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Bagpipe Brothers
Kerry Sheridan
Rutgers University Press
100 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8099
0813533961 $24.95 1-800-446-9323 http://rutgerspress.rutgers.edu
Bagpipe Brothers: The FDNY Band's True Story Of Tragedy, Mourning, And Recovery is the
true
story New York City's Emerald Society Bagpipe Band, who used their instruments to mourn in
the
and show their respect at the funerals for the victims of the 9/11 attacks, including the 343
firefighters who died and those who were unearthed from the rubble at ground zero. The band
itself
lost one of its own from the attacks, as well as the brother of a member; Bagpipe Brothers
recounts
in vivid detail the emotions, experiences, terrible grief and striving to help any way one can in the
wake of tragedy. A profound and powerful tribute to both the lost and the survivors struggling to
cope.
Ivan R. Dee
1332 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60622
1-800-462-6420 www.ivanrdee.com
The war spirit on the Northern home front during the Civil War is deftly recounted sparing no
details
in James Marten's history Children For The Union (1566635632, $26.00), providing a focus on
the
lives of children during and after the war. Children became nearly full members of their
communities
as they supported the war effort on both sides, foregoing school to replace men on farms and in
factories, and participating in strengthening family ties. James Martin is a professor and director of
graduate history studies at Marquette University, and his background in child studies history lends
favorably to an informed, engaging, involving survey. Suzanne E. Evans' Forgotten Crimes
(1566635659, $26.00) narrows the usual World War II focus on Nazi regime atrocities to the
thousands of children and adults with disabilities who were murdered as part of its 'euthanasia'
programs. The development and fostering of these programs and attitudes toward the disabled are
given scholarly assessment and reflection by Evans, a lawyer and journalist working toward her
Ph.D. in American history in Berkeley.
The Wisdom Of Alexander The Great
Lance Kurke, Ph.D.
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019
0814408206 $21.95 www.amacombooks.org
In The Wisdom Of Alexander The Great , author Lance Kurke's principle focus is on the
leadership
and leadership lessons of Alexander of Macedonia, providing both historical background and
insights into how Alexander made a habit of re-posing problems for maximum solutions. The
approach is recommended for both history and business students at the college level and provides
some excellent new insights based on history and one especially notable leader's strategies that are
as
effective today as they were two millennia ago.
Surviving Holidays, Birthdays & Anniversaries
Brook Noel
Champion Press
4308 Blueberry Road, Fredonia, WI 53021
1891400037 $8.95 1-877-250-3354 www.championpress.com
Surviving Holidays, Birthdays & Anniversaries: A Guide For Grieving During Special Occasions
is a
simple bereavement guide, written by expert and creator of the www.griefsteps.com program
Brook
Noel, that especially focuses on coping with the particular challenges brought by special
occassions.
Holidays are normally a time of good cheer and laughter, but those experiencing profound grief or
the loss of a loved one are beset by the opposite of these emotions, often at a magnified effect.
Chapters offer advice on what to expect in plain and simple terms, such as learning to avoid
additional stressors during the holiday season, never try to outspend grief, shop online, don't hide
from life, beware of self-medicating, and more. Suggested strategies for coping include taking a
moment of silence when needed, freewriting, taking a time out, specific exercises to calm oneself,
and more. A strongly recommended guide for anyone struggling with memories of a loved one at
difficult times.
Origami Sourcebook
Jay Ansill & Mark Hill
Quarry/Rockport Publishers
33 Commercial St, Gloucester, MA 01930
1592530656 $14.99 www.rockpub.com
Take lovely photos of finished origami products, apply the projects to practical results such as
greeting cards or table decorations, and add step-by-step fold instruction diagrams and you have a
lovely set of practical projects in Origami Sourcebook: Beautiful Projects And Mythical
Characters,
Step By Step, which are specifically designed to appeal to both beginner and advanced origami
folder alike. Origami Sourcebook doesn't just focus on animals and flowers: it provides a range of
projects from dragons to napkin rings, making for a diverse, appealing set of projects.
Trafalgar Square Publishing
PO Box 257, Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret, VT 05053
www.trafalgarsquarebooks.com
Sherlock Holmes fans will want to take note: there's a new, expanded edition of Alan Barnes'
Sherlock Holmes On Screen (1903111781, $29.95) on the market, and it's packed with the
complete
film and TV show archives, revised and updated to reflect new material. Alan Barnes has a long
history of and affection for film, and is especially in his element with a survey of a major screen
character who has appeared on screen more times than any other fictional character. Sherlock
Holmes On Screen includes all his 300+ film appearances and includes works from the silent era
through modern times, from around the world. Don't miss Keith Dockray's Henry V
(0752430467,
$45.00) either: Dockray was a former Senior Lecturer in Medieval and Early Modern History at
the
University of Huddersfield in England, and Henry V reflects his scholarly pursuits, offering a
controversial new biography re-assessing the life and career of the king. College-level history
students will find it an essential reference. L.J.K. Setright's Drive On! A Social History Of The
Motor Car (1862076286, $35.00) is a fine social history of the motor car by one of the most
distinguished British motoring journalists in print. Stetright's books are very hard to find in the
U.S.,
even though he's written over two dozen books and a host of magazine features. Drive On! is
packed
with vintage black and white photos and drawings but is mostly a textual treat, taking an in-depth
approach to the history of the car, decade by decade, and how they have adapted to society's
needs.
Keeping Us Safe
Arthur S. Hulnick
Praeger Publishers
PO Box 6926, Portsmouth, NH 03802-6926
0275981509 $39.95 www.greenwood.com
How can the United States guard against terrorists? Arthur S. Hulnick's Keeping Us Safe: Secret
Intelligence And Homeland Security covers the foundations of secret intelligence efforts and
homeland security issues alike, explaining the need to revamp US intelligence operations to one
more flexible in handling modern terrorist activities. The U.S. government's progress in
establishing
homeland security processes has been considerable, but more work is needed and more
adjustment
of systems: Hulnick shows just where work should be revised to create a valuable program with
new
strategies and tactics.
Human: The Definitive Visual Guide
DK Publishing Inc.
375 Hudson St, New York NY 10014
0756605202 $50.00 www.dk.com
What does it mean to be human? Human: The Definitive Visual Guide is a collaborative effort the
DK Publishing and Smithsonian team of Robert Winston, Don E., Dr. Wilson, Don E. Wilson
who
collaborative to answer this question. With its superb visual illustraitons, this only book to cover
all
aspects of human life ranging from how humans evolved and how bodies develop, to how humans
function as individuals and as members of society. The visual approach packs in lovely color on
ever
page to accompany facts about human changes, societies and traditions, while timelines, diagrams,
photo tabs for each chapters and beautiful artwork supplement pages of in-depth detail. Whether
it's
being used for research or leisure browsing, Human: The Definitive Visual Guide should not be
missed.
More Than Kin And Less Than Kind
Douglas W. Mock
Belknap/Harvard University Press
79 Garden St., Cambridge, MA 02138
0674012852 $27.95 1-800-448-2242 www.hup.harvard.edu
Sibling rivalry and conflicts between relatives aren't limited to human beings, as is common
perceived: animals and all creatures often experience deadly family conflicts when offspring
compete
for resources. Douglas Mock is Professor in the Department of Zoology at the University of
Oklahoma: his studies in More Than Kin And Less Than Kind: The Evolution Of Family Conflict
blend natural history and theoretical biology with social insights to draw some important
conclusions
on the nature of family strife as it is determined by cooperative and competitive patterns.
Academically impressive, More Than Kin And Less Than Kind is a recommended addition to
university library Sociology and Social Psychology collections.
Public Affairs
250 West 57th St. #1321, NY, NY 10107
www.publicaffairsbooks.com
Three important new titles provide very different coverages and are powerful, recommended picks
for college-level collections. General Wesley K. Clark's Winning Modern Wars: Iraq, Terrorism,
And The American Empire (1586482777, $15.00) appears in paperback with a new preface to
tackle
issues surrounding Iraq, terrorism and world wars. Clark is not only a good leader and politician:
he's a surprisingly good writer and provides strong insights into military operations and campaigns
overseas. Peter Charles Hoffer's Past Imperfect: Facts, Fictions, Frauds - American History From
Bancroft And Parkman To Ambrose, Bellisles, Ellis, And Goodwin (1586482440, $26.00)
provides
an intriguing social history of the U.S. focusing on fictions, fraud, and ironies of American history.
The focus on how history omits or chooses one perspective over another and how such omissions
have occurred in popular American history makes for a volatile set of revelations which are
intriguing stories of how history is made, represented, and how the historians involved are made
or
broken in the process. James Lilley and Jeffrey Lilley's China Hands: Nine Decades Of Adventure,
Espionage, And Diplomacy In Asia (1586481363, $30.00) tells of family fortune and a family
long
steeped in Chinese history and experience. James Lilley's father began selling kerosene for
Standard
Oil in China in 1917: Lilley spent his childhood in China, the family fled when World War II
arrived,
and Lilley found himself at Yale being groomed for a career in intelligence which would return
him
to China as an adult. His nearly 30 years in the CIA in Asia and his experiences with espionage
and
diplomacy between America and Asia during and after the Cold War make for enlightening,
powerful reading blending memoir and social history.
Sacred Spaces
Robert Berger
Balcony Press
512 E. Wilson, #213, Glendale CA 91206
1890449210 $59.95 www.amazon.com
Photographer Robert Beger set out to record Los Angeles' religious history, visiting over 300
historic houses of worship over the course of three and a half years: Sacred Spaces is the
culmination of his efforts, providing a fine survey of churches, temples, and synagogues all over
50
years old and largely unknown by the general public. Religious Los Angeles residents and
students
of religious architecture alike will find Sacred Spaces appropriately juxtaposes images with
history,
making each building's architectural and cultural background come to life.
A Pretext For War
James Bamford
Doubleday & Company
1745 Broadway, NY, NY 10019
0385506724 $26.95 1-800-726-0600 www.doubleday.com
From the events of 9/11 and the invasion of Iraq to the abuse of America's intelligence system as a
whole, James Bamford's A Pretext For War : 9/11, Iraq, And The Abuse Of America's
Intelligence
Agencies takes a hard and critical look at the systematic weaknesses which led the intelligence
community to ignore evidence of impending terrorism and the justifications invented by the Bush
administration for carrying out a war against the wrong aggressor. Chapters provide reasoned
arguments backed by facts and studies in the process of examining how the war against terrorism
in
general became a war against Iraq in particular.
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Ave. NW #300, Washington, DC 20009-1148
www.islandpress.org
These important college-level collections provide insights on environmental issues and
management.
David W. Orr's The Last Refuge: Patriotism, Politics, And The Environment In An Age Of Terror
(1559635282, $20.00) examines the current state of American values and politics with a special
focus on environmental and ecological issues. Thirteen essays touch upon money, social
problems,
and the misuse of terrorism in a hard-hitting survey of politics and the ideals which control and
manipulate American politics and perceptions. While not totally a nature coverage in and of itself,
Orr's title is a recommended pick for any who would probe beyond partisan issues to consider the
underlying reasons why environmental issues are stalemated. Jack Sobel and Craig Dahlgren's
Marine Reserves: A Guide To Science, Design, And Use (1559638419, $35.00) explains how
conventional fishery management practices have failed to prevent the collapse of fish stocks
around
the world and the promising future of marine reserves as a result. The idea of 'no-take' reserves
as
places of preservation gathers all the details on the science, design and implementation of such
reserves. While this in-depth coverage is a specialty item, any serious college-level collection of
marine biology topics will find it invaluable. Norman Myers and Jennifer Kent's The New
Consumers: The Influence Of Affluence On The Environment (155963-9970, $24.00) discusses
how
affluence influences environment decision-making processes. The reader might think this will
focus
on U.S. economic decisions but in a surprising twist the authors cover the rapid increase in people
in
developing and transition nations who have achieved the same affluence as Americans, gaining a
purchasing power equal to that of the U.S. Important chapters focus on the authors' own research
in
documenting these economic trends in developing nations, and their relationship to environmental
concerns.
SuicideGirls
Missy Suicide, Editor
Feral House
PO Box 39910, Los Angeles, CA 90039
1932595031 $19.95 www.feralhouse.com
Missy Sicide founded SuicideGirls as a place where a woman can be herself and define her
creativity: SuicideGirls is erotica and personal style, and her book provides a visual exploration of
this newfound erotica, a growing community of women and men alike. Not for general library
lending, SuicideGirls is a specialty item of erotic photos of pierced, tattooed contemporary young
women: as a specialty gift for the holidays it will make an eye-opening presentation for a special
person in a couple.
Rural Routes & Ruts
Scott Schultz
The Guest Cottage, Inc.
PO Box 848, Woodruff, WI 54568
1930596308 $16.95 1-800-333-8122 www.theguestcottage.com
Rural Routes & Ruts: Roaming The Roads Of Rural Life is an homage to America's sadly fading
beautiful rural countryside, and the homes, people, and way of life that form an integral part of it.
Filled with black-and-white photographs and simple vignettes of daily life in the backwoods -
from
walking in the buff to reach a field shower, to corn-harvest ruts pressed so deep in the road that
small animals can wander inside them never to be seen again, to hunting as a rite of passage,
celebrated by preparing and eating one's kill. Heartwarming, bringing the travails of daily life to
vivid
reality, Rural Routes & Ruts is a treasure trove of memories for anyone who wants to revisit the
days of country living, or wonders what it's like.
Des Pawson's Knot Craft
Des Pawson & Ann Norman
Paradise Cay Publications
PO Box 29, Arcata, CA 95518-0029
0939837633 $10.95 1-800-736-4509 www.paracay.com
Written by a professional ropeworker of 25 years experience, and the co-founder of the
International
Guild of Knot Tyers, Des Pawson's Knot Craft is a step-by-step breakdown of how to apply
knots,
materials, and hands-on skill to create bellropes, key fobs, mats, doorstops, kinfe lanyards, belts,
and
more. Extensive black-and-white illustrations by Ann Norman deftly walk the reader through the
basic steps of each project. It should be stressed that Des Pawson's Knot Craft is primarily a craft
and creation book; though the novice knot-worker receives instruction in many basic ways to tie,
it
is not specifically an instruction manual for the myriad nuances of seaman's knots. A superb and
unique craft guide packed with ideas for inexpensive homemade gift projects.
Lighthouses Of The Great Lakes
Todd R. Berger & Daniel E. Dempster
Voyageur Press
123 No. Second St, Stillwater MN 55082
0896585174 $29.95 1-800-888-9653 www.voyageurpress.com
Lighthouses Of The Great Lakes is a simply fantastic showcase of historic lighthouses of the
Great
Lakes region. Full color photographs by Daniel E. Dempster of virtually every structure combined
with Todd R. Berger's informative text revealing remarkable true stories behind each fill this
amazing tour through history. A treat for lighthouse aficionados, and a joy to page through for
virtually everyone else, Lighthouses Of The Great Lakes is the next best thing to driving for hours
to
see each great, life-saving lighthouse personally.
Give Me A Home Where The Dairy Cows Roam
LeAnn R. Ralph
Privately Published
E6689 970th Avenue, Colfax, WI 54730
1591135923 $13.95 www.ruralroute2.com
Give Me A Home Where The Dairy Cows Roam is a collection of autobiographical stories drawn
from author LeAnn Ralph's family dairy farm in Wisconsin in a time when small family farm were
commonplace in the Badger State's rural countryside. Now that we live in a time when
approximately 85% of American family dairy farms have disappeared into suburban township
developments or absorbed into agribusiness scale corporate farming enclaves, LeAnn takes us
back
some forty years ago into a era when dairy farming was a dawn to dusk life, seven days a week
lifestyle that bonded parents and children with hard work and a sense of the land, animals, and
homestead that is rapidly passing from today's expanding urban society. More than just an
autobiographical collection of anecdotal stories, Give Me A Home Where The Dairy Cows Roam
is
also enhanced with a recipe for making homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker and a
recipe for "Norma's Homemade Bread". Highly recommended reading, Give Me A Home Where
The Dairy Cows Roam should be on the shelves of every community library in Wisconsin.
The Complete Peanuts 1953 To 1954
Charles Schulz
Fantagraphic Books
7563 Lake City Way, NE, Seattle, WA 98115
1560976144 $28.95 1-800-657-1100 www.fantagraphics.com
The Complete Peanuts 1953 To 1954 is the latest in a series of anthologies created to collect the
entire Peanuts comic strip series, including daily and Sunday strips. Featuring an introduction by
Walter Cronkite - who expresses wistful reminiscence at losing his one and only chance to meet
Schulz before his unfortunate passing - The Complete Peanuts 1953 To 1954 continues its early
years of the strip by introducing the staple character of Pig Pen to the cast of Charlie Brown,
Shermy, Violet, Schroeder, Patty, Lucy, Linus, and Snoopy. Mirthful, whetted, keenly observant
of
childhood disappointments and cruelties, The Complete Peanuts 1953 To 1954 also offers some
key
insights into the early days of the strip before it settled into conventions more familiar to later
readers. Snoopy still walks on all fours; Linus is too young to talk yet; adults occasionally speak
off-panel and can even be seen (from a three-year old's point of view that is). Observe Lucy's
amazing golf prodigy talents, and a fascinating strip that may well be genesis of why she torments
Charlie Brown every year by yanking away a football before he can kick it - for Charlie Brown
himself has mercilessly yelled at her for being personally unable to kick a football further than a
few
inches! A classic masterpiece, and member of a series that is an absolute must-have for true fans
of
Schulz's genius.
Ringlingville USA
Jerry Apps
Wisconsin Historical Society Press
816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706
087020355X $24.95 www.wisconsinhistory.org/publications
Ringlingville USA is the fantastic true story of seven brothers' odyssey from immigrant poverty to
immortality as the creators of an enduring circus world. Recently and for the first time, the
brothers'
financial records and personal correspondence have become available to researchers; Wisconsin
and
U.S. history specialist Jerry Apps consolidates information from a wide range of sources to offer
an
unmistakably human portrait of the Ringling Brothers and their personal challenges amid taxation,
war, economic pressure, technological advances, and individual tragedy. An amazing saga of
real-life
legends, illustrated throughout with vintage black-and-white photographs, Ringlingville USA is a
must for students of Big Top history and a "must" for all Wisconsin school and community library
collections.
The Economics Shelf
The Federal Reserve System: A History
Donald R. Wells
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson, NC 28640
078641880X $35.00 1-800-253-2187 www.mcfarlandpub.com
The Federal Reserve banking system was created in 1913 to stabilize banking practices: while it's
often in the news today, few Americans actually know the background of its creation and its
effects
on American lives. Donald Wells is a professor of economics from the University of Memphis
with
extensive studies in baking: his guide, The Federal Reserve System: A History, provides not just a
review of the Federal Reserve's establishment and effects, but a survey of the entire American
banking system. Very timely and important reading.
The Virtues of Capitalism
Arthur Seldon
Liberty Fund, Inc.
8335 Allison Pointe Trail, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46250-1684
0865975507 $12.00 1-800-955-8335 www.libertyfund.org
Volume 1 of "The Collected Works of Arthur Seldon" series, The Virtues Of Capitalism offers
the
in-depth wisdom of classical liberal economist Arthur Seldon, who penned his theories from the
1930's to the late 1950's. The Virtues Of Capitalism is divided into two parts; the first is
"Corrigible
Capitalism; Incorrigible Socialism", in which Seldon explains why he feels capitalism is more open
to
correction and improvement while socialism resists adjustments to help it fit economic reality, and
"Capitalism", a longer work that takes an in-depth accounting of capitalism's positive qualities. An
excellent basic resource and foundation of insight into basic liberal economic and capitalist
philosophy, The Virtues Of Capitalism is especially recommended for academic library "Economic
Studies" collections and is essential reading for non-specialist general readers with an interest in
economic theory.
Just Get Out Of The Way
Robert E. Anderson
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001
1930865546 $24.95 www.cato.org
How can government help business endeavors in poor countries? By picking up a copy of Robert
Anderson's Just Get Out of the Way: How Government Can Help Business in Poor Countries and
reading it cover to cover, for a start. Anderson is an economic development expert with extensive
experience with government policies and programs to help private business: Just Get Out Of The
Way considers how economic programs often hinder rather than help third world nations and
provides important recommendations and revisions to policies to help the government adjust its
focus.
The International Studies Shelf
Still Life With Bombers
David Horovitz
Alfred A. Knopf
1745 Broadway, New York NY 00019
1400040671 $25.00 www.aaknopf.com
When peace talks at Camp David collapsed in 2000, a conflict began which was stronger than any
previously: Jerusalem Report editor and author David Horovitz considers the effects of this latest
conflict and its terrorism in Still Life With Bombers, a survey of life in Israel since 2000. Israeli
experience is the focus in a survey of daily lives, violence, and politics, with chapters juxtaposed
between interviews with government officials on both sides of the conflict to experiences of
relatives, refugees, and his own friends and family, creating an intimate social and political portrait
of
a country at war within its own boundaries.
Separated At Birth
Gordon Cucullu
The Lyons Press
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437
159228585910 $24.95 1-800-836-0510 www.LyonsPress.com
With North Korea rising to become the new 'evil' in the world in its pursuit of nuclear weaponry,
a
book such as Gordon Cucullu's Separated At Birth becomes even more essential, providing a
history
of North and South Korea with a new emphasis on just how North Korean became the 'evil twin'
of
the two. North Korea's 20th century history is explored in full in Separated At Birth: from its
initial
separation from the south and changing relationships with China, Japan and the U.S. to its
growing
role as a nuclear force. The focus on Kim Jong-Il, ruler of North Korea, provides many
condemning
visions of the dictator and his approaches, but most importantly, Separated At Birth analyzes
world
concerns, options, and realities in working with the 'rogue' nation. Cucullu is a former Special
Forces Green Beret colonel, serving over 20 years in the military in Asia: his analysis is personal
and astute.
The Philosophy Shelf
Great Thinkers A-Z
Julian Baggini & Jeremy Stangroom, eds.
Continuum
15 E. 26th Street, New York NY 10110
0826467423 $14.95 www.continuumbooks.com
Over a hundred snapshots of people who have shaped Western thought from ancient to modern
times are distilled in Great Thinkers A-Z, a guide packing in an overview of both Western
philosophy and its creators. Each great thinker receives several pages summarizing his life, the
premise of his philosophy, and suggested readings of his primary works and the major critical
works
revolving around them. An excellent reference evolves.
The Art Shelf
Lethal Elegance
Joe Earle
MFA Publications
c/o Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
0878466797 $50.00 1-800-338-2665 www.mfa-publications.org
Lethal Elegance: The Art Of Samurai Sword Fittings by Joe Earle is an impressive and seminal
artbook showcasing 150 rare and beautiful masterwork fittings for Japanese swords. The
full-color
photographs reveal beauty and exquisite craftsmanship, while the informed and informative text
aptly discusses the effects achieved with various alloys, how fitings changed in response to
advances
in warfare, symbolism, standards, and more. Nearly all the artworks presented were once owned
by
trained swordsmen, yet their elegance reveals as much of individual style and personality as they
do
lethal functionalist. Lethal Elegance: The Art Of Samurai Sword Fittings is a truly unique and
captivating gallery which is especially commended to the attention of students of Japanese History
in
general, and samurai culture in particular.
New Mexican Tinwork 1840-1940
Lane Coulter & Maurice Dixon Jr.
University of New Mexico Press
1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
0826315259 $29.95 1-800-249-7737 www.unmpress.com
Ornamental tinwork from the mid-1800s began in Santa Fe, New Mexico with a sardine can and
worked its way into other applications: so begin Lane Coulter and Maurice Dixon Jr. in their
history
of the tools, techniques and products of New Mexican tinwork. Relatively little has been
documented in this area, making New Mexican Tinwork 1840-1940 a compilation of history and
color photos of particular interest to anyone working in this particular medium.
Uncovered
Douglas Ellis
Adventure House
914 Laredo Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901
1886937745 $40.00 www.amazon.com www.adventurehouse.com
During the 1920s and 1930s girlie pulp magazines were sold 'under the counter' and hidden away,
with talented pulp artists producing pin-up art which was largely hidden from public view. The
story
of these artists, their publishers, and their fight against censorship is told in Uncovered: Hidden
Art
Of The Girlie Pulps with over 400 covers reproduced in color and over fifty artists' works
receiving
in-depth representation and background history, making for an unusual and exceptional gift for
any
fan of pinup or pulp art.
Islamic Aesthetics: An Introduction
Oliver Leaman
University of Notre Dame Press
310 Flanner Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556
0268033706 $25.00 1-800-621-2736 www.undpress.nd.edu
Islamic Aesthetics: An Introduction is a scholarly, college-level discussion of Islamic art
throughout
history. Adopting the viewpoint that the criteria applied to Islamic art should be no different than
that applied to art in general, and that any attempt to put Islamic art in an especial category of its
own is at best misguided, Islamic Aesthetics strives to explore issues of philosophy, history,
theology, and technical considerations concerning the analysis of classic art and to portray a solid
understanding of the art produced from the interplay of these powerful forces. A non-judgement,
technical, in-depth discussion, and a welcome contribution to art history and artistic interpretation
shelves, whether for private study or college libraries.
Constantin Brancusi
Carmen Gimenez & Matthew Gale
Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
100 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY 10011
1854375458 $40.00 1-800-759-0190 www.abramsbooks.com
Published to accompany the first expedition of skilled sculptor Constanti Brancusi (1876-1957),
Constantin Brancusi: The Essence Of Things is a colorful showcase of his work with an extensive
commentary on the pieces and their philosophy, his redefinition of the partial figure, and much
more.
A remarkable and collaborative work by Carmen GimŠnez (Curator of 20th-Century Art at the
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York) and Matthew Gale (Curator at Tate Modern),
Constantin Brancusi: The Essence Of Things strikes to the heart of the meaning found in the
simplest of sculpted forms.
Three Decades Of American Printmaking
Halima Taha, et al.
Hudson Hills Press
National Book Network, dist.
PO Box 205, Manchester, VT 05254
1555952410 $50.00 www.hudsonhills.com
Founded by master printer Allan Edmunds in 1972, The Brandywine Workshop has instructed
students and artists in the Philadelphia community in the art and craft of printmaking for more
than
thirty years. Three Decades Of American Printmaking: The Brandywine Workshop Collection
draws
upon Brandywine's impressive archival collection to showcase 147 color and black/white
photographs of work by a series of such renowned artists as Eugene Grigsby, Woodsworth
Jarrell,
and Margo Humphrey to reveal printmaking as an innovative contemporary art form. Informative
Essays by Halima Taha, Lois H. Johnson, Patricia Smith, Keith A. Morrison, and Claude Elliot
highlight the history and contributions of Brandywine. Enhanced with a glossary and a
bibliography,
Three Decades Of American Printmaking is a welcome and highly recommended addition to
personal, professional, and academic library American Art History reference collections and Art
School curriculum supplemental reading lists.
Art Deco New York
David Garrard Lowe
Watson Guptill Publications
770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
0823002845 $40.00 1-800-451-1741 www.watsonguptill.com
Art Deco New York by cultural historian and author David Garrard Lowe (who is also President
of
the Beaux Arts Alliance and lectures in such noted forums as the Smithsonian Institution in
Washington, the American Academy in Rome, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New
York)
offers a superbly organized and presented tour of seminal decorative designs during the
transformative decades of the 20s and 30s when the art style known as "art deco" was affecting
architecture, fashion, furniture, textiles, graphics, trains, automobiles, even Hollywood movie and
Broadway theater stage sets. Profusely illustrated with period photography and artifacts, Art
Deco
New York is an impressive, "reader friendly", coffee-table book that would significantly enhance
any
personal, professional, academic, or community library architectural studies, art history, or
American
popular culture collection.
The Gardening Shelf
Noble Rot
William Echikson
W.W. Norton
500 5th Ave., New York NY 10110
0393051625 $34.95 www.wwnorton.com
Bordeaux is the wine region centered by tradition and fame but in the past two decades
innovators
have made their mark even in this sacred region, streamlining and adjusting established cultivation
and fermentation techniques to produce a different type of wine than the classic bordeaux style.
Noble Rot considers these renegades of the wine world, examining the underlying foundations of
these changes from technological pressures to feuding chateaus. Using the harvest season of 2001
as
its starting point, William Echkson's Noble Rot incorporates a season's results into his overall
discussions of changes affecting bordeaux growers and winemakers. A fascinating history
evolves.
Timber Press
133 SW 2nd Ave.#450, Portland, OR 97204-3527
1-800-327-5680 www.timberpress.com
There are plenty of gardening guides always adding to a rich market of books, but if your special
gardener seeks the depth lacking in most, turn to Timber Press: its guides hold all the detail a
gardener could want, making them as important for college-level botany and horticultural
collections
as for the avid home gardener. They're packed with color, but the heart of each book is its
horticultural detail, providing plenty of important insights. L. Clarence Towe's American Azaleas
(088-1926450, $29.95) provides an outstanding coverage of fifteen species of American azaleas
suitable for garden environments. A centerfold of color photos accompanies the meat of the
discussion: azalea varieties, propagation, and how nurseries are working to improve azaleas to
regional gardening conditions. Chapters cover all the basics of collecting, landscaping with and
improving upon azaleas. Peter Goldblatt, John Manning and Gary Dunlop's Crocosmia And
Chasmanthe (0881926-515, $29.95) tells of a cultivar first flowered in Paris in 1633 which has
received surprisingly little attention since. This is one of the only in-depth focuses available on the
Chasmanthe, native to South Africa, and the Crocosmia, from tropical Africa: chapters discuss
species and cultivars, garden applicability , history, and an important horticultural account of the
genera in general. Watercolors by botanist Auriol Batten accompany excellent description. Jurgen
Dahl's The Curious Gardener (0881926574, $24.95) appears for the first time in English to
discuss
connections between gardening and mental health. From why gardeners should grow bad-smelling
plants to what really makes a garden work on many levels, Dahl probes the psychological and
physical attributes of a garden's design and contents which enjoy seasonal transitions, sensual
associations, and practical usage. Trevor Bath and Joy Jones' Hardy Geraniums (0881926701,
$19.95) will appeal to a wide range of gardeners, from beginners and newcomers to the geranium
family to associated plantings and specis and cultivars to choose from. Bright color photos
throughout accompany easy and practical discussions of geranium growing. C.J. and D.M. Van
Gelderen's Encyclopedia Of Hydrangeas (0881926221, $49.95) is particularly notable for its
pages
packed with color photos of the hydrangea's many species, subspecies and varieties. Other more
casual coverages have appeared on the hydrangea, but any gardener who wants in-depth detail
must
have this reference: the latest horticultural and botanical introductions are included,
recommendations are specific to the authors' background running a family nursery, and gardeners
receive all the tools needed to successfully cultivate the hydrangea under a variety of garden
settings. Allan Armitage's Armitage's Garden Annuals (0881926175, $49.95) is another specialty
item recommended for the avid, neo-professional gardener who seeks more than casual coverages
of
plants. Alan M. Armitage gathers proven specimens from over 200 genera of plants and evaluates
why they are recommended above all others. Over a thousand color photos provide an excellent
set
of references to the annuals, biennials, and perennials within, but it's the authority of Armitage,
already well known for his technical manuals on gardening, which earns this top rating. Hanneke
Van Dijk's impressive Agapanthus For Gardeners (0881926-566, $24.95) packs in hundreds of
color
photos in a rich discussion of the species and subspecies of the agapantha. Descriptions of all
species
accompany a recommendation of 80 particular cultivars which have proven as particularly hardy
for
garden and container growing, while chapters on choosing plants, cultivation and using
agapanthus
as a cut flower provide specific growing and usage tips. Bobby Ward's The Plant Hunter's Garden
:
The New Explorers And Their Discoveries (0881926-965, $39.95) is one of the best leisure
choices
a gift-giver can make for that gardener who already has a healthy plant library, but loves to read
more about plant history. This profiles over thirty modern plant huters, telling of private explorers
collecting plants for horticultural introduction. Chapters explore these modern plant seekers' lives
and careers as well as the plants themselves: Ward asked each hunter to choose the best from
their
years of collecting experience, and many of the plants are rare gems the avid gardener will want to
learn about. Bill McClaren's Encyclopedia Of Dahlias (0881926582, $39.95) provides a fine focus
on a very popular plant known for bright colors. There's a wide range of choices in the dahlia
family,
making McClaren's encyclopedic coverage particularly important in exploring the hundreds of
new
selections available in the dahlia family. From specific recommendations of hardy cultivars
appropriate for the general garden to discussions of cultural peculiarities and specialty dahlias,
Encyclopedia Of Dahlias is a lovely, eye-catching volume packed with practical insights.
Botany In A Day
Thomas J. Elpel
HOPS Press
12 Quartz St., Pony, MT 59747-0697
1892784157 $25.00 www.hollowtop.com
Any interested in plant identification should consider Botany In A Day: The Patterns Method Of
Plant Identification as an important guide. Thomas Elpel (Director of Hollowtop Outdoor
Primitive
School, Pony, Montana) deftly teaches the patterns method of plant identification, providing a
method for learning about groupings of plants based on the idea that related plants have similar
patterns for identification, and similar uses. Black and white line drawings accompany descriptions
of different plant families and their identification processes.
Midwest Cottage Gardens
Frances Manos
Trails Books
c/o Trails Media Group
PO Box 317, Black Earth, WI 53515-0317
1931599408 $29.95 1-800-236-8088 www.trailsbooks.com
Midwest Cottage Gardens is a beautifully presented softcover coffee-table book featuring
full-color
photographs and practical instructions for raising an organic garden in the Midwest climate.
Author
Frances Manos draws upon 20 years of gardening experience, lists some of the most popular
garden
plants that thrive here in the Midwest, while walking the reader through the basic elements of
planting, and more. Midwest Cottage Gardens is a captivating delight simply to page through, as
well as a useful resource resurce to work from.
Beyond The Garden
Ellen Spector Platt & Alan Detrick
Fulcrum Publishing
16100 Table Mountain Parkway, #300, Golden, Colorado 80403
1555914764 $19.95 1-800-992-2908 www.fulcrum-books.com
Ellen Spector's Beyond The Garden: Easy & Elegant Rose Design is a beautiful guide illustrated
throughout with full-color photographs by Alan Detrick of more than 30 projects one can
undertake
to add floral color and life to one's home. From simple arrangements to wreaths, topiaries,
potpourris, framed roses and more, Beyond The Garden: Easy & Elegant Rose Design is a superb
resource for gifts, crafts, hobbies, or simply freshening up one's house. A selection of tips for
selecting, growing, and caring for roses as well as preserving them rounds out this first-rate guide
which is especially recommended for rose gardening enthusiasts.
Gardens Of The Arts And Crafts Movement
Judith B. Tankard
Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
100 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
0810949652 $50.00 1-800-759-0190 www.abramsbooks.com
Gardens Of The Arts And Crafts Movement: Reality And Imagination by gardening historian and
a
teacher at Harvard University's Landscape Institute, Judith Tankard (who is also the founding
editor
of "Journal of the New England Garden History Society) presents a fascinating and informative
exploration of landscape design from the late 1800s down to the present. It was this increasingly
influential landscaping philosophy that was to redefine the relationship between the garden and the
house for upscale property owners. The gardens used as illustrative examples include such
legendary
designers as William Morris and Gertrude Jekyll. Profusely illustrated in full color and
impressively
enhanced with an appendix of Arts and Crafts gardens open for visits from the public, Gardens Of
The Arts And Crafts Movement: Reality And Imagination will prove a highly prized and seminal
addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library Gardening, Landscaping, and
Horticultural Studies reference and resource collections.
The American History Shelf
The Ellis Island Collection
Chronicle Books
85 2nd St., San Francisco CA 94105
0811838552 $24.95 1-800-722-6657 www.chroniclebooks.com
The roots of millions of immigrants to the United States are evident in modern generations of
mixed
cultures, and celebrating the major gateway into this country is Chronicle Books' The Ellis Island
Collection: Artifacts From The Immigrant Experience, providing a 'museum in a box' of 23
reproduced replicas of artifacts found at Ellis Island between 1892 and 1924 from Irish Catholics
and Italians to Hungarians and more. Among the relics in a colorful gift box: an immigrant
boarding
card, passenger list, Ellis Island lunch menu and much more.
Vegetarian America
Karen Iacobbo & Michael Iacobbo
Praeger Publishers
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
0275975193 $39.95 www.praeger.com
Vegetarian America: A History is a most entertaining history of the practice of vegetarianism in
the
United States, from the late 1700s to the present. Defying the notion that American vegetariasm
sprang solely from the 1960's radical counterculture, Vegetarian America examines movements
from
a wide variety of eras, and the physicians, socialites, feminists and other prominent figures who
embraced it, from Johnny Appleseed and the Bible Christians to John Harvey Kellogg and the
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Exploring motives that ranged from religious
movements to concern about animal rights to nutritional discoveries, Vegetarian America is a
truly
amazing, deftly researched and succinctly presented tour of the side of America that is not so
commonly seen amid the thousands of turkey, beef, and ham commercials.
Interpreters With Lewis And Clark
W. Dale Nelson
University of North Texas Press
PO Box 311336, Denton, TX 76203-1336
1574411810 $14.95 www.unt.edu/untpress
Now in a new paperback edition coinciding with the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark
expedition, Interpreters with Lewis And Clark: The Story Of Sacagawea And Toussaint
Charbonneau is the true tale of French Canadian fur trader Toussaint Charbonneau and his
Shoshone
wife Sacagawea who joined the Lewish and Clark expedition in 1804 as interpreters and guides.
Interpreters with Lewis and Clark especially brings Toussaint's contributions into the light, as
legend
has long overshadowed his role compared to that of Sacagawea. Black-and-white photographs
illustrate this deftly researched and superbly presented rendition that strives to uncover the truth
behind the myths and folklore. A highly recommended contribution to American history
shelves.
The Carriage Trade
Thomas A. Kinney
The Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4363
080187946-9 $49.95 1-800-537-5487 www.press.jhu.edu
Meticulously researched and impressively written, The Carriage Trade: Making Horse-Drawn
Vehicles In America by Thomas A. Kinney (Assistant Professor of History, Bluefield College,
Virginia), is part of the outstanding Johns Hopkins University Press "Studies in Industry and
Society" series. Professor Kinney offers a comprehensive and superbly organized history of the
transportation manufacturing industry that preceded the coming of the automobile from its
beginnings in American shops down to the final conference in 1926 of the Carriage Builders
National Association which marked the triumph of the horseless carriage over that of its
horse-drawn predecessor. Informed and informative, The Carriage Trade is an impressive and
seminal work of original scholarship enhanced with extensive notations, and is especially
recommended for inclusion into an academic library's American History Studies reference
collection
and the supplemental reading list for students of America's involvement in an evolving
transporation
industry.
James Bowdoin And The Patriot Philosophers
Frank E. Manuel & Fritzie P. Manuel
American Philosophical Society
104 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3387
0871692473 $40.00 www.amphilsoc.org
A welcome and unique addition to American History reference and resource shelves, James
Bowdoin and the Patriot Philosophers by Frank and Fritzie Manuel is a close examination of the
early years of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, as well as offering the life story of
James
Bowdoin II, the Academy's first president. Drawn from the unpublished records of the AAAS, the
personal papers of many of the Fellows, documents archived in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts and Harvard University, and a great deal more, James Bowdoin And The Patriot
Philosophers superbly presents a realistic picture of the society, its contributions to America, and
the
times it flourished in.
The Travel Shelf
Italy: Instructions For Use
Nan McElroy
Beagle Bay Books
3040 June Meadows Rd., Reno, NV 89509
1885436300 $14.95 ww.beaglebay.com
Pocket-sized for easy carrying, Italy: Instructions For Use is a simple guidebook offering a wealth
of
basic travel advice organized so that one can consult it for quick answers to common questions,
anywhere, anytime. Color-coded sections further speed up one's ability to find answers swiftly.
Italy:
Instructions for Use is not a conventional travel manuel with hotel and restaurant listings; it
focuses
especially upon culture shock and other problems, from how to get around to dealing with the
post
office, changing currency and much more. Italy: Instructions For Use is a "must-have" reference
before sojourning into Italy, for business or for pleasure.
Firefly Books
155 E. 34th St. #5B, New York NY 10016
1-800-387-5085 www.fireflybooks.com
Heading to Canada? Don't forget the passport and don't forget to pack the latest revised edition of
Marion Harrison and Peter Thompson's Explore Canada: The Adventurer's Guide (1552979911,
$24.95): it's the best outdoors-oriented visitor's take-along tote, packing in photos from some of
Canada's best photographers with a easy survey of regional parks and scenery. It's the focus on
these
parks which sets Explore Canada apart from the many other Canadian guides on the market. Add
color photos on all pages and you have a true winner. Steve Davey's Unforgettable Places To See
Before You Die (1552979-555, $19.95) is packed with photos and tips on 40 of the world's most
highly recommended off-the-beaten-track travel destinations, from Iguana Falls in Brazil and
Argentina to Rio de Janiero in Brazil and Scotland's Eilean Donan Castle. Why are they
recommended above other places? You'll have to pursue the fine descriptions and colorful photos
of
Unforgettable Places To See Before You Die to find out.
The Walt Disney World Trivia Book
Louis A. Mongello
The Intrepid Traveler
PO Box 531, Branford, CT 06405
1887140492 $14.95 www.intrepidtraveler.com www.TheOtherOrlando.com
Lou Mongello is a devoted fan and self-instructed expert on everything and anything having to do
with Walt Disney World and what it takes to keep one of the world's largest and most popular
public
amusement resorts up and running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. In The Walt
Disney World Trivia Book: Secrets, History & Fun Facts Behind The Magic, Lou Mongello has
created and organized a "reader friendly" book of multiple-choice trivia questions that even the
most
devoted Disney World enthusiast will find to be fun, challenging, and informative. Enhanced with
five maps and an index, browsing through the pages of The Walt Disney World Trivia Book is
almost as much fun as being there!
Best Food In Town
Dawn Simonds
Emmis Books
1700 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206
1578601460 $14.99 ww.emmisbooks.com
Best Food In Town: The Restaurant Lover's Guide To Comfort Food In The Midwest is a guide
to
more than 230 restaurants in America's heartland, including ones in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Each listing includes address, phone
number,
associated URL, hours, special features (such as whether alcohol is served or whether breakfast
menus are served past breakfast hours), and a mouth-watering description of the specialties,
delicacies, and distinctions of each place. Black-and-white maps to the towns that house these
best
of the best locales round out Best Food In Town, especially recommended for Heartland travelers
who don't want to settle for second best while on the road.
The Golf Widow Travels Scotland
Karen Howe
Golf Widow Travels
13123 Palatine Avenue North, Seattle WA 98133
0974382205 $15.95 http://golfwidowtravels.com
The Golf Widow Travels Scotland is a guide to enjoying one's travel experience in Scotland,
especially if one is an avid golfer or in the company of a golfer. From dealing with unwieldy
luggage
to must-see sites across the whole of Scotland to hours and directions for out-of-the-way places
and
much more, The Golf Widow Travels Scotland offers a homestyle perspective from a woman with
35 years of solo travel experience. Much more personal than an ordinary travel guide, The Golf
Widow Travels Scotland is written with humor, flair, and uncanny insight into how to truly spend
quality time in another nation.
25 Bicycle Tours In The Lake Champlain Region
Charles Hansen
The Countryman Press
PO Box 748, Woodstock, VT 05091
0881505757 $16.95 1-800-245-4151 www.countrymanpress.com
Part of the outstanding "Backcountry Guide" series from The Countryman Press, 25 Bicycle
Tours
In The Lake Champlain Region: Scenic Tours In Vermont, New York, And Quebec offers
wonderfully satisfying bike hikes through New York's Adirondacks, Vermont's Green Mountains,
and the scenery and charms of Quebec's historic towns and villages. Including a wide range of
lodging and dining options, cyclists can explore the southern tip of the lake in Whitehall, New
York,
to the quaint college town of Middlebury, Vermont. The various tours range from scenic and flat
10
mile loops to adventurous 82-mile rides through the easter Adirondacks. Whether for an
afternoon's
pleasant exercise or a weekend of high cycling adventure, 25 Bicycle Tours In The Lake
Champlain
Region is an enthusiastically recommended regional guide.
Free L.A.
Troy Corley, editor
Corley Guide
PO Box 381, Ojai, CA 93024
0970624212 $12.95 www.corleyguide.com
Free L.A. is an event guide rather than a travel guide per se, so tourists seeking a broader wealth
of
information concerning hotels, restaurants, etc. will want to supplement it with a more
well-rounded
guidebook. Free L.A. is a travel, entertainment and tourist guide especially for the
budget-conscious
- since all the events, activities, and things to do it lists in the City of Angels are free! Free
festivals,
museums, historic landmarks, botanical gardens, tours, concerts, art events, films, holiday
celebrations and more pack this suprisingly thick little book. Arranged by month and season, each
listed event includes an applicable phone number or website, a brief description, parking notes,
information on whether the event is kid-friendly or has wheelchair/stroller access, and more. A
superb introduction to Los Angeles travel and fun, and also an excellent resource for L.A. natives
looking to enjoy themselves.
The Psychology Shelf
A Brief History Of The Mind
William H. Calvin
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10157
0195159071 $26.00 www.oup.com
In A Brief History Of The Mind, author William Calvin doesn't limit his subject to modern
psychology: he goes WAY back to the age of the apes to consider simpler versions of mental life
and its development in humans through the eons. The mind's 'big bang' came after our brain size
stopped enlarging: Calvin suggests reasons and reflections in chapters which discuss everything
from
how a child grows and learns to how the human race has developed intelligence.
Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Jayne L. Rygh & William C. Sanderson
Guilford Publications, Inc.
72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012
1593850395 $30.00 1-800-365-7006 www.guilford.com
An impressive collaborative effort by Jayne L. Rygh and William C. Sanderson, Treating
Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a manual for psychologists, offering tools and techniques for
treating generalized anxiety disorder. Offering tested and proven cognitive-behavioral
interventions,
as well as cutting-edge supplementary interventions for those who do not respond well to
cognitive-behavioral therapy alone, Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder illustrates its
techniques
with sample doctor-patient conversations, flowcharts, suggested logs and recordkeeping forms for
undertaking steps of the therapy, and more. An excellent supplementary resource for brushing up
professional techniques to aid those who need help the most, Treating Generalized Anxiety
Disorder
is recommended for professional and academic library reference collections and supplemental
reading lists.
Judeo-Christian Perspectives On Psychology
William R. Miller; Harold D. Delaney, editor
American Psychological Association
750 First St., NE, Washington, DC 20002
1591471613 $49.95 1-800-368-5777 www.apa.org/books
Judeo-Christian Perspectives On Psychology: Human Nature, Motivation, And Change is a
selection
of essays by learned individuals grounded in the 2001 challenge the Pew Charitable Trust made to
psychology, among seven other academic disciplines, to show how dominant models of human
nature compare and contrast with the Judeo-Christian view of the individual. Covering such topics
as the spiritual dimension of reality, the importance of the freedom to make choices and be held
responsible for the outcomes, the potential for personal transformation above and beyond rational
decision making, and much more, these scholarly, extensively researched and annotated
discussions
open a window into higher con-templation of the nature of humanity itself as perceived through
the
twin windows faith and the science of the mind. An excellent contribution to religious studies and
psychological existential debate shelves.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Little Dogs
Deborah Wood
T.F.H. Publications
1 TFH Plaza, 3rd & Union Avenue, Neptune City, NJ 07753
0793805376 $12.95 1-800-631-2188 www.tfh.com
Written by obedience trial expert and award-winning pet columnist Deborah Wood, Little Dogs:
Training Your Pint-sized Companion is a straightforward guide for dog owners specifically geared
to the special needs of diminunitive dogs. From learning how to counter "yappy little dog"
syndrome
and other problem behaviors, to being crucially aware of safety issues when training a small breed,
to basic training such as sit, stay, come, down, walking on a loose leash, and houstraining, to
grooming challenges, and more, Little Dogs covers everything the ordinary pet owner needs to
know, though it is chiefly a basics primer and not meant for advanced trainers seeking
professional
dog-show quality performance. Full-color photograms illustrate this splended guide and superb
giftbook for anyone who owns or is considering getting a small-stature pooch.
Tiger, Tiger
Karine Lou Matignon
Thames & Hudson
500 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
0500511934 $40.00 1-800-233-4830 www.thamesandhudsonusa.com
As much a coffee-table eye-catching reference as a research piece, Tiger, Tiger blends lovely tiger
photos by David Kosakas, a still photographer who has a long film history to his credit, with text
by
Karine Lou Matignon to provide the story tigers so popular profiled in Jean-Jacques Annaude's
film
'Two Brothers', about tiger cubs captured in Cambodia. Lovely stills from the film supplement
Matignon's exploration of the big cats, which includes discussions of the beliefs, myths and
superstitions associated with the tiger over the years. A lovely presentation.
Following The Sandhill Cranes In Colorado
Evelyn Horn
Western Reflections Publishing Company
219 Main Street, Montrose, CO 81401
1932738053 $13.95 1-800-993-4490 www.westernreflectionspub.com
Following The Sandhill Cranes In Colorado is a journal by experienced birdwatcher Evelyn Horn.
Brief passages concerning the lives of a wide variety of species, as well as the special hazards that
the environment has for birds, pepper this engaging read that is part memoir, part fascinating
fact-filled journey for the avid avian fan. Black-and-white sketches round out this delightful tour
of
feathered friends aplenty, narrated with a keen eye for detail and a pure love for these fascinating
creatures.
Wolves Of The World
Todd K. Fuller
Voyageur Press
PO Box 338, Stillwater, MN 55082
0896586405 $29.95 1-800-888-9653
Part of the impressive "Worldlife Discovery Guide" series from Voyageur Press, the text and
photos
deftly blend in Todd K. Fuller's study Wolves Of The World, an excellent celebration which
covers
the natural history and conservation of the world's wolves. Individual chapters on land use cover
how the wolves use their environment, while others on social behavior, natural history, and
human/wolf interactions survey the foundations of wolf habitat and survival issues. While there's
plenty of color photography throughout, Wolves Of The World's principle value lies in these fine
and
informative essays revealing the wolf's life and issues.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Rumpole And The Pengebungalow Murders
John Mortimer
Viking Press
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0670033561 $24.95 www.penguin.com
Horace Rumpole was a novice at the Old Bailey when the murders at Penge Bungalow first made
news: two war heroes are shot by a son who faces the death penalty for their murders. It seems
straightforward, but Rumpole imparts his memories of the fateful case and its underlying
complexities and fans of the English barrister also receive a tasty set of insights into Rumpole's
history and cases, including how he became involved with She Who Must Be Obeyed, and how
the
famous case made his reputation as a barrister. An excellent, involving addition to the evolving
Rumpole set.
Poisoned Pen Press
6962 East 1st Avenue, #103, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
www.poisonedpenpress.com
Larry Karp's First Do No Harm (15905-8130X, $24.95) tells of one Martin Firestone, whose
father
is throwing a fit over his acceptance to medical school. It's then that Martin finds his grandfather
was a living legend for his illegal abortions and that a murder's cover-up in the family will
involve three generations in a legacy which includes a dangerous, newfound family enemy. An
excellent medical thriller evolves. J.M. Hayes' Plains Crazy (15-90581326, $24.95) presents the
mysterious murder of a reality TV crew member by Cheyenne arrow and the suspect is the
sheriff's half brother whose Amerind heritage made him a born-again Cheyenne with a bad temper.
Add the sheriff's wife's own strange moods and requests and you have a plot steeped in
possibilities.
Margaret Dumas' Speak Now (1590-581210, $24.95) tells of a woman who marries a
mild-mannered meteorologist and finds a dead body in her bathtub shortly after marriage. From a
ransom drop to further escapades, Charley begins to see her husband's shady past will color her
future in this riveting mystery. Martin Edwards' The Coffin Trail (1590581296, $24.95) tells of an
Oxford historian and TV personality and his new lover who try to escape to a rural life in
England's
Lake District, only to find an autistic youth suspected of a savage murder involves them in a
deadly
investigation. Daniel's conviction that the boy is innocent will change his life and perhaps even
threaten it in this moving story steeped in British traditions. Kerry Greenwood's The Castlemaine
Murders (provides a fine Phryne Fisher mystery with many twists and turns of plot. Phryne, her
sister Beth, and her lover Lin embark on the dusty dark Ghost Train and discover a mummified,
bullet-laden corpse on what should be a pleasure trip. Pleasure turns to grim business as Phryne's
investigation takes her to the country town of Castlemaine and into the heart of the murderer's
territory.
See Fox Run
Lorna Schultz Nicholson
Echelon Press
712 Briarwood Lane, Hurst, TX 76053
1590803019 $14.99 www.echelonpress.com
See Fox Run by Lorna Schultz Nicholson is a grim but deftly written murder mystery. When a
prostitute in downtown Vancouver comes to Intuko, an Inuit minister who runs a barely-solvent
church, she asks him to take her daughter should anything bad happen. Soon afterward the
terrified
mother is found murdered. Intuko becomes enmeshed in a deadly web of lies and deceit, as he
teams
up with a con artist of with heart of gold, or at least a heart of pyrite, on the trail of a ruthless
muderer and an innocent girl. Their search will take them to the streets, behind prison walls, and
into
the maw of terrible danger before the truth can be revealed. A gripping and suspenseful saga.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
Bob Bly's Guide To Freelance Writing Success
Robert W. Bly
Filbert Publishing
140 3rd Street, Kandiyohi, MN 56251
1932794034 $15.95
Bob Bly's Guide To Freelance Writing Success is a straightforward guide to earning up to
$100,000
in the business of freelance writing. While many struggling writers barely earn a living wage, Bob
Bly's Guide To Freelance Writing Success is packed with tips, tricks, and techniques for tapping
hidden markets, earning money form the "quiet" magazine market, writing a "bullet proof" book
proposal, 22 rules for successful self-promotion, managing one's time with consummate
efficiency,
insider secrets to put the Internet to good use, and much more. An absolute "must-have" for any
freelance writer looking to earn a steady living.
Writer's Digest Books
4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
1-800-289-0963 www.writersmarket.com
Any aspiring or neo-professional writer and any strong public or college-level library collection
will
want to consider these essential additions to the Writer's Digest Books core reference titles, with
their yearly updates a requirement for keeping their invaluable information current. Number One
on
the list of 'resources to have' is the 2005 Writer's Market (1582972710, $29.99): over a thousand
pages pack in valuable information in an easily-digested format, from reference icons and direct
e-mail addresses to key publishing personnel to in-depth submission guidelines and tips on how to
approach a particular publisher. There are 4,000 places which pay money for writing, making this
a
'must have', along with the 2005 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market (1582972737, $24.99),
which achieves the same with a narrowed focus for children's writers and illustrators. From
magazines to book publishers, the listing offer at-a-glance references to all the details. Serious
writers will also wish to keep the 2005 Guide To Literary Agents (1582973288, $24.99) close at
hand: contact information for over 600 literary and script agents limit listings to those who adhere
to
the ethical guidelines established by the Association of Authors' Representatives and the Writer's
Guild of America. All three are solid references.
The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf
The Wizardry Of Oz
Jay Scarfone & William Stillman
Applause
151 West 46th Street, NY, NY 10036
1557836248 $19.95 1-800-637-2852 www.applausepub.com
Film buffs with a particular affection for the Wizard of Oz will find Jay Scarfone and William
Stillman's discussion of the 1939 MGM hit to be compelling, from its foreword by the Cowardly
Lion's makeup man to its camera's-eye view of how the world created by author L. Frank Baum
was
brought to life on film. From makeup and costume choices to casting and auxiliary contributions,
The Wizardry of Oz: The Artistry And Magic of The 1939 MGM Classic appears in a newly
expanded and signficantly revised edition to provide even more insights for fans and film
students.
Putting On A Show
Kathleen McDonnell
Second Story Press
720 Bathurst Street, Suite 301, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2R4
1896764894 $11.95 1-800-565-9523 www.secondstorypress.on.ca
Expertly written by award-winning children's playwright Kathleen McDonnell, Putting On A
Show:
Theater For Young People is a simple but effective guide to introducing young people to the joy
of
performing. An introduction and a theater terms glossary covers the basics of theater through the
ages with a handful of tips, tricks, and techniques for setting up a production, but the bulk of
Putting
on a Show is devoted to four of the author's best-known plays for young people: Loon Boy,
Ezzie's
Emerald, The Seven Ravens and Foundlings, with complete play text, stage directions,
photographs
of previous performances and more. A superb tool for teachers as well as aspiring actors,
directors,
and
playwrights, Putting On A Show features plays that are free to the public, cheap to produce, as
well
as an excellent resource for summer school and extracurricular programs especially.
Directing The Documentary
Michael Rabiger
Focal Press
200 Wheeler Road, 6th floor, Burlington, MA 01803
0240806085 $49.95 www.focalpress.com
Now in its fourth edition, Directing The Documentary is a no-nonsense guide by veteran
documentary director Michael Rabinger, who has directed or edited more than 35 films including
many documentaires for the BBC. A comprehensive resource, Directing The Documentary covers
issues of aesthetics and authorship, how to develop one's artistic identity while staying true to the
source material, skills of screencraft, issues to keep a close eye on in preproduction, production,
and
postproduction, the educational background needed to direct documentaries and how to go about
getting work in one's chosen field, and more. From knowing when to use narration and when to
be
aware of its drawbacks, to being acutely aware of schedule logistics with respect to different types
and lengths of documentaries, to important legal issues to remain aware of - not the least of which
is
the personal release form in which signatory individuals allow one to make public the material that
has been shot - Directing The Documentary is an absolute "must-have" for any would-be
nonfiction
movie director. An in-depth resource that spares no detail, positive or negative, about the
highlights
(and headaches) of documentary direction.
Reality TV
Susan Murray & Laurie Oullette, editors
New York University Press
838 Broadway, 3rd floor, NY, NY 10003
0814756875 $65.00 1-800-996-6987
Reality TV: Remaking Television Culture is an anthology of essays by learned authors exploring
the
popular culture phenomenon of "Reality TV" that has redefined entertainment, particularly in the
twenty-first century. From hybrid blends of documentary and reality TV, to ubiquitous court TV
shows, demographics of those who follow reality TV, webcasting, the profound impact of
"Survivor", and more, Reality TV: Remaking Television Culture explores avenues with scholarly
depth and attention to detail. An index allows for quick research in this groundbreaking cultural
expose recommended especially for academic libraries.
The Fiction Shelf
Broken Gourds
Beresford McLean
Anancy Books
PO Box 28677, San Jose, CA 95159-8677
0975329707 $15.95 www.anancybooks.com
A lowly healer tries to empower the oppressed while fostering harmony in a Caribbean world
where
social issues and culture clash in Broken Gourds. Set in a remote Jamaician village, the verbal
style
and culture of the region come to life in dialect and plot, resulting in a rich set of folklore insights
and a moving story of survival and social development.
Travel In The Mouth Of The Wolf
Paul Fattaruso
Soft Skull Press
71 Bond Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
1932360492 $11.95 www.softskull.com
Travel In The Mouth Of The Wolf is a wryly written novel that blends elements of mysticism and
even science fiction into a life-affirming journey. When a freak accident renders an easygoing
young
man deaf, he decides to take control of his life by traveling to Antarctica. On the way he
encounters
a bevy of unusual individuals. Twin little girl psychics seek to wrest control of the future of
humanity's destiny, while the hidden secrets of a frozen dinosaur carcass may yet contain clues to
make scientists dream. Part fable, part creation myth, always engaging and lyrical, Travel In The
Mouth Of The Wolf is a mentally stimulating whirlwind journey from first page to last.
The Lake
Yasunari Kawabata
Kodansha America, Inc.
575 Lexington Ave., NY NY 10022
4770030010 $16.00 1-800-451-7556
Compellingly written by Yasunari Kawabata (the author of the classic "Snow Country" and
Japan's
first winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature), The Lake is the story of a stalker. He is homeless,
fugitive from an unknown crime, and driven to trail the women he meets as he wanders. He longs
for
their beauty yet his desire remains unconsumated. The hallmark of free association that allows the
reader to speculate upon human minds and motives is prevalent in "The Lake", a narrative that
circulates back time and again to the body of water that forms its name and the people who live
alongside it. Very highly recomended reading, The Lake is a rich literary experience penned with
whetted description and passion.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Taking On Heart Disease
Larry King
Rodale Press
400 S. 10th St., Emmaus, PA 18098-0099
1579548202 $23.95 www.rodalestore.com
Walter Cronkite, Peggy Fleming, and others are all sufferers from heart disease who have
triumphed
over their conditions: Larry King tackles the nation's number 1 killer in Taking On Heart Disease,
reflecting both his own heart attack and bypass experiences and a survey of how heart disease
may
be confronted and avoided. Packed with inspirational healing stories, Taking On Heart Disease
provides plenty of case histories of triumph and offers inspiration for recovery.
Type 2
Miryam Ehrlich Williamson
Walker & Company
435 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0802776663 $12.00 www.walkerbooks.com
Type 2 diabetes is a confusing disease: it typically strikes in one's middle years after dietary habits
and understanding are long established, there is no one diet for controlling blood sugar levels and
the
often-accompanying depression diabetes brings, and there are a host of challenges involved with a
diagnosis of diabetes. Miryam Williamson interviews people across North America who were
diagnosed in middle age and have had a tough time adjusting. Stories of struggle and success will
serve as inspiration to any, but especially those newly diagnosed.
Defining Drugs
Richard Henry Parrish II
Transaction Press
35 Berrue Circle, Piscataway NJ 08854
0765801892 $29.95 1-888-999-6778
The pharmaceutical industry has long been regulated by the government, which has become not
only
a regulator but a verifier of drug facts in the process: who better to analyze the federal
government's
rule in defining drug facts than Richard Henry Parrish II, an assistant professor of pharmacy
practice
at Shenandoah University. His specialty allows for an analysis and argument that the government
came to its role because the pharmacy and medical professions could enforce definitions and
standards only through its police powers. From social systems regulating drug therapies in this
country to how such standards were established Defining Drugs is an essential key for the medical
profession and any who would understand the drug industry's regulation processes.
Eating Disorders
Rachel Bryant-waugh & Bruan Lask
Brunett/Routledge
270 Madison Avenue, New York NY10016
1583918604 $17.95 www.routledge-ny.com
This parent's guide to eating disorders enjoys a newly revised edition and coverage of unusual or
disturbed eating patterns to help parents easily identify possible problems and manage them
appropriately. The collaborative work of Rachel Bryant-waugh and Bruan Lask, Eating Disorders
is
the first step towards diagnosis and treatment: included here are details on how to identify a range
of
eating problems, how to handle them, and who to seek for help.
The Brave New World Of Health Care
Richard D. Lamm
Fulcrum Publishing
16100 Table Mtn Parkway #300, Golden CO 80403
1555915108 $12.95 1-800-992-2908 www.fulcrum-books.com
The average American currently can expect to spend more years caring for an aging parent than
her
children, and the health care system is consuming massive resources needed in other parts of the
economy: what to do? Former Colorado Governor Richard D. Lamm provides an eye-opening
discussion of what is a national crisis, reviewing the problem in such terms as public health
policies
and political objectives, health and economic health, and making competition work in health care.
A
revealing discussion.
The Proteus Effect
Ann B. Parson
Joseph Henry Press
c/o National Academies Press
500 - 5th St, NW, Washington, DC 20001
0309089883 $24.95 1-888-624-7654 www.jhpress.org
Science journalist Ann B. Parson presents The Proteus Effect: Stem Cells And Their Promise For
Medicine, a fascinating look at what research into fetal stem cells has to say about not only the
latest
modern medicine, but also the aging process and the destiny of humanity itself. Going from
scientific
discoveries in 1740 to the cutting-edge research of the modern day, The Proteus Effect looks at
not
only issues of research and learning, but also political and social concerns regarding stem cell
research and ethical questions of a morally slippery slope. An absolute must-read for anyone
seeking
to learn more about this controversial research and the new discoveries constantly being gleaned
from it.
Nalu
Douglas Bedgood, et al.
A.E.I. Press
733 Love Lane, Key West, FL 33040
0972996303 $TBA
The seamless collaboration of Douglas Bedgood, Barbara Courtney, and Alexander
Georgeakopoulos, Nalu: The Art And Science Of Aquatic Fitness, Bodywork & Therapy is a
comprehensive fitness resource packed cover to cover with aquatic exerice information, tips,
tricks,
techniques, advice, and practical insights. Written by three experts in the field and illustrated with
both black-and-white diagrams and full-color photographs, Nalu covers the principles of aquatic
bodywork, dance techniques, using aquatic bodywork to exercise without placing undue stress on
joints, aquatic endurance exercise, issues of bone density, optimal nutrition for aquatic endurance,
aquatic therapy, and much more. A top-notch resource especially for professionals in the field but
also excellent for lay people considering water-based regular exercise.
The Computer Shelf
The Elements Of C++ Style
Trevor Misfeldt, et.al.
Cambridge University Press
100 Brook Hill Dr, West Nyack, NY 10994
0521893089 $13.99 www.cambridge.org
Packed into a deceptively-diminutive size paperback package is an essential programmer's guide
which should be a reference bible for all C++ programmers: a survey of the basic elements of
formatting, naming, documentation and programming which provides a foundation of rules for
writing in C++. Organized by programming conventions and principles, Elements Of C++ Style is
invaluable for the programmer who would produce consistent, accurate documentation.
No Starch Press
555 DeHaro St., San Francisco CA 94107
www.nostarch.com
Advanced programmers seeking weighty, definitive technical references for their constant use will
find two new publications of special interest. Michael Stutz's acclaimed Linux Cookbook now
appears in its updated second edition (1593270-313, $39.95), packing in tips and techniques for
everyday applications. Here are the basics of using Linux to edit, view, and search text, the
rudiments of using Linux-based systems for faxing, email, chatting and document production, and
the advanced fundamentals of using Linux under different operating systems and specs. All that's
required is a Linux system. Lazaro Issi Cohen and Joseph Issi Cohen's Web Programmer's Desk
Reference (1593-270119, $59.95) provides a thorough complete HTML, CSS, and Javascript
cross-reference, telling how to use almost every HTML element and filter available. Chapters
assume little prior knowledge, providing explanatory text for each element, its complete syntax,
examples, and lists of all elements which can interact with it. Webmasters, designers, and
programmers will find this a worthy and essential, truly complete desk reference.
The Complete Idiot's Guide To Making Effective Enterprise Java
Ted Neward
Addison-Wesley
75 Arlington Street, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02116
0321130006 $44.99 1-800-428-5331 www.awprofessional.com
Expert software architect and consultant Ted Neward presents The Complete Idiot's Guide To
Making Effective Enterprise Java, a sourcebook filled cover to cover with tips, tricks, and
techniques for building Java enterprise applications that work more efficiently. A skillfully written
guide to the nuances of Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Effective Enterprise Java
includes architecture advice such as the importance of differentiating layers from tiers and keeping
data and processors close together, and why one must never optimize without profiling first;
processing tips such as the importance of keeping savepoints to retain partial work in the face of
rollback and favoring immutables which need no locks; security requirements such as always
validating user input, how to make the best use of role-based authorization, and much, much
more.
An excellent, advanced supplementary resource for seasoned professionals.
Mastering Oracle SQL
Sanjay Mishra & Alan Beaulieu
O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
1005 Gravenstein, Hwy N., Sebastopol, CA 95472-2811
0596006322 $39.95 1-800-998-9938
The collaborative work of Oracle experts Sanjay Mishra and Alan Beaulieu, Mastering Oracle
SQL
is now in an expanded and updated second edition covering Oracle Database 10g. An extensive
reference, meant for the experienced programmer looking to elevate his or her skill in Oracle SQL
to
the point of expertise, Mastering Oracle SQL especially focuses upon the software's strengths
such
as regular expressions, interrow calculations, recursive queries, analytic and advanced GROUP
BY
functions, and more. Examples, sample code, and detailed walkthroughs for applying Oracle SQL
to
given tasks and challenges make Mastering Oracle SQL a practical and thorough tool for
independent study and professional use.
Cisco Networking Academy Program HP IT Essentials
Cisco Systems, Inc. & Academic Business Consultants Inc
Cisco Press
201 West 103rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46290-1097
1587131374, $21.95 www.ciscopress.com
Now in an updated, expanded and strongly recommended, 256 page second edition, The Cisco
Networking Academy Program HP IT Essentials: PC Hardware And Software Engineering
Journal
And Workbook, supplements the Hewlett-Packard sponsored web-based course in the Cisco
Networking Academy Program. The exercises in the Engineering Journal and Workbook help you
become thoroughly knowledgeable in the material in this course by including additional topical
coverage and vocabulary exercises. This Cisco Systems and Academic Business consultants
jointly
developed workbook also provides review questions to help study to pass the CompTIA A+
Certification exam. Completing this workbook allows the development and expression of a clear
understanding of computer hardware and operating systems, the functionality of hardware and
software components, and best practices in maintenance and safety.
Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 Unleashed
Zak Ruvalcaba & Matthew Pizzi
Sams Publishing
801 East 96th Street, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
0672326310 $49.99 1-800-428-5331 www.mcp.com
The collaborative work of Dreamweaver experts Zak Ruvalcaba and Matthew Pizzi, Macromedia
Dreamweaver MX 2004 Unleashed is clearly the most complete guide to cover Dreamweaver MX
2004's powerful features shows readers strategies for designing, managing and developing
sophisticated websites within the Dreamweaver environment. Featuring 1008 pages of
comprehensive, definitive, superbly organized, and "user friendly" accessible information,
Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 Unleashed is indispensable for anyone seeking to utlize
what
Macromedia Dreamwevar MX 2004 has to offer them both personally and professionally.
Leo Laporte's Guide To TiVo
Leo Laporte & Gareth Branwyn
Que Publishing
801 East 96h Street, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
0789731959 $29.99 1-800-428-5331 www.mcp.com
TiVO is one of the most increasingly popular electronic home entertainment systems in the market
today. With a computer chip that makes video tape obsolte, and with the enhanced visual images
that only a digital system can provided, TiVo is well on its way to making VHS video recorders as
obsolete as their BetaMax predecssors. In Leo Laporte's Guide To TiVo, Leo Laporte clearly
describes the hacks, upgrades, and improvements that most TiVo users are likely to perform and
focuses on the things that will make life with your TiVo worth living - things such as adding a
CallerID display to your television, adding a new hard drive, remote control hacks that anyone
can
perform and adding Web capabilities. Featuring 432 pages of informed and informative "user
friendly information, Leo Laporte's Guide To TiVo is a "must" for anyone seeking to maximize
what
their TiVo system can offer them.
Programming Ruby
Dave Thomas, et al.
Pragmatic Bookshelf
9650 Strickland Road, Suite 103-255, Raleigh, NC 27615
0974514055 $44.95 1-800-699-7764 www.pragmaticprogrammer.com
The collaborative effort of Dave Thomas (who is personally responsible for many of the
innovative
directions and initiatives associated with Ruby) with the added assistance of Chad Fowler
(codirector of Ruby Central, Inc.) and Andy Hunt (a founder of the Pragmatic Programmers and
the
Pragmatic Bookshelf), Programming Ruby: The Pragmatic Programmers' Guide is composed of
four
major sections: a "user friendly" tutorial on employing Ruby; a definitive reference to the
programming language; a complete documentation of all build-in classes, modules, and methods;
and
a complete and definitive description of all 98 standard libraries. This newly expanded and
updated
second addition also addresses coverage of installation, packaging, and documenting Ruby source
code; threading and synchronization; and enhancing Ruby's capabilities using C-Language
extensions. Of additional value are the new chapters on XML/RPC, SOAP, distributed Ruby,
templating systems, other web services, and unit testing.
Microsoft Manual Of Style For Technical Publications
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399
0735617465 $29.99 www.microsoft.com/learning
Technical writers, journalists, editors and any who write about computer technology or employ
content for worldwide audiences will find this newly updated and expanded third edition of
Microsoft Manual Of Style For Technical Publications to be a 'bible' of essential information
covering everything from how to write better documentation supporting web sites to knowing
standards for accessible communications. This could have been featured in our computer books
section but any involved in the modern literary world should have it too: it covers the basics of
how
to optimize computer-based writing systems and addresses all the common style problems along
the
way.
Cross-Platform .NET Development
M. J. Easton & Jason King
Apress
2560 Ninth Street, Suite 219, Berkeley, Ca 94710
1590593308 $49.99 www.apress.com
Cross-Platform .NET Development Using Mono, Portable .NET and Microsoft .NET is a guide
written especially for professionals. Expert .NET programmers M. J. Easton and Jason King
explore
the three most popular .NET implementations and demonstrate how to build a powerful
cross-platform software using their framework. Flowcharts, examples and sample code lay out all
aid in clarification of complex principles of organizational superstructure that will save labor,
time,
and money. Chapters address common cross-platform pitfalls, using GUI toolkits, incorporating
native code, strategies for testing and building, and much more. An enthusiastically recommended
resource especially for anyone pursuing, building, or studying for a career in the field.
Charles River Media
10 Downer Avenue, Hingham, MA 02043
www.charlesriver.com
Two essential technical guides from Charles River will reach advanced electronics and network
engineers with real-world solutions to common administration problems. Alan Sugano's
Real-World
Network Troubleshooting Manual (1584503-483, $44.95) is a recommended pick for network
administrators called upon to hone troubleshooting skills: the methodology and process of
network
troubleshooting is presented in terms of real-world examples, from basic to advance, covering
everything from Windows non-starts and lockups to vanishing servers and email flaws. Sets of
review questions at the end of each chapter assure the reader understands. John W. Farber's
Essential Electronics For PC Technicians (1584503-173, $59.95) will appeal to PC repair
technicians who want a basic PC-oriented electronics guide. Introductory chapters cover basic
electrical safety and circuit and voltage sources and concerns; later chapters go all the way to
working with wireless PC devices, installation and maintenance of networked systems, and
more.
The Criminology Shelf
Broken
Richard Gid Powers
The Free Press
1230 Ave. of Americas, NY, NY 10020
0684833719 $30.00 1-800-223-2336 www.simonsays.com
The FBI's original mission was to investigate and prosecute only the most serious crimes against
the
U.S. but it was a mission forsaken almost from the beginning, and its abandonment has been
accompanied by a history of political pressures, divisiveness, and political intervention from a
wide
range of fronts. Richard Gid Powers is one of the country's leading historians of national security
and law enforcement, and in Broken: The Troubled Past & Uncertain Future Of The FBI, he
offers a
compelling history of both the Bureau and the forces working within and outside of it. Broken is
strongly recommended as a controversial, intriguing history that is certain to provoke spirited
discussion.
Conviction In Cuyahoga County
Jo Jo Weaver
House of Jabez
16781 Chagrin Blvd., PMB 247, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
0974421545 $14.95 1-800-484-8147
Conviction In Cuyahoga County: A True Story In Black And White is a very carefully researched
and deftly written account of a black man's triel in the late 1920's. Accused of the murder of a
night
watchman, he suffered a trial riddled with greed and corruption that sentenced him to death in an
electric chair. Decades later, his daughter Jo Jo Weaver was called to jury duty, and asked
whether
she could convict a man solely on circumstantial evidence she answered no - and was promptly
returned to the jury pool. The question compelled her to revisit the shocking truth of her family
history, and she vividly presents the story of her father with no attempt to dress down the ugliness
of
what happened to him. A sad yet crucial tale of crime and the thinly disguised, racially motivated,
false revenge of a badly flawed American justice system.
The Gaming Shelf
Starting Out: The Queen's Indian
John Emms
Everyman Chess
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437-0480
1857443632 $17.95 www.everymanchess.com
Starting Out: The Queen's Indian is a solid, practical chess guide to "The Queen's Indian", one of
the
most well-known defenses Black has to the queen's pawn opening. By striving to control the
central
squares with pieces rather than pawns, The Queen's Indian balances risk with reward, and leads to
complex situations favored by aggressive and positional players alike. Extensively detailed notes,
sample games, dissection of key strategies, tips, tricks, and techniques for both sides make
Starting
Out: The Queen's Indian a superb primer for intermediate to advanced chess players seeking to
hone
their skills.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Llewellyn Worldwide
PO Box 64383, St. Paul MN 55164
1-800-843-6666 www.llewellyn.com
Two lovely boxed tarot sets will make fine gifts for enthusiasts of tarot card sets. Monica
Knighton's
bilingual Tarot Of The Dead/Tarot De Los Muertos (07387-0427X, $19.95) holds a manual and
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Spanish/English Day of the Dead tarot cards. Ciro Marchetti's The Gilded Tarot (0738705209,
$24.95) provides a more complicated divination tarot set using myths, fairy tales and legends to
explore a world of symbols and archetypal themes from maidens and knights to mystics. Popular
symbolism and structure contributes to a fine 21st-century model displaying both ancient symbols
and the latest modern digital art representations.
The Astrological Karma Of The U.S.A.
S. G. Vanel
Spiritual Company Press
PO Box 476, Curlew, WA 99118
0971933065 $19.95 www.spiritualcompany.com
Knowledgably written by Steffan Vanel (who has earned international reknown for his fusion of
Astrology, Tarot, Kabballah, and Psychology) and now in an updated and expanded second
edition,
The Astrological Karma Of The U.S.A. is a straightforward study of planetary influences upon the
United States' destiny. This new edition features supplementary chapters such as "The
Astrological
Karma of George W. Bush"; "The Astrological Karma of John F. Kerry"; "Conspiracy Theories
and
the Problem of Evil", and more. The Astrological Karma Of The U.S.A. is a tautly written and
sharply insightful search for clues that guide and shape the nation around us. A unique and very
highly recommendation for Metaphysical Studies reference collections in general, and astrology
buffs in particular.
The World History Shelf
The Hungarians
Paul Lendvai
Princeton University Press
41 William St., Princeton, NJ 08540
0691119694 $19.95 1-800-777-4726 www.pupress.princeton.edu
Hungarian history is largely omitted from college-level courses, at least as a focus on its own:
European journalist and television commentator Paul Lendvai corrects this omission with The
Hungarians: A Thousand Years Of Victory In Defeat, a comprehensive focus on the Hungarian
people once known in Europe as 'huns'. Hungarians became defenders of the Christian West and
fought many freedom battles: The Hungarians traces their many achievements, their country's
changing history, and how the Hungarians have survived as a people against all odds.
Bending Spines
Randall L. Bytwerk
Michigan State University Press
1405 South Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48823-5202
0870137107 $24.95 www.msupress.msu.edu
Award-winning author an Professor of Communication Randall Bytwerk presents Bending
Spines:
The Propagandas Of Nazi Germany And The German Democratic Republic, a scholarly close
study
that strives to answer a larger question: why do totalitarian propagandas such as those created in
Nazi Germany and the former German Democratic Republic succeed so well in the short term, yet
fail in the long term? Examining in-depth the litany of persuasive techniques used by the regimes,
and ultimately concluding that the government expected more of propaganda than it was able to
deliver, Bending Spines leaves no word unturned in its search to comprehend what truth moves
and
manipulates human hearts and minds. A sober, meticulous dissection of the lessons of
history.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
The James Tiptree Award Anthology 1
Edited by Karen Jay Fowler, et.al.
Tachyon Publications
c/o Independent Publishers Group
814 N. Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60610
1892391198 $15.95 1-800-888-4741 www.ipgbook.com www.tachyonpublications.com
The Tiptree Awards honor fiction which explore and expand gender and the award winners
chosen
for this first anthology reflect such notable masters of the art as Tiptree herself, Joanna Russ,
Ursula
LeGuin and other notable writers of science fiction and fantasy. From boys stolen from their
homes
to lead new wild lives in a strange world to an anthropological account of a woman linguist on
another world, anticipate involving, gender-breaking stories which always offer the unexpected in
plot and twist of action.
Ace Books
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
www.penguin.com
James Hetley's The Winter Oak (044101-2019, $14.00) tells of an unusual battle between worlds
of
dream and reality set in the land called Summer Country a land of myth, magic, and conflict.
Maureen has a place there but she struggles with a tragic past and romance of the present, while
her sister still lives in the world of men, fighting demons. The sisters face danger and entwined
conflicts in Hetley's powerful Winter Oak story. William C. Dietz's For Those Who Fell
(0441011-985, $24.95) provides an excellent military science fiction story and another novel in
his
Legion of the Damned series. The Legion is humanity's first line of defense against its enemies and
this new novel tells of a new part-alien Booly who battles political conflicts just as a new
communications device is found in an alien fortress which may place the aliens ahead in the war
which takes place. A fast-paced story of interstellar politics and conflict management. Jim
Butcher's
Furies Of Calderon (0441011993, $23.95) is billed as the first book of the Codex Alera, so be
forewarned: more are to follow. The fantasy epic presents the setting as the world of Alera,
whose
inhabitants have long been united against the threatening races which inhabit their world using
the
earth, air, fire, and water elements of their world against invaders. Now their leader lacks an heir,
and competing factions plot to put their own leaderships in power, endangering a delicate
structure
which only the boy Tavi may help reunite. Jack McDevitt's Polaris (0441012027, $24.95)
provides
the unusual setting ot a luxury space yacht Polaris which carries the wealthy light-years from
Earth
to witness a stellar phenomenon and is lost, its passengers mysteriously vanished from the ship.
Antiquities dealer Alex is auctioning off some of the artifacts and relics on the abandoned ship
when
attempts are made on his life, leading him to investigate the hidden truth about the craft an
investigation which will take him to the stars. William Gibson's deftly written Neuromance
(04410-12035, $25.00) will sound familiar to genre fans: this is the 20th anniversary of Gibson's
classic publication, deserving of a fine new hardcover republication. A new introduction by
Gibson
explores the background and phenomenon of the 'cyberpunk' movement Neuromancer created
two
decades ago. Newcomers will find it equally compelling for modern times.
ROC Books/New American Library
375 Hudson St., NY, NY 10014
www.penguin.com
If you've missed Rachel Caine's 'Weather Warden' titles in the past, it's not to late to begin with
the
new paperback Heat Stroke (0451459849, $6.99): while it's a follow-up to her prior Ill Wind, it
requires no prior familiarity to prove instantly compelling. Weather Warden Joanne Baldwin was
killed hunting down rogue Weather Wardens and reincarnated into Djinnhood. Here she faces a
new life with enhanced powers and the danger of being 'claimed' by a human manipulator. Her
lessons as a Djinn lead to many frightening encounters and eventual entrapment as she feistily
faces down dangers with a spirited character keeping Heat Stroke vivid. Judith Tarr's Rite Of
Conquest (0451460022, $16.00) is historical fantasy at its best: for five hundred years the Saxons
ruled England, but the old ways of magic are rising and William the Conquerer discovers his
disregard for his own innate magical talents are keeping him from victory. It's up to a beautiful
French noblewoman to train him if he can resist her magic and love, in the process. Harry
Turtledove's Days Of Infamy (0451213-076, $24.95) provides an excellent novel of alternate
history: Turtledove's forte. The setting is an alternate Pearl Harbor here an air invasion is
followed
by a land invasion, and the Hawaiian islands are captured by the Japanese. From the political
implications of the islands' downfall to the Japanese intention of using Hawaii as a base to invade
the
mainland, Days Of Infamy enjoys a very realistic, captivating premise and high drama played out
to
the maximum.
Baen Books
PO Box 1403, Riverdale, NY 10471
www.baen.com
Baen publishers a host of fine fantasy and science fiction all with their special brand of focus on
politics and space struggles, and the latest new arrivals are no disappointment, in true keeping
with
Baen's policy of producing politically-charged, action-packed stories. John Ringo & Julie
Cochrane's
Cally's War (0743488458, $25.00) tells of one Cally O'Neal, raised on the front line of a war
which
has already eliminated five billion people from her planet. Her reincarnation after death has led her
further into war: in this novel she hunts a mole who would destroy her and faces an equally
destructive romance which may threaten her newfound existence. Fred Saberhagen's Berserker
Man
(074349878X, $22.00) gathers Saberhagen's four Berserker novels under one cover: Berserker's
Planet, Berserker Throne, Brother Assassin and Berserker Man. Now readers who have enjoyed
the
novels separately, missed one, or are newcomers will find herein a smooth presentation of the
extent
of Saberhagen's portrait of Berserker fleets who have waged war on all living beings in the
universe
until they face Mankind. Four battles are portrayed in all their original glory. Margaeret Ball's
Disappearing Act (0743488539, $22.00) tells of one Maris, who borrows a rich woman's identity
to
escape the space station she's stranded on only to discover that her identify theft has billed her as
a
bionic woman enhanced with abilities and weapons beyond her skills. And some unknown enemy
is
trying to kill her Nigel Bennett and P.N. Elrod's Siege Perilous (0743488547, $22.00) is fantasy at
its best: a vampire who has defended the helpless for centuries once known as Lancelot finds
himself facing an old enemy from the past and defending all of mankind in this latest account of
Richard Dun's incarnation as savior. Nigel Bennett run the Gemini Award forv his role as a
vampire
on the TV show Forever Knight, while Elrod has produced over 20 notable vampire novels: the
pair's credentials produce a riveting story here. Timothy Zhan's The Cobra Trilog (0743488474,
$24.00) is military science fiction at its best, telling of a new kind of soldier designed to fight
aliens
in ground battles. In a surprising twist of plot, the guerrilla force Cobras find themselves taking
orders from an alien himself, forming a new partnership to face another new ruthless race of
invaders. Fine political intrigue evolves. Joel Rosenberg's Paladins (0743488512, $24.00) tells of
a
band of outlaws dedicated to the Pendragons over the centuries, and the art of making live swords
capable of devastating destruction. An empire caught in a dangerous world and three knights who
have discovered a new type of Red sword make for a fast-paced fantasy. Dave Freer's The Rats,
The
Bats & The Ugly (0743488466, $24.00) tells of cyber-uplifted rats and bats who present alternate
faces of heroism and evil. It's up to the rats and bats to raise revolution against an enemy in this
tongue-in-cheek science fiction adventure, packed with humor. Tired of the 'same old same old',
seeking something different? The Rats, The Bats & The Ugly shouldn't be missed: it's science
fiction
action and humor at its best.
DAW Books
375 Hudson St., NY, NY 10014
www.dawbooks.com
Number 4 of the 'Magickers' series by Emily Drake, The Gate Of Bones (07564-01887, $21.95),
is
designed to appeal to older fans of Harry Potter and the latest Gate Of Bones needs little
introduction to prior series contributions in order to prove compelling. A group of friends
recruited
for magic training open the final Dragon Gate needed to stabilize the magic land of Haven, giving
them access to begin building a dream Academy for other students of magic but the Dark Hand
has used the Gate to invade, and it's up to two fledgling young Magickers to battle newfound
dangers. Swift action marks a plot filled with compelling characters. Mercedes Lackey's Phoenix
And Ashes (0756401615, $24.95) begins like historical fiction, telling of one Eleanor who must
foregoe an education at coveted Oxford for staying with her father's new stepmother but moves
into fantasy as Eleanor discovers her stepmother is a dark witch who has bound Eleanor to her
home
and caused her to fade from people's memories, making her a virtual slave. The fantasy evolves
into
a classic good/evil struggle marked by ventures into witchcraft in this satisfying story of a young
woman's aspirations and struggles.
The Business Shelf
The Complete Idiot's Guide To Making Money With Rental Properties
Brian F. Edwards, et al.
Alpha Books/Penguin Putnam Inc.
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
1592572839 $19.95 1-800-847-5515 www.idiotsguides.com
Now in an updated and expanded second edition, The Complete Idiot's Guide To Making Money
With Rental Properties by the collaborative team of Brian F. Edwards, Casey Edwards, and
Susannah Craig-Edwards is a no-nonsense guidebook to all aspects of the business of renting
property. Including easy-to-follow advice on basic landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities, how
to
handle routine maintenance and emergency repairs, completing credit and reference checks on
potential tenants, how to deal with difficult tenants and evictions, basic accounting principles, and
much more, The Complete Idiot's Guide To Making Money With Rental Properties distinguishes
itself with the accessibility of its advice - presenting must-know informations in terms the lay
reader
can readily grasp. An absolute must-read and must-have for any would-be landlord, and packed
cover to cover with useful information even for those with years of experience renting out
properties.
The Moral Advantage
William Damon
Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc.
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94104-2916
1576752062 $24.95 1-800-929-2929
The Moral Advantage: How To Succeed In Business by Doing the Right Thing is based on
interviews with 48 executives who have learned how to combine moral convictions, enlightened
self-interest, and business acumen to achieve success. Emphasizing that the cutthroat business
world
does not require one to violate moral principles to succeed - just the opposite, adhering to moral
principles lays the foundations for success - The Moral Advantage is an inspiration read packed
full
of practical advice. From the right way to go about philanthropy, to forging a solid moral idenity,
the importance of the Golden Rule, and much more, The Moral Advantage is recommended
supplementary reading material for every business owner and manager.
The Secret Sales Pitch
August Bullock
Norwich Publishers
2049 Camden Ave., #124, San Jose, CA 95124
0974264008 $19.95 1-408-504-4095 AugustBullock@aol.com
Subliminal messages in advertising - many people claim they exist, most advertisers claim they do
not. In The Secret Sales Pitch, author August Bullock presents a strong case not only for the
existence of subliminal influences in marketing but also for their effectiveness. Some of the
examples
in the book are very obvious once they are pointed out and there is no question that they exist,
others seem to be a bit of a stretch. Prepare to be both surprised and at times appalled at the
things
advertisers put in their marketing pieces. It is important to point out that some of the subliminal
examples could also be an accident of light and photography. As an avid photographer myself I
have
had some photos end up with what would appear to be subliminal messages and images entirely
by
accident. Some of them were less of a stretch than some of the examples in this book. This is not
to
say that his examples are not created on purpose as part of a subliminal plan. Many of them are
unquestionable created for this purpose. There is also no question that psychology plays a very
important role in advertising. One thing that differentiates this book from similar ones is that Mr.
Bullock not only examines the subliminal items hidden in the picture but also explains the
psychology behind other parts of the advertising piece. The Secret Sales Pitch is a highly
recommended read for anyone interested in marketing and the use of subliminal messages in
advertising.
The Art Of Persuasion
Forrest Watson, Ph.D.
Emerald Ink Publishing
9700 Almeda Genoa, #502 , Houston, TX 77075
1885373481 $19.95
The Art Of Persuasion is a must-read for salespeople in all venues. It instructs the reader in
techniques that have been refined since the 1970's, though practiced for eons before then,
concerning the networking and rapport-building skilles salespeople use to form connections with
others and move their goods. According to The Art Of Persuasion, salespeople are "the ultimate
street-corner psychologists" - the ability of a truly expert salesperson to connect with and
understand how his client thinks is worthy of a top-dollar mental health professional. The Art Of
Persuasion explains in detail how Neurolinguistic Programming, or NLP, can be used to foster
such
connections - whether by something as simple as speaking in visual terms to another who does the
same, to more complex dealings with intractible individuals. Human interaction skills will give the
reader the ability to close sales that seemed impossible before, yet The Art Of Persuasion is
enthusiastically recommended for anyone who has to interact daily with others - the skills
delineated
can smooth the rough edges of almost any encounter.
The Library Science Shelf
Building An Electronic Resource Collection
Stuart D. Lee & Frances Boyle
Facet Publishing
c/o Neal-Schuman Publishers
100 William Street, #2004, NY, NY 10038
1856045315 $75.00 1-866-672-6657 www.neal-schuman.com
Now in its second edition, Building An Electronic Resource Collection: A Practical Guide is a
handbook especially for library and information professionals who need to make informed
decisions
in choosing how to incorporate electronic resources, and which ones should be selected for one's
collection amidst the vast smorgasboard of choices. From an overview of the electronic resources
landscape, to the nuts and bolts of what e-books and e-journals are and how to use them, to
establishing a budget and evaluation process to determine which electronic resources to purchase,
and much more, Building An Electronic Resource Collection is a superb starting point for library
professionals of all backgrounds to familiarize themselves with the digital reading materials of the
twenty-first century. Highly recommended for those involved in the selection process for any
public
or private library system.
The Cookbook Shelf
The Little Gumbo Book
Gwen McKee
Quail Ridge Press
PO Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043
0937552178 $8.95 1-800-343-1583 www.quailridge.com
The Little Gumbo Book is a cookbook featuring twenty-seven gumbo recipes for anyone seeking
to
create and experience the unique flavors and varieties of this distinctive Cajun dish. Tips, tricks,
and
techniques for everything gumbo-related, from different ways for preparing roux (the browning of
flour, crucial to the richness of gumbo) to using microwaves and crock pots, to low-calorie
gumbo
for the health conscious, and much more. A superb giftbook written with passion as well as
practical
advice, recommended for any Cajun food lover.
The Book Of Edible Nuts
Frederic Rosengarten Jr.
Dover Publications
31 E. 2nd Street, Mineola, NY 11501
0486434990 $19.95 1-800-223-3130 www.doverpublications.com
The natural history and evolution of the world's edible nuts are presented in detail in The Book Of
Edible Nuts, a discussion by Frederic Rosengarten Jr. which originally appeared in 1984 and here
will reach new audiences in its paperback reprint version. Illustrations include rare drawings from
world botanical collections but the heart of the survey rests on a range of edible nut facts, from
processing and propagation to dishes containing nuts. More a history than a cookbook, The Book
Of Edible Nuts deserves a place in any serious college-level culinary collection.
Vegan World Fusion Cuisine
Mark Reinfeld & Bo Rinaldi
Thousand Petals Publishing
PO Box 1119, Kapaa, HI 96746
0975283707 $24.95 1-888-445-6887 www.veganfusion.com
Specifically designed as a culinary manual for sustainable, nonviolent living with recipes drawn
from
the food preparation traditions of diverse world cultures, Vegan World Fusion Cuisine: Healing
Recipes & Timeless Wisdom From Our Hearts To Yours is the joint project of Mark Reinfeld, Bo
Rinaldi, and the chefs of the Blossoming Lotus restaurant in Kauai, Hawaii. Showcasing some
two
hundred recipes and enhanced with sacred site photography as well as timeless and wise
observations from healers, musicians, artists, and philosophers, Vegan World Fusion Cuisine is a
unique and welcome addition to any vegetarian cookbook collection. From Gift of Govinda
Curry;
Nirvana's Nori Roll; and Mount Sinai Manna Bread; to Plato's Live Greek Pizza; Om Great Spirit
Black Rice Polenta Casserole; The Bliss of Krishna Tropical Rice Pudding; and Green God
Smoothie, this enthusiastically recommended collection of memorable dishes is enhanced with a
Resource Guide offering information on Vegan Education, Living Goods, Organic Farming,
Permaculture Info, Environmental Groups, Animal Rights Groups, World Peace Organizations,
and
Hunger Organizations.
Aprovecho
Teresa Cordero-Cordell
Robert Cordell
Hippocrene Books, Inc.
171 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 10016
0781810264 $24.95 1-212-685-4371 www.hippocrenebooks.com
Aprovecho: A Mexican-American Border Cookbook is filled with more than 250 recipes, fun
facts
on Mexican-American culture, tips on how to make festive items such as cascarones
(confetti-filled
eggs) or star pinatas, a glossary of chiles and cooking terms, a recommended Mexican pantry list,
black-and-white photographs, and much more. The instructions are explicit and easy-to-follow, so
that cooks and homemakers of all experience levels can quickly learn to prepare and sample the
delicacies of Mexican-American culture. From Jalapeno Cheese Squares to Steak Tampiquena to
Mexican Coffee, Montezuma Casserole, and more, Aprovecho is a must-have for quick and easy
Mexican-American themed meals themed meals.
Pelican Publishing
1000 Burmaster Street, Gretna, LA 70053
www.pelicanpub.com
Beverly Ellen Schoonmaker Alfeld's The Jamlady Cookbook (1589802357, $35.00) is a cut above
your usual preserves cookbook. For many years visitors to Chicagoland farmers' markets have
purchased Jamlady's jams and jellies, and this places her creations within reach of the home cook
even those with no prior jam-building experience. What makes The Jamlady Cookbook different
from competitors is her focus on different cooking methods, their pros and cons, and
troubleshooting any problems along the way. Chapters intersperse some unique creations, from
Original Kiwifruit and Strawberry Preserves to Pina Colada Jam, with plenty of these in-depth tips
and discussions: these are what makes Jamlady a real winner. Lynda Moreau edits Sweetly
Southern
(1589801814, $22.50), a gathering of recipes from the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Vintage
black
and white photos and historical anecdotes accompany traditional, tested Southern dishes almost
two hundred- gleaned from Confederate heritages across the country. Anticipate plenty of classic
family treasures presented by a marketing director for the Sons of Confederate Veterans Inc.
The Foundation Diet
Anthony J. Burlay, M.D.
Zen-Fusion Publishing
PO Box 69154, W. Hollywood, CA 90069
0974771406 $22.95 www.zen-fusion.com
The Foundation Diet is a diet book that emphasizes tips, tricks, and techniques that promote one
to
lose weight in a manner that puts the body's and brain's natural mechanisms to use for one. Author
and psychiatrist Anthony J. Burlay, M.D. draws upon some of the core philosophy behind the
Atkins
diet to show the reader the importance of how and when to remove carbohydrates from the diet in
order to nudge the body into burning its stores of fat for energy. At the same time, carbohydrates
cannot be completely eliminated - vegetable carbs and plenty of fiber are particularly important to
healthy nutrition and digestion, although The Foundation Diet does guide the reader toward
eating
meats and proteins much as the Atkins diet does. Above all, a critical key is not to simply skip
meals
or deprive oneself too much; such an action merely triggers the body to shift into fasting mode
and
conserve energy, rather than lose weight. A scientific-conscious dietary guideline and a welcome
supplement to non-vegetarian diet and weight loss shelves.
Quick And Easy Italian Cooking
Catherine Pagano Fulde & Janette Fulde-Porta
Bristol Publishing Enterprises
2714 McCone Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545
1558672982 $8.95 1-800-346-4889 www.bristolpublishing.com
The collaborative work of Catherine Pagano Fulde and Janette Fulde-Porta, Quick And Easy
Italian
Cooking completely lives up to its title with a culinary wealth of delicious, nutritious, and
thoroughly kitchen cook friendly recipes that include time-saving secrets of Italian cooking
adapted
for the modern kitchen. From Sardinian Macroni and Bean Soup; Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes
and Arugula; Sausage-Filled Polenta Slices with Mushroom Sauce; and Herbed Rice with
Almonds;
to Game Hens with Mushrooms and Artichokes; Roasted Asparagus with Tarragon and Walnuts;
Eggplant with Basil and Mint; and Pizza Pinwheels with Anchovies and Red Pepper Flakes, Quick
And Easy Italian Cooking will prove to be an enduringly popular addition to any family cookbook
collection.
Harvest Hill Press
PO Box 55, Salisbury Cove, ME 04672
$2.95 each 1-888-288-8900
Harvest Hill has published three charming little cookbook pamphlets showcasing low fat,
easy-to-prepare recipes that are as delicious as they re nutritious. Tomato Temptations
(1886862443) ranges from Artichoke & Tomato Vinaigrette Salad; to Sun-Dried Tomato
Rissotto;
to Apple Tomato Chutney. Onions: Peeled And Revealed (1886862451) showcases the fragrance
and versatility of the onion in such dishes as Green Onion and Parmesan Quiche; Cheesy Onion
and
Walnut Muffins; Caramelized Sweet Onion Pizza; and Sour Cream Onion Custard. Baby Reds,
Bakers And Sweet Potatoes presents the potato served in all its baked, broiled, boiled, oven-fried,
stuffed, whipped, and supportive roles ranging from Oven-Roasted Cheese Fries; to Sweet Potato
Flan with Brandy Sauce; to Hashed Brown Paprika Potatoes. Each of these 32-page little gems is
an
ideal "kitchen cook" stocking stuffer for the Christmas season
Three Guys From Miami Cook Cuban
Raul Musibay, et al.
Gibbs Smith, Publisher
PO Box 667, Layton UT 84041
158685433X $29.95 1-800-748-5439 www.gibbs-smith.com
The impressively collaborative work of brothers-in-law Raul Musibay, Jorge Castillo, and Glenn
Lindgren, Three Guys From Miami Cook Cuban: 100 Great Cuban Recipes With A Touch Of
Miami
Spice is beautifully illustrated with seventy-five color photography by Nancy Bundt. The recipes
are
organized into sections for Drinks; Appetizers; Salads; Soups; Sandwiches; Eggs; Meat; Seafood;
Side Dishes; and Desserts. Enhanced for the kitchen cook with a Cuban Food Glossary and a brief
list of sources for special ingredients, the recipes range from Cuba Libre (Rum and Coke); Papa
Reliena (Fried Stuffed Potatoes); Sopa de Chicharos (Cuban Split Pea Soup); Frita Cubana
(Cuban
Hamburger); and Pastel de Chorizo (Cuban Chorizo Pie); to Boliche (Cuban Pot Roast); Picadilo
de
Pescado (Cuban Fish Hash); Mojo (Cuban Marinade); and Natilla (Cuban Pudding). Three Guys
From Miami Cook Cuban is a thoroughly "user friendly" cookbook and will prove a popular
addition to any kitchen cookbook collection!
A Baker's Field Guide To Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dede Wilson
Harvard Common Press
535 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
1558322957 $16.95 1-888-657-3755 www.harvardcommonpress.com
Dede Wilson's A Baker's Field Guide To Chocolate Chip Cookies is a chocolate chip cooky
enthusiasts dream come true! Showcasing 75 recipes that range from kid-friendly classics to
unexpected innovations, this outstanding addition to any kitchen cookbook collection is enhanced
with full color photography; a fund field guide formate offering the details of cookie "species"
with
entries on Type, Description, Field Notes, Lifespan, and Related Species. There are special
graphic
icons identifying which recipes are good to make with kids, which cookies freeze well; and which
are especially quick & easy to make. From Apricot Almond White Chocolate Chip Cookies;
Cappuccino Chocolate Chip Boscotti Dunkers; and Chocolate Polka-Dot Mint Crackles; to
Double
Chip Browned-Butter Oat Scotchies; Hazelnut Gianduja Chunk Cookies; and No-Bake Chocolate
Chip Drops, A Baker's Field Guide To Chocolate Chip Cookies offers a cookie for any dining
occasion from the school lunch bag to elegant celebatory dinner parties.
Thai in Minutes
Vatcharin Bhumichitr
Laurel Glenn
c/o Advantage Publishers Group
5880 Oberlin Drive, San Diego, CA 92121
1592232787 $19.95 1-800-788-3123
Presented by a renowned Thai restaurateur, Thai In Minutes: Over 120 Inspirational Recipes is a
cookbook packed with swift and easy-to-prepare Thai dishes. Most have a total preparation and
cooking time of about 15 minutes or less. Notes on Thai culture round out the simple instructions,
full-color photographs and explanations of traditional ingredients. A must have for connoisseurs
of
Thai food who are short on cooking time, Thai in Minutes includes such mouth-watering
delicacies
as Vegetable Wontons, Pork with Garlic and Peppercorns, Mango Sorbet and much more.
Southwest Slow Cooking
Tammy Biber & Theresa Howell
Northland Publishing
PO Box 1389, Flagstaff, AZ 86002
0873588568 $16.95 1-800-346-3257 www.northlandpub.com
Tammy Biber and Theresa Howell have collaboratively compiled 101 of their favorite regional
southwestern recipes specifically adapted for slow cookers and crock pots. Enhanced with "tips,
tricks and techniques" for stocking a pantry and using a slow cooker approach, the recipes range
from White Cheese Fondue; Pinon Soup; Green Chile Chicken; and Porkchops with Lentils,
Pineapple, and Mango Salsa; to Garlic-Stuffed Beef with Chipotle; Shredded Beef Soft Tacos;
and
Mexican Meatloaf. There's even a section devoted to vegetarian recipes that offer a true taste
southwestern cuisine in dishes that range from Stuffed Onions with Cheese Sauce; Carrots with
Toasted Cumin; Honey Smashed Yams; as well as a chapter on deserts like Chocolate Cake with
Cream Cheese Frosting. Enhanced with spectacular color photography of finished dishes,
Southwest
Slow Cooking will prove an enduringly popular addition to any kitchen cookbook collection!
Vegan World Fusion Cuisine
Mark Reinfeld & Bo Rinaldi
Thousand Petals Publishing
PO Box 1119, Kapaa, HI 96746
0975283707 $24.95 www.veganfusion.com
Written by idealistic, dedicated, and experienced chefs, Vegan World Fusion Cuisine is not simply
a
collection of taste-tested vegan recipies from around the world; it is a cookbook that emphasizes
the
healing and sustaining power of organically grown plant-based cuisine, which is both healthy and
environmentally sustainable. The perfect antidote to a world saturated in chemicals, additives,
meat
products, meat-borne diseases and worse, Vegan World Fusion Cuisine offers sumptuous
delicacies
such as Joie de Vivre Lavender Infused Carrot Ginger Soup, Picasso's Paella, Shaka's Vegan
Cheezcake, and so many more. Full-color photographs, easy-to-follow instructions, a foreward by
Jane Goodall (best known for her research of gorillas) and a positive spirit toward all living things
pervade the pages of Vegan World Fusion Cuisine.
The Political Science Shelf
Stealing Elections
John Fund
Encounter Books
665 - 3rd Street, Suite 330 , San Francisco, CA 94107-1951
1594030618 $16.95 1-800-786-3839 www.encounterbooks.com
Wall Street Journal columnist John Fund presents Stealing Elections: How Voter Fraud Threatens
Our Democracy, a chilling examination of the weaknesses in the system that forms the
fundamental
core of American democracy. From "vote brokers" who seized a mayoral election in Miami by
tampering with absentee ballots, to abuses of the Motor Votor law that allowed fictitious people
and
pets to vote, to the natorious hanging chads and butterfly ballots of the 2000 election and much
more, Stealing Elections exposes various types of fraud to the unyielding light of day. A
must-read
for anyone with a keen interest in politics and indeed, the future of America as a democratic
nation.
Parties And Elections In America
L. Sandy Maisel & Kara Z. Buckley
Rowman & Littlefield
4501 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706
0742526704 $TBA 1-800-462-6420 www.rowmanlittlefield.com
The weighty fourth updated edition of a winning, in-depth survey of the electoral process in
America
shouldn't be missed by any seeking a survey of the electoral process, whether it be the high school
or
college student or the general-interest lay reader. Chapters in Parties And Elections In America:
The
Electoral Process highlight both parties' role in the process, consider organized group influence in
the campaign process, analyze the state and local nomination process: in short, everything the
political science student needs to understand. Highly recommended.
The Needlecraft Shelf
Knitted Toys
Fiona McTague
Barrons
250 Wireless Road., Hauppage, NY 11788
0764157663 $18.95 1-800-645-3476 www.barronseduc.com
Over twenty patterns for knitters produce fun toys and toy hangings in Fiona McTague's Knitted
Toys: 21 Easy-to-Knit Patterns For Irresistible Soft Toys. Soft colorful yarns and a range of
projects
to suit mostly basic knitters are featured in Knitted Toys, but it's the color photos of completed
projects which will grab the attention first. Rag dolls, pandas, teddy bears, and finger puppets: all
are
appealing and easy projects.
Storey Publications
210 MassMoca Way, North Adams, MA 01247
$14.95 each www.storey.com
Attractive, eye-catching hardcovers in clever shapes provide fun knitting projects specific to
themes.
Betsy Lee McCarthy's Knit Socks! (1580175376) shows how to produce a pair of lovely socks
even if it's your first try at a knitting project. Fifteen unique patterns provide sock-specific tips,
from
shaping toes and turning heels to selecting sock needles and using peaks and valleys effectively.
Candi Jensen's Knit Scarves! (1580175775) provides sixteen foolproof patterns plus almost thirty
additional yarn variations for a variety of scarfs for all skill levels. Color-coded instructions,
photos
of finished products, and decreasing stitches effectively make for excellent beginner's details.
Crocheters aren't left out with Candi Jensen's Hooked On Crochet (1580175473, $18.95), a
lovely
collection of projects for novices. Step-by-step instructions for beginners accompany twenty
selected projects, from scarves all the way to sweaters. Packed with color photos of completed
projects and step-by-step how-to illustrations throughout.
American Quilters Society
PO Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
www.asquilt.com
The American Quilter's Society excels in fine craft projects and quilts for both beginnering and
advanced quilters: these are a selection of their latest and finest. Choose Ann Watkins
Hazelwood's
Thought-A-Day Calendar For Today's Quilters (1574328549, $14.95) if what you seek is a gift
for
that quilter who 'has everything'. 365 daily 'thoughts' come with quilters in mind, provide an easy
display and flip-over desktop calendar format, and are meant as fine affirmations. Or choose
Gerald
E. Roy's Masterpieces In Cloth 2005 Calendar (1574328557, %12.95) is designed to be an
appointment book, this bi-weekly calendar offers plenty of room for tracking appointments, with
each section including a full-page color photo of a selected quilt. Carol Bryer Fallert's Quilt Savvy
Fallert's Guide To Images On Fabric (1574328425, $21.95) tells how to produce personal fabric
images using the computer and ink-jet printer for creative designs, from using family photos to
make
printed unique fabrics to editing images and getting the best images onto fabrics. Fixing images,
using drawing and paint programs, and creating special effects are all covered for computer-savvy
quilters. Debby Kratovil's Bold, Black & Beautiful Quilts (1574328573, $19.95) shows how to
place
vivid colors on a black background for maximum effect and impact. Conventional techniques
blend
with modern methods of pattern construction in sixteen traditional projects which use the
color-on-black theme for all skill levels. Annette Ornelas' Peeled-Back Patchwork: Curves
Without
Piecing (15-74328581, $21.95) tells how to use simple straight seams to create dimensional
effects.
Sounds complex, but actually Ornelas' instructions are easy and promote lovely patterns which
look
like intermediate work, but are easily produced by beginners. Mary Hackett's Bridge To
Landscape
Quilts (1574328565, $21.95) tells how to use traditional techniques to incorporate scenic
landscapes
into fabric patterns. Landscape design in quilting at least, at this level of detail is not somehing
every quilting guide covers, making Hackett's title both unique and eye-catching. These aren't
abstracts, either: the landscapes are vividly realistic.
The Stumpwork, Goldwork & Surface Embroidery Beetle Collection
Jane Nicholas
Milner Publishers
c/o Sterling Publishing Company
387 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016-8810
1863513183 $29.95 1-800-805-5489
Part of the "Milner Craft Series", dedicated needlecrafts just won't find an embroidery book like
Jane
Nicholas' Stumpwork, Goldwork & Surface Embroidery Beetle Collection on any sewer's shelf: it
is
a unique guide sharing Jane Nicholas' method of using threads, fabrics and yes beetle wings to
create lovely designs and projects in different embroidery forms. As scientifically accurate as it is
creatively packaged, Embroidery Beetle Collection provides a large color photo of the beetle,
scientific identifiers including order, suborder and family, and specific step-by-step instructions for
reproducing it. An extraordinary, unique guide.
Knitting For Two
Erika Knight
Watson Guptill Publications
770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
0823026132 $19.95 1-800-451-1741 www.wgpub.com
Knitting for Two presents 20 easy-to-complete designs for expectant mothers and their
soon-to-be
born babies. Full color illustrations on almost every page clearly depict the classic yoked cardigan,
pixie hat, mom's soft wrap jacket, baby's silky wrap sweater and many more pieces. Intended for
knitters of at least intermediate experience, the solid instructions walk one through the steps of
the
process in explicit detail for each inch of the measurement, though they are written in standard
knitting shorthand. A materials list, techniques and tips section, recommended gauge, size list for
the
finished project, and more fill out this practical source of ideas and advice for soothing, enjoyable,
and productive individual maternal activity.
Martingale & Company
20205 144th Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA 98072-8478
www.martingale-pub.com
Crafts publisher Martingale's holdings always include a lovely showcase of projects blending
contemporary designs with appealing how-to instructions, and their latest batch of new arrivals
does
not disappoint. Nancy Mahoney's Patchwork Showcase: Simple Quilts With Big Impact
(1564775542, $24.95) uses patterns which are quick, relying on classic blocks and a few simple
fabrics to create compelling designs. Twenty projects use simple pattern instructions beginners
will
appreciate. Patricia Werner's Dazzling Knits: Building Blocks To Creative Knitting (1564775224,
$29.95) presents the basics for creative knitting, advocating colorful yarns, unusual pattern
blends,
and styles which look complex but are often surprisingly simple to put together. If you're a knitter
who tires of the same old look in projects, this colorful guide's for you. Carol Rasmussen Noble
and
Cheryl Potter's Lavish Lace: Knitting With Hand-painted Yarns (1564775488, $24.95) tells how
to
make knitted lace to embellish or create projects in scarves. Hand-painted yarns are the
foundations
for this specialized knitter's guide, which holds plenty of color photos of finished results. Margaret
Rolfe and Jenny Bowker's Magic Of Quiltmaking: A Beginner's Guide (1564-77502X, $24.95) is
a
'must' for any bare-bones beginner who wants to start out in quilting. Every phase of quiltmaking
is
presented here, from the foundations of choosing fabrics and measuring seam allowances to
understanding how basic piecing works. Both piecing and appliqu‚ projects are packed into this
beginner's guide: by the end beginners will be adeptly using classic block designs to create their
own
quilt designs. Pat Speth's More Nickel Quilts: 20 New Designs From 5-Inch Squares
(1564775526,
$27.95) features twenty new designs from five-inch squares: this is a focus on the scrappy look
but
covers all kinds of fabrics in the process, from batik to rustic-looking fabrics. The block unit
designs
make it easy to piece together projects, and to customize quilts. Beth Garretson's No-Sweat
Fannel
Quilts: Fast And Fun Designs (1564-775402, $19.95) tells how to produce large flannel quilts
using
large pieces: a technique which will result in quickly completed projects, from a child's quilt all the
way up to a queen-size flannel covering. Tips on handling flannel, washing, drying, and cutting
flannels, and special challenges in the material assure quilters have plenty of facts at hand.
The Musicbook Shelf
The Great American Songbook
Chuck Denison, author; Duncan Schiedt, photographer
RDR Publishers
PO Box 1992, Bandon, OR 97411
1931741425 $11.95 www.rdrpublishers.com
The Great American Songbook is an anthology of entertaining true stories behind a medley of
some
of the most popular songs Hollywood, Broadway, and other favorite songs. Brief yet enjoyable
and
fascinating trivial about great singers, musicians, composers, and more fill this amazing, defly
researched and entertaining collection, which includes tibits about such hits as "White Christmas",
"Blue Moon", "Get Happy" and more. An excellent giftbook for popular music buffs.
The Koto
Henry Johnson
Stylus Publishing, LLC
22883 Quicksilver Drive, Sterling, VA 20166-2012
9074822630 $78.50 www.styluspub.com
The Koto: A Traditional Instrument In Contemporary Japan is a thorough, illustrated history of a
traditional stringed Japanese instrument. The text goes into depth on the koto's useage throughout
history, techniques for tuning and playing it, its performance today, methods for constructing
individual instruments as works of art, and much more. A comprehensive resource covering just
about anything and everything there is to know about the haunting melodies that continue to be
played on this remarkable instrument, up to the modern day.
Gimme Danger: The Story Of Iggy Pop
Joe Ambrose
Omnibus Press
c/o Music Sales Corporation
257 Park Avenue South, NY, NY 10010
1844493288 $24.95 1-800-431-7187 www.omnibuspress.com
Gimme Danger: The Story Of Iggy Pop is the definitive biography of the "Godfather of Punk"
Iggy
Pop, perhaps best known for his outrageous stunts on stage, including self-mutilation.
Scrutinizing
closely a life that swung the pendulum from self-deprevation to extreme hedonism, Gimme
Danger
unfolds a potrait of a complex musician and artist whose career has left a permanent mark upon
popular culture entertainment to this day. An expertly researched account, detailed to the verge of
lurid, and recommended for anyone keenly interested in learning more about this charismatic yet
unpredictable figure.
Bluegrass Banjo For The Complete Ignoramus!
Wayne Erbsen
Native Ground Music, Inc.
109 Bell Road, Asheville, NC 28805-1521
1883206448 $17.95 1-800-752-2656 www.nativeground.com
Written by contest-winning banjo player Wayne Erbsen, Bluegrass Banjo For The Complete
Ignoramus! is a straightforward how-to instructional that uses simple instructions, drills, basic
songs,
and an accompanying music CD to teach the lay reader the basics of how to hold, use, and create
music with the banjo. Direct, simple guidelines form the hallmark of this easy-to-follow guide,
that
makes learning to play the banjo fun. Bluegrass Banjo For The Complete Ignoramus! is strongly
recommended for beginning to intermediate banjo players; especially those who are interested in
learning from a professional and will benefit from the tips, tricks, techniques, and drills so deftly
presented.
The Library Video/DVD Shelf
Tommy & Tuppence: Partners In Crime
Agatha Christie
Acorn Media Group
801 Roeder Road, Suite 700, Silver Spriung, MD 20910
www.acornmedia.com
Tommy and Tuppence Beresford were a 1920s husband and wife team of crime-solving private
detectives created by Agatha Christie and brought to life in Tommy & Tuppence: Partners In
Crime,
a superbly crafted British television mini-series which aired in the PBS Mystery! series for
American
viewers. Now available and enthusiastically recommended as a superbly produced two-volume
DVD
boxed set that is enhanced with cast member filmographies, Agatha Christie materials, and
interactive trivia, fans can once again enjoy the adventures of the vivacious Tuppence (Francesca
Annis) and her dapper, dry-witted husband Tommy (James Warwick) from their very first episode
(The Secret Adversary) where they stumble into their first mystery (and ensuing marriage)
through
the final episode capping their career as proprietors of Blunt's Detective Agency. The period
costumes, set designs, exteriors, and English countrysides are impeccable. The supporting cast is
brilliant in their performances and the stories are sophisticated "whodunits" as only Agatha
Christie
could create.
Little House On The Prairie: Season 6
Goldhil Home Media International
5284 Adolfo Road, Camarillo, CA 93012
IO-887 $49.95 1-800-250-8760 www.goldhil.com
As with the previous five season DVD boxed sets, Season 6 of Little House On The Prairie
features
new and extra features including an audio commentary of "Back to School: Part 2" by Alison
Arngrim; an Interactive Trivia Challenge Quiz; as well as fully restored state-of-the-art color
corections, picture enhancements, noise reduction improvements, and full motion menus. It was
during the sixth seson of this popular "family friendly" television series that Alamanzo Wilder
came
to Walnut Grove with his sister Eliza-Jan as the new schoolteacher. The Ingalls decided to adopt
Albert but rant into resistance from the lad's father. Nels Oleson was reunited with his estranged
sister when the circus came to town, and a faith healer convinced the good citzizens of Walnut
grove
to trust him -- with tragic results. These stories and so much more are now available to the legions
of dedicated fans for one of televisions most endearning and enduring family sagas.
Bullfrog Films
PO Box 149, Oley, PA 19547
1-800-543-3764 www.bullfrogfilms.com
Bullfrog Films is a premier producer of informed and informative video documentaries on a
spectrum of social, environmental, economic, cultural, and political issues. Crapshoot: The
Gamble
With Our Waste offers a survey of how communities have used (and misused) sewer systems to
handle household and industrial wastes which are showing up in our food chain to the detriment
of
human, animal, and plant health. As well as what concerned citizens, activists, and engineers are
doing to address the issue of waste disposal, treatment, and public health. Broken Limbs: Apples,
Agriculture, And The New American Farmer provides a vivid example of how agribusiness and
world trade practices have disastrously impacted family farming of apple orchards in Wenatchee,
Washington. Viewers will discover that there is a new breed of small, independent apple farmers
managing to prosper while so many traditional apple farms have gone under. Forgive Us Our
Debts
explores the impact that national debt and debt servicing has upon third world countries and a
movement to persuade such global institutions as the World Bank, the International Monetary
Fund,
and the G8 lenders to cancel such debts in order to foster economic prosperity and political
stability
is the most distressed third world countries. Blue Vinyl is reminiscent of the personalized
documentary style of Michael Moorcock's "Roger & Me" or "Bowling for Columbine". Peabody
Award winning doc-umentarian Judith Helfand examines the problem of vinyl materials with its
toxic
chemical hazards utilizing Helfand's own parental home with a campaign to replace their blue
vinyl
siding with a more environmental and public health friendly wooden covering. Blue Vinyl is a kind
of
ecological detective story that provides humor along with information. These documentaries are
strongly recommended additions to school, college, and community library collections. Librarians
are encouraged to send for the free Bullfrog Films catalog for a complete listing of hundreds of
such
outstanding documentaries
Scrapbooking For Beginners
Memory Lane Videos
PO Box 41767, Eugene, OR 97404
0970139322 $19.95 1-541-688-0298 www.memorylanevideosonline.com
Scrapbooking For Beginners: A Step-By-Step Guide is an easy-to-follow, 25 minute, full color,
VHS video that takes the novice methodically through the process of making a memorable
scrapbook page. All aspects of creating a personalized scrapbook are covered including getting
organized, the necessary tools and supplies, cropping photographs, layout of the page, matting
photos, decorating, and journaling. Expert and practical advice is provided on photography.
Scrapbooking For Beginners is informative, "user friendly", and very highly recommended for
personal and community library instructional video and handcrafts collections.
Global Issues For Students
Schlessinger Media
7 East Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096-0580
1-800-843-3620 www.schlessinger.com
Available in both VHS and DVD formats, Global Issues For Students is a seven volume series
providing an in-depth analysis of contemporary world problems. Each subject in this outstanding
series traces the targeted problem's historical origins and explores the issues from varied
viewpoints
and proffered solutions. The seven titles comprising Global Issues For Students includes:
Genocide;
Global Economic Issues; Global Environmental Issues; Global Science & Technology Issues;
Human
Rights; Africa: Challenges in the 21st Century; and Latin America: Challenges in the 21st
Century.
Especially appropriate for students grades 9 and up, and professionally hosted by Russ Mitchell,
each title is informatively enhanced with comprehensive news footage and commentary from
leading
experts in their fields. Each program is 23 minutes long, and closed captioned. The DVD edition
features England and Spanish language tracks, chapter selects, and discussion questions. An ideal
curriculum supplement, Global Issues For Students has a free Teacher's Guide available online at
www.LibraryVideo.com. Educators are encouraged to visit this website for a complete listing of
the
more than 900 educational videos available from Schlessinger Media.
Vendetta For The Saint
Roger Moore
MPI Media Group
16101 South 108th Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60467
DVD7588 $14.98 1-800-777-2223 www.mpimedia.com
Roger Moore starred in a as Simon Templar, a stylish, sophisticated, television series which
combined detective stories with the action/adventure motifs made so popular in the books by
Leslie
Charteris. Vendetta For The Saint originally aired in 1969 and holds up as exciting, plot-twisting,
European mystery adventure. This full color, 95 minute, technically flawless DVD edition is
enhanced with the inclusion of an audio commentary with Roger Moore. Vendetta For The Saint
highly recommended for personal and community library DVD collections, Vendetta For The
Saint
is also available in a VHS format (MP 7588, $14.98).
The Biography Shelf
Beyond The Outer Shores
Eric Enno Tamm
Four Walls Eight Windows
39 West 14th Street, #503, NY, NY 10011
1568582986 $26.00 www.4w8w.com
Few folks know the name of Ed Ricketts, but he was a pioneering ecologist who inspired notables
John Steinbeck and Joseph Campbell alike, and has long deserved his own biography. Eric Enno
Tamm has solved this gap in detail with Beyond The Outer Shores, a biography of the man who
served as the 'renaissance man of Cannery Row', fostering a friendship which led Steinbeck to
integrate an ecological perspective into his early works and to reject the notion of a
human-centered universe. Ricketts was no insider in his industry: he was an academic outcast who
was at once a beach bum, a philanderer, and an ecologist whose early warnings about over-fishing
in
California and Alaska fell on deaf ears in the 1930s. A pioneering biographial work covers his
long-unsung achievements.
The Elvis Archives
Todd Slaughter with Anne E. Nixon
Omnibus Press
c/o Music Sales Corporation
257 Park Avenue South, NY, NY 10010
1844493806 $29.95 1-800-431-7187 www.omnibuspress.com
The Elvis Archives is a biography of famous popular culture singer Elvis Aron Presley
(1935-1977),
that presents the facts of his life illustrated with over 100 rare or exclusive black-and-white
photographs. An absolute must-have for fans of the King, The Elvis Archives is an objectively
written, nonjudgemental account that paints a vivid picture of a brilliant and charismatic yet sadly
flawed human being's life. A fascinating and engrossing biographical tour of a modern-day
legend.
Ray
Taylor Hackford & James White
Newmarket Press
18 East 48th Street, New York NY 10017
1557046492 $30.00 1-800-669-3903 www.newmarketpress.com
No more fitting tribute to the genius of vocalist Ray Charles could be considered than Ray: A
Tribute To The Movie, The Music, And The Man, a screenplay which celebrates his life and
Taylor Hackford and James White's accompanying RAY, which blends biography with screenplay
and photos. RAY provides a tribute album packed with color throughout and is the next best
thing
to attending the production itself: sure to be a keepsake for any serious fan of Ray Charles and his
enduring influence on popular music.
Clearing Land
Jane Brox
North Point Press
c/o Farrar, Straus & Giroux
19 Union Square West, NY, NY 10003
0865476497 $20.00 1-888-330-8477
Clearing Land: Legacies Of The American Farm combines memoir and history, drawing upon the
author's own experience growing up on a family farm with the economic realities that are forcing
such farms to extinction in the modern day. Poetic in its reminiscence of a daily life deeply
intertwined with nature, cultivating plants and animals, and the joy of simply being alive, Clearing
Land is a powerful firsthand testimony sure to evoke memories both pleasant and questionable of
those who also lived and worked in agriculture. An emotional and at times spiritual
remembrance.
Allen H. Eaton
David B. Van Dommelen
The Local History Company
112 North Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
0971183597 $29.95 www.TheLocalHistoryCompany.com
Allen H. Eaton: Dean Of American Crafts is the amazing true life story of Allen Eaton
(1878-1962),
a social worker by training who brought global respect to the crafts produced by the people of
southern Appalachia, New England, immigrants, and even the prisoners of Japanese-American
relocation camps. Black-and-white photographs enrich this soulful testimony of one man's search
for
beauty within human creation, and his drive to share that beauty beyond boundaries. A highly
recommended and uniquely heartwarming addition to art history and biography.
The Language Studies Shelf
100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses & Misuses
American Heritage Dictionaries
Houghton Mifflin
222 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
0618493336 $4.95 www.hmco.com
The whole family can readily appreciate 100 Words Almost Everyone Misuses & Confuses: the
format lends to browsing but highlights and outlines selected 100 words, presenting their
definitions,
common usage, and examples. The focus on how these selections are commonly misused adds
impact and clarification.
The Adventure Of English
Melvyn Bragg
Arcade Publishing
141 Fifth Avenue, 8th Floor, NY, NY 10010
1559707100 $27.95 1-800-759-0190 www.arcadepub.com
English as a language is a collaborative, collective language which has received contributions from
millions over the ages: it changes, it's lively, and it runs the modern world. In The Adventure Of
English: The Biography Of A Language, author Merlvyn Bragg informatively explores the story
of
the English language, ranging from its roots around AD 500 as a minor Germanic dialect to its
current global position. Particularly intriguing are discussions of how elements of Latin, French,
Spanish and other languages contributed to the advancement and refinement of English as a
language and how the language has spread and changed from early to modern times.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
Dictionary Of Toys And Games In American Popular Culture
Frederick J. Augustyn Jr.
Haworth Press
10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904
0789015048 $14.95 1-800-429-6784 www.haworthpress.com
Part of the Haworth Press "Contemporary Sports Issues" series from the Haworth Press,
Frederick
J. Augustyn Jr.'s Dictionary Of Toys And Games In American Popular Culture isn't a price guide
per
say: it's a reference listing which outlines the most popular toys and games in American culture,
listing the history of each game or toy, and providing a brief outline of its importance. From Silly
Putty to Scrabble, Tinkertoys to Rock Em Sock Em Robots, this is a lively and fun history
collectors
will find intriguing.
Collector Books
PO Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42002-3009
www.collectorbooks.com
Collector Books is becoming the collector's reference publisher of choice for serious collectors
seeking the latest print value guides, and their latest batch of references is wide-ranging and
specific,
offering serious collectors the opportunity to easily identify pieces and keep up with the changing
values market. Collectors of glassware always have plenty to choose from through Collector
Books,
from Pocket Guide To Depression Glass And More (1574324144, $12.95), appearing in its 14th
edition updated by Gene and Cathy Florence to provide a guide to 1920s-1960s popular pieces, to
Lorraine Kovar's Westmoreland Glass: The Popular Years 1940-1985 (1574324039, $29.95),
packing in color photos of glass ware to accompany a range of Westmoreland pieces and history,
or
Gene & Cathy Florence's Elegant Glassware Of The Depression Era (1574324179, $24.95),
appearing in its 11th updated edition to provide a thorough coverage of glassware from
Cambridge,
Fostoria, and more. Even more specific is Stan & Arlene Weitman's Crackle Glass From Around
The World (1574323614, $24.95), with its lovely detailed photos of pitchers, decanters, vases and
more, Gene and Cathy Florence's The Hazel-Atlas Glass Guide (1574324209, $24.95), outlining
the
kitchen and kiddie ware specific to this family glass form, and Jack Chipman's California Pottery
Scrapbook (15-74324071, $29.95), profiling pottery from the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Jewelry
collectors, too, will find many items of interest from Collector Books, more specifically Julia
Carroll's Collecting Costume Jewelry 101 (1574323806, $24.95), a beginner's primer to learning
the
basics of buying costume jewelry, and upgrading holdings; to Ann Mitchell Pitman's Inside The
Jewelry Box (1574323911, $24.95), based on Pitman's news columns which have run in antique
publications since 1997. Over 1,000 items are listed here with photos and coverage of many
pieces
given only limited feature in competing jewelry guides. For a good solid, general antiques
reference
you can't go far wrong with Schroeder's ntiques Price Guide (1574324284, $14.95), appearing in
what is now its updated 23rd edition for 2005 and including values and black and white photos
for
over 50,000 antiques and collectibles. These aren't just price listings, either: categories include
brief
histories and recommendations specific to collector concerns. Collector Books is no slouch on
very
specific references either, whether it be Paul Erano's Fountain Pens Past And Present
(1574-323857,
$24.95), simply packed with full-page color photos of fountain pens along with discussions of
collectibility and valuation factors, Lar Hothem's Indian Artifacts: Best Of The Midwest
(1574323903, $29.95), an identification and price guide to bone, shell, axe and blade relics
specific
to Midwest hunters, Kathryn Witt's unusual Contemporary American Doll Artists And Their Dolls
(1574323792, $29.95), a powerful survey of contemporary dollmakers which provides a history,
web site and studio location, and color photos of their works; John Slusser's Colelctor's Guide To
Antique Radios (1574324268, $24.95), appearing in its 6th edition to provide listings by
manufacturer along with some very fine color photos, or Felicia Browell's Breyer Animal
Collector's
Guide, 4th Edition (1574324063, $24.95), packed with color photos and prices for classics,
traditionals and unusual collectibles (mostly horses). Trivet collectors aren't left out with Margaret
Lynn Rosack's A-Z Guide To Collecting Trivets (1574323997, $24.95), covering mostly antique
trivets and stands with a bow to contemporary trivets concluding an excellent survey of the
history
and styles involved, toy collectors will relish David Ritcher's Tootsietoys Third Edition
(157-4323989, $24.95), with bright color photos of the small trucks, trains, and race cars specific
to
this line, and gun gatherers will want Russell and Steve Quertermous' latest values guide in the
15th
revised edition of Modern Guns (1574324233, $16.95), a weighty survey of statistics for
thousands
of models from rifles and shotguns to handguns. Potos are in black and white, but this brings the
price tag down to affordable levels. Top picks for collector reference shelves all!
Krause Publications
700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990-0001
1-800-258-0929 www.krause.com
Three new guides to collecting provide collectors with basic facts and important references. Any
would-be antique collector will want to absorb the tips of Frank Farmer Loomis IV's The Secrets
To
Affordable Antiques: How To Buy More For Less (0873498410, $17.99: you may recognize
Loomis' name as host of the Ohio radio show Keep Antiquing, and here he provides a strong
assessment on how to save money buying antiques. Loomis was a professional antiques appraiser
for
over twenty-five years: Secrets To Affordable Antiques provides insider tips on how to identify
real
gems, bargain effectively, and get the best values for money given. Leigh Leshner's Costume
Jewelry: Identification And Price Guide (087349-8267, $24.99) will appeal to beginners,
providing a
basic primer on how to identify pieces and styles from Victorian and art deco works through
Mexican Silver, Bakelite, and designer costume jewelry. Author Leigh Leshner has collected
vintage
jewelry since her preteens and has also been a dealer for over 12 years: her background lends to a
guide on practical pricing. Warman's 38th edition of the weighty Antiques & Collectibles Price
Guide (087-3497821, $19.99) is out, edited by long-time Warman's guides editor Ellen T. Schroy,
who provides the latest facts on antiques and collectibles. Over 500 categories chart the latest
trends, over 50,000 pieces are updated, and there are 2,000 photos of the most popular
collectibles
including sixteen pages of color. If it's one all-around, general collector's price guide which is
desired, make it a Warman's reference book.
Pottery & Porcelain Marks
E. George Perrott B.A.
Gemini Publications
c/o Parkwest Publications, dist.
PO Box 20261, NY , NY 10025-1512
0953053704 $120.00 1-646-215-9003 http://www.parkwestpubs.com/
Not for the general-interest collector but a 'must' bible of information for the avid pottery and
porcelain professional is E. George Perrott's Pottery And Porcelain Marks, presenting European,
Oriental and USA marks in chronological order. It took author Perrott and his wife over seven
years
to complete this reference, an awesome accomplishment which begins with marks of the Ming
Dynasty of 1368 and moves to the early 17th century and beyond. A rare focus on older marks
moves to marks from factories and potters still in business, but the bulk of Pottery And Porcelain
Marks' importance lies in the older references, which are simply invaluable.
The Audiobook Shelf
Audio Editions
PO Box 6390, Auburn, CA 95604
1-800-231-4261 www.audiopartners.com
Fans of Agatha Christie mysteries who have relished the Hercule Poirot mysteries provided in
previous Audio Editions unabridged editions will further welcome Five Little Pigs (1572704071,
$27.95), again pairing Hugh Fraser's fine voice from previous Poirot mysteries with the fine story
of
a beautiful woman who asks Poirot to re-consider the case of her father's murder, to prove her
mother innocent on the eve of her wedding. Can the real killer be found so many years later, from
memory remnants alone? Christie's magic also shines under the careful narrative voice of Andrew
Sachs, who brings to life another Poirot mystery in Three Act Tragedy (1572404101, $27.95).
Thirteen guests gather for drinks one dies suddenly and a strange series of murders evolves
from
dinner which only Poirot can solve. P.G. Wodehouse's Right Ho, Jeeves (157-2704225, $27.95)
enjoys Jonathan Cecil's sturdy voice and extensive acting background as it continues the British
humor of Wodehouse in his best character, the butler Jeeves. Puns and pranks lead to unusual
engagements and near disasters in another fun Jeeves classic. Rex Stout delivers another Nero
Wolfe
mystery unabridged in a fine recording by Michael Prichard Might As Well Be Dead
(157-2704144,
$29.95): Stout wrote over seventy mysteries in the length of his career and L.A. actor Prichard is
the
perfect narrator of choice to bring alive this story of a Nebraska businessman trying to hunt down
an
absent son. All are excellent listens.
Random House Audio
1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019
www.randomhouse.com/audio
Random House consistently produces excellent, powerful audios for leisure listeners, and these
selections are some top-rated picks. Peter Straub's In The Night Room (0739311867, $29.95)
provides a gripping novel telling of a famous children's book author who realizes the facts of her
existence itself are newly questionable. Veteran narrator Jason Culp provides the excellent and
dramatic reading, with his theatrical performance background lending excitement to the story of a
troubled woman and the ghost of a child. Tim LaHaye and Bob Phillips' Secret On Ararat
(0739311158, $25.00) also enjoys Jason Culp's strong, revealing voice as it provides Book 2 in
LaHaye and Phillips' 'Babylon Rising' series. A Biblical scholar uncovers secrets to Noah's ark
which
will change the meaning of the Bible itself and possibly unleash evil upon mankind. Kinky
Friedman's Great Psychedelic Armadillo Picnic (0739313037, $19.95) enjoys a reading by the
author
himself and provides a zany exploration of Texas culture and Austin's offbeat oddities. An
uncommon 'walk' in Austin is documented in a fun and lively story. Steve Berry's thriller
Romanov
Prophecy (0739314815, $29.95) enjoys L.J. Ganser's smooth rendition as it provides a novel of
espionage and political intrigue. Set in present-day Moscow, Miles finds himself shadowed by
henchmen across countries as he searches for a mysterious Russian in this cat-and-mouse
mystery.
A Christmas Story
Jean Shepherd
Books on Tape
PO Box 25122, Santa Ana, CA 92799-5112
073669644X $16.95 1-800-541-5525 www.library.booksontape.com
Now widely acknowledged as a modern Christmas season classic and which was originally a 1983
holiday film based on the childhood memories of author Jean Shepherd, A Christmas Story is now
available as a complete and unabridged audiobook (3 hours, 2 cassettes) superbly narrated by
Dick
Cavett. Enhanced with music and sound effects, the story of young Ralphie Parker's yearning for a
Red Ryder carbine-action, 200-shot range-model air rifle (and the obligatory warning about
risking
the shooting out of an eye) will prove entertaining nostalgia for we who are old enough to have
our
own Christmas memories of prize toys wanted under our own yuletide trees. Highly
Recommended!
Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
1-800-854-7859 www.brillianceaudio.com
There's no doubt about it: Brilliance simply excels in audio productions which are compelling
listens
for leisure listeners who want solid authors paired with equally solid narrators. Their line of audio
cds provides the best of both worlds. Especially recommended new arrivals include Lorenzo
Carcaterra's Paradise (1593559488, $26.95), a novel receiving veteran David Colacci's warm and
smooth voice as it tells of a simple kidnapping leading to uncommon evil, Dave Barry and Ridley
Pearson's Peter And The Starcatchers (159355978X, $29.95), enjoying Jim Dale's excellent and
evocative narrative style as it tells of an orphan boy and his new friend Molly who overcome
pirates
and thieves in a quest to keep the world safe from evil; Rochelle Krich's Grave Endings
(1593559445, $26.95), paired with Deanna Hurst's excellent dramatic approach which tells of a
philanthropist's murder and a mysterious locket; Ken Abraham and Daniel Hart's Prodigal Project
4:
Kings (1593551355, $21.95), with veteran narrator Dick Hill powerhousing the story of Azul
Dante, a controversial figure recovering from assassination attempts who may bring peace or
war
to a beleaguered world, Anne Perry's Shoulder The Sky (1593550545, $36.95), enjoying
Michael
Page's wonderfully evocative voice as it tells of the search for a sinister 'peacemaker' who plots to
reshape the world through murder; Jennifer Cruise's Crazy For You (1593559240, $26.95), with
veteran Sandra Burr lending quiet drama to the story of a woman leading a quiet life until a stray
dog changes her world, and Clive Cussler and Craig Dirgo's Sacred Stone (1596002409, $26.95),
enjoying J. Charles' excellent swift style as it tells of terrorist organizations seeking an ancient
power. Equally highly recommended are T. Jefferson Parker's California Girl (1590869737,
$36.95),
with Patrick Lawlor providing a powerful voice lending to the story of three brothers and a
brutality
which changes their lives; Stuart Woods' Prince Of Beverly Hills (159355-2181, $33.95), with
newcomer Guerin Barryproviding a wonderfully sensitive and clear voice capturing the story of a
brash detective's Hollywood snooping, Nora Roberts' Northern Lights (1596002-395, $26.95),
with
Gary Littman's warm voice telling of Nate Burke's sleuthing on the Alaskan frontier far from his
Baltimore roots; S.E. Hinton's Hawkes Harbor (1596001259, $29.95), with veteran Dick Hill
lending his power to the story of a petty criminal's redeeming encounter with a monster; John
case's
Murder Artist (15-93554451, $26.95), also receiving Hill's savvy and clear voice as it tells of a
father who struggles to save his children from a killer; Laurell K. Hamilton's Incubus Dreams
(1590862732, $38.95), a brilliant vampire/detective story fueled by Cynthia Holloway's powerful
voice as it tells of Anita Blake's obligations to both living and dead worlds; Margaret Truman's
Murder At Union Station (1593559348, $24.95), with newcomer Guerin Barry lending a firm and
leading voice to the story of a Union Station shooting, and Nora Roberts' Blue Dahlia
(1593556101,
$26.95), providing Susie Breck's warm and smooth voice to the story of a new love and a fight to
save it. All are extraordinary, powerful easy listens for leisure audiences.
Three Men On The Bummel
Jerome K. Jerome
Tantor Media
114 East Mill Rock Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
1400101018 $29.99 1-877-782-6867 www.tantor.com
Three Men On The Bummel is Jerome K. Jerome rollicking story of three late-Victorian
gentlemen
on a cycling tour in Germany's Black Forest. This long out of print comic classic of English
literature
is now finally available in a complete and unabridged audiobook format (6 CDs, 6 hours, 56
minutes) enhanced with a superb narration by David Case. School and community are encouraged
to
send for the free Tantor Media catalog for a complete listing of their unabridged literary classics
of
popular fiction.
The Souls Of Black Folk
W.E.B. DuBois
MasterBuy AudioBooks
PO Box 183, New York, NY 10009
0974208809 $44.99 1-212-217-0977
Complete and unabridged, W.E.B. DuBois seminal 1903 publication, The Souls Of Black Folk is
now available in an audiobook format (6 cassettes, 9 hours). This little book did more to shape
the
consciousness of African--Americans than any other and after a century, continues to hold the
status
of being a major work of both American literature. Superbly narrated by Warren Hazlittl and
enhanced with a piano accompaniment by Jim Popoulous, The Souls Of Black Folk remains a
seminal work and a recognized milestone with respect to the long and continuing struggle for
racial
equality and African-American dignity.
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949
1-800-972-6657 www.newworldlibrary.com
Two excellent new and unabridged audios provide song spiritual insights. Shakti Gawain's
Meditations (1577314778, $19.95) also benefits from Gawain's vision of inner discovery,
providing
a 3-cd set of guided meditations which focus on contacting your inner guide, discovering your
inner
child, expressing creativity and understanding the male/female inner being. Eckhart Tolle's Living
A
Life Of Inner Peace (1577314867, $17.95) is narrated by the author himself and provides one of
his
most moving talks on living a spiritually and emotionally satisfying life. As an introduction to his
techniques of achievement, it excels in a warm voice and clear instructions. And use his Stillness
Speaks Inspiration Deck: 50 Inspiration Cards (1577314662, $17.95) as an accompanying
reinforcement: each card provides spiritual guidance for daily inspiration.
The Interior Design Shelf
The New Decorating With Pictures
Stephanie Hoppen & Simon Upton
Bulfinch Press
1271 Avenue of Americas, NY, NY 10020
0821228668 $24.95 1-800-759-0190 www.bulfinchpress.com
Plenty of books provide advice on how to collect art and what to choose, but to few focus on
display techniques appropriate for the home. The New Decorating With Pictures: Collecting Art
And Photography And Displaying It In Your Home is the perfect item of choice for any who
would
collect art and photography and display it in a home, blending Simon Upton's fine color photo
examples with Stephanie Hoppen's survey of techniques and common challenges. Divided by
subject, chapters are arranged for quick consultation.
The Martial Arts Shelf
Secrets of Combat Jujutsu
D'Arcy Rahming
Modern Bujutsu, Inc.
1811 NW 51 Street, #2672, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
1886219079 $24.95 www.miyamaryu.org
Now in an updated and expanded third edition, Secrets Of Combat Jujutsu by Miyama Ryu
Combat
Jujutsu expert D'Arcy Rahming offers instructionally descriptive self-defense against violent
attack.
Enhanced with more than 700 step-by-step illustrations, as well as essays on the preliminaries of
practicing this particular form of the martial arts, Secrets Of Combat Jujutsu is an ideal and "user
friendly" manual for any aspiring martial arts practitioner. Also very highly recommended is the
companion "how to" instructional manual for students of the Miyama Ryu martial arts is D'Arcy
Rahming's Secrets Of Advanced Combat Jujutsu: 3rd Edition (1886219087, $29.95).
The Science Shelf
Viking Press
375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014
www.penguinputnam.com
It's hard to easily categorize Richard Panek's The Invisible Century (0670030740 $24.95), which
draws important links between Einstein, Freud and works that not only had science in common,
but
succeeded in changing a century. At once a biographical sketch and a survey of scientific
investigation methods, The Invisible Century tells how the works of both men juxtaposed and led
to
two wholly new fields of science which changed their century: cosmology and psychoanalysis. An
excellent series of connections between science and culture is drawn. David Ulin's Myth Of Solid
Ground (0670033235, $24.95) is another excellent treatise on earthquakes: it takes both a
personal
and cultural journey through the behavior of earthquakes and the world of earthquake prediction
science, bypassing the largely geological focus of past books to create a layperson's survey of the
realities of earthquakes. From an analysis of the lunatic fringe of earthquake predictors who have
arisen with various analysis methods to researchers and geologists some of whom believe
earthquakes literally communicate with one another through a process of stress realignment The
Myth Of Solid Ground holds an approach unique in the genre.
Beasts Of Eden
David Rains Wallace
University of California Press
2120 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94720
0520237315 $24.95 www.ucpress.edu
Evolution is typically discussed in terms of human evolution with a bow to the animal kingdom,
so
David Rains Wallace's Beasts Of Eden for the college-level science student is particularly
recommended as an intriguing survey of extinct mammals. Mammals first evolved about the same
time as dinosaurs: Beasts Of Eden covers not only the recognized fossils of past animals long
gone,
but presents a most intriguing survey of speculators and scientists who have surmised the
mammals
which must have been. Chapters are filled with palentological discussions, surveys of monographs
and research studies providing radically different theories on mammal evolution and extinction,
and
social and political attacks on scientist speculations. An intriguing, revealing guide.
Sky Phenomena
Norman Davidson
Lindisfarne Books
One Union Square West, Suite 201, New York, NY 10003
158420026X $25.00 www.steinerbooks.org
Sky Phenomena: A Guide To Naked-Eye Observation Of The Stars is a well written guide by
Norman Davidson for the nonspecialist general reader seeking to observing the wonders of the
heavens without the expense of elaborate or expensive telescopes. Individual chapters expertly
cover
various stars and constellations, the moon, eclipses, the planets, the Copernican revolution,
comets
and meteors, the southern hemisphere sky, and so much more. Appendices round out the simple
guidelines and black-and-white diagrams with technical data, reference charts of astronomical
symbols, star maps for observers at the equator, and much more. A superb guidebook for anyone
who enjoys gazing at the heavens, Sky Phenomena is enthusiastically recommended for personal,
school, and community library Astromony reference collections.
The Math Explorer
Jefferson Hane Weaver
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228
1591021375 $21.00 1-800-421-0351 www.prometheusbooks.com
If it's a stress-free survey of the math world which is needed, look no further than Jefferson Hane
Weaver's The Math Explorer:a Journey Through The Berauty Of Mathematics. Specifically
designed
with non-specialist general readers in mind, The Math Explorer provides a 'walking tour' to math
which is geared to no particular knowledge base, and offers creative and fun coverages of all the
basics, from real and imaginary numbers to vectors, chance and more. History weaves through the
math focus and provides a satisfying diverse tone lending to browsing and even enjoyment. Highly
recommended, especially for math-allergic adults!
Understanding The Universe From Quarks To The Cosmos
Don Lincoln
World Scientific Publishing Company
1060 Main Street, Suite 202, River Edge, NJ 07661
9812387056 $28.00 www.worldscientific.com
Knowledgably written Don Lincoln (an experimental physicist and staff member of the world's
premier particle physics laboratory), Understanding The Universe From Quarks To The Cosmos
provides the nonspecialist general reader with a fascinating and informative introduction to the
complex world of quarks, leptons, and the forces that govern particle physics. Written especially
to
introduce lay readers to subatomic mysteries, Understanding The Universe From Quarks To The
Cosmos discusses the Big Bang, known and proven theories, suspected hypothesese that have yet
to
be firmly established, cutting-edge discussions of modern particle physics experiments, and much
more. Black-and-white diagrams help illustrate the amazing ideas presented with a minimum of
mathematics and a maximum of awe.
Greenwood Press
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
www.greenwood.com
Two college-level collections by Judith A. Bazler in the Greenwood Press "Science Resources in
the
Electronic Age" series cover resources in the electronic age for college-level users. Biology
Resources In The Electronic Age (1573563803, $49.95) and Chemistry Resources In The
Electronic
Age (157356379X, $49.95) each present reviwes of hundreds of the most reliable
subject-oriented
web sites. Each listing discusses the appropriate grade level of the site, its accuracy and
usefulness,
and hints for how to get the most out of the site, with a summary of the best places on the web
including science museums, career centers, suppliers and more. Each book is packed with both
pros
and cons of sites, from notes on slow loading or overly complex sites to the complete
science-based
resources of the site's founder. Excellent reference tools for high school and college science
collections, loaded with sites sure to be lasting.
The Great Betrayal: Fraud In Science
Horace Freeland Judson
Harcourt
15 East 26th Street, New York NY 10010
0151008779 $28.00 1-800-543-1918
Science as a discipline is not immune to fraud, as Horace Freeland Judson demonstrates in his
study
The Great Betrayal: Fraud In Science. Judson is the former director of the center for History of
Recent Science: his background lends to his survey of dozens of cases where scientific fraud and
aberrant scientists have threatened the very reliability and foundations of the scientific process.
Chapters chart cases of scientific self-government and cases which came to light, examining
events,
causes, and resolution processes.
The Illustrated Longitude
Dava Sobel & William H.H. Andrews
Walker & Company
435 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014
0802775934 $22.95 www.walkerbooks.com
An lively display of words and images chart the quest to solve the greatest scientific problem of
the
18th century: determining how a captain could pinpoint his ship's location at sea. Before the
achievement of longitude, many ship was lost or wrecked due to lack of course. Governments
even
established prizes to help encourage the development of a device or method for such use but it
was
John Harrison who built an actual clock that told perfect time at sea, creating a world of sea
clocks
and mapping devices to solve some of the problems of navigation. An involving, revealing science
history emerges.
The Mythology/Folklore Shelf
Once Upon A Hex
Dennis Boyer
Badger Books Inc.
PO Box 192, Oregon, WI 53575
1932542094 $16.95 www.amazon.com
Once Upon A Hex: A Spiritual Ecology Of The Pennsylvania Germans is an anthology of folklore
combining ghost stories from Germany's Rhine valley, Switzerland's pastoral cantons, and
France's
Alsace, as tales from these and more places can be found among the Pennsylvania Germans, also
popularly known as the "Pennsylvania Dutch." Tales of supernatural terror, hauntings, revenge of
the dead upon the living and more make for spooky and captivating reading, sure to keep one
awake
late at night! An engaging collection that is sure to prompt the reader to wonder how much of the
mystical elements stem from the imagination.
Werewolves And Shapeshifters
Darren Zenko
Ghost House Books
Lone Pine Publishing (dist.)
1808 B. Street NW, Suite 140, Auburn, Washington 98001
1894877535 $10.95 1-800-661-9017 www.ghostbooks.net
Werewolves And Shapeshifters is an anthology of worldwide folklore tales, skillfully adapted to
the
written page by Darren Zenko and showcasing a stunning variety mythical lore about humans who
can transform into beasts. From Zeus' transformation of a sinful king into a wolf-man, to the
Native
American legend of the murderous wendigo, to a seductive dolphin-man of the Amazon, a
wolf-creature terrorizing rural France, and much more, Werewolves And Shapeshifters is a special
boon to horror and occult readers keenly interested in the many legends surrounding werebeasts.
A
most entertaining and fantastic anthology.
The Sports Shelf
Going Pro
Donald C. Moss
Crooked Island Publishing, Inc.
15030 Ventura Blvd., Suite 19-850, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
0974726001 $19.95 www.buygoingpro.com
Going Pro: Scholarships, Student Athletes And The Money is the testimony of a professional
journalist who decided to search out the truth concerning the efforts, the successes, the failings,
and
the odds of student athletes striving to turn pro. His revelations are ominous - in the words of one
of
his interviewed subjects, with proper training and preparation, a student athlete has greater odds
of
one day owning a professional team than playing on one. Going Pro reveals the viciously
competitive and even corrupt side of high school and college sports recruitment, from false birth
certificates used to give kids can have an age advantage over others in their league, to how the
shady practice of fudging athlete's grades hurts not only the school and the students who work for
their grades, but especially the athletes themselves - who are later severely hampered in the real
world due to their lack of education. Stressing that there will always be those who seek to exploit
student athletes for fanaticism or for profit, and that a good education is not only vital - it is the
safety net for our children's future, Going Pro is an absolutely compelling read cover to cover,
packed with anecdotes, statistics, and the cold hard truth about youth sports. An absolute
"must-read" for high school students dreaming of becoming a sports professionals and their
families.
Game Of My Life
Dave Buscema
Sports Publishing Inc.
804 North Neil St., Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820
1582618518 $24.95 1-877-424-2665 www.SportsPublishingLLC.com
Game Of My Life: 20 Stories Of Yankees Baseball brings together personal testimonies of 20 of
the
greatest Yankees baseball players. In their own words, big names such as Yogi Berra, Phil
Rizzuto,
Reggie Jackson and more tell of the tension, the severe training, the little frustrations and the
indefinable rewards that come with life in professional sports. Black-and-white photographs
pepper
this superb giftbook for baseball fans in general, and Yankees fan especially.
Making The Time
Stuart Tinney
Blackwell Publishing
350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148
1405102926 $39.99 1-800-216-2522 www.blackwellpublishing.com
Written by Olympic gold medalist Stuart Tinney, Making The Time: An Expert Guide To
Cross-Country Riding is a primer intended for all cross-country horse riders and enthusiasts of the
sport, from beginner to advanced level. Solid information on the necessary equipment for horse
and
rider, walking the course, riding cross country safely and efficiently, advised training, the types,
strengths, and weaknesses of various horses, and much more fill Making The Time.
Black-and-white
photographs illustrate the methodical, easy-to-understand basics of everything from how to jump
various fences to keeping one's balance on a curve to keeping oneself and one's horse properly fit
and much more. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the field.
The Money/Finance Shelf
Manufactured Home Financing
Tony Evans
Van der Plas Publications
1282 7th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
1892495457 $14.95 1-877-353-1207
Loan officer Tony Evans puts his years of experience to the printed page in Manufactured Home
Financing, a straightforward guide to getting the best possible deal in financing one's
manufactured
home. Individual chapters address the advantages of manufactured housing, how to interact with
dealers and salespeople, the ins and outs of financing loans, what to do after the loan closes,
important forms and documents to be aware of, and much more. An excellent resource offering
insight into a little-known, government-sponsored program meant to help middle-income people
achieve the dream of owning a nice home.
Plan Your Estate
Denis Clifford & Cora Jordan
Nolo Press
950 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
1413300731 $44.99 1-800-955-4775 www.nolo.com
Now in a newly updated and expanded seventh edition, Plan Your Estate is a resource provided
by
attorneys Denis Clifford and Cora Jordan which is packed from cover to cover with everything
anyone needs to know to ensure their worldly goods are promptly willed to loved ones. Written in
no-nonsense terms that the non-specialist general reader can readily grasp, individual chapters
clearly address wills, how to avoid probate, living trusts, property-control trusts, naming
guardians
for children and leaving property to children, estate taxes, living wills, how to reduce estate taxes,
and much, much more. Especially recommended for individuals who own a business or who have
children from a former marriage, Plan Your Estate is a "must-have", "do-it-yourself" legal
resource,
which is applicable to all American states except for Louisiana. Even those who prefer to let a
professional handle the whole process of estate planning would be well served to read Plan Your
Estate cover to cover, before stepping into an attorney's office where time is money and the clock
is
running.
Rivers Of Revenue
Kristin Zhivago
Smokin' Donut
PO Box 37, Jamestown, RI 02835-0037
0974917907 $24.95 1-877-474-8738
Written by a worldside speaker with 35 years of experience in the business of the bottom line,
Rivers
Of Revenue: What To Do When The Money Stops Flowing is a no-nonsense business and career
guide to coping with lean times. From learning how to tap into the five layers of buyer desire, to
marketing and selling products of light, medium, or heavy scrutiny, to determining the right price
to
charge and much more, Rivers Of Revenue is a fountain of solid practical advice to maximizing
one's
profit and building a sustainable customer base. Especially recommended for small business
owners
in today's turbulent economic times.
The Environmental Studies Shelf
Burning Rage Of A Dying Planet
Craig Rosebraugh
Lantern Books
One Union Square West, Suite 201, New York, NY 10003
1590560647 $20.00 www.lanternbooks.com
Written by a spokesperson for the Earth Liberation Front from its inception in 1997 to September
2001, Burning Rage Of A Dying Planet: Speaking For The Earth Liberation Front presents the
viewpoint of an organization that uses economic sabotage to inflict financial losses on individuals,
corporations and governments that, in the ELF's view, place monetary wealth ahead of the natural
environment. In February 2002, the FBI declared the ELF to be the largest and most active
US-based terrorist group, even though ELF's operations have never claimed a single human life.
Burning Rage Of A Dying Planet describes the ELF's history and ideology, scrutinizes the the
short
and long-term benefits and drawbacks of using violence, and presents a vision of the future of the
environmental movement - as well as an American democracy increasingly threatened by the
so-called Patriot Act. A sharply worded yet highly literate manifesto, and a must-read for anyone
seeking to better understand the ELF's point of view - whether out of sympathy for its goals or
antipathy toward its means.
The Civil War Shelf
Civil War And Revolution On The Rio Grande Frontier
Jerry Thompson & Lawrence T. Jones III
Texas State Historical Association
c/o The University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station D0901, Austin, TX 78712-0332
0876112017 $39.95 1-800-687-8132
Civil War And Revolution On The Rio Grande Frontier: A Narrative And Photographic History is
the story of the bloody fighting that erupted in Zapata Country only days after the shots fired at
Fort
Sumter initiated the American Civil War. Featuring more than 125 vintage images taken by a
skilled
Prussian photographer Louis de Planque and his followers, Civil War And Revolution On The Rio
Grande Frontier is a captivating illustrated history that relates the deadly toll of war. It covers not
only the Civil War itself, but the guerilla fighting that continued long after the official end of the
war,
and the murderous raids and mercenary armies that pillaged both sides of the border, as well as
the
"justice" that would sometimes amount to indiscriminate hanging. A highly recommended
contribution to American history and reference shelves.
77th New York Volunteers
Robert F. Morrow, Jr.
White Mane Publishing Company
PO Box 152 , Shippenburg PA 17257
1572493526 $29.95 1-888-948-6263 www.whitemane.com
77th New York Volunteers: "Sojering" In The VI Corps is a complete and meticulously
researched
history of one of the most respected units of the Union Army. Also known as the Bemis Heights
Regiment, it was organized by Congressman James McKean from recruits principally drawn from
Essex, Fulton, and Saratoga counties. Leaving for the battlefront on Thanksgiving Day, 1861, the
77th New York Volunteers were to see action in Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg,
Spotsylvania, Fort Steadman, Appomattox, and more than 46 other civil war battlefields both
major
and minor, tactical and strategic. Author Robert Morrow deftly personalizes this history with
firsthand accounts of representative members of what became an enduring military brotherhood of
men who came together after war's end for fifty annual reunions. No dedicated Civil War Studies
collection or supplemental reading list would be complete without the addition of Robert
Morrow's
77th New York Volunteers: "Sojering" In The VI Corps.
The Christmas Shelf
A Christmas Treasury
Christian Birmingham, illustrator
Running Press
125 South Twenty-Second Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-4399
0762421517 $16.95 1-800-345-5359
This Running Press edition of A Christmas Treasury: The Heirloom Edition is a fantastic
picturebook filled cover to cover with classic Christmas carols and short stories, and ornamented
with a built-in golden angel bookmark on a yellow ribbon. The beautiful full-color illustrations by
Christian Birmingham fairly resonate with holiday warmth and cheer, while the timeless tales
reawken the spirit of faith, hope, and love. A superb storybook and read-aloud book to share with
the whole family, A Christmas Treasury is a simply wonderful gift with which to celebrate this
beloved holiday season.
The Essential Christmas Cookbook
Lovoni Walker
Lone Pine Publishing
1808 B St., NW, #140. Auburn WA 98001
1551055163 $16.95 1-800-518-3541 www.lonepinepublishing.com
Enhanced with the color photography of Merle Prosofsky and featuring more than eighty
Christmas
culinary classics updated for the modern kitchen, The Essential Christmas Cookbook by food
consultant, magazine writer, and restaurant cooking stylist Lovoni Walker is the perfect for the
novice chef seeking to grace the holiday dining table with truly memorable fare. From Sweet Chili
Chicken Skewers with Lime Aioli; Creamy Roasted Yam Soup; Lamb and Red Wine Braise; and
Smoked Cheese Mashed Potatoes; to Orange Salad with Pine Nut Vinaigrette; Cauliflower
Broccoli
Bake with Garlic Crumbs; Christmas Pudding with Two Sauces; and Pumpkin Tart with a Ginger
Crust, The Essential Christmas Cookbook offers even the more experienced cook with delightful
new recipes to please any palate and satisfy any appetite.
Christmas Favorites
Mary Ann Crouch & Jan Stedman
The Wimmer Companies, Inc.
4650 Shelby Air Dr, Memphis, TN 38118
0961377003 $6.95 1-800-548-2537 wimmerco.com
Christmas Favorites: The Holiday Handbook is a spiral bound collection of not only favorite
Christmas recipes, but also a wide variety of fun and festive holiday projects that the whole
household can enjoy participating in. From Christmas Tree care and decoration tips, to making a
pom pom bow or an herb and spice wreath, the extra treats round out the mouth-watering recipes
such as Lemon-Turkey Bake, Frozen Caramel-Peach Delight, Light and Luscious Ice Box Pie and
more. An easy-to-follow treasury featuring simple instructions, Christmas Favorites is sure to
bring
delight and delicacies with a minimum of fuss to holiday gatherings.
The Social Issues Shelf
Taming Intractable Conflicts
Chester A. Crocker, et al.
United States Institute of Peace Press
1200 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
1929223552 $14.95 www.usip.org
The collaborative effort of Chester A. Crocker, Fen Osler Hampson and Pamela Aall, Taming
Intractable Conflicts: Mediation In The Hardest Cases is a resource written by expert mediators
and
social scientists, persuasively arguing that even the most stubborn conflicts are not immune to
mediation - if the mediator knows what to do and how to do it. Explicitly spelling out what is vital
to make peace stick and what is a recipe for disaster - for example, the absolute necessity of
hammering out a framework of negotiation or a declaration of principles, in addition to
maintaining
a secure home base, being on guard for peace spoilers, setting a realistic timetable for
disarmament,
and a solid sequence for which core issues fueling the conflict will be addressed - Taming
Intractable
Conflicts is a guide forged from realism and worldwide experience. Scrutinizing conflicts from the
Rwandan genocide to violence in Ireland, wars in Afghanistan, turbulence in Sri Lanka and much
more, Taming Intractable Conflicts grounds its principle in the lessons of history itself, especially
twentieth-century history. An absolute must-read for anyone with a personal or professional
interest
in global diplomacy and peacemaking.
What Are Old People For?
William H. Thomas, M.D.
VanderWyk & Burnham
PO Box 2789, Acton, MA 01720
1889242209 $24.95 www.VandB.com
What Are Old People For? How Elders Will Save The World is a revolutionary resource of ideas
presented by professional geriatrician William H. Thomas, M.D. Stressing the importance of
learning
to enjoy what aging has to offer, the need to replace today's nursing homes with positive
alternatives
so that elders need not fear institutionalization, suggestions for creating Green Houses where
older
people can live together intentionally, and recommending steps to build a society where aging,
longevity, and the wisdom of the elderly are used to build an improved life for people of all ages,
What Are Old People For? is a "must-read" in today's era when people are living longer than ever
before. A keenly inspired look into the failings on an individual and cultural level that need to be
rectified, as well as speculations upon the meaning of aging itself and practical applications to
improve quality of life.
Our Drink
Chris Volkmann & Toren Volkmann
Elton-Wolf Publishing
2505 Second Avenue, Suite 515, Seattle, Washington 98121
1586191063 $19.95 www.ourdrink.com
Our Drink: Detoxifying The Perfect Family is the personal testimony of a mother and son, and the
son's struggle with alcoholism. The first time she learned of her son's sickness was when he
telephoned her, just a year out of college and having served the Peace Corps, with news that he'd
checked himself into an alcoholism rehabilitation program. Yet the seeds of his addiction had
begun
long ago; he was binge drinking as early as high school, and managed to keep his worsening
dependency hidden from not only his parents, but also himself. In his own words, "I thought the
problem with being alcoholic was you just drank a lot. I did that just fine and things were great.
No
one ever said, 'Dude, you're gonna start losing your money, your memory, and above all, your
longevity and tolerance... and when you stop a mean bender you're going to be a fevering, shaky,
paranoid, halfwit for a day or two who can't think, sleep, even relax or eat until withdrawals are
over...' That page of my D.A.R.E. book must have been ripped out." A gripping, raw, and
absolute
testimony, highly recommended as an educational tool to show young people the dangers of
alcohol
and to reveal to parents how easy it is to miss the warning signs.
The Military Shelf
War North Of 80
Wilhelm Dege
University of Calgary Press
2500 University Drive, N.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
087081768X $49.95 1-800-565-3770 www.uofcpress.com
War North Of 80: The Last German Arctic Weather Station Of World War II is the firsthand
account of Wilhelm Dege, leader of the last of the weather stations set up in the farthest reaches
of
the Arctic during World War II. It was not until well after the death of Hitler and the end of his
regime that the Allies sent a ship northward to retrieve Dege and his crew, making their team the
last
German troops to surrender. War North Of 80 presents a skillfully rendered English translation of
Dege's journal, enhanced with appendices on the post-war careers of the men who faced the harsh
rigors of the Arctic alongside Dege. A profoundly fascinating insight into a little-known aspect of
World War II military history.
Blood And Iron
C. G. Sweeting
Brassey's, Inc.
22841 Quicksilver Dr., Dulles, VA 20166
1574887963 $35.00 1-800-775-2518 www.brasseyinc.com
Blood And Iron: The German Conquest Of Sebastopol by C. G. Sweeting (military historian and
former curator at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum) focuses the pivotal and
bloody
battles for control of the Crimea peninsula and the port of Sebastopol in 1941 and 1942. Fought
with German forces at the height of their power, the struggle for the world's most strongly
fortified
port city and the home of the Soviet Black Sea fleet resulted in what was to be the last major
German victory of the war when the captured the city in 1942. Soon afterwards, the battle for
Stalingrad was to undermine the German triumph as the momentum of war along the Eastern
Front
between German and Soviet forces was to irrevocably shift back into the Russians favor. Visually
enhanced with more than a hundred vintage photographs and other illustrations, Blood And Iron
is
informed and informative reading. Also very highly recommended as additions to Military Studies
library collections are C. G. Sweeting's earlier military studies: Hitler's Personal Pilot: The Life
And
Times Of Hans Baur and Hitler's Squadron: The Fuhrer's Personal Aircraft And Transport Union,
1933-45.
Voices From The Front
Frank Schaeffer
Carroll & Graf
c/o Avalon Publishing Group
245 W. 17th St, 11th fl, NY, NY 10011
078671462X $25.00 1-800-788-3123
Compiled and edited by Frank Schaeffer, Voices From The Front: Letters Home From America's
Military Family is an anthology of letters from American soliders, sailors, airmen, and Marines
currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. A deeply serious portrayal of the human side of war,
including many missives written under stressful or harrowing circumstances, Voices from the
Front
is an outspoken collection of those who lay their lives on the line for the sake of their country, in
their own words. Highly recommended and timely reading, Voices From The Front is a welcome
contribution to Military Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Sea Of Sharks
Elmer Renner & Ken Birks
Naval Institute Press
291 Wood Road, Annapolis, MD 21402
159114714X $28.95 1-800-233-8764 www.navalinstitute.org
Sea Of Sharks is the true story of a Marine Corps veteran who served as a radio operator in the
Pacific theater of war during World War II, and the occupation of Japan. Yet Sea Of Sharks is not
a
saga of the war itself, but rather of a handful of men caught in the grip of one of the worst
typhoons
in recorded history, off the coast of Okinawa. Their Navy minesweeper was unable to withstand
the
fury of nature, and the author and eight others barely escaped on a raft. Not only did they have to
weather the horrific storm, but afterward, they endured days of hunger, thirst, shark attacks, and
despair. Lives were lost to the all-encompassing sea, to the ruthlessness of sharp-toothed sea
predators, and to the onset of delusion and madness. The rescue of the survivors could not begin
heal the lasting scars of the ordeal, now put to paper years after the fact. A harrowing and
horrifying
true story, that also raises keen questions as to why the service was so quick to write off the
survivors as dead, leaving their rescue to blind chance.
Hellcats
John C. Ferguson
State House Press
McMurray Station, Box 637, Abilene, TX 79697-0637
188051088X $16.95 1-800-421-3378
Written by a military historian and marine corps veteran who served in Operation Desert Storm,
Hellcats: The 12th Armored Division In World War II is the fascinating true story of the 12th
Armored Division during World War II, from its training on the plains of West Texas to its initial
action, the liberation of Nazi death camps and victory. An eye-opening account drawn from
interviews and secondary sources alike, illustrated with vintage black-and-white photographs and
rounded out appendices detailing a chronology, lists of those left behind, overseas wartime
assignments and more. A superb addition to military history and reference shelves.
Fearsome Battle
Robert Rogge
Camroc Press, LLC
PO Box 801, Llano, TX 78643
0975450352 $16.95 www.camrocpress.com
Fearsome Battle: With The Canadian Army In World War II Europe is the gripping true memoir
of
Robert Rogge, a 22-year-old American volunteer who served with the Canadian Army during the
perilous era of the second world war. Robert personally participated in the assault on Normandy
on
D-Day, and survived eleven months in the thick of battle until the war's end. Vividly graphic
(almost
to the point of disturbing) in portraying hand-to-hand combat, artillery bombardment, and the sad,
sometimes gruesome job of picking up the dead after the fighting settled, Fearsome Battle is a
candid and informative picture of the horrors the Greatest Generation endured to protect the
world
against Nazi ambitions and fascist intentions. Highly recommended reading and a welcome
addition
to the growing library of World War II memoirs and autobiographies.
The Photography Shelf
Candida Hofer: Architecture Of Absence
Constance W. Glenn, et al.
Aperture
20 East 23rd Street, NY, NY 10010-4463
1931788480 $35.00 1-800-929-2323 www.aperture.org
The collaborative work of Constance W. Glenn, Mary-Kay Lombino, and Virginia Heckert,
Candida
Hofer: Architecture Of Absence is a spectacular full-color monograph featuring the photos of
Candida Hofer, who has taken snapshots of cultural centers such as libraries, museums, theaters,
cafes, waiting rooms, universities, and churches for over thirty years. The images reveal structures
created to gather, organize, and perpetuate human purpose. An introductory essay guides the
reader
through the photographer's intent and efforts in capturing such locations on film, but the majority
of
Candida Hofer: Architecture Of Absence is simply devoted to the sweeping images themselves -
empty of people at the time the picture is taken, yet showing rows of seats or broad hallways just
waiting to be filled. This is an exceptional and welcome addition to architectural as well as
photography collections.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Yann-Brice Dherbier & Pierre-Henri Verlhac
Phaidon Press
180 Varick Street, 14th fl, NY, NY 10014
0714844683 $19.95 www.phaidon.com
John Fitzgerald Kennedy: A Life In Pictures is an impressive photographic gallery and the
collaborative effort of Yann-Brice Dherbier and Pierre-Henri Verlhac in celebration of JFK. Very
little text is present; almost all of John Fitzgerald Kennedy: A Life in Pictures is dedicated to
allowing the black-and-white and color photographs speak for themselves, with only a brief
introduction leading into the compilation and a quick byline for each image to clarify the
photograph's setting and the people it depicts. A visual treasury, moving to page through and
recommended for any truly interested in seeing President Kennedy's life revealed, from early years
to
his untimely death.
Whispered Prayers
Stephen R. Harrison
Mandala Publishing
17 Paul Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903
0966726111 $59.95 1-800-688-2218 www.mandala.org
Featuring a foreword by His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and expertly compiled by
Stephen
R. Harrison, Whispered Prayers: Portraits And Prose Of Tibetans In Exile is a moving anthology
of
black-and-white photographs and the brief true stories of men and women who were forced out of
Tibet due to the brutal Chinese occupation and cultural suppression of their homeland. The
resiliance of the human spirit when confronted by unspeakable oppression is a resounding theme,
and the images convey the pathos of having to strike out from one's home and find a new destiny
lest
one's life end in murder or worse. Whispered Prayers is confidently recommended as a powerful
and
vivid testimony of enduring faith, and of cherishing nonviolent traditions despite immense
personal
and communal suffering.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
An Intelligent Person's Guide To Religion
John Haldane
Duckworth /IPM
22841 Quicksilver Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
0715628674 $21.95 1-800-758-3756 www.ducknet.co.uk
Philosophy professor John Haldane presents An Intelligent Person's Guide To Religion, a quite
scholarly and informative discussion that strives to clarify exactly what atheists deny and theists
believe. Individual chapters address the fundamental cosmic questions of death, the meaning of
life,
value and purpose to existence, the implications of history, the doubting philosophers and more all
as applying to religion. An evenhanded treatment, An Intelligent Person's Guide To Religion
provides an excellent starting point and reference for theological debate and is highly
recommended
for its literate, sensitive, and matter-of-fact treatment of passionately charged subjects.
Keeping Spiritual Balance As We Grow Older
Molly Srode & Bernie Srode
Skylight Paths Publishing
Sunset Farms Offices, Route 4, PO Box 237, Woodstock, VT 05091
1594730423 $16.99 1-800-962-4544 www.skylightpaths.com
Collaboratively compiled and organized by Molly and Bernie Srode, Keeping Spiritual Balance As
We Grow Older is an anthology of 65 ways to creatively use prayer and the power of spirit to
preserve meaning in one's life post-retirement. From the power of new year's resolutions,
preserving
one's faith while confronting crisis, to creating a spiritual holiday for oneself when needed and
more,
Keeping Spiritual Balance As We Grow Older is a powerful life and soul-affirming book that
stresses the need for God in each phase of human existence. Sample affirmations and devotions
round out the brief vignettes of personal faith and testimony that make Keeping Spiritual Balance
As
We Grow Older as meaningful a read whether read through all at once or simply browsed through
a
bit at a time.
God & Science
Richard L. Thompson
Govardhan Hill Publishing
PO Box 1920, Alachua, Florida 32616-1920
0963530992 $12.95 www.godandscience.net
God & Science is an anthology of brief essays by expert mathematician and investigator into East
Indian cosmology and spirituality Richard L. Thompson. Addressing the seemingly intractible rift
between religious and scientific views by exploring connections between modern science and the
Vaishnava tradition of India, a belief system based on monotheistic philosophies that in turn share
common traits with Judeo-Christian thought. Each short essay offers a gleam of insight into the
old
conflict of ideas, from the question of whether Eve existed to the mysteries of consciousness,
paradoxes of time and space and more. A fascinating tour of the borders of the mystical and the
analytical, offering revelations to both sides.
Music Of The Sky
Patrick Laude & Barry McDonald
World Wisdom
1501 East Hillside Drive, Bloomington, IN 47401
0941532453 $16.95 www.worldwisdom.com
Collaboratively compiled and organized by Patrick Laude and Barry McDonald, Music Of The
Sky:
An Anthology Of Spiritual Poetry is a compilation of heartfelt verses from a vast diversity of
authors, embracing spirituality from Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, and Native American
traditions. A meaningful anthology that reverberates with reverence for God, and the value of the
transcendent human spirit, Music Of The Sky is a collection to set one's mind and soul at ease.
Music Of The Sky offers readers a highly recommended and insightful reflection upon values
which
far transcend individual desires and greed.
The Native American Shelf
Making Native American Hunting, Fighting, And Survival Tools
Monte Burch
The Lyons Press
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437
159228020X $24.95 1-800-836-0510 www.lyonspress.com
Making Native American Hunting, Fighting, And Survival Tools is the definitive instructional
guide
to making Native American tools and weapons. Author Monte Burch takes the reader through all
the steps of the basic flint knapping of arrowheads and scrapers to the most complex decorating
and
finishing techniques of painting and fletching. Of special interest are the chapters dedicated to
materials, tools, and the workplace. Readers will learn how to make digging tools, axes, knives,
spear points, arrowheads, baskets, harpoons, fish traps, blow guns, tomahawks, traps, lances,
shields, and so much more. Enhanced throughout with photographs and line illustrations, Making
Native American Hunting, Fighting, And Survival Tools will make an enduringly popular addition
to
any personal, academic or community library's Native American Studies Collections and is
especially
recommended reading for survivalists, authors of western novels seeking authenticity in their
history
backgrounds, and students of Native American history and artifacts.
The Railroading Shelf
How To Build & Detail Model Railroad Scenes
Lou Sassi
Kalmbach Publishing Company
PO Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187
0890245770 $21.95 1-800-533-6644 www.kalmbachbooks.com
How To Build & Detail Model Railroad Scenes is a hobby and crafting guide by model
railroading
expert Lou Sassi with a specific focus upon creating the most realistic and nostalgic scenes
reasonably possible for a memorable model railroad set. Over 200 full-color photographs and
step-by-step instructions walk the reader through how to add intricate detail to models depicting
small family farms, suburban neighborhoods, mobile home parks, lawns and landscaping,
roadways
and sidewalks, and more. The text spares no detail for creating life-like miniature replicas,
including
recommended store-bought materials and suppliers who sell them. How To Build & Detail Model
Railroad Scenes is a "must-have" resource book for the truly dedicated model railroad
enthusiast.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
Toward A Jewish Theology Of Liberation
Susannah Heschel
Baylor University Press
One Bear Place, #97363, Waco, TX 76798
1932792007 $34.95 1-800-710-3217 www.baylorpress.com
Now in an updated and expanded third edition, Toward A Jewish Theology Of Liberation is a
clarion call to reconsider commonly held assumptions regarding Jewish identity and politics.
Knowledgably written by Susannah Heschel (a professor of American and Jewish studies),
Toward
A Jewish Theology Of Liberation is as timely in the post-September 11th world as it was when it
was first published in 1987. Susannah Herschel stresses the connection between the Holocaust
and
contemporary oppressed communities from the Third World, exhorting that Jews and Christians
cannot allow anti-Semitism to become an excuse to deny solidarity with oppressed peoples of any
race or faith - whether African, Asian, Latin American, or Palestinian. Also groundbreaking in its
call to unite against Jews and Christians against idolatry - represented today by obsessions for
personal affluence, national security, and ethnic survival - Toward A Jewish Theology Of
Liberation
is a powerful and transcendent work of Judaic philosophy and contemporary theology.
The Parenting Shelf
Feng Shui For The Nursery
Debra Keher
Andrews & McMeel
4520 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
0740746782 $9.95 1-800-851-8923
Feng Shui For The Nursery by feng shui expert Debra Keher is a simple guidebook to applying
ancient Chinese principles of harmony, organization, coloring and positive mood-setting to a
nursery
room. Written in plain and simple terms for the beginner, Feng Shui For The Nursery covers what
colors to use, where to position the crib, the magic of mirrors, balancing the five elements in one's
furnishings, and more. A direct, easy-to-follow source of ideas and well-meaning guidelines,
especially for parents who distrust the common habit of simply slathering the nursery in blue or
pink.
The Nautical Shelf
The Biggest Boat I Could Afford
Lee Hughes
Sheridan House Inc.
145 Palisade Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
1574091921 $19.95 1-888-743-7425 www.sheridanhouse.com
The Biggest Boat I Could Afford is the true story of one man's determination to pursue his dream,
sailing solo 2500 miles along the east coast of the United States in a 16-foot dinghy. With a
simple
3.3. HP engine and a pair of sails, but lacking a cabin, galley, bunk, head or electricity, this little
boat
- named the Wanderer - would take him on an unforgettable adventure that compensated in
character what it lacked in comfort. An enthralling true story of becoming a sailor and conquering
one's fears - the hard way.
Chasing Dreamtime
Neva Sullaway
Brookview Press
901 Western Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033
0970764928 $15.95 www. brookviewpress.com
Chasing Dreamtime: A Sea-Going Hitchhiker's Journey Through Memory And Myth is the
memoir
of a woman who, after survivng college and a disastrous marriage in 1975, attempted to sail
around
the world and had her plans abruptly crushed when she was arrested for a visa violation, hunted
by
sharks, held at knifepoint, and stricken with tropical fever. She pursued her journey despite
multiple
brushes with death, sailing the seas and even pedaling a "pushbike" 2,000 kilometers along
Australia's coastline, and encountered a stunning glimpse of the Aboriginal concept of Dreamtime.
A
truly captivating memoir filled with love of the sea, and a profound account of one woman's
determination to survive and make sense of her life in spite of cruelty and hardship.
The Self-Help Shelf
Five Steps For Overcoming Fear And Self-doubt
Wyatt Webb
Hay House, Inc.
PO Box 5100, Carlsbad, CA 92018-5100
140190257X $14.95 1-800-654-5126 www.hayhouse.com
Five Steps For Overcoming Fear And Self-Doubt: Journey Into Present Moment Time is a
straightforward self-help guide to taking back control of one's life from the ominous press of
negative emotions. It walks the reader through the steps of acknowledging fear and self-doubt,
quantifying it, imagining the worst-case scenario, gathering support and confronting the
perception
to dissipate the fear, and celebration. Individual personal testimonies add insight to the practical
wisdom of Five Steps For Overcoming Fear And Self-Doubt. The text and duotone illustrations
are
printed in orange ink on white paper, presumably to symbolize the sunrise.
The Hunting/Fishing Shelf
Western Mayfly Hatches From The Rockies To The Pacific
Rick Hafele & Dave Hughes
Frank Amato Publications
PO Box 82112, Portland, OR 97282
1571883045 $39.95 www.amatobooks.com
Aquatic entomologist Rick Hafele and fly fisherman Dave Hughes combine their knowledge and
experience in Western Mayfly Hatches From The Rockies To The Pacific, a straightforward
reference packed with everything the the fisherman needs to know with regard to how to identify
and match mayflies and how to fish their imitations, as well as a wealth of information fascinating
to
anyone interested in collecting and observing mayflies, their behavior and their natural history.
Full-color illustrations and more than 350 color photographs throughout add a bright touch to this
thick compilation of information gathered over twenty years. A must-have for anyone, whether
inclined toward science or fishing, who needs to know more about the secret lives of
mayflies.
Arctic Aurora
John Holt
Countrysport Press
PO Box 679, Camden, ME 04843
0892725575 $26.00 1-800-685-7962 www.countrysportpress.com
Adventurer and nature lover John Holt shares his experience from nine trips into the arctic
wilderness in Arctic Aurora: Canada's Yukon And Northwest Territories. John tells of
encountering
miners, trappers, bush pilots, and the rare tourist amid pristine natural beauty and havens for
cold-water game fishing. Black-and-white photographs and sixteen-page selection of color plates
enhance this majestic tale of exploration and putting personal survival and fishing skills to the test.
Arctic Aurora is very highly recommended as informative and entertaining reading.
The Women's Issues Shelf
The New Harvard Guide To Women's Health
Karen Carlson, MD, et.al.
Harvard University Press
79 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
0674013433 $24.95 www.hup.harvard.edu
With the 1996 publication of this title, women seeking answers to common health questions
enjoyed
the combined expertise of physicians from three world-class institutions: The New Harvard Guide
To Women's Health revises this classic, including new recommendations reflecting the latest
medical
thinking on menopause and hormone replacement therapy and adding updated recommendations
on
cardiac health, nutritional requirements, and the latest medications and diagnostic procedures. A
lasting medical reference easy for lay readers to access, yet with all the power of the established
medical community behind it.
Menopause Without Medicine
Linda Ojeda, Ph.D.
Hunter House Inc., Publishers
PO Box 2914, Alameda, CA 94501-0914
0897934059 $15.95 www.hunterhouse.com
Now in a revised, expanded, and updated fifth edition Menopause Without Medicine is a health
and
wellness women's resource. Featuring the latest cutting edge scientific information on Hormone
Replacement Therapy, Breast Cancer, Heart Disease and Natural Estrogens, as well as basic
information and advice concerning the changes in one's body brought about with the onset of
menopause, sexual changes, how to alleviate fatigue, weight control guidelines (including why
most
diets don't work) how to make long-lasting health changes without depriving one's body of
nutrients,
and much more. A superb resource, presenting need-to-know health information in plain and
simple
terms.
The African American Woman's Guide To A Healthy Heart
Anne L. Taylor, M.D., editor
Hilton Publishing Company, Inc.
PO Box 737, Roscoe, IL 61073
0971606765 $16.95 www.hiltonpub.com
Professor of Medicine Anne L. Taylor and The Association of Black Cardiologists present The
African American Woman's Guide To A Healthy Heart, a health guide directed especially toward
an
ethnic group that is more likely to suffer heart disease and stroke at younger ages, and 69% more
likely to die from them. Individual chapters address determining one's personal heart disease and
stroke risk factors, how to prevent cardiovascular disease, how to recover and improve one's
health
if one has already survived heart disease or a stroke, how to work effectively with healthcare
professionals, healthy living habits to adopt, and much more. Though written especially for
African-American women the basic recommendations for taking care of one's health and heart is
directly relevant to readers of all genders and ethnic backgrounds. The African American
Woman's
Guide To A Healthy Heart is down-to-earth, plain-terms, personal care resoure.
Thank You
Nancy Blair
Element/HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022-5299
000716050X $24.95 1-800-242-7737 www.thorsonelement.com
Thank You: Your Opinion Means Nothing To Me is the personal memoir of one woman's
experience with menopause. Retelling physical, emotional, and spiritual stresses and trials with a
twist of humor and the candor that comes from enduring sustained tribulation, Thank You: Your
Opinion Means Nothing To Me is a sober and insightful reflection upon what it truly means to
grow
old, accept oneself, and find one's voice. From adjusting to her elderly mother moving back in, to
the
miffed realization that her sex drive is in neutral, to exploring revelations of mortality in flesh and
spirit step by step, Thank You: Your Opinion Means Nothing To Me involves the reader by virtue
of its very nonchalance in addressing everyday concerns as well as larger than life issues.
The Poetry Shelf
A Slender Grace
Rod Jellema
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
255 Jefferson Avenue, S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
0802827829 $18.00 1-800-253-7521 www.eerdmans.com
A Slender Grace collects 67 poems, almost all of them new, the first such poetry anthology
published by author and poet Rod Jellema in almost twenty years. Using free verse to paint
winding
pictures of vagrancies of daily life, and the struggle to reach for a glimmer of hope when
surrounded
by darkness, A Slender Grace is emotional, captivating, deftly penned, and speaks directly to the
heart in a body of inspiring work urging the reader to never surrender to despair. Lullaby at Lake
Michigan: Hush now. / Night's / what we missed all day. / The sun before she lit out / over the
lake /
over the unseen edge of the world / (Wisconsin) // pastured out / to her dark / empty fields and
fields
/ her herds and herds / of little lights / that whisper to you // as they gaze / up there / (listen) / far
and
far.
Voluntary Servitude
Mark Wunderlich
Graywolf Press
2402 University Avenue, Suite 203, Saint Paul, MN 55114
1555974082 $14.00 1-651-641-007 www.graywolfpress.org
Award-winning author Mark Wunderlich presents Voluntary Servitude, a compilation of poems
about the binding ties of relationships and the effects of tension that push such bonds to the
breaking
point. The sad yet real risk of exposure to emotional harm and loss is a prevalent theme in this
powerful, gut-wrenching collection. The Room: What I offered you / was more than words on
paper. / Now it is as if I viewed a night sky / and saw no planet upon which / we could pin our
earnest conversation. / Inside me, there is a room no one will come to. / I have shuttered its five
grave windows, / swept clean its smooth, reflective floor / and the key is somewhere I don't
remember.
State Of Blessed Gluttony
Susan Thomas
Red Hen Press
PO Box 3537, Granada Hills, CA 91394
1888996811 $12.95 www.redhen.org
State Of Blessed Gluttony is a collection of poems that showcase award-winning poet Susan
Thomas' remarkable vision and talent. With subject matters ranging the gamut from fairy tale to
dire
murder, madness, sumptuous repast, textured history and much more, State Of Blessed Gluttony
invites the reader to devour each new free-verse contribution with a fresh apprecation for a wry
spin
put on seemingly commonplace occurances. Snow White in Exile: Mother, I dream of dragonflies
/
and insect wings, the furry undersides / of bats. I dream of poison figs / and silver spiders. I dream
of
you / in your tower, stirring potions / to preserve your famous beauty. / The little men don't know
/
that every time I let you in / it's not because you trick me, / but that I hope you'll take me
home.
After The Fire
J. A. Jance
University of Arizona Press
355 South Euclid Avenue, Suite 103, Tucson, AZ 85719-6654
1931583048 $19.95 1-800-426-3797 www.uapress.arizona.edu
After The Fire is an anthology of brief poems supplemented by prose insights. Composed to
express
author J. A. Jance's anguish at being married to an alcoholic, they chronicle her realization that
her
unwitting denial and co-dependence was only serving to further condemn herself and her spouse.
After The Fire is an insidious portrait of addiction and its terrible costs, hard-hitting to the core,
and
each page further draws the reader into the experience. Fog: I walk in fog / Its velvet touch
caresses
me / And hides the hurt. / Beyond the fog, the sun / Shines clear and bright. / I must keep moving,
/
I have earned the light.
Words are as ephemeral as air and as powerful as dynamite. They can be graceful or blunt,
clarifying
or obfuscating, inspiring or demoralizing. So be careful how you use them.
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Diane C. Donovan, Editor
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