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Wisconsin's Flying Trees in World War II
Sara Witter Connor
The History Press
645 Meeting Street, Suite 200
Charleston, SC 29403
9781626193505 $24.99 www.historypress.net
Wisconsin's Flying Trees in World War II is a historical examination of one of Wisconsin's
valuable roles serving the nation in World War II. The Badger State was a forest-rich resource
during that era, and its trees provided the critical material to create aircraft in the Allied aerial
campaign - aircraft such as CG-4A battle-ready gliders, known for their stealth and silence,
which brought the 82nd and 101st Airborne into the European Theater as needed. Wisconsin's
Flying Trees in World War II tells the true stories of the pilots, inventors, factory workers, and
the U.S. Forest Products Laboratory, who all pushed themselves to help win a world war with
paper, wood, and glue. Highly recommended, especially for Wisconsin history shelves!
Virgil's Aeneid In Modern Verse
Howard Felperin
AuthorHouse
1663 Liberty Drive, Suite 200
Bloomington, IN 47403-5161
www.authorhouse.com
9781491878194, $42.65, www.amazon.com
The Aeneid is a Latin epic poem, written by Virgil between 29 and 19 BC, and tells the legendary
story of Aeneas, a Trojan who traveled to Italy, where he became the ancestor of the Romans. It
is composed of 9,896 lines in dactylic hexameter. The first six of the poem's twelve books tell the
story of Aeneas' wanderings from Troy to Italy, and the poem's second half tells of the Trojans'
ultimately victorious war upon the Latins, under whose name Aeneas and his Trojan followers
are destined to be subsumed. The hero Aeneas was already known to Greco-Roman legend and
myth, having been a character in the Iliad, composed in the 8th century BC. Virgil took the
disconnected tales of Aeneas' wanderings, his vague association with the foundation of Rome
and a personage of no fixed characteristics other than a scrupulous piety, and fashioned this into
a compelling founding myth or national epic that at once tied Rome to the legends of Troy,
explained the Punic wars, glorified traditional Roman virtues and legitimized the Julio-Claudian
dynasty as descendants of the founders, heroes and gods of Rome and Troy. "Virgil's Aeneid In
Modern Verse" by Howard Felperin is an impressive presented, thoroughly 'reader friendly', 504
page compendium offering an engaging translation into modern English, and one that will make
this epic Latin poem accessible to a whole new generation of appreciative readers. "Virgil's
Aeneid In Modern Verse" is especially recommended for student reading lists and community
library collections.
Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette, sixth edition
Anna Post & Lizzie Post
William Morrow & Company
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
www.williammorrow.com
9780062326102, $29.99, www.harpercollins.com
The sixth updated edition of Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette brings Emily Post into the modern
world and is written by her great-great-granddaughters, who offer insights on everything from
traditions of the past to modern times. A new chapter on photography covers digital photography
while sections on invitations, planning for gay marriage and civil unions, and a new chapter on
the perspectives of the main wedding participants from the happy couple to their parents provides
a fine survey of etiquette surrounding technology and changed family structures. It's a 'must' for
any interested in the latest wedding 'dos and don'ts'.
Program Evaluation in Practice, second edition
Dean T. Spaulding
Jossey-Bass
c/o Wiley Trade Publishing Group
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9781118345825, $65.00, www.josseybass.com
The second updated edition of Program Evaluation in Practice: Core Concepts and Examples for
Discussion and Analysis covers all the basics of program evaluation, relying on case studies to
reveal real-world issues involved in an evaluation report. Businesses, educators, and any who use
such reports will find this packed with examples of evaluation projects, with chapters considering
the basics of collecting, analyzing and writing up data into reports. A new chapter on
objectives-based evaluation processes and a new section covering ethics in program evaluation
rounds out updates that include more details and descriptions for each case, making this a 'must'
reference for business, educators and other readers relying on program evaluation processes.
The Art Shelf
The Big Book of the Human Figure
Gabriel Martin Roig
Barron's
250 Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788
9781438003436, $22.99, www.barronseduc.com
The Big Book of the Human Figure provides a fine survey of how artists represent the human
body, and offers a step-by-step instructional drawing guide to the human figure that takes into
account anatomy, lighting, and how color works with artist drawings to reveal the human figure's
nuances. From paintings in full color to sketches, illustration is packed into the program and
leaves nothing to guesswork. The photos focusing on drawing methods are specific and close-up
- and very clear, making this a 'must' for any illustrator's toolbox.
Rings
Diana Scarisbrick
Thames & Hudson Inc.
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110-0017
9780500291122, $34.95, www.thameandhudsonusa.com
RINGS: JEWELRY OF POWER, LOVE AND LOYALTY appears in paperback to offer
collections a fine guide to the art, creation, symbolism and significance of jewelry, is arranged
thematically rather than chronologically, and provides hundreds of historical examples of rings
and their significance. From those associated with famous people to decorative rings and rings as
depicted in artwork through the ages, this provides an artistic, literary and social survey of rings
and their meaning, from ancient Greek and Roman to modern times. The rings displayed in color
come from museums and private collections alike, especially that of the gem dealer Benjamin
Zucker: the result is an outstanding survey highly recommended for any interested in jewelry in
general and rings in particular.
The Theatre/Cinema Shelf
Guillermo Del Toro Cabinet of Curiosities
Guillermo del Toro and Marc Scott Zicree
HarperDesign
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
9780062082848, $60.00, www.harperdesignbooks.com
Guillermo Del Toro Cabinet of Curiosities: My Notebooks, Collections, and Other Obsessions
comes from a Hollywood visionary who for two decades offered classics such as Cronos and
Pacific Rim and winning productions such as Hellboy. While he's earned much acclaim in the
film industry, this book is a lavish illustrated collection of his notes, drawings, private journals
and filmmaking diaries with rare glimpses into the art, characters and mind of a film artist. It
could have been reviewed in our 'Film and Stage' section, but it's featured here for its
wider-ranging appeal to any arts collection, offering vivid reproductions of del Toro's lovely
illustrated notebooks. No fan of del Toro's artistry should be without this vivid collection
documenting his mind and art.
The Photography Shelf
Road to Seeing
Dan Winters
New Riders
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300
Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
www.newriders.com
9780321886392, $79.99, www.amazon.com
"Road To Seeing" is a massively impressive, 696 page compendium comprised of award winning
photojournalist Dan Winter's black-and-white, duotone, and full color photographs. The images
are enhanced with Winter's own accompanying and informative commentary, including
observations concerning key moments in his career as a photographer and including both
personal photographic projects and his portraiture work. Superbly documented and with flawless
reproduction values, "Road To Seeing" should be considered a "must" for all who aspiring to
become professional photographers themselves, as well as providing keen insights into the life
and work of master photographer Dan Winters himself. Simply stated, "Road To Seeing" is an
important and highly recommended contribution to personal, professional, and academic library
Photography Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Images From The Arsenal Of Democracy
Charles K. Hyde
Painted Turtle
c/o Wayne State University Press
4809 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201-1309
http://wsupress.wayne.edu
9780814339817, $34.99, www.amazon.com
Compiled with informative captions by Charles K. Hyde, "Images From The Arsenal Of
Democracy" is a 312 page compendium of almost three hundred black-and-white period
photographs of World War II era Detroit factory workers and assembly lines creating the
machines of war for America's military. Organized thematically, the chapters comprising these
historic and photographically documented years of 1940-1945, include: "Preparing for War
before Pearl Harbor"; "Planning Defense Production after Pearl Harbor"; "Aircraft Engines and
Propellers"; "Aircraft Components and Complete Aircraft"; "Tanks and Other Armored
Vehicles"; "Jeeps, Trucks, and Amphibious Vehicles"; "Guns, Shells, Bullets, and Other War
Goods"; "The New Workers"; and "Celebrating the Production Achievements." An impressive,
unique, and documented body of work, "Images From The Arsenal Of Democracy" is very highly
recommended as a core addition to 20th Century American Photography and 20th Century
American History reference collections and supplemental reading lists. It should be noted that
"Images From The Arsenal Of Democracy" is also available in a Kindle edition ($24.99).
Our Beautiful, Fragile World
Peter Essick
Rocky Nook
802 East Cota Street, 3rd Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
9781937538347, $34.95, www.rockynook.com
Our Beautiful, Fragile World features the beautiful nature and environmental photos of Peter
Essick and is a fine addition to both photography and natural history holdings alike. This isn't just
a photograph collection, however: each photo is accompanied by an in-depth account of the
challenges involved in taking the picture, the journey through wilderness to get the shot, and the
natural history of the area. And these aren't ordinary places in the world, either: the author has
over twenty-five years' experience traveling to some of the most remote regions in the world
photographing them for National Geographic articles. His is simply a gorgeous presentation
capturing the sights and experience of these visits: highly recommended for any looking for a
combination of nature and photography.
The Autism Shelf
Finding Lina
Helena Hjalmarsson
Skyhorse Publishing
307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018
9781620875957, $24.95, www.skyhorsepublishing.com
FINDING LINDA: A MOTHER'S JOURNEY FROM AUTISM TO HOPE provides a powerful
account of a mother's journey as her daughter descends into autism at the age of three. Lina's
autism began as a seizure and evolved to the loss of her ability to play, use language, or control
impulses. This book charts the struggle and isolation of parents who find themselves caring for a
disabled child after years of acquaintance with a healthy child, and provides a powerful account
of treatment options, special schools, and efforts that ultimately resulted in no big revelations
about autism, but a story other parents can use to create new meaning in their lives and in their
child's life. The approach is gripping!
The Political Science Shelf
The Presidency And Political Science, second edition
Raymond Tatalovich & Steven E. Schier
M.E. Sharpe, Inc.
80 Business Park Drive, Armonk, NY 10504
www.mesharpe.com
9780765642288, $32.95, www.amazon.com
The collaborative work of Raymond Tatalovich (Professor of Political Science, Loyola
University, Chicago, Illinois) and Steven E. Schier (Dorthy H. and Edward C. Congdon professor
of Political Science, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota), now available in a newly revised
and updated second edition, "The Presidency and Political Science: Paradigms of Presidential
Power from the Founding to the Present" is a 336 page compendium providing an historical and
analytical overview and perspective on the evolution of presidential authority. A work of seminal
and documented scholarship, "The Presidency And Political Science" begins with an informed
and informative Foreword (The End of Presidential Power) and Introduction (Exploring the
Scope of Presidential Power), and is then organized into three major sections: The Origins of
Constitutionalism; Progressivism and the Critics; The Empirical Presidency. Of special note is
the authors concluding commentary 'The Empirical Presidency and Presidential Power'. An
invaluable and highly recommended contribution to the field of American political science, it
should be noted that "The Presidency And Political Science" is also available in a hardcover
edition (9780765642271, $74.95).
The Legislative Legacy Of Edward M. Kennedy
Craig A. Horowitz
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
www.mcfarlandpub.com
9780786478736, $35.00, www.amazon.com
Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 - August 25, 2009) was the senior United
States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party. He was the second
most senior member of the Senate when he died and was the fourth-longest-serving senator in
United States history, having served there for almost 47 years. Ted Kennedy entered the Senate
in a November 1962 special election to fill the seat once held by his brother John. He was elected
to a full six-year term in 1964 and was reelected seven more times before his death. "The
Legislative Legacy of Edward M. Kennedy: Eleven Milestones in Pursuit of Social Justice,
1965-2007" is a 232 page compendium by Craig A. Horowitz that provides an historical and
analytical overview of ten major pieces of legislation that Senator Kennedy supported --
including legislatively unintended consequences when Kennedy sought to promote social and
governmental reforms, including those dealing with racial and gender discrimination.
Informative, deftly written, soundly analytical, insightful, "The Legislative Legacy of Edward M.
Kennedy: Eleven Milestones in Pursuit of Social Justice, 1965-2007" is very highly
recommended reading and an invaluable contribution to academic library American Political
Science reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
The Myth of the Democratic Peacekeeper
Arturo C. Sotomayor
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218-4363
97814214112139, $39.95, www.press.jhu.edu
The Myth of the Democratic Peacekeeper: Civil-Military Relations and the United Nations is
recommended for any college-level collection strong in international relations and re-evaluates
how the U.N. peacekeeping missions reform or fail to reach their members. Chapters discuss the
origins, perspectives and approaches of the UN's peacekeepers, and maintain that democratic
practices aren't just absorbed by example. It studies a decade of research in different nations
around the world with peacekeeping forces at work to consider civil-military relations and how
armed forces are impacted and changed by peacekeeper efforts. The result is a solid assessment
recommended for military and political science holdings alike.
The Upside of Down
Charles Kenny
Basic Books
c/o Perseus Books Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
www.perseusbooksgroup.com
9780465064731, $26.99, www.basicbooks.com
The Upside of Down: Why the Rise of the Rest of Good for the West comes from a former
World Bank economist and provides an optimistic view of America's changing role in the world,
arguing that America's not in decline but that it's falling status is instead a result of the rise of
other countries. His book considers this rise from India and China to Africa and Latin American
nations, arguing that no longer being Top Dog might actually be in America's best interest. From
the value of increased choices and its beneficial influence on the American economy to new
opportunities for investments around the world, The Upside of Down charts different courses and
different opportunities inherent in the development of a better world, and is a top pick for any
interested in global interactions, politics and economics.
The Technology Shelf
Artech House
685 Canton Street, Norwood, MA 02062
www.artechhouse.com
Aldo Petosa's FREQUENCY-AGILE ANTENNAS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
(9781608077687, $139.00) is a 'must' reference for any college-level collection strong in wireless
communications engineering, and discusses the present and future capabilities and applications
of frequency-agile antennas. From how they are evaluated and used to achieving tunability and
examples of designs, this focus is on FAAs for wireless mobile communications and applications
that range from laptops to machine-to-machine communications. Packed with charts, graphs, and
technical discussions of everything from tuning techniques to integrated devices, this is a 'must'
for any electrical and antenna engineering collection. Rick Sturdivant's MICROWAVE AND
MILLIMETER-WAVE ELECTRONIC PACKAGING (9781608076970, $149.00) covers the
basics of packaging electronic components at microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies and is
a pick for electronics engineering collections where electronic packaging is the topic. Packaging
issues unique to these frequencies are analyzed for how they can be tailored to better designs,
with chapters arranged by logical groups and holding examples from real-world applications. The
second updated edition of BAYESIAN MULTIPLE TARGET TRACKING by Lawrence D.
Stone, et.al. (9781608075539, $159.00) represents a key revision from its initial 1999
appearance, and reflects many changes in the multiple target tracking field. The focus here is on
multiple target tracking as a Bayesian inference problem, with theories of single and multiple
target tracking and ratio detection accompanying discussions of particle filters. Examples using
these filters and accompanied by supportive math and statistics make for an in-depth technical
reference no engineering library should be without.
The Sports Shelf
Media Relations In Sport, fourth edition
Brad Schultz, Philip H. Caskey, Craig Esherick
Fitness Information Technology
West Virginia University
262 Coliseum, WVU-PE, PO Box 6116
Morgantown, WV 26506-6116
www.fitinfotech.com www.fitpublishing.com
9781935412946, $69.00, www.amazon.com
Professional and amateur organized sports are big business and like all economic enterprises
have strong media requirement to insure financial success. Now in a completely updated and
significantly expanded fourth edition, "Media Relations In Sport" is a 312 page compendium
compiled and written by the team of Brad Schultz (Associate Professor, School of Journalism
and New Media, University of Mississippi), Philip H. Caskey (Social Studies Educator,
University High School, Morgantown, West Virginia), and Craig Esherick (Assistant Professor,
School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism, George mason University) that provides a complete
and comprehensive introduction to all the elements of media relations with respect to sports.
Individual chapters address print media, broadcast media, social media and technology, sports
information specialists, developing interviewing skills, developing writing skills, creating
promotional guides, event management, publicity crisis management, global sports media
relations, law and ethics. Enhanced with extensive references and a comprehensive index,
"Media Relations In Sport" is an ideal text book for college and university curriculums, and
should be considered an invaluable reference for anyone engaging in any form of media with
respect to sports reporting, sports team advocacy, and sports franchise promotion.
Sponsorship For Sport Managers
John L. Crompton
Fitness Information Technology
West Virginia University
262 Coliseum, WVU-PE, PO Box 6116
Morgantown, WV 26506-6116
www.fitpublishing.com
9781935412540, $72.00, www.amazon.com
A sponsor is a person or organization that pays the cost of an activity or event (such as a radio or
television program, sports event, concert, etc.) in return for the right to advertise during the
activity or event; a person or organization that gives someone money for participating in a charity
event (such as a walk or race); an organization that gives money to an athlete for training,
clothes, equipment, etc., in return for the right to use the athlete for advertising. Financial
sponsorships is a critically important revenue source for athletes, sports teams, and sports
franchises and therefore a major task for the managers of those athletes, sports teams, and sport
franchises. It is also a typically neglected subject in collegiate and university physical education
curriculums. That's why John L. Crompton's "Sponsorship for Sport Managers" will prove to be
an invaluable instructional guide and manual to understanding how companies use sponsorships
in their marketing programs and publicity campaigns, how to be effectively responsive to the
needs of a sponsor, setting appropriate fees for sponsor participation, and how to determine
sponsor solicitation and utilization effectiveness. Practical, 'real-world' oriented, superbly
organized and presented, "Sponsorship for Sport Managers" should be considered mandatory
reading for anyone charged with a managerial responsibility in sports and would make an
excellent addition to personal, professional, academic, corporate, and sports franchise reference
libraries.
Human Kinetics
PO Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61820-5076
www.humankinetics.com
Jeffrey M. Willardson, Editor's DEVELOPING THE CORE (9780736095495, $19.95) is an
excellent guide for athletes and covers a topic any athlete can appreciate: how to develop a
strong, well-conditioned core. It comes from the National Strength and Conditioning Association
which provides writings by 17 of the top sports trainers in the nation, reflects the latest sports
science insights, and profiles over seventy of the most effective exercise routines for developing
one's core. Black and white photos for every exercise provides clear step-by-step insights to
accompany specifics on how to achieve goals, making this a powerful 'must' for any physical
education or athletic reference collection. Women who seek a training system unique to their
needs will find Dean Hodgkin and Caroline Pearce's BETTER BODY WORKOUTS FOR
WOMEN (9781450432764, $19.95) packs in the latest science and insights on new routines for
weight loss and athletics, and represent the authors' combined expertise in helping women train.
Chapters cover key information for would-be and professional athletes and offer specific
exercises, programs and strategies proven to work. With its fine full-color illustrations and easy
detailed directions, this is a 'must' for any female athlete.
The Computer Shelf
Sams Teach Yourself HTML and CSS in 24 Hours, ninth edition
Julie C. Meloni
Sams
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
www.mcp.com
9780672336140, $34.99, www.informit.com/sams
Sams Teach Yourself HTML and CSS in 24 Hours is a programmer's lesson plan in a book and
uses the 24-hour time frame to provide a program that teaches the basics of using HTML and
CSS to design and maintain a website. It provides a series of lessons that dovetail into each other,
with each building upon the previous and providing keys to success that even beginners can use.
All this is accompanied by color screenshots and photos and step-by-step instructions and
examples throughout. Tests at many points allow users to self-test and identify any problems.
From creating web-based user forms to updating a growing site, this ninth edition includes all the
basics of the latest programs.
Networking: A Beginner's Guide, sixth edition
Bruce Hallbert
McGraw-Hill
1221 Avenue of the Americas, 45th Floor
New York, NY 10020
9780071812245, $45.00, www.mhprofessional.com
Networking: A Beginner's Guide teaches the basics of wired and wireless networking basics,
from design to hardware and security, and shows how to work with Windows Server 2012,
Apache and others to get the most from networking efforts. This has been completely revised to
cover the latest technologies and provides all the basics in a sixth updated edition covering both
wired and wireless network design, protocols, security, backup and more. Any who want
step-by-step directions for installing and tweaking Windows Sever 2012 and the other main
networking programs will find this the perfect place to begin!
Functional Programming Patterns in Scala and Clojure
Michael Bevilacqua-Linn
Pragmatic Programmers
2831 Eldorado Parkway, #103-381, Frisco, TX 75033-7438
9781937785475, $36.00, www.pragprog.com
Functional Programming Patterns in Scala and Clojure teaches the basics of solving
programming problems using a minimum of object-oriented programming code, and uses Scala
and Clojure to solve many problems. From discovering object-oriented patterns and
understanding their functions to creating code with less bugs and easier maintenance, this pairs
patterns with traditional object-oriented solutions, contrasting them with their functional
replacements in Scala and Clojure. The result is a fine survey teaching the basics of Scala and
Clojure applications and is a top pick for any programmer's reference collection.
3D Printing for Dummies
Kalani Kirk Hausman and Richard Horne
For Dummies
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9781118660751, $29.99, www.fordummies.com
3D Printing for Dummies teaches the basics of how to use 3D printing software, hardware, and
tools to work with different types of processes and services, and creates a set of 'best practices'
that 3D printers will find key to assembling and using a 3D printer. Any interested in electronics
and printers will find this filled with black and white photos and insights on fabricating models
and using 3D printers for best results, with chapters identifying materials and applications for 3D
print work. The result is an excellent survey highly recommended for any interested in taking 3D
printing to the next level.
Addison Wesley
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300
Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
www.mcp.com
www.informit.com/aw
Lenny Delligatti's SysML DISTILLED: A BRIEF GUIDE TO THE SYSTEMS MODELING
LANGUAGE (9780321927866, $36.99) provides an excellent software engineering guide that
considers the SysML language's ability to extend UML with systems engineering capabilities for
modeling systems, and is recommended for any systems engineer interested in SysML models. It
teaches all the basics using real-world applications to help programmers get up and running
quickly, and it provides a method to support any tools and procedures already in place. Most of
all, it covers the basic and key concepts applicable to all SysML diagrams and offers charts, maps
and frameworks for sequencing diagrams, understanding token flow processes, and much more.
Reference holdings appealing to systems engineers will find this a top recommendation. Capers
Jones' THE TECHNICAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
(9780321903426, $39.99) is a recommended reference for software engineering professionals
and comes from a practitioner who provides a fine history of the industry. From his own decades
as a leading researcher and innovator to decade-by-decade trends, new innovations and
technologies, key inventions and more, this provides a strong overview of technology and its
effects on the directions and trends of the software engineer, and is a key acquisition for any
software engineering collection!
The Women's Issues Shelf
Women Entrepreneurs in the Global Marketplace
Andrew E. Smith-Hunter
Edward Elgar Publishing
9 Dewey Court, Northampton, MA 01060-3815
9781848441705, $149.95, www.e-elgar.com
Women Entrepreneurs in the Global Marketplace provides an outstanding survey considering the
status of female entrepreneurs around the world, discussing business and how social and political
forces affect their contributions to entrepreneurship and innovation in different countries.
Original data blends with statistics from government agencies and international organizations to
make for a powerful survey documenting the experiences of women around the world, and
offering recommendations for improving their positions. Any international organization that
helps women as well as students of global business will find this a key acquisition, packed with
statistics, trends, and insights.
Women Who Dare
Chris Noble
Falcon Guides
c/o Globe Pequot Press
246 Goose Lane, Suite 200, Guilford, CT 06437
9780762783717, $24.95, www.falcon.com
Women Who Dare: North America's Most Inspiring Women Climbers features some twenty
women climbers from legends like Lynn Hill to new names many won't have heard of, and
provides a coverage of their inspirational achievements via interviews and discussions with each
female climber. Each woman reveals her philosophy, accomplishments, and how climbing
achievement leads to reflections on life. Color photos by adventure photojournalist Chris Noble
rounds out a stunning collection of inspirational revelations about women's involvement in the
finer art of climbing, making this an outstanding guide.
The Education Shelf
The Best Value Colleges
Robert Franek, et al.
The Princeton Review
c/o Random House Inc.
1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019
www.PrincetonReview.com
9780804124478, $21.99, www.amazon.com
The cost of a college education has been rising significantly faster than the rate of inflation.
Attending a university as either an undergraduate or as a graduate students has never been more
expensive in the history of our country than it is today -- and threatens to be even more expensive
in the years to come. That is what this newly updated and significantly expanded fourteenth
edition of "The Best Value Colleges, 2014 Edition: The 150 Best-Buy Schools and What It Takes
to Get In" will prove to be an invaluable resource for parents and students. Packed with practical
and detailed information from cover to cover, "The Best Value Colleges: 2014 Edition"
showcases 75 private and 75 public schools that are considered the most economical in terms of
their tuition costs and the quality of education provided. Enhanced further with information on
nine tuition-free schools, "The Best Value Colleges: 2014 Edition" should be considered a
mandatory acquisition by parents of graduating seniors, high school guidance counselors, and
community library reference collections. It should be noted that "The Best Value Colleges: 2014
Edition" is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.99).
Educating Literacy Teachers Online
Lane W. Clarke & Susan Watts-Taffe
Teachers College Press
1234 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10027
www.tcpress.com
9780807754962, $33.95, www.amazon.com
The collaborative work of Lane W. Clarke (Assistant Professor and Literacy Concentration
Leader in the Education Department of the University of new England) and Susan Watts-Taffe
(Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Reading Endorsement Program at the University of
Cincinnati), "Educating Literacy Teachers Online: Tools, Techniques, and Transformations" is a
160 page instructional guide specifically written to enable classroom literacy teachers to avail
themselves of the online resources. A seminal work, "Educating Literacy Teachers Online: Tools,
Techniques, and Transformations" is deftly written, impressively organized, accessibly presented,
and thoroughly 'user friendly' from beginning to end. Practical and informative, "Educating
Literacy Teachers Online: Tools, Techniques, and Transformations" is highly recommended
reading for not only classroom teachers, but literacy program coordinators seeking to update and
upgrade their curriculums. "Educating Literacy Teachers Online: Tools, Techniques, and
Transformations" should be considered a mandatory addition to academic library Education &
Language Arts reference collections, as well as the supplemental reading lists of student teachers
intending on entering the specialized field of literacy education.
The Student Engagement Handbook
Elisabeth Dunne & Derfel Owen
Emerald Group Publishing
84 Sherman Street, Cambridge, MA 02140
www.emeraldinsight.com
9781781904237, $140.00, www.amazon.com
The collaborative editorial work of University of Exeter (UK) academicians Elisabeth Dunne and
Derfel Owen, "The Student Engagement Handbook: Practice in Higher Education" is a 580 page
compendium comprised of thirty-three informed and informative essays by experts in the field of
education the ways educational institutions are striving to understand and improve their student's
learning environment. Of particular value are the numerous examples of innovative and inspiring
means of engaging educators and educational policy makers have developed with the students in
practice, empowering those students to engage in the decision-making processes and enabling
them create and implement change. An impressive body of seminal work and enduring value,
"The Student Engagement Handbook: Practice in Higher Education" is especially recommended
for academic library Educational Studies reference collections in general, and Education
Administration supplemental reading lists in particular. It should be noted that "The Student
Engagement Handbook: Practice in Higher Education" is also available in a Kindle edition
($112.00).
Gap Year
Joseph O'Shea
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4363
9781421410364, $29.95, www.press.jhu.edu
Gap Year: How Delaying College Changes People in Ways the World Needs is for
general-interest collections and those strong in higher education issues, and provides the first
systematic study of how having a 'gap year' helps college-bound students develop - more so than
going straight from high school to college. During this year students can travel, work or
volunteer, and grow up a little, and they often return to college with honed vision of what they
want out of their education. This analyzes the gap year's influence on student development and
provides ways universities and educators can develop gap year programs to promote this
learning. Higher education collections should consider this a basic!
Corwin Press
2455 Teller Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-2218
www.corwin.com
Judith K. March and Karen H. Peters' THE COMMON CORE, AN UNCOMMON
OPPORTUNITY: REDESIGNING CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION (9781452271828, $34.95)
considers an issue largely overlooked in the process of assessing and implementing common core
educational standards: how to redesign a K-12 instructional delivery system. This book addresses
the issue by showing how to foster structured teaching and learning in the classroom, and
provides principals and district leaders alike with discussions of how to use data to monitor
performance goals and how to use Common Core-aligned tools to best advantage. The result is a
powerful guide to common core implementation key to any educator's collection. Jennifer
Abrams and Valerie A. von Frank's THE MULTIGENERATIONAL WORKPLACE:
COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE, & CREATE COMMUNITY (9781452218823, $31.95)
provides a fine survey that considers generational differences and their effects in the classroom.
It's based on Abrams' popular workshop and shows how educators can overcome their own
generational perspectives to consider new ideas, recruitment options, coaching, and succession
planning. Tools and checklists permeate discussions of professional development activities and
blend well with case studies and accounts from real-world settings, making this a fine account of
how teachers and collaborators can work together on different levels. The second updated edition
of Marcia L. Tate's READING & LANGUAGE ARTS WORKSHEETS DON'T GROW
DENDRITES: 20 LITERACY STRATEGIES THAT ENGAGE THE BRAIN (9781452280301,
$34.95) provides a range of brain-based activities that turn readers into learners, and offers some
300 literacy strategies that are consistent with the Common Core Standards. Chapters discuss
techniques that help teach reading and literacy, covering everything from discussions and
creative writing pursuits to conducting research and including diversity in language and
activities. The result is a fine primer highly recommended for teachers working closely with
reading-challenged students. Steve Dembo and Adam Bellow's UNTANGLING THE WEB: 20
TOOLS TO POWER UP YOUR TEACHING (9781483333205, $29.95) provides a clear guide
to teachers who want to use the internet to create fine classroom study guides. It helps teachers
on any skill level to develop new classroom tools, requires no particular expertise in computers,
and comes with full color screenshots and examples throughout to better explain the hidden gems
of selected recommended websites and programs. From using WeVideo to have a classroom
create a video synthesis of the year's experiences to tips for tweeting and collaborative
storytelling, this surveys a wide range of classroom tools and methods and is a 'must' for any
teacher looking to integrate the best web options with classroom instruction. Andrea Honigsfeld
and Maria G. Dove's COMMON CORE FOR THE NOT-SO-COMMON LEARNER
(9781452257185, $29.95) provides a fine survey for grades 6-12 and follows up with the author's
best-selling approach for ages K-5, packing in tools, advice and strategies for applying the
Common Core to classroom activities. From learning specific skills to collaborating and
implementing programs then anchoring performance, this uses Anchor Standards as the
foundation for considering Common Core's most effective uses, and makes for a guidebook filled
with specific English language arts strategies for grades 6-12. Points of view of different
educational systems on these strategies round out the details and make this a specific, important
guide. Lee Schumow and Jennifer A. Schmidt's ENHANCING ADOLESCENTS'
MOTIVATION FOR SCIENCE: RESEARCH-BASED STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING
MALE AND FEMALE STUDENTS (9781452269696, $27.95) collects research-proven
strategies on how to best motivate students in science, and covers everything from gender
differences in what translates to motivation for boys and girls to approaches to making science
more relevant for all students. All this advice is supported by video clips, links, and tutorials that
are contained in a companion website, and perfectly supplement a primer filled with classroom
applications of educational psychology. From understanding and using classroom social
relationships to the latest indicators of success in the science classroom, this is all about
measurement and applications, and is a solid pick for any science teacher. Paula Prentis and
Chris Parrott work with Amy Smith in REACH BEFORE YOU TEACH: IGNITE PASSION
AND PURPOSE IN YOUR CLASSROOM (9781452261386, $34.95), a fine tool for teaching
young teens by reaching out to them and helping them develop their sense of self in school
settings. From interventions that help students really learn to handling classroom disturbances,
developing cognition to help students realize their latent potential, and handling the emotions of
teens, this is a powerful connection between learning and emotional growth, and is a
recommended pick for any classroom teacher. Alfred S. Posamentier, et.al.'s 100 COMMONLY
ASKED QUESTIONS IN MATH CLASS; ANSWERS THAT PROMOTE MATHEMATICAL
UNDERSTANDING, GRADES 6-12 (9781452243085, $36.95) provides some 100 ways to get
kids interested in math, and arranges questions around the Common Core's math content
standards to explore teaching methods and answers that keep kids engaged. From how to teach
inquiry and mathematical thinking to encouraging problem-solving flexibility and building
student understanding, this offers examples of problems, uses examples to show how teachers
approached different challenges, and includes plenty of mathematical formulas throughout. The
result is an excellent recommendation for any interested in employing teaching methods that
teach more effectively.
The Psychology Shelf
Interpersonal Relationships
Diana Jackson-Dwyer
Routledge
711 - 3rd Avenue, Floor 8, NY, NY 10017-9209
www.routledge.com
9780415429160, $30.95, www.amazon.com
The latest addition to the outstanding Foundations of Psychology series from Routledge,
"Interpersonal Relationships" by psychologist and academician Diana Jackson-Dwyer is a 200
page compendium that addresses the place of human relationships within the history and context
of psychology; the evolution roots of relationships; research methodologies utilized in the study
of relationships; and the different categories of relationships including kinship, friendship, love
and mating. Of special note are the chapter specific learning objectives and summaries of key
points; study boxes presenting reflective exercises, research questions and discussion issues;
glossaries and suggestions for further reading. A model of scholarship and thoroughly 'reader
friendly' in organization and presentation, "Interpersonal Relationships" is very highly
recommended for psychology student and counselor supplemental reading lists and academic
library Psychology Studies reference collections. It should be noted that "Interpersonal
Relationships" is also available in both a hardcover edition (9780415429153, $125.00) and a
Kindle edition ($17.02).
Autism and Spirituality
Olga Bogdashina
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
400 Market Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19106
9781849052856, $32.95, www.jkp.com
Autism and Spirituality: Psyche, Self and Spirit in People on the Autism Spectrum uses
interdisciplinary research from psychology, philosophy, linguistics and science to blend
first-hand experiences of autism spectrum people with insights on how they experience self and
spirituality. Chapters discuss autism's lack of body awareness, perceptions of the world, and how
these various characteristics translate into and affect the religious experience. From the
definitions of a mystical experience to how conscious thinking evolves in animals and humans
and worldviews about the nature of reality, this provides clear discussions that are key to any
spirituality and health collection dealing with autism individuals.
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
400 Market Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19106
www.jkp.com
Laury Rappaport, PhD, EDITOR'S MINDFULNESS AND THE ARTS THERAPIES
(9781849059091, $29.95) provides a powerful book exploring the clinical and training process of
applying mindfulness with all of the arts therapies, and blends research from neuroscience with
keys to success. Leaders in the arts therapies and psychology fields are the source of writings that
describe their applications to work with cancer, chronic pain, mental illness and other patients in
both private practice and clinical settings, and provide important guides to both successful, field
tested processes and underlying science and health rationale behind them. The result is a
powerful blend of theory and practice that should be a 'most' for any practicing professional.
Brian Draper's UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND OTHER DEMENTIAS
(9781849053747, $24.95) provides a fine guide from a leading Alzheimer's expert and describes
the symptoms, disease and management of this and other dementia forms. It's packed with keys
to understanding disease progression and management options, and provides clear information
for families and caregivers that take into account ethical, legal and end-of-life decisions. The
result is a thorough yet accessible coverage any newly struggling with a loved one's diagnosis
will find important.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
15 Natural Remedies For Migraine Headaches
Jay S. Cohen
Square One Publishers
115 Herricks Road, Garden City Park, NY 11040
www.squareonepublishers.com
9780757003585, $7.95, www.amazon.com
Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent moderate to severe
headaches often in association with a number of autonomic nervous system symptoms. Typically
the headache affects one half of the head, is pulsating in nature, and lasting from 2 to 72 hours.
Associated symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, sound, or smell. The
pain is generally made worse by physical activity. Up to one-third of people with migraine
headaches perceive an aura: a transient visual, sensory, language, or motor disturbance which
signals that the headache will soon occur. Occasionally an aura can occur with little or no
headache following it. Migraines are believed to be due to a mixture of environmental and
genetic factors. About two-thirds of cases run in families. Changing hormone levels may also
play a role, as migraines affect slightly more boys than girls before puberty, but about two to
three times more women than men. The risk of migraines usually decreases during pregnancy.
The exact mechanisms of migraine are not known. It is, however, believed to be a neurovascular
disorder. The primary theory is related to increased excitability of the cerebral cortex and
abnormal control of pain neurons in the trigeminal nucleus of the brainstem. "15 Natural
Remedies for Migraine Headaches: Using Natural Supplements, Nutrition & Alternative
Therapies to Better Manage Migraine Pain" by psychopharmacology expert Dr. Jay S. Cohen is a
compact, 196 page paperback providing migraine headache sufferers fifteen alternative,
documented, relatively inexpensive, and practical natural remedies that can be readily applied by
anyone. Each of these fifteen natural treatment approaches is appropriate for children as well as
adults. "15 Natural Remedies for Migraine Headaches: Using Natural Supplements, Nutrition &
Alternative Therapies to Better Manage Migraine Pain" is strongly recommended for migraine
sufferers. It should be noted that "15 Natural Remedies for Migraine Headaches: Using Natural
Supplements, Nutrition & Alternative Therapies to Better Manage Migraine Pain" is also
available in a Kindle edition ($6.80).
Alzheimer's Early Stages, third edition
Daniel Kuhn, MSW
Hunter House Publishers
PO Box 2914
Alameda, CA 94501-2914
9780897936675 $17.95 www.hunterhouse.com
Now in a thoroughly updated third edition, Alzheimer's Early Stages: First Steps for Family,
Friends and Caregivers is an accessible guide written to aid readers of all backgrounds -
especially those who have an elder friend or a loved one susceptible to the degenerative brain
disease known as Alzheimer's. Chapters explain in plain terms the early symptoms of
Alzheimer's and how to recognize them, responses that should be swiftly made, practical advice
for ensuring safety, health, and well-being, ways to keep a person with Alzheimer's active, caring
for oneself as well for a person in need of assistance, and much more. "As a rule, relocation
should happen sooner rather than later in the disease. People with AD are much more likely to
make a positive adjustment to a new environment in the early stage of the disease than they are in
later stages. Nevertheless, even for people in the early stage, a temporary worsening in memory,
mood, and behavior is likely to occur when they move. Keeping up the daily routine of the
person with AD and retaining favorite home furnishings and keepsakes may help to ease the
transition." Alzheimer's Early Stages is especially recommended for public library collections,
because it delivers need-to-know information for the children, grandchildren, and
great-grandchildren of the aging baby boom generation.
The New Science of Overcoming Arthritis
C. Thomas Vangsness, Jr., MD with Greg Ptacek
Da Capo Press
44 Farnsworth Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02210
www.perseusbooksgroup.com
9780738217222, $15.99, www.dacapopress.com
The New Science of Overcoming Arthritis: Prevent or Reverse Your Pain, Discomfort, and
Limitations offers specific strategies for any looking to prevent or reverse osteoarthritis, the most
common type, and comes form an orthopedic surgeon who refutes common 'cures' and myths
about the disease while providing details on weight loss, dietary changes, and exercises that can
help. From which drugs make the most difference to surgical options and routines for managing
arthritis, this considers conventional and experimental treatments alike, and is a fine survey of
not only existing options but future research and patient trials. A 'must' for any interested in
arthritis and its treatment.
Within
Dr. Habib Sadeghi
Premier Digital Publishing
www.premierdigitalpublishing.com
9781624671807, $18.99, www.amazon.com
WITHIN: A SPIRITUAL AWAKENING TO LOVE & WEIGHT LOSS comes from a renowned
healer and the co-founder of Be Hive of Healing Integrative Health Center, and provides a weight
loss program with a different focus: that of self-love. Such self-love incorporates physical and
spiritual nutrition and advocates a weight loss program that satisfies the soul as well as the body.
It identifies common obstacles keeping you from optimum health, and it provides tools any
reader can use to accomplish goals of not just weight loss, but greater overall physical abilities.
With its dual focus on mind and body approaches, this is truly 'integrative' in scope and
presentation and recommended for alternative health, new age and health collections alike!
A Short Guide to a Long Life
David B. Agus, MD
Simon and Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, 14th fl., NY, NY 10020
9781476730950, $17.95, www.simonandschuster.com
A Short Guide to a Long Life isn't just about longevity: it's about living better, and it synthesizes
the ideas in his best-selling THE END OF ILLNESS to provide a set of over sixty easy roles
readers should follow to live a healthy, productive life. The idea is that daily habits are the
foundation for this health, and there are many surprising contentions herein, from the importance
of getting an annual flu shot even if one is never sick or never gets the flu, to (surprisingly)
avoiding juicing, detoxes, and vitamins and supplements. Plans based on what decade you're in
provide 'agenda items' key to particular age groups, while chapters discuss top actions to reduce
illness. The result is a top, quick read of 'do and don't' keys to illness and wellness that any
general-interest collection should have.
The Music Shelf
Flute Lore, Flute Tales
Couchgrass Books
PO Box 3481, Duluth, MN 55812
9780991091119, $18.00
Filled with fascinating historical anecdotes, true origin sources of ancient flutes, and additional
myths, legends, and fairytales about flutes, "Flute Lore, Flute Tales: Artifacts, History, and
Stories About the Flute" is a succinct, intriguing summary of the history and significance of the
flute as it has evolved since prehistoric times. Combining actual artifact discovery with relevant
snippets of world wide cultural history patterns, "Flute Lore, Flute Tales" describes the origin
and development of four different flute types: the vertical flute, the transverse flute, the panpipes,
and the whistle or ocarina. Many different types and styles of flutes are presented in 66 color
photo-illustrations, and the final chapters are dedicated to famous 20th century performers,
women flutists, jazz flutists, and traditional flute performers of different ethnicities who are
bringing old styles of flute performance to new audiences. In addition, there is a helpful glossary,
sites for further reading, sources, and recommended web sites. "Flute Lore, Flute Tales" is a
delightful source of historical information about flutes and flute performance in world cultural
settings, from prehistoric times to the present day. "Flute Lore, Flute Tales" is suitable for both
young adult readers and curious adult audiences.
An Organ A Day
Bynum Petty
Pendragon Press
PO Box 190, Hillsdale, NY 12529
www.pendragonpress.com
9781576472439, $54.00, www.amazon.com
Mathias Peter Moller (29 September 1854, Ostermarie, Denmark - 13 April 1937, Hagerstown,
Maryland, US) was a prolific organ builder.[1] A native of the Danish island of Bornholm, he
founded the M.P. Moller Pipe Organ Company in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, in 1875. The city of
Hagerstown, Maryland, took notice of M”ller's early successes and induced him to move his
business to Hagerstown to help make it a viable business center in Western Maryland. The
company remained in business until 1992 with a lifetime production of over 11,000 instruments.
The ninth and latest volume in the outstanding Pendragon Press 'The Complete Organ Series',
"An Organ A Day: The Enterprising Spirit of M.P. Moller" by Bynum Petty (Archivist of the
American Organ Archives of the Organ Historical Society) is a 230 page compendium that
provides a documented history and descriptive legacy of this master organ builder's career and
achievements. Enhanced with the inclusion of an impressive number of appendices, a
bibliography, an index, and an accompanying CD (Moller Opus List by Number; Moller Opus
List by Region), "An Organ A Day:The Enterprising Spirit of M.P. Moller" is an informed,
informative, and seminal work of impressive scholarship making it a unique and strongly
recommended contribution to academic library Musicology and Music History reference
collections.
Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music
Angelique Kidjo with Rachel Wenrick
Harper Design
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
www.harpercollins.com
9780062071798, $27.99, www.harperdesign.com
Angelique Kidjo was born in the West African nation of Benin and grew up surrounded by
music, so it's no wonder she became a musician. When the Communists took over they
demanded she sing in praise of them - so she escaped to France where she moved from poverty to
become an award-winning artist. This account provides a powerful narrative of her life, how she
persisted in furthering her music, and her international encounters with other singers and
musicians around the world. It's filled with her cultural encounters and reflections on how they
enhanced her music and it's packed with powerful first-person insights, making this a unique
'must' for any who would understand West African music and culture in general and Kidjo in
particular.
Beyond Mastering: A Conceptual Guide
Steve Turnidge
Hal Leonard
c/o Hal Leonard Performing Arts Publishing
33 Plymouth St, Suite 302, Montclair, NJ 07042
9781458474513, $24.99, www.halleonardbooks.com
In his first book, DESKTOP MASTERING, Turnidge revealed his unique approach to mastering,
but this latest companion volume goes beyond the basics of workflow and delves into the physics
and philosophy that capture the mastering engineer, drawing unusual comparisons between
mastering music and life. The author holds over twenty-five years in art and technology and his
insights are peppered with anecdotes and examples from real life, while tips on how to better
understand audio mastering techniques are incorporated into the basics of music editing and
creation. The result is a lively and vivid survey packed with a blend of philosophical reflection
and techniques, perfect for any who would master music and more.
The Needlecraft Shelf
Four Seasons Of Cross-Stitch By House-Mouse Designs
Annie's
306 East parr Road, Berne, IN 46711
9781573673624, $14.95, www.amazon.com
Cross-stitch is a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches in a
tiled, raster-like pattern are used to form a picture. The stitcher counts the threads in each
direction so that the stitches are of uniform size and appearance. This form of cross-stitch is also
called counted cross-stitch in order to distinguish it from other forms of cross-stitch. Sometimes
cross-stitch is done on designs printed on the fabric (stamped cross-stitch); the stitcher simply
stitches over the printed pattern. "Four Seasons Of Cross-Stitch By House-Mouse Designs" is a
48 page compendium showcasing fourteen cross-stitching designs celebrating happy (albeit
mischievous) mice. The needlecraft instructions are clearly organized and deftly presented. The
fourteen projects are thoroughly 'user friendly' and will enable even the most novice of
needlecrafters to successfully turn out charming work that would be ideal for gift-giving and as
family heirlooms to be passed down from generation to generation. "Four Seasons Of
Cross-Stitch By House-Mouse Designs" is enthusiastically recommended!
Easy Sew Jelly Roll
Jody Anderson
American Quilter's Society
PO Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
9781604601053, $19.95, www.americanquilter.com
Easy Sew Jelly Roll Provides a fine collection of projects based on precut Jelly Roll strips, and
teaches how to create bags and totes with the 2 1/2" strips. These projects require no special
sewing skills: any who can sew a seam will find them easy, while projects include options and
embellishments using cutting charts, full-size templates and patterns, and step-by-step directions.
The result is a fine recommendation for any needleworker new to the Jelly Roll strips idea.
A Quilter's Ark
Margaret Rolfe
Martingale & Company
19021 Avenue NE, Bothell, WA 98011
9781604684360, $24.99, www.shopmartingale.com
A Quilter's Ark: More Than 50 Designs for Foundation Piecing provides quilters with a fine
collection of block designs by the author which focuses on quilted animals, and teaches how to
use her foundation-piecing technique to incorporate these animal designs into even small blocks.
4" x 4" blocks can be used for large or small quilts, while patterns for four quilts accompanies
block instructions, color photos, and clear color patterns. Quilters will find this a solid reference
packed with fun designs, and will also learn techniques that lead to further quilting block skills,
making this a reference for newcomers and experienced quilters alike.
Simple Crochet
Sara Sinaguglia
Mitchell Beazley
c/o Octopus Publishing
236 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
9781845338343, $19.99, www.octopuspublishing.com
Simple Crochet teaches crochet basics and uses step-by-step photographs to help the
needleworker learn how to crochet, with over thirty easy projects for the home lending to
applying the basics to completed projects. Chapters are broken down by room of the house and
projects are diverse, from cushions and toys to scarves and cosies. Lovely photos by Yuki
Sugiura rounds out the effort, making this a 'must' for bare-bones beginners new to crochet who
want both techniques and home-oriented projects.
The Fiction Shelf
The Invention of Wings
Sue Monk Kidd
Viking Books
c/o Penguin Group USA
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
9780670024780, $27.95, www.penguin.com
The Invention of Wings provides a fine story of two American women: Hetty, an urban slave in
early 19th century Charleston who longs for freedom from the wealthy Grimke family she serves,
and Sarah, a daughter determined to achieve more in the world than women are usually allowed.
Their stories and destines are entwined as each strives towards a kind of freedom their present
worlds don't permit. The result is a captivating, engrossing novel filled with satisfying evolution
and growth as the protagonists face their own challenges and find their worlds collide. Based on
a true story, this adds more characters, depth, and historical background and makes for a
powerful read.
The Kept
James Scott
Harper
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
9780062236739, $25.99, www.harpercollins.com
THE KEPT is a debut novel set in rural New York at the end of the 19th century, and tells of a
mother who returns home to find her youngest daughter shot dead in front of their farmhouse,
and four others (including her husband) murdered. Only one of her children witnessed the
murders - and mistakenly shoots his mother. The focus is on the mother's tortured efforts to
survive, a chain of events that leads towards revenge, and closely-held family secrets that will
shake the very foundations of a family. THE KEPT is packed with surprises at every turn and its
action and psychology is both unexpected and riveting.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Leave Tomorrow Behind
Judy Clemens
www.judyclemens.com
Poisoned Pen Press
6962 E. First Ave., #103, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
c/o Maryglenn McCombs (publicity)
2817 West End Avenue, Suite 126-274, Nashville, TN 37203
www.maryglenn.com
9781464202049 $14.95 www.poisonedpenpress.com
A new Stella Crown mystery by Judy Clemens (a past president of "Sisters in Crime"), Leave
Tomorrow Behind follows dairy farmer/biker Stella struggling with an empty bank account, a
sick fiance, and brutal summer heat. Stella's life takes a turn for the worse when the corpse of a
local country star turns up dead at Stella's calf barn exhibit during a county fair. Relentlessly
scrutinized by cops and entertainers alike, Stella decides that at least nudging law enforcement in
the right direction might be what she needs to get her ordinary life back in time for her wedding!
A tangled story of suspense featuring a strong female protagonist, Leave Tomorrow Behind is a
treat for fans of the genre.
Poisoned Pen Press
6962 E. First Ave., #103
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
www.poisonedpenpress.com
Warren C. Easley's MATTER OF DOUBT (9781464201721, $24.95) is legal writing at its best,
and provides a thriller that deftly revolves around one Cal Claxton, who is recovering from his
wife's suicide. His move from being a L.A. prosecutor to a small town Oregon lawyer seems an
easy one, but when he's called upon to help a kid solve his mother's murder, he becomes
embroiled in a world of art, deception and danger. When the kid becomes charged with murder
himself and faces a mountain of evidence, Cal is the only person who believes in his innocence -
and he must call upon all of his skills to prove it. Solid action, characterization and courtroom
drama mark a murder mystery that is hard to put down, and offers a focus out of the ordinary.
Steven Axelrod's NANTUCKET SAWBUCK (9781464200878, $24.95) tells of a Nantucket
homeowner killed in his mansion - making everyone on the island a suspect. Preston owed
money to many and before he was killed many suspected he was planning to disappear. It's up to
Henry Kennis, a California transplant and the new Chief of Police, to uncover the real perp and
solve the case. And he does, quickly. Too quickly. Because scandals remain, possibilities remain,
and a dangerous criminal may still be on the loose in this tense thriller, recommended for any
mystery collection looking for something little different.
The Cookbook Shelf
The New Chicago Diner Cookbook
Jo A. Kaucher, et al.
Agate Midway
c/o Agate Publishing
1328 Greenleaf Street, Evanston, IL 60202
www.agatepublishing.com
9781572841543, $19.95, www.amazon.com
Compiled by Jo A. Kaucher with the assistance of Kat Berry and The Chicago Diner Crew, "The
New Chicago Diner Cookbook: Meat-Free Recipes from America's Veggie Diner" is an elegantly
illustrated, 180 page compendium comprised of palate pleasing, appetite satisfying, nutritious,
'kitchen cook friendly' recipes. With dishes ranging from Savory Tomato Tartlets; Arugula Salad
with Cranberries and Pear; Spicy Potato Soup; and Pistachio-Crusted Tofu with Porcini Bread
Pudding; to Spinach Turnovers; Spaghetti Squash; Raw Orange-Ginger Cheezecake; and
Chocolate Ganache, "The New Chicago Diner Cookbook: Meat-Free Recipes from America's
Veggie Diner" is an impressive culinary anthology that is highly recommended for personal,
family, professional, and community library vegetarian cookbook collections. It should be noted
that ""The New Chicago Diner Cookbook: Meat-Free Recipes from America's Veggie Diner" is
also available in a Kindle edition ($9.99).
Yankee Magazine's Lost And Vintage Recipes
Amy Traverso, et al.
The Countryman Press
43 Lincoln Corners Way/P.O. Box 748
Woodstock, Vermont 05091
www.countrymanpress.com
971581571813, $24.95, www.amazon.com
Compiled by editorial staff of Yankee Magazine in general, and culinary expert Amy Traverso in
particular, "Yankee Magazine's Lost And Vintage Recipes" is a beautifully and profusely
illustrated, 192 page compendium of palate pleasing, appetite satisfying recipes from our culinary
past. The recipes themselves are organized into Appetizers, Soups and Salads, Vegetable Entries
and Sides, Meat and Seafood Entries, Breakfasts and Breads, Desserts and Sweets, as well as
Preserves and Sauces. Of special interest is the section devoted to Beverages. From Chestnut
Soup with Bacon; Glazed Orange-Scented Parsnips; Sour Cream Coffee Cake; and Vermont
Apple-Cider Doughnuts; to Blackberry Cobbler; Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll; Grape Catsup;
and One-Week Ginger Beer, these 'time lost' dishes will grace any family meal and celebratory
dining occasion. Also available in a paperback edition (9781581572582, $16.95), "Yankee
Magazine's Lost And Vintage Recipes" is passionately recommended and an enduringly popular
addition to personal, professional, family, and community library cookbook collections.
Greek Revival From The Garden
Patricia Moore-Pastides
University of South Carolina Press
718 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29208
www.sc.edu/uscpress
9781611171907, $27.95, www.amazon.com
Compiled and written by Patricia Moore-Pastides, "Greek Revival from the Garden: Growing
and Cooking for Life" is a beautifully illustrated, 160 page compendium showcasing a wide
range of palate pleasing, appetite satisfying, kitchen cook friendly, 'garden fresh' recipes. But
more than that, "Greek Revival from the Garden: Growing and Cooking for Life" also provides
novice kitchen cooks with gardening advice, basic kitchen safety, kitchen equipment, cooking
method tips, and even anecdotal comments from cooking class participants. The fifty recipes
range from an Oven-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinegar and Lemon-Thyme
Confetti; to Sauteed Greens with Garlic over Pasta; to Parsleyed Meatballs in Cinnamony
Tomato Sauce; to a Tabbouleh with herbs, Dried Fruit, and Nuts. Informed and an extraordinary
source of culinary inspiration, "Greek Revival from the Garden: Growing and Cooking for Life"
is very highly recommended for personal, family, and community library cookbook collections. It
should be noted that 'Greek Revival from the Garden: Growing and Cooking for Life" is also
available in a Kindle edition ($15.49).
Wild Flavors
Didi Emmons
Chelsea Green Publishing Company
85 North Main Street, Suite 120
White River Junction, VT 05001
www.chelseagreen.com
9781603585187, $24.95, www.amazon.com
Compiled with commentary by culinary enthusiast Didi Emmons, "Wild Flavors: One Chef's
Transformative Year Cooking from Eva's Farm" is a 320 page compendium showcasing 46
herbs, greens, and edible 'weeds' that their uses in creating 150 outstanding recipes that are as
diverse as they are 'kitchen cook friendly'. Of special note is Emmons' commentaries that
accompany each recipe. The dishes themselves range from Goosefoot Pancakes; Stinging Nettle
Soup; Raspberry Rose Milkshake; and Salad of Chervil, Apples, Walnuts, Quinoa, and Onion; to
Spaghetti Squash with Lentils and Sage; Fried Duck Egg on Rye Berry Hash; Tarragon Millet
Tempeh Cakes; Rosemary-Ginger Minestrone; and Cafe Cocoa's Apricot Sage Cookies. Nicely
illustrated with color photos of the plants, "Wild Flavors: One Chef's Transformative Year
Cooking from Eva's Farm" is a unique and enthusiastically recommended addition to personal,
family, professional, and community library cookbook collections. It should be noted that "Wild
Flavors: One Chef's Transformative Year Cooking from Eva's Farm" is also available in a
hardcover edition (9781603582858, $34.95).
Gluten-Free Pasta
Robin Asbell
Running Press
2300 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-4371
www.runningpress.com
9780762449675, $20.00, www.amazon.com
Gluten (from Latin gluten, "glue") is a protein composite found in foods processed from wheat
and related grain species, including barley and rye. Gluten gives elasticity to dough, helping it
rise and keep its shape and often gives the final product a chewy texture. Gluten has proven to be
hazardous to the health of anyone who is allergic to it. Knowledgeably compiled by food writer
and professional chef Robin Asbell, "Gluten-Free Pasta: More than 100 Fast and Flavorful
Recipes with Low- and No-Carb Options" is a 216 page compendium showcasing more than one
hundred palate pleasing, appetite satisfying recipes for gluten free dishes that would grace any
dining occasion from modest family meals to elegant celebratory dining. The dishes range from
Crispy Noodle Cakes with Peas and Orange-Miso Tofu; Avocado, Fresh Mozzarella, and Peach
Pasta Salad; Spicy Fusilli and Escarole with Yellow Squash; and Chicken Pad Thai with Cilantro
and Lime; to Sausage and Spicy Red Sauce Lasagna; Roasted Vegetable Egg Crepe Cannelloni
with Chevre; Gnocchi-Veggie Gratin with Aged Cheddar; and Cajun Crab, Greens, and Noodle
Soup. Nicely illustrated with occasional full color photography of finished dishes, "Gluten-Free
Pasta: More than 100 Fast and Flavorful Recipes with Low- and No-Carb Options" is strongly
recommended for personal, family, and community library cookbook collections.
The New Southern Table
Brys Stephens
Fair Winds Press
c/o Quayside Publishing Group
400 First Avenue North, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1721
Dalyn Miller Public Relations
www.quaysidepublishinggroup.com
9781592335855, $21.99, www.amazon.com
In "New Southern Table: Classic Ingredients Revisited", foodwriter, photographer, and
fifth-generation southerner Brys Stephens has compiled a 200 page, lushly illustrated
compendium comprised of simply outstanding recipes for elegant dishes that would grace and
enhanced any and all dining occasions. Ranging from Squash Tempura with Soy Dipping Sauce;
Saffron Chicken and Rice with Golden Beets; Chocolate and Sea Salt Peanut Brittle; and Herb
Grilled Bison Rib Eyes with Onion, Tomato, and Fig Chutney; to Peach Ginger Smoothie;
Grilled Shrimp and Watermelon kebabs with Lime Cream and Basil; Pizza with Figs, Country
ham, and Mustard Greens; and Purple Hull Pea Tabouleh, all of these "The New Southern Table"
culinary creations are deftly presented with clear step-by-step directions making them all 'kitchen
cook friendly' and enthusiastically recommended for personal, family, professional, and
community library cookbook collections.
Patissier
Emmanuel Mollis
UWA Publishing
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 Northeast 58th Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97213
www.isbs.com
9781742584966, $55.00, www.amazon.com
A patissier is a pastry chef, skilled in the making of pastries, desserts, breads and other baked
goods, positioned as a station chef in a professional kitchen. The pastry chef is often in charge of
the dessert menu, which besides traditional desserts, may include dessert wines, specialty dessert
beverages, and gourmet cheese platters. "Patissier" by professional pastry chef Emmanuel Mollis
is a beautifully and profusely illustrated, 288 page compendium showcasing a culinary wealth of
French pastry dishes suitable for all dining occasions. Each recipe is clearly presented with a full
color photograph of the finished dish, a list of ingredients, and thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly',
step-by-step instructions. An elegant and superbly presented, "Patissier" is enthusiastically
recommended for personal, professional, family, and community library cookbook
collections.
250 Best Meals In A Mug
Camilla V. Saulsbury
Robert Rose Inc.
120 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 800
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4P 1E2
www.robertrose.ca
9780778804741, $24.95, www.amazon.com
A veritable cornucopia of delicious, nutritious, and kitchen cook friendly recipes-for-one, "250
Best Meals In A Mug" will prove to be especially welcome by anyone who is pressed for time
and dining solo. These palate pleasing, appetite satisfying dishes range from Creamy Blue
Cheese Pasta; Cinnamon Sugar Muffin; Manhattan Clam Chowder; and Chickpea Potato Masala;
to BBQ Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl; Sesame Noodles; Chocolate Trail Mix Bark; and Banana
Pudding. Of special note are the color photographs of finished dishes that can't help but inspire
their inclusion into a satisfying meal experience. In addition to the recipes themselves, "250 Best
Meals In A Mug" is enhanced with the inclusion of an informative introduction, as well as basic
information on the use of a microwave with preparing a meal in a mug, 'Mug Smarts', 'The Mug
Meals Pantry', and on measuring out ingredients for a mug-based recipe. A terrific family
cookbook, "250 Best Meals In A Mug" will also prove to be an enduringly popular addition to
community library cookbook collections.
Rawsome Vegan Baking
Emily von Euw
Page Street Publishing
27 congress Street, Suite 103, Salem, MA 01970
The Trina Kaye Organization (publicity)
www.pagestreetpublishing.com
www.ThisRawsomeVeganLife.com
9781624140556, $19.99, www.amazon.com
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, as
well as following an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of sentient animals.
A follower of veganism is known as a vegan. Expertly compiled by Emily von Euw, "Rawsome
Vegan Baking: An Un-cookbook for Raw, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Beautiful and Sinfully Sweet
Cookies, Cakes, Bars & Cupcakes" is a 224 page, beautifully illustrated, 'kitchen cook friendly'
compendium offering a wide range of vegan culinary creations ranging from a Double Decadence
Chocolate Silk Cake with Hazelnut Crust; to a Sorbet with Strawberries, Agave & Mint; to
Endless Energy Bars with Nuts, Seeds, Figs, Raisins & Sweet Coconut Drizzle; to Super Sexy
Cacao cashew Cupcakes. "Rawsome Vegan Baking" documents and demonstrates that a vegan
diet can (and indeed does!) include elegant desserts suitable for all manner of dinning occasions,
making it strongly recommended for personal, family, professional, and community library
cookbook collections in general, and Vegan/Vegetarian specialty cookbook shelves in particular.
It should be noted that "Rawsome Vegan Baking" is also available in a Kindle edition
($8.89).
Feasting On Food Storage
Jane P. Merrill & Karen M. Sunderland
Cedar Fort, Inc.
2373 West 700 South, Springville, Utah 84663
www.cedarfort.com
9781462112890, $18.99, www.amazon.com
The Mormon Church advises its members to have a one year supply of food and other necessities
on hand in the even of emergency. Often specific food items that are canned or boxed are
purchases in case lots. Buying in bulk saves money. But for a food storage supply to be truly
useful by the time an emergency arises, the stored foods must be kept 'fresh' by using them up in
a systematic way so that when an item is utilized it is replaced so that the basic year's supply of it
is kept intact. That's why "Feasting on Food Storage: Delicious and Healthy Recipes for
Everyday Cooking" by Jane P. Merrill and Karen M. Sunderland will prove extraordinarily
useful. This 304 page culinary compendium is comprised of thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly'
recipes for nutritious and delicious dishes ranging from Hamburger Soup; Chicken Dinner in a
Pot; Mac and Cheese in a Skillet; and Quick Enchilada Casserole; to Pumpkin Bars; Quick Rice
Pudding; Caesar Salad; and Beef Stroganoff. Of special note is the roster of recipes for Perfect
Whole Wheat Bread for large, medium, and small batches. Enhanced with advice on how to plan
meals using food storage items, how to store water safely, recipes for baby food, home remedies,
and even gluten-free options, "Feasting on Food Storage: Delicious and Healthy Recipes for
Everyday Cooking" is an ideal and highly recommended addition to personal, family, and
community library cookbook collections.
In A While, Crocodile
Patrice Keller Kononchek & Lauren Malone Keller
Pelican Publishing Company
1000 Burmaster Street, Gretna, LA 70053-2246
www.pelicanpub.com
9781455618422, $18.95, www.amazon.com
Next to the microwave oven, the slow-cooker (often called a crock pot) is a busy wife's best
friend in the kitchen when it comes to the ease of making family meals. "In a While, Crocodile:
New Orleans Slow Cooker Recipes" is a beautifully and profusely illustrated, 112 page
compendium showcasing a culinary treasure of more than fifty authentic southern recipes which
are ideal for the family crock pot. With recipes ranging from Marigny Mushrooms; Audubon Zoo
Shrimp and Okra Stew; Jazzy Jambalaya; and French Quarter French Dip; to Baronne Street
Bruscialoni; City Park Corn Bread; Shotgun Sweet Potatoes; and Big Easy Bananas Foster, "In a
While, Crocodile: New Orleans Slow Cooker Recipes" present 'kitchen cook friendly' dishes that
will please any palate and satisfy any appetite. "In a While, Crocodile: New Orleans Slow Cooker
Recipes" is an extraordinary and enthusiastically recommended addition to personal, family, and
community library cookbook collections.
Gluten Free, Hassle Free, second edition
Marlisa Brown
Demos Health
11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor, NY, NY 10036
www.demoshealth.com
9781936303588, $19.95, www.amazon.com
Now in an updated and expanded second edition, "Gluten Free, Hassle Free: A Simple, Sane,
Dietitian-Approved Program For Eating Your Way Back to Health" by registered dietician and
certified diabetes educator Marlisa Brown is a 480 page compendium specifically written to be
accessible to the non-specialist general reader and kitchen cook with an interest in providing
meals that are easy to prepare and gluten free. Of special note is the information on diagnosing
gluten disorders, the latest gluten-free labeling regulations, complete meal plans, and the more
than 140 recipes ranging from Strawberry Shortcake; to Apple Cranberry Quinoa Salad; to Easy
Chicken and Rice Soup; to Cheddar Quesadillas. Of special note is the chapter on 'Making It
Easy for Children' addressing cross-contamination tips, kids at school, on field trips and picnics,
on holidays and family events, at camps, 'eating on the go', gluten-free snacks, and more.
Enhanced with a Recipe Directory with Allergy Information and a comprehensive index, "Gluten
Free, Hassle Free, Second Edition: A Simple, Sane, Dietitian-Approved Program For Eating
Your Way Back to Health" is very highly recommended for family and community library
Health/Medicine and Specialty Cookbook collections. It should be noted that "Gluten Free,
Hassle Free, Second Edition: A Simple, Sane, Dietitian-Approved Program For Eating Your Way
Back to Health" is also available in a Kindle edition ($11.49).
Payard Desserts
Francois Payard
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
215 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003
9781118435892, $40.00, www.hmhbooks.com
Payard Desserts packs in dishes from Payard's twenty years of professional dessert cooking, and
is a recommendation for any dessert cook looking for something special. Here are 'upscale'
desserts from Dark Chocolate Souffle with Pistachio Ice Cream to Gorgonzola Ice Cream and
beyond: the focus here is on offering unexpected combinations of flavors and of sweet and
savory dishes. Many recipes can be made ahead, making them accessible to even busy cooks who
want to cook on the side, while a 'whisk' rating system allows for at-a-glance assessment of
which recipes are easier than others. With its mouth-watering display of original creations, this is
a 'must' for any cook looking for something different.
Growing a Feast
Kurt Timmermeister
W. W. Norton & Company
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
9780393088892, $24.95, www.wwnorton.com
GROWING A FEAST: THE CHRONICLE OF A FARM-TO-TABLE MEAL comes from a
Seattle chef and restaurateur who made the transition to small-scale farming, and this documents
his experiences with a series of start-up projects on that farm from beekeeping to farming. He
prepared weekly dinners from the farm's fresh ingredients to help support this transition - and
GROWING A FEAST documents the evolution of this process. All the basics of how such a
feast is conceived and carried out are covered in chapters loaded with engrossing farming stories,
making this a 'must' for any interested in food or farming alike.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Land of the Fallen Star Gods
J.S. Gordon
Bear & Company
c/o Inner Traditions International, Ltd.
One Park Street, Rochester, VT 05767
www.innertraditions.com
9781591431640, $20.00, www.bearandcompanybooks.com
Land of the Fallen Star Gods: The Celestial Origins of Ancient Egypt are recounted in a fine
survey of prehistory that shows how forgotten civilizations are hidden beneath the Mediterranean
and the coast of Africa, and how the appearance of Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations 5,000
years ago represents the last remains of an ancient, sophisticated world culture. Physical evidence
of mystical traditions, rituals, and more discusses the culture of these ancient Egyptians and
provides another perspective on their divine purpose and human evolution in general, making for
a fine new age history filled with new insights about mankind's possible origins.
The Practice Of Nada Yoga
Baird Hersey
Inner Traditions International, Ltd.
One Park Street, Rochester, VT 05767
www.innertraditions.com
9781620551813, $16.95, www.amazon.com
Nada yoga is an ancient Indian metaphysical system. It is both a philosophical system, a
medicine, and - as the name suggests - a form of yoga. The system's theoretical and practical
aspects are based on the premise that the entire cosmos and all that exists in the cosmos,
including human beings, consists of sound vibrations, called nada. This concept holds that it is
the sound energy in motion rather than of matter and particles which form the building blocks of
the cosmos. Nada yoga is also a way to approach with reverence and respond to sound. Sound
and music is in this context, something more than just the sensory properties and sources of
sensuous pleasure, sound and music is considered also to play the role as a potential medium to
achieve a deeper unity with both the outer and the inner cosmos. Nada yoga's use of sound
vibrations and resonances are also used to pursue palliative effects on various problematic
psychological and spiritual conditions. It is also employed to raise the level of awareness of the
postulated energy centers called chakra. "The Practice of Nada Yoga: Meditation on the Inner
Sacred Sound" by musician and yoga expert Baird Hersey is a 224 page compendium that details
the teachings on nada yoga from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika with clear, step-by-step instructions
to find and hear the inner sacred sound of nada; explains the 4 levels of sound through a series of
practical meditation exercises; and includes instructions for a daily nada yoga meditation practice
as well as ways to strengthen advanced practice. Exceptionally well written and organized, "The
Practice Of Nada Yoga" is highly recommended reading for all yoga enthusiasts and
practitioners. It should be noted that "The Practice Of Nada Yoga" is also available in a Kindle
edition ($9.99).
U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
179 Ludlow Street, Stamford, CT 06902
www.usgamesinc.com www.amazon.com
U.S. Games Systems is the premier publisher of tarot decks in this country. Three of their newest
offerings are particular noteworthy because of their hauntingly beautiful artwork. Accompanied
by a 28 page booklet compiling inspirational messages and featuring 44 oversized cards,
"Magical Times Empowerment Cards" (9781572817234, $16.00) showcases the work of Jody
Bergsma. "Gilded Reverie Lenormand" (9781572817548, $19.95) by Ciro Marchetti comprises
36 superbly crafted cards and a 48 page booklet of interpretations and instructions. Deftly written
and stunningly illustrated by Kim Dreyer, "Conscious Spirit" (9781572817241, $16.00) features
a 44 impressively imaged card collection and 44 page 'user friendly' booklet that will enable the
user to plumb the depths of their consciousness. All three of these simply outstanding decks are
very highly recommended. For a complete and descriptive listing of all their outstanding tarot
card collections, visit the U.S. Games Systems web site at www.usgamesinc.com
New Page Books
c/o Career Press Inc.
220 West Parkway, Unit 12
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
www.newpagebooks.com
Scott Alan Roberts and John Richard Ward's THE EXODUS REALITY: UNEARTHING THE
REAL HISTORY OF MOSES, IDENTIFYING THE PHARAOHS, AND EXAMINING THE
EXODUS FROM EGYPT (9781601632913, $19.99) comes from a historian and theologian and
an anthropologist who here provide insights into one of the Bible's oldest mysteries. Chapters
probe the figure of Moses, four pharaohs, the Templars, Masons and more in a probe of the
Exodus of the Israelites from enslavement in Egypt, offering archaeological evidence and history
of the biblical accounts and considering the Ark and other biblical interpretations. Spirituality
and new age collections alike will find this a winning examination. These collections will also
appreciate Susan Shumsky, D.D.'s THE POWER OF AURAS: TAP INTO YOUR ENERGY
FIELD FOR CLARIFY, PEACE OF MIND, AND WELL-BEING (9781601632890, $16.99),
one of the most in-depth guides in print. This is a new, enhanced edition of the classic and offers
over seventy illustrations and specific reader guidelines in each chapter as it considers ways to
heal through intuitive dowsing, color, movement and meditation. Learn how to see auras,
develop spiritual self-defense mechanisms, heal dense vibrations, and more with a guide that
goes far beyond most (which teach how to see/interpret an aura) to promote a more active role in
the process of using energy fields.
The Self-Help Shelf
The Renaissance Soul, updated edition
Margaret Lobenstine
The Experiment Publishing
9781615190928, $14.95, www.theexperimentpublishing.com
The Renaissance Soul: How to Make Your Passions Your Life provides a guide linking
passionate achievement to personality type and appears in an updated edition in paperback for the
first time to pair a life-planning strategy to greater aspirations. From how to thrive on many
interests to creating joy from many different passions, this provides an innovative survey highly
recommended for any who would cultivate not a singular path, but one comprised of many
different inte5rests.
The American History Shelf
Necessary Courage
Lowell J. Soike
University of Iowa Press
100 Kuhl House
119 West Park Road
Iowa City, IA 52242-1000
9781609381936 $24.95 www.uiowapress.org
In the early 1850s and 1860s, Iowa was the westernmost free state bordering a slave state.
Necessary Courage: Iowa's Underground Railroad in the Struggle Against Slavery examines
Iowa's role as an antislavery bastion, as conflict over America's "peculiar institution" moved
westward. Historian Lowell J. Soike has collected little-known tales of desperate runaway slaves
brave Iowans, and the Underground Railroad that spirited slaves to freedom. Serving the
Underground Railroad was literally life-threatening - people who helped escaped slaves could be
arrested, attacked, or killed by the authorities, by slavecatchers, or by pro-slavery neighbors.
Extensive notes supplement this historical chronicle; though its true-life stories are presented
with the meticulous precision of a scholar, they are more tense, exciting, and heartbreaking than
any novel. Highly recommended, especially for public and college library American History
shelves.
The Sagebrush State
Michael W. Bowers
University of Nevada Press
Mail Stop 0166, Reno, NV, 89557-0166
www.unpress.nevada.edu
9780874179231, $21.95, www.amazon.com
Nevada is the 7th most extensive, the 35th most populous, and the 9th least densely populated of
the 50 United States. Nearly three-quarters of Nevada's people live in Clark County, which
contains the Las Vegas - Paradise metropolitan area where the state's three largest incorporated
cities are located. Nevada's capital is Carson City. Nevada is officially known as the "Silver
State" due to the importance of silver to its history and economy. It is known as the "Sagebrush
State" because of the native eponymous plant. Nevada is largely desert and semiarid, with much
of it located within the Great Basin. Areas south of the Great Basin are located within the Mojave
Desert, while Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada lie on the western edge. Approximately 86% of
the state's land is owned by various jurisdictions of the U.S. federal government, both civilian
and military. Now in an updated and significantly expanded fourth edition, "The Sagebrush State:
Nevada's History, Government, and Politics" by Michael W. Bowers (Professor of Political
Science and Public law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas) is a 312 page compendium providing
an analytical overview of the state from its inception down to the present day. A seminal work of
impressively detailed and documented scholarship, "The Sagebrush State: Nevada's History,
Government, and Politics" is very highly recommended and instructive reading for students of
Nevadan history and would make an important contribution to academic library American
History and Political Science reference collections. It should be noted that "The Sagebrush State:
Nevada's History, Government, and Politics" is also available in a Kindle edition ($13.88).
Histories Of American Christianity
Christopher H. Evans
Baylor University Press
One Bear Place, #97363, Waco, TX 76798-7363
www.baylorpress.com
9781602585454, $44.95, www.amazon.com
No other country on earth has a larger percentage of their population self-identify as being
religious. Religion (principally Christianity) has been an integral part of the history of America
from its founding down to the present day. Histories of American Christianity: An Introduction"
by Christopher H. Evans (Professor of the History of Christianity, Boston University School of
Theology) is a 403 page compendium providing an introduction and informative overview of the
pluralism and impact of Christianity (especially the Protestant churches) upon American culture,
society, and politics. Exceptionally well written and presented, "Histories of American
Christianity: An Introduction" is chronologically organized into five major sections: Constructing
a Protestant Worldview 1600-1800; The Evangelical Empire and Its Critics 1800-1865;
American Christianity in Tumult 1865-1920; American Christianity and Modernity 1920-1965;
The Restructuring of American Christianity 1965-2009. Enhanced with an Epilogue, extensive
notes, a select bibliography, and an index of names as well as an index of subject, "Histories of
American Christianity: An Introduction" is a very highly recommended history for personal,
seminary, community, and academic library Christian Studies and American History reference
collections and supplemental reading lists. It should be noted that "Histories of American
Christianity: An Introduction" is also available in a Kindle edition ($42.47).
Freedom National
James Oakes
W. W. Norton & Company
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
9780393347753, $18.95, www.wwnorton.com
Freedom National: The Destruction of Slavery in the United States, 1861-1865 provides a fine
history of emancipation and comes from a history professor who closely examines the idea that
the Civil War held a singular purpose. For Lincoln and the Republican Congress of the times,
restoring the Union and ending slavery were entwined from the start, and the Southern states
began to secede after Lincoln's election in the face of his emancipation policies. Lincoln had to
rely on his military authority as commander in chief to justify his emancipation policies in a
move that would further embroil and separate states even though Lincoln tried to foster gradual,
compensated emancipation policies to ease the transition. The result is a history of emancipation
that is a 'must' for any collection strong in civil war or civil rights issues.
The World History Shelf
Medieval Mysteries
Karen Ralls
IBIS
c/o Red Wheel/Weiser/Conari
665 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
www.redwheelweiser.com
9780892541720, $22.95, www.amazon.com
Europe's 'High Middle Ages' ranged from 1100 to 1300 A.D. and was a time of legend, folklore,
superstition, myth, and cultural/religious symbolism that governed the beliefs and behaviors of
the populace from the most impoverished peasant to the most opulent of the royalty. Compiled
and written by medieval historian Karen Ralls (who served as the Deputy Curator of Art at the
Rosslyn Chapel from 1996 to 2001), "Medieval Mysteries: A Guide to History, Lore, Places and
Symbolism" is a beautifully illustrated, 304 page, compendium that showcases a series of
medieval groups and beliefs that range from the Knights Templar; Mary Magdalene; The Black
Madonna; The Holy Grail; and the Cathars; to Medieval Guilds; heretics and heresy; the
Troubadours; King Arthur; and the Rosslyn Chapel. Enhanced with two appendices, substantial
endnotes, an impressive bibliography and list of recommended readings, and a comprehensive
index, ""Medieval Mysteries: A Guide to History, Lore, Places and Symbolism" is a seminal
work of outstanding scholarship, thoroughly 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation,
and very highly recommended for personal, community, and academic library Medieval Studies
reference collections and supplemental reading lists. It should be noted that ""Medieval
Mysteries: A Guide to History, Lore, Places and Symbolism" is also available in a Kindle edition
($11.99).
Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography
Kerry Brown, editor-in-chief
Berkshire Publishing Group
120-122 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230-1506
www.berkshirepublishing.com
9781933782669, $595.00, www.amazon.com
"The Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography" is a three volume, 1750 page, encyclopedic
compendium comprised of contributions from one hundred internationally recognized experts
from nearly a dozen countries. It is specifically designed to accessibly present the entire span of
Chinese history in the form of succinct biographical descriptions of China's emperors, politicians,
poets, writers, artists, scientists, explorers, and philosophers who have shaped and transformed
culture, politics, economics, technology, and social structure of China over the course of five
thousand years. In 135 entries, ranging from 1,000 to 8,000 words the "Berkshire Dictionary of
Chinese Biography" ranges from the possibly mythological figures of ancient China down to the
20th Century Communist leaders Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping. Deftly written in-depth
essays present a complex historical context, providing readers with a compelling narrative that
weaves abstract concepts and disparate events into a coherent story. Of special note are the
cross-references between the articles showing the connections between times, places,
movements, events, and individuals. Enhanced with the inclusion of a time line of key events, a
pronunciation guide, a bibliography, lists of rulers and other prominent people, and other
supplemental materials for students of Chinese history and culture, "Berkshire Dictionary of
Chinese Biography" is an impressive and seminal work of outstanding scholarship and a
critically important addition to academic library biographical reference collections in general and
Chinese History Studies supplemental reading lists in particular.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
Tending the Heart Fire
Shiva Rea
Sounds True
413 South Arthur Avenue, Louisville, CO 80027
9781604077094, $29.95, www.soundstrue.com
Tending the Heart Fire: Living in Flow with the Pulse of Life comes from a yogini and spiritual
teacher who explains how to blend yoga's teachings into daily life, and offers a guide for
connecting with the heart and the planet. Rituals, practices and yoga philosophy blend with keys
to creating connections between the sacred and emotions, offering some 40 HeartFire meditations
and a weekly, daily and cyclic planning guide for harmonizing self with the universe. The result
packs in color images, charts, diagrams and more for an exceptional, inspirational new age
survey especially recommended for newcomers to yoga and meditation.
The Christian Studies Shelf
Inspiration From Pope Francis
Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Pauline Books & Media
50 Saint Paul's Avenue, Boston, MA 02130-3433
www.pauline.org
9780819837226, $9.95, www.amazon.com
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio (17 December 1936) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Francis is the
266th and current Pope of the Catholic Church, in which capacity he is Bishop of Rome and
absolute Sovereign of the Vatican City State. He worked briefly as a chemical technician and
nightclub bouncer before entering the seminary. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1969, and
from 1973 to 1979 was Argentina's Provincial Superior of the Society of Jesus. He became the
Archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998, and was created a Cardinal in 2001. Following the
resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on 28 February 2013, the subsequent papal conclave elected
Bergoglio as his successor on 13 March. He chose his papal name in honour of Saint Francis of
Assisi and is the first Jesuit Pope, the first Pope from the Americas, the first Pope from the
Southern Hemisphere, and the first non-European Pope since Pope Gregory III in 741, 1272 years
earlier. From the beginning of his papacy he has made a very popular impression on both
Catholics and non-Catholics around the world. Compiled by Jorge Mario Bergoglio, "Inspiration
From Pope Francis" is a 160 page compendium comprised of more than ten years worth of
homilies written while Pope Francis was an archbishop, cardinal, and finally as Pope. Along with
a brief biography, the topics are organized thematically. "Inspiration From Pope Francis" should
be considered mandatory reading by all Catholics and will prove of immense interest and
illumination to non-Catholics as well.
Old Testament Today
John H. Walton & Andrew E. Hill
Zondervan Academic
c/o Zondervan Publishing House
5300 Patterson Avenue, S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49530
www.zondervan.com
9780310498209, $44.99, www.amazon.com
The Old Testament is the Christian term for the Hebrew Bible, a collection of religious writings
by ancient Israelites that form the first section of the Christian Bible, to which were added a
second collection of writings referred to as the New Testament. The books included in the Old
Testament canon varies markedly between Christian denominations; Protestants accept only the
books of the official Jewish Hebrew Bible canon as their Old Testament but divide it into 39
books, while Catholics, the Eastern Orthodox, Coptic and Ethiopian churches accept a
considerably larger collection of writings in their Old Testament canon. The Old Testament was
compiled and edited by various men over a period of centuries, with many scholars concluding
that the Hebrew canon that was destined to become the Old Testament of the Christian
communities was solidified by about the 3rd century BC. Now in a thoroughly updated and
significantly expanded second edition by John H. Walton and Andrew E. Hill (both of whom are
professors of Old Testament studies at Wheaton College in Illinois), "Old Testament Today: A
Journey from Ancient Context to Contemporary Relevance" is a 480 page compendium that
provides students and non-specialist general readers with an informed and informative historical
and theological analytically descriptive and historical overview of the books of the Protestant
version of the Old Testament, as well as the relevance the Old Testament has for contemporary
Christian faith, practice, and application. Enhanced throughout with the addition of illustrations,
maps, scriptural quotations, charts, and full color photography, "Old Testament Today" is an
impressive and 'reader friendly' work of impeccable scholarship, giving it the highest
recommendation possible for personal, family, school, seminary, academic, and community
library collections.
Julian of Norwich
Annotation by Mary C. Earle
Skylight Paths Publishing
Sunset Farms Offices, Route 4
PO Box 237
Woodstock, VT 05091
9781594735134 $16.99 www.skylightpaths.com
Julian of Norwich: Selections from Revelations of Divine Love - Annotated & Explained
presents excerpts from "Revelations of Divine Love", a classic spiritual text by the
fourteenth-century English Mystic Julian of Norwich, well known for her timeless reflections on
the Christian faith. Each page of excerpts is paired with a page of annotations by Episcopal priest
Mary C. Earle, interpreting Norwich's revelations in terms more accessible to modern lay readers
of all backgrounds. An excellent introduction to "Revelations of Divine Love", Julian of Norwich
is especially recommended for church library collections and as a starting resource for amateur
theologians.
Ethics and Moral Reasonings: A Student's Guide
C. Ben Mitchell
Crossway Books
1300 Crescent Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
9781433537677, $11.99, www.crossway.org
Ethics and Moral Reasonings: A Student's Guide is a fine primer considering Christian morality
and using insights from key Christian ethicists to discuss moral reasoning in the Scripture, and is
a pick for any college student studying Biblical meaning. It provides simple reflections for moral
understanding based on Biblical accounts and the history of moral reasoning alike, and makes for
an excellent survey perfect for study and classroom discussion.
Chasing God
Angie Smith
B&H Publishing Group
127 Ninth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37234-0143
9781433676611, $17.99, www.BHPublishinggroup.com
CHASING GOD is a combination of memoir and insights into the difference between chasing
God and following, and it's an inspirational piece recommended for any spiritual reader interested
in autobiographies charting the process of finding greater connections to God. Chapters discuss
being busy, not being able to see or discern God's message, and how life events are often God
speaking through other means. The trick is how to develop the vision and perception needed to
perceive these messages - and CHASING GOD provides this foundation for understanding,
always using the author's experiences to connect with God and her audience. Any collection
strong in inspirational Christian reading will find this a find addition.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
Why We Remain Jews
Vladimir Tsesis, MD
Academy Chicago Publishers
363 West Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60610
www.academychicago.com
9780897337175, $19.95, www.amazon.com
In "Why We Remain Jews", Dr. Vladimir Tsesis candidly describes his personal transformation
from religious ignorance to strong belief in the Jewish religion. Dr. Tsesis assigns a special place
to the proof of his conclusion that religion and science (especially in light of recent discoveries)
are not in opposition, but are in complete harmony and supplementing, not excluding, each other.
In the spirit of ecumenism Dr. Tsesis persuasively advocates the coexistence of different
religions -- all of which share the common objective of the physical, emotional, and spiritual
survival of the human race. The unifying theme of "Why We Remain Jew" is the beauty of the
Jewish religion and a coherent explanation for both Jews and non-Jews to why adherence to
Judaism is so tenacious, especially in the realities of the 20th and now the 21st centuries, making
it a very highly recommended for students of Judaism, members of the Jewish community, as
well as both community and academic library Judaic Studies collections. It should be noted that
"Why We Remain Jews" is also available in a hardcover edition (9780897337328, $32.50).
The Prophetic Law
Sandor Goodhart
Michigan State University Press
1405 South Harrison Road, Suite 25
East Lansing, MI 48823-5245
www.msupress.msu.edu
9781611861242, $24.95, www.amazon.com
Rene Girard (born December 25, 1923) is a French historian, literary critic, and philosopher of
social science. His work belongs to the tradition of anthropological philosophy. He is the author
of nearly thirty books (see below), in which he developed the ideas of: mimetic desire: all of our
desires are borrowed from other people; mimetic rivalry: all conflict originates in mimetic desire;
the scapegoat mechanism is the origin of sacrifice and the foundation of human culture, and
religion was necessary in human evolution to control the violence that can come from mimetic
rivalry; the Bible reveals the three previous ideas and denounces the scapegoat mechanism.
Girard's writings cover many areas. Although the reception of his work is different in each of
these areas, there is a growing body of secondary literature that uses his hypotheses and ideas in
the areas of literary criticism, critical theory, anthropology, theology, psychology, mythology,
sociology, economics, cultural studies, and philosophy. "The Prophetic Law: Essays in Judaism,
Girardianism, Literary Studies, and the Ethical" by Sandor Goodhart (Professor of English and
Jewish Studies, Purdue University) is a 342 page compendium comprised of twelve erudite and
scholarly essays organized into four thematic sections: Dialogue Among Girardians; Girardian
Reading and the Scriptural; Girardian Reading and the Literary; Girardian and the Ethical. As
informed and informative as they are thoughtful and thought-provoking, this anthology of essays
should be considered a "must" for students of the life and work of Rene Girard and an important
contribution to academic library Contemporary Philosophy collections. It should be noted that
"The Prophetic Law: Essays in Judaism, Girardianism, Literary Studies, and the Ethical" is also
available in a Kindle edition ($12.60).
The Audiobook Shelf
Foreign Gods, Inc.
Okey Ndibe, author
Dominic Hoffman, narrator
Blackstone Audiobooks
PO Box 969
Ashland, OR 97520
9781482968255 $32.95 www.BlackstoneAudio.com
Okey Ndibe (teacher of African Literature at Brown University) presents Foreign Gods, Inc., the
unabridged audiobook adaptation of a novel about desperation. Ike is a Nigerian cab driver in
New York, who despite his economics degree can barely make enough money to survive, let
alone meet the needs of his fractious African-American wife or his widowed mother. He hatches
a dangerous but potentially lucrative plan - to travel back to Nigeria, steal the statue of an ancient
war deity from his home village, and sell it to a New York gallery. His plot leads him to
estranged friends and family, as well as the middle of an ongoing conflict between those in his
village who worship the deity and those who practice Christianity. An examination of thorny
moral choices, the pressures of globalization, and being caught between two dramatically
different worlds, Foreign Gods, Inc. is captivating from beginning to end. 10 CDs, 11 1/2
hours.
Do You Believe in Magic?
Paul A. Offit, MD, author
Corey Snow, narrator
Tantor Media, Inc.
2 Business Park Road, Unit 2
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
9781452619262 $37.99 www.tantor.com
"There's no such thing as alternative medicine. There's only medicine that works and medicine
that doesn't," states medical expert Paul A. Offit, MD (chief of the Division of Infectious
Diseases and director of the Vaccine Education Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia). "Do
You Believe in Magic? The Sense and Nonsense of Alternative Medicine" is the unabridged
audiobook rendition of his cautionary warning. Offit lays bare the shameful deceptions of the
alternative medicine industry. Although some alternative medicine patients can benefit from the
placebo response (when a person starts to feel or be healthier just because they think they're
being treated, even though they aren't), far too many of these so-called treatments are ineffective,
expensive, injurious, or even fatal. Alternative medicine is a largely unregulated industry, and
without that legal obligation to prove its claims or disclose its risks, it can cause great harm either
directly (when "treatments" are harmful) or indirectly (by luring patients away from the
traditional medicine that is more likely to help them the sooner they receive it). Offit takes a
stand against phony cancer-cure claims, anti-aging hucksters, and conspiracy theorists whose
claim that vaccines cause autism has been scientifically debunked over and over again. Anyone
and everyone considering alternative medicine treatments should first listen carefully to Offit's
wisdom! Highly recommended, especially for public library collections. 5 CDs, 6 hours.
Andrew's Brain
E.L. Doctorow
Random House Audio Books
c/o The Random House Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, 5th floor, New York, NY 10019
9780804127752, $30.00, www.randomhouseaudio.com
Author E.L. Doctorow narrates his own vivid novel that examines the life of a man who has
caused disaster more than once in his life. Here he tells the story of this life, these disasters, his
loves and tragedies, and he considers truths about memory, personality and choice that offer
vivid insights into the human condition. With its progressive series of reflections, ANDREW'S
BRAIN is a compelling inspection perfect for listeners who like complex, thought-provoking
novels.
Brown Dog
Jim Harrison, author
Read by Bronson Pinchot, Ray Porter, and Lloyd James
Blackstone Audiobooks
PO Box 969
Ashland, OR 97520
9781482952728 $39.95 www.BlackstoneAudio.com
Now in an unabridged audiobook rendition, Brown Dog collects all of author Jim Harrison's
novellas about Brown Dog - a hedonistic, reckless, unlucky but plucky Michigan Indian. Stories
follow his exploits as he just barely ekes out a living while pursuing his triple passions of food,
drink, and women; searches for an alleged Native activist who stole his bearskin; adopts two
Native children and flees the authorities before returning across the Canadian border in the cover
of a rock band tour bus, and more. Will Brown Dog ever achieve stability, family, or redemption
for his heedless ways? A grand tour through the eyes of a complex character, Brown Dog is
especially recommended for public library audiobook collections.
Baseball Forever!
From the Miley Collection
Jason Turbow, editor
Bob Costas, narrator
AudioGo
9780792791409 $19.95 www.audiogo.com
Baseball Forever! is an audiobook compilation of some of the greatest highlights in baseball
history from the Miley Collection. Originally spoken live on radio by the top sports broadcasters
of the day, Baseball Forever! is filled with amazing feats such as Carl Hubbell striking out Babe
Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx and Joe Cronin (in that order); Bill Mazeroski' homer; the Shot
Heard 'round the World; and much more. Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster Bob Costas
guides the listener through baseball history with his smooth narrative, in this superb treasury for
sports enthusiasts and sports historians alike. 4 CDs, 4 1/2 hours.
We're Alive: A Story of Survival, The Third Season
Wayland Productions
c/o Blackstone Audiobooks
PO Box 969
Ashland, OR 97520
9781482909951 $105.00 www.BlackstoneAudio.com
Named "Best of 2012" on iTunes, We're Alive: A Story of Survival, The Third Season is the
library edition of a radio play audiobook chronicling the brutal and hazardous fallout from a
zombie apocalypse. Brought to life with a full-cast performance and chilling sound effects, the
saga follows a band of survivors struggling to create and fortify a sanctuary from the flesh-eating
undead. But zombies are far from the only monsters in a barren hellscape, where far too many
human beings no longer constrain themselves with a conscience! Exciting, terrifying, and sure to
be a popular library lend, the We're Alive series is highly recommended. 12 CDs, 11 1/2
hours.
The Hanging Garden
Ian Rankin, author
Performed by Michael Page
Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887
Grand Haven, MI 49417
9781480523791 $14.99 www.brillianceaudio.com
The Hanging Garden is the unabridged audiobook adaptation of the ninth book in the Inspector
Rebus series. Organized crime is descending upon Scotland, perpetuating the evils of drugs,
extortion, and forced prostitution. Stalwart policeman Rebus is in the thick of fighting back, as
well as pursuing a lead on an elderly Nazi alleged to have murdered an entire French village. But
Rebus' battle against crime turns viciously personal when his own daughter becomes a casualty
of the gang wars. A story of revenge, violence, and fighting back against a menace that lacks the
barest shred of a conscience, The Hanging Garden is an edge-of-one's-seat thriller that fans of the
genre are sure to enjoy! 10 CDs, 11 hours 25 min.
Be Careful What You Wish For
Jeffrey Archer
Macmillan Audio
175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 315
New York, NY 10010
9781427239365 $39.99 www.macmillanaudio.com
Be Careful What You Wish For is the unabridged audiobook rendition of a new novel in the
"Clifton Chronicles" saga of the wealthy yet sometimes troubled Clifton family. Set in the 1960's
era., the story begins with Harry Clifton and his wife Emma rushing to the hospital, not knowing
whether their son Sebastian is dead or alive. Meanwhile, Ross Buchanan's forced resignation
from the Barrington Shipping Company leaves open a power vacuum - and if the wrong person is
maneuvered to replace him, the entire Barrington family firm could be devoured from within! A
skillfully woven interpersonal saga, Be Careful What You Wish For is a "must-read" for anyone
following the multi-tiered family tale, and an attention-grabbing jumping-on point for anyone
brand new to the series. Highly recommended. 9 CDs, 11 1/2 hours.
From the Dead
Mark Billingham, author
Paul Thornley, narrator
Highbridge Audio Books
201 Sixth Street SE, Suite 220
Minneapolis, MN 55414
9781622312849 $34.95 www.highbridgeaudio.com
From the Dead: A Tom Thorne Novel is the unabridged audiobook adaptation of an intense
mystery-thriller. Donna Langford was convicted of conspiracy to murder her husband, and served
ten years in prison, but just before her release, she received an anonymous letter with a
photography of her husband - apparently, he is alive and well. Detective Inspector Tom Thorne
of London's Metropolitan Police becomes embroiled in a case of deception, intrigue, and
manipulation; can any justice be salvaged from the wreckage of a lost decade? Exciting to the
very end, From the Dead is especially recommended for connoisseurs of quality crime writing. 10
CDs, 11 1/2 hours.
Galaxy Press
7051 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 200
Hollywood, CA 90028
www.galaxypress.com
L. Ron Hubbard was a master storyteller during the 'Golden Age' of pulp magazine fiction.
Galaxy Press is dedicated to keeping Hubbard's impressive roster of short stories and novels in
print for the enjoyment of new generations of appreciative readers. What may be less well known
is that Galaxy Press is also producing multicast performances of Hubbard's stories complete with
music and sound effects. The result is a true 'theatre of the mind' experience for listeners. One of
their outstanding titles showcasing Hubbard's mastery of the action/adventure genre is the novel
"The Headhunters" (9781592122882, $9.95) inch which adventurer Tom Christian must deal
with the murderous Punjo Charlie and his tribe of headhunters in the jungles of the Solomon
Islands. There is gold and a girl as the ultimate goal with true 'cliff-hanger' suspense in this
unabridged, two hour, two CD audio book edition. Also very highly recommended, "Hell's
Legionnaire" (9781592122622, $9.95) offers two more hours of CD audio book adventure
comprised of three of Hubbard's action-packed short stories: 'The Squad That Never Came Back';
'The Barbarians', and the title piece, 'Hell's Legionnaire'. Solid entertainment with flawless
production values, both of these terrific audio masterpieces are enthusiastically recommended for
personal and community library audio book collections.
Highbridge Audio Books
201 Sixth Street SE, Suite 220
Minneapolis, MN 55414
www.highbridgeaudio.com
The eight audio books in author Cressida Cowell's 'How to Train Your Dragon' series receive a
strong reading by David Tennant (the Scottish actor who has played many classic roles but is
perhaps best-known for his role in Doctor Who) and provides a lively set of fantasy adventures
perfect for any who like a combination of humor and fantasy. Begin with Book 1
(9781478954002, $20.00), which tells what happens when a boy, the quiet son of a chief,
determines he will capture a dragon and train it: something nobody has done before. Move to
How to Be a Pirate (9781478954033), which tells what happen when the same boy Hiccup finds
a coffin at sea that could be the key to a great pirate treasure. A treasure hunt leads to more
dangers. How to Speak Dragonese (9781478954057, $20.00) follows and tells what happens
when Hiccup and his best friend accidentally raid the wrong ship, rescuing a tiny dragon before
they are kidnapped, while How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse (9781478954071, $20.00) tells of a
dangerous incurable sting and a journey to battle a crazy Chief if a curse is to be changed, while
How to Twist a Dragon's Tale (9781478954095, $20.00) revolves around a stolen Fire-Stone, an
active volcano, and the hatching of Exterminator Dragon eggs. A Hero's Guide to Deadly
Dragons (9781478954163, $20.00) tells of Hiccup's plan to save his dragon from being banished,
while How to Ride a Dragon's Storm (9781478954187, $20.00) tells of a swimming race which
Hiccup can only win by coming in last - discovering America along the way. Finally, How to
Break a Dragon's Heart (9781478954200, $20.00) tells of an impossible mission which must be
completed if Hiccup is to live. These interconnected stories are enjoyed best as a set, with each
plot building upon another and providing a powerful enjoyment for any audio listener of any
age.
Hachette Audio
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
www.hachetteaudio.com
James Patterson and Emily Raymond's FIRST LOVE (9781619697010, $30.00) receives a fine
narration by theater grad Lauren Fortgang, who adds a spicy and evocative voice to this story of
Axi Moore, a 'good girl' who wants to run away from her life. She's madly in love with her best
friend Robinson - so when she invites him to join her on a life-changing cross-country road trip,
she begins breaking rules. All the rules. This story of first love is a powerful saga of what
happens when rules are broken, and is a top pick for any audio listener. Rocco Dispirito is a
James Beard award-winning chef and author of nine other diet and cookbooks: the appearance of
his POUND A DAY DIET (9781478900689, $30.00) in audio provides listeners with a
chef-based diet and a new idea in accelerated weight loss. His is a low-cal, six-meal-a-day
formula proven to help users lose up to five pounds every five days. It's a diet developed with a
doctor's aid and it teaches the basics of a successful weight loss strategy that's especially
recommended for audio listeners.
The Library CD Shelf
Libation
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
www.sierraleonesrefugeeallstars.com
Cumbancha
413 Carpenter Road, Charlotte, VT 05445
www.cumbancha.com
c/o Press Junkie PR (publicity)
9901 Brodie Lane, Suite 160, PMB 221, Austin, TX 78748
$15.98 CD / $8.99 MP3 www.amazon.com
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars is a musical performance group who celebrate their African
cultural heritage while taking stand against tribalism, regionalism, and divisive violence in their
latest album, Libation. The title refers to a common African custom of pouring a small amount of
drink on the ground as an offering to gods, spirits, ancestors, or departed loved ones. Brimming
with rhythm, enthusiasm for life, and the will to build a better world, Libation is a choice pick for
international music collections. The tracks are "Chaimra" (3:50), "Can't Make Me Lonely"
(3:29), "It's So Sorry" (4:24), "Gbaenyama" (4:38), "Rich But Poor" (4:34), "Ghana Baby" (3:05),
"Manjalagi" (4:18), "Maria" (3:43), "Money No Do" (3:58), "Treat You Right" (4:11), "Min Do
Sin Tay" (3:48), and "No Feel Bad O" (3:48).
Gypsy Dream
Ferenc Illenyi with Andrew Leinhard, Erich Avinger, Chris Maresh, and guests
MesaBluemoon Recordings
c/o Rock Paper Scissors
511 West 4th Street, Suite 2
Bloomington, IN 47404
$TBA www.rockpaperscissors.biz
Hungarian-born violinist Ferenc Illenyi presents Gypsy Dream, an instrumental odyssey.
Accompanying Illenyi are expert jazz pianist Andrew Leinhard, Erich Avinger on the guitar,
Chris Maresh playing acoustic bass, and other contributing musicians. Gypsy Dream especially
delves into the ever-evolving legacy of Hungarian "Gypsy music", which has a long tradition of
being open to improvisation or additions. Soulful, invigorating, and rewarding, Gypsy Dream is a
gem for any international music collection. The tracks are "Ando Beco" (4:30), "Tears" (4:06),
"Boabdit, Bulerias" (3:50), "Gypsy Caprice" (4:33), "Indifference" (5:54), "Oblivion" (3:33),
"Tortura" (5:14), "A Minor Swing" (3:18), "Gloomy Sunday" (3:19), "Birds of Santa Maria
Novella" (5:51), and "Sonata in F Minor K466" (4:30).
Faya
Joe Driscoll & Sekou Kouyate
Cumbancha Music Publishing
413 Carpenter Road, Charlotte, VT 05445
c/o Press Junkie PR
9901 Brodie Lane, Suite 160, PMB 221
Austin, TX 78748
$15.00 CD/ $9.99 MP3 www.cumbancha.com
US-born, England-based rapper/beatboxer/singer Joe Driscoll and Guinean kora (a West African
stringed instrument similar in sound to a harp) master Sekou Kouyate combine their musical
talents in their smash debut album Faya. Though Driscoll and Kouyate do not share a common
language (Kouyate speaks French and very little English; Driscoll speaks English and no French
at all), music enables their flowing communication, and introduces listeners worldwide to an
international fusion of stellar talent. Highly recommended! The tracks are "Tanama" (3:29),
"Passport" (3:47), "Faya" (3:37), "Lady" (3:38), "Ghetto Many" (4:10), "Birnakely" (3:18),
"Wonamati" (3:11), "New York" (3:25), "Zion" (3:30), and "Faya (Gentleman's Dub Club
Remix)" (3:50).
Up.Rooted
Gina Chavez
www.ginachavez.com
Privately Published
c/o Press Junkie PR
9901 Brodie Lane, Suite 160, PMB 221
Austin, TX 78748
$TBA CD / $9.99 download www.cdbaby.com
Award-winning Austin singer and songwriter Gina Chavez presents Up. Rooted, her sophomore
studio album about reaching out to her Latin roots. Chavez, who is of Mexican and
Swiss-German descent, has traveled from Austin to do community work (living with Catholic
nuns and teaching English at a girls' school) in El Salvador. In the process she learned more
about Latin American culture and music, and elements of her transformative journey enrich her
mellifluous stylings. Highly recommended! The tracks are "Save Me" (4:31), "Gotta Get" (4:09),
"Like an Animal" (4:37), "Maiz" (3:54), "Siete-D" (4:01), "The Sweet Sound of Your Name"
(4:38), "Soy Quien Soy" (3:56), "Fire Water" (3:12), "Will You Love" (3:39), "Miles de Millas"
(4:16), and "Todo Cambia" (5:00).
The Library DVD Shelf
Think Before You Drink
Learning ZoneXpress
667 East Vine Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
$79.95 www.learningzonexpress.com
Printable teaching materials online at www.learningzonexpress.com/worksheets complement
Think Before You Drink: Sugar Shockers & Beverage Tips, an educational DVD for viewers of
all ages, about the often harmful way in which high-sugar drinks affect the average American diet
(alcoholic drinks are not covered in this DVD). From why sugary sport drinks can actually be
deleterious to performance, to the jitters and sleep disturbance of caffeinated energy drinks, to
how sugar soda contributes to obesity, to recommendations for healthy beverages, Think Before
You Drink is an excellent contribution to public and school library DVD collections. 25 min.
closed-captioned.
Parenting Principles
Featuring Laurence Steinberg, Ph.D.
Learning ZoneXpress
667 East Vine Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
$79.95 www.learningzonexpress.com
An educational DVD accessible to viewers of all ages, Parenting Principles discusses the ten
basic precepts of good parenting. Adolescent and parenting expert Laurence Steinberg, Ph.D.
teaches viewers about the crucially important role that parents play in shaping the next
generation. Personal anecdotes from individual parents round out this excellent and welcome
resource for both public and school DVD libraries. Printable teaching materials are available
online at www.learningzonexpress.com/worksheets as well. 38 min, closed-captioned.
The Science of Measurement
Hosted by Marcus du Sautoy
Athena Learning
Acorn Media
c/o RLJ Entertainment
9781598289961 $34.99 www.acornonline.com
Accessible to viewers of all backgrounds, The Science of Measurement: Taking the Measure of
the World is a documentary about how human beings have attempted to quantify the world about
them, from ancient history to the modern day. Host Marcus du Sautoy (Simonyi Professor for the
Public Understanding of Science, Oxford University) shows how seven fundamental units of
measurement form the basic framework of key scientific concepts and affect every aspect of our
daily lives. Bonus materials include a 12-page viewer's guide and a biography of Marcus du
Sautoy. Fascinating and enlightening, The Science of Measurement will prompt the viewer to
rethink his or her understanding of the wider world, and is highly recommended especially for
public and school library DVD collections. 3 episodes / 177 min., widescreen, SDH
subtitles.
Into the Cold
A film by Sebastian Copeland
Shelter Island
c/o TDC Entertainment (publicity)
220 East 23rd Street, Suite 405
New York, NY 10010
9781934708958 $24.98 www.intothecold.org
Into the Coldis an extraordinary documentary following two men's expedition to the frigid North
Pole. Viewers witness the intense survival training that environmental advocate, photographer,
filmmaker, and polar traveler Sebastian Copeland endures to prepare for a two-month, 400+ mile
journey on foot across the frozen ice cap. Aided by his partner Keith Heger, Copeland reveals the
beauty of nature at its most inhospitable (temperatures were often below -50 F). Astonishing and
profound, Into the Cold is highly recommended for personal, school, and public library DVD
collections. 87 min., widescreen.
Wings of a Warrior
A Gardner Doolittle film
Shelter Island
c/o Damore Public Relations
9781939517081 $14.98 www.shelterisland.net
Wings of a Warrior: The Jimmy Doolittle Story is a DVD biography of James Harold Doolittle
(1896-1993), one of the most decorated aviators in U.S. military history. Covering Doolittle's
entire life from his childhood in Alaska, to service in the Signal Reserve Corps Aviation Section,
to his record-breaking coast-to-coast flight in 1922, to his development of "instrument-only"
flying and his role in the Invasion of Normandy and the raid on Tokyo, Wings of a Warrior is an
incredible portrait of an intelligent, inventive, gifted man who was deadly serious about his duty.
A ten-minute bonus interview with filmmaker/host Gardner Doolittle rounds out this
extraordinary portrait of a larger-than-life pilot. Highly recommended. 84 min. plus extras.
Psychology and the New Heroism
Philip Zimbardo and Daniel Ellsberg
Moderated by Bill Roller
Bullfrog Films, Inc.
PO Box 149
Oley, PA 19547
1937772837 $195.00 www.bullfrogfilms.com
Psychology and the New Heroism is a documentary DVD of a deep, philosophical and
psychological discussion between Philip Zimbardo (Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Stanford
University) and Daniel Ellsberg. Zimbardo is best known as the creator of the notorious
"Stanford Prison Experiment" that reveled just how easily the roles of authoritarian and subject
can enable abusive behavior; Ellsberg served in the Pentagon under Secretary of Defense Robert
McNamara and risked imprisonment (or worse) to publicly reveal the Pentagon Papers, which
documented the lies that perpetuated the Vietnam war long after any hope of victory was lost.
Both men examine the fundamental questions: why are some people willing to risk their freedom
or their lives to speak out, become whistleblowers, or defend ethical principles? The new
heroism includes daring to tell the truth and bring the public crucial information, despite great
personal danger. Psychology and the New Heroism challenges viewers to listen to their
conscience above all, for the sake of their fellow citizens. 87 min., SDH captions.
Under Capricorn
Based on the novel by Helen Simpson
Acorn Media
c/o RLJ Entertainment
9781621721383 $39.99 www.acornonline.com
Based on a popular novel by author Helen Simpson Under Capricorn, is an extraordinary saga set
in 1831 Australia. Filmed on location in Australia, and first seen on the A&E channel, Under
Capricorn follows Irishman Charles Adare (played by Peter Cousens) in search of his fortune,
who becomes entangled in the lavish world of wealthy land baron Samson Flusky (John Hallam).
Flusky's wife Lady Henrietta (Lisa Harrow) is not mentally well, and Flusky hopes Adare can
ease her out of her melancholy. But Henrietta's erratic behavior is a mask for a dark and savage
secret. An increasingly poisonous environment of greed, jealousy, passion, and guilt threatens to
crush both Henrietta and Adare, in this dramatic glimpse of the dark side of the human condition.
A "must-have" for connoisseurs of quality British drama! 2 episodes on 2 DVDs, fullscreen, not
rated (contains nudity).
Poise Fit & Fierce: Take Back Your Core
Dr. Teri Jory
Poise Productions
c/o 411 Video Information
PO Box 1223, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
www.411videoinfo.com
$19.95 www.poisefitproductions.com
Fitness and life coach Dr. Teri Jori presents Poise Fit & Fierce: Take Back Your Core, a workout
DVD created especially to help tone the abdominals and sculpt the body. Poise Fit & Fierce
consists of three sections: one for power sculpting the arms and back, one for strengthening the
legs, and one for working abdominal muscles (also the pelvic floor)! Poise Fit & Fierce is an
excellent workout viewers of both genders and all backgrounds, though Dr. Teri Jory is
especially dedicated to helping breast cancer survivors achieve better quality of life through
exercise, and a portion of the proceeds from Poise Fit & Fierce will be donated to Breast Cancer
foundations. No expensive equipment is needed to take full advantage of Poise Fit & Fierce, an
excellent addition to any fitness DVD collection!
Get Extremely Ripped! & Chiseled
With Jari Love
www.jarilove.com
Privately Published
c/o 411 Video Information
PO Box 1223
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
$14.99 www.411videoinfo.com
Shot in high definition, Get Extremely Ripped! & Chiseled is a fitness DVD focused on
challenging and strengthening one's muscles. Certified personal trainer Jari Love leads this
excellent program for both male and female fitness enthusiasts. No expensive equipment is
required, though 3-8 pound handheld dumbbells and something to use as a step are
recommended. Divided into a 30-minute upper body workout and a 30-minute lower-body
workout, Get Extremely Ripped! & Chiseled targets each individual muscle group with specific
weight-training exercises. An excellent choice for anyone looking to improve their overall health,
strength, and muscle mass! 80 min., widescreen.
Joint Locks
Rory Miller
YMAA Publications
PO Box 480
Wolfeboro, NH 03894-0480
9781594392627 $29.95 www.ymaa.com
Martial arts and physical combat expert Rory Miller, with aid from his students, presents Joint
Locks: Learn to Improvise Joint Locks Under Pressure, an instructional DVD about one of the
most difficult yet effective means of immobilizing opponents. Miller demonstrates a teaching
method involving a principle-based approach, which even beginners can use to improvise joint
locks with as little as one hour of training. Miller emphasizes that joint locks are not a primary
self-defense technique; when one is in a deadly conflict, a higher level of force is justified and
often necessary for survival. But for those who earn a living controlling violent people with a
minimum of injury, joint locks can be an invaluable occupational tool. Joint Locks is a clear,
accessible, and welcome addition to martial arts DVD shelves. 60 min.
TM Books & Video
PO Box 9228
Michigan City, IN 46361
www.tmbv.com
Model railroad enthusiasts will thrill to three full-color DVDs from TM Books & Video. "Ticket
To Ride" ($9.99, 52 min., a McComas/Stachler Production) is an installment of the 17-part
award-winning "I Love Toy Trains" series. Featuring vintage diesels at the Illinois Railway
Museum, a real Shay compared to the Lionel model of a Shay, the 999 steamer that set a world
speed record, and more, "Ticket To Ride" is a bargain bonanza for trainspotters and hobby
enthusiasts alike. "Railroads on Parade" ($14.99, 53 min.) is an extraordinary video tour of
multiple railroad and model train exhibits, including a 5000 square-foot model railroad display in
Pottersville, NY, complete with a striking replica of an art deco train station. Other showcased
sites include the 1939 World's Fair Exhibit, the NYC Subway Exhibit, Prince Edward Island
Exhibit, and much more! Toy Train Revue 1 ($19.99, 90 min.) kicks off an exciting video
magazine all about toy trains. Inspired by TM's previous "Toy Train Revue" magazine from the
1990's, "Toy Train Revue 1" is packed with all-new material, including three expertly staged
layouts, military and space toys from Lionel, a demonstration of controlling Lionel trains with an
iPad, and much more. In addition to DVD format, "Toy Train Revue 1" and future issues are also
available as a stream or a download. All three DVDs are a family-friendly treat, especially for
trainspotters and model railroad enthusiasts!
The Military Shelf
The Ultimate Deployment Guide
Paul N. Smith & SFC Kristina A. Smith
Savas Beatie
PO Box 4527, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
www.savasbeatie.com
9781611211429, $18.95, www.amazon.com
There are a great many lifestyle changes when making the transition from civilian to military life.
There are also significant changes from a stateside military posting to being deployed to a posting
overseas -- especially if that posting is to a country with elements hostile to an American military
presence. "The Ultimate Deployment Guidebook: Insight into the Deployed Soldier and a Guide
for the First-Time Deployed" is a 216 page compendium of instruction, advice and commentary
free from military jargon and acronyms, making it easily accessible to novice members of the
military and their families. Practical tips are provided on a number of issues ranging from shower
etiquette, to meals, to figuring out if what's going on with the locals is a riot or a celebration.
"The Ultimate Deployment Guide" provides a pre-deployment checklist and shows how to create
a financial plan for time spent overseas. Enhanced with the inclusion of a list of organizations
that support deployed service members, a list of suggested care package items with mailing tips,
and many other helpful suggestions to make life more enjoyable and meaningful while our loved
ones serve and defend the country we love, "The Ultimate Deployment Guide" should be
considered a "must" for anyone being deployed for their first time. It should be noted that "The
Ultimate Deployment Guide" is also available in a Kindle edition ($8.99).
World War I Companion
Matthias Strohn, Editor
Osprey Publishing
4301 21st St, Suite 220B, Long Island City, NY 11101
9781782001881, $27.95, www.ospreypublishing.com
World War I Companion gathers articles covering a period of change in terms of military
doctrine and high technology, and provides a fine guide of a complex war that resulted in the rise
of airpower, new artillery, and new vehicles that lent mobility to the conflict, spreading it out and
altering the face of warfare forever. Here fourteen historians investigate different aspects of the
Great War in articles that consider its various revolutionary changes. The result is a survey that
moves beyond events or even strategies to consider the elements of the war that represented a
true departure in military techniques and approaches, and should be in any collection analyzing
World War I.
The Morenci Marines
Kyle Longley
University Press of Kansas
2501 West 15th Street
Lawrence, KS 66049
9780700619344 $34.95 www.kansaspress.ku.edu
The Morenci Marines: A Tale of Small Town America and the Vietnam War offers the
close-up-and-personal true stories of nine Marines from the Arizona mining community of
Morenci, all of whom served fresh out of high school. Not only does The Morenci Marines cover
their severe training and their deadly battles in the Vietnam jungle; it also reflects on the troubles
that plagued their coal-mine hometown. The townspeople supported the war effort with patriotic
fervor, even though the Phelps Dodge Mining Corporation to demanded that the government put
down a union strike that allegedly "undermined the war effort". A handful of vintage
black-and-white photographs, extensive notes, a bibliography and an index round out this
welcome contribution to collections focusing on a small town American history and the Vietnam
War.
Convair Advanced Designs II
Robert E. Bradley
Crecy Publishing
c/o Specialty Press
99 Spring Street, 3rd floor, NY, NY 10012
www.specialtypress.com
9780859791700, $39.95, www.amazon.com
In "Convair Advanced Designs II: Secret Fighters, Attack Aircraft, and Unique Concepts
1929-1973", author and aerospace history Robert E. Bradley draws upon his more than 30 years
experience and expertise in working at Convair Astronautics to present a profusely illustrated,
176 page compendium packed from cover to cover descriptive illustrations, engineer drawings,
sketches, artwork and photos of Convair military aircraft. Featuring an informed and informative
text, "Convair Advanced Designs II: Secret Fighters, Attack Aircraft, and Unique Concepts
1929-1973" is a seminal work that is very highly recommended for personal, community, and
academic library Aviation History and Military Aviation reference collections and supplemental
reading lists.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
The Best Flea, Antique, Vintage, and New-Style Markets in America
Pamela Keech
The Little Bookroom
435 Hudson St, Suite 300, New York NY 10014
9781936941049, $22.00, www.littlebookroom.com
The Best Flea, Antique, Vintage, and New-Style Markets in America offers a fine survey by a
museum curator who shops professionally at such markets, and is a colorful pick for any who
want to know her top twenty choices and why she considers them superior. From a specialty flea
market for film, fashion and costume designers to a winter Florida antique and collectible
market, descriptions cover number of dealers, specialties of the market, setting, where to park,
stay and eat, and much more. While this is a fine pick for travel collections, it's also highly
recommended for collectors who want to travel cross-country in search of the best venues for
buying or selling.
Standard Guide to Small-Size U.S. Paper Money, tenth edition
John Schwartz and Scott Lindquist
Krause Publications
c/o F+W Media
700 East State Street, Iola WI 54945
www.krausebooks.com
9781440217036, $32.99, www.shopnumismaster.com
The tenth updated edition of Standard Guide to Small-Size U.S. Paper Money covers issues from
1928 to modern times, providing collectors with an authoritative reference covering the latest
prices. Some 300 color photos make identification easy, while listings include complete serial
numbers, current market values in up to four grades of condition, listings different series notes,
and much more. This is a solid survey highly recommended for any who would collect paper
money, and provides all the latest details with a color format that is key to proper identification.
No collector's library should be without it.
A Guide Book of United States Coins, Professional Edition
R.S. Yeoman
Whitman Publishing
4001 Helton Drive, Florence, Alabama, 35630
079483972X, $29.95, www.whitmanbooks.com
The fifth updated professional edition of A Guide Book of United States Coins has been
expanded into nearly four hundred pages and is recommended for intermediate to advanced coin
collectors, dealers, auctioneers and those serious about collecting at the professional level. It
offers not only the latest market prices in different grades, but updated auction records, updated
coin photos, essays, discussions of new die varieties, and coverage of every federal coin type.
Add expanded valuations sections and keys for understanding certified coins and the wider coin
market and you have a detailed, in-depth reference that includes all the latest facts on U.S. coin
collecting.
Krause Publications
c/o F+W Media
700 East State Street, Iola WI 54945
www.krausebooks.com, www.shopnumismaster.com
George S. Cuhaj, Editor's 12th updated edition of CONFEDERATE STATES PAPER MONEY
(9781440230868, $29.99) is packed with history and a color catalog of issues and appears in its
12th revised edition to represent the latest prices, grades, and collector market relating to
Confederate States money, and is a 'must' for both Confederate history holdings and especially
for numismatics neo-professionals. Complete coverage of Upham and other facsimile notes as
well as advertising notes and errors feature the work of numismatist Arlie Slabaugh and prices by
William Brandimore, and offer the most in-depth, authoritative coverage available. The sixth
updated edition of Geworge S. Cuhaj and Thomas Michael's STANDARD CATALOG OF
WORLD COINS 1701-1800 (9781440238840, $85.00) provides a detailed reference packing in
over 1,400 pages of information for any world coin collector. Over 20,000 black and white
images of coins accompany descriptions and market analysis in a new edition for researchers and
collectors of world coins from the 18th century. This isn't the work of a few people: nearly 80
international coin experts and some 50 auction houses around the world contribute to a
completely revised, vetted coin valuation guide that will prove a key reference for any more than
casually involved in 18th century numismatics.
The Native American Studies Shelf
Elder Brother and the Law of the People
Robert Alexander Innes
University of Manitoba Press
301 St. John's College
Winnipeg, MB, Canada, R3T 2M5
www.uofmpress.ca
9780887557460, $31.95, www.amazon.com
The latest addition to the University of Manitoba Press outstanding 'Critical Studies in Native
History' series, "Elder Brother and the Law of the People: Contemporary Kinship and Cowessess
First Nation" by Robert Alexander Innes is a 216 page study of Canada's pre-reserve era
Aboriginal bands in the northern plains maintained whose fluid and inclusive membership
through traditional kinship practices were governed by the 'Law of the People' as described in
traditional Elder Brother stories. Elder Brother stories outlined social interaction, marriage,
adoption, and kinship roles and responsibilities. In "Elder Brother and the Law of the People"
provides students of Native American Studies with a detailed analysis of the role of Elder
Brother stories in historical and contemporary kinship practices in Cowessess First Nation,
located in southeastern Saskatchewan. "Elder Brother and the Law of the People" reveals how
these practices came to undermine legal and scholarly definitions of "Indian" and counter the
perception that First Nations people have internalized such classifications. Presenting an new
perspective on northern plans Aboriginal cultural identity, "Elder Brother and the Law of the
People" is a seminal work of impressive scholarship and strongly recommended as a core
addition to academic library Native American Studies reference collections and supplemental
reading lists. It should be noted that "Elder Brother and the Law of the People" is also available
in a Kindle edition ($13.19).
The People Who Stayed
Geary Hobson, et.al.
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780806141367, $24.95, www.oupress.com
The People Who Stayed: Southeastern Indian Writing After Removal is the first anthology to
focus on the literature of native Americans whose ancestors stayed in southwestern states after
1830, and represents every state and every genre, from short stories and novelettes to poetry,
essays and blogs. All the writers have strong Indian roots through many live outside the
Southeast, and all of them speak of past and present as well, making for a volume strong in
Indian heritage and experience as well as modern worldviews from a Native American
perspective.
The Business Shelf
Essential Business Networking
Andrea R. Nierenberg
Pearson Education
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
www.pearsoned.com
9780133742886, $29.99, www.amazon.com
"Essential Business Networking: Tips, Tactics, and Tools You Can Use" by networking expert
Andrea R. Nierenberg is a 200 page instruction guide and manual that shows the reader how to
start networking immediately with easy steps that can be taken without delay; build on strengths
already present; find 10 extra minutes a day for networking; connect with 10 types of great new
contacts; 'give first' (because that's what networking is all about); tell people why they need to
know you - in 20 seconds; listen better, ask better questions, and show you care (because you
do); learn 3 effective ways to remember names; do the simple follow-up that makes you
unforgettable; create high-value connections between your contacts; set goals, keep track, and
learn from experience; become the go-to leader of your network; and transform networking from
a chore into a pleasure!. Of special note is the inclusion of the appendix: Six-Month Weekly
Networking Reminders. Thoroughly 'user friendly' from beginning to end, "Essential Business
Networking" is highly recommended reading and will prove invaluable for anyone seeking to
create and utilize networking to advance their corporate goals. It should be noted that "Essential
Business Networking" is also available in a Kindle edition ($16.19).
Idea to Invention
Patricia Nolan-Brown
Amacom Books
1601 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
9780814432938, $17.95, www.amacombooks.org
Idea to Invention: What You Need to Know to Cash In on Your Inspiration comes from an
inventor and writer who shares her unique formula for success, and is a top pick for any inventor
who would learn how to translate an idea into a business success. Six personality traits lend to
this experience, especially when paired with the six 'action steps' that can link creative passions
to entrepreneurial ventures. From techniques to spark creative thinking to turning ideas into
something real, protecting them and generating excitement for a product idea, this is filled with
specifics and offers inventors and creative thinkers the building blocks to success, making this a
fine pick for any business collection.
The Financial Times Guide to Business Start Up 2014
Sara Williams
Publicity Department
FT Press
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300
Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
www.ftpress.com
9781292004662 $44.99 pbk. / $17.22 Kindle www.amazon.com
Also available as an ebook, The Financial Times Guide to Business Start Up 2014 is an annually
updated handbook of legal, financial, and tax-related considerations, all of which are especially
critical to anyone starting or running a business. Chapters also contain valuable information for
adapting to the digital age, from advertising online and efficiently using social media to choosing
the right information technology equipment. Although Business Start Up 2014 particularly
addresses those looking to run a business in the United Kingdom or branch out in the UK market
(the information on the UK's Value-Added Tax is extremely helpful for this purpose), nearly all
of its general advice is directly applicable to any business worldwide. "Before you approach a
designer [for one's business website, stationery, or anything else], you should have a clear idea of
what you want, although you should be prepared to listen to suggestions. You should ask the
designer to show you a wide range of ideas in what is called 'scamp' form, which is a very cheap
way of letting you see what sort of impression the idea will give." Highly recommended.
The Money/Finance Shelf
The Penny Capitalist
James J. Hester
Access Consciousness Publishing
www.accessconsciousnesspublishing.com
9781939261267, $35.00, www.amazon.com
The Penny Capitalist: How to Build a Small Fortune From Next to Nothing is a fine pick for any
interested in better money management, and tells of the author, who began married life with, $70
and a four-year-old car in 1955. By 1968 they had a better car and, $14,000 - and then they
increased their net worth to, $300,000. How? The Penny Capitalist provides a formula for
success that any can follow. It originally appeared in 1979 to great acclaim: its republication
today attests to its ongoing successful message about opportunities, money management, and
successful investing, and will make an inspirational pick for any reader or business
collection.
The Science Shelf
The Volcano Registry
Harris M. Lentz III
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
www.mcfarlandpub.com
9780786493593, $29.95, www.amazon.com
A volcano is an opening, or rupture, in the surface or crust of the Earth or a planetary mass
object, which allows hot lava, volcanic ash and gases to escape from the magma chamber below
the surface. Volcanoes are generally found where tectonic plates are diverging or converging. A
mid-oceanic ridge, for example the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, has examples of volcanoes caused by
divergent tectonic plates pulling apart; the Pacific Ring of Fire has examples of volcanoes caused
by convergent tectonic plates coming together. By contrast, volcanoes are not usually created
where two tectonic plates slide past one another. Volcanoes can also form where there is
stretching and thinning of the Earth's crust in the interiors of plates, e.g., in the East African Rift,
the Wells Gray-Clearwater volcanic field and the Rio Grande Rift in North America. This type of
volcanism falls under the umbrella of "Plate hypothesis" volcanism. Volcanism away from plate
boundaries has also been explained as mantle plumes. These so-called "hotspots", for example
Hawaii, are postulated to arise from up-welling diapirs with magma from the core - mantle
boundary, 3,000 km deep in the Earth. "The Volcano Registry: Names, Locations, Descriptions
and Histories for over 1500 Sites" by academician Harris M. Lentz III is a 200 page compendium
comprised of an encyclopedic style listing of more than 1500 volcanic sites around the world that
includes their individual locations, descriptions, and histories. Of special note are the appendices
listing unnamed volcanoes, features previously thought to be volcanoes, generic terms used in
volcano names, and even the volcanoes found on Jupiter's moon Io. Enhanced with the inclusion
of a bibliography, "The Volcano Registry: Names, Locations, Descriptions and Histories for over
1500 Sites" is an important and highly desirable addition to academic library Vulcanology
Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Ask a Science Teacher
Larry Scheckel
The Experiment Publishing
9781615190874, $14.95, www.theexperimentpublishing.com
ASK A SCIENCE TEACHER: 250 QUESTIONS YOU'VE ALWAYS HAD ABOUT HOW
EVERYDAY STUFF REALLY WORKS gathers over two hundred of the author's favorite
questions and answers and probes the mysteries of physics, astronomy, earth science and more.
The focus is on problems that don't neatly fit into any category, uncomplicated explanations
resolving everyday mysteries, and creating a lively dialogue that involves non-scientist readers in
science explanations. From how microwaves heat food to how planes fly, this is a lively
discourse for all ages.
The Science Writers' Handbook
The Writers of SciLance
Da Capo Press
44 Farnsworth Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02210
www.perseusbooksgroup.com
9780738216560, $17.50, www.dacapopress.com
The Science Writers' Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Pitch, Publish, and Prosper in
the Digital Age is edited by Thomas Hayden and Michelle Nijhuis and provides a fine survey of
science writing and its special challenges. Those who would form a career from science writing
receive chapters that discuss different career stages, how to hone skills needed for producing
quality science writing, and how to balance work and home life. The focus on freelance science
writing's special challenges accompanies real-world solutions as each chapter concludes with a
SciLance member handling a modern science writing challenge, serving as an example for others.
From reporting in multiple media to time management and working with editors, this is a fine
reference for any who would write about science for a living.
The Agriculture Shelf
Pure Poultry
Victoria Redhed Miller
New Society Publishers
PO Box 189
Gabriola Island, BC, Canada, V0R 1X0
9780865717534 $19.95 www.newsociety.com
Pure Poultry: Living Well with Heritage Chickens, Turkeys, and Ducks is a guide especially for
individuals seeking to raise lesser-known poultry breeds as part of a sustainable food system.
(Commercial poultry farms generally prefer hybrids over the purebread chickens, turkeys, and
ducks discussed here). Though raising heritage birds on a small-scale is unlikely to generate
profit, the intangible joys of caring for a flock can be tremendous (plus all the eggs you eat).
Chapters cover how to protect one's birds from weasels and other predators, accommodating
broody hens, looking after baby chicks both in and out of the shell, how to cook heritage turkeys,
chickens, and ducks (with sample recipes), and much more. Black-and-white and a handful of
color photographs enrich this "must-have" guide for anyone considering raising purebred
chickens, whether for food, for show, or as lively pets.
Homegrown Pork
Sue Weaver
Storey Publishing
210 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
9781612121260, $18.95, www.storey.com
Homegrown Pork comes from a livestock expert who provides all the basics of how to raise pigs
in a safe way, showing how pigs can be raised in small spaces and how they can produce large
quantities of meat. Any collection strong in livestock management will find this a fine survey of
keeping pigs, covering everything from different breeds and their options to working with a
butcher and preparing the meat. From shelters and upkeep to pig behavior and handling, this is a
fine recommendation for any who would raise meat pigs and covers all the latest approaches and
research on the topic.
The Parenting Shelf
Parenting the Whole Child
Scott M. Shannon, MD with Emily Heckman
W. W. Norton & Company
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
9780393708332, $22.95, www.wwnorton.com
Parenting the Whole Child: A Holistic Child Psychiatrist Offers Practical Wisdom covers a range
of child concerns, from exercise and home life to school life and trauma, and blends parenting
insights with discussions of brain chemistry and the pros and cons of different treatment
approaches. Chapters show how adults can actively participate in a child's mental health process,
and how treatment options should embrace the entire mind/body process, not just a piece of it.
The result is a title highly recommended for parenting and psychology collections alike.
The Social Issues Shelf
Sustainist Design Guide
Michael Schwarz and Diana Krabbendam with the Beach Network
BIS Publishers
Het Sieraad, Postjesweg 1, 1057 DT Amsterdam, The Netherlands
9789063692834, $32.00, www.bispublishers.nl
Sustainist Design Guide: How Sharing, Localism, Connectedness and Proportionality are
Creating a New Agenda for Social Design is a pick for arts and social issues collections alike and
features twelve change-making cases from urban farming to public architecture in its discussions
of social innovation. It's all about a movement where millions are starting to 'design' different
kinds of living environments that are more collaborative and more sustainable. This guide fosters
the idea through examples of successful design criteria and processes, and demonstrates best
practices. The result is a solid pick for any designer looking to become more socially aware.
Fast Future
David D. Burstein
Beacon Press
25 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108-2892
9780807033698, $25.95, www.beacon.org
FAST FUTURE: HOW THE MILLENNIAL GENERATION IS SHAPING OUR WORLD
provides a fine survey of the Millennial Generation and their unique blend of pragmatism and
civil idealism, and shows how these attitudes combined with their technological savvy is leading
to powerful results. This book predicts this generation will overcome national divisions and
make headway in addressing world challenges and sticking points. This is the largest generation
in U.S. history and represents a diversity unprecedented in U.S. history. This provides a powerful
documentation of their abilities and power, and is a pick for any general-interest or social issues
collection.
The Comix/Graphic Novel Shelf
Aphrodite: Goddess of Love
George O'Connor
A Neal Porter Book
First Second
175 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10010
www.olympiansrule.com
9781596437395 $9.99 www.firstsecondbooks.com
Part of the "Olympians" series of full-color graphic novel adaptations of Greek mythology,
Aphrodite: Goddess of Love tells the story of the deific personification of love, seduction, and
desire. The stories of Aphrodite's origin and interactions with gods and mortals are sanitized just
enough to be suitable to readers of all ages, while remaining faithful to the cruel and dangerous
chronicles of Greek mythology. Aphrodite's story culminates in the legendary competition
between Aphrodite, Helen, and Athena to determine who is the most beautiful. "As king of the
gods, it fell to Zeus to settle disputes among the Olympians. But he wasn't stupid. 'Ladies, you
are all so beautiful to me, I couldn't possibly judge.'" (The artwork of Zeus' desperately insincere
smile when he speaks these words is a sight to behold). One does not need to be a scholar of
Greek mythology to thoroughly enjoy the epic struggles of gods and hapless mortals! Highly
recommended for both personal and public library collections, as are the previous graphic novels
in the series: "Zeus: King of the Gods", "Athena: Grey-Eyed Goddess", "Hera: The Goddess and
Her Glory", "Hades: Lord of the Dead", and "Poseidon: Earth Shaker".
The Undertaking of Lily Chen
Danica Novgorodoff
First Second
175 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10010
9781596435865 $29.99 www.firstsecondbooks.com
The Undertaking of Lily Chen is a color graphic novel about homicide, despair, and love. In
modern-day China, family is paramount - so when Deshi Li accidentally kills his older brother in
a brawl, he fears not only the wrath of the law, but also the scorn of his grieving parents. They
command Deshi to find a deceased young woman, so that his brother may be married in the
afterlife. Deshi hires an unscrupulous grave robber to aid his morbid task... but they fail to find
any suitable dead bodies. Deshi sets eyes on the very-much-alive Lily Chen, the willful teenage
daughter of an impoverished family. Lily rebels against her protective father's desire to make her
marry a venal but wealthy creditor, and runs away with Deshi. Is she fleeing one bleak destiny
only to run headfirst into the cold embrace of the grave? Will Deshi resort to murder most foul to
appease his family? The minimalist artwork complements the stark nature of this dramatic and
deadly story, suspenseful to the very end.
Secret Agent Moscow
Jennifer Jigour
www.jenniferjigour.com
Privately Published
c/o Smith Publicity
1930 E Marlton Pike, Suite I-46
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
9781940656373 $29.95 www.secretagentmoscow.com
A full-color graphic novel drawn in a vibrant yet edgy style reminiscent of underground comix,
Secret Agent Moscow: Part One - Goodbye, Natasha threads the memories of a former Women
Airforce Service Pilot of World War II, beginning with 1949 San Francisco. Yearning to be with
the one person she loved and lost, Natasha is isolated and alienated, in an era where gay and
lesbian people are commonly scorned, beaten, arrested, or imprisoned. She is accused of being a
sexual deviant, and coerced into a "secret mission" to find an agent gone missing in Moscow.
The pressures of having to hide her own identity, both as a person and as a spy, threaten to
unravel her mind; her search paints a historical perspective of what it was like to be L.G.B.T. in
the postwar world. Entrancing, mysterious, and heartfelt, Secret Agent Moscow is recommended
for older readers due to some nudity and mature content. Part two of the Secret Agent Moscow is
forthcoming - the sooner the better!
Joe Kubert
Jon B. Cooke
TwoMorrows Publishing
10407 Bedfordtown Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
9781605490533, $17.95, www.twomorrows.com
JOE KUBERT: CREATOR & MENTOR provides a tribute to the late comic artist with a special
book devoted to the man who passed away in 2012. Here are detailed examinations of his career,
from his pioneering work in 3-D comics to his work as a Tarzan writer and artist and founder of
the Kubert School. Kubert was no singular graphic artist: his many interests and approaches are
examined here with a fine collection of interviews gathered over a period of years, along with
rare artwork. The result is a tribute no comics collection should be without.
The Railroading Shelf
Workshop Tips & Projects for Model Railroaders
Cody Grivno
Kalmbach Publishing
21027 Crossroads Circle, Waukesha, WI 53186
9780890248690, $19.99, www.kalmbachbooks.com
Workshop Tips & Projects for Model Railroaders provides wide range of tips to improve layouts
for model railroads, and includes original projects from the pages of Model Railroader and his
own online video series "Cody's Office". Any entering the world of modeling will find this a fine
hobby book that offers specific projects, from gluing structures using braces and jigs to model
patching, to accompany insider tips on how to achieve the best results. Color, close-up
step-by-step photos along the way provide clear explanations while first-person notes chart the
progress of each model project. The result is a lively, revealing project book recommended for all
levels of rail modelers, from beginners to advanced hobbyists!
The Philosophy Shelf
Reading Richard Dawkins
Gary Keogh
Fortress Press
P.O. Box 1209, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1209
http://fortresspress.com
9781451472042, $49.00, www.amazon.com
Clinton Richard Dawkins (born 26 March 1941) is an English ethologist, evolutionary biologist,
and popular author. He is an emeritus fellow of New College, Oxford, and was the University of
Oxford's Professor for Public Understanding of Science from 1995 until 2008. Dawkins first
came to prominence with his 1976 book "The Selfish Gene", which popularized the
gene-centered view of evolution and introduced the term meme. In 1982, he introduced into
evolutionary biology the influential concept that the phenotypic effects of a gene are not
necessarily limited to an organism's body, but can stretch far into the environment, including the
bodies of other organisms; this concept is presented in his book "The Extended Phenotype".
Dawkins is an atheist, a vice president of the British Humanist Association. He is well known for
his criticism of creationism and intelligent design. In his 1986 book "The Blind Watchmaker", he
argues against the watchmaker analogy, an argument for the existence of a supernatural creator
based upon the complexity of living organisms. Instead, he describes evolutionary processes as
analogous to a blind watchmaker. He has since written several popular science books, and makes
regular television and radio appearances, predominantly discussing these topics. In his 2006 book
"The God Delusion", Dawkins contends that a supernatural creator almost certainly does not
exist and that religious faith is a delusion - "a fixed false belief". "Reading Richard Dawkins: A
Theological Dialogue with New Atheism" by Gary Keogh (Adjunct Lecturer, All Hallows
College, Dublin City University) is a 272 page compendium comprised of five erudite and
perceptive essays in refutation of Dawkins' atheist assertions. The essays include: A Distinct
Methodological Framework; Encountering Evolution: Dawkins' Perspectives; Beyond Biology:
An Evolutionary Weltanschauung; Religion: An Evolutionary View; Evil, Evolution, and God:
Dawkins and Theology in Dialogue. Articulate examples of incisive scholarship, "Reading
Richard Dawkins: A Theological Dialogue with New Atheism" is very highly recommended
reading and a critically important addition to seminary and academic library Religion &
Philosophy collections. It should be noted that "Reading Richard Dawkins: A Theological
Dialogue with New Atheism" is also available in a Kindle edition ($30.39).
Paul and the Philosophers
Ward Blanton & Hent De Vries, editors
Fordham University Press
2546 Belmont Avenue, University Box L
Bronx, NY 10458-5172
www.fordhampress.com
9780823249657, $40.00, www.amazon.com
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with
reality, existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished
from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its
reliance on rational argument. In more casual speech, by extension, "philosophy" can refer to "the
most basic beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of an individual or group". The word "philosophy"
comes from the Ancient Greek and literally translates into English as the "love of wisdom". The
introduction of the terms "philosopher" and "philosophy" has been ascribed to the Greek thinker
Pythagoras. Paul the Apostle (c. 5 - c. 67), taught the gospel of Christ to the first-century world.
He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age. In the
mid-30s to the mid-50s, he founded several churches in Asia Minor and Europe. Paul used his
status as both a Jew and a Roman citizen to advantage in his ministry to both Jewish and Roman
audiences. The writings of Paul in the New Testament have impacted western philosophers for
the past two millennia. Compiled by the editorial team of Ward Blanton (Reader in Biblical
Cultures and European Thought, Department of Religious Studies, University of Kent, England)
and Hent De Vries (Professor of Philosophy, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland)
"Paul and the Philosophers" is a 608 page compendium comprised of twenty-five erudite and
scholarly essays organized into six major sections: Reconstructing the Ancient Paul 'Between
Athens and Jerusalem'; Sovereignty and the Aporias of Universalism; Paul, Materialism, and the
Contingencies of Emancipation; Communal Spaces between Times; Ethics and the Foundations
of Law. Informative, insightful, thoughtful and thought-provoking, "Paul and the Philosophers"
is a strongly recommended addition to academic library History of Philosophy reference
collections and supplemental Christian Studies reading lists.
The Original Atheists
S.T. Joshi, Editor
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2197
9781616148416, $20.95, www.prometheusbooks.com
THE ORIGINAL ATHEISTS FIRST THOUGHTS ON NONBELIEF provides the first
anthology in print to collect the writings of leading 18th century thinkers on atheism, religion and
secularism, and is an essential edition for philosophical and spiritual collections alike. Chapters
provide essays from writers around the world and provide pieces on freethought, charting its
evolution and considering Enlightenment principles and basic tenants of atheist thinking. The
result is a thorough discussion of the origins and evolution of atheism which will engage any
religion or philosophy student.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
Writing Historical Fiction
Celia Brayfield and Duncan Sprott
Bloomsbury Press
175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 315
New York, NY 10010
9781780937854 $24.95 www.bloomsbury.com
Writing Historical Fiction: A Writers' & Artists' Companion is an in-depth companion, guide,
and resource for anyone working on a great period piece novel of any era in human history. Part
one offers reflections, an overview, and a history of the historical fiction genre; part two consists
of tips, tricks, and techniques from literally dozens of accomplished authors and guest
contributors; and part three offers focused advice on everything from research methods to the
writing process to getting published in the increasingly competitive modern era. "Remember that
info can be shunted sideways. We don't know what Alexander the Great ate for breakfast. But we
do know that the ancient Greeks in general ate hot dough dipped in honey, or in neat wine, for
breakfast. It's not unreasonable to assume that Alexander ate hot dough for breakfast too. If you
proceed according to this slightly wacky logic, you are writing what is essentially the truth. It's as
true as it can be." A bibliography and an index round out this absolute "must-have" for aspiring
and practicing authors in the genre!
The Architecture Shelf
Architectural Guide: Hong Kong
Ulf Meyer
DOM Publishers
c/o Lakewood Art & Architecture
406 Wyckoff Mills Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520
9783869222011, $39.95, www.amazon.com
Architecture is both the process and the product of planning, designing, and constructing
buildings and other physical structures. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings,
are often perceived as cultural symbols and as works of art. Historical civilizations are often
identified with their surviving architectural achievements. Compiled with informative
commentary by Ulf Meyer, "Architectural Guide: Hong Kong" is a profusely and beautifully
illustrated, 176 page compendium showcasing an impressive series of architectural gems that
combine functionality with aesthetics, the practical with the artistic, in what is an outstanding
survey. Very highly recommended to the attention of architects and students of architecture,
"Architectural Guide: Hong Kong" would also admirably serve as a supplemental guide for
visitor itineraries to Hong Kong.
The Economic Studies Shelf
The Implosion of Contemporary Capitalism
Samir Amin
Monthly Review Press
146 West 29th Street, Suite 6W, NY, NY 10001
www.monthlyreview.org
9781583674208, $16.00, www.amazon.com
Samir Amin (born 3 September 1931) is an Egyptian Marxian economist who lives and works in
Dakar, Senegal. In "The Implosion of Contemporary Capitalism", Amin presents insightful,
informative, analytical commentary on the key contemporary economic events ranging from the
recent global financial crisis, the economic problems and prospects of emerging nations, the
effect of globalization, financialization, the impact of political Islam, the Euro-zone implosion,
and more. Erudite, articulate, and accessible to both experts and non-specialist general readers
with an interest in global economics alike, "The Implosion of Contemporary Capitalism" is very
highly recommended reading and a critically important contribution to academic library
Economic Studies reference collections. It should be noted that "The Implosion of Contemporary
Capitalism" is also available in both a hardcover edition (9781583674215, $79.00) and a Kindle
edition ($8.69).
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Fur Seals And Sea Lions
Roger Kirkwood & Simon Goldsworthy
CSIRO Publishing
c/o Stylus Publishing, Inc.
22883 Quicksilver Drive, Sterling, VA 20166-2012
www.styluspub.com
9780643096929, $45.00, www.amazon.com
Fur seals are any of nine species of pinnipeds in the Otariidae family. One species, the northern
fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus) inhabits the North Pacific, while seven species in the
Arctocephalus genus are found primarily in the Southern Hemisphere. They are much more
closely related to sea lions than true seals, and share with them external ears (pinnae), relatively
long and muscular foreflippers, and the ability to walk on all fours. They are marked by their
dense underfur, which made them a long-time object of commercial hunting. Sea lions are sea
mammals characterized by external ear flaps, long foreflippers, the ability to walk on all fours,
and short, thick hair. Together with the fur seals they comprise the family Otariidae, eared seals,
which contains six extant and one extinct species (the Japanese sea lion) in five genera. Their
range extends from the subarctic to tropical waters of the global ocean in both the Northern and
Southern Hemispheres, with the notable exception of the northern Atlantic Ocean. They have an
average life span of 20 - 30 years. The collaborative work of Roger Kirkwood and Simon
Goldsworthy, "Fur Seals and Sea Lions" is an illustrated, 160 page comparative descriptive
analysis of seal and sea lion evolutionary ecology, biology, life-history, behavior, conservation
status, and research on these two species. An impressively detailed, yet thoroughly accessible
text makes the information readily accessible and recommended for both biology students and
non-specialist general readers with an interest in these animals. Also available in a Kindle
edition, "Fur Seals and Sea Lions" is very highly recommended for both community and
academic library wildlife reference collections.
The Gardening Shelf
Sunset Western Garden Book Of Landscaping
Kathleen Norris Brenzel
Sunset Magazine
c/o Oxmoor House
3000 University Center Drive, Tampa, Florida 33612-6408
www.oxmoorhouse.com
Dadascope Communications (publicity)
9780376030108, $29.95, www.amazon.com
The American West, (and most especially the southwest) has been under drought conditions for
the past two decades with no sign of let up. That makes gardening in the western states especially
difficult. That's why the "Sunset Western Garden Book of Landscaping: The Complete Guide to
Designing Beautiful Paths, Patios, Plantings and More" will prove to be an invaluable instruction
guide, manual, and source of inspiration for homeowners with an interest in improving the
esthetic appearance of their homes and properties. Enhanced and illustrated with some 600 full
color photographs, "Sunset Western Garden Book of Landscaping: The Complete Guide to
Designing Beautiful Paths, Patios, Plantings and More" will provide western homeowners and
avid gardening enthusiasts with a wealth of practical and esthetic ideas for their gardens ranging
from arbors and trellises, to firepits, patios, fences, walls and more. Of special note is the
information, commentary, and ideas for ground covers, native plants, and trees. With reference to
"Sunset Western Garden Book of Landscaping: The Complete Guide to Designing Beautiful
Paths, Patios, Plantings and More", even the most novice of gardeners will be able to remodel
any existing garden utilizing outdoor fabric, paint, lighting, portable water features, found items,
etc. Thoroughly 'user friendly' from beginning to end, "Sunset Western Garden Book of
Landscaping: The Complete Guide to Designing Beautiful Paths, Patios, Plantings and More" is
an ideal and very highly recommended instruction guide.
The Library Science Shelf
Exploring Digital Libraries
Karen Calhoun
Neal-Shuman Publishers
c/o American Library Association
50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
www.alastore.ala.org
9781555709853, $95.00, www.amazon.com
An electronic library (colloquially referred to as a digital library) is a focused collection of digital
objects that can include text, visual material, audio material, video material, stored as electronic
media formats (as opposed to print, microform, or other media), along with means for
organizing, storing, and retrieving the files and media contained in the library collection. Digital
libraries can vary immensely in size and scope, and can be maintained by individuals,
organizations, or affiliated with established physical library buildings or institutions, or with
academic institutions. The electronic content may be stored locally, or accessed remotely via
computer networks. Basically, an electronic library is a type of information retrieval system.
"Exploring Digital Libraries: Foundations, Practice, Prospects" by academic librarian Karen
Calhoun is a 224 page compendium offering a complete introduction to digital library
development, maintenance, and utilization. Of special note is the chapter devoted to 'Digital
libraries and the social web: collections and platforms'. An extraordinarily well organized and
presented instructional guide, "Exploring Digital Libraries" is especially recommended as a
supplementary Library Science curriculum text, as well as useful manual for community and
academic librarians seeking to develop and offer digital library resources for their patrons.
The Biography Shelf
Rudolf Laban: Man Of Theatre
Valerie Preston-Dunlop
Dance Books
c/o Princeton Book Company
614 Route 130, Highstown, NJ 08520
www.dancehorizons.com
9781852731670, $34.95, www.amazon.com
Rudolf von Laban (15 December 1879 - 1 July 1958) was a dance artist and theorist, notable as
one of the pioneers of modern dance in Europe. His work laid the foundations for Laban
Movement Analysis, Labanotation (Kinetography Laban), other more specific developments in
dance notation and the evolution of many varieties of Laban Movement Study. He is considered
to be one of the most important figures in the history of dance and fencing. "Rudolf Laban: Man
of Theatre" by Valerie Preston-Dunlop is a 192 page compendium presenting a descriptive
analysis of the author's recreations of four of Laban's dance theater pieces from the 1920s
(Swinging Temple; Suite; Nacht; and Green Clowns). "Rudolf Laban: Man of Theatre" begins
with an informative opening chapter on Rudolf Laban's history and culture. Profusely illustrated
with black-and-white photography, and enhanced with the inclusion of an extensive bibliography
and comprehensive index, "Rudolf Laban: Man of Theatre" is a seminal work and strongly
recommended for academic library reference collections and supplemental reading lists for
students of the history of dance.
Sinner's Creed
Scott Stapp
Tyndale House Publishers
351 Executive Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188
www.tyndale.com
9781414364575, $15.99, www.amazon.com
Scott Alan Stapp (born August 8, 1973) is an American musician and singer-songwriter. He is
also the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Creed, of which he is a founding member. His
debut solo album, The Great Divide, was released in 2005. His second album, Proof of Life, was
released on November 5, 2013. Stapp has received several accolades, including a Grammy
Award for Creed's song "With Arms Wide Open" and numerous RIAA certifications. In 2006,
Hit Parader ranked Stapp as the 68th greatest heavy metal vocalist of all time. "Sinner's Creed" is
his uncensored and impressively candid autobiography. Raised by an abusive stepfather, Scott
was always aware of God's presence, but it wasn't until years later, amid a life punctuated by sex,
drugs, and rock 'n' roll that Scott began to feel a need for God in his life. During Creed's decade
of dominance and in the years following the band's breakup, Scott struggled with drugs and
alcohol, which led not only to a divorce, but also to a much-publicized suicide attempt in 2006.
Now clean, sober, and in the midst of a highly successful solo career, Scott has finally come full
circle - a turnaround he credits to his renewed relationship with Jesus Christ. An inspiring
personal saga, "Sinner's Creed" is very highly recommended reading. It should be noted that
"Sinner's Creed" is also available in a hardcover edition (9781414364568, $24.99), an
unabridged audio book edition (Christian Audio, 9781610454858, $26.98), and a Kindle edition
($9.99).
In the Governor's Shadow
Carol O'Keefe Wilson
University of North Texas Press
PO Box 311336
Denton, TX 76203-1336
9781574415537 $29.95 www.unt.edu/untpress
In the Governor's Shadow: The True Story of Ma and Pa Ferguson is a sordid true tale of rampant
political corruption. In 1915, newly elected Texas governor James Ferguson took office to high
popular expectations, but his term was a disaster. He'd campaigned on an appeal to rural
constituents and a temporary hiatus from the Prohibition debate; what the electorate received was
a tangled mess of corruption and cronyism. Ferguson's financial problems, questionable business
sense, and uncomfortably close relationship with Texas brewers, combined with extreme
personal incompetence, proved to be his political downfall - charges were brought against him
through impeachment. He defiantly launched a campaign to regain the political power he had
squandered, and in 1925 he aided his wife, Miriam in a successful bid for governorship. History
repeated itself when one scandal after another tarnished her administration. In the Governor's
Shadow is an in-depth expose of back-door deals, disregard for the law, and flagrant misconduct,
and its cautionary true tale of these charismatic yet deleterious politicians is filled with crucial
lessons that are just as relevant today as they were almost a century ago. Highly recommended,
especially for public and college library biography, American history, or political science
shelves.
Pioneer Programmer
Jean Jennings Bartik, author
Jon T. Rickman & Kim D. Todd, editors
Truman State University Press
100 East Normal Street, Kirksville, MO 63501-4221
http://tsup.truman.edu
9781612480862, $32.00, www.amazon.com
Jean Jennings Bartik (December 27, 1924 - March 23, 2011) was one of the original
programmers for the ENIAC computer. Her maiden name was Betty Jean Jennings and she
attended Northwest Missouri State Teachers College, majoring in mathematics. In 1945, she was
hired by the University of Pennsylvania to work for Army Ordnance at Aberdeen Proving
Ground. When the ENIAC computer was developed for the purpose of calculating ballistics
trajectories, she was selected to be one of its first programmers. Bartik later became part of a
group charged with converting the ENIAC into a stored program computer; in the original
implementation, ENIAC was programmed by setting dials and changing cable connections. She
went on to work on the BINAC and UNIVAC I computers. Collaboratively edited by the team of
Jon T. Rickman and Kim D. Todd, "Pioneer Programmer: Jean Jennings Bartik and the
Computer that Changed the World" is Bartik's autobiography. This 248 page compendium of her
life is enhanced with the inclusion of 57 black-and-white period photographs. More than just a
memoir, "Pioneer Programmer" is also an extraordinary eye-witness account of the birth of the
modern computer age and therefore very highly recommended for academic library American
Biography and Computer Science History reference collection and supplemental reading list. It
should be noted that "Pioneer Programmer" is also available in a Kindle edition ($24.99).
The Judicial Studies Shelf
Law And War
Austin Sarat, Lawrence Douglas, Martha Merrill Umphrey, eds.
Stanford Law Books
c/o Stanford University Press
1450 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1124
www.sup.org
9780804787420, $75.00, www.amazon.com
Compiled and co-edited with an introduction by the team of Austin Sarat (Associate Dean of the
faculty and the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Jurisprudence & Political Science,
Amherst College), Lawrence Douglas (James J. Grosfeld Professor Law, Jurisprudence & Social
Thought, Amherst College), and Martha Merrill Umphrey (Professor of Law, Jurisprudence &
Social Thought, Amherst College), "Law And War" is a 248 page compendium comprised of five
outstanding academic contributions focusing on the cultural, historical, spatial, and theoretical
dimensions of the relationship between law and war. These informed and informative essays
include Sarah Sewall's 'Limits of Law: Promoting Humanity in Armed Conflict'; Gabriella
Blums' 'The Individualization of War: From War to Policing in the Regulation of Armed
Conflicts'; Laura K. Donohue's 'Pandemic Disease, Biological Weapons, and War'; Samuel
Moyn's 'From Antiwar Politics to Antitorture Politics'; and 'Larry May's War Crimes Trials
During and After War'. Enhanced with the inclusion of a comprehensive index, "Law And War"
is a collective work of outstanding scholarship and a highly recommended addition to academic
library Judicial Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists. It should be noted
that "Law And War" is also available in a Kindle edition ($60.00).
The Civil War Shelf
The Handy Civil War Answer Book
Samuel Willard Crompton
Visible Ink Press
43311 Joy Road #414, Canton, MI 48187-2075
KT Public Relations
9781578594764 $21.95 www.visibleinkpress.com
The Handy Civil War Answer Book lives up to its title as a thoroughly accessible guide to the
American Civil War, presented entirely in question-and-answer format. Historical study and
trivia tidbits alike abound in the questions, which cover the generals, weapons, great events,
tragedies, causes, social effects, and legacies of the war. "Q: 'What was the attitude, or stance, of
Imperialist Russia?' A: '...In the summer of 1863, New Yorkers were surprised and pleased that a
squadron of ships from the Imperial Russian Navy arrived in their harbor; the people of San
Francisco soon were also paid a visit... For many years, historians believed that Czar Alexander
II sent the ships in order to demonstrate his support for the Union cause. If so, this was definitely
a secondary motive; his primary reason was to have his fleets at sea so that if a war began with
Britain, his ships would not be bottled up in their ports.'" An index rounds out this
enthusiastically recommended addition to public library collections, especially due to its ease of
use.
The Battle of Peach Tree Creek
Robert D. Jenkins, Sr.
Mercer University Press
1400 Coleman Avenue
Macon, GA 31207-0001
9780881463965 $35.00 www.mupress.org
The Battle of Peach Tree Creek: Hood's First Sortie, 20 July 1864 is an exhaustive analysis of the
point in the American Civil War when the tide of battle shifted strongly against the South.
General John Bell Hood of the Confederacy moved away from the defensive tactics of his
predecessor (General Joseph E. Johnston); Hood's bold and desperate offense could not repel the
Union troops closing in on Atlanta. Peach Tree Creek and its successive battles effectively
spelled out the death knell of the Confederacy. Extensively researched and meticulously
presented, The Battle of Peach Tree Creek is an excellent and welcome contribution to public
and college library Civil War shelves.
The Fishing Shelf
Fly-Fishing's Final Frontier
Geoff Bernardo
Frank Amato Publications
PO Box 82112, Portland, OR 97282
www.amatobooks.com
9781571885036, $65.00, www.amazon.com
Fly fishing is an angling method in which an artificial "fly" is used to catch fish. The fly is cast
using a fly rod, reel, and specialized weighted line. Casting a nearly weightless fly or "lure"
requires casting techniques significantly different from other forms of casting. Fly fishermen use
hand tied flies that resemble natural invertebrates or other food organisms, or "lures" to provoke
the fish to strike. "Fly-Fishing's Final Frontier: Specialty Fly Patterns and Fishing Techniques for
North America's Alternate Species" by Geoff Bernardo is a beautifully and profusely illustrated,
292 page compendium that covers fly fishing techniques and fly patterns that would be
appropriate and successful with more species of freshwater fish than the usual trout, chart and
salmon -- all of whom are dwindling in numbers as a result of environmental issues and
decreasing budgets for fish hatcheries around the country. Informed and informative,
"Fly-Fishing's Final Frontier: Specialty Fly Patterns and Fishing Techniques for North America's
Alternate Species" will make an outstanding addition to personal, professional, community, and
academic library reference collections and supplemental reading lists for fly-fishing
enthusiasts.
The Gaming Shelf
Beat The Slots
Marten Jensen
Cardoza Publishing
5473 South Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89119
www.cardozapub.com
9781580420631, $9.95, www.amazon.com
A slot machine is a casino gambling machine with three or more reels which spin when a button
is pushed. Slot machines are also known as one-armed bandits because they were originally
operated by a lever on the side of the machine (the arm) instead of a button on the front panel,
and because of their ability to leave the gamer penniless (bandit). Many modern machines still
have a legacy lever in addition to the button. Modern slot machines include a currency detector
that validates the money inserted to play. The machine pays off based on patterns of symbols
visible on the front of the machine when it stops. Advancing computer technology has resulted in
many variations on the slot machine concept. Slot machines are the most popular gambling
method in casinos and constitute about 70 percent of the average US casino's income. "Beat the
Slots" by casino gambling expert Marten Jensen is a 144 page compendium of practical
information and useable advice for winning money at slots. Of special note is the chapter devoted
to Video Poker (bonus games, banking games, multi-game machines). "Beat The Slots" is an
essential and invaluable read for anyone hoping to win out over a casino slot machine.
The Travel Shelf
Discover Australia
Charles Rawlings-Way, et al.
Lonely Planet Publications
150 Linden Street, Oakland CA 94607
www.lonelyplanet.com
9781742205601, $27.99, www.amazon.com
No one makes better and more 'user friendly' travel guides than Lonely Planet Publications.
"Discover Australia" is one of their newest titles and should be considered a "must" for anyone
planning a trip or creating a travel itinerary to Australia. Profusely illustrated and expertly
organized, "Discover Australia" is a 400 page compendium packed from cover to cover with
useful, practical, and detailed information. Along with suggestions of what to see and do in
various towns, cities, and country sides of Australia, "Discover Australia" offers succinct
sections devoted to Family Travel; Aboriginal Australia; Food & Wine, Sport; and more. Of
special note is the 'Survival Guide' section that covers everything from customs regulations, Gay
and Lesbian travelers, internet access, and travelers with disabilities, to discount cards, climate,
public holidays, and visas. Comprehensive, practical, informed and informative, "Discover
Australia" is an essential reference for getting the most out of a visit to Australia for business or
pleasure!
The Homeowner's Shelf
Jay Shafer's DIY Book of Backyard Sheds & Tiny Houses
Jay Shafer
Fox Chapel Publishing Company
1970 Broad Street N., East Petersburg, PA 17520
www.FoxChapelPublishing.com
9781565238169, $19.99, www.amazon.com
Whether the project is constructing a guest cottage, a writing studio, a home office, a craft
workshop, or a simple personal retreat, "Jay Shafer's DIY Book of Backyard Sheds & Tiny
Houses" is a profusely illustrated, 144 page manual offering ideas, blueprints and instructions
that are thoroughly 'user friendly' in content and presentation. Offering a wealth of tips ranging
from the use of masonry piers for stronger supports, siding with plywood, to alternative ways to
attach post to beams, to the safe way to fell a tree, "Jay Shafer's DIY Book of Backyard Sheds &
Tiny Houses" will prove an ideal do-it-yourself instruction manual. Nicely organized into four
major sections (Committed to Less; Plans for tiny Houses and Box Bungalows; Tiny House
Portfolio; How to Build a Tiny House), "Jay Shafer's DIY Book of Backyard Sheds & Tiny
Houses" is very highly recommended for personal, community, and academic library
Architectural Studies collections.
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