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Grandma Always Said...
Pearl Hummerding
Voyageur Press
123 North Second Street, Stillwater MN 55082-0338
0896585689 $14.95 1-800-888-9653
In Grandma Always Said..., Pearl Hummerding has created a compendium of wise and
common-sense advice, exactly the kind of commentary that rural grandma's were ably to dispense
and drawn from their hard won farm wisdom. From "A Watched pot never boils. But an
unwatched
pot boils over." to "Cows don't care what you wear. They just care if your hands are warm.",
Grandma Always Said... is a collection of home-spun insights that are as entertaining as they are
inspiring. There should be a copy of Grandma Always Said... on the shelves of every village,
town,
and city library throughout the country!!
Printing Types
Daniel Berkeley Updike
Oak Knoll Press
310 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720-5038
1584560568 $85.00 1-800-996-2556
Printing Types: Their History, Forms And Use is a unique and extraordinary survey exploring the
art
of typography from the very beginnings of printing down to the present day. A printer, scholar,
award-winning designer, and teacher, Daniel Updike draws upon his considerable expertise and
research to trace the development of type design and comment on the lessons the historic periods
of
type design have for today's designers. The informative and impressive text is enhanced with 367
typographical illustrations selected from rare and beautiful books down through the history of
typography. Highly recommended for both professional and academic reference collections,
Daniel
Updike's Printing Types is also available as a two volume paperback set (1584560606,
$49.95).
Basic Scenery For Model Railroaders
Lou Sassi
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187-1612
0890244227 $18.95 1-800-533-6644
Filled cover to cover with instructional color photographs, Basic Scenery For Model Railroaders:
The Complete Photo Guide by Lou Sassi is a finely detailed, step-by-step how-to guide for
creating
picturesque, professional-looking, three-dimensional, model railroading scenery. Explicit and
meticulous instructions unfailingly guide novice and expert hobbyists alike in creating woodlands,
ponds, roads, rural landscapes, and more to perfect scale. Basic Scenery For Model Railroaders is
very highly recommended for serious model railroad hobbyists.
Wrong Feet First
Arta Banks
Lovegifts Publishing
PO Box 201388, Denver, CO 80220
0970260113 $14.95 1-800-431-1579
In Wrong Feet First: A Gift Of Stories For Your Inside-Out Kind Of Days, Arta Banks presents a
heartwarming, entertaining, and occasionally inspiring collection of true stories illustrating and
celebrating life in good times and tough times. A single mom with six children (five of whom are
adopted), Arta has also taken in kids born with drug addiction, fleeing abusive homes, and
experienced having her youngest daughter diagnosed with HIV when just two and a half months
old.
Drawn from Arta's personal experiences and journal recordings, Wrong Feet First is candid,
emotionally moving, and a testament to the resilience and endurance of the human spirit -- as well
as
a celebration of the joys that balance sorrows, the power of hope, and the beauty life has to offer
in
even the most humble of circumstances.
Joe Nagata's Lego Mindstorms Idea Book
Joe Nagata
No Starch Press
555 De Haro Street, #250, San Francisco, CA 94107
1886411409 $21.95 www.nostarch.com
Joe Nagata's Lego Mindstorms Idea Book is a completely "user friendly" tutorial and "how to"
guide book to making working robots. Profusely illustrated with more than 250 original CAD
drawings and offering summaries of engineering principles and programming code, readers are
easily
able to understand how each robot works. Each robot building project includes a parts list as well
as
step-by-step instructions for their creation. Joe Nagata's Lego Mindstorms Idea Book is strongly
recommended for anyone of any age or background who has ever watched an episode of "Robot
Wars" and wanted to get in on the fun!
Keepers Of The Wolves
Richard P. Thiel
The University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe Street, Madison, WI 53711
0299174743 $19.95 1-773-568-1550
Keepers Of The Wolves: The Early Years Of Wolf Recovery In Wisconsin by Richard Thiel
(coordinator of the Wisconsin Department of natural Resources Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center,
Babcock, Wisconsin) is the true and fascinating story of the restoration of wild wolves to
Wisconsin
Forest, from 1978 when they had been gone for twenty years to the present day with an estimated
200 timber wolves in 54 packs. Black-and-white line drawings illustrate a story of political
controversies, environmental struggles, and the enduring strength of the wolf itself. A
conservationist success story, Keepers Of The Wolves is especially recommended for Wisconsin
environmental issues reading lists and wildlife restoration studies reference collections.
How Stuff Works
Marshall Brain
Hungry Minds
909 Third Ave., 20th Fl., NY, NY 10022
0764565184 $24.99 1-800-434-3422
Based on the amazing aggregate of information collected upon the famous web site
HowStuffWorks.com, How Stuff Works is an exciting reference as suitable for curious adults as it
is
for inquiring children that explains, in practical terms that any lay reader can easily understand, the
functional principle or mechanism behind a vast array of common inventions, tools, and ideas. The
casual browser will learn a wealth of information from how four-stroke gasoline engines work to
how file compression works, clearly illustrated with detailed diagrams and enhanced with sidebar
commentary. The more serious reader will come away from How Stuff Works with a notably
higher
understanding and appreciation of the technological innovations so many others simply use and
take
for granted. How Stuff Works is superb for educational leisure reading, and is a highly
recommended gift book for any friend or family member who is curious about what makes
everything around them tick!
Participating In Nature
Thomas J. Elpel
HOPS Press
12 Quartz St., Pony, MT 59747-0691
1-892784-04-1 $16.95
Discover nature by using it with the help of Thomas Elpel's Participating In Nature, a superbly
informative guide which covers everything from how to tan hides from a fall hunting trip to
fishing
by hand and using willow baskets. Any studying primitive skills or survival methods will find
Participating In Nature packed with both innovative and traditional skills in this important
hands-on
guide for the outdoorsman.
Better Homes And Gardens 3 Steps To Weight Loss
Lawrence J. Cheskin, M.D.
Meredith Books
1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50336-0001
0696214202 $19.95 meredithbooks.com
In Better Homes And Gardens 3 Steps To Weight Loss, Dr. Lawrence Cheskin draws upon his
expertise and experience at the Weigh Management Center at Johns Hopkins University to
provide
the non-specialist general reader with realistic solutions for losing weight, keeping it off, and
maintaining a healthful, satisfying lifestyle through three basic steps involving nutritious eating,
physical exercise, and behavioral changes. Step One is identifying the optimum and healthy weight
for a particular height and build. Step Two is determining how many calories are needed to lose
weight and maintain the weight loss. Step Three is a healthy eating plan based on caloric needs.
To
that end, the Better Homes And Gardens 3 Steps To Weight Loss showcases 110 superbly
presented
recipes enhanced with full color photography of the finished dishes. From Greek Lamb Salad with
Yogurt Dress; Pork Medallions with Pear Sauce; and Chicken with Braised Spinach and Leek; to
Sesame-Teriyaki Sea Bass; Sweet Bean Pilaf; and Mocha Pudding Cake, Better Homes And
Gardens 3 Steps To Weight Loss will grace any family cookbook collection as an instant
favorite!
Heyday Books
Box 9145, Berkeley, CA 94709
http://www.heydaybooks.com
Two excellent titles are recommended library picks. Kimi Kodani Hill edits Shades Of California
(1-890771-44-9, $18.95), which gathers hundreds of family photos from California albums
celebrating California's cultural diversity and family life. The black and white vintage photos are
an
involving collection of images from bygone years and ordinary lives. Peter Johnstone edits Giants
In
The Earth (23-6, $18.00), a treatise on the California redwood tree which offers a history of their
changing role in California perception and life. From John Muir to the efforts of lumberjacks, this
surveys both the logging and protection of the redwood tree. Both are fine California guides.
Pomegranate Press Ltd.
Box 17217, Beverly Hills, CA 90209
Two excellent Dark Shadows collections are high recommended picks for prior fans of the movie
and series. Kathryn Leigh Scott's Dark Shadows Memories (0-938817-60-4, $21.95) provides a
35th anniversary retrospective with personal remembrances from the actress/author. Included here
are plenty of black and white photos of the characters and a summary of the show's five-year plots
(1,225 episodes all outlined). Scott and Jim Pierson's Dark Shadows Almanac Millennium Edition
(18-3, $19.95) provides a plot guide to the daytime series, with its updated compendium including
over 200 newly discovered black and white photos plus facts and trivia about the series. A
centerfold of color photos adds color and eye-catching drama. A treasure trove for any fans of the
series.
The Winds Of Destiny
Willie Tee
1st Books Library
2511 West 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47404
0759627924 $14.00 www.1stbooks.com
Set in the 1950's, Willie Tee's The Winds Of Destiny is a story about true-life events in the past of
author Willie Tee, beginning with the death of his youngest uncle and the dark cloud of a haunting
secret that menaced his family. Rural farm life, personal tragedy, and the pervasive belief in
voodoo
and witchcraft among African-Americans in the rural south come to life within the pages of The
Winds Of Destiny. A charged, thought-provoking, deftly written story.
The Other Side Of The World
William H. Eddy
Enfield Publishing
Katharine Archer & Co. (publicity)
PO Box 699, Enfield, N.H. 03748
0970895100 $27.00 1-603-632-7377
The Other Side Of The World: Essays And Stories On Mind And Nature by William Eddy is an
impressive and thoughtful collection of 45 intriguing and compelling essays that turn familiar
perspectives around, enabling the reader to see faraway places through new eyes. Based on the
author's 40 years of experience spanning five continents, the selections and stories of The Other
Side
of the World include reflections on the Taj Mahal, the mysteries of Shangri La, and the wisdom of
Galileo. The Other Side Of The World is a highly enjoyable read for armchair travelers, or anyone
interested in challenging their commonly held perceptions of the vast diversity of cultures around
world.
Mastering Herbalism
Paul Huson
Madison Books
4720 Boston Way, Lanham, Maryland 20706
1568331819 $19.95 1-800-462-6420
Mastering Herbalism: A Practical Guide by herbal expert Paul Huson is a marvelous compendium
of
useful information concerning herbs of all kinds. Countless practical uses for herbs are covered,
from
recipes for flavorful jams, soups, and teas to creating homemade perfumes and incenses to
all-natural
medicine. Mastering Herbalism is also packed with gardening tips for growing one's own herbs.
Illustrated with line drawings and enhanced with four appendices, a glossary, a select
bibliography,
and comprehensive index, Mastering Herbalism is simply a "must" for any cook or gardener
looking to put a little extra spice in their life!
Superman Radio Scripts
DC Comics
Billboard
770 Broadway, New York NY 10003
0-8230-8423-X $19.95 1-800-451-1741
Superman Radio Scripts presents original radio scripts from the 1940s radio series Adventures Of
Superman, gathering scripts never before available and pairing them with sixteen pieces of classic
cartoon art. It's the scripts themselves which are the highlight here: perfect for Superman
collectors
or fans of old radio dramas.
Celebrating Time Alone
Lionel Fisher
Beyond Words
20827 NW Cornell Rd. #500 Hillsboro, OR 97124
1-58270-049-4 $14.95
Being alone doesn't necessarily mean being a hermit: it can also be about escaping life's pressures
and re-discovering one's self and strengths. The author spent six years living by himself on a
remote
beach: his experience, this personal experience, plus that of others who have lived alone, makes
Celebrating Time Alone an intriguing book filled with insights.
Phaidon Press
180 Varick St., New York NY 10014
1-877-742-4366
Steven Bluttal edits Halston (0-7148-4106-4 $39.95), a visual anthology of his life and legacy as a
fashion innovator. Rare photos by Warhol and others capture fashion shows, parties, and photos
of
Halston creations, with biographical and critical essays on his life and products accompanying an
in-depth detail of his career. An excellent, outstanding coverage. Pipilotti Rist (3965-5, $35.00)
provides the latest addition to Phaidon's 'Contemporary Artists' series, covering the Swiss video
artist's exhibitions and life. Color photos of her installations showcase her art, while essays on her
works and innovations provide further insights into her evolving video technology. Another recent
addition to this series is Doug Aitken(3982-2, $35.00), which covers the video and installation
artist's diverse large-scale productions. This also discusses contemporary video and installation
art,
surveys the unique productions of Aitken, and provides readers with an excellent narrative on the
medium as a whole. Alistair Crawford's Mario Giacomelli (4159-5, $75.00) provides a definitive,
weighty treatise on the modern photographer who used his typographic background as a guide in
this work. This is the first comprehensive in-depth treatment of his art and provides a sequence of
photos on various themes. All are outstanding treatments.
Beethoven's Anvil
William Benzon
Basic Books
10 E. 53rd St., New York NY 10022
0-465-01543-3 $27.50 1-800-242-7737
Music and culture are discussed, not with the usual artistic focus, but with a healthy blend of
science
and sociology added to the mix. Is music a luxury, an art, or a biological need? William Benzon's
Beethoven's Anvil explores links between music and brain functioning, using the history of music
and its evolution to draw some important arguments about music's importance to brain
functioning
as a whole.
Smart Wheels/Hot Deals
The Silver Lake Editors
Silver Lake Publishing
2025 Hyperion Avenue, L.A., CA 90027
1563437422 $11.95 1-888-663-3091
From the consumer's perspective, the new and used automobile marketplace has changed
dramatically in recent months. Smart Wheels/Hot Deals: A Guide To The Best Car For The Right
Money provides readers with all of the background information and bargaining tools they need to
make smart, dollar-wise decisions about acquiring any car or truck for their personal or
professional
use. The topics covered including making a deal for a new car; buying versus leasing; finding the
right used car; negotiating over a used car; how auto insurance works; shopping for auto
insurance;
making an auto insurance claim; warranties and service contracts; managing repairs; dealing with
a
lemon; sell a car; and getting out of a lease. If you are considering the purchase of a new or used
vehicle, begin with a careful reading of Smart Wheels/Hot Deals to save money, time, and
aggravation.
Wine People
Stephen Brook
Vendome Press
1370 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019
0865652481 $27.50 1-888-330-8477
Wine People by Stephen Brook (contributing editor for Decanter magazine) is an impressive and
informative collection of forty portraits of individual people who devote their professional lives to
the many different nuances of wine production and consumption, from the wine creators and
salesmen to critics and connoisseurs. Lush, full-page color photographs abound in this highly
engaging account, written by a respected wine fancier for anyone who wants to know more about
wine and the people who make it. Wine People is an appealing, fascinating, fact-filled book, and
highly recommended for cultured wine devotees and the non-specialist general reader with an
interest in learning more about the personalities and professions that comprise the wines and
wineries of today!
Mariner/Houghton Mifflin
215 Park Avenue South, NY, NY 10003
1-800-225-3362
Three classics by the distinguished writer and economist John Kenneth Galbriath aptly
demonstrate
the range and scope of his abilities and insights. The Essential Galbraith (0-618-11963-9, $16.00)
provides key selections form some of his most notable works, particular in the areas of economics
&
history. Name-Dropping (15453-1, $14.00) examines the greatest public leaders of modern times
-
from a personal viewpoint which comes packed with reminiscences and anecdotes. A Tenured
Professor (15455-8, $13.00) presents a novel which comments on morality and economics in
society. All are exceptional demonstrations of a wide range of philosophical and writing
talent.
Extreme Beauty
Harold Koda
Yale University Press
302 Temple St., New Haven, CT 06520
0-300-09117-6 $40.00 1-800-987-7323
Harold Koda's Extreme Beauty surveys concepts of fashion and beauty. Koda considers the
evolving,
changing strategies of beauty around the world, focussing on different body parts and how they
are
accented and displayed through varying uses of clothing and cultural perception. Black and white
and color photos of unusual fashion choices and styles make for some eye-opening insights.
Wholeness
Alex Gerber Jr.
Gerber Educational Resources
P.O. Box 2997, Kirkland, WA 98083
0963536710 $20.00 wholenessbook.com
Wholeness: On Education, Buckminster Fuller, and Tao is a treatise divided into three main
chapters; as its subtitle suggests, the chapters focus upon Education, Buckminster Fuller, and the
Tao. Unifying the theme of this scholarly, superbly crafted presentation is the concept of
wholeness
and how it applies to life in a world where so many are often blind to the whole picture that
encompasses the countless different threads that make up the tapestry of global events. Six
appendixes offer further selected readings and more thought on the interdependence of world
problems. Highly recommended for philosophical and educational studies collections and reading
lists, Wholeness is a scholarly, vital look at the unifying factors connecting diverse global
problems
today.
The Artbook Shelf
Augustus W. Dunbier, Lonnie Dunbier & Marcia Kmack
Western Edge Press
126 Candelario Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
1889921092 $24.95 1-505-988-7214
Augustus W. Dunbier: Paint For The Love Of Color by Lonnie Pierson Dunbier and Marcia
Kmack
is a wondrously beautiful, full-color art book featuring the most striking of Augustus Dunbier's
paintings, some on full pages and others of his work represented four to a page. Beginning with
24
pages of biographical and narrative text, the rest of Augustus W. Dunbier: Paint for the Love of
Color is devoted wholly to his vibrant, emotional, and sympathetic art, often featuring majestically
rendered natural landscapes. Augustus W. Dunbier: Paint For The Love Of Color is highly
recommended for personal, professional, and academic art history and reference collections.
View From Above
Wolfgang Tillmans
Distributed Art Publishers
575 Prospect St., Lakewood, NJ 08701
3-7757-1084-1 $45.00 1-800-338-2665
View From Above provides the first overview of Wolfgang Tillmans' works, from his
contemporary
portraits of urban environments to his abstract pictures produced without negatives, by exposing
photo paper to light. Full-page photo displays allow for an easy viewing and appreciation of
Tillmans' works and will introduce many a newcomer to his exciting approaches to subject and
color.
Van Gogh's Table At The Auberge Ravoux
Alexandra Leaf & Fred Leeman
Artisan
708 Broadway, New York NY 10003
1-57695-182-8 $35.00 1-800-722-7202
Van Gogh's Table At The Auberge Ravoux isn't just an art book, though Van Gogh's paintings
form
its foundation - it's also a survey of recipes from his last home, providing an intimate portrait of
his
world and culinary appreciations. Recipes are from the cafe and boarding house where the painter
lived his final days, and provide intriguing views of dishes and art.
Van Gogh And Gauguin
Douglas W. Druick & Peter Kort Zegers
The Art Institute Of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603-6110
0865591946 $39.95 1-312-443-3600
Collaborative conservators and Art Institute of Chicago curators Douglas Druick and Peter
Zegers
have drawn upon the rich, scholarly literature, letters and writings, and new technical
investigations
focused on the artists Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin, to present the most thorough,
comprehensive, and insightful exploration of the Arles period to date. Landscapes and portraits
painted in tandem by these two outstanding artists, their responses to each other, work together
to
envision vigorous dialogue occasioned by their strong personalities. Here presented for art
students
are fresh perspectives on Van Gogh and Gauguin's best-known works, as well as some of the
more
obscure aspects of their lives and their world. The informative, 424 page text is enhanced with
475
illustrations (300 of which are in full color). No personal, academic, or community library
collection
on the history of western art can be considered complete without the inclusion of Van Gogh And
Gauguin: The Studio Of The South. This superb art history and analysis is also available in a
hardcover format (Thames & Hudson, 0500510547, $65.00).
North Light/F&W
1507 Dana Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45207
1-800-289-0963
Susan Bourdet's beautiful Painting The Allure Of Nature (1-58180-164-5, $28.99) provides
watercolorists with a specific focus on how to capture nature's colors in realistic watercolor art.
Using basic techniques for painting birds, flowers and backgrounds, this provides detailed
exercises
for creating a variety of scenes and professional-appearing results. Leslie Cabarga's Designer's
Guide
To Global Color Combinations (195-5, $35.00) is packed with over seven hundred color layouts
done in CMYK and RGB which can be pulled in for print or web design. Formulas have been
gathered from sources around the world and provide examples from all cultures. A unique
professional designer's sourcebook.
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115
These excellent treatises are recommended for college-level or scholarly art library collections:
they
offer in-depth views of different art philosophy observations. Umbro Appollonio edits Futurist
Manifestos (0-87846-627-4, $17.95) traces the impact of a 1909 artistic statement published in a
Paris newspaper which took the art world by storm as it reflected the classic art of the past and
celebrated modern city life. Marinetti pioneered a new form which would represent motion and
anti-classics sentiments. Jean Stewart edits Eugene Delacroix (632-0, $19.95), an informative
selection of correspondence of the French Romantic visual artist. From his first letters written in
his
teens and twenties to his middle-aged writings and journeys, this collection makes a perfect
adjunct
to any studies on Delacroix's works. Leroy Breunig edits Apollinaire On Art (626-6, $19.95), a
treatise on the Paris art world of the 20th century. From his observations of the intellectual and
artistic markets and sentiments of his times to his insights on the latest influential modern artists,
this
provides a fine survey of the modernist's influential writings. Joe Earle's Netsuke covers fantasy
and
technique in Japanese miniature sculpture. Colleges which have sculpture courses and Japanese
studies programs alike will find this an in-depth treatment of this miniaturist's specialty art, packed
with color photos of sample products and observations of artists.
The Musicbook Shelf
Wagner's Ring
J.K. Holman
Amadeus Press
133 S.W. Second Avenue, Suite 450, Portland, OR 97204-3527
1574670700 $19.95 amadeuspress.com
Wagner's Ring, written and compiled by J.K. Holman, is an exhaustive listener's companion to the
Wagnerian cycle of operas, intended to specifically delineate the subtle nuances of the musical
plot.
From mythological sources of the Ring operas to a full English translation of each character's lines
to a close look at how the opera is stage, Wagner's Ring takes the reader through every possible
aspect of the opera short of actually listening to it and seeing it performed. An excellent reference
for broadening one's understanding of a timeless classic, Wagner's Ring is a strongly
recommended
addition to personal, academic, and community library operatic music history and reference
collections.
The Rise Of The Crooners
Michael Pitts, et al.
Scarecrow Press
4720 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706
0810840812 $49.95 1-800-462-6420
Crooning was a distinctive music performance style that came into prominence during the Big
Band
era of the 1930s and 40s. Successful crooners like Rudy Vallee and Frank Sinatra became icons of
the "bobbysox" generation of teenagers. Established crooners like Bing Crosby and Tony Bennett
had decades long careers that including radio, movies, and television. In The Rise Of The
Crooner,
music historian Michael R. Pitts and Drank W. Hoffmann (Professor of Library Science, Sam
Houston State University) are ably assisted by Dick Carty and Jim Bedoian to present an
articulate,
scholarly, informative, and engaging historical treatise surveying the trends, fads, events, and
personalities that created this popular form of American music and its lasting impact on popular
American culture. The "reader friendly", 312 paged text is enhanced with up-to-date biographies,
bibliographies, and discographies making The Rise Of The Crooners an enthusiastically
recommended addition to any personal, professional, academic, or community library American
music history collection.
Entrancing Muse
Carl B. Schmidt
Pendragon Press
P.O. Box 190
52 White Hill Lane, Hillsdale, NY 12529
1576470261 $64.00 1-518-325-6100
One of the Pendragon Press "Lives In Music" series, Carl Schmidt's Entrancing Muse: A
Documented Biography Of Francis Poulenc surveys the life and work of a most notable composer
who lived from 1899 to 1963. Packed cover to cover with a wealth of detailed lore about the
man,
his life, and his work, Entrancing Muse is a fascinating read especially recommended for anyone
interested in the personality and life experiences of a man responsible for great and critically
acclaimed music.
Aretha Franklin
Mark Bego
Da Capo Press/Perseus Books Group
Eleven Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA 02142
0306809354 $17.50 1-800-242-7737
Now in an updated and expanded edition, Aretha Franklin: The Queen Of Soul is the compelling
and
inspiring biography of one of the most amazing, remarkable singers with a five-octave voice. The
many challenges Aretha Franklin has faced in her life, from parental abandonment to the illness of
her sister, are candidly recounted, along with her will to survive and prosper, which can clearly be
heard in her soul-stirring music. Highly recommended reading for students of twentieth century
American music history, as well as a "must" for all Aretha Franklin fans.
The History Of The Musical
Richard Fawkes
Naxos AudioBooks
416 Mary Lindsay Polk Drive, Suite 509, Franklin, TN 37067
9626347279 $22.98 1-877-629-6723
Richard Fawkes' The History Of The Musical is a flawlessly recorded, 4 cassette, unabridged
audiobook showcasing the development of the musical, from its origins in European light opera
and operetta to its it's golden age in the American theater. The great song composers and lyricists
are
presented including Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein,
Lerner and Loewe, Lloyd Webber, and Sondheim. The wonderfully narrated text by the
award-winning Broadway singer Kim Criswell is enhanced with almost one hundred famous
musical
extracts. The History Of The Musical is a "must" for personal, academic, and community library
music history and audiobook collections.
Black Bottom Stomp
David Jasen & Gene Jones
Routledge
29 West 35th St., NY, NY 10001-2299
041593642X $29.95 1-800-634-7064
Eight major figures in jazz and ragtime American music from Scott Joplin, Louis Armstrong and
Jelly Roll Morton to James P. Johnson are selected for feature in David Jasen and Gene Jones'
Black
Bottom Stomp. In using their lives and music as a starting point, the authors reveal how they
shaped
the direction of jazz music and the social and musical issues which challenged their successes. An
inviting, revealing account jazz fans will appreciate.
The Military Shelf
Swarming On The Battlefield
Sean J. A. Edwards
RAND/NBN, dist.
1700 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90407-2138
0833027794 $12.00 1-877-584-8642
Swarming On The Battlefield: Past, Present, And Future by Sean Edwards is a slim yet densely
packed and insightful analysis of swarming as a military tactic, with a keen eye to its use in
history.
Heavily annotated and featuring numerous black-and-white diagrams to better illustrate its
concepts,
Swarming On The Battlefield is excellent, fascinating reading for historical recreationists, as well
as
students and non-specialist general readers with a keen interest in military science.
Dorrance Publishing Company
643 Smithfield St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1-800-788-7654
Two titles provide important insights. Marguerite Patterson's Woman's Guide To The Army From
A
Survivor (0-8059-5518-6, $13.00) examines the pros and cons of women's experiences in the
military. Patterson tells of her life as a young recruit but accompanies her autobiography with a
second section detailing entry requirements, questions which should be asked before entering the
army, rankings, and more. James Coyne's An Eagle's Flight (5585-2, $15.00) details the
adventures
of one Ernest Warburton, who was a test pilot for the US military flying during the 1920s and 30s
in
newfound high test flight speeds. His career and experiences come to life in this biographical
coverage.
Brigade
Howard Blum
HarperCollins
10 E. 53rd St., New York NY 10022
0-06-019486-3 $26.00 1-800-242-7737
This World War II saga takes on a different presentation than most about the era, telling of the
first
Jewish army in modern times who participated in a covert plan to execute Nazis after the war -
and
their transition to helping European orphans and the making of Israel. Howard Blum's Brigade is
an
unusual military coverage of changed sentiments and perspectives.
Soldiers Of God
Robert D. Kaplan
Vintage/Random House
1-4000-3025-0 $14.00
World affairs expert Robert Kaplan traveled to Afghanistan in the 1980s and lived among the
ardent
Islamic 'soldiers of god': Kaplan's Soldiers Of God assumes new importance in the face of recent
events and includes a return a decade later to much-changed conditions. Any who would seek to
understand Islamic warriors in the region should place this near the top of their reading lists. A
new
introduction and final chapters appears in this timely reprint.
Rockets Like Rain
Dale E. Reich
Hellgate Press/PSI Research
Box 3727, Central Point, Oregon 97502
1555716156 $15.95 hellgatepress.com
Rockets Like Rain: A Year In Vietnam is the memoir of a soldier who survived the Vietnam War
when ten of his fellows (all from the small town of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin) were killed. Taut,
powerful, unforgettable, and at its core very frightening, Dale Reich's Rockets Like Rain is a clear
portrayal of the horrors of war and the unspeakable demands made upon a generation. Highly
recommended for military buffs in general, and students of the Viet Nam conflict in
particular.
The Lost Battalion
John W. Nell
Historical Publishing Network
8491 Leslie Rd., San Antonio, TX 78254
1893619192 $8.95 1-800-749-9790
The Lost Battalion: A Private's Story is a unique, first-person perspective memoir of John W.
Nell,
one of the privates involved in the World War I "Lost Battalion" incident. Published 83 years after
the events it relates, The Lost Battalion is a gripping tale of courage, terror, and survival. The
Lost
Battalion was not in fact "lost" at all. They were cut off and surrounded by German forces. They
held out against incredible odds (including an artillery barrage of "friendly fire" from the American
lines) until their presence compelled the German forces to retreat and American forces to finally
reach them. World War I ended five weeks after this dramatic battle took place. A scattering of
black and white photographs illustrate this slim but compelling story. The Lost Battalion is an
essential addition to any World War I studies collection or reading list.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
Damn! Why Didn't I Write That?
Marc McCutcheon
Quill Driver Books
1831 Industrial Way #101, Sanger, CA 93657
1-884956-17-3 $14.95 1-800-497-4909
The focus of Marc McCutcheon's Damn! Why Didn't I Write That? is on profitable nonfiction
book-writing, the audience is the would-be author who wants to make good income doing so, and
the approach provides guidelines on how to identify lucrative publishing niches and how to fill
them
again and again. Practical ideas for any who would not only get published, but make a living in the
writing world.
The Writer's Guide To Queries, Pitches & Proposals
Moira Allen
Allworth Press
10 East 23rd St, Suite 210, NY, NY 10010
1-58115-099-7 $16.95 1-800-491-2808
Writers need to develop strong proposals to even get their work read: Moira Allen's The Writer's
Guide To Queries, Pitches & Proposals provides both beginning and experienced writers with tips
and practical examples on how to write queries for publications ranging from books to columns.
Insights on approaches which work also provide keys to understanding the publishing industry as
a
whole.
The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature
Philip Martin
The Writer Books/Kalmbach Pub.
Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187-1612
0871161958 $16.95 1-800-533-6644
Philip Martin's The Writer's Guide To Fantasy Literature: From Dragon's Lair To Hero's Quest is
a
collection of informative essays specifically written to help both aspiring and established writers
improve the quality of their work, and create fantasy worlds to suspend disbelief and capture the
imagination. Essay contributors include such notable talents as Patricia A. McKillip, Jane Yolen,
Ursula K. LeGuin, and Peter S. Beagle. Chapters and essays cover such issues as generating
ideas,
constructing a coherent plot, and enhancing settings with your own brand of magic. The Writer's
Guide To Fantasy Literature is a truly inspiring and insightful "must-read" for anyone looking to
improve their fantasy writing - and the majority of its tips, tricks, and techniques would also apply
to
the writing of science fiction, historical fiction, or genre novels of any sort!
Up the Bestseller Lists!
Kathleen Brehony & Karen Jones
Adams Media Corporation
57 Littlefield Street, Avon, MA 02322
158062409X $12.95 adamsmedia.com
Up the Bestseller Lists!: A Hands-On Guide to Successful Book Promotion is an enthusiastic,
upbeat, and information-packed primer for any aspiring author looking to earn a niche on the
coveted bestseller lists. Chapters cover everything from getting your book into the bookstore,
cyberspace publicity, self-promotion, book signings, print media, contract negotiations, and much,
much more. A superbly presented, down-to-earth, "user friendly", basic reference easily accessible
to
the lay reader, Up the Bestseller Lists! is a "must" for anyone looking to turn a profit on the
words
they have labored so long and hard to get published.
Publishing For Small Press Runs
Gary Michael Smith
Chatgris Press
Box 15092, New Orleans, LA 70175-5092
096583803X $19.95 chatgrispress.com
Now available in an updated second edition, Gary Smith's Publishing For Small Press Runs: How
To
Print And Market From 20 To 200 Copies Of Your Book is a hard, candid, practical look at the
serious obstacles to the economic viability of small press publishers. The most profound problem
confronting the independent publisher or self-published author, is that small presses lack economy
of
scale, i.e. they are publishing fewer numbers of their book(s) for with a higher per unit cost.
Informative and insightful chapters specifically address how to make the best of small press
economic realities and still turn a healthy profit by carefully controlling costs. Publishing For
Small
Press Runs is an absolute "must" for self-publishers or executives of small presses who seek to
profit
from tens to hundreds of books, rather than the more traditional tens of thousands of copies
traditionally produced by the large corporate publishing houses.
The Fiction Shelf
Granddaddy's Dirt
Brian Egeston
Carter-Krall Publishers
42155 Rue Saint Dominique, Suite 207, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
0967550599 $23.00 1-404-784-1176
Brian Egeston's Granddaddy's Dirt is a riveting story of past crimes perpetuated on to the next
generation, as a grandfather's unthinking manslaughter brings cruel consequences upon his
grandson
years later. The adult grandson must come to terms with the awful truth about his family while
threatened with the worst flood Albany, Georgia has experienced in five hundred years.
Granddaddy's Dirt is a serious tale with a touch of wry humor about the crushing impact of
negative
karma, gripping and strongly recommended fare for contemplative readers.
Harcourt Inc.
525 'B' St. #1900, San Diego, CA 92101
1-800-543-1918
Arturo Perez-Reverte's Nautical Chart (0-15-100534-6, $26.00) will appeal to two audiences:
fans
of mysteries and those who like a good action-packed seafaring adventure. A suspended sailor
meets
a beautiful woman obsessed with a Jesuit ship sunk by pirates and finds himself on the treasure
hunt
of a lifetime, with romance and adventure the lures. Gripping and exciting. Robert Wilson's
Company Of Strangers (100846-9, $25.00) provides a thriller set in 1944 and posing the character
of one Andrea, mathematician and spy who makes a new identity for herself; and Karl, involved in
subversive work against his Nazi homeland. Add romance in a world of violence and intrigue and
you have a gripping, changing plot.
Knopf
299 Park Avenue, NY, NY 10171
1-800-726-0600
Chaim Potok's latest Old Men At Midnight (0-375-41071-6, $23.00) provides a trilogy of
novellas
about a woman whose life touches three different men: one Ilana Dinn, who becomes involved in
the
lives and sentiments of war survivors. From her offering of English lessons to a teen survivor of
the
camps to her association with a professor trying to write a military history of memoirs, this is a
moving presentation. Alice Munro's Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage
(41300-6,
$24.00) provides a set of pleasing short stories which specialize in unexpected twists and turns of
events experienced by ordinary people. From a college student's family secret to a young cancer
patient's good news, this provides an excellent range of plots and experiences.
It's My Body And I'll Cry If I Want To
Sharleen Jonasson
Bold Books and Publishing
P.O. Box 42046, 2200 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 6T4
0968709400 $14.99 1-250-370-0344
It's My Body And I'll Cry If I Want To by Sharleen Jonasson is a fast-paced, wry, and cruelly
cynical
look at the not-too-distant future of the beauty industry. A broken-down lapsed feminist is given a
seemingly plumb freelance investigative journalism assignment - to infiltrate an elite beauty clinic
and
learn about a potentially deadly new treatment. Money, power, greed, and agendas spiral out of
control in this dark and exciting story.
Leisure Books/Dorchester Publishing
276 - 5th Ave., New York NY 10001
1-800-481-9191
Douglas Clegg's Infinite (0-8439-4927-9, $20.00) is a most satisfying albeit subtle story of horror
which revolves around the experiences of very different personalities brought together to
investigate
a haunted house. It's a pleasure to see a ghost story which depends upon psychological insights
and
a slow buildup of horror for its climax, rather than bloodletting alone. Dennis Etchison edits
Museum Of Horrors (4928-7, $24.00), which provides a range of stories by celebrated horror
authors from Peter Straub to Joyce Carol Oates and Ramsey Campbell. These are new stories for
this collection and represent the best in horror writing.
The Travel Shelf
Ulysses Press
Box 3440, Berkeley, CA 94703-3440
1-800-377-2542
Florida-bound vacationers who seek good take-long destination totes will welcome the updated
editions of Hidden Florida Keyes And Everglades (1-56975-268-0, $12.95) and Hidden Walt
Disney
World (267-2, $13.95): each provides selective recommendations and opinionated, critical
reviews
of accommodations, restaurants, and sightseeing opportunities with a special focus on
lesser-known
attractions. The focus on outdoors and lesser-known but special places sets these apart from
Frommers and others which highlight the well-known. Highly recommended.
Historic Walks In San Francisco
Rand Richards
Heritage House
Box 194242, San Francisco CA 94119
1-879367-03-3 $18.95
Rand Richards' Historic Walks In San Francisco provides 18 self-guided walks and requires only
access to San Francisco streets in order to prove inviting. Pair stories about the suites and
buildings
and the colorful characters which surround them with anecdotes of San Francisco history and you
have a superb travel book which does double duty as both a destination guide and as an excellent
San Francisco survey.
The Photography Shelf
The Oregon Trail
Bill & Jan Moeller
Mountain Press Publishing Company
Box 2399, Missoula, MT 59806
0-87842-442-3 $18.00 1-800-234-5308
Minimal text and a focus on photographic quality make for a lovely visual journey over the
Oregon
Trail which places one color plate with facing text per page. Accounts of Oregon Trail life and
travels make for a history account which is personal and enhanced with modern portraits of the
Trail.
Amherst Media
Box 586, Buffalo, NY 14226
1-800-622-3278
These art guides will appeal to art libraries with students eager to learn new techniques. Steven
Begleiter's Art Of Color Infrared Photography (1-58428-065-4, $29.95) tells how to use color
infrared to expand techniques and results. Chapters cover the basics for newcomers to infrared;
from
selecting filters and handling films to understanding color shifts and changed exposure needs. J.D.
Wacker's Master Posing Guide For Portrait Photographers (057-3, $29.95) reveals major
applications for natural poses which make subjects look their best. From building relationships
which
encourage such posing to achieving stress-free results on both sides of the camera, this will
especially appeal to any who would master professional techniques. Bert Krages Esq.'s Legal
Handbook For Photographers (059-X, $19.95) tells how to avoid liability and risk by learning a
photographer's rights on the legal to federal levels. From applications for public and private
photography to privacy concerns and copyrights, this is filled with practical advice. Users of
Adobe
Photoshop will welcome Traditional Photographic Effects by Michelle Perkins & Paul Grant
(056-5,
$29.95): it tells how to use the program to touch up digital shots, from reducing red-eye and
creating realistic motion blur to sandwiching images and simulating sepia. Plenty of examples
accompany practical tips.
Aperture
20 East 23rd St., New York NY 10010
1-800-929-2323
Two excellent new releases are recommended picks from Apeture, the primier photography
publishing company. John Kelly's superbly preseented John Kelly (0-89381-962-X, $40.00) is the
artist's own book design - eye-catching with its unusual holographic cover - which captures his art
on paper. Different cultural icons and portraits blend with performance texts and his own
reflections
to bring together images of people and insights into their lives. An excellent contemporary
coverage.
Barbara Ess' I Am Not This Body (936-0, $40.00) features essays by a variety of writers as Ess
uses
her 'inhole camera' to photograph unseen worlds of thought and emotion. This is the first major
catalog of her work and provides almost a hundred images probing the underlying impact of
everyday objects. The color photos are outstanding.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
The Family Caregiver's Journal
Hank Bruce
Petals & Pages Press
30548 St. Andrews Blvd., Sorrento, FL 32776
078801434X $14.95 1-352-383-2704
With the aging of the general population, and with the continuing tolls of injuries and illness, the
role
of the caregiver for the terminally ill is touching the lives of more and more people. Caregivers
feel
the full range of emotions that can include grief, bewilderment, isolation, stress, and exhaustion.
Hank Bruce has written The Family Caregiver's Journal: A Guide To Facing The Terminal Illness
Of
A Loved One to help those charged with providing care for a dying family member by preparing
them with what they can generally expect. This is also a work that will inspire caregiving as it
explores the opportunities for love, grow and discovery that the end-of-life process has to offer.
There are quotes, short stories, poems, and pages where the caregiver can give record their own
feelings, and personally memorialize this most personal and intimate of responsibilities in our
human
associations with one another. The Family Caregiver's Journal is strongly recommended for
anyone
charged with the responsibility for the care of a loved one in their final days.
Diet-Steps
Fred A. Stutman, M.D.
Medical Manor Books
3501 Newberry Rd Philadelphia PA 19154
0934232091 $25.95 1-800-343-8464
Dr. Stutman's Diet-Steps: 20 Grams/20 Minutes For Women Only is unique among diet and
fitness
books with its exclusively emphasis for women of all ages, body-builds, and levels of physical
fitness. Featured is a quick, effective, and safe weight-loss plan based on a healthy diet of 20
grams
of fat and 20 grams of fiber. Also included is a 20-minute aerobic exercise-walking program
combined with easy strength-training exercise for complete cardiovascular fitness. Of immense
value
for any woman wanting to significantly improve her personal health and well-being, Diet-Steps is
especially recommended for women with limited free time.
Canyon Ranch Guide To Living Younger Longer
Canyon Ranch Staff & Len Sherman
Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of Americas, NY NY 10020
0-684-87136-X $30.00 1-800-223-2336
Canyon Ranch Guide To Living Younger Longer provides a program for optimal health of mind
and
body and is based on the programs of Canyon Ranch, a health resort known for helping many.
The
latest information on how the body ages is used to develop preventative programs through yoga,
exercise, and mindful eating patterns. An excellent general health guide.
Nurses Know!
Edward M. Pallette, M.D.
Empathy Publishing
1038 E. Bastanchury Road, PMB #301, Fullerton, CA 92635
0971010439 $15.95 1-714-402-0738
Nurses Know! What Happened To Health Care? What Can We Do About It? by Dr. Edward
Pallette ( a general surgeon with forty years of experience in the medical field) is a starkly
compelling guide specifically written for those wishing to take charge of their health care before it
is
too late. From becoming an informed voter to spotting the telltale warning of and protecting
oneself
from medical fraud, Nurses Know! goes beyond the vast expertise of hardworking professional
nurses to educate the reader against medical pitfalls he or she may not have guessed existed.
Strongly recommended reading, Nurses Know! is particularly appropriate reading for health care
activists and consumers in this modern era of health care crises.
Prostate Cancer Sourcebook
Dawn Matthews, Editor
Omnigraphics
615 Griswold, Detroit, MI 48226
0-7808-0324-8 $78.00 1-800-234-1340
Any who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer or who seek information on early detection
and
treatment will find this an important basic reference. The Omnigraphics' Prostate Cancer
Sourcebook describes symptoms of cancer, risk factors, and treatment options and includes all the
resources necessary for consumers to understand the problems.
The Prostate Diet Cookbook
Buffy Sanders
Harbor Press/NBN, dist.
5713 Wollochet Drive, NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
0936197420 $23.95 harborpress.com
Buffy Sanders originally created the recipes comprising The Prostate Diet Cookbook:
Cancer-Fighting Foods For A Healthy Prostate when her husband was diagnosed with an
aggressive
form of prostate cancer and was given only 18 months to live. That was five years ago. Buffy's
diet
led to a spectacular turn-around and today her husband leads a normal, active, cancer-free life.
The
185 recipes are practical, nutritious, delicious, and kitchen cook friendly. The Prostate Diet
Cookbook is very strongly recommended for anyone with a family member or friend who is
endangered by or is at risk for cancer of the prostate.
Yoga: Mastering The Basics
Sandra Anderson & Rolf Sovik, Psy. D.
The Himalayan Institute Press
RR 1, Box 405, Honesdale, PA 18431
089389155X $24.95 1-800-822-4547
Beautifully illustrated on nearly every page with countless black-and-white photographs
demonstrating classic poses, Yoga: Mastering The Basics is a superb introductory guide to yoga
--
an ancient practice for benefiting health and flexibility. The text is straightforward, written in
language anyone new to yoga will easily understand, as it teaches how to gradually and safely
immerse oneself in this truly remarkable discipline. The wealth of information herein is so
exhaustive
even long-time practitioners are sure to find something new. Yoga: Mastering The Basics is very
highly recommended for both beginning and experienced students of yoga disciplines.
My Reflexologist Says Feet Don't Lie
Kevin Kunz and Barbara Kunz
RRP Press
P.O. Box 35820, Albuquerque, NM 87176
0960607072 $9.95 foot-reflexologist.com
My Reflexologist Says Feet Don't Lie by professional reflexologists Kevin and Barbara Kunz is a
brief, easily understandable introduction and overview to the subject of foot reflexology, which is
the practice of stimulating pressure sensors in the feet to promote better health and wellness.
Drawing upon their twenty-five years of reflexology experience, Kevin and Barbara Kunz write in
language easily accessible to any lay reader wanting to learn more about this historic and
venerable
health practice. Black-and-white photographs as well as a color photograph section illustrate the
many points to be made about human feet. My Reflexologist Says Feet Don't Lie is highly
recommended for anyone curious about reflexology and its benefits.
Sound, Movement, And Tears
Cynthia Herman
Earth Mirth Adventure
P.O. Box 4231, Peoria, IL 61607
0965555801 $14.95 1-310-456-2076
Sound, Movement, And Tears: The Natural Way To Release Illness And Stress, Be Loved, Be
Rich,
And Be Thin addresses using and experiencing emotion as a way to guard against and lesson the
impact of illness. Written upon the principle that "Emotion is not mental - it's a physical change in
our cells," it follows that emotions do not simply vanish, but must be released specifically through
personal responses to negative events. Refusing to cry leads to physically sickness inside.
Recommended for students of personal spirituality, self-help approaches, and New Thought
metaphysics, Sound, Movement, And Tears is a provocative yet deeply argued call for
self-honesty
and self-acceptance, especially appropriate reading in a modern world that still drums in the highly
destructive message that only "sissies" cry.
Fireside/Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of Americas, NY, NY 10020
1-800-223-2336
These Harvard Medical School health guides cover the latest research and findings on an array of
common health problems and will provide lending libraries with affordable health references. The
Aging Eye (0-7432-1503-6, $13.00) tells how consumers can prevent and treat macular
degeneration, cataracts, and other problems. Chapters cover common symptoms, their meaning,
and
possible treatment options. Dr. Robert Barbieri, et.al.'s Six Steps To Increased Fertility (85523-2,
$13.00) provides a six-step fertility enhancement program from Harvard which outlines options
couples can choose to aid in the quest to obtain pregnancy. The Sensitive Gut (1504-4, $13.00)
reveals self-help tips to understanding and treating reflux disease, dyspepsia and other common
stomach problems. Michael Weinblatt, MD's Arthritis Action Program (86803-2, $14.00) covers
the
latest research on arthritis, from new medications and exercises designed to improve balance and
movement to tips on protecting joints and understanding surgery options. All are excellent guides
for home or library reference collections.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
Ultimate Doll Book
Caroline Goodfellow
Metrobooks/Friedman/Fairfax
230 - 5th Ave, #700, NY, NY 10021
1-58663-234-5 $14.98 1-800-367-9692
Doll collectors and fans will find Caroline Goodfellow's Ultimate Doll Book to be a fine, colorful
guide showcasing more than 400 dolls ranging from 18th century simple peg woodens, to 19th
century French fashion dolls, down through today's Barbie & Ken. Chapters are packed with
color
images and even more important, provide portraits of the dolls clothed and unclothed along with
identification tips based on structural details. From rag dolls to baby dolls and national dolls, this
is
packed with insights.
Collector Books
Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42002-3009
1-800-626-5420
Three excellent guides will provide collectors with important reference materials for valuing and
identifying their finds. The 13th edition of Flea Market Trader (1-57432-250-8, $9.95) features
thousands of items with current values, from cereal boxes and glassware to fast-food collectibles.
It's
basically a values guide which will be useful for those focussing on flea market finds for resale or
investment. Richard Holiner and Stuart Kammerman's Advertising Paperweights (1-57432-255-9,
$24.95) provides a pictorial value guide and history to paperweights of various types, from
advertisements for companies and products to those cast in brass or glass. Harold Smith, M.D.'s
Collector's Encyclopedia Of Creek Chub (245-1, $29.95) appears in its second edition to update
identification and values of lures and fishing-related collectibles. Color photos pack a guide which
includes the latest history and details. All are fine specific collector's references.
The Collector's Guide To Switchblade Knives
Richard Langston
Paladin Press
PO Box 1307, Boulder, CO 80306
1581602839 $49.95 1-800-466-6868
In The Collector's Guide To Switchblade Knives: An Illustrated Historical And Price Reference
Richard Langston draws from his immense expertise and personal collection to present a fully
updated and completely reliable history of the switchblade knife in American history. This
comprehensive, "reader friendly" guide will enable novice and experienced collectors alike to
identify
all kinds of automatic knives from museum-quality antiques to the knife in the back of the bureau
drawer gathering dust for the last decade. Using a dual grading system, dealers, owners, and
collectors are provided with a reference offering an honest appraisal of more than 160 automatic
knives based on manufacturer, tang markings, condition, availability, functioning, opening
mechanism, hand, and blade materials. The Collector's Guide To Switchblade Knives is especially
recommended for switchblade enthusiasts, collectors, dealers, historians, and writers seeking
background authenticity for their stories involving an form of automatic knife.
Gemstone Press
Route 4, Box 237, Woodstock, VT 05091
Three excellent buying guides will appeal to a wide audience; from collectors of gemstones and
jewelry to those who want a basic buying guide for contemporary gems. Antoinette Matlins'
Colored
Gemstones (0-943763-33-9, $16.95) provides all the basics needed to buy, collect and sell
sapphires, emeralds, and other gemstones. From understanding the basic factors which denote
quality in a gem to evaluating different types of gems and asking the right questions when buying,
this is packed with guidelines. The more general Matlins title, co-authorized by A.C. Bonanno,
Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide (22-3, $17.95) includes jewelry pieces along with its tips on
how to purchase diamonds, pearls, and other items. This 4th expanded edition includes the latest
tips
for buyers: everything from assessing the color and patterns of stones to understanding rackets
and
costly 'bargains'. Anna Miller's Cameos Old And New (17-7, $19.95) also appears in its second
edition, newly revised and expanded to provide the latest facts on appraising, buying and selling
cameos. From the factors influencing cameo values to photos of sample pieces and examples of
sample antique values, this covers everything from cameo artistry to modern collectibles. All are
excellent, in-depth coverages.
The American History
Shelf
Harlem World
John L. Jackson Jr.
University of Chicago Press
1427 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637-2954
0-226-38998-7 $30.00 1-800-621-2736
Harlem is the center of black culture and history: Harlem World reveals a probe of the region
which
uses interviews with a cross-section of Harlem residents to offer new insights into the lives and
attitudes of modern Harlem dwellers. What evolves is a multi-faceted examination of new Harlem
lifestyles.
Maximum Danger
Robert Weisbrot
Ivan R. Dee
1332 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60622
1-56663-392-3 $27.50 1-800-462-6420
Robert Weisbrot's Maximum Danger provides another cogent analysis of the Kennedy/Cuba
crisis:
this from the viewpoint of Kennedy's overall attitude toward the Soviet Union's growing missile
strength. Weisbrot argues that John Kennedy attempted to minimize confrontations with the
Soviets,
pursuing different options to avert the crisis. Maximum Danger provides an engaging, thoughtful
series of different viewpoints about the missile crisis.
The Violent Years
Paul R. Kavieff
Barricade Books
185 Bridge Plaza North, Suite 308-A, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
1569802106 $22.00 barricadebooks.com
In The Violent Years: Prohibition And The Detroit Mobs, author Paul Kavieff draws upon his
many
years of meticulous research to provide an accurate, harsh, brutal look at the tremendous wealth
and
unspeakable savagery of organized crime in Prohibition-era Detroit. Turning an unflinching
spotlight
upon the gangster's worst excesses, The Violent Years pulls no punches in its sordid, factual,
carefully researched account. Also highly recommended for students of organized crime in
twentieth
century American history is Paul Kavieff's companion volume The Purple Gang: Organized Crime
In
Detroit 1910-1945 (1569801479, $22.00).
Ubiquity
Mark Buchanan
Crown Books
299 Park Avenue, New York NY 10171
0-609-60810-X $24.00 1-800-726-0600
In 1914 a chauffeur's wrong turn resulted in a war which changed history forever. Ubiquity
documents imbalances and small events which tipped balances and historical experiences,
examining
the 'critical state' in which instability can be brought about by very small changes. Students
studying
history and the evolution of cultures will find this particularly involving.
Once Upon A Time In Los Angeles
Michael Lance Trope
The Arthur H. Clark Company
PO Box 14707, Spokane, WA 99214
0870623052 $24.95 1-800-842-9286
Once Upon A Time In Los Angeles: The Trials Of Earl Rogers by Michael Trope is an eminently
readable account of a prosecutor whose Los Angeles career lasted from 1897 to 1918, and whose
trials defending such notable figures as Clarence Darrow, heavyweight champion Jess Willard and
United Railroad chief Patrick Calhoun contributed to his fame and celebrity. Once Upon A Time
In
Los Angeles is a fascinating look at the L.A. judicial system of a century past. Highly
recommended
for student of American legal history, as well as non-specialist general readers with an interest in
the
life and times of this famous lawyer, or the nature of the turn-of-the-century Los Angeles legal
system he knew so well.
The American Revolution
Mary A. Y. Gallagher
Krieger Publishing Company
Box 9542, Melbourne, FL 32902-9542
1575240734 $19.95 1-800-724-0025
The creation of United States, as it arose from the violent struggle of the American Revolution,
was
profoundly influenced by colonial politics, economics, and social diversity of the populace.
Indeed,
it
was the British demands for taxation to compensate them for the funding of the French & Indian
War in defense of the colonies just a few years earlier that precipitated the war for independence.
Mary Gallagher draws upon her impressive expertise to especially showcase the tensions between
public and private interests among the participants of the Revolution in this 242 page "reader
friendly" historical survey. The American Revolution: A Short History is strongly recommended
for
all academic and community library American history collections.
Rainbow's End: Crash Of 1929
Maury Klein
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Ave., NY, NY 10016-4314
0-19-513516-4 $27.50 1-800-451-7556
Maury Klein's Rainbow's End: Crash Of 1929 reveals the story of the Wall Street stock market
collapse in 1929 using a narrative which focuses as much on the cultural and economic forces at
work during the times as it does of the actual crash and the nation's descent into depression. Was
the
crash an unusual event in which coincidence played more than a small role? An intriguing
argument
is presented, here.
Chelsea House
1974 Sproul Road, #400, Broomall, PA 19008
1-800-848-2665
Two weighty references are recommended picks for college-level or history library collections:
they
are fine specialty items. Certain to receive much consultation is Arthur Schlesinger and Fred
Israel's
I Do Solemnly Swear (0-7910-6620-7, $49.95), a collection of the inaugural addresses of the
Presidents of the U.S. from 1789-2001. First and second addresses are included for those who
have
had a second opportunity to govern in this fine guide. Even more specific for college-level
collections is James Richardson's collection Messages And Papers Of Jefferson Davis And The
Confederacy ($149.95/set), which appears in a 2-volume set (6644-4). While the recommended
age
level starts at 13, it is more likely to be the advanced high school into college-level student who
will
appreciate the depth in these volumes.
The Money/Finance Shelf
Diamond Ring Buying Guide
Renee Newman GG
International Jewelry Publications
PO Box 13384, Los Angeles, CA 90013-0384
0929975324 $17.95 1-626-282-3781
Now in a completely updated and expanded sixth edition, Renee Newman's Diamond Ring Buying
Guide continues to be an indispensable and invaluable reference which is enhanced with 104 new
photos and additional information on diamond cuts, treatments, fluorescence, transparency, color,
platinum, ring, and setting styles. Ideal for both the professional dealer, the collector and
antiquarian, as well as the non-specialist general reader wanting to procure something truly special
for a loved one, the Diamond Ring Buying Guide is the ideal illustrated guide.
Busy Woman's Guide To Financial Freedom
Vickie Bajtelsmit
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019
0-8144-7108-0 $17.95 1-800-250-5308
Vickie Bajtelsmit's Busy Woman's Guide To Financial Freedom is a superbly presented guide to
personal finance telling women how to gain more control over finances; from tracking where
money
is spent to choosing health and insurance plans and taking advantage of tax-preferred methods of
saving. From buying a house to daily budgeting and credit card management, this is filled with fine
tips.
Bulls Make Money, Bears Make Money, Pigs Get Slaughtered
Anthony Gallea
Prentice-Hall/NY Institute Finance
240 Frisch Court, Paramus, NJ 07652
0-7352-0145-5 $24.00 1-800-631-8571
This collection of investment wisdom tips is easy to follow and not as dense as competitors - yet it
presents solid investment advise organized around maxims. From standard perceptions about
stocks
beating bonds in the long run (Bulls Make Money, Bears Make Money, Pigs Get Slaughtered tells
why) to advice on how to ignore the 'experts' - and when - enjoy a book packed with tips and
easily-followed strategies.
The Architecture Shelf
The Eclectic Odyssey Of Atlee B. Ayres, Architect
Robert James Coote
Texas A&M University Press
Drawer C, College Station, TX 77843
1585441228 $50.00 1-800-826-8911
In The Eclectic Odyssey Of Atlee B. Ayres, Architect, Robert Coote (professor emeritus of
architecture at the University of Texas, Austin) informatively surveys thirty years of the
architectural
career of Atlee Ayres, focusing on Ayres' residential architecture in the San Antonio suburbs of
Monte Vista, Olmos Park, and Terrell-Hills. It is in these architectural designs that Ayres'
eclecticism is most apparent. Coote studies twenty-five of Ayres' houses in detail including their
plans, spaces, exteriors, materials, and structure. Additionally, Coote describes Ayres'
architectural
education, travels, and career highlights. Highly recommended for professional and academic
architectural reference collections, The Eclectic Odyssey Of Atlee B. Ayres, Architect is a
superbly
presented treatise on the work and career of a most remarkable American architect.
Monumental Classic Architecture In Great Britain And Ireland
Albert Richardson
Dover Publications
11 East Second St., Mineola, NY 11501
0-486-41534-1 $19.95 1-800-223-3130
Albert Richardson's Monumental Classic Architecture In Great Britain And Ireland covers the
achievements of Georgian architect Sir William Chambers and his contemporaries, revealing the
buildings which have become masterpieces of British architecture. Dover here reproduces
unabridged a production which first appeared in 1982, covering different phases of British classic
architectural design and including black and white photos throughout.
Fairlawn
Tom Davis
Trails Books
Box 317, Black Earth, WI 53515-0317
0915024896 $29.95 1-800-236-8088
Fairlawn was originally a palatial Victorian mansion built by Martin Pattison on the shores of
Lake
Superior. It became a children's home in later years. Enhanced with dozens of period and
contemporary photographs, Fairlawn: Restoring The Splendor documents the challenges,
dedication,
and demand for perfection that resulted in the restoration of this magnificent historic home from
the
strains and damage of generations of use and neglect that brought it to the brink of demolition.
Fairlawn is strongly recommended reading for anyone with an interest in landmark architecture
renovation and preservation -- as well as students of Midwest architectural history.
Home And Condo Defects
Thomas E. Miller & Rachel M. Miller
Seven Locks Press
P.O. Box 25689, Santa Ana, CA 92799
0929765834 $9.95 1-800-354-5348
Home And Condo Defects: A Consumer Guide To Faulty Construction by Thomas and Rachel
Miller offer the non-specialist general reader a wealth of information and resources designed
specifically for homeowners, and presented in direct, straightforward language for the lay person.
Its
primary purpose is not a do-it-yourself repair book, but rather a guide to complex and variable
legal
codes covering what is a defect, what a homeowner's responsibilities are, the responsibilities of
the
insurance companies, and what to do if one is sued or forced to sue. An extremely practical book,
Home And Condo Defects is a "must" for every homeowner stranded in today's increasingly
complex and problematic legal system.
The Metaphysical Studies
Shelf
The Key To The Center Of The Universe
Hermann Kuhn
Crosswind Publishing
P.O. Box 3312, Incline Village, NV 89450
3980621189 $15.00 1-310-456-2076
In The Key To The Center Of The Universe, Hermann Kuhn draws upon his more than
twenty-five
years of studies in Eastern philosophy and mysticism to present the first practicable English
translation of the "tattvarthasutra", an ancient manuscript of Indian philosophy, including precise
descriptions of insights into other modes of consciousness. A unique and highly
thought-provoking
philosophy book filled with fascinating theories, The Key To The Century Of The Universe is a
very welcome and insightful contribution to the growing library of Eastern Philosophy now
available to a western readership.
Edgar Cayce's Atlantis And Lemuria
Frank Joseph
ARE Press
215 - 67th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-2061
0876044348 $16.95 1-888-723-1112
In Edgar Cayce's Atlantis And Lemuria: The Lost Civilizations In The Light Of Modern
Discoveries,
Frank Joseph (editor-in-Chief of the popular science magazines "Ancient American") examines
through the means of archaeological and other fields, how modern discovers are bolstering the
idea
that Atlantis and Lemuria really existed and were not simply literary creations of Plato some
twenty-four centuries ago. Revealed are disturbing parallels between those ancient civilizations
and
our own contemporary societies. The engaging and compelling text is enhanced with a photo
section
of fascinating areas currently under scientific investigation for sings of these lost cultures and
peoples. Edgar Cayce's Atlantis And Lemuria is highly recommended reading for students of
archaeology, antiquity, and the metaphysical prophecies and visions of the late Edgar Cayce.
Weiser/Red Wheel
Box 612, York Beach, ME 03910-0612
1-800-423-7087
Maureen Smith's Full Tilt Living (1-59003-000-1, $16.95) is as much psychology as it is a
spiritual
advice title on how to become more open to new experiences. Chapters advocate embracing new
experiences and kicking old bad habits, providing tips on how to do so. An uplifting, positive
guide
to self-improvement and psychic change. Any interested in magic should not miss Eliphas Levi's
History Of Magic (929-8, $21.95): it explains the evolution of magic in the worlds of philosophy,
religion, math and art, commenting on both early philosophers and occult sciences from all
disciplines. Any interested in the origins and experiences of magic will find it engrossing.
The Computer Shelf
Web Design Workshop
John Tollett, et.al.
Peachpit Press
1249 - 8th St., Berkeley, CA 94710
0-201-74867-3 $39.99 1-800-283-9444
Leading industry illustrators from Robin Williams to David Rohr here share their tips and
techniques
for graphic and web design. Learn how to design visually instead of relying on code, how to build
navigation systems which enhance design, and how to use features in sites which are easily
accessed
yet creative and flashy. Web Design Workshopais packed with practical how-to information on
getting the most from a web site's design.
Certified Coldfusion 5 Developer Study Guide
Ben Forta
Que Publishing
c/oPearson Technology Group
201 West 103rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46290-1097
0789726963 $45.00 pearsonptg.com
Ben Forta's Certified Coldfusion 5 Developer Study Guide will not teach ColdFusion, but will be
a
review guide that provides helpful pointers for examinees. The book's look will be
non-intimidating
yet thorough, and will be highly readable in small bite-sized chunks. Each subject will be
presented
in a clear and direct language, with useful and well explained code examples. Sample questions
will
accompany each subject, as will references to recommended reading, product documentation,
Macromedia course work, and existing ColdFusion books. 432 pp. Intermediate-Advanced user
level.
Information Today Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055-8750
1-800-300-9868
Two fine titles will appeal to any who regular use the internet for professional searches. Marylaine
Block edits The Quintessential Searcher (1-57387-114-1, $19.95), which presents Searcher
Magazine editor barbara Quint's quotes on the subject. Fans of Quint's writings will be the mostly
likely audience for this compilation of observations about computers, searching, and our
information
society. Risa Sacks' Super Searchers Go To The Source (53-6, $24.95) shares the professional
techniques of twelve information experts who tell how they blend primary research with online
information-gathering strategies. The blend of direct observation, interviewing, and the use of
public
records and source documents succeeds in uncovering hard-to-find information: this tells exactly
how, relating the success and failure experiences of top Internet researchers.
ASP.NET Unleashed
Stephen Walther
Sams Publishing, c/o Pearson Technology Group
201 West 103rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46290-1097
0672320681 $54.99 pearsonptg.com
A seasoned expert in the ASP development community, Steven Walther draws upon his
impressive
expertise as an ASP.NET trainer in ASP.NET Unleashed to create a comprehensive and
invaluable
guide. Readers will learn the advanced features of ASP.NET, and how to apply them in their own
Internet applications. This in-depth, code-intensive instructional guide and reference covers a
broad
range of advanced ASP.NET topics that include: Validating Form Data, Programming Mobile
Devices, Using Code Behind, Building Custom ASP.NET Controls, Creating Graphics with
GDI.NET, Data Access with ADO.NET, ASP.NET Security, Using XML in ASP.NET
Applications
and Building and Consuming Web Services. 1464 pp. Intermediate-Advanced user level.
Advanced Internet Programming
Sergei Dunaev
Charles River Media
20 Downer Avenue, Suite 3, Hingham, MA 02043
1584500603 $34.95 1-800-382-8505
Sergei Dunaev's Advanced Internet Programming is a comprehensive and practical guide to
developing Internet applications and e-commerce solutions. In addition to detailed covers of
various
Internet development tools, programmers are shown how to create and use a variety of
applications
including applets, scriplets, XML-constructions, JSP, ASP, and more. In short, how to choose the
proper tool for a specific Internet need. Additional features include coverage of Enterprise
JavaBeans/CORBA and ActiveX/DCOM; HTML; DHTML; ODS; ODBC; SAX; OLE DB; and
more. Examples are provided in Visual Basic, Java, C++, Pascal, and LotusScript, as well as the
latest developments in Java and XML. Advanced Internet Programming is an invaluable and
recommended addition to any serious programmer's reference shelf.
The Fantasy/Sci-Fi Shelf
The October County
Ray Bradbury
DelRey
1540 Broadway, New York NY 10036
0-345-40785-7 $12.00 1-800-726-0600
This reprint of a fine short story collection will gain new audiences for Ray Bradbury's chilling
stories. The original cover art and black and white illustrations by Joseph Mugnaini appear
throughout this powerful collection of tales.
Valdemar Companion
John Helfers & Denise Little
DAW Books
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0-7564-0037-6 $24.95
Valdemar Companion provides an authorized guide to Valdemar, includes an original novella by
Mercedes Lackey, and is a recommended pick for readers who have followed Lackey's Valdemar
fantasy kingdom over the extent of her writings. Valdemar Companion provides a reader's guide
to
her world, from an overview of its fantasy history to insights on the various races and peoples
who
inhabit it. Highly recommended for avid fans of Mercedes Lackey's fantasy writing.
Science Fiction Films Of The Seventies
Craig W. Anderson
McFarland & Company
Box 611, Jefferson, North Carolina, 28640
078641197X $25.00 1-800-253-2187
Science fiction enthusiast and author Craig Anderson's Science Fiction Films Of The Seventies is
an
entertaining, fact-filled reference and guide to the science fiction films of the 1970's, an era when
only 5% of the box office movies were science fiction. Over forty science fiction movies are each
looked at individually, including a synopsis, information about the making of the movie, and
thoughtful critical appraisal. a segment of black-and-white photographs lets readers unfamiliar
with
certain films get a glimpse of what they were like. Science Fiction Films Of The Seventies is a
"must" for connoisseurs of such great classic movies as Logan's Run and Soylent Green, as well
as
film history students with a strong interest in the evolution of silver screen sci-fi!
Redshift
Al Sarrantonio, Editor
ROC
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0-451-45859-1 $24.95 1-800-847-5515
Redshift isn't just another gathering of much-printed favorites, but presents all new stories of
speculative fiction by such notables as LeGuin, Niven, Turtledove, Baxter and more. The all-star
line-up of fantasy and science fiction writers paired with all-new stories assures that any fan of the
genre will have fine reading here.
The Tolkien Years
Greg & Tim Hildebrandt
Watson Guptill
770 Broadway, New York NY 10003
0823051242 $24.95 1-800-451-1741
The Tolkien Years isn't just another survey of Tolkien's titles so much as a superb presentation of
the bestselling Lord Of The Rings calendars by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt which appeared in
1976-78. Stories of the artists' creation of these calendars, the source of their ideas, and how they
were conceived is written through the memory of Greg's son, who posed for the Hobbits. Packed
with color, The Tolkien Years is a "must" for Tolkien fans and includes a pull-out large
poster.
Fantasy Of The 20th Century
Randy Broecker
Collectors Press
Box 230986, Portland, OR 97281
1-888054-52-2 $60.00 1-800-423-1848
Solid fans of fantasy writing and the genre's history will appreciate Randy Broecker's Fantasy Of
The
20th Century, a superbly presented survey of fantasy creators and their worlds. Full-page color
photos of fantasy publications from magazines to pulp fiction accompany a coverage of notable
authors, plots, and series titles alike. This will prove an especially inviting gift for that avid fan
who
'has everything'.
Ace Books
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
1-800-847-5515
Two fine Ace Books scifi titles provide very different examples of excellent quality literature in
this
diverse and popular genre. Orson Scott Card edits Masterpieces (0-441-00864-X, $24.95) which
features the best science fiction of the century by such notables as Asimov, Heinlein, Pohl and
others. Anticipate a high-quality collection, though avid readers of the genre certainly will
recognize
some of the stories. P.N. Elrod's Dracula In London (00858-5, $14.95) provides new Dracula
variations by such notables as Saberhagen, Yarbro, Nye and others. Very different Dracula
accounts
pack pages of intriguing tales especially recommended for fans of vampire stories. Both are fine
collections.
Debt Of Bones
Terry Goodkind
Sterling Publishing Company
387 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016-8810
0-575-07256-3 $17.95 1-800-805-5489
Terry Goodkin's Debt Of Bones presents a completely revised edition of Goodkind's epic from the
Sword of Truth series, including a specially commissioned new introduction by Goodkind and
new
full-page illustrations by Keith Parkinson. It predates Wizard's First Rule and thus will serve as an
excellent introduction to newcomers to Goodkind's fantasy magic and worlds.
The Wild Boy
Warren Rochelle
Golden Gryphon Press
3002 Perkins Road, Urbana, IL 61802
1930846045 $22.95 goldengryphon.com
Warren Rochelle's The Wild Boy is a compelling science fiction narrative of an Earth and
humanity
domesticated by urine alien beings, who breed the human race specifically to become their
emotional
symbiotes. In time, only a few "wild" humans remain surviving the alien pogroms. The Wild Boy
is
the superbly crafted story of one such domesticated human and his struggle to achieve and
understand the meaning of freedom, for himself, for his race, and possibly for the bear-like alien
race
as well. The Wild Boy is highly recommended fare for the science fiction enthusiast.
Baen Books
Box 1403, Riverdale, NY 10471
Book 2 of Rick Cook's 'Wiz Biz', Cursed & Consulted (0-671-31859-4, $23.00) tells of Wiz's
latest
confrontation with a new curse laid on him by an elf. Add computer criminals from his own world,
dragons who view Wiz as a threat to their realm, and high sorcery all around and you have a
strong
fantasy adventure which needs no prior introduction in order to prove satisfying. Harry
Turtledove's
Marching Through Peachtree (0-671-31843-8, $21.00) tells of a civil war which is tearing apart a
world. This military account tells of sorcery, wizards at war, and conflicts between free and
enslaved
peoples and will satisfy those who enjoy fantasy and alternative histories.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
Prayer Bead Box
Manuela Mascetti & Priya Hemenway
Viking Press
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0-670-03010-4 $22.95 1-800-847-5515
Prayer Bead Box is a gift package perfect for holiday gift-giving: it's a keepsake box with a string
of
108 sandalwood beads in a velvet sachet and a four-color hardcover book which provides the
history and significance of prayer beads over various religions. A beautiful package which will
appeal to a wide audience.
Compassionate Living
Rev. Jerome Stefaniak
Brockton Publishing
11306 Overbrook, Houston, TX 77077
0963875833 $14.95 1-800-968-7065
Now available in a new and updated second edition, Compassionate Living: Everyday Spirituality
is
a gentle, humorous, compelling and practical guide to living a truly spiritual life. Compassionate
Living is not for ascetics who seek to isolate themselves from the world; rather it is about
blending
spiritualism with a normal, everyday life and the work and play that accompany each day of
human
routine. Filled with treasured insights, Compassionate Living is highly recommended and
personally
rewarding reading.
Jewish Spirituality
Rabbi Lawrence Kushner
Jewish Lights Publishing
PO Box 237, Woodstock, VT 05091
1580231500 $12.95 1-800-962-4544
In Jewish Spirituality: A Brief Introduction For Christians, Rabbi Lawrence Kushner assists
members of the Christian community to better understand Judaism in general, and basic Jewish
concepts of spirituality in particular. In a complete accessible text, Rabbi Kushner explores how
we
are all connected to each other and to God, how the Torah is a blueprint for all of creation, how
"holy deeds" are required every day by each of us in order to successfully mend the world, the
nature of God's "Oneness", how the Jewish experience of teshuva is similar to the Christian
experience of Jesus, and a great deal more. Rabbi Kushner also dispels a number of
misconceptions
about Judaism common among Christians. Jewish Spirituality is an enthusiastically recommended
introduction for those with Christian backgrounds who are seeking a better understanding of
Judaism and its relation to their own Christian faith from a Jewish perspective.
Master Essences
Sage
TreeHouse Press
c/o Elizabeth Caulder Associates
PO Box 4, Malibu, CA 90265
0964519461 $12.95 1-310-456-2076
Master Essences: Daily Inspirations Of Love And Light is a warm, gentle collection of meaningful
spiritual observations. Each page of this small yet emotional book features a thought to ponder
and a
black-and-white photograph, such as "I remember I am a perfect spirit in a perfect body having an
earth adventure" next to the touching photograph of a mother cat carrying her kitten by the scruff
of
the neck. Master Essences is enthusiastically recommended for those in search of an enhanced
personal spirituality.
Smack In The Middle Of Life
Peggy Treiber
Unity House
1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065-0001
0871592711 $13.95 unityworldhq.org
Peggy Treiber's Smack In The Middle Of Life: True Stories And Blessed Aha's is a gentle,
humorous collection of insightful accounts of using spiritual and Christian principles to better
cope
with the loopy and hectic situations that ordinary life throws at us again and again. The true
powers
of love, faith, and endurance are tested and brought to the fore in these heartwarming vignettes,
such as the one titled "Jesus needed to make a personal connection." Smack In The Middle Of
Life
makes for superb inspirational reading and also makes a delightful giftbook.
Praying Dangerously
Regina Sara Ryan
Hohm Press
PO Box 2501, Prescott, AZ 86302
1890772062 $14.95 1-800-381-2700
In Praying Dangerously: Radical Reliance On God, Regina Ryan draws upon her more than
twenty-five years of studies in contemplation and mysticism as practiced in the religious traditions
and lives of great women from Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Sapphism in order
to
reveal an age-old and universal tradition of prayer as an expression of a radical and total reliance
on
God in the face of a secular world that can range from the seemingly indifferent to the actively
hostile. Included are "dangerous prayers" from Jesus, Simone Weil (a French philosopher and
mystic), the Sufi Saint Rabi'a, Tibetan teacher Chagdud Tulku, and others. Praying Dangerously is
compelling, thoughtful, occasionally iconoclastic, and highly recommended for serious students of
religion and spirituality.
The Diamond Sutra
Red Pine
Counterpoint
717 D Street NW #203, Washington, DC 20004
1-58243-059-4 $35.00
The Diamond Sutra features text and commentaries translated from the Chinese and Sanskrit by
Red
Pine, providing all interested in Buddhist teachings with new insights on the most studied of all
the
sutras. The author is a Buddhist scholar who has consulted dozens of commentaries in the course
of
his research, making for an exceptional translation.
The Social Issues Shelf
Spin This!
Bill Press
Pocket Books
1230 Avenue of Americas, NY, NY 10020
0-7434-4267-9 $26.00 1-800-223-2336
'Spin' is the deliberate manipulation of the truth across society, and can mean anything from
accenting the pros and cons in a situation to disregarding the facts entirely. Examples from recent
history and social events probe politics and social issues as journalism and advertising effect their
own special 'spin' on reporting.
Beggars And Choosers
Rickie Solinger
Hill & Wang/Farrar Straus Giroux
19 Union Square West, NY, NY 10003
0-8090-9702-8 $25.00 1-888-330-8477
How do the politics of choice shape issues and laws surrounding adoption, abortion and welfare
in
this country? Rickie Solinger's Beggars And Choosers explores the changing language and
evolving
law since Roe V. Wade, examining historical distinctions between ethnic and social classes and
how
new politics and issues influence concepts of choice. An eye-opening presentation of how one
woman's choice is another's burden.
Transfer Society
David Laband & George McClintock
Cato Institute Press
1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001
1-930865-10-4 $19.95 1-800-767-1241
How much time, money and resources have been allotted to influence how wealth is distributed in
this country? Over $2,000 year for every individual, according to this title. The figure doesn't
represent the amount transferred, but the amount spent on influencing transfers. Transfer Society
provides a refreshingly different perspective on new wealth and the process of distributing wealth
within the government and private sectors. Intriguing and different.
The Needlecraft Shelf
Create Your Family Quilt
Barbara Brackman
Electric Quilt Company
419 Gould St. Suite 2, Bowling Green, OH 43402
1-893824-10-1 $29.95
Use the CDROM packaged with Barbara Brackman's Create Your Family Quilt to blend the goals
of
celebrating family heritage with making a family quilt. From quilt blocks which represent states to
vintage pictures, state facts, and regional flavor, this tells how to incorporate state quilt blocks
and
symbols to create a unique family portrait. Access to a CDROM drive is essential, here.
American Quilter's Society
Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
www.aqsquilt.com
Four new quilting titles by this publisher provide distinctive projects which stand out. Sharon
Stroud's Dresden Plates Of Distinction (1-57432-773-9, $18.95) provides sixteen original quilting
projects using plates of floral fabrics which add whimsical patterns. Color illustrations of
completed
designs are appealing. Patricia Morris' Perfecting The Quilting Stitch (779-8, $16.95) provides
detailed chapters on everything from marking tools and methods to different quilting techniques.
Exercises reinforce the skills taught, though the focus here is upon developing different stitch
skills.
Bobbie Aug & Sharon Newman's More Vertical Quilts With Style (777-1, $18.95) tells how to
use
vertical settings to obtain new designs. Familiarity with the prior Vertical Quilts With Style is
recommended in order to continue the lessons presented herein. Carleen Parlato and Victoria
Stuart's Dazzling Stars (769-0, $21.95) tells how to produce almost perfect star blocks for piecing
quilts. Almost fifty star block projects range from wallhangings to bed-size quilt projects. These
are
fine quilting guides for all levels of quilters.
C&T Publishing
Box 1456, Lafayette, CA 94549
1-800-284-1114
These quilting titles are exceptional choices for both beginners and those who have some quilting
background, but want to learn new styles. Judith Baker Montano's Crazy Quilt Handbook
(1-57120-173-4, $19.95) appears in its revised second edition to offer twelve simple projects and
a
fine stitch guide. Color photos abound in these fine project descriptions. Jan Krentz's Lone Star
Quilts & Beyond (161-0, $24.95) deserves ongoing recommendation as a fine guide to producing
a
classic quilt using rotary cutting techniques. Others which deserve repeat mention and
recommendation are Laurel Burch's Kindred Creatures (160-2, $24.95), which offers twelve
projects
using quilting, embroidery, and fabric painting; Kristen Dibbs' Machine Embroidery And More
(162-9, $23.95), telling how to work with border prints and different types of quilt-based projects
from wearables to blankets; Alex Anderson's excellent Start Quilting (167-X, $12.95),
recommended for beginners new to the medium, and Wendy Hill's Two-For-One Foundation
Piecing
(169-6, $23.95), revealing how to produce the reversible foundation-pieced quilts which work as
well with clothing. Among the new recommendations are Mary Lou Weidman's Quilted Memories
(166-1, $23.95), which provides nine projects to teach the production of 'story quilts', Larraine
Scouler's Quilting Back To Front (164-5, $16.95), telling of an alternative method of traditional
quilting which involves using fabric on the backs of quilts for alternative designs, and Gai Perry's
Do
It Yourself Framed Quilts (174-2, $19.95), which tells of techniques for producing quilts suitable
for
framing - and affordable, using ready-made frames. Don't miss Yvonne Porcella's Magical
Four-Patch And Nine-Patch Quilts (167-2, $14.95), which provides the artist's techniques for
using
this method to create visually stunning quilts; or Louisa Smith's Strips N Curves (168-8, $23.95),
which covers the basics of easy strip piecing and provides three complete projects to take readers
from beginning to advanced levels. All ae excellent hands-on, step-by-step guides. Two lovely
notecard sets ($11.95 each) are based on this publisher's quilting books and will provide quilters
with lovely gifts. Lone Star Quilts provides twelve notecards based on four beautiful images from
the book; Kindred Creatures provides four vibrant, colorful appliqued quilt images. Both make
excellent gifts quilters.
The Audiobook Shelf
Don't Sweat The Small Stuff For Women
Kristine Carlson
Hyperion Audio
77 West 66th St., NY, NY 10023-6298
0-7868-7151-2 $17.98 1-800-759-0190
Kristine Carlson's audiobook reveals how women can preserve a sense of well-being and power in
a
world which offers them little time for relaxation. The author provides her own reading which
brings
alive her ideas for finding more time and discovering what truly matters. Don't miss Don't Sweat
The
Small Stuff For Men (by Richard Carlson, 7152-0, $17.98): a companion title which uses a similar
format and approach to discuss how men can minimize stress.
Jabez
Thom Lemmons
Random House Audio Books
1540 Broadway, 15th fl., NY, NY 10036
0553713051 $16.99 1-800-726-0600
Thom Lemmons' Jabez is a fascinating and deftly written novel based on Jabez, a man of prayer
whose name meant "pain" and is briefly mention in 1 Chronicles 4:9 as being "more honorable
than
his brothers". Dramatically narrated by Jeff David, this novel of faith and conflict, courage and
hardship, is set in ancient Israel and a riveting "theater of the mind" experience. Abridged, 2
cassette,
3 hours.
Terrorism: The Official Reports
Audio Scholar
Box 1456, Mendocino, CA 95460
1-879557-78-9 $17.95
Terrorism: The Official Reports highlights the latest information on international terrorism,
synthesizing the results of recent US government reports from the Dept. of State, FBI, and others.
From global trends in terrorist activity to changing methods of international terrorism, this
provides
a fine audio overview, narrated by the powerful veteran voice of Grover Gardner, who's recorded
over 400 titles for the Library of Congress. Timely and recommended.
What Makes Sammy Run?
Budd Schulberg
Books On Tape, Inc.
Box 7900, Newport Beach, CA 92658
0736676260 $27.00 1-800-959-8273
Budd Schulberg's What Makes Sammy Run? is set in the cutthroat world of the movie industry.
Sammy Glick is a classic Hollywood player with a genius for climbing the corporate ladder with a
ruthless intensity and a web of deceit and double-dealing. Author Budd Schulberg presents a
memorable cast of characters headlined by a protagonist that is both hilariously appalling and
deeply
compassionate. This complete, unabridged, 13 hour and 30 minute production is aptly narrated by
Scott Brick and would make a welcome and popular acquisition for community library audio
book
collections. Durable plastic shell, 9 ninety minute cassettes.
Audio Editions/Audio Partners
1133 High Street, Auburn, CA 95603
http://www.audiopartners.com
Forrest Church's Restoring Faith (1-57270-272-9, $15.95) receives a fine narration as it includes
live
recordings of and readings from sermons delivered to congregations of many faiths after the
events
of September 11th. Those seeking spiritual meaning in the wake of these events will find this
absorbing and meaningful: powerful in its audio form. Dodie Smith I Capture The Castle (224-9,
$24.95) receives Emilia Fox's charismatic voice as it tells of a teenager's life. Cassandra lives in a
crumbling ruin of an old castle: her eccentric family and her romances come alive here. Agatha
Christie's Dead Man's Folly (236-2, $25.95) receives David Suchet's seasoned and moving voice
as
it presents a Hercule Poirot mystery based on a 'murder hunt' party game. The game turns all too
real and Suchet brings alive the puzzle and fear of the party-goers. All are excellent audio
listening.
Power Of Apology
Beverly Engel
Wiley Audio/Penton Overseas
2470 Impala Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008
1-56015-259-1 $18.95 1-800-748-5804
Kate Reading narrates this classic account of discovering the healing power of apology. This
outlines healing steps which may be taken to transform relationships, outlining common barriers
to
healing and how to overcome them. Reading's voice keeps the simple lessons easy.
Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
1-800-854-7859
Author Nora Roberts has many fans and the appearance of her Midnight Bayou on audio
(1-58788-780-0, $24.95) should earn the attention of prior and new fans alike. James Daniels
provides a moving narration about a man who buys an old mansion and becomes haunted by its
history. Stuart Woods' Orchid Blues (784-3, $29.95) is unabridged, with Dick Hill and Susie
Breck
providing a spirited co-narration telling of police chief Holly's involvement tracking an unusual
group of thieves. Her investigations lead her deep into the world of politics and undercover
operations. Tami Hoag's Cry Wolf (631-6, $24.95) receives Joyce Bean's smooth and clear
narrative
style, which brings alive the deadly rise of power charted in this story of an attorney who
investigates the disappearance of women in the Louisiana bayous. Steeped in atmosphere and high
drama, accented by audio. Robert Crais' Stalking The Angel (643-X, $24.95) tells of Elvis Cole
and
Joe Pike, who take on the Japanese mob. David Stuart provides a lively reading of this L.A.
private
eye's encounters with evil. Enjoy a healthy dose of humor with Mike Lupica's Full Court Press
(880-7, $24.95), telling of the coolest basketball player of the season - a girl. Stephanie Knox
narrates the story of one girl's struggles in the NBA. Rita Rudner's Tickled Pink (804-1, $19.95)
is a
comic novel narrated by the author and telling of Mindy, who dreams of a dancing career and
rethinks her career and life. A wild ride filled with changes results. Geoffrey Perret's Jack (969-2,
$29.95) receives veteran narrator Dick Hill's smooth and riveting biography of Jack Kennedy's life
and times. Perrett's words about Jack's life and times comes alive under Hill's smooth voice.
Andrew
Morton's Madonna (810-6, $19.95) receives Ian Peakes' moving narrative style as it tells of
Madonna's life and private moments. Any fan of Madonna will find this a 'must', spiced by audio
drama. All are exceptional leisure choices.
The Cat Of Bubastes
G.A. Henty
PrestonSpeed Publications
Greathall Productions, dist.
51 Ridge Rd., Mill Hall, PA 17751
1887159606 $29.95 prestonspeed.com
Superbly narrated by Jim Weiss, The Cat Of Bubastes is an exciting, riveting tale by G.A. Henty
of
Chebron (son of the Egyptian High Priest Ameres) and Amuba (a slave in the Ameres'
household).
Chebron accidentally kills a cat which is an act of sacrilege to the ancient Egyptians and the
punishment is death. He and Amuba flee and in doing so find themselves embarking on the high
road
of adventure as they encounter life and death experiences among peoples of antiquity. The Cat Of
Bubastes is a technically flawless, six CD, unabridged, six hour audio book and strongly
recommended for personal and community library audio book collections.
New Millennium Audio
301 N. Canon Dr. #214, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
1-310-785-2180
Robert Parker's Death In Paradise (1-59007-071-2, $29.95) pairs Robert Forster's dramatic and
fine
voice with a fast-paced story of Jesse Sgtone, who investigates a troubled teen's murder in a small
New England town. Add local characters and small town sentiments and you have a tense thriller
which appears unabridged in its full glory. Jack Higgins' Brought In Dead (070-4, $25.00)
receives
Patrick Macnee's extensive film background and performance expertise as it brings to life the
story
of a drowned woman's mysterious death. It's up to Nick Miller to solve the mystery; especially as
he
has a personal stake in the results. Fans of murder mysteries and boxing will relish two volumes of
boxing mystery audios: Murder On The Ropes (V. 1 - 98-6; V. 2 - 99-4, $25.00 each). Here such
notable authors as Joyce Carol Oats, John Shannon, Thomas Cook, and Loren Estleman are
paired
with veteran and vivid narrators to bring alive a set of boxing-related mysteries. Lest baseball fans
feel left out, don't miss Murderers' Row (V. 1 -30-7; V. 2 - 31-5, $25.00 each). The same
attention
to notable authors such as Robert Parker and Lawrence Block paired with narrators from Lee
Horsley to Jim Gray make these collections stand out in both style and content.
Highbridge Audio
1000 Westgate Dr., St. Paul, MN 55114
1-800-847-5515
These audios are winning presentations for discriminating audio listeners. Topping the list for
appeal
are Tolkien's classics The Hobbit (1-56511-551-1, $24.95) and Lord Of The Rings (549-X,
$49.95).
CD versions are also available of these NPR broadcasts, offering full-cast dramatizations of the
classic fantasies. The wooden box packaging, first conceived by Mind's Eye, is reproduced in full
glory in this set, which is a highly recommended pick both for gifts and personal enjoyment. An
outstanding abridged set. Susan Vreeland's Girl In Hyacinth Blue (543-0, $24.95) comes alive
under
the voices of a number of narrators, and appears unabridged for added impact. A secret painting's
long history has changed lives in this moving story. Nora Hague's Letters From An Age Of
Reason
(536-8, $39.95) receives Kathleen McInerney and Jeff Woodman's warm reading as it provides a
romantic adventure set in Civil War times in America and London. A teen from a prominent New
York family and a pampered house servant fall in love. Tracy Chevalier's Falling Angels (507-4,
$34.95) comes to life under the smooth voice of Anne Twomey, who provides a spirited reading
of
two families who become linked when their daughters meet in a cemetery. Very different
backgrounds come together as the two grow up. New perspectives on World War II are
presented
in Robert Cowley's No End Save Victory (516-3, $24.95), read by Leo Burmester and providing
essays on little-known facts and events from World War II history. Readers of military history will
find this involving. From The Ashes (635-6, $24.95) is narrated by Richard Davidson and Alison
Fraser and provides thoughts by spiritual leaders from many traditions on the events of September
11th. Jack Miles' Christ (540-6, $24.95) provides an intriguing consideration of the life of Christ
as a
hero of literature. Grover gardner brings this biography alive in a very different version of the
story.
All are recommended picks.
Recorded Books/Clipper
270 Skipjack Rd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
1-800-638-1304
Many of the Clipper audio imprints seem designed to appeal to fans of British fiction, mysteries,
and
accents; these selections will hold wide-ranging appeal for any who enjoy dramatic plots and
readers. Amanda Brookfield's A Family Man (0-84197-219-3, $72.00) tells of Matt Webster,
whose
wife leaves him with a four-year-old to raise alone. Gordon Griffin provides an involving narration
of a man who suddenly must be a single parent. Sara Wheeler's Terra Incognita (266-5, $92.00)
receives Patricia Gallimore's spirited reading as it tells of a woman's visit to Antarctica and her
love
for its harsh beauty. Travel fans will find this involving, filled with detailed descriptions of the ice
world. David Sinclair's The Pound (273-8, $63.00) also receives Griffin's smooth narrative style:
while it will interest primarily British subjects, any with an interest in world currency will find this
history intriguing. Deborah Crombie's All Shall Be Well (251-7, $56.00) receives Christopher
Kay's
moving style as it excels in both narrative drama and mystery. A possible suicide turns out to be
murder when Duncan investigates. Ian Rankin has two excellent mysteries narrated by Samuel
Gillies, who provides high drama and excitement to the stories. Tooth And Nail (205-3, $63.00)
provides an Inspector Rebus mystery revolving around a serial killer who has Scotland Yard
puzzled. Let It Bleed (246-0, $72.00) provides another Rebus crime novel set in Edinburgh and
telling of a kidnapped daughter. Both are filled with involving twists and turns of plot. Both are
highly recommended picks for mystery fans.
The Cookbook Shelf
Chocolate Cake From The Cake Mix Doctor
Anne Byrn
Workman Publishing Company
708 Broadway, New York NY 10003
0-7611-2271-0 $14.95 1-800-722-7202
Chocolate Cake From The Cake Mix Doctor is a fine marriage of gourmet cake-making paired
with the convenience of using cake mixes and failsafe baking techniques to produce a polished
result. Introductory pages provide small fancy color photos of finished cakes, inspiring the reader
to look further for easy recipes for delectable delights. Elevate the lowly cake mix a step further
with the additions proposed by these recipes.
Betty Groff Cookbook
Diane Stoneback
RB Books
1010 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA 17102
1879441845 $29.95 1-800-497-1427
Pennsylvania German recipes are combined with Betty Groff's childhood memories as told to
Diane
Stoneback in the Betty Groff Cookbook. The delicious recipes are augmented with full color
photography by Blair Seitz. From Cornmeal Fried Chicken with Herbs; Beef Pie; and Cream of
Watercress Soup; to Baked Tilapia; Apricot-Nut Bread; and Soft Sugar Cookies, the Betty Groff
Cookbook is as much fun to browse through as it is to plan meals with!
Diabetic Cooking For Seniors
Kathleen Stanley
American Diabetes Association
1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311
1580400736 $12.95 www.diabetes.org
Published by the American Diabetes Association, an organization whose mission is to prevent and
cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes, Diabetic Cooking For
Seniors is a highly practical, time and effort-saving cookbook. All recipes use five ingredients or
less, and the portions are scaled down for seniors rather than the usual immense quantities meant
to
feed large families. Useful advice, tips, tricks, and techniques help people with arthritis or a fading
sense of taste create meals that are nutritious, delicious, and healthy. Nutritional information and
official American Diabetes Association exchanges are included for each recipe, and the text is in
reasonably large type to make reading easier. Diabetic Cooking For Seniors is a "must" for any
independent senior looking for useful and delicious culinary ways to help keep their blood sugar
and
calorie intake down.
150 Best Slow Cooker Recipes
Judith Finlayson
Robert Rose/Firefly
Box 61109, Denver, CO 80206
0-7788-0038-5 $22.95 1-800-387-5085
From dips and main dishes to desserts and even roasts, 150 Best Slow Cooker Recipes packs in a
range of tips and recipes for using the slow cooker to maximum effect. Add color photos of
finished
results and tips on using different sizes and shapes of slow cooker and you have a guide which is
appealing and delicious.
Meat
John Harrisson & Frederick Simon
Clarkson Potter Publishers
299 Park Avenue, New York NY 10171
0-609-60777-4 $25.95 randomhouse.com
Meat is a modern, definitive cookery guide branded by Omaha Steaks and providing over a
hundred
recipes on how to cook beef, veal, pork, lamb, fowl and other meats. Many of the dishes host
international flavors and influences with ingredients readily available in any modern market. Color
photos liberally pepper the title and add confidence about the finished result.
Hazel's Kitchen Table
Jeanne Larson Hyde
The Guest Cottage, Inc.
P.O. Box 848, Woodruff, WI 54568
0942495640 $15.95 1-800-333-8122
Hazel's Kitchen Table is a homey, down-to-earth cookbook filled with mouth-watering traditional
recipes, from Swedish Oven Pancake, Apricot Cranberry Bread, and Sour Cream Chocolate
Cake,
to Ice Box Cookies, and Potato Sausage. Each delicious and homespun recipe has a brief sidebar
relating how the family and guests of Hazel's household enjoyed the delicacy. Hazel's Kitchen
Table
is a superb cookbook for kitchens that prepare family meals with love and eager anticipation for
holiday festivities, or just plain old dinnertime good eating.
The Great Turkey Cookbook
Virginia Hoffman & Robert Hoffman
The Hoffman Press
PO Box 2868, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
1893718115 $19.95 1-707-538-5527
Virginia and Robert Hoffman's The Great Turkey Cookbook: 385 Turkey Recipes For Every Day
And Holidays is the definitive, year round specialty cookbook for turkey based cuisines. From
Fruitful Turkey Salad; Turkey Divan Soup; Vintner's Turkey Chili; and Teriyaki Turkey; to Spicy
Turkey Meat Loaf; Glazed Turkey Steaks with Apricot Nut Pilaf; Port-Sauced Turkey; and
Turkey
Tacos, The Great Turkey Cookbook offers mouth-watering, palate-pleasing, easy-to-follow
recipes for all occasions both formal and informal.
Rotisserie Oven Cooking
Sandra Rudloff
Nitty Gritty/Bristol Publishing
PO Box 1737, San Leandro, CA 94577
1558672672 $8.95 1-800-346-4889
In Rotisserie Oven Cooking, freelance food writer and recipe developer Sandra Rudloff
showcases
125 unique and delicious recipes for a rotisserie oven that can be enjoyed any time, any where,
and
all year long. From Herbed Turkey Burgers, Spring Lamb Shish Kabobs, and Hot Honey Chicken,
to Salmon with Avocado Salsa, Swordfish with Rosemary Butter, and Herbed Sirloin Roast,
Rotisserie Oven Cooking will quickly become a counter-top rotisserie themed, family mealtime
planning favorite.
365 Wild Game Recipes
Edie Franson
Krause Publications
700 East State St., Iola, WI 54990-0001
0873419952 $17.95 1-800-258-0929
Edie Franson has written the "Camp Cook" column for the Wisconsin Outdoor Journal for the
past
eight years. In 365 Wild Game Recipes she draws upon her years of experience and expertise to
showcase easy and delicious recipes for everything from venison to fish. All courses of a meal are
covered including entrees, side dishes, and desserts. From Venison Goulash; Baked Quail in
White
Wine; Pheasant Cacciatore; and Workday Turkey Casserole; to Spicy Rabbit with Bacon Gravy;
Smothered Wild Rice & Fried Squirrel; Wild Goose with Green Apple Stuffing; and Bass Fillets in
Beer Sauce, 365 Wild Game Recipes (with a spiral, "lay flat" binding) will swiftly become a
favorite
culinary reference for kitchen cooks working with wild game of all sorts and categories.
Sacred Food
Elisabeth Luard
Chicago Review Press
814 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60610
1556523939 $35.00 1-800-888-4741
In Sacred Food: Cooking For Spiritual Nourishment, award-winning food writer Elisabeth Luard
takes the reader on a fascinating and inspiring survey of dishes traditionally served at significant
and
celebatory moments ranging from birth, puberty, courtship, and betrothal, to marriage, death,
burial,
and remembrance. Along the way Luard illuminates how and why we celebrate such human
milestones with food. Superb images showcase a wealth of recipes and myriad cultures from
Mexico, Japan, Spain, Italy, and Indonesia, to North American, the Middle East, Germany,
Scandinavia, and Britain. From Mushroom Piroshki for an Eastern European birth basket, to
Kerala
Coconut Curry prepared for an Indian wedding feast, Sacred Food offers more than 40
sumptuous
recipes to delight, educate, and please the palate. Sacred Foods is highly recommended for
culinary
gourmets and students of the cultural role food plays in human societies around the world.
Hippocrene
171 Madison Ave., New York NY 10016
1-718-454-2366
Two fine guides offer foods and focuses a bit out of the ordinary for a cookbook. Siri Lise Doub's
Tastes & Tales Of Norway (0-7818-0877-4, $24.95) features traditional Norweigian dishes and
competes well with what few Norwegian cookbooks are on the market. This one is packed with
both recipes and folktales. No color photos of finished dishes, but the vintage black and white
photos capture a folk taste of the country. Chat Mingkwan's Best Of Regional Thai Cuisine
(0880-4,
$24.95) completes well with more general Thai cookbooks, focussing on the four major regions
of
Thailand and their culinary differences and signature dishes. Access to a good Asian market is
essential and some of the ingredients - such as a bunch of pandan leaves for Pandan Leaf Wrapped
Chicken - may not be readily available. Both are inviting and unusual cookbooks.
The Gardening Shelf
Plants For Dry Climates
Mary Rose Duffield & Warren Jones
Perseus Publishing
Eleven Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
1-55561-251-2 $25.00 1-800-242-7737
Southwest gardeners who live in very dry areas will benefit from Mary Rose Duffield and Warren
Jones' Plants For Dry Climates, an informative, "user friendly" book which tells how to build and
maintain a landscape on very little water. Plants For Dry Climates and a focus on organizing a
planting area based on usage makes for a title which tells how plants can improve the climate
around
one's house.
Gardener's Guide To Growing Cannas
Ian Cooke
Timber Press
133 SW Second Ave. #450, Portland, OR 97204-3527
0-88192-513-6 $29.95 1-800-327-5680
Cannas are thought of in terms of their beautiful color. Ian Cooke's Gardener's Guide To Growing
Cannas presents a canna expert's complete review of the plant, from an A-Z listing of varieties to
the
history of cannas, their cultivation and species, and cannas in the garden. Gardener's Guide To
Growing Cannas is an appealing, colorful, comprehensive guide which gardeners and
horticulturalists will appreciate.
Trafalgar Press, Dist.
PO Box 257, North Pomfret, VT 05053
1-800-423-4525
Two excellent gardening guides are recommended picks. For gardeners who like to view
successful
gardens, choose Peter King's Good Gardens Guide 2002 (Bloomsbury, 0-7475-5652-0, $24.95):
it
rates the best 1400 gardens, parks and green places in Europe and European visitors can use it to
locate and tour some unique gardens. Anticipate no color photos here: just a practical take-along
tote which outlines garden and plant features. Constance Tindale's Bonsai (Crowood Press,
1-86126-418-6, $45.00) covers all the basics of bonsai care and creation; from watering and
displaying miniature trees to shaping and pruning the results. A fine, basic cultivation guide.
Annuals, Perennials & Bulbs
Anne Halpin
Creative Homeowner
PO Box 38, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458-0038
1580110681 $19.95 1-800-631-7795
Lifelong gardener Anne Halpin draws upon her many years of experience and expertise in
Annuals,
Perennials & Bulbs: Designing, Planting, Maintaining to offer the home gardener and landscaper a
detailed guide to creating beds and borders that will showcase these garden plants to their best
advantage. Halpin provides 40 step-by-step photo sequences taking the aspiring gardening
through
essential gardening tasks, as well as in-depth profiles of 125 favorite garden planes, enhanced with
600 color photographs (many of them clearly illustrating essential gardening techniques) and more
than 50 watercolor illustrations. Very highly recommended for novice gardeners, and with much
of
value for experienced horticulturalists and landscapers, Annuals, Perennials & Bulbs will aptly
serve
as a continuing reference for the complex task of plant placement and selection.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
The Birder's Journal
Mel Baughman
Stackpole Books
5067 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-6921
0811726975 $19.95 stackpolebooks.com
Now available in an updated and expanded second edition, Mel Baughman's The Birder's Journal
is a
consumable volume for the personal use and notations of North American birdwatchers. Though
it
has very basic information on over 60 North American bird families, the bulk of this thick
compendium consists of accurate, detailed black-and-white sketches of over 850 bird species,
next
to allotted writing space where the birdwatcher can make his or her own notes about when, how,
and where that species of bird was successfully observed. The Birder's Journal is a perfect aid to
keep track of the all the different feathered friends one has seen, and an excellent gift selection for
any North American birdwatcher.
Six-Legged Sex
James K. Wangberg
Fulcrum Publishing
16100 Table Mountain Parkway #300, Golden, CO 80403-1672
1-55591-292-3 $17.95 1-800-992-2908
Fans of insects and those who would learn more about their sex lives will find James Wangberg's
Six-Legged Sex to be packed with intriguing (and often surprising) information about insect sex.
From sex hang-outs and influences on mating habits and strategies to insect peculiarities per
species,
Six-Legged Sex is highly recommended for school and community library collections.
Wild Babies
Irene Brady
Nature Works
P.O. Box 469, Talent, OR 97540
0915965038 $7.95 natureworksbooks.com
Irene Brady's Wild Babies: A Canyon Sketchbook is a beautifully written and illustrated
black-and-white sketchbook of young wild creature of the beautiful yet unforgiving canyon
environment, from black-tailed deer fawns to bobcat kittens to bear cubs and baby squirrels. The
truly captivating art is supplemented with erudite, insightful commentary by the artist. The
wonder,
emotion, and appeal of the art makes Wild Babies makes for a most tasteful and highly
recommended gift book. Also enthusiastically recommended are Irene Brady's other titles, The
Redrock Canyon Explorer (0915965046, $15.95); and Beaver Year (091596502X, $6.95).
Willow Creek Press
Box 147, Minocqua, WI 54548
1-800-850-9453
Three fine pet titles provide animal lovers with whimsical, fun little books. 101 Uses For A Dog
(1-57223-500-4, $14.95) provides color photos of dogs and outlines for 101 uses, from backseat
driving companion to small 'lap top' models. Lee Thomas Kjos' photos are the highlight of Lab
Rules
(299-4, $14.95), a celebration of the labrador dog. Quotes from various sources celebrate the
power
and loyalty of the canine. Karen Anderson's Why Cats Do That (405-9, $13.95) gathers 'kitty
quirks'
in this lighthearted assessment of the underlying meaning of cat habits and sounds. These will
make
fine gifts for that hard-to-buy-for pet enthusiast.
Dancing With Horses
Klaus Ferdinand Hempfling
Trafalgar Square
PO Box 257, Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret, VT 05053-0257
1570761841 $29.95 1-800-423-4525
Kristina McCormack translates this best-selling European book on how to develop trust and
harmony between horses and humans using body language. Dancing With Horses will make an
excellent companion to Almost A Whisper, reviewed above: the focuses on understanding horse
psyche are similar, as is the holistic approach; but the methods are different - and complimentary.
Color photos pack a step-by-step guide to this 'horse/human' body language.
Horse-Lover's Encyclopedia
Deborah Burns, Editor
Storey Books
210 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
1-58017-317-9 $24.95 www.storey.com
Horse lovers and owners should have the Horse-Lover's Encyclopedia as a home mainstay, while
public libraries located anywhere near a rural area should have the Horse-Lover's Encyclopedia on
their reference shelf. This is a comprehensive, A to Z encyclopedia of horses, from breeds and
horse
care to stable lore, and provides all kinds of details on everything from caring for hooves to
performance and rodeo competition training. Small photos and diagrams throughout make for an
excellent, basic handbook on the horse.
The Equine Arena Handbook
Robert Malmgren
Alpine Publications Inc.
P.O. Box 7027, Loveland, CO 80537
1577790162 $17.95 1-800-777-7257
The Equine Arena Handbook: Developing A User-Friendly Facility by equestrian expert Robert
Malmgren is a no-nonsense, practical guide to building and maintaining proper arena grounds for
one's horse to train and exercise. Building an arena is a costly business, and avoiding anything that
could risk injury to a horse is even more important, so that anyone contemplating such an
undertaking must read the practical guide first. The Equine Arena Handbook is also highly
recommended for sincere horse lovers and horse fanciers everywhere, whether they own one of
their
own or not.
The Dog Who Met The Queen & Other Stories
Bernard Wasserman, D.V.M.
Bennington Press
59 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
0967163706 $12.95 1-914-225-9635
The Dog Who Met The Queen & Other Stories is a collection of true stories from the life of
author
and veterinarian Bernard Wasserman, A.B., D.V.M. Twenty-five thoroughly engaging tales cover
such veterinarian adventures as the escapade of struggling to track down and recover a feline
Houdini; coping with deadbeats and hangups who never pay the bills for their animal's care or
abandon the animal; the story of the scruffy little adopted dog from the pound who met the Queen
of
England, and more. a sometimes heartwarming, sometimes cynical, wry, and involving book, The
Dog Who Met The Queen & Other Stories is highly recommended and delightful reading for all
animal lovers.
The Sports Shelf
Sea Kayaking Safety & Rescue
John Lull
Wilderness Press
1200 Fifth St., Berkeley, CA 94710-1306
0899972748 $16.95 1-800-443-7227
John Lull's Sea Kayaking Safety & Rescue is a "user friendly", comprehensive manual on how to
kayak safely in a variety of sea environments. Offering step-by-step descriptions of real-life
scenarios
and numerous illustrations of key kayaking techniques, readers will learn how to competently
assess
kayaking risks, learn effective assisted self-rescues, develop group kayaking strategies, read
weather
patterns and currents, negotiate surf and ocean rock gardens, and deal with boat traffic. Highly
recommended for personal and community library reference collections, Sea Kayaking Safety &
Rescue is essential, "must" reading for the novice, and has a wealth of practical information to
enhance safety and success for even the more experienced kayaking enthusiast.
Elston And Me
Arlene Howard & Ralph Wimbish
University of Missouri Press
2910 LeMone Blvd., Columbia, MO 65201
0-8262-1358-8 $24.95 1-800-828-1894
Elston And Me is the story of the first black Yankee player and tells of the life of Elston Howard,
with widow Alene and a coauthor recalling Elston's life and successes. Baseball fans in general
and
followers of black history and achievement in particular will find this a fine narrative of baseball
history.
Running With The Buffaloes
Chris Lear
The Lyons Press
246 Goose Lane, Guilford, CT 06437
1-58574-328-3 $22.95 1-800-836-0510
Sports fans will relish Running With The Buffaloes, an insider's survey of the University of
Colorado
men's cross country team, which represents the journalist author's season of access to the best
cross
country team in America. Insights on the grueling competitive sport include personal as well as
team
player experiences.
The Biography Shelf
Pablita Verlarde
Marcella J. Ruch
University of New Mexico Press
1720 Lomas Blvd., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131-1591
0937206679 $34.95 1-800-249-7737
Pablita Verlarde: Painting Her People is an impressive artbook that beautifully presents an
historical
and compelling memoir of the artist, enhanced with twenty-eight of her paintings in full color,
including some previously unpublished and rarely seen. Biographer Marcella Ruch spent many
hours
with Pablita Verlarde recording her stories as first person reminiscences and includes anecdotes
drawn from her Pueblo childhood, her mother's early death from TB, her experiences at St.
Catharine's Indian School at age 5, her later years at the Santa Fe Indian School (working with
Dorothy Dunn to develop her art), and painting murals at Bandelier under the WPA. There are
personal reflections on the struggle to raise her children alone, and her eventual fame as an Native
American painter. Here also are stories about the experiences of being a Native American woman
in
the 20s, 30s, and 40s, as well as being an artist able to triumph over many difficulties. Each story
is
illustrated with one of her paintings of Pueblo life, a photograph from her personal collection, or
an
historical photograph from the Museum of New Mexico photo archives. A "must" for students of
Native American art history in general, and the work of Pablita Verlarde in particular, Pablita
Velarde: Painting Her People is also available in paperback (0937206652, $18.95).
Alaska's Evergreen Lodge
Barney Sabo
Trafford Publishing
Suite 6E - 2333 Government Street, Victoria, BC, Canada, V8T 4P4
1552128342 $17.50 1-888-232-4444
In 1969, Barney Sabo decided to resign from his position as a secondary school principal and
move
to a remote part of Alaska with his wife and reside in a wilderness hunting/fishing lodge almost
200
miles outside of Anchorage. Alaska's Evergreen Lodge On Beautiful Lake Louise is the
biographical
story of how the move was made, the life style changes that ensued, the challenges and adventures
experienced so deep into nature's wilderness and far from the comforts and stresses of
"civilization".
Alaska's Evergreen Lodge is highly recommended reading for anyone who has ever dreamed of
chucking it all and going "back to nature" to enjoy a simpler life.
Marlene Dietrich, My Friend
David Bret
Robson Books
10 Blenheim Court, Brewery Road, London N7 9NT
1861053193 $14.00
Marlene Dietrich, My Friend: An Intimate Biography is the only biography of Marlene Dietrich
that
has been written with her full approval, complemented by her own words - with the only condition
that the author, her friend David Bret, should neither speak about nor publish her testament until
after her death. Illustrated with a brief insert of rare black-and-white photographs of the famous
actress, Marlene Dietrich My Friend is an absolute must for students of cinema history and film
memoirs in general, and fans of Marlene Dietrich in particular.
The Man Behind The Rosenbergs
Alexander Feklisov & Sergei Kostin
Enigma Books
580 Eighth Avenue, NY, NY 10018
1929631081 $35.00 enigmabooks.com
The Man Behind The Rosenbergs is the personal and candid memoir of Alexander Feklisov, a
KGB
spymaster. This fascinating, compelling account in Feklisov's own words relates his claims of a
close
friendship to Julius Rosenberg (whom Feklisov felt was wrongly executed) and his duty as a
secret
messenger who helped bring to an end the terrifying tension of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962.
Especially recommended for students of "Cold War" era, The Man Behind The Rosenbergs is a
revealing, gripping narrative, impossible to put down from first page to last!
A Rebel To His Last Breath
Bill Cooke
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Dr., Amherst, NY 14228
1-57392-878-X $32.00 1-800-421-0351
A Rebel To His Last Breath provides the first biography of one Joseph McCabe, a former
Catholic
priest who became a champion of free thought and rationalism in the first half of the 20th century.
Why chart the life of a man largely forgotten today? Because he tackled some of the most
controversial issues of spirituality and social issues of modern times, and his efforts and writings
continue to influence.
The Maelstrom
Frederik Weller
Noble House
c/o American Literary Press
8019 Belair Road, Suite 10, Baltimore, MD 21236
1561676365 $27.95 1-800-873-2003
The Maelstrom is Frederick Weller's personal memoir about his coming of age in the 1950s.
Weller
candidly recounts his first sexual experience, and a six-month "maelstrom" that awakened him to a
world of loose women, easy money, reckless living, as well as the lasting value of integrity,
responsibility, and honor. Written in a free-flowing narrative that quickly captures the reader's
total
interest, The Maelstrom is a fascinating memoir -- especially for those who have their own
memories
of coming into adulthood during the decade of the 50s. Also highly recommended is the first
volume
of Frederick Weller's memoirs, Always Courage (1561674958, $18.95).
Iris Murdoch: A Life
Peter Conradi
WW. Norton & Company
500 - 5th Ave., New York NY 10110
0-393-04875-6 $35.00 1-800-233-4830
Writer and philosopher Murdoch played a major role in English writing for nearly half a century:
Iris
Murdoch: A Life provides her first authorized biography, examining her life and work and
revealing
not only connections between her life and her art, but the moral and social changes she helped
introduce to new generations. The depth of coverage is impressive.
Jackson Pollock
Deborah Solomon
Cooper Square Press
150 Fifth Avenue, #817, NY, NY 10011
0815411820 $18.95 1-800-462-6420
Jackson Pollock is the fascinating and well crafted biography of a truly remarkable and influential
American painter who held himself to the most demanding standards. Biographer Deborah
Solomon
interviewed more than two hundred people to reconstruct Pollock's brilliant yet contrary and
sometimes self-destructive life. A most critical and detail-filled look at a very complicated artist
and
a highly recommended addition to personal, academic, and community library art history and
biography collections.
And Then There Was One...
Michael Stone
The Americas Group
9200 Sunset Blvd., Suite 404, Los Angeles, CA 90069-3506
0935047344 $21.95 1-800-966-7716
And Then There Was One... is a historical memoir covering the era from 1910 t o 1945. Author
Michael Stone was born in Latvia in 1910, grew up in Moscow, relocated to Berlin with his
family
to escape the Communist Revolution, and emigrated to the United States when the Nazis emerged
to take control. And Then There Was One... is a riveting personal saga that spans nations, and
offers
a very personal view of cataclysmic events that reshaped human history and the world. Enhanced
with an appendix, bibliography, and index, And Then There Was One... is highly recommended
reading.
It's a Slower Waltz
Harriette Lerrigo-Leidich
Beech Seal Press/Images from the Past
P.O. Box 137, Bennington, VT 05201
1884592376 $12.95 http://www.ImagesfromthePast.com
Harriette Lerrigo-Leidich's It's A Slower Waltz: Memorable Days From A Long Life is a personal
memoir and candid retrospective written by a venerable woman close to 90 years old. Readers
will
be vividly introduced to what life was like in days of yore. An era when crocheted hats were the
fanciest thing on the block and cakes really were baked from scratch, not necessarily pre-made
mixes. Life in the past is memorably preserved and showcased in It's A Slower Waltz and is
recommended reading for both contemporary as well as future generations.
The Women's Studies Shelf
Legends
John Miller, Editor
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949
1-57731-183-3 $19.95 1-800-972-6657
Legends aptly pairs essays with black and white photos to examine the lives of women who have
changed the world - as presented by great women writers such as Meg Cohen, Anne Hollander,
Patricia McLaughlan and others. Enjoy an inviting collection of contemporary biographical
sketches which reveals these women's many contributions to modern society.
The Business Shelf
Key Account Management And Planning
Noel Capon
The Free Press
1230 Avenue of Americas, NY, NY 10020
0-7432-1188-X $45.00 1-800-223-2336
Middle to large business managers who want a practical handbook for managing a company's
assets
should consider this extensive guide a 'must': Key Account Management And Planning focuses on
customers and how to retain them, examining the systems and processes of maintaining and
expanding a business and developing key account plans. The focus on common problems and
solutions makes Key Account Management And Planning an exceptional guide.
Ten Tasks Of Change
Jeff Evans & Chuck Schaefer
Jossey-Bass
350 Sansome St., 5th Floor, San Francisco CA 94104-0499
0787953458 $30.00 1-800-225-5945
Organizations are changing rapidly and unpredictably and such change has now become the norm
for
successful companies. Ten Tasks Of Change: Demystifying Changing Organizations provides
managers and owners with a whole-systems approach to handling and modeling changes, using a
basic foundation of planning and managing work to help changes take place smoothly. Chapters
provide an easy, pragmatic approach to achieving the basics tasks of the framework presented by
the
authors.
Put Time Management To Work
Peggy Duncan
PSC Press
1010 Pine Tree Trail, Atlanta, GA 30349-4979
0967472814 $13.95 1-770-991-1316
Put Time Management To Work: Get Organized, Streamline Processes, Use The Right
Technology
is a straightforward, no-nonsense guide expressly written to help busy people make the most of
their
limited waking hours as applied to unlimited needs and ceaseless demands. Chapters focus on
everything from organizing one's desk to coping with other people's messes to setting goals,
calendar management, effective delegation and much, much more. Highly accessible,
straightforward, and practical, Put Time Management To Work is an absolute "must" for
everyone
from domestic homemakers to corporate executives who have too much to do and not enough
time
to do it!
The World History Shelf
Sacred Sexuality In Ancient Egypt
Ruth Antelme & Stephane Rossini
Inner Traditions
Box 388, Rochester, VT 05767
0-89281863-8 $24.95 1-800-246-8648
Ruth Antelme and Stephane Rossini's Sacred Sexuality In Ancient Egypt is the first book to
explore
the sexual philosophy and practices of the ancient Egyptians, considering the sexual life of the
ancients and revealing the social and personal influences of sexuality in their society. Over 160
black
and white photos pepper this informative survey of the symbolism of erotic images found in
temples
and on papyri. A truly intriguing study.
Religions Of The Hellenistic-Roman Age
Antonia Tripolitis
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
255 Jefferson Ave. S.E., Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503
080284913X $16.00 www.eerdmans.com
Religions Of The Hellenistic-Roman Age by Antonia Tripolitis (Professor of Late Antiquity at
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey) is an impressive, informative, scholarly
overview
and detailed introduction to the principal Western religions and philosophical extensions from the
reign of Alexander the Great to the emerging Christian world in the fourth century. Among the
many
beliefs and practices explored are Mithraism, Hellenistic Judaism, Christianity, Gnosticism, and
the
philosophies of Stoicism, Epicureanism, Middle Platoism, and mystery cults such as those of
Demeter at Eleusis, Dionysus, Isis, and Magna Mater. Thoroughly researched and even-handedly
written, Religions Of The Hellenistic-Roman Age makes for fascinating reading and is a superbly
presented and welcome addition to religious studies reference collections and reading lists.
With Unfailing Dedication
Elizabeth McLachlan
NeWest Press
201-8540-109 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1E6, Canada
1896300480 $19.00 newestpress.com
Though Elizabeth McLachlan's With Unfailing Dedication: Rural Teachers In The War Years is
the
sequel to her With Unshakeable Persistence. This latest history of twentieth century Canadian
education stands well on its own. With Unfailing Dedication is a vivid recounting of the personal
experiences of over thirty-five teachers during and after World War II, encompassing the highs
and
lows of exciting and frightening times. Highly recommended for students of Canadian history in
general, and the history of rural education in particular.
English Warfare 1511-1642
Mark Charles Fissel
Routledge
29 West 35th Street, NY, NY 10001
0415214823 25.95 www.routledge.com
Deftly written by Mark Fissel (Professor of History at Augusta State University) and part of the
Routledge "Warfare and History" series, English Warfare 1511-1642 is a scholarly, college-level
analysis of military operations from the reign of Henry VIII to the start of the Civil War.
Manuscript
sources are the primary reference for reconstructing military expeditions, such as Henry VIII's
battles in France, Scotland, and Ireland, and Elizabeth I's interventions after 1572. No detail is left
unexamined of this fascinating and deadly era. English Warfare 1511-1642 is highly recommended
for anyone with a serious interest in British military history.
A Present Of Things Past
Theodore Draper
Transaction Publishers
390 Campus Drive, Somerset, NJ 08873
0765807130 $24.95 1-888-999-6778
A Present Of Things Past is a careful selection of ten essays about the military and political
aspects
of American and world history, ranging from Second World War and the Dwight Eisenhower
administration through Ronald Reagan's presidency, and the former Soviet Union's reformers
from
Lenin to Gorbachev. Written acerbically and persuasively by noted critic and historian Theodore
Draper, A Present Of Things Past is especially recommended for students of political science, the
Cold War era, and twentieth century American history as a powerful, thought-provoking view of
the
people and events that shaped nations, and through nations the world. Includes such
attention-grabbing essays as "American Hubris", "Reagan's Junta", and "Neoconservative
History".
Placing London
John Eade
Berghahn Books
604 West 115th Street, NY, NY 10025
1571817360 $49.95 berghahnbooks.com
Placing London: From Imperial Capital To Global City by John Eade (Professor in the Faculty of
Social and Life Sciences, Roehampton Institute, London, England) is an impressive and scholarly
analysis of the question: what is London? Examining metropolitan London as a global city in the
rapidly modernizing, post-colonial world, Placing London informatively scrutinizes the history,
present, and envisioned future of this proud city, from the west end and Soho to the Palace to the
east end. Placing London is a profound, college-level retrospective and highly recommended for
academic reference collections in English history.
A Case Of Witchcraft
Robert Rapley
McGill-Queen's University Press
3430 McTavish Street, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 1X9 Canada
077352312X $24.95 www.mqup.ca
A Case Of Witchcraft by independent Canadian scholar Robert Rapley is the true story of Urbain
Grandier, a priest who was accused of sorcery, tortured, and burned at the stake during the reign
of
King Louis XIII. a meticulously researched and scholarly look at mass hysteria and religious
extremism at its worst, A Case Of Witchcraft is so compelling it cannot be put down - the
thoughts
and acts every character within are reconstructed from records, documented evidence, and
sometimes oral legends that have survived the centuries. A Case Of Witchcraft is simultaneously a
fascinating and a disturbing historical account.
Eunuchs And Castrati
Piotr O. Scholz
Markus Wiener Publishers
231 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
1558762019 $22.95 markuswiener.com
Historian and academician Piotr Scholz's Eunuchs And Castrati: A Cultural History is a
fascinating,
informative, insightful study of eunuchs and castrated men throughout human history. Thoroughly
researched and wide-ranging, Eunuchs And Castrati covers the role of eunuchs in such diverse
lands
and eras as Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Byzantine Empire, China, Islam, the Middle Ages, the
Renaissance and Reformation, and 17th and 18th-century Italian opera. Especially recommended
to
students of gender studies and cultural history, Eunuchs And Castrati is an impressive book
written
to dispel commonly held myths and draw readers into a fascinating, if somewhat disturbing human
phenomena. The excellent English translation also includes a new epilogue by Shelley L. Frisch
about eunuchs in the twentieth century.
The Poetry Shelf
A Thousand Peaks
Siyu Liu and Orel Protopopescu
Pacific View Press
2864 Harrison St San Francisco CA 94110
1881896242 $19.95 pacificviewpress.com
Although A Thousand Peaks: Poems From China is the size of a standard children's picturebook,
do
not be deceived; its haunting, lyrical poems are intended to delight and fascinate poetry lovers of
all
ages. Striking, full-color illustrations intersperse the historical poems. Each poem comes with a
few
paragraphs of commentary regarding what is known about the poet and the historical events
affecting the poem. What truly sets A Thousand Peaks apart, however, is that the poems
themselves
are offered in bilingual format: their original Chinese characters, the romanized version of the
Chinese words, a very strictly literal translation, and the modern poetic translation that attempts to
properly ascribe nuances. Poetry devotees can compare translations and interpret the true
meaning,
heart, and soul of each poem for themselves. Storm At Lakeview Tower: Splattering mountains,
ink-black clouds sweep by./Bouncing on boats, pearl white raindrops fly./Rolling around the
earth,
wind scattered clouds/until, under Lakeview Tower, water is sky. (Su Shi, 1036-1101, Song
dynasty).
When Rivers Speak
James Deahl
UnMon America
237 Prospect Street South, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8M 2Z6
1884206093 $13.00 meklerdeahl.com
When Rivers Speak is an impressive anthology of the poetry by James Deahl, and clearly
documents
him as a master wordsmith whose poetry is as memorable as it is articulate. Dark Waters: Frost
has
turned the goldenrod white,/almost like snow;/the barest flush of early dawn/lies on the
Thames./On
the path to town I watch/migrating mallards/drift out across the icy water;/mere ripples of
black./There is no other movement/just these ducks,/dark dots bobbing on dark waters/turning the
world.
A Purple-Golden Renascence Of Eden-Exalting Rainbows
Hugo Walter
Fithian Press
Box 1525, Santa Barbara, CA 93102
1-56474-378-0 $18.95
Hugo Walter's poetry anthologized and showcased in A Purple-Golden Renascence Of
Eden-Exalting Rainbows are like an Impressionist painting: filled with color, rhythm, and a rich
swirl
of images. Autumn is a delicate symphony/Of soft-madrigal swallows and alumen-/Crimson
nirvanas
of jen-amber light. Colors are an integral part of his nature-inspired poetry, enjoy its refreshingly
different syntax, rhythm, and presentations.
So Close
Peggy Penn
CavanKerry Press
6 Horizon Rd., #2901, Ft. Lee, NJ 07024
0967885647 $14.00 1-201-670-9065
The poetry of Peggy Penn focuses on human relationships and the symbiosis of body and spirit.
An
impressive and accomplished poet, So Close is Penn's debut anthology and will well serve to
introduce her special style and poetic abilities to an appreciative reading public. Drought: The
week
you leave, the drought is record high:/water lilies crawl to shore, gagging/on the pale mud, their
luminous centers/closed. Black pansies crisp in this fire:/I think of snow and close the
windows./Opposites attract, as we did. I weigh/my bosoms in my hands, and even they/seem stale
balloons. Perhaps constancy/is too hard to bear, or age prepares/us badly for surprise. Or, in the
hot/doubt of rage, love dries; folds its tent against/the storm and womb-like waits for it to
pass./Why
are you surprised? This is how we last.
The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf
Memories Of Mayberry
Jewell Mitchell Kutzer
Dynamic Living Press
Box 3164, St. Augustine, FL 32085-3164
0971100047 $19.95 www.memoriesofmayberry.com
Jewell Kutzer's Memories Of Mayberry: A Nostalgic Look At Andy Griffith's Hometown Mount
Airy, North Carolina is a gentle, personable, informative, and insightful look at the small town
that
shaped a television entertainment legend. A few black-and-white illustrations and a brief section
of
vibrant color illustrations help shape the heartwarming scenes that are aptly described within the
down-to-earth pages of Memories of Mayberry. A "must" for the legions of "The Andy Griffith
Show" and "Mayberry RFD" fans!
John Huston: Interviews
Robert Emmet Long, editor
University Press of Mississippi
3825 Ridgewood Rd., Jackson, MS 39211
1578063272 $46.00 1-800-737-7788
Ably edited by independent scholar and freelance writer Robert Long, John Huston: Interviews is
an
informative and insightful compilation of interviews with the late John Huston (which took place
from 1952 to 1985) in which he personally comments on his life and projects as an acclaimed
filmmaker. Among the movies that are surveyed within this context are The Maltese Falcon, Key
Largo, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The African Queen, The Night of the Iguana, Prizzi's
Honor, and The Dead. The observations range from his approach to directing; the influence of
painting upon his camera work, and his association with stellar actors, to his beginnings in
Hollywood as a screenwriter, and the influences of James Joyce and Ernest Hemingway upon his
movies. Replete with numerous anecdotes about writers, directors, and actors with whom he
collaborated, we are presented with a body of work and a filmmaker's life that will be immensely
appreciated by students of his work and a man whose personal life was as prodigious as his
professional career. John Huston: Interviews is also available in paperback (1578063280,
$18.00).
A Cat's Diary
Stephen Hauau
Smith & Kraus, Inc.
177 Lyme Rd., Hanover, NH 03755
1-57525-281-3 $16.95 1-800-895-4331
This is a specialty item for the fans of the Broadway production Cats: A Cat's Diary follows the
author's daily involvement with the popular production, from rehearsals to finished audience
product. Especially involving for drama students, who will receive specific insights into the
making
of a Broadway production.
The Man In The Iron Mask
Alexandre Dumas, et al.
Rogue Publishing
5 Crescent Street, Natick, MA 01760
0970717105 $18.95 roguepublishing.com
Aptly translated into English by Frank J. Morlock, The Man In The Iron Mask: A Drama In Five
Acts by the combined and collaborate efforts of Alexandre Dumas, Narcisse Fournier, and
Auguste
Arnould is an impressive stage play based upon historical records of a mysterious masked
prisoner.
Author Alexandre Dumas was so fascinated by speculations of the prisoner's identity that he
transformed the enigma first into a stage play, and later into the final novel of his Musketeers
series.
Exciting and involving, The Man In The Iron Mask is an absolute "must" for fans of Dumas and
his
work!
The Hunting/Fishing Shelf
Fishing The New Jersey Coast
Jim Freda
Burford Books
P.O. Box 388, Short Hills, NJ 07078
1580800920 $16.95 burfordbooks.com
Fishing The New Jersey Coast by professional saltwater fishing guide Jim Freda is a quality
reference specifically tailored to help novice and experienced fishermen alike find the best places
along the new Jersey coastline to bring in a fresh, tasty catch. Aside from a brief introduction to
the
art of fly fishing, the majority of Fishing the New Jersey Coast is devoted to very specific sections
of
New Jersey coastline fishing areas, from Upper Raritan Bay to Cape May Point. With its friendly,
easy-to-understand advice and highly detailed layout, Fishing The New Jersey Coast is a "must"
for
any serious New Jersey area bound angler!
River Journal: Delaware River
George L. Spector
Frank Amato Publications
PO Box 82112, Portland, OR 97282
1571882642 $15.95 amatobooks.com
Filled with colorful anecdotal stories, George Spector's River Journal: Delaware River is a
superbly
presented fly fishing guide that includes a detailed river map, color fly plates, a suggested list of
flies,
and a invaluable wealth of experienced "tips, tricks & techniques" for trout fishing along the
Delaware River system of New York and Pennsylvania.
The Humor Shelf
Pretty Good Joke Book
Garrison Keillor
Highbridge Company
1000 Westgate Dr., St. Paul, MN 55114
1-56511522-8 $9.95 1-800-847-5515
This revised, expanded edition of a Prairie Home Companion joke book gathers jokes from the
first
five joke shows and adds over 200 more jokes, making Garrison Keillor's Pretty Good Joke Book
a
fine gathering of puns, one-liners, and timeless classics. A fun guide for any fan of jokes.
Encyclopedia Brown And White
Bill Amend
Andrews & McMeel
4520 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64111
0-7407-1850-9 $8.95 1-800-851-8923
Fans of the newspaper cartoon Foxtrot are in for a surprise in this collection, which portrays the
sleuthing duo of Jason and Marcus as they follow clues to finding a thief. Encyclopedia Brown
And
White provides a whimsical collection of their unusual sleuthing abilities in a title all ages will
enjoy.
Revolt Of The English Majors
G.B. Trudeau
Andrews & McMeel
4520 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64111
0-7407-1847-9 $14.95 1-800-851-8923
Revolt Of The English Majors is a collection of G.B. Trudeau's black and white Doonesbury
cartoon
strips and offers fine political satire and commentary. The classic characters of Doonesbury are
entering middle age and re-thinking commitments and lack thereof - enjoy a set of strips which
includes a center selection of full-color panels.
The Science Shelf
Fifty More Years Below Zero
David Norton, Editor
University of Alaska Press
Box 756240, Fairbanks, AK 99775-6240
0-919034-98-5 $20.00 1-888-252-6657
Fifty More Years Below Zero is quite a weighty reference which may find a home only in
university
or Alaskan reference libraries - but is nonetheless filled with important tributes for and insights on
the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory's first fifty years at Barrow, Alaska. From early projects
and
research findings to environmental changes observed, Fifty More Years Below Zero is packed
with
invaluable scientific insights.
Distant Wanderers
Bruce Dorminey
Copernicus Books
37 East 7th Street, New York, NY 10003
0387950745 $29.95 copernicusbooks.com
Distant Wanderers: The Search For Planets Beyond The Solar System by Paris-based journalist in
the fields of astronomy and astrophysics Bruce Dorminey is an amazing look at the practice of
searching for planetary systems other than the nine familiar solar system planets all schoolchildren
know and love. Around the world, from a Chilean desert outpost to atop a Hawaiian volcano,
scientists have been searching; sometimes cooperatively, sometimes in fierce competition, for
evidence of extra solar planet systems. The culmination of a century of experiments, work,
calculations, and speculations are presented all within one fascinating book, Distant Wanderers is
enthusiastically recommended for personal and academic astronomy reference collections and
reading lists.
The Railroading Shelf
Santa Fe - The Chief Way
Robert Strein, et al.
New Mexico Magazine
495 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
0937206717 $39.95 1-505-827-7447
Robert Strein, John Vaughan, and Fenton Richards effectively collaborate to provide an
informative
and fascinating history of the Santa Fe railroad in Santa Fe - The Chief Way. Illustrated
throughout
with many unique historical photographs enhancing the "reader friendly" text, we are presented
with
highlights of those prestigious trains and their luxurious accommodations on the Santa Fe run. A
welcome and highly recommended addition to any railroad buff's collection, Santa Fe - The Chief
Way also touches upon the railroad hires of Native Americans guides to ride the trains through
New
Mexico for the edification of the passengers, as well as citing the film stars and cinematic
moments
associated with Santa Fe railroading history.
Pentrex
Box 94911, Pasadena, CA 91109
VHS Videos 1-800-950-9333
Virginian & Ohio Afton Division Finale (1-56342-096-1, $29.95) charts a model railroad which is
now gone, but which was videotaped before its layout was dismantled. Prototype sound effects
and
special lenses capture the lifelike detail of the V&O setting as the video 'follows the line' as though
it
were a real railroad. An exceptional presentation which shows how a model rail layout can come
alive; this will appeal to both rail buffs and collectors. The vintage Workin On The Union Pacific
(090-2, $19.95) provides six rare Union Pacific publicity and training films produced during the
1970s. While these will primarily interest avid train buffs, their short 6-16 minute takes provides
examples of train work which even amateurs will find intriguing. Today's Shortlines And
Regionals
Volume 1(088-0, $29.95) blends sound and narration with beautiful moving train scenes,
following
the ex-Rio Grande SD45s in service through Nebraska, and other trains in Minnesota and Illinois.
These shortlines and regional trains are thoroughly explored as dialogue follows the smaller
railroad's appeal. Steam Photo Freights & Passenger Extras (093-7) is a crowning glory which
captures the vintage sights and excitement of an old-time steam locomotive. Utah, West Virginia
and
Maryland are the settings for working steamers which pull equipment. This is rail video at its best:
a
variety of scenes and trains designed to appeal to a wide audience.
The Civil War Shelf
Prang's Civil War Pictures
Harold Holzer, editor
Fordham University Press
2546 Belmont Avenue, University Box L, Bronx, NY 10458-5172
0823221180 $50.00 1-800-247-6553
Louis Prang was a German-born, Boston-based picture publisher during the 1880s when he
commissioned the most ambitious series of battle prints to that time. Best known for the creation
and popularization of the Christmas card, Prang hired noted military and marine artists to crate
original science of civil war combat and then reproduced their works in a hugely successful
portfolio
of chromolithographs. A very strongly recommended acquisition for personal and academic Civil
War studies and Art History collections, Prang's Civil War Pictures: The Complete Battle
Chromos
Of Louis Prang features superbly presented reproductions of the original works of art and
includes
the original "Descriptive Texts" which form a priceless historical archive in their own right.
Civil War Medicine
Alfred Jay Bollet, M.D.
Galen Press
P.O. Box 64400, Tucson, AZ 85728-4400
1883620082 $44.95 1-800-442-5369
Civil War Medicine: Challenges And Triumphs by Civil War scholar and historian Dr. Alfred
Bollet
is a unique, remarkable, comprehensive historical survey and documentation of the courage and
heroism of countless health care workers during a terrible and voracious war. From field hospitals
to
amputations to wound infections and treating disease, Civil War Medicine covers every aspect of
the
medical measures used in desperate times. Intense, graphic, almost disturbing in its exacting
attention to some very excruciating details, Civil War Medicine is a singularly excellent reference
and well deserving a place with any Civil War studies reference collection or reading list.
In The Footsteps Of Robert E. Lee
Clint Johnson
John F. Blair
1406 Plaza Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
0895872358 $12.95 1-800-222-9796
In The Footsteps Of Robert E. Lee by Civil War history buff Clint Johnson is both a
comprehensive
travel guide to many historical sites connected to the Civil War Southern general Robert E. Lee,
as
well as a collection of stories that reveal the importance each site had with regard to Lee's
character.
From Harpers Ferry in West Virginia to the famous court house at Appomattox, In The Footsteps
Of Robert E. Lee is a comprehensive, "user friendly" guidebook filled with the most fascinating
bits
of historical trivia. Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in the career of this amazingly
skilled Civil War general and memorable historical figure.
Things Grew Beautifully Worse
Brian K. Robertson, editor
Butler Center for Arkansas Studies
100 Rock Street, Little Rock, AR 72201
0970857411 $12.50 1-501-918-3056
Ably edited by Brian K. Robertson, Things Grew Beautifully Worse: The Wartime Experiences
Of
Captain John O'Brien, 30th Arkansas Infantry, C.S.A. is the personal civil war diary of a
Confederate officer who had a first-hand perspective of the battles, bloodshed, and gangrene of
the
Civil War, and who came to languish in Union Prisons with nothing to do save write down his
experiences. Heavily annotated for the modern reader's benefit, this slim volume adds a very
personal touch to a divisive era in America's history. Things Grew Beautifully Worse is a highly
recommended and much appreciated addition to the growing library of Civil War memoirs and
eye-witness accounts.
American Jewry And The Civil War
Bertram W. Korn
The Jewish Publication Society
2100 Arch Street, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
0827605277 $19.95 1-800-355-1165
First published in 1951, American Jewry And The Civil War by Rabbi Bertram Korn is a striking,
comprehensive look at how the 150,000 American Jews were involved on both sides of America's
deadliest conflict. Chapters include meticulous discussions on such matters as Rabbinical positions
on the issue of slavery; Lincoln and the Jews; and anti-Semitism in both the North and the South.
A
wealth of references permeate exhaustive study, including transcripts of original correspondence
that
noteworthy Jewish leaders had with President Lincoln. American Jewry And The Civil War is a
welcome and impressive contribution to Civil War studies and nineteenth century American
Jewish
history.
The Half Not Told
Preston Filbert
Stackpole Books
5067 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-6921
0811715361 $26.95 1-800-732-3669
Preston Filbert's The Half Not Told: The Civil War In A Frontier Town focuses on a part of the
American Civil War that is often overlooked or downplayed by other sources that concentrate on
the
armies and campaigns in the East. The Half Not Told is about the Civil War in the West,
particularly
in Missouri. The frontier town of St. Joseph, Missouri, which became torn apart and saw its
fortunes
fall due to stagflation, is a reflection of how dramatically the war changed Western American life
forever. The Half Not Told draws very heavily upon primary sources, as its highly extensive
endnotes section a.d a bibliographical essay attest. The Half Not Told is a very welcome
contribution to Civil War studies, and highly recommended for anyone with an interest Civil War
history -- particularly because much of the telling is in the eye-witness words of the people who
were there.
The Buddhist Studies Shelf
Being Dharma
Ajahn Chah
Shambhala Publications
300 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
1570628084 $16.95 shambhala.com
Written by the much-loved Thai Buddhist master Ajahn Chah (1919-1992), Being Dharma: The
Essence Of The Buddha's Teachings is a clear, informative, straightforward, open-handed
approach
to the wisdom of the Buddha. From the Path, to Peace, and life beyond Cause and Effect,
chapters
cover numerous core aspects of Buddhism in language that lay readers can easily follow. Being
Dharma is an enthusiastically recommended introduction to Buddhist studies and a welcome
contribution to the growing library of Buddhist literature available to western readers.
The Education Shelf
Reading Rules!
Elizabeth Knowles & Martha Smith
Libraries Unlimited
c/o Greenwood Publishing Group
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
1563088835 $32.00 greenwood.com
Reading Rules!: Motivating Teens To Read is expressly recommended to educators and librarians
charged with the responsibility to encourage students in grades 6, 7, and 8 to read for both fun
and
information. Elizabeth Knowles (an elementary teacher for 29 years and current Director of Staff
Development at Pine Crest School, Boca Raton, Florida) and Martha Smith (media specialist at
the
Pine Crest School with 21 years of experience in the field) effectively collaborate to explain how
to
construct an environment conducive to reading and how to implement interactive activities for
sparking interest in reading. Reading Rules! covers reading workshops, literature circles, book
clubs,
booktalks, thematic units, and information literacy. Educators and librarians are shown how to
incorporate these activities into the classroom or media center, and provides extensive lists of
sample materials and resources for student reading and professional consultation. Reading Rules!
is
an important contribution to the field and a highly recommended addition to academic and
teaching
training reference collections and reading lists.
Inspiring Young People To Want To Learn
Bertie Ryan Synowiec, M.S.
Positive Support Seminars & Publications
28641 Elbamar Dr., Grosse Ile, MI 48138
1885335008 $9.97 1-800-676-3806
Inspiring Young People To Want To Learn by Bertie Ryan Synowiec (founder and director of
Positive Support Seminars and Publications and an active member of the National Speakers
Association) is a slim guide which is closely packed with hard-hitting advice, wisdom, sympathy,
and
enthusiasm for parents, teachers, relatives, and friends of young people struggling to cope in a
modern world that is constantly evolving to demand more and more knowledge of the next
generation. Chapters cover such matters as communication and listening skills, expectations and
role
modeling, and the importance of mutual respect and positive support to best help adolescents. A
compelling and useful read for anyone who comes regularly into contact with young folks,
Inspiring
Young People To Want To Learn truly lives up to its title.
Abuse And Neglect
Barbara Lowenthal
Paul H. Brookes Publishing
Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624
1557665184 $22.95 http://www.brookespublishing.com
Abuse And Neglect by Barbara Lowenthal (professor in the Department of Special Education,
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois) is a serious and straightforward look at the
classroom teacher's role in identifying, preventing, and intervening in cases of child maltreatment.
Chapters soberly and explicitly discuss different forms of child abuse and neglect, how to spot
them,
legal remedies, and optimal courses of action. Abuse And Neglect is an absolute must-read for
teachers of all walks, from public and private school instructors to Sunday School and
Community
Center teachers. Abuse And Neglect is highly recommended for teacher education academic
reference collections and school district teacher in service training reading lists.
Well Said, Well Spoken
Robert D. Ramsey
Corwin Press
2455 Teller Rd, Thousand Oaks CA 91320
0761977708 $21.95 corwinpress.com
Well Said, Well Spoken is a collection of 736 quotable quotes directly relating to the teaching
profession. Timeless quotes such as "Normal adolescence is sometimes very abnormal." and
"Short-term goals are refueling stations along the journey." fill the pages of Well Said, Well
Spoken
from cover to cover. An excellent gift book for anyone who works in the area of education, and
highly enjoyable to simply browse through again and again.
Free-Choice Science Education
John H. Falk, editor
Teachers College Press
1234 Amsterdam Avenue, NY, NY 10027
0807740640 $24.95 1-800-575-6566
Free-Choice Science Education: How We Learn Science Outside Of School is a seminal,
college-level collection of discussions on the extent and scope of science learning in America,
with
particular attention to learning outside the traditional educational system. Under the able
editorship
of John Falk, essays by different individual authors discuss the absorption of scientific information
from such sources as early childhood TV viewing, the value of infrastructure in free-choice
science
learning, and much more. High-level social and educational issues are thoroughly explored in this
intriguing, insightful, thought provoking title.
Connecting With Students
Allen N. Mendler
ASCD
1703 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311-1714
0871205734 $13.95 1-800-933-2723
A vital element of successful classroom instruction is the establishment of rapport between the
teacher and the students. This is a key to effective classroom discipline and the creation of a good
learning environment. In Connecting With Studnets, educator Allen Mendler outlines dozens of
positive, effective strategies for engendering good teacher student relations through personal,
academic, and social connections that apply at any level, preschool through university. Connecting
With Students is strongly recommended reading for anyone aspiring to enter the teaching
profession
or currently working in a public or private school setting, as well as being an indispensable,
invaluable addition to academic and teacher training reference collections and reading lists.
The International Studies
Shelf
Global Brains
Gary Ferraro
Intercultural Associates
337 West 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
0971238804 $24.95 1-704-502-5175
Garry Ferraro's Global Brains: Knowledge And Competencies For The 21st Century is an
insightful,
no-holds-barred study of the global economy of the 21st century, and what it takes to succeed in a
world market more interconnected than ever before due to the widespread advances in
communications and transportation technology. Cultural values and their meaning, as well as both
verbal and nonverbal communication are examined in depth. Highly recommended for students of
international studies and global economics, Global Brains is at its heart designed to show people
how to modernize their thinking to best adapt and prosper to the demanding new global
economy.
Trends In Outside Support For Insurgent Movements
Daniel Byman, et. al.
RAND
Box 2138, Santa Monica, CA 90407-2138
0833030523 $16.00 www.rand.org
In Trends In Outside Support For Insurgent Movements, Daniel Byman, Peter Chalk, Bruce
Hoffman, William Rosenau, and David Brannan effective collaborate to produce a cold, hard,
meticulous look at state support, incitement, and sponsorship of insurgencies from the Cold War
ear
through modern globalization. All types of this practice, from offering fighters or training to
simply
offering a blank check are closely scrutinized. An incredibly timely book given the world situation
today and the American commitment to eradicate rogue state supported international terrorism,
and
written at a college level with heavy research and annotation, Trends In Outside Support For
Insurgent Movements is a fascinating, albeit disturbing, look at political machinations around the
world.
Old World New World
Craig Storti
Intercultural Press
P.O. Box 700, Yarmouth, Maine 04096
1877864862 $24.95 interculturalpress.com
In Old World New World: Bridging Cultural Differences, Craig Storti (founder and director of
the
Washington, D.C. intercultural communication training and consulting firm Communicating
Across
Cultures) assembles fifty-one cross-cultural dialogues and analyses on the differences in ways of
life
for people in America, Britain, France, and Germany. A bibliography and index of key concepts
proves helpful in using Old World New World for reference, but it makes most fascinating reading
in
own right even for armchair travelers who never leave their home country. Old World New World
is
very highly recommended for anyone interested in comparing and contrasting the different ways
of
thinking in different nations.
Hebron Journal
Arthur G. Gish
Herald Press
616 Walnut Avenue, Scottsdale, PA 15683-1999
0836191684 $17.99 1-800-759-4447
Hebron Journal: Stories Of Nonviolent Peacemaking is a compilation of moving, insightful, and
inspiring stories illustrating the suffering of the Palestinians, the agony of the Israeli citizenry, and
concludes with an announcement of genuine hope and possibilities of reconciliation between these
strife-torn peoples sharing a common history of tragedy, religious conflict, and systematic
injustice.
From 1995 to 2001, Arthur Gish lived with Muslim families and struggled to find creative
responses
to instill peacemaking amid endemic violence. Selected excerpts from his personal journal reveals
the
work of the Christian Peacemaking Team and offer a vision of small peacemaking groups tangibly
contributing to an amelioration of violent confrontations and "tit-for-tat" retributive punishments
and
murders. Hebron Journal is strongly recommended reading for anyone concerned with bringing
peace to the Middle East.
Federalism And Ethnic Conflict In Nigeria
Rotimi T. Suberu
United States Institute of Peace Press
PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172
1929223285 $14.95 1-800-868-8064
In Federalism And Ethnic Conflict In Nigeria, Rotimi Suberu provides informative insights into
Nigeria's strife ridden post-colonial history and its Federal political structure. A compelling
analysis
is given for the Nigerian system that has given rise to rampant corruption and social
fragmentation.
After a clear and illuminating historical and ethnopolitical survey, Suberu offers significant
constitutional reforms that if adopted would lead to institutional innovations in Nigerian
federalism
that would successfully address the nation's demographic and ethnopolitical complexities as they
exist between its Muslim and Christian populations. Federalism And Ethnic Conflict In Nigeria is
significant and important reading for Nigerian studies reference collections and reading lists.
The Parenting Shelf
Children And Stress
Kaoru Yamamoto, editor
Beverly Hardcastle Stanford, editor
ACEI
17904 Georgia Avenue, Suite 215, Olney, MD 20832
0871731533 $22.00 www.acei.org
Children And Stress: Understanding And Helping is designed to assist parents, teachers, and
caregivers with an understanding of how stressful life events affect children and the means to
assist
children in coping with stressful events ranging from parental divorce, illness, injury, death,
schoolyard bullying, and more. The first half of this informative volume explores children's
experiences with (and perceptions of) stress, focusing especially on areas of family, culture,
school,
and children with special needs. The second half addresses the question of how those who work
with
children can best alleviate children's stress. Children And Stress is an invaluable contribution to
the
field and highly recommended reading for parents, educators, counselors, and anyone charged
with a
responsibility to assist children in dealing with the natural shocks that will inevitable occur in their
young lives.
Bless This Mess
Joanna Campbell-Slan
EFG
KSP Promotions (publicity)
3460 Hampton Ave. #103, St. Louis, MO 63139
1930500068 $14.99 1-800-289-0963
Joanna Campbell-Slan's Bless This Mess is "motivation for moms through stories that inspire &
uplift," a is a thoroughly heartwarming collection of gentle, humorous, and ironic anecdotes
specifically meant to resonate with the trials and tribulations of mothers. Partly a book of stories,
partly a selection of tasty recipes, and partly a consumable workbook inviting the reader to fill in
her
thoughts, Bless This Mess is a top-class Mother's Day gift and makes for enjoyable, entertaining
reading for moms anytime, anywhere, all year long.
The Self-Help Shelf
Derricknyms From A to Z
Derrick Hayes
Derrick Hayes Publishing
Box 201202 Montgomery AL 36120-1202
0970779402 $9.99 derrickhayes.com
Derricknyms From A to Z is a straightforward collection of uplifting acronyms and one-line, turbo
charged advice for improving the quality of one's life, written by motivational speaker Derrick
Hayes. From A.L.O.H.A. ("Always Listen to Others and Help Anyone" - "You can learn
something
from everyone you meet") to Z.O.O. ("Zoom to Overcome Obstacles" - "There is no problem
with
moving fast as long as you are in control"), Derricknyms From A to Z makes for inspiring reading
and is highly recommended for personal and community library self-help collections and reading
lists..
Volunteering: The Selfish Benefits
Charles a. Bennett
Committee Communications, Inc.
P.O. Box 343, Oak View, CA 93022-0343
0970932405 $9.95 1-800-266-0495
Charles Bennett's Volunteering: The Selfish Benefits, Achieve Deep-Down Satisfaction and
Create
That Desire In Others is a motivational manual to doing lasting good works and reaping the
emotional and self-esteem rewards. Filled with snappy quotes and upbeat wisdom, chapters of
Volunteering: The Selfish Benefits cover how volunteer work can bring personal rewards in terms
of
increased satisfaction and happiness which in turn contribute to better physical and psychological
health. a persuasive, highly charged and energetic book and highly recommended for personal,
public service organization, private philanthropic society, and public library collections.
You Can Be Positive, Confident, And Courageous
Aaron Lumpkin
Winning Publications
Box 60443, Nashville, TN 37206-0443
0971160503 $12.95 winningpublish.com
Quotes from the King James Holy Bible add a spiritual dimension to Aaron Lumpkin's You Can
Be
Positive, Confident, And Courageous: Learn To Lead A More Meaningful Life, which begins with
the author's journey to achieving positive self-esteem, and shows the reader how one can love and
improve oneself no matter what the circumstances that contribute toward negative thinking and
poor
self-esteem. Chapters cover issues such as why negativity robs people of a rewarding life, how to
find true personal meaning, and how to develop a "super" self-image. You Can Be Positive,
Confident, And Courageous is highly motivating, energetic, reader friendly, and strongly
recommended self-help book.
Your Journey Of Healing: A Workbook
Lois M. Grant, Ph.D.
Angelic Beings of Light Enterprises
Cate Cummings (publicity)
Box 420995, Atlanta, GA 30342-0995
0970677111 $20.00 BookPublicity.com
Your Journey Of Healing is a consumable workbook specifically designed to help people improve
the quality their life. Author Lois M. Grant, Ph.D. was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in
1975,
an illness that soon became a clinically severe and highly painful case. Yet by applying herself to
spiritual, emotional, and self-improvement issues she was able to cease taking prescription drugs
in
July of 1997. Your Journey Of Healing contains the author's "healing hints" and wisdom distilled
from her personal experience and researches and presented in a format that any lay reader can
easily
understand and incorporate into a better life for themselves.
Partnership Tools
Alan Konell
Hippo Press
P.O. Box 12948, Raleigh, NC 27605
0970299206 $17.95 hippo-press.com
Partnership Tools: Transforming The Way We Live Together by psychotherapist Alan Konell is
an
emotional self-help book that enables readers truly understand such vital practices to a
relationship
as forgiving, expressing conditional and unconditional love, making true commitments and much,
much more. Written from a very practical point of view, chapters discuss not only how to
improve
the bond with one's partner, but also what to do when good intentions are not clear or obstacles
to
communication are seemingly too great. Partnership Tools is strongly recommended reading for
anyone aspiring to, or involved in, a personal relationship.
Brag Your Way To Success
Rochelle B. Balch
RB Balch & Associates
Box 10007, Glendale, AZ 85318-0007
096604682X $15.00 www.rbbalch.com
Brag Your Way To Success: The Guidebook To Self-promotion by public speaker and
accomplished self-promoter Rochelle Balch is a dynamic, energetic, unabashed, "user friendly"
presentation of a self-promoter's secrets. Chapters cover how to get results from being gutsy, the
true strength of confidence, the value of innovation, and "100 Secret Tips." A concise and
invaluable
reference, especially for those businesspeople who are unfortunately too modest for their own
good,
Brag Your Way To Success is an welcome and practical addition to the reading list of anyone
needing to effectively promote or publicize their services and abilities both on the job and off.
Feeling Better, Getting Better, Staying Better
Albert Ellis, Ph.D.
Impact Publishers
Box 6106, Atascadero, CA 93423-6016
1886230358 $15.95 impactpublishers.com
Feeling Better, Getting Better, Staying Better: Profound Self-Help Therapy For Your Emotions is
a
psychological self-help book with a wealth of advice on how to improve one's physical health by
harnessing the power of one's emotional state. Chapters discuss such practical methods for
improving one's attitude and therefore health such as thinking, philosophizing, emoting, and
engaging in positive activities. A highly recommended addition to any personal self-help reading
list,
Feeling Better, Getting Better, Staying Better is not a substitute for seeing a therapist or
counselor,
but rather a recommended supplement to a professional care in order to help the reader respond
more effectively to treatment.
Journey To Mastery
Dr. Kathryn Mickle, Ph.D.
The Wellness Institute for Research and Education
Elizabeth Caulder (publicist)
2430 Nassau Lane, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
1889890030 $14.95 www.thewellnessinstitute.com
Journey To Mastery: Feng Shui For Life by psychologist and educator Kathryn Mickle is an
insightful and completely accessible self-help book about looking at common events and problems
of
life in a new way. Chapters cover such diverse yet everyday topics as "Expectations of Others,"
"Attracting Helpful People into your Life," and "Cultivating a Quiet Mind," and many more.
Highly
recommended for personal self-help reading lists, Journey To Mastery is an uplifting gateway
book
that shows how to generalize Feng Shui principles in order to broaden personal harmony and
enjoy
life to the fullest.
There Is Nothing Wrong With You
Cheri Huber
Keep It Simple Books
Claire Kirch (publicity)
PO Box 1979, Murphys, CA 95247
0963625594 $12.00 1-800-593-9673
There Is Nothing Wrong With You: For Teens is a spiritual, self-help book written to help not
just
young people from emotionally abusive backgrounds, but all people who have learned to unfairly
and over-harshly criticize themselves. There Is Nothing Wrong With You: For Teens is a positive
affirmation of the good people have inside, even if they have grave difficulty in seeing it
themselves.
The atypical typeface resembles hand-printed lettering, conveying emotion but remaining
eminently
readable. Enthusiastically recommended and a welcome addition to the growing library self-help
literature, There Is Nothing Wrong With You: For Teens is written in a highly accessible and
skimmable style, for readers of all attention spans.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
Greek Jewry In The Twentieth Century 1913-1983
Joshua Eli Plaut
Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
c/o Associated University Press
440 Forsgate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512
0838639119 $24.95 1-609-655-4770
Greek Jewry In The Twentieth Century 1913-1983: Patterns Of Survival In The Greek Provinces
Before And After The Holocaust by Rabbi Joshua Plaut examines the events and living situation
of
Greek Jewry before, during, and after the Second World War. Drawing upon archival documents,
oral histories, photographs and more, Rabbi Plaut suggests seven principles that contribute to the
survival of small-town Jewish communities in Greece. Closely researched, with appendices that
include deportation testimonies and the Greek national constitution, Greek Jewry In The
Twentieth
Century is an involving, informative look the history of a community struggling between national,
ethnic, and religious identities. Highly recommended for Judaic Studies and Holocaust Studies
reference collections and reading lists.
The Jobs/Careers Shelf
Tutoring As A Successful Business
Eileen Kaplan Shapiro
Nateen Publishing
One On One (publicity)
P.O. Box 1916, Burbank, CA 91505
096723610X $18.95 1-818-567-1987
Eileen Shapiro draws upon her many years of experience and expertise as a successful master
tutor,
to write Tutoring As A Successful Business. This firm, explicit, basic guide is strongly
recommended
reading for anyone with the aspiration, knowledge and wherewithal to be their own boss.
Chapters
cover such topics as working with special needs children, working with parents, choosing one's
market, what to charge and how to advertise, countless anecdotal stories and much more.
Tutoring
As A Successful Business is an absolute "must" for anyone looking to get a job in one-on-one
teaching, whether for a few extra dollars on the side, or as a lifetime primary career!
Caught Between The Dog And The Fireplug
Kenneth Ashworth
Georgetown University Press
3619 O Street, NW, Washington DC 20007
0878408479 $19.95 1-800-847-9736
Caught Between The Dog And The Fireplug, Or How To Survive Public Service by Kenneth
Ashworth (adjunct professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of
Texas, Austin) is a unique employment guidebook and commentary filled with practical and sound
advice for anyone considering, pursuing, or currently working in a career related to federal, state,
or
local government. Ashworth writes in the novel format of numerous, entertaining, and wryly
informative letters from a sympathetic uncle to a niece or nephew beginning a government career.
A
"must" for all anyone aspiring to a career in public service at any level, Caught Between The Dog
And The Fireplug is highly readable yet filled with sensible observations and
recommendations.
TV: Sex, Lies & Promos
Deirdre Hanssen & Jodi F. Gottlieb
The Promo Zone
PO Box 69-1487, Los Angeles, CA 90069
0967780004 $19.95 promozone.com
TV: Sex, Lies & Promos is a self-study guide to all the various aspects of pursuing a successful
television career, from creating, pitching, and scheduling a TV show, to the ratings system and
affiliate promotion. Written by knowledgeable authors Deirdre Hanssen and Jodi Gottlieb who
have
previously worked for ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, UPN, WB, and various cable channels, TV: Sex,
Lies & Promos contains hard-to-find inside information as to what a day job in TV is truly like
and
what it really takes. Not only is TV: Sex, Lies & Promos enthusiastically recommended for
anyone
with an interest in a TV or media-related career, it also makes for fascinating armchair reading if
you
are happy with your current day job but curious about the complex machinations that take place
on
the other side of the silver screen!
The Law/Justice Shelf
Fighting For Public Justice
Wesley J. Smith
TLPJ Foundation
1717 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036-2001
097109490X $30.00 www.tlpj.org
Fighting For Public Justice: Cases And Trial Lawyers That Made A Difference is an impressive
compendium describing the attorneys and cases that won, or were finalists, for the annual Trial
Lawyer of the Year Award, which is presented to those attorneys who have made the greatest
contribution to the public interest within the last year by trying or settling a precedent-setting
case.
Filled with stories of lawyers do not go to court merely for money or self-interest, but to protect
and
defend the weak and the indigent, Fighting For Public Justice is engaging, compelling, and highly
recommended reading in the field of law and social justice.
Washington's New Poor Law
Gertrude Schaffner Goldberg
Sheila D. Collins
The Apex Press
Suite 3C, 777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017
094525783X $29.95 www.cipa-apex.org
Washington's New Poor Law: Welfare "Reform" And The Roads Not Taken, 1935 To The
Present
is a comprehensive study of the consequences of the "welfare reform" legislation of 1996, which
repealed entitlement to welfare, yet was not especially successful in creating an entitlement to
work.
The new poor law still has major problems with perpetuating poverty. The history of this pivotal
1996 legislation is meticulously traced, as are its modern-day consequences, and a final chapter
regards the nature of what real welfare reform should be. A powerful and fascinating work,
Washington's New Poor Law is strongly highly recommended reading for anyone with an interest
in
or responsibility for combating poverty in America.
Lawyers, Law, And Social Change
Steve Bachmann
Unlimited Publishing, L.L.C.
Bloomington, Indiana
1588320324 $18.99 www.unlimitedpublishing.com/authors
Lawyers, Law, And Social Change by practicing attorney Steve Bachmann is a memorable and
insightful collection of seven essays about the profound impression lawyers and law has made on
social change. Essay topics range from the seemingly endless attacks from pop culture jokes, to
much more severe threats on the legal profession, to the efficacy of poverty law. Lawyers, Law
And
Social Change is an eye-opening "must-read" for anyone interested by the immense impact that
the
American legal system has had on our social systems.
The Political Science
Shelf
Gender And American Politics
Sue Tolleson-Rinehart & Jyl J. Josephson
M.E. Sharpe
80 Business Park Dr., Armonk, NY 10504
0765604094 $24.95 1-800-541-6563
Gender And American Politics: Women, Men, And The Political Process is a candid collection of
original essays deftly edited by Sue Tolleson-Rinehart and Jyl Josephson that explore various
gender
roles in American political life, from Gender and Tax, to Gender and the Federal Judiciary. Of
particular fascination is why and how "Women Get Sicker, Men Die Quicker" is reflected through
public health-care policy. Thought-provoking, diverse, and recommended reading for any with an
interest in gender studies, as well as a welcome contribution to political science reference
collections
and reading lists.
Saving Social Security (From Congress)
Bert McLachlan
Leathers Publishing/Squire Publishers
4500 College Blvd., Leawood, KS 66211
1585970824 $16.95 www.sssfc.com
Bert McLachlan's Saving Social Security (From Congress) is a vivid, cautionary advocate of the
dire
peril the current Social Security retirement plan is in. Written for the non-specialist lay reader in
order to specifically to clear up lies and popular misconceptions, Saving Social Security (From
Congress) unambiguously informs the reader of the facts about the federal budget and the options
facing our nation today. This is an absolute "must read" for anyone paying taxes for Social
Security
now, or expecting to receive it in the future!
Handbook For Liberty
Richard G. Rieben
Berapa Press International
12345 Lake City Way NE, #224, Seattle, WA 98125
1930187009 $10.75 berapapress.com
Richard Rieben's Handbook For Liberty: Boundaries For Preserving Your Humanity While Living
Amongst Humans is an impressive essay and informative instructional on the differences between
true liberty and conventional political rhetoric. Chapters address what Liberty is, where it comes
from, why Anarchy is not the answer, and what needs to change in order to embrace true Liberty.
Guidelines for building a politically free government in the face of contradicting socio-political
realities are presented in this strongly persuasive, inspirational treatise. Handbook For Liberty is
strongly recommended for anyone wanting to address contemporary political and cultural assaults
on traditional and constitutional personal and political liberties.
The Archaeology Shelf
The Viking Discovery Of America
Helge Ingstad & Anne Stine Ingstad
Breakwater
P.O. Box 2188, St. John's, NF A1C 6E6
1550811584 $34.95 breakwater.nf.net
The Viking Discovery Of America: The Excavation Of A Norse Settlement In L'Anse Aux
Meadows, Newfoundland is a highly factual and detailed account of an often overlooked piece of
American history. Representing the culmination of archaeological excavations which unearthed
amazing relics 1000 years after the Vikings lived in America, The Viking Discovery of America is
almost like a time capsule and incredibly fascinating in its own right. Enhanced with
black-and-white
photographs, The Viking Discovery Of America is a highly recommended addition to
archaeological
studies and reference collections, and an absolute must-read for anyone with an interest in Viking
culture or the endeavors of these amazing pioneers.
Ancient Jerusalem Revealed
Hillel Geva, editor
Biblical Archaeology Society
4710 41st Street NW, Washington, DC 20016
9652210218 $30.00 www.bib-arch.org
Ancient Jerusalem Revealed is an impressively presented, scholarly reference enhanced with
black-and-white photographs, diagrams, and sketches, as well as a handful of color plates. The
meticulously researched and detailed text delineates everything modern archaeological research
and
sociological study has revealed about the Holy City, and what it was once like to live there.
Focusing on the Jerusalem Temple during the first and second temple periods, as well as
Jerusalem
during later periods, Ancient Jerusalem Revealed is a comprehensive, visionary reference
collection
of erudite articles strongly recommended for archaeological reference collections in general, and
Jerusalem studies reading lists in particular.
The Literary Shelf
Drunk As A Lord
Ryotaro Shiba
Kodansha America, Inc.
575 Lexington Avenue, NY, NY 10022
4770027370 $30.00 thejapanpage.com
Drunk As A Lord: Samurai Stories is a collection of short historical fiction stories of a feudal
Japan
being roughly forced to acknowledge the world around it. Based on actual people and events, yet
brought to life by the vivid personal imagination of author Ryotaro Shiba, Drunk As A Lord is a
highly poetic, insightful literary collection. Highly recommended to for students of Japanese
literature, as well as non-specialist general readers with an interest in Japan's great history.
Millennium Babe: The Prophecy
Betty Dravis
Xlibris
436 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
0738845094 $16.00 xlibris.com
Betty Dravis' Millennium Babe: The Prophecy is a startling, almost apocalyptic story set in a
world
eerily parallel to our own, in which a popular Silicon Valley weatherman makes a seemingly
unbelievable yet widely embraced prophecy about the first baby to be born on January 1, 2001. As
the countdown winds to the relished and dreaded day, expectant mothers around the world feel
terror and countries fight over the forthcoming "Millennium Babe". Millennium Babe is a tense,
gripping story of human hysteria.
A Tribute To O'Hara And Other Stories
Christine Goldbeck
McKeever Publications
c/o Coal Region Book Nook
39 East Centre St., Shenandoah, PA 17976
0964390523 $12.95 minecountry.com
Christine Goldbeck's short story anthology A Tribute To O'Hara And Other Stories is an
impressive
and entertaining anthology of eight taut, engagingly written short prose stories. Individual tales
involve such themes as Irish roots and coping with a grandmother's slow decay due to Alzheimer's
disease. A Tribute To O'Hara And Other Stories is a highly emotional, strongly recommended
read
reaching out to touch the spirit.
The Environmental Shelf
Leaf Bird Days & Firefly Nights
Beverly J. Letchworth
Pen Central Press
Box 220369, St. Louis, MO 63122-0369
0966567285 $15.95 1-314-984-9805
Leaf Bird Days & Firefly Nights: Personal Renewal Through Nature Journaling by veteran nature
writer Beverly Letchworth is an elegant, eloquent example of the spiritual tranquility and uplifting
beauty that can be experienced through keeping a nature journal. The author's own words
describing
birds and animals evoke a gentle warmth and faith in the natural world. Appendixes offer ways to
entice birds and creatures to visit one's backyard. Leaf Bird Days & Firefly Nights is a welcome,
rewarding, and inspiring addition to any environmental activist, nature lover, or bird fancier's
personal reading list.
Dawn Publications
PO Box 2010, Nevada City, CA 95959
1-800-545-7475
Joseph Cornell is the author of Sharing Nature With Children (1883220734, $9.95) and Sharing
Nature With Children II (1883220874, $9.95). This two volume set showcase nature studies and
appreciation activities that any parent, teacher, or child care provider can readily engage in with
children. Ann appreciation for the complex and interrelated life forms that comprise the exosphere
of
their environments is a solid basis to establish a life-long enthusiasm for nature and the
out-of-doors,
as well as a lasting commitment to environmental issues and concerns. Each volume is available
independently, but school and community libraries are urged to acquire them both for the nature
activities and environmental reference collections.
Biokind
Captain W. K. Miller
Morris Publishing
3212 East Highway 30, Kearney, NE 68847
0970965907 $11.95 1-888-290-5424
Captain W. K. Miller created the concept of "biokind" and draws upon her more than twenty-five
years of experience to present the reading public with Biokind: Rhetoric For A New Paradigm.
This
exceptionally well crafted affirmation that human beings are one with the ecosystem we inhabit,
and
coins a the word "biokind" reflects how we should best live in harmony with the natural world
that
sustains us. Faith, kindness, conservation and ecosystem-friendly behavior bring physical and
spiritual renewal. Highly recommended reading for students of metaphysics, environmental
concerns, and Gaia compatible lifestyles, Biokind speaks from the heart and soil of the Earth
itself.
Sacred Trusts
Michael Katakis, editor
Mercury House
PO Box 192850, San Francisco, CA 94119-2850
1562790560 $17.95 mercuryhouse.org
Sacred Trusts: Essays On Stewardship And Responsibility is an impressive anthology showcasing
thirty new essays by environmental issues and nature writers ranging from Wendell Berry, Mary
Catherine Bateson, and Frederick Turner, to Gary Paul Nabhan, Joan Wulff, and Bill McKibben.
The contributors discuss their diverse experiences and attitudes as caretakers of the natural world
and include a range of perspectives not commonly found in most collections of environmental
commentary. The compelling, entertaining, informative, and occasionally challenging essays are
enhanced for the reader with superb illustrations drawn by Russell Chatham. A balanced mix of
personal reflection, finely crafted nature writing, and passionate appeals for conservation, Sacred
Trusts is a welcome, timely, and highly recommended addition to personal, professional,
academic,
and community library environmental studies collections and reading lists.
Handbook Of Water Use And Conservation
Amy Vickers
Waterplow Press
P.O. Box 2475, Amherst, MA 01004-2475
1931579075 $99.95 waterplowpress.com
Amy Vicker's Handbook Of Water Use And Conversation is a vast, scholarly, yet eminently
practical
guide and reference work enabling the reader to skillfully get the most use out of the least water,
whether one is attempting to conserve for one's home, business, industry, or farm.
Black-and-what
photographs and diagrams illustrate the many topics discussed herein, from optimal plumbing
adapters to legal and economic incentives for water conservation. The Handbook Of Water Use
And
Conservation is enthusiastically recommended for anyone with environmental concerns for water
quality and usage, from lay homeowners, to agriculturalists, to municipal authorities, to corporate
C.E.O.'s.
From Here To Sustainability
Jonathan Dimbleby
Stylus Publishing
22883 Quicksilver Drive, Sterling, VA 20166-2012
1853837350 $15.95 1-800-232-0223
From Here To Sustainability by The Real World Coalition supporter Jonathan Dimbleby is an
impressive and compelling treatise on the 'sustainability gap' between political rhetoric and real
action to combat such social ills as health scares, decaying infrastructure, poverty, and the threat
of
global climate change. Chapters address coping with the new economic order of globalization
while
attempting to restrain its unfair aspects, how to strengthen democracy and face the ever-present
threat of wars and conflicts. Highly recommended reading for anyone concerned with
environmental
issues, From Here To Sustainability is a powerful and thoughtful advocate of seeing past smoke
to
the heart of modern politics in a new and ever-changing world of environmental and global
economic concerns.
The Native American Shelf
Native American Representations
Gretchen M. Bataille
University of Nebraska Press
233 North 8th Street, Lincoln, NE 68588
0803261888 $29.95 nebraskapress.unl.edu
Native American Representations: First Encounters, Distorted Images, And Literary
Appropriations
is an impressive compilation of eleven scholarly essays providing students of Native American
studies with a thorough examination of a wide range of representations and misrepresentations of
Native Americans throughout history. From Columbus' journal entries referring to "Indios" to
cigar
box caricatures, to the image of Sacagawea on the dollar coin, five centuries worth of depictions
and
their meanings are scrutinized. Also available in a hardcover edition (0803213123, $75.00),
Native
American Representations is a most engaging, informative, deliberative analysis, and strongly
recommended for anyone with an interest studying changing perspectives and representations of
Native Americans in the dominate American & European cultures.
Rock Art And Ruins For Beginners And Old Guys
Albert B. Scholl, Jr.
Rainbow Publishing
6832 N. Spring Wagon Drive, Tucson, AZ 85743
0970468806 $19.95 1-800-697-8456
Rock Art And Ruins For Beginners And Old Guys is a travel and field guide to more than forty
major Native American prehistoric rock art sites as well as fifty other ruins and attractions that
can
teach even the most urbanized city slicker the basics of prehistoric rock art in the West, including
where to find it, as well as how to hike, camp, and cook while making the journey. From the
equipment needed on the trail to the type of vehicles that are best to drive, Rock Art and Ruins
for
Beginners has it all - along with descriptions and directions for many ancient, fascinating rock art
sites. If you are planning on viewing rock art in the American West, begin by reading Albert
School's
Rock Art Ruins For Beginners And Old Guys!
Guide To Rock Art Of The Utah Region
Dennis Slifer
Ancient City Press
P.O. Box 5401, Santa Fe, NM 87502
158096009X $15.95 1-505-982-8195
Filled with black-and-white photographs and a brief insert section of color plates, Guide To Rock
Art Of The Utah Region: Sites With Public Access is a singularly comprehensive, illustrated,
informative, and descriptive introduction to Native American rock art, as well as a thoroughly
"user
friendly" travel guide to the viewing of rock art found in Utah that has endured since before
written
history. Chapters cover not only the artwork found throughout Utah, but the accessibility of sites
and proper etiquette and conservation that traveling viewers should observe. Highly
recommended
for students of Native American studies, rock art history, armchair travelers, and people with a
simple zest to visit Utah and see these amazing drawings for themselves.
The Psychology Shelf
3-Minute Consultations With America's Greatest Psychotherapists
Jason Aronson
Jason Aronson Inc.
230 Livingston St., Northvale, NJ 07647
076570305X $8.95 www.aronson.com
Jason Aronson's 3-Minute Consultations With America's Greatest Psychotherapists is a unique
and
practical compendium of forty essays drawn from prominent psychotherapists and selected from
some of the most important books in psychotherapy to have been published over the past several
years. A lively, informative, insightful, and concise resource, readers are able to refer to
contemporary thinking on a broad range of clinical issues. All aspects of psychotherapy (including
cognitive, psychodynamic, and psychoanalytic approaches) are represented as elements of
therapies
for children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. Acknowledge experts in the field of
psychotherapy address such diverse issues as eating disorders, masochism, attachment disorders,
perversions, substance abuse, and more. Especially recommended for students of psychology and
psychotherapy, 3-Minute Consultations With America's Greatest Psychotherapists is an invaluable
addition to reference collections and reading lists.
Spinning Gold Out Of Straw
Diane Rooks
Salt Run Press
151 Santa Monica Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32080
0970959842 $15.95 1-904-829-1754
Spinning Gold Out Of Straw: How Stories Heal by storyteller, educator, and hospice supporter
Diane Rooks is a meaningful, penetrating examination of narrative storytelling as an emotional
bonding and healing process. Chapters cover the positive psychological and health-enhancing
effects
of storytelling, from validating listeners as individuals to transforming pain and offering hope.
Recommended reading for psychology students, therapists and counselors, Spinning Gold Out Of
Straw is a most fascinating read, but perhaps its highest recommendation comes from the gentle
healing stories within its pages.
Low Self-Esteem
Marilyn J. Sorensen, Ph.D.
Wolf Publishing Co.
16890 SW Daffodil Street, Sherwood, OR 97140
0966431510 $14.00
Low Self-Esteem: Misunderstood & Misdiagnosed by clinical psychologist Marilyn Sorensen
(founder and director of The Self-Esteem Institute) is a candid, straightforward look at what low
self-esteem really is, its harmful effects, why it is frequently misdiagnosed and how sufferers can
best
find the help they need. An excellent book written specifically for people who have tried to seek
help
and found nothing useful Low Self-Esteem is highly recommended reading, the non-specialist
general reader, as well as psychology students and novice therapists seeking more information and
perspectives on the chronic issues and problems arising from a condition of low self-esteem.
Quantum Change
William R. Miller & Janet C'de Baca
The Guilford Press
72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012
1572305053 $15.95 www.guilford.com
Quantum Change: When Epiphanies And Sudden Insights Transform Ordinary Lives is a
straightforward, rational look at sudden personal and psychological changes sometimes described
in
their abruptness as "a bolt from the blue" or "seeing the light." What is the nature of emotional
epiphanies that bring about such deep psychological conversions in human beings? An intriguing,
collaborative study of human nature by William Miller (clinical psychologist and Distinguished
Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, University of New Mexico) and Janet Baca (research
scientist with the Behavioral Health Research Center of the Southwest, Albuquerque, New
Mexico),
Quantum Change is especially illuminating because human nature is normally so resistant to any
change, let alone sudden and unexpected alteration.
The Martial Arts Shelf
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Renzo Gracie & Royler Gracie
Invisible Cities Press
50 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
1931229082 $24.95 http://www.invisiblecitiespress.com
Filled cover to cover with demonstrative color photographs, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and
Technique is a superb introduction to a specialized martial art, an invaluable martial arts reference
manual, a basic "user friendly" guide and provides a practical grounding not only in the art of
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu but practical self defense as well. Written and thoroughly demonstrated by
experienced black belt masters of the skill, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is fascinating, educational, and
meticulously explicit in its descriptions and depictions of various holds, escapes, strikes, exercises,
and so much more. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is highly recommended for martial arts students in general,
and Jiu-Jitsu enthusiasts in particular.
Taekwondo
Doug Cook
YMAA Publication Center
4354 Washington St., Boston, MA 02131
1886969930 $18.95 www.ymaa.com
Accessibly written by Doug Cook (who holds a third degree black belt in Taekwondo),
Taekwondo:
Ancient Wisdom For The Modern Warrior is not a just another how-to instruction manual for the
martial art of Taekwondo, but rather a comprehensive history of this specialized martial arts
self-defense technique. Chapters cover how Taekwondo evolved upon the Korean peninsula, the
code of honor to which its first practitioners adhered, the mental and emotional benefits of
practicing
the art, and personal growth in the skill beyond the black belt, among many other topics. Some
black
and white photographs illustrate this highly thoughtful and informative discussion of what is now
a
widely taught martial art and physical discipline. Strongly recommended for Taekwondo martial
arts
enthusiasts who are interested in learning and reaching beyond the mere physical forms of their
practice.
The Library Video Shelf
Qigong
Ken Cohen
Sounds True
413 South Arthur Avenue, Louisville, CO 80027
VT00002 $29.95 1-800-333-9185
In Qigong: Traditional Chinese Exercises For Healing Body, Mind, And Spirit, Ken Cohen takes
the
viewers through a 90 minute, full color, video presentation of the Ancient Chinese system of
gentle
movements and breathing techniques designed to access and harness the basic energy of the
university abiding in the human body and called "qi". Easy-to-follow instruction and dozens of
demonstrations hallmark a four-part Qigong workout that is simple to learn and perform. Qigong
is
strongly recommended viewing for students of applied eastern philosophies, as well as ordinary
men
and women in search of a peaceful spirit and healthy body.
Penny Serenade
Bridgestone Multimedia
c/o Alpha Omega Publications
300 North McKemy Avenue, Chandler, AZ 84226-2618
1563713098 $7.95 1-800-523-0988
Penny Serenade is a classic Hollywood film starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunne. It's the story of
a
young couple who must overcome personal tragedy and heartbreak -- especially the loss of their
baby. They adopt a baby only to run into difficulties when the adoption agency seeks to take the
child back when the Cary Grant character experiences business reversals. But love and devotion
prevail in the end. Penny Serenade is a heartwarming, family friendly, wonderfully presented,
entertaining, and highly recommended for personal and community library video collections. 136
minute, B&W.
Homeopathy: Mystery Of Healing
Home Video Publishing
c/o Janson Associates
88 Semmens Road, Harrington Park, NJ 07640
1568390866 $19.95 www.janson.com
Homeopathy: Mystery Of Healing is a superbly produced and presented 60-minute documentary
on
homeopathic medicine. Featuring informative interviews with a variety of experts from around the
world, Homeopathy: Mystery Of Healing surveys the origins, principles, and modern practices of
this holistic form of medicine that had its origins some two hundred years ago when the German
physician Samuel Hahnemann developed a system of medicine that treated the patient with
specialized, minute doses of natural substances intended to increase the human body's own
inherent
defenses against disease and injury. Homeopathy: Mystery Of Healing is enthusiastically
recommended viewing for anyone with an interest in alternative medicines in general, and
underlying
rationale for homeopathic treatments in particular.
The Library CD Music Shelf
Music Inspired By Middle Earth
David Arkenstone
Paras Recordings
826 South Victory Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91502
NP3012 $TBA 1-818-848-6300
Based upon and inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary fantasy trilogy "The Lord Of The Rings",
composer and multi-instrumentalist David Arkenstone has created an original and memorable CD
album that musically charts that incredible odyssey from start to finish. The individual pieces that
comprise Arkenstone's Music Inspired By Middle Earth include Prelude: Hobbits from the Shire
(4:08); The Road to Rivendel I (3:39); The Quest (5:28); Moria (5:02); Lothlorien (4:18);
Galadriel's Mirror (4:43); The Riders of Rohan (4:24); The Palantir (4:50); Arwen and Aragorn
(3:29); To Isengard (4:25); In the Land of Shadow (4:22); The Field of Cormallen (3:33); and
The
Grey Havens (3:37). Music Inspired By Middle Earth is very highly recommended, especially to
Tolkien's fans and high fantasy enthusiasts.
Paradise Within
John Balint
Blisswave Records
6 Saint Francis Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
BW%002-2 $15.98 johnbalint.com
John Balint's Paradise Within showcases a memorably beautiful music representing a variety of
New
Age, contemporary instrumental and world music styles. John Balint is a master of piano,
synthesizer, percussion, and voice in this highly recommended CD album of original music
featuring
Awakenings (3:42); Perfectly Present (3:13); Lullaby (4:02); Before the Afterthought (3:46);
Journey North (2:57); Leaving Something More (3:47); First Cause (3:31); Another Moment
(5:04);
Revisiting the Past (3:13); Eternal Gratitude (3:42); Mystere (2:47); On Eleven Eleven (3:41);
Healing Space (4:24); Kindness of the Heart (4:08); and the title piece, Paradise Within (4:38).
Running time: 56:35.
EgyptiCat
Patrick Hadley
Abracadabra Music Corporation
c/o Lightword Publishing Company
525 S. Main, Del Rio, TX 78840
ABRA 11:11, $18.00 1-830-774-3141
Produced and arranged by Caspar Weinberger, Jr. for the Abracadabra Music Corporation,
composer Patrick Hadley's EgyptiCat introduces ancient Egyptian beliefs and concepts through a
unique, memorable, and totaling engaging music. Incorporating the sounds of the Mbira, an
ancient
musical instrument, the distinctive and uplifting music is perfectly suited to a profound listening
experience. The selections composing this very highly recommended CD include EgyptiCat (On
the
Prowl); House of Seven Cats; My Sphinx; Nubian Encounter; Nile Crossing; Bastet, Sweet
Bastet;
Her Ra; Pharaoh's Evening; Peer Amid the Ruins; I've Been Here Before; Nine Lives; and Feral
Feline.
The Genealogy Shelf
A Field Guide For Genealogists
Judy Jacobson
Clearfield Company
200 E. Eager St., Baltimore, MD 21202
#9411 $24.95 www.genealogical.com
The ideal and strongly recommended introduction for novice genealogists, Judy Jacobson's 281
page
A Field Guide For Genealogists is thoroughly "user friendly" and an invaluable reference to the
field
of genealogical research. The comprehensive text covers all aspects of genealogy, and is enhanced
for the beginner with an extensive glossary and an exhaustive index.
Professional Genealogy
Elizabeth Shown Mills, editor
Genealogical Publishing Company
1001 N. Calvert St., Baltimore MD 21202
0806316489 $44.95 1-800-296-6687
Ably edited by Elizabeth Mills, Professional Genealogy: A Manual For Researchers, Writers,
Editors, Lecturers, And Librarians is a core title for any private or professional genealogical
reference book collection. Family historians wanting to do independent study, genealogy students
needed to familiarize themselves with research standards and resources, professionals in search of
benchmarks against which to measure their skills and expertise, will find Professional Genealogy
to
be an expansive (680 pages) encyclopedia text and indexed reference of immense practical value
in
the field of genealogical research and recording.
Skeletons In The Closet
Therese Fisher, A.G.
Heritage Books, Inc.
1540E Pointer Ridge Place, Bowie, Maryland 20716
0788418866 $16.50 heritagebooks.com
Skeletons In The Closet: 200 Years Of Murders In Old Virginia by experienced genealogist
Therese
Fisher is a genealogical and historical resource that addresses a particular conundrum: in the wake
of
some sensational murders in Virginia's history, the families of the victims or the accused often
disappeared from traditional genealogical records, and were referred to mostly in court and
newspaper records instead. Unique and highly recommended reading in the field of genealogical
studies and references, Skeletons In The Closet attempts to fill in the missing pieces and events
with
exacting, almost morbid efficiency, and holds nothing back in its endeavor.
Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Glare Ice
Mary Logue
Walker & Company
435 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0-8027-3371-9 $23.95 1-800-289-2553
A drunk in a pickup truck, thin ice, and an accusation of murder in the face of an affair: these are
all
scenarios Claire must deal with as she sets out to defend Buck from charges of abuse and possible
murder. To top it all off, a bad storm may change all lives in this riveting mystery.
Killer Commute
Marlys Millhiser
Worldwide Mystery
c/o Harlequin Books
300 E. 42nd St., 6th fl., NY, NY 10017
0373264054 $6.99 1-416-445-5860
When California literary agent Charlie Green begins her vacation by shutting off the phone and
putting out the cat, she also finds the body of her neighbor slumped in his SUV. Charlie has a
track
record for stumbling over bodies, so she automatically becomes the prime suspect. This in turn
leads
to a wild ride through suburban Long Beach with a killer stalking her condo complex. Add
dangerous secrets, hidden cash, a strategically placed bomb, a temporary loss of hearing, and a
stint
in jail, there is no getting around the fact the for Charlie, vacations can be murder! Killer
Commute
is a compelling, dynamic, page-turner of a mystery from first to last!
Thorn Of The Snow Rose
Jeanne Lamsam
Dynasty Press
PO Box 1467, Great Falls, VA 22066
0971021201 $7.99 dynastypress.com
Thorn Of The Snow Rose is a riveting mystery set in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Terri Henrun is a
beautiful but unfortunate woman whose first two husbands died shortly after marrying her and
leaving her with the proceeds of million-dollar insurances policies. Enter insurance fraud
investigator
Nola Crocker who learns that her favorite young cousin, Kendall Granger, has become Terri's
latest
love interest. That's when Nola and her partner Vale determine to investigate the deaths of Terri's
previous husbands -- with shocking results! Thorn Of The Snow Rose is a smoothly written work
that grabs the mystery buff's total and rapt attention from first page to last!
Gaudi Afternoon
Barbara Wilson
The Seal Press
3131 Western Avenue, #410, Seattle, WA 98121-1028
1580050565 $12.95 sealpress.com
Cassandra Reilly is at work in Barcelona translating novel when she gets a call in London from
Frankie Stevens that Frankie's husband had gone missing. Frankie thinks her vanished spouse is
somewhere in Barcelona and asks Cassandra to find him. Cassandra obliges and in the course of
her
search encounters a foot therapist names April Schauer, a sax layer supposedly from Prague,
seedy
bars in Barcelona's red-light district, dreamlike gardens of Parc Guell, and high adventure in a
madcap mystery where appearances are deceptive and surprises are the order of the day. Gaudi
Afternoon is a superbly crafted and energetically written mystery that will fully satisfy even the
most
demanding devotees of the genre.
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