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Furthering America's Research Enterprise
Richard F. Celeste, Ann Griswold, and Miron L. Straf, editors
National Academies Press
500 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
9780309305228 $64.00 www.nap.edu
Furthering America's Research Enterprise is a scholarly analysis of the value of scientific
research in the United States, which has led to incredible discoveries and technological advances.
In today's era of lean budgets, how can America's cherished tradition of scientific innovation and
discovery continue? Furthering America's Research Enterprise examines why American scientific
research has historically been so successful, what lessons can be learned from the benefits of
these research investments, and how those who allocate funds for scientific research can optimize
their limited resources. An especially valuable tool for policy makers and those in private or
public institutions that fund research, Furthering America's Research is well-reasoned,
plain-spoken, and highly recommended.
The Sibling Survival Guide
Don Meyer and Emily Holl, editors
Woodbine House
6510 Bells Mill Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
9781606130131 $21.95 www.woodbinehouse.com
Accessible to both teen and adult readers, The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information
for Brothers and Sisters of Adults with Disabilities lives up its title as a practical, non-nonsense
resource. Testimony, insights, and tips from people with disabled siblings fill the pages of this
positive-minded, life-affirming guide. Topics range from everyday problems, to relationships and
marriage, to legal issues and planning for the future. "...neither the US Treasury Department nor
the Social Security Administration (SSA) recognize power of attorney when the individual's
governmental benefits are concerned. Therefore, if you have power of attorney for a beneficiary
who receives Social Security benefits, you must still file an application to serve as his
representative payee." An absolute "must-have" for family members of people with disabilities,
The Sibling Survival Guide is worthy of the highest recommendation.
Honeymoon
Patrick Modiano, author
Barbara Wright, translator
David R. Godine, Publisher
PO Box 450, Jaffrey, NH 03452
9781567925388 $16.95 www.godine.com
Patrick Modiano (winner of the 2014 Noble Prize for Literature) presents Honeymoon, an
original novel about a midlife crisis that gradually subsumes perception of time. The central
character Jean B. has spent his life making documentary films about lost explorers; now, it is
Jean who feels aimless. He abandons his wife and career, leaving a false trail, and hides in a
Parisian suburb where his own memories and imaginings drawn from a past meeting with a
refugee couple encroach upon his waking reality. Superbly translated from the original French by
Barbara Wright, Honeymoon is slightly surreal, profoundly reflective, at times tragic, and highly
recommended.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
The Book Trade In Early Modern England
John Hinks & Victoria Gardener, editors
Oak Knoll Press
310 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720-5038
www.oakknoll.com
9781584563273, $55.00, www.amazon.com
In the late fifteenth century, the book trade in England was modest in scale and ambition,
hamstrung by legislation, centered in London and heavily dependent on its European
connections. During the seventeenth century a nationwide market for books emerged and in 1695
the Licensing Act lapsed, allowing provincial printing to develop. By the early decades of the
eighteenth century the trade had been radically transformed: it was national in character, better
organized and perceptibly 'modern' in its structure. These essays, from recent 'Print Networks'
conferences, shed light on this transformation, revealing the practices and perceptions of authors,
translators, producers and collectors, the shifting geographical networks that characterized the
early modern book trade and, crucially, what these changes meant for readers. Contributors:
Maureen Bell, Bernard Capp, Sara Barker, Stacy Erickson, Victoria Gardner, John Hinks, Lucy
Lewis, Dan Mills, Harry Newman, Charlotte Anne Panofre, Renae Satterley, Louise Wilson. A
seminal anthology of outstanding scholarship, "The Book Trade in Early Modern England:
Practices, Perceptions, Connections" is the twelfth volume of the outstanding Oak Knoll Press
'Print Networks' series and provides an invaluable historical overview of how the publishing
industry for the English speaking reader evolved into a viable commercial enterprise. Informed
and informative, "The Book Trade in Early Modern England: Practices, Perceptions,
Connections" will prove to be an invaluable and much appreciated addition to academic library
collections.
A Long Way from the Armstrong Beer Parlour
Richard Landon
Oak Knoll Press
310 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720-5038
www.oakknoll.com
9781584563303, $49.95, www.amazon.com
Richard Landon (1942-2011) was the long-time director of the Thomas Fisher Rare Book
Library, University of Toronto, where he also taught courses in bibliography, book history, as
well as rare books and manuscripts librarianship. "A Long Way from the Armstrong Beer
Parlour: A Life in Rare Books: Essays by Richard Landon" is a 440 page compendium comprised
of Landon's personal essays deftly collected into three major sections: Autobiography;
Bibliography and Book History; Collecting and the Antiquarian Book Trade. Erudite, informed
and informative, these essays will be of special interest to bibliophiles, as well as those actively
engaged in the publishing industry, academic and community library systems, and rare book
collectors. Of special interest for dedicated collectors and rare book librarians in charge of
acquisitions is Landon's essay 'Who Owned it and Why It Matters: Provenance'. Enhanced with
an excellent introduction by Marie Elena Korey, "A Long Way from the Armstrong Beer Parlour:
A Life in Rare Books: Essays by Richard Landon" will prove to be a prized addition to personal,
professional, and academic library collections.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Innate Immunity And Inflammation
Ruslan Medzhitov, editor
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
500 Sunnyside Boulevard, Woodbury NY 11797-2924
www.cshlpress.com
9781621820291, $135.00, www.amazon.com
The innate immune system, also known as the nonspecific immune system and the first line of
defense, is an important subsystem of the overall immune system that comprises the cells and
mechanisms that defend the host from infection by other organisms. The cells of the innate
system recognize and respond to pathogens in a generic way, but, unlike the adaptive immune
system (which is found only in vertebrates), it does not confer long-lasting or protective
immunity to the host. Innate immune systems provide immediate defense against infection, and
are found in all classes of plant and animal life. They include both humoral immunity
components and cell-mediated immunity components. Compiled and edited by Ruslan
Medzhitov, "Innate Immunity and Inflammation" is a 240 page compendium comprised of
fourteen seminal contributions by experts in the field of immune system studies. The papers
range from 'Microbial Sensing by Toll-Like Receptors and Intracellular Nucleic Acid Sensors; to
The Chemokine System in Innate Immunity; to Inflammation and the Blood Microvascular
System; to Approaching the Next Revolution? Evolutionary integration of Neutral and Immune
Pathogen Sensing and Response. Enhanced with the inclusion of a five page Index, "Innate
Immunity and Inflammation" is a critically important addition to academic library Medical
Science reference collections and Immune System Studies supplemental studies reading
lists.
Behcet's Disease
Joanne Zeis
Mercury Learning and Information, LLC
c/o Stylus Publishing, Inc.
22883 Quicksilver Drive, Sterling, VA 20166-2012
www.styluspub.com
9781938549403, $24.95, www.amazon.com
Behcet's Disease, sometimes called Behcet's syndrome, or Morbus Behcet, Behcet-Adamantiades
syndrome, or Silk Road disease, is a rare immune-mediated small-vessel systemic vasculitis that
often presents with mucous membrane ulceration and ocular problems. Behcet's disease (BD)
was named in 1937 after the Turkish dermatologist Hulusi Behcet, who first described the
triple-symptom complex of recurrent oral aphthous ulcers, genital ulcers, and uveitis. As a
systemic disease, it can also involve visceral organs such as the gastrointestinal tract, pulmonary,
musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and neurological systems. This syndrome can be fatal due to
ruptured vascular aneurysms or severe neurological complications. "Behcet's Disease" by BD
expert Joanne Zeis is a 125 page compendium the provides a history, explanation, and
description of this ailment in the United States and Western European countries. Of special note
are the descriptions of diagnostic features, as well as information on medications both current
and in development. Enhanced with the inclusion of an accompanying disc containing figures,
photographs, and web links to references in the text and other sources of information, "Behcet's
Disease" is strongly recommended for academic and medical center reference collections in
general, and medical professionals dealing with cases of Bechet's Disease in particular. It should
be noted that "Behcet's Disease" is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.95).
Losing Patience
James Peinkofer, LCSW
New Horizon Press
PO Box 669, Far Hills, NJ 07931
www.newhorizonpressbooks.com
9780882824789, $15.95, www.amazon.com
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a constellation of medical findings: subdural hematoma, retinal
bleeding, fractures, and cerebral edema from which physicians, consistent with current medical
understanding, infer child abuse caused by violent shaking. In a majority of cases there is no
visible sign of external injury. Shaken baby syndrome is, a subset of the broader form of child
abuse termed abusive head trauma. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identifies
SBS as 'an injury to the skull or intracranial contents of an infant or young child (< 5 years of
age) due to inflicted blunt impact and/or violent shaking'. Knowledgeably written by SBS expert
James Peinkofer (who draws upon his more than eighteen years of professional experience and
expertise in the field of medical and mental health clinical social work), "Losing Patience: The
Problems, Alarms and Psychological Issues of Shaken Baby Syndrome" is a 240 page
compendium that identifies which infants and children are most vulnerable to SBS; what to look
for (and look out for) in a caregiver; and what families should do if they suspect SBS is
occurring. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, "Losing Patience: The Problems,
Alarms and Psychological Issues of Shaken Baby Syndrome" is critically important reading for
family members and friends having to deal with SBS issues, and is a critically important addition
to community library Health & Medicine reference collections. It should be noted that "Losing
Patience: The Problems, Alarms and Psychological Issues of Shaken Baby Syndrome" is also
available in a Kindle edition ($8.91).
The Cookbook Shelf
Clean Eating Freezer Meals
Tiffany McCauley
Pelican Publishing Company
1000 Burmaster Street
Gretna, LA 70053-2246
9781455619085 $25.95 www.pelicanpub.com
Clean Eating Freezer Meals is a cookbook designed especially for making nutritious, healthy
meals emphasizing natural, unprocessed food. The twist is that all dishes are "freezer-friendly";
family providers short on time can store these breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and desserts
in the freezer. Meals can later be withdrawn from the freezer and made ready-to-eat in minutes.
Recipes include Mexican-Style Breakfast Burritos, Garlicky Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna
Rollups, Hawaiian Baked Beans, Chinese 5-Spice Stir Fry, Thai-Style Coconut Shrimp Soup,
Balsamic Cherry Pork Chops, Creamy Mango Popsicles, and much more. Highly
recommended!
Cooking Well
Sonali Ruder
Hatherleigh Press
c/o The Hatherleigh Foundation
62545 State Highway 10, Hobart, NY 13788
www.hatherleighpress.com
9781578263721, $12.50, www.amazon.com
Compiled by physician and chef Sonali Ruder, and featuring contributions from Jo Brielyn,
"Cooking Well: Anti-Aging: Over 100 Easy Recipes for Health, Wellness & Longevity" is a 176
page culinary compendium comprised of nutritious, delicious, and thoroughly 'kitchen cook
friendly' recipes, each of which are as palate pleasing as they are appetite satisfying! The recipes
range from Raspberry Almond Chia Pudding; Quinoa Salad with Dried Cranberries and
Pistachios; Stuffed Patty Pan Squash with Quinoa, Grass-Fed Beef, and Spinach; and Easy Slow
Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala; to Mushroom Barley Risotto; Roasted Maple Dijon Carrots;
Maple Orange Spice Cranberry Sauce; and Dark Chocolate Almond Biscotti. "Cooking Well:
Anti-Aging: Over 100 Easy Recipes for Health, Wellness & Longevity" will prove to be an
enduringly popular addition to personal, family, and community library cookbook collections. It
should be noted that ""Cooking Well: Anti-Aging: Over 100 Easy Recipes for Health, Wellness
& Longevity" is also available in a Kindle edition ($7.99).
Happy Herbivore Holidays & Gatherings
Lindsay S. Nixon
BenBella Books
10300 N. Central Expressway, STE 400
Dallas, TX 75204
9781940363264 $19.95 www.benbellabooks.com
Happy Herbivore Holidays & Gatherings: Easy Plant-Based Recipes for Your Healthiest
Celebrations and Special Occasions lives up to its title as a treasury of vegetarian and vegan
recipes, suitable for a whole foods, plant-based diet (no oil or animal products, including dairy or
eggs). Appetizers, party foods, and entire meals are included; recipes are grouped according to
their appropriate season or event, from Thanksgiving to Easter/Passover to picnics, kid-friendly
parties, romantic occasions, and more. Recipes include mouth-watering delights such as Stuffed
Acorn Squash, Creamed Kale, Spaghetti alla Puttanesca, Lemon-Rosemary Meatballs (made with
kidney beans, not meat). Highly recommended, as are author Lindsay S. Nixon's previous
"Happy Herbivore" cookbooks.
Better Homes and Gardens Skinny Dinners
Better Homes & Gardens
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
215 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003
www.hmhpub.com
9780544336698, $19.99, www.amazon.com
Where exotic diets fail, sensible and healthy eating will succeed. Especial with meals planned
with the assistance of the "Better Homes and Gardens Skinny Dinners: 200 Calorie-Smart
Recipes that Your Family Will Love". This colorfully illustrated, 300 page compendium is
comprised of two hundred palate pleasing, appetite satisfying dishes that are as nutritious as they
are delicious. Each recipe provides calorie, fat, protein, and fiber information that will prove
invaluable. The dishes range from Herbed Chicken, Orzo, and Zucchini; Vegetable-Loaded Pasta
Bake; Crunchy Peanut Pork Lettuce Wraps; and Steak Sandwiches with Spicy Aioli; to Pork
Tacos with Spicy Watermelon Salsa; Tuna-Nectarine Salad with Bread Toasts; Porcini Eggplant;
Miso-Ginger Kale; and Chocolate-Sesame Cookies. All entrees are 425 calories or less; side
dishes are 100 calories or less; and desserts are 200 calories or less. Of special interest is the
'Make it a Meal' feature suggesting serve-alongs for every main-dish recipe. Very highly
recommended for personal and community library cookbook collections, it should be noted that
"Better Homes and Gardens Skinny Dinners: 200 Calorie-Smart Recipes that Your Family Will
Love" is also available in a Kindle edition ($10.22).
The Modern Kosher Kitchen
Ronnie Fein
Fair Winds Press
c/o Quarto Publishing Group USA
400 First Avenue North, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1722
www.quartous.com
9781592336357, $24.99, www.amazon.com
Kashrut (in English - Kosher) is the set of Jewish religious dietary laws. Among the numerous
laws that form part of kashrut are the prohibitions on the consumption of unclean animals (such
as pork, shellfish (both Mollusca and Crustacea) and most insects, with the exception of certain
species of kosher locusts), mixtures of meat and milk, and the commandment to slaughter
mammals and birds according to a process known as shechita. There are also laws regarding
agricultural produce that might impact on the suitability of food for consumption. "The Modern
Kosher Kitchen: More than 125 Inspired Recipes for a New Generation of Kosher Cooks" is a
superbly illustrated, 208 page compendium comprised of fully kosher recipes for dishes that will
please any palate and satisfy any appetite. These 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes range from
Seared Tuna Steak Sticks with Wasabi-Sesame Dip; Chicken Soup with Curry and Apple;
Roasted Vegetable Hash with Egg and Horseradish Creme Fraiche; and Pan-Seared Marinated
Hanger Steaks with Peppers and Onions; to Double Corn Fritters with Scallion and Chile Pepper;
Bread and Tomato Gratin; Braised Lamb Shoulder Roast with Chocolate; and a Honey
Cashew-Cranberry Pie. As much fun to browse through as to create a family meal menu from,
"The Modern Kosher Kitchen: More than 125 Inspired Recipes for a New Generation of Kosher
Cooks" is also available in a Kindle edition ($11.99) and very highly recommended for any and
all personal, professional, family, and community library cookbook collections.
100 Best Juices, Smoothies and Health Snacks
Emily Von Euw
Page Street Publishing Company
27 Congress Street, Suite 103, Salem, MA 01970
Trina Kaye Organization
www.pagestreetpublishing.com
9781624140914, $19.99, www.amazon.com
Knowledgeably compiled by popular food blogger Emily Von Euw, "100 Best Juices, Smoothies
and Health Snacks" is a beautifully illustrated, 208 page compendium comprised of imaginative
and thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes that will please any palate, satisfy any appetite,
help with weight control issues, and generally supplement a healthy life style. The recipes range
from a Lime and Apple Aura; Herb Happiness; Radical Rootz; Berry Citrus Blitz; and Pina
Colada; to Blueberrylicious Smoothie; Curried Carrot Cream; Spiced Mylk; and Peppermint
Spirulina Bars with Chocolate Fudge. As much fun to browse through as it is inspiring to prepare
delightful culinary treats with, "100 Best Juices, Smoothies and Health Snacks" is truly
extraordinary and highly recommended for personal, family, and community library cookbook
collections. It should be noted that "100 Best Juices, Smoothies and Health Snacks" is also
available in a Kindle edition ($8.89).
The Psychology Shelf
When All Else Fails
Rubin Battino MS
Crown House Publishing
6 Trowbridge Drive Suite 5, Bethel, CT 06801
9781845908942 $29.95 www.crownhousepublishing.com
Practicing therapist Rubin Battino MS presents When All Else Fails: Some New and Some Old
Tools for Doing Brief Therapy, a thoughtful discussion of tools, techniques, and options for
therapy when there is little time to spare. Although multiple methodologies (gestalt therapy,
neurolinguistic programming, encounter groups and group therapy, psychodrama and more) are
discussed, the role and value of hypnosis receives especial focus. When All Else Fails is a superb
resources especially for professional seeking to broaden their practice and options.
Essentials of Hypnosis, second edition
Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.
Routledge
711 - 3rd Avenue, Floor 8
New York, NY 10017-9209
9781138814288 $44.95 www.routledge.com
Now in an updated second edition, Essentials of Hypnosis is a detailed introduction to the field
of hypnosis and its use in neuroscience, psychology, and as a treatment tool. Principles and
methods of hypnosis are also discussed at length. Author Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D. draws upon
his experience as a clinical psychologist and family therapist, and is the recipient of multiple
lifetime achievement awards from the International Society of Hypnosis, the American
Psychological Association's Society of Psychological Hypnosis, and more. Highly recommended
especially for college library shelves.
A Practical Guide to PTSD Treatment
Nancy C. Bernardy & Matthew J. Friedman, editors
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
www.apa.org/books
9781433818325, $29.95, www.amazon.com
Posttraumatic stress disorder or PTSD may develop after a person is exposed to one or more
traumatic events, such as sexual assault, warfare, serious injury, or threats of imminent death.
The diagnosis may be given when a group of symptoms, such as disturbing recurring flashbacks,
avoidance or numbing of memories of the event, and hyperarousal, continue for more than a
month after the occurrence of a traumatic event. Most people having experienced a traumatizing
event will not develop PTSD. People who experience assault-based trauma are more likely to
develop PTSD, as opposed to people who experience non-assault based trauma such as
witnessing trauma, accidents, and fire events. Children are less likely to experience PTSD after
trauma than adults, especially if they are under ten years of age. War veterans are commonly at
risk for PTSD. Collaboratively compiled and co-edited by academicians and PTSD experts
Nancy C. Bernardy and Matthew J. Friedman, "A Practical Guide to PTSD Treatment:
Pharmacological and Psychotherapeutic Approaches" is a 194 page compendium comprised of
eleven critically important papers on PTSD experts and researchers deftly organized into three
major sections: Background and Assessment; Pharmacological and Psychotherapeutic
Approaches; Comorbid Disorders and Unique Presentations. Enhanced with a fourteen page
Index, "A Practical Guide to PTSD Treatment: Pharmacological and Psychotherapeutic
Approaches" is a seminal publication that should be a part of every academic library's
Psychology/Psychiatry reference collection in general, and PTSD treatment supplemental studies
reading list in particular.
The Judicial Studies Shelf
At The Cutting Edge 2014
Dwight H. Merriam, editor
ABA Publishing
321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-7598
9781627228404, $49.95, www.amazon.com
Compiled and edited by Dwight H. Merriam, "At The Cutting Edge 2014: Land Use Law From
The Urban Lawyer" is a 187 page compendium comprised of eight original papers on a variety of
legal ramifications of land use issues. From Daniel P. Dalton's 'The Religious Land Use and
Institutionalized persons Act - Recent Decisions and Developments'; to 'Recent Developments in
Eminent Domain: Public Use' by the team of Mark M. Murakami, Bethany C.K. Ace, and Robert
H. Thomas; to Sorell E. Negro's 'Recent Developments in Coastal Adaptation to Climate
Change'; to 'Recent Developments in Regulatory Takings' by Robert H. Thomas, "At The Cutting
Edge 2014" offers a wealth of up-to-date information directly applicable to land use issues in the
law. "At The Cutting Edge 2014" is very strongly recommended for professional and academic
library Judicial Studies reference collections in general and land use law supplemental studies
reading lists in particular.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Secrets of the Oak Woodlands
Kate Marianchild, author
Ann Meyer Maglinte, illustrator
Heyday Books
PO Box 9145, Berkeley, CA 94709
9781597142625 $18.00 www.heydaybooks.com
Secrets of the Oak Woodlands: Plants & Animals Among California's Oaks lives up to its title as
a user-friendly guidebook to the flora, fauna, and ecology of California's woodlands. Beautiful,
realistic color illustrations are interspersed among descriptive text, thoroughly accessible to
readers of all backgrounds. A wonderful enrichment for hikers and nature lovers, Secrets of the
Oak Woodlands is highly recommended. Also a choice pick is Gordon W. Frankie, et. al.'s
"California Bees & Blooms: A Guide for Gardeners and Naturalists" (9781597142946,
$28.00).
Why Did the Chicken Cross the World?
Andrew Lawler
Atria Books
c/o Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
9781476729893 $26.00 www.simonsays.com
Veteran journalist Andrew Lawler presents Why Did the Chicken Cross the World? The Epic
Saga of the Bird that Powers Civilization, an amazing chronicle of the domestic chicken, from its
jungle fowl origins to its use in cockfighting to its roles in agriculture, cuisine, religious rituals,
gambling games, and medicine. "...much of the Roman knowledge of raising chickens appears to
have come from the Greek island of Delos, a center of a lucrative poultry production that likely
provided a model for the business at home. By the height of the Roman Empire, chickens were a
common sight in the bustling marketplaces." Accessible to readers of all backgrounds, Why Did
the Chicken Cross the World? is as entertaining as it is educational, and enthusiastically
recommended for public library collections.
Australian High Country Raptors
Jerry Olsen
CISRO Publishing
c/o Stylus Publishing, Inc.
22883 Quicksilver Drive, Sterling, VA 20166-2012
www.styluspub.com
9780643109162, $69.95, www.amazon.com
Birds of prey, also known as raptors, hunt and feed on other animals. The term "raptor" is derived
from the Latin word rapere (meaning to seize or take by force). These birds are characterized by
keen vision that allows them to detect prey during flight and powerful talons and beaks.
Compiled with expert commentary by Jerry Olsen, "Australian High Country Raptors" is a very
nicely illustrated, informed and informative, 340 page compendium devoted to providing an
complete presentation on all of the birds of prey that fly the skies of Australia. Enhanced with
two appendices (Diurnals; Sick and Injured Raptors); a two page listing of scientific names of
raptors mentioned in the text; a thirteen page bibliography (References), and a comprehensive
Index, "Australian High Country Raptors" is an extraordinary instructive reference that is
especially recommended for professional and academic library Aviary Studies reference
collections and supplemental studies reading lists. It should be noted that "Australian High
Country Raptors" is also available in a Kindle edition ($55.96).
The Social Issues Shelf
Social Justice and the Indian Rope Trick
Anthony de Jasay, author
Hartmut Kliemt, editor
Liberty Fund, Inc.
8335 Allison Pointe Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46250
www.libertyfund.org
9780865978843, $22.68, www.amazon.com
Anthony de Jasay was born at Aba, Hungary in 1925 and was educated at Szekesfehervar and
Budapest, taking a degree in Agriculture. In 1947-48 he worked as a free-lance journalist, his
activity forcing him to flee from the country in 1948. After two years in Austria, he emigrated to
Australia in 1950 and took a part-time course in Economics at the University of Western
Australia. Winning a Hackett Studentship, he went to Oxford in 1955 and was elected a research
fellow of Nuffield College where he stayed till 1962, publishing papers in the Economic Journal,
the Journal of Political Economy and other scholarly journals. In 1962 he moved to Paris and
worked there as a banker, first in an executive capacity and then on his own account, till 1979,
doing investment business in several European countries and the United States. In 1979, he
retired to the Normandy coast where he still lives. He has a wife, three children, and three
grandchildren. While his initial interest and training were in economics, he has later turned to
political philosophy, and his writings draw on both. He has published five books, several of
which have been translated into a total of six languages, as well as numerous articles, mainly in
English but also in French and German. Anthony de Jasay writes Reflections from Europe, a
monthly column for The Library of Economics and Liberty. "Social Justice and the Indian Rope
Trick" is a 200 page compendium comprised of papers written by Anthony de Jasay on the
subjects of social justice and economics. Erudite, informed, informative, thoughtful, and
thought-provoking, "Social Justice and the Indian Rope Trick" very highly recommended for
community and academic library collections, as well as supplemental reading lists in Economics
and Social Justice studies curriculums. It should be noted that "Social Justice and the Indian
Rope Trick" is also available in a paperback edition (9780865978850, $14.50).
The Poetry Shelf
The Poem She Didn't Write and Other Poems
Olena Kalytiak Davis
Copper Canyon Press
PO Box 271, Port Townsend, WA 98368
www.coppercanyonpress.org
9781556594595, $23.00, www.amazon.com
While poetry is the language of love, it is also the language of love lost, innocence lost, youth
lost, and aspirations unfulfilled. It is a language that Olena Kalytiak Davis has truly mastered in
all its simplicity, complexity, and nuance. "The Poem She Didn't Write and Other Poems" is a
110 page compendium comprised of just such poetry written in a physical style reminiscent of E.
E. Cumming in her avoidence of capital letters. All in all, an impressive body of intensely
personal experiences that have a universal resonance that is very highly recommended for
personal reading lists and community library Contemporary Poetry collections.
The Audiobook Shelf
The Snow Queen and Other Stories
Hans Christian Andersen, author
Read by Clare Corbett
Naxos of America, Inc.
1810 Columbia Avenue, Suite 28, Franklin, TN 37064
9781843798712 $17.98 www.naxosaudiobooks.com
The Snow Queen and Other Stories is an unabridged audiobook adaptation of the classic fairy
tale for all ages. When the mysterious Snow Queen sweeps young Kay away to her distant palace
in the frozen north, Kay's friend Gerda must undertake an arduous and dangerous quest o bring
him back! Four other beloved tales from Anderson's boundless imagination are also included:
"The Leap-Frog", "The Old House", "The Snowman", and "The Daisy". The Snow Queen and
Other Stories is ideal for gift-giving or for public library audiobook collections. 2 CDs, 2 hours 4
min. Also highly recommended is Thomas Hardy's "Under the Greenwood Tree"
(9781843798378, $34.98, 5 CDs, 6 hours 17 min.), an unabridged historical audiobook. Under
the Greenwood Tree is set in a secluded village where the arrival of an attractive school mistress
prompts a grand rivalry for her affections, even as the modern invention of the organ threatens to
render the traditional village band and choir obsolete.
The Hound Of The Baskervilles
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
L.A. Theatre Works
681 Venice Boulevard, Venice, CA 90291
www.latw.org
9781580819633, $29.95 (CD), www.amazon.com
Adapted into an audio play by the team of David Pichette and R. Hamilton Wright, and
employing a full cast performance under the direction of Alexis Jacknow, "The Hound Of The
Baskervilles" is a classic Sherlock Holmes mystery brought vividly to life in a true 'theatre of the
mind' experience for the listener. Enhanced with music, sound effects, and a live audience
'talkback' with Leslie S. Klinger (editor of the "New Annotated Sherlock Holmes", this L. A.
Theatre Works edition of "The Hound Of The Baskervilles" is a solid entertainment from
beginning to end. This truly extraordinary production is enthusiastically recommended and will
prove to be an enduringly popular addition to community library audio book collections. (2 DCs,
1 hour, 46 minutes).
The Island Of Doctor Moreau
H. G. Wells
Mondello Publishing
Box 13470, Mill Creek, WA 98082
9781940650111, $19.95, www.mondellopublishing.com
"The Island of Doctor Moreau" by H. G. Wells is a true classic of early science fiction and
horror. In it, we hear the story of Edward Prendick, an Englishman who becomes stranded on a
mysterious island which is ruled by a brilliant but malevolent, overlord, the eponymous doctor.
Through this imaginative adventure, Wells explores fundamental ideals of morality and the
innate meaning of human nature. With its multicast performance, sound effects, music, and
flawless production values under the direction of Bruce Van Deventer, this audio book edition
offers the listener a true 'theatre of the mind' experience and is very highly recommended for
personal and community library audio book collections. (3 CDs, 154 minutes).
Citizens Creek
Lalita Tademy, author
Performed by Bahni Turpin and J.D. Jackson
Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
9781480562509 $29.99 www.brillianceaudio.com
Superbly performed by the duo Bahni Turpin and J.D. Jackson Citizens Creek is the unabridged
audiobook adaptation of an original work of historical fiction. The story follows Cow Tom, an
African-American slave sold as a child to a Creek Indian chief; Cow Tom's extraordinary gift for
languages makes him an invaluable translator for his Creek master and military generals. The
Civil War changes Cow Tom's world forever, but will it bring him freedom? The second half of
Citizens Creek portrays Rose, the courageous granddaughter of Cow Tom. Rose fights against
political and social injustices that oppress both African-Americans and Native Americans. An
extraordinary, inspirational story about not only survival, but also the indomitable will to make
the world a better place, Citizens Creek is highly recommended. 13 CDs, 15 hours 43 min.
Vanessa and her Sister
Priya Parmar
Random House Audio Books
c/o The Random House Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, 5th floor
New York, NY 10019
9780553398441 $40.00 www.randomhouseaudio.com
An unabridged audiobook production read by a full cast, Vanessa and her Sister adapts Priya
Parmar's novel about classic author Virginia Woolf and her artist sister Vanessa. When Vanessa
falls in love, it puts stress on their close bond as sisters; Virginia feels abandoned and becomes
increasingly self-destructive. An unfolding tragedy set amid the bustle of prewar London,
Vanessa and her Sister is powerful, emotional, and highly recommended. 9 CDs, 11 hours.
The Swords of Riverside
Ellen Kushner & Delia Sherman
SueMedia Productions
PO Box 227, Carle Place, NY, 11514
www.suemediaproductions.com
B00NPP418O, $34.95 (CD), www.amazon.com
"The Swords of Riverside" is a multicast performance that combines two novels action/adventure
novels. In "The Privilege of the Sword" a young woman ready to take it on and make her fortune
in the alluring and alarming world of Riverside. Well-bred country girl, Katherine knows all the
rules of conventional society. Her biggest mistake is thinking that they apply here. Katherine's
host and uncle, Alec Campion - the decadent Mad Duke Tremontaine - is in charge here, and to
him, rules are made to be broken. When he decides it would be far more amusing for his niece to
learn swordplay than to follow the usual path to ballroom and husband, her world changes
forever. Blade in hand, it's up to Katherine to find her own way through a maze of secrets and
betrayals, nobles and scoundrels - and to gain the power, respect, and self-discovery that come to
those who master the privilege of the sword. "The Fall of the Kings" is a stunning tale of
Riverside is set in the same world of labyrinthine intrigue, where sharp swords and even sharper
wits rule. Against a rich tapestry of artists and aristocrats, students, strumpets, and spies, a
gentleman and a scholar will find themselves playing out an ancient drama destined to explode
their society's smug view of itself - and reveal that sometimes the price of uncovering history is
being forced to repeat it. With its flawless production values, "The Swords of Riverside" comes
alive for the listener as a true 'theatre of the mind' experience. Enhanced with music and sound
effects, complete and unabridged, "The Swords of Riverside" is something extraordinarily special
and very highly recommended for both personal and community library audio book collections.
(43 CDs, Running time: 45 hours, 10 minutes).
The Quiet Revolution
Jay F. Hein, author
Fred Stella, narrator
Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
9781480593374 $14.99 www.brillianceaudio.com
The Quiet Revolution: An Active Faith that Transforms Lives and Communities is a nonfiction
audiobook about a little-publicized yet dramatically impactful change in America. President
George W. Bush's Faith-Based and Community Initiative was a program that spurred the spread
of faith-based community groups dedicated to helping their fellow human beings. The stories of
ordinary volunteers inspired to help their neighbors in need are inspirational, and the efforts of
generous people light the way to a better future. Highly recommended, especially for public
library collections. 5 CDs, 5 hours 58 min.
The Library CD Shelf
Whispers the Falling Snow
Dan Chadburn
www.DanChadburn.com
Privately Published
c/o The Creative Service Company
4360 Emerald Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
www.thecreativeservicecompany.com
$15.13 CD / $8.99 MP3 www.amazon.com
Classically trained pianist Dan Chadburn presents Whispers the Falling Snow, an instrumental,
solo piano album in tribute to the joys of the winter season. Most of the songs are improvisations
upon traditional and long-beloved carols; three tracks ("Returning Home", "Winter Waltz", and
"Whispers the Falling Snow") are Chadburn's original creations. A truly beautiful listening
experience, Whispers the Falling Snow is highly recommended. The tracks are "O Come, O
Come Emmanuel" (4:27), "Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella" (4:20), "Returning Home" (4:23),
"Silent Night" (3:44), "In the Bleak Midwinter" (4:18), "What Child is This" (3:49), "Winter
Waltz" (3:42), "Away in a Manger" (4:01), "Angels We Have Heard on High" (3:35), and
"Whispers the Falling Snow".
Cha Cha Cha
Abelardo Barosso with Orquesta Sensacion
World Circuit
worldcircuit.co.uk
c/o Rock Paper Scissors (publicity)
511 West 4th Street, Suite 2
Bloomington, IN 47404
www.rockpaperscissors.biz
http://abelardobarroso.officialstore.co.uk/Shop
9.99 Brit pounds / $TBA US
Available as a CD, vinyl, or high-resolution download, Cha Cha Cha is an album of fourteen of
the most widely beloved songs recorded by the "Golden Voice of Cuba" Abelardo Barosso, with
Orquesta Sensacion. Remastered for the first time in 60 years, these classic songs reverberate
with passion and intensity. The album includes in-depth liner notes, with full lyrics in Spanish
and English as well as rare, vintage photography. Highly recommended, especially for classic
international music collections! The tracks are "En Guantanamo" (3:01), "La Hija de Juan
Simon" (3:08), "Tiene Sabor" (3:09), "El Guajiro de Cunagua" (3:05), "Un Brujo en
Guanabacoa" (3:04), "El Panquelero" (2:54), "El Huerfanito" (2:57), "El Manisero" (3:13), "La
Mulata Rumbera" (3:00), "Yo te Cansa (Na Teresa)" (3:01), "Macarina" (3:00), "Bruca Manigua"
(3:38), "La Reina del Guaguanco" (3:11), and "Triste Lucha" (3:25).
Sanctuary III: Beyond the Dream
Sherry Finzer
www.sherryfinzer.com
Heart Dance Records
c/o New Leaf Distributing Company
$14.63 CD / $8.91 MP3 www.amazon.com
The eleventh music CD of superlative flautist Sherry Finzer, and third album in her solo
Sanctuary series, Sanctuary III: Beyond the Dream is a wondrous medley of flue playing,
electronic effects, synth pads, and sounds of nature. Sweeping and visionary, Sanctuary III
evokes a sense of peaceful journey and reverence for the Arizona desert. Highly recommended.
The tracks are "The Way" (8:18), "Hallelujah" (6:06), "Beyond the Dream" (6:00), "Frost Runes"
(6:55), "Amazing Grace" (6:01), "Another Time and Place" (8:05), "Wayfaring Stranger" (6:07),
"Grace" (6:51), and "Song for Rex" (5:48).
Dawn
Emma Donovan & the PutBacks
HopeStreet Recordings
c/o Press Junkie PR
$17.99 CD / $5.99 MP3 www.amazon.com
The debut album of indigenous vocalist Emma Donovan and Melbourne rhythm band The
PutBacks, Dawn is an Australian composition that captures the nation's darkest and most hopeful
moments. The songs are closer in heritage to Aboriginal musical traditions than modern soul,
flowing with raw, unfettered emotion. Excitedly entrancing to the point of overwhelming, Dawn
is an enthusiastically welcome to international music shelves. The tracks are "Black Woman",
"My Goodness", "Dawn", "Mother", "Daddy", "Keep Me In Your Reach", "Come Back To Me",
"Voodoo", and "Over Under Away".
The Library DVD Shelf
Get Wise to Portion Size
Learning ZoneXpress
667 East Vine Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
$79.95 www.learningzonexpress.com
Get Wise to Portion Size is an educational DVD for all ages spotlighting a little-noticed
American trend... the steady increase in the size of meal and snack portions. Larger portions
mean more calories, and increasing portion size is a major contributor to America's problems
with obesity and related health issues. A registered dietitian explains why portion size matters,
with tips for controlling portion size when eating out or at home, in this brief but informative
account highly recommended for public and school library collections. 18 minutes, closed
captioned.
Plastic Paradise
A film by Angela Sun
Bullfrog Films, Inc.
PO Box 149, Oley, PA 19547
1941545246 $350.00 www.bullfrogfilms.com
Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a documentary about a growing
environmental hazard. Due to the motion of water currents, trash discarded into the Pacific
Ocean naturally congregates at Midway Atoll, in a horrific, ever-increasing floating monstrosity.
How can plastic pollution be contained? Emphasizing the critical importance of recycling, Plastic
Paradise warns that the environment is everyone's responsibility, and that humanity cannot turn a
blind eye to its own garbage forever. Highly recommended. 57 min, SDH captions.
Groundswell Rising
Renard Cohen, director/producer
Bullfrog Films, Inc.
PO Box 149, Oley, PA 19547
194154519X $295.00 www.bullfrogfilms.com
Licensed for public performance, Groundswell Rising: Protecting Our Children's Air and Water
is a documentary about the spreading opposition to hydraulic fracturing, also known as
"fracking", an extremely lucrative means of extracting fossil fuels from the earth with
hydraulically pressurized liquid. Fracking essentially injects a host of toxic and carcinogeous
chemicals into the environment, with negative repercussions on the local waterways, wildlife,
and communities. The stage is set for a battle of wills between corporate interests and ordinary
people concerned for the air and water that future generations will inherit. Groundswell Rising is
thought-provoking, forboding, and highly recommended. 70 min. (a 52 min. version is also on
the DVD), SDH captions. Also highly recommended is "Oil & Water" (1941545165, $295.00, 78
& 55 min. versions on the same DVD), a documentary eight years in the making about two
young men dedicated to making the Ecuadorian Amazon a better place - one striving to clean up
a toxic disaster, the other attempting to launch the first company in the world able to certify oil as
"fair trade".
Where Am I?
Written and directed by Bruce Mohun
Produced by Sue Ridout
Bullfrog Films, Inc.
PO Box 149, Oley, PA 19547
1941545181 $250.00 www.bullfrogfilms.com
How are people or animals able to find their way, and why are some better at navigation than
others? The documentary "Where Am I?" (43 min., SDH captions) reveals what the latest
scientific findings have to say about this intriguing topic. Navigation relies on both memory and
imagination to chart a path. Originally created for the CBC series "The Nature of Things" with
David Suzuki, Where Am I? is as fascinating as it is educational, and licensed for public
performance. Also highly recommended is "The Allergy Fix" (1941545157, $250.00, 43 min.,
SDH captions, licensed for home use only), a documentary about the recent, dramatic rise in
childhood food allergies, conflicting scientific theories about what causes allergies and how best
to treat them, and innovative medical advances that offer hope to the long-suffering.
Who Killed Alex Spourdalakis?
Written & directed by Andy Wakefield
The Disinformation Company
220 East 23rd Street, Suite 405
New York, NY 10010-4659
9781939517340 $19.98 www.disinfo.com
Who Killed Alex Spourdalakis? is a chilling documentary by the Autism Media Channel about
injustice, incompetence, and desperation, which culminated in the alleged murder of a Chicago
teenager. Alex Spourdalakis was mute and afflicted with severe autism; he was happy as a child,
but as he became older he was beset with gastrointestinal pain and inflammation, and became
violent as a young adult. Misdiagnosed by successive doctors, he was put in locked restraints for
over 70 days and subjected to powerful psychotropic drugs. Alex's overwhelmed mother and
godmother eventually planned to end his suffering through mercy killing, followed by their own
(unsuccessful) suicide. A tragedy that reveals the fatal, systemic flaws of America's healthcare
system, Who Killed Alex Spourdalakis? is highly recommended. Bonus features include an
interview with the filmmakers, a brief success story featurette, and a tribute to Alex. 66 min. plus
17 min. of extras, closed captioned.
Levitated Mass
A film by Doug Pray
First Run Features
630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 1213
New York, NY 10036
$27.95 www.firstrunfeatures.com
Levitated Mass (89 min.) is an amazing documentary about a unique work of modern art that is
also feat of modern engineering. Avant-garde land artist Michael Heizer selected a 340-ton
boulder from a desert quarry and transported it to a seemingly tenuous perch above a gigantic,
walled slot in the ground. Dubbed "Levitated Mass", this creation was a triumph of art over
bureaucratic as well as physical obstacles, and captured the imagination of thousands of stunned
observers, just as the story behind it will inspire the minds of many more. Also highly
recommended for art documentary collections is Altina ($27.95, 89 min.), a biographical DVD
about a trendsetting Jewish-American artist known for her boldness, her work to aid Holocaust
survivors and the civil rights movement, and her inventive creations including the Harlequin
"cat's eye" sunglasses worn by stars such as Lucille Ball.
The Mathematics Shelf
Combinatorial Maps
Guillaume Damiand and Pascal Lienhardt
CRC Press
Suite 300, 6000 NW Broken Sound Parkway NW
Boca Raton, FL 33487
9781482206524 $99.95 www.crcpress.com
Combinatorial Maps: Efficient Data Structures for Computer Graphics and Image Processing is a
scholarly resource intended especially for researchers and graduate students in geometric
modeling, computational and discrete geometry, computer graphics, and image processing and
analysis. Chapters discuss data structures, operations, and algorithms that are particularly
valuable when working with subdivided geometric objects. Covering applications of
combinatorial maps in computer graphics processing, basic topological and mathematical
concepts, constructing n-Gmaps and n-maps, and more, Combinatorial Maps includes
black-and-white diagrams, numerous sample algorithms, a bibliography, and an index. An
excellent technical teaching tool, especially recommended for college library mathematics and
computer science shelves.
Compressible Flow and Euler's Equations
Demetrios Christodoulou & Shuang Miao
International Press of Boston
PO Box 43502, Somerville, MA 02143
www.intlpress.com
9781571462978, $58.00, www.amazon.com
In mathematics and physics, there is a large number of topics named in honor of Leonhard Euler,
many of which include their own unique function, equation, formula, identity, number (single or
sequence), or other mathematical entity. Many of these entities have been given simple and
ambiguous names such as Euler's function, Euler's equation, and Euler's formula. Euler's work
touched upon so many fields that he is often the earliest written reference on a given matter. It
has been said that, in an effort to avoid naming everything after Euler, discoveries and theorems
are named after the first person after Euler to have discovered it. Compressible flow (gas
dynamics) is the branch of fluid mechanics that deals with flows having significant changes in
fluid density. Gases, but not liquids, display such behavior. To distinguish between compressible
and incompressible flow in gases, the Mach number (the ratio of the speed of the flow to the
speed of sound) must be greater than about 0.3 before significant compressibility occurs. The
study of compressible flow is relevant to high-speed aircraft, jet engines, gas pipelines,
commercial applications such as abrasive blasting, and many other fields. The ninth volume in
the outstanding 'Surveys of Modern Mathematics' series from the International Press of Boston,
"Compressible Flow and Euler's Equations" is a 581 page monograph considers the classical
compressible Euler Equations in three space dimensions with an arbitrary equation of state, and
whose initial data corresponds to a constant state outside a sphere. Under suitable restriction on
the size of the initial departure from the constant state, the authors establish theorems which give
a complete description of the maximal development. In particular, the boundary of the domain of
the maximal solution contains a singular part where the density of the wave fronts blows up and
shocks form. Academicians and mathematicians Demetrios Christodoulou and Shuang Miao
obtain a detailed description of the geometry of this singular boundary, and a detailed analysis of
the behavior of the solution there. The approach is geometric, the central concept being that of
the acoustical spacetime manifold. Very strongly recommended for academic library Advanced
Mathematics reference collections, "Compressible Flow and Euler's Equations" will be of
particular interest to scholars and scientists working in partial differential equations in general
and in fluid mechanics in particular.
The International Studies Shelf
Xi Jinping: The Governance of China
Xi Jinping
Shanghai Press
c/o Tuttle Publishing (dist.)
364 Innovation Drive
North Clarendon, VT 05759-9436
www.tuttlepublishing.com
9781602204096, $16.95 pbk
9781602204089, $24.95 hc
Xi Jinping (born 15 June 1953) is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, the
President of the People's Republic of China, and the Chairman of the Central Military
Commission. As General Secretary, Xi is also an ex officio member of the Politburo Standing
Committee, China's de facto top decision-making body. Son of communist veteran Xi Zhongxun,
Xi Jinping rose through the ranks politically in China's coastal provinces. He served as the
Governor of Fujian between 1999 and 2002, then as Governor and Party Secretary of the
neighboring Zhejiang between 2002 and 2007. Following the dismissal of Chen Liangyu, Xi was
transferred to Shanghai as the Party Secretary for a brief period in 2007. Xi was promoted to the
Politburo Standing Committee and Central Secretariat in October 2007 and was groomed to
become Hu Jintao's successor. He served as Vice-President of the People's Republic of China
between 2008 and 2013. Xi is now the leader of the People's Republic's fifth generation of
leadership. He has initiated a renewed campaign against corruption, further market economic
reforms, governing with greater emphasis on the law and legal institutions, and a comprehensive
national renewal under the neologism "Chinese Dream". "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China"
is compiled by the State Council Information Office of China, the CCCPC Party Literature
Research Office and China International Publishing Group, and published by Foreign Languages
Press in an English edition for an American readership. "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China"
is a 515 page compendium comprised of Xi Jinping's major works from November 15, 2012 to
June 13, 2014; it comprises 79 speeches, talks, interviews, instructions and correspondence in 18
chapters. Each item is accompanied by relevant notes about Chinas social system, history and
culture for readers reference. It also includes 45 photos taken at different stages of Xis life,
providing readers with more information about his work and life. "Xi Jinping: The Governance
of China" will contribute to interpreting the concepts and principles of governance of the CPC
leadership, and help the international community to learn more about and better understand
China's ideas, path of development, domestic and foreign policies, and response to international
concerns about China. "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" is very highly recommended for
both community and academic library collections.
The Gardening Shelf
Bountiful Bonsai
Richard W. Bender, author
Tuttle Publishing
364 Innovation Drive, North Clarendon, VT 05759
9784805312704 $14.95 www.tuttlepublishing.com
"Bountiful Bonsai: Create Instant Indoor Container Gardens with Edible Fruits, Herb and
Flowers" is a fascinating exploration of the possibilities of adaptive bonsai gardening techniques
to produce indoor container gardens for sources of fruits, herbs, and flowers, in addition to the
basic bonsai gift, living plant beauty. The author is an experienced bonsai gardener, with many
unique bonsai creations and credits to his name. Here he shows how to use instant bonsai
techniques to create delicate sculpted indoor plant gardens, with pleasant fragrances, herbal
offerings to the kitchen, fruits for eating or cooking, flowers for contemplative pleasure, and
medicinals such as tea tree or camphor laurel. All this information is organized into 6 chapters
and less than 130 pages, with an overview of bonsai, ideas for creating instant bonsai, exploring
beautiful bonsai possibilities, finding your future bonsai, long term bonsai care, and the bountiful
harvest. Many photos of examples of beautiful bonsai plants are included, with specific
information about the care and preparation needed to nurture and encourage the bonsai plantings.
Many specific plants are described especially in Chapter three, Beautiful Bonsai Possibilities,
including Dwarf Natal Plum, pineapple sage, and the New Zealand tea tree. Both the idea of
creating "instant" bonsai and providing long term bonsai care are explored in depth in chapters
four and five. Chapter Six, The Bountiful Harvest, discusses actual recipes using fruits of bonsai
gardening, such as limequat or calamondin marmalade, Salmon Citrus Cheese Ball, plus added
forays into the art of winemaking. A favorite quote of the author's love of bonsai winemaking
activities: "The artistic symmetry of drinking a decades-old wine made from a bonsai while
viewing bonsai that have been in training that long is very appealing... (p. 118)." The reader
senses that another publication may be forthcoming, perhaps on the topic of bonsai winemaking.
Some of the author's favored vintages are pictured: Lemon Drop, Citrus Symphony blend, and
Strawberry Lemon Guava wine. The author also suggests a favorite trick: When cooking rice,
add half a cup of herbal wine to the rice for the last five minutes of steaming. Delicious! For this
and many more creative ideas and explorations of the art of bonsai, read "Bountiful Bonsai" and
savor the centuries of knowledge that permeate every page.
The Criminology Shelf
Stagecoach Robberies in California
R. Michael Wilson
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
9780786479962 $55.00 www.mcfarlandpub.com
Also available as an ebook, Stagecoach Robberies in California: A Complete Record, 1856-1913
is a meticulously researched compendium detailing the 458 documented stagecoach robberies
that took place in California from 1856 to 1913. Intriguing tales abound among the researched
stories; some robberies involved murder, others wild pursuit and capture, and still others had so
little stolen that the robbers were never sought out. Drawing from contemporary newspapers and
other sources, Stagecoach Robberies in California is a thorough and welcome addition to
California and criminology history collections.
The Women's Studies Shelf
Not Trying
Kristin J. Wilson
Vanderbilt University Press
PMB 351813, Nashville, TN 37235-1813
www.vanderbiltuniversitypress.com
9780826519986 $9.99 ebook
9780826519962 $49.95 hc
9780826519979 $22.95 pbk
Available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook formats, Not Trying: Infertility, Childlessness, and
Ambivalence gathers interviews of women are infertile or involuntarily childless, yet feel
ambivalent about the situation. Modern science offers a host of methods to treat infertility, yet
not every infertile woman wants to subject herself to the expense of such methods, or become an
adoptive mother, defying the stereotyped view that lack of fertility is an existential crisis. "Just as
motherhood is not necessarily a chosen role and does not always equate to fulfillment, infertility
and childlessness are often not chosen but they do not preclude fulfillment." A fascinating,
serious-minded gathering of and reflection upon true-life testimonies, Not Trying challenges the
reader to think about societal definitions of womanhood, the role of motherhood, and women's
life choices - including the choices of single, widowed, divorced, and lesbian women. Highly
recommended for public and college library Women's Studies shelves.
The Literary Studies Shelf
The Sherlock Holmes Companion
Daniel Smith
Aurum Press
c/o Quarto Publishing Group USA
400 First Avenue North, Suite 400
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1722
www.qbookshop.com/aurumpress.com
9781781314043 $27.99 www.amazon.com
The Sherlock Holmes Companion: An Elementary Guide is an in-depth resource to the classic,
universally beloved detective hero. Accessible to casual fans and literary scholars alike, The
Sherlock Holmes Companion covers not only every Holmes story by Conan Doyle, but also more
recent interpretations of Holmes from Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr. In addition
to chronological plot summaries of every Holmes story, there are biographies of the major
characters in the Holmes saga, an intriguing biography of Conan Doyle, contemporary interviews
of actors who portrayed Holmes on stage or screen, and numerous timelines and details down to
the variety of firearms Holmes used. A "must-have" for fans of the mystery genre's most iconic
character!
The Reference Shelf
The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2015
World Almanac Books
c/o Infobase Learning
132 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001
c/o Rosen Group PR
9781600571909, $13.99 www.worldalmanac.com
Now in a new edition that includes 2014 election results, top 10 news topics, the year in pictures,
and more, The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2015 is jam-packed with facts, covering
everything from profiles of 196 nations worldwide to sports statistics. An extensive index aids in
quick reference, and a handful of color maps and photographs spice up the neatly organized data.
The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2015 isn't entirely composed of statistics; text passages
cover topics such as proper etiquette for handling the American flag, a summary of TSA travel
regulations, highlights of world history, and much more. World Almanac and Book of Facts is
the definitive "must-have" for public library and personal reference shelves.
The Economic Studies Shelf
The Economics of Peace
J. Frederick Arment
McFarland
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
www.mcfarlandpub.com
9780786496389 $35.00
Also available as an ebook (9781476618906), The Economics of Peace: Freedom, the Golden
Rule and the Broadening of Prosperity examines the transition from nation-state capitalism to a
collaborative economy regulated by the judicial system. Economic prosperity is indeed
compatible with peace, and arguably vital for it; The Economics of Peace particularly studies
how the "Golden Rule" reciprocal ethic ("Do unto others as you would have them do unto you")
and organizations that embrace it are keys to successful peacetime commerce and stability.
Highly recommended, especially for college library economic studies shelves.
The Biography Shelf
Mark Twain's Mississippi River
Peter Schilling Jr.
Voyageur Press
c/o Quayside Publishing Group
400 First Avenue North, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55401
c/o Hachette Book Group
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017-0010
www.hbgusa.com
9780760345504 $30.00 www.voyageurpress.com
Featuring vintage black-and-white as well as modern full-color photography throughout, Mark
Twain's Mississippi River is a memorable coffee-table biography of the classic American author,
accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Particular emphasis is placed on Mark Twain's days as a
steamboat pilot, a life experience that brought him close to the river - both its friendly side
facilitating commerce and its dark side from flooding to its use in transporting slaves. Twain's
connection to the river would ultimately be reflected in his literary masterpieces and legacy to
future generations. Mark Twain's Mississippi River is a fascinating browse, and a welcome
addition to public library biography and literary studies collections.
Theo: An Autobiography
Theodore Bikel
University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe Street, Third Floor
Madison, WI 53711-2059
978029900548 $26.95 www.uwpress.wisc.edu
Theo: An Autobiography With Reflections Upon My Ninetieth Year is the self-told life story of
award-winning actor, singer, and progressive activist Theodore Bikel. Now in a new edition
celebrating Bikel's ninetieth birthday, Theo: An Autobiography includes both the original 2002
postscript and a new 2014 postscript reflecting upon the decades. An index rounds out this
striking portrait, notable for Bikel's recollections of monumental events in twentieth century
history (such as the rise of the Third Reich, the inception of the nation of Israel, the McCarthy
paranoia of the 1950s, and the turbulent 1960s). Highly recommended for public and college
library biography shelves.
The Library Science Shelf
More Library Mashups
Nicole C. Engard, editor
Information Today, Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike
Medford, NJ 08055-8750
9781573874984 $45.00 www.infotoday.com
More Library Mashups: Exploring New Ways to Deliver Library Data is an anthology of projects
from 24 creative library professionals, about how to "mash up" free or low-cost digital tools and
techniques to improve service and meet challenges. Individual writings include "Curating API
Feeds to Display Open Library Book Covers in Subject Guides", "Searching Library Databases
Through Twitter", "Telling Stories with Google Maps Mashups", "Mashing Up Information to
Stay on Top of News", and more. An invaluable resource for librarians seeking to stay abreast of
the digital revolution!
The Education Shelf
Handbook of the Recognition of Prior Learning
Edited by Judy Harris, Christine Wihak, and Joy Van Kleef
The National Voice for Lifelong Learning
http://shop.niace.org.uk
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 Northeast 58th Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR, 97213
9781862018617 $39.95 www.isbs.com
Handbook of the Recognition of Prior Learning: Research Into Practice is an anthology of essays
by learned authors about an exciting new field of academic and educational studies: recognition
of prior learning, or RPL. Research in this domain contributes to a better understanding of how
human beings learn and remember, which can in turn be used to modify instructional techniques
for improved success. Individual chapters include "RPL, labour markets and national
qualifications frameworks: A policy perspective", "Technology and RPL", "RPL in higher
education: Past, present and potential", "RPL in further and vocational education and training",
and much more. An index rounds out this welcome contribution to college library educational
studies shelves.
The American History Shelf
The American Plate
Libby H. O'Connell
Sourcebooks Inc.
1935 Brookdale Road, #139
Naperville, IL 60563
9781492603023 $26.99 www.sourcebooks.com
The American Plate: A Culinary History in 100 Bites is primarily a history of the foods indelibly
tied to America, enhanced with over a dozen time-honored recipes (such as the instructions for
"Shoo Fly Pie", "Fried Catfish", "Scrapple", or "Red Cross War Cake"). Chapters cover staples of
the Native Americans, to colonial faire, and the sagas behind uniquely American culinary
creations, even modern innovations like cold cereal and TV dinners. Entrancing and
mouth-watering, The American Plate is a welcome contribution to history and culinary shelves,
highly recommended.
The World History Shelf
Chasing Gold
George M. Taber
Pegasus Books
80 Broad Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10004
9781605986555 $29.95 www.pegasusbooks.us
Chasing Gold: The Incredible Story of How the Nazis Stole Europe's Bullion is the eye-opening
true story of how the Nazis made a naked grab for Europe's gold bullion in order to finance their
genocidal war. A different type of World War II history book, Chasing Gold almost reads like a
thriller at times, packed with true stories of greed, murder, political intrigue, and corrupt money
laundering that persisted well past the war's end. Highly recommended.
Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods, Volume 1
David A. Fiensy and James Riley Strange, editors
Fortress Press, P.O. Box 1209
Minneapolis, MN 55440-1209
9781451466744 $69.00 http://fortresspress.com
David A. Fiensy (professor of New Testament, Kentucky Christian University in Grayson,
Kentucky) and James Riley Strange (associate professor of religion, Samford University in
Birmingham, Alabama) present Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods,
Volume 1, a studious omnibus of information about ancient Galilee, focusing on the historical
period of 100 BCE to 200 CE. Chapters include a general overview of Galilean history, as well
as specialized research on taxation, ethnicity, religious practices, road systems, trade, education,
health, village life, houses, and the urban-rural societal divide. An amazing, fact-filled,
exhaustively researched yet eminently accessible portrait of the birthplace of Jesus, Galilee in the
Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods, Volume 1 is highly recommended especially for
college library world history collections.
The Environmental Studies Shelf
Environments of Guam
Danko Taborosi
The Bess Press
3565 Harding Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
9781573064538 $24.95 www.besspress.com
Also available as an ebook, Environments of Guam is accessible to environmental scientists and
lay readers alike. Filled with full-color maps and photography, Environments of Guam describes
terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine environments of this beautiful island nation. A
glossary, bibliography, and list of Chamorro (the indigenous language of Guam) names of
various species round out this user-friendly guide and resource.
The Science Shelf
Introducing Astronomy: A Guide to the Universe
Iain Nicholson
Dunedin
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 Northeast 58th Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR, 97213
9781780460253 $19.95 www.isbs.com
Illustrated with striking, full-color photography throughout, Introducing Astronomy: A Guide to
the Universe is a thoroughly accessible guide for readers of all backgrounds. Iain Nicholson
(former Principal Lecturer in Astronomy, University of Hertfordshire) guides the browser on an
incredible tour of the planets of the solar system, the galaxy, and the universe beyond. Scientific
terms (such as "gravitational lensing", the manner in which mass distorts light) are carefully
explained, often with accompanying diagrams. A glossary and suggestions for further reading
round out this fascinating guide, created not only to enlighten people but also to inspire them to
learn more about this wondrous scientific discipline.
The Photography Shelf
Portrait Photography: The Essential Beginner's Guide
Sarah Plater & Hannah MacGregor
Ammonite Press
www.ammonitepress.com
c/o GMC Distribution
9781781450895 $26.95 www.thegmcgroup.com
Portrait Photography: The Essential Beginner's Guide lives up to its title as a hands-on,
user-friendly instructional and resource for mastering the basics of professional-quality portrait
photography. Chapters address equipment essentials, issues of handling lighting and scouting
locations, and working with infants, toddlers, children, teens, couples, or families. Suggested
lessons make Portrait Photography an excellent resource for self-teaching or formal instruction.
Highly recommended.
The Anthropology Shelf
Blood and Fire
Sharryn Kasmir and August Carbonella, editors
Berghahn Books
20 Jay Street, Suite 512, Brooklyn, NY 11201
9781782383635 $95.00 www.berghahnbooks.com
Also available as an ebook, Blood and Fire: Toward a Global Anthropology of Labor is a
scholarly anthology examining the precariously ebbing role of labor throughout the world. Each
of its six chapters is an ethnography from a different contributor, scrutinizing a different area of
the world (Colombia, India, Poland, Spain, southern US, and northern US). Blood and Fire draws
upon long-term fieldwork to examine how labor struggles have faltered, become disconnected
from the societal mission to advance the greater good, and the reactions and fallout from this
change. Applying principles of global anthropology to the dilemma, Blood and Fire portrays an
uncertain future. A thought-provoking and studious title, ideal for college library anthropology
shelves.
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