Shadow Club
Roberto Casati
Knopf
1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019
0375407278 $24.00 www.amazon.com
Roberto Casati's Shadow Club about shadows goes far beyond their usual definitions to probe
shadow's legends, influence on myth and religious beliefs, and changing scientific concepts of the
shadow both on Earth and in space. Shadow Club is very highly recommended as an intriguing
blend
of history, science and anthropology which presents unusual insights into shadows and
their
lasting impact on mankind.
Ivan R. Dee
1332 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60622-2632
1-800-462-6420 www.amazon.com
Peter Temes Just War (1566635349, $25.00) provides a critical history of the kind of thinking
which
leads to wars based on ethics and principles. Temes asks why there should be moral principles of
war in the first place, and provides pointed criticism of the history and thinking surrounding a Just
War morality. Roger Kimball's Lives Of The Mind (5241, $16.95) offers a critical survey of the
use
and abuse of intelligence from Hegel to Wodehouse, offering a special focus of how intelligence
can
be used and abused. From Plutarch and Kierkegaard to Russell, Kimball examines Western
intellectual and artistic progress. Roger Kimball's Art's Prospect (1566635098, $26.00) is
recommended for art libraries, providing a scholarly assessment of the avant-garde's assault on
tradition in contemporary art culture. His survey of what is/becomes 'cutting edge' in the art world
and his critical view of established trends provides a new view of the most critical art movements
being less flagrant in style and approach. Richard Schickel's Woody Allen: A Life In Film (5284,
$22.50) provides a rare interview about the range of his works, presenting the complete four-hour
interview between Allen and critic Schickel rather than a portion of it, which became a program
for
TCM. Fans of Allen's works and life will find this a 'must', packed with rare autobiographical
insights.
The Little Big Book For Brides
Katrina Fried & Lena Tabori
Welcome Enterprises Inc.
6 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011
0941807258 $24.95 1-212-989-3200
Collaboratively compiled and organized by Katrina Fried and Lena Tabori, The Little Big Book
For
Brides is filled with advice, traditions, stories, activities, poetry, essays, recipes, and some just
plain
humor about and concerning brides everywhere. A fun book to read through, nicely illustrated
from
cover to cover in full color, and projecting it's own unique brand of whimsy, The Little Big Book
For Brides is the perfect gift for the bridal shower as well as being an enthusiastically
recommended
read for its enjoyment and introduction to American marriage customs.
The New Economy Of Nature
Gretchen C. Daily & Katherine Ellison
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Ave., N.W., #300, Washington, DC 20009-1148
www.islandpress.org
1559631546 $15.00 1-800-828-1302
The New Economy Of Nature: The Quest To Make Conservation Profitable is both a business
and
environmental book. Gretchen C. Daily and Katherine Ellison study the ways that human
self-interest can be harnessed to protect Mother Earth, as pure philanthropy combined with
government regulations simply are not enough by themselves to stand against naked human greed
and unchecked commercial exploitation. From crises in biodiversity, to issues of the stratosphere,
The New Economy Of Nature cogently draws upon ideas, examples, and situations worldwide to
lend hope for the cause of financially motivated conservation. The New Economy Of Nature is an
important contribution to Environmental Studies and highly recommended reading for anyone
seeking to operating a successful commercial venture through making conservation
profitable.
101 Female Uses For Pink Duct Tape
Jessica Anderson & Jolene Hodson
Kelly Frankenberg, illustrator
Beaver's Pond Press
5125 Danen's Drive, Edina, MN 55439
www.pink-duct-tape.com
1592980155 $9.95 BeaversPondPress.com
The creatively collaborative effort of Jessica Anderson and Jolene Hodson, 101 Female Uses For
Pink Duct Tape is a humorous joke book of sprightly verse and silly illustrations by Kelly
Frankenberg of inventive uses for pink duct tape. Written purely as a lark, offering an extra
chuckle
to men and women everywhere, suggestions include whimsical ideas such as "It's easy to pick up
that last bit of dust. / If in pink duct tape you place all your trust. / To make your floor-cleaning
chores a breeze, / Duct tape foam pads to comfort sore knees."
Mountain Press
PO Box 2399, Missoula, MT 59806
1-800-234-5308 www.amazon.com
Stephen Harris' Fire Mountains Of The West (087842220X, $18.00) provides a fascinating
geologic
history of the Cascade and Mono Lake volcanoes of California. One might anticipate a technical
discourse involving many geological facts: think again: this title provides an unusually lively,
engaging dialogue which assumes no prior scientific background. From specific hazards of
volcanoes
to keys to viewing inactive volcanoes, this is an important guide. David Alt's Glacial Lake
Missoula
And Its Humongous Floods (0878424156, $15.00) presents geologist's view of how a huge Ice
Age
lake drained suddenly not once, but repeatedly. The resultant creation of rivers and waterways
and
dramatic changes to the landscape make for an involving, important guide. Ian Lange's Ice Age
Mammals Of North America (0878424032, $20.00) provides a guide to the big, harry ice age
mammals which roamed North America. New information coming from DNA analysis is changing
our knowledge of these creatures: this book covers their history and the global migration patterns
of
ice age mammals around the world as the continents changed.
Cowboy Gear
David Stoecklein
Dober Hill Ltd.
PO Box 856, Ketchum, ID 83340
0922029113 $60.00 www.amazonc.om
This visual display is a lavish coffee table book suitable for any cowboy enthusiast: it gathers
photos
of early cowboys and their equipment, focusing on the gear and the finest products made.
Cowboy Gear will prove startling in several ways: not only is the overall variety of gear a
highlight,
but many of the photos are in color for the first time. Cowboy Gear comes from a collector and a
rancher whose work is exceptional.
Arboretum America
Diana Beresford-Kroeger
University of Michigan Press
PO Box 1104, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1104
0472068512 $24.95 press.umich.edu
In Arboretum America: A Philosophy Of The Forest, botanist, medical researcher, and
agricultural
expert, Diana Beresford-Kroeger celebrates a diversity of trees and plants including how they can
counteract the effects of pollution and global warming; which native plants complement the
"bioplan"; how to plan them with ideas and tips; the medicinal uses trees and plants have had from
the inception of aboriginal cultures down to the modern day, and so much more. Inviting,
full-color
photography by Christian H. Kroeger and an informative Foreword by Edward O. Wilson nicely
embellish this informed and informative presentation which vibrantly reflects the Diana
Beresford-Kroeger's love of nature and enduring passion for scientific inquisition. Arboretum
America is an especially recommended addition to Ecological Studies reference collections and
Botanical Studies supplemental reading lists.
The Chronology Of Genesis
Neil Zimmerer
Adventures Unlimited Press
PO Box 74, Kempton, IL 60946
www.adventuresunlimitedpress.com
1931882223 $16.95 1-815-253-6390
Ably written by lifelong student of Sumerian history Neil Zimmerer, The Chronology Of Genesis:
A
Complete History Of The Nefilim deftly explores the creation of the universe, evolution, the
history
of Sumerian Nefilim kings, their dynasties, and their enduring legacy for the modern day. A
fascinating and at times iconoclastic historical chronology of the lives and reigns of great and
not-so-great rulers, The Chronology Of Genesis is enthusiastically recommended reading,
especially
to students of Metaphysical Studies, Alternative Archaeology, and Antiquarian History.
Packers By The Numbers
John Maxymuk
Prairie Oak Press
c/o Trails Media Group
PO Box 317, Black Earth, WI 53515
www.trailsbooks.com
1879483904 $19.95 1-800-236-8088
Divided into 99 chapters, one for each number, Packers By The Numbers: Jersey Numbers And
The
Players Who Wore Them by John Maxymuk specifically profiles famous players of the Wisconsin
Green Bay Packer football team as arranged by the assigned numbers on their football jerseys.
Concise yet packed from cover to cover with information and statistics, Packers By The Numbers
is
an engaging, easy-to-pick-up reference which is most especially recommended for dedicated
Packers
fans!
In Vinegar, Vicki Lansky (a contributing editor to "Family Circle" magazine) provides
homemakers
with a complete and comprehensive household reference to the uses of vinegar as a home remedy,
diet aid, stain remover, condiment, odor eater, grooming aid, preservative, cleaner, recipe
ingredient,
and more. Lansky reveals the history of this versatile kitchen ingredient along with such invaluable
advice as to how to make basic vinegar, how long it can be safely stored, and how to make
flavored
vinegars. There is even information about vinegar museums and science tricks involving vinegar
and
suitable for kids to perform. Vinegar is a welcome and enthusiastically recommended addition to
family and community library reference collections.
Once And Future Myths
Phil Cousineau
Conari Press/Red Wheel/Weiser
368 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
www.redwheelweiser.com
1573248649 $17.95 1-800-423-7087
Once And Future Myths: The Power Of Ancient Stories In Our Lives by Phil Cousineau is an
absorbing treatise on the importance of myths - whether as ancient legends, history, or the tales
repeated in modern movies and popular culture. These timeless stories reflect and shape the lives
of
those who tell and enjoy them, and striving to understand them is a path to better examining and
understanding oneself. A thoughtful and eruditely written account, Once And Future Myths is
especially recommended reading for students of mythology, personal growth, and the universality
of
the human condition.
Taking Care Of Mom & Dad
Mike Rust
Silver Lake Publishing
2025 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027
www.silverlakepub.com
1563437406 $17.95 1-888-663-3091
Taking Care Of Mom & Dad: The Money, Politics And Emotions That Come With Supporting
Your Parents is a straightforward guide by actuary and retirement issues expert Mike Rust on
dealing with the diverse and inherent financial and emotional issues of supporting elderly parents
by
adult children. In an era when Social Security and Medicare can no longer be relied upon, Taking
Care Of Mom & Dad covers the critically import issues of getting the best health insurance;
organizing pension benefits; investing parental money safely and efficiently; using living wills,
powers of attorney, and trusts; long-term care options; coping with family turmoil, and more.
Taking Care Of Mom & Dad is fundamentally important reading for anyone charged with the
responsibility of assisting their parents or other aging adult family members with respect to their
financial, insurance, medical, legal, and long-term needs.
The Islamic Studies Shelf
Crossroads To Islam
Yehuda Nevo & Judith Koren
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Dr., Amherst NY 14228
1591020832 $32.00 1-800-421-0351
Crossroads To Islam is an informed and informative survey of the origins of the Arab religion and
state is an important addition to the literature on Arab-American history: it's written by an
archaeologist who spent months in the field as well as conducting research, and provides a fine
multifaceted survey of the findings of recent important excavations. Anticipate a controversial
new
view of the origins of the Arab state.
Islam In The Digital Age
Gary Bunt
Stylus Publishing
PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
0745320988 $24.95 1-800-232-0223
E-jihad, online Fatwas and other cyber Islamic environments are surveyed in quite a different
critical
study of Islam online. Islam In The Digital Age is the first comprehensive analysis of Muslims and
Islam on the Internet to appear after 9/11: Islam In The Digital Age identifies issues and radical
concepts of e-jihad, describes its different forms in the online environment ranging from on-line
activism to hacking, and discusses religious insights into Islam on the Net. An important survey of
Islam online.
The Artbook Shelf
Julian Schnabel
Julian Schnabel
Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
100 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
0810946335 $75.00 1-800-759-0190
Julian Schnabel is an extraordinary 368-page "coffee table" artbook featuring and showcasing the
dramatic works of American artist Julian Schnabel flawlessly reproduced in vivid color. Brush
strokes and raw painted color come alive with simple yet bold form, producing imagery that stays
firmly in one's mind, in this superb presentation devoted entirely to Schnabel's art itself as beyond
two pages of introduction there is no text present at all, save for (at the end of the book), a
"Selected Exhibition History"; a "Selected Bibliography"; an comprehensive "Artwork Index"
listing
the titles of the artwork comprising this quite exceptional and highly recommended
compendium.
Flowers
Erika Just
Watson Guptill Publications
770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
0823018539 $24.95 1-800-451-1741
Flowers: Wonders Of Nature In Watercolor is a full-color, how-to guide by Erika Just and
expressly
recommended to aspiring artists which to reveal and reproduce the beauty of flowers through the
medium of watercolor. From establishing a color scheme; to building layers of color, contrast, and
detail; to adding quality finishing touches, all instructions are superbly illustrated with captivating
artworks. Flowers: Wonders Of Nature In Watercolor is a first-rate and thoroughly "user friendly"
guide for watercolor artists of all skill and experience levels.
Kamoro Art
Dirk Smidt, Editor
KIT Publishers
PO Box 95001, The Netherlands
9068322680 $39.50 www.kit.nl/publishers
Kamoro Art: Tradition And Innovation In A New Guinea Culture will find its place in any art
history
collection with special focus on primitive tribes and peoples in general and Asia in particular,
covering the neglected art of the Kamoro peoples living in Papua. Major pieces from the
collection
of the Rijksmuseum voor Volkenkunde supplements other pieces from other Netherlands holdings
to
provide a comprehensive visual coverage accompanied by a fine essay on major ceremonies by Jan
Pouwer and other contributions.
Exploring Electric Kiln Techniques
Sumi von Dassow, editor
The American Ceramic Society
735 Ceramic Place, Westerville OH 43081
1574981609 $28.95 www.ceramics.org
Expertly compiled and edited by Elaine M. Levin, Exploring Electric Kiln Techniques is a
compendium of thematically coordinated articles drawn from the pages of "Ceramics Monthly"
over
a twenty-five year period and which are focused upon the work and experience of ceramic artists
who use an electric kiln in the process of their art and craft. Disseminating knowledge about clay
bodies, glazes, decorating, and form, offering technical specifications for porcelain and glaze
recipes,
and enhanced with an abundance of superb full-color photography, Exploring Electric Kiln
Techniques is especially appropriate reading for students and practitioners of the ceramic art, as
well
as art connoisseurs and collectors. Also very highly recommended is a companion volume based
upon "Ceramics Monthly" magazine articles and edited by Sumi von Dassow: Movers & Shakers
In
American Ceramics: Defining Twentieth Century Ceramics (157498165X, $28.95).
Guston In Time
Ross Feld
Counterpoint
387 Park Ave. South, NY NY 1006
1582432848 $25.00 1-800-242-7737
Figurative painter Guston's life was vibrant; he was a muralist, then an abstract expressionist, and
finally a figurative artists. Here friend and novelist Feld, Guston's friend, interprets his works and
his
friendship with Guston, adding many personal insights and embellishments from the friendship
which
will lead artists to a fuller appreciation of his life. A recommended pick for Guston fans who
want
an insightful biography/memoir.
The Art Of The Russian Matryoshka
Rett Ertl & Rick Hibberd
Vernissage Press
2200 Central Avenue, Boulder, CO 80301
www.vernissagepress.com
0972502718 $40.00 1-888-849-8697
The detailed and collaborative work of Rett Ertl and Rick Hibberd, The Art Of The Russian
Matryoshka is a unique and distinctive artbook devoted to the classic Russian toy consisting of
dolls
that fit inside one another. 330 full-color photographs illustrate and showcase rare and vintage
matryoshka, while the narrative text covers the history of this device as well as the steps of its
creation today. The Art Of The Russian Matryoshka is especially recommended for toy collectors
and a welcome contribution Russian Cultural Studies collections.
Belarski: Pulp Art Masters
John P. Gunnison
Adventure House
914 Laredo Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20901
www.adventurehouse.com
1886937761 $20.00 1-301-754-1589
Compiled and edited by John P. Gunnison, Belarski: Pulp Art Masters is an superbly organized
and
presented artbook showcasing the distinctive work of Rudolph Belarski, a commercial artist best
known for his action-packed, eye-catching covers of (in)famous "pulp" magazines. Numerous
covers
presented in full-color, each with a very brief yet insightful caption concerning the scene, hallmark
this eye-catching collection especially recommended for fans of the uniquely captivating appeal of
pulp magazine art of a yesteryear American popular culture.
Symbols In Art
Serge Polakoff
Harmony 2000, Inc.
1725 Ocean Front Walk, Suite 805, Santa Monica, CA 90401
www.harmony2000.com
0972654925 $49.95 1-310-656-8842
Symbols In Art: The Hidden Keys To Love, Balance, And Renewal by Serge Polakoff adroitly
combines full-color artwork (including many classical pieces), with an erudite and learned
discourse
concerning the meaning and power of symbols. Very highly recommended reading, especially for
students of art, art history, and graphic design, Symbols In Art is superbly articulated with four
symbols associated with the classical four elements of earth, water, air, and fire, the informed and
informative text accessibly explores hypothetical, emotional, and evocative issues embracing the
soul
of humanity and the expression of that soul through artistic creations.
The Poetry Shelf
All My Moonshine
Gwen Ellis
Venton/Intellect/ISBS, dist.
5824 N.E. Hassalo Street, Portland, OR 97213-3644
www.intellectbooks.com/venton
1841508713 $19.95 1-800-944-6190
All My Moonshine showcases author Gwen Ellis' hearty, 'Wiltshire Dialect'-flavored poetry from
"Moonshine," "More Moonshine," and "More And More Moonshine" between the covers of one
volume. Spiced with humor and history, and including the addition of twenty new poems, these
engaging verses have a unique vibrancy of color and character. Edward Slow: And though, Alas,
the
folk have gone/Who spoke that way, their names live on/Down through the space of time,/So we
are
proud of Edward Slow,/Who wrote a Century ago/Our Dialect in Rhyme.
In The Room Of Never Grieve
Anne Waldman
Coffee House Press
27 No 4th St #400 Minneapolis MN 55401
1566891450 $30.00 coffeehousepress.org
In The Room Of Never Grieve: New And Selected Poems 1985-2003 collects and showcases the
works of American poet and educator Anne Waldman, offers the reader her highly recommended
verse enhanced with notes, commentary, and personal reminiscences. An accompanying audio CD
containing live performances of selected classic verses emphasizing the human condition,
dialogue,
everyday life and the craving to reach beyond the mundane. Crack in the World: I see the crack in
the world / My body thinks it, sees the gaping crack in the world / My body does it for me to see /
Blood flowing through the body crack / Body, send your rivers to the moon...
Mouth Of Fire, Breath Of Dreams
Samma Negus
N. Sholes Foundation Press
c/o Paul M. Kelly Publishing Consultant
438 Livinston Rd, West Mifflin PA 15122
0970746709 $19.95 mouthoffire.com
Samma Negus' Mouth Of Fire, Breath Of Dreams presents the poetry and art of a nun who blends
emotion and prayer with unforgettable black-and-white images. Mouth Of Fire, Breath Of Dreams
is
recommended as being a profound and captivating, poetic and visual, enduring tribute to an
abiding
faith. The Knife/A Meditation: Lord!/Amid holocaust,/you have wrought of my mind and
soul/living
crystal,/where I receive and hold you,/and let you pass through me,/and - to drive darkness -/carry
you burning/in the center of my being.
The Computer Shelf
C++ In A Nutshell
Ray Lischner
O'Reilly
1005 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol, CA 95472
059600298X $39.95 www.oreilly.com
C++ In A Nutshell by Ray Lischner is a thorough and expert reference to the C++ programming
language, its runtime library, the C++ preprocessor, and more, all conforming to the ISO/IEC
14882
standard plus Technical Corrigendum 1. Including syntax diagrams, information on usage, concise
examples for all C++ statements and keywords in its first half, and with a second half devoted
entirely to C++ runtime library reference (organized by header file), C++ In A Nutshell is a
"must-have" quick lookup guide for C++ programmers everywhere.
Que Publishing
201 W. 103rd St., Indianapolis, IN 46290
www.mcp.com www.amazon.com
Now in a fully updated and expanded fourth edition, Upgrading And Repairing Networks
(0789728176, $59.99, 1248 pages) is the collaborative effort of computer network experts Scott
Mueller and Terry Ogletree and specifically designed for users of all experience levels. Readers
will
swiftly learn the basics of network repair and the networking world. Included are real world,
in-depth, accessible explanations of how the protocols, architectures and hardware used in a
network operate and how to repair them when they don't. Upgrading and Repairing Networks
starts
with the fundamentals and methodically works through more advanced concepts. An
accompanying
CD contains a wealth of troubleshooting tools, including a virtual library of networking and PC
troubleshooting and repair books from Que Publishing. Special Edition Using Microsoft CRM
(0789728826, $49.99, 552 pages) by Microsoft expert Laura Brown is an invaluable introduction
ideal for with shows sales, service, and business development specialists with respect to just how
to
manage small businesses with the sophisticated technology that, until now, has been largely
reserved
for large corporations with copiously funded resources. Based on Laura Brown's real-world
experience building CRM systems, Special Edition Using Microsoft CRM provides all of the
expert
advice that any MS CRM user would need.
Sams Publishing
201 W. 103rd St., Indianapolis, IN 46290
www.mcp.com www.amazon.com
The HTTP Developer's Handbook (0672324547, $39.99) by HTTP expert Chris Shiflett will
prove
to be an invaluable instructional working reference for Web developers of all experience levels by
providing a thoroughly "user friendly" understanding of underlying protocols and thereby remove
unnecessary dependencies upon specific tool sets in the creation and maintenance of superior Web
applications as well as facilitating adaptions to the involved technologies. HTTP has become an
essential topic because the Web's importance has created an army of people creatively leveraging
the
Web for their specific needs. By making standards information more available to the common
developer, standards compliance becomes more widespread and common, something that the
industry needs. This book will easily become the standard reference for the Internet's most
dominant
protocol. ASP.NET Data Web Controls Kick Start (0672325012, $39.99) by professional web
master Scott Mitchell showcases the more advanced features of data Web controls. These
controls
(typically quite simple to use with respect to simple data display) are able to accomplish a great
deal
more than merely present data. ASP.NET Data Web Controls Kick Start will quickly prove to be
an
indispensable reference for every ASP.NET developer from the novice amateur to the seasoned
professional.
Graphics Interface Proceedings 2003
Torsten Moller & Colin Ware
A. K. Peters Ltd.
63 South Ave., Natick, MA 01760-4626
1568812078 $70.00 www.akpeters.com
Collaboratively compiled by program chairs Torsten Moller and Colin Ware, Graphics Interface
Proceedings 2003 presents thirty-six essays from a variety of learned authors concerning original
research and results in the fields of human-computer interaction and computer graphics. A highly
detailed, scientific, technical, and mathematical anthology intended for advanced students and
professionals, Graphics Interface 2003 covers issues of modeling, hardware methods, rendering,
multimedia, deformable models, and more. Graphics Interface Proceedings 2003 is highly
recommended as an excellent cutting-edge resource in the rapidly advancing field of
human/computer communications.
Macromedia Flash For Windows & Macintosh
Katherine Ulrich
Peachpit Press, Inc.
1249 Eighth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
www.peachpit.com
0201794810 $24.99 1-800-283-9444
Macromedia Flash For Windows & Macintosh by Katherine Ulrich (a specialist in graphics,
publishing, and multimedia software) is a 613-page visual quickstart guide, intended for beginning
through intermediate level users, and which combines pictures with concise easy-to-understand
instructions and examples for swiftly assimilating the basics of how to use Macromedia Flash MX.
An expertly written and highly accessible teach-yourself book, easy to grasp and follow,
Macromedia Flash For Windows & Macintosh is a welcome and invaluable addition to any
Macromedia Flash MX user's reference shelf.
Osborne/McGraw-Hill
2100 Powell St., Emeryville, CA 94608
1-800-722-4726 www.amazon.com
Crystal Reports Professional Results (0072229519; 352 pages; $29.99), by George Peckis a
superbly organized and very highly recommended resource which provides a wealth of tips, ticks,
and techniques on the creation and presentation of expert quality reports and complex, interactive
analysis documentation both on and off the Web. George Peckis is particular adept at explaining
just
how to develop and design reports, make maps, tables, and charts, extract and present data from
SQL databases, download ready-to-use sample report templates, and so much more. Now in an
updated and expanded second edition, Incident Response & Computer Forensics (007222696X;
544
pages; $49.99) is the collaborative effort of FBI insiders Chris Prosise & Kevin Mandia who
offers
an expert presentation of the legal, procedural, and technical steps of incident response and
computer forensics. Included are new chapters on forensic analysis and remediation, and
real-world
case studies. Incident Response & Computer Forensics is recommended as a revealing and
authoritative instructional reference dedicated to showing users of all levels of experience just
how
to counteract and defend against contemporary computer hack attacks.
IP Storage Networking
Gary Orenstein
Addison-Wesley Professional
75 Arlington Street, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02116
0321159608 $44.99 awprofessional.com
Expertly written by IP storage expert Gary Orenstein especially for IP-based storage professionals
in
the business community, IP Storage Networking is an in-depth, comprehensive, superbly
organized
guide covering current options and future trends of enterprise storage; new storage strategies
such
as disaster recovery and operational agility; outsourcing storage and managing storage-related
SLAs; maximizing ROI on enterprise storage investments, and more. Practical language, charts
and
diagrams, examples, recommendations, and more fill this useful, insightful, and confidently
recommended instructional reference from cover to cover.
UML For Java Programmers
Robert C. Martin
Prentice Hall Press
Addison-Wesley, dist.
240 Frisch Court, Paramus, NJ 07652
www.phptr.com
0131428489 $39.99 1-800-631-8571
UML For Java Programmers by computer expert and consultant Robert C. Martin is a first-rate
guidebook to UML especially as a useful tool for Java developers. Shining the spotlight on the
UML
1&2 features most relevant to writing better Java code, and ignoring those UML features that
have
nothing to offer Java, UML For Java Programmers is packed from cover to cover with
problem-solving examples, down-to-earth wisdom, tips, tricks, techniques and so much more.
UML
For Java Programmers is very highly recommended -- especially for Java programmers who are
new
to UML.
Code Generation In Action
Jack Herrington
Manning Publications Company
109 Vincent Ave., Lynbrook, NY 11563
1930110979 $44.95 www.manning.com
Expertly written by Jack Herrington (a software developer of twenty years' experience), Code
Generation In Action is a competent and "user friendly" guidebook and self-teaching tool to the
art
and science of building and using programs to write (or assist in the writing of) other programs.
Avoiding common mistakes to generate high-quality code free of errors, and especially to create
quick and easy code for the most repetitive or "gruntwork" tasks of a programming project are
the
core features of this invaluable and highly commended resource and reference which informatively
covers code generation basics, CG techniques, patterns of CG design, how to deploy generators,
numerous examples of generators, and so much more.
C++ For Game Programmers
Noel Llopis
Charles River Media
20 Downer Ave, #3, Hingham, MA 02043
1584502274 $49.95 1-800-382-8505
C++ For Game Programmers by Noel Llopis (a software engineer for Day 1 Studios), is a
programmer's guide written especially to address the unique problems of applying C++, the
primary
computer language for writing games, as well as presenting the art and science of creating a game
with smooth interface and gameplay. Focusing on useful ideas and concepts more than source
code
for game projects, and inspecting the workings of C++ computer games from a game
development
perspective, C++ For Game Programmers is highly recommended as a "must-have" instructional
reference for anyone casually or seriously interested in writing computer games. An
accompanying
CD-ROM contains source code for fully functional example programs.
Network Security Principles And Practices
Saadat Malik
Cisco Press
201 W. 103rd St., Indianapolis, IN 46290
1587050250 $55.00 www.ciscopress.com
Written by Saadat Malik (the CCIE engineer who wrote the CCIE Security lab exam and helped
instigate the CCIE Security written exam), Network Security Principles And Practices is a
textbook-style instructional, reference, and resource for professionals responsible for virtual
private
networks and the protection of valuable information. Individual chapters comprehensively address
the various dimensions of network security including device security, secure routing, secure LAN
switching, firewalls, intrusion detection, service provider security, and much more. An expert,
774-page guide, Network Security Principles And Practices is filled from cover to cover with
working library of technical information, theory, and examples in practice.
The Photoshop Book For Digital Photographers
Scott Kelby
New Riders
201 W. 103rd St. Indianapolis, IN 46290
0735712360 $39.99 www.newriders.com
The Photoshop Book For Digital Photographers by Scott Kelby (Editor of Photoshop User
Magazine) is an excellent how-to guide written for professionals while being thoroughly
accessible
to the non-specialist general user wanting to learn advance concepts with respect to the art and
science of digital photography. Taking the refreshing approach of explicitly showing step-by-step
instructions for techniques that professional digital photographers use, The Photoshop Book For
Digital Photographers is a handy informational and visual resource packed from cover to cover
with
examples and full-color photographs that superbly illustrate its sample techniques. Simply put,
The
Photoshop Book For Digital Photographers is a "must-have" instructional reference for digital
photographers regardless of their levels of expertise or experience.
Pro Tools For Video, Film, And Multimedia
Ashley Shepherd
Muska & Lipman Publishing
2645 Erie Ave, #41, Cincinnati OH 45208
www.muskalipman.com
159200069X $29.99 1-800-332-7450
A practical and "user-friendly" introduction to Pro Tools, whether by itself or in conjunction with
compatible softwares such as QuickTime, Pro Tools For Video, Film, And Multimedia by Ashley
Shepherd is an excellent and very nicely organized guide to the features of Pro Tools software,
including how to make optimal use of it when working on the phases of a multimedia soundtrack
project. Meticulous and down-to-earth examples and suggestions make Pro Tools For Video,
Film,
And Multimedia a first-rate and highly recommended guide for music engineers making the
transition into multimedia, as well as independent filmmakers doing their post-production
in-house;
web designers adding audio content to their web pages; musicians composing for film, TV, or the
Internet.
The Architecture Shelf
Beach Houses: Andrew Geller
Alastair Gordon
Princeton Architectural Press
37 East 7th St., New York NY 10003
1568983212 $40.00 1-800-722-6657
Architect Andrew Geller's quirky and unusual beach houses built in the 1950s and 1960s are
profiled
in Beach Houses: Andrew Geller, a fine title surveying these whimsical vacation homes. Geller
built
dozens of houses on modest budgets, along the East Coast: Beach Houses: Andrew Geller
combines
black and white sketches and photos with color photos and a running discussion of Geller's artistic
and practical challenges. An appealing architectural survey.
Southwestern Ornamentation & Design
Anne Taylor, Ph.D.
Sunstone Press
PO Box 2321, Santa Fe, NM 87504-2321
0865340692 $17.95 1-800-243-5644
In Southwestern Ornamentation & Design: The Architecture Of John Gaw Meem, Anne Taylor
(Distinguished Professor, School of Architecture and Planning Education, University of New
Mexico), offers a direct and knowledgeable analytical survey of one of New Mexico's most
renowned architects. Black-and-white photographs drawn from the archives of the Meem Room
in
Zimmerman Library at the University of New Mexico help present John Meem's bold and
visionary
ideas to offer inspiration in their own right. Southwestern Ornamentation & Design is a very
highly
recommended addition to professional and academic Architectural Studies collections.
Dover Publications offers selected works in the form of reprints of architectural titles which
should
not be missed: packaged in affordable paperback, they will enrich any personal, professional, or
academic library and enable it to replace aging volumes with contemporary appearing reprints.
For
example, Batty Langley and Thomas Langley's Gothic Architecture (0486426149, $12.95)
reprints a
1742 treatise on Gothic works, offering over 60 plates engraved by Thomas and portraying
columns,
windows, mantels, and other architectural features. For contemporary architectural
considerations,
choose either Atlas Portland Cement's Concrete Country Residences (0486427331, $18.95),
offering photos and floor plans of turn-of-the-century homes; or Palliser, Palliser & Co.'s New
Cottage Homes 1887 (048628-168, $14.95), featuring a survey of 1,500 drawings of plans and
perspectives for these homes, based on originals, for architectural historians interested in
residential
structures.
A House On The Water
Robert W. Knight
The Taunton Press
63 South Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
www.taunton.com
1561586072 $34.95 1-800-477-8727
A House On The Water: Inspiration For Living At The Water's Edge by Robert W. Knight is a
truly
grandiose and memorably beautiful tour of twenty-four outstanding homes, each dwelling
presented
complete with full color photographs and thoughtful commentary guides to the dimensions,
practicalities, and plain and simple beauty of living next to water. An inspirational guide for
anyone
who has dreamed of rising every morning to the tranquility of a lakeside, A House On The Water
is
a wonderful book for simple browsing and a very highly recommended addition to academic and
community Architectural Studies collections.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
True Vipers
David Mallow, et al.
Krieger Publishing Company
PO Box 9542, Melbourne, FL 32902-9542
0894648772 $79.50 1-800-724-0025
Collaboratively written by biologist David Mallow, ecologist and environmental scientist David
Ludwig, and herpetologist Goran Nilson, True Vipers: Natural History And Toxinology Of Old
World Vipers is a professional, detailed, and extensive reference concerning the nine genera and
their species of the family Viperidae - colloquially known as Old World vipers. An inset section of
color plates illustrates this practical and authoritative guide offering exhaustive species
descriptions,
as well as information on taxonomy, distribution, habitat, feeding, behavior, reproduction, and
information about the venoms of these amazing reptiles. An excellent and well-organized
resource,
True Vipers is an essential addition to any professional or academic Herpetology Studies
reference
collection. Also very highly recommended from the Krieger Publishing Company is C.H. Curran
and
Carl Kauffeled's Snakes And Their Ways (157524229X, $39.50).
Legacies Of The Turf
Edward L. Bowen
Eclipse Press
1736 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, Kentucky 40504
www.exclusivelyequine.com
1581501021 $29.95 1-800-582-5604
In Legacies Of The Turf: A Century Of Great Thoroughbred Breeders (Vol. 1), racing historian
and
expert Edward L. Bown presents the stories of some of the greatest Thoroughbred race horses in
history and the often charismatic, powerful, or quirky individuals who supported them.
Capitalists,
philanthropists, and women working with the bloodlines of champion steeds soon learned that the
stellar a few sires and dams dominated racing circuit, and true rivalries between both humans and
horses, on and off the race field permeate this fascinating, nicely illustrated, and highly
recommended
horse racing chronicle.
More Wildlife On Your Land
Neil F. Payne
Barberie Publications
PO Box 212, Plover, WI 54467
0971163405 $19.95 npayne@uswp.edu
More Wildlife On Your Land: A Guide For Private Landowners by Neil F. Payne (Professor
Emeritus of Wildlife, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point) is a practical and thoroughly "user
friendly" instructional guide to changing property and habitat in order to attract more wildlife,
including songbirds and deer. From restoring woodlots, pastures, prairies, riparian areas,
wetlands,
and ponds; to raising crops and wildlife while controlling grazing; to building watering devices
and
fences; to constructing and locating birdhouses and bat houses; to controlling nuisance wildlife; to
deriving income from wildlife; to applying for financial assistance, and much, much more, More
Wildlife On Your Land is a highly accessible and practical guide recommended for property
owners
and dedicated wildlife enthusiasts.
Your New Dog
Susan McCullough
Capital Books, Inc.
22841 Quicksilver Dr, Sterling, VA 20166
www.capital-books.com
1931868182 $14.95 1-800-758-3756
Award-winning writer and pet expert Susan McCullough draws upon her many years of
experience
and expertise in Your New Dog: An Expert Answers Your Every Question. A first-rate
introduction
to nuances of acquiring a canine family pet, ranging from how to know if one is ready for a new
dog,
to dealing with health issues, feeding, grooming, and exercising one's new pet, house training, and
more, Your New Dog is highly recommended as a superb primer for its candid canine wisdom,
direct and simple instructions, and the showcasing of a true love for animals.
The Military Shelf
Eye Of The Tiger
John Edmund Delezen
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
0786416564 $29.95 1-800-253-2187
Eye Of The Tiger is the personal memoir of John Edmund Delezen (a United States Marine from
the
Third Force Recon Company) relating his experiences while in service during the Vietnam War. In
the course of a year and a half, Delezen was stricken with malaria, wounded by a grenade, hit by a
bullet, saw friends die, witnessed horrible acts of brutality, endured hunger, pain, and worse, in a
deadly war which was to become renowned for the suffering it inflicted upon the minds and
bodies
of its participants. A disturbingly powerful and impressionable recollection, Eye Of The Tiger is a
welcome and appreciated contribution to the growing library of Vietnam era military
memoirs.
Under The Guns Of The Kaiser's Aces
Norman Franks & Hal Giblin
Grub Street/Casemate Publishers
2114 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083
1904010024 $37.95 1-610-853-9131
Expertly compiled and co-written by World War I history experts Norman Franks and Hal Giblin,
Under The Guns Of The Kaiser's Aces: Bohme, Muller, Von Tutschek And Wolff - The Complete
Record Of Their Victories And Victims, is an exhaustive profile of four distinguished German
aces
of World War One, which informatively examines their personal and professional lives, including
the
aerial combat deeds that earned them the "Blue Max" (Germany's highest award for bravery in
action). Under The Guns Of The Kaiser's Aces also includes the lives of the Allied airmen these
German Aces fought and downed, and as well as their own deaths incurred by battling against the
Royal Flying Corps. Black-and-white photographs, a wealth of details, painstaking research, and
revealing insights from two true experts on the WWI and WW II air wars mark Under The Guns
Of
The Kaiser's Aces As a fascinating read for military aviation enthusiasts, as well as a major and
significant contribution for World War I Military History reference collections.
Only The Dead Came Home
Andy O'Meara, Jr.
Elderberry Press
1393 Old Homestead Drive, 2nd floor, Oakland, OR 97462-9506
1930859481 $19.95 elderberrypress.com
Only The Dead Came Home: Vietnam's Hidden Casualties is the personal testimony of Andy
O'Meara, Jr., who served as a major with the 1st Cavalry Regiment (ARVN), and the 11th
Armored
Cavalry Regiment (US). O'Meara was decorated five times for valor. Only The Dead Came Home
focuses as much upon the struggle to resume a normal life as it does upon the stress of war itself.
Only The Dead Came Home offers a candidly personalized accounting of the life-altering scars
that
post-traumatic stress disorder can leave upon the rest of combat soldier's life. A sober, severe, and
open account, Only The Dead Came Home is informative, empathetic, highly recommended
reading.
The Criminology Shelf
Victims Of Dead Man Walking
Michael Varnado & D.P. Smith
Pelican Publishing
1000 Burmaster Street, Gretna, LA 70053
1589801563 $22.00 1-800-843-1724
The brutal rape and murder of Faith Hathaway went beyond even the usual violent crime: her
killer
was captured, tried, and sentenced to death, yet his story lived on not only in their minds but in
the
public's eye with the making of the book Dead Man Walking, contesting the death penalty, and
with
the movie. In the course of arguing over justice, the story of Faith has almost been forgotten: here
two detectives provide a vivid eyewitness account of the investigation into her murder. Verado
was
only twenty-five when he discovered her body, and it was a scene he would never forget. This
account returns the focus to the victim, her life, and her family.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
Collectible Doll Fashions: 1970s
Carmen Varricchio
Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
4880 Lower Valley Rd, Atglen, PA 19310
0764318063 $29.95 schifferbooks.com
Expertly compiled by Carmen Varricchio, Collectible Doll Fashions: 1970s is an invaluable and
reliable catalogue and price guide to doll clothing outfits of the 1970's. Full color photographs and
suggested modern-day prices and values for collectible doll clothing (especially if still in its
original
packaging) make for a collector's guide which is as enjoyable to simply page through as it is easy
to
consult for quick lookup. No serious collector or professional dealer should be without their own
personal reference copy of Collectible Doll Fashions: 1970s.
The Human Sexuality Shelf
Bawdy Language
Lawrence Paros
Kvetch Press
11230 Champagne Port Lane, NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
0967200539 $16.95 bawdylanguage.com
Compiled and organized by educator and professional writer Lawrence Paros, Bawdy Language is
a
compendium of street-talk, history, poetry, drama, and more, come together in order to create a
lexicon of colorful, quaint, euphemistic, and often raunchy terms with which to liven any
discussion
of sexual matters. Bawdy Language is recommended for being a tongue-in-cheek and highly
amusing (yet quite practical) guide to talking dirty while avoiding unpolished obscenity and
retaining
the respect of one's peers and both genders.
The Love Almanac
Katrina Fried & Lena Tabori
Welcome Books
6 West 18th Street, 3rd fl, NY, NY 10011
0941807916 $24.95 welcomebooks.biz
The collaborative effort of Katrina Fried and Lena Tabori, The Love Almanac is a 240-page
compendium of stories, essays, poetry, letters, recipes, crafts, trivia, games, and more with a
special
focus on human love and passion. From excerpts taken from classic works such as Shakespeare
writings; to practical advice on how to pop a proposal; to the casting of a love spell; to finding the
best dating services, games and compatibility tests, The Love Almanac is a veritable smorgasbord
of
entertainment and insight, lavishly illustrated in full color throughout, and very highly
recommended
for anyone in love -- or otherwise involved with matters of the human heart.
The Language Studies Shelf
Greek Readings For Review
Adolf Kaegi & James A. Kleist
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
1000 Brown St, #101 Wauconda IL 60084
0865165491 $29.00 www.bolchazy.com
The collaborative effort of the late Greek language experts and educators Adolf Kaegi and James
A.
Kleist, Greek Readings For Review: First Lessons In Greek is a classic text for study of the
classical
Greek language, which first published in 1902 as a complement to "Kaegi's Greek Grammar."
Each
individual reading lesson is specifically designed to review subject matter from Kaegi's Greek
Grammar, as well as providing drills on single words and increasingly complex sentences.
Additionally, Greek Readers For Review features English-to-Greek translation exercises, and
optional connected-paragraph readings to fill the pages of this excellent and enduring popular
resource for students coming to grips with the intricacies of ancient Greek -- and a "user friendly"
classroom resource that has rightfully passed the test of time.
The American History Shelf
Minding The South
John Shelton Reed
University of Missouri Press
2910 LeMone Blvd, Columbia, MO 65201
0826214908 $24.95 1-800-828-1894
Informatively written by John Shelton Reed (educator, social scientist, and the author and/or
editor
of thirteen books about the American South), Minding The South is a wonderful celebration of
the
American South and its culture -- a regional society which has resisted being assimilated by the
mainstream United States in order to keep its own distinctive personality. From the search for
objectivity among common pitfalls in remembering Southern history especially before and during
the
civil war; to profiles of talented Southerners who have devoted themselves to everything from
rock
and roll to designing silver jewelry, Minding The South is a splendid and enduring tribute to
American Southern culture and custom.
The Human Tradition In America 1865 To The Present
Charles W. Calhoun, editor
Scholarly Resources Inc.
104 Greenhill Avenue, Wilmington, DC 19805-1897
0842051295 $22.95 1-800-772-8937
Compiled and edited by Charles W. Calhoun (Department of History, East Carolina University),
The
Human Tradition In America 1865 To The Present is the second half of a two-part text created
for a
U.S. history survey course, and gathers biographical essays drawn from assorted volumes in SR
Books' in their outstanding "Human Tradition in America" series. Brief biographical sketches of
ordinary Americans reveal history through daily life to students, in this engaging, reflective, and
intellectually stimulating source which is highly recommended as an American History Studies
curriculum supplement.
The International Studies Shelf
Democracy Indian Style
Anton Pelinka
Transaction Books
390 Campus Drive, Somerset, NJ 08873
0765801868 $49.95 1-888-999-6778
Expertly translated into English by Renee Schell, Democracy Indian Style: Subhas Chandra Bose
And The Creation Of India's Political Culture by Anton Pelinka (Professor of Political Science,
University of Innsbruck) knowledgeably explores the workings of the modern East Indian political
system by focusing upon the life of one man, Subhas Chandra Bose, and his profound impact
upon
India's governmental system. A scholarly, extensively researched, accessibly presentation,
Democracy Indian Style centers upon the roots of Indian democracy, (including what it means to
be
a pluralistic democracy), and is recommended especially for International Studies, Indian History,
and Political Science library reference collections.
Beyond Tiananmen
Robert L. Suettinger
Brookings Institution Press
1775 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-2188
www.brookings.edu
0815782063 $39.95 1-800-275-1447
Beyond Tiananmen: The Politics Of U.S.-China Relations 1989-2000 by Robert L. Suettinger
(Nonresident Senior Fellow in the Foreign Policy Studies Program and an Affiliated Fellow of the
Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution) is a superbly presented
analytical survey and history of Sino-American relations since the suppressive massacre that took
place when the People's Liberation Army of China obeyed its orders to retake Beijing's landmark
Tiananmen square from student demonstrators "at any cost". Beyond Tiananmen deftly examines
the
often confused interrelation between our two nations that trade so much, yet so often seem so
hostile to one another, and warning against the dangers should that antipathy continue unchecked
by
mutual understanding. Beyond Tiananmen is a timely, welcome, and very highly recommended
contribution to International Studies in general and U.S.-China Relations during the final decade
of
the 20th Century in particular.
The Science Shelf
Signals And Systems
Steven T. Karris
Orchard Publications
39510 Paseo Padre Parkway, Suite 315, Fremont, CA 94538
www.orchardpublications.com
0970951167 $64.95 1-510-792-6077
Now in an expanded and updated second edition, Signals And Systems With MATLAB
Applications
by electrical engineer and educator Steven T. Karris is an invaluable textbook and resource
especially written and organized for students of electrical engineering. An easy-to-learn-from text,
with practical MATLAB applications to use and drive the theory home, Signals And Systems
authoritatively covers a wide selection of mathematical and engineering topics in seasoned and
technical detail, including delta functions, the laplace transformation, fourier series, analog and
digital filters, and much more. Signals And Systems is a confidently recommended advanced
instructional resource especially for dedicated students or veteran electrical engineers looking to
brush up their basic skills.
The Cambridge Encyclopedia Of Space
Fernand Verger, et al.
Cambridge University Press
40 West 20th Street, NY, NY 10011-4211
www.cambridge.org
0521773008 $50.00 1-800-872-7423
The collaborative work of Fernand Verger (Professor Emeritus of Geography at L'Ecole Normale
Superieure, Paris), Isabelle Sourbes-Verger (National Center for Scientific Research and the
Foundation for Strategic Research, Paris), and Raymond Ghirardi (Cartographic Engineer,
CNRS),
and Xavier Pasco (Associate Professor, Universite de Marne la Vallee, Pasco), The Cambridge
Encyclopedia Of Space is a globally-themed, wonderfully illustrated resource compendium of
man's
perspective and occupation of space. Ranging from the vast variety of satellites (including
telecommunication, navigation, and military ones), to the workings of the space shuttle, to
budgets
and space activity around the world, The Cambridge Encyclopedia Of Space superbly covers both
the mysteries of science and the workings of national politics to present a combined wealth of
information for ideal for nonspecialist general readers of all backgrounds. Simply put, no school
or
community library Astronomy & Space Science collection can be considered complete without
the
inclusion of The Cambridge Encyclopedia Of Space.
The Telecommunications Illustrated Dictionary
Julie K. Petersen
CRC Press
2000 NW Corporate Boulevard, Boca Raton, FL 33431-9868
084931173X $69.95 1-800-272-7737
Now in its updated and expanded edition, The Telecommunications Illustrated Dictionary
compiled
by Julie K. Petersen is a straightforward and comprehensive reference featuring brief yet
informative
entries defining common terms in the telecommunications industry, from "aircraft earth station"
and
"backhaul broadcasting" to "high/low tariff", "rural service area", "wire speed" and much more.
Informative appendices and a comprehensive index round out the clear and easy-to-understand
information artfully organized in The Telecommunications Illustrated Dictionary. A concise,
fact-filled, 1073-page reference, recommended for telecommunications students and professionals
alike, The Telecommunications Industry Illustrated Dictionary is an invaluable and highly
recommended addition to academic and professional library reference collections.
Encyclopedia Of Agricultural, Food, And Biological Engineering
Dennis R. Heldman, editor
Marcel Dekker, Inc.
Cimarron Road, Monticello, NY 12701
0824709381 $395.00 www.dekker.com
Competently compiled and edited by the experienced and credentialed Dennis R. Heldman (an
informed expert whose professional titles include Director of the Cooperative Research
Development Program at the Center for Advanced Food Technology), the Marcel Dekker edition
of
the Encyclopedia Of Agricultural, Food, And Biological Engineering is an exhaustive, in-depth
and
professionally thorough resource. Informed and informative entries cover everything from aerobic
reactions to convective heat transfer in foods to soil dynamics, water vapor properties and much
more. The Encyclopedia Of Agricultural, Food, And Biological Engineering is confidently
recommended as being an exhaustive, clearly written, meticulously detailed, 1184-page consulting
library reference for students and professionals alike in the complex and rapidly evolving realm of
agriculture, food science, and biological/genetic engineering.
The Money/Finance Shelf
Spend Your Way To Wealth
Mike Schiano
Allworth Press
10 East 23rd St., #210, NY, NY 10010
1581152728 $16.95 1-800-491-2808
Spend Your Way To Wealth by Mike Schiano is an effective "how to" guide to living a more
extravagant lifestyle on less - through judiciously monitoring personal shopping for the specific
purpose of saving money on the essentials. From paying less on mortgage interest; to avoiding
dealer markups on a new car; to getting the best deals from the internet; to taking advantage of
buying clubs; to negotiating prices with salespeople, and so much more, Spend Your Way To
Wealth is a satisfying, practical, "user friendly" instructional manual to skillfully stretching the
dollars while living well.
The Theatre/Cinema Shelf
Folktales On Stage
Aaron Shepard
Shepard Publications
5858 Pacific Coast Hwy, #18, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
0938497200 $15.00 1-310-373-8667
Compiled and written by author and actor Aaron Shepard, Folktales On Stage: Scripts For
Reader's
Theater collects theater scripts designed for young readers and adapted from the folktale
retellings.
Each of Shepard's script is quite brief (only a few pages in length), and intended for aspiring
young
actors ages 8 to 15 and appropriate for a range of reading levels. All of the scripts comprising
Folktales On Stage may be freely copied, shared, and performed for educational and/or
non-commercial purposes. A superb resource for schools, libraries, and youth-friendly community
theater organizations, Folktales On Stage is a welcome and highly recommended addition to
school
and community theater collections.
The Political Science Shelf
Governor Reagan: His Rise To Power
Lou Cannon
Public Affairs
250 West 57th St., #1321, NY, NY 10107
1586480308 $30.00 1-877-782-1234
Ronald Reagan was a middle-aged movie actor and former TV host in 1964 when he gave a
televised speech for nominee Barry Goldwater which was to change the course of his career. The
fallout from that speech: a newfound buildup of political alliances and influences which was to
take
him from political amateurism to the Presidency. A fine biography of the progress of Reagan's
political career.
Poverty Of Welfare
Michael Tanner
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001-5403
1930865414 $15.00 1-800-767-1241
The 1996 Welfare Reform Act was the most important change in federal welfare policy in 30
years,
but in Poverty Of Welfare, Michael Tanner ably argues that we still have a long way to go.
Millions
are still dependent on welfare, and Tanner proposes a two-pronged approach to release regulation
and taxation on the economy and use private charities to aid the needy. Poverty Of Welfare is an
important survey of how to continue to revamp the welfare mentality and system.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
Contested Holiness
Rivka Gonen
KTAV Publishing House
900 Jefferson Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
0881257990 $19.95 1-201-963-9524
Contested Holiness: Jewish, Muslim And Christian Perspectives On The Temple Mount In
Jerusalem
by Rivka Gonen (formerly Senior Curator of the Department of Jewish Ethnography at the Israel
Museum, Jerusalem, and a participant in the Temple Mount Excavations) is a straightforward
survey
and history enhanced with modern-day perspectives on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
Presenting
Christian, Muslim, and Jewish viewpoints on this highly disputed and universally identified holy
site,
Contested Holiness studies events of history, philosophies of thought, and the political debate as
well as the sad reality of violence as varying groups continue striving to pray upon the Temple
Mount, while others consider it a service to both ancient Jewish tradition (which considers the
grounds of the Temple Mount itself forbidden to Jews), as well as the public peace, to restrict
worship upon the Temple Mount. Also available in a hardcover edition (0881257982, $29.50),
Contested Holiness is an enthusiastically recommended, easy-to-understand, and informatively
thoughtful examination of a complex social and religious issue.
Priest
Michael S. Rose
Sophia Institute Press
PO Box 5284, Manchester, NH 03108
1928832717 $14.95 1-800-888-9344
In Priest, Michael S. Rose compiles true stories from ten faithful Roman Catholic priests, each of
whom share the virtues of a commitment to God, a love for Christ, and a solemn duty to the
Church
and their flock. Their individual personalities, temperaments, and services in the vocation of the
priesthood vary, yet their shared dedication is universal in this heartwarming treatise which is
especially recommended reading for anyone considering entering the priesthood.
Cleansing The Doors Of Perception
Huston Smith
Sentient Publications
1113 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO 80302
www.sentientpublications.com
1591810086 $14.95 www.amazon.com
A Highly recommended addition to Metaphysical Religious Studies, Cleansing The Doors Of
Perception: The Religious Significance Of Entheogenic Plants And Chemicals is the work of
philosopher and religion scholar Huston Smith and presents an informative survey and analysis of
psychedelic and entheogenic drugs, including their usage to connect human beings with the divine.
History, theology, philosophy, psychology, and personal experience fill the pages of this
provocative
yet insightful and non-judgmental survey of man's use of chemicals in a dedicated quest to expand
both mind and spirit.
Darwin's Proof
Cornelius G. Hunter
Brazos/Baker Book House
PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516
1587430568 $17.99 bakerbooks.com
Written by Cornelius G. Hunter (a researcher in molecular biophysics), Darwin's Proof: The
Triumph Of Religion Over Science is a critical and intelligent dissection of the scientific,
philosophical, and theological weaknesses in Darwin's theory of evolution. Studying traditional
fundamentalist arguments against evolution, surveying the scientific evidence in favor of
evolution,
examining the "Intelligent Design" theory, and more, Darwin's Proof offers the reader an astutely
reasoned Christian scrutiny of a complex and controversial issue. Also very highly recommended
reading in this subject area is Thomas Woodward's Doubts About Darwin: A History Of
Intelligent
Design (0801064430, $19.99).
Revelation And The Fall Of Judea
Maurice A. Williams
Xlibris Corporation
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
1401068049 $21.99 xlibris.com
Revelation And The Fall Of Judea: A Comparison Of Chapters 4 Through 16 To Historical
Events
Of A.D. 276 Through 135 by Maurice A. Williams is an insightful, point-by-point analysis of
thirteen
chapters in the New Testament Book of Revelation, comparing it closely with the key events of
Israelite and Judean history. Written in terms completely accessible to readers of all
denominational
and educational backgrounds, Revelation And The Fall Of Judea is a welcome and highly
recommended contribution to religious studies, and one that especially connects Revelation to the
recorded words of John the Baptist.
Pilgrimages Of Europe
Janson Media
88 Semmens Rd, Harrington Park NJ 07640
VHS $24.95 each www.janson.com
"Pilgrimages Of Europe" is a new and outstanding video series from Janson Media which is
comprised of superbly produced documentaries showcasing twelve specific pilgrimages hallowed
by
generations of Christians throughout the expanse of western Europe. Each of these full color,
30-minute, video travelogues provides the specific spiritual, cultural, and historical background
for a
given pilgrimage site. The filming is wonderfully enhanced with the testaments of contemporary
pilgrims traveling the sometimes centuries old routes and who find themselves able to stand upon
holy ground and pray at revered shrines. The individual pilgrimages comprising this memorable,
informative, and enthusiastically recommended series are Croagh Patrick: Ireland (#20160);
Kalwaria Zebrzydowska: Poland (#201-61); Iona: Scotland (#20162); Medjugorje: Bosnia
(#20163); Kevelaer: Germany (#20164); Amsterdam: The Netherlands (#20165);
Scherpenheuvel:
Bel-gium (#20166); Santiago De Compostela: Spain (#20168); El Rocio: Spain (#20169); Les
Saintes Maries De La Mer: France (#20171); Fatima: Portugal (#20167); and Lourdes: France
(#20171).
Why The Mystics Matter Now
Frederick Bauerschmidt
Sorin Books
Box 1006, Notre Dame, IN 46556-1006
1893732711 $12.95 sorinbooks.com
Compiled and written by Frederick Bauerschmidt (Associate Professor of Theology, Loyola
College, Maryland), Why The Mystics Matter Now is an introductory primer showcasing the
wisdom of Christian mystic spirituality. Invitingly simple yet keenly insightful commentaries
respecting seven great Christian mystics down through history, induct the readers into the art of
opening their own minds and souls to God. An excellent introduction to better understanding
mysticism, Why The Mystics Matter Now features Thomas Merton, Therese of Lisieux, Hildegard
of Bingen, Julian of Norwich, Meister Eckhart, Ignatius of Loyola, and Catherine of Siena.
Reaching The World In Our Own Backyard
Rajendra K. Pillai
WaterBrook Press
Creative Resources (publicity)
2375 Telstar Drive, Suite 160, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
1578566010 $14.99 waterbrookpress.com
Reaching The World In Our Own Backyard by Rajendra K. Pillai is a guidebook for spreading the
Christian faith to Americans whose native cultures may be unfamiliar -- particularly those of
Muslim
and Hindu backgrounds. From overcoming personal biases; to the do's and don'ts for handling
culturally sensitive issues; to starting a ministry dedicated to internationals in within one's own
Christian community, Reaching The World In Our Own Backyard is an excellent primer and one
which is particularly mindful of human considerations that need to be taken into account when
doing
Christian outreach work.
Positively Dangerous
Frank Mercadante
Saint Mary's Press
c/o Christian Brothers Publications
702 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN 55987
0884897907 $9.95 www.smp.org
Insightfully written by Frank Mercadante (whose experience in youth ministry training extends to
being the executive director of the not-for-profit corporation Cultivation Ministries), Positively
Dangerous is ideal means to help spread the passion of faith among teenagers today. Stressing
love
for God, love for one another, authenticity, integrity, and making the most of evangelistic
opportunities, Positively Dangerous is an enthusiastic guide incorporating mentoring, peer
training,
and small-class activities. Ideal as a manual for adults working with youth, Positively Dangerous
is
especially recommended reading for young people seeking to embracing and sharing the Good
News
within the context of the Catholic community.
The Historical Atlas Of Eastern And Western Christian Monasticism
Juan Maria Laboa, et al.
The Liturgical Press
St. John's Abbey, PO Box 7500, Collegeville, MN 56321-7500
0814627781 $99.95 1-800-858-5450
The Historical Atlas Of Eastern And Western Christian Monasticism is an eloquently and
beautifully
presented guide and survey of the monastic way of life practiced by religious men and women for
millennia. An easy-to-follow narrative history of Christian monasticism is accompanied and
enhanced with the inclusion of extensive full-color photographs exploring the lives and faiths of
extraordinary individuals. A fascinating overview, The Historical Atlas Of Eastern And Western
Christian Monasticism is enthusiastically recommended for Christian readers of all denominational
backgrounds who have an interest in what it meant in the past, and means in the present, to
literally
and completely dedicate one's life to God.
The Self-Help Shelf
I Wasn't Ready To Say Goodbye
Brook Noel with Pamela D. Blair Ph.D.
Champion Press Ltd.
4308 Blueberry Road, Fredonia, WI 53021
1891400509 $18.95 championpress.com
I Wasn't Ready To Say Goodbye is a fact-filled resource and a consumable, self-help oriented,
interactive companion workbook designed to assist the reader in coming to terms with the sudden
death of a loved one. From getting through the first few weeks; to helping children cope; to
special
challenges that sudden and unexpected widowhood can bring; to the support groups and
resources
to be found locally, regionally, and nationally; to getting past grief blocks, and more, I Wasn't
Ready
To Say Goodbye is very highly recommended reading and can prove essential to successfully
facilitating the grieving process and eventually moving on with our lives after the death of a loved
one.
Mindful Forgiveness
Doug Geiger
General Store Publishing House
PO Box 28, 1694B Burnstown Road, Burnstown, Ontario, Canada K0J 1G0
1894263847 $19.95 1-800-465-6072
Mindful Forgiveness: Experiencing The Love Factor by teacher, workshop facilitator, and public
speaker Doug Geiger is a self-help guide specific to utilizing the powerful tool of forgiveness in
conflict resolution and emotional restoration. Rather than settle for "a little happiness", Mindful
Forgiveness teaches the reader to address stress, physical pain, shame, and anger with the catalyst
for inner transformation and spiritual growth. An upbeat and encouraging self-development tool,
Mindful Forgiveness is completely "reader friendly" and highly recommended for anyone struggle
with guilt and fear arising from flawed relationship skills and false belief systems.
The Sports Shelf
Tyrone Willingham
Fred Mitchell
Sports Publishing
804 North Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820
www.SportsPublishingLLC.com
1582616728 $24.95 1-877-807-6034
Tyrone Willingham: The Meaning Of Victory is a straightforward, informative biography by
sportswriter Fred Mitchell of the justifiably famous athlete and coach Tyrone Willingham, whose
service to Notre Dame as head coach (the first African-American head coach in Notre Dame's
history) showed the world collegiate football just what his team could do. Bright, full color
photographs add a vibrant touch to this straightforward telling of a truly remarkable leader's life
and
career.
The Fishing Shelf
Fly-Fishing For Trophy Trout
Brent Curtice
Frank Amato Publications
PO Box 82112, Portland, OR 97282
1571882987 $19.95 amatobooks.com
Informatively and expertly written by Brent Curtice (a fisherman and teacher of over twenty years'
experience), Fly-Fishing For Trophy Trout: A Complete Guide For The Beginning Fly-Fisher is an
inclusive and instructional guidebook for beginning fly-fishers. Offering straightforward
information
about trout habitat, species, food sources, recommended equipment, and fishing techniques to use
from tying knots to reading the water, Fly-Fishing For Trophy Trout is enhanced throughout with
full-color illustrations and easy-to-follow diagrams in support of thoroughly detailed instructional
information. Fly-Fishing For Trophy Trout is especially recommended reading for novice anglers
and
has much of value for even the more seasoned trout fisherman seeking to improve their
performance
in catching trophy quality trout in stream or lake. Frank Amato Publications is the premier
publisher
of books for anglers and offers a wealth of intrucitonal titles on techniques for fishing rivers and
lakes for all manner of game fish, but especially trout. Dedicated fishermen are encouraged to
send
for the free Frank Amato Publications catalog for full listing of their numerous and very highly
recommended titles.
The Photography Shelf
Gardenscapes
Verlyn Klinkenborg & Lynn Geesaman
Aperture
20 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010-4463
www.aperture.org
1931788200 $40.00 1-800-929-2323
Gardenscapes presents seventy-one impressively memorable photographs by Lynn Gessaman
showcasing natural scenes, gardens, and rural landscapes. These stunning visual images are not
simply colored versions of black-and-white monographs, but vibrant expressions of world and
place
that seems to blur the line between reality and the forests of the imagination. A breathtaking visual
delight, with informatively enhanced essays complementing the sheer, stunning beauty of these
timeless images, Gardenscapes is a welcome and enthusiastically recommended addition to
personal,
academic, and community library Photography collections.
Northeastern Wilds
Stephen Gorman
AMC Books
Five Joy Street, Boston, MA 02108
1929173431 $21.95 1-800-262-4455
A finalist for the 2003 Independent Publisher Award, Stephen Gorman's Northeastern Wilds:
Journeys Of Discovery In The Northern Forest is a stunning tour of adventure and wonder amidst
remote woodland beauty. Captivating photographs of natural beauty and unique words of
wisdom,
memory, and appreciation for nature's bounty distinguish this very highly recommended
informative
and simply beautiful pictorial "great outdoors" northeastern tour.
The Basic Book Of Photography
Tom Grimm & Michele Grimm
Plume/Penguin Putnam Inc.
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
0452284252 $22.00 1-800-847-5515
Now in an updated edition for 2004 that covers the latest advances in film and digital
photography,
The Basic Book Of Photography is a comprehensive handbook for photographers ranging from
novice to experienced. From indoor and outdoor lighting techniques, to using the Internet to
promote and enjoy one's photographs, to different ways to process one's own pictures, 395
black-and-white illustrations, and so much more, The Basic Book Of Photography is the
collaborative effort of Tom Grimm and Michele Grimm and a thoroughly excellent resource which
is
confidently recommended to novice and professional photographers alike.
NYC Life Going On
Syracuse University Press
1600 Jamesville Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210
0815681380 $24.95 1-800-365-8929
Compiled by the staff of the Syracuse University Press and specifically dedicated to the men,
women
and children of New York City on 9/11/02, NYC Life Going On is a moving photographic
testimony
of daily life and common joys, problems, sorrows, and challenges in New York City one year after
the devastating September 11th attacks. Almost no captions distract from the full-color pictures,
which vividly and eloquently speak for themselves, evoking a universal characterization of
humanity's can-do spirit. NYC Life Going On is a very highly recommended addition to personal
and
community library Photo Journalism collections and a welcome visually oriented memorial tribute
to
a city and a people dealing with and recovering from a horrific and unexpected experience.
Come And See
Linda Schaefer
DC Press
2445 River Tree Circle, Sanford FL 32771
1932021086 $29.95
Come And See: A Photojournalist's Journey Into The World Of Mother Teresa by Linda Schaefer
(the last professional photographer granted personal written permission by Mother Teresa to
photograph that sainted lady's work) is a warm and heart-touching visual showcase, lavishly
illustrated with full color photographs of that hallowed Roman Catholic nun and the destitute and
desperate people she spent her life striving to help. A thoughtful text contemplates the stirring
captured images in this reverent, respectful, and joyful tribute.
The Interior Design Shelf
Bathrooms: Plan, Remodel, Build
Creative Homeowner
24 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
www.creativehomeowner.com
1580111386 $19.95 1-800-631-7795
Bathrooms: Plan, Remodel, Build is a superbly organized and presented, 256 page,
state-of-the-art
"how-to" guide for contemporary bathrooms and is wonderfully enhanced with more than five
hundred full-color photographs to illustrate 55 step-by-step projects and offer a "do-it-yourself"
wealth of ideas for bathroom designs, including utilizing space for maximum effect, selecting the
right fixtures, and a great deal more. An excellent sourcebook for design ideas as well as hands-on
problem solving, Bathrooms: Plan, Remodel, Build is the perfect addition to personal,
professional,
and community library Interior Design and Home Remodeling reference collections.
The Musicbook Shelf
The Ukulele: A Visual History
Jim Beloff
Backbeat Books
600 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94107
0879307587 $24.95 backbeatbooks.com
Now in a revised and expanded edition, The Ukulele: A Visual History by Jim Beloff is the
fascinating and informative saga of this widespread and popular musical instrument. From the
history and spread of the Ukulele since its origin in Portugal, to the great ukulele players, to the
sagas of businesses that manufacture ukuleles, to the ukulele's impact on musical culture
worldwide,
and more, The Ukulele is simply packed from cover to cover with full color photographs. The
Ukulele: A Visual History is a most enjoyable learning experience for anyone curious about this
unique and popular instrument.
Encyclopedia Of National Anthems
Xing Hang, editor
Scarecrow Press
4501 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 200, Lanham, MD 20706
www.scarecrowpress.com
0810848473 $125.00 1-800-462-6420
Professionally compiled and skillfully edited by Xing Hang (Eastern Studies Scholar at the
University of Georgia), the Encyclopedia Of National Anthems is a straightforward, 704-page
resource listing the national anthems of all of the nations from around the world. Each listing
consists of a very brief historical background and facts concerning that particular nation, the
anthem's lyrics both in the original language and in an English translation, as well as a sheet
music-style rendition of the anthem itself. A superbly researched and solid reference, the
Encyclopedia Of National Anthems is a unique and very welcome contribution to academic and
community library World Music reference collections.
The Story Of Christian Music
Andrew Wilson-Dickson
Fortress Press
100 5th St, #700, Minneapolis, MN 55402
0800634748 $25.00 fortresspress.com
In The Story Of Christian Music: From Gregorian Chants To Black Gospel, Andrew
Wilson-Dickson (Principal Lecturer, Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, Wales) has
developed a superbly illustrated informational guide to all the major traditions of Christian music
in
worship, ranging from the Gregorian chants of antiquity, to the developments in Christian music
during the Renaissance and Reformation eras, to the development of English congregational
music,
to the distinctive sounds of American Black Gospel music, 20th Century Christian rock, and
more.
Full-color photographs and artworks, musical scores, and down-to-earth narration chronicling
events in faith and history fill the pages of this excellent guide which is as recommended for casual
browsers, as it is to those with an academic or professional interest in the history and evolution of
Christian music.
This Old Guitar
Margret Aldrich & Michael Dregni, eds.
Voyageur Press
123 North Second Street, Stillwater MN 55082-0338
0896586316 $29.95 1-800-888-9653
Collaboratively compiled and jointly edited by music historians and experts Margret Aldrich and
Michael Dregni, This Old Guitar: Making Music And Memories From Country To Jazz, Blues To
Rock collects together informatively diverse stories drawn from respected music journalists and
historians, which are superbly enhanced with a profusion of black-and-white and color
photographs
celebrating how the guitar influenced American music and popular culture. Sidebar quotes from
famous musicians such as Jimi Hendrix, B. B. King, Pete Townshend and others add a particularly
lively touch. An engaging tribute to guitars and the music they have played throughout the
century,
This Old Guitar is a welcome addition to academic and community library Music History
collections,
as well as a superb gift book for guitar music enthusiasts of any age or musical background!
DaCapo Press
11 Cambridge Ctr, Cambridge, MA 02142
1-800-242-7737 www.amazon.com
Matt Gronening's Best Music Writing 2003 (0306812363, $16.95) compiles the fourth, latest
volume in the series. From a surprising survey of Morissey's most devoted fans heterosexual
Latinos to the real roots of Detroit rhythm n blues music, this is packed with important insights
and fun memoirs musicians will relish. Musicians will also enjoy David Ritz's Faith In Time
(0306812290 $16.95), a survey of the life of Jimmy Scott. Orphaned as a teen and suffering from
a
syndrome which kept his voice unnaturally high, he toured with Lionel Hampton in the 1940s and
achieved a career breakthrough twenty years later then went back to being an orderly and
shipping
clerk. Faith In Time recounts his rise and fall, providing a gripping biography which reads like a
novel with its action and insights.
The American Blues Guitar
Rick Batey
Hal Leonard Corporation
7777 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI 53213
063402759X $27.95 1-800-637-2852
In The American Blues Guitar: An Illustrated History, musician, journalist, and guitar specialist
Rick
Batey combines eye-catching color illustrations with an upbeat, involving narration on how the
Blues have evolved as an American musical evocation through its unique expression on the guitar.
However, the greater part of this informative historical guide is devoted to specific information
concerning individual models and types of guitars themselves, as well as some of the more famous
singers who played them. The American Blues Guitars is a recommended addition to personal and
academic American Music History reference collections and reading lists as being a superbly
organized, presented, and involving analytical survey of how the guitar has changed and
evolved.
The Library Science Shelf
Information Representation And Retrieval In The Digital Age
Heting Chu
Information Today, Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055
www.infotoday.com
1573871729 $44.50 1-800-300-9868
Information Representation And Retrieval In The Digital Age by Heting Chu (Associate
Professor,
Palmer School of Library and Information Science, Long Island University), is a scholarly study
of
the history, development, and science of information representation and retrieval from the turn of
the
20th century to the modern day. Studying means of indexing, summarizing, issues of language in
information retrieval, query representation, user dimensions including the cognitive model,
artificial
intelligence in information representation and retrieval, and much more, Information
Representation
And Retrieval In The Digital Age is a first-rate resource for dedicated students and current
practitioners of information technology, an invaluable addition to academic Library Science
reference collections and curriculum reading lists.
Teaching And Marketing Electronic Information Programs
Donald A. Barclay
Neal-Schuman Publishers
100 Varick Street, NY, NY 10013-1506
1555704700 $59.95 neal-schuman.com
A welcome addition to academic and professional Library Science reference collections, Teaching
And Marketing Electronic Information Programs by Donald A. Barclay (Assistant university
Librarian for Public Service, University of California - Merced), is a very practical guide to
instructing students in the diverse electronic era skills they will need for succeeding within the
rapidly evolving twenty-first century information and communication technologies. From useful
and
ready-to-go PowerPoint presentations, to improving one's own teaching skills, to designing and
equipping an effective electronic classroom, Teaching And Marketing Electronic Information
Programs is a first-rate, "user friendly", and highly recommended instructional resource. An
accompanying CD-ROM contains downloadable and customizable versions of the PowerPoint
presentations.
The Jobs/Careers Shelf
America's Top Internet Job Sites
Ron Krannich & Caryl Krannich
Impact Publications
1570232105 $19.95 1-703-361-7300
Over a thousand great websites for savvy job seekers are featured in a title which examines
employment websites from the perspective of job seekers. From using search engines and
exploring
gateway employment sites to networking and mentoring and accessing Usenet newsgroups,
America's Top Internet Job Sites is packed with important information.
The Cookbook Shelf
The Use-It-Up Cookbook
Catherine Kitcho
Cumberland House Publishing
431 Harding Industrial Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37211
1581823665 $16.95 1-888-439-2665
Catherine Kitcho is the former owner of the Five Star Kitchens catering company and a culinary
expert whose recipes and food articles have been published both online and in food oriented
magazines. She draws upon her many years of experience and expertise in The Use-It-Up
Cookbook: Creative Recipes For The Frugal Cook to show delicious examples what can be done
with such refrigerator debris as half-used cans of tomato past, half cartoons of milk, leftover salsa,
and vegetables on the verge of being discarded. This unique cookbook is organized by ingredient
for
ready accessibility to recipes that match what you find in your own refrigerator. Enhanced with
blank "recipe cards" printed on the pages so that you can jot down your own variations on
left-over
based dishes of your own, The Use-It-Up Cookbook offers 25 chapters that range from
Buttermilk,
Olives, and Orange Juice, to Celery, Cheese, and Lemons. This is one cookbook that can be
confidently recommended money-saving, budget stretching, and palate pleasing!
Wyoming Cook Book
Karin Wade
Golden West Publishers
4113 N. Longview, Phoenix, AZ 85014
1885590334 $6.95 1-800-658-5830
In Wyoming Cook Book, Karin Wade has compiled and organized a collection of western recipes,
beef recipes, pioneer recipes, wild game recipes, and home made pastries, as well as recipes
featuring fresh garden produce, fruit, and fish. There's even Wyoming trivia to promote the
perfect
cookbook browsing experience. From Wyoming Tortilla Soup; Doris' Chicken Enchiladas;
Cavalli's
Chili; and Wyoming Teriyaki Beef; to Pan Fried Rocky Mountain Tout with Lemon Butter Sauce;
Wyoming Brewery Spent-Grain Bread; Hamburger Pot Pie with Onion Pie Crust; and
Camper's-Style Venison, the Wyoming Cook Book offers more than 130 savory, easy to prepare,
kitchen friendly, Wyoming-style recipes for all occasions.
Life's Little Apple Cookbook
Joan Bestwick
Avery Color Studios
511 "D" Avenue, Gwinn, MI 49841
1892384221 $11.95 1-800-722-9925
The fifth and latest entry in the outstanding "Life's Little Cookbook" series from Avery Color
Studios, Life's Little Apple Cookbook by Joan Bestwick showcases 101 recipes showcasing the
culinary diversity of the apple. From Apple Cider Dip; Peanut Butter Apple Salad; Applesauce
Glazed Ham; and Apple Pancakes; to Scotch Apple Pie; Honey Applesauce Cake; Apple Souffle;
and Apple Pudding, Life's Little Apple Cookbook is an impressive memorial tribute to one of
America's most enduringly popular and versatile fruits.
The Jewish Kitchen
Clarissa Hyman, author
Peter Cassidy, photographer
Interlink Publishing Group
46 Crosby St., Northampton, MA 01060
1566565197 $29.95 interlinkbooks.com
Compiled and organized by Clarissa Hyman (the 2002 Glenfiddich Food Writer of the Year), The
Jewish Kitchen: Recipes And Stories From Around The World is more than just another ethnic
cookbook, The Jewish Kitchen emphasizes full-color photographs and extended stories
showcasing
globe spanning Jewish cuisine, tradition, and culture. From Classic Cheesecake; Moroccan
Chicken
with Dates; and Persian Jeweled Rice with Chicken; to Iraqi Beet Kubba; Rubens Family Potato
Chermslach; and Old-Fashioned Sweet Carrot Kugel, The Jewish Kitchen offers a culinary wealth
of
traditional and succulent faire.
Cooking With The Firehouse Chef
Keith Young
Berkley Publishing Group
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
155788417X $24.95 www.penguin.com
Award-winning chef Keith Young presents recipes that feed firefighters of New York, in Cooking
With The Firehouse Chef. From Garlic Bread with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce; Butternut Bisque;
Steak Salad; and Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops; to Pan-Seared Tuna; Broccoli and Corn
Succotash; Grandma's Irish Soda Bread; and John Sineno's Famous No-Bake Rice Pudding, easily
prepared dishes with expressive taste fill the pages of this working man's recipe collection, which
is
embellished with black-and-white photographs and narrative asides concerning the firefighters
who
daily dedicate their lives to their home city's protection.
Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen Favorites
Meredith Books
1716 Locust St., Des Moines, IA 50336
0696217147 $24.95 1-800-678-8091
Full-color illustrations, straightforward instructions, and a brief sidebar with trivia tidbits for the
featured recipes, Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen Favorites presents an outstanding
collection
of favorite recipes published in one of America's most popular culinary magazines that has
sustained
its enviable position from 1928 to the present day. From Spareribs Cantonese; Hickory Nut
Macaroons; and Spaghetti Pie; to Cauliflower-Crab Chowder; Root Vegetable and Bean Soup;
and
Pulled Pork with Root Beer Barbecue Sauce, Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen Favorites is
a
simply superb guide to creating popular mealtime treats.
The Twelve Days Of Christmas Cookbook
Ruth Moorman & Lalla Williams
Quail Ridge Press
PO Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043
0937552003 $5.95 1-800-864-1082
The Twelve Days Of Christmas Cookbook is an enduring popular holiday cookbook that is now
in
its eleventh printing and showcasing recipes particularly appropriate for celebrating the religious
festival dining celebrations during Christmas Day and the eleven days that follow it and are
traditionally considered as "party days" in Christian countries and communities. Each specific day
begins with a complete dinner for either dinner or luncheon. A handy Index offers ready access to
each and any of these classic recipes so that the experienced kitchen cook can "mix and match"
beverages, breads, desserts, hors d'oeuvres, salads, entrees, and even prepare vegetarian mealtime
celebrations. A very highly recommended addition to any family cookbook collection, there is an
especially useful feature in the form of a comb binding that allows The Twelve Days Of Christmas
Cookbook to lay flat upon the kitchen counter.
Savor The Spirit
The Alabama Society United States Daughters of 1812
FRP Books
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
0971762406 $22.95 www.frpbooks.com
Savor The Spirit: Heritage Recipes Passed Down Through The Years offers recipes from the
members of The Alabama Society United States Daughters of 1812, who provide historical insight
into recipes that have historical associations with such key figures as George Washington, John
Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Andrew Jackson. These are dishes ranging from
1784 to 1815 and are arranged into sections titled: First Courses (The Early years 1784-1788);
Main
Dishes (The Washington Years 1789-1796); Staff of Life (The Adams Years 1797-1800);
Heritage
Side Dishes (The Jefferson Years 1801-1808); Just Desserts (The War Years 1809-1815); and
The
Legacy (Mrs. Dee Wallace Ward, Jr. Tea Presidents' Buffet). From Martha Washington's Baked
Indian Pudding; Santa Fe Soup; Auntie's Refrigerator Potato Rolls; and Cornmeal Dumplings; to
Grandmother's Ice Cream; Williamsburg Pound Cake; Almond Chicken Tea Sandwiches; and
President Monroe's Quaking Jelly, Savor The Spirt is a culinary testament to the enduring
popularity
of an American cuisine.
A Taste Of The Good Life
Saint Thomas Heart Institute
FRP Books
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
0965524310 $17.95 www.frpbooks.com
A Taste Of The Good Life From The Heart Of The Mediterranean is a compilation of "heart
healthy" recipes tested and approved by the Saint Thomas Heart Institute. This compendium is
comprised of tasty traditional dishes that are low-cholesterol, low-fat versions of popular
Mediterranean lifestyle meals. Additionally, A Taste Of The Good Life is enhanced with
nutritional
information necessary to keeping track of, calory, and sodium intake. From Eggplant Parmigiana;
Streusel Fig Muffins; Greek Salad with Broiled Shrimp; and Chicken Cacciatore with Fettucini; to
Pan-Roasted Pork Loin with Leeks; North African Lamb and Potato Kabobs; Wild Mushroom
and
Barley Risotto; and Honey-Roasted Pears with Sweet Yogurt Cream, A Taste Of The Good Life
is a
showcase of superbly crafted recipes that would grace any dining occasion. Incidently, all
proceeds
from the sale of A Taste Of The Good Life will be used to fund the Cardiac Health and
Rehabilitation Department's Patient Education Fund which is used to teach others how to live
long
and heart-healthy lives.
Austin Entertains
The Junior League Of Austin
FRP Books
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
0960590609 $28.95 www.frpbooks.com
The combined effort of The Junior League of Austin, Texas, Austin Entertains is a simply
sumptuous cookbook featuring and showcasing Texas flavors, recipes, and delicacies. Ranging
from
Fried Venison with Cream Gravy; Mango Cabbage Slaw; Tomato Tart; and Grand Mariner
Ricotta
Cheesecake; to Crown Pork Roast with Wild Rice Stuffing; Pecan Lace Baskets; Fiesta Chicken
Salad with Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette; and Chocolate Fudge Terrine with Creme Anglaise and
Raspberry Puree, Austin Entertains offers "kitchen friendly" directions and a zest for hearty
southern
styles guaranteed to please even the most discerning palate.
Colorado Collage
The Junior League of Denver
FRP Books
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
0960394648 $27.95 www.frpbooks.com
Colorado Collage is a 397-page compendium showcasing more than 500 recipes and illustrated
with
photography celebrating the individual dishes and the ingredients with which they are composed.
The recipes were contributed by members of The Junior League of Denver and reveal an
abundance
of tastes, species, and extraordinary culinary combinations that are as palate pleasing and appetite
satisfying as they are kitchen cook friendly and meal time enjoyable. From Chilled Minted Pea
Soup;
Cream Cheese Crepes with Apricot Sauce; Stuffed Spinach Feta Bread; and Tuna with Mango
Avocado Salsa; to Veal Chops in Caper Cream; Oaxacan Chicken with Avocado Lime Sauce;
Confetti Beans with Jalapeno; White Chocolate Mousse in Cookie Cups, Colorado Collage will
prove to be a major addition to any gourmet cookbook collection.
As Always: Recipes And Remembrances From Norma's is a tribute cookbook honoring the
memory
of Norma Fleming Murray's husband Patrick and the culinary history of their Pensacola Florida
restaurant "Norma's Cafe" that developed a justifiably solid reputation for serving good food and
having appreciative customers. From Mexican Fiesta Salad; Norma's Seafood Gumbo; Beef
Burgundy Stew; and Sour Cream Chicken; to Curried Pumpkin Soup; Norma's Poppy Seed
Bread;
Sausage Pinwheels; and Fresh Fruit Cobbler, As Always is a collection of "down home" cooking
and
a welcome contribution to cookbook collections everywhere.
The Wild Wild West
The Junior League of Odessa, Texas
FRP Books
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
096125081X $19.95 www.frpbooks.com
The Wild Wild West: Cuisine From The Land Of Cactus & Cowboys is a veritable showcase of
Texas-style cooking. Featuring recipes contributed by members of The Junior League of Odessa,
Texas, this 278-page "family friendly" cookbook collection ranges from Lone Star Fondue; Indian
Tea; Caldillo (Mexican Stew); and Texas' Best Chick-N-Dumplings; to Campfire Corn; Fake
Fried
Chicken; Lone Star Spiced and Smoked Ribs; and Cow Patty Nut Clusters, The Wild Wild West
offers robust fare for any and all occasions from weekday family dining to special celebratory
get-togethers with family, friends, and neighbors.
Downtown Savannah Style
The Junior League of Savannah
FRP Books
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
0961341114 $14.95 www.frpbooks.com
Featuring recipes contributed by members of The Junior League of Savannah, Downtown
Savannah
Style is an impressive cookbook that celebrates the food, relaxation, and warmth of Georgia.
Embracing the art of fine dining, elegant entertainment, and a cherished culinary tradition these
recipes are balanced with an emphasis on fresh ingredients, resulting in a lighter, healthier fare.
Downtown Savannah Style is a splendid bite of Southern savory culture. The mouth-watering
mealtime treats range from Carrots in Vermouth; Tomato Pie in Biscuit Crust; Strawberry and
Almond Bread; and Red Peppers with Corn; to Georgia Peach Bran Muffins; Chatham Rib-Eye
Roast; Cilantro Pesto Toast; and Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce.
Cellaring Wine
Jeff Cox
Storey Books
210 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
1580174744 $18.95 storeybooks.com
Cellaring Wine: Managing Your Wine Collection...To Perfection by Jeff Cox (Contributing Editor
to"The Wine News" and Senior editor of"Global Vintage Quarterly") is a practical and
authoritative
"how-to" guidebook for the serious wine collector who cares about storing premium wines under
the best possible conditions. Individual chapters deftly address the basics of how wine ages;
selecting
vintages of wine to store; how to construct and equip a wine cellar; record keeping; evaluating
fine
wines, and more. A thoughtful, easy-to-follow, and explicit guide Cellaring Wine is confidently
recommended for dedicated and aspiring wine connoisseurs.
Hippocrene Books
171 Madison Ave., New York NY 10016
1-718-454-2366 www.amazon.com
Two outstanding new collections add to the ever-expanding focus on international cuisines with
titles which are unique in their offerings. There are very few Laotion cookbooks on the market,
making Penn Hongthong's Simple Laotian Cooking (0781809630, $24.95) a welcome addition.
Almost two hundred recipes offer traditional dishes which surprisingly use ingredients readily
accessible in American markets, so cooks will have no problem preparing Pork with Cauliflower
or
Green Curry Beef. Suharshini Sene Viratne's Exotic Tastes Of Sri Lanka (0781809665, $24.95)
presents exotic dishes ranging from Traditional Hoppers (coconut-infused crepes) to Ash Plaintain
Curry and Mango Fantasy. Neither book holds much in the way of pictures, but the easy recipes
don't need much embellishment and the coverages are welcomed rarities in a cookbook genre
which
holds surprisingly little in either area.
Claud Mann's TBS Superstation Dinner & A Movie Cookbook
Claud Mann
Andrews & McMeel
4520 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64111
0740739573 $21.95 1-800-851-8923
Chef Claud Mann has turned cinematic cuisine into a television art form on his popular TBS
Superstation weekly program, "Dinner & A Movie". Now with Claud Mann's TBS Superstation
Dinner & A Movie Cookbook, he has brought together 100 of his favorite recipes in this third
edition of an enduringly popular cookbook. From Beetlejuice - Dearly Departed Sole; Sleepless in
Seattle - An Eclair to Remember; and U.S. Marshals - We always Get Our Manicotti; to Ferris
Bueller's Day Off - Can't Go To School, I Falafel; Tootsie - What's Under Your Skirt Steak; and
Conspiracy Theory - It's All In Your Headcheese, the individual recipes are served up with an
on-air
wit and an in-kitchen wisdom. If you like to combine watching movies with great do-it-yourself
cooking, then Claud Mann's TBS Superstation Dinner & A Movie Cookbook is the one for
you!
The Everything Chinese Cookbook
Rhonda Lauret Parkinson
Adams Media Corporation
57 Littlefield Street, 2nd floor, Avon, MA 02322
1580629547 $14.95 1-800-872-5627
In The Everything Chinese Cookbook, Chinese cuisine expert Rhonda Lauret Parkinson has
developed a truly "user friendly" specialty cookbook which is ideal for the novice kitchen cook
wanting to prepare and serve traditional Chinese dishes as part of a family dining experience. With
an informed and informative introductory chapter on getting started with respect to Chinese
cooking, individual chapters are devoted to dipping sauces, appetizers, soups and salads, rice and
noodles, beef dishes, pork entrees, chicken and other poultry, tofu and eggs, fish and other
seafood,
Chinese vegetables; desserts and snacks. An ideal introduction into the kitchen mechanics of
preparing popular Chinese dishes, The Everything Chinese Cookbook is further enhanced with
two
appendices: "Putting It All Together" and "Glossary of Asian Ingredient". The Everything Chinese
Cookbook will take even the most amateur kitchen cook and show how to deliver expertly
prepared
and palate pleasing Chinese fare for ordinary daily dining or those special celebratory dinners with
a
true Chinese flair and expertise.
All American Desserts
Judith M. Fertig
Harvard Common Press
535 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
1558321918 $18.95 1-888-657-3755
Compiled and organized by culinary columnist Judith M. Fertig, All American Desserts is a
hearty,
sweet-toothed, highly recommended collection of 400 favorite dessert recipes from across
America's
culinary landscape. In addition to clear ingredients and instructions, tidbits of culinary history
behind
some of America's favorite treats round out this mouth-watering compilation of recipes from Quilt
Country Pumpkin Brownies; Secret Lemon Pie; Strawberry Agua Fresca; and Maryland Fresh
Coconut Cake; to Rustic Brioche Galettes with Apricots and Almonds; Plum and Port Mousse;
Swedish Sour Cream Dessert Crepes with Golden Raspberries; and White Chocolate Ice
Cream.
Celebrate The Seasons
Maurine Humphris & Patricia Hemming
Cedar Fort
925 North Main St, Springville, UT 84663
1555176623 $16.95 1-801-489-4084
The collaborative work of Utah-based home economics experts Maurine R. Humphris and
Patricia
F. Hemming, Celebrate The Seasons: Traditions & Recipes combines entertaining menus and
delicious recipes with family friendly activities augmenting successful and memorable
get-togethers
with family and friends. A veritable compendium of ideas and suggestions for making every
holiday
gathering a truly memorable event, Celebrate The Seasons is additionally enhanced an Appendix,
an
Index, as well as a special section on household cleaning tips and hints and a chapter on etiquette
called "To Do or Not to Do: A Guide to Gracious Living". Celebrate The Seasons is a very highly
recommended addition to personal and community library "Family Living" cookbook and
reference
collections.
Bittersweet
Alice Medrich
Artisan
708 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
1579651607 $35.00 1-800-722-7202
Bitter Sweet: Recipes And Tales From A Life In Chocolate is far more than a run-of-the-mill
chocolate-themed recipe book, even though it does feature 150 mouth-watering, easy-to-prepare
chocolate treats. Bittersweet also showcases chocolate expert Alice Medrich's skills and
experiences
as the owner of the California pastry shop "Cocolat" in the fine art and joyous craft of preparing
chocolate. Anecdotes and remembrances aplenty pepper the explicit instructions for creating
singularly memorable desserts which range from Homemade Chocolate Chunks; Classic Ganache
Truffles; Sarah Bernhardt Chocolate Glaze; and Marble Cheesecake; to Bittersweet Hot Fudge
Sauce; Buckwheat Cocoa Crepes with Honey; Sicilian Chocolate Gelato; and Black-Bottom
Pecan
Praline Bars. No dedicated chocolate lover's cookbook collection can be considered complete
without the addition of Alice Medrich's Bittersweet.
Covered In Honey
Mani Niall
Rodale Press, Inc.
400 South Tenth Street, Emmaus, PA 18098-0099
1579548083 $19.95 www.rodale.com
Enhanced with fifty wonderful illustrations, Covered In Honey: The Amazing Flavors Of Varietal
Honey features chapters on Baking with Honey; Breads and Savory Baking; Appetizers and
Salads;
Entrees, Marinades, and Sauces; Candy, Sweets, and Grown-Up Kid's Stuff; and Deserts. Chef
Mani
Niall reveals new and delightful culinary uses for honey and mixes food history with honey lore
along with more than one hundred superbly crafted recipes showcasing this unusually versatile
ingredient. From Honeybuns; Gingerbread Hermits; and Parmesan Biscuits with Sage, Sage
Honey,
and Kalamata Olives, to Seared Portobello Mushrooms over Grilled Radicchio with Buckwheat
Honey and Manchego Cheese; New Mexican Layered Enchiladas with Red Chile and Mesquite
Honey Sauce; and Lime Pavlova with Fresh Fruit and Leatherwood Honey, Covered In Honey is
a compendium of honey-loving culinary enchantments and a unique addition to any dedicated
cookbook collection.
Jenny Bristow Cooks For The Seasons
Jenny Bristow
The Blackstaff Press
c/o Dufour Editions, Inc.
Box 7, Chester Springs, PA 19425-0007
0856407380 $23.95 1-800-869-5677
Jenny Bristow Cooks For The Seasons: Spring And Summer is a compendium of fresh, colorful
recipes thematically appropriate for the spring and summer culinary seasons. Popular television
cooking celebrity Jenny Bristow provides recipes for traditional foods with a new twist as well as
fare that is regionally or ethnically exotic. Of special interest is the section entirely dedicated to
Easter Day mealtime celebration and includes Warm Salad of Asparagus, Rack of Lamb, Roasted
Red Currant Sauce, New World Spiced Roast Potatoes, Medley of Spring Vegetables, Pea and
Garlic Puree, Layered Chocolate Cake, and Vanilla Mousse with Spring Rhubarb. Enhanced with
full-color illustrations, great tips and recipes for eating alfresco, and offering delicious summer
drinks with a hint of the exotic to them, Jenny Bristow Cooks For The Seasons: Spring And
Summer is a welcome addition to any kitchen cookbook collection. Also very highly
recommended
is the companion cookbook, Jenny Bristow Cooks For The Seasons: Autumn And Winter.
Creative Coastal Cooking
Terry Ward Libby
Down East Books
PO Box 679, Camden, ME 04843
0892726105 $19.95 1-800-685-7962
Creative Coastal Cooking by food and restaurant design writer Terry Ward Libby presents a
series
of high quality recipes drawn from twelve different contemporary Maine restaurants. Selected for
their distinctive flavor, these dishes range from Cold Cucumber and Avocado Soup; Mushroom
Bread Pudding; and Braised Short Ribs of Beef; to Myrtle's Buttermilk Pie, Pine Nut Parmesan
Crusted Chicken Breasts; and Indian Pudding, to offer delightful taste sensations straight from
the
experience and wisdom of some of the best of Maine's culinary professionals.
The Diabetes Snack Munch Nibble Nosh Book
Ruth Glick
American Diabetes Association
1701 N Beauregard Alexandria VA 22311
1580401775 $14.95 www.diabetes.org
Now in an expanded second edition, Ruth Glick's The Diabetes Snack Munch Nibble Nosh Book
enables people with diabetes to have nutritious, delicious, "diabetes friendly" snacks between
mealtimes and at celebratory occasions. With twenty-five new and flavorful recipes added to those
of the ground breaking first edition, The Diabetes Snack Munch Nible Nosh Book features recipes
for one or two people (as well as for parties and crowds); snack ideas for hard to please kids and
adults; nutritional analyses, prep times, and exchanges for each showcased recipes. As is
appropriate
for a diabetes diet, all of the recipes are low in both fat and sodium and are kitchen-tested, portion
sized to aid blood sugar control and weight loss, and approved by diabetes and dietitians experts.
If
you or a family member is having to deal with diabetes or seeking to prevent the onset of diabetes,
then The Diabetes Snack Munch Nible Nosh Book will prove a welcome addition to your
personal
and/or family cookbook collection!
More, Please! Macaroni & Cheese
Deanna Keahey and Steve Kilner
Plexcentric Publishing
130 Cora Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
0972500804 $15.95 plexcentric.com
The Collaborative effort of Deanna Keahey and Steve Kilner, More, Please! Macaroni & Cheese
presents 111 delicious dishes suitable for the whole family. An easy-to-follow chart at the
beginning
enables the browser to determine at a glance which recipes are vegetarian, which can be prepared
with boxed macaroni, which are good for leftovers, and more. Full-color illustrations,
easy-to-follow
instructions, and a smattering of humorous cartoons distinguish this first-rate cookbook for
macaroni and cheese lovers everywhere. If your family members are Mac & Cheese fans, then
More,
Please! Macaroni & Cheese is the perfect addition to your kitchen cookbook collection!
Bear Cookin'
P.J. Gray & Stanley Hunter
Harrington Park Press
c/o The Haworth Press, Inc.
10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904
1560234261 $12.95 1-800-429-6784
The collaborative effort of P.J. Gray and Stanley Hunter, Bear Cookin': The Original Guide To
Bear
Comfort Foods is expertly organized into six major sections: Lip Smackin' Snackin'; Woofy
Breakfast; Hearty Sides; Come-And-Get-It Entrees; Bear Meat; and Beyond The Honeypot. With
easy-to-follow recipes ranging from Cheese on Rye Pizzas; Hobo Hash; and Cabin Fever Soup; to
Spaghetti Carbonara; Husbear Burgers; and Banana Split Cake, Bear Cookin' is a wonderful
compendium of palate pleasing, appetite satisfying, kitchen cook friendly recipes.
Chocolate French
TCB Cafe Publishing
PO Box 471706, San Francisco CA 94147
0967489849 $19.95 cafeandre.com
French chocolate is very special in the world of chocolate enthusiasts. Now famous chefs
specializing in French and ranging from Belgium, Switzerland, and Australia, to Quebec,
Martinique,
and Paris, offer fifty recipes dedicated to the use and utilization of French chocolate. From
Chocolate Tartlet with Coffee Cream; Chocolate Mousse Charlotte; Bouchon Chocolate Tart; and
Lamb with Dark Chocolate Sauce; to White Chocolate Bread Pudding with White Chocolate
Kahlua
Sauce; Chocolat Chaud with Creamy Melted Bars of Dark Chocolate; Chocolate French Toast;
and
Couscous Sucre with Honey, Raisins and Cacao, Chocolate French is an elegant and highly
recommended addition to the cookbook collections of dedicated chocolate lovers
everywhere!
Taste Life! Organic Recipes
Leslie Cerier
Vital Health Publishing
PO Box 152, Ridgefield, CT 06877
1890612162 $13.95 1-877-VIT-BOOK
Expertly compiled and edited by organic chef, caterer, lecturer, teacher, and writer Leslie Cerier,
Taste Life! Organic Recipes is a specialty cookbook intended specifically for health-conscious
people who prefer organic food for ecological, nutritional, and/or aesthetic reasons. Taste Life!
features a compendium of delectable, easy-to-follow recipes ranging from Heart-Warming Sweet
Potato Pancakes; Stuffed Artichokes; Carob Fudge Brownies; and Japanese Breaded Tofu with
Red
Pepper Lemon Sauce; to Vegetarian Chili; Cream of Spring Greens Soup; Carob Fudge
Brownies;
and Happy Monkey Banana Pie. Explicit instructions complete with tips on such matters as how
to
roast corn or peppers make Taste Life! a truly excellent cookbook and especially recommended
for
those just learning how to prepare organic foods for their mealtime menus.
The Needlecraft Shelf
Collection Of Classic Quilts
Lynette Jensen
Landauer Corporation
12251 Maffitt Road, Cumming, IA 50061
1890621501 $29.95 1-800-557-2144
In Collection Of Classic Quilts: Quilting Inspirations For The Home, quilting expert Lynette
Jensen
gathers together under one cover 26 classical "Thimbleberries" (R) quit designs and presents them
with meticulous instructions and full color photographs especially suited for anyone seeking
inspiration for their own quilted creations. Written for quilters of all skill and experience levels,
Collection Of Classic Quilts is very highly recommended for dedicated needlecraft
enthusiasts.
Quilt Savvy: Hand Quilting
Virginia "Rusty" Hedrick
American Quilters Society
PO Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
1574328255 $21.95 www.aqsquilt.com
Quilt Savvy: Hand Quilting focuses on hand quilting and provides an exceptional reference for
any embarking on a hand quilting project. The focus here is on getting started and practicing
quilting basics: a handy fold-out, lie-flat format will appeal to quilters while many practical tips
includes the author's own years of experience and shortcuts to make quilting easier ("I always
found it difficult to tie the traditional quilter's knot. Instead, I use my own method, which
follows")
Weekend Knitting
Melanie Falick
Stewart, Tabori & Chang, Inc.
115 West 18th Street, NY, NY 10011
1584792914 $24.95 1-212-519-1200
Compiled by knitting expert Melanie Falick, Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects And Ideas is
an
enjoyable and informative sourcebook specifically recommended for knitting hobbyists looking to
craft gifts for everyday use, ranging from pillow pairs to simple ponchos to children's socks and
dolls. Explicit step-by-step instructions and bright color photographs distinguish Weekend
Knitting
as an explicit, easy-to-follow visual guide. Weekend Knitting is a perfect addition to any personal
knitting reference shelf or community library needlecraft collection.
The Green Mountain Spinnery Knitting Book
Margaret Klein Wilson
The Countryman Press
PO Box 478, Woodstock, VT 05091
088150579X $29.95 1-800-245-4151
A production of knitting expert Margaret Klein Wilson and the Green Mountain Spinnery, The
Green Mountain Spinnery Knitting Book: Contemporary And Classic Patterns collects under one
cover thirty of the most popular knitting designs drawn from the famous Green Mountain
Spinnery
of Vermont. Color photographs and meticulous instructions teach the aspiring knitter how to pour
her (or his!) all into a snug, warm, and eye-catching creations. The Green Mountain Spinnery
Knitting Book is a superb addition to any personal or community library needlecraft instructional
reference collection.
Hunter Star Quilts Beyond
Jan Krentz
C&T Publishing
PO Box 1456, Lafayette, CA 94549
1571202102 $26.95 1-800-284-1114
The Hunter Star is an old-fashioned quilting block, but in Hunter Star Quilts Beyond, quilting
expert
Jan Krentz has developed six new ways to build upon the blocks to obtain a fresh, new look. This
gathers quilt projects which can be either pieced or quick-fused. Template piecing, strip piecing,
and
fusible web are all discussed as options, while the chapters cover using the Hunter Star as a block
or
in log cabin settings. An inspirational presentation packed with color photo examples.
Embroidery Stitch Bible
Betty Barnden
Krause Publications
700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990-0001
0873495101 $29.99 1-800-258-0929
Embroiders usually have their favorite stitches and may learn new ones from fellow embroiderers,
but Betty Barnden's Embroidery Stitch Bible is an important reference for those wishing to
improve
their technique. Over 200 embroidery stitches, from basic cross stitch and chains to laid work, are
arranged according to use and illustrated with both photos and diagrams. This means that
Embroidery Stitch Bible can be used as both a reference for quick consultation and as a guide to
learning new stitches. The close-up color examples and both written and visual surveys are
excellent
and easy to follow.
Happy Endings
Mimi Dietrich
Martingale & Company
20205 144th Ave. NE, Woodinville, WA 98072-8478
1564775003 $19.95 1-800-426-3126
This revised, updated edition of a classic quilter's bible covers dozens of creative ways of finishing
the edges of a quilt, from easy to advanced. From handling quilt backings and battings to new
ideas
for borders, Happy Endings is filled with many approaches and ideas some new, some
traditional.
An excellent quilter's reference for all levels.
Making Ribbon Leis 2
Coryn Tanaka & May Masaki
The Bess Press
3565 Harding Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
1573061700 $9.95 1-800-910-2377
With a spiral binding allowing it to lay flat for easy reference, Making Ribbon Leis 2 by Coryn
Tanaka and May Masaki is a simple, hands-on guide to creating colorful and festive leis just as are
often used for celebration in Hawaii. Step-by-step instructions and color photographs mark this
easy-to-follow, fun-to-do, one-of-a-kind, do-it-yourself, and enthusiastically recommended,
instructional reference.
Folk Bags
Vicki Square
Interweave Press
201 East Fourth St, Loveland, CO 80537
193149925X $21.95 1-800-645-3675
Folk Bags: 30 Knitting Patterns & Tales From Around The World by knitting expert Vicki Square
includes contemporary interpretations of 30 traditional designs drawn from the folk art of 23
countries, including Nepal, Tibet, Japan, Ecuador, and Guatemala. Expertly clear instructions,
full-color photographs, and easy-to-follow language make Folk Bags a superb guidebook for
anyone
looking to expand upon their knitting skills and wishing to create beautiful, useful needlecraft
items
with a distinctively international flavor.
Nebraska Quilts & Quiltmakers
Patricia Cox Crews & Ronald C. Naugle
University of Nebraska Press
233 North 8th St, Lincoln NE 68588-0255
0803263465 $35.00 1-800-755-1105
Featuring full-color photographs of 103 original quilts, all drawn from the Nebraska Quilt Project
survey, Nebraska Quilts & Quiltmakers by Patricia Cox Crews (Professor of Textiles, Clothing,
And
Design, University of Nebraska-Lincoln) and Ronald C. Naugle (Professor of History, Nebraska
Wesleyan University) is a dazzling 245-page showcase of great quilts ranging from the 1800's to
the
modern day, and from stylized repeating decorations, to applique patchworks, to stunning art
visions
crafted from needlecrafted fabric. Accompanying each presented quilt is a brief biography of its
quiltmaker and a history of the quilt, such as one of a pioneer woman who struggled to protect
her
children and keep them alive under harsh conditions. Nebraska Quilts & Quiltmakers is a very
highly
recommended and inspirational resource for dedicated quilters of all levels experience and
expertise.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Discovery Of Atlantis
Robert Sarmast
Origin Press
PO Box 151117, San Rafael, CA 94915
www.OriginPress.com
1579830129 $22.00 1-888-267-4446
Discovery Of Atlantis: The Startling Case For The Island Of Cyprus is a fascinating revelation in
search of the mystery of fabled Atlantis. Author Robert Sarmast (a Los Angeles based
independent
researcher and mythologist) combines 50 physical details from Plato's famous narrative with facts
about the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus to persuasively pinpoint the legendary land and
capital city of Atlantean culture. Point-by-point observations and black-and-white illustrations
provocatively drive home the hypothesis in this superb and iconoclastic account that is
recommended reading for anyone curious about the saga of Atlantis. Also very highly
recommended
is the associated website www.DiscoveryofAtlantis.com where dedicated Atlantis enthusiasts will
find Robert Sarmast's full-color maps, 3D models, animation files, and Atlantean research
updates.
Sacred Stones Of The Goddess
Galen Gillotte
Llewellyn Publications
PO Box 64383, St. Paul, MN 55164-0383
0738704008 $15.95 llewellyn.com
Knowledgeably written by Galen Gillotte (a "Solitary Wiccan" who draws upon her twenty years
of
experience and expertise), Sacred Stones Of The Goddess: Using Earth Energies For Magical
Living
offers prose and invocations, guides for incorporating crystals and semiprecious stones into
talismanic magic, meditations and prayers to the Goddess. Expressly written for Wiccan and New
Age Magick practitioners of all skill and experience levels, Sacred Stones Of The Goddess is
deeply
spiritual, and quite transcendent in its message. Of special interest are the easy to follow
instructions
for assembling and utilizing personalized thirteen-stone divination set and instructions for crating
and Wiccan prayer beads for communion with the Goddess. Sacred Stones Of The Goddess is an
informed and informative contribution to New Age Metaphysical Studies collections in general,
and
Wiccan oriented "Goddess Worship" reference shelves in particular.
Destiny/Inner Traditions
One Park St., Rochester, VT 05767
1-800-246-8648 www.amazon.com
Caitlin Matthews' Malbon And The Guardians Of Celtic Britain (0892819200, $14.95) presents a
revised, updated edition covering the Mabinogion, a text offering ancient hero myths of Celtic
Britain. This reader's companion reveals encoded secrets, recreates these stories for modern
audiences, and discusses patterns of early British and Celtic spirituality. Jean Markale's Templar
Treasure At Gisors (1577319723, $18.00) delves into Celtic, Medieval and British history alike as
it
surveys the enigma of the treasure lost after the demise of the Knights Templar. The spiritual and
historical mysteries of the Knights Templar will fascinate a wide audience in this engrossing
survey.
Jon C. Hughes' Celtic Planet Magic (1577319-243, $19.95) is the first working guide to the
creation
and applicant of plant-based compounds for ritual, magical and healing purposes based on Drudic
tradition. These ancient rites have utilized a gentle alchemy to convert plant essences
