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I Drink for a Reason
David Cross
Grand Central Publishing
c/o Hachette Book Group
237 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
9780446697712, $13.99, www.hachettebookgroup.com
I DRINK FOR A REASON combines comedy and memoir in a fun survey of developing a career
and life in comedy. Personal essays, satirical fiction, and comic social observation permeate a
presentation packed with fun and ribald humor, creating a lively survey perfect for any general
lending library!
Tales of Woe
John Reed
MTV Press
1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
9781576875407, $20.00, www.talesofwoe.com
There is always someone who has it worse than you. "Tales of Woe" is a self-described
collection of Greek catharsis, of tales where people are faced with suffering that is not of their
doing, the cruelty of their life, the suffering they endure, and how they struggle simply to endure
and live. Not stories of overcoming adversity, "Tales of Woe" focuses on tragedy as a motivator,
to remind readers that no matter what they are going through, it could be worse.
The Wedding Workbook
Kimberly Schlegel Whitman
Gibbs Smith, Publisher
PO Box 667, Layton UT 84041
9781423601937, $24.99, www.gibbs-smith.com
THE WEDDING WORKBOOK is a top pick as a gift guide for any bride-to-be. It pairs
checklists and a handy user-friendly workbook style with a design meant to help wedding
planners focus on the important issues of a wedding celebration. Three-hole binding allows users
to add their own pages, while tips on entertaining are simply outstanding! As an early wedding
planner gift, this can't be beat.
Creating Motion Graphics With After Effects
Trish & Chris Meyer
Focal Press
30 Corporate Dr. #400, Burlington, MA 01803
9780240814155, $69.95, www.focalpress.com
Creating Motion Graphics With After Effects tells how to master animation and digital video
using After Effects, teaching how the program can help video producers think visually and more
quickly. It's packed with color examples and screen shots, tips and tricks, and advice that covers
all the features added in After Effects CS4 and CS5, including the new Roto Brush tool and 3D
model import from Photoshop. A 'must' for any video, film, computer or reference collection
where After Effects is covered!
Allworth Press
10 East 23rd St., New York NY 10010
www.allworth.com
Steven Heller's POP: HOW GRAPHIC DESIGN SHAPES POPULAR CULTURE (9781581157154, $24.95) offers an outstanding key linking graphic design to popular culture. From the recreation of Yankee Stadium to twitter, POP is the first book to consider graphic design's choices and influence on wider cultural norms, and focuses on contemporary issues from viral advertising to political satire and design vs. decoration. Arts and sociology collections alike will appreciate this diverse approach. Theo Stephan Williams' THE INTERIOR DESIGNER'S GUIDE TO PRICING, ESTIMATING, AND BUDGETING (9781581157185, $24.95) appears in its second updated edition to provide interior designers with a fine business survey on fees and pricing. Commercial and residential interiors alike are covered along with interviews with experienced home designers and tips on competing effectively.
Wonders of Life
Life
135 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10020
9781603201414, $29.95
From the deepest oceans to the highest mountains, there is no shortage of sights and sounds that
nature has for the viewer. "Life: Wonders of Life: The Classic Collection" is a From massive
redwood, to the glory of winter, to the deepest oceans, throughout the book, there are nonstop full
color photographs of the various life in the world, both plant and animal. With plenty of text
flavoring the images well and offering insight into their majesty, "Wonders of Life" is
educational, entertaining, and just plain gorgeous, making a choice pick for those looking for a
magnificent coffee table book.
50 Money-Saving Tips For Every Landlord
Mike McLean
Square One Publishers
115 Herricks Road, Garden City Park, NY 11040
9780757003523 $16.95 www.squareonepublishers.com
A penny saved is a penny earned, and with the profit margins some landlords live on, you need
those pennies. "50 Money-Saving Tips for Every Landlord: A Practical Guide to Maintaining
Short-Term Rental Properties" is a guide for land lords who want to keep their holdings repaired
and up to date while still keeping themselves operating in the black. Lawsuit avoidance, good
communication with tenants, and more, "50 Money Saving Tips for Every Landlord' is a guide
that should be at the hand of every landlord who wants to save more money.
Secrets of Mental Marksmanship
Linda K. Miller & Keith A. Cunningham
Paladin Press
7077 Winchester Circle, Boulder, CO 80301
9781581607215, $34.95, www.paladin-press.com
One shot one kill is the motto of the sniper, but how does one attain such a level of perfection?
"Secrets of Mental Marksmanship: How to Fire Perfect Shots" is a guide to mentally preparing
oneself as a marksman by training one's mind to quickly enter the metaphorical zone that if
unprepared, will elude them when they need to be on the mark the most. For hunters, police,
competitors, or military, "Secrets of Mental Marksmanship" is a strong pick for anyone who
counts on being on the bulls eye.
Covering Niagara
Joan Nicks & Barry Keith Grant
Wilfrid Laurier University Press
75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5
9781554582211, $34.95, www.wlupress.wlu.ca
Culture can be different one city to the next. "Covering Niagara: Studies in Local Popular
Culture" looks to analyze the culture in the Niagara region of Canada, offering a unique analysis
of culture and everything surrounding the town. Niagara has its own favorites in media, and still
has some unusual quirks compared to most of western culture such as blackface minstrel shows.
An intriguing discussion of anthropology and social sciences, Joan Nicks and Barry Keith Grant
provide much food for thought about culture and how even when everything can seem the same,
it's different. "Covering Niagara" is a solid and scholarly study, very highly recommended.
Origins
Geoffrey Blundell
Double Storey
c/o International Publishers Marketing
PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
1770130403, $32.95
All science has pointed to the start of Homo sapiens in the continent of Africa and a great
migration outward. "Origins: The Story of the Emergence of Humans and Humanity in Africa" is
an analysis of the rise of humanity from its African roots, as the cradle of civilization. From the
start of human creativity, to early tools they created, and the beginnings of culture. A thoughtful
collection of insight into Africa's special role as humanity's starting point, "Origins" proves an
intriguing and very educational read that shouldn't be overlooked.
Spirit of the Sword
Steve Shackleford
Krause Publications
700 East State Street, Iola, WI 54990-0001
9781440211560, $24.99, www.krausebooks.com
The sword is majestic, and is much a work of art as it is a tool for war. "Spirit of the Sword: A
Celebration of Artistry and Craftsmanship" analyzes the artistry and craft that goes into the
swords around the world, explaining why such a weapon still holds fresh in the minds of many.
Both Europe and Asia embraced the sword, and the cultural clash still creates new designs today.
Looking at not only the craft, but the craftsmen, "Spirit of the Sword" is a fine coffee table book
for anyone who loves the craft and respects the craftsmen.
Food Chains: From Farmyard to Shopping Cart
Warren Belasco and Roger Horowitz, editors
University of Pennsylvania Press
3905 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4112
9780812221343 $26.50 www.upenn.edu/pennpress 1-800-537-5487
Food Chains: From Farmyard to Shopping Cart is an anthology of scholarly essays by learned
authors discussing assorted aspects of the history of food production and distribution. Individual
case studies include "Provisioning Man's Best Friend", about the inception of the commercial pet
food industry; "Wheeling One's Groceries around the Store" about the invention and popularity
of the modern grocery cart; "Trading Quality, Producing Value" about crabmeat and the global
seafood trade; and more. Food Chains is a thoughtful collection examining facets of an
increasingly important issue as human population puts an ever-increasing demand on the amount
of food the world needs to sustain itself today. Highly recommended especially for college library
collections.
The Vampire Book, third edition
J. Gordon Melton
Visible Ink
43311 Joy Road #414, Canton, MI 48187-2075
9781578592814, $29.95, www.visibleinkpress.com
The vampire and its undead brethren have been captivating the imagination of the world for
decades. "The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead" looks into the history of the
vampire and the third edition discusses what it has evolved into with programs like True Blood
and the Twilight Saga. From true history to the first appearances in literature to becoming pop
culture phenomena, and so much more, "The Vampire Book" is a complete and comprehensive
guide to the trope, everything that has led to it, and where it's going.
International And Language Education For A Global Future
David S. Wiley & Robert S. Glew, editors
Michigan State University Press
Manly Miles Building, Suite 25, 1405 South Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48823-5245
www.msupress.msu.edu
9780870139840, $48.95, www.amazon.com
In the Twenty-First Century we are living and working in a world of nation states that are more
interdependently global than ever before in human history. "International and Language
Education for a Global Future: Fifty Years of U.S. Title VI and Fulbright-Hays Programs" is the
collaboratively compiled and edited work of David S. Wiley (Professor of Sociology at Michigan
State University) and Robert S. Glew (Director of the Center for Advanced Study of International
Development and an Associate Professor at Michigan State University). This 502-page
compendium is comprised of an informed and informative introduction followed by 15
contributed articles whose focus is on the role and impact of Title VI and Fulbright-Hays
programs promoting national and global security; the impact of language studies and the teaching
of minor languages; the significance of Title VI with respect to education legislation; as well as
international issues relevant to Title VI programs including global competition, accessing,
benchmarking and assessment. Of special note are the two contributions specific to the future of
Title VI and Fulribht-Hays programs. Enhanced with five appendices, background information
on the contributors, and a comprehensive index, "International and Language Education for a
Global Future" is a work of seminal scholarship and a highly prized addition to governmental and
academic reference library collections.
Virtual Reality, third edition
Jerome Iglowitz
Privately Published
9780984528509, $42.16, www.amazon.com
Now in a newly updated and expanded third edition, "Virtual Reality: Consciousness Really Explained!" is a 606-page compendium of the research, study, thought, and contemplations of Jerome Iglowitz whose focus is on exploring, detailing, and understanding the relationship of the human mind to the human brain. Reading "Virtual Reality" is very much like sitting in on a genuinely personalized and thoroughly engaging series of lectures. Insightful, challenging, occasionally iconoclastic, and always interesting, "Virtual Reality" is especially recommended as a unique reading experience for anyone trying to understand just what makes the human mind -- human.
The Tallgrass Prairie Center Guide to Seed and Seedling Identification in the Upper
Midwest
Dave Williams
University of Iowa Press
100 Kuhl House, 119 West Park Road, Iowa City, IA 52242-1000
Chicago Distribution Center (distrubutor)
11030 S. Langley Ave., Chicago, IL 60628
9781587299025, $14.00, www.uiowapress.org
When breeding plants, one has to keep a sharp eye out for details. "The Tallgrass Prairie Center
Guide to Seed and Seedling Identification in the Upper Midwest" is a guide for evaluating the
tallgrass of the Upper Midwest region, full of many different breeds of grass. Included are full
color photos and diagrams outlining distinguishing characteristics of these plants. For anyone
studying these plants for interest, gardening, or other, use, "The Tallgrass Prairie Center Guide to
Seed and Seedling Identification in the Upper Midwest" will prove to be a valuable
resource.
The Christian Studies Shelf
The Friends We Keep
Laura Hobgood-Oster
Baylor University Press
One Bear Place, #97363, Waco, TX 76798-7363
9781602582644 $19.95 www.baylorpress.com 1-800-710-3217
The Friends We Keep: Unleashing Christianity's Compassion for Animals is a reminder that the
tenets for Christianity promote compassion for the humane treatment of animals as well as fellow
human beings. Modern humans are often isolated from the animal world; yet animals have been
an integral part of Christians' lives for generations. Chapters discuss what the Christian faith
implies for human-animal interactions in "What a Friend We Have: Our Animal Companions",
"Lions and Christians: Animals in Sport", "Eating Mercifully: Animals for Food", "Good
Christian Hospitality: Animals at Home on the Earth", and "Where Have All the Animals Gone?"
A handful of black-and-white photographs illustrate this thoughtful testimony about
re-evaluating how Christians should view the role of the many animal species that God
created.
New Feminist Christianity
Mary E. Hunt and Diann L. Neu, editors
Skylight Paths Publishing
Route 4, PO Box 237, Woodstock, VT 05091
9781594732850 $24.99 www.skylightpaths.com
In the past century, feminism has risen harder than ever. "New Feminist Christianity: Many
Voices, Many Views" discusses feminism and what it means to be both a feminist and a
Christian. Many women converge in this volume to give their own thoughts and opinions on
scripture, clergy, ethics and the feminist agenda in regards to the Church, and so much more. A
thoughtful and scholarly study, "New Feminist Christianity" is a solid compendium on the issue,
very highly recommended.
Playing with Purpose
Mike Yorkey
Barbour Publishing
P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville, OH 44683
9781616262891 $19.99 www.barbourbooks.com
With the pre-game prayer, Christianity and football aren't complete strangers to one another.
"Playing with Purpose: Inside the Lives and Faith of the NFL's Top New Quarterbacks" looks at
three new figures in the National Football League, hailed as both good Christians and good role
models. An analysis of how faith will stack up on the field, Sam Bradford, Colt McCoy, and Tim
Tebow are discussed as both players and people, and provides an intriguing debate for Christian
NFL fans. "Playing with Purpose" is a strong pick for any analytical football collection and for
Christian studies collections.
Ancient Paths
David Robinson
Paraclete Press
PO Box 1568, Orleans, MA 02653
9781557257734 $16.99 www.paracletepress.com
Christian faith is something learned in many ways. "Ancient Paths: Discover Christian Formation
the Benedictine Way" is a guide to the more traditional learning paths, as David Robinson looks
deep into history encourages faith through these ancient ways, complete with a twelve week
study guide that encourages readers to empower themselves through the studies of this path.
"Ancient Paths" is a fine addition to any Christian studies collection, highly recommended.
Choosing to See
Mary Beth Chapman with Ellen Vaughn
Revell
c/o Baker Books
Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516
9780800719913, $21.99, www.bakerbooks.com
CHOOSING TO SEE: A JOURNEY OF STRUGGLE AND HOPE shares the author's personal
journey from childhood to marriage and the sudden loss of a daughter. Her account is permeated
with encounters with God, questions on God's plan, and her relationship with God in the face of
loss and pain. The result is a fine autobiographical portrait of one relationship to spirituality that
belongs in any Christian collection.
Christian Ethics in a Technological Age
Brian Brock
William B. Eerdmans Publishing
2140 Oak Industrial Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
9780802865175, $34.00, www.eerdmans.com
Christian Ethics in a Technological Age offers a fine analysis of the historical and conceptual
roots of modern science and technology, and is a recommendation for college-level Christian
collections interested in a comparison of Christian beliefs and technology challenges. Part 1
traces 'secular' philosophical accounts of modern technology's meanings and ethical implications,
while Part II develops an account of faith's search to hear the claim of Christ amid technological
living. An excellent scholarly discussion evolves!
The Me I Want to Be
John Ortberg
Zondervan Publishing House
5300 Patterson Avenue, S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49530
9780310275923, $19.99, www.zondervan.com
THE ME I WANT TO BE: BECOMING GOD'S BEST VERSION OF YOU provides a fine
personal account of spiritual thought, surveying God's ideas for personal growth and offering a
survey of natural gifts and how God seeks redemption and personal strengths alike. Any spiritual
reader will find this packed with details on how to be an individual and spiritually enlightened,
making THE ME I WANT TO BE a fine addition to any spirituality collection.
A Quest for Godliness
J.I. Packer
Crossway
1300 Crescent Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
0891078193, $25.00, www.crossway.org
A Quest for Godliness: The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life comes from an author who has
had a passion for Puritan history and values. His survey of Puritan life and thought probes their
spiritual teachings and contrasts it with Western Christianity in a survey reflecting his own
lifetime of study of great Puritan leaders and their values.
The Big Book of Christian Mysticism
Carl McColman
Hampton Roads
c/o Red Wheel, Weiser, Conari
65 Parker Street, Suite 7, Newburyport, MA 01950
9781571746245, $21.95, www.redwheelweiser.com
Mysticism is not mutually exclusive with Christianity. "The Big Book of Christian Mysticism:
The Essential Guide to Contemplative Spirituality" is a guide for Christians who are seeking a
greater piece of enlightenment out of their faith. Looking at the often forgotten mystical tradition
that lies with Christian and the New Testament, Carl McColman gives readers an intriguing take
on God, Jesus, and the search for spirituality. "The Big Book of Christian Mysticism" is a choice
pick for any Christian studies collection.
Net Casters
Craig Von Buseck
B&H Publishing Group
127 Ninth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37234-0143
9780805447842, $14.99, www.BHPublishingGroup.com
If you're not online, you're going to fall behind. "Net Casters: Using the Internet to Make Fishers
of Men" is an inspirational read from Dr. Craig Von Buseck as he encourages readers to use the
internet and social media to better spread Christianity and its message. A fascinating and
intriguing blend of faith and technology, "Net Casters" is a powerful read that shouldn't be
overlooked.
Talking with the Children of God
Gordon Shepherd & Gary Shepherd
University of Illinois Press
1325 South Oak Street, Champaign, IL 61820-6903
9780252077210, $28.00, www.press.uillinois.edu
What drives radical Christianity? "Talking with the Children of God: Prophecy and
Transformation in a Radical Religious Group" is an analysis of the growth of the group known as
the Family International, and how they took hold of many, growing out of the Jesus People
movement in the 1960s. Under David Berg, they believed the end was near, and led to an
organization that was corrupt and abusive of its members, offering an intriguing look at Christian
cults and radicalism. "Talking with the Children of God" is a fine pick and a solid addition to any
Christian studies collection focusing on extremes.
Beyond the Walls
Paul Wilkes
ACTA Publications
4848 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640
9780879464295 $16.95 www.actapublications.com
Monasteries can be found in America, something that many Catholics don't know. "Beyond the
Walls: Monastic Wisdom for Everyday Life" is an updated edition of Paul Wilkes' look at
Monastic life and wisdom that he compiled ten years ago during his visit to Mepkin Abbey in
South Carolina. Discussing the modern Catholic Church as well as wisdom that can be taken
from the most devout of followers, "Beyond the Walls" is a thought provoking and faith assuring
read, highly recommended.
The Faith Dare
Debbie Alsdorf
Revell
c/o Baker Publishing Group
PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
9780800733674 $12.99 www.bakerbooks.com www.revellbooks.com
Living life to the fullest can be harder than one thinks. "The Faith Dare: 30 Days to Live Your
Life to the Fullest" is a faith driven challenge where author Debbie Alsdorf asks women to push
themselves and make their lives fuller and more driven life where they're in control and living for
themselves as well as God. Full of faith and affirmation, "The Faith Dare" is an inspiration that
will drive many women to lead more driven lives.
Gotta Have It!
Gregory L. Jantz
David C. Cook
c/o Cook Communications
4050 Lee Vance View, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
97814347662443, $14.99, www.davidccook.com
Excess is a wonderful thing but it can easily consume our lives. "Gotta Have It! Freedom from Wanting Everything" is a guide to fighting the wants and go in pursuit of the needs. Letting go of one's frivolous wants proves to be a wise key in controlling one's life and attaining a greater level of happiness, and Dr. Gregory L. Jantz helps readers drop the nagging feeling. Thoughtful with plenty of wisdom, "Gotta Have It!" is a fine collection and a solidly recommended one.
You Are What You See
Scott Nehring
RightLine
1832 Winding Trail Rd., New Richmond, WI 54017
9780984439522, $27.95
Cinema is a massive part of the modern culture, and they have a massive impact on the world as
it is today. "You Are What You See: Watching Movies Through a Christian Lens" delves into the
importance of movies to culture, and what they mean to a Christian family. These stories follow
much of the same pattern as Biblical stories and carry much of the same moral weight. A
thoughtful discussion of movies and what they mean to Christian morality, "You Are What You
See" is worth considering for the pondering Christian.
Dying to Live
Clayton King
Harvest House
990 Owen Loop North, Eugene, Oregon 97402-9173
9780736926539, $13.99, www.harvesthousepublishers.com
Death is the ultimate outcome, and it's up to you to make it a worthy outcome. "Dying to Live:
Abandoning Yourself to God's Bold Paradox" is a guide encouraging people to live a more
principled life that encourages living to be a better person and of God, instead of for worldly
possessions and goals. Passion for faith and a higher goal of life, "Dying to Live" is a read that
may inspire many to a more divine life style.
Meeting the Messiah
Kara Lessen Oliver
Upper Room Books
1908 Grand Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212
9780835810296, $14.00, www.upperroom.org
Advent is a time to re-evaluate one's faith and make it stronger. "Meeting the Messiah: Scriptures
for the Advent Season" is a Christian guide to advent that provides much thought and scripture
for readers in assisting them during the time of advent and Jesus's birth. With simple reflections
and plenty of things to ponder, "Meeting the Messiah" is a top pick for any advent-observing
Christian.
The Complete Gospels, fourth edition
Robert J. Miller, editor
Polebridge Press
PO Box 7268, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
www.polebridgepress.com
9781598150186, $35.00, www.amazon.com
All Christians are well acquainted with the four gospels of the New Testament (Matthew, Mark,
Luke, John). Roman Catholics are also familiar with the apocryphal gospels in their version of
the Bible that is absent from the King James edition and most other Protestant versions of the
Bible. Now in an expanded and updated fourth edition, "The Complete Gospels" as deftly
compiled and knowledgeably edited by Robert J. Miller offers new translations of the four New
Testament gospels; the Gospels of Thomas, Judas, and Mary; the Q Gospel; the Mystical Gospel
of Mark; the Infancy Gospels of James and Thomas; the Egerton Gospel; the Gospel
Oxrhynchus; the Gospels of the Hebrews, the Ebionites, and the Nazoreans. Enhanced with the
inclusion of an extensive glossary, "The Complete Gospels" also offers nineteen informed and
informative essays ranging from 'The Synoptic Puzzle' to 'Lost Gospels And "Non-Gospels". Of
special note are eight black-and-white illustrations. An impressive work of meticulous and
detailed scholarship, "The Complete Gospels" is a strongly recommended addition to personal,
academic, and community library Christian Studies reference collections. Also highly
recommended for Christian Studies supplemental reading lists from Polebridge Press is Harold
W. Attridge's "The Acts Of Thomas" (9781598150216, $18.00) and "Such Is Life!: A Close
Encounter With Ecclesiastes" (9781598150230, $20.00).
The Folklore Shelf
America's Folklorist: B.A. Botkin and American Culture
Lawrence Rodgers and Jerrold Hirsch, editors
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780806141114 $34.95 www.oupress.com 1-800-627-7377
America's Folklorist: B.A. Botkin and American Culture is an anthology of essays by learned
authors concerning the work of folklorist, writer, editor, regionalist, and cultural activist
Benjamin Albert Botkin (1901-1975), an American intellectual known for his work with the
Federal Writers' Project during the New Deal, the Writers' Unit of the Library of Congress
Project, and the Archive of American Folksong. Botkin labored to collect, disseminate, and
preserve America's folk-cultural heritage; individual essays examine different aspects of his
lifelong passion, from "Benjamin Botkin and Play-Party Scholarship in America" to "Lore for the
Folk: Benjamin A. Botkin and the Development of Folklore Scholarship in America". A
selection of essays and poems by Botkin himself round out this superb collection for college
library American history and folklore studies shelves. Also highly recommended from the
University of Oklahoma Press is the exceptional biography "A Pair of Shootists: The Wild West
Story of S.F. Cody and Maud Lee" (9780806141497, $29.95).
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
Modern Commemorative Coins
Eric Jordan
Krause Publications
4700 E. Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236
9781440212895, $22.99, www.fwmedia.com
Modern Commemorative Coins offers all the essential keys to coin collecting, from selecting
coins that have the best chance of increasing in value to including coins in an IRA and
understanding new issues from the U.S. Mint for those on a budget. Any collector who wants to
make a secure investment in modern coins will find this a fine, in-depth key to success!
Little Big World
Jeffrey Hammond
University of Iowa Press
100 Kuhl House, 119 West Park Road, Iowa City, IA 52242-1000
9781587299100 $22.95 www.uiowapress.org 1-800-621-2736
Little Big World: Collecting Louis Marx and the American Fifties is the memoir of a true
collector. Author Jeffrey Hammond never intended to start a collection of themed playsets
originally produced by the Louis Marx Toy Company, yet the desire settled upon him, leading
him to scour websites for leads to new prize pieces from the company's dozens of playsets. Little
Big World is far more than a purchasing odyssey, however; the story blends the author's
childhood memories of the fifties with reflections on the drastic changes in American culture,
and insights into the role toys play as springboards for the imagination, in both children and
adults. Little Big World also examines the dark side of nostalgia, and does not shy from the dark
side of fifties culture - or its lasting repercussions on those who lived it. A balanced blend of
memory, journey, philosophy, and revelation, Little Big World is extraordinarily absorbing and
highly recommended.
The Biography Shelf
God's Angry Man
B. Wayne Quist
Brown Books
16200 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 170, Dallas, TX 75248
9781934812686 $24.95 www.brownbooks.com
God's Angry Man: The Incredible Journey of Private Joe Haan is the true-life story of a survivor.
Joe Haan lost his mother at a young age, and spent his childhood in a cheerless orphanage;
worked for years as an indentured farm servant; rode the rails during the Great Depression; and
served as part of Patton's Third Army during World War II. His harsh life taught him to mistrust
organized religion, yet he also harbored a sense of wonder concerning the mysteries of the natural
world, including the composition of stars, galaxies, plants, and living creatures. He wrote poetry
and music, and played the guitar and harmonica. God's Angry Man is the extraordinary and
unforgettable saga of an independent-minded man, honest and determined to the end. "I owe one
apology only, and that is to the devil, for lacking the ability to be more severe in my criticism of
all organized religion."
Lives We Carry With Us
Robert Coles
New Press
38 Greene St., New York NY 100013
9781595585028, $24.95, www.thenewpress.com
LIVES WE CARRY WITH US: PROFILES OF MORAL COURAGE is edited by David D.
Cooper and offers a fine compilation of biographical storytelling and personal reflection, with
stories from thirteen lives that have served as a personal inspiration for Coles during the last six
decades profiled here. This blends profiles with the exploration of 'moral courage' and
demonstrate courageous individuals who have moved against convention to challenge the world.
Literary and biography holdings alike will find this a fine survey.
The Measure of Paris
Stephen Scobie
The University of Alberta Press
Ring House 2, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, T6G 2E1
9780888645333, $29.95, www.uap.ualberta.ca
Paris has been romanticized throughout many cultures, and this romance attracts people. "The
Measure of Paris" is a memoir from Stephen Scobie, as he blends his reflections on his travels
with his discussion of literature and a bit of poetry. A Canadian at heart, he reflects on the work
of his contemporaries and provides a good deal to think about and plenty to ponder. "The
Measure of Paris" is a fine read and not one to be overlooked for those looking for a solid blend
of humor and opinion.
What's That Pig Outdoors?
Henry Kisor
University of Illinois Press
1325 South Oak Street, Champaign, IL 61820-6903
9780252077395, $22.00, www.press.uillinois.edu
Hearing is a sense all too easily taken for granted. "What's That Pig Outdoors?: A Memoir of
Deafness" is a memoir from Henry Kisor, an accomplished literary journalist who earned his
position in spite of his nearly life long deafness. Not one to speak on deaf culture, he was trained
to live among the hearing and as such has many unique viewpoints, including the impact of the
Americans with Disabilities act. "What's That Pig Outdoors?" is a fine read and an excellent
addition to any memoir collection.
The Road Through Wonderland
Dawn Schiller
Medallion Press
1020 Cedar Ave. Suite 216, Saint Charles, IL 60174
9781605420837, $19.95, www.medallionpress.com
What turns one not only to porn, but to fully embrace its culture? "The Road Through
Wonderland: Surviving John Holmes" tells the story of Dawn Schiller, a young girl who was
caught into the whirlwind of the underworld surrounding John Holmes, an infamous male porn
star with many questionable ties with gang activity. From a broken home, she viewed Holmes as
a father, then a lover, until she broke free of his spell. "The Road Through Wonderland" is a both
saddening and uplifting memoir, very highly recommended.
Barefoot in Baghdad
Manal M. Omar
Sourcebooks
1935 Brookdale Rd, Suite 139, Naperville, IL 60563
9781402237218, $14.99, www.sourcebooks.com
More than anything, the rights of women have changed since the American invasion all those
years ago. "Barefoot in Baghdad: A Story of Identity -- MY Own and What It Means to be a
Woman in Chaos" is a memoir of an American woman of Iraqi descent going to Iraq as an aid
worker following the fall of Saddam Hussein. Revealing a vastly changed world, Manal M. Omar
gives readers a fascinating take on Iraq and what it has become, as well as the personal drama
that drives her. "Barefoot in Baghdad" is a fine addition to any memoir collection tackling
modern issues.
Zimbabwe Bound
Larita Killian
University of Indianapolis Press
1400 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227-3697
9781880938768 $19.95 www.uindy.edu/universitypress
Immigrating from America to Africa is not a common tale. "Zimbabwe Bound: A Woman's
Journey Through Africa" tells the story of Anna, a Chicago nurse who traveled to South Africa to
marry a rancher. Through establishing their life together, Anna had to use her nurse training to
bring a better life to many in Zimbabwe. Constructed through letters, Larita Killian makes for an
intriguing read with "Zimbabwe Bound", a read that will prove hard to put down.
The Last Banana
Shelby Tucker
Stacey International
c/o Interlink Publishing Group
46 Crosby Street, Northampton, MA 01060-1804
9781906768218 $25.00 www.interlinkbooks.com
The relationship of the Europeans and the Africans has changed much over the years. "The Last
Banana: Dancing with the Watu" is a reflection of Shelby Tucker's travels to east Africa over the
course of four and a half decades, observing a changing cultural and political landscape he has
seen from his own travels and the contrasts over the centuries with the missionaries who sought
to bring Christianity to the African people. An intriguing analysis of the development of the
African people with plenty to make readers ponder, "The Last Banana" is a fine addition to any
travel memoir collection.
The Devil in Pew Number Seven
Rebecca Nichols Alonzo with Bob DeMoss
Tyndale House Publishers
351 Executive Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188
9781414326597 $14.99 www.tyndale.com
Faith for some is not about faith; it's about control, and to lose that control is to deeply upset
them. "The Devil in Pew Number Seven" is a memoir from Rebecca Nichols Alonzo, as she
reflects on the persecution she and her father faced as they joined a church in 1969 and found
themselves opposite a man who wanted complete control of the church and began to harass the
family, and her father wouldn't stand down. The payment for his belief was brutal. "The Devil in
Pew Number Seven" is a fascinating read of Christians faced with horror and crime and keeping
their morality.
Necropolis
Boris Pahor
Dalkey Archive
1805 S. Wright Street, MC-011, Champaign, IL 61820
9781564786111, $13.95, www.dalkeyarchive.com
The awfulness of it all is never really gotten used to. "Necropolis" is a memoir from Boris Pahor,
a Slovenian man who spent fourteen months in the Nazi Prison Camps at the end of World War
Ii. Acting as a medic, he saw the worst that the Nazis had to offer, and never really forgetting the
horrors and lack of humanity that rang through it all. Expertly translated by Michael Biggins,
"Necropolis" is a haunting memoir about the guilt of a survivor facing the worst of
humanity.
A King's Ransom
Simon Burrows
Continuum
80 Maiden Lane, Suite 704, New York, NY 10038
9780826619897, $29.95
The worst of us are the most interesting of us. "A King's Ransom: The Life of Charles Theveneau
de Morande, Blackmailer, Scandalmonger, & Master-Spy" tells the story of this particularly
unsavory individual who endured the wrath of much of late eighteenth century Europe for his
actions. Throughout many wars, his story is one of intriguing scandal and manipulation, the very
antithesis of high society of the day. "A King's Ransom" is an exciting read that shouldn't be
overlooked for anyone looking for a story of interesting history's unsung heroes.
Perfectly Amanda
Beckey Burgoyne
Five Star Publications
4696 W. Tyson Street, Chandler, AZ 85226
9781589851634, $29.95, www.perfectlyamanda.com
An icon of one of the longest running shows on television, Amanda Blake made her legend as
Miss Kitty. "Perfectly Amanda: Gunsmoke's Miss Kitty, To Dodge and Beyond" tells the life
story of the Gunsmoke veteran who made her own way in life, carrying over the charm of her
character. An adventurous life with plenty of twists and turns both on and off the set, Beckey
Burgoyne tells her story, peppered with photographs throughout. "Perfectly Amanda" is an
intriguing read, and one not to be missed for Hollywood biography collections.
Phil Trajetta
Franco Sciannameo
Pendragon Press
PO Box 190, Hillsdale, NY 12529
9781576471876, $58.00
True artists create with something to believe in. "Phil Trajetta (1777-1854): Patriot, Musician,
Immigrant" looks at this Italian opera composer's life. Born in Naples, he was raised and
classically educated, but took up the call of political activism. His actions however, left him
fleeing his beloved homeland for America, where he continued his work and became an early
American composer of some note, but never forgetting his political beliefs and push for social
justice as an American immigrant. Franco Sciannameo looks equally deep into Trajetta's work
and his life, and provides a compelling picture of the individual. "Phil Trajetta" is a solid addition
to any music or general biography collection, very highly recommended.
The Best of Intentions: Unforeseen Circumstances
Laurence P. Keenan
Jetty House
c/o Peter E. Randall, Publisher
PO Box 4726, Portsmouth, NH 03802-4726
9780981789873 $28.50 www.perpublisher.com
The Best of Intentions: Unforeseen Circumstances is the memoir of an Irish-American family.
The primary focus is on the parents of author Laurence P. Keenan, although the scope of the true
story ranges from the 1920s to the 1970s. Living in an Irish-American neighborhood near an
industrial factory, the family weathered the tough times of the Great Depression, the demands of
the war years, and the astonishing societal transformations of the postwar era. Sixteen pages of
vintage photographs enhance this absorbing tour of the ups and downs, trials, tribulations,
setbacks, and accomplishments of daily life in twentieth-century America.
In A Heartbeat
Leigh Anne & Sean Tuohy
Henry Holt
175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010
B&B Media Group (publicity)
109 South Main Street, Corsicana, TX 75110
9780805093384, $24.00, www.ttbbmedia.com
Behind every story is another story. "In a Heartbeat: Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving" is a
memoir from Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy, the parents of Michael Tuohy, known for his own
inspiring memoir, 'The Blind Side'. Their story of wanting to raise a charitable Christian family
and how their white family did not hesitate to adopt a black child in need, it is a tale of Christian
values that the couple hopes to inspire others in their lives. "In a Heartbeat" is a must for those
looking for a feel good memoir or fans of 'The Blind Side'.
Maria's Journey
Ramon Arredondo & Trisha Arredondo
Indiana Historical Society Press
450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN 46202
9780871952868, $19.95, www.indianahistory.org
The first half of the twentieth century was a time of rapid change. "Maria's Journey" tells the
story of Maria Perez, a young Mexican woman whose life brought her into arranged marriage and
immigration to America changed her life from living in poverty to living a good life in Indiana,
years later. One woman's chronicles through many changes and wars, "Maria's Journey" is a
fascinating read and a must for anyone looking for a story of American immigration.
Bound Like Grass
Ruth McLaughlin
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780806141374 $24.95 www.oupress.com 1-800-627-7377
Bound Like Grass: A Memoir from the Western High Plains is the true-life testimony of author
Ruth McLaughlin, who grew up in the 1950s on an impoverished Montana homestead. Her
parents struggled with the challenge of raising four children, including two disabled sisters; food
was scarce, and life was hard. The farm barely produced enough to allow the family to survive,
and even the milk they drank was sour when the cows ate flowering biscuitroot. The difficult
conditions prompted ingenuity and thrift, as well as sheer endurance in Ruth and her family.
When she finally left the homestead behind, she had some difficulty adapting to a relatively
abundant modern world, and her connection to the prairie land remains though her days of
near-starvation have long since passed. Bound Like Grass is a thought-provoking and compelling
memoir of good times, bad times, and enduring ties to the earth and to family, highly
recommended.
Going to Windward
Robert A. Mosbacher Sr. with James G. McGrath
Texas A&M University Press
Drawer C, College Station, TX 77843-4354
9781603442213 $30.00 www.tamu.edu/upress 1-800-826-8911
Going to Windward: A Mosbacher Family Memoir is the memoir of amateur sailing champion
and the George W. Bush administration's Secretary of Commerce Robert A. Mosbacher Sr. - a
man whom Bush has personally credited as being critically responsible for aiding his ascent to
the presidency. Mosbacher's brings the reader on a vivid tour of his memories from seeing New
York City with his father in the 1930s, to his discovery of a tremendous natural gas field in the
1950s, to his increasing immersion in the complex and constantly shifting world of politics. His
vignettes regale, enlighten, and entertain, in this excellent page-turner.
The Civil War Shelf
A Small but Spartan Band
Zack C. Waters and James C. Edmonds
The University of Alabama Press
PO Box 870380, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0380
9780817316792 $29.95 www.uapress.ua.edu 1-800-621-2736
A Small but Spartan Band: The Florida Brigade in Lee's Army of Northern Virginia is an
in-depth study of the Florida units that served in Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia
during the American Civil War. Chapters recount meticulous historical and military details, from
events at the Battle of Seven Pines and Seven Days to the Second Bull Run and Antietam, to
Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, to Gettysburg, the retreat from Pennsylvania, and the war's
denouement up to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. A balanced and scholarly accounting,
assembled through exhaustive research and enhanced with extensive notes, a bibliography, and
an index, A Small but Spartan Band is an excellent contribution to American Civil War reference
shelves.
The Agricultural Studies Shelf
Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees
Malcolm T. Sanford & Richard E. Bonney
Storey Publishing
210 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
9781603425506 $19.95 www.storey.com 1-800-827-8673
University of Florida Extension Beekeeping Specialist Malcolm T. Sanford has combined his
expertise with the late Richard E. Bonney's foundational "Beekeeping and Hive Management"
instructional to create Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees, a straightforward introduction to
the craft and art of keeping and managing beehives for honey. Although intended especially to
help neophytes get up to speed, Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees is solid and thorough
enough to offer plenty of tips, tricks, and techniques that long-time veterans will appreciate.
Chapters address the necessary preparatory steps (from researching local community laws about
bees to acquiring and learning how to use protective equipment to keeping emergency remedies
for bee stings on hand and more), how to install a colony (two colonies are recommended for
beginners, in case one colony suffers disaster), prevent diseases, harvest honey crops, and much
more. "In rural areas, ensure that livestock are not located nearby (some tend to use beehives as
scratching posts). Horses are a particular problem. Their odor seems to offend bees, and when
stinging starts, horses often react violently and can injure themselves."
Plant Bacteriology
Clarence I. Kado
The American Phytopathological Society
3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, Minnesota 55121
9780890543887 $139.95
Plant Bacteriology is a scholarly, scientific compendium of the latest known information about
bacterial diseases affecting modern plants, from agricultural crops to wild growth. Written for
intermediate to advanced students and experts in the field, Plant Bacteriology's chapters cover
"Evolution of Bacterial Pathogens", "Rapid Necrotizing Diseases", "Asymptomatic and Latent
Infections", "Epidemiology and Control of Bacterial Plant Diseases", and much more. Full-color
photographs illustrate this studious, meticulously researched and detailed text, ideal for specialist
and college library collections.
Science and Technology of Organic Farming
Allen V. Barker
CRC Press
Suite 300, 6000 NW Broken Sound Parkway NW, Boca Raton, FL 33487
9781439816127 $69.95 www.crcpress.com
Science and Technology of Organic Farming is an in-depth, no-nonsense handbook for anyone
seriously interested in organic farming, covering the scientific basis for it, the technology it
requires to obtain a sufficient yield, information to counter widespread myths, and more.
Chapters thoroughly cover the foundational aspects of organic farming: composting, cover crops,
farm manures, controlling weeds/insects/disease, and more. A handful of black-and-white
illustrations enhance this excellent text highly recommended for self-study, agriculture
coursework, or personal reference among veterans in the field.
The Political Science Shelf
Courting Disaster
Marc A. Thiessen
Regnery Publishing
One Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC 20001
9781596986039, $29.95, www.regnery.com
COURTING DISASTER: HOW THE CIA KEPT AMERICA SAFE AND HOW BARACK
OBAMA IS INVITING THE NEXT ATTACK comes from a former Bush administration Senior
staff members who defends the CIA and warns of dangers ahead. He focuses on how the CIA
programs were effective, supports interrogation techniques that ultimately saved many lives, and
provides evidence to prove the CIA's tactics were lawfully and morally just as well. President
Obama dismantled the CIA's interrogation program, and this makes a case for how national
security has been degraded, as a result. Political collections will find this an intriguing
argument.
Reappraising the Right
George H. Nash
ISI Books
3901 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE 19807-1938
9781935191650, $27.95, www.isibooks.org
REAPPRAISING THE RIGHT: THE PAST AND FUTURE OF AMERICAN
CONSERVATISM considers whether real conservatism is dead, and comes from a historian of
American conservatism who examines the new issues directing the modern Conservative
movement. Over thirty years of study lends to a consideration of various conservative politicians
and considering perspectives on Roosevelt, Hoover and more, considering the past and future of
the movement. Highly recommended!
Political Writings, 1953-1993
Maurice Blanchot
Translated with introduction by Zakir Paul
Fordham University Press
2546 Belmont Avenue, University Box L, Bronx, NY 10458-5172
9780823229987 $28.00 www.fordhampress.com
Skillfully translated from the original French by Zakir Paul, Maurice Blanchot's Political
Writings, 1953-1993 is an anthology of philosopher Maurice Blanchot's political writings - many
of which were written anonymously and signed collectively, in response to current events.
Individual topics include the right to insubordination during the French-Algerian War, the
creation of the Berlin Wall, repression in Eastern Europe, and personal insights concerning the
ideas of Heidegger, Levinas, Robart Antelme, and more. The writings are scholarly, measured,
and serious in tone, even though Blanchot himself was never an academic and published much of
his life's work in periodicals. An insightful window into the politics of France in the decades
after the Second World War, Political Writings 1953-1993 is a welcome addition to political
science shelves and highly recommended for college library collections. "There is no good
nationalism. Nationalism always tends to assimilate and unify everything, all values; that is why
it ends up being exclusive and fundamentalist, which is to say, the only value."
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
2013: Raising the Earth to the Next Vibration
Richard Grossinger
North Atlantic Books
Box 12327, Berkeley, CA 94712
9781556438783, $16.95, www.northatlanticbooks.com
2013: Raising the Earth to the Next Vibration comes from a spiritual writer gifted with a range of
knowledge and insights into planes of consciousness and psychic opportunities to be found in
failure. From different vibrations that will affect Earth in the future to the coming 2013 changes,
this provides an outstanding spiritual survey for any New Age collection!
Awakening to the Spirit World
Sandra Ingerman & Hank Wesselman
Publicity Department
Sounds True
413 South Arthur Avenue, Louisville, CO 80027
9781591797500 $19.95 www.soundstrue.com 1-800-333-9185
Understanding the world around you is to see unhindered. "Awakening to the Spirit World: The
Shamanic Path of Direct Revelation" discusses Shamanism and the shamanic elements that lie
within us all. With chapters on ritual, artistic vision, traditional wisdom, community, and more,
the authors seek to give readers a more complete understanding of modern Shamanism. With CD
of meditation music and the like, "Awakening the Spirit World" is recommended for those who
want to understand Shamanism.
Haunted Wisconsin: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Badger State
Linda S. Godfrey
Stackpole Books
5067 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-6921
9780811736367 $10.95 www.stackpolebooks.com 1-800-732-3669
Haunted Wisconsin: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Badger State lives up to its title with
a cornucopia of Wisconsin's paranormal legends, from the witches of the Wisconsin Dells to
spirits haunting the State Capitol, Rocky the Rock Lake Monster, to stories of space aliens (with
an affection for pancakes!) and the ghost of the murderous gangster John Dillinger. These
exciting ghost stories are perfect for campfire reading, enhancing scary Halloween parties, or
simply sending shivers down one's spine anytime. Highly recommended!
The Buddhist Studies Shelf
Enough!
Chonyi Taylor
Snow Lion Publications
PO Box 6483, Ithaca, NY 14851
9781559393447, $16.95, www.snowlionpub.com
Addictions are hard to break; it's part of the definition. "Enough!: A Buddhist Approach to
Finding Release from Addictive Patterns" is a Buddhist approach designed to help readers find
their own break from their addictions and help others break theirs through the principles of
Buddhism, with its emphasis on moderation and balance in life. Blending enlightenment and
other ideas, "Enough!" is a fine and inspirational read that shouldn't be overlooked.
Essential Buddhism
Diane Morgan
Praeger Publishers
c/o ABC-CLIO
Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
www.abc-clio.com
9780313384523, $44.95, www.amazon.com
Buddhism is one of the world's great faiths. Here in the United States there are an estimated 2.4
millions Buddhists. "Essential Buddhism: A Comprehensive Guide to Belief and Practice" by
Diane Morgan (Adjunct Professor of Religion and Philosophy, Wilson College, Chambersburg,
Pennsylvania) is a 245-page compendium providing an informed and informative introduction to
the manifold aspects of Buddhist philosophy, beliefs, practices, traditions, and writings.
Appropriate for both students and non-specialist general readers with an interest in Buddhism,
"Essential Buddhism" provides a biography of the Buddha, as well as covering such issues as
Buddhist metaphysics, ethics, the Tantra, Zen, and so much more. Enhanced with both
illustrative stories and koans, all the diverse traditions within Buddhism are identified, making
"Essential Buddhism: A Comprehensive Guide to Belief and Practice" a core addition to
personal, school, and community library Buddhist Studies instructional reference collections and
supplemental reading lists.
The Flower of Chinese Buddhism
Daisaku Ikeda, author
Burton Watson, translator
Middleway Press
606 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401
9780977924547 $14.95 www.middlewaypress.com
Part of the Soka Gakkai History of Buddhism series, The Flower of Chinese Buddhism
chronicles the history of how Buddhism came to China, brought by traders and monks via the
silk road, and how distinct Chinese schools of Buddhist thought came to be established
(including the Tiantai school, which would later have a profound impact in Japan). Chapters
further follow how Buddhism declined in China after brutal persecution during the tenth century,
the deeds of notable Chinese Buddhist leaders of history, and the role of Buddhism in Chinese
society. An excellent, carefully researched chronicle, "The Flower of Chinese Buddhism" is a
must-have for Buddhist studies shelves. Also highly recommended are the other volumes in the
series, "The Living Buddha: An Interpretive Biography" (9780977924523, $14.95) and
"Buddhism: The First Millennium" (9780977924530, $14.95).
The Buddhist Path: A Practical Guide from the Nyingma Tradition of Tibetan Buddhist
Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche & Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
Snow Lion Publications
PO Box 6483, Ithaca, NY 14851
9781559393553 $15.95 www.SnowLionPub.com 1-800-950-0313
Written by the founders and directors of the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center (a worldwide
Buddhist meditation and study network), The Buddhist Path: A Practical Guide from the
Nyingma Tradition of Tibetan Buddhist explains how to cultivate intellect, understanding, and
compassion in oneself in order to bring out one's true nature, in accordance with the Tibetan
Buddhist Nyingma ("ancient") tradition. The Buddhist Path teaches readers methods for
meditation including tantric techniques of visualization, mantra, and formless meditation, as well
as explaining how the mind functions and describing primordial human nature. Accessible to
readers of all backgrounds, The Buddhist Path is an excellent introduction to Tibetan Buddhist
practice, whether for practitioners, potential practitioners, or researchers of the Nyingma
tradition. Highly recommended especially for Buddhist studies shelves.
The Native American Shelf
Trickster
Matt Dembicki, editor
Fulcrum Publishing
4690 Table Mountain Drive, Suite 100, Golden, CO 80403
9781555917241, $22.95, www.fulcrum-books.com
"Trickster: A Graphic Collection of Native American Tales" is a sequential, illustrated selection
of Native American trickster tales from a variety of authentic voices and artists. Presenting the
artistic and storytelling offerings of more than 26 artists/authors of different Native American
backgrounds, "Trickster" is a vivid glimpse of the rich traditions still present and accessible to
modern memory in Native American oral/historical traditions. Just paging through "Trickster" is
sure to intrigue the most casual observer, for its vibrant colors and illustrations leap out from the
page. "Trickster" is an adult/young adult serious comic book collection with a mission to inform
and educate all who are interested in the vast, diverse Native American heritage that precedes
discovery and colonization. Come meet an ancient god, the trickster takes many forms.
One Nation One Year
Doug James, photographer
Karyth Becenti, text author
Rio Grande Books
925 Salamanca NW, Los Ranchos, NM 87107
9781890689995, $24.99, www.nmsantos.com
"One Nation One Year: A Navajo Photographer's 365-day Journey into a World of Discovery,
Life and Hope" is a photographic odyssey through far-flung parts of the Navajo nation by a
talented Navajo photographer with a clear connection to the beauty of daily events in this varied
setting. Traveling over dirt roads by truck, horseback, even on foot, Don James documents
exciting and artistically challenging events involving rodeos, sports, traditions, people, and
celebrations. From July 9, 2009, when a young woman plants corn and earns money in a summer
job to buy herself an ipod, to January 19, 2009, where Joe Vandever, Sr., famed Navajo Code
interpreter from WW II is pictured, the emphasis in "One Nation One Year" is on the lives and
deeds of the Navajo people. There are also spectacular shots of great scenic drama woven
throughout. "One Nation One Year" is a great gift of sharing to cross cultural and distance
divides, presented with exquisite sensitivity and vision.
The Story of the American Indian
Sydney E. Fletcher, author/illustrator
Craig R. Smith, editor
Aubrey Wells, assistant illustrator
Axios Press
P.O. Box 118, Mt. Jackson, VA 22842
9781604190328, $18.00, www.AxiosPress.com
Initially published in 1954 by Grosset & Dunlap, "The Story of the American Indian" is a young
readers' classic compendium or mini-encyclopedia to the main representatives of American
Indian tribes and nations that existed previous to 1492. filled with detailed drawings and
illustrations partially supplemented or completed by Aubrey Wells after the death of the original
author/illustrator, "The Story of the American Indian" presents background information on
Mayans, Pueblos and cliff-dwellers, Mound Builders, Iroquois, Lakota and other Plains Indian
nations, Cherokee, Paiute and other Seed-Gatherers, Northwest Fishermen nations including
Haida, Eskimos, Navajo, and other Indian American nations and tribes. In addition to general
information about survival practices, hunting, gathering, agriculture, and social customs of the
various specific groups, "The Story of the American Indian" has 21 brief biographic profiles of
famous Indian Americans listed chronologically from Pocahontas, Powhatan (1595-1617),
through Washakie, Shoshoni (1804-1900). More recent famous Indians mentioned include Allie
Reynolds (Creeek Yankee pitcher), Jim Thorpe (Sauk Fox great athlete), Will Rogers (part
Cherokee humorist), Marjorie and Maria Tallchief (Osage, ballet dancers), Charles Eastman,
D'Arcy McNickle, and Maria Martinez. Ideally presented as a resource for teen readers age
12-18, "The Story of the American Indian" is a practical collection of lore and information about
many of the best known American Indian nations/tribes. Due to the vast amount of current
material available on the general topic, use of 'the Story of the American Indian" should be
supplemented with more recent publications for any serious or comprehensive research.
However, it continues a classic and valuable contribution to the field of study of American Indian
history.
Cave Rock
Matthew S. Makley and Michael J. Makley
University of Nevada Press
Mail Stop 0166, Reno, NV, 89557-0166
9780874178272 $24.95 www.unpress.nevada.edu
Matthew S. Makley (Assistant Professor of History, Metropolitan State College in Denver) and
Michael J. Makley present Cave Rock: Climbers, Courts, and a Washoe Indian Sacred Place, the
chronicle of a recent, drawn-out dispute between the small Nevada tribe of the Washoe Indians
and athletes backed by influential corporations, over the destiny of Cave Rock. The Washoe
consider Cave Rock to be a sacred place; yet athletes and corporations sought to transform it into
a world-class rock-climbing site. Their legal battle culminated in an unprecedented 2007 ruling
blocking sport climbing on Cave Rock. A handful of black-and-white photographs illustrate this
thoughtful, evenhanded accounting of a groundbreaking court case.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
The Mind of the Mourner
Joel B. Wolowelsky
OU Press
c/o KTAV
930 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
9781602801592, $15.95, www.ktav.com
Every culture faces death differently, and Jews are no different. "The Mind of the Mourner:
Individual and Community in Jewish Mourning" discusses the Jewish mindset surrounding death
and mourning. An event that is faced by both the individual and the community, it discusses the
trait with a psychological mindset, as well as a traditional and ritual one. For those with an
interest in the many cultures of death throughout the world or are just studying Judaism in
general, "The Mind of the Mourner" proves to be an intriguing and fascinating read.
Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices
Jewish Publication Society
Elliot N. Dorff & Danya Ruttenberg, editors
2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
9780827609068, $16.00, www.jewishpub.org
Security and safety is more important than ever in today's world. "Jewish Choices, Jewish
Voices: War and National Security" looks into the Jewish opinion on one of today's' most
important and vital topics. Voices from rabbis, activists, and scholars look at the importance of
the Jewish faith in beliefs and understanding in these important aspects of today's world which
leaves many questions for all Americans. "Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices: War and National
Security" is a must for those trying to understand the Jewish opinion in today's society.
New Essays in American Jewish History
Pamela S. Nadell, Jonathan D. Sarna & Lance J. Sussman, editors
KTAV Publishing House
930 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306-6316
9781602801486 $49.50 www.ktav.com
Published in commemoration with the sixtieth anniversary of the founding of the American
Jewish Archives, New Essays in American Jewish History offers twenty-two scholarly articles,
recently written by a diversity of learned authors. Individual essays include "The Democratization
of American Judaism", "Rethinking the History of Nonobservance as an American Orthodox
Jewish Lifestyle", "The Postwar Pursuit of American Jewish History and the Memory of the
Holocaust", "Telling the American Story: Yiddish and the Narratives of Children of Immigrants",
and many more. Extensive notes and an index round out this worthy contribution to Judaic
Studies shelves, highly recommended especially for college library collections.
The Photography Shelf
Glacier Album
Michael J. Ober
Riverbend Publishing
PO Box 5833, Helena, MT 59604
9781606390085 $14.95 www.riverbendpublishing.com
The cold does not counter the innate beauty. "Glacier Album: Historic Photographs of Glacier
National Park" is a collection of back and white photograph of this wonderful national park in
Montana, focusing on its early days in the post war-boom where automobile travel came into
major prominence. Displaying the sights of the area, and offering historical context, "Glacier
Album" is an intriguing take and a solidly recommended pick for any lover of nature and
historical photography.
Full Bleed: New York City Skateboard Photography
Alex Corporan, Andre Razo and Ivory Serra
Vice Books
c/o Power House Books
37 Main St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
9781576875391, $35.00, www.PowerHouseBooks.com
Full Bleed: New York City Skateboard Photography offers a powerful visual journey through
over thirty years of skateboarding in New York, featuring a range of full color photos by New
York photographers as it captures the urban skateboard phenomenon in motion. Any collection
where urban culture and skateboarding are of interest will relish this presentation!
Rocky Nook
26 West Mission Street, Suite 3, Santa Barbara, CA 93102
www.rockynook.com
Jack Howard's PRACTICAL HDRI: HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE IMAGING USING PHOTOSHOP CS5 AND OTHER TOOLS (9781933952635, $34.95) provides a fine survey by a pro photographer who offers
tips updated for 2010 in a highly recommended second edition. The entire HDR process from
picture to print, plus processing for web applications, is fully illustrated with step-by-step
tutorials packed with color screen shots throughout. No serious photography library should be
without this! Also recommended as an ongoing pick is Stephen Laskevitch's PHOTOSHOP CS5
AND LIGHTROOM 3 (9781933952673, $39.95), a fine basic guide to novices new to
Photoshop and Lightroom. Step-by-step instructions come from the author's background as a
teacher and photographer and offer keys to using the latest version of Photoshop and Camera
Raw, Lightroom and Bridge. Color examples pack nearly every page. Darrell Young's
MASTERING THE NIKON D3000 (9781933952598, $34.95) offers a fine guide for any owner
of the budget Nikon digital camera. It considers all the buttons, options, and personal
recommendations on how and where to use each advanced function, assuming no prior
knowledge in digital technology as it explores photo basics.
Apple Aperture 3
Ken McMahon & Nik Rawlinson
Focal Press
30 Corporate Drive #400, Burlington, MA 01803
9780240521787, $39.95, www.focalpress.com
Apple Aperture 3 provides an excellent survey of how to use Apple's photo management package
to produce superior images. Aperture 3 tips include how to protect images, use Presets and the
new Curves tool, and how to blend Aperture 3 with other programs. Digital photographers will
relish instructions which use projects for examples, from exporting images to slideshows or the
Web to creating an oversized photo book.
Castles of New York
Scott Ian Barry
SUNY Press
PO Box 960, Herndon, VA 20172-0960
9781438433974, $29.95, www.amazon.com
You don't have to go through Europe to experience the majesty of castles. "Castles of New York"
delves into the castles one can find in the very united states, as photographer Scott Ian Barry
gives readers a taste of these stone structures that sit throughout New York and its neighboring
regions. Presented in full color and accompanied by a great array of history along side it, "Castles
of New York" is a gorgeous coffee table book for any castle lover.
Inside the Egyptian Museum with Zahi Hawass
Zahi Hawass
The American University in Cairo Press
c/o International Publishers Marketing
22841 Quicksilver Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
9789774163647, $49.95
Few ancient cultures have captivated the imagination as much as the Egyptians have. "Inside the Egyptian Museum with Zahi Hawass" is a photography collection taking readers on a full color journey through the Egyptian Museum in its home country of Egypt. Zahi Hawass, along with the rich and detailed full color photographs of Sandro Vannini, provides a beautiful exploration of what the museum has to offer, explaining some of the history behind many artifacts. A perfect gift for the Egyptophile or just an excellent coffee table book, "Inside the Egyptian Museum with Zahi Hawass" is an excellent pick that should not be missed.
Then & Now: The Bronx
Kathleen A. McAuley and Gary Hermalyn
Arcadia Publishing
420 Wando Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
9780738573151 $21.99 www.arcadiapublishing.com
Part of Arcadia Publishing's excellent "Then & Now" series, Then & Now: The Bronx is a
showcase of vintage, black-and-white photographs capturing history, flavor and character of one
of New York's most well-known boroughs, named after the nearby Bronx River. Each image is
accompanied by a detailed caption that adds context and insight to the memorable photograph
itself. Most of the images in "Then & Now: The Bronx" were taken during the first two-thirds of
the twentieth century; all reveal a telltale glimpse of America's vibrant past. Highly
recommended. "An aerial photograph of the Freedomland Amusement Park site shows the
property contoured into the shape of the continental United States. Although the amusement park
lasted a brief time - ground-breaking took place in 1959, it declared bankruptcy in September
1964, and was torn down early 1965 - Freedomland holds some very fond memories for many
New York-area baby boomers. The location of the park is now occupied by Co-op City and the
Bay Plaza Shopping Center."
The Genealogy Shelf
Barksdale Chronicles in America, Volume 1
Robert Groves
Author House
1663 Liberty Drive, Suite 200, Bloomington, IN 47403-5161
9781452059969 $15.99 www.authorhouse.com
Barksdale Chronicles in America, Volume 1: The Stories of John Hickerson and Hickerson
Barksdale is a simple, straightforward genealogical chronicle of the history of the Barksdale
family in the early New World. Passages are brief, drawing upon data from censuses and other
records to summarize the births, deaths, marriages, and other highlights of individual members'
lives - often within the length of just a few sentences. The result is a composite picture of how a
family lived, loved, and changed over time - from surviving through agriculture to embarking on
new lives in merchandising and manufacturing, to playing key roles in shaping their local
communities. An excellent, businesslike family chronicle and genealogical reference.
The Comix/Graphic Novel Shelf
Warlord of Io
James Turner
SLG Publishing
577 South Market St., San Jose, CA 95113
9781593621957 $14.95 www.slgcomic.com
Warlord of Io is an engaging, science fiction graphic novel with appeal for readers of all ages and
backgrounds. The young prince Zing is slated to inherit the gigantic space empire of Io, but he
prefers playing video games to being responsible for billions of subjects! When Emperor Zoz
retires, Zing struggles with instigating drastic social reforms (mostly to impress his friend Moxy
Comet!) and is served a military coup for his trouble. Does Zing have the potential to be a great
warlord and leader of people? Or is he capable of becoming an ever greater type of ruler? Or will
the mess of galactic politics ultimately drown him? The slick, cartoony, black-and-white artwork
has a strong, futuristic feel to it and brings this ultimate ruler's coming-of-age narrative to life.
The result is a real treat, highly recommended for sci-fi fans.
The Cookbook Shelf
Best of the Best from the Pacific Rim
Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley
Quail Ridge Press
PO Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043
9781934193464 $16.95 www.quailridge.com
Featuring a plastic comb binding so that it can lay flat on the table for easy reference, Best of the
Best from the Pacific Rim is a collection of popularly beloved recipes from the best cookbooks
of the Pacific states of America: Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, and Hawaii. From
Dungeness Crab Puffs to Blue Cheese-Pear Salad with Hazelnuts to Broccoli Salmon Quiche,
Crab or Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms, Blueberry-Raspberry Upside-Down Cake and more, Best of
the Best from the Pacific Rim lives up to its title with a wealth of savory, flavorful delights. A
supplementary list of contributing cookbooks and an index round out this mouth-watering
compilation perfect for anyone interested in serving up a taste of the Pacific Rim.
Semi-Homemade Grilling 2
Sandra Lee
Meredith Books
1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-3023
9780696238284, $19.95, www.semihomemade.com
SEMI-HOMEMADE GRILLING 2 offers wonderful recipes that taste as though they are made
from scratch. From grilling and barbecue parties to special side dishes, this is packed with
innovative, easy dishes and color photos throughout, making for an inspiring survey perfect for
summer and fall entertaining and any general lending library seeking quick dishes with
embellishments.
Gems of Gluten-Free Baking
Wendy Turnbull
Whitecap
351 Lynn Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7J 2C4
9781770500181, $29.95, www.whitecap.ca
Gems of Gluten-Free Baking provides a fine assortment of breads and gluten-free treats everyone
can enjoy, telling how to create your own GEMS flour, and how to reduce fat, calories and sugar
in recipes. From quick breads and muffins to cookies and pies, this comes from an author
diagnosed with Celiac Disease over thirty years ago - who wanted good baked goods to fit her
diet. Health AND general lending libraries must have this!
Sweet Carolina
Foy Allen Edelman
The University of North Carolina Press
116 S. Boundary St., Chapel Hill, NC 27514-3808
9780807832943, $25.00, www.uncpress.unc.edu
A sweet tooth is something universal around the country. "Sweet Carolina: Favorite Desserts and
Candies form the Old North State" is a guide to the many treats that North Carolina has
developed throughout its history and has made uniquely its own. With twists on vanilla ice
cream, original dishes like nutty fingers and chocolate gravy, "Sweet Carolina" is an intriguing
collection that shouldn't be overlooked for anyone longing for a bit of Carolina for their
cravings.
Houston Classic Desserts
Erin Hicks Miller
Pelican
1000 Burmaster Street, Gretna, LO 70053
9781589808362, $16.95, www.pelicanpub.com
Creativity knows no ends, and this holds true with desert as well. "Houston Classic Desserts: Recipes from Favorite Restaurants" is a guide who want a taste of Houston's finest restaurants at dessert time no matter where they are in the world. Drawn from the top rated restaurants and their top rated dishes, a fine assortment of deserts ranging from cakes, pudding, pies, and candy, and other delectable entrees are available for purchase and consumption. From fresh takes on traditional dishes from White Chocolate Bread Pudding, to completely original Kourambiedes, "Houston Classic Deserts" is a fine resource for any who want a more complete appreciation of the dessert.
The Pot and How to Use It
Roger Ebert
Andrews McMeel publishing
1130 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64106
9780740791420, $14.99, www.andrewsmcmeel.com
Who could have guessed that film critic Roger Ebert has turned the rice cooker into a powerful cooking tool? "The Pot and How to Use It: The Mystery and Romance of the Rice Cooker" is a cookbook by Roger Ebert, as he gives readers a guide to the rice cooker and how to use it to the fullest as a tool for greater health. With plenty of recipes and verbals sparring with people he's encountered online on the subject of cooking, "The Pot and How to Use It" is an entertaining useful read about the lesser known of Ebert's favorite things: his rice cooker.
Simply Lebanese
Lha'am Atalla
Garnet
c/o International Publishers Marketing
PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
1859641350, $39.95, www.garnetpublishing.co.uk
It features unique flavors with little else like it in the world. "Simply Lebanese" is a guide to
Lebanese cooking and the finer details of the style, to help readers prepare authentic Lebanese
food in their own home. With a glossary defining traditional Lebanese ingredients, and plenty of
recipes for many occasions, readers will see Lebanese takes on tomato soup, salads, as well as
original dishes such as Kibbeh makleih, and more. "Simply Lebanese" is a top pick for any
international cookbook collection.
Fix with a Mix Desserts
Betty Crocker
Wiley
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
9780470617991, $19.95, www.wileyptnews.com
Sure, the mix itself will come out delicious, but a little creativity can turn good into wonderful.
"Fix with a Mix Desserts: 100 Sensational Sweets Made Easy with a Mix" is a guide to turning
plain cookie, brownie, cake, and other pastry mixes into something greater and more creative.
The Betty Crocker labs encourage using their mixes to make more than the ordinary, with ideas
for desserts such as Candy-Topped Blossom cookies, midnight molten brownie, peanutty granola
cookies, and more, along with the added value of coupons, "Fix with a Mix Desserts" is a must
for those who want something special but aren't rolling in extra time.
The Meat Lover's Meatless Cookbook
Kim O' Donnel
DaCapo Press
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
9780738214016, $18.95, www.dacapopress.com
Faking it can be just as good as the real thing. "The Meat Lover's Meatless Cookbook:
Vegetarian Recipes Carnivores Will Devour" is a guide to those who can't get enough of meat,
but want to cut down on it all the same. Giving readers plenty of alternatives of what to sue for
substitutes to match or even sometimes surpass meat, she gives advice on everything from rice
dishes to vegetarian barbeque, and even plenty of recipes that don't involve emulating meat, but
being great all their own. "The Meat Lover's Meatless Cookbook" is an original concept that will
help many carnivores help curb their habit.
The Book of Tapas
Simone & Ines Ortega
Phaidon
180 Varic Street, Fourteenth Floor, New York, NY 10014
9780714856131, $39.95, www.phaidon.com
Something light doesn't have to mean something simple. "The Book of Tapas" is a guide to the
wide array of Spanish tapas, or for the not Spanish inclined, appetizers and snacks. With 250
recipes making the most complex of recipes simple to make and easy to embrace for any level of
cook, these tapas range from recipes for the herbivore, carnivore, or omnivore, hot and cold
dishes, and so much more. With recipes like simple fired squid, Fisherman's rice, picadillos, and
more, and enhanced with full color photographs, "The Book of Tapas" is a must for anyone who
wants a bit of Spanish cooking in their life.
Asian Fusion
Chat Mingkwan
The Book Publishing Company
PO Box 99, Summertown, TN 38483
9781570672316 $14.95 www.thefarm.org/businesses/bpc.html 1-800-695-2241
Asian Fusion: A Culinary Odyssey of Vegan Recipes lives up to its title by offering a wealth of
delicious vegan recipes from a diversity of Asian cultures. Individual dishes hail from Japan,
Korea, China, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, Indonesia, Laos, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and more
exotic locales. From "Braised Pears in Sweet Wine", "Spicy Fruit Salad", and "Marinated
Lemongrass Tofu" to "Celebratory Golden Rice" and "Mushrooms in Tamarind Sauce", Asian
Fusion is a delectable tour de force of healthful tastes from the East. A handful of color
photographs illustrate this welcome addition to vegan cookbook collections.
Table For One
Camille Funk
Bonneville Books
c/o Cedar Fort, Inc.
2373 West 700 South, Springville, Utah 84663
www.cedarfort.com
9781599554327, $16.99, www.amazon.com
When there is only yourself to cook for, it's all too easy to fall into a habit of fast food take out
alternating with microwaved fare. Now there's a much healthier (and delicious) alternative for
single people -- Camille Funk's "Table For One", a very nicely illustrated, 224-page compendium
of thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes for 'perfectly portioned meals' for a solo diner. From
soups and salads; to poultry, beef, and seafood entrees; to all manner of side dishes; to a roster of
truly impressive desserts, "Table For One" features easy to follow, step-by-step instructions for
turning basic ingredients into elegant dining experiences. Enhanced with both an Ingredient
Index and an Alphabetical Index, "Tale For One" is especially recommended for personal and
community library cookbook collections.
Fruitcake
Marie Rudisill
University of North Carolina Press
116 South Boundary Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-3808
www.uncpress.unc.edu
9780807899304, $15.00, www.amazon.com
Despite its honorable origins in this country, beginning with our colonial forebears, the fruitcake
has become an underappreciated culinary joke. That's why Marie Rudisill's "Fruitcake: Heirloom
Recipes And Memories Of Truman Copte And Cousin Sook" is such a welcome little volume.
"Fruitcake" is an 80-page compendium of the history of the fruitcake followed by some rather
impressive 19th century fruitcake recipes taken from a family farm journal. Showcasing
twenty-three fruitcake recipes with their thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly', step-by-step
instructions, Marie Rudisill has elevated the fruitcake back into its rightful place as an American
culinary icon appropriate for anytime of the year.
Teen Cuisine
Matthew Locricchio
Marshall Cavendish Corporation
99 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591
www.marshallcavendish.us
9780761457152, $22.95, www.amazon.com
Along with being able to read and write, one of the truly life-long skills children can be equipped
with is the ability to cook. All to often adolescence is a time of fast-food take-out alternating with
microwave fare. What is needed is something to engage teens with the sense of accomplishment
that comes from making a meal with their own hands that will be as delicious as it is nutritious.
That's where Matthew Locricchio's "Teen Cuisine" comes in. This superbly illustrated 207-page
compendium is an instructive collection of 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes of dishes that will
appeal to even the most discriminating appetites. From breakfast items like a Fresh Fruit
Tostados; to snacks such as a Yogurt and Cucumber Dip; to a variety of 'Celebrity Soups'
including New Gazpacho with Chipotle Almond Cream; to salads and dressings such as Chicken
Salad with Green Goddess Dressing; to sandwiches and burgers where 'Not-an-Ordinary Grilled
Cheese Sandwich' truly lives up to its name!; to pizzas, side dishes, entrees, and desserts, "Teen
Cuisine" offers something for every meal time occasion. Enhanced with the inclusion of a list of
kitchen pantry essentials, a metric conversion chart, and an illustrated list of kitchen equipment
and utensils, "Teen Cuisine" is a welcome and enthusiastically recommended addition to family,
school, and community library Cookbook collections.
Los Angeles Classic Desserts
Grace Bauer
Pelican Publishing Company
1000 Burmaster Street, Gretna, LA 70053-2246
www.pelicanpub.com
9781589807815, $16.95, www.amazon.com
Los Angeles has long been a leader in American haute cuisine. In "Los Angeles Classic
Desserts", cookbook author Grace Bauer has compiled spectacular recipes from L.A.'s premier
restaurants. Superbly enhanced with full color photography by Allison Meyerson, the recipes
range from cakes, torts, custards, and puddings, to pies, cheesecakes, cookies, and fruits. Of
special note is the section on pie crust, mint tea, and sauces. "Los Angeles Classic Desserts" will
enable even the most novice of kitchen cooks to turn out truly elegant dishes like Ciudad's 'Tres
Leches Cake'; Il Cielo's 'Panna Cotta with Rose Petals'; or Comme Ca's 'Brioche Bread Pudding'.
Inspired, inspiring, and a culinary tour-de-force, "Los Angeles Classic Desserts" is
enthusiastically recommended for both personal and community library cookbook
collections!
Cooking with Chef Silvio
Silvio Suppa with Anthony V. Riccio
Excelsior Editions
c/o State University of New York Press
State University Plaza, Albany, NY 12246-0001
9781438433639 $24.95 www.sunypress.edu 1-800-666-2211
Cooking with Chef Silvio: Stories and Authentic Recipes from Campania is more than an Italian
cookbook- it's a coffee table amalgam of southern Italy's culinary cultural history, peppered with
delightful anecdotes as well as delectable recipes. Full-color photographs illustrate the delights
one can create, such as "Spaghetti Vesuviana", "Codfish Salad", "Ricotta Pie", "Cardilli and
Beans", and much more. Most recipes include estimated preparation time An excellent choice for
cookbook collections, Cooking with Chef Silvio features numerous family and restaurant-quality
recipes. Highly recommended.
The Gaming Shelf
Heroes of the Megaverse
Kevin Siembieda
Palladium Books
39074 Webb Court, Westland, MI 48185-7606
9781574571738, $16.95
Sometimes one setting just isn't enough for adventures. "Heroes of the Megaverse" meshes the
universes of Dimension and Minion War, creating source material for this crossover setting and
how they interact with one another. Designed to be used with any campaign and setting, "Heroes
of the Megaverse" is a must for Rifts fans or Palladium RPG fans in general, very highly
recommended.
Masters of Technique
Howard Goldowsky
Mongoose Press
1005 Boylston Street, Suite 324, Newton Highlands, MA 02461
9780979148262, $24.95, www.mongoosepress.com
The game of chess is an allegory for many things. "Masters of Technique" is a collection of
fiction centered on the game of chess, a centuries old game that is played around the world. The
iconic game is used as a centerpiece as many writers provide insight into the game of Chess
itself, the people who play it, and the world in general. For anyone who is a fan of the game, and
a fan of short fiction, "Masters of Technique" is the ideal read for them, and any short fiction
reader.
Checkmate Tactics
Garry Kasparov
Everyman Chess
c/o Globe Pequot Press
246 Goose Lane, PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437-0480
9781857446265, $16.95, www.everymanchess.com
If you're going to learn anything, you may as well learn from the best. "Checkmate Tactics" is a
Chess tactics guide from world renown player Garry Kasparov as he encourages readers with his
own blend of tactics and tips, outlining common strategies and how to foil them, as well as
offering plenty of counters to the counters. With plenty of puzzles and drills to help a chess
player take themselves to the next level, "Checkmate Tactics" is a fine read for anyone beginner
or intermediate player, who wants to hone their craft at the game.
Nunn's Chess Endings: Volume 2
John Nunn
Gambit Books
www.gambitbooks.com
info@gambitbooks.com
9781906454234, $29.95, www.amazon.com
Drawing upon John Nunn's experience and expertise as an international chess grandmaster, "Nunn's Chess Endings: Volume 2" has as its particular focus rook end games. Covering every aspect of rooks and minor pieces in strategic end game play, Nunn clearly and deftly identifies motifs often encountered in over-the-board play; thematically relevant tactical elements; and articulate commentary on the ideas that serve as the foundation for complex analysis of end game tactics and strategies, making this 336-page compendium a highly prized, 'player friendly', instructional reference with enormous and enduring practical value for novice and experienced players alike. Simply stated, no personal, professional, academic, or community library chess reference collection can be considered comprehensive without the inclusion of "Nunn's Chess Endings: Volume 2".
Elements of Chess Strategy
Alexei Kosikov
Gambit Books
info@gambitbooks.com
9781906454241 $22.95 www.gambitbooks.com
Ukraine chess master and chess trainer Alexei Kosikov presents Elements of Chess Strategy, a
step-by-step guidebook and teaching tool for executing one's strategy, while remaining aware that
one's opponent will be taking countermeasures. The STEPS algorithm, one of Kosikov's most
effective methods, is explained at length in practical terms. A wealth of sample games dissected
move by move help to illustrate key principles in this excellent self-study guide for intermediate
to advanced chess players striving to improve their game.
The American History Shelf
Beyond Mount Rushmore
Mary A. Kopco, editor
South Dakota State Historical Society Press
900 Governors Drive, Pierre, SC 57501-2217
9780982274965 $19.95 www.sdshspress.com
Beyond Mount Rushmore is an anthology of essays by a diversity of learned authors about
famous historical personages of the Black Hills. From great musicians, to influential members of
the local Chinese population, to the story of a Civilian Conservation Corps worker, to the
testimony of the first African-American woman to settle in the Hills, Beyond Mount Rushmore
offers an eclectic and cosmopolitan array of viewpoints. An excellent historical primary source,
Beyond Mount Rushmore is especially recommended to any historian or layperson who wants to
learn more about the Black Hills and the people who lived there from the mid-1870s to the late
twentieth century.
The Sweetness of Freedom
Stephen Garr Ostrander
Martha Aladjem Bloomfield
Michigan State University Press
Manly Miles Building, Suite 25, 1405 South Harrison Road
East Lansing, MI 48823-5245
9780870139772 $29.95 www.msupress.msu.edu
Historian Stephen Garr Ostrander and museum curator Martha Aladjem Bloomfield present The
Sweetness of Freedom: Stories of Immigrants, an anthology of firsthand testimonies of adapting
to life in America by immigrants hailing from all over the world. People from Finland, the
Netherlands, Korea, Iraq, Lebanon, Tanzania and more tell their stories - some of escaping from
persecution, some of the drive to find the American dream, and some of just struggling to get by
day by day. A handful of black-and-white photographs illustrates this compelling testimony of
true-life stories, sure to engage and enrich readers of all backgrounds as well as offer an
invaluable primary source to historians.
Alluring New Mexico
Marta Weigle
Museum of New Mexico Press
PO Box 2087, Santa Fe, NM 87504
9780890135747, $29.95
New Mexico has had a unique history all its own throughout its one hundred and thirty year
existence. "Alluring New Mexico: Engineered Enchantment 1821-2001" looks at a majority of
this history reaching from the state's creation as a territory, it has had many names and
attractions. From holding many artists and outlaws within its borders to the obsession with Area
51 and Roswell, Marta Weigle gives readers an appreciation for the unique history that New
Mexico carries. "Alluring New Mexico" is a fine read and a top pick for any with curiosities
about this state of many identities.
Nevada
Hal K. Rothman
University of Nevada Press
Mail Stop 0166, Reno, NV, 89557-0166
9780874178265 $21.95 www.unpress.nevada.edu
Distinguished Professor of History Hal K. Rothman (1958-2007) presents Nevada: The Making
of Modern Nevada, a solid historical chronicle of the Silver State from hostile desert territory to
iconic postmodern presence. Chapters examine the factors that shaped the history and character
of the state, including the role of the federal government in controlling Nevada's public lands, the
social, economic, and political conflict between Nevada's rural population and its burgeoning
urban hubs, the drastic changes that took place during the demands of World War II, the social
liberalism that took hold in the parts of Nevada where prostitution became legalized, and more.
Nevada: The Making of Modern Nevada is a worthy addition to American and state history
shelves, highly recommended especially for public and college library collections.
Boneyards
Richard Bak
Wayne State University Press
4809 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201-1309
9780814333532, $34.95, www.wsupress.wsu.edu
With small space and not a lot of places to go, disposal of the dead has always been a dilemma
for Detroit. "Boneyards: Detroit Under Ground" looks at the history of the Detroit metropolitan
area and how it has dealt with and honored its dead throughout the centuries of its existence. The
history is a storied one that clashes practicality and tradition with a bit of the extreme with people
seeking to raise the dead. Major funerals have also taken place and have had a unique impact on
the culture of Detroit. "Boneyards" is an intriguing look at the story of Detroit and its dead,
making for an unusual and entertaining read.
The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf
Horror Movie Freak
Don Sumner
Krause Publications
4700 E. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
1440208247, $19.99, www.krausebooks.com
Over 130 movies and over two hundred fifty photos of movie stills and posters lend to a fine
horror film survey perfect for enthusiasts. It covers the entire genre of horror, explaining what
makes such a movie great, covering classics as well as newer films, and dividing horror into
categories from Asian horror and supernatural thriller to zombie movies. A bonus 'Night of the
Living Dead' DVD rounds out this recommendation for film collections and horror movie
fans.
Theatre Games
Adrea Gibbs
Meriwether Publishing
PO Box 7710
Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7710
9781566081740 $29.95 www.meriwether.com
Theatre Games is a collection of exercises designed to help one learn and refine acting skills on
DVD-R (requires players with DVD-R compatibility). An accompanying black-and-white
instruction booklet summarizes the rules and skills of each game, for quick and easy reference
after the video has been played. Seventeen different games/exercises are covered, including
"Emotion Tag", "Mime Alley", "Concentration", and more. For example, the "Basketball" game
to develop imagination, improvisation, and teamwork has the participants toss an imaginary ball
in the air, and coordinate consistency in the size and weight of the ball, as they dribble it and pass
it to other players in line. Theatre Games is an excellent "hands-on" practice supplement highly
recommended for drama classes, improv comedy acts, and community theatre groups.
The Parenting Shelf
Out of Harm's Way
Sandy K. Wurtele, Ph.D.
Parenting Press
P.O. Box 75267, Seattle, WA 98175
9781884734977, $9.95, www.parentingpress.com
"Out of Harm's Way: A Parent's Guide to Protecting Young Children from Sexual Abuse" is a
paperback pamphlet written specifically for parents of young children to help them provide
realistic protection and defense against sexual predators. Though this is a difficult area to
enlighten, necessary information will empower and enable parents of young children to detect
signs of the imminence of sexual abuse and allow them to take swift, preventive, protective
actions when necessary. "Out of Harm's Way" teaches parents how to recognize sexual abusers of
children, how to practice good safety habits both at home and outside, how to communicate
openly and truthfully with your child about sexuality, safety, and personal boundaries, and how
to keep their children out of harm's way. While avoiding jargon and unnecessary scare tactics,
"Out of Harm's Way" helps parents identify potential predators and also how they may begin to
groom children for their attention. Child self-protection strategies are also taught, as well as
choosing reliable adult support for child protection. Most important of all, full and open
communication between parent and child is encouraged. The concepts of parental discretion,
with regard to choices for single parent partners, and heeding one's intuition or "gut warnings"
are stressed as well. "Out of Harm's Way" is an excellent supplement to school-based personal
safety curricula for parents of young children. Also recommended by this publisher is "Where Is
My Mommy?" (9781884734465, $12.95), dealing with issues of child abandonment.
Family Child Care Curriculum
Sharon Woodward
Redleaf Press
10 Yorkton Court, St. Paul, MN 55117
9781605540122, $39.95, www.redleafpress.org
Good care does more than sustain life, it makes it flourish. "Family Child Care Curriculum:
Teaching Through Quality Care" is a guide for parents and child care specialists designed to help
the children under their watch not only be comfortable and happy, but learn and be stimulated for
higher education above and beyond just babysitting. Analyzing young development, the
importance of family, and creating a positive learning environment, Sharon Woodward promotes
over two hundred exercises to help professionals. "Family Child Care Curriculum" is a powerful
and useful resource that shouldn't be missed.
8 Strategies for Successful Step-Parenting
Nadir Baksh, Psy.D. & Laurie Murphy Ph.D.
Hohm Press
PO Box 2501, Prescott, AZ 86302
9781935387084 $14.95 www.hohmpress.com
It's one thing to have your own child; it's another to be dropped right into the job, already in
progress. "8 Strategies for Successful Step-Parenting" discusses the job of step parenting, and
how a step-parent can make a powerful difference in one's life, perhaps even more so, if they are
dedicated to being a positive figure in a child's life. With notes from real life situations, "8
Strategies for Successful Step-Parenting" is a heartily recommended read for anyone about to
take on the mantle of the step-parent.
The Active, Creative Child
Stephanie Vlahov
Hohm Press
PO Box 2501, Prescott, AZ 86302
www.hohmpress.com
9781890772475, $12.95, www.amazon.com
Parenting calls for a complex web of coping skills as children test boundaries, themselves, their
families, their teachers, and any other adult authority that affects their lives. Especially with very
active children (often diagnosed or mis-diagnosed with ADHD and similar conditions) the
balance between parental supervision enhancing or suppressing a child's potential can be
especially difficult. That's why Stephanie Vlahov's "The Active, Creative Child: Parenting in
Perpetual Motion" will prove to be so invaluable to any and all parents of exceptionally active
children of all ages and levels of development. This 105-page compendium is a thoroughly 'user
friendly' resource that will enable concerned and caring parents to develop clear ideas and useful
practices in supporting and encouraging the productive channeling of their child's energy, avoid
diminishing their child's natural curiosity and passions, refrain from over-stimulating a child's
mind and/or body, even how to select appropriate artistic activities and teachers. Thoughtful and
thought-provoking, inspired and inspiring, "The Active, Creative Child: Parenting in Perpetual
Motion" is an enthusiastically recommended read for any parent with an active child, and a core
addition to community library Parenting instructional resource collections.
The Social Issues Shelf
The Great Jihad: How Islam and the Left Sabotage America
Andrew C. McCarthy
Encounter Books
900 Broadway, Suite 601, New York NY 10003-1239
9781594033773, $27.95, www.encounterbooks.com
The Great Jihad: How Islam and the Left Sabotage America offers a survey of the threat of Islam,
which has collaborated with the American left to undermine U.S. national security and
democracy. This comes form the former federal prosecutor who convicted numerous jihadists for
waging a terrorist war: his survey offers a penetrating insight into underlying dangers of Jihad
ideology.
Illegal
Terry Green Sterling
Lyons Press
Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437
9781599218618, $16.95, www.lyonspress.com
ILLEGAL: LIFE AND DEATH IN ARIZONA'S IMMIGRATION WAR ZONE profiles the
undocumented people who live and work in Arizona - and those who persecute them. Arizona's
violent border is a busy gateway for illegal immigration in America: no state is as hostile to them
as Phoenix, yet it's home to thousands who have no civil rights. This documentation of the heart
of an immigration war makes for an involving, thought-provoking survey for any discussion on
illegal immigration and immigration and civil liberties in America.
Westview Press
2465 Central Ave, Boulder, CO 80301
www.westviewpress.com
Mark Gottdiener and Ray Hutchison's fourth updated edition of THE NEW URBAN SOCIOLOGY (9780813344256, $44.00) has been revised and updated to provide college-level students with a
fine integrated reader on race, class, gender, culture and politics in urban society. It discusses
how these relationships influence behavior, how individual choice can affect spatial
arrangements, and expands coverage of world urban centers to focus on new patterns of global
interactions. Also recommended is the fourth updated edition of Craig A. Rimmerman's THE
NEW CITIZENSHIP: UNCONVENTIONAL POLITICS, ACTIVISM, AND SERVICE
(9780813344577, $29.00), which has been updated throughout with new material on the 2008
presidential election, ACORN, and Obama's presidency. It builds on author Rimmerman's
'Dilemmas in American Politics' series and is a top pick for classroom discussion at the high
school to college level. An outstanding pick for any school collection!
Same-Sex Marriage
David E. Newton
ABC-CLIO
Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
www.abc-clio.com
9781598847079, $55.00, www.amazon.com
Same-sex marriage continues to be a hot political issue on both state and national levels.
Attitudes toward same-sex marriage are in a state of generational change, with favorable views
growing among the young, while older citizens continue to be preponderantly opposed. One of
the newest additions to the outstanding 'Contemporary World Issues' series from ABC-CLIO,
"Same-Sex Marriage: A Reference Handbook" is organized into eight major sections:
Background and History; Problems, Controversies, and Solutions; Worldwide Perspective;
Chronology; Biographical Sketches; Documents and Data; Organizations; and Resources
(including Print and Non-Print). Enhanced with the inclusion of an extensive glossary and a
comprehensive index, "Same-Sex Marriage: A Reference Handbook" is a 300-page compendium
that is ideal for both school and community library Contemporary Social Issues and Gay Studies
reference shelves and supplemental curriculum reading lists.
Human Aggression and Violence
Philip R. Shaver & Mario Mikulincer
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002
9781433808593, $79.95, www.apa.org
All animals have violent tendencies, but human violence is in a league all on its own. "Human
Aggression and Violence: Causes, Manifestations, and Consequences" takes a philosophical and
scholarly look at the practice as old as humanity itself. From what drives us to violence, cultural
factors, why some people are more violent than others, and how much failure there has been in
history to prevent and stop it. Gazing through history, Mario Mikulincer & Philip R. Shaver edit
and compile a riveting study, discussing how violence takes form, the place of genetics, the
psychology of aggression, narcissism, the impact of society, and the victims. Enhanced with
useful indexes and appendices, "Human Aggression and Violence" is a must for any psychology
or social issues community or college library collection.
The Socialist Alternative
Michael A. Lebowitz
Monthly Review Press
146 West 29th Street, Suite 6W, New York, NY 10001
9781583672143, $15.95, www.monthlyreview.org
Socialist is a term tossed about rampantly in the modern day, but what is truly a socialist? "The
Socialist Alternative: Real Human Development" is a discussion of socialism and how author
Michael Lebowitz holds that it is necessary for humanity to reach its full potential and to meet
the requirements of a good society. For those looking to understand the socialist movement and
the thought behind it, "The Socialist Alternative" may answer many questions and provide much
food for thought.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
Such is Life!
Lloyd Geering
Polebridge press
Williamette University
900 State Street, Salem, OR 97301
9781598150230, $20.00
The thinkers of the ancient world are revered for their thoughts for a reason. "Such is Life!: A
Close Encounter with Ecclesiastes" looks at the work of the Jewish sage known as the Proclaimer
and his thoughts on the world. His work, studied as the Ecclesiastes, was a work that promoted
human worth and rings very true in today's secular world where few live only for their faith.
"Such is Life!" is a fine read and a solidly recommended one.
The Pilgrim's Way to St. Patrick's Purgatory
Eileen Gardiner
Italica Press
595 Main Street, Suite 605, New York, NY 10044
9781599101675, $20.00, www.italicapress.com
The faith of the Irish Christian is deeply entrenched in their homeland. "The Pilgrim's Way to St.
Patrick's Purgatory" looks into the pilgrimage sights throughout both the Republic of Ireland and
Northern Ireland, looking at major religious sites throughout its deeply dedicated and religious
past. With paths to be traveled by any method, be it foot or car, "The Pilgrim's Way to St.
Patrick's Purgatory" is a must for anyone who wants to embrace Ireland's deep religious
heritage.
Men Of A Single Book
Mateus Soares de Azevedo
World Wisdom
1501 East Hillside Dr., Bloomington, IN 47401
www.worldwisdom.com
9781935493181, $19.95, www.amazon.com
Mateus Soares de Azevedo is a Brazilian journalist who has won awards for his work. In "Men of
a Single Book: Fundamentalism in Islam, Christianity, and Modern Thought" he focuses upon
how a passionate and emotional attachment to a particular viewpoint or perspective coupled with
the automatic dismissal of all other views or considerations has become a source of global
conflict with respect to social, political and religious issues. The result of this intolerance is
proving to be a primary source for 21st Century terrorism and violence. It has also begun to
corrupt the term 'fundamentalist' into a pejorative description that while usually applied to
religious motivations is now broadened to include secular issues as well. A 136-page
compendium of insightful, rational discourse, "Men of a Single Book: Fundamentalism in Islam,
Christianity, and Modern Thought" is compelling reading, as well as a timely and highly
recommended contribution for personal, academic, and community library Religious Studies and
Contemporary Social Studies reference collections.
The Self-Help Shelf
When You Have Outgrown Him
Dr. Kimberly Ventus-Darks
New Horizon Press
PO Box 669, Far Hills, NJ 07931
9780882823201 $14.95 www.newhorizonpressbooks.com
People change, and that can be hard to cope with. "When You Have Outgrown Him: Whether to
Stay or Go" is a guide to being a woman who is at a crossroads with their mate. With advice on
when to stay with your man and when to move on with your life, Dr. Kimberly Ventus-Darks
gives sage wisdom to women everywhere. "When You Have Outgrown Him" is a fine take and a
solidly recommended read.
Stop *Effing Yourself
Sean Kenniff
Health Communications, Inc.
3201 SW 15th Street, Deerfield beach, FL 33442
9780757314698, $14.95, www.hcibooks.com
Your biggest enemy in your life will undoubtedly be yourself. "Stop *Effing Yourself: A
Survivor's Guide to Life's Biggest Screw Ups" is a book on staying resilient through all of the
miserable screw ups in life. From the mistakes of health, poor choices in finance, bad romance,
and so much more than that, Sean Kenniff gives plenty of advice on beating one's own bad
tendencies and living your life well in spite of your self. "Stop *Effing Yourself" is a charming
and much needed read for the imperfect in all of us.
Awakening the Quieter Virtues
Gregory Spencer
InterVarsity Press
PO Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515-1426
9780830837359, $16.00, www.ivpress.com
Virtues are key to having a peaceful and successful life. "Awakening the Quieter Virtues" is an
inspirational guide to finding the virtues in your life in today's world where virtue seems like
some lost and forgotten concept. Character, courage, generosity, and more as the topics as
Gregory Spencer seeks to inspire and drive readers. "Awakening the Quieter Virtues" is highly
inspirational reading that shouldn't be missed by those who find themselves lost in life.
Listen For The Whispers
Kim Luxen Meredith
Cable Publishing
14090 E. Keinenen Road, Brule, WI 54820
9781934980477, $23.95, www.amazon.com
Tragedies like the one that struck Kim Kluxen Meredith's family can happen to anyone at any
time. A car accident left her husband a quadriplegic and herself having to support her two young
daughters while dealing with her own grief, trauma, and the needs of her husband in his final
days. Her story is told in the pages of "Listen for the Whispers: Coping with Grief and Learning
to Live Again". But more than just an account of a family's tragedy, it is also a story of learning
to overcome depression, anxiety, heartache, and the loss of a loved one to re-establish a life
worth living for herself and her children. Eloquent and moving, inspired and inspiring, "Listen
For The Whispers" is also available in a paperback format (9781934980484, $16.95) and would
make a highly recommended addition to personal reading lists and community library Self-Help
collections.
Embracing Death
Terri Daniel
O Books
c/o National Book Network
PO Box 62188, Baltimore, MD 21265-2188
9781846943607, $14.95, www.o-books.com
A life lived in fear of death is not a life lived well at all. "Embracing Death: A New Look at
Grief, Gratitude, and God" is an uplifting look at death, as Terri Daniel encourages readers to live
their life not as if the clock is ticking down, but to face grief head and as a new beginning.
Designed to help readers shake their woes of life, "Embracing Death" is a choice and
inspirational read that shouldn't be missed.
The Philosophy Shelf
The Katas
Kenji Tokitsu
Inner Traditions
1 Park Street, Rochester, VT 05767
9781594773488, $16.95, www.innertradtions.com
There is more to the martial arts than fighting techniques. "The Katas: The Meaning Behind the
Movements" looks at the katas, a philosophical principle that connects much of Japan's many
martial arts, the underlying goal of a dedication to perfection and the endless pursuit of bettering
oneself. With much eastern philosophy blended in, "The Katas" is an intriguing collection of
principles and makes for a fascinating and enlightening read, highly recommended.
What Is This Thing Called Happiness?
Fred Feldman
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 10016-4314
www.oup.com/us
9780199571178, $45.00, www.amazon.com
We all want to be happy. But what does that mean and how is it achieved? "What Is This Thing
Called Happiness?" by Fred Feldman (Professor of Philosophy, University of Massachusetts,
Amherst) is a 304-page compendium of philosophical inquiry into the nature and value of
happiness, including his own theory that happiness is a form of 'attitudinal hedonism'. A work of
painstaking scholarship, "What Is This Thing Called Happiness?" considers the implications of
theories of happiness within a framework of moral philosophy and relevance to hedonic
psychology. Of special note is Professor Feldman's proposed theory of happiness in terms of
empirical research. Impressively enhanced with an extensive bibliography and a comprehensive
index, "What Is This Thing Called Happiness?" is a strongly recommended addition to academic
library Philosophy collections and academic supplemental reading lists.
The Railroading Shelf
Santa Fe Railway
John Kelly
Iconografix
PO Box 446, Hudson, WI 54016
www.iconografixinc.com
9781583882597, $32.95, www.amazon.com
The Santa Fe railroad was and continues to be one of America's premier railway lines that has
such historic claims to railroading fame as entering into partnership with Harvey House depot
restaurants, providing connecting service to the Grand Canyon National Park, transporting movie
stars, celebrities, and industrial moguls between Los Angeles and Chicago, and employing
legendary passenger trains from Arizona to Kansas. This impressive railroading history is
showcased in "Santa Fe Railway: Photo Archives", a 128-page compendium of period
photographs of the trains and such ephemera as the Santa Fe railway travel brochures, advertising
posters, and picture postcards of the day. No personal, academic, or community library American
Railroading History collection can be considered comprehensive or complete without the
addition of John Kelly's "Santa Fe Railway: Photo Archives"!
The Needlecraft Shelf
Entree To Entrelac
Gwen Bortner
XRX Books
PO Box 1525, Sioux Falls, SD 57101
www.knittinguniverse.com
9781933064192, $19.95, www.amazon.com
In "Entree to Entrelac: The Definitive Guide from a Biased Knitter", Gwen Bortner draws upon her many years of experience and expertise designing knit patterns to create a 160-page illustrated compendium of knitting projects specifically designed for knitters ranging from novice beginners to seasoned needlecrafters. The emphasis is on what advanced techniques can accomplish as readers follow the step-by-step instructions to turn out all manner of sweater patterns and other knitting projects utilizing a variety of different yarns. Superbly illustrated with both diagrams and color photography, "Entree To Entrelac" will prove to be a welcome and elegant addition to any personal, professional, or community library Needlecraft instruction collection.
Knit Socks!
Betsy Lee McCarthy
Storey Publishing
210 MassMoca Way, North Adams, MA 01247
9781603425490, $12.95, www.storey.com
KNIT SOCKS! 17 CLASSIC PATTERNS FOR COZY FEET offers a fine new paperback
edition of the best-selling original title, offering a completely revised, updated survey packed
with modern, new styles. New knitters learn correct sock techniques, practical knitting
applications, and how to personalize a sock project in a title packed with interchangeable stitch
patterns perfect for beginners.
Martingale & Company
20205 - 144th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072-8478
www.martingale-pub.com
Jeanne Large and Shelley Wicks's 'TIS THE SEASON: QUILTS AND OTHER COMFORTS (9781564779847,
$24.99) provides a fine collection of home decorating ideas using ten folk-art quilts and
accessories. From lap and wall quilts to projects using fusible applique, themes include
stockings, stars, holly and more traditional holiday ideas, providing a powerful pick perfect for
any holiday needleworker looking for new projects. Beginners will relish A TO Z OF SEWING:
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE (9781604680218, $19.99), a reference that documents nearly two
hundred sewing techniques using step-by-step photos paired with directions. From creating box
corners to working with facings, this is a top pick for any basic needlework section. Terry
Martin's QUILTING WITH PRECUTS AND SHORTCUTS (9781564779953, $22.99) is also a top pick, using simple
sewing methods, bright fabrics and tips for beginners to other quilter levels. Learn how to create
complex-looking patterns such as diamonds and pieced blocks using shortcuts to simplify and
streamline the process in this outstanding winner!
The Travel Shelf
Your Guide to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks
Master Books
c/o New Leaf Publishing Group
PO Box 726, Green Forest, AR 72638
www.newleafpress.net
9780890515808 $15.99 www.masterbooks.net
America's natural beauty is something often forgotten and it's unfortunate that this is so. "Your
Guide to Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks" is a travel guide to these two beautiful national
parks as the staff at Master Books seeks to give readers a more complete guide to traveling
through these parks and seeing the particularly beautiful interests of the region. With a bit of faith
intertwined to encourage Christians to view God's work for themselves, "Your Guide to Zion &
Bryce Canyon National Parks" proves to be an intriguing and fun read, not to be missed,
especially by those soon taking a vacation.
Learning the Valley
John Leland
University of South Carolina Press
718 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29208
9781570039133 $24.95 www.sc.edu/uscpress 1-800-768-2500
From dinosaurs to gruesome conflict, the modern Shenandoah Valley has a special place in the
hearts of South Carolina's outdoor enthusiasts. "Learning the Valley: Excursions into the
Shenandoah Valley" is a travel memoir and nature appreciation read as he reflects on
Shenandoah Valley as he takes a trip with his son through the valley and looks at the events that
have promoted its fame, on top of its natural beauty. "Learning the Valley" is a fascinating and
educational read, not to be missed.
The Creaky Knees Guide
Seabury Blair Jr
Sasquatch Books
119 South Main Street, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98104
9781570616273, $16.95, www.sasquatchbooks.com
Not every hiker is looking to push the envelope and be extreme. "The Creaky Knees Guide: The
80 Best Easy Hikes: Oregon" is a guide to finding an easy trip through the expansive wilderness
in the state of Oregon. With plenty of natural sights and sounds to enjoy even through simple and
easy trails, with extra information on parking, seasons, and much more to make the trip as a
whole an enjoyable one. For anyone who enjoys hikes but doesn't think their knees do, "The
Creaky Knees Guide" is worth checking out.
Great Escapes Italy
Angelika Taschen & Christiane Reiter
TASCHEN America
107 Greene Street, New York, NY 10012
www.taschen.com
9783836515818, $39.99, www.amazon.com
"Great Escapes Italy" is a 300 page compendium showcasing fabulous Italian villas, hotels, and
resorts up and down the length and breadth of the Italian peninsula. Edited and compiled by
Angelika Taschen, the full color photography of building interiors and exteriors is impressively
spectacular. Enhanced for the reader with a bi-lingual text by Christiane Reiter, "Great Escapes
Italy" is especially recommended browsing for the armchair traveler, and an ideal Memorial
Acquisition selection choice for community library travel collections.
Lesotho
David Fleminger
Southbound
c/o International Publishers Marketing
PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
9781920143268, $10.95, www.30degreesouth.co.za
The only country in the world totally surrounded by another, Lesotho has a unique place in the
world. "Lesotho: Southbound Travel Guide" is a travel guide to this unique country, sovereign in
its own collection of mountains and history. Its small towns and mountain-driven countryside
provide a place for visit for those who want to go off the beaten path and see something remote
and mostly unseen. The first travel guide dedicated entirely to the small country, "Lesotho" is a
top pick for those looking for a unique travel destination.
Oklahoma Hiking Trails
Kent F. Frates & Larry Floyd
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780806141411, $19.95, www.oupress.com
The countryside of Oklahoma has plenty to offer the hiker as well. "Oklahoma Hiking Trails" is a
guide for the aspiring hiker to tour the countryside and see what the forests of Oklahoma have to
offer. Outlining the many trails throughout the state with detailed maps, safety tips, and difficulty
ratings and so much more on top of that, "Oklahoma Hiking Trails" is a powerful tool for the
Okie who enjoys something more strenuous than a nature walk.
Lonely Planet
150 Linden St., Oakland CA 94607
www.lonelyplanet.com
Adam Skolnick & Austin Bush's PHUKET ENCOUNTER (9781741797114, $12.99) offers a fine
pocket-sized tote consisting of regional and city maps and unique itineraries, and offers a fine
survey by locals who share their secret Phuket back roads. Destination-oriented travelers receive
a fine activity-oriented approach perfect for any planning an independent journey to Phuket.
Andrew Burke, et.al.'s THAILAND'S ISLANDS & BEACHES (9781741794137, $21.99) is also
a highly recommended take-along tote for independent travelers to Thailand. It offers color
chapters on activities and documents best places to stay from a range of independent reviews of
different types of accommodation, using a green index for ecofriendly options and packing in
highlights from natural areas to urban disco clubs. Anthony Ham's AFRICA (9781741049886,
$36.99) packs in over 250 detailed small maps and is the only guide for independent travelers to
cover the entire continent. Fast facts, tips on where to see local culture and wildlife alike, and
plenty of town-by-town descriptions for accommodations, food and more make this a thick but
welcome take-along tote. Travel collections will find these popular picks.
The Money/Finance Shelf
Better For Life
Daniel J. Jones
Wipf & Stock Publishers
199 West 8th Avenue, Suite 3, Eugene, OR, 97401
9781608994243, $22.00, www.amazon.com
The unexpected arrival of what has been dubbed as 'The Great Recession' has compelled millions
of Americans to experienced drastic changes in their personal finances. For hundreds of
thousands of our citizens, those changes have been catastrophic. "Better for Life: Turning
Financial Hardship into Your Finest Hour" by Daniel J. Jones is a 188-page compendium of how
to deal with the sudden short term, and enduing long term consequences of economic upheaval in
terms of unanticipated job loss, loss of residence, and the barriers to re-employment. "Better for
Life" goes on to provide reality-based inspiration for successfully dealing with the emotional and
financial necessities of reestablishing trust; and being supportive of one's friends, families,
neighbors, and community. Of special note is the concluding chapter 'Be Willing' that provides a
deft presentation on turning financial hardship into personal opportunity. "Better for Life:
Turning Financial Hardship into Your Finest Hour" is strongly recommended reading for anyone
who has undergone the traumas associated with our current dismal economy.
How To Live Homeless In Style
Robert Spaulding
Spaulding Publishing
1225 Taft Highway, Signal Mountain, TN 37377
9781935803027, $16.95, www.justfortoenails.com
Every city in the country has a homeless population. People have been expelled from their homes
or apartments because they could not pay their mortgage or rent. A very large percentage of the
homeless in America are children. How do such impoverished men, women, and children
survive? What can they do to survive, let alone improve their quality of life? Along with simple
acts of charity, their friends, relatives, and social workers can provide them with a copy of Robert
Spaulding's "How To Live Homeless In Style: Plus, 50 Ways to Survive on Plastic Bottles in
These Economic Times". This is a 391-page compendium of practical, specific, thoroughly 'user
friendly', real-world oriented, tried and tested ideas, suggestions, advice, and informative
commentary on surviving homelessness in American today. Enhanced throughout with 175
photographs, of special note is the exceptionally useful information provided on 'dumpster
diving' for plastic bottles to create a variety of survival tools for daily use. Also very highly
recommended for both academic, welfare agency, and public library collections, "How To Live
Homeless In Style" also provides an extensive and thematically appropriate bibliography, and
would prove to be quite instructive and valuable reading for anyone at risk for becoming
homeless.
The Better World Shopping Guide
Ellis Jones
New Society Publishers
PO box 189, Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X0 Canada
9780865716803, $9.95, www.newsociety.com
When shopping, you can turn the world around with your wallet. "The Better World Shopping
Guide: Every Dollar Makes a Difference" is a report on many products that one commonly buys
every day, rating them on the measure of human rights, environmental contributions, among
others, praising and condemning them on this measure, warning against the evil of certain
corporations. In easy handbook form to help shoppers carry with them when deciding what
brands to buy, "Every Dollar Makes a Difference" is a useful tool for the socially conscious
shopper.
The Poetry Shelf
Pima Road Notebook
Keith Ekiss
Western Michigan University
1903 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008
9781930974937, $15.00, www.wmich.edu
Flourishing in a barren wasteland is something very hard to do. "Pima Road Notebook" is a
collection of poetry from Keith Ekiss, reflecting on the American Dream and how it applies to
America's deserts. "Pima Road Notebook" is a thoughtful and fun first collection, a top pick.
"Reclamation": The landscape needs fewer words--/lexicon of birds dispersed.//Toxic slurry,
spoil piles, chloride pools./There's a rawness to it, like beaten flesh.//When it's been filled in and
over/a tentative takes hold//one unsure of its roots.
Voices from the Bitter Core
Ursula Krechel, poet
Amy Kepple Strawser, translator
Host Publications
1000 East 7th Street, Suite 201, Austin, TX 78702
9780924047657 $40.00 www.hostpublications.com
Voices from around the world prove vital to more complete understanding of the world. "Voices
from the Bitter Core" is a massive collection of poetry from Ursula Krechel, a German poet who
reflects on the major events throughout German history and the world around her. Placing the
original German across from expertly translated to English by Amy Kepple Strawser, "Voices
from the Bitter Core" is an ideal collection of German poetry, highly recommended.
Free Sex Chocolate
Julian Gough
Salmon Poetry
c/o DuFour Editions
PO Box 7, Chester Springs, PA 19425
9781907056369, $19.95, www.salmonpoetry.com
Having skill for one can translate to another medium. "Free Sex Chocolate" is a collection of
poems and musings from Julian Gough, as the accomplished novelists branches into poetry with
an irreverent take and thoughts on the world around him. Entertaining and thoughtful, "Free Sex
Chocolate" is a treasure trove, very highly recommended. "An American Haiku": Ten thousand
syllables//A break//Thirty thousand syllables//A break//Basho applauds, but it's not over//We
Will be back with/A hundred thousand great new/syllables, after//this break.
The Fall
Anthony Cronin
New Island
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 NE 58th Ave. Suite 300, Portland, OR 97213-3786
9781848400689, $19.00
For all of his long life, Anthony Cronin has been a lover of literature. "The Fall" is a collection of
poetry from this life long lover of the work, providing a unique brand of humor and seriousness
that twist throughout the work. "The Fall" is a fine volume, not to be missed by international
poetry collections. "God is a Woman": Of Course God is a woman./God has no sense of justice
or fair play./God is not logical./God never listens to what you say.
Apocalyptic Swing Poems
Gabrielle Calvocoressi
Persea
853 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
9780892553532, $22.95, www.perseabooks.com
Individuality, for the country, rebellion and tradition, America is a country of contradiction.
"Apocalyptic Swing Poems" is a collection of poetry from Gabrielle Calvocoressi, discussing this
nature with much thought and variance, proving a fine take on society and its values.
"Apocalypse Swing Poems" is a thoughtful and entertaining take, highly recommended. "Dear
Elvis, How She Did It and When and What Music": Who knows? Not me, sitting in the dark
classroom./Lincoln was president. He was president onscreen./That's all that mattered to me, a
light in dark/rooms, a voice filling the night as I lay awake/and rats scratched in the walls. This
was before/I learned to move my hips. When I just lay there/and thought I was dreaming. When
the room spun/like roller-rink lights and I prayed you would come.
The Ache of Appetite
Rachel Hadas
Copper Beech Press
PO Box 2578, Providence, Rhode Island 02906
9780914278849 $12.00 www.copperbeechpress.com
With countless previous works of poetry, Rachel Hadas is no stronger to the party of poetry
composition. "The Ache of Appetite" is a collection of poetry form Rachel Hadas, her eleventh
volume published. With many awards won, "The Ache of Appetite" will give readers an
understanding of why Hadas has been acclaimed by her peers. "The Pilot Light": The angers flare
up suddenly, blue flames./Sometimes I can predict what sets one off,/and the dismal precision of
this knowledge/angers me afresh://the innocent struck match/and what ti chances this time to
ignite;/and underlying every exchange,/meek, deceptive, low, the pilot light.
The Breakfast Machine
Helen Ivory
Bloodaxe Books
c/o Dufour Editions, Inc.
PO Box 7, Chester Springs, PA 19425-0007
9781852248734 $17.95 www.dufoureditions.com 1-800-869-5677
There's more to most things than meet the eye. "The Breakfast Machine" is a collection of poetry
from Helen Ivory, who explores many concepts and ideas in mythology and the world to provide
a humorous and thoughtful exploration of the world. "The Breakfast Machine" is a fine pick for
those looking for lighter British poetry. "Migration": The sky's starlings/are outside her
window,/bustling the branches of a tree./She didn't ask for them,/doesn't' know their names;/still
they are calling hers.
We Don't Know We Don't Know
Nick Lantz
Graywolf Press
250 Third Avenue North, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55401
9781555975524 $15.00 www.graywolfpress.org
A recent award winner and author of several other collections, "We Don't Know We Don't
Know" is Nick Lantz's discussion of conscience, cognition, and how we perceive the world
around us. "We Don't Know We Don't Know" is poetry that will make readers think about why
they see the world the way they do. "Potemkin Village: Ars Poetica": Verisimiltude requires/a
homeless man's feet/protruding from a dark/vestibule. Empty huts/will fool no one. If/I say do
not look there,/you will look more closely, so I say, look,/for God's sake look./The men and
women:/papier-mache flesh,/one bare bulb burning/in each ribcage. From this distance, light
can/resemble life. See/how they wave to you.
The Dirt Riddles
Michael Walsh
The University of Arkansas Press
McIlroy House, 201 Ozark Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701
www.uapress.com
1557289255, $16.00, www.amazon.com
Michael Walsh is an award winning poet who in "The Dirt Riddles" has compiled fifty-one poems that take for their theme work, farm life, and the sense that family farmers have that their way of life and all it entails for themselves, their families, and their communities are being steadily eroded by a changing world. Written by a master wordsmith, these are free-verse poems that strike familiar chords with universal messages and is highly recommended for personal reading lists and library Contemporary American Poetry collections. 'Family Farm': Let the garden its own green vines. / Let the yard riot back to ditch / and the field brood seedy with weeds. // Someone should live there, they say. / Not me, he says. Not me, she says / Not us, they agree. You, you. // Whoever you are, no one knows / how many violets sway / underfoot out here, how much thistle.
The Least of These
Todd Davis
Michigan State University Press
Manly Miles Building, Suite 25, 1405 South Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48823-5245
9780870138751, $19.95, www.msupress.msu.edu
A prolific poet, Todd Davis brings his third volume of poetry to light, "The Least of These". A
volume that seeks to defy its title, his award winning poetry brings a level of wisdom and thought
to the table that is hard to find elsewhere. "The Least of These" is least of all to be missed, highly
recommended. "Dryad": Shell of sycamore, hollowed/by rot, by wind, a flume/to enfold the
roundness of hip, of areola in spring.
10 Mississippi
Steve Healey
Coffee House Press
79 Thirteenth Avenue NE, Suite 110, Minneapolis, MN 55413
9781566892520, $16.00, www.coffeehousepress.org
A man of much experience in literature in poetry, "10 Mississippi" is a collection of poetry from
Steve Healey, as he examines life as if it were a hide and seek game that we all play with the
coming of change in the world and its tomorrow. "10 Mississippi" is a fun anthology of poetry,
highly recommended. "A Life of Consolations": You'll get your reward n heaven, said my
mom/when I didn't make the cheerleading squad./I remember this while pretending to study/the
street map. Why do these little defeats/keep stabbing me after all these years?/I change. The light
changes. I drive/up and down streets those names/I don't know. I drive along the river,/curving
with its curves. I still/can't do the splits. At times/I've had too many freckles./I have an old
snapshot of them./Like stars at the bottom of a chocolate milkshake./That would be a good way
to die.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Multi-Ethnic Bird Guide
Ricardo Rozzi
University of North Texas Press
4354 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4354
9781574412826, $34.95, www.unt.edu/untpress
South America has a grand variety of wildlife, and in the particular avenue of birds, no place else
can match it. "Multi-Ethnic Bird Guide of the Sub-Antarctic Forests of South America" discusses
these birds which are believed to have persistently inhabited the area for millions of years, and
that the native people have passed down stories of these birds for generations. Combing a study
of these birds with a study of the people, "Multi-Ethnic Bird Guide" proves to be an intriguing
study of South America, its people, and its wildlife. A fine pick and highly recommended.
Wiley-Blackwell
111 River St., MS 8-01, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
www.wiley.com/wiley-blackwell
The second updated edition of Edward J. Noga's FISH DISEASE: DIAGNOSIS &
TREATMENT (9780813806976, $124.99) is a 'must' for any aquatic biologist or fish health specialist.
The newly updated edition expands clinical work-up insights, coverage of fish pathogen
identification, and more, providing updates on diagnosis, treatment, and issues affecting overall
environmental health. The result is a top pick filled with technical detail and the latest research,
recommended for any college-level collection! Also recommended for college-level vet libraries
is Terry W. Campbell and Krystan R. Grant's CLINICAL CASES IN AVIAN & EXOTIC
ANIMAL HEMATOLOGY & CYTOLOGY (9780813816616, $124.99), a fine survey packed
with keys on how to use hemic cytology and cytodiagnosis as part of the assessment of an exotic
animal patient. Nearly 100 clinical cases provide a fine survey putting theory into practice, and is
organized by animal type and diagnostic focus. From real-life examples to applications of basic
theory, this packs in tips and cases perfect for any vet school collection. Also highly
recommended is Nick Bexfield and Karla Lee's BSAVA GUIDE TO PROCEDURES IN
SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE (9781905319176, $101.99), offering step-by-step guidance to
performing the diagnostic procedures performed in a regular small animal vet practice. From
neurological exams to nasal oxygen administration and skin biopsies, this is an outstanding guide
for any working in a vet's office.
Do Over Dogs
Pat Miller
Dogwise
403 S Mission St. Wenatchee, WA 98801
9781929242696, $17.95, www.dogwise.com
People get second chances all the time, why not dogs? "Do Over Dogs: Give Your Dog a Second
Chance for a First Class Life" is a guide to taking in dogs that have had previous owners, or has
been taken off of the street. These dogs may not be accustomed to better owners, and Pat Miller
seeks to give these new owners how to train their dog for better habits that they may not have
previously known. With plenty of training advice and techniques for teaching oneself and their
dog, "Do Over Dogs" is a useful guide for those who believe in second chances for man's best
friend.
Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest, second edition
Andy Lamb and Phil Edgell
Harbour Publishing
PO Box 219, Madeira Park, BC, Canada, V0N 2H0
9781550174717 $29.95 www.harbourpublishing.com
A whole unique ecostystem lies just off the coasts. "Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest" is
the second edition of Andy Lamb and Phil Edgell's compendium of the diverse ecosystem that
lies beneath the waves off the coast of Alaska, Canada, and Washington. With plenty of full color
glossy photographs and tons of details on nearly three hundred fish, this resource will prove
invaluable for any study of fish, be it a professional interest or a non-specialist general reader.
"Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest" is a choice addition to any community library science
collection.
Valley Animals
Brooks Firestone
Fithian Press
c/o Daniel & Daniel
PO Box 2790, McKinleyville, CA 95519
9781574645002, $16.95, www.danielpublishing.com
In the countryside, animals have as much say in the days of lives as people. "Valley Animals:
True Stories About the Animals and People of California's Santa Ynez Valley" is a collection of
tales for animal lovers as Brooks Firestone compiles many stories of the valley and gives a fun
read about the many animals ranging from Cattle and horses to common house cats, to even some
exotic elephants. For lovers of animals, "Valley Animals" will prove a fine source of
entertainment.
Horse Lover's Guide to Kentucky
Patti Nickell
Eclipse Press
3101 Beaumont Centre Circle,
PO Box 919003, Lexington, KY 40591-9003
9781581502169, $19.95, www.eclipsepress.com
The fields of Kentucky have endless things to offer the lover of horses. "Horse Lover's Guide to
Kentucky" is a complete and comprehensive guide for the horse fan in the blue grass state.
Kentucky has been called the capital for horses in the world, with the famous Kentucky Derby to
its name, but there is more to the state than that. Everything from food and lodging is discussed,
making "Horse Lover's Guide to Kentucky" a must for any equine aficionado planning a trip to
the state.
The Fiction Shelf
The Sixth Surrender
Hana Samek Norton
Plume
c/o Penguin Group, USA
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
9780452296237 $16.00 www.us.penguingroup.com
The Sixth Surrender is a medieval novel of intrigue, passion, innocence, and jockeying for
power. Sister Eustace, born Lady Juliana, is the last of the de Charnais line, and she longs to
possess her rightful home: the viscounty of Tillieres. Forced to choose between a husband or life
in the cloister, Juliana hopes to wed an honorable and kindly man; instead she is betrothed to a
landless mercenary with darkness on his soul. The two yearn to end their marriage as soon as
feasible, yet machinations close upon them both as traitorous lords plot Juliana's untimely death.
Vividly brought to life, The Sixth Surrender is a captivating novel from first page to last.
Backcountry Fury
Tony Zeiss
Parkway Publishers
PO Box 3678, Boone, NC 28607
9781597124096 $19.95 www.parkwaypublishers.com
Manhood came early for some young individuals during the revolutionary war. "Backcountry
Fury: A Sixteen Year Old Patriot in the Revolutionary War" tells the tale of Thomas Young, a
South Carolina teen who joins the cause and quickly grows up through the conflict, and
exhibiting determination, courage, and maturity well beyond his age. An exciting historical
novel, "Backcountry Fury" is not a read to be missed.
The Plum Rains and Other Stories
John Givens
The Liffey Press
c/o Dufour Editions, Inc.
PO Box 7, Chester Springs, PA 19425-0007
www.dufoureditions.com
9781905785766 $29.95 www.theliffeypress.com
As peace came to Japan, the conflict simply switched to an inner one. "The Plum Rains and
Other Stories" is a collection of short fiction from John Givens focusing on the Edo period of
Japan where Japan shut itself off from the world as a time of feudalism. His stories focus on
Samurai without wars to fight, the birth of the Yakuza, women who seek to be something other
than servants fo pleasure, faith and religion, and more. "The Plum Rains and Other Stories"
provide an intriguing collection of stories of Japan with plenty of poignancy and excitement.
Bedlam at the Brickyard
Brenda R. Stewart & Wanda Lou Willis, editors
Blue River Press
c/o Cardinal Publishers Group
2402 N. Shadeland Ave., Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46219
9780981928999 $14.95 www.cardinalpub.com
Speed attracts all sorts, and not all of them are race fans. "Bedlam at the Brickyard" is a
collection of fifteen short stories surrounding the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 400-mile stock
car race and the hysteria that surrounds the event. The history of racing is delved into, the darker
side of the events, superstition, and so much more. "Bedlam at the Brickyard" is a collection of
fiction that those who love auto racing will love and enjoy.
The Great Bay
Dale Pendell
North Atlantic Books
2526 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
9781556438950, $21.95, www.northatlanticbooks.com
Great extinctions have ravaged the planet before, and humanity is not immune. "The Great Bay"
is a novel set in the far flung future. Disease ravages mankind and thousands of years in the
future, the world has greatly changed, with technology not as prevalent as it once was. An
environmental examination of the world and how humans can live in tune with it for a better
future, "The Great Bay" is a wonderful concept with a solid message, highly recommended.
A Sudden Dawn
Goran Powell
YMAA Fiction
PO Box 480, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
9781594391989, $12.95, www.ymaa.com
There's more to the art of fighting than simply violence. "A Sudden Dawn" is a historical novel
following a young Indian of the warrior caste who realizes this fact and begins to search for
enlightenment and find his own understanding of the world and the nature of the martial arts.
Hoping to provide a possible explanation of the origins of Kung Fu, "A Sudden Dawn" is an
exciting read that will prove hard to put down.
Unfinished Business
William G. Byrnes
Durban House Press
10000 N. Central Expressway, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75231
9780981848693, $17.95, www.durbanhouse.com
Recovering old glory can lead to rough situations. "Unfinished Business" tells the story of Peter
Armstrong, an investment banker who left America behind after a prolonged period of rough
times. Now living in London, he may be dragged back onto the international stage as Russia
seeks to build an empire of its own, and a German Chancellor wants Germany important once
more. Allying himself with a CIA Ex, "Unfinished Business" is an exciting and riveting thriller
that will prove hard to put down.
Cuba on my Mind
Katie Wainwright
Livingston Press
UWA Station 22, Livingston, AL 35470
9781604890631, $17.95, www.livington.uwa.edu
One generation can have such a different experience from another. "Cuba on my Mind" tells the
story Catalina and her grandson Wayne. Living in Cuba, Catalina tells story of Batista's Cuba and
the revolution that came, as her grandson listens and looks to have a revolution of his own, and to
craft his own place in life and society. "Cuba on my Mind" is a fine take on coming of age in
Cuba, highly recommended.
Bliss, Remembered
Frank Deford
The Overlook Press
141 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10012
9781590203590 $25.95 www.overlookpress.com
Love is hard to pursue when you have a heated war between you. "Bliss, Remembered" tells the
story as Olympic Athlete Sydney falls in love with a German gentlemen in the 1936 Berlin
games. When World War II tears them apart, Sydney is heart broken, but an American still
pursues her. Caught between the safe love and wanting what seems completely lost, "Bliss,
Remembered" is a riveting romance set in an unstable period, highly recommended.
Kiss Me Deadly
Trisha Telep, editor
Running Press
2300 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
9780762439492, $9.95, www.runningpress.com
Love is almost like magic on its own, so it meeting the paranormal isn't much of a stretch. "Kiss
Me Deadly: 13 Tales of Paranormal Love" is a compilation of short stories on the concept of love
and the super natural. Cruel spells, pushing the limits of what's consider natural, romantic affairs
with creatures who have departed humanity, and so much more, "Kiss Me Deadly" is a riveting
collection that is sure to entertain well for romance and thriller fans.
Faith, Hope, & Love
Llwyd Owen
Alcemi
c/o DuFour Edtions
PO Box 7, Chester Springs, PA 19425
9780955527272, $17.95, www.alcemi.eu
Trying to figure out what to do with one's life can be one of the toughest decisions in your life.
"Faith, Hope, & Love" is the tale of Alun Brady as he faces midlife and unsure what to do, and
the picture of perfected in his brother isn't helping things. An urban thriller with the theme of
family ties and their pros and cons, "Faith, Hope, & Love" is a remarkable and intriguing read
that shouldn't be missed.
The Called
Warren Rochelle
Golden Gryphon Press
3002 Perkins Road, Urbana, IL 61802
1930846630, $24.95, www.goldengryphon.com
People fear the different, and making them understand is no easy task. "The Called" is a follow
up to the novel "Harvest of Changelings" and follows four of the characters of that novel as they
are pitted against the drawing Reconvergence, a potentially catastrophic event that occurs on
December 21st, 2012. Facing persecution when they leave their home land, they struggle for
acceptance while trying to stand off against the evil of the Fomorii. "The Called" is a fine take on
the meeting of fantasy and reality, highly recommended.
The Boy Detectives
Michael G. Cornelius
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson, NC 28640
9780786460335, $35.00, www.amazon.com
The young sleuth is a favorite model for adolescent fiction. "The Boy Detectives: Essays on the
Hardy Boys and Others" is a literary discussion on the impact of boy detective stories and their
impact on society. From the meaning of male camaraderie, the mysteries they solve, and the logic
behind their mysteries, it provides fascinating insight to these old tales and makes for an
intriguing read. "The Boy Detectives" is a core addition to any literary studies collection.
Voice from the Planet
Charles Degelman, editor
Harvard Square Editions
79 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
9780615367323, $14.95, www.harvardsquareeditions.com
All over the world, lives are changing and they change in many different ways. "Voice from the
Planet: An Anthology of Living Fiction" is a collection of short fiction that goes through all
genres and concerns, from the realistic to the fantastical to the coming of age to the war story. A
grand variety pack of tales, Charles Degelman puts together a fascinating collection that will
never stop entertaining. "Voice from the Planet" is a solid volume, not to be missed.
Klausen
Andreas Maier
Open Letter
University of Rochester, Lattimore Hall 411, Box 270082, Rochester, NY 14627
9781934824160, $14.95, www.openletterbooks.com
The more everybody knows, the more nobody knows. "Klausen" tells the story of a small
German town where a crime has occurred. It seems for every person who is clueless, there is
someone who knows exactly what has happened without question. A literary novel of events and
the many takes that occur within, "Klausen" is an enticing novel that will entertain as well as
make one think.
The Travels of Increase Joseph
Jerry Apps
Terrace Books
c/o University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe Street, 3rd Floor, Madison, WI 53711-2059
9780299247546, $19.95, www.uwpress.wisc.edu
The call for change can come in the strangest of ways. "The Travels of Increase Joseph" tells the
story of Increase Joseph, a person ejected from Harvard for his views and takes up the mantle of
a traveling preacher, going against the common views of the era, speaking out against
environmental abuse and slavery in the 1840s. "The Travels of Increase Joseph" is an intriguing
tale of the attitudes of change in the nineteenth century.
The Rounders
Max Evans
University of New Mexico Press
MSC05 3185, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
9780826349132, $16.95 www.unmpress.com
The story of the cowboy lives on, even though it's not the same as it used to be. "The Rounders"
Is a reprint of the acclaimed novel that was later turned into a major motion picture. With plenty
of humor, author Max Evans hoped that the story would also be known for its depictions of the
life of the modern cowboy and his role in today's society. "The Rounders" is an intriguing read
and a very highly recommended one, not to be missed.
In Danger
Jack Hirshman, editor
City Lights Publishers
261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
9780872865075, $16.95, www.citylights.com
There are figures in history that invite controversy. Pier Paolo Pasolini was one of these people.
"In Danger" is an anthology of his work over the years, as the Italian individual was openly gay
and strongly supported communism. Through his work, he pushed his beliefs and thoughts before
his murder in the 1970s added only more mystique to his legend. "In Danger" is an insightful
collection of one of most controversial figures of Italy in the twentieth century.
Runes of Iona
Robert Balmanno
Regent Press
2747 Regent Street, Berkeley, CA 94705
9781587902031, $15.95, www.blessingsofgaia.com
The journey to protect the planet is never an easy one. "Runes of Iona" tells the story of Iona, as
she travels through an environmentally ravaged world to stand against the crushing fist of a
world government with only a group of seemingly hopeless rebels by her side. A tale of
environmental fantasy and journeys, "Runes of Iona" is not a read to be missed for fiction
collections.
Sweetwater Burning
Heather Sharfeddin
Bantam Books
1540 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
9780385341288, $15.00, www.sharfeddin.com
The past will come to light in often the most devastating way possible. "Sweetwater Burning"
tells the tale of the small town of Sweetwater, Idaho as sheep rancher Chas McPherson cares for
his livestock as well as his father. Hiring a troubled woman named Mattie Holden to look after
his invalid father, Mattie's problems seem to exacerbate the problems between Chas and his
father, especially when there is arson afoot in the small town. "Sweetwater Burning" is an
intriguing novel that will prove hard to put down.
The Real Estate Shelf
Protect Your Legacy
Mark R. Alvig & David P. Buss
Adams Business & Professional
c/o Beaver's Pond Press
7104 Ohms Lane, Suite 101, Edina, MN 55439-2129
9781592983391, $19.95, www.beaverspresspond.com
It's best to plan for the future now, because you never know when it'd be too late. "Protect Your
Legacy: A Handbook for Estate Planning" discusses estate planning and how to go about the
legal processes of setting up one's will and how one wants their money managed, either when
they become unable to do it themselves or the worst happens. With plenty of legal advice and
reflections on modern acts and laws, "Protect Your Legacy" is a much needed read for anyone
who would leave considerable estate behind.
The Islamic Studies Shelf
Journey into America
Akbar Ahmed
Brookings
1775 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036
9780815703877, $29.95, www.brookings.edu
America has no national language, no national religion, and was built on equality in the eyes of
the law. Then why do so many citizens find themselves outcasts? "Journey into America: The
Challenge of Islam" is a memoir and social issues discussion from Akbar Ahmed as he hopes to
reflect on his own experiences and comes to American readers with the affirmation that
American Muslims exist and are not the enemy of the American people. He also tackles issues of
the challenges of being accepted as American, the divide of Jews and Muslims in America, and
white people converting to Islam. "Journey into America" is an intriguing look at Islam in
America, and is a fine read.
The Leadership of Muhammad
John Adair
Kogan Page USA
525 South 4th Street, #241, Philadelphia, PA 19147
9780749460761 $19.95 www.koganpageusa.com
People of any faith can be inspired by the drive of the Prophet Muhammad. "The Leadership of
Muhammad: On a Journey, the leader of a People is Their Servant" looks at the Prophet
Muhammad as a leader. Muhammad sought to better his people, and through his work, he served
them, and his leadership and the examples he set forth led to one of the most powerful faiths in
the world today. Integrity, courage, practicality, and other virtues are the focus, and makes "The
Leadership of Muhammad" a certainly intriguing read.
Islamic Law and Civil Code
Richard A. Debs
Columbia University Press
61 West 62nd Street, New York, NY 10023-7015
9780231150446, $50.00, www.cup.columbia.edu
Understanding a people can sometimes be done through understanding their traditional laws.
"Islamic Law and Civil Code: The Law of Property in Egypt" discusses traditional Islamic law in
regards to the millennia old nation of Egypt. Egypt is a unique case in the Islamic world, forming
a more modern law system still founded in Islamic tradition. A unique blend of modern law and
tradition, Egypt provides an intriguing case study. Richard A. Debs provides an insightful look,
analyzing classical law and how it has evolved over recent years and what it can teach about the
Islamic world and law around the planet. "Islamic Law and Civil Code" is a fascinating read, and
a core addition to community and college library collections focusing on international law.
The Judicial Studies Shelf
Find Info Like a Pro
Carole A. Levitt and Mark E. Rosch
c/o American Bar Association
321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610
9781604428902 $79.95 www.ababooks.org
Having a massive resource like the internet on hand is only as useful as knowing how to use it.
"Find Info Like a Pro: Mining the Internet's Publicly Available Resources for Investigative
Research" is a guide for using the internet to its fullest power to research any topic more
efficiently. With advice on how to begin, finding addresses and other contact information,
directly finding primary sources and experts, and how to use it in the court of law, this
compendium by the American Bar Association will prove to be a powerful resource to lawyers
who don't yet fully understand the digital age or are simply just getting started. Compiled in an
easy to use fashion and enhanced with an additional resource CD-ROM, "Find Info Like a Pro" is
a guide that should be on the hand of any lawyer who has to do investigative research.
Limits of Legality
Jeffrey Bland-Ballard
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
9780195342291, $65.00, www.oup.com
The Judge holds a lot of power, in viewing the law, and it seems in viewing past the law. "Limits
of Legality: The Ethics of Lawless Judging" looks into the power of the judge and how they are
used in situations where the law as written does not hold into the Judge's own opinion and world
view, and the problems that can arise. Occasionally, a judge will be faced with a case that is
morally objectionable to them, yet the law as written does not condemn it. Professor of
Philosophy Jeffrey Bland-Ballard discusses this practice with criticism, feeling that this practice,
one accepted on many levels of society, is easily corruptible and stands against a lawful society.
Thoughtful with plenty of scholarly study and opinion, "Limits of Legality" is a fine addition to
any community or college library collection on the ethics of law.
The Language Studies Shelf
Cicero Alegamus Transitional Reader
Judith Sebesta & Mark Haynes
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, Inc
1570 Baskin Road, Mundelein, IL 60060
9780865166561, $36.00, www.bolchazy.com
All the education in the world may not be preparation enough for the real thing. "Cicero
Alegamus Transitional Reader" is a guide to help students of Latin make the leap from the their
Latin classes and text books to actual Latin documents and books. Professors of the classics in
Mark Haynes and Judith Sebesta hope to help readers gain a greater grasp of the details of Latin
and its grammar rules that are not commonly taught in most textbooks. "Cicero Alegamus
Transitional Reader" is a fine pick for any Latin enthusiast, be they professional or amateur.
The Computer Shelf
Murach's HTML, XHTML, and CSS
Anne Boehm
Murach
4340 N. Knoll, Fresno, CA 93722
9781890774578, $44.50, www.murach.com
A good website can be a solid key to good business, and a good website needs good design.
"Murach's HTML, XHTML, and CSS" is a guide to the precisions of the web languages most
commonly used throughout the internet, HTML and its variants. With a comprehensive
introduction to the language's basics, building a web page from scratch, using it to integrate
media, forms, and other valuable website services, Anne Boehm and the Murach team equip
readers well for a more complete understanding of the technology. With no shortage of useful
appendices, "Murach's HTML, XHTML, and CSS" is an absolute must for anyone learning to
build their own website as well as community and college library web design collections.
Microsoft
c/o O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
1005 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol, CA 95472
www.oreilly.com
Laurence Moroney's MICROSOFT SILVERLIGHT 4 (9780735638877, $34.99) comes with a
disc of exercises and tools needed to install and build a first Silverlight application. Use one of
Silverlight's 4 features, learn how to deploy simple applications, and use the accompanying
online learning resources in this outstanding survey! Casey Reas & Ben Fry's GETTING
STARTED WITH PROCESSING (9781449379803, $19.99) tells how to learn computer
programming with Processing, an easy language that uses code to create drawings, animation and
graphics. This approach is based on hands-on projects, not theory: as such it provides a fine
introduction to programming basics and uses the fine Processing software as a teaching
foundation. Also powerful is Joyce Cox and Joan Lambert's STEP BY STEP MICROSOFT
WORD 2010 (9780735626935, $29.99), a survey packed with tips on building skills in Word
2010. Numbered steps and screenshots emphasize tips and pointers on using MS Word 2010,
offering keys to web pages, blog posts, document management, and graphics alike. Highly
recommended!
SQL Antipatterns
Bill Karwin
Pragmatic Programmers
P.O. Box 293325, Lewisville, TX 75029-3325
9781934356555, $34.95, www.pragprog.com
SQL ANTIPATTERNS is for any programmer's collection where SQL database programming is
of interest. Chapters identify, explain and correct antipatterns, grouping them in terms of logical
design and queries and linking them to application development. Learn how to identify and fix
dangerous application antipatterns and common problems in this fine addition to any database
programming collection.
Microsoft Office 2010 On Demand
Steve Johnson
Que
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
0789742780, $29.99, www.quepublishing.com
Microsoft Office 2010 On Demand is packed with details on how to use Office 2010,
documenting tasks on one or two pages, offering illustrations and screen shots in full color with
matching steps, and numbering the steps for complete task achievement. Alerts to quirks and tips
complete the at-a-glance details, while pointers offer further keys to related information in the
book. Any general lending library needs this instructional guide!
Addison Wesley
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
www.informit/com
The third updated edition of Robert Love's LINUX KERNEL DEVELOPMENT (0672329468,
$49.99) offers a narrowed focus on the design of the Linux Kernel for programmers seeking a
deeper understanding of the operating system so they can tailor coding more specifically to Linux
strengths and operations. This newly updated third edition includes details on handlers, coverage
of virtual memory, tips on debugging the Linux kernel, and more. Also recommended is Jason
Sanders and Edward Kandrot's CUDA BY EXAMPLE: AN INTRODUCTION TO
GENERAL-PURPOSE GPU PROGRAMMING (0131387685, $39.99). It's a fine pick for advanced
programming collections where parallel programming is of interest, covering a computing
architecture designed to support parallel programs. Two senior member of the CUDA software
platform team up to offer this in-depth coverage, perfect for professional programming
collections. Richard S. Wright, et.al.'s OPEN GL SUPERBIBLE, fifth edition (9780321712615,
$59.99) provides a powerful survey of Open FL graphics programming for iPhone, iPod Touch,
and iPad, and offers hands-on keys to OpenGL development. From writing shaders and using
real-time 3D graphics to using OpenGL across platforms, this is a 'bible' packed with key details
for any graphics programmer and collections catering to them.
Microsoft Office 2010 Bible
John Walkenbach, et.al.
Wiley
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9780470591857, $44.99, www.wiley.com
Leading experts in MS Office provide a fine reference of all features of Office 2010 in Microsoft
Office 2010 Bible. From creating a document in Word and applying advanced editing options to
using Excel's formulas and building a fine PowerPoint presentation, this is packed with
step-by-step references to all functions from beginning to advanced features, and is a top pick for
any computer reference collection.
The Nautical Shelf
A Full Cup
Michael D'Antonio
Riverhead Books
c/o Penguin Group (USA)
375 Hudson St., Ne York NY 10014-3658
9781594487606, $26.95, www.riverheadbooks.com
A FULL CUP: SIR THOMAS LIPTON'S EXTRAORDINARY LIFE AND HIS QUEST FOR
THE AMERICA'S CUP provides an excellent biography and nautical story telling of Lipson,
who set the standard for winning a prize he never achieved. He was a millionaire sportsman that
everyone loved - he became an international business figure but tried to win America's Cup four
times - to no avail. His exploits during World War II are particularly moving in a fine account
suitable for nautical, business and general libraries alike.
Building Chris-Craft
Anthony S. Mollica with Chris Smith
Voyageur Press
400 First Avenue North, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55401
9780760335925, $40.00, www.voyageurpress.com
Good quality is what legends start on. "Building Chris-Craft" looks at the famous motorboat
production company Chris-Craft, passed through generations, originally founded by the aptly
named Christopher Columbus Smith. With loads of black and white archival photographs along
with a text history, a history of the company is delivered as author Anthony Mollica applies his
nautical expertise with assistance from grandson of the founder, Chris Smith. A history of an
American business and a read for any boating enthusiast, "Building Chris-Craft" is a fine read
and a top pick for any nautical collection.
The Sports Shelf
Rickwood Field
Allen Barra
W.W. Norton
500 -5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
9780393069334, $27.95, www.wwnorton.com
RICKWOOD FIELD: A CENTURY IN AMERICA'S OLDEST BALLPARK provides a fine
survey of Richwood Field, a 1910 ballpark envisioned by a local steel baron which is the
country's oldest ballpark. Sports writer Allen Barra tells the ballpark's story and provides a
concurrent history of Southern baseball, creating a lively survey of regional baseball evolution
highly recommended for any sports library!
Fair Play, third edition
Robert L. Simon
Westview Press
2465 Central Avenue, Boulder, CO 80301
9780813343686, $33.00, www.westviewpress.com
FAIR PLAY: THE ETHICS OF SPORT appears in its third edition to provide new sections
analyzing sports, games, and ideas of philosophy. From revised considerations of the morality of
sports competition and violence concerts to discussions of headline-making issues, this is packed
with discussions key to any high school or college-level survey of professional sports and
ethics.
Cycling Fast
Robert Panzera
Human Kinetics
Box 5976, Champaign, IL 61825-5076
0736081143, $19.95, www.humankinetics.com
CYCLING FAST: WINNING ESSENTIALS FOR CYCLING COMPETITION provides a fine
survey of cycling, from selecting a racing bike frame and choosing a race to nutrition for training,
bike-handling skills for different terrains, and more. The focus is on competitive cycling:
CYCLING FAST is packed with tips and training plans, workouts and checklists perfect for avid
cyclers.
Ride Your Way Lean
Selene Yeager & Bicycling Editors
Rodale Press, Inc.
400 South Tenth Street, Emmaus, PA 18098-0099
9781605294063, $19.99, www.rodale.com
Ride Your Way Lean does more than just advocate cycling as a weight loss program: it tells
exactly how to use the bicycle to optimize loss, from understanding connections between speed
and duration and calorie-burning to selecting the proper bicycle, choosing the gear that will make
the most of calorie burning, and eating before and after the ride. A fine survey for any interested
in optimizing bicycle use for weight loss!
Race Track Attack Guide: AutoClub Speedway
Edwin Reeser, III
Sericin Publishing Company
1979 Mar Vista Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
9780984172436 $16.95
For the auto racer, every track is a new puzzle to attack. "Race Track Attack Guide: AutoClub
Speedway" is a guide to mastering this particular motor sports course, and how to maximize
one's performance on its twists and curves with a skill and finesse that only professionals
typically have. For anyone who wants to master the course, the "Race Track Attack Guide:
AutoClub Speedway" continues the series detailed analysis, highly recommended.
Survival Notes for Race Fans
Robert Stofel
Ambassador Books
c/o Paulist Press
997 Macarthur Boulevard, Mahwah, NJ 07430
9780809146468, $14.95, www.ambassadorbooks.com
Not everything in life can be burned through at two hundred miles per hour. "Survival Notes for
Race Fans: Inspiration for the Drive Through Life" is a self-help and inspirational guide for
NASCAR and other motorsports fans to using one of their favorite passions to help them drive
through their own life, sprinkled with a bit of faith throughout. "Survivals Notes for Race Fans"
is a strong pick for the racing fan who needs their spirits lifted.
Learning from Water
Rene Harrop
Stackpole Books
5067 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-6921
9780811705790, $39.95, www.stackpolebooks.com
The trout is not a fish so easily caught. "Learning from Water: Fishing Tactics & Fly Designs for
the Toughest Trout" draws upon author Rene Harrop's over a half century of experience.
Encouraging fishermen to read the water to choose their lure and more correctly make their
judgment calls to catch bigger, meatier trout, Harrop leaves no aspect of the sport uncovered and
gives an analytical eye to the process. "Learning from Water" is an informative read for any
ambitious trout fisher, highly recommended.
The Art Shelf
Idle Idol
Edward & John Harrison
Mark Batty Publisher
30 West 37th St., Suite 409, New York NY 10018
9780984190614, $16.95, www.markbattypublisher.com
IDLE IDOL: THE JAPANESE MASCOT collects under one cover the fine 3D characters found
all over Japan, and is a pick for both arts and Japanese culture collections. The names, culture
and features of each character is explored in an outstanding survey of strange Japanese figures,
from Hello Kitty to Pyon-Chan.
Faeries
Bran Froud & Alan Lee
Abrams
115 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011
9780810995864, $29.95, www.abramsbook.com
The fairy has been the icon and first step into all things fantastical. "Faeries" is a collection of art
and text, providing a gorgeous exploration of faeries and their history, their varieties, and so
much more. Originally published thirty years ago, this deluxe collector's edition reprinting
introduces new art and essays on faeries from the original artists, and includes eight frame-able
prints and pull out posters. It also includes quite a few stories spread out through the illustrations.
"Faeries" is a top pick for lovers of faeries in search of a coffee table book, or those who just
appreciate good fantasy art.
H. J. Ward
David Saunders
The Illustrated Press
3640 Russel Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110
9780982004135, $39.95, www.theillustratedpress.com
His art style is iconic and well known by many, even if they don't know his name. "H. J. Ward" is
a biography of the man who created a grand assortment of art throughout the early days of pulp
magazines in the first half of the twentieth century. Looking at his life as well as his work with
plenty of major comic franchises as well as early icons like the Lone Ranger and Superman. With
hundreds of works, his style defined an era, and has earned a special place in the hearts of fans of
the era's comic books and pulp magazines. "H. J. Ward" is a fine coffee table collection for
anyone with an appreciation for the man's work, or those who enjoy comic history in
general.
Processing for Visual Artists
Andrew Glassner
AK Peters
5 Commonwealth Road, Suite 2C, Natick, MA 01760
9781568817163, $69.00, www.akpeters.com
In this world of interactivity, simple art isn't enough sometimes. "Processing for Visual Artists:
How to Create Expressive Images and Interactive Art" is a guide to creating powerful and useful
interactive art to make the most out of this twenty first century medium. Andrew Glassner gives
readers a complete and thorough guide to programming and creating programs and using it as a
medium for art. Discussing many necessary techniques, with plenty of example exercises, and
outlining the production of both 3D and 2D graphics, "Processing for Visual Artists" is a great
resource for artists and programmers, highly recommended.
Enameling on Metal
Nuria Lopez-Ribalta & Eva Pascual i Miro
Barrons
250 Wireless Bouelvard, Happauge, NY 11788
9780764162978, $29.99, www.barronseduc.com
Metal can be just another easel. "Enameling on Metal: The Art and Craft of Enameling on Metal
Explained Clearly and Precisely" is an introduction for those who want to explore the
possibilities of enameling on metal, using metal to be another way to express oneself artistically.
The special materials needed, the tips and techniques that make metal art truly stand out, and so
much more, "Enameling on Metal" is an intriguing and fascinating read that shouldn't be
overlooked by artists looking for new mediums.
The World History Shelf
Lonergan & Historiography
Thomas J. McPartland
Missouri University press
2910 LeMone Blvd., Columbia, MO 65202
9780826218841, $44.95, www.press.umsystem.edu
There's more to history than writing down things that have happened. "Loneregan &
Historiography: The Epistemological Philosophy of History" is a discussion of historiography,
the philosoph and why of history. History is used not only as a look into the past, but an inquiry
of the why of human nature, what culture has brought, and brings forth plenty of thought on the
matter. A scholarly study and a solid addition to history and philosophy collections, "Loneregan
& Historiography" is an informative text with plenty to add to any classroom discussion.
Lenin's Final Fight
Vladimir Lenin
Pathfinder
PO Box 162767, Atlanta, GA 30321-2767
9781604880274, $20.00, www.pathfinderpress.com
Lenin's version of Soviet Communism was much different from that of what Stalin turned it into.
"Lenin's Final Fight: Speeches & Writings 1922-23" looks into the waning days of the political
life of Vladimir Lenin as he was fighting for his vision for Russia that he won toppling the Tsars
in 1917. Told with his own documents and writings, "Lenin's Final Fight" is a fascinating read
for anyone who is intrigued in studying this major power in history.
Hanoi Jane
Jerry Lembcke
University of Massachusetts Press
PO Box 429, Amherst, MA 01004
9781558498150, $22.95, www.umass.edu
Jane Fonda's staunch positions during the Vietnam war gave birth the mythos of Hanoi Jane.
"Hanoi Jane" delves into the mythology constructed around Jane Fonda, who was known for
visiting North Vietnam, visiting prisoners of war during the infamous conflict. Outspoken against
the war, she has gained her own infamy, and the figure Hanoi Jane is constructed as what
undermined America's efforts during the war. Analyzing the mythos of Hanoi Jane, "Hanoi Jane"
is an intriguing and fascinating take that shouldn't be overlooked by any history collection
focusing on the Vietnam war.
Empires Apart
Brian Landers
Pegasus Books
80 Broad Street,5th Floor, New York, NY 10004
9781605981062 $35.00 www.pegasusbooks.com
Empire is a concept that never truly goes away. "Empires Apart: A History of American and
Russian Imperialism" looks at the concept of empire through the perspective of America and
Russia. Through tis birth, America has been part of an empire or building an empire of its own,
so much so that one could say the country is built on empire. Russia, one of the most massive
land-wise countries in the world, has also made its identity out of manifest destiny. Looking at
these two countries, their history, and their futures as super powers, "Empires Apart" proves to be
a remarkable, scholarly, and educational read for world history collections.
The Medieval World
National Geographic Books
1145 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036-4388
9781426205330, $40.00, www.nationalgeographicbooks.com
With the fall of Rome, the world entered a period where it struggled to keep its advances. "The
Medieval World: An Illustrated Atlas" is a history of the period scattered with a history of the
man concepts and events that have happened throughout the period. The dual rise of both
Christianity and Islam as major players in the West and Middle East, the changing face of the
world divided by the rise of many nations, and what lead to the Renaissance. "The Medieval
World" is packed with full color maps, reproductions of art, and much more providing a
comprehensive overview of the era, proving both entertaining and educational.
The Mythology Shelf
Dances with the Gods
Wafa Stephan Tarnowski
Al Rimal Publications
c/o International Publishers Marketing
PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
9789963610112, $11.95, www.amazon.com
There are myths that form the basis for all other stories. "Dances with the Gods:
Canaanite-Phoenician Myths & Legends Retold" brings these ancient myths into the modern era
as author Wafa Stephan Tarnowksi brings them into language that younger readers will
understand to help them embrace and love these legends. "Dances with the Gods" is a fine
addition to any children's fiction collection, highly recommended.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
SleepManual
Wilfred Pigeon PhD
Barron's
250 Wireless Road, Hauppauge, NY 11788
0764197371, $16.99, www.barronseduc.com
SLEEPMANUAL: TRAINING YOUR MIND AND BODY TO ACHIEVE THE PERFECT
NIGHT'S SLEEP includes an audio CD with relaxation exercises and is a top pick for any who
have had trouble sleeping. Edited by Michael J. Sateia, MD, this offers the latest research and
advice from leading experts and an unusual interactive exercise plan perfect for insomniacs.
Jones and Bartlett
40 Tall Pine Drive, Sudbury, MA 01776
www.jbpub.com
The tenth updated edition of 2011 NURSE'S DRUG HANDBOOK (9780763792381, $39.95) is
a 'must' for any health reference collection, especially those where nurses regularly consult
nursing drug references. It provides facts on hundreds of drugs, using formatted drug entries in an
alphabetical arrangement and an index of all generic, trade and alternate drug names for quick
cross-referencing, and it provides the latest research on drug interactions, dosage adjustments,
and precautions. Mary E. Zaccagnini and Kathryn Waud White's THE DOCTOR OF NURSING
PRACTICE ESSENTIALS: A NEW MODEL FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING
(9780763773465, $56.95) will be a textbook assignment for many a nursing student, current
DNP students and those seeking the degree. It's modeled after the eight DNP Essentials outlined
by the AACN, offering analysis of materials relevant to an Essentials document, using the
documents to help students understanding the degree requirements. Lisa Astalos Chism's THE
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE: A GUIDEBOOK FOR ROLE DEVELOPMENT AND
PROFESSIONAL ISSUES (9780763766535, $61.95) provides students with information on the
DNP degree and related professional topics. From case scenarios and bulleted summaries to
reflection questions at chapters' end, this is a fine textbook choice for any studying for the degree.
No nursing library should be without these!
The Whole-Food Guide to Overcoming Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Laura J. Knoff, NC
New Harbinger Publications
5674 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
9781572247987, $17.95, www.newharbinger.com
The Whole-Food Guide to Overcoming Irritable Bowel Syndrome offers a blend of recipes and
health tips for eating well with a digestive disorder. From natural relief for constipation and
diarrhea to a greens recipe for those who hate leafy greens, this is packed with plenty of practical
ideas blending nutrition and appealing dishes, and deserves a place in any health or general
collection!
The Eden Diet
Rita Hancock, MD
Zondervan Publishing House
5300 Patterson Avenue, S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49530
9780310328087, $14.99, www.zondervan.com
THE EDEN DIET: YOU CAN EAT TREATS, ENJOY YOUR FOOD, AND LOSE WEIGHT
advocates a simple technique - the Apple test - to help decide when it's actually time to eat. The
idea is when you are physically hungry you will eat anything - even an apple - and it uses this and
other visualization techniques to modify and identify real hunger and need versus habit. A fine
behavior modification approach to dieting, this will earn its place in any culinary library.
Syndrome W, revised edition
Harriette R. Mogul
M. Evans
c/o Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
4501 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 200, Lanham, MD 20706
9781590771617, $16.95, www.rlpgtrade.com
Losing the hour glass figure seems to come often with age. "Syndrome W: A Woman's Guide to
Reversing Midlife Weight Gain" is a health guide aimed towards middle aged women to help
them fight the common midlife weight gain that naturally comes when a woman ages. With
recipes for lower calorie meals, advice on habits to stave off the middle age roundness, and
plenty of tips on keeping life fun and keeping a positive outlook, "Syndrome W" is an ideal pick
for any woman who wants to face middle age with the odds stacked in their favor.
End of Life Care
Sandra L. Friedman, David T. Helm
American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
501 3rd Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001
9781935304074, $75.00, www.aaidd.org
The final days are tough, for both the dying and those around them. "End-of-Life Care: For
Children and Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities" is a guide for caring for a
dying one who has been suffering from various disabilities. Written by a collection of experts on
near death care, the authors seek to help readers and medical staff provide adequate care that
respects the dignity of the dying and their families. Discussing many issues surrounding it, from
medical advancements, political debates, ethics, and more, "End-of-Life Care" will prove to be a
useful resource and reference for those who are professional caretakers and are not certain how to
deal with caring with terminal cases.
The Encyclopedia of Healing Points
Roger Dalet
Healing Arts Press
c/o Inner Traditions
1 Park Street, Rochester, VT 05767
9781594773358, $24.95, www.healingartspress.com
There are subtle ways to help heal their own bodies. "The Encyclopedia of Healing Points: The
Home Guide to Acupoint Treatment" is a guide to the healing points and what they can offer to
help the healing process and help pain relief. Outlining disorders that acupressure points can help
with, Roger Dalet, a renown French acupuncturist, gives a complete and comprehensive
discussion of Healing points. For anyone who wants a thorough guide to this brother practice of
acupuncture, "The Encyclopedia of Healing Points" is a fine resource, not to be missed.
Women's Home Workout Bible
Brad Schoenfeld
Human Kinetics
PO Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61825-5076
9780736078283, $19.95, www.humankinetics.com
Money shouldn't be a barrier to fitness. "Women's Home Workout Bible: A Better Body for
Every Budget" is a guide for attaining better health for only a hundred dollars, but with tips for
those fortunate enough to be able to part with more. For stretching the health budget, over a
hundred exercises are discussed to help readers get a greater mastery of their own health and
fitness. With simple programs, "Women's Home Workout Bible" is a useful resource for those
who are short on time and money.
The Environmental Studies Shelf
Conservation by Proxy
Tim Caro
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20009-1148
9781597261920, $70.00, www.islandpress.com
With so many talking heads going on about environmentalism, it can be hard to truly
understanding it. "Conservation by Proxy: Indicator, Umbrella, Keystone, Flagship, and Other
Surrogate Species" discusses environmentalism looking to plainly state and describe looks to
define terms such as biodiversity, elaborating on the buzzwords, and seeking to give a plainly
stated state of the environment address. Throughout, there are detailed diagrams supporting Tim
Cairo, a professor of Wildlife at the University of California, and his facts on his opinions and
thoughts on the matter. With a high attention to detail and plenty of research, "Conservation by
Proxy" proves to be a complete and comprehensive look at the topic of environmentalism, a fine
addition to community and college collections on studying the topic.
In Katrina's Wake
Donald L. Canney
University Press of Florida
15 Northwest 15th Street, Gainesville, FL 32611-2079
9780813035109, $27.50, www.upf.com
Katrina is quite possibly the most major disaster in the first decade of the 2000s. 'In Katrina's
Wake: The U. S. Coast Guard and the Gulf Coast Hurricanes of 2005" delves into events at the
response of the coast guard during this catastrophic event in 2005. Devastating New Orleans, and
faced with some bumbled political action, heroes were made as the Coast guard rushed to save
lives and lessen the damage to the region, and how these events still ring strong today. "In
Katrina's Wake" is a thoughtful analysis of the event and the importance of the coast guard,
highly recommended.
An Introduction to Green Process Management
Sam Windsor
ASQ
600 N. Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
9780873897914, $40.00, www.asq.org
What does it mean for a business to be green? "An Introduction to Green Process Management"
discusses the details and needs of being an environmentally progressive business. Defining
greenness, elaborating on unique requirements to be able to call oneself green, and more. With
chapters on standards, management, recycling, carbon trading, among others, "An Introduction to
Green process Management" will prove a very useful and educational resource, very highly
recommended.
The Fashion Shelf
Little Green Dresses
Tina Sparkles
Taunton Press
63 South Main Street, PO Box 5507, Newtown, CT 06470-5507,
9781600851216, $22.95, www.taunton.com
The best fashion designer for you, is you. "Little Green Dresses: 50 original Patterns for
Repurposed Dresses, Tops, Skirts, and More" is a guide for those who want to save the planet but
look fashionable while doing it. Focused on using something old and turning it into something
new and made by you, there is plenty of thoughtful wisdom for any creative and environmentally
conscious self-fashioner. "Little Green Dresses" is a read that shouldn't be missed for the
inventive dress wearer.
The Crafts Shelf
30-Minute Earrings
Marthe Le Van
Lark Books
c/o Sterling Publishing
387 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016
9781600594878, $21.95, www.larkbooks.com
30-MINUTE EARRINGS offers some sixty quick projects for jewelers, offering a range of styles
that moved from earrings made from fabric swatches or scrap metal to those made from copper
sheets. These are different, stylish creations made largely of metal and are fine quick projects for
any jewelry-maker.
Threads
Debbie Bates & Liz Kettle
Landauer
3100 101st Street, Suite A, Urbandale, IA 50322
9780982558614, $27.95, www.landauecorp.com
A bit of thread can spice up one's art by a good degree. "Threads: The Basics & Beyond: The
Complete Visual Guide to Thread Techniques & Creativity" discusses thread and how to weave
into the techniques of quilting, painting, and other artistic mediums. With no shortage of ideas
and full color photos throughout, Debbie Bates & Liz Kettle teach readers well on using thread in
many versatile ways. "Threads" is a fine addition to any crafts collection.
Stitching Beaded Jewelry
Lesley Weiss
Kalmbach Books
21027 Crossroads Circle, PO Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187-1612
9780871164124, $21.95, www.kalmbachbooks.com
Beads can be the first ingredient in something truly special. "Stitching Beaded Jewelry:
Everything You Need to Know to Get Started" is a guide for the beginner who doesn't even know
where to get started. Covering numerous techniques for getting started with bead design. With
plenty of diagrams and full color photos throughout the guide, Lesley Weiss arms readers with
everything they need to get started to create beautiful bead jewelry. "Stitching Beaded Jewelry" is
a fine addition to any crafts or hobbyist collection.
The Library Science Shelf
Crash Course In Public Library Administration
Wayne Disher
Libraries Unlimited
c/o ABC-CLIO
Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
www.abc-clio.com
9781598844658, $30.00, www.amazon.com
There are two ways to learn -- from someone else's experiences or from your own mistakes. The
former is much to be preferred over the latter. That's why "Crash Course In Public Library
Administration", a 124-page compendium of instruction and commentary by Wayne Disher
(Public Library Director, Helmet, California) will prove to be an invaluable reference for
librarians called upon to provide administrative services in rural or small urban systems. Deftly
organized into fifteen thoroughly 'user friendly' chapters, "Crash Course In Public Library
Administration" covers all the major areas of concern ranging from library policies, to budgeting
issues, facility management, general planning, and more. An ideal instructional reference, "Crash
Course In Public Library Administration" strongly recommended reading for anyone called upon
to library administrative duties and should be a core part of academic Library Science reference
collections as well.
The Handbook of Art and Design Librarianship
Amanda Gluibizzi & Paul Glassman
Facet Publishing
c/o Neal Schuman
100 William Street, Suite 2004, New York, NY 10038
9781856047029, $115.00, www.neal-schuman.com
Librarians aren't exclusive to rows of books. "The Handbook of Art and Design Librarianship"
discusses the art librarian and what is expected of this position. Many minds converge and
discuss the visual arts and their presentation to the public. With chapters on how to encourage art
literary, art history, art's evolution over the years, the role and uses of technology, and how
communication is greatly changing the art world, this is a scholarly and comprehensive
discussion of art librarianship and the aspects surrounding it. "The Handbook of Art and Design
Librarianship" is a strong addition to community and college library science and art
collections.
Risky Business
Linda W. Braun, Hillias J. Martin, and Connie Urquhart
ALA Editions
50 East Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611
9780838935965 $55.00 www.alastore.ala.org 1-866-746-7252
It may seem appealing to try to appeal to teens, but there are risks in radical transformations.
"Risky Business: Taking and Managing Risks in Library Services for Teens" is a discussion of
steps that can be taken to make a library appeal to young adults, and the things to consider while
moving towards catering to them. From the simplest of concerns of carrying books that may
prove controversial, technology integration, becoming a social center, or even shifting layouts
against century old systems. Discussing these topics at great length and weighing the pros and
cons of each, "Risky Business" comes with many useful appendixes, and will prove an invaluable
resource for any library that wants to be on the cutting edge.
Everyone Plays at the Library
Scott Nicholson
Information Today
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NH 08055
9781573873987, $39.50
Games and play can unite generations. "Everyone Plays at the Library: Creating Great Gaming
Experiences for All Ages" discusses how libraries can embrace becoming community centers by
offering game playing opportunities at these facilities. Written by a man who has been a game
designer, an educator, and a librarian, he comes to other librarians with tips on encouraging play
and togetherness, while outlining these values. Elaborating genre with many outlets and
platforms, "Everyone Plays at the Library" is a very useful read that shouldn't be overlooked by
librarians trying to make their library more important to their community.
Liven Up Your Library
Jennifer A. Wetzel
Upstart Books
401 S Wright Road, Janesville, WI 53547
9781602130470, $17.95
If it's just rows and rows of books, it won't exactly be someplace people want to go. "Liven Up
Your Library: Creative & Inexpensive Programming Ideas" is a guide to brightening up one's
library and using these elements to attract patrons. From colorful fliers to encourage reading, to
good design and art throughout the library to liven the place up, to games and activities, "Liven
Up Your Library" is quite the read for anyone who wants to help encourage elementary school
students to read.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
The Writer's Guide to Queries, Pitches, & Proposals, second edition
Moria Allen
Allworth Press
10 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010
9781581157437, $19.95, www.allworth.com
To write to persuade is a truly powerful skill. "The Writer's Guide to Queries, Pitches, &
Proposals" is a guide to writing when it counts the most, to get your idea heard, known, and sold.
With tips on crafting a query letter, proposing a fiction or nonfiction book, preparing a
manuscript, syndication, win grants, public speaking, and dealing with rejection, "The Writer's
Guide to Queries, Pitches, & Proposals" is a very useful resource that should be at hand for any
writer.
How To Be A... Writer
Barbara Baig
Writer's Digest Books
c/o F+W Media
4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
9781582978055 $16.99 www.fwpublications.com
How To Be A... Writer: Building Your Creative Skills Through Practice and Play is a
self-training resource for writers of all skill and experience levels. Chapters offer useful exercises
to encourage one's natural talents for communication, expression, memory, creativity, and
characterization. Tips, tricks, and techniques for finding one's voice as a writer, getting
obligatory projects done to free up time for the writing one wants to do, understanding the nature
of the relationship between writer and reader, and more fill this handy and practical volume. An
invaluable supplementary skill-improvement resource for writers everywhere, How To Be A...
Writer is highly recommended.
Six Pigs in a Tub
Gene Cox
Capital City Books
1 N. 5th Street, Richmond, VA
9780984288120 $12.95 www.capitalcitybooks.com
The English language can prove quite annoying at times. "Six Pigs in a Tub: A Grammar Repair
Kit" seeks to help readers evade the many pitfalls and complexities that come along with English
grammar and how popular culture and media are not helping. With no shortage of humor, anyone
looking to command a greater mastery of English should consider "Six Pigs in a Tub".
Living Write
Kelly L. Stone
Adams Media Corporation
57 Littlefield Street, 2nd floor, Avon, MA 02322
www.adamsmedia.com
9781440506246, $16.95, www.amazon.com
Writing things down, often in a personal journal, has been a long and established
psychotherapeutic tools and creative psychological exercise. This practice has also proven to be
an invaluable approach for authors seeking inspiration and substance for their literary efforts.
"Living Write: The Secret to Inviting Your Craft Into Your Daily Life" by Kelly L. Stone is a
224-page instructional manual that will teach anyone how to make writing a daily priority, create
and maintain enthusiasm for their writing activities, gain confidence in their abilities as a writer,
and establish a professionalism in their writing quite distinctive from those who simply sit down
on occasion to write something. Of special note is a comprehensive program specifically
constructed to overcome and eliminate negative writing habits. Enhanced with an accompanying
CD, "Living Write: The Secret to Inviting Your Craft Into Your Daily Life" will prove to be
useful for the novice seeking to establish good writing habits, as well as more seasoned authors
seeking to tap the power of their subconscious mind and harness it to their writing agendas and
projects.
New Perspectives On Technical Editing
Avon J. Murphy, editor
Baywood Publishing Company
26 Austin Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701
9780895033949, $47.95, www.amazon.com
The newest addition to the Baywood Publishing Company's 'Technical Communications Series',
"New Perspectives On Technical Editing" is a collection of ten informed and informative articles
by experienced and knowledgeable editors that have been compiled by Avon J. Murphy, a
professional technical editor and owner of Murphy Editing and Writing Services. Murphy is also
a fellow of the Society for Technical Communication and currently the book review editor for
"Technical Communications", the quarterly journal of the Society for Technical Communication.
With the articles providing a range of perspectives, aspiring editors will find informed and
informative information on a range of editing issues such as ethics, legal issues, strategies for
diverse media, electronic editing, editing technical journals, and a great deal more. Each chapter
features extensive references. Enhanced with an annotated bibliography that provides an
evaluated description of one hundred editing resources. A critically important read for anyone
who aspires to an editorial career, "New Perspectives On Technical Editing" is an exceptional
reference and highly recommended for professional and academic Writing/Publishing reference
collections.
Views from the Loft
Daniel Slager
Milkweed Editions
1011 Washington Avenue South, #300, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1246
9781571313232, $20.00, www.milkweed.org
The exchange of ideas is a key factor in improving oneself to become a better writer. "Views
from the Loft" discusses the importance of the writer's group and a method of constant feedback.
Filled with musings from countless writers, they offer insight on how to create ideas, getting it
onto paper, criticizing and being criticized, and the success and failure of publishing. "Views
from the Loft" is filled with inspiration and push for the would be writer who wants to better
master their craft, very highly recommended.
The Library DVD Shelf
Strong Body, Fit Body with Erin O'Brien
Acacia
8515 Georgia Avenue Suite 650, Silver Spring, MD 20910
9781598284614 $16.99 acacialifestyle.com
Strong Body, Fit Body with Erin O'Brien is an all-purpose home workout on DVD, requiring no
equipment other than light hand weights. Hollywood personal trainer Erin O'Brien guides the
viewer through a blend of strength training, circuit training, and multi-joint movements designed
to work multiple muscle groups at the same time. An excellent choice to tone muscle and get the
heart going, Strong Body, Fit Body with Erin O'Brien is an ideal workout for anyone adapting
their lifestyle to lose weight and improve their overall fitness. 46 min., widescreen. Also highly
recommended for personal fitness DVD libraries is Acacia's "Bollywood Party Workout"
(9781598284508, $16.99, 50 min.), a toning and cardio workout invested in the energy,
enthusiasm and outright fun of Bollywood dance.
10 Minute Solution: Pilates for Beginners
Lara Hudson, host
Anchor Bay Entertainment
2401 West Big Beaver road, Suite 200, Troy, MI 48084-3304
$14.98 www.anchorbayentertainment.com
Part of the excellent 10 Minute Solution series of fitness DVDs, 10 Minute Solution: Pilates for
Beginners lives up to its title with an amalgam of basic Pilates workouts anyone can learn and
perform. The five ten-minute segments, which can be mixed and matched to one's personal
tastes, are "Core Basics", "Lower Body Basics", "Upper Body Basics", "Total Body Combo", and
"Long & Limber Stretch". Hosted by Pilates Method Alliance Gold Certified Instructor Lara
Hudson, 10 Minute Solution: Pilates for Beginners is easy-to-follow and a stellar choice for
effective body sculpting. 56 minutes. Also highly recommended for personal fitness libraries is
Anchor Bay's "Dance Off the Inches: Cardio Hip Hop" (45 min. plus 19 min. step guide,
$14.98).
Travel with Kids: Caribbean Cruise
Janson Media
88 Semmens Road, Harrington Park, NJ 07640
$17.98 www.janson.com www.TravelWithKids.tv
Another winning installment in the Travel with Kids series, Travel with Kids: Caribbean Cruise
is a DVD family travel guide to enjoying a Caribbean cruise, including ports at Jamaica,
Cozumel, Cayman Islands, Labadee, Haiti, and Miami. Following the Roberts family on an
enlivening adventure, Travel with Kids: Caribbean Cruise is both a useful wealth of tips and
resources for potential vacationers, and a relaxing experience that armchair travelers everywhere
will enjoy. bonus features include a thirty-minute Travel with Kids Miami video, a trip planner
with information on ship, route & excursions, and a bloopers reel. An excellent, practical and
preparatory supplement for anyone with children interested in enjoying a Caribbean cruise. 117
minutes.
Good Fortune
PBS Home Video
c/o SSA Public Relations
15260 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1730, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
9781608833023 $24.99 www.shopPBS.org
PBS distribution offers another critical commentary on society in Good Fortune, a cautionary
DVD documentary that questions whether international efforts to aid Africa might be doing more
harm than benefit. Focusing on Jackson and Silva, two individual Kenyans seeking to protect
their homes from being razed by large-scale development, Good Fortune puts a human face on
larger societal consequences. In rural Kenya, an American investor hopes to soften poverty by
flooding the land and creating a multi-million dollar rice farm - destroying any other incidental
farms like Jackson's farm in the process. In Nairobi, Silva's home and business is being destroyed
as part of a slum-upgrading project. Are the potential advantages of these large scale intrusions
sufficient to justify the homes and successful livelihoods they devour? Is sufficient investment
being placed in the diligence and entrepreneurial spirit of the African people themselves? Deleted
scenes are included in this thought-provoking documentary, worthy of stirring informed debate.
Also distributed by PBS and highly recommended for public library collections is "Lafayette the
Lost Hero" (9781608832514, $24.99), a DVD biography of Gilbert de Lafayette and the critical
role he played in the creation of America's democracy.
Personal Training with Jackie
Anchor Bay Entertainment
2401 West Big Beaver road, Suite 200, Troy, MI 48084-3304
$14.98 www.anchorbayentertainment.com
Personal Training with Jackie: Xtreme Timesaver Training is a fitness DVD that combines
cardio and strength training into an effective 30-minute workout. Television star Jackie Warner
lends her expertise as a top-dollar personal trainer in this DVD packed with moves that train
multiple muscle groups at once. Personal Training with Jackie is excellent choice for anyone
seeking a workout routine that promotes maximum self-improvement despite having a minimum
amount of time available for exercise! 32 min.
Well: Worked Out with Tannis Kobrinsky
Stock Yard Films
c/o 411 Video Information
PO Box 1223, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
$14.95 www.healthabitravels.com www.411videoinfo.com
Hosted by Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis instructor Tannis Kobrinsky (certified by Julius Horvath),
Well: Worked Out is a fitness DVD blending Pilates, Qi Gong moves, yoga-based stretches, and
balance poses to the rhythms of music from around the world. Five different segments are
offered; they can be combined into a single balanced workout, or undertaken separately. The
sections are "Well Within" (with a focus on core muscles), "Well Being" (movement mediation
to access one's Chi), "Well Armed" (upper body tone and stretch), "Well Grounded" (lower body
muscle building and joint mobility), and "Well Balanced" (enhance one's awareness and alertness
in addition to balance). A choice addition to personal fitness DVD libraries.
World Food Markets: China
Learning ZoneXPress
PO Box 1022, Owatonna, MN 55060
1571758453 $49.95 www.learningzoneexpress.com 1-888-455-7003
Intended for viewers ranging in age from grade 7 to adult, World Food Markets: China is an
educational DVD about food markets and food preparation in the populous nation of modern
China - where freshness is so important that some Chinese housewives shop twice a day to
prepare meals that are not only flavorful, but also healthy. Cookbook author and traveler Paulette
Mitchell guides the viewer through Hong Kong, Shanghai, and the ancient water town of
Zhujiajiao, where people come to the food markets to socialize as well as shop and savor local
delicacies. Printable teaching materials are available online as a companion to this brief yet
enlightening cultural program. Highly recommended, especially for school and public library
DVD collections. 24 minutes, closed captioned.
Agatha Christie Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express
Acorn Media Group
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 620, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3403
9781598284676 $29.99 Blu-ray www.acornmedia.com
Now available on a beautifully mastered Blu-ray, Murder on the Orient Express brings Agatha
Christie's classic mystery starring the inscrutable Hercule Poirot (played by David Suchet) to
unforgettable life. While traveling from Istanbul to London by rail, Poirot is offered a large sum
of money to determine who is threatening the life of a wealthy, hard-line businessman. Poirot
declines at first, but when the businessman is stabbed to death, Poirot resolves to reconstruct
what led to the murder and find the killer. Guest stars include Eileen Atkins, Toby Jones, Hugh
Bonneville, and Barbara Hershey; Murder on the Orient Express also comes with a list of Poirot
books, cast filmographies, and the bonus featurette "David Suchet on the Orient Express",
offering a tour of the history of the real-life Orient Express. A "must-have" for fans of Agatha
Christie's widely beloved works, Murder on the Orient Express deserves to be the centerpiece of
any British mystery Blu-ray collection. 93 min. plus 47 min. bonus program, 1080p (bonus
program 1080i), widescreen, SDH subtitles.
Exploring Our Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
PBS Home Video
c/o SSA Public Relations
15260 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1730, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
9781608833061 $49.99 www.shopPBS.org
Exploring Our Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. collects three groundbreaking films about
understanding the history and origins of American people: "African-American Lives",
"African-American Lives 2", and "Faces of America". Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides the
viewer on a tour that encompasses history, genealogy to reveal the stories sagas of Americans
from a diversity of ethnic backgrounds. Exploring Our Roots is ultimately not just a story of race
or ancestry, but an exploration of American heritage and foundation. An excellent, contemplative
collection that examines what it truly means to be an American, Exploring Our Roots is a top
pick especially for public library DVD collections. 3 DVDs, 12 hours, widescreen.
Directors: Life Behind the Camera
First Run Features
630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 1213, New York, NY 10036
$29.95 www.firstrunfeatures.com
Assembled from over 300 hours of interviews, Directors: Life Behind the Camera is a stunning
documentary featuring words of wisdom from thirty-three legendary directors. A compendium of
revelations about the art, business, and craft of filmmaking, how to get things done in
Hollywood, the pitfalls facing one at all steps of the process, and more, Directors: Life Behind
the Camera is further enhanced with illustrative film clips and interviews with guest actors and
other industry veterans. A fascinating treasure trove for movie buffs, and an absolute "must-see"
for anyone interested in getting into directing as a career, Directors: Life Behind the Camera is
especially recommended for public and college library DVD collections. 2 DVDs, 4 hours.
The Audiobook Shelf
The Yoga of Sleep
Rubin Naiman, PhD
Sounds True Audio
413 South Arthur Avenue, Louisville, CO 80027
9781591799184 $19.95 www.soundstrue.com 1-800-333-9185
The Yoga of Sleep: Sacred and Scientific Practices to Heal Sleeplessness lives up to its title as a
two-CD audiobook self-teaching course to relearning how to enjoy deep, healthy sleep without
the use of drugs. Host Dr. Rubin Naiman offers simple techniques for calming one's mind,
unwinding at the end of the day, optimizing the environment in which one sleeps, and more. The
CDs include rituals and rhythms offering virtually hypnotic methods to aid a smooth transition to
sleep, the value of meditation and relaxation in encouraging a mindful surrender to sleep, and
even the equally sacred art of awakening. A wonderful exploration into the benefits of yoga to
combat insomnia and stilted sleep patterns, The Yoga of Sleep is highly recommended for
anyone with sleep problems - particularly as a first choice before ingesting medications that dull
the senses and may interfere with getting a good night's rest. 2 CDs, 2 hours.
Tough Customer
Sandra Brown, author
Victor Slezak, narrator
Recorded Books, LLC
270 Skip Jack Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
9781449818463 $123.75 www.recordedbooks.com 1-800-638-1304
Tough Customer is the unabridged audiobook adaptation on CD of Sandra Brown's suspenseful
novel about Dodge Hanley, a private investigator who cares more about results than rules. When
a murderous stalker seeks to kill the daughter he has never met, Dodge must unravel the
madman's schemes to not only protect her, but also earn a chance at reconciliation. An absorbing
saga, skillfully brought to life via the smooth narration of Victor Slezak, Tough Customer is a top
pick for both library and personal audiobook collections. 12 CDs, 13.75 hours.
Fake
Eric Simonson
L.A. Theatre Works
681 Venice Boulevard, Venice, CA 90291
1580817556 $25.95 www.latw.org 1-800-708-8863
Oscar-winning writer and director Eric Simonson examines the most notorious archaeological
hoax of history in Fake, an audiobook presentation that alternates between 1914 and 1953 while
following journalists and archaeologists on their quest to learn who originally planted the alleged
(and ultimately false) "missing link" of the Piltdown Man skull. Even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,
author of the classic Sherlock Holmes mysteries, is a suspect! Smoothly performed by a cast of
five talented people, Fake makes one of history's mysteries come vividly alive and is highly
recommended, especially for public library audiobook collections. 2 CDs, 105 minutes.
Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang: A Dark Ones Novel
Katie MacAlister
Recorded Books, LLC
270 Skip Jack Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
9781440734762 $92.75 www.recordedbooks.com 1-800-638-1304
Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang: A Dark Ones Novel is the unabridged audiobook adaptation
of Katie MacAlister's dark fantasy about a woman caught a vampire love triangle. Pia has
married the Dark One Alec, who has gone missing. Her former love, the Dark One Kristoff, is
convinced that she is connected to the group seeking to eradicate his kind. An unknown evil
presence menaces her, while the vampire community hunts Kristoff and her for crimes they didn't
commit. An exciting web of supernatural intrigue, undeath-defying danger and passionate love
connect the three for better or worse, in this nail- (or jugular-) biting adventure! 8 CDs, 9.75
hours.
Ralph Compton: Ride the Hard Trail
David Robbins, author
Kevin Orton, narrator
Lone Star Audio
c/o Recorded Books, LLC
270 Skip Jack Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
9781440768019 $77.75 www.recordedbooks.com 1-800-638-1304
Ride the Hard Trail is the unabridged audiobook adaptation of author David Robbins' western
novel, written in tribute to the legendary legacy of the late Ralph Compton. The cowpunchers Lin
and Chancy Bryce seek shelter from the long arm from the law by earning a living working as
cowpunchers at a widow's ranch. But when a ruthless land baron tries to seize the widow's land,
Lin and Chancy become immersed in a bitter range war with the baron and his virtual army of
hired guns. Lin swore he'd never strap his weapons on again, but the threat of a blood feud may
force him to compromise his own principles. Kevin Orton's narration brings to life this
memorable saga of internal as well as external frontier struggle to vivid life. 7 CDs, 8.25
hours.
Kokoda
Paul Ham
Bolinda Publishing
186 S Long Swamp Rd, Jackson, ME 04921
9781742148281 $123.95 www.bolinda.com
Kokoda is the audiobook adaptation of journalist Paul Ham's chronicle of the bloody battles
fought on the Papuan jungle trail during World War II. Australian forces struggled to defend their
homeland; the Japanese were under strict orders to fight to the death in order to conquer "Greater
East Asia". The conflict was fierce and savage, marked by acts of bravery on both sides. Kokoda
is a vivid, compelling, and balanced military history chronicle, worthy of the highest
recommendation. 17 CDs, 21 hours 30 minutes.
KnitKnit
Sabrina Gschwandtner
Knitting Out Loud
111 Middle Street, Stockton Springs, Maine 04981
9780979607370 $29.95 knittingoutloud.com
KnitKnit is the audiobook presentation of true stories from twenty-six men and women (and one
group) who engage in modern-day knitting as an art form, or for the joy of it, or to create useful
and practical items, or to test the boundaries of their skill. Regarding handcraft in the context of
contemporary art, KnitKnit serves as inspiration as well as exploration into the discoveries that
await one learning to combine the dexterity of their hands with the creativity of their minds for
fruitful results. KnitKnit is, of course, the perfect audiobook to listen to while working on one's
own knitting, and an excellent gift for knitting hobbyists everywhere. 3 CDs, 3 hours 30
minutes.
Hachette Audio
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
www.hachetteaudio.com
Scott Turow's THE BURDEN OF PROOF (9781607883784, $29.98) receives a fine narration by
stage and screen actor John Bedford Lloyd, and tells of a defense attorney facing an emotionally
shattering event as a family is caught in crimes and secrets. This gripping story is a top pick for
any library where legal investigative action thrillers are a hit. Tiger Woods' HOW I PLAY GOLF
(9781607882060, $17.98) is narrated by Walter Franks and Tiger Woods and provides a fine,
vivid account detailing Woods' game and personality. From his six keys to a great backswing to
how to practice golf shots, this is a winning account any sports collection will relish! HITCH 22
by Christopher Hitchens (9781607882329, $34.98) is narrated by the author, features a
conversation with the author, and tells of one of the most notable, debated public intellectuals of
modern times. It's a personal history as well as a social history, telling of his relationships,
changes, and public personal life. Tony Hsieh's DELIVERING HAPPINESS: A PATH TO
PROFITS, PASSION, AND PURPOSE (9781607882305, $29.98) provides a powerful survey of
an author who sold his first company for, $265 million - at the age of 24. His amazing survey
shares the different lessons he's learned in business and life, showing how a differently evolving
corporate culture is offering a strong model for success and achievement, based on personal
happiness and new paradigms for measuring success. Robert Ludlum's THE BOURNE
OBJECTIVE (9781607882268, $49.98) receives a new Jason Bourne novel written by Eric Van
Lustbader and narrated by powerful reader Scott Sowers. Facing down African mercenaries,
Jason Bourne's witness of an art dealer's death results in a dangerous trail of conspiracy in this
powerful Bourne thriller, packed with exciting twists and turns in the typical Bourne tradition
begun by novelist Ludlum. Nelson DeMille's THE LION (9781607882206, $39.98) receives a
fine narration by Scott Brick, who has lent his voice to numerous successful recordings over the
years, and brings a sequel to a year 2000 best-seller to life. It's ten years later, and special Agent
John Corey returns to confront the Libyan terrorist known as The Lion in this gripping saga
recommended for any lending library. Also a pick is James Patterson and Adam Sadler's
DANIEL X: DEMONS AND DRUIDS (9781607882442, $22.95), a survey of Daniel X, on a
mission to eliminate every intergalactic criminal on Earth. His superpower allows him to take on
some dangerous aliens - including Phosphorius Beta, the demon of fire. An excellent science
fiction story evolves, packed with twists, turns and high drama! Elin Hilderbrand's THE ISLAND
(9781607882404, $34.98) is narrated by Denise Hicks, who adds a fine and lively flavor to this
novel of a summer get-away where Birdie Cousins finds her role as mother of the bride-to-be
challenging - especially when the bride abruptly announces she's canceled her engagement. A
fine story of mothers, daughters and family secrets makes for a moving saga and dramatic audio!
Scott Turow's INNOCENT (9781600249211, $39.98) provides a fine sequel to PRESUMED
INNOCENT and receives a fine reading by Edward Hermann featuring Orlagh Cassidy. Over
twenty years after the murder trial of PRESUMED INNOCENT, this tells what happens when
Sabich, a chief judge, finds his wife dead under mysterious circumstances. Molto accuses him
once again of murder - and dark truths and dangers again threaten the legal system. Fans of
PRESUMED INNOCENT will relish this!
Brilliance Audio
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
www.brillianceaudio.com
Andre Norton's YEAR OF THE UNICORN (1441814191, $24.99) enjoys a fine spirited
performance by Kate Rudd as it pairs a coming-of-age story with a romance set in Andre
Norton's Witch World. Gillian longs to leave her dull country life, but her desire for adventure
brings her on a dangerous journey in this vivid science fiction audio, perfect for any lending
library. Dean Koontz's FRANKENSTEIN: LOST SOULS (1441818294, $34.99) receives a fine
narration by veteran Christopher Lane, who brings to life a new Frankenstein legend with a twist
for modern times. This monster is created using stem cells and nanotechnology with the goal of
creating a race of machine/biological humans - and when it back fires, Victor is in trouble in this
engrossing story line! Douglas Brinkley's THE WILDERNESS WARRIOR: THEODORE
ROOSEVELT AND THE CRUSADE FOR AMERICA (1441853243, $39.99) receives a fine
performance by Dennis Holland who provides a warm, clear voice to reveal a fine focus on
President Theodore Roosevelt and his environmental legacy. From the role nature played in
Roosevelt's career to his influences from Audubon to Darwin, this offers a blend of personal
anecdotes and political insights perfect for any general lending library. Dean Koontz's THE
VISION (1441817344, $34.99) receives a fine narration by Dan John Miller, who is a multiple
Audie finalist and Earphones ward winner. It provides an early Koontz classic award-winning
novel telling of a clairvoyant who uses her psychic abilities and visions to help police solve
crimes - until she envisions her own death. A striking supernatural crime drama evolves. Meg
Gardiner's THE LIAR'S LULLABY (1441820019, $36.99) receives a fine narration by veteran
reading Susan Ericksen, who brings to life a story of has-been country singer Tasia, who is the
ex-wife of the president of the U.S. Her latest politically charged song rises in the charts - and
results in her murder. It's up to forensic psychiatrist Jo to prove it's murder, not suicide, in this
latest thriller. Linda Howard's AFTER THE NIGHT (1423363191, $29.99) receives a fine
performance by Natalie Ross, a native Texan stage actor whose voice spices the story of Faith
Devlin and Gray Rouillard in another search for truth. Southern overtones are perfectly captured
in Ross' narrative voice as the thriller and romance evolves.
The Library CD Music Shelf
Voice Over the Bridge
Khing Zin Shwe and Shwe Shwe Khaing
EarthSync
c/o FlipSwitch (publicity)
PO Box 2207, Bloomington, IN 47404-2207
$16.98 www.flipswitchPR.com
Voice Over the Bridge is an extraordinary music CD that resurrects the Great Songs once used to
praise the King of the ancient 13th century kingdoms of Myanmar. Recreated in collaboration
with modern-day western musicians, the Great Songs return with captivating vocals and an
evocation of past glory. Voice Over the Bridge is hauntingly beautiful and highly recommended.
The tracks are "Rain Song" (6:40), "Nitoon Yanka" (6:25), "Ataing Mathy Blue" (7:26),
"Mandalabon" (3:03), "Glorious Sun" (4:11), "San Way" (3:48) and "Thida" (7:28).
Baba Mo Tunde
King Sunny Ade
Mesa / Bluemoon Recordings / IndigeDisc
c/o Rock Paper Scissors
511 West 4th Street, Suite 2, Bloomington, IN 47404
$16.98 www.rockpaperscissors.biz
Baba Mo Tunde is King Sunny Ade's first studio album in ten years; now with the aid of his
enthusiastic band, he brings his pulse-pounding brand of Nigerian music steeped in Yoruba
rhythm, culture, and lore. Baba Mo Tunde features an exciting, driving beat, energetic lyrics, and
a drive to dance. Several American musicians have contributed to this exciting, high-octane
album on two CDs, especially recommended for international music shelves. The tracks are (Disc
1) "Baba Feran Mi" (18:55), "Oro Yi Bale" (15:47), "Emi Won N'ile yi O" (8:55), "Baba L'oun
S'ohun Gbogbo" (11:28); (Disc 2) "Baba Mo Tunde" (31:02), "Baba Mo Tunde King Britt
Remix" (15:17), and "Eyi Ma Dun To" (11:00). Also highly recommended from Rock Paper
Scissors is "Homes", an album of "Beach Blanket Noir" by sold-out-show popular performers
Jon and Roy.
The Military Shelf
The American Way of War
Tom Engelhardt
Haymarket Books
PO Box 180165, Chicago, IL 60618
9781608460717, $16.95, www.haymarketbooks.org
When you take the highest office in the land, you get all of its problems, regardless if they are
your construction or not. "The American Way of War: How Bush's War Became Obama's" is a
political book discussing American politics and America's role on the world stage. Criticizing the
way the wars have taken shape, 9/11 and how it happened, the flaws of Bush and Obama, and the
problems of the future, "The American Way of War" provides much to think about and makes for
an intriguing read, highly recommended.
Killer Rays
Mark Frankel
Specialty Press
39966 Grand Avenue, North Branch, MN 55056
9781580071550, $44.95, www.specialtypress.com
From the pages of science fiction comes America's next lethal weapon. "Killer Rays: Story of the
Douglas F4D Skyray & F5D Skylancer" discusses the production of these fighters that became
major players in the Navy's arsenal in the 1950s, flying off of air carriers for the first time in
history and becoming the scourge of America's enemies. With plenty of artwork and photos, both
color and black and white, as well as technical specs and information, "Killer Rays" is a top pick
for any aviation technology fan, very highly recommended.
4 Troops
Meredith Melcher & Company
Newmarket Press
18 E. 48th Street, New York, NY 10017
9781557049476, $16.95, www.newmarketpress.com
Friendships form in the military, and like minded interests lead to unique endeavors. "4 Troops:
The Mission is Music" is a collection of four soldiers uniting over their love and music and
performing for the sake of their injured associates and veterans that are returning to home, raising
money and awareness. Inspirational, and coming with a CD-ROM with two of their songs, "4
Troops" is a touching read, a top pick for anyone looking to support the troops in their own
way.
Osprey
44-02 - 23rd St., Long Island City, NY 11101
www.ospreypublishing.com
Shilomo Aloni's Mirage III vs. MiG-21: Six Day War 1967 (9781846039478, $17.95) is a pick
for any serious military library, offering a blend of first-hand accounts and surveys of the latest
research to tell of dogfights over the Middle East. Photos and drawings in color illustrate the
Mirage III aircraft and MiG 21 operations during the key aerial warfare scenarios of the times,
making this a top pick for any military collection. Also highly recommended is Alfredo
Logoluso's FIAT CR.32 ACES OF THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR (9781846039836, $22.95), a
survey offering complete histories of the pilots and craft of the FIAT CR.32 in Spanish Civil
War. History blends with technical specs and military strategy for an outstanding presentation!
Paul F. Crickmore offers a fully revised edition of his classic LOCKHEAD BLACKBIRD:
BEYOND THE SECRET MISSIONS (9781846038464, $24.95). It was first published in 1986
when the Cold War was at its height: ten years later a number of official documents have been
declassified and these and dozens of key military contacts re-tell the story of the SR-71 and its
performance and importance, in a title highly recommended for any serious military collection.
Also recommended is COUNTERINSURGENCY IN MODERN WARFARE (9781849081641,
$19.95), edited by Daniel Marston and Carter Malkasian. This new paperback edition holds new
chapters reviewing counterinsurgency methods, comparing works and perspectives of leading
analysts in the U.S. and Canada in a 'must have' reference for any military collection.
Hero Found
Bruce Henderson
Harper
10 East 53rd St., New York NY 10022-5299
9780061571367, $27.99, www.harpercollins.com
HERO FOUND: THE GREATEST POW ESCAPE OF THE VIETNAM WAR provides a
dramatic, true story of a U.S. navy pilot who led a mass escape from a POW camp inside Laos
and became the longest-held American to escape captivity during the Vietnam War. It reads with
all the drama of a novel, but is a powerful, true story of survival and daring perfect for military
and general lending collections alike!
The Business Shelf
Best Practice in Professional Supervision
Allyson Davys & Liz Beddoe
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Box 960, Herndon, CA 20172-0960
9781843109952, $34.95, www.jkp.com
Best Practice in Professional Supervision: A Guide for the Helping Professions offers an
assessment of the basic skills and practices involved in a supervision relationship, from
organization to culture, and offers examples and a model of superior supervision. Adult learning
theory contributes to the model where supervision is viewed as a learning environment: a range
of professions, from nursing to allied health, is covered in this fine recommendation for any
business or health sciences collection.
The Jazz Process
Adrian Cho
Addison-Wesley
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
0321636457, $29.99, www.informit.com/aw
THE JAZZ PROCESS: COLLABORATION, INNOVATION, AND AGILITY is a top pick for
business managers and teams seeking to apply jazz musician principles to the business world. It
comes from a collaboration expert and musician who shows how to use thee basics to improve
team performance, offering a survey that begins with five core principles of working in teams
and teaches how to collaborate more effectively both within the team and with customers and
outside interests. A top pick for any business collection!
Marketing in a Web 2.0 World
Peter Van Rhysdam
Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc.
1405 SW 6th Ave., Ocala, FL 34471-0640
9781601383174, $24.95, www.atlantic-pub.com
The Internet changes so rapidly that a tactic useful in 2009 may not work in 2010. "Marketing in
a Web 2.0 World: Using Social Media, Webinars, Blogs, and More to Boost Your Small
Business on a Budget" looks at the possibilities of the internet has for marketing and pushing the
potential of small business above and beyond what they were usually limited in attaining. A
powerful and comprehensive research, "Marketing in a Web 2.0 World" is a choice pick that
shouldn't be overlooked by any small business with growth aspirations.
Predictable Magic
Deepa Prahalad and Ravi Sawhney
Wharton School Publishing
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
9780137023486 $29.99 www.mcp.com 1-800-428-5331
What works isn't some crazy unknown formula, it can be pretty clear and standard. "Predictable
Magic: Unleash the Power of Design Strategy to Transform Your Business" is a guide to making
a successful product by building a strategy along with the product to make the corporation work
with the product instead of aversely like many products start their lifespans on. From different
strategies for different items, the importance of marketing, and how to introduce something new,
"Predictable Magic" is a fine read, and a solidly recommended one.
Refocusing Focus Groups
Robert J. Morais
Paramount Market Publishing, Inc.
950 Danby Road, Suite 136, Ithaca, NY 14850
9780981986975 $19.95 www.paramountbooks.com 1-888-787-8100
Research is invaluable in any venture, especially so in business. "Refocusing Focus Groups: A
Practical Guide" is a guide to maximizing the potential of focus groups, and how to get real,
usable, reliable info out of them. Drawing upon decades of pre-existing research and the opinions
of many experts, "Refocusing Focus Groups" should be required reading for any business seeking
to use one.
The Education Shelf
What Teachers Really Need To Know About Formative Assessment
Laura Greenstein
ASCD
1703 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311-1714
9781416609964 $27.95 www.ascd.org
Assessing a students skills shouldn't only be done at the time of a test. "What Teachers Really
Need to Know About Formative Assessment" is a guide for educators on using formative
assessment, and how it can help teachers help their students before they fail a vital test. With
advisories on diagnosing problems, adjusting instruction, finding out what's not working, and so
much more, Laura Greenstein uses her over three and a half decades of teaching experience to
create a useful read that shouldn't be missed. "What Teachers Really Need to Know about
Formative Assessment" is a core addition to any educational studies collection.
How the Sun Makes Our Day
The College of William & Mary's Center for Gifted Education
Prufrock Press
PO Box 8813, Waco, TX 76714-8813
9781593633929, $39.95, www.prufrock.com
Without the sun, we'd have nothing. "How the Sun Makes Our Day" is a guide to a youth science
curriculum for kindergarten and first graders to help them gain a more basic understanding of our
solar system and why the sun is so important. With thirteen thoroughly researched lessons, how
to challenge your students, and more, "How the Sun Makes Our Day" is quite the resource for
those tasked with teaching this aspect of science to very young learners, a top pick for elementary
education collections.
Learning by Doing, second edition
Richard DuFour & Collaborators
Solution Tree
555 North Morton Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
9781935542094, $34.95, www.solution-tree.com
Learning is something that a good company should never stop doing. "Learning by Doing: A
Handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work" is a complete and comprehension
guide to PLCs, or professional learning community. Educators can provide a major aspect to
effective employees if applied correctly and help companies move forward. Evaluating,
establishing, and reforming these practices make "Learning by Doing" a read that should be
highly considered by any business that wants to train its employees further.
The Adventures of Super3
Annette C.H. Nelson and Danielle N. DuPuis
Linworth
c/o ABC-CLIO
Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 92116-1911
9781586833879, $95.00, www.abc-clio.com
The Adventures of Super3: A Teacher's Guide to Information Literacy for Grades K-2 offers
teachers a collection of dynamic lesson plans which can be used to teach problem-solving
strategies to young children. Each lesson contains performance objectives, activities, assessment,
and children's literatures, with printable materials for each lesson and a DVD with two animated
shorts rounding out a revolutionary new way teachers can teach the concept of the Super3.
Corwin Press
2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
www.corwin.com
Gayle H. Gregory and Lin Kuzmich's STUDENT TEAMS THAT GET RESULTS: TEACHING
TOOLS FOR THE DIFFERENTIATED CLASSROOM (9781412917025, $35.95) offers
effective group tools to improve critical thinking, knowledge sharing and applied learning. Over
100 reproducible planning tools offer teachers a host of tools, from examples for math and
graphic organizers to examples, steps and directions. Sandra M. Kaplan, Irene Guzman and Carol
Ann Tomlinson's USING THE PARALLEL CURRICULUM MODEL IN URBAN SETTINGS
GRADES K-8 (9781412972192, $38.95) provides a key survey for teachers in urban settings. It
provides a hands-on curriculum guide that focuses on student potential in studies, as classroom
participants, and as presenters, teaching how to build the connections between curriculum and
personal strengths that will enable students to rely on their strengths. Education collections must
have these! Randi Stone's MORE BEST PRACTICES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
CLASSROOMS: WHAT AWARD-WINNING TEACHERS DO (9781412963428, $30.95)
comes packed with lessons and units written by teachers who have used these ideas successfully
in classrooms. Each lesson includes grade levels, objectives, state and national standards, and
more, offering keys to managing classrooms and teaching in all disciplines. A 'must' key for
engaging students more efficiently. Also key is Sarah V. Mackenzie and G. Calvin Mackenzie's
NOW WHAT? CONFRONTING AND RESOLVING ETHICAL QUESTIONS: A
HANDBOOK FOR TEACHERS (9781412970846, $33.95). Real-life case studies offer a
volume that examines the relationship between ethics and school success, considering the role of
teachers in developing ethical policies for their schools and considering how inter-relationships
are affected by the school's structure. A thought-provoking piece, this examines working
relationships throughout the system. Cornelius L. Barker and Claudette J. Searchwell's
WRITING MEANINGFUL TEACHER EVALUATIONS - RIGHT NOW! (9781412960113,
$31.95) appears in its third updated edition and provides school principals with a reference guide
to teacher evaluations. Sample written evaluations with commentary, forms, and keys to
interacting with teachers and parents alike make for an outstanding, specific guide!
Best Practices for the Inclusive Classroom
Richard T. Goon, PhD and Vicky G. Spencer, PhD
Prufrock Press
Box 8813, Waco, TX 76714-8813
9781593634063, $39.95, www.prufrock.com
Best Practices for the Inclusive Classroom is written by expert teachers and researchers and
examines field-tested strategies that teachers need to teach all learners equally well in the
classroom. General and special interest providers alike receive strategies in different content
areas and a review of the entire integration process, plus tested tips for introducing assistive
technology and responding successfully to cultural differences. Very highly recommended!
Developmentally Appropriate Play
Gaye Gronlund
Redleaf Press
10 Yorkton Court, St. Paul, MN 55117-1065
9781605540375, $32.95, www.redleafpress.org
DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PLAY; GUIDING YOUNG CHILDREN TO A
HIGHER LEVEL provides a powerful early childhood survey packed with teaching methods and
best strategies for facilitating high-level play. From interaction with kids to adding
documentation and drawing and blending early learning standards into play, this offers parents
and educators an excellent survey and is a pick for any early learning library.
The Science Shelf
Packing for Mars
Mary Roach
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
9780393068474, $25.95, www.wwnorton.com
PACKING FOR MARS: THE CURIOUS SCIENCE OF LIFE IN THE VOID offers a fine
survey studying space. Her survey of hilarious adventures from simulated space stations around
the glove to a simulated moon missions makes for a personal collection of information on how to
become an astronaut. Psychology and physical challenges are assessed in a lively tour of space
research perfect for any general lending collection!
Brilliant
Jane Brox
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
215 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10003
9780547055275, $25.00, www.hmhbooks.com
BRILLIANT: THE EVOLUTION OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHT provides a lively, fun history of
artificial light form early limestone lamps by Ice Age humans to the latest LED technology. This
probes scientific developments but also offers a concurrent social history of how light needs and
developments have changed mankind. A fine, lively survey!
Modeling Our World, second edition
Michael Zeiler
ESRI Press
380 New York Street, Redlands, CA 92378-8100
9781589482784 $44.95 www.esri.com
There are many ways to project data, and maps are no different. "Modeling Our World: The
ESRI Guide to Geodatabase Concepts" discusses maps and the many different versions and
concepts that are used throughout their presentation throughout the world. With tips on creating
geodatabases for any size of project, presenting data well, and choosing the right method for the
job, one comes to realize how to present the complex Earth in many different useful ways.
"Modeling Our World" is a must have resource for anyone who works with geodatabases or
maps.
Introducing Geology, second edition
Graham Park
Dunedin
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 NE 58th Ave. Suite 300, Portland, OR 97213-3786
9781906716219, $16.99, www.isbs.com
It makes up a good chunk of the Earth and it's everywhere if you know where to look.
"Introducing Geology: A Guide to the World of Rocks" is an introductory to geology to better
understanding the large assortments of rocks that encompass the world. Geology can lead to a
greater understanding of history, from its creatures, to the big picture of history and the dawn of
the planet's life, to other worlds. With plenty to teach, "Introducing Geology" is a fine addition to
any science collection, and a top pick for anyone who wants to learn about the importance of
Geology.
The Literary Shelf
Animal Characters
Bruce Thomas Boehrer
University of Pennsylvania Press
3905 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4112
9780812242492 $49.95 www.upenn.edu/pennpress
The animal still plays a powerful part in literature, even as the world goes to cities. "Animal
Characters: Nonhuman Beings in Early Modern Literature" analyzes the history of modern
literature and the use of animals when they became less a part of everyday life starting in the
Renaissance. Through five species, author Bruce Thomas Boehrer provides an intriguing look at
shifting views and how events in the world has changed the opinions on the once noble horse, the
amazing parrot, the tortured cat, and much more. "Animal Characters' is a fascinating analysis of
early modern literature, a solid addition to any community or college literary studies
collection.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
Do Unto Others
Michael Z. Williamson
Baen Books
1230 Avenue of Americas, New York NY 10020
9781439133835, $22.00, www.baen.com
DO UNTO OTHERS tells of a Welsh coal-mining family who uses technology to exploit the
subsurface ores of entire planets, becoming the richest people in the universe. But enemies are
trying to kill them - and Bryan and his daughter face repeated dangers and even nuclear threats in
this moving and exciting story of espionage, wealth, and dangers perfect for any general science
fiction collection.
The Wolf of Tebron
C. S. Lakin
Living Ink Books
6815 Shallowford Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
9780899578880, $14.99, www.amgpublishers.com
For a loved one, one would travel any distance. "The Wolf of Tebron" is a take on fantasy from
C. S. Lakin talking of Joran, a blacksmith who had found his wife and with her everything he
wanted. But when his wife is whisked away by magic, he takes up the journey to find her, with
only prophecy to guide him. With the friendship of a wolf, Joran's journey may yet come to a
happy end. "The Wolf of Tebron" is a fine take on the fairy tale, highly recommended.
The International Studies Shelf
Why Africa Matters
Cedric Mayson
Orbis Books
Price Bldg, Box 302, Maryknoll, NY 10545
9781570758690, $20.00, www.orbisbooks.com
Africa seems to be the last continent thought about in regards to today's modern world. "Why
Africa Matters" discusses the importance of the African continent and people in regards to the
world wide stage. Cedric Mayson, a contemporary of Nelson Mandela, seeks to explain the
details of Africa today, a people who still hold onto their traditions and cultures in the face of
globalization and technology. A thoughtful analysis of Africa's role in the global stage, "Why
Africa Matters" is a solid addition to any social issues collection, highly recommended.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
The Case of the Unnecessary Sequel
Brian Landon
North Star Press of St. Cloud
PO Box 451, St. Cloud, MN 56302
9780878393909, $14.95, www.brianlandon.com
Some people take cinema seriously. Perhaps too seriously. "The Case of the Unnecessary Sequel:
A Doyle Malloy Mystery" tells the story of Detective Doyle Malloy and his investigation of a
murder that happens on a controversial film. When his friends become entangled, and the murder
seems to not be done just yet, Doyle seems to be pit in a race against time. "The Case of the
Unnecessary Sequel" is a thrilling and fun mystery, highly recommended.
The Amazing Judgment / Mr. Laxworthy's Adventures
E. Phillips Oppenheim
Stark House
2200 O St, Eureka, CA 95501
9781933586274, $19.95
A good mystery is hard to put down. "The Amazing Judgment / Mr. Laxworthy's Adventures" is a dual book of the mysteries of E. Phillips Oppenheim, providing a source of the most intriguing pulp mysteries of the early twentieth century. With nearly two hundred works to his name Oppenheim is proven writer of mystery. "The Amazing Judgment / Mr. Laxworthy's Adventures" is an exciting double dose of mystery, a very highly recommended pick.
The Interior Design Shelf
Living Modern
Richard Powers
Thames & Hudson
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
9780500515259, $60.00, www.wwnorton.com
Modern design has become a bit of a meeting of practicality, retro, future, and something else.
"Living Modern: The Sourcebook of Contemporary Interiors" analyzes modern design and how
to blend it into one's own home with plenty of creative ideas. Presenting a book filled with ideas,
displayed with full color photos and text explaining the various styles, Richard Powers and
Phyllis Richardson provide no shortage of inspiration from the exterior and how it's built, to the
many trains of thought for the interior. "Living Modern" is a must for anyone who wants their
home to be the complete package of style, inside and out.
The Architecture Shelf
Residential Building Codes Illustrated
Steven R. Winkel, FAIA, et.al.
John Wiley & Sons
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9780470173596, $49.95, www.wiley.com
Residential Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2009 International
Residential Code is a 'must' for any serious builder or architect's collection - and for many a
homeowner. It provides an easy, illustrated guide to the building code requirements for
residential structures, is organized to follow the 2009 Code, and provides commentary by codes
experts as well as drawings and a visual format to enhance understanding. A team of experts in
building codes, architecture, and code consultation make this more than a recitation of law - and
a 'must have' reference!
Prefab Houses
Arnt Cobbers & Oliver John
TASCHEN America
107 Greene Street, New York, NY 10012
9783836507530, $69.99, www.taschen.com
PREFAB HOUSES offers insights into the mass-produced house that's constructed in a factory
and assembled on site in a few days or weeks. Unlike other coverages on the topic, this covers
the entire global prefab movement from the U.S. to Asia and Africa, offering assessments not
just of structure but of accessibility, delivery difficulties, and the mechanics of their assembly
and construction. Lavish, full-page color photos compliment an oversized presentation especially
recommended for college-level collections strong in architectural history and construction.
The Hybrid House
Catherine Wanek
Gibbs Smith, Publisher
PO Box 667, Layton UT 84041
1423603168, $24.99, www.gibbs-smith.com
THE HYBRID HOUSE: DESIGNING WITH SUN, WIND, WATER AND EARTH provides an
outstanding home reference perfect for builders, remodelers, and homeowners at all stages of
home design or retrofit. It considers the specifics of what makes a hybrid house, views structures
in different regions of the U.S. facing different weather challenges, and comes packed with color
photos of houses as it provides case histories and reviews of home choices. A fine addition to any
home and garden collection!
Construction Forms for Contractors
Karen Mitchell & Craig Savage
Craftsman
6058 Corte del Cedro, PO Box 6500, Carlsbad, CA 92018
9781572182226, $48.50, www.craftsman-book.com
Construction can prove to be a costly job, and making sure the payment is just right is vital to
getting paid at all. "Construction Forms for Contractors: Construction Forms in RTF, Excel, &
PDF Estimating Forms with Active Cells" is a resource for contractors frilled cover to cover with
blank forms for contractors who want to create a more complete and comprehensive payment
form for ease of use for them and their clients. Coupled with a CD filled with plenty of example
forms for use in many computing formats, "Construction Forms for Contractors" is a solid
resource and one that construction companies shouldn't be without.
The Music Shelf
Encyclopedia of Music Knowledge
Dr. William F. Lee, editor
Jessy Sauchuk, producer
Santorella Publications
13 Pleasant Avenue, Danvers, MA 01923
TS221, $10.95, www.santorellapublication.com
Encompassing a dictionary of music terms, music theory guide, and a history of music timeline,
(including 20 related reference charts), the "Encyclopedia of Music Knowledge" offers a compact
key to definitions of music terms and music theory areas. Including scales, modes, intervals,
transpositions, ranges, conducting patterns and a chronological timeline of Western music
history, the "Encyclopedia of Music Knowledge" is a versatile compendium of a wide range of
music knowledge. It even contains charts for analysis of forms of rondos, sonatinas and sonatas.
The "Encyclopedia of Music Knowledge" is a must for both serious and amateur students of
music.
Dictionary of Musical Terms
Produced by Jessy Sauchuk
Revised by Cari Levreault
Santorella Publications, Ltd.
13 Pleasant Avenue, Danvers, MA 01923
TS220, $8.95, www.santorellapublications.com
"Dictionary of Musical Terms" is a handy reference for music students featuring 126 pages of
definitions, reference charts and music theory, originally published in 2000 and revised in 2010.
In addition to many other appendices, it contains schematic charts for first, second and third
rondo forms plus sonatina and sonata forms for analysis. English translations of German, French,
Italian and other phrases and expressions are presented. Organized alphabetically with multiple
Appendices of other relevant musical information at the end, the "Dictionary of Musical Terms"
is the music student's best friend to aid in unlocking the mysteries of music.
The Fender Bass Handbook
Paul Balmer
Voyageur Press
c/o Quayside Publishing Group
400 First Avenue North, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55401
9780760338629, $25.00, www.voyageurpress.com
The Fender Bass Handbook tells how to purchase, set up and maintain and repair a Fender bass
guitar, covering everything from setting intonation and electronics troubleshooting to stage fixes
and basic enhancements. Including over six hundred color photos, this offers expert advice,
model history, tips on assessing a Fender, and more, and is the first handbook exclusively covering Fender bass guitars. A 'must' for any collection strong in musical instrument
coverage.
Shelter from the Storm
Sid Griffin
Jawbone
1700 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
9781906002275, $19.95, www.jawbone.com
Bob Dylan is one of the most influential musicians in history, and his time with Rolling Thunder
is not to be forgotten. "Shelter from the Storm: Bob Dylan' Rolling Thunder Years" discusses this
turbulent period in the musician's life. Though he was working with other remarkable musicians,
his life was out of control and was influencing his work. Looking at the history of this troupe of
traveling musicians, "Shelter form the Storm" proves to be a remarkable and enticing read for
any music history reader, and for any fan of Bob Dylan.
The Dance Shelf
Choreographing From Within
Diana F. Green
Human Kinetics
Box 5976, Champaign, IL 61825-5076
0736076190, $34.00, www.humankinetics.com
Choreographing From Within: Developing the Habit of Inquiry As an Artist provides a fine
survey of how to artistically create movement and choreograph concepts, and provides exercises
to make it happen. Students receive keys to exploring individual styles in a series of photos
illustrating concepts and showing how to blend movement with music and artistic pieces. Dance
and art libraries alike will find this a fine exploration.
The Gardening Shelf
So You Want to Be a Garden Designer
Love Albrecht Howard
Timber Press
133 S.W. Second Avenue, Suite 450, Portland OR 97204-3527
9780881929041 $29.95 www.timberpress.com
Having an eye for design is one thing, but to be a professional takes a bit more. "So You Want to Be a Garden Designer: How to Get Started, Grow, and Thrive in the Landscape Design Business" is a how to guide to the landscaping industry for those who love gardening and want to better embrace it and its challenges. Passion is a great place to begin, but Love Albrecht Howard gives readers the finer tuning of the business side, how to present your ideas, and most importantly how to make it profitable. For anyone with dreams of making their living working with gardens, "So You Want to Be a Garden Designer" is the book for them.
The Math Shelf
Hot X: Algebra Exposed
Danica McKellar
Hudson Street Press
c/o Penguin Publishing Group
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
9781594630705, $26.95, www.penguin.com
Hot X: Algebra Exposed comes from an actress and math genius who shows students how to ace
algebra. This is more than your traditional math review: it uses sassy, sparkling language and
easy step-by-step instructions to explain math and relate it to the real world. Students stuck on
square roots, word problems and more receive a peppering of the actress' own math encounters in
a title highly recommended for any middle to high school or general lending library!
The Pythagorean Theorem
Alfred S. Posamentier
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2119
9781616141813, $27.00, www.prometheusbooks.com
The Pythagorean Theorem: The Story of its Power and Beauty offers high school to college-level
collections a fine survey of the best-known equation in math, which every math student studies.
Why is it fascinating? Veteran math educator Alfred S. Posamentier offers a fine history of the
theorem and its importance over the centuries, linking it to mankind's development and evolution
and exploring its hidden aspects. A fine addition to any math history library.
The Jobs/Careers Shelf
Fearless Job Hunting
Bill Knaus, Ed.D, et.al.
New Harbinger
5674 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland CA 94609
9781572248342, $16.95, www.newharbinger.com
Fearless Job Hunting: Powerful Psychological Strategies for Getting the Job You Want tells how
to overcome self-doubt and worry and how to use psychology to understand real job
requirements, interviewer intentions, and how to land the job. From staying positive during the
process to using cognitive behavioral therapies to understand strategies decision processes in
organizations, this is yet another powerful tool in the modern job-hunter's toolbox - and a pick
for any career-oriented collection.
The Economics Shelf
Toward a Truly Free Market
John C. Medaille
ISI Press
3901 Centerville Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807-1938
9781935191810, $26.95, www.isibooks.org
Toward a Truly Free Market offers an excellent survey on the role of government, taxes, and
regulation in the lives of Americans. For three decades free-market leaders have tried to reverse
Keynesian economic politics only to produce more government debt. John Medaille advocates a
truly free-market system by considering economics as a humane science and arguing that
economic equilibrium and economic equality together lead to an unbalanced economy. A fine
argument ensues!
Money Enough
Douglas A. Hicks
Jossey-Bass
989 Market Street, 5th floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-1741
9780787997755, $17.95, www.josseybass.com
MONEY ENOUGH: EVERYDAY PRACTICES FOR LIVING FAITHFULLY IN THE
GLOBAL ECONOMY deserves ongoing mention and recommendation as an outstanding survey
identifying and exploring the nine economic practices that shape our social and religious lives. It
shows how money is a necessary but not central key to an abundant life, and it advocates readers
'do better' in their work and money decision-making processes. Highly recommended as a key to
spiritual and social survival during hard times as well as better days!
The Aviation Shelf
The Fw 200 Condor: A Complete History
Jerry Scutts
Crecy Publishing
c/o Specialty Press
99 Spring Street, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10012
9780859791311 $49.95 www.spibooks.com
The Fw 200 Condor: A Complete History is an exhaustively in-depth history of the Fw 200
Condor, a German aircraft used before and during world War II. The Condor was well known for
being capable of long air routes before the War broke out; its accurate navigation capabilities
over long tracts of ocean took a special toll of discipline among its pilots and crew. The Condor
was used to target allied vessels so far out to sea as to scarcely expect attack, and several hundred
thousand tons of war material to the bottom of the ocean. This continued until the arrival of
escort carriers and merchant ships armed with Hurricane fighters and long-range bombers to
counter the Condor threat. The Fw 200 Condor is a story of maritime reconnaissance, the
transition from peace to war, and more. Over 200 vintage black-and-white photographs illustrate
this meticulous accounting of how the Condors were constructed, how they were used, and their
ultimate effect upon aviation history. A "must-have" for serious aviation history and military
collections.
The Black Studies Shelf
Say It Loud!
Catherine Ellis and Stephen Drury Smith, editors
The New Press
38 Green Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10013
9781595581136 $35.00 www.thenewpress.com 1-800-233-4830
The sequel to the speech anthology/CD compilation "Say It Plain", Say It Loud! Great Speeches
on Civil Rights and African American Identity collects memorable speeches (all as recorded at
live events) pertaining to the African American struggle for liberty and equality from 1960 to the
present day. An accompanying MP3 allows one to listen to the impassioned voices of great
leaders speaking directly to the hearts and minds of the people about racial equality and civil
rights. Individual speeches include Malcolm X's "The Ballot or the Bullet", Martin Luther King
Jr.'s "Where Do We Go from Here?", Toni Morrison's 1993 Nobel Prize Lecture, Condoleeza
Rice's "Speech to National Council of Negro Women", and Barack Obama's "A More Perfect
Union" 2008 speech. Like its predecessor, "Say It Loud!" is a superb primary source worthy of
the highest recommendation for public and college library collections.
The Sociology Shelf
Networks, Crowds and Markets
David Easley and Jon Kleinberg
Cambridge University Press
32 Ave of Americas, New York NY 10013
9780521195331, $50.00, www.cambridge.org
Networks, Crowds and Markets: Reasoning About a Highly Connected World offers a
college-level text surveying the connectedness of modern society, from the Internet to global
communication, the spread of news and information, and more. It considers the networks and
behaviors of groups of people that evolve from such connections and provides undergrads with a
textbook considering the economics, sociology, computing and other factors of networks and
behavior patterns. A top pick for college-level sociology collections!
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