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A Handbook Of Bioethics Terms
James B. Tubbs Jr.
Georgetown University Press
3240 Prospect Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
www.press.georgetown.edu
9781589012592, $14.95, www.amazon.com
Laid out in alphabetical order, "A Handbook Of Bioethics Terms" by James B. Tubbs Jr.
(Professor of Ethics and Religion, Department of Religious Studies, University of Detroit Mercy)
is a compendium of terminology definitions in a glossary-style format with more than 400 entries
on significant terms expressions, titles, and court cases that have shaped bioethical standards to
what we have today. Entries are cross-referenced and thoroughly authoritative. A highly
recommended and 'user friendly' basic reference for personal, professional, academic, and
community library collections, "A Handbook of Bioethics Terms" is especially recommended to
the attention of students in health care ethics, practicing physicians and nurses, involved and
conscientious members of institutional ethics committees and review boards, as well as
non-specialist general readers with an interest in bioethics relevant issues.
The Obama Menu
TasteTV
TCB Cafe Publishing
PO Box 471706, San Francisco, CA 94147
www.cafeandre.com www.tastetv.com
9780979864070, $14.95, www.amazon.com
Perhaps the most unusual and unique books written about President Barack Obama, "The Obama
Menu: Dining With Barack Obama" is a chronological compilation of dinner engagements he has
had from 2001 through 2007. Laced throughout with culinary quotes from President Obama,
"The Obama Menu" also includes occasional menus and recipes for dishes that were served him
in people's homes, in restaurants, and in hotels. These dining occasions ranged from the simple to
the elaborate. Here are anecdotal stories, black-and-white photos, and a unique perspective of
what his life is like from a culinary point of view. An original and inherently fascinating read,
"The Obama Menu" is highly recommended reading for anyone curious about the life of an
American president in the making over these past few years.
The Words of Abraham Lincoln
Larry Shapiro
Newmarket Press
18 E. 48th Street, New York, NY 10017
9781557048301, $11.95, www.newmarketpress.com
Abraham Lincoln was known for his cool demeanor, dry wit, and wisdom. "The Words of
Abraham Lincoln" presents the sixteenth president and his most noted writings ranging from his
personal letters and notes to his family and friends, his political writings, and important civil war
texts. Lincoln's writings ring true even today and "The Words of Abraham Lincoln" is a fine
compilation of his work.
The Unexpected Caregiver
Kari Berit
Attainment Company Inc.
PO Box 930160, Verona, WI 53593-0160
1578616069, $19.00 www.AttainmentCompany.com 1-800-327-4269
Written by Kari Berit, author of the Active Seniors column for "Creative Forecasting" The
Unexpected Caregiver: How Boomers Can Keep Mom & Dad Active, Safe and Independent lives
up to its title, as it is packed cover to cover with invaluable information for any adult finding
themselves in the role of caregiver to aging loved ones. Chapters address how to better
communicate across the generational divide, the quest for spiritual direction, self-sustaining
activities, the value of exercise, how pets factor into the equation, and much more. "Check their
insurance coverage. Some carriers (including some Medicare supplementals, though not
Medicare itself, at this writing) recognize the impact on insurance claims of staying active and
healthy and will reimburse, in full or in part, for health-club memberships - provided they're used
on a regular basis." With a firm emphasis on practical matters, The Unexpected Caregiver is a
solid and compassionate resource, and a "must-have" for any baby boomer responsible for aging
relatives.
Apollo: Through The Eyes Of The Astronauts
Robert Jacobs, et al.
Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
115 W. 18th St., 6th fl, New York, NY 10011
www.abramsbooks.com
9780810921467, $24.95, www.amazon.com
July 20, 2009 is the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11's landing on the moon. In celebration of
that historic event that represented 'one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind', the
NASA team of Robert Jacobs (Deputy Assistant Administrator for Public Affairs), Michael
Cabbage (Director of the News Services Division), Constance Moore (Head Photo Researcher),
and Bertram Ulrich (Curator and Multimedia Manager) have collaborated to produce "Apollo:
Through The Eyes Of The Astronauts". Each of the twenty-one astronauts from the Apollo
program have selected a favorite photograph from his space flight to be included in this memorial
book. Enhanced with an informative foreword by Stephen and Lucy Hawking, "Apollo: Through
The Eyes Of The Astronauts" tells the individual stories of the astronauts on the Apollo missions.
Profusely illustrated throughout in perfect complement to an informed and informative text,
"Apollo: Through The Eyes Of The Astronauts" is an especially recommended addition to
personal, school, and community library American Space & Aeronautics history and reference
collections.
The Book Shopper
Murray Browne
Paul Dry Books
1616 Walnut Street, Suite 808, Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.pauldrybooks.com
9781589880566, $14.95, www.amazon.com
The two icon places around which my life has revolved have been community libraries and local
bookstores. They've served me as sanctuaries from the cares and concerns of the world at large as
private oasis of browsing comfort and intellectual delight. Of special memory are all those used
bookstores with their distinctive clutter, aromas, and colorful characters between the checkout
counters. Within the pages of "The Book Shopper" I see that I've found a kindred spirit in Murray
Browne, a fellow bibliophile and connoisseur of bookstores with their crowded shelves and
eclectic collections. This compilation of book and bookstore related observations, anecdotal
stories, fond memories, and sage commentaries is a true delight and recognizable for any and all
dedicated fans of the written word who have spend hours at a time doing nothing but browsing
the bookshelves in search of diverse literary treasures, forgotten tomes, timeless classics,
time-lost discoveries, and fitting gifts for friends, families, and themselves. "The Book Shopper"
is a terrific read and enthusiastically recommended for personal and community library
collections.
Understanding Online Piracy
Nathan W. Fisk
Praeger Publishers
c/o ABC-CLIO
PO Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116
www.abc-clio.com
9780313354731, $39.95, www.amazon.com
Today the computer is a ubiquitous part of every child's life in America. Just with most other
commonly accessible technologies from the automobile to the telephone, there are ample
opportunities for technologies to be used, abused, and misused. That's why laws, ethics, and
mores must keep up with technological innovations within the lives of our children. Case in point
- computer file sharing. The sharing of information from one child to another through the means
of the computer and the internet to which they are linked. In an earlier technology of audio tape
cassettes, the unauthorized reproduction of music was made illegal to protect the lawful
copyrights of those who originally produced the music. In a subsequent decade, the unauthorized
reproduction of videos was similarly banned to protect the copyrights of those who produced
movies, concerts, documentaries, etc. In today's world, that same kind of prohibition has been
codified into law to protect the intellectual property rights of those who create the content that is
recorded on computer files from being unethically and unlawfully distributed without the express
consent of those who own that file content. Of necessity, every new generation must be educated
as to what copyright protections of intellectual property is such a critical necessity. That is the
underlying purpose of "Understanding Online Piracy: The Truth About Illegal File Sharing" by
computer crime and cyber safety expert Nathan W. Fisk. This comprehensive and up-to-date text
covers all aspects of computer file sharing ranging from the technology involved to the legal
consequences of unauthorized use and abuse of those files. Not only file users themselves would
benefit from a careful reading of "Understanding Online Piracy", but also parents, teachers,
librarians, and computer file content providers as well. Of special note is the perspective Nathan
Fish provides concerning the social, economic, and technological consequences of illegal file
sharing. Simply stated, "Understanding Online Piracy" is critically important reading for anyone
who is sending or receiving computer files, and should be readily available in the collections of
every highschool, college, university, and community library in the country.
The Beginner's Guide To Preserving Food At Home, third edition
Janet Chadwick
Storey Publishing
210 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
9781603421454, $14.95, www.storey.com
In today's economy, one of family budget items that is getting more and more expensive are the
expenditures for food. Therefore, one of the best ways to economize for a family's food budget is
something our grandparents and great-grandparents knew well -- the home canning of fruits and
vegetables in season for later consumption. For all too many modern homemakers, home canning
is a lost art. That's what makes this newly updated, revised, and expanded third edition of Janet
Chadwick's classic instructional manual, "The Beginner's Guide To Preserving Food At Home" is
such a critically important and highly recommended addition to both family and community
library collections. Here are 231-pages packed with solid and 'user friendly' instructions for
canning, freezing, drying, brining, root cellaring vegetables, fruits and herbs for home
consumption. Comprehensive, up-to-date, informed and informative, "The Beginner's Guide To
Preserving Food At Home" will prove to be one of the most valuable additions any homemaker
can acquire and one of the most popular acquisitions any librarian can add as a community
resource.
The Fiction Shelf
East Garrison
G. M. Weger
Synergy Books
PO Box 80107, Austin, TX 78758
Phenix & Phenix (publicity)
2100 Kramer Lane Suite 300, Austin, TX 78758
9780981546230, $13.95, www.synergybooks.net
The pursuit of normalcy drives people far. "East Garrison" follows one woman as she strives for
an ordinary life during her pregnancy. Estranged from her father, she tries to make things right,
but that's not as easy as one would think, as she faces many challenges on this road, both from
external sources as well as her own stubborn nature. "East Garrison" is an entertaining and
moving read.
Master of the Eclipse
Etel Adnan
Interlink Publishing Group
46 Crosby Street, Northampton, MA 01060-1804
9781566567794, $15.00 www.interlinkbooks.com
Lebanese-American author and poet Etel Adnan presents Master of the Eclipse, an anthology of
short stories reflecting the shadow that war and death cast upon individual lives. At times dark,
giving an all-too-human glimpse of the difficulties of coping with loss, Master of Eclipse is
nonetheless also gives voice to the human desire to persevere. Elements of autobiography and the
author's all-too-thorough familiarity with the Lebanese Civil War are reflected in this brief yet
overwhelmingly compelling tales. Highly recommended, especially to modern world literature
shelves.
Transit
Bernard Share
Dalkey Archive
1805 S. Wright Street, MC-011, Champaign, IL 61820
9781564785428, $12.95, www.dalkeyarchieve.com
The confused adventure of two drunken fools can be as entertaining as any battle between good
and evil. "Transit" follows two lost drunken Irishmen as they stumble lost through time,
attempting to find their way home. As they look for their path, they find themselves reminiscing
about their past despite only meeting hours ago. Definitively Irish, "Transit" is endlessly
entertaining and highly recommended.
More Tales of Seamus the Sheltie
James Beverly
Nightengale Press
10936 N. Port Washington Road, Suite 206, Mequon, WI 53092
www.nightengalepress.com
9781933449760, $14.95, www.amazon.com
There's little that dog lovers enjoy more than a good dog story. "More Tales of Seamus the
Sheltie" is an anthology of short stories from James Beverly using their beloved dog Seamus as
their protagonist. Filled with fun stories that young readers will simply adore, "More Tales of
Seamus the Sheltie" also teaches valuable lessons. "More Tales of Seamus the Sheltie" is a fine
and highly recommended read for those who can't get enough of the canine species.
Take My Place
Beate Boeker
Avalon Books
160 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
http://avalonbooks.com
9780803499423, $23.95, www.amazon.com
A divorced, single mother and entrepreneur, Maren's chief goal in life is to keep, maintain, and
protect her independence. Something she believes is simply incompatible with getting involved
with a man. Then a business acquaintance foists his twin brother on her one night and she falls
for the substitute only to become enraged when she discovers this 'bait and switch' at her
expense. Revenge is the order of the day -- but her daughter has something else in mind. Author
Beate Boeker's "Take My Place" is an original romance that is beautifully crafted from first page
to last and highly recommended for personal reading lists and community library
collections.
The Death Of A Pope
Piers Paul Read
Ignatius Press
PO Box 1339, Fort Collins, CO 80522
www.ignatius.com
9781586172954, $21.95, www.amazon.com
Because handsome and outspoken peace activist Juan Uriarte is a former priest, it seems odd that
he should be standing trial under an accusation of participating in acts of terrorism. His global
Catholic charity outreach program is alleged to be a front for radicals engaged in violence as a
political tool. Kate Ramsay is a young British reporter assigned to cover Juan's trial. What she
hears leads her to seek the true story of Juan and his work. Traveling with him to Africa to
investigate his work in person, Kate finds her self attracted to Juan while a conspiracy of
international proportions takes root in the Vatican itself. Deftly craft by author Piers Paul Read,
"The Death Of A Pope" is a riveting read from beginning to end, replete with memorable
characters, detailed backgrounds, unexpected plot twists, and a thoroughly satisfying conclusion.
Very highly recommended and entertaining, "The Death Of A Pope" will make a popular
addition to personal reading lists and community library contemporary fiction collections.
Bright Dark Madonna
Elizabeth Cunningham
Monkfish Book Publishing Company
27 Lamoree Road, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
www.monkfishpublishing.com
9780979882876, $26.00, www.amazon.com
A superbly written historical novel by a master storyteller, Elizabeth Cunningham's 474-page
novel "Bright Dark Madonna" is the tale of Maeve, a young pregnant woman who played an
intimate role in the mystery of the Resurrection as the Celtic Mary Magdalen. A great
controversy breaks out when Maeve seeks to preach the gospel in her own manner, giving voice
to her own ideas about how to raise the daughter that Jesus of Nazareth sired with her prior to his
execution on a cross by the Romans at the behest of the Jewish religious authorities. When she
returns to Temple Magdalen (a holy whorehouse she founded), a custody battle breaks out over
her infant daughter Sarah and Jesus' mother must flee to the remote Taurus Mountains to living
in hiding among the Galatians. There is where a mysterious stranger shows up on her door step
badly in need of her healing. As Maeve determines to keep her family's secret she must also deal
with her now adolescent daughter's anger, strength of will, and determination to learn the truth
about her father. The legions of readers who so fully enjoyed and appreciated Elizabeth
Cunningham's previous two titles in the Mary Magdalene trilogy, "The Maeve Chronicles" will
be equally enthralled with the further adventures of Mary Magdalene in "Bright Dark Madonna"
as the journey of Maeve and her daughter Sarah continue and conclude with the third and last
volume in this outstanding and superbly written series.
Sweet Money Girl / Life and Death of a Tough Guy
Benjamin Appel
Stark House Press
2200 O Street, Eureka, CA 95501
9781933586267 $19.95 www.starkhousepress.com
Sweet Money Girl / Life and Death of a Tough Guy collects a pair of two-fisted action novels by
New York City Hell's Kitchen native Benjamin Appel (1907-1977). "Sweet Money Girl",
originally published in 1954, is the saga of two men who are both passionately in love with the
same woman - Hortense, a dance instructor who has long since lost all pretensions of idealism
and always looks after herself first. "Life and Death of a Tough Guy", originally published in
1955, tells the story of Joey Kasow, a Jewish kid growing up in 1920's Hell's Kitchen who
becomes increasingly entangled with an Irish gang, eventually serving as their enforcer. New
York City itself comes alive in both novels, which pulse with a synergetic resonance that reflects
the author's personal life experience. The result is a pair of adventures more immersive than a
movie! Highly recommended.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Cockatoos
Matt Cameron
Csiro Publishing
c/o Stylus Publishing
PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
9780643092327, $35.00, www.publish.csiro.au
Filling the skies of Australia, cockatoos have long captured human imagination. "Cockatoos" is
another entry into the Australian Natural History series, discussing this indigenous bird that
battles extinction in the modern day. Tracing the story of the cockatoo from its earliest history to
modern conservation efforts, "Cockatoos" is packed cover to cover with full color photographs
and plenty of scientific information, making it an absolute must for bird lovers.
Blackwell's Five Minute Veterinary Consult: Laboratory Tests And Diagnostic Procedures:
Canine & Feline
Shelly L. Vaden, et al.
Wiley-Blackwell
10475 Crosspoint Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46256
9780813817484, $99.99, www.wiley.com
America's two favorite domesticated pets are dogs and cats. These animal companions often
become integral members of the family and whose health needs are of paramount importance to
their owners. That is why most veterinary practices treat dogs and cats more than any other class
of animals. It is also why "Blackwell's Five Minute Veterinary Consult: Laboratory Tests And
Diagnostic Procedures: Canine & Feline" is a critically essential addition to all professional
veterinary clinics. An ideal textbook for veterinary students, this superbly organized, 'user
friendly', alphabetically arranged, 763-page encyclopedia reference with its focus on medical
issues associated with dogs and cats includes all of the basic tools utilized in veterinary practice;
diagnostic procedures; tests and treatments; medications; medical follow-up; appendices
providing tables of laboratory normal values, therapeutic drug monitoring, and referral
laboratories; and a comprehensive index. Also very highly recommended for veterinary student
and veterinary clinic reference collections from Wiley-Blackwell is the newly updated and
expanded "Manual of Clinical Procedures in Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, & Rodents" (9780813813042,
$59.99) by veterinary practitioners Steven E. Crow, Sally O. Walshaw, and Jennifer E.
Boyle.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
The Conversations With God Companion
Neale Donald Walsch
Hampton Roads
1125 Stoney Ridge Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22902-8719
9781571746047, $18.95, www.hrpub.com
Some books need a bit more to be fully understood. "The Conversations with God Companion:
The Essential Tool for Individual and Group Study" is the companion volume for Neale Donald
Walsch's acclaimed Conversations with God series. The Conversations with God series is based
upon increasing one's own bond with their creator, and this companion volume further elaborates
the topics touched upon the initial volume. "The Conversations with God Companion" is well
worth it for those who cherish the original volumes.
A World Of Faith
Peggy Fletcher Stack & Kathleen Peterson
Signature Books
564 West 400 North, Salt Lake City, UT 84116-3411
1560851627, $24.95, www.signaturebooks.com
Enhanced with beautiful, 'museum quality' artwork throughout, "A World Of Faith: World
Celebration Special Edition" by Peggy Fletcher Stack and Kathleen Petersen provides the reader
with a succinct and informative description religions. Alphabetically presented these faiths range
from the Amish to the Zoroastrians. Here included are Baha'is, Buddhists, Jews, and Muslims.
Hindus, Shintoists, and Sikhs. The diverse sects of Christian Scientists, Episcopalians, Mormons,
Lutherans, Eastern Orthodox, Quakers, and Catholics. All of these and so many more are
introduced with single page entries providing a succinct description accompanied on the facing
page with a beautiful image representing that highlighted faith. Created in partnership with the
Interfaith Roundtable of the Sal Lake Organizing Committee for the Olympic Winter Games of
2002, "A World Of Faith" is a unique and highly recommended addition to personal, family, and
community library Religion/Spirituality collections and supplemental reading lists.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
At the Edge of Dreamland
Tsvi Eisenman, author
Barnett Zumoff, translator
KTAV Publishing House
930 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
9781602800458, $24.95, www.ktav.com
Fables teach valuable lessons about human nature and wisdom. "At the Edge of Dreamland: The
Modern Fables Tsvi Eisenman" is a collection of Jewish fables from Tsvi Eisenman, a man who
grew up in Eastern Europe before World War II and the atrocities that occurred there. Offering a
very different yet still relevant world view that holds many lessons, Eisenman's work is an
intriguing read expertly translated by Barnett Zumoff. "At the Edge of Dreamland" deserves an
entry into any literature collection with a world and religious focus.
The Poetry Shelf
Rain Inside
Ibrahim Nasrallah
Curbstone Press
321 Jackson Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
9781931896528, $14.95, www.curbstone.org
A people in constant conflict, "Rain Inside" brings a Palestinian poet's work to the world for
English speakers to embrace for the first time. Simple and straightforward with the emotions set
forth, poet Ibrahim Nasrallah inspires the reader with the resilience of the Palestinian spirit and
the universal essence in all of us. "Rain Inside" is a top pick for world poetry collections.
"Strangers": How dark how dull/Those who came and went away like strangers/Even their
women and small girls were sullen/this is how the chairs sit quietly thinking/in the evening.
From the Fishouse
Camille T. Dungy, Matt O'Donnell, & Jeffrey Thomson
Persea Books
853 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
9780892553488, $25.95, www.perseabooks.com
Tomorrow's poets create classics today with the group anthology "From the Fishouse: An
Anthology of Poems That Sing, Rhyme, Resound, Syncopate, Alliterate, and Just Plain Sound
Great". Nearly two hundred poems by one hundred poets, it's a fine catalogue of what the world
of poetry can expect in the future from this excellent, aspiring stars. The poems are set in Pittson,
Maine, but they ring out well through the shared story. "From the Fishouse" is a top pick for fans
of poetry anthologies. "Correspondence" by Diana Marie Delgado: Brother, deep in the moth
hour and still no altar to speak of./Everyone's got a life they cannot stop. Time passes, nothing
survives.//The real me slipped out like a hiccup and Z marooned/himself in the arms of another
girl's couch. I have a book for you.//It's about life and a real time G doing it. Mom's fine,
breaking/crooked as an eggshell. Dad the same teething crocodile.//I've never seen so much sad
architecture. Remember when the field/froze white and Mom tied plastic over our shoes?//This
the only place that's ever felt like home. I hope you get this/ letter before lockdown. Or have you
learned how to read in the dark?
Long Division
Andrea Cohen
Salmon Poetry
c/o Dufour Editions, Inc.
PO Box 7, Chester Springs, PA 19425-0007
www.dufoureditions.com
9780956128713, $21.95, www.amazon.com
Andrea Cohen is an award winning poet and short story writer whose work has been published in
the pages of 'The Atlantic Monthly', 'The Threepenny Review', 'Glimmertrain', 'The Iowa
Review', 'Memorious', and elsewhere. An accomplished professional and an experienced
academic, Andrea Cohen directs the Blacksmith House Reading Series and writes on the subject
of marine research at MIT. "Long Division" is her latest collection of free verse and is an ideal
and recommended introduction for those new to her poetic style, and a welcome update for those
previously familiar with her work in her Owl Creek Poetry Prize winning anthology "The
Cartographer's Vacation" (Owl Creek Press, 9780937669631, $12.00). 'Detective X: Temptation
to Believe': Dumbstruck in the awesome/forest, spring leaping up through loam,//fiddleheads
unfurling like giddy seahorse/under the green awnings of scotch pines//that don't close shop, one
wants/to applaud, to throw or to be//roses, to address a thank-you moat/to those responsible, to
imagine//such splendor is never random,/and then, dizzy beneath the cornflower sky,//I
apprehend how lost I am.
Her Place in These Designs
Rhina P. Espaillat
Truman State University Press
100 East Normal Street, Kirksville, MO 63501-4221
9781931112895, $15.95 http://tsup.truman.edu 1-800-916-6802
Rhina P. Espaillat draws on her life experience as a young child in the Dominican Republic as
well as her talent as a poet in Her Place in These Designs, an anthology of rhyming, rhythmical
poems that blend fluid pitch and evocative lyrics to illuminate the universal issues of women's
lives. Applying traditional verse forms with a natural knack for expression, Her Place in These
Designs is a collection to be savored and contemplated at length, whether one reads a few poems at
a time or all of them at once. "Item": Escaped: one poem, / winged, half worded, / too soon
flowered, / starred and birded, // simile'd / and metaphored. / Warning: author / badly gored. //
Cornered, poem / will spring to bite. / No threatening moves, / no sudden light; // keep your
distance; / stay behind it. / Call this number / if you find it.
Sailing on Dry Land
Burton D. Wasserman
Fithian Press
c/o Daniel & Daniel Publishers
PO Box 2790, McKinleyville, CA 95519
9781564744838, $12.00 www.danielpublishing.com
Retired businessman, social worker, and comedy writer Burton D. Wasserman presents Sailing
on Dry Land, his third collection of poetry, which focuses on the question of how humans work
together and individually to put together and run their lives within the boundaries set by "the
incomprehensible other". The brief, free-verse poems pulse with raw insight and unbridled
fervor. A highly recommended collection to browse and savor. "Recovery": I want to be / whole
as / the evergreen tree // my voice to rise and fall / like the snow-topped wings / which lift the sea
// my blood to spin / to the sweeping music / of the sea // my spirit to wheel / with the sun and the
moon / in immutable trinity.
The Poetry Tool Kit
Rhian Williams
Continuum
80 Maiden Lane, Suite 704, New York, NY 10038
9781847060495, $39.95, www.continuumbooks.com
How does one get started in the world of poetry, either as the consumer or the producer? "The
Poetry Tool Kit: The Essential Guide to Studying Poetry" hopes to educate and inspire readers to
better understand the world of poetry. Chapters cover the eccentricities of truly understanding
poetry from a reader's perspective, or writing good verse from a poet's perspective. Packed with
advice and tips for poetry appreciation, "The Poetry Tool Kit" is an intriguing introductory dive
into the world of the poet. "The Poetry Tool Kit" is just what some people need to break that
daunting poetry wall.
Where We Live
Don Thompson
Parallel Press
372 Memorial Library, 728 State Street, Madison, WI 53575
9781934795064, $10.00 http://parallelpress.library.wisc.edu 1-800-636-0071
Were We Live is a chapbook of brief, free-verse poems by teacher Don Thompson, who has
plied his trade at a local backroads prison for many years. The creative verse reflects the country
spirit of his home, and his personal investment in the simple beauty of the eternal natural cycle
that surrounds him, while acknowledging the transitory limitations of mortality. A contemplative
collection, highly recommended especially for reading while taking a rest during an outdoors
hike. "And Love?": If rainfall, freeze, and thaw really do / turn granite slabs into handfuls of
gravel, / what chance does flesh have? / And love? What chance does love have / against the
slow dripping of time / that leaches everything down to bedrock?
The Golden Underground
Anthony Butts
Wayne State University Press
4809 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201-1309
9780814333891, $19.95, www.wsupress.wayne.edu
Written by an award winning poet with many volumes to his name, "The Golden Underground"
is another excellent collection from Anthony Butts. Taking the world around us and bringing it
into a new light with strong classical influence, Butts will make readers think as they enjoy the
verse within. "The Golden Underground" is well worth the read, highly recommended. "All
Saints' Day": Black light filters over white sheets the/morning after a Halloween party,
students/still somnolent after nightlong cheers for/more beer, that violet like visible
silence/hanging in November winds, even the once/white curtains miming their filmy chorus//to
the world.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
100 Questions & Answers About Influenza
Delthia Ricks
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
40 Tall Pine Drive, Sudbury, MA 01776
9780763745011, $19.95, www.jbpub.com
The flu is still deadly and has not yet gone away. "100 Questions & Answers About Influenza"
discusses this serious ailment that kills tens of thousands of Americans yearly. Covering topics
such as the history of the flu, the development of seasonal and yearly vaccines, and more, author
Delthia Ricks presents much information for those who want to better understand this common
yet potentially deadly ailment. "100 Questions & Answers About Influenza" is a fine read
explaining the nature of this underestimated beast.
The Whole-Food Guide To Strong Bones
Annemarie Colbin
New Harbinger Press
5674 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, CA 94609
www.newharbinger.com
9781572245808, $21.95, www.amazon.com
Enhanced with the inclusion of 85 recipes, Annemarie Colbin's "The Whole-Food Guide To
Strong Bones: A Holistic Approach" is an invaluable and informative guide to the role good
nutrition plays in strengthen the human skeletal system and can be the key to naturally rebuilding
bone mass. Among the vitally important issues comprehensively addressed are which foods can
actually weaken bones, diminish bone mass, and why such approaches as estrogen therapy,
calcium supplements, and even prescription medications may not be efficacious. Of special note
is the information concerning what can place us at risk for bone fracture -- which is a hazard that
can be increasingly dangerous as we grow older. Thoroughly 'reader friendly', "The Whole-Food
Guide To Strong Bones" is a welcome and highly recommended addition to personal, family, and
community library Holistic Medicine reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Living with HIV
Mark Cichocki, RN
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
9780786439218, $35.00 www.mcfarlandpub.com 1-800-253-2187
Written by HIV/AIDS registered nurse Mark Cichocki, Living with HIV: A Patient's Guide is a
reader-friendly guide for those diagnosed with HIV as well as those caring for HIV positive
friends and loved ones. Chapters cover HIV prevention and testing, how to communicate with
one's doctor, how to monitor one's health, the basics of what one needs to know about HIV
medications, dental care issues, proper exercise and nutrition, and much more. A no-nonsense
practical guide for readers of all backgrounds, Living with HIV deserves the highest possible
recommendation. "Nutrition and proper diet are so important to the HIV-positive person that
experts recommend that HIV care programs employ a registered dietician or have a dietician
available for referral - one with an expertise in HIV and AIDS. The roles of the dietician would
include such things as nutrition screenings, counseling, education, and medical referral, to name
just a few."
The Science Shelf
The Earthscan Reader on Risk
Ragnar E. Lofstedt and Asa Boholm, editors
Earthscan
c/o Stylus Publishing, Inc.
22883 Quicksilver Drive, Sterling, VA 20166-2012
9781844076871 $58.50 www.styluspub.com
The Earthscan Reader on Risk is an anthology of scholarly essays by experts in the rising field of
risk theory. Though not expressly a pedagogical textbook, The Earthscan Reader on Risk is an
excellent introduction for students, professionals, and even lay readers to ideas ranging from the
"concept of risk", risk perception, risk communication, the idea of trust and post-trust, and more.
Why do women and nonwhite males have more similar perceptions of risk than white males,
which tend to have a lower estimate risk from the same situations? How can risk communicators
determine precisely what information is most pertinent to laypeople? How does risk affect human
decision-making? These topics and much more are explored in-depth. A background in
mathematics and psychology is helpful but not absolutely required to benefit from The Earthscan
Reader on Risk, which is especially recommended as a refresher text for researchers or
practitioners in the field of risk management, as well as for college and university library
collections.
The Environmental Studies Shelf
The Mojave Desert
Robert H. Webb, et. al., editors
University of Nevada Press
Mail Stop 0166, Reno, NV, 89557-0166
9780874177763 $65.00 www.unpress.nevada.edu
Though the Mojave Desert is a land of temperature extremes and vast spaces without water, it is
also home to Native American peoples and numerous rare wildlife and plant species, including
some that can be found nowhere else. The Mojave Desert: Ecosystem Processes and
Sustainability is an anthology of essays by thirty-eight scientists, all specialists in desert ecology,
reporting on the latest specific threats to Mojave Desert as well as options for its natural recovery
and active restoration. The importance of gathering long-term data and balancing human impact
on the desert are also discussed a length. Individual writings include "Human Population in the
Mojave Desert: Resources and Sustainability", "Ecological Effects of Vehicular Routes in a
Desert Ecosystem", "Mojave Desert Root Systems", "A Review of Selected Long-Term
Ecological Studies of the Mojave Desert Ecosystem", and much more. A scholarly collection of
cutting-edge research and insight, The Mojave Desert is an excellent, enthusiastically
recommended addition to regional ecological studies shelves and college library collections.
The Encyclopedia Of Global Warming Science And Technology
Bruce E. Johansen
ABC-CLIO
PO Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
www.abc-clio.com
9780313377020, $175.00, www.amazon.com
With respect to such entities as the coal and gas producers and the politically conservative
movement of the United States for all too many years there was a state of denial with respect to
the presence of global warming. Now with the steady advances of scientific inquiry, those denials
can no longer be supported and global warming is a high priority issue in our national political
dialogue. That's why "The Encyclopedia Of Global Warming Science And Technology", a new
two-volume work compiled and written by Bruce E. Johansen (Frederick W. Kayser Research
professor of Communication and Native American Studies, University of Nebraska - Omaha) is
such a timely and essential addition to both academic and community library Environmental
Studies reference book collections. A fully updated body of work, Professor Johansen's
exhaustive compendium organizes the informed and informative text under 300 headings and
covers an impressive range of global warming related topics, concepts, issues, processes and
scientists. Drawing from a diversity of relevant scientific and technological fields, "The
Encyclopedia Of Global Warming Science And Technology" addresses atomospheric chemistry,
paleoclimatology, biogeography, oceanography, geophysics, glaciology, and soil science.
Covering everything from Antarctic oscillation and hydrogen fuel cells, to shoreline retreat and
the methane 'burp' hypothesis, the text is as 'reader friendly' as it is up-to-date. Of special note is
the section on Christianity and global warming. "The Encyclopedia Of Global Warming Science
And Technology" is highly recommended as a contemporary informational resource for both
academia and non-specialist general readers with an interest in Global Warming issues.
The Political Science Shelf
The Constitution of the United States of America
Mark Tushnet
Hart Publishing
c/o International Specialized Book Services (ISBS)
920 Northeast 58th Avenue, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97213
9781841137384 $28.00 www.isbs.com 1-800-944-6190
Written by Mark Tushnet (William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law, Harvard Law School),
The Constitution of the United States of America: A Contextual Analysis is an instructive
reference that studies in depth the history and current status of the United States' Constitution.
Two core principles about the constitution are noted: first that it is an old document, quite brief,
and very difficult to amend. These traits have made constitutional "interpretation", particularly as
practiced by the U.S. Supreme Court, the primary means by which the Constitution is adapted to
the continually changing needs of the modern day. Second, it is readily apparent that the
Constitution builds a structure of political opportunities that allows politicians and/or political
parties the opportunity to pursue their policy goals to the point of changing the structure of
politics. Therefore, it is politics itself that gives meaning to the Constitution. With these
principles in mind, The Constitution of the United States of America examines national
government structure, federalism, judicial review, individual rights, the process of constitutional
change, and much more. A thoughtful and highly scholarly text, especially recommended for
college and university library collections.
Realizing Freedom
Tom G. Palmer
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001-5403
www.cato.org
9781935308119, $29.95, www.amazon.com
There is a very genuine distinction to be made between Libertarians and Conservatives, even
when those whose formal political party affiliation is Republican. Conservatives are quite willing
for there to be limited governmental involvement in American life -- except when it comes to
issues of personal morality. It is the Libertarians whose mantra in wanting limited (or none)
governmental influence or control in all aspects of American life -- even when it comes to issues
of personal morality. In "Realizing Freedom: Libertarian Theory, History, And Practice", author
and libertarian Tom G. Palmer provides a comprehensive, 496-page treatise defining and
illustrating the principles and history of the libertarian philosophy and movement. Addressing
from a libertarian perspective a diverse spectrum of examples and issues ranging from
multiculturalism, to the concept of justice, to globalization, to religious extremism, and a great
deal more "Realizing Freedom" is thoughtful, thought-provoking, articulate, insightful,
occasionally iconoclastic, and a simply fascinating read from beginning to end.
The Parenting Shelf
Stop Second-Guessing Yourself: The Toddler Years
Jen Singer
Health Communications, Inc.
3201 S.W. 15th Street, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442-8190
www.MommaSaid.net 1-800-441-5569
9780757306532, $14.95 www.hcibooks.com
Award-winning website creator, blogger, Stop Second-Guessing Yourself: The Toddler Years, a
no-nonsense guide to dealing with rambunctious toddlers. Though written especially for
stay-at-home moms (and dads!), "Stop Second-Guessing Yourself" is an absolute must-read for
all parents with toddlers (or soon-to-be toddling infants). Chapters discuss how to prepare for
taking one's toddler on the go, dealing with sleep issues, potty training, how to keep one's toddler
safe inside and outside the home, playdates and playgroups, how to cope when toddler is sick
(and inevitably contagious), and much more. "You can't let your toddler play with your phone
just so you can get through the supermarket in peace and then expect him to understand why he
can't play with it elsewhere. Your phone is off-limits to your toddler all of the time, no matter
how desperate you are at Stop & Shop. Rather, give him a toy cell phone." Stop
Second-Guessing Yourself: The Toddler Years is especially recommended as a baby shower gifts
for parents of a toddler who are expecting a second child!
The Little Book Of Values
Julie Duckworth
Crown House Publishing
6 Trowbridge Drive Suite 5, Bethel, CT 06801
www.CHPUS.com
9781845901356, $13.95, www.amazon.com
Too many parents today have left the moral and ethical education of their children to other
venues of instruction such as their peer groups, television, music makers, and the internet. What
is needed to insure a family's values are instilled in their children and will be passed down to
their grandchildren and great-grandchildren is that the parents take the time and make the
consistent effort to teach their children values through both precept and example. That's why
"The Little Book Of Values: Educating Children To Become Thinking, Confident, Responsible
And Caring Citizens" by Julie Duckworth is such an important book. Deftly edited by Ian Gilbert
for this Crown House Publishing edition, "The Little Book Of Values" examines twenty-two
values that can be taught by parents and, with the support of schools and the broader community,
reinforced in the minds and behavior of children. Covered in a thoroughly 'user friendly'
approach, "The Little Book Of Values" addresses sterling personal values and related issues
including appreciation, caring, cooperation, courage, freedom, freedom, friendship, happiness,
honesty, hope, humility, patience, peace, quality, respect, responsibility, simplicity,
thoughtfulness, tolerance, trust, understanding, and unity. Of special note is the chapter dedicated
to 'The Values Toolbox' that addresses such issues as being a good role model, having a positive
discipline policy, creating an optimum learning environment, and more. Very highly
recommended reading for all parents and anyone else charged with the responsibility of assisting
children in their emotional growth and ethical behavior, "The Little Book Of Values" is packed
full of wit, wisdom, and common sense.
The Biography Shelf
The Imperfect Garden
Adina Sara
Regent Press
2747 Regent Street, Berkeley, CA 94705
9781587901607, $22.00, www.regentpress.net
Gardening is more than a hobby for some. "The Imperfect Garden" explores the spiritual side of
gardening from author Adina Sara's perspective; she finds much comfort in restoring her
backyard garden and turning it into something beautiful. With moving anecdotes, and full color
gardening photos, Sara may inspire others to create their own garden and embrace it, making
"The Imperfect Garden" a strong choice.
One Man's Music
Vince Bell
University of North Texas Press
1155 Union Circle #311336, Denton, TX 76203-5017
9781574412673, $14.95, www.unt.edu/untpress
There are some people who devote their existence to music. "One Man's Music: The Life and
Times of Texas Songwriter Vince Bell" tells the story of a man who loves music and has
dedicated himself to its pursuit with much success. He's created five folk and country albums
appreciated by critics, and he's also stepped into other venues such as ballet and Broadway. In the
process he has overcome much tragedy in his life to do what he loves. "One Man's Music" is well
worth the read for those who want to know more about the men behind today's music.
Bader Field
Carl David
Nightengale Press
10936 N. Port Washington Road, Suite 206, Mequon, WI 53092
9781933449661, $15.95 www.nightengalepress.com
An expert in the business of buying, selling, and caring for fine art, author Carl David presents
Bader Field: A Journey of Love, Forgiveness and Acceptance, a personal memoir about his
relationship with his loving father, whose sudden passing from a coronary at the age of fifty-eight
left forced twenty-four-year-old Carl to quickly take the reins of the family art business. Beset by
his own grief over the loss of his father (and the previous loss of his brother to suicide), the
responsibility of helping his frail mother, and the monumental task of running a business, Carl
had to draw upon everything his father taught him to stay afloat. A story of adaptation,
determination, and (sometimes) learning tough lessons the hard way, Bader Field is nonetheless
inspirational and highly recommended.
"Prohibition Is Here to Stay"
Jason S. Lantzer
University of Notre Dame Press
310 Flanner Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556
9780268033835, $35.00 www.undpress.nd.edu
Jason S. Lantzer (adjunct history faculty member, Indiana University-Purdue University) presents
"Prohibition Is Here to Stay": The Reverend Edward S. Shumaker and the Dry Crusade in
America, a sympathetic yet studiously researched biography of Reverend Edward Shumaker,
with a focus on the Indiana prohibition movement and the role he played in it. For nearly
twenty-five years, Shumaker led Indiana's highly effective chapter of the Anti Saloon League; he
was one of the most powerful leaders of the Indiana movement against alcohol, and his influence
extended well past Indiana's borders during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Presenting evidence that the prohibition movement in Indiana was not happenstance or abnormal,
but rather an effect of the mainstream cultural currents of the era, "Prohibition Is Here to Stay"
uses Indiana as a lens to further examine larger issues of America's transformation from a rural to
an urban majority, as well as the consequent shift in cultural values and the repercussions of
industrialization and foreign immigration. A thoughtful, well-researched and persuasively
presented study, highly recommended especially for college library collections.
Yours to Command
Harold J. Weiss, Jr.
University of North Texas Press
PO Box 311336, Denton, TX 76203-1336
9781574412604, $27.95 www.unt.edu/untpress
Yours to Command: The Life and Legend of Texas Ranger Captain Bill McDonald is the
biography of Captain Bill McDonald (1852-1918), the most well-known of the "Four Great
Captains" of Texas Ranger history. Rangers under his command were involved in incidents
ranging from the Fitzsimmons-Maher prizefight in El Paso, to the Wichita Falls bank robbery,
the murders by the San Saba Mob, the Reese-Townsend feud at Columbus, the shootout with
Mexican Americans near Rio Grande City, and much more. Only one Ranger ever lost his life
while under McDonald's command. McDonald's marksmanship, skill at using weapons to
intimidate opponents, and ability to handle unruly mobs are the stuff of legends. Yours to
Command reveals the truth behind the legends. Though Yours to Command is a scholarly
accounting, McDonald's amazing life story is a pleasure for anyone fascinated by true tales of the
Old West to read. Highly recommended for public and college library biography shelves.
The Buddhist Studies Shelf
Buddhist Fasting Practice
Wangchen Rinpoche
Snow Lion Publications
PO Box 6483, Ithaca, NY 14851
9781559393171, $18.95 www.SnowLionPub.com
Wangchen Rinpoche presents Buddhist Fasting Practice: The Nyungne Method of
Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, the first comprehensive English-language text addressing the
Tibetan Buddhist practice of Nyungne, a two-and-a-half day process of meditation and strict
vows (the second day is dedicated to utter silence and fasting). Literally translated as "abiding the
fast", Nyungne is a process accessible to those who cannot spare extended time for a long-term
retreat, and is reputed to help with recovery from illness, cultivating compassion, and undoing
negative karma. Chapters analyze the process, requirements, and benefits of Nyungne at length,
in this solid resource that is nonetheless accessible to Buddhist practitioners and scholars alike. A
highly recommended and worthy addition to any Tibetan Buddhist Studies collection.
Study and Practice of Meditation
Leah Zahler
Snow Lion Publications
PO Box 6483, Ithaca, NY 14851
9781559393256, $39.95 www.SnowLionPub.com
Poet and scholar (with a Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from the University of Virginia) Leah Zahler
presents Study and Practice of Meditation: Tibetan Interpretations of the Concentrations &
Formless Absorptions, an in-depth examination of the meditative practices applied to cultivate a
calm mind capable of transcending the dimensions of reality. The Buddhist meditative states
known as concentrations and formless absorptions, as spoken of in theravada scriptures and
Vasubandhu's "Treasury of Manifest Knowledge", are discussed in great detail, with a specific
focus on the ways in which meditative states form the base of one's spiritual path, the essence of
meditative calm itself, and the necessary traits one must cultivate in oneself to successfully
perform advanced meditation techniques. An excellent resource ideal for anyone devoted to the
study or practice of Buddhist meditation, highly recommended.
The Education Shelf
Teaching Students with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
Virginia W. Berninger & Beverly J. Wolf
Brookes Publishing Co.
PO Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624
9781557669346, $34.95, www.brookespublishing.com
With some disorders, a slightly different approach to teaching is necessary. "Teaching Students
with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia: Lessons from Teaching and Science" is a guide for educators of
these students with impaired speaking and writing skills. Dyslexia and dysgraphia are challenges,
but not insurmountable ones. Literacy is the primary focus, and authors Virginia Berninger &
Beverly Wolf use their experience to create a very useful manual for educators, making
"Teaching Students with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia" a top pick.
Seeing is Believing
Tom Buggey
Woodbine House
6510 Bells Mill Rd., Bethesda, MD 20817
9781890627881, $19.95, www.woodbinehouse.com
Video is a powerful tool that can teach and educate, and this is especially so for people with
autism. "Seeing is Believing: Video Self-Modeling for People With Autism and Other
Developmental Disabilities" is a guide to using videotape to teach children with autism. Autistic
people can gain much from watching themselves doing many activities, and the amateur video
production process is educational in and of itself. "Seeing is Believing" is a strong choice for any
autism education collection.
A Handbook For The Art And Science Of Teaching
Robert J. Marzano & John L. Brown
ASCD
1703 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311-1714
www.ascd.org
9781416608189, $29.95, www.amazon.com
Every working day, a teacher's ultimate goal, regardless of the curriculum content or classroom
subject matter, is to teach their students how to think, how to solve problems, how to analyze and
respond to information. That's why the collaboratively developed textbook "A Handbook For The
Art And Science Of Teaching" by Robert J. Marzano (Senior Scholar, Mid-continent Research
for Education and Learning, Denver, Colorado) and John L. Brown (ASCD educational
consultant) is so critically important for any educator tasked with the responsibility of teaching
whether in the role of a simple tutorial or addressing students within the context of a classroom.
As comprehensive as it is practical, "A Handbook For The Art And Science Of Teaching"
addresses such issues as establishing and communicating learning goals, aiding students in
effectively interacting, helping students develop practice skills, inculcating abilities to create and
test hypothesis and higher-order thinking, establishing classroom rules and decorum, develop
effective lesson plans, and so much more. Wether as a classroom textbook for student teacher
courses, or as an instructional reference for in-service teacher training for established classroom
instructors, "A Handbook For The Art And Science Of Teaching" is a very highly recommended
addition to any teacher training curriculum.
Motivating & Inspiring Teachers, second edition
Todd Whitaker, Beth Whitaker, and Dale Lumpa
Eye On Education
6 Depot Way West, Larchmont, NY 10538
9781596671034, $39.95 www.eyeoneducation.com 1-888-299-5350
Now in an updated second edition with four new chapters ("Teaching Leaders", "Sharpening
Your Focus", "Showing Off Your School" and "Feeling Better Through Fitness and Wellness"),
Motivating & Inspiring Teachers: The Education Leader's Guide for Building Staff Morale is a
guide written by experts, for professionals, to share tools and resources ideal for boosting and
maintaining staff morale. From how to find above-average teachers for one's staff, to getting
teachers involved, to building a shared vision, being judicious about one's use of criticism, and
nonverbal factors that can affect one's communication, Motivating & Inspiring Teachers is a
solid, down-to-earth guide offering invaluable advice in plain terms. "Schools can access
technology, billboards, newspapers, welcome packets, and many other avenues to communicate
to parents and the community. Asking parents, visiting with local businesses, and reading
advertisements in newspapers are a few ways to get ideas for showing off your school. Seeing
how businesses in the private sector advertise can be very informative because their financial
success depends on 'showing off their businesses.'" A must-have for educational leaders
everywhere.
The Judicial Studies Shelf
The Sun Climbs Slow
Erna Paris
Seven Stories Press
140 Watts Street, New York, NY 10013
9781583228791, $21.95, www.sevenstories.com
There are laws that have been agreed upon by many nations, yet the United States continues to
ignore them. "The Sun Climbs Slow: The International Criminal Court and the Struggle for
Justice" is a criticism of America's staunch refusal to join an international criminal court that
would oppose tyrants and world leaders for the cruelties they enact on their people. Weighing
America's reasons versus America's stubbornness, "The Sun Climbs Slow" is an intriguing
non-fiction read about how justice tries grow past international borders.
The Business Shelf
The Truth About Pay Per Click Search Advertising
Kevin Lee
FT Press
801 East 96h Street, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
9780789738325, $18.99, www.ftpress.com
New media offers new avenues of advertising. "The Truth About Pay Per Click Search Advertising", another entry into the 'The Truth About' series, is an advice manual for those who want to maximize their use of pay per click search advertising, where one can advertise their business through search engines such as Google. Wise and cautious, "The Truth About Pay Per Click Search Advertising" also warns of fraud that occurs in this field, and where it will go in the future, and how effective the process really is. "The Truth About Pay Per Click Search Advertising" is a must for anyone looking to expand their internet advertising domain.
Mastering Web 2.0
Susan Rice Lincoln
Kogan Page USA
525 South 4th Street, #241, Philadelphia, PA 19147
www.koganpage.com
9780749454661, $24.95, www.amazon.com
The coming of the internet has altered normal business practices for ever. That's why any
entrepreneur or corporate executive must become computer literate and know how to use web sites
and other social media tools -- many of which did not even exist as recently as a decade ago.
That's why "Mastering Web 2.0: Transform Your Business Using Key Website And Social
Media Tools" by Susan Rice Lincoln is such an invaluable instruction manual. A professional
online marketing consultant, Lincoln draws upon her years of experience and expertise to explain
how such online social media as Google, Amazon, Facebook, and others, have altered and
affected communications. Readers will learn how to insure that their web strategy is effective,
search engines are optimized in their behalf, the use of articles to establish themselves as leaders
in their particular niche, the use of blogs and podcasts to enhance business performance and
reinforce customer loyalties, and so much more. Anyone charged with the responsibility of
insuring their business can compete successfully in today's volatile and competitive marketplace
in this age of the internet would be exceptionally well advised to give a close and careful reading
to Susan Lincoln's "Mastering Web 2.0".
Think Like A Champion
Donald J. Trump with Meredith McIver
Vanguard Press
c/o Perseus Books Group
Eleven Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
www.vanguardpressbooks.com
9781593155308, $24.95, www.amazon.com
Written with the assistance of Meredith McIver, "Think Like A Champion" is a compilation of
advice and commentary from one of the country's best known entrepreneurs -- Donald J. Trump.
This outspoken and often flamboyant real estate tycoon and television impresario covers a wide
spectrum of topics and issues ranging from Barack Obama as a political phenomena, to our
currently troubled economy, to the necessity for entrepreneurs to take chances in the marketplace,
to establishing a reputation, to the necessity for financial literacy, to the use of imagination as a
tool for commercial and personal success. "Think Like A Champion" is 'must' reading for the
legions of Donald Trump fans -- and a popular and very highly recommended addition to any
community library collection.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Reincarnation: Stepping Stones of Life
M. Don Schorn
Ozark Mountain Publishing, Inc.
PO Box 754, Huntsville, AR 72740
9781886940628 $14.50 www.ozarkmt.com 1-800-935-0045
Reincarnation: Stepping Stones of Life is a straightforward description and explanation of the
reincarnations process. Author M. Don Schorn does not strive to argue for or provide proof of
reincarnation, but rather requires that readers keep an open mind as he walks them through a
higher perspective of life's trials. An inspirational metaphysical guide to the matters so critically
important that they transcend individual lifespans. "We tend to complicate life, but the basics are
simply the universal truths of Good and Evil. One's nurtured and inherent individual core values,
sometimes known as our 'conscience,' guide us in our responses to those perceived 'gray areas' of
right-and-wrong that are encountered during life. In real terms, there are no 'gray areas,' only the
Natural Law of absolute Good or Evil. Natural Law is theoretically a 'higher law,' a universal
code or moral truth that is ever constant."
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Andean Express
Juan de Recacoechea, author
Adrian Althoff, translator
Akashic Books
PO Box 1456, New York, NY 10009
9781933354729 $15.95 www.akashicbooks.com
Set on an overnight train journey to the Chilean coast in 1952, Andean Express is a saga of
murder, intrigue, and tragedy. A dozen passengers, each with their own hopes, fears, and
personal demons are forced into increasingly desperate circumstances, as at least one of them
appears to be a cold-blooded killer. The story reflects mid-century Bolivian life, with characters
hailing from all the rungs of society. From the beautiful woman being forces into an arranged
marriage she loathes, to a well-to-do high school graduate dragged into the problems of a peer,
no one aboard the Andean Express is precisely what he or she seems to be. A captivating read
cover to cover, highly recommended.
The Psychology Shelf
Deception
Brooke Harrington, editor
Stanford University Press
1450 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1124
9780804756495, $34.95 www.sup.org
Deception: From Ancient Empires to Internet Dating is an anthology of essays by learned
scholars in branches of expertise ranging from biology and physics to archaeologists to military
strategists, concerning a psychological phenomenon that affects nearly every aspect of human life
up to the modern day: deception. The latest psychological research suggests that normal human
beings tell at least two or three lies daily; deception also plays a critical role in the animal
kingdom, both in matters of survival and reproduction. Yet despite deception's pervasive,
intrinsic effect on human culture, human knowledge of it is limited - even as new tools such as
the Internet have made deception more commonplace and easier to spread than ever before.
Individual essays of "Deception" include "Why Most People Parse Palters, Fibs, Lies, Whoppers,
and Other Deceptions Poorly", "Digital Doctoring: Can We Trust Photographs?", "Does Rumor
Lie? Narrators, Trust, and the Framing of Information", "Crocodile Tears, or, Method Acting in
Everyday Life", "The Pleasures of Lying", and many more. An enthusiastically recommended
and much-needed addition to psychology collections. "On the positive side, the ability suspend
disbelief is part of the enjoyment of art and many leisure activities... In our personal lives, we
may also collude with liars who tell us what we want to believe or need to believe. In addition,
we are often lazy and do not care whether something is really true or just true enough. All of
these habits of perception and reaction contribute to the poor parsing of deception."
The Travel Shelf
Deep Travel
David K. Leff
University of Iowa Press
100 Kuhl House, 119 West Park Road, Iowa City, IA 52242-1000
9781587297892, $32.00 www.uiowapress.org 1-800-621-2736
Deep Travel: In Thoreau's Wake on the Concord and Merrimack is a first-person travelogue and
narrative memoir about author David Leff's personal journey in 2004, undertaken in the same,
open-minded spirit toward natural ecology that characterizes the classical works of American
legend Henry David Thoreau. The concept of "deep travel" - seeking to better understand oneself
and the world through one's journey, and therefore traveling "deep" rather than "far" - resonates
through this story of the value of seeking, contemplating, and personal enrichment through being
open to new experiences and perspectives. Told in first-person from the author's perspective -
later with input from those who shared his journeys (his neighbor, friend, and expert city planner
Alan, his eleven-year-old son Josh, and his sweetheart Pamela) - Deep Travel is an unforgettable
source of inspiration and is especially recommended to armchair travelers as well as nature lovers
of all backgrounds.
The Anthropology Shelf
Ancient Human Migrations
Peter N. Peregrine, et al.
University of Utah Press
1795 East South Campus Drive, #101, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9402
www.uofupress.com
9780874809428, $30.00, www.amazon.com
From the very beginnings of our species somewhere in Africa, the history of the human race has
been a history of migration. The distribution of the races and diverse ethnicity has its origins in
the migration patters of antiquity materially affecting and influencing the ideologies, economies
and politics of the modern world. Collaboratively compiled and edited by the team of Peter N.
Peregrine (Professor and Chair of Anthropology, Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin),
Ilia Peiros (Department of Linguistics and Applied Linguistices, University of Melbourne,
Australia), and Marcus Feldman Professor of Biology, Stanford University), "Ancient Human
Migrations: A Multidisciplinary Approach" is a compendium scholarly articles by a variety of
contributors from various academic disciplines. A body of original and seminal work, "Ancient
Human Migrations" is a seminal contribution to the study of humanities origins and displays the
fallacious notion that there are 'pure' races, cultures or languages when it comes to our species. A
model of academic scholarship, "Ancient Human Migrations" is highly recommended for
academic library Anthropology reference collections.
Celtic Curses
Dr. Bernard Mees
Boydell & Brewer Inc
668 Mount Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620-2731
9781843834571, $105.00 www.boydellandbrewer.com
Dr. Bernard Mees (Fellow of the University of Melbourne) presents Celtic Curses, the first
in-depth, scholarly assessment of early Celtic cursing, including but far from limited to the
binding tablets of ancient Britain and Gaul, as well as records of early medieval Celtic stipulation
and binding. Archaeological evidence such as Gaulish curse texts, Celtic Latin Curse tablets from
the Alpine regions of Britain, and fragments of Old Brittonic tablets uncovered from Roman Bath
is contemplated at length. The chapters address the nature and application of curses ranging from
vengeful prayers to geases, incantations, and curses meant to channel infernal powers. A
serious-minded and studious work that emphasizes archaeological and anthropological research
rather than the metaphysical or occult aspects of its subject matter, Celtic Curses is
enthusiastically recommended for any research library with a focus on Celtic history. "The Celtic
use of curses and other sorts of magical charms clearly still lived on to become a central part of
European life in late antiquity, the Christian Middle Ages and even, in some aspects, down until
early modern times."
Bedouin Bisha'h Justice: Ordeal by Fire
Joseph Ginat
Sussex Academic Press
c/o International Specialized Book Services (ISBS)
920 Northeast 58th Avenue, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97213
9781845192693, $99.95 www.isbs.com 1-800-944-6190
Cultural-political anthropologist Joseph Ginat presents Bedouin Bisha'h Justice: Ordeal by Fire, a
scholarly look at the judicial practice of trials by ordeal - where guilt or innocence is determined
by forcing the accused to undergo a painful task - which originated in Bedouin societies and is
still practiced in parts of rural Egypt today. When a suspect is accused of having committed a
crime ranging from theft or property damage to murder, manslaughter, illicit sexual relations,
rape, or witchcraft, and there are no witnesses to the alleged misdeed, one may be required to lick
a ladle that has been heated to 600-900 degrees Celsius - if the suspect's tongue blisters, he or she
is found guilty; if the suspect's tongue is clear, he or she is innocent. The majority of the cases
applying these trials of ordeal involve peasants (not Bedouin), and sometimes even city dwellers
undergo the ceremony. An extremely scholarly analysis of the phenomenon, featuring a wealth of
case studies and examples, Bedouin Bisha'h Justice: Ordeal by Fire is a thoughtful and utterly
invaluable contribution to anthropology and Middle Eastern Studies shelves.
The American History Shelf
Fort Laramie: Military Bastion of the High Plains
Douglas C. McChristian
The Arthur H. Clark Company
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780870623608, $45.00 www.ahclark.com 1-800-842-9286
Written by former National Park service field historian at the Fort Davis and Fort Laramie
national historic sites Douglas C. McChristian, Fort Laramie: Military Bastion of the High Plains
is an exhaustive history of Fort Laramie throughout its long and colorful existence, with
particular emphasis upon the fort's military history. From the story of the fort's vital role in
combating American Indian opposition to U.S. settlement and occupation, to the (formerly)
untold story of the 1874 killing of Lieutenant Levi Robinson, to the Grattan fight of 1854 that
ushered in a generation of conflict between Indians and U.S. soldiers, to how the fort was
abandoned by the army in 1890, Fort Laramie: Military Bastion of the High Plains is
an extraordinarily in-depth account, drawing upon a wealth of archival evidence to support its
chronicle. An excellent addition to American military history shelves, highly recommended to
college library collections yet accessible to history enthusiasts of all backgrounds.
Alameda
Greta Dutcher & Stephen Rowland
Arcadia Publishing
420 Wando Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
www.arcadiapublishing.com
9780738530390, $19.99, www.amazon.com
Unique among publishers of American history materials is Arcadia Publishing's 'Postcard
History' series which photomechanically reproduces postcards of local American communities
and through them provides a kind of visual history of that village, town or city. Such is the case
with "Alameda" in which co-authors Greta Dutcher (a vintage post card collector) and Stephen
Rowland celebrate the history of Alameda, California. This is a community that was a major
waterfront shipping port, evolved into a resort destination, was home to major military stations,
and experienced the kind of growth and evolution common to many other California
communities throughout the 20th century. Each black-and-white postcard image is captioned,
providing the reading with background information identifying and placing into context the
image displayed. "Alameda" is very highly recommended for vintage post card enthusiasts in
general, and anyone with an interest in the history of Alameda in particular. Vintage post card
collectors and students of regional American history would be well advised to visit the Arcadia
Publishing website at www.arcadiapublishing.com for a complete title listing of their extensive
'Postcard History' series.
The American Nation
Bruce P. Frohnen, editor
Liberty Fund, Inc.
8335 Allison Pointe Trail, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46250-1684
www.libertyfund.org
9780865977303, $14.50, www.amazon.com
When compared with other nation-states, America today may seem at first glance to be an icon of
stability. But it is not an accurate reflection of America today -- or at any given point in its
political history. Knowledgeably compiled and deftly edited by Bruce P. Frohnen (Visiting
Associate Professor of Law, Ohio Northern University College of Law), "The American Nation:
Primary Sources" is a compilation of seminal documents providing insight and context for the
diversity of policies and perspectives that shaped and engaged American public life and conflicts
from the American Civil War to America's entrance into World War II. This was a period of time
that saw the rise of mass-market corporatism, American engagement as a world power, and the
establishment of those political and economic conditions that would give rise to the most
successful middle-class the world had ever seen. Of special note is Professor Frohnen's in-depth
study of these public documents and their effects on the public acts and governmental
pronouncements that influenced the daily lives of the American public and the course of the
country itself. Also available in a hardcover edition (9780865977297, $30.00), "The American
Nation" is a very highly recommended addition to personal, school, and community library
American History and Political Science reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Food In The United States 1890-1945
Megan J. Elias
Greenwood Press
c/o ABC-CLIO
PO Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
www.abc-clio.com
9780313354106, $49.95, www.amazon.com
It was in 1893 that the United States Supreme Court designated the tomato as a vegetable for the
purposes of trade. In 1903 James Dole began canning pineapple in order to make it easier and
more reliable to sell them elsewhere in this country and around the world. In 1923 the ice cream
industry was revolutionized with the introduction of Good Humor bars. The commercial soda
pop industry began with the introduction of 7-Up in 1929. Innovations where also happening in
the kitchen as well with the 1930 introduction of the Sunbeam Mixmaster. The American
military saw innovations as well, such as Spam from the Hormel Company in 1937 and K
Rations in 1944. The federal government contributed to the regulating of the food industry with
The National Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906. All of these fascinating bits of food, food
industry, and domestic food preparations (and so much more!) are laid out by Megan J. Elias
(Assistant Professor of History, Queensborough Community College, Bayside, New York) in the
pages of "Food In The United States 1890-1945", the newest title in the outstanding Greenwood
Press 'Food in American History' series. After an informed and informative introduction, "Food
In The United States 1890-1945" is very nicely organized into four major sections (Food Stuffs;
Food Preparation; Eating habits; Concepts of Diet and Nutrition and Food Crises). With the
addition of an extensive bibliography and a comprehensive index, and a work of exceptionally
impressive scholarship, "Food In The United States 1890-1945" is enthusiastically recommended
as a unique and seminal addition to academic and community library American History reference
collections.
Discover Colorado
Matthew Downey & Ty Bliss
Pruett Publishing Company
PO Box 2140, Boulder, CO 80306-2140
www.pruettpublishing.com
9780871082926, $35.00, 1-800-247-8224
The history and development of Colorado are aptly presented in "Discover Colorado: Its People,
Places, & Times", an instructive textbook that is the collaborative work of Matthew Downey
(Professor of History, University of Northern Colorado) and Ty Bliss (an experienced classroom
educator and teacher consultant for the Doing History/Keeping the Past Project which promotes
Colorado history education). Accessibly organized into six units of two chapters each, "Discover
Colorado" provides an informative overview of Colorado geography, its prehistory, Native
Americans, early settlers, miners, farmers, and ranchers. Of special note is the Unit 'Colorado in
Modern Times' spanning 1890 to 2000. Enhanced with an appendices (Our State Emblems), a
glossary, and an index, "Discover Colorado" is an ideal Colorado history curriculum textbook, as
well as a very highly recommended addition to community library American History collections
in general, and Colorado History reading lists in particular.
The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf
Music in German Immigrant Theater
John Koegel
University of Rochester Press
668 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY 14472
9781580462150, $80.00 www.urpress.com 1-800-679-2058
Music in German Immigrant Theater: New York City 1840-1940 is a scholarly, meticulously
researched historical accounting of the music in German-language musical plays and light operas,
which played an important role in the culture of German immigrants and their families during the
era. From documented performances of plays by Shakespeare and Goethe in German, to German
musical comedies that arose as early as the 1890s, to ethnic parodies, the challenges and stage
flair of German American performers, stage works of notable authors such as Adolf Neuendorff
and Adolf Philipp, and much more, Music in German Immigrant Theater strives to give its
subject as thorough and comprehensive a treatment as possible. A solid, in-depth treatise on the
subject, particularly recommended as a supplement to music and theatrical history
collections.
The Self-Help Shelf
Good Choices Good Life
Michael L. Nelson
Atlas Books
30 Amberwood Parkway, Ashland, OH 44805
9780981687605, $24.95 www.AtlasBooks.com 1-800-537-6727
Good Choices Good Life: Becoming the Person You Were Intended To Be is a self-help book
about the crucial importance of the choices one makes, which in turn define one's life and one's
nature. Written around the tenet that our lives have an intended purpose which is revealed by the
people and events that happen, Good Choices Good Life notes that developing the "signals" of
these events into important guidance posts to one's destiny is completely dependent on one's
ability to make good judgments in one's actions. Chapters discuss the value of honesty, how
self-control improves one's available choices, the difference between experience and
understanding, distractions to watch out for on the journey to become "who you are", and much
more. An insightful self-help book, highly recommended.
The Native American Shelf
Canyon Records Productions
3131 West Clarendon Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85017
www.canyonrecords.com www.amazon.com
Canyon Records is the premier producer of authentic Native American music (both traditional
and contemporary) for academia and the non-specialist general audiences who enjoy and
appreciate that music. Four new Canyon Records CD productions have been released: Louie
Gonnie's "Rhythms Within a Turquoise Dream: Peyote Songs of the Native American Church"
(CR-6454, 75:33, $15.98); "Through Thick and Thin: Pow-Wow Songs Recorded Live at Mt.
Pleasant" (CR-6448, 44:52, $15.98) performed by Bear Creek; Northern Cree's "True Blue:
Pow-Wow Songs Recorded Live at Red Mountain" (CR-6456, 58:00, $15.98); and Many Tribes
One Nation: Pow-Wow Songs Recorded Live at San Manuel" (CR-6457, 45:05, $15.98)
performed by Warscout. All four of these excellent albums are flawlessly recorded and provide
enduringly impressive performances that are the next best thing to having a front row seat at their
respective live performances. Librarians, Native American music enthusiasts and collectors
would be well advised to visit the Canyon Records website at www.canyonrecords.com for a
complete listing and archive of their Native American recordings.
The Hunting/Fishing Shelf
Steelhead Fishing Essentials
Marc Davis
Frank Amato Publications
PO Box 82112, Portland, OR 97282
www.amatobooks.com
9781571884503, $29.95, www.amazon.com
There's no fishing experience quite like trying to land a steelhead salmon. That's why "Steelhead
Fishing Essentials: A Complete Guide to Techniques & Equipment" by steelhead fishing expert
Marc Davis will be so well appreciated by the novice angler. Included in this superbly organized
and presented instruction manual is a 100-minute DVD featuring dramatic underwater footage
and steelhead fishing action documenting the value of what Davis offers in the pages of this
superbly written and comprehensive textbook that covers everything from where and how to find
steelhead, tackle and bait, lines and leaders, hooks and leads, rods and reels, baits and lures, basic
equipment, casting and catching, boats, logs and records, and even what to do with steelheads
when you've caught them. Thoroughly 'user friendly', "Steelhead Fishing Essentials" is
enthusiastically and confidently recommended for anyone wanting to experience one of the
greatest thrills a fisherman can experience -- successfully landing a steelhead salmon.
The Cookbook Shelf
Noodle Comfort
Kentaro Kobayashi
Vertical, Inc.
1185 Avenue of the Americas, 32nd floor, New York, NY 10036
www.vertical-inc.com
9781934287576, $14.95, www.amazon.com
Japanese cuisine is one of the most popular Asian strains of ethnic culinary dining in America
today. "Noodle Comfort: Easy Japanese Cooking" is a beautifully illustrated compilation of
thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes showcasing some of very best Japanese dishes that
would be a suited for ordinary family meals as they would be appropriate for special celebratory
dining occasions. With recipes ranging from Ramen with Tofu; Pan-Fried Chicken Soba; Duck
Noodle Soup with Parsley; Yakisoba with Ham; and Fried Mochi; to Shrimp Tempura Soba;
Spaghetti with Egg and Ricotta Tomato Sauce; Somen with Mixed Tempura; Hot Soymilk
Somen Noodles with Clams; and Hiyamugi with Pork and Sesame Sauce; "Noodle Comfort" is a
welcome and certain to be enduringly popular addition to personal, family, and community
library ethnic cookbook collections!
Traditional Cape Malay Cooking
Zainab Lagardien
Struik Publishers
c/o International Publishers Marketing
22841 Quicksilver Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
www.internationalpubmarket.com
9781770076716, $22.00, www.amazon.com
South Africa is home to a number of tribes, peoples, customs, cultures, and cuisines. In
"Traditional Cape Malay Cooking", Zainab Lagardien draws upon her many years of experience
and expertise as a doyenne of Malay cuisine to compile truly superb and 'kitchen cook friendly'
recipes for ethnic dishes celebrating Malay cuisine. Profusely illustrated in full color, the recipes
are grouped together in thematic chapters that include Soups and Light Meals; Fish and Seafood;
Poultry; Meat; Curries and Breyanis; Bredies and Stews; Rice, Vegetables and Salads; Sambals,
Atjars and Sauces; Puddings; Cakes, Tarts and Biscuits; Breads and Fritters. Of special note is
the chapter dedicated to 'Cooking for Large Numbers'. The recipes range from Malayan Crumbed
Chicken; Hout Bay Crayfish Tail Curry; Lazy Housewife's Green Bean Bredie; and Grandma's
Sago Stew; to Malayan Cauliflower; Carrot and Quince Sambal; Apricot Jam Baked Pudding;
and Zainab's Apple Tart. "Traditional Cape Malay Cooking" is a welcome addition to personal,
family, and community library international cuisine cookbook collections. Also very highly
recommended from Struik Publishers is Ramola Parbhoo's "Traditional Indian Cooking In South
Africa" (9781770076563, $23.50) which reflects and showcases another of South Africa's
culinary traditions.
Memorable Recipes
Renee Behnke & Cynthia Nims
Andrews & McMeel
4520 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64111
www.andrewsmcmeel.com
9780740773938, $35.00, www.amazon.com
It is the contention of professional trained chef Renee Behnke that good dining is made even
better when conducted in the company of friends and family. That is the underlying premise of
"Memorable Recipes To Share With Family And Friends" in which she, with the assistance of
Cynthia Nims, has compiled beautiful illustrated recipes for turning any meal into a grand dining
occasion with company from appetizers, to soups and salads, to main dishes, side dishes and
desserts. Of special note is her insights, instructions, advices, and commentary on how to create a
truly memorable dinner party (including tips on planning the evening and even 'Wine Notes').
Another distinctive feature is an extensive section dedicated to menu ideas. With each one
beginning with little anecdotes, the recipes range from Fettuccine with Lemon Cream and Spicy
Tomato Topping; Endive and Radicchio Salad; Rack of Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic; and
Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes; to Moroccan-Style Biscotti; Party Sangria; Classic Cornbread; and
Paella with Chicken and Shellfish. Enhanced with chapters on cooking techniques and kitchen
tools, "Memorable Recipes" is a beautifully produced and highly recommended addition to
personal and community library cookbook collections for truly fine dining!
The Bryant Family Vineyard Cookbook
Barbara Bryant & Betsy Fentress
Andrews & McMeel
4520 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64111
www.andrewsmcmeel.com
9780740769771, $50.00, www.amazon.com
Founded in 1992, the Bryant Family Vineyard has become exceptional well known and highly
appreciated amongst connoisseurs of great American vintages. Now Barbar Bryant (co-founder
of the vineyard) with the assistance of Betsy Fentress has compiled an impressive coffee-table
style compendium of eighty superb recipes drawn from truly great chefs and culinary masters
from around the country who share a delight for the Bryan Family Cabernet Sauvignon.
Illustrated in full color, the recipes range from Lobster Salad with Haricots Verts; Sauteed Diver
Scallops with Cauliflower, Capers, and Almonds; and Pasta with Heirloom tomatoes, Fresh
Mozzarella, Basil, and Balsamic Vinaigrette; to Cavatelli with Braised Duck; Roasted Garlic and
Almond Flan with Asparagus and Wild Mushrooms; and Chocolate Short Bread, "The Bryant
Family Vineyard Cookbook" is a compendium of elegant, highly recommended, yet thoroughly
'kitchen cook friendly' dining ideas and dishes.
Nile Style
Amy Riolo
Hippocrene Books, Inc.
171 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016
www.hippocrenebooks.com
9780781812214, $29.95, www.amazon.com
Egypt is an ancient land of monuments and artifacts. It's also a country rich in distinctive culinary
traditions that encompass food and dining as a fundamental element of both ancient and modern
festivals, ceremonies, and celebrations. An internationally recognized culinary authority, food
historian, and cooking instructor, Amy Riolo brings her many years of experience and expertise
to bear when she compiled the recipes comprising "Nile Style: Egyptian Cuisine And Culture", a
illustrated, 220-page compendium of superbly presented recipes that range from such exotic fare
as Nubian Bread ad Hibiscus Punch; to traditional dishes like Lentils, Rice, and Pasta with Spicy
Tomato Sauce; to classics like Egyptian Rice, Apricot, and Pistachio Pudding. The Egyptian
names for each of the presented recipes is given along with the English translations of their
names. Enhanced with the inclusion of a glossary of ingredients commonly used in Egyptian
cooking, a 'Where to Buy' guide (including specific contact information for vendors of specialty
ingredients not otherwise readily available), a tour-guide listing of superb Egyptian restaurants,
an extensive bibliography, and a handy index, "Nile Style" is an enthusiastically recommended
addition for personal and community library ethnic cookbook collections.
Cocktail Boothby's American Bar-Tender
William T. Boothby
Anchor Brewing Co.
1705 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
www.anchorbrewing.com
9780982247334, $14.95, www.amazon.com
Originally published in 1891, and now deftly edited by David Burkhart for this new 2009 New
Anchor Distilling edition for the Anchor Brewing Company, "Cocktail Boothby's American
Bar-Tender" is basically a faithful photomechanical reproduction of a true classic that has long
been out of print and only available as a rare (and expensive) antiquarian book acquisition. There
are 361 drink recipes listed in its pages, some of which are long forgotten preparations for
esoteric beverages, while others are instantly recognizable by drink connoisseurs today. These
drink recipes include instructions for mixing abinsthes, cocktails, coolers, cobblers, crustas,
fixes, flips, fizzes, hot drinks, lemonades, punches, sangarees, shakes, toddies, and more. Of
quaint and fascinating interest is the circa 1890s information provided regarding the retail liquor
business, printed advertisements, and a sixteen page 'Addenda' that reproduces hand written notes
that were found lodged in the original 1891 edition of "Cocktail Boothby's American
Bar-Tender". Enhanced with such newly discovered photographs and biographical material,
"Cocktail Boothby's American Bar-Tender" is a true treasure to be added to the browsing and
reference shelf of any and all amateur and professional bar tenders playing the trade for friends,
family, customers, and clientele.
The Barcelona Cookbook
Sasa Mahr-Batuz, et al.
Andrews & McMeel
4520 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64111
www.andrewsmcmeel.com
9780740773945, $29.99, www.amazon.com
The Connecticut restaurant Barcelona chain has a well deserved regional reputation for food that
is especially elegant with flavor and cultural culinary subtext. Now the team of Sasa Mahr-Batuz
and Andy Pforzheimer (with the assistance of Mary Goodbody) has compiled an equally elegant
compilation of recipes for dishes served in the Barcelona restaurants. Superbly illustrated
throughout, there are chapters dedicated to cocktails and wine, cold and hot tapas, main courses,
party dishes, and desserts. The recipes range from a Clementine Crush; Goat Cheese with Mojo
Verde; and Lobster Risotto; to Morcilla Sausage with Caramelized Onions; Grilled Sea Bass
with Warm Salad of Fingerling Potatoes and Wax Beans with Broken Shallot Vinaigrette; and
Crepas Salguero. Enhanced a listing of sources for Spanish ingredients and foods, an extensive
metric conversions and equivalents table, and a handy index, "The Barcelona Cookbook" is a
welcome and highly recommended addition to personal, professional, and community library
ethnic cookbook collections!
The Art Shelf
Designing & Living With Glass Tiles
Patricia Hart McMillan, et al.
Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
4880 Lower Valley Rd, Atglen, PA 19310
www.schifferbooks.com
9780764332661, $24.99, www.amazon.com
A favorite medium for professional interior decorators, glass tiles are one of the most versatile
materials for providing light, sheen, depth, and color to any room design project. Featuring more
than 290 images of glass tiles and how they've been utilized with respect to interior and exterior
room designs, the team of Patricia Hart McMillan, Liz Hart McMillan, and Katharine Kaye
McMillan have collaborated in producing "Designing & Living With Glass Tiles: Inspiration For
Home And Garden", a compendium of information, ideas, and inspirational examples that is a
perfect browse for anyone considering the use of glass tiles in their own construction or
remodeling projects for any room of their home, or a patio, or an ornamental garden feature. Of
special note is the exceptionally useful information and tips on selecting and installing glass tiles.
"Designing & Living With Glass Tiles" is very highly recommended for personal, professional,
academic, and community library Interior Design reference collections and supplemental reading
lists.
Kenneth Snelson: Forces Made Visible
Eleanor Heartney, essayist
Hudson Hills Press
PO Box 205, Manchester, VT 05254
www.hudsonhills.com
9781555952433, $75.00, www.amazon.com
Simply stated, Kenneth Snelson is to sculpture what Frank Lloyd Wright is to architecture -- a
pioneering genius of originality, innovation, and controversy. Nicely illustrated with personal
photographs, the foreword by Kenneth Snelson for this compendium of his works provides an
autobiographical overview of his life. Then art historian and author Eleanor Heartney provides
the reader with an informed and informative extended essay on modern sculpture in general, and
the contributions of Snelson in particular. Of particular note is the illustrated commentary by
Snelson of installing one of his sculptures in Berlin. The majority of "Kenneth Snelson: Forces
Made Visible" beautifully showcases in full color captioned images of his diverse creations. A
very highly recommended addition to professional and academic library collections, this
coffee-table art book edition of "Kenneth Snelson: Forces Made Visible" will be of particular
interest to students modern sculpture.
Gothic
Clemens Schmidlin & Caroline Eva Gerner
H. F. Ullmann
c/o Langenscheidt Publishing Group
PO Box 979, Spring House, PA 19477
www.langenscheidt.com
9780841603493, $16.99, www.amazon.com
One of the newest additions to H.F. Ullman's 'Art Pocket' series, "Gothic" showcases beautiful
full color reproductions of the art, sculpture, and architecture of Europe's gothic era. This
287-page compendium of superbly illustrated information is a sturdily bound pocket size that is
highly portable and the perfect companion to take along to either museum visits or traveling to
on-site locations. With entries ranging from the Notre Dame cathedral, to obscure yet beautifully
produced illuminated manuscripts, from iconic sculptures to masterpiece wall paintings, "Gothic"
is as informed and informative as it is thoughtful and thought-provoking. Also very highly
recommended for personal, academic, and community library Art History reference collections
and Art Appreciation supplemental reading lists are two other newly released additions to the
'Art Pocket' series: "Impressionism" (9780841603516, $16.99) and "Art Nouveau"
(9780841603486, $16.99).
Stephen Hannock
Jason Rosenfeld, et al.
Hudson Hills Press
74-2 Union St., Manchester, VT 05254
www.hudsonhills.com
9781555952914, $85.00, www.amazon.com
Stephen Hannock is an American artist whose artistic endeavors include painting, woodcuts,
drawings, and 'photo assemblages'. His magnificent paintings are flawlessly reproduced and
include scenes of flooded rivers, rockets, vistas and nocturnes in "Stephen Hannock", and
impressively published coffee-table art book. Of special note are the sections dedicated to his
palimpsests and self-portraits. His woodcuts are grouped thematically (Mountain Water; Travels;
Figures and Friends). Enhanced with the inclusion of informed and informative articles on his
work and subject matter by Mark C. Taylor ('Landscape of Self-Portraiture'); Martha Hoppin
('The Oxbow'); Jason Rosenfeld ('Stephen Hannock: New England/New York); and Garrett
White ('Beneath the Light: Digital Imaging in the Art of Stephen Hannock'), "Stephen Hannock"
provides a comprehensive introduction to the artist and his art. With the addition of a
chronology; a list of selected exhibitions, installations, awards and collections; a selected
bibliography, photography credits and an index, "Stephen Hannock" is especially recommended
as an addition to personal, community, and academic library American Art History reference
collections and supplemental reading lists.
Alan Gussow: A Painter's Nature
Martica Sawin
Hudson Hills Press
74-2 Union Street, Manchester, VT 05254
www.hudsonhills.com
9781555953089, $70.00, www.amazon.com
To say that the late Alan Gussow (1931-1997) was a good painter is the equivalent of identifying
Frank Lloyd Wright as an 'okay' architect. Now under the capable editorship of, and with
informative commentary and background by Martica Sawin, and prefaced with informative
contributions by John Driscoll and James Kiberd, "Alan Gussow: A Painter's Nature" is a long
needed, 378-page, coffee table book style compilation of Gussow's art, flawless reproduced in
full color with identifying captions on the opposing page of each image. A fitting memorial to a
great American artist, "Alan Gussow: A Painter's Nature" is a significant, seminal, and strongly
recommended addition to personal, professional, and academic library 20th Century American
Art History reference collections.
The Comix/Graphic Novel Shelf
Underground Classics
James Danky & Denis Kitchen
Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
115 W. 18th St., 6th fl, NY, NY 10011
www.abramsbooks.com
9780810905986, $29.95, www.amazon.com
Modern comics have their origin in the newspaper illustrated cartoon strips of the late 19th
century and evolved into 'comic books' in the late 1920s, becoming an indispensable part of
American popular culture in the 1930s with the introduction of 'Super Hero' characters beginning
with Superman and Batman. Comics then began to proliferate at a rapid pace in all the literary
genres from Romance, to Westerns, to Crime and Horror. Viewed on as an inferior form of
literature that was capable of 'corrupting young minds', attempts to suppress and regulate comic
books through the imposition of a comic book code drove a number of innovative and
iconoclastic comic book artists 'under ground'. That's when comics became 'comix' and had its
own 'Golden Age' in the counter-culture communities of the 1960s and 1970s with such icons as
Robert Crumb who work is still considered influential today. In "Underground Classics: The
Transformation Of Comics Into Comix" is the collaborative effort of academician James Danky
(School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Wisconsin - Madison) and
cartoonist, and publisher Denis Kitchen who has personally worked with every important comix
artist the heyday of the underground comics movement. Profusely illustrated throughout,
"Underground Classics" is an informed and informative historical overview that is very highly
recommended reading for all comic book enthusiasts with an interest in the history of this truly
distinctive yet immensely diverse American art form.
The Humor Shelf
The Awesome Book Of Dog Humor
Bob Phillips & Jonny Hawkins
Harvest House Publishers
990 Owen Loop North, Eugene, Oregon 97402-9173
www.harvesthousepublishers.com
9780736925174, $5.99, www.amazon.com
Combining his life of dogs with his sense of humor, Bob Phillips as team up with professional
cartoonist Jonny Hawkins to produce a compact 127-page compendium of jokes, puns, riddles,
and quotes that will provide a wealth of wonderful entertainment for readers ages 7 to 70.
Suitable for memorizing and citing at social gatherings with friends and family, and in
celebration of our canine companions, the reader is treated to such witty observations as 'A
sheep-herding dog that loved watermelon had a pup. It was a melon-collie baby.' As well as such
pithy observations as 'Life is like a dogsled team. If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never
changes' (Lewis Grizzard). Thoroughly 'family friendly', "The Awesome Book Of Dog Humor" is
highly recommended reading for all canine enthusiasts -- and certain to be a popular addition to
personal and community library American Humor collections.
The Architecture Shelf
Home Work
Lloyd Kahn
Shelter Publications
PO Box 279, Bolinas, CA 94924
www.shelterpub.com
9780936070339, $26.95, www.amazon.com
Architecture at its most innovative best combines form and function with esthetics and
practicality. Withing those parameters is an immense diversity of architectural styles for personal
homes. Nowhere is this more evident than in homes that people build for themselves by hand as
personalized inspiration and eccentricity and necessity took them. In "Home Work: Handbuilt
Shelters", author Lloyd Kahn has compiled an impressive array of illustrated examples of such
structures. Each superbly reproduced image in the form of full color photographs showcasing
hand-made homes is enhanced for the reader with a succinct but informative caption. This
245-page compendium of beautifully presented examples makes "Home Work" a superb browse
and a very highly recommended addition to personal, professional, academic, and community
library Architectural Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Wonders Of World Architecture
Neil Parkyn, editor
Thames & Hudson, Inc.
500 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY 10110-0017
www.thamesandhudsonusa.com
9780500284001, $29.95, www.amazon.com
Knowledgeably compiled and expertly edited by professional architect and experienced city
planner Neil Parkyn, "Wonders Of World Architecture" is more than just beautifully illustrated
global survey of architectural constructions, it is also an informed and informative text book that
addresses a host of fascinating architecturally themes questions and issues such as how the
Empire State Building was able to be constructed in the middle of a very crowded and bustling
New York City; Why does the Leaning Tower of Pisa lean -- and not fall over; What supports the
soaring, lofty vaults of Chartres Cathedral; and so much more. "Wonders Of World Architecture"
draws upon contributions and commentaries of architects, engineers, and architectural historians
as it presents an historical overview of architectural history, creativity, and innovation from AD
500 down to the present day. A superbly organized, 304-page compendium of 'reader friendly'
facts, information, and images, "Wonders Of World Architecture" truly lives up to its title and is
an enthusiastically recommended acquisition for professional, academic, and community library
Architectural Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
The International Studies Shelf
Iraq In Transition
Peter J. Munson
Potomac Books, Inc.
22841 Quicksilver Dr., Dulles, VA 20166
www.potomacbooksinc.com
9781597973007, $37.50, www.amazon.com
The beginning of Iraq's transformation from a single-party dictatorship to a multi-party
democracy began with the U.S. invasion of Iraq and the subsequent overthrow of Saddam
Hussein. As events unfolded it became clear that this was a pre-emptive 'war of choice' on the
part of the Bush administration who over the next seven years were to consistently bungle the
American occupation of Iraq, the ensuing civil war between warring political and religious
factions within the Iraqi population, and the current continuing violence that results in the deaths
of hundreds of Iraqi citizens (and the occasion American soldier) every month. That's why "Iraq
In Transition: The Legacy Of Dictatorship And The Prospects For Democracy" by combat
Marine officer Peter J. Munson is such a timely and useful contribution to our understanding of
the political and military forces behind the nightly news headlines from that embroiled nation.
"Iraq In Transitions" provides a complete history beginning with how Iraq was formed, the
impact of Islam, and the 'rise of the tribes' within Iraq's power structures. Noted is the rise of the
Shi'a as a political entity, the Sunni suppression under the Bath party, the post-American invasion
insurgencies from 2003 to 2007, Iraq's constitution and elections, and the advances by the
American and Iraqi military against the insurgents. Of special note is the concluding chapter
regarding what we ourselves have learned from our experiences in Iraq over the past several
years and what those 'lessons learned' mean in terms of our future relations in the Middle East
and around the world. Enhanced with the inclusion of a selected bibliography, extensive
footnotes, and a comprehensive index, "Iraq In Transition" is highly recommended for academic
and community library Iraqi Studies and International Studies reference collections, as well as
non-specialist general readers with an interest in understanding the events of the past several
years in Iraq and what America can expect in the years to come.
The World History Shelf
Inventing Latin Heretics
Tia M. Kolbaba
Medieval Institute Publications
College of Arts and Sciences
Western Michigan University
1903 West Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5432
www.w.mich.edu/medieval/mip
9781580441339, $40.00, www.amazon.com
In many ways, the Byzantine Empire had as important an impact on the development of first
millennia Christianity as did the Roman papacy. The writings of Roman and Byzantine scholars
of the 9th Century are the subject of seminal academic research to this very day. Case in point:
"Inventing Latin heretics: Byzantines And The Filioque In The Ninth Century" by Tia M.
Kolbaba (Assistant Professor, Department of Religion, Rutgers University) which has as its focus
the introduction of 'heresiology', defining terms, summarizing an extensive secondary
scholarship, and descriptively analyzing the history of Byzantine anti-heretical texts down to the
ninth century. Of special note are the three chapters dedicated to examining in detail the
transmission, form, and contents of the three anti-Filoque texts attributed to Photos, as well as
selected texts exemplifying what nine-century Byzantines wrote about Latin 'errors'. "Inventing
Latin Heretics" is a fascinating body of seminal scholarship and a welcome, highly recommended
addition to academic library Byzantine Studies and First Millennium Christian History reference
collections, as well as supplemental studies reading lists.
Pocket Timeline of Islamic Civilization
Nicholas Badcott
Interlink Publishing Group
46 Crosby St., Northampton, MA 01060
www.interlinkbooks.com
9781566567589, $13.95, www.amazon.com
Prior to 9/11, what most Americans new about Islamic history and culture was derived from old
movies and a bit of the crusader era from out-of-date highschool history books. But all that has
changed now with the attacks of militant Islamic political factions against American targets and
our military involvement in such nations as Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. "Pocket Timeline of
Islamic Civilization" is a 32-page, color illustrated, hard cover compendium of information
compiled by Nicholas Badcott (Arab World Education Officer, the British Museum, London,
England) that provides an informed and informative overview of the history and
accomplishments of Islam including the Umayyads, Bbbasids, Fatimids, Seljugs, Zengids,
Ayyubids, Mamluks, Ilkhands, Ottomans, Timurids, Safavids, and Mughals. Enhanced with a
twelve-page pull-out timeline format, and featuring a bibliography and website list, the "Pocket
Timeline of Islamic Civilization" is very handy and highly recommended resource for anyone
seeking an concise overview of Islamic history from its earliest days down to the modern
era.
The Language Studies Shelf
Memoria Press
4605 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY 40213
www.MemoriaPress.com 1-877-862-1097
Memoria Press is a premier publisher of instructional materials for Latin and Greek language
courses. These materials come in formats that include textbooks, workbooks, teacher keys, and
instructional DVDs. Prepared by academics who are experts in their fields, all of Memoria Press
titles meet the highest standards of academia and can be confidently recommended as core
curriculum supplements. Among the newest offers are "Roots Of English: Latin And Greek
Roots For Beginners" (9781930953253, $19.95) by Paul O'Brien; "Classical Rhetoric With
Aristotle: Traditional Principles Of Speaking And Writing" (1930953445, $39.95); "Classical
Rhetoric With Aristotle: Teacher Key (1930953453, $4.95); "Classical Rhetoric With Aristotle:
Instructional DVD (9781930953550, $55.00); and "The Latin-Centered Curriculum: A Home
Educator's Guide To A Traditional Classical Education" (9781930953734, $17.95) by Andrew A.
Campbell. These are all academically sound, superbly produced, highly recommended materials
that are exceptionally 'user friendly' and ideal for both traditional school classroom instruction as
well as self-directed personal study curriculums.
The Gardening Shelf
Diseases Of Herbaceous Perennials
Mark L. Gleason, et al.
APS Press
3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, MN 55121
www.shopapspress.org
9780890543740, $79.00, www.amazon.com
Now matter where they are in the country or in what climate zone they labor, every gardener
must cope with the occasional problems of disease and infestation with respect to perennials.
This necessity is often compounded in critical importance by those who are professional
horticulturalists or who operate plant nurseries. Expertly compiled by the editorial team of Mark
L. Gleason Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, Iowa State
University), Margery L. Daughtrey (Senior Extension Associate, Cornell University Department
of Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology), Ann R. Chase (Chase Horticultural Research),
Gary W. Moorman (Pennsylvania State University Department of Plant Pathology), and Daren S.
Mueller (Department of Plant Pathology, Iowa State University), "Diseases Of Herbaceous
Perennials" is a profusely illustrated, encyclopedically organized compendium of detailed
information on those plant diseases commonly (and in some cases, uncommonly) encountered
when growing perennials. A seminal and definitive work, "Diseases Of Herbaceous Perennials"
is an essential addition to academic horticultural reference collections, as well as an invaluable
informational resource for plant nurseries and home gardeners.
The Nautical Shelf
Twilight Of The Great Lakes Steamer
Raymond A. Bawal, Jr.
Inland Expressions
42211 Garfield Road, #297, Clinton Township, MI 48038
www.inlandexpressions.com
9780981815725, $19.95, www.amazon.com
America's inland seas called the Great Lakes have been plied by all manner of vessels, but none
more iconic that the huge steam powered freighters. Once numbered in the hundreds and the
subject of both folklore and song, they have dwindled down to a last remaining twenty by the end
of the 2008 shipping season. Ranging from the St. Mary's Challenger build in 1906 and
representing more than one hundred years of service, to the Canadian Leader, built in 1967, these
great nautical vessels are beginning to pass from the scene. That's why "Twilight Of The Great
Lakes Steamer", a compendium of black-and-white photos and descriptive histories in terms of
their previous and current operations of this class of ship is so impressive and appreciated.
Highly recommended and appropriate for academic and community library collections, "Twilight
Of The Great Lakes Steamer" is an especially welcome addition to the personal collections of
nautical enthusiasts in general, and Great Lakes history buffs in particular.
The Civil War Shelf
Photographic History Of The Civil War
John Rupnow
The Edwin Mellen Press
415 Ridge Street, Lewiston, NY 14092
www.mellenpress.com
9780773455993, $299.95, www.amazon.com
The nation never suffered a worse trauma than the American civil war. This conflict lays claim to a number of 'firsts'. It was the first industrial war of the modern age. It was the first war to invent the submarine, the machine gun, aerial observation balloons, and steel clad warships. It was also the first American war to be photographed and thereby leave to posterity an incomparable visual record of the carnage and destruction of war. Visually recorded for the first time in human history was the destructive aftermath done to cities, homes, roads, and rail lines. Then there are the chillingly horrific photographs of the battlefield dead. In "Photographic History Of The Civil War", John Rupnow (director of The Edwin Mellen Press) has reproduced a ten volume collection of American Civil War photographs taken by the legendary battlefield photographer Matthew Brady, originally published in 1912, which has been out-of-print for most of the past century. This set of hard bound and hand-sewn volumes is in full compliance with library standards and a strongly recommended, unique, and core addition to personal, academic, and community library American Civil War reference collections.
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