal
Ever Made is an in-depth scrutiny of the history of a Manhattan real estate property, Stuyvesant
Town-Peter Cooper Village, a complex of 110 buildings and 11,232 apartments across 80
contiguous acres. Though the story of Stuyvesant stretches back to the 1920's, the focus of Other
People's Money is set amid the economic repercussions of the 21st century, especially the
housing bubble that burst in 2008 and caused the Great Recession. Today, Stuyvesant Town is
well-known as arguably the greatest real estate failure in history, given that it sold to real estate
giant Tishman Speyer and its partner BlackRock for $5.4 billion in 2006, and they
unambiguously defaulted in 2010. Even amid the heat of the housing bubble, Stuyvesant was
primarily the residence of working-class and middle-class families - people who put down
community roots, and depended on rent controls to make living there affordable. Laws were
tweaked, enabling property owners to raise rents on vacated apartments; the ultimate $5.4 billion
deal could only have turned a profit by replacing most of the working-class and middle-class
tenants with upscale, wealthier tenants who would pay substantially higher rent. The collapse of
the housing bubble precipitated financial disaster; Tishman Speyer and BlackRock lost millions
of investors' dollars, though they escaped ruin themselves. Other People's Money is an absolutely
fascinating microcosm of the real estate market gone horribly wrong, with an eye toward the
larger picture - and a siren warning that the real estate industry still hasn't learned from the
catastrophic lessons of the past. Highly recommended.
The Fashion Shelf
The Sustainable Fashion Handbook
Sandy Black, author
Thames & Hudson
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
9780500290569 $55.00 www.thamesandhudsonusa.com
"The Sustainable Fashion Handbook" is a handy illustrated guidebook for innovative members of
the global fashion industry who support the implementation of (all aspects of) sustainable
fashion. Such designer names as Stella McCartney, Dries Van Noten (Antwerp), Tim Jackson
(London), David Mason of Nutters of Savile Row, Hussein Chalayan, Issey Miyake, Zowie
Broach and Brian Kirkby for Boudicca, and Desiree Heiss and Ines Kaag of Bless are featured
design entities. Color photographs and mixed media presentations are strongly featured
throughout this fascinating textile and fashion creation bible, based on a comprehensive
sustainability model. There is substantial discussion of transparency in the supply chain and
ethical issues in sustainable fashion, along with fashion design processes revisited and clothing
waste and recycling. Sustainable fashion is a far reaching, all inclusive green topic, and part of
the thrust of all designers committed to it is reinventing a new "cool" fashion model based on
global production ethics and assimilation. some fascinating related topics covered include
fashion and technology, virtual fashion, and future textiles and fashion. As an example of an
innovative fashion entity, Everything Must Go, an exhibition of recycled saris and discarded
clothing from India is featured, as shown in London in 2012 (p. 266-7). More provocative
dialogue and discussion is presented in an interview with Garth Ward, owner of recycling
consultancy Aestiva Ltd.: "Today designers may also consider sustainability, but I'm not sure that
this word is completely understood.... Sustainability really involves a series of trade-offs, but of
what against what? ...They (designers) need to completely re-examine how they design and
fabricate clothing by considering the first, second and even tertiary uses (p. 270)." Finally the
interplay of various components of sustainable fashion design is commented upon by Hussein
Chalayan, whose work is repeatedly represented in "The Sustainable Fashion Handbook:"
...people cannot see how our realities are connected...we need to be re-educated to understand
these connections and...we would be able to rebuild what we have around us (p. 78)." Thus "The
Sustainable Fashion Handbook" presents a carousel of multiple views reflecting components of
sustainable fashion design, both as ethically influenced process and product. In a world and
global community increasingly made aware of the need for sustainability, ethics, and creativity,
"The Sustainable Fashion Handbook" presents skimmings of a wide variety of current thoughts
and practices.
Pattern, 100 Fashion Designers, 10 Curators
Phaidon Editors, authors
Phaidon Press Inc.
180 Varick St., Fourteenth Floor
New York, NY 10014
9780714849710 $79.95 phaidon.com
"Pattern, 100 Designers, 10 Curators" is a trendy, comprehensive survey follow up to Phaidon's
Sample (2005), listing the 100 most influential designers of today in one gorgeous, oversize
hardback volume. Overflowing with 1000 color illustrations of up to date fashion creations,
"Pattern..." carefully displays enlarged portraits of crucial design details alongside full length
portraits of modeled creations. The photographic displays of chosen designers is carefully
orchestrated and integrated to intensify the impact and statement of the carousel of designers and
fashions. In addition to the photography, a helpful and interesting feature is a list of 100
paragraph biographies at the end, including such names as Jonny Johansson, Rachel Antonoff,
Jordan Askill, Andrea Cammarosano, Clayton Evans,Ilya Fleet, Marques Almeida, Niels Peeraer,
Simone Rocha, Christopher Shannon, Shaun Samson, Thomas Tait, Heaven Tanudiredja, and
Jason Wu, and many more. The curators are also an interesting lineup of fabled names: Geri
Jonkers & Jop van Bennekom of Amsterdam, Imran Amed of London/New York, Tavi Gevinson
of Chicago, SHOWstudio (London), Tim Lim (Shanghai), Yasmin Sewell (London), Keegan
Singh (New York), Heather Sproat (London), Preen (London), and A. F. Vandevorst (Antwerp).
Taken altogether, "Pattern, 100 Designers, 10 Curators" presents a complex updated global
overview of top fashion design.
The Reference Shelf
Housing Statistics of the United States 2012, fifth edition
Shana Hertz Hattis
4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200
Lanham, MD 20706
9781598885750 $160.00 www.bernan.com
Now in an updated fifth edition, Housing Statistics of the United States 2012 fills a severe need
for meticulously researched data about the United States housing industry, especially given the
extreme repercussions of housing bubble that burst in 2008. Packed cover to cover with
easy-to-use tables of figures, Housing Statistics of the United States 2012 provides information
about household and housing characteristics; prices and rents; housing production and
investment; home mortgage lending; federal housing programs; and much more. Appendices
include a "source overview" of the U.S. government's collected data, a glossary of definitions,
and an index. As America looks back on the lessons of the housing bubble crisis and forward to
the future, Housing Statistics of the United States 2012 is an absolutely invaluable reference and
resource of much-needed information to guide both public and private industry policies!
Dictionary Of Metals
Harold M. Cobb, editor
ASM International
9639 Kinsman Road
Materials Park, OH 44073-0002
www.asminternational.org
9781615039784, $149.00, www.amazon.com
Metals formed and forged from the elements of the earth are the basis for the world of the 21st
century as we know it. Knowledgeably compiled and deftly edited by metallurgist Harold M.
Cobb (a lifetime member of the ASM International and holder of a patent on a process for
manufacturing fuel elements for nuclear submarines), "Dictionary Of Metals" is a 250 page
compendium that is the basic and authoritative reference work for terms and definitions of metals
and terms relating to metals. "Dictionary Of Metals" also includes an informed and informative
metallurgical history starting with the seven metals of antiquity. Each of the metallic elements
has a discussion that includes the discoverer and date, the naming of the metal and its meaning,
the major applications, the significance of the discovery, and physical properties. "Dictionary Of
Metals" is enhanced with the inclusion of a time line of important events in the history of metals
and metallurgy, an extensive bibliography, and an appendices providing properties and
conversion tables. A truly seminal work, "Dictionary Of Metals" is a core addition to
professional, corporate, governmental, and academic library Metallurgy and Technology
reference collections.
Learning and Knowing in Practice-Based Studies
Silvia Gherardi & Antonio Strati
Edward Elgar Publishing
9 Dewey Court
Northampton, MA 01060-3815
www.e-elgar.com
9780857938541, $125.00, www.amazon.com
We live in an 'Information Age' which is characterized by rapidly expanding bodies of data
developed by ever increasing sources of organizations dedicated to the research, creation,
development, interpretation, and application of data. "Learning and Knowing in Practice-Based
Studies" is a 264 page compendium in which Italian academicians at the University of Trento
Silvia Gherardi and Antonio Strati address the following questions: 'Why is it that so many
aspects of organizations are now spoken of as practices?; How can organizations be studied
within a practice-based approach?; How can workable knowledge about them be produced?. A
superb body of seminal scholarship, "Learning and Knowing in Practice-Based Studies" is deftly
organized into three major sections: Practice-Based Theorizing; Key Concepts; and
Methodological Insights For A Practice-Based Approach. Informed and informative, thoughtful
and thought-provoking, "Learning and Knowing in Practice-Based Studies" is a highly
recommended addition to academic library reference collections and Practice-Based Studies
supplemental reading lists.
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