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Furthering America's Research Enterprise
Richard F. Celeste, Ann Griswold, and Miron L. Straf, editors
National Academies Press
500 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
9780309305228 $64.00 www.nap.edu
Furthering America's Research Enterprise is a scholarly analysis of the value of scientific
research in the United States, which has led to incredible discoveries and technological advances.
In today's era of lean budgets, how can America's cherished tradition of scientific innovation and
discovery continue? Furthering America's Research Enterprise examines why American scientific
research has historically been so successful, what lessons can be learned from the benefits of
these research investments, and how those who allocate funds for scientific research can optimize
their limited resources. An especially valuable tool for policy makers and those in private or
public institutions that fund research, Furthering America's Research is well-reasoned,
plain-spoken, and highly recommended.
The Sibling Survival Guide
Don Meyer and Emily Holl, editors
Woodbine House
6510 Bells Mill Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
9781606130131 $21.95 www.woodbinehouse.com
Accessible to both teen and adult readers, The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information
for Brothers and Sisters of Adults with Disabilities lives up its title as a practical, non-nonsense
resource. Testimony, insights, and tips from people with disabled siblings fill the pages of this
positive-minded, life-affirming guide. Topics range from everyday problems, to relationships and
marriage, to legal issues and planning for the future. "...neither the US Treasury Department nor
the Social Security Administration (SSA) recognize power of attorney when the individual's
governmental benefits are concerned. Therefore, if you have power of attorney for a beneficiary
who receives Social Security benefits, you must still file an application to serve as his
representative payee." An absolute "must-have" for family members of people with disabilities,
The Sibling Survival Guide is worthy of the highest recommendation.
Honeymoon
Patrick Modiano, author
Barbara Wright, translator
David R. Godine, Publisher
PO Box 450, Jaffrey, NH 03452
9781567925388 $16.95 www.godine.com
Patrick Modiano (winner of the 2014 Noble Prize for Literature) presents Honeymoon, an
original novel about a midlife crisis that gradually subsumes perception of time. The central
character Jean B. has spent his life making documentary films about lost explorers; now, it is
Jean who feels aimless. He abandons his wife and career, leaving a false trail, and hides in a
Parisian suburb where his own memories and imaginings drawn from a past meeting with a
refugee couple encroach upon his waking reality. Superbly translated from the original French by
Barbara Wright, Honeymoon is slightly surreal, profoundly reflective, at times tragic, and highly
recommended.
Paying for College Without Going Broke
Kalman A. Chany with Geoff Martz
Princeton Review
c/o Random House Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019
9780804125482, $20.00, www.princetonreview.com
Paying for College Without Going Broke tells how to calculate the costs of college, locate
sources for different kinds of financial aid, and plan for financial backing to avoid costly
mistakes. The focus is on how to maximize financial aid eligibility as well as how to save for
college. Chapters cover everything from picking colleges to filling out paperwork and assessing
assets. The result is a solid reader that goes beyond the usual focus on locating scholarships to
consider not just available financing, but how to qualify for it.
Daily Zen Doodles
Meera Lee Patel
Ulysses Press
PO Box 3440, Berkeley CA 94703-3440
9781612433592, $16.95, www.ulyssespress.com
Daily Zen Doodles: 365 Tangle Creations for Inspiration, Relaxation and Mindfulness packs in a
doodle zentangle drawing for each day of the year, with each page offering a prompt or starting
point for using doodles to encourage mindfulness and contemplation. Add inspirational quotes
and encouraging sheets and what you have is a sketchbook with a difference: a collection of
inspiring invitations to use doodling and zentangle drawing to achieve peaceful meditation
results. The result is a cut above your usual craft guide, and especially recommended for new age
thinkers and aspiring artists with a purpose.
Indians Don't Cry
George Kenny, author
Edited with an afterword by Renate Eigenbrod
Translation by Patricia M. Ningewance
University of Manitoba Press
301 St. John's College, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, R3T 2M5
9780887557699 $27.95 www.uofmpress.ca
The second book of the "First Voices, First Texts" series focusing on little-known literature by
Native American authors, Indians Don't Cry is a bilingual edition the first book of stories and
poems by indigenous Canadian poet and playwright George Kenny. Each two-page spread has
the original Anishinaabemowin text on the right, and an expert English translation on the left.
The stories and poetry vividly portray the everyday challenges of indigenous peoples seeking to
survive amid urban settler society. Inspirational and thought-provoking, Indians Don't Cry is
especially recommended for public library collections. "Sunset on Portage (from the bus depot):
the Winnipeg sun dies / lastly // on the blue logo // of the Bank of Montreal // Fluorescent and
neon lights, / man's creation // supplants // God's technology."
The Killdeer
Michael Cotter
Parkhurst Brothers Publishing
PO Box 356, Marion, MI 49665
www.parkhurstbrothers.com
9781624910609, $28.00, 240pp, www.amazon.com
Michael Cotter was born near Austin, Minnesota, in 1931 on the farm that had been in his family
since 1876. He was the youngest of eight children and was raised in a strict Irish-Catholic
household. However, the barn and fields were a different world, populated by hired men who
were hoboes, drifting in during the Great Depression. The tales comprising "The Killdeer: And
Other Stories From the Farming Life" reflect those two conflicting life styles, blended together
with Cotter's own version of Irish humor. This 240 page compendium is comprised of
twenty-two deftly told and wonderful stories. Enhanced with the inclusion of 'Reading Group
Extras', an Author Biography, and concluding with a section of 'Questions and Answers with
Author Michael Cotter', "The Killdeer: And Other Stories From the Farming Life" is an
inherently entertaining and highly recommended read. Certain to be a popular addition to
community library collections, "The Killdeer: And Other Stories From the Farming Life" is also
available in a paperback edition (9781624910425, $18.00) and a Kindle edition ($9.99).
My Boy, Ben
David Wheaton
Tristan Publishing, Inc.
2355 Louisiana Avenue North, Golden Valley, MN 55427
9781939881045 $18.99 www.tristanpublishing.com
International tennis star David Wheaton presents My Boy, Ben: A Story of Love, Loss and Grace,
the memoir of time spent with his beloved and faithful Labrador named Ben. Their enduring
bond enriched everyday life. My Boy, Ben is a gentle and sometimes wryly humorous saga of
ups, down, and hijinks. The message of God's eternal grace is also subtly woven through the
wonderful, true-life stories, in this timeless treasury.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
Publishing & Marketing in the Digital Age
Debbie Elicksen
Self-Counsel Press Inc.
4152 Meridian Street, Suite 105-471, Bellingham, WA, 98226
www.self-counsel.com
9781770401952, $18.95, www.amazon.com
In "Publishing & Marketing in the Digital Age", Debbie Elicksen draws upon her more than 20
years of direct media experience as a content creator and transmedia producer to write a 180 page
instructional guide designed specifically for authors and publishers working in an increasingly
digital world. "Publishing & Marketing in the Digital Age" covers digitally based content
creation, publishing platforms, marketing, funding resource development, website creation,
blogging, audio and podcasting, YouTube, webcasts and webinars, social media platforms,
Google+, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, transmedia, and public relations. Exceptionally well
written, organized and presented, "Publishing & Marketing in the Digital Age" is an informed
and informative read that should be considered mandatory for aspiring authors and novice
publishers, and which has a great deal of practical value for even the more experienced
professionals within the publishing industry.
The Heyday of Malcolm Margolin
Kim Bancroft
Heyday Books
PO Box 9145, Berkeley, CA 94709
9781597142878 $20.00 www.heydaybooks.com
The Heyday of Malcolm Margolin: The Damn Good Times of a Fiercely Independent Publisher
is the true-life story of Malcolm Margolin, creator of the cultural institution of Heyday Books,
which has served since 1978 as a publisher of books about California - from the tales of Native
peoples to hardworking immigrants, from efforts to protect Calliope hummingbirds to knife-edge
political tensions along the California-Mexico border. A handful of black-and-white photographs
illustrate this adventurous, insightful, and delightful saga of storytelling.
The Book Trade In Early Modern England
John Hinks & Victoria Gardener, editors
Oak Knoll Press
310 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720-5038
www.oakknoll.com
9781584563273, $55.00, www.amazon.com
In the late fifteenth century, the book trade in England was modest in scale and ambition,
hamstrung by legislation, centered in London and heavily dependent on its European
connections. During the seventeenth century a nationwide market for books emerged and in 1695
the Licensing Act lapsed, allowing provincial printing to develop. By the early decades of the
eighteenth century the trade had been radically transformed: it was national in character, better
organized and perceptibly 'modern' in its structure. These essays, from recent 'Print Networks'
conferences, shed light on this transformation, revealing the practices and perceptions of authors,
translators, producers and collectors, the shifting geographical networks that characterized the
early modern book trade and, crucially, what these changes meant for readers. Contributors:
Maureen Bell, Bernard Capp, Sara Barker, Stacy Erickson, Victoria Gardner, John Hinks, Lucy
Lewis, Dan Mills, Harry Newman, Charlotte Anne Panofre, Renae Satterley, Louise Wilson. A
seminal anthology of outstanding scholarship, "The Book Trade in Early Modern England:
Practices, Perceptions, Connections" is the twelfth volume of the outstanding Oak Knoll Press
'Print Networks' series and provides an invaluable historical overview of how the publishing
industry for the English speaking reader evolved into a viable commercial enterprise. Informed
and informative, "The Book Trade in Early Modern England: Practices, Perceptions,
Connections" will prove to be an invaluable and much appreciated addition to academic library
collections.
A Long Way from the Armstrong Beer Parlour
Richard Landon
Oak Knoll Press
310 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720-5038
www.oakknoll.com
9781584563303, $49.95, www.amazon.com
Richard Landon (1942-2011) was the long-time director of the Thomas Fisher Rare Book
Library, University of Toronto, where he also taught courses in bibliography, book history, as
well as rare books and manuscripts librarianship. "A Long Way from the Armstrong Beer
Parlour: A Life in Rare Books: Essays by Richard Landon" is a 440 page compendium comprised
of Landon's personal essays deftly collected into three major sections: Autobiography;
Bibliography and Book History; Collecting and the Antiquarian Book Trade. Erudite, informed
and informative, these essays will be of special interest to bibliophiles, as well as those actively
engaged in the publishing industry, academic and community library systems, and rare book
collectors. Of special interest for dedicated collectors and rare book librarians in charge of
acquisitions is Landon's essay 'Who Owned it and Why It Matters: Provenance'. Enhanced with
an excellent introduction by Marie Elena Korey, "A Long Way from the Armstrong Beer Parlour:
A Life in Rare Books: Essays by Richard Landon" will prove to be a prized addition to personal,
professional, and academic library collections.
The Fiction Shelf
Now We Can All Go Home
Catherine Browder
BkMk Press
University House, Room 224
5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110-2446
www.umkc.edu
9781886157934, $15.95, 238pp, www.amazon.com
"Now We Can All Go Home" by Catherine Browder is a 238 page compendium comprised of her
novellas which envision a future for the principal characters in three of Anton Chekhov's plays
(The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, and The Three Sisters), and are all set in Russia at the turn of the
19th and 20th centuries. Exhibiting a major literary talent of her own, Catherine Browder does
Checkov's novels and the characters that inhabit them a full measure of justice with new and
imaginative storytelling that rivals Checkov himself. Erudite, ingenious, original, and vivid,
"Now We Can All Go Home Together" is very highly recommended reading and would prove to
be an exceptional addition to community and academic library Literary Fiction collections.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
Sex and the Spiritual Teacher
Scott Edelstein
Wisdom Publications
199 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144
9780861715961 $16.95 www.wisdompubs.org
Sex and the Spiritual Teacher is a serious-minded discussion about the problems stemming from
sexual transgressions between spiritual teachers and their students. "Spiritual teacher", in this
context, can refer to a person of authority in any faith. Chapters discuss topics such as "Creating
Healthy Teacher-Student Relationships", "Sex and Spiritual Experience", "Monogamy and Its
Skeptics", "When a Spiritual Teacher Transgresses: Responses of a Healthy Community", and
much more. "As Tibetan Buddhist teacher Sangye Drolma points out, 'You have to use the same
moral standards for an enlightened person as you do for a normal person. Enlightenment is no
justification for sociopathic [or other harmful] behavior.'" Sex and the Spiritual Teacher is highly
recommended as a valuable resource, filled cover to cover with practical strategies for both
individuals and spiritual communities.
The Christian Studies Shelf
Jesus: A Visual History
Donald L. Brake, Sr. with Todd Bolen
Zondervan Publishing House
5300 Patterson Avenue, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49530
c/o Academic PS (publicity)
9780310515371 $29.99 www.zondervan.com
Jesus: A Visual History lives up to its title with stunning, full-color photography and artwork
throughout. The extensive, descriptive text also paints a vivid portrayal of the land, the culture,
and the people who surrounded Jesus. Retelling Jesus' dramatic story from archaeological,
biographical, anthropological, and deeply spiritual perspectives, Jesus: A Visual History is
thoroughly accessible to browsers of all backgrounds. Highly recommended, especially for
church libraries, Bible study reading lists, and personal edification.
Pope Francis: Life and Revolution
Elisabetta Pique
Loyola Press
3441 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
www.LoyolaBooks.org
Goldberg McDuffie Communications
9780829442137, $22.95, www.amazon.com
Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 17 December 1936) is the reigning pope of the
Catholic Church, in which capacity he is both Bishop of Rome and absolute sovereign of the
Vatican City State. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bergoglio worked briefly as a chemical
technician and nightclub bouncer before beginning seminary studies. He was ordained a Catholic
priest in 1969 and from 1973 to 1979 was Argentina's Provincial Superior of the Society of
Jesus. He became the Archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998 and was created a cardinal in 2001 by
Pope John Paul II. Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on 28 February 2013, a papal
conclave elected Bergoglio as his successor on 13 March. He chose Francis as his papal name in
honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. Francis is the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, the
first from the Southern Hemisphere and the first non-European pope since the Syrian Gregory III
in 741, 1,272 years earlier. "Pope Francis: Life and Revolution" by journalist Elisabetta Pique is
a 313 page biography of one of the most beloved and influential reformist popes in the 2,000 year
old history of the Roman Catholic church. An extraordinary and detailed record of the life and
times of Pope Francis, this biographical compendium is impressively skilled research that is
superbly presented so as to be fully accessible for the non-specialist general reader. Very highly
recommended for personal reading lists, as well as seminary, community, and academic library
collections, it should be noted that "Pope Francis: Life and Revolution" is also available in a
paperback edition (9780829442175, $16.95), and a Kindle edition ($9.99).
Billy Graham: Candid Conversations with a Public Man
David Frost
David C. Cook
c/o Cook Communications
4050 Lee Vance View, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
www.cookministries.com
9780781411356, $17.99, www.amazon.com
William Franklin "Billy" Graham, Jr. (born November 7, 1918) is an American evangelical
Christian evangelist, ordained as a Southern Baptist minister, who rose to celebrity status in 1949
reaching a core constituency of middle-class, moderately conservative Protestants. He held large
indoor and outdoor rallies; sermons were broadcast on radio and television, some still being
re-broadcast today. Graham was a spiritual adviser to several Presidents; he was particularly
close to Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon Johnson (who was considered to be one of Graham's
closest friends) and Richard Nixon. He insisted on integration for his revivals and crusades in
1953 and invited Martin Luther King, Jr. to preach jointly at a revival in New York City in 1957.
Graham bailed King out of jail in the 1960s when he was arrested in demonstrations. Graham
operates a variety of media and publishing outlets. It is estimated that more than 3.2 million
people have responded to the invitation at Billy Graham Crusades to 'accept Jesus Christ as their
personal savior'. "Billy Graham: Candid Conversations with a Public Man" is a 224 page
compendium comprised of conversations between Billy Graham and David Frost and provides
invaluable insights into Graham's perspective on a diversity of issues ranging from personal
fame, family, politics, faith, and personal growth. Enhanced with the inclusion of entertaining
and illustrative stories drawn from Graham's earliest crusades, his civil rights activities, and his
spiritual mentoring of American presidents, "Billy Graham: Candid Conversations with a Public
Man" is an inherently fascinating and informative read that is very highly recommended to the
legions of his admirers. It should be noted that "Billy Graham: Candid Conversations with a
Public Man" is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.99), an Audio Book CD edition ($13.35),
and in an Audio Book Download format ($14.95).
T.D. Jakes Speaks to Men
T.D. Jakes
Bethany House Publishers
11400 Hampshire Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55438
9780764212871, $19.99, www.bethanyhouse.com
T.D. Jakes Speaks to Men provides a fine survey packing three of Jakes' prior books under one
cover: LOSE THAT MAN AND LET HIM GO!, SO YOU CALL YOURSELF A MAN?, and
T.J. JAKES SPEAKS TO MEN. It takes the concept of manly behavior and spiritual insight and
melds the two with devotional reading directed to ordinary men, and it offers discussions of
God-based masculinity and compromise that stay firmly rooted in Biblical insight while
embarking on a fine journey to spiritual reflection. Christian men will find this a solid series of
discussions.
The Islamic Studies Shelf
The Handy Islamic Answer Book
John Renard
Visible Ink Press
43311 Joy road, #414, Canton, MI 48187-2075
http://www.visibleinkpress.com
KT Public Relations
9781578595105, $21.95, www.amazon.com
Islam is a monotheistic and Abrahamic religion articulated by the Qur'an, a book considered by
its adherents to be the verbatim word of God (Allah), and for the vast majority of adherents, also
by the teachings and normative example (called the Sunnah and composed of hadith) of
Muhammad (c. 570-8 June 632 CE), considered by them to be the last prophet of God. An
adherent of Islam is called a Muslim. "The Handy Islamic Answer Book" is a 435 page
compendium comprised of descriptive and explanatory information on the history, beliefs,
cultures, and practices of Muslims. Deftly organized into twelve chapters ranging from 'An
Overview of Islam', to 'Themes in Islamic Spirituality', to 'Islam and Other Faiths', to
'Knowledge, Scholarship, and the Islamic Humanities. Enhanced with six appendices, a two page
bibliography (Further Readings), a twelve page Glossary, a sixteen page Timeline, and a useful
Index, "The Handy Islamic Answer Book" is comprehensive, informative, and will serve to
introduce one of the world faiths to an American readership who might have a distorted
impression of Islam due to the barbarities and cruelties of terrorist organizations such the Islamic
State. "The Handy Islamic Answer Book" is very highly recommended for non-specialist general
readers with an interest is understanding Islam, as well as community and academic library
Islamic Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Mecca: The Sacred City
Ziauddin Sardar
Bloomsbury USA
175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 315, New York, NY 10010
9781620402665, $30.00, www.bloomsbury.com
Mecca: The Sacred City comes from one of the key Muslim speakers today and reveals the story
of the city from Biblical to modern times, considering religious struggles and rebellion
surrounding the Middle Eastern city past and present. Sardar moved to Mecca in 1975 for work
and completed one of the five pillars of the Muslim faith during his pilgrimage there: his book
covers his studies on Muslim faith and Mecca in particular, and includes modern-day challenges
as well as its history. Any interested in Mecca ad its importance will find this a fine, detailed
survey - especially those studying Muslim history and culture.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
Jewish Meaning in a World of Choice
David Ellenson
Jewish Publication Society
2100 Arch Street, 2nd floor
Philadelphia PA 19103-1399
9780827612143 $45.00 www.jewishpub.org
Jewish Meaning in a World of Choice: Studies in Tradition and Modernity is an anthology of
scholarly essays by David Ellenson, chancellor of Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of
Religion. Writings discuss Jewish life in an open society, the quest for a balanced theology, and
the role of rabbis and the rabbinate. An extensive bibliography supplements this
thought-provoking compendium of both practical and spiritual philosophy. Individual essays
include "An Ideology for the Liberal Jewish Day School: A Philosophical-Sociological
Investigation", "Interreligious Learning and the Formation of Jewish Religious Identity",
"Transformations of the Rabbinate: Future Directions and Prospects", and more. A welcome
addition to public and college library Judaic Studies shelves.
The Sacred Encounter
Rabbi Lisa J. Grushcow, DPhil, Editor
CCAR
9780881232035, $22.95, www.ccarpress.org
The Sacred Encounter: Jewish Perspectives on Sexuality is no light read: it's a key resource on
the topic of sexuality and Judaism and provides scholars with a serious collection of articles by
rabbis and scholars from across the Jewish spectrum who adds to the subject of religious
perspectives on sexuality. Each section blends personal reflection, scholarly assessment, and
references to Jewish text, and each covers topics as diverse as Biblical and classical rabbinic
views of human sexuality and Jewish law, historical cultural and social changes, liberal Judaism
as it pertains to LBGT issues, and ethics. It's the second volume in the CCAR Cahllenge and
Change Series and is a 'must' for any scholarly Jewish studies collection.
The Cookbook Shelf
Clean Eating Freezer Meals
Tiffany McCauley
Pelican Publishing Company
1000 Burmaster Street
Gretna, LA 70053-2246
9781455619085 $25.95 www.pelicanpub.com
Clean Eating Freezer Meals is a cookbook designed especially for making nutritious, healthy
meals emphasizing natural, unprocessed food. The twist is that all dishes are "freezer-friendly";
family providers short on time can store these breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and desserts
in the freezer. Meals can later be withdrawn from the freezer and made ready-to-eat in minutes.
Recipes include Mexican-Style Breakfast Burritos, Garlicky Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna
Rollups, Hawaiian Baked Beans, Chinese 5-Spice Stir Fry, Thai-Style Coconut Shrimp Soup,
Balsamic Cherry Pork Chops, Creamy Mango Popsicles, and much more. Highly
recommended!
Cooking Well
Sonali Ruder
Hatherleigh Press
c/o The Hatherleigh Foundation
62545 State Highway 10, Hobart, NY 13788
www.hatherleighpress.com
9781578263721, $12.50, www.amazon.com
Compiled by physician and chef Sonali Ruder, and featuring contributions from Jo Brielyn,
"Cooking Well: Anti-Aging: Over 100 Easy Recipes for Health, Wellness & Longevity" is a 176
page culinary compendium comprised of nutritious, delicious, and thoroughly 'kitchen cook
friendly' recipes, each of which are as palate pleasing as they are appetite satisfying! The recipes
range from Raspberry Almond Chia Pudding; Quinoa Salad with Dried Cranberries and
Pistachios; Stuffed Patty Pan Squash with Quinoa, Grass-Fed Beef, and Spinach; and Easy Slow
Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala; to Mushroom Barley Risotto; Roasted Maple Dijon Carrots;
Maple Orange Spice Cranberry Sauce; and Dark Chocolate Almond Biscotti. "Cooking Well:
Anti-Aging: Over 100 Easy Recipes for Health, Wellness & Longevity" will prove to be an
enduringly popular addition to personal, family, and community library cookbook collections. It
should be noted that ""Cooking Well: Anti-Aging: Over 100 Easy Recipes for Health, Wellness
& Longevity" is also available in a Kindle edition ($7.99).
Happy Herbivore Holidays & Gatherings
Lindsay S. Nixon
BenBella Books
10300 N. Central Expressway, STE 400
Dallas, TX 75204
9781940363264 $19.95 www.benbellabooks.com
Happy Herbivore Holidays & Gatherings: Easy Plant-Based Recipes for Your Healthiest
Celebrations and Special Occasions lives up to its title as a treasury of vegetarian and vegan
recipes, suitable for a whole foods, plant-based diet (no oil or animal products, including dairy or
eggs). Appetizers, party foods, and entire meals are included; recipes are grouped according to
their appropriate season or event, from Thanksgiving to Easter/Passover to picnics, kid-friendly
parties, romantic occasions, and more. Recipes include mouth-watering delights such as Stuffed
Acorn Squash, Creamed Kale, Spaghetti alla Puttanesca, Lemon-Rosemary Meatballs (made with
kidney beans, not meat). Highly recommended, as are author Lindsay S. Nixon's previous
"Happy Herbivore" cookbooks.
Better Homes and Gardens Skinny Dinners
Better Homes & Gardens
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
215 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003
www.hmhpub.com
9780544336698, $19.99, www.amazon.com
Where exotic diets fail, sensible and healthy eating will succeed. Especial with meals planned
with the assistance of the "Better Homes and Gardens Skinny Dinners: 200 Calorie-Smart
Recipes that Your Family Will Love". This colorfully illustrated, 300 page compendium is
comprised of two hundred palate pleasing, appetite satisfying dishes that are as nutritious as they
are delicious. Each recipe provides calorie, fat, protein, and fiber information that will prove
invaluable. The dishes range from Herbed Chicken, Orzo, and Zucchini; Vegetable-Loaded Pasta
Bake; Crunchy Peanut Pork Lettuce Wraps; and Steak Sandwiches with Spicy Aioli; to Pork
Tacos with Spicy Watermelon Salsa; Tuna-Nectarine Salad with Bread Toasts; Porcini Eggplant;
Miso-Ginger Kale; and Chocolate-Sesame Cookies. All entrees are 425 calories or less; side
dishes are 100 calories or less; and desserts are 200 calories or less. Of special interest is the
'Make it a Meal' feature suggesting serve-alongs for every main-dish recipe. Very highly
recommended for personal and community library cookbook collections, it should be noted that
"Better Homes and Gardens Skinny Dinners: 200 Calorie-Smart Recipes that Your Family Will
Love" is also available in a Kindle edition ($10.22).
The Modern Kosher Kitchen
Ronnie Fein
Fair Winds Press
c/o Quarto Publishing Group USA
400 First Avenue North, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1722
www.quartous.com
9781592336357, $24.99, www.amazon.com
Kashrut (in English - Kosher) is the set of Jewish religious dietary laws. Among the numerous
laws that form part of kashrut are the prohibitions on the consumption of unclean animals (such
as pork, shellfish (both Mollusca and Crustacea) and most insects, with the exception of certain
species of kosher locusts), mixtures of meat and milk, and the commandment to slaughter
mammals and birds according to a process known as shechita. There are also laws regarding
agricultural produce that might impact on the suitability of food for consumption. "The Modern
Kosher Kitchen: More than 125 Inspired Recipes for a New Generation of Kosher Cooks" is a
superbly illustrated, 208 page compendium comprised of fully kosher recipes for dishes that will
please any palate and satisfy any appetite. These 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes range from
Seared Tuna Steak Sticks with Wasabi-Sesame Dip; Chicken Soup with Curry and Apple;
Roasted Vegetable Hash with Egg and Horseradish Creme Fraiche; and Pan-Seared Marinated
Hanger Steaks with Peppers and Onions; to Double Corn Fritters with Scallion and Chile Pepper;
Bread and Tomato Gratin; Braised Lamb Shoulder Roast with Chocolate; and a Honey
Cashew-Cranberry Pie. As much fun to browse through as to create a family meal menu from,
"The Modern Kosher Kitchen: More than 125 Inspired Recipes for a New Generation of Kosher
Cooks" is also available in a Kindle edition ($11.99) and very highly recommended for any and
all personal, professional, family, and community library cookbook collections.
100 Best Juices, Smoothies and Health Snacks
Emily Von Euw
Page Street Publishing Company
27 Congress Street, Suite 103, Salem, MA 01970
Trina Kaye Organization
www.pagestreetpublishing.com
9781624140914, $19.99, www.amazon.com
Knowledgeably compiled by popular food blogger Emily Von Euw, "100 Best Juices, Smoothies
and Health Snacks" is a beautifully illustrated, 208 page compendium comprised of imaginative
and thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes that will please any palate, satisfy any appetite,
help with weight control issues, and generally supplement a healthy life style. The recipes range
from a Lime and Apple Aura; Herb Happiness; Radical Rootz; Berry Citrus Blitz; and Pina
Colada; to Blueberrylicious Smoothie; Curried Carrot Cream; Spiced Mylk; and Peppermint
Spirulina Bars with Chocolate Fudge. As much fun to browse through as it is inspiring to prepare
delightful culinary treats with, "100 Best Juices, Smoothies and Health Snacks" is truly
extraordinary and highly recommended for personal, family, and community library cookbook
collections. It should be noted that "100 Best Juices, Smoothies and Health Snacks" is also
available in a Kindle edition ($8.89).
Rock Recipes
Barry C. Parsons
Breakwater Books Limited
100 Water Street, St. Johns, NL, Canada, A1C 6E6
www.breakwaterbooks.com
9781550815559, $24.95, www.amazon.com
Compiled by Canadian culinary expert Barry C. Parsons, "Rock Recipes: The Best Food From
My Newfoundland Kitchen" is a beautifully illustrated, 312 page compendium showcasing the
very best Newfoundland has to offer by way of fine dining. Each recipe features a succinct
commentary, along with an ingredients list and thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly', step-by-step
instructions. The dishes range from Spice Rack Sage Butter Roast Chicken; Maple Chipotle
Barbeque Braised Ribs; Pan-Seared Scallops with Fettuccine in Bacon Fennel Cream Sauce; and
Spicy Mango Orange Prk and Cashews; to Sweet Mustard and Bacon Potato Salad; Turkey and
Black Bean Soup; Strawberry Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Pancakes; and Lemon Coconut
Crumble Bars. Of special note is the recipe for Chocolate Souffle Cake with Irish Cream
Whipped Cream and Caramel Drizzle -- A Gluten Free Recipe. Perfectly showcasing the best of
Newfoundland cuisine, "Rock Recipes: The Best Food From My Newfoundland Kitchen" is very
highly recommended for personal, family, professional, and community library cookbook
collections.
Sunday Casseroles
Betty Rosbottom
Chronicle Books
680 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
www.chroniclebooks.com
9781452121208, $24.95, www.amazon.com
A casserole (from the French word casse meaning a case), is a large, deep dish used both in the
oven and as a serving vessel. The word is also used for the food cooked and served in such a
vessel, with the cookware itself called a casserole dish or casserole pan. Casseroles in the United
States or continental Europe usually consist of pieces of meat (such as chicken) or fish (such as
tuna), various chopped vegetables, a starchy binder such as flour, rice, potato or pasta, and, often,
a crunchy or cheesy topping. Casseroles have long been a culinary staple of the American
kitchen. Ably compiled by cooking instructor and syndicated columnist Betty Rosbottom,
"Sunday Casseroles: Complete Comfort in One Dish" is 176 page compendium comprised of
palate pleasing, appetite satisfying, kitchen cook friendly casserole dishes that would be
wonderfully appropriate for any and every dining occasion from daily family fare to holiday
celebration. Deftly organized into seven major sections (Chicken and Turkey Favorites; All
Manner of Meats; Seafood Specials; Market Vegetables; Casseroles Under Cover; Casseroles
with Pasta; Breakfast Casseroles), the recipes range from a Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Bacon
Casserole; to Turkey Cutlets Baked with Gruyere and Onions; to Cold Nights Sausage and Potato
Gratin; to Baked Fish on a Bed of Spinach, Chickpeas, and Tomatoes; to Baked Risotto with
Butternut Squash, Sage, and Parmigiano; to Chipotle Chili Baked Under a Cornbread Crust, to
Crab-Stuffede Pasta Shells with Orange-Scented Tomato Sauce. Beautifully illustrated
throughout with the photography of Susie Cushner, "Sunday Casseroles: Complete Comfort in
One Dish" is the perfect addition to any personal, family, or community library cookbook
collection! It should be noted that "Sunday Casseroles: Complete Comfort in One Dish" is also
available in a Kindle edition ($9.99).
The Einkorn Cookbook
Shanna Mallon & Tim Mallon
Fair Winds Press
c/o Quarto Publishing Group USA
400 First Avenue North, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1722
Dalyn Miller Public Relations
www.quartous.com
9781592336425, $22.99, www.amazon.com
Collaboratively compiled and edited by the culinary team of Shanna and Tim Mallon, "The
Einkorn Cookbook: Discover the World's Purest and Most Ancient Form of Wheat" is an
impressively illustrated, 176 page culinary compendium comprised of recipes for dishes that are
as palate pleasing and appetite satisfying as they are nutritious and kitchen cook friendly to
prepare. The recipes range from Decadent Chocolate Chip Belgian Waffles; Curried Cauliflower
Puff Pies with Parsley Mint Chutney; Kale and Red Pepper Risotto; and Breaded Lemon Chicken
with Capers on Pilaf; to Spicy Salmon over Cilantro Lime Einkorn; Ravioli with Sundried
Tomatoes, Capers, and Ricotta; Kale and Cremini Vegetable Pot Pie; and Small-Batch Mini
Cherry Banana Galettes. As much fun to browse through as it is delightful to plan meals with,
"The Einkorn Cookbook: Discover the World's Purest and Most Ancient Form of Wheat" is truly
extraordinary and highly recommended for personal, family, and community library cookbook
collections. It should be noted that "The Einkorn Cookbook: Discover the World's Purest and
Most Ancient Form of Wheat" is also available in a Kindle edition ($11.99).
United States of Bread
Adrienne Kane
Running Press
c/o Perseus Book Group
250 W. 57th St., Suite 1500
New York, NY 10107
9780762450060 $20.00 www.runningpress.com
United States of Bread is both a home bakery cookbook and a treasury of American heritage
recipes for homemade bread (some with a modern twist where appropriate). From Oatmeal Bread
to Sourdough Rye Raisin-Walnut Loaf to Chocolate Swirl Bread with Crumb Topping and much
more, there's a loaf for every occasion! Detailed recipe instructions, useful kitchen tips, and
snippets of culinary history round out this baker's treasury. Highly recommended!
Practically Raw
Amber Shea Crawley
Andrews McMeel Publishing
1130 Walnut Street
Kansas City, MO 64106-2109
9781449460082 $19.99 www.andrewsmcmeel.com
Illustrated with full-color photography, Practically Raw: Flexible Raw Recipes Anyone Can
Make lives up to its title as a user-friendly resource for "raw" cuisine: healthy, vegan, gluten-free
and soy-free recipes that do not rely on processed food. Certified raw chef Amber Shea has
created recipes that work well with ordinary kitchen equipment and ingredients. Many recipes
have options for variations or food substitutions as well. Easy-to-make culinary delights include
Tropic Thunder Smoothie, Buckwheat Oat Biscuits, Fiesta Taco Roll-Ups (the "meat" is made
from ground sunflower seeds, walnuts, and pistachios), Cinnamon Crumble Coffee Cakes, and
much more. Cooking and nutrition tips abound in this practical-minded, hands-on cookbook and
raw food lifestyle guide.
Food Truck Road Trip - A Cookbook
Kim Pham and Philip Shen with Terri Phillips
Page Street Publishing Co.
27 Congress Street, Suite 103, Salem, MA 01970
9781624140808 $21.99 www.pagestreetpublishing.com
One doesn't have to live in the big city to enjoy its walkabout culinary sensations! Featuring full
color photography on virtually every other page, Food Truck Road Trip - A Cookbook is filled
with more than 100 of the tastiest authentic recipes of street food vendors. Grab-'n'-go delights
include Jalapeno Corn Cakes, Spiced Spareribs with Chimichurri Sauce, Traditional Swabian
Soft Pretzels, Falafel Mezze Plate, Nectarine Raspberry with Tarragon Pops, and much more.
Highly recommended for anyone interested in creating a taste of metropolitan cuisine at
home!
The Best Green Smoothies On The Planet
Tracy Russell
BenBella Books
10300 N. Central Expressway, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75204
www.benbellabooks.com
9781940363271, $16.95, www.amazon.com
In "The Best Green Smoothies On The Planet", Tracy Russell has compiled 150 delicious,
nutritious, and kitchen cook friendly vegan recipes for healthy smoothies suitable for any and all
occasions. Opening with general instructions on how to make perfect green smoothies and the
best green smoothie ingredients, "The Best Green Smoothies On The Planet" organizes and
presented the individual smoothie recipes into nine categorical chapters: Detox and Cleansing
Green Smoothies; Weight Loss Green Smoothies; Antioxidant Green Smoothies; Fitness and
Energy Green Smoothies; Immune-Boosting Green Smoothies; Calcium-Rich Green Smoothies;
Heart-Healthy Green Smoothies; Iron-Rich Green Smoothies; and Mood-Enhancing Green
Smoothies. Enhanced with the inclusion of Notes, an Index, and a Recipe Index, "The Best Green
Smoothies On The Planet" is a unique and highly prized addition to any personal, family, or
community library cookbook collection. It should be noted that "The Best Green Smoothies On
The Planet" is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.99).
South Your Mouth
Mandy Rivers
Quail Ridge Press
PO Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043
www.quailridge.com
9781938879012, $19.95, www.amazon.com
Mandy Rivers is an award-winning recipe writer and food blogger. In "South Your Mouth" she
has compiled a 224 page compendium showcasing palate pleasing, appetite satisfying, and
kitchen cook friendly recipes for southern dishes ranging from a Homemade French Onion Dip;
Creamy Cheese Grits; Easy Slow Cooker Chili; Easy Lipton Onion Oven-Roasted Potatoes; and
Blackened Chicken Pasta Alfredo; to Butter Baked Shrimp with Lemon; Cheeseburger Pie;
Sweet and Tangy Smoked Sausage; Chocolate Mint Cream Cake; Fudge-Stuffed Chocolate Chip
Cookie Bars; and Mama's Apple Cider Pie. Each recipe is accompanied by a succinct
introduction. A great deal of fund to simply browse through and a simply wonderful resource for
menu planning, "South Your Mouth" is very highly recommended for personal, family, and
community library cookbook collections.
Persian Cooking: A Table of Exotic Delights
Nesta Ramazani
Ibex Publishers
PO Box 30087, Bethesda, MD 20824
www.ibexpublishers.com
9781588140876, $26.00, www.amazon.com
Ably compiled and presented by Nesta Ramazani, "Persian Cooking: A Table of Exotic Delights"
is a 400 page compendium comprised of examples of authentic Persian cuisine with each
individual recipe so carefully laid out that each and every dish is thoroughly 'kitchen cook
friendly' for even the most novice of homemakers. The recipes range from Green Plumb Soup
with Meat and Herbs; Homemade Yogurt; Sour Cherry Rice with Chicken; Liver and Kidney
Casserole; and Pan-Fried Lamb Kabab; to Lentil Rice with Meatballs; Stuffed Eggplant; Green
Pea Salad with Yogurt; and Walnut Cookies. A true culinary cornucopia of palate please,
appetite satisfying dishes, "Persian Cooking: A Table of Exotic Delights" is very highly
recommended for personal, family, professional, and community library Ethnic Cookbook
collections.
Basil Thyme Coriander and Other Herbs
Jean-Paul Grappe, author
Marcella Walton, translator
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
311 Washington Street, Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
978155452887 $22.95 www.fitzhenry.ca
"Basil Thyme Coriander and Other Fine Herbs" is a delectable homage to the appreciative use of
fine herbs in the francophone style of cooking exemplified by author/chef Jean-Paul Grappe of
l'Institut de tourisme et d'hotellerie du Quebec. Studded with stunningly presented color
photographs of carefully garnished examples of herb-laced cuisine, "Basil Thyme Coriander and
Other Fine Herbs" is the English translation of the original publication in French. Here are many
imaginative recipes for entrees and dishes featuring the use of a host of delicate cooking herbs,
including dill, basil chervil, chives, cilantro, tarragon, lavender, hyssop, bay, marjoram, lemon
balm, mint, mustard, sorrel, nettle, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, and savory. In addition to
featuring appropriate recipes and presentations, the history and preferred uses of each herb is
explored, with identifying color photographs of different variations. Some recipes feature
unusual spring vegetables found in Quebec, such as stonecrop in Pike Back with Nettles and
Stonecrop (p. 85), or cardoons in Sauteed Rabbit with Cardoons Steamed with Bay (p. 21). In
addition to fabulous, lovingly presented entrees, this herb breviary contains many handy special
tips and cooking techniques, plus basic recipes for different stocks and court -bouillon, with step
by step photo-illustrations of specific butchering or deboning techniques. Finally, a glossary of
terms on dark background pages with highlighted blue and white text aids in the demystification
of special cooking vocabulary words. So explore this collector's informed sampling of delicate
Quebecois treatments of uses of herbs, savoring such dishes as Scallops Poached in Almond
Milk with a Savory Emulsion, Shad with Sorrel, Dill Crusted Lamb Chops, Grilled Halibut with
Parsley Butter and Lime Emulsion, Cucumber Cream with Basil Tomato Flakes, or even
Madeleine Island Lobster Scented with lemon Balm. A reverence for the delicate lacings of fresh
green herbs permeates all the pages of this exotic treasure of a cookbook.
Dessert Mash-Ups
Dorothy Kern
Ulysses Press
PO Box 3440, Berkeley CA 94703-3440
9781612433653 $21.95 www.ulyssespress.com
Featuring full-color photography of its sumptuous offerings on every other page, Dessert
Mash-Ups: Tasty Two-in-One Treats Including Sconuts, S'morescake and Chocolate Chip
Cookie Pie lives up to its title as a creative cookbook of deviantly delicious delicacies. Each
dessert is a distinguished fusion of favorites; step-by-step recipes walk the reader through
creative cookery such as Cheesecake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles, Turtle Pudding
Pie, Tiramisu Dip, White Chocolate Coconut Pie Fudge, and much more. Suggestions for
ingredient substitutions and an index round out this compendium of dessert delights that are sure
to be the hit of any gathering or celebration!
Paleo Takes 5 - Or Fewer
Cindy Sexton
Page Street Publishing Company
27 Congress Street, Suite 103, Salem, MA 01970
Trina Kaye Organization
www.pagestreetpublishing.com
9781624140754, $21.99, www.amazon.com
Canadian Cindy Sexton is the founder of 'Paleodish' and in "Paleo Takes 5 - Or Fewer: Healthy
Eating was Never Easier with These Delicious 3, 4 and 5 Ingredient Recipes" has created a
superbly illustrated, 224 page culinary compendium showcasing simple but elegant dishes that
are as easy to prepare as they are nutritious and delicious. The recipes range from Lobster with
Tarragon Parsnip Fries; Sage-Infused Mustard and Onion Pork Chiops; Indian Butter Chicken;
and Pan-Seared Scallops with Bacon and Spinach; to Crab Meat with Juicy Mango-Avocado
Salsa; Twice-Baked Stuffed Sweet Potato; Potato and Hungarian Sausage hash with Fried Duck
Eggs; Saffron Steamed Mussels; and Root Vegetable Chips with Coarse Sea Salt. A truly
extraordinary culinary collection, "Paleo Takes 5 - Or Fewer: Healthy Eating was Never Easier
with These Delicious 3, 4 and 5 Ingredient Recipes" is enthusiastically recommended for
personal, family, professional, and community library cookbook collections. It should be noted
that "Paleo Takes 5 - Or Fewer: Healthy Eating was Never Easier with These Delicious 3, 4 and
5 Ingredient Recipes" is also available in a Kindle edition ($8.89).
The Frugal Paleo Cookbook
Ciarra Hannah
Page Street Publishing Company
27 Congress Street, Suite 103, Salem, MA 01970
www.pagestreetpublishing.com
9781624140884, $19.99, www.amazon.com
Compiled by Cirarra Hannah, "The Frugal Paleo Cookbook: Affordable, Easy & Delicious Paleo
Cooking" is a beautifully illustrated, 208 page compendium of wonderfully 'kitchen cook
friendly' recipes that are as palate pleasing and appetite satisfying as they are healthy and
nutritious. The recipes range from a Tex-Mex Casserole; Oven Roasted Jerk Chicken; Aloha
Sliders with Pineapple Relish; and Pot Sticker Meatballs; to Maple Walnut Scotch Eggs;
Caramelized Onion Frittata; Roasted Carrot Soup; and Sweet Potato Tater Tots! "The Frugal
Paleo Cookbook: Affordable, Easy & Delicious Paleo Cooking" is very highly recommended for
any and all personal, family, and community library cookbook collections!
Good Cheap Eats
Jessica Fisher
Harvard Common Press
535 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
9781558328433, $16.95, www.harvardcommonpress.com
Good Cheap Eats: Everyday Dinners and Fantastic Feasts For $10 or less advocates eating
flavorful, nutritious dinners for less than, $10 a meal, and comes from an author who does it all
the time. This food blogger has honed the fine art of inexpensive cooking, and offers recipes that
are made from scratch, quick to cook, and easy on the pocketbook. From Beef Potpie with Flaky
Cheddar Crust to Broiled Bruschetta or No-Egg Spinach Meatballs, these are dishes any cook can
produce. Most are accompanied by color photos, which adds value and interest to the
presentation.
Baking Chez Moi
Dorie Greenspan
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
215 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003
9780544176492, $29.99, www.houghtonmifflin.com
Baking Chez Moi: Recipes From My Paris Home to Your Home Anywhere explores French
desserts and is a pick for any who are interested in French cooking in general and baking in
particular. Over five years ago the author decided to interview and write about some of the best
French pastry chefs and their art, and set about investigating what ultimately turned into the
simpler baking creations rather than the complex, eye-catching chef masterpieces. The recipes
here come from several different regions in France and include some dishes one normally
wouldn't associate with French baking, such a desert made of corn flakes and chocolate that is
familiar to most French children. Home bakers receive chapters divided into easily-digestible
themes ("Plain Cakes", "Fancy Cakes") that include plenty of baking basics perfect for
newcomers to either French food or baking in general. Color photos abound.
The Poetry Shelf
The Poem She Didn't Write and Other Poems
Olena Kalytiak Davis
Copper Canyon Press
PO Box 271, Port Townsend, WA 98368
www.coppercanyonpress.org
9781556594595, $23.00, www.amazon.com
While poetry is the language of love, it is also the language of love lost, innocence lost, youth
lost, and aspirations unfulfilled. It is a language that Olena Kalytiak Davis has truly mastered in
all its simplicity, complexity, and nuance. "The Poem She Didn't Write and Other Poems" is a
110 page compendium comprised of just such poetry written in a physical style reminiscent of E.
E. Cumming in her avoidence of capital letters. All in all, an impressive body of intensely
personal experiences that have a universal resonance that is very highly recommended for
personal reading lists and community library Contemporary Poetry collections.
South From Istanbul
Ken Hebson
Green River Press
172 Country Drive, Guilford, VT 05301
No ISBN, $TBA
The first place winner in the poetry division of the 2014 Writer's Digest self-published books
competition, "South From Istanbul" is a 35 page compendium comprised of Ken Hebson's free
verse poetry. Each poem is a literary gem. Simply stated, "South From Istanbul" is deserving of
as wide a readership as possible. 'Weekend Retreat': A couple times ago when I was here / I
wrote a poem which i have since forgotten. / It mentioned a pond and lotuses, silence and
meditation. / we sat solid under a tiny circus tent, / as our guru played our chakras on this ancient
sitar. / Then he talked a bit about our life / and our being one with mother earth. / he spoke of our
bodies as water and empty space / that vibrate, resonate to waves of sound, / sounds that can
produce harmony or its opposite. / ragas are specific to times of day as are we. / eight periods of
three hours, each with its own music, / and tomorrow. then he played his sitar and we sat, / trying
to be still, but bothered by the biting flies. / After that we broke for lunch / and I wrote that poem
I mentioned.
The Computer Shelf
Microsoft Excel Functions And Formulas, third edition
Bernd Held & Theodor Richardson
Mercury Learning and Information, LLC
c/o Stylus Publishing, Inc.
22883 Quicksilver Drive, Sterling, VA 20166-2012
www.styluspub.com
9781937585501, $49.95, www.amazon.com
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application developed by Microsoft for Microsoft Windows and
Mac OS. It features calculation, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language
called Visual Basic for Applications. It has been a very widely applied spreadsheet for these
platforms, especially since version 5 in 1993, and it has replaced Lotus 1-2-3 as the industry
standard for spreadsheets. Excel forms part of Microsoft Office. Now in a fully updated and
expanded third edition, "Microsoft Excel Functions And Formulas" is a 375 page compendium
written by the team of Micro Excel experts Bernd Held and Theodor Richardson. Deftly
organized into ten information packed chapters ranging from Formulas in Excel, to Date and
Time Functions, to Database Functions, to Working with Array Formulas, "Microsoft Excel
Functions And Formulas" is enhanced with the inclusion of a four part appendix (Excel Interface
Guide) and a comprehensive Index. Replete with spread sheet illustrations and thoroughly 'user
friendly', "Microsoft Excel Functions And Formulas" is an essential addition to personal and
professional Microsoft Excel user instructional reference collections.
The Botany Shelf
Field Guide to Wisconsin Grasses
Emmet J. Judziewicz, et al.
University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe Street, Third Floor, Madison, WI 53711-2059
www.uwpress.wisc.edu
9780299301347, $29.95, 356pp, www.amazon.com
The Poaceae (also called Gramineae or true grasses) are a large and nearly ubiquitous family of
monocotyledonous flowering plants. With more than 10,000 domesticated and wild species, the
Poaceae represent the fifth-largest plant family, following the Asteraceae, Orchidaceae,
Fabaceae, and Rubiaceae. Grasslands are estimated to compose 20% of the vegetation cover of
the Earth. Poaceae live in many other habitats, including wetlands, forests, and tundra.
Domestication of poaceous cereal crops such as maize (corn), wheat, rice, barley, and millet lies
at the foundation of sedentary living and civilization around the world, and the Poaceae still
constitute the most economically important plant family in modern times, providing forage,
building materials (bamboo, thatch) and fuel (ethanol), as well as food. The collaborative work of
Emmet J. Judziewicz (Professor of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point), Robert W.
Freckmann (Professor Emeritus of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point), Lynn G.
Clark (Director of the Iowa Ada Hayden herbarius and Professor of Biology, Iowas State
University, and Merel R. Black (Research Associate, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Poiknt
and manager of the 'Plants of Wisconsin' web site) "Field Guide to Wisconsin Grasses" is a
profusely illustrated guide to the grasses of the Badger State and deftly organized into five major
sections (Morphology: Grass Structure; Agrostology: The Study of Grasses; Grasses in
Wisconsin Plant Community; Keys to the Grass Genera of Wisconsin; and Field Guide to
Wisconsin Grasses). Enhanced with a six page Glossary, a four page list of References, four
pages of Illustration Credits; and a eleven page Taxonomic Index, "Field Guide to Wisconsin
Grasses" is a critically important, informed and definitive work that is a strongly recommended
addition academic library collections, as well as every Wisconsin community library system. It
should be noted that "Field Guide to Wisconsin Grasses" is also available in a Kindle edition
($16.22).
The Graphic Novel Shelf
Incredible Change-Bots Two Point Something Something
Jeffrey Brown
Top Shelf Productions
PO Box 5885, Astoria, NY 11105-5885
9781603093484 $19.95 www.topshelfcomix.com
Partly in color and partly in black-and-white, Incredible Change-Bots Two Point Something
collects a gallery of comics, newsletters, one-off gags, and drawings that were once exclusive to
an elite fan club (i.e. anyone who sent creator Jeffrey Brown five dollars). Incredible
Change-Bots is a loving, and sometimes uproarious, parody of the "giant transforming robot"
cartoons that children of the 80s and onward fondly remember. Incredible Change-Bots takes the
surreal to another level when the transforming robots, trapped in an endless war, engage in oddly
human relationships. "'Honkey, um, can I talk to you? ...I think I've got some rust. Down there.'
'But... how... I don't have any... where did you get some rust?' 'I don't know?'" A "must-have" for
fans of the previous graphic novels, Incredible Change-Bots Two Point Something Something is
just plain fun to browse!
Dungeon Twilight: The End of the Dungeon
Joann Sfar and Lewis Trondheim, story
Art for High Septentrion: Alfred
Art for The End of the Dungeon: Mazan
NBM Publishing
160 Broadway, Ste. 700, East Wing, New York, NY 10038
9781561639199 $14.99 www.nbmpub.com
The fourth and concluding volume of the Dungeon saga, Dungeon Twilight: The End of the
Dungeon is a full-color fantasy graphic novel, set in a war-torn world populated by
anthropomorphic characters and fantastic beasts. Natural disaster and the machinations of a
malevolent, dominating entity threaten to eradicate the very air living beings need to breathe. The
aged dragon Dust King (Marvin) contemplates that the time for his heroic death may have come,
but the brash, strong-willed Marvin the Red has other ideas. Zakutu, daughter of the Great Khan,
fights along with Marvin the Red to defend the seven objects of Destiny, while Herbert and the
Dust King are captured by the Dark Entity and compelled to swear allegiance. The artwork has a
gritty, surreal style that aptly reflects the ruthlessness of interdimensional war. Dungeon Twilight
does contain graphic violence and some nudity, and is recommended for adults or very mature
teens.
The Audiobook Shelf
The Snow Queen and Other Stories
Hans Christian Andersen, author
Read by Clare Corbett
Naxos of America, Inc.
1810 Columbia Avenue, Suite 28, Franklin, TN 37064
9781843798712 $17.98 www.naxosaudiobooks.com
The Snow Queen and Other Stories is an unabridged audiobook adaptation of the classic fairy
tale for all ages. When the mysterious Snow Queen sweeps young Kay away to her distant palace
in the frozen north, Kay's friend Gerda must undertake an arduous and dangerous quest o bring
him back! Four other beloved tales from Anderson's boundless imagination are also included:
"The Leap-Frog", "The Old House", "The Snowman", and "The Daisy". The Snow Queen and
Other Stories is ideal for gift-giving or for public library audiobook collections. 2 CDs, 2 hours 4
min. Also highly recommended is Thomas Hardy's "Under the Greenwood Tree"
(9781843798378, $34.98, 5 CDs, 6 hours 17 min.), an unabridged historical audiobook. Under
the Greenwood Tree is set in a secluded village where the arrival of an attractive school mistress
prompts a grand rivalry for her affections, even as the modern invention of the organ threatens to
render the traditional village band and choir obsolete.
The Hound Of The Baskervilles
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
L.A. Theatre Works
681 Venice Boulevard, Venice, CA 90291
www.latw.org
9781580819633, $29.95 (CD), www.amazon.com
Adapted into an audio play by the team of David Pichette and R. Hamilton Wright, and
employing a full cast performance under the direction of Alexis Jacknow, "The Hound Of The
Baskervilles" is a classic Sherlock Holmes mystery brought vividly to life in a true 'theatre of the
mind' experience for the listener. Enhanced with music, sound effects, and a live audience
'talkback' with Leslie S. Klinger (editor of the "New Annotated Sherlock Holmes", this L. A.
Theatre Works edition of "The Hound Of The Baskervilles" is a solid entertainment from
beginning to end. This truly extraordinary production is enthusiastically recommended and will
prove to be an enduringly popular addition to community library audio book collections. (2 DCs,
1 hour, 46 minutes).
The Island Of Doctor Moreau
H. G. Wells
Mondello Publishing
Box 13470, Mill Creek, WA 98082
9781940650111, $19.95, www.mondellopublishing.com
"The Island of Doctor Moreau" by H. G. Wells is a true classic of early science fiction and
horror. In it, we hear the story of Edward Prendick, an Englishman who becomes stranded on a
mysterious island which is ruled by a brilliant but malevolent, overlord, the eponymous doctor.
Through this imaginative adventure, Wells explores fundamental ideals of morality and the
innate meaning of human nature. With its multicast performance, sound effects, music, and
flawless production values under the direction of Bruce Van Deventer, this audio book edition
offers the listener a true 'theatre of the mind' experience and is very highly recommended for
personal and community library audio book collections. (3 CDs, 154 minutes).
Citizens Creek
Lalita Tademy, author
Performed by Bahni Turpin and J.D. Jackson
Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
9781480562509 $29.99 www.brillianceaudio.com
Superbly performed by the duo Bahni Turpin and J.D. Jackson Citizens Creek is the unabridged
audiobook adaptation of an original work of historical fiction. The story follows Cow Tom, an
African-American slave sold as a child to a Creek Indian chief; Cow Tom's extraordinary gift for
languages makes him an invaluable translator for his Creek master and military generals. The
Civil War changes Cow Tom's world forever, but will it bring him freedom? The second half of
Citizens Creek portrays Rose, the courageous granddaughter of Cow Tom. Rose fights against
political and social injustices that oppress both African-Americans and Native Americans. An
extraordinary, inspirational story about not only survival, but also the indomitable will to make
the world a better place, Citizens Creek is highly recommended. 13 CDs, 15 hours 43 min.
Vanessa and her Sister
Priya Parmar
Random House Audio Books
c/o The Random House Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, 5th floor
New York, NY 10019
9780553398441 $40.00 www.randomhouseaudio.com
An unabridged audiobook production read by a full cast, Vanessa and her Sister adapts Priya
Parmar's novel about classic author Virginia Woolf and her artist sister Vanessa. When Vanessa
falls in love, it puts stress on their close bond as sisters; Virginia feels abandoned and becomes
increasingly self-destructive. An unfolding tragedy set amid the bustle of prewar London,
Vanessa and her Sister is powerful, emotional, and highly recommended. 9 CDs, 11 hours.
The Swords of Riverside
Ellen Kushner & Delia Sherman
SueMedia Productions
PO Box 227, Carle Place, NY, 11514
www.suemediaproductions.com
B00NPP418O, $34.95 (CD), www.amazon.com
"The Swords of Riverside" is a multicast performance that combines two novels action/adventure
novels. In "The Privilege of the Sword" a young woman ready to take it on and make her fortune
in the alluring and alarming world of Riverside. Well-bred country girl, Katherine knows all the
rules of conventional society. Her biggest mistake is thinking that they apply here. Katherine's
host and uncle, Alec Campion - the decadent Mad Duke Tremontaine - is in charge here, and to
him, rules are made to be broken. When he decides it would be far more amusing for his niece to
learn swordplay than to follow the usual path to ballroom and husband, her world changes
forever. Blade in hand, it's up to Katherine to find her own way through a maze of secrets and
betrayals, nobles and scoundrels - and to gain the power, respect, and self-discovery that come to
those who master the privilege of the sword. "The Fall of the Kings" is a stunning tale of
Riverside is set in the same world of labyrinthine intrigue, where sharp swords and even sharper
wits rule. Against a rich tapestry of artists and aristocrats, students, strumpets, and spies, a
gentleman and a scholar will find themselves playing out an ancient drama destined to explode
their society's smug view of itself - and reveal that sometimes the price of uncovering history is
being forced to repeat it. With its flawless production values, "The Swords of Riverside" comes
alive for the listener as a true 'theatre of the mind' experience. Enhanced with music and sound
effects, complete and unabridged, "The Swords of Riverside" is something extraordinarily special
and very highly recommended for both personal and community library audio book collections.
(43 CDs, Running time: 45 hours, 10 minutes).
The Quiet Revolution
Jay F. Hein, author
Fred Stella, narrator
Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
9781480593374 $14.99 www.brillianceaudio.com
The Quiet Revolution: An Active Faith that Transforms Lives and Communities is a nonfiction
audiobook about a little-publicized yet dramatically impactful change in America. President
George W. Bush's Faith-Based and Community Initiative was a program that spurred the spread
of faith-based community groups dedicated to helping their fellow human beings. The stories of
ordinary volunteers inspired to help their neighbors in need are inspirational, and the efforts of
generous people light the way to a better future. Highly recommended, especially for public
library collections. 5 CDs, 5 hours 58 min.
The Forest Kingdom Saga: Once in a Blue Moon: Volumes 1 & 2
Simon R. Green
Graphic Audio
4940 Hampden Lane, Suite 300, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.graphicaudio.net
Volume 1, 9781628510812, $19.99, CD
Volume 2, 9781628510881, $19.99, CD, www.amazon.com
The two volume, 16 CD, Graphic Audio edition of Simon R. Green's "The Forest Kingdom Saga:
Once in a Blue Moon" continues the story of Hawk and Fisher, who became immortal during the
original war against the Demon Prince. Now some three generations later the Demon Prince is
once again threatening to unleash a new demon war upon the human kind. But in addition to
Hawk and Fisher, there are now their children and their grand children, and others (including an
almost immortal war dog, a ghost, and diabolical weapons as dangerous to themselves as to their
enemies) to aid them in their opposition to the Demon Prince. This is a grand saga involving
superb multicast performances, sound effects, and music. Flawless production values and a
compelling, complex, action-adventure fantasy make for a true 'theatre of the mind' experience.
Simply stated, "The Forest Kingdom Saga: Once in a Blue Moon" is very highly recommended
for both personal and community library audio book collections. Graphic Audio is a premier
producer of outstanding audio book which can be found listed on their web site at
www.graphicaudio.net.
Under Drake's Flag
G. A. Henty
Heirloom Audio Productions, LLC
PO Box 362, Thomson, IL 61285
www.hentyalive.com
#66979, $29.95, CD, www.underdrakesflag.com
"Under Drake's Flag" is the story of Ned Hawkshaw who is about to take the greatest adventure a
boy could ever imagine with one of the most celebrated heroes in history - Sir Francis Drake!
Ned fights off a shark attack, survives a shipwreck, engages in fierce battles on sea and land, and
eventually comes face to face with evil itself - the Spanish Inquisition. Experience the
swashbuckling tale that pits faith against fear, and helps Ned grow from a boy into a man. Live
the Adventure (tm) and board The Golden Hinde for an epic quest of courage on the high seas!
This movie-quality audio theatre was recorded in London and features a cast of stellar actors
(including acclaimed British actor Brian Blessed), state-of-the art sound design from
award-winner Mark Drury (The Chronicles of Narnia audio series), and a stunning music score
composed by John Campbell (Lamplighter Theatre, Focus on the Family Radio Theatre,
Adventures in Odyssey). An impressive production featuring equally impressive multicast
performances, and superbly enhanced with the inclusion of music and sound effects, "Under
Drake's Flag" is very highly recommended for personal and community library audio book
collections. It should be noted that "Under Drake's Flag" is also available in a Digital Download
edition ($20.00).
Anne Manx And The Blood Chase
Claudia Christian, Moira Kelly, Patricia Tallman
The Radio Repertory Company of America
P.O. Box 8546, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663-8546
0977134245, $19.95 (CD), www.rrca.com
Synopsis: Anne Manx, the galaxy's finest P.I., is dying! Anne trails a cryptic clue to Balduria
seeking to save her life. Hot on her tail, the flame-haired fiend, Jean Richmond is going to steal
the secret to multiple lives for herself. Jam-packed with fast-paced dialog and two-fisted double
entendres, Anne Manx and the darkly duplicitous Brighid, spiral into danger as they try to outwit
Chief Arum and the entire planet who are literally out for their blood. Excellent production
values nicely enhance a true 'theatre of the mind' experience that is highly recommended for
science fiction fans that appreciate a well crafted tale replete with unexpected twists and
surprising turns. This two-disc CD edition of "Anne Manx And The Blood Chase" is very highly
recommended for personal and community library audio book collections. It should be noted that
"Anne Manx And The Blood Chase" is also available in a Digital Download edition ($7.99).
The Divine Cactus Tea Cantina RV-Mare
Rene Risher-Kelly
Maritime Productions
www.maritimeproductions.com
9780996079600, $44.00 CD or download, www.cdbaby.com
When the road won't stop calling and you're not sure why, sometimes you just need to answer. In
"The Divine Cactus Tea Cantina RV-Mare", Bernie packs up her class A motorhome and leaves
her career, home and current life in the Midwest after a shocking twist of events. Never looking
back, she hits the road on a long journey in an effort to grab a little fun and a whole lot of soul
searching. What she finds is a colorful, chilling & unusual, mysteriously intriguing new world as
she is introduced to all that is still wild about the west. Winter Texan madness, Supernatural
mayhem, Steamy encounters, Psychedelic cross-dressing, Haunted abandoned insane asylum,
King Ranch ghost horses, an RV park full of unconventional characters for an unexpected
entanglement with all that's odd roaming about in the desert of the dead on her way into the
tropics of Brownsville. Flawless productions values underscore deftly crafted and performed
original storytelling that is impressively enhanced with music. Solid entertainment from
beginning to end, "The Divine Cactus Tea Cantina RV-Mare" is comprised of fourteen original
short stories, and five 'infotainment supplements (Musical Intro; Peyote; Huichol Indians (Peyote
People); Two Spirt Belief System; and Madhouse Perspective). Solid entertainment from
beginning to end, "The Divine Cactus Tea Cantina RV-Mare" is highly recommended for
personal and community library audio book collections, as well as anyone taking a long haul road
trip!
Three Wishes
Liane Moriarty, author
Heather Wilds
Tantor Media, Inc.
6 Business Park Road
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
9781494503994 $42.99 www.tantor.com
Three Wishes is the unabridged audiobook rendition of a novel about the triplet Kettle sisters,
each age thirty-three going on thirty-four. Lyn Kettle strives to balance the responsibilities of
work, marriage, and motherhood; Cat Kettle learns a shocking secret about her own marriage;
and the free-wheeling Gemma Kettle contemplates whether all her relationships will last no
longer than the turn of the season. Sisterly charm and camaraderie fill this delightfully witty
story! 10 CDs, 11.5 hours.
Shopaholic to the Stars
Sophie Kinsella
Random House Audio Books
c/o The Random House Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, 5th floor, New York, NY 10019
www.randomhouseaudio.com
9780385361705, $40.00, www.randomhouseaudio.com
Shopaholic to the Stars is narrated by Clare Corbett, who provides a powerful reading to
supplement a powerful new addition to her 'Shopaholic' series. Here Becky is newly arrived in
Hollywood, starry-eyed, and filled with hope for her family and new opportunities. She can't wait
to absorb Hollywood's culture and see a celebrity: unfortunately, her ambition to become a
personal stylist to the stars introduces her to the bad side of Hollywood, as well. A fine romp
begins, perfect for fans of light and compelling leisure reads and vivid characters.
Festive in Death
J.D. Robb
Brilliance Audio
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
9781480511651, $38.99, www.brilliance.com
Festive in Death receives a fine performance by Susan Ericksen whose evocative voice brings to
life the story of Eve Dallas, who is struggling with homicide and holidays simultaneously. A
personal trainer is murdered and a cryptic holiday note left on his body, calling into question a
vengeful ex-girlfriend. But that would be too easy: Eve Dallas suspects something more, and her
instinct leads her to a list of enemies surpassing even her own Christmas list. This is a fun
investigative story that's just perfect for the holidays, and for murder mystery fans - and
especially for prior fans of Eve Dallas investigations!
Penguin Audio
Penguin Audio Books
c/o The Penguin Publishing Group
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
http://us.penguingroup.com
Steven Johnson's HOW WE GOT TO NOW (97816117633386, $30.00) pairs a vivid reading by
actor George Newbern with an exploration of the history of innovation over the centuries, and is
packed with stories of brilliant mistakes that led to fortunate innovations. Connections between
different fields, the history of urban areas, clocks, computers and more, and discussions of vivid
serendipity make for a vivid listen that accompanies a six-part TV series on PBS, creating a fun
and educational listen that any history or trivia buff will appreciate. Stuart Woods' PARIS
MATCH (9781611763133, $35.00) is narrated by Tony Roberts, an actor who has appeared on
numerous Broadway stage productions and in films, and whose familiar, evocative voice
enhances the story of Stone Barrington's latest journey to Europe, where he (predictably) gets
into trouble in Paris. An old enemy is pursuing him, while back home a key project is in trouble -
with ramifications for not just individuals, but nations. Readers will find this gripping saga hard
to stop listening to. Anne Lamott's SMALL VICTORIES (97817611763706, $30.00) is narrated
by the author and provides essays that focus on messages of hope - perfect for holidays and their
aftermath. They discuss forgiveness and transformation, how we can turn to love in a range of
situations, and how one's responses to life's slings and arrows can be modified to make the most
of everything. As such, they are beacons of hope in a world of negativity and, when narrated by
Lamott herself, become even more powerful messages.
Hachette Audio
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
www.hachetteaudio.com
James Patterson's PRIVATE INDIA: CITY ON FIRE (9781478985419, $26.00) tells of jack,
who opens the Mumbai branch of Private, an elite detective agency, and sets top agent Santosh
on a difficult case; the hunt for a killer who is targeting women in a series of chilling ritual
killings. The Private team faces great obstacles and little clues in this riveting story of murder,
drama, and an impossible city-wide investigation in India. David Baldacci's THE ESCAPE
(9781478982807, $30.00) is narrated by Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy and provides a vivid
story as it tells of a brother convicted of treason and national security crimes who escapes from
prison to also become a wanted criminal. It seems up to his younger brother to bring him to
justice: the only problem is, others are also pursing him and don't want him to survive. What
evolves is a masterful chase and in this respect the audio format brings events to life as McLarty
and Cassidy's narration adds a vivid immediacy to events and a tension that excels in audio
format. Michael Connelly's THE BURNING ROOM (9781619694262, $40.00) is narrated by
Titus Welliver, an actor and painter who has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, and
whose voice and acting abilities bring this detective story to life. Harry Bosch and his rookie
partner investigate a cold case that is once more alive and dangerous, and find themselves trying
to solve a murder that turns into a political hot potato. As they race against time, new evidence
and new leads turns the case dangerous and leads to another unsolved case with even more
ramifications. A powerful thriller evolves, perfect for audio detective and thriller enthusiasts.
Amanda Palmer's THE ART OF ASKING OR HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING
AND LET PEOPLE HELP (9781478982883, $30.00) comes from a musician, songwriter,
activist and blogger and discusses the finer art of asking for audience support. While she's been
both acclaimed and criticized for this, what she asks for succeeds in connecting her with her
audience, friends, and life - and this exploration of relationship barriers and the finer art of asking
provides a powerful survey advocating interaction in the new environments of cultural exchange.
From philosophy to autobiography and more, this is a fine survey that comes to life in audio and
deserves a special place in general-interest audio collections.
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Whispers the Falling Snow
Dan Chadburn
www.DanChadburn.com
Privately Published
c/o The Creative Service Company
4360 Emerald Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
www.thecreativeservicecompany.com
$15.13 CD / $8.99 MP3 www.amazon.com
Classically trained pianist Dan Chadburn presents Whispers the Falling Snow, an instrumental,
solo piano album in tribute to the joys of the winter season. Most of the songs are improvisations
upon traditional and long-beloved carols; three tracks ("Returning Home", "Winter Waltz", and
"Whispers the Falling Snow") are Chadburn's original creations. A truly beautiful listening
experience, Whispers the Falling Snow is highly recommended. The tracks are "O Come, O
Come Emmanuel" (4:27), "Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella" (4:20), "Returning Home" (4:23),
"Silent Night" (3:44), "In the Bleak Midwinter" (4:18), "What Child is This" (3:49), "Winter
Waltz" (3:42), "Away in a Manger" (4:01), "Angels We Have Heard on High" (3:35), and
"Whispers the Falling Snow".
Cha Cha Cha
Abelardo Barosso with Orquesta Sensacion
World Circuit
worldcircuit.co.uk
c/o Rock Paper Scissors (publicity)
511 West 4th Street, Suite 2
Bloomington, IN 47404
www.rockpaperscissors.biz
http://abelardobarroso.officialstore.co.uk/Shop
9.99 Brit pounds / $TBA US
Available as a CD, vinyl, or high-resolution download, Cha Cha Cha is an album of fourteen of
the most widely beloved songs recorded by the "Golden Voice of Cuba" Abelardo Barosso, with
Orquesta Sensacion. Remastered for the first time in 60 years, these classic songs reverberate
with passion and intensity. The album includes in-depth liner notes, with full lyrics in Spanish
and English as well as rare, vintage photography. Highly recommended, especially for classic
international music collections! The tracks are "En Guantanamo" (3:01), "La Hija de Juan
Simon" (3:08), "Tiene Sabor" (3:09), "El Guajiro de Cunagua" (3:05), "Un Brujo en
Guanabacoa" (3:04), "El Panquelero" (2:54), "El Huerfanito" (2:57), "El Manisero" (3:13), "La
Mulata Rumbera" (3:00), "Yo te Cansa (Na Teresa)" (3:01), "Macarina" (3:00), "Bruca Manigua"
(3:38), "La Reina del Guaguanco" (3:11), and "Triste Lucha" (3:25).
Sanctuary III: Beyond the Dream
Sherry Finzer
www.sherryfinzer.com
Heart Dance Records
c/o New Leaf Distributing Company
$14.63 CD / $8.91 MP3 www.amazon.com
The eleventh music CD of superlative flautist Sherry Finzer, and third album in her solo
Sanctuary series, Sanctuary III: Beyond the Dream is a wondrous medley of flue playing,
electronic effects, synth pads, and sounds of nature. Sweeping and visionary, Sanctuary III
evokes a sense of peaceful journey and reverence for the Arizona desert. Highly recommended.
The tracks are "The Way" (8:18), "Hallelujah" (6:06), "Beyond the Dream" (6:00), "Frost Runes"
(6:55), "Amazing Grace" (6:01), "Another Time and Place" (8:05), "Wayfaring Stranger" (6:07),
"Grace" (6:51), and "Song for Rex" (5:48).
Dawn
Emma Donovan & the PutBacks
HopeStreet Recordings
c/o Press Junkie PR
$17.99 CD / $5.99 MP3 www.amazon.com
The debut album of indigenous vocalist Emma Donovan and Melbourne rhythm band The
PutBacks, Dawn is an Australian composition that captures the nation's darkest and most hopeful
moments. The songs are closer in heritage to Aboriginal musical traditions than modern soul,
flowing with raw, unfettered emotion. Excitedly entrancing to the point of overwhelming, Dawn
is an enthusiastically welcome to international music shelves. The tracks are "Black Woman",
"My Goodness", "Dawn", "Mother", "Daddy", "Keep Me In Your Reach", "Come Back To Me",
"Voodoo", and "Over Under Away".
Kirike
Kasse Mady Diabate
Six Degrees Records
c/o Press Junkie PR
$31.99 CD / $9.49 MP3 www.amazon.com
Kirike is an original album from Kasse Mady Diabate, one of West Africa's luminaries of music.
A Mali native who moved to Paris, Diabate draws upon the Mali music tradition of griot in his
resounding, velvet-voiced songs, performed in the Bambara language. A unique treasure, Kirike
is a "must-have" for international music collections. The tracks are "Simbo" (5:28), "Sori" (6:04),
"Ko Kuma Magni" (6:50), "Sadjo" (4:33), "Toumarou" (4:33), "Kirike" (5:37), "Douba Diabira"
(7:21) and "Hera" (8:11).
Midnight Rhumba
Johannes Linstead
www.johanneslinstead.com
Earthscape Media
c/o The Creative Service Company
4360 Emerald Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
www.thecreativeservicecompany.com
$13.99 CD / $8.99 MP3 www.amazon.com
Midnight Rhumba is a wild and exciting album filled with rhythms inspired from the tropics, and
the superlative guitar playing of award-winning instrumentalist Johannes Linstead. Accompanied
by Gypsy violin, Afro-Cuban percussion, piano, and even a smattering of accordion, Linstead
enthusiastically celebrates cross-cultural musical fusion in an album that virtually embodies the
joy of welcoming a new year. A fantastically energetic soundscape from beginning to end! The
tracks are "L'Italiana" (3:54), "Radio Argentina" (5:02), "Pineapple Grove" (5:14), "Siempre
(Now and Forever)" (5:10), "El Lobo" (4:44), "Balzac's Brew" (3:41), "Angel on my Guitar"
(3:47), "The Oracle" (5:44), "Midnight Rhumba" (4:33), "Calypso Island" (3:44), and
"Bewitched" (4:49).
Ethnotronica
Ireesh Lal
Privately Published
c/o Press Junkie PR
$TBA CD / $5.34 MP3 www.amazon.com
Ethnotronica is the debut solo album of multi-instrumentalist and programmer Ireesh Lal. Fusing
original electronic music with aspects of East Indian tradition and elements of the Western jazz
trumpet, Ethnotronica transcends cultures, borders, and genres. A surging, heady mix of
incredible joy de vivre, Ethnotronica is especially recommended for connoisseurs intrigued the
radical revelry of daring to be different! The tracks are "Electrolounge" (3:55), "Liftoff" (3:54),
"Haunted" (3:37), "Novacane" (3:52), "Spirits" (3:41), and "Shooting Star" (3:16).
Gymnosphere: Song of the Rose
Jordan de la Sierra
Unity Recrords
c/o The Creative Service Company
4360 Emerald Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
www.thecreativeservicecompany.com
$16.49 CD / $17.49 MP3 www.amazon.com
Gymnosphere: Song of the Rose is an instrumental music CD, digitally remastered from the
original vinyl album that has been out-of-print for over 30 years. A unique creation from a
specially tuned piano, Gymnosphere defies classification - cutting-edge for its era, yet possessed
of a timeless quality that transcends genres. As much of an exploration as it is a soundscape,
Gymnosphere is a "must-have" for connoisseurs. 2 CDs.
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Get Wise to Portion Size
Learning ZoneXpress
667 East Vine Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
$79.95 www.learningzonexpress.com
Get Wise to Portion Size is an educational DVD for all ages spotlighting a little-noticed
American trend... the steady increase in the size of meal and snack portions. Larger portions
mean more calories, and increasing portion size is a major contributor to America's problems
with obesity and related health issues. A registered dietitian explains why portion size matters,
with tips for controlling portion size when eating out or at home, in this brief but informative
account highly recommended for public and school library collections. 18 minutes, closed
captioned.
Plastic Paradise
A film by Angela Sun
Bullfrog Films, Inc.
PO Box 149, Oley, PA 19547
1941545246 $350.00 www.bullfrogfilms.com
Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a documentary about a growing
environmental hazard. Due to the motion of water currents, trash discarded into the Pacific
Ocean naturally congregates at Midway Atoll, in a horrific, ever-increasing floating monstrosity.
How can plastic pollution be contained? Emphasizing the critical importance of recycling, Plastic
Paradise warns that the environment is everyone's responsibility, and that humanity cannot turn a
blind eye to its own garbage forever. Highly recommended. 57 min, SDH captions.
Groundswell Rising
Renard Cohen, director/producer
Bullfrog Films, Inc.
PO Box 149, Oley, PA 19547
194154519X $295.00 www.bullfrogfilms.com
Licensed for public performance, Groundswell Rising: Protecting Our Children's Air and Water
is a documentary about the spreading opposition to hydraulic fracturing, also known as
"fracking", an extremely lucrative means of extracting fossil fuels from the earth with
hydraulically pressurized liquid. Fracking essentially injects a host of toxic and carcinogeous
chemicals into the environment, with negative repercussions on the local waterways, wildlife,
and communities. The stage is set for a battle of wills between corporate interests and ordinary
people concerned for the air and water that future generations will inherit. Groundswell Rising is
thought-provoking, forboding, and highly recommended. 70 min. (a 52 min. version is also on
the DVD), SDH captions. Also highly recommended is "Oil & Water" (1941545165, $295.00, 78
& 55 min. versions on the same DVD), a documentary eight years in the making about two
young men dedicated to making the Ecuadorian Amazon a better place - one striving to clean up
a toxic disaster, the other attempting to launch the first company in the world able to certify oil as
"fair trade".
Where Am I?
Written and directed by Bruce Mohun
Produced by Sue Ridout
Bullfrog Films, Inc.
PO Box 149, Oley, PA 19547
1941545181 $250.00 www.bullfrogfilms.com
How are people or animals able to find their way, and why are some better at navigation than
others? The documentary "Where Am I?" (43 min., SDH captions) reveals what the latest
scientific findings have to say about this intriguing topic. Navigation relies on both memory and
imagination to chart a path. Originally created for the CBC series "The Nature of Things" with
David Suzuki, Where Am I? is as fascinating as it is educational, and licensed for public
performance. Also highly recommended is "The Allergy Fix" (1941545157, $250.00, 43 min.,
SDH captions, licensed for home use only), a documentary about the recent, dramatic rise in
childhood food allergies, conflicting scientific theories about what causes allergies and how best
to treat them, and innovative medical advances that offer hope to the long-suffering.
Who Killed Alex Spourdalakis?
Written & directed by Andy Wakefield
The Disinformation Company
220 East 23rd Street, Suite 405
New York, NY 10010-4659
9781939517340 $19.98 www.disinfo.com
Who Killed Alex Spourdalakis? is a chilling documentary by the Autism Media Channel about
injustice, incompetence, and desperation, which culminated in the alleged murder of a Chicago
teenager. Alex Spourdalakis was mute and afflicted with severe autism; he was happy as a child,
but as he became older he was beset with gastrointestinal pain and inflammation, and became
violent as a young adult. Misdiagnosed by successive doctors, he was put in locked restraints for
over 70 days and subjected to powerful psychotropic drugs. Alex's overwhelmed mother and
godmother eventually planned to end his suffering through mercy killing, followed by their own
(unsuccessful) suicide. A tragedy that reveals the fatal, systemic flaws of America's healthcare
system, Who Killed Alex Spourdalakis? is highly recommended. Bonus features include an
interview with the filmmakers, a brief success story featurette, and a tribute to Alex. 66 min. plus
17 min. of extras, closed captioned.
Levitated Mass
A film by Doug Pray
First Run Features
630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 1213
New York, NY 10036
$27.95 www.firstrunfeatures.com
Levitated Mass (89 min.) is an amazing documentary about a unique work of modern art that is
also feat of modern engineering. Avant-garde land artist Michael Heizer selected a 340-ton
boulder from a desert quarry and transported it to a seemingly tenuous perch above a gigantic,
walled slot in the ground. Dubbed "Levitated Mass", this creation was a triumph of art over
bureaucratic as well as physical obstacles, and captured the imagination of thousands of stunned
observers, just as the story behind it will inspire the minds of many more. Also highly
recommended for art documentary collections is Altina ($27.95, 89 min.), a biographical DVD
about a trendsetting Jewish-American artist known for her boldness, her work to aid Holocaust
survivors and the civil rights movement, and her inventive creations including the Harlequin
"cat's eye" sunglasses worn by stars such as Lucille Ball.
Neigong
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
YMAA Publications
PO Box 480, Wolfeboro, NH 03894-0480
9781594392986 $49.95 www.ymaa.com
Tai chi, qigong, and kung fu expert Dr. Yang presents Neigong: Martial Qigong for Internal
Power, a two-DVD set designed to teach the viewer about the traditional Chinese art of neigong
(which literally translates to "internal skill"), a practice that involves coordinating movement and
breathing and applying Daoist and Buddhist techniques to cultivate and store one's qi (energy) as
well as maximize circulation. Neigong can be incorporated into health or martial arts practice;
benefits of neigong mastery include increased stamina, the ability to hit with more force, and
improved stability. Dr. Yang guides the viewer through a wide variety of exercises that can aid
relaxation, assist in meditation, and also supplement personal fitness, culminating in a
follow-along neigong workout. Neigong: Martial Qigong for Internal Power is an absolute
"must-have" for anyone interested in learning more about the practice of neigong or
incorporating its benefits into their fitness or daily routine. 340 min., English narration with
English subtitles.
Anchor Bay Entertainment
2401 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 200
Troy, MI 48084-3304
c/o Fit PR
www.anchorbayentertainment.com
Instructor Lisa Wheeler guides viewers in two fitness DVDs from Weight Watchers, the
well-known provider of weight management services, are accessible to viewers of all skill and
experience levels, and suitable for incorporating into busy schedules. Neither DVDs require any
expensive exercise equipment; incorporating a simple set of 3-10 pound dumbbells is optional.
"Weight Watchers: 7 Day Tone & Burn" ($14.98, 65 min.) has two 30-minute workouts designed
for alternating days of the week, with one day a week set aside to rest. One routine is the Burn
Workout, emphasizing energetic cardio rhythm; the other is Tone Workout, which focuses on
body sculpting and circuit training. Both workouts play with fitness professionals demonstrating
beginner, intermediate, and advanced versions, allowing the viewer to customize the experience
as needed. "Weight Watchers: 10-Minute Belly, Butt & Thigh Tone Ups" ($14.98, 66 min.) is an
anthology of six ten-minute workouts ideal for targeting specific areas of the body. They can be
mixed or matched to taste, and instructors demonstrate beginner, intermediate, and advanced
movements for each program. Both DVDs are excellent, user-friendly additions to any fitness
collection.
The Needlecraft Shelf
More Quick & Easy Hexie Quilts
Julia C. Wood
American Quilter's Society
PO Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
www.americanquilter.com
9781604601671, $22.95, www.amazon.com
In "More Quick & Easy Hexie Quilts", needlecrafter Julia C. Wood shows how to make hexies
from circles utilizing an historical Appalachian method but with a modern flair! Quilters will
learn how to create hexies with no papers and no plastic templates! Included are invaluable tips
on appliqueing hexies to backgrounds by hand or machine, along with beginner projects that
come together quickly. Variety is the key for "More Quick & Easy Hexie Quilts" with quilts that
are modern, whimsical, and even a quilt made from men's shirts. Thoroughly 'user friendly'
throughout, "More Quick & Easy Hexie Quilts" is a very highly recommended addition to
personal and community library Needlecraft instructional reference collections.
Annie's
P.O. Box 8000, Big Sandy, TX 75755
www.anniescatalog.com
Annie's has become a premier publisher of 'how to' books for needlecrafters. Two of her latest
and best are (for those who crochet) Dedri Uys' "Amamani Puzzle Balles (9781573675697,
$10.00, 64pp) and (for those who quilt) Carolyn S. Vagts' "Learn to Quilt with Panels"
(9781573675802, $14.99, 80pp). Replete with illustrations, patterns, and thoroughly 'user
friendly', step-by-step instructions, each and every project is a needlecrafter's gem. Both of these
superbly designed and presented instructional guides will prove to be immensely popular
additions to personal and community library Needlecraft reference collections.
The Crafts Shelf
Felt So Good
Tone Rorseth
Sellers Publishing
161 John Roberts Road
South Portland, ME 04106
9781416242578 $19.95 sellerspublishing.com
Felt So Good: 70+ Felted and Plain Wool Designs for You and Your Home lives up to its title as
a compendium to creating decorative, functional, and memorable gifts or keepsakes from wool.
The wool used can be purchased, or recycled from worn or out-of-style wool sweaters. Full-color
photography complements the step-by-step instructions for creating felt envelopes, barstool
covers, dog coats, slippers, hot water bottle covers, headbands, and much more. Handy
photocopiable or traceable patterns and an index round out this "user-friendly" crafting
guide!
Crafting With Paracord
Chad Poole
Ulysses Press
PO Box 3440, Berkeley CA 94703-3440
www.ulyssespress.com
9781612432885, $14.95, www.amazon.com
Parachute cord is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of
parachutes. This cord is useful for many other tasks and is now used as a general purpose utility
cord by both military personnel and civilians. This versatile cord was even used by astronauts
during the 82nd Space Shuttle mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. The braided sheath
has a high number of interwoven strands for its size, giving it a relatively smooth texture. The
all-nylon construction makes paracord fairly elastic. Compiled and presented by Chad Poole,
"Crafting with Paracord: 50 Fun and Creative Projects Using the World's Strongest Cord" is a
superbly illustrated, 108 page compendium showcasing craft projects, each with thoroughly 'user
friendly' step-by-step instructions. The easy and fun projects range from braids for fun bracelets
and watchbands; weaves for one-of-a-kind leashes and luggage straps; wraps for tough knife and
flashlight handles; knots for decorative lanyards and clasps; bars for handy ropes and keychains,
and much more. Also available in a Kindle edition ($9.99), "Crafting with Paracord: 50 Fun and
Creative Projects Using the World's Strongest Cord" is enthusiastically recommended for
personal and community library Crafts/Hobbies instructional reference collections.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
Collecting Vintage Plastic Model Airplane Kits
Craig Kodera
Specialty Press
99 Spring Street, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10012
9781580072236 $24.95 www.specialtypress.com
Packed with full-color photography on virtually every page, Collecting Vintage Plastic Model
Airplane Kits showcases these treasures of pop culture, some of which are extremely difficulty to
obtain today. Interspersed with anecdotes from lifelong hobbyists, Collecting Vintage Plastic
Model Airplane Kits is the next best thing to spending a small fortune on hard-to-find models!
"What makes this kit so collectible? Study it closely. Hint: Since when does the Army Air Corps
have blue stars on white roundels? The idea that there was questionable thinking at [kit
manufacturer] Aurora is considered a reason, as this one shows."
Vintage Dirt Bikes: Enthusiasts Guide
Doug Mitchel
CarTech Inc.
39966 Grand Avenue, North Branch, MN 55056
www.cartechbooks.com
9781929133314, $27.95, www.amazon.com
A Dirt Bike is a motorcycle that is specially designed for off-road events. Compared to
road-going motorcycles, off-road machines are simpler and lighter, having long suspension
travel, high ground clearance, and rugged construction, with little bodywork and no fairings for
less damage in spills. Wheels (usually 21" front, 18" rear) have knobby tires, often clamped to
the rim with a rim lock. Compiled with an informative commentary by dirt bike expert Doug
Mitchel, "Vintage Dirt Bikes: Enthusiasts Guide" is a profusely illustrated, 144 page
compendium showcasing an impressive roster dirt bikes that were manufactured over the past
several decades. Very highly recommended reading for motorcycle enthusiasts, "Vintage Dirt
Bikes: Enthusiasts Guide" will prove to be especially useful to anyone considering acquiring or
restoring a vintage dirt bike for themselves.
The Humor Shelf
Wetter Louder Stickier
Rick Kirkman & Jerry Scott
Andrews McMeel Publishing
1130 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64106-2109
www.andrewsmcmeel.com
9781449458256, $18.99, www.amazon.com
The collaborative work of cartoonists Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott, "Wetter, Louder, Stickier"
is the thirty-first volume in their popular syndicated newspaper strip 'Baby Blues'. This 216 page
compendium is comprised of the adventures (and misadventures) of parents Daryl and Wanda in
raising/coping with their three children: Zoey, Hammy, and Wren. From simple smiles to
laughing out loud, each and every strip is a joy. With the occasional succinct commentary giving
back ground information to a particular strip, "Wetter, Louder, Stickier" is a "must read" for the
legions of Baby Blues fans -- but if this is your first introduction, be warned -- "Wetter, Louder,
Stickier" will lead to an irresistible compulsion to acquire and enjoy all thirty of the previous
collections! Highly recommended for personal reading lists and academic library collections, it
should be noted that "Wetter, Louder, Stickier" is also available in a Kindle edition ($8.49).
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
The Immortal Mind
Ervin Laszlo with Anthony Peake
Inner Traditions International, Ltd.
One Park Street, Rochester, VT 05767
9781620553039 $16.95 www.innertraditions.com
Also available as an ebook, The Immortal Mind: Science and the Continuity of Consciousness
Beyond the Brain postulates the idea that consciousness exists beyond the confines of the
physical human brain, or any living organism, and is continually present in the cosmos. The
evidence pointing toward the continuity of consciousness includes stories of near-death
experiences, after-death communication, reincarnation, and perceptions received in altered states
of mind. Authors Laszlo and Peake make a compelling case for the theory that the purpose of
consciousness is to evolve through manifestation in living beings. Thoughtful and
thought-provoking, The Immortal Mind is highly recommended for metaphysical studies
shelves.
The Architecture Shelf
The Pitot House
James Wade, author
Robert S. Brantley and Jan White Brantley, photographers
Pelican Publishing Company
1000 Burmaster Street
Gretna, LA 70053-2246
9781455619320 $24.95 www.pelicanpub.com
Part of the Louisiana Landmark Series, and also available as an ebook, The Pitot House: A
Landmark on Bayou St. John is a full-color coffee-table book showcasing a historic work of
architecture, first constructed on the bayou in 1708. Both modern color and vintage
black-and-white photography reveal the beauty of the architecture and design of this stately
home, exemplary of Creole architecture, and the text relates its storied history, including
technological improvements added to it as the decades progressed. The Pitot House is a choice
pick for architecture shelves or casual browsers, highly recommended.
The Holiday Shelf
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens, author
Zdenko Baisc, illustrator
Running Press
c/o Perseus Book Group
250 W. 57th St., Suite 1500
New York, NY 10107
9780762450909 $18.95 www.runningpress.com
Featuring a wealth of fabulous, full-color artwork with a Victorian steampunk twist, Charles
Dickens' A Christmas Carol presents Dickens' timeless holiday short story, along with the classic
Dickens stories "A Christmas Tree" and "The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton". It's the
breathtaking illustrations that truly set this deluxe edition apart, vividly capturing the fables'
sense of magic, wonder, and mystery. Superb for gift-giving or simply reliving this wonderful
yuletide tale, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is highly recommended.
Christmas in Nevada
Patricia D. Cafferata
University of Nevada Press
Mail Stop 0166, Reno, NV, 89557-0166
9780874179491 $26.95 www.unpress.nevada.edu
Christmas in Nevada is a compendium of delightful stories about how people in Nevada have
celebrated the yuletide holiday from 1858 to modern times. Individuals portrayed in their
festivity range from former governors Bob List and Richard Bryan, to Basque-American writer
Robert Laxalt, to ordinary Nevadans from a diversity of cultural backgrounds. Extraordinary tales
include the story of three miners trapped underground for 45 days during the Christmas season,
Tonopah's "Nevergreen" tree, and Reno's Santa Pub Crawl with lively, costumed revelers. A
handful of black-and-white photographs illustrate this delightful tribute.
The Season of the Nativity
Sybil MacBeth
Paraclete Press
PO Box 1568, Orleans, MA 02653
9781612614106 $17.99 www.paracletepress.com
Part memoir, part light theology, and part resource of spiritual activities, The Season of the
Nativity: Confessions and Practices of an Advent, Christmas & Epiphany Extremist invites
readers of all walks of life to explore Christmas celebration on a deeper level. Illustrated with
full-color photography throughout, The Season of the Nativity is packed with ideas for
everything from unique advent calendars to using one's whole body to learn and reenact biblical
parables, to planting bulbs and watching them grow in parallel with seasonal anticipation. An
inspirational treasury from cover to cover, filled with spiritual musings to reflect upon
year-round, The Season of the Nativity is highly recommended.
Candy Canes and Christmastime
Linda Hoffman Kimball, compiler and illustrator
CFI
c/o Cedar Fort, Inc.
2373 West 700 South, Springville, Utah 84663
9781462114634 $12.99 www.cedarfort.com
Candy Canes and Christmastime: Enhancing the Holidays in the Real World is an anthology of
amusing anecdotes and true-life testimonies from a diversity of holiday celebrants. These tales
not only entertain, but also help families experience the sacred elements of the Christmas season.
From unique traditions that promote family togetherness, to time and money-saving tips, to
insightful reflections, Candy Canes and Christmastime is a timeless treasury.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Die I Will Not
S.K. Rizzolo
Poisoned Pen Press
6962 E. First Ave., #103, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
www.poisonedpenpress.com
9781464203020, $24.95, www.poisonedpenpress.com
Die I Will Not tells of an unhappy wife and young mother who fears her family will be beset by
scandal and danger. Her father was accused of treason and murder decades ago; now a dead
editor's secret leads Penelope to battle scandal, risk her reputation and life, and search out a
killer. History and 1813 London come alive in this powerful saga, highly recommended for fans
of historical mysteries who are looking for a combination of powerful history background and
involving plot.
The Treasure of Peta Nocona
Lee Pierce
www.leepierce.info
Barking Rain Press
PO Box 822674, Vancouver, WA 98682
9781935460701 $12.95 pbk
9781935460718 $5.95 ebook www.barkingrainpress.org
The Treasure of Peta Nocona is a historical thriller about an archaeological expedition turned
into a desperate fight for survival. Master gunfighter Mace Brown (not his real name) reluctantly
agrees to lead a team to survey and study ancient Indian ruins in the Palo Duro Canyon, unaware
of the dual threats of a gang of outlaws and a renegade Comanche war chief. Tautly written, The
Treasure of Peta Nocona is suspenseful and exciting to the very end, and a treat for fans of the
genre.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Innate Immunity And Inflammation
Ruslan Medzhitov, editor
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
500 Sunnyside Boulevard, Woodbury NY 11797-2924
www.cshlpress.com
9781621820291, $135.00, www.amazon.com
The innate immune system, also known as the nonspecific immune system and the first line of
defense, is an important subsystem of the overall immune system that comprises the cells and
mechanisms that defend the host from infection by other organisms. The cells of the innate
system recognize and respond to pathogens in a generic way, but, unlike the adaptive immune
system (which is found only in vertebrates), it does not confer long-lasting or protective
immunity to the host. Innate immune systems provide immediate defense against infection, and
are found in all classes of plant and animal life. They include both humoral immunity
components and cell-mediated immunity components. Compiled and edited by Ruslan
Medzhitov, "Innate Immunity and Inflammation" is a 240 page compendium comprised of
fourteen seminal contributions by experts in the field of immune system studies. The papers
range from 'Microbial Sensing by Toll-Like Receptors and Intracellular Nucleic Acid Sensors; to
The Chemokine System in Innate Immunity; to Inflammation and the Blood Microvascular
System; to Approaching the Next Revolution? Evolutionary integration of Neutral and Immune
Pathogen Sensing and Response. Enhanced with the inclusion of a five page Index, "Innate
Immunity and Inflammation" is a critically important addition to academic library Medical
Science reference collections and Immune System Studies supplemental studies reading
lists.
Behcet's Disease
Joanne Zeis
Mercury Learning and Information, LLC
c/o Stylus Publishing, Inc.
22883 Quicksilver Drive, Sterling, VA 20166-2012
www.styluspub.com
9781938549403, $24.95, www.amazon.com
Behcet's Disease, sometimes called Behcet's syndrome, or Morbus Behcet, Behcet-Adamantiades
syndrome, or Silk Road disease, is a rare immune-mediated small-vessel systemic vasculitis that
often presents with mucous membrane ulceration and ocular problems. Behcet's disease (BD)
was named in 1937 after the Turkish dermatologist Hulusi Behcet, who first described the
triple-symptom complex of recurrent oral aphthous ulcers, genital ulcers, and uveitis. As a
systemic disease, it can also involve visceral organs such as the gastrointestinal tract, pulmonary,
musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and neurological systems. This syndrome can be fatal due to
ruptured vascular aneurysms or severe neurological complications. "Behcet's Disease" by BD
expert Joanne Zeis is a 125 page compendium the provides a history, explanation, and
description of this ailment in the United States and Western European countries. Of special note
are the descriptions of diagnostic features, as well as information on medications both current
and in development. Enhanced with the inclusion of an accompanying disc containing figures,
photographs, and web links to references in the text and other sources of information, "Behcet's
Disease" is strongly recommended for academic and medical center reference collections in
general, and medical professionals dealing with cases of Bechet's Disease in particular. It should
be noted that "Behcet's Disease" is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.95).
Losing Patience
James Peinkofer, LCSW
New Horizon Press
PO Box 669, Far Hills, NJ 07931
www.newhorizonpressbooks.com
9780882824789, $15.95, www.amazon.com
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a constellation of medical findings: subdural hematoma, retinal
bleeding, fractures, and cerebral edema from which physicians, consistent with current medical
understanding, infer child abuse caused by violent shaking. In a majority of cases there is no
visible sign of external injury. Shaken baby syndrome is, a subset of the broader form of child
abuse termed abusive head trauma. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identifies
SBS as 'an injury to the skull or intracranial contents of an infant or young child (< 5 years of
age) due to inflicted blunt impact and/or violent shaking'. Knowledgeably written by SBS expert
James Peinkofer (who draws upon his more than eighteen years of professional experience and
expertise in the field of medical and mental health clinical social work), "Losing Patience: The
Problems, Alarms and Psychological Issues of Shaken Baby Syndrome" is a 240 page
compendium that identifies which infants and children are most vulnerable to SBS; what to look
for (and look out for) in a caregiver; and what families should do if they suspect SBS is
occurring. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, "Losing Patience: The Problems,
Alarms and Psychological Issues of Shaken Baby Syndrome" is critically important reading for
family members and friends having to deal with SBS issues, and is a critically important addition
to community library Health & Medicine reference collections. It should be noted that "Losing
Patience: The Problems, Alarms and Psychological Issues of Shaken Baby Syndrome" is also
available in a Kindle edition ($8.91).
Natural Remedies for Inflammation
Christopher Vasey, N.D.
Healing Arts Press
c/o Inner Traditions International, Ltd.
One Park Street, Rochester, VT 05767
9781620553237 $14.95 www.innertraditions.com
Natural Remedies for Inflammation lives up to its title as a resource of 33 natural remedies for
common inflammatory maladies, including asthma, allergies, hay fever, colitis, arthritis, eczema,
and more conditions. A medical disclaimer warns that Natural Remedies for Inflammation is
expressly intended to supplement the care of a trained doctor, and cannot substitute for the
judgment of a medical professional; with that understood, the plain-terms recommendations are
simple and thoroughly accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Color illustrations enhance the
down-to-earth suggestions ranging from anti-inflammatory plants to dietary recommendations to
hydrotherapy. An excellent, user-friendly pick.
The Biography Shelf
Mark Twain's Mississippi River
Peter Schilling Jr.
Voyageur Press
c/o Quayside Publishing Group
400 First Avenue North, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55401
c/o Hachette Book Group
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017-0010
www.hbgusa.com
9780760345504 $30.00 www.voyageurpress.com
Featuring vintage black-and-white as well as modern full-color photography throughout, Mark
Twain's Mississippi River is a memorable coffee-table biography of the classic American author,
accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Particular emphasis is placed on Mark Twain's days as a
steamboat pilot, a life experience that brought him close to the river - both its friendly side
facilitating commerce and its dark side from flooding to its use in transporting slaves. Twain's
connection to the river would ultimately be reflected in his literary masterpieces and legacy to
future generations. Mark Twain's Mississippi River is a fascinating browse, and a welcome
addition to public library biography and literary studies collections.
Theo: An Autobiography
Theodore Bikel
University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe Street, Third Floor
Madison, WI 53711-2059
978029900548 $26.95 www.uwpress.wisc.edu
Theo: An Autobiography With Reflections Upon My Ninetieth Year is the self-told life story of
award-winning actor, singer, and progressive activist Theodore Bikel. Now in a new edition
celebrating Bikel's ninetieth birthday, Theo: An Autobiography includes both the original 2002
postscript and a new 2014 postscript reflecting upon the decades. An index rounds out this
striking portrait, notable for Bikel's recollections of monumental events in twentieth century
history (such as the rise of the Third Reich, the inception of the nation of Israel, the McCarthy
paranoia of the 1950s, and the turbulent 1960s). Highly recommended for public and college
library biography shelves.
The View from the Back of the Band
Chris Smith
University of North Texas Press
PO Box 311336
Denton, TX 76203-1336
9781574415742 $24.95 www.unt.edu/untpress
The View from the Back of the Band: The Life and Music of Mel Lewis is a biography of
legendary jazz drummer Mel Lewis (1929-1990), born Melvin Sokoloff to Jewish-Russian
immigrants in Buffalo, New York. A full-time professional musician by age 17, Mel Lewis was a
master of attuning his drumming to support virtually any turn of music. He was well-known as a
fellow band member of Stan Kenton and Thad Jones, yet perhaps his greatest legacy was his time
spent mentoring young musicians, as well as his hundreds of sideman recordings. An index and
selected discography supplement this superbly engaging portrait of a vibrant musician's life,
passions, and achievements.
Measure of a Man
Martin Greenfield & Wynton Hall
Regnery Publishing
One Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
9781621572664, $27.99, www.regnery.com
MEASURE OF A MAN: FROM AUSCHWITZ SURVIVOR TO PRESIDENTS' TAILOR
provides the powerful story of a man who began sewing in Auschwitz at age 15, mending the
shirt of the SS guard who had just beaten him. He not only survived his imprisonment, but today
is known as "America's Greatest Living Tailor', and this autobiography is his story of how he
survived four concentration camps to forge a new life for himself. Chapters consider how he
began his new life and career in New York, how he rose to become involved with presidents and
stars, and how he kept his spark and preserved his life. From his insistence on high standards to
his reliance on a sense of humor, Martin Greenfield the clothier evolved to make a difference in
the world, and this survey of his career will serve as inspirational testimony to tenacity and the
will to survive.
The Social Issues Shelf
Social Justice and the Indian Rope Trick
Anthony de Jasay, author
Hartmut Kliemt, editor
Liberty Fund, Inc.
8335 Allison Pointe Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46250
www.libertyfund.org
9780865978843, $22.68, www.amazon.com
Anthony de Jasay was born at Aba, Hungary in 1925 and was educated at Szekesfehervar and
Budapest, taking a degree in Agriculture. In 1947-48 he worked as a free-lance journalist, his
activity forcing him to flee from the country in 1948. After two years in Austria, he emigrated to
Australia in 1950 and took a part-time course in Economics at the University of Western
Australia. Winning a Hackett Studentship, he went to Oxford in 1955 and was elected a research
fellow of Nuffield College where he stayed till 1962, publishing papers in the Economic Journal,
the Journal of Political Economy and other scholarly journals. In 1962 he moved to Paris and
worked there as a banker, first in an executive capacity and then on his own account, till 1979,
doing investment business in several European countries and the United States. In 1979, he
retired to the Normandy coast where he still lives. He has a wife, three children, and three
grandchildren. While his initial interest and training were in economics, he has later turned to
political philosophy, and his writings draw on both. He has published five books, several of
which have been translated into a total of six languages, as well as numerous articles, mainly in
English but also in French and German. Anthony de Jasay writes Reflections from Europe, a
monthly column for The Library of Economics and Liberty. "Social Justice and the Indian Rope
Trick" is a 200 page compendium comprised of papers written by Anthony de Jasay on the
subjects of social justice and economics. Erudite, informed, informative, thoughtful, and
thought-provoking, "Social Justice and the Indian Rope Trick" very highly recommended for
community and academic library collections, as well as supplemental reading lists in Economics
and Social Justice studies curriculums. It should be noted that "Social Justice and the Indian
Rope Trick" is also available in a paperback edition (9780865978850, $14.50).
Defending Beef
Nicolette Hahn Niman
Chelsea Green Publishing Company
85 North Main Street, Suite 120, White River Junction, VT 05001
9781603585361, $19.95, www.chelseagreen.com
Defending Beef: The Case for Sustainable Meat Production comes from an environmental lawyer
and vegetarian who became a cattle rancher, and dispels popular myths of how cattle are bad for
the planet. It gathers scientific data and examples from around the world to argue that cattle can
help build carbon-sequestering soils to enhance biodiversity and prevent desertification, and it
makes a convincing if not unusual argument for beef production at a time when the case has been
all but closed against it. With its unusual focus, this is a top pick for any interested in sustainable
food production in general who want to consider beef production in a new light.
The Occupy Movement Explained
Nicholas Smaligo
Open Court Publishing Company
70 East Lake Street, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60601
9780812698558, $21.95, www.opencourt.com
The Occupy Movement Explained: From Corporate Control to Democracy blends personal and
political accounts of Occupy Wall Street and other movements, and connects this to wider social
issues. Its purpose is to clear up misconceptions of the Occupy manifesto, create a clear map of
its history as a nation-wide movement, and document the reasons behind its waning as a popular
resistance tool. Any interested in Occupy's history or culture - especially high school to
college-level social and political issues holdings - needs this!
Who Killed the American Family?
Phyllis Schlafly
WND Books
9781938067525 $26.95 wndbooks.com
Prominent conservative spokeswoman Phyllis Schlafly presents Who Killed the American
Family?, a sharp indictment of both individual and institutional attacks on the American nuclear
family. Schlafly denounces a society saturated with media that promotes a "hookup" culture,
encouraging young people to cohabitate instead of marry; the "it takes a village to raise a child"
idea imported from Africa (when the truth is that African children are much more likely to
survive if they have a living mother); legal bureaucracy that punishes fathers and husbands;
financial incentives that undermine the family bond; and much more. "The federal Bradley
Amendment takes us back to the cruel days of debtors' prisons. It forbids a child-support debt
from being retroactively reduced or forgiven. The courts must enforce payment regardless of any
change in a father's income, whether he is sent to war or locked up in prison, unemployed or
hospitalized or even dead, even if DNA proves he is not the father, and even if he is never
allowed to see his children." Though not all readers may agree with Schafly's severe criticism of
feminists or the LGBT community, her writing does shine harsh light upon America's social ills.
Who Killed the American Family? is worth reading regardless of one's political persuasion, as it
points out problems that need to be addressed - or else the next generation of American families
will pay the price.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
Compulsion: Heirs of Watson Island
Martina Boone
marthaboone.com
Simon Pulse
1230 Avenue of the Americas, 4th floor
New York, NY 10020
9781481411226 $17.99 www.kids.simonandschuster.com
Suitable for teen or adult readers, Compulsion: Heirs of Watson Island is a dark fantasy about a
generations-long curse. When Barrie Watson's mother passes on, Barrie trades the confinement
of her childhood home for a different type of imprisonment at her aunt's South Carolina
plantation. An ancient spirit's curse lingers, manifesting in magical gifts that double as irresistible
compulsions. As the last Watson heir, Barrie must unravel the mystery of her lineage's darkest
secrets, and face off against hidden enemies, if she is ever to win her own freedom. Shadowy and
introspective, Compulsion is as fascinating as it is thought-provoking.
The Ice Dragon
George R.R. Martin
Tor Teen
c/o Tor/Forge Books
175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010
9780765378774, $14.99, www.tor-forge.com
THE ICE DRAGON tells of winter child Adara, who isn't afraid of the winter or the ice dragon
that terrifies others, but has always been in her life. In her fourth year she touched it, in her fifth
she rode it, and in her seventh, she finds that only the love between she and her ice dragon an
keep the fire dragons from destroying the world. If the setting sounds familiar, it's because adults
have enjoyed the Song of Ice and Fire series. Now teen and adult readers have access to the vivid
tale, in a new edition enriched by lovely black and white drawings by Luis Royo.
Stranger
Rachel Manija Brown and Sherwood Smith
Viking Books
c/o Penguin Group USA
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
9780470014804, $18.99, www.penguin.com/teens
While billed for a teen audience, STRANGER is recommended here because it shouldn't be
missed by any adult fan of scifi: it's a dystopian novel that is engrossing and revolves around
Ross, a prospector who lives in a post-apocalyptic works where people possess strange powers,
from super strength to the ability to warp time itself, and where an ancient book holds keys to a
new future. Ross escapes with his artifact, which holds a power nobody has seen before; but his
discover will bring with it a world of hurt. The story is detailed, well drawn, and compelling: it
would be shame to limit this to young adults because there's plenty of complexity and action
suitable for adult readers, and recommended for both audiences.
Tor
c/o Tor/Forge Books
175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010
www.tor-forge.com
Three novels in the new Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson offer epic adventure and a
powerful quest that will especially attract readers interested in compelling sci-fi and fantasy
reads. MISTBORN (9780765377135, $12.99) opens the quartet with a startling premise: a hero
once tried to save the world - and failed - resulting in its devastation. A thousand years have
since gone by, and a new, younger hero and a new threat arise once more to change the future of
this world. Can hope survive and can past patterns change? THE WELL OF ASCENSION
(9780765377142, $12.99) provides Book Two of the story, which tells of a street urchin who has
grown into the most powerful Mistborn in the land. It's up to her and a young nobleman who
loves her to build an empire - but attacking adversaries are threatening everything they've
achieved. THE HERO OF AGES (9780765377159, $12.99) completes the trilogy and shows
how a single action can return evil into the world, even though the best of intentions are behind
it. Vin has been tricked into releasing the mystic force from the Well of Ascension and a series of
clues may be the only thing between saving and destroying the world. The trilogy is epic science
fiction adventure at its best, and will reach young adult to adult audiences alike.
The Sports Shelf
The Days of Roger Federer
Randy Walker
New Chapter Press
1175 York Ave., Suite #3, New York, NY 10065
c/o Independent Publishers Group (dist.)
814 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60610
www.ipgbook.com
9781937559373 $19.95 www.NewChapterMedia.com
The Days of Roger Federer is a celebration of the athletic career and legacy of Swiss professional
tennis player Roger Federer, currently ranked #2 in the world by the Association of Tennis
Professionals. Written in a unique day-by-day format, The Days of Roger Federer isn't
journal-style, or in chronological order; instead, every day from January 1st to December 31st has
multiple entries describing momentous events in Federer's storied career on that specific day,
during various years. Interspersing the fact-filled sports highlights are author Randy Walker's
brief insights and commentary, or occasional quotes from Federer himself. "Many pinpoint Roger
Federer's first-round loss to Mario Ancic as one of the worst losses of his career, but years after
the loss, Federer said it taught him a valuable lesson. Said Federer, 'What it taught me was not to
underestimate any opponent, no matter where they're from, what technique they have, what
ranking they have.'" Equally enjoyable to browse in short bursts or all at once, The Days of Roger
Federer is enthusiastically recommended for tennis fans.
Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.
PO Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61820-5076
www.humankinetics.com
Dan Trink's HIGH-INTENSITY 300 (9781450455275, $22.95) is an unusual pick for exercisers
in that it encourages readers to choose workouts that will meet specific strength and conditioning
goals. Thus, the 300 workouts examining the most challenging of such programs isn't about using
them all; but about understanding their approaches. Detailed directions, photos and training trips
accompany discussions of difficulty levels and daily goals in a book that begins with a
progressive program and concludes with 40 of the hardest workouts. Any who want more 'meat'
to their training program should examine these routines for maximum benefit! Dick Bate and Ian
Jeffreys' SOCCER SPEED (9781450424578, $19.99) packs in nearly forty drills to improve
soccer skills, and is a requirement for modern training because more agile players have entered
the sport and increased the game's challenges. From routines for increasing balance and agility to
techniques to keep opponents guessing, this is packed with keys to understanding the game, its
technical skills and tactics, and how to improve everything from dribbling to passing and
scoring.
The Travel Shelf
Under the Radar Michigan: The First 50
Tom Daldin with Jim Edelman and Eric Tremonti
Scribe Publishing Company
www.scribe-publishing.com
c/o KSB Promotions
9780991602100 $24.95
Also available as an ebook, Under the Radar Michigan: The First 50 is a travel guide inspired by
the Emmy award winning PBS television series of the same name, known for showcasing the
state's amazing places to visit, eat, live, or start a business. Illustrated with full color photography
throughout, Under the Radar Michigan is an eye-opening tour of Michigan's proud delights, from
the Dinosaur Gardens (a walking tour of incredible dinosaur replicas) to the Domaci Art Gallery
to Grovebox Studios (dedicated to helping fledgling music artists gain recognition) and much
more. A treasury for armchair travelers and Michigan tourists alike!
You Only Live Once
Lonely Planet Publications
150 Linden Street, Oakland CA 94607
9781743601648, $29.99, www.lonelyplanet.com
YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE: A LIFETIME OF EXPERIENCES FOR THE EXPLORER IN ALL
OF US provides a compendium of travel ideas gathered with one purpose in mind: to fosters an
enthusiasm for learning and experiencing new things that go beyond a two-week vacation or a
quick foray into unknown countries. It combines gorgeous color photos with information and
graphics that coalesce around one point: experiences that only happen once in a lifetime. Those
with bucket lists should be prepared to expand them, while those who prefer their travel take
place in an armchair will find the illustrations compelling and absorbing. Both audiences will
relish the approach and vibrant presentation of YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE.
The Wine Shelf
The Winemaker's Hand
Natalie Berkowitz
Columbia University Press
61 West 62nd Street, New York, NY 10023-7015
c/o Gulotta Communications (publicity)
9780231167567 $27.95 http://cup.columbia.edu
The Winemaker's Hand: Conversations on Talent, Technique, and Terroir is a celebration of the
art and craft of creating wine. Interviews with more than forty winemakers from the United
States and abroad discuss their talents, experience, and passion for growing grapes and producing
wine. Perspectives from Chile, England, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Portugal,
Slovenia, Spain, and the United States are included in this contemplative reflection. A joy to
browse, The Winemaker's Hand is especially recommended for sophisticated wine
connoisseurs.
The Military Shelf
The Worth of War
Benjamin Ginsberg
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2197
9781616149505, $24.00, www.prometheusbooks.com
The Worth of War offers an unusual argument: that contrary to belief that war is represents the
height of irrational behavior, it in fact proves the real indicator of rationality and survival. Those
societies who are best able to assess and thwart dangers are usually the ones to survive warfare,
while technological advancements often have their roots in conflict. War spurs economic
development, social change, and political connections. This isn't a promotion of conflict, but it
sure does extend much food for thought in its discussions of the underlying good brought about
by war.
The Self-Help Shelf
The Power of Patience
M.J. Ryan
Conari Press
c/o Red Wheel/Weiser
65 Parker Street, Suite 7, Newburyport, MA 01950-4600
9781573245999, $14.95, www.redwheelweiser.com
The Power of Patience: How This Old-Fashioned Virtue Can Improve Your Life teaches how to
gain more patience with everyday affairs and how to reduce the feeling of being rushed and
stressed, and teaches how to use the virtue of patience in the process of bringing more love into
life. By slowing down and reclaiming patience, we bring more into our lives that allow us to
clearly set priorities and lifestyles that work. This book both makes a case for patience and tells
how to reclaim it.
The Theatre/Cinema Shelf
Of All the Gin Joints
Mark Bailey
Algonquin Books
PO Box 2225, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2225
9781565125933, $21.95, www.algonquin.com
Of All the Gin Joints: Stumbling Through Hollywood History is illustrated by Edward
Hemingway and packs in stories of movie stars who are often leading crazy lives. From the
beginnings of the silent film industry to the 1970s, Bailey considers the lives, events and
circumstances surrounding not only Hollywood celebrities, but the directors, screenwriters, and
producers around them. Packed with outrageous tales, this is a fun read for any who like stories
about Hollywood and its oddities.
The Education Shelf
Handbook of the Recognition of Prior Learning
Edited by Judy Harris, Christine Wihak, and Joy Van Kleef
The National Voice for Lifelong Learning
http://shop.niace.org.uk
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 Northeast 58th Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR, 97213
9781862018617 $39.95 www.isbs.com
Handbook of the Recognition of Prior Learning: Research Into Practice is an anthology of essays
by learned authors about an exciting new field of academic and educational studies: recognition
of prior learning, or RPL. Research in this domain contributes to a better understanding of how
human beings learn and remember, which can in turn be used to modify instructional techniques
for improved success. Individual chapters include "RPL, labour markets and national
qualifications frameworks: A policy perspective", "Technology and RPL", "RPL in higher
education: Past, present and potential", "RPL in further and vocational education and training",
and much more. An index rounds out this welcome contribution to college library educational
studies shelves.
Corwin Press, Inc.
2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-2218
www.corwin.com
Mark S. McCaffrey's CLIMATE SMART & ENERGY WISE (9781483304472, $25.00) comes
from an expert on climate and energy education, and offers a key to understanding climate and
energy teaching processes. Chapters consider which topics fit into a curriculum, discuss Next
Generation Science Standards and how teachers can meet them, and offers ways of teaching
climate change to appropriate grade levels. With sample learning activities and a list of
age-appropriate resources online, this provides teachers with everything necessary to teach
climate change at appropriate grade levels. Wayne A. Callender's USING RTI IN SECONDARY
SCHOOLS: A TRAINING MANUAL FOR SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION
(9781452290560) offers educators a discussion of effective, applied uses of RTI theory for
secondary students and is a pick for any who would identify at-risk students and help them early
in the process. It considers how a step-by-step RTI program may be implemented, how student
intervention plans can be tailored for individual students, and how to develop monitoring
techniques that work in a classroom and individual setting alike. Discussions on applying RTI to
special education concerns are particularly insightful, making this book an invaluable read.
The Music Shelf
The Jesus and Mary Chain
Zoe Howe
St. Martin's Press
175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010
9781250030245, $26.99, www.stmartins.com
The Jesus and Mary Chain offers an unexpectedly funny biography of the rock group's evolution
and is told by the band members and their associates. It's also the story of the rise of 1980s music
and the evolution of a band that rose to the top with an unusual approach to pop music, and will
prove unexpectedly entertaining even for those readers who aren't already familiar with the
group. The band has not received a lot of analysis before; so having this expose makes for a
number of surprising revelations key to understanding the group's members and unique
contributions to the field of rock and pop music.
Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story
Rick Bragg
HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
9780062078223, $27.99, www.harpercollins.com
Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story tells about the legend of rock and roll - through his own eyes.
For two years he shared his life story with prize-winning author Rick Bragg, and the narrative
appears here with the full flavor of Lewis' history and observations. From his spotlight sessions
with such notable giants as Johnny Cash and chuck Berry to his struggles with faith, music, and
the demands of stardom, this is a vivid and personal memoir and a 'must' for any popular music
history collection.
The American History Shelf
The American Plate
Libby H. O'Connell
Sourcebooks Inc.
1935 Brookdale Road, #139
Naperville, IL 60563
9781492603023 $26.99 www.sourcebooks.com
The American Plate: A Culinary History in 100 Bites is primarily a history of the foods indelibly
tied to America, enhanced with over a dozen time-honored recipes (such as the instructions for
"Shoo Fly Pie", "Fried Catfish", "Scrapple", or "Red Cross War Cake"). Chapters cover staples of
the Native Americans, to colonial faire, and the sagas behind uniquely American culinary
creations, even modern innovations like cold cereal and TV dinners. Entrancing and
mouth-watering, The American Plate is a welcome contribution to history and culinary shelves,
highly recommended.
Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt
Mark Will-Weber
Regnery History
c/o Regnery Publishing, Inc.
One Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
9781621572107, $27.99, www.regneryhistory.com
MINT JULEPS WITH TEDDY ROOSEVELT: THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF
PRESIDENTIAL DRINKING provides a fine survey of liquor in Presidential matters, and
explores the role of drink in everything from social settings to nuclear weapons negotiations and
more. It comes from a journalist who considers everything from temperance laws to teetotalers
and drinkers, and it pairs fun trivia with eye-opening historical facts. The result is a survey highly
recommended for any interested in Presidential history or the history and influence of alcohol on
American political processes.
The World History Shelf
Chasing Gold
George M. Taber
Pegasus Books
80 Broad Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10004
9781605986555 $29.95 www.pegasusbooks.us
Chasing Gold: The Incredible Story of How the Nazis Stole Europe's Bullion is the eye-opening
true story of how the Nazis made a naked grab for Europe's gold bullion in order to finance their
genocidal war. A different type of World War II history book, Chasing Gold almost reads like a
thriller at times, packed with true stories of greed, murder, political intrigue, and corrupt money
laundering that persisted well past the war's end. Highly recommended.
Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods, Volume 1
David A. Fiensy and James Riley Strange, editors
Fortress Press, P.O. Box 1209
Minneapolis, MN 55440-1209
9781451466744 $69.00 http://fortresspress.com
David A. Fiensy (professor of New Testament, Kentucky Christian University in Grayson,
Kentucky) and James Riley Strange (associate professor of religion, Samford University in
Birmingham, Alabama) present Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods,
Volume 1, a studious omnibus of information about ancient Galilee, focusing on the historical
period of 100 BCE to 200 CE. Chapters include a general overview of Galilean history, as well
as specialized research on taxation, ethnicity, religious practices, road systems, trade, education,
health, village life, houses, and the urban-rural societal divide. An amazing, fact-filled,
exhaustively researched yet eminently accessible portrait of the birthplace of Jesus, Galilee in the
Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods, Volume 1 is highly recommended especially for
college library world history collections.
The Gardening Shelf
Bountiful Bonsai
Richard W. Bender, author
Tuttle Publishing
364 Innovation Drive, North Clarendon, VT 05759
9784805312704 $14.95 www.tuttlepublishing.com
"Bountiful Bonsai: Create Instant Indoor Container Gardens with Edible Fruits, Herb and
Flowers" is a fascinating exploration of the possibilities of adaptive bonsai gardening techniques
to produce indoor container gardens for sources of fruits, herbs, and flowers, in addition to the
basic bonsai gift, living plant beauty. The author is an experienced bonsai gardener, with many
unique bonsai creations and credits to his name. Here he shows how to use instant bonsai
techniques to create delicate sculpted indoor plant gardens, with pleasant fragrances, herbal
offerings to the kitchen, fruits for eating or cooking, flowers for contemplative pleasure, and
medicinals such as tea tree or camphor laurel. All this information is organized into 6 chapters
and less than 130 pages, with an overview of bonsai, ideas for creating instant bonsai, exploring
beautiful bonsai possibilities, finding your future bonsai, long term bonsai care, and the bountiful
harvest. Many photos of examples of beautiful bonsai plants are included, with specific
information about the care and preparation needed to nurture and encourage the bonsai plantings.
Many specific plants are described especially in Chapter three, Beautiful Bonsai Possibilities,
including Dwarf Natal Plum, pineapple sage, and the New Zealand tea tree. Both the idea of
creating "instant" bonsai and providing long term bonsai care are explored in depth in chapters
four and five. Chapter Six, The Bountiful Harvest, discusses actual recipes using fruits of bonsai
gardening, such as limequat or calamondin marmalade, Salmon Citrus Cheese Ball, plus added
forays into the art of winemaking. A favorite quote of the author's love of bonsai winemaking
activities: "The artistic symmetry of drinking a decades-old wine made from a bonsai while
viewing bonsai that have been in training that long is very appealing... (p. 118)." The reader
senses that another publication may be forthcoming, perhaps on the topic of bonsai winemaking.
Some of the author's favored vintages are pictured: Lemon Drop, Citrus Symphony blend, and
Strawberry Lemon Guava wine. The author also suggests a favorite trick: When cooking rice,
add half a cup of herbal wine to the rice for the last five minutes of steaming. Delicious! For this
and many more creative ideas and explorations of the art of bonsai, read "Bountiful Bonsai" and
savor the centuries of knowledge that permeate every page.
Eat Your Greens
David Kennedy
New Society Publishers
PO Box 189, Gabriola Island, BC, Canada, V0R 1X0
9780865717510, $29.95, www.newsociety.com
EAT YOUR GREENS: THE SURPRISING POWER OF HOME GROWN LEAF CROPS is
about gardening and vegetables, and discusses how to grow and utilize a range of varieties in a
kitchen garden. It reviews modern commercial practices, gardening techniques, and provides
recipes to preserve a harvest. From growing vertical greens to preserve space to understanding
leaf concentrates, this advocates a range of techniques for not just growing vegetables, but
growing the best nutritional veggies. The result is a guide essential for any home cook/gardener
who wants to best from any size garden effort.
The Railroading Shelf
Great American Railroad Stories
Trains Magazine
Kalmbach Publishing
21027 Crossroads Circle, Waukesha, WI 53187-1612
9781627001823, $24.99, www.kalmbach.com
Kalmbach Publishing is best known for its crafts titles, but this standout gathers over seventy
years of train articles from the definitive Trains Magazine - many of which have not been printed
since their original appearance in the magazine. It pairs these articles with historical photos and
reflections of the magazine's editors and contributors, and gathers under one cover a range of
diverse and appealing train stories. Train buffs will find this the perfect item of choice for
entertaining and historical reflection.
The Business Shelf
Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc.
1333 Broadway, Suite 1000, Oakland CA, 94612
www.bkconnection.com
Susan Fowler's WHY MOTIVATING PEOPLE DOESN'T WORK... AND WHAT DOES: THE
NEW SCIENCE OF LEADING, ENERGIZING, AND ENGAGING (9781626561823, $24.95)
comes from a top leadership researcher and coach who advocates for something different in the
business world: a halt to motivation strategies. People are already motivated - but not necessarily
in the ways business can control. Chapters use the latest scientific research to consider models
and action that will help leader direct rather than push. The argument is that the usual system of
reward attached to motivation lacks because there are better alternatives. Her Optimal Motivation
process shows how to address different psychological needs for better results, and makes for a
program that provides managers with many alternative approaches. Marcia Reynolds' THE
DISCOMFORT ZONE: HOW LEADERS TURN DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS INTO
BREAKTHROUGHS (9781626560659, $18.95) shows leaders how to develop specific kinds of
conversations that lead to growth and reduce employee resistance to change. It comes from a
leadership coach who identifies the Discomfort Zone as an uncomfortable place where
individuals are most open to learning and change, considers how leaders can create these
strategic zones for optimum results, and blends in recent research in learning to consider what
kinds of questions address the brain's built-in defenses and shows how to create atmospheres for
optimum acceptance and learning. Both books are recommended picks for business collections
strong in leadership and alternative approaches to employee development.
The Psychology Shelf
When All Else Fails
Rubin Battino MS
Crown House Publishing
6 Trowbridge Drive Suite 5, Bethel, CT 06801
9781845908942 $29.95 www.crownhousepublishing.com
Practicing therapist Rubin Battino MS presents When All Else Fails: Some New and Some Old
Tools for Doing Brief Therapy, a thoughtful discussion of tools, techniques, and options for
therapy when there is little time to spare. Although multiple methodologies (gestalt therapy,
neurolinguistic programming, encounter groups and group therapy, psychodrama and more) are
discussed, the role and value of hypnosis receives especial focus. When All Else Fails is a superb
resources especially for professional seeking to broaden their practice and options.
Essentials of Hypnosis, second edition
Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.
Routledge
711 - 3rd Avenue, Floor 8
New York, NY 10017-9209
9781138814288 $44.95 www.routledge.com
Now in an updated second edition, Essentials of Hypnosis is a detailed introduction to the field
of hypnosis and its use in neuroscience, psychology, and as a treatment tool. Principles and
methods of hypnosis are also discussed at length. Author Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D. draws upon
his experience as a clinical psychologist and family therapist, and is the recipient of multiple
lifetime achievement awards from the International Society of Hypnosis, the American
Psychological Association's Society of Psychological Hypnosis, and more. Highly recommended
especially for college library shelves.
A Practical Guide to PTSD Treatment
Nancy C. Bernardy & Matthew J. Friedman, editors
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
www.apa.org/books
9781433818325, $29.95, www.amazon.com
Posttraumatic stress disorder or PTSD may develop after a person is exposed to one or more
traumatic events, such as sexual assault, warfare, serious injury, or threats of imminent death.
The diagnosis may be given when a group of symptoms, such as disturbing recurring flashbacks,
avoidance or numbing of memories of the event, and hyperarousal, continue for more than a
month after the occurrence of a traumatic event. Most people having experienced a traumatizing
event will not develop PTSD. People who experience assault-based trauma are more likely to
develop PTSD, as opposed to people who experience non-assault based trauma such as
witnessing trauma, accidents, and fire events. Children are less likely to experience PTSD after
trauma than adults, especially if they are under ten years of age. War veterans are commonly at
risk for PTSD. Collaboratively compiled and co-edited by academicians and PTSD experts
Nancy C. Bernardy and Matthew J. Friedman, "A Practical Guide to PTSD Treatment:
Pharmacological and Psychotherapeutic Approaches" is a 194 page compendium comprised of
eleven critically important papers on PTSD experts and researchers deftly organized into three
major sections: Background and Assessment; Pharmacological and Psychotherapeutic
Approaches; Comorbid Disorders and Unique Presentations. Enhanced with a fourteen page
Index, "A Practical Guide to PTSD Treatment: Pharmacological and Psychotherapeutic
Approaches" is a seminal publication that should be a part of every academic library's
Psychology/Psychiatry reference collection in general, and PTSD treatment supplemental studies
reading list in particular.
The Judicial Studies Shelf
At The Cutting Edge 2014
Dwight H. Merriam, editor
ABA Publishing
321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-7598
9781627228404, $49.95, www.amazon.com
Compiled and edited by Dwight H. Merriam, "At The Cutting Edge 2014: Land Use Law From
The Urban Lawyer" is a 187 page compendium comprised of eight original papers on a variety of
legal ramifications of land use issues. From Daniel P. Dalton's 'The Religious Land Use and
Institutionalized persons Act - Recent Decisions and Developments'; to 'Recent Developments in
Eminent Domain: Public Use' by the team of Mark M. Murakami, Bethany C.K. Ace, and Robert
H. Thomas; to Sorell E. Negro's 'Recent Developments in Coastal Adaptation to Climate
Change'; to 'Recent Developments in Regulatory Takings' by Robert H. Thomas, "At The Cutting
Edge 2014" offers a wealth of up-to-date information directly applicable to land use issues in the
law. "At The Cutting Edge 2014" is very strongly recommended for professional and academic
library Judicial Studies reference collections in general and land use law supplemental studies
reading lists in particular.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Secrets of the Oak Woodlands
Kate Marianchild, author
Ann Meyer Maglinte, illustrator
Heyday Books
PO Box 9145, Berkeley, CA 94709
9781597142625 $18.00 www.heydaybooks.com
Secrets of the Oak Woodlands: Plants & Animals Among California's Oaks lives up to its title as
a user-friendly guidebook to the flora, fauna, and ecology of California's woodlands. Beautiful,
realistic color illustrations are interspersed among descriptive text, thoroughly accessible to
readers of all backgrounds. A wonderful enrichment for hikers and nature lovers, Secrets of the
Oak Woodlands is highly recommended. Also a choice pick is Gordon W. Frankie, et. al.'s
"California Bees & Blooms: A Guide for Gardeners and Naturalists" (9781597142946,
$28.00).
Why Did the Chicken Cross the World?
Andrew Lawler
Atria Books
c/o Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
9781476729893 $26.00 www.simonsays.com
Veteran journalist Andrew Lawler presents Why Did the Chicken Cross the World? The Epic
Saga of the Bird that Powers Civilization, an amazing chronicle of the domestic chicken, from its
jungle fowl origins to its use in cockfighting to its roles in agriculture, cuisine, religious rituals,
gambling games, and medicine. "...much of the Roman knowledge of raising chickens appears to
have come from the Greek island of Delos, a center of a lucrative poultry production that likely
provided a model for the business at home. By the height of the Roman Empire, chickens were a
common sight in the bustling marketplaces." Accessible to readers of all backgrounds, Why Did
the Chicken Cross the World? is as entertaining as it is educational, and enthusiastically
recommended for public library collections.
Australian High Country Raptors
Jerry Olsen
CISRO Publishing
c/o Stylus Publishing, Inc.
22883 Quicksilver Drive, Sterling, VA 20166-2012
www.styluspub.com
9780643109162, $69.95, www.amazon.com
Birds of prey, also known as raptors, hunt and feed on other animals. The term "raptor" is derived
from the Latin word rapere (meaning to seize or take by force). These birds are characterized by
keen vision that allows them to detect prey during flight and powerful talons and beaks.
Compiled with expert commentary by Jerry Olsen, "Australian High Country Raptors" is a very
nicely illustrated, informed and informative, 340 page compendium devoted to providing an
complete presentation on all of the birds of prey that fly the skies of Australia. Enhanced with
two appendices (Diurnals; Sick and Injured Raptors); a two page listing of scientific names of
raptors mentioned in the text; a thirteen page bibliography (References), and a comprehensive
Index, "Australian High Country Raptors" is an extraordinary instructive reference that is
especially recommended for professional and academic library Aviary Studies reference
collections and supplemental studies reading lists. It should be noted that "Australian High
Country Raptors" is also available in a Kindle edition ($55.96).
The Mathematics Shelf
Combinatorial Maps
Guillaume Damiand and Pascal Lienhardt
CRC Press
Suite 300, 6000 NW Broken Sound Parkway NW
Boca Raton, FL 33487
9781482206524 $99.95 www.crcpress.com
Combinatorial Maps: Efficient Data Structures for Computer Graphics and Image Processing is a
scholarly resource intended especially for researchers and graduate students in geometric
modeling, computational and discrete geometry, computer graphics, and image processing and
analysis. Chapters discuss data structures, operations, and algorithms that are particularly
valuable when working with subdivided geometric objects. Covering applications of
combinatorial maps in computer graphics processing, basic topological and mathematical
concepts, constructing n-Gmaps and n-maps, and more, Combinatorial Maps includes
black-and-white diagrams, numerous sample algorithms, a bibliography, and an index. An
excellent technical teaching tool, especially recommended for college library mathematics and
computer science shelves.
Compressible Flow and Euler's Equations
Demetrios Christodoulou & Shuang Miao
International Press of Boston
PO Box 43502, Somerville, MA 02143
www.intlpress.com
9781571462978, $58.00, www.amazon.com
In mathematics and physics, there is a large number of topics named in honor of Leonhard Euler,
many of which include their own unique function, equation, formula, identity, number (single or
sequence), or other mathematical entity. Many of these entities have been given simple and
ambiguous names such as Euler's function, Euler's equation, and Euler's formula. Euler's work
touched upon so many fields that he is often the earliest written reference on a given matter. It
has been said that, in an effort to avoid naming everything after Euler, discoveries and theorems
are named after the first person after Euler to have discovered it. Compressible flow (gas
dynamics) is the branch of fluid mechanics that deals with flows having significant changes in
fluid density. Gases, but not liquids, display such behavior. To distinguish between compressible
and incompressible flow in gases, the Mach number (the ratio of the speed of the flow to the
speed of sound) must be greater than about 0.3 before significant compressibility occurs. The
study of compressible flow is relevant to high-speed aircraft, jet engines, gas pipelines,
commercial applications such as abrasive blasting, and many other fields. The ninth volume in
the outstanding 'Surveys of Modern Mathematics' series from the International Press of Boston,
"Compressible Flow and Euler's Equations" is a 581 page monograph considers the classical
compressible Euler Equations in three space dimensions with an arbitrary equation of state, and
whose initial data corresponds to a constant state outside a sphere. Under suitable restriction on
the size of the initial departure from the constant state, the authors establish theorems which give
a complete description of the maximal development. In particular, the boundary of the domain of
the maximal solution contains a singular part where the density of the wave fronts blows up and
shocks form. Academicians and mathematicians Demetrios Christodoulou and Shuang Miao
obtain a detailed description of the geometry of this singular boundary, and a detailed analysis of
the behavior of the solution there. The approach is geometric, the central concept being that of
the acoustical spacetime manifold. Very strongly recommended for academic library Advanced
Mathematics reference collections, "Compressible Flow and Euler's Equations" will be of
particular interest to scholars and scientists working in partial differential equations in general
and in fluid mechanics in particular.
The International Studies Shelf
Xi Jinping: The Governance of China
Xi Jinping
Shanghai Press
c/o Tuttle Publishing (dist.)
364 Innovation Drive
North Clarendon, VT 05759-9436
www.tuttlepublishing.com
9781602204096, $16.95 pbk
9781602204089, $24.95 hc
Xi Jinping (born 15 June 1953) is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, the
President of the People's Republic of China, and the Chairman of the Central Military
Commission. As General Secretary, Xi is also an ex officio member of the Politburo Standing
Committee, China's de facto top decision-making body. Son of communist veteran Xi Zhongxun,
Xi Jinping rose through the ranks politically in China's coastal provinces. He served as the
Governor of Fujian between 1999 and 2002, then as Governor and Party Secretary of the
neighboring Zhejiang between 2002 and 2007. Following the dismissal of Chen Liangyu, Xi was
transferred to Shanghai as the Party Secretary for a brief period in 2007. Xi was promoted to the
Politburo Standing Committee and Central Secretariat in October 2007 and was groomed to
become Hu Jintao's successor. He served as Vice-President of the People's Republic of China
between 2008 and 2013. Xi is now the leader of the People's Republic's fifth generation of
leadership. He has initiated a renewed campaign against corruption, further market economic
reforms, governing with greater emphasis on the law and legal institutions, and a comprehensive
national renewal under the neologism "Chinese Dream". "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China"
is compiled by the State Council Information Office of China, the CCCPC Party Literature
Research Office and China International Publishing Group, and published by Foreign Languages
Press in an English edition for an American readership. "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China"
is a 515 page compendium comprised of Xi Jinping's major works from November 15, 2012 to
June 13, 2014; it comprises 79 speeches, talks, interviews, instructions and correspondence in 18
chapters. Each item is accompanied by relevant notes about Chinas social system, history and
culture for readers reference. It also includes 45 photos taken at different stages of Xis life,
providing readers with more information about his work and life. "Xi Jinping: The Governance
of China" will contribute to interpreting the concepts and principles of governance of the CPC
leadership, and help the international community to learn more about and better understand
China's ideas, path of development, domestic and foreign policies, and response to international
concerns about China. "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" is very highly recommended for
both community and academic library collections.
The Criminology Shelf
Stagecoach Robberies in California
R. Michael Wilson
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
9780786479962 $55.00 www.mcfarlandpub.com
Also available as an ebook, Stagecoach Robberies in California: A Complete Record, 1856-1913
is a meticulously researched compendium detailing the 458 documented stagecoach robberies
that took place in California from 1856 to 1913. Intriguing tales abound among the researched
stories; some robberies involved murder, others wild pursuit and capture, and still others had so
little stolen that the robbers were never sought out. Drawing from contemporary newspapers and
other sources, Stagecoach Robberies in California is a thorough and welcome addition to
California and criminology history collections.
The Women's Studies Shelf
Not Trying
Kristin J. Wilson
Vanderbilt University Press
PMB 351813, Nashville, TN 37235-1813
www.vanderbiltuniversitypress.com
9780826519986 $9.99 ebook
9780826519962 $49.95 hc
9780826519979 $22.95 pbk
Available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook formats, Not Trying: Infertility, Childlessness, and
Ambivalence gathers interviews of women are infertile or involuntarily childless, yet feel
ambivalent about the situation. Modern science offers a host of methods to treat infertility, yet
not every infertile woman wants to subject herself to the expense of such methods, or become an
adoptive mother, defying the stereotyped view that lack of fertility is an existential crisis. "Just as
motherhood is not necessarily a chosen role and does not always equate to fulfillment, infertility
and childlessness are often not chosen but they do not preclude fulfillment." A fascinating,
serious-minded gathering of and reflection upon true-life testimonies, Not Trying challenges the
reader to think about societal definitions of womanhood, the role of motherhood, and women's
life choices - including the choices of single, widowed, divorced, and lesbian women. Highly
recommended for public and college library Women's Studies shelves.
The Literary Studies Shelf
The Sherlock Holmes Companion
Daniel Smith
Aurum Press
c/o Quarto Publishing Group USA
400 First Avenue North, Suite 400
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1722
www.qbookshop.com/aurumpress.com
9781781314043 $27.99 www.amazon.com
The Sherlock Holmes Companion: An Elementary Guide is an in-depth resource to the classic,
universally beloved detective hero. Accessible to casual fans and literary scholars alike, The
Sherlock Holmes Companion covers not only every Holmes story by Conan Doyle, but also more
recent interpretations of Holmes from Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr. In addition
to chronological plot summaries of every Holmes story, there are biographies of the major
characters in the Holmes saga, an intriguing biography of Conan Doyle, contemporary interviews
of actors who portrayed Holmes on stage or screen, and numerous timelines and details down to
the variety of firearms Holmes used. A "must-have" for fans of the mystery genre's most iconic
character!
The Reference Shelf
The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2015
World Almanac Books
c/o Infobase Learning
132 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001
c/o Rosen Group PR
9781600571909, $13.99 www.worldalmanac.com
Now in a new edition that includes 2014 election results, top 10 news topics, the year in pictures,
and more, The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2015 is jam-packed with facts, covering
everything from profiles of 196 nations worldwide to sports statistics. An extensive index aids in
quick reference, and a handful of color maps and photographs spice up the neatly organized data.
The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2015 isn't entirely composed of statistics; text passages
cover topics such as proper etiquette for handling the American flag, a summary of TSA travel
regulations, highlights of world history, and much more. World Almanac and Book of Facts is
the definitive "must-have" for public library and personal reference shelves.
The Economic Studies Shelf
The Economics of Peace
J. Frederick Arment
McFarland
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
www.mcfarlandpub.com
9780786496389 $35.00
Also available as an ebook (9781476618906), The Economics of Peace: Freedom, the Golden
Rule and the Broadening of Prosperity examines the transition from nation-state capitalism to a
collaborative economy regulated by the judicial system. Economic prosperity is indeed
compatible with peace, and arguably vital for it; The Economics of Peace particularly studies
how the "Golden Rule" reciprocal ethic ("Do unto others as you would have them do unto you")
and organizations that embrace it are keys to successful peacetime commerce and stability.
Highly recommended, especially for college library economic studies shelves.
The Library Science Shelf
More Library Mashups
Nicole C. Engard, editor
Information Today, Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike
Medford, NJ 08055-8750
9781573874984 $45.00 www.infotoday.com
More Library Mashups: Exploring New Ways to Deliver Library Data is an anthology of projects
from 24 creative library professionals, about how to "mash up" free or low-cost digital tools and
techniques to improve service and meet challenges. Individual writings include "Curating API
Feeds to Display Open Library Book Covers in Subject Guides", "Searching Library Databases
Through Twitter", "Telling Stories with Google Maps Mashups", "Mashing Up Information to
Stay on Top of News", and more. An invaluable resource for librarians seeking to stay abreast of
the digital revolution!
The Environmental Studies Shelf
Environments of Guam
Danko Taborosi
The Bess Press
3565 Harding Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
9781573064538 $24.95 www.besspress.com
Also available as an ebook, Environments of Guam is accessible to environmental scientists and
lay readers alike. Filled with full-color maps and photography, Environments of Guam describes
terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine environments of this beautiful island nation. A
glossary, bibliography, and list of Chamorro (the indigenous language of Guam) names of
various species round out this user-friendly guide and resource.
The Science Shelf
Introducing Astronomy: A Guide to the Universe
Iain Nicholson
Dunedin
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 Northeast 58th Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR, 97213
9781780460253 $19.95 www.isbs.com
Illustrated with striking, full-color photography throughout, Introducing Astronomy: A Guide to
the Universe is a thoroughly accessible guide for readers of all backgrounds. Iain Nicholson
(former Principal Lecturer in Astronomy, University of Hertfordshire) guides the browser on an
incredible tour of the planets of the solar system, the galaxy, and the universe beyond. Scientific
terms (such as "gravitational lensing", the manner in which mass distorts light) are carefully
explained, often with accompanying diagrams. A glossary and suggestions for further reading
round out this fascinating guide, created not only to enlighten people but also to inspire them to
learn more about this wondrous scientific discipline.
The Photography Shelf
Portrait Photography: The Essential Beginner's Guide
Sarah Plater & Hannah MacGregor
Ammonite Press
www.ammonitepress.com
c/o GMC Distribution
9781781450895 $26.95 www.thegmcgroup.com
Portrait Photography: The Essential Beginner's Guide lives up to its title as a hands-on,
user-friendly instructional and resource for mastering the basics of professional-quality portrait
photography. Chapters address equipment essentials, issues of handling lighting and scouting
locations, and working with infants, toddlers, children, teens, couples, or families. Suggested
lessons make Portrait Photography an excellent resource for self-teaching or formal instruction.
Highly recommended.
The Anthropology Shelf
Blood and Fire
Sharryn Kasmir and August Carbonella, editors
Berghahn Books
20 Jay Street, Suite 512, Brooklyn, NY 11201
9781782383635 $95.00 www.berghahnbooks.com
Also available as an ebook, Blood and Fire: Toward a Global Anthropology of Labor is a
scholarly anthology examining the precariously ebbing role of labor throughout the world. Each
of its six chapters is an ethnography from a different contributor, scrutinizing a different area of
the world (Colombia, India, Poland, Spain, southern US, and northern US). Blood and Fire draws
upon long-term fieldwork to examine how labor struggles have faltered, become disconnected
from the societal mission to advance the greater good, and the reactions and fallout from this
change. Applying principles of global anthropology to the dilemma, Blood and Fire portrays an
uncertain future. A thought-provoking and studious title, ideal for college library anthropology
shelves.
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