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Transforming Diaspora
Robin E. Field & Parmita, editors
Farleigh Dickinson University Press
Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200
Lanham, MD 20706
9781611474410, $60.00, www.rlpgbooks.com
More than ever, a hometown is not always home. "Transforming Diaspora: Communities Beyond
National Boundaries" discusses the development of diaspora, or the migration of peoples in the
modern day. Many thinkers of many cultures come together to give a unique world wide
discussion of the topic, offering ideas surrounding the fundamental nature of diaspora, as well as
ideas relating to the future diaspora as the world grows smaller and smaller. "Transforming
Diaspora" is a much needed discussion of an important aspect of world culture and social
issues.
Flying Fear Free
Sandra M. Pollino
New Horizon Press
PO Box 669, Far Hills, NJ 07931
9780882823737, $14.95, www.newhorizonpressbooks.com
It's natural to be a little anxious thousands of feet in the air. "Flying Fear Free: 7 Steps to
Relieving Air Travel Anxiety" is a guide for those who have come to dread flying the skies in a
world where many careers consist of constant air travel all over the world. From picking a diet to
help with it, preparing mentally, and many other habits that can help one conquer the fear and get
through the flight, "Flying Fear Free" is a fine choice for anyone who is petrified of flying but
needs to do it anyway.
Kamakwie
Kathleen Martin
Red Deer Press
c/o Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited
311 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135
9780889954724, $19.95, www.fitzhenry.ca
All people seek a way to make a living, and the people of Sierra Leone are no different.
"Kamakwie: Finding Peace, Love, and Injustice in Sierra Leone" is an international issues
memoir from Kathleen Martin as she recalls her journey to one of the poorest countries in the
world, Sierra Leone. She recalls meeting with the people who struggling against a world that is
not letting them succeed, the exploitation of blood diamonds, and much more. "Kamakwie" is
packed with full color photos and is a fascinating study on the injustice of the world.
Dreamers
Jerry Ford
Southeast Missouri State University Press
1 University Plaza, MS 2650
Cape Girardeua, MO 63701
9780983050421, $22.00, www6.semo.edu
To reach the big time, you have to start somewhere with a big dream. "Dreamers: Entertainers
from Small Town to Big Time" is by music performer Jerry Ford, who shares stories of many
nationwide acts getting off the ground in the small towns of Southeast Missouri. Telling each of
their stories from small time to the big time with black and white photography all throughout,
"Dreamers" is a fine pick for anyone with big dreams of their own and wants to see how others
have truly made it.
Greedy Bastards
Dylan Ratigan
Simon and Schuster
1230 Avenue of Americas, New York NY 10020
9781451642223, $25.00, www.simonandschuster.com
Greedy Bastards: How We Can Stop Corporate Communists, Banksters, and Other Vampires
from Sucking America Dry comes from an author furious with government corruption and
corporate communism, ailing health care, and American dependency upon foreign oil. His goal is
to 'take back the country' and here he advocates a political, economic and social system that
achieves real change. Any interested in economics, politics, social issues and change will find
this a thought-provoking assessment of fundamental American issues and their possible
solutions.
Unstuck
Noah Scalin
Voyageur Press
c/o Quayside Publishing Group
400 First Avenue North, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401
9780760341346, $17.99, www.voyageurpress.com
UNSTUCK: 52 WAYS TO GET AND KEEP YOUR CREATIVITY FLOWING AT HOME,
AT WORK & IN YOUR STUDIO offers a toolbox packed with skills to help any get 'unstuck'.
Over fifty project prompts are designed for business and personal creative use alike, offering
activities that can be done either randomly or regularly, as the muse strikes. Pages also offer
room to sketch, journal and document experiences and inspirations, making this a fine gift choice
for any who would 'unstick' their creativity!
Gay Men Don't Get Fat
Simon Doonan
Blue Rider Press
5 Kendal Drive, Oberlin, OH 44074-1901
9780399158735, $24.95, www.blueriderpress.com
Gay Men Don't Get Fat provides a fine and fun survey offering light observation of why gays
know how to work, play and dress better than anyone. Building on this basic premise, Simon
Doonan tells how adopt their techniques, from using step-by-step approaches to building better
wardrobes to acquiring a knowledge of cultural trends, tips for building a better self-image, and
adopting a more balanced diet. The combination of whimsy and cultural insights makes this a
light and fun read recommended for general lending collections.
Greatness: The 16 Characteristics of True Champions
Don Yeager
Center Street
c/o Hachette Publishing Group
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017-0010
9781599954288, $23.99, www.centerstreet.com
Greatness: The 16 Characteristics of True Champions offers a survey on personal and
professional greatness and how it can be achieved. For over 20 years sports journalist Don
Yaeger has asked what makes it possible for people to move from goodness to being truly great.
His interviews and discussions revealed some 16 characteristics shared by the best winners of
modern times, and are distilled into this book. Anecdotes accompany surveys of characteristics
and how lessons gained from these winners can be incorporated into our daily and personal lives
for maximum benefit. Any collection strong on self-improvement will find this a solid
survey!
Becoming China's Bitch and Nine More Catastrophes We Must Avoid Right Now
Peter D. Kiernan
Turner Publishing Company
200 - 4th Avenue North, Suite 950
Nashville, TN 37219
9781618580054 $27.95 www.turnerpublishing.com
Becoming China's Bitch and Nine More Catastrophes We Must Avoid Right Now: A Manifesto
to the Radical Center warns readers of ten threats to the modern American nation and society. In
addition to the monumental debt causing America to borrow potentially crippling sums from
China, the hot button issues from the extreme radical polarization of both the Democrat and the
Republican party, to the aging population (which will ultimate result in budget busing Social
Security and Medicare payouts), to the degree to which think tanks draft our laws and create
specious arguments to push them through Congress, to the futility of fighting against the eventual
legalization of gay marriage, to the massive and economic, health, and life toll that smoking
takes, and much more. Written in short, caustic bursts of prose, punctuating its dire warnings
with sardonic wit, Becoming China's Bitch is highly recommended as a plain-terms call to all
moderates caught within the wrangling of the political left and right to band together, become
more aware, and make their voices heard before it's too late. "One best solution is to negotiate
unilaterally with China to create a Free Market Distortion Treaty... about how trade imbalances
exceeding 50 percent are to be considered unstable long term... let's push for what I call ' Five
over Five' - a five percent per year revaluation over five years, depending on certain agreed to
measures of trade imbalance and comparable unemployment and GDP growth rates. I prefer an
annual review to a one-time increase because it will promote ongoing dialogue and review, it is
measured, and the Chinese just might find it palatable."
Honey in Your Heart
Mary Anne Radmacher
Conari Press
c/o Red Wheel/Weiser
65 Parker Street, Suite 7
Newburyport, MA 01950-4600
9781573244794, $18.95, www.redwheelweiser.com
The source of life's inspiration is our experiences, and taking the best out of them. "Honey in
Your Heart: Ways to See and Savor the Simple Good Things" is an inspirational read from Mary
Anne Radmacher who inspires readers to find the good things in life, telling her own stories of
finding the good even when times are bad. With a dose of good humor and soul, "Honey in Your
Heart" is a solid addition to any inspirational and motivational collection.
Dreamtime
Sam Pickering
University of South Carolina Press
718 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29208
9781611170382, $24.95, www.sc.edu/uscpress
Life has a lot happening and it can always prove all too difficult to bring it all into perspective.
"Dreamtime: A Happy Book" is a charming delve into human nature as Sam Pickering provides a
sort of lyrical prose as he muses on the world with his essays and travels through life and the
world. With a sort of infectious optimism, "Dreamtime" is a fine addition to any literary or essays
collection, very much recommended reading from a highly experienced writer.
The Mindful Carnivore
Tovar Cerulli
Pegasus Books
80 Broad Street,5th Floor
New York, NY 10004
9781605982779, $26.95, www.pegasusbooks.com
What drives a vegan out to kill his own meat? "The Mindful Carnivore: A Vegetarian's Hunt for
Sustenance" discusses the concepts of vegetarianism, veganism, and the more typical omnivore
diets and their impact on human society, the self, and our health. Tovar Cerulli has been all over
the diet spectrum, and has chosen to accept that our sustenance is driven by death, but offers
much wisdom in how to gain a better understanding of what eating means. "The Mindful
Carnivore" is a fascinating breakdown of the debates surrounding meat.
The Cookbook Shelf
Fresh From the Farmstand
Vickie and JoAnn, editors
Gooseberry Patch
2500 Farmers Dr., # 110, Columbus, OH 43235
9781612810348, $16.95, www.gooseberrypatch.com
"Fresh From the Farmstand: A Gooseberry Patch Cookbook" is the latest cookbook of favorite
submitted recipes using garden fresh produce from Gooseberry Patch. Here are countless creative
recipes using zucchini, berries, tomatoes, peaches, apples, rhubarb, broccoli, onions, potatoes,
cucumbers, and many more favorites. Recipes are divided into six categories - breakfasts, soups
and breads, sides and salads, farmstand feasts, appetizers, and desserts. Whether it's Garden Mini
Meat Loaves, Easy Broccoli Quiche, or Rhubarb Crunch, there is sure to be a palate-pleasing,
enticing recipe to use up all that fabulous fresh produce so bountiful in the warmest months. As
usual, recipes are submitted by interested readers from all over North America, and favorite
anecdotes or family traditions/history that go along with each recipe are also included in little
introductory anecdotes. This helps make every recipe a memory evoker, and a special gift to the
cook/reader. Charming sepia and white illustrations delicately decorate the pages in a homey
style, making "Fresh From the Farmstand" a sure collection of tried and true family
favorites.
Southwest Comfort Food, Slow and Savory
Marilyn Noble
Rio Nuevo Publishers
P.O. Box 5250, Tucson, AZ 85703
9781933855325, $16.95, www.rionuevo.com
"Southwest Comfort Food" is a fantastic collection of Southwestern slow food recipes with tons
of taste and nutrition. Beginning with Basics (with information about common ingredients in
Southwestern cooking, history, cooking techniques, and tips), recipes are divided in categories of
Simmer, Bake, Slow Cook, Barbecue/Smoke, Braise, and Desserts. Spectacular color
photographs display star recipes such as Baked Pork Chops with Peach Whiskey Sauce,
Chorizo-stuffed Artichokes, Southwest Corn Bread, and many more. Recipes are clearly
displayed with ingredients listed and standard measurements on the left side of the page and
instructions in paragraphs on the right. Recipes often have interesting background introductory
notes. "Southwest Comfort Food" is a great companion to the slow food cooker's collection, with
plenty of smoked, barbecued, and special southwestern flavors and secrets of preparation
included.
Cross Creek Kitchens, updated edition
Sally Morrison
University Press of Florida
15 Northwest 15th Street
Gainesville, FL 32611-2079
9780813037998, $24.95, www.upf.com
The recipes of home invoke a time long gone past. "Cross Creek Kitchens: Seasonal Recipes and
Reflections" is a cookbook from Sally Morrison looking to compile the recipes of Cross Creek
and the local flavors that the community had created. This updated edition features over one
hundred and fifty recipes with a focus on slow cooking and matching the dish to the season. With
illustrations from Kate Barnes spread throughout, "Cross Creek Kitchens" is a choice cookbook,
not to be overlooked, highly recommended.
The Twelve Cakes of Christmas
Heln Leach, Mary Browne, Raelene Inglis
Otago University Press
c/o Internatonal Specialized Book Services
920 NE 58th Ave., Suite 300
Portland, OR 97213-3786
9781877578199, $40.00, www.isbs.com
Cake has always been a sweet treat for any celebration. "The Twelve Cakes of Christmas: An
Evolutionary History with Recipes" is a history of festive cakes complete with recipes as many
writers come together and gain a more complete understanding of the origins of festive cakes,
leading up to the modern era of fruitcakes and more standard cakes. For anyone with a strong
love of cakes, "The Twelve Cakes of Christmas" is an excellent and much recommended pick
that shouldn't be overlooked for cookbook collections.
The Art of Indian Sweets
Priya Dasi
Torchlight Publishing
PO Box 52
Badger, CA 93603
9780981727370, $19.95, www.torchlight.com
The sweet tooth is something that is international in scope. "The Art of Indian Sweets" is a
cookbook that delves into the artistry of traditional Indian cooking when it comes to sweets and
dessert foods. With full color photos accompanying each recipe, it provides a comprehensive step
by step instructions as well as some thoughts on the nature of Indian cooking. "The Art of Indian
Sweets" is a choice pick for any cookbook trying to expand its range of international recipes.
Secrets of the Tsil Cafe
Thomas Fox Averill
University of New Mexico Press
1312 Basehart Road SE
Albuquerque NM 87106-4363
9780826351128, $19.95, www.unmpress.com
Novels are stories of life, and cooking is a big part of life. "Secrets of the Tsil Cafe" is a unique
novel that blends a cookbook between its pages. Wes Hingler, son of Foodies, finds himself
stuck between the cooking styles of the Old World and New World, divided by Columbus, as the
traditional cooking styles are set against one another. An intriguing, educational, and delectable
book, "Secrets of the Tsil Cafe" is an excellent and much recommended pick for both fiction and
cooking history collections.
The Allergy-Free Cook Bakes Bread
Laurie Sadowski
The Book Publishing Company
PO Box 99
Summertown, TN 38483
9781570672620, $14.95, www.thefarm.org/businesses/bpc.html
Adapting to a vegan diet can be difficult when there seems to be animal products everywhere you
turn. "The Allergy-Free Cook Bakes Bread: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free" is a guide to
bread in all its many forms for the enthusiastic vegan cook, as Laurie Sadowski encourages
healthier eating with many allergy free and vegan-friendly dishes that spin bread into a delicious
treat. With plenty of recipes to cover any type of bread from typical to dessert style breads, "The
Allergy-Free Cook Bakes Bread" is a strong addition to any cookbook collection trying to
increase the health of themselves and those they cook for.
The Nepal Cookbook
Association of Nepalis in the Americas
Illustrations by Palden Choedak Oshoe
Snow Lion Publications
PO Box 6483
Ithaca, NY 14851
9781559393812 $14.95 www.SnowLionPub.com
The Nepal Cookbook collects recipes from the remote nation of Nepal, ranging from delightful
festival dishes to favorite daily staples. Traditional Nepali food is known for its ease of
preparation and subtle flavors; The Nepal Cookbook offers easy-to-follow recipes for cuisine
ranging from appetizers, soups, and lentils to vegetables, meats, pickles, chutneys, rice, breads,
and desserts. Individual recipes include "Barbecued Shredded Chicken", "Mushroom and Potato
Curry", "Grilled Tomato and Dried Shrimp Chutney", "Mashed Eggplant Pickle", "Nepali Corn
Bread", "Crispy Rice Doughnuts" and much more. Nepali cooking methods and ingredients that
may be unfamiliar to a Western audience are described and explained at length, making The
Nepal Cookbook a user-friendly choice for prospective cross-cultural gourmets. Highly
recommended.
Bean by Bean
Crescent Dragonwagon
Workman Publishing
225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014
978076113241132417, $15.95, www.workman.com
Beans come in many forms, granting many varieties for the creative chef. "Bean by Bean" is a
collection of nearly two hundred bean based recipes from Crescent Dragonwagon, who presents a
comprehensive coverage of the legume, from Mexican-inspired cuisine, soups and salads, chili,
and even desserts. For anyone with a love of beans in their money forms, "Bean by Bean" is an
excellent pick for those seeking to diversify their diet, very much recommended reading.
Professional Cake Decorating, second edition
Toba Garrett
Wiley-Blackwell
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148
9780470380093, $65.00, www.wiley.com
The artistry of cake has gone far beyond taste alone. "Professional Cake Decorating" is a guide to
the latest techniques and recipes behind more creative designs for colorful and majestic cakes.
From embroidering to making edible accessories, to allow nearly anything the imagination can
create to be made into a cake. "Professional Cake Decorating is a strongly recommended pick for
those who want to try their hand at the practice, or perhaps for culinary students who want further
reading, it remains an excellent addition to any culinary studies collection. Also from Wiley's
Cookbook collections, "Hot & Cheesy" (9780470615355, $22.99) a comprehensive full color
cookbook focusing on the ever-versatile cheese.
Alternative Vegan
Dino Sarama Weierman
PM Press
PO Box 23912, Oakland, CA 94623
9781604865080, $17.95, www.pmpress.org
You don't need meat to experience the flavors of the world. "Alternative Vegan: International
Vegan Fare Straight from the Produce Aisle" is an alternative guide for vegan cooks looking of
original recipes that don't rely on meat substitutes for flavor. A fine assortment of international
tastes for those with worldwide palettes, "Alternative Vegan" is an excellent pick that shouldn't
be overlooked for vegans looking to broaden their horizons.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Carrabba's
John Wiley
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9781118197332, $19.99, www.wiley.com
Carrabba's Italian Grill Recipes from Around Our Family Table provides a fine survey of Italian
grill cookery and based on the dishes of an establishment in business for over two decades. Over
seventy recipes come form generations of family cooking and teach the basics of grilling and
producing Italian side dishes. From Seared Scallops with Spinach Orzo to Lobster Macaroni and
Cheese and Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine, this pairs lovely color photos with dishes easy to
reproduce at home and is a pick for any general lending library.
Grillhouse
Ross Dobson
Lyons Press
c/o Globe Pequot
P.O. Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437-0480
9780762773787, $27.50, www.LyonsPress.com
GRILLHOUSE: GASTROPUB AT HOME celebrates 'gastropub' fare which blends classic pub
dishes with innovations on classic pub dishes. From Apple and Cheddar Pie to Steaks with Green
Peppercorn Sauce and Crispy Pork Belly with Apple Sauce and classic Steak and Kidney Pies,
this pairs color photos with classic pub dishes highly recommended for any culinary
collection.
Jonny Boweden, PhD, CNS and Jeannette Bessinger, CHHC
Fair Winds Press
c/o Quayside Publishing Group
400 First Avenue North, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1721
9781592334940, $24.99, www.fairwindspress.com
The 150 Healthiest Slow Cooker Recipes on Earth comes from a team who uses wholesome
ingredients from fresh fruits and veggies to wild-caught fish and pasture-raised poultry in recipes
that skip canned products commonly used in slow cooker recipes. Flavors abound based on
spices and seasonings and natural ingredients, while color photos enhance recipes loaded with
attraction from Turkey and Fruit-Sweetened Cranberry Sauce Supper to an unusual Pineapple
Pepper Chili and Easy Asian Sweet Chili Chicken. Any seeking an alternate slow cooker
cookbook that avoids the usual canned products will relish this emphasis on fresh, seasonal
ingredients.
A Well-Seasoned Kitchen
Sally Clayton & Lee Clayton Roper
MLC Publishing
209 Cook Street, Denver, CO 80206-5304
9780984116331, $34.95, www.seasonedkitchen.com
The mother/daughter Colorado team of Sally Clayton and Lee Clayton Roper join forces to
provide a cookbook that began with Sally's early-stage memory loss and her daughter's efforts to
collect cherished family recipes. Sally passed away as the cookbook was being completed and
until now its 186 tested recipes have only been available in Colorado, so it's a pleasure to see this
national presentation and a host of appealing dishes from Rack of Lamb with Nut Crust to Apple
Cake. Menus are easy to reproduce, perfect for entertaining and loaded with appeal making this
title a recommendation for any general cookbook collection.
Chronicle Books
680 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
www.chroniclebooks.com
Sarah Billingsley & Rachel Wharton's HANDHELD PIES: DOZENS OF PINT-SIZE SWEETS
& SAVORIES (9781452102146, $19.95) features some forty recipes for miniature pies, from
pop tarts to tiny cream pies, and pairs stories of pie-makers with tips on preparation, molds, and
recipes that fit the miniature pie concept. From structured pies that need a mold or small pan to
bake in to the pop tart concept and pies that an be made in jars, this is filled with innovative
baking ideas, color photos, and a wide range of recipes you won't find in competing pie books.
Coleman Andrews' THE COUNTRY COOKING OF ITALY (9780811866712, $50.00) offers
lovely color photos by Hirsheimer and Hamilton and follows on the success of the authors'
best-selling COUNTRY COOKING OF IRELAND. It's based on over forty years of traveling
and eating in Italy and packs in over two hundred recipes, capturing the foods and traditions of
the Italian countryside in dishes and photos. Some of these recipes are little-known outside of
Italy, making this a fine compilation discussing technique, culture, and unique dishes. Any
cookbook collection - even those with numerous Italian cookbooks already in their holdings -
will find this a winner.
The Photography Shelf
Up North
Joe Brandmeier
Tristan Publishing
2300 Louisiana Avenue North, Suite B
Golden Valley, MN 55427
9780931674600, $19.95, www.tristanpublishing.com
The simplicity of nature is enough to make one think. "Up North: Reflections, Moments, &
Memories" is a full color compilation of nature photography from Joe Brandmeier as he walks
readers through his breath taking photography, with dashes of inspirational thinking about forests
from Brandmeier himself as well as major thinkers of history such as Ralph Waldo Emerson.
"Up North" is a choice pick for anyone with a love of nature and nature photography.
Horses: Grace, Beauty, Spirit, & Fire
Willow Creek Press
PO Box 147, Minocqua, WI 54548
9781607554844, $19.95, www.amazon.com
The majesty of the horse has always captured the imagination of mankind. "Horses: Grace,
Beauty, Spirit, & Fire" is a collection of photography from assorted photographers assembled by
Willow Creek Press. With full color photography all the way through with intriguing passages
from many thinkers on the equine race, "Horses" is a choice pick for those who have a special
fascination with the equine species.
Pictures and People
Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret
Penfield Books
215 Brown Street
Iowa City, IA 52245-5801
9781932043716, $25.00, www.penfieldbooks.com
America still seems so very divided. "Pictures and People: A Search for Visual Truth and Social
Justice" is a photographical memoir from Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret as she shares her journey
through life and focusing on her experiences on the country divided, and the people who have
been impacted by the struggles against a world that doesn't understand perhaps hates them. A
fascinating journey through the middle of the twentieth century, "Pictures and People" is a strong
pick for biographical and social issues collections, much recommended.
Social Media Marketing for Digital Photographers
Lawrence Chan
Wiley
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9781118014127, $29.99, www.wiley.com
Social Media Marketing for Digital Photographers tells photographers how to gain maximum
exposure for their work and teaches how to use social media marketing to explore customer
wants and needs. From developing a basic photography marketing strategy to exploring specific
social media channels and finding out how to promote luxury photography and lucrative paths,
how to listen to customer needs, and how to use social media to brand products. Black and white
and color photos throughout illustrate the basics of creating marketing content and converting
social media fans and friends into clients. Aspiring professional photographers must have
this!
Architectural Photography
Adrian Schulz
Rocky Nook
26 West Mission Street, Suite 3
Santa Barbara, CA 93102
9781933952888, $44.95, www.rockynook.com
Architecture is in itself art, and a photographer must capture the spirit to capture the building.
"Architectural Photography: Composition, Capture, and Digital Image Processing" is a guide for
those charged with capturing structures in their photographs. Often, architecture calls for much
larger shots than most photographers are used to, and lacks a simple subject to pick and build the
shot around. From the principles of capturing architecture, the equipment needed, and how
after-production can help greatly, "Architectural Photography" is a full color exploration of how
to get the most out of a building's photograph, enthusiastically recommended.
Weekend in Havana
Robert A. McCabe
Abbeville Press
137 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013
9780789209276, $18.95, www.abbeville.com
Many Americans think of Havana, the capital of Cuba, as merely a third world cesspit. "Weekend
in Havana: An American Photographer in the Forbidden City" follows Robert A. McCabe as he
seeks to disprove such notions as he sought to cut through the red tape that is American/Cuban
relations to embark on a trip through the city and capture the spirit of the people who live their
lives as people above all else. Presented in full color with notations in English, Spanish, and in
Greek, "Weekend in Havana" is an important and thought provoking book for coffee table book
selections or international photography collections in general.
The Art Shelf
Awakening Creativity
Lily Yeh
New Village Press
PO Box 3049
Oakland, CA 94609
9780981559377, $34.95, www.newvillagepress.net
Art is in all of us, and the best seek to encourage it in others. "Awakening Creativity: Dandelion
School Blossoms" is a chronicle of author Lily Yeh's journeys, offered as an example for
encourage art all over the world. Focusing on her campaign in China, where she got an
abandoned factory converted to encourage local middle school students, and helped them find
artistic expression. Presented in full color and plenty of example art works throughout,
"Awakening Creativity" is a choice pick for any educational collection dedicated to promoting
the arts.
Martin Kline: Romantic Nature
Martin Kline
Hudson Hills Press
PO Box 205
74-2 Union Street
Manchester, VT 05254
9781555953485, $50.00, www.hudsonhills.com
In a flow of everything, there is truly something worth seeing. "Martin Kline: Romantic Nature"
is a self-titled collection of art from Kline, who has tried to find beauty in many things that most
people wouldn't dare to look. His use of imperfections and flow in greater things seeks to beg the
question of how things may be similar yet so different. Full color with additional essays on the
artwork, "Martin Kline" is an excellent addition to any collection focusing on modern art, and
worth considering for coffee table book collections.
Voyages to the New World and Beyond
Gordon Miller
Douglas & McIntyre
2323 Quebeck Street, Suite 201
Vancouver, BC, Canada, V5T 4S7
9781553655732, $55.00, www.douglas-mcintyre.com
To Be at sea for months was a risk many took to find their own fortune. "Voyages to the New
World and Beyond" is an illustrated history of the age of exploration, focusing on art works
throughout the period that told the story of the journeys of Columbus, Cook, Vasco da Gama, and
many other individuals who dared to see what lied beyond the known world. The artwork of
Gordon Miller is crafted with dedicated historical authenticity. Full color and majestic pictures
that capture the struggles of the men who embarked on these long journeys, Miller crafts an
educational and awe-inspiring experience, which serves well as both a history lesson and coffee
table selection. "Voyages to the New World and Beyond" is a strongly recommended pick for any
art and history collection.
The Pot Book
Edmund De Waal
Phaidon Press
180 Varick Street, 14th floor
New York, NY 10014
9780714847993, $49.95, www.phaidon.com
The crafting of pots was once utility with some art thrown in, but pottery has evolved into an art
form all of its own. "The Pot Book" is a collection of art all through history, covering a wide
array of pottery from the first creations of man, the inspiration of the ancient worlds of China and
Rome, to the many creative spins of the modern day where it has began to take on a whole new
meaning. Presented in full color with detailed information on each entry, "The Pot Book" is an
ideal coffee table book for those with a love for the art style and for general artistic reference
collections.
Cover and Uncover
Eric Cameron
University of Calgary Press
2500 University Drive, N.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
9781552385340, $49.95, www.uofcpress.com
Art without philosophy isn't really art. "Cover and Uncover: Eric Cameron" discusses the work of
the Canadian artist as many artistic scholars come together under the leadership of Editor Ann
Davis to provide dedicated study to the mans work and the thoughts behind them. Discussing
both his unique works of arts and his writing, these art thinkers provide an insightful analysis.
With color where applicable in photos, "Cover and Uncover" is a strongly recommended addition
to any artistic studies collections in community and college libraries.
Hudson Hills Press
PO Box 205
3556 Main Street, Manchester, VT 05254
www.hudsonhills.com
Marylyn Dintenfass' commissioned paintings and sculptures contributed to her great achievement
constructing the sculpture at Parallel Park in Fort Myers Florida, and Aliza Edelman, et.al.'s
MARYLYN DINTENFASS: PARALLEL PARK (9781555953461, $55.00) celebrates the extent
of her work and its place in the public art arena. An introductory essay by Aliza Edelman
provides the author's background and cultural influences while a particularly enlightening
account by Barbara Anderson Hill, Art Consultant to the City of Fort Myers Public Art Program,
documents the process by which Dintenfass was commissioned to work with Fort Myers on her
production. Color plates of the gallery exhibition and the construction of the sculptures makes
this a powerful, highly recommended documentation of the entire process of public art from the
artistic to the political levels, recommended for any arts collection. Jack Parsons' DARK
BEAUTY: PHOTOGRAPHS OF NEW MEXICO (9781555953706, $60.00) offers a lovely
catalog featuring not only Parson's color photos, but the people and landscapes of New Mexico.
It covers many byroads and side places not usually seen in other coverages of more common
New Mexico destinations, and is a fine example of not only landscape art but New Mexico's
diversity. Any collection strong in regional American portraits will find this a fine pick!
Participate
Helen Armstrong & Zvezdana Stojmirovic
Princeton Architectural Press
37 East 7th St., New York NY 10003
9781616890254, $24.95, www.papress.com
PARTICIPATE: DESIGNING WITH USER-GENERATED CONTENT could also have been
featured in our Computer Shelf section for its solid application to website and internet design,
but offers a wider-reaching survey of how the design shifts sparked by Internet objectives
actually affect the industry as a whole. PARTICIPATE considers historical and modern models
of design that discuss how designers can lead the newly changed generation of design objectives,
and deserves a spot in arts and computer sections alike.
The American History Shelf
Blood and Bone
Jack Shuler
University of South Carolina Press
718 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29208
www.sc.edu/uscpress
9781611170481, $29.95, www.amazon.com
The history of the 1960s Civil Rights movement in the south was a savage, violent, bloody
conflict between defenders of white racial superiority against advocates of racial integration and
equality. On the night of February 8, 1968, South Carolina state highway patrolmen fired on civil
rights demonstrators in front of South Carolina State College, a historically black institution in
the town of Orangeburg. Three young black men--Samuel Hammond, Delano Middleton, and
Henry Smith--were killed, and twenty-seven other protestors were injured. "Blood and Bone:
Truth and Reconciliation in a Southern Town" by Orangeburg native Jack Shuler is an informed
and informative, 248-page, historical compendium focused upon why these tragic events came
about in the way they did, and how those events continue to impact upon members of the
community more than forty years later. Of special note is the author's insights into how such
historical events such as Slavery, Reconstruction, Jim Crow laws, racial bigotry, and the Civil
Rights movement continues to affect the lives of the Orangeburg citizenry to this day -- and what
it might foretell for future generations. An impressive work of scholarship, written with a
narrative flair and regard for historical accuracy, "Blood and Bone: Truth and Reconciliation in a
Southern Town" is highly recommended reading and a core addition to the growing body of
literature on 20th Century race relations in the American South.
Alpha Phi Alpha
Gregory S. Parks & Stefan M. Bradley, editor
The University Press of Kentucky
663 South Limestone Street
Lexington, KY 40508-4008
9780813134215, $39.95, www.kentuckypress.com
Although founded by black men seeking to escape oppression, Alpha Phi Alpha sought unity for
all of mankind, regardless of color. "Alpha Phi Alpha: A Legacy of Greatness, the Demands of
Transcendence" discusses the history behind this fraternity founded in 1906 in Cornell
University, with a legacy of many black intellectuals following its ideals throughout the twentieth
century and into today. An intriguing chronicle on the fraternity's impact on these men, and its
impact on overall society. "Alpha Phi Alpha" is a fascinating study of the links that bring great
minds together.
From Liberation to Conquest
Bonnie M. Miller
University of Massachusetts Press
Box 429, Amherst, MA 01004
9781558499249, $29.95, www.,umass.edu.umpress
From Liberation to Conquest: The Visual and Popular Cultures of the Spanish-American War of
1898 explores how the American people supported the nation's entry into the Spanish-American
War of 1898, which led to U.S. imperial expansion into the Caribbean and pacific. It was the
country's media makers who fueled public excitement in the Cuban crisis, and this book analyzes
the media representations of U.S. actions during the conquest from liberation to conquest,
showing how it provided 'real world entertainment' by dramatizing events for the American
public. Any U.S. history or military collection will find this solid scholarship.
Lost Kingdom
Julia Flynn Siler
Atlantic Monthly
c/o Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
841 Broadway
New York, NY 10003-4793
9780802120014 $30.00 www.groveatlantic.com
Lost Kingdom: Hawaii's Last Queen, the Sugar Kings, and America's First Imperial Adventure is
an in-depth historical chronicle of the final decades of the Hawaiian kingdom, culminating in its
annexation to America, much to the misery of its final sovereign, Queen Lili'uokalani. Queen
Lili'u's predecessors had already traded away many of the monarchy's rights, and left her with a
staggering family debt when she gained power. She struggled against the sugar barons who
controlled more and more Hawaiian land, seeking to create a constitution that would strengthen
her power. Other factions sought annexation, though President Cleveland opposed such a brazen
move; yet it was ultimately not the will of the sugar barons, but rather the Spanish-American War
that transformed Hawaii into an indispensable strategic asset and forced the issue. Extensively
researched, and presented in a style accessible to scholars and lay readers alike, Lost Kingdom is
a fascinating chronicle of the Hawaiian Kingdom's end and legacy, and is especially
recommended for public and college library American History collections.
The American Experience
Erik Bruun & Jay Crosby
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
151 West 19th Street
New York, NY 10011
9781579129071, $22.95, www.workman.com
In what's approaching two hundred and fifty years, America has amassed a lot of culture. "The
American Experience: The History and Culture of the United States" chronicles the bits and
pieces of media that make up what is America, culturally, politically, and much more. From
documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, to major poems and songs,
landmark court cases, Baseball, and so much more, "The American Experience" is a fascinating
reference and summary of the American people, very much recommended reading.
The World History Shelf
Learning from the Secret Past
Robert Dover & Michael S. Goodman, editors
Georgetown University Press
3240 Prospect Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
9781589017702, $29.95, www.press.georgetown.edu
After war ends, those with power want to make damn sure it doesn't simply just begin again.
"Learning from the Secret Past: Cases in British Intelligence History" delves through the past
fifty years of recently unclassified British intelligence history, highlighting important operations
and actions throughout the period. Many writers on intelligence, including intelligence officers,
government officials and many scholars, "Learning from the Secret Past" is a strongly
recommended pick for those who want to better understand the importance and impact of modern
espionage.
Classic Beauty
Gabriela Hernandez
Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
4880 Lower Valley Road
Atglen, PA 19310
9780764336904, $49.99, www.schifferbooks.com
Beauty has driven mankind throughout all of its existence. "Classical Beauty: The History of
Makeup" is a stroll through history both ancient and modern, as author Gabriela Hernandez
discusses make up and its strong role in human beauty. From the earliest mans and its attempts to
add color to their lives to the modern era where the make up of the famous can empower social
movements, make up provides an interesting focus of history and mankind's fascination with
appearance. "Classical Beauty" is packed cover to cover with full color photos, an excellent pick
for social history collections or coffee table book selections.
Leisure, fourth edition
John R. Kelly
Sagamore Publishing
1807 N. Federal Drive
Urbana, IL 61801-1051
9781571676405, $69.96, www.sagamorepub.com
Leisure is a break from the grind, and is more necessary than most would admit. "Leisure" is the
fourth edition covering the history of this important aspect of human life, updated for current
data covering how people spend their leisure time and embrace their time with to themselves.
John R. Kelly continues his study and offers a psychology to it all, offering an explanation why it
is so important to our studies of life and its challenges. "Leisure" is a choice pick for
anthropology, social issues, and general history collections, offering a strong and highly
recommended scholarly work.
A Line in the Sand
James Barr
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
9780393070651, $29.95, www.wwnorton.com
A Line in the Sand: The Anglo-French Struggle for the Middle East, 1914-1948 is a best-seller in
the U.K. and provides a blend of political and historic insights into how the Middle East came to
be divided up between Britain and France in wartime London in 1915. It's not a dry document but
provides a lively examination as it chronicles politics, espionage, terrorism and revenge and
moves around the world in a lively dance documenting interactions between world politicians
and others. Highly recommended for any Middle East history collection, it chronicles the
foundations of many of today's conflicts and is a 'must' for any who would understand Middle
East history and culture.
The Royal Stuarts
Allan Massie
Thomas Dunne Books
c/o St. Martin's Press
175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010
9780312581756, $26.99, www.stmartins.com
THE ROYAL STUARTS: A HISTORY OF THE FAMILY THAT SHAPED BRITAIN provides
a lively account of the Stuart family, with a violent history of backstabbing, betrayal and more.
The Stuarts ruled Scotland for over 300 years and Britain and Ireland for over a century, with
wide-reaching influence on the political milestones in British history. This surveys the family's
famous members and explores the entire line and is a special recommendation for any collection
strong in British history and culture.
Vanished Kingdoms
Norman Davies
Viking Press
c/o Penguin Group USA
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
9780670022731, $40.00, www.penguin.com
VANISHED KINGDOMS: THE RISE AND FALL OF STATES AND NATIONS charts how
states and empires rise, fall and vanish and provides an in-depth examination that seeks to
challenge our interpretation of the past. It comes from a historian whose histories of Europe and
the U.K. have all been best-selling picks and is a recommendation not just for college-level
history shelves, but for many a general lending collection. From alternative paths history might
have taken in Europe to how the world would be different were it not for a key event, this is an
intriguing collection of alternative scenarios!
The Psychology Shelf
On Loss and Losing
Melvyn L. Fein
Transaction Publishers
Rutgers University
35 Berrue Circle
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8042
9781412842501 $39.95 www.transactionpub.com
On Loss and Losing: Beyond the Medical Model of Personal Distress is an extensive analysis of
human psychological motivations, both on an individual and on a societal level, particularly with
regard to suffering from loss or distress. Author Melvyn L. Fein (professor of sociology,
Kennesaw State University, Georgia) goes far beyond simply dissecting the experience of grief.
Chapters explore topics such as flaws in rationality that are more common to those of higher or
lower economic station (for example, successful individuals are more susceptible to flattery,
while impoverished individuals tend to be worse at impulse control and long-term planning), the
personality factors that affect success or failure in long-term relationships, how the imposition of
morality can be a double-edged sword in promoting societal survival, and much more.
Ultimately, On Loss and Losing attacks the widespread assumption that personal suffering comes
primarily from biological sources, purporting that modern assessments all too often neglect the
social causes of human loss, suffering, and distress. "Unhappiness is not a disease. If someone's
misery is caused by sickness, doctors can help, but if it is caused by loss and losing, they can do
little... In suggesting to a patient that his or her discomforts result from disease, the implication is
that they should be cured by medical interventions.... The victim is expected to do as the
physician recommends, while eagerly awaiting the promised conclusion. Yet if resocialization is
the sovereign remedy for loss and losing, this can delay improvements. Patients who accept the
disease model will not understand that they must be active in navigating the process of
overcoming their distress." On Loss and Losing is an invaluable, "must-have" resource for both
college library and professional psychology shelves, yet its plain-terms approach to its scholarly
subject render it accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Readers will gain a much greater
appreciation for what lays the groundwork for successfully recovering from loss or forming a
stable relationship, whether between individuals, factions, or societies, in this fascinating,
compelling, and down-to-earth treatise, worthy of the highest recommendation.
Money and Psychotherapy
Richard Trachtman
NASW Press
750 First Street, NE, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20002-4241
9780781014214, $27.99, www.naswpress.org
Money can control our lives. "Money and Psychotherapy: A Guide for Mental Health
Professionals" is a discussion of money and the impact it has on the psyche, a subject Richard
Trachtman writes is usually considered taboo, but argues it must be talked about to provide the
best discussion possible. From what a financial history, how it can change people, alter
relationships, and much more, "Money and Psychotherapy" is very much recommended reading
for any psychotherapist who wants to better understand the vast way money or lack of it can
change a worldview and how to act accordingly.
Understanding Early Childhood Mental Health
Susan Janko Summers & Rachel Chazen-Cohen
Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company
PO Box 10624
Baltimore, MD 21285-0624
9781598570755, $39.95, www.brookespublishing.com
When the mind is forming and learning, it is the most vulnerable. "Understanding Early
Childhood Mental Health: A Practical Guide for Professionals" is a guide for pediatricians and
other health workers on understanding the mind of an infant and toddler and understanding the
indicators of early mental health issues in children, as well as issues in that parents face, fatigue,
and much more. An important topic that isn't spoken of often, "Understanding Early Childhood
Mental Health" is a choice and recommended pick for health and psychology collections.
The Mythology Shelf
Encyclopedia of Demons
Theresa Bane
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611
Jefferson NC 28640
9780786463602, $75.00, www.mcfarlandpub.com
Evil creatures beyond nature and humanity have been known throughout history. "Encyclopedia
of Demons in World Religions and Cultures" is a unique reference delving into the massive
mythologies of the world, discussing the traits and elements that the demons share throughout the
world. Going world wide in its scope, for anyone curious about the slew of demons in the world,
covering the mythology of Christianity, Japan, Africa, the Middle East, and much more. With
detailed descriptions of each spirits origin, and its cousins of other cultures, "Encyclopedia of
Demons in World Religions and Cultures" is a fine pick for literary reference collections,
enthusiastically recommended.
The Christian Studies Shelf
In Search Of The Whole
John C. Haughey, SJ
Georgetown University Press
3240 Prospect Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
www.press.georgetown.edu
9781589017818, $29.95, www.amazon.com
The Jesuit Society of the Roman Catholic Church is deeply associated with Catholic higher
education with an approach that emphasizes an intertwined relationship of academic rigor and
spiritual development within the context of Catholic doctrine. "In Search of the Whole: Twelve
Essays on Faith and Academic Life" is a 232-page compendium featuring twelve major essays by
expert contributors in the field of higher education which have knowledgeably compiled and
deftly edited by John C. Haughey, SJ (Senior Fellow, Woodstock Theological Center,
Georgetown University). Organized into two major sections (Whole as Task; Whole as Identity),
identifying, illustrating, exploring, and analyzing the meaning of 'catholic' in 'Catholic higher
education'. Diversely informed and informative, "In Search of the Whole: Twelve Essays on
Faith and Academic Life" is a welcome and highly recommended addition to academic library
Christian Studies in general, and Catholic Education reference collections and supplemental
reading lists in particular.
The Struggles of Caregiving
Nell E. Noonan
Upper Room Books
PO Box 340003
Nashville, TN 37203-0003
9780835810913, $10.00, www.upperroom.org
Caring for another can always prove somewhat difficult. "The Struggles of Caregiving" is a
prayer book as Nell E. Noonan presents 28 days of prayer aimed at those who are struggling to
put together their own struggles with caring for another while maintaining one's own struggles
with their soul. "The Struggles of Caregiving" is a solid and much recommended read for
spirituality and Christian collections.
And Jesus Said
Henry Michaelson
Ozark Mountain Publishing, Inc.
PO Box 754
Huntsville, AR 72740
9781886940314, $14.00, www.ozarkmt.com
The questions we ask of others lead to questions of the self. "And Jesus Said" blends Christian
philosophy with new age philosophy as Henry Michaelson explores his own conversations with
Christ and offers food for thought for those trying to gain a more complete understanding of faith
and our own search for wholeness. "And Jesus Said" is a strong pick for metaphysical thinkers
who want to understand Christ better by understanding themselves.
Altar'd
Jennifer Kennedy Dean
New Hope Publishers
PO Box 830711
Birmingham, AL 35283-0711
9781596693319, $14.99, www.newhopepublishers.com
As we try to put together our lives, a bit of faith can give what's needed to live life at full speed.
"Altar'd : Experience the Power of Resurrection" is an inspirational Christian read from Jennifer
Kennedy Dean as she encourages readers to find the altars of their life, and use forty days to
reinvigorate their connections to those altars and their faith, pushing for greater reflection and
considering scripture. "Altar'd" is a fine read with plenty of ideals to consider for Christians who
have lost sights of those bases in their lives.
14 Secrets to Better Relationships
Dave Earley
Barbour Publishing
P.O. Box 719
Uhrichsville, OH 44683
9781616262297, $9.99, www.barbourbooks.com
The ideas behind faith can lead us all to better belief and better faith in our lives. "14 Secrets to
Better Relationships: Powerful Principles from the Bible" is a guide to better Christian
relationships. Encouraging partners to forge a bond through acceptance and forgiveness, stand by
one another through the hard times, Pastor Dave Early encourages any budding relationship to
embrace these ideals. "14 Secrets to Better Relationships" is a choice pick for Christians who
want to make that relationship matter all the more.
The Lives of the Saints
Jacques Duquesne & Francois Lebrette
Duquesne University Press
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
9780820704364, $29.95, www.dupress.duq.edu
Inspiration often comes from those who do great deeds, and Saints have been proven responsible
for many of those. "The Lives of the Saints: Through 100 Masterpieces" chronicles the lives of
many saints of the Christian faith, telling their stories and their endeavors of faith, along with a
historic full color art work of said individual. "The Lives of the Saints" is a riveting compilation
of classical art with an educational walk through Christian history, making for a very much
recommended addition to Christian and Art collections.
Women of Faith
Richard E. Turley Jr. & Brittany A. Chapman
Deseret Books
PO Box 30178
Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0178
9781606410332, $34.99, www.deseretbook.com
Women are vital in keeping the wheels of faith turning through history. "Women of Faith in the
Latter Days" is the first volume of a series looking to the women who are vital to the foundation
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and helped establish the faith through its times
of hardship. It follows women who are already commonly revered within the faith, to those lesser
known but exalted as models of faith. "Women of Faith in the Latter Days" is a fine pick for
Christian studies collections with a focus on Mormonism.
The Bible, Disability, and the Church
Amos Yong
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
2140 Oak Industrial Drive, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
9780802866080, $20.00, www.eerdmans.com
What is the view of the disabled in scripture? "The Bible, Disability, and the Church: A New
Vision of the People of God" discusses the place that people of disability have in the views of the
Bible, as Amos Young presents a more comprehensive view of the world through these problems
and how to understand God's plan for the world. "The Bible, Disability, and the Church" is a
fascinating and thought provoking discussion of disabilities and Christianity, very much
recommended for Christian studies collections.
The Resignation of Eve
Jim Henderson
Barna
c/o Tyndale House Publishers
351 Executive Drive
Carol Stream, IL 60188
9781414337302, $14.99, www.tyndale.com
Enthusiasm is not infinite. "The Resignation of Eve: What if Adam's Rib is No Longer Willing to
be the Church's Backbone" discussions the disillusionment many women often feel with the
Christian church. Jim Henderson writes that many women may be on the brink of leaving their
church or the faith entirely, and states that remembering the soul of women is something many
churches can do to promote renewed faith in today's world that can often be daunting. "The
Resignation of Eve" is a choice and recommended pick for any Christian leader.
The Desert Fathers
Peter H. Gorg
Ignatius Press
PO Box 1339
Fort Collins, CO 80522
9781586174453, $16.95, www.ignatius.com
When Christianity was young, those seeking the embrace the new faith turned to escape the lands
of Rome as much as they could. "The Desert Fathers: Saint Anthony and the Beginnings of
Monasticism" tells the story of these early Christians who chose the desert to approach spiritual
life and create the concepts of the Christian monk, and form a basis for many Christian thinkers
to follow with. "The Desert Fathers" is an excellent pick for any who wants to understand the
complexity of early Christianity.
Godly Seed
Allan Carlson
Transaction Publishers
Rutgers University
35 Berrue Circle, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8042
9781412842617, $29.95, www.transactionpub.com
Godly Seed: American Evangelicals Confront Birth Control, 1873-1973 examines the history and
process by which evangelical leaders eventually moved from being against contraception to
accepting birth control and even briefly abortion. It uncovers a relatively little-known segment of
evangelical history and Christian religion, exploring shifts in arguments and interests in the early
Church and following the religious movement's influences and changing interpretations of the
Bible. Any Christian collection strong in Christian social history will find this a scholarly survey
that fills in many gaps.
Readings from the Edges
Jean-Pierre Ruiz
Orbis Books
Box 302, Maryknoll, NY 10545-0302
9781570759444, $28.00, www.orbisbooks.com
Readings from the Edges: The Bible and People on the Move comes from a Hispanic scholar
who connects the migration of peoples with Biblical texts, connecting the immigrant experience
to Biblical experience and weaving together accounts of migration, exile, and cultural and social
identity with Biblical perspectives. The result is a survey especially recommended for Hispanic
collections examining Christian history and identity from a Hispanic viewpoint.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
Ordinary Sacred
Kent Nerburn
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way
Novato, CA 94949
9781608680771, $14.00, www.newworldlibrary.com
The little events in life can lead us to a wonderful place in our lives. "Ordinary Sacred: The
Simple Beauty of Everyday Life" is an inspirational read from Kent Nerburn as he advises
readers on the many aspects of life and how they should be appreciated for those who want to
find something worth loving out of life. Powerful and recommended reading for those seeking
fine inspiration, "Ordinary Sacred" is a strong and much recommended pick, not to be
missed.
Making Zen Your Own
Janet Jiryu Abels
Wisdom Publications
199 Elm Street
Somerville, MA 02144
9780861717026, $16.95, www.wisdompubs.org
The lessons of the Zen masters offer wisdom for even those of other faiths. "Making Zen Your
Own: Giving Life to Twelve Key Golden Age Ancestors" discusses the lives of the twelve key
Chinese Zen masters, and the lessons learned from their lives, as author Janet Jiryu Abels
encourages readers to draw from their own stories and apply it to their own lives. "Making Zen
Your Own" is a strong and recommended pick for spirituality collections.
The Angels & Their Mission
Jean Danielou
Sophia Institute Press
PO Box 5284, Manchester, NH 03108
9781933184463, $13.95, www.sophiainstitute.com
Angels have been cast as messengers, guardians, and warriors, but why are they, truly? "The
Angels & Their Mission" is a theological discussion of angels and their purpose throughout the
history of the faith, and their roles in the place of mortal man. A fascinating history on the
evolution of the angel in the eyes of man and the church, "The Angels & Their Mission" is a
fascinating and strongly recommended pick for any who want to truly understand the Biblical
angel.
The Complete Gospel Parallels
Arthur J. Dewey & Robert J. Miller
Polebridge Press
900 State Street, Salem, OR 97301
9781598150353, $45.00, www.polebridgepress.com
Faith can be used to gain a greater understanding of faith. "The Complete Gospel Parallels" is a
studious read from Arthur Dewey and Robert Miller, offering a one-volume synopsis of the
Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Thomas, Peter, and some fragments of other Gospels
(such as the Jewish-Christian Gospels of the Hebrews and Nazoreans, the Egerton Gospel, and
more). A Scholars Version translation arranged to allow close comparison of parallel passages
while gaining a more complete and thorough understanding of Biblical events, "The Complete
Gospel Parallels" is highly recommended for any student of the scripture, be they scholar or non
specialist general reader.
The Temple of Solomon
James Wasserman
Inner Traditions International, Ltd.
One Park Street
Rochester, VT 05767
9781594772207, $29.95, www.innertraditions.com
One of the most holy of sites for the followers of the religions of Abraham, the Temple of
Solomon has a rich and ancient history. "The Temple of Solomon" traces the history of this
monument, as James Wasserman provides an intriguing and complex study of the site as a
pathway to God, a base for the Crusades, and its modern role as a religious monument. With
colorful paintings, illustrations, and photographs all throughout, "The Temple of Solomon" is a
strongly recommended pick for community and library religion and history collections.
The Social Issues Shelf
Our Black Year
Maggie Anderson
Public Affairs Books
250 West 57th Street, #1321
New York, NY 10107
9781610390248, $25.99, www.publicaffairsbooks.com
Giving back to your community can often prove difficult if there's no community to give to. "Our
Black Year: One Family's Quest to Buy Black in America's Racially Divided Economy" is a
unique memoir of social issues from Maggie Anderson, who writes of her family's efforts to buy
only from black owned businesses for one year. In the process, she discovers that black
businesses lag behind other ethnicities in their prominence in industry. Urging readers to
encourage business through support of black business, "Our Black Year" is an intriguing
discussion of business and the struggle for African American businesses to succeed.
Dream of a Nation
Tyson Miller, editor
Chelsea Green Publishing Company
85 North Main Street, Suite 120
White River Junction, VT 05001
9780615482262, $29.95, www.chelseagreen.com
The future of the country will not be determined by one individual, but the desires of a nation.
"Dream of a Nation: Inspiring Ideas for a Better America" is a collection of essays compiled by
Tyson Miller as he brings together many thoughts who speak on many vital issues facing the
country. From problems of politics, the need for education, environmental issues, unemployment,
economics, and much more, "Dream of a Nation" is a worthy read, and its proceeds will go
towards the Civil Society movement.
Human Transit
Jarrett Walker
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009-1148
9781597269728, $70.00, www.islandpress.org
With more and more people in cities, public transportation becomes more important than ever.
"Human Transit: How Clearer Thinking About Public Transit Can Enrich Our Communities and
Our Lives" discusses the importance of public transportation in meeting the growing need of
urban centers in today's world. Jarrett Walker explains this important ideal and how to better
implement it in today's cities and how they can help communities grow socially and
economically. "Human Transit" is a choice addition for any social issues or urban development
collection.
The Literary Studies Shelf
The Girl Who Was on Fire
Leah Wilson, editor
BenBella Books
10300 N. Central Expressway, STE 400
Dallas, TX 75204
9781936661589, $12.95, www.benbellabooks.com
Good stories do far more than entertain you. "The Girl Who Was on Fire: Your Favorite Authors
on Suzanne Collins Hunger Games Trilogy" discusses the novels that have inspired the soon to
be released major feature film 'The Hunger Games'. Discussing the philosophy that lies beneath
the film, the characters within, and allegories of society, Leah Wilson and sixteen other writers of
young adult fiction come together and provide much to think about with the work. "The Girl
Who Was on Fire" is well worth considering for fans of the work.
Dogs in Books
Catherine Britton
Mark Batty Publisher
68 Jay Street, Suite 410, Brooklyn, NY 11201
9781935613404, $14.95, www.markbattypublisher.com
DOGS IN BOOKS: A CELEBRATION OF DOG ILLUSTRATION THROUGH THE AGES
celebrates the role of dogs in literature and is a fun celebration of a range of literary canines, from
Lassie and Toto to White Fang and more. It comes from the British Library's archives, examines
the personas and roles of dogs in different stories, and is packed with classic illustrations culled
from dog stories over the decades. Arts as well as literary holdings will find this an
attraction.
The Political Science Shelf
Uprising
John Nichols
Nation Books
116 East 16th Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10003
9781568587035 $15.99 www.nationbooks.org
Uprising: How Wisconsin Renewed the Politics of Protest, from Madison to Wall Street is a
close study of recent politically charged events in Wisconsin culminating in a petition of one
million signatures demanding a recall election to remove Governor Scott Walker. This
mobilization of an unprecedented proportion of a state's voters reflected widespread outrage
against Walker's attacks on the collective bargaining rights of state unions, tax breaks to
multinational corporations, and cuts to education and other services. At its height, the uprising
had hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites protesting in the streets and occupying the state
capitol; their efforts arguably contributed to inspiring the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Journalist John Nichols explores the history behind this popular uprising, its rationales, and its
potential legacy for the future of far more than just one state. Uprising is not a politically neutral
account; it harshly criticizes Walker's policies for allegedly placing greater burdens on the
majority of Wisconsinites while conferring advantages to Walker's cronies - for example,
refusing to accept funds to bring wireless internet service to rural Wisconsin areas was in the
interests of broadband companies, while refusing to accept money to fund a competing high-
speed rail transportation system benefitted automotive-related companies. Uprising ultimately
tells the true story of fed-up Americans who feel increasingly squeezed by the wealthiest
minority, and state policies that tax the rich less and less while demanding more and more of the
middle class and poor to make up the shortfall. Highly recommended.
Wisconsin Uprising: Labor Fights Back
Michael D. Yates, editor
Monthly Review Press
146 West 29th Street, Suite 6W
New York, NY 10001
9781583672808 $18.95 www.monthlyreview.org
Wisconsin Uprising: Labor Fights Back is an anthology of essays by learned authors discussing
one of the most surprising American political events of 2011: the en masse protests against
Wisconsin governor Scott Walker's attempt to strip union members of their collective bargaining
rights. In a modern era of declining union membership and power in America, this adamant yet
peaceful movement was a startling turn of events, with a long-term impact that has yet to be fully
resolved (as of this writing, Governor Walker will very likely have to face a recall election in the
near future). Individual essays include "Who Were the Leaders of the Wisconsin Uprising?",
"What Can We Learn from Wisconsin?", "Marching Away from the Cold War", "Building
Communities of Solidarity from Madison to Bend", and much more. An excellent, in-depth
cross-analysis of a highly current expression of the ongoing labor struggle, Wisconsin Uprising is
a highly recommended addition especially for public and college library collections.
Lineages of Political Society
Partha Chatterjee
Columbia University Press
61 West 62nd Street
New York, NY 10023-7015
9780231158138, $27.50, http://cup.columbia.edu
Democracy has much to do to live up to what it's trumped up as. "Lineages of Political Society"
discusses the future of democracy as Partha Chatterjee, an honorary professor of political science
and anthropology, discusses the reality of democracy and its introduction outside the western
world, discussing its reality and critiquing its use all throughout. Offering a level headed analysis
of world politics that plays no favor, "Lineages of Political Society" is a fascinating look at
international politics and the reality of democracy through the world.
Strategic Vision
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Basic Books
c/o Perseus Books Group
387 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016
9780465029549, $26.00, www.basicbooks.com
STRATEGIC VISION: AMERICA AND THE CRISIS OF GLOBAL POWER comes from a
former National Security Advisor and considers the cause and effect of ongoing shifts in global
power, and the role America should plan to foster global stability in the decades to come.
Chapters consider the current crisis of changing global power and shifts from West to East,
examining the political and international environments involved and showing how American
action can re-vitalize America's economy and place in the world. Any political studies holding
should have this!
The Gaming Shelf
More Hold'em Wisdom For All Players
Daniel Negreanu
Cardoza Publishing
5473 South Eastern Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89119
www.cardozapub.com
1580422241, $14.95, www.amazon.com
Daniel Negreanu is one of professional poker's star players. Entertaining, affable, and very highly
thought of by his peers in the professional poker community, Daniel Negreanu has always been a
welcome and welcoming source of tips, techniques, and commentaries designed to help amateur
players to improve their game. His first instructional guide "Hold'em Wisdom For All Players"
(Cardoza Publishing, 9781580422109, $14.95) has been a 'best seller' in the poker community
since its first publication in 1977. What players may not know is that in 2008 Daniel published a
sequel that has proven to be still another invaluable and indispensable guide for anyone aspiring
to improve their game. "More Hold'em Wisdom For All Players" features a wealth of experience
tested tips organized into four sections: Winning Tournaments with Smart Play; Playing Your
Players, Your Position and (Oh, Yes) Your Cards; Betting and Bluffing with No Fear; and What's
the Best play? Using Poker Wisdom as Your Guide. A 176-page compendium of true poker
wisdom, "More Hold'em Wisdom For All Players" reads just like Daniel talks -- lively,
humorous, informed, informative, and an absolute 'must' for any and every dedicated fan of No
Limit Texas Hold'em!
Tap, Move, Shake
Todd Moore
O'Reilly
1005 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastapol, CA 95472
9781449303457, $29.99, www.oreilly.com
Limitations of size have revolutionized gaming in their own way. "Tap, Move, Shake: Turning
Your Game Ideas into iPhone & iPad Apps" is a guide to creating one's own games for mobile
devices, in particular the iPhone and iPad, using the tools that the OSes provide for game
creators. From building a game from scratch, adding sound and graphics, and building an AI,
"Tap, Move, Shake" is a comprehensive read for aspiring hobbyist game developers of many
forms, sure to help one make their ideas a reality.
The Gardening Shelf
Gardening: The Complete Guide
Creative Homeowner
24 Park Way
Saddle River, NJ 07450-2311
9781580115438, $21.95, www.creativehomeowner.com
Gardening can prove to be a fruitful and compelling hobby. "Gardening: The Complete Guide" is
a complete and comprehensive manual for those who want to embark on gardening as a long
term endeavor. From the many options of gardening from simply flowers for their beauty and
scent to food crops of many sorts, this full color guide explains the many practices needed to
make a truly wonderful and productive garden that adds great color to one's land. "Gardening:
The Complete Guide" is an excellent starting point for any aspiring gardener.
Gardening as a Sacred Art
Jeremy Naydler
Floris Books
c/o Myrick Marketing & Media
455 Sam Ridley Parkway West, PMB 248
Smyrna, TN 37167
9780863158346, $35.00, www.myrickmarketing.com
The serenity of a garden is one that will surely catch the eyes of many. "Gardening as a Sacred
Art" explores the history of gardening through the writing of Jeremy Naydler as he presents a
fascinating exploration of how gardening has been an art, support the beauty o f countless
structures and places. A study of the beauty of gardens and how to embrace them fully,
"Gardening as a Sacred Art" is a fine pick with a mixture of black and white and color artwork
all throughout to make it a visual treat.
The Holistic Orchard
Michael Phillips
Chelsea Green Publishing Company
85 North Main Street, Suite 120
White River Junction, VT 05001
9781933392134, $39.95, www.chelseagreen.com
THE HOLISTIC ORCHARD: TREE FRUITS AND BERRIES THE BIOLOGICAL WAY tells
how to grow a small-scale orchard of tree fruits and berries and offers basic knowledge for
aspiring fruit growers who would avoid chemical solutions to common problems. From pairing
varieties with climate to basic horticultural skills and companion planting measures, this teaches
how to grow tree fruits and berries under the best conditions and offer individual chapters on all
the major pome fruits and woody berries. Newcomers to organic techniques, in particular, will
relish the clear and specific instructions in a title recommended for any general home gardening
library.
The Military Shelf
The Operators
Michael Hastings
Blue Rider Press
alieen.boyle@us.penguingroup.com
c/o Penguin Group (USA)
375 Hudson Street, 4th floor
New York, NY 10014
9780399159886 $27.95 www.penguin.com www.theblueriderpress.com
Thoroughly accessible to readers of all backgrounds, The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying
Story of America's War in Afghanistan lives up to its title with firsthand, behind-the-scenes
reporting of the deadly and chaotic conflict. Author and "Rolling Stone" journalist Michael
Hastings gained notoriety when his piece including open attacks on the Obama administration by
General Stanley McChrystal led to Gen. McChrystal's abrupt and unceremonious firing; The
Operators goes much further in unveiling bickering, high-risk operations, heroism, and
corruption. Ultimately, The Operators warns against the perils and endlessly leeching costs of a
War on Terror with muddied goals; despite all the civilian and American blood shed in
Afghanistan, Osama Bin Laden was ultimately nowhere within the territory; he'd been hiding all
along inside a wealthy suburb of Pakistan, allegedly a nation allied with America. Highly
recommended, especially for public and college library collections.
Monty and Rommel
Peter Caddick-Adams
The Overlook Press
141 Wooster Street
New York, NY 10012
9781590207253, $35.00, www.overlookpress.com
A worthy opponent is one that doesn't go down after one battle. "Monty and Rommel: Parallel
Lives" traces the history behind these two great generals of the Second World War. Bernard
Montgomery led British forces to clash with Erwin Rommel of Germany throughout the second
World War. Peter Caddick-Adams shows that both men followed a similar path through their
lives and training, serving in the first World War, inspired by their leaders and more. "Monty and
Rommel" is a fascinating perspective on two great leaders in war, complete with maps and
photographs throughout.
Steel Calvary
Lee Windsor
Goose Lane Editions
500 Beverbrook Court, Suite 330
Fredericton, NB, Canada, E3B 5X4
9780864926579, $18.95, www.gooselane.com
Speed has always been important war, even when it's tons of steel. "Steel Calvary: The 8th (New
Brunswick) Hussars and the Italian Campaign" discusses the tank duels of Europe in World War
II, as the 8th (New Brunswick) Hussars proved to be an exceedingly competent regiment of tanks
throughout the war. Telling their history of how the regiment modernized from horses to cars to
motorcycles to finally armored behemoths, "Steel Calvary" is a fine bit of history, very much
recommended.
Osprey Publishing
4402 - 23rd Street, Suite 219
Long Island City, NY 11101-5058
www.ospreypublishing.com
Gordon L. Rottman's THE M16 (9781849086905, $17.95) joins others in Osprey's 'Weapon'
series and provides illustrated examinations of a range of operational and historical design and
deployment activities surrounding the M16. The M16 is one of the most controversial rifles ever
introduced, with a long history of design defects and cleaning difficulties. Discussions take into
account the pros and cons of the M16 and analyzes its history and features, and comes from a
Vietnam Special Forces veteran. Any serious military equipment analysis needs this! Savin
Mortimer's SAS IN WORLD WAR II: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY (9781849086462,
$25.95) provides a fine re-creation of war history during 1941 when a young Scots Guard officer
persuaded MEHQ to give its backing to sixty men who were to perform the initial SAS raids
against Axis airfields and throughout the war. The SAS's formative years are documented in a
fine exploration based on Mortimer's expertise and rare access to the SAS Regimental Archives.
Interviews with surviving veterans make this a winning history key to any in-depth World War II
military library! Osamu Tagaya's AICHI 99 KANBAKU 'VAL' UNITS 1937-42
(9781841769127, $22.95) joins others in Osprey's 'Combat Aircraft' series to explore the
Imperial Japanese Navy's carrier bomber force from 1941 plus. Its design and deployment made
it an effective, powerful figure in all the great carrier battles during the first year of the Pacific
War, and this book pairs vintage black and white photos with history to provide a fine in-depth
coverage of the bomber's experiences.
How the End Begins
Ron Rosenbaum
Simon and Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, 14th fl.
New York, NY 10020
9781416594215, $28.00, www.simonandschuster.com
HOW THE END BEGINS: THE ROAD TO A NUCLEAR WORLD WAR III is a powerful
account recommended for any military collection and many a science fiction holding - but its
contents are researched nonfiction, not the stuff of fantasy. It provides documentation and
analysis of how close - and often - the world has come to nuclear annihilation and why we're
once again at the brink, offering insights into war game strategies, underground nuclear
command structures, missiles, and the system involved in nuclear launch failsafes. The close
attention to specific scenarios and dangers makes for an appealing, involving title.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Understanding the Sociology of Health, second edition
Anne-Marie Barry & Chris Yuill
SAGE Publications
2455 Teller Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
9781412936231, $52.00, www.sagepub.co.uk
Our social environment may have very real implications on health. "Understanding the Sociology
of Health" discusses the social aspects of illness, the impact that society can have on the health of
the individual. Discussing the theories behind the relation, the advancement of medicine,
ethnicity and race and its impacts, and the development of chronic illness within a community,
authors Anne-Marie Barry & Chris Yuill offer an insightful and educational analysis that
sometimes proves surprising. With indexes, glossaries, and graphs all throughout,
"Understanding the Sociology of Health" is a vital addition to any community and college health
and social studies collections.
Advancing Oral Health in America
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
National Academies Press
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
9780309186308, $63.00, www.nap.edu
Good dental health is more than cosmetic. "Advancing Oral Health in America" is a scholarly
discussion on how to better promote oral health in America, exploring the facts that oral health
has strong links to general health that are not commonly known. Discussing the struggles of the
modern dental care system, the workforce, and the hand that the department of health and human
services has on the advancement of better dental care, the Institute of Medicine of the National
Academies provides another comprehensive and scholarly overview of a vital debate over the
future of health care. A sidebar to the health care debate that very much must not be overlooked,
"Advancing Oral Health in America" is a strong addition to any health issues collections or social
issues collections in general, highly recommended.
Living Well with Pain & Illness
Vidyamala Burch
Sounds True
413 South Arthur Avenue
Louisville, CO 80027
9781591797470, $15.95, www.soundstrue.com
Pain is in the mind, and one can train themselves to overcome it. "Living Well with Pain &
Illness: The Mindful Way to Free Yourself from Suffering" is a spiritual and health manual from
Vidyamala Burch as she discusses her own spinal injuries and the Chronic pain that followed.
Through her writing, she advises how she conquered her pain and got her life back, and advises
readers on how to better cope with their own chronic pain, be it migraines, arthritis, or other
ailments. "Living Well with Pain & Illness" is a fine pick for any looking for ways to beat their
own pain.
Quick Check Foods Facts
Barron's Editorial Staff
Barron's
250 Wireless Boulevard
Hauppauge, NY 11788
9781438000107, $6.99, www.barronseduc.com
There's a lot of health info to keep under control for those trying to eat a healthier life. "Quick
Check Foods Facts" is a guide to those are seeking to eat healthier, providing a comprehensive
reference on many foods, with tips and knowledge to keep in mind when dining out, and what
foods to avoid and when. "Quick Check Foods Facts" is an excellent and much recommended
read for health and nutrition general information collections.
Scared Sick
Robin Karr-Morse & Meredith S. Wiley
Basic Books
c/o Perseus Books Group
387 Park Avenue, New York NY 10016
9780465013548, $26.99, www.basicbooks.com
SCARED SICK: THE ROLE OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA IN ADULT DISEASE comes from a
family therapist and a lawyer who together show how the body's fear response in the first
thousand days of life lies at the root of many physical and mental illnesses. It's the first book to
show how childhood trauma physically alters the body's immune systems and sets the stage for
adulthood disease patterns currently attributed to aging and genetics, and uses previously
unconnected psychological research to show the wide-ranging effects of chronic fear. Any health
or psychology collection as well as general lending libraries will find this invaluable!
A Man's Guide to Muscle and Strength
Stephen Cabral
Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.
PO Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61820-5076
1450402208, $19.95, www.humankinetics.com
A Man's Guide to Muscle and Strength: Transform Your Body in 6 Weeks offers serious
programs to develop muscle strength and size, and is packed with step-by-step black and white
photos demonstrating workouts. It comes from a personal trainer who focuses on nine proven
six-week programs for muscle-building and covers all the basics of building mass, strength,
agility and overall conditioning. Each program can also be easily customized to fit one's lifestyle.
A fine pick for any sports collection!
A Lethal Inheritance
Victoria Costello
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2119
9781616144661, $19.00, www.prometheusbooks.com
A LETHAL INHERITANCE: A MOTHER UNCOVERS THE SCIENCE BEHIND THREE
GENERATIONS OF MENTAL ILLNESS tells of the author's family, where mental illness had
been given different names over at least four generations until her own children were endangered
by misinformation. It blends autobiography, science, and health issues in recounting how the
mental unraveling of her teen son prompted her to more closely examine her family history, there
to uncover subtle clues to an insidious mental illness trait. Her struggles to obtain mental health
care and treatment that ultimately resulted in full recovery makes for a powerful survey highly
recommended for general and mental health collections alike.
Unlock your Muscle Gene
Ori Hofmekler
North Atlantic Books
PO Box 12327
Berkeley, CA 94712
9781583943090, $17.95, www.northatlanticbooks.com
The genetics for muscle growth are there, but they may be hiding from us. "Unlock Your Muscle
Gene: Trigger the Biological Mechanisms That Transform Your Body and Extend Your Life" is a
health guide from Ori Hofmekler, who encourages readers to seek their own way of building
muscle that can lead to greater health in the long term, that embraces a certain bit of youth.
"Unlock Your Muscle Gene" is very much worth considering for anyone who wants to move
towards a longer life.
The Memoir Shelf
A Kosher Dating Odyssey
Van Wallach
CoffeeTown Press
PO Box 70515, Seattle, WA 98127
9781603811323, $12.95, www.coffeetownpress.com
The faith divide isn't as big as we sometimes think, but it is still there. "A Kosher Dating
Odyssey: One Former Texas Baptist's Quest for a Naughty & Nice Jewish Girl" is a blend of
humor and memoir from Van Wallach, a man born to Baptist and Jewish parents, seeking a
woman like mom, as he seeks a Jewish girl to complement his raised as Baptist faith. A
humorous exploration of cross-faith dating, "A Kosher Dating Odyssey" is a strong pick for any
humor, memoir, or relationship collections.
Free Me from My Cage
Aubrianna Rose
Balboa Press
1663 Liberty Dr. Suite #300
Bloomington, IN 47403
9781452537924, $17.95, www.balboapress.com
One mistake can lead one to a crisis of faith. "Free Me from My Cage" is an inspirational memoir
as author Aubrianna Rose shares her struggles of her horror story marriage and how she let
herself rot in despair before finally gaining the courage to free herself. "Free Me from My Cage"
is a strongly recommended read about a serious issue of trying to pull oneself out of a destructive
relationship.
Planting Dandelions
Kyran Pittman
Riverhead Books
c/o Penguin
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
9781594485626, $15.00, www.penguin.com
Family life is anything but normal. "Planting Dandelions: Field Notes from a Semi-Domesticated
Life" is a memoir from Kyran Pittman as she recollects her unique journey through life as a wife
and mother in domestic life which to her has proven to be anything put. From pursuing romance
with after pregnancy with the pressures of parenthood, dealing with economic fears and much
more, she comes with frank knowledge and humor all throughout. "Planting Dandelions" is a fine
pick for those seeking a fine memoir of life's pressures, highly recommended.
The Beauty of Poverty
Yolisa Dlepu
Dorrance Publishing
701 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
9781434910554, $28.00, www.dorrancebookstore.com
With nothing, it can hard to find something worth cherishing. "The Beauty of Poverty" is a
memoir from Yolisa Dlepu, as she recalls coming up from absolutely nothing as a child in South
Africa, but through family and faith, she had something truly special in her life nonetheless.
Telling her story, her mother's story, and much more, "The Beauty of Poverty" is a positive and
faithful read, much recommended.
Born Mad
Robyn Wheeler
Balboa Press
1663 Liberty Dr. Suite #300
Bloomington, IN 47403
9781452536408, $11.95, www.bornmad.org
Life long depression is a set back, but it can be overcome. "Born Mad" is a memoir of
motivation, as Robyn Wheeler writes of her battles with her diagnosis of dysthymia, a mild form
of depression that strikes chronically and throughout one's entire life. A story of faith and finding
the drive to conquer depression, suicidal tendencies, and much more, "Born Mad" is a thoughtful
tale with a very positive message, much recommended.
Joining Africa
Charles Cantalupo
Michigan State University Press
1405 South Harrison Road, Suite 25
East Lansing, MI 48823-5245
9781611860368, $27.95, www.msupress.msu.edu
Africa is an often misunderstood place in the western world. "Joining Africa: From Anthills to
Asmara" is a traveling memoir from Charles Cantalupo as he shares a personal journey of a New
Jersey man who chose to embark on a twenty year journey into Africa to gain a better
understanding of the many cultures and people who call the place home. Offering a western and
knowledgeable study of this mysterious subject, "Joining Africa" is a strongly recommended pick
for community library collections focusing on African cultural studies.
Cider with Rosie
Laurie Lee
David R. Godine, Publisher
PO Box 450
Jaffrey, NH 03452
9781567923551, $15.95, www.godine.com
As we march into adulthood, we look back on what shaped us. "Cider with Rosie" is a
republication of the 1959 classical memoir from Laurie Lee, a young man of Gloucestershire, a
small town in Britain. From a single mother and a big lot of siblings, the memoir is a charming
look at the loss of innocence into a world of understanding. "Cider with Rosie" is a choice for
literary memoir collections, and collections focusing on classical works of the twentieth
century.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Complete Guide to Puppy Care
Stacy Kennedy
T.F.H. Publications
1 TFH Plaza, Third & Union Avenue
Neptune City, NJ 07753
9780793837274, $24.95, www.tfh.com
Just like humans in infancy, puppies need gentle and caring care. "Complete Guide to Puppy
Care: Everything you Need to Know to have a Happy, Healthy, Well-trained Puppy" is a guide
for new puppy owners on how to make sure the cute ball of fuzz grows into a lovable dog that is
properly cared for and remains healthy throughout its life. From choosing proper breeds to proper
training, as well as many practical problems, "Complete Guide to Puppy Care" is a fine pick for
anyone who is considering puppy ownership and wants to know what they are getting into.
Venomous Reptiles of the United States, Canada and Northern Mexico V. 2
Carl H. Ernst and Evelyn M. Ernst
The Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4363
9780801898761, $75.00, www.press.jhu.edu
The second volume of the comprehensive herpetology reference Venomous Reptiles of the
United States, Canada and Northern Mexico is a 'must' recommendation for any college-level
science holding serious about herpetology. It completely revises their reference VENOMOUS
REPTILES OF NORTH AMERICA and includes the authors' research as well as data
descriptions and stories from other references. General background information on Crotalus
includes specific details on rattlesnake behavior, with each species including color photos, range
maps, and specific discussions. Packed with bibliographic references and the latest research,
these two volumes together are a 'must'.
Veterinary Infection Prevention and Control
Linda Caveney, Barbara Jones, Kimberly Ellis
Wiley-Blackwell
350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148
9780813815343, $59.99 www.wiley.com
Veterinary Infection Prevention and Control gathers articles key to infection surveillance and
control in the veterinary setting and outlines steps for implementing an infection control program
for veterinary practices and hospitals. From specific infection prevention strategies in a vet
setting to standard procedures for infection control, this includes a companion website with
review questions and answers and more resources, and is a pick for vet students and practitioners
alike.
The Money/Finance Shelf
Key Financial Market Concepts, second edition
Bob Steiner
FT Press
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300
Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
www.mcp.com
9780273750123, $29.99, www.amazon.com
Now in a fully updated and expanded second edition, "Key Financial Market Concepts: The 100
Terms Every Finance Professional Needs To Know" by financial expert Bob Steiner (Managing
Director of Markets International Ltd.) is a 328-page compendium of deftly organized and
presented financial concepts, formulas and definitions that are fundamentally important to master
with respect to today's volatile financial markets both in the United States and abroad. An
essential instructional reference for anyone dealing with stocks, bonds, interest yield calculations,
and more, "Key Financial Market Concepts" will prove to be an indispensable and invaluable
addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library 'Money & Finance' reference
book collections.
How the Stock Market Works, fourth edition
Michael Becket
Kogan Page USA
1518 Walnut Street, Suite 1100
Philadelphia, PA 19102
9780749464028, $17.95, www.koganpageusa.com
The market plays a big part in today's market, but it can quite difficult to understand for the
layman. "How the Stock Market Works: A Beginner's Guide to Investment" explores the Stock
Market and how one breaks into investing and wisely playing it for their own fortunes. This
fourth edition is updated with the latest stock watches and what to look out for the in future.
Explaining the basics and how to break into the game, as well as playing it safe and not turning it
into a gambling bet, "How the Stock Market Works" is a fine pick for business and personal
finance collections.
The Fiction Shelf
Paradise Misplaced
Sylvia Montgomery Shaw
Swedenborg Publishers
320 North Church Street
West Chester, PA 19380
9780877853411, $15.95, www.swedenborg.com
As justice seems lost, one man must drive to make the difference. "Paradise Misplaced" is the
first book of Sylvia Montgomery Shaw's trilogy surrounding the Mexican Revolution. Benjamin
Nyman Vizcarra finds himself wrongfully accused and imprisoned, faced with a serious decision
to run away from it all, or fight to prove his innocence and claim the woman he loves. "Paradise
Misplaced" is an excellent and much recommended pick for historical fiction collections.
Restoration
Olaf Olafsson
HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022-5299
9780062065650, $14.99, www.harpercollins.com
One off the beaten path decision places Alice in front of a wave of humanity. "Restoration"
follows the story of Alice Orsini, who marries into a family of landowners and sets her thoughts
to restoring a villa on the fringe. But as World War II begins to break out, she finds many people
struggling to survive and a particularly artist catching her eye. "Restoration" is a fine work of
historical and literary fiction, a choice pick for anyone looking for a soulful and person driven
tale with a dose of romance, highly recommended.
Messengers
David L. Arnett
Unity Books
1901 NW Blue Parkway
Unity Village, MO 64065-0001
9780871593559, $24.95, www.unitybooks.org
When all logic declares your survival impossible, it becomes hard to accept it as is. "Messengers"
follows Jake Daniels as a vicious accident leaves him somehow alive. Having a vision of a
woman saving his life, he believes her to be his angel, and leaves the life he had in her efforts to
find the truth of what happened to him, and in the process asks the questions of the world,
finding himself straddling between the angels and demons of the world. "Messengers" is an
excellent pick of spiritual fiction that offers many questions of faith and our place in the
world.
Where Wildflowers Bloom
Ann Shorey
Revell
c/o Baker Publishing Group
6030 E Fulton
Ada, MI 49301
9780800720742, $14.99, www.revellbooks.com
After war strikes, the desire to move can be strong. "Where Wildflowers Bloom" is a historical
romance, following the heartbreak of Faith Lindberg, a woman who wants to travel west after the
war takes her family and love from her. Having to debate her grandfather to leave the family's
ancestral home, she finds an old love who she thought dead returning, but she also finds that the
love may no longer there. "Where Wildflowers Bloom" is a thoughtful exploration of post-civil
war America and what was expected of a lady, highly recommended.
The Dave Store Massacre
Ron Ebest
Academy Chicago Publishers
363 West Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60610
9780897336147, $17.95, www.academychicago.com
Murder can be funny. "The Dave Store Massacre" is a novel from Ron Ebest taking notes on
modern concerns and reflecting on history, as he tells the story of a clash between unions and the
growing might of enterprise, the Dave Store, an encompassing retail outlet. A comedy with
plenty of unique characters that happens to spiral into mass murder, "The Dave Store Massacre"
is a humorous and much recommended addition to general fiction collections. Also from
Academy Chicago Publishers is "The H-Bomb and the Jesus Rock" (9780897336116, $17.95)
another off-beat take on modern issues with history blended in.
Country of the Bad Wolfes
James Carlos Blake
Cinco Puntos Press
701 Texas Avenue, El Paso, TX 79901
9781935955030, $16.95, www.cincopuntos.com
The pursuit of fortune is all too often not without bloodshed. "Country of the Bad Wolfes" is a
novel following twin brothers as they head towards Mexico from New Hampshire, during
Mexico's chaotic years before its ultimate independence and revolution. A story of power and
what will be done to keep it, author James Carlos Blake puts together a historical novel packed
cover to cover with intrigue. "Country of the Bad Wolfes" is a fine and much recommended
addition to any historical fiction collection.
Out of the Gray
Manoucher Parvin
Ibex Publishers
PO Box 30087, Bethesda, MD 20824
9781588140791, $24.00, www.ibexpublishers.com
As we try to understand the complex psyche, we are only left with more questions. "Out of the
Gray: A Concerto for Neurons and Synapses" is a novel from Manoucher Parvin as he creates a
story of a neuroscientist and social scientist who both try to look for the ultimate explanation of
human behavior, rushing against time. A riveting novel that blends many aspects of life and our
struggles, "Out of the Gray" is an excellent read with plenty to consider, very much
recommended reading.
Land of Painted Caves
Jean M. Auel
Bantam Books
c/o The Random House Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, 17th floor, New York, NY 10019
9780553289435, $8.99, www.bantamdell.com
This conclusion of the long-running saga Earth's Children is a top pick for any fan of the
prehistoric romance between Ayla and Jondalar. The two have an infant daughter and are living
with the Zelandoii in the Ninth Cave. Ayla is an acolyte to a spiritual leader and begins training
tasks that need to blend with her newfound family obligations. But Jondalar is drifting away from
her. A powerful, unexpected conclusion provides a satisfying, consistent ending to this
passionate series, recommended for any fiction collection seeing popularity with the past
novels.
Mathematics: A Novel
Jacques Roubaud
Dalkey Archive Press
University of Illinois
1805 S. Wright Street, MC-011
Champaign, IL 61820
9781564786838 $14.95 www.dalkeyarchive.com
Third in Oulipo member Jacques Roubaud's "Great Fire of London" series, Mathematics: A
Novel blends elements of fiction and memoir into a moving whole. Superbly translated from the
original French, Mathematics: A Novel tells of the role of mathematics in attempting to
understanding the complexities of life, from fear to the artist's struggle to craft to the loss of
loved ones. Peppered with vivid anecdotes, Mathematics: A Novel is a superb literary
experience, and an excellent jump-on point to enjoy Roubaud's literary saga.
After Tears
Niq Mhongo
Ohio University Press
The Ridges, Building 19
Athens, OH 45701
9780821419847, $18.95, www.ohioswallow.com
A lie can make everything seem so joyous and wonderful. "After Tears" is a novel of world
fiction from African author Niq Mhongo, as he creates a story of Bafana Kuzwayo, a young man
who fails at law school, returns home to a family that expected success and he finds himself
unable to correct them. As the lie grows bigger, he is faced to solidify the lie, or let the truth be
known, and the consequences of each may be bigger than him. "After Tears" is a fine pick for
literary and world fiction collections, highly recommended.
The World of a Few Minutes Ago
Jack Driscoll
Wayne State University Press
The Leonard N. Simons Building
4809 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201-1309
9780814336120, $18.95, http://wsupress.wayne.edu
It can be hard to keep up with a world that is radically different by the day. "The World of a Few
Minutes Ago" is a collection of short stories from Jack Driscoll, seeking to go through our world
and try to understand our many questions and confusions we have about our world. With a good
dose of thought and common sense approached all throughout, "The World of a Few Minutes
Ago" is a fine assortment from an experienced and multiple award-winning writer.
The Biography Shelf
Archibald G. Brown: Spurgeon's Successor
Iain H. Murray
Banner of Truth
PO Box 621
Carlisle, PA 17013
9781848711396, $29.00, www.banneroftruth.org
To leave wealth and serve faith is a sacrifice not everyone can make. "Archibald G. Brown:
Spurgeon's Successor" tells the story of this son of a banker and trader who used what he was
given to build a church that could serve the East End of London well, that helped the people that
were struggling in this modernizing period of London. Spending his life serving as a fiery
preacher promoting sympathy and kindness to the people, "Archibald G. Brown" is a strong
addition to any biography collection focusing on the impacts that Christians can make.
Ima Hogg
Virginia Bernhard
Texas State Historical Association
1155 Union Circle #311580
Denton, TX 76203-5017
9780876112458, $15.95, www.TSHAonline.org
Some individuals aren't satisfied with being in the shadow of a famous relative. "Ima Hogg: The
Governor's Daughter" tells the story of the daughter of Texas Governor James Stephen Hogg,
who sought to make her own mark through good will and promoting American and Texas
history, as well as art and caring for the mentally ill. "Ima Hogg" is a fine biography with a strong
message, not to be overlooked.
Herge, Son of TinTin
Benoit Peeters
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 N. Charles St., Baltimore MD 21218
9781421404547, $29.95, www.press.jhu.edu
Tina A. Kover translates a fine biography that delves into the psyche of Herge, creator of TinTin,
in a survey that appears in English for the first time. Given that the new TinTin movie has made
an impact in theatres, this should see much popularity with American audiences. Peeters was the
last person to interview Herge, and provides the complete story of how the TinTin character
evolved. Differences between Herge's private personality and his public persona are explored in a
fine coverage packed with anecdotes and perceptions: a 'must' for any TinTin or Herge fan.
From Slave to State Legislator
David A. Joens
Southern Illinois University Press
1915 University Press Drive
SIUC Mail Code 6806
Carbondale, IL 62901
9780809330584 $34.95 www.siu.edu/~siupress
From Slave to State Legislator: John W.E. Thomas, Illinois' First African American Lawmaker is
a full-length biography of a man who took the American Dream to virtually unprecedented
heights. Beginning as a slave owned by a doctor's family in Alabama, John W.E. Thomas
(1847?-1899) became a wealthy and well-known attorney committed to improving the lives of
those in his community. He played a key role in the passage of Illinois' first civil rights act, yet
his legacy has been sadly neglected by history. From Slave to State Legislator remedies this with
a carefully researched, in-depth account accessible to scholars and lay readers alike. An excellent
choice for public, high school, and college library biography collections, From Slave to State
Legislator is ultimately the inspirational true story of the life of an incredibly extraordinary
American.
Molotov: Stalin's Cold Warrior
Geoffrey Roberts
Potomac Books, Inc.
22841 Quicksilver Drive
Dulles, VA 20166-2012
9781574889451, $29.95, www.potomacbooksinc.com
The right hand men of the world are what can make the bigger picture flow forward. "Molotov:
Stalin's Cold Warrior" discusses the role of Vyacheslav Molotov, Stalin's right hand man, who is
credited with many of the happenings surrounding Stalin and who made sure Stalin's wishes
came to be. But like many of Stalin's allies, he came to conflict with him, facing conflicts of
family, and even with the Soviet state attempting to organize a coup against Nikita Khrushchev
in 1957. "Molotov" is a fascinating read about a major player in the Soviet Union's formative
years.
Tyndale
David Teems
Thomas Nelson Publishers
PO Box 141000
Nashville, TN 37214
9781595552211, $15.99, www.thomasnelson.com
To understand the word of God was once a sin. "Tyndale: The Man Who Gave God An English
Voice" is a biography of William Tyndale, a man who got himself labeled a heretic for daring to
translate the Holy Bible into the English of the time. At the time, the Catholic Church's control
on the faith was absolute, and the scripture was to only be in Latin. Tyndale's actions came in the
time of Henry the VIII, a time that both helped and fought against his goal. "Tyndale" is a
riveting read of Christian history, and a history of the written English language as well,
enthusiastically recommended.
The Philosophy Shelf
Tolle Lege
Richard C. Taylor, et al.
Marquette University Press
Memorial Library 166
1415 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53201-3141
www.marquette.edu/mupress
9780874628074, $36.00, www.amazon.com
Jesuit Roland Teske has been a significant scholar in the field of medieval philosophy and
especially noted for his impressive scholarship and seminal work in that specialized field of
academia. The latest addition to the outstanding Marquette University Press 'Marquette Studies
in Philosophy' series, "Tolle Lege: Essays on Augustine and on Medieval Philosophy in Honor of
Roland J. Teske, SJ" is a 394-page compendium of fourteen scholarly essays on the theological
and metaphysical themes in the works of St. Augustine and the medieval philosophers that built
upon the body of his recorded thought. The contributors are all experts in their fields. Under the
knowledgeably editorship of Richard C. Taylor, David Twetten, and Michael Wreen, "Tolle
Lege" is an important and valued contribution which should be considered an essential addition
to academic library "Medieval Studies", "Augustinian Studies", and "History of Philosophy"
reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Parmenides, Venerable and Awesome
Nestor-Luis Cordero
Parmenides Publishing
3753 Howard Hughes Parkway, #200
Las Vegas, NV 89169
9781930972339, $65.00, www.parmenides.com
Many ancient thinkers can be tracked back through history, as patriarchs of higher thought.
"Parmenides, Venerable and Awesome: Proceedings of the International Symposium" discusses
the most vital work of Parmenides, 'On Nature', an epic poem that sprawls deeply, and spoke of
many topics that were not extensively discussed prior to his time. Many writers come together
and offer an extensive study of the philosophers work, aimed at college level students and
non-specialist general readers alike. "Parmenides" is a vital addition to history and philosophy
collections.
Readings in Political Philosophy
Diane Jeske & Richard Fumerton, editor
Broadview Press
2215 Kenmore Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14207
9781551117652, $64.95, www.broadviewpress.com
Philosophy was once what one man could learn about the world, but it has grown so complex
that it is far beyond that in the modern world. "Readings in Political Philosophy: Theory and
Applications" is a collection of essays written throughout the past two hundred years from a slew
of writers, with names such as Thomas Hobbes and Milton Friedman, as well classical
philosophers such as Plato. This wide stretch of history lends to the many debates that still rings
true today, discussing the rights to free speech and a free life, as well as a right to human rights.
A scholarly collection from the greatest minds in history from every thought and spectrum,
"Readings in Political Philosophy" is a vital addition to community and college library
collections that look to add a cornerstone to their philosophy, politics, and history
collections.
The Civil War Shelf
Lee's Cavalrymen
Edward G. Longacre
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive
Norman, OK 73069
9780806142302 $26.95 www.oupress.com
Lee's Cavalrymen: A History of the Mounted Forces of the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-
1865 is a meticulous, scholarly scrutiny of the horse-mounted troops of the Army of Northern
Virginia during the American Civil War. From notable traits of the regiments, brigades, and
divisions of the cavalry, to how cavalry leadership changed as the war went on (including studies
of influential cavalry commanders such as J.E.B. Stuart, Wade Hampton, Fitzhugh Lee, and
more), to thoughtful analysis of the mounted army's organization and tactics, Lee's Cavalrymen
thoroughly examines the military history and legacy of these distinctive warriors. An excellent
choice for public library Civil War history collections, Lee's Cavalrymen is highly
recommended.
Great Civil War Heroes and Their Battles
Walton Rawls, editor
Abbeville Press
137 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013
9780789210647, $29.95, www.abbeville.com
On both sides of the Mason Dixon Line, there were men who went beyond the call of duty.
"Great Civil War Heroes and Their Battles" discusses the major heroes of the American civil war
in command of both the Union and Confederate armies. Packed with drawings, paintings,
reproductions of newspapers of the era, color where applicable, Walton Rawls compiles a series
of histories from dedicated writers surrounding the major heroes of the era, granting each a
thorough biography. "Great Civil War Heroes and Their Battles" is a strongly recommended read
for military and history collections, highly recommended.
The Geriatric Studies Shelf
Leisure & Aging
Heather J. Gibson & Jerome F. Singleton
Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.
PO Box 5076
Champaign, IL 61820-5076
9780736094324, $59.00, www.HumanKinetics.com
Relaxation is a need that never fades as we age. "Leisure and Aging: Theory and Practice"
discusses the need for leisure and relaxation as the human body and mind ages. Many thinkers
come together and discuss why we require leisure and the effects of aging and their impact
through cultures around the world. Discussing its impact on health both physical and mental,
across ethnicity, sex, and sexual orientation, concerns of long term care, and tourism, "Leisure
and Aging" proves to be a scholarly break down with plenty to consider for those in charge of
caring for seniors or for non-specialist general readers.
The Anthropology Shelf
Fatness And The Maternal Body
Maya Unnithan-Kumar & Soraya Tremayne
Berghahn Books
150 Broadway, Suite 812, NY, NY 10038
www.berghahnbooks.com
9780857451224, $75.00, www.amazon.com
The newest edition (Volume 22) to Berghahn Books outstanding 'Fertility, Reproduction and
Sexuality' series, "Fatness and the Maternal Body: Women's Experiences of Corporeality and the
Shaping of Social Policy" is a 248-page compendium that has been knowledgeably compiled and
deftly edited by the team of academician Maya Unnithan-Kumar (Reader in Social Anthropology,
University of Sussex, England) and social anthropologist Soraya Tremayne (Research Associate,
Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology, University of Oxford, England). The focus for the
contributing authors of the eleven essays comprising "Fatness And The Maternal Body" is upon
the phenomena of obesity as a rising global health problem and the cultural perceptions
associated with body shape, size, and heft in the context of human reproduction and motherhood,
social values and morality, health policy implications, and biomedical findings with respect to
being overweight. Informed and informative, "Fatness And The Maternal Body" is a seminal
collection of impressively presented scholarship and a highly recommended addition to personal,
professional, and academic library reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Cultural Mobilities
Pascal Gin and Walter Moser, editors
University of Ottawa Press
542 King Edward
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 6N5
9782760307711 $29.95 www.press.uottawa.ca
A bilingual study with each essay presented in both English and French, Cultural Mobilities: A
Cross-Perspective Between Brazil and Canada explores how modern-day mobility, from ease of
transportation to international shipping to electronic communication, has affected human cultural
dynamics. A diversity of scholars from both Canada and Brazil contribute their insights on the
phenomena with respect to the fields of urban geography, visual arts, film, literature, dance, and
journalism. "It is art's capacity to communicate across and through difference that is central to the
new 'expediency of culture'... The notion that culture is a 'resource' is an expression of
globalization that arises out of the erosion of the nation-state, the complex interface of global
economic interests and the concomitant neo-liberal doctrines that support these interests." A
thoughtful, in-depth examination of cross-cultural evolution, Cultural Mobilities is highly
recommended for college library social science collections.
The Incas
Craig Morris & Adriana von Hagen
Thames & Hudson, Inc.
500 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10110-0017
9780500289440, $26.95, www.thamesandhudsonusa.com
Although defeated by disease and greater technology, it would be foolish to call the society of the
Incas strictly primitive. "The Incas" discusses this complex culture that came to dominate central
and south America under its empires before the Europeans came. Over a difficult landscape, their
empire dwarfed any other in ancient America, and was creating a revolution of thought all its
own, with many ideas and thoughts that should be considered by European-originated thinkers.
"The Incas" is a strong pick for any intrigued with ancient cultures and their civilizations.
The Education Shelf
Lifelines Intervention book & DVD
Maureen Underwood, L.C.S.W., Judith Springer, Psy.D.,
and Michelle Ann-Rish Scott, M.S.W, Ph.D.
in Partnership with the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
Hazelden Foundation
PO Box 11
Center City, MN 55012-0011
9781616491574 $149.00 www.hazelden.org
Lifelines Intervention: Helping Students At Risk for Suicide is a combination instructional
guidebook and DVD resource (37 min., with a teaching guide on CD-ROM to help explain and
clarify the videos), designed especially to help educational instructors identify threats or signs of
at-risk students, and prevent suicides. A team of experts give practical, grounded advice on how
to determine the students who are most at risk (with extra detail given to specific high-risk
student populations: bullied students, members of sexual minorities, and students in gifted
education programs), how to prepare and conduct an assessment interview, how to engage
parents, making effective referrals, and more. An accessible, plain-terms discussion of a deadly
serious issue, Lifelines Intervention is an absolute "must-have" for all modern school systems,
public and private, and should be part of the educational and orientation program for every
school faculty member. "...a relevant concern in our understanding of suicidal youth is whether or
not they understand the consequences of death. Most suicidal kids simply equate being dead with
not feeling so bad anymore, not with being gone from this life forever. In fact, what most youth
do lack is an appreciation for the finality of death. Because most teens have limited exposure to
the death of people with whom they are close, their imaginings of death may be that it is simply a
different, changed version of life."
Media Literacy
Frank W. Baker
International Society for Technology in Education
180 West 8th Avenue, Suite 300
Eugene, OR 97401-2916
9781564843074, $35.95, www.iste.org
We're surrounded by media, but far too many of us tune it out as white noise. "Media Literacy in
the K-12 Classroom" is an education and technology guide from Frank W. Baker encouraging
teachers to help students take in the media around them thoughtfully instead of turning their
minds off. Covering many mediums from television to music to the internet among others, it
covers suggestions on how to increase media literacy no matter the student's place in the
educational curriculum. "Media Literacy in the K-12 Classroom" is a solid addition to any
educational collection and teacher who wants their students to understand the media barrage in
their lives.
College Success for Students with Physical Disabilities
Chris Wise Tiedemann
Prufrock Press
PO Box 8813
Waco, TX 76714-8813
9781593638610, $18.95, www.prufrock.com
When the body is failing, the mind must flourish. "College Success for Students with Physical
Disabilities" is a collection of advice and wisdom for students with physical disabilities who
want to continue their academic careers into college. Not every university in America is currently
equipped to help physically disabled students, and Chris Wise Tiedemann walks these students
through the colleges that can help them and what they should know to make the most out of their
educational experience. "College Success for Students with Physical Disabilities" is a strong pick
for any future college freshman who needs a little assistance to maximize their potential.
Financing American Higher Education in the Era of Globalization
William Zumeta & Collaborators
Harvard Education Press
8 Story Street, 1st floor
Cambridge, MA 02138
9781612501253, $29.95, www.harvardeducationpress.org
Education is what will keep America competitive in today's vicious market place. "Financing
American Higher Education in the Era of Globalization" discusses the growing pressures
American higher education faces and what stands in front of its success. Tying educational
viability and success to individual opportunity and economics, William Zumeta and his league of
collaborators come together to prove a scholarly and strongly recommended breakdown on the
future and importance of American education. "Financing American Higher Education in the Era
of Globalization" is a sage and much recommended pick for community and library educational
studies collections.
Into the Classroom
Rosalyn McKeown
The University of Tennessee Press
293 Communications Building
Knoxville, TN 37996-0325
9781572338166, $14.95, www.utpress.org
Teaching is no easy task, and learning the ropes can prove quite difficult. "Into the Classroom"
explores the challenges faced by many teachers in training as they enter the classrooms for the
first time and try to gain an understanding fo their craft. Rosalyn McKeown hopes to guide these
rookie teachers through how to better understand the tasks of teaching so that they may excel
well when they become full time teachers. "Into the Classrooms" is a strong pick for educational
collections focusing on teacher education.
101 "Answers" for New Teachers and Mentors, second edition
Annette L. Breaux
Eye On Education
6 Depot Way West
Larchmont, NY 10538
9781596671829, $29.95, www.eyeoneducation.com
Teaching can be an often overwhelming experience for rookies. "101 'Answers' for New
Teachers and Their Mentors'" is a practical advice guide for the young teacher with some wisdom
that may even resonate quite clearly for veteran teachers. From keeping the spirits up in the most
trying times of your career, working with students, and driving oneself to be a positive influence
in the lives of children, "101 'Answers' for New Teachers and Their Mentors" is a choice pick for
any teacher who is looking at their classroom and buckling under pressure.
Culturally Proficient Instruction, third edition
Kikanza J. Nuri-Robins, et.al.
Corwin Press
2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
9781412988148, $36.95, www.corwin.com
Culturally proficient instruction comes from exploring values and pairing them with a workplace
or school's policies, and this title provides a newly updated third edition of a classic exploration
featuring a case study showing how cultural proficiency works in the field. It updates discussions
of the tools of cultural proficiency and new language for understanding cultures and blends
sociology lessons and insights with accounts of proficient instruction. A 'must' for any educator's
collection.
Nature Sparks
Aerial Cross
Redleaf Press
10 Yorkton Court, St. Paul MN 55117-1065
9781605540412, $29.95, www.redleafpress.org
NATURE SPARKS: CONNECTING CHILDREN'S LEARNING TO THE NATURAL
WORLD provides developmentally appropriate, nature-oriented indoor and outdoor classroom
practices that include hands-on learning centers, field trips and hikes along with play activities,
and offers teachers and day care providers strategies for involving a child with nature's wonders.
From creating nature discovery trails to centers filled with nature observations based on land,
water, and air, this tells educators how to involve all ages during all seasons, and is a fine pick
for any early childhood collection.
Kaplan ACT Primer 2012
Kaplan Publishing
1 Liberty Plaza, 24th floor, New York, NY 10006
9781609780531, $31.99, www.kaplanpublishing.com
Kaplan ACT Primer 2012 packs in six practice tests (two are accessible online), detailed answer
explanations to explore correct and incorrect responses, 3-minute video mini-lessons and more in
a collection that pairs the best of online, book and accompanying CD-ROM teaching methods.
Kaplan's ACT products and programs offer a range of study materials and approaches and mirror
realistic testing methods. The result is a well-balanced, authoritative guide perfect for ACT test
takers.
GRE For Dummies, 7th edition
Ron Woldoff with Joe Kraynak
John Wiley
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9780470889268, $29.99, www.wiley.com
Any planning on taking the high school equivalency exam the GRE will find this expanded book
and CD combination provides a winning guide on all areas of the exam, from verbal and
quantitative reasoning to analytical writing. Five tests reflect real GRE question ns and offer all
the basics in a checklist of everything needed for taking the test. Add some 400 vocabulary terms
most likely to appear on the test and three brand-new practices and you have a winning updated
7th edition of a classic.
Free Range Learning
Laura Grace Weldon
Hohm Press
PO Box 2501
Prescott, AZ 86302
9781935387091, $24.95, www.hohmpress.com
Natural curiosity is the biggest catalyst to education. "Free Range Learning: How Homeschooling
Changes Everything" is a delve into home education from Laura Grace Weldon, as she argues
that a home schooled curriculum could lead to a more complete education for children, as parents
and would be educators can help children learn through their natural interest in the world. It also
notes how to encourage learning in less favored subjects such as language arts and mathematics.
"Free Range Learning" is a thoughtful delve into education and the thoughts connected to it, very
much recommended.
Education in Small States
Michael Crossley, Mark Bray, & Steve Packer
Commonwealth Secretariat
c/o Stylus Publishing
PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
9781849290364, $24.95, www.thecommonwealth.org
Education is vital, no matter where in the world you are. "Education in Small States: Policies and
Priorities" discusses the importance of education and its implementation all throughout the
world, in particular small and remote states without massive existing infrastructure. Discussing
the legal issues that lie behind these states, the push for greater education through the formation
of a commonwealth, and the impact of globalization on the state of education. "Education in
Small States" is an intriguing study on international academia and the nature of a globalized
world, very much recommended.
Delta Publishing Company
1400 Miller Parkway
McHenry, IL 60050-7030
www.deltapublishing.com
The Delta Publishing Company is a premier producer of instructional books, manuals, and
supplemental curriculum materials for learning to speak, read and write English. Specifically
designed and written for advanced English language learners grades six through adult, "Three
Little Words: A Foreign Student's Guide to English Articles (9780937354469, $13.00) by
Elizabeth Claire is a superbly crafted workbook for those whose native languages have no
articles and features more than 525 self-checking exercises. "Touchy Situations: A Conversation
Text for ESL Students" (9781887744744, $18.50) by Glen Alan Penrod is a 131-page, activity-
based combination textbook and workbook enabling ESL (English as a Second Language)
students to speak easily and well in a variety of settings ranging from social to business settings.
Each individual unit features a 'Warm Up', Conversation Strategies, 20 to 30 new vocabulary
words, an illustrative situation of problem solving, and a 'Follow Up" of questions for review. "
"Touchy Situations" is an ideal textbook for individual studies and for classroom curriculums.
Classroom teachers and school librarians would be well advised to visit the Delta Publishing
Company web site for a complete listing of their highly recommended titles which include Nancy
Gallagher's "Delta's Key To The TOEFL iBT: Advanced Skill Practice" (9781936402113,
$34.95); Janette Haynes' "American Handwriting: Slow and Easy" (9780937354704, $14.50);
and "Reading At Home With Your Child: A Workshop for Parents" (9781932748154,
$59.95).
The Homeowner's Shelf
Home Accessibility
Shelley Peterman Schwarz
Demos Medical Publishing
11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10036
9781936303229, $16.95, www.demosmedpub.com
With age, ability can be reduced, but one can take actions to make it more doable for them.
"Home Accessibility: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier" is a collection of practical advice for
those who are facing reduced ability from age, injury, disease, or any other problem and want to
work to make their home more accessible and working for them as they go through life. From
obvious obstacles like stairs to simple changes in doors to make it easier, "Home Accessibility"
is a strong pick for those who are looking to their future with remodeling, very much
recommended.
Preventing Home Accidents
Dan Hannan
Hunter House Publishers
PO Box 2914
Alameda, CA 94501-2914
9780897936071, $12.95, www.hunterhouse.com
The home can be a dangerous place, but the wise homemaker can make moves to keep the home
a more harmonious place. "Preventing Home Accidents: A Quick & Easy Guide" explores what
home owners can do to better guard their home from accidents, particularly those that can affect
the young and the elderly. By outlining the hidden hazards of homes and keeping up with modern
safety standards, Dan Hannan offers plenty of practical advice for avoiding the dangers of life.
"Preventing Home Accidents" is a fine pick for community library reference and do it yourself
collections.
The Language Studies Shelf
A Glossary of Terms
Richard Upsher Smith, Jr.
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
1570 Baskin Road, Mundelein, IL 60060
www.bolchazy.com
9780865167599, $19.00, www.amazon.com
The principle reason for the study of Greek and Latin languages is that so much of the English
language is derived from them. A strong secondary reason is to be able to read the great authors
and poets of antiquity in their original tongues because translations (even the best of them) can't
always do full justice to their literary beauty and passion. "A Glossary of Terms in Grammar,
Rhetoric, and Prosody for Readers of Greek and Latin: A Vade Mecum" by Richard Upsher
Smith Jr. (Professor of Classics, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio) is a concise 140-
page instructional text that offers students tables of verbal aspect, types of nouns, English
personal pronouns, English relative pronouns; the English verb 'to be'; quotations from Greek,
Latin, and English masterpieces; and all AP Vergil rhetorical and prosodical terms. Solid
scholarship, deftly presented, make "A Glossary of Terms" an invaluable addition to personal,
professional, and academic library Greek and Latin instructional reference collections.
Burmese-English English-Burmese Dictionary
Nance Cunningham and Aung Soe Min
Paiboon Publishing
PMB 256
1442A Walnut Street
Berkeley, CA 94709
9781887521581 $18.00 www.paiboonpublishing.com
Paiboon Publishing continues its tradition of high-quality with its Burmese-English English-
Burmese Dictionary With Tones for English Speakers, a compact, user-friendly reference divided
into three segments: English-to-Burmese alphabetized by letter; Burmese-to-English written and
alphabetized by Burmese script; and Burmese-to-English written and alphabetized by phonetic
sound (meant especially to help English speakers look up a Burmese word by its phonics). A
brief introduction in English explains the simplest basics of Burmese grammar, romanization,
alphabetical order for Burmese script, pronunciation and writing tips, and more. The Burmese-
English English-Burmese Dictionary is an excellent, user-friendly, and invaluable tool for anyone
seeking to better understand the language, and a "must-have" for college library linguistic
reference shelves.
Expression and Interpretation in Language
Susan Petrilli
Transaction Publishers
Rutgers University
35 Berrue Circle
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8042
1412842638, $44.95, www.transactionpub.com
Language is more than just words. "Expression and Interpretation in Language" discusses the
deeper parts of language and linguistics in respects to culture and philosophy, as well as
psychology. Susan Petrilli presents a scholarly exploration of the many aspects of language, from
our globalizing world, the clashing of languages, the universal language, and the future of
language in our ever changing world. "Expression and Interpretation in language" is an excellent
pick for community library philosophy and psychology collections, highly recommended.
Basic Spoken Chinese
Cornelius C. Kubler
Tuttle Publishing
364 Innovation Drive
North Clarendon, VT 05759-9436
9780804840156, $49.95, www.tuttlepublishing.com
BASIC SPOKEN CHINESE: AN INTRODUCTION TO SPEAKING AND LISTENING FOR
BEGINNERS tells how to acquire basic fluency in spoken Mandarin and includes 2 discs of
software featuring some 40 native-speaker videos plus an audio disc featuring 6+ hours of audio.
The basic spoken lessons are keyed to common daily encounters and inquiries, from visiting an
acquaintance at her home to asking about opening and closing times or chatting, and it offers an
outstanding guide for any would-be Mandarin speaker. No other book pairs visual, written and
spoken insights as well, making this a top recommendation for any languages collection.
Tagalog for Beginners
Joi Barrios
Tuttle Publishing
364 Innovation Drive
North Clarendon, VT 05759-9436
9780804841269, $19.95, www.tuttlepublishing.com
TAGALOG FOR BEGINNERS: AN INTRODUCTION comes with a MP3 audio disc and
provides a practical focus on conversational Tagalog filled with real-world dialogues and
activities and exercises designed to help reinforce the reading, writing and speaking of Tagalog.
Any wanting to learn the national language of the Philippines will find this filled with keys to
success, offering learners background information, cultural insights, and practical applications. It
comes from an author who holds a Ph.D. in Filipino Literature from the University of the
Philippines, and is a top pick for any language collection.
The Science Shelf
Introduction to Science
Matthew Wise
Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
4050 Westmark Drive
Dubuque, IA 52002
9780757598906 $170.00 www.kendallhunt.com
Spiral-bound for ease of use and reference, Introduction to Science is a basic instructional
textbook for readers of all backgrounds - from high school students to college students who have
focused on other studies and wish to broaden the base of their knowledge, to everyday adults
seeking to acquire the methodical, practical, objective perspective that science offers and apply it
to everyday problems and issues. Chapters cover the fundamental principles of the scientific
method; measurement units and how to apply them properly, especially when converting units or
solving problems; atomic structure; elements and compounds; the shapes of molecules; chemical
equations; thermochemistry; and more. Extensive lists of self-test questions following each
chapter, as well as sample "hands-on" laboratory experiments, round out this solid, instructional
resource and reference, enthusiastically recommended especially for high school and home
school instructors alike. "The law of conservation of mass... is the fundamental basis for
chemical equations. This law implies that the number and kind of atoms at the beginning of the
reaction will be the same as the number and kind of atoms at the end of the reaction... It is
important to realize that even though the atoms making up the various molecules are conserved,
the molecules themselves are not conserved; rather, they undergo reorganization during the
reaction to from new and different substances."
Cost-Driven Design of Smart Microsystems
Michael Niedermayer
Artech House
685 Canton Street
Norwood, MA 02062
9781608070848, $129.00, www.artechhouse.com
Lowering costs is important, but there's a fine line between efficient and uselessly cheap junk.
"Cost-Driven Design of Smart Microsystems" discusses the rapidly developing field of
miniaturization in technology, and miniaturization has become a major component in lowering
costs in the developmental processes. Finding the balance between miniaturization at a
reasonable cost and pushing the envelope to the point where going any smaller would cost more,
this endeavor has proved difficult for many managers. Michael Niedermayer outlines what needs
to be done by managers to approach holistic designs, a solid methodology, and overall
optimization. Enhanced with plenty of photographs and graphs throughout and additional
indexes, "Cost-Driven Design of Smart Microsystems" is a strong addition to any community and
college library technology collection.
Optical, Acoustic, Magnetic, And Mechanical Sensor Technologies
Krzysztof Iniewski, editor
CRC Press
Suite 300
6000 NW Broken Sound Parkway NW
Boca Raton, FL 33487
www.crcpress.com
9781439869758, $149.95, www.amazon.com
The newest addition to the outstanding CRC Press 'Devices, Circuits, and Systems' series,
"Optical, Acoustic, Magnetic, And Mechanical Sensor Technologies" is a 357-page compendium
of twelve contemporary articles by experts that have been knowledgeably compiled and deftly
anthologized by Krzysztof Iniewski (manager of R&D at Redien Technologies Inc., Vancouver,
Canada) who also has an extensive academic background and authored numerous texts in his
field). "Optical, Acoustic, Magnetic, And Mechanical Sensor Technologies" is organized into
two major sections. Part 1: 'Optical and Acoustic Sensors' which is comprised of seven articles
ranging from optical fiber sensors, to designing a low-cost underwater acoustic modem. Part 2:
Magnetic and Mechanical Sensors comprising five articles ranging from the accurate scanning of
magnetic fields to self-powered wireless sensing in ground transport applications. Enhanced with
the inclusion of an comprehensive index, "Optical, Acoustic, Magnetic, And Mechanical Sensor
Technologies" presents an impressive and seminal body of work making it a core addition to
professional, corporate, and academic library Science & Technology reference collections and
supplemental reading lists.
The Life of Super-Earths
Dimitar Sasselov
Basic Books
c/o Perseus Books Group
387 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016
9780465021932, $25.99, www.basicbooks.com
The Life of Super-Earths: How the Hunt for Alien Worlds and Artificial Cells Will
Revolutionize Life on Our Planet comes from a renowned astronomer and planet hunter who
considers how life came to be. The answers to this question may lie in planets billions of miles
and millions of light-years from us, and involves exploring other Earth-like planets. THE LIFE
OF SUPER-EARTHS adopts a chatty tone as it considers the latest advances in this area,
offering a history of the hunt for planets beyond our solar system and explaining planetary
environments and their connections to the origins of life. An outstanding survey evolves.
Playing with Fire
Peter Heering, Olvier Hochadael, & David J. Rhees
American Philosophical Society
PO Box 617
Darby, PA 19023-0617
9781606189955, $35.00, www.amazon.com
The power of lightning should never be taken lightly. "Playing with Fire: Histories of the
Lightning Rod" is an intriguing observation of the history behind this truly unique invention of
mankind, which has straddled the ideas of practicality and advancement of pseudosciences. As
many articles are compiled, this invention proves to be a fascinating study in the advancement
and history of science. "Playing with Fire" is a strong addition to any history focusing on
philosophy and science, very much recommended.
The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf
If You Like Monty Python...
Zack Handlen
Limelight Editions
c/o Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard Performing Arts Publishing
33 Plymouth St, Suite 302
Montclair, NJ 07042
9780879103934, $14.99, www.halleonardbooks.com
There's a certain brand of absurdity that only the Pythons have brought to pop culture. "If You
Like Monty Python...: Here Are Over 200 Movies, TV Shows, and Other Oddities That You Will
Love" discusses the programs that have spun out of the comedy that the Monty Python troupe has
brought together. From the obvious sketch comedy derivatives to legendary films of pop culture,
"If You like Monty Python..." is a must read touching on the past few decades of excellent
comedy.
Mime Very Own Book
Doug Jones, Eric Curtis, Scott Allen Perry, & Adam Mock
Medallion Press, Inc.
1020 Cedar Lane, No. 2N
St. Charles, IL 60174
9781605422558, $27.95, www.medallionpress.com
Not the most vocal of groups, the art of the mime is one that is truly unique. "Mime Very Own
Book" is a collection of full color photographs of vignettes from an assorted gathering of mimes
who present a unique brand of humor using the style of the mime to present a fascinating
breakdown of the performance art. A worthy choice for art lovers who don't mind a bit of silence,
"Mime Very Own Book" is very much recommended.
Letters to Young Filmmakers
Howard Suber
Michael Wiese Productions
12400 Ventura Blvd., #1111, Studio City, CA 91604
9781615930630, $20.95, www.mwp.com
Letters to Young Filmmakers is packed with anecdotes, wisdom and insights based on the
author's years of relationships in the film business, and is a 'must' for any performing arts and
film collection. It provides sage advice for writers and directors alike, with chapters using a
question-and-answer format to discuss everything from what is the important element involved in
making a classic American movie to understanding how screenplays translate to film. A 'must'
for any serious film holding!
Canadian Television
Marian Bredin, Scott Henderson, and Sarah A. Matheson, editors
Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3C5
9781554583614, $39.95, wlupress.wlu.ca
Art reflects life, and modern television has proven to be an intriguing method of study.
"Canadian Television: Text and Context" is a study of Canadian television and its impact on
culture, and how it reflects the cultural, social, and economic problems that modern Canada is
facing. Many writers and scholars come together and expand on the current state of television,
CBC and its place in public broadcasting. "Canadian Television: Text and Context" is a strongly
recommended pick for an intriguing analysis of modern Canadian culture, very much
recommended for cultural and television studies collections.
The Library Science Shelf
The Cybrarian's Web
Cheryl Ann Peltier-Davis
Information Today, Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike
Medford, NJ 08055-8750
9781573874274, $49.50, www.infotoday.com
Although books are still the main focus of many librarians, the internet's presence is more
valuable than ever. "The Cybrarian's Web: An A-Z Guide to 101 Free Web 2.0 Tools and Other
Resources" discusses the many ins and outs of pursuing a more complete understanding of the
advances in internet technology and how it can help librarians make their libraries important
community centers. From working with the community, creating events, producing media, and
much more, "Cheryl Ann Peltier-Davis grants a comprehensive discussion of how a librarian can
use internet and technology to the fullest. "The Cybrarian's Web" is a strongly recommended pick
for library science collections.
Curriculum Materials Collections and Centers
Rita Kohrman
ACRL
c/o ALA Editions
50 East Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
9780838986028, $48.00, www.alastore.ala.org
There is much to teach, and being able to easily access it is a godsend for teachers. "Curriculum
Material Collections and Centers: Legacies from the Past, Visions of the Future" is a guide for
educational administrators and librarians on the more efficient ways to manage this often
overwhelming collection of information. Taking a historical perspective on how such
assortments were managed in the past, the lessons learned from them, and how the future of
technology is only bringing greater efficiency if it is more wisely managed. "Curriculum Material
Collections and Centers" is a strong addition to any academic library collection that is catering to
teachers at any level of education.
Mostly Manga
Elizabeth F. S. Kalen
Libraries Unlimited
c/o ABC-CLIO
PO Box 1911
Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
9781598849387, $55.00, www.abc-clio.com
Manga has taken much of the American imagination by storm. "Mostly Manga: A Genre Guide
to Popular Manga, Manhwa, Manhua, and Anime" is a librarian's guide to this medium that has
taken a recent surge in popularity, in the form of graphic novels and comics. An introductory to
the genre and how it can fit in with standard library collections, Elizabeth F. S. Kalen brings an
expert opinion on how best to manage manga in the modern library, including outlining
important titles. "Mostly Manga" is an excellent reference for any librarian who has the manga
requests piling up.
Essential Library of Congress Subject Headings
Vanda Broughton
Neal-Schuman Publishers
100 William Street, Suite 2004
New York, NY 10038-4512
9781555706401, $64.95, www.neal-schuman.com
A standard of information allows for greater ease of use on many levels. "Essential Library of
Congress Subject Headings" is a comprehensive guide for librarians on understanding the system
used by the libraries of Congress, its methods and how to implement them to one's own systems.
The Library of Congress Subject Headings, or LCSH, focuses on broad subjects and terms, and
allows for a thesaurus like-index that allows users to find related topics and articles. A complete
and comprehensive breakdown of the Library of Congress's methods this major classification tool
offers an excellent standard for all other libraries to follow. Enhanced by indexes and glossaries
and other appendixes, "Essential Library of Congress Subject Headings" is an excellent reference
addition to any library science collection.
The Mathematics Shelf
The Xs and Whys of Algebra
Anne Collins & Linda Dacey
Stenhouse Publishers
477 Congress Street, Suite 4B
Portland, ME 04101-3451
9781571108579, $16.00, www.stenhouse.com
It takes a long path to master algebra. "The Xs and Whys of Algebra: Key Ideas and Common
Misconceptions" is a guide for both students and teachers on how to better understand this
common and dreaded subject in mathematics, for students trying to understand and for teachers
trying to teach. Anne Collins & Linda Dacey use their expertise with the topic at hand to
elaborate for better understanding on all fronts for grades 7 to 9. With plenty of sample exercises,
"The Xs and Whys of Algebra" is a vital addition to any community library collection dedicated
to teacher's resources.
The Business Shelf
The Big Book of HR
Barbara Mitchell & Cornelia Gamlem
Career Press Inc.
PO Box 687
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
9781601631893, $19.99, www.careerpress.com
A business can't succeed without good and happy employees. "The Big Book of HR" is a guide to
the ins and outs of the modern Human Resources and how to create a human resources
department that will create opportunities for success for one's business. Barbara Mitchell and
Cornelia Gamlem encourage readers to take note of their star employees, and states that these
employees are what businesses need to keep and seek to inspire others as role models. "The Big
Book of HR" is a comprehensive and much needed read for any business needing to find
superstar employees and keep them happy.
Stepping Up
John Izzo, Ph.D.
Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc.
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 650
San Francisco, CA 94104-2916
9781609940577, $16.95, www.bkconnection.com
Stepping Up: How Taking Responsibility Changes Everything provides a fine argument that says
nearly all world problems can be solved when everyone looks to themselves to be the agent of
change, rather than blaming someone else. With responsibility comes change, and the more each
person chooses to initiative change, the more they will discover their own personal power.
Examples from business and society make this a fine collection of empowerment stories suitable
not just for business but for general-interest audiences and for readers interested in the basics of
social change.
Small Business for Dummies
Eric Tyson and Jim Schell
John Wiley & Sons
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9781118083727, $22.99, www.wiley.com
Small Business for Dummies is a recommendation for any new to starting a business, and offers
an in-depth guide that starts from scratch, from the basic idea for a start-up and researching the
business opportunity to evaluating an existing business, solving common problems facing the
new start-up, and dealing with bankers, lawyers and others. It even includes online marketing
strategies and buying a franchise, making this a top first title to turn to!
The Best of Guerrilla Marketing
Jay Conrad Levinson & Jeannie Levinson
Entrepreneur Press
2445 McCabe Way Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92614-6244
9781599184227, $21.95, www.entrepreneurpress.com
The Best of Guerrilla Marketing: The Guerrilla marketing Remix offers important insights on
everything from internet advertising and networking to career branding, and combines the latest
strategies and tools from over 35 Guerrilla books for a new generation. From publicity and
marketing to networking, selling, and public speaking, this covers everything from social media
to retail sales and beyond, offering a range of proven marketing techniques for any company that
would think outside the box. Common pitfalls in traditional business thinking are outlined
alongside guerrilla marketing solutions in a powerful 'must have' for any serious business
holding!
Why She Buys
Bridget Brennan
Crown Business
c/o Random House Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019
9780307450395, $15.00, www.crownbusiness.com
WHY SHE BUYS: THE NEW STRATEGY FOR REACHING THE WORLD'S MOST
POWERFUL CONSUMERS exposes the gender gap between people who decide what to
manufacture and those who decide what to buy. It identifies gender as the most powerful
determinant of purchases, shows how male-dominated companies don't successfully cater to this
market, and discusses demographic trends, gender psychology, and new research on brain
differences. Interviews with executives in major companies accompany the analysis to help
executives re-direct their marketing and thinking approaches in a title recommended for business
and women's issues holdings alike.
Lead with Purpose
John Baldoni
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
9780814417386, $23.00, www.amacombooks.org
To lead without vision is to have the blind lead the blind. "Lead with Purpose: Giving Your
Organization a Reason to Believe in Itself" is an inspirational book for business leadership,
encouraging managers and other leaders to push themselves forward and create a worthy purpose
that pushes people within the organization to treat it as more than simply another job. "Lead with
Purpose" is a driven and much recommended read for any business leader who sees the value in
creating a job worth doing.
The Buddhist Studies Shelf
The Great Seal Limitless Space & Joy
Lama Ole Nydahl
Firewheel Publishing
c/o Blue Dolphin Publishing (distribution)
PO Box 8
Nevada City, CA 95959-0008
9780975295403 $17.95 www.bluedolphinpublishing.com
Author Lama Ole Nydahl has worked to spread the teachings of Diamond Way Buddhism (also
known as the Mahamudra view) worldwide for thirty years, offering guidance to over six
hundred meditation centers under the authority of the 17th Karmapa, Thaye Dorje. In The Great
Seal Limitless Space & Joy: The Mahamudra View of Diamond Way Buddhism, Nydahl offers a
modern commentary to a timeless Buddhist text about the true nature of the mind, rendering
these ancient teachings accessible to readers of all faiths and backgrounds. The text that Nydahl
analyzes is itself very brief - short sets of verses (presented in both the script of their original
language and in English translation), with each set followed by Nydahl's thoughtful and extensive
discourse. "'Train in the Buddhas' pure lands' does not mean planting some nice flowers for all to
enjoy. Above all else, it means giving people a chance to change their values and their
consciousness. Old age, sickness, death, and loss will not go away while bodies and worlds exist;
but anyone can shift their awareness from what is transitory and changing to that which has
intrinsic and timeless value." "The Great Seal" is an excellent and accessible addition to any
private or public library Buddhist Studies collection, and is highly recommended.
Solid Ground
Sylvia Boorstein
Parallax Press
PO Box 7355
Berkeley, CA 94707
9781935209812, $12.95, www.parallax.org
Buddhist wisdom is not for only Buddhists. "Solid Ground: Buddhist Wisdom for Difficult
Times" is a collection of simple wisdom aimed at those who may be having their own struggles
in today's world and the pressures that come with it. Drawing on the writings on suffering and
offering spiritual and perhaps religious answers, "Solid Ground" is a powerful read for Buddhist
study collections with wisdom that goes across faiths.
Buddhism Day by Day
Daisaku Ikeda
Middleway Press
606 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90401
9780972326759 $15.95 www.middlewaypress.com
Daisaku Ikeda, one of the world's most renowned living Buddhist philosophers, presents
Buddhism Day by Day: Wisdom for Modern Life. This anthology offers a different quote for
every day of the year; the clear, practical-minded guidance of the writings offer an invaluable and
accessible message to readers of all faiths and backgrounds. For example, the May 26th entry is
"There is a saying that 'Speech is silver, silence is golden.' But when you are engaged in a
struggle, the opposite is true. Then, speaking out is golden and silence is defeat." A wonderful
source of daily insight, highly recommended.
Middleway Press
606 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401
www.middlewaypress.com
Daisaku Ikeda is a renowned Japanese philosopher and educator, President of the Soka Gakkai
International, recipient of the United Nations Peace Award, the Rosa Parks Humanitarian Award,
the International Tolerance Award of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and has authored more than
sixty books. Middleway Press has published four marvelous little collections of memorable
sayings by Daisaku Ikeda in an outstanding 'Buddhism For You' series consisting of "Prayer"
(9780972326797, $7.95); "Love" (9780972326773, $7.95); "Determination" (9780972326780,
$7.95); and "Courage" (9780972326766, $7.95). Thoughtful and though-provoking, each of these
little 57-page collections offers insight, inspiration, and will make treasured additions to personal
and community library Buddhist Studies collections and supplemental reading lists.
The Poetry Shelf
Blood Prism
Edward Haworth Hoeppner
Ohio State University Press
180 Pressey Hall, 1070 Carmack Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1002
www.ohiostatepress.org
9780814251812, $14.95, www.amazon.com
Poetry is the use of language to communicate in a manner that arises from the building blocks of
speech but organized so that the individual words and phrases 'pack a punch' that simple
conversation can't quite manage. An academician (Professor of English, Oakland University) and
a published poet (Raw Through High Windows; Ancestral Radio), and a literary critic (Echoes
and Moving Fields: Structure and Subjectivity in the Poetry of John Ashbery and W. S. Merwin),
Edward Haworth Hoeppner has now brought forth a new volume of his poetry in the form of
"Blood Prism", an 88-page compendium of his work that span a life time and is presented in
three major sections: Memory; Politics; and Age. Elegantly crafted prose poems with thoughtful
and thought-provoking imagery, "Blood Prism" is a superb work of imaginatively constructed
word theme constructs that linger in the mind long after the poem is as much experienced as it is
read. "Blood Prism" is highly recommended to any and all who admire the versatility of prose
poetry to express and illuminate the human condition.
Bird of Paradise
George Young
Parallel Press
372 Memorial Library
728 State Street
Madison, WI 53575
9781934795354 $10.00 http://parallelpress.library.wisc.edu
Bird of Paradise is a free-verse poetry chapbook by retired physician, and Washington Prize-
winning poet George Young. Although some poems have appeared previously in a variety of
other publications, Bird of Paradise is the first to gather together all these verses that draw upon
avian life as both inspiration and metaphor. Avid birdwatchers especially will find the desire to
observe and reflect upon these magnificent creatures vividly portrayed in this thoughtful
collection. "Poem On A Mountain Bluebird": The Navajo stones never managed such a blue as
you, / nor the lips of the man / pulled from an icy river last winter. // You are a grace / never
mastered by earth's bluest eye / at the foot of the glacier, open to a cloudless sky- // nor
recognized by idle school children / staring out the window at what appears to be a blue ribbon /
tied to a telephone wire. // You are a flash of living, breathing blue / And Lord what am I / that
such a bird can escape from the cage of my skull and fly.
Useless Landscape, or A Guide for Boys
D. A. Powell
Graywolf Press
250 Third Avenue North, Suite 600
Minneapolis, MN 55401
9781555976057, $22.00, www.graywolfpress.org
The many divisions of life can often seem overwhelming. "Useless Landscape, or A Guide for
Boys" is the fifth book of poetry from D. A. Powell who explores the many aspects of what we
seek out of the life and the many ways we try to do so. An excellent collection of fine poetry,
"Useless Landscape, or A Guide for Boys" is a fine assortment that shouldn't be overlooked.
"Narcissus": Not every boy who desires fame gets it the way he wants./Not every flower, leaning
vainly towards his own face/reflected in a murky puddle, gets to meditate upon himself/more
than a few transitory days, before he, too, molders.//You should have stayed wild in some valley
town/if that's the life you wanted. You can't have it now./Too many people know you as the
affable but obvious/mussy downtown hussy. Blown limp by any passing wind.
The City, Our City
Wayne Miller
Milkweed Editions
1011 Washington Avenue South, #300
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1246
9781571314451, $16.00, www.milkweed.org
As life rolls on, the reality of the world can often seem incredibly amusing. "The City, Our City"
is a collection of poetry from Wayne Miller who presents a frank and thoughtful delve into
personal reflection the irony and thought of our world. With many volumes of poetry to his
name, "The City, Our City" is an excellent and much recommended addition to any modern
poetry collection. "Identifying the Body": At first, I pictured his thoughts/resting in there -- like
coals,//which properly blown on could be brought back to fire.//Against the doctor's directions/I
touched his cheek; then//I knew the body was useless./Every side of him was forever//turned
inwardly away I knelt/by the cold gurney -- his last//cigarettes had filled his clothes/with smoke.
That smell//was as close as I could come to hearing him speak.
White Papers
Martha Collins
University of Pittsburgh Press
3400 Forbes Avenue, 5th floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
9780822961840, $15.95, www.upress.pitt.edu
Award winning poet Martha Collins continues to inspire thought with "White Papers", her latest
collection of poetry. Discussing the issues of race, in particular the pit falls of white privilege,
"White Papers" is an excellent addition to any literary poetry collection. "42": my white I've said
my/baby bed underwear tub/toilet washing machine/whatever got rid of dirt my/wedding dress
veil what-/ever could hide X sheets/bleached coffin lined/against the dark dirt/banned when we
started/to buy underwear in colors/even black white was on/its way out of cover over.
Winter Sun
Shi Zhi
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive
Norman, OK 73069
9780806142418, $19.95, www.oupress.com
Poetry can capture the spirit of the people. "Winter Sun" is a collection of poetry from Shi Zhi,
whose poetry continued and spoke to those who were dissatisfied with China's Cultural
Revolution, speaking to both tradition and the lost youth of a generation. A bilingual collection
sharing his work in English, "Winter Sun" is a strong addition to any international poetry
collections. "My Youth": In the flourishing spring of life/I met the discontentment of the era of
iron and ice/The young blood in my chest froze/As my dark thoughts became poems//Like flames
extinguished by a new-fallen snow/From a dark gray pile of firewood rises a twisted thread of
smoke/.../...
The Uncertainty Principle
Mark Kraushaar
The Waywiser Press
PO Box 6205, Baltimore, MD 21206
c/o Dufour Editions, Inc. (distribution)
PO Box 7
Chester Springs, PA 19425-0007
9781904130505 $16.95 http://waywiser-press.com www.dufoureditions.com
Mark Kraushaar, winner of the 2010 Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize, presents The Uncertainty
Principle, an anthology of free-verse poems about searching for meaning in a complicated and
difficult world. An informal, down-to-earth tone permeates the verses, which have a raw, inner
conviction that will resonate with readers of all backgrounds. Highly recommended. "Icarus": At
first I felt bad because / I didn't feel worse. / But then I felt bad. / I should never have married, /
she should never have left. / But it's everything. / I think it's mostly the quiet though / which is
strange since that's what I needed / so much of.
4:56
Carlos Fuentes Lemus
Dalkey Archive Press
University of Illinois
1805 S. Wright Street, MC-011
Champaign, IL 61820
9781564786791, $12.95, www.dalkeyarchive.com
The shoes of a parent are difficult to fill, and few authors rise to meet it well. "4:56" is a
collection of poetry from Carlos Fuentes Lemus, son of famed Panamanian writer Carlos
Fuentes. Although dying young, his life's work in that short time shows a thoughtful collection of
life under a famed writer of a father. "4:56" is a strong pick for international poetry collections,
highly recommended. "Son of Speranza": At his feet of silver black/Or the pillar of pink,
elevating joy/He charms the blossoming lilies at night/Collects suspicious wolves at
dawn/aesthetic Orpheus, he charms, charms;/Delicate, hating and shocked alike.//A musical
voice in a soft Hercules/He dreams of a flower, a flower of sun/Caressed by silken, lavender
hands.
The International Studies Shelf
China Experiments
Ann Florini, Hairong Lai, and Yeling Tan
Brookings Institution Press
1775 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036-2188
9780815722007, $29.95, www.brookings.edu
China has been surging to prominence in recent years, and the reasons behind it have captivated
students of economics and society. "China Experiments: From Local Innovations to National
Reform" discusses the recent evolutions of China as an economy and nation in the past few
decades. Looking at its recent history, the place of its society, and its future, "China
Experiments" is a scholarly break down of China's methods and what it means to the world as a
whole as well as its own future.
The Parenting Shelf
Rite of Passage
Jim McBride
Moody Publishers
820 N. LaSalle Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60610
9780802458803, $13.99, www.moody.edu
What is manhood in today's changing world? "Rite of Passage: A Father's Blessing" is a
Christian parenting guide from Jim McBride as he presents an intriguing walk into the deeper
thought and philosophy of manhood, as he urges fathers to call out the man and woman in their
children to better equip them to face down life. "Rite of Passage" is a choice and much
recommended pick for Christian and parenting collections with plenty of wise advice.
Connecting with Kids Through Stories, second edition
Denise B. Lacher, Todd Nichols, Melissa Nichols, and Joanne C. May
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Inc.
400 Market Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19106
9781849058698, $24.95, www.jkp.com
Stories are the currency of life. "Connecting with Kids Through Stories: Using Narratives to
Facilitate Attachment in Adopted Children" discusses the importance of stories in forming bonds
with adopted children, to children who may not have had the easiest life coming into a caring
parents care. Stories can help them understand where they have come from and where they are
going, and the authors provide an intriguing and much needed advisory for adoptive parents who
want to give their new children the bonds they need to live their lives well. "Connecting with
Kids Through Stories" is a strong pick for parenting collections, especially those with a focus on
adoption.
The Comix/Graphic Novel Shelf
Girl Genius Omnibus Volume One: Agatha Awakens
Phil & Kaja Foglio
Tor/Forge Books
175 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010
9780765331328 $34.99 www.tor-forge.com
Girl Genius Omnibus Volume One: Agatha Awakens gathers the first three chapters ("The
Beetleburg Clank", "The Airship City", and "The Monster Engine") of Phil & Kaja Foglio's
multiple Hugo-Award winning steampunk comic series, set in a world where those gifted with
"The Spark" can warp the laws of physics with their inventions - and win the hearts and minds of
rabid followers with their unearthly charisma, no matter how severe their mad scientist
proclivities! The land is beset with endless strife from experiments gone amok, belligerent Spark
rulers who see their subjects as little more than overgrown lab rats, a noble caste that condemns
biophysical resurrection, and worse. The Heterodyne family were once known as Sparks who
championed heroism and justice, but they have vanished for twenty years, and in their place the
ruthless authoritarian Baron Wulfenbach struggles to keep war and chaos at bay. Amid all this
conflict, the young, kind-hearted scientist-in-training Agatha Clay has lived a mostly sheltered
life in a university town, but her chance encounter with a thief kicks off a cascading escalation of
disasters. Between her talents and her destiny, Agatha is about to cause endless trouble just by
existing! Fully recolored and relettered, Agatha Awakens is the perfect gift for any comics fan
who is new to Foglio's signature blend of caricature, action, drama and zesty humor! Highly
recommended.
Projections
Jared Gardner
Stanford University Press
1450 Page Mill Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1124
9780804771474, $24.95, www.sup.org
Comic strips and graphic novels arrived at a new level of literary sophistication and academia
awareness with the 1992 Pulitzer Prize being awarded to Art Spiegelman for "Maus". Now this
form of graphic storytelling is an integral and universal segment of the literary world.
"Projections: Comics and the History of Twenty-First-Century Storytelling" by Jared Gardner
(Associate Professor of English and Film, Ohio State University) is an informed and informative
exploration and analysis of the history of comics and graphic novels within the context of an
expanding interactive media that has melded 19th century comic strips into a 21st century literary
and storytelling art form that it is today. A seminal work of superlative scholarship, "Projections:
Comics and the History of Twenty-First-Century Storytelling" is also a fascinating read for
anyone with an interest in the graphic novel, its origins, and its continuing evolution as a literary
art form. Organized into six major chapters presented in chronological order (Fragments of
Modernity1889-1920; Serial Pleasures 1907-1938; Fan-Addicts and the Comic Book 1938-1955;
Archives and collectors 1990-2010; Coda: Comics, Film, and the Future of Twenty-First Century
Storytelling), "Projections" is a unique and seminal contribution to personal, professional, and
academic library reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Imagination and Meaning in Calvin and Hobbes
Jamey Heit
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
www.mcfarlandpub.com
9780786463541, $40.00, www.amazon.com
I have the honor of owning a complete collection of 'Calvin & Hobbes' books that were the
published collections of the popular comic strip showcasing the imaginative adventures of a
small boy and his 'toy' tiger. The creation of cartoonist Bill Watterson running from 1985 to
1995, 'Calvin & Hobbes' became one of the most popular comic strips of its time. Of particular
and unique note was Watterson's refusal to exploit his comic characters in usual merchandising
tie-ins so common with other successful cartoon characters. The 'Calvin & Hobbes' strip was
more than just a funny cartoon series, that little boy and his tiger companion made observational
comments on all manner of philosophical issues and seemingly life-experience paradoxes giving
it a consistent intellectual heft that Watterson's contemporaries rarely achieved. That's why
"Imagination and Meaning in Calvin and Hobbes", a 220-page compendium of commentary and
insights on the work of Bill Watterson in his 'Calvin & Hobbes' series is such pleasure for we
dedicated fans of the now long out-of-print series. Thought and thought-provoking, "Imagination
and Meaning in Calvin and Hobbes" will prove to be a popular addition to any community or
academic library collection, and is especially recommended for the personal reading lists of any
and all 'Calvin & Hobbes' fans.
Sunday Brunch
Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman
Andrews McMeel
1130 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64106-2109
9781449407971, $19.99, www.andrewsmcmeel.com
Sixteen year old Jeremy, son of Connie and Walt, struggles with sex, career, school, sleep, and
clueless parents in this comic book collection that presents nearly three hundred of the best
full-color Zits Sunday strips in an oversized, lovely presentation. Essays from other famous
cartoonists round out this latest Zits survey of a teen's perspective, making for an outstanding
gathering highly recommended for general lending collections and comic and graphic novels
holdings alike.
The Audiobook Shelf
The Third Round
Sapper
Naxos of America, Inc.
1810 Columbia Avenue, Suite 28
Franklin, TN 37064
www.naxosaudiobooks.com
NA0057, $41.98, www.amazon.com
Once again Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond finds himself and his friends caught up in a tangled and
lethally dangerous web woven by that master arch criminal Drummond only knows as 'Carl
Peterson'. "The Third Round" is third in the Bulldog Drummond encounters with Peterson and
revolves around a scientist's discovery of how to make exceedingly cheap artificial diamonds that
are indistinguishable from the real thing -- and therefore threaten to collapse the diamond market.
The heads of the diamond syndicate contract with Mr. Peterson to suppress the professor's
announcement of his discovery -- even if that means eliminating the professor to do it. Peterson
accepts the contract only because he has far more nefarious ideas about what to do with the
professor's discovery himself! The action is fast and furious from beginning to end. This
unabridged audio production of "The Third Round" is superbly narrated by Roy McMillan on 6
CDs with a total running time of 7 hours and 47 minutes, making it a highly recommended
addition to personal and community library audio book collections!
Galaxy Press
7051 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 200
Hollywood, CA 90028
www.galaxypress.com
Galaxy Press is dedicated to preserving and presenting the literary works of L. Ron Hubbard who
was one of the very best of the 'Golden Age of Pulp Magazine' writers who worked in an
impressive spectrum of genres and categories. Galaxy Press has converted a great many of L.
Ron Hubbard's pulp magazine stories into an audio book format featuring multicast
performances, sound effects, musical enhancements, and flawless production values. Two of
their newest audio book titles are "Devil's Manhunt" (9781592123858, $9.95) and "A Matter Of
Matter" (9781592122394, $9.95). "Devil's Manhunt" is a western collection of three Hubbard
stories: 'Johnny The Town Tamer'; 'Stranger In Town'; and the title piece "Devil's Manhunt"
(which was originally published in the February 1950 issue of 'Famous Western' magazine. This
superbly presented, 2 CD, unabridged audio book has a total running time of two hours. "A
Matter Of Matter" (9781592122394, $9.95) is a collection of four of Hubbard's science fiction
yarns: 'The Conroy Diary'; 'The Planet Makers'; 'The Obsolete Weapon'; and the title piece "A
Matter Of Matter". The title piece was original publishing in the August 1949 issue of
'Astounding Science Fiction' magazine. This 2 CD, unabridged collection audio book anthology
has a total running time of two hours. Both of this new audio books from Galaxy Press are
enthusiastically recommended 'theatre of the mind' entertainments. Community librarians seeking
to build up the genre fiction audio book collections would be well advised to visit the Galaxy
Press web site at www.galaxypress.com for a complete listing of all their outstanding audio book
titles.
The Adventures Of Brigadier Gerard
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Naxos of America, Inc.
1810 Columbia Avenue, Suite 28
Franklin, TN 37064
www.naxosaudiobooks.com
NA0025, $41.98, www.amazon.com
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is best know for his Sherlock Holmes stories. But he is also the creator
of Etienne Gerard, a calvary officer in the armies of Napoleon. "The Adventures Of Brigadier
Gerard" is a collection of colorful (and often humorous) stories of Gerard's missions during the
Napoleonic Wars ranging from Spain and Italy to England and Russia. "The Adventures Of
Brigadier Gerard" are deftly and dramatically narrated by Rupert Degas who does the storytelling
talents of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle full and complete justice. "The Adventures Of Brigadier
Gerard" is a complete, unabridged, 6 CD, technically flawless audio production with a total
running time of 6 hours and 53 minutes. The result is pure entertainment and the highest possible
recommendation for personal and community library audio book collections.
Swann's Way
Marcel Proust, author
Neville Jason, narrator
Naxos of America, Inc.
1810 Columbia Avenue, Suite 28
Franklin, TN 37064
9781843796060 $98.98 www.naxosaudiobooks.com
Swann's Way is the unabridged audiobook adaptation of the first installment of an epic literary
classic, "Remembrance of Things Past"; the entire seven-volume series is projected to run for
140 hours. Swann's Way begins with an awakening of the narrator's memories, brought on by the
taste of a little madeleine cake with lime-flavored tea, and progresses to an exquisite rendition of
life in France at the close of the 1800's. A beautiful, atmospheric, and nostalgic work, Swann's
Way is highly recommended for literary connoisseurs and public library audiobook collections.
17 CDs, 21 hours 34 min.
Finding Your Way in a Wild New World
Martha Beck
Highbridge Audio Books
201 Sixth Street SE, Suite 220
Minneapolis, MN 55414
9781611747935, $34.95, www.highbridgeaudio.com
Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaim Your True Nature to Create the Life You
Want comes from a life coach who guides you on how to get to the next level in life. Business
and spiritual concerns teach the basics of how to find a life path, how to take action and make a
lasting impact in the world, and how to find peace with self and the outside world, offering a fine
survey recommend for new age and self-help listeners alike!
Hachette Audio
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
www.hachetteaudio.com
Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child's BRIMSTONE (9781611139389, $24.98) is thriller listening
at its best. Pair Scott Brick's impressive and engrossing voice with a thriller revolving around a
body found in the attic of a rich Long Island estate where a hoofprint is scorched into the floor
and you have a real mystery that centers around the supernatural. BRIMSTONE holds many
unexpected twists and turns of plot in a delightful story that is hard to stop listening to. Both
prior fans of Preston and Child and newcomers who love vivid thrillers will find this engrossing!
Laurie Sandell's TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES: LIFE INSIDE THE MADOFF FAMILY
(9781611135251, $29.98) includes a pdf of photos and is presented with a fine narration by
Maggie Hoffman as it tells of the 2008 arrest of financier Bernard Madoff, accused of swindling
thousands including friends and family. This audio captures the drama, is spiced with access to
the surviving family members, and provides a riveting account of high drama in the real world of
finance, suitable for any nonfiction or business holding. Ravi Zacharias' WHY JESUS?
(9781609414580, $24.98) is narrated by the author, the founder of International Ministries, and
offers a spiritual survey of the modern spiritual world. From Eastern mysticism to New Age
religions and paganism, this provides a fine and well-researched survey that considers the
Christian church and its evolving roll in the world. A top listen for any Christian! Joshilyn
Jackson's A GROWN-UP KIND OF PRETTY (9781611139921, $29.98) is narrated by the
author, a native of the Deep South, and provides a fine account of how trouble comes after three
Slocumb women once every fifteen years. Three generations struggle with all kinds of decisions
and past mistakes in a gripping novel filled with twists of plot and the story of three related
women fighting for their place in the world.
Explosive Eighteen
Janet Evanovich
Random House Audio Books
c/o The Random House Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, 8th floor, New York, NY 10019
9780307932501, $32.00, www.randomhouseaudio.com
EXPLOSIVE EIGHTEEN receives a vivid narration by Lorelei King, an actress and narrator who
has numerous audiobook recordings to her name, and presents a fine survey of Stephanie, whose
dream vacation has turned into a nightmare. She's flying home alone, her seatmate on the plane is
dead, and her casual involvement turns into a dangerous nightmare of murder and tension in
Hawaii that threatens to immerse her. A fine pick for any audio mystery collection!
Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
www.brillianceaudio.com
Dean Koontz's 77 SHADOW STREET (9781441818478, $34.99) receives a fine performance by
Peter Berkrot, who is a veteran actor with four decades of lively performance behind him. The
Pendleton is a Gilded age palace built as a tycoon's dream home: now it is home to wealthy
residents who enjoy the apartment building's elegance - until supernatural figures emerge to spark
terror in the residents. An engrossing account of terror makes this a powerful pick for any audio
collection! Carmine Gallo's THE INNOVATION SECRETS OF STEVE JOBS
(9781743105900, $19.99) receives a fine narration by Sean Mangan, who brings to life the
assessment of qualities that make the Apple co-founder the most innovative leader in modern
business. Jobs' basic business principles are loaded with research, quotes and first-person
interviews with business leaders, making this an applied survey that uses Jobs' example to teach
the basics of business success. Narrator Sean Mangan was raised in Canada and is a singer,
musician, author - and solid narrator. J.D. Robb's CHAOS IN DEATH (145581847X, $19.99)
receives a fine performance by veteran narrator Susan Ericksen and tells of a psychotic killer who
roams the city with detective Eve Dallas in close pursuit. The only problem is - Eve has an
impossible, otherworldly description of the murderer - and finds way too many possibilities fit
even the most exotic description in this involving thriller, even more lively in audio than in book
format and recommended for any audio thriller library.
The Library DVD Shelf
The Brief: Complete Collection
Acorn Media Group
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 620
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3403
9781598287431 $59.99 www.acornonline.com
The Brief: Complete Collection gathers all eight episodes of a British criminal law drama
trimmed with a razor-edged sardonic wit. Actor Alan Davies (known for his performance in
"Jonathan Creek") brings to life the character of barrister Henry Farmer, an adulterous gambling
addict who is nevertheless the last, best hope of innocent people struggling to avoid jail. Farmer's
father is liberally harsh with words; his son is distant and distrustful; and his current lover
happens to be the wife of a powerful politician! Beset at every turn by the threats of exposure,
financial ruin, and disintegrating family life, does Farmer have a prayer of earning a reprieve for
himself, let alone his clients? The Brief: Complete Collection is sure to prove a choice pick for
public library collections as well as the movie shelves of legal drama aficionados. 8 episodes on
4 DVDs, 559 min., widescreen, SDH subtitles.
Out
Starring Tom Bell
Acorn Media Group
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 620
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3403
9781598287486 $39.99 www.acornonline.com
Set in the 1970's, Out is a stark British crime drama - from the criminal's point of view! Having
served eight years in prison after the fallout of a catastrophic bank heist, newly released gangster
Frank Ross searches with a vengeance for the snitch who ratted him out. Intelligent, savvy,
streetwise, and brutally ruthless, Ross must evade the machinations of both a murderous crime
boss and a dogged detective to achieve the revenge he craves. BAFTA nominee Tom Bell brings
to life the mentally scarred lead character of gritty, miserable, crime-ridden world, in this
gripping complete collection, highly recommended especially for British drama enthusiasts.
Bonus material includes episode commentaries on the first and final episodes by the writer,
director, and producer. 6 episodes on 2 DVDs, 302 min., full screen, SDH subtitles.
The Adventures of Merlin, 3rd Season
BBC
0780681576, $49.98, www.bbcdvd.com
The Adventures of Merlin is now in its third season, and this compilation of adventures is finally
released for North American audiences who have had prior enthusiasm for the adventures of
Merlin and Arthur in early Camelot. Fine monsters, quick action, and plenty of depth of
characterization offers many satisfying twists and turns of plot while a 'Making of Merlin Season
3' featurette and the inclusion of deleted scenes makes this a winner for DVD and science fiction
and fantasy collections alike.
Primeval Volume 3
BBC America
0780670167, $49.98, www.bbcdvd.com
PRIMEVAL is now in its third season and despite the elimination of many of its characters in
prior seasons, it continues to provide a satisfying, gripping range of unpredictable twists and
turns based on a team of specialists appointed by the government to handle the rips in time that
are affecting the UK and the world. Connor and Abby face more dangerous creatures from past
and present as they get closer to understanding the history of the anomalies that are changing
their world. Prior fans will consider this a 'must have' acquisition!
Dr. Who releases
BBC America
$34.98 each, www.bbcdvd.com
DR. WHO: INVASION OF THE DINOSAURS (0780684419) covers the Jon Pertwee years
from 1970-74, appears in a 2-DVD set, and tells of the Doctor and Sarah Jane's return to London,
where they find a dead and vacant city. Somehow dinosaurs have returned to Earth and the
Doctor is just beginning to uncover how they are operating when Sarah Jane is kidnapped and he
faces added dangers. This re-mastered version of the classic Who has bonus features of audio
commentary, a making-of featurette, photo gallery, and more. DR. WHO: THE ANDROID
INVASION (0780684427) features The Tom Baker years from 1974-81, where Dr. Who sidekick
Sarah Jane returns to her sleepy English village home only to find it deserted with white-suited
spacemen patrolling the countryside and the dead coming back to life. The Doctor decides to
contact UNIT for help, but his friends are also in danger and UNIT itself may be infected in this
riveting story. Both are top picks for any science fiction or Dr. Who collection.
Yang Tai Chi for Beginners
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, Ph.D.
YMAA Publications
PO Box 480
Wolfeboro, NH 03894-0480
9781594392306 $29.95 www.ymaa.com
Expert Tai Chi Chuan teacher Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming Ph.D. presents Yang Tai Chi for Beginners,
a step-by-step guide to Yang Tai Chi, the most widely practiced Tai Chi style in the world.
Viewers will learn the basic exercises that relax the mind and body, bolster physical health, and
promote inner calm. Tai Chi is low-impact exercise, suitable for practitioners of all skill and
fitness levels; both front and rear angle views the viewer in following the form demonstrations.
Nearly five minutes of instructional content distinguish Yang Tai Chi for Beginners as an in-
depth resource, far above and beyond most brief fitness DVDs. Yang Tai Chi for Beginners is
more than an excellent supplement to any fitness video library; it's a superb guide to reaping the
incalculable physical and mental benefits of an ancient cultural practice. Highly recommended.
293 min.
Dare to Cook Chocolate: Holiday Confections
With "Chocolate Man" Bill Fredericks
ChocolateMan.com
Bennet Watt HD Productions, Inc.
13021 - 244 Avenue SE
Issaquah, WA 98027
9781604900668 $34.95 www.Bennett-Watt.com
Part of the "Dare to Cook Chocolate" series, Dare to Cook Chocolate: Holiday Confections is an
instructional 2-DVD set that lives up to its title with step-by-step, user-friendly instructions to
creating exotic, beautiful, and incredibly tasty hand-made chocolates with a seasonal or holiday
theme. Hosted by "the Chocolate Man" Bill Frederick, an internationally trained chef of 20 years'
experience who specializes in scrumptious chocolate desserts, Dare to Cook Chocolate: Holiday
Confections demystifies the craft of the chocolatier for viewers of all culinary backgrounds and
experience levels. Viewers are walked through fork and hand dipping techniques; methods for
using molds; and instructions for preparing everything from spring molds of bunnies & eggs to
tuxedo strawberries, lemon ginger truffles, fondant for hand dipped cherry cordials, peanut butter
cups, and much more, even "chocolate pizzas" with fruits and nuts. A wonderful choice for the
adventurous chef interested in creating handmade desserts with a difference, Dare to Cook
Chocolate: Holiday Confections is highly recommended.
Building an HO Layout
TM Books & Video
PO Box 9228
Michigan City, IN 46361
$14.99 www.tmbv.com
Building an HO Layout is a step-by-step DVD designed to aid model railroad enthusiasts in
crafting a realistic setting for their train. Covering a wide range of activities from track plan and
bench work to wiring, lighting model buildings, paint surfaces, building a trestle bridge, crafting
scenery and mountains, and much more, Building an HO Layout is a comprehensive how-to
guide perfect for getting started in this absorbing and delightful pastime. Highly recommended,
especially for beginners just getting started in the hobby, or intermediate hobbyists seeking
hands-on tips, tricks, and techniques to refine their skill. 70 min.
V.I.E.W. Video
34 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
www.view.com
Featuring digitally mastered audio and video, two installments in the "Hooked On" DVD series
by V.I.E.W. Video reinvent the hit songs of wildly popular bands. "Hooked on The Beatles"
(0803023383, $14.98, 1 hour) offers a medley of The Beatles's greatest songs - as reinterpreted
and performed by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and The Royal Choral Society! Conductor
Louis Clark leads the grand, full-length live concert performance, attended by Paul and Linda
McCartney as well as Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh. In "Hooked on Queen"
(0803023359, $14.98, 1 hour), The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra lends their talent to
performing Queen's exciting and enduring hits, brilliantly paired with stunning live-action
footage from a wide variety of sports. Both DVDs dare to transcend genres and reach out to
classical and pop culture music buffs alike, daring fans of each musical type to experience and
appreciate the joys of the other type. Highly recommended.
The Economic Studies Shelf
Green National Accounting And Sustainability
Krl-Gustaf Lofgren & Chuan-Zhong Li
Edward Elgar Publishing
9 Dewey Court. Northampton, MA 01060-3815
9781848446915, $415.00, www.e-elgar.com
The newest addition to the outstanding Edward Elgar Publishing's 'The International Library of
Critical Writings in Economics Series', and the collaborative editorial work of academicians and
economists Krl-Gustaf Lofgren and Chuan-Zhong Li, "Green National Accounting And
Sustainability" is a 768-page compendium featuring informed and informative articles by leading
researchers and experts in the field of economics. Organized into three major sections (General
Growth and Accounting; Growth and the Environment including Natural Resources; Natural
Resources and Environmental Accounting), featuring twelve papers in each section, " "Green
National Accounting And Sustainability" is enhanced with occasional grafs, footnotes, formulas,
and reference lists. Altogether " "Green National Accounting And Sustainability" is an
impressive body of work and the result of painstaking, peer reviewed research making it a
mandatory and core addition to professional and academic library Economics reference
collections and supplemental economics curriculum reading lists.
Sustaining China's Economic Growth
Nicholas R. Lardy
Peterson Institute for Institutional Economics
1750 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036
9780881326260, $21.95, www.piie.com
With the control of communism and the drive of capitalism, China has flourished when the rest
of the world has been struggling. "Sustaining China's Economic Growth: After the Global
Financial Crisis" is an analysis of China's economic processes in recent years, to gain a more
complete understanding of their continued financial success. Studying their policies in response
to international financial issues, political concerns, and how this all relates to the American
financial troubles and much more, "Sustaining China's Economic Growth" is a strongly
recommended addition to any economic studies and international issues collection.
Financing Failure
Vern McKinley
The Independent Institute
100 Swan Way, Oakland, CA 94621-1428
9781598130492, $19.95, www.independent.org
Many Americans don't even understand what many financial institutions do, let alone why they
needed bailing out. "Financing Failure: A Century of Bailouts" discusses the financial
institutional debates surrounding the bailouts at the end of the 2000s decade. Vern McKinley
seeks to elaborate on the issues and grant readers a better understanding of the purposes of these
companies and why a bailout was rushed to save them. "Financing Failure" is a strongly
recommended pick for those who want a more comprehensive understanding of these tricky
economic issues.
The Automotive Shelf
The U. S. Motor Vehicle Reference Book
Michael L. Sankey
BRB Publications
PO Box 27869, Tempe, AZ 85285
9781879792999, $14.95, www.brbpub.com
Every state handles its motor vehicle laws differently, and it can be quite confusing at times.
"The U.S. Motor Vehicle Reference Book" is a guide compiled by Michael L. Sankey and Facts
on Demand press as they grant a complete and comprehensive reference guide to the laws and
regulations for every state of the union, up to date to 2012. For anyone or any business which
must deal with many different states' laws, "The U.S. Motor Vehicle Reference Book" is very
much worth considering.
The Agriculture Shelf
The Complete Beginner's Guide to Raising Small Animals
Carlotta Cooper
Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc.
1405 S.W. 6th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34471
9781601383761, $24.95, www.atlantic-pub.com
Raising one's own livestock is slowly coming back into vogue for the self-sufficient. "The
Complete Guide to Raising Small Animals: Everything You Need to Know About Raising Cows,
Sheep, Chickens, Ducks, and More" is a guide for those who want to embrace raising these
animals for themselves, whether they be as pets, sources of milk or eggs, or for meat.
Comprehensive and practical with many informative charts, including a full color pull out for
children to better understand better practices. "The Complete Guide to Raising Small Animals" is
very much recommended reading for those who want to bring more agriculture and farm life
back into their everyday lives.
Backyard Beekeeping
Courtenay N. Smithers
Rosenberg
c/o Internatonal Specialized Book Services
920 NE 58th Ave., Suite 300
Portland, OR 97213-3786
9781921719196, $19.95, www.isbs.com
Beekeeping sounds scary to some, but the results can be a fine way to get over that fear quickly.
"Backyard Beekeeping" discusses how to create one's own hives for honey and hobby. Australian
author Courtenay Smithers walks readers through keeping a small scale amount of bees near their
home in urban and suburban settings. The advice covers general procedures including fallbacks
for dealing with stings and other potential injuries. "Backyard Beekeeping" is an excellent pick
for anyone considering this unusual yet rewarding endeavor.
Environmental Safety of Genetically Engineered Crops
Rebecca Grumet, James F. Hancock, Karim M. Maredia, and Cholani Weebadde, editors
Michigan State University Press
1405 South Harrison Road, Suite 25
East Lansing, MI 48823-5245
9781611860085 $49.95 www.msupress.msu.edu
Environmental Safety of Genetically Engineered Crops is an anthology of scholarly essays by
expert authors discussing modern agricultural issues with regard to genetically engineered crops.
Individual writings include "Pests Resistant to Pesticides and Genetically Modified Crop Plants:
Theory and Management", "Capacity Building in Biosafety", "Environmental Issues Associated
with Agricultural Production Systems", "Control and Monitoring Gene Flow from Genetically
Engineered Crops", and much more. A heavily researched, cutting-edge compendium of the
latest findings, theories, and prospective solutions for difficult problems, Environmental Safety
of Genetically Engineered Crops is an absolute "must-have" for college library agricultural and
environmental studies shelves.
The Chicken Encyclopedia
Gail Damerow
Storey Publishing
210 Mass MoCA Way
North Adams, MA 01247
9781603425612, $19.95, www.storey.com
Chickens are a very useful livestock animal, but one needs more than a chicken brain to fully
understand them."The Chicken Encyclopedia: An Illustrated Reference" is a complete and
comprehensive informational guide from Gail Damerow as she tells readers how to fully
understand the chicken and maximize the health of the chicken so one can have excellent poultry
and egg results. "The Chicken Encyclopedia" is presented with full color illustrations and should
not be overlooked by anyone who deals with chickens on a regular basis.
The Native American Shelf
Winning the West with Words
James Joseph Buss
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman OK 73069
9780806142142, $34.95, www.oupress.com
Winning the West with Words: Language and Conquest in the Lower Great Lakes explores how
19th century Anglo-Americans used language and rhetoric to claim cultural ownership of the
Lower Great Lakes region. It comes from a historian who uses literary studies combined with
anthropology to consider images of pioneers and Indians used by American settlers to support
their vision of an empty landscape in which they established governments and settlements,
showing how this approach replaced a more complex vision of cooperation and encounters
between the different groups. From travel journals and treaty ceremonies to newspapers and local
histories, this provides an outstanding survey recommended for any literary and Native American
history holding.
The People of the Standing Stone
Karim M. Tiro
University of Massachusetts Press
Box 429, Amherst, MA 01004
9781558498907, $26.95, www.,umass.edu.umpress
The People of the Standing Stone focuses on the Oneida nation from the Revolution through the
Era of Removal, and blends scholarly historical examination with a narrative that analyzes the
tribe's traumas, tribulations, and involvement with the revolutionaries. The revolution sparked a
division in the tribe as they tried to help the patriots while tried to avoid harming their Iroquois
brethren. Their reward for loyalty was to be dispossessed of nearly all their lands through treaties
with New York. Any Native American history holding needs this well-researched account!
Iroquois Art, Power, and History
Neal B. Keating
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780806138909, $55.00, www.oupress.com
"Iroquois Art, Power, and History" is a stunning new unveiling of adjusted interpretations of
5,000 years of Iroquois or Haudenosaunee peoples' legacy of visual art forms, including writing,
incising, painting, tree-painting, drawing, tattoo, body painting, photography, videography and
digital media, as well as other art media. Previously dismissed or devalued by ignorant Western
European art critics, Iroquois art works and forms are examined through the perspectives of both
ethnohistory and anthropology and contemporary activism. More than 100 color and
black-and-white pages of reproductions of Iroquois art fill this volume, illustrating Keating's
central thesis that with regard to the art history of the Haudenosaunee peoples, "the relationship
between art and power concerns social memory and its control (p. 301)." He further describes his
goal to "visually decolonize the history of Haudenosaunee peoples through a focus on the social
relations that are manifest in visual expressions (p.302)." That this is a valuable undertaking in
the present moment when North American indigenous peoples art history is only beginning to be
studied seriously is paramount. One might wonder why it has taken so long for the slumbering
Western mind, pre-convinced of its innate superiority and inevitable domination, to begin to
awaken. Brilliant analyses and perspectives of study of Iroquois uses of visual expression to
preserve and convey cultural information, history, and ethnic identity through fluctuating tides
and times reveal a "powerful resource that in the twenty-first century continues to remain viable
and available to those who care to see it (p. 302)." A true visual index, "Iroquois Art, Power, and
History" contains both a wealth of visual art reproductions plus interpretations and also extensive
appendices of documentation of Haudenosaunee artists' work in the late twentieth century from
the Iroquois Art Projects 1 and 2, also including a list of artists with both English and
Haudenosaunee names, nation, year of birth, and community. Basically, "Iroquois Art, Power,
and History" is a step towards reaffirming the miraculous contributions and cultural identity of a
vast collection of indigenous peoples long skilled in the creation of artistic images of power.
Telling Stories in the Face of Danger
Paul V. Kroskrity, editor
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780806142272, $24.95, www.oupress.com
"Telling Stories in the Face of Danger: Language Renewal in Native American Communities" is
a collection of essays on North American tribal stories as case studies showing how storytelling
in the original indigenous language preserves and bestows a precious cultural legacy to modern
descendants of First Americans and others as well. Included are ten chapter essays covering
storytelling traditions and stories from Kiowa, Southern Paiute, Hupa and other Northwestern
California tribal groups, Kumiai of Baja, California, White Mountain Apache, Arizona Tewa, the
Maliseet of New Brunswick, Canada, and the Navajo of Southwestern United States. Featuring
the significance of language renewal programs and efforts in Native American languages, the
essays of "Telling Stories in the Face of Danger" point out that teaching, preserving, and
renewing indigenous narrative traditions is crucial to cultural, social and individual identity
construction and moral development and healing, especially in children. Leslie Marmon Silko
(Laguna Pueblo novelist) writes about stories: "They aren't just entertainment. They are all we
have...to fight off illness and death. You don't have anything if you don't have the stories
("Ceremony"). Although there are many pressures antithetical to preservation efforts from within
and without the indigenous communities whose languages and traditional stories are endangered,
"Telling Stories in the Face of Danger" offers a spectrum of ethnographic research to support the
need for language endangerment restoration and education. Additional modern cultural education
efforts such as the Navajo poetry are also studied in this multi-dimensional study of indigenous
language renewal and storytelling traditions.
For King and Kanata
Timothy C. Winegard
University of Manitoba Press
301 St. John's College
Winnipeg, MB, Canada, R3T 2M5
9780887557286, $28.95, www.uofmpress.ca
No matter who claimed to own it, the land was still theirs and was to be defended. "For King and
Kanata: Canadian Indians and the First World War" discusses the First Nations individuals who
rose to Canada's call to arms in the first world war. Although Canada initially rejected the
volunteers of the First Nations for racist reasons, the need for manpower soon won out, creating a
unique chapter in the First Nations of Canada's history. A unique story of racism, valor, and the
advancement of minorities, "For King and Kanata" is a strongly recommended read for any
assortment focusing on the First Nations or Canadian military history.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Enlightenment Journal
Channelled by noraWalksInSpirit, a.k.a. Nora Anderson
Balboa Press
c/o Hay House, Inc.
PO Box 5100
Carlsbad, CA 92018-5100
9781452536224 $11.95 www.hayhouse.com
Enlightenment Journal is the firsthand spiritual experience of author and healing shaman Nora
Anderson, who has contacted a Divine Presence and gained a transcendent message to pass on.
Chapters discuss how to awaken one's own consciousness, understand consciousness energy
fields, become and understand the flame of consciousness, and much more. The transcendent
experience of being exposed to higher presences are recounted in extensive detail. "And Jesus
spoke, 'I began to rearrange MY Documents and Tablets and found that for MY own
understanding to teach through the infinite ONE, I shall have to realize the Consciousness
Frequencies more accurately, in order that I may house this Child and move Her gracefully into
Infinite Immortal Intelligence." Enlightenment Journal is a thoughtful and profound addition to
metaphysical spirituality shelves.
The Pocket Book of Stones
Robert Simmons
Heaven & Earth Publishing
c/o North Atlantic Books
2526 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94704-2607
9781583943175 $14.95 www.northatlanticbooks.com
The Pocket Book of Stones: Who They Are & What They Teach is a pocket-sized guide to the
metaphysical properties of various minerals. Featuring a full-color photograph of each stone, The
Pocket Book of Stones includes a very quick "go-to" summary of the stone's basic metaphysical
qualities, followed by a page-long description of the stone's composition, commonly found
locations, innate spiritual qualities, and affinities with other gemstones. For example, part of the
entry for Smoky Quartz reads, "Smoky Quartz has a way of drawing the ethereal into
manifestation. When one is wearing or carrying a Smoky Quartz, one is actually more likely to
see such phenomena as ghosts, UFOs, fairies and spirit guides... Smoky Quartz is useful for
helping one bring one's most potent dreams and inspired ideas into physical reality." The Pocket
Book of Stones is an excellent, easy-to-use reference ideal for supplementing personal
metaphysical studies shelves.
Happy
Lonely Planet Publications
150 Linden Street, Oakland CA 94607
9781742205885, $14.99, www.lonelyplanet.com
HAPPY: SECRETS TO HAPPINESS FROM THE CULTURES OF THE WORLD comes from
a travel guide publisher who provides a fine survey of different happiness-generating methods in
different cultures, making this a pick for new age and travel holdings alike. HAPPY brings
together a host of cultural insights to happiness and shows readers how to bring these insights
into their own homes. From using natural celebrations to realizing connections to the outside
world to exercising to produce endorphins, HAPPY is an outstanding, positive guide for any
general lending library.
The Supernatural series
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc.
29 East 21st Street
New York, NY 10010
$39.95 each www.rosenpublishing.com
Featuring black-and-white vintage and full-color modern photography throughout, "The
Supernatural" series explores metaphysical and even fantastic topics in great depth; each volume
is roughly 250 pages including a glossary, index, and "for further reading" list. Accessible to
readers of all ages and backgrounds, The Supernatural covers the history behind unexplained
phenomena as well as theories and speculation. An excellent, comprehensive set, The
Supernatural is highly recommended for any reader curious about matters that lie beyond the
natural realm. The volumes are "Bizarre Phenomena and Unexplained Mysteries" by Nancy Carr
and Peter Henshaw (9781448859849); "Vampire Legends and Myths" by Roxanne Hellman and
Derek Hall (9781448859863); "Supernatural Signs, Symbols, and Codes" by Arlene Billings and
Beryl Dhanjal (9781448859870); and "Famous Ghosts and Haunted Places" by Gordon Lynch,
Diane Canwell, and Jonathon Sutherland (9781448859856).
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
The Librarian's Guide To Micropublishing
Walt Crawford
Information Today, Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike
Medford, NJ 08055-8750
www.infotoday.com
9781573874304, $49.50, www.amazon.com
A 'micro publisher' is any publisher or self-published author that produces books in a 'print on
demand' format thus avoiding the necessity and expense of book storage while awaiting sales.
The numbers of authors utilizing publish-on-demand (POD) companies to turn their manuscript
into a saleable book is steadily growing and has seen dozens of POD companies arise to service
this demand. But there are a great many pitfalls for an author taking this route to see their literary
efforts become published and available to the reading public. That's why, although directed
primarily to community librarians seeking to assist their patrons on in this area, "The Librarian's
Guide to Micropublishing: Helping Patrons and Communities Use Free and Low-cost Publishing
Tools to Tell Their Stories" will prove to be an invaluable, comprehensive, superbly presented,
and thoroughly 'user friendly' instructional guide for anyone seeking to utilize MS Word to
design and edit a manuscript to take advantage of such POD resources as Lulu, CreateSpace,
AuthorHouse, iUniverse, Trafford, Tate, Xlibris, or any of the other dozens of publishing
resources.
Video Game Writing
Maurice Suckling and Mark Walton
Mercury Learning
c/o International Publishers Marketing
22841 Quicksilver Drive
Dulles, VA 20166
9781936420155 $41.95 www.internationalpubmarket.com
Video Game Writing From Macro to Micro is a user-friendly, in-depth discussion of video game
writing from historical, practical, legal, creative, and game integration perspectives. Chapters
cover what is expected of the writing in games of various genres, the basics of Non-Disclosure
Agreements and contracts that often go hand in hand with a video game writing job, how a video
game writer must collaborate with other members of the team, principles of narrative design,
outlines, character documents, environmental storytelling, types of scripts, and much more.
Exercises at the end of every chapter (such as "Using a format of your choosing,
diagrammatically represent the plot of any two stories you like. One of them should originate
from a game.") help the reader get a hands-on understanding of the craft of writing for games.
Video Game Writing is a "must-have" instructional resource for any writer seeking to break into
the game industry, and is highly recommended for self-study as well as for technical college
reference libraries.
The Music Shelf
Companion to Irish Traditional Music, second edition
Fintan Vallely, editor
Cork University Press
c/o Stylus Publishing, Inc.
22883 Quicksilver Drive
Sterling, VA 20166-2012
www.styluspub.com, www.corkuniversitypress.com
9781859184509, $80.00, www.amazon.com
The "Companion To Irish Traditional Music (Second Edition)" is a complete, compact
encyclopedia to the vast field of Irish traditional music in over 800 pages, heavily researched,
documented, and cleverly organized with alphabetical indices, a list of abbreviations, plus
introductory guide to using the Companion to find desired information. In addition to 761 pages
of alphabetically arranged information entries regarding individuals, bands, performers, styles,
critics, areas specialties, related literature, and much more, there is a Chronology or Timeline of
Irish Music in History that spans from 5935 BC to 2011, and a list of Published Material Relating
to Traditional Music, containing useful publications and resources on specific traditional
instruments, collections, studies, ethnographies, overviews, popular music, song collections, and
more. Filled with both black and white illustrations and succinct summaries of an unimaginable
wealth of detailed information on modern and historical applications of Irish traditional music,
the "Companion To Irish Traditional Music" presents a tapestry of glittering song lore in a
carefully organized format. The list of contributors and acknowledgments is vast and impressive,
as might be expected. Useful to the traditional Irish music student, teacher, or beneficiary ("fan"),
the "Companion to Irish Traditional Music (Second Edition)" is an essential component of any
music library and many private connoisseurs' collections. Many thanks are due to editor Fintan
Vallely and all his contributors for this much appreciated edition.
Hal Leonard
c/o Hal Leonard Performing Arts Publishing
33 Plymouth St, Suite 302, Montclair, NJ 07042
www.halleonard.com
GUITAR PLAY ALONG: BOB MARLEY (9781423495345, $16.99) offers a CD and tab book
combination that teaches reggae fans how to play 8 songs, and is a top pick for any player who
wants a basic introduction to Marley and reggae's style. Some of his top hits - including 'Get Up
Stand Up' and 'Three Little Birds' - are covered in this tab and sound-alike CD pairing, helping
guitar players get up to speed with both visual and audio keys to success. The CD is playable on
any CD player and is enhanced so MAC and PC users can just the tempo without changing the
pitch: an added bonus to this easy learner's guide! GUITAR GEAR OF THE GREATS: THE
GUITARS, AMPS & EFFECTS BEHIND THE SOUND OF 100 PLAYERS (9781423492221,
$19.99) come with a CD and accompanies rare photos and stories from a music historian to
accompany tablature, bios, and profiles of 100 selected top guitarists. All music styles are
embraced from rock to jazz, with discussions on Brad Paisley, Joe Pass, Larry Carlton, Eric
Clapton and more offering specifics on the gear they used and the sound they created or
influenced. A fine pick for any music collection!
The Computer Shelf
Murach's HTML5 & CSS3
Zak Ruvalcaba & Anne Boehm
Mike Murach & Associates
4340 N. Knoll Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
9781890774660, $54.50, www.murach.com
The language of the web grows more complex, and being at the cutting edge can give a leg up on
the competition. "Murach's HTML5 & CSS3" is complete and comprehensive guide to the latest
developments in the HTML language, as well as the updates in CSS. The latest entry in Murach's
long line of technology manuals, Zak Ruvalcaba and Anne Boehm present everything needs to
best understand the language and use it to its fullest. "Murach's HTML5 & CSS3" is a choice
pick for any computers and technology community and college library collection.
HTML5
Chuck Hudson & Tom Leadbetter
Addison Wesley
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300
Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
9780321769381, $39.99, www.mcp.com
HTML is known for being a major building block of the web, and it has evolved alongside the
rest of the internet. "HTML5: Developer's Cookbook" is a guide to the next level of HTML, as
Chuck Hudson & Tom Leadbetter walk readers through the ins and outs of understanding
HTML5, with its new capabilities and language that can keep it up with the technology needed in
today's competitive internet coding world. Complete and comprehensive to understanding
everything one needs to know about the latest HTML release, "HTML 5" is a strongly
recommended pick for community and college computer and technology collections.
Microsoft Press
c/o O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
1005 Gravenstein, Hwy N., Sebastopol, CA 95472-2811
www.microsoft.com/mspress
Two fine exam guides are top picks for any planning on studying for these exams, and should be
considered by any college-level collection strong in software developer education. Tony
Northrup and Matthew A. Stoecker's MCPD EXAM REF 70-518 (9780735667236, $39.99)
covers the basics of designing Windows applications using Microsoft.NET Framework 4. It uses
the exam to follow and teach the basics and is designed for experienced MCTS-certified
professionals ready to advance their careers. Arranged by exam objective, this is filled with
real-world scenarios and applications analysis. Orin Thomas' MCITP EXAM REF 70-663
(9780735658080, $49.99) covers designing solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, and
offers professional-level preparation to help experienced, MCTS-certified professionals advance
their careers. From planning and designing Exchange Server infrastructures to deploying
antivirus features and configuring subscriptions, this is filled with keys to success not just in the
exam, but in advancing knowledge and career objectives. Both are top picks for exam-takers in
these IT areas.
The Linux Command Line
William E. Shotts, Jr.
No Starch Press
38 Ringold St., San Francisco CA 94103
9781593273897, $49.95, www.nostarch.com
The Linux Command Line: A Complete Introduction provides an in-depth survey on the
command line and comes from one who has been a Linux user for over 15 years. Readers learn
tips from their first keystrokes to writing full problems in Bash, the most popular Linux shell,
with chapters covering everything from secure communications with remote hosts to a history of
printing, compiling programs, and validating input with Linux. A fine pick for any computer
collection attracting newcomers to Linux!
New Programmer's Survival Manual
Josh Carter
Pragmatic Programmers
P.O. Box 293325, Lewisville, TX 75029-3325
9781934356814, $29.00, www.pragprog.com
New Programmer's Survival Manual teaches the basics of assessing and obtaining key industry
skills to help apply raw programming talent to a job. It considers what goes on in an office, and
how to land that first job using programming skills. From working on larger-scale programs to
understanding the corporate working environment from office politics to challenges to teamwork,
this provides a top reference to any newly-graduated programmer who wants real-world
applications.
O'Reilly
1005 Gravenstein, Hwy N., Sebastopol, CA 95472-2811
www.oreilly.com
Preston Gralla's GALAXY TAB: THE MISSING MANUAL (9781449396855, $19.99) offers
keys to the TouchWiz interface and other features of Galaxy Tab, which lets your mobile device
become interactive. Chapters cover all the basics of adding widgets and mini-apps to a screen,
downloading programs, using email and browsers, shooting photos and videos and more. From
browsing Google Maps to posting on walls, this is packed with details and black and white
illustrations throughout, making it a pick for any mobile device owner using Galaxy Tab to stay
in touch. Matt Aimonetti's MACRUBY: THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE (9781449380373, $39.99) is
for any Mac Os X programmer and covers the basics of getting started with MacRuby. From
using MacRuby with Apple's Xcode developer package to advanced techniques and applications
that can hold examples from a location web service, this is a reference programmers at all levels
can readily use. Clay A. Jonson's THE INFORMATION DIET: A CASE FOR CONSCIOUS
CONSUMPTION (9781449304683, $22.99) is a recommendation for media and computer
collections alike and considers the social issues involved in the glut of information available
online. Chapters tell how to navigate the information society, from learning what to look for and
what to avoid to being selective about media's offerings. Any reader concerned about media
marketing and information's underlying purposes will find this a thought-provoking, important
guide! J.D. Biersdorfer and David Pogue's IPOD: THE MISSING MANUAL (9781449312855,
$21.99) packs in all the details iPod users need, from learning how to load iPods with movies,
games, ebooks and more to handling iTunes, using variations such as the Nano and Shuffle, and
customizing a media library. It's a powerful pick for any iPod user and should be the 'bible'
accompanying any new user's purchase! Lyza Danger Gardner and Jason Grigsby's HEAD FIRST
MOBILE WEB (9781449302665, $44.99) uses the latest research in cognitive learning skills to
provide a learning experience that's visually rich and quick to absorb. It's patterned on the way
the brain works and uses dynamic, inviting pages to teach the basics of adopting a mobile
strategy for business: one that takes into account the growing use of phones, tablets and e-reader
devices for browsing the web. From strategic changes to mobile web design to learning through
puzzles and images, this covers everything from device databases to building hybrid mobile apps,
and is a 'must' for business and computer libraries alike.
The Technology Shelf
iPhone 4S for Dummies, 5th edition
Edward C. Baig and Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus
John Wiley
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9781118036716, $24.99, www.wiley.com
iPhone 4S for Dummies offers a fine survey of the iPhone 4S and all its new possibilities, and
should accompany any iPhone new acquisition. It covers all the basics and uses full color,
step-by-step examples throughout that teach both basics and more advanced customization
techniques. From working with its camera and restricting usage to using utilities, this updated 5th
edition covers the latest iPhone 4S, 4 and 3GS, and is a top recommendation!
iPod & iTunes for Dummies, 9th edition
Tony Bove
John Wiley
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9781118130605, $21.99, www.wiley.com
iPod & iTunes for Dummies teaches how to set up an iPod and iTunes account, how to fill the
iPod with music and videos, and how to add music tracks from CDs to a library and iPod. It
appears in its 9th updated edition to cover the latest iPod and iTunes editions, and teaches both
the basics and advanced functions of obtaining, organizing and working with playlists and
content. Step-by-step instructions and use keys make this a winning discussion even for those
who have their first iPod and no clue about setup and applications.
iPad2 for Seniors for Dummies, third edition
Nancy C. Muir
John Wiley
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9781118176788, $24.99, www.wiley.com
iPad2 for Seniors for Dummies offers a full-color third updated edition to teach users how to use
the iPad2 to exchange emails, share photos, and more. Tips cover the iPad, iPad2 and iOS 5 and
the 'senior' angle teaches the basics of its features and functions, designed for seniors who hold
only minimal technology skills. Larger-sized print and easy directions make it easy for seniors to
get started learning all the basics.
The Crafts Shelf
Irina's Inspirations for Jewelry
Irina Miech
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
P.O. Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187-1612
9780871164025, $21.95, www.kalmbachbooks.com
Irina's Inspirations for Jewelry comes form a designer who shares photos and notes on where she
locates ideas for her handcrafted jewelry. Irina has journeyed around the world and closer to
home in Wisconsin, so her ideas come from varied experience. This title offers step-by-step
photos to show how to create pieces matching Irina's artistic insights - and offer jewelry makers
keys to obtaining ideas from their own worlds. Necklaces, bracelets and earrings use a range of
simple techniques making this a pick for any level of beader.
North Light Books
c/o F+W Media
4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
www.createmixedmedia.com
Thomas Mann's METAL ARTIST'S WORKBENCH: DEMYSTIFYING THE JEWELER'S
SAW (1440311463, $27.99) offers an in-depth survey of how to get the most from sawn projects
using the jeweler's saw. It comes from a veteran artist who provides exercises designed to start
the beginner with some fifteen projects ranging from a chef's knife pendant to pins and switch
plates. Each project is designed to teach sawing basics and techniques and uses lovely projects
form metal, plastic, wood or paper as a starting point. Step-by-step color close-up photos
throughout make the learning process a snap in this recommendation for any jewelry-making or
crafting collection. Nita Leland's NEW CREATIVE COLLAGE TECHNIQUES (1440309213,
$29.99) is packed with basic methods and innovations on collage and teaches over 50 collage
projects using step-by-step directions, charts, and more. Learn techniques that translate to
addition creative projects in a survey that uses the work from 60 artists to show various collage
options that are far from ordinary. These projects teach color contrasts, texture, using paints and
much more. With lay-flat binding and hardcover spine lettering, this is a perfect pick for any
budding artist's collection.
The Travel Shelf
US & British Virgin Islands
Karla Zimmerman
Lonely Planet Publications
150 Linden Street
Oakland CA 94607
9781741042016, $18.99, www.lonelyplanet.com
The Virgin islands have a serenity and beauty that can't be found anywhere else. "US & British
Virgin Islands" is a guide for those who want to explore these tropical paradises for their own
vacations, as the people at Lonely Planet look to equip readers with everything they need to know
to plan and enjoy their trip to the fullest, and avoid the pitfalls of traveling to nonstandard lands.
With plenty of diagrams and info on lodging, restaurants, and much more, "US & British Virgin
Islands" is a strong pick for any potential tropical traveler.
Off the Beaten Path
Ruth J. Colvin
Syracuse University Press
621 Skytop Road, Suite 110
Syracuse, NY 13244-5290
9780815609933, $24.95, www.SyracuseUniversityPress.syr.edu
People are people, no matter from where in the world they come from. "Off the Beaten Path:
Stories of People Around the World" is a travel memoir of Ruth J. Colvin as she shares her
journey all over the world, seeing racism at its worst in South Africa, survivors of atrocity, and
many other people, living their lives be it under duress or finding their own bits of joy in it all.
"Off the Beaten Path" is a fascinating read of life in its many ways, a very much recommended
addition to memoir and world culture collections.
Route 66 Lost & Found
Russell A. Olsen
Voyageur Press
c/o Quayside Publishing Group
400 First Avenue North, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401
9780760339985, $30.00, www.voyageurpress.com
Black and white vintage photos pack the pages of ROUTE 66 LOST & FOUND: MOTHER
ROAD RUINS AND RELICS - THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, and come from an author and
photographer who documents past appearances and provides new profiles of the same scene.
Over 200 profiles have been re-sequenced along with updated maps featuring new sites and
archival images of each establishment on Route 66, making this a fine armchair read
recommended for any American history or travel library.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Collision of Lies
John J. Le Beau
Oceanview Publishing
595 Bay Isles Road, 120-G
Longboat Key, FL 34228
9781608090457, $25.95, www.oceanviewpub.com
When cover up stacks upon cover up, the truth can be impossible to find. "Collision of Lies" is a
tale of international mystery, as a single murder begins to spin out of control into an international
plot of coverups and crime all throughout the region. As more and more corruption begins to stir
into the plot, it's up to Bavarian Police Kommissar Franz Waldbaer work with the CIA and other
agents to find the truth. With plenty of twists and turns, "Collision of Lies" proves a riveting and
choice addition to any community library mystery and thriller novel collection.
A Perilous Conception
Larry Karp
Poisoned Pen Press
6962 E. First Ave., #103, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
9781590589731, $24.95, www.poisonedpenpress.com
A Perilous Conception provides a fine mystery set in 1976 and telling of Dr. Colin Sanford, a
brilliant obstetrician practicing in the Pacific Northwest who resolves to become the first to
produce a baby by in vitro fertilization. Politics, competing scientific investigations, and a
husband's fatal shooting over a birth create a vivid mystery packed with twists and turns of plot
revolving around births, death, and conflict. A satisfying, unusual 'must' for any mystery
collection.
The Needlecraft Shelf
Knits for Nerds
Toni Carr
Andrews & McMeel
1130 Walnut Street
Kansas City, MO 64106-2109
9781449407919 $16.99 www.andrewsmcmeel.com
Knits for Nerds: 30 Projects for Fans of Science Fiction, Comic Books, Fantasy lives up to its
title with step-by-step instructions for handcrafting knitted projects including the red-orange-
yellow "Cunning Scarf" and "Cunning Socks" featured on the "Firefly" science fiction show, to
Padme's battle cape from "Star Wars", to the red-and-black crewman's shirt similar to those of
"Star Trek", to manga-style leg warmers and much more. Full-color photographs and a
supplemental reference section walking beginning knitters through basic knitting abbreviations
and techniques round out this unique crafts guide perfect for anyone interested in creating trendy,
handmade gifts for the science fiction or fantasy fan in their life! Highly recommended.
2 Piece Patchwork
Sandy Petsche
Landauer Corporation
3100 NW 101st Street, Suite A
Urbandale, Iowa 50322
9781935726036, $24.95, www.landauercorp.com
Quilts can prove to be very eye catching creations, and cozy too. "2 Piece Patchwork" is a guide
for quilters who want to create magnificent designs out of simply two pieces in triangles and
squares, as Sandy Petsche and the folks at Maple Hill Quilts present a full color guide with plenty
of inspiration all throughout. For the rookie or veteran quilter, "2 Piece Patchwork" is sure to
give plenty of ideas and what one needs to get started.
Knit Local
Tanis Gray
SixthandSpring Books
161 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1301
New York, NY 10013
9781936096183, $19.95, www.sixth&springbooks.com
KNIT LOCAL: CELEBRATING AMERICA'S HOMEGROWN YARNS offers over thirty knits
made in the U.S. from family-owned companies that grow, spin and dye their yarns in this
country, and pairs company histories and products with a review of the drive towards
home-grown products within the knitting community. Yarns accompany color photos of over
thirty projects along with easy directions on their use, with references on events and companies
listed in the back. Any knitter's collection will benefit from this unusual, specific guide!
Weave Classic Crackle & More
Susan Wilson
Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
4880 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, PA 19310
9780764339400, $34.99, www.schifferbooks.com
Weave Classic Crackle & More focuses on a specific weave structure that teaches how to create
classic crackle. Discussions of design choices, treadling variations, and different challenges
presented by crackle are accompanied by over 200 images illustrating techniques throughout.
Any hand weaver or library catering to them will appreciate this book's specific focus.
Bobbin Quiltin' & Fusin' Fun
Michele Scott
American Quilter's Society
PO Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
9781604600063, $26.95, www.AmericanQuilter.com
Bobbin Quiltin' & Fusin' Fun explores a range of fusing and applique techniques that tells how to
finish quilting projects using fun threads in the bobbin, and is a fine pick for any quilter's
collection seeking finishing touches. Learn how to choose from a range of decorative threads and
yarns and learn to machine quilt from the back with a guide that uses projects to blend fusing and
raw edge applique techniques. Color photos, patterns, and examples assure success!
The Women's Studies Shelf
Sisters in the Faith
Glendyne R. Wergland
University of Massachusetts Press
PO Box 429, Amherst, MA 01004
9781558498631, $24.95, www.umass.edu/umpress
SISTERS IN THE FAITH: SHAKER WOMEN AND THE EQUALITY OF THE SEXES uses
an archive packed with primary documents to support discussions of how and why women joined
the Shakers and how they were perceived by those outside their community. From tasks divided
between men and women to how Shaker communities succeeded in instigating gender equality at
a time when women elsewhere suffered many restrictions, SISTERS IN THE FAITH makes for
an involving survey perfect for college-level women's history collections.
Daughters of the Declaration
Claire Gaudiani and David Burnett
Public Affairs
250 West 57th St. Suite 1321, New York NY 10107
9781610390316, $26.99, www.publicaffairsbooks.com
DAUGHTERS OF THE DECLARATION: HOW WOMEN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS
BUILT THE AMERICAN DREAM documents the contributions of women entrepreneurs who
built 'social profit' in America before others built universities and foundations bearing their
names. Women from the time of the Revolution to the end of the New Deal are documented in a
fine collection discussing their goals, influences, contributions, and unique growth tactics.
History, politics, economics and social issues come together under one cover and provide a fine
survey perfect for any who would gain a sense of women's contributions and influences upon
American ideals.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
Wiccan Shadows
Lori J. Schiele
ImaJinn Books, Inc.
PO Box 74274, Phoenix, AZ 85087
9781610260022, $16.00, www.imajinnbooks.com
The end of the world can put a damper in all the work you've accomplished so far. "Wiccan
Shadows" is the first entry into Lori J. Schiele's The Wiccan Sisterhood series. When the high
priestess disappears, Alex Grisham and her sisters find themselves searching for the truth,
rushing against Samhain, the end of their world. "Wiccan Shadows" is a riveting modern fantasy,
very much worth considering for general fiction collections.
Luthor Huss
Chris Wraight
The Black Library
c/o BL Publishing
1525 Hulse Road, Unit 1
Pt. Pleasant, NJ 08742
9781849701310, $8.99, www.blacklibrary.com
As one crusades for a better future in the present, they cannot forget the past as it was left behind.
"Luthor Huss" follows the warrior priest of Sigmar as he works with a witch hunter to find the
source of the undead plaguing the empire. Creating a certain bond, Huss realizes he cannot run
away from what he left behind, and must face it head on, for the good of himself, and for the
good of the empire. "Luthor Huss" is a fine addition to any fantasy collection, a worthy
expansion of the Warhammer universe.
Gem of a Ghost
Sue Ann Jaffarian
Midnight Ink
2143 Wooddale Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125-2989
9780738713816, $14.95, www.midnightbooks.com
Generations and death are nothing for family. "Gem of a Ghost" follows Emma Whitecastle as
she finds that the ghosts that plague Joanna Reid can only be dealt with by her. With the help of a
specter of her centuries old grandmother, Granny Apples, Emma rises to the call reluctantly, and
mediate peace between the realms of the living and dead. "Gem of a Ghost" is a fine pick for fans
of mystery and quirky ghost stories.
Tribulations
Ken Shufelot
Tor
c/o Tor/Forge Books
175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010
9780765365583, $7.99, www.tor-forge.com
TRIBULATIONS begins with a bang: an asteroid storm has obliterated Earth, and Billy and
Linda West have built enough space-going arks to save a number of humans who roam the
universe searching for a new home. Billy attempts to exceed the speed of light, damages his ship,
and winds up drifting alone near a mysterious planet. Strong characters and plot make for a
fast-paced survival story with many twists and turns making TRIBULATIONS a fine pick for any
science fiction holding.
The Hunting/Fishing Shelf
Hatch Guide For Upper Midwest Streams
Ann R. Miller
Frank Amato Publications
PO Box 82112
Portland, OR 97282
9781571884817 $29.95 www.amatobooks.com
Part of the user-friendly "Hatch Guide" series, Hatch Guide For Upper Midwest Streams is a
pocket-sized identification guide to the water and stream insects of the Upper Midwest area,
featuring a full-color photograph of each insect and a brief description of its behavior and life
cycle. The primary purpose of Hatch Guide For Upper Midwest Streams is to aid fishermen in
crafting more lifelike (and therefore more successful) lures for fly fishing, through firsthand
knowledge of the creatures that the lures are meant to imitate, amateur entymologists and any
others seeking to better understand and identify insects of the region will also find it this guide
practical and effective. A brief list of recommended fly patterns to imitate various different
nymphs, as well as a glossary, index, and hatch chart round out this handy book especially
recommended for dedicated fishermen.
Fishes of the Central United States
Joseph R. Tomelleri & Mark E. Eberle
University Press of Kansas
2501 West 15th Street
Lawrence, KS 66049
9780700618163, $24.95, www.kansaspress.ku.edu
Countless fish inhabit the rivers and lakes, numerous even when the focus is firmly on the center.
"Fishes of the Central United States" is a fishing reference and identification guide from
fishermen and naturalists Joseph Tomelleri and Mark E. Eberle, as they provide an informative
and comprehensive guide to the many species of fish throughout, complete with full color
drawings of hundreds of fish. A comprehensive reference of vital use to anyone who works with
Central United States waterways, "Fishes of the Central United States" is a strong and much
recommended pick not to be overlooked.
Connecticut
Ron Merly
Wilderness Adventures Press
45 Buckskin Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
9781932098891, $29.95, www.store.wildadvpress.com
Some of the best fishing in New England is to be had in Connecticut. "Flyfisher Guide to
Connecticut" is a guide to the countless creeks and rivers all over the state and where to go to
find the best of fishing. With countless maps as well as guides to the major fishing shops
throughout the region and other facilities of interest, for anyone fishing in Connecticut, as a
fishing vacation or simply as a fisherman living in the state. "Flyfisher Guide to Connecticut" is
not to be missed for the fishing enthusiast.
The Art of Tying the Bass Fly
Skip Morris
Frank Amato Publications
PO Box 82112
Portland, OR 97282
9781571884848, $26.95, www.amatobooks.com
What appears to be a goofy bauble to the untrained eye may be a fisherman's secret to success.
"The Art of Tying the Bass Fly" is a guide to creating these lures to bring fish closer to one's trap,
to increase the amount of fish they can capture, to make their trip more fruitful. With lures for the
many type of bass as well as countless designs with their own uses, "The Art of Tying the Bass
Fly" is a full color guide with step by step instructions, to considered by any enthusiastic bass
fisherman.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
Wisdom By The Week
Naftali Rothenberg
The Yeshiva University Press
c/o KTAV Publishing House
930 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306-6316
9781602801998, $39.50, www.ktav.com
A 693-page compendium of expert commentary and analysis by leading authorities, writers and
artists which have been knowledgeably compiled and deftly edited by Naftali Rothenberg (Senior
Research Fellow and Chaire of Jewish Culture and identity, Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, Israel),
"Wisdom by the Week: The Weekly Torah Portion as Inspiration for Thought and Creativity"
introduces insightful, inspired, and inspiring perspectives on fifty-four weekly individual Torah
readings that will prove of inestimable value for scholars and non-specialist general readers alike.
Beginning with an informed and informative introduction by Professor Rothenberg, "Wisdom by
the Week: The Weekly Torah Portion as Inspiration for Thought and Creativity" is enhanced with
the inclusion of a section of succinct biographies of Talmud authorities and a list of contributing
commentary authors. "Wisdom by the Week: The Weekly Torah Portion as Inspiration for
Thought and Creativity" is a model of scholarship and is to be very strongly recommended for
personal and academic library Judaic Studies collections and supplemental reading lists.
Kosher Jesus
Shmuley Boteach
Gefen Books
11 Edison Place
Springfield, NJ 07081
9789652295781, $26.00, www.gefenpublishing.com
Jesus was undeniably a Jew, but what does that mean to those who remain followers of that
faith? "Kosher Jesus" is a Jewish discussion of Jesus Christ from Jewish thinker Rabbi Shmuley
Boteach, who discusses the figure of Jesus of Nazareth has historically and philosophically had
on the Jewish faith. Looking at both historical and Christian writings, Rabbi Boteach offers many
fascinating ideas, including a refutation of the legend of Jews being responsible for the death of
Jesus. "Kosher Jesus" is a strong addition to Judaic Studies and general religious collections,
highly recommended.
The Self-Help Shelf
Echoes of Perennial Wisdom
Frithjof Schuon
World Wisdom
1501 East Hillside Drive
Bloomington, IN 47401
9781936597000, $16.95, www.worldwisdom.com
Wisdom knows no time and knows no language. "Echoes of Perennial Wisdom" is a fine volume
of spiritual and philosophical writings from Frithjof Schuon who walks readers through the many
aspects of our lives and tries to offer something simple and that would unite us all with its
philosophy. A sage read from a student of life and religion, "Echoes of Perennial Wisdom" is an
excellent addition to any self-help and philosophy collection, highly recommended.
Emotional Equations
Chip Conley
The Free Press
c/o Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
9781451607253, $24.00, www.simonsays.com
Understanding our emotions can be harder than any math problem, but a bit of math can help us
try to get ahead of it all. "Emotional Equations: Simple Truths for Creating Happiness + Success"
is an inspirational read from Chip Conley as he tries to guide readers through the ins and outs of
dealing with one's emotions, by placing food for thought in equations of how we come to certain
feelings that we all face throughout our life. To finding the root of experience to the dividends of
happiness, "Emotional Equations" proves to be a uniquely thoughtful read that should prove a
highly thoughtful read.
Source
Joseph Jaworski
Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc.
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 650
San Francisco, CA 94104-2916
9781576759042, $26.95, www.bkconnection.com
The potential for greatness resides in us all. "Source: The Inner Path of Knowledge Creation"
discusses leadership of the soul, as Joseph Jaworski as he encourages those charged with the
importance of leadership to look inside themselves and find the sources of inspiration.
Encouraging readers to think and keep their mind and hearts open to the world, he offers
anecdotes of crossing with many thinkers and individuals in order to gain the power of visionary
leadership. "Source" is a strongly recommended pick for community and library collections
focused on business, inspiration, and leadership.
The Relationship Shelf
Two Plus Two
Geoffrey L. Greif & Kathleen Holtz Deal
Routledge
270 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
9780414879279, $21.95, www.routledge.com
A healthy couple takes everything about their partner, including their friends. "Two Plus Two:
Couples and Their Couple Friendships" discusses the concept of friendship between two couples
and the impacts it can have on all involved, through decades of life and dealing with the natural
progression of marriages. Aimed at both couples and therapists, Geoffrey L. Greif & Kathleen
Holtz bring a fascinating read with many ideas on the impact of longtime friendship between
many, making "Two Plus Two" an excellent and can't miss pick.
Stop Calling him Honey...
Maggie Arana & Julienne Davis
Health Communications, Inc.
3201 S.W. 15th Street
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442-8190
9780757315312, $14.95, www.hcibooks.com
Sex is the glue that can keep a marriage together for decades. "Stop Calling him Honey..and Start
Having Sex!' is a guide for renewing passions and keeping the fires going all throughout the
marriage. From avoiding the pitfalls that allow one to turn monogamy into a grind. With plenty
of practical advice to keep the chemistry alive, "Stop Calling him Honey" is a powerful and much
recommended read for anyone who thinks the lust is falling out of their love.
52 Things Wives Need from Their Husband
Jay Payleitner
Harvest House Publishers
990 Owen Loop North
Eugene, Oregon 97402-9173
9780736944717, $12.99, www.harvesthousepublishers.com
Relationships are a two way thing. "52 Things Wives Need From Their Husbands: What
Husbands Can Do to Build a Stronger Marriage" is a faith driven guide to relationships from Jay
Payleitner as he advises readers on how to build a stronger relationship, by staying true to each
other, keeping the love known, and remembering that she's more than a housewife or mother. "52
Things Wives Need from Their Husbands" is a choice read for any Christian husband who wants
to keep joy in marriage.
30 Ways to Better Days
Caird
New Road
c/o Smith Publicity (publicity)
1930 E. Marlton Pike, Suite I-46, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
9780987700209, $19.95, www.newroadcoaching.com
It may feel as such at the time, but the end of a relationship isn't the end of the world. "30 Ways
to Better Days: How to Rally After You've Been Dumped" is a guide to the rebound for those
who have had a relationship ended on them, and want to set themselves back down on the right
path to relationship success. From conquering anger and avoiding bad habits, "30 Ways to Better
Days" is a choice pick for the recently dating or as a gift, much recommended reading.
The Law/Justice Shelf
The Sky's The Limit
Lise Pearlman
Regent Press
2747 Regent Street, Berkeley, CA 94705
9781587902208, $29.95, www.regentpress.net
Racism is ingrained in America's birth, and it has been a long fight against it ever since. "The
Sky's the Limit: People v. Newton: The Real Trial of the 20th Century" discusses the
revolutionary implications of this case, where a Black Panther revolutionary leader was put on
trial for the involvement with the crimes levied against the group. Former Judge Lise Pearlman
argues that this court case lead the way in the Civil Rights movement, and allowed America to
eventually elect its first non-white president. "The Sky's the Limit" is a fascinating look at this
very important court case of the twentieth century.
After We're Gone
Duane Ruth-Heffelbower
Mennonite Publishing Network
616 Walnut Avenue
Scottdale, PA 15683
9780836195651, $8.99, www.mpn.net
Estate planning can often prove a legal nightmare. "After We're Gone: a Christian Perspective on
Estate and Life Planning for Families That Include a Dependent Member with a Disability" a
Christian community guide to approaching estate planning from Duane Ruth-Heffelbower as he
provides a comprehensive legal and spiritual advice for best dealing with this issue to avoid
future legal struggles. "After We're Gone" is a strong pick for any Christian family for whom
estate planning will prove to be a vital challenge.
Advocacy to Zealousness
Kelly Lynn Anders
Carolina Academic Press
700 Kent Street
Durham, NC 27701
9781594607981, $28.00, www.cap-press.com
Hollywood isn't the best teacher on most things, but there is still much to be learned from it all.
"Advocacy to Zealousness: Learning Lawyering Skills from Classic Films" discusses what can be
learned from legal dramas and thrillers about the act of law, the values and skills that care
demonstrated and how they can be executed in reality. "Advocacy to Zealousness" is a strongly
recommended pick for those who want to understand the passion needed to succeed as a
lawyer.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
Antiques & Collectibles
Eric Bradley
Krause Publications
c/o F+W Media
4700 East Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236
9781440216954, $21.99, www.krausebooks.com
Some treasures last forever. "Antiques & Collectibles: 2012 Price Guide" is a comprehensive
reference from Eric Bradley, as he compiles the resource that covers almost any sort of
collectible and relic of the past, from pottery to furniture to vintage toys, comic books and so
much more. In full color with price quotes and much more, "Antiques & Collectibles" is a fine
collection that shouldn't be overlooked by any enthusiastic collector who wants to know the
numbers behind their hobby.
The Hobby Shelf
Basic Model Railroad Benchwork
Jeff Wilson
Kalmbach Publishing Company
21027 Crossroads Circle
Waukesha, WI 53186
9780890248362, $19.95, www.kalmbachbooks.com
The best model railroads need a good foundation. "Basic Model Railroad Benchwork" is a guide
for those who want to create a solid base for their model railroad plans, as Jeff Wilson guides
readers through how to properly construct the many bits of the foundation from making a good
plan to laying the finishing touches. With full color photography throughout demonstrating the
processes, "Basic Model Railroad Benchwork" is a must for anyone who wants the make the
whole project a do-it-yourself endeavor.
The Wine Shelf
The Wine Slinger Chronicles
Russell D. Kane
Texas Tech University Press
PO Box 41037
Lubbock, TX 79409-1037
9780896727380, $29.95, www.ttupress.org
In pursuit of that greater flavor often propels many wine enthusiasts forward. "The Wine Slinger
Chronicles: Texas on the Vine" follows Russell Kane in his Texas wine country endeavors,
creating a worldwide bold style that only Texas can be known for. A unique spin into the wine
culture with plenty of memoir that will entertain anyone with a love of wine culture, "The Wine
Slinger Chronicles" is an excellent and entertaining pick, not to be overlooked.
The Jobs/Careers Shelf
Now Hiring Criminal Justice Professionals
June Werdlow Rogers, Ph.D.
Cable Publishing
14090 E. Keinenen Rd.
Brule, WI 54820
9781934980538 $17.95 www.cablepublishing.com
Although intended especially for those in search of employment in the criminal justice position,
Now Hiring Criminal Justice Professionals: An Insider's Tips for Seizing the Ethical Edge is
packed with invaluable tips, tricks, and techniques for job-seekers of all backgrounds and career
goals. Chapters cover how to evaluate whether one is personally suited to work in the criminal
justice system (individuals with an urge to gossip and the inability to keep secrets should pursue
another field), the perils of effectively indissoluble electronic communications (almost any phone
text, email, or embarrassing photo posted online can be dug up to scuttle one's career, and doing
a Google search on prospective applicants is routine for today's employers), the importance of
maintaining and even improving one's skill sets after landing the job, and much more. "Life
Application Exercises" such as "Think about what others will say about your character when you
retire" pepper this accessible, user-friendly career-preparation guide.
The Autism Shelf
Intimate Relationships And Sexual Health
Catherine Davies & Melissa Dubie
AAPC Publishing
PO Box 23173, Overland Park, KS 66283-0173
www.aapcpublishing.net
9781934575888, $27.95, www.amazon.com
A good sex education program is more than just 'the plumbing'. It must also incorporate
awareness of the emotional component of human sexual relations, as well as health aspects and
reproductive consequences. The collaborative work of academicians and educational consultants
at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at the Indiana University, Catherine Davies and
Melissa Dubie have produced "Intimate Relationships and Sexual Health: A Curriculum for
Teaching Adolescents/Adults with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other
Social Challenges", a 400-page compendium that provides a sound and comprehensive basis for
a curriculum specifically designed for the autism community of adolescents and young adults.
Ideal for lesson plan development and presentation, "Intimate Relationships And Sexual Health"
is enhanced with the inclusion of a CD with a wealth of easily printed out forms in a pdf format,
making this a highly recommended, 'user friendly', and indispensable addition to professional and
academic library instructional reference collections.
The Interior Design Shelf
Bookshelf
Alex Johnson
Thames & Hudson, Inc.
500 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY 10110-0017
www.thamesandhudsonusa.com
9780500516140, $24.95, www.amazon.com
Especially and particularly recommended to anyone whose ideas of interior decoration and
design include rooms of bookshelves brimming over with their life-time collections will want to
browse the pages of Alex Johnson's "Bookshelf". This 272-page compendium showcases a
wealth of bookshelf elements and designs superbly illustrated with 305 full color photographs.
Any true bibliophile will tell you that a book shelf is far more than just a shelf upon which to
stack books. It is (or at least very well could be) a work of art combining efficiency with
aesthetics and as much a work of art as any painting, sculpture, or architectural nicety. The
showcased shelves comprising "Bookshelf" are deftly grouped into six sections: Single Shelves;
Bookshelf Furniture; Unusual Bookshelves; Bookshelves As Art; Outside The Box; and Bijou
Bookshelves. If you've every wanted to make your own bookshelves, then beginning by browsing
the fascinating and down-right inspiring examples that Alex Johnson has sought out and presents
in the pages of "Bookshelf"!
Best of 500 Contemporary Interiors
Wim Pauwels
Beta-Plus
Termuninck 3, B-7850 Enghien, Belgium
info@betaplus.com
9789089440921, $99.50, www.amazon.com www.betaplus.com
Ably compiled by interior style writer of the outstanding Beta-Plus Home series, Wim Pauwels,
"Best of 500 Contemporary Interiors" is a 526-page, tri-lingual (English/French/Dutch)
compendium showcasing five hundred impressively diverse interior designs. Organized into
sections devoted to Entrance Halls; Sitting Rooms; Dining Rooms; Kitchens; Bathrooms;
Bedrooms; Spaces for Relaxation; and Spaces for Work; each full color photograph is
accompanied by a web site address so that it can be pursued by the interested reader to greater
length. Perfect for browsing by anyone seeking ideas for their own interior design ideas and
adaptations, "Best of 500 Contemporary Interiors" enhanced with the inclusion of a
comprehensive Index, making it highly recommended for professional architects and interior
designers, community and academic library Interior Design reference collections, as well as non-
professional general readers with an interest in contemporary interior design.
The Fashion Shelf
A Front Row Seat
Kirstin Sinclair
ACC Editions
c/o National Book Network
4270 Boston Way, Suite 200
Lanham, MD 20706
www.nbnbooks.com
9781851496617, $49.95, www.amazon.com
In "A Front Row Seat", fashion photographer Kirstin Sinclair has compiled a superbly illustrated,
304-page compendium of full color photographs showcasing seven years worth of her work at
major fashion shows. In addition to a generous sampling of high fashion garments, her
photographs also showcase the people most embedded in the world of high fashion including the
designers, the models, the make-up and other behind-the-scenes people. A perfect and very
highly recommended browse for anyone with an interest in the complex and ever-evolving world
of high fashion, "A Front Row Seat" lays out that world both on, in front of, and in back of the
runway.
The Wisconsin Shelf
The Round Barn
Jacqueline Dougan Jackson
Beloit College Press
700 College Street, Beloit, WI 53511-5595
9781884941184, $29.95, www.roundbarnstories.com
Farms form a foundation of a nation, and the plights of farmers a hundred years ago can ring true
even today. "The Round Barn: A Biography of an American Farm" tells the story of the Dougan
Farms in the early twentieth century and the people who strove to keep their farm alive in the
coming times of uncertainty. With good humor and frank recollection, "The Round Barn" is an
excellent study of American history on the family level and what has become of it.
The Friday Talks
Steve Fleming
Little Creek Press
5341 Sunny Ridge Road, Mineral Point, WI 53565
9780982802380, $14.00, www.littlecreekpress.com
Friendship is a wonderful teaching tool. "The Friday Talks: One Teacher's Legacy" is a
thoughtful memoir from Steve Fleming as he reflects on being a teacher in Jump River,
Wisconsin. He states the most important lessons taught were those founded by bonds with his
students and discussions with them, sharing his life stories and generally sharing life's
discussions. "The Friday Talks" is an intriguing and much recommended pick for education and
memoir collections.
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
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