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Irish Folk and Fairy Tales
Gordon Jarvie
Black Staff Press
c/o DuFour Editions
PO Box 7, Chester Springs, PA 19425
9780856408366, $15.95, www.blackstaffpress.com
Every country has its own literature and mythology. "Irish Folk and Fairy Tales" is a collection of
short stories focusing on traditional Irish mythos. These contemporary writers provide excellent
stories in the style of folk tales, with a touch of modernism where needed. "Irish Folk and Fairy
Tales" is a top pick.
The Library Science Shelf
Moving Your Library
Steven Carl Fortriede
American Library Association
50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
9780838909942, $63.00, www.alastore.ala.org
Moving hundreds of books is no simple task. "Moving Your Library: Getting the Collection from
Here to There" is a guide for moving one's base of operations to a new location. The advice given
within gives specifications for what types of boxes one should try to use, packing one's inventory,
and transporting it. "Moving Your Library" also discusses the problems one may face in a new
location such as new employees and how to teach them to deal with the move. For any librarian
who may be facing a location change in the future, "Moving Your Library" should prove a solid
investment.
Scared Silly
Dianne de Las Casas
Libraries Unlimited
c/o ABC-CLIO
PO Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
www.abc-clio.com
9781591587323, $30.00, www.amazon.com
For Halloween or story-time for any other time of the year, "Scared Silly: 25 Tales to Tickle and
Thrill" by author and award-winning storyteller Dianne de Las Casas is an instructive guide and
manual of the methods and techniques for telling a scary story in ways that will involve the
audience to attend attentively and participate appropriately. Through the illustrative example of
twenty-five stories, "Scared Silly" will enable children's librarians, elementary school teachers,
camp counselors, and home-schooling parents to entertain their young listeners. Of special note
is the 'Spook-O-Meter' rating for each individual story so that age appropriateness (grades 1
through 5) can be easily determined. "Scared Silly: 25 Tales to Tickle and Thrill" is a welcome
and highly recommended addition to academic library and community library staff resource
collections.
Library Mashups
Nicole C. Engard
Information Today
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055
9781573873727, $39.50, www.infotoday.com
Libraries are compendiums of data, but what point is there to the data if it's not presented in a
good way? "Library Mashups: Exploring New Ways to Deliver Library Data" is a guide for
librarians on how to use the internet and all of the applications that have spawned out of it to
improve their library as it serves for a vault of information. Featuring contributions from
countless professional librarians, "Library Mashups" is a collection that should not be
ignored.
Starting, Strengthening, and Managing Institutional Repositories
Jonathan A. Nabe
Neal-Schuman Publishers
100 William Street, Suite 2004, New York, NY 10038
9781555706890, $85.00, www.neal-schuman.com
Record keeping is not something to skimp on. "Starting, Strengthening, and Managing
Institutional Repositories" is a scholarly reference for major institutions that require tip top
record keeping in order to function at their full capacity. With chapters advocating using
librarians as managers of the repositories, policies, encouraging use, and using them to come up
with new ideas, author Jonathan A. Nale presents a complete and comprehensive coverage of the
concept. "Starting, Strengthening, and Managing Institutional Repositories" is a very strongly
recommended addition to community and college library science collections.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
Writing For The Internet
Craig Baehr & Bob Schaller
Greenwood Press
c/o ABC-CLIO
PO Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
www.abc-clio.com
9780313376948, $55.00, www.amazon.com
From the earliest era of writing when the technology was making stylistic marks upon wet clay
shards, through the invention of papyri scrolls and quill pens, to typewriters, to computer
keyboards, to held-hand blackberries and the most recent mechanical advance in writing --
twittering, technology has impacted in how we communicate through the written word. That
evolution, interestingly enough, has gone from the simple to the complex and now back to
simple. Each technological development had its own demands imposed upon those who would
write -- and the Internet is no exception. That's why "Writing for the Internet: A Guide to Real
Communication in Virtual Space", the collaborative work of Craig Baehr and Bob Schaller, is so
timely and highly recommended. Spanning a wide range of relevant issues, this thoroughly 'user
friendly' introduction and instruction guide ranges from online publishing to blogging and
everything in-between. Identifying and addressing the factors that make for good, effective,
professional quality writing in a cyberspace medium, "Writing for the Internet" is an ideal
classroom textbook, self-instruction manual, and a solid reference work for personal, academic,
and community library Writing/Publishing reference collections and supplemental reading
lists.
Mentors, Muses, & Monsters
Elizabeth Benedict
Free Press
c/o Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020
9781439108611, $24.99, www.simonandschuster.com
There are central figures in everyone's lives who are the cornerstones of who they have become.
"Mentors, Muses, & Monsters: 30 Writers on the People Who Changed Their Lives' is a
collection of essays from many writers as they reflect on these individuals who have changed the
course of their lives. Thirty different perspectives offer very different stories and shows the
impact of positive and negative influences can drastically have. "Mentors, Muses, & Monsters" is
an intriguing and top pick for those who want to understand inspiration and the people who
provide it.
Writing Content
Roger W. Nielsen
R. W. Nielsen Company
1974 Alan Street, Idaho Falls, ID, 83404
9780982035542, $19.95, www.amazon.com
Specially written as a do-it-yourself instruction manual for aspiring writers seeking to create
articles and stories for magazine publication, and for anyone wanting to write persuasively and
credibly in an online forum or format, Roger W. Nielsen has compiled a thoroughly 'user
friendly' series of chapters identifying and teaching the techniques required for writing clear,
concise, commercially viable, and reader engaging content. From coming up with an idea, to
information gathering, to organizing the material, to the final step of writing it all down, "Writing
Content" will prove to be an invaluable informational resource for the novice, and have a great
deal of practical value for even the experienced author as a continuing reference and guide. Of
special note and value are the chapters dedicated to writing queries, the use of anecdotes, and
writer etiquette. Enhanced with a list of 'Works Cited' and a comprehensive index, "Writing
Content" is a very highly recommended addition to personal, professional, and community
library Writing/Publishing reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Business Books
Bert Holtje
AlphaBooks
c/o Penguin Publishing Group
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014-3658
9781592578795 $18.95 www.penguin.com 1-800-847-5515
Despite their titles, "The Complete Idiot's Guide" series of how-to books are most assuredly not
for 'idiots' - they are for absolutely everyone in search of solid information on a subject. The
Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Business Books continues this worthy tradition with a
no-nonsense primer on writing and profitably publishing a compendium of one's business
wisdom. From testing whether there's a market for one's book, to tips on whether one should
collaborate (and if so, how to find the right person to do it with), to advice for publicizing oneself
and one's book, and more, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Business Books walks the
reader through every step of the process. An extremely user-friendly resource, highly
recommended.
The Fire in Fiction
Donald Maass
Writer's Digest Books
c/o F+W Media, Inc.
4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236
9781582975061 $17.99 www.writersdigest.com
Literary agent and author Donald Maass presents The Fire in Fiction: Passion, Purpose, and
Techniques to Make Your Novel Great, a solid guide to enlivening one's writing. Especially
promoting the power of tapping into one's own, most unforgettable life experiences, The Fire in
Fiction is reader-friendly and covers everything from crafting characters with hopes and dreams
that resonate with the reader, to the secrets of successful satire, to heightening tension in
dialogue, action, or even exposition, and much more. A "must-have" resource for fiction writers
of all skill and experience levels.
Questions Writers Ask
Karen Speerstra
Robert D. Reed Publishers
PO Box 1992, 1380 Face Rock Drive, Bandon, OR 97411
9781934759325 $16.95 www.rdrpublishers.com
Questions Writers Ask: Wise, Whimsical, and Witty Answers from the Pros presents published
professionals' answers to common questions about writing. Organized around twenty different
topics (each topic is in the form of a question such as "Where do you get your ideas?", followed
by a wealth of different answers to that one question by a diversity of people), Questions Writers
Ask is a solid and useful primer, and deserves to be read cover to cover by anyone interested in
breaking into the writing business. Nearly 6,000 quotations, many of them classic, pack this
excellent resource. "Plot springs from character... I've always sort of believed that these people
inside me - these characters - know who they are and what they're about and what happens, and
they need me to help get it down on paper because they can't type." -Anne Lamott.
The Cookbook Shelf
The Cake Mix Doctor Returns!
Anne Byrn
Workman Publishing Company
225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014-4381
www.workman.com 1-800-722-7202
9780761129615 $15.95, www.amazon.com
The Cake Mix Doctor Returns is a compendium of over 160 mouth-watering recipes that turn
ordinary cake mixes into extraordinarily scrumptious desserts. Author Ann Byrn has appeared on
dozens of television and radio shows such as "Good Morning America" and "All Things
Considered" to share her delicacies; now she brings the straight scoop on everything from layer
cakes to bundt and pound cakes to sheet cakes, cupcakes, brownies, bars, cookies and more.
Many recipies include a space on the left of the page especially for inventive chefs to jot down
notes! An absolute "must" for the cookbook collection of any cake lover, highly
recommended.
The Cocktail Primer
Eben Klemm
Andrews & McMeel
4520 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
www.andrewsmcmeel.com 1-800-851-8923
9780740778162 $19.99. www.amazon.com
Master mixologist Eben Klemm presents The Cocktail Primer, a step-by-step guide to creating
not only classic cocktail favorites, but also modern variations - and understanding the basic
principles of mixology to help one design a drink to fit any occasion. Full-color photographs
illustrate this excellent, easy-to-follow guide to anyone eager to learn how to mix and serve
drinks to suit any taste. Highly recommended.
Strictly Sundays
Joe Fitzpatrick, author
Steven Potter, photographer
Book Publishers Network
PO Box 2256, Bothell, WA 98041
barbarakindness@verizon.net (publicity)
www.bookpublishersnetwork.com
9781935359197 $19.95, www.strictlysundays.com
Strictly Sundays is not a sundae cookbook - rather, it is packed cover to cover with
mouth-watering creations especially meant to be cooked and served on Sundays. Written by Joe
Fitzpatrick, a.k.a. "The Blue Collar Gourmet", Strictly Sundays includes appetizers such as
"Spicy Shrimp" and "Monica's Guacamole", main dishes such as "John's Stuffed Flank Steak"
and "Lady Vi's Lasagna", salads such as "Caesar Coleslaw" and "Quinoa Salad", soups such as
"Roasted Jalapeno Soup" and "Joe's Clam Chowder", and much more. Easy-to-follow
instructions and luscious color photographs distinguish this compendium of palate-pleasing
meals sure to make any cook a hit on Sundays!
Menus and Memories from Punjab
Veronica "Rani" Sidhu
Hippocrene Books, Inc.
171 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
9780781812207 $29.95 www.hippocrenebooks.com
Written by a Punjabi cooking teacher with thirty years' experience in her family's Punjabi
kitchens, Menus and Memories from Punjab: Meals to Nourish Body and Soul lives up to its title
with a wide collection of traditional Punjabi dishes, each with extensive preparation instructions,
a black-and-white photograph, and a brief paragraph commenting on the author's memories of the
meal. Menus and Memories from Punjab blends culinary creations with love of family cooking,
and the pages about preparing meals for special days are sure to warm the reader's heart while
inspiring them to make the most of special occasions. A welcome and highly recommended
addition to international cookbook shelves.
100 Words for Foodies
American Heritage Dictionaries
Houghton Mifflin Company
215 Park Avenue South, NY, NY 10003
www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com
9780547239682 $5.95, www.amazon.com
100 Words for Foodies is not a typical recipe compendium (though it does include a handful of
recipes such as "Turkish White Bean Wrap Sandwiches" and "Edamame and Spinach with
Golden Onions") - instead, it defines one hundred terms that any aspiring chef or gourmet should
know, from "bruschettta" (bread served in slices that have been broiled, rubbed with garlic,
brushed with olive oil, seasoned with salt, and layered with various toppings) to "umami" (a taste
sensation produced by glutamates and nucleotides, associated with meats and high-protein foods
and often considered to be the fifth basic taste along with sweet, sour, salty, and bitter). Some of
the words even have extensive "word history" sections describing their origin. An excellent,
inexpensive supplementary resource for anyone looking to broaden their vocabulary and culinary
knowledge!
The Everything Potluck Cookbook
Linda Larsen
Adams Media Corporation
57 Littlefield St., 2nd fl, Avon, MA 02322
www.adamsmedia.com 1-800-872-5627
9781598699906 $15.95, www.amazon.com
The Everything Potluck Cookbook lives up to its title with step-by-step instructions for
easy-to-prepare potluck dishes ideal for all types of gatherings. Over 300 recipes are featured,
rom "Flaky Pate Rolls" to "Scalloped Chicken", "Succotash Chowder", "Pesto Pasta Skillet",
"French Lace Cookies", and more. Of especial interest in today's calorie-saturated culinary
landscape are the healthy and vegetarian recipes! An inexpensive, easy-to-use resource perfect
for chefs of all skill and experience levels.
Brother Anselm's Glenstal Cookbook
The Columba Press
c/o Dufour Editions, Inc.
PO Box 7, Chester Springs, PA 19425-0007
9781856076685 $22.95 www.dufoureditions.com
Spiral-bound to lay flat (or fold its front cover all the way around) for easy reference, Brother
Anselm's Glenstal Cookbook is a compendium of sixty-five recipes created and served at the
Glenstal Abbey, home to approximately forty monks. From soups to fish, main courses, curries,
pasta, eggs, potatoes, vegetables, desserts and more, Brother Anselm's Glenstal Cookbook blends
its time-tested culinary creations with brief vignettes and a dash of humor. Featuring
easy-to-follow instructions and brimming with old-world flavor cover to cover, Brother Anselm's
Glenstal Cookbook is highly recommended.
Arabian Delights
Amy Riolo
Capital Books, Inc.
22841 Quicksilver Drive, Sterling, VA 20166
9781933102559 $20.00 www.capital-books.com
Arabian Delights: Recipes & Princely Entertaining Ideas from the Arabian Peninsula lives up to
its title with an exotic medley of healthy and popular favorites from Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait,
Oman, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia. Recipes are organized into three major
categories: "Palatial Feasts," "Special Ceremonies", and "Simpler Delights". Many are clarified
with information about the ceremonies and occasions with which the dish is associated,
guidelines for advance preparation, even true-life vignettes about travels and individuals of the
Arab world. An enthusiastically recommended addition to international cookbook shelves.
Cake Keeper Cakes
Lauren Chattman
The Taunton Press
63 South Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470
9781600851209 $17.95 www.taunton.com 1-800-477-8727
Full-color photography of mouth-watering cake creations intersperse the pages of Cake Keeper
Cakes, a collection of 100 easy-to-follow recipes of culinary delights ranging from "Chocolate
Malted Snacking Cake" to "Poppy Seed Cake" to "Zebra Cake", "Cream Cake", "Nutella Swirl
Pound Cake", and many more. A cake-lover's dream, Cake Keeper Cakes is an enthusiastically
recommended addition to any dessert cookbook shelf!
The Woodworking Shelf
Carving Gunstocks: Power Techniques
Jose Valencia
Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
4880 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, PA 19310
9780764333705 $16.99 www.schifferbooks.com
Expert woodworker Jose Valencia presents Carving Gunstocks: Power Techniques, a
step-by-step guide to creating unique carvings on rifle and shotgun stocks, illustrated with 250
color photos. From creating original patterns, to removing factory checkering, to mastering
professional-quality finishing techniques, Carving Gunstocks: Power Techniques is a superb,
step-by-step guide ideal for intermediate to advanced woodworkers. A clearly written, highly
accessible guide, enthusiastically recommended to hobbyist interested in refining their skill.
The Egyptology Shelf
The Realm of the Pharaohs
Zahi A. Hawass, et al.
SCA
c/o International Publishers Marketing
22841 Quicksilver Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
www.internationalpubmarket.com
9789774378423 $34.50, www.amazon.com
The Realm of the Pharaohs: Essays in Honor of Tohfa Handoussa, Volume 1 is an anthology of
scholarly essays selected and compiled by Zahi A. Hawass, Khaled A. Daoud, and Sawsan Abd
El-Fattah about Egypt's archaeological history and unearthed artifacts, written in honor of
award-winning Egyptologist Tohfa Handoussa. Black-and-white photography and diagrams
illustrate this in-depth dissection of archaeological finds, and what the latest discoveries have to
contribute to modern theories about ancient Egyptian society. The result is an excellent,
extraordinary resource and a welcome addition to college library Egyptology shelves, and a
superb compendium of source material for anyone with a serious interest in Egypt's ancient
history.
The American History Shelf
Custer Survivor
John Koster
Chronology Books
c/o History Publishing Company Inc.
PO Box 700, Palisades, New York 10964-0700
9781933909035 $16.95 www.historypublishingco.com
Custer Survivor: The End of a Myth, the Beginning of a Legend dares to challenge the
long-standing historical assumption that the 210 troopers under Custer's command were
exterminated to the last man. Drawing up extensive research and forensic evidence, Custer
Survivor reveals the untold tail of one trooper who escaped, the Second Sergeant of C Company.
Following his ordeal after his escape and the successful life he pursued thereafter, Custer
Survivor is a thought-provoking addition to American history shelves with a focus on intense
historical scrutiny and re-examination.
Boy Scouts of America
Chuck Wills
DK Publishing, Inc.
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
9780756656348 $35.00 www.dk.com
A coffee-table compilation featuring over 300 full color photographs of people, places, and
memorabilia items, Boy Scouts of America: A Centennial History lives up to its title with an
in-depth chronology of one of America's oldest institutions designed to prepare young men for
leadership. From the Boy Scouts' origin at the turn of the century, to its evolution throughout the
decades, to scouting in the modern day, Boy Scouts of America is a detailed tour de force. An
excellent reference for anyone studying the Boy Scouts, and a treasure trove of nostalgia for
anyone with fond memories of scouting, Boy Scouts of America is enthusiastically recommended
for public, college, and personal library collections.
An American Hometown
Tom Roznowski
Quarry Books
c/o Indiana University Press
601 North Morton Street, Bloomington, IN 47404-3797
www.iupress.indiana.edu 1-800-842-6796
9780253221292 $24.95, www.amazon.com
An American Hometown: Terre Haute, Indiana 1927 offers an amazing snapshot of an ordinary
American town shortly before the onset of the Great Depression. Presented in a "city directory"
style, listing the names of famous people, places, and institutions followed by brief (ranging in
length from a paragraph to a couple pages), descriptive biographical or historical text entries.
Vintage black-and-white photographs pepper this cross-section of Americana, revealing the ins
and outs of ordinary people's lives almost a century past. Highly recommended.
The Forgotten Founders on Religion and Public Life
Daniel L. Dreisbach, Mark David Hall, and Jeffry H. Morrison, editors
University of Notre Dame Press
310 Flanner Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556
9780268026028 $28.00 www.undpress.nd.edu 1-800-621-2736
The Forgotten Founders on Religion and Public Life is an anthology of writings by learned
authors seeking to bring full insight into the views of religion and the public space among a
diversity of America's founders - not just the few that popular culture tends to focus on (due to a
paucity of historical records or even the founder's individual efforts of self-promotion).
Individual writings include "The Way of Duty: Abigail Adams and Religion", "John Jay and the
'Great Plan of Providence'", "Benjamin Rush and Revolutionary Christian Reform", "Mercy Otis
Warren on Church and State", and many more. A surprisingly cosmopolitan meshing of differing
views (including contrasting opinions on just how much of a role religion should have in the
public domain) evolves, in this excellent effort to assemble a depth and breadth of thought to
reveal precisely how America's founders viewed the church and the state. Highly recommended,
especially for public and college library American History shelves.
Barbed Wire
Joanne S. Liu
Mountain Press Publishing Company
PO Box 2399, Missoula, MT 59806
9780878425570 $14.00 www.mountain-press.com 1-800-234-5308
A handful of vintage black-and-white photographs and illustrations enhance Barbed Wire: The
Fence That Changed the West, the remarkable true history of how the invention of the barbed
wire fence transformed America. Prior to the availability of affordable fencing, the Law of the
Open Range decreed that the needs of cattle herds dominated the needs of farmers. With barbed
wire fences, homesteaders could claim their land and create a relatively impassible barrier to
cattle. The result was a conflict of cultures as cattlemen, farmers, Indians, inventors, and outlaws
squared off against one another to determine what the West would become. An absorbing and
insightful chronicle, enthusiastically recommended especially for American and Western history
collections. Writers (and fans) of western-themed novels or shows would also be well advised to
enrich themselves by reading Barbed Wire from cover to cover!
Dreams, Myths, & Reality
William Thomas Allison and Susan J. Matt, editors
Signature Books
564 West 400 North, Salt Lake City, UT 84116-3411
9781560851745 $29.95 www.signaturebooks.com 1-800-356-5687
Dreams, Myths, & Reality: Utah and the American West is an anthology of scholarly essays by
learned historians contemplating Utah's role amidst broader settlement patterns in the 1800's.
Individual topics include "Contested Ground: David Hyrum Smith's Mission to Utah, 1869", "In
Their Own Tongue: Utah's Nordic-Language Press as an Aspect and Instrument of Immigrant
Culture", "Native Women on the Utah Frontier", the titular "Dreams, Myths, and Reality: A
Centennial Perspective on Utah's Constitution", and much more. Each essay was originally
presented as a part of a lecture series in Weber State University on Utah and Western history;
combined, they provide an invaluable and seminal contribution to American history shelves.
Highly recommended, especially for college libraries.
Lincoln and the Politics of Christian Love
Grant N. Havers
University of Missouri Press
2910 LeMone Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65201
www.umsystem.edu/upress 1-800-828-1894
9780826218575 $44.95, www.amazon.com
Lincoln and the Politics of Christian Love is a remarkable re-examination of the role of Christian
faith, love, and charity in the politics of Lincoln's era. Lincoln himself considered the Christian
ideal of "loving thy neighbor as oneself" an indictment of slavery; author Grant N. Havers further
explains how an effective democracy can only thrive when it is charitable toward all, and only
those who embrace such an ideal of universal love and charity, as propagated by the moral
standard of Christian love, can be successful in implementing and building democracy. Since
World War I, political and philosophical thinkers have postulated that democracy is sufficiently
ethical as a strictly secular institution, without the cornerstone of Christian love; Havers
persuasively argues against this widespread belief and notes that it would have been alien to
many of America's founders and to Lincoln. A solid re-examination of the philosophical,
historical, and practical role of Christian charity in Lincoln's legacy, Lincoln and the Politics of
Christian Love is a thought-provoking read and worth extended study (especially given
America's current struggles to bring democracy to non-Christian peoples and nations) regardless
of whether one agrees with the author's premises.
The Audiobook Shelf
Cowboys Full: The Story of Poker
James McManus, author
Oliver Wyman, narrator
Macmillan Audio
175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 315, New York, NY 10010
9781427207999 $29.99 www.macmillanaudio.com
Written by expert journalist James McManus (who has covered poker for "The New York
Times", "Los Angeles Times", and more), Cowboys Full: The Story of Poker is an abridged
audiobook adaptation of the amazing true history of America's favorite card game (the
abridgement was approved by the author). Chronicling how early Americans added their own
twist to a French parlor game, and how game skyrocketed in popularity after the Civil War,
Cowboys Full traces the influence of poker from household kitchen tables to its influence on
generals, diplomats, and world leaders. Poker has much to teach us about tactics, from cheating
(or stopping cheaters!) to calculating uncertainty to bluffing and calling bluffs. An extraordinary
tour of one of America's most beloved pastimes, Cowboys Full: The Story of Poker is a superb
gift for the poker player in one's life. 6 CDs, 7 hours.
The John Cheever Audio Collection
John Cheever, author
Performed by Meryl Streep, George Plimpton, John Cheever, et. a.
Caedmon
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
9780061965357 $14.99 www.harpercollins.com 1-800-242-7737
The John Cheever Audio Collection is an audiobook compendium of twelve unabridged stories
by Pulitzer Prize-winning American author John Cheever. Skillfully performed by a diversity of
celebrities, The John Cheever Audio Collection brings these modern tales to vivid life, and is a
fantastic choice for public library collections or anyone who loves great storytelling while on the
go. The short stories are "The Enormous Radio" (read by Meryl Streep), "The Five-Forty-Eight"
(Edward Herrmann), "O City of Broken Dreams" (Blythe Danner), "Christmas is a Sad Season
for the Poor" (George Plimpton), "The Season of Divorce" (Edward Herrmann), "The Brigadier
and the Golf Widow" (Peter Gallagher), "The Sorrows of Gin" (Meryl Streep), "O Youth and
Beauty!" (Peter Gallagher), "The Chaste Clarissa" (Blythe Danner), "The Jewels of the Cabots"
(George Plimpton), "The Death of Justina" (John Cheever) and "The Swimmer" (John Cheever).
6 CDs, 6 1/2 hours.
Magic City
Jewell Parker Rhodes, author
Cherise Boothe, narrator
Recorded Books, LLC
270 Skip Jack Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
9781440726644 $123.75 www.recordedbooks.com 1-800-638-1304
Magic City is the unabridged audiobook adaptation of a striking novel about racial tensions. In
1921 Tulsa, a black man and a white woman get on an elevator. The woman screams, and
suddenly the man is forced to flee a lynch mob on the streets. Falsely accused of rape, aspiring
magician Joe must run for his life, while the woman whose scream put him in such dire straits
must search herself for the courage to tell the whole truth, even as racial tensions threaten to
destroy the whole community. A tense and vivid drama, Magic City is powerful to the very end,
and highly recommended. 10 CDs, 11 hours.
The Wild Things
Dave Eggers, author
Dion Graham, narrator
Blackstone Audiobooks
PO Box 969, Ashland, OR 97520
9781433297335 $90.00 www.BlackstoneAudio.com 1-800-729-2665
Veteran actor and narrator Dion Graham lends his voice to The Wild Things, an unabridged
audiobook adaptation of the screenplay of "Where the Wild Things Are", which is in turn based
upon the classic children's picturebook. The Wild Things considerably fleshes out the simple
picturebook story, drawing listeners into the struggles of a confused young boy who misses his
father, and doesn't understand why his mother is spending time with a new boyfriend or the
drastic changes in his sister as she becomes a teenager. Max's own wildness erupts when he
wears a wolf suit and bites his mother; running away from home, he takes a boat to the land of
the Wild Things and becomes their king. But life is not so simple even among the Wild Things,
who want as much from Max as he wants from them. An absorbing experience for listeners of all
ages, highly recommended as a gift or for public library audiobook collections. 5 CDs, 6 1/2
hours.
Ice
Linda Howard, author
Fred Sanders, narrator
Random House Audio Books
c/o The Random House Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, 8th floor, New York, NY 10019
9780307577610 $30.00 www.randomhouse.com 1-800-726-0600
Ice: A Novel is the unabridged audiobook production of the harrowing suspense novel by
award-winning author Linda Howard. On holiday leave from the service, Gabriel McQueen
accedes to his sheriff father's request to check on a distant neighbor who has fallen out of contact.
He travels to Lolly's home to find her in dire straits - strangers have invaded, and at least one of
them is packing a weapon. It will take all his stealth training to extract Lolly from the house and
for the two of them to survive as an ice storm descends upon the area. A chilling saga of the
struggle to survive against ruthless enemies and intractable forces of nature, sure to keep listeners
on the edge of their seat until the very end.
Camilla
Madeleine L'Engle, author
Ann Marie Lee, narrator
Listening Library, Inc.
1745 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
9780739380918 $39.00 www.listeninglibrary.com 1-800-726-0600
Camilla is the unabridged audiobook adaptation of a novel by Madeleine L'Engle, the author of
the widely beloved classic "A Wrinkle in Time". Fifteen-year-old Camilla Dickinson has long
lived a sheltered life, but when her parents' marriage begins to fail, she's caught in the middle of
emotional turmoil. She becomes close to Frank, her best friend's brother, and the one person she
can really talk to about life, death, God, and her aspiration to become an astronomer. They travel
the streets of New York City together, and Frank introduces her to a world of people she'd never
met or known before - but will her first love end as badly as the dying love between her parents?
Superbly narrated by Ann Marie Lee, who has appeared in numerous television shows including
"ER", "Law & Order: Criminal Intent", and "Nip/Tuck", Camilla is enthusiastically
recommended for listeners of all ages and public library audiobook collections. 6 CDs, 7 hours
36 minutes.
The Schuman Frequency
Christopher Ride, author
Sean Mangan, narrator
Bolinda Publishing
186 S Long Swamp Rd, Jackson, ME 04921
9781921334665 $39.95 www.bolinda.com
Skillfully brought to life by the narration of singer and musician Sean Mangan, The Schumann
Frequency is the audiobook adaptation a striking thriller about a time-traveling agent - Wilson
Dowling, sent from the future to confront the Schumann Frequency, which has the power to slow
the speed of time. Working from clues nestled within the Dead Sea Scrolls, Dowling must open
three energy portals, each in a different famous archaeological site. Dowling must work quickly,
for he is confronted by forces that threaten humanity, life on the planet, and perhaps the fabric of
time itself. An enthralling adventure from start to finish, highly recommended especially for long
car or airline trips. 13 CDs, 16 hours 45 minutes.
The White Queen
Philippa Gregory, author
Susan Lyons, narrator
Recorded Books, LLC
270 Skip Jack Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
9781440741920 $123.75 www.recordedbooks.com 1-800-638-1304
Skillfully read aloud by Susan Lyons, The White Queen is the unabridged audiobook adaptation
of the first in a series of historical novels set during the chaos of the War of the Roses. The story
follows Elizabeth Woodville, a woman of humble origin yet stunning beauty. The widow of a
knight, Elizabeth plies her charm to win the affections of King Edward IV, yet when their secret
marriage becomes public knowledge Elizabeth acquires relentless enemies. After Edward's
unexpected death in 1483, his brother claims the throne, imprisoning Elizabeth's sons and forcing
her to escape. But Elizabeth's most dangerous weapon is nothing less than her eldest daughter!
An extraordinary portrayal of Henry VIII's grandmother, The White Queen is an utterly absorbing
dramatization of history. 13 CDs, 15 1/4 hours.
Wolf Hall
Hilary Mantel
Macmillan Audio
175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 315, New York, NY 10010
9781427210166 $49.99 www.macmillanaudio.com
Wolf Hall is the unabridged audiobook adaptation of prize-winning British author Hilary
Mantel's novel set in the ruthless climate of King Henry VIII's court. King Henry VIII is without
a male heir, and if he dies without a successor, the land is sure to be ravaged by civil war. The
king wants to annul his marriage of twenty years and marry Anne Boleyn, yet the pope and
Catholic Europe stand in his way. Into the power struggle between the Church and the Crown
strides Thomas Cromwell, whose ambition, silver tongue, and self-taught political skill
maneuver him into the nations second most powerful figure after Henry. Cromwell finds a way to
break the deadlock allow the king to follow his heart's wish, but Henry's moods are volatile at
best - what will be the ultimate price of the King's demands? Simon Slater's narration brings to
life this sweeping saga of power and danger, where a single misstep spells brutal doom. Highly
recommended. 18 CDs, 23 hours.
Highest Duty
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger
Jeffrey Zaslow
Michael McConnohie, narrator
HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
9780061953255 $39.99 www.harpercollins.com 1-800-242-7737
Vibrantly read aloud by Michael McConnohie (with some selections read by the author), Highest
Duty: My Search for What Really Matters is the unabridged audiobook adaptation of the
autobiography of Captain "Sully" Sullenberger - a man best known for landing a crippled US
Airways flight in upon the Hudson River, saving the lives of all the passengers and crew. This
successful landing was the result of teamwork, cooperation, and training; In Highest Duty,
Sullenberger teaches listener about these values, as well as the importance of keeping one's
judgement abreast of current technology. Highest Duty goes beyond airline matters to reach into
the essence of America's "can do" spirit, the flame of optimism and the courage to do what's right
that are among mankind's highest virtues. The dedicated life story of an extraordinary man with
much to teach, Highest Duty is highly recommended. An enhanced CD also includes a cockpit
voice recorder transcript of the plane crash. 8 CDs, 9 1/4 hours.
The Library DVD Shelf
Stories from the Vaults: Season Two
Tom Cavanagh, host
Smithsonian Networks & Infinity Entertainment Group
Greenleaf & Associates (publicity)
vicki@greenleafandassociates.com
$19.98 DVD, $29.98 Blu-ray www.smithsonianchannel.com
Stories from the Vaults: Season Two is an eclectic, family-friendly collection of episodes that
take viewers into the historical mysteries investigated by the Smithsonian Museum and its
affiliates. From the wonders of the rainforest, to the quandary of trying to preserve sculptures
made of chocolate and soap (and guess which inherently unstable substance is harder to preserve
- no, it's not the one that guests try to eat!), to surprising true tales of some of America's most
notorious criminals, Stories from the Vaults both entertains and edifies. Highly recommended
especially for public library collections. The episodes are "Let's Eat!", "Nature's Vault", "Crystal
Ball", "going, Going, Gone", "Sex 101" and "Villains and Rogues" plus bonus mini-featurettes.
Approximately 200 minutes, available on DVD and Blu-ray.
Seven Wonders of the Muslim World
PBS
c/o SSA Public Relations
15260 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1730, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
$24.99 www.ssapr.com
Seven Wonders of the Muslim World: Six Journeys of Faith to the Heart of the Islamic World is
an eye-opening documentary following six young Muslims on their life-changing pilgrimage to
the holy site of Mecca. As they journey, they encounter some of the most beautiful and historic
locations of worship. The seven wonders featured are The Grand Mosque in Mecca; the Al-Aqsa
Mosque in Jerusalem; The Alhambra in Granada, Spain; The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey;
The Great Mosque of Djenne in Mali; the Imam Mosque in Esfahan, Iran; and the Badshahi
Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan. A wondrous and unforgettable documentary encompassing
centuries of history and profound respect for the rich faith of Islam. 60 minutes.
Travel With Kids: Costa Rica
Janson Media
88 Semmens Road, Harrington Park, NJ 07640
9781568393237 $17.98 www.janson.com www.TravelWithKids.tv
Part of the award-winning "Travel With Kids" series, Travel With Kids: Costa Rica invites the
viewer to experience eco-travel and adventure in a nation famous for its beautiful cloud forest
preserves, vast volcanic formations, beaches, and family-friendly activities. Following the
Roberts' family's adventures along with solid travel advice for parents and children alike, Travel
With Kids: Costa Rica is an excellent supplement to preparing for a Costa Rican vacation. Bonus
features include a trip planner with expanded information on activities, accommodation, and
transportation; family travel tips and resources; a "Costa Rica at Home" section offering language
and craft activities as well as recipes; and a bloopers reel. Highly recommended. 57 minutes.
Lionsgate
c/o 411 Video Information
PO Box 1223, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
$14.98 each www.411videoinfo.com
Denise Austin hosts two excellent fitness DVDs designed to help one quickly get into the habit
of a solid, fat-blasting exercise regimen! "3-Week Boot Camp" (52 min.) offers two
high-powered, twenty-minute workouts emphasizing cardio and strength training, plus a bonus
Ab Fat Blaster section. A great addition to fitness libraries, "3-Week Boot Camp" lives up to its
title as an exercise routine sure to help the viewer look and feel better in short time! Simple,
inexpensive hand weights are advised to get the most out of the workout, and a music-only
option is available. "Body Makeover Mix" (49 min.) offers three 15-minute workouts for toning
one's muscles: Upper-Body Sculpt, Lower-Body Sculpt, and Ab & Core Conditioning (which
includes standing moves and some mat Pilates). A custom workout interactive option and a
music-only option enhance this excellent muscle training DVD. Both DVDs are worthy additions
to any fitness library, and highly recommended.
The Big Question
Deepak Chopra, Thich Nhat Hanh, Desmond Tutu, Sr. Helen Prejean, Rev. Joseph Lowery
Vision Video
PO Box 540, Worcester, PA 19490-0540
$19.99 www.visionvideo.com www.bigquestionthemovie.com 1-800-523-0226
The Big Question: A Film About Forgiveness is a DVD documentary about what it takes to
confront reprehensible crimes. When individuals, mobs, or even government oppression exact
unspeakable cruelty, how should one react? Should one forgive rapists, murderers, police whose
bungled procedures allow the worst criminals to roam the streets, or government forces that kill
and oppress innocents? What path will bring about the most justice, protect the most innocents,
or minimize the risk of history's evils repeating themselves? Many great leaders and people of
strong moral conviction are interviewed, including Desmond Tutu, Sr. Helen Prejean, Thich Nhat
Hanh, Rev. Joseph Lowery, Deepak Chopra, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Hopi Elders, and more. Also
included is the bonus feature "The Five Steps to Forgiveness" with Dr. Everett Worthington, and
a three-lesson PDF study guide for group discussion. 63 minutes, English subtitles.
The Zombies: Odessey & Oracle Revisited
Rod Argent, Colin Blunstone, Chris White, & Hugh Grundy
MVD Entertainment Group
PO Box 280, Oaks, PA 19456
$19.95 www.MVDb2b.com 1-800-888-0486
Dedicated to the late, great fifth member of the The Zombies (Paul Atkinson 1946-2004), The
Zombies: Odessey & Oracle Revisited is a DVD of the 40th anniversary reunion concert of the
original four members of "The Zombies" band (Rod Argent, Colin Blunstone, Christ White &
Hugh Grundy), as performed at the Shepherd's Bush Empire in London, March of 2008. The
Zombies perform their complete "Odessey & Oracle" album - all 12 tracks are recreated, sung
and played with pure passion. Also included are the rest of the songs played by The Zombies'
Touring Band that night, from songs that The Zombies and Argent made famous to selections
from Colin Blunstone's solo albums. A glorious celebration of music, The Zombies: Odessey &
Oracle Revisited is an absolute "must-have" for anyone who loves The Zombies' songs. 121
minutes.
Akasha Productions
411 Video Information
PO Box 1223, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
$19.95 each www.411videoinfo.com www.AkashaProductions.tv
Dancer and choreographer Meera Varma hosts two "Dances of India" fitness DVDs, which take
the viewer on an invigorating workout tour of energetic and highly enjoyable dance routines
grounded in the popular culture of East India. "Dances of India: Bollywood to Bollydance with
Meera" (71 min.) features cinematic-style dance, blending classical Indian dance movements
with influences of folk and western dances to create a warmup, workout, and cooldown worthy
of a movie star. The performance music video "Maya" is a highlight bonus feature. "Dances of
India: Urban Bhangra Bounce with Meera" (60 min.) introduces viewers to the "hip-hop" of
India, featuring a high-energy workout marked by motivational drumbeats. The performance
music video "Mystic Asman" is a highlight bonus feature. Both DVDs are an exceptional
addition to DVD fitness libraries in need of a little spice from halfway around the globe, and
choice picks for anyone interested in trying something different and exciting for their daily
workout. Also highly recommended are "Dances of India: Ancient to Modern" and "Bellydance:
The Art of Toning and Technique".
Framing, Matting, & Hanging: A Beginner's Guide
Larry Withers, host
On Air Video Inc.
8203 Westminster Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027
$16.95 www.onairvideo.com
Expert fine arts craftsman Larry Withers presents Framing, Matting, & Hanging: A Beginner's
Guide is a no-nonsense DVD guide to protecting one's artwork in framing and matting for its
protection and enhancement. Using simple tools and materials available at any hardware store,
one can follow the step-by-step directions to select an appropriate mat and frame, cut a single or
double-mat, mount artwork, make one's own frame molding, cut and assemble the frame, paint
and decorate the frame, display artwork, and use conservation framing techniques. An
easy-to-follow how-to guide, highly recommended for anyone interested in learning the basics of
preparing art or photographs for display. 88 minutes.
Chefs A' Field
PBS Home Video
c/o SSA Public Relations
15260 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1730, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
0793670926 $34.99 www.shopPBS.org
Chefs A' Field: Culinary Adventures that Begin on the Farm collects the fourth season of the
PBS documentary of culinary adventures across the Americas, from Alaska to Hawaii to
Mexico's Yucatan jungle. Of particular note is the emphasis not only on the skills of great chefs,
but also on eco-friendly foods. Local farmers and fishermen contribute their wisdom on
responsible and sustainable food production, followed by a behind-the-scenes lesson in great
cooking (advanced professional cooking techniques are simplified in order to be accessible to
viewers of all ages and backgrounds). Enhanced with PDFs offering special tips and recipes from
the series, Chefs A' Field is a culinary gourmet's delight, and highly recommended for anyone
who loves truly great cooking shows. 6.5 hours, closed captioned, widescreen.
The Biography Shelf
Andrew Taylor Still: 1828-1917
Carol Trowbridge
Truman State University Press
100 East Normal Street, Kirksville, MO 63501-4221
9781931112789 $30.00 http://tsup.truman.edu 1-800-916-6802
Andrew Taylor Still: 1828-1917 is the biography of a truly remarkable man of medicine. After
three of his children died from meningitis in 1864, he focused his life upon finding the cause of
and cure for the disease. Still created the philosophy of osteopathy, an approach to health care
emphasizing the musculoskeletal system, eschewing drugs. A pioneer of holistic medicine who
was never fully understood by his peers and colleagues, Still's practice and his devotion to
patient-centered care permanently changed the field of medicine, up to the present day. Andrew
Taylor Still 1828-1917 is an absorbing biography of a little-known yet far-reaching man of
medicine and learning, highly recommended especially for college library collections.
A Woman Alone
John A. Harrison
Frank Amato Publications
PO Box 82112, Portland, OR 97282
9781571884527 $19.95 www.amatobooks.com
A Woman Alone: Mona Bell, Sam Hill and the Mansion at Bonneville Rock is the biographical
portrait of a truly remarkable modern-day pioneer woman and early feminist, Mona Bell. She
fought a legal battle with the federal government in the state of Oregon, when the Army
commandeered her hilltop mansion and surrounding riverfront acreage in Columbia River Gorge
to build Bonneville Dam. A huntress of considerable skill and marksmanship, she was once
arrested in Kenya for going into the bush without a white hunter, and embarked on the same
pursuit in Uganda. But she preferred to shoot big game with a camera rather than weapons. She
traveled the world on her own, and her adventurous life would later cause her daughter-in-law to
say about her, "She was a woman alone, and she was OK with it." A one-of-a-kind true story
about a one-of-a-kind woman, highly recommended.
Barney Frank
Stuart E. Weisberg
University of Massachusetts Press
PO Box 429, Amherst, MA 01004
9781558497214 $29.95 www.umass.edu/umpress 1-800-537-5487
Grounded in interviews with over 150 people, Barney Frank: The Story of America's Only
Left-Handed, Gay, Jewish Congressman is a comprehensive biography of the unusual American
legislator whose recent landmarks include helping to craft a compromise bill to halt the
increasing wave of home mortgage foreclosures, and the $700 billion "rescue plan" that followed.
An evenhanded portrait, Barney Frank: The Story of America's Only Left-Handed, Gay, Jewish
Congressman reveals both Frank's strengths and talents in communication and alliance-building,
and his more negative side - such as his impatience, which is has all but become the stuff of
White House legend. Of especial interest is the particular pressures Frank has come under as
arguably the most prominent and widely known openly gay politician in America (his career was
almost ended by a publicized sex scandal with a male prostitute). An excellent portrait of a career
pragmatist and a skilled legislator, Barney Frank: The Story of America's Only Left-Handed,
Gay, Jewish Congressman is an enthusiastically recommended addition to American biography
collections.
A Spy's Journey
Floyd L. Paseman
Zenith Press
c/o MBI Publishing Company
400 First Avenue North, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55401
9780760337356, $17.99, www.zenithpress.com
What is the life of a real spy during the roughest times of the cold war? "A Spy' s Journey: A CIA
Memoir" is the memoir of Floyd L. Paseman, telling his story of rising through the ranks of the
CIA across the span of decades, serving his country in the divided territory of Germany. "A Spy's
Journey" is an utterly fascinating read, of highest recommendation for those who want a taste of
real spy life.
To Die for the People
Huey Newton
City Lights Books
261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
9780872865297, $16.95, www.citylights.com
The fight against injustice and cruelty pushes people to new heights. "To Die for the People" is a
biography of Huey Newton, founder of the Black Panther party, and has been labeled a radical all
of his life. Offering insights to one of the biggest influences of the civil rights movement and
black power movements of the 1960s and 70s, his story is one that's crucial to understanding the
social changes of the second half of the twentieth century. "To Die for the People" is a
worthwhile addition to any collection focusing on social issues and memoirs.
Rural Free
Rachel Peden
Quarry Books
c/o Indiana University press
601 N. Morton Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
9780253221612, $19.95, www.iupress.indian.edu
Quickly fading from present memory, there is a certain charm to rural life. "Rural Free: A
Farmwife's Almanac of Country Living" is a memoir of country life, seeking to emphasize the
values one gets from living on the farm and what it teaches people about the world around them.
Poignant and intriguing, "Rural Free" is worth considering for those who want to gain a better
understanding of how most of America lived throughout its history.
Summers Long Ago
William H. McNeill & Ruth J. McNeill
Berkshire Publishing Group
120-122 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230-1506
9781933782713, $25.00, www.berkshirepublishing.com
It's a privilege not everyone has, and keeps fading as time rolls on. "Summers Long Ago: On
Grandfather's Farm and in Grandmother's Kitchen" is a memoir of William McNeill reflecting on
the summers with his grandparents on a Canadian coastal farm. Reminiscing about the profound
lessons he learned during these times, he shows how his experiences shaped him into the
historian he is today. "Summers Long Ago" is quite the unique and inspiring story, and is well
worth the consideration.
The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf
Keep Watching the Skies!
Bill Warren
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
www.mcfarlandpub.com 1-800-253-2187
9780786442300 $99.00, www.amazon.com
Now in an updated and revised 21st century edition featuring new entries on several films not
listed in the original, Keep Watching the Skies! American Science Fiction Movies of the Fifties
is an exhaustive reference compendium, arranged alphabetically by film title and illustrated with
more than 270 photographs, some in color. Each entry includes a detailed synopsis, a summary of
what various reviews said about the movie, and a credits listing. An easy-to-use index and nine
handy appendices round out this one-of-a-kind reference perfect for public and college library
collections, as well as the private libraries of sci-fi movie enthusiasts.
Sheldon's Gift
Thomas L. Olson
North Star Press of St. Cloud
PO Box 451, St. Cloud, MN 56302-0451
9780878393183 $16.95 www.northstarpress.com 1-888-820-1636
Sheldon's Gift: Music, Movies and Melodrama in the Desirable City is a close look at the
150-year history of theaters and show business in Red Wing, Minnesota. Red Wing native,
university administrator and philanthropist Tom Olson weaves the amazing true stories of
itinerant actors and musicians, grand opera houses (and some not-so-grand), the impact of the
rise of Hollywood and Golden Age, the vanishing of the silver screens, and much more. An
expertly researched chronicle, enthusiastically recommended for anyone curious about the
evolution of performance arts in microcosm.
The Literary Shelf
Not Even Past
Dorothy Stringer
Fordham University Press
University Box L, 2546 Belmont Ave, Bronx, NY 10458
9780823231478, $45.00, www.fordhampress.com
Prejudice of the past leads to intolerance of the future. "Not Even Past: Race, Historical Trauma,
and Subjectivity in Faulkner, Larsen, and Van Vechten" discusses race in early twentieth century
literature, focusing on the writers of distinguished writers William Faulkner, Nella Larsen, and
the art of Carl Van Vechten. Their work, under the scrutinous eyes of their contemporaries and
more modern philosophy, has lead to much of the influence in modern white supremacy
movements says author Dorothy Singer. Intriguing and valuable reading, "Not Even Past" is a
must for any literary collection focusing on issues of race.
A History of the Doc Savage Adventures
Robert Michael "Bobb" Cotter
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
www.mcfarlandpub.com 1-800-253-2187
9780786441358 $55.00, www.amazon.com
A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and
Film is an in-depth compendium of information about the popular stories featuring legendary
action-adventure icon Doc Savage. From Doc Savage's origin in a "Street & Smith" pulp
magazine, to the changes (and the consistencies) in the character and his dramatic journeys
throughout the decades, to Doc Savage's appearances in media ranging from paperbacks to
graphic novels to radio, the silver screen, and even fan creations, A History of the Doc Savage
Adventures lives up to its title with a wealth of meticulous research, including a spotlight on (and
brief summary of the plot of) published Doc Savage stories. A handful of black-and-white
photographs illustrate this welcome addition to college library literary studies shelves with an
emphasis on popular culture. A History of the Doc Savage Adventures is also, of course, a
"must-have" for any diehard Doc Savage fan!
1000 Comic Books You Must Read
Tony Isabella
Krause Publications
700 East State Street, Iola, WI 54990-0001
9780896899216, $29.99, www.krausebooks.com
Since the 1930s, comic books have had their place in society. "1000 Comic Books You Must
Read" is a guide to the best of what comics have to offer throughout their history. From 1938 and
Superman's first appearance in action comics, to the popularity of the modern graphic novel,
there is much comic history to enjoy within the volume. "1000 Comic Books you Must Read" is
a strong choice for any comics fan seeking a review of the format's history.
Oliver Wendell Holmes: Physician and Man of Letters
Scott H. Podolsky and Charles S. Bryan, editors
Science History Press
PO Box 1240, Sagamore Beach, MA 02562-1240
9780881353792 $35.00 www.shpusa.com
Oliver Wendell Holmes: Physician and Man of Letters is an anthology of essays by learned
authors discussing physician, author, and poet Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894), whose
distinguished colleagues included the legendary Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow. Writings include "A Private Pestilence: Holmes and Puerperal Fever", "Doctor
Holmes: The Life in Conversion", and "Oliver Wendell Holmes's Depth Psychology: A
Reconstruction", as well as an amazingly broad selection of quotable excerpts by Holmes
himself. An excellent contribution to literary biography shelves, especially recommended for
college library collections. "We must not allow any creed or religion whatsoever to confiscate to
its own private use and benefit the virtues which belong to our common humanity."
The Military Shelf
Hell in An Loc
Lam Quang Thi
University of North Texas Press
PO Box 311336, Denton, TX 76203-1336
9781574412765 $29.95 www.unt.edu/untpress
Hell in An Loc: The 1972 Easter Invasion and the Battle That Saved South Viet Nam is a unique
military history, written primarily to tell the story of a critical battle from the South Vietnamese
point of view. Four years after the Tet offensive, the North Vietnamese army initiated a furious
assault that would have taken South Vietnam save that it was stymied in An Loc, a former rubber
plantation town sixty miles from the capital. Outnumbered and outgunned, the South Vietnamese
army held out against three North Vietnamese army divisions, supported by artillery and armored
regiments, for three long months. Yet this strong victory was all but ignored by the American
media, which had ceased to focus upon the war after the disengagement of U.S. forces and the
Vietnamization of the conflict. Author Lam Quang Thi postulates that the South Vietnamese
victory in An Loc contradicted widespread beliefs that the Vietnamese war could not be won
because the South Vietnamese army was a corrupt and unskilled at war, and therefore this
potentially disruptive victory was played down. A meticulous account created specifically to set
the historical record straight, Hell in An Loc is highly recommended especially for college library
and military history collections focusing on the Vietnam conflict.
Operation Phantom Fury
Dick Camp
Zenith Press
c/o Quayside Publishing Group
400 First Avenue North, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55401
9780760336984 $30.00 www.mbipublishing.com 1-800-458-0454
Retired Marine Corps full colonel and Vietnam combat veteran Dick Camp presents Operation
Phantom Fury: The Assault and Capture of Fallujah, Iraq, an in-depth portrait of the second
battle for Fallujah, which was the Marine Corps' biggest battle in Iraq, and arguably the most
important battle during the entire occupation. Though Fallujah did not receive severe damage
during the initial U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, strife between civilians, insurgents, and coalition
forces erupted into violence with the murder and desecration of four Blackwater contractors. The
U.S. Marine and Army forces, along with a number of Iraqi Army battalions, had to confront the
lethal task of retaking Fallujah from insurgents. An expertly researched, harrowingly presented
account of the pivotal battle, highly recommended especially for military history collections with
a focus on the Iraq Wars.
The Hunting/Fishing Shelf
Fly-Fishing Secrets of the Ancients
Paul Schullery
University of New Mexico Press
1312 Basehart Road SE, Albuquerque NM 87106-4363
9780826346889 $29.95 www.unmpress.com 1-800-249-7737
Award-winning historian-naturalist Paul Schullery presents Fly-Fishing Secrets of the Ancients:
A Celebration of Five Centuries of Lore and Wisdom. Fly-Fishing Secrets of the Ancients is not
exactly a standard how-to guide, but rather a compendium of observations, research, and passion
about the theories, techniques, and discoveries that have shaped the fly fishing pastime up to the
modern day. From "Superfine and Very Strong: The Rise and Fall of Silkworm Gut" to "Pacific
Salmon and the Myth of Uncatchability" to "The Long Haul: Where Did the Double Haul Come
from, and Why Didn't It Get Here Sooner?", the chapters engage and edify the reader. Even the
most devoted and knowledgeable of veteran fly fishers is sure to discover new fascinating facts
and gain a better appreciation of the sport as a whole. Highly recommended as supplementary
resource for anyone curious to learn more about fly-fishing from the ground up, and an excellent
gift to anyone who enjoys fly-fishing, whether as a casual hobby or a lifetime devotion.
The Civil War Shelf
Missouri's War
Silvana R. Siddali, editor
Ohio University Press
19 Circle Drive, Athens, OH 45701
9780821417324 $18.65 www.ohiou.edu/oupress 1-800-621-2736
Missouri's War: The Civil War in Documents is an anthology of collected documents that serve
as primary sources testifying about the motivations of Missouri's citizens before, during, and
after the Civil War with an emphasis upon the war years. Missouri was unique in that it was the
only Midwestern slave state, and quite literally one of the front lines between Union and
Confederate armies. Its citizens had good reason to fear both antislavery guerillas (jaywalkers)
and pro-Confederate guerillas (bushwhackers). Missouri's War is a superb gathering of letters,
documents, and testimonies revealing how individuals coped with difficult times, and is strongly
recommended especially for college library Civil War and Missouri history shelves.
The Buddhist Studies Shelf
The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World
The Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, MD
Doubleday & Company
c/o Random House
1745 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
Planned Television Arts (publicity)
1110 Second Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022
9780767920643 $26.00 www.randomhouse.com 1-800-726-0600
Buddhist spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and psychiatrist/neurology expert Howard
C. Cutler, MD present The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World, a guide to help readers of all
faiths better understand the roots of human misery worldwide, and work to alleviate suffering
while learning to experience personal happiness. Chapters discuss the prejudice as the "Us versus
Them" mind-set that can blossom into extreme nationalism; the causes of violence and human
cruelty; the human capacity for hope and compassion; the role of positive emotions in building a
better world; and much more. A practical as well as spiritual guide, The Art of Happiness in a
Troubled World lives up to its title and is enthusiastically recommended not only for Buddhist
studies shelves, but also for anyone seeking to improve their own lives and the lives of
others.
The Environmental Studies Shelf
Anacostia
John R. Wennersten
Chesapeake Book Company
c/o Alan C. Hood & Company (distribution)
PO Box 775, Chambersburg, PA 17201
9780963515964 $20.00 www.hoodbooks.com
Anacostia: The Death & Life of an American River is the history of Washington's Anacostia
River, and the people who lived near it. Part environmental study, part social history, Anacostia
is particularly fascinating in its stinging analysis of how programs promoting eminent domain
and "urban renewal" meant to raze and replace alleged "slums" and "blighted areas" actually
created slums by forcing people out of stable neighborhoods, then quickly assembling shoddy
public housing east of the river, concentrating the displaced poor in an area that inevitably gave
rise to crime and drug markets. Anacostia goes on to examine governmental policies that all but
ensures the river's ruin, followed by a call to re-examine the drive for growth for its own sake,
and the cost that lack of proper regulation imposes on America's waterways and its citizens. A
thoughtful, well-researched, and provocative history, bearing a message that needs to be heard,
especially as America's population continues to increase - and as the political power of polluting
industries continues to grow.
Climate Warming in Western North America
Frederic H. Wagner, editor
The University of Utah Press
295 South 1500 East, Suite 5400, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0860
9780874809060, $29.95, www.UofUpress.com
The environment of the western United States is truly a unique one. "Climate Warming in
Western North America: Evidence and Environmental Effects" discusses climate change and
how it affects this unique ecosystem of the western United States, which is driven by snowfall as
its water supply. A warming climate could have disastrous effects on the West as we know it.
There is much scholarly debate within "Climate Warming in Western North America"; it's a solid
addition to any collection focusing on the environment.
Catastrophe in the Making
William R. Freudenburg & Collaborators
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20009
9781597266826, $26.95, www.islandpress.org/catastrophe
Could mankind have brought Katrina onto itself? "Catastrophe in the Making: The Engineering
of Katrina and the Disasters of Tomorrow" discusses how the scientific impact of mankind and
how environmental factors where man has altered the world around them and those actions allow
bigger and more powerful storms to assault civilization. "Catastrophe in the Making" is a very
much recommended read for those who want to better understand climate charge and its serious
effects.
Go Green Rating Scale
Phil Boise
Redleaf Press
10 Yorkton Court, St. Paul, MN 55117-1065
9781605540061, $19.95, www.redleafpress.org
A clean environment sets a good example and a good place for learning. "Go Green Rating Scale:
for Early Childhood Settings" is a guide for offering a clean environment for young children that
is conducive to learning. With plenty of checklists to help people be aware of the many hidden
dangers that could be problematic for young people, "Go Green Rating Scale" is an ideal
acquisition for any preparing an establishment for use by young children.
The Language Studies Shelf
Thai for Travelers
Benjawan Poomsan Becker
Paiboon Publishing
PMB 256, 1442A Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
9781887521789 $15.00 1-800-837-2979
Thai for Travelers is an easy-to-use phrasebook and companion audio CD designed to help busy
travelers quickly learn basic, useful Thai words and phrases. The thirteen chapters cover making
a basic introduction, phone conversations, matters of food, drink, getting around through public
transportation, and lodging, health matters, emergency matters, small talk, and even love and
romance. A compact, no-nonsense means ideal for quickly acquainting oneself with the Thai
language, Thai for Travelers is an absolute "must" for first-time visitors to the Land of Smiles.
Highly recommended.
Handy Stories to Read and Sign
Donna Jo Napoli & Doreen DeLuca
Gallaudet University Press
800 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695
9781563684074, $19.95, www.gupress.gallaudet.edu
Sign language can be a valuable tool even for those who have the full power of hearing. "Handy
Stories to Read and Sign" is an easy-reader book aimed at helping readers master both written
English and American sign language. With simple writing and simple diagrams of sign language,
anyone who wants to help their children gain an understanding of both should consider "Handy
Stories to Read and Sign", a top pick for young readers.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book, fifth edition
Geoffrey T. Carlton
Collector Books
PO Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42002-3009
9781574326345 $29.95 www.collectorbooks.com
Now in a newly updated fifth edition, Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book is a guide to all
sorts of Star Wars collectibles and memorabilia. Featuring over 10,000 color photographs, Star
Wars Super Collector's Wish Book is primarily an identification and price guide (little more than
a name, price, and often a photograph is present for each listing), enhanced with a handful of
brief and intriguing articles about Star Wars collecting, such as "How to Go On, Now that the
Movies Are Done?", "Star Wars Intangible Collectibles", and more. A "must-have" for Star Wars
collection enthusiasts, and a superb resource for hobby dealers.
The Railroading Shelf
The Model Railroader's Guide to Diesel Locomotives
Jeff Wilson
Kalmbach Publishing Company
21027 Crossroads Circle, Waukesha, WI 53186
9780890247617 $19.95 www.kalmbachbooks.com 1-800-533-6644
The Model Railroader's Guide to Diesel Locomotives is an invaluable reference for model
railroad hobbyists of all skill and experience levels. Absolutely no historically-accurate detail is
spared in this minutely specific guide to history and development of diesel locomotives, from the
boxcab switchers of the 1920s to the passenger and freight locomotives of the 30's and 40's to
modern-day AC-traction-motor road locomotives. Charts of construction and service dates for
each locomotive type will aid the hobbyist in selecting a historically appropriate model for each
setting. It should be noted that The Model Railroader's Guide to Diesel Locomotives is a guide to
the history, function, and appearance of diesel locomotives - it is not a step-by-step how-to guide
for building them. Indeed, the wealth of researched information ultimately warrants its
classification as a book about railroading history rather than a hobbyist book, even though the
primary intended audience is model railroad hobbyists. An unparalleled resource on its chosen
topic, highly recommended for anyone interested in pursuing detailed research on diesel
locomotives.
The Photography Shelf
Galapagos
Peter Oxford & Graham Watkins
Imagine
300 East 34th Street, Suite 21k, New York, NY 10016
9780982293935, $35.00, www.imaginebks.com
The Galapagos Islands are a unique and unspoiled location with a rich natural history.
"Galapagos" is a photography book offering countless full color photographs of the natural
creatures and habitat that make the islands distinct and natural beauty. Truly magnificent, it
combines history and the photos well making for quite the mental and visual treat. "Galapagos" is
a treasure that is highly recommended and should not be overlooked by nature lovers, or anyone
looking for something special for their coffee table.
Light, Shadow & Skin Tone
Bill Lemon
Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc.
1405 S.W. 6th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
9781601383907 $39.95 www.atlantic-pub.com 1-800-814-1132
Light, Shadow & Skin Tone: The Complete Guide to Shooting Black & White Glamour
Photography Digitally and on Film lives up to its title by offering captivating black-and-white
images, paired with an in-depth discussion of how each image was created. Female models, often
nude from the waist up, feature prominently in these expertly lit and captured images. One of the
captions for a particularly striking image reads, "Note how the dark lingerie around the model's
waist almost matches the color of her hair. In color, the lingerie is black and the model has red
hair. When converted to black and white, a redhead will usually look like a brunette." An
excellent guide for aspiring and professional black-and-white glamour photographs - though
anyone with an appreciation for the beauty of female form is sure to enjoy paging through Light,
Shadow & Skin Tone as well!
Ordinary Lives
Rania Matar
The Quantuck Lane Press
c/o W. W. Norton & Company
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
9781593720377, $39.95, www.wwnorton.com
Life in a recovering nation is a unique experience. "Ordinary Lives" discusses the plight of girls
and women in post-civil war Lebanon. With a huge collection of photos in high quality black and
white, telling the story through text and photos. Discussing major topics than affect Islamic
woman life from men to the veil, and more, "Ordinary Lives" is an intriguing and very highly
recommended read for any who want a coffee table book recording the plight of Lebanese
women.
The Humor Shelf
The Complete Geezer Guidebook
Charles F. Adams
Quill Driver Books
c/o Linden Publishing
2006 S. Mary Street, Fresno, CA 93721
9781884956980, $14.95, www.quilldriverbooks.com
Anyone can be old. It takes a certain determination to be a geezer. "The Complete Geezer
Guidebook: Everything You Need to Know About Being Old and Grumpy" is a humorous
exploration on how to be old and hate every second of it. With plenty of wisdom to make even
the nicest old person reconsider their attitudes on how to be ornery, it's packed cover to cover
with cartoons pulled from the New Yorker demonstrating its undeniably correct points. "The
Complete Geezer Handbook" is a worthy pick.
Herblock
Haynes Johnson and Harry Katz
W. W. Norton & Company
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
9780393067729 $35.00 www.wwnorton.com
Herblock: The Life and Work of the Great Political Cartoonist is a representative compendium of
the satirical political cartoons of Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Herbert Lawrence Block
(1909-2001), a.k.a. "Herblock", who lengthy career spanned nearly three-quarters of a century
and the careers of thirteen American presidents. 256 classic cartoons, categorized by era and
enhanced with accompanying text concerning the relevant issues of the day that the cartoon drew
pointed attention to, fill this powerful survey - which is further enhanced by an accompanying
DVD of more than 18,000 cartoons (no less than the majority of Herblock's professional work)!
From a cartoon of a man crying "Fire!" and trying to put out the Statue of Liberty's torch (in
response to the civil liberties crackdown of the Red Scare in 1949), to an image of a naked Nixon
using only an image of the globe to cover himself (a twist on "the emperor has no clothes"), to a
thief's "getaway care" driven by the Supreme Court representing the metaphorical theft of the
2000 presidential election (which was ultimately decided by a Supreme Court decision),
Herblock does not shy away from hot button topics or controversy. A worthy tribute to a truly
great cartoonist, Herblock is enthusiastically recommended to public and privately library
collections, and to anyone who enjoys political cartoons.
The Sports Shelf
Sports Illustrated: The Golf Book
Roy Blount Jr., foreword
Sports Illustrated
c/o Goldberg McDuffie Communications
444 Madison Ave, #3300, NY, NY 10022
9781603200851 $29.95 www.amazon.com
Sports Illustrated: The Golf Book is a coffee-table compendium of golf stories from the
award-winning magazine Sports Illustrated. The absolutely stunning photography combined with
insightful articles makes for an engaging chronology of the sport's highlights over the decades.
From golf's finest and most challenging courses, to the golf legends of the past century (including
Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Nancy Lopez, Tiger
Woods, Annika Sorenstam, and more), to cherished artifacts and stories highlighting great
moments, Sports Illustrated: The Golf Book is a "must-have" compendium for golf fans. Highly
recommended.
The Home Improvement Shelf
The Black & Decker Complete Guide to Kitchens
Creative Publishing International
c/o Quayside Publishing Group
33 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
9781589234802 $24.99 www.quaysidepublishinggroup.com 1-800-328-0590
The Black & Decker Complete Guide to Kitchens walks the reader through a wealth of
kitchen-related home improvement projects. From saving money by hooking up your own
appliances, to installing kitchen flooring, custom cabinetry, lighting, child-proofing, painting,
countertops and cabinet upgrades, and much more, The Black & Decker Complete Guide to
Kitchens is packed with step-by-step instructions, each illustrated by a separate color photograph.
An excellent how-to resource for anyone interested in better living through home improvement,
enhanced with the inclusion of a DVD.
The Needlecraft Shelf
Magnificent Mittens & Socks
Anna Zilboorg, author
Alexis Xenakis, photographer
XRX Books
PO Box 1525, Sioux Falls, SD 57101
9781933064161 $24.95 www.knittinguniverse.com 1-800-722-2558
Fully illustrated with full color photography and easy-to-follow knitting pattern diagrams,
Magnificent Mittens & Socks lives up to its title with 42 charted mittens, interchangeable cuff
charts, 13 edge finishes for cuffs, 7 embellishments for color and texture, linings, dye recipes for
mitten colors, detailed instructions for socks using mitten charts, and more. An excellent resource
for knitters of all skill and experience levels, highly recommended.
Designing & Hooking Primitive Rugs
Susie Stephenson, author
Jay T. Stephenson, photographer
Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
4880 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, PA 19310
9780764332883 $14.99 www.schifferbooks.com
Designing & Hooking Primitive Rugs is a solid, all-around primer to rug hooking in primitive
(often pictorial) styles, including step-by-step walkthroughs for basic rug hooking, finishing, and
dyeing. The full-color illustrations not only guide the reader through the steps, but also offer a
wealth of sample rugs created in tribute to ancient and primitive styles, encouraging the reader to
be creative and dream up one's own design. In addition to rugs, hooked wall hangings, clothing,
and decorative items are also featured in this excellent, original addition to needlecraft
shelves.
The Computer Shelf
Murach's C++ 2008
Prentiss Knowlton
Mike Murach and Associates, Inc.
4340 N. Knoll, Fresno, CA 93722
9781890774547 $52.50 www.murach.com
Murach's C++ 2008 is an in-depth training and reference text, designed to help the reader learn
C++ faster with Visual Studio and the .NET platform. An object-oriented guide with emphasis
on visual C++ and applying the essential .Net classes to develop Windows applications, Murach's
C++ 2008 includes extensive instructions and sample code that puts principles into practice. An
absolute "must-have" for anyone learning or refining their C++ for Windows programming skills,
highly recommended.
The Architecture Shelf
Eco-Houses
Barbara Linz
H.F. Ullmann
Langenscheidt Publishing Group
PO Box 979, Spring House, PA 19477
9780841616417 $22.99 www.langenscheidt.com 1-888-773-7979
Eco-Houses is a beautifully illustrated tour of energy-saving architectural design, featuring
full-color photography of 40 representative buildings. The tri-lingual text (each paragraph is
repeated in English, German, & French) offers insight into the building choices that promote
aesthetic harmony as well as energy conservation. An excellent source of ideas enthusiastically
recommended as a supplementary source of inspiration for architects everywhere, as well as
anyone interested in overseeing the creation of their own cost-conscious,
environmentally-friendly home.
The Women's Studies Shelf
Marrying George Clooney
Amy Ferris
Seal Press
c/o Perseus Books Group
1700 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
9781580052979, $16.95, www.sealpress.com
Womanhood can turn out to be unbelievably stressful. "Marrying George Clooney: Confessions
from a Midlife Crisis" is a memoir by Amy Ferris. She tells of trying to juggle elements of her
life ranging from the material to the fantastical, as she tries to care for her mother, confront her
own feelings about menopause and non-existent marriages, and resist panicking about her own
health. A fun adventure of what many women face on a day to day basis, "Marrying George
Clooney" is a fine and recommended read for any woman who can find the time to read.
Women Lead the Way
Linda Tarr-Whelan
Berrett-Koehler
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 650, San Fransisco, CA 94104-2916
9781605091358, $24.95, www.bkcurrents.com
Leadership should never be a boys only club. "Women Lead the Way: Your Guide to Stepping Up to Leadership and Changing the World" is a leadership guide encouraging women to take a more involved role in their businesses, a role of leadership. Stating that this not just a feminist push, but instead a real catalyst for change as a higher percentage of women in management means better change for the company, "Women Lead the Way" is a unique guide that demonstrates the power of women in businesses.
The Menopause Book
Pat Wingert & Barbara Kantowitz
Workman Publishing
225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014
9780761155980, $17.95, www.workman.com
Menopause is a major turning point in a woman's life. "The Menopause Book" is a motivational
book filled with information to help newly menopausal women face the array of problems that
come with the change of life. From estrogen issues, to the value of exercise, to new changes in
the bedroom, and much more. Ideal for any woman concerned about menopause, "The
Menopause Book" is a worthy recommendation.
The Science on Women and Science
Christina Hoff Sommers
American Enterprise Institute
1150 Seventeenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
9780844742816, $20.00, www.aei.org
The gender barrier seems to have one last stand in the world of science. "The Science on Women
and Science" discusses the lack of women in the physical sciences, where men still hold an
overwhelming majority of positions. Offering much social discussion in this field and the idea
that there may be more to it than simple social pressures - hard wired biological factors may be
involved as well - "The Science on Women and Science" is a fascinating read for any looking
into the psychology of science.
The Fiction Shelf
Not Normal, Illinois
Michael Martone, editor
Quarry Books
c/o Indiana University Press
601 N. Morton Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
9780253210227, $22.95, www.iupress.indiana.edu
There's just something about being in the middle of it all. "Not Normal, Illinois: Peculiar Fictions
from the Flyover" is a collection of short fiction from many Midwestern writers as they offer
their own viewpoints and unique takes on the world through their writing. Thirty three stories
bring readers to a very complete and comprehensive set of ideals that is sure to entertain as well
as enlighten. "Not Normal, Illinois" is a fine and strongly recommended read for any who want a
sampling of mid-western philosophy.
Cursing Columbus
Eve Tal
Cinco Puntos Press
701 Texas Avenue, El Paso, TX 79901
9781933693590, $16.95, www.cincopuntos.com
Working to bring one's family to America was the goal of many immigrants in the early twentieth
century. "Cursing Columbus" is a follow up to Eve Tal's previous volume, 'Double Crossing',
telling the story of Jewish immigrants coming to America. Papa and Raziel have the money to
reunite their family, but it won't be as simple as it seems. But the American dream is never as
dreamy as people have believed it to be. "Cursing Columbus" is a touching story of family and
overcoming the harsh odds of life.
Thirsty
Kristin Bair O'Keeffe
Swallow
c/o Ohio University Press
19 Circle Drive, The Ridges, Athens, OH 45701
9780804011235, $22.95, www.ohioswallow.com
Weakness is hereditary until one develops the strength to break it. "Thirsty" tells the tragic story
of Klara, a woman who has lived under the abuse of her father and now her husband. Struggling
to keep her sanity, she sees her daughter may continue on the same road she herself followed, and
becomes determined to end the cycle of abuse once and for all. "Thirsty" is a moving read of one
mother finally having enough, wanting better for her daughter.
Shine
Mark Heinz
Livington Press
c/o The University of West Alabama
University of West Alabama, Station 22, Livingston, AL 35470
9781604890365, $16.95, www.livingstonpress.uwa.edu
A true friend doesn't ditch when going gets rough. "Shine" tells of the friendship between a
respectable man of society and a moonshiner. Joe Bass forms a strong friendship with Edgar
Johnson; the two hit it off fast and quick. But when Edgar's demons begin to catch up with him,
Joe is faced with many decisions. "Shine" is a unique and very recommended story of
friendship.
The Shadow Riders
Owen C. Irons
Avalon Books
160 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
9780803499614, $23.95, www.avalonbooks.com
If you can't beat them, join them and beat them that way. "The Shadow Riders" is a western
focusing on a ravaging gang of bandits in Arizona called the Shadow Riders. Tyrone Cannfield,
an Arizona Ranger, infiltrates the riders in order to bring them down. A fascinating and
intriguing western of the law and the outlaws, "The Shadow Riders" is a surefire treat for those
who love westerns.
The Poetry Shelf
How Shadows are Bundled
Anne Valley-Fox
University of New Mexico Press
1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131-0001
9780826347817, $21.95, www.unmpress.com
Many volumes of poetry to her name, Anne Valley-Fox brings her fans another fix with "How
Shadows are Bundled". She brings readers more of her trademark writing, which is sure to
provide readers with more of what they loved about previous volumes, discussing the hidden
feelings everyone harbors. "How Shadows are Bundled" is a fine poetry pick, not to be missed.
"Mazurka": Early morning snow flurry melts/within an hour.//During which, Dream Queen, what
did you achieve?//I listened to a crow's mazurka/on a pebble roof.
The Burning of the Books
George Szirtes
Bloodaxe Books
c/o DuFour Editions
PO Box 7, Chester Springs, PA 19425
9781852248420, $20.95, www.dufoureditions.com
Written by a student of Hungarian literature and witness to the unstable Hungarian state, "The Burning of the Books" is a collection of poetry from George Szirtes offering much insight to the Hungarian people through his work. "The Burning of the Books" is a solid pick to world poetry collections. "Howard Hodgkin Considers a Small Thing But His Own": Darkness frames small things, so I rejoice/in spluttering some colour into life./Do I stay in bed and mope, lament my choice//of partner or pigment? Not my style./See, If I cup this hand the light shines through it/and no amount of moping will undo it.//Or so I say to myself last thing at night/when it is dark, as the blackest dog despair/can find, sheds her silky hair//pretty well everywhere.
Upgraded to Serious
Heather McHugh
Copper Canyon Press
PO Box 271, Port Townsend, WA 98368
9781556593062, $22.00, www.coppercanyonpress.org
With twelve previous volumes to her credit, Heather McHugh is a prolific poet of quality.
"Upgraded to Serious" is her newest collection, offering a storm of new insights through her fine
and deft verse than will make people laugh as they think. "Upgraded to Serious" is a top pick,
especially for fans of her previous volumes. "Myrrha to the Source": O fluent one, O muscle full
of hydrogen,/O stuff of grief, whom the Greeks accuse of spoiling souls,//whose destiny is
downward,/whose reflecting's up -- I think/I must have come from you.//Just one more cup.
Song of Two Worlds
Alan Lightman
AK Peters
5 Commonwealth Road, Suite 2C, Natick, MA 10760
9781568814636, $24.95, www.akpeters.com
Created by a man of science and of art, Alan Lightman's work is a unique thing to behold. "Song
of Two Worlds" is a collection of poetry from the physicist, as he blends his two disciplines well
for a truly fascinating insight into the world around us. With fine verse, "Song of Two Worlds" is
a top pick. "44": Afternoon on my terrace, I sit/In the heat, bare chested,/Sipping hot tea. Far
off,/The sound of an oud. And then nothing./The air closes, silence. Again,/The faint strings of
old,/Muffled bells, drums,/Horn sound of mizmar --/All swallowed in air.
The Social Issues Shelf
Social Change 2.0
David Gershon
High Point
c/o Chelsea Green
1649 Route 28A, West Hurley, New York, 12491
Social Responsibility Solutions (publicity)
234 Heather Lane, Kingston, NY 12401
9780963032775, $27.95, www.socialchange2.com
Change is a natural thing in the course of history, but until now, it has been slow. "Social Change
2.0" offers a new viewpoint to change in the current stance of the world, stating the old way the
world adapted to the times was Social Change 1.0, and that the new would should be dubbed
Social Change 2.0. With many new ideas and thoughts to the nature of the world today, David
Gershon gives readers quite the lesson in the ways of the new world. "Social Change 2.0" is an
intriguing and fascinating read that should not be ignored.
The Global Food Crisis
Jennifer Clapp & Marc J. Cohen
Wilfird Laurier University Press
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3C5
9781554581924, $39.95, www.wlupress.wlu.ca
With nearly seven billion mouths to feed, is there truly enough to go around? "The Global Food
Crisis: Governance Challenges and Opportunities" discusses the problems that the world faces
with its food resources and the short supply it can face, primarily in the world's poorest countries.
Many thinkers come together and offer differing opinions on how to bring readers ideas that
could lead a future where starvation isn't a way of life for so many people. "The Global Food
Crisis" is scholarly and highly recommended for social issues collections.
The International Studies Shelf
Which Path to Persia?
Kenneth M. Pollack & Contributors
Brookings Institution Press
1775 Massachusetts, Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036
9780815703419, $22.95, www.brookings.edu
Iran has been a very sensitive subject in recent years. "Which Path to Persia?: Options for a New
American Strategy Toward Iran" is a discussion of the United States and its rickety relationship
with Iran. With the threat of an extremist and corrupt country with nuclear weapons, the United
States must be as gentle as ever, an the Brookings Institute press offers their own ideas and plans
for peaceful coexistence between the two countries. "Which Path to Persia?" is a strongly
recommended pick for any concerned about Iran.
Partitioning for Peace
Ivan Eland
The Independent Institute
100 Swan Way, Oakland, CA 94621-1428
9781598130256, $15.95, www.independent.org
Invasion is easy. Getting out is the hard part. "Partitioning for Peace: An Exit Strategy for Iraq"
offers one man's ideas for America leaving Iraq better than they found it when such an idea
sometimes seems impossible. Partitioning is the basis of his idea, and he presents his ideas well.
"Partitioning for Peace" is a choice pick for any who want new ideas on the war in Iraq.
Borderlands
Emmanuel Brunet-Jailly
University of Ottawa Press
542 King Edward, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1N 6N5
9780776606514, $33.00, www.uopress.uottawa.ca
What does France do about its border with Germany? "Borderlands: Comparing Border Security
in North America and Europe" analyzes border politics throughout the western world and how
nations have approached the matters of security differently. From borders which seem to merge
into one entity like some areas of France and The Netherlands, to more protected borders like the
United States and Mexico, "Borderlands" is an intriguing look at border politics on a wider
scope.
The Art Shelf
I Sold Andy Warhol (Too Soon)
Richard Polsky
Other Press LLC
2 Park Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10016
9781590513378, $23.95, www.richardpolsky.com
Art has become a multimillion dollar business. "I Sold Andy Warhol (Too Soon)" is one man's
reflections on the world of art and how it has quickly departed from admiring artistic expression
to being all about the art on green paper we call money. Jaded, surprised, and disappointed,
Richard Polsky tells what can be a sad tale of the commercialization of human creativity. "I Sold
Andy Warhol:(Too Soon)" is a fine and recommended read that is well worth considering for art
fans critical of the direction of the modern world of art.
The Art of Moving Picture Posters
Rex Schneider & Chris Buchman
Stemmer House
4 White Brook Road, Gilsum, NH 03448
9780880451710, $8.95, www.stemmer.com
There was a certain charm to the motion picture advertisements of the 1930s. "The Art of
Moving Picture Posters" is packed cover to cover with black and white reproductions of some of
these posters for study by art students. Intriguing to look at and good for reflection, "The Art of
Moving Picture Posters" is a strong choice for fans of the old style of motion picture
advertisements.
The Christian Studies Shelf
Charity in Truth
Pope Benedict XVI
Ignatius Press
PO Box 1339, Fort Collins, CO 80522
9781586172800, $14.95
Where does the current Pope stand on the many social problems of the modern world? "Charity
in Truth: Caritas in Veritate" is a treatise on current social issues from Pope Benedict XVI.
Technology, economics, the free market, charity, and so much more are spoke on, giving much to
consider for many Catholics. For any well read follower of the Pope, "Charity in Truth" is a read
that should not be missed.
Totally God's 4 Life
Megan Clinton
Harvest House Publishers
990 Owen Loop North, Eugene, Oregon 97402-9173
9780736927604, $10.99, www.harvesthousepublishers.com
With so much changing around you, some teenagers turn to God to bring stability in life. "Totally
God's 4 Life: A Devotional" is a Christian inspirational guide for teenagers girls who want to
give themselves to God and the Christian life, and how to stay true to it through it all.
Emphasizing the beauty of God and the power of prayer for teenagers, "Totally God's 4 Life" is a
very highly recommended pick for Christian teens.
Daily Readings from the Life of Christ
John MacArthur
Moody Publishers
820 N. LaSalle Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60610
9780802456014, $22.99, www.moodypublishers.com
Spirituality is not something that can be ignored and taken up randomly. "Daily Readings from
the Life of Christ" is a day by day book that John MacArthur hopes that readers will take as a
daily dose of faith. Offering scripture, commentary, and spiritual questions to readers, there is
much inspiration to be had. For readers trying to bring more faith into their life, "Daily Readings
from the Life of Christ" is a top pick.
Knowing God
J. I. Packer
IVP Books
PO Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515-1426
9780830837397, $18.00, www.ivpress.com
Closeness to the Lord is one of the many goals of Christianity. "Knowing God: Devotional
Journal & One Year Guide" is J. I. Packer's spiritual advisory to help readers attain that closeness
to god that so many often desire. Week by week and day by day, Packer gives advice that is sure
to motivate and inspire readers to reach for more in their quest to unite with God. "Knowing
God" is a fine read for any devoted Christian.
Fascinating People of the Bible
Christopher D. Hudson
Barbour Publishing
PO Box 719, Uhrichville, OH 44683
9781602604544, $9.97, www.barbourbooks.com
The people of the Bible are inspiring, and offer those living their lives much to drive them
through the day. "Fascinating People of the Bible: Your Inspirational and Entertaining Guide to
the Famous, Not-So-Famous, and Infamous Characters of Scripture" is a daily book meant be
enjoyed day by day over the course of year, focusing on the many characters of the Bible, from
the minor and what they teach us despite being unnamed, to the major and their lasting impact on
the world. "Fascinating People of the Bible" is an entertaining and profound read no matter one's
faith.
Christianity in Action
Henry Gariepy
Wm B. Eerdmans
2140 Oak Industrial Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
9780802848413, $25.00, www.eerdmans.com
Sometimes good just stays around and keeps doing good. "Christianity in Action: The
International History of The Salvation Army" tells the story of how the Salvation army became
an icon at Christmastime and has become synonymous with charity. Growing from Victorian
England to being a force in well over a hundred countries around the world, "Christianity in
Action" tells the story of the goodness of people and will inspire readers with how charity can
spread throughout the world.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
The Revolution from Within
J. Krishnamurti
Hohm Press
PO Box 2501, Prescott, AZ 86302
9781935387053, $19.95, www.kpublications.com
Most people prove to be slaves to their minds. "The Revolution from Within" is a collection of
thoughts and ideas from one of the leading spiritual philosophers of the twentieth century, J.
Krishnamurti. Encouraging readers to be more aware of the constant changes in life all around
them, and to break free of their mind's dominion over their souls, "The Revolution from Within"
will influence and encourage much thought.
World Religions, third edition
Jeffrey Brodd
Saint Mary's Press
702 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN 55987-1318
9780884899976, $24.95, www.smp.org
What people believe is a bedrock of who they are. "World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery"
looks the many faiths of the world, ranging from the most primal religions of our prehistoric
ancestors, to the gods of the Ancient Greeks and Romans, to modern Christianity and Islam.
Profoundly educational with many lessons to learn for many readers, "World Religions" is a top
pick for any with curiosity in the religious views of the world.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
A Formula for Proper Living
Abraham J. Twerski
Jewish Lights Publishing
Sunset Farm Offices, Route 4, PO Box 237, Woodstock, VY 05091
9781580234023, $19.99, www.jewishlights.com
There is simple wisdom that applies no matter what one's faith is. "A Formula for Proper Living:
Practical Lessons from Life and Torah" looks to what the Torah can teach people in the
contemporary age about life and living, even those people who do not subscribe to Judaism.
Filled with wisdom from the Torah and its scholars, "A Formula for Proper Living" is a top pick
for spirituality and self-help collections.
They Dared Return
Patrick K. O'Donnell
Da Capo
c/o Perseus Book Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
9780306818004, $26.00, www.theydarereturn.com
In the name of what's right, some people will go into certain death. "They Dared Return: The
True Story of Jewish Spies Behind the Lines in Nazi Germany" tells the story of a group of Jews
who, having escaped the clutches of Hitler's final solution, went back to fight against the Nazi's
genocide. These individuals brought a quicker end to the war through their heroism, and Patrick
K. O'Donnell tells their story. "They Dared Return" is utterly fascinating and highly
recommended.
The World History Shelf
The Hundred Years War III
Jonathan Sumption
University of Pennslyvania Press
3905 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4011
9780812242232, $45.00, www.upenn.edu/pennpress
The bad blood that boils between nations can last generations. "The Hundred Years War III:
Divided Houses" is the third volume of the complete and comprehensive coverage of one of
Europe's longest and bloodiest sustained conflicts between England and France throughout the
fourteenth century. With maps and much discussion over many of the historic events during the
twenty four year period from 1369 to 1393 where the leaders were mentally unstable and
inexperienced, exacerbating the existing problems of the conflict. "The Hundred Years War III"
is a core addition to any European medieval history collection, enthusiastically
recommended.
The Quest for the Lost Roman Legions
Tony Clunn
SavasBeatie
PO Box 4527, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
9781932714708, $22.95, www.savasbeatie.com
The armies of Rome were peerless in their own era. "The Quest for the Lost Roman Legions:
Discovering the Varus Battlefield" discusses the historical search for this battlefield that was lost
to the centuries. Through Roman coins and historical artifacts, the events of the battle of Varus
are uncovered and Tony Clunn tells the story of the search for history. "The Quest for the Lost
Roman Legions" is a top pick and is very highly recommended reading for Roman history
enthusiasts.
The Self-Help Shelf
When You Lose Someone You Love
Richard Exley
David C. Cook
4050 Lee Vance View, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
9781434764805, $9.99
Grief is a truly powerful thing. "When You Lose Someone You Love: Comfort for Those Who
Grieve" is a collection of inspirational and motivational texts from Richard Exley hoping to help
those in the grieving process move on and settle their lives when it seems like there can be no
tomorrow. Simply presented, "When You Lose Someone You Love" may be the comfort many
need after the cruelty of life.
The Education Shelf
The Reading Specialist, second edition
Rita M. Bean
Guilford Press
72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012
9781606234068, $30.00, www.guilford.com
Without reading, everything else becomes harder. "The Reading Specialist: Leadership for the
Classroom, School, and Community" is a guide for teachers who are responsible with helping
readers of any grade level face their problems with literacy. This second edition emphasizes
secondary school problems more thoroughly, and gives many tips on coaching readers. "The
Reading Specialist" is a must for any educator who is charged with helping students getting up to
the skill they need to succeed in academics.
The Business Shelf
The Design of Business
Roger Martin
Harvard Business Press
60 Harvard Way, Boston, MA 02163
9781422177808, $26.95, www.harvardbuisness.org
The world moves so fast today that thinking in the present means you're thinking too slow. "The
Design of Business: Why Design Thinking is the Next Competitive Advantage" is a business
book discussing that in order to be on the top of the game in the modern business world, one
must focus on the future instead of the present, the world as it could be instead of how it is. With
plenty of sage advice and ideas for the future of business, "The Design Business" is well worth
considering for any business which dreams of being ahead of the cutting edge.
Celebrating Failure
Ralpha Heath
Career Press
3 Tice Road, PO Box 687, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
9781601630643, $14.99, www.careerpress.com
Failure isn't that you failed; it's that you were willing to take that risk. "Celebrating Failure: The
Power of Taking Risks, Making Mistakes, and Thinking Big" is a different sort of business
motivational manual, encouraging entrepreneurs to fail, or at the very least, not be afraid of
failure. If you don't fear failure, you are more willing to take risks, and those risks could lead to
bigger success. "Celebrating Failure" is a motivational guide with original, yet still
practical wisdom.
The Money/Finance Shelf
Inside the Minds of Car Dealers
Ray Lopez
Five Star Publications
PO Box 6698, Chandler, AZ 85246-6698
9781589851566, $15.95, www.insidehtemindsofcardealers.com
What makes someone sell you a clunker? "Inside the minds of Car Dealers: How to Buy Your
Next Car without Fear" is a guide for readers who seek a psychological edge in dealing with the
shifty con artists who go by the more politically correct title of car dealers. Written by a man who
has played the devil, he offers much in the way of trying to decipher the thoughts on both sides of
the deal and does well in arming his readers in how to get the best deal they can and avoid the
toxic ones. "Inside the Minds of Car Dealers" is a must for anyone considering purchasing a new
vehicle in the near future.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
The Whole-Body Approach to Osteoporosis
R. Keith McCormick
New Harbinger Publications
5674 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
9781572245952, $16.95, www.newharbinger.com
The human body is weird, one seemingly unrelated thing may be causing someone pain
elsewhere in their body. "The Whole-Body Approach to Osteoporosis: How to Improve Your
Bone Strength and Reduce Your Fracture Risk" is a guide for readers who want to better fight off
osteoporosis through improved general fitness and health. A more healthy body will help fight
off the aches and pains of a particular part, and R. Keith McCormick equips readers with the
knowledge they need to combat it.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
The Witches' Alamanac Spring 2010 - Spring 2011
Witches' Almanac Ltd.
PO Box 1292, Newport, RI 02840-9998
Red Wheel, Weiser, Conari (distributor)
65 Parker Street, Suite 7, Newburyport, MA 01950
9780977370375, $11.95, www.redwheelweiser.com
Even if you don't believe in Wicca, the wisdom of witches is still useful. "The Witches' Almanac
Spring 2010 - Spring 2011" is another edition of the famed series, filled cover to cover with
articles of interest, giving outlooks for horoscopes, and packed with recipes and other fascinating
information. "The Witches' Almanac" is an ideal choice for any would be witch who wants
insight into a little magic of their own.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Records of North American Elk
Jack Reneau & Howard P. Monsour, Jr., editor
Boone & Crockett Club
205 Station Drive, Missoula, MT 59801
9780940864641, $24.95, www.booneandcrockettclub.com
Elk has been a game animal of choice for many American hunters for decades. "Records of North
American Elk" is a complete and comprehensive guide to the North American Elk, going over
the elk's presence in the United States and Canada, and the presence of the Elk in each state and
province. Drawing on the minds of many wildlife writers, "Records of the North American Elk"
is perfect for any wildlife enthusiast or hunter, and for community library wildlife
collections.
The Philosophy Shelf
Led Zeppelin & Philosophy
Scott Calef, editor
Open Court
70 East Lake Street, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60601
9780812696721, $19.95, www.opencourtbooks.com
There have been few bands with the widest arrange of influences than Led Zeppelin. "Led
Zeppelin & Philosophy: All Will Be Revealed" looks at the famous group's music and dissects it
to the messages that lie beneath the songs. Blending philosophy, psychology, and music, these
writers offer new and fresh opinions on the music of Led Zeppelin, and will open fans eyes to
what they haven't seen before despite it being right under their nose. "Led Zeppelin &
Philosophy" is a choice pick for any Zeppelin fan.
The Psychology Shelf
Transition of Youth & Young Adults with Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties
Hewitt B. Clark & Deanne K. Unruh
Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
PO Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624
9781557669636, $34.95, www.brookespublishing.com
Growing up is hard enough already, but the problems are exacerbated by mental health issues.
"Transition of Youth & Young Adults with Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties" is a
psychological guide to those mentoring these individuals with special needs as they try to
become fully functioning adults in society but are faced with many problems due to their
condition. From switching to pediatric to standard mental health services, funding, and other
strategies, "Transition of Youth & Youth Adults with Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties" is a
core addition to any pediatric psychology collection.
The Christmas Shelf
A Christmas Ride
Edie Hand
Parkway Publishers
225 Ira Harmon Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
9781933251684, $11.95, www.parkwaypublishers.com
The bonds of family are a miracle unto themselves. "A Christmas Ride: The Miracle of Lights: A
Gift of Family" is a touching story about a family who finds the true meaning of it all through a
tree and the lights that shine on Christmas Day. A story of family shattering and reuniting, "A
Christmas Ride" will give hope and show readers of the true meanings of Christmas.
A Christmas Blizzard
Garrison Keillor, author and narrator
Highbridge Audio Books
201 Sixth Street SE, Suite 220, Minneapolis, MN 55414
www.highbridgeaudio.com 1-800-755-8532
9781598879278 $26.95, www.amazon.com
A Christmas Blizzard is the unabridged audiobook adaptation of radio personality Garrison
Keillor's earthy, down-home Midwest novel about two people living in a 55th-floor ten-room
apartment overlooking Chicago. James Sparrow dreads the Christmas season, while Joyce
Sparrow eagerly anticipates it but is terribly sick with stomach flu. A phone call from James'
hometown sends him into the depths of a grand blizzard to see his dying Uncle Earl for the last
time. Stranded by the storm, James must confront the pressure of difficult memories as he
survives in a fishing shack on the ice of Lake Winnesissebigosh. Three figures teach him a little
bit more about the enigma that is life - a wolf, the Big-Hair Lady, and a Chinese wise man from
the Inner Sunset. It is at the darkest hour that he receives Mrs. Sparrow's most beautiful
Christmas gift, and his life will never be the same. An endearing story, smoothly read by Keillor
himself, that wonderfully embodies the spirit of the Christmas season. Highly recommended. 5
CDs, 5 hours.
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Diane C. Donovan, Editor
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